R&B fans better get their money in order because Maxwell has something that they’re going to want to see. The crooner has added 13 more shows to his 20-city tour with Jill Scott as well as two more supporting acts: Erykah Badu and Melanie Fiona. Badu and Fiona are expected to participate in selected tour dates with the Grammy Award-winner from June 11th. Check out the full list or shows (which is being hosted by Live Nation) below:

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Peep Christina Aguilera on the covers of both Latina magazine and Malaysia’s Galaxie. The singer – who manages to keep her clothes on for both shoots – is busy promoting her new material which the public has paid little attention to despite her overtly sexual video for ‘Not Myself Tonight’. Check out the 2nd cover below:

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Pop rebel Ke$ha keeps her undeniable momentum going with the release of the video for current single ‘Your Love Is My Drug’. The Dr Luke produced song has thus far peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Peep the quirky video after the jump…

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The ever-eccentric Kelis is currently over here in the UK promoting her European smash ‘Acapella’, most recently stopping by The Jools Holland Show to perform the song. See how the former Mrs. Nas fared after the jump…

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Diddy & Dirty Money‘s video for new single ‘Hello, Good Morning (ft. T.I. & Rick Ross)’ surfaced a few moments ago. Penned by Rico Love, the song serves as the 3rd release to be lifted from the trio’s serially delayed ‘Last Train To Paris’ LP (which finally pulls in is June 29th).

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American Idol alum Fantasia returned to the show last night to perform her brand new single ‘Bittersweet’. Check out her soulful rendition of the song – the first to be lifted from her upcoming 3rd studio album, below…

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Rihanna just can’t stay on her feet these days. The fashionista slipped and fell on stage once again during a performance of her new single, ‘Te Amo’, while on her ‘Last Girl On Earth’ tour in the UK. This marks the 2nd time that Rihanna has taken a tumble on stage in less than a month. However, like the true model that she is, Rihanna got back to her feet quickly and continued to walk around the stage, bleating her heart out. Check out the fan footage below:

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Billboard’s Artist of the Decade, Eminem, has just added another accomplishment to his name. The rapper’s 1st single, ‘Not Afraid‘, from his 7th studio album, ‘Recovery’, is set to debut at #1 this week on the Billboard Hot 100 with sales of 380k. This marks the 3rd song of Eminem’s to claim the top spot and the 16th track in the history of the charts to debut at #1. The video for the song has already been filmed and will be released shortly. Expect ‘Recovery’ to hit stores on June 22nd in the US and June 21st in the UK. {Source}

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It seems that Beyonce doesn’t understand the meaning of the term ‘sit down’ (her words not ours). The singer was spotted filming a new ad for C&A international clothing recently, doing what she does best – remaining in the spotlight. Check out more images below:

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Interview coming any day now. Be sure to keep checking back….

{Photo: Seye Izsik}

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Hailed by industry heavyweights as ‘the next big thing’, 24 year old Brit Smith, more commonly known as Matisse, looks poised for a very successful 2010.

The latest addition to the Jive Records roster, Matisse is no stranger to the limelight. Indeed, she named herself after one of her favourite painters who refused to give up as a struggling artist. Some may remember the stunning starlet‘s first industry outing as one half of sisterly duo Brit & Alex back in 2008. While that project didn’t take off – resulting in the sisters disbanding, Matisse the solo star looks set for a much brighter future, if the phenomenal reception to her infectious debut single ‘Better Than Her’ is anything to go by.

So much so is the buzz surrounding the singer that many of music’s biggest hitmakers are queuing up to work on her debut LP. The following are but a few of them:

“Matisse is one of my favourite new artists. She brings a playful energy back to pop music reminiscent of early Madonna” – Kevin Rudolf

“She’s a natural superstar who’s a deadly combo of sexiness and class.…” – Dallas Austin

“Matisse is an artist with the goods! … Someone to keep an eye out for in 2010!” – Tricky Stewart

“Matisse is the complete artist. … [She] is the real deal!” – Harvey Mason Jr.

Though born in Connecticut, Matisse’s teenage years were spent here in London – an experience which no doubt influences the international sound her music boasts; an honest (non-cliché) fusion of Pop, Electronica, and R&B. A fusion, I found, greatly demonstrated on the Dallas Austin produced ‘Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies’ – which you can listen to below.

A breath of fresh air, Matisse will no doubt be a name on the lips of many very soon!

Check out ‘Better Than Her’ and ‘Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies’ below:

Better Than Her

Lullabies, Chocolates & Lies

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For more on Matisse, check out her official website, as well as her Myspace. You can also follow her on Twitter.

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Alicia Keys’ new music video premiered just moments ago. The clip was directed by Jake Nava and supports the song (which features background vocals from rapper Drake) that has thus far peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Check it out below:

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