After joining a plethora of stars to enjoy the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards had to offer, Rihanna touched down in New York’s SoHo  trip hours ago, arriving to embark on a brief shopping trip.

Snapped on the hunt for the new fits, the Pop Princess was later pictured making her way into a cab, avoiding the usual pandemonium  her days out spark.

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Having warmed up the masses with the Nicki Minaj assisted ‘Somebody Else’, R&B crooner Mario continues his comeback campaign with new single ‘Fatal Distraction’.

Of the song, the singer confesses that the mid-tempo was inspired by a real life situation in which he was dating his manager’s ex-girlfriend. “{The song} just talks about the distractions and temptations and the infatuation that can have on a man when it comes to a woman”.

Is the song as dramatic as its inspiration? The answer awaits after the jump….

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Much like her ‘Lose Yourself‘ contemporary Eminem, Pink has made quite the habit of pulling in major numbers on an albums and touring front, without employing the bells and whistles that oft surround such successes.

Well, that was until today.

For, after breaking a brand new touring record in Australia, the ‘Try’ vocalist has seen her cause celebrated very publicly by the CEO of Live Nation!

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All hail the Queen!

Madonna may be 55-year-old, but she’s proving that not only is she one of the world’s top performers, she’s the most bankable.

Forbes have unveiled their list of The Top-Earning Celebrities 2013, with the original Material Girl coming out on top.

Find out why after the jump…

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All roads lead to September 3rd for R&B diva Tamar Braxton.

The sultry alto-soprano will unleash her eagerly anticipated sophomore set ‘Love And War’ on the said date, much to delight of her fans – who she’s affectionately christened the “Tamartians”.

Ushered in by singles ‘The One’, ‘All The Way Home, and of course, its title track, snippets of the Epic Records set are available for your listening pleasure after the jump…

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Pop force Justin Timberlake is poised to rocket to the top of the charts with the sequel to ‘The 20/20 Experience’ next month. And while he’s a proven solo titan, the 31-year-old has called on two of music’s biggest names to join him on the journey.

Roc Nation mogul Jay-Z re-teams with Timberlake, after enjoying mega-selling success with their previous joint efforts ‘Suit & Tie’ and ‘Holy Grail’. Meanwhile, Canadian MC Drake makes an appearance, marking his first collaboration with the JT.

Flip the hood to find out which tracks Jigga and Drizzy will be featured on…

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‘The 20/20 Experience’ continues.

After selling over 2 million copies of the original (since March), Justin Timberlake is gearing up for the release of its aptly titled follow-up – ‘The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)’.

Due September 30th, the fiercely anticipated set is preceded by single ‘Take Back The Night’, last Sunday’s much-loved VMA performance, and an inevitably long list of other promo stops.

So as to keep his buzz a’buzzing, the former Nsync’er has unwrapped a new teaser clip for the set, which sees him reflecting on the recording process, as well as in the studio with longtime collaborator Timbaland.

Check it out after the jump…

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Miley Cyrus may be the definitive talking point of Sunday night’s VMAs, however the ladies of Danity Kane also made headlines aplenty with news of their reunion.

Dawn, Aubrey, Aundrea, and Shannon sent fans into a frenzy after announcing their comeback effort ‘Rage’ at the Pop culture extravaganza.

Beyond the single reveal, the ladies have remained relatively coy on the details surrounding their project (which will almost certainly be packaged with a reality show). They did, however, spill morsels of information to Billboard as they arrived on the red carpet at the MTV staple.

Watch below as the quad speak on reforming, their new sound, having an album worth of material already, and more. D. Woods‘ response also awaits after the jump…

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After making quite the splash with debut album ‘Contrast’, Conor Maynard is back with ‘R U Crazy’ – the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore set.

An edgier slice of Urban-Pop, the Labrinth produced cut continues where the likes of ‘Can’t Say No’, ‘Vegas Girl’, and ‘Animal’ left off, with the key point of difference being Maynard’s positioning as a “man”. Indeed, at 20, the rising star seems keen to ensure his music matures as he does – a point underlined emphatically in this his latest video.

Oft compared to Justin Bieber, one look and listen to ‘R U Crazy’ suggests the Brit singer is more inspired by another Justin – while staying true to himself. See what we mean below…

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It’s here! Eminem roars back onto the scenes with blazing new single ‘Berzerk’. The lead release from Slim Shady’s latest studio album ‘Marshall Mathers LP 2’ (due November 5th), the Rick Rubin produced cut is already poised to be one of the year’s biggest. And with its housing album being co-produced by Dr Dre, it too is slated for major success.

Flip the hood to listen to its first offering and let us know if it’s deserving!

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How fierce does Ciara look in the September issue of Paper magazine?

The dynamo diva strikes many a haute pose for the publication in support of her blazing new self-titled album.

Led by ‘Body Party’ and ‘I’m Out (ft. Nicki Minaj)’, the LP opened at #2 on the Billboard 200 upon release last month. Naturally optimistic, Super Ci told the magazine of her upcoming plans:

“I feel like my journey’s just beginning. On this journey, there’s much I haven’t done. I still feel like a little kid. I still have my youthful energy and spirit. I’m super excited by my future.”

According the feature, the Grammy winner’s fans will be excited to learn that she’s gearing up to set sail  on an intimate venue tour in a bid to give her supporters an up, close, and personal experience. This will be launched off the back of her upcoming dual single release of ‘Overdose’ and ‘Where You Go (ft. Future)’.

For now, though, get familiar with the stunning new snaps below…

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That ‘Rihanna reign’ may count for all of nothing on stage, but it’s no doubt a force to be reckoned with on charts home and away.

Not sure what we mean? Well this week has seen the star – pictured alongside 17 time Grammy winner Beyonce above- welcome good news brought to her by the UK’s Official Charts.

For, today, they released their lists of the Top 40 biggest selling singles and albums of the year so far, both of which feature the ‘We Found Love‘ prominently.

Check it out below!

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