HOT SHOTS: Kelly Rowland Hosts Autograph Signing In New York

Kelly Rowland kicked off a series of personal appearances to promote her third solo album, Here I Am. Our fave made her way to Planet Hollywood in Time Square to meet fans and sign copies of CDs and handprints. She also got her hands imprinted to be put on display at Planet Hollywood. 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kelly Rowland stops by 106 and Park [VIDEO]

Kelly Rowland stopped by 106 & Park today as part of her promotion campaign for the highly anticipated 'HERE I AM' album. She talks about her performance at this year's BET Awards, answers Twitter questions, and more. Check out ALL the footage below!!!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Single Ladies: EPISODE 8

Another magical night with Jerry leaves Val wondering if he might be "the one." Keisha uncovers more of Malcolm's complicated past. April's efforts to get Reed's new track on the radio yield surprising results. Christina is baffled by her new boyfriend's hot-and-cold act. 

Also, check out Kelly Rowland's guest appearance on the popular show!! 

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Kelly Rowland hot on the PROMO Trail [Video Footage]

Kelly Rowland appeared on The Gayle King Show in celebration of her new solo album. She spoke on the meaning behind Here I Am, comparisons with her former bandmate and above anything - standing on her own. You can watch the clip below.

Ms. Rowland also made a trip to radio station Power 105.1 and chopped it up with The Breakfast Club.

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MUSIC NEWS: Jeezy announces TM103 Release Date

Young Jeezy not only celebrated the past, but looked toward the future during an intimate show in New York City. After commemorating the six-year anniversary of his debut Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, he shared the long-awaited release date for his next album Thug Motivation 103.

Taking the stage at Highline Ballroom, Jeezy revealed that his oft-delayed fourth LP will drop this fall. “My ni**a Kinky B. just told me that TM103 will be in stores September 20. Goodnight, I love ya’ll!” he told the crowd at the end of his 75-minute set, which featured appearances from Jay-Z, Kanye West, Fabolous, The Lox, and Bun B.

So far the album has produced the singles “Ballin’” with Lil Wayne and the celebratory “Shake Life,” which debuted last week.

Travis Barker plays drums on the album intro. “I did an intro with Drumma Boy,” the Blink-182 member previously told Rap-Up.com. “It was amazing. It was like this epic, Braveheart-sounding intro.”

Meanwhile, producer Drumma Boy promised TM103 would be worth the wait. “If I had to say one word, it would be classic,” he shared. “It’s gonna be a lot of love put into this record. It’s gonna be a lot of stories, drama, effects.”

Watch live streaming video from youngjeezy at livestream.com

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MUSIC NEWS: Newly married AMERIIE talks NEW ALBUM & More

‘1 Thing’ singer Ameriie has been generating quite the buzz for her upcoming ‘Cymatika Vol. 1′ album.  The album, which the singer revealed is expecting a spring 2012 release, will be preceded by the new summer single ‘Firestarter’.

While no official release date has been reported, the newlywed had an interview with RAPUP.com & provided details about the song, it’s parent album, and her desire to release an album every year.

How would you describe Cymatika, Vol. 1?
This album is pretty much trance, electronic, elements of house, heavy drums—not hip-hop in that sense, but drums that knock—and new wave with classic song structure. I probably finished about 80% of the project.  One thing I was experimenting with from a vocal aspect was androgyny and approaching the vocal in an androgynous fashion.  A lot of the songs don’t really sound like me. I think I’m gonna have to start putting out albums every year because that’s the only way I can keep up with myself creatively. Albums are bookmarks of where I am creatively. I really want to put out more albums.

Does the album have a theme?
The theme of the album is what it means to be human. I have songs about not being intimidated by society and what people think you should be, not wanting to be chic, kinda wanting to have your own identity and not feel like you have to follow the crowd. I also talk about self-suppression and how sometimes we suppress the feelings that we have or the ideas that we have.

What can you share about the first single, “FireStarter (Private Dancer)”?
On the surface, it’s about having fun, dancing the night away basically. A certain part of the song is fun, but it also speaks to our “look at me” culture a little bit. It’s kinda how everyone wants to be in the spotlight, not necessarily being in entertainment, just in some form. And kinda like how the world is a stage and how we are all the creator of our own reality. The hook goes, “‘Cause everybody in this whole wide world wants to be somebody in this world.” It’s very subtle, I don’t go deep into it like in the other songs.

