Singer, songwriter, and now motivational speaker, there really is no stopping R&B force Keri Hilson.

During a recent trip to the UK, Hilson made a surprise visit to specialist music school DV8 in the heart of East London.

There, the Grammy nominee spoke to the students (many of whom wish to break into the music industry) about how she found her footing in the crazy world of showbusiness; offering advice on what to expect, what to avoid, and what to put in, to get out.

That Grape Juice TV documented the inspirational visit, check it out above.

Singer, songwriter, and now motivational speaker, there really is no stopping R&B force Keri Hilson.

During a recent trip to the UK, Hilson made a surprise visit to specialist music school DV8 in the heart of East London.

There, the Grammy nominee spoke to the students (many of whom wish to break into the music industry) about how she found her footing in the crazy world of showbusiness; offering advice on what to expect, what to avoid, and what to put in, to get out.

That Grape Juice TV documented the inspirational visit. Hit ‘PLAY’ to check it out above.

Far removed is the R&B world from the ear splitting fangirl screams at the sight of new millennium boy band, B2K. Now, the mention of the one time heartthrobs induces jokes about member Raz-B‘s boy-who-cried-rape internet antics. The rest of the guys are still releasing music, albeit to no specific hurrah. But there are still a few artist from the old T.U.G. Entertainment roster making legitimate noise on the current music scene. The all girl response to B2K, collective TG4, was ultimately shelved by the label, but produced Amber Streeter, now known as Seven of fledgling female quartet Richgirl. The 24-year-old is a frequent collaborator, and apparent muse of R&B singer Chris Brown (see ‘She Ain’t You’, F.A.M.E, In My Zone series, etc.). 2011 also saw the reappearance of B2K’s resident rhymer Lil’ Fizz’s younger cousin Jhene.

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Music’s reigning queen of R&Bleating Rihanna covers the August issue of the U.K.’s ‘Cosmopolitan’ magazine.  In the cover story the pop starlet chats about her tour, upcoming music plans, and yet again former boyfriend/R&B sensation Chris Brown.  In reference to the aftermath of the highly publicized incident with Brown, the singer had this to say…

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It appears that despite regularly serving up shockingly bad performances, there really is no stopping Jason Derulo. The Pop sensation has seen his latest effort ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ top charts in many a country – including right in the UK.

Hence, in further plugging the track (the first to be lifted from his ‘Future History’ LP) on this side of the pond, the 21 year old (…) took centre stage at T4 On The Beach a few moments ago.

Check out how he fared after the jump…

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As the age old adage goes: “you better get it while it’s hot”. A certain Christina Aguilera seems versed up in this, as she recently shot the video for new single ‘Moves Like Jagger’.

The Maroon 5 duet has been a surprise hit; owing much of its success, no doubt, to NBC’s The Voice – which Aguilera and the group’s leader Adam Levine judge and have performed on.

‘Hold It Against Me’ and ‘Telephone’ director Jonas Akerlund takes the helm of the clip – which the ‘Dirrty’ singer tweeted from the set of earlier today.

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The ladies are really running this motha-, and no one (arguably) more deservedly so than soulstress Jill Scott.  The singer, whose most recent album ‘Light of the Sun’ landed right atop the Billboard 200, was a fan and critic fave at last week’s Essence Festival.  Now the ‘Golden’ diva is bringing that show-stopping set to a city near you.

Recently sponsored as part of the Budweiser Superfest,  the ‘Jill Scott Block Party’ tour maybe gracing a stage in your town.  See the dates after the jump:

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Dancing machine Jason Derulo made a shocking announcement to MTV News revealing plans to take an extended break from music (after just two albums) to focus on acting.  The announcement comes shortly after the ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ singer, whose sophomore album ‘Future History’ will hit stores in September, reportedly passed on an opportunity to play famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix in a biopic.

In reference to the role’s declination, the Miami native stated:

“I really wanted to make sure it [the Future History album] gets the exposure it deserves. It has to be heard by everybody. After this album, I will dive full-throttle into movies for a while. I will ultimately take a break from music.”

Read the full story here.

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Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige is certainly making her rounds this summer in preparation for her new fall release ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues’.  Evidence of that is the surfacing of the new track ‘The Living Proof’. A piano laced ballad, featured on The Help soundtrack (due in stores July 26), sees Blige display a softer, toned down vocal performance – a rarity.

Give the song a listen  and see the ‘Real Love’ diva speak on her involvement in the soundtrack after the jump:

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Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige has yet another honor to add to her collection of accolades.  The ‘Real Love’ singer was honored tonight at McDonald’s 365BlackAwards for the contributions of her organization FFAWN (Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now).

Check out more shots of the diva below:

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As the first week sales predictions for her ‘4’ LP soar higher than earlier reported, the Beyonce promotional train pulled into New York’s Central Park today for Good Morning America ‘Summer Concert Series’.

Check out Ms. Knowles’ scorching hot performances of ‘Run The World (Girls)’, ‘Best Thing I Never Had’, ‘1+1’, and ‘Single Ladies’ below…

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In celebration of the release of  her Songs In A Minor Collectors Edition, Alicia Keys treated fans to an intimate performance last night at The Beacon Theatre, New York.

Performing some of her much loved hits, the ‘Diary’ entertainer wowed attendees with unique renditions of various songs, even paying tribute to Mary.J Blige with a performance of the song ‘Real Love’.

Watch the performance below…

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