When J. Cole announced the June 18th release of his ‘Born Sinner’ LP, many conceded chart defeat on his behalf given the “event” that will be the same-day arrival of Kanye West‘s ‘Yeezus’. For others, the parallel roll out of such major releases serves a victory for Hip-Hop. Whatever the stance, one question has remained: was the move deliberate?

Well, wonder no more. For, in a new interview with Billboard, Cole confirms that the move was indeed calculated. Find out why after the jump…

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Rita Ora stepped out with Calvin Harris once again last night, arriving at Alan Yau’s Hakkasan in London last night, as fans look forward to the release of her debut US LP.

Snapped leaving the high end spot to stock up on sweets, the Pop pair caught the attention of members of the paparazzi as they made their way home, shortly after the star returned from the US- reportedly on the hunt for fresh material.

More pics below!

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With but days remaining until Jessie J debuts new single ‘Wild’, the Essex-bred-belter has given fans a preview of what they can expect.

The 24-year-old performed the cut acoustically for her Youtube audience this week, and while the recorded version (which features Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal) will sound “different”, you garner the taste and texture of  what the track will be serving up after the jump…

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No stranger to controversy, Chris Brown will no doubt find himself at the center of fresh debate surrounding his use of an unreleased Aaliyah song.

As earlier reported, the stage blazer features the late singer on his new single ‘They Don’t Know’, which follows on from Urban hit ‘Fine China’. Both appear on C. Breezy’s forthcoming studio album ‘X’, which he has hailed a more marked return to R&B. And with Aaliyah occupying such a pronounced position within the genre, it’s a sure-fire way to elevate interest.

That said, we imagine the posthumous pairing will rustle a few feathers. After all, there remains uncertainty surrounding her family’s wishes for the vaulted material, as well as the fact arch-rival Drake had -up until now-been the main proprietor of bringing her music to a modern audience.

Needless to say, it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out!

Your thoughts?

Before her new single ‘Live It Up‘ matches and betters feats scored by 2011’s ‘On The Floor’, Jennifer Lopez has been announced the co-founder and creative director of ‘Viva Movil’– the new mobile phone brand in association with Lowell McAdam’s Verizon Communications.

Details below…

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The Vin Diesel & Paul Walker-led drag racing film franchise ‘Fast & The Furious’ doesn’t see its sixth installment hit theaters until tomorrow, but that hasn’t stopped anticipation from building for its follow-up.

That Grape Juice was on hand as one of many privileged guests at the Tyrese-hosted, star-studded private screening of ‘Fast & Furious 6′ in Los Angeles two weeks ago.  There the multi-talented singer/actor not only confirmed the franchise’s next installment, but also confirmed his involvement…

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Janet Jackson stood as the centre of all attention today, when she arrived at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS event in Cannes.

Posing for many a picture before she continues work on her latest album, the icon’s arrival at the event saw her continue her fight against the AIDS virus, days after it was announced her fortune had reached the 1 billion dollars milestone.

More from the recently married star below!

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Sevyn Streeter  enlists Diplo for her ‘It Won’t Stop’, the latest jam to be spawned in aid of the singer’s campaign.

Already one of our favorite cuts of the year, the Jean-Baptiste co-written song follows the sizzling ‘I Like It’ and is now available to meet and enjoy below.

Believe us when we say this one is a must hear.

Enjoy below…

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Pop belter Jessie J is readying new single ‘Wild’ for release this Sunday and, in a bid to whip up heightened buzz for the cut, has unveiled its official artwork.

Boasting features that span the US to UK (see: Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal), the track ushers in the start of the 24-year-old’s  sophomore  album campaign. Its predecessor, ‘Who You Are’, was a multi-Platinum smash in the UK and etched J’s name and uncanny ability into the minds of the US mass.

Sign of whether The Voice UK coach can build on this solid foundation arrives in a matter of days.

Your thoughts?

Iggy Azalea has shared her thoughts on Nicki Minaj‘s number one album, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

In an interview with our friends over at Digital Spy to promote her own forthcoming LP, the ‘Grand Hustle’ Princess spoke openly on how she felt about the LP- which recently reached sales of 1.6 million units worldwide.

Iggy’s words below…

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Peep these pics of an Aryan  Rap Queen Nicki Minaj, shooting scenes for her big screen debut…’The Other Woman’.

Sporting a look that we have no choice but to call confusing, the ‘Hell Yeah’ chart topper was snapped alongside members of her management team and entourage as she was transported to and from her set locations, joined by the movie’s star Cameron Diaz as she did so.

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With her ‘Mrs.Carter World Tour‘ blazing many a stage across the globe, Pop royal Beyonce has continued to reap the rewards from the show’s UK leg.

Find out how below…

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