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Those who were expecting a new Christina Aguilera album this Fall is in for a disappointment. You will see the album is not being released in 2010. Kanye West speaks out on his outrageous statements concerning the "king of pop" and Mario has a change of plans! Read about all these stories and more below! Christina Aguilera Pushes Album Back! Despite rumours that Christina Aguilera's fourth studio album, tentatively titled "Light & Darkness, would be released around September/October, it's now been confirmed that the album isn't due until sometime in 2010. Aggie has also spoken out some more about the albums "futuristic sound", which is a huge departure from the jazz heavy "Back 2 Basics". "I kind of had an idea for a futuristic feel for many years now, but I also had that idea that I wanted to do a soul, blues and jazz record also." she says "But I knew I had to do that one first ... It's always been in the back of m...

With "Beep" being a hit single, Bobby V. sets out to duplicate that success with his latest video, "Hands On Me" which is one of my favorites on Bobby's "Rebirth" album which according to the singer is nearing gold status. Music Biz: Cassie Talks New Album! R&B singer Cassie is trying to be put her recent nude photo scandal behind her, with the 22-year-old opening up to BallerStatus about her new album "Electro Love", new single, her shaved head and much more. "I think I just spent a lot of time trying to figure out myself" says Cassie referring to her 2-year musical hiatus "I was letting a lot of people tell me what to do and what direction I should go in."Cassie's second album "Electro Love", which the singer executive produced, will drop later this year, and will feature production from The Neptunes, Akon, The Clutch, The-Dream, RedOne, and many more.

Audio: J. Holiday - Make That Sound Newly leaked track! Music Biz: Kat DeLuna Finds New Label! Pop singer Kat DeLuna , who left Epic Records last October, has found a new home at Universal Motown, label reps confirm. She is scheduled to release a new, as-yet-untitled single featuring Lil Wayne in the coming weeks. In a YouTube video posted for New Year's, DeLuna states the single is "a little bit different, but crazy," and that the sophomore album will be coming in 2009. RedOne , who produced DeLuna's debut album, "9 Lives," has confirmed he will be re-teaming with the Dominican artist. "She is the new, modern-day Selena," Red One told Billboard.com a few months ago. Bobby Valentino Talks R&B Music! Just like Nas proclaimed 'Hip Hop Is Dead' a few years back, R&B singer Bobby Valentino says R&B is dead and has been dead for sometime..In an interview with ThisIs 50, the former DTP star says "I really think R&B (is) d...

Video: Chris Brown feat Keri Hilson - Superhuman From his repackaged edition of the "Forever" album. I really like this song. Music Biz: Britney Hits #1! Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with "Womanizer," returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single "...Baby One More Time" hit No. 1 in January 1999. T.I. Still #1! Despite a 69% drop-off in sales, T.I. starts a second week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with "Paper Trail." The Grand Hustle/Atlantic set sold 177,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, after debuting last week with 568,000. Janet's Back.....Again! Janet Jackson is returning to her "Rock Witchu" tour and -- finally -- revealing the mystery illness that led her to cancel a string of concerts.Following two weeks of scrapped shows, Jackson was scheduled to resume her tour tonight (Oct. 15)...

Video: Babs & Lady Luck Interview The ladies talk about rapper Amil and more. I hate when females who aren't really grinding stay talking sideways about other female rappers. Video: Rodney Jerkins Interview Rodney talks about his working relationship with Beyonce. Rodney is always kissing Beyonce's ass. It is sickening! Music Biz: Keyshia Cole's Different! Keyshia Cole has moved forward with plans to release her third studio album this year.Releasing a new single this week, entitled "Playa Cardz Right" featuring 2 Pac, Cole has also inked a release date for "A Different Me," the follow up to 2007's "Just Like You."As previously revealed on Singersroom, Cole has promised a new attitude and sound on "A Different Me.""It's time to lighten up and have a good time for this album" says the Grammy-nominated singer."I'm not talkin' about being so.. heartbroken."Keyshia Cole's "A Different Me...

Video: Joe - Why Just Be Friends Music News: Brandy will release her new album, "Human" on November 11. The album is preceded by first single, "Right Here(Departed)" produced by Rodney Jerkins. The album sports collaborations with Brian Kennedy[worked with Rihanna], RedOne[worked with Kat DeLuna], and James Fauntleroy[worked with Jordin Sparks]. Confirmed songs include: Torn Down , Long Distance , Piano Man , and Fall . Wow! I can't believe it! Brandy is actually releasing a new album. Another one bites the dust. Keri Hilson who is riding high with hit single, "Energy" has pushed back her album, "In A Perfect World" to October 7. The album was originally scheduled to be released on September 23. I don't know why they are pushing her album back. Her single is climbing the charts every week and her original release date was still a month away. Well its no longer a surprise when albums get pushed back.