Last Friday, in support of her forthcoming studio LP, Rita Ora rocked London’s Jazz Cafe with a truly upbeat set.

Delivering live renditions ‘Hot Right Now’, ‘RIP’ and and ‘Shine Your Light’, her performance comes months before she joins Coldplay on the European leg of their latest tour, and kicks off the promo tour for her own ‘ROC’ produced project.

Peep Rihanna² in action  below…

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Sometimes, a curse can come in the guise of gift.

Not sure what we mean? Take Iggy Azalea‘s ‘XXL Freshman Cover‘ for example. While it cemented her status as Rap’s  leading debutante, it also unearthed a controversy so ugly, the likes of Max Clifford would think twice about before getting involved with.

For, after failing to make the cover herself, fellow Femcee Azealia Banks questioned a lyric spat by Azalea in ‘D.R.U.G.S’.

A lyric, which saw her label herself a ‘runaway slave master’.

Details below…

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The countdown to Madonna’s ‘MDNA’ has begun!

Material Madge has linked up with Perez Hilton to premiere material from the hotly anticipated set each week in the run-up the album’s March 26th store date.

The next up?

‘Superstar’. Take a listen after the jump!

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Mind out of the gutter!

Bruno Mars‘ feature in Playboy‘s April issue is one of the classy persuasion.

The ‘Grenade’ singer, who was recently named as one of GQ’s Most Stylist Young Men, poses it up in Louis Vuitton, Ray-ban, and Armani in the striking shoot, which accompanies an insightful interview.

By featuring on the iconic publication’s cover, Mars becomes the 10th male star ever to do so.

Unzip another pic after the jump.

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Eager for a taste of ‘The MF Life’?

Fret not; for, as the release date of Melanie Fiona‘s sophomore set draws nearer, the songbird has teamed up with File Blaze to quench your thirst with a 6-track album sampler.

Having heard the LP its entirety, we can vouch for Ms. Fiona being onto a winner. The gems await after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj flaunts her love for candy coloured wigs on the cover of Allure magazine’s April issue.

And while everyone loves a a sweet treat, the Young Money maven will be hoping the masses share that affection for her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’. 

Due in stores on April 3rd, the set is preceded by a slew of singles, such as ‘Starships’, ‘Roman In Moscow‘and ‘Stupid Hoe’. The femcee also promises another cut prior to the LP’s arrival. {Source}

Excited?

Your thoughts?

April 3rd marks the release of ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, Nicki Minaj‘s latest LP.

So, as to whet their appetites, Minaj and long type hype man SB invited her fans to a ‘secret Ustream session’ last week, showcasing some of the album’s material, days before she  became the highest charting Femcee in UK history.

All the fun below…

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At times- if we’re going to keep real- it’s very easy to forget why Jay Z is Jay Z.

Indeed, with the praise his LPs, business endeavors and contribution to his genre garners, there are many oblivious to his skill as a live act.

Think we’re hyping him up a little too much? Then peep his set at last night’s SXSW Festival last night, and weigh in below…

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Let the second search for ‘The Voice’ commence!

Hosted by Carson Daly, the US talent-search sees judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton conduct “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big star. The winner of the competition lands major recording contract with Universal Republic.

Check out episode 7 after the jump…

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In what comes as little surprise, Oprah’s highly anticipated interview with the family of late pop icon Whitney Houston was a ratings winner – earning a record viewership for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).  As reports swarmed the media that Winfrey’s channel was suffering from a series of ratings slumps, the 90 minute showing, much like her very talked about 2009 interview with the pop legend herself, proved to be a ratings goldmine with initial reports indicating over 3.5 million  tuned in to see Bobbi Kristina and co. speak about the aftermath of their family life since Whitney’s passing.

Earning O a guaranteed spot in the top 5 of Sunday night’s ratings, Winfrey, the first to score an interview with the family despite less than a month passing since the untimely death of the beloved singer, is set to follow with more high profile interviews – namely pop megastar Lady Gaga.

Those who missed the interview with the Houston family can see it in its entirety here.

Your thoughts?

‘Spotlight’ singer Jennifer Hudson turned heads rocking this Ralph & Russo couture gown with plunging neckline.  Taking center stage at the grand opening of The Smith Centre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas this weekend, the Grammy winner reportedly brought down the house with her performance of ‘Take Care of This House’.

Joined on stage by Martina McBride, whom she also shared the stage with at the 2011 Grammys (in tribute to Aretha Franklin), see snaps of the divas in action below:

The two were accompanied by legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.

Your thoughts?

Hot off the heels of their blazing ‘It All Belongs To Me’ video, dynamic diva duo Brandy and Monica made moves to BET’s 106 & Park today, much to fan frenzy.  Speaking on their latest collaboration, rumors, and possible tour plans, the R&B beauties certainly gave viewers an ear and eyeful on tonight’s broadcast.

Also taking to BET.com for an exclusive interview (and lending a major announcement), get into ‘The Boy Is Mine’ co-stars taking over the 106 set (with behind the scenes footage to follow):

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