Save for Brandy and Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo is one of the only R&B staples to succeed in crafting cuts both to true to the genre, but ‘catchy’ enough to draw in the casual listener.

A credit to his skill as a writer, today saw the unveiling of a new number by the star named ‘Should Be You‘, featuring ‘Street Dreams’ MC Fabolous and ‘Last Train To Paris‘ mastermind Diddy. Packing a laid back vibe and an infectious hook, the cut appears on the singer’s new LP ‘RED’, due out November 6th.

R&B genius below…

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There is no stopping R&B star Luke James.

The soulful crooner has seen 2012 bring with it ample praise from the likes of Beyonce, BET Music Matters, and the First Lady Michelle Obama. All largely on the back of one incredible single – ‘I Want You’.

Yet with the New Year looming, so too does new music. The New Orleans native is readying ‘Make Love To Me’ as his second official single, shooting the the track’s accompanying video in Los Angeles yesterday.

Directed by creative maestro Frank Gatson, the visual -much like Luke’s voice -is a throwback to the Old Skool. Needless to say we can’t wait!

Peep more pics from the shoot below. Girl group superstars Kelly Rowland and Terry Ellis (En Vogue) were on hand to show their love too.

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Don’t annoy Lady GaGa.

It’s a lesson producer Calvin Harris learned the hard way, after the ‘ARTPOP’ superstar sunk her infamous paws into him Twitter moments ago.

Full story below…

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Let’s play a game. A role-play, if you will.

You’re a successful model, who’s made much of your fortune parading as a “singer”. And, yet for all your “achievements”, a number of things elude you – the most notable being album sales.

Indeed, for all your surface success, you still struggle to shift units that truly reflect your “status”.

Keen to prove your worth on your 7th try, what do you do to solve your problem? If your name is Rihanna, “bizarre” is the only word to describe your answer.

Details below…

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With 13 million albums sold in the US alone, four Box Office #1s, and 9 US #1 singles scored since her 1997 debut, it’s safe to say anything Beyonce touches turns to gold…or triple platinum.

However, a Ms. Erika Pena learned the true power of Brand Beyonce this month when earrings she designed in support of 2012 Presidential candidate Barack Obama were worn by the singer on a night out with husband Jay Z.

Her story below…

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Establishing on a global stage is no easy feat. Just ask Rita Ora.

The chart-topping Roc Nation singer has spent much of 2012 notching up #1’s on home-soil while, at the same time, trying to capitalize on her ever-growing American buzz.

And while worldwide recognition is the dream of approximately every budding star, the logistics of making it a reality are much harder than many realize. Case, point, the numerous delay’s Ora’s US album has received.

Fans of the 21 year old needn’t worry, though. For, the album is not only coming soon, but with a “twist”.

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“This…girl…is on fire!”. Alicia Keys momentum for her new album ‘Girl On Fire’ alive today with the release of the project’s updated track list. Boasting the same songs fans came to find here last week, this list now holds a few minor changes that come in the form of two featuring acts, sure to give fans even more of an incentive to pick it up come November 27th. New listing below… (more…)

For Nelly Furtado, the cost her six year long chart  hiatus hit home upon the release of her new LP ‘The Spirit Indestructible’.

Leaving spectators dazed and confused with first week sales failing to hit 7,000 units sold figure, recent weeks have seen Furtado shy away from speaking on the project…until now.

Find out what she had to say on the release below…

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‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj sent fans into a frenzy with the recent unveiling of her third visual to accompany a single from her highly anticipated ‘ReUp’ album due November 19th.

And, as if fans don’t have enough to look forward to next month with the hip pop star’s “new” album and American Music Awards performance, Minaj took to Twitter over the weekend to reveal more news about her E! reality show:

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Before becoming the thorn in your favorite Rapper’s side,  one of Rap’s leading contenders, Drake’s claim to fame came courtesy of Epitome Picture‘s “Degrassi: The Next Generation”.

Assuming the role of Jimmy Brooks in the Canadian series, the MC starred in an impressive 138 episodes- ending his stint on the series in 2009 upon his character graduation, one year before the release of his debut studio album ‘Thank Me Later’.

So, in honor of his own recent graduation, we shine a light on his days on the hit show with today’s ‘Retro Rewind‘.

Catch Jimmy in action above…

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October 30th marks the day fans of Q. Parker – 1/4th of Bad Boy’s hit boyband 112 – can get their hands on his debut solo album ‘The MANual’.

Already gifting followers with ‘Show You How’ (featuring Olivia), now Parker is looking to show undecided listeners one more reason they should consider adding his debut set to their collections.

Coming in the form of ‘Yes’ – the steamy visual certainly set to get tongues wagging, get into this slow groove below and tell us if you’ll be saying “yes” to Q’s solo debut:

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‘Lucky’ singer Britney Spears covered the latest issue of Lucky Magazine, much to fan delight.  However, after copping a gander at the finished product, luck wasn’t exactly with the lady as the media and fans alike hounded the cover for its airbrush abuse and unwelcomed wig-atry.

With some even citing Spears as “unrecognizable”, the backlash hit such a feverish pitch the editors of the magazine took to Twitter to offer an apology:

Click below and tell us…was it really that bad?

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