Alexandra Burke lent her commanding vocals to Janet Jackson‘s gentle ballad ‘Lets Wait Awhile’, covering the R&B classic for SoulCulture TV.

The talented songstress dazzled by performing ‘Lets Wait Awhile’ with a much stronger vocal arrangement than Jackson’s, but at the same time maintained the song’s melodic integrity.

Craving a change of pace from pop’s plastic bag of non-singing singers? Check out a true vocalist at work after the jump and sound-off below.

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Sometimes, the public’s  perception of an act is more important than the material that act releases.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, take Keri Hilson for example.

Despite masterminding some of the last decade’s biggest hits, Britney‘s ‘Gimme More’ and Ciara’s ‘Like A Boy’ being two of them, her contributions to Pop are oft disregarded, overshadowed by baseless controversies.

Indeed, much like her philanthropic endeavors, Hilson’s musical feats suffer a similar fate.

For example, how many of you knew that since debuting in 2008 she has racked up 9 Top Tens outside of the US, enjoying #1s in Germany and Slovakia with ‘I Like’ and scoring the same feat with ‘Knock You Down’ in New Zealand.

Or, that her LP ‘No Boys Allowed’ is the highest selling sophomore album to be released by an R&B Female, to have debuted after 2008.

So, taking the above into consideration, we ask:

Do you think Keri Is Unappreciated? 

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As reported yesterday, American Idol hopeful Jermaine Jones was sensationally dropped from the show after his sketchy criminal past was brought to light.

The tense moments, which aired on last night’s episode, saw producer Nigel Lythgoe break the news to the New Jersey vocal coach, who was visibly upset.

Watch the  footage above…

Your thoughts?

Rihanna and Chris Brown recent duets have spoken volumes about the status of their “relationship”. However, neither of the pair have verbally addressed why they decided to team up again – especially given the controversy which greets the the mention of their names collectively.

That silence ended this morning when Barbados’ Next Top Model called into Ryan Seacrest‘s KISS FM radio show.

Check out the interview after the jump…
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It’s been a long time coming, but Melody Thornton is finally here.

Indeed, after watching Nicole Scherzinger almost make it a soloist and then fail at doing so, the one-time Doll presses forward with her new mixtape, ‘P.O.Y.B.L‘.

Branded ‘Soul-Pop’ by the singer herself, get right into ‘P*ss On Your Blacklist‘ below…

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‘It’s gettin’ hot in here!’

Peep these snaps of Nicki Minaj, on the set of her brand new video ‘Starships’.

Caught writhing in the Hawaiian sand, these new pics arrive one day after these snaps emerged from the video, set to debut in the next two weeks, ahead of the release of her new LP, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’

More below, courtesy of Roman Empire…

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Pop force Alexandra Burke continues along the promotional trail for new single ‘Elephant’.

The star’s no stone unturned approach most recently saw her land on the T4 stage.

Watch Ms. Burke show up and show out on the Channel 4 show below…

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Saturday Night Live‘s most talked about musical guest, Lana Del Rey, readies her next single ‘Blue Jeans’ by unveiling the track’s accompanying art work.

Lifted from ‘Born To Die’, ‘Blue Jeans’ was an instant standout on a LP filled with depressing funeral music. It serves as the album’s most commercial offering, appealing to both critics and fans alike. The song’s official launch as Del Rey’s third single commences April 8, 2012 through Interscope Records.

Your thoughts?

Plunging necklines. Tight leather. Baby Oil. Yes, JLS are on tour.

The fierce four donned all of the above as they dipped, dropped, and popped it on the opening night of their ‘4th Dimension Tour’ in Liverpool yesterday.

They better WERK!

More pics of the UK group, via our friends Digital Spy, below…

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Diva duo Brandy & Monica are not playing when it comes to the promotion of their latest joint effort “It All Belongs To Me” – due for listing on both of their forthcoming albums. Guesting 106 & Park yesterday and dishing with ‘The Breakfast Club’ this morning, the diva double team make their rounds over to VH1’s Big Morning Buzz to talk about their upcoming LPs, kids, and more.

Always entertaining when these two get together, get into the action after the jump:

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The ever hilarious Tichina Arnold stopped by BET’s 106 & Park this week to talk about her latest projects.

Newly engaged, the actress dished on her new role on sitcom ‘Happily Divorced’, her singing career, a ‘Martin’ reunion, and a whole lot more.

As ever, Ms. Arnold serves up the “LOL’s” aplenty.

Your thoughts?

As March 26th swiftly approaches, the Madonna promo machine is kicking into high gear for the pop legend’s 12th LP ‘MDNA’.   And while the singer’s rep confirmed no full blown promotional promenade will accompany the album, trust and believe Madge is still cooking up a few tricks namely the ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ follow-up ‘Girls Gone Wild’.

While the Material Girl has teased fans with a clip of the forthcoming visual, now Miss Ciccone is informing fans (via her manager) of when they will get their first full peek at the video.  Enlisting E! for the privilege of its debut, get into the details below:

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