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Toni Braxton is the latest subject on A&E's "Private Sessions" which features artists performing and answering questions. This is my first time hearing of the show but apparently it is not new. The show airs tomorrow on February 6 at 9 a.m. Make sure you check it out! Music Biz: Kelly Rowland Speaks On New Album Kelly Rowland took to her official fan site and updated fans on the progress of her new album. Read below! Hey everyone, I just wanna first start off by telling you all thank you SO much for being incredibly patient in waiting for the album. The making of this album has been an emotional roller coaster but empowering for me, which you will hear once it’s all done. I’m just taking my time to make sure it’s everything I want it to be. Just an FYI, it is shaping up beautifully! All the producers and writers are passionate masterminds, and I thank them for their creativity! Also, this album is NOT limited, I am not allowing ANYONE to put me in a box, with ...

Music Biz: Chris Brown Prepares New Album UrbanBridgez.com has learned that Chris Brown will release his highly anticipated new release ‘F.A.M.E. (Jive)‘ on March 22nd! The set will be released in a regular set as well as a deluxe edition which will be two-discs. The album will feature Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Busta Rhymes, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and more! F.A.M.E. is already off to a great start on the Billboard charts with the singles ‘Yeah 3X,’ and ‘Look At Me Now‘ featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes. ‘Beautiful People‘ will be the next single released from the album produced by Benny Benassi. Chris will start the Australian leg of his new tour in April! In other Chris Brown news Singersroom.com reports Jive executive Tom Carrabba says Chris has found himself. “I think when he was a little bit younger he was still trying to find his way a little bit and fine-tune his craft, but I think over the last two years he’s absolutely developed a confidence and is very secur...

Sean Garrett is always bragging about his work with Beyonce and his work with others for that matter; with good reason of course. I do remember there being a thing about Beyonce being upset about Sean talking too much to the press and he does clarify that in here. Basically he went from talking about his own solo career to discussing Beyonce and wasn't really asked about it. ---------------- Now playing: Sam Sparro - 21st Century Life via FoxyTunes

Christina Milian opens up about motherhood, her relationship with The-Dream, and more as she takes us behind the scenes for her cover shoot with Latina magazine! Check it out!

You know anytime anyone visits Chelsea Lately we are in for a good interview and this one is certainly no exception. Keyshia talks about her new baby and her romance with her fiance. Check it out! ---------------- Now playing: Chelsea Lately: Keyshia Cole via FoxyTunes

The numbers are in for Ciara's latest album, "Basic Instinct" and they weren't flattering at all. I don't think many people expected the numbers to be very high anyway. Former nemesis Keri Hilson sounds off on Ciara's album sales and talks about her new album, "No Boys Allowed" in stores and online this week. ---------------- Now playing: Ideal - Ideal - Get Gone via FoxyTunes

Diddy-Dirty Money visit "Chelsea Lately" to promote their recently released album, "Last Train To Paris". Check it out! Music Biz: G-Dep Confesses To Murder! Former Bad Boy rapper G-Dep is being held without bail in a New York jail, after admitting to murdering a man during a robbery attempt in October of 1993. The extraordinary tale began on Wednesday (December 15th), when G-Dep, born Trevell Coleman, walked into the 25th Precinct and admitted to killing a man named John Henkel in the James Weldon Johnson housing projects in Queens. According to the New York Post, G-Dep walked in and confessed to the murder after 17-years of living with the burred. He told police officers he rolled up on Henkel on Park Ave and 114th street and announced a robbery. When Henkel resisted, G-Dep shot the man three times in the chest and throw his gun into the East River. G-Dep, 36, had been arrested over 25 times for a variety of charges, including drugs, burglary and now, murd...

