As the two week countdown for the unveiling of their ‘The Boy Is Mine’ successor begins, the Monica and Brandy have been making small rounds to promote their individual efforts.  Already garnering buzz, the  ‘Talk About Our Love’ diva has been talking with many an outlet, including That Grape Juice, about her highly anticipated set.

Sitting down with our friends at True Exclusives, the last week has seen highlights from the lengthy interview released as teasers before its full debut.

Also dishing on her blossoming love life, now fans can hear Miss Norwood chat about her new album and even preview new music from the songbird.  Get into the action after the jump:

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‘Me & U’ whisperer Cassie is ready to blast her 2012 off with a bang!  In such stride, recent weeks have seen the model-with-a-mic drop by many outlets teasing her soon to surface offerings including a lengthy trailer of ‘King Of Hearts’ – the first single from her forthcoming LP.  Now titled ‘The Seductress’, the serially delayed set has been over 5 years in the making.

But, much to fan delight, 2012 is set to see Puffy’s puppet Ms. Ventura showcase her non-bedroom related talents once again.  While some followers of the songstress have grown weary in anticipation of the full view for the album’s lead visual (as its trailer debuted over a month ago), this weekend saw Cassie take to Twitter to tease its arrival:

We will hold our judgment until the clip is revealed in its entirety.  But chances are, as the trailer has already revealed, this Laurie Ann Gibson choreographed clip may be best viewed on mute.

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‘Miss Independent’ crooner Ne-Yo hasn’t missed a beat on the promo trail for the big screen venture ‘Red Tails’.  Sharing the screen with an all-star cast including Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, and Tristan Wilde, the George Lucas-directed flick sees the famed singer-songwriter get fly in a new way in this biographical film about the historic Tuskeegee Airmen.

Already winning rave reviews from the critics, Ne-Yo plays tour guide in this recently unveiled behind the scenes look at all the action.  Before its U.S. premiere tomorrow (January 20th), fans are invited to get this sneak peek:

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Looks like ‘Lucky Star’ singer Madonna‘s 2012 is already starting off on the right note. Despite mixed reviews for her directorial effort ‘W.E.’, Madge’s musical contribution to the film, ‘Masterpiece’, nabbed ‘Best Original Song’ at tonight’s Golden Globe ceremony (but the film later lost ‘Best Original Score’). Going head to head with fellow music monarch Mary J. Blige, for ‘The Living Proof’ from ‘The Help’, the win marks Madonna’s second Golden Globe  – the first being for ‘Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical’ in the 1996 musical ‘Evita’.

Reportedly putting the finishing touches on her forthcoming album ‘MDNA’, this victory certainly highlights a week that has seen her Madgesty in headlines for less flattering circumstances (see: digs at Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson).  Fans of the diva will next see her on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno continuing her promo rounds for the movie and upcoming album.

Until then get into this video of her acceptance speech and red carpet pics:

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Jennifer Hudson has been booking appearances all across the States in support of her first book ‘I Got This’.  Debuting this week (January 10), the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga has been on the run all week long for book signings, interviews, and the like.  The past week alone has seen her lend her looks to multiple magazine covers and dropping by ‘Dateline’, ‘Dr. Oz’, 106 & Park, ‘The Today Show’, and more.

And, as if she hasn’t racked up enough promo points for the memoir, Hudson can now be seen visiting Access Hollywood.  Despite covering her regular range of topics, the hitmaker also spoke candidly about her desire to have a little girl and her surprising decline of the lead role  for the Academy Award nominated ‘Precious’.  Though reports originally claimed the singer turned down the role due to its ‘weight requirement’, Jennifer offers the real reason why she didn’t tackle the portrayal.

Find out this and more after the jump:

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‘Open Your Heart’ hitmaker Madonna is certainly hoping fans are ready to open hearts, eyes, ears, and wallets to her 12th studio LP ‘MDNA‘ (due in spring).  While the past year or so has seen the diva considerably low key the spotlight is now back on the 53-year-old.

So, in prepping a comeback to the music scene, there is no better way get people talking than talking about other people.  A note she has obviously taken as her ‘ABC Nightline’ interview reveals.

With some fans fuming at her mention of once praised Pop heir Lady Gaga in clips, last night saw the full unveil of the candid interview that is sure to get tongues wagging like only Madge can.

