It may have taken its time to do it, but today saw Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ bring news we’re sure will have many a ‘Barb‘ beaming.

Marking the latest feat scored by the Rap release, it has now been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Congratulations are in order for Rihanna creators Jay Brown and Jay Z.

Responsible for turning the Caribbean teen into a cultural phenom, the genius pair’s efforts often go unnoticed lost in the blur that is the the singer’s hype.

Today, they will wake up to news not even they could have anticipated.

Find out why below…

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Tamia kicks off the campaign for her new LP ‘Beautiful Surprise’ with its lead video of the same name today.

Reportedly shot in Malibu, the clip precedes the project which is believed to drop in August and features the singer’s husband Grant Hill.

If you’ve missed her as much as we have, this is one video you do not want to miss out on.

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It’s safe to say that Lana Del Rey is one of Pop’s more promising acts, rising to notoriety on the back of an infamous appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Watching her latest LP ‘Born To Die’ rocket to #1 in many a market, today saw Rey release the trailer for her latest video ‘National Anthem‘, featuring Iggy Azalea’s alleged beau A$AP Rocky.

The provocative teaser below…

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Guess which Pop belle was snapped boarding a plane from Sydney, Australia to Melbourne yesterday.

Hint: She once starred in an episode of MTV’s ‘Boiling Point’.

Find out who the mystery lady is below….

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Trey Songz lovers rejoice!

Today, the platinum evading maestro has unveiled the album cover and track list for his forthcoming album ‘Chapter 5‘, before it hit stores August 21st.

Without further delay, peep the track list below…

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For many, Beyonce serves as today’s most prolific performer. As such, it’s only fitting that her idol is the greatest to grace the stage, Michael Jackson.

Like millions the world over, the ‘Single Ladies’ singer has honoured the late, great superstar three years after his sudden death.

See what she had to say of the ever-reigning Pop royal after the jump…

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Get familiar with ‘Get Down’, Chris Brown‘s latest digital offering.

Lifted from his ‘Rarities & B-Sides‘ piece, the Pop wonder enlists the help of Grand Hustle’s B.o.B, making for a truly infectious collabo.

While it will not appear of Brown’s forthcoming album ‘Fortune’, it does serve as a promo cut for the project. So, get right into it below…

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In what marks the latest development in the label’s story, Universal Republic has welcomed two new VPs to their urban A&R department, Naim Ali Mcnair and Tab Nkhereanye.

Now responsible for scouting and developing the group’s urban acts, both men will report to its Senior VP Wendy Goldstein, responsible for signing The Roots.

Details below…

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Members of her British ‘Navy‘ got quite the treat hours ago, when aspiring singer Rihanna held an impromptu meet and greet for them outside her London hotel.

In the country to work on her seventh studio album, the ‘Battleship’ star signed autographs for her adoring fans in seemingly good spirits.

Good spirits, possibly brought on by news she has now sold 20 million singles and albums in the UK alone or the support she has received following her embarrassing set at Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, which saw her bleat her way through the anticipated spectacle.

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland took front stage centre at Minneapolis’ Pride Festival over the weekend. Breaking briefly from finishing her fourth studio album, the sultry songstress thrilled the audience with a bevy of her biggest hits – including ‘Motivation’.

Watch Ms. Kelly and her troop of dancers “break it down” in sizzling showing after the jump…

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For the first time in four years, all five members of iconic Pop force the Spice Girls reunited.

Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, and Mel C, gathered in London’s Renaissance Hotel today for the launch of ‘Viva Forever’ – a new musical based on their classic hits.

And while much ado has been made about the group’s strained relations following their farewell tour in 2008, one thing is for sure: time has treated the ‘Holler’ singers well. Stunning.

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