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Check out my great interview with J. Holiday over at Caught Magazine! I had a chance to get the low low from the R&B vocalist that has the ladies swooning with his hit single, "BED." His debut album, Back of my 'Lac hits stores October 2nd [day before my birthday, yay] so make sure you cop that! He's bringing storytelling back to R&B and doing it with such a sexy swagger!

Make sure to stay tuned for part deux right here...coming soon! Plus, I'm still collecting fan questions, so hit me up.

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Look more like a streetwalkers hair show, but Jennifer Lopez recently shot the video for her new single "Do It Well" in L.A.which was directed by David LaChapelle.

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Chris Brown covers the October issue of Vibe Magazine, with his his sophomore album Exclusive coming out this fall, I am sure we can expect to see him everywhere!

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The rumored event will be more in line with the couple's original plans for a ceremony and celeb-filled celebration. That gathering at the Hamptons home of record exec L.A. Reid was canceled at the last minute on July 28 in favor of a small private gathering days later on August 3. Guests are rumored to include Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson, Ashanti, and Diddy.

We hear that Raymond, 28, and Foster, 36, are holding the party in Atlanta so friends and family will be able to attend easily. [SOURCE]

Labels: Tameka Foster, Usher

That was all and more at the opening of Jermaine Dupri's new spot in Tucker, Ga. called Studio 72. Atlanta's notables came out to celebrate the new venture with JD and a slimmer Janet Jackson...

Continue reading to see more pictures...






Case, boo were have yooooou been?


...I had too give this chick her blog-time...I mean a dominatrix sheep herder! Classic! I have no words!

Labels: Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Monica, Nelly, Tameka Foster, Usher

"They think that because they're rappers that they need to make a name for themselves."

Barnes-Joseph is still recovering from the two bullets that cops say Remy Ma, 26, pumped into her midsection on July 14.

When Brown, 27, got into trouble again last week, Barnes-Joseph was not surprised.

"It's ridiculous, the stupid things she's doing," Barnes-Joseph told the Daily News.

Labels: Remy Ma

“There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent this disease that continues to affect so many women.”

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"I have not seen or spoken to my daughter since early June and I have no prospect of speaking to her anytime soon due to Whitney's actions," Brown declared in Orange County Superior Court filings released last week.

Brown has been trying to overturn a judge's default judgment to nullify the couple's marriage and grant Houston sole custody of 14-year-old Bobbi Kristina.

During a court hearing in April, Houston testified that Brown was "unreliable" and that she didn't need spousal or child support.

Brown disputes her claim, saying he's been involved in their daughter's life and was her primary caretaker when the couple lived in Atlanta. [SOURCE]

Labels: Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston

Giles Fielder-Civil said he believed Winehouse and his son, Blake Fielder-Civil, had used cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin and were in "abject denial" about their problem.

"I think they believe they are recreational users of drugs and they are in control," Fielder-Civil told British Broadcasting Corp. radio Tuesday. "Clearly they are addicts."

He said fans should send a message to Winehouse "that her addiction and her behavior are not acceptable."

"Perhaps it is time to stop buying records," Fielder-Civil said. "It's a possibility, to send that message."

However, Winehouse's father said a boycott would do little good.

"It's all clutching at straws," Mitch Winehouse told the BBC. "There's only one way out of this, and anybody with any drug experience will tell you ... that the only way out of this is not sectioning them, not locking them up. At some point they are going to reach rock bottom ... and at that point they will say, `Listen, I don't want to do this anymore.'" [SOURCE]

Labels: Amy Winehouse

The Magic Marketplace kicked off yesterday in Las Vegas...so all the celebs turned designers are coming off to show off their new digs. House of Dereon and Sean Jean are on display...





Diddy threw a party at Light to launch his new undergarment line from Sean John

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The lovely Alicia Keys is gearing up for her next album, As I Am. Here are two shots from her new promotional campaign.

Edit: Here's the new full version of Alicia Key's new song "No One." It's great! I am so excited about her new album...

Download: Alicia Keys - No One

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I've been listening to it nonstop the last week or so! Support our friend to the blog and pick yourself up a copy!

Just like the diverse Manhattan Lower East Side neighborhood from which she's hails, the debut album from the 21-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist can be described as musical gumbo. Although King can't be labeled R&B, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jazz or Rock, she skillfully combines all five on her debut album EAST SIDE STORY. On her first single, "Walk in My Shoes," she sounds at home alongside a verse from newcomer Lupe Fiasco, while on "Business Man," she effortlessly intertwines soulful melodies and politically conscious lyrics with her sparse, folk-inflected guitar arpeggios. On "Alright," she channels the painful honesty of a young Mary J. Blige, while on "Colorblind," she weaves pop sensibilities and pure boom-bap into one beautiful tapestry. A protégé of multi-platinum hip-hop/R&B producer Chucky Thompson, Emily also collaborated with Salaam Remi (Fugees, Nas), and notable Grammy award winning duo Rashad "Kilo" Pugh & Vada Nobles (Lauryn Hill).

Throughout EAST SIDE STORY, Emily's eclectic range of heroes and influences can be heard, from the Beatles and Nas to Sarah Vaughan and Radiohead, from Michael Jackson to Neil Young and Lauryn Hill. "Every record that I've ever heard has been an influence on me," she says, "there are so many things in this world to talk about."

Labels: Emily King

Keyshia Cole covers the October issue of Sister 2 Sister Magazine. In this issue Keyshia talks about finding her father, understanding men, and leaving the industry to become a veterinarian.

I need to read the KeKe Wyatt interview too!

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J. Holiday Photoshoot by Ray Tamarra | Getty Images

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It was all smiles, kisses, giggles, and surfboards for the Annual Teen Choice Awards that aired last night on Fox, which was hosted by Hillary Duff and Nick Cannon. You can see the winners on the Teens Choice Awards Website.

Continue reading to see more pics from the grass carpet...

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Zahara and bothers, Maddox and Pax headed out to Central Park with Brad...She was clearly trilled to play on the jungle gym...She is the cutest lil' thing and so much personality! Brad got in on the action, showing the kiddos how to really give the paps a great shot with your tongue hanging out!

