Here are some more screenshots from Rihanna’s video for her new single, ‘S&M’. Matt Kemp’s former girlfriend seems to be sending a message to the various critics, especially those who compare her voice to that of a goat.

Glad to see that Rihanna is such an avid reader of That Grape Juice. More image are available below via Ryan Seacrest:

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More images from Willow Smith’s new video have surfaced. Present on the set of the shoot, which is reportedly for the song ’21st Century Girl’, were her famous parents, Will and Jada, as well as her brother, Jaden, and actor Jackie Chan. See more images below via Punchbowl Blog:

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Check out this shot from the set of Britney Spears‘ hotly anticipated ‘Hold It Against Me’ video. Directed Jonas Akerland, the clip was filmed over two days this weekend and has many -including Spears herself- deeming it her best work yet.

Indeed, writing on Twitter after shooting wrapped, Spears said:

Such an incredible experience. I think this will be one of the best videos I have ever done”

Echoing such sentiments was ‘Toxic’ and ‘Slave for You’ choreographer Brian Friedman, who reunited with the 29 year old for this project. According to Fridman, Spears “danced her behind off”during filming.

Here’s hoping there’s substnciation for all the hype and not merely smoke and mirrors as has been the case with Ms. Spears too often over the last few years (see: ‘Circus era’)

Tidbit: It appears the usually reliable Breathe Heavy were a little over-excited in branding an earlier posted image as being from the set. The shot above however, we can confirm, is the real deal.

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As reported last month, the legendary Whitney Houston took to the stage with friend Kim Burrell at BET’s Celebration of Gospel. Together, the duo, ripped the roof off the building with a spine-tingling rendition of Houston’s 2009 hit ‘I Look To You’.

While the show airs on BET this Sunday, fan footage of the performance has today surfaced. Check it out after the jump…

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A snippet of a new Willow Smith song surfaced just minutes ago. ’21st Century Girl’ will reportedly appear on the rising star’s debut album due later this year via Roc Nation. Give the preview a listen below:

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If you thought Kanye West was getting ready to slow down then think again. The Hip-Hop visionary has announced his intentions to release his 6th studio album this summer. Furthermore, the West also has plans to drop a joint project with his mentor, Jay-Z, entitled ‘Watch The Throne’, in 2 months.

However, don’t expect West to give up on his platinum-certified ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ just yet as the video for his new single, ‘All Of The Lights (Ft. Rihanna, John Legend, The-Dream, Ryan Leslie, Tony Williams, Charlie Wilson, Elly Jackson, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Kid Cudi & Elton John)’, premieres next month.

See West’s official announcement below:

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The 2011 NRJ Awards were held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France last evening. The show featured performances from several of music’s biggest acts including Pop singer Usher, the Black Eyed Peas and Shakira. Check out all the action below:

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Willow Smith was spotted filming a new music video in the deserts of California this weekend. The Dance/Pop record will serve as the followup to her smash hit debut single, ‘Whip My Hair’. See another image below via Rap-Up:

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Guess which singer has been expressing themselves through graffiti art! Hint: they actually have an album named ‘Graffiti’! See the answer below:

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The 2011 NRJ Music Awards were held yesterday in Cannes, France. Several artists attended the event at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès including Usher, Shakira and Will.i.am. Peep more images below:

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Long before Rihanna’s arrival to the music industry, Eve’s blazing red hair shined in all its glory such as in this week’s From The Vault selection, ‘Let Me Blow Your Mind’. Released on May 15th 2001 as the 2nd single from her platinum-certified ‘Scorpion’ LP, the song featured Pop sensation Gwen Stefani.

‘Let Me Blow Your Mind’ was the 1st song ever to win the Grammy Award for ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration’ when the category was established for the 2002 ceremony. Peaking in the top 5 several charts around the world including at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the record remains Eve’s biggest hit to date.

Back when the Hip-Pop (Hip-Hop mixed with Pop music) movement pioneered by Mariah Carey was still young, this track was a definite standout. Eve delivered rhymes that would make even the most successful male MC blush and Stefani’s vocals on the hook were subtle yet quite effective.

What was most impressive about Eve was that in a era where female rappers – Lil Kim and Foxy Brown – relied on their sex appeal to help them generate airplay, she stayed focused on her craft. That is the key reason why she will always be remembered for her talent and not because of Diana Ross played with her breasts at an award show.

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While Nicole Scherzinger continues to ready her sophomore effort, a new cut from the set has surfaced in the form of ‘Cold’. The icy midtempo was produced by Dave Aude, who also conjured up the singer’s latest single ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’.

Take a listen to ‘Cold’ after the jump…

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