Her new single ‘Perfume’ may have left a polarising linger since its unwrapping last night, but today has brought news that confirms its release was just what its supporting album ‘Britney Jean’ was in need of!

Why, you ask?

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As she continues work on her fifth studio album, ‘Golden‘ entertainer Jill Scott has been named as the latest actor to star in the forthcoming James Brown biopic, set for release via ‘Universal’ in the October of next year.

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While Monday is usually a good day for any keeping up with Justin Bieber’s ‘Music Monday’ series, it’s a ‘Bad Day’ he delivers this morning, sampling the Isley Brother’s ‘Footsteps in the Dark’ to do so!

Marking the latest cut to drop to build momentum for his forthcoming ‘Believe’ movie- dropping Christmas Day- the number arrives as fans continue to show their support to its predecessor ‘All That Matters‘, which now enjoys a Billboard Hot 100 peak position of #24.

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Christina Aguilera joins Epic’s ‘A Great Big World‘ in releasing a Pop masterpiece today, joining forces to record the latter’s ‘Say Something‘!

Marking cooler and calmer territory for the ‘Let There Be Love’ vocalist, this version of the number comes after Aguilera heard it being spun during an episode of Simon Fuller‘s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and – after becoming enamoured by the release- called on its creators to forge the duet you’ll no doubt fall in love with below…

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Tonight marked the return of BET’s highly anticipated ode to women of color ‘Black Girls Rock’.

Much like its ‘BET Honors’ counterpart, the event is set to showcase some of music’s best and brightest performers to serenade and shine light on women of color who have made impacts on and in their respective personal and professional communities.

Airing moments ago, the Tracee Ellis Ross / Regina King hosted showing honored actress the legendary Patti Labelle, Mara Brock Akil, Queen Latifah, and many more

Featuring stage-blazing performances from the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Ledisi, Kelly Rowland, Sevyn Streeter, and more, tuck in below to see the highlights from one of entertainment’s biggest nights:

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Lady Gaga‘s emotional performance of ‘Dope’ – the latest buzz single from her November 11th due album ‘ArtPop’ – won over fans and critics alike at the 1st annual Youtube Music Awards tonight.

Joining a line up that featured the likes of Eminem, M.I.A., and more, Gaga performance saw her strip down in more ways than one – trading in her normal eye-popping fashions for flannel.

The tear-filled acoustic plea came just a day after the tune made its way to the net – much to fan delight.  Still on the fence if you should add it to your Itunes collection?

Well, this live performance may be all the convincing you need…

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It’s here!

‘Perfume’, the second single to be lifted from Britney Spears‘ new album ‘Britney Jean’, received its premiere moments ago.

Will the will.i.am produced ballad boost buzz for the album in time for its December 3rd release? Find out after the jump…

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Pop starlets Little Mix took a bold strut into divadom tonight on the platform that started it all – The X Factor UK.

The group, who won the 2011 instalment of the show, returned this evening to perform ‘Move’ – the lead single from their hotly anticipated sophomore album ‘Salute’.

Watch Jesy, Leigh-Anne, Perrie, and Jade werk after the jump….

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The X Factor 2013 saw its 4th set of eliminations tonight. Find out who’s heading home this week…

{An international phenomenon, local versions of the show show now air in the US, Italy, France and beyond. The brain-child of Simon Cowell, The X Factor is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, Cher Lloyd and JLS.
Judging the hopefuls are Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and original panelist Louis Walsh.

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After being enlisted by the Rapper to craft sounds for his forthcoming LP ‘Demonstration’, production duo Balistiq join Tinie Tempah in celebrating the commercial gains made by their collaborative single ‘Don’t Sell Out’ this evening.

How?

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Hip Hop loyalists came out to play in NYC yesterday evening, arriving at the Barclays Centre to be wowed by ‘Powerhouse 2013′ and the acts the show called on to perform.

So, one can only imagine their surprise when ‘Save Me’ performer Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at the event, joining Meek Mill on stage to rock his set with live servings of some of her more recent verses.

Think ‘Tap Out’.

Think ‘Love More’.

Think ‘I Wanna Be With You‘.

Peep an animated Minaj owning the stage… below!

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There’s a chill in the air, the days are shorter, and the nights are longer. Which means one thing. Christmas time is nigh!

Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis is helping to spread festive cheer this year with new Holiday album ‘Christmas, With Love’. 

Due December 2nd in the UK and a day later in the US, the set’s official cover was revealed moments ago. Check it out above.

We’re loving it, especially the classic Motown vinyl sleeve look and feel. Even better, we hear it’s deliberate as the LP will feature a Motown-heavy sound. Can’t wait to hear it!

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