Believe it or not, there was once a time when R&B joined Pop and Country music as being one of the music industry’s highest selling genres.

Alas, as one is reminded of far too often, those days are long- seeing the genre struggle to compete with its ever lucrative and far more aggressive sister, Hip Hop.

Now, as they prepare their hotly anticipated 2013 American Music Awards set, TLC have revealed that they know of record labels and artists who have purchased sizeable amounts of their albums just to ensure favourable first week numbers for themselves.

How the above ties into their thoughts on Lady GaGa?

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Ever the philanthropist, yesterday evening brought with it a fresh performance from X Factor UK winner Alexandra Burke, delivered at the 2013 Inspiration Awards For Women.

There, in the company of women being celebrated for their contributions to society, the soulful sensation moved her audience with ‘Try‘, one of the many cuts that appear on her debut EP ‘New Rules.’

Why numerous British outlets are calling it one of her best performances to date?

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With the genius that is Jay Brown now in her corner, there’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that Shakira‘s new album will go down as one of 2014’s strongest releases…from every angle.

For, as if Roc Nation’s muscle power wasn’t enough to ensure the LP was afforded the ‘red carpet treatment’ laid out for Rihanna LPs, Shakira has revealed that the project is her strongest to date- seeing her return to the ‘purity’ her first release had served in abundance.

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Perhaps with Middle America in mind, an ethereal Lady GaGa made her way to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘ yesterday morning to discuss her new LP ‘ARTPOP.‘

However, while it was the interview she had initially planned to showcase, it was her personality that served as her strongest asset, thanking the show’s audience for the part they played in taking the project to #1 in the US, and revealing how her rise to fame had seen her become increasingly home sick.

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Consider yourself the jealous type?

If so, avoid peeping the snaps laying in wait below.

For, by way of a killer bod, the perfect smile and personality that always belts to an upbeat tune, Ciara gives many a young lady cause to envy her as she rocks the pages of GQ magazine to promote her single ‘Overdose.’

Check her out- if you think you can handle it- below…

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As ‘A Mary Christmas‘ continues to grace many a home with its festive spirit, its creator Mary J.Blige has cooked up a fresh way to promote the well received project this month- enlisting her pals over at ‘Revolt TV’ to help her do so!

Find out how below!

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As two of R&B’s most respected talents, Toni Braxton and Babyface have been proving why with their titillating new single ‘Hurt You’.

A big hit on the Urban Adult Contemporary format, the mid-tempo groove has generated buzz aplenty for its parent album ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ – which arrives on February 4th next year.

Watch the dynamic duo in action below…

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Remember when we told you that T.I. was shopping a major new deal for his Grand Hustle imprint?

Well, fast forward a year and the ink has dried. The rapper has crossed the t’s and dotted the i’s, and announced that he’s officially moving to Columbia Records.

Details after the jump…

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Earlier this week, the net was sent into a frenzy amidst reports that iconic girl-group TLC had abruptly “severed ties” with recording home Epic Records.

Shocking on many a front, the claims stemmed from the fact the ‘Waterfalls’ singers had been removed from the roster section of the label’s website, and had themselves replaced the label’s logo from their official website. Whats more, with the timing of the drama caused by their hit VH1 movie, it appeared the personal had clashed with the professional – with musically fatal results.

However, in a surprise announcement, Epic’s head, LA Reid, has confirmed that ladies are still with the label. His words after the jump…

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Finally!

With November 25th bringing with it her ‘Life Is But a Dream’ DVD, Beyonce has finally released its supporting track ‘God Made You Beautiful’ in full tonight, perhaps after catching wind of the positive response its snippet had garnered earlier on today.

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As earlier reported, R&B star Keyshia Cole is gearing up to unleash a new mixtape. And while the mother of one has remained relatively mum on the fine details of the project, she today revealed that the as yet untitled project is set to arrive next month.

Details below…

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As Rap classics go, Eminem‘s 2000 smash ‘Stan’ sits comfortably in the upper echelon. Especially for the modern era.

It’s little surprise then that the Hip-Hop titan revisited the chilling hit during a recent stint on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge in the UK.

The set served as promotion for Slim Shady’s latest album ‘Marshall Mathers LP 2 ‘ – which topped charts across the globe earlier this month.

Journey back with Eminem after the jump…

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