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Are Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Barbz’ the only ones dying to get their hands on her new album, ‘The Pinkprint’?

No.

For, thanks to new stats published by the social media analytics site ‘Topsy’, the rapper is to learn just how much impact the new album is already making on the general public and, when narrowed down, Twitter users.

Surprising facts and figures below…

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After turning Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea into household names, ‘Turn First Artists‘ CEO Sarah Stennett was honoured by the latter at yesterday’s ‘Women in Music’ event, launched by ‘Billboard.’

Presented with the ‘Chart-Topper’ award for her undeniable success on the ‘Billboard Hot 100’, Azalea revealed that Stennett stepped in and saved her career “when nobody would return my phone calls” when her plans to sign to ‘Interscope’ were put to a screeching halt by its CEO at the time, Jimmy Iovine.

Iggy’s inspirational story below…

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Ever eager to showcase successes enjoyed by some of Pop’s strongest female artists, ‘Billboard’ welcomed members of the press to its annual ‘Women in Music’ event yesterday, calling on them to chit chat and takes snaps of/with its attendees.

One of these being ‘Brown Eyes‘ performer Beyonce, who arrived to celebrate feats scored by the likes of Ariana Grande, Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift and Jessie J.

Peep her in action below…

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Growing.

If any were wondering what Rihanna had really been up to since the release of 2012’s ‘Unapologetic‘, the answer to their question lies in the above…growth.

For, in what can only give her fans even more cause to anticipate her forthcoming studio album, the entertainer delivered a flawless performance of her smash hit single ‘Pour it Up’ at the first annual ‘Diamond Ball.’

Arranged by Chris Walden, her new take on the song stood as one of the night’s many highlights, performed live for the likes of Brad Pitt, who joined the star to celebrate the evening.

Ready to give it a spin?

An impressive Riri below…

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Jhene Aiko‘s ‘Wading’ finally gets the visual treatment this year, welcoming the release of its official music video following the release of its parent album ‘Souled Out.’

As is the case with all of her releases, the video is a thought provoking one, seeing her take on the role of a stripper who finds herself in trouble when her life takes an unexpected turn for the worst.

What happens next?

Find out below…

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14 years after Bobby Goldstein‘s ‘Cheaters‘ first touched down on TV land, R&B singer K. Michelle has announced plans to launch her very own version of the format with ‘Love & Hip Hop’ mastermind Mona Scott-Young.

Details below…

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We are just days away from the release of Nicki Minaj‘s highly anticipated third album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Lined with bangers like ‘Anaconda,’ ‘Pills N’ Potions,’ ‘Bed of Lies,’ and the Beyonce-assisted ‘Feeling Myself,’  Barbz have only been feeling their anticipation rise as we get closer and closer to December 15th.

Now, in this season of giving, That Grape Juice is giving YOU the chance to win a free copy of the album on the day of its release.

Want to win? 

We thought so.  Find out how below:

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Time sure flies when flying at the top. Just ask Beyonce.

The Billboard belle is celebrating the one year anniversary of her groundbreaking visual album and has released a new short film to mark the occasion.

Christened ‘Yours and Mine’, the clip sees the superstar diva reflect on life, love, and a lot more.

Watch below…

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‘No Love Allowed’ singer Rihanna continued on in her attempts to raise money and awareness for those less fortunate than herself last night, doing so by launching the first annual ‘Diamond Ball’ in Beverly Hills.

The event was set up to support ‘The Clara Lionel Foundation’ which seeks to improve improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts, and culture, launched in honour of her grandparents.

Of course, as is the case with any Rihanna event, many tried but were unable to get in its star studded venue…until now.

Hit the play button below to find out how…

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Hannah Lux Davis is the director behind Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Only’ visual, joining her to release the video in support of the rapper’s forthcoming album ‘The Pinkprint’, due out on the 15th.

How it compares to the era’s first two visuals? Press play to find out after the jump!

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Cop a gander of Iggy Azalea!

The Australian bred femcee nabs the honor of covering Billboard magazine’s #1’s issue, which – as its name suggests – celebrates the chart-topping musical releases of the year.

Having smashed with hits such as ‘Fancy’, ‘Black Widow’, and ‘Beg For It’, the rapper crowned 2014 with the announcement of her 2015 tour.

Do you envisage Azalea’s success continuing into the New Year? Let us know…

Your thoughts?

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The supermodel Beverly Johnson has stepped forward as the latest woman to claim to have been drugged by the actor Bill Cosby.

Her allegations below…

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