NEW: STREAM BRUNO MARS’ ALBUM ’24K MAGIC’

The Magic moment has arrived. Bruno Mars unleashes his third album to retailers worldwide today.

The long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s Unorthodox Jukebox is here with plenty of funk, hip-hop, and R&B flavor for fans who’ve so far enjoyed the top 10 smash “24K Magic,” “Chunky,” and the slow jam “Versace on the Floor.”

Delivering nine tracks full of “bounce,” Bruno unveils ’90s-inspired cuts like “Perm,” “Finesse,” “That’s What I Like,” and “Calling All My Lovelies” featuring a voicemail from Halle Berry. Each of them, he’s said, is like a song from a soundtrack.

“With this album, I wanted to make a movie,” he told Beats 1 earlier this month. “A real movie. I told myself, ‘We’re gonna have a screenplay and we’re gonna go to that.'”

Bruno will open the American Music Awards on Sunday, but fans will have to wait until 2017 to see him on tour. His “24K Magic World Tour” kicks off March 18 in Belgium before coming to the U.S. in July.

Stream 24K Magic below.

EMPIRE SEASON 3 NEW CAST MEMBER RUMER WILLIS

“Empire” has cast Rumer Willis in the recurring role of Tory Ash, a brilliant but volatile singer-songwriter whose talent becomes invaluable to Jamal (Jussie Smollett). 

Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, joins an ensemble cast for season 3 which already includes Mariah Carey, Taye Diggs, Phylicia Rashad and French Montana. Previously Willis had recurring roles on  “90210” and “Hawaii Five-0.” “Rumer is so fabulous,” “Empire” executive producer Sanaa Hamri told Variety. 

“She is playing an artist and she represents kind of the wild side of Jamal. I don’t know how much I can say about it, but she’s really blossoming in her character.”

MARIAH CAREY & M.A.C. COSMETICS TEAM UP FOR A NEW COLLECTION

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of Mariah Carey. This year, as All I Want For Christmas Is You blares out of every shop on the high street every half an hour, Mac have ensured we have even more of the five-octave diva in our lives, with their just-announced make-up collaboration

The elusive chanteuse and “songbird supreme” is back! Mariah Carey has dazzled us with her smash hits and timeless contributions to music for decades and now brings her impeccable glamour to an iconic makeup collection that’s all you’ll ever want.

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BAE WATCH? WATCH RICK ROSS FLIRT WITH MARTHA STEWART

Rick Ross is crushing on Martha Stewart.

The MMG mogul cooked up some chemistry in the kitchen with the culinary queen when he stopped by “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.”

On this week’s episode of the VH1 show, the Bawse wasn’t shy about showing his love for the 75-year-old. “Make some noise for [her] because baby got back,” he said. “You believe in cooking and cleaning…Because I have a 100-room mansion that I need you in.”

They continued to flirt while Rozay massaged her shoulders. “What do you need 100 rooms for?” she asked. “You can be creative,” he replied. “You’re Martha Stewart. Decorate, baby!”

“I’m getting blushed,” admitted Martha. “You’re raising my temperature.”

NEW VIDEO: ALICIA KEYS FEAT. A$AP ROCKY – ‘BLENDED FAMILY’

Just one week after releasing her new album HERE, Alicia Keys delivers the emotionally powerful video for her A$AP Rocky-assisted single, “Blended Family (What You Do for Love).”

Filmed entirely in black and white, the stirring clip finds Alicia surrounded by her family, including her children with Swizz Beatz, Egypt and Genesis, as well as children from the producer’s past relationships with Nicole Levy and Mashonda Tifere, Prince Nasir and Kasseem.

The song celebrates modern families including Keys’ own relationship with Kasseem and his mother Mashonda, who makes a cameo in the clip too. “I know it started with a little drama,” sings Alicia. “I hate you had to read it in the paper / But everything’s alright with me and ya mama / Baby everybody here you know adores ya.”

VIDEO: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST- "WE THE PEOPLE"

One of hip-hop’s pioneer groups A Tribe Called Quest dropped their final album, titled We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service.

Also today, the group released a new lyric video for their single “We the People” (watch video below).

