Keep your friends close and your competition closer.

At least that’s the mind-set Rihanna must have employed last night in London when she ran into “chart rival” Rita Ora. The pair crossed paths en route to Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s ‘Watch The Throne Tour’ at the O2 Arena, and as per the shot above ol’ RiRi couldn’t keep her hands off the ‘How We Do’ singer. They’d then go on to follow each other on Twitter.

Again, keep your friends close and your competition closer…

Since Ora burst onto the charts earlier this year, the Londoner has been touted (on mass) as Rih’s “replacement”. With good reason, too.

Aged just 22, she’s packing everything her Roc Nation sister is, plus actual vocal talent. What’s more, despite their Nation affiliation, the ladies are in reality signed to rival labels. Hence regardless of any media stirring or their own personal takes on it, they’re entirely each other’s competition – especially with Rita clearly being positioned in Fenty’s “lane” and ironically working it better than her.

Needless to say, it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.

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With a cast which includes ‘True Blood’ star Alexander Skarsgard and Pop sensation Rihanna, you’d be forgiven for assuming ‘Battleship’ had no choice but to do well commercially.

However, in what will only make landing major roles for the singer even harder, the movie has tanked in the US– bringing a shameful $9 million at the Box Office.

This, despite the momentum it garnered when it debuted internationally in April and its budget of $209 million. Coming at #2 behind ‘The Avengers‘, the flick’s failure follows a series of mixed reviews- receiving a score of 36% from Rotten Tomatoes.

It also marks the latest project by the ‘We Found Love‘ singer to miss out on the #1 spot.

In 2011, her latest studio album ‘Talk That Talk’ became the sixth LP to miss out on the top spot, making her the first female artist to have 11 #1 singles without a US #1 album to her name, despite enjoying successes in the UK and Europe respectively.

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Kreayshawn is back!

One year after launching the viral hit ‘Gucci Gucci‘, the Bay belle serves ‘Breakfast’, the latest cut from her debut LP ‘Something About Kreay‘.

Featuring ‘Beez In The Trap’ spitter 2 Chainz, the upbeat number will welcome its video Monday, but until then- listen below…

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight, with the latest episode of the Live Shows.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

Click here to watch The Voice UK!

With the global release of ‘Men In Black 3’ but a week away, Will Smith stopped by The Graham Norton Show in the UK to plug the Summer blockbuster.

There the actor dished on his career to date, the budding stars of his children Willow and Jaiden, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and more.

Peep the hilarious chat below…

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It was all going so well…

Chris Brown unmasked the cover for the deluxe version of his ‘Fortune’ LP today. And yes, we gasped (then laughed) just like you did.

Having served up a solid array of pre-release singles (such as ‘Turn Up The Music’ and co), we’re uber rooting for Breezy. But if this isn’t a Photoshop fail, we’re not sure what is. We’ll stick with the original, thanks.

‘Fortune’ hits stores on July 3rd.

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Roc Nation‘s no stone unturned approach for the launch of Rita Ora may have yielded a #1 in the UK and a budding smash in the US, yet that hasn’t stopped their train from charging on. Full-speed.

The 22 year old’s latest stop? Our good friends over at SBTV. There, Rihanna‘s recurring nightmare showed why she’s that and so much more.

Peep the performance after the jump…

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As earlier reported, the New York stop of Lil Kim‘s ‘Return of The Queen Tour’ served up Rap royalty in earnest.

Watch as Kim, Missy Elliott, and Eve rock out to ‘Hot Boyz’ below…

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A picture of health and happiness, the latest shot from Whitney Houston’s last movie ‘Sparkle’ is bittersweet to say the least.

The late legend, who passed away in February, beams next to co-star Jordin Sparks. Together, the pair also feature on Houston’s last ever recording – ‘Celebrate’ – which is set to premiere next week.

‘Sparkle’ hits theatres in the US on August 17th. Needless to say, we’ll be watching. Will you?

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Universal Music has much cause to celebrate this year- well, at least on a financial tip.

Enjoying a revenue boost of 9.1% since last year, the Group’s parent company Vivendi has attributed to its success to Pop god Madonna and Rap idol Nicki Minaj.

Find out why below…

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Greatness lives forever! Alas, so will the late great Whitney Houston.

The promotional machine for the diva’s last ever movie ‘Sparkle’ is revving up ahead of the film’s August release. Hence, in news that is sure to delight the legions of fans eager for new material, The Voice’s final recorded track has been ascribed a premiere date.

Find out when you can listen to new Whitney after the jump…

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She may not have much of one, yet Cheryl Cole is gearing up to perform on The Voice (UK).

Details after the jump…

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