Chris Brown has honoured late R&B singer Aaliyah ahead of the 12th anniversary of her death by shooting a music video in tribute to the tragic star.

The Kiss Kiss hitmaker was seen shooting a promo in the Compton area of Los Angeles on Monday (13May13) for his upcoming single, which reportedly features a sample of Don't Think They Know, a previously-released track recorded by Aaliyah.

The singer died in a plane crash in August, 2001.

Brown is not the only urban star working on a tribute to the Try Again hitmaker - rapper Drake is currently getting ready to release an updated album of unr...

Aaliyah's family members aren't supporting Drake's new album, which features unheard samples of the R&B star, who died in plane crash in 2001.

On Sunday, Drake debuted his new song "Enough Said" online and at the OVO Festival in Canada, but Aaliyah's family are not behind it. Her brother Rashad Haughton commented, "There is no official album being released and supported by the Haughton family."

However, the family is considering releasing an official posthumous album. Her official Facebook page included the post: "Do you want an AALIYAH album? If so, who should executive produce it or be...

Eleven years after her death in a plane crash, Drake released an official colloboration with Aaliyah on his website and at the OVO Festival in Toronto, Canada.

"Enough Said" features unreleased vocals from the singer, who died at age 22 in 2001.

The recording artist is reportedly expected to executive produce Aaliyah's upcoming posthumous album. According to HipHopDX, details surrounding the project are scarce; however, in March, producer Jeffrey "J. Dub" Walker said an unreleased song titled "Steady Ground" will appear on the project.

Drake is a big fan of the star and even has her name...

R. Kelly's autobiography "Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me" comes out this week with one glaring omission: there's no mention of his infamous sex tape, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

In February 2002, a sex tape was delivered anonymously to the Sun-Times' offices. They handed it to police because it seemed an underage female appeared on it. Kelly had to go to court, but he was acquitted after the judge ruled that the prosecution could not introduce as evidence photographs found on a digital camera during a raid at the singer's home in Davenport, Florida.

The singer had vowed to detail ...

Rapper DMX has named his 10th child after tragic singer Aaliyah.

The little girl was born earlier this year while DMX was behind bars serving time for a probation violation - and the newly-released hip-hop star showed his little girl off last week as friends and family of her namesake mourned the 10th anniversary of Aaliyah's death.

Appearing on BET show 106 and Park, DMX introduced his newborn daughter, stating, "This is Aaliyah. She is my newest baby. I named her after Aaliyah because that's how special she was to me... Know that you are named after an angel."

DMX, real name Earl Simmo...

Missy Elliott has paid tribute to her late friend Aaliyah on the ninth anniversary of the R&B star's death.

The Try Again hit-maker was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25th 2001 at the age of 22, shortly after the release of her third album and just as she was launching herself as a Hollywood actress. Elliott collaborated with Aaliyah many times throughout her tragically short career and insists she still misses her friend nearly a decade after her death.

She tells MTV.com, "There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of (Aaliyah) or watch a video or play her musi...

R&B singer The-Dream has defended his decision to remake a song by the late Aaliyah, insisting he recorded the track because he still "really misses" the star.

The-Dream, real name Terius Youngdell Nash, released his version of the 1996 hit One In A Million on Tuesday and was subsequently accused of disrespecting Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash in 2001.

However, he's adamant he had the best intentions when he covered the song.

In a series of posts on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "No one will ever sing Aaliyah's One In A Million like she did! Definitely not me. I did that becaus...

Forget werewolves and witches, vampires have taken a bite out of pop culture and they're not going down without a fight. From films to fashion, gorgeous bloodsuckers are everywhere and causing a major heat wave as the biggest trend of 2009. Twilight may have caused thousands of teenagers to join Team Edward, but these seductive creatures have been captivating audiences for decades.

What's not to love about them? They're forever young, enchanting, seemingly unattainable, sometimes romantic, and always amazing in the sack. Some are tortured, while others just enjoy a good bloodbath. Fortu...

Heart attacks. Plane crashes. Car crashes. Drug overdoses. Murder. Over the years, these have become some of the most common causes of the often shocking deaths in the music industry. On a lighter note, some might argue that even ham sandwiches have been involved.

Regardless of the cause, take a look back at these musical icons that have left us way, way, way too soon - yet have left us with legacies that will live on forever. The majority of these deaths, in addition to being sudden and shocking, were in some way either ironic or just completely messed up. Rock on...

