Macy’s 2013 ‘4th of July’ Firework Spectacular was chock full of star power with the likes of Cher, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Pitbull all taking the stage.  However, it was the performance of headliner/Pop icon Mariah Carey that seemed to be the night’s most anticipated event.

Lending electric showings of her latest Miguel-assisted hit ‘Beautiful’, ‘America The Beautiful’, and ‘Hero’, the performances come as her first live act since her backing track backlash at a BET Awards outing days ago.

Does Mariah let her multioctave range shine through this time?  Or did she enlist her trusty pre-recording for a flawless redo?

Tell us below:

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It seems Nicki Minaj isn’t the only chart staple tuned in VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ every Monday night.

That’s right, for minutes after Pop Prince Chris Brown took to Twitter to name Rihanna as one of the many collaborators on his brand new album ‘X‘, the ‘Music of the Sun’ stunner made her way to Kevin Systrom‘s Instagram to launch a scathing attack on a ‘potential’ duet, quoting the show’s leading lady Joseline Hernandez.

Details below…

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Is there any stopping Brand Minaj?

The answer to that question- if you’re good at math, is no.

For, after giving the folks over many an investor many a fact and figure to smile about in the last year, Nicki Minaj‘s ability to shift products to the masses took her one step further to the top recently…when she became the first Female Rapper to cover ‘Elle Magazine’.

*Cue applause.

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Nicki Minaj & Rihanna lend a helping hand to Chris Brown this year, landing on his new album ‘X’ for two scorching new features.

Announced by the ‘Love More’  star tonight, the album’s collaborations don’t end there- packing a few more that may surprise you once you check ’em out below!

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‘I hear sirens while we make love.’

Eleven years after beating the authorities to the border, Beyonce & Jay Z (or Bonnie & Clyde) reunite for ‘Part II (On The Run)’, the sequel to the aforementioned release.

One of the many jams on Jay’s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’, the genius of this cut has us hoping Bey‘s fifth studio album will see her take on a broader range of subjects, even stepping into new characters as you’ll find she does below.

After giving it about 30 or so spins, we’d say that this is the one number you have to listen to if you playing nothing else on ‘Carta’.

Why?

Find out below…

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As it gears up to take on Ciara’s new album ‘Ciara’ next week, Jay Z‘s ‘Magna Carta’ adds fresh oil to its promo engine with the release of ‘BBC‘, the epic new song featuring a collection of Pop’s brightest stars.

Sans his strongest creation Rihanna, the cut sees Jay share the mic with Pop Queen Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and Hip Hop staples Nas, Pharrell (above) Swizz Beatz and the legend that is Timbaland.

Enjoy after the jump…

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For almost too long, now, Ashanti‘s fifth studio album ‘Braveheart’ has been “coming soon”.

Indeed, preceded by a slew of singles, the project’s release date has almost become a myth.

Still, her fans fervently await the LP which follows 2008’s criminally underrated effort ‘The Declaration’.

Ever keen to ask the questions you really want answers to, we caught up with the former INC singer at Debra Lee’s Pre-BET Awards Gala and quizzed her on what she’s up to and when (exactly) ‘Braveheart’ will live up to its billing and arrive in stores. Find out what she said above!

Are you excited about ‘Braveheart’?

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the BET Awards 2013. On the red carpet we chatted it up with some of your favourite names in entertainment, including K. Michelle.

The ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star has undoubtedly emerged as “the” breakout star from the VH1 weekly, thanks largely to her fiery persona and incredible voice.

Watch above as we talk with the delightful diva about her new album, toning down her antics, her upcoming spin-off show and much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to!

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Your thoughts?

Fergie, Anita Baker, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake.

First mention of the aforementioned names usually evoke memories of some of the past two decades’ top pop hits.  However, as our list below details, even some of music’s most prized acts have hit their fair share of sour notes.

Every year on U.S. ‘Independence Day’ the likes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce are oft-praised for their awe-inspiring renditions of the U.S. national anthem ‘The Star Spangled Banner’, while other renditions of the historical number will go down in history for some less flattering reasons.

Forgotten words, bum notes, and all around embarrassment await below.  See our top 10 list of the “best of the worst” ‘Star Spangled Banner’ performances and weigh in:

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Before she storms the Billboard Hot 100 with her new album ‘Ciara’ next week, Ciara made her way to ‘Chelsea Lately’ for a fun filled interview, to detail the new release.

While there, the ladies chopped it up on the performers scorching song ‘Super Turnt Up‘, her Future fuelled ‘Body Parties’ and a glowing career that now spans nine years!

Watch them in action below!

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He’s one hit away from global domination, but until that happens Trey Songz keeps his fans enthralled with a brand new number named ‘Sensational‘!

Released via his ever popular ‘Angel Network‘, the R&B King rocks the song with a pitch perfect voice and a chilled vibe that marks a step towards the ‘Grown & Sexy’ side of things for him.

Dance the night away below…

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Finally.

After literally a year of teasing and titillating, the original line-up of the Sugababes, now known as Mutya Keisha Siobhan, have debuted their official comeback single ‘Flatline’. Their first (together) in over a decade.

Produced by Dev Hynes (the Blood Orange star who cooked up Solange’s ‘Losing You’), the hotly anticipated cut awaits…after the jump!

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