On a talent tip, their skills couldn’t be any further apart-with one having lots of it and the other renowned for her lack of it.

However, perhaps down to the genius of Beyonce‘s husband Jay Z, Rihanna has become one of the world’s most Popular acts- joining Knowles’ to become the only two ‘black’ singers with unmatched notoriety.

Yes, while she is yet to score a #1 LP or match Knowles’ critical feats, the last four years have seen the pair pitted against each other- their sales scrutinized and compared- the ‘mentor/student’ relationship they were alleged to have had thrown into disrepute.

So now we ask:

Is Rihanna Beyonce’s Biggest Rival?

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight, with the latest episode of the Live Shows.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

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Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams was snapped posing it up at the Black American Princess School of Charm ~ Inaugural High Tea recently.

Hosted in Williams’ home state of Chicago, the event (which also saw the singer give a speech) was mounted to benefit young girls on the cusp of womanhood.

Peep more pics below…

Stunning!

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That Rita reign just won’t let up. Well, somewhat.

Roc Nation’s newest star Rita Ora continues to shine bright, justiying her immesnse buzz with each new performance. Her latest?  A rousing set for MTV UK. 

Watch the 22 year old serve up 4 reasons why she’s better than touted rival Rihanna after the jump…

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At 42, Jennifer Lopez‘s work ethic shows no signs of slowing.

In between rehearsals for her newly announced Summer tour and her American Idoljudging duties, the mother of two headed out to Mexico where she shot the video for Wisin & Yandel‘s ‘Follow The Leader’ – the finished product of which premiered this week. 

Check out La Lopez in action with her tour mates below…

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With a stint on The Voice UK and her debut album boasting consistent sales in the same country, Jessie J’s stock has never been higher.

So, as to capitalize on the positive press she has been receiving lately, she took to ‘The Graham Norton Show‘ last night, to perform her latest single ‘Laserlight‘.

Get into it below…

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‘Vogue’ vixen Madonna strikes quite the pose on the latest issue of ‘Vanity Fair Italia’.  The magazine, which has seen Madge as its covergirl eight previous times, hit newsstands yesterday.  But, while the promoting her first fragrance ‘Truth Or Dare’, the singer’s latest effort ‘MDNA’ dropped down the charts faster than the ‘Holiday’ hitmaker has shed her clothes in years past, that hasn’t veered the 53-year-old pop queen from pressing forward promoting its accompanying tour.

A tour, mind you, which had already grossed over $200 million in pre-sales in mid-April.  Ka-ching!  Check out the trailer  and more pics from the Vanity Fair set below:

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Bringing new life to her smash hit ‘R.I.P.’, Rita Ora lovers recently saw the budding diva land “Later with Jools Holland” – her first live television performance.

Now Roc Nation rookie is repping her set with the thumping “Roc the Life”, a performance which saw Miss Ora rock the house like only she can.

Get into the action below:

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As one of Pop’s rising stars, all eyes are on Azealia Banks to see just how well she fares, upon the release of her debut album.

So before she starts breaking a few records of her own, find out what she has to say about 16 time Grammy winner Beyonce and her place in music history below…

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Rihanna can consider her wig well and truly snatched.

For, less than a day after scoring the record for having the most views for a single video in the space of a day, the star has been forced to forfeit her ‘crown’… to Justin Bieber.

Details below…

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Get familiar with ‘Heart Attack‘, the latest video by R&B hitmaker Trey Songz.

Featuring Grammy winning star Kelly Rowland, the clip is just waiting for your feed back, below…

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In his time, Nas has seen his fair share of acts come and go.

In what can only stand as a testament to his art, his longevity as an artist places him- alongside Jay Z & Missy Elliott– in an elite group of Rap acts just as influential today as they were in their prime.

So now, after working with her on the song ‘Champion’ this year, the MC has weighed in on Nicki Minaj and the impact he feels she has made on Rap music.

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