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Actress Natasha Richardson's unexpected death in a skiing accident late last month stunned and saddened the public. The usually overzealous media even seemed to tread lightly, gently reporting a story it never expected to tell. For a culture that values and admires celebrity, the death of vibrant public figures with potential yet to fulfill serves as a harsh reminder that despite glamour, talent and seemingly charmed lives, all of us are mortal. Whether on screens big or small, over the radio airwaves or in bright vivid color on canvas, the sudden passing of an entertainer can feel like the...

Canadian R&B singer Keisha Chante has been chosen to play Aaliyah in a movie about the late star's life. Aaliyah sold over 32 million records during her career and was nominated for five Grammy Awards before she was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001 at the age of 22.

The currently untitled biopic will chart the late star's rise to fame and her untimely death. The film is slated for release in 2009, according to Sixshot.com.

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British heartthrob Robert Pattinson has been named the hottest male movie vampire of all time, trumping big screen bloodsuckers Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas and Tom Cruise. The 22-year-old star is poised to set teenage girls' hearts a-flutter in the adaptation of hit novel Twilight; released in theaters today.

And Pattinson is already movie fans' favorite vampire - before he has even sunk his teeth in a victim on the big screen.

He has topped a Moviefone poll to find the best batty biter.

From Dusk Till Dawn star Salma Hayek topped the female poll, ahead of Kate Beckinsale, wh...

It is a widely accepted tenet in pop music that every generation needs its own young stars to scream for. So is it really surprising that a new group of fresh-faced young men have begun to make a footprint on the pop landscape? Even old-timers New Kids on the Block have reunited more than a decade after 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys ruled the charts. Clearly the members of NKOTB recognized that few people (even those of us old enough to own "Hangin' Tough" on vinyl), can resist the simple pleasure of five talented, upbeat guys singing and dancing in unison. It's been true since the Jackson 5 ...

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Recorded live in concert on July 9, 2007, Gossip - Live In Liverpool brilliantly captures and focuses the stunning ferocity, energy and intensity at the heart of Gossip's groundbreaking meld of sound and politics. This incendiary concert showcase breaks out definitive performances of Gossip signature tunes including the band's UK #1 Indie chart-topping smash, "Standing In The Way Of Control"; the UK Top 40 hit, "Listen Up"; and the #3 UK Indie track, "Jealous Girls" in addition to delightfully provocative covers of Wham!'s "Careless Whisper" and Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?"

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Entertainment highlights during the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 1:

1961: Motown released its first No. 1 hit, ''Please Mr. Postman'' by The Marvelettes.

1968: The Beatles released ''Hey Jude'' as a single.

1974: The last episode of ''The Brady Bunch'' aired on ABC.

1982: Actress Ingrid Bergman died of cancer.

1987: The album ''Bad'' by Michael Jackson was released in North America. It was the long-awaited follow-up to ''Thriller.''

1990: Garth Brooks released his album ''No Fences.''

1991: Randy Newman won an Emmy Award for writing music for the TV show ''Cop Ro...

Entertainment highlights during the week of Aug. 19-25:

1956: The Five Satins made their debut on the R&B charts with ''In the Still of the Night.''

1960: Connie Francis made her acting debut when filming began on the movie ''Where the Boys Are.''

1962: John Lennon and Cynthia Powell got married in Liverpool, England. She filed for divorce in 1968.

1977: Comedian Groucho Marx died in Los Angeles. He was 86.

1981: Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the shooting death of John Lennon in New York.

1986: Paul Simon's ''Graceland'' LP ...

His name is already familiar to record buyers who make note of the songwriting credits on major hit records by such superstar artists as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. Music industry insiders know him as the Grammy-winning 'go-to' writer which is why the legendary Whitney Houston, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, global multi-platinum artist Usher and hitmaker Chris Brown have tracks on forthcoming projects by this unassuming Atlanta native. While he may have spent the last eight years behind the scenes, penning songs for the likes of Toni Braxton, Tyrese, Enrique Iglesias, Ginuwine, Aaliyah,...

Rapper Missy Elliott is still hurt by a review she received more than six years ago - because it questioned her friendship with late R&B star Aaliyah. The young singer, who worked closely with Elliott on several occasions, died in a plane crash in the Bahamas in August 2001 after shooting the video for her single Rock the Boat.

Elliott was devastated by the news and agreed to perform a benefit concert in memory of her pal - but still shudders when she remembers what critics said of her emotional performance.

She says, "One time I did an event for Aaliyah after she passed away an...

(New York, NY) - As the singular most successful songwriter at work today-– whose tunes have been brought to the top of the charts by Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and at least 50 more artists over the last decade, including Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Usher, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Tyrese, Enrique Iglesias, Aaliyah, Faith Evans, B2K, Ciara, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, and Mario – what do you deliver for an encore, after winning the Best R&B Song Grammy Award for the past two consecutive years?

