Frank Ocean. Elijah Blake…August Alsina.

With the second name in that line up already causing quite the storm at the label, Def Jam‘s August Alsina sets his sights on similar ground this year- following the August 20th release of his new EP ‘Life Under The Gun‘.

However, unlike his R&B label mates, Alsina holds court in gritty Hip Hop territory, seeing him hailed as the Rap vocalist to look out for in the year to come.

You’d like to meet him?

Sweet. He’s waiting for you after the jump…

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If the response given to the song waiting for you below is anything to go by, Katy Perry’s ‘Prism‘ may just become her most well loved album to date.

We’re talking about ‘Black Horse‘, the brand new jam released by Perry from the LP featuring ‘Bandz‘ Rapper Juicy J.

Check it out below!

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Set for release on September 17th, Rockstar Games‘ ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ no doubt marks one of the hottest- if not the hottest- video game releases of the year.

The above fact, set to see the project’s sales sing to the tune of $1 Billion….in its first month of release!

On course to outperform its predecessor GTA 4, the four weeks between September 17th and October 17th will see it draw in the mind blowing retail sales figure, according to Robert W. Baird  analyst Colin Sebastian, who shares in a note penned to investors:

“Given the significantly higher installed base of relevant console platforms at launch, greater sales concentration among the top video game franchises, and unprecedented pent up demand, we expect GTA 5 to outpace GTA 4 sales, and generate roughly $1 billion in retail sales during the first month.”

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Cop a gander of Britney Spears!

The Pop force channels the title of her new single ‘Work B*tch’ in this freshly released snap for her upcoming album.

Not in forever have seen that “spark” in the singer’s usually vacant eyes. Could this project usher in the “return” we’ve all been waiting for? Watch this space.

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There aren’t many Pop Princesses who can boast of sounding just as good live as they do within the confines of a studio, armed with the tech wizardry the likes of Rihanna call on so often.

Fortunately for ‘21st Century Girl’ Willow Smith, her voice sees her cast a shadow on many of her old chart rivals and shine by way of a live skill very few are brave enough to question. She’s just that good.

Not sure what we mean?

Peep Ms.Smith rock ‘The Queen Latifah Show‘ with a live rendition of her latest release ‘Summer Fling’- showcasing a conviction and tone that stands as nothing short of stellar.

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Feeling a little down?

In need of a serious pick me up?

If the above applies to you, we’ve got just the thing to turn that frown upside down. Well…Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams do, via the official video for the single ‘Lose Yourself To Dance‘.

Press play for Pop goodness below!

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Her debut LP ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘ may be due out in January, but Azealia Banks is already hard at work on its follow up, it has emerged.

Yes, you read that right…its follow up. For, in what sees her extend her lead as one of Pop’s more unique acts- the star has announced the release of sophomore album, going as far as to give it a release date…and release its first single.

More below!

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Need an incentive to tune into this season of ‘X Factor UK’?

Well, you may just find one in news that’s emerged today…..the kind of news, that sees the likes of  Lady GaGa, Katy Perry & Mariah Carey named as three acts gearing up to perform on the hit show.

Details below…

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Check out these snaps of Pop force Rihanna, opening a brand new MAC cosmetics store in Hong Kong last night!

Launched as part of her dealings with the Toskan and Angelo founded company, her appearance at the opening saw her meet with Chinese fans just days after launching her latest ‘River Island’ range in London!

More snaps below…

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Britney Spears is about to make bank!

Well, that is according to fresh reports released today, hinting that the star’s forthcoming Vegas residency is set to generate a sweet $15million for her.

Details below…

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With streaming data now counting towards Billboard chart positions, the pressure is on Beyonce to ensure her brand new video generates the views she’ll need to land her a fresh #1 single.

Now, as the world awaits its release, this morning has seen that shoot whip up quite the storm as reports pulled from its set emerge from Latin America.

What’s been going down?

Fill up on the Juice below…

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If you’re still in need of motivation to make it happen for yourself in the gym, look no further than the October issue of ‘Shape’ magazine featuring our girl Kelly Rowland.

Setting tongues to automatic wag upon its unveiling this week, now the fitness mag invite us in behind-the-scenes for a look at its creation as well as some of the finished products.

It all awaits below:

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