The “American Idol” star has also expressed her excitement at doing performances to promote the album since losing weight:

“I can’t wait to perform again — with my new body” she says.

The singer, who is in the early production process of the upcoming album wants the music to be “more flexible, more diverse”.

She says:

“I definitely want it to be more personal than the first album, and just more me — whatever that is, I don’t know yet but I’m going to find out”.

We can’t wait for this one.

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Fantasia has been making the rounds for her new album ‘Back to Me’and last night the singer paid a visit to ‘Lopez Tonight.” She did an emotional interview and delivered her first televised performance of new single ‘Man of The House.”

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I’m hearing that Usher’s new CD “Raymond vs. Raymond” has been pushed back until March 30th because his label refuses to release the disc until he gets new management.

According to the NY Daily News, he and his mom-manager fell out yet again in November over his relationship with current girlfriend Grace Miguel.

“She walked away from the project because Usher had his girlfriend [and former Def Jam executive] Grace Miguel was all in the mix,” says the source. “She felt as though if she didn’t end things when she did, it would permanently affect their personal relationship,” continues the source. Usher had apparently declared that he would manage himself, with the help of Miguel, but the label felt that “there was chaos in the camp.”

I’m thinking Usher’s mama will never like any girl he brings home!

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Def Jam, Rihanna’s label, has announced that they’ve teamed up with Amazon to sell her brand new album, “Rated R,” for the grand total of…$0.99.

We understand she’s on a whirlwind of promos, but it seems that no amount of interviews, racy photo shoots, and controversial quotes (“I grab boobies all the time; I’m obsessed,” “If you don’t send your boyfriend naked pictures, I feel bad for him,” and “I want good food and good sex for Christmas“) can distract us from the fact that she put out not one, not two, but three so-so singles.

Get Rihanna’s new album Rated R on Amazon.com for only 99 cents, this week only!

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Alicia Keys took to her Twitter to announce that her upcoming album, “The Element of Freedom,” is being delayed!

She tweeted:

Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I’m pushing the album back to DEC 15th. So many more amazing songs!!! ;) Pls RT

Originally due for release December 1, Keys’ “The Element of Freedom” is now due in stores December 15.

VIDEO: Alicia Keys performs in NYC

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Check out Alicia’s new video “Doesn’t Mean Anything”

Finally!!!!  Rihanna just posted her first tweet and we’re so excited about it…

Check out Rihanna’s first tweet:

So excited!!! We have been waiting for this for the last year!!! Details are still sketchy regarding Rihanna’s new album, and we’re still not sure what the album will be called.

According to aceshowbiz.com, The All-American Rejects’ vocalist Tyson Ritter, record producers Stargate, James Fauntleroy, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Kanye West, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, Soulja Boy, Shontelle and Pharrell Williams are all rumored to make contribution to the album.

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Most recently, Ne-Yo shared with E! News during 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13 that he and Rihanna had been in a songwriting session. “Expect an edgier, almost angrier Rihanna on this one. Rihanna says some things on this album that you’ve never heard her say before,” he revealed. Fellow music star Akon also uttered some words about Rihanna’s upcoming album, saying “I’m going to lighten her up. I don’t want an angry Rihanna.”

Take a look at Rihanna at her photo shoot for the new album below:

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Rihanna gets back to work

Alicia Keys is set to release her 4th studio album  “The Element Of Freedom”, on December 1st. Her first single is “Doesn’t Mean Anything.”

According to billboard.com, Keys will give the song its television debut performance on the “Regis and Kelly” show on Monday (Oct. 12th).  An accompanying video to “Doesn’t Mean Anything,” directed by P.R. Brown, will premiere on PerezHilton.com on October 16th and will be available on all other music portals on October 17th. Keys will make her television debut performance of the single on Regis & Kelly on October 12th.

According to Alicia:

“The music is really strong, and the drums are really aggressive, but my voice is vulnerable and delicate,” Keys said in a statement about the album. Keys says she eliminated “all of the boundaries and all the limitations, so that you can feel your freedom and express your freedom in every way you possibly can and that’s what I did with this album.”

Alicia Keys to “uplift” women through blog

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Swizz Beatz wife goes in on Alicia via twitter

Pretty Ricky is getting ready to get back into the swing of things. The boys are putting out their third album, and are recently did an interview where they talked about how they would have sex any and every where… One talked about how he would get h**d on stage durning the shows…

We would love to show you the video, but its definitely NSFW.  Click here to watch

Take a look at the fellas:

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Pretty Ricky’s Spectacular gives chair lap dance

Spectacular says he’s not gay!!

Singer, song writer Chico DeBarge discusses his personal battle with addiction and his new album of the same name. The singer says he became addicted after being stabbed.

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Chico and Ginuwine perform in Central Park

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Mariah Carey’s fans will have to wait until September 15 to purchase her new album ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’.

According to mariahdaily.com, the album was originally slated to be released August 25, the album is now scheduled to be released on September 15, and there’s still a chance that it might not make the new date.

VIDEO: Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed”

Folks were anxiously anticipating a face off with Whitney Houston’s album, “I Look To You,” scheduled to be released September 1.

Take a look at Mariah below:

Whitney’s comin’ back at ya! Her album is set to drop this fall on September 1st! This will mark her return to the spotlight since divorcing Bobby Brown. So come on, are y’all excited or what?!

The sultry, British-Nigerian singer, Sade is apparently making a comeback.

According to eurweb.com, Billboard is reporting that the singer and her band are currently in the studio recording new material for an album that may hit stores before year’s end. Sade who real name is Helen Folasade Adu is now 50 years old.

The new album will be Sade’s first with the band since 2000′s “Lovers Rock.”

We can’t wait to see what she looks and sounds like these days.

Speaking of comebacks, have you seen Lela Rochon?

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It seems like this Whitney Houston “comeback” has been all talk and no action. She and Bobby split. She’s off the drugs. She’s ready to make a new album. So where the hell is it, already?!

Well, according to Perez Hilton, a new album is well on its way. In fact,

The singer is said to be in the final recording stages of her record. And, on Tuesday Whitney shot the album pics with famed photog Patrick Demarchelier.

To see pics from her new album, click here. Do you think she’ll come back with guns blazing, or have her past issues sullied her good name – - and voice?

As many of you may know, rapper Jadakiss just dropped another album (The Last Kiss) this month, so we took him out to NYC’s Philippe Chow for drinks and a quick chat. In the video below, hear what Jadakiss has to say about his album, the characters in Notorious, what’s up next, and what he looks for in a woman!

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