[VIDEO PREMIERE] KATY PERRY "PART OF ME"

US singer-songwriter Katy Perry has launched the video for "Part Of Me," the first single to be taken from her "Teenage Dream" repackage "The Complete Confection." The track is the seventh single overall from the "Teenage Dream" era.

The video was directed by Ben Mor (The Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling," Sean Paul's "Got 2 Luv U") and was filmed at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California. It features Perry working up a sweat with her gal-pals as she flashes back to her past relationship that inevitably made her switch teams prompted her to join the troops.

"Part Of Me" and "Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection" are both available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] MADONNA "GIRL GONE WILD"

The almighty Queen of Pop Madonna has unveiled the video for the "Girl Gone Wild," the second single to be lifted from her twelfth studio album "MDNA."

The video, which was directed by Mert & Marcus and features Ukrainian pop-dance troupe Kazaky, is one of Madge's best outputs to date. The 53 year-old singer looks fantastic as she teases in the homo-erotic video.

Clearly paying homage to her audience and her videos of past - "Justify My Love", "Erotica" and "Vogue" - Madonna has excelled. The clip even makes you forget how tired and bored she sounds actually the singing the song.

Watch the full clip below.

"Girl Gone Wild" and "MDNA" are both available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] LANA DEL REY "BLUE JEANS"

US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has premiered the video for "Blue Jeans," the third single to be lifted from her critically-acclaimed debut album "Born To Die." "Blue Jeans" was the original b-side for the debut single "Video Games," however it has now been granted an opportunity to shine on it's own as an official single.

The video was directed by Yoann Lemoine, who also directed "Born To Die" and the upcoming video release "Carmen." Bradley Soileau plays Del Rey's love interest in the clip, which acts as prelude to the "Born To Die" video. Shot in black and white, cinematically the video is actually quite impressive.

Catch the full clip below.

"Blue Jeans" will be released as a single from April 8 (UK), with "Born To Die" (the album) available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM "REALLY WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN"

Australian pop-dance outfit Sneaky Sound System have premiered the video for "Really Want To See You Again," the third single to be lifted from their outstanding studio album "From Here To Anywhere."

Miss Connie looks great as she channels 80s and 90s themes and pop queens in the clip - think retro glam-pop artists like Adeva, Lonnie Gordon, etc. The clip was directed by Price James (Operator Please's "Just A Song About Ping Pong," Friendly Fires' "Jump In The Pool").

The remix EP currently houses mixes by Kink, Azari & III and Jam X-Press; and is available digitally today [iTunes]

[GIG REVIEW] KYLIE MINOGUE'S ANTI TOUR, SYDNEY MARCH 20

Getting me to review a concert by someone that I completely idolise is like asking a five year-old to tell you all about his favourite candy - you're never going to hear anything critical, there'll be lots of smiles and giggles, and overall you'll walk away thinking you want a piece of that delicious piece of candy. For me, attending Kylie Minogue's much-anticipated Anti Tour in Sydney yesterday was a lot like that.

After hearing some pretty rave reviews about how the Australian pop goddess owned it at her two most recent gigs in Melbourne, the anticipation building inside was almost too much to handle leading up to the Sydney gig. What's worse was that we had tickets to the second show, so whilst I was reading everyones Facebook and Twitter messages as they entered Luna Park's Big Top, I was still at home trying to compose myself by watching fat people cry on Biggest Loser Singles.

Now, I'd like to think of myself a pretty straight-acting homosexual (I hate that term, really); but there is something about Miss Minogue that turns me into one of the campest queens in the world. Whether it's the inherent gay gene that activates it's pink DNA when I think/see/hear the talented wonder, or whether I'm just emanating every other gay man, I can't help it. Unfortunately, mainly for my partner, last night was no exception.

After finally getting to Luna Park and having to wait in queues with a variety of gay men and 30-something women, we were permitted to enter the Big Top. As the queens and fag-hags pushed and shoved their way into the hall I found myself inches away from the front standing in the general admission area (ok, so it was about four-person deep - same, same). Screaming, crying and shaking I was totally ready. Although, it was only 9:45pm and the Aphrodite wasn't due to 11:15pm. Oh dear.

