Over the course of Britney Spears‘ career, the Pop icon has made a name for herself by way of her captivating videos and potent performances. Vocals, however, have never been her calling card.

Many scratched their heads, then, when the star booked a seat aboard James Corden‘s ‘Carpool Karaoke. After all, it’s a segment that’s made headlines thanks to guest stints from belters such as Adele and Mariah Carey.

Still, with the game changing at a rapid rate and an album in ‘Glory’ to promote, who can fault Spears for seizing on one of the most popping platforms?

How effective it’ll be will be interesting to see, especially following the release of a preview.

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Kesha‘s legal tale has been rocked by a problematic twist this week.

Find out how and why below…

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Saddle up, because this Sunday is about to be all sorts of lit.

Because beyond the MTV Video Music Awards, it’s set to bring with it a hot new video from ‘Bang Bang’ belles Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.

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Montell Jordan‘s 1995 classic ‘This Is How We Do It’ received a fresh pair of promotional legs hours ago when he performed it live to celebrate James Corden’s birthday.

The comedian turned 38 and so to celebrate the big day, Montell made his may to his ‘Late Late Show’ to deliver a fresh rendition of the hit single.

I just want to wish you a very, very happy birthday. I was told you’re a big fan of my song ‘This Is How We Do It,’ and they say whenever you hear it, it puts you in a really good mood. So, I wanted to make sure for your birthday, I got you a really cool gift. Actually, I got a better idea.

Corden’s reaction to the surprise below…

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Remy Ma reminds the haters she’s not one to be messed with via the recently dropped “Ooouuu!”

A freestyle spat over Young M.A.’s up-and-coming banger, the tune sees Miss Ma turn all the way up by her lonesome on the tune’s thumping production ahead of her forthcoming joint album, ‘Plata o Plomo,’ with longtime collaborator Fat Joe.

Curious to hear what Remy brought to the table?  Find out below:

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Already boasting a #1 hit on the Hot 100 [‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’] months before its September 23rd release, the Justin Timberlake-led ‘Trolls’ official motion picture soundtrack has high expectations from music lovers.  But, if the set’s star-studded tracklisting is anything to go by, it will most likely meet and exceed them.

Timberlake, who not only executive produced the project but is also featured on 7 of its 13 tracks, is bringing along a few other beloved pop figures for the ride including ‘Trolls’ co-star Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, and many more.

Keen to find out who you’ll be bopping your head to on the 3D flick’s official soundtrack?  Tuck in below to find out:

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If you thought the ‘Suicide Squad’s grip on the top of the Billboard 200 was loosening, you thought wrong.  Despite earning some stiff competition from new releases from the likes of Rae Sremmurd and PARTYNEXTDOOR and top 10 mainstays Drake, Rihanna, and Adele, the film’s soundtrack is holding firm to the album chart’s #1 position.

Billboard reports:

The Suicide Squad soundtrack holds at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200 chart…

Suicide Squad earned 93,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Aug. 18, according to Nielsen Music (down 49 percent), with 50,000 of that sum comprised of traditional album sales (down 61 percent).

Tuck in below to see who else is occupying the top 25 alongside the top ‘Squad’:

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‘Chandelier’ chanteuse Sia swung to the top of the Hot 100 last month with her inaugural chart-leader ‘Cheap Thrills’ (featuring island-hitmaker Sean Paul).

Dethroning Drake‘s longstanding reign with ‘One Dance,’ the Caribbean-inspired ‘thrills’ not only lifted the powerhouse vocalist to the top, but kept her there for four consecutive weeks.

This week, however, the refreshed Billboard singles charts are singing the praises of a new champion as Sia has been ousted.  Curious to find out who’s heading the pack now?  Tuck in below to find out and see where all of your other favorites of the day landed:

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#TheNavy is overflowing with good Rihanna news this week.

As if preparing for her Video Vanguard award performance and acceptance at this weekend’s 2016 MTV Video Music Awards isn’t enough, the diva took to stage to announce the next single from her 8th album ‘Anti.’

Much to the disappointment of ‘Desperado’ and ‘Sex With Me’ fans, ‘Love on the Brain’ will be the next tune officially serviced to radio and promoted from the hotly “selling” set.

Hear the announcement below in case you missed it:

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Frank Ocean is full of surprises.

The singer’s name has been a staple in the music sphere this week following the unannounced release of two albums – visual LP ‘Endless’ and sophomore effort ‘Blonde.’ 

Per projections, the latter is on course to not only open at #1 on the Billboard 200, but double the sales of its predecessor (2012’s ‘Channel Orange’) in the process.

There is also another compelling story playing out; one few had any clue about.

All is unravelled below…

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Mariah Carey is ‘Empire’ bound.

As reported, the singer leads the list of major names guest starring on the upcoming third season of the FOX music drama.

The seasoned diva will play Kitty, a singer who comes to the Lyon-led label to duet with Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett).

In a new interview, the actor dished on what it was like working with Carey – who he says was very hands on.

Hear what he has to say below…

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Britney Spears was one of the first performers announced for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

And with just days to go before the show, one of the event’s producers claims her performance will be the first on everyone’s lips once the credits roll.

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