Singer Robin Thicke was celebrating the release of his latest album Something Else (Star Trek/Interscope). Celebrites like Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Diddy and Robin Thicke’s wife Paula Patton were all in attendence at the event. Be sure to check out Dustin’s interview with Robin Thicke! Check out more pics after the cut!

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS // THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH 2008 » The critically-acclaimed superstar Janet Jackson lit up the Allstate Arena on Thursday night (September 25th). Seven long years and three albums later Janet Jackson has decided to tour once again to give her fans that “nasty” flavor she always delivers. Miss Jackson sparked the stage with her high-tech space themed show, which she opened with three of her classic hit singles, “The Pleasure Principle”, “Control”, and “What Have You Done for Me Lately”, all from her 1986 breakthrough album, Control, moving to the original choreography from her 20 year material.

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Bow Wow is encouraging the young voters to get out and vote with his new initiative titled, Walk Across America. He will be visiting over 14 major cities to help get his positive word out. Bow Wow is also busy finishing up his sixth album, New Jack City Pt. II, which will be in stores in December. You can also catch him on HBO’s television series, Entourage, playing as Charlie. Check out the video of his interview above.

Another Chicago native artist is rising on the verge of success and he goes by the name of Kurt Lewie. Inspired by rappers like Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., Kurt Lewie has urged to become a relevant lyricist in the Hip Hop game. With style like Kanye West, connections to R. Kelly and vocal similarities to Cassidy and Dolla, Kurt Lewie has already branched out to his own unique persona. Kurt’s current promo single, “Stunna”, is from his upcoming album Dis Gon’ Bang!, should be available to his MySpace page later on this year. Be sure to check out his single.

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Chris Brown & Rihanna has a favorite restaurant. No, it’s not the Ivy, it’s Kentucky Fried Chicken! They seem to love to express their “feelings” towards one another here at ol’ KFC, but Rihanna doesn’t look too happy to see the paparazzi. Oh, cheer up Rihanna, although you look so sexy when you mad! Chris Brown is also shooting a film titled “Bone Deep” in California as well. Check out the rest of the flicks after the cut.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA // SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH 2008 » Ciara has taken over Six Flags in her hometown to celebrate her third upcoming album Fantasy Ride (LaFace/Jive). In fact, they changed the name of a roller coaster, Golitah, to “Fantasy Ride”, to support their homecoming star. Ciara’s third album is due in stores December 9th. Check out more pics after the cut.

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Janet Jackson has left Island Def Jam Recording label, as confrimed by producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins from his recent vlog on Rap-Up.

There had been speculation that the youngest Jackson was having issues with the label, but we now have confirmation that she has been released from her contract. Janet signed to Island Def Jam in 2007 and released Discipline, her first album on the label, in February of this year. It debuted at No. 1, but sold less in its first week than Janet’s last two albums, 2006’s 20 Y.O. and 2004’s Damita Jo. Jerkins produced the album’s first single “Feedback” and follow-up “Luv.”

“We didn’t get the support from the record company,” he discloses. “[Janet] felt like it wasn’t pushed. I felt like it wasn’t pushed correctly. She just didn’t get her just due as an artist of that magnitude.”

Jerkins also shares his thoughts on Janet’s Rock Witchu Tour and looks to the future. “I could make an album with her, possibly me, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. Keep it real simple. They focus on what they’re great at, I focus on what I’m great at. We come together and make a classic Janet record.”

Here a sneak peek to how the Ciara’s three-disc set of Fantasy Ride will sound. She is working with major producers Danjahandz, Tricky Stewart, T-Pain, The Clutch, Polow Da Don,  Akon and more! The album is due in stores December 2008. Check out the video to hear samples!

Here is the official video premiere of T.I.’s third single, “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”, from his upcoming album, Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), which is due in stores September 30th. Check out the video above!

Due to the faithful YouTubers and Janet fans who attended the concert in Vancouver posted videos and comments on how much they loved the seeing the show. Janet Jackson replies in video form! Check it out above.