From The Vault is back this week with a number from Truth Hurts. Serving as the first single off her ‘Truthfully Speaking’ LP, the DJ Quik-produced ‘Addictive’ was released in late 2002 and features rapper Rakim. However, the record has proven to be the only hit to date for the R&B singer, managing to peak at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

What makes this song so addictive (no pun intended) is the Hindi vocal sample. Every aspect of the production and the vocal arrangement was framed cleverly around that element and helped to make this a major club hit. It’s a shame that Truth Hurts remains a one hit wonder, though, because she really can sing.

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Check out Alexandra Burke is featured in the latest issue of ‘The Daily Mail’. In the included interview with the publication the singer discussed her musical direction and the influence that Beyonce has over her career. She also revealed that her father passed away from cancer in 2004.  Read the insightful piece here.

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Usher almost made Jordin Sparks take off her purity ring onstage during the Arizona stop of his ‘OMG’ tour. The R&B crooner turned up the heat while performing ‘Trading Places’ directly into her ear. Peep the footage below:

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Rising star Jessie J is creating quite the buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. While her European single ‘Do It Like A Dude’ looks set to be a chart smash, the Essex-bred singer/songwriter has headed back to her base in the States to begin promotion for her US debut ‘Price Tag’.

The song, which she performed acoustically on BETA TV (below), is to feature rapper B.O.B on its single incarnation; the video for which was shot recently in Los Angeles.

Peep the rousing performance below…

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While tonight’s edition of the X Factor served up mundane in abundance, the real action took place immediately after on the programme’s sister show,  the Xtra Factor.

During the staple ‘Your View’ segment of the show, a caller by the name of ‘Vicky’ proceeded to lay the smackdown on the show, its judges and producers, with the most brutal statements reserved for controversial contestant Katie Waissal.

Peep the hilarity after the jump (a must see)…

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Pop minx Aubrey O’ Day is looking to make a splash on the charts with her debut solo project. The former Danity Kane singer is reportedly set to release ‘Automatic’ as the official buzz offering from her as yet untitled first studio album – due next year.

Take a listen to the track, which surfaced today in HQ form, below…

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‘The X-Factor’ 2010 live shows continued tonight, with a Beatles themed show.

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Keri Hilson has been trying her best to prove her vocal ability in her most recent performances. On Thursday she decided to tackle ‘The Christmas Song’ at the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake at the 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York. Look below to see her rendition via Rap-Up TV:

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Don’t fret if you miss the first 9 minutes of the 2010 American Music Awards on November 21st because you will actually being doing yourself a favour. Rihanna is set to open the show, which starts at 8pm Est via ABC, with a full 9 minute medley of her hits. See what she had to say about the show below:

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Mariah Carey performed at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting special last evening. The icon taped a rendition of ‘Oh Santa’ for the event which will air on November 30th on NBC. Look below for a 2nd image of the pregnant diva via Punchbowl Blog:

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The Black Eyed Peas visited ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ yesterday. The supergroup performed the 1st single from their upcoming ‘The Beginning’ album, ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’, as well as their own twist on ‘The Little Drummer Boy’. Check out the performances below:

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Who said flop sales spell the end of a project? Case, point, example, Kelis. Despite the 30 year old’s last LP ‘Flesh Tone’ being certified Triple Wood, the singer has not only toured in support of it – she’s still releasing singles from it. The latest being being for ‘Brave’.

Check out the Rankin-directed clip, which premièred today, after the jump…

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