Following her controversial set at the 2012 Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj has come under fire from ‘The Catholic League‘, who have labelled the Rapper a blasphemous attention seeker.

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As was to be expected, Adele‘s set at the 54th Annual Grammys has led to a boost in sales of ‘21‘, her latest LP.

To be exact, with 237,000 copies sold this week, it enjoys a sales increase of 95%.

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As a man, Jay Z is one of Pop’s more celebrated entities, admired for his music as well as his well publicized business feats.

The ‘Blueprint‘ for many a musician turned mogul, his rags to riches story is astounding to say the least- and now, find out why Pop force Nicki Minaj has plans to follow suit below…

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As the face MAC’s Viva Glam campaign, Rap star Nicki Minaj took to ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ today to raise awareness for the brand’s cause.

Indeed, joined by Ricky Martin, Minaj discussed the campaign’s fight against HIV/AIDs with Robin Roberts, revealing- for the very first time- how the disease has affected her personally.

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It’s been a turbulent few years for Pop trier Nicole Scherzinger. Axed from the X Factor and her music career in a perpetual state of “so-so”, the 32 year old strangely has the uncanny ability to always landing on her heels. A point underlined by the launch of her ‘Killer Love Tour’ this week.

The European trek kicked off in Brussels, Belgium on Monday and looked to be quite the treat. Choreographed by JaQuel Knight (the force behind Beyonce‘s ‘Single Ladies’), the show – by all accounts – is a high-octane, dance-filled, ball of brilliance. Brilliance only marred by a ‘hit-lacking’ set-list. Underscoring, again, the exact problem with “brand Scherzinger” – the material.

 She has everything (the voice, the moves, the look),  yet it was difficult to assemble a lengthy array of performances (for songs) which were in any way interesting.

We can only hope she finds the right material pronto. For, as you’ll see below, she has ‘it’ in abundance.

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Pushing on past the pain, Monica took to the stage in Hartford, CT last night, where she performed an impromptu tribute to her idol and friend, Whitney Houston at Hot 93.7’s Love and Laughter Show.

The singer, still visibly grieving the loss of icon Houston – who passed away on Saturday, pulled through, delivering a soaring rendition of the late star’s ‘You Give Good Love’.

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Season 5 of The Game continued tonight on BET.

Serving up a heavy dose of drama, comedy, and sexy, this series looks set to be its best yet!

Check out episode 7 of the smash hit sitcom below. Melanie, Derwin, Tasha, Malik, and co are back! Singer Brandy also stars.

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While rap rival Lil’ Kim is getting love for her Valentine’s Day groove ‘If You Love Me’, ‘Harajuku Barbie’ Nicki Minaj is certainly preparing her own version of ‘doll domination’ – lifting new songs, VIBE magazine cover, and behind the scenes footage of ventures to come.  Readying fans for her April 3rd-due ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, the ‘Stupid Hoe’ hitmaker adds to her growing list as she has now been unveiled as Allure magazine’s April covergirl.

Set to hit stands March 20th, Minaj’s feature story already has readers chatting with lifted quotes such as:

“I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.'”

The announcement of Minaj’s ‘Allure’ front follows behind the scenes footage of the fashionista’s new ‘Viva Glam’ campaign with cosmetics champions M-A-C.  Joined by Latin hitmaker Ricky Martin, the venture is one of many Minaj is preparing to accompany a new fashion line and previously announced nail polish line.

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Fans sweet on island hitmaker Rihanna‘s ‘Birthday Cake’, lifted from sixth album ‘Talk That Talk’, will certainly be talking when they find out who her co-star is on the remix according to producers.   Despite igniting (then quickly shooting down) rumors that ‘Beautiful’ belter Christina Aguilera would make a cameo on ‘Cake’, Da Internz (The Dream‘s co-producers of the track) took to MTV to share news of the song’s revamp.

Already confirming the album interlude has been rebooted with a full version and granted single status, the production duo also hint at a visual to accompany the sexy tune.  But, did they drop hints on who the ‘shocking’ co-star will be?

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Paypal champion Lil’ Kim is back to (hopefully) slay those charts and more with ‘If You Love Me’ – her musical Valentine’s Day gift already winning over hearts of diehard fans (even after just a snippet unveil).  Fans eager for the full taste of what Miss Jones has to offer should wait no more as the song’s full version has arrived online!

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Much like Brandy, Monica, and many other R&B vocalists, the members of Destiny’s Child have career-long, jointly and individually, touted Whitney Houston as their vocal idol.

Now, in the wake of the singer’s passing, Kelly Rowland took to Access Hollywood to share her grief over Houston’s death as well as make pleas for the family’s privacy during the trying time.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, ‘No Time’ rapstress Lil’ Kim is back in a big way with ‘If You Love Me’.  The rap pioneer unveiled a snippet of the track earlier and is already winning love from fans and spectators alike.

Now, the Queen Bee has invited all to get a peek at the single’s artwork.  If this is what Kim needs to make a splash on charts has yet to be seen, but what is certain is that this is set to be the beginning of many peeks we get at the femcee on her comeback trail.  You ready?

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