MTV.com News — 'People need lyrics and the warmth in live instruments and music to help them through their day,' she says of Stronger With Each Tear. By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Tim Kash Photo: MTV News Mary J. Blige released Stronger With Each Tea... more info

MTV.com News — Just-released clip is full of serpents and sparks and sexy-yet-devilish vixens.By James Montgomery Lil Wayne in his "On Fire" video Photo: Universal Motown Is Lil Wayne's Rebirth really a "rock album"? That's in the ear of the beholder. ... more info

MTV.com News — Lady Gaga takes #2 spot in slow week of album sales for everyone.By Gil Kaufman Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream Photo: Sony Music Entertainment It's becoming clear that you can't stop Susan Boyle, you can only hope to contain her. Actually... more info

ET Online — ET has the latest... Alicia Keys is already heating up the charts with her latest album The Element of Freedom and now she's getting set to heat up the World Wide Web with a free online concert! On Thursday, January 7 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST, ... more info

MTV.com News — Take a look at Weezy's new clip before it premieres on Thursday.By James Montgomery Lil Wayne in his video for "On Fire" Photo: Universal Motown The release date for Lil Wayne's Rebirth album keeps getting pushed back, but there's one date... more info

Rolling Stone — After making Hot 100 history last week, Ke$ha — who’s primed to be one of the breakout pop stars of 2010 — releases her debut album Animal this week. Bolstered by the hit “TiK ToK,” the 22-year-old Nashville native recruits pop gurus Max Ma... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - "Empire State of Mind" has been a chart-topping hit for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, spending five weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The No. 1 anthem is also responsible for reigniting the singing aspirations of songwriter/producer A... more info

411 Mania — Excuse to post Alicia Keys pics! more info

Perez Hilton — And we think they've found one! Alicia Keys and producer-boyfriend Swizz Beatz have been searching for a home to share for months, but they may have finally found the perfect pad! The couple have reportedly had their eye on a multi-million dollar 3-b... more info

Musicaddictz - Addicted To Music — 50. Dave Matthews BandAt a time of dying albums, DMB have had five straight debuts at No. 1. Plus: the bandleader's awesome Ozzy impersonation on 'SNL.'49. Lily Allen"Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?" England's MySpace success stor... more info