Love her or hate her, there’s no denying Katy Perry’s status as this generation’s single’s Queen.

For today, adding to the 6  US #1s she already has under her belt, her new single ‘Part Of Me’ has topped the Billboard Hot 100,

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As harsh as this may sound, most Femcees just aren’t that intelligent.

Indeed, though it remains a tough pill to swallow, the reason most female Rappers fall short of the glory oft enjoyed by their male counterparts has very little to do with ‘industry politics’ , but a universal flaw that stops them in their tracks even if they do catch label interest.

Shortsightedness.

For, whether it’s their inability to see beyond trivial feuds with fellow Femcees or just plain laziness, most lady lyricists don’t realize that they are a minority, and that as a minority their work ethic, business acumen and ambition has to be head and shoulders above the rest if they are to truly  succeed.

So, in recognition of Nicki Minaj‘s work ethic, business acumen and ambition, Billboard have honored her career with a spot on their list of ‘29 Black Music Milestones’.

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This week’s charts are in!

Without further delay, find out how much your favorite act sold in the last week below…

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It all started out so well.

Backed by a mammoth promotional campaign, Madonna‘s “comeback” single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin” seemed poised to smash charts globally.

And yet, merely weeks removed from its release, the song is far from faring well in a number of key territories.

Details after the jump…

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Can you guess who was snapped causing a scene at London’s Mahiki night club yesterday? Find out after the jump…

Hint: She is reportedly working on a new album.

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 Famed singer/songwriter Ester Dean is aiming to relaunch her shot at the spotlight with ‘Starships’ performer Nicki Minaj.  Most noted for her Chris Brown-assisted single ‘Drop It Low’, now Dean drops ‘Gimme Money’ with Minaj.  The ‘independent woman’-esque track is sure to win over fans of Dean’s previous offerings with its catchy hook and Barbie accompaniment.  Even in such, Ester is looking for fan feedback to determine if the track will be officially offered via her label Interscope.

Are these the ingredients Dean needs for a hit?  Listen and tell us below:

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Fans may think ‘Too Late Too Late’ singer has veered off track with the promotions of her new LP ‘Jumping Trains’, but the young songstress is assuring followers that all the stops are being pulled out ahead.  Until then, the Brattlesboro beauty is continuing her radio tour, this time lending her vocals to a live performance at Sacramento’s 107.9.

With her album’s lead track ‘Disaster’ quickly becoming a fan favorite, Miss Levesque is undoubtedly hoping the same for the album’s title track.  We’ve already given you your first listen here, now get into Jojo’s acoustic live rendition of bittersweet track:

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Peep this shot of Pop Spitter Nicki Minaj, rocking her spread in the latest edition of Vogue Magazine.

Donning in a pink wig and colored blue, the Rapper’s feature in the publication comes in support of her new album, ‘PF : Roman Reloaded’, out April 3rd, and her upcoming movie Ice Age: Continental Drift, which is due for a summer release.

An excerpt from her interview with the mag below…

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In need of a cheap thrill?

If so, peep Rihanna‘s set at the BRIT Awards 2012 tonight.

What are you waiting for?! Watch and weigh in below…

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Tonight, the 2012 BRIT Awards aired live from the city of London.

With performances from Rihanna, Adele and Bruno Mars, the show boasted a number of impressive wins.

Find out who won what below…

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Last year’s BRIT Awards saw Adele‘s career launched into the stratosphere. Hence, it’s only  natural that the 23 year old returned to the grand stage to celebrate her record-breaking year of success

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The BRIT Awards 2012 are set to get underway in a matter of moments. And with tonight being the most important on the British music calendar, stars – home-based and International – donned their best for one the extravaganza.

Peep the likes of Alexandra Burke, Adele, Rihanna, Nicole Scherzinger Little Mix, and more file into London’s O2 Arena below….

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