NEW MUSIC: Brandy - Can You Hear Me Now ft. French Montana

New Brandy music has surfaced in the form of a remix featuring French Montana.

The Two Eleven track 'Can You Hear Me Now' was rumoured to be the next single but there's no official word nor any signs of a next single.

Check out the track below and let us know, you feelin' this as the next single?




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NEW MUSIC: India Arie - Cocoa Butter

It's been a long four years and now India Arie is back with brand new single 'Cocoa Butter'.

The smooth, chilled-out beat, produced by Arie and Shannon Sanders, India proves that she hasn’t lost a step. Showcasing the same elegant style and sound that won her multiple Grammy Awards.

Cocoa Butter acts as the lead single from her upcoming album, SongVersation, which is scheduled to drop June 25.

Brandy, Lauren London And Jay Ellis Talk 'The Game' On Wendy Williams

Brandy, along co-stars Lauren London and Jay Ellis, stopped by Wendy Williams to promote the season premiere of their show 'The Game' which airs tonight on BET at 10P/9C.



Brandy sits with Wendy first in a segment discussing 'The Game', Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' and her engagement to fiance Ryan Press. She also shared on future wedding plans.

On how he proposed:
"He popped the question on Christmas. My dad finished praying for the food and after everybody said amen, he was on one knee".

On her daughter's role in the wedding:
"She's the maid of honour. She's my best-friend, I love her unconditionally. Everything that I do in my life is for her, and every decision I make I have her in mind. It's just beautiful to have a bond with her and I just thought that, that would be a special moment for the both of us for her to share in that happiness on that special day".



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Brandy Talks About Her Roles In 'The Game' & Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' On Access Hollywood

Hot off the heels of performing two shows a night for five nights, back to back in Japan, Brandy is back in the U.S. doing promo for 'The Game' and her movie Tyler Perry's 'Temptation'.

Stopping by Access Hollywood Live, Brandy talks about her roles in two premiere's this week. First she shares on her role in The Game as Chardonnay and how her character is evolving and getting used to "new money". Secondly she speaks on her role as Melinda in Tyler Perry's Temptation, and how her character confronts a deep and dark secret, from a past she's been running from.

The Game premiere's March 26 in the U.S. on BET at 10P/9C. Tyler Perry's Temptation hits cinema's March 29.



An amazing interview. Whatever situation, bet on Brandy always bringing an uplifting light. Looking as beautiful as ever, it's good to see my girl back on the clock, not missing a beat. Yass Brandy!


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NEW VIDEO: 50 Cent - We Up ft. Kendrick Lamar

Along with the updated audio, 50 Cent goes ahead and releases the updated visual for his single 'We Up'.

Obviously opting to axe out Kid Kid's verse from the original, the updated audio includes a new verse from 50.

The video keeps us locked in a breathtaking view of 50′s enormous crib, complete with models, an extravagant view, and too many pools. This house has everything you need to be happy forever. LOL

NEW MUSIC: Tyga - F*ck For The Road ft. Chris Brown

As he gears up to release his third LP, Hotel California, Tyga has released a new track with his friend Chris Brown. Listen to “F*ck For The Road".

The song involves finding that one special girl to spend a couple of hours with and show a good time. We all know what happens next so do not be fooled. There is plenty of TRaww and Breezy to go around.

Fresh TV: Season 3 Episode 12

Beyoncé’s The New Face Of H&M

The entertainer will continue her reign of being everywhere with a new ad campaign for mass retailer H&M.

Bey, who kicks off her sold-out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on April 15, will appear in television and print ads featuring pieces from the H&M summer collection. The ads introduce "Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M," "the idea that women can be all things: strong, vulnerable, sensual, maternal, fun and flirtatious," according to a release from H&M. Look for the clothes starting the beginning of May.

"I've always liked H&M's focus on fun and affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements, fire, water, earth and wind. It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island. It felt more like making a video than a commercial," says Beyoncé of the project.

The ads were shot in Nassau, which is located in the paradise of the Bahamas, by photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The commercial will debut a new song by Beyoncé, entitled, “Standing On The Sun”.

NEW VIDEO: Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines ft. T.I. & Pharrell

Robin Thicke teams up with music industry all-stars T.I. and Pharrell for the new song and visuals for “Blurred Lines.”

