This week brought with the release of A$AP Rocky’s major label debut ‘Long.Live.A$AP’

Hailed by fans and critics alike; if the album’s #1 placing on US iTunes is anything to go by, it’s a sure-fire contender for the top  spot on the Billboard 200 next week.

So as to give the set an added push, the 24 year old stopped by ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ last night to perform a two-song medley.

Watch A$AP rock out to ‘Long Live A$AP’ and ‘Wild for the Night’ below…

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Alexandra Burke has been particularly quiet of late. However, we have it on good word that the Pop powerhouse is brewing something super special.

Pending its unveiling, the 24 year old recorded a version 1973 Bond theme ‘Live And Let Die’ – at the personal request of Simon Cowell. The X Factor alum’s version was played during the judges entrance on the US incarnation of the show last month.

And while in no way set to feature on her upcoming new album, it’s always great hearing new Ms. Burke material.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Want to see ‘Stay’ singer Rihanna stay true to her strongest talents?  Check out the behind the scenes video of her most recent photoshoot with Complex magazine.

The scantily clad beauty shows off her assets afront 7 different covers of the magazine, much to fan delight.  Now, we’ve already shown you the full spread of the racy shoot, now tuck in below to see Ri’s other full spread:

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Thinking of putting out a new album this year, but your name isn’t Beyonce? Don’t.

The above, believe it or not, seems to be the gospel according to Pop Princess Rita Ora, when she reportedly dished on Pepsi-Bey‘s new LP with Capital FM this week,  days before fans hope to catch its hotly anticipated lead single.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj may be doing the promotional rounds for American Idol, but the Young Money maven hasn’t forgotten new release ‘The Re-Up’ – which, too, is need of plugging.

As reported earlier, the femcee sat down for an interview with Ellen today, where she also performed ‘Freedom’ – the latest offering from the re-tooled version of her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’.

Watch Nicki sing her pink heart out after the jump…

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Dawn Richard‘s hustle is finally paying off!

Yes, while a number of her ‘Danity Kane’ sisters have chosen to take a more ‘relaxed’ route to success, the last two years have seen Richard generate a loyal group of followers, by way of a steady flow of progressive R&B and music videos a few of her contemporaries could learn from.

Now, find out why she’s on course to becoming 2013’s leading R&B it girl, below…

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British starlets The Saturdays are gearing up for the launch of their E! reality series ‘Chasing The Saturdays’ – which premieres this Sunday. And so as to warm up the American audience to their sassy brand of Brit-Pop, the ladies performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno yesterday.

How did they fare on the episode, which also saw Nicki Minaj guest? Watch their performance of US debut ‘What About Us’ below to find out!

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March 18th- fortunately for us- marks the birth of Fantasia‘s brand new album, led by her moving new single ‘Lose To Win‘.

Now available to download on iTunes, the jam received a set of new legs this morning when footage of the singer performing the song acapella surfaced online, with stunning results.

Catch the vocal wonder in all her glory below…

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Whether Mariah Carey loyalists would like to admit or not, it’s easy to see just which of this year’s ‘American Idol‘ judges FOX believe will bring in ‘the numbers’ this season…and it isn’t her.

Indeed, perhaps in realizing the full reach and potential of her brand’s stock, the network have enlisted Nicki Minaj to do most- if not all- of the show’s promo this week, kicking off with a stint on ‘Leno‘ last night and ‘Ellen’ this morning.

Now watch as the ‘Masquerade‘ MC opens up like never before with the latter, dishing on the show’s long hours and more interestingly- tease reports of a rumored new boyfriend.

Fun times below…

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American Idol blazes back onto TV screens tomorrow. Hence, so as to whip up heightened buzz, judge Nicki Minaj stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno to plug what promises to be a must-see season.

The Young Money maestra dished on her her past acting jobs, the Idol process, and of course fellow judge Mariah Carey – who she had a much-publicised spat with last Winter. Interestingly, the femcee is now playing down the drama, putting their differences down to their passionate nature.

Peep Ms. Minaj in action below…

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Today’s the day! Dawn Richard‘s long-awaited debut album ‘GoldenHeart’ has arrived in stores. And so as to celebrate her monumental moment, the former Danity Kane diva has unwrapped the short film for single ’86’.

Teased in earnest over the last month, the edgy visual is now available for your viewing pleasure. Check it out below…

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Late 2012 may have seen R&B chanteuse Melanie Fiona rocking stages coast to coast alongside Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo aboard their hotly-selling tour, but the songstress is still about that ‘MF Life’ as evidenced by the long-awaited visual for the album’s latest single.

Indeed, after winning critical acclaim for her commercial set, the songstress is kicking off 2013 with a video for the Grammy nominated ‘Wrong Side Of A Love Song’ – a fan favorite from the album.

Enlisting the help of screen heartthrob Omari Hardwick (‘Sparkle’, ‘For Colored Girls’), our friends at Singersroom caught up with the beauty on set of the video.  See all the action below:

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