Bored with courting controversy, Rihanna has reverted to more familiar territory – showing skin and lots of it.

The Bajan beauty was snapped in a revealing bikini while enjoying a cruise in Hawaii. And just in case the papps didn’t get the right angle, the 23 year old took to Twitter to share more snaps.

Check out the model strike a pose after the jump…

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With the release of Emeli Sande‘s debut LP ‘Our Version of Events’ drawing ever-nearer, the soulful songbird continues to justify her buzz with new single ‘Next To Me’.

The video for the rousing release premiered moments ago.  Check it out after the jump…

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2012 is gearing up to be a big year for a certain Ashanti Douglas.  Already inciting a bevy of buzz for her Busta Rhymes-assisted comeback single ‘The Woman You Love’, she is finding herself amid a highly anticipated return to radio and charts alike.  Undoubtedly hoping to make more of a statement on the tally than her latest LP ‘The Declaration’, Douglas has taken matters into her own hands with the creation of her own company Written Entertainment.

To get things rolling, the starlet has started her own mini-promotional push for the record.  Lending the live treatment at B.B. King Blues Club in NYC recently to the soon-to-be-hit, as well as a few other fan favorites, see Miss Douglas doing what she does best after the jump:

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‘Sponsor’ singer  Teairra Mari has certainly found a sponsor in superproducer Rico Love since she joined his Division 1 imprint.  Turning the lights on the ‘Hunt 4 U’ songstress’ hunt for a hit, the two have cooked up ‘U Did That’ – the latest offering from Mari.  Set for inclusion on her next, yet-titled venture, we’ve already introduced you to the making of the mix.

Now, with the feature of rapper 2 Chainz, the former Roc princess is pushing envelopes to new heights to earn buzz for this sexy, slow jam.

Hear Mari do her thang on ‘U Did That’ after the jump:

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We asked and boy, did you answer.  With a whopping total of over 21,000 votes, the faithful fans of Aretha, Celine, Cher, Diana, Janet, Madonna, Mariah, Patti, Tina, and Whitney replied in groves to support their favorites in this showdown.  One of our best yet, we asked ‘Who is the ultimate diva’?  In arenas of fashion, influence, and more, you voiced your opinion on which of the aforementioned divas reigned supreme.

‘Control’ diva Janet Jackson was undoubtedly in control of this panel, sweeping most of the categories.  But does she come out on top?

Without further adieu, the results of the tight race to choose the ultimate diva await:

*All polls represent data calculated by 12a.m., January 16th*

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From The Supremes to The Spice Girls, girls groups have always been an integral part of Pop culture.

Unfortunately, recent years have seen a decline in the number of all female troupes on the charts, following the disbanding of Destiny’s Child, Girls Aloud and Danity Kane, to name just three.

So, ever eager to hear your take on the issue, we want to know:

What do you think it would take to form and maintain a successful girl group in 2012?

And, why do you think so many girl groups fail to stand the test of time?

Weigh in below!

Last week, in a bid to generate attention for her upcoming album, ‘Frozen’ veteran Madonna aired out her thoughts on Pop rivals Janet Jackson and Lady GaGa with explosive results.

Now, in what will most certainly divide opinion as Moses did the Red Sea, the ‘MDNA’ singer has weighed in on ’21‘ maestra Adele.

Without further delay, find out what she said about her below…

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Guess which New York native was spotted getting it in with her latest lover during a video shoot recently.

Hint: She’s seen more A-list men than a Studio 54 urinal.

Find out who it is below…

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R&B staples Brandy and Monica delighted many with news of their new duet earlier this month. And while little was initially offered about the single (beyond it being produced by Rico Love), the ladies label RCA Records have today lifted the lid on explicit details.

What are you waiting for? Info after the jump…

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As one of the masterminds behind Leona’s ‘Glassheart‘, Emeli Sande is one of the UK’s fastest rising singer/songwriters.

Enjoying many a success on the UK singles chart with ‘Daddy‘, ‘Heaven‘, ‘Never Be Your Woman‘ and ‘Read All About It‘, February 13th will see the UK release of her debut album, ‘Our Version Of Events’.

Now, ahead of its release, a preview of the entire project surfaced online today, and is now available for your sonic pleasure.

Listen below…

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“Pass the dutchie on the left hand side”

Get into these staged snaps of Rihanna smoking what appears to be marijuana on a Hawaiian beach recently.

Following the controversial shots that arrived of her doing the exact same thing yesterday, the emergence of these pics come weeks before her upcoming ‘Talk That Talk’ video featuring Hip Hop mogul Jay Z is set  to debut.

More below…

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“I’m in the UK but just for one day!”

Well- make that a week love.

Yes, in what will be sure to have Nicki Minaj‘s UK based Barbz beaming with joy, the Pop belle has confirmed her return to the country in coming weeks.

Find out when and for how long below…

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