Not since the arrival of ‘One Direction’ two years ago has the X Factor UK seen a boy band generate as much support and momentum as ‘Union J‘ have done this year.

Now the only  group left in the competition, today has seen the group’s lead vocalist Jaymi Hensley announce news that will undoubtedly force the group’s star even further into Pop’s stratosphere.

Find out why below…

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Mariah Carey shimmered and shone in LA last night, dressed to the nines to support husband Nick Cannon at the ‘TeenNick HALO Awards’.

Positively glowing, the icon hit the event two months before she graces screens worldwide via FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ , in which she is set to star in with fellow musician Nicki Minaj, manager Randy Jackson and Country music star Keith Urban.

Snapped alongside Nick, who hosted the star studded event, Mimi rubbed shoulders with the likes of Nicole Ritchie, Victoria Justice and ‘Should Be You’ mastermind Ne-Yo.

Fierce fun below via She Is Diva…

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One are legends in Pop, while the other is one of the genre’s most promising prospects. Hence, it made for an intriguing watch to see the Spice Girls and Rita Ora on the same couch on Channel 4’s Alan Carr: Chatty Man this week.

Watch below as the ladies reflect on careers, performances, and projects with the ever-humorous Carr below…

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The Soul Train Awards 2012 took place earlier this month in Las Vegas, and so as to whet appetites ahead of the show’s November 25th air-date, Centric have released teaser clips from some of the night’s big performances.

Fantasia “churched it and worked it” with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Don’t Play That Song’, while Elle Varner gave the a audience a ‘Refill’. Also on the bill were Stevie Wonder, 2 Chainz, and Keyshia Cole.

Peep preview below…

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With just hours remaining until the American Music Awards 2012 kick off, anticipation is at fever-pitch for the night’s performances.

And with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Usher, and Nicki Minaj taking to the stage, many have keen to know what each act will be performing on one of music’s biggest calendar nights.

Well, wonder no more. The full list awaits below…

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After storming the UK with her new single ‘Shine Ya Light‘ last week, Pop Princess Rita Ora took the number to Alan Carr‘s ‘Chatty Man’, where she performed it live for his audience, and her idols ‘The Spice Girls‘.

How did she fare?

Watch her in action below…

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland was among the many major names who graced the stage at WGCI’s Big Jam 2012 at Chicago’s Allstate Arena this weekend.

And while Ms. Kelly continues to ready her television run for new single ‘Ice’, she treated fans in attendance to a brief rendition of the Lil Wayne assisted cut.

Peep the Destiny’s Child graduate at work below…

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Via ‘She Is Diva’:

“Fancy meeting you here.”

Rihanna found herself in good company yesterday, when she bumped into ‘Last Train To Paris’ Rapper Diddy in the city where she performed the latest date on her ’777 Tour’.

Wrapped up warm and ready for the paparazzi, the stylish pair posed at Arrivals hours before the Caribbean beauty arrived at La Trianon to wow fans with her sold out show.

Cute pics below…

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With her new album ‘Lotus’ out in stores now, Christina Aguilera caught up with the folks over at ‘Dateline‘ for an undeniably thought provoking interview.

Though initially appearing to be a piece on the new album and her role on the hit show ‘The Voice’, the episode soon takes a serious turn when the singer opens up on her difficult childhood which saw her mother suffer at the hands of an abusive father, and her turbulent journey as one of Pop’s most polarizing celebrities.

Watch the inspiring interview below…

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Two days before the release of her new album ‘Unapologetic’, Rihanna arrived in Paris to perform the latest date on her ‘777 Tour’.

End her set in the city a matter of minutes ago, fans of the singer will be pleased to know that her performance of ‘We Found Love’ is now available to view online, and as ever- we’ve got you first.

Performance via Fabien Furst, below…

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The X Factor 2012 aired its seventh Live Show this evening. This portion of the talent search sees the contestants’ ability showcased before a live audience – with an act being sent home each week.

Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, original panelist Louis Walsh, and newcomer Nicole Scherzinger.

When you’re one of Pop’s most lucrative entertainers, the pressure to live up to expectations can at times be an impossible mission to accomplish.

So with a new release out on Monday, a judging slot on ‘American Idol’  and the Grammy Awards all on the way, ‘the pressure’ is one Rap Queen Nicki Minaj is now all too familiar with.

Now watch as she speaks to E! on her personal life, staying disciplined and the challenges her stint on ‘Idol’ has brought in the last weeks.

Watch below…

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