Three 6 Mafia has released a video for the group’s new single “I’d Rather” featuring DJ Unk. The song can be found on Three 6′s new album Last 2 Walk out June 24th (another 6/24 release).

Mariah performed her second single “Bye Bye” today on “Oprah.”

J.D. has posted a new video blog entry with him, Usher, Jay-Z, and Anthony Hamilton in the studio working on Usher’s new album Here I Stand (May 27).

Mariah is MTV’s “Artist of the Week” as part of their 52 Bands/52 Weeks campaign. She has done a series of promo commercials which can be viewed above and below. Some star her dog Jack Jr. voiced by Snoop Dogg.

Mariah will be all over TV this week appearing on “Oprah” today and “American Idol” tomorrow and Wednesday. In honor of E=MC², the Empire State Building will be lit in Mariah’s album colors (purple, pink, and white) from April 25th through April 27th.

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The Roots don’t appear at all in their video for “Birthday Girl” featuring Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. Instead, the video features porn star Sasha Grey. The band’s new album Rising Down drops April 29th. It features collabos with Wale, Chrisette Michele, and Mos Def.

Check out this video of Cassie and Diddy in front of the Bad Boy offices in NYC introducing Cassie’s new single “Official Girl.” Her album is due in September.

Mariah Carey’s eleventh studio album E=MC² arrives in stores Tuesday. Here’s what the critics are saying…

Entertainment Weekly: Other dance-floor anthems include ”I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time” and ”O.O.C.,” which, for all of their pop polish, never lose their soulful spirit. Were it not for ["Bye Bye" and "I Wish You Well"], she could’ve gotten away with calling this album Treasure. A-

Los Angeles Times: Amid the drama of her comeback and the hoopla over her record-breaking chart numbers, it’s easy to forget that Mimi wasn’t exactly a great album. E=MC² is a little better—the songwriting is more consistent, the feel a bit more natural—but it too lacks a ruling temperament or artistic vision. 2 out of 5

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