Beyonce skews more elusive these days, as evidenced by the scant promo, interviews, and performances that have defined the campaign for her mega-selling visual album.

However, one place the superstar is ever-present is on Instagram.

Over the last year, the singer has ramped up her use of the platform to share everything from fashion snaps to quotes, to personal pics of her family.

Her approach has paid off handsomely. Because, as of this week, the 33-year-old has become the most followed female Pop star on the site.

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With ‘Bang Bang’ still blazing the charts, it’s proven that Ariana Grande and Jessie J make for a winning team.

As such, it’s little surprise that the powerhouses look set to reunite next year. However, it’s the track they’re alleged to be teaming up for that has many jaws on the floor.

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Omarion is building on his ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ buzz.

The Maybach Music Group crooner has been teasing new album ‘Sex Playlist’ for the longest, however it appears the VH1 show has helped expedite the release process for the project. Because, today brought with the arrival of its official lead single ‘Post To Be’.

Featuring Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko, the club cut (produced by DJ Mustard) awaits below. Check it out….

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With music sales dwindling, artists are being forced to cultivate cutting edge ways to push their product.

And while some, such as U2, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, have managed to innovate and elevate effectively, others…not so much.

Case in point Usher.

The star, who is currently on tour after scrapping the release of his new album ‘UR’, has teamed up with cereal giant Honey Nut Cheerios to release a new song.

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Legendary comedian and television star Bill Cosby got a legendary roasting on Monday, courtesy of his legion of Twitter followers.

He’s arguably America’s favorite TV dad, but as of late – per a collection of shocking rape allegations – his reputation faces tarnish.  That pending tarnish was in full effect when the star, much like Robin Thicke and R. Kelly learned the hard way, took to Twitter to ask users do answer a question or perform a task.

Cosby playfully asked fans to “meme” a photo, but some of the captions they came up with were so unflattering that he immediately yanked down the photo.  See some of the best of the worst below:

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August brought with it news that R&B’s top beaus Chris Brown & Trey Songz were joining forces and hitting the road in support of their most respective sixth albums ‘X’ and ‘Trigga’ – both of which topped the US R&B charts upon their release.

Now, after giving fans a taste of what’s to come with a series joint remixes, the Virginian duo finally unveil the full list of their forthcoming 2015 tour dates.

Will the heartthrobs be collecting hearts and panties in a city near you?  Find out below:

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It looks like our girl Fantasia isn’t the only one set to hear wedding bells soon!

If reports are to be believed, eccentric Urban popstress Solange is en route down the aisle to longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson. With details kept under wraps for quite some time, news has it the ‘I Decided’ diva has decided to say “I do” soon – and we mean soon!

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In a bid to ensure that you’ll be buying her new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart,’ songstress K. Michelle is wasting no time keeping the promo rolling in support of the project.

In addition to sending fans into a frenzy by unveiling photos from the set of her forthcoming single ‘If They Knew’ with the Biggest Bawse Rick Ross (seen after the jump), the southern Belle’s sharp tongue can be heard ringing on the small screen again via her new VH1 reality show.

As if that’s not enough, Miss Michelle keeps the good times rolling with a new lyric video for her next single ‘Maybe I Should Call.’ Get into it below and let us know how you feel: 

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J is moving at lightening speed with her new album ‘Sweet Talker’.

Having blazed the charts with lead single ‘Bang Bang’ and earned critical acclaim with its follow up ‘Burnin’ Up’, the British bred belter has announced her latest Stateside single ‘Masterpiece’.

Playing at a somewhat slower tempo, the Josh Alexander production sounds well-suited for the time of year and serves as a solid Winter warmer.

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Fifth Harmony are heating up this Winter with their hot new single ‘Sledgehammer’.

The track, which is the second song to be served up from their debut album ‘Reflection’ (due January 26th), was given its first TV performance last night on the pre-show for the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Beamed in from Miami via satellite, Normani, Ally, Camila, Lauren, and Dinah delivered an electrifying showing.

Watch ’em werk after the jump…

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Guess which entertainer performed the Hill classic ‘Happy Birthday To You‘ for Warner/Chappell Music President Jon Platt hours ago?

Hint: She was  high school pals with Grammy award winning creative Bryan-Michael Cox and once served as an opening act for ‘Loving Me 4 Me‘ singer Christina Aguilera!

Not sure who it is?

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The microwaving of Rihanna‘s latest plate of greasy McMusic has been shroud in secrecy.

Indeed, sans select studio snaps, the only indication that the diva’s new album is nigh has been her well-timed return to Instagram and the slew of new photoshoots that followed.

However, in a new interview, Ne-Yo has revealed that he has had sessions with the 26-year-old – adding that what he’s heard of the rest of the LP is “incredible”.

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