She may be linked to E! heart throb Rob Kardashian, but it was Nick Jonas who caught Rita Ora‘s attention when they ran into each other at last night’s MTV European Music Awards.

Snapped chopping it up backstage, the pair enjoyed each other’s company following Ora’s scorching performance of ‘RIP’ at the outing, which saw the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Alicia Keys arrive to both host and perform.

More from their night below…

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Michelle Williams has spent much of 2012 crafting her new album, a project she’s confirmed boasts an “R&B inspirational” sound and a project which, for many, signifies her official return to the Gospel arena. And while the Light Records set isn’t due until next year, the Destiny’s Child graduate is re-lighting her live fire, performing at the Rockford First church in her hometown of Chicago over the weekend.

Watch below as Michelle blows the roof off the venue with a ‘Gospel Medley’ comprised of songs that featured on the inspirational medley’s on her debut album ‘Heart To Yours’ and DC’s ‘Survivor’. They are Anna Bartlett Warner hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me’, Kirk Franklin‘s ‘Holy Is the Lamb’ and Richard Smallwood‘s ‘Total Praise’.

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….and the 2012 American Music Awards just got a whole more exciting!

Minutes ago, confirmation of more performers set to grace the event’s stage were announced and as ever, we’ve got you covered.

New performers below….

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With many citing him as the King of British R&B, the pressure has always been on Jermaine Riley to deliver the goods time and time again.

This week, he does just that with his new mix tape ‘Ten Eleven Twelve’ , boasting remixes of many a well known cut- including the Elijah Blake penned ‘Climax‘ originally recorded by Usher.

Unfamiliar with his work? Get right into it below…

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‘Moment 4 Life’ maestra Nicki Minaj is seizing every moment to promote her forthcoming effort  ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up”, as evidenced by her highly anticipated, 3-part E! reality show special ‘My Truth’.

Seeing its it’s second episode (part 2) debut tonight, the rapstress leaves no stone unturned – going head to head with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey.

This one is definitely one for the Barbs.  See it all above:

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Proving once again that she possesses one of the most premium voices in the industry, JoJo soared to the skies and beyond at the Nascar Sprint Cup yesterday (November 11th).

The Boston beauty took centre-stage, delivering a must-see rendition of the US national anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’.

A notoriously tricky song to sing, it immediately begs the question of “how did the 21 year old fare”? See for yourself after the jump…

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Roman is back! At least that’s what it sounds like on the freshly released snippets for the femcee’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re Up’ LP.

The Young Money maestra is joined by an All-Star cast on the hard-hitting top-up to ‘Roman Reloaded’ instalment to her Pink Friday franchise,  with the likes of Ciara and Lil Wayne featuring on ‘I’m Legit’ and ‘High School’ respectively.

Due November 19th, preview the set below…

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Alexandra Burke may be between projects, yet that hasn’t stopped the star’s infallible hustle.

The X Factor graduate blew the roof off London’s Royal Albert Hall over the weekend when she performed at the Royal Remembrance Concert in front of her majesty The Queen. Featuring performances from the likes of Rod Stewart, the event was erected to honor those who’ve fought to protect their country in war.

Watch as the 24 year old and Opera singer Russell Watson soar to lofty heights with ‘There You Will Be’ below…

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Fierce femcee Azealia Banks keeps her buzz a’buzzing with the video for ‘Atlantis’ – the latest track on her ‘Fantasea’ mixtape to be awarded the visual treatment.

The clip, which the 21 year old says is similar to a Windows 98 screen-saver, is oh so “out of the box”. It wouldn’t be Azealia if it wasn’t.

 Journey to ‘Atlantis’ with Ms. Banks below…

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 Via ‘She Is Diva’:

They’re two of our favorite Divas, but it seems James Bond star Daniel Craig has favored Rihanna over her ROC sister Beyonce.

For, when quizzed on who’d make the better ‘Bond girl‘, he revealed that he thought the ‘S&M’ singer would fare much better than her Southern rival, because according to him- she’s ‘dirtier’.

Full story here!

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Oh, to be a (successful) gospel artist in 2012 indeed perplexes performers on every side.  For, on one side, there is the ministry – the very vein of intent to be a vessel for Christ through one’s artistry.  On the other hand, there is the business.

Regardless of intent, labels want to see records sold through marketing, publicity, and performance.  That very requirement catalyzes the ongoing battle between “ka-ching” and “blessing”…

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Many a star came out to play at the 2012 MTV European Music Awards in Frankfurt, Germany tonight- launched in association with ‘Windows‘ and ‘Replay‘.

So, now the show is over, find out who picked up which awards at the high profile outing below…

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