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Disastrous might be one word to describe the current state of Mariah Carey’s career, now stained in the commercial mess that is new album ‘Me.I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ and talk that the icon’s fun in the chart sun has now come to an end.

Unfortunately, while other artists have seen LPs that failed to fly in the US fare better in smaller markets, this week has brought with it further shame for ‘The Chanteuse’, which slipped 40 spots in one week in the United Kingdom..a fortnight after its release.

Find out why the UK arm of her promo machine needs a new line of work below…

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Originally released by Garry Morris in 1983, the Jimmy Bowen-produced classic ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ is perhaps better known for Bette Midler‘s take on it in 1989, lifted from the ‘Beaches‘ soundtrack one year earlier.

However, what most may not know is the significance the number has for Patti Labelle, who performed the classic before Midler did at 1985’s ‘Look to the Rainbow Tour.’

Now, the entertainer has detailed her decision to cover the song during her recent interview with ‘Conversations with Arthel Neville.’

Her emotional confession below…

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Nine years ago, Bobby V sat atop R&B’s food chain with singles ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Slow Down’.

This year, as he continues on in his bid to enjoy similar success with his latest material, the R&B staple shares his thoughts on the genre’s current state with Atlanta‘s ‘KISS 104.1.’

There, he weighed in on the “discouraging” nature of today’s sound and its affect on youth unfamiliar with the musicality that inspired him to become a performer in the first place.

Press play for his take, below…

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Consider yourself a fan of Maxis‘ ‘The Sims‘?

If you answered with “yes”, you’ll be pleased to learn that the video game developer has unleashed the release date for its fourth instalment!

So, just when can you expect to get your hands on the hit game and all its brand spanking new features?

Find out below…

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As vocal legends go, few come more equipped than Patti Labelle and Mariah Carey.

Though from different eras, the dynamite diva’s have made it routine to honor one another at many points in their illustrious careers.

One of their most celebrated showings serves as this week’s From The Vault pick – their performance during Labelle’s ‘Live One Night Only’ TV special in 1998.

Together, the powerhouses blew the roof off the venue with a rendition of Cheryl Lynn‘s 1978 Disco classic ‘Got To Be Real’.

Watch the icons trade belts, whistles, and sass above…

Your thoughts?

 

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Tracy Morgan remains hospitalized from a horrific six-car pileup in New Jersey Saturday morning that left one dead. However according to sources, he’s “smiling.”

Details below…

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She may reign supreme as the Queen of Pop and R&B, but this month has seen Beyonce impact Billboard‘s ‘Hot Rock’ chart, soaring to the tally on the commercial wings of John Mayer.

Full story below…

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Nicole Scherzinger is back and ready for blast off with new single ‘Your Love’.

The singer, who unleashed the cut production as the lead release from her upcoming new album, today revealed the track’s accompanying cover.

Lush.

Haven’t heard the The-Dream/Tricky Stewart produced number? Take a listen below…

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Check out Kelly Rowland!

The R&B chanteuse glowed as she performed at the Rhythm On The River music extravaganza in Oklahoma yesterday (June 7th).

Joining the likes of T.I. and Nelly, the diva rocked the house with hits such as ‘Motivation’ and ‘Like This’.

Peep more pics of Ms. Kelly below…

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Now months removed from buzz singles ‘Rick James’ and ‘Next Time’, Keyshia Cole has taken to Miami, Florida  to continue work on her latest studio album, it has emerged today.

For there, while whipping up new jams for the release, did the singer reveal that she had caught up with R&B’s very own Jamie Foxx at an undisclosed studio, uploading a pic of the pair together on Twitter minutes ago.

A Grammy winning sight to be hold below…

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Pop force Cheryl Cole charged onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage tonight to offer the first live performance of new single ‘Crazy Stupid Love’.

The showing, which precedes the debut of song’s video on Monday, saw The X Factor judge joined by Tinie Tempah and an army of dancers.

How did she fare? Find out below!

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With the fate of Justin Bieber‘s career very much uncertain following the unearthing of footage of the star making racist slurs, the singer’s celebrity friends are springing to his defence.

The latest? The 20-year-old’s “mentor” Usher.

Today saw the ‘Good Kisser’ crooner pen an open letter on Instagram, re-affirming his support for Bieber.

Check it out below…

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