The untimely passing of Whitney Houston in February has opened the floodgates to a sea of vocal tributes – some better than others.

Yet, with singer Heather Headley gaining ample praise here in London for her role in the West End adaptation of ‘The Bodyguard’, it was all but inevitable that her performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance was be a show-stopper and oh did the Trinidadian-American deliver.

Watch below as Headley soars to lofty heights with Houston’s signature hit below…

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For any who didn’t take her brand as seriously as they should have, Nicki Minaj‘s rise to the Pop heavens has been…a pill many a detractor has found to swallow.

Now, for the first time since her 2010 interview with Hot 97’s Angie Martinez, the Grammy nominated Rapper has spoken openly on attacks aimed at her by many a public figure, and why- despite their criticisms of her- she still ‘loves them’.

Watch below…

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Brit-Pop belle’s Girls Aloud are back and in full promo mode for their new greatest hits collection ‘Ten’.

Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Cole were bestowed the honor of performing for the Queen of England at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance, serving up a rousing rendition of their 2009 smash ‘The Promise’.

 Watch the ladies light up London’s Royal Albert Hall below…

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Hurricane Beyonce is is gearing up for a media sweep-through like never before.

As earlier reported, the Pop megastar has been tapped as as the headlining act for the 2013 Super Bowl Half-Time Show; and so as to ensure her name remains a fixture in the days following, the 31 year old has signed on for a HBO docu-film.

Set to air on February 16th, the unmissable spectacle will provide a never-before-seen look into the life of music’s First Lady – from rigorous preparation for stage shows, to motherhood, to managing her own career, and much more. Beyonce is set to bare all.

Can’t wait until February? Get all the way in to this titilating new teaser!

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As the man behind Usher‘s ‘Climax‘, Keyshia Cole‘s ‘Enough Of No Love’ and many a cut on Ciara‘s ‘One Woman Army‘, Elijah Blake is fast becoming Pop’s most sought after contributor.

However, while his skills have already seen him win an ‘industry concentrated’ respect , it’s his work on Rihanna’s ‘Unapologetic’ that has many a Pop fan foaming at the mouth, with some now hailing him as the male equivalent to Ester Dean.

Now, in an interview with That Grape Juice.Net, he has opened up on his friendship with the Def Jam belle and the inspiration behind his work for her.

Excerpt from our interview below…

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British chart-topper Rita Ora looks all flavours of fierce on the cover of ‘Glamour’ magazine’s January 2013 issue.

The high-profile feature is the latest in a long-line of promotional stops for the 22 year old who has been on a relentless campaign in support of her debut album ‘ORA’ all year.

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Satisfying today’s sad, yet real reality that successful acts must “look the part”, Ora is particularly refreshing in that she actually boasts a distinctive and powerful Pop voice. A fact which trounces the so-so nature of some of her material; and a fact which, ultimately, makes the prospect of what she can become especially exciting. After all, it’s infinitely better to have the talent first and let the rest fall into place later, rather than to still be developing actual talent six or seven albums in.

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Easily one of 2012’s biggest breakout stars, Rita Ora has achieved in twelve months what some of her contemporaries have been striving for for years.

Indeed, with three (consecutive) UK 1#’s, a chart-topping album in ‘ORA’, and a fourth single that also touched the top 10, the Londoner’s popularity on home soil is undeniable.

Only natural, then, is for the 22 year old to reward her most responsive market with a nationwide trek. Christened the ‘Radioactive Tour’, the jaunt commences next year ahead of Ora’s full-on US launch.

Dates and ticket details await below…

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With the December 11th release of Bruno Mars‘ sophomore set ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ fast approaching, the Soul-filled crooner has unwrapped another track from the album.

Christened ‘When I Was Your Man’, the piano-led cut finds Mars in familiar territory – lamenting on a love-lost.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Since blazing onto the scene six years ago, Leona Lewis has become just as synomous with “talented” as she has “quiet”. Yet, the X Factor graduate turns the volume all the way up in this stunning new shoot for YOU magazine.

The feature forms the latest promo stop for the singer in the push for her third LP ‘Glassheart’, which debuted at #4 on the Official UK Album Chart in October. ‘Lovebird’, the second single to be lifted from the set, is released today.

Entirely aware of her “nice” reputation, the 27 year old addresses it her interview with the publication.

Peep an except and another stunning snap after the jump…

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JLS continued the promotional push for new album ‘Evolution’ last night, taking centre-stage on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The X Factor alums are gearing up for the release of their new double A-side single ‘Give Me Life’ and ‘Hold Me Down’ – the latter of which they performed on yesterday’s show.

Watch Aston and co in action below…

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‘BraveHeart’ hitmaker Ashanti is braving the acting front as news has surfaced the songstress is set to join Lifetime Network‘s hit series ‘Army Wives’ as a regular cast member.

Set to play a mom of 3, the songstress – whose previous acting credits include ‘Coach Carter’ and ‘John Tucker Must Die’ – will see her debut aboard the show via its 7th season. No word on when the show’s 7th season will begin.

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Guess who’s back?

Indeed, ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ divo Chris Brown has fired up his Twitter account again today after a short hiatus due to an e-spat with comedienne Jenny Johnson last week.

As fans know, the singer’s Twitter handle may have been on vacay for a short stay, but his Instagram account never stopped buzzing – as evidenced by Brown’s recently uploaded picture of himself and “friend”/”singer” Rihanna – similar to one she shared last week…

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