FASHION: Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls on the cover of the latest VOGUE Australia

The latest issue of Vogue Australia features Puerto Rican Joan Smalls on the cover and a fashion editorial with Melbourne model Shanina Shaik, of Pakistani, Saudi Arabian and Lithuanian heritage. Smalls is the first model of color featured on Vogue Australia's cover since Samantha Harris, who is Aboriginal, in June 2010. "Joan is the No 2 model in the world rankings, after Lara Stone, so she's clearly hot," said Kirstie Clements,...

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CANDIDS: Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Cedric the Entertainer, Halle Berry & MORE

Rihanna on the balcony of The Park Hyatt Hotel, Sydney Australia 8th April 2012. Nicki Minaj hosts the Nokia Lumia 900 launch at Times Square at the Renaissance Hotel. April 6, 2012. Cedric the Entertainer seen arriving to the grand opening of Mixology 101 Bar and Lounge in Los Angeles. Actress Halle Berry and boyfriend Olivier Martinez spent the day at the beach with Halle's daughter Nahla Aubry in Malibu, Florida on April 7, 2012....

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Erykah Badu, Solange, Missy & More hit up HENNESSY's Wild Rabbit event In NYC [PHOTOS &VIDEO]

New York City’s legendary Highline Stages provided the setting for Hennessy’s "Wild Rabbit" campaign launch last night.  Solange Knowles showed up looking fab as always as she hit the 1's and 2's, plus Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot, Gabrielle Union & more partied alongside director Martin Scorsese.    Missy Elliot performing      GIANTS' Victor Cruz Erykah & Martin Scorsese ...

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: VH1's Behind the Music: AALIYAH

In this week’s episode of Behind The Music, VH1 takes a look back at the brief yet remarkable career of Aaliyah, whose life was cut tragically short at the tender age of 22 when her plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the Bahamas.  This episode, which originally aired back in 2001, has been updated with brand new and never before seen interviews, including her friend and mentor, Missy Elliott. This special sneak preview of the...

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CANDIDS: Kerry Washington, Amber Rose, Will I Am, Steve Harvey, Toni Braxton & Gabrielle Union

Actress Kerry Washington was spotted heading into 'Good Morning America' to promote her new show 'SCANDAL' which premiered on ABC tonight. Model Amber Rose made her exit from the Virgin America Launch Party in Philadelphia, PA on April 5, 2012 wearing an interesting pair of monkey shoes. Will i am with no hat or sunnies walking through the The Star Hotel. Steve Harvey gives his wife Marjorie a kiss goodbye as she leaves their New...

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GOSSIP: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian the new 'It' Couple?

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for what will surely be the flashiest celebrity couple of all time: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.Kim and Kanye (Kimye? Kanyim?) may not be in love, but they're certainly a thing. They're an attention-grabbing, gold and fur-wearing thing. And you'll be seeing an awful lot of them, at least until Kim's ex Reggie Bush comes back into the picture or one of their overworked publicists quits. In...

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jennifer Lopez ' Dance Again' Ft. Pitbull

Lopez has filmed an accompanying music video for 'Dance Again' which premiered earlier today. The track, produced by RedOne, who previously worked with the star on her 2011 global hit 'On The Floor'. It has yet to be announced whether 'Dance Again' will head a new studio album from Lopez or serve as a trailer cut for a heavily-rumored Greatest Hits collection.Lopez recently revealed that she will headline her first ever concert in...

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Monica Preps for Album Release: Performs on AOL Sessions

The promotional campaign for Monica‘s upcoming album ‘New Life’ (April 10) finds the somber R&B singer performing a mini-concert for AOL Sessions. The songstress blazed through her impressive catalogue of top 40 hits including ‘Angel of Mine’ and ‘So Gone’, as well as new tracks like ‘It All Belongs To Me’ to name a few. {Source} Get you a full serving of the vocal powerhouse below...and pre-order that album Thoughts?! ...

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Rick Ross Feat Drake & French Montana – Stay Schemin [Single Artwork & Video]

Rick Ross and the good folks at Maybach Music Group have decided to make'Stay Schemin', which features Drake and French Montana from his “Rich Forever” mixtape, a single for his upcoming album 'God Forgives I Don’t.' The single is expected to hit iTunes soon...

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NEW MUSIC: Kelly Rowland - 'Need A Reason' ['Think Like A Man' Soundtrack]

Hard at work on her 4th studio album, Kelly Rowland ensures she remains present in the Urban arena by appearing on the soundtrack to one of Black Hollywood’s biggest movies – ‘Think Like A Man’. The ‘Motivation’ singer teams up with RCA’s Bei Major and Future for ’Need A Reason’. Take a listen to the Empress in action below!! ...

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FASHION: Solange Knowles for Complex April 2012

Solange Knowles can’t seem to miss style-wise, and her spread for Complex Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Issue is no exception. Rocking bold prints by Kenzo and Margarita Sapala accented by spunky shades and bangles, the dj/musician/fashionista revealed some of her preferences — including her favorite reality tv star — in a game of “Would You Rather.” Some excerpts from the interview: I’d rather be submissive than dominant. Strong,...

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TV Roundup: Oprah Winfrey Calls OWN a Mistake

  Oprah Winfrey appeared on CBS This Morning and admitted that launching her own network has been far more difficult than she anticipated, even going so far as to call it a "mistake.""The idea of creating a network was something that I wanted to do," she told Charlie Rose and Gayle King. "Had I known that it was this difficult, I might have done something else."OWN has struggled heavily since launching in January 2011. While the network...

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NEW MUSIC: T.I. 'Love This Life'

T.I. delivers the lead single off his upcoming album, Trouble Man. It's "Love This Life," an upbeat romp from the Atlanta stalwart who appears to have another hit on his hands here. While it might not be as tough as what we heard on his F*ck The City Up mixtape it's definitely a radio friendly cut and will appeal to all audiences. Check out the smooth flow of the undisputed King of da South below. Thoughts?! ...

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'Sparkle' Trailer Featuring the late Whitney Houston is released [Photos & Video]

The trailer for Whitney Houston’s final film debuted on NBC’s “Today” show Monday. The TriStar remake of the 1976 Supremes-inspired flick, which stars Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Cee-Lo Green, & Tika Sumpter is due to hit theaters August 17th, and marks Houston’s first return to movie acting in 16 years.  The movie which is based on three sisters who form a successful singing group deal with the turmoil of fame...

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SAY WHAT: Megan Good is Officially off the Market

  Another Hollywood beauty is officially off the dating market. Actress Meagan Good recently revealed her engagement to Columbia Pictures VP of Production, DeVon Franklin.  According to TMZ, the two met while on the set of last year’s, Jumping The Broom–which Meagan starred in and Franklin produced.  Franklin popped the question to Good last month, but the happy couple decided to keep the good news under wraps. Besides being a...

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HOT SHOTS: Brandy Surprises in YRB Magazine

Brandy’s solo return to the charts is almost here and the diva has lit the fuse of excitement among her eager fanbase. In a candid new interview with YRB magazine, Brandy shared several details about her upcoming ‘Two Eleven’ album, such as how she chose the record’s title and how she plans to expand her unique sound with the project. Working with songwriters such as Sean Garrett and Frank Ocean, Brandy has crafted ‘Two Eleven’ to target...

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