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As usual, the Y100 Jingle Ball was a pop explosion with some of 2014's biggest chart sensations giving it their all on this year's stage in Miami, Florida. Among which we saw Ariana Grande, Pharrell and Iggy Azalea - but what did they get up to backstage?

 
Ariana Grande and Jessie J at Y100's Jingle Ball 2014 Credit: John Parra at Getty Images Entertainment

'Miami's #1 Hit Music Station' Y100 hosted the perfect pre-Christmas concert on December 21st 2014 at the BB&T Center with this year seeing ultra sultry performances from the likes of Ariana Grande and Jessie J - who looked like serious besties as they hung out backstage, ever since they collaborated with Nicki Minaj on J's number one 'Bang Bang' earlier this year.

Continue reading: Ariana Grande, Jessie J And Iggy Azalea Hang Out Backstage At Y100's Jingle Ball 2014 [Photos]

It seems no-one is safe anymore as Iggy Azalea becomes the latest female celebrity to face threats regarding an alleged sex tape, after she retaliated online to comments made about her by music rival Azealia Banks.

Iggy Azalea under fire yet again

A Twitter account belonging to someone claiming to be a part of anonymous has suggested that they have a sex tape featuring Iggy Azalea in their possession and threatened to unveil images from it upon the world if she did not apologise for making comments about Azealia Banks. The feud between the two artists - which already existed before this situation took place - was made worse when Banks told Hot 97 in an interview that Azalea was essentially misappropriating black culture.

Continue reading: Anonymous Threaten Iggy Azalea With Sex Tape Leak Over Azealia Banks Feud

Nelly has some good advice for Iggy Azalea and for pretty much anyone else who has been the focus of unpleasant insults and cruel pranks - ignore the haters but appreciate the fact you are influential enough to be discussed.

Nelly has offered some advice to Azalea whilst visiting Australia.

Read More: Iggy Azalea Announces North America The Great Escape Tour Dates.

Continue reading: Nelly Tells Iggy Azalea To Ignore Criticism From Fellow Artists

After scoring four Grammy nominations, and the successful release of her debut studio album 'The new Classic,' Iggy Azalea wants next year to be even bigger as she announces the dates for the North American leg of her 2015 'The Great Escape Tour.'

Azalea has announced 24 North American tour dates for next spring

The Australian-born rapper will kick things off this coming spring on April 14th in Fresno, California, and will also perform for her fans in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, Miami, and Philadelphia before wrapping things up on May 24th in Austin, Texas.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Announces North America 'The Great Escape Tour' Dates

So, like, Iggy Azalea and her haters are pretty much like PB&J, right? Unfortunately for Iggy Iggs, her audience is about a 50/50 split between actual fans and those who just love to rag. Fortunately for her though, she gives no s****.

Iggy Azalea had no time for the hate at this year's Jingle Ball.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Has Never Been A Man, But Occasionally Enjoys Flipping Off Fans

Iggy Azalea showed that she has a good sense of humour when it comes to absurd internet gossip, and she wasted no time in addressing the most recent silly rumour that claims she was born a man named Cody.

Azalea took to Twitter to address rumours that claim she was born a man named Cody

On Friday morning (Dec 12th), the Australian-born star took to Twitter to address to set the record straight on her gender at birth, that is if anyone actually believed this unbelievable rumour.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Shuts Down Rumours That Claim She Was Born A Man Named Cody

It’s kind of a given in showbiz that fading celebs will do pretty much anything to inspire shock, awe and the occasional dollar flying their way. Enter Eminem and his recent string of rather violent, offensively unfunny lyrics directed at his fellow musicians of the female variety.  After Lana Del Rey, Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea was the latest to come under fire, with Shady’s latest leaked track, Vegas, featuring the following disturbing lyrics (trigger warning applies): Put that shit away Iggy/ You don't wanna blow that rape whistle on me.

I know he has an album to promote, but was that really necessary?

