The week came with news that Grammy winning superstars Eminem and Rihanna had topped the charts yet again with their latest number ‘The Monster’.

Unleashed from the former’s top-selling ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2′, the song’s reign atop charts is certain to be extended once full view of its accompanying video makes its way to the net.  Until then, a teaser unlocked today shows gives a glimpse into the visual’s storyline and sees the ‘Love the Way You Lie’ duo play therapist and patient in the suspenseful, Rich Lee-directed clip.

While we will hold our judgment until we see the video in its entirety, tuck in below for your first taste of what the twosome are serving up:

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As 2013 draws to close, the onslaught of year-in-review charts are making their way online.  For music fans everywhere, however, there is only one chart that truly matters – Billboard’s year end charts.

Indeed, with a year filled with the likes of top hits like ‘Royals’ by newcomer Lorde or unexpected runaway hits like Robin Thicke‘s ‘Blurred Lines’, fans and industry insiders alike wait with bated breath to learn of the year’s top performers.

With statistical data based on radio airplay audience impressions, sales data, and streaming activity data provided by online music sources (i.e. Pandora, Youtube), 2013’s year-end tally has quite the few surprises with newcomers seeming to be running the ranking’s upper half.

See the top 50 below and find out where your fave landed:

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It’s already achieved this feat on a global tip, but if predictions by the ever accurate Hits Daily Double is anything to go by, Beyonce‘s self titled new album is on course to welcome numbers that’ll see her ruffle many a Pop feather this week!

Details below…

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They came. They toured. They conquered.

Along with a number of monumental albums, 2013 also brought with it ample opportunities for music lovers to see their favourite acts live on stage!

Now, Billboard have published the ‘Top 25 Tours of 2013‘, listing the highest earning stage shows to be launched between November 14th 2012 to November 12th 2013.

Who came out on top?

Find out below…

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Now more than eager to ensure their comeback spawns a hit album, Danity Kane arrived at ‘KTLA Morning News‘ today, hitting the spot to perform an acoustic version of their ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse’ jam ‘Poetry.’

How the ladies fared? Impeccably, giving us no choice but to hope they take as much time as possible penning/sourcing songs that showcase the vocals you’ll be wowed by once you hit the link below!

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Congratulations are most certainly in order for Pop Queen Beyonce today!

Currently celebrating the release of her long awaited fifth studio album, the last hour has seen the critical acclaim its unique roll out has received joined by news of a commercial nature.

Why she may be on course to landing her strongest opening  numbers to date this year?

Wonderful news below…

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‘Tuck yourself in, you better hold on to your teddy- Friday the 13th and Beyonce’s playing Freddy.’

It’s happened.

No more than 24 hours after its digital release, Beyonce continues to strike fear in the hearts of many a Pop Princess today, now that her new self titled LP has rocketed to the top of iTunes USA!

Chart check below!

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As the ‘music world’ wakes up to news of a new Beyonce album, Donald L.Perris‘ ‘Good Morning America’ ensured the general public were made aware of it this morning, when they delivered a news piece on the unexpected release minutes ago.

Meet us below for their take on the project below!

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It’s a word thrown around far too loosely, but when thinking of ways to describe the man pictured above the only thing came to mind was…legend.

Salaam Remi, the creative force behind some of the most groundbreaking material to drop in the last twenty years.

Think Lauryn Hill‘s ‘Miseducation’. Think Amy Winehouse‘s ‘Back To Black.‘ Today, he joins Akon in welcoming the release of ‘One In the Chamber‘, the brand new single pulled from his Grammy nominated ‘ONE: In The Chamber.’

Why we called it a must see?

Find out below…

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As ‘Prism‘ continues to light up many a chart across the globe, Katy Perry undoubtedly welcomes the continued rise of its lead single ‘Roar’.

For, after taking on the threat was Lady GaGa’s ‘Applause’, the singer has now gone on to become one of the year’s fastest selling releases, helping the wide-eyed Pop belle break a brand new chart record today!

Good news for the ‘Ur So Gay‘ performer below…

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With the music world still in shock following Beyonce‘s surprise album release, attention is slowly turning to what singles the diva will roll-out from the self-titled set.

Billed as a cohesive body of work, it’s clear the singer is keen to re-affirm that she sells albums. However, if new reports prove true, she also understands the essence of having a radio presence too.

Details after the jump…

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Some slid down walls and rocked themselves in corners while others rejoiced in the streets at news of pop superstar Beyonce’s unexpected album release.

Indeed, the self-titled set, available exclusively on Itunes, has quickly transitioned from a mere album release to a global event – taking over every junction of news and social media outlets in the mere two hours since its unveiling.

And, while many-a-faithful #Beyhive enrollee regain composure after the surprise album drop from the ‘Single Ladies’ singer, one such member is finding himself the subject of much chatter with his arguably overly emotional response to the news.

Reminiscent of the famed Chris Crocker‘s ‘Leave Britney Alone’ plea, tuck in below for what has been the source of laughter for some, but debate-catalyzing concern for others. It’s soon to be a meme-maker’s field day:

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