With Monday rapidly approaching, so too is the debut of Rita Ora‘s video for new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’.

Produced by boyfriend Calvin Harris, the cut is the first to be lifted from the 23-year-old’s upcoming sophomore album – which is being touted as one of Roc Nation’s biggest priorities this year.

Already teased in earnest, Ora keeps the previews coming with another sneak peek.

Check it out after the jump…

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For many, Beyonce‘s latest tour ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’ stands as her best yet.

As such, it’s little surprise that the trek’s Creative Director, Frank Gatson, is even more sought after than before.

While still an integral component of Team Bey, the iconic choreographer is gearing up to lend his talents to one of Las Vegas’ most visited shows – ‘Jubilee!’.

Details after the jump…

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As Rihanna continues work on her forthcoming studio set, Lady GaGa continued to promote her own this week when she stopped by KTU 103.5 FM to push the Pop piece, ‘ARTPOP.’

While there, the Beyonce collaborator found herself quizzed on a number of hot topics currently surrounding her brand.

Put to her tactfully, the show’s hosts “went there” by asking her about her ‘Born this Way Foundation’, currently under fire for its alleged mishandling of funds, as well asking her to explain the meaning behind her brand new single ‘G.U.Y.’

How inflated numbers, her forthcoming tour and ‘power bottoms’ came into the equation?

Watch below…

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One year removed from his audience-pulling stint on ‘America’s Next Top Model’, rapper Don Benjamin continues to win the support of many a Hip Hop head this month, with the release of his new number…‘Gold.’

Featuring ‘Empty Words’ writer Nikki Flores, the effort sees Benjamin’s verse shine just as brightly as its infectious hook, packing lines that see him stray away from his genre’s cliches and dig deeper to unleash lyrics that are inspiring, to say the least.

Listen below…

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Hailed as the inspiration behind Miley Cyrus‘ revamped look, Lil Debbie first came to the attention of music lovers via Kreayshawn’s viral smash ‘Gucci Gucci’, in which she stars in.

This week, in a move that’ll no doubt propel her name to controversial new heights, the ‘California Sweetheart’ has shared her thoughts on the music industry’s “ghostwriting” culture, relaying stories she claims to have heard about Pop’s more celebrated contributors.

Stories, that suggest Nicki Minaj and Beyonce have enlisted the aid of other writers/producers when penning lyrics they later claimed were written by themselves.

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After teaming up to the deliver the feel-good jam ‘I Would’ two years ago, pals Justin Bieber and Elijah Blake can now be found in the city of Toronto, building bops for the former’s brand new studio album!

Hitting the studio as Blake’s name continues to flow towards mainstream notoriety, the pair have joined forces to whip up new material for the ‘Journals’ writer, taking to Elijah‘s ‘Instagram’ to tease the R&B-tinged effort.

Check it out below!

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While fans of ABC’s ‘Scandal’ may know him as the silent but dutiful Harrison Wright, 2005 saw Columbus Short join the cast of Disney‘s ‘That’s So Raven’ as one third of mega-group ‘Boyz n’ Motion.’

Now, after March 20th’s episode of ‘Scandal’ pulled in 9.08 million viewers, Short’s past finds its way to today’s light after a number he recorded before joining the show was uploaded to ‘SoundCloud.’

Named ‘Gave Ya‘, the song’s unveiling will come as a welcome surprise to any unaware of the star’s impressive vocals, owning a sound similar to that of Miguel‘s, and sharing traits with numbers launched by ‘I Want You’ singer Luke James.

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Jason Derulo is wasting no time captilizing on the US success of latest hit ‘Talk Dirty’.

Having released ‘Tattoos’ – the track’s original parent album – in Europe last year, the 24-year-old is readying an American incarnation of the LP aptly titled ‘Talk Dirty’.

Due on April 15th, the set will feature select songs from the first version of the album, as well as new cuts such as ‘Kama Sutra’ – which Derulo’s girlfriend Jordin Sparks previewed on Instagram today.

Get all the way in to new Jason after the jump…

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Chris Brown‘s recent troubles may have derailed the original plan for his new duet with Ariana Grande, but not for long it seems.

Taking to Twitter today, 20-year-old Grande uploaded the shot above as the header image for her account. Looks interestingly similar to those rehearsals snaps of her and C.Breezy from earlier this month, right?

As reported, the duo’s track is titled ‘Don’t Be Gone Too Long’ – with it widely reported as being a single from Grande’s sophomore album.

Exciting times, ay?

Your thoughts?

John Legend has ample reason to smile this week.

The soul-crooner’s latest hit ‘All Of Me’ looks poised to become his most successful single yet, after rocketing to #2 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.

Lifted from the singer’s fourth album ‘Love In The Future’, ‘All’ was given an added boost yesterday when Legend performed it on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Watch John in action after the jump…

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Danity Kane make divadom look easy every time they hit the stage.

So what better way to pay homage to their brand of bad chickery than with a new anthem ‘All In A Days Work’.

The dance-floor jam has already become a fan favourite since their live debut of it during their House Of Blues comeback show last year.

Now, with tickets to their ‘No Filter Tour’ being snapped up ferociously, the ladies have gifted their supporters with a snippet of ‘Work’.

Whip your hair back and forth with Aubrey, Dawn, Shannon, and Aundrea after the jump…

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As fans anticipate the launch of his forthcoming studio (and the Justin Timberlake-sized budget they hope it’ll be back by), Usher proves once again that his influence on Pop culture runs far deeper than most are aware of.

For, with the industry still yet to produce a fresh R&B male with the global appeal held by the ‘Burn’ belter, his fourth studio album has reached a milestone that solidifies his status as one of the greatest acts to grace Planet Pop…despite doing so on an R&B spaceship.

Details below…

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