Let's fast-forward to when Minogue arrived, as you don't want to hear me bitch and moan about the crusty old queens in front of me that clearly had too much - too much "to consume" and too much "work on their face" that is.

Minogue kicked off with the "X" bonus track "Magnetic Electric," closely followed by the "Je Ne Se Pourqois" b-side "Made in Heaven." Both tracks sent the crowd into a sort of frenzy that I'm sure could have been heard from Sydney's Opera House across the harbour. Hearing "Made in Heaven" was pure bliss - the PWL pop oozing out of the performance like it was 1988 all over again.

Video: "Magnetic Electric" / "Made in Heaven"

Moving forward the dancing diva performed the "Wow" b-side "Cherry Bomb," to which she claimed many fans had requested the track be on the setlist. It was evident she was right by the almost-deafening scream of the queen beside me - honey, calm the f**k down already, we're three songs into the performance. "BPM" (the "I Believe In You" b-side) was a welcome track which slotted in quite nicely afterwards.

Video: "Cherry Bomb"

One of Aphrodite's best tracks was on next, the bonus "Mighty Rivers" - yay! Definitely one of my personal favourites from this era which Minogue seemed to enjoy thoroughly as she grooved away on stage watching all her screaming fans go ballistic at her entire existence.

Video: "Mighty Rivers"

Stepping back in time, which is almost what we did as our girl teased us with the chorus of her 1989 hit "Step Back in Time," Minogue then delivered "Over Dreaming (Over You)" and "Always Find The Time." There was just something about these performances that invoked childhood memories of dancing to my idol, half naked, using my mother's hairbrush as a microphone. Clearly I'm not alone here, right?

"Tightrope" and "Paper Dolls" followed from the "Lights Years" and "Fever" eras respectively, with Kylie then introducing a track she'd written in her 'darker days' - "Stars" (from "X"). Whilst "X" always frustrated me as an album, it was surprising to see how many fans really engaged in this performance.

Video: "Paper Dolls"

On came the lasers and down went the lights for the next part of the production with the Impossible Princess performing "Drunk" and "Say Hey" - two great performances that made me feel like I stuck back in some dirty club somewhere in the late nineties... and I don't think I was alone. Whether it be the tracks, the lack of air-conditioning (it was freakin' hot in there!) or just the ambiance of the gig - these tracks absolutely shone.

Video: "Drunk"

Bringing back the disco pop Minogue introduced the Jake Spears and Calvin Harris collaboration "Too Much" (after her plug of the new Scissor Sisters upcoming album, of course); which was then followed by the "Light Years" tracks "Bittersweet Goodbye" ('a farewell to a good friend' said Minogue) and "Disco Down."

"I Don't Need Anyone" was next, followed by Minogue's third Australian number one single "Got To Be Certain." I was surprised to hear the track considering we were avoiding 'all hits', but none the less again I was thrown back to the 80s and my love for Kylie as a kid. It didn't help either when the "Rhythm of Love" track "Things Can Only Get Better" came on!

All of a sudden (well, not really - but time flies when you're having fun, right?) the show came to an end and Minogue proceeded to leave thanking us all for coming along. The end? Surely not? More? Give me more! Alas, true to tradition in any concert, Minogue returned for an encore (which to this day, I still don't know why they bother leaving and coming back - we all know that they're going to come back - what a waste of time. Sing more already).

The Melbourne girl performed "That's Why They Write Love Songs," followed by the single (another?) taken from The Delinquents soundtrack "Tears On My Pillow," and closed with the PWL masterpiece and title of Minogue's sophomore album "Enjoy Yourself." What a performance!

As Minogue and her cast of talented musicians bowed and received the gratitude and thanks they deserved, a shower of gold and silver glitter rained from the ceiling of the Big Top. What more of a fitting way to end a truly spectacular performance by one of Australia's biggest and most successful exports, and of course, my idol.

Right now, I'm still high from the performance last night. You would struggle, anywhere in the world, to find an artist that would perform such a show for their true fans. No big production, fancy choreography, dramatic costumes or over-the-top stage productions - just a talented pop star giving back to her fans by performing some of her lesser-known yet equally-fabulous b-sides, rarities and album tracks.

Kylie Minogue, what an epic show.

