Review: Mary J. Blige delivers soulful album (AP)

AP - Mary J. Blige, "Stronger withEach Tear" (Geffen Records)

Rockers Def Leppard developing cartoon series (Reuters)

Reuters - British metal veterans Def Leppard are getting animated about their career.

Alicia Keys named top R&B artist of decade (Reuters)

Reuters - With seven No. 1s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally and four consecutive chart-toppers on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Alicia Keys walks off as Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the decade.

Kool & the Gang gives rare US concert in Havana (AP)

AP - American R&B pioneers Kool & the Gang helped Cuba get its funk on, bringing their eclectic mix of sounds Sunday to an open-air stage a stone's throw from the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.