Many of Hip-Hop’s heavyweight have been praising Nicki Minaj in recent months for being one of the flagship players in the revival of the genre. Among the extensive list of names is Irv Gotti who compared the ‘Massive Attack’ rapper to the legendary Lauryn Hill.

Minaj has generally remained quiet about such recognition but now she is speaking out, suggesting that Gotti was correct for comparing her to Hill. Peep what she had to say below:

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It has been quite some time since Danity Kane crumbled as a result of mismanagement and tension among the group members. However, those problems have not prevented Aubrey O’Day and Aundrea Fimbres from continuing their relationship.

Last evening the duo streamed a recording session live via Ustream and answered several questions from their remaining fans. One very interesting point was their estrangement from Dawn (who now works as Diddy’s backup singer Dirty Money bandmate) which continues to this day. Check out the footage  below:

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Pop diva Kelly Rowland has been laying low as of late, surfacing only to promote her new singles on US radio. That all changed last night when the Destiny’s Child star performed her own concert at the PC Theater in New York’s Tribeca area last night.

Check out Ms. Kelly performing new song ‘I’m That Chick’ (produced by Tricky Stewart), ‘Commander’, ‘Destiny’s Child Medley’, and ‘Rose Coloured Glasses’.

New band, new backing singers, new all-male dancers, new swagger!!! She slayed the stage! Performances after the jump…

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Check out episode 9 of Trey Songz‘s new BET’s reality series ‘Trey Songz: My Moment’, which aired last night…

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Fantasia continues to work tirelessly promoting her stellar new album ‘Back to Me’, most recently stopping by the Lopez Tonight. Peep her rousing performance of latest single ‘Man of the House’, as well her interview with host George Lopez, below….

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Melanie Fiona performed at the Lexus Listening Lounge in Chicago recently. The singer did a stunning rendition of her Grammy-nominated single ‘It Kills Me’. Check out the footage below:

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Fantasia was the featured artist on the latest episode of Vh1’s ‘Behind The Music’. The R&B singer spoke about the various trials and successes she has experienced including becoming a young mother, winning ‘American Idol’, attempting suicide and finally getting her G.E.D. Check out the episode below:

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Check out the official single cover of Ne-Yo’s ‘One In A Million’. The tracks serves as the 3rd single from his ‘Libra Scale’ album which hits stores on October 19th.

What do you think of the cover?

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the untimely passing of R&B star Aaliyah, aged just 22. Fans and artists alike are remembering her career and  impact, including a certain Ciara.

Check out what the ‘Ride’ singer had to say of the artist who many have compared her to below…

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Mariah Carey has been generating strong media buzz over the last few months as a result of her weight gain and pregnancy rumours. Now, following her recent concert in Brazil, the icon has chosen to address the stories herself, noting that not even her publicist, Cyndi Berger, knows the truth. Peep what she had to say below:

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Chris Brown made a special promotional appearance on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ last evening. The singer/songwriter spoke about his new movie, ‘Takers’, and taught the audience how to Dougie. Watch the footage below (note the girl at 0:47 completely freaking out):

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Janet Jackson‘s headlining set at last month’s Essence Music Festival is set to air on TV One this Sunday at 9pm. In the meanwhile, you can watch a preview of the Pop icon’s set in the form of her show-stopping  rendition of ‘Rhythm Nation’.

Check it out below…

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