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Polow Da Don: Just the “King of the White Girls.” I ain't self proclaimed but I run with it. [Laughs] There was a stage in my life where I went crazy with dating white women. I have nothing against black women, but they’re raised differently. White women are raised to respect and serve their men. Black women are taught to question [their men]. Black women look at submission as being weak. White women look at submission as being a woman. And anyone who has a problem with this statement is ignorant. Just look at the divine order; it goes man, woman, child. [SOURCE]

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...what is really going on with Danity Kane! Not to steal their new labelmates shine but we need to talk about the confusion going on in this picture! Too many trends for my eyes to concentrate...

White leopard print booties, giraffes, sailor suits, obligatory animal peep-toes...And what is really going on with D.Woods hair? That is just not cute...

Oh! Can anyone else tell that Dawn was not pro-MTB4...I remember that in a red carpet interview, she said she wasn't watching it because she felt like MTB was their show and wasn't really interested in see them new guys...

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“First I want to apologize for all the things that I’ve done and that I have allowed to happen,” Vick said at a news conference following his appearance in U.S. District Court.

“I made a mistake in using bad judgment and making bad decisions,” he said. “Dogfighting is a terrible thing.”

Vick said he wasn't honest in his previous statements, saying he was "ashamed."

"I want to apologize to all the young kids out there for my immature acts," Vick said. "What I did was very immature. ... I need to grow up."

He concluded by saying, “I offer my deepest apologies to everyone. And I will redeem myself. I have to.” [SOURCE]

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Diddy took forever to announce the newest addition to the Bad Boy Entertainment Fam...The Making the Band 4 Finale aired live on MTV as Diddy let hopefuls go spontaneously throughout the hour-plus long show. The final group is Robert, Brian, Willie, Qwanell, and Mike! No surprise really...I know many fans of Jeremy and D'Angelo are disappointed, however Donnie, who was the online fan-fave, is now a solo artist on Bad Boy which works best for him because he didn't fit in the group. I really am not a huge Donnie fan, but it's whatev, he is pre-packaged MTV marketing heaven. Oh, and we ALL knew he was going to pick 5, Ray Charles saw that coming a mile away!

The new season is already planned...Making the Albums...MTB4 cats, Danity Kane, and Donnie will all have there album making trials taped for our viewing pleasure. I really want to see how many girlfriends will make it through the test. Brian is married though, so I suspect they will make it...

I like the group vocally, I was going for Mike [2nd highest fan favorite vote], Brian and Que so I was not disappointed! Do you like the group? Did Diddy pick the right combo? Let's discuss...

More pictures under cut!

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Well, the jury is in, or rather the overnight Nielsen numbers are, for Court TV’s debut of “Star Jones.” And the verdict is good for the prosecutor turned TV talk-show host. In its 3 p.m. ET time slot Monday, the premiere attracted some 452,000 total viewers. At first blush that doesn’t look like bragging rights, but remember we’re talking about daytime viewing in the month of August.
Actually, that’s a great number for a daytime premiere airing during the doldrums of August, and it represents substantial growth for the hourlong time period Star now graces. Compared to the prior four weeks for that time slot, total viewers zoomed up by 137 percent. The demos look good too, up 124 percent for adults in the 25-54 demo, and up 105 percent for women 25-54. [SOURCE]

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Mya's album, Liberation, has been pushed back...yet again! This time to "TBA" status which is music industry speak for "Your shit is close to being shelved." I think she needs to change the name of the album to Oppression! I can only suspect that her album isn't strong enough to be released against other albums coming out this fall. Despite this hiccup, Mya is trying to stay in the promotion mode with a new contest for her next single, "Ridin'." You can get a chance to win a date with Mya. All you have to do is upload a video to YouTube telling her why you deserve a date with Mya!

Listen to "RIDIN'"

ENTER @ MYAMYA.COM

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Check out behind the scenes shots of the cover shoot @ RihannaBuff.com

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Tambourine | Give It To You

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LAPD officers tell TMZ Singleton was driving his 2001 Lexus SUV around 8:00 PM on a Los Angeles street, when a female pedestrian, not in a crosswalk, suddenly stepped in front of Singleton's car. Police say Singleton immediately stopped and waited for police and an ambulance to arrive. The 57-year-old woman, identified as Constance Russell of Los Angeles, was taken to a nearby hospital where she died Friday morning.

Police tell TMZ Singleton was not speeding at the time and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Cops say their investigation has concluded and they've determined that this was a "very, very unfortunate accident."

Singleton will not be cited for any violation. [SOURCE]

Labels: John Singleton

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Here's the first look at that model hopefuls for the upcoming cycle of America's Next Top Model. Initially there seems to be a good mix of girl, though I still don't see a strong level of diversity, though there are 4 African American girls this season, but the past has proved that it won't last long. I was hoping to see more Asian Americans or Indian Americans.

The new season premieres on September 19th on The CW.

Continue reading to see the individual shots of the next set of contestants who are in the running to be. America's. Next. Top..... Model!

Ambreal, Dallas | Bianca, Queens | Chantal, Austin


Ebony, Chicago | Heather, Indiana | Jenah, Connecticut


Janet, Georgia | Kimberly, Florida | Lisa, Jersey City


Mila, Boston | Sarah, Massachusetts | Saleisha, L.A.


Victoria, Connecticut

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“It’s a cultural thing, I think,” Jamie said. “Most brothers didn’t know that, you know. I used to see dogs fighting in the neighborhood all the time. I didn’t know that was Fed time. So, mike probably just didn’t read his handbook on what not to do as a black star.” [SOURCE]

Labels: Jamie Foxx, Michael Vick

Amy with Blake, in the same blood stained pants...but at least she has on clean[er] slippers.

Amy Winehouse: “Blake is the best man in the world. We would never ever harm each other. Take back what you said on the blog. I thought you was my girl. I was cutting myself after he found me in our room about to do drugs with a call girl and rightly said I wasn’t good enough for him. I lost it and he saved my life.”

