How Christina Aguilera feels about the rising number of Pop princesses’ using every but music to sell their music?

Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, the answer to that question is…sad.

For, after building her legacy on the foundation that is her voice, creative integrity and fearless drive, the entertainer has revealed that her time in the industry has seen her encounter many Pop belles who have lost their way- turning to cheap marketing ploys to keep their brands afloat.

Her words backstage at ‘The Voice’ below…

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Underrated.

While the last few years have seen him do little to rectify this, we’d say that ‘Entourage’ craftsman Omarion is yet to receive the praise he deserves for pushing R&B to the forefront of Pop culture well over a decade ago.

However, upon the release of his latest studio effort ‘Care Package 2’, the seasoned performer took a number of steps towards receiving that acclaim, doing so via music that have seen him reemerge as one of his genre’s strongest competitors.

Now watch as he speaks to ‘Revolt TV’ on the release, and how its unique roll out has seen him win over a new generation of fans, below…

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Kelly Rowland may already be moulding a new album, but that hasn’t halted her promotional push for ‘The X Factor’.

With the FOX hit almost at finale stage, the R&B siren stopped by The Arsenio Hall Show last night to plug her stint on the talent-search.

Ever versed in asking the questions folk really want answers to, the seasoned host quizzed the singer squarely on her time on the panel, the Beyonce component of ‘Dirty Laundry’, those engagement rumors, and more.

Flip the hood for all the action…

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He’s bringing Platinum back!

After racking up blockbuster sales with the comeback LP ‘The 20/20 Experience’, Justin Timberlake is ending the year how he started it — with a bang!

Find out why after the jump…

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If money talks, today sees it ‘fix its lips’ to praise the 10 highest paid women in music, congratulating them on a job well done this year!

Indeed, using accurate data pulled from their managers, RIAA, their attorneys, Pollstar and Nielsen SoundScan, Forbes have compiled the official list of the year’s highest earning Pop belles, featuring appearances by Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Lady GaGa.

Who made what and how?

Details below…

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As she user her star power to raise awareness for the  ‘Salvation Army’s work, Kelly Rowland continues to rock her role on the ‘X Factor USA‘, guiding the acts she mentors to higher ground each and every week.

However, her intense schedule didn’t stop the Grammy winning performer from attending the latest LA showing of Beyonce’s ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘…which she has now billed ‘the best show on Earth.’

Watch below…

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Can’t say we didn’t see this coming.

Hit rapper Kanye West adds yet another rant to his list of quote-worthy tirades, this time slamming the Recording Academy for only gifting his latest album ‘Yeezus’ with two nominations.

Finding listing only in the Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album’s categories, West, fans, and critics alike all called ‘foul’ on the decision to omit the rap work from the Big 4 – a feat some thought was remedied when Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Time Magazine all listed ‘Yeezus’ as the year’s top release.

Well, apparently that wasn’t enough.  Tuck in below for the ‘Gold Digger’ divo’s latest speech:

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With the Holidays well and truly upon us, most of music’s heavy-hitters have already swung their new releases into stores. However, this week brings with it a relatively late addition – R. Kelly and his racy new album ‘Black Panties’.

The LP, which features the likes of Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, and 2 Chainz, serves as the Pied Piper’s twelfth studio effort.

How is the ‘My Story’ led LP set to fare on the sales front? Find out after the jump…

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With a schedule that saw her leave no promotional stone unturned, Tamar Braxton‘s push for her latest album ‘Love & War’ is undoubtedly to thank for its success this year- currently on course to hit the Platinum mark well before its first birthday.

However, while that push pulled in the numbers, its exhausting nature took its toll on the entertainer’s singing voice. Problematic, considering the star’s passion for live performances.

Now watch her address her recent ‘vocal drama’ with our pals over at ‘Hip Hollywood’ below!

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With next year marking ten years since her debut, there are some who’d be right in calling Ciara an R&B veteran, outlasting many of the entertainers she stepped into Pop’s arena with.

However, in a new interview unveiled to the world today, the ‘Magic’ maestra has revealed that her journey is only just beginning, revealing her plans to build an empire whose reach stretches far beyond the realm of music.

Watch below!

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K. Michelle keeps her buzz a’buzzing on her headline tour in association with BET Music Matters.

Having rocked the charts with debut album ‘Rebellious Soul’, the outspoken star embarked on the US jaunt in support of the ‘V.S.O.P’ led set.

The songbird, who rose to prominence on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, gives fans a behind the scenes look at the trek in ongoing ‘Rebellious Soul Tour’ webisodes – the finale of which awaits after the jump….

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Hailing from Toronto and on course to take the world by storm is Rochelle Jordan, the singer/songwriter renown for her unique brand of Nostalgic R&B and a voice we’ve become enamoured by since being introduced to her.

Now, in giving music lovers even more of a good reason to hop on her bandwagon, the 20-something unleashes a brand new number named ‘Follow Me’, produced by KLSH and sure to remind many of a certain R&B icon named Aaliyah.

Not sure why we’re so excited about her?

Listen below…

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