New Music Tuesday

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Today is an interesting day for new releases. First up, we have the self-titled sophomore album from American Idol season five finalist George Huff. The album, which features the (video-less) single "Don't Let Go," hasn't leaked yet, but sounds promising. Britney Spears' documentary "For The Record" also comes out today. It's quite the special & definitely worth picking up.

Busta Rhymes ft. T-Pain "Hustler's Anthem '09" Video Premiere

"Hustler's Anthem '09," featuring T-Pain, appears to be the second single taken from Busta Rhymes' forthcoming album Back On My B.S. (May 19th). I'm definitely glad Busta is back being his signature self in this clip, but the song is way too average for me. Note: The last half of the video is Busta's interview on 106 & Park from when he stopped by to premiere the video.

Nicole Scherzinger Performs "America The Beautiful" On WrestleMania

Nicole Scherzinger performed "America The Beautiful" for the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania. Sure the girl needs to learn how to breathe, but I think she pulled it off.

LaKisha Jones "So Glad I'm Me" Tracklisting

Things for LaKisha Jones' upcoming debut album So Glad I'm Me (May 19th) just keep shaping up. The tracklisting for the Idol alumni's project has surfaced:

1. Grateful
2. So Glad I'm Me
3. Beautiful Girl
4. Same Song
5. Let's Go Celebrate
6. Ain't Worth It
7. Nothing
8. Be Alright
9. You Give Good Love
10. Free
11. Memories (Fade Away)
12. Just As I Am

It appears that a few adjustments have been made from the material that leaked from her a while back, so that's an encouraging sign that they wanted to get the album just right. I'm always excited when a talented singer finally gets their shot.

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Karina Performs On RAWsession TV

Slow Motion

Halo (Beyonce Cover)

The lovely & talented Karina performed her own "Slow Motion" as well as Beyonce's "Halo" for RAWsession TV. I was particularly feeling her rendition of "Halo." If you ever doubted this girl's abilities, check her out here. Karina's debut album First Love is out now.

*UPDATED* Ciara "Fantasy Ride" Tracklisting

For me, the journey to Ciara's third album has been a less-than-Fantasy Ride. The latest update on the project is its official tracklisting & unfortunately, it's quite a letdown. Take a look:

1. Ciara To The Stage
2. Love Sex Magic (ft. Justin Timberlake)
3. High Price (ft. Ludacris)
4. Turntables (ft. Chris Brown)
5. Like A Surgeon
6. Never Ever (ft. Young Jeezy)
7. Lover's Thing (ft. The-Dream)
8. Work (ft. Missy Elliott)
9. Pucker Up
10. G Is For Girl (A-Z)
11. Keep Dancin' On Me
12. What's Your Name
13. I Don't Remember

After all this time, they're seriously gonna release an album that has slowly leaked almost entirely? & they're really gonna leave "Go Girl" off? Even "Get Up" was included on Ciara: The Evolution & it had been properly released on the "Step Up" soundtrack! I would almost give the album credit for at least having some hot material, but probably THE best two leaks of the bunch, "Echo" & "I'm On," will only be available on the deluxe edition. Honestly, they should've stuck with the other cover & changed the title of the album because on May 5th, fans will not be going on a Fantasy Ride.

UPDATE: The red & purple versions of the Fantasy Ride cover have been switched & are now being used for the deluxe & standard edition, respectively.

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Jazmine Sullivan Performs "Dream Big" On Le Grand Journal

The fabulous Jazmine Sullivan has made her way to France to perform her latest international single "Dream Big," which is taken from her debut album Fearless, on Le Grand Journal. She did her thing as always. Part of the interview does follow, but most of it is in French.

New Christina Aguilera Jewelry Ads

Christina Aguilera continues her endorsement deal with jeweler Stephen Webster with this new pair of ads. As usual, Christina looks amazing!

Beyonce's Rhythm Heaven Commercial

Beyonce has filmed a commercial for the game Rhythm Heaven, which is available with the new Nintendo DSi. It's cute. Beyonce's third album I Am... Sasha Fierce is available now.

Katharine McPhee "CSI: NY" Sneak Peek

Katharine McPhee will be a guest star on the April 8th episode of CSI: NY. For some incentive to watch the above clip, a snippet of a new Katharine song called "It Won't Hurt So Much" can be heard & I think it sounds great.

Lily Allen On Jimmy Kimmel

"The Fear"

"Not Fair"

Interview

Lily Allen recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the two singles "The Fear" & "Not Fair" off her second album It's Not Me, It's You & sit down for an interview. Oh, silly Lily!

Elliott Yamin "Fight For Love" Cover

Here's the cover for Elliott Yamin's upcoming sophomore album Fight For Love (May 5th). The title track & first single is awesome, so I'm really looking forward to this project.

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Ciara "Fantasy Ride" Revised Cover + Deluxe Edition Cover & Details

Standard Edition

Deluxe Edition

Apparently, Ciara's team heard the negative feedback regarding the plain original Fantasy Ride cover & appropriately spiced things up a bit. I love the new art because it gives a visual to go along with the Fantasy Ride title & it's just really cool!

In related news, information about what will be included on the DVD that comes with the deluxe edition of Fantasy Ride has been revealed. The "Go Girl," "Never Ever," & "Love Sex Magic" music videos will thankfully be included as well as making-of footage for the "Go Girl" & "Love Sex Magic" videos. Also, behind-the-scenes from photoshoots to rehearsals to studio footage will be included. Sounds like an excellent package! Fantasy Ride finally arrives on May 5th.

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Jennifer Hudson "Entertainment Weekly" Magazine Cover

For their latest issue, Entertainment Weekly has chosen Jennifer Hudson as their cover girl. J-Hud looks lovely. Her self-titled debut album is out now.

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