The sales of Mariah Carey‘s last album ‘Memoirs’ may have been a nightmare, yet that hasn’t deterred the diva from re-teaming with the main culprit behind it, The-Dream.

Turning her attention from the media spectacle of her feud with Nicki Minaj, the American Idol Judge is putting her energy into her upcoming studio album – which according to her manager Randy Jackson is due next March.

As per the Twitter pic Mimi shared above, The-Dream is the latest to join the All-Star cast of hitmakers assembled for the as yet untitled project. Other names confirmed to be involved include Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, and No ID.

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While we’re inclined to side-eye ol’ Mimi for this (it didn’t work the last time, why should it now), we’ll embrace our fair and unbias nature by waiting to hear the material first.

The largely Dream produced ‘Memoirs’ may have been a ‘Triumphant’ flop (much like her last single), yet the pair can still boast of chart-topping success together in the form of ‘Touch My Body’. That said, that track – for all its success – was also mess. So color us confused. Here’s hoping Mimi and Terius can come up with something that’ll help understand why they’re together again.

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A killer R&B duet in the making?

If the above snap is anything to go by, it’s just that ‘Swim Good’s Frank Ocean may be whipping up with ‘Unthinkable’ diva Alicia Keys.

Surfacing online today, the snap sees Keys and Ocean in a recording studio weeks before the launch of her new album ‘Girl On Fire’, prompting speculating Ocean is to pen cuts on the release- which also features ‘Masquerade‘ MC Nicki Minaj.

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Brandy‘s ‘Two Eleven’ promo train pulled into the Good Morning America studios this morning.

Backed by her now ever-present dancers and a full band, B-Rocka served up a pulsating performance of her smash hit ‘Put It Down’.

Watch Ms. Norwood in action below…

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Easily one of the industry’s most exciting prospects, X Factor star Misha B shows no signs of slowing in her steady rise to the top.

The Manchester bred songstress is gearing up for the release of her new single ‘Do You Think Of Me’, which serves as the follow-up to her debut effort  ‘Home Run’ which was all sorts of a Summer smash.

Due out on November 4th via Relentless/Sony Music, ‘Do You’ has been praised for its unique “stadium soul” sound, which the 20 year old brought to That Grape Juice’s ‘The Splash’ this week.

In the weeks leading up to the track’s release, we’ll be sharing one new performance from Misha’s rousing set. The first? A spine-tingling take on Rihanna‘s latest hit ‘Diamonds’.

Watch Misha shine bright on ‘The Splash’ above!

Click here to pre-order ‘Do You Think Of Me’:

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Ester Dean takes on Bonnie Raitt‘s ‘I Can’t Make Me Love You’ in aid of her debut album this week, set for launch next year.

Giving a unique spin to the well loved song, Dean’s cover marks the first cut to be released from her Interscope fronted project, billed ‘Story Never Told’.

Enjoy below…

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With a popularity and the units that make him the envy of many a chart contender, Canada’s Drake stands tall as one of Pop’s strongest staples.

Last night, in case his charitable endeavors and record breaking LPs weren’t enough to impress fans, he has gone one step further in cementing his status as a positive figure in both Rap and entertainment at large.

He’s graduated from high school, with a mind blowing score of 88%.

Details below…

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Lady luck certainly has a soft spot Kelly Rowland.

For, despite debuting her latest single ‘Ice’ way back in July (with no major promo push…yet), the sensual cut has enjoyed a steady ascend and is now blazing Urban radio. A fact which makes the filming of its accompanying video yesterday arrive right on time.

And while the clip’s concept remains a closely-guarded secret, Rowland shared snaps from set which tell a story of their own. Exciting times.

Peep pics above and below…

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This Thursday brings with it episode 5 of  WE tv hit ‘Tamar & Vince’. And judging by this freshly released teaser, the fun-filled drama continues.

‘Tamar & Vince’ airs every Thursday at 9pm ET/PT only on WE tv.

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Comedy Central keeps the laughs coming with former Mad TV funnymen Key & Peele via their self-titled hit series.  Leaving no star unparodied, the twosome are winning fans over left and right.  The latest laughs on deck?  Chris Brown and Rihanna‘s “reunion music video”.

Aside from making light of “the incident”, peep the hilarious parody above – keeping an eye on Key’s reenactment of Ri’s signature ‘P-patting’.

Hilarity ensues below…

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Brandy is making a beeline for the the Billboard 200 next week. The singer’s ‘Two Eleven’ LP was released this week to much critical acclaim.

Now, with a day’s sales under its belt, the first projections for the set have been released. And it looks like Ms. Norwood is on course for a high placing on the tally.

Details after the jump…

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With the release of Ne-Yo‘s ‘R.E.D’ drawing ever nearer, the Pop-Urban force has premiered  a new track from the set titled ‘Forever Now’.

Having deemed the LP a fusion of his R&B roots and mainstream experiments, the high octane cut belongs to the latter.

Take a listen below…

 

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Having spent much of 2012 wowing audiences and gaining hordes of new fans daily, Luke James is gearing up to shoot the video for his next single. Yet, not before being invited by Brandy to perform at her recent sell-out New York show at the Best Buy Theater this week.

Wondering what all the Mr James’ hype is about ? The answer awaits with his live showing of debut single ‘I Want You’ below…

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