Before it drops in full on Wednesday, Elijah Blake‘s ‘XOX’ video received an epic promo boost tonight when BET unveiled the official sneak peek for the clip tonight.

That’s right, after weeks of anticipation- tomorrow will see the song become available for purchase on iTunes, with the video dropping on 106 &Park one day later- months before the launch of his debut album…the follow up to the Def Jam/Roc Nation led ‘Bijoux 22‘.

Check him out below!

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In the mood for new Beyonce material?

You are?

Great- because today saw a snippet of her Dream led jam ‘Turnt‘ surface online, teasing fans with the ‘IV Play’ number before it drops in full in the coming days.

Meet us below for your first listen!

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London’s ‘The Shard’ found itself swarmed with shutter bugs last night, when ‘Fragments Of Time’ creators Daft Punk held their album listening party at the Sellar venue.

However, as the snap above can attest to, the group’s new material stood as just one of the reasons the event made for an interesting night.

For, days after returning from LA, Rita Ora arrived at the party hand in hand with ‘I’m Not Alone’ producer Calvin Harris.

Escorted in the spot by police, their sighting comes two years after the entertainer crafted the smash hit single ‘We Found Love‘ for Rita’s ROC sister Rihanna and days after fans caught the ‘ORA’ singer in brand new movie ‘Fast & Furious 6′.

More pics after the jump…

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The gang’s all here!

Universal Pictures released a teaser trailer for “Best Man Holiday”, the sequel to  successful the 1999 romantic comedy.  Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Terrence Howard, and more.

Set to arrive in theaters November 15th, check above for what is sure to be the first of many trailers teasing the highly anticipated sequel!

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After the success of programs featuring faith-based artists like Mary Mary and The Sheards (Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard), a number of other channels are jumping aboard the gospel reality show train.

As we await more news on the forthcoming reality shows of Michelle Williams, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp, and more, Oxygen unveils news that they are readying ‘Pastors Of L.A.’ – an inside look at the lives of pastors Bishop Clarence McClendon, singer Deitrick Haddon, Bishop Ron Gibson, Pastor Wayne Chaney, and Pastor Jay Haizlip.

Due for premiere Fall 2013, ‘Pastors of L.A.’ (the show’s working title) is produced by L. Plummer Media in association with Relevé Entertainment.  (source)

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After the wake of Destiny’s Child disbandment, “Making the Band” winners Danity Kane seemed poised to quickly fill the trio’s “girl group” void.  Armed with all the makings of a diva syndicate (i.e. – actual talent), the fivesome – comprised of Aubrey O’Day, D. Woods, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea Fimbres – flew to the top of charts on the wings of songs like ‘Show Stoppers’ and ‘Damaged’.

Despite their successes, the group barely made it out of album #2 before announcement their disbandment.  And, while the likes of O’Day, Richard, and Woods all went on to varying levels of success, fans still longed for the full effect of the quintet.

Well, fans should long no more if reports that surfaced today are to be believed.  Find out what we mean below:

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 Check out this footage of Pop Princess Rihanna, documenting her steps toward the launch of her ‘River Island Summer 2013‘ campaign. Serving a fly on the wall experience onto the project’s conception, the footage also sees a number of the line’s strongest fits advertised- giving fans an indication as to what they can expect once it’s out.

Watch below…

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He’s the R&B Prince responsible for the genre’s recent popularity surge.

Now, in showcasing the unique look that helped him do just that, Miguel caught up with ‘VEVO Stylized‘ for an upbeat look into his unique fashion sense.

Peep the Grammy winner in his element below!

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We know what you’re thinking. And don’t worry, we are too. Ashanti is still trying to find the pulse of her ‘Braveheart’ project.

Initially due for release in 2011, the LP has been marred by countless delays and singles that have sold all of nothing. And yet still she continues. Commendable case of perseverance or woeful time-wasting? At this point, we’re not sure the masses care either way.

What is certain, though, is that a snippet of a new track from the LP titled ‘She’ Can’t (Like Mine)’ awaits after the jump…

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 As we’re sure Mariah Carey will agree, radio deals are ‘#Beautiful’.

The vocal icon is enjoying renewed (chart) relevancy with her comeback single; a feat many argue is thanks to a costly yet effective Clear Channel  deal which saw the Miguel assisted cut play every hour on the hour on five radio formats upon its debut.

Still, we’re all for such setups when the song is deserving and “deserving” ‘#Beautiful’ is.

Keen to keep the momentum going ahead of her big performance on American Idol this week, the diva extreme has released another look at the track’s Joseph Kahn directed video.

Check it out below…

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As reports surrounding its follow up heat up, Trey Songz’ latest album ‘Chapter V’ continued to make its way to Gold status this week, when sales generated in the US placed it even closer to the 500,000 unit mark.

Sales and stats await you below…

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Peep these pics of ‘Wall To Wall‘ Grammy winner Chris Brown, on his way to LA’s Greystone Manor with pal Kid Red and on/off girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

Snapped at the spot following his latest split with Beyonce‘s long running understudy Rihanna, the ‘Fine China’ Prince arrived at the venue last night- shortly before footage pulled from his brand new video surfaced here.

More below!

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