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Pleasure P had an album release party and it was quite the turn out. Watch the video to see the star studded list of people who showed up and showed their support for Pleasure P. Music Biz: R. Kelly Returns To Music! After making headlines with his personal life, R. Kelly is turning the focus back to his hitmaking career. The R&B singer, 42, is putting the final touches on his fourteenth studio album. Originally titled 12 Play: Fourth Quarter, Kells’ new LP will go by the name Untitled when it’s released in September, DJ Skee tells Rap-Up.com. The popular DJ and host of Sirius XM’s new radio show “Skeetox,” is among the few who’s heard the album. “I actually just got back from Chicago where they were finishing the album,” he says. “I think I’ve heard about 90 percent of it.” The first single is slated to be a reworked version of the raunchy “No. 1 Sex.” “There was a version that leaked, but they have a whole new version,” reveals Skee. ---------------- Now playing: Lloyd - one for ...

Here are some of the latest music stories and headlines! Lloyd Leaves The Inc.! R&B singer LLOYD has parted ways with his longtime record label The Inc.- just a month after ASHANTI walked out of her contract at the music firm. Ashanti left the label, run by music mogul Irv Gotti, in May (09) after years of reportedly frosty relations with The Inc. bosses. And Lloyd has now followed her out the door after releasing three albums with the company - but insists the split was amicable. He tells AllHipHop.com, “I’m ready for a change. There’s no bad blood. I just feel I need to take more control over my career and get a fresh start. Hopefully Irv can understand my position." This comes as quite a surprise to me because I thought Lloyd was going to be with The Inc. for the long run. Brian McKnight Plans New Album! Brian McKnight is "almost done" with his first set of all-new material in three years and predicts its first single could "go to radio in the next two weeks....

Cassie gets grilled about all the latest happenings with her such as her cutting her hair, leaking naked pics, and more. Check it out!

I have nothing against Jordin Sparks and I admit I don't give her much shine here. With her new album, "Battlefield" being released July 21, she gets some shine here. As you will see with her brand new album cover, the singer takes somewhat of a risk since its not what's usually expected of an album but I like different and it works for me. It looks more like a single cover but I actually like it.

Keri Hilson is always doing interviews, always keeping her name out there, and has hit singles. This is exactly why her debut album, "In A Perfect World..." has exceeded expectations and is slowly nearing the gold(500,000) mark. Go Keri!

Here are some single covers for the latest singles that are currently in rotation whether it be video, radio, internet, etc. 2nd single from "Lady Love" album in stores August 25. 2nd single(4th overall) has already charted on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Tracks chart. #3 Pop and #1 R&B makes this Keri's biggest solo hit to date. Currently impacting radio! Produced and co-written by Tank! 2nd single from "BLACKsummers'night" in stores July 7. Which is your favorite?

Jeremih is riding high with "Birthday Sex" which is currently #1 on the R&B charts and in the upper reaches of the Hot 100 chart. Check the singer out he gives his rendition on a Stevie Wonder classic. Music Biz: Ray J On The Hunt For Love...Again! Ray J It appears that things have gone sour between Ray J and 'For The Love of Ray J' winner Cocktail. But Ray J is not letting the chance to search for a new batch of ladies slip by. The R&B singer is officially kicking off a search for love via VH1's 'For The Love of Ray J 2' ! According to VH1, Ray J is looking for women with confidence, personality and class that can handle the pressure of being with a superstar and turn him into a one-woman man. Beginning today, viewers and fans will have the opportunity to submit themselves for consideration on 'For the Love of Ray J 2'. Online users can log onto VH1’s 'For the Love of Ray J 2' casting site. (rayjcasting.com).