For many, Beyonce serves as today’s most prolific performer. As such, it’s only fitting that her idol is the greatest to grace the stage, Michael Jackson.

Like millions the world over, the ‘Single Ladies’ singer has honoured the late, great superstar three years after his sudden death.

See what she had to say of the ever-reigning Pop royal after the jump…

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Get familiar with ‘Get Down’, Chris Brown‘s latest digital offering.

Lifted from his ‘Rarities & B-Sides‘ piece, the Pop wonder enlists the help of Grand Hustle’s B.o.B, making for a truly infectious collabo.

While it will not appear of Brown’s forthcoming album ‘Fortune’, it does serve as a promo cut for the project. So, get right into it below…

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In what marks the latest development in the label’s story, Universal Republic has welcomed two new VPs to their urban A&R department, Naim Ali Mcnair and Tab Nkhereanye.

Now responsible for scouting and developing the group’s urban acts, both men will report to its Senior VP Wendy Goldstein, responsible for signing The Roots.

Details below…

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Members of her British ‘Navy‘ got quite the treat hours ago, when aspiring singer Rihanna held an impromptu meet and greet for them outside her London hotel.

In the country to work on her seventh studio album, the ‘Battleship’ star signed autographs for her adoring fans in seemingly good spirits.

Good spirits, possibly brought on by news she has now sold 20 million singles and albums in the UK alone or the support she has received following her embarrassing set at Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, which saw her bleat her way through the anticipated spectacle.

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland took front stage centre at Minneapolis’ Pride Festival over the weekend. Breaking briefly from finishing her fourth studio album, the sultry songstress thrilled the audience with a bevy of her biggest hits – including ‘Motivation’.

Watch Ms. Kelly and her troop of dancers “break it down” in sizzling showing after the jump…

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For the first time in four years, all five members of iconic Pop force the Spice Girls reunited.

Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, and Mel C, gathered in London’s Renaissance Hotel today for the launch of ‘Viva Forever’ – a new musical based on their classic hits.

And while much ado has been made about the group’s strained relations following their farewell tour in 2008, one thing is for sure: time has treated the ‘Holler’ singers well. Stunning.

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You’ve seen the video, now see how it was cooked up. Chris Brown serves up a behind the scenes look at the making of his ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ visual.

With his new LP ‘Fortune’ hitting stores in exactly one week, the R&B star will no doubt be hoping the masses wake up and buy it come July 3rd.

Clip after the jump…

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Since erupting onto the scene during last year’s X Factor, multi-talented Mancunian Misha B has remained a fixture on the lips of many. A trend which looks set to continue as the 20 year old gears up to release her debut single ‘Home Run’ on July 15th.

We caught up with the budding star last week, chatting it up with her about her hotly anticipated album, working with Missy Elliott, “that” incident on the X Factor, Kelly Rowland‘s departure from the show, and a whole lot more.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to…and answer them Misha does.

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As the world remembers the late, great Michael Jackson three years after his untimely demise, what better time to spotlight the King Pop’s greatness than the present?

Now, we could harp on about his uncanny talent and artistic vision. However, we’d rather show you. Case, point, MJ’s 1995 MTV Video Music Awards medley. Built around his ‘HIStory’ LP, the performance -quite literally- must be seen to be believed. Long live the King!

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With her debut LP ‘Something About Kreay‘ due out August 14th, Kreayshawn unveils its latest release ‘Summertime’ featuring her ‘sister’ V Nasty.

The follow up to the 2Chainz assisted ‘Breakfast (Syrup)’ , the upbeat jam is yet to receive the visual treatment, but until it does get into the ‘Summer’ vibe below…

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Say hey to ‘Get It Started‘, the spicy new cut by Pitbull and Pop Princess Shakira.

Lifted from Bull’s forthcoming LP ‘Global Warming‘, the ‘Jersey Shore’ ready number hit Pop shores today and awaits your listen below…

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In 2008, Tina Turner launched “Tina!:50th Anniversary Tour” in honor of five decades spent atop the music industry.

Four years after Turner graced 40 cities across the North America and Europe, Lionel Richie watched his 9th studio album ‘Tuskegee’ rocket to #1, 20 years after the release of his self titled debut album ‘Lionel Richie‘.

Both rare feats, their successes 10, 20, 30 years or more after their debut is both a testament to their talent and their ability to ‘hold on’ to audiences, against a number of industry induced odds.

The question is though, how many of today’s performers could follow in Lionel and Tina’s suit?

How many of them could bring in audiences long after their initial hype has died, respected enough to command major numbers in an industry with an ever growing age bias.

In short, we want to know?

Do today’s acts have what it takes to stand the test time of time?

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