New Keri Hilson Promo PicsAs the release of Keri Hilson’s debut LP ‘In A Perfect Word’ draws nearer (due September 23rd), new promotional shots for the project have surfaced. Keri looks great. Real classy.

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It seems Solange is covering all bases here in the UK during her short promotional trip. The singer stopped by The Charlotte Church show tonight to perform the classic ‘Be My Baby’ with host Church. Check it out:

I really enjoyed their rendition; they seemed to too lol.

What do you think of the performance?

Ashanti Covers Page Six R&B songstress Ashanti appears in the latest issue of Page Six magazine. The 27 year old star speaks on, among other things, her industry competition, Rihanna as well as her wedding plans:

On Her Competition:

“I’d hear a song on the radio and wish mine was next. But I respect a lot of the artists who’ve come along since I was out, especially Rihanna. She’s smart and she’s worked the business instead of having the business work her.”

On Her Wedding Plans:

“I’ve been planning my wedding in my head since I was a little girl, and it just keeps getting more elaborate. I’m a huge fan of the Caribbean, so if I don’t get married in New York, it would have to be on the beach.”

I welcome her honesty about her current standing in the industry and that things have changed. That said, I’m not sure I wholesomely agree with the Rihanna bit…

Your thoughts?

Rihanna Reveals All (Well Kinda)Pop star Rihanna was snapped in this very revealing outfit last night in New York City (you may need to look at this one extra closely to see what we’re talking about).
Riri continuing to up her fashion game or attention seeking?

What do you think of the pic?
Solange is currently over here in the UK promoting her awesome new single ‘I Decided (Part 2). The youngest of the Knowles clan stopped by GMTV this morning to perform the track. Check it out:

Great performance! Though real laid back, Solange delivered a fantastic vocal showing. Did anyone hear her vocal runs and ‘that’ high-note at the end. Good stuff.

What do you think of the performance?

Jay-Z Covers VIBE's 15th Anniversay CoverRapper Jay-Z features on the cover of VIBE magazine’s 15th Anniversary ‘Juice’ issue.

I’ll throw this out to you guys (hint hint)…

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Solange Named Ambasador For ArmaniBurgeoning star Solange has been named as an ambassador for Amarni – more specifically, an ambassador for their Armani Jeans line. Check out the report via Vogue below:

“Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. Solange epitomises this style perfectly and brings to it that swing so evident in her new single, I Decided,” Giorgio Armani commented on his newest muse.

The profile-boosting partnership couldn’t come at a better time for Solange, whose second album, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley Street Dreams (from which I Decided is taken), is released on August 26 prior to her embarking on a worldwide tour this autumn.

More power to her.

In other Solange news, the singer/songwriter has been added to the star-studded line-up for this years Fashion Rocks event, which includes big sis Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna.

Your thoughts?

Peep the alternate cover for Nelly’s forthcoming new LP ‘Brass Knuckles’ (due September 16th):

Interesting. I can’t help but think that the fact none of Nelly’s 4 releases from this album (yes, 4) have managed to catch means the age-old ‘sex sells’ notion being served up here. I’m sure many aren’t complaining, though lol…

Original cover:

Original 'Brass Knuckles'

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New Beyonce Fashion Rocks ShotBeyonce is set to take to the stage at this year’s Fashion Rocks event in New York’s Radio City Music Hall on September 5th. In the meanwhile, though, the ‘Deja Vu’ singer features in Fashion Rocks magazine, the above pic being from her shoot. She working that that sexy meets classy look.
Other acts confirmed to perform at the annual show are Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas.

What do you think of the pic?

Outkast’s Big Boi is currently prepping his 2nd solo LP,’ Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’, for an October release. The video for the set’s first single ‘Sumthin’s Gotta Give’. I’m liking the Mary J. Blige assisted song and accompanying vid too. John Legend, actor Hill Harper and DJ Drama all make cameos.

What do you think of the song / video?

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