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Azealia ponders new music Madonna, actress; Ashley Judd(movie: "Along Came A Spider"), Janelle Monae, Pink, and many other celebrities took part in today's Women March held in Washington D.C. Women and other people also gather in Las Vegas, L.A. and Denver to come together to fight for women's rights. While taking the podium, Madonna dropped several F-bombs towards detractors who are not for women's rights. She also performed two of her hits; "Express Yourself" and "Human Nature". Many more celebrities were in attendance and many also spread awareness via social media. Azealia Banks has been on social media asking her fans what they all think her next musical endeavor should be. She even put a poll and the choices are the "Fantasea 2" which is the follow-up to the mixtape she released a few years back. The other choice would be her second full length album; "Business & Pleasure". At this point I just want some ne...

"Damn" Trina Sorry guys for the lack of updates. I didn't realize it had been six days since my last update. To be honest though I didn't feel there was nothing worth really blogging about. But now there are a few new stories circulating that I can report on. So here goes.. Trina has been making the rounds in New York to promote her new single; "Damn" featuring Tory Lanez. In one interview, Trina revealed that her ass is insured and has been for several years. She revealed that Lil' Wayne, 2 Chainz, Plies, Lil' Boosie, Kelly Price, and K. Michelle will be featured on her upcoming album due in April.  Chrisette Michele is said to be secretly performing at Donald Trump's inauguration and people are very upset. There has been a list of singers asked to perform and reportedly turning down the invitation. I think the majority of singers are scared to perform because they don't want to upset and alienate their perspective fan bases despite...

Any news is better than no news. A JAGGED ERA: Jagged Edge is set to make their return to music. It's funny because just the other day the group popped up in my mind. I had wondered what had become of them. Well now my questions have been answered. Brothers, Brian and Brandon Casey have wrote the album's first single Hope which premieres tomorrow. The song was produced by Bryan Michael Cox(worked with Usher). Hope will appear on Jagged Edges' new album JE Heartbreak Too, a sequel to their 2000 hit album JE Heartbreak. You all looking forward to hearing new music from Jagged Edge or nah? R&B DIVAS L.A.: Yesterday during the newest episode of R&B Divas Atlanta, TV One unveiled a preview of R&B Divas L.A. which will premiere on Wednesday July 16. As previously announced the new season features new additions by the way of Chrisette Michele and Leela James. In the preview clip, Chrisette and Leila are seen chop...

Chal is about to tell it like it T I S. If you plan on buying a physical copy of Beyonce's new self-titled album, don't plan on buying it from retail giant Target. The store has decided not to carry Beyonce's new album largely in part due to iTunes getting the exclusive first. It is noted that iTunes is music's biggest retailer so rightfully so Bee would partner up with them. I do understand Target's reasoning to an extent only because they lose out on revenue, to the tune of 617K(that's the amount of copies Bee's new album has sold in the last three days in the US). Maybe Target will come around after they get over their hissy fit. This is not the first time Target has refused to carry an artist's album. The store refused to sell physical copies of Frank Ocean's channel Orange album when the album appeared on iTunes days before its physical release. Target eventually gave in and started carrying the album months down the line. Speaking of divas...

Love Won't Leave Me Out is the newest single and video from Chrisette Michele. The single appears on her newest album Better in stores and online now!

The following blog is a little lengthy just so you know so bare with me. I promise you though it is very well worth the read. So let's get straight into it...as we know the season of Summer is among us. Hell some of us are already feeling it depending on where we live. As expected there are plenty of high profile music releases this Summer. Count on these music releases to keep your speakers blaring and your cookouts going long into the night. I have your guide to some of the upcoming music releases you should look forward to in the next few weeks, months, and beyond. Check it out! June 11 Chrisette Michele - Better Better is Chrisette Michele's Motown Records debut after jumping ship from Def Jam Records. It features the new single A Couple Of Forevers and the internet favorite Charades . June 18 Kelly Rowland - Talk A Good Game Kelly Rowland has had quite the number of push backs for Talk A Good Game but the album is finally ready to go next month. We got the single...

Kanye West is back in the news again! Is the news good or bad is the question. I can say this news I'm reporting and that has been reported by other outlets is positive news. Kanye West has been seen recently with his pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian. Kanye had come under fire from many for not being by Kim's side during most of her pregnancy. The last few weeks for Kim has been pretty stressful as well dealing with her divorce from Kris Humphries and Ray J's I Hit It First song. Now the controversial rapper is making news after tweeting 'June 18'. It has many speculating that Kanye may release new music on that day. It has been no secret that he has been in Paris working on new music. Kanye has been spending quite a bit of time overseas as well. It was overseas where he dissed Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z's song Suit & Tie before going on a full fledged rampage. I'm sure all this frustration and anger is being channeled into Kanye's new album and w...

Better is the new album from Chrisette Michele. The album features the new single A Couple Of Forevers . The album will be in stores and online on June 11.

Chrisette Michele's new album Better will be in stores and online April 30. The album features appearances from 2 Chainz, Wale, and Musiq.

Chrisette Michelle is back with the single cover for her new single A Couple Of Forevers. Its the first single from her upcoming album Better due April 30 on Motown Records.

