Without a doubt, Frank Ocean‘s ‘Channel Orange’ is set to be one of 2012’s highest selling LPs.

Already selling over 100,000 units via digital outlets, the LP is on course to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks- following the release of its physical copies this coming week

Now world renown producer Jermaine Dupri has lent his support to the ‘Novacane‘ singer.

His interesting take on the situation below…

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Cop a gander at ‘Facemelt’ darling Rita Ora, gracing the pages of US Glamour.

Striking a number of poses for the publication sans her trademark red lips, snaps from her lighthearted spread emerged online today.

A spread, which not only boasts stunning photography but some very interesting quotes from the star, discussing her relationship with ROC boss Jay Z and her thoughts on Beyonce‘s ‘alien’ like qualities.

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Nicki Minaj continued to cement her mainstream status with a show-stopping performance on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. There the Young Money maven performed her latest Pop hit, ‘Pound The Alarm’.

Watch Ms. Minaj in action below…

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Ladies (and gentleman) rejoice!

For, in what can only leave many an film buff reaching for their $10 bill (mind out of the gutter please) ‘Magic Mike‘ star Channing Tatum has confirmed the conception of the flick’s sequel.

Making the announcement during a Twitter Q&A session this week, he explained:

We’re working on the concept now. We want to flip the script and make it bigger.

Check out a scene from the upbeat release above…

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Looks like FOX’s ‘American Idol’ is looking to give the idea of musical chairs a new meaning.

As has made its share of circulation, the speculation that ‘If You Had My Love’ singer Jennifer Lopez had intentions to return to the next season of ‘American Idol’ was ended when the songstress officially announced her departure today.

Indeed, yesterday did see the exit of fellow singer Steven Tyler from the show’s judging panel (as Lopez implied the chance of her following suit).  Well, the Bronx beauty cleared up any rumors as she phoned in to Ryan Seacrest‘s radio show to tearfully impart news of her pending departure.

We guess not even that cool multimillion dollar payout was enough to keep the ‘On the 6’ maestra onboard.  Take a listen below:

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Temperatures may be rising outside, but it looks like ‘Turn Off the Lights’ singer Nelly Furtado is taking to cooler climates for the visual for her highly anticipated new single ‘Spirit Indestructible’ – the title track from her new album.

A return home of sorts for the Canadian songstress, the Aaron A. directed clip visits Vancouver to highlight the natural scenery of the land – from mountains, beaches, and more.  Given the well-received ‘Big Hoops’, Furtado undoubtedly has big expectations for its follow-up to fare even better.

With newly surfaced behind-the-scenes footage to tease its forthcoming arrival, get into it after the jump:

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As the masterminds behind ‘One Direction‘, Misha B and the record breaking Leona Lewis,  Modest Management remain one of the UK’s more respected entities- praised for their ever rising success rate.

However, if Tweets by ‘Nothing’s Real But Love‘ singer Rebecca Ferguson are anything to go by, the company may have found themselves in hot water over their alleged treatment of the star, another one of their X Factor UK clients.

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True Blood is back!

Yes, after a year long hiatus the hit show is back for its fifth season, picking up from the eventful Season 4 finale.

Now get into a preview of this season‘s upcoming sixth episode, airing on HBO this Sunday.

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This week saw Pink’s latest single, ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’, released to Top 40/Mainstream radio to undeniably stellar reviews.

Now, in what we’d say is pretty generous of her, today saw her release a snippet from its B-Side ‘The King is Dead but the Queen is Alive’ .

Tuck into the teaser below…

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Rihanna was all smiles yesterday, having a blast on ski ring during her trip to her homeland of Barbados.

In seemingly positive spirits, the ‘Drunk’ singer was seen in the company of close friends and family, first out at sea and then taking to a small yacht for beers and pictures.

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Following his ‘Chris Brown centric‘ sighting at ‘Villa Blanca‘ two days ago, Drake was snapped out and about in Hollywood hours later after stopping by at a local night club.

Joined by his road manger CJ Gibson, the chart topping MC was all smiles as he left the venue and made his way into his Bentley– sporting an ‘interesting’ Blondie inspired get up.

All this, days after he welcomed positive reviews in the UK following his set at the 2012 Wireless Fest.

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Feast your eyes on Jay Z‘s Rita Ora, owning  ASOS Magazine‘s September 2012 cover.

A picture of style and beauty, Rihanna‘s replacement  hits the publication as part of the push for her debut album ‘ORA‘ set for release in August, which has thus far spawned the UK #1 ‘RIP‘ and the Billboard Hot 100 staple ‘How We Do (Party)’.

Sporting an outfit which fans can purchase this Fall, her cover’s release comes before she is set to grace Vibe Magazine and- if yet to be confirmed are to be believed- team up with Azealia Banks for a cut on her LP.

Still haven’t pre-ordered your copy of ‘ORA‘? Pick it up here!

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