The pop force that is ‘Beyonce’ (the album) continues to blaze record books with its continued domination of the Billboard 200.  As previously reported, the album was set to top the charts for the third consecutive week with sales in excess of 250,000.

However, as official reports today indicate, not only has the album exceeded that expectation by a considerable margin, it has torched chart records in its wake. If you were worried the reign would let up soon, check below to have your fears eased:

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As sales of Beyonce‘s new album continue to fatten its pockets, Sony Music can now look forward to a brand new album by ‘Cold Shoulder’ sensation Adele!

This, three years years after the release of her record breaking sophomore set, ‘21‘!

Confirmation below…

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What Emeli Sande, Bruno Mars and Rihanna have in common?

Well, aside from the habit they’ve made of gracing the world with numerous hits, today has seen them stand as three of forty acts celebrated on the UK’s ‘Top 40 Biggest Selling Albums’ list!

Indeed, thanks to units moved by their latest releases in the last twelve months, the trio now enjoy commendable spots on the list- joining ‘Try’ performer Pink who also appears on this year’s list.

So, how did your favourite act fare?

Find out below…

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He’s the singer/songwriter responsible for penning R&B gems recorded and released by the likes of Brandy, Monica and ‘The One’ vocalist Tamar Braxton.

However, it’s Beyonce TC now sets his sights on, recording a cover of her budding hit ‘Drunk In Love.’

Is it any good?

Press play to hear its preview after the jump!

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Is ‘I Know It‘ icon Madonna hard at work on a brand new studio album?

Well, if a recent reunion with one of her favourite producers is indicative of anything, the answer to that question may be yes!

Details below…

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As “new singles” go, Mariah Carey is no stranger. Indeed, since the Summer of 2012 the diva has been trying in vain to gain traction on a succession of songs to usher in the release of her fourteenth studio album.

And with the latest, ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, falling flat upon its arrival back in November, it appears Mimi has once again gone back to the drawing board.

Details on the debut of her newest material after the jump…

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‘This is only the beginning.’

With ten years held in the game and numerous accolades to show for it, there are some who find themselves becoming a little confused when the above sentence is uttered by R&B’s Ciara…ten years into her career.

However, as the case should be, the entertainer’s stance on her career comes from a more informed place by those who week to belittle her potential and achievements.

For, while her self-titled album didn’t bring in the numbers it’s well oiled promo-machine had called for, the campaign- as you’ll see below- was not in vain.

In fact, the efforts employed to push the album have now gone on to form a firm foundation for the next level of her career.

Not following us?

Exciting news below…

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The concert tour industry’s leading publication Pollstar has released their ‘Top 20 Worldwide Tours of 2013‘ tally today, listing and celebrating the year’s highest grossing stage showings!

Sure to ruffle a few fan feathers and shed light on just how successful the year was for a certain Beyonce Carter, the list below also proves that all is never at seems in the smoke’n’mirrors employing production that is the music industry.

For, removed from the hype built around them to create the illusion of ‘list topping success’, many of the shows listed below found themselves being outperformed by tours that made major bucks without making major media noise.

Confused?

All will be explained below…

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Hip Hop vocalist August Alsina found himself in good company recently, when Holiday season celebrations saw him cross paths with the Pop royals that are Beyonce and her game-changing husband Jay Z.

Yes, before he’s set to rock the world with his Def Jam-handled debut album, the Southern gentleman rubbed shoulders with the Creole belle, even striking a pose for a snap that awaits your first look below.

Check it out!

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That Grape Juice is saddened to report that beloved “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star James Avery has died at the age of 65.

TMZ reports:

“Sources close to the actor tell TMZ he died in an L.A. hospital last night. Avery had recently undergone surgery for an undisclosed illness and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.

And we’re told … his wife, Barbara, had been at his bedside but left for a short period of time to get something to eat.  When she came back, she learned he had just died.”

Your thoughts?

As we continue to mourn the death of ‘Dawn & Drew’, the former shares a brand new video shot in aid of their last release, ‘Goldenheart.’

Breathing visual life into the songs ‘Riot’ and ‘Northern Lights’, the clip lasts for a total of seven and a half minutes, shot last year but making its debut this year to coincide with Danity Kane‘s well-received comeback.

Step into Dawn’s mind below…

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Rick Ross lends his skills to Kanye West’s ‘Bound 2′ today, free-styling over the cut’s production weeks after its ‘controversial’ visual dropped here.

His subject matter? ‘Wack’ Rappers, nice titles and his love for Reality TV royal Khloe Kardashian, whom he expresses interest in while teasing her soon to be ex-husband Lamar Odom.

Enjoy below…

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