With a starring role in Tyler Perry’s forthcoming ‘The Marriage Counselor’ and a well as a highly anticipated album, it’s safe to say Brandy is not playing.  But, as her 2012 is looked busier than ever, news had long made rounds on many-an-outlet that the ‘Full Moon’ beauty would be filling out BET’s hit sitcom ‘The Game’.  That capacity, previously reported as just a guest starring role however, has now been confirmed to be a starring role throughout the season.

Officially joining the cast of the series, the ‘Sitting Up In My Room’ singer will be one of many new faces made room for on season 5 of the highly rated series including reported guest stars on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s’ Nene Leakes, Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, and more:

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‘Down For Whatever’ diva Kelly Rowland lets her hair down on the dazzling January 2012 cover of Marie Claire UK.  The Texan beauty, who is undoubtedly celebrating her recent Grammy nod for ‘Motivation’, took to the famed magazine to discuss a number of topics including her estranged father, the international release of the acclaimed ‘Here I Am’, and her thoughts on ever having a child.

Hot on the promo tour for the aforementioned set, Rowland received quite the ovation for her rocking BBC 1Xtra Live 2011 performances.  An ovation the starlet should certainly be accustomed to, if nowhere else, on the fashion tip as 2011 has seen the diva in some of her fiercest fashions.

Check below for the latest additions to that coveted wardrobe (thanks, in part, to OMK):

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Rap’s reigning bipolar femcee Nicki Minaj joins fans of pop Tinwoman Britney Spears in wishing her a happy 30th birthday.  Once joined forces on Spears lukewarm received ‘Femme Fatale Tour’, the Grammy-nominated rapstress took a break from celebrating her own recent Billboard “Rising Star” Award to send her former tourmate well wishes.

See what Minaj, who will soon be celebrating her own birthday, had to say below:

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‘We Found Love’ singer Rihanna wasn’t finding much love in the U.K. at her stop at the London’s O2 arena last night after showing up over an hour late for the gig.  Though landing atop world charts with her latest effort ‘Talk That Talk’, the singer is still on a worldwide trek promoting its predecessor on the ‘Loud Tour’.

Now rocking a blonde do, the wear and tear on Riri is starting to show more and more in her appearance and already lacking vocals.  As much as we joke about the Barbadian beauty and her statue-inspired choreography, album #6 may really need to be where her break begins.

See more shots from the event below (courtesy of Daily Mail):

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Switch that messy Kardashian nonsense off! The Braxton sisters are back and in a big way.

After warming our hearts with their debut season, Toni, Trina, Towanda, Traci, and, of course, Tamar, return to the small screen with season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

Last week saw the show take a Thanksgiving hiatus.  But, much to fan delight, you can now check out episode 3 of the latest season below…

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In two days time, the long awaited ‘A Night With Beyonce‘ TV special will air on Britain’s ITV, much to the delight of the performer’s ever tuned in fan base.

Now peep this exclusive footage of the song bird performing her smash hit ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ on the night below…

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As one of the world’s most iconic groups to date, TLC remain one Pop entity that remain just as respected today as they were in their prime.

Now, the news their fans have been waiting for has finally arrived.

VH1 is to produce a film based on the trio’s groundbreaking  story.

All the details below…

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It may have under performed in the USA and panned by some critics for its overtly sexual content, but as of today Rihanna‘s latest album, ‘Talk That Talk’ ,has sold enough copies worldwide to nab the top spot on the Global Album Chart.

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He’s back!

Yes, after being deported to Russia for the crimes he committed against Lil Kim‘s self esteem on ‘Roman’s Revenge‘, Nicki Minaj’s alter ego Roman Zolanski is back, bigger and bolder than ever with ‘Roman In Moscow‘.

Listen to the promotional cut-at your own risk- below…

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Roc Nation hasn’t had much to celebrate this week- you know- with Rihanna‘s first week sales and all.

However, today saw news that will be sure to lift the moods of any Rap enthusiast keeping track of J.Cole‘s debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’.

Raise your glasses people, because nine weeks after the album’s release it has been certified Gold in the US.

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Get familiar with the first single lifted from Teairra Mari‘s upcoming album, a mid tempo jam named ‘U Did That’.

Expected to build momentum for the untitled LP, the Rico Love produced number arrives after the release of a number promotional singles put out by the singer over the last three years.

Get familiar with ‘U Did That’ below…

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‘It’s going down down Barbie- pushing a Pink Ferrari‘

Say what you will about  Nicki Minaj‘s animated vocal style and ‘unorthodox’ fashions, but when it comes to  branding, there is simply no way you can deny her skill.

For, as a way of capitalizing on her already lucrative ‘Barbie’ persona, she has teamed up with Mattel to release a limited edition Nicki Minaj Doll in a bid to raise money for Project Angel Food, which provides meals for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

More below,courtesy of NecoleBitchie…

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