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Finally! Whitney Houston releases the video for "Million Dollar Bill". Check it out! Music Biz: Rodney Jerkins Talks New Janet Album! Janet Jackson is kicking it old school with her forthcoming album and followup to "Discipline". "It’s a hybrid of the old Rhythm Nation stuff, the Control, the Janet. record, The Velvet Rope. Those records make you feel a certain way," says hit-making producer Rodney Jerkins. According to Jerkins, he and Janet have been busy rekindling that 'feel good' and dance hungry sound that fans had been accustomed to. "We’re going back to basics and fundamental sounds of Janet. A lot of uptempo stuff makes you feel good. There’s so many different colors of Janet," Jerkins told MTV earlier this week. News of Jackson's direction for the as-yet-untitled album follows Monday's release of a song titled "Make Me". Released just after Jackson performed a lauded tribute to late brother and entertainer, Mich...

Continuing with the VMAS threads cause there are plenty, Diddy takes time to roast Lil' Mama for her recent onstage antics at the VMAs. Check it out!

Lil' Mama sits down with MTV exclusively and talks about her surprise antics at this past Sunday's MTV VMAS telecast when she unexpectedly joined Jay-Z and Alicia Keys onstage during their performance.

The VMAS did exactly what they set out to do; keep us talking. Days after the telecast's original premiere, we are all still talking about Kanye Wests' outburst and Lil' Mama jumping onstage with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Here, Alicia talks new album, Lil' Mama, and more. Check it out!

Each week this list is published, it is no surprise to see BEP on top of the charts riding it out all summer long. Kudos to them. 1 1 THE BLACK EYED PEAS I GOTTA FEELING 2 2 SEAN*JAY DOWN 3 3 MILEY CYRUS PARTY IN THE U.S.A. 4 4 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A 5 5 KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY 6 6 TAYLOR SWIFT YOU BELONG WITH ME 9 7 JASON DERULO WHATCHA SAY 7 8 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED 8 9 PITBULL HOTEL ROOM SERVICE 13 10 COBRA STARSHIP FEAT GOOD GIRLS GO BAD 12 11 SHAKIRA SHE WOLF 11 12 KERI HILSON FEATURI KNOCK YOU DOWN 10 13 DRAKE BEST I EVER HAD 17 14 FABOLOUS FEATURING THROW IT IN THE BAG 19 15 BLACK EYED PEAS INVASION OF BOOM BOOM POW MEGA 16 16 JORDIN SPARKS BATTLEFIELD 14 17 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP 44 18 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI (REMIXES) 24 19 FLO RIDA FEATURING BE ON YOU 18 20 JASON ALDEAN BIG GREEN TRACTOR 21 21 MICHAEL FRANTI & SP SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) 26 22 BOYS LIKE GIRLS LOVE DRUNK 15 23 COLBIE CAILLAT FALLIN' FOR YOU 22 24 DAUGHTRY NO SURPRISE 25 25 PITBULL I KNOW YOU WANT ME...

The much talked about Whitney Houston interview with Oprah has aired(and I'm currently watching part 2 as I type this) and now here is a performance of "I Didn't Know My Own Strength". The second video below is another portion of the interview where a few stars pay tribute to Whitney. Check out both videos! ---------------- Now playing: Toni Braxton-Thats how its supposed to be via FoxyTunes

I saw this as I was looking up news to post and I came across rapper turned author Queen Pen releasing a new book, 'Blossom 2'. I haven't heard of the first 'Blossom' then again I might of. I know Jacki-O was writing books too but now Queen Pen huh? Well I guess a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. I have no idea when this book is coming out but if your interested in knowing I'm sure you can find out on Amazon.com ---------------- Now playing: Aretha Franklin - Jump to it via FoxyTunes