He’s the man behind Lady GaGa‘s explosive sound, but today saw world renown producer Red One take a giant leap into the world of Hip Hop.

For, after producing the UK smash ‘Pound The Alarm‘ for their leading lady Nicki Minaj, the producer has partnered with the Cash Money music group for an initiative to launch new artists.

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Mariah Carey is not playing.

The premium diva continues to show her contemporaries how to launch a single. For, after premièring her latest gem ‘Triumphant’ amidst a blaze of hype last night, the cut’s official Dance (Vintage Throwback) Mix received its premiere moments ago.

Boasting all-new vocals, the solely Mariah affair is a must-hear. Check it out after the jump….

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With new single ‘Ice’ burning up the Urban arena, Kelly Rowland has hit the promotional trail in support of the track.

Phoning into the Russ Parr Morning Show this week, the Destiny’s Child graduate and solo Grammy winner spoke on the cut’s video, its housing album, release window, and much more.

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She’s back! As one of the industry’s longest reigning divas, it’s only fitting that Mariah Carey‘s return to the charts is worked like an “event”.

Hence, so as to celebrate the debut of her new single ‘Triumphant’ today, the singer’s label Island Def Jam assembled premium press for an exclusive Q&A with the songbird herself.

That Grape Juice were fortunate enough to be on the call, which saw the 42 year old dish on her forthcoming new album. Find out what she had to say below…

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That Rihanna Brand just won’t let up.

The 24 year old superstar may struggle to sell her music on mass, however her latest fragrance ‘Rebelle’ is flying off shelves in the UK. In record numbers.

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Soul-filled songbird Elle Varner is set to release her debut album, ‘Perfectly Imperfect’, next week (August 7th).

The 23 year old has served up a taste of premiere effort with singles ‘Only Wanna Give It To You’ and ‘Refill’, yet does so in  meatier sense with snippets of the LP in its entirety.

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As fans know, former Destiny’s Child manager Matthew Knowles whipped all into a frenzy when he unleashed news that “new” music could be expected from the hitmaking trio in coming months.  With implications of a reunion on the horizon, the rumor mill was spun into overdrive when Michelle Williams unveiled her interest in reuniting with bandmates Beyonce & Kelly Rowland.

And, despite the DC3 reunion records being rehash of unreleased tunes, the potential for an accompanying tour heightened hope for a redo of the diva syndicate.

As all three ready solo projects, however,  Rowland isn’t so sure that fans should expect the trio together on stage so soon:

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With an album due this month and interest at an all-time low, Trey Songz attempts to re-rev his buzz with a snippet of new blasphemous cut ‘Hail Mary’.

Set to feature on ‘Chapter V’ with previous singles ‘Heart Attack’, ‘Simply Amazing’, and ‘2 Reasons’, the track aims for higher chart ground than the aforementioned by enlisting rapper’s Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy.

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And it officially begins…

‘Triumphant’, The lead single from Mariah Carey’s hotly anticipated comeback campaign, premiered literally moments ago.

Teased in earnest, you can now listen to the Rick Ross and Meek Mill assisted cut after the jump…

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To say the last year has been busy for Beyonce would be a huge understatement.

Releasing the Multi-Platinum LP ‘4’ last June, announcing her pregnancy in August and welcoming her daughter Blue Ivy to the world in January, she is also set to start work on the Clint Eastwood directed ‘A Star Is Born’ later on this year.

So in a bid to give fans insight into her new world, Carter is reportedly readying a tell all documentary which she is to both direct and star in.

As of now, reports indicate she is shopping the project to a number of Hollywood studios and if they are to believed, it is likely to be produced by her ‘Parkwood Pictures‘- which she runs with a Mr. Faisel Durrani.

Curious to see what a Beyonce documentary would look like?

Peep ‘Year Of 4‘ above…

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Before she unleashes the cut tonight, fans of Mariah Carey will be pleased to know that the lyrics of ‘Triumphant (Get Em)’ have surfaced online- well.

Without further delay, get into the alleged preview- by way of ShowBiz 411 below…

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As one of the fastest selling performers to grace US soil, Drake‘s ascent on both Pop and Hip Hop culture fronts has been meteoric to say the least- enjoying notoriety rivaling that of 50 Cent‘s at the peak of his career.

Now, 9 months after releasing the #1 album ‘Take Care‘, the Canadian lyricist has revealed he is returning to high school this summer- in a bid to complete his formal education.

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