It’s been a long time coming, but today finally saw the release of ‘R.E.D‘, the brand new album by Ne-Yo.

Birthing the romantic smash hit ‘Let Me Love You’ and the infectious ‘Lazy Love’, the world can now get hold of the R&B release, right here!

So, right after you do that, check out three of our favorite cuts from the project, and let us know what you think of them below…

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Ever eager to use her celebrity in the name of good, the  singer/songwriter Beyonce shared this snap of herself today…casting her vote for 2012 US Presidential candidate, Barack Obama.

Sharing the pic on her ever active ‘Tumblr’ page, the 16 time Grammy winner’s public display of support marks her latest contribution to the Incumbent’s cause.

Back in September, she and husband Jay Z held a fundraiser in aid of his campaign in NYC, at which The President himself attended- weeks before the singer rocked these earrings in his honor.

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Pop force Ke$ha lived up to her billing today with a show-stopping performance of new single ‘Die Young’ Down Under on ‘The X Factor Australia’.

Not famed for her dazzling stage showings, the 25 year old proved she has learned a thing or three since her last outing.

Watch Ms. Sebert rock the house below…

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The Voice lives on.

Whitney Houston may be gone in the flesh, yet the late great legend remains ever-enduring on ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston’.

Due on November 19th, the retrospective set features many of the star’s classic hits, as well as new cut ‘Never Give Up’ – which premiered moments ago.

Produced by Jermaine Dupri, the track is believed to have been recorded during the studio sessions for Houston’s Platinum selling “final” album ‘I Look To You’.

Take a listen below…

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They’re the men behind two of Pop’s strongest contenders.

However, if their war of words on Twitter last night is anything to go by, there’s no love lost between Lady GaGa producer DJ White Shadow and Nicki Minaj A&R consultant Safaree Samuels.

Details on their spat below…

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You’ve heard the theme song (in short form) to WeTV’s latest hit series ‘Tamar & Vince’ – the spinoff to the channel’s breakaway hit ‘Braxton Family Values’.  Now, you can see the song in its entirety featuring the vocals of its stars – the Herberts.

Singing ‘You’re My Monday & My Friday’, the lovebirds duet in this upbeat finger-snapper and even gives Vince time to shine behind the mic.  Get your life with the Herberts above:

Fans of ‘Miss Independent‘ divo Ne-Yo won’t want to miss his 40 minute session on Fuse TV today!  In support of his latest effort ‘R.E.D.’ (in stores November 6th), the crooner covered fan favorites while giving his first live renditions of some of the new album’s offerings.

Get into it all above:

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Ever keen to bring you the Lipton first, That Grape Juice last week reported the tracklist for Rihanna‘s seventh studio album ‘Unapologetic’.

Having just wrapped recording for her latest collection of microwave hits (two weeks before releasing them), the Bajan stage parader has revealed an identical list, this time with collaborations.

Let’s just say one track title and feature is sure to raise both eye-brows and concern from some pockets of people.

‘Unapologetic’ tracklist awaits after the jump…

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After garnering acclaim aplenty with his debut ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’, Roc Nation star J. Cole is back with follow-up ‘Born Sinner’.

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After nearly two decades in the game, R&B veteran Brandy is still putting it down – as evidenced by her showing on last night’s ‘Black Girls Rock!’.

Indeed, amidst a line-up of some of the genre’s best and brightest the 33-year-old still took the crowd to task with a high energy showing of her latest single ‘Wildest Dreams’.

With fans still raving over the stage show, the consummate performer unveils a behind-the-scenes look at her prep for the performance.  Much like the backstage glimpse at her BET Awards set, Bran reminds how the best become just that:

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This is shaping up to be some awards show!

Indeed, joining the previously reported performers John Legend and Fantasia, news has surfaced that ‘Trust & Believe’ beauty Keyshia Cole will be hitting the 2012 Soul Train Award stage.

The addition to the roster, which will also include Ne-Yo, Anthony Hamilton, 2 Chainz, Gladys Knight, Elle Varner, Raphael Saadiq, and Marcus Canty (among others).  As previously reported, this year’s showing will honor 80s boyband New Edition.

Airing on BET and Centric November 25th at 9pm ET/PT, if you missed the show’s nominees, see them here.

Your thoughts?

With eight days remaining until the release of Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Lotus’ LP, the petite powerhouse stopped The Today Show to promote the ‘Your Body’ led set.

Watch as The Voice coach chats it up with Matt Laurer below…

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