A fortnight ago, Rihanna‘s UK fan base took her latest project ‘Talk That Talk‘  to top of the album chart and helped her to score her third #1 LP in the country.

However, as of this chart week, the album- in unison with it’s lead single ‘We Found Love‘, is no longer the nation’s highest selling release.

Full chart analysis below…

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Halle Berry eat your heart out!

As one of the highest selling artists of 2010/2011, the last few months have been nothing short of a blessing for Queen Of Rap, Nicki Minaj.

So in honor of her success, Billboard have named her their ‘Rising Star Of 2011‘.

Her emotional acceptance speech below…

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Nights ago, the nominations for the 2012 Grammys were announced and evoked  what can only be described as heated debate.

Debate that for the most has been centered around Pop czar Beyonce and the fact that she only scored one nomination  related her latest album ‘4’.

Now, we want you to weigh in.

Is industry politics to blame for this blatant snub?

Or is ‘4‘ simply undeserving of the accolades the likes of ‘Dangerously In Love‘ and ‘I Am..Sasha Fierce‘ found themselves basking in some years back.

Get into it below!

Telling the story of the day she was dropped from Island Def Jam, Lady GaGa‘s video for the single ‘Marry The Night‘ is heralded by many as being one of her best pieces of work to date.

Now, she has spoken openly about the experience and having to relive it with ‘VEVO‘ in support of the single and its supporting album ‘Born This Way‘.

Interview below…

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A very blonde Nicki Minaj broke out her little black dress for the red carpet yesterday in New York City.  The Harajuku Barbie, who joined country pop star Taylor Swift in accepting honors bestowed by Billboard, walked away with the coveted Billboard “Rising Star” Award in recognition of her debut efforts.

The accolade comes as the latest of many decorating the rising starlet’s trophy case.  And, in addition to celebrating the warm reception of  ‘Roman In Moscow’ (the first offering from her sophomore effort ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘), Minaj  also celebrated news of her nomination for Best New Artist for the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Find out the femcee’s thoughts on that after the jump:

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Jennifer Hudson joined Cee Lo Green to make their own Christmas magic at the Magic Kingdom park yesterday in Florida performing a medley of yuletide favorites during the taping of the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” TV special.  The taping marks one of many holiday-themed events the ‘Spotlight’ singer will take center stage for including the annual TNT aired ‘Christmas In Washington’ (billing she coincidentally also shares with the ‘Crazy’ singer)

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R&B/Hip-Hop hitmaker Rico Love was definitely feeling the love from fellow hitmakers Usher, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Melanie Fiona, and more at his recent birthday celebration.  The Grammy-winning producer, who has lent his signature ‘Turn The Lights On’- introduced beats to many-a-hit over the past two years, turned 29 last night (December 2) at Italian bistro Vic & Angelo’s before pressing on to the after-party at Club Play.

See more pics from the event below:

Your thoughts?

The ninth live show of  X Factor 2011 aired tonight.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched last month on FOX}.

Watch this week’s performances below…

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Check out this shot of Atlanta Peach Ciara posing it up with X Factor USA‘s Marcus Canty.

Snapped backstage during the show’s rehearsal session this week, the pair were brought together by mutual mentor LA Reid who recently signed the ‘Ride‘ singer to his Epic record label in time for a new album ,which members of the ‘C-Section’ can expect in stores next year.

Many thanks to Ultimate Ciara.

Your thoughts?

Though recent years have seen many try their best to deny it, the impact singer/actress Brandy Norwood has made on Pop culture is in many ways unrivalled.

From influencing a generation of viewers with ‘Moesha‘ to inspiring the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna with her oft celebrated material, Ms. Norwood is without a doubt one of music’s more groundbreaking staples.

Now, fellow belter JoJo has shared her thoughts on the singer she has long cited as an inspiration.

Her comments below…

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Since surfacing online yesterday, Nicki Minaj‘s latest release ‘Roman In Moscow’ has caused quite the stir, generating an even greater buzz for her upcoming album- ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

So, in what will be sure to have ‘Barbz‘ everywhere rejoicing and singing God’s praises, the Rapper has announced that she is to release a ‘trailer like’ video for the cut ahead of the album’s release.

Full story below…

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As the mastermind behind Pop quartet JLS, Oritse Williams has successfully built up what can only be described as a ‘cookie cutter clean‘ image in the British media.

Often finding himself in the shadows of some of the band’s more outgoing members, there are many- despite the notoriety the group has enjoyed since competing on the X Factor UK– who still know very little about he or his past.

Now,he has spoken openly about his impossibly difficult childhood in support of the band’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut‘ DVD.

His moving story below…

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