After months of speculation, creative chameleons Black Eyed Peas have announced the news many of their fans had been dreading.

Today on ‘The Ellen Show‘, the quartet have made a formal announcement regarding the future of the group.

Without further delay, get into their statement below…

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The world of Pop has brought us many unlikely pairings over the years.

Eminem and Dido. Patti Labelle and Cyndi Lauper. Lil Kim and a #1 album.

Today, one more duo was added to that every growing list. Mary J. Blige and Justin Bieber.

Check out the R&B Queen joining the Pop Prince to perform  the song ‘Under The Mistletoe‘ on ‘The View‘  today below…

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All hail King Drake!

For, anyone who ever doubted how his latest album ‘Take Care’ would fare upon its release may find themselves mincing their words today.

You guessed it.

As of today, the album is #1 on the Billboard 200.

Find out how much he sold this week below…

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An ever-festive Mariah Carey stopped by the Home Shopping Network last night to promote her “Holiday” range of jewelry, ornaments and Santa Claus dolls.

Tacky, we know. However, it’s Ms. Carey-Cannon’s cooky personality which makes this one worth a watch. She’s clearly on another planet and we love her for it.

Hilarity awaits after the jump…

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The last few days have given Canadian Rapper Drake much to smile about.

For, with his album ‘Take Care‘ moving 659,000 copies in its first week of release (giving it the second highest selling first week figure to be released by a full priced album this year) his status as Rap’s leading man has never looked more secure.

So, in a further bid to push the project in time for next week’s charts,the performer paid a visit to ‘Chelsea Lately‘ to discuss a number of topics, from his favorite beverage, his thoughts on Jewish Rappers and his relationship with fellow Rapper Nicki Minaj.

Watch below…

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As reported here, Cash Money CEO Birdman revealed that Young Money protege Nicki Minaj would see the ‘Pink Friday’ follow-up on shelves in the ‘first quarter’ of 2012.  Undoubtedly sending barbs and Ken barbs into a frenzy, the album – titled ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ – will certainly get much love from fans who awaited news on its debut date.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, you can find out when Minaj will unveil the first copies of ‘Friday’ after the jump:

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Little monsters definitely have much to be thankful for this holiday season as Lady Gaga will certainly be giving them their fill.  Joining the singer’s already growing number of ventures in the works (including her next album and continuing promo for the hotly-selling ‘Born This Way’), the ‘Marry the Night’ maestra dropped by Good Morning America this morning to chat about her workshop.

Joining Barney’s for a ‘Christmas collaboration’, the workshop marks one of many charitable efforts performed by the songstress for her ‘Born This Way’ foundation.  See her chat with resident host Robin Roberts:

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‘Headlines’ rapper Drake has seen many-a-headline surrounding his name over his impressive Billboard storming, via sophomore album ‘Take Care’, set to take the #1 spot on the tally with a whopping 700k sold in its first week.

With a growing promo schedule, the latest place fans can find the Torontoian is gracing the cover of Jet magazine.  In the issue, set to hit stands on November 28th, the rapper chats about many topics including why people respect him as a rapper (despite his “emo” image), the ‘Take Care’ follow-up, and more.

Catch a few excerpts (courtesy of FreddyO) after the jump:

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Alicia Keys and hip hop hitmaker Pharrell are just two of Urban music’s brightest stars dropping redos on the latest covers of ‘Dazed & Confused’ magazine.  The popular publication is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a big way – by having 20 of its previous cover stars revisit the magazine’s front.  Dazed co-founder and photographer Rankin also includes a foldout giving shine to a “rising star” nominated by each cover star.

Find out who Keys and Pharrell picked after the jump:

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‘I Got This’ diva Jennifer Hudson certainly got her fair-share of praise from her recent December 2011 cover of Ebony magazine.  The issue, which hits newsstands November 29th, precedes the songstress’ forthcoming ventures including her book, two movies, and visual for her third single ‘I Got This’.  The cover story sees J.Hud cover many a topic including her engagement to pro wrestler David Otunga, motherhood, rumors of her (at one time) dropping to a size 0, and more.

Although you’ve already seen the cover, fans have been invited into the behind the scenes action of the shoot.  Your view awaits after the jump:

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Fans should expect to see much of ‘Poker Face’ performer Lady Gaga in the coming weeks.  With her ‘Monster’s Ball’ DVD hitting stores yesterday and ‘”A Very Gaga Thanksgiving” set to air this Thursday on ABC, the promo machine is still hard at work.  These happenings, of course, accompany the buzz that is still having little monsters on edge for her forthcoming ‘Marry The Night’ clip.

As if all of this is not enough, the ‘Judas’ singer joins many-a-diva in spreading holiday cheer with her own ‘A Very Gaga Holiday’ – a collection of recordings from this Thursday’s airing.  The EP, already making its rounds in the U.S., drops November 26th in the UK.

Take a listen to ‘White Christmas’, set for inclusion on the collection, after the jump:

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