With 1.5 million units sold worldwide and over 18 million singles sold worldwide, it’s with a heavy heart many a Nicki Minaj fan accepts that the ‘Roman Reloaded‘ era is now over.

However, they won’t have to wait too long before getting their hands on its follow up. For, via her personal Twitter account, she has confirmed she has returned to the studio to craft it.

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Take a moment to take in the stunner that it is…Lana Del Rey.

Extending her lead as Pop’s most photogenic Princess, the ‘Off To The Races’ belle strikes a number of poses for Jalou‘s ‘L’Officiel’, snapped in a shoot some fans have billed ‘classic’.

Photographed by Nicole Noland, Ms.Rey graces the publication weeks after global sales of her debut album ‘Born To Die‘ reached the 3 million milestone, helped in part by singles ‘National Anthem’ and ‘Blue Jeans‘.

Entire shoot below…

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Ciara adds further fuel to ‘One Woman Army‘s fire this week, gracing the cover of ‘Annex Magazine’– as seen above.

Hitting the high street fashion publication for a tell all interview and haute couture inspired spread, her union with the mag no doubt marks the latest promotional effort for her long awaited new album, which will feature contributions from Mike Will Made It, Soundz and R&B Prince Elijah Blake.

So when we can we get our hands on the spread? The answer to that question is March 18th and is now available to pre-order here, hours before her new single ‘Body Party’ hits iTunes tomorrow!

Behind the scenes footage below…

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‘Imma be the Queen no matter how they shuffle‘.

When your name is Beyonce, the above line remains cemented in truth with every accolade and award she adds to her name. This time, it’s an accolade courtesy of the guys over ‘VH1’- who have named her their ‘Sexiest Artist’, seeing her beat the likes of Eminem, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent and Jennifer Lopez.

Want the full list?

Go see our sisters over at ‘She Is Diva’ and come right back to us!

Azealia Banks has finally given the world ‘Yung Rapunxel‘!

The first single released as part of her debut album’s package, we’d say that this is jam is undoubtedly ahead of its time and will eventually grow on you if played enough times.

Yes…it’s that different.

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In a quest to continue its genre expansion, Cash Money CEO Birdman (aka Baby) unveils the visual of Chicagoan songbird Veronica – one of the latest signees to Miami-based record label.

Fans on the mixtape circuit have long known of V as she has certainly made her rounds over the past few years aboard Myspace and a number of other outlets.  Now, with Cash Money backing her yet-titled official debut effort, the songstress shares ‘What Happened To Us’ – the Polow Da Don produced cut which features rapper 2 Chainz.

Get into the YMCMB newbie’s first offering and tell us your thoughts.

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It’s the kind of press every artist hopes for ahead of an album release. Yet, for a certain Justin Timberlake, it’s a reality.

The stage blazer’s latest single ‘Mirrors’ has held steady at the top of the Official UK Singles Chart for a second week, giving a major boost to its parent LP ‘The 20/20 Experience’. Due out on March 18th (and a day later in the US), the set has also spawned UK and US top ten in ‘Suit & Tie’.

In other JT news, it seems he’s not letting Kanye West‘s recent critique slide.

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Crazy might be one word to describe what you’re about to watch.

Filmed by a ‘Transport For London’ commuter last year, the shocking episode sees a man hold a complete stranger hostage after the ‘hostage’ allegedly threatened to shoot him. All this, because the former asked  him to stop smoking during their journey.

Check it out above…

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Crazy might be one word to describe what you’re about to watch.

Filmed by a ‘Transport For London’ commuter last year, the shocking episode sees a man hold a complete stranger hostage after the ‘hostage’ allegedly threatened to shoot him. All this, because the former asked  him to stop smoking during their journey.

Check it out above…

Your thoughts?

The way we see it, ‘America’s Next Top Model‘s 19th season was its best yet, thanks to its refreshed judging panel and embracing of social media.

The thing is though, that when you’re a perfectionist like Ms. Tyra Banks, one upping yourself just isn’t an option- its a necessity. So, as she continues work on its 20th season, she hit ‘ET‘ with fellow judge  Rob Evans to explain its premise, which will feature a battle of the sexes.

Watch them promote the show and give advice to aspiring models above…

Your thoughts?

Another day..another Azealia Banks Twitter spat.

This time, despite posing for a number of snaps together last week, the ‘212‘ creator has taken aim at Brit Pop superstar Rita Ora.

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After churning out seven albums in seven years, it finally looks like Rihanna is set to slow things down.

Critiqued and praised in equal measure, the model’s omnipresence may be a thing of the past come next year say MTV.

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