In an age where the likes of Lionel Richie, Lady GaGa, Drake and Taylor Swift continue to wow fans with record breaking sales figures, to suggest ‘music doesn’t sell anymore’ is without a doubt an inaccurate conclusion.

For, as further proof that consumers only purchase the music they believe in, today saw Nas join an elite group of acts enjoying the fruits of their commercial labor in the face of the industry’s downtown.

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With Jennifer Lopez now out of the picture, it seems Mariah Carey is on a mission to add glamour to ‘American Idol’s next season.

Before the bubbly vocalist makes her television debut in January 2013, she released this Mark Cant snap today via Mariah Daily Journal.

All this, before the release of her new LP this Fall, which is to launch with the Rick Ross assisted  ‘Triumphant’ as the first single.

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Hoping to spread the word on his upcoming television series “The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep’, Southern beau Nelly took to ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ last night for a rare sit down interview.

Taking the time to explain The CW fueled show, the Rapper also joined ‘The Roots’ for a unique take on his smash hit ‘Hot In Here‘.

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With 968,000 copies sold worldwide since April, it’s safe to say Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday : Roman Reloaded’ is on course to fare well once 2011’s Global Year- End chart rolls in.

However, with less than 600,000 units moved in her domestic market, there’s no doubt Minaj is hoping the US leg of its supporting tour will help spark fresh interest in the slow moving release.

So last night, in further support of the project, the Rapper welcomed Young Money boss Lil Wayne to the Miami showing of the tour, serving up a truly wild set.

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R&B singer shows off her ‘Ex’ Factor

 ‘My Love Is Like Whoa’ maestra Mya moved Australian audiences when she took to ‘Sunrise’ to deliver a medley of hits. Featuring her hit smash ‘Case of the Ex’, ‘Lady Marmalade’, and more, the R&B diva hit Australian shores in support of her most recent effort ‘K.I.S.S.‘.

And as ever, if anyone questioned if Miss Harrison still has “it”, she serves in abundance. See what we mean below:

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A long time supporter of the late icon, today has seen Chris Brown call on the family of Michael Jackson to end their bitter feud- which dominated headlines across the globe yesterday.

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Following a well received set at the UK’s ‘Wireless Fest‘ last month and time spent in Beverly Hills this month, Drake has returned to his hometown of Toronto.

Snapped in the city yesterday, the Universal cash cow was armed with his bodyguard on his way into an office building where he left with what appears to be a medical prescription.

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Looks like ‘Think Like a Man’ hitmaker Jennifer Hudson is looking to share her spotlight with another ‘American Idol‘ alum – Jordin Sparks.  For, while both divas are set to make a splash on big screens this year via ‘The Three Stooges’ and ‘Sparkle’ respectively, it seems the powerhouse vocalists are set to extend their acting resume by joining forces in the forthcoming, George Tillman-directed movie ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’.

The director, whose credits include ‘Soul Food:  The Movie‘ and ‘Notorious’, has assembled an all-star cast that also features the likes of Anthony Mackie and Jeffery Wright.

While no release date has been given for the film, word has it shooting begins this week!

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Brandy bids adieu to Bran-Nu?

As fans eagerly await the visual for Brandy’s new single ‘Put It Down’, the diva is announcing that she has found something else to put down…a try at rapping.  For, with the assistance of hip-hop heavyweight Timbaland, the singer introduced ‘Bran-Nu’ – a rapping alter ego that flexed another of the songstress’s many talents.

However, if her recent interview with Q Deezy of Hot 107.9, fans can wish farewell to the short lived rap attempts of the ‘Human’ hitmaker.  Also brushing up on her electrifying tribute to Whitney Houston (BET Awards), her Tyler Perry directed return to film (‘The Marriage Counselor’), and headlines involving brother Ray J and film co-star Kim Kardashian, it’s safe to say this is indeed a great watch!

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I should have known better…than to let you go alone.

Until now details surrounding Lady GaGa‘s fourth LP were about as rare as Rihanna’s chances of scoring a US #1 album.

However, by way of the singer’s close friend Tamar Braxton, fresh information from Camp GaGa has found its way online today- more specifically…on the social networking site Twitter.

Information, which hints at the ‘Fame’ gem working with Rock band ‘White Snake’ on the hotly anticipated project.

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Eager to generate enough support to turn the cut into a smash, Keyshia Cole released the teaser for her long awaited ‘Enough Of No Love‘ video today, directed by Benny Boom.

Set to premiere in its entirety August 2nd on BET’s 106 & Park, fans can now tuck into the video’s preview below.

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Since confirming reports surrounding his sexuality by way of an open letter two weeks ago, Frank Ocean has found himself on the receiving end of many a varied opinion.

Accused of ‘fooling women’ by Khia while applauded for his honesty by Beyonce, today saw B2K alum Omarion share his thoughts on the letter.

His comments below…

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