MTV VMA's Red Carpet Fashions

2011-08-28T21:51:00.000-07:00

Mr Dolce and Mr Gabbana many have had to make some last minute alterations to Beyonce Knowles’ Fall 2011 look before her performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards tonight.

She maybe pregnant, but she’s not slowing down just yet.

The singer put in an energetic performance on stage at the Nokia Theatre LA Live, much to the delight of her fans.

A masculine tuxedo look included a purple sequin jacket with wide black lapels which was teamed with a white shirt with a fitted black band and black loose-fitting pants.

The petite actress chose an intricate black Julien MacDonald Fall 2011 dress.

Her gothic look features a high lace neckline, a short skirt in the front and an overlay in the back with a longer train.

Selena brightened up her dark ensemble by adding gold accessories, including Brian Atwood pumps, a Judith Leiber metallic box clutch, Ofira gold drop earrings with black stones and a gorgeous black and gold Ofira cuff.

She finished her look by pulling her hair back into a casual bun and wearing pink lip-gloss.

I love Selena’s accessories but think her dress is a little too sophisticated for the MTV VMA Awards.

I wish she had opted for something brighter, younger and more fun.

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards wouldn’t be the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards without at least one Falguni & Shane Peacock dress on the red carpet.

I think it’s the law as far as this event is concerned.

Kelly Rowland donned this gorgeous creation from the designers Fall 2011 collection on the red carpet tonight.

So far there have been a lot of black looks, but I do love this one.

The gold embroidered dress with a feathered skirt and leather harness-style detail wrapped around her waist is the perfect sexy, confident look I would expect from Kelly.

Her look would’ve been significantly better if Kelly had opted for a better hairstyle (when will she retire that awful wig?)

Christian Louboutin Lady Peep Spikes peep-toes and a black clutch completed her look.

The mother-to-be was beaming with joy and pride wearing a Lanvin Fall 2011 gown.

I love the bright orange colour of her one-shoulder silk crepe cut-away gown. It was the only look I liked at this lackluster event.

Her big announcement was matched by some amazing big bold Lorraine Schwartz jewels which included an emerald ring which provided a nice contrasting to her bold hue of her gown and huge silver earrings.

A side sweeping ponytail completed her look.

Maternity watch will be very interesting.

The singer picked a long-sleeved printed Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2011 gown.

I instantly disliked her blue gown with black detailing, as it feels too all over the place with a leopard print on the top half and floral print on the bottom.

Although her dress is backless, it’s still an aging look for Miley which wasn’t helped with her diamond Lorraine Schwartz choker.

The rest of her jewelry included drop earrings and a huge statement ring.

She finished her look with a pulled back up-do and smoky eye shadow.

Zoe Saldana wore a Barbara Bui Fall 2011 LBD.

Her tweed mini dress was embellished with gold and silver military-style details and leather panels.

Judging by the runway this wasn’t supposed to be a top, but Zoe uses the tunic to showcase her slender legs.

Zoe accessorized her mini with Barbara Bui snake-skin heels, a gold cuff and a black clutch.

A chic updo and smoky eyes completed her look.

Beyoncé Announce Pregnancy & Spreads "Love" On Top!

2011-08-28T21:28:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé showed off her baby bump during a rendition of “Love on Top,” a cut off her latest album 4. The mom-to-be flaunted her pregnant belly at the end of the performance, showing no signs of wear as she ripped through the ’80s throwback in a glittery purple jacket, white tuxedo shirt, and dress pants. After she climbed the octaves, B unbuttoned her shiny top and clutched her tummy while the camera cut to the proud father-in-waiting, who was cheered on by Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Watch Beyoncé and Jay-Z share the good news with the world.

eave it to Beyoncé to steal the spotlight at Sunday's Video Music Awards.

But it wasn't one of the pop diva's signature show-stopping performances that had people talking. Instead, it was Beyoncé's burgeoning baby bump, swathed in an orange gown.

Beyoncé, 29, posed for photos with her hands cradling her belly, teasing, "I have a surprise!"

Video World Premiere: Leona Lewis - "Collide"

2011-08-27T02:57:00.000-07:00

Leona Lewis makes waves in the Ethan Lader-directed video for “Collide,” the first single from her upcoming third album Glass Heart. The big-voiced diva hits a Southern California beach with her friends in the summery visuals, performing the Avicii-borrowed dance tune on the sandy shores. The British beauty lights up the screen in a polka dot bikini top while splashing in the water with a hunky male co-star. The festivities continue at night as fireworks shoot across the sky. Soak up the final days of summer in the feel-good video.

Kelly Rowland To Start New Album Soon?

2011-08-27T02:55:00.001-07:00

Kelly Rowland is already motivated to make another album. Following the release of this summer’s Here I Am, Rico Love tells that the R&B singer is plotting a return to the studio to prep her next project.

“I’m starting Kelly’s new album soon,” reveals Love, who penned the smash “Motivation” and several other cuts off Rowland’s third album. “While she’s on tour, I’m gonna be writing records for her new album. We can kinda roll that out and drop her new single in late spring. Excited about that.”

While Love readies new material for the singer, she will be traveling the country with Chris Brown on “The F.A.M.E.” tour starting in September and appearing as a judge on Britain’s “X Factor.”

The hitmaker, who’s recently been in the studio with Mary J. Blige, Melanie Fiona, and Usher, wants to continue developing an R&B sound with Rowland. “I believe in R&B and I believe that if we make new age records and don’t make dated records and keep it classic, I think we’ll be fine.”

He hopes to achieve the same success as “Motivation,” which spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. “It feels like a long time coming,” says Love. “I started her album two-and-a-half years ago, so to be able to get here and see as much success as we’ve seen on this record and album so far is amazing. You put in hard work and it pays off. It sounds cliché, but it’s always good to have that success, especially when people doubted it.”

Video World Premiere: Beyoncé - "1+1"

2011-08-27T02:53:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé melts the screen in the steamy video for “1+1,” the sensual ballad off her No. 1 album 4. The R&B seductress strips down in the cinematic clip, directed by herself, Laurent Briet, and Ed Burke. It marks the first of many videos which will be released to visually tell the story of 4. Fire it up!

Video World Premiere: Rihanna - "Cheers (Drink to That)"

2011-08-26T06:29:00.000-07:00

Raise your glass and check out the video for “Cheers (Drink to That),” the sixth single off Rihanna’s latest album LOUD. Little Miss Sunshine lives life to the fullest in the fun-filled clip, which includes footage from her “LOUD” tour and homecoming trip to Barbados. Get up close with RiRi as she parties with her pals, rides a float at the Kadooment Day Parade, and rocks the stage night after night. Look for cameos from Kanye West, Jay-Z, Cee Lo Green, and Avril Lavigne, whose song “I’m With You” was sampled. It’s a blast in a glass!

Who's Seated Where For The 2011 VMA's

2011-08-26T06:26:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé next to Britney and Lady Gaga next to Lil Wayne? Only at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards! Music’s biggest stars will be at arm’s length from one another at the 28th annual event. MTV Buzzworthy gives us a sneak peek at where your faves will be seated during the big show.

The back of Nicki Minaj’s colorful hair will be facing Tony Bennett, who is bound to catch a contact high sitting in front of Wiz Khalifa. Britney and Beyoncé score the best seats in the house (along with the “Jersey Shore” cast), Chris Brown grabs a seat behind Weezy, and 11-member collective Odd Future will have to fight over the few seats they’ve been allotted (sorry guys).

MTV’s Jim Cantiello tours the seating arrangements at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre. See which stars will be rubbing elbows come Sunday.

Aaliyah Remembered 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

2011-08-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah Dana Haughton died ten years ago today in a plane crash off the Bahamas, where she was filming for her “Rock the Boat” music video. A tremendous talent, Aaliyah, whose R&B prowess was behind hits like the irresistible “Back & Forth” and Grammy-nominated Timbaland collaboration, “Try Again.” is being remembered with myriad blog tributes and lists, not to mention tweets from friends (Missy Elliott) artists for whom she helped pave the way (Ciara) R&B greats (Mary J. Blige) superstar athletes (Allen Iverson) fans and more. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite heartfelt sentiments.

Feel free to leave your own memories and thoughts in the comments below.

MissyElliot: Aaliyah til this very day u r still in Your own Lane! Ure music is Timeless! We miss u! #WeLoveuAaliyah!

_MAXWELL: AALIYAH REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/5lrypFn

Ciara: AALIYAH…A PRECIOUS SPIRIT…ONE OF A KIND…CAN NEVER BE REPLACED

maryjblige: Good morning twitter fam. Let’s all take a moment to remember our sister Aaliyah!!! #ripaaliyah

Billboarddotcom: R&B R&B stars including @THEREALSWV @EsterDean @shontelle_layneand more shared their thoughts on Aaliyah’s influence – http://bit.ly/oiBK1n

alleniverson: R.I.P. Aaliyah

Tyga: I stay true to myself and my style. -Aaliyah

iamdiddy: RIP Aaliyah

solangeknowles: Iv’e grown up to you, idolized you, watched others try to capture what you had to no avail. You are the one & only Aaliyah! Never forgotten.

NickCannon: R.I.P Aaliyah http://ncannon.is/nIwv36

KeshiaChante: In Honor of the late great Aaliyah, I decided to do an Acoustic Cover of “One in a Million” – Watch my Performance here http://www.keshiachante.com/aaliyah

HereSheGo: When I was younger, I used to take my hair out my ponytails and sag my pants bc I wanted to be aaliyah.

