Huge album sales may elude her, yet one thing is certain – folk certainly pay attention when the subject pertains to Rihanna‘s private life.

For, in what comes as excellent news for both she and the esteemed folk over at Oprah‘s OWN, it has emerged that her interview with the mogul pulled in record breaking ratings on Sunday night.

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All hail Brand Minaj.

Succesfully launching two #1 albums and lucrative deals with Pepsi, MAC & OPI, the Rapper’s cause is now readying the release of her first fragrance ‘Pink Friday‘.

Today, the starlet unveiled the product on the social networking site Twitter followed by the hashtag #PinkFriday- in confirmation of its name.

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As her fans await new material with bated breath, Beyonce keeps her “brand” hustle pushing forward with new House of Dereon promotional pics.

The upscale fashion line is owned and operated by the ‘I Was Here’ singer and her mother Tina Knowles.

Peep more from HOD’s Fall 2012 line below…

Tidbit: We can’t wait to hear the new material Mrs Carter has been cooking up with the likes of Hit-Boy and Diane Warren. Is it the same for you too?

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Trey Songz took to ‘The Breakfast Club’ this morning for what we’d call one of his more ‘lighthearted’ interviews to date.

Discussing everything from ‘recreational’ activities to his forthcoming LP ‘Chapter V’, the R&B Diva also found himself weighing in on a number of contemporary hot topics.

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Brandy may have just dropped the video for new single ‘Put It Down’, but that hasn’t stopped the R&B star from oiling up the wheels for its follow-up.

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As September looms, so does the music industry’s all-important “fourth quarter”. It’s a release window which, this year, brings with it a bevy of big releases – including the chart comeback of a certain Christina Aguilera.

And while little has been disclosed about The Voice star’s new project, the singer took to Twitter today to share a snap from the video set of the LP’s first single.

Word has it the track (reportedly titled ‘Your Body’) is to premiere early next month. And given that its video is being shot now, there’s every chance the song could launch alongside the visual for maximum impact. Exciting times, ay?

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It’s finally here!

Leona Lewis has lifted the lid on ‘Trouble’, the latest single to be lifted from her long-awaited third studio album ‘Glassheart’.

Penned by Emeli Sande and produced by Naughty Boy, the track follows last September’s ‘Collide’ – which performed well on the Billboard Dance Chart and peaked at #4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a listen to the Childish Gambino assisted cut after the jump!

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With Trey Song‘z fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’, in stores today (and next to no hype greeting it), the R&B crooner has lifted the lid on its latest visual offering ‘Hail Mary’.

Check out the clip, which features Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, below…

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Tomorrow brings with it the world premiere of Mariah Carey‘s video for comeback single ‘Triumphant’. Given the cut’s chart run (or lack there of), the arrival of its accompanying visual couldn’t come at a more apt time.

Does the Nick Cannon directed clip pack a punch enough to reverse the song’s sagging fortunes? Check out a sneak peek of the video, which aired on BET’s 106 & Park tonight, and judge for yourself…

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With two #1 albums, a world tour, her own production company and a beverage line in the works, there’s no denying Nicki Minaj‘s burgeoning commercial pull.

So, perhaps in realization of her rising influence, FOX’s ‘American Idol‘ have reportedly called on the Rapper to sit on their judging panel, alongside ‘Prisoner Of Love‘ diva Mariah Carey.

Set to announce the news this evening, Minaj’s alleged joining of the show has thus far struck opinion between both her fans and supporters of the show- responsible for birthing the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia.

So now we ask you?

Do you think she’s the right girl for the job?

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Faith Evans teams up with Pop genius Claude Kelly to whip up ‘Tears Of Joy’, her moving new release.

Produced by Chuck Harmony, the number comes in aid of the singer’s upcoming reality show ‘R&B Divas’ and her heavily anticipated new LP which many fans hope to hear by the year’s end.

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With Ciara‘s new single ‘Sorry‘ on its way today, the buzz surrounding her new LP ‘One Woman Army‘ has never been stronger.

However, thanks to our friends over at Cosmopolitan.com , that buzz is about to reach fever pitch by way of a list they published on their official website minutes ago.

A list, which confirms the name of brand spanking new song by the star.

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