Peep these pics of ‘What If I Kissed You‘ lyricist Drake, out and about in his home town of Toronto with his mother hours ago.

Back home as work continues on his new album ‘Nothing Was The Same’ , the pair  greeted fans as they made their way through the city- two weeks after his latest album ‘Take Care‘ was certified Platinum for sales of over 2 million units.

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The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her last hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. After hitting a sour note with part 1 of the series finale, Lahelle is bringing back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey to do a diva quadruple team on ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin. Press play to get into Part 2 of all the action!

It’s the saddest of goodbyes…

Get into more ‘Got 2B Real’ here.

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After pushing her latest album ‘4‘ to #1 on the Billboard 200, Beyonce‘s ‘1+1’ was brought to life once again this week- when the entertainer performed it live as part of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ tour set.

Performing it for a sold out show at the Manchester Arena, fans can now watch HQ footage of the song’s serving below- days after she continued to dominate billboards and television ads across the globe via fresh deals inked with H&M and Pepsi Co.

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As she continues to wow fans with the immaculate role out of her new single ‘Body Party‘, Ciara unveiled a brand new look to these very fans last night.

Now sporting a shorter look, the ‘And I‘ beauty unveiled the new do hours after gracing ‘The Wendy Williams Show‘ for her latest media appearance in the project’s aid- following her explosive stint on Jimmy Kimmel‘s ‘Late Night‘ outlet last year.

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All eyes may be on this season of American Idol, however the next has been dealt a devastating blow: the only original judge left on the panel, Randy Jackson, has announced that he is to leave the hit Fox show.

In a freshly released statement he wrote:

“Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” he says. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.” {Source}

Another one bites the dust. Anyone else feel like this might have something to do with all the Mariah rumors? In serving as her interim manager until recently, perhaps the drama surrounding her run on the show (see: Nicki Minaj, producers, J.Lo) was the straw that broke the camels back. Food for thought.

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With only a few days left until ‘American Idol’ ends its latest season, Pepsi front woman Nicki Minaj caught up with its ever charming host Ryan Seacrest for an upbeat and honest sit down interview.

Explaining her reason for joining the show in the first place, her time with Seacrest also saw her speak openly on her feelings towards industry politics and why she thought she and fellow judge Mariah would make the best ‘Idol’ duo of all time- and how she felt when that short lived dream was crushed.

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Six months after the release of her fourth #1 album ‘Girl On Fire’ and 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is proving she is still exactly that – on fire!

Lending a scorching performance to ‘Idol’ tonight with her tune ‘Tears Always Win’, tuck in below to see Keys rock the audience like only she can.

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 ‘Vision of Love’ songstress Mariah Carey gave fans a view of the new-new on ‘American Idol‘ tonight when she unveiled the “toned down” version of her new video with R&B hitmaker Miguel.

Titled ‘Beautiful’, the song, which made its premiere days ago much to fan delight, has already been crowned a chart champion by fans who have purchased the tunes in droves since its release.

But, does its accompanying clip pack the punch it’ll need to knockout competition for the top spot?  You tell us below:

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Urban Hollywood shows up and out in new comedy/drama ‘Baggage Claim’.

Due in theaters this Fall, the movie tells the tale of Montana (Paula Patton). Pledging to keep herself from being the oldest and the only woman in her entire family never to wed, she embarks on a thirty-day, thirty-thousand-mile expedition to charm a potential suitor into becoming her fiancé. The resulting experience is filled with laughs, love, and…drama!

Is the plot crazy as cray? It seems so. But, still, this looks like it’ll be bringing the LOL’s.

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Tonight at 7pm (EST) ‘Masquerade‘ Rapper Nicki Minaj will dominate the E! network via a tell all interview with Mr. American Idol himself, Ryan Seacrest.

Filmed just hours ago, the interview will see her address a number of issues pertaining her widely praised role on the talent contest- the bond she’s made with its contestants and why she hopes to return for a second season next year.

In the mood to be teased?

Peep a preview of tonight’s interview below!

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 We didn’t know it then, but during Lauryn Hill‘s recent tax related tribulations a number of entertainers made it their mission to help her during the difficult time. One of these entertainers, being ‘Samsonite Man’ singer Alicia Keys.

Indeed, in a letter thanking all who wrote to the case’s judge in the hopes of saving her from jail time, Ms. Hill praised the star and many others for their  support.

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Are you ready to have your minds blown?

Kelly Rowland breaks from her politically-correct norm with explosive new single ‘Dirty Laundry’.

The-Dream penned cut is the latest to be lifted from the R&B diva’s fourth studio album ‘Talk A Good Game’ – which struts into stores on June 18th. And by the sounds of ‘Laundry’, the LP looks set to be her frankest offering yet.

A snippet of the cut, available on iTunes May 21st, awaits below…

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