2NE1 aren’t the only ones releasing new material today!

Indeed, in what should bring joy to many a music craving heart today, Beyonce has released the solo version to her Jay Z led cut ‘(Part II) On The Run’, the sequel to their 2002 hit ‘Bonnie & Clyde’.

While the original sees the ‘Chime For Change’ ambassador dominate anyway, her solo version comes without Jay’s verses- hopefully giving some indication as to how her new sound is shaping up!

Unwind to the potential single below…

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They’re the K-Pop Queens plotting to take the West by storm.

Today, following the 2012 release of their Teddy Park produced ‘I Love You‘, 2NE1 have released the official video for their brand new single ‘Falling In Love’, said to be pulled from the second studio album, due out this October.

How do the doll faced vocalists fare?

Check ’em out below…

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As ‘Pour It Up’ makes its way to 2 million units sold, Pop nocalist Rihanna has celebrated the news that her single ‘Stay’ has now outsold Beyonce‘s 2008 hit ‘Halo‘- making it the highest selling ballad by a black female artist in the US.

An interesting story below…

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….and Rihanna‘s just scored herself another hit.

As her critically panned ‘Diamonds World Tour’ continues to rock many a stadium/arena across the globe, the performer has seen her Urban single ‘Pour It Up’ extend her lead as one of the fastest selling singles from the genre in the last year.

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Michigan Avenue welcomed ‘A Heart To Yours’ songbird Michelle Williams to its home recently, inviting her to be interviewed by ‘The Promise’ belle Deborah Cox!

Now peep their tell all conversation below, seeing Williams speak freely on her inspiring new album ‘Journey To Freedom’ and her fruitful friendships with former Destiny’s Child members, Beyonce Carter And Kelly Rowland.

Read here!

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Looks like ‘Fire We Make’ duo Alicia Keys and Maxwell are looking to make more hot music if his recent announcement is anything to go by.

Indeed, while the ‘This Woman’s Work’ wailer is hard at work on ‘blackSUMMERSnight’ – the second of his critically acclaimed trilogy, recent interviews with Essence and Billboard have lent clues about what else the crooner is hard at work on.

Reportedly teaming with Alicia Keys for a “Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell”-styled duet EP, peek after the jump to get the details on both of the crooner’s upcoming ventures and when you can get your hands on them:

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Camp Lopez has much cause to celebrate as accolade after accolade roll in for its triple threat leader Jennifer Lopez.

As the year has already seen her achievements honored by amFAR and landing the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the diva teased fans with news of a fall-due album rumored to feature Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, and, of course, kicked off by Pitbull.

Days before Lopez – the recently appointed Chief Creative Officer of NUVOtv – is set to share her life story of accomplishments via the biographical special ‘Her Life. Her Journey’, the songstress also received word that she notched her 14th #1 on the Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart with current single ‘Live It Up’!

Tuck in below for the advert for ‘Her Life’ set to air July 18th on NUVOtv…

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As much as it hurts us to admit it, there’s something unsettling about the way in which Willow Smith is being presented to the world.

Case in point, her appearance in Melodic Chaotic‘s brand new offering… ‘Summer Fling’, which sees the 12 year old Pop Princess enjoy just that with a boyfriend in the video, one year after the release of her more age appropriate ‘I Am Me‘.

Unfortunately, in trying to present the starlet as being ‘all grown up’, whoever was tasked with creating this video actually reaffirms that there is something seriously wrong with placing a child in a setting as romantic as the one you’ll see below- especially, when that child is playing a character far older than themselves.

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Vegas opened its doors to R&B Queen Ciara last night, joining her to celebrate the forthcoming release of her self titled new album!

Held at Murren’s ‘Mirage‘, the party saw the entertainer perform her brand new single ‘I’m Out’ with her guests, also wooing and wowing with them a rendition of 2010’s ‘Ride‘…to name just two.

Watch below!

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Easily two of the biggest names in reality TV, NeNe Leakes and Kenya Moore have ensured the recent season ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ remained a hot topic during its entire run.

That Grape Juice TV caught up with both ladies at the BET Awards weekend, chatting it up about the upcoming season of the Bravo hit and what fans can expect from it. Musically, Ms. Moore was sure to bask in the “success” of her single ‘Gone With The Fabulous’. Hit ‘PLAY’ for the all the details.

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As a collective, Destiny’s Child are one of the most successful groups of all-time. Moreover, though, eight years since their split, each of the group’s members have gone on to achieve solo success that has served to strengthen the DC “brand”.

Continuing the trajectory in the here and now are Michelle Williams and LeToya Luckett, both of who we caught up with this week at Debra Lee’s Pre-BET Awards Gala 2013. Watch above as Williams dishes on her new Urban inspirational project (led by new single ‘If We Had Your Eyes’), while Luckett talks joining the cast of hit VH1 show ‘Single Ladies’. Of course, we had to quiz Ms. Luckett on her musical endeavours too. Hit ‘PLAY’ for the tea.

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As to keep the hype around her music at fever pitch, the months that followed the release of Brandy‘s ‘2/11’ have seen her set many a stage ablaze, both building and keeping the momentum she’ll need for its follow up.

Hours ago, the 2013 Essence Festival were graced with her presence, when she arrived to headline the event with a performance we can only bill as faultless…no exaggeration.

Showcasing her discography with a skill we hope to see hits the likes of ‘Ellen‘ and ‘American Idol’ with her new LP, her set on the night is now available for you to fall in love with….below!!!

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