He’s the 8-count crafting genius hailed by many as one of the greatest dancers to grace entertainment. We’re talking about Brian Friedman of course, responsible for the moves executed in Britney Spears‘ ‘Slave 4 U’, and Mya‘s ‘My Love Is Like...’, to name just two.

This year, he sets his sights on Ciara‘s would-be hit ‘Overdose’, developing choreography for the upbeat number and sharing it with the world via his official YouTube channel.

Is it any good?

You tell us below!

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Three years after cutting managerial ties with father Mathew Knowles, self-managed vocalist Beyonce has reportedly bid adieu to her general manager Faisal Durrani, as to assign more control to herself and husband Jay Z.

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is from Aussie male singing group Fortunate. Watch as the fab foursome knock Beyonce’s latest hit ‘Drunk In Love’ out of the park:

Intoxicating to say the least!  With flawless harmony on deck, the quartet took the bass driven Beyonce number and turned it into a sexy acoustic slow jam.  Steering clear of overdone melisma and opting out of inclusion on “team too much”, the fab foursome deliver what we think is the best cover yet of ‘Drunk In Love’.

For that we say bravo!

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Four years after turning the charts bright pink with her ‘Friday’ debut, today saw Nicki Minaj shoot the first video to be pulled from her third studio album…months before its hotly anticipated release date.

How she announced the news to her fans?

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Cop a gander of Beyonce!

The megastar took to her Tumblr page this evening to debut fierce new box braids.

Looking like freshly printed money, King B continues to prove that she can rock any and every style.

Are we the only ones who’d love to see the ‘Drunk In Love’ singer don this ‘do in a video or two? Given the edgier  lane she’s driving in these days, it could be hot tamale.

In any case, peep another shot below…

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Pop superstar Kylie Minogue is gearing up for the premiere of new video ‘Into The Blue’.

Due next Monday, the clip is the first to be lifted from the Roc Nation singer’s tenth studio album ‘Kiss Me Once’, which arrives on March 17th.

With anticipation already at fever-pitch, The Voice UK coach cranks it into overdrive tonight with a sneak peek at the track’s accompanying clip.

Check it out after the jump…

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Celebrated by some for her contributions to fourth wave feminism, Beyonce‘s long-running spot atop debates surrounding empowerment in Pop has brought with it an honour set to part opinion as Moses did the Red Sea this year.

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‘How We Do’ hitmaker The Game is looking to show George Zimmerman exactly how he does – in the boxing ring.

Indeed, Zimmerman – now infamous for his acquittal in the murder of Florida teen Trayvon Martin – recently extended a “come one, come all” celebrity boxing invitation for a bout set for fight March 1.  The news quickly caught the eye of many-a-celebrity, namely sports-commentator/‘NFL Today’ host James Brown and now The Game.

See the rapper’s fiery response to Zimmerman below:

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Hip Hop meets high drama in Big Sean‘s ‘Ashley‘, the electrifying video shot in aid of the Miguel-assisted single.

Marking the third single to be released from the performer’s latest LP ‘Hall of Fame’, the video packs many a gasp-drawing moment, telling a tale that sees Sean kidnapped and possibly killed by an ex-girlfriend named….

…’Ashley‘.

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R&B stars Day26 are wasting no time hitting the promotional trail in support of their reunion project.

All five members of the Making The Band outfit have reformed and are gearing up to hit the touring circuit.

Our friends over at You Know I Got Soul sat down with Willie, Que, Mike, Robert, and Brian, who dished on the reason for their return, the comeback of their former Bad Boy comrades Danity Kane, and much more.

Peep excerpts and the full interview after the jump…

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Take Diplo‘s Major Lazer, add a side helping of Pharrell Williams and what do you get?

You don’t know? Need a little help? Fine…you get an ‘Aerosol Can‘ shaped hit! That’s right, pulled from Lazer‘s forthcoming ‘Apocalypse Soon’ release, the twerk-inducing effort features killer lines from a Jamaican-tinged Pharrell…still fresh from his Producer of the Year Grammy win.

In a partying mood?

Meet us below!

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Brought to the world by VH1’s Tom Calderone, the ‘Super Bowl Blitz’ was launched to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl 2014 with six concerts on the six nights leading up to the big game!

Hours ago, the force that is TLC took to Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre as part of the festivities, and delivered a live show that’ll have you glued to your screen from start to finish.

Why we can’t wait for news on a world tour from the ladies?

Press play below…

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