After years of developing good faith with her audience, this year saw Beyonce announce the launch of her first world tour in four years…without the aid of new material.

Indeed, thanks to her credentials as an entertainer and the value for money audiences across the globe knew the tour would serve up, the star has now sold out 65 arena dates long before the world can expect to receive the show’s supporting album.

Now, thanks to the aforementioned good faith she’s garnered with consumers, the tour has now generated enough capital to storm the Hot Tour’s tally!

Good news below…

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Kanye West is weighing in again…but this time, it’s on himself.

Hitting the Governors Ball in NYC last night, the Rapper arrived at the event to debut new material from his forthcoming LP ‘Yeezus‘…and share his thoughts on why he no longer cares about selling records.

His words below…

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Iggy Azalea has been building quite the buzz with new single ‘Bounce’ – thanks largely to its Bollywood-inspired video.

The song, which follows UK top ten hit ‘Work’, is the latest to be lifted from the femcee’s hotly anticipated debut album ‘The New Classic’.

Jury’s out on whether the LP will live up to its ambitious title; yet what is certain is that you can get a behind the scenes look at its newest visual offering after the jump…

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Whatever you think of her skill as an entertainer, there’s no denying Rihanna‘s ear for a hit. An ear, that saw fit to pick up the Future led ‘Love Song‘, lifted from her new album ‘Unapologetic‘.

Ticking the ‘crossover’ box all Urban cuts should aspire to, the jam was brought to life in France two nights ago, when the star performed it during her record breaking Stade De France outing.

Was it any good?

You decide below…

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While some singers chase hits, Fantasia Barrino is building a career. Much like her idol Patti Labelle, the 28-year-old seems to understand that fearless versatility is the core component of a long-lasting and successful career.

Case, point, her recent mini-tour with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

A powerhouse in her own right, the American Idol star caused vocal fireworks when she and Bocelli performed ‘When I Fall In Love’ together at the Denver stop of the trek.

Watch the duo soar with their dynamic duet below…

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‘…you know I’m chillin’ with these n*ggas if these n*ggas is rich.’

Azealia Banks did what she does best recently, hitting NYC’s Governors Ball to deliver a rousing and well executed set of her more celebrated material.

Arriving at the star studded gig as anticipation for her debut album falters, there’s no denying her status as one of Pop’s strongest live acts once you see her in action…after the jump!

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With her time on the ‘X Factor UK‘ proving to be more fruitful than initially expected, it’s no wonder Simon Cowell enlisted Kelly Rowland to star in the forthcoming season of ‘X Factor USA’.

Giving her ample opportunity to solidify her status as an industry veteran and raise awareness for her forthcoming album ‘Talk A Good Game‘, her time on the show kicked off with a press conference launched in its aid.

Want to see how Kelly fares when placed next to her fellow judges?

Watch their conversation with the media below…

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Before the album drops on June 18th, Kanye West teased fans with jams from his new album ‘Yeezus’ during his set at the Governors Ball!

Need an incentive to pick up the project?

Press play below!

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Love was in the air in NYC two nights ago, when Pop chart topper Beyonce and Rap icon Jay Z stepped out to celebrate Kanye West’s birthday party in the city.

Hitting the spot as B gears up for a festival driven summer, the pair were snapped enjoying an intimate moment when Jay leaned in for a kiss….creating the moment you see above.

Marking a very public moment for a very private couple, their arrival at West’s event came after Vogue celebrated the news that their Beyonce edition of their publication was their highest selling edition of the year, as is explained here.

Your thoughts?

‘No Matter What They Say’ MC Lil Kim is reportedly safe from harm today, after getting into a car accident with friends hours ago, one week after performing at Hot 97’s Summerjam.

Full story below…

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Guess which former girl band member was snapped on her way into a TV wrap party hours ago.

Hint: She first rose to US notoriety when she starred in a music video launched by Pharell Williams’ NERD.

Not sure who it is?

Her identity below…

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With EDM already on its way out, Robin Thicke and Pharell placed another nail in its coffin this week…when their smash hit single ‘Blurred Lines’ topped the British charts for a second consecutive week, breaking a record set by itself last week!

Details below…

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