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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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…

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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.”

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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.

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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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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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Lana Del Rey unleashes her ‘Ultraviolence’ on June 17th.

Already one of the year’s most anticipated releases, the eclectic songbird’s sophomore set follows Platinum selling debut ‘Born To Die’.

Will her latest opus be living in your collection? Get a taste after the jump…

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Tracy Morgan is in critical condition after a horrific six-vehicle accident in New Jersey early Saturday, reports CNN.

The 45-year-old famed comedian was reportedly traveling in a limo bus when it overturned.

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