Responsible for writing  some of the greatest hits to be released in the last ten years (two of them being Beyonce‘s ‘Single Ladies’ and Rihanna‘s ‘Umbrella‘) , there are some who would say that The Dream is one of Pop’s more underrated contributors.

Now find out what his take on the matter is in the second commercial for his free album ‘1977′, below…

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In a bid to keep his debut album atop of the charts in the coming week, Roc Nation maestro J .Cole treated viewers of the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Show‘ to a performance of his ‘Work Out‘ release.

The performance comes just hours after he thanked fans on the social networking site  Twitter for taking his album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story‘ to #1 on the Billboard 200.

Check him out in action below…

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The X-Factor USA is here!

Fox’s much hyped British import has finally kicked off on American soil and looks set to be the biggest show of its kind.

Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, the show favours American Idol with its nationwide auditions. However, there is a defining twist in that  groups and solo acts over 25’s are eligible to enter.

Unsurprisingly, with this being the boot camp phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage.

Check out the best and worst (as they become available) from this, the fifth episode, below…

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Renown for her outlandish outfits and antics, Nicki Minaj appears markedly more demure on the cover of Cosmopolitan‘s November issue.

Though nearing the end of her ‘Pink Friday’ campaign, the Young Money madame continues to keep her name ablaze with a series of new features, including a guest spot on Willow Smith‘s hot tamale comeback ‘Fireball’.

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Willow Smith is back! And this time, the 10 year old wonder has enlisted Nicki Minaj for her new single ‘Fireball’!

Listen to the pair light it up after the jump!

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That Rihanna reign just won’t let up!  Most recently spotted in London prepping fans for what would (undoubtedly be) an unforgettable beginning to her string of UK shows, the ‘SOS’ singer was certainly assisted by her faithful Navy to earn her latest accolade.

For, as Billboard reports today, ‘We Found Love’ is finding the model etched in history books yet again due to the song’s performance on the Hot 100 charts -snatching the title from a beloved ‘Music’ star.

Find out who and how below:

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Pop force Lady Gaga‘s foray into television may be getting an extension – this time in the form of a bio-pic. Entitled ‘The Fame Monster:  The Lady Gaga Story’, word has it the women’s network is nearing the final steps of preparation and the film should be getting the greenlight soon.

Reports have it:

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Pop belter Jessie J was the belle of the red carpet at the MOBO Awards 2011 tonight. Donning a gothic black ensemble, the ‘Do It Like A Dude’ singer was all smiles as she sashayed into Scotland’s SECC where the Urban annual was held this year.  Just as well, as she she scooped the most awards on the night – taking home 4, including Album of the Year for her debut ‘Who You Are’.

Other stars in attendance at the event (which celebrates Music of Black Origin) were Jason Derulo, JLS, former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan, and the legendary Boys II Men.

More pics below…

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Set to premiere in its entirety tomorrow, the video for the song ‘Boo Thang‘ recorded by Verse Simmonds and X Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland received a promotional push today, with the surfacing of behind the scenes footage from the shoot.

Peep all the fun and festivities below…

Months ago, a L’Oreal Paris commercial starring the company’s long time spokesmodel Beyonce surfaced here.

Now peep the behind the scenes footage taken from the shoot, which sees the entertainer explain the inspiration behind the advertisement and why it is one of her more intimate showings to date.

Video below…

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One day has passed since it was confirmed here that Roc Nation Rapper J Cole was to enjoy a  #1 position with his debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story‘.

Now, the entertainer has taken to Twitter to thank his fans for purchasing 218,000 copies of the LP in its first week of release.

Peep his very special message below…

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Heralded by many as one of Pop Culture’s most powerful players- responsible for the careers of Rihanna, Pink, Usher, TLC and Avril Lavigne–  LA Reid is one man whose opinion at times has been cited by Pop enthusiasts as the gospel itself.

Now find out what he had  to say about his long time acquaintance Beyonce during an interview in support of his show X Factor USA…

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