Des’Ree’s incredible ‘You Gotta Be’ has the distinction of being this week’s From The Vault feature. The track was the lead single from her ‘I Ain’t Movin’ album and was originally released in 1994. This simple yet uplifting record peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #14 on the Official UK Singles Chart, impacting the lives of many during it’s stay on the charts. I miss songs like this!

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Check out Ciara‘s hilarious segment on MTV’s ‘When I Was 17’, which aired tonight. Video below…

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For months there has been increased murmurings regarding whether Mariah Carey is with child. Though pregnancy speculation has long followed the 41 year old diva, it intensified after Carey abruptly pulled out of Tyler Perry‘s star-studded movie ‘For Coloured Girls…’ days before filming was to commence – citing “medical reasons”.

Now, Carey’s husband of two years, Nick Cannon, appears to be shutting down such talk. Check out what the America’s Got Talent host had to say after the jump…

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Janet Jackson has found herself in the middle of yet another controversy. PETA has lashed out against the icon for her endorsement of the furs in her new Blackglama campaign stating that this was an act of desperation by Jackson to stay relevant. Check out what PETA had to say below:

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Peep this newly released outtake from Christina Aguilera‘s recent shoot with Marie Claire.

In other news, Aguilera’s latest LP ‘Bionic’ currently sits at #32 on the Billboard 200, with total sales of 181,883. Meanwhile, the diva’s latest single ‘You Lost Me’ occupies the #467 spot on US iTunes.

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This week’s Cover Star(s) are brother and sister duo Tim & April Lane. The pair turn in a unique spin on Monica‘s latest hit ‘Love All Over Me’. Check it out below:

Wow! Great vocals, great harmonies, great chemistry…loved it!

For more on Tim Lane, check out his Youtube page

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Check out this new promotional shot for Katy Perry‘s hotly anticipated sophomore effort ‘Teenage Dream’ (due August 24th).

The 25 year old looks awfully pre-occupied with something. Peep what she’s gawking at after the jump…

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Peep these hot new promotional shots of Pop star Kelly Rowland’s new album. The former Destiny’s Child singer is certainly serving up fire, wind and rain with these new pics! Stunning!

{Thanks Clifford!}

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Check out former TLC star Chilli posing it up on the cover of Kontrol magazine. The ever-youthful singer, 39, is currently gearing up for season two of her hit VH1 reality show, ‘What Chilli Wants’.

Update: Actress Vivica  A Foxx features on the alternate cover of magazine. Check it out below…

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The video for Taio Cruz‘s new single ‘Dynamite’ premièred in its entirety a few moments ago. Cruz’s Label-mate Jennifer Lopez has been rumoured to appear in the clip. Check out if she made the cut after the jump…

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Check out Flo Rida’s video for ‘Club Can’t Handle Me (Ft. David Guetta)’. The tracks serves as the 1st single from the ‘Step Up 3D Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ which hits stores on July 26th. Peep the video below:

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Ne-Yo sat down for a very interesting interview with Dreena on Wild 94.9 recently. During their conversation, the singer elaborated on his new album, ‘Libra Scale’, addressed the gay rumours and shared his thoughts on Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2010 BET Awards. ‘Libra Scale’ hits stores on September 21st. Check out the interview below:

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