‘Hot Right Now’ collaborators Rita Ora and DJ Fresh seem to have taken different paths since releasing the single in 2012, according to the latter.

In an interview with ‘Digital Spy‘, Fresh revealed that why he and rapper Tinie Tempah have placed music at the forefront of their careers, Ora’s continued work in fashion and film have seen her become more interested in being a celebrity than a musician.

His words below…

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Chris Brown has been taken over by the remixing spirit.  Having already blessed ILoveMakonnen’s ‘Tuesday’ and Snootie Wild’s ‘Made Me,’ Breezy brings his ever artistic touch to French Montana’s ‘Don’t Panic.’

Produced by DJ Mustard, the tune surfaces as his latest studio album, ‘X,’ continues to dominate R&B charts.

Your first listen awaits below:

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Mary J. Blige is set to bring a taste of the UK to the world when she releases her new concept album ‘The London Sessions’ on December 2nd.

Conceived and recorded in the British capital, the LP boasts a beefy list of Brit-bred collaborators such as Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, Disclosure, and Sam Smith.

The latest track to surface from the set is ‘Nobody But You’. And, though not a single, the track serves as yet another taste of what folk can expect from the album as a body of work. Take a listen below…

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Lady GaGa has done it again.

The Pop powerhouse’s ambitious foray into the world of Jazz has paid off handsomely.

For ‘Cheek To Cheek’, her collaborative album with the legendary Tony Bennett has rocketed straight to #1 on the Billboard 200 tally.

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Jordin Sparks rarely finds her name in drama-drenched headlines. However, since splitting with Pop star boyfriend Jason Derulo (who she dated for 3 years), the American Idol winner has been the subject of ample discussion. Especially, following Derulo’s candid public stance on what caused the union to end.

Looking to set the record straight, Sparks stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today – where she answered the host’s expectedly direct questions. She also talked up her new projects.

Peep the interview below…

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There are just some people whose talent seemingly know few bounds.  And, if his storied acting, modeling, dancing, and now singing career suffice as evidence, then Miami dance machine Alvester Martin is one of them.

Already building quite the buzz after seeing his talented feet dance alongside some of music’s biggest names from Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez to Rihanna and Beyonce, now Martin is making his own moves in the recording industry.

As fans lay in wait for his official debut release via Emagine/Universal Music Group, the multi-talented crooner lets That Grape Juice in to get a peek at his first official music video and find out more about the man known to many as the “industry’s best kept secret.”

It’s all below:

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Since it’s the arrival of its music video, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Anaconda’ has seen now fewer than 100,000 units moved with every passing chart week.

Alas, not even the sweet smell of success could mask the brewing stench omitted by drama weighed in on by singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger, responsible for Chris Brown‘s smash hit single ‘Fine China.‘

This week, before it surpasses sales of 1 million units in the US, the single has found Minaj’s story behind its conception thrown into disrepute, now Bellinger claims that she is refusing to acknowledge his production work on it.

Why? His decision to tease fans with the single before the rapper had given him the OK to do so.

So, what Eric intends to do about it?

Watch and learn below…

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Mr PR person had been contacted by BET personnel and had been instructed by someone from Disturbin Tha Peace to deny me access to the awards or the red carpet.

 

Four years after she addressed their feud here, Shawnna has accused of her ‘What’s Your Fantasy’ collaborator Ludacris of having her blacklisted by ‘Black Entertainment Television’, claiming that he had her banned from attending their recent ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ event in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her surprising story, via ‘Vlad TV,’ below…

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Refreshingly squeaky clean and void of the mess that oft plagues African-American artists were Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo, recently revealing that they had pulled the plug on their relationship.

Unfortunately for them, their split hasn’t come with a side order of drama, served in talk that Derulo had pulled a Future and had gotten another women pregnant while with Jordin.

What Jason had to say on the matter when he touched down on ‘Hot 97’ hours ago? He denied them, revealing that he had no involvement with the young lady, whom he billed a  serial “home wrecker.”

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Contrary to the holier than thou editing on The X Factor UK, Cheryl Cole is ‘Only Human’. So much so that she’s named her newest album exactly that.

Due later this year, the set has thus far spawned ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ – which hit number one earlier this Summer. Now, the former Girls Aloud cooer is hoping to achieve similar success with follow-up ‘I Don’ Care’.

Unwrapped moments ago on British radio, the track awaits after the jump. Is Ms. Cole Fernandez-Versini onto a winner? Let us know below…

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When he isn’t guiding the force that is Christina Aguilera‘s career, music manager Irving Azoff can be found building the machine he no doubt hopes will churn out success for his new client Gwen Stefani.

On Monday, the industry power player spoke in a panel at New York’s Advertising Week where he handed the world brand new details on the singer’s comeback album, even going as far as to say where she is recording it!

Everything he said, and more, below…

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His debut EP may have pulled in 15 million streams since December 2012, but fans of R&B singer Elijah Blake would have been a tad delusional if they believed that would guarantee success on a sales front when he made his new music available for purchase.

For, as Jennifer Lopez‘ ‘Booty’ current iTunes’ position of #93 proves, getting music lovers to buy music they can stream for free is anything but a walk in the park.

Fortunately for Blake, his aforementioned fans have come through, landing him a spot in iTunes R&B’s Top 20, proving that they’re more than willing to put their money where their mouths are.

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