It’d be fair to say Universal are rocking ‘Top 40’ radio this week, watching three of their hottest releases become the Most Added cuts on the format!

These, being Nick Jonas‘ ‘Jealous’, Tove Lo’s ‘Habits’ and Nicki Minaj‘s Gold single ‘Anaconda.‘

Now thanks to sales of the latter, the label has seen Minaj set yet another chart record this month, after its ascent to Gold made it the third single from the star to do this year.

What that has to do with anything?

Find out below…

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‘X’ marks the spot for Chris Brown come September 16th!

Like the singer’s legion of loyal fans, we too are amped for the release of the eagerly anticipated album.

And with its release being just six days away, no time seems more apt than the present for snippets from the set to surface – which they have, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Preview ‘X’ below…

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The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige is gearing up to unleash ‘The London Sessions’ on the masses this Fall.

Due on November 24th in the UK and a week later in the US, the diva 13th studio album is a conceptual LP in that it was assembled in the British capital by the region’s top songwriters and producers – including Disclosure, Emeli Sande, and Sam Smith.

As the project’s release draws nearer, MJB has unzipped an official album trailer.

Check it out below…

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It’s here!

Directed by Derek Blanks, Faith Evans hands her fans the keys to her brand new video and watches as they unlock the visual feast that is ‘I Deserve It‘!

Featuring Missy Elliott and Sharaya J, the song will appear on Evans’ sixth studio album ‘Incomparable’, which is set for a November 25th release and will go head to head with Nicki Minaj‘s third studio effort, ‘The Pink Print.’

Press play below…

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Usher may have brought a screeching halt to the release of his new album, but that hasn’t stopped his hustle. Likely because most pre-release promo is booked in months in advance, but we digress…

The R&B superstar appears a-front of Fault Magazine‘s newest issue, posing for a striking cover and inside shot too.

Mr Raymond also opened up to the mag about his new music, upcoming Sugar Ray Leonard movie, and more.

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Nicki Minaj serves nice and naughty on the double cover of Dazed magazine’s Autumn/Winter 2014 issue.

The shoot, which was lensed by Jeff Bark, is the latest in a long list of promotional spots lined up for the rapper’s hotly anticipated third album ‘The Pink Print’ (due November 24th).

We’re loving the stunning juxtaposition. Are you?

Your thoughts?

In a bid to rewrite her profile as a musician,  Christina Milian has invited ‘E!’ into her life this year, joining the network to launch a Reality TV show documenting the production of her new studio album.

Full story below…

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Soulful songbird Jhene Aiko is taking flight and is making a beeline for the top spot of the Billboard 200.

The singer’s debut album ‘Souled Out’ is currently duking it out with Gospel star Lecrae for the #1 position on the coveted count.

So as to give the LP an added push, Aiko secured a slot on the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ show where she performed new single ‘The Pressure’.

Check it out below…

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As unlikely pairings go, Madonna and Alicia Keys are two names few would tie together. However, it appears the chart-toppers may have worked on a track for Madge’s new album.

Details below…

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Booty, booty, booty, booty was rocking everywhere at the 2014 Fashion Rocks.  Hosted at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, music and fashion enjoyed their most explosive collision yet as the event comes as a must-see highlight of New York’s Fashion Week.

Boasting performances from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, and more, the star-studded showing aired tonight on CBS.

Did you miss any of the action? You know we’ve got you covered: 

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Finally we learn when we’ll have our hands on the latest offering from Nicki Minaj.

Our friends at Billboard sent Barbz into a frenzy weeks ago with reports that the album was due on November 28th.  While those reports later proved to be untrue, fans were kept in the dark about the release date of the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker’s new album…until tonight!

After a stage blazing performance at the 2014 Fashion Rocks, Minaj took to Twitter to lift the lid on the project’s due date.  Looks like it’ll be available even sooner than we previously thought: (more…)

Even news of Royal Baby #2 proved itself no match for the headline dominator of the week – the woes of Ray Rice.

As readers know, the former Baltimore Ravens’ star has been the talk of the week as footage surfaced of him violently attacking his then-fiancee, Janay, in an Atlantic City elevator.  And, while Mrs. Rice made headlines herself for slamming the media for “embarrassing her” with its extensive coverage of the story, news flooded elsewhere that the running back will no longer see his face gracing NIke or EA Sports (video game) campaigns.

Abruptly removed from the sports giants’ rosters following reports of the attack, all hope may not be lost for Rice.  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes that with good behavior, we may soon see Ray on the football field again.

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