Still on the promotional campaign for his #1 ‘R.E.D Album‘, Rap staple Game rocked ‘The Tonight With Jay Leno‘ with a live performance of the song ‘Pot Of Gold‘.

Accompanied by a live band and his ever poignant lyrics, the entertainer recently made headlines when he proposed to his long time girlfriend under the gaze of conveniently placed paparazzo.

Watch him in action below…

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“If something isn’t broken don’t try to fix it“.

Sure to appease many of Nicki Minaj‘s support base, the above seems to be train of thought behind the creative process of her upcoming LP, that is- if comments made by producer Kane Beatz are anything to go by.

Responsible for producing the likes of ‘Dear Old Nicki‘ and the smash hit ‘SuperBass’, which both feature on the Rapper’s debut cd, he has confirmed that he has signed on to work on her sophomore album just months before its release.

Find out what he had to say about the album below…

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Nights ago, Rihanna‘s  appearance  on the X Factor USA drew in both fans and critics alike eager to see just how she would fare as a role as a guest judge on the competition.

Now more footage from her contribution to the series has surfaced and sees her discuss why she feels the show is a much needed presence in today’s industry.

Watch below…

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“Age ain’t nothing but a number. Age ain’t nothing but a thing”

Pop superstar Janet Jackson continues to show that you’re only as old as you feel. For, as her latest promo shots for Blackglama highlight, she remains ever-ripe – even at 45. Her ‘What Becomes A Legend Most?’ snaps for the fur firm simply get better and better.

The youngest of the Jackson clan is currently on the second leg of her worldwide ‘Number Ones Tour’, which when wrapped is set to have grossed well over $50 million. Not bad for an ‘intimate’ trek. Not bad at all.

{Spotted at Punch Bowl}

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Pop force Jessie J looks all flavours of fierce in this new promo shot for Pretty Polly tights. The leggy ‘Price Tag’ singer was chosen by the firm to front their new Statement line.

Speaking on J’s enlistment, Polly’s brand director David Hinchcliffe said: “She’s got awesome style, but her attitude as well as her persona make a terrific choice for our collection”.

The 23 year old’s foray into fashion is occurs as she intensifies her charitable efforts. Indeed, J this week helped launch Capital FM’s Help a Capital Child Appeal – which serves to help teenagers battling cancer.

Kudos to Jessie for continuing to build a brand that is both edgy and educating. More power to her.

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Famed rapper Rick Ross made headlines earlier today after collapsing from a severe seizure while en route to Memphis, Tennessee  for a promotional appearance.  Hours later, the rapper took to Twitter to assure fans that he was fine.

However, reports are now surfacing the rapper has suffered a second seizure causing another emergency flight landing – this time in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was rushed to a nearby hospital.

More on this as it develops…

*UPDATE*

The rapper is now in a Birmingham, Alabama emergency room but said to be in stable condition.

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With just a few days left until it’s visual premiere, ‘Leave (Get Out)’ singer Jojo has gotten fans all riled up for ‘Disaster’ – the first offering from her forthcoming ‘Jumping Trains’ album.  Famed hip-hop director Benny Boom occupies the director’s chair on the pop cut that is steadily gaining buzz on radio and charts alike.

Speaking with FuseTV, the songstress dished on why the album is her most personal, inspirations behind the work, and more.  We’ve already shown you a behind-the-scenes look, now Jojo invites fans in to get more behind the scene looks at the cut’s accompanying video after the jump:

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The 90s R&B teen scene was already well occupied by the Brandys and Monicas of the world by the time then-18-year-old Mya came into play.  Sporting a soft soprano and street savvy dance moves, fans were introduced to what looked like Aaliyah’s distant R&B cousin.  However, time would prove Ms. Harrison to be more than a spinoff.

