Despite arguably being her strongest body of work since 2009’s ‘The Fame Monster‘, there’s no doubt Lady GaGa‘s latest LP ‘ARTPOP‘ is paying the price for sins committed by 2011’s ‘Born This Way.’

Indeed, for an album that sought to celebrate humanity, ‘Born’ stood as anything but human, serving songs smothered in well-meaning but poorly executed themes and production that quite literally stripped the ‘life’ out of the star’s voice. This, forcing the general public into the arms of her ‘simpler’ contemporaries, whose shameless brand of generic proved to be far more appealing than what she had to offer at the time.

Fast forward to day and ‘ARTPOP‘ is under-performing, perhaps struggling to win back the crowd its predecessor’s stifling sound had scared away…but only on album’s front.

For today, after reports that its supporting tour was suffering a similar fate, entertainment company ‘Live Nation’ has come forward to set the record straight.

Chairman Arthur Fogel‘s words below…

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Mariah Carey may stand tall as one of Pop’s highest selling entertainers, but it seems not even she could brave the force that is Katy Perry this year, watching the star pull the rug from beneath her heels with her new single ‘Dark Horse.’

How Perry has become the chart-topping thorn in her side?

Full story below…

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Hitler vs Churchill.

Lincoln vs Davis.

Rihanna vs….the microphone.

Yes, since the dawn of time, the world has witnessed many an epic battle- changing the course of history with every strike launched to stifle the opposition. Alas, while the first two ‘feuds’ find themselves well and truly over, the latter continues on, reaching dangerous new heights in the city of Paris hours ago.

Indeed, none could have predicted what was to happen when bum-note hitter Rihanna came face to face with her sworn enemy outside Chanel‘s fashion week showing, setting the scene for a showdown it’s unlikely to ever forget.

For, after striking fear into the hearts of many a mic with her voice, this time saw her do just that with her hands…catching the black tool by complete surprise!

Watch below…

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Guess who’s got another smash on her hands?

That’s right, in giving her rivals even more cause to sweat and fret, Beyonce has seen her latest single surf to the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40, flying the flag for Urban music once again!

Details below…

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As previously reported, reality show diva NeNe Leakes is swapping Bravo for ABC, joining the cast of Dancing With The Stars.

So as to promote her stint on the show, the budding actress (who is currently embroiled in a bitter feud with Real Housewives of Atlanta cast-mate Kenya Moore), stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Jarringly, Jimmy didn’t delve into the drama that has kept Leakes in the headlines of late. However, the fun-filled chat still brought the LOL’s, as we’re sure Ms. Leakes’ stint on ”Stars’ will too.

Peep the interview below…

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…and the K.Michelle success story continues!

As to capitalise on the success she scored on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ franchise, ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ riot K.Michelle now readies the arrival of her very own Reality TV series this year, set to hit the same network this Fall!

Details below…

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Season 7 of The Game continues next week.

Serving up the usual dose of dramedy and then some, this instalment of the BET hit seems to be the best yet. Indeed, Tasha Mack, Malik, Jason, Chardonnay and co are upping the ante, with must-see results.

Peep this episode 3 teaser below…

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After scoring a hit with her Biggie Smalls’ ‘Juicy’-sampled number ‘Let It Go’, Keyshia Cole cooks up another track inspired by the legendary rapper with a forthcoming remake of his signature hit ‘Mo Money, Mo Problems’.

Tapping ‘The New Classic’ rapstress Iggy Azalea to play assistant on her revamp of the classic tune, the song’s producer – Irv Gotti – sent fans into a frenzy when he took to Instagram to share a clip.

Get into it below:

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It’s here!

Jennifer Lopez‘s latest jam ‘I Luh Ya Papi’ arrived moments ago on Power 106.

The French Montana assisted cut serves as the official lead single from the diva’s tenth studio album – due later this year.

Having warmed up the masses with a multitude of tracks prior to ‘Papi’, can the Detail produced number be the home run La Lopez has been on the hunt for? You be the judge after the jump…

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‘Annie’ is back and heading to the big screen!

The film classic has been re-imagined for the new generation and is set to impact theaters later this year.

Fronted by Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (who replaced Willow Smith), the hotly anticipated clip also features A-listers Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.

Entertainment Tonight have snagged a first look at the must-see musical. What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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With wallets filling up again following a busy Holiday season, this week brings with it the first “busy” window of the year for Urban releases.

Indeed, the likes of Pharrell Williams, Ashanti, and Hip-Hop titan Rick Ross are all making a beeline for Billboard glory with their respective new albums.

After a two days of sales, how are each faring? Find out after the jump…

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell is leaving no stone unturned in the promotional push for her talent-search ‘The Face’.

With season 2 of the Oxygen show set to kick off tonight at 10pm, the diva supreme stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 today to dish about many a topic including her illustrious career, Nelson Mandela, the lack of colored models in the industry and more.

As ever, Ms. Campbell makes for a great interviewee. Bask in her diva-dom below…

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