Alicia Keys’ ‘Girl On Fire’ album may be steadily warming up on the charts after a slow start, however the singer-songwriter is wasting no time announcing her plans to ‘Set The World On Fire’.

Translation? The 14 time Grammy winner is embarking on a world tour. And after announcing dates for the European leg of the then-untitled trek, today saw the mother of one unveil the North American dates of the jaunt – which will feature label-mate Miguel as a special guest.

Keen to see Ms. Keys blaze the stage? Cities, dates, and details await after the jump…

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Rita Ora may be working on her second studio album (which also dubs as her US debut), but that hasn’t stopped Roc Nation‘s newest diamond from receiving accolades for her first offering ‘ORA’.

The 22 year old will be beaming tonight after it was announced that she has been nominated twice at the BRIT Awards 2013. Kosovo-born/London-bred Ora is up for Best Newcomer and Best British Single for her chart-topper ‘R.I.P’.

With the show being to the UK what the Grammy’s are to America, it’s an honor most acts work their careers off to achieve.

Check out the full nominations list for the February 20th event below…

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The ‘American Idol‘ gals came out to play last night, joining forces to promote its hotly anticipated new season with an upbeat Q&A session.

Answering questions on just about everything, both Nicki and Mariah explained how agreeing to judge on the show meant more than just signing on the dotted line, and took the advice and guidance from those closest to them to confirm it was worth the time and passion we hope to see come January 16th.

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Destiny’s Child are back! Well…kinda, if you’re not big on technicalities.

Today, 9 years after the release of their last studio album ‘Destiny Fulfilled’, Mathew’s girls have revealed the release date for a collection of previously unreleased cuts.

Details below…

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Take A$AP Rocky– add a helping of Florence Welch and kaboom…. ‘I Come Apart’.

The stunning collaborative effort between the creative pair, the number hit Pop shores minutes ago and features on the deluxe edition of Rocky’s forthcoming ‘Love Live A$AP‘ LP, out in stores January 15th.

We’ve already fallen in love with and given us no choice but to pick up the album once it drops.

Will you?

Decide below…

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Finally!

After teasing fans for about a day, Justin Timberlake has finally confirmed the release of a brand new album.

Yes, seven years after giving birth to the Pop classic, ‘Future Love/Sex Sounds’, he has revealed that he is now ready to serve its follow up to his long suffering fans.

Watch his announcement below!

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Justin Timberlake is making his way back to Pop!

That’s right, a day after he teased fans with this tweet, Billboard have sent fans into a frenzy with reports of a new album from the ‘Cry Me A River’ singer.

Exciting details below…

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After a number of its snaps surfaced online earlier than scheduled, GQ Magazine wasted no time in pushing the release of their tell all Beyonce spread forward, as to meet demand by her fans…and critics alike.

Today, that spread became available to the above, and marks the star’s most telling interviews to date. Telling, in ways which see her speak openly on her fifth studio album, her greatest fears…and making love to her husband Jay Z. Believe us when we say that this is one piece you do not want to miss out on.

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Kelly Clarkson embraced her inner funny in London weeks ago, when she joined radio personality Nick Grimshaw’s ‘Breakfast Clique’ project…with hilarious results.

Embracing the thug within while endorsing her November 2012 release, ‘Greatest Hits: Chapter One’, the American Idol winner nabbed a starring role in the project’s final video, showcasing her oft overlooked sense of humor.

‘Hood’ times below…

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She’s usually the Queen of all thing glitz and glam. However, last night saw Pop diva Mariah Carey sport a quieter look at ‘American Idol‘s Season 12 premiere- whipping up momentum for the televised talent contest.

Arriving at the event for a spot of promo with her co-stars, Mariah opened up on the forthcoming season with press, six days before it hits FOX and welcomes what many hope will be the next generation of leading musicians.

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Nicki Minaj was the undoubted center of all attention last night, when she arrived for the ‘American Idol’ Season 12 premiere days before the show hits FOX, on the 16th.

Hitting the red carpet solo, the ‘Here I Am‘ Rapper enjoyed the company of her fellow judges and new found friend/producer Ryan Seacrest, after a gruelling week of promo for the hit show.

Watch her arrival below…

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As reported here, Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige joined screen queen Angela Bassett for the biographical film ‘Betty & Coretta’ – the story of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King.  As many know, the two historical figures first shot to fam as the wives of civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, however, time later proved them to be outstanding leaders in their own rights.

In such, this Black History Month will see the womens network unveil a never-before-told glimpse into their life stories and struggles. Set to premiere Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c, the film is reportedly one of three films Lifetime will air to African American history – including ‘Twist of Faith’ starring Toni Braxton.

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