R&B doesn’t sell.

Thanks to the likes of Tamar Braxton and Robin Thicke, the above has recently been proved to be nothing short of a lie. For, when armed with enough financial and creative backing, R&B albums have no reason not to fare just as well as their Pop counterparts.

Now, in what will hopefully encourage more Urban acts to push for more when releasing LPs, Tamar‘s ‘Love & War’ is on course to bring in sales that will see her elevated to the higher ranks of her genre.

Fed up of being teased by us?

Her numbers below…

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She’s finally done it!

After seeing her attempts to new single ‘Roar’ to #1 thwarted by Robin Thicke‘s Hot 100 domination with ‘Blurred Lines’, Katy Perry has seen her hard work pay off this week.

Yes, that’s right.

It’s #1!

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Yesterday brought with it a behind the scenes look at Christina Aguilera‘s jaw-dropping new shoot for Maxim magazine. Fast forward 24 hours and the full feature has been rolled out in all its figure flaunting glory.

So what are you waiting for? Xtina’s re-introduction awaits after the jump…

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Ever the innovators, this month has seen Google use the fruits of their cause to help those of others with the launch of ‘The Hangout’, a brand new online show seeking to showcase fresh and exciting talent!

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Celebrated as more of an entertainer than a vocalist, the world has long made peace with Jennifer Lopez‘s “ability” as a singer. However, it appears such acceptance wasn’t as easy for the 44-year-old herself.

Speaking in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan, the premium diva revealed that – even at the height of her success – she was insecure about her vocal chops and often questioned “why” she has become so revered.

Her words on the matter and how she overcame it await after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera‘s voice has long been established as otherworldly. As such, it’s no surprise that it’s exactly this that’s honed in on in a new commercial for The Voice.

The hit NBC smash is back for its fifth outing later this month, and so as to whet appetites the show’s original judges – Xtina, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton, star in a hilarious new TV spot.

Flip the hood to see the quad in action. In the words of Peaches And Berb…”reunited and it feels so good”.

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Eight years removed from her Sugababes fuelled chart debut, Amelle Berrabah continues on in her bid for solo success this year, kicking off with her brand new single ‘Love Is All We Need‘.

Only right then, that as long time supporters of the Sugababes belle, that we catch up with her for an interview in the city of London last week, dishing on everything from the new single, her plans to reunite with the group and ‘Flatline‘, the new single from her would be rivals, MKS.

Check it out below…

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Guess which natural beauty was snapped posing alongside R&B trendsetter Keri Hilson recently, joining the multi-Platinum chart topper in celebrating all ATL Pride had to offer over the weekend.

Hint: Last year saw her wow fans across the USA with her hotly anticipated come back tour, kicking off in Connecticut on May 17th and ending on September 21st.

Still lost? You still don’t recognize the face?

Our mystery lady’s identity below!

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Gwen Stefani is with child!

Indeed, one year after the release of No Doubt’s sixth studio album ‘Push and Shove‘, Bauer‘s ‘In Touch Weekly‘ has reported that the ‘Hella Good’ star is expecting her third child with husband Gavin Rossdale.

Their report below…

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 With 9 Grammy awards to his name, it’d be silly to say John Legend is any stranger to critical success.

However, there’s no doubt he’ll be humbled by the commercial support he’s been afford this week, following the September 3rd unlocking of his new LP ‘Love in the Future’.

Good news for the maestro below…

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Cop a gander at the Platinum beauty that is Rita Ora, the centre of all attention at last night’s ‘GQ Men Of The Year Awards‘!

Calling on make up artist Emma Osbourne to create her look for her on the night, the mezzo soprano stepped out in style to celebrate some of the world’s most accomplished men, looking on as Pharrell Williams was presented with the ‘Performer Of The Year’ award and ‘Crying Lighting‘ performers ‘The Arctic Monkeys’ named ‘Best Band’ at the ceremony.

More from Ms.Ora after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera‘s body has been a hot topic in recent years. She even made a song about it.

However, proving that she’s more show than tell, the diva makes quite the statement in the October issue of Maxim magazine.

Set to coincide with the return of The Voice, which she re-joins this month after a season “off”, the titillating shoot sees the svelte star strike many a seductive pose, flaunting her frame in such a way that’ll likely send many a pulse racing.

Former tour mate Justin Timberlake may have sung about bringing SexyBack, but Xtina is doing it…literally.

Check out Entertainment Tonight‘s exclusive behind the scenes look at the feature after the jump…

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