As anticipation mounts for the reboot of VH1’s famed diva-filled spectacular, the music channel announced a new reason for fans to tune in.  Already boasting big names like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and American Idol alums Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, VH1 unveiled today that the ‘soul-themed’ showing will also include a tribute to fallen soul singer Amy Winehouse.  The 27-year-old, whose untimely death rocked the music world this past summer, is set to be honored by fellow blue eyed soulstress Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, rapper Nas, and more.

The news surfaces days after the singer’s recently released, posthumous album ‘Lioness:  Hidden Treasures’ roared onto U.K. charts with impressive numbers.  ‘Divas Celebrate Soul’ airs December 19th at 9pm on VH1.  This year’s show is also set to include performances by Jessie J and veteran R&B group Boyz II Men.

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Oh to be an intern at Island Def Jam this week.

For, with Rihanna‘s latest album ‘Talk That Talk‘ shaping out to be one their more commercially impotent releases to date , one can only imagine what ‘tea’ is being spilled at the water coolers up and down their New York offices.

Now, find out why this week’s US Album Chart  may just give the label’s executives even more of a reason to turn their noses up at the project below…

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Just when you thought Ke$ha‘s ‘Sleazy’ couldn’t get any dirtier, today saw a remix of the song surface online featuring what can only be described as a gumbo of Hip Hop‘s hottest staples.

In support of starlet’s  ‘I Am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: The Remix Album’,  “Sleazy Remix 2.0 Get Sleazier’ features Young Money Mogul Lil Wayne, ‘Black & Yellow‘ maestro Wiz Khalifa, Outkast Rapper Andre 3000 and T.I.

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As 2011 inches nearer its final curtain call, annual review lists are pouring in a plenty. However, for many music enthusiasts, Billboard’s Top 25 Tours of the year tally proves the one to watch. Indeed, it clears the smoke and mirrors, giving true insight into who exactly is generating the big bucks and has real claim to the “superstar” status dished out all too generously these days.

So without further adieu, this year’s list awaits after the jump. Let’s just say it may surprise a few…

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2011 has been quite the year for the music industry, with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Lady GaGa, Adele, Rihanna, Beyonce and Lil Wayne all competing in tandem to gain supremacy on Billboard.

Today, much to the joy of many a music spectator,  the company released their long awaited Year End charts, documenting just who had the biggest impact on the world of US music this year.

Without further delay, get into them below…

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In a bid to generate a buzz for her upcoming ‘Glassheart‘ LP, ‘Bleeding Love’ belle Leona Lewis has released a cover of 9 Inch Nails classic number ‘Hurt’, lifted off her new EP of the same name.

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It may have debuted with so so sales two weeks ago, but it seems Mary J. Blige‘s  latest LP ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues‘ is unprepared to give up the ghost just yet.

For, in what will come as a pleasant surprise to many in her fan base, as of this chart week the album has sold more copies than  Rihanna‘s latest project, Talk That Talk‘.

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Melanie Fiona may be known for showing off her fierce vocals, but the latest issue of YRB magazine saw the songstress show off another flavor of that fierceness.  Joined by Mayer Hawthorne (with J. Cole rocking the cover), the Canadian beauty’s swanky shoot was shot by Carlos Arias at New York’s Juliet Supper Club.

In related news, Fiona has much to look forward to in the new year.  Aside from snagging two Grammy nods for her work with Cee Lo Green on ‘Fool For You’, her highly anticipated forthcoming release, ‘The MF Life’, is expected to hit shelves the first quarter of 2012.

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Check out this snaps of ‘Candy Man‘ belter Christina Aguilera during a shopping trip with her son Max recently.

Reportedly on the look out for a new Christmas tree, the songbird was snapped by a Paparazzo just days after she was seen in the company of fellow ‘The Voice‘ star Christina Milian.

More from the outing below…

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Roc Nation hasn’t had much to celebrate this week- you know- with Rihanna‘s first week sales and all.

However, today saw news that will be sure to lift the moods of any Rap enthusiast keeping track of J.Cole‘s debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’.

Raise your glasses people, because nine weeks after the album’s release it has been certified Gold in the US.

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Get familiar with behind the scenes footage taken from Rihanna‘s latest video, ‘You Da One’.

Shot in London and directed by Melina, the clip will serve as the follow up to the smash hit release ‘We Found Love‘ which is currently #1 on both the UK and US singles chart.

Watch below…

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It’s the figure you’ve all been waiting for.

The US  first week sales of  Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk‘ are finally here!

Without further delay, find out what she sold below…

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