With an announcement that comes as a shock to absolutely no one many, ‘Baby One More Time’ hitmaker Britney Spearsconfirms that ‘X Factor USA’ will not be seeing her one more time aboard its judging panel.

Indeed, after news surfaced of FOX renewing the Simon Cowell-created talent show for a 3rd season, it lost faithful judge/record executive L.A. Reid.

Now, today saw Spears confirm, after weeks of swirling rumors, her departure from the show – citing the need to focus entirely on her next album (the follow-up to 2011’s ‘Femme Fatale’)…

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Destiny’s Child are back…well somewhat.

As reported, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyonce have rejoined to record new song ‘Nuclear’ – the sole unheard song on their latest compilation effort ‘Love Songs’.

So what are you waiting for? Get all the way into the Pharrell Williams produced cut after the jump…

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“From Rita Ora to Elijah Blake, there aren’t many of today’s newbies who can say they aren’t inspired by the sweetheart that is Beyonce.

With a career spanning 13 years, her time at the top has seen her give her all to her music but hold back when it comes to matters of the personal persuasion…until now.

That’s right- in a teaser for her long awaited HBO documentary (February 16th), she opens up on her deepest and most sincere thoughts,  sharing footage and feelings even we can’t believe she shared.”

‘Bey’ inspired here!!

With the success of his ‘Bijoux 22‘ LP forcing many a Pop fiend to sit up and pay attention, 2013 will welcome the launch of Elijah Blake‘s debut album- hitting stores courtesy of Def Jam/Roc Nation.

Carving the lane for his material by way of cuts penned for part time vocalist Rihanna and R&B icon Usher, his arrival on the scene will mark the latest contribution to the genre by Def Jam, also responsible for Frank Ocean and ‘Make Me Love To Me’ singer Luke James.

Now check out ‘Vicky’s Secret‘, one of the strongest jams on ‘Bijoux’ and one we hope to hear on album #1.

Enjoy below…

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After being enlisted to executive producer the latest posthumous Aaliyah album, it seems ‘HYFR‘ Rapper Drake has moved on to creative pastures new.

Pastures, that come in the form of the brand spanking new ‘TLC’ album.

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Beyonce is coming for blood.

The above, albeit a little extreme, is the safest way to describe the force that is her latest album campaign- following the release of 2011’s ‘4‘. Now, as to boost momentum for the release, ‘Luxury‘ belle Azealia Banks has revealed that she contributed to the album, due out in a matter of months.

Her news below…

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The world may have caught Beyonce fever with the release of these snaps, but it seems Rihanna is hoping to redirect its attention back to her with her club anthem, ‘Pour It Up’.

Details below…

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She’s the Pop Princess carving lanes on the charts and runways alike. Only right then, that The New York Times joined ROC diamond Rita Ora for a shopping spree at NYC’s ‘Opening Ceremony’, for a piece named ‘Shopping With Rita Ora‘.

Opening up on her time as a sales clerk on London’s fashionable ‘Portobello Road’, her time with ‘The Times’ was shot three days before she sat down with That Grape Juice.Net to dish on her first US album and her plans to revive R&B and 90s Hip Hop.

Watch the ‘Roc The Life‘ belle in her element below…

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Having warmed fans up with buzz singles ‘Sorry’ and ‘Got Me Good’ last Fall, Ciara is currently hard at work on a super exciting project set for release this year.

And while details are pending, the dynamo performer has unwrapped additional footage from the set of ‘Got Me’.

Watch Ms. Harris in action below…

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The countdown to season 4 of The Voice is officially on!

Joining the existing cast, new coaches Usher and Shakira show that they mean business in this newly released promo snap for the NBC show, which returns in March.

As reported, the dynamic duo replace departing judges Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo Green who are taking a leave of absence from the series – which now airs twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles). Both Aguilera and Green are expected back for this year’s latter season. Although, with so little being guaranteed in this industry, it’d arguably be better to first see them back in their seats before taking their pencilled-in returns at face value. Put simply, we’ll believe it when we see it!

Your thoughts?

Bruno Mars‘ new album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ may be selling rather handsomely, but that hasn’t stopped the stage blazer from continuing along the promo trail.

Leaving the theatrics on the bench, Mars (real name Peter Gene Hernandez) took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, delivering an impressive vocal display of album cut ‘When I Was Your Man’.

Watch the 27 year old take flight after the jump…

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It doesn’t launch until the 16th, but if reports by a number of outlets are anything to go by, Nicki Minaj is ‘American Idol‘s reigning champ- despite being on the judging panel with Pop icon Mariah Carey.

Indeed, in what comes as a unanimous vote in her favor, the ‘Your Love‘ Rapper has welcomed claims that of all the judges on this year’s panel she is the one to beat. Claims, backed by the show’s producer, Nigel Lythgoe.

Details below…

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