New Video: Keri Hilson - Slow Dance

This is my jam! Keri Hilson's second cingle off her debut album In a Perfect World. See if you can spot Omarion, Monia, Chris Brown, Polow Da Don, and Melody Thorton of the Pussycat Dolls.

New Video: R.Kelly Ft. Keri Hilson

R. Kelly's got a new single out called "Number One". This is the first single off R. Kelly's upcoming album titled "Untitled" due on October 13. Keri Hilson and the R&B singer show off their Michael Jackson inspired jackets and play tribute to the King of Pop.

Cover Song: Keri Hilson - Crazy

Keri Hilson performed Gnarls Barkley's hit "Crazy" for Pepsi Smash.

Crazy: Pepsi Music Exclusive Performance on Yahoo Music!

New Music: Keri Hilson - Slow Dance

Keri Hilson's new single will be "Slow Dance", which she co-wrote with Justin Timberlake. To get a taste of the slow jam check out the video below of Keri performing the track at Polow Da Don’s launch party back in July 2007. Also, be on a lookout for the video, she recently filmed it.

Pictures From ESSENCE Music Festival

Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Queen Latifah, John Legend, Solange, Keri Hilson, Salt-N-Pepa, performed at Day 1 of the 15 Annual ESSENCE Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Friday.
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Sephora's Makeup Promo Features New Female Artists

I was on Myspace, Jessie James' to be exact, and saw this ad. Sephora's makeup promotion features the hot young female artists of today. Don't know all of these women? You should, check the links at the bottem to go to their MySpace to listen to their music.


Erin McCarley
Jessie James
Esmee Denters
Colbie Caillat
Kate Voegele
Keri Hilson

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Keri & Kanye Will 'Knock You Down'

Keri Hilson and Kanye West made an appearance on David Letterman's episode of the "Late show" to perform "Knock You Down".

Celebrity Spotting: Keri Hilson, Aubrey O'Day, 50 Cent

Keri Hilson made an appearance on BBC2’s music show "Sound" in London.

Aubrey O’Day and her dog were at the 4th Annual Music Saves Lives event in West Hollywood, Calif.

50 Cent promoted his video game, Blood on the Sand, at Manhattan Play N Trade in New York City.

Justin Timberlake attended the Cartier 100th Anniversary in America celebration in New York City.

Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Cannon celebrated their first wedding anniversary in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino Resort.

Jay-Z hosted an evening at LAVO nightclub at The Palazzo in Las Vegas.

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Cassie Shaved The Side of Her Head! Celebs Respond.

Cassie posted pictures of her new hair style on her Twitter. I posted the photo yesterday under the Picture of The Day

Estelle: “lock in girl the cut looks stunning! just stunning.”

Keri Hilson: “I dig it kiddo!”

The Roots’ ?uestlove: “i aint mad.”

Lauren London: “Only my sis @cassieventura can rock a style that bold and be THAT beautiful doing it! Love it!”

Jermaine Dupri: “IM FUCKING WITH THAT HAIR CUT”

Fabolous: “Cassie haircut’s not da worst thing n da world but its like 4 what? She a pretty girl, gorgeous hair. goes 2 show u women r never satisfied … Maybe its a publicity stunt/internet buzz thing, or she jus needed a change.. Or had 2 outdo all the Day26 cryin attention.. thats it! lol … Looks like one of the haircuts from Edward Scissorhands.. ok, let me stop..”

Now that a few celebs have spoken their opinion, what do you think about the hair?

If you haven't..
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Critics Review Keri Hilson's In A Perfect World

Keri Hilson's debut album, In A Perfect World, was reviewed let's see what critics think:

Entertainment Weekly: [Keri Hilson] gracefully emerges from behind the scenes with In a Perfect World…, a seductive debut CD full of slick, radio-friendly cuts. B+

The New York Times: The excellent “Slow Dance” sounds like a mid-1980s Prince ballad, sparkly and psychedelic, and the album’s high point, “Alienated,” is an alluring cloud-covered plea to an ex in which Ms. Hilson alternates between singing and a sort of whispered rap.

