As previous reports indicated, Tamar Braxton has stormed charts with her new single ‘Love & War’ – battling her way to the top of Itunes charts on both sides of the pond.

Now, in news certain to delight #Tamartians, the songstress is now #1 on the chart ranking.  A feat which sees her knock out ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ hitmaker Bruno Mars from the top spot as well as occupy the tally’s top seat with a pure R&B tune – an extreme rarity.

It’s clear now that SHE is not playing around.  And, if her live performance from tonight’s episode of ‘Tamar & Vince’ is anything to judge by, the competition should start getting worried now…

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As reported here, Melanie Amaro, winner of X Factor USA Season 1, took to her musical alma mater to unveil her long-awaited debut single ‘Long Distance’.  Lifted from her ‘Epic’ debut ‘Truly‘, Amaro truly showed fans why she was voted the show’s inaugural winner.

Also hitting the stage was autotune queen Ke$ha who lent a live rendition of ‘C’Mon’, the successor to hit ‘Die Young’ from her sophomore album ‘Warrior’.  See the ladies at work below:

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It’s certainly no laughing matter when it comes to the talent of a certain Emeli Sande.  And, while she’s made quite the splash on this side of the pond, it’s undoubted that 2013 will see Sande make international waves – as evidenced by the material she’s been serving of late.

The latest gem to be added to the menu is the visual for ‘Clown’, the latest single from her album ‘Our Version of Events’.

See it below:

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Source:  Marie Claire UK

43-year-old rocker Gwen Stefani leaves no doubt that her fashion game is still a force to be reckoned with if her recent spread for ‘Marie Claire UK’ is anything to go by.

For, after staging a successful reunion with band No Doubt, the mom-of-two is still managing to balance family and fitness while keeping the steam going behind her killer fashion line ‘L.A.M.B.’.

The songstress also dishes on her marriage to rocker Gavin Rossdale and if baby #3 could be on the way soon.  The mag hit stores today, but look below for its accompanying photoshoot:

‘Grenade’ divo Bruno Mars has certainly blown up to out of this world success since his 2010 debut ‘Doo Wops & Hooligans’.  Fast forward two years later, the singer has notched 10 top 10 singles to his credit and, if UK’s ‘Notion’ magazine is to be believed, is the ‘new King of Pop’.

While such notion is sure to garner its fair share of chatter, there’s no denying the kid is talented.  And, with his sophomore album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ gearing up for its December 11th release, Mars shows off that talent in a new behind the scenes video of the making of that album.

See the ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ hitmaker in action below:

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BET’s new current affairs show ‘Don’t Sleep’ has been gaining ample buzz since launching in October.

Anchored by former CNN journalist T.J. Holmes, the show tackles topics of politics, popular culture, among other issues pertinent to the Urban diaspora.

This week’s episode (26) features chats about he case of Jordan Davis, interviews with John Singleton, Gabby Douglass and Kendrick Lamar; Holmes also talks to the “Sleep Talkers” about African-Americans in the media.

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For Tamar Braxton, the last 24 hours have been nothing short of a blessing.

Hitting the net with her scorching new single ‘Love & War‘, the last few hours have seen the cut ascend on iTunes like a bat out of hell, and is now on spot away from hitting #1. Yes, you read that right, #1.

However, in the case any doubted the true reach of the singer’s commercial power, tonight has seen her enter territory many a R&B rival has tried- and failed- to match. Territory, by the name of the UK charts.

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She’s one of Pop’s greatest masterminds, and today- in what will come as amazing news for her ‘Kerimel Kisses’– Keri Hilson is the latest performer to join the ‘VH1 Divas’ lineup, airing next Sunday on VH1.

Exciting details below…

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As evidenced by the rant of ‘Believe’ beau Justin Bieber‘s manager, it’s pretty safe to say that some camps are still up-in-arms about the 2013 Grammy nominations unveiled last night.

Indeed, every year sees some scorned team or artist supporter feel “cheated” due to an absence from the nominations tally (see: Jill Scott’s rant last year), but this year marks a noted difference in that  A) the male domination of categories, B) the absence of hip-hop and R&B from major categories, and C) the glaring, 2011-instated removal of “gender-specific” categories.

With only acts who released material from September 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012 eligible for consideration, the wealth of overlooked talent is earning a collective side-eye from many-a-music lover.  Just ask fans of Brandy & Monica‘s ‘It All Belongs To Me’, Mary J. Blige, Lana Del Rey, Madonna,  and, of course, Nicki Minaj & Justin Bieber…

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With the likes of Adele and Taylor Swift serving as today‘s mega sellers, it’s easy to forget sales feats scored by ‘Luv The Hurt Away’ singer  Britney Spears.

Welcoming first week sales of 1,319,193 units with 200o’s ‘Oops!…I Did It Again’, Spears- even today- boasts sales that even the likes of Lady GaGa and Rihanna are unlikely to ever see.

Now, after taking Will.i.am’s ‘Scream & Shout’ to the top of iTunes, she has landed a record that makes her run as a global icon all the more mind blowing.

Details below…

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Longtime viewers of WE tv hit Braxton Family Values will be well-versed with Tamar Braxton‘s quest for stardom in her own right. Fast forward two years since the show’s launch and it looks like the youngest of the clan is onto a hit with new single ‘Love & War’.

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Perhaps by way of careful managerial moves, Justin Bieber‘s transition from Teen Pop sensation to Pop ‘bad boy’ has undoubtedly been a success for the star, hitting #1 with his new album ‘Believe’ earlier this year.

However, in what comes a shocking blow for his continued efforts to elevate his brand to the next level, last night saw him snubbed by the Grammy committee’s  2013 nomination list.

This, much to the horror of his manager Scooter Braun.

His thoughts below…

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