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A Newsdump for 16 February 2012: From Jessie J as a young star to The Saturdays' fashion 'faux pas'

A treat for fans of Jessie J’s earlier work: here she is in a school pro­duc­tion of Bugsy Malone. (The Sun) Nicki Minaj is hoping to start a business empire…
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Nicki Minaj has her sights set on Jay‑Z's crown

Nicki Minaj wants to be the next Jay‑Z. Talking to Allure magazine and reported by Ace Showbiz, she recalls a con­ver­sa­tion she and the 'Jigga man' had backstage at an…
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Jay‑Z & Kanye West — Ni**as In Paris

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Jay‑Z performed for Beyoncé and Liza at Carnegie Hall last night

Jay‑Z performed a charity 'gig' at Carnegie Hall last night in aid of his Shawn Carter Foundation. Jay, dressed in a tuxedo and backed by a full orchestra, became one…
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A Newsdump for 7 February 2012: From Lady Gaga's drawing spree to The Wanted being sung on Glee

Lady Gaga has released an elaborate black and white 'artistic impres­sion' of what the stage for the Born This Way tour will look like. (Twitter) We would like a seat…
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A Newsdump for 27 January 2012: From Azealia singing '212' to Kylie possibly back on a giant shoe

A video surfaced online yesterday of demure rapper Azealia Banks singing '212' for Karl Lagerfeld and friends. (YouTube) Most guests seem quite uncom­fort­able, except for one gentleman having the time…
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Jay‑Z won't be needing that swear box

Reports that Jay‑Z will remove the word 'bitch' from his songs have been denied. The rumours ori­gin­ated when a poem, sup­posedly written by the rapper, surfaced online last week. It read:…
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A Newsdump for 18 January 2011: From Adam Lambert's emotive verse to will.i.am's song getting worse

The never knowingly under­stated Adam Lambert performed his new single 'Better Than I Know Myself' on Jay Leno last night and jolly good it was too. (Neon Limelight) That 'vocal…
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A Newsdump for 12 January 2012: From Demi as the people's choice to Kelly's Anthemic voice

Demi Lovato performed cultural behemoth 'Give Your Heart A Break' at the People’s Choice Awards last night, where she won Favourite Pop Artist. (Ace Showbiz) Although they were not in…
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Beyoncé's daughter has already made chart history

Four-day-old Blue Ivy Carter has become the youngest person ever to feature on the US Billboard chart. A recording of Blue Ivy's wailing earned her a credit as featured artist…

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    Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize
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    The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    The 2023 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    Fine, let's do a Substack then.
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    The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist
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    2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins
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