Just days before the 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards are set to air, it has been confirmed that ‘Do It Like A Dude’ singer Jessie J will take to the stage.  The star, who will serve as this year’s featured house artist, will be serenading viewers and attendees alike throughout the entire telecast.

This is no doubt another coup for British talent – as not only will Adele perform too, she’s also up for a number of the night’s biggest awards.

Jessie’s addition isn’t the only one, as the news comes on the heels of the announcement that ‘Give Me Everything’ duo Pitbull and Ne-Yo have joined the festivity’s billing.

Fans can catch the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. And for this year will be slightly different as That Grape Juice will in the house live at show itself. Click here for details of our coverage!

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In a bid to shed the Barbie gimmick which has come to define them, Pop starlets The Saturdays are hitting the festival circuit hard this year prior to their arena tour in December.

There most recent stop was the V Festival in Chelmsford this past weekend, where they performed a bevy of their biggest hits

Check out the ladies do what they do best (and in some instances, worst) below…

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Kelly Rowland was one of many names on the bill this weekend for Oakland’s KMEL 2011 Summer Jam.  The dance ‘Commander’ treated fans to renditions of ‘Soldier’, ‘Motivation’, and more in a medley of hits.

See a snippet of the performance as well as a backstage interview after the jump:

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Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis is gearing up for the release of her latest video – the visual for controversial new single ‘Collide’.

Despite a lukewarm response to the actual song, the track has made many a headline – not least due to the plagiarism lawsuit which was filed against Lewis and label Syco.

With the matter now settled (and Avicii added as named feature), the X Factor star is pressing on – teasing fans today with these still from the single’s much delayed video. The clip is slated to debut any day now – especially as its September 4th UK release was nots revised after the case went to court.

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In what will be sure to serve a boost for the controversy-stricken ‘Michael Jackson Forever’ concert, Pop force Beyonce has been confirmed as the latest entertainer to sign on to tribute the man she has heralded as her idol.

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With a striking voice and look to match, Cherri V has understandably drummed up quite the industry buzz. One which looks set to intensify, as her promotional push picks up steam.

A former member of Sony Music group Trinity Stone (with the Sugababes’ Jade Ewen), V has struck out on her own – boasting a sound which could easily see her as a fixture on charts of the Urban and Pop persuasions.

With many a live show on the horizon and a recording stint in the US forthcoming, you’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from this bright new. For now,  you can and hear her soar on this, the latest episode of The Splash!

Her new mixtape, ‘Shades of Red’, is available to download by clicking here.

Setlist:

Motivation (Kelly Rowland Cover)

Greedy Eyes

Interview

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As previously reported, sassy Jennifer Lopez shot the video for her latest single ‘Papi’ over the weekend.

The singer, who’ll soon be lacking a papi of her own once her divorce clears, was filmed dancing in the streets as she dodged paparazzi. Definitely an interesting take on what is ultimately a club track.

Check out the footage after the jump…

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One week after a snippet of Nicki Minaj’s latest collaboration with producer David Guetta was published here, the complete version of their sonic lovechild has finally made its way online.

Titled ‘Turn Me On’, the upbeat dance number sees Ms.Minaj land on Euro-Pop ground, armed with her now trademark style of singing and Guetta’s ever attention grabbing production wizardry.

The release features on the producer’ LP ‘Nothing But The Beat‘.

Listen below…

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We reported it here first and today it was made official. R&B diva Brandy has officially signed with Sony Music.

Find out which label she’s now under and when we can expect new material after the jump!

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In support of his free internet LP ‘1977′ , world renowned songwriter  The Dream has released a uniquely titled song from the project in a bid to generate further attention for it ahead of its release in a few days time.

‘Murderer’.

Check it out below…

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It’s been a long time coming, yet freedom finally awaits for J.Cole‘s debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’.

Due September 27th via Roc Nation/Columbia, the hotly anticipated set is preceded by singles ‘Who Dat’, ‘Work Out’, and ‘Can’t Get Enough’.

We want to know, though: after all the hype and delays are you still checking for Mr Cole now the wheels are finally turning?

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Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts makes a bid for solo stardom with her debut album ‘Cinderella’s Eyes’.

The quirky Pop starlet will no doubt be hoping record-buyers open not only their eyes, but wallets too when the set arrives in stores on September 26th.

So as to whet appetites, Roberts today released the cover and tracklisting for the LP.

Check out what ‘Team Ginge’s self-declared leader will be serving up below…

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