The lyrics come just days after Eminem threatened to punch Lana Del Rey in the face in his freestyle rap video SHADYXV – THE CXVPHER off his upcoming Shady XV compilation album.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Won't Take Nothing From Nobody, Especially "Old Men" Like Eminem

With American Music Awards just one day away we’re already getting pretty excited about what this year’s performers might have in store for us. But two artist who will take to the stage together on Sunday, Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Lopez, are getting a little bit more attention than most and yes it’s all because of the ‘Booty’.

J-Lo and Iggy will perform together at the AMA awards

The two singers will perform their provocative hit ‘Booty’ together on Sunday night, but it appears the idea of both J-Lo and Iggy’s impressive posteriors sharing the stage might be a little frightening for ABC executives.

Continue reading: What The AMA Awards Wont Let Jennifer Lopez And Iggy Azalea Do With Their 'Booty'

Pop singer Iggy Azalea has called Eminem an "old man threatening young women for entertainment" after he asked her not to "blow that rape whistle" on his new song 'Vegas'. The singer, 24, called out Eminem on Twitter for the controversial lyrics, which feature on the rapper's upcoming compilation album Shady XV.

Iggy Azalea has responded angrily to Eminem's rape lyrics

"If I let you run alongside the Humvee. Unless you're Nicki [Minaj], grab you by the wrist, let's ski," Eminem raps.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea On Eminem, "I'm Sick Of Old Men Threatening Women"

If you ever doubted that Iggy Azalea is highly self-aware (and, I admit, a little bit awesome,) check out what she dressed up as for Halloween. If you haven’t googled it already, you have three guesses. Yep, she went as a White Chick. As in one of the White Chicks.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea's "White Chicks" Costume Just Beat Your Halloween Game

Iggy Azalea certainly knows how to rise above a situation and completely undercut Snoop Dogg's previous comments about her appearance.

Iggy Azalea dressed as the lead from White Chicks for Halloween.

Read More: Iggy Azalea's SNL Debut Was... A Mixed Bag.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Responds To Snoop Dogg's 'White Chicks' Criticism Through Halloween Costume

Jim Carrey's third appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' at the weekend (October 25th 2014) proved to be another eye-wateringly hilarious episode - though we know we'll be stuck with an image of the actor in a nude unitard and blonde wig forever more.

Jim Carrey does 'Chandelier' rather well

Yes, Saturday's 'SNL' highlight was the Halloween themed office party sketch, which saw the 'Dumb and Dumber' star re-enact the video for Sia's Platinum hit 'Chandelier', alongside identically dressed cast member Kate Mckinnon as they attempted to battle it out for the right to wear the costume. The pair performed the energetic dance routine of 'Dance Moms' star Maddie Ziegler who starred in the video, and while it has to be said that it really is a remarkable rendition, Jim Carrey's customary absurd facial expressions made it a truly unmissable show - that and musical guest Iggy Azalea's unexpected cameo.

Continue reading: Jim Carrey Does Sia's 'Chandelier' On 'SNL'. Scarily Well.

Iggy Azalea can now officially be crowned a pop queen, after her SNL debut last night. I-G-G-Y performed three songs – she kicked things off with the monster hit Fancy and later on, brought out Rita Ora for their girl power-themed collab, Black Widow. For Iggy fans, it was kind of a dream come, as Iggy rapped, sung and gyrated her way through the two breakout hits of Summer ’14 alongside her band of dancers, all decked out in hot pants and letterman jackets.

Iggy Azalea had her SNL debut last night. Let's talk about it.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea's SNL Debut Was... A Mixed Bag

Iggy Azalea is leading the pack at this year’s American Music Awards, amassing six nominations including one for ‘artist of the year’. The Australian rapper has had quite the 2014, hitting the Billboard number one spot for the first time earlier this year with ‘Fancy’ and releasing her debut album, The New Classic.

Iggy Azalea leads this year's AMA nominations

The 24 year old is nominated for artist of the year, new artist of the year, favourite female pop/rock artist, favourite rap/hip hop artist, favourite rap/hip hop album (for The New Classic) and single of the year for ‘Fancy’.

