T.I. has worked with everyone from Rihanna to Kid Rock, but he’s especially excited about a new record with André 3000.

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Nelly Furtado got some unlikely inspiration from Odd Future when recording her latest single “Big Hoops (Bigger the Better).” The Canadian singer reveals how Tyler, the Creator and his controversial crew influenced the Rodney Jerkins-produced track.

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Bobby V takes a look in the “Mirror” on the first single off his fifth album Dusk Till Dawn, due October 2 on Blu Kolla Dreams/eOne Music. The R&B crooner gets freaky with his girl in the bedroom, while a lovestruck Lil Wayne buzzes about finding his Apollonia on the upbeat R&B jam, produced K.E. on the Track (Chris Brown, Travis Porter).

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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton sizzle on screen in their first-ever TV commercial together for Rémy Martin VSOP. The “Duets” star follows his beautiful wife through a fantastical mansion, meeting up on the rooftop to enjoy a glass of cognac.

The power couple previously showed off their chemistry in the steamy videos for “Lost Without U” and “Love After War.”

Rémy Martin’s nationwide campaign kicks off June 4, but you can watch the 60-second spot below.

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Big Sean added some sparkle to his smile thanks to Houston rapper and go-to grill maker Paul Wall. The Detroit MC showed off his sparkly new accessory featuring a row of white and gold diamonds.

“Hey mom, no cavities,” tweeted Sean, who was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2012 BET Awards.

He will hit the stage at Hot 97 Summer Jam this weekend, and is readying his sophomore album for a September release.

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While we wait for more music from JoJo, the pop starlet teases us with her sexy collaboration with JON MCXRO, a group made up of production trio The Stereotypes (Far East Movement, Justin Bieber). The track, along with collaborations with Miguel and Bun B, appears on their new album The Fifth of Never (Gold Cup Edition).

JoJo’s oft-delayed album Jumping Trains is still awaiting a release date. “Curious 2know the status of my album? tweet BlackgroundMG,” she wrote. “They control the $ & album date. In the meantime, I’m gonna keep working LoveUAll.”

She received a major co-sign from Nicki Minaj, who shouted her out on Twitter. “Yo jojo on sum real g shit ‘the high road’ is one of the best rnb albums of all time. Why aren’t u making music??? I need another one my G,” tweeted the “Starships” rapper.

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French Montana is recovering after shooting the wild video for “Pop That” with Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross during Urban Beach Week in Miami over Memorial Day weekend. The Miami Herald‘s Deborah Acosta was on set as the Bad Boy rapper and his famous entourage partied poolside in the clip for the first single off his upcoming debut Excuse My French.

Weezy skated onto the set and performed alongside Drizzy, Rozay, and a pool full of bikini-clad models, while Rihanna watched from the sidelines. Afterwards, they hit up LIV nightclub where the festivities continued.

See them turn it up in Miami Beach.

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