No stranger to controversy, Lady GaGa courts exactly that with the covers for new promotional single ‘Venus’.

The ‘ARTPOP’ cut was initially scheduled to serve as the album’s official second single – following Platinum lead effort ‘Applause’. However, as reported, was bumped to “promo” status once the R. Kelly assisted ‘Do What U Want’ became a surprise hit on iTunes globally this week.

Still, Mother Monster seems keen to whip up a buzz about the mythical track, taking to Twitter seconds ago to post three official covers. The first (and tamest) appears above.

As we’re a work-friendly/family site, click below to see the NSFW snaps…

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The trio of shots were lensed by ‘Alejandro’ and ‘Fame’ (fragrance commercial) director Steven Klein.

‘ARTPOP’ hits stores November 11th.

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The ladies of Little Mix command the masses to ‘Move’ on the lead single from their second studio album ‘Salute’.

Set to hit iTunes on November 3rd (with the parent LP following one week later on November 11th), the video for the cut made its debut moments ago.

Does it pack punch enough to create heightened buzz? Find out after the jump…

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17 years after bidding the world adieu, Peter S.Fischer’s ‘Murder, She Wrote‘ has been dealt a fresh hand by NBC today, gearing up to return to TV screens in a way we’ve never seen it before.

For, after enlisting ‘Desperate Housewives’ producer Alexandra Cunningham to write the new series, the network has revealed that ‘The Help’ actress Octavia Spencer will take on the lead role, starring a hospital administrator /crime novelist whose passion for real crime sees her become an active participant in crime investigations!

Set for takeoff in 2014, Deadline reports that its original star- London born actress Angela Lansbury– has been offered a role in the series, which will see Spencer’s character serve as a cross between Lansbury’s ‘Jessica Fletcher’ and Peter Falk’s ‘Columbo‘.

On the new series, Spencer shares:

“I’ve always considered myself an armchair detective and in a recent meeting with Bob Greenblatt, he asked me what type of character would be able to lure me to TV. Naturally, I said ” J.B. Fletcher” meets “Colombo”… And here we are. I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with Dave Janollari again, and Alex Cunningham a brilliant writer who shares my love for all things mysterious and Angela Lansbury.” 

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With the music-buying mass appearing to to have quite the appetite for Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’, the chart blazer is feeding them more ahead of the album’s November 11th release.

Currently on a European promo blitz, the paw purveyor picked German capital Berlin to premiere an acoustic version of new song ‘Gypsy’ tonight at an exclusive album playback.

Watch below as she thrills with the cut…

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Beyonce sure has been busy of late.

And while speculation mounts as to what exactly King B is cooking up, the tour de force isn’t making the sussing out of her moves an easy task.

Case, point, these fresh snaps of the singer on set of yet another shoot (which by our tally is her fifth in almost as many weeks).

Lensed this week in Brunswick, Melbourne (where the star is currently on her sell-out Mrs Carter Show World Tour), the shoot was notable not because of Bey alone, but also what happened once she left.

Peep the hilarity after the jump…

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After topping the charts with debut album ‘Yours Truly’ just last month, Pop powerhouse Ariana Grande already has her eyes set on its follow-up.

Yet fans of her premiere effort should fret not; for, the 20-year-old is gearing up to release the video for the project’s third single – ‘Right There (ft. Big Sean)’.

 Set to impact on October 30th, previews of the clip were posted by Grande moments ago.

Flip the hood to peep pics from the video set…

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Brit-Pop belle Cher Lloyd continues her quest for global superstardom.

Having rocked the UK charts with hits such as ‘With Ur Love’ and ‘Swagger Jagger’, the former X Factor contestant made America her a next focus after single ‘Want U Back’ became a surprise hit Stateside last year.

Now residing in the US and signed to Epic Records, the 20-year-old is gearing up for the release of her sophomore effort.

Little was known about the set, which is the follow-up to 2011’s ‘Sticks And Stones’, beyond lead single ‘I Wish’. That is until now.

During a recent Billboard performance of the track, the studio version of which features rapper T.I, Lloyd announced the title of its parent album.

Both the LP’s name and live rendition of ‘I Wish’ await after the jump…

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Fans of Toni Braxton and Babyface‘s brand of grown and sexy have to wait a while longer for the pair’s sizzling new album ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’.

Full story after the jump…

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They’re beautiful, talented and have all impacted the genre in more ways than they’re given credit for. Now, in celebrating their most recent releases, today sees TGJ dedicate a chart check to the leading ladies of Contemporary R&B!

Find out how a few of the genre’s leading ladies are faring after the jump!

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Let the countdown commence!

19 days separate Mariah Carey‘s ever loyal Lambs from the diva’s new comeback single ‘The Art Of Letting Go’.

Given the amount of delays that engulfed the song and its like-titled album, it’s clear the “art” has been quite a difficult one for the songstress.

Still, with November 11th looming, the 43-year old is apparently “ready”.

Watch Mimi prepare the masses for the Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins produced track via a new teaser clip below…

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With Christmas fast approaching, so too are the merry festive albums that invade the charts annually towards the latter part of the year.

Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis features on this year's line-up, today confirming the title of her hotly anticipated Holiday LP, 'Christmas, With Love'.

Due December 2nd, the LP's lead single 'One More Sleep' was unwrapped moments ago.

61 days may remain until the big day, but Ms. Lewis makes it feel like today with the glowing gem. Take a listen after the jump…

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