Alexandra Burke is one busy busy girl.

The Pop powerhouse is currently hard at work on her third studio album (which will also serve as her American debut), however she is set to take brief break from recording this June to take up residency at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.

In what appears to be a strategic move to re-position Burke as a Soulful siren, the 24 year old will pay homage to the soundtrack of  classic Diana Ross movie ‘Lady Sings The Blues’. As many will note, the 1972 original told the story and celebrated the songs of Billie Holiday.

More on Burke’s live re-imagining of the ‘Blues’ after the jump…

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After taking a minute to recoup after the mis-shot that was their TLC cover ‘Waterfalls’, British R&B outfit Stooshe are back with new single ‘Slip’.

The Supremes flavoured cut is the fourth to be lifted from the trio’s self-titled debut which, following a brief re-working, is now slated for a May 27th release.

Having already racked up two top tens out of three releases (see: ‘Love Me’ and ‘Black Heart’), can Alexandra, Karis, and Courtney do it again? You decide after the jump…

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Since her arrival last year, we were hoping Rita Ora‘s immaculate vocal stylings would rub off on her older yet far less skilled ROC sister, Rihanna.

Unfortunately, between not writing her own songs and patrolling the mean streets of Instagram, the ‘Fading’ singer seemingly hasn’t found the time to learn from Rita live outings.

Anyway, in joining Elijah Blake to prove the label does have an ear for authentic talent, March 19th  saw Rita rock ‘Premium Live’ in Japan with a performance of her song ‘Been Lying’, putting the ‘We Found Love‘ bleater to total shame.

Watch below…

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He’s the Brit Pop mastermind responsible for hits released by Jessie J and Grand Hustle’s Chip.

So, as to expand her own reach in Pop’s arena, Nicki Minaj wowed fans last year when she hand picked Parker to be the first act signed to her ‘Pink Friday’ Music group.

Later this year- and with her full backing- he will release his debut EP ‘Young, Dumb & 21′, featuring the rising single ‘So Beautiful‘. A single, whose video awaits you below.

Want to know why we’re super excited about him?

Check out the clip below!

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Morning!

This morning, as we celebrate being one day closer to the release of Beyonce‘s new single, we’re trying something a little different. In the photo above (shared by two of the entertainer’s fans last night) she can be seen in the company of her daughter Blue Ivy at the Carroll Garden’s spot ‘Buttermillk Channel‘.

Our question to you is…

Exactly where in the picture is Bey?!

Let us know below!

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And…the gloves are off.

Just moments ago comedian Mike Epps set Twitter alight with jabs at fellow comedian Kevin Hart for a recent episode of his hit BET series ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’.  The particular episode had a number of gay-themed incidents in it (including a scene where basketballer Shaquille O’Neal performed “rape motions on Hart”(see photo below):

To which Epps had this to say:

To which Kevin Hart replied:

Mike Epps continued, stating:

Fans may remember this isn’t the first time Mike Epps avoided using spellcheck and Hart had a spat on the social network.  Back in January the dueling standups battled it out on Twitter after Epps took offense to a comment wielded by Hart.

Epps said, “@KevinHart4Real looks like a bald headed chipmunk that slid down a dusty chimney!”

Can’t we all just get along?

(Thanks to Jeni G for the tip!)

Your thoughts?

The stars aligned at the El Rey Theatre last night, when they turned up to celebrate the 35th birthday party of digital trendsetter Perez Hilton.

Three of the stars, being ‘Breathing‘ Prince Jason Derulo, ‘Battlefield’ belle Jordin Sparks and ‘Overdose’ chart topper Ciara, all of whom were snapped on the red carpet by photographer David Laffe.

More below!

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With just two days remaining before the first-week numbers for Justin Timberlake‘s new album ‘The 20/20 Experience’ are tallied up in total, retailers have once again revised the sales predictions.

Initially earmarked for sales of 500k, the numbers were then adjusted upwards to 750k once the LP went on sale. In more recent days, though, word of mouth has seen sales ascend; so much so that the album is on-course to almost double initial label estimates.

Details after the jump…

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It official.

Justin Timberlake‘s blockbuster chart takeover is not only a US phenomenon.

The 20/20 Experience, the singer’s first album is seven years, has blazed its way right to the top of the Official UK Album Chart tonight with numbers that cement his international Pop royal status.

Details after the jump…

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They’ve done it.

After five years and countless top tens, The Saturdays have nabbed their first ever #1 single with their latest effort ‘What About Us’. And on the week fellow Brit-Pop group Girls Aloud announced their split. Fairytale much?

Full story below…

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