Fact not fiction, Katy Perry will sit atop of the Billboard 200 next week with her third studio album ‘Prism’.

Indeed, with initial sales projections of 275,000, the ‘Roar’ led set is on-course to not only deliver the singer’s best opening numbers yet, but also become the strongest female first week numbers of the year.

And, as if that wasn’t good enough news for the star (who is celebrating her 29th birthday today), it is now being reported that the LP is poised to exceed expected sales estimates.

Find out by how much after the jump…

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As earlier reported, TLC‘s biopic ‘Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story’ was a ratings smash upon its debut this Tuesday.

According to Nielsen, the VH1 production commanded an audience of 4.5 million viewers, making it the network’s highest-rated original movie. Ever.

The project’s success isn’t limited to the television arena. For, Billboard report that the the feature film has caused quite the spike in sales for the iconic trio.

Details after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Luke James!

The soulful singer styles and profiles in the latest issue of PEOPLE magazine, who recently named him one of their Sexiest Men Of  2013.

Still hard at work on his debut album ‘Made To Love’, the honor no doubt comes as major coup for the rising star – who counts the likes of Beyonce and Michelle Obama as fans.

Pin-up appeal and critical acclaim often prove quite the potent potion when combined, hence it’s a great look for the New Orleans native to be recognized in both regards heading into the release of his LP.

In other Luke news, fans can catch him in ‘Black Nativity’ – the new movie he stars in alongside Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker next month.

Peep the singer’s performance of ‘I Want You’ on The Splash below…

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If ever there was an R&B starlet to fall head over heels in love with…it'd be- and is– Sevyn Streeter.

So, with world domination in mind and the weight of R&B expectations on her shoulders, the performer gears up for the release of her 'Call Me Crazy,But…' EP, releasing its cover (above) and its track list (below)!

Check it out!

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British GQ celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Medusa inspired cover this month, 'starring' none other than 'Unapologetic' performer Rihanna.

Due out on October 31st, the special edition will retail for just £3.99 and will boast snaps directed by Damien Hurst and preceding the end of the star's record breaking 'Diamonds World Tour'.

So, let us know…

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While her tardiness to the show may be on course to land her in legal drama, there’s no denying Rihanna‘s recent ‘Diamonds’ set in Tel Aviv stands as one of her best this year.

A far cry from the ‘phoned in’ deliveries that often plague her stage show, her performance at this show brought with it the sass, pizzazz and charisma she showcases in her videos but very rarely presents live.

2011’s ‘Birthday Cake’ below…

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Take Jerry Wonda, add a splash of Melanie Fiona and pour in a bottle of Gyptian.

What you get? 'One More Time', the sizzling new number released by the latter two and produced by the ever inspiring Wonda!

Pulled from his new album 'Sex, Love & Reggae', the Caribbean inspired cut sees the pair up the romantic ante to deliver a cut that screams 'crossover hit'.

Fall in love after the jump…

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R&B crooner Leigh Bush wowed the good people of NYC last week, taking his brand of thought provoking Soul to SOB's for a performance of his new single 'Free Falling'.

To say he impressed would be an understatement, wooing his audience with lyrics all too telling of the mature turn the star has taken since debuting on the scene as 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone' singer Sammie.

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Patti Labelle has been named as one of the performers scheduled to rock this year's 'Black Girls Rock' event this year, called on to celebrate positive women of colour and their contributions they make to their worlds and the people in them.

Meet us below for the full story!

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As to celebrate the critical acclaim secured by her new album ' The Electric Lady' and her contributions to the arts thus far, Billboard have revealed that they are to award Janelle Monae with the 'Rising Star Award'.

Good news for the forward thinking star below…

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Beyonce tapped her into her oft hidden wild side recently, when she took to Auckland's Sky Tower to 'Sky Jump'!

This, seeing her leap backwards from 630 feet towards the ground with only a cable to support her body, doing so during the New Zealand of her 'Mrs.Carter Show' World Tour!

Peep Blue's mom in all her daring glory below!

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Fans were sent into a frenzy moments ago when pop princess Britney Spears shared the album cover artwork for her 8th studio album ‘Britney Jean’ (due December 3).

Unveiled via the stagewalker’s Twitter handle, the photo surfaces as the first single spawned from the set ‘Work B*tch’ is still working to put up a fight on the Hot 100 (peaking at #12, sitting at #28 this week).

But as the jets on that high octane number cool, its highly anticipated second single ‘Perfume’ has been cleared for launch granted a release date…probably sooner than you think.

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