The-Dream — I Mean Terius Nash — Reveals ‘1977′ Track Listing

2011-08-26T06:17:00.000-07:00

The-Dream’s 11-track Internet album 1977, released under his birth name Terius Nash, will be available as a free download on August 31, and today the artist revealed the track listing. Interesting to note: the song “Murderer”, inspired by the movie Colombiana, is nowhere on here. That, and Track 6 just features Radio Killa signee Casha, while Track 7 introduces Casha. Shouldn’t that be the other way around? Peep the track listing below.

Terius Nash – 1977

1. “Wake Me When It’s Over”
2. “Used to Be”
3. “Long Gone”
4. “Ghetto” feat. Big Sean
5. “Wedding Crasher”
6. “Rolex” feat. Casha
7. “Silly” Introducing Casha
8. “1977 (Miss You Still)”
9. “Wish You Were Mine”
10. “Real”
11. “Form of Flattery”

New Muzik: Mary J. Blige - "25/8"

2011-08-26T06:16:00.000-07:00

Mary J. Blige is giving you her love “25/8” on the blissful new single off her 10th studio album My Life II: The Journey Continues, due this October.

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul effortlessly glides over the soulful Eric Hudson-produced beat. “‘Cause I got days and days of love for you boy/ And I don’t wanna have to rush, but 24/7 ain’t enough/ ‘Cause I got so much love for you boy/ I need another hour and a day so I can love you 25/8,” she sings.

The R&B veteran has been in the studio with Pharrell, Rico Love, Swizz Beatz, and Jermaine Dupri working on the sequel to her 1994 landmark album My Life. One listen and you’ll remember why MJB is still the MVP.

Label Whores: Rihanna in Lanvin Silk Halter Dress, Christian Louboutin Booties and Prada Shades

2011-08-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

Rihanna, who is vacationing in Portofino, Italy, was spotted out on the town wearing a Lanvin Silk Halter Shoulderless Gown ($2,798) from the 2010 Resort Collection that has a chain neck with fringe detail. She was also rocking a pair of Christian Louboutin Fall 2011 Macala Booties (seen below in black, $995) and Prada Baroque sunglasses ($290)

Nicki Minaj To Perform W/ David Guetta & Flo Rida On "America's Got Talent"

2011-08-26T06:09:00.000-07:00

Nicki Minaj will link up with David Guetta and Flo Rida to perform their smash collaboration “Where Them Girls At” for the first time on NBC’s talent competition “America’s Got Talent.”

The episode featuring the trio’s performance is scheduled to air on August 31 at 9 p.m., two days after Guetta’s album Nothing But the Beat arrives in stores. The dance track reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Additionally, Nicki has been announced as a presenter for Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards and is rumored to be participating in the musical tribute to her tourmate Britney Spears.

Gaga, Beyonce and Oprah Rank High on 'Forbes' Powerful Women List

2011-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Gisele Bundchen placed 60th inForbes' list of the most powerful women. (Flynet Pictures)Lady Gaga is the most powerful female celebrity according to a new list compiled by Forbes magazine of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women." The pop star placed 11th on the list, edging out Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce Knowles, who also landed in the top 20.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was placed at the top of the list, which was filled mostly with political and business figures, but peppered with celebrities throughout. Angelina Jolie was listed at 29th, Ellen DeGeneres at 55th and supermodel Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the 60th most powerful woman in the world.

While Gaga is a notoriously prolific Twitter user, she had yet to comment on the list on Thursday. The singer has been busy promoting her new single, "Yoü And I," and preparing for her opening slot at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

We've listed the top 20 from the Forbes list below. The full list is posted here.

Angela Merkel
Hillary Clinton
Dilma Rousseff
Indra Nooyi
Sheryl Sandberg
Melinda Gates
Sonia Gandhi
Michelle Obama
Christine Lagarde
Irene Rosenfeld
Lady Gaga
Jill Abramson
Kathleen Sebelius
Oprah Winfrey
Janet Napolitano
Susan Wojcicki
Cristina Fernandez
Beyoncé Knowles
Georgina Rinehart
Cher Wang

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith: 'We Are Still Together'

2011-08-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are still happily married.

After a day of buzz following a tabloid report that they have separated after 13 years of marriage, the couple have put a stop to the rumors.

"Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false," the couple said in a joint statement Tuesday.

"We are still together, and our marriage is intact."
While a media storm brewed around them Tuesday morning, the couple ran errands, stopping at a Michaels craft store to pick up canvases and paints for Jada.

"They were laughing and being cutesy – they seemed to be getting along just fine," an onlooker tells DIDNTINVITEME. "It sounds cliché, but they were just like ordinary people. They seemed really nice."

A second source adds, "They seemed happy to me."

Earlier, Jada's rep refused to comment on the split rumors. But Will's son Trey took to Twitter on the matter.

"Did #WillandJada split? No they did NOT split! False information ... its not true RETWEET!!!" Trey Tweeted. "Everyone can think what they want ... even if its not true."

Kanye West To Perform Activision's Celebration

2011-08-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

Kanye West is getting in the game. The hip-hop superstar will close out Activision’s first-ever Call of Duty XP celebration over Labor Day weekend.

The ticketed event will be held in a secure 12-acre compound in Los Angeles on September 2-3 and is expected to draw 6,000 video gamers, some of who will compete in a $1 million Call of Duty tournament.

Kanye will provide the live entertainment on September 3, performing for fans of the shooter video game franchise.

Tickets are available to purchase online for $150, with 100% of proceeds benefitting The Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit, public benefit corporation that assists veterans.

Kreayshawn Backstage KMEL's Summer Jam

2011-08-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

Kreayshawn has been jetting across the country, but she returned home to the Bay Area to perform in front of her biggest crowd yet at KMEL’s Summer Jam over the weekend. The “Gucci Gucci” rapper showed off her fresh ink, including a fried chicken leg and a hamburger with Mickey Mouse inside it. She also spoke of wanting to meet Lupe Fiasco, shot down rumors that she’s dating Da Brat, and expressed love for Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha.

On rumors she is dating Da Brat: “I like that rumor, but it wasn’t true. But you never know… Hey, I got her number. I might hit her up and be like, ‘Hey.’”
On new female rappers: “Everytime I go on YouTube and look up the new girl rappers, they all diss me.”
On Nicki Minaj: “I love Nicki. She fine. I’d kiss her everywhere.”
On Ke$ha: “Ke$ha’s cool, man. She doing her thing, too.”

Label Whores: Zoe Saldana Wears Balmain Resort 2012 Dress at “Colombiana” Premiere

2011-08-23T17:58:00.000-07:00

Zoe Saldana attended the Miami premiere of her new movie “Colombiana”, which hits theaters on August 26th. She wore a Balmain dress from the Resort 2012 Collection that is adorned with intricate gold and silver detail.

50 Cent & Lil Kim Perform 'Magic Stick' Live For First Time Ever In Australia

2011-08-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

50 Cent and Lil’ Kim heat up the stage for the first-ever live performance of their 2003 collaboration “Magic Stick” at the WinterBeatz Festival in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday. The Queen Bee was far from shy, grinding up against a grinning 50, who made sexual gestures with the microphone. Watch them get freaky Down Under.

Justin Bieber Named Richest Teen Celebrity By ‘People’

2011-08-17T18:35:00.000-07:00

We’re not sure why it took an 11-year-old mayor to give Justin Bieber his own street, because according to People magazine’s annual Richest Teen Celebrity list (via MTV), the pop star has earned enough cash in the last year to practically buy the whole damn town. That’s right, the “Baby” singer raked $53 million in 2010 — thanks in large part to the success of Never Say Never. Closing in on the Biebs is Ms. Gypsy Heart herself, Miley Cyrus with $48 million. Rounding out the list are Willow Smith ($4 million), and Selena Gomez ($5.5 million). Now if you’ll excuse us, all of those zeros are giving us a headache.

Lady Gaga Goes Braless And Black-And-White For Jazzy MTV VMA Promos

2011-08-17T18:24:00.000-07:00

I know it’s just a 15-second promo, but we are loving this jazzy rendition of Lady Gaga’s “You And I” in her MTV VMA promos. Yes, promos — there’s three of them altogether, all boasting the pop star’s just-announced performance at the August 28 awards show. Watch Gaga strip down her song and herself as she takes off her bra and travels back to the jazz age.

We’d be totally fine if she decided to perform this rendition of her song during the telecast, but something tells us Gaga has bigger and bloodier things up her sleeves.

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Label Whores: Kelly Rowland in Versace Fall 2011 Wave Print Dress

2011-08-17T18:21:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland styled on the red carpet at the “X-Factor” press conference at O2 Arena in London. She wore a sexy green and black wave print dress from the Versace Fall 2011 Collection paired with black wedge ankle boots. What do you think of her look?

New Muzik: Jessie J - "Domino"

2011-08-17T18:18:00.000-07:00

Jessie J lines up a hit for the U.S. with the Dr. Luke-produced single “Domino.” The catchy dance-pop record (think Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night”) was not included on her original debut Who You Are. “Dirty dancing in the moonlight/ Take me down like I’m a domino,” sings Britain’s breakout star on the irresistible hook. Catch her performing it live on Katy Perry’s “California Dreams” tour this fall.