Text #2: “I’ll be alright. I need to fight my man’s corner for him though. x”

Text #3: “For the last time he did not and never has hurt me. Say I told you what happened on your blog. He has such a hard time and he so supportive. Please make amends. Kiss. Amy x”

A while later, Text #4: “Please can you put up the truthful version straight away? It’s bad enough that it’s been there that long. I know you love me but he deserves the truth, he is an amazing man who saved my life again and got cut badly for his troubles. All he get is horrible stories printed about him and he just keeps quiet, but this i too much. Thanks girl. Amy”

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Bond was set at $30,000 on a charge of aggravated assault and $10,000 on a charge of terroristic threats, and a magistrate ordered Weeks to have no contact with Bynum or her sister, Tina Culpepper.

Weeks made no statement when he walked into the jail with an attorney Friday morning. Weeks, charged with felony aggravated assault and making terrorist threats, made no statement when he walked into the jail with an attorney Friday morning.

Bynum, a fiery national evangelist whose sermons empower women to walk away from dead-end relationships, was allegedly struck by her husband Tuesday in a hotel parking lot after the pair had dinner together.

Police said Bynum, 48, has been whisked away by family as they decide what to do next. A lawyer for Weeks said he will continue his ministry and try to reconcile with his wife after the allegations are dealt with. [SOURCE]

Daaaaaamn! You got knocked the f**k out!

Bloody and battered after ripping into each other during a drug-fueled row, this is Amy Winehouse, the cream of Britain's young singing talent, and her junkie husband Blake Fielder-Civil.

Stumbling around the streets of London at 4.45am, the pair bore the wounds of an almighty row which spiraled wildly out of control.

They have been holed up in a suite at a five-star hotel in Soho for the past three days after checking out of rehab for crack and heroin addiction.

The fight in the early hours of yesterday left 23-year-old Miss Winehouse with blood staining her pink ballet shoes and the knees of her jeans.

Purple bruises could be seen on the side of her neck and her knuckles were swollen.

But her 24-year-old husband appeared to have come off a lot worse - with cuts and scratches on both cheeks and around his neck. [READ MORE]

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Just 82 minutes after Nicole Richie checked herself into Lynwood jail, she left a free woman. Hard time her ass!

According to the official website of the L.A. Sheriff's Dept., Richie checked in at 3:15 PM and was released at 4:37 PM. She was assigned to a cell for only 35 minutes! It takes longer to watch an episode of "The Simple Life" ... and it's more painful!

A Sheriff's source tells TMZ Nicole was routinely processed and released according to normal operating rules. [READ MORE]

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Banks and Medina tried to stamp a happy face on their breakup when we called to confirm that his Handprint Entertainment will no longer be overseeing her career. In a joint statement, Medina said, "Tyra Banks is a highly regarded artist, entrepreneur and producer, and I respect her vision for developing her own bankable brand." The statement added, "Tyra and Handprint Entertainment look forward to the opportunity to work together on existing or new ventures. ‘This is a great thing for everyone involved,' Medina says."

Several sources contended Banks cut Medina loose.

According to one exec at TelePictures, which syndicates her talk show, she had complained about his suggestions and demands.

"His perk list is bigger than hers," said the source. "Everything from private jets and votive candles that the staff has to light before he gets to the set. He forgot who the star was." [SOURCE]

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...you can be there to see! Here's your chance to catch the MTV Video Music Awards! MTV is giving you the chance to go to Vegas and see the show LIVE! Plus you'll get spending money, a posh hotel and access to the best parties surrounding the awards...

Enter now @ http://www.mtvvmatrip.com/

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I think my monitor just cause a nasty virus from her ass...

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Official Album Cover

Listen to Let It Go [Remix ft. Young Dro & T.I.]

Check out her new promo shots...

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Early Wednesday morning, world-renowned evangelist and prophetess Juanita Bynum was allegedly assaulted by her estranged husband, Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III, in an Atlanta parking lot, according to police. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the couple met at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel to discuss their marital issues, but the reconciliation turned violent when Weeks allegedly attacked Bynum, leaving bruising "around her neck and upper torso," said Officer Ronald Campbell of the Atlanta Police Department. Reportedly a hotel bellman who witnessed the alleged assault in the parking lot physically pulled Weeks away from his wife. [SOURCE]

“I am currently recovering from all of my injuries and resting well. There are so many great things happening for me in my future and so much to look foward to concerning my destiny. This too shall pass.”

"The Bible says in Proverbs 4:25: 'Let your eyes look right on with fixed purpose and let your gaze be straight before you.'"

"Thank you for your concern and please continue to pray for my recovery!"

Just for Shits and Giggles...Free laugh via Pretty on the Outside

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The first bump in the evening came when a promised Rolls-Royce Phantom failed to appear at Mr. Chow to take Fox to the party. Her dinner companion, Star Jones, dropped her off instead.

Then there was a red carpet kerfuffle when Bronx rapper Remy Ma arrived uninvited.

"Remy and her management were asked not to attend by the club in advance, due to her pending court case for attempted murder," says an organizer. But like any good diva, the songbird strutted her curves in a tight dress on the red carpet until "she was turned away at the door by a wall of security."

The next day, a check for Fox's $2,500 appearance fee was rejected by her bank because it was drawn on a closed account.

When contacted, celebrity stylist Messiah McNair admitted he bounced the check, and promised to replace the money. But a little later he called back, clearly irked at Fox that the information had got out.

"You can say she was drinking," McNair claimed. Earlier this month, a Los Angeles

"I poured red wine for her into a can of Red Bull so she could drink," McNair claimed. "She asked me to do that."

Fox was on a plane to Los Angeles late yesterday and unable to respond before press time. But a pal who was by her side during the party denied she imbibed any alcohol. Superior Court judge barred Fox from consuming alcohol, pending her upcoming arraignment on a March DUI.

Labels: Remy Ma, Vivica A Fox

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Photos via MTV

T.I., Jay-Z, Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Ciara, Kanye West and 50 Cent. They were all onstage performing and partying together ... as in, everybody was onstage at the same time. [READ MORE @ MTV]

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Labels: 50 Cent, Ciara, Diddy, Jay Z, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, T.I.

She is working that pout like she just ate a sour patch kid...


ANTM's Nik and Keenyah were there...Can someone please tell me why she has on, what I initially thought was a towel, on her head...Stop that foolery!


