Lil Kim may be a year shy of 40, however the rap icon combats the industry’s unfair age bias by playing up her sexy instead of toning it down.

The defiant diva dominates in this newly released snap, which believed to be from an upcoming magazine spread.

Back on the scene, the pint-sized femcee seemingly appears the most serious she’s been about her own comeback in years, recently releasing well-received ‘Dead Gal Walking’.

A lot that has been and will continue to be said about Kim (much of which is due to her own doing), however as a rap royal whose success narrative serves as the blueprint for the femcees of today, it would be great to see her have at least one more “moment” – be that a single, album…something! For the time being, we’ll hit replay on ‘The Naked Truth’.

UPDATE: The rapper just unwrapped another snap on Twitter:

Your thoughts?

As the gift-giving season draws nearer, Britney Spears is getting into the spirit early.

For, after initially promising fans new single ‘Perfume’ on November 5th, it has been confirmed that the ballad will instead arrive…tomorrow!

Details after the jump…

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With the ‘Lotus’ era now well and truly over, and the singer behind it now eyeing creative pastures new, there’s no doubt fans of Christina Aguilera desperately await confirmation of a new LP from the revered vocalist.

Luckily for them, today saw the singer confirm that she is working on new material, though it isn’t her own. For, in doing her part to support fresh and deserving talent, she has lent her voice to Great Big World‘s cut ‘Say Something‘, and has shared footage of her recording her portion of the number in a clip that awaits you below!

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Two nights ago, Australia’s ‘All Phones Arena‘ opened it doors to Beyonce ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘, serving as the first Australian venue to be serviced with the sold out world tour.

It was there, as she prepared to close the show, that the ‘Stop Sign’ singer moved fans with her very own take on Whitney Houston‘s Dolly Parton crafted classic ‘I Will Always Love You‘, in tribute to the late entertainer.

How her cover fares when placed next to the originals?

You tell us, after the jump!

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Months his before his ex girlfriend Rihanna learned her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘ has generated a reported $100,342,254 from 65 of its 96 shows, Drake kicked off his ‘Would You Like A Tour?‘ alongside Ciara‘s husband to be Future and the ever remarkable Miguel.

Now, as the stage show’s ego bursts at the seams by way of the positive reviews it has garnered, ‘Tour’ now finds itself dominating the video sharing outlet YouTube, as fans who attended its dates take to the site to upload footage from their nights.

Wish you had picked up tickets for yourself?

Join the club and press play below…

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‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon‘ played host to a performance of the Urban smash ‘First Chain‘ last night, performed by none other than Big Sean and his one time label mate Kid Cudi.

Joined by ‘The Roots‘, the Hip Hop pair rocked the stage sans the cut’s other contributor Nas, delivered after its supporting album ‘Hall of Fame’ topped Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums upon its August 27th release!

Check ’em out below!

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 As sales of her second studio album skate well past the 5 million sold worldwide milestone, this week has brought with it the first week sales predictions for its more radio friendly follow up ‘ARTPOP‘.

Predictions, from the ever accurate Hits Daily Double. The same ‘Double’ who predicted Rihanna would score her first #1 album with ‘Unapologetic’ weeks before its November 2012 release.

So, just how many units do they believe the Pop icon is set to shift come release week?

The answer to that question awaits you below…

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Grammy winning gospel songstress Le’andria Johnson set the net ablaze hours ago when messages were lifted to her Twitter slamming Music World Gospel label head/famed manager Matthew Knowles (father of pop superstar Beyonce) for being a “crook”.

The original message (which has now been removed) was accompanied with a phone number soliciting media requests for interviews.  As word quickly spread across the Web and courted the attention of secular and gospel outlets alike, it appears the ‘Sunday Best’ champion’s team is trying to shut down the story.

Official statement inside…

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The general public may have given the movie the positive reviews it longed for, but it seems TLC‘s ‘Crazy Sexy Cool‘ biopic has rubbed many of the ladies’ former ‘acquaintances’ the wrong way.

For, as former manager Pebbles continue to face the wrath of many a music lover for her portrayal in the piece, the sister of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes has now come forward to express the ‘hurt’ her family felt, due to the involvement – or lack of – they were allowed to have in crafting the finished and allegedly accurate product.

Peep Reigndrop‘s heartfelt estimation of the movie and its supposed inaccuracies below…

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Atlantic City welcomed John Legend and Tamar Braxton its shores last week, greeting the pair as they continue on in the former’s ‘Made To Love’ stage show, in which the latter is supporting.

It was there, in proving the skill and determination that’s taken to the top of the R&B pack, that she dazzled their audience with a riveting rendition of her signature single ‘Love & War‘, armed with a band and the voice that continues to grace many a playlist by way of the cut’s supporting album.

Not sure why there’s already talk of major Grammy nominations heading her way?

Pop open the lid and press play…

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With its official release set for this coming Tuesday, Eminem whips fans into a frenzy by releasing the ‘stream’ for his forthcoming album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’.

On its guest list? Well, if production from Rick Rubin and Dr.Dre wasn’t enough to secure your interest in the effort, perhaps collaborations with Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Skylar Grey will do the trick, all available to enjoy via the link…below!!

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