Keyshia Cole wasn’t the only R&B beaut to grace the 2012 Essence Music Fest this year.

Yes, in what certifies the event as one of the hottest of the year, last night saw Mary J. Blige took to the stage to perform a set of her more well loved material.

A cut above the bulk of her other performances, her delivery at the show was ‘fierce’ to say the least.

Watch her perform ‘Ain’t Nobody‘ below…

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Ne-Yo returns to the dance floor with the release of his new single  ‘Let Me Love You’.

Laced with R&B undertones, the number comes before the release of his new LP ‘R.E.D’ due on September 18th which also features the Urban smash ‘Lazy Love’.

Enjoy below…

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No Doubt and Rihanna are just two of the stars set to perform at this year’s ‘IHeartRadio Music Fest’ this year.

Set to take place at the MGM Grand on September 21 and 22, the Ryan Seacrest hosted event will also feature performances by Mary J. Blige and Shakira.

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Later on this year, Joss Stone will release ‘The Soul Sessions: Volume 2′ to her remaining fan base.

So, in what marks one of her best performances to date, the belter took to the UK’s ‘Sunday Brunch’ to perform the Honey Cone cut ‘While You’re Out Looking For Sugar’, all in aid of the anticipated release.

Watch below…

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Femcee Azealia Banks has seen her buzz stretch far and wide, a trend which looks to continue with the release of her new mixtape ‘Fantasea’ – the cover for which was unmasked today. 

The hotly anticipated mixtape (due July 11th) features songs ‘Jumanji’, ‘Nathan’, and ‘Aquababe’, and precedes Banks’ eagerly awaited debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ – which hits stores in September.

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Feast your eyes on singer/actress Rita Ora, looking all kinds of seductive in these snaps posted on her Twitter page.

Teasing fans in a trio of revealing outfits, the ‘Party’ Princess’ pics are believed to have been taken this weekend- after her set at the 2012 Wireless Fest on Saturday but before she performed at London’s ‘T In The Park’.

More from Jay‘s gem below…

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Earplugs at the ready?

Good. For, if you intend on watching the performance waiting below you’ll most certainly need them. A performance, put on by none other by ‘Battleship’ bomber Rihanna at the 2012 Wireless Fest, held in the city of London yesterday.

Curious to see how she fared? Watch below…

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Now on the second night of his ‘Revel Resorts’ performance commitment, Kanye West ensured fans got their money’s worth with a killer performance of ‘New God Flow‘, assisted by  Pusha T.

Tuck into the visual feast below…

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That Grape Juice were live in Los Angeles for the BET Awards weekend. While in town, we caught up with R&B star LeToya Luckett who dished on her new album (the housing label of which she was coy on), her friendship with fellow child of “Destiny” Michelle Williams, and more.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to peep our chat with the ‘Torn’ singer.

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As Roc Nation‘s latest priority (sorry Rihanna) Rita Ora is undoubtedly Pop’s fastest rising star- impacting the Billboard Hot 100 with her feel good number ‘Party’.

However, what some fans may not know is that despite debuting this year, Ora has been signed to the label/management company for some time- reportedly under the pupil-age of boss Jay Z and his wife Pop Queen Beyonce.

Now peep Rita dish on their relationship and the gift she bought their daughter Blue Ivy below…

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In what can only come as great news for the Rapper, Nicki Minaj‘s new single ‘Pound The Alarm’ continues to soar on the UK Singles Chart this week.

The highest rising cut on the tally, its ascent also makes it one of the fastest selling numbers of the year- well on its way to surpassing feats scored by her earlier hit ‘Starships‘.

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The Prince Of Pop has struck again.

Yes, after spawning the smash hit single ‘Turn Up The Music‘ and wowing audiences worldwide with his 2012 BET Awards performance, today saw Chris Brown welcome more good news.

For today, his latest album ‘Fortune‘ rose to the top of the UK Albums Chart- marking his first ever #1 album in the country.

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