R&B superstar Rihanna and rapper T.I. have been added to the list of various artists who will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next month.

The VMA's will take place in Los Angeles on September 7th and will be hosted by British comedian Russell Brand.

Other artists who will take the stage include Lil Wayne and Pink.

THE RETURN OF NINA SKY

R&B twins Nina Sky will be releasing their long awaited sophomore album titled The Musical this fall via Polo Grounds/ J Records.

The album will feature a guest spot from Miami rapper Rick Ross and production on the set will be provided by Krucial Keys, Ryan Leslie, Cipha Sounds, Cool & Dre, Salaam Remi, The Runners, Neo da Matrix, Supa Dups and Solitair.

STAL LED RIDE

Ciara's third album Fantasy Ride which was expected to hit store this summer has been pushed back.

The album is now slated to hit shelves in December or early 2009.  The project will feature collaborations with Ludacris, T-Pain, Lil Jon, Tricky Stewart and Danja, among others.

ROCK THE VOTE

R&B superstar Usher visited the Detroit headquarters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama yesterday (August 22) to urge people to vote.

Usher has established a national voter registration campaign called “I Can’t But You Can” which tutors young people who aren't old enough to vote to motivate adults who can vote to go to the ballot.

Usher’s campaign  is expected to roll on to other cities including New Orleans, Cleveland, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Oakland and Los Angeles.