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Ryan Leslie will release his new album, "Transition" on November 3. The album is lead by the single, "You're Not My Girl". I love the album cover!

Mariah Carey is reportedly pregnant and magazine InTouch Weekly has the juicy story. Below is the cover which in my opinion is hard to believe but hey it may be true. Music Biz: Amerie's Real "In Love & War" Album Tracklisting Revealed! I posted a tracklisting a day or two ago and it turns out that tracklisting was not accurate so below is the real deal. 1. “Tell Me You Love Me” (Teddy Riley/Amerie) 2. “Heard ’Em All” (Eric Hudson/Sean Garrett) 3. “Dangerous” (Jonas Jeberg/Amerie) 4. “Higher” (Warryn “Baby Dubb” Campbell/Amerie) 5. “Why R U” (The Buchanans/Amerie) 6. “Pretty Brown Eyes” feat. Trey Songz (M-Phazes/Amerie) 7. “More Than Love” feat. Fabolous (Del Pearson/Len Nicholson) 8. “Swag Back” (Jim Jonsin/Rico Love) 9. “You’re a Star” (Amerie/Len Nicholson) 10. “Red Eye (Fly With Me)” (Bryan-Michael Cox/Amerie) 11. “Different People” (M-Phazes/Amerie) 12. “The Flowers” (Karma/Amerie) 13. “Dear John” (Trac Nova/Amerie) 14. “Heard ’Em All (Remix)” feat. Lil Wayne (E

BILLBOARD HOT 100 - TOP 50 1 1 BLACK EYED PEAS INVASION OF I GOTTA FEELING 3 2 SEAN*JAY DOWN 6 3 MILEY CYRUS PARTY IN THE U.S.A. 2 4 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A 10 5 JASON DERULO WHATCHA SAY 4 6 TAYLOR SWIFT YOU BELONG WITH ME 7 7 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI (REMIXES) 9 8 KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY 11 9 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED 5 10 JAY-Z + ALICIA KEYS EMPIRE STATE OF MIND 96 11 CARRIE UNDERWOOD COWBOY CASANOVA 8 12 DRAKE FEATURING KAN FOREVER 13 13 SHAKIRA SHE WOLF 12 14 PITBULL HOTEL ROOM SERVICE 18 15 BEYONCE SWEET DREAMS 14 16 DRAKE BEST I EVER HAD 16 17 COBRA STARSHIP FEAT GOOD GIRLS GO BAD 19 18 FABOLOUS FEATURING THROW IT IN THE BAG 15 19 KERI HILSON FEATURI KNOCK YOU DOWN 20 20 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP 17 21 DRAKE FEATURING TRE SUCCESSFUL 24 22 MICHAEL FRANTI & SP SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) 23 23 FLO RIDA FEATURING BE ON YOU 46 24 OWL CITY FIREFLIES 21 25 JORDIN SPARKS BATTLEFIELD 27 26 JUSTIN BIEBER ONE TIME 31 27 KELLY CLARKSON ALREADY GONE 29 28 BOYS LIKE GIRLS LOVE DRUNK 25 29 JASON A

The reviews for Mariah's new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" have been mixed to say the least. I, for one really enjoy the album but I'm just one person. Anyway an angry fan or one just desperate for attention smashes her new album using his car. This is way to show his disgust with the album which is slated to debut either at #1 or #2 next week with 170-180K units. That is considerably low for Mariah and I don't think anyone was expecting an estimate that low.

Yung Berg is always in the middle of something most likely cause he never shuts his big mouth. The video will point out who Yung Berg is and you will have to follow him in the video to see him get punched. The video is a bit shaky though.

Ghostwriters and female rappers go hand in hand. Since the early days of rap, men have mostly penned many of the songs by female rappers. There are some exceptions though but that's why you hear(or have heard) many female rappers state that they write their own rhymes. Here, Lil' Kim's former rap associate, friend, and lover comes clean on some things. Check it out!

