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Don't cross Iggy Azalea or Rita Ora. The two blonde ladies teamed up, gearing up to get the wheels in motion and portray sexy samurais in the 'Kill Bill'-inspired music video for "Black Widow," the latest single from the Aussie rap sensation's debut studio album, "The New Classic." The hate and revenge is echoed in the cinematic new clip features female assassins, pays homage to '70s kung-fu flicks and it's pretty killer.
"Black Widow," was co-written by Katy Perry, boasts a hook sung by British singer Ora, and its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. "It has a little bit of a 'Dark Horse' vibe," Azalea commented. "The beat is a bit grimy... catchy, but it's very hip-hop-y. It's not a pop-driven record, and Rita really sings on it." Azalea explained the song's meaning: "It's kind of about being so enamored with somebody that you're so obsessed with them that you just hate their guts and just want to kill them," she said. "To me they love it and then they crush it."
Directed by Director X, the visual starts off with an opening skit where we see Azalea working as a waitress at a diner, who takes the order of Ora's character and her obnoxious male companion, played by "Kill Bill" actor Michael Madsen. It seems to get on Azalea's nerves. she begins to dream up ways she and her blonde sidekick would work together to take him down. From there on, it's an all-out action sequence, as Azalea enters samurai training, while Ora wins a hand of poker against T.I. and "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino, who make quick cameos.

Influenced by a beloved film, the girls reunite and get their "Kill Bill" steez on at the end of the video, which is heavily inspired by the Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," as both music stars rocking one-piece leather suits, and using samurai swords fighting off a group of men with their impressive sword skills and ultimately having the black widow venomous spider take down Madsen with their stunning swordplay. Ora's cleavage at the poker table scene is pretty intense. Watch the video now and don’t forget to see the girls perform the song together live at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards next Sunday.

Following a two-year hiatus since the release of her debut album, the British bombshell Rita Ora comes back strong on the music scene with a one-two punch, dropping a new single in the morning and an accompanying music video in the afternoon for the sumptuous pop track "I Will Never Let You Down," the kick off single from Ora's upcoming sophomore studio album. The sweet, fun and sexy video re-imagines the carefree rabble-rouser from the "How We Do (Party)" clip as an elegant model, complete with black-and-white poses, glittering gloves and luscious red lipstick that truly lets her personality shine.
Written and produced by real-life boyfriend Calvin Harris, the uptempo feel-good pop song features Ora singing sweetly about love as her vocals, with its EDM edges smoothed out, perfectly blend over Harris' up-lifting electro-pop big beats, a repetitive lyrical construction and creating a song and a sound that's a perfect lead-in for the upcoming summer months. When asked by Nick Grimshaw on his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show what it was like working with her man, she confessed: "Honestly, it was so natural. I wouldn't have done it if it didn't make any sense."
"I think this is the perfect song to launch my new album because I wanted to be as personal as possible and honest as possible and I'm happy right now, I'm in a really good place," revealing details of the stylish spring jam to Dave Berry and Lisa Snowdon on Heart FM, Ora said. "I really wanted people to see how I felt and how I want other people to feel when they listen to my music - happy - so I love the fact that this is such an uplifting love song... it has such a positive message."
Ora brought what she described as a "good, energetic love song," to life in the 80s themed visuals. With a bit of an '80s theme, the video, which was directed by Francesco Carrozzini, feels like a high-fashion photo shoot as it fully encompasses the fun vibe of the song. The clip flip-flops between black-and-white shots and color scenes, as we see the 23-year-old Kosovo pop princess striking several glamorous poses and choreographies around in an array of revealing neon outfits and show off her playful side, her dance moves, her runway walk and her love for fashion.

Broken hearts don't matter when you're in paradise. And for Snoop Lion and Rita Ora, who made an escape to a tropical paradise where they soak up the Thai culture, sun, water, and dance on the beach in the feel-good video for their rosy-sounding heartbreak duet, "Torn Apart," which appearing on Snoop's latest 12th studio album, "Reincarnated," which has released in April, and marked a departure for Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. from his days of Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion. The album, which focused on a reggae sound rather than Snoop's traditional rap vibe.
The 41-year-old reborn reggae musician has steadily rolled out new records and definitely settled into his new persona with fully embraced the laid-back vibe of reggae music. A definite cross-cultural experience, with the reggae sounds and Southeast Asian scenery, "Torn Apart" is a light-hearted summer tune. The 22-year-old British-Kosovo singer's strong vocals provide a great contrast to Snoop's chilled singsong verses and the track's thumping horns. The summery visual goes really well with this reggae-infused track and captures the song's mellow and relaxed groove as the two convene with a crew of indigenous dancers where they all shake it to the reggae-tinged beat.
Shot instagram-style and live from Thailand, the video begins with Snoop and Rita cozying up at a bar during their exotic getaway, recalling their fond memories of an amazing summer gone by in a black-and-white vintage filter. The clip quickly changes to color footage of the duo frolicking on the idyllic picturesque beaches and tropical scenery, mingling with the local traditional dancers and doing summery things like playing in the waves, throwing back brewskies, and jamming to some warm weather-appropriate reggae, while some Thai kickboxers working out in a swimming pool - perhaps an homage to Thai culture?
As the Major Lazer-crafted beat pulsates in the background, the energetic songstress wears a series of floaty summer outfits, jewels and bikinis seems to have got into the holiday spirit, is evidently enjoying herself and also manages to hop onto the back of an elephant for a quick ride, and swimming underwater, while the video also features the two write their names in the sand, then the video switches back to black-and-white with Snoop waking up as if from a dream. It's pretty much your perfect "fun in the sun" dream Thai vacation, only with perfect bodies and probably a five-star resort to go home to when you're profusely sweating and craving some air conditioning.