Ciara lights up when she talks about her new album, "Basic Instinct" in stores and online now. Music Biz: DMX Arrested...Again! The Maricopa County Superior Court revoked the rap star’s probation from 2009, stemming from a conviction on fraud charges, identity theft, assault and a variety of other misdemeanor charges. DMX, born Earl Simmons , will be sent back to prison for a full year, after he was arrested on November 18th by officers who arrested the rapper for failing to check in with probation officers and abusing prescription drugs without a prescription. DMX tested positive for cocaine and oxycontin and admitted to using drinking alcohol, another violating of the terms of his probation. DMX will spend his time in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s infamous Tent City jail, where inmates are forced to wear pink, stripped jail suits. ---------------- Now playing: Evelyn King - Kisses Don't Lie via FoxyTunes

Nelly is back with new album, "5.0" in stores and online now. The album features the singles, "Just A Dream" and "Move That Body" featuring Akon and T-Pain. Music Biz: Beanie Sigel Sounds Off On Damon Dash! Earlier this week Philly rapper Beanie Sigel and radio personality Star put their personal differences aside to talk music, Kanye West, Damon Dash , and more on the Star & Bucwild Show on Philadelphia’s Power 100.3. Shortly after Star mentioned Beanie’s loyalty to Damon Dash the rapper revealed that he has no loyalty to Dash and that he’s owed millions of dollars by him. “I ain’t loyal to Dame. Dame owe me some money,” Beanie explained. “My own lawyer found about 11-million that Dame stole from me…He filing bankruptcy. I’ll spend a million dollars just to say a person owe me? I have a piece of paper that say he owe me some money. Who wants to go through that?” Beanie also referred to Dash’s support during his legal problems as a “façade” and...

Chelsea Lately is becoming quite the platform for our Urban acts and its nice to see them represented. Ciara's new album, "Basic Instinct" is in stores and online now. Get your copy! ---------------- Now playing: Ryan Leslie - Quicksand via FoxyTunes

No question is off limits anytime any guest visits Chelsea Lately. Nicki talks about her ass, her alter egos, and a whole lot more. Check it out! ---------------- Now playing: Keyshia Cole - Love via FoxyTunes

Keyshia Cole performs her latest single, "Long Way Down" from her upcoming album, "Calling All Hearts" in stores and online December 21. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Tank, and Faith Evans.

The ongoing feud between Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj is one of the most discussed topics of 2010. Now listen as Diddy speaks on the situation. ---------------- Now playing: Kandi - How Could You...Feel My Pain via FoxyTunes

Diddy goes behind the scenes as he puts the finishing touches on his album, "Last Train To Paris" in stores and online December 14.

Trey Songz performs his #1 R&B hit, "Can't Be Friends" which is one of my favorite songs this year. Look out for a list of my favorite songs of 2010 very soon. Trey Songz' recent album, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" recently went gold and its his second consecutive gold album; the first being "Ready" which was released last year. In other Trey Songz news the singer wishes to collaborate with Beyonce and has even reached out to her and husband, Jay-Z. Now that would be interesting I think if it happens. ---------------- Now playing: Brandy - Truthfully + Lyrics via FoxyTunes

Keri Hilson visits "Chelsea Lately" and talks about her sexy image, not dating rappers, her extended family, and her battle with R. Kelly. Her new album, "No Boys Allowed" will be in stores and online December 21. A little info for those concerned, Keri originally titled her newest album, "No Bullshit Allowed" but changed the album title. I like that title as I do the current one and I also like "Breaking Point" for an album title. Music Biz: Lil' Wayne Drops New Single! Ready for that new Weezy? Barely a month after getting out of jail, Lil Wayne is ending the year on a high note by breaking his silence with the first single off the long-awaited Tha Carter IV. Young Money president Mack Maine has revealed the name of the highly-anticipated track. The song, titled “6’7”,” will arrive before the year’s end, according to Maine. “We definitely dropping it before the end of the year,” he told MTV News. “We ready to go now; we getting it...

Remember that video of Raz-B taping his conversation with Ray J? Well hear what Ray J has to say about it as well as his feelings for Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. ---------------- Now playing: Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) via FoxyTunes

Get a behind the scenes preview as Nicki Minaj gets personal about her style and inspiration. ---------------- Now playing: Mokenstef - He's Mine via FoxyTunes

Chris Brown is back and taking over the radio with a slew of hit singles including, "Dueces", "No BS", and "Yeah X3". Here, the singer talks about his Christmas plans, mixtapes, and a whole lot more.

You should all be familiar with Miguel by now as his "All I Want Is You" is burning up the R&B charts right now. He has garnered quite the following online over the last few years. The singer opens up about what inspires him when it comes to music. Check it out!