Jay-Z & Kanye West Controls The Charts!

2011-08-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

Jay-Z and Kanye West were crowned kings on the albums chart this week with Watch the Throne. The highly-anticipated collaboration from the hip-hop superstars reigns at No. 1.

Throne secures the top spot on the Billboard 200, selling 436,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It’s the second-largest sales week of the year, only trailing Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, which opened with 1.1 million in May.

The dynamic duo’s album was available exclusively through iTunes from August 8-11 prior to expanding sales at all digital and physical retailers on August 12. Only three official days of physical sales were counted due to the staggered release.

Throne was legally downloaded 321,000 times, giving it the second-largest digital week ever, behind Gaga’s Born This Way (662,000). Sources tell Billboard that the album also broke iTunes’ one-week sales record with 290,000 digital copies.

If that weren’t enough, Jay-Z also claims his 12th No. 1, while Kanye earns his fifth chart-topper with Throne. Jay holds his record as the solo act with the most No. 1 albums in history.

If Throne’s numbers seem low to some, that’s because the album has yet to have a full week’s worth of digital and physical sales. Those figures will be accounted for next week.

Katy Perry Ties Michael Jackson’s Chart Record As “Last Friday Night” Tops Hot 100

2011-08-17T17:50:00.000-07:00

Last month we posed the question, “Does Katy Perry deserve to tie Michael Jackson’s chart record of five #1 singles from one album?” And Idolator readers sounded off by the thousands via our poll. (Er, don’t pop your retainer, Katy — the results weren’t exactly in your favor.) Regardless, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” has now topped the Hot 100, Billboard reports today, and so Katy is now in pop history books alongside MJ. See just how our our poll panned out below!

In addition to Perry’s streak of Teenage Dream singles (”California Dreams,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “E.T.,” “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”) matching the chart-topping feat of Jackson’s five Bad jams (”I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Man In The Mirror,” “Dirty Diana”), she’s now the first female in the history of the chart to land as many #1s from a single album.

“Jackson notched his quintet of #1s from Bad over nine months and two weeks,” writes Billboard’s Gary Trust. “Perry’s five toppers from Dream spans one year, two months and one week.”

“Last Friday Night,” which had been lodged at #2 on the chart behind LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” got a big boost recently with the release of a Missy Elliot remix. (It accounted for 25% of the song’s sales last week.)

At any rate, you’ll see below how readers voted in a poll we posted in July — a whopping 90% felt Katy was undeserving of such a “bad” feat.

Kanye West Buys His Other, Other Benz In 2002!

2011-08-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

Kanye West has come a long way. In a newly-released clip from 2002, the fresh-faced rapper gets the keys to a brand new Mercedes-Benz G550. “I had a lot of memories in this car,” he says about upgrading from his old ML430 to the $100,000-plus SUV. The footage was filmed the same day that ‘Ye collaborated with Jay-Z for the first time on The Blueprint 2. Nearly a decade later, history was made with Watch the Throne.

KANYE WEST OTHER OTHER BENZ from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Hilary Duff Is Expecting!

2011-08-16T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hilary Duff is pregnant — and you thought MTV turning 30 made you feel old! The former star of Disney’s Lizzie McGuire announced via her website yesterday that she and husband Mike Comrie have a baby on the way. “BABY MAKES THREE!!! . . . We are extremely happy and ready to start this new chapter of our lives,” the “Come Clean” singer shared. We thought the Maxim Hot 100 vixen was planning her return to pop, but we assume the 23-year-old’s focus (for now) will be on her birthing plan. Above, the Duffster pedaling around Toluca Lake last week, and unbeknownst to us concealing a tiny baby bump underneath her loose white t-shirt.

Video World Premiere: Jessica Sutta - "Show ME"

2011-08-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

For her “Show Me” music video, Jessica takes things to (where else?) the club. (In fact, it’s an underground setting that’s not unlike the one in Britney Spears’ “Till The World Ends” vid.) The ex-Pussycat Dolls member and her crew crank the floor-shaking energy up so high that the power goes out. Thankfully there’s a flashlight-wielding hottie she conveniently bumps into before the clip is over, and the two of them proceed to bump and grind in dance-pop bliss. The sparks fly below.

New Muzik: NeYo - "She Uses Me (Masturbation)"

2011-08-16T12:44:00.000-07:00

Ne-Yo is bound to turn heads with the title of his provocative new song “She Uses Me (Masturbation),” his remix to Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” off his Kevin Hart-hosted mixtape 101. The R&B crooner puts aside his gentleman ways, describing in detail a woman who pleases herself to his music. What a way to start the day.

Say It Cover It: Beyoncé Covers InStyle Magazine Sept Issue

2011-08-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Beyonce is looking like the mega star that she is on the cover of InStyle. For the fashion mag’s September issue the Roseland Ballroom performer is simply radiant in her sequined and star-studded dress. (Truth be told, even if Bey had worn a burlap sack she would still look just as fabulous.) Jump below for more of the pop-up shopper and for a behind the scenes look at the Jay-Z groupie’s photo shoot with photographer Michelangelo Di Battista at Long Island’s Guggenheim mansion.

If this is just a taste of what to expect from the “Lift Off” singer’s spread, September is going to be one hot issue.

In her interview, Beyonce opens about her work pace, “When you’re young—18 or 19—you have the energy and drive. That’s the time to work as hard as you can. Now I’m a woman, and because I gave it my all, I can focus on my marriage. I can decide I want to have kids. I can be the mother I want to be and dedicate myself to my children.”

And the 4 siren’s guilty pleasure? The Jersey Shore. You hear that, Pauly D?

For an on set look at the 29-year-old’s smashing pictorial, head here.

Video World Premiere: Lady Gaga - "Yoü and I"

2011-08-16T12:24:00.000-07:00

If you were underwhelmed by Lady Gaga’s last video for “The Edge of Glory,” then you’ll get a thrill out of her latest visual marvel. The eccentric superstar heads to Nebraska to shoot the over-the-top visuals for “Yoü and I,” the fourth single off her chart-topping album Born This Way, which was written about her on-and-off boyfriend Luc Carl.

In typical Gaga fashion, she embodies a plethora of bold looks, while making out with her male alter-ego Jo Calderone in a corn field and transforming into a mermaid named Yuyi.

“[The video is about the] idea that when you’re away from someone you love, it’s torture,” she told Omaha radio station 94.1. “I knew I wanted the video to be about me sprinting back and walking hundreds of thousands of miles to get him back.”

Joe Jonas Announces Joint Tour With Jay Sean

2011-08-16T12:20:00.002-07:00

Joe Jonas celebrated his 22nd birthday yesterday, and today’s he’s got something else to get excited about: a new tour with Jay Sean! The two crooners are teaming up for a joint tour across North America this Fall. The 19-date trek will start September 6 in Boston and conclude exactly one month later on October 6 in New York. (After that, the “Love Slayer” will be hopping to Sweden to join the European leg of Britney’s Femme Fatale tour.) Tickets for Joe and Jay’s show go on sale August 19

Eminem Named "King Of Hip-Hop" By Rolling Stone

2011-08-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

Eminem has earned yet another accolade. Rolling Stone has bestowed the rap titan with its current King of Hip-Hop title based on his album sales, YouTube views, and social-media scores.

Not far behind Marshall Mathers is Lil Wayne, who claims second place based on his album and ticket sales, online rankings, and awards, while his Young Money cohort Drake comes in third.

The list is not a ranking of all-time greatest MCs. Instead, the magazine selected 20 solo rappers who have dropped an album from 2009 through the first seven months of 2011. The positions were determined by album sales, rankings on the R&B/hip-hop and rap charts, YouTube views, social media, concert grosses, industry awards, and critics’ ratings.

Contenders included Big Boi, B.o.B, Diddy, Drake, Eminem, Fabolous, Lupe Fiasco, Gucci Mane, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.

Despite the “king” title, Nicki Minaj is the sole female on the list, beating out some of her male peers for the No. 6 spot. See the full list below.

Rolling Stone’s “Kings of Hip-Hop” List

1. Eminem
2. Lil Wayne
3. Drake
4. Kanye West
5. Jay-Z
6. Nicki Minaj
7. Rick Ross
8. Ludacris
9. Gucci Mane
10. T.I.
11. Snoop Dogg
12. Diddy
13. Pitbull
14. Fabolous
15. Wiz Khalifa
16. B.o.B
17. Waka Flocka Flame
18. Lupe Fiasco
19. Kid Cudi
20. Big Boi

Label Whores: Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad Dress and Jimmy Choo Nexus Snakeskin Sandals

2011-08-16T12:17:00.000-07:00

Kerry Washington attended the VH1 2011 Do Something Awards wearing a Zuhair Murad One Shoulder Dress from the Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection. She was also wearing a pair of Jimmy Choo Nexus Snakeskin Sandals ($1,295), which features sheer lace and elaphe snakeskin.

New Muzik: Game Feat. Drake - "Good Girls Go Bad"

2011-08-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

Game knows how to stir up controversy with fiery records like “Uncle Otis,” but he reveals a gentler side on “Good Girls Go Bad,” his collaboration with Drake off The R.E.D. Album (Aug. 23). The father of three dedicates the record to the “good girls,” specifically missing teen Natalee Holloway. “I feel for her daddy so I wrote this on Father’s Day,” he says before name checking Biggie’s daughter, Kanye West’s mother, and Beyoncé.

