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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Good music alert!

That’s right, much like anything she releases, Ariana Grande impresses the world with a brand new number today…a festive number named ‘Last Christmas.’

If it sounds familiar, it’s probably because the cut is a cover of the Wham! classic, marking the first of a series of Christmas jams to be launched by the singer each Tuesday until the big day.

So, how does Grande’s cover fare when compared to the original?

A fresh take on a festive jam below…

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As her new LP ‘Prism’ continues to burn bright on charts up and down the globe, Katy Perry has signed onto headline 2014’s serving of ‘U-Express Live‘!

Full story below…

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Beyond a predictable, yet lucrative return to American Idol, things have been relatively quiet for Jennifer Lopez.

Indeed, since Summer single ‘Live It Up’ fizzled instead of sizzled, the dynamo diva has maintained a low profile of sorts. Even this Sunday’s performance at the American Music Awards has been billed as a tribute.

The brief hiatus seems to be over, though.

See what we mean below…

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16 years after their self titled debut album made them British household names, Alternative Pop group All Saints have announced that they are to reunite in 2014…calling on the ‘Backstreet Boys‘ to help them do so!

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It’s here!

Chris Brown unwrapped new mixtape ‘X Files’ moments ago.

The free five-track set has been unleashed as a bridge of sorts to C. Breezy’s serially delayed sixth album ‘X’.

No stranger to the cost-less music approach, the 24-year old once again serves up a solid collection that should do what it’s designed to: tide his loyal fans over until the release of the new LP.

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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While some celebrity couples opt to keep their private lives private, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian seem keen to share their union with the world. 

Case, point, the freshly released clip for ‘Bound 2’,  the latest release to be lifted from West’s controversial ‘Yeezus’ LP.

The Nick Knight directed clip sees the cringey couple cavort on a motocycle and making out on a mountain top. Very reminiscent  of “the video” that thrust Kim into the spotlight (among other things) all those years ago.

Peep the private couple in action -quite literally- after the jump…

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Ever eager to help those less fortunate than herself, Beyonce has partnered with ‘Goodwill’ to launch an exciting new initiative designed to boost the economy by creating work for the unemployed!

Full story below…

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It will indeed be a ‘Mary Christmas’ if the onslaught of appearances by Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige is anything to judge by.

Hitting the promo trail hard to commemorate the release of her first holiday-themed album ‘Mary Christmas’ (in stores now), the past week has seen the Grammy winning diva spotted at a number of yuletide favorite events including CMA’s ‘A Country Christmas’ and Christmas at L.A.’s ‘The Grove’.  This, in conjunction with an hour-long special on HSN (Home Shopping Network) that saw her perform a few of the album’s spirited numbers.

Did you miss any of it?  We have you covered.  Get your holiday fill by way of sights and sounds from the ‘No Happy Holidays’ singer below:

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Just over two months before the 56th Annual Grammy Awards take place at LA’s Staples Center, Hits Daily Double have revealed which acts they believe are most likely to score nominations and pick up awards on the star studded night.

Which acts they believe the committee will honour next year?

Their words below…

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Missed out on Justin Timberlake‘s well received ‘The 20/20 Experience World Tour‘? Fear not.

For, as to accommodate any unable to pick up tickets for its original run, the ‘Senorita‘ singer/songwriter has extended the show’s US leg this morning, and released tickets to its new shows just minutes ago!

Good news below…

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If armed with the right material and management, she could be an Urban force to be reckoned with.

Alas, for one reason or another, the gift that is Ashanti continues to see her legacy ruined by poor planning and a cluelessness that’s seen her seated at the bottom of the R&B pack.

Now, almost three years after teasing fans with her forthcoming album ‘Braveheart‘, the singer/actress has announced the launch of a new Christmas EP….just weeks before the big day itself.

Interesting news below…

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