The double disc album was recorded before the death of original member Phife Dawg in March. The album features collabo’s with Kanye West, Andre 3000, and Busta Rhymes.

To promote the album, the group will be musical guests on Saturday Night Live hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle on Nov. 12.

Yaassss!!! Set your DVR's. #SNL #ATribeCalledQuest #DaveChappelle

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DREAM KARDASHIAN IS BORN ..MEET ROB & CHYNA BABY GIRL!

Congrats are in order for Blac Chyna and her fiancé Rob Kardashian. The reality star couple welcomed their first child together.

Their baby girl, Dream Renée Kardashian, was born via C-section at 9:18 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 10), weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz.

“She is gorgeous and has tons of hair,” an insider told E! News.

The couple’s longtime friend Amber Rose also celebrated the news. “Congratulations to my sister @blacchyna and brother @robkardashian on their lil bundle of joy,” she wrote. “#DreamKardashian #ProudAuntie.”

DESTINY CHILD REUNION?

Destiny’s Child reunites. While the trio didn’t come together for new music, they did link up for the “Mannequin Challenge” viral video sensation.

Backed by Lauryn Hill’s “Every Ghetto, Every City,” Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams froze in fun poses for the video — Michelle tossing a ball at Queen Bey while Kelly pretended to swing a long balloon.

Unfortunately for DC fans, the video wasn’t shot at a studio. It looks like the clip was taken at a playroom with toys and kid-friendly art in the background.



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It was likely a festive occasion in honor of Kelly’s son Titan Jewell, who turned two on Nov. 4. Another photo posted by Kelly shows Bey’s mom Tina Lawson playing with young Titan, who is quite the car collector.

Back in April, Kelly talked about a potential DC reunion. “We haven’t talked about it,” she said. “I’ll see Michelle tomorrow or the next day and the last time me and Bey were together was like two weeks ago when I stopped by rehearsals. We talk about everything else. We really, really do. We talk about playdates with the kids and vacations and new opportunities.”

Destiny’s Child’s last album Destiny Fulfilled was released Nov. 15, 2004.

SOLANGE PERFORMS ON ‘SNL’ & BIG SIS BEYONCE THERE FOR IT ALL

Live from New York, it’s Solange.

Hot off the release of her first No. 1 album A Seat at the Table, the R&B songstress made her debut on the late-night show. Following an introduction from host Benedict Cumberbatch, Solo performed her standout single “Cranes in the Sky,” which has already been remixed by Common, Styles P, and KAYTRANADA.

Dressed in a sparkly headpiece and crystal dress, she put on an angelic performance against an all-white backdrop. Backed by her band and three female dancers, Solange stunned with moves reminiscent of the music video, curtsying at the end.

Solange‘s appearance on Saturday Night Live turned into a family affair.

Both big sister Beyoncé and mom Tina Knowles-Lawson were on hand at Studio 8H for Solange’s debut on the sketch show, and they weren’t afraid to keep up some long-standing family traditions on the iconic stage.

EVE JOINS STAR JONES DAYTIME DIVAS ON VH1

If being married to a multi-millionaire wasn't enough.  Rapper Eve continues to expand her acting resume, adding Daytime Divas, the upcoming series based on Star Jones’ blockbuster tell-all Satan’s Sisters, to her ever-growing list of credits.

Along with Eve, VH1 has also announced Vanessa Williams, Tasha Smith, Lala Anthony and Tichina Arnold as season one guest stars.

Daytime Divas will revolve around the behind-the-scenes drama that erupts between five female co-hosts of a fictional daytime talk show. On screen the ladies appear to be the best of friends, while behind the scenes, the group is fractured by petty rivalries and constant power struggles.

In addition to Daytime Divas, Eve recently revealed plans to release new music in the new year, as well as the relaunch of her Fetish fashion line.

REV RUN AND HIS WIFE JUSTINE LAND A NEW COMEDY SERIES

Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Justine Simmons have snagged a new show, outside of the reality TV arena. According to a new report, the couple have landed an untitled ABC family comedy.

