So, despite being long time admirers of the Rapper, we can’t say we were too be pleased with the way in which Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore album, ‘Pink Friday: Reloaded’ was presented to the world last year…on all fronts.

However, in what we’d say proves she stands head and shoulders above the rest even when she isn’t at her best, the last few months have seen both she and the project exceed commercial expectations not even some of her fans could have expected.

This week, as she continues judging duties on ‘American Idol‘, she has gone on to exceed expectations yet again, joining her ‘Try’ sister P!nk in scoring a number of chart wins.

Wanna see what the girls got up to in commercial-ville?

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Can you guess who was snapped rocking an “interesting” new back tattoo on tour last night? Find out below…

Hint: Some would say she’s “vocally challenged”.

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Committed.

Nelly Furtado is redefining the word with her latest album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’. For, despite tanking terribly on the few charts it managed to appear on, the LP has spawned a whopping five singles. ‘Bucket List’ is the latest and saw its accompanying video unveiled today.

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Black Hollywood’s brightest stars came out to play at the Beverly Hills hotel last night, partying at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women In Hollywood’ Luncheon.

In attendance and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey, Laila Ali and Diahann Carroll were ‘Haven’t Told You’ singer Kelly Rowland and ‘Spotlight’ stunner Jennifer Hudson.

Arriving as they continue work on new albums, the beautiful pair looked on as Oprah and Gabrielle Union were honoured at the high profile event, which also drew in ‘XOX’ Rapper Common.

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Taking a break from fixing people’s lives on hit ABC drama ‘Scandal’, Kerry Washington returns to comedy in the newest Tyler Perry film ‘The Peeples’.  Starring Craig Robinson, funny man David Alan Grier, Diahann Carol , and so many more, the Lionsgate-distributed film tells the age-old tale of a man’s (Robinson) attempt to win over the family of his bride-to-be during their first meeting.

How it all plays out, ever, is comedy gold.  See the trailer for the film, due in theaters on May 10th, above:

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‘Top Back’ beau T.I. is back on VH1 for a season 3 of his hit reality show ‘T.I. & Tiny:  The Family Hustle’, much to fan delight.

Set for debut this spring, the new season is set to chronicle the creation of the hit rapper‘s latest album “Troubleman: Heavy is the Head” and new movie ‘Identity Thief’, while wife Tiny continues to develop her all-girl group The O.M.G. Girlz.

This, of course, is all in conjunction with the never-ending dramas of family life with the two-some’s six children.

Catch all the madness of the new season as it unfolds starting Monday, April 8th 10PM EST. (source)

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With the newest Youtube-influenced Billboard charts in effect, the records of pop history’s premieres are in jeopardy.

Indeed, the likes of Michael and Janet Jackson, Prince, and Madonna may have had to rely on talent, single sales, and radio play to put them atop charts, but this stream-heavy generation will see its chart-toppers nab the Hot 100’s top spot through Internet play in conjunction with the aforementioned.

The refreshing of next week’s tally will see the first effects of yesterday’s announcement and, as previously reported, will land Baauer‘s viral hit ‘Harlem Shake’ at the #1 spot. Sure enough, pop princess Rihanna‘s name will pop up just a few spots behind him…

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As fans of Beyonce are anxiously awaiting even the slightest snippet of news concerning her forthcoming 5th album, the pop megastar is making major moves on the back end that precede its release.

The latest comes in the form of a major global publishing deal with publishing giants Warner/Chappell Publishing – a company that saw husband Jay-Z and his Roc Nation imprint make a similar move just a week before…

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Check out the official trailer for BET‘s latest TV movie ‘Being Mary Jane’.

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‘S&M’ singer Rihanna sends a reminder of how much the mentions in that song excite her in this steamy ‘V’ magazine shoot with model Kate Moss.

Two talented two-some, who have both made careers out of showing off their respective Vs (*cough cough*), joined forces for what looks to be a ‘Te Amo’ lover’s dream come true.

Cop a gander below at more snaps at Ri & co. showing off their best talents – silence and stripping:

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Hate Justin Timberlake? You’ll just have to get over it.

For, in the weeks leading up to the release of his new album, ‘The 20/20 Experience‘, the ‘Mirrors’ singer is readying a media assault seemingly spawned in the mind of Kris ‘Cash Cow’ Jenner herself.

Details below…

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‘Real Husbands Of Hollywood’ funnyman Kevin Hart has taken to Youtube to show off his singing talents in this recent revamped version of 2007 hit ‘Lost Without You’ by co-star Robin Thicke.

Dedicated to Thicke’s wife actress Paula Patton, Hart’s hilarious remake, entitled ‘Frost Without You’, sees the pint-sized performer offer Patton some interesting propositions.

As always, you know if Kev Hart is involved, hilarity is sure to ensue.  Press ‘play’ and watch below….

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