Fantasia has been dealing with severe media criticism following accusations of adultery and her attempted suicide. However, the gifted performer has finally decided to fight back, noting that she is being unfairly sidelined because of her African features unlike her fellow R&B singer Alicia Keys. Check out what she had to say about the issue below:

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Here is a new track from Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am entitled ‘Check It Out’. The record will be featured on the Limelight Exclusive mixtape and is unlikely to make the final cut of Minaj’s upcoming ‘Pink Friday’ LP (in stores November 23rd). Give it a listen below:

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Nelly gave Carbonated TV a special behind the scenes glimpse of the video for his new single, ‘Just A Dream’. The rapper also shared his views on the current state of the music industry, his upcoming album, ‘Nelly 5.0’, and much more. Check out the footage below:

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After much deliberation, Dance diva Kelly Rowland has reportedly selected the title of her 3rd studio album. That Grape Juice has learned that (as at writing) the singer’s album’s title is…

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Dance diva Kelly Rowland filmed an exclusive ‘Walmart Soundcheck’ concert last night in New York. The show, which was in support of Rowland’s US promotional efforts, saw the Destiny’s Child star set the stage alight with show-stopping performances of ‘I’m That Chick’, ‘Commander’, ‘Like This’, ‘Rose Coloured Glasses’, among others.

Rowland’s close friend Serena Williams joined a number of notable industry names in the audience.

More pics below…(via Necole Bitchie)

Pop princess Katy Perry is hard at work plugging her new LP ‘Teenage Dream’, which hit stores this week. The preacher’s daughter hit up the Today Show earlier this morning to perform a special set.

Peep her live renditions of ‘California Gurls’, ‘Teenage Dream’, and ‘I Kissed A Girl’ after the jump…

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A new song from Trey Songz’s upcoming ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’ has just surfaced. The record, entitled ‘Doorbell’, is track #12 on the LP which hits stores on September 14th. Give it a listen below:

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“I’ve came to the conclusion that ima put out so much good music that you’ll hate to love me”

The words of a certain Chris Brown, who is lining up another single from his ‘Fan of a Fan’ mixtape. With the set’s first offering ‘Deuces’  being a bonafide Urban smash (currently sitting at #2 on Billboard’s Hip-Hop & R&B Chart), the 21 year old will no doubt be hoping to repeat its success with its follow-up.

Name of the track, the track itself, and video details after the jump….

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Trey Songz managed to fit his gigantic ego on Ustream on Wednesday to give his fans an update about his upcoming projects. The ‘Bottoms Up’ singer spoke about his new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’ (in stores September 14th), the video for his new single, ‘Can’t Be Friends’, and much more. Check out what he had to say below:

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Peep Alesha Dixon getting her diva on in this new promotional shot for her forthcoming LP ‘The Entertainer’. While Ms. Dixon’s new image sees her looking quite the stunner these days, its’s a shame the same can’t be said for her music.

For, despite the set’s lead single ‘Drummer Boy’ boasting a  slick video, it still couldn’t disguise the fact that the song is ThePits.com.

Dixon, a former member of Misteeq singer, will have to serve up the goods with the album if critical acclaim to match her increasing commercial success is what she’s on the hunt for.

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Chris Brown and T.I are hard at work trying to ensure that their new movie, ‘Takers’, is a hit. This time the music heavyweights sat down with our friends over at The YBF, along with their co-stars Idris Elba and Michael Ealy, to talk about their roles in the film. Check out the interview below:

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Though their ‘Last Train To Paris’ LP has yet to depart, Diddy-Dirty Money are pressing on with yet another single from the serially-delayed set. Cue ‘Love You No More’.

Featuring man-of-the-moment Drake, the Electro-R&B ballad is the mixed, mastered and renamed version of previously heard track ‘Hurt’

Check it out below…

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