Following the commercial disappointment that was 2010’s ‘Libra Scale‘, Ne-Yo is hoping to change the approach to his next release due this fall.  The singer recently sat down with VIBE magazine to discuss exactly what those changes would be.

See what songwriter had to say after the jump:

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While the rest of the world may be amping up for Urban music’s biggest night, there’s definitely one who will not be.  Lil Kim tweeted a special message to her followers yesterday:

Rap’s self-proclaimed Queen Bee is in the middle of a heavy promo tour for her latest Paypal chart blockbuster ‘Black Friday’.

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Alicia Keys took center stage last night (June 24th) at Los Angeles Pantages Theatre for a concert commemorating the release of the 10th anniversary edition of her debut album ‘Songs In A Minor’ (in stores June 28th).  The event, entitled ‘Piano & I: A One-Night Only Event With Alicia Keys’, saw the singer give rousing renditions of some of the album’s biggest hits (‘Fallin’, ‘A Woman’s Worth’, ‘Girlfriend’) as well as a few covers of soul legends Mary J. Blige and Marvin Gaye.

You can read a full review of the event here.

You can also catch Mrs. Beatz performing live at the 2011 BET Awards, June 26th at 8/7c.

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A broken leg wasn’t going to stop Jessie J from flaunting her skills today at Glastonbury. The talented vocalist took to the stage rocking an interestingly innovative fashion accessory.

Try and spot it in the pics below.

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R&B vocalist JoJo recently phoned in to Kempire Radio, to answer questions from fans and discuss what’s going on with her anticipated ‘Jumping Trains’ project.

Check below to listen to interview…

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As she made her way to her show-stopping Splash set, That Grape Juice chatted it up with R&B star Keri Hilson.

In this candid interview, the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ singer opens up about her plans for the year, her racy ‘The Way You Love Me’ video, how she stepped up her game, taking a break after ‘No Boys Allowed’, and more.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. Enjoy!

In honor of Black Music Month, Essence Magazine’s online entity recently published a list of 50 Most Powerful R&B Artist of All Time. The list includes greats like Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson, but it omits legendary R&B stars such as Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, and includes head-scratchers like Will Smith. Check out list for yourself below…

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There’s only one Lady GaGa and – love her or loathe her – she seems hellbent on ensuring the masses get the message. Cue her latest ‘out-there’ creation – 4 eyes.

The ‘Judas’ singer posed it up as she arrived at MTV Video Music’s Japan Aid show in Tokyo today sporting two sets of eyes.

Yours truly has long expressed admiration for the air of old Hollywood GaGa evokes (beyond her showbiz gimmick, we know very little about her). That said, though, it does beg the question; how long can she keep it up? Especially as (chart positions aside) the music isn’t what it once was (‘Born This Way’ as an LP isn’t giving me what I need). Time, as they say, will tell…

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Remaining one of Pop culture’s most celebrated performers, Bruno Mars showed fans what was he was made of recently when he performed at ‘The Today Show‘.

Treating fans to sparkling renditions of some of his much loved hits, the ‘Grenade‘ singer certainly proved his worth as an entertainer.

Check it out below…

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Alicia Keys seems to have come full circle since her debut 10 years ago. With a commemorative re-release of the platinum selling ‘Songs In A Minor’ being released June 28, the wife and new mom took time to reflect on her first year of motherhood with MTV.

Check below for the video…

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Janet Jackson continued to prove that age ain’t nothing but a number, when her ‘Up, Close, & Personal’ world tour pulled into Berlin, Germany last night.

The Pop royal, new weave entoe, is said to have had the sold-out crowd in the palm of her hand for the duration of the hit-filled set.

That Grape Juice will be in the house when the trek pulls into London next week.

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Today marks two years since the late, great Michael Jackson passed onto eternity. And while the world will never know a talent as unique, as ‘other worldly’ as his, we are blessed to still be able to enjoy the legacy that he left behind. A legacy he perfectly described in 2001’s ‘Unbreakable’ from his criminally underrated ‘Invincible’ LP:

You can’t believe it, you can’t conceive it
and you can’t touch me, ’cause I’m untouchable
and I know you hate it, and you can’t take it
You’ll never break me, ’cause I’m unbreakable

Though the King of Pop was referring to his many detractors, in death, the song takes on a new meaning. Indeed, the dizzy heights of stardom he achieved is hard to believe, the length and breadth of his influence are undeniable, and – love him or loathe him- Michael Jospeph Jackson is in every which way unbreakable.

Long live the King….

Michael Jackson
1958 – Forever