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There's a couple of new albums on the horizon that may or may not be worth looking forward to. You decide. First up is Frank Ocean who just leaked out the first single Pyramids . It will appear on his upcoming debut album Channel Orange in stores and online July 17. The singer who is signed to Def Jam has been working on his debut album release for awhile and its been quite anticipated. Let's hope he will deliver on that anticipation and something tells me that he will. #teamfrank Trey Songz originally planned to release his new album Chapter 5 last month but the new release date is August 21. The album features the first hit single Heart Attack . For the album's second single Two Reasons Trey enlisted the help of T.I. The song will be available on iTunes on June 12 followed by radio adds on June 26.  If your anticipating an Outkast reunion it looks like you will have to wait even longer. One half of Outkast Big Boi has chosen November 13 for the release date...

I stumbled across this and its funny because I remember two people getting in an argument over this song on the bus when I was in high school. It was crazy! One girl said she didn't like the song and a guy; obviously a fan of the song got mad and they got into a big argument. ---------------- Now playing: Jamie Foxx - 15 Minutes via FoxyTunes

Over the years we get some creative album titles and then the not so creative album titles. The astrology album titles are hit and miss. Some are befitting while others we gawk at. Check out this list of album that are named after astrology signs. Aquemini, Outkast The members of Outkast, Big Boi and Andre3000 put together their astrology signs; Aquarius and Gemini to form the title. Libra, Toni Braxton Toni Braxton is a Libra and in her album notes for "Libra", she quotes the many qualities and traits of a Libra. Libra Scale, Ne-Yo I believe Ne-Yo is a Libra. According to Ne-Yo though this album tells a story. Gemini, Brian McKnight I feel if an artist is featuring an astrology sign in their album title, likely they are from that said sign. Brian McKnight named his latest album after the sign Gemini.

In My Own Words: So Kanye West is back to saying he's not gay! I think you should just say it once and leave it at that. He along with Ne-Yo keep feeling the need to defend themselves every time. Personally I never thought Kanye West way gay anyway. Now as far as some other musicians are concerned that's a different story but I won't go there. I am wondering when we are going to get a new Monica album. Monica's "Still Standing" was originally scheduled to be released at the end of the last year. A few snippets of songs have leaked but nothing concrete except the title track which features Ludacris. Anyway I appreciate the fact that Monica is taking her time with the new album. I just hope her album doesn't turn out like Mariah's "E=MC2". What I mean by that statement is Mariah pushed her album back too. We were under the assumption that "ok she's taking her time to give us a quality product!" It was anything but. Video: Robin Th...

Check out Jamie Foxx as he graces the cover of Men's Fitness! It is safe to say that Jamie has been in the gym and even gives his best 50 Cent impression(his facial expression). Jamie has a new album, "A Man's Intuition" in stores this December. It is lead by first single, "Just Like Me" featuring T.I. Audio: Bobby Valentino - Pull It Off New track! Produced by Timbaland. This song is okay. I'm realizing a lot of Bobby's songs sound the same even when he is paired with different producers. None of his songs have yet to top, "Anonymous" and "Slow Down" which are some personal favorites of mine. Video: Big Boi On Chelsea Lately Outkast member visit E's resident late night comedienne! Music Biz: Justin Timberlake Not Working On New Album! Contrary to some reports issued, Justin Timberlake is not gearing up for a new album. In fact a spokesperson for the "My Love" singer says he hasn't recorded any new material -- at...

Video: Alicia Keys on Oprah Video: Alicia Keys - Superwoman(live) Music Biz: Erykah Badu Pregnant! The New York Daily News is reporting that soulful songstress Erykah Badu is expecting her third child.The R&B star reportedly revealed the news over the weekend at the Austin City Limits festival, where she performed Saturday in a smiley-face t-shirt that exposed her baby bump.Badu, 37, has a 10-year-old son named Seven Sirius, with Outkast's Andre Andre 3000' Benjamin; and a 4-year-old daughter named Puma Rose, with rapper The D.O.C.The new baby's father is reportedly Erykah's boyfriend, rapper Jay Electronica, although she will neither confirm nor deny. Jay-Z On Kids! Rap mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter says he's no different than most married men who hope to someday have children.The press caught up with Jigga at the U.N. Global Leadership Awards Gala in New York Wednesday night, where he received recognition for his work to bring clean water to Africa'...

50 Cent may not move[album]units like he used to but that has not stopped his cash flow. The controversial rapper tops Forbes annual list of the Top Hip Hop Earners for 2008. Check the list out below. There are a few surprises on here[to me]. 1. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $150 million 2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $82 million 3. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $35 million 4. Kanye West: $30 million 5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million 6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million 7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million 8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million 9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million 10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million 11. Clifford “T.I.” Harris: $13 million (tie) 11. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter: $13 million (tie) 12. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers: $12 million (tie) 12. Lonnie “Common” Lynn Jr.: $12 million (tie) 12. Aliaune “Akon” Thiam: $12 million (tie) 13. Jermaine Dupri: $11 million (tie) 13. Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith: $11 million (tie) 14. OutKast: $10 million (tie) 14. Hakeem “C...