In the case of 26-year old Atlanta native Johnta (pronounced "John-...

On April 6 the ultimate dance off hit television screens nationwide with the premiere of BET's Top 25 Dancers. Hosted by R&B phenom and #4 on the top 25 list, Chris Brown with choreographer extraordinaire, Fatima Robinson, this sizzling addition of the countdown series put an end to the battle of ages by crowning James Brown the undisputed top dancer of all time.

COMPLETE LIST OF TOP 25 DANCERS:

1) James Brown

2) Michael Jackson

3) Nicholas Brothers

4) Chris Brown

5) Janet Jackson

6) Prince

7) MC Hammer

8) Savion Glover

9) Beyonce

10) The Temptations

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Timbaland is already acknowledged as one of music’s most inventive and distinctive creators. Yet the artist/producer’s forthcoming album, just his second solo album, promises to shock the world. Timbaland Presents Shock Value (Mosley Music Group/Blackground/Interscope) is set for release March 27. The first single, "Give It To Me," featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, launches February 1.

"My mission is to blow up the boundaries and tear down the limits," says Timbaland. "I’m taking my music outside of the box. I’m not getting away from what I’m known for; I’m just going...

Happy Birthday to baseball MVP Albert Pujols (1980), R&B singer Aaliyah (1979; d. 2001), waifish model Kate Moss (1974), Nigerian born jazz/soul singer Sade (1959), "Fame" choreographer/actress Debbie Allen (1950), horror film director John Carpenter (1948), country singer Ronnie Milsap (1944) baseball player Dizzy Dean (1910; d. 1974), and actress/singer Ethel Merman (1908; d. 1984).

Before music was all about overnight pop stars and monster-selling albums, there was an unwritten rule in the record business that true artistry takes time to cultivate. You pay your dues, hone your craft, and weather the inevitable storms. Such was the formula for career longevity. Nowadays, real artist development seems virtually extinct, but there are some new-school purists – like singer/songwriter Johnta Austin – who are reverting back to the industry's original mantra: just make good music.

An accomplished songwriter, Austin is the pen behind such hits as Toni Braxton's "Just Be ...

Jet Li hated returning to Vancouver, Canada, to make new movie "Rouge" because he is stillgrieving for R&B star Aaliyah, who he was with the last time he visited the city. The pair made Romeo Must Die together in Vancouver in 2000 - a year before the singer was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

Li says, "I have some memories of this very beautiful city ... but it still makes me think about Aaliyah. She was such a talented girl and some locations when you pass by every day, you still think about her."

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Mary J. Blige is proud to be low-maintenance, after throwing tantrums and being a "terrible person" during her drink and drug addictions. Blige quit her vices in 2001 after the death of fellow R&B singer Aaliyah made her question where her life was going. And now she's sober, the Breakthrough star has buried her former diva persona.

She explains, "There were stories of me being a terrible person, throwing tantrums and cussing out interviewers, and they're all true, because I didn't understand the business at all. I was ignorant, unaware, crazy animal. I'm very low-maintenance unless ...

Happy Birthday to baseball MVP Albert Pujols (1980), R&B singer Aaliyah (1979; d. 2001), waifish model Kate Moss (1974), Nigerian born jazz/soul singer Sade (1959), "Fame" choreographer/actress Debbie Allen (1950), horror film director John Carpenter (1948), country singer Ronnie Milsap (1944) baseball player Dizzy Dean (1910; d. 1974), and actress/singer Ethel Merman (1908; d. 1984).

Mariah Carey scooped just one prize at the American Music Awards last night - despite being up for four gongs.

The pop diva won the night's first award for Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist, but lost the Favourite Female Pop/Rock category to Gwen Stefani. Carey - who left the awards ceremony empty-handed in 1997 after being nominated in six categories - told the audience at the bash in Los Angeles: "Thank you so much for the warmth and the love."

Despite the early win the 35-year-old singer's comeback album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi', was then beaten in the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B c...

Green Day, R. Kelly and Toby Keith will perform at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Tuesday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/tape-delayed PT) on FOX. Carmen Electra, Bo Bice, Nick Cannon, Chingy, Hulk & Brooke Hogan and the Blue Man Group will make special appearances. Tom Petty will receive the Century Award, Billboard's highest accolade. The show's host, additional performers and additional artists scheduled to appear will be announced closer to air.

Live from the legendary Las Vegas Strip and featuring performances and appearances by the year's cha...