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Janet Jackson has confirmed to E! Online that her much-anticipated world tour will start on September 11th.

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After months of speculation, it appears that R&B songstress Amerie has severed ties with Columbia Records, following the removal of her name from the labels roster. The singer’s third studio album ‘Because I Love It’, though critically acclaimed and a hit in Europe, did not receive a Stateside release. Instead, a succession of proposed release dates, came and went without yielding the album. Reliable sources confirm that the singer is currently locked in talks LA Reid’s Def Jam.

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As the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, preps his comeback album, former collaborator Quincy Jones has stated that he will not be working on the project. According to Jones – who masterminded the ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’ albums – he and Jackson have had conversations about the possibility of collaborating again but he isn’t interested.

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Justin Timberlake has announced that he is to launch his own record label – Tennman Records – a joint venture with Interscope Records. The ‘My Love’ singer will function as the Los Angeles-based company’s CEO and chairman. International distribution will be handled by Interscope Geffen A&M. Speaking on the label, Timberlake said ‘We are all excited about the talent we have to offer already on our roster and I cannot wait to introduce the world to my new discoveries’. New signings to the label will be revealed in June.

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R&B singer Brandy has broken her silence regarding the various ‘wrongful death’ lawsuits levelled against her. The complaints were made by the family members of a 38 year old woman -Awatef Aboudihaj- who died in a four-car collision on December 30th last year in LA – a collision they claim was caused by the singer. However, in court documents filed this Wednesday, Brandy, though remorseful, ’specifically denies each and every allegation in the wrongful death complaints filed against her’. The ‘Boy Is Mine’ singer is requesting the case be brought before a jury to prove her innocence in the accident.

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Rihanna was in fine form Saturday night as she served as one of several opening acts for Kanye West on his “Glow In The Dark” tour. Rihanna is pictured above taking the glow in the dark theme to the next level and actually performing in a hot pink glow in the dark costume. Click over to the next page for a performance clip.

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Singer Whitney Houston was spotted out last night with  Ray J. Whitney and RJ were front and center for the Hopkins vs. Calzaghe fight which went down last night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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R&B singer and producer Ryan Leslie has posted a new track on his MySpace page. The track is titled Addiction. Cassie is on the record with the chorus vocals.

Listen ♫ RYAN LESLIE F/ CASSIE – ADDICTION

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 According Jawn Murray at AOL Black Voices, R&B singer has been unceremoniously dropped by his label Columbia Records.

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Janet Jackson’s fourth single is “Can’t Be Good”, from her recent album release, Discipline (Island).

♫ Listen Janet “Can’t Be Good”

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