Get. That. Promo!

Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Anaconda’ does just that in unique fashion this week, after it weaved its way into a promotional piece launched to endorse Maxis ‘The Sims 4‘, released in the UK via Microsoft today.

So, just how did the make its way to an audience of 4 million (as it stands) gaming buffs?

Find out below…

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‘Killing Time‘ siren Beyonce has released behind the scenes footage pulled from her ‘MTV Video Music Awards 2014’ performance today, featuring appearances from choreographer Chris Grant, husband Jay Z and her two year old daughter Blue Ivy!

Think putting a 15 minute long performance would be a walk in the park?

Think again below!

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Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez welcomed Jhene Aiko to her radio home this week, catching up with the ‘Souled Out’ chanteuse for an interview to promote her forthcoming debut album!

What they discussed?

Motherhood, her sister Mila J and comparisons to ‘Smooth Operator’ performer Sade.

Find out what she had to say on all three, below…

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No…would be the answer one would receive if they asked Grammy award winner Common, who weighed in on the comparisons between the two hours ago.

Why he feels Iggy would be incapable of taking on Minaj in a Rap battle?

His opinion after the jump…

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Kanye West has slammed critics of wife Kim Kardashian, hitting out at those who believe she was undeserving of the GQ ‘Woman of the Year’ award she received earlier this week.

Why he feels her “legendary” status makes her more than qualified to own the title?

Delusions of grandeur below…

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Snapped on the set of her ‘No Complications‘ visual, the pic sees the ‘She‘ vocalist lean (or bend) towards steamier ground, doing so in support of her new album ‘Point of no Return.’

Like what you see?

Weigh in on Cole’s bold new direction below!

…and the Nicki Minaj promo run continues!

Tasked with ensuring new album ‘The Pink Print’ performs far better than her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, Nicki Minaj will rock the ‘Ellen‘ show with a fun filled appearance on September 10th as part of the project’s push.

Fortunately for her, her time on the show will give new single ‘Anaconda’ just the kind of help it needs to go Platinum, after it surpassed sales of 501,000 units in the US this week, becoming one of her fastest selling singles to date!

What fans can expect from her day with DeGeneres?

A booty bouncing trailer below…

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You’ve heard the song, now see the video!

Traci Braxton is the latest of the Braxton clan to shoot for solo stardom with her new single and video ‘Last Call.’  Acting as her first lone endeavor, the song made its debut two months ago to mix review.

Now, in an effort to boost interest in the R&B slow jam, the songstress has unleashed its accompanying visual – the first from her yet-titled solo debut album.

#Traybirds, you’ve waited for your girl to finally spread her wings and fly alone.  See how she fared below:

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Expect to see a lot of R&B bad boy  Chris Brown in the coming weeks as he prepares for the release of his newest album ‘X.’

Most recently gracing the cover of Billboard magazine, the issue – coming as Brown’s first post-prison interview –  is said to feature some must see quotes about his jail stint, Rihanna, and the host of other scandals that surround the talented singer’s name.

“No one is harder on me than me. No one can please everyone. No one can live in the past and expect to grow. I have been moving forward and hope that I am not defined by just a few moments in my life but all of the moments that will make up my life.”

As the Grammy winner looks to the future, fans looking to get a peek at the full feature story will have to wait until tomorrow.  Until then, enjoy Breezy’s glossy green Billboard magazine cover above.

Your thoughts?

Nicole Scherzinger goes back to basics with a glossy visual in support of her newest single ‘On the Rocks.’

The latest offering from the former Pussycat Doll-frontwoman, who’s hard at work for her new Tricky Stewart/The Dream produced album, the song follows the lukewarm received ‘Your Love.’

Will ‘Rocks’ be just the push needed to rocket Scherzinger to the top of charts?  We’ve already given you a sneak peek at the visual, but now you can see it in its entirety and tell us:

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In what comes as shocking, yet saddening news, legendary comedienne Joan Rivers has died.

Full story below:

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Rap superstars Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj have seen their work celebrated by BET this year, both nominated for numerous awards at the network’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards 2014′!

In which categories have the chart-slaying ladies been thrown in?

Find out and weigh in on ’em below!

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