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It was back in February when Keyshia Cole took to Twitter to express her disdain towards Michelle Williams during the Super Bowl Half Time performance. Beyonce was the headlining act and she brought out Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland for the Destiny's Child medley. Keyshia's words in regards to Michelle's performance sparked a lot of controversy and debate with fans and critics alike. Well I am happy to report that all has been resolved by the two women. Last week Michelle Williams spoke out and said she wanted to have a sit down, woman to woman with Keyshia Cole. Keyshia reached out via Twitter and apologized to Michelle for the comments she made. Michelle also apologized! Well there you go! Two other women in the news today is a bit of an unlikely pair, K. Michelle and Elle Varner. The two were in the studio via Instavid where they playfully danced around, is said to be working on a collaboration as well as an upcoming VH1 reality show. In other K. Michelle news the ...

From his upcoming album Les Is More available on October 22.

An accomplished producer in his own right; Ryan Leslie is also a singer and now a rapper as he spits in the video to his newest single; "5 Minute Freshen Up". The song is set to appear on his upcoming album; "Les Is More" coming soon.

Red Cafe give his best Birdman impression in the debut video and single to his upcoming untitled album in stores and online this February. I do like this song as its currently one of my favorite songs out right now. ---------------- Now playing: Red Cafe - Fly Together ft. Ryan Leslie, Rick Ross - YouTube via FoxyTunes

Ryan Leslie switches it up for his new single; "Glory" in which he raps instead of sings. I guess the song works and the video is not bad. I don't think its anything I would listen to like that. Ryan's upcoming album; "Les Is More" will be in stores and online July 4.

Yes. I guess it was bound to happen as it happens with typically every R&B/Hip Hop release. Now Wayne will drop his long awaited "The Carter IV" in June. No specific date has been given but that is the word. Last week a rumored tracklisting surfaced giving fans an idea of what to expect. Wayne was recently spotted at his concert(I believe) donning a jersey of a player on the WNBA who he referred to as his "wife". Not surprised there! Wayne definitely knows how to pick 'em. Producer Ryan Leslie will release; "Glory" as the first single off his upcoming album; "Les Is More". No word on when the album will be released. The single and video will premiere on April 19. Be on the look out for that! Ryan Leslie recently spoke about his relationship with Cassie. He did admit that the two used to date. The way it played out though to me and I'm sure others was that Diddy stole her from him. She was with his Next Selection(which Ryan states she...

Ryan Leslie, on a recent trip to Germany lost his laptop which reportedly featured a lot of music and other personal information. Ryan is offering a 20,000 dollar reward if the laptop is returned. Wonder will he get it back? ---------------- Now playing: Trina - Memories via FoxyTunes

Eminem is making a true "Recovery" not only musically but commercially as the new album is poised to debut with first week sales in excess of 590K-615K. This will easily best his last album; "Relapse" first week sales of 608K. Eminem is also looking to overtake the Billboard Hot 100 chart as his new single; "Love The Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna is #1 on iTunes. Congrats Em! Ryan Leslie is no longer signed to Universal Records. The singer/producer recently ended his contract with the label and is now an independent artists. Ryan's upcoming album; "Les Is More" will be released sometime in the near future. Meanwhile Ryan is also keeping busy producing for a plethora of artists including The Game, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, and Lil' Wayne. We are all aware of how much Mariah Carey loves her pets. She takes them everywhere she goes and she often features them in her twitter feed. I just happen to follow her so I would know. Mariah Carey's vet...

I was going to post this up late last night but I was so tired I fell asleep on here. So I said hell I will just wait until the morning to post this. Anyway Mary J. Blige just released her new album and while talking to MTV, she praised Whitney Houston and Maxwell for their return to R&B. Read more below as well as news on Ryan Leslie and Jill Scott. The return of soulful R&B music has been praised, as proven by sales of some of 2009s best albums. According to Mary J. Blige, the return of R&B was much needed. "The return of R&B is the best thing that could've happened in the universe," Blige tells MTV. "It's so much healing power in it. From the time we were kids and we were listening to Stevie Wonder songs [from] In the Key of Life. From the point when we were kids to when we were grown-ups, there are so many songs that we can say, 'Oh, it saved my life. It helped me here, it helped me there.' People need lyrics and the warmth in live ins...

In stores November 3, producer turned singer, Ryan Leslie will release his new album, "Transition". The album is led by the single, "You're Not My Girl". Click here for an exclusive preview of the album! I do like some of Ryan's songs and his productions for other artists but it is hard for me to get into him. Keri Hilson Earns Gold Debut Album! Pop singer Keri Hilson’s debut album In A Perfect World has just been RIAA certified GOLD. Her most recent single, “Slow Dance,” rising to #2 on BET’s “106 & Park” countdown (October 16); and now this week earning a pair of American Music Awards nominations, Keri Hilson has shot from “star on the horizon” to “a new star has arrived.” Despite just one album to her credit, Hilson has been AMA-nominated for Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B) along with Beyonce and Keyshia Cole. She has also been nominated as the T-Mobile Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist along with Jeremih. Coincidentally, Keyshia Cole appears as ...

Is the the third time the charm for Mariah Carey? Hopefully so. Mariah has chosen "H.A.T.E.U." as the third single for her "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" album. "Memoirs" debuted at #3 this week on the Billboard 200 albums charts with 168,000 units! That number is a little underwhelming for a star like Mariah but nonetheless the album still rocks. Ryan Leslie Releases Transition Album Tracklisting! Set for release on November 3, Ryan Leslie has unveiled the tracklisting for his new album, "Transition". Check it out below! 1. Never Gonna Break Up 2. Something That I Like feat. Pusha T 3. Zodiac 4. Is It Real Love 5. Sunday Night 6. You're Not My Girl 7. To the Top 8. Nothin' 9. Guardian Angel 10. All My Love 11. I Choose You I'm actually looking forward to Ryan Leslie's new album. I hope it is good. Beyonce Breaks Her Silence! Beyonce Knowles is finally breaking her silence about Kanye West storming the stage at the VMAs to declar...

