Exactly five years after Michael Jackson‘s passing, the UK’s ‘ITV‘ has announced that they are to honour the performer with a TV special birthed to celebrate his time at ‘Motown Records‘, and its impact on Pop culture as we know it today.

Details on the special below…

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In 2009, Rita Ora tasted her first piece of US notoriety when she starred in Drake‘s ‘Over’ visual.

In 2014, the ‘Black Widow’ joins the rapper in celebrating gains they’ve both made on this week’s ‘Billboard’ charts, doing so as talk of their new LPs heat up in industry circles.

News on their respective wins below!

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As his digital star continues to rise via word of mouth and user-generated uploads of his material, Elijah Blake has confirmed the release of his second EP this week, doing so during his time with That Grape Juice’s/Creative Recreation’s ‘Sole Sessions.’

Details on the project below…

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After earning a seat at Pop’s cool table under her tutelage, Ariana Grande joins ‘Republic Records’ in celebrating Wendy Goldstein‘s promotion to ‘Head of Urban A&R’ at the label!

What this could mean for future Grand releases?

Find out below…

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Jazmine Sullivan is back!

With new single ‘Dumb’ in heavy rotation on Urban radio, the Soul-filled songbird continues her comeback campaign with new web series – ‘Jazmine Sullivan’s Reality Show’. The title, of course, pays homage to and promotes Sullivan’s upcoming third album ‘Reality Show‘.

Watch the second episode, christened ‘Spirit’, after the jump…

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They may be months away from getting their hands on her new album, but fans of Pop singer Rihanna will be pleased to learn that the star can be found on the cover of ‘Jalouse‘ magazine!

Heating up the Parisian publication before the release of her new movie ‘Home’, the star’s spread in the mag comes after she was named the ‘Most Streamed Female Artist’ in the United Kingdom!

So, let us know…

Like what you see?

Cop a gander of Lupita Nyong’o!

The Oscar winning actress shimmers and shines in the first promotional snap for her lucrative Lancome campaign – which was revealed today.

A super hot property, the Kenyan bred star has been uber busy of late – covering Vogue, landing new roles, and additional endorsements.

More power to her.

Your thoughts?

Promising.

With a voice that’s scored praise from the likes of Ledisi, Jill Scott and Rihanna, Elijah Blake stands tall as R&B’s most promising male newcomer, set to see his sonic ship sail to the top with the release of his Def Jam-backed debut LP.

Only right then, that as his debut ‘Bijoux 22′ EP crossed the 15 million streams mark, he celebrates its success and the arrival of its follow up on the latest edition of ‘Sole Sessions.’

The live platform, which sees That Grape Juice team up with footwear force Creative Recreation, welcomes the R&B freshman, who turns in rousing renditions of Beyonce’s ‘XO’, Sam Smith’s ‘Latch‘ and his very own ‘Bout That Life.’

Watch him in action above and below!

Your thoughts?

After streaming his new LP ‘Trigga’ here, why not peep Trey Songz‘ brand new video for the song ‘Change Your Mind’, lifted from the July 1st release.

No doubt released with summer in mind, ‘Mind’s video takes Trey out of R-rated territory and into the PG light with a rooftop party thrown by the singer and enjoyed by more models than we’d say even he could take count of.

Turn up with Mr.Songz after the jump…

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Yet to see Kevin Hart‘s RomCom ‘Think Like a Man Too’?

If so, you can consider yourself one of the few who didn’t contribute to the movie’s stellar ‘Box Office’ opening, which sings to the merry tune of $29 million!

Details on the movie’s excellent debut below…

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Much like ‘Material Girl’ Madonna, recent years have seen Pop icon Jennifer Lopez use albums as a vehicle to launch bank account busting world tours, seemingly unbothered by the “modest” numbers pulled in by said albums.

Alas, when one considers the time, money and planning that goes into completing an album, one wonders just how unbothered the superstar will be when she learns of her new LP’s ‘AKA‘ first week digits today.

What they were?

Find out below…

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“Been around the world…”

Renown for her unique sense of style and Jay Z-approved brand of feel-good Pop, Rita Ora continues to soar above the bulk of her Brit-Pop sisters via press coverage scored both home and away.

Yet to turn that tabloid water into commercial wine, Rita proved just how bright her international star shines recently when she was swarmed by fans and paparazzi after leaving West Hollywood’s ‘Chateau Marmont’ with friends.

There, she signed autographs for her adoring public while striking many a pose for waiting paparazzi, all of which was caught on camera by ‘Pop Candies TV.’

Peep Hurricane Rita in all her global glory below…

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