And it keeps getting better.

Feast your eyes on Rita Ora, serving up a freshly arranged version of her debut single ‘RIP’ live for BBC’s Jools Holland.

Armed with a live band and Rihanna‘s missing talent, Ora gave all and them some on the show- marking her biggest appearance on UK TV thus far.

Watch below…

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They may have sparred about a “boy” on their much-loved hit ‘The Boy Is Mine’, yet Brandy and Monica unite as stunning young women on the cover of Ebony magazine’s June issue.

The duo up their respective and collective diva in the striking shot, which is accompanied by an insightful interview. One which sees Brandy dish on boyfriend Ryan Press and brother Ray J.

Peep excerpts below…

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It was perhaps the worst kept “secret” in recent memory; however today has finally seen it confirmed that Ciara and Jennifer Lopez  have indeed signed with Epic Records.

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Whether you know it or not, Diplo is one of your favorite producers.

Yes, maybe more so than any other producer, the Mississippi born maestro far reaching work in music makes for a number of impressive feats. Feats which include producing ‘Paperplanes‘ for ex girlfriend MIA and ‘Climax’ for Pop Prince Usher.

Now, after producing cuts for Beyonce‘s ‘4‘, he has weighed in on its lead single ‘Run The World‘, labeling its origin a ‘joke’.

His comments below…

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Misha B is back! Well, almost…

The X Factor alum is hard at work on her debut album, cooking up material with the likes of Missy Elliott.

To tide fans over, though, the Mancunian dropped a teaser mixtape, christened ‘Why Hello World’ last week. And, in a move which will no doubt delight her adorning “Aliens”, the 19 year old stopped by BBC 1Xtra today to preview her new single ‘Home Run’.

Due in July, the cut -which has not even been mastered yet- was produced by young Pop wonder MNEK. Take a listen to a brief snippet below!

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1) Put It Down – Brandy & Chris Brown

2) Scream – Usher

3) Let It Go – Alexandra Burke

4) Upside Down – Diana Ross

5) I Heart You – Toni Braxton

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Hoping to nab some buzz for her upcoming LP, ‘The Spirit Indestructible‘,  Nelly Furtado releases more from its lead video today.

In part 2 of ‘Big Hoops’ behind the scenes footage, fans can see the Canadian belle reach ‘all new heights’ on stilts as well as prepare for the LP’s forthcoming promo run.

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US Barbz rejoice!

Today, Nicki Minaj‘s US dates for her ‘Roman Reloaded’ Tour were confirmed, weeks before she launches the event in Europe.

Dates below…

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Renown for her overall aura of “basic”, X Factor UK star Tulisa hasn’t registered on our radar much.

However, she certainly made us sit up and listen with her performance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge this morning.

Find out below if it was for good reason or otherwise…

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With 19 days to go before 2012 Billboard Music Awards, the show’s performer line-up has been given quite the boost.

For, a quad of major names -led by Usher– have joined the list of those taking to the stage at one of music’s biggest calender nights.

Full story below…

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Whenever Mariah Carey performs ‘Without You’ post 2000 it always presents quite the conundrum.

Before MC took the stage at ‘Top of the Mountain’ in Austria, she tweeted “Singing at this altitude is almost like giving birth to twins…”, which prompted suspicion that the diva would rely on pre-recorded vocal tracks to carry her.

Find out if such was the case with ‘Without You’ after the jump and sound-off below.

UPDATED: ‘Hero’ and ‘Emotions’ added.

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It seems like it’s open season for Brit acts trying to break the US these days. For, following in the foot-steps of One Direction, The Wanted, and Emeli Sande, Cher Lloyd is the latest UK star attempting to realise the sought-after “American Dream”.

Having inked a lucrative Stateside deal with LA Reid‘s Epic Records, the 18 year old today lifted the lid on the video for her debut US single ‘Want U Back’.

Released as her third single back at home in February, the American audience are treated to an entirely new video. Check it out after the jump…

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