NEW MUSIC: Michelle Williams - 'LOVE GUN'

The three former members of Destiny’s Child are keeping busy these days.

Beyoncé just topped the Billboard 200 with her latest release 4; Kelly Rowland has been doing well with the release of her single “Motivation,” featuring Lil Wayne; and today, Michelle Williams dropped a new single,”Love Gun,” which is set to be included on her upcoming fourth studio album, slated for a fall release.

While Williams focused on gospel on her first two solo albums, the synth-laden “Love Gun” has a similar vibe to the dancey tracks on her last album, Unexpected, which spawned two hit dance singles in “We Break the Dawn”—actually, a personal fave of mine—and “The Greatest.”

Williams calls “Love Gun” “inspirational pop.” “Think of Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’ or Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten,’” she said in a statement. “Music with a message but at the same time fun and will get people dancing.”

Give “Love Gun” a listen here:

 

Love Gun - Michelle Williams

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Beyonce - 'Best Thing I Never Had'

The latest video in support of Beyonce’s latest LP ‘4′ has made its way to the Pop Universe just moments ago.

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Kelly Rowland in Tribal Prints At London X Factor Auditions

Kelly Rowland was spotted arriving at more auditions of the X Factor series. She sported a tribal print dress and towering stilettos as she walked the red carpet and greeted fans. Kelly looked amazing in a long, fitted turquoise dress which was slashed at her stomach, showing off her killer body.

Peep more pics below!!! 

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SPORTS: 'Wade's World Weekend' in Chicago

Miami Heat superstar Dwayne Wade went back to his Chicago roots to kick-off preparations for the 4th Annual Wade’s World Weekend. Wade, along with Michigan Avenue Magazine, dined and socialized at Sunda on Wednesday, July 6. Speacial guests included Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije and editor Dan Uslan.

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NEW MUSIC: Monica Ft. Lil Kim & Rick Ross - 'Anything (To Find You)'

First single from Monica’s new album 'New Life', tentatively due October 4, produced by Missy Elliott and features Lil Kim & Rick Ross. Take a listen below as they take you back to the 80's with the old school beat!!!

Anything (To Find You) - Monica f/ Lil' Kim & Rick Ross

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CANDIDS: Adele, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Ludacris, Heidi Klum, Halle Berry & MORE

Adele smiles and poses for a photo as she leaves Radio One Studios after appearing as a guest on "The Chris Moyles Show.". 

Mariah Carey is guarded by her assistants and personal trainer as she waits in a garage to be whisked away into a building in Tribeca. 

Ciara leaving a hair salon in Melrose Place.

Ludacris arriving at Orange Rock Corps in Paris.

 

A fresh-faced Heidi Klum leaves her New York hotel with wet hair scraped into a bun. The supermodel was clutching a water bottle as she left her hotel early in the morning. 

Halle Berry on route to a friends house.

Kim Kardashain spotted at LAX.

Lloyd promoting new album in New York City.

Katie Holmes spotted at the Georgio Armani Prive Fall Winter 2011/ 2012 couture fashion show.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: VH1's Behind The Music: ICE CUBE {Full Episode}

Ice Cube's story creates that rare moment when you wish VH1's "Behind the Music" could be expanded from an hour into a miniseries.

The former O'Shea Jackson is one of the most intriguing characters from the fascinating world of hip hop, and you know the producers here had to leave all kinds of great stuff on the cutting-room floor.

Here's a guy, after all, who was once the poster image for everything mainstream America feared and loathed about rap music and rappers.

Today, you'd hardly find a better model for the American Dream. Long, stable marriage. Four kids. Star of music and movies, big enough so he can almost call his own shots.

And he's still just 42.

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SPORTS: Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick

 

Michael Vick has redeemed himself in the eyes of Nike execs. The sports giant has now re-signed an endorsement contract with Vick, reports NewsOne.com.

"Michael acknowledges his past mistakes," Nike said in a statement. "We do not condone those actions, but we support the positive changes he has made to better himself off the field."

Terms of the deal were not released, but from the looks of it, Vick has truly rehabilitated his image.

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  As you likely recall, Vick spent 21 months in jail and returned to the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagle shortly thereafter. He had a phenomenal season in 2010 and has become one of the league's most exciting players yet again.

 

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CANDIDS: Essence Music Festival 2011 [GOSPEL ARTIST]

CECE WINANS & MARVIN SAPP

SHIRLEY MURDOCK

KIERRA 'KIKI' SHEARD

TRIN-I-TEE 5:7

FRED HAMMOND

VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG

KELLY PRICE

DEITRICK HADDON

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CANDIDS: Essence Music Festival 2011 [TWITPICS]

 

The 2011 Essence Music Festival was in full effect July 1st-3rd. The annual event which takes place in New Orleans celebrated "the roots of R&B" and promised to have something for everyone. 

The 17th annual gathering included Trey Songz, Boyz II Men, Charlie Wilson, Mint Condition, Stephanie Mills and many more.

"We listen to our audience and these are the musicians they want to see under one roof for three days," said Michelle Ebanks, President, Essence Communications Inc. "Our mission this year was to celebrate community through the prism of the art form that continues to tell our reader's stories: R&B." 

The festival brought about many celebrities. Check out more photos below! 

MARY J BLIGE

KANYE WEST

DWELE

BOYZ II MEN

MISS JILL SCOTT

CHAKA KHAN

NEW EDITION

USHER

JENNIFER HUDSON & SHAUN ROBINSON

LEDISI

FANTASIA

STEVE HARVEY & WIFE MAJORIE

MC LYTE

LISA RAYE MCCOY

TARAJI P. HENSON & LETOYA LUCKETT

SHAUNIE O'NEAL & EVELYN LOZADA

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ALBUM PREVIEW: Kelly Rowland 'Here I Am' Album Snippets

The countdown is on to Kelly Rowland’s third solo album Here I Am. With less than three weeks to go before it arrives in stores on July 26, Amazon satisfies hungry fans with 30-second snippets.

The 10-track standard edition features the Lil Wayne-assisted smash “Motivation,” along with second single “Lay It on Me” featuring Big Sean and the dance floor-ready “Commander” produced by David Guetta.

Houston rapper Lil Playy turns up on the Rodney Jerkins-helmed banger “Work It Man” and Rico Love can be heard on the slinky “All of the Night.” Other A-list producers include Tricky Stewart (“I’m Dat Chick”), The Runners (“All of the Night”), and RedOne (“Down for Whatever”).

Sample the Destiny’s Child diva’s disc below.

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Kelly Rowland interview with FUSE OnDemand

With her release soon approaching, Ms. Kelly is continuing to keep her name relevant on the music scene.

The ‘Motivation’ singer was recently spotted on Fuse On Demand outlining details of her new album ‘Here I Am’ (due in stores July 26). Ms. Rowland is also featured on Lonny Bereal's 'Favor' video which premiered a few days ago. The next single 'Lay It On Me' has been receiving great response from her fan base. Hopefully in the next coming weeks we will see a video surface for the blazing track which features Big Sean.

Peep the full interview below and PRE-ORDER the album HERE. 

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MAG COVERS: Nicole Scherzinger for InStyle UK [Photos & Video]

Pop starlet Nicole Scherzinger graces the August 2011 cover of UK’s InStyle Magazine. The X-Factor judge, who delivers some sexy poses, including an eye catching split, talks about her judging role on the US version of the show amongst other things.

See her flex those lean muscles, plus model some killer couture, on her InStyle cover shoot below..
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