On February 14th, Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ was set to hit stores worldwide.

Now, in an unexpected turn of events, the Rapper has pushed the LP’s release date back, announcing the news online minutes ago.

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‘No More Drama’ diva Mary J. Blige may be no stranger to inspiring awe through her soul stirring performances, but as evidenced by these photos, even some of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters are still star struck by the 9-time Grammy winner.

Rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s elite at the Sundance Film Festival recently, the Queen of Hip Hop soul was one of many in attendance at the star-studded event yesterday.  One particular Grammy-winning starlet was reportedly anxious to have a photo opp with Blige and if this pic is anything to go by, it was written all over her face.

Get into more of this set of MJB and Billboard titan Taylor Swift below (thanks to Rap-Up):

The collection of photos surface days after it was announced Miss Blige is set to play co-host to Kelly Ripa on the (formerly branded) ‘Regis & Kelly’ show Tuesday, January 24th.

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For those who thought the promo push for ‘Jumping Trains’ had slowed down, think again.  Aside from conducting a number of interviews and performances, Pop belter Jojo is still garnering critic and fan approval for the album’s first single ‘Disaster’.

As the Massachusetts maestra’s quest continues, she’s been found turning up the heat in her photoshoots.  No better set lends proof to such than her recent shoot with VIBE magazine.

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It’s finally here!

Five minutes ago, Nicki Minaj premiered the video for ‘Stupid Hoe‘ on Vevo after weeks of excitement surrounding its release.

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With the world still coming to term with Etta James‘ death, a number of celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on her passing.

From Mariah Carey to Jessie J,the out pour of tributes has been astounding to say the least.

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Earlier today, it emerged that ‘At Last‘ legend Etta James had passed away aged 73.

So, in honor of her life, ‘Cadillac Records‘ actress Beyonce has paid a moving tribute to her via her official website.

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In case you didn’t know, being a Nicki Minaj hater is tough.

From watching her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ dominate charts across the globe to scoring a number of  nominations at the 2012 Grammy awards, the last year has been anything but a walk in the park for those hell bent on discrediting her cause.

So now, in what will be sure to leave many of these ‘haters’ seething, her David Guetta produced cut ‘Turn Me On‘ is the highest selling single on iTunes.

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If only she sounded as good as she looked.

Check out these snaps of “Unfaithful‘ belle Rihanna catching a tan in Hawaii recently.

The latest pic to emerge from her trip to the State, the snap sees her mounting a surfboard sporting a considerably impressive physique, seemingly unaware of onlooking paparazzo.

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Congratulations are most certainly in order for Adele.

Because, despite selling over 16 million copies world wide since last year, her album ’21‘ has now sold enough copies to match a record held by the ‘Titanic’ soundtrack.

Indeed, with 16 weeks spent at #1 in the US, it has now matched the soundtrack’s previously unbeaten chart run.

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Etta James, the voice behind the classic number ‘At Last’ has died.

Aged 73, her passing in California comes at the end of a long battle with leukemia, dementia and hepatitis, one week before she was set to celebrate her 74th birthday.

Rising to fame in 1954 as the first lady of Chess Records, her tumultuous life was recently portrayed in the 2008 movie Cadillac Records by Pop star Beyonce.

She is survived by two sons, Donto and Sametto.

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Peep this snap of ‘Prison Of Love’ Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon at a Spike Lee fundraiser nights ago.

Joined by the likes of President Obama, Mr Lee and his wife Tonya, the couple’s sighting at the event comes weeks after Cannon was hospitalized after suffering from mild kidney failure.

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As one of the world’s highest selling artists, Usher Raymond’s discography and accomplishments in the industry are simply unmatched.

From breaking a number of records with ‘Confessions‘ back in 2005 to enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim for 2010’s Raymond vs Raymond, there are many who await the latter’s follow up due out in coming up.

Now, here’s the chance to let Usher and RCA just what you’re thinking.

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