Renown for her overall aura of “basic”, X Factor UK star Tulisa hasn’t registered on our radar much.

However, she certainly made us sit up and listen with her performance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge this morning.

Find out below if it was for good reason or otherwise…

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With 19 days to go before 2012 Billboard Music Awards, the show’s performer line-up has been given quite the boost.

For, a quad of major names -led by Usher– have joined the list of those taking to the stage at one of music’s biggest calender nights.

Full story below…

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Whenever Mariah Carey performs ‘Without You’ post 2000 it always presents quite the conundrum.

Before MC took the stage at ‘Top of the Mountain’ in Austria, she tweeted “Singing at this altitude is almost like giving birth to twins…”, which prompted suspicion that the diva would rely on pre-recorded vocal tracks to carry her.

Find out if such was the case with ‘Without You’ after the jump and sound-off below.

UPDATED: ‘Hero’ and ‘Emotions’ added.

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It seems like it’s open season for Brit acts trying to break the US these days. For, following in the foot-steps of One Direction, The Wanted, and Emeli Sande, Cher Lloyd is the latest UK star attempting to realise the sought-after “American Dream”.

Having inked a lucrative Stateside deal with LA Reid‘s Epic Records, the 18 year old today lifted the lid on the video for her debut US single ‘Want U Back’.

Released as her third single back at home in February, the American audience are treated to an entirely new video. Check it out after the jump…

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Last night, Jennifer Lopez confirmed the launch of her first world tour- alongside Latin mega-star Enrique Iglesias.

So, in a bid to give fans insight into what they can expect, the pair took its official press conference for a lengthy chit chat, discussing the show and its premise.

Watch below…

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As if the split from her husband and feud with aspiring celebrity Evelyn Lozada wasn’t enough for her to handle, Jennifer Williams is facing even more drama today as a result of her role in the hit show ‘Basketball Wives‘.

According to a report by TMZ, the show’s producers are plotting to launch a lawsuit against Jennifer, in response to a media blitz by the star which saw her criticize the show’s portrayal of African American women, after footage of her being was slapped by Lozada’s assistant was aired this season.

TMZ claim:

According to our sources, producers feel Williams’ show-bashing is in violation of her contract — which forbids cast members from doing any media appearances or press without approval, or speaking negatively about the show. We’re told they feel she is “ruining the brand” they worked so hard to build. 

Here’s hoping all is resolved. If not, with a vacancy open at Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta‘, now might be the time for Williams to pull in favor from her good friend Nene Leakes.

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Renown for her “fiery”on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes sported a more demure demeanour as she met with fans in Charlotte, NC over the weekend.

The 44 year old smiled it up as she signed books for her adorning supporters at the Sisters Only event.

Hailed for turning her Housewives water into wine, Leakes has leveraged her position on the show into many lucrative business ventures – most notably her recurring role as Coach Roz on Fox hit ‘GLEE’, which itself has seen her land a pilot sitcom with its creator Ryan Murphy. 

Peep more pics below…

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Trey Songz‘s new single ‘Heart Attack’ may be a snoozer, but its accompanying video is shaping up to be anything but that.

Shot last month, the clip sees the self-styled Trigga get up, close, and oh so personal with R&B diva Kelly Rowland.

See what we mean after the jump…

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It’s been 3 years since Michael Jackson‘s passing, yet the King of Pop’s commercial viability shows no sign of slowing.

For, in what is being hailed as yet another master stroke by Jackson’s Estate, it has today been confirmed that the singer’s brand will once again by endorsed by Pepsi – almost 30 years after their first outing.

Details after the jump…

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US audiences just can’t get enough of comedy flick ‘Think Like A Man‘.

After debuting at #1 at the Box Office with $33 million, it has spent a second week atop the tally, generating over $60,868,000 in the US and Canada alone.

Starring Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland and Keri Hilson, the Tim Story directed piece is based on Steve Harvey‘s 2009 book ‘Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man‘.

Trailer above…

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It’s been almost three months since Whitney Houston tragically passed away. And, save for headlines generated at her funeral along with those from a drink-driving arrest, estranged ex Bobby Brown has maintained a notable silence. Until now.

Sitting down with Matt Lauer on the Today Show, Brown finally opened up about his former wife’s demise, being blamed for it, his relationship with daughter Bobbi Kristina, his relationship with her, and a whole lot more.

Set to air on Wednesday, you can peep interesting soundbites from the feature below …

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Mariah Carey may be a diva, but her choice of catsuit in Austria today was anything but that.

In trying to flaunt her “sexy”, the 42 year old showed a bit more than she bargained for while performing. We’ll leave it to you to spot what it was.

Another pic after the jump..

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