VH1's Hip Hop Honor awards don't air until next month but the show itself has already caused quite a splash online. Here, you can check out some footage of some the behind the scenes video. Music Biz: Beyonce Boots Lindsay Lohan! Beyonce Knowles reportedly had Lindsay Lohan thrown out of her own dressing room because the singer wanted it for herself. The former Destiny's Child star was performing at the F1 Rocks concert in Singapore over the weekend and had ordered her entourage to get her the largest dressing area backstage. However, Lindsay - who was hosting the event for British TV network Channel 4 - had already claimed the room for herself as she arrived earliest and was left upset when she was told she would have to vacate it. The 'Mean Girls' actress told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "I've been a bit down. It was a strange night. Everyone was being aggressive and bothering me. I really didn't like it." Beyonce has more lawsuits than

The two divas that were once pitted against one another and still are to this day finally hooked up for a song. Produced by Babyface and featured on "The Prince Of Egypt" soundtrack, the song was a modest hit. Of course in my opinion what do you have to superstar artists sing about anyway? Well check out this video as I continue my tribute to Mariah Carey. By the way Mariah's new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" is in stores today. Pick it up if your interested! It is a really great album! I haven't stopped playing it!

Just when you thought 50 Cent was done discussing Fat Joe(when is he ever?), 50 Cent is rushed to the hospital after hearing Fat Joe's new album, "J.O.S.E. 2". This is a pretty stupid and funny video. Check it out!

Marques Houston revealed awhile back that he was recording a video for every song on his new album, "Mr. Houston" which is in stores today. Check out his latest video, "How I Do". Music Biz: Ciara Plans New Album! Ciara has been laying low as of late, but for good reason. The R&B singer is well into recording her fourth album and we’ve got the exclusive details. Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and his songwriting partner The-Dream have been secretly spending the summer in the studio producing the entire follow-up to Ciara’s Fantasy Ride. Stewart broke the news to Rap-Up.com in an exclusive interview. “We’re doing the whole project,” he reveals. “We’re pretty good into it at this point. We’re about 14 songs deep right now.” While there’s still the possibility of a release by the end of the year, it’s looking like 2010 will mark Super C’s return. “It’s a little up in the air, but there’s a chance that it might come this year. That was the goal, but at the same time,

For her Def Jam debut, Amerie continues to be the innovator she is with this bold expression of an album cover. Titled, "In Love & War", the album features the singles, "Heard 'Em All" and "Why R U". The album will be in stores November 3. I can't say I'm that excited about this album but I know Amerie will offer something different musically.

Mariah performs her fifth #1 hit, "Emotions" live in Tokyo. Check it out! Mariah uses a lot of her whistle register in this song and she uses it quite a bit in her new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel".

If you haven't noticed already I'm tributing Mariah Carey and her illustrious almost 20 year career. So you will see plenty of posts dedicated to her or mentioning her. Mariah Carey is always covering someones song but no one has ever taken on any of her songs; not professionally anyway. I wonder why is that? Does Mariah think no one is capable of singing her songs the way she sings them? Who knows? Over the years Mariah has not only created her own hits, but has made past hits, hits all over again. Against All Odds original artist: Phil Collins Appeared on her "Rainbow" album which I ultimately skipped over but it was Mariah's last hit album of the 90s. Make It Last Forever original artist: Keith Sweat featuring Jacki McGee Mariah along with Joe and Nas took on the Keith Sweat classic and also this song was build around Mariah's last #1 hit of the 90s, "Thank God I Found You". I Want To Know What Love Is original artist: Foreigner Mariah's la

It's never a good thing when artists get dropped from labels. Actually it is pretty embarrassing among other things. Most artists like to downplay their release from a label by saying they asked for a release. Sure thing! Well anyway the artists have been involved in highly publicized releases from their labels. Check them out! LeToya Word is that LeToya has just been dropped from Capitol Records and there is a petition to save her and her career. LeToya's new album, "Lady Love" was met with little fanfare so that's when the rumors started. At the time of this type up, I had just read an article about her being dropped. The article may not even be true but it wouldn't surprise me if it were. Brandy Brandy signed with Epic Records last year and released her debut, "Human" which was a bomb in itself. Not one to be outdone though, Brandy rebounded by working on a new album soon afterwards. Recently word let out that Brandy was no longer featured on the

