Just days after stunning fans with fresh artwork from her serially delayed ‘BraveHeart’ project, Grammy-winning songstress Ashanti took to Instagram moments ago to share its long-awaited cover art.

Set for shelves on February 18th, the ‘Concrete Rose’ beauty shines afront a floral art design – a colorful replacement to its dark predecessor revealed nearly two years ago.  Kicked off with the mid-tempo ballad ‘Never Should Have’ and tunes assisted by Busta Rhymes, R. Kelly, and Rick Ross, the album will mark Ashanti’s first studio release since 2008’s ‘The Declaration’.

Want to see more from the shoot?  Tuck in below for the stunning Robert Ector-snapped shots that accompanied the album artwork:

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‘Vision of Love’ icon Mariah Carey was exactly that afront the cover of the February 2014 issue of ‘Ebony’ magazine with mogul husband Nick Cannon.  The duo is set to celebrate five years of marriage this April – a feat commemorated by a stunning cover of the lifestyle publication.

Coming soon to newsstands near you, the mag appearance comes as what is sure to be one of many opportunities fans will have to see MC as she is just a month away  from the release of the official first single from her newest album ‘Art of Letting Go’.

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She’s the Soul serving song-bird soaring responsible for the Oak & Pop-produced ‘I Don’t Care.’

However, this year’s seen Elle Varner lend herself to another act’s budding hit. This, being Kid Ink‘s Machine Gun Kelly-featured ‘No Miracles’, lifted from the entertainer’s forthcoming ‘My Own Lane’ release.

Following the release of Varner’s ‘Rover’, the video’s arrival precedes Ink’s appearance on TBS’ ‘Conan‘, on which he’ll perform ‘Show Me’ alongside Eric Bellinger and DJ Mustard!

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As to celebrate her contribution to her genre in 2013, the 56th annual Grammy awards have handpicked R&B royal Ciara to join them in celebrating this year’s ceremony!

Why her fans have cause to celebrate today?

Good news after the jump!

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‘R.I.P.’ performer Young Jeezy temporarily bid adieu to his freedom after reports surfaced the hitmaking rapper was arrested for battery, false imprisonment, and making terroristic threats.

The assailed?  Jeezy’s own son.  See the rapper is reportedly bringing in his new year below:

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With a new album on the way and duets with Nicki Minaj & Lil Kim in the pipeline, K.Michelle celebrates the success that was her ‘Rebellious Soul’ tour with a recap video today!

Released to coincide with the latest ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ serving, the visual showcases a number of the venture’s highlights, featuring never before seen footage of commentary from the ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ beauty herself.

Celebrate with the R&B firework below…

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After helping HBO‘s ‘Entourage’ secure 25 Primetime Emmy nominations, ‘Clap‘ creator Saigon now calls VH1 home, enjoying a well-received run on the network’s hit series ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York.’

However, in a conversation with Hip Hop tastemaker DJ Vlad, the ‘Critically Acclaimed‘ performer revealed that filming the series was anything but straight forward, joining to raise more awareness for his music but soon found that a ‘familial feud’ with the mother of his son threaten to overshadow his cause.

Fortunately, as anyone tuned in will agree, it didn’t.

His honest thoughts on the matter?

Watch below…

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‘There You Go’ rocker Pink and ‘Mannequin’ star Katy Perry fly the US’ Pop flag on Australian soil this year, as they dominate the market’s 2013 Year-End charts with their respective releases!

Why the ladies have music lovers going wild down under?

Details below…

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Respected and admired for calm manner and even cooler music, the last decade has seen Ciara navigate her way through the industry without facing the drama and scandal that keeps so many of her rivals glued to headlines.

Indeed, save for a number of well publicised bumps in her career’s road, the star’s personal image stands just as clean today as it was during her debut.

So, perhaps with her efforts to keep it ‘all about the music’ in mind, the mild mannered maestra penned an open letter to the world yesterday, questioning the impact social media has on those the world deems easy targets, urging fans to steer clear of the negativity that currently overshadows the art form she loves so much.

Wise words from the winning woman below…

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Consider yourself a fan of Pop ‘Royal’ Lorde?

You do?! Well if that’s the case we’re sure you’ll be pleased to learn of good news pertaining the performer released today.

News, that’s seen her added to the 56th annual Grammy Awards performance line-up!

Full story below…

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Months after rocking Elijah Blake‘s ‘XOX’, Common announces the forthcoming unveiling of his brand new album ‘Nobody’s Smiling‘!

Welcomed by the many his music has inspired since his ‘Like Water for Chocolate‘ debut, the Rapper kicked off the LP’s campaign minutes ago when he released its first single, ‘War‘, a thought provoking number produced by NO I.D.

Listen below!

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1) Lady GaGa & Christina Aguilera – Do What U Want

2) Beyonce – Blow

3) Danity Kane – All In A Day’s Work

4) Patina Miller (Sister Act) – Take Me To Heaven

5) Kiki Sheard & Mary Mary – Wave Your Banner

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