ROC Nation starlet Alexis Jordin follows-up UK smash ‘Good Girl’ with the release of new single ‘Hush Hush’.

The track serves as the third to be lifted from the 19 year old’s self-titled debut, which opened at #9 on the UK Album Chart this February.

Check out the cut’s accompanying video, which premiered moments ago, below…

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True to form, Ke$ha served up class like only she can at the Sugar Factory in Las Vegas this weekend. Peep the ‘Dirty Picture’ singer posing for the paps – lollipop entoe – above and below.

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Kelly Rowland celebrated the success of her hot new single ‘Motivation’ at Beso Las Vegas last night (May 8th). The Destiny’s Child diva invited 15 VIP fans to dine with her at the Steak eatery, which is owned by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longaria.

There, she signed autographs and chatted with all attendance – many of whom won tickets via Hot 97.5 radio.

‘Motivation’ currently sits at #6 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. And, with over 30 Million audience impressions at Urban and Rhythmic radio, is fast shaping up to be Rowland’s biggest solo hit yet.

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Lauryn Hill spent her Mother’s Day performing for fans in the city of New Orleans at the ‘2011 Jazz & Heritage Festival’.

The ‘Lost Ones‘ entertainer put on an energy filled show, treating fans to a much more refined set compared to that of her  recent Coachella showing.

Check out Ms.Hill in action below…

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Any confusion as to why Lady GaGa is…well..Lady GaGa was last night as quelled as the final credits rolled on her HBO ‘Monster Ball’ Special.

The television event, which was backed by a multi-million dollar promotional campaign, saw footage from the singer’s  record-breaking tour paired with more intimate moments on the road. Moments,which really sold the star’s hustle, and ultimately legitimised her success. If legendary status is what she’s pursuing, this was yet another step in the right direction.

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Let the show begin! With the X Factor USA judges all unveiled, filming for the highly anticipated show commenced today in at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Check out panelists Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and LA Reid arriving below…

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Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Katy Perry. Just a few of the names touted to join the judging panel of the X Factor USA. However, after scoring an own-goal signing up Pop nonentity Cheryl Cole, the show’s producer’s have arguably made another faux pas by looking backward and not forward.

For, former American Idol judge Paula Abdul has been officially unveiled as the fourth and final judge on the Fox show.

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All too often, acts today fail to acknowledge those who opened the door them. Yet, as this week’s From The Vault attests,  Alicia Keys is an exception to the rule.

The 14 time Grammy winner took to the stage at the 2008 BET Awards, where she thrilled with a solid performance of then-current single ‘Teenage Love Affair’. However, the true talking point of the performance was when Keys invited modern R&B pioneers SWV, TLC, and the original line-up of EnVogue on-stage to join her.

A classic moment, which served as a nostalgic reminder of a time when charts boasted variety. A time when a ‘hit’ didn’t have to be  fist-pumping Electro-Pop. A time when R&B had a chance. Sigh.

Journey back to the good ol’ days with Ms. Keys above…

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Christina Aguilera was all giggles last night as she left a dinner date with boyfriend Matt Rutler. The singer, who clearly left her make-up bag at home, dined at with the Production Assistant at New York’s ‘Darby’ restaurant.

Things have been looking up for the 30 year old as of late, with the success of her NBC show ‘The Voice’. The talent-search, which has seen its ratings increase weekly, is no doubt allowing Aguilera to put the drama of the last year behind her; drama which included an arrest with Rutler for public intoxication.

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With anticipation for Lady GaGa‘s ‘Born This Way’ LP intensifying, the singer begins the countdown to its release with new promotional single ‘The Edge Of Glory‘. Due on iTunes tomorrow, the Fernando Garibay penned cut is described as being a Techno-Rock Power Ballad.

Beyond a simple buzz track, the record has deeper significance for the singer, who wrote it after the death of her Grandfather last September.

“The song is about your last moment on earth, the moment of truth, the moment before you leave earth,” she said. “It can be played on the piano, but it’s actually set to this giant, huge, techno rock, Springsteen-esque dance beat.”

While you can judge for yourself tomorrow, check out the single’s Nick Knight shot cover above. {Source}

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Label and legal drama have seen Pop vocalist JoJo out of the limelight for the better part of four years. However, with all of that now behind her, the 20 year old hopes to re-establish herself with an edgier look and sound. Case, point, example, her new single ‘The Other Chick’.

Set to serve as the lead release from her Interscope debut, ‘Jumping Trains’, a snippet of the midtempo surfaced today. Take a listen after the jump…

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Ending months of speculation, it was today officially announced that Nicole Scherzinger will indeed feature on X Factor USA.

However, in a unique twist, the Pop stunner will not be a judge on the Fox show – as initially thought. Rather she is gearing up to co-host the Stateside version of the British show which launched the careers of Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke.

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