‘Libra Scale’.

It’s a word Ne-Yo will be hoping to erase from the memory of the masses.

For, in a somewhat impressive feat, the 2010 set serves as the first (and only) of his 4 album tally to commercially under-perform.

Hoping to reverse his fortunes, Motown’s newest signee, is readying his next set ‘The Cracks In Mr. Perfect’ for a Summer release.

Hitting the pre-promo trail, the singer-songwriter has revealed that the project’s lead single is titled…

(more…)

Atlanta was awash with stars last night, in celebration of Trey Songz‘ ‘Anticipation Tour’ set in the city hours ago.

Performing cuts from a number of his prior releases, Not Chris Brown was joined by ‘Motivation‘ maestra Kelly Rowland and ‘All The Boys‘ belle Keri Hilson, both of whom took to the stage in support of the ‘Say Ahh‘ star.

More below…

(more…)

Undeterred by the so-so performance of new singe ‘The Woman You Love’, R&B star Ashanti is gearing up to drop the cut’s accompanying video.

And so as to whet appetites and whip up some much needed interest, the singer has released a behind the scenes look at the making of the visual.

Check it out after the jump…

(more…)

Singer/songwriter Robin Thicke performed a touching tribute to Whitney Houston on ‘The Ellen Show’ today singing one of her classics.

The sensitive crooner fought back tears as he took his time performing Houston’s 1995  ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’ while images of the late siren filled the screens behind him. Afterwards he segued into an understated rendition of current single, ‘Pretty Little Heart’.

Watch Thicke’s moving performance(s) after the jump and sound off below.

(more…)

Since as far as anyone can remember,the amount of money an act makes holds just as much as interest as the music that brings that money in.

So, in a bid to quench the nosy thirsts of fan boys/girls the worldover, Billboard have released their list of Music’s Top 40 Money Makers.

Focusing only on US income, the list takes into account how much each act made in 2011 from publishing, touring and recorded music sales and does not  include finances made from sponsorship or endorsement deals.

It is also worth noting that the list accounts for net earnings and not gross revenue, and so to some extent differs from Forbes annual list.

Peep the top ten below…

(more…)

Melanie Fiona picked the first warm New York night of the year to showcase her eagerly anticipated sophomore set, ‘The MF Life’.

That Grape Juice were on hand at the exclusive listening event.

Find out what Ms. Fiona will be serving up this go round. Trust us, you’ll want multiple helpings.

(more…)

[No Image]
[Click here for more TGJ]

Peep these snaps of Beyonce and Blue Ivy , out and about in Brooklyn recently.

In the company of long time bodyguard Julius, their sighting comes months before Beyonce begins shooting upcoming movie, ‘A Star Is Born’, with Clint Eastwood- and if reports are to be believed, Leonardo Di Caprio.

More shots below…

(more…)

Ever wonder what a Rihanna track sounds like with an actual singer singing it? Well, wonder no more, as British Pop force Alexandra Burke has tackled Fenty’s ‘Talk That Talk’ in an exclusive new acoustic.

Find out how the ‘Elephant’ singer fared below…

(more…)

The loss of Whitney Houston last month is one the music world is healing from slowly, yet surely. However, “regrouping” is a process that’s proving difficult for the late superstar’s family.

Nonetheless, the Houston clan have allowed Oprah Winfrey to interview them about how they’re coping after the singer’s sudden death.

Set to air on the mogul’s OWN network this Sunday, another preview of the emotionally charged chat on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ has been released.

The clip features the songbird’s sister-in-law and closest friend, Patricia Houston, relay her fears for the singer in her final days.

Video awaits below…

(more…)

Get to know ‘How I Feel‘, the latest cut from Chris Brown.

Arguably his most telling release to date, the number sees him address a number of issues- including ‘so-called’ friends’, his relationship with the media, and the ‘incident’ between he and ex girlfriend Rihanna.

Listen below..

(more…)

Another day, another Rihanna criticism.

Indeed, just days after Annie Lennox suggested the model wasn’t doing enough to speak out against domestic violence, today saw Brit Pop Royal Will Young weigh in on her and oft polarizing cause.

His comments below….

(more…)

‘Moving Mountains’ maestro Usher is looking to make moves back to the top of charts with his latest offering ‘Climax’.  Kicking off the singer’s yet-titled seventh album, seems the falsetto filled offering is seeing Mr. Raymond marry the best of both his (musical) worlds – an R&B/electropop fusion.

But, will ‘Climax’ be what Ush needs to reach the top?  Check out the Sam Pilling-directed video below and tell us:

(more…)