R&B veteran Monica poses it up with sons Rodney (6) and Romello (4) in this stunning promotional portrait for her forthcoming album ‘New Life’.

The set which arrives via RCA on April 10th is preceded by singles ‘Until It’s Gone’ and current effort ‘It All Belongs To Me (w. Brandy)’.

Boasting producers such as Missy Elliott, Polow Da Don, Bryan Michael Cox, and Salaam Remi, we quite literally can’t wait to hear the set.

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Following her promo stint in Japan, Nicki Minaj welcomed fans to an intimate Ustream session, debuting a new pair of furry friends.

Speaking on her upcoming album, her time in Tokyo and when her fans across the globe can expect to see her, the session comes before she performs her latest single ‘Starships‘ on American Idol, this Thursday.

Watch below…

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The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 1 / series 1 below…

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While new hair colors generally indicate a new project is on the horizon, here’s hoping this switcheroo is a one-time deal.

For, as earlier reported, Pop princess Rihanna is hard at work on the video set of the Coldplay-led single ‘Princess Of China’.  Already rocking U.S. charts with a short reign in the top 20, the single is sure to be revived when full view of the clip is available.

The Barbadian yodeler, who is said to have just wrapped her own ‘Where Have You Been’ video (lifted from ‘Talk That Talk’), is also gearing up for promotion of her latest venture into film ‘Battleship’.   The Peter Berg-directed flick is set to sail into theaters on May 18th.

Until then, get into these snaps of Rih times 3 (courtesy of RihannaDiva):

The girl is undeniably one of the hardest working chicks in the game.  Too bad her vocal coach wouldn’t say the same.

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The proof- as they say- is always in the pudding.

Indeed, in what is a testament to the ethic of her team and the strength of her brand, Nicki Minaj has developed quite the audience in the Eastern world, despite travelling there for the first time last week.

Not sure what we mean?

Peep the Rapper performing her #1 single ‘Starships’ in Japan nights ago, and let us know what you think below…

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As earlier reported, MTV have commissioned a brand new season of ‘Punk’d’. The celebrity prank show is set to return to screens on March 29th, with a guest-host featuring each week. Peep the extended trailer below! (more…)

The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 1 / series 1 below…

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Much to horror of her ‘hater’s, Azealia Banks is slowly but surely exceeding all expectations.

Proving, by way of chart ranking and fan response, that she is anything but the flavor of the month, the Rapper is now capitalizing on the success of her single ‘212‘, by releasing an EP of the same name.

Details below…

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In honor of her legacy, many Whitney Houston fans have found unique ways to thank the icon her work, following her untimely passing in February.

However, in what truly captured the life and joy her music brought to so many, Californian fans staged a flash mob of sorts in Castro Street, San Francisco yesterday.

Watch below…

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A Madonna campaign just wouldn’t be right without a little controversy.

For, after releasing the well received clip that is ‘Girl Gone Wild‘ last week, it has been restricted by YouTube, deemed too raunchy to be seen by the masses.

Details below…

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After a brief rest on the bench, That Grape Juice Cover Star is back! This week sees DiiJai tackle Whitney Houston‘s classic ‘I Have Nothing’.

Check out his showing below:

Powerful, emotive, and yet controlled. A stunning showing; one which serves as a contemporary throwback to days of old where male artists “SANG”. With music rotating in cycles, here’s hoping the return of “the vocalists” is nigh.

For more on DiiJai, check out his Youtube page

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Believe it or not, 6 years have passed since Nelly Furtado‘s last English album.

Released June 7th 2006, ‘Loose‘- despite its blockbuster successes- saw Furtado retreat from the public eye once its campaign ended, much to the dismay of any who were hoping for the speedy release of its follow up.

Now, the wait is finally over.

Find out what the ‘Say It Right’ belle has been cooking up below…

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