Whether you like it or not, there’s no escaping the power of a Beyonce single.

Sure, while the birth of her first child slowed things down on her latest LP’s promo front, the sales of her dance release ‘Love On Top’ are anything but damaged by the act’s well deserved break.

Not sure what we’re getting at?

Well, despite her absence from the stage, Knowles has spent six weeks atop Billboard’s Top Hip Hop & R&B charts with the upbeat jam, beating efforts by Usher and Rihanna.

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You’ve read our review, so you’ll know that – unlike some sects – we actually enjoyed Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore offering ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’. 

However, a sentiment we expressed has become one echoed in other critiques of the good, bad, and in-between persuasions:

The album is disjointed.

For all Ms. Minaj’s gusto and defiance, it’s abundantly clear that there was a real struggle to please both her Pop and Hip-Hop audiences. And while it’s a relatively “good” problem to have, it’s a problem which we feel could have been easily avoided with a more tactile approach.

Indeed, instead of a tracklist which divides the album like Moses did the Red Sea, surely it would have benefitted all to go the extra mile and conjure up a “themed” double-disc of sorts?

With the industry not making it rain like it used to, one could argue the “physical double-disc” may be a stretch. However, when an act drops a 19-track album, backed by an International media-blitz, it’s clear “coin” isn’t an issue.

Hence,  something akin to Beyonce‘s ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’ project is ultimately what her Sophomore Dr should have ordered. A simple setup which would create ample space for Nicki to appease her “mixtape” and “Mindy” fans. Heck, even if not a double disc, then even an interlude would suffice in adequately teasing apart “Nicki” and “Roman”.

Still, with the LP on course to hit #1, what’s done is done. That said, we can only hope such suggestion serves as food for thought heading into her third studio outing.

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Following their hilarious exchange on last week’s American Idol, reports surrounding a feud between Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez have been doing the rounds this week- in time for the release of the former’s new LP.

Starting when Lopez playfully declined Minaj’s request to join the ‘Idol’ panel as a guest judge, some onlookers questioned how ‘playful’ the pair were actually being, citing the confused look Jennifer gave Nicki after her performance as the reason why.

Yesterday- for the first time since it happened- Nicki addressed the matter during an interview with Elvis Duran, also using the opportunity to confirm the birth of her own clothing line.

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Kanye West is back.

The rapper, who has spent much of the last year touring with Jay-Z, served up a new cut today titled ‘Theraflu’.

An “interesting” effort to say the least, the Hitboy produced track sees ‘Ye profess his love for the talent-starved Kim Kardashian, slam her ex Kris Humphries, and salute Wiz Khalifa – the fiance of his ex ‘Amber Rose’.

Take a listen to the track, a collaboration with DJ Khaled, below…

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Earlier this week a Burger King commercial starring Mary J. Blige premiered featuring the R&B singer singing about the joys of “chicken”. In the commercial, Blige gives the ‘Popeye’s Lady’ a run for her money by giving the best stereotypical African-American impersonation ever seen on primetime television.

Following its premature release, the promotional spot went viral prompting backlash from MJB fans embarrassed for the vocalist for attaching her name to something so beneath her.

In an effort to distance herself from the fast-food chain, the 41 year old ‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’ has released an official statement. See what she has to say after the jump and sound-off below!

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First season American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed a vocally charged rendition of Britney Spears‘ top 10 hit ‘Till The World Ends’ during a recent tour stop at the Nokia Theatre on April 3rd.

How did the ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ singer fare singing the modern Britney classic?

Be the judge for yourself. Watch video footage of Clarkson’s impromptu tribute below.

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Yesterday marked the release of ‘Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded‘, the latest LP by Rap royal Nicki Minaj.

Currently perched at #1 in the UK and set to follow suit the world over this time next week, the project is currently receiving a mammoth US campaign this week, in a bid to generate sales worthy of its hype.

However, if a report by Hits Daily Double is anything to go by, it is set to under perform.

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With her upcoming movie ‘Battleship’ due out April 11th, Rihanna took to Elle this month for a very telling interview in aid of the film.

Indeed, in what is to be expected in a Rihanna interview the issue of Chris Brown arose, weeks after the pair reunited on two new songs.

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The talent-starved Kardashian clan have released a hilarious new video.

Kim, Khoe, Kourtney and matriarch Kris, flaunt the skills they weren’t blessed with as they perform ‘Lady Marmalade’ on a photoshoot.

Peep the ladies in action above…

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It was date night in Hollywood for Christina Aguilera yesterday, snapped at West Hollywood’s ‘The Little Door’ with boyfriend Mathew Rutler.

Caught by paparazzi as she left the restaurant, her sighting comes weeks after her latest single was expected to hit radio but months before she releases her new studio LP, by way of RCA Records.

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‘4’

It’s a number that has become synonymous with Pop force Beyonce.

Indeed, beyond her Platinum-selling album of the same name, the number represents the day of her birthday, that of her mother, as well as that of husband Jay-Z. It also serves as the day in April when she tied the knot with the music mogul.

This year, though, it takes on a special significance in that it marks the 4th year of her marriage.

So as to celebrate the occasion (and in time for her upcoming new project *all will be revealed in time*), the singer is prepping a new Tumblr account – which feature intimate snaps of her and her hubby.

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For any artist, a trip to Power 105.1‘s ‘Breakfast Club’ is sure to result in many a soundbite.

Hence, it’s little surprise Nicki Minaj‘s stint on the show saw her drop  serve up just that.

Hot on the promotional trail for her ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ LP, the Hip-Pop eccentric talked with Charlamagne and co about the album, her Grammy performance (which she says was her “best yet”) and her feud with Lil Kim.

Flip the hood to see Minaj talk winning the “pay homage” war and more…

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