Following Beyonce‘s drastic reinvention this week,  ‘New Day‘ belle Alicia Keys boasted some changes of her own online some hours back.

Unveiling a brand spanking new short do, Egypt’s mother struck a number of poses flaunting the look which arrives before the launch of her new LP.

A new LP, which reportedly boasts collaborations with Babyface and Rico Love.

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After almost a year of speculation, the original line-up of the Sugababes have announced their return to the charts!

All the details, including the new band-name, after the jump…

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Pop force Cheryl Cole follows up the mammoth success of recent single ‘Call My Name’ with the ‘Under The Sun’ – the confirmed next release from her third studio album ‘A Million Lights’.

The Girls Aloud stalwart has re-teamed with Anthony Mandler for the Alex Da Kid cut’s video, which serves up a taste of throwback if these newly released stills are anything to go by.

With the visual arriving on July 26th, you can get a flavour of what to expect in the shots below…

Photo credit: Cary Hammond

‘Under The Sun’ hits iTunes on September 2nd. Perhaps it’ll give the album, which currently sits at #34, a much-needed push.

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No Lady Gaga. No Beyonce.  No (new) Adele. No major rap act.  And it shows…

Despite top acts like Madonna, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Frank Ocean, and more managing to score impressive debuts this year, it seems their combined efforts have paled in comparison to a number of old releases.

So much so, reports are now indicating that 2012 has seen – for the first time in U.S. history – albums released before January 1st of this year have outsold new releases in this year…

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Hip Hop titans Rick Ross, Dr Dre and Jay-Z team up for the aptly titled ‘3 Kings’ – a cut the Maybach Music leader’s latest LP ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen after the jump…

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Pint sized femcee Lil Kim hails the ‘Return of the Queen’ in the latest edition of her web series.

The 38 year old’s career in recent years has been anything but royal, yet we’re all for her claiming the title (which, at present, resides with a certain Nicki Minaj – almost by default given the lack of competition). Perhaps then, it’ll spur the ‘Whoa’ rapper on to deliver something worthy of such status. We can only hope.

For now, peep week 2 / part 2 of the mini-series below…

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Guess which Pop sensation was snapped wowing fans in Toronto last night.

Hint:  Her debut album was certified 4x Platinum in the US and 5x Platinum in Canada.

Find out who the ‘Real’ diva is below…

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Rihanna was a picture of health hours ago, striking a pose with friends in Capri yesterday.

Indeed, while her seventh album is being crafted for her, the nocalist was caught partying it up on a yacht in seemingly high spirits.

All this, months before she is set to launch a 2013 world tour following from the so so received ‘Loud Tour’.

Ever the hard worker eh?

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Mariah Carey is to be honored at September 7th’s BMI Urban Awards, for her contributions to Pop music which span an impressive two decades.

The icon will be awarded in the company of her industry peers at the Beverly Hills event – which takes place shortly before the expected release of her long awaited new studio album.

Details below…

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Check out this shot of ‘Fame’ genius Lady GaGa, enjoying a studio session with Dr. Dre‘s Kendrick Lamar.

Surfacing online this morning, the pic’s arrival sparked reports the maestro is to work on her forthcoming LP in some capacity, following their meeting last weekend captured here.

Unfamiliar with Lamar’s work, check him out in action below…

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X Factor graduates Little Mix may still be whipping up their debut album, however the quad are in full promo mode for the LP’s lead single ‘Wings’.

Proving that they aren’t the typical talent show act, the ladies served up a harmony-heavy rendition of the track. Check it out after the jump…

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As the Urban community awaits Brandy‘s ‘Put It Down’ video with baited breath, the Vocal Bible debuted the song live in Washington, DC last night.

Taking front, stage, centre at the Howard Theater, the songstress  rocked the house with a heavily choreographed spectacle.

All the action after the jump…

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