2010 is dealing yet another upset to Ciara. The sultry performer will no longer be featured on Usher’s new song, ‘Hot Toddy’, from his upcoming ‘Versus’ LP (in stores on August 24th). In fact, the song, which surfaced less than a day ago, will only include a contribution from Jay-Z with backing vocals from Ester Dean. There is no word as to why the change. {Source}

Why won’t they let Ciara shine?

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Faith Evans has set an official release date for her next studio album. The record, entitled ‘Something About Faith’, will hit stores on October 5th. The 1st official single (a ballad) is expected to be released shortly. {Source}

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Rapper 50 Cent stopped by The View earlier today to discuss many a topic, including his much-publicized weight-loss, the scars he received from recent tattoo removals, his movies, and much more. As ever with the G-Unit general, never a dull moment.

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Kanye West has decided to rename his upcoming studio album which was formerly named ‘Good Ass Job’. The Hip-Hop giant, who will be releasing the record on September 14th, broke the news via his brand new Twitter account earlier today. A new title for the LP has yet to be chosen. {Source}

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The entire Bad Boy team including Diddy-Dirty Money, Rick Ross, Janelle Monae and a model named Cassie has taken over the cover of the latest issue of VIBE magazine. Diddy took the time to explain the August/September edition and the fact that his long-awaited (and almost forgotten) album, ‘Last Train To Paris’, has been pushed back again to October. The LP was previously scheduled to hit stores on September 20th. Check out what he had to say below (via Punchbowl Blog):

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Peep these new shots of R&B star Brandy strolling through Sunset Plaza, California yesterday. Ms. Norwood stays looking stunning these days! {Spotted over at Necole Bitchie}

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R&B songstress Keyshia Cole is currently hard at work on her fourth studio album. The ‘Let It Go’ singer, who gave birth to her first child in March, recently revealed the name of the LP in an interview with Hip-Hop Diva.

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Peep Cassie tearing down the house like only she can during a recent live show in St Tropez. The video model took centre-stage at the VIP Room, where she served up electrifying performances of her biggest hits (all two of them). Diva.

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After an almost 3 year hiatus from the music scene, Pop star Jamelia has announced that she has signed a new record deal.

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While footage of Chris Brown and Usher’s dance-off in Jamaica has proven difficult to find, video of the two on stage together has finally surfaced. Joined by Dancehall artist Elephant Man, the duo learned some of of the local dances at the ‘Reggae Sumfest’. Peep the fan footage below (shout out to @BreezyFiasco):

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Hip-Hop visionary Kanye West performed 3 new songs at Facebook Headquarters today. Yeezy debuted ‘Lost in the World’, ‘Chain Heavy’, and ‘Sweat on My Face’ at the Palo Alto venue. Check out the footage below (via Rap-Up):

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With the release of his new EP, ‘Versus’, on the horizon (August 24th to be precise), a new track from Usher has surfaced. The Polow Da Don-produced song, entitled ‘Hot Toddy (Ft. Jay-Z)‘, comprises backing vocals from Ester Dean. This is reportedly an alternate version of the record which will feature Ciara on the EP.

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