Yesterday marked the first day of the 2012 Essence Festival, the three day event taking place in New Orleans.

Welcoming D’Angelo and  Trey Songz to the stage, the Fest also saw ‘Enough Of No Love’ singer Keyshia Cole rock the house with a set of her more recognizable numbers, which include her aforementioned new single.

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It seems Justin Bieber is taking the ‘no expense spared’ approach to his latest video ‘As Long As You Love Me’.

For, by way of  emerging snaps from its LA shooting yesterday, fans are now aware the visual may feature appearances from the tune’s collaborator Big Sean, his mentor Usher and the creative force that is  Will.i.am.

The latest release spawned by the #1 album ‘Believe‘, ‘Love’ has  peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100- an indicator as to how well it will do once its video emerges.

Listen to the song and peep more video shoot snaps below…

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If you’re a No Doubt fan, we’re sure the last few days have been exciting to say the least.

For, days after unveiling behind the scenes footage of their new video, ‘Settle Down’, the foursome has released yet another peak into the clip.

A clip, that awaits you below…

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Yesterday saw ‘From Above‘ mastermind Mathew Knowles wow fans with news of a ‘Destiny’s Child’ reunion.

Announcing the release of two re-packaged LPs by the trio this November, his news sparked questions surrounding the trio’s status as an ‘actual group‘, considering their successes as respective solo artists.

Solo artists, who have risen to become just as groundbreaking as the group they once soared in collectively.

So now we ask rhetorically…

Would You Welcome A Destiny’s Child Reunion?

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When singer Frank Ocean shared his truth with the masses this week, his actions were hailed as revolutionary. Indeed, a bevy of big industry names have come out in support of the talented star, who revealed that his first love was a man.

Alas, joining the likes of Russell Simmons and Busta Rhymes in endorsing Ocean’s courageous move is Pop megastar Beyonce.

The 30 year old, who invited Ocean to work on her ‘4’ LP (the result of which was the Ocean inked ‘I Miss You’), took to her official website today, posting a simple, yet potent note of support.

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Destiny’s  Child graduate Michelle Williams recently announced that she is returning to her first true love – Gospel.

We caught up with the ‘Do You Know’ singer during the BET Awards festivities, where she dished on the project and its potential collaborators.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and check out what she had to say above and watch Michelle soar on TGJ’s The Splash below…

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Lady GaGa was the centre of attention in Perth last night, as she stepped out to catch a late dinner in the city.

Snapped on her way to ‘Nobu’ at the Crown Perth Hotel, the Mother Monster and her entourage hit the spot hours after their arrival, in further support of her ‘Born This Way Ball‘s Oceania leg.

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Following the death of her beloved ‘Grandma Dolly’ last week, chart topping songbird Rihanna was snapped on her way to her funeral yesterday, accompanied by close friend Jennifer Rosales.

Aptly dressed in Navy blue, the starlet was seen leaving her NYC hotel,  making her way to Brooklyn where the reportedly intimate funeral was held.

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For fans of Urban Pop trio Destiny’s Child, their split in 2005 is still somewhat of a bittersweet affair.

For while elevating the already burgeoning careers of all three members- it marked the end of what many would agree is a treasured era music.

However, in what can only come as excellent news for these fans, their former manager Mathew Knowles has announced their long awaited chart return- set to kick off this November.

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True Blood is back!

Yes, after a year long hiatus the hit show is back for its fifth season, picking up from the eventful Season 4 finale.

Now get into a preview of this season‘s upcoming fifth episode, airing on HBO this Sunday.

Your thoughts?

It’s been a long time coming, yet finally Brandy is gearing up to shoot the video for her comeback single ‘Put It Down’.

Creatively helmed by Frank Gatson (Beyonce, EnVogue, Destiny’s Child), shooting commences next week. And in a bid to, perhaps, whip up heightened interest among fans, the singer has shared a shot of her rehearsing for the clip in the dance studio.

Renown more for her voice than “spectacle”, it appears Ms. Norwood has stepped it all the way up with the latter. Indeed, her show-stopping showing at last Sunday’s BET Awards, proves she can weave flick, Naomi Campbell Walk, and emote with the best of ’em – while, of course, singing live. A fact which makes this long-overdue video still worth the wait.

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Iggy Azalea turns up the heat in her new video ‘Beatdown‘, the follow up to the viral hits ‘My World’ and ‘PU Y‘.

Fierce from start to finish, the piece sees the starlet accompany Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas in a number of varying scenarios. Scenarios, which make the video a must see.

Visual beast below…

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