The Voice and the big screen may be keeping Usher busy these days, yet that hasn’t stopped the recording process for his upcoming new album.

For, taking to Instagram today, the singer shared a shot of himself in the studio with hitmaker Rico Love, whose credits include Mr Raymond’s own ‘There Goes My Baby’, Beyonce’s ‘Sweet Dreams’, and Kelly Rowland’s ‘Motivation’.

Reportedly due later this year, the LP follows 2012’s ‘Lookin 4 Myself’ – which spawned hits ‘Climax’ and ‘Scream’.

Can Rico help Usher turn the (chart) lights on? Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, peep another pic below…

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After a quiet start, Shakira‘s promo machine is steam-rolling on in support of her new self-titled album.

The Latin superstar stopped by ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ yesterday to perform the project’s latest single ‘Empire’.

Famed for her dynamite dance moves, how did the singer fare during the vocal-driven performance? The answer awaits after the jump…

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In the last year, R.Kelly has lent his voice and pen to material released by the likes of Lady GaGa, Kelly Rowland and Justin Bieber.

Today, in giving music lovers good reason to anticipate the birth of Keyshia Cole‘s new album, the pair have teamed up to whip up numbers for the August 2014 release!

Full story below…

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Tamar Braxton‘s hustle is infalible.

Last year saw the R&B diva release an album, continue to conquer the world of reality TV, land a talk show, and tour with John Legend.

Now, as Braxton gears up for the return of her show The Real (set to return in September), it has been announced that she’ll be hitting the road for a headline tour of her own beforehand.

Details and dates below…

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Platinum and Gold.

For 21 year old rapper Sage the Gemini, the above stand as two certifications he’s had no trouble obtaining since his debut last year, going Gold with the smash hit ‘Red Nose‘ and Platinum with the Vine-backed ‘Gas Pedal.’

So, is it any wonder that’s been enlisted by ‘Freddy vs Jason‘ singer/actress Kelly Rowland to build bops for her forthcoming studio album, shortly after she cut ties with Universal Republic.

How the world came to learn of their partnership? Through Gemini’s recent interview with hit radio show ‘The Breakfast Club’, where he stopped by for an interview now available to enjoy…below!

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Since blazing onto the scene almost 15 years ago as part of Gospel outfit Mary Mary, Erica Campbell has gone on to achieve global success and awards aplenty.

Now, the soul-filled songbird is embarking on a journey of her own. Literally.

Today marks the global release of Campbell’s hotly anticipated solo debut ‘Help’, which is preceded by singles ‘A Little More Jesus’ and the title track

That Grape Juice caught up with the star, who dished on flying solo, her WE tv reality show, the future of Mary Mary, and much more.

Our interview with Erica Campbell awaits below…

Erica Campbell Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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With a mere matter of weeks remaining until August Alsina unleashes debut album ‘Testimony’, the New Orleans singer continues to tease and titillate with new buzz cut ‘Kissin’ On My Tattoos’.

The track, which is produced by Jasper Cameron, joins ‘I Luv This Sh*t’, ‘Make It Home’, and more on the Def Jam set (which arrives April 15th).

Take a listen after the jump…

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The future’s bright, the future’s free for singer JoJo.

January brought with it the announcement the star’s army of fans had been patiently awaiting – her contract with previous label had been dissolved in December after a lengthy legal battle.

Now, having signed a new deal with Atlantic Records, the 23-year-old is wasting no time cooking up her eagerly anticipated third studio album.

In new interview with ABC News, the Boston-bred belter provides an insight into what her supporters can expect.

Peep excerpts after the jump…

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Danity Kane are strapping on their stiletto’s and hitting the road.

Details on the ladies’ new trek, the ‘Danity Kane No Filter Tour’, after the jump…

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This year, music lovers can look forward to new LPs from a number of Pop gems, with the likes of Rihanna, Ciara and Nicki Minaj sharpening their swords for chart battles in the months to follow.

However, before they ladies mentioned above impact the charts with a new sound, Lana Del Rey and Mariah Carey are given good cause to celebrate the impending launches of their new projects, after both welcomed new radio and sales achievements recently.

Want to be in the know?

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While Pharrell Williams‘ new album ‘G I R L’ continues to hold firm within the upper echelons of the charts, the ‘Happy’ hitmaker isn’t resting on his laurels.

The Neptunes frontman styles and profiles a-front of GQ Magazine‘s April 2014 issue, which has been dubbed the Style Bible edition.

Beyond being a dapper chap, Williams also has a way with words. Peep excerpts from his accompanying interview after the jump. Topics discussed include his recent Oscar snub, that hat, and the controversy surrounding the supposed lack of women of color on the cover of his album.

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Sassy Shakira gifts her fans not one, but two items to unwrap today.

For, as well as the arrival of the diva’s new self-titled album, the Roc Nation performer has premiered the video for current single ‘Empire’.

The stunning clip was directed by Darren Craig, Jonathan Craven and Jeff Nicholas.

Check it out after the jump…

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