Enter Natalie Duncan.

Hailing from Nottingham, the Soul-filled singer presents quite the compelling package. From her hauntingly stellar vocals, to the lyrical depth she evokes as a songwriter, Ms. Duncan continually justifies her ever-growing buzz. It also doesn’t hurt that she satisfies today’s (sad, but true) demand for aesthetic brilliance from artists. In simpler terms, she’s a stunner.

Yet, for all her beauty, Duncan ensures it’s her talent which resonates most. Case, point, her chilling performance of ‘Devil In Me’ above.

Universal Music here have earmarked the budding star as “the next to blow”. Do you agree with them?

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Many moons have passed since Kelly Rowland and Lance Gross cosied up on the set of the video for ‘Keep It Between Us’. Indeed, so long has it been since the French shoot, many believed it wouldn’t see the light of day – especially when paired with news of Rowland recording her new album.

Fret not, though, for the ‘Motivation‘ singer has not only confirmed the video’s release window, she has also explained the  reason for the delay.

Details after the jump…

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As earlier reported, the incomparable Whitney Houston is making a return to the big-screen in ‘Sparkle’. The Voice stars alongside Pop starlet Jordin Sparks in the 00’s adaptation of the 70’s classic, which is set to hit theatres on August 10th.

Peep this newly released HQ press shot (via PEOPLE), which shows 48 year old Houston in her best visual form in years. Here’s hoping her vocals are as stunning. We’re rooting for her!

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Dancehall star Sean Paul is back and has lined up an all-star cast for his latest LP ‘Tomahawk Technique’. 

One of the set’s most notable features is the Kelly Rowland assisted ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ – a snippet of which surfaced moments ago.

Sample the Ester Dean penned cut after the jump…

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Last night, ‘Only U‘ sensation Ashanti took to Tom Joyner’s Sky Show in Atlanta to perform her latest single ‘The Woman You Love’.

Succesfully outperforming the cut’s studio version, her performance arrives shortly before the release of her upcoming album, which is to be released independently.

Watch below…

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On November 7th 2011, Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his partMichael Jackson’s death.

Sentenced to serve four years at the Los Angeles County Jail after having his medical license revoked, Murray also faced a $100 million restitution  lawsuit by the Jackson estate, which would see him fork out the money Jackson would have made had his ‘This Is It‘ tour kicked off.

Now, two months after Murray’s sentencing ,the lawsuit has been dropped.

Find out why below…

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Quite unfortunately, reports of ghostwriting within Female Rap seem to be showing no signs of dying down.

Indeed, despite the critical acclaim awarded to the likes of ‘Left Eye’, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott for penning their own music, many Femcees  have come under fire for using  ‘ghostwriters‘ to discreetly create their look and  sound for them.

None more so than Rap icon Lil Kim.

Now peep Charli Baltimore explain why Kim’s so called lack of creativity made life difficult for many a 90s Rapstress, below…

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For many, Lady GaGa is Pop’s most palatable dish. Indeed, the 25 year old  presents something fresh, new, and different, while giving a nod to the Pop eccentrics of the past.

Yet, the cake she’s serving up is widely agreed to have been baked by Madonna – meaning trouble was always around the corner.

Noted for her Hip-Hop-esque “beefs”, the 53 old has sunk her claws into her one-time friend during a number of stinging interviews recently; leaving wondering what her motiv is.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch us weigh up Madonna’s antics!

Without a doubt, JLS status as the UK’s leading boy band is just as in tact today as it was when they first hit the scene four years ago.

Now it seems, following the critical boo boo that was ‘Jukebox‘, the band are eager to ensure album #4 wins them commercial success and critical acclaim alike.

Find out why they think working with Adele will help them do just that,below…

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For many, Lady GaGa is Pop’s most palatable dish. Indeed, the 25 year old  presents something fresh, new, and different, while giving a nod to the Pop eccentrics of the past.

Yet, the cake she’s serving up is widely agreed to have been baked by Madonna – meaning trouble was always around the corner.

Noted for her Hip-Hop-esque “beefs”, the 53 old has sunk her claws into her one-time friend during a number of stinging interviews recently; leaving wondering what her motiv is.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch us assess Madonna’s antics!

Your thoughts?

Pop powerhouse JoJo continues her comeback campaign, most recently stopping by Jordan Common for a Mix 107.9 showcase.

Check out the 21 year old rock out to current single ‘Diaster’ and show Rihanna up (again) with a “better than the record” take on ‘What’s My Name’ after the jump…

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Music monarch Mary J. Blige has been deemed by many one of the hardest working women in show business for her continued efforts post-2005’s smash ‘The Breakthrough’.  3 albums and nearly 7 years later, the 41-year-old is still blessing fans with a bevy of performances and appearances alike.  And, if her reported schedule for 2012 is anything to judge by,  there’s plenty more to come.

In conjunction with racking up nominations (including a possible Oscar nod) for her addition to ‘The Help’ soundtrack ‘The Living Proof’, Blige is returning to the big screen with the Tom Cruise-fronted musical ‘Rock of Ages‘ as well as to record shelves with ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues Act 2’.

Still very much on the promo path for ‘Act I’, however, the songstress took to Billboard’s ‘Press Pass’ to answer fan questions and give more details on the critically acclaimed album (her 10th).  Interestingly dishing on the topic of radio airplay with her latest offerings and more, see Blige and sponsor American Express reunite for this informative Q&A session after the jump:

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