While album sales have and will always hold more weight than single sales, the last decade has birthed acts who have seen their singles make quite a pretty profit for their supporting labels- by way of deals that see these companies take a sizeable piece of those artists commercial pies.

So, one doesn’t have to wonder why Peter Edge‘s ‘RCA Records’ now hold Pitbull in high regard, despite his inability to replicate his Hot 100 success story on the Billboard 200.

For, thanks to his Dance dominated discography, the Pop emcee has now seen sales of his single fist pump past the 40 million mark!

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In an era where artists are making fast food music just to jump from point “A” to “B”, there’s increasing premium attached to songs and albums with long-lasting impact.

Just ask Beyonce.

For, the ‘Single Ladies’ siren is enjoying renewed success with ‘B’Day’ anthem – ‘Get Me Bodied’.

It’s been seven years since the Swizz Beatz cut had the clubs snapping for the kidz and Naomi Campbell Walking. However, the track has staged a remarkable rebound on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 – acheiving a new peak on the tally in the process.

All a bit random, right? Well, find out why after the jump…

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As Billboard Biz reports that her parting from manager Troy Carter partially stemmed from a fight they were engaged in around the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady GaGa continues on in her effort to support her new album ‘ARTPOP’ this week.

How she intends to do so? Well, the answer to that question comes courtesy of Bob Pitmman‘s ‘Clear Channel Communications’, with whom she has inked an exciting new deal with to push the LP’s material to audiences far and wide.

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While it’s his voice that has millions of fans across the globe hailing him one Pop’s brightest stars, it’s Jason Derulo‘s body that’s put on display today, showcased in his brand video for the single…‘Trumpets.’

Featuring scenes that tick many a ‘steamy’ box, the video drops as part of his ‘Tattoos’ EP, which has already spawned the Dance smash ‘The Other Side’ and the heartfelt jam that is ‘Marry Me’, released in September.

How does this clip compare?

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Bruno Mars‘ ‘Unorthodox Jukebox‘ is dealt a fresh promotional hand tonight, welcoming the release of its fourth music video, shot to support its sizzling cut ‘Gorilla‘.

Starring Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto, the scorching clip drops before Bruno rocks the Superbowl Halftime Show on February 2nd 2014, one year after Pop Queen Beyonce used the very same platform to push her record breaking ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘ world tour.

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Britney Spears‘ new single ‘Work B*tch’ may struggling to smash in the way prior efforts have, yet that hasn’t quelled the anticipation for its parent album.

Due in stores on December 3rd, little else beyond that fact has been shared about the LP.

However, that all changed moments ago during the 31-year old’s visit to London’s Capital FM radio.

There, the megastar shared what her millions of fans have waited in anticipation of — the album’s title.

Find out what Spears’ eighth studio effort has been christened after the jump…

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Oxygen may have hit a homerun on the commercial front with their new controversial docu-series “Preachers of L.A.”, but critically, the show has viewers very much on the fence.

Based on the lives of six L.A. based megachurch pastors – Bishop Noel Jones, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Pastor Wayne Chaney, Bishop Ron Gibson, Pastor Jay Haizlip and Pastor/Gospel singer Deitrick Haddon – the show raked in a whopping 1.1 million viewers for its October 9th premiere.  The feat did come, however, at the feet of some heavy criticism from industry tastemakers down to everyday viewers aboard social media networks like Twitter and Facebook.

Slamming the extravant pastors for displays of wealth (houses, cars, jewelry, etc.), the latest disapproval comes from fellow megapastor T.D. Jakes who, despite being the “best friend” of Bishop Noel Jones, distanced himself from the show and even labelled it “junk”.

T.D Jakes via Report:

“Now, I know you been watching that junk on TV.  I want to tell you right now, not one dime of what you’re sowing right now will buy my suit. I want you to know my car is paid for. I want you to know I got my house on my own. I want you to know I’m not bling-blinging. I am not shake and bake. I have sold enough books and produced enough movies. I don’t need your offering to pay for this little slimy suit. So I rebuke that spirit in the name of Jesus Christ.”

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Bishop Noel Jones admitted that Jakes was not exactly a fan of the show via an interview with our buds over at TheJasmineBrand.  The newest fiery quote came just a week after Jakes’ own television show “T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul” made its debut aboard BET.

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This year, Hip Hop’s fastest rising star Elijah Blake will join Diplo and NO I.D. in releasing his sophomore EP ‘Bijoux 23’, the follow up to the record breaking ‘Bijoux 22’.

Set to hit digital outlets after the 23 year old watched the online streaming figure for his song ‘Vendetta’ surpass 10 million last week, this week has brought with it more good news from the Def Jam priority act…and the Pop riot that is Miley Cyrus!

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With a run that’s seen her establish herself as a potent album and singles seller, there’s no doubt the pressure’s on Camp Beyonce to craft a campaign that will see her enjoy her strongest era to date upon the release of her fifth studio album.

Sure to rival or surpass sales pulled in by the likes of Justin Timberlake and Drake, the project already finds itself with the budding hit that is ‘Standing on the Sun’, the sun kissed jam begging to become the icon’s latest #1 single.

Now peep Mr.Vegas– who contributed to its remix- dish on the cut’s conception during an interview with ‘This Is 50‘, going a long way to explain how the number came to be.

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Ever the hustler, Nicki Minaj pulled away from work on her third studio album two days ago, to embark on her US promotional tour for her brand new fragrance ‘Minajesty‘.

During that tour, she caught up with folks over at E! to dish on a number of hot topics. Three of which, being her upcoming role in the Cameron Diaz led ‘The Other Woman’, why she loves but doesn’t miss ‘American Idol’ and the creative space she’s entered to craft her third studio album.

Teasers from their time together below…

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With streaming data now counting towards Billboard Hot 100 chart positions, there’s never been a better time for acts to forge music videos that pull in viewers over and over…and over again.

Take Miley Cyrus for example, who’s on course to securing her first US #1 single thanks to the 20 million+ streams afforded to her controversial ‘Wrecking Ball’ visual.

Now, in what will ensure he scores a commendable chart debut with his single ‘Honest‘, Hip Hop’s Future has the video for the single pull impressive numbers, in an impressive space of time.

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If you were wondering why Rihanna‘s video for the single ‘Pour It Up’ continues to gather dust on ‘Unapologetic’s top shelf, you may be pleased to learn that their may be a reasonable explanation for it.

The kind of explanation, that sings to the tune of brand new music this year!

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