Chris Brown‘s comeback campaign shows no sign of slowing. Indeed, despite being a fixture on charts and countdown’s globally, the 22 year old returns to the format which facilitated his ‘return’ – the mixtape.

His third free effort to date, ‘Boy In Detention’ sees Brown ditch his playful flirtation with Hip-Hop, replacing it with a full-fledge rap effort.

Released today, the set features unique spin’s on Drake’s ‘Marvin’s Room’, Big Sean’s ‘My Last’, among other cuts.

Take a listen (and download) below…

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Pop starlets The Saturdays get ‘All Fired Up’ on the latest single to from their third studio album (due November). The high-octane is set for release on September 4th, with its accompanying video due anytime now.

So as to tide fans over, Rochelle, Una, Vanessa, and co have released an official teaser for the clip.

Check it out after the jump…

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In what is already heating up all corners of the net (despite surfacing moments ago), the 911 called made by a member of staff at the hotel where Rap performer Nicki Minaj was assaulted weeks ago has surfaced.

To refresh your memory as to what happened click here, and to hear the police call just listen below…

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R&B heartthrob Trey Songz is the first of (assuredly) many remixes to surface of Drake‘s latest endeavor ‘Headlines‘.  In the track, the  ‘Say Aah’ singer had much to say about headlines circling his own name – including rumors on his sexuality, dating life, and everyone’s favorite topic, the “haters”.

We’ll let you decide if the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ star kills the track  – in a good or bad way.  Take a listen after the jump:

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Get a look at what newly named Empress Kelly Rowland is serving in her sizzling VIBE spread.  Released shortly before the singer’s 3rd studio album ‘Here I Am’ hit stores, the ‘Work’ singer is seen putting in just that in the mag photos (which you can see below).

Get into Miss Kelly’s VIBE (thanks to HKAccess):

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Beyonce is certainly making her magazine rounds.  While fans can catch the diva on the cover of the new ‘Harper’s Bazaar’, she can also be spotted in the latest issue of Marie Claire.  Dishing with the mag on her ‘must-haves’, the ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ singer listed her ‘favorite things’ on topics ranging from books to movies.

See what made the list after the jump:

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Lately the ladies of DC3 have been making quite the (collective and separate) splash across charts and headlines alike.  And, with former members Kelly Rowland and Beyonce both currently riding Billboard 200’s top 10, Michelle Williams is said to be readying her own return to the charts.  In an in depth interview with our friends over at The BoomBox the ‘We Break the Dawn’ singer broke news about her upcoming album – sounds, guests, and much more.

Check after the jump for more on Ms. Williams:

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R&B diva Jennifer Hudson was just one of many celebs on hand for U.S. president Barack Obama‘s 50th birthday celebration.  The songstress led the crowd in singing ‘Happy Birthday’ for the president, then stepped off into a solo performance of Beatles‘ classic ‘Let It Be’.

See J.Hud deliver like only she can after the jump:

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Just weeks before the show is set to air, MTV announced the addition of a new category to the Video Music Awards listing – Best Video With a Message.  The former music channel had this to say:

“The special category, in conjunction with MTV Act (that’s us!), celebrates the union between music and social activism, and highlights artists who created music videos that made us think about the world around us.

These artists could have just made party songs, but instead they also took a stand against bullying, fought for LGBT rights and reminded us why we’re all special.”

Find out the nominees after the jump:

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Already known for her outrageous fashion and daring threads, it would only be fitting that fashionista Lady Gaga would team up with legendary fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier (Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyonce) for an hourlong TV special this September.  Entitled ‘Gaga By Gaultier’ , the special will be mostly dedicated to Gaga’s fashion, with appearances from the diva herself unveiling the inspirations behind her many looks.

Fans can look for the special on September 12, 8/7 central standard time on The CW.

In other Gaga news, fans can also look to see the singer in her latest visual as yesterday she announced via Twitter that her highly anticipated ‘You & I’ video will be her 1000th tweet – with the announcement being her 991st.

Will you be watching ‘Gaga By Gaultier’?

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Fans of the late Amy Winehouse will be pleased to know new music is expected from the ‘Back To Black’ singer as early as September.  Legendary jazz/standard singer Tony Bennett (via Columbia Records) will be releasing the pair’s duet ‘Body And Soul’ next month with all proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation (a children’s charity setup by Amy’s father Mitch Winehouse).   The singer’s father is quoted as saying:

Via Mirror:

“The fact that Amy’s voice is sounding as amazing and beautiful as ever and she is singing with the great Tony Bennett seems the most fitting tribute of all at this very difficult time.”

Said to be one of the late singer’s idols, Amy joins a list of other high profile divas set to guest on the album.  Due September 20, Bennett’s  ‘Duets II’ will feature ‘Body and Soul’ as well as collaborations with Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Queen Latifah.

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With a career that has already served hit films, reality tv, music, and fashion, ‘I’m Real’ singer Jennifer Lopez adds to that ever-growing list in the September issue of ‘O’ magazine (where she serves as guest fashion editor).  Showing off threads from her new Kohl’s fashion line, the ageless diva  is said to have chosen the wardrobe and make-up for the models.

See more of J.Lo below:

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