‘Imma be on top now matter how they shuffle.’

Weeks removed from the release of her new single, Beyonce finds herself ahead of Pop’s ever changing pack yet again this week, after she was named the ‘Most Searched Person of 2013.’

How?

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Katy Perry‘s ‘Prism’ power continues to outshine the competition – a feat we expect to be a mainstay this award season.

For, after storming single and album charts alike with tunes like ‘Roar’ and ‘Dark Horse’ (and their parent album), the songstress can now boast leading the 2014 People Choice Award nominees with a whopping 5 nods.

Justin Timberlake, whose 2013 wasn’t too shabby either (see:  best selling album of the year, two #1 albums, and blockbuster tour), also notched 5 nods including listing in categories like Favorite Pop Artist and Favorite Song. 

But, while top acts like Demi Lovato, Bruno Mars and One Direction follow with four nods a piece, some fans have griped about the absence of color (*cough cough*) in this year’s nominations list.  See it in full below:

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The first annual YouTube Awards have announced their nominations for this year’s show today, recognising the creative efforts made by many an entertainer in the last year!

Taking place on November 3rd, the show has seen Nicki Minaj and Lady GaGa dominate their list of nominees, both for their video content and the following that content has generated for them in the last twelve months.

Full list below!

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As she continues to receive the critical respect & acclaim the likes of Selena Gomez still struggle to secure, Lorde has found a new found foe for comments she made on the ‘Come & Get It‘ singer last week.

No, not Selena herself…but Joe Jonas of ‘The Jonas Brothers’.

Indeed, so infuriated with Lorde‘s opinion of the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ actress, he used his personal Twitter account to warn the star against attacking ‘the true Queen b*tches’.

Hilarity below…

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As two of Pop’s most celebrated talents, Justin Timberlake and Lady GaGa boast a reach that is global. It’s little surprise, then, that the megastars are especially appreciated in Europe, where they have been nominated multiple times at the 2013 MTV European Music Awards.

The list of acts in contention for the coveted gongs at the November 10th Amsterdam event was revealed early this morning, with ‘Mirrors’ singer JT up for a whopping five nominations, while GaGa earns quatre rounds of ‘Applause’ after nabbing four nominations.

Flip the hood to see what they’re up for, as well as the full list of nominations…

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You’ve seen the night’s performances, now meet us below for your first look at the winners list for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

Did your favourite performer make the cut?

Find out below!

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We’re not sure about you guys, but everyone here at TGJ HQ will be spending their Sunday night at TGJ HQ tuned into the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

Of course, as it always the case with award ceremonies, it’s what goes on off stage that has most viewers tuned in, and that’s set to be no different with this ceremony, packing a seating arrangement sure to be more interesting than some of the night’s performances.

Find out why below…

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And the accolades continue to pour in.

Justin Timberlake‘s blockbuster success with ‘The 20/20 Experience’ has been rewarded with a whopping six nominations at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards it was announced moments ago.

The Pop maestro’s comeback effort, which hit stores in March (and sees a sequel unleashed this September), has nabbed the singer the most number of nominations at the 30th anniversary of the iconic show, which airs live from New York’s Barclays Center on August 25th. It’s an honor the 32-year-old shares with Hip-Pop stars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis whose success with hits such as ‘Thrift Shop’ and ‘Same Love’ have propelled them from little known hopefuls to global chart-toppers.

What categories are each up for? Who else has been nominated? Fret not, the answers await after the jump!

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Macy’s 2013 ‘4th of July’ Firework Spectacular was chock full of star power with the likes of Cher, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Pitbull all taking the stage.  However, it was the performance of headliner/Pop icon Mariah Carey that seemed to be the night’s most anticipated event.

Lending electric showings of her latest Miguel-assisted hit ‘Beautiful’, ‘America The Beautiful’, and ‘Hero’, the performances come as her first live act since her backing track backlash at a BET Awards outing days ago.

Does Mariah let her multioctave range shine through this time?  Or did she enlist her trusty pre-recording for a flawless redo?

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The Recording Industry Association Of America has announced a new rule change that’s set to change the world of music forever.

For, as to accomodate the industry’s ever changing trends, they have revealed that digital streams will now count towards sales certifications awarded to entertainers.

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Pop royalty will be getting their due praises at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards according to recent reports.

Airing live from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Casino, allegedly feuding pop icons Madonna and Prince are set to be the night's honorees amidst a star studded performance lineup that will see the latter show off one of his latest hits.

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Last month, Christina Aguilera revealed she’s on a break of sorts as she gears up for a return to The Voice. However, much to the delight of her army of fans, the ‘Your Body’ singer confirmed she will be taking to the stage for “select performances”.

Today it has been announced that her latest showing will be at next month’s Billboard Music Awards 2013.

Details after the jump…

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