R&B belter Tamar Braxton is wasting no time building on her buzz.

2013 has seen the singer expand her empire both professionally and personally – bringing with it ample success with sophomore album ‘Love And War’, as well as the birth of first child Logan Vincent Herbert.

Currently on tour with John Legend, the diva is gearing up for the release of Holiday album ‘Winter Loverland’ next month.

And despite her “busy”, Braxton is also looking beyond the festive season – recently confirming that a re-release of ‘Love And War’ is in the works for next year.

Details after the jump…

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It’s UK version may have crashed and burned within weeks of airing, but that hasn’t stopped the US reboot of Rihanna‘s ‘Styled To Rock‘ become an immediate fan favourite, garnering a stream of positive reviews upon its Bravo debut last night.

With the winner set to earn a $100,000 cash prize, a fashion feature in Glamour magazine and the chance to join Rihanna’s style team, last night saw the show introduce the world to its first set of contestants.

What its viewers had to say about it?

Their words below…

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With a discography that includes many a hit penned for Beyonce, Rihanna and Mariah Carey, it’s no wonder Ne-Yo remains the ‘go to guy’ for any act seeking chart heat.

Enter Celine Dion…the Pop icon who’s now enlisted the performer to craft material for her new album ‘Loved Me Back to Life’, due out on November 5th.

What Ne-Yo cooked up for the ‘A New Day Has Come’ songbird?

Nothing short of ‘Incredible’!

Behind the scenes footage below…

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For an artist as vocal as Keyshia Cole, much of 2013 has been uncharacteristically quiet – if discounting “that” Twitter duel with Destiny’s Child diva Michelle Williams at the top of the year.

However, the singer breaks the relative silence in a new interview with our friends over at True Exclusives.

Leaving no stone unturned, interviewer Silent grilled the singer on many a topic including the Williams feud, her mixtape and  album, rumored marriage woes, reality TV return and much more.

A wholly insightful chat. Check it out after the jump…

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Arabian Pop Princess Ahlam has billed US Pop sensation Rihanna an ‘infidel’ today, hurling a barrage of insults at the entertainer for the disrespect she allegedly showed an Abu Dhabi mosque, when she took to its entrance to engage in an unauthorised photo shoot.

Full story below…

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Check out Kelly Rowland!

The X Factor diva stuns on the latest cover of fashion mag Fashizblack.

Set to hit newsstands from November 8th, the singer’s spread is the latest in a long list of promotional stops lined up to support her stint on the FOX show – which returns to screens on October 29th following a two-week hiatus.

Randomness: Is anyone else perplexed as to why ‘Put Your Name On It’ wasn’t a) on the main ‘Talk A Good Game’ tracklist and b) not released as a single? We’re still scratching our heads re that one. For, more than any effort after ‘Motivation’, it honed in on the right brand and strand of “baby-making” music that made the 2011 track such a jam.

Just thinking out aloud. Anyway…

Your thoughts?

Next Monday brings with it the full premiere and iTunes release of Lady GaGa‘s latest ‘ARTPOP’ promo cut ‘Venus’. Hence, after warming fans up with one teaser of the track yesterday, the tour de force titilates with a fresh snippet of the DJ White Shadow number.

Unwrapped moments ago, take a listen after the jump…

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After years of speculation, it is finally official – The Boondocks is back!

Adult Swim‘s cult hit has been on a hiatus since 2010 – following the culmination of its third season. And despite promises of a fourth season from creator Aaron McGruder and cast members such as John Witherspoon and Regina King, it appeared the show’s return was merely a myth. That is until today.

Responding to a Tweet querying the whereabouts of the series, the network confirmed via video that the new series will debut in January 2014. Peep the clip below…

There aren’t enough buttons on our keyboard to express how amped we are for this. The return of Huey, Riley, Grandad, Uncle Ruckus and co is nigh and we quite literally cannot wait! Roll on January!

Your thoughts?

Fact not fiction, Katy Perry will sit atop of the Billboard 200 next week with her third studio album ‘Prism’.

Indeed, with initial sales projections of 275,000, the ‘Roar’ led set is on-course to not only deliver the singer’s best opening numbers yet, but also become the strongest female first week numbers of the year.

And, as if that wasn’t good enough news for the star (who is celebrating her 29th birthday today), it is now being reported that the LP is poised to exceed expected sales estimates.

Find out by how much after the jump…

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As earlier reported, TLC‘s biopic ‘Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story’ was a ratings smash upon its debut this Tuesday.

According to Nielsen, the VH1 production commanded an audience of 4.5 million viewers, making it the network’s highest-rated original movie. Ever.

The project’s success isn’t limited to the television arena. For, Billboard report that the the feature film has caused quite the spike in sales for the iconic trio.

Details after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Luke James!

The soulful singer styles and profiles in the latest issue of PEOPLE magazine, who recently named him one of their Sexiest Men Of  2013.

Still hard at work on his debut album ‘Made To Love’, the honor no doubt comes as major coup for the rising star – who counts the likes of Beyonce and Michelle Obama as fans.

Pin-up appeal and critical acclaim often prove quite the potent potion when combined, hence it’s a great look for the New Orleans native to be recognized in both regards heading into the release of his LP.

In other Luke news, fans can catch him in ‘Black Nativity’ – the new movie he stars in alongside Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker next month.

Peep the singer’s performance of ‘I Want You’ on The Splash below…

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If ever there was an R&B starlet to fall head over heels in love with…it'd be- and is– Sevyn Streeter.

So, with world domination in mind and the weight of R&B expectations on her shoulders, the performer gears up for the release of her 'Call Me Crazy,But…' EP, releasing its cover (above) and its track list (below)!

Check it out!

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