Weekly Music News: Def Jam's decision to keep the world in the dark regarding singer Rihanna's single "Russian Roulette" may have back fired; an explanation about this in a minute.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Brown has announced the release of his first CD since his February altercation with then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Universal Motown Records will release "Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite I" on Tuesday, August 25. It is the first batch of music to be unveiled from Universal Motown's innovative five-part

Forget about actors hooking up; Hip Hop couples are the new thang. Check out our picks for the hottest Hip Hop hookups on the scene.

Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino debuted this week on iTunes Top 10 with his new single, "All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)." The track - which is featured on the Brooklyn-based

50 Cent has topped the annual list of the biggest earning hip-hop stars for 2008.

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has unveiled further details of his much-anticipated new album, Paper Trail. The multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar will release the follow-up to 2007's

Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has dismissed rumors an affair with Alicia Keys put an end to his four-year marriage, blaming the media for creating unnecessary "drama."

Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has fueled rumours that Michael Jackson is planning a live return - after revealing he has been in talks to work on a tour by the pop superstar. The "Thriller" hitmaker has already enlisted the talents

UK sensation Estelle has been dubbed John Legend's protégé. She's been compared to Lauryn Hill and has collaborated with a number of great artists (Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Cee-lo & Jack Splash) to come up with an amazing album called "Shine," which drops in the states tomorrow.