As she continues work on her third studio album alongside Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj has found herself on the receiving end of love, signed sealed and delivered by ‘Royals’ star Lorde.

Find out why the ‘Tennis Court’ belle cites the Rapper as one of her biggest inspirations, below…

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If you’ve seen Rihanna‘s set at 2011’s ‘Rock In Rio’, you’ll understand why many have billed it one of the worst stage showings to ever ‘grace’ the annual event, laced with more bum notes and giggle worthy dance moves than any paying customer should have been forced to endure.

Only right then, that the good people of Brazil would see the wrongs of yesteryear put right with Beyonce’s arrival at the event two years later, serving as its headlining act and teaching her ever tardy rival just what live performing is really all about.

Peep the ‘Why Don’t You Love Me?’ star in action after the jump!

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Before its October 8th arrival, Miley Cyrus’Bangerz‘ teases its potential audience tonight with the release of its snippets.

Showcasing what fans what can expect from the hotly anticipated release, fans may be pleased to learn the star’s duet with Britney Spears stands as one of the number’s featured…awaiting your first spin below!

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She and director Vince Haycock may have hash(tagged)ed it out on Twitter two weeks ago regarding the direction of the ‘Pour It Up’ video…

…but if some snaps lifted to Instagram mean anything, the only direction Rihanna is moving is forward.

While fans await their first peek at the Thailand-shot ‘What Now’ video, the Bajan beauty took to Instagram to give a behind the scenes look at the visual for one of its ‘Unapologetic’ predecessors.

Tuck in below to see the nocalist dig into a familiar bag of tricks and treats…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical974532d59b4c30e66f7aa64dbb11360e The Overflow (Gospel News Round Up): Micah Stampley, Marvin Sapp, Deitrick Haddon, Joshua Rogers & More... scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers974532d59b4c30e66f7aa64dbb11360e The Overflow (Gospel News Round Up): Micah Stampley, Marvin Sapp, Deitrick Haddon, Joshua Rogers & More... Yolanda AdamsHezekiah WalkerFred HammondKierra SheardDorinda Clark ColeIsrael Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Tamela Mann, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond & United Tenors, John P. Kee, Bebe & Marvin Winans, Donald Lawrence,  and much more…

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 Katy Perry may be celebrated for her ever upbeat nature, but she has now revealed her divorce from British comedian Russell Brand forced her to contemplate suicide, revealing this during an interview with Billboard.

An honest Katy below…

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He’s the 25 year old R&B crooner with fans that include Beyonce, Rihanna & ‘Hot Sugar’ darling Tamar Braxton, and now- as he readies the release of his debut album next year- Alvester Martin takes on Bruno Mars’ smash hit ‘Locked Out Of Heaven‘.

You’ve seen him dance here, now watch him roar below…

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 Peep these snaps of ‘American Wedding’ crooner Frank Ocean, heating up to dangerous levels in his spread for ‘Oyster Magazine‘.

Released earlier this month, the Nabil directed shoot comes as the entertainer wraps up work on his second studio album, and stands as one half of a double cover. The second, graced by ‘Change Your Life’ Rapper Iggy Azalea, now available to peep here!

Want to see more of Mr.Ocean?

Check him out below…

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‘What’s up iTunes, who’s ready to get slayed?‘.

 

With sales that make her one of the last decade’s fastest selling R&B entertainers, and a credibility factor that’s seen her win fans from all walks of life, Tamar Braxton‘s run at the top is truly a sight to behold.

Now, as her new single ‘The One’ gears up to dominate British radio in the coming week, the Grammy hopeful made her way to London’s ‘Roundhouse’ to perform at the iTunes Festival, serving a showing that stands as nothing short of phenomenal…proving that when it comes to live skills, very few do it better than her.

LQ footage courtesy of YouTuber Ashley Williams below!

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Just one day separates pop diva Lady Gaga from the final version of her highly anticipated new album ‘Artpop’, due in stores November 11th.

Led by the thunderous single ‘Applause’, the song’s performance on charts already has fans quizzing the Mother Monster on its follow-up as well as the list of guest stars to be expected on the album.  One name that has plagued the rumor mill is that of ‘What Now’ wailer Rihanna.

The Barbadian beauty sent the mill into overdrive after taking to Twitter to announce:

But, if a recent radio interview with the ‘Poker Face’ performer is anything to go by, fans shouldn’t be expecting to hear the pop titans collab anytime soon:

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The popular singles artists serves a fierceness her voice cannot on the November 2013 cover of Glamour magazine.

Reportedly readying new material, the 25-year-old has been busying herself on Diamonds World Tour – which set sail earlier this year to lukewarm reviews from critics and cultural commentators.

Your thoughts?

With a voice that oozes nothing but pure soul, Alvester Martin stands proud as one of the industry’s best kept secrets…until now.

A Miami native, the last decade has seen the performer rock many a TV screen via back up dancer gigs for the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Tamar Braxton, and now- aged just 25- the entertainer steps into his own light with the launch of a Beyonce backed solo career.

Is he any good?

Peep his ‘Wasted’ take on  Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Swimming Pools’ and please let us know what you make of him below!!

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