The X Factor UK is back for its tenth outing.

Set to kick off later this month on ITV, the show will once again embark on the search for the UK’s next big star.

Having launched the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, and JLS to name but a few, the Simon Cowell created show has its work cut out for itself in what is a milestone year.

Featuring judges Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh, the first teaser for this series of the ratings winner below…

Your thoughts?

With the divas of Danity Kane back in the spotlight amidst speculation of a reunion, the reason for the super-group’s initial disbanding is once again being debated and dissected.

Though usually coy on the topic of DK’s 2008 break-up, member Dawn Richard deviated from the script and waxed all sorts of honest when quizzed about the matter during a new interview.

The insightful narrative was relayed during Richard’s recent sit-down feature on Loungin’ With Tony.

Watch below as the group’s glue reveals the secret pact they made before Diddy dissolved the quintet….

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Luke James serves up the dramatic and cinematic in the titillating trailer for his latest music video ‘Oh God’.

Remember when that snap of a battered and bruised Luke hit the net? Well, it appears the answers to the questions the pic presented will become apparent when the Sarah McColgan clip premieres later this month.

Peep the trailer after the jump…

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Let the teasing continue.

All roads lead to the August 12th premiere of Katy Perry‘s new single ‘Roar’ – the lead release from her third studio album ‘Prism’.

The Dr Luke cut and its accompanying video has been previewed in earnest, whipping up heightened buzz with each new snippet.

Today saw the curtain drawn back on the latest, which has been christened ‘Satin Cape’.

Flip the hood to check it out!

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Today marks what would’ve been the 50th birthday of late pop icon Whitney Houston – the larger than life diva whose mere mention evokes memories of incomparable charisma, beauty, and, of course, the voice. 

That voice. 

The one that could, with seemingly little effort, stir souls and chill spines.  Unlike the trail of imitators, imposter, and impossibles she left in her wake, Houston’s launch was devoid of gimmick and, instead, was birthed on a cultured and mastered gift (oft inimitable by predecessors or successors).

In such, today we salute the woman That Grape Juice-faithful voted ‘The Ultimate Diva’ with our “favorite 50 minutes” of her illustrous career.  And, while it was quite the task to narrow down the countless unforgettable moments the ‘I Will Always Love You’ hitmaker lent music lovers in her time, we can say that what awaits below does a fair job of encapsulating the essence of Whitney.

Take a look and weigh in below:

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Reported work on her new studio album may be keeping her busy these days, but a lawsuit filed by a Barbados funeral company may be on course to throw a  major spanner in Rihanna‘s works  this week.

Find out why below!

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As her closest ‘rivals’ continue to wade through a sea of struggle and pushed back release dates, Nicki Minaj continues to fly the flag for her field with a brand that’s now well and truly global.

You don’t agree?

Well, you’ll have to take that up with Grammy winning songstress Ciara who has showered praise on the star, and her verse on her brand new single ‘I’m Out’.

Her estimation below!

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112′s Q Parker finds his song ‘Yes’ remixed by fellow R&B crooner Willie Taylor this week, taking over the second verse to serve his take on the underrated number.

A hit that should have happened but the lacked the means to do so, ‘Yes’ springs from the same stream that later gave us Ciara‘s ‘Body Party’, here’s hoping this remix goes some way to introducing more listeners to the cut- featuring verses from ‘Hey Lover’ MC LL Cool J.

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1.5 million streams and 750,000 downloads undoubtedly makes Elijah Blake‘s ‘Bijoux 22’ one of the last year’s fastest moving releases- generating that many numbers since December 2012.

Indeed, after watching his digital popularity spread via word of mouth and a buzz currently taking the College circuit by storm, the Dominican Contralto has now set his sights on the mainstream notoriety he’s yet to garner.

Good news below!

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And the buzz builds!

Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ machine dispensed another promotional shot moments ago. Greeted by ample fan-fare, the edgy snap (lensed by Inez and Vinoodh) is the latest image drip-fed to the masses as the project’s lead single (and video) ‘Applause’ draws nearer its August 19th debut.

Writing on Twitter, the Pop force declared…

i share these personal feelings because IF I HAD TO GO ANOTHER MONTH WITHOUT PLAYING THE NEW MUSIC I THINK ID CHEW MY ARM OFF #ARTPOP11DAYS

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 9, 2013

THIS IS THAT ARM pic.twitter.com/rE5mgqmHxf

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 9, 2013

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As with the other promo shots, we;re unsure what we’re supposed to be digesting here. Still, Stefani has our attention, as ever. We imagine more will become apparent upon the arrival of ‘Applause’ and other components of the ‘ARTPOP’ album app (due November 11th).

 Your thoughts?

Chris Brown may have teased retirement this week, however the R&B force continues to charge ahead with promotion for his new album ‘X’.

Hot off premiering new single ‘Love More (ft. Nicki Minaj)’, C. Breezy styles and profiles in a dapper shoot for Blank magazine. Lensed by the acclaimed Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold, the edgy shoot was shot in the Hollywood Hills.

Peep more pics of the the 24-year-old getting his pose on below…

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As chart disasters go, few are as colossal as Jay Sean and his latest album ‘Neon’.

Indeed, the four year gap between the said project and 2009’s breakout set ‘All Or Nothing’ has proven fatal for Sean’s once promising career.

See what we mean after the jump…

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