It has been the longest of roads, yet Chris Brown‘s comeback has been nothing short of stellar. Indeed, the last year has seen the  dynamo performer blaze the charts and earn a Grammy, after 3 years of clawing his way back into public favour.

So what better way to celebrate such success than with the release of his 5th studio album, the aptly titled ‘Fortune’.

Preceded by singles ‘Strip’ and ‘Turn Up The Music’, the 22 year old today unveiled the set’s striking cover, along with its official release date – which awaits below! What are you waiting for?!

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The last decade has served Pop culture with a healthy stream of ground breaking  acts.

From Beyonce in 2003 to Lady GaGa in 2008, the last ten years have seen many of its newbies become some just as iconic as the acts they themselves were inspired by.

Now we want to know:

Which artist do YOU feel has done the most for their respective genre in the last ten years.

You decide below…

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Has Britney Spears been tapped by Simon Cowell to judge the next season of ‘The X Factor (US)’?

According to Cowell himself the answer is ‘yes’!

Read the full details concerning the former-barefoot-bathroom-walker possibly earning a seat at season two’s judge’s table after the jump and sound-off below.

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Say what you will about Rihanna, but there’s just no denying the love she has for her fans.

Affectionately named the ‘Navy’, the songbird’s support base lucked out today when after waiting outside her London hotel for hours, she stepped out for an impromptu meet and greet.

Peep below…

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A bombshell revelation was confirmed today by Paris Jackson, daughter of the late Michael Jackson. Following the ‘King of Pop’‘s shocking death, his record label (Sony) began scrambling to release his last and final album.

Jackson’s posthumous LP hit stores on December 10, 2010 under the mournful title, ‘Michael’, and was promoted as a self admitted copy-and-paste job of Jackson’s last recorded vocals beefed up with heavy post-production. When ‘Michael’ was released the album was berated with claims that the vocals being heard was an impostor and accused Sony of blatantly trying to swindle fans.

See what Paris had to say about the Jackson legacy’s ‘Milli Vanilli-type’ scandal after the jump and sound-off below.

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This year marks the return of ‘Girlfight‘ wonder Brooke Valentine.

Readying the release of her new LP ‘Forever‘, today saw the release of ‘Insanity‘, the latest clip in support of the project.

Tuck in below…

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Tank and his signature take on ‘grown & sexy’ r&b music is the industry’s best kept secret. The latest offering from the sensual crooner goes by ‘Next Breath’, and is lifted from his fifth studio album ‘This Is How I Feel’.

Dive into Tank’s brand new music video after the jump and sound-off below.

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Since her passing, numerous reports have done the rounds regarding a Whitney Houston biopic, the flick documenting her well publicized life.

With Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson and Vivica Fox all rumored to be contenders for the role as adult Whitney, this week saw reports of who was to play Whitney as a child emerge.

Reports which claim Willow Smith is to score the coveted role.

Details below…

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Feeling romantic?

If so, get familiar with Jason Derulo‘s remix to ‘It Girl’ featuring long time lover Jordin Sparks. In aid of Derulo’s ‘Future History’ LP,  the remix comes months after its original version peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Watch below…

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Three of the stars of UPN’s ‘Girlfriends’ were snapped catching up in LA recently.

The ladies, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Golden Brooks, and Jill Marie Jones, were all smiles as they chatted it up at an Upscale magazine gala over Oscar weekend.

We loved us some ‘Girlfriends’ (as we did ‘The Parkers’, ‘Moesha’, and countless other Urban shows which were axed while on a high). Fingers crossed for a televised (or even big screen) finale, as far too many ends were left untied when the show was brought to an abrupt halt in 2008.

Your thoughts?

Though an ever-present force on a global front, Shakira has not fared well in US  in recent years.

Indeed, 2009’s ‘She Wolf’ spawned a moderate hit with its title track, yet the album itself tanked, along with its subsequent single releases.

Hoping to reverse those fortunes, Roc Nation‘s newest signee has tapped hitmakers RedOne and Akon to craft hits for her first English-speaking effort in 3 years. Yet, in a somewhat bizarre move, the 35 year old has also enlisted LMFAO – the outlandish outfit behind ‘Party Rock Anthem’. Peep the collective recording in the studio above. {Source}

Anything for that Pop hit, ay?

Your thoughts?

Ring the bell!

Jennifer Lopez  delivers a knockout blow on V magazine‘s sizzling Spring cover.

The American Idol judge, who we can’t believe isn’t 32 (and not 42)  strikes pose after fierce pose in the issue which is set to hit newsstands this week.

Peep more stunning shots after the jump…

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