We’ve already shown you photos from the set of rising rapper J. Cole‘s ‘Can’t Get Enough’ featuring Trey Songz (and video cameo from Rihanna).  Lifted from ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’ , and with the song recently being sent to Itunes, fans can expect the visual to be making its way to screens soon.

In the meantime, the ‘Who Dat’ rapper whets a few appetites with other material from the upcoming release.  The song, entitled ‘God’s Gift’, got its premiere in the live format.

See Cole in action after the jump:

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‘Like a Prayer’ diva Madonna has answered just that from her legion of fans who have been awaiting the follow-up to 2008’s Hard Candy with the revelation of new music  in the early half of 2012. The Queen of Pop was recently spotted taking time from promoting her directorial debut on another royal figure, King Edward VII, to send fans into a frenzy with a long-awaited announcement.

With the new album in its beginning stages, a recently confirmed 2012 tour, and now a new single due in early 2012, fans can expect to see alot of the Material Girl at the turn of the new year.  Find out what else you can expect from the ‘Express Yourself’ songstress after the jump:

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As we’ve shown you here, fans, stans, and celebrities alike are all sending Mommy-to-be Beyonce happy birthday wishes.  As that list grows, none other stands out more than R&B legend Stevie Wonder.  The 22-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter, who fans know duetted with the diva on the Luther Vandross favorite ‘So Amazing’, was recently in concert when he and his audience serenaded the ‘BDay’ diva for her bday.

So amazing indeed.  See Stevie after the jump:

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Expected to sell close to a million copies in  US first week sales in a matter of days,  Lil Wayne‘s latest album ‘The Carter IV‘ is already giving the Rap star much to smile about.

For much to the delight of both he and his label Cash Money, UK based fans of the ‘How To Love’ rapper have taken the LP straight into the top ten of the UK  Album Chart, making it the first UK Top Ten Album of his career.

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King B is 30! And joining the millions of fans around the globe wishing Beyonce a Happy Birthday are a few faces you may recognise.

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You certainly can’t knock the hustle of a certain Kelly Rowland. The Destiny’s Child alumni appears on the Fall cover of fashion mag Runway.

The Derek Blanks shoot, which you can peep a behind the scenes clip of below, is the latest in a string of promo spots for the 30 year old – who is currently in rehearsals for videos, Jimmy Kimmel, and her guest slot on Chris Brown‘s ‘F.A.M.E Tour’ which sets sail this month.

Video after the jump…

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Given Rihanna‘s track-record with re-releases, it was no surprise earlier this year when it was confirmed that the Bajan had returned to the studio to revamp her latest collection of fast-food hits.

Yet, it seems Beyonce’s impending hiatus has this little model excited. For, she sensationally announced today that plans for a ‘Loud’ reboot have been shelved. Instead, the 23 year old is microwaving a new batch of material for a whole new album – which we’re sure will be rushed out before Baby Knowles-Carter hits the scene.

Full story after the jump…

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Seven days ago, Beyonce stunned the industry with the baby bump seen around the world. Now, it seems the superstar singer is ready to retreat as she awaits the birth of her first child. Before then, she had another birthday to celebrate – her own.

Ms. Knowles-Carter turned 30 today and was snapped ringing in the milestone while dining out late with husband Jay-Z in Venice, Italy last night. It marks the first time King B has been seen since reaffirming her position on the throne at last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

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Leona Lewis has hit the promo trail for latest LP ‘Glassheart’ and hit it hard. After a high-profile spot on ‘Red or Black?’ last night, the singer head over to London’s G-A-Y to perform an array of old  and new hits – most notable being the album’s title track.

Check out her showing below…

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Check out Pop act Chris Brown treating his fans to an intimate jam session with fellow artists and friends U.G.L.Y.

Delivering classics along the lines of Vanessa Carlton‘s ‘A Thousand Miles’ and his own smash hit ‘No Bullshit’,  the showing makes for enjoyable viewing.

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In support of his upcoming ‘The Mistress’ mix tape, a new song by Cash Money Prince Jay Sean has surfaced today, an upbeat jam named ‘Say Yeah‘.

A far cry from some of his previous Pop-centric releases, the love song sees the performer pay  homage to R&B sounds of yesteryear and features the ever outspoken Lupe Fiasco.

Listen below…

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With a new project on the horizon, R&B star Brandy has hit the live circuit.

Perhaps as a means of working off any rust, her most recent stop was an Atlanta Pride celebration at Traxx nightclub, where she served up a set consisting of all her big hits – including ‘Right Here (Departed)’.

Check out the songbird soar after the jump…

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