LeToya Luckett is back and in Kontrol. Literally.

The R&B songbird features on the cover magazine’s February issue with ‘Single Ladies’ co-star Charity Shea.

Luckett is enjoying a renewed turn in the spotlight thanks to a main cast role on the VH1 smash. What’s more, as reported, the Destiny’s Child original is also gearing up to release new music in the coming weeks. Needless to say, busy and exciting times.

We’re glad to have the 32-year-old back on the scene. Are you?

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The ladies of Little Mix have been tapped to front this year’s BBC Sports Relief campaign. And so as to raise money for the charitable cause have released a cover of Cameo’s classic ‘Word Up!’

Premiered today, the proceeds from the song’s sales will go towards efforts to relieve poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries – a drive other celebrities are helping with by performing sponsored sports challenges.

Is the their version of the 80’s smash a hit or miss? Find out below!

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Toni Braxton‘s career is as illustrious as illustrious gets.

From dizzy chart heights to notable public lows, the diva has been through it all – tackling everything life throws her way with an air of class and determination.

Now, after years of many telling her story for her, the legendary songbird is set to share her experiences in her own words with new book ‘Unbreak My Heart: A Memoir’.

Due May 20th via Harper Collins, the project follows Braxton’s duet album with Babyface ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ – which arrives on February 4th.

A sure-fire page-turner, an official synopsis awaits after the jump…

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Kanye West is renowned for endorsing few others beyond Kanye West. As such, it’s both surprising and warming to see that the Hip-Hop titan has shared his love for Pop queen Madonna in the latest issue of Interview magazine.

The outspoken star not only expressed his admiration for the diva, he deemed her “the greatest visual music artist that ever lived”.

His words below…

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‘Lose To Win’ wailer Fantasia definitely won over the hearts of ABC’s ‘The View’s audience this morning as she played co-host to Whoopi, Barbra, Sherri, and Jenny.  

In the house to promote her newest project – the jazz-inspired Broadway musical ‘After Midnight’, the songstress gave fans insight about what to expect from the critically acclaimed show as well as gave dibs on her own personal life.

As ever, we know seasoned journalist Miss Walters, despite the overall jovial atmosphere of Fannie’s time there, had to ensure that she asked the “tough questions” and immediately cut to the chase regarding alleged rumors that the ‘Bittersweet’ beauty is suicidal.

How did she respond? Catch it below:

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Cop a gander of Kelis!

As reported, the eclectic songstress is gearing up to release new album ‘Food’ on April 28th. With release dates having the uncanny ability to arrive with the quickness, the 34-year-old is wasting no time shooting the LP’s packaging. A preview of which she shared on Twitter seconds ago.

Looking hot tamale! Let’s hope the material she’s been cooking up is just as blazing.

Your thoughts?

Patience. It’s a phrase LeToya Luckett fans have had to embrace in recent times.

Indeed, four long years have passed since the release of the Destiny’s Child original’s sophomore album ‘Lady Love’.

Ever busy, the songstress has spent her time away from the mic racking up an impressive array of acting and hosting gigs – the latest being a main cast role on VH1 hit ‘Single Ladies’.

Still, music is clearly where the heart is. For during a recent interview on The Queen Latifah Show, the songbird revealed the title of her long-awaited third LP, as well as its release window.

Find out both below…

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As fans know, R&B soulstress Fantasia made her return to musical theater via the critically acclaimed ‘After Midnight’ – a high-spirited homage to the jazz era.

Taking to ‘The Today Show’ and ‘The View’ today in promotion of the must-see Broadway event of the season, see below for Fannie and crew’s show-stopping interview and live performance from ‘Today’s Toyota Concert Series’ broadcast earlier this morning.

It’s a must see…

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Sweet.

It’s a term many employ when the name Ashanti is mentioned.

However, the singer clearly has quite the bark and quite the bite – if a recent Twitter exchange is anything to go by.

See what we mean after the jump…

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As previously reported, That Grape Juice was on hand at the 2014 Stellar Awards this weekend hosted live from Nashville’s historic Municipal Auditorium.

There, we caught up with gospel’s biggest names like Hezekiah Walker, Donald Lawrence, Twinkie Clark and the new school of soon-to-be gospel greats like Vashawn Mitchell, Livre, Tasha Cobbs, Zie’l, and Joshua Rogers.

While we’ve already shown you photos from the event’s stunning red carpet, click PLAY above to see our red carpet recap from gospel music’s biggest night!

Your thoughts?

Three years after finding herself banned in the market on the grounds of her alleged ‘vulgarity’, China has bid adieu to their ‘Lady GaGa problem’, lifting the ban as she continues to promote her new album ‘ARTPOP.’

Details below…

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After weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed: Beyonce will be performing at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday.

Details after the jump…

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