In her latest webisode, Rihanna takes you to her “LOUD” tour stop at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. The pop megastar performs “Hard” and greets fans, who are over the moon upon meeting their idol. She also gets a visit from The-Dream, who chats about working on her upcoming album Talk That Talk.

“I think we got two smashes. We should have four,” said the singer-songwriter. “The normal goal of somebody like me that’s this intense is just to knock everybody off the album that I can. That doesn’t really mean in a bad way. It’s just how I have to psyche myself up [to make great music].”

Whether the crowd is stadium status or an packed into an intimate venue, Roc Nation songstress Bridget Kelly uses her music to make the moment. Watch as Life+Times documents the artist in her element; the stage.

In her first sit-down interview since returning to the UK, Kelly Rowland candidly addresses the “drama” surrounding her missing her judging/mentor duties on the UK X-Factor due to illness, she spoke at length with That Grape Juice about her new single “Down For Whatever,” the new version of her Here I Am LP, her next studio album (exclusive details) and a whole lot more.

Jason Derulo returns to his dance style on his latest single “Breathing,” off his sophomore album Future History (in stores now). Here is the official video for the sure to be club hit, which finds Jason coming alive from a spider web covered chair in a dark and spooky warehouse, creepy x-ray images of his body were a bit much, but of course well choreographed dance scenes. Video is pretty good actually. Check it out.

Sean “The Pen” Garrett continues his grind, and as he keeps up the promotion for his new album he will be releasing a webisode series titled ‘Artistry Of The Pen.’ Check out the trailer for the new visuals now.

Verse Simmonds returns with a brand new video for “Miss Johnson” featuring Bu, the latest joint lifted from his well received new mixtape The Sextape Chronicles Pt 2. Video directed by Damien Marcano. “Miss Johnson” produced by Reign.

Miss Johnson just don’t know!

Alicia Keys was the belle of the ball at the 8th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday evening (Nov. 3). The Grammy-winning songstress, who co-founded the non-profit organization, shimmered as she posed with husband Swizz Beatz. The annual event benefits children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in India and Africa. Guests were treated to performances by Usher, will.i.am, Norah Jones, and Keys, who dueted with Jay Sean.

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Following the news of her 11th No. 1 hit with “We Found Love,” Rihanna shows off the first promo photos for her sixth album Talk That Talk, coming November 21. The Bajan beauty sports a blazer while slouched in a rusted chair, gripping the brim of her hat in one image. In another, the curly-haired diva straddles the banister of a staircase, while wearing boots and a red, black, and white-striped outfit.

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MDMA dropped off his official video for his collaboration with Lupe Fiasco. Eye candy galore.

DJ Smallz blows some Southern Smoke and goes upside down for this latest SSR R&B installment — the 6th in the series. Featuring a gang of new R&B tracks, this new mix is hosted by up-and-coming R&B new jack Bei Maejor, who’s upside down mixtapes have people calling him one of the next big R&B acts.

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