One are legends in Pop, while the other is one of the genre’s most promising prospects. Hence, it made for an intriguing watch to see the Spice Girls and Rita Ora on the same couch on Channel 4’s Alan Carr: Chatty Man this week.

Watch below as the ladies reflect on careers, performances, and projects with the ever-humorous Carr below…

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The Soul Train Awards 2012 took place earlier this month in Las Vegas, and so as to whet appetites ahead of the show’s November 25th air-date, Centric have released teaser clips from some of the night’s big performances.

Fantasia “churched it and worked it” with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Don’t Play That Song’, while Elle Varner gave the a audience a ‘Refill’. Also on the bill were Stevie Wonder, 2 Chainz, and Keyshia Cole.

Peep preview below…

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With just hours remaining until the American Music Awards 2012 kick off, anticipation is at fever-pitch for the night’s performances.

And with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Usher, and Nicki Minaj taking to the stage, many have keen to know what each act will be performing on one of music’s biggest calendar nights.

Well, wonder no more. The full list awaits below…

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After storming the UK with her new single ‘Shine Ya Light‘ last week, Pop Princess Rita Ora took the number to Alan Carr‘s ‘Chatty Man’, where she performed it live for his audience, and her idols ‘The Spice Girls‘.

How did she fare?

Watch her in action below…

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland was among the many major names who graced the stage at WGCI’s Big Jam 2012 at Chicago’s Allstate Arena this weekend.

And while Ms. Kelly continues to ready her television run for new single ‘Ice’, she treated fans in attendance to a brief rendition of the Lil Wayne assisted cut.

Peep the Destiny’s Child graduate at work below…

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 Diva Spotting: Rihanna And Diddy Pose It Up In Paris

Via ‘She Is Diva’:

“Fancy meeting you here.”

Rihanna found herself in good company yesterday, when she bumped into ‘Last Train To Paris’ Rapper Diddy in the city where she performed the latest date on her ’777 Tour’.

Wrapped up warm and ready for the paparazzi, the stylish pair posed at Arrivals hours before the Caribbean beauty arrived at La Trianon to wow fans with her sold out show.

Cute pics below…

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With her new album ‘Lotus’ out in stores now, Christina Aguilera caught up with the folks over at ‘Dateline‘ for an undeniably thought provoking interview.

Though initially appearing to be a piece on the new album and her role on the hit show ‘The Voice’, the episode soon takes a serious turn when the singer opens up on her difficult childhood which saw her mother suffer at the hands of an abusive father, and her turbulent journey as one of Pop’s most polarizing celebrities.

Watch the inspiring interview below…

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Two days before the release of her new album ‘Unapologetic’, Rihanna arrived in Paris to perform the latest date on her ‘777 Tour’.

End her set in the city a matter of minutes ago, fans of the singer will be pleased to know that her performance of ‘We Found Love’ is now available to view online, and as ever- we’ve got you first.

Performance via Fabien Furst, below…

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The X Factor 2012 aired its seventh Live Show this evening. This portion of the talent search sees the contestants’ ability showcased before a live audience – with an act being sent home each week.

Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, original panelist Louis Walsh, and newcomer Nicole Scherzinger.

{An international phenomenon, local versions of the show show now air in the US, Italy, France and beyond. The brain-child of Simon Cowell, The X Factor is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, Cher Lloyd and JLS.}.
Peep the best of this week’s Live Shows…

When you’re one of Pop’s most lucrative entertainers, the pressure to live up to expectations can at times be an impossible mission to accomplish.

So with a new release out on Monday, a judging slot on ‘American Idol’  and the Grammy Awards all on the way, ‘the pressure’ is one Rap Queen Nicki Minaj is now all too familiar with.

Now watch as she speaks to E! on her personal life, staying disciplined and the challenges her stint on ‘Idol’ has brought in the last weeks.

Watch below…

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Christina Aguilera is wasting no time with the release of the second single from her ‘Lotus’ LP.

As reported yesterday, the Blake Shelton assisted ‘Just A Fool’ has been confirmed as the follow-up to ‘Your Body’ (which peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100).

Now, less than 24 hours later, the track has has been awarded an official “impact date” for radio. Find out when you can the Claude Kelly penned cut will be hitting airwaves below…

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Undoubtedly the most relatable voice in the ‘male music’ arena, ‘Practice’ star Drake has become just as renown for his work outside the studio as he in for the work he creates inside of it.

One of his genre’s more positive ambassadors, this month has seen his record breaking sales, charitable work and creative influence celebrated by ‘Toronto Life‘s December edition, which lists their ‘50 Most Influential People In The City‘.

Their write up on the Rapper below…

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