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Once-poppy R&B diva Rihanna returns with a rougher edge, "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert makes his big, glammy debut, and Lady Gaga gives us a taste of what's to come - Metromix has full reviews of this week's biggest releases , as well as quick takes on fresh LPs from the likes of Susan Boyle, Jay Sean, k-os, BlakRoc, Logan Lynn and more, ...

Although most reviews for the theatrical release of Toi et Moi were far from exuberant, when taken in context, the film is actually a lighthearted and entertaining exploration of romantic love.

Rihanna took the red carpet and stage by storm Sunday night, nine months after she was severely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown on the eve of the Grammys.

Three of the year's most anticipated albums drop this week, and you can hear them all right here for free.

With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. Gifted with a strong, supple alto, Baker was influenced not only by R&B, but jazz, gospel, and traditional pop, which gave her music a distinctly adult sophistication.

The cover of the new Rihanna album features a severe black-and-white head shot of the star.

Michael Jackson made history by posthumously winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but he couldn't beat Taylor Swift as the year's favorite artist and the evening's top winner.

Carrie Underwood performs "Cowboy Casanova." Nicole Kidman, left, and Kate Hudson introduce the Black Eyed Peas.

The Black Eyed Peas won favorite pop/rock group and Michael Jackson posthumously won favorite soul/R&B male artist at Sunday evening's 37th annual American Music Awards show.

Shakira is the lycanthropic predator on the prowl who issues a warning to all who might resist her.

Days before her 21st birthday R&B star Rihanna was viciously beaten by her then boyfriend, the singer Chris Brown.

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Even by the standards of the R&B video a ' never the most opaque or subtle of the visual arts a ' the promo for Rihanna 's single Russian Roulette is striking.

The singer performed a 40 minute set in London on Monday night, singing a string of classic hits as well as five tracks from her forthcoming album, Rated R. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Rihanna stunned fans at her London album launch by bringing mentor Jay-Z on stage - just weeks after she guested at his Los Angeles show.

Crikey, anyone got a fag? Last night's Rihanna gig at the Brixton Academy was almost orgasmic.

Pretty Ricky, "Pretty Ricky" In this CD cover image released by Bluestar Entertainment, Pretty Ricky's latest release, "Pretty Ricky," is shown.

The show has suddenly become quite wonderful, and the galvanising factor is the terrific stage debut of Melanie C Blood Brothers John Aizlewood The British pop music industry may be eating itself but if Muse are the pick of what it can offer the world in 2010 then British music is in rude health indeed Muse Theatre Rachel Dalziel I was smitten by ...

Teenage singing sensation Taylor Swift has claimed a piece of music history when she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted title of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards.

Chapel Hill The XX Local 506 - The reception that R&Buzz band The XX currently enjoys says more about the state of independent music in 2009 than it does about the South West London quartet's music.

Pop star Rihanna is back, blonde and out to have fun after "getting all my emotions out" on new album R Rated.