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The singer takes on superhero powers in two new clips from his upcoming Libra Scale. By Jayson Rodriguez Ne-Yo on the set of his music video “Beautiful Monster” Photo: MTV News Ne-Yo took over BET’s 106 & Park on Thursday evening (July 14), premiering two story-driven videos, “Beautiful Monster” and “Champagne Life.” The singer promised MTV News last month that the clips accompanying his forthcoming album, Libra Scale, would form part of a larger overall visual narrative. ” ‘Beautiful Monster’ is one piece of a very long and intricate story,” Ne-Yo revealed. “When you see the first video, make sure that you’re paying attention because all of the videos tell a story. So pay attention — you don’t want to miss nothing.” Under Ne-Yo and Wayne Isham’s (Madonna, Aaliyah, Adam Lambert) direction, the clips present the singer as a member of a crime-fighting trio called “The Gentlemen.” Ne-Yo is granted otherworldly powers by a mysterious figure (Columbus Short), who assures the three blue-collar workers that their new powers will remain active so long as they don’t fall in love. In “Beautiful Monster,” Ne-Yo is portrayed as a disheveled superhero,