For some, it marks an inconvenient stain on a career that’s seen him hailed the King of R&B.

Alas, despite numerous efforts to drown out its noise with new material, R.Kelly will never be able to escape the allegations that have seen him branded a systematic predator by the general public.

Allegations, that detail the great lengths the entertainer reportedly went to lure and later abuse numerous underage girls, some of whom- rather horrifically- were in the eighth grade when the alleged abuse took place.

Now, after being faced with a damning article published by The Village Voice, the performer addressed the matter during an interview with Atlanta’s V-103.

A horrific story below…

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After soaring on charts with blockbuster hit ‘Blurred Lines’ and its follow up ‘Give It 2 U’, Robin Thicke gives fans yet another gem from his first #1 album in the form of ‘Feel Good’.

Produced by Will.i.am, the single sees Thicke traipse on to EDM-territory – a departure from his more Urban-tinged offerings.  But, unlike so many of his R&B counterparts who have done the same, the ‘Lost Without You’ crooner doesn’t completely lose himself in the shuffle.

With ivories still on deck, see Robin go for a new sound with ‘Feel Good’ and tell us your thoughts:

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Five years after earning her last #1 with ‘Single Ladies’, Beyonce eyes the very same spot with her new effort ‘XO‘ today, unleashing its video to push its supporting album this evening.

Sure to woo many a Pop inclined heart this week, the video sees Beyonce party with her pals at Coney Island, serving a far more tamer version of herself than the one present in the spicy ‘Partition.’

Enjoy below…

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…and the first week sales figure for Beyonce‘s self-titled album are in!

Yes, they’re in and ever eager to ensure we bring you the ‘Juice‘ first, we’ve got the exact number waiting for you below!

What are you waiting for?! Check it out now!

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New video alert!

If you’re one of the 1 million or so music lovers to have purchased Beyonce’s brand new album ‘Beyonce’, you’d have already met the video shot for her Urban cut ‘Drunk in Love.’

However, if you’re one of the few who hasn’t picked up a copy, fear not- for the star has released the clip to the world via her official VEVO page today.

Is it any good?

You tell us below!

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‘They know I’m headed to the top like toupe’…these girls runnin’ like I just through the bouqet!’

The general public have spoken and the only name on their lips this quarter is...Beyonce. Yes, for just three days after the surprise release of her fifth studio album, the entertainer has seen its sales reach the 618,000 units milestone today.

Marking her highest opening week figure to date, this number sees her obliterate efforts made by a number of her contemporaries who had hoped they would dominate the ending of this year.

Now, in honour of her success, ‘HITS Daily Double’ have penned an insightful new article detailing the project’s roll out and the swift, sharp and shocking slap in the face it served to many a Pop contender today.

Read below…

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Is the music industry being dominated by artless artists?

If tweets published by ‘Refill’ performer Elle Varner are anything to go by, the answer to that question is simply…yes.

Commenting on the long running trend of record label’s signing acts with more of an eye for fashion and celebrity than an ear for music, the entertainer’s remarks are now available to peep and weigh in on below!

Check ’em out…

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By way of their lucrative discographies and ever rising commercial pull in the market, Adult Contemporary belle Emeli Sande and ‘Disco Heaven‘ performer Lady GaGa have contributed to the £3.5 billion the UK music industry is currently worth!

Good news below…

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He’s the Pop heart throb with a string of smash hits to his name…Jason Derulo, the performer behind the critically acclaimed release ‘Tattoos.‘

Now, as if his ongoing relationship with Pop Princess Jordin Sparks wasn’t enough to paint a permanent smile on his face, the star has found himself rocking the Official Charts’ ‘Top 40 Biggest Selling Singles of 2013’ list.

How he fared on the British tally?

Find out below…

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Those who have already grown weary of news on Beyonce‘s fifth album should prepare themselves for yet another headache.  For, in news that surfaced just moment’s ago, the singer’s self-titled effort has cemented itself as her biggest first week seller with sales set to exceed 600,000.

Yes, the aforementioned was already projected, but industry insiders have already confirmed that 550,000 of those digital items have already been sold.  A feat that sees her top the first week sales of her 2006 effort ‘BDay’ (which debuted to the tune of 541,000 units sold in the first week).

As if that’s not enough, the movement has assured the songstress her fifth consecutive reign atop Billboard 200 – a first for any female singer to see her first five albums debut at number #1.

Read about it below:

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As their former manager Pebbles continues to fight allegations addressed here, R&B force TLC have scored fresh support from fellow hit-maker Kandi Burruss this week, a close friend and one time competitor of the group’s remaining members.

Indeed, weeks after witnessing the group’s VH1 fuelled bio-pic, Burruss has now revealed that her group Xscape faced the same contractual trouble by way of unfair contracts allegedly designed to cheat them out of their money.

Her story below…

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‘Extra’s AJ Calloway had the pleasure of catching up with Mariah Carey recently, joining the ‘Boy (I Need You)’ beauty at Dylan’s Candy Bar to dish on festive fun and the art of giving back during the Holiday period.

Upbeat and undeniably endearing, the icon also revealed how her two and a half year old twins are already learning the importance of altruism, and relayed a story involving Michelle Obama, her son Roc and a dress that’s unlikely to be worn again…ever.

Take a bite into the interview after the jump!

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