Some months ago, confirmation that Chris Brown, Frank Ocean and Rico Love would be working on the new Brandy album excited her long waiting fans everywhere.

Now the ‘Moesha‘ belle has revealed the inspiration behind the project’s futuristic sound and why fans can expect her to stay true to her ‘R&B’ roots.

Read what she had to say below…

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‘Wack’,’Generic’, ‘Basic’. Just a few of the words you, the That Grape Juice faithful, used to describe Rihanna‘s latest creation ‘We Found Love’.

Undeterred by the sour reaction (much of which came from her own fans), the model and her team are heading across the pond to shoot the single’s accompanying video. Much sooner than you’d think too.

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2011 has certainly been the year of groundbreaking albums.

From Adele‘s ’21’  at the start of the year  to Lady GaGa‘s long awaited ‘Born This Way‘ in May which was then followed by Beyonce‘s ‘4‘ in June, it is fair to say that the earlier quarters of the year proved to be a bountiful one for Pop fans everywhere.

Now it seems the final four months of the year are looking to be just as competitive, with the likes of Drake, Rihanna, Jason Derulo, Leona Lewis ,Nicole Scherzinger and Mary J.Blige all releasing new LP’s before the year ends.

Who do YOU think will come out on top?

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Critically acclaimed, Beyonce‘s latest LP ‘4’ has been heralded by many as her most cohesive LP to date. However, despite being released just a few months ago, the mother-in-waiting revealed that she is gearing up for a return to the studio to record its follow-up.

The 30 year old announced the news during a recent interview with Access Hollywood, in which she also talked about her VMA performance, upcoming movie with Clint Eastwood, its accompanying soundtrack, being a working mother and more.

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She may have been renowned for ‘revealing’ sense of style in the past, but if last night is anything to go by Aubrey O’Day is hoping to turn a new fashion leaf.

Snapped in a modest black dress on the red carpet of the 2011 Vanidades “Icons Of Style Awards , the former Danity Kane member,  whose new album is expected to hit stores in coming months, looked a far cry from her looks of yesteryear.

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If you thought pregnancy would knock Beyonce‘s infallible hustle, think again!

The mother-to-be sat down with BET’s Terrence J for a special interview segment which aired during the networks flagship show ‘106 & Park’ just hours ago.

During the piece, the 30 year megastar spoke on her pregnancy, new fragrance ‘Pulse’, and latest studio release ‘4’.

Check out the chat after the jump…

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The X-Factor USA is here!

Fox’s much hyped British import has finally kicked off on American soil and looks set to be the biggest show of its kind.

Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, the show favours American Idol with its nationwide auditions. However, there is a defining twist in that  groups and solo acts over 25’s are eligible to enter.

Unsurprisingly, with this being the audition phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage.

Check out the best and worst (as they become available) from this, the second night of the premiere, below…

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Pregnancy definitely won’t slow down the promo grind of mommy-to-be Beyonce.  Donning an angelic white gown with beaded trim, the ‘Diva’ singer looked every bit of such as she and her threads stole the show at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City for the ‘Pulse’ launch – her latest fragrance preceded by Heat and Heat Rush.

Only thing that shone brighter were the 16 Grammys set on display for the pregnant popstar and patrons in attendance.  See more photos and video from her other promo stops below (source):

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Hometown diva Jennifer Hudson wowed Chicago fans with her private concert performance at Paris Club’s upstairs lounge Studio Paris.  Performing a short, 5-song set featuring hits ‘If This Isn’t Love’ and ‘No One Gonna Love You’, concert-goers were raving at the American Idol alum’s showing.

While in town, the starlet also caught up with MyFOXChicago to dish on her thoughts on the X-Factor USA. See what Hudson had to say about these topics and catch her live showing after the jump:

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‘Heard ‘Em All’ hitmaker Ameriie was all covered up in Beverly Hills recently.  The new Mrs. Nelson was seen running errands in a gray sweatshirt and multi-colored dress that left little uncovered on the usually fashion forward songstress.

See more images of Ameriie out below (via TheYBF & Splash):

In related news, though her new single ‘Fire Starter’ was halted from its summer 2011 release, her new album ‘Cymatika: Vol 1’ still looks to see a spring 2012 debut.

Your thoughts?

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Grammy winning ‘Save Room’ singer John Legend is making room on an already busy schedule to take steps behind-the-scenes on the small screen.  As if wrapping up a whirlwind tour with legendary group Sade wasn’t enough, the “Let’s Get Lifted’ hitmaker has now been picked up by NBC.

Deadline reports:

After lengthy negotiations, NBC has closed a deal for Mixed Blessings, a single-camera comedy project executive produced by singer-songwriter John Legend and former NBC executive Teri Weinberg.

Mixed Blessings centers on a prominent, black, street-bred hip-hop artist enjoying his single life who discovers that he has a teenage son and decides to connect with him and his white suburban family.

Congratulations are in order for the crooner who is also said to be readying his fifth album and another foray onto the small screen – a hosting gig as talk show host on Showtime.

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While Rihanna maybe finding mixed reviews on her latest single ‘We Found Love’ (impacting web and radio today), fans can unanimously rejoice on Riri’s recent cover of Rosebud magazine.  Already available for digital download , the songstress is said to have covered a number of topics – including the possibility of  collaboration with ‘Love The Way You Lie’ co-star Eminem.

With ‘Way’ helping the Barbadian beauty make her way to her 7th #1 single, do you guys think it’s time for a Rih-peat?

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Your thoughts?