Pop belter Jessie J lived up to her billing tonight when she rocked the X Factor UK with a showstopping performance of her new single ‘Who You Are’.

A favourite of fans and critic alike, the stirring ballad was lent a new lease of life after his emotional showing. Check it out after the jump…

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“I’ll drink to that!“.

Congratulations are most certainly in order for the masterminds behind ‘Talk That Talk’, the latest album by Island Princess Rihanna.

For much to the delight of her fan base, it has gone straight to the top of the UK Albums Chart after its release last week.

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With Beyonce‘s ‘Elements of 4’ DVD but a few days away from release, more from the action-packed set has surfaced. This time its an alternate version of her well-received ‘Countdown’ music video.

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You only turn 25 once, and JLS made sure member Ortise had a celebration to remember.

 After performing a hit filled set at London’s G-A-Y, the group’s founding member was serenaded by a stripper – who let it all hang out, quite literally.

Peep more hilarious shots below…

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Today’s From The Vault pick comes in the form of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Call On Me’.

A duet with St. Louis native Nelly, the cut was released in 2006 as the first single from the superstar’s ninth LP,’20 Y.O’. With production courtesy of then-boyfriend Jermaine Dupri and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, ‘Call’ was a moderate hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 for six weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

The track was the triple-threat diva’s first “hand-clap ballad” try out, which had been rather controversial among her legion of fans. In spite of the change in style, the track still had all the winning elements of a classic Janet cut: great harmonies, whimsical melody, catchy hooks…

The Hype Williams directed music video depicts the ‘All For You’ singer as a mystical goddess, and is influenced by African and Asian cultures.

Although its use of CGI was criticized by some, it remains one of the 45 year old’s most artistic videos to date.

One thing is for sure: Janet Jackson is a living legend, a visionary who has changed the face of the entertainment industry forever. Having said that, we strongly feel it’s about time J stopped celebrating past glories from the 80’s and 90’s and started concentrating on having another decade filled with #1’s. As we have stated in previous posts, Damita Jo still has IT in abundance, so there is absoluetly no reason why, given the right material and promotion, she shouldn’t be back on top.

Judging from some of today’s biggest acts, it’s clear to say that the world is in need of some more Discipline from Ms. Jackson (if you Nasty!)

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Peep this snap of chart topper Chris Brown on the set of his latest video for ‘Strip‘.

Shot this weekend and reportedly awash with scantily clad video ‘models’ , the clip is the first to be lifted in support of ‘Fortune‘, Brown’s upcoming album due out in March 2012.

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It’s finally here.

One day after Rap belle Nicki Minaj found herself in a Twitter spat with Pop veteran Cher, the video for Birdman‘s ‘Y U Mad‘ in which she and Lil Wayne both feature on has made its debut.

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The eighth live show of  X Factor 2011 aired tonight.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched last month on FOX}.

Watch this week’s performances below…

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Pregnancy has done very little to dim the light that is Beyonce‘s media presence.

For, shortly after her ’20/20′ interview airs on December 2nd in the US, her pre-recorded ‘A Night with Beyonce Special (which saw yours truly in attendance) will air on the  UK’s ITV.

Premiering on December 4th at 9pm, the show will feature the entertainer performing several of her well loved cuts, such as ‘Crazy In Love’ and ‘End Of Time’.

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Peep these shots of Mary J. Blige enjoying the company of fellow R&B royal Monica in Atlanta recently.

In the city for the last of four intimate dates in support of her latest album ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues‘, Ms. Blige was also snapped with the Rapper Young Jeezy and her husband Kendu.

More from the night below…

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