A new song from J.Cole has just surfaced. The track, ‘It Won’t Be Long’, was produced by the rapper himself and will be featured the Lime Lights Exclusive mixtape. Give the track a listen below via Sermon:

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With reports swirling that Christina Aguilera may be on her way out of RCA/Sony Music in search of greener pastures at Live Nation, the chairman of the latter (who doubles as the singer’s manager) has decided to speak out against the allegations.

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Diva Jennifer Lopez looks set to stage a commercial comeback, after landing a spot on the American Idol judging panel. According to reports, the 41 year old is to replace Ellen Degeneres, whose sensational departure from the hit show (after just one season) was announced a few hours ago.

Full story & poll after the jump…

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When news surfaced that Leona Lewis had returned to the recording studio, many a media outlet assumed such sessions were for the X-Factor star’s 3rd album. However, according to fresh reports today, Lewis, 25, is prepping a re-release of her sophomore effort ‘Echo’ – which is set to hit stores ‘before Christmas’.

Full story after the jump…

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With Christina Aguilera‘s latest LP ‘Bionic’ currently no where to be seen on the charts, new reports are suggesting that her long-time label RCA are concerned with the singer’s ‘headstrong’ attitude.

Aguilera, 29, is said to have bumped heads with the label many a time over the direction of the album…an album which went on to become, not only a commercial catastrophe, but the lowest selling of the star’s career.

Full story below…

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Lloyd found himself in hot water late last year when he claimed that Ciara had been changed by fame. The singer suggested that because of how she had changed that he doesn’t “get down with her anymore”. However, Lloyd has decided to issue a public apology regarding his statements. Peep what he had to say below:

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Solange posed it up for fashion mag Refinery 29 recently. As well as featuring in a pictorial, the ‘T.O.N.Y’ singer opened up about why she stepped away from House of Dereon, her new afro, new album, the Beyonce comparisons, and more. Pics and quotes after the jump…

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During Eminem‘s rousing set at Activision’s Pre-E3 Party last night, the rapper brought out your favourite model and mine, Rihanna, to bleet sing her little heart out on their new single ‘Love The Way You Lie’. Peep their performance below…

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Things are not looking good for Christina Aguilera…at all. The 29 year old’s latest LP ‘Bionic’ is on course to limp into the charts with dismal sales. More below…

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Rihanna’s video for ‘Rockstar 101’ debuted moments ago. The song, which will be serviced to radio on June 1st, serves as the 4th official US single from her ‘Rated R’ LP. Check it out below:

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While Lady GaGa remains silent on the every-growing comparisons between her and Christina Aguilera, 29 year old Aguilera has taken a swipe at the ‘Bad Romance’ singer in the latest issue of OUT magazine. Check out what she had to say after the jump…

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Hailed by industry heavyweights as ‘the next big thing’, 24 year old Brit Smith, more commonly known as Matisse, looks poised for a very successful 2010.

The latest addition to the Jive Records roster, Matisse is no stranger to the limelight. Indeed, she named herself after one of her favourite painters who refused to give up as a struggling artist. Some may remember the stunning starlet‘s first industry outing as one half of sisterly duo Brit & Alex back in 2008. While that project didn’t take off – resulting in the sisters disbanding, Matisse the solo star looks set for a much brighter future, if the phenomenal reception to her infectious debut single ‘Better Than Her’ is anything to go by.

So much so is the buzz surrounding the singer that many of music’s biggest hitmakers are queuing up to work on her debut LP. The following are but a few of them:

“Matisse is one of my favourite new artists. She brings a playful energy back to pop music reminiscent of early Madonna” – Kevin Rudolf

“She’s a natural superstar who’s a deadly combo of sexiness and class.…” – Dallas Austin

“Matisse is an artist with the goods! … Someone to keep an eye out for in 2010!” – Tricky Stewart

“Matisse is the complete artist. … [She] is the real deal!” – Harvey Mason Jr.

Though born in Connecticut, Matisse’s teenage years were spent here in London – an experience which no doubt influences the international sound her music boasts; an honest (non-cliché) fusion of Pop, Electronica, and R&B. A fusion, I found, greatly demonstrated on the Dallas Austin produced ‘Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies’ – which you can listen to below.

A breath of fresh air, Matisse will no doubt be a name on the lips of many very soon!

Check out ‘Better Than Her’ and ‘Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies’ below:

Better Than Her

Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies

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For more on Matisse, check out her official website, as well as her Myspace. You can also follow her on Twitter.

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