Though recent years have seen many try their best to deny it, the impact singer/actress Brandy Norwood has made on Pop culture is in many ways unrivalled.

From influencing a generation of viewers with ‘Moesha‘ to inspiring the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna with her oft celebrated material, Ms. Norwood is without a doubt one of music’s more groundbreaking staples.

Now, fellow belter JoJo has shared her thoughts on the singer she has long cited as an inspiration.

Her comments below…

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Since surfacing online yesterday, Nicki Minaj‘s latest release ‘Roman In Moscow’ has caused quite the stir, generating an even greater buzz for her upcoming album- ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

So, in what will be sure to have ‘Barbz‘ everywhere rejoicing and singing God’s praises, the Rapper has announced that she is to release a ‘trailer like’ video for the cut ahead of the album’s release.

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As the mastermind behind Pop quartet JLS, Oritse Williams has successfully built up what can only be described as a ‘cookie cutter clean‘ image in the British media.

Often finding himself in the shadows of some of the band’s more outgoing members, there are many- despite the notoriety the group has enjoyed since competing on the X Factor UK– who still know very little about he or his past.

Now,he has spoken openly about his impossibly difficult childhood in support of the band’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut‘ DVD.

His moving story below…

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With her debut album dropping in April 2012, Pop ‘Fireball‘ Willow Smith  kicked off the project’s promotional tour this week with an insightful interview with none other than Ryan Seacrest.

Discussing everything from the unique bond she shares with her parents, her love for Rapper Nicki Minaj and her eclectic taste for the arts, this is one interview you do not want to miss.

Watch below…

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Tomorrow night, the British network ITV will air the ‘A Night With Beyonce‘ TV special in support of her the performer’s latest album ‘4‘.

So, in a bid to whet the appetites of her ever tuned in fan base,they have released sneak peaks of a number of the night’s performances.

Now get into footage of the entertainer rocking out to the song ‘End Of Time‘ below…

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Though not rocking the stages in support of her latest album ‘4’, pregnancy has seemed to increase public views of ‘Baby Boy’ singer Beyonce and baby bump as she’s made an impressive number of promo rounds.  While many-a-murmur has accompanied the pregnancy since its unveiling at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, none more so the sex and due date of the expected baby Carter.

In a revealing sit-down with Katie Couric, Bey may just be ready to deliver the news so many have been waiting for. Check out your full view after the jump:

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With a starring role in Tyler Perry’s forthcoming ‘The Marriage Counselor’ and a well as a highly anticipated album, it’s safe to say Brandy is not playing.  But, as her 2012 is looked busier than ever, news had long made rounds on many-an-outlet that the ‘Full Moon’ beauty would be filling out BET’s hit sitcom ‘The Game’.  That capacity, previously reported as just a guest starring role however, has now been confirmed to be a starring role throughout the season.

Officially joining the cast of the series, the ‘Sitting Up In My Room’ singer will be one of many new faces made room for on season 5 of the highly rated series including reported guest stars on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s’ Nene Leakes, Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, and more:

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‘Down For Whatever’ diva Kelly Rowland lets her hair down on the dazzling January 2012 cover of Marie Claire UK.  The Texan beauty, who is undoubtedly celebrating her recent Grammy nod for ‘Motivation’, took to the famed magazine to discuss a number of topics including her estranged father, the international release of the acclaimed ‘Here I Am’, and her thoughts on ever having a child.

Hot on the promo tour for the aforementioned set, Rowland received quite the ovation for her rocking BBC 1Xtra Live 2011 performances.  An ovation the starlet should certainly be accustomed to, if nowhere else, on the fashion tip as 2011 has seen the diva in some of her fiercest fashions.

Check below for the latest additions to that coveted wardrobe (thanks, in part, to OMK):

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Rap’s reigning bipolar femcee Nicki Minaj joins fans of pop Tinwoman Britney Spears in wishing her a happy 30th birthday.  Once joined forces on Spears lukewarm received ‘Femme Fatale Tour’, the Grammy-nominated rapstress took a break from celebrating her own recent Billboard “Rising Star” Award to send her former tourmate well wishes.

See what Minaj, who will soon be celebrating her own birthday, had to say below:

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‘We Found Love’ singer Rihanna wasn’t finding much love in the U.K. at her stop at the London’s O2 arena last night after showing up over an hour late for the gig.  Though landing atop world charts with her latest effort ‘Talk That Talk’, the singer is still on a worldwide trek promoting its predecessor on the ‘Loud Tour’.

Now rocking a blonde do, the wear and tear on Riri is starting to show more and more in her appearance and already lacking vocals.  As much as we joke about the Barbadian beauty and her statue-inspired choreography, album #6 may really need to be where her break begins.

See more shots from the event below (courtesy of Daily Mail):

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Switch that messy Kardashian nonsense off! The Braxton sisters are back and in a big way.

After warming our hearts with their debut season, Toni, Trina, Towanda, Traci, and, of course, Tamar, return to the small screen with season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

Last week saw the show take a Thanksgiving hiatus.  But, much to fan delight, you can now check out episode 3 of the latest season below…

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In two days time, the long awaited ‘A Night With Beyonce‘ TV special will air on Britain’s ITV, much to the delight of the performer’s ever tuned in fan base.

Now peep this exclusive footage of the song bird performing her smash hit ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ on the night below…

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