Kanye West is clearly looking to make a statement with new album ‘Yeezus’. Indeed, beyond the project’s controversial name and lack of lead single, it now appears its cover is the latest component of the project used to drive home its “left-field” approach ahead of its June 18th release.

Unveiled moments ago on the rapper’s official website, the LP’s artwork was ushered in with the following statement:

“No cover, booklet, just a sticker on the reverse of the package with the track list”

Innovative or indulgent? Let us know below…

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Peep this low quality snap of ‘Epic’ actress Beyonce performing her new single ‘Standing On The Sun’ for the very first time tonight.

Delivering the sun kissed song to fans in Antwerp, fans will be pleased to learn that a HQ version of the performance is set to hit That Grape Juice in the coming hours, one day before the star arrives in the UK to headline ‘Chime For Change’s star studded gig at Twickenham Stadium!

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Peep these pics of Pop royals Beyonce & Jay Z, enjoying each other’s company during B’s recent trip to Germany’s Berlin.

Shared on her official website, the snaps arrived one day before the Pop icon takes to London’s Twickenham stadium to headline ‘The Sound Of Change‘ event, which will see her join Rita Ora, Iggy Azalaea, John Legend and Jennifer Lopez to perform in aid of ‘Chime For Change’.

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John Legend is set to take over Google+ live from London today. And while we could only give away two pairs of tickets to attend the exclusive Q&A, we’re giving YOU the chance to submit questions for the Grammy winner to answer live during the broadcast.

Set to air at 12pm EST / 5pm UK (click here to watch), the session will see Legend chat about his new album ‘Love In The Future’ and offer advice to aspiring musicians.

Use the box below to send your questions in – both before and during the broadcast. Remember, only relevant and respectful entires will be considered.

Click here to watch

John Legend’s Google Hangout!

(Start time: 12pm EST / 5pm UK)

Kelly Rowland paid tribute to her days in Destiny’s Child recently, when she performed their Urban smash ‘Solider’ during the ‘Filmore’ leg of the ‘Lights Out’ Tour.

Marking one of the many songs the Grammy winner performed on The Dream assisted tour, it’s safe to say her performance of the cut was all that and more.

Want to check it out for yourself?

Fan footage below!

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If you’re one of the many fans who caught tickets to Beyonce‘s sold out ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘, you would know that her set sees her tribute Pop icon Whitney Houston with a performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ towards the end of the show.

Followed by a moving rendition of her number ‘Halo’, her tribute to the entertainer moved many a heart in Warsaw recently when she arrived at Berlin’s 02 World to perform in the city.

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J.Cole salutes John Legend in ‘N*ggaz Know‘, one of the many songs pulled from his June 18th release ‘Born Sinner‘.

Featuring the MC telling his story of his journey to the top, the mid tempo release also sees him take on a Rap/Sung vocal style that shouldn’t work, but ends up being one of the highlights of the song.

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As the last few years have proved, the UK has served no shortage of soulful singer/songwriter starlets- Amy Winehouse, Emeli Sande and Adele being three of their most renown exports.

This year, Louise Golbey kicks off her bid to join the above in scoring international acclaim, releasing the Jazz flavoured jam ‘Up To Me’, produced by De La Soul creative Drew Horley.

Peep the official video for the single below!

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Pregnant diva Tamar Braxton made a special delivery this morning — the video for her latest single ‘The One’.

The cut, which samples Notorious B.I.G’s version of MTume’s ‘Juicy’, is the second to be lifted from the singer and reality star’s upcoming album, ‘Love & War’ (due this Fall).

Check out its Summer soaked visual after the jump.  Gil Green directs.

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Photo Courtesy:  BET

While her fellow R&B Divas ready a promo run for the July 10th debut of their spinoff reality venture, ‘Superwoman’ singer Lil Mo is hoping to cash in early with an independent endeavor of her own – selling T-shirts.

Indeed, the jazzy diva – unable to catch the dust paid to her by Grammy nominated, multiplatinum songstress Keyshia Cole – Mo has taken her catch phrase ‘Who’s Ya Publicist? Who’s Tweetin’ For Ya?’ to t-shirts, having the quote emblazoned on fabric for sale.  Accompanied by the tweet:

“They’re here!! Place ya orders now!! s, m, l and xl Hit my gmail for prices!! V-necks available in small and medium. Limited quantities. Order ASAP!! makemeovamo@gmail.com.”

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Another one bites the dust.

Following on from arch rival Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj has confirmed that she too is leaving American Idol.

Details after the jump…

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September 13th marks the spot for Robert Rodriguez‘ ‘Machete Kills’, the Open Road backed follow up to 2010’s ‘Machete‘.

Now, months before the flick hits movie goers across the globe, fans of ‘Disco Heaven’ belle Lady GaGa will be pleased to learn that its trailer was unveiled to the world today…featuring the star as La Chameleon.

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