It may be a New Year, but the same issues are plaguing some of our most anticipated releases.

Unfortunately, the dreaded “push back” has struck again with singer Fantasia its latest victim.

Originally slated for release next month, the star’s fourth studio album ‘The Side Effects Of You’ has been held back until an undetermined date. And while many anticipated this in the absence of a radio or video release for its lead single ‘Lose To Win’, the American Idol alum has explained why the move to delay the “rock soul” sounding set was a must.

Her words after the jump…

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Mariah Carey ups her diva in the video for her new single ‘Almost Home’– released in aid of Disney’s forthcoming flick ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’.

However, don’t get too excited just yet. For, today has seen the a preview from the video surface online, teasing her fans with what looks to be a highly interesting clip, now available to enjoy below!

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Azaleans rejoice!

Today, after teasing reports of a major signing here, Camp Iggy Azalea has confirmed that the the blonde bombshell has inked a deal with Mercury Records UK, securing a stable home for both she and her hotly anticipated debut album, ‘The New Classic’.

Exciting details below…

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It was a match made in interview heaven.

R&B singer K. Michelle stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 today and true-to-form served up all sorts of “real”.

Refreshingly open, the ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star embraced each question from Charlamagne and co, waxing honest about season two of the hit VH1 show, her new album, new label move, her relationship status, and much more.

Peep the must-see interview after the jump…

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Peep this snap of perpetual winner Nicki Minaj, on the set of French Montana‘s ‘Freaks‘ video- in which she costars in.

Sans the ‘white wash’ make up,  the Rap beauty was pictured next to her collaborator shortly before the final product reaches their respective fan bases, and weeks after she released her latest cosmetic venture, ‘Viva Glam Nicki 2’ via MAC.

The video’s shoot also comes after Nicki’s latest studio LP, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ saw her become the eighth Black female artist in chart history to score two or more #1 albums- marking the only Female Rapper on a list which also includes Beyonce, Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys.

More from Hip Hop’s most impressive Queen below…

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Many may only know her for her portrayal of R&B diva Brandy‘s mother on the hit series ‘Moesha’, but most know that actress Sheryl Lee Ralph prints her name atop a resume of accolades and accomplishments that only seems to grow as each year passes.

The Tony-award nominated veteran’s four decade-long career has featured work spanning across television and film to Broadway stages – highlighted by the original 1982 musical ‘Dreamgirls’.   Accented by the Jamaica bred beauty’s philanthropic efforts, now Ralph’s newest effort will see her join ‘Dreamgirl’ progeny Jennifer Hudson aboard NBC’s hit musical drama ‘Smash’.

Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, Ralph dishes on her role opposite J.Hud, rumors that she and Brandy are beefing, working with Beyonce, and so much more! You won’t want to miss this:

Sheryl Lee Ralph Shouts Out That Grape Juice!

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With shared ownership of the ‘Queen Of Pop’ title, Beyonce & Madonna stand as two of the only entertainers to enjoy Pop superstardom and critical praise.

So, in acknowledging her competitor’s outstanding run in the industry, Beyonce has praised the ‘Evita‘ star in her spread with ‘The Gentlewoman‘,opening up on why she feels the world needs more women like her.

Read below…

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As the music industry waits with bated breath for Beyonce‘s new single, brand partners Pepsi have unveiled another promotional shot of the singer.

The image, which tributes artist Andy Wahol, is the latest snap to surface ahead of the drink’s giant’s full-on media blitz in support of King B’s 5th studio album (due in April).

With a stated view to ensure the project is the Grammy winner’s “biggest yet”, the multi-national are sponsoring ‘The Mrs Carter Show’ world tour, funding music videos, and are (from next month) issuing special edition cans and bottles with the singer’s image on them…

Needless to say, with $50 million being leveraged towards the project, it’s smart guessing that Pepsi Bey will feature prominently on many a Forbes list this year. More power to her.

In the more immediate, though, can we get the single already?! Or at least an announcement of its pending arrival. Kai.

Your thoughts?

1) Beyonce – Super Bowl

2) Mary Mary – Can’t Give Up Now

3) Janet Jackson – So Excited

4) Justin Timberlake – Mirrors

5) Pink – Raise Your Glass

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Icon.

Indeed, there are few better words employable when describing music industry veteran Clive Davis.

Famed for steering the careers of megastars such as Whitney Houston, attention has rarely veered away from his gargantuan achievements. However, in a surprising move, the 80 year old has himself shared part of his private life in new memoir ‘The Soundtrack Of My Life’. Davis has revealed that he is bisexual — and has been in a long-term relationship with a man.

Full story after the jump…

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Check out these shots of JLS frontman Aston Merrygold celebrating his 25th birthday party at Essex’s ‘Sugar Hut‘ last week.

Sans the group’s founding member Oritse, the ‘Desert’ singers hit the venue with a number of their closest pals, including British Olympian Louis Smith- almost a year after the group collaborated with Def Jam singer Elijah Blake on their fourth studio album, ‘Evolution’.

More snaps from the Pop Prince below…

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Rita Ora was joined by best friend Cara Delevingne last night, as she stepped out for ‘Dazed & Confused’s party in association with Vodka.

Held at Cafe Royal, the event also welcomed One Direction‘s Harry Styles who was snapped chatting it up with the Pop Princess, hours after she hit ‘Kensington Gardens‘ to watch Burberry’s Fashion Week outing alongside British Rapper Tinie Tempah.

More pics below…

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