Continue reading: How ‘Fancy’! Iggy Azalea Leads AMA Nominations With Six Nods

Iggy Azalea is allegedly meant to be getting a divorce even though she claims she has never been married, but according to the Australian rapper's ex-boyfriend Maurice William, a.k.a Hefe Wine, he is currently trying to end their common-law marriage.

Azalea denies ever being married

TMZ reported that Williams recently filed divorce papers in Texas after the pair "agreed to be married, holding themselves out as man and wife and began residing together in the State of Texas on or about September, 2008."

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Denies Marriage After Ex-boyfriend Files For Divorce

Iggy Azalea is reportedly being sued for divorce but she doesn't seem to remember getting married and is even claiming the story is a fabrication.

Iggy Azalea at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas in September 2014.

Read More: So Iggy Azalea Is Suing Her Ex-Boyfriend.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Denies Marriage Rumours Following Reports 'Husband' Hefe Wine Filed For Divorce

Former couple Jennifer Lopez and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have been engaging in a bit of mutual admiration as of late, after the rapper branded his ex girlfriend’s booty "a work of art".

Jennifer Lopez and her famous 'booty'

After being shown the video for J’Lo’s latest single ‘Booty’ by Access Hollywood Diddy gushed, "Oh my God! Oh my God, I am so lucky to have that great woman in my history. She is one of the greatest I've ever seen.” The rapper then called Lopez’s famous posterior a “work of art”, saying “It's something that will go down in history.”

Continue reading: Everybody Loves Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Booty’ Including Ex Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

It's not been a great week for rapper Iggy Azalea, who has made the headlines after Steve Hirsch, the classy guy who leaked Kim Kardashian's sex tape in 2007 has claimed to have access to similar footage featuring Azalea and an ex-boyfriend. Iggy has fiercely denied the claims, but is now suing that ex, Maurice Williams aka Heft Wine, for seperate reasons.

Azalea at the MTV Video Music Awards in August

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Azalea is suing her ex for releasing music from her early career without her consent. This news comes after Williams announced that he will release an EP by Azalea, entitled Inizio, on September 30th. Tracks from the EP first appeared on various music sites in July of this year, but were swiftly removed at the order of Azalea and her lawyers. In the lawsuit, Azalea claims the music was never finished and it has not been authorised for release by her. 

Continue reading: So Iggy Azalea Is Suing Her Ex-Boyfriend

Since news broke that Vivid CEO Steve Hirsch has seen footage of an alleged sex tape involving Iggy Azalea and an ex-boyfriend, the rapper's representatives have adamantly denied she ever made an X-rated film, and they are now threatening the porn company with legal action.

Azalea completely denies a sex tape exists

They are apparently well within their rights to as well, according to TMZ, if Vivid decide to release the tape and use her stage name I-G-G-Y, they will be sued because this is trademarked and can only be used by her.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea's Legal Team Issue Warning To Porn Site, Don't Use Rapper's Name Or Else

Iggy Azalea is the latest celebrity to be accused of making a sex tape after Vivid CEO Steve Hirsch, who was responsible for releasing Kim Kardashian's infamous X-rated tape, claims he has acquired footage of the Australian rapper performing sexual acts with an ex-boyfriend.

Azalea denies ever making a sex tape

"I believe there would be a huge demand for her sex tape," Hirsch said in a press release. "Iggy has proved that she's an amazing talent...We are conducting our due diligence and if we are satisfied with our review, we will definitely try to make a deal to distribute the tape."

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Denies Making Sex Tape, Despite Porn Boss Steve Hirsch's Claim

Ariana Grande has refused to discuss her rumoured relationship with 26-year-old rapper Big Sean. The 21-year-old actress and singer appeared on Ryan Seacrest's radio talk show On Air on Wednesday (27th August) but did not give anything away - on air at least!

Ariana Grande at the MTV VMAs 2014 on Sunday (24th August).

Read More:  The Year Of Ariana Grande.

