Is the 5th time the charm?  14 time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is probably hoping so with ‘Tears Always Win’ –  the official fifth single lifted from her fifth LP ‘Girl On Fire’.

Taking time from her hotly selling ‘Set the World On Fire’ tour, Keys unveils a Vegas themed visual to accompany the ballad.  But, while the Bruno Mars co-penned tune has long been a critic and fan favorite, its seen a very slow start on charts – making its first impact this month.

Now that it has a Robert Hales-directed video in tow, will that be enough to help the number win on the Hot 100? You tell us below:

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With Ciara‘s ‘Body Party’ still blazing Urban radio, it figures that the singer is keen to keep the music playing.

The stage blazer, who is set to rock London’s indig02 tomorrow, has called on R&B crooner Ne-Yo for a titillating new remix of the Mike Will produced number.

What are you waiting for? The Party continues after the jump…

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‘I want Urban. I just want something that feels Black’.

In case you were wondering, the line above was spewed by former Disney belle/current Ratchet Pop purveyor Miley Cyrus– revealed this week by the writers behind her new single ‘Planet IV‘.

Want to know why this comment has so many up in arms?

We’ve got the full story below…

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The time is nigh!

Mutya Keisha Siobhan, the original line-up of the Sugababes, are finally ready to unleash their eagerly awaited new single ‘Flatline’.

Due imminently, the Dev Hynes produced cut was teased moments ago with a generously long snippet. What are you waiting for, then? Get a taste of MKS after the jump!

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Released in 1990, Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ became one of the icon’s most renown Pop efforts in the years that followed, but inevitably found itself dwarfed by the ballads that she’s undoubtedly more celebrated for.

Now, in introducing the LA Reid & Baby Face produced jam to her audience, Brandy has made it a staple in her shows following the release of 2012’s ‘Two Eleven’.

As all would agree, to say she does it justice would be an understatement.

So, in the event you haven’t seen her perform it live, check her out in action during her recent gig in Nashville, Tennessee, below!

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Kanye West heats up the campaign for ‘Yeezus‘ today, releasing footage from one of the album’s recording sessions.

In this case, the laying down of the Rick Rubin led ‘I Am a God’- one of the many jams set to see consumers flock to pick up the album come June 18th.

Peep a candid Kanye in action below…

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In recent years, Kelly Rowland has blossomed into one of R&B’s leading ladies. It’s a title the singer embodies well in this stunning new snap in support of her fourth studio album ‘Talk A Good Game’.

Due next Tuesday (June 18th), the hotly anticipated set features singles ‘Kisses Down Low’ and ‘Dirty Laundry’, as well as growing fan-favourite ‘Gone (ft. Wiz Khalifa)’.

Peep her recent performance of the Harmony produced number on Jimmy Fallon after the jump…

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All too often, the phrase “comeback” is thrown around like clothes in a tumble dryer. However, for Fantasia, new album ‘Side Effects of You’ not only embodies the term, it expands on it. For, beyond its solid opening week numbers and current hit ‘Without Me’, the entire campaign has represented a very visible turn around in the star’s life. 

Keen to share her story, the 28-year-old stopped by The Today Show this morning, where she waxed honest about overcoming, touring with Andrea Bocelli, returning to Broadway (!), and more.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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Let’s be honest.

By way of the supposed delay of her fifth studio album, there’s been some effort by some misinformed parties to paint Beyonce as an act way past her prime…no longer the commercial force she ‘used to be’.

Unfortunately, much like a open handed slap to an unsuspecting face, new facts and figures pulled from her sold out ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ are to set to shock these naysayers today…in ways they could have never imagine.

Details below!

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…and Robin Thicke‘s winning streak continues!

After watching the cut soar to #1 in the UK this past Sunday, Robin has seen his brand new single ‘Blurred Lines’ enjoy the same fate in the far more competitive market, the US.

Good news below!

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This Summer sees Ciara heat up the charts with her hotly anticipated new album.

The self-titled set, which is preceded by blazing singles ‘Body Party’ and ‘I’m Out (ft. Nicki Minaj)’, is being hailed as the Grammy winner’s most personal project yet.

It’s fitting, then, that the singer is celebrating the LP’s approaching arrival with her fans – who she affectionately calls her CSquad.

TODAY (June 13^th 2013) at 8.30PM GMT {3.30PM ET / 12.30PM PT}, she will host an EXCLUSIVE Google Hangout in partnership with That Grape Juice (www.ThatGrapeJuice.net).

The session will be streamed LIVE at….

www.ThatGrapeJuice.net/Ciara

UPDATE: Winners have been picked! Be sure to tune in at:

8.30PM {GMT}

3.30PM {ET}

 12.30PM {PT}

Peep Pop siren Shakira heating up Elle magazine’s July 2013 cover.

The Voice coach and new mother looks all sorts of stunning in her accompanying shoot which is being rolled out ahead of her return to the charts. A recent Roc Nation signee, reliable word tells us the singer’s new material is nigh.

For now, though, check out more snaps below…

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