Christmas has come all sorts of early for John Legend fans.

The Soulful crooner hasn’t released a traditional album since 2008’s ‘Evolver’ and hasn’t released a well-received LP since ‘Once Again’ in 2006. Still, for many, his debut ‘Get Lifted’ serves as his definitive “best” effort yet.

Hence, perhaps realizing this (and the fact that time and the industry wait for no one), Legend has enlisted the team responsible for ‘Lifted’ to craft his 4th studio album – the title of which he revealed today.

Details after the jump…

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As reported yesterday, Rihanna‘s latest LP ‘Talk That Talk’ staged a remarkable rebound to #1 on the Official UK Album Chart – 38 weeks after first topping the tally.

However, in the absence of promotion or activity surrounding any of the set’s singles, many scratched their heads as to how the album achieved the feat.

With a bit of investigative work, we’ve uncovered the answer. Read on for the Lipton…

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As many an act has learned before her, one’s legacy is only as powerful as the actions one takes in their career to preserve it.

Unfortunately for Lil Kim, by way of falling for traps set by reigning Rap Queen Nicki Minaj and a questionable work ethic, she has seen her once admired career tainted and almost destroyed in recent years.

Sullied, by her inability to match feats scored by acts she herself paved the way for.

Now, in a letter sent to That Grape Juice.Net this evening, her remaining fans have threatened to boycott her- citing her disregard for their supports  as grounds for their grievance.

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Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the impact Lady GaGa‘s 2011 album ‘Born This Way’ made on both her commercial and branding front.

On a commercial tip it serves as one of 2011’s best US sellers, pushing a sweet  5 million copies worldwide by the year’s end.

However, despite being heralded for being socially aware on a thematic tip, the project saw her once light, bright and refreshing  message obliterated to make room for a cause some felt was a little…stifling.

Now, ‘Turn Me On‘ producer David Guetta has shared his thoughts on the release, and its long awaited follow up ‘ARTPOP’.

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Beyonce put her star power to good use today, lending her voice to today’s ‘World Humanitarian Day‘ festivities in NYC.

Speaking at the UN Security Council an hour or so ago, the singer/songwriter also shot the video for her latest release ‘I Was Here’ at the event, all before she donates the proceeds from the single to its cause.

Unsure of what the day is in aid of?

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With the arrival of the Drake/Noah Shebib Aaliyah cut ‘Enough Said’ came reports that the Rapper was to executive produce the late singer’s new LP, upon request of her record label Blackground Records.

However, in what marks another twist in the increasingly uncomfortable story, the label has denied giving Drake permission to oversee the project in an interview with the folk over at Billboard Biz.

Their comments below…

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In a sect where even the strongest of competitors are fueled by a ‘male presence’, it’s no wonder Azealia Banks has struggled to find secure footing in Female Rap.

Lacking a Lil Wayne or Biggie Smalls to fight her corner when the need arises, it seems taking aim at the 21 year old Femcee has become all too easy for Rap regulars in need of publicity without the repercussions.

So now, in response to the barrage of attacks she has faced from the aforementioned has beens, Ms. Banks has taken to VIBE to air out her grievances, taking aim at burger flipping chart evader Lil Kim.

Her scorching remarks below…

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Real life basketball wife Monica and hubby Shannon Brown took to VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz’ on their continued promo tour for the forthcoming ‘Woodstar Music Festival‘ – set to feature the ‘Angel of Mine’ maestra herself.

Also sharing on how they keep their marriage hot (as well as their undying competitions with each other), this stop by VH1 made for an awesome watch!

Get into it below:

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Much ado has been made about Drake‘s new “collaboration” with the late, great Aaliyah, ‘Enough Said’, as well as the news that the cut is set to feature on a Drizzy produced posthumous LP.

And while debate will no doubt rage on, the Young Money staple has broken his silence on the matter, talking to MuchMusic about the track and the now-confirmed – album.

See what the rapper, real name Aubrey Graham, had to say after the jump…

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Luke James has built quite the buzz on the underground circuit and now- in a bid to take his star to all new heights- the entertainer made a guest appearance on BET’s ‘106 & Park‘.

Dishing on his debut LP ‘Made To Love’, the performer spoke openly on the album’s Blues influence and how his New Orleans upbringing has helped craft its sound.

Watch below…

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Sheeee’s baack!

After an 8 year hiatus, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker storms radio with the first single from her forthcoming, 7th studio LP ‘Only Forever’.  A remake of longtime friend Tyrese‘s ‘Lately’, the Grammy-winning alto has been getting nothing but sweet love from critics who’ve deemed the song a well-worth-waiting for return.

Sure to join the singer’s long list of favorites including ‘Sweet Love’, ‘Giving You the Best That I Got’, ‘I Apologize’, and more, get into ‘Lately’ – the latest from Miss Anita below:

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Believe it or not, it has been six years since the release of Justin Timberlake‘s last album ‘Future Love Sex Sounds‘.

Enjoying a musical hiatus which saw him pursue some of his more dramatic passions instead, the consummate performer  has rather unfortunately had to watch his one time rival Beyonce go onto enjoy ‘budding icon’ status , and his Pop Prince crown strategically snatched by a certain Justin Bieber.

Now, the ‘Black Snake Moan’ star is readying his return to his music with a ‘crazy’ new album.

Details below…

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