Jason Derulo jam ‘Talk Dirty’ continues to flirt its way up the Billboard Hot 100. Indeed, with mammoth radio play and dominant digital sales, the 2 Chainz assisted cut is almost guaranteed to best its current peak of #15 on the coveted tally.

So as to give the track an added push, the 24-year-old took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, where he rocked the house with an energized showing.

Watch Jason in action below…

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Shakira is wasting no time whipping up buzz for self-titled tenth album.

Fresh from releasing the new single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You (ft. Rihanna)’, the Latin star unveiled the cover of its parent LP moments ago. Check it out above.

Due March 25th, the project marks Shaki’s first rlease under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management; a fact which may go some way in explaining the “all-out” approach to its roll-out.

For parallel to the artwork reveal, it was announced that the album will be supported by a major Target campaign – the first musical partnership the retail giant has made this year.

Available for pre-order on January 26th, the Target exclusive deluxe edition of ‘Shakira’ will boast three bonus tracks.

“There were three special songs I recorded for ‘Shakira’ that I decided to save for the version of the album available only at Target,” said the star.

To publicize pre-order availability, a new Target commercial in support of the set will debut during this Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

Peep a still from the TV spot below…

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As per his own admission, Justin Bieber likes to roll up and smoke up. Clearly, then, that’s what he must’ve been doing prior to posting the shot above on his Instagram today.

The 19-year-old is currently in media storm following his arrest for DUI in Miami yesterday, yet until now had maintained silence.

In what undoubtedly comes yet another ill-judged move, the former Pop pin-up shared a side-by-side snap of himself following his release on bail and Michael Jackson enroute to a trial hearing in 2005. The caption attached? “What more can they say” ♛

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Can blood boil? Because if so, ours is at fever-pitch.

This is all flavours of nonsense. Beyond it being an actual sin to even think of his name in the same sentence as the King of Pop, the actual matters at hand are so vastly different it’s a joke.

MJ was found innocent of false and fictitious allegations, while Bieber has publicly been playing himself for a good minute; a game he elevated to dizzyingly dumb levels last night when he smiled in his mug shot.

Trash.

Your thoughts?

As far as Pop princes go, very few can say they ‘work the charts’ quite as hard as Chris Brown.

Celebrated for bringing life, Sun and soul to what’s occasionally been a dull party, Brown’s talent continues to push him far beyond the negativity that’s oft threatened to plague his Grammy-winning career.

However, we doubt even he could have anticipated the success of  ‘Love More’, the feel-good jam featuring Rap’s undisputed champ Nicki Minaj.

Good news below…

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In the event you’d decided not to tune in to the the 2014 FIFA World Cup, perhaps news that’s emerged today will go a long way to sway that decision.

For today, in adding even more Latin spice to its Brazilian mix, the sporting event has welcomed Jennifer Lopez to its line-up, enlisting the smouldering siren to wow its audience this summer!

Wonderful news below!

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With a new album on the way and its lead single to promote, Jennifer Hudson took to the ‘Huffington Post‘ to share her thoughts on sexuality within music recently, revealing why she believes ‘bedroom matters’ don’t always need to be ‘music matters.’

Her words below…

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Two of the music industry’s biggest rumors of the week have both proven themselves true.

Yes, last week we reported that Beyonce and Madonna were set to hit the 56th annual Grammy Awards stage this Sunday as surprised performers.  Not even 3 days later, the ‘Drunk In Love’ diva and her hubby co-star Jay Z were confirmed as featured performers for the show.

Now, in a move that rocked fans further, the Grammys committee have confirmed that Queen of Pop Madonna will indeed take the stage at this week’s ceremony – her first performance since 2006 when she brought down the house with her comeback hit ‘Hung Up’…

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The divas of Danity Kane certainly know how to keep it moving.

Fresh from dropping buzz cut ‘Bye Baby’ and rocking LA with their recent comeback show, the talented quad have hit the studio with rapper Tyga.

Members Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day shared the shot above on Instagram today, adding the caption: studio nights. @kinggoldchains @dawnrichard#DK/TygaCollab

We like the potential embedded in the collaboration. The ladies have carved out quite the discography by fusing Pop with gritty Urban elements – a foundation they look set to build on.

More than anything, though, we’re just keen to see and hear what DK have been cooking up in general (see: new album, reality show, and the like).

Your thoughts?

SWV are in Kontrol. Literally.

The R&B royals serve up glamour aplenty on the cover of the magazine’s Winter 2014 issue, which they appear on in support of their new WE tv show ‘SWV Reunited’.

Already a ratings smash, the docu-series follows the ladies as they embark on a comeback project after a spell away from the limelight.

As keen watchers of the show, it’s clear these ‘sisters with voices’ still have “it” in abundance. More power to them!

‘SWV Reunited’ airs every Thursday at 10pm on WE tv.

Your thoughts?

Well, hello Alexandra Burke!

The vocal powerhouse styles and profiles in stunning new promotional shots for her return

Presently, the star is hard at work on her third studio album – much of which is being recorded in the US. As reported, the ‘All Night Long’ singer signed a management deal with industry juggernaut Kevin Liles, hence has spent much of her time Stateside.

Given the length and breadth of Ms. Burke’s talent, we can’t wait to hear what she’s been cooking up.

In the meanwhile, peep another pic after the jump…

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February 4th is quite literally around the corner, as such so too is the release of Toni Braxton and Babyface‘s new concept album ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’.

The hotly anticipated set sees the frequent collaborators join together for a body of work that critics are already hailing as stellar.

Ahead of the project’s roll-out, the LP has made available for preview. So what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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