British newcomer Mike Hough has been drumming quite the buzz since stepping out on the music scene earlier this year.

Aged just 19, the Essex bred singer’s brand of Soul-Pop has caught the attention of many including BBC 1 Xtra, and more recently Global Music Publishing – where he signed a lucrative publishing deal last month. The move will see Hough join the likes of Corrine Baley Rae on the GMP roster as he records his debut album with some of the biggest names in music.

Though the LP isn’t due in stores until early next year, be ahead of the curve and get into this great talent. You’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from him in the months and year coming!

Check out his performance of Beyonce‘s ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ on The Splash above.

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Any doubts surrounding Beyonce‘s hard-working nature were further quelled last night when the superstar was spotted on the set of yet another video. This time it’s ‘4’ fan favourite ‘Party’ which received the visual treatment in a trailer park in New Jersey last night.

Joining the 29 year old on the colourful set were sister Solange and bandmate Kelly Rowland.

The work doesn’t stop there, either. For, industry outlet Video Static has confirmed that a clip for ‘Countdown’ has been commissioned and will be directed by Adria Petty – who took the helm of King B’s ‘Sweet Dreams’ video. If there’s any justice in the world, it’ll be better than that dollar-store effort.

Regardless, it’s great to see Ms. Knowles shooting clips for all the ‘right’ songs (word has it ‘End of Time’ has or will be shot too). Begging the question: just what is she cooking up behind the scenes? Whatever the case, it looks like ‘4’ has much mileage to go.

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‘I’m Glad’ singer Jennifer Lopez may just have a new reason to smile.  Reports have surfaced today indicating that the triple threat diva  is soon expecting to close a deal with American Idol executives for a return to next season’s judging panel – to the tune of $20 million.  The reported amount is nearly double the singer’s $12 million earned from her first season in the judge’s seat.

Furthermore, the deal is rumored to include clauses allowing the singer time for non-American Idol related ventures.

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Congratulations are in order for Katy Perry today.

Not satisfied with making her LP one of the highest selling releases of the last two years, her fans have made it possible for the colourful singer to break yet another groundbreaking record on the Billboard Charts.

Find out what record she has broken now below…

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Though it was filmed some time ago, Lady GaGa‘s performance at Sydney’s ‘Monster Hall‘ has remained rather elusive to fans outside of Australia with very little footage of the showing available to them.

Now that is all about to change.

Watch GaGa do her thing at ‘Monster Hall’ below…

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As reported here, R&B diva Brandy is just one of many music acts set to mentor contestants on the upcoming reality talent show ‘Majors & Minors’.  E! News recently caught up with the ‘Talk About Our Love’ singer to talk about her involvement with the show as well as her own happenings.

See Ms. Norwood in action after the jump:

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Check out ‘4′ entertainer Beyonce at the home of X Factor Australia judge Guy Sebastian.

Snapped some time ago, the Golden Globe nominee is reported to have  joined the accomplished mentor in choosing the acts to make up his category in the upcoming live finals.

Many thanks to BeyonceAUS for the image.

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Is model-with-a-mic Cassie cooking up a comeback?  If her interview with Status magazine is any indication, the answer is a disappointing definite yes.  Gracing the mag’s latest cover, the vocal less vocalist is said to be preparing ‘Elecro Love’, the follow-up to her 2006 self-titled debut.  Though said to be in production since 2007, the album is finally being prepped for release sometime later this year.

See what else the ‘Long Way To Go’ singer shared after the jump:

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Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated R&B releases of the year, Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Here I Am’ finally hit stores last week. And after 7 days on shelves, the LP’s first week sales are now in.

Find out what the ‘Motivation’ led LP sold after the jump…

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Check out ‘Teenage Dreamer‘ Katy Perry sporting a bold new hue recently in Los Angeles.

Switching her trademark black hair to blonde and now to pink, Mrs. Brand turned many an unsuspecting head whilst filling up her car at a gas station.

Big shout out to Punch Bowl Blog for the shot.

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Yesterday, That Grape Juice posted images of Rihanna having more than a good time at a carnival in her homeland of Barbados.

Now, video footage of the starlet’s antics have surfaced which may not be suitable  for those of the more ‘delicate’ persuasion.

Watch below…

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Check out  Grammy award winning singer Beyonce in a brand spanking new commercial in support of her deal with long time partners L’Oreal.

In the commercial, the ‘Star Is Born’ remake actress finds herself in an intimate setting in hope of finding ‘The One’.

Watch below…

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