Iggy Azalea is clearly undeterred by questions surrounding her X Factor.
For, the ‘Team’ rapper has signed up as a judge on the Australian edition of the show – a role which will see her weighing in on the singing of contestants and mentoring acts.
As promo slots go, most are booked months in advance.
It’s a reality that would likely explain why Iggy Azalea is headlining the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series with no album out and a tanked single in ‘Team.’
With sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion’ nowhere to be found, the femcee is tasked with conjuring fresh momentum.
Taking to the stage today, she aimed to do so with performances of ‘Team,’ chart-topper ‘Fancy,’ and ‘Black Widow.’
Janet Jackson soared to chart glory with ‘Unbreakable’ – her first album in seven years.
The ‘No Sleeep’ led set arrived last October and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
Still, the “era” hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing. Indeed, despite spawning a successful tour, several dates had to be postponed – first due to ill health and later due to the star’s reported pregnancy.
It’s led some to ponder whether Jackson will embark on another music project.
Fret not, because in the latest issue of Emirates Magazine (which she covers and poses for), the singer’s longtime producer and friend Jimmy Jam promises that’s there’s more magic to come.
Anticipation is at fever-pitch for Lady Gaga‘s return to the Pop sphere.
Three years have passed since the kick-off of her ‘ARTPOP’ campaign and, despite its disappointing performance, the singer has managed to turn the tide with a series of smart plays – including a Grammy winning Jazz album and an award-winning TV role.
Armed with said momentum, attention has turned to her next LP.
Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music, the singer’s friend Elton John updated fans on the status of the project.
Christina Milian‘s debut single ‘AM To PM’ serves as this week’s From The Vault pick. Join us as we journey back in time to when the beauty was one of her generation’s most promising up-and-comers.
Produced by Swedish maestros Bloodshy & Avant and written by the then-19 year old in 2001, it was the first taste of her self-titled debut.
With its Pop-Urban flavor, it introduced the masses to the singer “Christina Milian” as opposed to the MTV VJ. It reached the 27th spot of the Hot 100 in the US and #3 in the UK.
‘AM’s visual was helmed by director extraordinaire Dave Meyers and featured Milian scheming her way out from the family home to go party with her friends. Honing in on the era’s near necessity for “performance,” the clip boasted synchronised choreography and a dynamite dance-break too. All very early 00s.
Granted the whole affair was coated in dollops of Disney realness, it made for wholly enjoyable (and memorable) video.
Ms Milian never quite became the Pop star she was poised to be; which is a shame if you ask us. She ticks all the boxes requisite for break-out stars at the time – radio-ready music, serviceable vocals, a stunning look and engaging visuals.
Still, when all is said and done, the one thing that C. Mili is not is a flop – as evidenced by her arguable omnipresence in music, TV, and cinema.
It was the reunion fans and critics of Lady Gaga had long pined for. Therefore, many rejoiced when it was confirmed that the 30-year-old had re-teamed with hitmaker RedOne for her upcoming album.
Together, the pair have moulded hits such as ‘Bad Romance,”Just Dance,’ and ‘Poker Face’ before parting ways prior to the recording of 2013’s polarizing ‘ARTPOP.’
Naturally excitement encased their collective comeback, however RedOne’s words in a new interview have poured a cold coat of uncertainty on whether their new work will ever be heard by the masses.
