Rihanna‘s latest cut ‘Diamonds’ certainly has folk talking that talk.

Yet with the dust, excitement, and iTunes buzz finally settling, we’re keen to plough through the smoke and mirrors and ask…is the song truly hot or not.

Watch as we dissect the answer on the latest episode of The Business above. Hit ‘PLAY’ and let us know what you think below…

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As if the 4th quarter release schedule wasn’t looking juicy enough, soulful crooner Bruno Mars has announced that he’ll be joining the list of major releases slated for this Fall.

The news comes courtesy of Billboard, who exclusively revealed that the singer’s sophomore set has a confirmed title of ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’.

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Cop a gander of hitmakers Frank Ocean and Pharrell Williams.

The pair posed it up backstage at a Lupe Fiasco Samsung concert last night, with Neptunes star Williams writing on Twitter:

Me and my brother @frank_ocean. twitter.com/Pharrell/statu…

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) September 28, 2012

As one of the biggest producers on the planet and one of the biggest breakout stats, Williams and Ocean fused their talents on the the aptly titled ‘Sweet Life’, which features on Ocean’s critically hailed ‘Channel Orange’ LP.

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Soul-Pop crooner Bruno Mars is gearing up to blaze the charts with ‘Locked Out Of Heaven’, the first single to be lifted from his fiercely anticipated sophomore album.

So what better way to kick off promotion than on the cover of music industry bible, Billboard Magazine.

Mars, who sold a million plus copies of his debut ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ in both the US and UK (the latter being a huge feat), is set to premiere ‘Locked’ on Monday. Excited?

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With her latest single ‘Diamonds’ already one of the year’s biggest releases, Rihanna already had cause to celebrate when she stepped out for the opening of  Jay Z’s latest club opening last night.

Located in NYC’s Barclays Centre, the Rapper’s 40/40 club and restaurant opened the doors to its latest chain where Fenty arrived with members of her team, months before she takes her ‘Diamonds’ Tour to the centre May 4th 2013.

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With October 16th not even three weeks ahead, it’s safe to say that the Brandy promo machine is about to be in full effect.

Already rolling out news of stops by ‘Live With Kelly & Michael’ and more, the ‘Put It Down’ diva has certainly put fans in a frenzy with the unveiling of these fierce promo shots.  Get into them below (courtesy of BrandyBlog):

Needless to say, we are amped and anxiously awaiting the visual for the album’s second single ‘Wildest Dreams’.  With ‘Down’ already blasting its way to Billboard’s R&B top 5 this week, it’s safe to say music lovers are equally excited!

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For one reason or another, Kelly Rowland‘s 2002 debut  ‘Simply Deep’ has never- in keeping it completely honest- has never received the recognition it deserved.

Boasting guitar led R&B ballads ( ‘Simply Deep‘) and a host club friendly ‘bangers’ (‘Make You Wanna Stay‘), the project stands as Kelly’s best, far more versatile than its sexier predecessors.

So, in celebration of the project which turns 10 this October, That Grape Juice shines a light on one of its stand out tracks, ‘Haven’t Told You‘.

Crafted by Jeanette Olson, Anders  Barren and Jany Schella, the moving cut never received the singles treatment and thus remains relatively unheard of by any unfamiliar with  the project.

The best of Kelly below…

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‘My Heart Will Go On’ hitmaker Celine Dion is set to join Usher & Jennifer Hudson as headliners of a new CBS special designed to honor late pop icon Whitney Houston.

As reported here, the trio are the first set of performers confirmed to take the stage at the Nokia Theatre-hosted event (though it is widely speculated R. Kelly will perform as well).

Due for taping October 11th, the event will undoubtedly see more of many singers Houston has influenced step up to take the stage.

Fans looking for tickets to the Los Angeles-hosted event can click here for details.  Those unable to make the show can catch it when it airs on CBS in November (source).

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It’s the battle of the pop princesses!  Indeed, fans are getting their fill of Bajan beauty Rihanna‘s latest offering ‘Diamonds’, but it appears it chart debut next week will be met with much opposition.

As country/pop peformer Taylor Swift has released ‘Begin’ –  the follow-up to her #1 single ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’, ‘Blow’ beauty Ke$ha is getting back in the game with her new single ‘Die Young’.

All three are set to make a major impression on next week’s Hot 100, but who will come out on top?

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American Idol has got a new home!

Yes, before the airing of its twelfth season, it has emerged the show will no longer air in the UK’s ITV2 and has been snapped up by rival network Channel 5, in a bid to capitalize on its A List judging panel which boasts Pop icon Mariah Carey and chart topping Rapper Nicki Minaj.

Set to launch in January 2013, the show will now call Channel 5* home, billed as a ‘defining show’ in an official statement released today.

It will continue to air on the FOX network State side.

Unfamiliar with this year’s panel? check them out in ‘Press’ action below…

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It’s been a rocky year musically for R&B royal Mary J. Blige. Yet, as ever, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has dusted herself off and blazed back with a banger.

The song in question? ‘Everyday People’.

Produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, the cut is believed to be the lead release from ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 2)’ – an LP Blige exclusively confirmed was in the pipeline during our chat with her last year.
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Mariah Carey is back!

And while this may not (yet) apply to the charts, it certainly rings true for the spotlight. For, the diva is generating many a headline for her role as a judge on American Idol – months before the show even airs.

Yet with January no doubt here before we know it, the 42 year old is already hot on the promotional trail, today phoning in to Ryan Seacrest‘s KIIS FM radio show.

Find out below what the mother of two had to say about Idol, returning for another season, her upcoming album, and much more.

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