X Factor USA judge LA Reid has made a move that will have the entire music industry stirring. For the former Island Def Jam executive, who is responsible for the likes of Pink and Rihanna, has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Sony Music subsidiary –Epic Records.

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Life has certainly been sweet for Mariah Carey in recent years  with the welcoming of her twins just months ago. Now, she has desired to share her sweet smell of success with the world with a trio of new fragrances in alliance with Elizabeth Arden.

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2011 has seen Jessie J breakout on an international scale, enjoying chart success on both sides of the Atlantic. Looking to continue her momentum, the 23 year old has revealed which single will serve as the fourth UK release to be lifted from her Platinum selling debut ‘Who You Are’.

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Expanding her ever-growing brand, Beyonce has announced a new fragrance.

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Once a dominant force, Ashanti‘s star – love her or loathe her – has undeniably dimmed over the years.

Hoping to turn the tide, the Muli-Platinum selling singer is gearing up for the release of her 5th studio album – due later this year. Hence, so as to wet the apetite of fans, the 30 year old stopped by US Weekly‘s offices this week, answering fans questions about the project.

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As earlier reported, R&B star Brandy posed it up for photographer Derek Blanks this week. The theme of the shoot saw the ‘Full Moon’ singer partake in an Alter-Ego styled setup.

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Miami natives Pitbull and Kelly Rowland build a ‘Castle Made of Sand’ on this new cut from the Reggaeton star’s latest LP ‘Planet Pit’.

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Pop culture’s editor in chief Madonna has confirmed she is to release a new album that she is to begin recording next month. In an official statement released by manager Guy Oseary, he announced the exciting news with additional information.

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The legendary Lil’ Mama wants you to know just how legendary she is in a recent interview with VIBE. The femcee, whose illustrious career has spawned hits such as ‘Lip Gloss’ and… ‘Lip Gloss’, opens up about Nicki Minaj copying her style, Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim feeling threatened by her, being respected and more.

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It has been a longtime coming, however it the self-proclaimed Young Simba J. Cole is finally ready roar with new single ‘Work Out’.

The hotly anticipated cut is the first to be lifted from the ROC Nation rapper’s debut LP – which hits stores via Columbia this summer.

Sampling Paula Abdul‘s ‘Straight Up’ and Kanye West’s ‘Workout Plan’, this most certainly makes for an interesting listen. Whether it makes a good one, we’ll leave you do decide.

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The BET Awards 2011 keep getting better. For, in what seems to be a case of saving the best until last, the network have just announced that Beyonce will be performing at their 11th annual show.

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Kelly Rowland looks set to cap off the phenomenal chart success of ‘Motivation’ with a performance slot on Urban music’s biggest calender night.

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