Hip-Hop titan Drake continues the stream of new music with fresh offering ‘Days In The East’.

Released moments ago via the star’s official Sound Cloud page, the track follows the much debated ‘Draft Day’.

Produced by Drizzy’s right hand man Noah ’40’ Shebib, the song was initially performed during the Birmingham, England stop of the rapper’s ‘Would You Like A Tour?’ tour.

Tuck into the moody mid-tempo in studio form after the jump…

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One of the millions to have purchased Beyonce‘s latest studio album?

If the answer is yes-and you’re based in the US- you’ll no doubt be pleased to learn that your support of the album has helped the US extend its reign over the global music industry.

How you did it?

Details below!

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ promo train pulled in to The Late Show With David Letterman tonight.

Backed by an army of dancers, Mother Monster gave the first televised performance of new single of ‘G.U.Y’ – much to the delight of the thousands of fans in attendance.

How did she fare? Find out below, where a live showing of fellow ‘ART’ track ‘Dope’ also awaits…

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While the likes of Emma Johnson continue to warn women of the danger that is male dependency, it would seem ‘Basketball Wives’ star Evelyn Lozada is now being painted as the poster-child for women who choose not to follow the writer’s advice.

For, after announcing her engagement to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford, the star- formerly engaged/married to athletes Antoine Walker and Chad Johnson– now finds herself being billed a financial leech by many a Pop culture spectator.

Their criticism of her?

Her seemingly strategic effort to stay financially afloat by “trapping” sports stars with marriage and/or babies, whom said athletes are legally obliged to provide for.

Press play to hear what Power 105.1’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ had to say on the matter below!

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Three weeks before Bravo part one of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s latest reunion special, the show’s leading lady Nene Leakes waltzed her way to ratings success Sunday, by way of her ‘role’ on ABC‘s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

Full story below…

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Following a flurry of false starts, it appears Mariah Carey is finally ready to unwrap her 14th studio album.

The as-yet-untitled set, which has thus far spawned four “lead singles” (only one of which was a moderate hit), had been announced for a May 6th release. Yet, with promotion having ceased for its latest offering ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’, strong doubt was cast on whether the LP would indeed be arriving next month.

However, the speculation seemed to be laid to rest last night when Carey and manager Jermaine Dupri hosted an exclusive album playback in New York.

Details about the set remain scarce, but pics from the event have surfaced. Check them out above and below…

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Cop a gander of Keyshia Cole!

The R&B chanteuse shared the shot above of herself on the set of the video for new single ‘Rick James’.

Unwrapped late last month, the cut is the first to be lifted from the singer’s sixth studio album ‘Point Of No Return’ (due this Summer).

Excited?

Your thoughts?

Diana Ross’ ‘I’m Coming Out’ gets the 2014 treatment courtesy of Keyshia Cole and Iggy Azalea.

The pair, who are both gearing up to release new music of their own, have teamed up to cover the classic for the soundtrack to Cameron Diaz‘s new movie ‘The Other Woman’.

How did they fare with the iconic cut? You be the judge after the jump…

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Marsha Ambrosius swaps the sensual tone of her recent EP for the emotional on her official new single ‘Run’.

The haunting cut’s arrival precedes the Summer release of the former Floetry singer’s sophomore album ‘Friends & Lovers’.

A super-charged vocal performance awaits after the jump…

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It’s that time of the year again!

Yes, ever eager to support Hip Hop & R&B’s more promising acts, ‘Hot 97’ has announced the line-up for ‘Summer Jam 2014‘ today, on course to become their grandest show to date.

Who the game-changing station have lined up to perform at this year’s event?

Prepare to be impressed below!

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Season 7 of The Game continues next week.

Serving up the usual dose of dramedy and then some, this instalment of the BET hit seems to be the best yet. Indeed, Tasha Mack, Malik, Jason, Chardonnay and co are upping the ante, with must-see results.

Peep this episode 7 teaser below…

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Hailed as one of R&B’s more ‘honest’ divas, Keyshia Cole now joins the likes of Mary J.Blige, Alicia Keys and Beyonce to stand at the forefront of her genre, by way of sound and sales.

However, as most fans anticipate the release of her new album ‘Point of No Return‘, one diehard supporter has launched a petition that must be seen to be believed.

Why the ‘Heaven Sent’ belle may need to pick up a prom dress?

Watch below!

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