Los Angeles Times: Compared with Keyshia Cole’s and Trina’s typically fiery turns in “Get Your Money Up,” Hilson comes off like somebody Polow hired as an in-studio chaperon. She fares much better in the handful of cameo-free cuts, such as “Make Love.” 2 out of 4

Newsday: The Ciara-like ballad “Make Love” seems to go on forever, especially following the similarly too-long, too-drawn-out “Slow Dance.” Hilson clearly has a lot of potential, as she showed with her breakthrough with Timbaland. But aside from a few well-crafted moments, In a Perfect World… doesn’t come close to fulfilling it. B-

Music Addiction recommends Knock You Down and Turnin' Me On.
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New Video: Keri Hilson Ft. Ne-Yo & Kanye - Knock You Down

Keri Hilson & Travis McCoy Promote Keri's Album

New Music: Knock You Down - Keri Hilson Feat. Ne-Yo & Kanye West

Keri Hilson & Kanye Record Video Message

Keri Hilson and Kanye West get playful on the Los Angeles set of Keri’s video for “Knock You Down” featuring ’Ye and Ne-Yo.

“You better be glad that you fine,” Mr. West tells Ms. Keri when she jokingly steps on his Nike Air Yeezys. “You get away with a lot of stuff.”

Will Keri Hilson Please Stand Up

After numerous delays, it looks like Keri Hilson’s debut album finally has a solid release date.

The singer-songwriter is scheduled to release her debut album In a Perfect World… on March 24, Rap-Up.com has learned. The album has been pushed back several times since September 2008.

Keri’s Lil Wayne-assisted single “Turnin’ Me On” is quickly climbing the Billboard Hot 100, entering the top 50 this week at No. 43.
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New Music: Keri Hilson - Turnin Me On Remix Feat. T.I.

T.I.  collaborates with Keri Hilson for her single “Turnin’ Me On.” The song is steadily climbing the Billboard and iTunes charts and could become Keri’s first solo hit, although there is still no concrete release date for her debut album In a Perfect World…

Keri Hilson f/ T.I. - “Turnin’ Me On (Remix)”

Quick Updates

In celebration of Black History Month, Ludacris will headline the Hip Hop 101 concert on February 21 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Keri Hilson will also perform. More acts will be announced later.

Rihanna and Chris Brown are reportedly engaged. Daily News sources say Chris popped the question on New Year’s Eve and Rihanna was sporting a huge diamond on her ring finger after performing with Chris at London’s 02 arena.

According to Fox News, President-elect Barack Obama's Inaugural committee has sent potential musical guest inquiries to the Jonas Brothers and possibly Miley Cyrus. They were invited to play at a children's party on January 19 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 Anticipated Albums of 2009

1. Jay-Z
The Blueprint 3
Hov's 11th studio CD will also be his final album for Island Def Jam. (His next disc will be released by Live Nation.)

2. Kelly Clarkson
Title TBA
Rumor has it that her fourth disc will be a lot like her fantastic 2004 CD, Breakaway, and nothing like last year's disastrous My December.

3. Eminem
Relapse
Though I'm not a huge fan of his work, it'll be nice to hear from him again when his hotly anticipated comeback CD drops.

4. Maxwell
Black Summers' Night
I recently ran into Max at a holiday party and he swore to me that his long-awaited fourth CD will drop this spring or summer.

5. Lily Allen
It's Not Me, It's You
The album's not due out until Feb. 9, but the first single, "The Fear," is already getting heavy rotation on my iPod.

6. Keri Hilson
In a Perfect World
How many times is Interscope going to postpone this CD? Just release the damn thing already!

7. D'Angelo
Title TBA
There's no doubt in my mind that this CD is going to be well worth the exhaustive eight-year wait.

8. Missy Elliott
Block Party
The first single, "Ching-a-Ling," dropped a year ago...and we're still waiting for the album to follow.

9. Erykah Badu
New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of Ankh
The hip-hop soul mama has a new baby and another CD on the way in 2009.

10. Dr. Dre 
Detox

Is this CD ever coming out? It's like Dr. Dre is the new Axl Rose and Detox is his Chinese Democracy. 

Any album you are waiting on? Share your thoughts.

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New Video: Keri Hilson Feat. Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On

What are your thoughts?

Hit or Miss

Keri Hilson was in Atlanta recently to shoot the video for her latest single “Turnin’ Me On” featuring Lil Wayne. The video premieres tomorrow.
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