‘City High‘s Claudette Ortiz teams up with the force that is Jerry Wonda to deliver ‘Automatic’, her latest solo single released this morning!

Dropping twelve years after she joined Wyclef Jean to release the ‘Masquerade’-pulled ‘Two Wrongs’, certified Platinum in New Zealand despite failing to fare as well in the US.

Does ‘Automatic’ have what it takes to do any better?

Find out after the jump!

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Did ‘Love Game’ vocalist Lady GaGa admit to leaking her own music under an alias?

Well, should a story told by a fan who met the star this week is anything to go by…she did.

Details via ‘GaGa Daily‘ below…

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Just about every major singer gets the opportunity to perform the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at some point in their career. Some take a traditional approach while others risk it all by putting their own spin on the American classic.

In honor to Independence Day, we’ve compiled the 12 best renditions of all time.

Make no mistake about it, these performances are both notable and awe-inspiring. From Beyonce‘s flawless performance in 2004 and Alicia Keys‘ lengthy impressive piano version in 2013 to the best who ever did it, Whitney Houston, each of these renditions captures the spirit of America.

After the jump, see who else landed a spot on the coveted list.

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Her fan base may still be waiting on her to top the ‘Hot 100’, but Kat Deluna finds herself atop a list of the unfortunate persuasion today, after her rendition of the US national anthem was named the worst serving of the song…ever.

How she “won” this title?

Find out below…

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Come August 8th 2014, fans of Rock icon Jimi Hendrix will finally be able to see ‘All is by My Side’, the movie adaptation of the legend’s life, starring Andre 3000.

Unable to include any songs written by Hendrix after the request to do so was denied by the late performer’s estate, the movie comes courtesy ’12 Years a Slave’ writer John Ridley and sees British actress Hayley Atwell portray Hendrix’ lover, Kathy Etchingham.

Peep its trailer below!

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Next February, the ‘Young Single and Sexy’ Rita Ora will storm movie theatres worldwide with her role in Universal’s film adaptation of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’

On course to release her US debut LP before that, this week saw the singer reflect on her success in music, film and fashion during an interview with ‘Europa Press’, revealing that she could not have prepared for the monumental winning streak she now fronts.

Her explanation below…

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Craig David is back!

After watching his protege Rita Ora catapult herself to global superstardom, the Brit-Pop icon returns to music’s scene with ‘Cold‘, a chilling comeback single pulled from his new LP due out this year.

Named ‘Following My Intuition’, the album marks his first since 2010’s ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’, and 14 years after the launch of his debut effort, ‘Born to Do It.’

Will ‘Cold‘ be enough to heat up the performer’s career?

Find out below…

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As his ‘Go Girl’ pal Ciara sharpens her creative knives for her new studio album, T-Pain unwraps a brand new video for the world today, shot to support his new single ‘Love Suicide.’

Featuring Severe Ruff, the video touches down before the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Stoicville: The Phoenix’, featuring production by DJ Mustard and lyrics penned by B.o.B!

Press play to check it out below…

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That Beyonce reign just won’t let up!

Proving that her brand is as potent as ever, the superstar singer has seen her blockbuster “surprise” album cross a monumental sales mark and break a record in the process. Her own record, at that.

Details below…

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As one of the most exciting chart prospects in years, Ariana Grande is naturally given the best production and promotion. However, it’s clear the engine pumping her hype is her own incredible talent.

Case in point, her performance of smash hit ‘Problem’ on her special TRL episode this week.

The 21-year-old thrilled the audience with a stripped back take on the song of Summer, proving in the process why many are hailing her the heir to Mariah Carey’s vocal throne.

Peep the performance below…

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No stranger to EDM, Usher has called on Disclosure – the current dominators of the genre – to remix recent single ‘Good Kisser’.

The duo digitally re-mould the cut, which is the first to be lifted from the superstar’s upcoming new album (the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Lookin 4 Myself’), and garnish with their midas touch.

Take a listen below…

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