‘Put It Down’ diva Brandy reminded fans that she knows how to do just that and well with her electric performance of the Chris Brown-assisted single at tonight’s MDA Telethon.

Joining a roster that included Carrie Underwood, Alanis Morissette, and more, the songstress indeed set herself apart with soaring melisma that has earned her the nickname by many faithful fans as ‘Vocal Bible’.

You’ve already seen the preview, now see ‘Put It Down’s’ first televised performance below:

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Renown for sounding like a chilly billy goat, Rihanna‘s “good” performances are often spaced out months (even, years) apart.

Today, however, saw the model enjoy a rare “on” day during a guest-slot at Coldplay‘s concert in France.

See what we mean after the jump…

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Four years.

Indeed, four long years have passed since soulful songstress Solange served up the critically delicious ‘Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams’.

And while the interim has seen details surrounding her third studio album remain scarce, that all changed today. Find out why after the jump…

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Peep this pic of ROC darlings Beyonce and Rita Ora, backstage at tonight’s Made In America Festival in Philadelphia.

Taking to the event to support Ora and Jay Z, B’s sighting comes almost a year to the day she announced her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, and hours after the ‘RIP‘ singer hit the top of the UK album’s chart with her debut album ‘ORA’.

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After battling Parisian fans upon entering the city, Rihanna took to StadeFrance to perform the single ‘Princess Of China‘.

Delivering, what we’d say might be one of her better vocal outings to date, before she will reportedly join the band once more at the London 2012 Paralympics Closing Ceremony.

Watch below…

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Tuck into ‘1991‘, the latest visual offering by ‘Van Vogue‘ MC Azealia Banks.

Pulled from her EP of the same name, the video arrives months before the February launch of her debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’.

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Get into this footage of Missy Elliott performing her brand new single ‘Triple Threat’ last night.

Taking to the stage with long time collaborator Timbaland, this is one performance you don’t want to miss out on.

Without further delay, peep her in action below…

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Following a long and at times uncertain journey to the top, today has seen Rita Ora’s dream of landing a UK #1 album realized today…after she achieved that very feat minutes ago.

Details below…

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Yesterday saw the first day of Jay Z‘s ‘Made In America Fest’ kick off in Philadelphia boasting performances from some of the world’s brightest stars.

Stars, which include the Maybach Music Group, ‘Covergirl‘ Janelle Monae and Kanye West’s ‘G.O.O.D Music‘.

Enjoy below…

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It may have taken her to the top of the UK’s single chart, but Rita Ora’s ‘RIP’ has in some respects become a bit of an annoyance for the starlet.

For, by way of a rumor circulated a year ago, many were led to believe the Drake penned cut was originally written for, but turned down by her Pop staple Rihanna, with whom she shares a mentor in Jay Z.

Now, in an interview with The Sunday Times, Ora has set the record straight.

Her explanation below…

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With Nicole Scherzinger struggling to secure a solo hit for herself, one has to wonder if she’d have been better off leading the pack over at the Pussycat Dolls.

Dolls, whose scorching ‘Buttons’ will take centre stage at this week’s From The Vault.

Unleashed as the fourth single from the band’s multi-platinum selling debut, the aptly titled ‘PCD’ in Spring 2006, ‘Buttons’ was yet another home run for the girls after the trifecta of smash hits ‘Don’t Cha’, ‘Stickwitu’ & ‘Beep’.

With its infectious production courtesy of Polow Da Don and its lyrics helmed by the mighty Sean Garrett and lead singer Nicole, the track charted at #3 in both the US and the UK and was a solid Top 10 in all the other major markets.

The tune was a worldwide hit for numerous reasons, indeed the single mix featured the big Snoop Dogg (or Snoop Lion) which judging by his ability to score hits after hits throughout the years and until this day is no mean feat, quite literally. Also, its incendiary video propelled the already fantastic track to a whole other level because of its “fierce” nature.

From the strutting to the sensual – and never tacky – choreography, the vaporous and claustrophobic atmosphere to the burlesque vibe, this visual is definitively one of the most – if not THE most – glorious moment of the girls rather short but memorable stint as a recording band (obviously we are not rating the non-sense that is the new incarnation of the Pussycat Dolls).

Proving Pop tarts can be suggestive while staying all the way classy, the ‘Buttons’ MV stands as one of Pop culture’s sexiest efforts.

Ms. Scherzinger has never been more entertaining an enticing than during her time with the Dolls which is strange as the other girls – bar Ms. Melody Thorton – were clearly just back-up dancers for the ‘Nicole Show’ and she has worked with the same producers and choreographers for her solo endavors.

Maybe its a case of the masses not believing in her hype or maybe the other band members were not that disposable. In any case, we want you to sound off:

Why can’t Nicole Scherzinger catch a break?

Despite moving over 1 million copies worldwide since its April 3rd release, criticism of Nicki Minaj‘s latest LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ has been all too loud and clear.

However, in what will come as a slap in the face to of her detractors, this week saw the LP enjoy a revised Metacritic score after welcoming an influx of positive reviews.

Explanation below…

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