The Weeknd has kept a tight control on his mass appeal by restricting his performances, appearances and internet presence, all while building a loyal legion of true believers.

Singersroom recently set up shop in Brooklyn, NY for the "In & Out" music video, the debut release from Epic Records recording artist and X Factor contestant Marcus Canty.

On Sept 5, the renowned vocalist unleashed jazz stylings from her bag of tricks during a light hearted, impromptu performance at Belmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel Restaurant in New York City.

Rihanna is hitting the road with "Diamonds" in mind early next year. According to Live Nation, the recent MTV Video Music Award winner will kick off an ambitious world tour March 13 in Buffalo, New York. The tour will traverse North America before hitting other parts of the world.

Soulful songstress Tamia will join R. Kelly on the just announced "Single Ladies Tour." Slated to kick off in October (see dates below), the tour will run through December with stops in Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

R. Kelly is hitting the road as promised and he has "Single Ladies" in mind. Dubbing his anticipated tour "The Single Ladies Tour," Kelly will begin the trek this Fall and wrap by year's end in the U.S.

Trey Songz has big plans for the rest of the year and early 2013. According to Atlantic Records, Songz will embark on a several month tour aptly named after his Billboard 200 chart-topping album "Chapter V."

As one of the first and more polish artist signed to Mary J. Blige's Matriarch record label, Starshell has been receiving the tutelage from her veteran boss as well as massive exposure.

Frank Ocean feels really bad about canceling a several date trek with Coldplay at the last minute. According to the "Bad Religion" singer, this had to happen and it was a tough decision.

R. Kelly may have just canceled an anticipated "Love Letter" cruise, but there is a silver lining in the form of a tour.