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Does Ashanti have new music on the way? Well that's the way it looks judging from her social media pages. The singer posted a video of herself adorned in a glittery dress walking in slow motion over an intoxicating instrumental. Ashanti included the hashtag #JustWaitOnIt signaling there is new music on the way. Are you all here for i? I know I am. I like Ashanti and I'm ready for some new music. Trey Songz, Migos and Bruno Mars are the first names announced as performers at this year's BET Awards. As much as I like Trey Songz, I'm not really sure why he gets a performance spot considering his latest album, "Tremaine" did horribly in sales as did the singles. I just found the whole project underwhelming. None of the singles grabbed me and I just felt like the whole sex thing this time comes off more as desperate than believable. Trey is currently on tour and now in his act, he brings a woman on stage; seduces her and attempts to pick them up without injuring ...

The latest single and video release from Wayne's current album; "The Carter IV" in stores and online now! ---------------- Now playing: Lil Wayne - Mirror ft. Bruno Mars - YouTube via FoxyTunes

VIBE salutes the current crop of singers and rappers who are ruling the Top 40 radio format. Do you agree? Well I guess in order for you to agree you have to listen to Top 40 radio! When I do listen to radio I listen to the Urban formats. But also being a blogger and lover of music, I keep up with these kind of things obviously. On another note I miss the old VIBE magazine where the covers were more outrageous and the stories were better executed. ---------------- Now playing: Nelly Furtado - Do It via FoxyTunes

Chris Brown has announced via his twitter page that he is working with singer Bruno Mars; possibly for his new album I'm thinking. In other Chris Brown news; the ongoing feud between he and Raz B has resulted in both singers issuing apologies not necessarily to each other but more so for their actions. Keri Hilson is currently celebrating the opening sales week of new album, "No Boys Allowed" which sold 102K units in its first week. Despite her new album hitting shelves, Keri and producer Polow Da Don are planning to begin work on a new album at the top of 2011. Polow Da Don even went on record via twitter to announce the possibility of a duet between Keri and rumored nemesis; Ciara. Should be exciting right? Lloyd has pushed back the release of his upcoming album, "King Of Hearts" to March 22. The album was originally slated to be released on February 14. The album features the singles; "Lay It Down" and "Let's Get It In" featuring 50 Ce...

Jazmine Sullivan returns on November 2 with her new album, "Love Me Back" featuring production from Ne-Yo and Missy Elliott; who did the first single, "Holding You Down". Unlike Jazmine's debut album, "Fearless", I'm actually anticipating this album and I hope it will be good. There's really no doubt in my mind that it won't be good. A lot of new albums are dropping towards the end of the year conveniently in time for the holidays. 1. Holding You Down (Goin’ In Circles) 2. 10 Seconds 3. Good Enough 4. Don’t Make Me Wait 5. Love You Long Time 6. Redemption 7. Excuse Me 8. U Get On My Nerves 9. Stuttering 10. In Vain 11. Famous 12. Luv Back Music Biz: Bruno Mars Arrested! Bruno Mars’ burgeoning career hit a bump when he was arrested for suspicion of narcotics possession early Sunday morning in Las Vegas. The hitmaker, born Peter Hernandez, was taken into custody around 2:40 a.m. after security officials at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...