Have you heard of Ester Dean? She has a huge buzz online and her first single, "Drop It Low" featuring Chris Brown is taking off at radio. Anyway when I stumbled upon this video the comments preceding it were less than flattering. It just goes to show..."don't believe the hype". Check it out! Music Biz: Mashonda Sounds Off On Alicia Keys! Swizz Beats' ex-wife Mashonda takes to twitter and calls out Alicia Keys for ruining her marriage. Click here for the full story! ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Ribbon via FoxyTunes

You ever wonder how I come up with these posts? Well I was sitting here this morning actually and I thought about "ladies". I guess you know where my mind was. Anyway I thought of several songs that came to my head that included the word 'ladies' and the rest is history. Check it out! Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room This 80s funk girl group produced the song this title post was named after. "Meeting" revolved around the time the ladies would go into the bathroom in the club and freshen up and look good for the male specimen. Gotta love it! Queen Latifah - Ladies First This is one of Queen Latifah's signature hits which features Monie Love. Destiny's Child - Hey Ladies A forgotten track on Destiny's Child's "The Writing's On The Wall" album. Ray J - Sexy Ladies This track is featured on the soundtrack to Ray J's hit reality TV show, "For The Love of Ray J". Beyonce - Single Ladies(Put A Ring On It) Beyonce pr

Noreaga speaks out on his album, S.O.R.E. which in this video Noreaga says he is completely against. Watch the video below to find out why! Music Biz: Preview Mario's D.N.A. Album! In stores October 13, Mario will release D.N.A. which contains hit single, "Break Up". Click here to get an exclusive preview of the album before it comes out. Based on the previews, the album sounds pretty good. Eve......A Free Agent! TheYBF.com caught up with E-V-E on last night’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors red carpet. And she revealed that she has permanently shut down her Fetish clothing line. We reported a while back that she was in the midst of revamping the line for a re-release possibly under a different name and under a different company. But she tells us everything has completely ended due to “legal reasons”. Hmm. Eve also confirmed that she has indeed left her label Geffen Records. Which means her album Flirt won’t be seeing the light of day anytime soon. It was supposed to be released two

Singing "Today Just Ain't My Day". I have profiled K. Michelle before. If your not familiar with her, she is signed to Jive Records. She has a song called "Self Made" that features Trina and Gucci Mane. Check the video out!

Things are never always peachy and keen between artists and record labels. Often times artist and label clash over everything from single choices, image, and more. Well these well publicized beef with record labels can't go unnoticed. Check them out! Joss Stone An upset Joss Stone lashed out against label, EMI when they withheld her album, "Colour Me Free". Now with a release date of October 20, it seems the label has come to its senses. JoJo JoJo took to the internet , like many stars to express her frustration with Blackground Records for holding up her new album. The singer was very passionate about her album and wanted it to see the light of the day. Hopefully for JoJo we get to hear that album but something tells me we will one way or another. Mariah Carey It had been quite a few awkward years spent at Columbia Records, Mariah's former label due to the fact that her ex-husband, Tommy Mottola ran the label. Once Mariah finally got her release, she jumped

For awhile it looked like Joss Stone's new album, "Colour Me Free" wouldn't see the light of the day. Like many artists, Joss Stone was at a war of words with her label, EMI. Luckily for her the label came to their senses and have decided to release her new album due on October 20. Check out the cool cover below as well as the tracklisting. 1. Free Me 2. Could Have Been You 3. Parallel Lines feat. Jeff Beck & Sheila E 4. Lady 5. 4 and 20 6. Big Ole Game feat. Raphael Saadiq 7. Governmentalist feat. Nas 8. Incredible 9. You Got the Love 10. I Believe It to My Soul feat. David Sanborn 11. Stalemate feat. Jamie Hartman 12. Girlfriend On Demand ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Candy Bling via FoxyTunes

