Since bursting onto the scene four years ago, Alexandra Burke has become rather renown for her uncanny ability to “beast the stage”. And her recent showing at the WNBA (US vs UK)  Half-Time show in Manchester re-affirmed that.

Backed by an army of dancers, the X Factor graduate served up a pulsating performance. Get all the way into live showings of ‘Let It Go’ and ‘Bad Boys’ below…

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With new single ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’ blowing all the way up the charts, Pink has unveiled the tracklist for its housing album ‘The Truth About Love’.

See what the set, which arrives on September 18th, is poised to serve up after the jump…

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While this generation’s chart belle’s begging for a ‘Soldier’ or ‘Rude Boy’, this week’s From The Vault salutes asked for just the opposite in her 1995 worldwide smash ‘Shy Guy’.

Jamaican singer Diana King released the mega-smash as her debut single and saw it go on to sell over 5 million copies. Yes, 5 million.

The tune, which is a fusion of R&B and Reggae, charted at #13 in the U.S. and was an even bigger hit in the rest of the globe reaching the 3rd position of the Australian charts and only missing the pole position of the British charts by one spot. ‘Guy’ was also chosen as the ‘Bad Boys’ OST’s lead single. Needless to say, the movie’s raging success helped elevate the song to even higher ground.

Two videos were issued for the song. The first, shot in black and white, saw a suited King prancing around the streets of NYC. But it is the visual that was commissioned for the ‘Bad Boy’ movie that is still making the rounds on music channels today. Featuring the ever-so-hilarious Will Smith and Martin Lawrence engaging in a dance-off of sorts, it served as an altogether better fit for the colorful track.

Unfortunately King has never managed to match the success of ‘Shy Guy’, despite serving up a laundry-list of worthy material. With Caribbean-tinged Pop making a comeback in recent years as seen with Rihanna, who knows, maybe she could strike lucky again? In the meantime let’s reminisce and appreciate the brilliance of this classic.

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‘I Wanna Be Down’ diva Brandy was spotted down at the 6th annual Global Fusion Festival hosted today in Philadelphia.  Joining a bill that saw her share the night’s stage with Elle Varner, Luke James, and more, the R&B vet showed the newcomers how to really put it down.

Lending a live rendition of her rising R&B stunner ‘Put It Down‘, see how B-Rocka rocked the crowd like no other below:

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After soaring  in movies such as ‘Takers’ and ‘Think Like A Man’, Chris Brown readies the release of ‘Battle Of The Year’, his latest big screen endeavor.

Set to launch in January 2013, fans will be able to catch  ‘Battle of the Year’ in 3D upon its arrival. However, until that happens, peep Brown pop lock and drop to his heart’s content in its explosive trailer, above…

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When recent years have seen your career become a shadow of what it used to be, there is a tendency by some artists to lash out at their younger and commercially potent rivals.

Unfortunately, like many a Hip Hop icon of yesteryear, 37 year old Xzibit has found himself in that very situation this week, mocking chart topping vocalist Frank Ocean over his recent sexuality-baring letter.

Find out what happened below…

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Feast your eyes on Pop sensation Rihanna, showcasing her discernible skills while on vacation today.

Uploading the above snap to her Instagram account this morning, the model flaunted her ‘assets’ while on a yacht in France- enjoying the company of close friends.

However, despite serving the undeniably scorching snap, it seems the Island belle has stiff competition from ROC sister Rita Ora…yet again.

Confused?

Find out what we mean below…

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Tuck into ‘Murda Bizness‘, the latest video by Roc Nation hopeful Iggy Azalea.

Featuring Grand Hustle boss T.I., the ‘stage mom’ inspired clip comes courtesy of the MC’s ‘Glory‘ mix tape- which precedes the release of her debut album ‘The New Classic’.

Video below…

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With her debut album hitting stores August 27th, Rita Ora is sure to find the next few weeks all kinds of busy.

So, as to ensure the LP generates as much attention as possible, the ROC gem took to ‘Passion Nightclub’ in Florida, delivering an upbeat set for party goers.

More below…

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Despite husband Nick Cannon jokingly suggesting that reality talent show titan ‘American Idol’ would not be able to “afford Mariah Carey“, it appears the show’s executives are looking to prove otherwise…

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After teasing fans with a Summer return, Mariah Carey has held true to her word by announcing her comeback single ‘Triumphant’. And this time, she’s enlisted some help.

Details after the jump…

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In the space of three short weeks, singer Frank Ocean has been catapulted from an underground star on the rise to a relative house-hold name. And while the New Orleans native’s uncanny ability as a songwriter shouldn’t be downplayed, it would be almost criminal to not attribute much of that “hype” to his “coming out” letter.

The hottest of topics, it initially appeared that the Odd Future staple was to let the music do the talking. However, as reported yesterday, the 24 year old has opened up to the UK’s Guardian newspaper about his decision to talk about his sexuality, the mass reaction, his musical process and much more.

A morsel of the chat was previewed, however the full feature has since been released.

Tasteful. Inspiring. Intriguing. For these reasons and many more, the interview is a must-read. Check it out after the jump…

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