Soon to be comeback kid JoJo treated fans to an acoustic set of some her well loved material.

From ‘Get Out (Leave)’ to ‘Too Little Too Late’, the performer was received with welcome ears. The performance serves as  support for  her upcoming LP ‘Jumping Trains’ whose lead single was also performed by the singer.

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One of 2011’s most celebrated lyricist, Frank Ocean, lands his first official solo magazine cover in the form of The Fader’s Fall Fashion Issue. Ocean’s claim to fame is this year’s imaginative ‘nostalgia, ULTRA’. The singer’s first single, ‘Novacane’, has peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart and cracked Billboard Hot 100. The in demand artist, also makes not one, but two appearances on one of the most anticipated releases this year, Jay-Z & Kanye West’s ‘Watch The Throne’. Check out an excerpt from the full feature below.

When he was nine, Frank Ocean’s godfather subscribed him to Robb Report, a magazine for the ultra-rich. Less interested in fiduciary smarts, it’s a catalog of conspicuous consumption, highlighting tropical vacations, invaluable antiques and, as Ocean came to know, really expensive cars. Though he comes from a middle class family, he obsessively read the magazine’s classified ads, fixating on exorbitantly priced used Bentleys and Maybachs. “I would just fall in love with all their cars. That was the start.” Ocean, whowas born Christopher Breaux (and goes by Lonny to friends), downscaled his material desires, and when he was 13, began going door-to-door, detailing cars for cash. “I would bring all my supplies. Literally, it was like a movie, I had a wagon, those long red wagons, like a Radio Flyer-type wagon, and I used to buy my own soaps.”

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Many a celeb use Twitter as a means of maintaining a close relationship with fans. Yet, when them hits and cheques dry up, some find the wrong kind of solace in the social networking platform. Indeed, spending the hours they could have used resurrecting their careers spouting rubbish.

Case, point, example, Omarion, who got into a spot of bother while tweeting up a storm last night.

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In what will be sure to serve as holy grail for many of her critics, Glam Rap princess Kreayshawn was met with unrivalled shame and embarrassment when she attempted to freestyle on a radio show where she had also carried out an interview.

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Peep Island beauty Rihanna pretending not to be enjoying being snapped by the paparazzi whilst on holiday in Barbados.

Now sporting Beyonce‘s trademark hair, the ‘SOS‘ entertainer was caught enjoying all the Sun had to offer with close family and friends.

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From South Side Jamaica, Queens to the glitz and glam of the big screens, there is no doubt that the last few years have been nothing short of mind blowing for Rap Empress Nicki Minaj and her militia of ‘Barbz’.

Now, just days after it was revealed she is to star in both The Cleveland Show and Ice Age 4 she has given details as to how she landed the role in the movie.

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We’ve said it many a time, but life for Kelly Rowland post-Mathew Knowles really does seem to be getting better and better.

Indeed, on the heels of her chart topping success and recent endorsement deals, the 30 year old has reportedly signed on to star in her very own sitcom. On a major network, at that.

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Two weeks after her passing, Amy Winehouse‘s  God Daughter Dionne Bromfield has openly discussed the tragic demise of the ‘Back To Black‘ entertainer with BBC’s Radio 1.

Amy’s appearance with Ms. Bromfield at the 2011 Itunes Festival was the last public appearance the singer made before her death in her home in Camden, London.

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Despite the numerous controversies she has faced, X Factor UK alum Cher Lloyd celebrated her first UK #1 this Sunday with her debut single ‘Swagger Jagger‘ much to the delight of both she and her loyal ‘Brats’.

To thank them for their support, the pint sized songstress met and spoke them with on her way to BBC’s Radio 1 just hours ago.

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Check out Pop stunner Nicole Scherzinger serving up buckets of fierce in these newly released promotional shots for the X Factor USA.

The 33 year old is set to star as judge on the hotly anticipated Stateside incarnation of the show, which kicks off on Fox next month.

More pics of the show’s host Steve Jones, and other panelists – LA Reid, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, below…

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This summer Channel 4 takes to the streets – from street dance, urban sport, street art to Hip-Hop to spoken word. Featuring an all-star cast, Street Summer explores the influences that have shaped what it means to be “cool” in the Urban arena, while also showcasing the most exciting new talent from the underground!

Presented by actor and lifelong Hip-Hop fan Idris Elba and featuring stars from both sides of the Atlantic (Snoop Dogg,  Nas, Rakim, Jessie J, and Chipmunk, to name just a few) How Hip Hop Changed the World countdowns the defining moments of a culture that exploded out of the wastelands of 1970’s New York and went on to become one of the most dominant global, economic, political and social forces of our time. From the birth of turn-tabalism, to the UK grime artists which pervade the airwaves, this two hour special reveals everything you need to know about Hip Hop and beyond.

For the very first time, Concrete Circus, directed by Mike, brings together five of the world’s best street sport talents and their amazing filmmakers. Their recent films have it all: beauty, danger, jaw-dropping action, and – between them – nearly 50 million online views. You already know this’ll be a must-see!

The season includes the UK TV premiere of Banksy’s documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop, as well as Graffiti War, a documentary looking at the creative tension between street art and graffiti.

Elsewhere, three-part series Street Dance Wars tells the story of up-and-coming street dance crews at the Street Dance XXL UK Championship.

A specially commissioned dance, film One Man Walking is a powerful and stylish collision of Krump, Hip-Hop, B-boy and Parkour, set on the night-time streets of London town!

Street Summer starts on Friday 12 August and will be complemented by a range of programming on T4, More4, Film4 and 4Music.

Prior to then, hit ‘PLAY’ on the video above to get a taste of what you can expect!

The first collaboration between ‘The Voice‘ judges Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine of Maroon 5, the visual for ‘Moves Like Jagger‘ made its premiere online this morning.

Paying homage to a certain Pop icon, the video will be sure to serve as holy grail for fans of Ms. Aguilera who eagerly awaiting new material from her.

Check it out below, courtesy of Neon Limelight…

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