Along with the success of VH1’s top-rated biographical film ‘CrazySexyCool:  The TLC Story’ has come much analysis and debate about artist rights, contracts, and the like.  A story not uncommon in the industry, but never any less striking when such a narrative reaches the media.

Ask ‘Baby It’s You’ beauty Jojo.

The songstress has long been vocal about her situation with label Blackground Records – a situation that has seen her take to outlets (i.e. social media, interviews, etc.) to voice disdain for the label and her contract there.

But, even after years of protest, a recent quote from the ‘Demonstrate’ diva may just be the most damning yet.  It’s not even 10 seconds long, but it packs the most powerful punch:

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#Fighters rejoice!

For, reports have surfaced that your Grammy-winning leader Christina Aguilera is one of the latest names added to the performers list at this Sunday’s American Music Awards showing. Said to be on hand to render a live rendition of her latest tune ‘Say Something’ with A Great Big World, the visit will mark Xtina’s fourth visit to the annual award show in as many years.

The report follows news that newcomer Ariana Grande will also take the stage to make her AMA debut via a two song medley. The big voiced divas join the likes of performers Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, TLC, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and many more.

Catch all these performances and more live Sunday, November 24th at 8/7c on ABC!

Your thoughts?

With Britney Spears‘ new single ‘Perfume’ in free-fall on the charts, the video shoot for the track has come right on time.

After (not quite) working up a storm in this Summer’s ‘Work B*tch’ visual, the Pop force returns to the desert for her latest clip – which is the second to be lifted from upcoming album ‘Britney Jean’.

The singer has tapped dynamo director Joseph Kahn for vid, which -at this point- is the only thing that can save the song from its dismal run. Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, peep more pics below…

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While album sales have and will always hold more weight than single sales, the last decade has birthed acts who have seen their singles make quite a pretty profit for their supporting labels- by way of deals that see these companies take a sizeable piece of those artists commercial pies.

So, one doesn’t have to wonder why Peter Edge‘s ‘RCA Records’ now hold Pitbull in high regard, despite his inability to replicate his Hot 100 success story on the Billboard 200.

For, thanks to his Dance dominated discography, the Pop emcee has now seen sales of his single fist pump past the 40 million mark!

Details below…

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As two of music’s most noted icons, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson have been the subject of many a tribute.

The latest comes courtesy of one of this generation’s greatest talents – Christina Aguilera.

Diva Xtina took to the stage on last night’s episode of ‘The Voice’ in support of the Team she coaches. Together, the trio performed a high-octane medley of Jackson classics including Janet’s ‘Black Cat’, MJ’s ‘Bad’, and the sibling’s 1995 chart-topping collaboration ‘Scream’.

Watch Aguilera and co in action below…

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With heritage that sings to a Cuban and Venezuelan tune and a voice that’s already seen her win over the likes of Ne-Yo and Akon, it’s safe to say that 2014 will see Veronica Vega rise to become one of the year’s breakout acts.

So, two months before the world welcomes the new year, the Latina belle shows up to Pop’s party with ‘Wicked’, her scorching new single featuring Pitbull!

Produced by Polow Da Don, the cut’s video is reported to have eyed a November release date, but is preceded by a lyric video now available to enjoy below!

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As 2013 draws to a close we are sure to see an onslaught of “year-end” lists hit the net.

And, while such lists are always debate-spurring, it seems those based on factual data are the ones that really get tongues wagging. The latest to affirm this notion would be Forbes’ yearly ‘Highest Paid Musicians’ tally which sees ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna reign yet again.

Trouncing the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, and more, the Material Girl’s year was billed with the likes of a top-selling ‘MDNA’ tour, merchandise sales, and more.  But, even her reign was granted on a technicality.

Find out what we mean below:

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Having blazed straight to the top of the Billboard Digital Songs tally with ‘Say Something’, A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera have debuted the single’s accompanying video.

Diva Xtina serves as the guest on the track, which has thrust the little-known Indie Pop outfit into the spotlight.

Presently siting at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, will the visual help boost the song on the chart? You be the judge after the jump…

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She has already ‘Roar’-ed onto charts with the 3x Platinum-selling lead single of her latest album ‘Prism’, but now Pop force Katy Perry is readying (what she hopes will be) an equally successful follow-up with the cinematic video for ‘Unconditionally’.

The Dr Luke produced cut, which has thus far peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, sees its Brent Bonacorso-directed accompanying visual visit familiar territory for the pop princess – dramatic and graphically intense.

We’ve shown you the preview here, but was it worth the wait?  You tell us.  Watch below:

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Kelly Rowland‘s flirtation with EDM in 2010 yielded chart smashes such as ‘Commander’ and ‘When Love Takes Over’. It’s little surprise, then, that the singer re-embraces the sound on her new collaboration with Pitbull.

Christened ‘That High’, the track appears on the dance-floor titan’s latest album ‘Global Warming: Meltdown’ – which hits stores on November 25th.

With the release around the corner, the LP -which also features Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, and Mohombi – has officially been made available to stream.

Take a listen to Ms. Kelly’s cut, and the rest of the LP after the jump…

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J serves up a bolt of ‘Thunder’ with the latest single to be lifted from sophomore album ‘Alive’.

The Claude Kelly cut saw its accompanying video unwrapped moments ago.

Easily one of our favourite releases from the Essex-bred belter, does its visual deliver? Find out after the jump…

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It’s the first week sales figure we’ve all been waiting on!

Now, one week after it touched down in the market, Hits Daily Double have unveiled the US opening week numbers secured by Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’!

How it fared?

Find out below…

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