Perhaps in response to her rising profile in the country, Nicki Minaj is fast becoming one of a few US acts to enjoy impressive chart runs in the United Kingdom.

Holding the record for being the only Female Rapper to score a #1 LP in the chart’s 43 year history, Minaj continues to soar on a number of British tallies this week, before the launch of her sold out Arena tour.

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Usher‘s latest album ‘Looking 4 Myself’ may not have found much success on the charts, but that hasn’t stopped the Urban crooner from pressing on with his International promo push.

The most recent stop on the jaunt was the UK’s Graham Norton Show, where he rocked the stage with ‘Scream’.

Watch Mr. Raymond in action below…

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With her role on the X Factor USA being well received by critics and viewers alike,  the Britney Spears of today is a far cry from the infamous ‘Blackout Britney’ of 2007.

Indeed, snapped on Thursday purchasing flowers with a friend in LA, the Pop icon proved just how far she had come from then, casually dressed, sans make up and unfazed by onlooking shutterbugs.

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It’s finally here!

Set to serve as a much needed push for the single, Alicia Keys has finally released the video for her new single ‘Girl On Fire‘, lifted from her studio album of the same name.

Does the visual live up to its hype?

You decide below…

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Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis joined a host of major names performing at the UK’s first ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ fundraiser tonight.

And while some of her contemporaries struggled to meet the demands of live singing, the ‘Glassheart’ singer delivered a rendition of ‘Run’ (with a choir of cancer survivors) that blew the roof off the building.

Watch Leona levitate to incredible vocal heights after the jump…

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It’s every musician-model’s worst nightmare. But oh was the dreaded lip-sync fail a reality for Cheryl Cole tonight. 

The 28 year old took centre stage at the UK’s Stand Up To Cancer telethon this evening to perform her chart smash ‘Call My Name’. However, the showing turned into the messiest of melee’s after her backing track “malfunctioned”, forcing the Girls Aloud star to sing…live.

Watch the shocking showing below…

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Guess which Pop stunner was snapped withdrawing cash from an LA ATM machine yesterday.

Hint: Her debut single peaked at #3 in the UK, #4 in Denmark, and #6 in Ireland. Not enough? Alright, she’s currently readying her hotly anticipated fourth album.

Find out who she is below…

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Having tanked terribly with her last single ‘Live It Up’, Tesco Value Tulisa is hoping for better fortunes with her latest release ‘Sight Of You’.

Produced by American hitmaker The-Dream, the midtempo is the third single to be lifted from The X Factor judge’s debut solo album – ‘The Female Boss’ (due November 26th).

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While celebrating the release of her long awaited ‘Two Eleven’ album, Brandy has seen herself guest many-a-release party.  For it seems that the fans who have patiently awaited ‘Human’s‘ follow-up have come in many forms – from celebs and non-celebs alike.

Indeed, acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Tamia, Ledisi, Jojo, and more have sung the praises of her latest release and oft-envied vocal stylings.  And, as a recent gathering evidenced, you can add India Arie to that list.

Singing the ‘Full Moon’ fan favorite ‘He Is’ in honor of Norwood, see the ‘Truth’ hitmaker bring Bran to tears below:

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It’s impossible to knock Brandy‘s promotional hustle.

The R&B songbird is ensuring everyone and their dog knows that her new LP ‘Two Eleven’ hit stores this week. Her latest stops? The Wendy Williams Show and ABC’s ‘Kelly & Michael’.

Watch Ms. Norwood  in action below…

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Melanie Amaro scores an A+ for her brand spanking new video, forged for her debut single ‘Don’t Fail Me Now’ today.

Unveiled online a matter of minutes ago, the heartfelt visual comes in aid of her Epic backed launch album, due out December 4th.

If there’s only one video you watch today, make it this one…

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Drake was one of the many attendees of last night’s ‘Flawsome Ball’ last night, thrown by Tyra Banks in honor of her work with young girls since the dawn of her career.

Enjoying the company of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ judge Rob Evans and Banks herself, Drake used his stint at the night to share his experiences with the audiences, who all turned out in support of self empowerment and individuality.

Peep him in action below…

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