When we interviewed Jermaine Dupri earlier this month, the hitmaker stressed that he’d be pulling out all the stops for the 20th anniversary of his So So Def imprint. And, oh was the he not lying.

Last night’s show at the Fox Theater in Atlanta saw the likes of Usher, Monica, Jay-Z, Ludacris perform, while Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance at the sell-out gig.

Watch a who’s who of Urban music celebrate with JD after the jump…

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Though not quite Destiny’s Child, sister quad Cherish served as one of the more notable girl group’s to emerge once Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams went their separate ways in 2005.

Enjoying hits such as ‘Do It To It’ and ‘Unappreciated’, the Atlanta bred beauties looked poised for major success. That is, until their record label merged with another – leaving much of the roster, Cherish included, in disarray.

And while two of the group would try and press on as a duo, it clear Cherish is where the heart and money is. For, the ladies have announced they are making a comeback; and sooner than you think too.

Details after the jump…

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Renown for speaking every corner of his mind, Kanye West lived up to tradition at his London concert last night.

In a sensational outburst following a performance ‘Clique’, the rapper relayed his hate for industry businessmen, as well as his dislike of Justin Timberlake‘s new single ‘Suit & Tie’ (being sure to assert his love for friend and song’s feature artist Jay-Z first). Most shocking, though, was West’s words on the Grammy’s – who he colorfully declared can “suck his d**k” after the industry juggernaut supposedly disrespected him.

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BET’s top rated annual faith-based extravaganza ‘Celebration Of Gospel’ will enjoy its 13th anniversary this year and if the recently announced performer roster is anything to go by, this year may be its best yet.

The Steve Harvey-hosted affair, which has seen performances of the genre’s greats as well as appearances from pop icon Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Monica, and more in its past, has unveiled its all-star line up this week.

Check below to see if some of your favorite acts will be hitting the stage:

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Brandy’s ‘Two Eleven’ project crowned a stellar year for the singer.

Indeed, the album brought with it Urban smash ‘Put It Down’, ample critical acclaim, and a return to prominence for a star who many counted out.

Celebrating the LP’s success, the newly engaged diva has hit the road for a US tour. And having rocked Los Angeles earlier this week, it was Oakland’s turn to receive the ‘Two Eleven’ treatment live.

You voted her The Vocal Bible, watch her re-affirm why after the jump with performances of ‘Do You Know’, ‘Let Me Go’, and more…

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Frank Ocean treats fans to a brand new song today- ‘Eyes Like Sky’– reportedly lifted from the ‘Channel Orange’ recording sessions.

Guitar led and serving all kinds of Top 40 flavour, the number sees Ocean abandon the mellowness found in ‘Pink Matter’ and ‘Bad Religion’, and showcase his gift for storytelling over production which would otherwise have been soulless without the poignancy of his lyrics.

His words below…

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It was a collaboration welcomed by all three of their respective fan bases. However, if hints given by Eve, Lil Kim and Missy Elliott as to what their forthcoming cut will sound like are anything to go by, the ladies may have to head back to the drawing broad and start from scratch.

This, thanks to Rap’s long running Prom Queen Nicki Minaj.

Details below…

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Not in many years has there been as much hype for a project as there is for Justin Timberlake‘s comeback effort ‘The 20/20 Experience’.

Due in stores on March 19th, the set has already been supported by major promotional slots on the Grammy Awards and the UK’s BRITs. Yet that isn’t stopping the former NSync’er from pressing on with an aggressive push for maximum exposure, with his latest stop being prime-time German show ‘Wetten, Dass?’. 

Watch below as the singer-actor rocks out to ‘Mirrors’….

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Bruno Mars  sizzled and soared with ‘Locked Out Of Heaven’ last night, rocking Germany’s ‘Wetten,Dass…?’ with a pitch perfect helping of the #1 single.

Joined by his well choreographed Hooligans and the pizzazz that makes him Pop’s most engaging divo, his appearance on the show also saw make one fan’s dream come true when he dedicated his moving ‘Just The Way You Are’ to her, after his first performance.

Enjoy below…

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The world may love and respect for her work as a solo act, but very few are aware of how influential Missy Elliot the producer has been to Pop culture- and more directly..female rap.

Responsible for Lil Kim‘s contribution to the Pop classic ‘Lady Marmalade‘, her decision to place Trina on her R&B smash hit ‘One Minute Man‘ undoubtedly catapulted the Rapper to heights she would have otherwise missed out on had she not been on the cut.

Now, in extending her lead as Hip Hop’s most unifying force, she has called on Lil Kim and Eve to forge a collaboration set to take the Urban charts by storm.

Details below…

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Billed as the backbone behind her career, Mathew Knowles handing of Pop megastar Beyonce is undoubtedly the biggest reason behind her meteoric rise to the top.

Of course, while it isn’t as obvious today as it was then, Knowles’ branding of the star as a Premium Pop’n’B singer saw her outperform and outshine girls who she once deemed competition. Girls, by the names of Ashanti and Jennifer Lopez.

Now, two years being cut loose from her camp, the music mastermind has spoken out on his relationship with her.

A relationship, that turned sour after he was reportedly accused of assigning funds from her cause to himself without her permission.

Watch- via HLN– below…

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