GOSSIP REVEAL NEW SINGLE "PERFECT WORLD" AND ALBUM "A JOYFUL NOISE"

US indie pop-rock group Gossip have returned with the first taste of new music for 2012, the track "Perfect World." Produced by Brian Higgins (of Xenomania), "Perfect World" is the lead single from the band's upcoming third studio album "A Joyful Noise."

Taken from the official press release:

Recorded in both Xenomania, Higgins' studio in England, and KBC Studios in Portland, Oregon, 'A Joyful Noise' stays true to Gossip's trademark brash and unapologetic nature – that is, as true as possible for a band that is constantly reinventing itself and pushing boundaries. Working with Higgins, Gossip sought to create their own brand of pop. Ditto proclaimed, "I spent the whole year listening to ABBA and not listening to the radio," accounting for the pulsing energy of A Joyful Noise. The album's infectious tracks will certainly be welcomed by fans who are already entranced by Gossip's insanely danceable beats, and will no doubt lure in many more.

"Perfect World" has already been sent to commercial radio in Australia, with the track coming in as the ninth most added track to radio networks across the country this week. Could we see a repeat of the success of "Heavy Cross"...? The single certainly has the potential to do just as well.

Gossip have also revealed the full tracklist for "A Joyful Noise," which will be released May 22. "Perfect World" is available today [iTunes]

1. Melody Emergency
2. Perfect World
3. Get A Job
4. Move In The Right Direction
5. Casualties of War
6. Into The Wild
7. Get Lost
8. Involved
9. Horns
10. I Won't Play
11. Love In A Foreign Place

NICKI MINAJ REVEALS TRACKLIST FOR "PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED"

Hip-hop/pop recording artist Nicki Minaj has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming second studio album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." There are two versions available, both Standard and Deluxe, offering up 19 and 22 tracks respectively.

Whilst the cover image was released a couple of weeks ago, Minaj has also now dropped the cover image for the Deluxe Edition - above.

Standard Edition

1. Roman Holiday
2. Come On A Cone
3. I Am Your Leader (feat. Cam’ron & Rick Ross)
4. Beez In The Trap (feat. 2 Chainz)
5. HOV Lane
6. Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne)
7. Champion (feat. NAS, Drake & Young Jeezy)
8. Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown)
9. Sex In the Lounge (feat. Lil Wayne & Bobby V)
10. Starships
11. Pound The Alarm
12. Whip It
13. Automatic
14. Beautiful Sinner
15. Marilyn Monroe
16. Young Forever
17. Fire Burns
18. Gun Shot (feat. Beenie Man)
19. Stupid Hoe

Deluxe Edition

1. Turn Me On (with David Guetta)
2. Va Va Voom
3. Masquerade

Minaj's "Starships" is available today, with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" available from April 3 [iTunes]

LISTEN TO NEW RICKI-LEE WITH "DO IT LIKE THAT" (FRED FALKE REMIX)

One of Australia's hottest talents to come out of the Idol franchise is no doubt Ricki-Lee. The vocal super star had a epic comeback with single "Raining Diamonds" late last year, and now the 26 year-old is preparing for world domination with her follow up single "Do It Like That."

A few days ago a remix by French DJ Fred Falke premiered, which has sent fans and critics into a spin. The mix, a sexy underground house track with Falke's signature beats, has earned Ricki Lee praise by renowned bloggers Popjustice, The Phophet Blog and MuuMuse.

There have been a few snippets from the filming of the video clip, including the shot above. Jump onto Ricki-Lee's Facebook page for more shots.

Whilst we can enjoy the remix (below), the original edit will be released this coming Friday, March 23. Stay tuned for more details as they come about [iTunes]

CARLY RAE JEPSEN MAKES AN IMPRESSION WITH "CALL ME MAYBE"

Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen is making quite an impression here in Australia. The 26 year-old, who originally shot to fame in Canada's Idol series, this week bulleted up to number fifteen on the ARIA Singles Chart with her international debut single "Call Me Maybe."

Co-penned by Jepsen and Marianas Trench frontman Josh Ramsay, "Call Me Maybe" is a pretty catchy pop song... even endorsed by the one-and-only Justin Bieber. After hearing the track played on radio whilst back in Canada recently, Biebs tweeted "Call me maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen is possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard lol." Friends, that is publicity you can't pay for.

