Do you hear that sound? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a cat being drowned in a drain? No, it’s just a preview of Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ album. The record, which hits stores on November 16th, has generated little buzz amongst consumers so her label has released a full preview of the songs a week ahead of their usual schedule. Check out the clips below:

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Check out the various covers of Kanye West ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’. The rapper has apparently chosen five different versions of the record’s artwork. Expect the 5th to be officially released in before the album hits stores on November 22nd. Peep the rest below via Rap Radar:

What do you think of the covers?

Here is a snippet of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated collaboration, ‘Raining Men’. The track stands as one of two songs on the album that includes a guest performer with the other being ‘What’s My Name’ with a verse by Drake. Give it a listen  below:

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Ahead of the airing of  Oprah‘s umpteenth episode on Michael Jackson next week, a video teaser has been released. Previewed are the chat show queen’s candid interviews with the King of Pop’s parents Katherine and Joseph, as well as well as his children Prince, Paris, and Blanket.

As many of you, I’ve expressed my own sentiments about  the episode previously, hence will wait to watch it in full before passing judgement.

Peep the preview below…

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The Noise Currently Known As Rihanna is set to unleash ‘Loud’, her latest collection of microwave-music on November 16th. Prior to then, another promotional shot for the LP has surfaced featuring Ms. Fenty doing what we wish she’d do more. If only life could imitate art.

Randomness: How much do you feel ‘Loud’ will sell first week? Honestly.

Your thoughts?

A new Chris Brown cut in the form of ‘Between The Lines’ surfaced today. Said to be featured on his forthcoming mixtape (which precedes his new studio album, ‘F.A.M.E’), Brown re-teams with ‘Deuces’ collaborator Kevin McCall on the cut.

Take a listen below…

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After tanking in rather spectacular fashion earlier this year, Christina Aguilera is hoping the masses forget about the bomb that was ‘Bionic’. For, The singer recently confirmed that recording has commenced for her next studio album.

Full story below…

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Re-surging star Brandy features in the latest issue of Upscale magazine. As well as snagging a classy photoshoot with the Grammy winner, the publication also secured what has to be her most in-depth interview to date.

Candid, and at points emotional, the 31 year old recounted her early career success, motherhood, her hit VH1 show ‘A Family Business’, her current stint on ‘Dancing With The Stars’, and what to expect from her new studio album (due next year).

Most piercing, however, was her revelations about the taunting she, even as of today, still receives regarding the fatal car accident, she was involved in back in 2007.

Her comment after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj made a promotional appearance on KMEL 106.1 recently. The rapper spoke about a wide range of topics including the possibility of a full US tour, her favourite songs on her upcoming ‘Pink Friday’ album and much more. Check out the footage below via YouHeardThatNew:

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The title song from Ke$ha’s new EP has surfaced. The Dance-heavy ‘Cannibal’ is track one on the 9-title collection in stores on November 22nd. Peep the song below:

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Rihanna visited Westfield Shopping Centre in London to turn on the Christmas lights and officially launched the Holiday season. Expect a full collection of her auto-tuned squeals, entitled ‘Loud’, in stores on November 16th.

What do you think of the pic?

Epic  Records will be releasing a new Michael Jackson album entitled ‘Michael’. The record hits stores on December 13th and will be preceded by the single ‘Breaking News’ which was recorded in 2007. Expect the song to hit the airwaves on November 8th. However, if you can’t wait for the release of the LP then tune into MichaelJackson.com for a teaser of the project.

Thoughts?