It’s here!

Mariah Carey‘s hotly anticipated new single ‘#Beautiful’ was unwrapped moments ago.

The official lead single from the diva’s fourteenth studio album, the mid-tempo features R&B crooner Miguel.

With the red carpet treatment being rolled out for the cut (see: Clear Channel radio deal and huge TV promotion), does the song itself deserve it? You decide after the jump…

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As each and every one of her ‘Unapologetic‘ cuts heads to the commercial heavens, Rihanna enjoyed some downtime in NYC two days ago- hitting the Bulls vs Nets game with close friend and ROC pal Tyran Smith.

Sporting a new hue as she signed autographs for fans, the ‘If It’s Lovin’ That You Want‘ songbird was snapped in what has no doubt been a busy week for her fellow Roc siblings- with Rita Ora continuing work on her US debut in LA and Elijah Blake gearing up for the release of his ‘XOX’ video- set for release by the summer’s end.

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1) Beyonce – Standing On The Sun

2) Keri Hilson – The Way You Love Me

3) Fantasia – Ain’t All Bad

4) Tiwa Savage – Folarin

5) Brandy – Without You

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Fans cannot wait to get a taste (all pun intended) of the newest episodes of HBO‘s top rated vampire series ‘True Blood’.

This weekend saw the arrival of a new trailer to add to the already lengthy list of teasers for the June 16th due premiere.  As previously reported, however, some fans have expressed disappointment as this season‘s noted differences include it being the first season without “True Blood” creator Alan Ball at the helm and unlike previous seasons that aired 12 episodes, season 6 will only have 10.

Your thoughts?

Reports have surfaced indicating that after their first season the first ladies of TLC will see their show cancelled.

Domonique Scott, Tara Lewis, Ivy Couch, Christina Murray and DeLana Rutherford, stars of TLC‘s ‘The Sisterhood’, were the leading castmates of the Atlanta-based reality show based on the lives of preacher’s wives.  Along with its less than favorable ratings, the show, much like Lifetime’s ‘The Preacher’s Daughters’, was very much the chatter of Christian groups who panned the show for its portrayal of church figure.

Some of the cast members have responded to news of the show’s cancellation.  Read their comments here.

Your thoughts?

Grammy winning crooner Usher may have built a career out of being a knockout on charts and dancefloors, but now the smooth singer will be taking his moves to the boxing ring.  Indeed, reports have surfaced indicating the ‘Trading Places’ performer will see his name placed on the bill of new film “Hands of Stone” portraying celebrated fighter Sugar Ray Leonard.

The movie, based on the life of great boxer Roberto Duran, will be directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz and also feature the likes of acting legend Robert De Niro in its cast.

Set for release in early 2014, Ush took to Billboard to share his thoughts on the announcement. His words below…

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Sunday saw a crazed male fan tackle pop pinup Justin Bieber on stage while the hitmaker was performing the title track of his latest album.

Bieber, who recently landed in Dubai for the international leg of his wildly successful ‘Believe’ tour, was caught off guard when an overzealous Belieber believed he needed to get a little closer to the action – knocking Bieber and a piano over in the process.

Thankfully, security quickly responded to remove the attacker.  Watch the crazy video below:

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 ‘Live It Up‘ singer Jennifer Lopez has been escorted out of Fort Lauterdale scene minutes ago, after gun shots were fired during an interview with Linda Bell Blue’s ‘Entertainment Tonight‘.

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Aussie rapstress Iggy Azalea bounces to Bollywood with the visual for the second single from her debut ‘The New Classic’.

Set in Mumbai, India, the video’s vibrant visuals bring the already colorful tune to life in ways only she can.

Think we’re lying?  Check in below:

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On the hems of his newest critically acclaimed single ‘Blurred Lines’, “blue eyed” soulster Robin Thicke hit the radio circuit this week in promotion of its now revealed, same-titled parent album.

One spot graced by the crooner’s presence was Power 105’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ – there Thicke dished on his new project, time on BET’s ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’, and, of course, those pesky Justin Timberlake comparisons.  The latter of the list has plagued the ‘Magic’ maestro since Timberlake’s return to chart dominance early this year.

Hear Thicke sound off on these topics and more below:

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Jennifer Lopez is making a beeline for that Summer smash.

The Pop diva is gearing up for the debut of her sizzling new single ‘Live It Up’ this Tuesday and hit Miami Beach today to shoot its accompanying video.

Little is known about the clip for the Pitbull assisted cut, however choreographer J.R Taylor teased the following:

Yes there is an official #LiveItUp Signature Dance! Can’t wait for the Kidz to learn it! #LifeOfAChoreographer

— J.R. Taylor (@Didntinviteme) May 5, 2013

We can’t wait!

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{Randomness: this is how a solid campaign is launched. Single roll-out, quickly followed by video. Of course, with J.Lo being Capitol Records’ new darling, she likely has a budget countless acts would wish for. Yet, still, it will forever puzzle yours truly why the music industry has yet to standardize the practice of preparing and finalizing the product first (i.e. singles, albums), mapping out how best to roll it out, and then doing just that — rolling it out (falling back on plan b’s, c’s and beyond if things don’t pan out accordingly). These mega gaps between singles, videos and promotion are far too often the Achilles Heel of one too many talented artists. And for no justifiable reason either. There’s ample irony in it being seasoned names such as the J.Lo’s and Mariah’s (whose are also trying to re-establish relevancy) that are showing how its done. Anyway, enough of my rambling…}

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