Currently the track sits inside the top thirty on the Billboard Hot 100, it has peaked at number one back in Jepsen's homeland, and as of today sits quite comfortably at number three on the Australian iTunes singles chart. Something tells us this won't be the last we hear of Carly Rae Jepsen.

"Call Me Maybe" is lifted from Jepson's EP "Curiosity," currently available in Canada only. The single is available everywhere [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] STAN WALKER "MUSIC WON'T BREAK YOUR HEART"

Australian / New Zealand singer-songwriter Stan Walker has premiered the video for "Music Won't Break Your Heart," the third single to be lifted from the Australian Idol winner's third studio album, "Let The Music Play."

The track was co-penned by Walker and the DNA boys (Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci). DNA are also responsible for some of Australia's hottest tunes at present after working with Timomatic ("Set It Off"), Guy Sebastian ("Don't Worry, Be Happy") and Marvin Priest ("Own This Club").

The video was filmed on New Zealand's South Island, to which Walker described as "a choice-as experience, and everyone was really welcoming and happy to get involved," he said of filming the video. "We had a whole lot of extras and dancers and skateboarders organised to be in the video in Invercargill, but it was great 'cause after we finished shooting they all did a haka and invited me for a feed, which was awesome."

Watch the full clip below, which also provides a great snapshot of New Zealand's gorgeous scenery.

"Let The Music Play" is available today [iTunes]

SEBASTIAN INGROSSO & ALESSO TEAM UP WITH RYAN TEDDER FOR "CALLING (LOSE MY MIND)"

Swedish DJ (and one-third of super group Swedish House Mafia) Sebastian Ingrosso has collaborated with fellow Swede Alesso on his latest solo effort, the club-thumping power-track "Calling (Lose My Mind)."

Whilst the instrumental version of the track has been around the circuit for some months, a vocal mix has recently been released, showcasing the talents of OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.

Take a listen to the new release below!

"Calling (Lose My Mind)" is available today [iTunes]

Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso - Calling 'Lose My Mind' by Sebastian Ingrosso

[VIDEO PREMIERE] SAM SPARRO "HAPPINESS"

Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro has premiered the video for "Happiness," the lead single from the pop star's second studio album "Return To Happiness." Watch the full clip below.

Sparro just revealed the cover and tracklist to "Return..." which you can view here.

"Happiness" is availale today, with "Return To Happiness" available from May 25 (Australia) [iTunes]

ALPHABEAT RETURN WITH "VACATION"

Danish pop group Alphabeat have returned to the music scene with "Vacation," a killer of a lead single which will be taken from their upcoming yet-untitled third studio album.

Fans of the group surely won't be disappointed, with "Vacation" picking up right where and "Hole In My Heart" took off... although we do feel that the new track pays tribute to the group's debut album "This Is Alphabeat" rather than the follow up "The Spell." Take a listen to the full version below and you decide.

"Vacation" is available today (UK) [iTunes]

SAM SPARRO REVEALS COVER AND TRACKLIST FOR "RETURN TO PARADISE"

Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro has revealed the cover and tracklist of his upcoming second studio album release "Return To Paradise." The album features the lead (Australian) single, "Happiness."

"I’m really proud of this whole record, there is nothing on it that I’m not absolutely proud to stand next to," Sparro said in a statement. "A lot of the songs are about me trying to find my sense of innocence and peace of mind and things that I felt had escaped me for a while."

1. Paradise People
2. Happiness
3. Let The Love In
4. Yellow Orange Rays
5. Hearts Like Us
6. I Wish I Never Met You
7. Shades Of Grey
8. We Could Fly
9. Closer
10. The Shallow End
11. Return To Paradise

"Happiness" is available today, with "Return To Paradise" available from May 25 (Australia) [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA "GREYHOUND"

Swedish DJ trio Swedish House Mafia have unveiled "Greyhound," the third single to be lifted from the group's upcoming second studio album "One Night Stand." The track follows the UK top ten hits "Save The World" and "Antidote" (with Knife Party).

The thumpin' club track is yet another masterpiece from the SHM boys, one fans will no doubt be very happy with. The clip, which you can watch in full below, is yet another interesting clip with creativity we're sure was inspired by a mix of the Transformers and Lady Gaga!

