Diva Report: 10/30/11

Nicki Minaj Headlining The 2011 Victoria Secret Fashion Show

Nicki Minaj allegedly parted ways with one time manager ‘Sean Diddy Combs,‘ as her gigs seemed to be getting not only bigger but much much better.

After being confirmed as a performer at the launch of Versace For H&M alongside Prince and reportedly scoring a spot on the 2011 Superbowl Half Time show alongside Madonna, she has now signed up to grace “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” later this month.

Taking place on November 9th in New York City, the televised event will be available for your viewing pleasure via CBS where the Rapper is expected to perform her latest single "Fly" featuring Rihanna.

Is it possible both DIVAS will be in the house come November 9th? Will just have to wait and see!

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2011 Black Girls Rock Performances

This year's Black Girls Rock took us down memory lane with a few legends such as Mary J. Blige and Erykah Badu. With a roster that also included Jill Scott, Estelle, Melanie Fiona, Shirley Caesar and Mary Mary. Check out several more performance after the jump!

Check out Vanessa Curry (new Pussycat Doll, model & actress) first solo track, “Watch Me,” by ROCKUS Music.

The song is available for download exclusively on at frockla.com, TODAY on Monday, November 7th.

Vanessa is no stranger to the limelight. She’s entertained thousands as a Laker Girl, and has rocked the stage with Christina Aguilera, Carmen Electra, and Mya as a Pussycat Doll.

And now, she’s recently been seen strutting down the catwalks as the new face of FROCK Los Angeles. Vanessa is ready to venture into her own solo music career, and this song is just the beginning!

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First Listen: Drake Feat. Rihanna - "Take Care"

Janet Jackson Cancels Australian Show Due To Doctor Orders

After rescheduling a series of dates on the sell-out Australian leg of her ‘Number Ones Tour’, Janet Jackson announced yesterday that last night's show in Sydney would be cancelled due to doctors ordering her to go on “vocal rest”.

A statement on the superstar’s official site read:

It is with regret that Dainty Group announces that tonight’s Janet Jackson Number Ones: Up Close and Personal concert, at the Sydney Opera House, cannot proceed.

Doctors have ordered Miss Jackson to undertake vocal rest for the next 2 days, so she can complete the 3rd and final show of her Australian tour, this Tuesday night at the Sydney Opera House.

Unfortunately, there will not be a replacement concert scheduled, so all patrons will receive a full refund at the Sydney Opera House Box office tonight or from the point of purchase.

Michelle Williams Official Single Cover For "On The Run"

Lady Gaga Performing "Marry The Night" At The EMAs 2011

Robin Antin Sets The Record Straight With New PCD Lineup

Robin Antin recently took some time out of her busy schedule to chat with Jeff Benjamin at Billboard about the Pussycat Dolls comeback.

The final PCD lineup hasn’t been set in stone yet, but it looks like ex-Paradiso Girl Lauren Bennet and that hot Laker Girl are in. Sadly, this means that ex-Richgirl diva Kristal “Lyndriette” Smith’s status in the group is unknown at this point.

“Producers are calling,” Antin tells Billboard. “Everyone wants to be a part of the Pussycat Dolls. A group is a hard thing to do but I feel like we hold that part of the market. I’ve been able to really brand it.”

“Everyone wants to see the Pussycat Dolls,” Antin says of the brand’s ongoing success and the music group’s revival. “They know whoever I put in that all the girls are going to be amazing. They’re obviously going to be really hot, but also really talented. I don’t let anyone into my world — the Pussycat Dolls — unless they are fierce.“

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Madonna To Launch Fashion Line Along With Perfume

Following the huge success of Material Girl, her juniors label for Macy's, Madonna and Iconix Brand Group have announced they're launching a global lifestyle brand for women.

Titled "Truth or Dare by Madonna," the fashion and accessory line will target customers ages 27-50 who possess a "timeless style and an innate sex appeal."

"Over the past several years, I have been approached countless times to create my own brand," Madonna said in a press release. "The timing is right and I have found great partners in Iconix who can help translate my vision to reality."

The label plans to launch with a fragrance in 2012, followed by other accessories including footwear, handbags, and underwear that "truly captures [Madonna's] essence."

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The Saturdays Perform "My Heart Takes Over" On Alan Carr‘s 'Chatty Man'

Rihanna Official Tracklist For ‘Talk That Talk’ Album

STANDARD EDITION:

1. You Da One
2. Where Have You Been
3. We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
4. Talk That Talk
5. Cockiness (Love It)
6. Birthday Cake
7. We All Want Love
8. Drunk On Love
9. Roc Me Out
10. Watch n’ Learn
11. Farewell

DELUXE BONUS TRACKS:

12. Red Lipstick
13. Do Ya Thing
14. Fool In Love

Preview: Whitney Houston Interview With Entertainment Tonight

Madonna's ''Truth or Dare'' Fragrance Coming In 2012!

