Ebony magazine is celebrating its 65th anniversary. Check out Usher and John Legend recreations of some of the periodical’s iconic photoshoots (more at Miss Jia):

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Ahead of its November 1st release, you can now preview Cheryl Cole‘s second studio album ‘Messy Little Raindrops’.

Take a listen after the jump. New single ‘The Flood’ also features.

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Prince is will be touring the US in 2010. Starting on a “purple day” in December, the legendary musician will be joined by a host of artists including Janelle Monae whom he considers to be his favourite act of the new generation. Check out Prince speaking to the Associated Press about the ‘Welcome 2 America’ venture below:

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Here is a new song from Ne-Yo. ‘Know Your Name’ is reportedly from his ‘Libra Scale’ recording sessions. Give it a listen below via ‘Your Music My World’:

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Peep Keri Hilson posing it up with director Joseph Khan on the set of the video for new single ‘Pretty Girls Rock’.

As an admirer of Khan’s work (see: Britney Spears), along with the fact that the song is audio-fire, I can’t wait to see the video!

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In what comes as little surprise, Kelly Rowland has also now delayed the release of the International incarnation of her third studio album to next year.

It has been previously confirmed that, though pushed back to 2011 in the US, the worldwide version of the LP would still hit stores on November 29th. Not anymore.

Fully story after the jump…

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Ke$ha‘s brand new single ‘We R Who We R’ premiered literally moments ago.

Take a listen to the song, the lead release from the 24 year old’s new ‘Cannibal’ LP, below…

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Nelly just revealed the official cover of his new album, ‘Nelly 5.0’. The record hits stores on November 16th and features collaborations with Akon, Chris Brown, The-Dream, Kelly Rowland, Plies and T.I. Also included on the LP are production credits from Jim Jonsin and Polow Da Don, among others.

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It’s official: Christina Aguilera has filed for divorce from her husband, Jordan Bratman. The duo, who have been married since 2005, became legally separated on September 11th 2010.

Now Aguilera has petitioned for divorce on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences” despite reports that she cheated on Bratman. Aguilera is seeking joint custody of her 2 year old son Max and will not have to split her assets because of her prenuptial agreement.

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Hitmaker Rico Love is spreading his entrepreneurial wings. The writer/producer behind smashes such as ‘Commander’ and ‘There Goes My Baby’ recently announced the launch of his very own record label Division 1 (in partnership with Universal Motown). Check out the video above…

Tidbit: A major launch for the label, hosted by Usher, is set for early November in Miami.

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R&B force Monica has teamed up with crooner Trey Songz for ‘Here I Am’ – the third single to be lifted from her Gold selling LP ‘Still Standing’.

Take a listen to the ‘Passion, Pain, & Pleasure’ tour-mates’s new version of the song below…

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The full version of Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Poison’ has finally surfaced. The record was produced by RedOne and will be officially released on November 29th. Check it out below:

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