Before No Doubt  fans can get their hands on their new single, ‘Settle Down’, the four piece have finally unveiled the cover for their upcoming LP ‘Push & Shove’.

This, just days before ‘Settle Down’ debuts in the US July 16th, but months before it hits the UK on September 17th, eights days before LP launches on September 25th.

Do you like the cover?

Trey Songz heats things up with his latest cut ‘Dive In‘, pulled from his August 2012 release ‘Chapter 5′.

One of his more racier releases, the jam surfaced online today and awaits your first listen below.

Tuck in..

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At just 25 years old, Joseline Hernandez has become one of Reality TV’s hottest commodities, by way of her role in VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop: ATL’.

Billed a ‘home wrecker’ for her on/off relationship with record producer Stevie J, this week saw the aspiring artist take to ‘Prettier Than Perez’ for an insightful interview on the show and the pressures that have come with it.

Watch above…

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Despite being in the middle of a truly testing time, Lauryn Hill surprised fans at The Roots’ 4th of July Jam in Philadelphia last night.

Ever the legend, Hill performed a selection of her hits including ‘Doo-Wop’ and the ballad ‘Ex- Factor‘, well received by her the band’s audience.

Watch her in action below…

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A staple in the headlines, Chris Brown has also been a chart fixture since bursting onto the scene in 2005. Alas, it’s a given that all eyes are on the sales of his latest effort ‘Fortune’.

Preceded by a slew of singles, including ‘Turn Up The Music’ and ‘Sweet Love’, the hotly anticipated set arrived in stores globally on Tuesday.

Find out how many units it’s estimated to sell after the jump…

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Ashanti‘s ‘Braveheart’ LP may not sport much of a pulse, yet that hasn’t stopped the singer from pressing on with the project.

Last week saw the debut of the set’s latest single ‘No One Greater’, while this week brings with it the cut’s official cover.

Stunning. A shame as the same can’t be said for the track itself. For, while eons better than it’s predecessor ‘The Woman You Love’, the cut still sounds like it was cooked in 2004. It should have been served then too. Perhaps then it would have had a fairer shot of becoming a hit of some variety.

Still, in still peddling this project, it’s clear Ms. Douglas has quite the hustle in her. And as time has shown, persistence often yields results. Whether it’ll be with this song remains to be seen. We observe intently.

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In celebration of  US Independence Day yesterday, singer/songwriter Katy Perry hit the stage on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, welcomed by hoards of adoring fans.

Using the gig as promo platform for her recently released ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D’ flick, Perry served  live helpings  of ‘Part of Me’ and the smash hit ‘Firework’, dressed in a festive take on the US national flag.

Her patriotic set below…

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Nights after their ‘brawl’ at NYC’s W.i.P club, boxing promoter Damon Feldman offered Pop sensations Drake and Chris Brown $1million each to square off in a televised boxing match.

Now watch what happens when the lighthearted Brown is quizzed on the offer below…

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Following her moving tribute at last Sunday’s ‘BET Awards‘, this week has given Whitney Houston fans even more reason to smile.

This week, Billboard released their annual ‘Mid Year Chart’, tallying the highest selling LPs of the year thus far. A list, which sees Whitney come out on top yet again.

Details below…

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Yesterday, a lone snap of Beyonce celebrating the 4th of July in Houston, Texas surfaced here.

Today, another emerged online, showing the singer/songwriter posing it up with close friends and family, which included ‘Get Together’ star Solange, her cousin Angela Beyince and acclaimed creative Melina, whom Knowles ‘shares’ with ROC belle Rihanna.

Later on this year, Knowles is reported to begin work on a remake of the Wellman’s ‘A Star Is Born’, which she is set to produce with Clint Eastwood serving as her director.

Her leading man in the movie is yet to be announced.

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Easily one of the favourites from Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ LP, the pulsating ‘Pound The Alarm’ is being given the single treatment.

Fresh from blazing the stage at last Sunday’s BET Awards, the Young Money maven headed home to her native of Trinidad, where she shot the cut’s accompanying video.

We have it on good word that the clip, a pic from which surfaced above, is set to feature extras and color a plenty. Needless to say we can’t wait!

Haven’t heard the track? Take a listen after the jump…

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Following the radio release of his Amy Winehouse assisted ‘Cherry Wine‘, today saw the arrival of another Nas cut- this time featuring the one and only Mary J. Blige.

Lifted from his long awaited ‘Life Is Good’ LP, their pair’s ‘Reach Out‘ surfaced online today  and awaits your listen below…

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