Preceded by the Nicki Minaj-assisted single ‘Bottoms Up’, the album hits stores on September 14th via Atlantic Records.

Here we have for you full high quality scans of Ciara’s spread in the August 2010 issue of Essence Magazine. The shoot was titled Out of The Blue. Ciara modeled various styles of blue denim. PASS OR FAIL? Ciara’s “Basic Instinct” Album Cover NEW MUSIC: Ciara’s “Gimme Dat”

Ciara keeps one eye open on the close-up cover of her fourth album Basic Instinct, in stores August 17. The disc, executive produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, is a return to form for the Atlanta singer. “Now it’s time to go back, it’s time to throw on my sneakers, it’s time to just really […]

We love us some Idris Elba. We really do. And we’re perfectly fine with the fact that he’s a well-known DJ on his homeland of London. But we haven’t yet decided how we feel about being a rapper. The actor and music aficionado, also known as King Driis, brings forth the visuals for his 9th […]

Check out the cover of Kelly Rowland’s ‘Commander (Extended Dance Mix)’ single cover courtesy of Rap-Up.com. The song new version of the song was revealed by its producer, David Guetta, in Germany. See behind-the-scenes photos here: ON THE SET: Kelly Rowland’s “Commander” Video And hear the track here: NEW SONG: Kelly Rowland’s “Commander” And peep […]

Pussycat Doll and “Dancing With The Stars” favorite, Nicole Scherzinger, was photographed by Troy Jensen for some new promotional shots. Last we heard, she was working on a solo album. But then she stopped. Maybe she is again? What do you think? Nicole Scherzinger’s BF Doesn’t Want “DTWS” Partner Touching Her Nicole Scherzinger’s Tango Steals […]

Usher took to the P.C. Richard & Son theater recently for a special iheartradio live session. The American Idol mentor performed Raymond v. Raymond track “There Goes My Baby,” a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” and his own 2008 #1 smash “Love In This Club.” What’s with the shout-out to strip clubs though? FIRST […]

Here you have it: Kelis’ artwork for her fifth studio album “Flesh Tone.” The singer takes a stance on the cover photographed by Rankin. Her first disc in nearly four years features the No. 1 dance single “Acapella” and production from David Guetta, Free School, Boys Noize, and Benny Benassi. Grab your copy on May […]

Nicki Minaj can play a Barbie better than most, but is she as convincing when channeling the iconic sex symbol? On a Friday afternoon in March, a week after the cover shoot, XXL caught up with Nicki in Los Angeles to chat about her travels and shooting for the stars. When did you first start […]

Lady GaGa has given us a look at the official cover art for her “Telephone” remix album, featuring Beyonce. GaGa’s snap is taken from “Telephone” video shoot which sees her donning a blue telephone-shaped accessory on her yellow hair, while Beyonce sports a simpler hair-do, a blonde wig with bangs. The revamped songs will be […]