R&B lovers get excited!

Yes, in what will be sure to have the respective fan bases of Mary. Blige and Keyshia Cole reaching for their debit cards, the pair are to join forces at the 18th annual Essence Festival, in New Orleans.

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Oh Britney, Britney. We were never supposed to know…

And yet how could we not after peeping these digitally enhanced shots of the singer in V Magazine? Spears is almost unrecognisable in the snaps, which were published to celebrate some of last year’s biggest tours and the folk who put them together.

However, it’s safe to say the shots are as legit as her “live” vocals.

The slimmer frame, head from another body, all ridiculous. One really has to wonder when this farce will end.

Peep some of the more “authentic” submissions from other artists below…

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Nearing the end of last year, ‘Better In Time‘ songbird Leona Lewis broke the news that her long awaited album ‘Glassheart’ was to be released in 2012 and not in November 2011 as had initially been scheduled.

So now, with not long to go until the project hits stores, record executive Clive Davis has shared a number of details regarding his contributions to the LP and aired out his feelings towards her second album, ‘Echo‘.

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Peep these shots of Cassie, Solange, JoJo and VV Brown taken for  V Magazine‘s annual music issue.

Snapped by acclaimed photographer Mick Rock, the ladies were named ‘fearless females’ by the fashion publication which has featured the likes of Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Rihanna in the past.

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Despite finding much love atop Billboard charts with monster hit ‘We Found Love’, the follow up single ‘You Da One’ and parent album ‘Talk That Talk’ were unable to boast similar successes.  Though still (barely) afloat in the chart ranking’s upper half, Rihanna and team have decided to go back to the drawing board to boost the not-so-lovely sales of her sixth album.  In what comes as a commendable bid, Fenty has enlisted a former co-star to join her for her third lift from the 2011 set.

Taking to Twitter to lend the announcement moments ago, this one is sure to have fans talking!  Find out what after the jump:

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‘And I’m Telling You’ singer Jennifer Hudson has found herself in a media blitz telling fans and weight loss hopefuls of her new book ‘I Got This’.  Already lending her look to multiple magazine covers and dropping by ‘Dateline’, ‘Dr. Oz’, ‘The Today Show’ and more in the last few days, the promo points seem to keep adding up as today marks the official debut of the book on shelves.

Most recently spotted in New York to visit 106 & Park and book retailers Barnes & Noble, the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga was greeted with great fanfare at both locations as she signed ‘Got This’ copies for the patient onlookers.

See J. Hud checking in at both BET and B&N below:

Photos courtesy of BET and OK Magazine!

Fans of the ‘Where You At’ diva will certainly be asking that question more in the coming days as her extensive tour will see her jet across the U.S. in promo of the book.  See her interview with Terrence J and Rocsi of 106 & Park after the jump:

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They may not share the same (or even comparable) levels of talent, but the past few years have certainly seen their careers accomplish similar feats.  Chart dominance, successful tours, and fashion icon status alike, pop princesses Rihanna and Lady Gaga have mirroring careers that are continuously uplifted by their ever-faithful fanbases.  And while the Little Monsters and Navy have worked hard to keep both pop tarts atop many-a-social media tally, it appears the Navy is the group continuously sailing its commander to the forefront.

Already besting Gaga in honors of Facebook’s most popular and number of digital downloads, Riri finds her unrelenting reign extending to yet another Internet territory – Youtube.

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Baby, baby, baby! Seems to be the talk atop Hollywood headlines since ‘Love On Top’ singer Beyonce and hitmaker husband Jay Z welcomed daughter Blue Ivy last week.  Joining the list of well wishers showering the two with blessings is fellow celebrity mom Brandy.  Caught making her promo rounds in support of her season long feature on the BET hit series ‘The Game’, the Grammy winning songstress has fans in anticipation for a few deliveries of her own this year – a new movie, album, and duet with Monica.

Until then, in what will work to whet appetites until her ‘Game’ premiere, Miss Norwood took to ‘ShowBiz Tonight’ to dish on all the happenings of her career as well as show love to the new parents.  See all the action after the jump:

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As has plagued most of ‘Baby Boy’ singer Beyonce‘s pregnancy, rumors have swirled around the birth of  her newborn daughter Blue Ivy.  And while attempts to mitigate such by the well wishes of hospital staff members and fellow celebrities have come multi-fold, some fans are still not as easily convinced and have bombarded social media outlets with theories and even ridicule.  But, despite remaining mum throughout most of the ordeal, Beyonce’s sister, ‘I Decided’ singer Solange Knowles, decided to break her silence (much like family friend Michelle Williams) today.

Taking to the very same front that has seen its last days filled with naysayers, Solange unleashed her thoughts via Twitter saying…

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‘Express yourself, don’t repress yourself’ – a motto pop queen Madonna has certainly built a career on.  Now, as time draws nearer for the unveiling of ‘Give Me All Your Love’ – her Nicki Minaj/M.I.A. assisted single lifted from her forthcoming album, fans can expect to see more of the music monarch on their screens.  First stop?  ABC News with long time friend/interviewer ‘Nightline’ host Cynthia McFadden.

The tell all interview, airing Thursday at 11pm ET, will see the controversial diva delve into many topics – namely a particular rumor that landed her under fire from faithful followers of pop eccentric Lady Gaga. As the ‘Vogue’ singer evoked a firestorm of press for allegedly claiming Ms. Germanotta was ‘obsessed’ with her, Madge remained mum – until now.

Get your first sneak peek at what the icon had to say about this and more after the jump:

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 Season 5 of The Game kicks off tonight on BET!

And by the looks of the cast’s promo run, the network are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to make this the show’s biggest series yet.

Case, point, their visit to The Wendy Williams Show this week, where Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, and co, dished on what we can expect from the sitcom this go round, as well as the whereabouts of favourite Brittany Daniel (who played Kelly Pitts).

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Peep this very interesting shot of Pop royals Beyonce and Jay Z leaving Lennox Hill Hospital yesterday, with their first child, Blue Ivy.

Reportedly sat at the back of the vehicle shown in the above image, the snap- which shows the ‘Single Ladies‘ belter’s bodyguard in the passenger seat- was taken by members of the paparazzi hoping to catch a glimpse of both Blue and her parents.

Unfortunately for them, they failed.

For, in what has been described as a ‘military like’ operation, the Carter’s were escorted out of the hospital with the aid of blacked out SUV’s and a team of security guards who blocked traffic on Park Avenue to stop the family from being followed to their residence in the city.

With the couple reportedly refusing to sell any photos of their child to the press, it may just be some time before the public gets to lay their eyes on this world famous baby.

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