The push for Alicia Keys‘Songs In A Minor: Collector’s Edition‘ heightened yesterday when she gave a rousing performance in London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Billed as  ‘Piano & I:A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys’, she roused fans with renditions of songs lifted from the release. With the help of her trusty Yamaha, she brought the house down in a way only Ms.Keys can.

Peep ‘If Ain’t Got You’ below…

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No stranger to letting it all hang out, Christina Aguilera‘s latest stip-down was a much classier affair. The diva, who currently hosts hit show ‘The Voice’, appears in her birthday suit on the alternate cover for W magazine’s July issue.

She shares the issue’s cover with the tour de force that is Beyonce. Perhaps, with public tide turning in her favour, Aguilera can also start to share some of Bey’s chart success.

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It looks like Mariah Carey’s Photoshopper has gone global – if this new Sugababes promotional pic is anything to go by.

For, while looking great, the trio (especially Heidi) look almost unrecognisable. That said, Jade (centre) does look stunning, though.

The ladies are gearing up for the release of their brand new single ‘Freedom’. As reported, the song and the album it’s lifted from are set to be released via Sony Music, after the group were dropped mutually agreed to part ways with longtime label Island/Universal Music.

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Beyonce swaps pretty for edgy in the latest issue of W magazine. The Pop stunner is gearing up for a full-on media assault in support of her fourth studio album – the aptly titled ‘4’.

Preceded by singles ‘Run The World (Girls)’ and ‘Best You Never Had’, the set arrives in stores via Sony Music on June 28th. You ready?

Scans below…

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The Braxton sisters (sans Toni), pose it up for VIBE’s latest Summer of Celebs In Swimwear feature. The 30-somethings collectively show  that while some age like milk, they’ve aged like the finest of wines.

Trina, Tamar, Traci, and Towanda are gearing up for the filming of season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series Braxton Family Values.

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In a somewhat surprising move, Alexandra Burke has departed her longtime label. Well kind of.

Full story after the jump…

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And it begins. The Beyonce promotional machine that is.

The superstar features on the cover of L’Uomo Vogue magazine’s July issue.

A stunning shot, the feature is no doubt one of many to be rolled out in support of the 29 year old’s eagerly anticipated ‘4’ LP – which hits stores on June 28th via Sony Music.

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Fans of multi-platinum selling Rap crew Young Money will be pleased to know that they will be making their way to this year’s BET Awards in a larger than life fashion.

Find out how below…

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Reclusive R&B crooner Maxwell was snapped arriving on the red carpet of the 65th annual Tony Awards in New York last night. The ‘Pretty Wings’ singer was accompanied actress Annabella Sciorra. No word on whether she was his date.

In other Maxwell news, fans of the soulful 38 year old haven’t long to wait for the second LP in his ‘BLACKsummers’night’ trilogy. The set is reportedly set for release before the year’s end.

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Yesterday, Jessie J, along with many others, treated fans to a showstopping performance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball. The Essex bred star delighted the audience with renditions of some of her much loved hits.

Peep her stirring performance of ‘Who You Are’ below…

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With Britney Spears‘Femme Fatale Tour’ set to kick off this week, and public interest in her as a live performer at an all-time low, her team are pulling out all the stops to drum up interest.

Taking a break from strenuous rehearsals (pillow-fighting takes time to master), Spears sat down for another promo interview – this time with British breakfast show Daybreak.

Check out the 29 year old hype the un-hype-able after the jump. Also featured is an inside look at the trek.

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Soulful songbird Marsha Ambrosius reflects on ‘Late Nights & Early Mornings’ in the video for her latest single. The release is the second to be lifted from Amborius’ album of the same name – which spawned R&B hit ‘Far Away’.

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