It was only a matter of time.

Nicole Scherzinger is cashing in on her X Factor popularity and re-launching her Pop career.

Hoping to reverse her so-so solo fortunes, the former Pussycat Doll today announced the first single from her second studio album.

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Brand Minaj strikes again!

As demand for her MAC Viva Glam Lipstick rises across the globe, Nicki Minaj took her ‘Pink Friday‘ fragrance to Australia yesterday, launching the product for fans in Sydney.

Sporting a cupcake inspired dress, the ‘American Idol’  judge spent the day signing bottles for her Barbz who recently scored the Rapper a Gold certification for her single ‘Va Va Voom‘, for sales of over 35,000 units.

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As with most Rihanna songs, an army of writers and producers were assembled to craft her latest smash ‘Diamonds’.

Songwriter Sia Furler, whose name (and bank balance) have stretched in recent years due to her hand in writing many a Billboard hit, was one of those enlisted to cook up the star’s twelfth US #1.

And with the song achieving success on a global scale, it was only fitting that the Australian performed her handiwork at the Norweigan-American Achievement Awards last night. The event celebrated the success of Norwegian production duo Stargate – who co-produced ‘Diamonds’ with Benny Blanco and are also at the helm of most of the model’s hits.

Backed by Stargate themselves, watch Sia shine bright like a diamond after the jump…

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As a proud ambassador for her homeland, last night saw Rita Ora celebrate Albania’s 100th Independence Day with a sold out open air gig in the country.

Performing a set made up of her most recognizable hits, the Pop Princess wowed fans who waited in the rain to see the production. Fans, which included the nation’s Prime Minister, Sali Berisha who arrived in support of the singer.

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Beyonce may be hard at work on her fifth studio album, but it seems she is still reaping the rewards from its R&B driven predecessor this year.

Marking the latest hit in her extensive discography, this week has seen her 2011 single ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America.

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Self-proclaimed ‘pitbull in a skirt’ Eve unleashed some “not-so-friendly” words on Hot97NY today in reference to ex-boyfriend/producer Stevie J.  The latter, star of VH1’s hit ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ series, has gained much notoriety since the show’s popularization – most of which is due to the showcasing of his shenanigans with former stripper Joseline.

When quizzed on her thoughts of the show and its starring gent, see what the hitmaker had to say about her former flame above:

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Lifetime’s hit reality series ‘The Houstons:  On Our Own’ has earned mixed reviews from viewers as it chronicles the lives of late pop icon Whitney Houston‘s family just months after her untimely passing.

Its star, Houston’s 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina, is not only using the show as a peek into her private life, but also as a vehicle to jumpstart her long sought after music career.

Indeed, while Whitney’s pride-and-joy officially unveiled her desire to be like her multi-octave mom via a Youtube video (covering Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’) some time ago, now she’s taking on one of her mother’s most beloved hits.

Click below to see Bobbi Kristina tackle ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ from tonight’s episode of ‘On Our Own’:

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After what seemed like endless teasers, it’s finally here!

The long-awaited collaboration between Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am and pop princess Britney Spears made its visual debut aboard tonight’s episode of ‘X Factor USA’.

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‘Put It Down’ diva Brandy is looking to do just that come December 31st as it was recently announced the singer has joined the growing list of performers hitting the stage for the annual ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve’ special.

Accompanying a list of performers set to include Fergie, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more, the stop comes as one of many set for promotion of the singer’s latest album ‘Two Eleven’.

As always, the Ryan Seacrest-hosted event will kick off Monday, Dec. 31 on ABC and lead into January 1st!

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Easily one of the year’s biggest Urban releases, Alicia Keys‘ latest studio album ‘Girl On Fire’ has been backed by a gurantuan promotional campaign; one which has taken the Grammy winner to many a stage globally.

Naturally, then, all eyes are on how the LP fares in the singer’s biggest market – the US. And now, with the help of Hits Daily Double, we’re able to provide a clearer picture of how the album is selling on home soil.

Ms. Keys’ first week predictions await after the jump…

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“To Catch A Thief”

Much like “epic”, “diva”, and “underrated”, recent years have seen the term “swagger-jacking” used in overabundance.  Indeed, even the slightest note, move, or visual reminiscent of art past has found fans defending their favorites against accusations of copycatting…

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Aerosmith megastar Steven Tyler made headlines days ago when he slammed ‘American Idol’ judge Nicki Minaj on what he suggested were her ‘lack luster’ judging skills.

Confusing much of the Rapper’s fan base, considering the fact Tyler is not believed to have seen Minaj’s judging skills, his remarks sparked a fiery response from the performer on the social networking site Twitter.

Now, after being branded a racist by the star, today has seen him apologize to her.

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