Soulful crooner Frank Ocean emerged as one the year’s biggest breakout acts, striking quite the chord with critics and fans alike.

Interestingly, the singer-songwriter, who penned Beyonce ‘4’ favourite ‘I Miss You‘, has also caught the attention of the fashion world, posing in the latest issue of Men’s Vogue (L’Uomo Vogue) – who declare him “the best R&B lyricist since Prince”. Hmm.

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With Jessie J confirmed as one of the coaches on the UK incarnation of The Voice, what better way to see what she’s in for than to pay a visit to the stage where it all started – ‘The Voice of Holland’.

Though a megahit in the US (and sold to many countries around the globe), the show’s title and format are actually of Dutch origin.

Anyway, history lesson over. Check out Jessie rock the house with a special rendition of ‘Price Tag’ with a finalist Marloes  from earlier tonight after the jump…

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It’s been a long time coming (three years to be exact), but Brandy‘s new studio album is a-coming. In March 2012 to be precise.

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Renown for speaking a language of ‘HITS’, producer Timbaland isn’t one for making headlines. However, his recent comments about late protegee Aaliyah and his feelings for her certainly make for quite the intriguing read.

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For all the “future fierce” Christina Aguilera promised her last LP ‘Bionic‘ would boast, the album has ironically been confined to the past. Just as well; as its below par sales, uneven material, and the general drama surrounding the singer at the time of its release, flung her once-flourishing career in the dumps.

However, this year saw the 30 year old stage quite the bounce-back with a judging role on season one of NBC’s runaway hit ‘The Voice’ and a guest slot on Maroon 5‘s chart smash ‘Moves Like Jagger’.

Capitalising on both, as well as the forthcoming season of The Voice, the one-time ‘Dirrty’ girl is reportedly prepping her comeback much sooner than expected.

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In love with Classic R&B?

Then get all the way into ‘Cosign‘, the latest jam to be spawned by ‘SWV‘.

Without further delay, listen below…

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Nights ago, Pop staple Chris Brown treated fans in Dubai to a night of his ‘FAME Tour’ ,in a bid to boost sales of its supporting album in the country.

Performing a variety of his oft loved cuts, his set included live renditions of the songs ‘Yeah 3X‘ and ‘Beautiful People’, to name just two.

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Get into the latest snap released in support of Leona Lewis‘ ‘Glassheart‘ LP due out in March 2012.

Arriving just days after her breath taking set at the Royal Variety Performance, the shot comes almost a week after she performed a rendition of the song ‘Hurt‘ on the X Factor 2011 Final.

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To say Pop force Britney Spears has had a tumultuous few years would quite the understatement. Indeed, between her well publicised personal issues and career mishaps, it’s fair to say a ray of a good news is just what the doctor ordered.

And what good news it is. For, according to a number of reliable sources, the star is now engaged to long-term boyfriend Jason Trawick.

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As a former child star herself, Janet Jackson has often cited her early introduction into the world of show business as being the route cause of her long running battle with depression.

Now, in response to the news that her niece Paris has landed her very first movie role at the age of 13, the ‘Miss You Much‘ maestra has weighed in on the situation.

Her thoughts below…

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Since she hit the scene back in 2008, Lady GaGa has been on the receiving end of many a criticism.

Labelled a copy-cat by sects of Madonna’s fan base and cited as being blasphemous by The Catholic League, Ms. Germanotta is one entertainer who very few have little to say about.

Now, readers of Billboard have shared their thoughts on ‘The Fame‘ singer.

They think she’s overrated.

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Peep Nicole Scherzinger striking a pose in Allure magazine’s January issue. As ever, the 32 year old looks stunning.

However, while the former Pussycat Doll may be facing forward, we’re still nonethewiser as to whether that’s the direction her career’s heading in.

Having worked her ‘Killer Love’ LP to moderate success on this side of the pond, things remain uncertain Stateside. After a series of delays and failed singles, the US version of the album is supposedly set to hit stores next month. Yet without a hit single in sight and X Factor USA doing little to activate public interest, smart money would be on another delay. Something, if true, would see the retooled album arrive in stores (if it does at all) more or less a year after it initially dropped. A mucky mess.

Unfortunate, as she has the look, the voice, the moves, and the swagger. Yet, clearly late and lacking is her misguided material and any sort of connection with the record buying public. Will her new single ‘Pretty’ do the trick? Based on your comments, we would hold our breath…ay, ay.

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