As far as singles go, very few can say they get better treatment than those belonging to ‘Thug In My Life‘ singer Rihanna.

Indeed, as her track record on Billboard’s Hot 100 can vouch for, her ability to pick a cut, record it and then force feed it to the masses has ensured favorable chart positions for even her lesser known material in recent years. A testament to the strength of her installed audience.

Now find out why her hold over the casual listener has her new single, ‘Pour It Up‘, rising on the ‘Hot 100’ below…

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With global sales of over 24 million units, Adele‘s ’21’ is undoubtedly- by both stats and perception- the biggest album of the 21st century.

Now, two years after its February 2011 arrival, the ‘Cold Shoulder’ singer has hinted at the arrival of its follow up and tour she hopes to launch in aid of it.

Full story below…

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He’s the Pop megastar with legions of loyal ‘Beliebers‘.

However, as to expand his reach beyond his immediate audience, Justin Bieber readies the release of an acoustic version of his #1 album ‘Believe’, set to deliver a maturer sound from the star.

Only right then, that he called on Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Elijah Blake to pen one of its original releases, ‘I Would‘- before it hits stores on January 29th.

Details below…

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You’ve seen the finished product, now- courtesy of ‘Entertainment Tonight’– peep the scorching behind the scenes footage from Beyonce‘s ‘100 Sexiest Women Of The 21st Century‘ shoot, where she been awarded the moniker, ‘Ms. Millenium‘.

Think you’ve got what it takes to handle the singer’s bikini clad heat?

Get into it below….

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Up until recently, much of Rihanna‘s career had been built on an “eff effort’ foundation. Hence, it’s little surprise that, despite the model’s vocal strides, she has slipped back into old tricks for the covers for her latest singles ‘Stay’ and ‘Pour It Up’.

Taking to her trusty Instagram account, the 24 year old revealed artwork for both ‘Unapologetic’ tracks that use cheap candid snaps. And while cutting corners is nothing new for Team Fenty, it’s the seeming feature of Chris Brown on the ‘Stay’ cover that is a litle nauseating. How much more are they going to force-feed this jarring romance narrative? And all now, it’s apparently ‘Nobody’s Business’?

Anyway, peep the ‘Pour It Up’ cover below…

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One’s a stage blazer, the other a vocal bible. Yet, Ciara and Brandy‘s paths met in the middle yesterday on the set of hit BET show The Game. All smiles, the ladies shared the shot above on their respective Twitter accounts.

Set to debut in March, the sixth season of the cable hit sees B-Rocka reprise her main-cast role of Chardonnay, while it is believed that Ciara is making a cameo.

In both cases, the show is a good look. More than ever before, the music industry requires an artist penetrate many arenas for longevity. Hence, it’s great to see both ladies doing just that – together.

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It may have faced the drama of an unexpected leak, but A$AP Rocky‘s debut LP ‘Long Live A$AP’ is well on its way to beating the odds on the Billboard 200 next week.

For, by way of a fan base who decided to put their money where their mouths are, he is on course to nab the top spot on the chart- marking the first Hip Hop #1 album of the year.

Exciting details below…

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Teen sensations Mindless Behavior are back!

Following the success of their debut effort ‘#1 Girl’ in September 2011, the Urban-Pop quad will release their second studio album in March.

Details on the project await after the jump…

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Rita Ora is wasting no time capitalizing on her success-filled 2012.

The Roc Nation star is gearing up for the release of the follow-up to her debut LP ‘ORA’ – which not only hit #1 in the UK, but also spawned three chart-topping singles too. Set also to serve as her official American debut, the project is already one of Pop’s most anticipated.

We caught up with the 22 year old in London last week, where she was in full promo mode for her exciting new competition with Mastercard and the BRIT Awards which gives fans the chance to remake one her videos (click here for more details).

Watch above as Ora, who is nominated thrice at this year’s BRIT’s, dishes on her plans for 2013 – most of which revolve around her new album.

Currently due this Summer, the singer predicts that the record will shock with its heavy Hip-Hop and R&B influences.

We’re amped…are you?

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‘My favorite language money, can you afford me?’.

Da Brat flaunts her expensive taste on her sexy new jam ‘Talk To Me’, the latest offering from the ‘So So Def’ Rapper produced by Blue Rocks.

Undeniably infectious, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised with what you hear for all the rights reasons.

Sassiness below…

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Guess which Pop beauty was snapped making her way into London’s Corinthia Hotel this morning, hours after partying with actor Jeremy Piven.

Hint: Her debut album has now sold 1.5 million copies worldwide, birthing three UK #1 singles.

Not sure who the mystery blonde is?

Her identity below!

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Season 6 of The Game is set for kick-off on BET this Spring. And so as to whet appetities ahead of the show’s return, the network have released this new video teaser.

Check it out above and let us know…

Will you be watching?

Your thoughts?