Last Lap: Who Was The Most Searched Music Artist Of The Year?

By Rahsheeda Ali

December 2, 2013 / 6:00 PM

Who's joining CMT for their Artists Of The Year special? R. Kelly's next album is ready for fans listening pleasure, and Lil' Kim announces a major collaboration.

The Bing search engine revealed that Beyonce was the most searched person on their platform this year, beating out Kim Kardashian and Barack Obama. Other pop stars made the top 10, including Rihanna and Taylor Swift. [Vibe]

Tomorrow night, CMT will highlight the year's most celebrated stars in country music. Catch the Artists Of The Year ceremony at 8/7c on CMT, which will include appearances by Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, and more! [CMT]

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If you need to get an early start with your baby-making, R. Kelly's upcoming album is available for streaming. Black Panties is set to be officially released December 10. [Rolling Stone]

It seems like Lil' Kim is giving fans a treat following delays with her forthcoming mixtape. Kim is boasting a collaboration with Miley Cyrus called "Bad Bitch." [MTV News]

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