What do you hope people take from this album?
For this project, people will really know me because it’s not just about romance, it’s about other stuff in general and what I believe. If they listen to the CD, they can actually come away with it and say, “I know her and what she’s about.”

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MAG COVERS: Kelly Rowland covers Vibe's JUICE Issue

Kelly Rowland serves us more than L!FE on August/September 2011 JUICE issue cover of Vibe Magazine. In her most revealing interview to date, Kelly opens up about everything from the Knowles in her life to sextoy shopping with the girls. Get glimpse of the story and read the full interview when the issue hits August 16. 

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On if she feels more appreciated in Europe
No, not really. People still compare me to B over there. I said in an interview recently, ‘You know, if you guys would be a little bit more intelligent and ask me about myself we’ll have a much better interview.’ You can’t want a story from me and keep asking me about the past.

On if she exhaled when she parted ways with Mathew Knowles
I did, but I also felt like, ‘Oh my God, what have I done?!’ I stayed in the house for two days. I was sad. It was like a funeral. I had to deaden that situation in order to start fresh. That’s a very long time to have the same manager and the same label.

On becoming comfortable with her sexuality
I came into my sexuality while I was recording this album. I can walk into a sex shop now and not worry about what people would say if they saw me in there. [....] I go at the right time. Nighttime. 1 a.m. The really good ones are open that late.

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'HERE I AM' in Stores & Online Today!!

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COMING SOON: Tia & Tamera Reality Show [Sneak Peek]

Sister, Sister stars Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley will debut their new reality show Tia & Tamera(formerly Tia & Tamera Take Two) on August 8 at 9:00pm ET/PT on the Style Network.

The docu-series centers around Tia’s first pregnancy (she and her husband, actor Cory Hardrict, welcomed their first child in June) and Tamera’s wedding to FOX News correspondent Adam Housely, whom she married in May.

CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW BELOW & MAKE SURE TO TUNE IN!! 

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CANDIDS: Ciara, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia & Michael Kors, Jay Z & Kanye PLUS MORE

Ciara was spotted during Malibu Rum’s Station Invasion Concert Tour at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como on Saturday.

(L-R) "Project Runway" host/judges Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, & Heidi Klum stop by 'Good Morning America' in New York City.

Kanye West & Jay Z perform with much speculation surrounding their new WATCH THE THRONE album/tour.

Katy Perry attends the NYC premiere of 'SMURFS'

Soul queen Aretha Franklin arrives at the NBC studios in New York with an injured foot.

A smiling Eva Longoria at Beso in Hollywood for an afterparty of the 15th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

Keri Hilson spotted in NYC on a rainy day!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Basketball Wives Season 3 Episode 8

The ladies' trip to Italy explodes as Tami's feud with Meeka reaches the boiling point, and one member of the circle calls it quits over the drama.

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MUSIC NEWS: Rihanna readies next single: 'Cheers (Drink To That)'

Rihanna has announced the title of her new single as 'Cheers (Drink To That), the sixth single to be taken from her latest album 'Loud.'

She sure does know how to milk an album for all it's worth.

The Bajan songstress revealed the news via a tweet to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, writing: "@PerezHilton hey boo, ur fav song is the brand new #LOUD single "CHEERS" to u being an A&R #RihannaNavy."

'Cheers' samples pop singer Avril Lavigne and was co-written by Rihanna and other writers including Jermaine Jackson. The new single was produced by The Runners who also worked on her previous ballad 'California King Bed.'

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MUSIC NEWS: Ashanti releases new PROMO pic/In the studio with Wayne

 

After seeing Ashanti and Lil Wayne twitpic’ing in the studio we kinda had a idea that she was working on some new music. Here is her official promo pic.

THOUGHTS?!?!

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MUSIC NEWS: CeeLo Green announces new GOODIE MOB album

Today (July 25), two weeks plus after announcing Goodie Mob was back in the lab, Cee Lo Green took to Twitter to announce the album title of the group's upcoming fifth studio album, to be released this fall.

"It's official NEW GOODIE MOB ALBUM "WE SELL DRUGS TOO!" this fall!!!! Expect nothing more than the same thang! I know u gone love it :) [sic]" Cee Lo tweeted.

Goodie Mob, compromised of T-Mo, Green, Khujo and Big Gipp, have dominated the charts from jump. Their first album peaked at No. 8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The quartet's sophomore project, "Still Standing" (1998), peaked at No. 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart on April 25, 1998 and No. 6 on the Billboard 200.

