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If ever there was any doubt that new times are nigh, it was dispelled last week when it was revealed that the Billboard 200 would now include streams in its chart methodology.

Now, less than seven days later, it has been announced that sister chart – the Billboard Hot 100 – will also be experiencing change.

Find out how it’ll affect singles moving forward below…

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Ne-Yo and Pitbull touched down at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ hours ago, stopping by to perform and promote their brand new single, ‘Time of Our Lives.’

Fortunately for those in dire need of “R&B Ne-Yo”, the Pop bop won’t appear on his forthcoming album, but will feature on Pit’s, named ‘Globalization.’

Check ’em out below…

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Check out Rita Ora!

The chart-topper is almost unrecognisable in the first snap of her character released from the hotly anticipated ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ movie.

Due to descend into theaters globally on February 14th 2015 (Valentine’s Day), the film sees 23-year-old Ora star as Mia Grey – the sister of lead Christian Grey.

The role serves as yet another major production the singer has starred in; her list of credits include ‘Fast & Furious 6’ and ‘90210’.

Click here to watch the ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ trailer.

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Since blazing onto the scene in 2008, Lady GaGa has earned the title of one of music’s hardest working women.

It’s clearly a status the star wears with pride because she continues to showcase such traits.

For, a mere matter of days after wrapping her six-month ‘artRave’ tour in Paris, the 28-year-old hit New York this morning to perform on The View in support of her chart-topping Jazz album ‘Cheek To Cheek’.

Together with Tony Bennett, her duet partner, Mother Monster soared with a rousing rendition of the LP’s title track.

Check it out below…

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Kim Kardashian has carved out quite the career since her infamous “tape” with Ray J.

Reality shows, marriages, and motherhood have kept her a media staple and helped rake in a fortune. All without the presence of any discernible talent.

And yet for some odd reason the 34-year-old appears adamant to give a nod to her trashy beginnings. Case in point her controversial Paper magazine spread from earlier this month.

Kicking off a clean-up campaign following the mass backlash, Mrs Kanye West appears on the triple cover of Elle Magazine‘s January 2015 “Confidence” issue.

Hilariously paired with the strapline “A Smart Woman’s Guide To Self Belief”, Kim’s cover sees her pose it up in an array of Balmain ensembles.

Peep the additional covers below…

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NYC’s Gramercy Theatre had the pleasure of welcoming Jazmine Sullivan through its doors this month, inviting her to perform a number of her more celebrated numbers for her fans in the city.

It was there, much to the delight of these fans, did she tribute ‘Lost Ones‘ chanteuse Lauryn Hill and Roberta Flack, by performing the classic number ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song‘, released by the latter in 1973 and covered by Hill during her time in The Fugees.

How Sullivan’s version compares?

Find out below…

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Jennifer Hudson‘s ability to book a stage is hard to rival these days.

The soulful songbird once again stepped into the spotlight last night to rock the house at the finale of ‘Dancing With The Stars’.

Backed by Gorgon City, the Oscar and Grammy winner delivered a roof-raising rendition of her collaboration with the Dance maestros, ‘Go All Night‘.

Peep the performance below…

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Beyonce may be taking a laxed approach to promotion these days, but her buzzing BeyHive are proving ever-active in their support for the singer.

The sales forecasts for the ‘Beyonce – Platinum Edition {More}’ EP suggest that Queen B’s reign shows no signs of slowing.

Details below…

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When he isn’t winning over R&B lovers with his critically acclaimed ‘Journals‘, Justin Bieber can be found making moves set to make him one of Pop’s highest earning princes.

Who, what, where and why?

Details on said move below…

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Check out Tinashe!

The rising R&B star, whose single ‘2 On’, was a smash this Summer, styles and profiles in the latest issue of VICE magazine, posing it up in shoot that tributes “British Adolescence”.

Fans of the singer can catch her on the ‘Aquarius Tour’ next year; the international trek will see the 21-year-old hit many major cities across the US and Europe.

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As his former collaborator Dawn Richard enjoys life after Danity Kane, Drew Scott  continues on on his solo journey this November, entering the latest stage of his career with the EP ‘Places I’ve Ever Been Vol.II.

Available to stream below, the EP is a follow up to the project that was Places I’ve Ever Been’, released in the last quarter of last year and laying the foundations for a career Scott no doubt hopes will flourish in the new one.

Ready to give it a spin?

Step into his world below…

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After more than a year of push-backs, Rihanna is finally making moves with her eighth studio album.

The chronically delayed set has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with some reports suggesting that the project was in disarray while others have hinted at a surprise roll-out.

While the answers are yet to manifest, the 26-year-old took to Instagram moments ago to preview a new song.

Check it out below…

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