‘Talk That Talk’ may have only just reached Platinum status in the US, but it seems Pop Princess Rihanna is already gearing up to release its follow up…this year.

Yes, in what is sure to spell trouble for many of her contemporaries, Ms. Fenty is reportedly planning to release her album during the holidays.

Details below…

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Rita Ora graced ‘The Jimmy Kimmel Show’ last night, taking to his stage to perform two numbers from her debut LP, ‘ORA‘.

Armed with a killer live band and her increasingly popular vocals, the singer/songwriter’s performance was impressive to say the least.

Think we’re exaggerating? Check her out in action below….

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They ruled the charts a decade ago, and today…not much has changed.

So it only made sense that Pink and Eminem would team up for the cut ‘Here Comes The Weekend’, lifted from her forthcoming LP ‘The Truth About Love’.

Curious to hear how the pair fare together?

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Tameka Raymond.

Custody battles.

Infidelity.

In the past, the above have all been topics Pop veteran Usher has steered clear from, in a bid to uphold his otherwise flawless image in the eye of the public.

However, in what we’re sure will set off many a spark, yesterday saw Oprah Winfrey reveal that the singer had taken to her critically acclaimed ‘Next Chapter’ series to give an interview like no other.

Touching topics, Usher vows he will never again.

Dramatic preview below…

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As evidenced by her latest single, Alicia Keys is indeed “on fire”.  After a fiery unveiling of her new single with ‘Right Thru Me’ maestra Nicki Minaj at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards last week, the song has already flown to iTunes top 10!

Following this feat, Keys jetted across the pond for engagements that will see her across the U.K. and Australia.  The first of said engagements saw the pianist lend a lesson to a host of aspiring singers on the Australian branded version of hit reality talent show ‘X Factor’.

A day before you will get your first full peek at Britney Spears on ‘X Factor USA’, see Keys dish out advice on its Australian counterpart from today!

After rising to fame via a cover of Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Superbass‘, the adorable Sophia Grace & Rosie set their sights on chart topping starlet Rita Ora at MTV’s Video Music Awards last week.

Peep the little ladies meeting Rita for the first time, and covering her #1 single ‘RIP’ on the red carpet below…

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Despite reports that ‘American Idol’s long-standing judge Randy Jackson was leaving ‘the dawghouse’, reports today indicate the legendary bassist has had a change of heart.

Via ABC:

“Jackson’s presence on the show’s 12^th season seemed to be confirmed Monday night when former ”American Idol” judge Simon Cowell tweeted, “Just heard randy is back on idol. Right decision.”

On Monday night The Hollywood Reporter declared that plans to move Randy into a mentor role have been scrapped, and that he will return as judge. In addition, Fox reportedly has ended talks to bring Enrique Iglesias aboard as a judge, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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And there you have it folks! Look like the dawghouse is back and in full-effect!  The word on if Nicki Minaj will be joining the panel, however, has yet to be confirmed.

Your thoughts?

‘King of Hearts’ hitmaker Cassie has seemingly tired of her reign over Diddy‘s bedroom and is hoping to move her monarchy back to the top of charts.

Indeed, the model-with-a-mic may have strutted her way to shame with that fateful ‘Me & U’ performance, but the renewed songstress has returned with Rico Love-produced ‘Balcony’ – the second official single from her long ignored awaited second album.

Featuring the vocals of fellow non-singer Young Jeezy, get into all the action below:

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Fans apparently could not wait to get their sights back on NBC’s top rated reality talent show ‘The Voice’ if ratings reports are anything to go by.

Despite a small dip from its season 2 premiere ratings, the hit show still managed to top other shows in its time slot an rake in an impressive 12 million viewers!

But, with news the show plans on extending its reign into 2013 for its first Spring-showing, a certain ‘What a Girl Wants’ singer has expressed to Billboard that she wants out:

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‘One Woman Army’ captain Ciara is looking to steer her latest project straight to the top of the charts and we’re not mad at her!  Taking to her ever-faithful C-Squad, the songstress lifted this snap to tease the release of her new album’s official first single ‘Sorry’.

And despite the single’s once announced August 20th due date, if the response Miss Harris has gotten so far is anything to go by, fans have accepted her apology.

We will reserve our judgment until the clip’s arrival on 106 & Park this Thursday, but it’s safe to say Cici may be onto a scorcher with this one!

Other shots await after the jump…

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Now is the time #Starz should get very excited.  For, via its Itunes unveiling for pre-order, ‘Put It Down’ diva Brandy has put forth what is set to be her forthcoming LP ‘Two Eleven’s’ tracklisting.

Featuring a Sean Garrett-production heavy list of tunes, other noted guest stars include Chris Brown, Frank Ocean, Bangladesh, and Rico Love.  Hitting stores on October 16th via RCA Records, find out what songs you’ll be jamming out to in just a month’s time by clicking below:

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As reported here, fans of R&B bad boy Chris Brown should look forward to seeing their fave afront screens very soon as he recently took to Twitter to tease his forthcoming single ‘Don’t Judge Me’.

And, while Brown did not confirm the exact date of when fans should expect the video, word has it we may get our full view before the week is out.

The snap drops hours after the ‘Run It’ hitmaker saw his name running atop headlines for a controversial tattoo that has been likened to former girlfriend Rihanna.

If you missed that, see it below:

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