Melanie Fiona has gathered a little bit of a buzz online. I go to a lot of different message boards and I always see her name but I never paid much attention. I have seen Melanie on "The Wendy Williams Show" before and she sung her debut single, "Give It To Me Right". Now her new single, "It Kills Me" gets the video treatment! Not only is a good video, it is a good song and I actually like it. Melanie's debut album, "The Bridge" will be in stores November 3. Make sure you check it out! I will be...now! ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - The Impossible (The Reprise) via FoxyTunes

Capitalizing off of Cam'ron's "Oh Boy" hit, Mariah put her own spin on the track with "Boy(I Need You}" which appeared on her 2003 album, "Charmbracelet". Check it out! As you may have noticed it is "Mariah Mania" here this week which will see many of Mariah's videos featured here throughout the week just in time for the release of her new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" which will be in stores September 29. I haven't been able to stop playing this album, that's how good it is. ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - The Impossible via FoxyTunes

Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child takes viewers behind the scenes of a photo shoot. Check it out! Some friend and I were just talking about Michelle and how she always got to sing the last part of the Destiny's Child songs and why she never had a solo song on the album like Bey[once] or Kelly[Rowland]?!?!? ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Inseparable via FoxyTunes

Whitney Houston mania is still here though some say its been overshadowed by Mariah Carey with her new album coming out, Whitney appears on JET magazine. Music Biz: The-Dream Plans New Album! Now that he’s wed Christina Milian and expecting his second child, The-Dream is prioritizing. His new album Love King has been pushed to next year while he focuses on his family and penning hits for others. Producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart spoke to Rap-Up.com about the delay of his hitmaking partner’s third album, originally slated for a fourth quarter release. “That’s not in the cards ’cause we’re just too busy right now,” says Stewart. “I think he wanted to take a little bit of time off from doing the artist thing.” In the meantime, Dream is working on two new videos that will quench fans’ thirst. “We are shooting two more videos for his Love vs. Money album this week, one to ‘Sweat It Out’ and the other one to ‘Fancy.’” As for Love King, the project is “almost” complete, according to Stewa

Hello all! A few weeks ago the lead single for Alicia Keys' first single leaked out and to be honest I can't remember what the name of it is. I think it is called "Doesn't Mean Anything" or something to that effect. Anyway below you can learn a little more about her upcoming album. Diddy shakes things up again by leaving his longtime label and Bobby Brown is back on reality TV. Read below for more information on these headlines! Happy reading! Alicia Keys Titles New Album! Alicia Keys' new album will be titled, "The Element Of Freedom" and will arrive in stores December 1. The album's second single will be, "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart". I know a lot of people are excited about Alicia Keys' new album but I am not. I'm not the biggest fan of hers but I do like a few songs. Diddy Leaves Label! After a five-year run, Sean "Diddy" Combs confirmed with Billboard that he is exiting his exclusive deal with Warner Music G

Ashanti is outdoing herself with everything affiliated with "The Wiz" as she sings "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". Ashanti has the kind of voice for these type of songs but I wasn't too thrilled by her version of this. I am an Ashanti fan but this just didn't do it for me. Meanwhile Ashanti hooked up with Ja Rule for the VH1 Hip Hop Honor awards which will be airing next month. This year's show pays homage to Def Jam and many of its artists; past and present. Ashanti, along with Ja Rule performed a medley of their biggest hits. ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Betcha Gon Know via FoxyTunes

This is perhaps my favorite song from Nelly Furtado and I was just on YouTube looking to listen to it and I found this concert footage of the song. Of course the live version of this slow is different and slowed down a bit. I do like the take of this song but the album version is still superior. Enjoy!