Remy Ma was there looking, dare I say, nice! I mean there's a bald-headed woman in India who contributed to this new look but she actually looks put together... April Woodard came to celebrate too!

Continue Reading to see shot from R&B Live featuring Solange and Swizz Beatz at his album release party...

Solange and other World Music Group lackies Artists performed at R&B Live at Spotlight Live...




Swizz Beats celebrated the release of his album "One Man Band" with Wife Mashonda at The Penthouse...

Labels: Remy Ma, Solange, Swizz Beatz, Vivica A Fox

Ri Ri came out to party in London with Kanye West at the Stringfellows Club, still nursing a broken foot, the ensemble is pretty fly! Love the hat and vest with a splash of animal print with the belt!


Nicole Scherzinger had no problem showing the paps love on her way to 106 & Park earlier this week...


Ya'll know Zahara don't play that, she'll give you the evil eye in a minute...It must not have been a good day for her. I see a career in modeling!

Labels: Nicole Scherzinger, Rihanna, Zahara Jolie-Pitt

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Kanye on 106 & Park

"My biggest inspiration and biggest competition is Justin Timberlake," the 29-year-old rapper tells XXL magazine in its October issue, on newsstands Sept. 11. "He's the only other person that gets an across-the-board response and respect level -- black radio, white radio."

"If Justin hadn't come out and killed the game, I can't say that my album, singles and videos would be on the same level that they're on," he says. "We push each other. I look at me and Justin like Prince and Michael Jackson in their day." [SOURCE]

"I think we push each other," Kanye said backstage at the V Festival in Stafford, England, on Saturday. "I feel I wouldn't have some of the tracks on my album if it wasn't for 50, and he wouldn't have some of the things he had if he wasn't up against me. In the last couple of years, people have been putting out albums aimlessly. Nas used to talk about Biggie and Jay and Wu-Tang going up against each other, but now it's like there hasn't been that competition in rap. In New York, [West's] 'Can't Tell Me Nothing' is the #2 song [on the radio], and [50's] 'I Get Money' is the #1 song. They're neck-and-neck, so it's exciting to people." [SOURCE]

Labels: 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West

R leaving court yesterday

In a hearing held to discuss several motions before the trial starts next month, Assistant State's Atty. Shauna Boliker again urged Cook County Criminal Court Judge Vincent Gaughan to bar the public from viewing the tape in court, which she said would be harmful to the girl portrayed in the video.

In 2006, both the prosecution and the defense asked the judge to limit viewing of the tape. Defense lawyers sought to bar both the media and the public from seeing the tape, saying it would hinder Kelly's chances of getting a fair trial. Prosecutors sought to keep the tape from being viewed by the public. [SOURCE]

Labels: R Kelly

Beyonce has another snaffoo during her Toronto concert with a bit of a nip slip of sorts as her top flies up...Not too clear but it looks like she doesn't have any thing covering her hoo-hahs...

Here's a close up of her outfit...I think there is a flesh colored top underneath...but all you Filthy McNasty people can imagine it's really her bitties...

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Continue reading to see still shots...

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In other VMA news:

Lil Wayne, Nelly Furtado, Common and Gym Class Heroes have been added to the list of performers for this year's ceremony, which airs live from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on September 9 at 9 p.m. ET, with MTV News' preshow beginning at 8 p.m.

T-Pain, Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo and Daniel Merriweather will also be taking the VMA stage next month, joining previously announced performers Kanye West, Timbaland, Fall Out Boy, Amy Winehouse, Chris Brown, the Foo Fighters and Rihanna

Labels: Chris Brown, Kanye West

"They're trying to make him out to be this aggressive, violent, woman batterer and he's not.

"If you read those police reports, they never say he physically beat up a woman."

"The only thing I don't like is that my friends and family read this and go into shock-horror mode, thinking, 'Oh, she's married a psychopath!'." [SOURCE]

Labels: Mel B

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I was so excited when I heard that the Broadway show A Raisin in the Sun, revived in 2004, would be heading to the small screen since I was unable to see it in NYC...The date has been set for February 25, 2008 following the Oscars telecast the night before on ABC.

The ABC adaptation of the 2004 Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun will air on the network on February 25, 2008, the day following its Oscar telecast. The film will reunite director Kenny Leon and the stars of the acclaimed revival—Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan.

Also reprising his stage role is Bill Nunn as Bobo. Also featured in the adaptation are John Stamos as Carl Lindner, Sean Patrick Thomas as George, David Oyelowo as Asagai, Justin Martin as Travis, Ron C. Jones as Willy and Emily Swiss as Priscilla.

A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of three generations of a family living and struggling together under one roof. The Youngers—Mama (Rashad), her children Beneatha (Lathan) and Walter Lee (Combs), and his wife Ruth (McDonald) and their son Travis—live on Chicago's South Side in the 1950s. It is a place in which dreams, like the raisin in the Langston Hughes' poem from which the play takes its title, wither and die if nothing is done with them. [SOURCE]

Labels: Audra McDonald, Diddy, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan

"I know that a lot of the audience really missed Toni in the show. I completely understand it and I think I've mentioned it a few times in different articles that it was a disappointment to me as well. But you have to move on. This is part of the business side of things that sometimes affect the creative," Brock explained. "This is just one of the things that's out of my control. I don't have the control to make an actress come back to work." [READ MORE]

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Yay!!! See... Star's happy to have a picture post...


Star Jones celebrated the start of her new show on Court TV by ringing the NASDAQ opening bell.



Nicole Scherzinger came through 106 & Park to drop off her new vid...the outfit is F-A-B!


Nicole also made her way to TRL in heavy promotion mode...the dress is cute [Audrina also wore this dress to The Hills After Show last night] but I am no fan of a bootie and a dress...



The Hip Hop Summit's Financial Empowerment Tour made its way to Canada with quests, Gabrielle Union, Monie Love, and LeToya Luckett


..ya'll know Essence Atkins goes everywhere Gabrielle Union goes now!



Garcelle Beauvias-Nilon [cute and preggers] and Tichina Arnold both looked chic at the In Style Summer Souiree. This cut on Tichina is so fly for her, it makes her look years younger!





