Easily one of the year’s biggest Urban releases, Alicia Keys‘ latest studio album ‘Girl On Fire’ has been backed by a gurantuan promotional campaign; one which has taken the Grammy winner to many a stage globally.

Naturally, then, all eyes are on how the LP fares in the singer’s biggest market – the US. And now, with the help of Hits Daily Double, we’re able to provide a clearer picture of how the album is selling on home soil.

Ms. Keys’ first week predictions await after the jump…

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“To Catch A Thief”

Much like “epic”, “diva”, and “underrated”, recent years have seen the term “swagger-jacking” used in overabundance.  Indeed, even the slightest note, move, or visual reminiscent of art past has found fans defending their favorites against accusations of copycatting…

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Aerosmith megastar Steven Tyler made headlines days ago when he slammed ‘American Idol’ judge Nicki Minaj on what he suggested were her ‘lack luster’ judging skills.

Confusing much of the Rapper’s fan base, considering the fact Tyler is not believed to have seen Minaj’s judging skills, his remarks sparked a fiery response from the performer on the social networking site Twitter.

Now, after being branded a racist by the star, today has seen him apologize to her.

Details below…

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It may have taken her seven years and the absence of Beyonce & Lady GaGa, but yesterday saw Rihanna finally a nab a US #1 album, with the LP ‘Unapologetic‘.

So, perhaps in realizing it’ll be sometime before she scores a second number one album, she has taken to Twitter to milk  celebrate her  win, thanking her fan base before their support.

Her message below…

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Via ‘She Is Diva:

“Check out our girl Alicia Keys looking all flavors of cute today, arriving at BET‘s ’106 & Park’ to speak on her new ‘Girl On Fire’ album.

Giving us even more of a reason to love her, she was all the way open on married life, motherhood and changes in her life influenced the project, which we’ve had on repeat all day.”

Watch here!

It’s common-knowledge that Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Lotus’ campaign has been rocked by many a speed-bump.

Indeed, its lead single ‘Your Body’ was never performed, which led to slow album sales, which ultimately resulted in more media muck being hurled at the singer.

However, it appears several positive facets to the project are beginning to emerge – one being the fact that, as of this week, ‘Your Body’ can officially be deemed a chart-topping Billboard hit.

Details below…

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‘Rumor Has It’. ‘Love Song’. ‘Rolling In The Deep’.

The above three serve as one of the many reasons Brit gem Adele became one of the highest selling entertainers in chart history last year, with the release of her sophomore set ‘21′.

Now, in what will leave quite a few Pop damsels in commercial distress, the project has now hit sales of 10 million units…in the US alone.

Good news below…

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The proof, as they say, is always in the pudding..and if the last few days in Nicki Minaj‘s world are anything to go by, we’d say life is pretty sweet for the Rap star.

Unveiling a new eight track EP named ‘The Re-Up’ last Monday, this week saw her reap many a reward from the project after its sales forced its supporting LP, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ 79 spots up the Billboard 200 in the space of 7 days, placing it at #28.

So, just in case that wasn’t enough to put a smile on her face, she’s now scored a new personal best on a critical tip.

Details below…

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Superstar diva Mariah Carey has made no secret of her love for all things “festive”; as such, there were few better choices than her to switch on the Christmas tree lights at the Rockefeller Center in New York last night.

Cheered on by the thousands in attendance, the American Idol judge also performed her classic ‘All I Want For Christmas’, as well as ‘Christmas Time Is In The Air Again’. The latter is being used to promote the re-release of Mimi’s second Holiday album  ‘Merry Christmas II You’ – which originally hit stores in 2010 and birthed moderate hit ‘Oh Santa’.

Watch the 42 year old soar below…

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Rita Ora was the centre of all attention in London Town last night, arriving at The Savoy hotel for the ‘Britain Fashion Awards’.

Sporting a Vivienne Westwood piece, the Pop fashionista hit the event joined by new found friend Cara Delevigne and spent the night alongside the Valentino, one night after celebrating her 22nd birthday in the city with Rapper Big Sean and the aforementioned Cara.

Snaps from last night’s outing below…

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Kelly Rowland certainly keeps busy these days.

Indeed, when not wrapping up her fourth studio album, ‘Year Of The Woman’, the ‘Ice’ singer has wracking up an impressive collection of collaborations – the latest being with Epic Records rapper Future.

The pair took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight, performing ‘Neva End (Remix)’ – the lead release from Future’s ‘Pluto 3D’ LP.

Peep the performance below…

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Another day, another Twitter battle.

Indeed, after the week started off with a bang with R&B bad boy Chris Brown’s fiery exchange with TV writer/comedienne Jenny Johnson, now his ‘Right By My Side’ co-star Nicki Minaj is stewing her own brand of Twit-battling with a rant against former ‘American Idol’ judge Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith).

The rock icon asserted during a recent interview with MTV that Minaj and fellow feuding judge Mariah Carey should, “Shut the f*ck up and focus [on the] talent”.

As what he said next has had much of the net abuzz for the past day or so, tell us:

Did Minaj respond fairly to Tyler’s comments?

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