The sensitive thug shares the pain he felt when he saw his father abusing his mother and even tries to keep the peace. “We don’t want to see Nicki fight Lil’ Kim/ There’s missing women out there, let’s just focus on them.”

“Don’t make the good girls go bad,” echoes the soulful chorus, while Drizzy comes through with a playful verse. “I love your ass like Milhouse love Lisa/ I love your ass like the Ninja Turtles love pizza.”

Good girls, this one’s for you.

Pia Toscano Belts Out “This Time” On ‘Live! With Regis And Kelly’

2011-08-16T12:11:00.000-07:00

Pia Toscano stopped by Live! With Regis And Kelly this morning to sing her single “This Time”, and though the American Idol alum sounded great as usual, she looked fairly awkward just standing there with no backup band playing behind her. Couldn’t they get Casey Abrams to swing by with his bass just so Pia has someone to play off of? (Speaking of the quirky, bearded Idol… why can’t Ester Dean write him a debut single?) Catch her performance below.

Check Out Ashton Kutcher's Mansion-Like Trailer for 'Two and a Half Men'

2011-08-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Ashton Kutcher will roll up as the new guy on Two and a Half Men in a ritzy, 1,200 square foot trailer called "The Heat." His on-set mobile estate features seven 60-inch TVs with satellite TV capabilities, a conference area, and a second floor that hydraulically slides out to make the bus even wider. The mansion on wheels is custom-decorated with leather, oak wood, and marble treatments giving it a "5-star luxury feel," as the company describes it.

CBS will foot the rental bill of $8,750 a week, reports Daily Mail, but if Kutcher decides he wants to own the rig, he'd have to shell out around $2 million – his reported earnings for just two episodes!

Kutcher's mega-trailer comes from the same luxury company that made Will Smith's monster trailer – the one he parked on a narrow Soho street while filming Men in Black III. (Neighbors complained the 53-foot truck emitted fumes, stalled businesses, and blocked traffic. It was eventually removed.)

TMZ reports Two and a Half Meninsiders feel Kutcher's bus is "over the top" and makes the Charlie Sheen replacement seem like a "diva." But from what we've heard, his predecessor was no stranger to drama or grandiose on-set living standards. When he was booted from Men, Sheen taped a short improv skit called "Operation Greyhound" where he devised a stealth plan to tow his "total hang out pad" out of the WB parking lot.Check out more pictures of The Heat Mobile Estate here:

Video World Premiere: Jason Derulo - "It Girl"

2011-08-15T13:12:00.000-07:00

Jason Derulo’s second Future History single “It Girl” comes dangerously close to being just another bland, cookie cutter R&B-pop experience, but lucky for him, that whistle gimmick in the chorus makes it a somewhat enjoyable (read: we’ll be over it after about the fourth listen) three minutes. Sadly, the Colin Tilley-directed video for the tune doesn’t have a similar catchy gimmick to save it from sinking into dullsville — just more of Jason’s Michael Jackson-esque moves. Watch below.

Halle Berry Celebrates 45th Birthday in a Bikini

2011-08-15T13:10:00.000-07:00

Halle Berry rang in her 45th birthday Sunday in a sexy orange bikini. The actress, who looked about 25 as she frolicked in the sand, celebrated at a Malibu beach with daughter Nahla and some friends, sealing her place as one of Hollywood's hottest moms.

Halle Berry at the beach (Pacific CoBerry ran up and down the beach with her 3-year-old and the skimpy suit didn't slow her down at all. She smiled for the cameras on the gorgeous sunny day and there wasn't a wrinkle in sight!

The actress has had somewhat of a trying year with a lengthy custody battle between her and Nahla's father Gabriel Aubrey, but the stress of balancing motherhood, court dates, and a film career hasn't seemed to age this gal one bit.

Perhaps that's because she has insane genes and the support of new beau Olivier Martinez. The two met on the set of their flick Dark Tide earlier this year, and seem to be quite smitten. He walked the red carpet with her at the Rose Gala this year, where Berry was honored for her community service, and they made no attempts to hide their affection.

Even though these two look deeply in love, don't look for the 45-year-old to be heading down the aisle again. The star has had had two failed marriages and said in a past interview: "I no longer feel the need to be someone's wife and I don't need the validation of a marriage certificate."

Nicole Scherzinger And Paula Abdul Glow In US ‘X Factor’ Promo Pics

2011-08-10T14:38:00.000-07:00

Nicole Scherzinger certainly isn't going for that all natural look in the newly released promo pics for the X Factor. The "Wet" singer looks like a glamazon! Not to be outdone, former American Idol judge Paula Abdul looks unbelievably good. The 49-year-old continues to age in reverse. Rounding out these shots are co-stars L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell, as well as (absolutely adorable) host Steve Jones. If the allure of watching music hopefuls sing their hearts out for a chance at a five million dollar recording deal (and five million in cold hard cash) isn't enough to attract you, perhaps Fox is hoping these reminders of their attractive cast will get you to tune in. Is it working?

Confirmed: Jennifer Lopez Returning To ‘American Idol’ Next Season

2011-08-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

Just a day after glam new promo pics of the forthcoming American X Factor crew arrived, American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe called in to Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM show and dropped this bit of eclipsing info: “I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol is back for the next season.” That’s good news for fans of the “On The Floor” diva, though the New York Post reports that J.Lo’s rumored $20 million payday is causing friction with fellow judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. Sorry, boys — divorce isn’t cheap!

Video World Premiere: Mary J. Blige - "The Living Proof"

2011-08-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

Mary J. Blige lends a reassuring voice on “The Living Proof,” the theme to the film The Help, in theaters now. The survivors’ anthem, produced by The Underdogs, was written about Aibileen (Viola Davis), the main character who plays a maid living in Mississippi during the 1960s. The video features footage of Mary in the studio interspersed with clips from the civil rights dramedy. Find your strength in the music.

Label Whores: Kelly Rowland in Lanvin Escarpin Snakeskin Print Wedges

2011-08-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

My Buddy Kelly Rowland was spotted outside NBC studios in New York City wearing a pair of Lanvin Escarpin snake-print wedges ($1,120). These open-toe leather wedges feature a snakeskin print on a textured wooden wedge heel and a grosgrain ribbon ankle tie.

Chris Brown And Kelly Rowland Reveal F.A.M.E. North American Tour Dates

2011-08-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

The boy is getting out of detention and going on the road — Chris Brown has unveiled the dates for his 28-date trek across North America. We can only imagine how much fun it will be, now that T-Pain and Tyga will join Kelly Rowland as Breezy’s tour openers.

Chris Brown’s North American F.A.M.E. Tour

Sept. 12 – Toronto, ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Sept. 14 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Sept. 16 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Center
Sept. 17 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
Sept. 18 – Detroit, MI – Joe Louis Arena
Sept. 21 – Cleveland, IL – CSU
Sept. 23 – Chicago, IL – Tinley Park
Sept. 24 – St. Louis, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sept. 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sept. 28 – Baltimore, MD – 1st Mariner Arena
Sept. 30 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum
Oct. 1 – Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Oct. 2 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
Oct. 7 – Tampa, FL – 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Oct. 8 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Oct. 9 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Amphitheatre
Oct. 12 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Oct. 14 – Dallas, TX – GEXA Pavilion
Oct. 15 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena
Oct. 16 – Houston, TX – Woodlands
Oct. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Pavilion
Oct. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
Oct. 22 – Oakland, CA – Sleep Train Concord
Oct. 23 – Sacramento, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Oct. 26 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum
Oct. 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Arena
Oct. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center
Oct. 30 – Hartford, CT – XL Center

Video World Premiere: Jessie J - "Who's Laughing Now"

2011-08-10T14:05:00.001-07:00

Jessie J gets the last laugh in the video for “Who’s Laughing Now,” the latest U.K. single off her debut Who You Are. In the tongue-in-cheek clip, the bobbed-haired singer reminisces on her days as an outcast in grade school when she was teased by the popular kids. But a young Jessie gets payback, wreaking havoc on the cafeteria and theater, and hosing the mean girls with a fire extinguisher.

The British chart topper, who will open for Katy Perry in the U.S. this fall, dresses up as different characters including a teacher, lunch lady, and janitor. Watch her rule the school.

Beyoncé Sells Out NYC Show in 22 Seconds!

2011-08-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

In less time than it takes to sing the hook to “Run the World (Girls),” Beyoncé sold out the first of her four New York shows.

The pop superstar announced “4 Intimate Nights With Beyoncé,” a series of four intimate performances at New York City’s famed Roseland Ballroom. Tickets went on sale today with the first show on August 14 selling out in a lightening-fast 22 seconds.

Those who weren’t able to get tickets to the first show on Sunday can try their luck at three other dates set for August 16, 18, and 19. Tickets for the remaining nights go on sale throughout the day and are expected to all sell out.

Beyoncé will perform her new album 4 in its entirety at these special concerts.

Label Whores: Rihanna in Missoni Aden Crochet Pants

2011-08-09T12:13:00.000-07:00

Rihanna was spotted on the beach in Barbados wearing a pair of Missoni Aden Crochet pants ($737). These multi-colored crochet fabric pants feature an elastic band waist and leg cuffs. Do you like Rihanna’s look?

Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez: Together Forever In Controversial Nude Artwork

2011-08-09T12:10:00.001-07:00

“Justin And Selena As One” — that’s not the title of the latest gossip mag headline, it’s the official name of the nude portrait of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Artist Daniel Edwards, of Britney-Spears-giving-birth-on-a-bearskin-rug -culpture-infamy, has returned with this artistic commentary on pop culture’s latest relationship obsession. We’re not sure what to say about the imagery of the teen pop stars conjoined at the hip, ” . . . with a Canadian maple leaf and a Texas lone star covering their most intimate parts,” says Splash. At the very least, the Who Says songbird will not be pleased that she looks even less like herself than on her Fame comic book cover.

LeAnn Rimes 'Trying' Out a Tattoo Inspired by Eddie Cibrian

2011-08-09T12:09:00.000-07:00

The country crooner displayed a temporary tattoo she got at the Miami Express Yourself Oasis inspired by the promises her husband made to her on their big day while attending the Lollapalooza music festival this past weekend in Chicago – where Cibrian is also filming The Playboy Club.

"You gave me the courage to be truthful," the ink, etched on her ribcage, reads. "I promise to give you the comfort to be trustful."

Rimes says she's "just trying something, playing" for now – although it may be more permanent than she originally intended.

"Too funny!" she Tweeted. "I can't get it off. In search of rubbing alcohol I think!"

Cibrian, 38, and Rimes, 28, met on a movie set in 2008 and both ended their respective marriages to be together.

Lady Gaga Dons Drag for Her "Yoü and I" Single Cover

2011-08-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

Just when we thought her meat dress couldn’t be topped, along comes Lady Gaga looking like … well, nobody else we know.

In fact this guise, known as Jo Calderone, is a male alter-ego creation of Gaga (and stylist Nicola Formichetti's). He's an attitude-rich toughie not likely to take any nonsense. The picture serves as the cover of the singer's latest single, "Yoü and I."

As for the inspiration behind the look, Gaga explained via Twitter: "You will never find what you are looking for in love, if you don't love yourself. #You&ISingleCover." (She also Tweeted the the photo.)

Jermaine Dupri & Pharrell On Mary J. Blige New Project!

2011-08-09T12:04:00.000-07:00

If you weren’t excited for Mary J. Blige’s new album, Pharrell is about to change that. The super-producer, who usually keeps quiet when it comes to his collaborations, couldn’t contain his excitement over the R&B vet’s project.

“You got to hear her. All I’m saying is, When ya’ll hear MJB’s album, the queen is back! That’s all I gotta say,” said an enthusiastic Pharrell during an episode of Jermaine Dupri’s vlog series “Living the Life.”

My Life II: The Journey Continues, the sequel to Mary’s 1994 sophomore LP, is slated for a fall release. In addition to Pharrell, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has been in the studio with J.D., Rico Love, Swizz Beatz, songwriter Andrea Martin, and Nicki Minaj, who appears on “Feel Inside.”

“She’s brought black music back on such an incredible level,” added P. “It’s amazing the kind of musicianship and the kind of poetry that’s on this album. This is one of the most amazing albums I’ve heard in a long time. I am so honored to be a part of it because it’s someone I like, admire, and is also a legend. When you guys hear this shit, reefer sales gon’ go up.”

We’re not sure exactly what he means, but we’re sold.

Rihanna Brings Out The Big Guns In Her ‘Battleship’ Promo Shot

2011-08-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

If you happened to shut your eyes for a split second and missed Rihanna in the recent Battleship trailer, you’re in luck — a new promo shot from the sure-to-be future Oscar winner (*cough*) featuring the “Cheers” songstress has been released. Here we see Ri Ri’s character, Petty Officer Raikes, aiming what looks to be a boat-mounted punt gun while conjuring up her best “I am intensely fierce” face. Of course, if the producers really wanted to sell tickets to this video game flick, they should have let Rihanna opt for her beach-blanket-Barbados wardrobe.

"Watch The Throne" First Week Sales Predictions.....

2011-08-09T11:55:00.001-07:00

Jay-Z and Kanye West are on their way to conquering the charts. The rap kings’ monumental album Watch the Throne is shaping up to have a blockbuster week.

The album only hit iTunes today, but early estimates are already in. In less than 24 hours, Throne has hit No. 1 on iTunes in over 20 countries. The album, which avoided leaking in advance, is on track to sell at least 400,000 to 500,000 copies in its first week in the U.S., according to Billboard.

Based on these figures, that would give Jay and Kanye the second-largest sales week of the year, behind Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, which opened with 1.1 million units.

Watch the Throne is available exclusively at iTunes until Friday, when it expands to other digital retailers and physical stores. Best Buy will carry the deluxe version exclusively from August 12-22.

Official first-week sales will be released on Wednesday, August 17.

Video World Premiere: Cee Lo Green - "Cry Baby"

2011-08-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Jaleel White stars as Cee Lo Green in the throwback video for “Cry Baby,” a cut off his Lady Killer album. The actor, famous for playing Steve Urkel on “Family Matters,” coldly breaks up with his girl before busting out into song and dance in the streets. Watch as he charms the ladies with his debonair ways and smooth moves in the 1950s-era clip. No wonder they call him the Lady Killer.

Kanye West And Jay-Z Drop ‘Watch The Throne’ Trailer

2011-08-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

Technically, this arty black-and-white trailer is for the duo’s upcoming Watch The Throne tour, but it gets us even more excited for the joint LP’s release on iTunes this coming Monday. And not a moment before — Jay-Z’s manager John Meneilly has assured “It is not going to leak,” as digital and physical copy releases were staggered to prevent such a thing from happening. Maybe Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson should employ the same method for their next records?

New Muzik: Chris Brown Feat. Justin Bieber - "Ladies Love Me"

2011-08-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber raps alongside Chris Brown on “Ladies Love Me,” one of the standout cuts on Breezy’s hip-hop mixtape Boy in Detention. Shortly after the mixtape’s release, the song became a trending topic on Twitter.

Chris samples himself (“Look at Me Now”) on the David Banner production, but it’s Justin who steals the show, rapping as his alter-ego Shawty Mane. The teen sensation brags about having swag like Patrick Swayze, name checks Lauryn Hill, and even channels Big Sean’s flow.

Does Biebs have a future in hip-hop? Tell us your thoughts.

Nicole Scherzinger Sits Down W/ George Lopez & Performs

2011-08-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

Nicole Scherzinger was a guest and performer on Thursday’s “Lopez Tonight.” The leggy singer laughed while chatting with the talk show host about being denied entry into “bouncyland,” being recognized by a fan during a bikini wax in Paris, and her judging gig on “The X Factor.” Afterward, she performed her single “Right There” off her U.S. debut Killer Love, now due November 15.

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2011-08-05T05:04:00.000-07:00

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Here Kelly Rowland Is, On The ‘Today Show’

2011-08-05T04:33:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland put on her cap and gown and marched down to Union Square in New York City to help motivate students during the Boys & Girls Club back-to-school season kick-off event. Earlier in the day, the 30-year-old singer appeared on the “Today” show to speak about her involvement with the organization, her new album Here I Am, and deal with Sean John.

Kelly shared that she was able to carve out her own niche with her latest solo project, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. “For this album, I didn’t want to put myself in a box,” she told hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. “I just really felt on this record, it was a defining moment for me in the studio.”

In other exciting news, the Destiny’s Child alum has been named spokeswoman for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ new female fragrance Sean John Empress. “It just really celebrates a woman being unique and powerful and beautiful in her own right, and celebrating all our idiosyncrasies,” she explained.

NIcki Minaj Joins "Ice Age 4" Cast!

2011-08-05T04:29:00.000-07:00

Nicki Minaj is known for her various alter-egos, and now she’s about to take one of her many personalities to the big screen. The Pink Friday rapper will lend her voice to the animated 3D flick Ice Age: Continental Drift.

According to Variety, Minaj has been added to an all-star cast that includes her fellow Young Money rapper Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Aziz Ansari, Wanda Sykes, and Keke Palmer, among others.

But that’s not the only voice-over gig Nicki has booked. In addition to her movie role, she will guest on Fox’s animated TV series “The Cleveland Show” this fall.

The fourth installment in the Ice Age series is slated for release on July 13, 2012, while “The Cleveland Show” returns this fall.

Sean Kingston Gives Post-Accident Interview On ‘Today’

2011-08-05T04:24:00.000-07:00

It was both relieving and encouraging to see Sean Kingston hit the stage for a song with Nicki Minaj a few weeks ago — after his jet-ski accident in May, things weren’t looking good for the “Beautiful Girls” singer. “I’m blessed to overcome a tragic situation,” he told Natalie Morales of the Today Show. And he’s not kidding — after almost drowning during the initial crash, Kingston had to undergo emergency open heart surgery for doctors to fix a torn aorta that released fluid into his heart.

Kingston, who reportedly lost 70 lbs since his accident (that’s like three-fourths a Bieber!), was finally able to meet his rescuer — Coast Guard officer Jonathan Rivera, who was off-duty when he saw Kingston fall into the water but sprung into action anyway. “I love you, my brother,” Kingston tells Rivera.

The singer is currently out of the hospital an is continuing his rehabilitation — though that hasn’t stopped him from filming new music videos and taking joyrides in his Rolls Royce with Justin Bieber.

