Jesse Campbell‘s shock departure from The Voice last night left many a jaw on the floor. Yet, it was his rendition of Beyonce‘s ‘Halo’ which truly stunned.

Watch the bittersweet showing below…

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Monica‘s ‘New Life’ may have set sail to a slow start, yet that hasn’t deterred the soulful songbird from pressing on.

Taking to Twitter this week, she revealed the LP’s latest single offering. Find out what she’s lined up as the follow-up to ‘It All Belongs To Me’ after the jump…

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After a spell of bad press, Azealia Banks talent has finally taken centre stage.

So, in a further bid to shine a light on her skill, That Grape Juice introduces you to ‘Runnin’, one of the star’s relatively unheard of cuts.

Performing the track during her Coachella set over the weekend, get into the studio version below…

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Currently Down Under for Australia’s annual Supafest, R&B diva Kelly Rowland paid a visit to The Morning Show today.

The X Factor UK judge talked starring on the show, her love for Janet Jackson, her new endorsement deal with TW Steel watches and more.

Peep the interview after the jump…

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No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you.

Hitmaker The-Dream took to Twitter today to showcase his new all-blonde hair do.

Unlike his “extra smedium” ensembles, don’t mistake this as a bold fashion statement. For, the ‘Single Ladies’ songwriter’s new ‘do is the result of losing a bet, after the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Fierce.

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Feast your eyes on Beyonce, positively glowing during a walk with daughter Blue Ivy.

Sans Jay Z, the Pop Domina seemed her usually upbeat self gliding through Central Park with the now visible Blue, weeks before she makes her long awaited stage return in New Jersey.

More below…

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In an era where record deals are becoming scarcer and scarcer, there’s something to be said when hitmakers Ne-Yo and Pharrell Williams both want to sign you.

Such was the predicament 19 year old Conor Maynard found himself in before eventually inking a lucrative deal with EMI Music last year.

Discovered online, the Brighton-bred star has seen his buzz boom; with his Twitter following topping the 160,000 mark and the Youtube views on the video for debut single ‘Can’t Say No’ sitting at over 4 million. All this prior to actually releasing any material.

Impressive? Yes! Surprising? No so much. For, Maynard presents quite the compelling “package”. Indeed, his sound skillfully and genuinely fuses “Pop” and “Urban” in a way many acts beyond his age are still striving to achieve.

Naturally, Maynard’s look and artistic direction have seen comparisons to a certain Justin Bieber drawn – especially with the latter now flirting with a harder/Urban sound. And they’re comparisons we’re sure will only intensify when Maynard hits the US in May.

However, pending then, watch the budding star justify his buzz on That Grape Juice’s The Splash.  Peep his performance of ‘Can’t Say No’ above and the track’s official video below. Get familiar with the name and face, as you’ll be seeing much more of it!

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Pop diva Christina Aguilera and her “team” of contestants took front stage centre on The Voice tonight, performing an ensemble rendition of her 2002 hit ‘Fighter’.

How did Ms. Aguilera and co fare? The answer awaits after the jump…

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Award winning International DJ Adam J teams up with the MOBO-nominated Master Shortie for his debut UK single. This infectious, lavishly produced summer anthem is dedicated to having a good time. Soundtrack for the summer? It’s a sure-fire contender!

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Hip Hop icon Nas is the latest to receive the VH1 Behind The Music treatment.

Set to air this Wednesday, the rapper’s episode will chronicle his rapid rise, as well as some of the more challenging aspects of his life – including his highly publicised divorce from singer Kelis.

Peep the preview above…

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Feast your eyes on Basketball Wives‘ Tami Roman, a picture of good living on the cover of EGL Magazine.

Speaking openly on her troubled past, her recent divorce and her future plans, her spread also sees her dish on the realities of Reality TV, explaining why she is the most accessible ‘wife’ on the show.

Many thanks to Necole Bitchie.

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Much to the delight of her adorning Starz, Brandy is back!

The singer, who many deem a ‘Vocal Bible’, is gearing up for the release of her hotly anticipated comeback set ‘Two Eleven’. And in continuing to generate a pre-release buzz of sorts, talked to our friends over at True Exclusives.

Watch Ms. Norwood dish on the LP’s concept, Whitney Houston’s influence on it, her last convo with her, and more below…

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