All roads lead to September 3rd for Ariana Grande. For, the date sees the petite powerhouse unwrap her hotly anticipated album debut ‘Yours Truly’. 

Building on the buzz courted by official singles ‘The Way’ and ‘Baby I’, the 20-year-old placed the LP up for pre-order on iTunes moments ago, and in tandem made album cut ‘Right There’ available as a free download for all that sign up. The cut, which – as  reported – features Big Sean, is also purchasable as a standalone track.

Is it worth a buy, though? Find out after the jump…

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Robin Thicke is a testament to the age-old adage “good things come to those that wait”.

For, over a decade after his debut album hit shelves, the ‘Lost Without You’ maestro has found his way to the top of albums and singles charts with his latest project ‘Blurred Lines’ (parent album and lead single respectively).

Laying on thick an extensive month-long promo campaign for the project proved to pay off as reports last week indicated  it would see Robin soar to the tally’s top spot upon its refreshing this week.

Now, reports are showing the crooner has even bested those forecasted numbers, giving him his best first week sales to date:

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Vocal sensation Ariana Grande is gearing up for the release of her debut LP ‘Yours Truly’.

The eagerly anticipated album, which features chart hits ‘The Way’ and ‘Baby I’ arrives on September 3rd.

Want to find out what else the year’s biggest breakout star has cooked up for her ever-growing fanbase? Check out the official tracklisting for ‘Truly’ after the jump…

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Luke James has a way with the ladies it seems.

After thrilling audiences across North America as the opening act for Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs. Carter Show’ world tour, much to fan delight, this week brought with it the close of the first North American leg of the show prompting James returned to the promo trail for his soon due debut album.

Dropping by CBS’ ‘The Couch’ to lend an electric performance of his latest single ‘I.O.U.’, the Grammy-nominated crooner chatted about his inaugural project, touring with Beyonce, and so much more!

But, before you see that, check out James tributing another of today’s top Urban divas with his cover of Ciara‘s latest hit ‘Body Party’…

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Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that very few can command a stage quite like Drake.

Packing a passion that so many contemporary male acts are afraid to embrace, the performer showcased the best of his live muscle during last night’s  annual ‘OVO Fest‘, birthed this time to support his brand new album ‘Nothing Was The Same.’

While there, he served a moving rendition of TLC‘s Dallas Austin penned ‘FanMail‘, going onto surprise his audience with an appearance from the ladies themselves!

Were they any good?

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Miley Cyrus has spoken.

That’s right, now faced with the potent threat that is Ariana Grande, the former Disney belle kick starts the campaign for her brand new album…announcing its unique title minutes ago.

Details below…

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Jason Derulo.

The above is the name set to find its place on many lip tonight, following the release of his steamiest effort to date, ‘Talk Dirty’.

Marking a clean- but oh so dirty- departure from its once PG persona, the video for the single sees him turn up the heat to dangerous levels, joined by strip club anthem purveyor 2 Chainz.

Think you know Jason?

Think again below…

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While some Female MCs will avoid live performances at any cost, Azealia Banks has made live gigs the bread and butter of her artistry, headlining many a summer Festival in preparation for her ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘ debut.

Sure, while these performances do nothing to explain the confusion that surrounds the album’s roll out, they do give the world no choice but to accept that she stands as one of the best performers to grace her scene, putting even her most celebrated of rivals to shame.

Now watch her prove that point below, via footage lifted from her recent set at ‘Rock Werchter’!

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Fall in love with ‘All of Me‘, the cut sent to the world straight from John Legend‘s heart.

Featured on his upcoming LP ‘Love in the Future’, the song marks one of the album’s more Top 40 efforts, sure to secure many a sale once the album drops on September 3rd.

Not sure it’s worth the listen? Believe us when we say it is, and find out why below!

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‘The Great Gatsby‘ showcases even more of its soundtrack today, releasing the video for the Fergie fuelled ‘A Little Party Never Killed Nobody’, featuring Q-Tip and Goonrock!

Set in the 1920s, the fun filled visual sees the Contralto pull on her inner flapper and swing right into vintage action!

Party with Fergie Ferg below!

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For Eminem, the pressure’s undoubtedly on for his new album (due out this year) to match or better the seven that came before it.

Before that though, he may be pleased to learn that it’ll be received by an audience still very much in support of his cause…a cause, that’s now seen ‘Curtain’ certified 5x Platinum in the UK.

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For Chris Brown supporters, the release of his new album ‘X’ will mark one of the year’s more exciting events, set to see the star reach new creative territory and growth as an artist. Unfortunately, despite the love afforded to its lead single ‘Fine China‘, the Spinto Tenor has taken to Twitter- announcing that the album may very be hist last. Bad news below…

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