With her blockbuster surprise album still selling by the bucketload, it’s understandable (albeit frustrating) why Beyonce is instead focussing the lion-share of her time on touring.

Still, having sustained in the music industry for almost 20 years, it’s clear the singer knows the importance of visibility. Case in point her new photoshoot for T Magazine.

The publication, which is the style spin-off of The New York Times, features King B in its latest issue in a shoot lensed by Juergen Teller.

Peep  the stunning snaps above and below…

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As chart disasters go, few can rival the muckiness of Mariah Carey‘s latest effort ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’.

US sales forecasts have the set on course to open with the lowest numbers of the singer’s career. And while the final Stateside figures continue to be tallied, the LP is officially D.O.A across the pond in the UK.

Details below…

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After a lengthy spell away from the spotlight, Ameriie is back with new single ‘What I Want’.

The high octane cut, which samples Sugar Hill Gang’s iconic ‘Apache (Jump On It)’, serves as the first release from the stunner’s upcoming new album.

Peep the psychedelic lyric video for the Mr. Nicholson production after the jump…

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Cop a gander of the divas from ‘Think Like A Man Too’!

Actresses Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, and LaLa feature a-front of June’s ESSENCE magazine in support of the hotly anticipated movie.

Having loved the trailer, we know we’ll be watching when ‘Think’ hits theatres on June 20th. Will you too?

Your thoughts?

Luke James is back with another taste of debut album ‘Made To Love’.

Christened ‘Options’, the Rick Ross assisted single is the latest to be lifted from the Island Records/N.A.R.S set, which is due later this year.

Having garnered a growing fan-base, which includes major names such as Beyonce and Michelle Obama, can James add more to the fold with his latest effort? You be the judge below, where the ‘Options’ lyric video awaits…

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In a move few saw coming, Leona Lewis has waved goodbye to Sony’s Syco Music – her label home since winning The X Factor in 2007.

More than just an internal shift, the songbird has departed the Sony Music umbrella altogether and taken flight to rival label Universal, where she has inked a lucrative deal with Island Records.

Full story below…

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The BET Awards 2014 are nigh. And with the nominations for Urban entertainment’s biggest calendar night still generating buzz, attention now turns to who’ll be taking to the stage come June 29th.

Today saw the network announce the first batch of names.

Details below…

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Epic action flick ‘Hercules’ charges onto the big screen on July 25th.

Fronted by the formidable Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock), the Paramount Pictures production has already been earmarked by many as “unmissable”.

And by the looks of this newly released extended trailer, we certainly concur. Peep the latest sneak peek at the Brett Ratner directed movie after the jump…

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Mark those calendars!

Hit daytime talk show The Real is back for a full season – which kicks off on September 15th.

FOX‘s topical talker, which is anchored by Tamera Mowry, Tamar Braxon, Jeannie Mai, and Loni Love, aired a test season last Summer and proved such a hit that it’s not only been green-lit for a lengthy run but also been snapped up by BET, who’ll re-air episodes in a primetime slot.

So as to whet appetites the show has released a titillating sizzle reel. Check it out below…

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Mary J. Blige blazes back into the spotlight with the unique soundtrack for movie ‘Think Like A Man Too’.

The Queen Of Hip-Hop/Soul performs all fourteen tracks on the set, which arrives on June 17th via Epic Records.

With official single ‘Suitcase’ heating up Urban radio, MJB serves up another taste of the LP with new song ‘A Night To Remember’.

A re-imagined take on the Shalamar classic of the same name, Mary’s rendition awaits below…

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With the firm backing of many a R&B loyalist, Urban Pop newbies Havok Jones announce the release of ‘Havok Jones…The Re-Dedication’ today, an EP which will see the ladies tribute girl groups of yesteryear!

One of these, being ‘Apple Pie La Mode’ belles Destiny’s Child.

Details on the release below…

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Oft criticised for sticking to a sound some deem immature , Trey Songz proves his naysayers wrong by delivering the impressive ‘What’s Best For You’, pulled from his new studio album ‘Trigga.’

Placed at #14 on the album’s track list, ‘Best’ pulls Trigga outside of the club and into far deeper territory, not only showcasing Dramatic Tenor’s vocal prowess but his range on a thematic tip, sure to impress any in hunt for an older and wiser version of the star.

A potential smash below…

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