The Voice UK blazed out of the gate last week with impressive ratings upon its debut on BBC One.

It’s an upwards trajectory which shows no sign of slowing after last night’s episode saw a rise in viewers.

The show, which sees Jessie J, will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O’Donoghue serve as “coaches”, pulled in almost 9 million viewers (8.9 million) – besting last week’s tally (8.4 million) by a marked margin.

And while the Dutch format was again bested by rival ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ – which pulled in 10.3 million viewers- it beat the ITV1 show during the 20-minute window in which they overlapped; to the the tune of 2 million more viewers to be exact. A fact which lends credence to suggestion that in their respective bids to out-do each other, both shows are actually helping one another.

In any case, we’re loving the show? Are you?

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Click here to watch the latest episode of The Voice UK!

R&B singer Brandy decided to leave her girl-next-door image at home in favor of a bolder, avant-garde themed look for her featured spread in ‘YRB Magazine’. It should go without saying, she looks undeniably hot. Everything from the eccentric pieces, to the new cropped hairdo works!

The vocal technician also spilled details surrounding her upcoming LP, ‘Two Eleven’, aptly named after her birthday and the date of Whitney Houston’s passing.

See more shots from the shoot and peep what Brandy had to say about ‘Two Eleven’ after the jump.

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The late, great Whitney Houston beams in this newly surfaced shot from the the set ‘Sparkle’ – her final movie.

Filmed last November, the Jordin Sparks led theatrical is set to hit the big screen this August and is already being tipped as one of the year’s most anticipated releases – following the sudden death of Houston aged 48 on February 11th.

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For yours truly, the pic bittersweet in that it’s both sad and uplifting to see Whitney in such fine form in her final days. Still surreal to think she’s no longer “here”.

What is here to reminisce and dote over, though, is her unmatched array of classics; which, like her legacy, will live on.

Tidbit: The trailer for ‘Sparkle’ premieres tomorrow!

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In the face adversity, Chris Brown‘s ‘Team Breezy‘ remain a cut above any other contemporary fan base.

For, despite the odds being against them, their support of Mr.’Fame‘ is stronger than ever, showcasing their love for the star time and time again.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, today- for the first time in his career- Brown has landed a UK #1 single, without stepping foot in the country to promote it.

Details below…

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She’s called the Queen for a reason.

Yes, while many would like to write Madonna off as the Margo to GaGa‘s Eve, it appears the former is just as popular today as she has ever been- despite the continuous age bias her cause suffers from.

Because, as of today, she has scored her 12th UK #1 album with ‘MDNA‘.

Details below…

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…minus Raz-B.

They once had the world quite literally at their feet. However, doomed solo and duo runs have seen the boys from B2K teetering on the border of Pop oblivion.

So, in adhering to the Industry 101 (see: three flops are better than one), the group (Omarion, J-Boog, and Lil Fizz) have reunited for a new project of sorts. And while little is known beyond the fact they recently recorded together (see: shot above), one things is certain: controversial member Raz-B will not feature.

Indeed, many will remember Raz’s shocking revelations, which left lead singer Omarion none-too-impressed. Remember this…

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“Y’all tell me, what’s R&B without the the R?”

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Chris Brown is in the giving mood.

Because last night, while Rihanna dreamed of scoring a #1 album and Trey Songz wasn’t fantasizing about winning a Grammy, Brown released two new cuts, named ‘Oh Yeah’ and ‘See Through‘.

They’re waiting for you below…

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With the obituary of the current line-up of the Sugababes all but read, the group’s original faces are gearing up to stage a storming comeback. One backed by a major label, who according to new reports have signed the ladies to a seven-figure deal.

Details after the jump…

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Another day, another hair colour. Such is the life of Pop pretender Rihanna.

Instead of banging down the door of a vocal coach, the model stays snapping and sharing photo’s of herself, the latest of which reveal she’s ditched that dusty blonde wig in favour of a new black ‘do.

We must say we’re liking what we see, but we’d like it that much more if she’d spend more time searching for some actual talent. Because like Casper, it’s gone ghost.

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Between the orange “red carpet” and host of Skittles inspired colours rocked by your favourite stars, last night’s 25th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards didn’t disappoint.

The likes of Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and 11 year old Willow Smith all donned wholly Nickelodeon-esque outfits at the Los Angeles based event.

See for yourself above and below…

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Cop a gander of Nicki Minaj!

The femcee took to the stage moments ago at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards sporting a distinctly “Nicki” look. Take from that what you will.

However “out-there” the ensemble, it’s good to see Ms. Minaj covering the right bases. For, if ‘Starships’ and the like are where she’s “at”, KCA is certainly where needs to be.

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