Sheeee’s baack!

After an 8 year hiatus, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker storms radio with the first single from her forthcoming, 7th studio LP ‘Only Forever’.  A remake of longtime friend Tyrese‘s ‘Lately’, the Grammy-winning alto has been getting nothing but sweet love from critics who’ve deemed the song a well-worth-waiting for return.

Sure to join the singer’s long list of favorites including ‘Sweet Love’, ‘Giving You the Best That I Got’, ‘I Apologize’, and more, get into ‘Lately’ – the latest from Miss Anita below:

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‘Give It To Me Right’ belter Melanie Fiona has been making all the right moves for fans and critics of her sophomore set ‘The MF Life’.  The acclaimed set has seen three singles lifted in its support and, much to the pleasure of fans, has been confirmed to see its fourth single/video in the works.

Recently stopping by Billboard magazine’s “Candid Covers” to deliver an electric performance, see a live rendition of the song we can next expect to blast airwaves from Fiona’s second effort.

And, hear her interesting take on 90’s diva Alanis Morissette‘s signature hit ‘Ironic’ below:

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Her label may turn a blind eye to it and her fans may adore her for it, but it seems Nivea have no interest in dealing with Rihanna‘s ‘outlandish‘ personality any longer.

For despite enjoying a lucrative relationship with the company, who are believed to have sponsored her visual for ‘California King Bed‘, they have given her the boot- citing her lifestyle as grounds for her dismissal.

Details below…

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Justin Bieber can sleep a little easier tonight.

Yes, as we’re sure will come as disappointing news for many a Pop fiend, tonight saw Justin Timberlake‘s rep deny he is currently crafting a come back album.

This, in response to an interview given by producer Jim Beanz to Digital Spy which saw him claim he had been invited to work on the LP with ‘Say It Right‘ maestro Timbaland.

Details below…

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All aboard the GaGa promo train!

Today saw Pop Princess Lady GaGa tease fans with her new LP ‘ArtPop‘ by releasing lyrics to a cut reportedly on the anticipated release.

Get into the cryptic message below…

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So-so sales and a family tragedy saw Usher‘s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ campaign grind to an abrupt halt last month.

However, in a bid to push forward, the singer is gearing up to release another single from the critically hailed set. Find out which cut as been selected after the jump…

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With a career spanning over two decades, Mariah Carey‘s run – albeit at times turbulent- remains untouched by even her more promising competitors.

A run, kept alight by an ever loyal fan base and the material they just can’t seem to get enough of.

Now find out how that fan base is supporting her latest single ‘Triumphant’ on a digital front, below…

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Believe it or not, it has been six years since the release of Justin Timberlake‘s last album ‘Future Love Sex Sounds‘.

Enjoying a musical hiatus which saw him pursue some of his more dramatic passions instead, the consummate performer  has rather unfortunately had to watch his one time rival Beyonce go onto enjoy ‘budding icon’ status , and his Pop Prince crown strategically snatched by a certain Justin Bieber.

Now, the ‘Black Snake Moan’ star is readying his return to his music with a ‘crazy’ new album.

Details below…

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Though only three weeks remain until the 11th anniversary of Aaliyah‘s death, the drama surrounding how her post-humous career should be handled appears to be at its most ferocous.

For years, rumours of a biopic and new album have swirled and swirled, with the first proper substantiation of either manifesting in rapper Drake‘s “collaboration” with the late star, ‘Enough Said’.

Following the melee of emotions the Noah Shebib track stirred up, as well as suggestion that both Drizzy and Timbaland may be involved in an album of sorts, the ‘Rock The Boat’ singer’s brother, Rashad Haughton (pictured above), has spoken up and out.

Check out what he had to say after the jump…

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Gwen Stefani leaves No Doubt about her diva status in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

The group’s front-woman strikes many a stunning pose in the magazine’s September 2012 issue; a feature which will inevitably give a boost to quad’s ‘Push & Shove’ album campaign.

Peep more shots of the ever-young 42 year old below….

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‘Sexy Love‘ crooner Ne-Yo took to Power 105.1’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ this morning, in a fresh bid to endorse his forthcoming LP ‘R.E.D‘.

Ever the professional, the mogul answered a number of ‘pressing’ questions aimed at him by the show’s hilarious trio, all of which saw him address them the best way he knew how.

Watch below…

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With Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Ice’ burning up on Urban radio (sans an official add date), the singer capitalizes on the cut’s buzz by unveiling its official cover.

Saucy stuff.

More than anything, though, we’re uber amped to see what Team Kelly cook up for the cut’s video. As ‘Motivation’ highlighted, the 31 year old can be a visual force – when afforded the right backdrop.

For now, take a listen to ‘Ice’ after the jump…

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