The scripted show, which is fictional, will center around a legendary rapper whose plans for slowing down are thwarted when his wife decides to pursue her own dreams and stardom.
Jeremy Bronson and Jhoni Marchinko will executive produce the comedy with Rev Run Simmons & Justine Simmons, Michael Lehman of Simmons Lehman Productions and Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of Amblin Television.

Rev. Run is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C. He is also a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. He found new popularity in 2005 with his family’s MTV reality show Run’s House.
Simmons has three children with his first wife: Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, and Joseph “Jojo” Simmons Jr. He married Justine in 1994. With her, he had three more children: Daniel “Diggy” Simmons III, Russell “Russy” Simmons II, and Miley.

HOT N HERE! SHAQ BUYS ATLANTA KRISPY KREME

Shaquille O’Neal has snagged one of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts downtown Atlanta franchises. The company says O’Neal is an owner of the Krispy Kreme location on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the city.
Nicknamed Shaq, the 44-year-old retired athlete played for six teams throughout his 19-year NBA career. Following his career at Louisiana State University, O’Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the best centers in the league, winning Rookie of the Year in 1992–93 and later leading his team to the 1995 NBA Finals. After four years with the Magic, O’Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. They won three consecutive championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002.

Amid tension between O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, and his fourth NBA championship followed in 2006. Midway through the 2007–2008 season he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. After a season-and-a-half with the Suns, O’Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009–10 season. O’Neal played for the Boston Celtics in the 2010–11 season before retiring

HE'S WITH HER....JAY Z TO PERFOM OHIO CONCERT FOR HILIARY CONCERT

He's with her...HHov has agreed to perform at a Hillary Clinton concert in Cleveland before Election Day, according to a Clinton aide.

No specific details were provided, but according to Cleveland.com, the insider did confirm Jigga’s involvement in the show, which is meant to encourage voters.

This wouldn’t be the first time Jay Z has been involved in political campaigns. Just four years ago, he teamed up with Bruce Springsteen for a Columbus concert for President Barack Obama one night before Election Day.

During that performance, Jay Z famously said he had “99 problems, but Mitt ain’t one,” referencing the Republican nominee for President at the time, Mitt Romney. Clinton’s opponent, of course, is Donald Trump. Both candidates are in a hard-fought battle for Ohio, according to recent polls.
While Trump has been dissed by many rappers, including YG, Nipsey Hussle, Macklemore, Rick Ross, and G-Eazy, Clinton has earned support from MCs like Pusha T, Common, Chance the Rapper, and will.i.am

SIGHTING HEAVILY PREGNANT JANET JACKSON IN ISLAMIC STYLE ATTIRE

She recently confirmed she was expecting her first child.

And Janet Jackson covered up her changing shape in Islamic-style dress while walking hand-in-hand with her husband Wissam Al Mana.

The 50-year-old All For You hitmaker wore the hooded number and comfortable boots as she enjoyed her stroll while looking adoringly at her spouse.

After much speculation, Janet finally confirmed her pregnancy and is allowing her baby bump to be shown to the world after making the announcement in People magazine. 

The heavily pregnant singer came over shy on Thursday when she slipped into an over-sized poncho adorned with a grid of black squares on the stomach with a hood.

A source explained: 'Her support system is extremely strong. She is taking things easy these days and is feeling well but not overdoing it in any capacity of her life. Janet is staying healthy for her and her baby. 'She's been praying for a child for a very long time. She's already in the process of thinking of baby names.' 

STYLE TREND: LOC ON, CELEBS ROCK FAUX LOCKS

Of all the protective styles we covet year round, faux locs are definitely a top favorite. The standout style has been around for as long as we can remember, but its popularity has spiked in recent years, with the help of a few key celebrities. 

Whether they're performing in front of millions, waltzing down a red carpet or posing pretty for Instagram followers, A-listers, such as Tyra Banks, Eva Marcille and Brandy just to name a few have endorsed faux locs as a trend that will never go out of style. Take a look back at all of the beauties who caught our eye while looking faux-fabulous. 

Eva Marcille

Brandy

 Megan Good

Zendaya

Kelis technicolor faux locs

Tasha Smith