Kanye West hit the stage at the V festival at Weston Park in Great Britain this weekend...





Shar Jackson looked a fugly mess at the Not So Hot in Hollywood party. Note to star, a lil' PCJ No-Lye will work that kink out for your daughter Cassie! I mean if she can wear green eyeshadow, surely a little relaxer or Chi won't hurt!


Henry Simmons, Elise Neal, and Amber Stevens were there too...



BET's Alesha Renee and Rocsi were spotted at the the 4th Annual "Zo's Million Dollar Shoot Out" in NYC


Brandy, MC Lyte, Tichina Arnold, Melinda Williams and Chrisette Michelle were all at the Heiniken Red Star Soul Party




Melinda and her man, D-Nice all kissy poo!


Omar Epps and his expecting wife were in spot...


...and Common performed

Labels: Brandy, Common, Kanye West, Nicole Scherzinger, Shar Jackson, Star Jones, Tichina Arnold

Jordin Sparks, the youngest American Idol winner ever in the popular TV franchise’s history, blazes a post-Idol signature trail all of her own and signs to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, one of the industry’s most cutting-edge labels.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the partnership with 19Recordings and Jordin Sparks as the first Idol winner to make her home at Jive,” stated Barry Weiss, CEO and President of Zomba Label Group (ZLG). “Her poise, her amazing vocal ability, her relentless optimism has been apparent to millions of fans all around the world. We’re honored to have this burgeoning worldwide superstar on Jive Records.”

Clive Davis, Chairman of BMG, U.S. , also commented: “Jordin is a terrific young singer who has found a great home at Jive. Barry and his successful team know how to patiently nurture career artists, and Jordin Sparks hints of a legacy and longevity waiting to be fulfilled.”

Labels: Jordin Sparks

"Once you solidified what's gonna happen, let them live life," Bow said. "That's what life is all about. She's gonna go 'head and see other guys as she should, 'cause please believe, I'm definitely gonna get mine in. That's just how the cookie crumbles. I've been on these Web sites [in pictures] with about four [rumored girlfriends]. I'm living my life and having fun. It is what it is."

"We kickin' it," Bow said. "We go out, have dinner, lunch, little stuff like that. Breakfast. Nothing wrong with breakfast." He also urged us to "stay tuned" to see how that relationship develops.

Labels: Angela Simmons, Bow Wow, Ciara, Omarion, Rihanna

Labels: Jagged Edge

"After consulting with his family this weekend Michael Vick asked that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him," lead Vick attorney Billy Martin said in a written statement.

"Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the charges and accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made. Michael wishes to apologize everyone who has been hurt by this matter," Martin's statement concluded. [SOURCE]

Labels: Michael Vick

Janis says: "My son Alex and I drove down to the hotel to see her the day after she had the 'accident'.

"I thought I was prepared for what was to come but when we walked into her room, she looked terrible. She was lucky to be alive.

"Alex said to her, 'You're going to kill yourself. You're not going to live to 25, you know that don't you? Are you happy your life is like this?'

"She didn't have an answer. She didn't say anything, not a word. She was curled up on the bed and we told her she would have to go to rehab. She was saying, 'No, no, no. I don't want to go.'" [READ MORE]

Labels: Amy Winehouse

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Labels: J. Holiday

Nicole Scherzinger, is venturing out from the Pussycat Dolls in her debut solo effort entitled "Her Name is Nicole," which is do out October 16th...Her first single is out now "Whatever You Like" featuring T.I. This is another song off the album called "Baby Love."

Labels: Nicole Scherzinger, Will.I.Am

“Everyone now says I have a fake butt or butt implant. I’m Armenian; you should see all the women in my family. The women have bigger breasts and bigger butts. That’s how I was born. I can’t help it. I’m not gonna fight it. I definitely need to work out more and tone up, but I’m proud of my body.”

Labels: Kim Kardashian

Kelis and Nas, who have been undercover lately, came out to celebrate Kelis' birthday at Cameo Nightclub in Miami. Sponsored by Smirnoff, these two are clearly full of the goldfish!

Labels: Kelis, Nas

Aunt Viv is that you?! What's going on with your wig game boo? Your hairline is disappearing before our eyes...


Vivica Fox went to The Ivy in L.A. looking...can we say a mess!


Halle Berry stopped by The Ivy as well...still dismissing those pesky pregnancy rumors but the loose dresses are not helping the cause.


Kim Kardashian caused a paparazzi frenzy while shopping on Robertson Blvd.

Labels: Halle Berry, Kim Kardashian, Vivica A Fox

A waitress told The Post's Marianne Garvey the reality show regular was acting "racist, overrated, and crazy." The staffer, who is white, continued: "I went to her table and told her I think she's so cute and funny. Then I went to shake her hand and she looked me up and down, laughed at me and said she had a cold. But immediately after, she shook the hand of another waitress, who is black." Next, New York caused a scene when she demanded to see new drink glasses coming from the bar directly to her. "She told me someone drugs her drinks when she's not looking," the waitress said. When the staff told her it was impossible, New York began sending her bodyguard over to fetch her cocktails, while bottles of vodka sat on her table. "She acted like a rude, nasty pig all night, " the waitress concluded. A VH1 flack said: "She was there but denied the claims about how she acted." [SOURCE]

Labels: I Love New York, New York

Some of these women attach themselves to athletes and celebs because they have low self-esteem, no direction and no ambition- except to work the circuit. The only long-term deal many are looking for would be getting pregnant and scoring child support.

In the end I know these women can never fulfill a need beyond my libido. What I really crave is love, tenderness and understanding-an intimate partnership with a woman who could become my wife. I'm far from perfect and all of this is easier said than done. But if God gives me the strength to ignore my physical urges and temptations, I know I can have that kind of relationship. [SOURCE]

Labels: Will Demps

Labels: Kanye West

Did you ever think you falling would turn into such a big story?

