Days ago, various reports indicated that Lil Wayne‘s ‘The Carter IV‘  would see first week sales around the 850,00 units figure.

However, fans of the Young Money Rapper will be pleased to know that the LP is now expected to exceed this sales prediction and is now set to  almost double the first week successes  of ‘Watch The Throne’ released by rivals Jay Z and Kanye West.

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Kim Kardashian may have bagged $17 million for her recent nuptials, yet she opts to a play a $2 dollar you-know-what in the video for her “charity” single ‘Turn It Up’.

The visual for the ill-fated song has yet to see the light of day, which is just as well if this new teaser is anything to go by.

Directed by Hype Williams, the classy clip sees the socialite channel another video she’s noted for.

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The polarizing rap upstart, Miss Kreayshawn, is the cover girl for i-D Magazine’s latest issue. The visual was shot by legendary fashion/celebrity photographer Terry Richardson. It’s also interesting to note, out of all the new buzz artist of the moment, Kreayshawn seems to be getting the most label push – 1 million dollar deal, cover of a major publication less than 2 months after the deal, blog advertisements, radio interviews. Now, if only they’d let the music speak – where’s the  ‘Gucci Gucci’ follow up?

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Last month, Bay Area rapper Kreayshawn set the blogosphere ablaze with the release of her music video “Gucci Gucci”. A few weeks later, she had the internet talking again. That time, about the one million dollar record deal she’d just signed.

After a bidding war of sorts, Columbia Records, part of Sony Music Entertainment got Kreayshawn to sign on the dotted lines. Along with directing/editing videos for herself, fellow West Coast rapper Lil’ B, and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the female emcee has drawn comparisons to Lady GaGa, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, and Lil’ B’s “swag movement”. Her polarizing presence has been the subject of intense debate, especially between hip-hop enthusiasts. This recent signing, is sure to be the proverbial fan to this fiery discussion. Yet, in the modern pop landscape, who are you if you don’t have people talking, right?

Kreayshawn scored a local hit with her song ‘Bumpin Bumpin’ last year, now the rapper is in the studio prepping her major label debut.

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In a somewhat surprising move, Alexandra Burke has departed her longtime label. Well kind of.

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After much speculation and undeniable media spin, an official announcement has been made regarding the judging panel of the X Factor USA.

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“I crash down, I stumble, but I did not crumble” sang Whitney Houston on 2009’s ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’.

It appears the legend is clinging to those words now more than ever, as she has voluntarily extended her stint in a drug and alcohol rehab program.

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Rapper Trina made headlines this week, following an angry tirade against BET – who omitted her from the Best Female Hip-Hop category at the BET Awards 2011.

With many, including nominees Nicki Minaj and Diamond, actually vouching for the Miami native,the network’s senior VP, Stephen Hill, has spoken up and out – explaining why the ‘Diamond Princess’ was excluded.

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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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R&B legend Toni Braxton is enjoying renewed exposure as of late, thanks largely to her new WeTV series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

It appears the singer is keen to use the platform to shed light on why she filed for bankruptcy for a second time last year – a topic she talked in depth about while plugging the show in Black Enterprise.

Check out what she had to say after the jump. It certainly makes for quite an insightful read…

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Britney Spears is ready to give her legions of naive fans exactly what they want – hours of miming, confused stares, boring dance moves and aimless skipping across the stage. The Ghost of Talent Past announced today that she will be embarking on a concert tour this year.

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While UK fans can’t seem to get enough of her, new reports reveal Rihanna is having difficulty luring US concert-goers to the Stateside leg of her ‘Loud Tour’.

So bad is the situation said to be that the model is apparently preparing to scrap dates. Deja vu, anyone?

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