Christina Aguilera and fellow vocal powerhouse Leona Lewis will be touring the US this summer. Tickets will be available for the 20-city show via Live Nation from May 19th. Furthermore, Aguilera’s camp has thrown in something extra for her fans who purchase tickets for the tour before June 4: they will receive a download code for a digital copy her ‘Bionic’ album on June 7. Check out the full list of tour dates below which will feature Lewis as the supporting act:

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Cult hit ‘The Boondocks’ is back Adult Swim for its third and final season. Check out episode 2, which aired last night,  after the jump…

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Earlier today a snippet of Mariah Carey’s ‘Imperfect’ surfaced. Now, the full version of the track has been made available. Check out the Tricky Stewart-produced song below, which, like the rest of the ‘Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel’,  has begun to grow more infectious after a few listens:

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Lil’ Jon serves up an ode to the ‘chocolate skinned’ ladies on new single, the  aptly titled ‘Ms Chocolate’. Featuring R&B crooners R. Kelly and Mario,  the song is the first single single to be lifted from the Jon’s much delayed ‘Crunk Rock’ LP (due June 8th). Peep its accompanying video, which debuted today, above…

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Peep Rihanna doing what she does best – posing scantily-clad; this time for the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Fashionista Fenty admittedly looks stunning in these outtakes from the shoot.

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Although Mariah Carey’s ‘Angels Advocate’ LP has been shelved, a snippet of one of the songs from the project has surfaced. Originally recorded for her ‘Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel’ album, ‘Imperfect’ reportedly features productions from – surprise surprise – Tricky Stewart. Check out the track below:

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In what has to be one of the most random musical pairing in some time, Katy Perry has teamed up with Snoop Dogg for new single ‘California Gurls’. Produced by hitmaker Dr Luke, the song works surprisingly well – rolling into one simplistically stellar production (which gives a nod to early Madonna), an infectious sing-along-song chorus, and a killer verse from Snoop. Undoubtedly, a summer smash.

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A new snippet has surfaced from the recording sessions of Kelly Rowland‘s forthcoming 3rd album*. Titled ‘Just Whisper’, the song ironically sees Rowland belting and using her full voice over the guitar driven production. Take a listen below…

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Hoping to keep her momentum going after the poor performance of debut single ‘Massive Attack’, Nicki Minaj is set to release ‘Your Love’ as its follow-up. Check out the breezy mid-tempo below…

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R&B legend Toni Braxton is currently over here in Europe promoting her new LP ‘Pulse’, which hit stores this week. Peep her performance of ‘Yesterday’ on German show ‘Schlag Den Raab’, which aired last night, below…

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Kelly Rowland‘s new single ‘Commander’ has received an almost unanimously positive reception since debuting two weeks ago; with only a select few lamenting over its ‘dance’ sound. It now appears Rowland and her team are set to cover all ground, in the form of an ‘Urban Mix’ of the song. Hitmaker Rico Love (who penned the song), played the slowed down, R&B incarnation of ‘Commander’ on Twitter moments ago. Check it out below…

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Hip-Hop royalty Jay-Z took to the stage on Saturday Night Live a few hours ago to perform a number of his hits. While the 40 year old didn’t partake in any skits with host, funny-woman Betty White, he turned in awesome performances of ‘Empire State of Mind’ and ‘Forever Young’ on the special Mother’s Day Episode. Check them out below…

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