LeToya Luckett is back!

Indeed, following the #1 album that was her self titled debut effort and its 2009 follow up, Ms. Luckett is readying her third solo LP, documenting the experience by way of an online series.

Now peep episode 3 of her, ‘Live, Love & Music’, the first chapter of the star’s new story, below…

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Queen of Pop Madonna may be used to making headlines and history, but the last few weeks has seen her doing so for all the wrong reasons.  As fans may recall, despite notching her 5th consecutive #1 album (8th overall) with ‘MDNA’, the album plummeted down charts in historic fashion – giving her the largest drop in Billboard history.  Coupled with photographs circulating in press of her eldest daughter Lourdes puffing cigarettes, it’s safe to say it just hasn’t been the best times for ol’ Madge.

Hard at work at her sure-to-be stellar tour, the Grammy-winning diva sat down with Rock Center’s Brian Williams to dish on the aforementioned topics and more in a very candid interview.  The uncharacteristically relaxed diva also talked about the challenges she’s faced selling records.

With reports surfacing today indicating Madge’s visit on the show boosted its ratings over 40%, see what all the fuss was about after the jump:

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Although renowned for making her way up many-a-musical scale, recent headlines for ‘Hero’ hitmaker Mariah Carey have seen her praised for working her way down another type of scale.

Lambs who have certainly followed the singer’s documented weight loss since debuting twins Monroe & Moroccan last year know she’s lost a reported 60+ lbs since teaming up with weight loss giants Jenny Craig.  While enlisted as the brand’s spokesperson, the diva stepped to ‘Shape’ magazine‘s May issue (due on stands April 23) to further illustrate her astounding progress.

Lending behind the scenes access to another diva who has seen dramatic weight loss in recent weeks (not Christina Aguilera), get into the hot mama and see extra photos from the shoot after the jump:

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Next week’s episode of VH1’s Behind The Music sees the spotlight fall on R&B star Brandy. 

Since bursting onto the scene in the early 90’s, the ‘Afrodisiac’ singer has enjoyed many a career high, as well as a number of documented lows.

Serving ample candid, it appears Ms. Norwood is leaving no stone unturned in the feature, which comes as she gears up to leave the dark in the past and release new material.

Peep the titillating teaser after the jump…

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As Pop’s leading ‘newbie’, Nicki Minaj is landing opportunities not even she could have anticipated in her earlier days.

Scoring a lucrative deal with Pepsi and then becoming the  face of Adidas’ upcoming Jeremy Scott campaign, the pint sized MC has become quite the magnet for brands hoping to cash in on her star power.

So, just when you thought things couldn’t get any better for the Rapper, she has confirmed reports believed to be untrue last year. Reports, which claimed she was offered a judging role on FOX’s ‘X Factor USA‘.

Peep her dish on the deal below…

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As the latest series of American Idol draws nearer its end, the remaining contestants are pulling out all the stops to snag the coveted ‘winners’ crown.

Case, point, Joshua Ledet, who turned in a stellar rendition of ‘I Believe’ – the first release from 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino.

Watch the powerhouse raise the roof below…

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Undoubtedly the best cut on ‘Talk That Talk‘, Rihanna‘s ‘Where Have You Been’ is finally receiving the single’s treatment.

Already stirring up quite the buzz since its release was confirmed, today saw the hype around it intensify with the arrival of behind the scenes footage.

Get into it below…

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When she isn’t rolling in green, you can be sure to  Nicki Minaj in something Pink- whatever the occasion.

However, she took her love for the color to all new heights today- stepping out of her London hotel dressed in the color from head to toe, on her way to her album signing west of the city.

In town in support of the LP, her sighting comes days after her video for ‘Starships‘ was set to drop, prompting fears from fans who have been waiting for the clip since February.

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Guess which triple threat was snapped entering this black jeep yesterday afternoon.

Hint: She’s toured with Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears and the Pop legend Rihanna.

Find out who it is below…

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Mary J. Blige hasn’t had the most to smile about as of late (see: crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, tortilla). However joy abounds, for the RIAA have certified her latest release ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’.

Details after the jump…

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After landing herself in hot water over this, aspiring singer Rihanna took to the 15th Annual ‘Unforgettable Evening‘, in aid of the EIF‘s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Performing for an audience of stars, which included Steven Spielberg and Rita Wilson, the supermodel did what she does best when posing for pics alongside the event’s guests.

More below…

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In a world where many believe R&B to be a dead and buried genre, Monica remains an exciting exception.

After taking a four year hiatus from music to raise her children, the performer returned to the scene in 2010 with the Gold album ‘Still Standing’.

Showcasing her powers to pull in impressive numbers, the LP welcomed its follow up ‘New Life’ last week and now, in an interview with CBS Atlanta, she opens up like never before.

Her moving interview below…

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