Number-one singer Gabrielle Aplin has just launched her own record label, called Never Fade. The artist achieved chart-prominence when her cover of Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s ‘The Power Of Love’ was used as the soundtrack to John Lewis’ Christmas 2012 TV ad.

Aplin, who is signed to Parlophone is eager to use the label as a springboard for future new artists and has already signed first act – Hannah Grace. Grace is rumoured to be supporting Aplin on her first UK tour.

Of the venture, Aplin said:

When I went to City Of Bath College I studied the music business. I like being able to understand that side of things, so I’ve started my own label, Never Fade. Hannah’s voice is amazing. It’s like Beyoncé covering Michael Kiwanuka.”

Listen to Aplin’s #1 ‘The Power of Love’ below:

This girl really is unstoppable. Take a look at leading lady Adele’s electrifying performance of chart-smash Skyfall from last night’s Oscars.

The song, the soundtrack to the latest James Bond movie of the same name, was an Oscar winner in itself at last night’s awards show.

It was a flawless performance; something we’ve been akin to expect of Adele over the years. Accompanied by a full orchestra, the songstress failed to miss a note – her performances always seem so effortless yet powerful.

Enjoy!

Last night, guests at the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta were treated to something spectacular.

It might be hard to believe that the So So Def record label launched 20 years ago, however last night’s event at The Fox paid homage to some of the greatest tracks that have influenced both US urban culture and the post- East Coast/West Coast rap scene.

Veteran producer Jermaine Dupri welcomed stars past and present onto the stage last night at arguably one of the A-list urban concerts of recent times.

Most notably, hip-hop legend Jay-Z joined JD on on stage to perform the classic 90s track ‘Money Ain’t A Thang’. Taken from 1998 album ‘Life in 1472’, the track was a standout at the time, and still hold strong today. The performance itself serves proof that on-stage duets within the rap/hip-hop scene work just as well today as they did yesteryear.

Amongst the other stars present were kids-now-men ‘Kris Kross’ who of course performed their unforgettable 90s track ‘Jump’ to the roars of the audience.

Other icons including Ludacris, Usher, Da Brat and Ludacris also appeared onstage at the exciting anniversary show. Check out the video of Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri below…. oh to have been a ticket holder that night.

British boyband One Direction have landed this week’s UK number one slot with the fastest selling single of the year so far. The X-Factor band’s Comic Relief cover of Blondie’s ‘One Way Or Another’ sold 113,000 copies in its first week, boosted considerably by their appearance at this week’s BRIT Awards.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Thrift Shop’ as well as internet sensation ‘Harlem Shake’ by Baauer remain at numbers 2 & 3 in the charts, whilst Justin Timberlake’s heavy PR this week helped new single ‘Mirrors’ climb from no. 28 to position 4. This is Timberlake’s second Top 20, with previous number one ‘Suit & Tie’ climbing to No 14.

Ben Howard’s championship at Wednesday’s BRITs helped him become this week’s fastest climber; ‘Only Love’ hit the Top 10 at no.9, vastly different to last week’s position 190 (just inside the Top 200).

In the album charts, Emeli Sande’s ‘Our Version Of Events’ went back in at no 1, again assisted by the win of coveted award Album Of The Year on Wednesday’s awards show.

Top 5 can be seen/heard below.

1. One Direction – One Way Or Another / Teenage Kicks

2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Thrift Shop

3. Baauer – Harlem Shake

4. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors

5. Avicii – I Could Be The One

Yes, you read that correctly. British singer/songwriter Katy B took to Radio 1’s Live Lounge on Friday to cover the infamous 10º Below Vocal Garage remix of Kele Le Roc’s ‘My Love’.

The original track is seen as one of the key standouts from the UK Garage era of the late 90’s and will forever remain engrained in the smiles of genre-fans. Listen carefully towards the end and Katy mixes it up slightly by throwing in a bit of Mr Timberlake’s ‘My Love’ too.

The video’s below as well as the Soundcloud for your audio pleasure.