It’s been a pretty minute since Bajan beauty Shontelle has served up new material. Unsurprising, given her label switch from Universal Motown to Universal Republic late last year.

However, it appears the 26 year old is gearing up for a chart return, after new cut ‘Freaky’ – featuring fellow Caribbean Gyptian – surfaced today.

A marked departure from the R&B-tinged Pop Rihanna‘s former classmate served up on earlier outings, the cut sees the songbird re-engage with her roots.

Hear what we mean after the jump…

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Ice cream lovers were in for a treat yesterday when Bad Boy belle Cassie took over the Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck.

Serving up the sweetness in aid of her new cut ‘King Of Hearts‘, the starlet is gearing up for a slot on BET’s ‘106&Park‘, which will see her perform the number-live.

So, while we wish Cassie luck with that one, peep more from yesterday below…

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Down to her owning ‘the right look’ , Rita Ora‘s vocal chops are at times very easy to overlook.

Showcasing her skill with her take on Destiny’s Child ‘Say My Name’ earlier this month, this week saw the star continue on her ‘covering’ streak during an intimate live stream with fans.

Indeed, perhaps as a favor to ROC sister Rihanna, Ora covered the model’s #1 single ‘We Found Love’.

Peep the short but sweet clip below…

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Contrary to popular belief, the UK boasts its own thriving Urban scene. It’s one rich in rising talent, as showcased in hot new web series ‘Venus vs Mars’.

Written and produced by Talented & Young, the show centres of the life and love of lead character Venus, interweaving her “drama” with that of her equally troubled friends.

So what are you waiting for? Hit ‘Play’ to watch episode 2 of  what is shaping up to be a great show!

Your thoughts?

A picture can tell a thousand stories.

And if this one is anything to go by, Beyonce is feeling a little nostalgic.

In the above snap uploaded on the star’s Tumblr page, she can be seen posing underneath a pic of the original Destiny’s Child, made up of Kelly Rowland, La Tavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett and herself.

While the date of the snap is unknown, it emerges shortly after La Tavia spoke openly to Kempire Radio about her time in the group, weighing in on Beyonce and her decision to part ways with former  manager Mathew Knowles.

Your thoughts?

Barbz Rejoice!

Yes, after what seemed like an eternity for her fan base, Nicki Minaj has ‘reloaded’ her Twitter page, one week after deleting it.

Her arrival comes hours before the release of her new video ‘Starships‘, and minutes after rival Azealia Banks hinted at a duet with serial never do well Lil Kim, who is also feuding with the Grammy nominee.

Your thoughts?

Despite efforts by her team to bill her as such, Nicki Minaj refuses to accept claims that she has become a Pop star.

Maybe realizing her commercial efforts are better placed when compared to that of Lil Kim‘s and not Rihanna‘s, Lia Nicholls of The Sun knows all to well how Nicki feels about her new LP ‘Roman Reloaded’ being labelled Pop.

Confused?

Peep how she reacts to the label below…

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Cop a ganger of Pop superstar Janet Jackson.

The 45 year old looks all sorts of fierce in the latest promotional snap for Nutrisystem – the weight loss / healthy-living programme she currently serves as the face of.

And while she undoubtedly looks great, we can’t wait to see her face on the front of a CD sometime soon.

Your thoughts?

Soul-filled songbird Ledisi today hatched the video for her latest single ‘Bravo’.

The uplifting cut (A TGJ favourite) features on the Grammy winner’s critically acclaimed LP ‘Pieces of Me‘, which was released last year.

Watch its accompanying visual after the jump…

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Check out Rihanna, sporting a ‘tight’ get up last night in NYC.

After dining in the city’s Silvano‘s, the ‘Loud‘ beaut was snapped in what appears to be a lycra dress and a shorter hair do, weeks after her latest LP ‘Talk That Talk‘ was certified 3x Platinum in the UK for shipments of 900,000 units.

More below…

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Former Danity Kane minx Aubrey O’Day stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno last night.

There, there singer and reality star dished on her new single ‘Wrecking Ball’, her experience on the current season of Celebrity Apprentice, Diddy, and much more.

Peep the interview after the jump…

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Single Ladies is back!

The hit VH1 series is revving up its engine for season 2, sans Stacey Dash – whose controversial exit sees her character Val also depart the show (not to be recast).

Fret not though, for staples LisaRaye McCoy and Charity Shea are back, and are joined by newcomer Denise Vasi. The latter’s character is named Raquel – a hot to trot business exec who is very much an “independent woman”.

Set to premiere on May 28th, you can get a taste of what the the show’s 2nd outing will be serving up below…

Yes, yes, yes. We know we will, but…

Will you be watching?