My attention span can be really short especially when it comes to things that don't interest me. I don't really have a big dislike towards Keri Hilson but I feel she can be a bit too cocky in her approach. Anyway Keri performs "Supernova" by singer Mr. Hudson[who was featured on Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" album] and "Energy". Check it out! Music Biz: Drake Plans First Single For Debut Album! Rapper/singer Drake has announced that the first single from his debut album Thank Me Later will be “Shut It Down”, featuring The-Dream. Omen describes the song as a “Prince-like, powerful song about empowering females. Drake said he had a song idea called ‘Shut It Down’ aimed at club-going females. When they go out and they get dressed up and put their makeup on and get their hair done, they have the capacity to shut the club down.” The video is set to be directed by Hype Williams who just shot Drake’s last video “Forever”. Look out for Drake’s a

Amerie shows off some of her moves while she visited BET's "106 & Park" along with Rocsi, Terrance J, and some of the audience. Amerie also talks about her upcoming album, "In Love & War" in stores November 3. Music Biz: Omarion Strikes New Record Deal! After a somewhat tumultuous few months, a period which saw him sign and severe ties with Timabland and Lil’ Wayne’s labels, Omarion today announced that he has signed a new deal with EMI. Check out the report below via MTV:The former B2K frontman announced Thursday (September 24) that he signed a new deal with EMI to create his own imprint StarWorld Entertainment. Through the pact, the Los Angeles native will release his next project, Ollusion, due November 24. Just last month, Omarion united forces with Lil Wayne and joined the rapper’s Young Money roster. However, shortly after the news broke, the singer mysteriously parted ways with the camp. “I have a lot of respect and admiration for the genius of Li

Next month VH1 will air their "Hip Hop Honors" telecast and this year the show is paying homage to the label Def Jam; a label where many rap greats have been created. In this video you will dozen of stars as they come out to support Def Jam. Check it out! Music Biz: Foxy Brown Has A Sextape? That has been the discussion on a lot of message boards I frequent. There is even a 40 second or so video of it. You can click here to check the footage...that's of course if your interested! ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Inseparable via FoxyTunes

Check out this behind the scenes photo shoot and interview Nicki Minaj did for Honey Magazine. Now I thought Honey magazine went out of existence years ago but I guess they still have their online publication popping off. Check out the video! Music Biz: Lil' Boosie Sentenced To Jail! Rapper Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch has been sentenced to two years behind bars after accepting a plea deal and admitting to drug and weapon possession in an arrest last fall. The rapper was given his prison sentence Tuesday (September 22) afternoon. "Local rapper Torrence 'Lil Boosie' Hatch pleaded guilty this afternoon to drug and gun charges," a WAFB reporter said in an evening broadcast. "Lil Boosie was scheduled to stand trial this coming Monday but entered a plea deal today to avoid trial. Deputies last fall reportedly seized a bag of marijuana, a cigar containing the drug and a gun from Boosie's car. The 26 year-old rapper was sentenced to two years of prison

As normal B.E.P. tops the Billboard Hot 100 charts again with their single, "I Gotta Feeling". Check the rest of the list(s) below! BILLBOARD HOT 100 - TOP 50 1 1 BLACK EYED PEAS INVASION OF I GOTTA FEELING 4 2 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A 2 3 SEAN*JAY DOWN 6 4 TAYLOR SWIFT YOU BELONG WITH ME 50 5 JAY-Z + ALICIA KEYS EMPIRE STATE OF MIND 3 6 MILEY CYRUS PARTY IN THE U.S.A. 18 7 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI (REMIXES) -- 8 DRAKE FEATURING KAN FOREVER 5 9 KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY 7 10 JASON DERULO WHATCHA SAY - STILL BULLETED 8 11 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED 9 12 PITBULL HOTEL ROOM SERVICE 11 13 SHAKIRA SHE WOLF 13 14 DRAKE BEST I EVER HAD 12 15 KERI HILSON FEATURI KNOCK YOU DOWN 10 16 COBRA STARSHIP FEAT GOOD GIRLS GO BAD 48 17 DRAKE FEATURING TRE SUCCESSFUL 33 18 BEYONCE SWEET DREAMS 14 19 FABOLOUS FEATURING THROW IT IN THE BAG 17 20 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP 16 21 JORDIN SPARKS BATTLEFIELD 26 22 GREEN DAY 21 GUNS 19 23 FLO RIDA FEATURING BE ON YOU 21 24 MICHAEL FRANTI & SP SAY HEY (I

