Gospel princess Kierra Sheard is looking for 2013 to launch her already established career into the stratosphere.

Yes, she has had many-a-hit reign atop Billboard’s gospel chart, but now the soaring songstress has tapped top hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface and songwriter TC (Brandy, Tamar Braxton) to help map the sounds set to nest on her sixth album.

Already teasing behind the scenes looks at its creation via her hit BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ (and recent live performances), now Miss Sheard introduces ‘Trumpets Blow’ – the thumping Jerkins/TC crafted number setting the net ablaze for gospel and secular fans.

Have your first listen below:

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Keri Hilson is still cooking up her third studio album, however the R&B belle took a brief break to whip up  something quite different.

Hitting Instagram, the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ singer shared a snap of herself making renown African dish “Fufu”. She wrote with post:

“making fufu is a reaaal workout! gotta put your back into it”

The pic will do little to quell speculation that Hilson is currently dating Congolese NBA star Serge Ibaka. That said, given that our main concern is the music rather than the romance, we’re ready for Ms. Keri to serve up that new LP. She recently told That Grape Juice that the as yet untitled set will feature production from longtime collaborators Timbaland and Polow Da Don.

Peep some of our favourite Keri moments below because we feel like it…

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This week will see old foes/contemporary rivals Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez hit Pop’s shores with brand new music, lifted from their respective new albums.

In teaching their younger chart staples a thing or two in how to promote a release, the ladies’ quest for commercial relevancy in today’s market has seen them craft campaigns worthy of their celebrity and their stock as entertainers.

In short, they’re out for blood.

Now, as we gear up to enjoy both releases, we ask….

Whose single are you looking forward to the most?

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‘Million dollar….’ 

Paris Hilton, Christina Milian and Kimora Lee Simmons join ‘Rich Gang’ for their well executed new video for the single ‘Tap Out‘, released to the world this morning.

Featuring a number of GIF ready scenes from Lil Wayne, Birdman, Future, Nicki Minaj and Mack Maine, the Hannah Lux-Davis piece now awaits your viewing pleasure below…

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‘Kisses Down Low’ diva Kelly Rowland was spotted down in Las Vegas this evening to lend a stirring rendition of the U.S. national anthem for the highly anticipated Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero boxing match.

Rowland, who is in preparation for a lengthy spell down the promo trail in support of her 4th studio LP ‘Talk A Good Game’, delivered a knockout performance with her take on the historic tune.

See what we mean below:

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Two years after impacting the Billboard 200 with ‘The Good, The Bad & The Sexy’, ‘Closer‘ entertainer Joe is gearing up to release a brand new album this Summer, and has enlisted the help of ‘Lose To Win’ chart topper Fantasia to make it happen.

Details below….

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Lauryn Hill is back!

The iconic songstress unwrapped new song ‘Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)’ moments ago.

Not quite the triumphant comeback with the PR bells and whistles attached, the release -or at least its timing-has more to do with Hill’s current court case.

For, as earlier reported, longtime label Sony Music swooped in to save the revered singer by leveraging her outstanding tax debts against a new deal which sees her get her own imprint at the industry giant. Christened Obverse Creation Music, the first offering from the venture is ‘Neurotic’ which was silently released to iTunes within the hour.

Hill’s reasonings for the release and the song itself await after the jump…

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 ‘Superwoman’ singer Lil Mo was crowned ‘Queen of Shade’ by Power 105 hosts on her recent visit to the controversial radio series.  Indeed, the songstress, who is in hot promotion of her participation in the forthcoming ‘R&B Divas’ spinoff ‘R&B Divas: LA’ (TV One), dropped by the studio to share dibs on it and more.

As always, the radio crew “went there” – quizzing Mo on comments she’s made about fellow R&B diva Keyshia Cole.  Never one to bite her tongue, tuck in below to hear her defend her thoughts in a very interesting way:

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As one of the few Pop stars whose success is hinged on their talent versus sensationalism, it’s not often Pink falls foul of public favour.

However, a sect of fans in Birmingham, England have been laying into the Grammy winning singer after she was forced to postpone her ‘Truth About Love Tour’ stop there after becoming ill.

Fed up with the jibes, the 33-year-old took to her official website to write an open letter. And yes, it’s as warm and witty as you’d think. Check it out after the jump…

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‘Mannequin’ belle Katy Perry turned heads in NYC recently, snapped on her way out of her Tribeca Hotel as work reportedly continues on her fourth studio album.

Reportedly set for launch this year, the project will mark her first since her Dr.Luke driven ‘Teenage Dream’, now certified 2x Platinum in the US and boasting global sales of over 6 millions- certified 4x Platinum in Australia and 3x Platinum in New Zealand.

Will her new project fare just as well?

Weigh in after enjoying more pics below…

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With just ten days remaining before Eve‘s new album ‘Lip Lock’ arrives in stores, the femcee has hit the televised promotional trail in support of the set.

The self-professed Pitbull In A Skirt took front stage center on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening to perform the LP’s latest single ‘Make It Out This Town’ alongside Gabe Saporta from Starship Cobra. 

Speaking of her commercial hopes for the project, Eve told That Grape Juice recently that she’d be “lying if I said I didn’t want to sell-sell with this record”.

Watch her perform to ensure she does just after the jump…

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Brit-Pop belles The Saturdays made many a headline this week following news that yet another member is expecting a child (see: Frankie Sandford).

The revelation was a bittersweet one for fans, who – fresh off celebrating the group’s first #1 single ‘What About Us‘- were anticipating their new album.

Keen to dispel any doubt about the band’s future, today saw the ladies tease their latest single ‘Gentleman’ on Twitter.

Little is known about the cut beyond the fact that it’ll receive its full premiere next week. Take a listen below…

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