With new album ‘A.K.A’ due in a month, Jennifer Lopez‘s team are lining up quite the promo onslaught.

For, fresh from confirmation that the diva will perform at the Billboard Music Awards (where she’ll also receive the Icon honor), it has today been announced the singer will be bringing her brand of stage blazing to the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series.

Details after the jump…

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And the sales are in!

Yes, one week after unlocking the studio effort, the opening week number for August Alsina‘s debut LP ‘Testimony‘ have been released!

This, days after industry outlet ‘Hits Daily Double‘ predicted the star would shift between 50 to 60,000 units following an intense promo run that saw him tackle the press head on with interviews given to outlets from all walks of media life.

Unfortunately, those who placed bets on the sales using ‘Double’s prediction can now consider themselves losers, as he did not move numbers between 50 and 60k mark.

What he did sell?

Find out below…

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He’s the Hip Hop prince responsible for setting the charts alight with his breakout smash ‘I Luv This’, rising to the R&B heavens on the cloud that is Def Jam.

We’re talking about August Alsina of course, releasing his debut album ‘Testimony’ yesterday morning and will now discover if the hype behind his name is just that…hype.

For today, the LP’s first week sales predictions were published by ‘Hits Daily Double.’

Will he sink or swim?

Find out below…

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Joining Jason Derulo atop Urban-Pop mountains this year is former ‘90210’ star Mack Wilds, no doubt still buzzing the acclaim 2013 brought his ‘New York: A Love Story’ debut!

Now, as he stands as one of the many driving forces behind R&B’s mainstream return, the star rocked ‘Good Morning America‘ with a performance of his budding hit ‘Own It’, dominating Times Square with his Grammy-nominated voice and Salaam Remi-approved live act.

Check him out below…

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As Beyonce‘s latest LP ‘rockets’ towards becoming her very own ‘21‘, August Alsina eyes chart glory of his own this year with the release of his debut album ‘Testimony.‘

Preceding the release of new LPs from Ciara and Drake-groupie Rihanna, Alsina’s April 15th release will see him go head to head with Jason Derulo, whose new album ‘Talk Dirty‘ drops on the very same day!

Today, as to give music buyers a fresh incentive to support his project, the star released its official track list, teasing collaborations with Rick Ross, Yo Gotti and Pusha T.

Check it out below…

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As Jason Derulo (above), Pharrell Williams and John Legend do their part to showcase R&B’s varying facets, Billboard have showered praise on Beyonce this week, celebrating the role she’s played in its ‘Hot 100‘ revival!

Indeed, after the genre rocked the competitive chart this week, the company took to Billboard Biz to weigh in on its long-awaited comeback, assessing the renewed interest it’s currently receiving from the American general public.

Their accurate take on the matter below…

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As Chris Brown & Jason Derulo fly the flag for Urban Pop on the Billboard Hot 100, their older brother Omarion sets his sights on more sensual ground this year, readying the release of his new album “Sex Playlist.”

So, as to involve the very people he’ll need to ensure the LP renews interest in his journey, the “I Think My Girl Is Bi” singer took to “Google +”, where he engaged in a Q&A session with fans, spinning cuts from their ‘sex playlists’, and spilling a number of details on the release.

Spend time with the lighthearted lyricist below…

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As Jason Derulo flies for the flag for ‘Urban’ on the chart, his rival Chris Brown eyes a return to the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 alike this year, announcing the release date of his brand new album ‘X.’

Why he’s set to go up against Lil Wayne and Mariah Carey?

Full story below…

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‘Locked Out of Heaven’ hitmaker Bruno Mars moved the Metlife Stadium with an out of this world performance moments ago for the ‘Super Bowl XLVIII Half-Time Show”.

Joined by veteran rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mars & Hooligans delivered a high octane set chock full of the crooner’s biggest hits including ‘Treasure, ‘Just The Way You Are’ and so much more much to Twitter’s delight.

Still very much ablaze after the smoking Super Bowl Half-Time set, tuck in below to see Mars’ contemporaries sing his praises

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‘Tuck yourself in, you better hold on to your teddy- Friday the 13th and Beyonce’s playing Freddy.’

It’s happened.

No more than 24 hours after its digital release, Beyonce continues to strike fear in the hearts of many a Pop Princess today, now that her new self titled LP has rocketed to the top of iTunes USA!

Chart check below!

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November 15th marks the spot for ‘The Best Man Holiday‘s release, sure to fill many a movie theatre with fans still enamoured with its 1999 prequel.

However, while you’ll have till November to catch the flick, you can look no further than today to enjoy all the movie’s soundtrack has to offer, featuring festive cuts from the likes of Mary J.Blige, Monica, John Legend, New Edition, Fantasia and the ever stunning Jordin Sparks.

Enjoy below!

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Before her new studio album ‘ARTPOP’ hits shelves on November 11th, Lady GaGa has welcomed the success of its lead single ‘Applause’ this week!

Find out why below…

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