She’s the R&B trendsetter with the voice of angel.

Who we’re referring to? Tamar Braxton of course, the ‘Love & War’ chart-topper responsible for the smash hit single of the same name and a year in music that’s been fruitful on a variety of fronts.

Fortunately for the ‘Queen Latifah Show’, it was that angelic voice that came to join its Christmas celebrations hours ago, when the star took to its stage to perform Franz Xaver Gruber‘s ‘Silent Night.’

Watch below…

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Leaders in their respective fields, the last decade or so saw the alleged ‘duo’ that was Mariah Carey and Eminem reportedly part ways and engage in a feud that’s taken more dips than a promiscuous nacho.

Dips, that have seen the Rapper launch many a scathing lyrical missile the icon’s way and seen her parody him in the video for her ‘Imperfect’ pulled jam, ‘Obsessed‘.

So, one can understand ‘Watch What Happens Live’s Andy Cohen for his decision to quiz her on the feud when she touched down on the show hours go.

What she had to say on the matter?

Hilarity below…

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Christmas has certainly come a day for early for ‘Now That She’s Gone’ singer/songwriter Beyonce today, now that US sales of her new self-titled album see her stand no more than a few days of unwrapping the sweet gift that is the ‘1 million mark’ in the United States.

Confused? Well, don’t be…because this is happening and it’s happening now. For, no more than three weeks after its release, it is now on course to scan its 1 millionth copy in a matter of hours thanks to the continued support of her domestic market’s general public!

Billboard’s good news below…

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R&B songbird D.Woods has threatened legal action against former group Danity Kane today, doing so during a ‘social media spat’ with former friend / group member Aubrey O’Day.

What went down?

Find out below…

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He’s the Pop Prince with fans based in all four corners of the globe.

However, it was the good people of Los Angeles who enjoyed Chris Brown‘s company hours ago, when he arrived Melrose’ Brooklyn Projects to continue on in his efforts to help underprivileged children in the city.

How he did so?

Full story below…

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Hours before the group bid adieu to Pop, JLS‘ Aston Merrygold surprised fans with a video message recorded for the group’s fan base, thanking them for their undying support.

While doing so, the ‘Love You More’ performer went a long to stress the important of that support now that each member embarked on an individual journeys, with his set to see him follow in the footsteps of Justin Timberlake and Beyonce to seek solo stardom after the group’s demise.

His words below…

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Now regarded as a living legend by the bulk of the general public, Beyonce now enjoys a respect garnered and secured by the likes of Madonna, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion 16 years into her career.

So, with this in mind, it’d only be fitting for the entertainer to give back to her adoring public by aiding aspiring performers to reach the level of success she has attained since her Destiny’s Child driven debut.

Yes…an artist development program led by the vocalist herself!

Want more details?

Meet us below…

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Was D.Woods excluded from Danity Kane‘s well received reunion this year?

Let her tell it, and the answer to the above is yes.

Indeed, just days after their first come-back performance saw them score solid ’10s’ across the Pop board, the group’s current members have now been accused of excluding Woods from the reunion.

Peep Woods side of the story below…

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Good music alert!

Seemingly more eager than ever to put talent over tantrums this year, Justin Bieber continues to wow the world with fresh material that’s given many a music critic no choice but to re-evaluate their stance on the star!

Now, in completing his latest release ‘Journals’, the Pop sensation enlists rapper Lil Wayne to join him on ‘Backpack’, a hit we can’t wait to see both acts perform live!

Check it out after the jump!

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Peep this pic of ‘Promise’ performer Ciara snapped hours ago, enjoying the company of friends and fiancee Future days before Christmas.

Sporting that smile, the ‘DUI’ darling was caught out and about as her Gold single ‘Body Party’ continues to hold a Top 20 spot on iTunes R&B months after its March 8th release!

Indeed, doing so as she readies the release of a brand new studio album, the love song’s continued success comes as its supporting album ‘Ciara’ eyes global sales of 500,000 units, but as radio support of her latest single ‘Overdose’ softens in the USA.

Does Ciara have one more hit in her before she calls cut on the ‘Ciara’ era?

Weigh in below!

Today’s From The Vault pick celebrates the debut single of a group that has changed the face of Gospel forever. It’s the uplifting ‘Shackles (Praise You)’ by Grammy winners Mary Mary.

Released during the very last weeks of the last millenium, ‘Praise’ introduced the world to the ladies’ brand of Contemporary Gospel with Urban-Pop undertones. While not its originators, the ladies are renown for popularizing the Urban Gospel genre on a global scale

Indeed, with a peak position of #28 and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot Hip-Hop/R&B respectively, the track managed to crack the British Top 5, reach the thriteenth position of the French Chart and went to #2 in Australia.

The Darren Grant directed music video aided the duo’s world domination. Showcasing how we can always overcome trials and tribulations – not unlike Michelle Williams’ ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ visual – it had a very appropiate blend of “preachy” and “sophisticated”. A true classic.

Mary Mary went on to become the most successful Contemporary Urban Gospel group thanks to this single and its parent album which taught the world how to perfectly mix “secular” beats and religious lyrics.

With the ladies gearing up for the launch of the third season of their hit WE tv show, we can’t wait to hear what the future holds for the group.

Your thoughts?