Continue reading: "Happy" Ariana Grande Refuses To Discuss Rumoured Romance With Big Sean

It’s that time of the year again, yes the MTV Video Music Awards will soon be upon us! The annual event is always one of the most outlandish celebrity affairs of the year and once again we’re early anticipating some juicy headlines tomorrow morning. So who will walk off with a moonman tonight and more importantly, who be this year’s Miley Cyrus?

Ariana will ensure the show opens with a bang, alongside Jessie J and Nicki Minaj

Opening the show is teen sensation of the moment, Ariana Grande who will be assisted by Jessie J and Nicki Minaj as she performs her hit ‘Bang Bang’. As Ariana’s career is still blossoming we’re not expecting a Miley moment from her this year, however we will be keeping our eyes on Ms Minaj. The ‘Anaconda’ singer has already had a spot of drama, after one of her backing dancers was bitten by a snake during rehearsals.

Continue reading: Ariana, Iggy, Nicki And Miley! What To Expect From The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards

While the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are clearly prestigious and a desirable addition to any artists’ award collection, it would seem that they are also more than a little hazardous - as Australian rapper Iggy Azalea found out on Friday (22 August) night. The Fancy hit-maker was performing a pre-MTV VMAs concert with Charlie XCX at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood when she backed right off stage.

Ever the professional, Iggy Azalea didn't let a little stage slip stop her set

Fortunately, she appeared unharmed and, with the help of a security guard, she was put right back on top where she carried on with her set undeterred. Clearly in good spirits, despite her unscheduled fall, Azalea posted a video of her accident to her Instagram account with the hashtag #TheShowMustGoOn.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Struggles To Stay On Stage

Iggy Azalea is currently experiencing a meteoric rise in her career, and she is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable female stars in the music industry. But before experiencing all this fame, the Australian recording artist went by her birth name, Amethyst Amelia Kelly.

Iggy Azalea explained her stage name in the Vevo original series 'A.K.A'

Although the hip-hop star is preparing for her debut at this Sunday's (Aug 24th) 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Azalea has managed to take some time to explain the origins of her catchy stage name in the new Vevo original series 'A.K.A.'

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Explains Stage Name In Premiere Of Vevo Series 'A.K.A'

Everything is coming up Ariana Grande these days, including a record that hasn’t been topped since 2012. Ariana currently has three songs in the Billboard Top 10 - Break Free at No.4, Problem at No.7 and Jessie J and Nicki Minaj collaboration Bang Bang at No.10 (Ariana is credited as a lead artist on that, so it still counts).

Is Ariana Grande on the fast track to lasting success?

The previous record holder was Adele, with three of her songs in the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100 back in 2012. The songs in question were Set Fire To The Rain at No. 2, Rolling In The Deep, which landed at No. 5 and Someone Like You at No. 7 – the trifecta of songs, which make up every great breakup playlist.

Continue reading: Ariana Grande And Iggy Azalea Are Conquering The World, One Billboard Record At A Time

It’s not just you and your friends getting nominated to take the ALS awareness ice bucket challenge; celebs from lists A-Z are getting involved, and we’ve got a bunch of pictures of them getting soaked for a good cause.

Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Seacrest, Iggy Azalea, Cara Delevingne have all taken part, as well as Mark Zuckerberg, who facilitated the sharing of these phenomenon with a little creation he decided to call Facebook. And who did he decide to nominate? Bill Gates, who decided to use a piece of machinery to aid his ice bucket challenge.

Bieber’s actually done it twice now, and made sure he removed his top for the second attempt. “Alright, second ice bucket challenge,” he said. “Today I nominate my Beliebers all over the world. I know you guy's got an ice bucket somewhere.”

Continue reading: Celebrities Take Part In The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge [Photos]

At just 21-years-old, Ariana Grande is currently taking the music world by storm and doing so with style. Described as the ‘new Mariah Carey’ by some critics, this pint-sized popstar has cemented herself as music’s newest sweetheart through several popular tunes, a breakout artist award and an audience with The White House.

Ariana Grande has taken the music world by storm

So is Ariana the new Grand mistress of pop?

