Adele is back and, as anticipated, decimating the competition.

With new single ‘Hello’ flying up the charts just an hour after its release, the British belter hit the promotional trail to plug the track and its housing album ’25.’

One of her stops was London’s Heart Radio, where she spilled on the process of recording the ’21’ follow-up and why it’ll be her last numerically named LP.

She also gushed about label-mate Beyonce, who she says is her most desired collaboration, as well as why

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Dark, deep and ugly secrets swim to the surface in ABC’s ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ starring the dramatic force that is Viola Davis.

Now, after last night’s episode shocked its audience we decided to share our thoughts on what it served up..

Press play to catch a little of what the sixth episode of its second season has to offer with our estimation below…

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‘High By the Beach’ beauty Lana Del Rey is still riding the wave of a social and professional high.

In addition to watching her latest singles ‘Music To Watch Boys To‘ and ‘Beach’ make notable splashes on the Billboard Hot 100, the trap-pop diva also saw their parent album – ‘Honeymoon’ – sail right to the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 (with very little promotional push to support them).

Now, as fans await news on how she’ll close out her 2015, the singer took to Billboard to discuss plans of acting and even shared her thoughts on motherhood and her ever-constant fear of death.

An interesting read indeed, read highlights from her time with our friends at Billboard and see the accompanying photo shoot below:

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The ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise is renown for serving up ratchet reality on weekly rotation. However, in an interesting move, the show used its platform this week to broadcast an engaging debate.

Titled ‘Out In Hip-Hop,’ the spin-off panel discussion honed in on what is still a taboo topic in the hyper-masculine arena of Rap – homosexuality.

Born out of uproar caused by the arrival of gay couple Milan and Miles on the Hollywood branch of the series, the one-off special (hosted by TJ Holmes) featured both gay and straight artists as well as cultural figures waxing honest about their experiences in the industry.

Featured were the likes of Ray J, Lil Fizz, and D.M.C from iconic group Run D.M.C.

Can a gay rapper ever succeed in the mainstream? Are they already doing so now? What really happens “behind the scenes”? These questions and more are addressed with refreshing candidness.

Watch below as ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ gets real (for real) after the jump…

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After using breakout hit ‘Empire’ to take Trai Byers (Andre), Jussie Smollett (Jamal), and Bryshere Gray (Hakeem) from virtually unknown to household names, the show’s creator/director Lee Daniels is looking to create his next set of stars.

Via the aptly titled ‘Star,’ Daniels has teamed with FOX to create a new musical drama centered around a three girl-band’s rise to the top (and the drama, heartache, and disappointment encountered along the way).  Set to begin shooting in December in Atlanta, the execs at the network are looking to fill the roles fairly quickly and have launched an international digital casting call.

Think you have what it takes?  Get the details below and tell us:

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As momentum builds for Monica‘s new album ‘Code Red,’ the R&B veteran has announced a US tour in support of the project.

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Talented and outspoken, Tamar Braxton can now add good sport to her list of characteristics.

Janet Jackson bested her on last week’s album tally when her ‘Unbreakable’ album sold three times as much as Braxton’s latest effort ‘Calling All Lovers.’

However, the youngest of the Braxton clan proved that there were no hard feelings on last night’s ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

For, along with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, the singer recreated Jackson’s iconic ‘Rhythm Nation’ video live on stage.

Watch Tamar burn it up in 5, 4, 3, 2…1…

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Gwen Stefani is back!

After a two-track false start last year, the No Doubt nucleus returns with new solo single ‘Used To Love You.’

The emotional mid-tempo, which was produced by JR Rotem and co-penned by Stefani, Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels, finds the singer lamenting on a ruined relationship. Timely given her recent split from husband of 13 years Gavin Rossdale.

Speaking of the inspiration for the cut, The Voice season 9 coach says she drew on the “pain and love and my real life,” adding that “this song is really special” to her.

 Is it special to you? Take a listen below and let us know…

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It’s been a rocky re-introduction to the music industry for Gwen Stefani.

2012 brought it the botched comeback of No Doubt, while last year’s solo re-boot was more soggy than success.

Despite the dramas, one arena that has proven fruitful for the fierce feline is television – namely her current turn as a coach on The Voice.

Presently in promo mode for the show’s latest season, the 46-year-old used the moment to open up about what went wrong with her 2014 efforts. She also unwrapped a new song titled ‘Used To Love You.’

Both await after the jump…

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She may have made up a powerful third of his most successful group to date but it seems Mathew Knowles is unhappy with Kelly Rowland‘s success as a solo entrepreneur.

Well, at least as far as television goes.

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An urban gossip news website has found itself on the wrong side of legal waters this year after sharing footage which is reported to feature the rapper Lil Wayne engaged in an intimate and explicit act.

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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 15th 2016 and will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Centre armed with appearances by the likes of Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and ‘Hotline Bling’ mastermind Drake.

Today, before its official nominations are unveiled on December 7th, the ceremony’s submission list has surfaced, revealing which artists and projects have been submitted by their representatives with hopes of nabbing nominations for them in categories that are relevant to them.

Some of the names you can expect to find below?

Beyonce

Janet Jackson

Rihanna

Lana Del Rey

Jazmine Sullivan

Rita Ora

Ciara

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