With the X Factor finally over, many a contestant are on their 14th minute of fame. However, one act we’ll sure be seeing more of is a certain Misha B.

A sure-fire shoo-in for the final, the 19 year old’s dreams were dashed when tactical judging turned her into one of the show’s most controversial acts.

Yet, while the party responsible for that likely won’t be relevant in a year down the line, Misha continues to prove herself worthy of the attention heaped on her since exiting the ITV show (4th place). Attention which reportedly includes a label bidding war; and attention which could see her pocket a contract worth more than actual the winning act.

Wonder what the hype’s about? Well, our friends over at SBTV snagged Misha for a festive acoustic session. Watch Ms. B soar with ‘Silent Night’ after the jump…

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Feeling a little low?

In need of a pick me up?

If the above apply to you, get all the way into ‘Born To Be Wild‘, the latest effort by Sean Kingston featuring Pop starlet Nicki Minaj.

The second time the pair have teamed up following their 2010 smash hit ‘Letting Go‘ , ‘Wild’ may sound a little of familiar to any fans of the classic movie,The Lion King ,and is reported to be lifted from the performer’s upcoming album, due in coming months.

Listen below…

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Japanese shoppers got a little more they had bargained for recently when ‘Black Jesus‘ songbird Lady GaGa stopped by to do a spot of shopping.

Accompanied by a team of minders, the performer was spotted at  the  Ginza district’s Matsuzakaya department store, reportedly splashing out  at Louis Vuitton before making her way to Narita airport hours ago to catch a flight back to her home town of New York City in time for Christmas.

More snaps below…

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Having exploded onto the scene in the early 00’s, Ashanti‘s “star” status boasted a “super” prefix. Indeed, under the Murder INC umbrella, the sultry stunner served up hit after undeniable hit – leading many to believe she was R&B’s head female force. And for a time, she was.

However, a plethora of problems would then plague her positioning; from the fall of her fellow INC cohorts, to legal and label drama. And, of course, there’s hurricane Beyonce.

Now, almost 4 years after her last try, Ms. Douglas is back – and with a difference. Ditching the politics and overheads of a major label, the 30 year old has gone the independent route for her new album, which is ushered in by lead single ‘The Woman You Love’. How will she fare this go round?

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch us assess Ashanti’s comeback.

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Check out these snaps of Nick and Mariah Cannon courting the paparazzi on the streets of Aspen recently.

Dressed in what can only be described as  attention grabbing get up, Mr.Cannon was undoubtedly the center of attention armed with a Gucci bag , black balaclava and his oft celebrated wife.

More from the night  below…

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Greasy, cheap, and dripping with cheese, Rihanna‘s music has long been established as hits of the fast food persuasion. It’s only fitting, then, that the model chose to mark the end of her ‘Loud Tour’ (the sales of which were ironically quite quiet) with a meal at McDonald’s in London’s Charring Cross.

The 23 year old is believed to have queued for a Big Mac at the store before a crowd of stunned on-lookers.

It’s as clear as her lack of talent that this was a clever PR ploy to show that for all her fame, McFenty is just like you and me. However, being the enlightened audience that you are, we’re sure you already know she’s as “basic” as “basic” comes.

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It’s been almost 6 years since Nelly Furtado set the charts ablaze with her career-defining album ‘Loose’. Produced almost entirely by Timbaland, the 2006 set churned out hit after hit, etching the words ‘Promiscuous’ and ‘Maneater‘ into Pop consciousness.

And then it went silent.

Furtado spent the years following raising her daughter and releasing Spanish material.

However, the wheels are finally a-turning for the singer’s return to the English speaking charts. And this time she’s enlisted help of a noted hitmaker.

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Def Jam‘s newest signee Luke James has been been drumming up quite the buzz as of late.

The singer-songwriter, who counts Beyonce as a big fan, visited That Grape Juice’s The Splash recently to perform a rousing set. Included in his session was a stellar take on a track titled ‘All of the Night’ by a certain Kelly Rowand – who too is a huge supporter of his.

Check out Luke soar above, and…

Click here to watch his full set!

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Kelly Rowland digs into her inner disco diva in these shots from Hunger Magazine.  The ‘Motivation’ hitmaker, who is diligently at work on her 4th studio album (due 2012), reteams with the famed Rankin (who also lists directing Rowland’s ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ video to credit) for the interesting shoot.  The collection marks the second time an American singer was found featured in the fashion mag – Kelis being the first.

See more of the ‘Work’ singer doing just that below (thanks to GlobalGrind):

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Pop potentate Madonna moves to join the long list of divas daring to foray into fragrance.  Joining Madge’s ‘Material Girl’ fashion line, this collection, ‘Truth or Dare’, borrows its title from Madge’s famed 1991 tour documentary that (at the time of its release) was the biggest of its kind and still ranks in the top ten most successful documentaries of all time.  If its fragrant followup will follow in such steps has yet to be seen.  But what can be seen is the ‘Ray Of Light’ songstress beaming in the new ad making its rounds in print and web.

The ad’s reveal comes shortly after news that despite nabbing a nomination at the 2012 Golden Globes for her song ‘Masterpiece’ (featured on we directorial effort ‘W.E.’), the song did not qualify for nomination at the Academy Awards.  Another music monarch, however, may walk away with the gold – Mary J. Blige.

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After Pop doll Rihanna caused much heated debate with her video for ‘You Da One’ last night, it has become all to easy the clip’s release  wasn’t the only major event in the performer’s life last night.

For, much to the dismay of  ear plug manufacturers the world over-  it also marked the end of her lengthy ‘Loud Tour‘.

Now, watch her deliver the tour’s very last showing in the city of London below…

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“Don’t hate me ‘cos I’m beautiful“

Peep this shot of ‘The Way You Love Me‘ singer Keri Hilson  at Devyne Stephens’ “This Christmas” celebration in Atlanta recently.

Enjoying the company of Chris Tucker, Akon and long time producer Polow Da Don, the belter’s appearance at the event arrives after she was snapped in West Hollywood partying it up with adoring fans.

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