Following her performance at London's O2 Arena this past weekend for the Jingle Bell Ball, and overlooks the recent Twitter slander, Rita Ora hasn't it let slow up her pace with the release of her new sci-fi-inspired promo in visual-form for her fierce song, "Radioactive," third US single, and fourth overall from her debut album, "ORA," to be released in the US in early 2013. Well that's one way to draw attention away from her personal life.
Despite having notched up three consecutive UK No.1's, the 22-year-old Roc Nation star shows no signs of slowing with the push for her debut LP "ORA." While Ora is yet to confirm or deny the accusations, the singer recently said she understands the interest in her personal life as it comes with the job. "If you want to do my job, you have to suck it up, because it goes hand-in-hand with what you're doing. At the end of the day, the media are helping you - they're what you need," the songstress explained.
The record title represents more than just the singer's last name, as it also means "time" in her country of birth, Kosovo, and it took Ora a long time to get the LP completed. "The name of the album made sense because it's taken two and a half years to record," she said. Like Guetta-style dancefloor mode, the upbeat tempo of the track "Radioactive," is matched with an equally fetching promo, which sees the blonde Brit heads to different galaxies and turns into a robotic femme fatale and dwells in a futuristic wasteland surrounded by people in gas masks.
Ora goes "Radioactive" and shows off an array of colorful and eye-catching costumes throughout and even has her face attached to a robotic headpiece during one scene. She's unfazed by the harsh conditions though, as she sings about unity in the Syndrome-directed outer-space themed clip. The intense animation and graphics give a 3D feel as the British pop star takes you into her world of mind-blowing robotics and futuristic fashions. So put your palms to the sky and rock with Ora.

After wowing audiences across the US with her No.1 LP "Ora," British singer-songwriter Rita Ora heads to her hometown of Pristina, Kosovo, and parties with the city to delivers her fourth music video this year by way of "Shine Ya Light," the third UK single off her debut album, and will be fourth single in US. Ora is clearly an even bigger star in her hometown than she is everywhere else, and she turned the town upside down when she returned to her native hometown and it's good to get a closer look at her roots!
The Roc Nation singer has come a long way since being introduced to New York's Z100 radio station back in February with her boss Jay-Z. Often compared to Rihanna, the UK-based blonde bombshell seems to be finally stepping out from under Rihanna's shadow, and steps out in her own way for her new video "Shine Ya Light." Ora may be a worldwide pop superstar now, but she hasn't forgotten where she comes from. To prove it, she returned to her birthplace to celebrate her success with the locals. "I can't explain to you what this means," said Ora, who was overcome with emotion during her journey home. “This is the only place I wanted to shoot my video.”
The lyrics were inspired by Ora to dubstep and remix, the phrase "Shine Ya Light" was expression by Ora to find something which took several years to come when her debut album was released. Ora told The Boombox why she decided to record this reggae-flavored track. "'Shine Ya Light' was one of those songs that I wanted to do that came from a different kind of world," she explained. "You can hear my influences in it. Reggae is one of my big influences. I love mixing and matching genres. That's who I am. It feels good. It reminds me of an anthem."
Jay's protegee made an emotional return to the country of her birth like a Queen and shines bright in Emil Nava-directed video. But the video isn't a sombre affair - the 21-year-old struggles to stay dressed as she channels her in inner bad girl to ride through the streets on the back of a motorcycle and gets a police escort. Wearing her signature beanie, red lips and thigh-high stiletto boots. After warmly greeting her hometown fans, she performs near the Newborn monument with a breath-taking view of her town, symbolizing a sense of pride and accomplishment for her country.Enjoy her triumphant homecoming.

After hitting us with a brief preview a few days ago, Rita Ora unleashed the full video for her brand-new club-ready track "R.I.P.," which serves as her debut solo U.K. single. The 21-year-old singer, one of Jay-Z's Roc Nation artists, conquered the British charts with her DJ Fresh collaboration "Hot Right Now," but she's only getting started. With "R.I.P." stays true to her UK roots as well as embracing her new US family.
Penned by Drake and produced by Chase & Status, "R.I.P." basically boils down to her telling a dude that she's going to have him, so he'd better get ready. The seductive dub-inspired beat kicks off with a verse from fellow British rapper Tinie Tempah before the blonde bombshell unleashes her freaky side. The London-bred singer combines the sultriness of Rihanna with the rocker chick swagger of Gwen Stefani, one of her biggest influences. Vocally, her delivery was faultless, and the result is a sexy ode to homewrecking shot in a vacant parking lot with Tempah.
"I wonder if you'll be able to handle me," the blonde pop and R&B riser teases toward the end of the cut. "Mental pictures - no cameras, please." It's a classic show of rebellion from an artist who's clearly itching to set off some alarms. It's not unusual to see up-and-coming pop artists try and channel bigger stars when trying to gain an audience. But this is ridiculous. In the video for her single "R.I.P.," the British singer comes off like a second-hand Rihanna, from her wardrobe to the Talk That Talk-cribbing song itself.
Ora is working hard to dead in the new clip, video director Emil Nava and the styling team got her rough and tough, dressing her in wife beaters, beanies and leather jackets. She even dons a pair of sneakers in the video, which is rare for a pop chick these days. Ora runs and jumps around a warehouse and dances on top of cars all while flirting next to Tempah. It seems the only car parked in the garage has melted into the floor, and if that's the case, it's because Ora has exuded enough heat to actually liquify concrete.