The world’s largest fragrance company, will launch Madonna’s first fragrance “Truth or Dare" by Madonna.

Coty Prestige announced today that it signed an agreement with MG Icon, the joint venture between Madonna, Guy Oseary, and Iconix Brand Group, Inc., to launch the icon's first fragrance.

The fragrance, "Truth or Dare" by Madonna, will debut exclusively at Macy's in April 2012 in the United States, with global distribution beginning in May.

Madonna will be featured in a global print, television, and online marketing campaign produced in collaboration with Fabien Baron of Baron & Baron who she has worked with on many projects including “Sex,” her renowned 1992 pictorial essay on sexuality. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot the print ads. TV has not yet been filmed.

Madonna stated to Women's Wear Daily, "I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me but that other people could relate to as well. Something honest, and yet daring, hence the name Truth or Dare."

Monica Brings 'New Life' A Release Date For 2012

Earlier this week, news came that Monica’s ‘New Life‘ release date had been pushed back and confused many of her supporters who had been looking forward its arrival in December.

Today, the album’s new release date has been officially set for February 21st 2012. Writing on Twitter, the R&B DIVA said:

"I wanna thank u for your love, dedication & support.. RCA & I are restructuring the entire plan for the album & the entire movement. I refuse to not give the music that those of you who have supported me deserve, creative things take time because they cant be planned."

This will place her in direct competition with her former chart "Frienemy" Brandy, and fellow DIVAS Leona Lewis and Christina Aguilera are also expected to release albums around the same time. Achieving an impressive run on the Billboard 200 will be anything but a walk in the park.

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First Look: Katy Perry "The One That Got Away" Teaser Video

Rihanna Loses Top Spot On The Global Charts

Last week, Rihanna’s smash hit single "We Found Love" shot to the top spot of the United World Track Chart after the release of its well received video.

Now, the track has lost its position as the highest selling single in the world, despite currently being Np.1 in the US.

Now residing at the No.2 spot, "We Found Love" is one chart position below Maroon 5’ and Christina Aguilera's "Moves Like Jagger" and three spots above Adele’s "Someone Like You."

On the album’s front, Fenty’s ‘Loud’ holds court at No.23, moving 32,000 units in the last week.

This places it 21 spots below Adele’s ‘21′ which lost out to being this weeks No.1 due to the release of Colplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto,‘ despite selling 245,000 copies in the last seven days alone, pushing its total global sales figure to 11.67 million.

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Kelly Rowland Talks UK 'X Factor' At Cosmo Awards

Madonna Releasing New Album On Interscope Records

Interscope Records, an American record label owned by Universal Music Group, will be releasing Madonna’s new album in the US territory.

Back in September, Live Nation and Universal Music announced their collaboration and soon the rumors about Universal Music releasing Madonna’s 2012 album started.

Now it’s official, Madonna’s upcoming album will be released in France by Polydor Records, a record label owned by Universal Music Group. Polydor is also the label for other artists such as Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson.

Polydor France teased its followers on Twitter with the following tweet :

"A huge international artist will be releasing it’s upcoming album with Universal – Polydor in France. More info soon! Any ideas?"

Afterwards they confirmed who it was by posting a YouTube link to Madonna’s song “Frozen.”

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Alicia Keys Talks To MTV About Annual ‘Black Ball’ Bash

Lady Gaga Gets Her Own Thanksgiving TV Special

Lady Gaga may surprise fans in a whole new way on Thanksgiving night, when she sits down with ABC's Katie Couric for a holiday special, "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving."

The special promises an intimate look inside the private life of the pop sensation, who will perform eight songs – including "Marry the Night," "Yoü and I," "The Edge of Glory," "White Christmas" and "Lady and the Tramp" with Tony Bennett – in front of her own friends and family.

"We all know Lady Gaga is a phenomenon. This is a chance to see more of who she is beneath the wild costumes and staged musical numbers," says Couric.

"This is a chance to see more of who she is beneath the wild costumes and staged musical numbers... She will impress you, delight you and surprise you."

Three days before "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving"airs, the singer will release "Born This Way: The Remix," as well as her "Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden" DVD.

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First Listen: Cher Lloyd Feat. Mic Righteous - "Dub On The Track"

Kelly Clarkson Makes "Strong" Social 50 Chart Debut

With the release of Kelly Clarkson's latest album "Stronger" on Oct. 24th, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this week, the singer also edges her way into Social 50 tally and debuts at No. 45.

In the days following "Stronger's" bow, she made appearances on sites like Idolator and CelebBuzz, where she named her favorite albums and answered various questions that pertained to her career successes.

