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

Nicki Minaj has her sights set on Jay‑Z's crown

Jay‑Z & Kanye West — Ni**as In Paris

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

A Newsdump for 7 February 2012: From Lady Gaga's drawing spree to The Wanted being sung on Glee

A Newsdump for 27 January 2012: From Azealia singing '212' to Kylie possibly back on a giant shoe

Jay‑Z won't be needing that swear box

A Newsdump for 18 January 2011: From Adam Lambert's emotive verse to will.i.am's song getting worse

A Newsdump for 12 January 2012: From Demi as the people's choice to Kelly's Anthemic voice

Beyoncé's daughter has already made chart history

Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize

The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist

The 2023 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist

Fine, let's do a Substack then.

The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist

2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins

Olly Alexander interview: "I'm a convincingly happy human being"

Cheryl Cole interview

Calvin Harris interview: "I don’t work on anyone else’s songs any more. I’ve had enough of all that"

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