Beyoncé: No, I didn't actually. I was so in shock and in so much pain I didn't think about that. I knew it would end up on YouTube, and I've fallen before, but it was pre-YouTube. Now I know every time I fall or anyone falls, it's going to be on TV. I know I’m going to fall again, and I’m not afraid of that because I always get back up. It’s a part of life. [SOURCE]

Labels: Beyonce

"I woke up, I'm having a regular day, I'm actually going to work," Fif explained Monday on the set of another video, one he's doing with Perry Farrell and Kelly Rowland for ESPN (see "50 Cent, Kelly Rowland And — Huh? — Perry Farrell Team Up For ESPN Theme"). "I come from Connecticut to New York City. I get here around 11 o'clock. I released a mixtape record [the night before called 'We On Some Sh--']. It's on some aggressive content — it's me, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks, it's something new that I created for the street.

"Everything is going good," he continued. "I'm taking meetings, doing different things that I had planned on the schedule. And I get phone call and someone is telling me they seen the Robin Thicke video! It was a friend of mine, but he's from a different state. Soon as [bootleggers] see something like that, they take the audio off the video, because they know it's not supposed to be out, [and leak the audio track online]. Then I start to get the phone calls, 'cause across the country the mix-show DJs start getting it. This record isn't even supposed to be out!"

"When is a video leaked?" 50 asked rhetorically. "Like, I never even heard of that before! I've heard of a song leaking out — and then you can send cease-and-desist letters to the radio stations and try to calm it down, 'cause 'Ayo Technology' leaked out. So it makes me feel like Interscope is just all over the place."

Labels: 50 Cent

Labels: Beyonce

Jay-Z, president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, released his 11th studio album, "Kingdom Come," which sold around 2 million copies. Jay-Z, 37, is also part owner of the New Jersey Nets and has endorsement deals with Budweiser, Hewlett-Packard and General Motors.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson ranks second with an estimated $32 million. The 31-year-old rapper-businessman oversees his G-Unit record label, clothing line, ring tones and other enterprises, and has sold more than 11 million albums. His latest record, "Curtis," is due out Sept. 11.

Diddy (real name: Sean Combs) placed third with an estimated $28 million. A fashion plate, he has a clothing line, Sean John, and heads Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment and its record label. Diddy, 37, is also host of MTV's "Making the Band" series.

Rounding out the top five are Timbaland ($21 million) and Dr. Dre ($20 million). They're followed by Eminem ($18 million); Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Scott Storch (all $17 million); Ludacris and T.I. (both $16 million); Outkast and Lil Jon (both $14 million); Ice Cube ($13 million); Jermaine Dupri and Swizz Beatz (both $12 million); Chamillionaire and The Game (both $11 million); and Young Joc ($10 million). [SOURCE]

Labels: 50 Cent, Diddy, Jay Z

Kelly Rowland was caught out on the beach, after being out of sight for a good minute...she was on the cell most of time. Wonder what she could be yapping about...clearly not her album sales!

Nia Long and her son, Massai was snapped out and about shopping at Kitson...cutie pie! The son that is, but she's fly too! LOL...

Amy Winehouse was spotted outside her house after reports of her leaving the rehab facility in Essex to hit a pub for a drink. her mother-in-law has been the next to confirm to the press that she is addicted, along with her husband, to cocaine and heroin. Due to her "health issues," Amy has canceled the remainder of her August shows.

Tracy Morgan arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Courts to face DUI charges where he was sentenced to a $1000 fine, five days of community service (which he has already served) and a six month suspension of his New York state driver's license on a conditional discharge providing he continues to get treatment for alcohol abuse.

Labels: Amy Winehouse, Kelly Rowland, Nia Long, Tracy Morgan

Labels: Nicole Scherzinger

Beyonce is one of People En Espanol's 50 Mas Bellos [Most Beautiful] People...Her Spanish LP Irreemplazable is set to be released August 21.

Labels: Beyonce

Amy Winehouse was on her best behaviour in her first trip to the pub since fleeing rehab, according to punters today.

Star and husband Blake Fielder-Civil hit the pub last night after escaping the exclusive The Causeway rehab clinic in Essex yesterday.

But a local resident in The Old Eagle pub in Camden said the singer seemed "in control" and relaxed when she popped into the boozer. The pub regular, who refused to be named, said: "She came in with her husband and another friend last night.

"She had a quiet drink in the corner and she seemed in control and fine. She was looking really good and it looks like she might be getting back on track.

"She smiled really nicely at me when she left.

"I didn't know her from Adam, but as she went past me I said 'Hi, are you alright' and she smiled back at me as if to say 'I'm alright, thanks'.

"She didn't seem stressed or harassed at all. I didn't see what she was drinking, but she didn't seem drunk in the slightest.

"I didn't pay any attention to the husband to be honest because I was just looking at her, but hopefully this is it and she's sorting herself out now, because she's so talented and it would be a shame for her to waste it." [SOURCE]

Labels: Amy Winehouse

D'Angelo spotted looking like the muffin man headed to court [for that DUI charge]! Goodness someone lock up the twinkies...


Pretty Ricky is a detriment to society! All I have to say is..."mah name Lil' Darrel!"

Labels: What the Fug You Lookin' At?

IFC.com actually held a premiere for the new chapters in NYC last night...Chapters 13-16 are available as of today and new ones will premiere on IFC.com everyday until the the August 21st DVD release...

Labels: R Kelly, Trapped in the Closet

Labels: Beyonce, Solange

Under the agreement, Vick would plead guilty felony conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of dogfighting and related gambling. He would face a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of $250,000, the Times-Dispatch said.

The sources also told the newspaper that the plea deal would call for sentencing guidelines of 12 to 18 months in prison. But it would be ultimately up to U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday reported that Vick is leaning toward the plea deal.

Citing sources, the newspaper reported that Vick likely will agree to a plea deal by the end of the week. Vick reportedly does not want to agree to the deal until he can find out what effect it would have on his NFL career.

The embattled quarterback has been ordered by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to stay away from training camp pending a full investigation. [SOURCE]

Labels: Michael Vick

Spotted @ ConcreteLoop

ANTM's Eva Pigford is looking gorgeous in new photos. Though Eva has been working on more film projects, she still runs photoshoots. As you can see in these shot by Atlanta-based photographer, D. Blanks. Most recently, she snagged a small role in Chris Rock's I Think I Love My Wife.

