With much ado made about Cheryl Cole‘s X Factor USA role, the newly-appointed panelist was keen to strike a chord with the US press.

Check out her refined accent as she chats it up with Yahoo Music about judging on the Fox show, whether she is nervous about doing so, missing home, and more.

Her vocal coach may have failed miserably, but her media trainer sure didn’t. For, Ms. Cole actually came across particularly well here. Whether she’ll resonate with the Stateside audience come Fall will be interesting to see.

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Renown for her barely-there ensembles, Aubrey O’Day turned heads for all the right reasons this past weekend. The ‘Automatic’ singer was snapped looking noticeably classier at the 137th Annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

The former Danity Kane minx is currently hard at work on her debut solo album, which is due later this year via SRC/Universal Motown.

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With many questioning Beyonce‘s whereabouts and the promotional strategy for her new project, no time seems better than present to announce that Billboard are set to pay tribute to her.

For, in what will no doubt serve as a major boost to Queen B’s latest campaign, music’s biggest stars will gather to celebrate her 15 year success story at the re-launched Billboard Awards this month. The May 22nd event will also see the singer receive the Millenium Award.

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Tiding fans over until the release of her ‘Born This Way’ LP, Lady Gaga has released a new buzz single in the form of ‘techno-power ballad’ ‘The Edge Of Glory’.

Britney Spears’ reoccurring nightmare explained the track’s deep significance last week to E!, after revealing that it was inspired by the death of her grandfather. “The song is about your last moment on earth, the moment of truth, the moment before you leave earth” she explained.

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It’s been a difficult year for Ciara; one characterised by label drama and disappointing record sales. However, never one to stay down, the R&B vixen aims to rebound with a guest role on hit CW show ‘Hellcats’.

Set to air tonight, the Debbie Allen directed episode sees the ‘Ride’ singer play the judge of a dance competition, which characters Lewis and Alice enter. Her should’ve been hit ‘Gimmie Dat’ reportedly features.

In other news, SRC/Universal Music exec Steve Riferkind recently tweeted about a positive meeting with Ciara and and her management. Could Ms. Harris be on her way to the Universal Motown sub-division? Time will tell. However, should she jump ship (that’s if she’s not a free agent already), she’ll join the likes of Akon, Melanie Fiona, and Shontelle on the label – easily becoming the imprint’s biggest star.

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Rihanna invites viewers into her ‘California King Bed’ in the video for the latest single from her ‘Loud’ LP. The nasal sensation shot the clip back in March, pacing out its release as she preps for the launch of her ‘Loud Tour’ – which kicks off next month.

Yet, with US audiences avoiding the trek like she does her vocal coach, one has to wonder if the model can stimulate interest with the release of the Nivea-sponsored video. Judge for yourself after the jump…

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According to fresh reports, Whitney Houston has checked herself into a rehabilitation clinic.

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Giving the release week of her ‘LOVE?’ LP a boost, Jennifer Lopez serves up an alternate video for her sizzling new single ‘I’m Into You’. The revised visual now features the song’s guest star, Lil’ Wayne.

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ROC Nation starlet Alexis Jordin follows-up UK smash ‘Good Girl’ with the release of new single ‘Hush Hush’.

The track serves as the third to be lifted from the 19 year old’s self-titled debut, which opened at #9 on the UK Album Chart this February.

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True to form, Ke$ha served up class like only she can at the Sugar Factory in Las Vegas this weekend. Peep the ‘Dirty Picture’ singer posing for the paps – lollipop entoe – above and below.

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Kelly Rowland celebrated the success of her hot new single ‘Motivation’ at Beso Las Vegas last night (May 8th). The Destiny’s Child diva invited 15 VIP fans to dine with her at the Steak eatery, which is owned by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longaria.

There, she signed autographs and chatted with all attendance – many of whom won tickets via Hot 97.5 radio.

‘Motivation’ currently sits at #6 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. And, with over 30 Million audience impressions at Urban and Rhythmic radio, is fast shaping up to be Rowland’s biggest solo hit yet.

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Lauryn Hill spent her Mother’s Day performing for fans in the city of New Orleans at the ‘2011 Jazz & Heritage Festival’.

The ‘Lost Ones‘ entertainer put on an energy filled show, treating fans to a much more refined set compared to that of her  recent Coachella showing.

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