Undeterred by the so-so sales forecast for ‘Reclassified’, ‘Fancy’ femcee Iggy Azalea continued along the promo trail for the LP.

Taking to the stage on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, the Australian bred rapper performed ‘Beg For It’ – the lead release from the set (which serves as a re-issue of debut album ‘The New Classic’).

Backed by a full band and a duo of dancers, watch Ms. I-GG-Y in action below….

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22 years after their Chris Strokes-backed debut, the R&B trio have set their sights on fresh chart glory this year, reforming to release brand new material.

Seemingly undeterred (or unaware) of the obstacles recent revelations have thrown on their path, their comeback will bring it with a brand spanking new show, set to be supported by their new single ‘Let Me Know.’

Will good music be what it takes to clean up the mess that currently sullies their legacy?

Find out below…

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If ever there was any doubt that new times are nigh, it was dispelled last week when it was revealed that the Billboard 200 would now include streams in its chart methodology.

Now, less than seven days later, it has been announced that sister chart – the Billboard Hot 100 – will also be experiencing change.

Find out how it’ll affect singles moving forward below…

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Ne-Yo and Pitbull touched down at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ hours ago, stopping by to perform and promote their brand new single, ‘Time of Our Lives.’

Fortunately for those in dire need of “R&B Ne-Yo”, the Pop bop won’t appear on his forthcoming album, but will feature on Pit’s, named ‘Globalization.’

Check ’em out below…

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Since blazing onto the scene in 2008, Lady GaGa has earned the title of one of music’s hardest working women.

It’s clearly a status the star wears with pride because she continues to showcase such traits.

For, a mere matter of days after wrapping her six-month ‘artRave’ tour in Paris, the 28-year-old hit New York this morning to perform on The View in support of her chart-topping Jazz album ‘Cheek To Cheek’.

Together with Tony Bennett, her duet partner, Mother Monster soared with a rousing rendition of the LP’s title track.

Check it out below…

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NYC’s Gramercy Theatre had the pleasure of welcoming Jazmine Sullivan through its doors this month, inviting her to perform a number of her more celebrated numbers for her fans in the city.

It was there, much to the delight of these fans, did she tribute ‘Lost Ones‘ chanteuse Lauryn Hill and Roberta Flack, by performing the classic number ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song‘, released by the latter in 1973 and covered by Hill during her time in The Fugees.

How Sullivan’s version compares?

Find out below…

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Jennifer Hudson‘s ability to book a stage is hard to rival these days.

The soulful songbird once again stepped into the spotlight last night to rock the house at the finale of ‘Dancing With The Stars’.

Backed by Gorgon City, the Oscar and Grammy winner delivered a roof-raising rendition of her collaboration with the Dance maestros, ‘Go All Night‘.

Peep the performance below…

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Beyonce may be taking a laxed approach to promotion these days, but her buzzing BeyHive are proving ever-active in their support for the singer.

The sales forecasts for the ‘Beyonce – Platinum Edition {More}’ EP suggest that Queen B’s reign shows no signs of slowing.

Details below…

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Check out Tinashe!

The rising R&B star, whose single ‘2 On’, was a smash this Summer, styles and profiles in the latest issue of VICE magazine, posing it up in shoot that tributes “British Adolescence”.

Fans of the singer can catch her on the ‘Aquarius Tour’ next year; the international trek will see the 21-year-old hit many major cities across the US and Europe.

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As his former collaborator Dawn Richard enjoys life after Danity Kane, Drew Scott  continues on on his solo journey this November, entering the latest stage of his career with the EP ‘Places I’ve Ever Been Vol.II.‘

Available to stream below, the EP is a follow up to the project that was ‘Places I’ve Ever Been’, released in the last quarter of last year and laying the foundations for a career Scott no doubt hopes will flourish in the new one.

Ready to give it a spin?

Step into his world below…

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After more than a year of push-backs, Rihanna is finally making moves with her eighth studio album.

The chronically delayed set has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with some reports suggesting that the project was in disarray while others have hinted at a surprise roll-out.

While the answers are yet to manifest, the 26-year-old took to Instagram moments ago to preview a new song.

Check it out below…

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We’re talking about Iggy Azalea of course, touching down on US soil with her debut album ‘The New Classic’ with the help of the aforementioned smash ‘Fancy‘ back in April, and its follow-up ‘Reclassified’ this November.

However, it would seem not even a #1 single and smash hits with Rita Ora, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande were enough to convince the general public to her support her latest body of work this week, as it’s set to tank something vicious!

How vicious? 11,000 units, set to be sold by the release by the time next week’s ‘Billboard 200‘ chart is published, despite the benefit of the several Black Friday promotions its November release date armed it with.

‘Hits Daily Double’ reports:

SHADYXV (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) 140-150k sales; 155-165k sales + streams
Beyoncé – Platinum Edition (More) EP (Columbia) 60-65k sales, 80-90k sales + streams*
Rick Ross (Def Jam) 60-65k sales, 65-70k sales + streams
Selena Gomez (Hollywood) 15-18k sales, 30-35k sales + streams
Iggy Azalea (Grand Hustle/Def Jam) 11-13k sales, 25-30k sales + streams**
Pitbull (Mr. 305/RCA) 20-25k sales, 28-32k sales + streams
David Guetta (Parlophone) 20-25k sales, 27-30k sales + streams

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