R&B royalty Mary J. Blige will add yet more pages to her already-inspirational story, after announcing (during an un-televised segment of her Good Morning America set this week) that she recently received her G.E.D (High School Diploma).

What’s more, the ‘Real Love’ singer revealed that she will also be going on to study at the renown Howard University as part of the class of 2014.

Peep the announcement, which was aptly followed by a performance of ‘No More Drama’, below…

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Peep Pop collective JLS rocking out in their new photoshoot for ‘Fabulous’ magazine. Aston, Marvin, Ortise, and JB clearly look the part, whether they sound is up for debate.

In any case, the guys were also interviewed as part of the feature; an interview which is actually a pretty interesting read. Click here to check it out…

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T4’s annual ‘T4 On The Beach’ extravaganza took place today in Weston Super Mare . An array of stars including Alexandra Burke, Jason Derulo (so terrible, it has to be seen to be believed), The Saturdays, Taio Cruz, and JLS.

Check out the performances after the jump…(keep refreshing more will be added as become available)

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Check out these newly released shots of Janet Jackson commanding the stage at the 2010 Essence Music Festival (Day 1). The event, which took place at the Louisiana Superdome, was headlined by Jackson – who turned in a 33-song set!

More pics below…

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Peep R&B star Keri Hilson arriving at day 2 of the 2010 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans’ Louisiana Stadium last night.

Really liking Ms. Hilson’s new look. More pics below…

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This week’s From The Vault comes from the legendary Anita Baker. ‘Sweet Love’ was one of the singles released from her critically acclaimed ‘Rapture’ album and earned Baker a Grammy Award for ‘Best R&B Song’ back in 1987. The track has been covered by several singers including Beyonce during her ‘I Am…Yours’ world tour. You better sing it Baker!

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Janet Jackson wasn’t the only major act to rock the Essence Music Festival on the evening of July 2nd. R&B songstress Monica also took the stage and performed a series of her biggest hits including her new song, ‘Love All Over Me’. In addition to her own material, Monica once again performed a tribute to her close friend and mentor Whitney Houston by reportedly singing renditions of ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘You Give Good Love’.

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Shakira sat down for in interview with Youtube to discuss her upcoming new album which hits stores in September. The world class performer spoke about the record at length and revealed that it will entail a mixture of elements – Rock, Latin and Caribbean music – from her 15 year career. Check out what Shakira had to say about the project below:

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Following the appalling sales of 50 Cent‘s ‘Before I Self-Destruct’ LP (which was certified Triple Foil), it is now being reported that the G-Unit General was quietly released from longtime label Interscope (at his “request”) last summer, and is now with Capitol/EMI.

Full story below…

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Though Drake has taken the music scene by storm with his undeniable lyrical prowess, the same can not be said for his more R&B flavoured vocals. Despite scoring a hit with the singing-only ‘Find Your Love’, the Canadian native caught a heavy dose of critique over his live performance of the song on the Jay Leno Show recently.

Quite interestingly, the 23 year readily admits his lack of vocal skills. Check out what he had to say (via VIBE) below…

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Kelly Rowland appears to be leaving no stone unturned in the UK in her promotional push for new single ‘Commander’. Indeed, the Destiny’s Child alum has seemingly been everywhere here this week; with her most recently stopping by BBC Radio 2’s ‘Sessions’ to perform another acoustic set.

Check out Ms. Kelly’s stripped-down renditions of of ‘When Love Takes Over’ and ‘Commander’ below…

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As earlier reported, Pop superstar Janet Jackson rocked the 2010 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans last night, treating the audience to a world class spectacle. Video’s from her set have now surfaced, which you can check out below…

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