It appears last night’s nominees announcement for the BET Awards 2011 has left more than just select fans disgruntled. For, moments after the credits rolled on the 106 & Park announcement special, rapper Trina took to Twitter to let her feelings be known.

The ‘Diamond Princess’ was omitted from the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category in favour of Nicki Minaj, Diamond, LoLa Monroe, and Master P’s daughter Cymphonique. This despite releasing an album last year, and two mixtapes since then.

Find out her response after the jump…

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In news that will surprise few, but delight many, Beyonce made a shock appearance on the final ever episode of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ last night.

Following countless sightings in Chicago, the 29 year old joined fellow Hollywood elites such as Madonna and Halle Berry at the United Center to say farewell to the talk show legend, whose long-running series is coming to an end after a 25 years on air. The singer also treated fans to the first ever televised performance of new single ‘Run The World (Girls)’ – backed by a troop of dancers.

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Needless to say, Bouncy waited for the biggest stage of them all to make her live comeback. What’s more, with the visual for ‘Girls’ set to debut on American Idol tonight, followed by an appearance on this Sunday’s Billboard Awards , as well the airing of her Oprah performance next Wednesday, things are finally coming together for the Destiny’s Child diva. And not a minute too soon either. For, given ‘Girls” current iTunes standing, promotion was due weeks ago.

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Let the search for ‘The Voice’ commence!

Hosted by Carson Daly, the US talent-search sees judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton conduct “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big star. The winner of the competition lands major recording contract with Universal Republic.

Check out episode 4 after the jump…

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It’s that time of year again! With the BET Awards 2011 fast approaching, the hotly anticipated nominations for Urban music’s biggest calendar night are being announced live on the network’s flagship show, 106 & Park.

Find out who up for gongs, as well as the show’s host, after the jump…

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It seems Lady GaGa‘s legion of loyal ‘monsters’ aren’t the only ones who believe in the controversial Pop sensation.

For, her record label Interscope have so much faith that her upcoming ‘Born This Way‘ LP will be  a commercial success, they are shipping a whopping 2 million units to over 21 outlets across the US ahead of its first week on sale.

Full story after the jump…

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After a somewhat lengthy stay, Mariah Carey and her newborn twins Monroe and Moroccan finally left the UCLA Medical Center this week. The trio – who have been there since April 30th – were accompanied by Carey’s husband and father to the children, Nick Cannon.

According to the ‘America’s Got Talent’ host, his wife is set to release her 14th studio album later this year – after working on the set for much of her pregnancy.

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As if you couldn’t tell, Christina Aguilera has been on a gruelling promotional schedule for her hit NBC show ‘The Voice’ as of late.

Things came to a head for the diva this morning during a tense interview on the ‘Today Show’. For following questions about the usual topics, host Matt Lauer proceded to grill the singer on her recent arrest, divorce, and family’s supposed attempts at staging an intervention.

Given Aguilera’s much documented ‘attitude’, this certainly makes for an interesting watch. Check out how she responded after the jump…

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Enter Alexis Jordan.

Aged just 19, the South Carolina native has has taken the UK by storm with her infectious brand of Dance/Pop. Indeed, the last 12 months have seen the vocalist amass two top ten singles (‘Happiness’ and ‘Good Girl’), as well a top ten album with her self-titled debut.

We caught up with the starlet, who is signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation, in London last week; chatting it up with her about many a topic including: her rise to prominence, plans to smash the US, her thoughts on non-singer’s judging shows such as the X Factor, Rihanna, Beyonce, her desire to date Chris Brown, and much more.

Hit ‘play’ on the video above and get to know Jordan’s big personality and even bigger voice – which she readily showcases (acapella) upon request!

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Alexis Jordan’s latest single ‘Hush Hush’ is out now!

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95-106 Capital FM are taking over Wembley Stadium on the 12^th June to bring you the Summertime Ball!

A host of music’s biggest stars, including Jennifer Lopez, Jessie J, Nicole Scherzinger, Cee-Lo Green, and JLS, will rocking be rocking the stage at what is being billed as the most action packed extravaganza to hit the UK in years.

And if that wasn’t enough, Capital FM are running competition to the ultimate VIP experience which includes 4 VIP tickets to the ball, An exclusive backstage tour, a night in a 4* London hotel and a road trip to get you from door to door in style.

That Grape Juice have teamed up with Capital to give you, the TGJ faithful, a better chance of winning.

Full details after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera and boyfriend Matt Rutler were snapped arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theater last night for her taping of ‘Late Show With David Letterman’.

Yet, in stark contrasting the singer’s bubbly showing on the show, both her and Rutler sported noticeably ‘hard’ faces. Why so sad?

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As we enter the home stretch of the pre-release buzz for Lady GaGa‘s ‘Born This Way’, another cut from the set has surfaced. Enter ‘Marry The Night’.

Deemed one of the singer’s favourite tracks from the record, ‘Night’ was initially slated to serve as the project’s lead single.

Take a listen to the Electro thumper after the jump…

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The hosts and judges of the X Factor USA were all smiles last night at the Fox Upfronts. And with good reason too.

For, the network announced at the high profile event that the talent search will form the centre-piece of its Fall schedule when it launches in September.

Also, much like its rival American Idol, the show will air on Wednesdays at 8pm for 90 minutes, and Thursdays at 8pm for an hour.

Check out shots below of hosts Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones, as well judges Cheryl Cole, LA Reid, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.

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