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Ne-Yo Debuts Fruttare Song 'It's All Good,' Talks New Material and Finding His Place in R&B

Emily Tan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:26:24 +0000

In April, Ne-Yo announced that he would be working with British breakout singer Cher Lloyd on a new song for frozen fruit bar company Fruttare. Now, two months later, the duo is back with the release of the new summer anthem, 'It's All Good.' The radio-friendly pop track showcases ideas that the two gathered from fans, who shared their ideas through social networks.

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Set to Perform at 2013 BET Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:17:04 +0000

It looks like Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj will reunite at the 2013 BET Awards. The two former 'American Idol' judges have been tapped to perform at the all-star awards ceremony.

Alicia Keys Earns Top Billboard Adult R&B Chart Achievement

Natelege Whaley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:27 +0000

In a career that spans more than 10 years, Alicia Keys has never neglected her R&B roots and crafted a unique sound that makes her stand apart from her contemporaries in the genre. This has driven her success and her winning continues. Keys made Billboard history this past week, as her song, ‘Fire We Make’ [...]

Beyonce + Demi Lovato Congratulate Kim Kardashian + Kanye West's New Baby

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:32:58 +0000

In case you missed it, NEWS FLASH! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their daughter into the world on Saturday, June 15. The spawn arrived several weeks ahead of schedule and the well-wishers didn’t waste much time sending their congrats across the social media space. Beyonce and Demi Lovato were among the first to send [...]

Ashanti Is Ready to Collaborate With Ja Rule Again

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:18:28 +0000

The Inc lives again? Ashanti reveals that she and former collaborator Ja Rule may be working on new music together. In an interview with Hot 97′s morning show, the songstress said that she is in contact with Ja, who just finished a lengthy jail stint. “He is in great spirits… He has a studio downstairs [...]

Alicia Keys Covers Marie Claire UK

Natelege Whaley — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:39:04 +0000

Alicia Keys graces the cover of Marie Claire U.K.'s July 2013 issue. The story on the R&B superstar will break down "Why she's setting our world on fire."

Sharon Jones Diagnosed With Cancer

Brittny Pierre — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:25:47 +0000

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings have canceled future album and tour plans due to the singer’s current medical condition. The soul songstress announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Jones has stage 1 bile duct cancer. Bile duct cancer affects a thin tube that connects the liver to the small intestine. Jones, 57, posted [...]

Mariah Carey Quits 'American Idol' After One Season

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:23:55 +0000

She's one and done. Mariah Carey's PR firm let the world know that the diva has exited 'American Idol' after one lucrative season as a judge. Her reps did so via a tweet issued with little fanfare. It's like she exited through the back door, stopping to confirm what everyone already knew with a Miss America-like wave goodbye.

Beyonce Doesn't Appreciate Attempts to Airbrush Her Hotness

Jessica Sager — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:20:15 +0000

Beyonce is easily one of the most beautiful people on the planet, so the idea that anyone needs to retouch her whatsoever is pretty preposterous. And Bey got really (Sasha) fierce when she found out H&M wanted to retouch her bikini photos. A source told The Sun, “When Beyonce found out they had edited the [...]

Beyonce Ups Security Due to Threatening Letters From Stalker

Kat Lee — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:03:33 +0000

Beyonce will be performing for a good cause on Saturday June 1 at Twickenham Stadium in London, but her Sound of Change concert has taken a bit of a sinister turn. Queen Bey has been forced to beef up security due to a fan who is sending the pop diva threatening letters. Yikes!

Frank Ocean Announces International Tour Dates

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:10:49 +0000

R&B crooner Frank Ocean has announced dates for his You’re Not Dead tour. Yay! But it’s only in Canada and Europe. Aww. That’s a bummer for his die-hard fans in the U.S. The Grammy-winning singer tweeted out a link for his new You’re Not Dead website, which boasts cities and vendors to cop tickets to [...]

Faith Evans Is in Tax Trouble

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:55:02 +0000

Good grief! The tax man is on a mission in 2013. R&B singer Faith Evans is the latest artist to be in tax trouble. According to TMZ, the ‘R&B Divas’ star was slapped with a tax lien by the State of California for $29,500 in unpaid taxes from 2011. Evans joins a list of artists [...]