"Greyhound" is available today [iTunes]

THE TEMPER TRAP REVEAL NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM, COVER AND TRACKLIST

Australian indie-rock group The Temper Trap have revealed details about their upcoming second studio album, a self-titled release. The new LP will house twelve new songs, including the promo track "Rabbit Hole" which you can listen to below.

The full track list has been revealed, along with the album's lead single which will be "Need Your Love."

1. Need Your Love
2. London’s Burning
3. Trembling Hands
4. The Sea Is Calling
5. Miracle
6. This Isn’t Happiness
7. Where Do We Go From Here
8. Never Again
9. Dreams
10. Rabbit Hole
11. I’m Gonna Wait
12. Leaving Heartbreak Hotel

The new album follows the success of the band's 2009 release "Conditions," which peaked inside the ARIA top ten and charted in many countries worldwide including the UK and the US. The album's lead single "Sweet Disposition" peaked at #14 in Australia with a double-platinum accreditation.

"The Temper Trap" will be available from May 18 [iTunes]

OUTASIGHT SETS HIS SIGHTS ON AUSTRALIA WITH "TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT"

American recording artist Outasight (born Richard Andrew) has his eyes set on Australia with the release of his official debut single "Tonight Is The Night." The radio-friendly pop gem has been slowly creeping up our local iTunes singles chart for a few weeks (currently #24), moving up to #58 on the ARIA Singles Chart this week.

Prior to "Tonight..." the New York native has had a string of EP and buzz single releases. To aid the official release of the single, Outasight has appeared in a range of TV slots in the US and Canada to help promote the single.

"[The song] got new levels of exposure that I've never really had... Starting off with the Pepsi commercial and then having a chance to be introduced on a national platform like 'X Factor'... There's just more people hearing it." Outasight speaks of the recent promo work. And yes, it is paying off - after almost four years of music releases, Outasight is gaining some well-deserved mainstream recognition.

"Tonight Is The Night" is available today [iTunes]

KATE MILLER-HEIDKE REVEALS NEW ALBUM COVER AND TRACKLIST FOR "NIGHTFLIGHT"

Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke has revealed details about her upcoming third studio album "Nightflight." The album is the first of new (solo) material since the star's 2008 LP "Curiouser," which spawned the ARIA double-platinum top three hit "The Last Day On Earth."

Whilst we're still awaiting on confirmation of the first single release, the album itself will be available from April 13 (Australia). The full tracklist is available below [iTunes]

Listen to track eight, "In The Dark", via Kate's Facebook page here.

1. Ride This Feeling
2. Sarah
3. Nightflight
4. The Tiger Inside Will Eat The Child
5. Let Me Fade
6. I'll Change Your Mind
7. Humiliation
8. In The Dark
9. Beautiful Darling
10. The Devil Wears A Suit
11. Fire And Iron
12. Your Friends Will Tell You Who You Are

LANA DEL REY TO RELEASE "BLUE JEANS" AS THIRD SINGLE FROM "BORN TO DIE"

American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has revealed the single cover for the third release from her "Born To Die" LP, the original b-side to "Video Games," "Blue Jeans."

Based on the new single cover and the worldwide success Del Rey has experienced on the back of her debut album, we're expecting to see a new video attached to the official release of the single. You can watch the original video below.

"Blue Jeans" will be released April 8 (UK), "Born To Die" is available today [iTunes]

TONI BRAXTON RETURNS WITH "I HEART YOU"

American recording artist Toni Braxton has unveiled the first of brand new material, the club-friendly love-anthem "I Heart You."

Written and produced by Braxton, the track is not too dissimilar from a David Morales remix of the Grammy winner's earlier singles such as "Un-Break My Heart" or "He Wasn't Man Enough." Braxton croons with her unmistakable pipes as the story about love takes off into a dance-floor masterpiece.

“When I wrote this song I was thinking about the feeling you get when you walk into a club and you hear the melody... you feel the beat and you just know it’s going to be a good night.” Braxton tells us. Considering we had no idea the star was back in the studio recording, we're very happy with the musical surprise.

"I Heart You" follows on from Braxton's 2010 LP "Pulse." Take a listen to the track below.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] REBECCA & FIONA "DANCE"

Swedish singers-DJs Rebecca & Fiona have premiered the video for the latest single from their debut album "I Love You, Man" - the electro-pop gem "Dance."

