Fantasia hit the stage on ‘AOL Sessions’ on the latest stop on her promotional push for her new album, ‘Back To Me’. The exciting performed an extensive setlist including ‘Bittersweet’, ‘Free Yourself’, ‘Even Angels’ and her new single, ‘Man of The House’. Check out the performances below:

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Ciara’s ‘Basic Instinct’ LP has been pushed back again. The album’s release, which had only recently been rescheduled for a 3rd time until October 5th, has now been bumped further away to October 19th. However, reports have already begun to surface that even that date might be changed to October 26th. Ciara’s label is expected to make an official announcement regarding the record later this week. {Source}

A 4th time? Seriously Ciara? You know what…

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R&B star Fantasia made her first televised performance since her attempted suicide two weeks ago, stopping by Good Morning America today to promote her new album ‘Back to Me’, which hit stores today.

Check out her interview, in which she discusses the almost-tragic event, as well as her spine-tingling performance of ‘Bittersweet’, after the jump.

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JLS‘ label are sparing no expense when it comes to group’s sophomore LP, if the producers they are working with are any indication.

The British Pop divas confirmed that they are set to work with hit-makers Swizz Beats and Claude Kelly for the as-yet untitled album, which is due to hit stores in November. Swizz, real name Kasseem Dean, has produced smashes for the likes of Beyonce and Alicia Keys, while Kelly has crafted hits for Whitney Houston, Fantasia, and more.

It is also believed their latest material will be fused with select tracks from their self-titled debut to feature on the US edition of LP – which is being released by heavyweight Pop label Jive.

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Granted access to such noted names is a great look for the guys, they’ll have to miraculously up their game, if they’re to a) garner any success in the cut-throat US and b) be regarded as more than just another mediocre boy-band. After all, you can spray and polish doo-doo, but it’ll still ultimately be… doo-doo.

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Chris Brown and T.I. have been blazing the promotional trail for the new movie, ‘Takers’, recently. This time the duo were joined by their co-star Idris Elba while hosting a special edition of the ‘Sucker Free Countdown’ countdown. Check out their conversation below:

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John Legend and The Roots performed at the 2010 ‘Miss Universe’ pageant last evening. The two acts did a rendition of ‘Wake Up Everybody’ from their collaborative project, ‘Wake Up!’, which hits stores on September 21st. Check out their performance at the event below:

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With the media abuzz with the news of Mariah Carey‘s apparent pregnancy, the diva’s husband Nick Cannon took to the airwaves to speak out on the matter.

Check out what he had to say after the jump…

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There appeared to be some confusion over the 3rd single to be lifted from Ne-Yo‘s ‘Libra Scale’ LP (due October 19th). Some outlets confirmed the single to be  ‘One Life’, when in actuality it is set to be ‘One In A Million’.

Take a listen to the song, which we reviewed in our exclusive preview of ‘Libra Scale’, below…

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According to new reports, R&B star Brandy is apparently set to compete in the latest season of Dancing With The Stars.

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Check out Fantasia’s feature on ‘Defining Moments’. The electric entertainer highlighted what she considers to be a significant moment in music history: Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2010 BET Awards. The footage is available below:

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Check out these newly released pictures of Usher‘s video for his smash hit single ‘DJ Got Us Falling In Love’. The video itself is set to première any day now…

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Her new album, ‘Pink Friday’, may be months away from official release but that isn’t stopping Nicki Minaj from getting its promotion in motion. The rapper sat down with Honey magazine to discuss the record’s development and other assorted topics. Check out the interview below:

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