Chrisette Michele has revealed that she will be releasing a new album on April 30. The album titled Better will be her first under the Motown label. Chrisette was previously signed to Def Jam where she released three albums. The media has never been kind to Fantasia but when you say certain things; they are bound to be taken out of context. That was the case for Fantasia when she made comments about gay marriage and marijuana use on her Instagram account. Once word spread about Fantasia's comments; fans were furious. Well Fantasia is now speaking out citing that her "manager is gay. her team is gay" and she's not against gay people! I'm glad Fantasia cleared all that up before things really got out of hand. After this though Fantasia says she is "done with media". Can't say I blame her but their not done with you!

Your Fair Lady will appear on Chris ette Michele 's upcoming mixtape Audr ey Hepburn: A n Audiovisual Exper ience due December 8 . 

Chrisette Michele releases the second video and single from her recently released album, "Let Freedom Reign". ---------------- Now playing: Marques Houston-How You Just Gonna via FoxyTunes

Nelly is back with new album, "5.0" in stores and online now. The album features the singles, "Just A Dream" and "Move That Body" featuring Akon and T-Pain. Music Biz: Beanie Sigel Sounds Off On Damon Dash! Earlier this week Philly rapper Beanie Sigel and radio personality Star put their personal differences aside to talk music, Kanye West, Damon Dash , and more on the Star & Bucwild Show on Philadelphia’s Power 100.3. Shortly after Star mentioned Beanie’s loyalty to Damon Dash the rapper revealed that he has no loyalty to Dash and that he’s owed millions of dollars by him. “I ain’t loyal to Dame. Dame owe me some money,” Beanie explained. “My own lawyer found about 11-million that Dame stole from me…He filing bankruptcy. I’ll spend a million dollars just to say a person owe me? I have a piece of paper that say he owe me some money. Who wants to go through that?” Beanie also referred to Dash’s support during his legal problems as a “façade” and...

Chrisette Michele performs her newest single, "Goodbye Game" from her recently released album, "Let Freedom Reign". Check it out! ---------------- Now playing: Cheri dennis feat. yung joc - portrait via FoxyTunes

With two back to back movies, people thought Janet Jackson was abandoning music. Well the singer/actress will be working on a new album next year and taking her time as she put it during an interview on "Larry King Live". It kind of boggles me how people are still even interested in Janet as a musician since her last few albums underperformed and most people shred them to pieces. Me being the person that I am actually liked her last few albums. Then again my musical taste is a lot different from others. Syleena Johnson will return to the music scene with a new album, "Chapter 5: Underrated". The album's first single will be "Could You Wear My Shoes". Look for the album real soon as the songstress searches for distribution for the upcoming project. The singer will be working with Toxic(worked with Monica) on this album. I do think Syleena Johnson is "underrated" but enough with the "Chapter" titles but that's like telling Faith E...

T.I. is back with his latest single and video; "Get Back Up" featuring Chris Brown. The song was produced by The Neptunes and will appear on his newly retitled album, "No Mercy" in stores December 7. Music Biz: Eric Benet Reveals New Album Tracklisting! Eric Benet will release his newest album; "Lost In Time" on November 23. Check out the tracklisting below: 1. Never Want to Live Without You 2. Feel Good feat. Faith Evans 3. Sometimes I Cry 4. Always a Reason 5. Paid feat. Eddie Levert 6. Take It feat. Chrisette Michele 7. Stir It Up 8. Summer Love feat. India Benét 9. Lost in Time 10. Good Life feat. Ledisi 11. Something's Wrong 12. Trippin' (iTunes Deluxe Edition) 13. I Might If It's You (iTunes Deluxe Edition) 14. Better & Better (iTunes Deluxe Edition) 15. Wake Up Everybody (iTunes Exclusive) Chrisette Michele Unveils New Album Tracklisting! Chrisette Michele will release her new album, "Let Freedom Reign" on November 30. Chec...

Chrisette Michele is back merely a year after her last album, "Epiphany" was released with "Let Freedom Reign" due in stores and online November 30. The album is led by the first single, "I'm A Star". The album features backing vocals from Jazmine Sullivan and Ne-Yo. Chuck Harmony; who was responsible for the production on the last album is the main producer of the new album. I know I put my friend up on Chrisette Michele's last album and she really took to it. I think she started to like it a little more than I did. Music Biz: Cassidy, Swizz Beats Sued Over Hit Song! Royalty issues stemming from Cassidy and Swizz Beatz hit " My Drink N My 2 Step " may cost them seven figures. Cassidy and producer Swizz Beatz are being sued for $1.5 million for unpaid royalties. Antawnn Frost co-produced Cassidy's 2007 hit "My Drink N My 2 Step" with Swizz, the hit single from B.A.R.S. Frost, who claims he has been cheated out of royalti...

Ciara just released the video for new single, "Speechless" but on the heels of that is the video for single, "Gimmie Dat". The full length video will premiere on October 12. Ciara's new album, "Basic Instinct" will be in stores December 14 but something tells me not to hold your breath. Music Biz: Chrisette Michele Prepares New Album! Fans might know Chrisette Michele for her unique voice and introspective songs, but they’re about to see a whole other side of the shaved-headed songstress on her third album Let Freedom Reign, arriving November 30. The R&B diva will not only be flaunting her pipes, but also her rap skills, and has a few surprise guests in store. The Grammy winner plans to bust a rhyme on a track with four undisclosed rappers. “I’m rapping this time, there’s a few featured rappers on there,” she tells Rap-Up.com, noting that she was a rapper long before she started singing. “There’s four of them, and there’s four verses, and w...