As per usual the girls have delivered a quirky, dark-yet-interesting video for the track. Take a look at the clip below and you'll see what we mean!

"I Love You, Man" is available today (Sweden) [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] MARINA & THE DIAMONDS "PRIMADONNA"

Welsh beauty Marina & the Diamonds has unleashed the official lead single from her sophomore album "Electra Heart," the Dr Luke, Diplo and Cirkut-produced "Primadonna."

The track follows in the footsteps of the promo/buzz singles "Homewrecker" and "Radioactive" (which will now be available on the Deluxe Edition of the album, along with three other new tracks).

"Primadonna" will be available from April 16, with "Electra Heart" to follow from April 23 [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] USHER "CLIMAX"

American R&B singer-songwriter Usher has premiered the video for the Diplo-produced "Climax," the lead single to be taken from the recording artists upcoming seventh studio album.

The video, directed by Sam Pilling, features Usher as a solemn lover visiting memories of his past relationship, with many a alternative (future?) scenarios playing out throughout the clip. It's a dramatic video, and one that is very different to the standard choreography-filled clips we've seen from Mr Raymond in the past. Watch the full clip below.

"Climax" is available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] NEON HITCH "FUCK U BETTA"

British singer-songwriter Neon Hitch has premiered the video for the official lead single from her upcoming debut album, the very naughty pop track "Fuck U Betta." The video was directed by Chris Applebaum (Selena Gomez's "Who Says").

Hitch also features on one of the biggest tracks in Australia at the moment, Gym Class Heroes' "Ass Back Home," which peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart last week.

"Fuck U Betta" is available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] HAVANA BROWN "WE RUN THE NIGHT" FEAT. PITBULL

Australian DJ Havana Brown has premiered the video for the international version of her ARIA triple-platinum top five hit 'We Run The Night," featuring guest vocals from everyone's favourite rapper Pitbull.

The track, penned by Australian singer-songwriter Cassie Davis and adopted-Aussie Snob Scrilla, took Brown to new heights last week - with the remix finding it's way to the top of the Billboard Dance/Club Play Charts. A great feat, considering pop legend Kylie Minogue is the only other Australian artist to reach the top of this particular Billboard chart.

The video for was filmed in Miami by Ryan and Raykay. Watch the full clip below.

"We Run The Night" feat. Pitbull is available today (US) [iTunes]

LISTEN TO NEW CALVIN HARRIS WITH "LET'S GO" FEAT. NE-YO

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris has unleashed his latest single, the pumping track "Let's Go" featuring US singer-songwriter Ne-Yo on vocals.

The release follows in the footsteps of the global smash hits "Bounce" (feat. Kelis) and "Feels So Close." After also producing Rihanna's mega-successful "We Found Love" last year, "Let's Go" should help secure Harris' names in lights again across 2012.

Take a listen to the new track below.

TAYLOR SWIFT COLLABORATES WITH THE CIVIL WARS FOR "SAFE & SOUND"

America's country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift has collaborated with folk duo The Civil Wars on her latest single "Safe & Sound." The track is a promotional release taken from the soundtrack of the science-fiction film The Hunger Games.

The release originally hit airwaves late December, and we must admit, posting about the track slipped right through our fingers. Swift sounds so comfortable in this genre - her soft vocals highlighted so well we seem to wonder why she hasn't ventured into the indie-folk-pop space more often.

The video, which was posted online a few weeks ago,  features Swift looking effortlessly gorgeous as she floats through the woods and a following cemetery.

"That's one of my favorite moments in the video," shared Swift with MTV. "There's this wide shot where I'm just crumpled up, sitting on a gravestone. And it's actually the grave site of a couple who lived, and died, in 1853."Watch the full clip below.

"Safe & Sound" is available digitally today [iTunes]

KRIS ALLEN RETURNS WITH "THE VISION OF LOVE"

For a couple of months now the internet has been buzzing with the sound of American Idol star Kris Allen's upcoming single "The Vision Of Love." The track is the lead to be lifted from his sophomore album expected this year.

