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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="6" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="border: 1px inset currentColor;" class="alt2">After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album Home Again.

The group has tried to reunite several times in the past, but conflict and erratic behavior by notorious singer Bobby Brown has hindered a successful comeback. Yet, Brown insists the past is behind the group. "We're just working on us and our friendship," he tells PEOPLE.

Along with fellow members Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe, Brown is optimistic about the reunion.

"All of us are psyched about it," he says.

The group hopes to rekindle some of the chemistry that sold more than 40 million records worldwide during their 10-album career. "We're grown men, and we're able to talk and argue and pray and laugh," Brown says. "There's a lot of laughter [because] we remember some of the crazy times, and it's just funny to us now that we were able to make it past all of those crazy times and be able to come together as grown men and make this business happen."

The festival kicks off July 1 and expects thousands to turn out for concerts by Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and more!</td></tr></tbody></table>
 

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Mary J. Blige isn’t about to relinquish her “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” title without a fight. Looking to return to the top of the R & B charts where she once reigned supreme, the 40 year old singer is enlisting the help of some of the biggest names in music today.

Speaking to AOL Music, Mary says her upcoming October 4th release of “
My Life II: The Journey Continues,” will feature collaborations, production and writing credits from Bangladesh, DJ Premiere, Fabolous, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

According to Mary, ‘My Life II’ is about the second half of her life and career, which saw her reach beyond the R & B charts and eventually reach pop stardom with her super breakout album, 2005’s “The Breakthrough.”

So what about those painful love torn songs that made Mary a success and brought her the adoration of millions of fans? Well according to Mary, she cannot go back in time and sing lyrics that were true of her life 15 years ago.

Now a happily married woman, Mary says she’s looking to spread positivity and let all women know that they can overcome bad circumstances and bad relationships.
 

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R&B stageblazer Ciara has revealed details of an upcoming joint tour with pop sensation Taio Cruz. The 10 city trek, called the Radio Maliboom Boom Station Invasion Concert Tour, will see the hit makers make stops in Dallas, New York City, and Miami.
Will the ‘1, 2 Step’ singer be stepping on a stage near you? Check out the dates after the jump:


Saturday, July 16 Miami, FL – Ciara
Thursday, July 21 Virginia Beach, VA — Ciara
Saturday, July 23 Jersey Shore, NJ — Ciara
Saturday, July 30 Boston, MA — Ciara
Thursday, August 4 New York City, NY — Ciara
Saturday, August 13 Dallas, TX — Ciara
Thursday, August 18: Chicago, IL — Ciara
Thursday, August 25 : Los Angeles, CA — Taio Cruz
Saturday, August 27 : San Diego, CA — Taio Cruz
Thursday, September 1 : Phoenix, AZ — Taio Cruz
Here’s hoping the ‘Ride’ singer is on the road (no pun intended) to regaining a very deserved spot on the charts as it is unfortunate for such talent to go unnoticed. With her ‘Basic Instinct’ album being basically forgotten, it is long overdue for Miss Ciara to remind everybody (competitors especially) how she got famous in the first place.
 

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Hot Shots: Usher Gets Freaky For Essence

R&B force Usher proved he still knows how to set pulses racing with a sizzling headlining set at the Essence Music Festival yesterday in new Orleans.
The slot crowns what has been an action-packed year for the 32 year old, whose success with ‘OMG’, and ‘DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again’, has seen make quite the commercial comeback. Whether he’ll be able to maintain it with increased competition from the likes of Chris Brown, and that little trier Trey Songz, will be interesting to see.
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ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL DAY 2: Celebs Kick It With Fans In New Orleans

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The festival is still lighting up the N.O. on Day 2 of concerts and celebs kickin' it with fans at the Convention Center. We've got pics and video of who's out and about this weekend inside...
The Braxtons hit the New Orleans Convention Center today after stopping by the Carol's Daughter pop-up store today. The YBF served as the online media giving live-tweet coverage straight from the event. And Trina, Tamar.com, Traci, and Towanda popped up with reality cameras in tow. Season 2 of "Braxtons

Speaking of reality, a few of the "Basketball Wives" wre on hand as well today:

Tami Roman answered fan questions on stage.


