When critics talk, Billboard listens.

For, in what news that will serve to change the way albums chart on the Billboard 200 forever, the company has announced it is to introduce a new policy which will make scoring #1 albums all the more difficult for artists who feel they can ‘cheat’ their way to the top.

All the details below…

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When Rihanna‘s latest single ‘We Found Love’  remained at  the top of the US singles chart last week, it became the 36th week the performer had spent atop that chart since her debut.

This of course came much to the horror of Beyonce fans as it meant the pair were now tied for having spent the same amount of time at #1.

Now- as of this chart week- the pair are no longer tied. For, the ‘S&M‘ singer has now impressively  bested  the 36 week record she once shared with Knowles.

Find out how below…

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The X-Factor USA is here!

Fox’s much hyped British import has finally kicked off on American soil and looks set to be the biggest show of its kind.

Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, the show favours American Idol with its nationwide auditions. However, there is a defining twist in that groups and solo acts over 25’s are eligible to enter.

After weeks of auditions and bootcamp we now enter the live shows where the narrowed down top 10 are battling to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Check out the best and worst of the performances below…

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Fans are seeing a new Whitney Houston – sparkling in her own right as she preps a reboot of the 1976 musical ‘Sparkle’.  Already gracing Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood, the ever youthful 48-year-old diva has now taken her new shine over to AJ Calloway (formerly of 106 & Park) and Extra TV.

Joined by ‘Sparkle’ co-star Derek Luke, see ‘The Voice’ on her latest promo stop for the highly anticipated film (due 2012) after the jump:

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Mary J. Blige is getting closer to the November 21st release of ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues’ – the sequel to the 1994 catapult that launched her into superstardom.  Known to most as the ‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’ (due in great part to the prequel), its safe to say all eyes are on this second chapter and oh-na-na what’s her name to see who will emerge victorious from the diva showdown.

To whet appetites of her ever-faithful fans and followers, Blige has teamed up with the legendary Adam Shankman  and American Express for UNSTAGED – a live collection of the diva’s greatest hits (and a few gems from the forthcoming album).

Set for stream live on Vevo tomorrow night, November 17, Mary lets fans in on what they can expect from the album and the live showing after the jump:

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Never one to rest on her laurels (even with baby Carter soon to make her own debut), mommy-to-be Beyonce is readying fans for ‘Live At Roseland: Elements of 4′ DVD by dropping not one, but TWO clips from the extravaganza moments ago.  The live set, in stores November 29th, invites viewers in for their first look at live treatments of cuts from her most recent ‘4’ album, as well as revisiting some of her greatest hits.

With fan favorite ‘End of Time’ also dropping earlier today, ‘I Was Here’ is the latest taste of the ‘Elements’ DVD set to whet appetites.

Your first taste at what ‘Honey B’ is serving up after the jump:

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Beyonce sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the debut of her ‘End of Time’ performance from her forthcoming ‘Live At Roseland: Elements of 4’ DVD.

Watch the megastar, who was several months pregnant at the time of the August shoot, show  just why her stiletto’s stay etched on higher ground!

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Much to the contempt of his naysayers, Young Money Rapper Drake has become Hip Hop’s reigning champion.

Successfully pulling a number of stunts and tricks on the careers of many a Rap staple with his debut effort ‘Thank Me Later‘, his acclaimed but undoubtedly short career has gotten off to an impressive start.

Now, the release of his new album ‘Take Care‘ is about to give him even further cause to celebrate.

Find out how many copies it is predicted to sell in its first week of release below…

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In recent weeks, the world has been introduced to what can only be described as a ‘revamped’ Mariah Carey.

From flaunting a brand spanking new body to exciting her fans with news of upcoming music, it is fair to say that this year has seen the singer embrace a number of ‘fresh starts’.

Now it seems that her ‘out with the old and in with the new’ attitude has found its way to her business.

Because, she has reportedly hired  a new manager in the form American Idol judge Randy Jackson to jump start the next era of her career.

More below…

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Since debuting six years ago, Rihanna has acquired what can only be described as a ‘forgiving’ fan base.

Overlooking her ‘lack luster’ vocals and accommodating those rigamortis inspired dance moves she sports so often , her RihannaNavy are without a doubt one of Pop’s more easily impressed support groups.

Alas, for every camel- there is a  liberty taking straw just waiting to break its back.

Find out why the entertainer was booed at a concert in London below…

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With her latest album ‘Talk That Talk‘ due out this coming Monday, supporters of Island beauty Rihanna can expect to see the performer take to many a high profile stage in a bid to promote  the project.

So, in what will be sure to  serve exciting news for these very fans, the singer has been confirmed as a performing act at the celebratory event for the 2012 Grammy Awards.

More details below…

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Some time ago, snippets from Whitney Houston‘s interview with Access Hollywood in support of her upcoming movie ‘Sparkle‘ surfaced here.

Now, the entire interview is available for your viewing pleasure.

From sharing her thoughts on ‘DreamGirls‘ to why working on the set of her latest movie has been a ‘humbling experience’, this interview is undoubtedly one of her most candid to date.

Watch below…

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