Soulful songstress Estelle is promises to give ‘All of Me’ with her upcoming album.

And with the LP merely two weeks away from release, the Brit-bred singer will be hoping its latest single ‘Wonderful Life’ gives it all the boost it needs.

Take a listen to the uplifting cut after the jump…

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Remember our recent interview with Dawn Richard? You know, the one where she played it coy when quizzed about her current label situation?

Well, after a lengthy silence, the former Danity Kane member, has revealed that she has severed ties with Diddy’s Bad Boy.
Details after the jump…

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Much to the delight of Usher lovers, the coming months will see the release of material from his latest project.

So in support of the as yet untitled set, and so as to whet the appetites of these very fans, today saw the release of ‘Climax‘, the LP’s first offering.

Listen below…

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As the world mourns the loss of Pop icon Whitney Houston, another icon, Janet Jackson, has stepped forward to express her sadness at the singer’s untimely passing. One she’ll be all-too familiar with following the 2009 death of her brother Michael Jackson.

Her comments on The Anderson Cooper Show below…

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On April 3rd, Nicki Minaj releases her long awaited new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’.

Kicking off its promo with the release of ‘Stupid Hoe‘ last month, today saw the star’s spread in Vibe Magazine‘s latest edition surface today.

Peep some excerpts from her interview with mag below…

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Peep Nicki Minaj‘s striking new VIBE magazine cover.

The Young Money Mrs, who courted much controversy with her Grammy Awards performance last Sunday, is gearing up for the release of her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’.

Reportedly due in April, the LP is preceded by a current singles ‘Roman Holiday’ and ‘Starships’ – the latter of which received its premiere today.

Your thoughts?

It’s finally here!

‘Starships‘, the first single lifted from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ surfaced online today and is waiting for you to unwrap it below…

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To the world, Whitney Houston was an icon, but to Aretha Franklin she was her God-Daughter.

As such, it was inevitable that the Queen of Soul would pay musical homage to Houston, who tragically passed away last Saturday (February 11th).

Check out Franklin’s emotional tribute to the star she has guided since childhood at a private concert in Charlotte, North Carolina last night…

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Last night, Cissy Houston– mother of Pop force Whitney Houston– was snapped at New Jersey’s Whingham Funeral Home, in preparation for the latter’s funeral.

Greeted by hoards of fans as she entered the building, the 78 year old belter’s sighting comes hours after Whitney’s body was flown to the state for burial.

This follows reports of a dispute within the family over the star’s burial spot, with some members citing Georgia as the more appropriate location, with it being the home of her Dutch and Native American ancestors.

However, as the above image confirms, Whitney will be laid to rest in her place of birth this Saturday.

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R&B belle Kelly Rowland is really embracing her inner-diva these days.

Rowland, who has relocated to LA to record her 4th studio album, was snapped looking rather regal last night as she stepped out for dinner at BESO with friends LaLa Anthony and actress Tika Sumpter.

The trio were spotted in the studio with rapper Ludaris earlier that night. And while there’s no word on whether a  Ms. Kelly / Luda collaboration was recorded, we certainly wouldn’t object.

Peep more pics below…

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Three days later, the world is still dealing with the death of Whitney Houston.

So in honor of her life and legacy, ‘Unfoolish‘ star Ashanti took to BET’s 106 & Park to discuss the icon, her impact on Pop music and the moments they shared.

Watch below…

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Awkward.

That’s how many deemed Lana Del Rey‘s televised debut last month when she took to the Saturday Night Live stage.

And yet the hype surrounding the 25 year old has only intensified, propelling the her first major label effort ‘Born To Die’ to the top of the charts globally.

Continuing the promotional push for the critically acclaimed set, Del Rey took centre-stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to perform standout cut ‘Video Games’.

Watch Del Rey continues to justify her buzz below…

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