Get your view after the jump:

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Upon the release of Lady GaGa‘s  upbeat anthem ‘Born This Way’, the songbird found herself coming under heavy fire  from many critics who suggested that the number was a direct ‘rip off’ of Madonna‘s iconic jam, ‘Express Yourself‘.

Now, almost a year after ‘Born‘s release, the Pop icon has shared her opinion on the track, an opinion which may just make life very awkward for mutual Interscope boss, Jimmy Iovine and any associated with both ladies.

Her comments below…

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Review of the refreshed Billboard tally tomorrow will find ‘We Found Love’ back atop the Hot 100 after a brief dethrone by ‘Sexy And I Know It’ duo LMFAO.  For what comes as the 9th non-consecutive week, Rihanna‘s faithful Navy have assisted her float back to rule over the singles chart – helping the songstress notch her longest reign yet on that front.

Elsewhere, gal pal Katy Perry was previously showing unstoppable signs of unseating LMFAO from the top spot, but ‘The One That Got Away’ is looking more like the one that won’t make it to #1 as it drops from 3-6.  Despite an acclaimed remix featuring B.O.B. and discounting the song, the former Mrs. Brand has yet to land her record breaking 6th no. 1 single from parent album ‘Teenage Dream’.

Filling out the rest of the charts, Adele (who is currently number 1 on Billboard’s album tally) continues her double dominance of the top 10 with ‘Set Fire To The Rain’ at no. 4 and ‘Someone Like You’ slipping to number 10.  And, while Jay Z/Kanye West and Flo Rida stay put with ‘Ni**as in Paris’ (#7) and ‘Good Feeling’ (#5) respectively, crooner Bruno Mars moves his ‘It Will Rain’ up to the no. 3 spot.

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She might be celebrating her 41st birthday today, but seems the Queen of Hip Hop Soul has decided to gift her fans instead.  As is now well known, ‘I’m The One’ co-stars Mary J. Blige and Drake reteamed for ‘Mr. Wrong’ – the second official lift from her 10th studio album ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues’.  While fans were used to seeing the music monarch take to the stage without the Torontoian’s assistance performing the song, they responded with mixed reviews when he was noticeably absent from the song’s accompanying visual.

Now, in a bid to give ‘Mr. Wrong’ the right treatment, the ‘Headlines’ rapper can now be seen making a cameo in the reboot of the beloved slow jam’s video.  Was Drizzy the missing piece from this puzzle?

You decide after the jump:

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‘And I’m Telling You’ singer Jennifer Hudson has found herself in a media blitz telling fans and weight loss hopefuls of her new book ‘I Got This’.  Already lending her look to multiple magazine covers and dropping by ‘Dateline’, ‘Dr. Oz’, ‘The Today Show’ and more in the last few days, the promo points seem to keep adding up as today marks the official debut of the book on shelves.

Most recently spotted in New York to visit 106 & Park and book retailers Barnes & Noble, the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga was greeted with great fanfare at both locations as she signed ‘Got This’ copies for the patient onlookers.

See J. Hud checking in at both BET and B&N below:

Photos courtesy of BET and OK Magazine!

Fans of the ‘Where You At’ diva will certainly be asking that question more in the coming days as her extensive tour will see her jet across the U.S. in promo of the book.  See her interview with Terrence J and Rocsi of 106 & Park after the jump:

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Jennifer Hudson is doing a take two on NBC this week while on promo tour for her new book ‘I Got This’.  Fans got a glimpse at the songstress last night on her tell all, sit down with NBC’S ‘Dateline’ and today saw the diva drop by again to delve into more of the topics that oft find mention in her interviews – her weight loss, weight loss, family life, and weight loss.

And, as Hudson’s first book/memoir is due to hit shelves tomorrow, fans can expect to see more of the ‘Where You At’ belter on many-an-outlet promoting her first foray into writing.  Catch Jen making her way to ‘Today’ earlier today below:

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As previously reported, former Dirty Money & Danity Kane captain Dawn Richard has earned fan favor with her Brandy-esque track ‘Save Me From U (SMFU)’.  The dramatic, black-and-white clip is the first unveiled from the songstress’s forthcoming ‘GoldenHeart’.  Despite first making rounds on the net over two months ago, last week’s trailer tease certainly amped anticipation for this Ev Salomon-directed clip, now available for viewing in its entirety.

Does the ‘GoldenHeart’ hitmaker strike gold?  You decide after the jump:

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