As one of Pop’s more powerful players, Epic exec LA Reid knows a thing or two about star spotting.

Birthing the careers of P!nk, Ciara, Rihanna and TLC to name a few, his work in the industry recently landed him a judging position on FOX’s X Factor USA, alongside Simon Cowell.

Now, one month after ‘Toxic’ beaut Britney Spears joined that panel, Reid has weighed in on her chances of winning the show if she was on the other side of the judging table.

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Check out Misha B!

Having made a notable name for herself during last year’s X Factor, the 20 year old is poised to show she also has the chart factor as she launches her debut single ‘Home Run’ (click here to listen).

And so as to support the MNEK produced banger, the Mancunian has gone all out for the cut’s accompanying video. Case, point, these newly released stills from the clip which was shot in London earlier this month.

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After exclusively revealing her new single plans That Grape Juice, media darling Cheryl Cole has premiered ‘Screw You’ – one of the cuts in contention to serve as the follow-up to current smash ‘Call My Name’.

Continuing the sometimes-singer’s foray into the world of “Urban”, the track -which features on her ‘A Million Lights’ LP- boasts an 8-bar verse from British rapper Wretch 32.

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Fans in high anticipation of ‘Chapter 5’, the fifth LP from ‘Heart Attack’ hitmaker Trey Songz, now have two reasons to get into his latest single.  As has been teased in the past weeks, the ‘Bottom’s Up’ crooner tapped ‘Top Back’ rapper T.I. for the latest visual lifted from the yet-released album.

Album in stores August 21st, get into the two without further adieu…

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Eve heads back to Philadelphia for a documentary courtesy of ‘Reebok Classics’ and ‘Complex’ magazine.

One of many artists taking part in the series, the ‘Thug Lovin‘ Rapper takes fans back to where it all began for her, from her former high school to joining Gwen Stefani for the classic jam ‘Blow Ya Mind’.

Enjoy the moving piece below…

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Adele‘s done it again!

In what can only be described as a ‘commercial wonder’ , Adele‘s album ‘21′ has returned to the top of the US Albums Chart, extending its lead as the longest running #1 album by a female in chart history.

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R&B star Ne-Yo follows-up yesterday’s debut of his ‘Lazy Love’ video with a racier edit for the grown folk today.

Already taking off at Urban radio, the steamy cut is now paired with an oven-hot clip, as the hitmaker sets sail on the promotional push for his ‘R.E.D’ LP (due September 18th).

Being the family site that we are, please only cop a gander if you’re over 18.

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Azealia Banks keeps her buzz a’buzzing with new cut ‘Aquababe’.

Check out the Machine Drum produced number below…

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All Gold, no Platinum, otherwise known as Trey Songz, is back.

Having served up ‘Heart Attack’ as the first single from his ‘Chapter V’ LP (due August 21st), the R&B crooner is gearing up to roll out its follow-up ‘2 Reasons’.

Peep the video teaser for the T.I. assisted cut below. (Take note of the use of “b*tches” and “drinks”)

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Contrary to popular belief, the UK boasts its own thriving Urban scene. It’s one rich in rising talent, as showcased in hot new web series ‘Venus vs Mars’.

Written and produced by Talented & Young, the show centres of the life and love of lead character Venus, interweaving her “drama” with that of her equally troubled friends.

So what are you waiting for? Hit ‘Play’ to watch episode 4 of  what is shaping up to be a great show!

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“If you love something let it go, and if it comes back then that’s how you know” – Marques Houston

It’s been all of four years since Sing-Rap duo Bow Wow and Omarion graced a stage together and the same amount of time since  the “close friends” have even been seen together.

And while the reason for their (musical) divorce remains unknown, it appears they’ve put their differences behind them. For, Maybach O (as Omari likes to be known these days) joined his former ‘Face Off’ comrade on stage during a recent stop on Bow’s ‘Underrated’ US tour.

Watch the pair in action below…

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Last month, X Factor fans rejoiced following confirmation of Britney Spears’ joining the show, as a full time judge on its US panel.

Of course, with a stint this big comes numerous reports hinting at a new LP by the star in 2013, the follow up to 2011’s ‘Femme Fatale‘.

Now, before its release is confirmed , it’s time for you to have your say on the project.

Confused?

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