GOODIE MOB - BLACK ICE(SKY HIGH)

GOODIE MOB - CELL THERAPY

GOODIE MOB - SOUL FOOD

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UPDATE: Amy Winehouse Toxicology Report Two to Four Weeks Away

Officials are waiting for the results of a toxicology test, which are anticipated in two to four weeks. A coroner's representative maintains police have found no suspicious circumstances in the 27-year-old singer's Saturday death. 

Meanwhile, details about Winehouse's final hours are emerging. Chris Goodman, her U.K.-based representative, told media outlets today that a bodyguard hired to keep watch over the singer discovered her body. 

"She was in her bedroom after saying she wanted to sleep, and when he went to wake her he found she wasn't breathing," Goodman told MTV News. "He called the emergency services straight away. He was very shocked. At this stage no one knows how she died. She died alone in bed." 

Winehouse's parents returned to her north London house today, calling themselves "devastated and speechless." 

"Amy was about one thing, and that was love," Mitch Winehouse said to the fans and media gathered at the makeshrift shine outside his daughter's home. "Her whole life was devoted to her family friends, and to you guys as well. So we're devastated, and I'm speechless." 

Winehouse's family said she had visited the doctor as recently as Friday and received a clean bill of health. There were also reports that she had entered treatment again as recently as last month.

Winehouse was working on an album before she died but canceled her latest tour last month after a Serbia show.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Entourage Season 8 Episode 1

The eighth and final season of "Entourage" kicked off last night on HBO, and in order to make sure you hit the ground running, we've got exactly what you need to know going in. CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE BELOW!!

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FASHION: Louis Stewart Collection

If you’ve seen a Louis Vuitton backpack, travel or duffle bag over the last few years, then you’re already familiar with Louis Stewart’s work. Stewart was the only African-American designer at Louis Vuitton for four years and left last year to launch his own luxury accessory line – the Louis Stewart Collection. He’s been designing custom bags for entertainers like Keri, Drake, Rihanna, Justin Beiber, Lil Wayne, and others, along with many professional athletes. The collection includes a variety of handbag silhouettes plus accessories constructed of exotic materials like ostrich, zebra and pony skin, alligator and crocodile, plus suede and Italian leather, naturally. All bags come topped with 24-karat gold accents and all are custom made.

 Louis Stewart bags are not available in stores yet but you can inquire about getting one made online at LouisStewartCollection.com 

and his YOUTUBE channel as well!!

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DON'T MISS IT: BILLBOARD LIVE Q&A with Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland's already sizzling summer is about to get even hotter with the release of her highly-anticipated third solo album on Tuesday. And one day before "Here I Am" comes out, she'll be at Billboard.com for a Live Q&A on Monday, July 25 at 4:30pm ET answering fan tweets and chatting about the album live on camera.

We're sure you've got tons of burning questions for her about everything from working with Nelly, Lil Wayne, Big Sean and others on the album to her huge single, "Motivation," which already hit No. 1 on our R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Tweet all of your burning questions for Kelly to @billboarddotcom using hashtag #bbKelly. Then be sure to check out Billboard.com Monday to watch their Live Q&A with Kelly, hosted by Billboard.com in partnership with Ustream.

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SPOTTED: Jennifer Lopez Celebrates BDay in Miami

 

Fresh from her split with husband Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, who turns 42 today was spotted with Manager, Benny Medina, living it up in Miami to celebrate her birthday.

On Saturday night, Lopez and her entourage of 16 – which included her mother, sister, manager and stylist – enjoyed a lavish dinner at Scott Conant's restaurant, Scarpetta, inside the Fontainebleau hotel.  

"Jennifer and her group arrived around 9 p.m. and went directly to the private wine cellar for a pre-birthday dinner," a source tells PEOPLE. "It was very secluded and beautiful among the bottles with bold and vibrant labels. The meal was served on a long rectangle mirrored table with cloud-like chandeliers hanging above." 

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Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries Celebrate Their Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties in Vegas

Future husband and wife Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian celebrated their upcoming nuptials in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 23rd. The ladies took over TAO, while the boys headed over to LAVO. Kim’s guest included sisters Khloe and Kourtney, as well as long-time friend Lala Anthony. Meanwhile, Rob Kardashian and Lamar Odom partied with Kris.

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