Peep the official album cover for the US version of JLS‘ self-titled debut, which was unveiled today.

Really though, where does one begin? Putting to one-side the obvious (insert Wendy Williams catchphrase), why are they even releasing in the US? Besides churning out wack music, wack routines, and just being all-round wack, their ‘test-the-waters’ single ‘Everybody In Love’ tanked terribly Stateside – garnering next-to-no radio play or public interest.

Important to point out, is that the UK boast MUCH in the way of US-ready talent. Just not in the form of JLS. What’s more, if the likes of Day26 are struggling to make an impact on the charts, what exactly are Aston and co going to do? Nice guys perhaps, but let’s keep it real…

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Drake looks set to keep the momentum of his soon-to-be-Platinum LP ‘Thank Me Later‘ going with the release of new single ‘Fancy’. The Anthony Mandler directed video was shot this week, and features cameos from rapper T.I. and hitmaker Swizz Beats.

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The eclectic Kelis recently stopped by Cherrytree House studios recently to perform a selection of tracks from her ‘Flesh Tone’ LP (’22nd Century, ‘4th of July’, and ”Brave’). Check out how the 30 year old fared below….

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As T.I. continues to ready his latest LP ‘King Uncaged’ for its September 28th release, a preview of the video for the record’s newest single  ‘Got Your Back’ – featuring Keri Hilson-has surfaced. Check it out below…

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Eminem is featured on the cover of the August issue of SPIN magazine. The rapper’s new album, ‘Recovery’, has thus far sold over 1.3 million copies is the 5th best-selling album of the 2010. Shout out to Rap Radar!

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Hip-Hop heavyweight Drake features on the cover of the September issue of Paper magazine. In his accompanying feature, the Young Money star touches upon a number of topics, including his looks, negative blog comments, overexposure and more. An interesting read.

His comments after the jump…{spotted over at The YBF}

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Check out the cover of the August/September 2010 issue of Complex magazine featuring T.I. and B.o.B. This edition hits stores on August 10.

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Our  friend Billy Bush over at MSN sat down with Ne-Yo to talk about the issues facing Chris Brown on his way back to the top. During the discussions Ne-Yo revealed that he felt Brown deserves a 2nd chance, stating that “if Rihanna can forgive him then so can the rest of the world”. However, the singer was clear to point out that if Brown ever repeated his actions then he should be “blackballed from the world”. Peep the footage below:

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Former Danity Kane star Aubrey O’Day will be returning to screens this year with her new Oxygen reality series – ‘The Aubrey O’Day Project’.

Full story after the jump…

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It has been almost a year since Keisha Buchanan was unceremoniously ousted from the Sugababes – the very group she helped to create. While the talented singer-songwriter has maintained a dignified silence on the issue, she did chat to our good friends over at Punch Bowl recently about her debut solo album, recent ‘leaked’ material, as well as her current relationship with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

Check out the interview after the jump….

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R&B songbird Mya was spotted rocking a new blonde hair ‘do, while hosting the Carrera Sunglasses Escape Party in Miami recently (something has to pay the bills, ay?)

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VH1 aired their hotly anticipated ‘Behind The Music’ episode on Usher a few hours ago. In what is one insightful watch, the R&B star opens up about his ill-fated marriage to ex Tameka Foster,  Diddy giving him swag, yet nearly ruining his career, rocky relationship with his mother, cheating on Chilli and much more.

A must see, check out Usher’s ‘Behind The Music’ after the jump…

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