Letoya Luckett teamed up with my favorite R&B singer other Brian McKnight Avant on a new track called, "Somebody Else." (Thanks Necole!) Letoya's vocals and Avant's harmonies harmonies simply blend on the song which may possible show up on Letoya's stil untitled sophomore solo album out next year. If this "Torn"-ish track makes it to Letoya's upcoming album, wouldn't the video be hot with Letoya and Avant going back and forth?! Check it out and let me know what you think.





In an unexpected PR move, Swizz Beatz swiftly denied that Alicia Keys was the key factor in his divorce from Mashonda.
"I can no longer ignore the harmful rumors, that my friend Alicia Keys is in any way linked to my marital circumstances or to the decision that [my wife] Mashonda and I have made to separate. I am disappointed that some have chosen to try and tarnish Alicia's reputation by irresponsibly implicating her in a situation that she has absolutely nothing to do with. This experience has been one of the most difficult times in my life, and as was stated when we announced our separation several months ago, I ask that you continue to respect my privacy in dealing with this personal matter." [US WEEKLY]
I prefer that Swizz didn't talk and let folks talk instead but I guess all that Alicia Keys is a homewrecker hoopla bother him so.


Britney Spears announced yesterday that she would celebrate her 27th birthday (December 2nd) with the release of her new album, "Circus." Britney's record label Jive/Zomba also stated that "Womanizer" would be the lead track off the album...and maybe the following MSN-captured rehearsal video is a glimpse of what Britney has in plans on the choreography tip.




Rihanna slammed down reports of being in financial distress while talking about her upcoming album's recording process. Do expect more of the edgy Rihanna she presented in the past year! Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded" already has its final (8th!) single, "Breaking Dishes" to be included on the radio on October 7th - the same day as Beyonce's two new singles drops.

On what to expect on her new album:
“I’m not going to give anything away,but it’s going to be very edgy.”Good Girl Gone Bad” definitely spoke to a year in my life, a year of attitude. It stood for who I am – the attitude, the edge.
“My next album will take it up a notch. I want to keep growing. I don’t want to get stuck. I want to change.”

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Labels: Alicia Keys, Avant, Britney Spears, LeToya Luckett, Music Hoopla, Rihanna, Swizz Beatz