An alternate version of Ke$ha’s ‘Take It Off’ surfaced recently. The song, which has thus far climbed to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, is the 4th single from her ‘Animal’ LP to achieve platinum status. Check out the video below:

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Dance diva Kelly Rowland hit the stage here in the UK today to perform her new European single ‘Forever And A Day’ on The Alan Titchmarsh Show. She also confirmed the British release date of her as yet untitled third album..

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Chris Brown was a busy in New York City last evening. The singer/dancer attended the private launch of Swatch’s New Gents Collection at Gansevoort Park Avenue as well as the ‘106 & Park’ 10 year anniversary celebration at BET studios. Peep the photos of Brown alongside Fabolous and Bow Wow below via Getty Images:

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It appears Nas is once again at loggerheads with record label executives. The acclaimed rapper, who is no stranger to industry controversy (see: ‘Hip Hop Is Dead’, ‘Untitled’), has published an open letter to his label Def Jam – regarding the handling of his new project, ‘Lost Tapes Vol. 2’.

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R&B heavyweight Toni Braxton announced that she is filing once again for bankruptcy. The news, which surfaced today, comes on the singer’s 43rd birthday.

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Trey Songz made a promotional appearance on ‘The Mo’Nique Show’ last evening. The far from humble entertainer performed his current singles ‘Can’t Be Friends’ and ‘Bottoms Up’ from his ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’ album’.

Songz also took part in a short interview where he discussed how he managed to remain so “authentic” as an artist. Check out all the action below:

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Amidst the public furore directed toward her, Cheryl Cole has unveiled the tracklisting for her second studio album ‘Messy Little Raindrops’ (due November 1st). Check out what the X Factor judge will be serving up this go round after the jump…

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BET’s ‘106 & Park’ celebrated it’s 10th anniversary today. The live event brought out all of the show’s hosts including it’s originators AJ and Free. Check out some of the performances and interviews from Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Ciara and more below:

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Chris Brown paid Angie Martinez at Hot 97 a visit today. The electric entertainer took the time to discuss his failed tour plans with Usher and even shared his views on false friends in the industry who he says can “kick some rocks”. Peep what he had to say below:

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Yesterday, after celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Jennifer Hudson visited the House of Blues to perform a powerful rendition of Whitney Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’. Check out the fan footage below:

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Beyonce made a surprise appearance on ‘The Today Show’ this morning. The electrifying entertainer popped in to support her mother Tina Knowles‘ new Miss Tina clothing line. Peep all the action below:

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Janelle Monae still hasn’t given up on her critically acclaimed ‘The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III of IV)’ LP. The singer/songwriter appeared on ‘Jools Holland’ recently where she performed track 3 off the record – ‘Faster’. Check her performance below:

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