She came. She drank. She conquered.

After what turned out be an ‘adventurous’ seven days, ROC rebel Rihanna’s ‘777’ Tour finally came to an end last night in NYC.

Taking her lack luster show to Webster Hall, the Pop Princess enjoyed the company of long time mentors Jay Z, Tyty and mastermind Jay Brown with whom she travelled with on the week long tour.

Pics from the party girl below…

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That Rihanna reign will not…let…up.

Indeed, the “singer” – after 6 previous attempts – has earned her first #1 album with ‘Unapologetic’ – her 7th studio effort released this week.  And, while her faithful Navy rejoice at the news, her record label home Def Jam just gave them more reason to celebrate…

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With a career spearheaded by careful management, hit producers and well publicized aesthetic changes, Rihanna has oft been accused of being everywhere but in the driving seat of her own success.

However, perhaps in a bid to capitalize on her own brand for the first time, she has secured herself publishing credits for 12 songs found on her new LP, ‘Unapologetic’.

Details below…

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Next Monday, Alicia Keys‘ long awaited new ‘Girl On Fire‘ LP will drop courtesy of RCA Records.

However, just in case fans needed even more of an incentive to pick up the release, today saw Keys announce fresh plans to push the project well after release. To be more specific, a UK arena tour.

Exciting details below…

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 “Girl, you remind me of my AK47/ Shots in the dark, two eleven.“

The Dream serves up ear candy in abundance today, delivering a fiery new number ‘AK47′, pulled from December 18th release ‘1977′.

After giving it a few spins ourselves, we have to say that this is honestly one of favorite songs from the hit maker and hope there are plans to shoot a video in its honor.

Listen below…

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 He’s one of Brit Pop’s fastest rising stars and now, in support of his forthcoming EP and the single itself, Mike Hough covers Sia‘s ‘Diamonds’.

Generating a cool 187,315 hits on YouTube, his cover arrived days after the official version debuted here but weeks before ‘Do You Think Of Me‘ beauty Misha B served her version of the smash hit here.

Watch Hough in action below…

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As earlier reported, nasal sensation Rihanna rocked the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last night. 

Naturally in her element, the model took front stage centre as she blazed through a two-song set – one of which was current hit ‘Diamonds’. And while the masses will have to wait until December before the show is televised, a clip of the 24 year old’s performance has surfaced.

How did she fare? The first spec of an answer awaits below…

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Whether you love her or not, there’s no denying the force that is Def Jam’s Rihanna.

Readying the release of her seventh studio album on November 19th, today saw a track list from the LP, ‘Unapologetic‘, surface online- two weeks before launch week.

Get into it below…

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Check out these snaps of ‘RED’ star Taylor Swift, rocking the red carpet for the 2012 Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.

Despite scoring three nominations, the 22 year old vocalist left empty handed- but did perform the single ‘Begin Again’ at the star studded event.

More from the record breaking chart topper below…

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With Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up’ inching nearer its November 19th release, the set’s official tracklist has been unwrapped.

And it has been revealed that the Young Money maestra is bringing along a number of friends for the ride…

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Ironically, taking her so so vocals into account, Rihanna‘s global success is and always has been routed from her music.

Sure, though her ‘wild and stylishly reckless’ gimmick may keep her more loyal fans tuned in, it’s her ever infectious brand of premium Pop that leaves the world coming back for more time and again.

Unfortunately for her, the same can’t be said for her endeavors outside of the singles chart, forcing many to question how lucrative her brand actually is, when compared to those held by her closest rival, Beyonce.

Not sure what we mean?

Her reality show ‘Styled To Rock’ has been axed, following record breaking ratings lows and a production billed ‘nightmarish’.

The Daily Mail’s exclusive story below…

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 “Try if you must but you can’t have my soul”.

Lauryn Hill delivers a powerful message in her new number ‘Black Rage‘, shared with fans on the Dallas leg of her ‘Life Is Good / Black Rage’ tour, alongside Nas.

Addressing many a hard hitting racial issues, her lyrics- though subtle- are sure to strike many a chord in anyone who listens close enough.

Watch her light up the stage below…

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