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Pop force Katy Perry continues to live up to that billing with her latest album ‘Prism’.

The Platinum selling project has thus far spawned three hits and looks poised to deliver a fourth in the form of next release ‘Birthday’.

To whip up buzz, the 29-year-old old urged fans to trend #Birthday on Twitter to “unlock” its accompanying cover.

Needless to say, the star’s legions of KatyKats did just that. Peep the artwork above and listen to the song below…

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There are many ways to “win” and actress Lupita Nyong’o seems destined to tick them all.

For, the rising star follows her clean sweep during award season (see: Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards) with the announcement today that she has signed an endorsement deal with cosmetics giant Lancôme.

Full story below…

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Given the pronounced promo push behind Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ LP of late, one would be forgiven for forgetting that the project actually arrived last November.

Indeed, recent weeks have brought with it an epic new video, iTunes banners, and TV interviews aplenty.

Now, it has been announced that Mother Monster will again assert her presence – this time with help from MTV and Logo.

Details below…

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Check out Beyonce!

The premium diva may have wrapped her blockbuster ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, yet she still commands the eyes and ears of the masses – thanks to her chart-topping tunes and her social media hustle.

Taking to Tumblr tonight, the ‘Drunk In Love’ hitmaker shared the shot of herself rocking this eye-grabbing ensemble.

Whatever she’s dressed in, we’re just eager to see Yonce’s next musical move. With her tour wrapped, does the “free time” signal the start of more traditional promo? Is there a new tour on the horizon (seems odd only Europe would get the ‘Beyonce’ live treatment)? Or, shock horror, is she really taking a…break? Time will tell.

Your thoughts?

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Despite airing its final episode more than 15 years ago, ‘Sister Sister’ remains one of the most loved and lauded sitcoms of all time.

From the antics of leads Tia and Tamera Mowry, to the laughs served up by supporting characters Lisa, Ray, and of course Roger, the show set a precedent few have been able to rival.

Still, with both Mowry sisters having blossomed into womanhood and enjoying success in their solo endeavours, a reboot seemed somewhat far-fetched.

Not anymore.

During an interview to promote new show Instant Mom, Tia revealed that she wants to revisit the twins’ on-screen story, going as far as to relay the direction she’d want it to take.

Details below…

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Though Lady GaGa may be renown for being one of Pop’s friendlier characters, the same can’t always be said for her fans. Well, at least when they’re provoked.

For today, after spending the last year defending the star against the likes of Perez Hilton and the fiction spewing villain that is ‘Angela Cheng’, GaGa’s ‘Monsters’ found a foe in the unlikeliest of places.

‘Chart News.’

How the industry source ruffled their feathers?

Full story below…

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Come April 25th, Nicki Minaj will finally be able to call herself a big screen star, thanks to her role in the Fox flick, ‘The Other Woman.’

Today, as Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton and Leslie Mann endorse the movie overseas, Minaj does her part to push the project with the release of a brand new teaser, starring her character Lydia.

Yet to meet the sassy receptionist?

Peep the fun & fashionable New Yorker in action below!

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Despite its lead single ‘You’re Mine’ lacking the snap, crackle and pop Mariah singles usually serve in abundance, May 6th will bring with it the launch of its supporting album!

So, as many hope the general public will show it the support its four first singles were never afforded, her fans have some some way to support its predecessor in the last year, forcing it to a Gold tinted milestone.

Want to know how?

A fresh ‘Chart Check’ awaits you below…

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With Glee’s final season nigh, the show’s most powerful voice Amber Riley is stepping out solo.

The singer-actress, who plays Mercedes on the FOX hit, selected The Queen Latifah Show as the stage to debut her brand new single ‘Colorblind’ on.

Written by hitmakers Claude Kelly and Emeli Sande, the haunting cut sees Riley serve up vocal fireworks aplenty.

Is it a hit, though? You be the judge after the jump…

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Tomorrow brings with it the US debut of Halle Berry‘s critically acclaimed movie ‘Frankie & Alice’.

The film, which was originally released in Canada alone back in 2010, re-tells the narrative of Frankie – an American go-go dancer with a mental disorder. Inspired by a true-life story, the movie relays her struggles to remain her true self while fighting against two alter egos: a seven-year-old child named “Genius” and a Southern white racist  “Alice.”

In building on the picture’s buzz, Berry sat down with Extra to discuss the role, as well as motherhood, and her upcoming TV show ‘Extant’ (directed by Steven Spielberg).

Peep the interview below, where the trailer for ‘Frankie & Alice’ also awaits…

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After rising to R&B notoriety surfacing word-of-mouth waves pushed by streaming currents, it would seem Elijah Blake is now on course to turning his grassroots water into digital wine this week…heading straight for the chart position above.

How?

Find out below!

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Hip-Hop titan Drake continues the stream of new music with fresh offering ‘Days In The East’.

Released moments ago via the star’s official Sound Cloud page, the track follows the much debated ‘Draft Day’.

Produced by Drizzy’s right hand man Noah ’40’ Shebib, the song was initially performed during the Birmingham, England stop of the rapper’s ‘Would You Like A Tour?’ tour.

Tuck into the moody mid-tempo in studio form after the jump…

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