Earplugs at the ready? Pop princess Rihanna took to ‘The Today Show‘ stage moments ago to perform some of her celebrated hits. The nasal nymphomaniac wowed fans with renditions of ‘Only Girl‘ as well as smash hit ‘S&M‘ and more.

Next month sees the model kick off  to her long awaited ‘Loud Tour’ and if today’s performance is an indicator, it should be avoided like the plague. Unless being subjected to the screams of a goat in labor is your thing?

Watch the full showing below…

*Vocals may not be suitable for minors*

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Despite becoming Pop’s recurring punchline, Britney Spears continues along the hype that is her latter-day career, yesterday shooting the video for her new single ‘I Wanna Go’.

Shot in Los Angeles yesterday, the clip is the third visual offering from the performer’s ‘Femme Fatale’ LP. Hollywood Life were on set of the shoot and shared the following:

The video, directed by Chris Marrs Piliero, will feature hardly any choreography, “It’s very personality and action driven,” our source said. Rather than play up the sexuality of the song, the piece will showcase Britney’s sense of humor in a playful way. According to our source, “It’s not really indicative of the song at all.”

No word on whether Britney’s stunt double could make the shoot.

Your thoughts?

Since last Sunday, Beyonce‘s epic Billboard showing has been the topic on the lips of many. Hence, when our friends over at 24 Wired caught up with bandmate Kelly Rowland, they couldn’t help but probe the ‘Motivation’ singer on her ‘sister’s’ performance.

Speaking from the set of the video for Lonny Bereal‘s ‘Favour’ (which she features on), Rowland was also quizzed on her thoughts about Beyonce thanking LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson during her speech when accepting Billboard’s Millenium Award.

She also shared tidbits about her own project, plans for a tour, and performed a brief acapella with Bereal.

All the action after the jump…

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R&B star Ciara sizzles in a barely there two-piece in US Magazine’s Hot Bodies issue. The ‘Ride’ singer posed for the mini-shoot on the rooftoop of the Mondrian SoHo Hotel in New York recently.

Gushing on her body, she said:

I feel sexiest when I’m by myself, walking around nude. That’s when I feel really good. I have this new obsession with nudity. It may sound weird, but I just love embracing the body. I think it’s beautiful. {Source}

However, most noteworthy in the feature is the announcement that the 25 year old is set to embark on a Summer tour. The news will no doubt delight fans who, since the release of the ill-fated ‘Basic Instinct’ LP last year, have seen very little of the performer. Particularly on a musical tip.

Yet, in as much as it’s great to see Ms. Harris hustle her way back to the top, one has to wonder what kind of tour she’s looking to set out on. For,  with no ‘hit’ to back its cause (not to mention the dismal sales of ‘Instinct’), it’ll definitely be interesting to see if fans flock to any such live set.

Still, given her undeniable ability to thrill as a performer, this could very well be just what she needs to reconnect with her base. Time, as ever, will tell.

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Someone, somewhere must really take to Shontelle. Because, after her last single ‘Perfect Nightmare’ failed to set the charts alight, she has been handed another lifeline in the from of new single ‘Say Hello to Goodbye’.

The video for the Pop ballad premiered moments ago on VEVO. Check it out after the jump…

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With Lady GaGa‘s ‘Born This Way’ album on course to shift one million copies first week, it goes without saying that her unprecedented promo campaign has been a success.

Yet, in leaving no stone unturned, the singer still has a number of high profile promo spots, including last night’s MTV special ‘Inside The Outside’.

Decked in a trademark GaGa ensemble, the 25 year old gives viewers an insightful look into her world, her joys, her fears, and all in between. A great watch, I must say.

Check it out after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera continued the aggressive promo push for her hit NBC show ‘The Voice’ last night. The diva’s latest stop was the Jimmy Kimmel Live show where, she – of course, chatted it up about the show, motherhood, recording her new album, and much more.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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It was only a matter of time. With Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Motivation’ now a bonafide hit on the R&B chart, it was only natural for the King of R&B to bless the cut with a remix.

Take a listen to R. Kelly’s new remix of the Rico Love penned song below. HIs raunchy version joins the ever growing list of remixes, which has seen the likes of Da Brat, the Dream, and Jerimih take a stab at the track.

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Fresh from her eye catching appearance at the Billboard Music Awards, Nicki Minaj has confirmed that she is headlining her own tour. The platinum selling Hip Hop character spilled the beans during an interview with David Guetta to promote the single ‘Where Dem Girls At’.

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Beyonce wowed millions last night with her stirring rendition of new single ‘1+1’ on American Idol, and did the same for a select few in her dressing room just moments before showtime.

Check out the spine-tingling footage, reportedly shot by husband Jay-Z, after the jump…

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Peep Pop divas JLS posing it up in this new promotional shot for their latest single ‘She Makes Me Wanna’.

JB (far right) really is working it, isn’t he? Fierce.

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With Beyonce having established herself as the vocal premium of the ‘new school’, covering her material is always certain to ensure heightened scrutiny. However, when blessed with the type of talent Tiffany Evans possesses, there clearly is little to worry about.

Indeed, the 18 year old took a stab at Bey’s ‘Speechless’, nailing it in every which way.

Check out Ms. Evans remind us why she remains one of the industry’s brightest talents below…

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