In an era where even the most season of acts are muted when it comes to record label politics, UK trio Stooshe have gone all the way against the grain when discussing their last single.

Upon blazing onto the scene last year, the Pop-Urban outfit released two consecutive top 10 singles; however that upwards trajectory was marred when they released a Glee-like version of TLC classic ‘Waterfalls’ – which could only manage a soggy chart peak of #21 last November.

Deviating from the silence that often greets a chart flop, in an interview to promote new single ‘Slip’, the group have spoken up and out about the release, as well as label fettering of their debut album.

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Peep these pics of ‘Say You Will‘ craftsman Kanye West, on his way to dinner with girlfriend Kim Kardashian recently.

Dining at Rue Du Mont Thabor‘s ‘Ferdi‘, the Rapper enjoyed the E! star’s company hours before long time collaborator Kid Cudi revealed he had parted ways with West’s ‘GOOD Music‘ group, seven years after joining the collective.

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Imitation is the best form of flattery.

The above, a fact ‘Fancy’ singer Beyonce will no doubt be aware of today, following her British chart triumph on Sunday.

For, as if by coincidence, the hours that followed her chart win  saw long time rival Rihanna announce she was to slash the price of her new LP ‘Unapologetic‘ by half in the very same market.

Did her seemingly reactive move pay off?

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Brandy Norwood was the center of all attention at Disney California Adventure Park hours ago, snapped by fans and paparazzi alike as she hit the fun filled venue with her daughter Sy’rai.

Caught enjoying the day together, the mother-daughter duo arrived days after Brandy returned from the Japanese promo leg of her new album, ‘Two Eleven’ and as she continues to grace screens across the US via BET’s ratings winner ‘The Game‘.

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‘Game’ fans rejoice!  For, after a favorable opening of its highly anticipated season 6, BET announced decision to order even more episodes of the hit show!

Indeed, Tasha, Malik, Chardonnay, Jason, and newcomers will be coming back to you for a season 7!  This announcement along with news the channel is bringing a number of original programming options for viewers – including ‘Let’s Stay Together’ and a resurrection of ‘Comicview’.

While fans should expect season 7 of ‘The Game’ early 2014, ‘Comicview’ is set to make its grand re-entrance late 2013.

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Have you been sleeping on model-with-a-mic Cassie?  Well, her ‘RockaByeBaby’ mixtape looks to change that.

Due April 11, the forthcoming digital mixtape features a “who’s who” of rap including Fabolous, Meek Millz, Too Short, Wiz Khalifa, and more.  As if the aforementioned are not enough to distract prospective listeners from her nonexistent vocals, the ‘Me & U’ maestra calls upon the Biggest Bawse Rick Ross for the set’s official first offering ‘Numb‘.

Its visual, which hit the net earlier today, has been earning some interesting reviews from viewers.  What’s yours?  Tell us below:

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Check out these pics of Urban Pop Queen Beyonce, storming the cover of British Vogue.

Rocking blue for the mag’s April edition, the ‘H&M’  model speaks openly on feminism with the mag- opening up on her feelings towards inequality in the world and aptly billing herself a ‘modern day feminist’.

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Nicki Minaj is well and truly about that ‘One Woman Army’ life.

After enlisting Ciara’s voice for her 2012 release ‘The Re-Up’, the ‘Here I Am’ Rapper has now returned the favor by contributing to multiple songs on the singer’s ‘One Woman Army’ LP, dishing on the cuts with MTV.

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She is one of R&B’s premier divas, while he is one of the genre’s most promising prospects. As such, it was fitting that Fantasia and Luke James teamed up to rock the house at the 2013 Trumpet Awards.

The Soul-filled pair paid homage to Motown greats Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell with stellar medley of ‘You’re All I Need To Get By’, ‘Heard It Through The Grapevine’, and ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’.

Watch their rousing showing below…

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Wow.

Cast your eyes on these scorching shots of Albanian bombshell Rita Ora showcasing the best of her goodies  (excuse us) taking in the Sun with friends while staying in Nevada, Las Vegas.

Snapped a day after she performed at the ‘TAO‘ hot spot, the ‘Fast & Furious 6′ star was spotted hours before watching her latest single ‘Radioactive’ enjoy a UK sales surge  and as work on her US debut continues- no doubt under the pupilage of bosses at Roc Nation and Columbia Records hoping to replicate the success of her UK launch.

More snaps from the stunner below!

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Chris Brown continued his promotional push for new single ‘Fine China’ today, stopping by Power 105.1’s ‘Breakfast Club’.

As with most interviews on the hit show, the 23-year-old’s sit-down with Charlamagne and co is a must-see.

Leaving no stone unturned, the hilarious hosts quizzed Brown on his relationship with Rihanna, new music, Justin Bieber‘s “melt down”, Jay-Z, Drake, Frank Ocean, and much more.

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