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All these beautiful and classy videos, song leaks, but no videos. I would assume that a video will probably debut next week just in time for the album. I believe they are planning something big and possibly a world premiere like showing for all the networks. That would be nice though if they haven't thought of it already.

Actually an outtake for her album cover for "I Look To You", Whitney stuns and looks as regal and elegant as she did on her debut album, "Whitney Houston" back in 1985. I am ready to hear Whitney's new album when it is released August 31.

It wasn't too long ago when Mariah Carey appeared on BET's "106 & Park" and Mariah was in full stuck up bitch mode but she did manage to squeeze out a few words about her newest fragrance, "Forever". Below you can check out the ad which is heavily photoshopped and has Mariah looking slightly weird in the eyes. Music Biz: Ashanti & Nelly To Split? It was all good just a week ago…..Now THIS I didn’t see coming. According to the Daily News, Ashanti and St. Lunatic general, Nelly have officially parted ways. A source close to Ashanti claims that the R&B starlet was ready to take the big marital plunge, but Nelly was still having fun running wild in the streets (supposedly) In addition, another source claims Nelly was/is courting video vixen, Jessica Rabbit. Why? Don’t ask me. From the outside looking in, Nelly and Ashanti seemed to be living drama free.

I have to change the dimensions of these pictures when I post them so I won't be going over my bandwidth or whatever. Anyway Whitney Houston dazzles with a new promo pic for her upcoming album, "I Look To You" which will be in stores August 31. Music Biz: Bow Wow Returns With New Label Deal! After announcing his departure from the music game to focus on his burgeoning acting career earlier this year, the rapper twittered yesterday (August 17th) that he's now a member of Cash Money Records stable of artists. "It's official, I'm a Cash Money Millionaire," Bow Wow, who had parted ways with longtime label Columbia Records earlier this year, told his thousands of followers on Twitter. In previous postings, he explained he was deciding between two recording options: signing to T.I.'s Grand Hustle camp through Atlantic Records or relaunching So So Def with longtime mentor/producer Jermaine Dupri. Bow Wow's last album, "New Jack City II," f...

Shawnna strikes a pose for her upcoming mixtape series set to impact the upcoming release of her duet album with Ludacris, "Battle Of The Sexes".

Mariah Carey realizes she has to do a little more this time around to ensure her new album, "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" is much more successful that "E=MC2". Plus you have Whitney [Houston] coming out and I hate to pit the two women against each other but that's just how it goes. Music Biz: Mariah Carey Adds Extra Perks To New Album! Mariah Carey fans who go to the store to pick up her new album on September 15 better bring extra cash. Island Def Jam will release a three CD collector’s set the same day as Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Rap-Up.com has learned. The box set will include the songbird’s first three Island albums, 2002’s Charmbracelet, 2005’s The Emancipation of Mimi, and 2008’s E=MC², and be sold at a special low price. The packaging will have space for a fourth CD (hint, hint). In addition, those who purchase the collector’s set will receive a Mariah poster to remind them of all the money they just spent. I think that is nice that she is doing s...

Whitney Houston is definitely on fire. The buzz for her new album has reached a fever pitch. The album's first single, "Million Dollar Bill" leaked out today and the reaction to the song has been overwhelmingly great! The title track, "I Look To You" has also made an impact already in the top 20 of the R&B charts. My only gripe with the new album is that its only 11 songs and I've(and most of us) have heard a lot of the songs already. Check out the promo pic for Whitney and the new single below! Music Biz: Ludacris, Shawnna Plan Duet Album! Before Ludacris wages war on the charts with his next solo album Ludaversal, he’s going to battle with his female counterpart Shawnna. Despite previous efforts, no male and female rappers have recorded an entire album together. “I know that Jay-Z and Foxy [Brown] might have talked about doing it before and maybe Nas and somebody else,” he explains. “But there’s never really been an album with a male rapper and a femal...

Yes! Marques Houston can never get it right the first time or even the second but he makes very consistent albums in my opinion. I loved his last two album, "Veteran" and "Naked". Now his new album, "Mr. Houston" has a new release date of September 29. His new single "Body" is being released soon and the picture below serves as a promo for the new single.

[pics]begins now for Mario and his upcoming album, "And Then There Was Me" due September 29. The album is led by the single, 'Break Up" featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett. The song is currently #11 on the R&B charts and is looking to break into the top 10 next week. The song is indeed hot and it is growing on me. At first I didn't like it.

