As Kelly Rowland puts the finishing touches to her hotly anticipated 3rd solo LP, the full version of ‘On & On (The Sound)’ has surfaced. Check it out after the jump….

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With the release of Christina Aguilera‘s already-controversial new LP ‘Bionic’ drawing ever-nearer (June 8th), lengthy snippets of three cuts from the record have surfaced in the form of ‘Bionic’, ‘I Hate Boys’, and ‘You Lost Me’.

We’re gonna hold judgement until hearing the album in its entirety. In the meanwhile, check out the tracks after the jump…

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Rapper of the moment Drake shared his teen experiences with MTV, on the network’s increasingly popular ‘When I Was 17’ show. The Young Money Star’s segment aired yesterday, but you can view it after the jump…

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The ever-glowing Toni Braxton strikes a pose in this new photoshoot by David Venni. Shot while the sultry contralto was in Switzerland this week, the pics (above and below) are further testament to the fact the 42 year old seems to be ageing backwards! Stunning…

Another pic after the jump…

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This week’s classic From The Vault clip is Nivea and Jagged Edge‘s 2002 smash ‘Don’t Mess With My Man’. The song, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, serves as the biggest hit of Nivea’s career, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group. Still goes hard today…

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As previously reported, Kelly Rowland shot the video for her hot new single ‘Commander’ last week in LA. A number of media outlets were on hand for the shoot (which was directed by Masashi Muto), including Hip-Hollywood, who have today released more behind the scenes footage from the day. Check it out below…

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One has to give it up for R&B singer Teairra Mari, for the 21 year old certainly keeps her name out there. Despite the poor promotion of her ‘At That Point’ project (by her label), the former Jay-Z protegee has linked up with World Star Hip-Hop to bring out viral’s such as this to keep her momentum going.

As for the cover, I actually enjoyed it. Teairra has a great flow, and rode the production seamlessly.

Word of advice though; it sure would help if Ms. Mari switched up her look a bit. I mean a new weave or something. For, she’s looked EXACTLY the same since debuting back in 2004. With the industry now at a place – whether we like it or not – where image is everything, her look comes across a little ‘tired’, which I doubt is doing her any favours on the career tip. After all, there are countless ‘R&B chicks’ who have come and gone over the years rocking the same ‘look’, with little to distinguish them from each other, hence their eventual obscurity.

Just saying…

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Singer-songwriter, The-Dream, stopped by BET’s 106 & Park yesterday to perform his current single ‘Love King’, the first single to be lifted from his 3rd LP of the same name. See how he fared below…

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Peep the official single cover for Rihanna‘s latest release ‘Rockstar 101’. The Anthony Mandler directed video for the song is set to debut within the next few weeks.

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Our good friend Billy J over at Yahoo Music caught up with international star Kelly Rowland in Los Angeles last week. The Destiny’s Child alumni spoke on a number of topics including her forthcoming new LP, signing with Universal Motown, her new found sassiness, recording new track ‘Grown Ass Woman’, and much more. An awesome interview, I must say. Check it out below…

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Earlier this week, That Grape Juice were fortunate enough to catch up with R&B legend Toni Braxton at her plush hotel here in London. In what must be one of her most candid interviews yet, the ‘Unbreak My Heart’ singer, 42, spoke on everything from her new album ‘Pulse’, to ageism in the industry, album sales, bankruptcy, her impending divorce, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, motherhood and much more! An awesome watch, I must say. Enjoy. (Part 1 – above / Part 2 – below)

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Don’t compare Christina Aguilera to anyone because she’s completely original. At least that’s what the singer claims to be in her latest interview in the May 17th edition of Billboard magazine. Aguilera had a lot to say about the constant comparisons being drawn between her and fellow Pop star Lady GaGa as well as why she isn’t inspired by making hit songs. Peep what she had to say below:

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