With her first US smash hit single on the way, and a supporting tour set for takeoff this summer, it’d be safe to say 2014 has already proved to be all flavours of fruitful for Brit-Pop royal Rita Ora.

So, it should come as little surprise to anyone that her winning streak now extends far beyond the realm of music, and has poured over into her venture with Bernd Beetz ‘Rimmel London.‘

Why Hurricane Rita now finds itself  pulling in beaucoup bucks?

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He’s the Hip Hop prince responsible for setting the charts alight with his breakout smash ‘I Luv This’, rising to the R&B heavens on the cloud that is Def Jam.

We’re talking about August Alsina of course, releasing his debut album ‘Testimony’ yesterday morning and will now discover if the hype behind his name is just that…hype.

For today, the LP’s first week sales predictions were published by ‘Hits Daily Double.’

Will he sink or swim?

Find out below…

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Currently in heavy rotation on radio, TV, and online, Rita Ora‘s new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ looks poised to be another chart smash for the Roc Nation star.

So as to give the Calvin Harris cut an added push, the singer has unwrapped a new behind the scenes look at the track’s Francesco Carrozzini directed video.

Roc Nation’s First Lady in action after the jump…

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Urban Pop princess Ariana Grande is to be awarded the ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ by the Music Business Association next month, set to receive the honour for her contributions to Pop music.

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Rita Ora is playing approximately no games with her American arrival.

The chart-topper, whose show-stopping “moment” with  Zac Efron at last week’s MTV Movie Awards made headlines globally, is set to capitalise on her Stateside buzz by hitting one of the most coveted stages on the US late night circuit.

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Are Mr & Mrs. Carter heading out on tour together?

According new reports, Beyonce and Jay-Z are indeed set to hit the road this Summer for a major US trek.

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While the jury’s out on when exactly Jennifer Lopez plans to promote new single ‘I Luh Ya Papi’, the singer maintains a buzz of sorts by giving fans a behind the scenes at the track’s sun-kissed video.

The clip, which arrived in February, caused quite the stir thanks to its tongue-in-cheek approach to gender role reversal.

Peep how the visual was pieced together after the jump…

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Today brings with it ‘Testimony’ –  the long-awaited debut LP of R&B newcomer August Alsina.

Fueled by lead singles ‘Numb’ and ‘Make It Home,’ the album’s record shelf debut was also accompanied by the unveiling of the music video for the Fabolous-assisted tune ‘Get Ya Money.’

Taking to ‘106 & Park’ to premiere the Payne Lindsey-directed visual, the show’s host Keshia Chante wasn’t exactly getting much love from the ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ crooner when she asked about his ongoing beef with the song’s duet partner Trey Songz.

Making for hilariously awkward TV, watch the clip, the full episode, and new video below.  Tell us:  was August wrong for scolding Miss Chante on live television?

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The time is nigh for Ariana Grande fans!

Moments ago the Urban-Pop powerhouse announced the title of her new single, which dubs as the lead release from her fiercely anticipated sophomore album.

What’s has the track been christened? Find out below…

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Into cholas and hookahs?

If the answer to the above is yes, you’ll no doubt feel right at home tuned into Tyga‘s ‘Senile‘ visual, featuring Young Money compadres Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj!

Weird, wild and wacky, the video drops in aid of its supporting album ‘Rise of an Empire‘, which features original material from ‘Money’s hit-makers, responsible for Minaj’s digital smash ‘Lookin’ Ass.’

What director Colin Tilley cooked up for the crew this time?

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For months, speculation has been rife about the status of Brandy relationship with fiancé Ryan Press.

Indeed, there has been strong suggestion that the Vocal Bible was no longer with the respected music exec.

Sadly, the rumors have been confirmed as true moments ago – with the diva’s rep releasing a statement addressing the pair’s split.

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Estelle ups her edgy in the video for racy new single ‘Make Her Say (Beat It Up)’.

The controversial cut has generated debate aplenty since hitting the net earlier this year – and it appears the London-bred/New York-based beauty is keen to capitalise on the buzz by cooking up an equally “engaging” visual.

See what we mean below. {Video may not be suitable for younger readers}

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