Fan Slaps Beyonce's Butt, Gets a Stern Talking to From the Queen [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:02:56 +0000

A Beyonce fan in Copenhagen apparently snoozed through the life lesson about keeping your hands to yourself. He boldly slapped the singer’s butt while she was performing — and got a rebuke from Queen Bey herself. While Bey was performing ‘Irreplaceable’ last night (May 27) as part of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, looking [...]

Chris Brown + Karrueche Tran Living Together

Jessica Sager — Sun, 26 May 2013 14:16:46 +0000

That was quick!

Right after a Rihanna pal said her split from Chris Brown was for good, Breezy moved Karrueche Tran into his place. And the saga continues!

'American Idol' Adds Jennifer Hudson as a Judge With More Superstar Alums on the Way?

Nick Romano — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:46 +0000

It was recently revealed that the folks behind 'American Idol' were planning to wipe their entire judges table clean and start anew admist plummeting ratings. But with the series at a personal all-time low, could a past 'Idol' standout reinvigorate it? It's been revealed that former contestant and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on as judge for the next season.

Sevyn Streeter Is Caught Up on 'It Wont Stop'

Natelege Whaley — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:47:24 +0000

Sevyn Streeter is dating the “man in these streets,” but she’s not fazed by his bravado on ‘It Won’t Stop.’ The second official single from the singer-songwriter is produced by Diplo and Picard Brothers. Looking beyond the surface, Streeter sings softly about the good times spent with her guy, who has her feeling “some type [...]

So Janet Jackson Is a Billionaire Now

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:55 +0000

This year Janet Jackson finally joined the billionaires club -- and if you think it's only because her new husband, retail mogul Wissam Al Mana, is stupid rich, think again.

Janet earned her own billion thanks to a string of successful albums, tours, and the occasional (cringe-worthy) acting role.

Kelly Rowland Reschedules Lights Out Tour With The-Dream

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:22 +0000

Since Kelly Rowland is such a busy woman nowadays she was forced to reschedule dates on her Lights Out tour with The-Dream. The trek was set to begin in Minneapolis tonight (May 23) and stretch through the end of June. Unfortunately, the R&B songbird revealed on her Instagram that she had to rearrange the dates [...]

Kelly Rowland Releases 'Talk a Good Game' Tracklisting

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:24 +0000

It’s game time! Kelly Rowland is set to release her fourth studio effort, ‘Talk a Good Game,’ on June 18. The R&B songbird just unveiled the tracklisting to her impending album. The 12-track collection (15 songs if you buy the deluxe edition) boasts her chart-topping hit single, ‘Kisses Down Low’ and her confessional song, ‘Dirty [...]

Prince Closes 2013 Billboard Music Awards With Rare Performance Medley

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:03:54 +0000

Prince closed the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with a rare (and incredibly noisy) performance, delivering a two-song medley to celebrate being honored with the Billboard Icon Award. After Prince was celebrated for his unfettered ability and desire to rock, he took the stage and began to deliver a funked out and ultimately slower, sexier and [...]

Rihanna Suing Topshop Over Unauthorized Use of Her Image on a Shirt

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:34:54 +0000

How’s this for irony? Rihanna, who is known for aversion to shirts, posting topless shots on Instragram like it was her job, is suing U.K. retailer Topshop for its unauthorized use of her image on one of its shirts! RiRi is asking for $5 million for her trouble. The company used an image of the [...]

Beyonce Lashes Out at Pregnancy Speculation [Pic]

Jessica Sager — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:44:56 +0000

Beyonce is not happy with speculation about a bun in her oven, and she took to Instagram to say so. When sources confirmed yesterday that Queen Bey and Jay-Z were expecting another heir to their hip-hop throne (not to be confused with the Throne, which Hov shares with pal Kanye West), Bey was furious. She [...]

Mindless Behavior Announce North American Tour

Natelege Whaley — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:47 +0000

Mindless Behavior are ready to hit the road this summer. The crew of young crooners will be headlining a North American tour. The performance trek kicks off on July 3 in Stockton, Calif., and ends Aug. 18 in Houston. The group will be up close and personal with their fans, performing hits such as ‘Keep [...]