The X Factor 2012 aired its eight 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.

It seems Rihanna is feeling very cocky of late.

Likely to be ‘feeling herself’ following the recent success of her new single ‘Diamonds‘,the model with a mic shocked fans when she took the social networking site Twitter to declare her love for her fan base ‘The Navy’. Then, in what proved to be an ‘interesting’ move, bash the support groups of rival performers.

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Check out these pics of Rihanna founder Jay Z, enjoying downtime with Pop icon Beyonce and R&B royal Kelly Rowland.

Hitting the ‘Nets Vs Clippers’ game in NYC on Friday, the Power trio enjoyed the company of Beyonce’s cousin Angie Beyince, nights after Jay celebrated the end of Rihanna’s ‘777’ Tour in NYC with ROC business partner Jay Brown.

Watching the game at the Barclays Center, their sighting comes just four months before B performs a medley of cuts at Superbowl 2013, in support of her fifth studio album.

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 …and Nicki Minaj just keeps on winning!

Fresh from releasing the Hip Hop heavy ‘The Re-Up’ on Monday, this week has seen the ‘American Idol’ judge welcome news that will undoubtedly cement her status as Rap’s leading contender.

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For many, the unfortunate sales scored by Nelly Furtado‘s ‘The Spirit Indestructible’ were a harsh reminder as to why lengthy chart breaks can oft spell disaster for today’s entertainer.

So, perhaps in learning her lesson, the ‘Say It Right’ star recently announced the launch of a tour in support of the album, hoping to push both she and the polarizing release.

Now, she has confirmed its German leg.

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R.Kelly‘s ‘Trapped In The Closet’ is officially back!

Hitting the web hours ago via IFC, Chapter 23 of the long running series blazes the net with more twists and turns than anyone could have anticipated- making for ‘must see’ viewing.

We guarantee this will put a smile on your face.

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BET’s new current affairs show ‘Don’t Sleep’ has been gaining ample buzz since launching in October.

Anchored by former CNN journalist T.J. Holmes, the show tackles topics of politics, popular culture, among other issues pertinent to the Urban diaspora.

This week’s episode (24) features chats with comedian Kevin Hart, Tony Rock Tichina Arnold and congressman Gregory Meeks. The show also visits Far Rockaway, Queens after Hurricane Sandy.

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BET’s new current affairs show ‘Don’t Sleep’ has been gaining ample buzz since launching in October.

Anchored by former CNN journalist T.J. Holmes, the show tackles topics of politics, popular culture, among other issues pertinent to the Urban diaspora.

In the wake of the series’ down-sizing (from 5 episodes a week to 1), Holmes stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, chatting it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee about some of the show’s hurdles and why folk should stick with it.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above for oh so interesting watch.

Your thoughts?

Cop a gander at ROC’s first Lady Rita Ora, in the middle of an impromptu meet and greet with German fans today.

In town to promote her #1 album ‘ORA’ and her latest single ‘Shine Ya Light’, the Eastern European gem stopped on her way out of an office building to sign fan memorabilia for her fan base, the ‘Rita Bots‘- who recently took the aforementioned single to the UK Top Ten.

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Long Live The King!

In life Michael Jackson thrilled, and in death he (continues) to inspire. The late, great King of Pop is honored by a host of his contemporaries in the captivating ‘Bad 25’ documentary, the feature presentation in ABC’s primetime Thanksgiving line-up.

Produced by the incomparable Spike Lee and featuring words from the likes of Mariah Carey and Kanye West, the documentary chronicles the superstar’s life during the “era” of his 1987 album ‘Bad’ – as well as the album itself.

That Grape Juice were on-hand at the London premiere back in September (which saw both Spike Lee and the Michael Jackson Estate give speeches on the project). Hence, we can relay with all certainty that this is an essential watch –  not just for MJ fans, but for lovers of the art of music.

Michael was not just an artiste, he was a visionary. Delve into the mind and world of one of the greatest talents to grace this planet below…

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Michelle Williams may be hard at work on her Gospel comeback, yet that hasn’t stopped the star from spreading early Christmas cheer.

The Destiny’s Child graduate made a special appearance at the Macy’s Festive Holiday Window Unveiling in Washington, DC this week, rousing the audience with a powerful Xmas Medley.

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“Don’t be tardy for the party.”

The above is a sentiment Nicki Minaj should have employed when she prepared  to head out in NYC ,Tuesday night.

For, according to numerous reports, the Rap mogul was turned away at the door upon trying to enter…her own album release party.

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