An interesting thing to note is that Clarkson's video for the single "Mr. Know It All" premiered on Sept. 25 and had a successful run, pulling in 7 million Vevo plays so far.

Yet, that fairly substantial momentum proved to be insufficient at bringing her into the top 50. Week-to-week, Clarkson grew her audience by 52,000 fans and also saw a jump in her plays, raising her Vevo play count up to 3 million.

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First Look: Björk "Thunderbolt" (Live In Manchester) Video Premiere

Mariah Carey & Justin Bieber To Film Christmas Video

Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber are scheduled to shoot a music video for their Christmas duet "All I Want for Christmas is You" in an undisclosed location in New York on Saturday, November 5th.

A casting call is currently underway for adult extras to take part in the video as shoppers and sales people.

Mariah and Justin's duet of Mariah's best-selling Holiday song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is included on Justin's new Christmas album 'Under The Mistletoe' that's slated for release this Tuesday, November 1st.

In similar news, Mariah and Justin will be together on stage for one night, and 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' is sending one lucky winner and guest to this special performance.

Prize package includes roundtrip coach airfare for two to LA, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 tickets to the performance, and Justin Bieber meet & greet. Enter the contest by CLICKING HERE.

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First Listen: Amy Winehouse Feat. Nas – "Like Smoke"

Amy Winehouse adored Nas, after all "Mister Jones" is about the Queens MC himself. Today a cut "Like Smoke," which was recorded in 2008 with Salaam Remi serving as the producer. Expect this to land on Winehouse's posthumous album 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures,' dropping December 6th.

Exhausted Rihanna Cancels Second Concert In Sweden

Organizers say Rihanna has been forced to cancel a show in Sweden due to exhaustion for a second time this week.

Live Nation spokesman Kristofer Akesson said the singer felt ill ahead of her concert in Stockholm on Wednesday night and that she decided in consultation with a doctor to cancel the show about an hour before she was to go on stage.

Akesson says Rihanna "is exhausted and doesn't feel well," but could not give more details.

Rihanna tweeted an apology an hour ago, writing, "Sorry Malmo!" -- attaching a picture of her arm with tubes coming out of it.

The singer called off a concert in Malmo in southern Sweden on Monday, but was able to perform the following night in Stockholm. Organizers are trying to arrange new dates for the shows.

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First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Blue Jeans" (Odd Future's The Internet Remix)

FCC Loses Janet Jackson Super Bowl Case

It will almost be eight years since the incident, and an appeals court finally ruled CBS won't be fined $550,000 for Janet Jackson's 2004 wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl XXXVIII broadcast.

According to The Wrap, Philadelphia's 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the FCC wrongly fined Jackson and the network for the half-time show performance, which accidentally exposed the singer's breast.

The court said the FCC's decision was made "arbitrarily and capriciously." The government agency was reportedly disappointed by the ruling, while CBS spokeswoman Shannon Jacobs saw it as a chance for the FCC to "return to the policy of restrained indecency enforcement it followed for decades."

After years of classic rockers, there will be plenty of opportunities for wardrobe malfunctions at the 2012 Super Bowl: Madonna will reportedly headline the half-time show, with an assist from M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj on her upcoming single.

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The Dream Talks Rihanna "Talk That Talk" Album

Fast Forward to the 1:45 minute mark where The Dream talks about Rihanna's latest effort, 'Talk That Talk.'

Florence + The Machine 'Ceremonials': Billboard Track-By-Track Review

1. Only If For Night - Harp-heavy start leads into one of the album's many booming piano and tribal drum crescendos and chorus-fueled singalongs. Track grows repetitive, trying just a little too hard to be an anthem.

2. Shake It Out - Welch's goth-pop allure is summed up in the chorus of the album's dramatic first single: "It's hard to dance with the devil on your back, so shake him off." She's a different kind of pop star, as if Flo fans needed to be told that.

3. What The Water Gave Me - Feels more like fiction than most of Flo's lyrics. A drowning narrative spread across five+ minutes of soaring, singalong pop-rock. The word "epic" is almost too weak.

4. Never Let Me Go - R&B-tinged piano ballad that feels like a better fit on the more disjointed "Lungs" than the cohesively haunting "Ceremonials."

Fromer PCD Member Jessica Sutta Tops The Billboard Club Charts

A former Pussycat Doll is celebrating a No.1 hit single and it's not Nicole Scherzinger!

Jessica Sutta has ascended to the No.1 position with her hugely popular dance hit “Show Me.”

To make the victory even sweeter, Jessica is the first Pussycat Doll to ever top the Billboard Club chart as a solo artist.

“Show Me,” which was remixed by the likes of Dave Aude and Alex Gaudino, is Jessica’s second time at the top following her 2007 collaboration with Aude, “Make It Last,” while her Paul Van Dyk feature “White Lies” peaked at No. 3 in the same year.