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Inerview: Chanel Iman!!!!!!

2011-08-05T04:19:00.000-07:00

Chanel ImanChanel Iman is a 20-year-old, LA-born glamazon who started her career at just 13. She has since worked with major fashion houses in New York, Paris, London and Milan where the runways of Marc Jacobs, Dior, Oscar de la Renta and Valentino are her stomping ground.

With countless campaigns under her belt, they sky is the limit for this Victoria's Secret Angel. Catch up with Chanel Iman as she talks about the industry, her future plans and what matters to her most.

DIM: How would you describe your personal style?
I really feel the most comfortable in a baseball cap, a tank top and jeans. And now of course it's sumer, so a pair of shorts and converse. I would say my normal style is casual hipster, but when it's time to get dressed up and go out I like to dress really nice and put on beautiful high-fashion clothes.DIM: What is your favorite part of modeling?
All the really cool people that you get to make friendships and relationships with and being able to have the freedom to go wherever you want with those friends. I'm 20 years old at the moment and I'm just enjoying life and sucking every piece of this moment in.DIM: What is the hardest part?
Obviously, I think most people would agree, but just being away from my family. I'm very family oriented and I love my family and everyone's from LA and no one's here in New York, but I'm the one who lives in New York so it's very difficult to be distant from my family when I'm away.DIM: What do you hope to be doing in five years? Any specific career goals?

Well, I'm going to be honest, I love my fashion career and I love living in New York but hopefully in five years I'll be able to move back to LA just because that's where my family is. I don't know, you never know where you're going to end up, you just have to remain happy and secure with where you're living. I don't know where I'll be, I just know I'm going to be in a better place than today. I mean every day you grow, so it will definitely be something. I actually look forward to five years from now.

DIM: What makes you feel beautiful?
Having beautiful people around always makes you feel beautiful and confident. Like positive energy. For me it's all about energy and connections.DIM: Do you have any advice for aspiring models or younger girls in general?
Just believe in yourself. I just tell my niece, no matter if you want to be a model or an actress, you just have to be confident. Everything happens for a reason. If it doesn't happen for you then it's not meant for you, but if it does happen for you then make the best out of it and be the best.

First Look: Henry Cavill as Superman

2011-08-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

It's a bird, it's a plane – it's the new Superman!

Henry Cavill will be taking over the role the late Christopher Reeve made famous in the upcoming film Man of Steel, and with his dashing good looks and rock-hard body, The Tudors star looks the part in the iconic blue suit and red cape.

The comic book reboot, which is expected in theaters in 2013, also stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, as well as Russell Crowe, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner.

While Superman's new look is more menacing, the costume still maintains its classic feel. But tell us:

A Sneak Peek at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Home

2011-08-05T04:13:00.000-07:00

Will and Jada usually keep the press out of their home life, but they made an exception for architectural digest. Find out why everything is hand made, and check out how they made 25,000 square feet "intimate". Watch below:

New Muzik: Chris Brown - "Boy In Detention" (MixTape)

2011-08-05T04:10:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown puts his rhyme skills to the test on his first hip-hop mixtape Boy in Detention. The 21-track giveaway features Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Tyga, Swizz Beatz, and a rapping Justin Bieber, plus production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Jukebox, David Banner, 9th Wonder, and more. In addition to the original material, Breezy remixes Big Sean’s “My Last” and Drake’s “Marvin’s Room.” Download below.

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Cee Lo Green Makes It Rain Pretzel M&Ms

2011-08-05T04:09:00.000-07:00

Stop if you’ve heard this one before — Cee Lo Green, pretzel M&Ms and the world’s biggest pinata walk into a bar. Do you need any other information? We thought not. Take the jump to watch The Voice coach make it rain candy.

Cee Lo helped M&Ms celebrate both Pretzel M&Ms first birthday and their new Guinness World Record by unveiling the World’s Largest Pinata in New York. We suppose Eminem wasn’t interested?

This giant M&M stands 46-feet tall, and is filled with bags of the tasty chocolatey-pretzely treat. But enough talk — more candy!

A Mind Blowing Dance Routine Set to Katy Perry's 'ET'

2011-08-05T04:05:00.000-07:00

America's Got Talent is heating up, big time! This week's major moment was seeing Iluminate, a dance group whose outfits light up in an elaborate and electrifying fashion, performing their show-stopping number to a remix of ET. Watch the awesome video below:

Heidi Klum Is Not Leaving Project Runway!

2011-08-05T03:59:00.000-07:00

Heidi Klum is still in – as host of Project Runway, that is.

Despite online reports that the supermodel is saying auf wiedersehen to Lifetime's design competition, a spokesperson for the network tells our friends over @PEOPLE, "Heidi Klum is not leaving Project Runway.

Although Klum, 38, is currently appearing as host and judge of season 9, which premiered last week, an all-star season is now filming in New York City without the German-born supermodel.

According to the rep, the all-star version of Runway "is a completely separate show, with a separate host and a separate set of judges."

No announcement has been made about who that will be.

Jason Derulo Gets His Michael Jackson On For ‘America’s Got Talent’… Again

2011-08-05T03:57:00.000-07:00

Last night Jason Derulo twirled his way onto the America’s Got Talent stage to belt out a medley of his Future History singles “It Girl” and “Don’t Wanna Go Home” while emulating — who else? — Michael Jackson. And, granted, we’re used to the 21-year-old copping MJ’s legendary moves, especially on AGT. But why not stage some original shuffling of your own at some point, Jason? Head below to watch all the fancy footwork.

Nicki Minaj 911 Tape Released By Police!

2011-08-05T03:55:00.000-07:00

Police have released the emergency call that was made when Nicki Minaj visited the Palomar Hotel in Dallas last month. The hotel’s front office manager placed the call after he reportedly saw Nicki get hit in the face. The “Super Bass” rapper can be heard arguing with a male in the background. At one point she screams, “Look at what he did to my face!”

TMZ originally reported that cops were called to the hotel on July 12 after Nicki complained that a man hit her in the face with a suitcase. She refused to press charges after paramedics arrived.

Nicki previously fired back at media reports on Twitter. “The fact that u believe a man either slapped or punched me in the face & didn’t leave on a stretcher w/his balls hangin off? #getaF%cknLife,” she wrote. “The media could pee on ur leg & tell u its raining. You’d believe it. You’d believe u were an adopted martian if TMZ told u so. #stopit5.”

After the call was released today, Nicki tweeted: “Can u pls get off my penis?” Listen to the 911 call HERE.

Kelly Rowland Performs On "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"

2011-07-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland gave plenty of "Motivation" on Friday's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Backed by @kreashaun @hyp3_franco @dluckie and @valentinenorton The "RowlDogs" have a lot to "Bark" about! The next stop on Ms. Kelly's promo schedule is Robin Thicke's One Night Stand concert in Atlanta at the Fox Theater tomorrow. This is Ms. Rowland's MOMENT!!!!!!!

Video World Premiere: Chris Brown - "All About You"

2011-07-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

After strolling down the beach (and doing little else) in his low-budget “Should’ve Kissed You” video, and then walking the streets (and, again, doing little else) in the vid for “Your Body”, Chris Brown drifts through a snowy setting in the clip for F.A.M.E. bonus track “All About You”. And once again, nothing of any interest happens. Breezy, for your next video, please come up with a concept other than “the camera films me as a I stand there, singing”. At least this one has a cute puppy in it for a couple of frames.

ALL ABOUT YOU ( PREMIERE ) from tony harper on Vimeo.

Lady Gaga Perform On "So You Think You Can Dance" & "Jimmy Kimmel"

2011-07-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

There’s no stopping Lady Gaga. The pop powerhouse rolled through L.A. for her latest round of promotional appearances. First she hit up Fox’s dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance,” where she guest judged the day before. Gaga schooled the contestants, whipping her teal ponytail around as she wowed with her Born This Way hits, “The Edge of Glory” and “Yoü and I.”

Later in the evening, she caused chaos on the streets of Hollywood during her visit to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” She chatted with her fellow Italian about what she likes to cook, getting nominated for five Emmys, bowling in heels, and starting a family, and once again performed “The Edge of Glory” and “Yoü and I” on the outdoor stage.

SOULJA BOY DROPS $55 MILLION ON PRIVATE JET!

2011-07-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Money ain’t a thing for Soulja Boy. The “Crank That” rapper celebrated his 21st birthday by treating himself to a $55 million gift.

According to TMZ, Soulja dropped the staggering amount on a private jet. A member of his management team tells the website that the G5 was purchased as a birthday present to himself.

The ride cost a reported $35 million, but he is spending an additional $20 million to upgrade it with 12 custom Italian leather seats, flat screen TVs, four liquor bars, a travertine-tiled floor, and Brazilian hardwood cabinets.

If that’s not enough, he is replacing the in-flight lavatory with a luxurious bathroom and giving it a custom paint job to include his logo.

He also reportedly spent $300,000 on a blowout birthday bash at a Miami nightclub with guests including Dwight Howard, Bow Wow, and Sean Kingston.

Label Whores: Rihanna in Miu Miu Neon Yellow Flower Cutout Flat Sandals

2011-07-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Rihanna was spotted arriving to the set of a photo shoot out in LA wearing a floral print short suit with a pair of neon yellow Miu Miu flower cutout flat sandals ($550). These gladiator style sandals were one of the stand out pieces from the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. What do you think of her look?

