R&B beauty Brandy has been named one of many Hip-Hop/R&B stars lined up to join the listing of VH1’s award winning documentary series ‘Behind The Music’.  With names like Madonna, Mary J. Blige, and Celine Dion already earning the show record viewership, its new season looks to bring all eyes on hip-hop/R&B acts with rappers Pitbull and Nas joining the ‘What About Us’ beauty.

As reports surface indicating that her  ‘Behind the Music’ interview was scheduled to be conducted this past Saturday (her birthday), the loss of the singer’s idol, Whitney Houston, undoubtedly affected the interview’s completion.

Yet, as in every other facet of the young singer’s career, she is pressing forward as Billboard confirms the following dates as the scheduled airtimes of the show’s upcoming season:

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As reported here, ‘We Break The Dawn’ belle Michelle Williams has recently toyed with the idea of breaking from her dance offerings to release new gospel music.  On the heels of her 2008 criminally underrated dance album ‘Unexpected’, Williams has been crafting the sound for her 4th LP – introduced by the buzz of the upbeat ‘On the Run’.

Taking  to our friends over at HipHollywood to discuss the sound of her next offerings, the ‘Hello Heartbreak’ hitmaker hinted she may be taking a trip back to her (musical) home turf.  After much acclaim for her first two solo projects, 2002’s ‘Heart To Yours’ and 2004’s ‘Do You Know’, Williams says she knows the near future may see her marry the genres of her past works.

See what else Miss Michelle shared after the jump:

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As previously reported, items from late singer Whitney Houston‘s catalog have logged a 10,000% increase in sales since the singer’s untimely passing last Saturday.  In such, Billboard reports that the singer’s ‘Greatest Hits’ package lands on this week’s #6 spot.

However, fans should be mindful that such information is representative of only one day of official sales reports.  News has now surfaced the singer has moved a whopping 1 million units of singles and albums in less than a week.

Details inside:

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An outpour of grief and mourn continues to grip the industry as friends and fans of late Pop icon Whitney Houston share their condolences.  And, much like many-a-young R&B songstress, Fantasia regularly cited Miss Houston as an influence for her own offerings.

Also like Houston, Barrino found her base in the church.  Such base undoubtedly helped shape Houston’s sound, style, and influence across multiple genres – unmistakably found (and referenced) in many of both singers’ recordings and live showings.

Now, at a recent stop in Chicago, Fantasia was found giving a tearful testimony in honor of the fallen singer.  Hear her thoughts below:

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In a time where best selling albums are few and far between, the success of Adele‘s ‘21′ has come as a welcome surprise to Pop connoisseurs the world over.

Averaging with 200,000 units world wide each week, the album’s chart reign is showing no signs of letting up, and now- find out why it is set to stifle its rivals even more this week, below…

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She plays sassy Tasha Mack on hit BET sitcom ‘The Game’, so it’s only natural that actress Wendy Raquel Robinson looks all flavours of diva on the cover DENIM magazine’s ‘Black Issue’.

Peep more shots of the shoot below, as well as quotes from the feature. Slaying at 44. Work!

Via The YBF:

DENIM:  While “The Game” is receiving record ratings since its return last season, there is still a bit of backlash.  How do you and the cast handle negativity towards the show?
WRR: You know people are always looking for something fresh- something new.  The criticism last year was that we [The Game] were moving too fast. Now we’re moving too slow.  We have 22 episodes and it has to build up. It’s hard for me to watch the show to see where improvement is needed- I mean if we’re in it we don’t see it.

DENIM: Do you ever see pieces of yourself in your role as Tasha Mack?  If so, in what ways are you similar?
WRR: Well I do have an alter-ego similar to Tasha Mack! [laughs] Her name is Miss Wendy! Miss Wendy about her business and will snap.  She crazy and wants things done her way! [laughs]

Your thoughts?

If you love Female Rap, February 14th 2012 is one date you won’t be forgetting anytime soon.

Because on that day, Rap rivals Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim set the net on fire with brand spanking new music, Minaj with ‘Starships‘ and Jones with ‘If You Love Me‘.

Now, find out how both ladies are faring online below…

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Following her controversial set at the 2012 Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj has come under fire from ‘The Catholic League‘, who have labelled the Rapper a blasphemous attention seeker.

Details below…

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As was to be expected, Adele‘s set at the 54th Annual Grammys has led to a boost in sales of ‘21‘, her latest LP.

To be exact, with 237,000 copies sold this week, it enjoys a sales increase of 95%.

Full story below…

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As a man, Jay Z is one of Pop’s more celebrated entities, admired for his music as well as his well publicized business feats.

The ‘Blueprint‘ for many a musician turned mogul, his rags to riches story is astounding to say the least- and now, find out why Pop force Nicki Minaj has plans to follow suit below…

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As the face MAC’s Viva Glam campaign, Rap star Nicki Minaj took to ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ today to raise awareness for the brand’s cause.

Indeed, joined by Ricky Martin, Minaj discussed the campaign’s fight against HIV/AIDs with Robin Roberts, revealing- for the very first time- how the disease has affected her personally.

Watch below…

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It’s been a turbulent few years for Pop trier Nicole Scherzinger. Axed from the X Factor and her music career in a perpetual state of “so-so”, the 32 year old strangely has the uncanny ability to always landing on her heels. A point underlined by the launch of her ‘Killer Love Tour’ this week.

The European trek kicked off in Brussels, Belgium on Monday and looked to be quite the treat. Choreographed by JaQuel Knight (the force behind Beyonce‘s ‘Single Ladies’), the show – by all accounts – is a high-octane, dance-filled, ball of brilliance. Brilliance only marred by a ‘hit-lacking’ set-list. Underscoring, again, the exact problem with “brand Scherzinger” – the material.

 She has everything (the voice, the moves, the look),  yet it was difficult to assemble a lengthy array of performances (for songs) which were in any way interesting.

We can only hope she finds the right material pronto. For, as you’ll see below, she has ‘it’ in abundance.

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