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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That Grape Juice
It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself LOL. Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine and Trent’s are below – in no particular order:

Sam

1) Commander – Kelly Rowland
2) Ride – Ciara
3) How It Used To Be – Kirk Franklin
4) Mirror – Monica
5) I Need You Now – Smokie Norful

Trent

1) Make My Heart – Toni Braxton
2) Commander – Kelly Rowland
3) Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) – Usher
4) Rock With U – Janet Jackson
5) I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Pop sensation Alexandra Burke sent the British press into a frenzy last night, after being snapped out hand-in-hand with KISS FM DJ and MTV presenter Rickie Haywood- Williams.

The smitten pair first dined at the La Ratatoulie restaurant in Mayfair, before partying it up at the Cirque Du Soir night-club in Central London.

So much for liking the ‘Bad Boys’, ay Alex? LOL.. More pics below…

Your thoughts?

Cult hit ‘The Boondocks’ returned last night on Adult Swim for its third and final season. The Obama-focal first episode was trademark Boondocks and certainly has me itching to see the rest of the series. Check it out after the jump…

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Peep a startled Rihanna checking out a fan’s ‘Rated R’ tattoo outside her hotel in Paris today.

Of all tattoo’s, a Rihanna tattoo….on your neck?! A hot boiling mess if there ever was one. I mean even Ms. Fenty looks shocked as hell…like…”a tattoo of me?!” Not the business at all…

Your thoughts?

Ever wonder how Britney Spears would sound singing Lady GaGa’s smash ‘Telephone’? If so, now you can, following the surfacing of what appears to be the Pop superstar’s unmastered demo of the Darkchild produced song.

(For those understandably confused; Spears was offered the track, recorded it, yet didn’t use it, leaving it to be snapped up by GaGa not long after)

Check out Ms. Spears’ take on the track after the jump…

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Still hard at work promoting her hit LP ‘Still Standing’, Monica took to the stage at the House of Blues, Atlantic City over the weekend to perform an array of her past and present hits. During her set, the singer gave an awesome impromptu performance of new single ‘Here I Am’. Check it out below…

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Superstar Beyonce was snapped partying it up at the 9th Annual Spring Fling in New York last night. The event, which took place at the Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel, was hosted by hairstylist to the stars Harry Josh.

More pics of “Honey-Bee” below….{photo credit: Just Jared}…..

Your thoughts?

The video for Jason Derulo‘s latest single, ‘Ridin’ Solo’ premiered today. Produced by J.R Rotem, the song is the third release to be lifted from Derulo’s self-titled debut. Check it out below…

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A demure looking Janet Jackson attended Donatella Versace’s ‘Bright Lights’ show at Milk Studios, New York this past Friday (April 30th).

The Pop icon is currently preparing for her headlining slot at the Essence Music Festival, which takes place on July 2nd in New Orleans, as well as the beginning of shooting for Tyler Perry’s latest movie.

Your thoughts?

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Hitmaker Rico Love yesterday released a video of himself working on Kelly Rowland‘s hotly anticipated new LP. The ‘Commander’ songwriter is overseeing Rowland’s project, along with David Guetta.

You can listen to a preview of the more Urban sounding track below…

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