Beyoncé Visits "The View"

2011-07-29T01:29:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé kicked off her morning with some girl talk with the ladies of “The View.” Mrs. Carter sat down for an interview with Whoopi, Barbara, Joy, Sherri, and Elizabeth, and also performed two songs off her chart-topping album 4, including a stripped-down version of her latest single “Best Thing I Never Had” and the soulful “1+1” while perched atop a piano.

Lady Gaga And Terry Richardson To Release Photo Book

2011-07-29T01:21:00.000-07:00

Controversy loves company. Attention-grabbing photographer Terry Richardson (who skanked up the Glee kids and de-trashed Ke$ha) will release a photo book featuring 350 color and black-and-white photographs of Lady Gaga taken over a 10-month period. Gaga, who was recently shot by Richardson for this soaking wet Supereme shoot, will write the forward to the book, which will be available this November. Just in time for your Black Friday shopping!

Video World Premiere: Kat DeLuna - "Drop It Low"

2011-07-29T01:20:00.000-07:00

Kat DeLuna works up a sweat in the high-energy video for “Drop It Low,” her latest dance floor anthem. The Dominican diva flaunts her voluptuous assets as her all-female crew the Lunatics faces off against the Uptown Boyz. The highly-choreographed clip features plenty of eye candy for the guys and girls, and even includes a salsa breakdown. Bust out Kat’s latest.

VIdeo World Premiere: Ace Hood Feat. Chris Brown - Body 2 Body"

2011-07-29T01:14:00.000-07:00

Ace Hood and Chris Brown go “Body 2 Body” with some beautiful ladies in the video for their collaboration off the Florida rapper’s upcoming album Blood, Sweat, & Tears (Aug. 9). The Dayo-directed clip was shot in the Hollywood Hills and features cameos from Rick Ross and DJ Khaled.

Kelly Rowland’s ‘Here I Am’ Photo Shoot: Behind The Scenes

2011-07-29T01:08:00.000-07:00

We’re sure you’ve kept busy this week enjoying Kelly Rowland’s new album Here I Am — as well as the VIBE vixen’s gorgeous deep blue cover art. We’ve got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the commanding singer from the downtown Miami set of her album’s photo shoot with photographer Derek Blanks. Jump below to watch Ms. Kelly and and crew as they make hard work look way easy.

Kelly Rowland — Here I Am Photo Shoot (Behind The Scenes)

Kelendria’s fab makeup is thanks to Latasha Wright, and the pop star’s fierce hair is the work of stylist Kim Kimble.

If you haven’t already, you can get your hands of the “Motivation” songbird’s new LP here.

Katy Perry On Amy Winehouse: “My Heart Felt Really Sad”

2011-07-29T01:05:00.000-07:00

Katy Perry stopped by Good Morning America this morning, and the VMA nominee answered hard-hitting questions, like what drew her to the role of Smurfette, and what shade is her new hair color really? (It’s honey.) In a bit more relevant news, Perry spoke about her pop peer Amy Winehouse’s unfortunate death last Saturday, saying “My heart felt really sad” when she heard the news. Watch the tabby-scented singer’s interview below.

When asked about the passing of Amy Winehouse, Katy notes that she has greater insight to the power of addiction through her husband, Russel Brand, a former addict whom wrote a touching tribute to Amy the day following her death. “I see how much work it takes to be clean and sober when you have addiction on your hands. It gave me a gratefulness for my husband who got clean when he was 27.”

In regards to her plans after she concludes her California Dreams tour, she just might pull a Beyonce. “I think I have to live a little bit after this tour,” Katy says. “The living will give me greater material for the next record.”

Lady Gaga Performs “You And I” Live For Amp Radio

2011-07-29T01:03:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga is currently lobster-clawing her way through Hollywood, and this week the pop star stopped by Carson Daly’s Amp Radio show wearing a side ponytail, a cobalt blue blazer (complete with its own nipples), and one of the wackiest pairs of glasses we’ve seen her in since those cigarette sunglasses. She delivered a sensational stripped-down performance of her new single “You And I”, replacing “Nebraska guy” with “California guy”. (Is she talking about Nick Cannon?) Watch Mama Monster kill it on a no-frills set of keys below.

Gaga’s passion during this intimate performance seems totally out of place in such a sparsely-attended, brightly-lit space. But still, we can’t get enough of this song and all the leaked details about the Middle America-set video. (Plus, this is bound to continue being a crowd-pleaser on her next tour when she replaces “Nebraska” with whatever city she’s currently in.)

Chris Brown Pours His Heart Out On Ballad “Open Road (I Love Her)”

2011-07-29T01:00:00.000-07:00

When about a minute of Chris Brown’s new song “Open Road (I Love Her)” leaked onto the Internet earlier this week, the kind of famous R&B star tweeted that he’s keeping it on his forthcoming album Fortune only if the whole thing didn’t surface. Well, the fate of the song is now up in the air, as you can hear the full-length track below.

“I thought I had you on a leash, like I could do whatever I wanted to / whenever I wanted to and you was gonna wait for me baby /And now the tables are turned and now I feel like you’re the master and I’m on the strings/ You’re in control of me,” sings Breezy.

The vaguely Asian melody in the background gives this sorrowful love song an interesting sound, and Chris’ control of his vocals is at its finest. “Open Road (I Love Her)” is definitely worthy of having an official release if Brown is in the mood for a downtempo number between his inevitable dance singles — maybe he’ll decide to release it on Fortune after all.

Ciara Pays Homage to Michael Jackson

2011-07-29T00:56:00.000-07:00

During her recent trip to Africa, Ciara paid homage to one of her inspirations, Michael Jackson. The 25-year-old dancing machine performed the King of Pop’s iconic moves during “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” before going into her hit “Love Sex Magic.”

CiCi, who is currently on the Malibu Rum Station Invasion Concert Tour, previously expressed her love for MJ. “It’s important for me to share with my generation the importance of Michael and what he was to music because to me there will never ever be another Michael,” “He’s as big as big gets.”

Beyoncé Performs A New "Best Thing I Never Had" On "Fallon"

2011-07-29T00:52:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé hit up 30 Rock for her first appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday night. Backed by the world famous Roots crew, the white-hot singer performed a reworked version of her single “Best Thing I Never Had,” boasting a new arrangement. A “Late Night” staffer overheard B asking ?uestlove and the band if she could bring them on tour with her. You’ll see why after watching their performance.

Kelly Rowland’s Fierce ‘Fearless’ Cover

2011-07-29T00:44:00.001-07:00

Every thing’s just coming up Kelly Rowland this week. The sultry Here I Am siren has landed herself on yet another cover, this time for Fearless magazine’s summer issue. For the “Lay It On Me” songstress’ shoot, the former Destiny’s Child member lived up to the ladymag’s “Fun Fly Fabulous” motto with her ferocious ensemble. Is it a one piece outfit or simply bathing suit not conducive to swimming? We can’t tell, but the motivated singer looks sexy as heck in it.

Amy Winehouse Died from Alcohol Withdrawal, Says Family

2011-07-29T00:43:00.000-07:00

Amy Winehouse's struggles to quit drugs were well documented. But her family fears that sudden abstinence from alcohol might have been what led to her death last Saturday at age 27, according to a report.

Winehouse ignored doctors' advice to step back gradually from her heavy drinking and went cold turkey in the past month, an unnamed family friend tells Britain's Sun. Her family believes that was too much of a shock to her system, the source adds.

"Abstinence gave her body such a fright, they thought it was eventually the cause of her death," says the source.

Our friends over @PEOPLE has confirmed that this is the family's belief.

The cause of Winehouse's death won't be known for weeks, pending the completion of toxicology tests.

There have been reports that Winehouse went on a bender during her final days. But the family source tells the Sun that her father, Mitch Winehouse, said in his eulogy at his daughter's funeral that he believed it was just the opposite.

"He said doctors had told Amy to gradually reduce her intake of alcohol and to avoid bingeing at all costs. Amy told him she couldn't do that. It was all or nothing and she gave up completely," says the source.

"Mitch said the shock of giving up, after everything she had been through over a bad few years, was just too much for her to take."

Rihanna Toasts Her “Cheers” Single Cover From Her Convertible

2011-07-27T03:11:00.000-07:00

“Cheers to you!” MTV VMA nominee Rihanna tweeted last night while posting the cover art for “Cheers,” the sixth single off her Loud LP. So let’s see…“Only Girl (In The World),” “What’s My Name” and “S&M” — a threepeat of #1s. “Man Down” and “California King Bed” — a disappointing (chart-wise) double-decker. Do you think the Avril Lavigne-sampling “Cheers” can match the success of the early Loud singles? And more importantly — where’s the single release for “Fading”?

Kelly Rowland Gets Bluesy On Her “Lay It On Me” Single Cover

2011-07-27T03:08:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland is knee-deep in her blue period, as the Here I Am siren strikes a pose on her “Lay It On Me” single cover. Rowland might be shaded in some cool indigo tones, but she’s not feeling all that blue about producer Jeff Bhasker’s slam of her single “Motivation”: “There’s no reason for me to say anything negative,” she said while appearing on BET. “‘Cause I won’t tell you the thought that is really in my head. I’ll just kill ‘em with kindness.”

