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Fantasia is back to work!

Fantasia is back in the studio!

After taking an almost three year break from new solo music, Fantasia is said to be wrapping up production for her third studio album.

The as-yet-untitled album set for release in 2009 already has an exciting collaboration -- Raphael Saadiq!

Saadiq confirmed his work with the former "When I See You" singer this week. Calling their project together "soulful but really strong," Saadiq says "a little bit of Aretha (Franklin) mixed up with a little bit of Labelle".

Fantasia's self titled sophomore album, released in 2006, featured production from Babyface, Bryan Michael Cox, Danja, Dre & Vidal, Missy Elliott, Kwame' and Swizz Beatz.

In related news, Fantasia has been nominated for her part in Jennifer Hudson's popular record "I'm His Only Woman". The duo will face off with fellow Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals nominees Anthony David and India Arie.

Monica is starting the New Year off right!

Monica is dropping her highly anticipated new album as soon as the New Years Ball hits the ground! "Lessons Learned" features her internet released single 'Still Standing' and features collaborations with Keyshia Cole and Missy Elliott.

This album gets into what she's been though in life, including love and business. It's a straight R&B joint, just like what we know and love from her.

Get Ready For J. Holiday!

That's right, the man that wants to put you to Bed because he's Suffocating is about to release the first single off of his upcoming album "Round 2". The single is called "It's Yours" and has already hit the airwaves.

Personally, I think it resembles 'Bed' a little too much, but you can check it out on my stream and let me know what you think!

Round 2 hits the stores February 24.

More on Mariah

Mrs. Cannon has reportedly canceled her "E=MC2" tour. According to NY Daily News, the Diva received word that she is indeed pregnant, although her rep insists there has been no confirmation.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people to add to the unemployed list due to this cancellation. Costume designers and dancers were all called on Wednesday with the bad news.

Mariah Carey's Latest Collection

January 20th is the release date of Mariah Carey's latest collection, "Mariah Carey: The Ballads". The 18-track set will include:

Hero One Sweet Day (Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men)
Vision of Love
Without You
Can't Let Go
Love Takes Time
I'll Be There (Featuring Trey Lorenz)
Thank God I Found You - Make It Last Remix (Featuring Nas & Joe)
Endless Love (Featuring Luther Vandross)
I Still Believe
My All
The Roof
When You Believe (Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston)
Anytime You Need A Friend
Always Be My Baby
Dreamlover
How Much (Featuring Usher)
Reflections

So those of you planning to get it might want to swing by the drug store on your way home if you don't plan on having any babies anytime soon!

**Also... a big Congratulations goes out to Ursher and his wife Tameka on the birth of their newborn baby boy born early Wednesday morning. This becomes his second and her fifth child. Feel free to comment below.....

Checkin up on Tank

Tank is working hard on his nearly complete fourth album. The not-yet-titled album has about 13 tracks and is set to be released early next year.

This busy man can also be heard on Pleasure P's "Introducing Marcus Cooper" album, and Jamie Foxx's upcoming album "Intuition". You can also check him out in the soon to be released film "The Preacher's Kid" along with Dawnn Lewis and Clifton Powell (Pinky from Friday).