As reported last week, ‘Holiday’ hitmaker Madonna would have much cause to celebrate given the expected performance of her 12th LP ‘MDNA’.  Industry insiders expected the ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’-led LP to shift 300-350k in its first week based on the strength of its first day sales.

However, much like in many other aspects of the 53-year-old’s career, the Material Girl silenced naysayers when she even exceeded those expectations.  Bursting onto Billboard, find out how much Madge moved after the jump (in the absence of a major promo push):

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Today marks the official release of Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore effort ‘Pink Friday:  Roman Reloaded’.  As ever, fans can expect to get an overload of the ‘reloaded’ rapstress as she braves many-a-promo outlet in support of the LP.  Already making her rounds in New York, no visit would be complete without a sit down on the 106 & Park couch.

There, it was earlier reported that her ever faithul Barbz and Ken Barbz lined the streets with hopes of catching a glimpse of the Young Money maven.  Those unable to see Miss Minaj in person can take a glimpse at the appearance after the jump:

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Justin Bieber lit up Youtube moments ago with a scorching new teaser for his hotly anticipated ‘Boyfriend’ video.

The 18 year old, who today announced that his new sound is “pulling from Hip-Hop”, has seen the minutes-old clip already have thousands of ‘Likes’ and shares

Yes, Bieber-fever is alive and kicking. Peep the cinematic after the jump…

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As the Urban arena gears up for the release of  ‘Think Like A Man’, the cast of the hotly anticipated movie beam on the cover of Essence magazine’s May issue.

Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart, and Michael Ealy lead a who’s who of Black Hollywood who star in the flick (due April 20th).

Peep their collective cover above and Henson’s solo showing below…

Click here to watch the trailer for ‘Think Like A Man’

What do you think of the cover?

Soulful baritone Tank turns up the heat with the sizzling cover for his new album ‘This Is How I Feel’.

Due on May 8th, the set boasts an all-star line up of R&B hitmakers; a list which includes Danja, Mario Winans, Jerry Wonda, Kevin McCall and Eric Hudson.

‘Feel’ is the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Now or Never’, and is preceded by singles ‘Compliments’ and ‘Next Breath’.

Your thoughts?

Move over Timberlake!

Justin Bieber is feeling his “urban” that much more this go round, a point ink-stamped with new single ‘Boyfriend’.

Hence, in continuing his foray into the “hip”, the 18 year old called into  Power 105.1‘s ‘Breakfast Club’ today.

Chatting it up with Charlamagne and co, the Pop pinup dished on his “new sound”, upcoming album ‘Believe’, working with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, and Darkchild on it, and much more.

As ever on the risque show, hilarity ensues. Take a listen after the jump…

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Hard at work on her 4th studio album, Kelly Rowland ensures she remains present in the Urban arena by appearing on the soundtrack to one of Black Hollywood’s biggest movies – ‘Think Like A Man’.

The ‘Motivation’ singer teams up with RCA’s Bei Major and Future for ‘Need A Reason’.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Beyonce– by the looks of things- is back on her grind.

Indeed, with her latest single ‘End Of Time’ out in the UK April 22nd, the singer/songwriter seems busier than ever, snapped in and around New York City today- following a day out with Blue Ivy and Tina Knowles yesterday.

Her sighting also comes weeks after Leonardo DiCaprio was reported to star alongside side her in the upcoming flick, ‘A Star Is Born’.

Your thoughts?

Feast your eyes on Rihanna, a vision of blue at the Japanese premiere of her latest flick, ‘Battleship’.

Undeniably stunning, she was joined by her fellow co-stars and director Peter Berg, all of whom are readying the movie’s April 11th launch, years after it was initially shot.

More from her night below…

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Currently in Japan in aid of her new movie ‘Battleship‘, Rihanna boarded the US aircraft carrier George Washington today, speaking on the flick and The Navy.

No, not her commercially inept fan base- but the actual Navy.

Watch below…

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For whatever reason, Solange– at least in the public eye-  is perceived the wild child of the Knowles family.

Maybe down to her ‘eccentric’ sound or her standout style, her personable nature has made for interesting viewing over the years, carving her own identity in front of our every eyes.

Now, in an interview with Complex, the ‘Cosmic Journey’ star has spoken openly on controversy, defending her family and her sister’s pregnancy.

Her thoughts below…

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Lana Del Rey sported  a casual look nights ago, snapped on her way to Lakers V Warriors Game with friends.

Rocking her ever evasive smile but looking a little worse for her wear, her sighting comes months before she re-releases her debut album, and weeks after she released the video for her latest single ‘Blue Jeans‘.

More below…

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