Today, fans of ‘Bed of Lies’ performer Nicki Minaj learned that her new album ‘The Pinkprint‘ was to debut at #1 on the ‘Billboard 200’ with an opening figure close to the 180,000 mark.

Modest when compared to units  moved by the rapper’s earlier releases, the prediction was published ‘Hits Daily Double‘ who used first day numbers as the basis for their projection.

However, it would seem said numbers may soon find themselves revised thanks to a stocking issue brought to light by her fan base.

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One day after the album peaked at #1 on iTunes USA, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint’ has received its opening week sales prediction.

So, just how many units does ‘Hits Daily Double’ predict the chart-topping album will sell this week?

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Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj is baring it all like never before.

After refusing to recognise the relationship publicly after rising to fame, Nicki Minaj has finally spilled details on her relationship with hype man/ A&R consultant Safaree ‘SB’ Samuels.

Doing so after news of their breakup surfaced online, Minaj confirmed the pair had been linked romantically during a conversation with Ryan Seacrest.

Her confession below…

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Rihanna may not have any creative direction over her music, but that hasn’t stopped the Pop puppet from being tapped by Puma.

The sports giant today confirmed the swirling speculation: RiRi is their new creative director.

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Brit-Pop princess Alexa Goddard shows a little love to ‘Capitol’s Sam Smith today, releasing a cover of his well-received song ‘Lay Me Down.’

Dedicated to her father, her take on the song will no doubt impress any unaware of the rising star’s vocal capabilities, and those who understand the cut’s painful yet inspiring message.

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Jordin Sparks has found a new home in ‘Louder than Life’ records this year, joining the label after it launched the music career of ‘Own It‘ singer Mack Wilds.

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Billboard’s newly crowned icon Jennifer Lopez has clocked up ample mileage during her illustrious career, but the dynamite diva shows no signs of slowing.

This year brought with it the release of her tenth album ‘A.K.A’, which didn’t necessarily set the charts on fire. It did, however, birth the bodacious hit ‘Booty (ft. Iggy Azalea)’.

In wasting no time building on the buzz of the year, the fierce 45-year-old has already returned to the studio and has enlisted a major name to help craft her follow-up LP.

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Britney Spears has been sleep-walking through the more recent years of her career, however the former stage blazer showed a little of that old school spark during a new shoot for ‘Women’s Health’.

The mother of two, 33, appears a-front and inside the January 2015 issue of the publication and worked the camera like a seasoned pro.

Jury’s out on whether she’ll ever return to doing that on stage, but we can always hope.

In the meanwhile, peep E!‘s behind the scenes look at the superstar in action…

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As reported, Iggy Azalea is heading out on the road for her first arena tour, The Great Escape.

The ‘Fancy’ femcee will be looking to capitalize on the buzz built from the Summer smash and its follow ups ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Beg For It’, especially with the recent re-release of her debut album (now rechristened ‘Reclassified’).

Joining the Aussie-bred beauty on the Stateside trek is ‘Jealous’ crooner Nick Jonas, who will be jostling to plug his self-titled debut when the tour sets sail in April.

Find out when the chart-rocking duo will be hitting a city near you below…

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As real talent goes, Jessie J possesses it in earnest.

Hence, it was fitting that the Brit-bred belter paid a visit to the set of ‘The Real’ today to chat it up with hosts Tamar Braxton, Adrienne Bailon, Tamera Mowry and co.

Though there to plug her new album ‘Sweet Talker’, the singer was also quizzed on her relationship with R&B singer Luke James, as well as her experience at school with Adele (who she attended The BRIT School with).

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Today should be a good one for the folks over at ‘Cash Money.’

Alas, it may not be for its banner act Lil Wayne.

For, as Nicki Minaj‘s latest album ‘The Pinkprint’ enjoys a peak position in numerous nations across the globe, the ‘Truffle Butter’ rapper has seen his feud with label boss Birdman take a shady turn for the worst…thanks to an Instagram message published by the latter’s artist Young Thug.

Drama below…

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