Keri Hilson performed her new single, “I Like,” on the finale of Germany’s Popstars. "I Like" is the single from the soundtrack of the German film, Zweiohrkuken. So far the song has peaked @ #14 on the German charts and currently is the #1 song on iTunes in Germany as well. Check out the performance after the jump.

The Dream is among the artists who were noticeably absent from the nominations list. He took to Twitter to vent his frustrations at being snubbed by the Recording Academy for the 2nd time in a row.

Keri Hilson bows out with two Grammy nominations, one for Best New Artist and one for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Drake also scored two nods for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song. Check out their responses after the jump.

After a two year hiatus the STMA returns. The show was recorded earlier this month in Atlanta and aired on Sunday, November 29th on the former BETJ channel, which has now been re-branded as Centric. Check out more performances from Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Toni Braxton, Keri Hilson, Mario, Ryan Leslie, Sean Garrett, Chrisette Michele, Raheem Devaughn and Ludacris after the jump.

Trey Songz - I Invented Sex


Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy


Toni Braxton ft. Trey Songz - Yesterday


Keri Hilson - Medley


Mario, Ryan Leslie & Sean Garrett - You're Not My Girl/Break Up


Chrisette Michele - Blame It On Me


Raheem Devaughn ft. Ludacris - Bulletproof


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Motown Tribute

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"I Like" is Keri Hilson's newest single from the soundtrack of the German film, "Zweiohrküken." The David Jost and Robin Gruber produced song was released digitally on November 20th. The music video was directed by Aaron Platt (Ryan Leslie's "Addiction" & OneRepublic's "Apologize"),

Keri Hilson - I Like


"I Like" is Keri Hilson's newest single from the soundtrack of the German film, "Zweiohrküken." The David Jost and Robin Gruber produced song will be released digitally on November 20th and physically on December 11th.

An accompanying video, directed by Aaron Platt (Ryan Leslie's "Addiction" & OneRepublic's "Apologize"), has also been shot. An official release date for the music video is pending. Do you like it, do you love it, do you hate it? Rock It or Stop It? You be the judge.

In related news, Keri Hilson's debut album, In A Perfect World, has just been certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.

After a two-year hiatus the Soul Train Music Awards are back. The show will be hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson lead the pack with four noms each.

Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Ryan Leslie, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Karyn White, Boyz II Men, Ledisi, Chico Debarge, Angie Stone, Brian McKnight, Ginuwine, Melanie Fiona, and Johnny Gill are all slated to perform. The awards show will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on November 3rd and will air on CENTRIC and BET on Sunday, November 29th at 9:00PM ET/PT.

Check out the full list of nominees after the jump.


BEST NEW ARTIST
* Drake
* Jazmine Sullivan
* Keri Hilson
* Ryan Leslie
* Solange

BEST R&B/SOUL ARTIST FEMALE
* Beyonce
* Chrisette Michele
* Jennifer Hudson
* Ledisi
* Whitney Houston

BEST MALE R&B/SOUL MALE
* Charlie Wilson
* Maxwell
* Musiq Soulchild
* Raphael Saadiq
* Robin Thicke

SONG OF THE YEAR
* "God in Me" - Mary Mary
* "Pretty Wings" - Maxwell
* "Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)" - Beyonce
* "Spotlight" - Jennifer Hudson
* "Turnin Me On" - Keri Hilson/ ft Lil Wayne

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
* Beyonce - I am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum) Sony Music
* Jamie Foxx - Intuition (Platinum) J Records
* Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak (Platinum) Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
* Maxwell - Blacksummer's Night (Gold) Sony Music
* Ne-Yo - Year of the Gentleman

RECORD OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITER AWARD)
* Beyonce - "Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)"
* Drake - "Best I Ever had"
* Jamie Foxx Ft/T-Pain - "Blame It"
* Keri Hilson - "Knock You Down"
* Maxwell - "Pretty Wings"

BEST REGGAE ARTIST AWARD
* Movado
* Sean Paul
* Serani
* Taurus Riley
* Ziggy Marley

CENTRIC AWARD - SOUL APPROVED/UNDERGROUND
* Corneille
* Eric Roberson
* Laura Izibor
* Maysa
* The Knux

BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE MALE, FEMALE OR GROUP
* BeBe and CeCe Winans - "Close To You"
* Fred Hammond f/John P Kee - "They That Wait"
* Marvin Sapp - "Praise Him in Advance"
* Mary Mary - "God In Me"
* Smokie Norful - "Justified"

BEST COLLABORATION
* Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - "Knock you Down"
* Keyshia Cole featuring Monica - "Trust"
* Mario featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett - "Break up"
* Mary Mary featuring Kierra (KiKi) Sheard - "God In Me"
* Trey Songz featuring Drake - "Successful"

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
* Michael Jackson

Twitter seems like the new place for celebrities to duke it out. Check out Monique going off on Ms. Hilson below.

Chris Brown is returning to the spotlight in his first concert deal since the derailing of his career resulting from his assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown has been added to the lineup of performers for Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2009 Concert. The concert will take place on October 27th at the Izod Center in Rutherford, NJ. Other performers include: Keri Hilson, The-Dream, Trey Songz, Mario, Day26 and Ginuwine.

"This is a pretty C-list lineup,” said one promoter who’s not involved in the show at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. “Keri Hilson is good, Ginuwine has some following, but this is nothing like the lineup that would have surrounded him this time last year. Chris was the Michael Jackson heir apparent, he had huge endorsement deals. This isn’t the sort of show you would have expected from him before he got in trouble.

Chris isn’t advertiser-safe yet — his image has a long way to go,” said a producer. “But for this show, he’ll draw a crowd, so the producers of the show are willing to pay. Just because he pled guilty doesn’t mean that all his fans have gone away. And he’s got to start getting back onto the scene at some point, it might as well be here."
(Source: MSNBC)

That shade was cast far and wide. It's the truth though and we respect the promoter for his/her candidness. Chris Brown seemingly has a long road to redemption ahead of him. Only time will tell if he gets there. The young star isn't slowing down though. If he doesn't get there it definitely won't be for lack of trying.

R. Kelly performed two songs yesterday on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The first song, "Number One" features Keri Hilson and is the first single from his upcoming LP, Untitled. The second song, "Supaman High" will also be featured on the new CD which hits stores on October 13th.