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So as I was searching for a picture to post along with who I was ready to talk about today, I came across one of my favorite pictures of Mariah Carey from her "The Emancipation of Mimi" album. Now I wasn't planning on talking about Mariah today but I did read through People magazine that Mariah is back with her ex-boyfriend, backup dancer; Bryan. If you are surprised by this revelation then you are not alone. I didn't bother reading the story, I just saw the headline and thought "Wow!". Now for what I truly wanted to talk about today was singer and TV host, Adrienne Bailon of the daytime talk show, "The Real". Well her former bandmate from 3LW, Naturi Naughton appeared on the show and Adrienne apologized to her for her part in the separation of 3LW. Naturi humbly accepted the apology though upon closer inspection, Naturi seemed like she wasn't really here for it. I knew their paths would cross again because they're both in the spotlight. ...

You remember Kiely Williams from The Cheetah Girls and 3LW? Now its safe to say the girl has definitely grown up. In the video to the song "Spectacular"; Kiely plays a prostitute who falls for a guy she sleeps with. Check it out! I don't know if this is an actual single or just a viral video. ---------------- Now playing: Alicia Keys - Love Is Blind via FoxyTunes

2008 wasn't exactly Nelly's year! His album, "Brass Knuckles" did manage to go gold but didn't exactly set the charts on fire. Now Nelly is returning with a new album. After a brief hiatus from the music scene, since his last album, Brass Knucles, back in 2008, Nelly is back with new music from his upcoming sixth studio album, the self-titled, Nelly. The new track, “She Got Me” is a sexy ’80’s-sampled pop synth rap track produced by J.R. Rotem. It is rumored to be the rough version of Nelly’s first single from the album, which has confirmed to contain features from Janet Jackson, Diddy, Akon, Notorious B.I.G., the St. Lunatics and Usher. Nelly has been set for release in the first music quarter of 2010. Lil' Boosie Headed To Jail! Rapper Lil' Boosie was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for violating his probation (Nov. 10), according to WAFB News. The Baton Rouge rapper was placed under house arrest with an ankle monitor after being convicted of...

And in this exclusive preview of her upcoming solo single, "Make Me A Drink", you can see the former Cheetah Girl and 3LW member get sexy in an awkward sort of way. Check it out! Music Biz: Janet Jackson Films New Music Video! Janet Jackson is gearing up for a return to the music video scene with "Make Me" ! Premiered as a new single last month, Jackson's "Make Me" is the sole piece of new music featured on a hits collection double disc set titled "Number Ones". A video for the single, slated to be shot by Robert Hales (Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake), the same director who introduced Britney Spears' "Break The Ice" will soon come to fruition. "Number Ones," also featuring Michael Jackson on "Scream" is due in stores November 17. ---------------- Now playing: Maxwell - Help Somebody via FoxyTunes

is the new single lifted from Chrisette Michele's new album, "Epiphany" which debuted at #1 a few months ago. The song was produced and co-written by Ne-Yo and is one of my favorites from the new album. Check out a special behind the scenes look of the video. Music Biz: R&B singer Joe Exposed! Just when you think you know an artist, there’s always something that comes up to prove how much you really don’t. Case in point: former 3LW/Cheetah Girls member Kiely Williams, who has decided to weigh in on the hot topic of domestic abuse. In a recent interview with EURWeb, the singer confessed to seeing her mother become an abuse victim at the hands of someone who many wouldn’t peg as a member of the Chris Brown beatdown society. The guilty party, according to Williams, is none other than R&B hitmaker Joe as she recalled how bad the crooner treated her mother. “I have had my own personal experience with domestic abuse with my mother having been in an emotionally and physi...

In My Own Words: Now that Danity Kane are no longer, another female group; The Cheetah Girls are no longer either. After their current tour wraps up, the group plans to disband. Starting out as 3LW and scoring a few minor hits, members Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams starred in Disney's "The Cheetah Girls". After the success of that endeavor, the group decided to continue as "The Cheetah Girls" and record under the moniker professionally. Audio: Rick Ross feat John Legend - Magnificent Newly leaked track! In other Rick Ross news, I heard 50 Cent just dissed Ricky in a new track! I swear 50 is gonna run out of rappers to diss eventually. Don't you think? Audio: J. Valentine - Climb Them Walls Newly leaked track! Move over J. Holiday, there's another J in town and his name is J. Valentine. J has been around for a minute though. I can't remember what label he is on though. If I'm not mistaken I think he was signed to Virgin or even Capitol at on...