Try as she may, singing just isn’t Rihanna‘s thing.

Yet, oh can Ms. Fenty strike a pose. Case, point, example her new ad for Armani Jeans.

Snapped by Steven Klein, the shoot channeled classic film noir – with a contemporary twist.

The 23 year old looks stunning in the edgy shoot which was unveiled today, marking yet another endorsement deal for the model.

Should the industry wake up from the slumber that allowed her and her marginal talent to hit it big, she’ll always have her looks to fall back on. Cassie-style.

Until then, we’ll bask in the fierceness that is this shot. Work!

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As she preps for the release of her delayed sophomore effort ‘The MF Life’, R&B singer Melanie Fiona recently took viewers behind the scenes of the visual for the upcoming LP’s second single ‘4 AM’. The music video features labelmate Luke James in the leading male role. Fiona also reveals collaboration details, and her feelings on being labeled a “one hit wonder” in the clip below.

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Prepare yourself for a Dream overload.  Much to fans delight, ‘Falsetto’ hitmaker Mr. Terius Nash (aka The Dream) took to Twitter last night to announce that there will be a follow up to his recently released free LP ‘Terius Nash Est. 1977′. The digital only offering found its way onto the net on August 31st and will tide fans over until his forthcoming fourth studio release ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man‘.

Still not enough Nash? Well, fans will be excited to know the free followup to ‘1977’ may be coming sooner than you think:

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Dream come true for some.  Nightmare for others.

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Fans of multiple Grammy award winner The Dream will be pleased to know that his long awaited ‘1977’ LP is now available for their consumption.

With features from the likes of Big Sean and Pharell Williams, the free internet LP is also home the song ‘Wake Me When It’s Over‘ which found its way online yesterday.

Download ‘1977‘ below…

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Looks like ‘A.M. To P.M.’ singer Christina Milian might be pulling double duty on ABC soon.  Aside from reportedly being in negotiations to ‘Dip It Low’ on Dancing With the Stars next season, Milian also has her sights on the small screen.

Essence reports:

“The mutli-talented singer and actress is said to be in negotiations to star in ABC Family’s newest show ‘Maid in Miami’. Milian would play a maid who also happens to be an aspiring singer.”

Things may be looking up for the former Mrs. Nash as the aforementioned ventures are said to be two of many Christina has been cooking up.  This, of course, would also include her ever-delayed album ‘Elope’.

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Super-producer The Dream may have a few tongues wagging after his extensive interview VIBE magazine.  In the interview, the hit-maker chatted candidly about ex-wife Christina Milian, Ciara‘s failed album, Beyonce’s ‘4’ ,and on why he’s the ‘dopest artist alive’.

Find out what else the ‘Falsetto’ crooner touched on after the jump:

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Things appear to be on track for ‘Jumping Trains’ diva-in-training Jojo.  In addition to news surfacing of her tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean, now there’s news on the singer’s recently revealed lead single ‘Disaster’ (from her forthcoming LP).  And, fans may be surprised at how soon they’ll get a chance to hear it.

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As reported here, Terius Nash (aka The Dream) will be releasing a free LP, ‘Terius Nash Est. 1977′, at the month’s end to build suspense for his forthcoming fourth studio release ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man‘ . The famed producer has released photos from the set of ‘Long Gone’ – the lead single from the free LP.

See more of the action below (via Rap-Up):

This song will be one of 10 featured on The Dream’s forthcoming free LP available for download August 31st.

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Just months after it was confirmed that ‘Motivation’ singer Kelly Rowland would be touring with ‘FAME’ performer Chris Brown on the latter part of 2011,  dates for the concert showings have been confirmed today much to the delight of their respective fans.

The live concert performances come in support of their respective LPs which both enjoyed top ten positions on the Billboard 200 when they were released earlier on this year.

Find out what dates Ms. Rowland has signed on for below…

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Following a series of delays, Lil Wayne‘s hotly anticipated ‘Tha Carter IV’ LP is finally set to arrive in stores on August 29th.

Featuring the talents of John Legend, T-Pain, Drake, Nas and more, the Hip-Hop force enlisted an all-star cast for his ninth studio effort.

Check out the official tracklist for the  standard and deluxe incarnations of the LP below…

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As reported here, fans can expect rapper/singer/producer The Dream to release a free LP (‘Terius Nash Est. 1977’) at the end of this month to whet appetites for his forthcoming, fourth official release ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man‘.  With the latter being readied for a late 2011 release, the ‘Rockin That Thang’ ‘singer’ has revealed details on the direction headed for both releases.

See what he had to say after the jump:

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It’s been a year characterised by chart success for comeback kid Chris Brown. As such, the 22 year old caps it off with a sprawling North American trek billed the ‘F.A.M.E Tour’.

Named after his hit album of the same name, Brown’s jaunt kicks off next month with R&B diva Kelly Rowland featuring as a special guest.

Check out the dates, released a few moments ago, below. {Given her X Factor UK schedule, it’s doubtful Rowland will be featured on the October dates}

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