X Factor UK fans saw the show welcome ‘Poison’ sensation Nicole Scherzinger to the show, as Kelly Rowland‘s replacement.

Landing the job after parting ways with the show’s US leg, the singer is now claiming she was never fired from the series, despite what was reported in the media.

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With Misha B‘s debut single ‘Home Run’ merely weeks away from release, the Mancunian has unveiled its official cover.

The MNEK produced cut, which hits iTunes on July 15th, saw its video premiere recently. Click here to check it out.

The X Factor star’s hotly anticipated album is slated for an October release.

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July 2nd marks the release of ‘Fortune‘, the fifth studio album by ‘Fame‘ mastermind Chris Brown.

Launching the UK #1 single ‘Turn Up The Music‘, the project’s campaign had been a roaring success, unfazed by a number of minor controversies aimed the singer’s way.

Unfortunately for Brown, last week saw a nightclub ‘brawl‘ with ‘Take Care’ MC Drake land him in the press for all the wrong reasons- once again linked to a violent altercation.

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Pink is back! Well..almost.

The Pop rebel shared the shot above of her and daughter Willow Sage on the set of her album packaging shoot. Taking to Twitter, she wrote:

“Lunchtime at my album photoshoot. Deborah Anderson takes some purty pictures”

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Needless to say, we are salivating at the thought of new Pink material. Like the mail-man, she always delivers!

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In what can only boost her profile in the impossibly difficult market, this morning saw Rita Ora rock hit US morning show ‘Good Morning America’ in aid of her debut album ‘ORA‘.

Wowing the crowds with slightly reworked versions of her music, her landmark performance awaits you below…

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Euphoria might be the best word to describe the vibe, when Nicki Minaj hit Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall as part of her ‘Pink Friday Tour’ last night.

Sporting a series of ‘unique’ get ups, the chart topping Rapper’s stop at the venue follows sold out performances in Japan and Sweden, but comes before she arrives in the UK this week for the tour’s British leg.

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Get familiar with Chris Brown‘s official commercial for his new album ‘Fortune‘.

The latest clip in aid of the project, the ad draws on Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation/The Knowledge’ era for inspiration, making for one of Brown’s best- albeit brief- pieces to date.

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Yesterday, New York’s Webstar Hall welcomed a group of the world’s leading record executives for the 2012 New Music Seminar.

Engaging a heated discussion centered around the ‘Rise Of The Music Industry’, their debate saw them outline the various ways the industry has altered its model to accommodate changing trends, ‘consumer laziness’ and their plans to regenerate sales.

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Chris Brown keeps the stream of music flowing in the run-up to the release of his new album ‘Fortune’. His latest offering? ‘Calypso’.

Originally set to feature on the album (and serve as its lead single), the cut instead joins the bevy material the 23 year old is giving away as part of an iTunes deal.

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Eclectic Pop outfit No Doubt shot the video for their comeback single ‘Settle Down’ this week.

The Gwen Stefani led ensemble enlisted Sophie Muller (Beyonce’s ‘Deja Vu)’ for the clip, which is the first visual offering from their hotly anticipated ‘Push And Shove’ album (due September 25th).

‘Settle Down’ hits iTunes on July 16th – look out for its video around the same window.

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Chris Brown has revealed one of his personal goals is to make the late Michael Jackson proud.

Sitting down with Fuse some weeks back, the ‘Fame & Fortune‘ maestro spoke openly on his relationship with Pop icon,  and the impact he has made on his life and career path.

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Fierce femcee Azealia Banks Pop’s it up for Paper magazine’s latest issue.

The colour-burst shoot sees the 21 year old strike many an outlandish pose, as she continues her steady penetration into the mainstream.

Ms. Banks may currently be without management, yet whoever is steering her ship is doing an impeccable job. From the MET Ball to the mixtapes, to the magazines. Come the September release of her debut LP ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, the industry may have another female Rap force on their hands. Look out, Nicki!

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