The turn of the decade has seen R&B veteran Usher receive mix review for his experimentation on the Pop front.

Indeed, despite a number of EDM-flavoured hits like ‘DJ Got Us Falling In Love’ and ‘O.M.G.’, the Grammy-winning crooner’s faithful fanbase have oft-cried foul from fear the heartthrob was “selling out” or abandoning his sonic roots.

Well, if report from top producer Eric Bellinger is anything to go by, supporters of the singer’s more rhythmic offerings needn’t fear as his newest project will see a musical mecca of sorts to his R&B beginnings.

Bellinger’s news comes just a day after Ush took to ‘The Voice’ stage to deliver a cool version of jazz standard ‘The Look of Love’.  Take a look at both below:

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‘Dirty Laundry’ diva Kelly Rowland took to the net to air out her thoughts on rumors that her highly anticipated Stateside trek with ‘Where Have You Been’ co-star The Dream had been axed.

As some fans feared the singer’s recently announced obligations to X Factor USA were conflicting with tour dates, Rowland lent words of assurance via a letter tagged to her official Instagram to ticketbuyers who received word the show was cancelled.

Read it below:

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As if allegedly having sex with a ghost wasn’t enough…

While some parents complain about stars using music videos to influence youth to drink alcohol, ‘Blow’ beauty Ke$ha was the recipient of a number of blows from the Parent Television Council (PTC) after a scene in her MTV-aired reality show ‘Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life’ peeped the pop princess sipping on something else.

Described by the council as “disgusting, vile content”, the group’s open letter slammed the autotune assailant for drinking her own urine during the most recent episode of her reality venture with the former music channel.

While the singer has yet to comment, some fans seemed to agree with PTC’s plea for pee-less viewing.  See Ke$h give new meaning to the term “thirsty” in the video below and weigh in:

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As earlier reported, Ciara sprung a surprise on fans tonight and revealed new single ‘I’m Out’ featuring Young Money maven Nicki Minaj.

And with excitement still in the air following the gritty cut’s premiere, the 27-year-old has unwrapped its accompanying artwork — which you can peep above.

‘I’m Out’ serves as the second single to be lifted from the stage blazer’s new self-titled album (due July 9th via Epic). Its predecessor ‘Body Party’ is a certified Urban hit and even managed mainstream success after achieving a Billboard Hot 100 peak of #34 (major, in today’s climate, for ANY R&B song).

Great to have Ms. Harris “back”, right?!

Your thoughts?

Having made quite the career out of “shock and awe”, Rihanna looks poised to continue such practice with the video for her latest single ‘Pour It Up’.

The “ratchet anthem”, which appears on The Noise’s latest album ‘Unapologetic’, will be paired with a “befitting visual” – if newly shared set pics are anything to go by.

Peep the self-professed role model show her young fans the way after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera may be on a hiatus of sorts, yet that hasn’t stopped the Pop powerhouse from nabbing another #1 on the Billboard charts.

Details after the jump…

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It’s time to turn up!!

Yes, minutes ago saw the arrival of ‘I’m Out’, the scorching new cut from Ciara and Grammy nominated Rapper Nicki Minaj.

Think you can handle what they’ve got to offer?

Ratchet sass below!

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‘Stars Are Blind’ singer Paris Hilton has reportedly inked a recording deal with Lil Wayne‘s ‘Young Money’, according to reports that have surfaced today.

Meet us below for details…

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Melanie Fiona lends her voice to Biggie Smalls’ ‘One More Chance’ this week, covering the Hip Hop classic in honour of the icon.

Stellar to say the very least, her performance of the jam was shot in her room and submitted to fans via her ‘Melanie Fiona ATV’ YouTube outlet.

Watch as she breathes new life into the old school gem below…

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As a musician, her career has seen her inspire millions with a sound that’s nothing short of empowering…and as a humanitarian? A run that has seen her raise and support awareness for causes rooted deep in society.

Now, in recognising her tireless efforts as a entrepreneur and philanthropist, Forbes have named her one of their most ‘Powerful Female Entrepreneurs of 2013’.

Their accurate estimation of the icon below…

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‘X Factor UK’ fans rejoice!

For, after parting ways with the show in 2007 and upping her celebrity stock via ‘The Talk’ since then, Sharon Osbourne is to return to the British talent competition for its 10th season…joining existing judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and the show’s brightest star Nicole Scherzinger.

Exciting news below…

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R&B Prince Elijah Blake has great cause to celebrate today.

For, less than one week after being released to iTunes USA, he has seen his debut single ‘XOX’ storm the charts…securing a Top 20 peak position of on the tally’s main chart!.

Details below…

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