It’s been almost 6 years since Nelly Furtado set the charts ablaze with her career-defining album ‘Loose’. Produced almost entirely by Timbaland, the 2006 set churned out hit after hit, etching the words ‘Promiscuous’ and ‘Maneater‘ into Pop consciousness.

And then it went silent.

Furtado spent the years following raising her daughter and releasing Spanish material.

However, the wheels are finally a-turning for the singer’s return to the English speaking charts. And this time she’s enlisted help of a noted hitmaker.

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Def Jam‘s newest signee Luke James has been been drumming up quite the buzz as of late.

The singer-songwriter, who counts Beyonce as a big fan, visited That Grape Juice’s The Splash recently to perform a rousing set. Included in his session was a stellar take on a track titled ‘All of the Night’ by a certain Kelly Rowand – who too is a huge supporter of his.

Check out Luke soar above, and…

Click here to watch his full set!

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Kelly Rowland digs into her inner disco diva in these shots from Hunger Magazine.  The ‘Motivation’ hitmaker, who is diligently at work on her 4th studio album (due 2012), reteams with the famed Rankin (who also lists directing Rowland’s ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ video to credit) for the interesting shoot.  The collection marks the second time an American singer was found featured in the fashion mag – Kelis being the first.

See more of the ‘Work’ singer doing just that below (thanks to GlobalGrind):

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Pop potentate Madonna moves to join the long list of divas daring to foray into fragrance.  Joining Madge’s ‘Material Girl’ fashion line, this collection, ‘Truth or Dare’, borrows its title from Madge’s famed 1991 tour documentary that (at the time of its release) was the biggest of its kind and still ranks in the top ten most successful documentaries of all time.  If its fragrant followup will follow in such steps has yet to be seen.  But what can be seen is the ‘Ray Of Light’ songstress beaming in the new ad making its rounds in print and web.

The ad’s reveal comes shortly after news that despite nabbing a nomination at the 2012 Golden Globes for her song ‘Masterpiece’ (featured on we directorial effort ‘W.E.’), the song did not qualify for nomination at the Academy Awards.  Another music monarch, however, may walk away with the gold – Mary J. Blige.

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After Pop doll Rihanna caused much heated debate with her video for ‘You Da One’ last night, it has become all to easy the clip’s release  wasn’t the only major event in the performer’s life last night.

For, much to the dismay of  ear plug manufacturers the world over-  it also marked the end of her lengthy ‘Loud Tour‘.

Now, watch her deliver the tour’s very last showing in the city of London below…

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“Don’t hate me ‘cos I’m beautiful“

Peep this shot of ‘The Way You Love Me‘ singer Keri Hilson  at Devyne Stephens’ “This Christmas” celebration in Atlanta recently.

Enjoying the company of Chris Tucker, Akon and long time producer Polow Da Don, the belter’s appearance at the event arrives after she was snapped in West Hollywood partying it up with adoring fans.

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Since triple threat mogul Beyonce announced that she was expecting her first child with fellow entertainer Jay Z, many of her fans have been left wondering just when she intends to get into the studio and record her fifth album.

With the critical acclaim her R&B driven LP ‘4‘ is receiving, there are some who are hoping its follow up follows suit.

On the other hand, there are others who feel she should take a more Top 40 route to encourage greater sales figures and a guaranteed chance at nabbing multiple #1 singles.

Now’s the chance to let Beyonce know what you’re thinking.

Confused?

All will be revealed below…

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If the last year has proved anything for Pop maestra Keri Hilson, it is that nothing beats a healthy relationship between an artist and their fans.

For after watching them take her single ‘Pretty Girl Rock‘ to platinum status in the US and its supporting album to the top ten of the UK Album chart, it is fair to say Hilson has made quite impression on her ever tuned in support base.

Now find out what happened when one of these fans bumped into the singer in West Hollywood recently below…

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While The Fresh Prince of Bel Air enjoyed an impressive 6 year run, the sitcom’s impact on pop culture is immeasurable.

Indeed, the show – which saw viewers the world over welome Will, Carlton, Ashley, and co into both their living rooms and their hearts – is a television classic.

As such, the reuniting of the show’s cast was never going to go unnoticed.

This week saw Karyn Parsons (who played ditzy sister, Hilary) host a luncheon to benefit the charity Sweet Blackberry. And joining festivities were her former cast-mates Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro (who played Carlton), James Avery (who played Uncle Phil), Tatyana Ali (Ashley).

The Banks’ butler Jeffrey (played by Joseph Marcell), as well as the two Aunt Viv‘s were unfortunately absent.

However, seeing Will and co together again took us back to the good ol’ days.

Check out this nostalgic flashback with conjured up!

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It may be hard to believe, but two years have passed since the release of Alexandra Burke‘s debut album.

So now, in support of its long awaited follow up, the performer took to hit British show ‘Loose Women‘ to discuss both the project and her plans for the coming year.

Watch below

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Peep these snaps of ‘Diary‘ singer Alicia Keys on the streets of New York, accompanied by her younger brother Cole and son Egypt.

Her sighting comes one week after she revealed that 2012 would see her release her fifth studio album, the follow up to critically acclaimed ‘The Element Of Freedom’ and ‘As I Am‘.

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With Christmas but a few days away, Rihanna unwraps the video for her latest single ‘You Da One’.

What are you waiting for? Peep the model in Melina directed clip below…

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