MoMA Garden Party 2012: Solange Knowles, Santigold & Rachel Roy

The art world's elite gathered for the MoMA's 2012 Party in the Garden fete on Tuesday evening, where celebs including Rachel Roy, DJ for the evening, Solange Knowles, who wore a Flaminia Saccucci Green Floral Blazer and Knicker Short Skirt,
 provided the sounds for the night. Recording artist Santigold also celebrated the annual bash.

Santigold took to the stage to perform for the $150/ticket after party (dinner went from $2,500 to $100,000). 

Check out more hot shots from the event below!

Rachel Roy in Rachel Roy 

Santigold in a Marni dress and Vivienne Westwood Shoes

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BET Awards Nominations: Kanye West, Beyonce Lead The Pack

Expect lots of drama, plenty of laughs and possibly even a few superheroes in the building when Samuel L. Jackson hosts the 2012 BET Awards on July 1, live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. On Tuesday (May 22), BET announced the nominees for their 2012 awards show and even confirmed performances by Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj (though there was no official word on whether the Hulk will attend).

BET president Stephen Hill held a press conference in New York City on Tuesday, and with the help of Big Sean, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Diggy, Mindless Behavior and Melanie Fiona, he spilled the beans about the big show. Samuel L. wasn't in attendance, but "The Avengers" star sent a pre-taped message promising that the show will be "too big to miss." 

Sean broke through last year when he dropped his debut LP Finally Famous. Next, the "Marvin & Chardonnay" MC will appear on G.O.O.D Music's Cruel Summer compilation and then follow up with his sophomore album.

Sean isn't the only big dog being honored at the awards show. Chris Brown, Usher and Bruno Mars are among the nominees in the Best Male R&B category, while Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna will duke it out in the Best Female category. The Throne, Diddy-Dirty Money, Maybach Music Group and Eminem's Bad Meets Evil will compete for Best Group, and Nicki Minaj looks to be the favorite for Best Female Hip Hop.

For the full list of categories and nominees, check BET.com.

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NEW MUSIC: Dwele - 'What Profit'

Detroit native Dwele dropped "What Profit" today, the first single from his upcoming and currently untitled fifth album. 

The Grammy nominated crooner and musician, whose last album was 2010's W.ants W.orld W.omen, is almost too smooth on the new song, breaking down just how it would be if he was your man.

 His vocals mostly skate over a simple guitar-drum break, which--aside from being very summery--is totally effective in conveying intimacy. 

Give "Profit" a few listens below.

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CANDIDS: Cassie, Chris Tucker, Chaka Khan, Pitbull & MORE

Model Cassie attends "Killing Them Softly" premiere at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Chris Tucker at the "Killing Them Softly" red carpet premiere at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals on the famous Croisette Avenue.

Chaka Khan attends the 40th Annual Fifi awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on May 21, 2012 in New York City.

Musician Pitbull is in a great mood as he is spotted leaving the "Late Show With David Letterman" in New York City.

Nicole Richie attends the 40th Annual Fifi awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on May 21, 2012 in New York City.

Actress Jane Lynch attends the 40th Annual Fifi awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on May 21, 2012 in New York City.

Brad Pitt at the "Killing Them Softly" red carpet premiere at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals on the famous Croisette Avenue.

Actress Mariska Hargitay attends the 40th Annual Fifi awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on May 21, 2012 in New York City.

Will Smith is in a great mood as he leaves the "Late Show With David Letterman" in New York City where the "Men In Black 3" star signed autographs and flashed a peace sign to fans.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: VH1 Storytellers: Jill Scott

Singer, songwriter, poet and actress Jill Scott is a woman of many looks. From her various hairstyles to versatile fashion styles, this dynamic soul artist always keeps it fresh. Kicking off the 16th season of VH1 Storytellers, Jill Scott shows us a few of the outfits she’ll be wearing during her highly anticipated performance

Watch a few excerpts from the Philly neo-soul as she delivers sensational impassioned versions of her biggest and best on a very special VH1 Storytellers!

