He may have won its second season, but  Shayne Ward‘s career since the X Factor has been anything but a walk in the park.

Indeed, after exhausting its machine to spawn one #1 single and an LP to just chart just as high, recent years have seen the ‘Breathless’ singer’s career take a rude turn for the worst- with his 2011 single ‘Obsession‘ peaking at #97 on the UK Singles Chart.

Now, in response to a new commercial advertising ‘Factor’s ninth season, he has hit out creator Simon Cowell for ‘erasing’  what he calls its ‘history’.

Find out what he means below…

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With the latest season of the X Factor (UK) set to kick off next month, ITV have released a new teaser. Watch past graduates, including Alexandra Burke and Little Mix, reflect on thier success above!

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As one of Pop’s more premium vocalists, Leona Lewis remains one artist whose vocals remain at the core of her SYCO fueled cause.

Now, before the release of her new studio effort ‘Glassheart‘, the X Factor gem has revealed she intends to Rap on the project.

Her interesting plans below…

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Upon her explosive arrival on the scene, some were led to believe Azealia Banks was anything but fond of fellow Femcee Nicki Minaj, by way of remarks she had made on the latter’s ‘horrendous wigs‘.

However, in what marks a surprising twist in their unconfirmed feud, Azealia has revealed that she was invited by her former school mate to join her on the ‘Pink Friday Arena Tour, which hits the UK this winter.

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Pint-sized powerhouse Tiffany Evans has maintained relative silence since announcing that she is married and expecting her first child back in June.

However, the ‘I’ll Be There’ singer spoke loud and proud today with new shots of her pronounced baby bump.

Taking to Instagram, the 19 year old wrote:

Packing my delivery bag.  ))) 7 weeks till I get to have mommy and baby time. #ThankGod’

Peep another shot after the jump…

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The promotional train for Mariah Carey‘s new single ‘Triumphant (Get ‘Em)’ has officially left the station.

Having teased the video for the Rick Ross / Meek Mill yesterday, the diva of divas has unmasked the song’s official cover and release date.

It goes without saying that ol’ Mimi has rehired her usual “re-touchers”, whose comedic brush stays as all-round hilarious as ever. That said, find out when you can hear the track after the jump…

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The whereabouts of Ashanti‘s ‘Braveheart’ project may be an Unsolved Mystery, yet that hasn’t stopped the former INC maven from helping out Fat Joe on his comeback campaign.

A one-time chart-topper, the ‘Lean Back’ MC is trying to claw back relevancy with new cut ‘Pride & Joy’ – enlisting Ms. Douglas, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, and more for its accompanying video.

Peep shots from the shoot below…

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Peep these snaps of Rihanna, enjoying some downtime in Monte Carlo yesterday.

Attracting crowds as he walked through its streets with members of her team, the Pop sensation followed a trip to its legendary Casino with a shopping spree in Cartier, where she enjoyed champagne and a number of luxury watchers.

All this, days after  ‘We Found Love‘ producer spoke to Q Magazine about his experiences with her.

Experiences, he said saw him reject her friendly advances.

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Check out Mariah Carey looking all flavours of fierce on the video set of comeback single, ‘Triumphant (Get Em)’.

The premium diva, 42, shared the shot on Twitter today, where she also promised more treats throughout the week:

“On the set of the TRIUMPHANT (Get ‘Em) video shoot. Get ready for a triumphant week, we have surprises every day!”

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With a video shot, the song expected to premiere on radio this week, and confirmation of a judging/promo slot on American Idol, Mimi’s current project is already being handled better than her last (see: ‘Memoirs’).

And as one of the industry’s last true “divas”, we hope she embraces that status and delivers something truly compelling (versus the nursery rhymes she’s been peddling for the last few years). I guess the first taste of whether she has will come when ‘Triumphant’ arrives. Let the countdown begin…

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‘Unexpected’ performer Michelle Williams made quite the unexpected announcement earlier this year when she revealed intent to return to the gospel platform.  A platform, as many know, which has been a lifelong love of the entertainer and themed her first two solo outings.

Now already hitting the promo trail, as the finishing touches are being placed on her 4th solo LP, the former DC beauty took to D.C. for the taping of famed BET gospel program ‘Bobby Jones Gospel’.

Donning a stunning orange dress, the singer lifted snaps of her visit to her official Facebook page today.  See them below:

Click here to hear what Michelle exclusively told That Grape Juice about her return to gospel.

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Mariah Carey may be shooting the video for her new single ‘Triumphant’ today, yet that didn’t stop American Idol‘s newest judge from glamming it up for Russell Simmons’ 13th annual Art for Life gala in New York last night.

Accompanied by husband of four years Nick Cannon, the premium diva joined the likes of LA Reid, Babyface, and Melanie Fiona at the star-studded charity event which raised over $2 million for art programmes.

Peep more pics below…

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As Pop’s fastest rising Rapper, Nicki Minaj‘s ascent on many a international chart has been astounding to say the very least.

Surpassing the 1 million copies sold worldwide mark with her latest LP ‘Roman Reloaded‘ this week, today has also seen the Rapper’s star rise on a UK front by way of her single ‘Starships‘ and both of her studio albums.

Nicki’s chart check below…

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