Fans will be happy, after a slight push-back So So Def princess Dondria has released the latest installment to her Dondria Duets Mixtape series. The 3rd edition takes a spin at the burgeoning singer/songwriters favorite R&B songs from the 90’s. Including Dondria remixes of classics by R. Kelly, Dru-Hill, Usher and much more. The mixtape also includes an unreleased track titled “You Know,” from the Dondra vs. Phatfffat recording sessions.

Follow the jump for the tracklisting and download link.

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After two successful solo albums singer and sometimes actress LeToya Luckett is back readying the release of her yet-to-be-titled third album. In her new documentary style web series, Luckett gives you a behind the scenes look at the creation of the album as well clips from her on the road promoting From the Rough, a lifetime film she starred in alongside Taraji P. Henson. Get a glimpse of the Houston native in ”Life, Love, and Music” now, and stay tuned for more!

Ciara got the party started early on the football field during yesteday’s Super Bowl Media Day. While co-hosting for “The Insider,” the singer/dancer had a blast interviewing players from the New England Patriots and New York Giants, and even got them to participate in some karaoke in honor of halftime performer Madonna.

CiCi, who appears in the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy That’s My Boy, sang along to “Like a Virgin” with the Giants’ Victor Cruz and Patriots’ Chad Jackson, and vogued to the Material Girl’s classic “Vogue.”

The dancing continued when a Telemundo reporter asked her to salsa with him. Check out CiCi’s moves below…

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Fans will have to wait just a little longer before getting a chance to experience Monica’s New Life. The R&B songstress’ highly anticipated album is now expected to release on April 3rd, according to Amazon.

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Don Cornelius, who famously created “Soul Train,” was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning. Law enforcement sources are saying it appears he committed suicide.

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While at Agenda New York, Orisue’s East Coast reps 24K Showroom caught up with Josh who ran them through a few of Orisue’s favorite pieces from their upcoming Fall ’12 collection. This is your first look at the Jethro Jacket and Ranger Vest, more details coming soon!

Checkout 24K Showroom’s full coverage of Agenda New York after the jump.

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Astronaut Future premieres his new video “Magic“ on 106 & Park, talks about his performance at the 49ers game, his album Pluto + working with Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly and more.

R&B princess Ashanti is ready for her return to music stardom, including the launch her own label, Written Entertainment. In this recent interview with “Access Hollywood Live,” the 31-year-old singer spoke about moving on from her past deals and taking her career into her own hands.

The burgeoning businesswoman learned some valuable lessons along the way. “Being with the major [label] taught me that I need a way bigger percentage than what they were giving me,” joked Ashanti. “It’s about the profit sharing now and everything is digital and I’m cutting my own deal with iTunes. It’s about learning the behind the scenes to become a better business woman.”

Ashanti’s fifth album is due this summer on Written Entertainment/eOne. The first single, “The Woman You Love” featuring Busta Rhymes, is available right now on iTunes and Amazon digital.