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With anticipation for Nicki Minaj‘s new album, ‘The Pinkprint’, at fever-pitch, the Hip-Pop titan has officially released the set’s latest single ‘Bed Of Lies’.

The cut, which features Skylar Grey, was performed by the star during last week’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Glasgow, Scotland.

How does it sound its recorded, album form? Find out below…

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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 on week 6 with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the contestants are Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and  Louis Walsh.

Peep tonight’s performances after the jump…
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Epic Records are in a celebratory mood.

The L.A Reid helmed label have enjoyed chart success this year with hits from the likes of Fifth Harmony, Meghan Trainor, and A Great Big World – whose ‘Say Something’ featuring Christina Aguilera has sold a whopping four million copies since its release in February.

To round the 2014 on a high, many of the imprint’s banner acts have come together for a new Holiday EP titled ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’.

Set for release on November 24th, the project will notably see Fifth Harmony cover a major Mariah Carey classic.

Details below…

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Usher may have bumped the release of his new album to an undisclosed date, but that doesn’t mean the crooner isn’t still hard at work on the set.

Indeed, in a new interview with The Guardian in the UK, it’s revealed that he’s lined up an all-star cast to help craft the LP, which has a working title of ‘UR’.

Details below…

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Cop a gander of Janet Jackson!

The queen of Pop was spotted posing it up with billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana At the 5th annual ROTA Gala Charity Dinner in Qatar tonight.

While it’s great to see a happy snap of Ms. Jackson, we wish she’d hurry and quench our thirst for that elusive new album of hers. We’re waiting!

Your thoughts?

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She may be yet to deliver a music video (or live performance) worthy of her star status, but that hasn’t stopped Nicki Minaj from becoming one of the world’s most celebrated entertainers, hailed by some as one third of a musical “Holy Trinity” completed by Beyonce and Rihanna.

Unfortunately, thanks to moves made by she and her creative team, the rapper finds herself looking more foolish than holy after they released a lyric video for her new single ‘Only‘, filling itto the brim with questionable imagery some critics claim was inspired by Nazi propaganda.

Worsened by the fact that the video was released on the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the clip’s release has earned the chart-topper a new batch of critics all waiting to weigh in on her latest move, even after she claimed the visual had nothing to do with Nazism and apologised to those who believe it does.

The name of one of her new critics? The political commentator that is Glenn Beck

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After a so-so start, Mariah Carey‘s new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’ has been earning rave reviews during its recent Asian and current Australian stops.

And it appears the show isn’t just heavy on great vocal moments, it boasts sweet ones too.

Case in point, Mimi’s recent “performance” with her twin children, Monroe and Moroccan.

The 45-year-old star brought the 3-year-olds (who turn 4 next April) on stage in Auckland this week for a playful prelude to her performance of ‘Supernatural’.

Peep the touching clip after the jump…

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Is Beyonce gearing up to premiere a new song from the upcoming re-release of her fifth studio album?

According to DJ Skee of Dash Radio, the answer is “yes”.

Full story below…

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When?

This is the question routinely thrown into the air during discussion about Rihanna‘s eighth studio album.

Initially due last year, the set has been marred by multiple delays, which the 26-year-old recently blamed on being a perfectionist (the hilarity).

But according to a new report by DJ Skee, ol’ RiRi could be pulling a rouse and readying a roll-out much sooner than thought.

Details below…

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‘The Voice UK’ star Rita Ora is to join the fight against the Ebola virus this year, arming herself with a charity single she no doubt hopes will raise awareness and financial support for those affected by it.

Altruism below…

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Cheryl Cole must have felt in a charitable mood tonight.

Because, after years of lip-syncing, she donated her live vocals to this evening’s ‘Children In Need’ broadcast.

The X Factor judge did away with the 8-counts and instead served up a stripped-back performance of the title track of her new album, ‘Only Human’.

How did she fare? Find out below….

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All roads lead to November 24th for Iggy Azalea

The ‘Fancy’ femcee struts into stores with the ‘Reclassified’ re-release of her debut album ‘The New Classic’ on the said date.

Preceded by single ‘Beg For It’, the remoulded LP joins select cuts from the original with new tracks.

One of those fresh numbers is ‘Heavy Crown’ featuring Ellie Goulding – which Azalea previewed moments ago. Check it out below…

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