Christina Milian may not have had a hit in a minute, yet she’s remained a staple in the headlines; many of which surround her controversial marriage and divorce from hitmaker The-Dream.

Now, as the singer hits the promotional trail for ‘The Voice’ (which she serves as a digital correspondent for), she’s opening up about her time with the ‘Single Ladies’ producer and what she’s learnt.

Soundbites from her Yahoo interview after the jump…

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X Factor USA star Melanie Amaro has been ear-marked for sure-fire success after winning season one of the Fox talent search.

However, as many an industry analyst will know, how her $5 Million dollar record contract is handled has a direct correlation to how successful she’ll be. Everything from A&R, to producers, to marketing the finished comes from the seemingly bottom-less pocket – essentially creating way for a profitable success or a highly expensive failure.

Put simply, the young starlet would need to be in the right hands for her dreams post-show to come to fruition. A fact Simon Cowell seems to know well, as he has negotiated a deal for Amaro with fellow music mogul and X Factor judge LA Reid.

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Mario is back!

Yes, and  with only a matter of months to go till the release of his upcoming Rico Love produced album, the entertainer has released a remix to Drake and Lil Wayne‘s ‘The Motto‘ in support of his upcoming ‘Truth Be Told’ mix tape.

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Though mute on the musical tip, ‘Songs In A Minor’ maestra Alicia Keys has been making major moves behind the scenes of stages and television.  Recently occupying the directorial seat for Lifetime’s ‘5’ as well as her latest production endeavor ‘Stick Fly’ (on Broadway), Miss Beatz’ recent absence from Billboard hasn’t exactly meant she’s been unbusy.  And, with news that she and hubby Swiss Beatz are putting the finishing touches on her 2009 ‘The Element of Freedom’ follow-up, fans will finally get to see Keys do what she does best – tickle the keys.

In the mean time, Keys and co thought to tickle something else while ringing in the new year.  Avid art fans, the musical family took to L.A.’s Mr. Brainwash (MBW) art exhibit which features interesting depictions of famed pop monarchs Michael Jackson, Madonna, and more.

See more of Alicia going hard in the paint below (source):

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Five years ago, 50 Cent had the world – quite literally – at his feet. Fast forward to today and the climate is altogether different for the former chart-topper.

Renown for his verbal spars, the rapper’s latest “beef” is with his record label, who appear unwilling to release his new material – after a string of commercial disappointments.

Not content with taking the label to task on Twitter recently, the G-Unit general once again took to the public platform to vent over the issue. Yet this time, his usual banter was accompanied by chilling remarks.

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With season 2 of The Voice drawing ever-nearer, expect to see shots such this newly unveiled promo pretty much everywhere.

Host network NBC are pulling out all the stops (and clearly Photoshop) to ensure the run-away hit (which stars Christina Aguilera) is an even bigger one on its second outing; an initiative which is being backed by a media blitz leading up to the show’s return on February 5th.

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She’s the pen behind some of music’s biggest hits, yet 2012 will finally see Ester Dean step out from the lucrative shadows, after signing a new deal with Roc Nation.

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For many expecting mothers, pregnancy brings with it stress, yet plenty rest.

However, for budding icon Beyonce, it’s been a time to plot her next musical move; one, it seems, will see her on the move quite literally later this year.

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Now that 2012 has finally kicked off, fans of Bad Boy belle Cassie can look forward to the release of her new album set to hit US stores in coming months.

So to generate an even greater buzz for the project,today saw the song bird release a one minute demo of ‘King Of Hearts’, an upbeat dance number that features on the project.

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The Braxton sisters are back with season 2 of their hit WeTv series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

Set to air this Thursday, Episode 8 of this series sees Tamar and Towanda clash over the direction of The Braxtons’ first major gig in years.

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Christina to some, Xtina to many, a certain Christina Aguilera has many a moniker. However for three year old Max Bratman, she’s simply “mom”.

The ‘Dirrty’ singer was spotted with the infant, and boyfriend Matt Rutler, as they left intimate restaurant The Barn in New Jersey yesterday (January 1st).

Aguilera, 30, will no doubt be looking to soak up any leisure time she can get, as the weeks and months ahead promise to be all sorts of busy. Indeed,  season 2 of ‘The Voice’ is around the corner, as is the premiere of her new single ‘Love Your Body’ (which is expected any day now). Exciting times!

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R&B star Fantasia may have given birth to a baby boy just a few weeks ago, yet that hasn’t stopped the Grammy winner from returning to normality.

The mother to newborn Dallas took older daughter Zion to the Scream Tour in her hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina last Saturday – where she was snapped posing with a young fan.

Call us selfish, but we can only hope Ms. Barrino makes an equally swift return to the studio – as we’re thirsty for new music.

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Randomness: Can we please have a brief moment of silence for the fierceness that was ‘Move On Me’ from Fanny’s ‘Back to Me’ …