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Mark your calenders! Motown Universal has just released their Summer 2008 Releases. Don't get too excited though. Release dates are subject to change and you know how frequently release dates change. Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III - May 8 After numerous pushbacks, the self-proclaimed "best rapper alive", Lil' Wayne will release his long awaited, "The Carter 3" album. First single, "Lollipop" will premiere on BET's "Access Granted". David Banner - The Greatest Story Ever Told - June 3 First single or buzz single, "Speaker" fizzled at radio so a future single will be issued shortly if it hasn't already. Ashanti - The Declaration - June 3 Third time has definitely been the charm for Ashanti as her 3rd leaked single (and official 1st single), "The Way That I Love You" has become a fan favorite ans is rapidly climbing up the charts. Even though the song won't be added to radio until April 1 it hasn't stopped r...

Janet Jackson is riding high as her 10th studio album, "Discipline" is the #1 album in the country. In an attempt to keep this momentum going hit single, "Feedback" is being re-released with little Janet herself, Ciara ! If you recall Ciara hopped on an unofficial remix of the track and it has been very popular. Due to the popularity of said track a video is going into production next week featuring both stars. This Just In: "Feedback" becomes Janet's 18th #1 hit on Billoard's Hot Dance/Club Play chart. Congratulations Jan! Miami raptress Trina just shot the video for her new single, "I Got A Thang For You" featuring Keyshia Cole . It is the second single from Trina's upcoming, "Still Da Baddest" album which houses production and collaborations from Missy Elliott , Plies , Rick Ross , and Pitbull . Trina's current single, "Single Again" has been remixed and features ex-boo Lil' Wayne , Rick Ross, and Pli...

R&B singer Lloyd is returning to the spotlight with a new album entitled, "Sexual Education". It is the follow-up to Lloyd's RIAA Gold-certified album, "Street Love" which yielded the hit singles "You" featuring Lil' Wayne and "Get It Shawty". The new album's lead single, "Just Like Magic" features rapper Fabolous and is produced by hitmaker 7 (producer for Murder Inc.) There is no official word on the album's release date. Lloyd's "Street Love" was one of my favorite albums last year. I'm hoping this new album is just as good. The Weekly Poll Question asked readers to vote on the "Best New Girl Group" and now the results are in. Leading with 47% of the votes was famed girl group Danity Kane . 15% of the votes claims "it remains to be seen" as to who the best new girl group is. Remember that you can vote in the Weekly Poll Question multiple times, multiple choices as much as ...

Destiny's Child - Nasty Girl Unreleased video from Destiny's Child's "Survivor" album. This video nor song was released as a single in the U.S. but this video surfaced a few years back. Some of you may of seen it before some of you not. Beyonce drew a lot of criticism for this song particularly when she went solo and started parading around onstage in next to nothing. In the song the chorus says "nasty put some clothes on" and people felt like Beyonce was being a hypocrite.

American Idol denmom Paula Abdul is riding high with current single, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow". The song's current video which leaked online awhile back has reportedly been banned by MTV. What is it with MTV banning videos so much lately? The former pop star plans to record a new album with remixes and new tracks alike. A "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" remix is being produced by Akon . Paula's upcoming album will be her first album since 1995's "Head Over Heels". Paula's return to the limelight just adds to the list of old school performers who have made a recent resurgence in the music field. In recent years we have had offerings from such luminaries as Charlie Wilson , Teena Marie , Lionel Richie, and more. I was watching BET's "The Black Carpet" show last night and they reported that rappers Remy Ma and Papoose are engaged! The hip-hop duo will tie the knot this summer. Apparently Remy Ma is said to be...

Janet Jackson - Rock With U Video RWU is one of my favorite songs right now. All in all the video was cool to me and it compliments the song. I have noticed that Janet's recent videos have all been very dark and they are hard to see in the beginning. Hopefully we can get a brighter video next time. It is being reported that Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland has admitted to People and several other media outlets that she has had breast implants. I commend her for being honest about having the surgery. Artists talking about having plastic surgery is still pretty taboo. Meanwhile on the music front Rowland is releasing her "Ms Kelly: Diva Deluxe" album as a digital only release. It will feature several new cuts including the new single "Daylight" among others. Look for that to debut on March 25. American Idol winner Fantasia will star in a future remake of her the hit Broadway play, "The Color Purple". Before the movie goes in front of the camer...

Platinum duo Gnarls Barkley will release their new album "The Odd Couple" on April 8. The duo's new video for first single, "Run" has been banned by MTV. Apparently the video's special effects is likely to cause disorientation and nauseatic symptons. Has that ever truly been a reason to ban a video? MTV hardly shows videos anyway. If I had to guess I would say maybe about 3 hours of their regular programming is dedicated to showing videos. One hour out of that three comes courtesy of "TRL". You could blame the currently reality TV show craze for the lack of videos on the air. R&B singer Ashanti has revealed that producer Babyface has done a song for her entitled, "Mother" which will appear on her upcoming album, "The Declaration". The first single, "The Way That I Love You" is climbing up the charts and is currently #2 on MTV's "TRL". Ashanti's "The Declaration" sports an all-star cast ...