“Show Me” has now been sent out to Top Forty radio in the hopes of crossing over onto the Hot 100, which we think is highly possible.

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First Listen: Gym Class Heroes Feat. Neon Hitch - "Ass Back Home"

Lady Gaga Covers 7-Foot-Tall Magazine (Price Tag: $1,500)

Lady Gaga is a larger-than-life artist, so her latest magazine cover, a visually striking, 5x7 foot edition of Visionaire, likely won't shock anyone. But the price tag, ranging from $375 to $1,500, might keep it off the oversized coffee tables of most budget-conscious Monsters out there.

Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the front and back cover of Visionaire 61 LARGER THAN LIFE features the pop superstar as a slick-covered mermaid. Her response to the mess, "There is no oil too thick as to destroy the imagination." According to Visionaire, it has been certified by the Guiness World Records as being the largest magazine ever produced.

Visionaire can be found at the Visionaire Gallery in New York City and at visionaireworld.com. It's available in two sizes: Standard measures 36 inches x 49.48 inches and goes for $375. A deluxe edition measuring 57.48 inches x 79 inches will run you $1,500.

While it's being touted as the largest magazine ever, it's not the most expensive. According to the Guiness World Records website, Nomenus Quarterly, a folio of unpublished images, has a price tag of $6,500.

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First Listen: Kelly Rowland - "I'm Dat Chick" (Dirty Version)

Monica Pushes Back ‘New Life’ Album

Due for release this November (and then December), Monica has confirmed that her highly anticpated ‘New Life’ album has been delayed once again and is set to be completely re-worked.

Writing on Twitter, the R&B DIVA said:

"I wanna thank u for your love, dedication & support.. RCA & I are restructuring the entire plan for the album & the entire movement.

"I refuse to not give the music that those of you who have supported me deserve, creative things take time because they cant be planned

All is STILL IN MOTION…I Love u guys.. NEW LIFE coming soon, pls continue to request "Until It’s Gone" at radio & video outlets..Be Blessed"

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Lana Del Rey Covers Latest Issue Of Wonderland Magazine

Rihanna Scores Her 11th No.1 Single With "We Found Love"

Rihanna rises to her 11th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris, ascends 2-1 with Airplay Gainer honors in its sixth week on the survey.

Rihanna is just the seventh artist in the Hot 100's 53-year history to tally at least 11 leaders, joining the Beatles (20), Mariah Carey (18), Michael Jackson (13), Madonna (12), the Supremes (12) and Whitney Houston (11). She passes Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder, each with 10 No. 1s.

Among women, Rihanna, thus, moves into a third-place tie with Houston for most toppers, after only Carey and Madonna.

In other RiRi news, according to Amazon, the standard edition of her new album ‘Talk That Talk‘ will contain 10 tracks.

The limited edition will allow fans to access a private website which holds additional behind the scenes footage of her ‘Love’ video as well as two additional tracks which have been billed as ‘unreleased singles.’

Best Halloween Costume From A DIVA Goes To...

Black Eyed Peas DIVA, Fergie, who got all glammed up, channeling an award winning Pageant princess for Heidi Klum’s 12th annual Halloween party.

Behind The Scenes: Rihanna Prepares For ‘Talk That Talk’ Release

Cassie Becomes Latest Spokemodel For Carol’s Daughter Hair Care

First Look: Beyonce "1+1" (Director’s Cut) Video Premiere

The Lyrics To Madonna's Next Single!!!

Madonna will most definitely be performing some of her new material off her next album at the 2012 The Super Bowl, including the first single to be released, "Give Me All Your Love." We don't know what it sounds like yet, but the lyrics to the track have finally leaked!

(Note: The lyrics are from a demo version of the song. While sources say that these are as close to the real deal as they come, lyrics are subject to change.)

L-U-V Madonna
Y-O-U You wanna
I see you coming and I don’t wanna know your name
L-U-V Madonna
I see you coming and you’re gonna have to change the game
Y-O-U You wanna
Would you like to try?
Give me a reason why
Give me all that you got
Maybe you’ll do fine
As long as you don’t lie to me
And pretend to be what you’re not

Janet Jackson Lands Cover Of Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Janet Jackson looks gorgeous in green on the December cover of Harper's Bazaar Arabia.

Just the news we needed after actress Thandie Newton's recent blast on Vogue's lack of diversity on its covers. Though it's not a Vogue cover, it's still a step in the right direction.

Jackson shot the Harper's Bazaar cover and feature story while visiting the Middle East on her current "Number Ones: Up, Close, & Personal" tour.

Concert dates have since been rescheduled so that Jackson can be with her family in California during the Dr. Conrad Murray trail.

The singer and actress has posed for countless magazine covers over her long and successful career. If you've got it, flaunt it!