R&B veteran Usher lends a hand to Latin superstar Romeo Santos on ‘Promise’ – the second single from Santos’ debut album ‘Formula’.

And, while the latin-infused slow groove’s visual sees the two crooners held captive by sexy ladies (in varying compromising positions), will the Anthony Mandler-directed clip captivate viewers?

We’ve shown you the behind the scenes footage, now fans can get into the finished product and be the judge:

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Never one to rest on his laurels, rap rookie J. Cole is already readying the follow-up to his critically acclaimed #1 debut effort.  And, while the September 27th released set Cole World: A Different Story is looking to move nearly 250k its first week, he  took to Billboard to reveal that fans of the album should prepare themselves for a redo – and much sooner than you think.

Maybe gal pal Rihanna has rubbed off on him in more ways than the rumored one.  Check out Cole after the jump:

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‘We Found Love’ pop starlet Rihanna is finding many interesting responses to the excerpts from her British Vogue interview.  The Bajan role model for young girls may have channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe for the cover, but the inside story saw Ms. Fenty channeling her inner potty mouth.

From the November issue that hits stands October 6th, the ‘SOS’ singer shares her views on the ups-and-downs of fame, unsolicited role model delegation, and that choice “C” word.  Proving, once again, that her talents extend far beyond just singing potty material, but speaking it as well:

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Latavia isn’t the only of Destiny’s (former) Children making headlines today as ‘She Don’t’ songstress Letoya Luckett recently sat down with Essence magazine to dish on her many upcoming ventures.  Already a spokesperson for Luster’s haircare products and dabbling in film and television, the Houston native is looking to take on her biggest role yet – ‘From The Rough’.

‘Rough’, an inspirational sports drama due in theaters next year, sees Luckett star opposite famed actors Michael Clark Duncan and Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson.   Find out what the ‘Torn’ singer talked about regarding the film, Destiny’s Child, and rumors she and rapper Slim Thug are an item again all after the jump:

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With her recent slew of promotional appearances and nationwide trek winning over fans and critics at every stop, ‘Jumping Trains’ conductress Jojo is finding herself on the right track for a comeback.  Scheduled for an early 2012 release, the album, described by the singer as ‘pop with anger management problems’, has already treated fans to lead single ‘Disaster’.

But while fans await its accompanying visual, the title track from the album has made its way to the net.  The emotional mid-tempo number hears the belter sing – ‘I can’t just be your girl/I need to see the world/If that’s something you can’t arrange/I’ll be jumping trains’.

Is Ms. Levesque on the right track or is she headed in the wrong direction?  You decide after the jump:

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Rising rapstress Kreayshawn has spent as much time defending her art as she has creating it.  From freestyle fails to conjured altercations, for some reason people still doubt the Oakland native’s creativity- and authenticity.

And, with many of her efforts (including her very signing to Columbia Records) being greeted with skepticism, the ‘Gucci Gucci’ hitmaker has taken to SoulCulture TV to silence critics who say she’s a gimmick and “one-hit wonder”.  Find out her thoughts on these topics and more in the interesting interview the jump:

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Moments ago, a teaser  from Beyonce‘s upcoming ‘Countdown‘ clip made its way online.

In support of her LP ‘4’, the release follows the visuals for the singles ‘1+1‘ and ‘Best Thing I Never Had‘ – both of which have already gone down as fan favorites.

Will ‘Countdown’ follow suit? You decide below…

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Just days before the ‘Michael Jackson Forever’ tribute concert, which will see the likes of Christina Aguilera and Beyonce take to the stage, a brand new album from the King of Pop has been announced.

Aptly titled ‘Immortal‘, the LP is in support of and serves as the soundtrack for ‘Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour’.

Find out when the record drops below…

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Get familiar with ‘Let Me Go In Paris‘, the remix to ‘The Throne‘s ‘Nxxxa’s In Paris‘ recorded by Marsha Ambrosius.

Lifted from her ‘Later Nights & Earlier Mornings‘ mixtape , the surfacing of this cut comes not long after she enjoyed heavy praise for her single ‘Far Away‘ and its supporting video.

Listen to ‘Paris’ below..

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Harsh criticism greeted the premiere of Kanye West debut womenswear collection at Paris Fashion Week this week. Indeed, the Hip Hop maestro was subject to the difficult reviews from spectators who labelled the line both bland and boring.

Now ‘Ride‘ singer Ciara, who enjoyed the show firsthand, has added her two cents to the matter. Weighing  in on her fellow performer’s latest creations.

Find out what she had to say below…

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That Grape Juice’s resident host Patrick gives the business (nee Rundown) on this week’s hottest stories.

Your thoughts?

Sure to excite fans in all corners of the Popverse, it is being reported today  Madonna is to perform at the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.

Expected to deliver cuts from her oft celebrated catalog , the news of the icon’s reported showing comes months after it was confirmed she had been recording new material for a 2012 release by her manager Guy Oseary.

More information below…

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