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MUSIC BITS: Ciara has come out of nowhere and debuted a new song titled I Bet which is said to be a shot at her ex Future. It is the first single from her upcoming album Jackie. Ciara has been in the studio with Polow Da Don, Dr. Luke(worked with Britney Spears), and Diane Warren. So for those of you who have heard the new Ciara song what do you think of it? I heard the first few seconds and I quickly lost interest. Maybe I'll give it another playback at a later time. More importantly what's with the title of the new album, Jackie? In other news, Usher has gotten engaged to his manager Grace Miguel. Usher who is currently on tour has been dating his manager for quite awhile now. We all know Usher has a thing for older women. So it really comes as no surprise. Beyonce and The Weeknd are just two of the artists who will appear on the soundtrack to the new movie 50 Shades Of Grey which will be available this February just in time for the movie's debut. Beyonce and The Weeknd ...

Any news is better than no news. Brandy is back in the studio! The singer is working with songwriter Diane Warren. Diane Warren wrote Brandy's #1 hit Have You Ever . Diane tweeted the news regarding her collaboration. When will we get to hear this collaboration? Only time will tell. We know Brandy is known to take her time when recording albums but its nice to know she is back in the studio.  

As the release of Beyonce's upcoming album, "4" nears; more and more info is being revealed. In addition to her recently released second single; "Best Thing I Never Had", songwriter Diane Warren dished about her recent collaboration with Bee that will appear on the new album. Read more below! Diane Warren has written some of the biggest pop songs of all time, but she calls her latest work for Beyoncé her best yet. “I just wrote something a week and a half ago that Beyoncé recorded and I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written,” the Grammy-winning songwriter told PopWrap. “She sang it amazingly. I think it’s a career song and probably my favorite thing I’ve ever written … right now.” While she’s worked with greats including Celine Dion, Aerosmith, and Mariah Carey, she feels the Beyoncé record has the potential to become her next big hit. “I think it’s really, really going to touch people.” Warren, noted for her big ballads, has been eyeing a collaboration wi...

You all are probably used to my usual introduction as I spotlight whatever said producer. Consider Diane Warren no exception. No she is not a producer but she is a songwriter. I'm concentrating on her songwriting over the years that has gifted many a hits! She has virtually written for every big artist imaginable. At one point a R&B album wasn't complete without a contribution from Ms. Diane Warren. You will see exactly what I mean below. Check out her discography! Shine, Ashanti For You I Will, Monica If You Asked Me To, Patti LaBelle The Arms Of The One Who Loves You, XScape Blame It On The Rain, Milli Vanillli Can't Take That Away(Mariah's Theme), Mariah Carey Inside, Monica The One That I Gave My Heart To, Aaliyah Un-Break My Heart, Toni Braxton Give Me You, Mary J. Blige My First Night With You, Mya/Deborah Cox Have You Ever?, Brandy How Many Times, How Many Lies, Pussycat Dolls I Didn't Know My Own Strength, Whitney Houston ---------------- Now playing: MO...

As expected Maxwell tops the Billboard 200 albums chart. Whitney Houston previews new album, "I Look To You" and LeToya reveals the tracklist for her new album, "Lady Love". Check it out! It's all here. Maxwell Tops Billboard! Maxwell makes big news on the Billboard 200 albums chart, entering at No. 1 with "BLACKsummers'night" and a career-high sales week of 316,000. It's his second chart-topper. The singer's last set, 2001's "Now," also opened at No. 1 with a then-best 296,000 copies sold. Whitney Houston Previews New Album! Whitney Houston appeared at the world premiere of her new album, "I Look to You" (Arista), in London last night (July 14). A healthy-looking Houston appeared briefly on stage at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge after Sony Music chief creative officer Clive Davis played nine tracks from the album, due to be released Sept. 1 in the U.S. The U.K. release is via RCA on Aug. 31. The track...

LeToya still has a lot to prove. Ignore the fact that her debut with platinum. She is still in the shadows of Beyonce and every time she comes out with a new project, some new rumor surfaces about Beyonce and Mathew Knowles trying to dethrone her career. Who knows how much of it is even true if any of it at all? It just seems true because The Knowles clan has a reputation for being slimy and shady. Part 1 Part 2 Music Biz: News on Whitney Houston's new album! Whitney Houston’s comeback album, set for September 1st. The first single, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, is said to bring listeners to tears — in a good way. The album also contains a hot single written and produced by Alicia Keys called “Million Dollar Bill.” ---------------- Now playing: Ginuwine - Trouble (Featuring Bun B) via FoxyTunes

Chingy has been pretty quiet on the music scene. Now with gay rumors bashing the rapper, Ching-a-ling has come out swinging denying the allegations(of course). Check it out! For Hip Hop News & Entertainment at DimeWars.Com Music Biz: Whitney Houston Plans New Single! Sappy songwriter Diane Warren has confirmed to Vibe magazine that she has written Whitney Houston's first single "I Didn't Know My Own Strength", which will serve as the lead from the divas upcoming comeback album. "Whitney's back big time" said Warren, who is best known for her trademark power ballads, with her most notable hits including Toni Braxtons "Unbreak My Heart" and Aerosmiths "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing". A Diane Warren song for a first single? Don't get me wrong we all know how great Diane Warren is but I certainly have to hear this song. Whitney needs a single that is universal and will be something everyone can love. Not to say they won't e...