It seems like everytime the behind the scenes footage of a video leaks, the next day the actual video leaks out. Here is the video for Amerie's new single, "Heard 'Em All". For Hip Hop News & Entertainment at DimeWars.Com Music Biz: Trey Songz, Mario Plan Tour! Live Nation has partnered with BET Networks to produce a series of U.S. tours that are set to visit Live Nation-owned House of Blues venues and other clubs/theaters across the country. The new partnership will launch this fall with the 106 & Park Tour, which featuring co-headliners Trey Songz and Mario. The trek begins Sept. 29 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, and will visit major U.S. cities through November. Other acts featured on the tour include Day 26, Sean Garrett and RydazNRtist. BET Networks will serve as the jaunt's exclusive media partner. ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. via FoxyTunes

Drake is riding high with his "So Far Gone" mixtape which just got released commercially last week. Now the rapper/actor/singer returns with new video, "Forever" featuring Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, and Eminem. Check it out!

Beyonce definitely will milk the hell out of a product, album, etc. and I don't blame her. I feel like if a lot of other artists did that, they'd be a lot more successful. Neither here nor there. Anyway Beyonce will release, "Video Phone" as her next single from her album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce". I don't really care for this song but I'm sure it won't have any problem hitting the charts. ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Betcha Gon Know via FoxyTunes

I like Amerie but I'm not feeling the music this time around. I know Amerie is an innovator and stays one step ahead of the game but I need you to try again. What's even worse is the remake of "Pretty Brown Eyes"[originally by Mint Condition]with Trey Songz was no good. Try again Amerie!

Jill Scott has been pretty quiet on the music scene and in turn has been blessing us with her appearances on the small screen. Learn about her new venture into TV! Toni Braxton sets a release date for her new album and Mariah Carey is set to perform on yet another TV show. Check it out! It's all here! Jill Scott To Star In New Lifetime Movie! R&B star Jill Scott, most recently seen in HBO's "Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency," has been cast as the lead in Lifetime Television's telefilm "Sins of the Mother," reports Variety. The story follows a grad student who returns home to face her abusive, alcoholic mother – played by Scott – only to discover that her mom is sober and has a 3-year-old daughter and new life. The story is adapted from author Carleen Brice’s novel "Orange Mint and Honey." Production on the film begins this week for 2010 premiere. Toni Braxton Pushes New Album Back! Originally set for release this year, Toni Braxton's upcom

Kanye West is still a hot topic thanks in part to his VMAS rant! Now Kanye West is taking his frustration to the stage. I'm sure he will be able to get a lot out through touring and being on the road. He is truly a troubled soul. Read about Kanye and find out what Bobby Brown thinks of Whitney Houston's interview with Oprah. And are Nas and Kelis back together? It's all here. Read on below! Kanye West Plans Tour With Lady GaGa! Although Kanye West told Jay Leno he would take some time off amid the disastrous fallout surrounding his stunt at the MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper has confirmed that he will honor his commitment to tour with Lady GaGa as planned. After crashing the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs and subsequently apologizing to the teen singer multiple times - stating he would "take some time off" to reflect – West has decided instead to join Lady GaGa for the "Fame Kills" tour starting this fall. Bobby Brown

I was surprised when I read myself that Whitney Houston would be touring but then again why not? So much has been made by Whitney's new voice as well as Mariah's that people should just accept it and move on. In other news find out which trio is forming a super group and find out who Mariah is hooking up with this time. It's all here! Read on! Whitney Houston Plans Tour! Despite speculation that she’s lost her trademark voice, diva Whitney Houston revealed today that she has plans to tour her new album “I Look To You”. “I will be touring” said Houston earlier today on the Tom Joyner show. “What we’re trying to do is do a February tour schedule. It’ll just be me I’m sure, I don’t know who else is gon’ wanna be on stage with me [Laughs]!” The 46-year-old also mentioned that she’s planning to return to the silver screen soon, hinting at an upcoming film project that she will produce and star in. Houston is currently enjoying the success of her comeback album “I Look To You”, w

Not only did Mariah Carey perform(which you can see below this post), she sat down for an interview with husband, Nick Cannon. The couple talk about their age difference, how Nick proposed, and more. Check it out! Mariah really does look happy and I'm happy for her.

