With music sales dwindling, artists are being forced to cultivate cutting edge ways to push their product.

And while some, such as U2, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, have managed to innovate and elevate effectively, others…not so much.

Case in point Usher.

The star, who is currently on tour after scrapping the release of his new album ‘UR’, has teamed up with cereal giant Honey Nut Cheerios to release a new song.

Details on the odd deal below…

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Legendary comedian and television star Bill Cosby got a legendary roasting on Monday, courtesy of his legion of Twitter followers.

He’s arguably America’s favorite TV dad, but as of late – per a collection of shocking rape allegations – his reputation faces tarnish.  That pending tarnish was in full effect when the star, much like Robin Thicke and R. Kelly learned the hard way, took to Twitter to ask users do answer a question or perform a task.

Cosby playfully asked fans to “meme” a photo, but some of the captions they came up with were so unflattering that he immediately yanked down the photo.  See some of the best of the worst below:

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August brought with it news that R&B’s top beaus Chris Brown & Trey Songz were joining forces and hitting the road in support of their most respective sixth albums ‘X’ and ‘Trigga’ – both of which topped the US R&B charts upon their release.

Now, after giving fans a taste of what’s to come with a series joint remixes, the Virginian duo finally unveil the full list of their forthcoming 2015 tour dates.

Will the heartthrobs be collecting hearts and panties in a city near you?  Find out below:

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It looks like our girl Fantasia isn’t the only one set to hear wedding bells soon!

If reports are to be believed, eccentric Urban popstress Solange is en route down the aisle to longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson. With details kept under wraps for quite some time, news has it the ‘I Decided’ diva has decided to say “I do” soon – and we mean soon!

Find out the details below:

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In a bid to ensure that you’ll be buying her new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart,’ songstress K. Michelle is wasting no time keeping the promo rolling in support of the project.

In addition to sending fans into a frenzy by unveiling photos from the set of her forthcoming single ‘If They Knew’ with the Biggest Bawse Rick Ross (seen after the jump), the southern Belle’s sharp tongue can be heard ringing on the small screen again via her new VH1 reality show.

As if that’s not enough, Miss Michelle keeps the good times rolling with a new lyric video for her next single ‘Maybe I Should Call.’ Get into it below and let us know how you feel: 

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J is moving at lightening speed with her new album ‘Sweet Talker’.

Having blazed the charts with lead single ‘Bang Bang’ and earned critical acclaim with its follow up ‘Burnin’ Up’, the British bred belter has announced her latest Stateside single ‘Masterpiece’.

Playing at a somewhat slower tempo, the Josh Alexander production sounds well-suited for the time of year and serves as a solid Winter warmer.

Check out its lyric video below…

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Fifth Harmony are heating up this Winter with their hot new single ‘Sledgehammer’.

The track, which is the second song to be served up from their debut album ‘Reflection’ (due January 26th), was given its first TV performance last night on the pre-show for the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Beamed in from Miami via satellite, Normani, Ally, Camila, Lauren, and Dinah delivered an electrifying showing.

Watch ’em werk after the jump…

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Guess which entertainer performed the Hill classic ‘Happy Birthday To You‘ for Warner/Chappell Music President Jon Platt hours ago?

Hint: She was  high school pals with Grammy award winning creative Bryan-Michael Cox and once served as an opening act for ‘Loving Me 4 Me‘ singer Christina Aguilera!

Not sure who it is?

Find out after the jump…

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The microwaving of Rihanna‘s latest plate of greasy McMusic has been shroud in secrecy.

Indeed, sans select studio snaps, the only indication that the diva’s new album is nigh has been her well-timed return to Instagram and the slew of new photoshoots that followed.

However, in a new interview, Ne-Yo has revealed that he has had sessions with the 26-year-old – adding that what he’s heard of the rest of the LP is “incredible”.

Details below…

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Kelly Rowland added “mother” to the long list of titles she holds last week.

As reported, the ‘Dirty Laundry’ diva gave birth to a bouncing baby boy named Titan Jewell Witherpoon.

The youngster is the first child for the singer and husband/manager Tim Witherspoon.

With the world’s eyes awaiting the first glimpse of TJ, Ms. Kelly has shared a teaser snap along with a new song titled ‘Mommy’s Little Baby (A Lullaby)’.

Check it out below…

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Emeli Sande is renown for a number of songs, including chart-topper ‘Next To Me’. However, one person the star won’t be singing that track to is husband Adam Gouraguine.

For, the singer-songwriter has sensationally revealed that she is divorcing her partner after just one year of marriage.

Full story below…

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 “Rock Soul” diva Fantasia is flaunting a different kind of rock these days.

The ‘Back To Me’ maestra may have seen her fair share of relationship woes over the past few years, but if her recent social media posts are anything to judge by, good things do come to those that wait.  That good thing, as you will see below, is confirmation of her engagement to recently unveiled beau Kendall Taylor.

We’re going to warn you now…you may want to put on some shades before you cop a gander at this piece.

It’s all after the jump:

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