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Usher hooks up with French DJ David Guetta for this video and song. At this point; this is the type of songs we expect from Usher right now. He's been into the whole European dance scene as of late.

The first single and video from Timbaland's upcoming album; "Shock Value II".

Look out! Jennifer Hudson is back to blow away the competition; well soon enough anyway. Jennifer is hard at work on a new album. Read below for more info as well as news on T.I. and Ashanti's new album. Jennifer Hudson is back in the studio recording a follow up to her Grammy Award-winning self-titled debut. Reuniting with Stargate, the same producers behind the smash single "Spotlight," sources say Hudson is turning out new material like water, including three songs with the noted team. While a release date has not been set for the project, it is believed to be on tap for release later this year, with additional contributions from Claude Kelly and Ne-Yo. Hudson's self-titled debut arrived in stores Fall 2008, spawning the singles "Spotlight," "If This Isn't Love" and "Giving Myself". T.I. Plans New Album! Jim Jonsin, who helped take Tip to No. 1 with “Whatever You Like,” will once again be involved with the project. Jonsin recently...

You know overseas Kelly Rowland is a big deal. Her hit single, "When Love Takes Over" with David Guetta has really taken off. Watch as Kelly attempts the song live with a few glitches here and there. Check it out! Listening to Kelly sometimes I hear a little of Beyonce in her as far as the ad-libs and what not. Just a little. Not a whole lot though. I remember when people(including myself) swears that Kelly had a part in "Check On It" which was billed to Beyonce. Music Biz: Lloyd Sounds Off On Ciara! Let’s set the record straight on my “Hollywood B*tches” comment in Hip Hop Weekly. I said what I said and I stand by it. But read exactly what I said, then judge me. The truth is, I don’t f*ck with Hollywood B*tches (or Hollywood Ni**as for that matter). No, I’m not calling Ciara a b*tch, I’m saying that I think celebrity status changed her for the worse, and because of that, we don’t get down anymore. Yesterday I spoke to CiCi for the first time in years. I called ...

Kelly Rowland's solo career and its direction or lack thereof is a topic often discussed. Kelly found a hit this summer with "When Love Takes Over" alongside David Guetta. Now the pair are working on the diva's upcoming album. Mariah Carey is having problems with her new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel", and Marques Houston will be on TV this week. Check out these stories and more below! David Guetta Talks Kelly Rowland's Solo Success! "I think a lot of people feel that Kelly never had the success she deserved as an independent artist." says Guetta. "It's probably because she's playing in the same field as Beyonce, who is so huge and such a big priority for everybody. Kelly needed to find her own direction, and I think that's what will happen now. I'm really happy if I can help her because she's helped me a lot. We've actually started to work on her new album together." Mariah Carey's New Publicist Sp...

Hello all! I hope you all are enjoying your weekend. It's unusually cool today but that's okay with me, I like cool. I have some music news for you all. Kelly Rowland talks new album, Beyonce's free concert tickets, and Diddy's album pushed back. Read more about these stories below. Kelly Rowland Talks New Album! Former Bandmate singer turned solo star Kelly Rowland is currently topping charts across the globe with her smash single "When Love Takes Over", and now according to Billboard, the songs producer David Guetta has revealed that he will in fact be producing the majority of the singers upcoming third studio album. It's looking less and less likely that Rowlands new album will be R&B like her first two efforts, especially in light of some recent comments she made to Billboard regarding Guetta. "The current sound with urban and pop is just kind of dancing in circles, and nothing is going anywhere," Rowland says. "I was really kind of...

Whitney Houston is currently in the UK during a press release for her new album, "I Look To You" due September 1. The album's long rumored first single, "I Didn't Have My Own Strength" leaked out and the response was lukewarm. The vocals on the song were raspy and scratchy. Fact is that is how Whitney has sounded over the last few years. It is no surprise that her voice is not what it used to be. I wish Arista and Clive Davis would stop making Whitney sing all these power ballads. They are just not in anymore. All Whitney needs is some strong, hip material similar to that on the "My Love Is Your Love" album. Now the Alicia Keys song, "Million Dollar Bill" is being touted as the album's first single. And "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" was said to be a rough copy that leaked out. I think that was how Whitney did the song but the way it sounds, it sounds convincing. I think with the raspy and scratchy quality of Whitney...

to have a hit record especially when the overseas market is concerned. Kelly Rowland talks about her new collaboration and future endeavors. ---------------- Now playing: Adrienne Bailon - This Hot (Prod By B.Cox) via FoxyTunes

Kelly Rowland hasn't had much success in the states but overseas her popularity rivals Beyonce..maybe that's a bit of a stretch but its partly true. The singer teams up with French DJ David Guetta who's album, "One Love" will be in stores this August. ---------------- Now playing: AZ - Boy Meets Girl via FoxyTunes