Check out the first promotional shot of Janet Jackson and the cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf’’. The pic currently features in the latest issue of Essence magazine.

As well as the Pop icon, 44, the movie stars acclaimed actresses Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, Loretta Devine, as well as  Macy Gray.

Mariah Carey, who was initially set to star in the film, pulled out just days before filming commenced. No reason has been given for the 42 year old’s absence.

‘For Coloured Girls…’ hits theatres later this year.

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Fresh off the heels of their performance at Jamaica’s ‘Reggae Sumfest’, news has now surfaced that Usher and Chris Brown are set to go on tour. Bryan-Michael Cox gave the exclusive via Jermaine Dupri’s ‘Living The Life’ Youtube show earlier today. Check out what he had to say below

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J.Cole hit the stage at the Highline Ballroom in New York last evening. The lyrical phenom performed his new song, ‘The Blow Up’, off his upcoming album which hits stores later this year. Peep the footage below via Rap Radar:

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Faith Evans has released the tracklisting for her new album, ‘Something About Faith’. The record, which hits stores on October 5th, features guest appearances by Keyshia Cole, Kelly Price and Mary Mary among others. Peep the full lineup below:

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Rihanna has teamed up with Australia’s Optus mobile company for a new ad campaign. The model heads into space with a pair of penguins (who could probably out-sing her) for the advertisement which offers her Australian fans a chance to win tickets to their doom her ‘Last Girl On Earth Tour’. Check out all the action below:

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T.I. held his ‘One Night Only’ show for AXE Music at Capitale in New York last evening. At the event the rapper was joined on stage by Mary J. Blige, B.o.B, Cam’Ron and Swizz Beatz. {Source}

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Bow Wow took a temporary job at a Foot Locker outlet in Herald Square yesterday. The rapper/actor did the stint to promote his new movie, ‘Lottery Ticket’, which hits cinemas on August 20th. Check out the footage below:

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With Kelly Rowland still hard away at work on her third studio album, particulars about the project have remained closely guarded. However, during a recent promotional stop at Houston’s ‘The Mad Hatta Morning Show’, the Grammy winner revealed that there are set to be two versions of her as-yet-untitled LP.

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Check out Nicki Minaj on the cover of Today’s Black Woman. The rapper’s debut album, ‘Pink Friday’, hits stores on November 23rd.

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You can now preview Fantasia‘s hotly anticipated ‘Back to Me’ LP in its ENTIRETY.

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R&B star Ciara literally moments ago revealed the new cover for her latest single ‘Gimme Dat’. Speaking on Twitter, the 24 year old said:

Hey guys! I know I sent u a single cover 4 Gimmie Dat already, however I got inspired & decided to change it to this!

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After the tumultuous week that Fantasia has endured, the American Idol appears to be bouncing back in time to promote her third studio album ‘Back to Me’.

The LP, which hits stores next week (August 24th), is set to be supported by a series of high-profile promotional appearances, J Records informed us via press release.

Check out where you’ll be seeing the 25 year old below…

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