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Hello all! I hope you all are enjoying your day. Of course I have some music news for you. I have a lot of news actually and this blog post is a little lengthy. I warn you now. Read below for info on Lauryn Hill, Fantasia's idea for her new single, and Mariah Carey's latest musical hookup. It's all here and a lot more. Lauryn Hill is back in the news for her tax evasion charges. The singer/rapper recently appeared in court and is now due back on May 6. It has been revealed that Lauryn just signed a million dollar deal with Sony Records. To those who have been waiting for Lauryn Hill to put out new music may finally get their wish. Don't hold your breath though. Fantasia's new album The Side Effects Of You is in stores today. The album features the single Lose To Win which Fantasia recently performed on American Idol . The album's next single Without Me features Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott. Fantasia wants Missy Elliott to direct the video. Will that happen? ...

Nelly Furtado is back with her new single; "Big Hoops(Bigger The Better)" produced by Rodney Jerkins. It is the first single from her upcoming June 19 release; "The Spirit Indestructible". Like on her 2006 album; "Loose"; Nelly opts for a more urban pop sound bringing Nas, Salaam Remi(worked with Amy Winehouse), The Neptunes, and the aforementioned Rodney Jerkins. I heard a little snippet of the new single earlier but the snippet was pretty short. I like Nelly Furtado so hopefully once I hear the song in full; I will like it.

---------------- Now playing: Ms. Jade - Ching Ching ft. Nelly Furtado, Timbaland via FoxyTunes

Kid Cudi is weird to me. Ever since I saw this video of him I knew he was a strange one; nothing against him personally. I did read about his alleged punching a fan out and I'm not surprised! I feel like the little buzz Cudi had has pretty much come and gone and he didn't capitalize off of it properly. Kid Cudi -- the guy who sings that "Day 'N Nite" song -- has been officially dropped from the Lady Gaga tour in the wake of a brutal fan-punching incident. Sources at Interscope Records confirm the rapper is "no longer" with the tour -- but wouldn't say if the decision had anything to do with YouTube footage showing Cudi punching fans in the front row of a concert in Vancouver this past weekend. We're told Cudi will be replaced on the Gaga tour by Jason Derulo -- the guy who sings "Whatcha Say." No comment from Lady Gaga's camp. Mariah Carey Plans New Single! We have even more details for you about Mariah's upcoming Memoirs of An ...

Hello all! A few weeks ago the lead single for Alicia Keys' first single leaked out and to be honest I can't remember what the name of it is. I think it is called "Doesn't Mean Anything" or something to that effect. Anyway below you can learn a little more about her upcoming album. Diddy shakes things up again by leaving his longtime label and Bobby Brown is back on reality TV. Read below for more information on these headlines! Happy reading! Alicia Keys Titles New Album! Alicia Keys' new album will be titled, "The Element Of Freedom" and will arrive in stores December 1. The album's second single will be, "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart". I know a lot of people are excited about Alicia Keys' new album but I am not. I'm not the biggest fan of hers but I do like a few songs. Diddy Leaves Label! After a five-year run, Sean "Diddy" Combs confirmed with Billboard that he is exiting his exclusive deal with Warner Music G...

This is perhaps my favorite song from Nelly Furtado and I was just on YouTube looking to listen to it and I found this concert footage of the song. Of course the live version of this slow is different and slowed down a bit. I do like the take of this song but the album version is still superior. Enjoy!

Kid Cudi was contemplating retirement but the outpouring of fans and support made him change his mind. I wouldn't of cared one way or another but its understandable. ---------------- Now playing: Nelly Furtado - Nelly Futado - 09 - Do It via FoxyTunes

Hello all! Of course the weekends are usually very slow as far as updates are concerned. I try my best to make sure I do give you all a little something. This is my first time on the computer today so I found some music news for you all. Check it out! Music Biz: Jennifer Lopez Plans New Album! According to new reports, the fabulous one Jennifer Lopez has a tentative release date of September for her new single. It was previously reported that the diva would be releasing her first greatest hits package soon, but that seems to have been pushed back for now whilst she focuses soley on her next studio album and acting projects. It was recently reported that JLo had been in the studio with both Jim Jonsin and Danja. JLO's last album, "Brave" didn't do too well so she definitely needs to bring it with this new album. I think if she comes hard enough with the music [and movies], it will be a welcome return. Nelly Furtado Talks English Album! "I’m also writing a...

Flo Rida is joined by Nelly Furtado in cartoon form for his new video, "Jump" off his latest album, "R.O.O.T.S.". I think Flo Rida shouldn't do anymore albums cause no one buys them at all! He is the true definition of a singles artist. I think the only time he should release an album is when it is a compilation of all his hits! Just my opinion. Enjoy!

and that is exactly what has happened to Timbaland. Nearly 3 years ago it was reported that Timbaland stole a beat from an unknown producer and replicated for Nelly Furtado's "Do It" off her 2006, "Loose" album. You can read more about that story, Chris Brown's sentencing and Foxy Brown's special treatment in jail all below! Timbaland Sued! Nelly Furtado and hip hop producer Timbaland are facing a new plagiarism lawsuit over their 2006 hit “Do It.” They’re accused of illegal sampling a track from an album called “Acidjazzed Evening” by an artist from Finland named Janne (“yan-ay”) Suni which was remixed by Norwegian musician Glenn Rune Gallefoss. This is actually the second time that this lawsuit has come around. A court in Helsinki, Finland dismissed the case back in 2007, but Kernel Records, the Finnish company that owns the original recordings, has filed a fresh lawsuit in Florida. This time they plan to use Timbaland’s own words against him. The reco...