After much speculation, it has finally been confirmed – Nicole Scherzinger has signed with Sony Music.

Details on the singer’s major new deal and forthcoming album after the jump…

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It was billed as “the comeback”. However, after a week of availability, the flame that heated the buzz for Mariah Carey‘s new single ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’ has but burned out.

As at writing, the track sits at #376 on US iTunes. Yes, three-hundred-and-seventy-six.

A tale of unfortunate proportions, the placing sees the song chart under releases that impacted several years ago. Indeed, the likes Beyonce’s ‘Halo’ (2008), Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ (2011), and even Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Bass’ (2010), all rank higher on the tally. Even Mario’s ‘Let Me Love You’ (2004) places above ‘Mine’.

And granted a rebound is plausible as the cut has just been sent to radio and further performances are lined up, the jaw-dropping dip suggests only a marginal rise is likely.

So what is the “problem”?

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Having crafted hits on Beyonce’s recent album, it appears the singer’s surprise approach has rubbed off on hitmaker and friend Pharrell Williams.

For, not only has the Neptunes frontman announced the title of his hotly anticipated LP, he has revealed that it’s coming in a mere matter of weeks!

Details after the jump…

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‘Venus’ vixen Lady Gaga brought and out of this world performance to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ moments ago.

On hand to deliver a stirring rendition of her latest album’s title track ‘ArtPop’, Gaga’s appearance marks her second stop by the show after surprising last night’s audience with a guest appearance for Fallon’s inauguration.

Stirring rumors that the ballad is to be the album’s next single, tuck in below to see the songstress wow onlookers like only she can:

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Consider yourself a fan of Lil Kim, but detest Rap Queen Nicki Minaj?

You do? Well, today might be the day for you to reconsider your stance on the ‘Bought the Bar‘ ‘Barb‘, seeing as Kim seems to have developed quite the admiration for the star’s signature flow.

Confused? Join the club. For, in a brand new number named ‘Haterz‘, the Queen Bee takes a leaf (or two) from Minaj, and delivers a verse that goes a long way to expose the latter’s ironic influence on her Hip Hop sister.

Ready to give it a spin?

Press play for the Nicki– inspired release below!

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Her scorching set at the 56th annual Grammy awards may have split public opinion, but Pop icon Beyonce can be sure of their full support for its mothership…’Beyonce.’

How one is to prove this?

Well, one look at Hits Daily Double will suffice, the go-to spot for any eager to see how the project- and its competitors- are faring week by week.

So, just why the star has cause to rejoice this week?

Good news below…

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The creative life force that is Rankin works his magic on Kat Dahlia this time around, directing the official video for her brand new single ‘Crazy.’

Shot in London and released to support her Spring release ‘My Garden’, the glamourous visual hit the net a matter of minutes ago and has already pulled in over 2,000 views on video sharing outlet, YouTube!

Why many a music lover finds themselves rushing to catch the ‘Gangsta’ in action?

Find out below…

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Dondria Nicole champions female empowerment in ‘Coat Tail’ today, the latest jam to be released by the ‘Def’ darling!

Marking a bold new turn for the up & coming songbird, the up-tempo release comes courtesy of her forthcoming EP, set for a summer release and featuring contributions by R&B cut crafter Tre Ace.

Is Nicole’s ‘Tail’ enough to secure your support?

You tell us below!

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Introduced as the silver medal winner of BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ (season 2), Jessica Reedy has since brought home the gold in more ways than one since her 2009 exordium to the masses.

A golden voice with an illuminating personality to match, gospel music lovers quickly gravitated to the Michigan belle – a feat evidenced by the #1 debut of her inaugural album ‘From the Heart’.

Now, with ‘Heart’ and its hits in her rearview, Reedy readies embarkation on a new chapter in her already storied career.  Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, see below as the songstress dishes on her new album, the dark side of the industry, and even weighs in on recent gospel scandals.

As always, Miss Reedy keeps it really real.

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After Billboard announced its plan to include streaming data on its competitive chart system, the UK’s Official Charts were praised for deciding not follow suit…adamant that ‘paid for’ sales were the only measure to be used when allocating chart positions.

Alas, in a shock move that’s set to change British music industry as the world knows it, the company have now revealed that British digital streams will now be added to British sales, redefining what it means to ‘make it’ on the charts.

Details below…

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Kelis continues her soulful re-incarnation in the video for new song ‘Jerk Ribs’.

Unveiled on via TIME today, the visual is the first to be lifted from new album ‘Food’ (due April 21st via Ninja Tune). The project’s second single ‘Rumble’ will see its own clip debut at a later date.

Shot with a behind-the-scenes theme, Kelis explained that “this song is the cornerstone of my album. So I wanted the video to look like my life, my love — back to the beginning.”

Journey back wit Ms. Rogers after the jump…

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As fans of Mariah Carey watch her new single ‘You’re Mine’ fall from Top 200, supporters of Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and ‘American Idol‘s  Candice Glover can boast of better news when it comes to the ladies’ latest releases today.

Want to be in ‘chart’ know?

A fresh ‘Chart Check’ below!

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