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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It’s here! The countdown to the premiere of pop superstar Beyonce‘s new visual ended today with the unveiling of ‘Countdown’.  The latest offering from the singer’s critically and commercially acclaimed fourth album ‘4’, the colorful clip sees the starlet pay homage to Hollywood’s golden age – namely channeling her inner Audrey Hepburn.

While the album has been mainstay on Billboard’s upper-half since its June debut (and up two spots from last week), will ‘4’ be on the rebound due to ‘Countdown’?  With baby bump co-star making a well publicized music video debut, get into the Adria Petty-directed action after the jump:

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Kelly Rowland shimmers and shines in the video for ‘Boo Thang’ – a track by Verse Simmons she guests on.

The Gil Green directed clip was shot last month, and precedes Rowland’s own visual for new single ‘Lay It On Me’ – which is believed to be a matter of days away from premiering.

In the meanwhile, peep ‘Boo Thang’ after the jump…

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After scooping a whopping 4 gongs at the MOBO Awards 2011, singing sensation Jessie J capped off the night with a rousing performance of the song which started it all – ‘Do It Like A Dude’.

The gritty cut hit #2 last year and woke many up to the talent that is Ms. J. Watch her rock the SECC with a live showing of the track (fractured leg and all) after the jump…

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Last night saw the 2011 Music Of Black Origin Awards dazzle many a British television screen with performances from the likes of Jessie J, BoysIIMen, Dionne Bromfield and Alexis Jordan.

Co hosted by none other than Jason Derulo , the award ceremony also saw appearances by JLS, Keisha Buchanan to name just a few.

Watch the performances as they become available below…

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CBS’ ‘The Talk’ caught up with ‘Talk About Our Love’ singer Brandy today to chat about the recent happenings of her love life and career.  Touching on topics ranging from TV appearances (90210, Drop Dead Diva) to her upcoming R&B album and more , the 32-year-old R&B vet indicated fans should expect to see much of her in coming months.

Interesting watch indeed.  See what else Miss Norwood dished on after the jump:

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With the X Factor live shows set to kick off this Saturday, star judge Kelly Rowland shows her sexy factor on the cover of Cosmopolitan UK’s November issue.

The ‘Commander’ singer’s category (‘the Girls’) is hotly tipped to house the winner of the show, given that favourites Mischa, Ameilia, and Janet are under her pupilage.

In any case, judge for yourself this weekend when the X Factor continues on ITV1.

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Mommy-to-be Beyonce is still hot on the promo trail treating fans and followers to personal appearances and interviews alike all over the place.  Fans can next expect to see the expecting diva on Australia’s Channel 7’s “Sunday Night”.  Chatting about everything from her pregnancy to taking a year off, the “tell-all” showing definitely looks to be a good watch.

See more Bey after the jump:

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‘Superwoman’ singer Alicia Keys is definitely trying to live up to that title with her growing number of endeavors.  Already said to be working on the follow-up to 2009’s ‘The Element of Freedom’ and composing an original score for the upcoming Broadway play ‘Stick Fly’, Mrs. Beatz also recently brought her talents to the director’s chair for Lifetime’s ‘5’.

As reported here, joined by co-directors actresses Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore, Good Morning America caught up with Keys and crew as they chatted about the women’s network film and more.  Check out Keys in action after the jump:

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Familiarize yourself with ‘Ride It‘, recorded by singer songwriter Eric Bellinger and former Island Def Jam songbird Christina Milian.

Sure to help generate some excitement for the ‘Dip It Low‘ singer’s own upcoming project, which is expected to hit stores in 2012, the sensual jam sees Milian and Bellinger cover what can only be described as R rated  material.

Listen below…

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Just one day after Nicki Minaj‘s cover for  Cosmopolitan magazine made its way online, more snaps from the shoot have surfaced ,no more than a few hours after the Rapper’s ‘fiery’ collaboration with Willow Smith surfaced here.

Accompanying the shoot is a very telling interview which sees the entertainer reveal intimate details of her past, details which may come as news for even the most loyal of her supporters.

Find out why she at one point wanted to commit suicide below…

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Pop singer Kelly Rowland is both bold and vivacious on the Fall 2011 Hair Issue  cover of Essence Magazine, just days before she graces X Factor UK live finals as a judge on the hit British show.

The release of the cover also comes days before the release of her new video for the single ‘Lay It On Me’.

Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice to make sure you catch it first.

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