And so did besties Evelyn Lozada and Shaunie O'Neal.

Oh...looks like everything's still all good with Eve and Chad Johnson despite the rumors, seeing that she's still rocking that FAT diamond ring on her

Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin was there for a book signing of his Katrina memoir.

"Are We There Yet?" actors Terry Crews and Essence Atkins hit the stage again with George Willburn.



Things got a ittle crazy when Terry and Essence cheered on David Mann to do all THIS.

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Cutie Keshia Knight Pulliamm looked pretty much perfect today.
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She hit the stage with her "House of Payne" co-stars Demetria McKinney and Lance Gross.
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"Are We There Yet?" actors Terry Crews and Essence Atkins hit the stage again with George Willburn.



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Things got a ittle crazy when Terry and Essence cheered on David Mann to do all THIS.

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Heeeey Lamman Rucker.



Regina King was there again too.

White House Senior Political Advisor Valerie Jarrett chit chatted.

Tina Knowles was there signing [-likely for her Miss Tina line of

Garcelle Beauvais of "Franklin & Bash" rocked a cute purple jumpsuit.

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And Regina laughed it up on stage:

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Guess Whose Haircut


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Who debuted his new haircut while chatting up “Love & Hip-Hop” star Olivia?


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It’s Miguel! The “Sure Thing” singer sported a bold new look while performing at the Power Live concert in New York earlier this week. He recently shot a double video for his singles “Quickie” and “Girls Like You,” and performed at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.
 

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Hot Shots: Guess Who?

Can you guess who was snapped wearing a sparking pair of wedges this weekend in New Orleans? Find out after the jump…
HINT: The Billboard 200 gave her plenty to smile about this week…​




It’s Jill Scott!

The Soul diva flaunted a new tighter and righter figure as she rocked the house at the Essence Music Festival last night (July 2nd). Her set consisted of old favourites and new material from her chart topping latest LP ‘The Light of the Sun’.
More pics below…

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After months of rumors, Usher has confirmed he had a tiny little fling with Rihanna. In an interview with Fabulous Magazine the singer revealed this gem when quizzed about his love life. The singer who is said to have hooked up with the “Man Down” singer during Coachella said, “She’s beautiful, but she’s not necessarily on my hit list – she’s like my sister right now…or cousin, we have kissed.
 

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Adele Aims For Acoustic Sound With New Album

Amy Winehouse’s worst nightmare Adele, has revealed that she plans to give her music a complete makeover on her next album and plans to head for a more acoustic sound.
Despite the awe inspiring success she has enjoyed with latest LP ‘21′, the ‘Rolling In The Deep’ singer has confirmed that as well as delivering something completely sonically different next time around, she will produce the entire LP herself.
Find out more…
On her plans for new music, she revealed:
“It won’t be a big production. I want it to be quite acoustic and piano-led. I want to write it, record it, producer it all and master it on my own.”

Discussing when she plans to being work on the LP, she explained:
When I move house in the summer, my sound engineer is going to come and help me install a studio and teach me how to use it, I’ve accumulated some things to write about again. I’d go into the studio tomorrow if I could.”

With her fan base already proving that their support for her goes beyond the comment sections of blogs and internet forums, there is no doubt Adele will enjoy a similar success to what she enjoyed with ‘19′ and ‘21′.
However, with the success of the song ‘Rolling In The Deep’, there is also no doubt that her label will try and recreate whatever formula helped both the single and the album do as well as it did, which may work against the starlet’s plans for a brand spanking new sound.
Either way, in a world filled with singers whose talent lies solely in their ability to alternate between men, wigs and chart hungry producers, Adele remains a platinum coin in a box full of silvers.
Here’s to hoping this next LP surpasses her feats of yesteryear.