Emelie Sande Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates!

The U.S. tour dates for U.K. singing sensation Emelie Sande were announced this week and I couldn't be more excited. After selling over 600,000 copies of her debut album, Our Version of Events, she is one of the biggest selling stars this years overseas. However, her star has not shone as brightly over here in the United States. But that's all going to change when she tours the States next year. See what cities she's going to be visiting after the break!

VIDEO: It's Official! Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank form Supergroup 'TGT'

There have been rumors and talks for years of R&B singers Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank combining their talents and forming a supergroup. Unofficially started in 2007, the group was all talk until the re-announcement at the 2012 BET Awards this past summer. Although individually successful with millions of albums sold between them, the trio recently signed a deal with Atlantic Records and they are now performing as TGT. With influences like the O'Jays and LSG (Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill), these singers, who have nicknamed themselves the "R&B Avengers" plan to take R&B back to what it used to be. Check out the video of their official signing after the break...

Usher' Reveals Official Album Title & Release Date of New Album

R&B veteran Usher's new album is dropping on June 12th through RCA Records. Although there were rumors that the album would be entitled The Shantertence (whatever the hell that is), Usher squashed those rumors by announcing the album title to be Looking For Myself. This will be his seventh album and will be produced by Rico Love, Salaam Remi, Diplo, Jim Jonson and more.

He released the video for his single, "Climax" a few weeks ago to mixed reviews. I think it's a pretty cool song to start with. However, one of Usher's biggest dance rivals and label mates, Chris Brown, is also releasing a new album and just dropped some heat such as "See Through" that even I had to give him his props on. I guess we'll just have to see who comes out on top.

If you haven't seen the video for "Climax", go here. Will you be copping Usher's "Looking For Myself"?

Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th Birthday & Reunites with Clive Davis

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, 70, celebrated her birthday this past weekend and announced that she's reuniting with former mentor, record executive Clive Davis.

During the soul star's party at the luxurious Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York on Saturday night, Franklin announced in a brief interview that she had signed a new contract with Sony Music Entertainment, where Davis serves as Chief Creative Officer. Davis signed Franklin to Arista Records during her career slump in the Eighties, a move that reinvigorated her career and helped to define his.

"I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I’m recording with Clive again," she explained, continuing that the pair would meet within the next month to decide what material they would include. Source

Aretha Franklin made headlines last year with her engagement announcement and renouncement to Willie Wilkerson. The couple still seems to be on good terms although there seems to be no wedding in sight.

I'm pretty sure Chaka Khan and others are somewhere shaking their heads at this very moment in light of this recent news. Chaka was very outspoken against Clive Davis for continuing the Grammy party this year despite Whitney Houston's dead body still upstairs in the same hotel. She was also a no-show at the televised funeral.

Toni Braxton Announces New Album Title "Heartstrings & Synagogue Vibes"

Singer Toni Braxton announced the title of her forthcoming album yesterday. The title is Heartstrings & Synagogue Vibes. It is set to be released in May and will be Braxton's eighth studio album, the last being her album Pulse in 2010. She is quoted as saying that this album will make you want to dance.

She just wrapped up the production of  her new single, "I Heart You" and will be premiering that soon. If you haven't heard it, click here.

El Debarge Arrested Again for Drug Possession: He Needs Your Prayers Not Your Judgment

This news saddens me. Singer/songwriter/composer El Debarge has been arrested for drug possession for the umpteenth time. Read more on the story and my thoughts after the break...

Beyonce Returns To The Stage Post-Blue Ivy + RnB Links

Singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter will return to the stage Memorial Day weekend for the first time since the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy. Beyonce will grace the stage in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Oviation Hall for three nights from Friday, May 25th through Sunday, May 27th. Tickets for the shows go on sale April 26th at 10 a.m.

