Multi-Platinum selling superstars Usher and Mary J. Blige have announced that they are to tour the UK.

R&B crooner Usher is to play his first live dates on this side of the pond in six years as part of his worldwide  OMG Tour in early 2011, kicking off in Manchester on 26th January.

Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige is to make her return to the UK live circuit – after a two year hiatus – this November.

Find out their respective dates and ticket purchasing information below…

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Drake made a promotional appearance on the latest episode of MTV’s ‘Extended Play’. The rapper talked about the influence of Jimmy Hendrix on his new tour, the pressures that he has to endure for the 1 hour and 45 minutes setlist, his ‘Fancy’ video and much more. Check out the spot below:

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The Trey Songz’s expanding ego erupted once again during a recent interview on 100.3 The Beat. The ‘Bottoms Up’ singer got defensive when the radio show’s host, Boogie D, commented about the negative attitude that Songz portrayed in his BET reality show, ‘Trey Songz: My Moment’. Check out all the action below:

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Here is a special sneak peek/teaser of Shakira’s ‘Loca’ video. The track is the 1st single off her new album, ‘Sale El Sol’, which hits stores on October 19th. Check out the clip below:

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland joins the likes of Rihanna and Mariah Carey on the ‘Now That’s What I Call Christmas! Vol. 4′ compilation (due October 24th).

Take a listen to a preview of ‘Wonderful Christmastime’, Rowland’s contribution  to the star-studded LP, below…

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With the the industry abuzz about LA Reid‘s status with Universal Music, yet another spanner has been thrown into the works – courtesy of the New York Daily News.

The publication reports today that a key point has been omitted from the ‘has he/ hasn’t he been sacked’ debate; the fact  that the Island Def Jam head has been in negotiations for a position on the judging panel of the X Factor US.

Why is this a problem for his role at Universal, you may ask?

Find out after the jump…

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Ever since Keri Hilson‘s ‘alternate’ version of ‘Turnin’ Me On’ hit the net last year, rumours have been running rampant of a rift between her and Ciara – understandable given Hilson’s apparent shot at the ‘Ride’ singer in the song.

Having maintained a dignified silence on Hilson (for the most part), Ciara addressed the suggestion that the fellow Atlanta-native had replaced her in a recent interview with XXL.

Check out what she had to say after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera was photographed leaving dinner at Matsuhisa last evening. She looks quite happy. Has she not seen her ‘Bionic’ album sales?

What do you think of the pic?

Rihanna was spotted on her way to Drai’s in Hollywood recently. The Doritos spokesperson was going to celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday.

What do you think of the pic?

It appears Beyonce is set to roar back onto the music scene much earlier than anticipated. Despite still being in the recording stage of the project, new material from the 29 year old superstar may be hitting airwaves and iTunes in a matter of weeks!

Full story below…

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Never one to mince his words, rapper Kanye West took to Twitter to air his opinions on Keri Hilson‘s material.

Find out what the outspoken star had to say about the R&B singer after the jump (and let us know if you agree) …

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