This song is set to be the lead single off his yet-to-be-titled forthcoming album, which is being released later this year through Star Trak / Interscope Records. Watch this simplistic and captivating video from Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell now and please remain dancing at all times.

VH1 Behind The Music: 50 Cent

Curtis Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, grew up on the violent and drug infested streets of Jamaica, Queens. Headed down the wrong road, 50 Cent gave up the hustle and chased a new dream: to become a hip hop star. But his road to super stardom wouldn't be easy. With gritty street rhymes, 50 attacked the industry and his bad boy reputation grew as fast as his list of enemies.

50 Cent parleyed his street hustle instincts into an empire, forming the G Unit business enterprise and inking a lucrative deal with Vitamin Water that reportedly earned him over 100 million dollars. Older and wiser, he hasn't lost the edge he honed on the streets of New York as he continues his relentless quest for success.

NEW MUSIC: Tank - Shots Fired ft. Chris Brown

Here's a newly leaked track from Tank and Chris Breezy titled 'Shots Fired'. On the club-banger, Tank brags about all the things he has while Breezy let's the ladies know how he puts it down.

The song is a departure from what I'm used to hearing from Tank. In saying that, the record is still hot. Two very attractive males, attitude, bragging over a thumping beat, it's a winner!

Thanks to The L.A. Leakers via Miss Jia, check out the track below.

NEW MUSIC: Rihanna - Pour It Up REMIX ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.

Enlisting rappers Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J and T.I., Rihanna offers up a remix to 'Unapologetic' track, Pour It Up.

Rihanna takes the back seat as the featured artists take turns. This is the perfect time to drop this remix which features Young Jeezy and Ross on the track together, if you know their history.

NEW VIDEO: Aaradhna - Great Man

After snatching five nods at this years Pacific Music Awards, Aaradhna drops the visuals today for her latest single 'Great Man'.

Aaradhna shows off her silhouette and even some dance moves in the new video. Ms Patel looks amazing as she performs against stylish, pop-up like graphic visuals. With cameo's by her real life fiancé, Breakers player Leon Henry as well as dancer Parris Goebel and her ReQuest Dance Crew.

Check out the Jared Kahi produced visuals below..



Love the graphics in this video. Very fitting for the song. As Aaradhna steps her game all the way up, she's looking better than ever! Congrats on the 5 Pacific Music Award nominations Aaradhna!!

Pacific Music Awards 2013 Nominees

Aaradhna leads this years 2013 Pacific Music Awards with five nods which were announced at a ceremony at Auckland's Aotea Centre.

The winners of the awards, will be announced at an event at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre on May 30. Check out the full list of nominees below, including new category NZ on Air Best Pacific Music Video.


BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST

Aaradhna ‘Treble & Reverb’
Iva Lamkum ‘Black Eagle’
Ria ‘The One’

NZ MUSIC COMMISSION BEST PACIFIC MALE ARTIST

Savage ‘Mayhem & Miracles’
Swiss ‘Slow Wind’
Vaniah Toloa ‘Tofi O Tamatane’

NIU FM BEST PACIFIC URBAN ARTIST

Aaradhna ‘Treble & Reverb’
Iva Lamkum ‘Black Eagle’
Swiss ‘Slow Wind’

RADIO 531PI BEST PACIFIC GROUP

Home Brew ‘Home Brew’
The Hypnotics ‘Give It Time’
Tomorrow People ‘One’

NZ ON AIR BEST PACIFIC MUSIC VIDEO

Aaradhna ‘Lorena Bobbitt’
Iva Lamkum ‘Doo Bop’
Vince Harder ‘Far From Here’

APRA BEST PACIFIC SONG

Aaradhna ‘Wake Up’
Iva Lamkum ‘Doo Bop’
Swiss ‘Slow Wind’

TAGATA PASIFIKA BEST PACIFIC LANGUAGE

Mangere Congregational Church of Jesus ‘Ia Outou Vivi’I’
Mr Tanoa ‘My Sweat & Tears’
Vaniah Toloa ‘Tofi O Tamatane’

BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM

Aaradhna ‘Treble & Reverb’
Home Brew ‘Home Brew’
Tomorrow People ‘One’

Fresh TV: Season 3 Episode 11

NEW MUSIC: Beyoncé - Bow Down/I Been On

Beyoncé has released a new track! Bow Down / I Been On! The Queen has returned.