The Black Eyed Peas returns with a new album, "The E.N.D." due June 1. Check out this exclusive promo pic from the famed quartet. I don't think I'm liking Fergie's new hair style. It makes her look older to me than again she's always looked older. There is certainly no shortage of leaked Mario songs in existence. Below you can check out his latest song. Audio: Mario - Afraid To Cry(Hardest Moments) There is no word yet on Mario's upcoming album. I'm assuming though the majority of these leaked songs will appear on Mario's upcoming album. Like his counterpart Mario, Ne-Yo has just as many leaked songs in existence if not more. Below you can check out the newest addition to his ever growing catalog. Produced by Tricky Stewart! Audio: Ne-Yo - Bite You If you have heard one Ne-Yo song you have heard them all. Every once in awhile Ne-Yo manages to surprise me but not much.

Check out this new promo pic of LeToya! The former Destiny's Child singer will release her new album, "Lady Love" on May 19. The album is proceeded by first single, "Not Anymore" written by Ne-Yo. Collaborations are said to include Rodney Jerkins among others. I'm having a slight brain freeze right now. I was going to include some other producers but my mind has gone blank. Actually there are lot of producers attached to this project. We will just have to wait and see which producers actually make the cut. Like many others I enjoyed the last album. Unfortunately many of the tracks leaked out before the album. So by the time I actually got the real retail version of the album I got tired of it pretty quick. I did like how she switched up some of the songs though once the retail version was released. With his new album, "A Man's Thoughts" on the horizon, Ginuwine takes viewers behind the scenes of his new album. Check it out! Video: Ginuwine New ...

With current single, "Never Ever" currently rising up the charts, Ciara shows no signs of slowing down. The singer is already filming the follow-up video with her newly leaked single, "Love and Sex and Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake. The song which was recorded by Justin Timberlake now features Ciara and is one of the most talked about leaked tracks in a long time. This promo picture you see also serves as the cover of the newest single. It just so happens that Ciara and Justin Timberlake and oddly enough Janet Jackson are all managed by the same manager, Johnny Wright. The-Dream's "Love vs Money" album is nearing its release date so album tracks are starting left and right. I'm happy and then again I'm not happy. It does kind of spoil the surprise but oh well. I am really excited for his new album. Check out yet another track from this producer extraordinaire! Audio: The-Dream - Sweat It Out Listening to this song reminds me of something R...

In My Own Words: Hot off the heels of her 2008 album, "Still Da Baddest", Trina plans to release her new album, "Amazing" sometime this year. I had read about this being the title and I wasn't convinced. Well according to SlipNSlide the title is indeed true. The title is likely to change as is the release date. With a title like "Amazing" let's hope the album lives up to its title. I have decided to start posting promo pictures for artists for their upcoming albums. Check out the newest pictures of The-Dream! His new album, "Love vs Money" will be in stores this March. The album is led by the singles, "Rockin That Thing" and "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey. Music Biz: Ray J Plans Soundtrack to TV Show! R&B singer turned reality star Ray J is set to share his brand of love via a new single and soundtrack. According to E1 Music/Knockout Entertainment, Ray J will release "For The Love Of Ray J" -- the soun...

Beyonce finally playing someone other than a singer in a movie? Say it isn't so! Well it is. On April 24 Beyonce will star alongside Idris Elba of "Daddy's Little Girls" fame in "Obsessed". The movie which co-stars Ali Larter of "Heroes" fame plays a temp who becomes obsessed with Elba's character. The movie is being tauted as the new millennium version of "Fatal Attraction". While the plot isn't exactly original, the trailer looks pretty decent. Will you being going to see this? Music Biz: Slim Preps New Video! R&B singer Slim is ready for the Superbowl and the video shoot of his new video/single "Show Stopper".According to event organizers, the "So Fly" and "Good Lovin" singer will shoot his third music video during a Superbowl Kick Off party hosted by Black of Flavor of Love 3.Featuring several NFL players, "Show Stopper," to be shot in Tampa, Florida, also includes Stone World Music ...

After "Go Girl" failed to take radio by storm, Ciara is trying again with the "If You Don't Know My By Now" sampled, "Never Ever" featuring Young Jeezy. The song was produced by pal Polow Da Don. Polow recently went on record to describe his chemistry with Ciara to the working relationship of Aaliyah and Timbaland. Surprising right? Now I see why they keep him from doing interviews. He is always saying something crazy which makes him look stupid in the end. Ciara's oft-delayed, "Fantasy Ride" album is set for release this March. Apparently the singer did some major revamping to the album since half the album, if not all leaked late last year. I think next time though she should keep her agenda hidden so other artists won't go stealing her ideas. In My Own Words: Kanye West has responded to a lot of the insults made by rival 50 Cent over the past few months. West claims that a lot of the insults affect him personally. It is safe to ass...