The music industry continues to die a slow and painful death this week as 2 of its most untalented acts have accomplished what many determined to be the impossible. Rihanna and Britney Spears’ ‘S&M’ has topped the Billboard Hot 100, giving the former her 10th #1 single and a position next to Janet Jackson in the history books.

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Peep Jennifer Lopez striking a pose while at a Best Buy in Los Angeles last night. The ‘On The Floor’ singer was there to to promote the new Blackberry Playbook, as well as her hotly anticipated new album ‘Love?’.

It’s hard to believe this shot isn’t from 10 years ago. Ms. Lopez, at 41, still looks stunning.

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Check out the latest episode of Lady GaGa‘s web-series ‘Transmission GagaVision’.

This instalment sees the superstar preview more of her ‘Born This Way’ LP (due May 23rd), as well as choreography from the video for her latest smash ‘Judas’.

Episode 43 after the jump…

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Pop vixen Nicole Scherzinger shot the video for her latest single ‘Right There’ in Los Angeles this week. The former Pussycat Doll was joined by label-mate 50 Cent, who is set to feature in the clip.

Produced by Jim Jonsin, the Island flavoured cut serves as the third UK release from the singer’s ‘Killer Love’ LP, and  the project’s launch single in the US.

Haven’t heard it yet? Take a listen after the jump…

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Check out the ‘interesting’ official cover for Lil Wayne‘s forthcoming LP, ‘Tha Carter IV’. The hotly anticipated set (due in June) is preceded by smash hit ‘6 Foot, 7 Foot’.

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Following the runaway success of R. Kelly‘s ‘Love Letter’ LP, the R&B crooner is taking his show on the road.

Named after the Motown inspired album, the ‘Love Letter Tour’ will see the singer perform to audiences across the US June through July.

Joining him on the treck, which kicks off on June 2nd in Mississippi, are soulful songstresses Keyshia Cole and Marsha Ambrosisus.

Check out the full dates after the jump…

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Beyonce and Jay-Z made a rare public appearance on Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris, France today. Both artists are expected to release new project later this year year, continuing to cement their position as music’s most powerful couple.

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Mariah Carey is almost ready to pop! In preparation for her impending motherhood, the diva has given Life & Style magazine a glimpse of her babies’ new nursery, proving that she is a diva in every sense of the word.

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The final edit of Beyonce’s ‘Girls (Who Run The World)’ has been issues and it packs an even bigger punch than its unmastered predecessor! Produced by the Diplo and Switch, the record is the 1st song to surface from the superstar’s upcoming album due later this year.

Listen to the song below:

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Akon has been conquering the club scene for years and it doesn’t look like he will be slowing down anytime soon. The hitmaker has teamed up with Chris Brown and producer Polow Da Don for ‘Take It Down Low’, the latetst release from his ‘Stadium’ album (in stores September 13th).

Listen to the record below:

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Jessie J brought her stunning vocals to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ yesterday. The high octave belter performed the 1st single from her recently released ‘Who You Are’ album, ‘Price Tag’, as well as ‘Nobody’s Perfect’.

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Keyshia Cole is definitely back on the promotional trail. The R&B songstress visited BET’s ‘106 & Park’ last evening to premiere her new video for ‘Take Me Away’ and used the opportunity to announce her upcoming tour alongside R. Kelly and Marsha Ambrosius.

Peep Cole’s interview with the show’s hosts below:

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