Continue reading: The Year Of Ariana Grande

Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora have just released their video for Black Widow and it’s basically the weirdest thing you’ll watch this week – music video category. Iggy and Rita play a couple of cleavage-rocking fantasy assassins, who are apparently on a mission to kill Rita’s boyfriend and Iggy’s annoying customer at her diner job – that’s the same person, by the way.

If there's one thing Iggy knows how to do, it's rock a skin-tight outfit, like the one in the video.

Continue reading: Rita Ora And Iggy Azalea Fight The Man In New "Black Widow" Video

It seems if you can sing, you should be able to act with a whole host of super singers putting down their microphones and picking up a script instead. Justin Timberlake has made one of the most impressive transferences from stage to screen with exciting supporting roles in hits including The Social Network and the Coen brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis and taking the lead role opposite Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits. 

Beyoncé successfully combined both singing and acting in the musical drama, Dreamgirls, and also tried her hand at pure acting in everyone's favourite detective film, The Pink Panther and in American thriller, Obsessed. 

Of course, there are some popstars that are unlikely to ever find themselves in Oscar contention, such as Justin Bieber following his role in two episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation back in 2010, and Joss Stone's slightly more substantial TV role as Anne of Cleves in The Tudors. But which serious fan of The Spice Girls didn't love their whirlwind musical comedy Spice World? And who didn't enjoy Britney Spears' turn in the girls on tour comedy Crossroads? 

Continue reading: From Stages To Film Sets: Singers Who Have Traded Microphones For Acting Careers

The album was released only one week ago and sold 103,000 copies to secure the top spot. 'Mandatory Fun' is Weird Al Yankovic's fourteenth studio album, so he will surely be happy his efforts have finally paid off. It is also the first comedy album to reach the top spot since Allan Sherman's 1963 release 'My Son, The Nut'. Previously the closest Al had come was a Number 2 with 1996 single 'Amish Paradise'.

Weird Al is pop's leading nerd genius

More: Weird Al Drops Pharrell And Robin Thicke Parodies Ahead Of "Mandatory Fun" Release

Continue reading: Weird Al Scores First U.S Number 1 With New Album

The nominations have been announced for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, and no one is surprised that Beyonce is a front runner with a staggering eight nominations for various videos from her fifth album, Beyoncé. Close behind with seven nods apiece are Eminem and newcomer Iggy Azalea. Beyonce has been nominated for an impression fifty VMAs in the past and has walked away with twelve, whilst Eminem also holds an impressive eleven "Moonman" trophies. 

Beyonce's videos for tracks including 'Drunk In Love', 'Pretty Hurts' and 'Partition' are nominated

Her fifth album was released in a surprise move at the end of last year, with all tracks accompanied by music videos, so Beyonce will no doubt be thrilled that the risky move has paid off.

Continue reading: Beyonce, Iggy Azalea And Eminem Lead The Way In VMA Nominations

Iggy Azalea will be joining the likes of Kanye West, Rita Ora, Kings Of Leon and John Mayer at the Made in America Festival at the end of August. The festival, produced by Jay-Z, will celebrate its third anniversary in Philadelphia and the first time it has also been held in Los Angeles over the last weekend in August. 

Iggy Azalea will appear at the Made in America Festival at the end of August.

Read More: Iggy Azalea Joined By Rita Ora For 'Black Widow' At Wireless 2014.

Continue reading: Iggy Azalea Set To Perform At Jay-Z's Made In America Festival, Joining The Likes Of Kanye West And John Mayer

As of this week, Ariana Grande can chalk up another achievement – her single Problem isthe first UK Number One in the Official Singles Chart based on sales as well as streaming data.

Ariana Grande's Problem is the first UK Number 1 that got there through streaming.

This is the very first week when streaming data was counted, with the idea of providing a more accurate picture of the actual popularity of a single. The streaming data is taken from services like Spotify, Napster, Deezer, O2 Tracks, Music Unlimited (Sony’s service) and Xbox music and added to the count, with 100 plays being equal to one physical or digital purchase.