Oprah Winfrey's premiere week was this week and the TV talk show host went out with a bang by featuring Mariah Carey for Friday's performance. The songbird performed her latest single, "I Want To Know What Love Is". Her new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" will be in stores September 29. I can't wait for the album!

For nearly 20 years, R. Kelly has wrote and produced many hits not only for himself but a host of female artists. At one time he was simply known for the songs he solely wrote and produced for females; many of them becoming anthems in their own rights. Check out some of those songs below! Blaque - 808 I remember when I first heard this song and learning that R.Kelly wrote it, I wasn't surprised. I know R. Kelly has a particular style of writing but I do like how this song was written. Truth Hurts - The Truth R. Kelly produced this underrated gem from Truth Hurts' debut album, Truthfully Speaking in which he also shares guest vocals. I like the thumping beat here and the lyrics of course which signal R. Kelly as the King of ghetto soul. Nivea - Laundromat Being label mates with R. Kelly has its perks. He is likely to produce a cut for your album. That was the case for Nivea when he wrote and produced, "Laundromat". When the song was released as a single, it was during

Who could that be? Well you can guess one of them is Tamia by the picture on the right and the accompanying article below. This isn't the first time something like this has been discussed. The thing is will it ever really come to friction. We will have to wait and see. Elsewhere Pink speaks on Beyonce and Angie Stone returns to music. Check it out! Trio Of Singers Form Supergroup! Singers Tamia, Deborah Cox and Kelly Price have united for an upcoming compilation project called 'The Queen Project.' Led by the first single, 'Queen,' the three vocal powerhouses are elated about the opportunity to form this sisterhood in song. 'The Queen Project' is scheduled to be released in early 2010; however no record company affiliation has been announced at this time. The group's first concert together will be in New York City during the Circle of Sisters expo on Oct. 10. Like I said above we will just have to wait, see, and hear if this comes to friction. After all i

Cassie's serial delayed album, "Electro Love" has now been pushed back to 2010! The singer claims she wants her album to come out that year and you will find out a list of collaborators Cassie sought for the new album. Check it out! Music Biz: Janet Goes Behind The Scenes In Tribute To Brother, Michael Jackson! MTV gives fans an all access look into everything that went into Janet Jackson's 2009 Video Music Awards tribute to her brother Michael as the network premieres "The Making Of Janet Jackson's Video Music Award Tribute Performance" on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30PM ET/PT. To honor her brother and his illustrious career, Janet, along with her creative director, Gil Duldulao, handpicked a team of the world's most renowned choreographers, all of whom took time away from their various projects and made their way to New York City to join together for a high-energy and memorable tribute. MTV cameras were there from the first day of rehearsals in

Hello all! Beyonce sued! SWV back together? Mary J. Blige speaks out! It's all here. Check it out below! Beyonce Sued! Pop diva Beyonce Knowles and teen clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch are going to war over who is fiercer. In a federal suit, the Ohio-based chain of popular mall stores sued Knowles, saying they already own the name of her upcoming scent. The grammy-winning singer announced this week that she had teamed up with fragrance maker Coty, which launched the celebrity scent craze in 2002 when Jennifer Lopez' Glow racked up $100 million in sales in one year. Knowles' perfume, named after her onstage alter ego, Sasha Fierce, is supposed to launch next spring. Her line of clothing, also called Sasha Fierce, just debuted in department stores. The superstar singer described her new scent as "an alluring and sophisticated fragrance; one that's refelective of my inner power." Abercrombie said the whole thing stinks. Beyonce is always getting sued for s