At this point, the messiness of the campaign for Mariah Carey‘s new album precedes the project itself.

From non-charting singles, to endless delays, to a surprise roll-out that never came to pass, it’s been quite the roller-coaster for  ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’. 

And with the LP experiencing more lows than highs, all eyes are on how it’s set to fare in the one region it has actually been promoted in — the US.

So without further adieu, Mimi’s first week figures await below…

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With her blockbuster surprise album still selling by the bucketload, it’s understandable (albeit frustrating) why Beyonce is instead focussing the lion-share of her time on touring.

Still, having sustained in the music industry for almost 20 years, it’s clear the singer knows the importance of visibility. Case in point her new photoshoot for T Magazine.

The publication, which is the style spin-off of The New York Times, features King B in its latest issue in a shoot lensed by Juergen Teller.

Peep  the stunning snaps above and below…

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As chart disasters go, few can rival the muckiness of Mariah Carey‘s latest effort ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’.

US sales forecasts have the set on course to open with the lowest numbers of the singer’s career. And while the final Stateside figures continue to be tallied, the LP is officially D.O.A across the pond in the UK.

Details below…

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After a lengthy spell away from the spotlight, Ameriie is back with new single ‘What I Want’.

The high octane cut, which samples Sugar Hill Gang’s iconic ‘Apache (Jump On It)’, serves as the first release from the stunner’s upcoming new album.

Peep the psychedelic lyric video for the Mr. Nicholson production after the jump…

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Luke James is back with another taste of debut album ‘Made To Love’.

Christened ‘Options’, the Rick Ross assisted single is the latest to be lifted from the Island Records/N.A.R.S set, which is due later this year.

Having garnered a growing fan-base, which includes major names such as Beyonce and Michelle Obama, can James add more to the fold with his latest effort? You be the judge below, where the ‘Options’ lyric video awaits…

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In a move few saw coming, Leona Lewis has waved goodbye to Sony’s Syco Music – her label home since winning The X Factor in 2007.

More than just an internal shift, the songbird has departed the Sony Music umbrella altogether and taken flight to rival label Universal, where she has inked a lucrative deal with Island Records.

Full story below…

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The BET Awards 2014 are nigh. And with the nominations for Urban entertainment’s biggest calendar night still generating buzz, attention now turns to who’ll be taking to the stage come June 29th.

Today saw the network announce the first batch of names.

Details below…

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Mary J. Blige blazes back into the spotlight with the unique soundtrack for movie ‘Think Like A Man Too’.

The Queen Of Hip-Hop/Soul performs all fourteen tracks on the set, which arrives on June 17th via Epic Records.

With official single ‘Suitcase’ heating up Urban radio, MJB serves up another taste of the LP with new song ‘A Night To Remember’.

A re-imagined take on the Shalamar classic of the same name, Mary’s rendition awaits below…

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With the firm backing of many a R&B loyalist, Urban Pop newbies Havok Jones announce the release of ‘Havok Jones…The Re-Dedication’ today, an EP which will see the ladies tribute girl groups of yesteryear!

One of these, being ‘Apple Pie La Mode’ belles Destiny’s Child.

Details on the release below…

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Oft criticised for sticking to a sound some deem immature , Trey Songz proves his naysayers wrong by delivering the impressive ‘What’s Best For You’, pulled from his new studio album ‘Trigga.’

Placed at #14 on the album’s track list, ‘Best’ pulls Trigga outside of the club and into far deeper territory, not only showcasing Dramatic Tenor’s vocal prowess but his range on a thematic tip, sure to impress any in hunt for an older and wiser version of the star.

A potential smash below…

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Rihanna left little to the imagination at the at the annual ‘Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards’ last night, when she arrived to collect the ‘Fashion Icon Award’ dressed in nothing but Swarovski crystals, pieced together by designer Adam Selman.

Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Anna Wintour who looked on as she collected the award for her contributions to fashion, Fenty hit the award show hours after spending the evening with ‘Epic’ performer Future.

Indeed, as she continues work on her eighth studio album, the singer and her ‘Love Song‘ collaborator were snapped entering the same NYC nightspot after 3am on Saturday, weeks after his fiancee Ciara welcomed their son Future to the world, here.

Watch below…

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Two years after sailing to second place on ‘X Factor UK‘, Jahmene Douglas teases the release of his brand new album before its summer 2014 arrival today, launching a snippet of its leading number ‘Look Up.‘

Sweeping the net after his debut effort was certified Silver in the UK, Douglas’ follow up will touch down via Sony Music, filled to the brim with songs reportedly penned by the likes of Andrea Martin, Diane Warren and ‘Sunday Best‘ music producer Stanley Brown.

Look down for ‘Look Up’ below…

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