Whitney Houston‘s much anticipated performance at BET’s Celebration of Gospel aired a few moments ago. The legendary vocalist joined friend and prayer partner Kim Burrell to serve up a rousing showing of her 2009 hit ‘I Look To You’.

Check out the performance after the jump…

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At the time when R&B music was arguably at its peak in the mid-2000s there was no other female artist as consistent as Alicia Keys. This week’s From The Vault selection, ‘Diary’, demonstrates the key (no pun intended) elements of her success during that era – soulful vocals, true musicianship and superb songwriting.

This live version of the track was filmed during Keys’ set on ‘MTV Unplugged’ and released as part of her ‘Unplugged’ on album on October 7th 2005. The collection set records on the Billboard 200 by becoming the 1st ‘Unplugged’ album by a female artist to debut at #1.

Watching this performance is a bittersweet experience. It depicts a time in Keys’ career when she was still relatively new to the industry and her sound was unique as well as quite refreshing. Today, however, her music is far less impressive as she has become rather redundant in her persistent quest to emulate the R&B/Jazz sounds of her idols, Sade, and make it her own.

Perhaps motherhood will inspire Keys to refocus her artistry and strive toward reviving the refreshing elements of her early career. Maybe that will help her to have both successful singles and albums instead of just the latter.

Thoughts?

Nicki Minaj rocked Saturday Night Live with another hilarious skit. Check out Minaj and fictional group, The Island Boys, in their debut music video for ‘The Creep’, below…

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Nicki Minaj proved herself a woman of many talents on Saturday Night Live tonight. Indeed, the rapper flexed her acting muscles in the latest ‘SNL Digital Short’.

Parodying the 1970’s Blaxploitation movie genre, Minaj and hosts Kenan Thompson and Jesse Eisenberg starred in ‘The Bride of Blackenstein’.

Peep the hilarity after the jump…

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Hip-Pop phenom Nicki Minaj took centre stage on ‘Saturday Night Live’ earlier today. The Young Money Mrs turned in sound performances of singles ‘Right Thru Me’ and ‘Moment 4 Life’ – both of which are lifted from her Platinum selling ‘Pink Friday’ LP.

All the action after the jump…

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Jessie J’s video for ‘Price Tag’ has finally been released. The song, which features B.o.B, serves as the 2nd official single from her upcoming album, ‘Who You Are’. Check out the video below:

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Check out the official single cover of Chris Brown’s new Urban single, ‘Look At Me Now (Ft. Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne)’. The song will be available to download on February 1st.

What do you think of the cover?

Beyonce was spotted in New York City yesterday. The future icon is currently working on her a new studio album which will be released later this year.

What do you think of the pic?

A new song from Jessie J surfaced today. ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ will appear as track #2 on the singer/songwriter’s new album, ‘Who You Are’, on March 28th. Listen to the song below:

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Miles Anthony. The Londoner turns in a unique redition of Britney Spears’ latest chart-topper – ‘Hold It Against Me’. Anthony weaves in another smash into the performance. See if you can spot it.

Check it out below:

Loved it! Great re-working of a solid song; one Miles’ soulful, yet Pop friendly vocals made  seem like an effortless task. More than anything, this really underscores the fact that UK boasts much in raw Urban talent; here’s hoping this year sees more labels recognise that.

For more on Miles Anthony, check out his Youtube page

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Peep Janet Jackson leaving rehearsals for her ‘Number Ones, Up Close and Personal’ tour with friend and choreographer Gil Duldulao.

The worldwide trek kicks off in Pasay, Philippines next week, and moves on to the US, Asia, and Europe thereafter.

Your thoughts?

Pop titan Britney Spears is officially back! Having already notched up a #1 with new single ‘Hold It Against Me’, the singer’s forthcoming album has officially been given a releas date.

Find out when Spears’ seventh studio LP is set to hit stores after the jump…

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