Lauryn Hill Writes An Open Letter About Relationship W/ Rohan Marley

2011-07-27T03:06:00.000-07:00

Lauryn Hill gave birth to her sixth child, a son called “Baby Boy Marley,” over the weekend. There were various reports questioning the father’s identity. The former Fugees member took to Twitter to address the speculation and defend her right to privacy.

Rohan Marley, the father of Hill’s five previous children, was rumored to have left the singer during her pregnancy for Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana. While some believed he was the father of the sixth child, his tweet suggested otherwise. “I’m forwarding all well wishes to Ms. Hill on the birth of her new son,” he tweeted. “I’m sure she’ll appreciate the love being sent to her RASTAFARI R.M.”

Ms. Hill blasted back at the reports. “Contrary to the numerous reports, Mr. Marley did not abandon me while pregnant with his child,” she wrote. “We have had long periods of separation over the years, but our 5 children together remain a joy to both of us.”

Read her full letter below.

Jesse James and Kat Von D Split

2011-07-27T03:04:00.000-07:00

Jesse James and Kat Von D have called off their engagement and broken up.

"I'm so sad because I really love her," James tells our friends over @PEOPLE exclusively. "The distance between us was just too much."

James, 42, and the LA Ink star, 29, were engaged in January and had been planning a summer wedding around the one-year anniversary of when they started dating.

But the commute between Los Angeles, where Von D shoots her reality show, and James's home outside of Austin, Texas, where he lives with his kids, Chandler, 16, Jesse Jr., 14, and Sunny, 7, proved to be too much.  

Von D confirmed the split on Twitter.

"I am no longer w Jesse," she writes, "and out of respect for him, his family and myself, thats all the info I'd like to share. Thanks for respecting that."

Lady Gaga Discusses “You And I” Video Concept During Radio Interviews

2011-07-27T03:01:00.000-07:00

Nebraska, Nebraska, she loves you! Lady Gaga swung by the studios of Omaha’s KAT 103.7 radio station to chat about the concept for her “You And I” video, which she shot last week in the currently sunny Corn Husker State. She also talked to Carson Daly for his Amp Radio show. Hear Mother Monster spill the details on her latest visual over the airwaves below.

“The premise of the video is that I’ve walked all the way from New York City to Nebraska to get [my boyfriend] back,” Gaga told KAT. “I’m walking with no luggage, no nothin’. It’s just me, and my ankles are kind of bleeding a little bit and there’s grass stuck in my shoes. I’ve got this outfit on — it’s real sort of New York clothing. It’s wooly.”

Gaga continued to talk about the video for the Robert John “Mutt” Lange-produced power ballad.

“The idea that when you’re away from someone that you love, it’s torture,” the mermaid-loving songstress noted. “It’s a very powerful and awful and strange feeling when you’re away from the person that you love. I knew I wanted the video to be about me sprinting back and walking hundreds of thousands of miles to get him back.”

When later speaking with Voice host Carson Daly for Amp Radio, Gaga also noted, “There’s this fork in the road and it’s four different ways that I can go, but there’s lots of other things that can happen. All sorts of strange things that occur and it has a lot to do with bridging my past and my future as an artist.”

At the very least, it sounds like there will be more of a narrative plot line for the “You And I” vid than there was for “The Edge Of Glory.” Are you looking forward to Lady Gaga’s latest visual foray?

And where does “You And I” rank for you among your the four singles released so far from Born This Way?

Say It Cover It: Kelly Rowland Covers Vibe Magazine

2011-07-27T02:56:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland is the latest artist to take it off in order to take on VIBE magazine’s 2011 shirtless theme. For the music mag’s annual Juicy Issue, the “Lay It On Me” songstress posed in gorgeous silver earrings and little else. The commanding singer looks freaking fabulous, but do you the Bag Of Bones star brings the sexy like Rick Ross? Sound off below. And for a sneak peek at the Here I Am diva’s August/September spread including Ms. Kelly’s advice on sex shops head here.

Kreayshawn Performs "Gucci Gucci"

2011-07-27T02:53:00.000-07:00

Kreayshawn performed to a room full of bad bitches (or so she claimed) at MTV’s Times Square studio in New York City earlier this month. With only a mic and DJ, the tatted rapper put on a live version of “Gucci Gucci,” the song that helped land her a lucrative contract with Columbia Records.

“When I was growing up, I would listen to all kinds of music,” said the Oakland artist, who recently directed a video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. “My mom was like a music fiend, so she was playing everything from salsa to hardcore rap music to rebel punk music, so I got a little bit of everything.”

Kreayshawn will compete against Tyler, the Creator, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, and Foster the People for Best New Artist at next month’s MTV Video Music Awards.

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Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Planned For October

2011-07-27T02:48:00.001-07:00

This year marks what would have been the 40th annversary of Michael Jackson’s career as a solo artist, and though MJ is no longer with us, we’ll still be able to celebrate in style. The Jackson family has announced a tribute show in honor of the King of Pop slated for this Fall. The concert, called Michael Forever, will be held October 8 at the 75,000-capacity Millennium Stadium in Wales.

Though no performers have been named yet, the show will feature artists Jackson admired. “When I was told some of the names of the artists performing, I knew it would be fit for a king,” said Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, at a press conference in Beverly Hills. She was joined by her sons Tito, Jackie and Marlon and daughter LaToya.

Missing from the press event were Michael’s brother Randy and Jermaine, who are not on board with the concert. In a statement, the two said, “While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honors our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael’s death. As everyone knows, those proceedings commence September 20.”

Janet Jackson was also not in attendance, though no reason was given for her absence.

The lineup will be announced on August 3. We bet Chris Brown is crossing his fingers for an invite.

Wiz Khalifa Celebrated "Rolling Papers" Going Gold

2011-07-27T02:43:00.000-07:00

It was a black-and-gold affair as Wiz Khalifa celebrated his career achievements. The Pittsburgh rapper was presented with a gold plaque for selling 500,000 copies of his major label debut Rolling Papers. Atlantic Records executives toasted the Best New Artist VMA nominee, who marked the occasion with his team including longtime manager Benjy Grinberg.

In addition, his singles “Black and Yellow” and “Roll Up” were certified platinum. “These Platinum Plaques Got me Thankful For Every Positive Person In My Life,” tweeted a humbled Wiz, who is currently on tour with Big Sean.

Chris Brown And Kelly Rowland To Tour Together

2011-07-27T02:35:00.001-07:00

It’s Kelly Rowland Day round these parts, everybody! Here I Am is officially out, as is her “Lay It On Me” single art and Vibe cover, and now we get the news that Ms. Rowland will be hitting the road with Chris Brown on the singer’s upcoming US tour starting this September. The diamond-toothed R&B star tweeted on Saturday, “This Tour is about to be crazzzyyy! Not releasing the dates yet or the other acts. Don’t wanna count my eggs before they hatch!” Go ahead and count your eggs, Chris, and at least one chicken.

Ashanti In The Desert For Promo Pic

2011-07-27T02:33:00.001-07:00

Ashanti blooms in the desert in a new promo photo for her forthcoming album, her first since 2008’s The Declaration. The R&B chanteuse strikes a fierce pose against a rock, flaunting her fit physique in a black-and-gold bikini and flowing gold dress as she stares into the distance.

She has been in the studio with big names including Dr. Dre, Game, and Lil Wayne, and is expected to drop a new single in the next month. The new body of work was inspired by her time in Los Angeles and real-life experiences. Tracks include “Paradise” and “She Can’t.”

Are you excited for Ashanti’s comeback?

Label Whores: Nicki Minaj in Opening Ceremony Margot Wedge Sandal

2011-07-27T02:32:00.000-07:00

Nicki Minaj was spotted out in Miami, Florida wearing a pair of Opening Ceremony Margot wedge sandals ($730). These orange leopard print and patent leather platform sandals feature a lace-up front, open-toe, open heel, and a high wedge heel.

Young Jeezy @ Anniversary Concert W/ Kanye West & Jay-Z

2011-07-26T05:36:00.000-07:00

“Ya’ll in for a hell of a night tonight. I’m in New York City. I came to show my ass,” announced Young Jeezy at his anniversary show at Highline Ballroom on Monday night. “This is a celebration, baby! This is Thug Motivation 101.”

Six years after the release of his debut album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, the rapper they call the Snowman proved that he hasn’t lost his cool. After getting a late start, he kicked things off with “Standing Ovation” before delving into more of his street anthems.

Jay-Z joined him for the “Go Crazy (Remix),” he “Put On” for his city with Kanye West, and shared the stage with his peers Fabolous, Bun B, and The Lox during the 75-minute set.

Before capping the momentous evening, he announced a release date for his next project, TM103.

If you missed it, catch Jeezy’s entire set below.

Watch live streaming video from youngjeezy at livestream.com

Video World Premiere: The Game Feat. Chris Brown - "Pot Of Gold"

2011-07-26T05:33:00.000-07:00

Game searches for his “Pot of Gold” in the reflective video for his Chris Brown-assisted single off The R.E.D. Album, dropping August 23. In the Bryan Barber-directed clip, the Compton rapper reminisces on the past as images from his childhood flash onscreen. His oldest son Harlem makes a cameo and Breezy shows off his fancy footwork.

“The video is kinda walking back through the days when I didn’t have anything, taking my son with me and showing him how we used to live,” Game said while on the Los Angeles set.

The introspective visuals end with a powerful quote from Game: “Materialism lives outside the lines of my reality.”