The Dream: Blacks Can't Do Soul Records Anymore [Singersroom]

Video: Esperanza Spalding - Radio Song [ThisIsRnB]

What The Game's Been Missing: Lady Lyricists [Soul Bounce]

Monica Unveils "New Life" Album Cover [I Am Not A Celebrity Ass Kisser]

Letoya Luckett New Album In The Works [RnB Music Blog]

SWV "I Missed Us" Album Cover + Tracklisting

The Sisters With Voices better known as SWV are indeed ready to release their forthcoming album, "I Missed Us" on April 17th.

Etta James & Lionel Richie To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame

The late singer Etta James and singer/producer/writer Lionel Richie are both being inducted into the legendary Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame this summer. Read more after the break...

Whitney Houston on the April Cover of Essence Magazine

The late singer, Whitney Houston, graces the cover of the April issue of Essence magazine next month as a tribute to her and her many accomplishments. More on the beautiful songstress after the break...

Is Musiq Soulchild Leaving Music?

According to Singersroom Musiq announced in an interview that he's taking a hiatus from recording as an artist and will be focusing more on writing and producing. More after the break...

Blue-Eyed Soul: Adele Wins Big at the Grammys 2012!

British soul singer, Adele, won six Grammy awards last night at the 54th Grammy Awards. Her wins included the coveted Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Soul Train Flash Mob in Times Square!

Soul Train fans pay tribute to creator/founder, Don Cornelius, at Times Square in New York on Saturday. Don Cornelius died last week of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Watch the video after the jump!

Whitney Houston Broke?

Various sites are reporting that "sources" are saying that singer Whitney Houston has burned through her fortune...

Brandy Wants To Play Whitney Houston In A Biopic

Umm...yeah. I had to re-read what I typed up there also. Now I know Brandy's been on the promo trail for her upcoming album (click here if you missed that) and her new role on BET's hot show, The Game, but I think she's reaching a little bit now...

RnB Newcomer Kayla Brianna Pays Homage to Brownstone

I'm late on this video since I wasn't watching the Lakers-Heat game the other night. However, former NBA player and commentator Kenny Smith's daughter, Kayla Brianna (who's signed to Interscope), caused quite a stir the other night when her debut single, "If You Love Me" played during half-time. If anyone knows me, they know how I feel about remakes...

Mint Condition & Tony Toni Tone On Tour Together?

Word on the street is that R&B bands Mint Condition & Tony Toni Tone may tour together in the near future...

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Engagement To Willie Wilkerson!

Looks like the Queen of Soul won't be getting hitched any time soon after all. After recently announcing her engagement to longtime friend Willie Wilkerson, she released a statement Monday that she is indeed no longer engaged.

Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly. There will be no wedding at this time," Franklin said. "We will not comment on it any further because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it. We appreciate all of the many well wishes from friends. "We're very compatible, and he supports me and I support him a lot, and he has given me specialized attention that I don't think I've received from anyone else," she said. Source

Mr. Wilkerson would have made husband #4 for Ms. Franklin.  It wasn't stated if they are still together or not, but either way I'm pretty sure they'll continue to remain friends.

Solange Isn't Feeling The Beyonce Slander...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you are aware that Beyonce Knowles-Carter gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter aka BIC over the weekend. Beyonce's husband, rapper Jay-Z had the internet buzzing and with his song dedication to his newborn daughter, "Glory" yesterday.

Throughout Beyonce's pregnancy there has been speculation and much conspiracy theories on the reality of her pregnancy. From her first announcement of her pregnancy at the MTV Awards until now, there have been doubts among the public as much as there has been congratulations. However some of the comments must've gotten under her sister, singer-songwriter Solange Knowle's skin because she took to Twitter (as most celebs do) to voice her anger...

Brandy Wants To Be Friends Again With Kim Kardashian...

Singer Brandy has been doing a lot of promo lately. She visited Wendy William's show to promote her upcoming role on BET's The Game, her much anticipated comeback album, and her upcoming role in Tyler Perry's movie, The Marriage Counselor. She also talked about her daughter, Syrai, her family, working with Monica and reconciling with Kim Kardashian...