The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the hopefuls are  Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger,  Louis Walsh, and returning panelist Sharon Osbourne.

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Praised the unique way in which she incorporates World music into her own, Beyonce‘s solo career has seen her go above and beyond to embrace and showcase music oft overlooked by American culture.

From her moving rendition of ‘Vois Sur Ton Chemin’ at the 77th Academy Awards to serving the Spanish music market with español versions of ‘Irreplaceable‘, ‘If I Were A Boy’ and ‘Beautiful Liar‘, one would be hard pressed to downplay the Grammy winner’s genuine appreciation for foreign languages and art.

So, it should come as little surprise that her forthcoming era will see her go a step further than she’s ever gone before, by referencing African dance in multiple videos!

How we know?

Find out below…

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As even the loyalest of Mariah Carey‘s “Lambs” would confirm, the diva’s vocals have enjoyed jaw-dropping highs as well as unfortunate lows.

However, the 43-year-old was in incredible form this week during a “festive” moment with fans after a taping of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

On the taped segment of the show, Mimi surprised her supporters by walking in mid-way through their exclusive listening session of her new single ‘The Art Of Letting Go’ (click here to watch the video).

Yet, the real fun took place in this behind the scenes footage taped by camp Carey.

The songbird, along with a pianist and backing vocalists, thrilled the elated Lambs with an impromptu jam session – fusing together the instrumentation of one of our favorite cuts (ever) ‘Fly Like A Bird’, as well as new single ”Letting Go’.

 Peep the must-see showing after the jump…

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In love with Justin Bieber?

Got a thing for Young Money’s Tyga.

If the answer to the questions above are yes, you’ll be pleased to learn that the pair are currently readying the release of their brand new collaborative single ‘Wait For a Minute.‘

Only right then, that as anticipation for his forthcoming album ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty’ builds, Tyga unlocks behind the scenes footage from the song’s supporting video this morning.

Is it any good?

You decide below…

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Got plans for November 28th? Cancel ’em.

That’s right, cancel ’em. For, as fans of Pop icon Lady GaGa will already know, that date will bring with the star’s 90 minute TV special with ‘The Muppets’, named  ‘Lady Gaga & The Muppets’ Holiday Spectacular’!

Featuring a collection of fun filled duets between she and the well loved characters, fans can now peep a little of what the night will bring, via the teaser below!

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She may lack the acclaim afforded to the Pink‘s, GaGa‘s and Beyonce‘s of the world, but there’s no denying the power that lies in Pop sensation Rihanna and ever fruitful brand.

Indeed,while she’s yet to spawn a performance or cultural movement that earned Janet Jackson and Madonna their ‘icon’ badges, the power that lies in the singer’s name has seen her top Billboard’s ‘Hot Tours’ tally, after her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ reached heights that may give many of her rivals good reason to consider her a potent threat.

Good news below…

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While the masses will be unwrapping gifts this Holiday season, R. Kelly is unwrapping something else in the form of raunchy new album ‘Black Panties’.

After a flirtation with the Motown sound on 2010’s ‘Love Letter’, the King of R&B returns to his trademark bedroom rocking rhythms with ‘Panties’ – which features Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, and Young Jeezy.

Due December 10th, the LP’s standard cover and deluxe cover have been revealed. Check them out above and below…

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New video alert!

Well…almost. For, while the clip is yet to air in full, today did bring with it behind the scenes footage lifted from Busta Rhymes‘ ‘Thank You’ video shoot, kicked off to generate attention for his forthcoming studio album ‘ELE 2.’

Filmed in Los Angeles, the clip comes after Busta joined Lil Wayne in welcoming Rapper Game to the YMCMB music group, weeks after the collective celebrated the release of Drake‘s chart topping effort, ‘Nothing Was The Same.’

Will ‘ELE 2‘ do just as well as well?

Let us know after you hit play below!

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The BBC’s Zane Lowe finds himself on Hip Hop ground once again this week, after he caught up with ‘As The World Turns’ Rapper Eminem for a sit down interview, akin to his ‘controversial’ conversation with Kanye West  back in September.

Set to be unveiled this coming Monday, today saw the BBC unleash a teaser from the pair’s time together, seeing Em reveal how he intends to outperform West’s interview with the ‘Urban Disturbance’ mastermind.

Check it out below…

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With her latest release ‘Sail Out’ drifting even closer towards iTunes R&B’s #1 spot, Jhene Aiko lends herself to Solange’s ‘Saint Heron‘ EP, which also features fresh material from Cassie.

How Aiko contributes to the project? Via ‘Drinking & Driving’, the vice driven new number she crafted in its aid.

How it fares when compared to the cuts on ‘Sail Out’?

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With the Holiday season upon us, Leona Lewis spreads festive cheer with new album ‘Christmas, With Love’.

Due November 25th, the Motown-inspired set is led by single ‘One More Sleep’.

Ironically, the singer has been getting little of that as she gears up for an all-out promotional campaign in support of the track.

One of her recent stops? The set of ‘One More’s video. Check out behind the scenes footage ahead of the clip’s imminent debut below…

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December 3rd marks the release date for ‘Know Bout Me’, the brand new number recorded, gift wrapped and delivered by Timbaland, Drake and Rap icon Jay Z.

Pulled for his forthcoming album ‘Textbook Timbo’, the Hip Hop effort sees the superstar trio go a long way to make this one of the year’s most promising releases, sure to push interest in the aforementioned LP well before its yet to be announced release.

Ready to give it a spin?

Hit the play button below…

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