CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....

Today is a huge day for latest Brit sensation Leona Lewis. Her album Spirit gets released today in the United States. Yesterday, the modest singer was spotted in New York City visiting MTV's TRL to promote the new album:

She was glowing and appeared to be excited about the release. It's already been reported that her manager Simon Cowell bought her a $5 million dollar mansion in LA, after she successfully got to no 1 with Bleeding Love. I can't even imagine what he'll buy her if Spirit manages to get to no 1 next week. I don't recall ANY man spending that type of money on a woman unless its his wife or attempted conquest. If he had the chance to get in those panties he certainly would.

On that same day, she made an appearance on The Sauce, Fuse TV, where she was interviewed by last years American Idol alum, Jared Cotter:

She looked nice in her cute lil outfit. It will be the icing on the cake if she succeeds in getting the no 1 album next week. Spirit wasn't overwhelming but it was okay for what it was worth. I am still rooting for Leona. I hope she has great sales.

Another singer who appeared on TRL yesterday was Usher, who premiered his brand new video Love In This Club. He was also on the show to talk about his forthcoming album Here I Stand, set for a May 27th release. Allegedly, Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z will appear on the set. Check out the star struck fan who couldn't refrain from breaking down in front of him:

She wasn't afraid that his wife would go Jekyll and Hyde on her ass? The overly insecure Tameka was right by her man's side when he jetted into New York to do a spot of promotion. She should have stayed her ass home with her feet looking the state that they did. In fact I've seen more crust on a loaf of burnt up bread. She's married to a multi-millionaire and still couldn't afford to buy herself some lotion.

Rihanna was photographed backstage at a Kanye West and Pharrell concert in Japan on April 4th:

The Umbrella singer also participated in the celebration festivities that was Pharrell's 35th birthday. She also did a concert out there in Japan as well. For someone who "can't perform for shit", the demands to have her gigging has been quite excessive lately. Let's not forget that half a million she was paid by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska to perform at a private New Year's celebration in Moscow back in January. Anyway, I look forwards to her Take A Bow video. And any new music she hits us up with in the future.

Solange and her cousin Angela Beyince were seen departing the Bloomberg Tower Building in New York City over the weekend (this is where Beyonce's apartment is situated):

Solange looked absolutely fabulous. For once. Usually, you'd see her wearing disastrous clothing that clash so badly, you get migraine. Green polka dots with purple stripes and whatever else that the fashion police should be called for. However, everything matched. Totally loving her stylish Christian Dior belt. Then again, this IS a rarity. Next week, she could be back to wearing, well, green polka dots and purple stripes. The talented songwriter has also co-written Michelle's upcoming lead single Break The Dawn, and will be releasing her own album Soul Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams this coming August.

Spice Girl Mel B previewed her new clothing line, Catty Couture this week:

What the hell is that? She can't be serious.

We haven't seen Letoya Luckett in a hot minute but she was spotted in Austin at the Texas Relays over the weekend:

Well, at least she switched up her hair. At first glance, I thought that was Amerie. Sometimes those two really look alike.

Brandy was spotted at her brother Ray J's album release party in Vegas over the weekend:

Um, yeah....

Chris Brown was spotted getting ready to depart from LAX universal Airport yesterday. He looked pretty chilled out:

Just when I thought his backpack days were well and truly over. It won't be long before he's seen partying it up with Rihanna, and denying their relationship over and over.... I think I'm over them already.

Blu Cantrell was spotted outside Mr Chows in LA last night:

It's been a long time but she needs to put out another album asap. It won't be long before she's put in the Christina Milian category, if she hasn't already. It's ashame because she's really talented and has one of the greatest voices today. Come back Blu!

Is romance brewing for Mario and his Dancing With The Stars partner Karina Smirnoff? Apparently, the two were spotted kicking it at Villa nightclub together last night: