With vocals that still leave much to be desired and a non existant performance style, very few could have predicted the success that would be amassed by Pop singer Rihanna when she debuted in the May of 2005.

However, by way of a proactive management style, an ear for spotting potential hits and an ever growing radio pull, the once shy and reserved Island Princess has gone onto become of the most renown entertainers of her era.

So popular, she now boasts of besting and sharing records set by acts seasoned enough to have inspired the acts she herself cites as influencers.

Now, with her latest cut ‘Pour It Up’ edging nearer to Platinum status and her ballad ‘Stay’ continuing to dominate the Top 5’s the world over, TGJ asks…

Is Rihanna Pop’s Leading Lady?

…and if not, who is?

Weigh in below!

Brit MC Wretch 32 teams up with rising ‘Take Our Time’ sensation Shakka, storming the web with their brand new video for the single ‘Blackout’.

Easily one of our favorite singles to come from the Rapper, it no doubts solidifies his status as one of the British Rappers to enjoy mainstream notoriety by way of a cohesive discography.

Is the video as promising as his forthcoming project?

You decide below!

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For much of March, the name Ariana Grande has been a hot topic on the lips of many.

The 19-year-old Nickolodeon star is making a transition to the major music leagues and seems to be on the right path given the response to debut single ‘The Way (ft. Mac Miller)’.

An infectious slice of Pop-R&B, the track -which has rocketed to #2 on iTunes – has many drawing (vocal) comparisons with an early Mariah Carey. And with the song’s accompanying video being unwrapped just moments ago, we see more folk relaying similar sentiments.

Check out the video and judge for yourself after the jump…

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Watch her ‘Work’!

Fiery femcee Iggy Azalea looks all sorts of lush in the latest issue of Rankin’s Hunger magazine. The international star, who is Australian-bred, US-based, and UK-signed, serves up diva aplenty on the front of the biannual magazine.

As reported, she shares this issue’s cover-star honor with recent tour mate Rita Ora.

Peep our interview with Iggy after the jump…

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As far as Pop’s boys are concerned, the UK Airplay chart is shaping up to be all flavours of fruitful this week with the Top 5 dominated by the genre’s leading ‘divos’, and the Top 20 welcoming one of the UK’s fastest rising chart staple.

Want all the details?

Meet us after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Rita Ora! The Roc Nation star shines bright in the latest issue of Hunger magazine.

Ora rocks a number of edgy ensembles in the shoot, which was lensed by famed photographer Rankin.

The high-profile feature sees the 22-year-old continue to keep her face in the mix following the climax of her sell-out UK tour. As reported, the label priori is diligently working on her sophomore album, which she confirms will also serve as her American debut.

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R&B diva Brandy is still hot on the promo trail for the 6th season of ‘The Game’ (which made its premiere last night) and Tyler Perry‘s forthcoming flick ‘Temptation’ of which she also stars.

Taking to VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz’ the ‘Put It Down’ diva went down a list of topics, including one that proposed she join the cast of ABC‘s top rated talk show ‘The View’.

Click PLAY above to find out Bran’s thoughts on that and more…

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R&B bad boy Chris Brown sent fans into a frenzy earlier this week when he announced he was hard at work on a new album entitled ‘X‘.

Featuring an all-star team of producers (including Danja, Pharrell, Diplo, and more), fans were eager to know who else the Grammy winner was keen to collab with – namely girlfriend Rihanna.

Said to be narrowing song choices down from 50 to 14, find out what Chris says about if ‘Nobody’s Business’ co-star Rihanna would be lending her chart-topping neigh to the mix and more:

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Let’s keep it real.

When it comes to building and sustaining a loyal fan base, very few have done it half as well as Madonna.

Now, in reaping the rewards that come with being an iconic, organic inspirational entertainer, she has now reportedly reached billionaire status, after profit from her latest tour sent her total earnings over the 1 billion dollar mark.

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With empires that reach far beyond the rhymes that took them to the top, there’s no doubt that Hip Hop’s wealthiest staples stand as examples of how success can be reached and attained if managed neatly.

So, in celebrating these role models, Forbes have released their Top 5 list of the culture’s wealthiest contributors- tallied by counting disclosed capital earned by each of them in the last year.

As the headline revealed, Diddy came out on top. However, you may be surprised to find out who else did (and didn’t) make this year’s cut, when you click below!

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Beyonce may be gearing up to set sail on her ‘Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’, but that hasn’t stopped the singer’s promotional machine from working overtime.

The superstar continues her major magazine movement with a turn on the cover of British Vogue. A newly surfaced snap shows the mother of one baring her super-toned midriff on the May 2013 cover of the iconic publication — marking her first time on its coveted cover. Last month saw the 32-year-old cover American Vogue.

Still no official new single and yet King B keeps ’em talking. Diva.

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…and the Rita Ora success story continues.

After winning the hearts and ears of music lovers in the UK, Asia and Australia, Rita Ora continues on in her bid to exceed all expectations today…confirmed as one of the performer’s at this year’s Glastonbury Festival!

Exciting details below!

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