It was set to mark one of her grandest performances to date.

Alas, in news that’s set to shock many today, Jennifer Lopez‘ performance at the ‘ 2014 FIFA World Cup’ opening ceremony has been cancelled!

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As it sales soar towards the 200,000 mark three weeks into its run, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pills N Potions’ saw its promo train gain fresh steam today, when the rapper arrived at ‘Live with Kelly & Michael’ to push the single on the outlet.

There, joined by co-host Taye Diggs, did Kelly quiz Minaj on her demure new style, third studio album and her plans for the forthcoming year!

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‘True Blue’ performer Madonna has been sued by beauty and fashion company ‘Hard Candy‘ this month, doing so after accusing the icon of maliciously using their name to sell exercise DVDS and clothing.

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Dynamo divas Danity Kane brought their fire-filled brand of stage blazing to LA Pride this weekend.

Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey rocked the sell-out crowd with a headlining set, which featured fan-favorites and newer numbers. The latter drew the most fanfare, particularly new single ‘Lemonade’.

Backed by an army of dancers, the trio served and werked. Watch DK3 in action below, where footage of departing member Aundrea Fimbres‘ final goodbye also awaits…

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It’s here!

Nicole Scherzinger has unwrapped the video for her brand new single ‘Your Love’.

The song and its accompanying visual serve as the first to be lifted from the stunner’s new album, which serves as her first with new label RCA Records.

Watch the clip for the The-Dream & Tricky Stewart cut after the jump…

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Disastrous might be one word to describe the current state of Mariah Carey’s career, now stained in the commercial mess that is new album ‘Me.I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ and talk that the icon’s fun in the chart sun has now come to an end.

Unfortunately, while other artists have seen LPs that failed to fly in the US fare better in smaller markets, this week has brought with it further shame for ‘The Chanteuse’, which slipped 40 spots in one week in the United Kingdom..a fortnight after its release.

Find out why the UK arm of her promo machine needs a new line of work below…

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Originally released by Garry Morris in 1983, the Jimmy Bowen-produced classic ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ is perhaps better known for Bette Midler‘s take on it in 1989, lifted from the ‘Beaches‘ soundtrack one year earlier.

However, what most may not know is the significance the number has for Patti Labelle, who performed the classic before Midler did at 1985’s ‘Look to the Rainbow Tour.’

Now, the entertainer has detailed her decision to cover the song during her recent interview with ‘Conversations with Arthel Neville.’

Her emotional confession below…

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Nine years ago, Bobby V sat atop R&B’s food chain with singles ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Slow Down’.

This year, as he continues on in his bid to enjoy similar success with his latest material, the R&B staple shares his thoughts on the genre’s current state with Atlanta‘s ‘KISS 104.1.’

There, he weighed in on the “discouraging” nature of today’s sound and its affect on youth unfamiliar with the musicality that inspired him to become a performer in the first place.

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If you answered with “yes”, you’ll be pleased to learn that the video game developer has unleashed the release date for its fourth instalment!

So, just when can you expect to get your hands on the hit game and all its brand spanking new features?

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As vocal legends go, few come more equipped than Patti Labelle and Mariah Carey.

Though from different eras, the dynamite diva’s have made it routine to honor one another at many points in their illustrious careers.

One of their most celebrated showings serves as this week’s From The Vault pick – their performance during Labelle’s ‘Live One Night Only’ TV special in 1998.

Together, the powerhouses blew the roof off the venue with a rendition of Cheryl Lynn‘s 1978 Disco classic ‘Got To Be Real’.

Watch the icons trade belts, whistles, and sass above…

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Tracy Morgan remains hospitalized from a horrific six-car pileup in New Jersey Saturday morning that left one dead. However according to sources, he’s “smiling.”

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She may reign supreme as the Queen of Pop and R&B, but this month has seen Beyonce impact Billboard‘s ‘Hot Rock’ chart, soaring to the tally on the commercial wings of John Mayer.

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