Not a single but a viral track, Mrs. Carter takes it all the way ratchet. Letting y'all have it with lines like, "..I took some time to live my life but don't think I'm just his little wife, don't get it twisted! this my shit, bow down bitches.."

If the second half of the track sounds familiar, It's because it's the background music in her commercials for the Mrs. Carter Show tour.

Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments.

NEW MUSIC: Dawn Richard - Bum Bum

Ex-Bad Boy artist Dawn Richard drops a new track titled 'Bum Bum'. Not fitting the epic, elemental vision of her album Goldenheart, the reggae friendly track surfaces as a unreleased track.

Check out the flirty track below and download.

WHO SUNG IT BETTER: Olivia VS Erica Mena

If you've followed VH1‘s ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ you would know all too well about the drama between Olivia, Erica Mena and a song titled ‘Where Do I Go From Here’.

Throughout all the back and forth between the ladies and their joint manager Rich Dollaz, Olivia finally solidifies the track, recording it, releasing it and it sitting pretty this week at no.10 on iTunes' R&B/Soul charts!

Both recorded the same song but only one is official. Who do you think did it better? Listen and VOTE Below!

NEW VIDEO: Pitbull - Feel This Moment ft. Christina Aguilera

Pitbull releases the visuals for his collaboration with Christina Aguilera featured from his seventh album, Global Warming.

The simple video is a mixture of tour footage, reflecting on Pitbull's journey, performing shows across the globe and separate footage shot specifically for the video. Jumping from no.18 to no.13 on Billboard, Feel This Moment pulls from A-ha's No. 1 hit "Take on Me" and credits the group as co-writers.

Check out the David Rousseau directed visuals below and let me know what you think in the comments..

Mutya, Keisha & Siobhan Cover Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools'

Slowly but surely making their return to the music scene, the Sugababes' original line-up, now simply called 'Mutya, Keisha & Siobhan,' have dropped at fun cover of Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools'.

After a recording session with Blood Orange (Florence and the Machine, The Chemical Brothers), the girls decided to record this cover.



Love this cover. The harmonies sooth over the hard knocking beats, taking and making this song their own. This makes me NEED their comeback sooner rather than later!

VIDEO: Beyoncé Covers ‘Shape’ Magazine

Beyoncé Knowles is SHAPE magazine's newest cover girl as she lands the April issue. Showing off her hot bikini body, Beyoncé reveals how she lost the 57 pounds she gained while pregnant with daughter Blue Ivy.

“I didn’t have a lot of time to lose the weight because I scheduled a show three months after I gave birth, which I would never do again,” she laughs. “I’m not a person that is naturally very thin. I am a person that has to work at keeping my body in shape.”

Check out the behind-the-scenes clip below.

NEW VIDEO: Iggy Azalea - Work

Slowly but surely, we're inching closer to Iggy Azalea's debut album The New Classic. While there's still no official release date, here's the completed visuals for her track 'Work'.

Iggy Azalea has been on tour for a while from touring with Rita Ora to Nas, taking out time to team up with Jonas & Francois to shoot this video. Louboutin, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas Originals and vintage Versace make fashion cameo's on Iggy's flawless body.

Check out the video below...

Rihanna Annouces Auckland Show + Ticket Info

She didn't forget about us! Rihanna is bringing her Diamonds World Tour to Auckland at Vector Arena on October 6!

Rihanna - Diamonds World Tour

WHEN: October 6

WHERE: Vector Arena Auckaland

Advance tickets for Rihanna's 2013 Diamonds World Tour will be available at Visa Entertainment from Friday 15 March, 9am. My Live Nation members can access tickets through the exclusive pre-sale beginning at midday Tuesday 19 March from Live Nation. VIP packages click HERE.

NEW VIDEO: Kelly Rowland - Kisses Down Low

Kelly Rowland serves up the Colin Tilley directed visuals for her single 'Kisses Down Low' and boy, was it well worth the wait!

The flawless, chocolate skinned beauty serves several different looks in this eye catching, playful video. “The theme is fun and flirty and pin-up,” says Ms Rowland. “It feels really flirty, and I wanted to bring that out of the song, instead of making it as racy.”

The Rock City written gem will appear on her upcoming fourth album Talk a Good Game.

Check out the video as well as the behind the scenes footage below...