Check out the latest promo shots to come from ‘Grenade‘ belter Bruno Mars.

Shot in black and white, the snaps arrive just days after scored a number of notable accolades on Billboard’s Year End Charts, which included Top Male Hot 100 Artist of the Year and Top Male Radio Songs Artist.

Peep more from the promo below…

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As one of music’s biggest acts, it was only a matter of time before quirky Katy Perry made a return to the Saturday Night Live! stage.

In true SNL form, the ‘Firework’ singer engaged in many a hilarious skit, as well as taking to the main stage to perform.

After being named one of Billboard’s Top Artists of the Year and with her sophomore set ‘Teenage Dream’ being certified Double Platinum after selling  1.9 million in the US alone, Mrs Russell Brand has plenty to laugh about.

All the action after the jump…

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Looking at her today, it’s hard believe that people once hailed Britney Spears as the 2nd coming of Janet Jackson. Indeed, although her PR team forged a convient likeness to fellow blonde Madonna, it was clear that Britney’s creative team was reading and applying pages of “Miss Janet” book. And by we mean no shade, rather a nod to her. Ms. Spears used to be one hell of a performer.

Case, point, example: this 2002 performance of ‘Boys’ from her Dream Within A Dream Tour, featuring the mighty Pharrell Williams, also masterminded the track.

Here you’ll see vintage Britney commanding the stage in a way only she could at the start of last decade. The downright ridiculous lip-syncing is offset by some intricate choreography – including a made-for-MTV breakdown – that she manages to execute effortlessly. She oozed a sexiness and a confidence even when simply  walking across stage. And of course it doesn’t hurt that the song is a definite winner.

Aged 20 at the time, the ‘Circus’ singer was only 5 years into her recording career and was already performing like a seasoned world class act.

Unfortunately, fast forward 10 years later, Britney is merely a shadow of a shadow of a shadow of her former self, resorting to “armology”, “chairology”, and “wheel-me-around-the-stage-ology”. A sad reality, as her musical efforts continue to qualitatively stay on trend, garnering “hit” status in the process. Had she kept performing with such intensity, she would still have been THE biggest popstar on the planet – by way of undeniable fact and not PR fiction.

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Get all the way into ‘Great Times‘, the latest bid at chart supremacy by Will. I.Am.

Lifted from his upcoming LP ‘#WillPower‘, the single is the first release from the project to be released in Brazil  and features vocals from fellow ‘Black Eyed Peas‘ group member apl.de.ap.

Listen below…

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As the credits rolled on last night’s X Factor finale, one of the stars the show birthed, Misha B, stepped onto stage at London’s famed G-A-Y.

The singer-rapper, who was initially billed as shoo-in for the final, dusted off her recent elimination to rock the sell-out crowd with renditions of songs she sang on the show. Proving in the process why she is reportedly at the centre of a major label bidding war.

Peep all the action, as well as her introduction by mentor Kelly Rowland, after the jump…

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As 2011 inches nearer its final curtain call, annual review lists are pouring in a plenty. However, for many music enthusiasts, Billboard’s Top 25 Tours of the year tally proves the one to watch. Indeed, it clears the smoke and mirrors, giving true insight into who exactly is generating the big bucks and has real claim to the “superstar” status dished out all too generously these days.

So without further adieu, this year’s list awaits after the jump. Let’s just say it may surprise a few…

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Sure to be the envy of many a new mother, Mariah Carey continues to showcase her new slim-line figure; this time here  in London.

The singer, who gave birth to twins Monroe and Moroccan Cannon back in April, flew into the UK for the Noble Gift Gala – which she was honored at tonight. Noted for her outlandish antics, the 41 year old was the recipient of the 2011 Noble Gift Humanitarian Award – in recognition of her efforts in helping disadvantaged children. We love a diva who gives back.

Peep more pics of Ms. Carey-Cannon (including her arriving at the Dorchester Hotel) below…

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With the X Factor merely a day away from wrapping, judge Kelly Rowland is getting ready to return to the day job.

First on the agenda, it seems, is the follow-up to this year’s ‘Here I Am’, which Rowland revealed may boast a ‘Motown’ sound.

Details after the jump…

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‘Cue canned screams’

In what can only be described as the stuff teenage girls’ dreams are made of, Brit Pop troupes JLS and One Direction took to the X Factor UK stage this evening to perform a mash up of their respective hits.

Get familiar with the upbeat set below…

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In support of her recently released EP ‘Hurt’,  ‘Better In Time’ belle Leona Lewis took to the X Factor UK stage to perform the project’s title cut this evening.

Predictably understated and indicative of the performer’s growth since her days as a contestant on the series, her performance arrives months before the release of her ‘Glassheart‘ studio album.

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The X Factor 2011 final 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 earlier this year on FOX}.

Watch the hotly anticipated performances below…

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Moments ago, X Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland took to the stage with X Factor 2011 contestant Amelia to perform a rousing rendition of ‘River Deep,Mountain High‘ live.

Without further delay, get into the performance below…

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