The X-Factor 2011 Boot Camp stage (part 1) aired a few hours ago. With the pre-recorded stage of the show drawing to a close, all eyes are on who’ll be making it through to the live shows. Check out performances from the episode below.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 25’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Cher Lloyd and JLS. It’s US version launched on Fox on September 21st of this year}.

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Peep ‘Ride‘ sensation Ciara spotted in Beverly Hills hours ago.

Dressed in a more incognito fashion the usual, the performer was seen on her way to a work out session with friends dressed in black sporting gear.

Gearing up for  a heavy promotional campaign in support of a new album perhaps?

Image courtesy of Sandra Rose.

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Last night saw Alicia Keys rock the IHeartRadio Music Festival with some of her well loved music, which included cuts from the LP’s ‘The Element Of Freedom‘ and ‘As I Am‘.

Now get familiar with a brand spanking new song from the performer named ‘A Place Of My Own‘ ,which she premiered during last night’s performance.

Watch below…

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Just days after the release date of her new album ‘My Life II‘ was confirmed here, R&B leader Mary J. Blige attended the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event in Beverly Hills.

One of the night’s speakers, the ‘Family Affair‘ maestra attended the event armed with  blonde locks and her trademark physique.

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Last night saw many a performer take to the stage at the first day of the IHeartRadio Music Festival, from the likes of Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys.

Now check out some hot shots from the night, which also saw record executive Jimmy Iovine and super group the Black Eyed Peas in attendance, below…

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Check out ‘We Found Love‘ singer enjoying some down time in Brazil recently.

Snapped enjoying a drink and a swim with some of her closest friends, the shots come just hours after she sparked in the country controversy  when visiting a chapel  sporting a necklace that read ‘Cxxx’.

More shots of the singer and co below…

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Recent years have seen Pop veteran Britney Spears become renowned in the music industry for being heavily safe guarded by a team of minders ever eager to protect both she and her once tainted image.

By only agreeing to interviews in which the questions are pre-screened and then heavily edited, Camp Spears have succeeded in turning her interviews into light-hearted conversations centered around what many would agree are the ‘simpler’ aspects of the performer’s life.

Now watch what happens when Ms. Spears gets grilled on more ‘sensitive’ issues below…

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In support of her forthcoming studio release,  ‘The High Road’ songstress Jojo is wowing fans and critics alike on the road and documenting every step of her tour chronicles via her Youtube vlog.  The new album ‘Jumping Trains’ (led by ‘Disaster’), which she describes as ‘pop with anger management problems’, is expected on record shelves in early 2012.

Joined on a nationwide trek with fellow pop performers Joe Jonas and Jay Sean, the singer’s most recent recorded pit stop was in Chicago, Illinois.

And, with parts 1 through 4 already boasting quite the buzz, fans are now invited to join Jojo once again as her travels take her through the Midwest on parts 5 and 6 after the jump:

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In a great showing of sisterly solidarity, Kelly Rowland saw bandmate Michelle Williams and friend Jennifer Hudson come together to support her at the ‘F.A.M.E Tour’ stop in Chicago last night.

The 30 year old, who serves as a guest on the Chris Brown jaunt, was cheered on by the duo and fans alike, with Williams tweeting:

Kelly was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G tonight! The crowd was on FIYAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooooooo pumped right now!

Good stuff.

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Drake continues to whet appetites for his sophomore set ‘Take Care’, today cranking up anticipation with the release of the album’s official cover.

The Hip-Hop titan unveiled the regal shot on his blog, pairing it with the following:

Feels like it’s been so long. Is life moving so fast in this generation that when we desire something it begins to move in slow motion? Are we just used to getting what we want right away? Or do we require one another to feel right about all that is going on around us? Maybe our anticipation is justified by the fact that we genuinely cannot wait to share a moment again? Either way, your life and mine are scheduled to meet on October 24…I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

See you soon.

Drake

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TGJ ‘faves’ Rihanna and Katy Perry are just two of the big names who will take the stage tonight at the 2011 Rock In Rio.  Also featuring headlining acts Coldplay, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ke$ha, Shakira, and a host of international acts, the packed festival is being held in beautiful Rio de Janeiro.

Scheduled for September 23rd-25th, 29th-30th, and October 1st-2nd, fans are invited to rock along with their faves all week long.

With gal pal Katy Perry already taking the stage earlier tonight, fans can check out Rihanna’s live set after the jump:

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TGJ ‘faves’ Rihanna and Katy Perry are just two of the big names who will take the stage tonight at the 2011 Rock In Rio.  Also featuring headlining acts Coldplay, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ke$ha, Shakira, and a host of international acts, the packed festival is being held in beautiful Rio de Janeiro.

Fans of these acts can click here for the livestream as the concert, scheduled for September 23rd-25th, 29th-30th, and October 1st-2nd, is happening right now!

With Rihanna set to take the stage later tonight, fans can check out Katy’s live set after the jump:

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