Ryan Leslie will release his new album, "Transition" on November 3. The album is lead by the single, "You're Not My Girl". I love the album cover!

I was surprised when I read myself that Whitney Houston would be touring but then again why not? So much has been made by Whitney's new voice as well as Mariah's that people should just accept it and move on. In other news find out which trio is forming a super group and find out who Mariah is hooking up with this time. It's all here! Read on! Whitney Houston Plans Tour! Despite speculation that she’s lost her trademark voice, diva Whitney Houston revealed today that she has plans to tour her new album “I Look To You”. “I will be touring” said Houston earlier today on the Tom Joyner show. “What we’re trying to do is do a February tour schedule. It’ll just be me I’m sure, I don’t know who else is gon’ wanna be on stage with me [Laughs]!” The 46-year-old also mentioned that she’s planning to return to the silver screen soon, hinting at an upcoming film project that she will produce and star in. Houston is currently enjoying the success of her comeback album “I Look To You”, w...

For "You're Not My Girl". It is the first single off his upcoming album, "Transition" in stores soon. I was thinking and I realize how passionate Ryan Leslie is about his music. He never sells much or sets the charts on fire but he continues to make music for his love of it. I really like that and respect that about him and I love this song. The video is just okay to me though.

Hello all! It's late night and I should be in bed and I will be doing that shortly. I'm currently making my last rounds online fore I call it a night. Trey Songz is going on tour and in support will be Day 26. I guess its good to know the group is still hanging on for dear life. Jay-Z unveils the tracklisting for "The Blueprint 3". You can check that out further down! Who made the list for the top 10 hottest R&B singers? Wanna know who the hottest R&B singers in the game are? Well click here to find out! Day 26 Heads On Tour! BET Award-winning group Day 26 is ready to hit the road and this time, they're joining "Ready" singer Trey Songz! While details are limited at this time, the Making the Band group is confirmed for a co-headlining spot with the Grammy-nominee. A handful of dates have been lined-up however, and include stops in Albany, New York; Indiana, PA; Dover, DE; and Greensboro, NC. In related news, Day 26 is close to revealing a video ...

Ryan Leslie, the producer behind songs for Usher and Danity Kane to name a few unleashes new artist, Bluey Robinson. His debut single/video, "I Know" can be viewed below. I don't have much info on him right now but I will find out more as it becomes available. Music Biz: Brandy Dropped From Record Label? Perez Hilton is reporting that Brandy has been dropped by her record label and management in the same week. The gossip blogger said both Roc Nation and Epic Records terminated their contracts with the singer, whose career had been stopped cold in the wake of a 2006 car crash, which claimed the life of a fellow motorist and led to her pulling out of a judging role on the hit TV show "America's Got Talent." Her comeback album, "Human," did not do as well as expected. Brandy has already denied these rumors. I do, however feel like there is always some truth to a rumor. I mean it wouldn't look good for Brandy to be dropped. The last few years...

of his performance of "D.O.A." on the BET awards, Jay-Z reveals his label situation with Roc Nation. There had been a little controversy involving Jay-Z and his alleged blocking of Chris Brown from performing at the BET awards. Reportedly the Jackson family wanted Chris Brown to pay tribute to Michael Jackson but Jay-Z insisted he wouldn't perform if Chris took the stage. Jay-Z's animosity towards Chris is in regards to his alleged beating of Rihanna. Elsewhere here is more music news including the latest on Michael Jackson's skyrocketing record sales and the viewing of his body. Check it out! Music Biz: Jay-Z Roc's With New Label, Album! As previously reported, Jay-Z has inked a distribution deal with Sony for his Roc Nation label, the Brooklyn-born rapper confirmed to Billboard last week. "Sony is Roc Nation. That's where Roc Nation's going through," Jay-Z told Billboard.com on Friday (June 29). As for the deal he recently signed with Atlan...

Recently there has been an overwhelming amount of nude pictures of celebrities being leaked out. The last week saw nude pictures of Cassie, Rihanna, and Gangsta Boo leak out. Is this an accident or is it a publicity stunt? You know they say there is no such thing as bad publicity. In the past I made a post about stars with sex tapes. In this post I concentrate solely on musicians who have had nude pictures leak out. Rihanna - Just days ago nude pics of one of the biggest stars on the planet leaked out. Many suspected that the pics were the work of Chris Brown. Cassie - Shortly before Rihanna was exposed, Cassie's goodies were put on display. It's certainly something that Diddy and Ryan Leslie has already seen. Eve - Before she was known as a 'pitbull in a skirt' the former stripper turned rapper had some risque pictures with another unidentified female. Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo does and says anything to dodge those gay rumors he constantly gets hit with. To calm down the talk,...

Keri Hilson will finally release her long awaited album, "In A Perfect World" on March 24. Now on the heels of the release, a new track has leaked from the singer/songwriter. You can check it out below! Audio: Keri Hilson - Quicksand When I first saw this I thought this was the same song from Ryan Leslie who released a song called, "Quicksand" as well. After listening to this one I will say the other "Quicksand" is much better. This one is not bad. It actually makes me think of something Aaliyah would of recorded some years ago.