As far as Pop Princes go, very few can boast of a creative kingdom quite as fruitful as Bruno Mars’.

Joining Pink, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce as one of this generation’s few ‘mega sellers’, the last seven days have seen the Hawaiian heart throb break an applause worthy chart record that may give a few of his rivals good reason to envy his commercial pull.

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 Lady GaGa may be renown for her own unique sense of style, but 2014 will see the entertainer pull from Versace‘s take on fashion as part of an exciting new venture she has embarked on with the brand.

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In adopting a model tried, tested and mastered by ‘NSync ‘back in the day’, Beyonce‘s decision to launch a world tour before the release of a new album has seen her rewrite the rules set in place for promoting LPs.

For, in what’s likely to see her forthcoming effort stand as her highest selling release to date, the success of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ World Tour has seen her capture the attention of the general public- who purchased tickets for the show in their millions.

Millions, that now have caught the ‘Beyonce fever’ that gripped the world before the unveiling of 2006’s ‘B’Day.’

So, why we we’d put money on her album #5 outperforming her first four?

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“I’m just trying be me…”

We’re taking From The Vault back to the very early 00’s today with one of female rap’s greatest singles. It’s Lil’ Kim’s ‘No Matter What They Say’.

Masterminded by Diddy – or Puff Daddy at the time – the track is interestingly a Salsa/Hip-Hop fusion where Kim unapologetically boasts that she doesn’t care for the critics. A tongue-in-cheek ego-trip, its break goes back to absolute basics, giving a nod to The Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight as well as sampling Eric B. & Rakim‘s ‘I Know You Got Soul’.

Though it’s definitely one of Kimberly’s most iconic moments, the single was only a moderate hit the world over, peaking at #60 on Billboard’s Hot 100 tally and #35 in the UK.

With good pals Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Jadakiss and mentor Diddy on board, we are presented with the “Queen Bee Show”. Indeed with as many costume (and wig) changes as there are sets, Kim does burlesque, runway model, ghetto fabulous, sexy señorita and street dancer with much gusto during the 4 minutes affair.

Directed by Marcus Raboy, the year 2000 visual has undeniably been an inspiration for all the female MCs with Pop aspirations that came after Miss Jones.

No matter what they say (pun intended, of course), Kim remains Hip-Hop Royalty. More over, it’s songs and videos like these that force the naysayers to recognize her trail-blazing status and tremendous influence on Pop Culture.

All hail Queen Bee!

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The ‘Bethenny’ show welcomed Hip Hop royalty to its ever star studded sofa yesterday, when ‘Don’t Let Them’ performer Ashanti touched down to chop it up with its leading lady, Bethenny Frankel.

Marking the latest promotional stop made by the singer to push her cause as an actress, her time on the show precedes the unveiling of her ‘Lifetime’ movie, ‘Christmas in the City’ which airs December 7th at 8pm!

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Career woes aside, little can be done to take away from Lil Kim‘s abilities as a live act, packing a charisma the years have failed to weather.

Alas, despite garnering generally positive reviews for the showing, it’s the Rapper’s look that has some raising a confused eyebrow today- as snaps emerge from her sold out ‘Musicalize‘ performed in the UK.

Snaps, that tick more unflattering boxes than any qualified stylist, make-up artist or plastic surgeon should have allowed.

An unfortunate sight below…

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The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the hopefuls are  Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger,  Louis Walsh, and returning panelist Sharon Osbourne.

Believe it or not, there was once a time when R&B joined Pop and Country music as being one of the music industry’s highest selling genres.

Alas, as one is reminded of far too often, those days are long- seeing the genre struggle to compete with its ever lucrative and far more aggressive sister, Hip Hop.

Now, as they prepare their hotly anticipated 2013 American Music Awards set, TLC have revealed that they know of record labels and artists who have purchased sizeable amounts of their albums just to ensure favourable first week numbers for themselves.

How the above ties into their thoughts on Lady GaGa?

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Ever the philanthropist, yesterday evening brought with it a fresh performance from X Factor UK winner Alexandra Burke, delivered at the 2013 Inspiration Awards For Women.

There, in the company of women being celebrated for their contributions to society, the soulful sensation moved her audience with ‘Try‘, one of the many cuts that appear on her debut EP ‘New Rules.’

Why numerous British outlets are calling it one of her best performances to date?

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With the genius that is Jay Brown now in her corner, there’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that Shakira‘s new album will go down as one of 2014’s strongest releases…from every angle.

For, as if Roc Nation’s muscle power wasn’t enough to ensure the LP was afforded the ‘red carpet treatment’ laid out for Rihanna LPs, Shakira has revealed that the project is her strongest to date- seeing her return to the ‘purity’ her first release had served in abundance.

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Perhaps with Middle America in mind, an ethereal Lady GaGa made her way to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘ yesterday morning to discuss her new LP ‘ARTPOP.‘

However, while it was the interview she had initially planned to showcase, it was her personality that served as her strongest asset, thanking the show’s audience for the part they played in taking the project to #1 in the US, and revealing how her rise to fame had seen her become increasingly home sick.

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Consider yourself the jealous type?

If so, avoid peeping the snaps laying in wait below.

For, by way of a killer bod, the perfect smile and personality that always belts to an upbeat tune, Ciara gives many a young lady cause to envy her as she rocks the pages of GQ magazine to promote her single ‘Overdose.’

Check her out- if you think you can handle it- below…

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