All hail the Adult Contemporary female!

Indeed,following the continued success of Adele‘s ‘21‘ and the buzz surrounding Emeli Sande‘s ‘Our Version Of Events‘, it seems the once overlooked sect is making a comeback, with Lana Del Rey being the latest act to benefit from this trend.

For, despite a number of criticisms she has faced in recent weeks,  her new album ‘Born To Die‘ is the UK #1.

Full chart check below…

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For many, Madonna‘s Super Bowl showing tonight is a “must-see”, as it’s the first time in years that a bonafide megastar has taken to the stage of all stages.

Indeed, recent years have seen the likes of the Black Eyed Peas bestowed the honour of headlining the ratings juggernaut. However, few acts – if any – have eclipsed the aura of “must-see” that was Janet Jackson‘s 2004 headline grabbing performance.

Sadly marred by the now infamous ‘wardrobe malfunction’, the Queen of Pop staged a stellar spectacle, which boasted killer choreography, special effects, and sass aplenty – all of which reaffirmed her Pop royal status.

Can the Material Girl one-up her long-time rival? The answer awaits in a matter of hours. Pending then, peep Ms. Jackson in action.

Bonus: Check out brother Michael Jackson rock the 1993 show below…

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Some things should be seen and not heard.

One of these things, being Amber Rose and her music.

Indeed, for one reason or another the attention seeking starlet is convinced that she can make it as an singer,and has released a brand  new single named ‘Loaded‘.

The follow up to ‘Fame‘, the gold digger’s anthem is now available to listen to below..

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Since splashing onto the scene, aged 18, with breakthrough single ‘Money’, there’s been no looking back for R&B belle Jamelia.

Easily one of the UK’s most successful Black female acts, the Birmingham-bred star has wracked-up an impressive catalogue of hits since her 2000 debut, ‘Drama’.

Indeed, each of her 3 studio albums – the last of which was released in 2007 – have spurned singles that are etched in Britain’s Urban history book.

Hailed by many as the UK’s answer to Beyonce (if not for her talent, then the length and breadth of her success), the singer’s most notable streak was ushered in with her 2004 mainstream breakthrough ‘Thank You’. Certified double Platinum and housing her biggest hits to date, the project – in many regards – is what cemented the 31 year old as an all-round Pop force.

So, for these reasons and much more, we salute Jamelia as one the Best of British.

Peep more of her classic clips after the jump…

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 Christina Aguilera and co are back tonight for the 2nd season of The Voice!

And so as to whet appetites for the action ahead, the show’s network NBC have conjured a hilarious commercial.

Christened ‘Vocal Kombat’, the show’s battle-spoof will air during tonight’s Super Bowl, and will no doubt drum up heightened buzz for series premiere – which kicks off immediately after the football extravaganza.

Check out the ad, which premiered ahead of time, after the jump! Hit play, if only to see Christina go airborne and Betty White!

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Peep these snaps of ‘Only Girl‘ Rihanna  on her way to Palms nightclub, LA last night.

Looking almost as washed as her denim, the star braved both the cold and the paparazzi to enter the venue, days after debuting her new look in Hollywood.

More below…

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In honour of our Best Of British week, today’s From The Vault pick is an all-time UK classic, ‘Dreams’ by Gabrielle.

By unleashing this single as her debut during Spring 1993, the songbird (then 23) achieved something every artist wishes for with their first effort: scoring a hit song that would not only be a fixture in your homeland, but which one would garner recognition the world over.

Indeed, the rousing mid-tempo reached the top spot of the UK Singles Charts, but it also went up to the second position of the Australian Singles Charts, it climbed to #11 in France and peaked at #26 on the US Billboard Charts. It’s accompanying album ‘Find Your Way’ was also a blockbuster success.

Gabrielle is yet another case, point, example of the brilliance the Britannia has to offer. From her unique look (see: eyepatch) to her distinctive vocal and songwriting ability, she was (and very much is) a world-class talent. A fact not shaken nor stirred by the contained nature of her success.

We hear the singer’s sixth album is near completion and we for one can’t wait!

Your thoughts?

After dominating the UK singles chart for two weeks last month, and almost following suit on the Billboard Hot 100, Jessie J’s ‘Domino’ is already one of the year’s biggest releases.

So, in further support of the upbeat love song, she took to ‘The Jonathan Ross‘ to serve a live rendition of the track for the talk show host and his lively guests.

Tuck in below…

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The Queen is back!

Indeed, in what has become another notch under Madonna‘s commercial belt, her latest single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin‘ has commanded a 14 million audience on US radio, a day after being released to its stations.

Details  below…

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A Soul-filled Fantasia brought the house down in her first performance since giving birth two months ago.

The ‘When I See You’ singer was joined by her mother as she headlined the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2012, which took place at the Clowes Memorial Hall last night.

And by all accounts, Ms. Barrino shut it down – news which makes us all the more amped for her new album!

Peep more pics via our friends at The YBF below…

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This week saw Simon Cowell wield the axe on the X Factor USA stints of Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul, and host Steve Jones.

Swosh!

Just like that the trio who anchored the heavily hyped show were uprooted and dashed to one side. In painfully public view

And yet while the masses have been largely empathetic toward the set, attention has immediately shifted to who will replace them. Indeed, almost instantly thrown into the fray were names such as Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and X Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch us weigh in on the drama. Be sure to let us know what YOU think!

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With a new tour and album on the horizon, Trey Songz whips up interest the best way he knows how – by stripping.

The  ‘Gotta Make It’ singer shed his clothes for VMAN, who he also talked to about his fifth studio album, the aptly titled ‘Chapter 5’.

Peep more pics of the R&B crooner below, as well as his words on the LP, below…

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