As 2013 draws to a close we are sure to see an onslaught of “year-end” lists hit the net.

And, while such lists are always debate-spurring, it seems those based on factual data are the ones that really get tongues wagging. The latest to affirm this notion would be Forbes’ yearly ‘Highest Paid Musicians’ tally which sees ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna reign yet again.

Trouncing the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, and more, the Material Girl’s year was billed with the likes of a top-selling ‘MDNA’ tour, merchandise sales, and more.  But, even her reign was granted on a technicality.

Find out what we mean below:

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Having blazed straight to the top of the Billboard Digital Songs tally with ‘Say Something’, A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera have debuted the single’s accompanying video.

Diva Xtina serves as the guest on the track, which has thrust the little-known Indie Pop outfit into the spotlight.

Presently siting at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, will the visual help boost the song on the chart? You be the judge after the jump…

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She has already ‘Roar’-ed onto charts with the 3x Platinum-selling lead single of her latest album ‘Prism’, but now Pop force Katy Perry is readying (what she hopes will be) an equally successful follow-up with the cinematic video for ‘Unconditionally’.

The Dr Luke produced cut, which has thus far peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, sees its Brent Bonacorso-directed accompanying visual visit familiar territory for the pop princess – dramatic and graphically intense.

We’ve shown you the preview here, but was it worth the wait?  You tell us.  Watch below:

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Kelly Rowland‘s flirtation with EDM in 2010 yielded chart smashes such as ‘Commander’ and ‘When Love Takes Over’. It’s little surprise, then, that the singer re-embraces the sound on her new collaboration with Pitbull.

Christened ‘That High’, the track appears on the dance-floor titan’s latest album ‘Global Warming: Meltdown’ – which hits stores on November 25th.

With the release around the corner, the LP -which also features Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, and Mohombi – has officially been made available to stream.

Take a listen to Ms. Kelly’s cut, and the rest of the LP after the jump…

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J serves up a bolt of ‘Thunder’ with the latest single to be lifted from sophomore album ‘Alive’.

The Claude Kelly cut saw its accompanying video unwrapped moments ago.

Easily one of our favourite releases from the Essex-bred belter, does its visual deliver? Find out after the jump…

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It’s the first week sales figure we’ve all been waiting on!

Now, one week after it touched down in the market, Hits Daily Double have unveiled the US opening week numbers secured by Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’!

How it fared?

Find out below…

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Beyond the bevy of global hits he’s written, The-Dream is renowned for serving up many a controversial quote.

However, the star’s candor is equally refreshing when simply sharing his thoughts on the industry he’s come to dominate.

During a recent interview with our friends over at Vlad TV, the singer-songwriter waxed honest on working with Ciara (the pair last teamed up on 2010’s ill-fated ‘Basic Instinct’), as well as his thoughts on the lack of powerhouse vocalists in R&B and more.

Peep the interesting watch after the jump…

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Love brings out the best in us, just ask Kanye West.

The ‘Gold Digger’ rapper took to ‘Ellen’ today to not only share his much talked about new video ‘Bound 2’, but also gush over his love life with Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian.

Lending a list of memorable quotes from the sit down (as is common place in any Kanye interview), the hit rapper speaks candidly about his future wife and adorable daughter North with a softness oft-absent from his televised chats.

Are we on the verge of seeing a new Kanye?  See the full interview below:

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LeToya Luckett is back!

After nabbing a #1 album with her self titled debut effort and its 2009 follow up, Ms. Luckett is readying her third solo LP, documenting the experience by way of an online series.

Following a lengthy rest on the bench, the songstress has rebooted her ‘Life, Love & Music’ web series — the first chapter of the star’s new story. Check out webisode 6, which (finally) features a meatier musical skew, below!

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Mary J.Blige may be renown for her impact on Pop culture through R&B, but it’s her smokin’ physique that’s earned the most praise today…showcased on the cover of ‘Shape’ magazine.

Her motivation for taking her health more seriously? The passing of Pop icon Whitney Houston, which she says forced her to ditch alcohol and dedicate her life to keeping clean.

Her words below…

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ may have only been released a week ago, yet it appears Mother Monster already has her eyes set on its follow-up.

Currently in Toronto to promote the chart-topping LP, the 27-year-old shared many an interesting soundbite during a Q&A with Infinite Music last night.

Details after the jump…

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It’s topped the UK charts, on course to do the same in the USA and now- one week after its November 11th release- Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP‘ has earned its first Platinum plaque!

How and why?

Good news for the ‘Monsters’ and bad news for her naysayers below…

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