Pop newcomer Lana Del Rey has been been a polarizing force since hitting the scene.

Indeed, while hailed by some sects, the 25 year old has attracted mounting critique – particularly as pertains her live performances.

Speaking to Fuse recently, the New York native gave her own 2 cents on her performing ability; confessing: “I am a studio singer”.

Peep the interview after the jump…

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In 2010, Lady GaGa gave us ‘The Monster Ball‘.

In 2011, Nicki Minaj joined Britney Spears to give us ‘The Femme Fatale Tour”.

And now, for one night only, feast your eyes on the spectacle that is…

“Lil Kim & The Hoodrat Revue: Live In Tampa”

Without further delay, peep the epic show below…

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Looks like someone’s had a change of heart.

Indeed, after taking his war of ‘subliminals’ with Drake to all new levels with his verse on ‘Stay Schemin’ , Common has confessed that  he is ready to turn a new leaf.

Declaring, that despite the harsh words exchanged between the two, he is actually a fan of the Rapper.

His comments below…

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Switch that messy Kardashian nonsense off! The Braxton sisters are back and in a big way.

After warming our hearts with their debut season, Toni, Trina, Towanda, Traci, and, of course, Tamar, return to the small screen with season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

You can now check out episode 10 of the latest season below…

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‘Miss Independent’ crooner Ne-Yo hasn’t missed a beat on the promo trail for the big screen venture ‘Red Tails’.  Sharing the screen with an all-star cast including Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, and Tristan Wilde, the George Lucas-directed flick sees the famed singer-songwriter get fly in a new way in this biographical film about the historic Tuskeegee Airmen.

Already winning rave reviews from the critics, Ne-Yo plays tour guide in this recently unveiled behind the scenes look at all the action.  Before its U.S. premiere tomorrow (January 20th), fans are invited to get this sneak peek:

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Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Nene Leakes continues to up her profile, nabbing a spot on hit Fox show ‘Glee’. Check out the sassy star in action above…

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The promotional promenade continues for multi-octave diva Jennifer Hudson in support of her first foray into authorship ‘I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down’.  Already seeing her book tour taking her down to Atlanta, over to Los Angeles, up to New York, and most recently her hometown of Chicago, the tour follows the countless television and magazine appearances Ms. Hudson has made promoting the memoir.

Most recently dropping by ‘The Rachel Ray Show’ (airing earlier today), hear JHUD chat about her humble beginnings and offer encouraging words to weight loss hopefuls in this hilarious interview:

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‘1, 2 Step’ singer Ciara was spotted stepping out of a nail salon yesterday in L.A.  Reportedly preparing material for her next LP, via new recording home Epic Records, the Atlantan’s 2012 is already gearing up to be a busy one.

Many be most anxious for the follow-up to 2010’s serially mishandled ‘Basic Instinct’, but they will first get to see her make her big screen debut in the Adam Sandler-led comedy ‘Donny’s Boy’ (June 15).  News of Cici’s involvement with the film was first broken last summer amidst rumors of her (now confirmed) record label change.

Fans may remember her first cinematic venture, ‘Mama I Want To Sing’ (Patti Labelle, Lynn Whitfield).  Despite combatting leaks and some mishandling of its own, followers of the ‘Ride’ diva will be pleased to know it will arrive on DVD shelves Valentine’s Day 2012.

Until then, peep more pics of the Crunk N’ B princess below (source):

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British bred beauty Marsha Ambrosius had quite a 2011 with the release of her debut solo piece ‘Late Nights & Early Mornings’.  Hard at work to its follow up, the ‘Far Away’ songstress has found herself hitting the studio on stops of her critically acclaimed, Grey Goose-sponsored ‘Rising Icons’ tour with fellow R&B star Miguel.

While we’ve already given you a peek at Miguel’s journey, now VEVO is inviting fans to get a peek at the former Floetry frontwoman’s extensive road trip.  Demonstrating why she truly may is a rising icon, check out this emotional showing (which includes an interview and performance) after the jump:

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When you are two of the most respected vocal divas of your generation, it is difficult to evade comparison.  Such has been the case with most artists who, despite varying levels of similarities, find themselves in the same age or genre bracket with stars like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna.

Such comparison has garnered its fair of protest from pop’s other elite vocalists and you can now add ‘Long Distance’ diva Brandy to that long list.  History may have seen Miss Norwood make waves almost a decade before many of her comparatives, but she still finds her name listed versus some of the noughties reigning diva set.  Speaking with our friends over at TrueExclusives.com, B-Rocka runs down the notion of ‘stan wars’ and rivalries between herself and Monica, among others mentioned.

Hear her thoughts after the jump:

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As a staple on the Forbes highest earning list, it goes without saying that ‘idle’ isn’t a word Beyonce is familiar with.

Hence, it’s little surprise that as she cradles her newborn, the promotional campaign for her new fragrance is set to be cranked into overdrive.

Christened ‘Pulse: Summer Edition’, the latest in the singer’s ever-growing range of scents arrives in stores in a matter of months. A sure-fire means, no doubt, of ensuring she remains “present” while M.I.A.

Yet, another testament to the well-oiled machine which powers her movement. More power to her.

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And the nominations are in!

Sure to strike up many a heated debate, the 2012 NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today, weeks before the show itself airs February 17th on NBC.

Find out who did and didn’t make the cut below…

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