It may have debuted with so so sales two weeks ago, but it seems Mary J. Blige‘s  latest LP ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues‘ is unprepared to give up the ghost just yet.

For, in what will come as a pleasant surprise to many in her fan base, as of this chart week the album has sold more copies than  Rihanna‘s latest project, Talk That Talk‘.

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Controversial. Given the array of responses to this year’s Grammy Award nominations, that is perhaps the best way of characterising the list on everyone’s lips.

For despite featuring the expected suspects (see: Adele and Bruno Mars), the anticipated tally saw many a notable omission – none more apparent than Beyonce and her ‘4’ project.

A usual Grammy favourite, many were surprised to see the singer shut-out from all but one main category.

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Lady GaGa may be in the thick of one album campaign, yet that hasn’t stopped the megastar from drumming up a buzz about its follow-up.

The Pop eccentric dropped insightful soundbites about the project, which she’ll no doubt be hoping replicates the multi-Platinum success of ‘Born This Way’.

Her comments after the jump…

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All aboard the Young Money  promotional train!

Yes, with Nicki Minaj‘s upcoming album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ gearing up to hits stores February 14th 2012, the songbird gave her very first detailed interview about the project hours ago, with none other than the UK’s Tim Westwood.

Find out why she says the album and her alter ego Roman Zolanski are going to ‘snatch wigs’ below…

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Kelly Rowland is taking her X Factor global; for, after rocking the UK incarnation of the show earlier this week, the 30 year old stopped by the German version last night to perform new single ‘Down for Whatever’.

Peep Rowland and her troop of dancers do their thing below. Easily her best performance of the cut yet…

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Melanie Fiona may be known for showing off her fierce vocals, but the latest issue of YRB magazine saw the songstress show off another flavor of that fierceness.  Joined by Mayer Hawthorne (with J. Cole rocking the cover), the Canadian beauty’s swanky shoot was shot by Carlos Arias at New York’s Juliet Supper Club.

In related news, Fiona has much to look forward to in the new year.  Aside from snagging two Grammy nods for her work with Cee Lo Green on ‘Fool For You’, her highly anticipated forthcoming release, ‘The MF Life’, is expected to hit shelves the first quarter of 2012.

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Pint sized ‘Promise Ring’ belter Tiffany Evans has found much favor with fans and critics alike with her mixtape single ‘Won’t Find Me’.  The video, which is presently gaining quite the buzz for the “little lady”, was unveiled three weeks ago much to the delight of the starlet’s ever-growing fan base.

Now, as ever, Miss Evans looks to showcase the prowess of her powerhouse chops on stage at the Sesac Strip Showcase for her Kick off Promo show .  Find more below:

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Ciara is trying to get her career back in vogue, and what better way to kick start her comeback campaign than a new spread in Vogue magazine itself.

The ‘Ride’ singer, who is gearing up for the release of a new album next year, appears in the French edition of the “fashion bible” looking all flavours of fierce. Bring on LP #5!

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The last week of December will see Billboard release the final Year End Chart for the period December 2010 to November 2011.

Expected to confirm that Adele‘s ‘21‘  is the highest selling release of the year, this year has seen the chart anticipated like never before with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady GaGa, Lil Wayne and ‘The Throne‘ all making major moves  their respective projects within the last twelve months.

However, it would seem despite the intense competition it faced this year, one album in particular has managed to exceed sales expectations in a way many thought it never would.

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday‘.

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Peep this footage of R&B Prince Chris Brown showcasing his oft celebrated moves during a dance battle at the  HollywoodRoosevelt Hotel last night.

Joined by members of his entourage, the entertainer was the center of attention as he threw down to a number of his favourite jams.

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Guess which Pop princess these well dressed feet belong to.

Hint:

She has a history with fellow entertainer Chris Brown.

Find out who it is below…

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