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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Season 4 of The Voice kicked off in spectacular fashion last night. And as has become customary on the NBC hit, the show’s four coaches took front stage center for a rousing joint performance.

New additions Usher and Shakira teamed up with show staples Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to rock the house with the aptly titled ‘Come Together’.

Watch the Pop quad in action below…

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The Prince of Pop is back!

After a brief hiatus to enjoy life and embark on a number of non-musical endeavours, Chris Brown readies the release of a brand new album…named ‘X‘.

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Brandy stays busy these days.

The Vocal Bible stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today to talk all that she has cooking at the moment – namely her upcoming marriage to Ryan Press, Tyler Perry movie ‘Temptation’, and her starring role as Chardonnay in BET’s ‘The Game’, and more!

Watch B-Rocka dish it all below…

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