We've already previewed the outstanding Maison & Dragen remix (listen here), but now the final studio version has also hit the 'net. Sounding like a good mix of pop-rock and country (in a good Kelly Clarkson kinda way), the track should do well for the boy from Arkansas.

We'd post it here, however it seems as though by the time we post this it will have been pulled down by some record company for copyright infringement. So for now, take a listen to a live version Allen performed at The Mint in Los Angeles earlier this month.

Single update though, yesterday Allen posted the below to his Twitter account - more news shortly!

Single announcement on Sun. Mar. 4! I know it's later than expected but some things change. Sorry for the wait.
— Kris Allen (@KrisAllen) February 28, 2012

MARINA & THE DIAMONDS DROP ALBUM COVER AND TRACKLIST FOR "ELECTRA HEART"

Welsh beauty Marina & the Diamonds has dropped the album cover and final tracklist for the her upcoming sophomore album "Electra Heart." The release, which we know will deliver the lead single "Primadonna" on April 16, features twelve tracks on the standard edition.

Whilst the tracklist confirmed does not include the single "Radioactive", we're hoping to see it included in the deluxe edition which is rumoured to hold an additional four tracks.

Heard "Homewrecker" yet? Take a listen to the buzz track below. "Electra Heart" will be available from April 30 [iTunes]

1. Bubblegum Bitch
2. Primadonna
3. Lies
4. Homewrecker
5. Starring Role
6. The State of Dreaming
7. Power and Control
8. Living Dead
9. Teen Idle
10. Valley Of The Dolls
11. Hypocrates
12. Fear & Loathing

[VIDEO PREMIERE] JENNIFER HUDSON & NE-YO "THINK LIKE A MAN" FEAT. RICK ROSS

Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo have premiered the video for their latest collaboration, "Think Like A Man" featuring rapper Rick Ross. The single is taken from the soundtrack of the movie with the same name, based on the 2009 book by actor Steve Harvey, "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man."

The film hosts a swag of famous actors and singers, including Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland and Keri Hilson.

"Think Like A Man" is available digitally today [iTunes]

NICKI MINAJ DROPS ALBUM COVER FOR "PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED"

American-Trinidadian singer-rapper Nicki Minaj has unveiled the cover for her sophomore album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded."

Whilst we're awaiting on the final tracklist to be confirmed, we know the album contains the lead single "Starships" as well as the buzz/promo tracks "Roman in Moscow", "Stupid Hoe" and "Roman Reloaded."

"Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" will be available from April 3 [iTunes]

GYM CLASS HEROES GO FOR NUMBER ONE WITH "ASS BACK HOME" FEAT. NEON HITCH

American pop-rock group Gym Class Heroes have their eyes on the number one position this week on the ARIA Singles Chart with their latest smash "Ass Back Home", featuring British singer-songwriter Neon Hitch.

If the boys manage to secure the top spot this week (to be confirmed upon the release of the ARIA Charts Sunday night), it will mark the first time the New York natives have done so here in Australia. Additionally, we'd also be the first country worldwide to honour Benny Blanco produced hit with the crown.

Gym Class Heroes are no strangers to our airwaves however with the album's lead single "Stereo Hearts", featuring Maroon 5 front-man Adam Levine, peaking at number four late last year.

Neon Hitch, the sassy lass who provides vocals for the tracks' chorus, has scored her first Australian chart appearance with the collaboration. What a treat it would be to see it reach the summit for the flame-haired doll.

Catch the release of the ARIA Charts Sunday night for more.

"Ass Back Home" feat. Neon Hitch is taken from the groups fifth studio album "The Papercut Chronicles II" - available today [iTunes]

RITA ORA PREMIERES DEBUT UK SINGLE "R.I.P."

Last week we featured rising pop star Rita Ora, the latest lass to be signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. The London-based starlet premiered her debut US single with her label-boss on New York's Z100 radio station, the very catchy pop gem "How We Do (Party)."

Listen to "How We Do (Party)" here.

In the last twenty-four hours the blonde-haired beauty, who's threatening to take away the pop princess crown from almost all your favourites, debuted her debut UK single "R.I.P." feat. rapper Tinie Tempah. The track was penned by singer-rapper Drake and was produced by Stargate and Chase & Status.

Take a listen to the pop-dubstep infusion below. "R.I.P." will be available from May 6 (UK)