‘4’, the latest effort to released by songbird Beyonce Knowles has received  a platinum certification today.

The R&B driven LP, which spawned the Top 5 hit ‘Best Thing I Never Had’, is also expected to chart favorably on this week’s Billboard 200 as well as the United World Chart.

To date, the LP has surpassed combined worldwide sales of 1.04 million records making it one of the highest selling releases of this quarter.

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Never one to deliver halfhearted performances, Rap deity Kanye West lived up to his unrivaled reputation with a dramatic performance of some of his greatest hits at the Splendour In The Grass Festival, Australia justs hours ago.

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With the phenomenal  news that she has signed to Universal Music becoming the hot topic of the day, it seems that Lil Kim‘s fans and sceptics alike are wondering exactly what this signing will mean for the next chapter of the entertainer’s career.

More specifically, what it will mean for her chances of finally becoming the crossover artist Universal may just be hoping she will turn into with their backing.

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As earlier reported, Nicole Scherzinger is set to get ‘Wet’ on the latest single to be lifted from her ‘Killer Love’ LP (European edition).

The former Pussycat Doll is gearing up to release the Stargate track’s accompanying. And so as to heighten anticipation among fans, the 33 year old has unveiled official video stills from the clip.

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British newcomer Mike Hough has been drumming quite the buzz since stepping out on the music scene earlier this year.

Aged just 19, the Essex bred singer’s brand of Soul-Pop has caught the attention of many including BBC 1 Xtra, and more recently Global Music Publishing – where he signed a lucrative publishing deal last month. The move will see Hough join the likes of Corrine Baley Rae on the GMP roster as he records his debut album with some of the biggest names in music.

Though the LP isn’t due in stores until early next year, be ahead of the curve and get into this great talent. You’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from him in the months and year coming!

Setlist: Best Thing I Never Had (Beyonce Cover) Nothing To Lose Interview

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Check out the latest offering from world renowned producer  Swizz Beatz and his superstar lover, Alicia Keys.

Titled ‘International Party’, the video sees take the party throwing skills all across the world in support of their involvement with Reebok‘s ‘Reethym Of Life‘ campaign.

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Can you guess who was spotted sporting a leaner, trimmer, physique while performing over the weekend? Find out after the jump…

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In what will come as both a shock and surprise to her ever loyal fans, Lil Kim has done what she had previously said she would never do.

Sign once more to a major record label.

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For months, speculation has been rife that soulful singer Fantasia is with child. Beyond a simple celebrity pregnancy, the 26 year old’s pregnancy would carry with it much controversy, given reports that the father was supposedly Antwaun Cook.

Many will remember Cook as the married man who hid his relationship status with his wife from the American Idol alum, arguably serving as the cause of her suicide attempt last summer.

Well, if you thought the ‘Bittersweet’ singer’s story was already complex, her “special announcement” yesterday at a Jacksonville show will raise more than a few eyebrows.

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Check out JLS founder Oritse at the Virgin Active Triathlon event this weekend, in support of the fitness organisation’s bid to encourage healthy living.

He and his fellow group members had cause to celebrate hours ago when it was announced that they had scored their fifth #1 single with ‘She Make Me Wanna’.

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