Peep this behind the scenes of Alicia Keys’ video for new single ‘Unthinkable (I’m Ready)’. The clip’s concept sees the Keys tackle the topic of interracial relationships.  Interesting stuff. Check it out…

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40 year old diva Mariah Carey appears unwilling to let go of her youth, revealing the name of her latest fragrance to be titled ‘Lollipop Bling’. Set for release via collaborator Elizabeth Arden later this year, the fragrance  joins Carey’s existing fragrances ‘M By Mariah Carey’, ‘Forever Mariah Carey’, and ‘Mariah Carey’s Luscious Pink’.

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Sigh. While Mimi has expressed that she feels ‘eternally 12’, the point-blank reality is that she isn’t. Though just a fragrance name, it kinda embodies everything that is wrong with Ms. Carey-Cannon’s image these days. With ol Mimi now being 40, many of her fans are itching for a more elegant and ultimately more refined image from her. Yet, instead we’re subject to more childish, clichéd nonsense (Lollipop Bling? I mean come on now!)

The sad part about the whole shabang is that she’s only making it harder for herself in terms of this new album that our resident lamb (*cough*Trent*cough*) and her fans seem to be so excited about. The record buying public have spoken in unison about their thoughts on her image etc (see: her declining record sales); hence can you really see them lapping up her ‘I’m 40-but act 20-but am really 40’ steez? I don’t.

If her contemporaries, such as Janet Jackson and Madonna, have managed to age gracefully (with their sex and youth appeal doing so also), why can’t Mariah?

Your thoughts?

R&B singer Christina Milian unveiled her trim new figure at the Ana M grand launch in Los Angeles last night. Millian, 28, gave birth earlier this year to daughter Violet, who was fathered by her husband, hitmaker, The-Dream.

Your thoughts?

As JLS continue to work on their sophomore LP in the US, a lengthy snippet of the record’s first single ‘The Club Is Alive’ has surfaced. We’ll be holding judgement until hearing the track in its entirety; in the meanwhile you can listen to the snippet after the jump…

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Mary J. Blige‘s video for new single ‘Hood Love’ premièred in its entirety moments ago. The Trey Songz assisted cut serves as the latest release from the Grammy winner’s ‘Stronger With Each Tear’ LP. Peep the Chris Robinson directed vid below…

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Peep this behind the scenes look at Kelis’ creative video for current single ‘Acapella’ (which recently peaked in the top 5 of the Official UK Singles Chart).

Kelis’ brand new album ‘Flesh Tone’ hits Europe on May 17th, and the US in July

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HipHollywood.com caught up with Kelly Rowland on the set of her ‘Commander’ video yesterday to discuss her new project. During the interview, the host asked Rowland about whether she was upset with Beyonce for releasing a video for ‘Why Don’t You Love Me’ so close to launch of ‘Commander’. So what did Rowland have to say? Check it out below:

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Check out Toni Braxton and her son Diezel filming a PSA for ‘We Volunteer’ today in New York City. The duo spoke on behalf of the Autism Speaks foundation; a cause close to Braxton’s heart as her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. Great stuff!

What do you think of the pic?

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Mary J. Blige. Now the R&B singer is on her way into the spotlight back with a new video for the 3rd single from her ‘Stronger With Each Tear’ album, ‘We Got Hood Love (Ft. Trey Songz)’, which has thus far peaked at #55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Check out the sneak peak of the clip below:

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As the hype for Kelly Rowland’s video for ‘Commander‘ continues to snowball, the singer has provided a behind the scenes glimpse of the project. The clip, which was filmed yesterday, was directed by Masashi Muto and choreographed by Fatima Robinson. Check out the “futuristic” video scene below:

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Before she hit the ‘American Idol’ stage, ‘Extra’ sat down with Lady GaGa to get some information about her upcoming ‘Alejandro’ video. The singer didn’t reveal too much but she did reveal that the Steven Klein-directed clip has her quite “excited”. Peep what GaGa had to say below (shout out to Rap-Up.com for the footage):

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As Ciara’s ‘Ride’ continues its slow ascent up the Billboard charts – now at #79 on the Hot 100 and #55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs listing – another track from the entertainer has surfaced. The song, entitled ‘I Run It’, features the singer using her lower register over the Tricky Stewart production. Give it a listen below:

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