Rap rookie J. Cole is celebrating the release of his inaugural LP today.  The set, ‘Cole World:  A Sideline Story’, has been met with favorable reviews from fans and critics alike.  Preceded by ‘Can’t Get Enough’ and the soon-to-be-released Missy Elliott-assisted ‘Nobody’s Perfect’, Cole’s debut  is certainly set to make a dent on charts next week.

While his promo rounds have seen him grace many-a-print or web feature (i.e. Billboard, Rolling Out, etc), most recently the emcee was seen in the October issue of hip-hop publication ‘The Source’.

Now, fans can check out the North Carolina native behind the scenes of the accompanying photoshoot after the jump:

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After stopping by in the city of London to shoot the video for the single ‘Criminal‘ and promote its supporting album, Britney Spears treated fans in Moscow last night to her well publicized  ‘Femme Fatale Tour‘ showing.

The tour which is currently on its European leg, recently broke records when it was confirmed that it had grossed  $6.2 million within the first ten dates of its North American leg.

Peep the  vocal powerhouse  in action below…

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Jennifer Hudson has seen herself in many-a-headline this week.  Aside from announcing the 3rd single to be lifted from her sophomore album ‘I Remember Me’, the songstress has been receiving quite the reviews from her depiction of famed South African activist Winnie Mandela in the new biopic ‘Winnie’.  The poster for the upcoming flick, seen above, was recently unveiled.

Fans can see the trailer here.

In other J.Hud news, reports have surfaced that the ‘Spotlight’ singer is the latest to join the Jamie Foxx-hosted ‘Michael Jackson Forever’ tribute with the likes of their former ‘Dreamgirls’ co-star Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Ne-Yo, and more.

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Fans can find ‘We Found Love’ songstress Rihanna on ABC’s ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ this Sunday night surprising some lucky young admirers backstage at a stop on her international ‘Loud’ tour.  Joining First Lady Michelle Obama, the starlet lent a helping hand to Steps & Stages disabled women veterans agency to help build a home for a less fortunate family.

Fans can check out the Navy commander in a sneak peek of the action after the jump:

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While Rihanna maybe finding mixed reviews on her latest single ‘We Found Love’ (impacting web and radio today), fans can unanimously rejoice on Riri’s recent cover of Rosebud magazine.  Already available for digital download , the songstress is said to have covered a number of topics – including the possibility of  collaboration with ‘Love The Way You Lie’ co-star Eminem.

With ‘Way’ helping the Barbadian beauty make her way to her 7th #1 single, do you guys think it’s time for a Rih-peat?

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Fans of rising rapstress Kreayshawn can find her latest creations in the most recent issue of Complex magazine.  Sharing the coveted cover with fellow rap up-and-comer Kid Cudi, the ‘Gucci Gucci’ performer is seen in a variety of colorful shots below:

Fans hoping for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the shoot can see it after the jump:

*Warning:  The video may contain images that viewers find disturbing.  Viewer discretion is advised’.

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It’s finally here! The video for Jennifer Lopez‘s latest single ‘Papi’ premiered moments ago! As ever, we got that good good for you first.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below!

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Some time ago, news of a brand spanking new album from the performer Mary J. Blige generated mass excitement within her fan base who have waited some time to hear fresh material from the star. Now the release date of the LP, which is named ‘My Life 2′, has been confirmed.

Arriving a lot sooner than many had previously  believed it would.

Find out when below…

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JLS are famed for riding…their way to the top of the charts, and will no doubt be hoping to do so with their latest single ‘Take A Chance On Me’ – the cover for which was revealed this weekend.

The shot, which features the guys perched atop of of four colourful bikes, veers into comical territory when members Aston and Oritse are viewed insolation. Indeed, erase JB and Marvin (front), and you’ve got the cover of something altogether quite different.

Still, I doubt the boys are hung up on such particulars; the song sounds like their tried-and-tested hit formula. As such should nab a solid position on the Official UK Singles Chart – deserved or not.

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Fans all over the world take a collective sigh of relief as Ebony magazine has unveiled the alternate Mary J. Blige cover for its October issue.  Regal indeed, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul shines on the simplistic cover.  With fans and non-fans alike lending mixed reviews of the original cover, here’s hoping this second-go-round satiates the critics.

For, as evidenced by the behind the scenes video, there were mountains of better shots to choose from.  We’re just glad they at least picked one.

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Mariah Carey‘s return to form on her ‘Merry Christmas II You’ opus last year left many salivating for new material from the diva. And while the new mother continues to cook-up the official follow-up to 2009’s chart disaster ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’, fans can preview those imfamous vocal chords will be serving up this go round on her newly released duet with jazz star Tony Bennett.

Featuring on Bennett’s new ‘Duets II’ LP (due September 20th), you can listen to the track ‘When Do The Bells Ring For Me’ below…

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Jojo may be singing about disasters these days, but you are about to witness one.  As has been making its rounds around the blog-o-sphere, a host of has-beens have joined forces to create what is certifiably a historic hot mess of a video.  Led by ‘Grind On Me’ group Pretty Ricky, the visual for ‘Knocking Off Your Heels’, said to be the lead single from their upcoming BlueStars 2 (due early 2012), features legendary R&B group Jodeci and 90s R&B bad boys H-Town.

While fans of all three groups have noticed their collective absences from charts and radio alike, view of this visual may concern and confirm that even more absence is yet to come.

Without further adieu…the late night special.

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