R KELLY - COOKIE (VIDEO)

Mariah Carey on Idol "it was like going to work in Hell w/ Satan"

Prince - Breakfast Can Wait (VIDEO)

Toni Braxton, Babyface - Hurt You (VIDEO)

Toni Braxton’s retirement was short lived. The R&B diva, who considered quitting the industry earlier this year, gets back to music by teaming with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds on their duet “Hurt You.”

The longtime collaborators, who first dueted on the 1992 Boomerang single “Give U My Heart,” break down the walls and rebuild their relationship in the smoldering video.

The ballad serves as the first single off their duets album Love, Marriage & Divorce, which arrives Nov. 25.

On Thursday, Toni was on hand to honor Babyface as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His friends including Usher, Diddy, and L.A. Reid also saluted the legendary producer at the ceremony.

R. Kelly ft. 2 Chainz - My Story (VIDEO)

R. Kelly feat. Future - Tear It Up (AUDIO)

Future called on R. Kelly for “Parachute,” a collaboration on his debut Pluto. Now the Atlanta rapper returns the favor on “Tear It Up.” An Auto-Tuned Kellz gets freaky on the bedroom banger, taking it from the closet to the hallway.

Expect more sexual jams like this on his upcoming album Black Panties, due in December. “I’m on a Benjamin Button-type of mission right now,” Kellz told Fuse. “I’m going back to the old school R. Kelly days where he did the 12 Play, the sexual songs mixed with the hip-hop songs.”

Beyoncé Helps Kid President With World Humanitarian Day 2013

I can’t believe I’m sitting here with the Kid President. I was very excited to meet you today,” said Bey, who is an ambassador for World Humanitarian Day.

Dressed in a suit and tie, the young interviewer asked about her involvement. “I think it’s so important for us to take some time and be unselfish and have compassion because we really can impact the world,” said Bey.

Before ending the interview, Bey asked Kid President for a kiss on the cheek and for the first time, he became bashful.

PHOENIX F/ R. KELLY – TRYING TO BE COOL (REMIX)

R. Kelly goes out of the box with his remix to Phoenix’s single “Trying to Be Cool.” The Pied Piper adds some R&B flavor to the alt-rock song, which appears on the French band’s album Bankrupt!

After performing together at Coachella in April, Kellz recorded his remix back in Chicago.

CHARLIE WILSON Tribute at The BET Awards

Charlie Wilson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards on Sunday. He received a star-studded tribute from India.Arie, Jamie Foxx, and Stevie Wonder, who covered his classics. Justin Timberlake presented him with the award before he hit the stage to perform a medley of Charlie’s hits with some help from Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, and the man himself.

Chris Brown feat. Aaliyah - Don't Think They Know (VIDEO)

After a few delays, Chris Brown debuts the video for “Don’t Think They Know,” the second single off his upcoming album X (July 16). A shirtless Breezy rides through Compton and kicks it with kids in the neighborhood in the black-and-white clip.

“[I'm] bringing both worlds together and trying to uplift the poverty side of the community and show them where I’m from,” explained Chris.

Joe - I'd Rather Have A Love (Video)

The-Dream ft. Beyoncé, 2 Chainz - Turnt (AUDIO)

In addition to Kelly Rowland, The-Dream calls on another one of Destiny’s children for his album IV Play. On “Turnt,” Beyoncé taps into her ratchet side as she trades provocative lines with the “Single Ladies” hitmaker.

“People think I’m crazy, but I love you cuz you crazy too,” sings B, while proclaiming, “Turn up!”

And what would a ratchet record be without 2 Chainz? Tity Boi adds a verse about drinking his lady’s bathwater and umm, satisfying her (“I kill that thang, whoa manslaughter”).

Lauryn Hill sent to Jail.. 3 months

Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay taxes on about $1.8 million in earnings.


The 37-year-old Fugees frontwoman appeared in a Newark courtroom on Monday where a judge handed down her sentencing. In addition to three months behind bars, she faces three additional months of home confinement followed by nine months of supervised release.

During a statement to the judge, Ms. Hill explained that it was always her intent to pay the taxes, but she was unable to during her hiatus from the music business.

“I needed to be able to earn so I could pay my taxes, without compromising the health and welfare of my children, and I was being denied that,” she told the judge.

“I was put into a system I didn’t know the nature of. … I’m a child of former slaves. I got into an economic paradigm and had that imposed on me,” she continued. “I sold 50 million units … now I’m up here paying a tax debt. If that’s not likened to slavery, I don’t know what is.”

Before the sentencing, her attorney said that she had paid more than $970,000 to satisfy the state and federal tax liabilities. She signed a new deal with Sony to help pay off some of the debt.

Over the weekend, she released a new song, “Neurotic Society,” the first release from her new label venture, Obverse Creation Music/Sony ATV.

She has until July 8 to report to prison.


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MARIAH CAREY Feat MIGUEL – BEAUTIFUL (VIDEO)

Mariah Carey makes sweet music with Miguel on “#Beautiful,” the first single off her upcoming album. The pop diva and “Adorn” singer duet on the breezy guitar-driven number, perfect for the summer months ahead. The subtle song was written and produced by Mariah and Miguel.

A video, directed by Joseph Kahn, is set to premiere Wednesday on “American Idol.” Mariah will also kick off the “Good Morning America” Concert Series on May 24 in Central Park.

Alicia Keys & Maxwell - Fire We Make (VIDEO)

Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M

Beyoncé on "Super Bowl Live" (VIDEO)

Beyonce joined Rich Eisen and Deion Sanders on "Super Bowl Live" to talk about what fans can expect from her halftime performance this Sunday in New Orleans.

The singer said she had studied previous halftime performers like Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince in preparation for her performance. She hinted that she might have a guest or two join her during the show.

LL Cool J ft. Joe - Take It (VIDEO)

Due February 12, LL’s 14th studio album Authentic Hip-Hop features 15 tracks including “Take It” and a collaboration with Monica.

TONI BRAXTON- Confessions of a Diva (DOCUMENTARY )

Toni Braxton was in the spotlight on “20/20.” The Grammy-winning diva opened up about her two bankruptcies, posing for Playboy, and her medical conditions.

Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne - ICE (VIDEO)

Kelly Rowland melts hearts in her sexiest video yet for “ICE.” The R&B siren flaunts her bangin’ body as she gets intimate.
“ICE” is the first single off Kelly’s fourth solo album Year of the Woman, due next year