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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...

Some news for you all tonight! R. Kelly will release new album Black Panties on November 11. The singer recently previewed a slew of tracks from the upcoming album. Titles include Sex Genius , Girls Kissing Girls , Oreo , My Story featuring 2 Chainz, Circles , Show Ya Pussy , Legs Shaking featuring Ludacris and more. Dawn Robinson of En Vogue is said to be cut from the next season of R&B Divas L.A. The reunion saw the singer noticeably absent and during Part 1 of the reunion telecast, Dawn called out moderator Wendy Williams for calling her "weak". Dawn's ex husband has also reportedly spoke out against TV One and others involving abuse claims she's made. Dawn was very "weak", weird, and scary acting while on R&B Divas . I think there's more to her than what we're really seeing. There have rumors over the years how she has been difficult to work with and a "bitch". I think R&B Divas L.A. just scratched the surface. A few of...

If you can't beat em join em. That's what happened when these superstar groups were formed. Unfortunately many of these collaborations never quite came to friction.  It was however exciting thinking about the possible prospect of some of the collaborations. Some did happen and as quick as they happened it was over. Read below to find out more about these past and present superstar groups. The Queen Project - Tamia Kelly Price Deborah Cox Do you all remember The Queen Project? It was an album that was to be recorded between singers Tamia, Kelly Price, and Deborah Cox. Unfortunately we never got to hear the album or any songs from the project. What went wrong? I'm not sure to be honest but I do remember reading that the project is definitely not happening. I'm wondering was Kelly Price the problem. I only say that because I read that Kelly Price is the "villian" on the new R&B Divas L.A . show on TV One. LSG - Levert Sweat Gill LSG was comprised of R&B s...

Mariah Carey is leaving American Idol! Surprised? Well not really. It had been speculated for the last few weeks that all the current judges were either leaving or getting fired. First Randy Jackson confirmed he was leaving followed by Nicki Minaj. Now Mariah is leaving and as far as Keith Urban is concerned he'll probably just get the boot! It has been confirmed that Jennifer Hudson(former contestant on American Idol ) will be a judge on Season 14 of the ill fated reality show. Speaking of reality shows...TV One will be launching the new installment of R&B Divas with R&B Divas LA . The show will premiere on July 10 and feature Kelly Price, Dawn Robinson(of En Vogue), Michel'e(song: Something In My Heart), Lil' Mo, Chante Moore, and Claudette Ortiz(of City High). Ready for the drama? Make sure you tune in! While we are on the subject of divas...Rihanna has reason to celebrate! Her latest album Unapologetic just recently went Platinum. Unapologetic is her sixth s...

Some music news for you all...The-Dream releasing new single Slow It Down on Valentine's Day. His new album Fourplay will be available this May. He is diligently working on Beyonce's new album but has been ordered to "zip it" in regards to album details. The-Dream did reveal that he will be working with Kanye West on his next album. Kid Cudi will release his new album Indicud on April 23. The album features collaborations from Pusha T, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. R&B Divas: LA is a go! The show is ready for to go into production. The show will feature Kelly Price, Dawn Robinson(of En Vogue), Michel'le, Claudette Ortiz(of City High), Chante Moore, and Lil' Mo. The show is set to air this Fall on TVOne.

Awhile I posted what was allegedly the cover of Day26's new album but that was incorrect. Now you can check out the exclusive artwork for the quintet's new album, "Forever In A Day" due April 14. The track listing is here as well! Check it out! 1. Stadium Music 2. I'mma Put It On Her feat. Young Joc & Diddy 3. Remix 4. Beauty's A Bitch 5. So Good 6. Reminisce 7. Girlfriend 8. Lemme Luv You Girl 9. The Baby Maker 10. Bipolar 11. Vixen 12. We'll Make It Through Music Biz: Rihanna Set To Testify Against Chris Brown! Rihanna's attorney says the singer would testify against Chris Brown if called as a witness in her boyfriend's assault case.Donald Etra, who is representing the 21-year-old Barbados native, said Friday that Rihanna would be required by law to testify if prosecutors subpoena her.Etra appeared in court Thursday when Brown made his first appearance on charges of assaulting and making criminal threats to his superstar girlfriend.Brown'...

Check out the new album cover from rapper Q-Tip. His new album, "The Renaissance" will be in stores November 4. The album is led by single, "Gettin Up". Check out the tracklisting below! 1. Johnny Is Dead 2. Won’t Trade 3. Gettin’ Up 4. Offishal 5. You 6. Fight/Love feat. Raphael Saadiq 7. ManWomanBoogie feat. Amanda Diva 8. Love 9. Dance On Glass 10. Life Is Betta feat. Norah Jones 11. Believe feat. D'Angelo 12. Shaka Music News: Kevon Edmonds Returns! Former After 7 singer Kevon Edmonds has inked a deal for his second solo album. The brother of Kenneth"Babyface" Edmonds will release his sophomore opus on Make Entertainment/Image Entertainment in March2009. Image Entertainment has also distributed recent CDs by Tamia and Mint Condition. Edmonds' last CD,'24/7,' was certified gold when it was released in 1999 and its title track was a smash at radio. In recent years, Edmonds has been touring with Babyface, performed spot dates with the newl...