[SOURCE]

Labels: Eva Pigford

Labels: Beyonce

Jenny from the Block is back, you know the pop dance J.Lo part of her...Well Jennifer Lopez's new single is entitled "Do It Well" (Written & Produced by Ryan "Alias" Tedder). Her new english album "Brave" is set to be released on October 9th. The music video for "Do It Well" is being shot this weekend. It's a real dance song and it's already getting radio play.

DOWNLOAD "DO IT WELL"

Labels: Jennifer Lopez

Eve's next album, Here I Am, has been pushed back for the third time to October 16th...Originally set to be released this month in August it was moved to September, but with other major albums coming out and promotions on the slow side, I think it's best...

Labels: Eve

"The next time you see Al Sharpton, tell him I said f*ck him and he can suck my di*k," Banner told the Web site. "I might change the name of my album from ‘The Greatest Story Never Told’ to ‘F*ck Al Sharpton.’ I hate Al Sharpton. This is the kind of @#!* that I'm talking about. They're killing kids in New Jersey and all across the country and all a @#*$% got to talk about is rap lyrics? @#*$ that about they're our elders and we gotta respect them. I'm tired of this. They're like the parents, but the parents are crucifying the kids.[SOURCE]

“From time to time we do encounter people that have sexual fantasies about Reverend Al Sharpton, but they are always women and Crump’s proposition is a first,” says Foy. “However, in keeping with the National Action Network’s Decency Initiative, I am sure Rev. Sharpton would not call Crump the “N” “B” or “H” word. And, despite Crump’s personal request, I am sure Reverend Sharpton would not call him a f-g--t. He would just pray for him. We at NAN are pro civil rights for everyone, even Levell Crump who has not had a banner year since his debut album in 2003.”

Labels: David Banner, Rev. Al Sharpton

"I did my part!" Cannon told PEOPLE Tuesday night at Ecko's 5th annual "Tikva Drive for Life," a charity golf event to support orphaned and abandoned children in the Ukraine. "You did what you had to do ... you made the commitment. Now it's like, let's just enjoy this for right now."

The Drumline actor – who popped the question to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks in May – says they haven't set a date or a place for the ceremony.

"We haven't really talked about a lot of that stuff. You've got to take it slow," he says.

Cannon – who is gearing up to host the Teen Choice Awards with Hilary Duff on August 26 – is a fan of the long engagement because, "you get to know people."

"It's that preparation time to see if this is what you really want," the comedian/actor said at the Tuesday night event, held at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

Labels: Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks

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According to reports the 27-year-old, whose real name is Inga Marchand, turned herself in to detectives at the 77 Precinct at around 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. She was charged with felony assault, menacing, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.

Brown was arraigned last night and released on $5,000 bail. Her next court date is Sept. 26.

Police say the trouble-prone rapper, who is on parole, was accused of assaulting her 25-year-old neighbor on July 30 at around 6:50 p.m. at the corner of Carlton Avenue and Prospect Place. The rapper allegedly smacked the woman with her cell phone, a Blackberry, during an argument.

The victim was reportedly taken to Brooklyn Hospital for loosening of the teeth, swelling of the lip and swelling of the right eye. She filed a complaint with police, and after an investigation, the rapper agreed to turn herself in yesterday. [SOURCE]

Labels: Foxy Brown

“Halle is so happy right now,” said an insider. “She’s wanted a baby for so long. But at the same time she’s scared because she is very aware of the complications that having diabetes can cause during pregnancy. She’s doing everything possible to make sure her baby is born healthy.”

And Halle isn’t taking any chances. She’s making sure she receives the best possible medical care to control her blood sugar level while she’s expecting.

Halle was “absolutely delighted” after discovering that she and model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, 32, are expecting a baby in the spring. Halle’s been dating him since November 2005. The pregnancy is going to mean a lot of juggling for the busy actress, who has a string of projects in the pipeline – but motherhood is Halle’s number one priority, say friends.

“The most important thing for Halle is that she can share it with Gabriel. He’s the best thing that has ever happened to her. Obviously being pregnant in your 40s means you have to take extra care of yourself, and, having diabetes, Halle is aware that she will have to take things very easy during her pregnancy.”

Labels: Halle Berry

Magazine covers work well for Barack Obama!

Labels: Barack Obama

Entertainment columnist Janet Charlton is reporting a laundry list of bad behavior from Stephen Belafonte, the man who married Melanie Brown in a secret wedding ceremony last June.

According to Charlton, the couple’s marriage certificate contains the name Stephen Belafonte, but his real last name is reportedly Stansbury. In the past he has tried to pass himself off as Dionne Warwick's nephew and Harry Belafonte's son, Charlton writes.

He has criminal records in New Jersey, San Diego and Los Angeles, according to the column. The L.A. infractions include assault with a deadly weapon in Beverly Hills and vandalism and assault on a roommate in Hollywood.

Charlton also suggests that there is more than one assault and battery charge against Belafonte than the one involving Nicole Contreras, the mother of his 3-year-old daughter, Giselle. [SOURCE]

Labels: Mel B

This is the preview for Tyler Perry's newest movie Why Did I Get Married? which stars Tyler Perry, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Janet Jackson and Sharon Neal. The film is about a group of couples who go away every year to examine their marriages in a group setting. Troubles ensue when one of the wives brings along a sexy young temptress. It opens in theater October 12th. If you haven't seen the stage play, you have to pick that up in the meantime, it's one of the best ones...

Labels: Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tyler Perry

"It was only when Amy saw her family falling apart that she realized she had to do something. She confessed that she and Blake had drug problems and had to have treatment together."

"They both admitted taking cocaine and heroin. But they denied they had been injecting heroin. At one point, both Amy and Blake stripped off in front of Georgette to prove they had not been using needles.

"But they now realize that if they don't get help now, they will both die young. This is their watershed, their wake-up call. Both families were terrified by the state Amy and Blake had got themselves in and decided enough was enough. It was the first time Blake also admitted he had a drug problem. [SOURCE]

Labels: Amy Winehouse

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Labels: Shits and Giggles

You can now watch Chapter 13 of R. Kelly's Hip Hopera Drama R&B Soap Opera Trapped in the Closet, the first in the next 10 chapter which will be released on DVD August 21st.

