‘Love & War’ wailer Tamar Braxton is prepping her new album for battle of Billboard’s top spot this spring.  And, while the set’s lead single saw it comfortably perched atop Itunes tallies barely a day after its release, the youngest of the Braxton clan is looking to ensure the single’s successors see the same treatment.

Taking to Jacksonville’s V101.5 radio station this week to lend fans a first listen at some of the album’s other offerings, the songstress unveiled two new tunes – one of which is set to be ‘War’s’ follow-up.

Get your first taste of ‘Hot Sugar’, ‘The One’,  and see Miss Tamar take on another glowing live performance of her ‘Love & War’:

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Well, here’s an announcement sure to leave a trail of broken hearts.  British heartthrob Idris Elba has been wooing ladies left and right since his stint on HBO’s ‘The Wire’.  Since then, Elba has made quite the name for himself – earning mention amongst Hollywood’s most sought after leading men.

But, if his recent announcement is anything to go by, fans should wait awhile before they see him affront another movie poster.   For, despite recent headlines that he is set to make his directorial debut with new TV drama ‘Pavement Psychologist’, the actor tells a British newspaper that he’s taking a hiatus from the big screen.

Idris Elba Via MSN:

“This year I’m not going to work as an actor so I can concentrate on music,” he told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper. “I do it from the heart, not for the money.”

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The announcement comes shortly after news that Elba, who DJs under the name Driis, has a seven week residency at a London nightclub.

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MTV caught up with ‘Moment For Life’ maestra Nicki Minaj this week to quiz the hip popstress on the latest developments of her new album due this year.

Indeed, the Grammy nominated femcee sent fans into a frenzy when she unveiled plans on dropping the follow-up to her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday:  Roman Reloaded’ this year, but now it appears the hitmaker is singing a slightly different tune.

Telling reporters that she still has singles to pull from ‘The ReUp’, find out what tune Miss Minaj will soon be pushing to radio ahead of work on her next official LP below…

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‘Make It Happen’ hitmaker Mariah Carey was found making her promo rounds this morning to discuss her family life, give dibs on new music, and discuss ‘Almost Home’ – her single from Disney’s ‘Oz:  Great & Powerful’ soundtrack.

As fans await news on its David LaChapelle-directed visual, Carey took time from the ‘American Idol’ bench to chop it up with ‘Live! With Kelly & Michael’ and, as ever, the singer left a string of memorable quotes in her wake.

See what she had to say below:

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For many Michelle Williams is known as the bubbly, easygoing member of the fierce diva syndicate Destiny’s Child.  However, as Williams recently revealed, she dealt with years of depression – a circumstance even some close to her were unaware of.

Taking the step to unveil her battle with and eventual victory over the issue, the ‘Heard A Word’ hitmaker took to CNN to share a word about her bout with depression and talk about her new foundation.

Also quizzed on her critically acclaimed showing on ‘Fela’ the musical, tuck in below to see Williams chat about this, Destiny’s Child reuniting, and more from earlier today:

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After releasing artwork for the single here, tonight saw a snippet from Ciara‘s forthcoming jam ‘Body Party’ surface online, and as ever we’ve got you covered.

Sexy, sultry and sure to set many a pulse racing, tuck into the teaser below…

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Let the ‘One Woman Army’ begin!

That’s right, after the welcome arrival of her R&B number ‘Sorry‘ and its boy crazy younger sister ‘Got Me Good’, Pop Princess Ciara serves a sizzling cover for her new single ‘Body Party‘.

While there’s still no word as to when we’ll get to hear the single, one thing is for sure. That being…if it’s half as hot as its cover, it won’t be long before the entire world falls head over heels with Brand Ciara and all the folks over at EPIC have to offer!

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Nelly eyes the Billboard Hot 100 with his radio friendly number ‘Hey Porsche’ today, releasing its Sun kissed video online for the world to see and no doubt enjoy.

Pieced together by acclaimed director Ethan Lader, the video sees the seasoned MC ‘get his act on’, playing a mechanic in love with a girl from the other side of the tracks.

Fall in love with his whip below!

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Christina Aguilera showed love to the folks over at Floyd Mayweather‘s gym hours ago, when she arrived and pose for a snap with one of its regulars.

Pictured alongside a Ms.Sunray , the ‘Glam‘ icon was all smiles as she met with those training in the Vegas facility, all undoubtedly pleased to meet the Grammy winning vocalist.

Her sighting precedes the release of her Claude Kelly assisted LP ‘Lotus’ which boasts the budding hits ‘Just A Fool‘, ‘Blank Page’ and our personal favorite, ‘Let There Be Love‘.

More from the philanthropist below!

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She’s fun, fierce, fearless and talented and yesterday saw Rita Ora flaunt all those traits when she performed live on Australia‘s ‘Sunrise‘.

Solidifying the fact that her live vocals are always more impressive than those worked in the studio, the Pop ambassador hit the show’s stage for an upbeat performance of the Sia penned smash, ‘Radioactive’.

Breathing new life into its lyrics and production with her infectious energy, her set on the morning show comes as she continues work on her debut US album, set to take off later on in the year.

Peep the star at her best below…

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Get into these snaps of ‘La Tortura’ singer Shakira in Spain hours ago, stepping out to show her support for the opening of a new gallery in Barcelona.

Sans her new baby and boyfriend, the Roc Nation artist hit the event with director  Jaume de Laiguana as she reportedly continues work on her first album under the industry power house, also home to Solange Knowles, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Kylie Minogue and ‘Looking For Perfect’ singer Elijah Blake.

More from the ‘Beautiful Liar’ below…

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With a matter of months to go before the arrival of her new album, last month saw ‘And I’ beauty Ciara hit Europe for a series of appearances to boost momentum for the release.

One of these, saw her arrive in Amsterdam and perform her Trap infused dance jam, ‘Wake Up‘ for fans. Sans choreography but armed with the fire we hope to see in the promo campaign for the album, the performance made for fun viewing.

This, even though we hoped more effort was placed in pushing her broader material (see ‘Overdose’ & ‘Sorry’).

Watch the Pop Princess in action below…

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