For any familiar with Rihanna‘s career, it’s a well known fact that the singer has never enjoyed ‘top heavy’ sales upon the release of new albums.

Instead, by way of single releases and carefully calculated media onslaughts, her numbers tend to grow with time- oft outselling artists who launch more favorably than her, but fail to push as consistently as she does.

Now, the folks over at Hits Daily Double have shared pre-release label forecasts for a number of select albums, indicating what Fenty’s label believe her new LP ‘Unapologetic‘ will debut with in its launch week.

Numbers below…

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Bruno Mars….

In an age where critically acclaimed divos are few and far between, the above is a welcome rarity. However, if the recently unveiled cover for his new LP ‘Unorthodox Jukebox‘ is anything to go by, it seems the star is taking a walk on the ‘lax’ side this around.

For, in what we’d say marks an underwhelming effort by the singer, the cover is the same snap used in earlier promo efforts for its lead single ‘Locked Out Of Heaven‘.

On the flip side, as an act whose always let the music speak for itself, perhaps he’s making a statement of sorts.

Let us know…

Do you like the artwork?

Shortly after unveiling her stellar ‘Girl On The Fire‘ video, Alicia Keys stopped by 106 & Park to dish on the video and its alternate version, set to feature ‘Here I Am’ sweetheart Nicki Minaj.

Watch below…

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Perhaps in response to her rising profile in the country, Nicki Minaj is fast becoming one of a few US acts to enjoy impressive chart runs in the United Kingdom.

Holding the record for being the only Female Rapper to score a #1 LP in the chart’s 43 year history, Minaj continues to soar on a number of British tallies this week, before the launch of her sold out Arena tour.

Details below…

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Usher‘s latest album ‘Looking 4 Myself’ may not have found much success on the charts, but that hasn’t stopped the Urban crooner from pressing on with his International promo push.

The most recent stop on the jaunt was the UK’s Graham Norton Show, where he rocked the stage with ‘Scream’.

Watch Mr. Raymond in action below…

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With her role on the X Factor USA being well received by critics and viewers alike,  the Britney Spears of today is a far cry from the infamous ‘Blackout Britney’ of 2007.

Indeed, snapped on Thursday purchasing flowers with a friend in LA, the Pop icon proved just how far she had come from then, casually dressed, sans make up and unfazed by onlooking shutterbugs.

More pics below…

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It’s finally here!

Set to serve as a much needed push for the single, Alicia Keys has finally released the video for her new single ‘Girl On Fire‘, lifted from her studio album of the same name.

Does the visual live up to its hype?

You decide below…

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Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis joined a host of major names performing at the UK’s first ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ fundraiser tonight.

And while some of her contemporaries struggled to meet the demands of live singing, the ‘Glassheart’ singer delivered a rendition of ‘Run’ (with a choir of cancer survivors) that blew the roof off the building.

Watch Leona levitate to incredible vocal heights after the jump…

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It’s every musician-model’s worst nightmare. But oh was the dreaded lip-sync fail a reality for Cheryl Cole tonight. 

The 28 year old took centre stage at the UK’s Stand Up To Cancer telethon this evening to perform her chart smash ‘Call My Name’. However, the showing turned into the messiest of melee’s after her backing track “malfunctioned”, forcing the Girls Aloud star to sing…live.

Watch the shocking showing below…

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Guess which Pop stunner was snapped withdrawing cash from an LA ATM machine yesterday.

Hint: Her debut single peaked at #3 in the UK, #4 in Denmark, and #6 in Ireland. Not enough? Alright, she’s currently readying her hotly anticipated fourth album.

Find out who she is below…

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Having tanked terribly with her last single ‘Live It Up’, Tesco Value Tulisa is hoping for better fortunes with her latest release ‘Sight Of You’.

Produced by American hitmaker The-Dream, the midtempo is the third single to be lifted from The X Factor judge’s debut solo album – ‘The Female Boss’ (due November 26th).

Take a listen after the jump…

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While celebrating the release of her long awaited ‘Two Eleven’ album, Brandy has seen herself guest many-a-release party.  For it seems that the fans who have patiently awaited ‘Human’s‘ follow-up have come in many forms – from celebs and non-celebs alike.

Indeed, acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Tamia, Ledisi, Jojo, and more have sung the praises of her latest release and oft-envied vocal stylings.  And, as a recent gathering evidenced, you can add India Arie to that list.

Singing the ‘Full Moon’ fan favorite ‘He Is’ in honor of Norwood, see the ‘Truth’ hitmaker bring Bran to tears below:

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