Labels: R Kelly, Trapped in the Closet

Zahara Jolie-Pitt flashes her classic smile as she's spotted out and about with Brad, Angelina, Shiloh and Maddox...but you know she's clearly the star!


Megan Good let loose for her 26th birthday at club Le Deux las weekend...dancing on tables and all! It was her birthday so she'll get a pass this time...





Selita Ebanks out promoting the re-launch of Victoria Secret's Garden Collection...she shouls have no reason not to smell good...


Rosario looked cute in this red number and slick ponytail at the Stoli elit Auction in L.A.

Labels: Megan Good, Rosario Dawson, Selita Ebanks, Zahara Jolie-Pitt

MTV named Lil’ Wayne’s the hottest MC right now, what are your thoughts on that?

MTV can suck my dick. It doesn’t matter. I could say whatever I want. If I want to be an asshole, idiot, I could just say whatever I want. You know what I mean, like, I’m just doing this as an example, because I don’t really mean literally MTV could—I could say it, like MTV could say that that’s their favorite artist because that’s one person’s opinion. Whoever they said, “Can you go out and set up this list for us.” That’s their opinion who they put in. They put Game number three when I wrote the three singles that created him. What does that mean? That I’m number 3? Because you're not into me this week, I get a chance to sit in the number eight spot, but the project that I created is number three.

If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11, I’ll no longer write music. I’ll write music and work with my other artists, but I won’t put out any more solo albums.

And I bet this, when Kanye West’s sales come in, he’s gonna have a 70% decrease [the second week] ’cause Def Jam is gonna buy records to keep him closer to 50 Cent. So watch the first week and then watch the second week. Watch his @#* drop off the planet. We keep our angles covered before we make a decent bet. [SOURCE]

Labels: 50 Cent, Kanye West

Labels: Angie Stone, D'Angelo

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly called her suspected drug overdose "one of the most terrifying moments of my life".

"I don't know how to explain what happened," she was quoted as saying today. "I can't remember what I looked like. I couldn't recognize myself. It was terrifying - I was terrified.

"I was so out of control," she was quoted as saying in the News of the World. "It just happened. It shocked me. I'm sorry - I just don't know what got in to me." [READ MORE]

Labels: Amy Winehouse

See more pics of the new pad @ Vh1

Labels: I Love New York, New York

Labels: Shits and Giggles

Source: Alicia-Keys.net

Labels: Alicia Keys

Labels: T.I.

The Screamfest Tour made its way to Chi-Town at the Allstate Arena where the pied piper R. Kelly suprised the crowd by joining Ciara on stage to perform the remix of "Promise."

Continue reading to see more flicks from the Chicago show...

Labels: Ciara, R Kelly, T.I.

Labels: Kanye West

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“The theme is fairytale butterflies because I love butterflies,” the star confides to OK!. “I've chosen my colors—pink and purple. I’m working on invitations now. I’m enjoying every moment of it.”

Tia, who got engaged on Christmas Day, had planned to get married this December but delayed it because she’s working on the CW show The Game. She hopes to walk down the aisle in a spectacular white gown by Badgley Mischka. And of course Tamera will be her maid of honor. [SOURCE]

Labels: TIa Mowry

Labels: Lil Boosie, Shits and Giggles

Nicole and Joel were spotted with their RayBans out and about in L.A. You get a god view of her growing bump and they extra cleavage that comes with it!


Rihanna is still rocking the ankle brace as she leaves the salon...



Melanie Brown and her super-lawyer Gloria Allred at the taping of her Larry King interview...why the hell are they raising their hands like they just won an election?

Labels: Mel B, Nicole Ritchie, Rihanna

Ebony Magazine features top models Tyra Banks, Iman, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Alek Wek on the cover of the September issue which will have a 50 page spread on the last 50 years on Ebony Fashion Fair.

Labels: Alek Wek, Iman, Kimora Lee Simmons, Tyra Banks

Labels: Angelina Jolie, What the Fug You Lookin' At?, Zahara Jolie-Pitt

Labels: Jill Scott

Labels: Monica

Kanye West guest editor of the Lifestyle issue and Cassie cover the Aug/Sept issue of Complex Magazine. You can catch the interview with Cassie over at Complex...

Labels: Cassie, Kanye West

Labels: 50 Cent, Robin Thicke, The Leak

Labels: Grant Hill, Tamia

Labels: Shits and Giggles

Yes, I came in at No. 6 and sold 86,000 records — in a declining market, might I add. I’m very proud of that. Not everybody’s selling records like they used to. Even the biggest artists don’t come out and go platinum in a week anymore. It’s a different day and age in the music industry. [SOURCE]

Labels: Kelly Rowland

Amy sans the signature beehive just hours before she collapsed @ the A&E Hotel

Labels: Amy Winehouse

Happy birthday to Nippy...who incidentally was spotted Tuesday with ex-hubby and partner-in-crack Bobby Brown at Joe's Crab Shack in Alpharetta, GA...Snitches tell TMZ the pair had a grand ole time together. I guess reminiscing about the good ole' days!

I have no words for the foolishness that these two look like. They look high as hell...

Labels: Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston

Labels: Kanye West, Keyshia Cole

New Line Cinema's RUSH HOUR 3
IN THEATERS AUGUST 10

Labels: CONTEST

Labels: Lauryn Hill

Brown was supposed to appear on tonight's "Larry King Live," but was a no-show because Mel and her baby are sick.

Mel's rep tells TMZ the couple are "very happy" and "very much in love. They have had a deep friendship for a number of years," adding, "that has developed into a loving relationship." As to the reason for secrecy, Mel's rep says there was none. "They just value their privacy." [SOURCE]

Labels: Mel B

Labels: Beyonce

Amy @ Lollapalooza

"Amy was admitted to London's University College London Hospital for exhaustion, treated and released just this afternoon," the singer's rep, Tracey Miller, tells PEOPLE. "The doctor said she was suffering from severe exhaustion, and she was told to rest."

"Amy has been pulled in a million directions," added her rep. "She has done hundreds of shows and promotional appearances in the last year, often working 16 hour days. It's bound to catch up