You’ve read the speculations, assumptions, and projections, but tonight Billboard yields the official report of where Beyonce’s fifth album stands regarding its chart placement and first week numbers.

Indeed, competitors were already distraught by the digital records demolished by the ‘Bow Down’ beauty, but now Billboard’s ruling now brings with it new records the pop queen has broken.

Let your curiosity lead you below:

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Tonight’s ‘The Voice’ finale brought with it a collaboration of pop titans.

Indeed, contrary to an alleged half decade long rivalry, pop divas Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera joined forces to lend an electrifying live rendition of the former’s R.Kelly-assisted hit ‘Do What U Want’.

Did one outshine the other?  Or, did the long-time feuding divas co-exist in harmony?  Find out below:

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Veteran diva Celine Dion took to the Season 5 finale of ‘The Voice’ tonight to show the talented hopefuls how its done.  With assistance from her ‘Incredible’ co-star Ne-Yo, the diva lent one of the night’s most talked about performances.

A feat she managed to accomplish twice as she also moved the crowd with her hit ‘Love Can Move Mountains’ with winner Tessanne Chin.  Before you head here to see that, tuck in below to see her incredible performance with Ne-Yo:

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Tessanne Chin has been crowned the season 5 winner of NBC’s ‘The Voice’.

The big-voiced songstress rocked the competition as part of ‘Team Adam’.  The Jamaica-born singer has seen her fair share of shine prior to ‘The Voice’ as she’s opened for the likes of Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle, but it was the NBC-hosted reality talent singing show that has made Chin a household name.

See her Celine Dion-assisted performance of ‘Love Can Move Mountains’ from tonight’s finale…

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After dazzling fans with the surprise of the fastest selling digital album in history, pop superstar Beyonce continues the ‘audiovisual’ journey of her self-titled album via a second look behind the scenes of its creation.

Unveiling the inspirations behind tunes like ‘Flawless’ and ‘Pretty Hurts’, the diva shines and sheds light on some of her favorite cut from her fifth #1 album.

Are you ready for more from the world of ‘Yonce?  Watch below:

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If Beyonce’s album had you wondering whether 2013 saved its best moments until the end, tonight’s finale of ‘The Voice’ confirms it.

For, in a surprise (quite literally) no one saw coming, it has been announced that  Lady GaGa and Christina Aguilera will be taking to the stage together in a mere matter of hours.

Details after the jump…

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After days of silence following the release of a certain self-titled album, ROC ‘Reb’l’ Rihanna has announced that she has become the face of Pierre Balmain‘s ‘Balmain.’

Set to star in the fashion house’s Spring campaign, the ‘Drunk On Love’ singer can be seen sporting a fit from the collection- shot by  Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in NYC, months before the unveiling of her eighth studio album!

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John Mayer’s ‘Paradise Valley‘ welcomes the launch of its latest music video today…a moving visual crafted for the love song that is ‘Who You Love.’

Featuring the performer’s girlfriend Katy Perry, the video comes courtesy of director Sophie Muller and made its arrival this morning on Perris‘ and Baker’s ‘Good Morning America.‘

Not a Mayer fan? Well, we’re sure that’ll change by the time the clip below draws to a close.

Find out why below…

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As blockbuster years go, few are much bigger than what 2013 has been for hitmaker Pharrell Williams.

From crafting smashes such as Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ and Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’, to being part of the team responsible for Beyonce’s surprise album, the 40-year-old is proving he’s more popular than ever. An incredible feat given that he’s been in the industry for well over a decade.

Next on the Neptune star’s agenda – solo success. A venture he’s partnered up with Sony’s Columbia Records to achieve.

Details after the jump…

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Drake lends a scorching verse to the Future jam ‘Sh*t’ today, signing, sealing and delivering it to the world as the pair embark on the ‘Would You Like a Tour?’

Featuring lyrics that a certain Kendrick Lamar may take offence to, the remix drops as his latest LP ‘Nothing Was The Same‘ re-enters the Billboard 200’s Top Twenty!

Is it any good? We’d say it is, packing an ice cold verse from Juicy J who takes aim at Rap’s ‘less authentic’ contributors.

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Shakira dishes on the importance of giving back this week, catching up with the folks over at ‘Today‘ for an interview launched to shed fresh light on her long running philanthropic efforts.

Also taking the time to share a number of Colombian Christmas traditions, her interview brought with it confirmation of a new school to be launched by the performer and talk of the family life that’ll no doubt inspire her forthcoming album.

Watch below…

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Soul-filled legends Toni Braxton and Babyface follow-up the chart-topping success of recent single ‘Hurt You’ with new song ‘Where Did We Go Wrong?’.

The slick cut has been made available to fans as a free “instant-grat” track when pre-ordering the pair’s new album ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ (due February 4th).

It’s currently unknown whether the song will serve as an official single. What is certain, though, is that it awaits after the jump…

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