Continue reading: UK Charts Now Count Streaming, Ariana Grande Wins On Own Turf

Australian singer Iggy Azalea has been the focus of a photoshopping scandal after she appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan Australia. The star certainly didn't need slimming down and boasts a pair of toned, well muscled legs which certainly seem slimmer in her recent shoot with the magazine.

Has Iggy Azalea been slimmed down for the cover of Cosmo?

Wearing a pastel coloured playsuit in blues, pink, white and gold the 24-year-old singer posed with her hands on her hips. The singer was accessorised with a pair of large gold earrings, gold bracelets and a number of gold rings. Azalea wore her air in a high pony tail for the shoot. Although she looked fabulous, there did seem to be a little of her missing.

Continue reading: Was Iggy Azalea Slimmed Down By Cosmopolitan's Using Photoshop?

Nicki Minaj and her relationship with fellow rapper Iggy Azalea are the subject of speculation today after it emerged that Nicki made some offhand, and rather pointed remarks at last night's BET Awards. The 'Superbass' singer picked up the Best Female Hip Hop award at the event but seemed to detonate a pretty heavy diss during her acceptance speech.

The self-aggrandising rap singer wanted to set a few things straight during her speech and sai "What I want the world to know about Nicki Minaj is, that when you hear Nicki Minaj spit, Nicki Minaj wrote it." Immediately, the room took Nicki's words as venom against Iggy Azalea, who is rumoured to use ghost writers.

As everyone laughed and looked shocked, Nicki immediately tried to retract what she said, "No, no, no shade. No, no, no shade." However, like it or not, the diss had been made.

Continue reading: Feud? Nicki Minaj Takes A Swipe At Iggy Azalea At BET Awards

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is back at it again, but it might just be for the last time in a long time. The master of pop parodies spent the past couple of days hyping up an announcement, and finally let the news out with a tweet him dressed in a Russian-style military outfit with text that says “July 15.” So, a new album is coming – his first since his 2011 release, Alpocalypse - but what in the world does the uniform have to do with anything? He’s ‘Weird Al’ for a reason though, so it won’t be long until everything (kind of) starts to make sense.

'Weird Al' will release his new album on July 15

As for his final album, it’s something that’s only been speculated, but the upcoming record is going to be the last of his current record contract. Yankovic addressed the rumors in a blog post last year, stating, “if you were led to believe that I’m planning on retiring anytime soon, I’m not (sorry, haters). I truly love what I do, and if I ever stop working, it won’t be of my own free will.” It doesn’t seem like he’s planning to call it quits anytime soon, but why should he anyway? On July 15, the album released will be his fifteenth of his career, so there’s really no point to stop now, right? Especially since there’s so many new songs to make fun of all the time!

More: Check out our Weird Al Yankovic picture gallery

Continue reading: 'Weird Al' Yankovic Returns With New Album: What We Know So Far

In its latest bid to track current musical trends more accurately (and purely to stay relevant, if we’re being honest), Billboard has introduced two new musical charts, fueled entirely by social media buzz. The first one, cleverly titled Trending 140, ranks how heavily songs are shared on Twitter in the U.S., tracking acceleration over the past hour. The Emerging Artists chart is a weekly chart of the most-shared songs by “up-and-coming artists.”

Social media queen Iggy Azalea predictably topped the Trending 140 chart's first edition.

Billboard president John Amato explains that the two new charts represent the culmination of a long-standing effort to incorporate real time data into the charts.

Continue reading: New And Improved Billboard Charts, Now With Extra Twitter

When future civilizations look back on 21^st century pop culture - which they will, if Doctor Who has taught us anything – Iggy Azalea’s performamce at the Billboard Awards on Sunday will be regarded as a career defining move. It was the night Iggy officially went mainstream (in the “very popular and widely recongized” sense, not the way hipsters mean it). In keeping with the Clueless/high school theme she’s been rocking since Fancy came out, the Aussie rapper took the stage in a cheerleader outfit, along with a whole squad of actual cheerleaders and guest vocalist Charlie XCX. The sass was real.

Watch Iggy Azalea at the Billboard Music Awards: