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Unstoppable.

Though seeing her credibility as a rapper dented by talk of ghost written songs, one would have to be a little crazy to deny Iggy Azalea‘s flawless rise from industry new girl to Pop power player in the last year.

Put simply, she’s unstoppable.

For, while unlikely to ever be celebrated as a groundbreaking rapper, plans made by her camp to turn her into a household name through fashion and TV  will see her become quite the force in the months to follow, silencing any who believed remarks like these would hinder her chances of becoming the superstar she is today.

Now, after her new single ‘Black Widow’ heads towards the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘ #1 spot, a video shot by the entertainer years ago has been unearthed by her fans today, dug up as her #1 single ‘Fancy’ heads towards US sales of 4 million units!

A ‘Blackout’-inspired Iggy below…

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After overshadowing a number of her Brit-Pop sisters with her debut album’s sales, Rita Ora now seems to have amassed a US fan base hellbent on taking her music straight to the ‘Hot 100’ heavens before the release of her debut LP in the country.

Why talk of Rita “killing it” in markets near and far is anything but PR mashugana?

Find out below..

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Congratulations are most certainly in order for Universal’s Def Jam!

That’s right, after taking Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Fancy’ to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and making a commercially viable star out of the once obscure Jhene Aiko, the label have bagged themselves another smash hit with Jeremih‘s latest effort!

How the R&B star is flying the flag for the genre on the ‘Hot 100’?

Good news below!

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Rihanna has made quite the career out of moonlighting as a musician. However, the model embraces her true calling in the latest issue of ‘W Magazine’.

And she isn’t alone.

Fashion royalty Naomi Campbell and Iman join the star for an edgy feature celebrating designers, models, and divas.

She may not be able to work a stage, but oh can Ms. Fenty werk a camera! More pics below…

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‘Mannequin’ singer Katy Perry has been named the “coolest” Pop star among teens in a survey carried out by ‘Variety‘ magazine.

How she beat the likes of Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, Lady GaGa and Beyonce to come out on top?

‘Variety’s findings below…

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With Danity Kane fans still mourning the group’s second split, member Dawn Richard is offering further insight into the events that lead up to the break-up — from her standpoint.

The singer’s statement comes on the heels of the joint letter penned by ex-bandmates Shannon Bex and Aubrey O’Day – the latter of which revealed that she was punched in the head by Richard during a heated studio session.

In any case, Dawn’s words below…

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‘We Found Love’ producer Calvin Harris may have seen global success with the hit song with its performer Rihanna, but now seems to have developed a hatred of their Roc Nation label mate Rita Ora.

For, weeks after the singer faced unproven claims that she cheated on the producer with ‘I Would’ singer Justin Bieber, she has now learned that he has blocked her from performing the #1 single he penned for her while they were together.

This, being the UK smash hit that was ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

Why his surprising move is set to hurt Ora’s chances of cracking the US?

Find out below…

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As they gear up for the release of their Marilyn Monroe biopic, ‘Lifetime‘ has unveiled the actors enlisted to portray Missy Elliott and Timbaland in their forthcoming Aaliyah movie.

Announced after singer/actress Zendaya parted ways with the movie, Chattrisse Dolabaille and Izaak Smith‘s arrival on the movie has already sparked some controversy for reasons that are pretty obvious when images of Missy and Timbo are placed next to the image above.

So, let us know…

What do you make of ‘Lifetime’s latest move?

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Welcome to another edition of ‘The Stream Scene‘, the ‘That Grape Juice’ original feature shining a light on digital feats made by Pop & R&B’s biggest movers and shakers!

Launched in response to the inclusion of streaming points in many a chart across the globe, each edition will see us breakdown the facts and figures behind by each member of ‘The Scene’s release!

So, which four acts made it into ‘The Click Clique’ this time?

Find out below!

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With a clear gap in the market for a gutsy girl group, it appears Fifth Harmony are stepping up and out.

The blossoming divas are gearing up to release their full-length debut ‘Reflection’ later this year and pose a-front of YRB Magazine‘s latest issue to promote the set.

Stunning, right?!

So too is the ladies live rendition of new song ‘We Know’, which samples Debarge’s ‘A Dream’ – which many will remember  for its used in the melody for Blackstreet’s ‘Don’t Leave’ and Tupac’s ‘I Ain’t Mad At Cha’).

Peep more pics from the shoot below, where the performance of ‘We Know’ on the Redmond, Washington stop of their current tour also awaits.

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Perhaps following in the footsteps of musician turned mogul Jessica Simpson is Rihanna, the Pop megastar reportedly plotting the launch of a venture set to rock fashion to its core.

Details on her bold new move below…

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With the music world mourning the loss of Danity Kane again, attention for many is turning to the cause of their latest break-up.

Members Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex have offered their explanation; however, moments ago Dawn Richard (who formed the focus of their open letter), broke her silence.

Her words below…

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