India.Arie has been winning the praise of listeners globally (and getting its fair share of spins at TGJ HQ) after last week saw her drop ‘Cocoa Butter’ – the lead single to her forthcoming LP ‘Songversation’ (due June 25).

Now, fans have been invited to take a peek at its single artwork (see above).

While the song is not available on Itunes until April 9th, you can get your first listen by clicking here.

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Grammy winning crooner John Legend just unveiled his new Rick Ross-enlisted single ‘Who Do We Think We Are’ yesterday and is already hard at work at its accompanying visual.

Set to be the lead single from Legend’s forthcoming ‘Love In the Future’ (June 25th), get into the interview with the twosome from the set of the video and get into some of the behind the scenes action:

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In a a time where people have become more aware of the prejudices that still exist to disturb the lives of minorities, speaking out against these prejudices as a public figure today is no doubt easier than it would have been for the likes of Madonna or Cyndi Lauper when they boldly did so back in the 80s.

Sure, as unfortunate as this may be to admit, there are some entertainers who while have condemned the mistreatment and legal barriers placed against same sex couples via seemingly heartfelt gestures, but have gone onto prove their motives for doing so are anything but altruistic…more interested in using the gay community to boost their own ‘approval ratings’ in and outside of the industry’s walls.

Today, ‘Chime For Change’ icon Beyonce stood as one of the many who truly does care to make a difference, making her stance on marriage equality very public via her personal Instagram page.

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This generation’s best and brightest R&B acts will be in full effect at the 21st annual Trumpet Awards.

Airing on TVOne this Sunday, the Rickey Smiley-hosted affair will see Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton, Luke James, Tamela Mann, Avant, and ‘R&B Divas’ castmates Syleena Johnson, Monifah, Keke Wyatt, and more hit the stage in support of their current projects and/or to pay homage to the night’s honorees Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson.

The 21^stAnnual Trumpet Awards will make its way to TV this Sunday, March 31 at 8 PM EST only on TV One.

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 And we thought the original was hot!

We had to take a double take today after one view of the explicit version of Robin Thicke‘s latest video ‘Blurred Lines’.  Serving as the first single from his yet-titled new album, the T.I. and Pharrell-assisted tune saw its official visual dropped last week (much to fan delight).

Today, however, saw the unveiling of the not-so-edited version.  We must tell you upfront this is not-safe-for-work (NSFW).  18+ older proceed with caution below:

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She’s the Grammy winning R&B pioneer with a career spanning over twenty years.

Indeed, while it’s a fact most overlook, Brandy‘s arrival via the hit show Moesha saw her carve a clean lane for Urban songstresses hoping to enjoy mainstream notoriety. Songstresses, that debuted as early as 1997 and as later as 2005 (Destiny’s Child & Rihanna respectively).

Now watch as she shares on her thoughts on ‘Bow Down‘- the scorching new song released by fellow triple threat Beyonce below!

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With a new album on the way, it’s clear that Chris Brown is finally ready to address the issues that continue to plague his career, as to lay them to rest.

Marking a bold new step in the right direction for the upbeat entertainer, this morning saw him address those very issues on Ryan Seacrest‘s radio platform, speaking very openly on his assault on Pop Princess Rihanna back in 2009 and the traits in her personality he feels led up to the event.

Meet an older and wiser Chris here.

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 Without a doubt, the success Elijah Blake‘s debut EP ‘Bijoux 22’ has everyone in the know very excited about his debut album.

Billed by some fans as a more Hip Hop driven alternative to Frank Ocean, his brand of understated R&B has seen him swerve into a lane currently occupied by Drake, The Weeknd and ‘I Want You’ sensation Luke James.

Believe us when we say we’d put  good money on him being R&B’s leading beau by this time next year. So, until that happens, watch him dish on what fans can expect from the Jay Z backed release with Joombas TV below!

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The Twitterverse was set alight this morning with news that ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ starlet Porsha Stewart and husband Kordell Stewart are soon to be splitsville.

Indeed, Kordell – who hasn’t won much love from fans since his inclusion on the show due to opinions that he is “too controlling” – was actually the one who filed the petition for divorce.

Via Access Atlanta:

“Petitioner, after marrying respondent, a cast member on the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” on May 21, 2011, is seeking divorce as the marriage is irretrievably broken.“

Reports also indicate the former NFL player says the show has damaged his reputation.

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Eve tones it all the way down for her ‘Lip Lock‘ album cover, released to fans online a matter of minutes ago.

Set for launch in May, the arrival of the album’s cover comes weeks after the Rapper released her motivational new single ‘Make It Out This Town’, set to push the album to the heights of the Billboard 200 with the help of vocalist Gabe Saporta.

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