The Adele reign will just not let up.  Aside from her record setting ’21’ album and lead single ‘Rolling In the Deep’, Billboard brings new reports that it’s been a while since they last saw ‘someone like her’.

Via Billboard:

With Adele‘s leap from No. 19 to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “Someone Like You,” the singer achieves the biggest jump to No. 1 in the chart’s 53-year history that wasn’t spurred by the release of a single.Every other larger vault to No. 1 in Hot 100 history came as a result of a single arriving to the market. That includes the chart’s greatest jump, Kelly Clarkson’s 97-1 leap in 2009 with “My Life Would Suck Without You”.

In addition to already having the year’s best selling album with 3.3 million shifted since its release, forecasters have revealed the album is expecting to pass the 4.5 million mark by the year’s end.

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Two of Hip-Hop/R&B’s most celebrated talents joined forces for a recent spread in Uptown magazine.  While the spread is centered around the two’s love of New York, fashion, and food, Legend did lend the mag info on his upcoming fifth album and news on his new hosting gig as talk show host on Showtime.  Estelle, on the other hand, shared dibs on her ‘Break My Heart’ led album ‘All Of Me’.

As always, there was behind the scenes fun.  So, for those who can’t wait until the mag hits stands, hit the play button on the behind the scenes after the jump:

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Comedian/‘DJ Play a Love Song’ singer Jamie Foxx joins an already illustrious list of performers set to honor King of Pop Michael Jackson at the ‘Michael Forever’ tribute in October. The actor’s addition comes as one of many headlines surrounding the event today.  Aside from sister Janet Jackson‘s recent announcement of a planned absence from the event as well as other familial opposition, now fans (who have already purchased tickets) are globally voicing disappointment in the event’s recently announced ticket price slash.

Additionally, the web was set abuzz earlier today with reports that mommy-to-be Beyonce cancelled her via satellite performance at the tribute.  However, reps for the ‘Sweet Dreams’ singer have since slammed such reports.

Ne-Yo, Christina Aguilera, and Smokey Robinson are just a few of the other noted musicians tapped to tribute the ‘Thriller’ singer.

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The Beyonce machine is always hard at work.  If not churning out hits in the studio or blazing international stages, there are photos and video sets being turned out by the ‘Single Ladies’ singer.  As seen by parts 1 and parts 2, the mommy-to-be is involved in every aspect of polishing the brand – in front and behind the scenes.

While many may have been disappointed by the swift sell-out of the ‘4 Intimate Nights’ spectacle, fans should fret not as a DVD chronicling the concert is being readied.

In the meantime, the singer satiates with Beyonce: behind the scenes (part 3) after the jump:

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‘Makings of Me’ maestra Monica has found her way back to the charts with her Rick Ross-assisted ‘Anything To Find You’.  The lead/buzz single from the songstress’ ‘New Life’ due later this year, the song is currently sitting pretty in the R&B/Hip Hop chart’s top 30.

Fans have already heard and seen the drama behind the song, now they can see behind the scenes of its accompanying visual.  Set for a Monday, September 12th premiere, see more of Monica behind the scenes after the jump:

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Currently residing at the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, Lil Wayne‘s ‘The Carter IV‘ put a smile on many a music enthusiasts face when it debuted with first week sales of 964,000 units.

Now, the album has gone onto become this week’s  highest selling album across the globe, with sales of 1.03 million copies.

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Check out American Idol winner Jordin Sparks helping to kick off the 2011 NFL Season just hours ago.

Delivering a show stopping rendition of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ , the entertainer showcased her often overlooked talent to much to the delight of  both those in attendance and the millions of viewers at home.

Peep the performance below…

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Now more than a month since her tragic passing, footage from one of Amy Winehouse‘s last recording sessions has now surfaced.

Shot recording the song ‘Body And Soul’ with collaborator Tony Bennett, the late performer discusses the first time she met the performer she affectionately called ‘Tone‘ and why the song held both sentimental value to both she and her father.

Watch below…

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Leona Lewis‘ music may incessantly be slammed for being mundane, yet the Londoner cannot be critiqued for her ever-evolving image.

Cue her edgy new shoot for ‘Rollacoaster’ magazine. Indeed, the colour and spark that her personality and material tends to lack manifests in this stunning new shot which accompanies her feature in the snazzy mag.

Speaking on her rep for being “boring”, the 26 year old tells the publication:

“I’ve read it, especially from one journalist who has never met me. But it doesn’t bother me.

I’d rather be seen like that than a harsh, brash person. If my friends said that, then I’d have something to worry about.” {Source}

Hmm. Not so sure about that. We’re in an age where consumers want to buy into much more than just the music. One need not look further than Rihanna –whose success has almost entirely been built on her image and ‘rebelious’ personality. Does that have to be Leona’s selling point? Of course not. Yet, she’d be better off realising that it’s not her “friends” who’ll buy enough records to ensure she stay relevant.

Still, it begs the question…how, exactly, can she not be boring? Your guess is as good as mine. However, other acts charged with such personality crimes such as Beyonce oft manage to exude personality in abundance on stage. Something Ms. Lewis can’t say she does regularly. Alas, there’s still hope.

In any case, ‘Rollacoaster’ is the latest in a string of promotional spots for the 26 year old, whose new single ‘Collide’ is on course for a top 5 position on this week’s Official UK Singles Chart.

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As one of the industry’s biggest and brightest stars, its not surprising Beyonce portrays the sun in this sizzling new promo shot for ‘House of Dereon’s Fall campaign. The hot tamale pic was shot by Terry Richardson in New York City recently.

In other news, the pregnant megastar is gearing up for a series of video releases from her ‘4’ project. King B may be with child, yet the hustle doesn’t stop. Got to love it.

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If fashion designer Gieuseppi Zanotti was unfamiliar with Rap enchantress Nicki Minaj and her infamously die hard fan base, last night’s ‘Fashion’s Night Out‘ party held at his boutique in New York City would have been sure to change all of that.

For channeling her love of Japanese culture into her outfit, the entertainer generated mass excitement when she arrived at the event, greeted by fans who had waited hours on surrounding streets just to catch a glimpse of her.

More shots from the night below…

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One rolling stone met another when The Dream recently sat down with the popular magazine following the release of his free LP ‘1977’.  While the Hip Hop hitmaker is said to be readying a free followup to that LP, he dished with Rolling Stone about his latests –  ‘Love King IV’, label drama, and love.  All of the aforementioned, Dream says, will be explored on his upcoming studio work.

As always, addressing ex-wife Christina Milian also made its way into conversation.  See what the ‘Single Ladies’ craftsman had to say these topics and Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement after the jump:

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