With her debut single boldly professing ‘It’s All About Me’ with fellow diva-in-training Sisqo, Mya blasted onto charts with a slew of R&B top 10 hits.  Then after her 2000 sophomore smash ‘Fear Of Flying’ soared up charts and yielded her signature #1 hit ‘Case of the Ex’, the ‘Movin’ On’ songbird was quickly moving into becoming a formidable force across multiple genre tallies – still following Aaliyah’s archetype of harmonizing with hip hop hitmakers (see: Jay Z, Jadakiss).  But, it would be her enlistment on 2001’s remake of ‘Lady Marmalade’ featuring then-rising Pop starlets Christina Aguilera, Pink and Rap queen Lil’ Kim that cemented the R&B star’s view on the Pop telescope.

And while the song’s tenure on charts did raise ‘Mya awareness’ in other arenas, it ushered in a dilemma as well.  Could she follow-up the joint effort with her own solo success?  The subsequent ‘Mizzaundastood’ and ‘Stripped’ eras of Pink and Christina‘s respective careers may have lifted them to new heights, but Mya’s ‘MoodRing’ failed to strike a similar chord with fans.  Its respectable chart entry and ‘My Love Is Like Whoa’ intro set it on the ground running initially, but just a few weeks later it had ‘fallen’ off charts faster than its second single – struggling to secure Gold status.

After a brief hiatus, the songstress returned with the Lil’ Wayne-assisted ‘Lock U Down’ from her fourth album ‘Liberation’ – which freely fell into obscurity.  This Japan-only release, followed by other albums of similar suiting, all indicated that Mya had lost her footing on US Pop charts.

So what’s the problem? Her sheer talent has kept her in mention with today’s top Urban divas, while movie and talent show appearances have, to some degree, kept her ‘celebrity’ alive.  But what we want to know is: were her previous chart shortcomings marketing mishaps or musical missteps?

You weigh in.  Product vs. promotion:  Have we seen the best of the ‘Best of Me’ songstress?  Or will the right product and/or promotion bring Mya back?

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Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj got to play dress-up in ‘W’ magazine.  Generally known for paying homage to her rap predecessors, this time she took ‘taking a leaf out of the history books’ to a new level in her ever-regal, Francesco Vezzoli snapshots.

The images, which surface just days after the rapstress learned of her American Music Award nominations and revealed plans on album #2, can be found in the famed magazine’s November issue.

See more of Miss Minaj below (thanks to C.G.):

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Currently making many an impressive move on charts globally, ‘We Found Love’ is gearing up to become one of Rihanna‘s biggest hits to date.

Now peep the official behind the scenes footage from the video, which premieres in its entirety any day now…

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‘It’s nothing to a Boss’.  Probably the thoughts of famed rapper Ricky Rozay – known to most by moniker Rick Ross.  Earlier today, headlines over the net were ablaze with reports of Ross suffering a severe seizure while en route to Memphis, TN, – forcing his flight to make an emergency landing.

However, after friend and fellow rapper Wale took to Twitter to assure fans of Ricky’s well being, the Boss himself has now lent a visual to the social network to confirm such.  Undeterred by the events of earlier today, Ross did not mention his episode but did thank fans for concern and continued his flight to Memphis for the grand opening of a new ‘Wingstop’ restaurant.

Peep the Boss in action after the jump:

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As we reported here, fans of R&B diva Keyshia Cole have a new reason to look to 2012 as the Oakland-native revealed her 5th studio album is due is February.  The LP, titled ‘Woman To Woman’,  is reportedly set to unveil its lead single by December 2011.

‘Woman’ serves as the follow-up to Cole’s 2010 aluminum-selling  ‘Calling All Hearts’.   And, while the album didn’t much answer from record buyers, the ‘Different Me’ diva is undoubtedly hoping her new album has a different outcome.

With a new movie and reality show on the horizon coupled with new management in the form of famed record exec Kevin Liles, she may be on the right track.  Taking to Twitter to share her joy, the singer exclaimed:

MY NEW TEAM IS GR8.  I will name them all very soon. New team. New life. New album. My child. My husband. 30’s are the new 20’s LOL. AND SO FORTH AND SO ON.”

Are you ready to hear new music from Keyshia Cole?

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