The proof- as they say- is always in the pudding.

Indeed, in what is a testament to the ethic of her team and the strength of her brand, Nicki Minaj has developed quite the audience in the Eastern world, despite travelling there for the first time last week.

Not sure what we mean?

Peep the Rapper performing her #1 single ‘Starships’ in Japan nights ago, and let us know what you think below…

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As earlier reported, MTV have commissioned a brand new season of ‘Punk’d’. The celebrity prank show is set to return to screens on March 29th, with a guest-host featuring each week. Peep the extended trailer below! (more…)

The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 1 / series 1 below…

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Much to horror of her ‘hater’s, Azealia Banks is slowly but surely exceeding all expectations.

Proving, by way of chart ranking and fan response, that she is anything but the flavor of the month, the Rapper is now capitalizing on the success of her single ‘212‘, by releasing an EP of the same name.

Details below…

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In honor of her legacy, many Whitney Houston fans have found unique ways to thank the icon her work, following her untimely passing in February.

However, in what truly captured the life and joy her music brought to so many, Californian fans staged a flash mob of sorts in Castro Street, San Francisco yesterday.

Watch below…

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A Madonna campaign just wouldn’t be right without a little controversy.

For, after releasing the well received clip that is ‘Girl Gone Wild‘ last week, it has been restricted by YouTube, deemed too raunchy to be seen by the masses.

Details below…

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After a brief rest on the bench, That Grape Juice Cover Star is back! This week sees DiiJai tackle Whitney Houston‘s classic ‘I Have Nothing’.

Check out his showing below:

Powerful, emotive, and yet controlled. A stunning showing; one which serves as a contemporary throwback to days of old where male artists “SANG”. With music rotating in cycles, here’s hoping the return of “the vocalists” is nigh.

For more on DiiJai, check out his Youtube page

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Believe it or not, 6 years have passed since Nelly Furtado‘s last English album.

Released June 7th 2006, ‘Loose‘- despite its blockbuster successes- saw Furtado retreat from the public eye once its campaign ended, much to the dismay of any who were hoping for the speedy release of its follow up.

Now, the wait is finally over.

Find out what the ‘Say It Right’ belle has been cooking up below…

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Feast your eyes on the preview for Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Murder Bizness‘.

Assisted by the ever articulate  Grand Hustle maestro T.I, the cut is the first to be lifted from her debut effort, ‘The New Classic’, set for release later this year, and follows the viral smash ‘PUY‘.

Sneak peek of the clip below…

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Look out USA! Another Brit is heading your way!

Cue Cher Lloyd.

The X Factor UK star, who recently signed a Stateside deal with LA Reid‘s Epic Records is gearing up for her official US launch, selecting current British single ‘Want U Back’ as her first American offering.

Initially featuring X Factor USA’s Astro, the revised version of the track now sees Lloyd fly solo and also boast an all-new video.

Peep snaps from the US video, as well as te orignal video below…

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New Alicia Keys music is on the way!

Is the pianist going to make another classic Motown-inspired R&B album reminiscent of her debut or is Keys planning to rehash ‘Element of Boredom Freedom’‘s listlessness into another idle LP?

See what record producer and Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz promises to expect from his wife’s upcoming collection after the jump and sound-off below.

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Contrary to popular belief, since the very beginning of Lady Gaga‘s career Laurieann Gibson has been at the helm as Gaga’s chief Creative Director and Choreographer.

As Creative Director it was Gibson’s job to bring the religion-obssessed Pop Star’s outlandish ideas to life in the form of elaborate stage shows, performances, and music videos.

Whether it be Gaga’s metaphorical death at 2009’s VMA‘s performing ‘Paparazzi’ or her blatant mock of Christianity in the ‘Judas’ video, Gibson was always a willing accomplice. However, after Miss Boom Kack’s alleged firing, the famed choreographer is singing a new tune set to the lyrics of “Gaga became too dark and twisted.”

Hear the tea Gibson spilled to ‘Entertainment Tonight (Canada)’ after the jump and sound-off below.

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