It looks like Kelly Rowland is going to make her fans wait a lot longer for her new LP. The singer has just announced that her still untitled album will be released in 4 months on September 14th. The record, which is still under construction, will include Rowland’s 1st international single, ‘Commander’, which was penned by Rico Love. This will mark Rowland’s 1st release under her new label, Universal Motown. {Source}

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Toni Braxton looked ravishing during her performance at the Steve Harvey Foundation recently. The singer, whose new album, ‘Pulse’, hits stores today, performed a mixture of material for the crowd which included Island Def Jam head, L.A. Reid. Check out more shots below:

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The full version of Beyonce‘s brand new video for ‘Why Don’t’ You Love Me’ premièred a few moments ago. Directed by Melina, the video is set to be included on the superstar’s forthcoming tour DVD. Check it out below…

{Sam’s ‘2 Pence’ Added}

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Trina is the latest star to be photographed for Derek Blanks‘ renown ‘Alter Ego’ shoots. The self-proclaimed ‘baddest b*tch’s’ new album, ‘Amazin”, hit stores today.

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Contralto diva Toni Braxton made a promotional appearance on ‘The Mo’Nique Show’ last evening. The 6-time Grammy Award winner performed her new single, ‘Hands Tied’, as well as her a revamped version of her classic ‘Breathe Again’. Check out the performances and her interview with Mo’Nique below:

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That Grape Juice was in the house last night at Fantasia‘s electrifying London debut at the indigO2. Following the show, which was hosted by Starmix, we took to the backstage area to catch up with the American Idol alum – who was very pleased to see us.

As the VH1 cameras rolled (for season two of ‘Fantasia For Real’), the singer became emotional, as she recounted telling That Grape Juice earlier this year that it was her dream to perform in London; a dream which has now come to fruition.

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Off the record, this was hands down one of the best shows I have ever had the privilege of attending (and I have been to many)! From the moment she hit the stage and kicked off her heels, Ms. Barrino had the audience in the palm of her hand. The audience were willingly taken to church, to the rave, and anywhere else the dynamic performer chose.

Rounding off her set, Tasia sang “oh how great it is to be London”, indeed we were glad to have and host her. Here’s hoping she comes back soon!

{Shout-outs to Starmix, Jerome, Clint, and Ebenezer!}

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Sade‘s video for new single ‘Babyfather’ made its debut today. Directed by Sophie Muller (Beyonce’s ‘Deja Vu’), the clip and the song which it accompanies serve as the second release to be lifted from the band’s Platinum selling ‘Soldier of Love’ LP. Check it out below…

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Peep Pop superstar Janet Jackson glamming it up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala Benefit earlier tonight. The event was held to mark  the opening of the ‘American Woman’ exhibition.

At 43, Ms. Jackson continues to boast a youthful glow…so much so that she looks a good 10 years younger. Gotta love it…

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Rihanna left her German fans stunned last evening when she broke into tears during her concert. The fashionista, who is currently touring Europe on her ‘Last Girl On Earth’ tour, became emotional at the end of a performance of ‘Fire Bomb’ – a fan-favourite from her ‘Rated R’ LP. Check out the footage below:

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Christina Aguilera’s music video for her new single, ‘Not Myself Tonight’, has been facing heavy criticism for its overtly sexual content. However, the vocal powerhouse, whose new album, ‘Bionic’, will be released on June 8th, has not taken such comments lightly. Here is what Aguilera had to say to Access Hollywood about the flak she has been receiving from the press regarding the clip:

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With her upcoming untitled LP set for a July 13th release, many of Fantasia’s fans are wondering about what type of sound to expect on the record. In response to that speculation, songwriter Rico Love has divulged to Rap-Up.com that he intends to bring out the energetic entertainer’s “sexy” side. Check out what Love had to say about the project below:

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Troubled singer Chris Brown has vowed to go on press on with re-building his career, in spite of the recent setbacks. The 20 year old offered the following in a series of Tweets on his Twitter page today…

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