Peep Pop titan Janet Jackson. The diva strikes quite the pose for Blackglama‘s in their latest campaign. Significant in a number of ways, the 45 year old has most notably become the first legend to feature in two consecutive campaigns for the luxury mink firm. More power to her.

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We teased it earlier this week, however it has finally been confirmed that King B herself, Beyonce, will be taking to the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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In what will be sure to serve as exciting news for lovers of both Lady GaGa and Fox‘s ‘The Simpsons‘, it has been confirmed that the ‘Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)’ performer will make a guest appearance on the show as herself in coming months.

Named ‘Lisa Goes GaGa’,  the episode marks Germanotta’s first appearance on the show and sees her follow in the footsteps of many a performer who has graced the streets of Springfield with their talents over the years.

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With a striking voice and look to match, Cherri V has understandably drummed up quite the industry buzz. One which looks set to intensify, as her promotional push picks up steam.

A former member of Sony Music group Trinity Stone (with the Sugababes’ Jade Ewen), V has struck out on her own – boasting a sound which could easily see her as a fixture on charts of the Urban and Pop persuasions.

With many a live show on the horizon and a recording stint in the US forthcoming, you’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from this bright new talent. For now, you can and hear her soar on this, the latest episode of The Splash!

Check out her stunning rendition of Kelly Rowland‘s Urban smash ‘Motivation’ above and…

Click here to watch Cherri’s full Splash session

With Lil Wayne set to drop his hotly anticipated ‘Tha Carter IV’ LP immediately after he hits the stage at this Sunday’s VMA’s, no time seems more apt than the present to premiere the video for project’s latest single ‘How To Love’.

Check out the Hip-Hop titan as he slows down and softens up below…

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Usher may have had a member of the paparazzi saying ‘O.M.G.’ when was he was spotted turning the tables on a photographer.   Check out more of the ‘interesting’ photos (courtesy of TheYBF) below.

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In related Mr. Raymond news, the ‘Nice & Slow’ singer is said to have recently been in the studio with fellow R&B crooner Robin Thicke and other top producers readying the follow-up to ‘Raymond vs Raymond’.

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Rumors of an Amy Winehouse tribute can now be silenced as MTV News has confirmed this Sunday’s Video Music Awards showing will indeed include a tribute to the late British soul singer.  While the rumor mill had previously mentioned names like Christina Aguilera and Adele as performers set to honor the ‘Back To Black’ singer, MTV confirmed today that the tribute will be introduced by legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett.

Via MTVNews:

“…Tony Bennett will pay tribute to the legacy of late Video Music Awards nominee Winehouse during a very special segment at the 2011 VMAs.  Bennett, whose last VMA appearance was in 1993, will introduce the tribute, which includes footage of him recording “Body and Soul” with Winehouse this past March at Abbey Road Studios in London.”

Set to be released on September 14th (Amy’s 28th birthday), all proceeds from ‘Body and Soul’ will go to a children’s charity named in honor of the singer.

Fans can tune into MTV on August 28th to see what other stars will take part in the tribute.

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Appears another Carter is making headlines for the announcement of a forthcoming single as it has been revealed that hip-hop heavyweight Jay-Z and partner-in-crime Kanye West have unveiled the next single from their joint project ‘Watch the Throne’.

While previous reports indicated that ‘Lift Off feat. Beyonce’ was set to impact radio today as the album’s next single, there’s been a change of plans.

Find out what tunes you’ll soon be hearing from your radios after the jump:

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As previously reported, MTV introduced performance polls this year to honor its past best performances.  With categories like ‘Most Iconic VMA Performance’, ‘Best Pop Performance’, etc., the polls were met with mixed reviews due to the absence and/or under-representation of some of music’s most praised acts (in certain categories).

Though originally said to be announced in the moments leading into the awards’ 28th annual showing on Sunday, MTV is ready to whet a few appetites by unveiling what fans voted as the ‘Best VMA Performance Ever’.

Who did fans vote into the top spot?  Find out after the jump:

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Singer/songwriter Lauryn Hill has teamed with Reebok Classics to reflect on a classic of her own – ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’.  Hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the greatest R&B/Hip-Hop albums of all time, the ‘Everything Is Everything’ songstress spoke on exactly that in reference to the album’s conception, commercial response, and more.

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Rapstress Khia may brag about her skills over 16 bars, but now the ‘My Neck, My Back’ performer has found herself back behind another set of bars.  For, as has been making its rounds around the blog-0-sphere, the Philly native was arrested for “concealing/endangering property-secured interest” (aka evading repossession of a good).

While the unnamed good is believed to be an automobile, the jokes pretty much write themselves here.  Whatever it was, it’s pretty safe to say the ‘Snatch the Cat Back’ rapper got something snatched this weekend.  Unfortunately, it was not that wig.

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Beyonce‘s ‘4’ may have been hampered by than less than stellar handling initially, however the 29 year old has staged quite the remarkable bounce-back.

Indeed, the project -which has divided public opinion – has been a staple in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 – a trend Ms. Knowles-Carter will hope is helped by its latest confirmed single.

Find out what ‘4’ will be serving up next after the jump…

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