Jill Scott Storytellers Performance 1 - Music Videos - Live Performances

Jill Scott Storytellers Performance 3 - Music Videos - Live Performances

He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) (VH1 Storytellers) - Music Videos - Live Performances

Golden (VH1 Storytellers) - Music Videos - Live Performances

Blessed (VH1 Storytellers) - Music Videos - Live Performances

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NEW MUSIC: Whitney Houston ft. Jordin Sparks - 'Celebrate'

Whitney Houston sparkles on her last-ever recording, the feel-good "Sparkle" soundtrack number "Celebrate."

Recorded with co-star Jordin Sparks and produced by R. Kelly, the song serves as the lead single for the late Houston's last-ever film.

"Celebrate" premiered on Ryan Seacrest's website earlier this morning, a day after Sparks appeared at the Billboard Music Awards to pay tribute to her co-star by performing Houston's legendary "Bodyguard" single "I Will Always Love You."

"I put myself completely, 100 percent onstage every time I perform," Sparks told MTV News of giving "everything" for her Houston tribute. "It's just very special. I feel very honored to be able to honor Whitney in this way and to sing one of her songs. I've actually never performed this song before ever. It's one of the songs I've always been like, 'Leave that alone,' so it's nerve-racking for me," she admitted.

"Sparkle" is set to open on August 17. Meanwhile take a listen to the track below!

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Vh1 Releases Super-Trailer: Single Ladies(Season 2)

VH1 show Single Ladies is heading back to your favorite primetime slot!

Check out the newly released “super-trailer” for the LisaRaye McCoy fronted show above…

 The shows premiere episode will air next Monday, May 28th.

Will you be tuning in??

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GOSSIP: VH1 reveals cast of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'?

VH1’s new docu-soap, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” a spin-off of the very successful original version, debuts June 18 with a cast mostly packed with names and faces that may only be familiar to Atlanta hip-hop fans. So to be broadly appealing, it will have to come down to personalities and chemistry. Will they pop? Will they entertain? Will they provide the proper amount of manufactured drama?

Cast members include:

Stevie J., a three-time Grammy Award winning producer who has worked with Diddy, Jay-Z and Mariah Carey.

• Stevie J’s girlfriend Mimi Faust.

• Up-and-coming Latina rapper Joseline.

• Lil Scrappy, his girlfriend Erica Dixon and his mom, nicknamed “Momma Dee.”

• Atlanta rapper Rasheeda, who is still seeking a big break, plus her manager and husband Kirk Frost.

• Songbird K Michelle

• Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd

The original version, which has already aired two seasons since its debut in March, 2011, regularly draws 2 to 3 million viewers per week in its original airing. These shows are basically variations on the “Real Housewives” theme. Ensemble casts of women with somewhat similar interests (or geographic locations) set to argue, bicker and occasionally throw fists if necessary to get air time.

WILL YOU BE TUNING IN?

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HOT SHOTS: D’Angelo for GQ Magazine June 2012

From the looks of things, D’Angelo is back! Check out the photos of the soul singer in GQ magazine June 2012 issue. We have seen him fall off the past few years, but he just may be ready for that comeback the fans has been waiting on. This is his first photo shoot in more than a decade.

In recent news, D'Angelo will be apart of the
Budweiser Made in America Festival which Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter announced one week ago at the Art Museum.
The two-day concert festival takes place Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 


LiveNation is expected to announce the full roster today, and spokespeople for the concert promoter didn't immediately return a request for comment this morning.
Tickets, which include a $99 two-day pass option, are to go on sale Wednesday at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

 Are you ready for his return? 

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VIDEO PREMIERE: DJ Khaled – Take It To The Head (feat. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne)

DJ Khaled releases an all-star single called "Take It to the Head" from his upcoming studio album. The disc jokey collaborates with top-notch artists Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross in the new track. 

The music video was filmed earlier in May, just a few days after his tour bus caught fire while he was on his way to 2012 Grad Bash in Orlando. He and his entourage escaped the fire uninjured, but lost his jewelry, clothes and other valuable things. 

In addition to the "Take It to the Head", there are two more new music videos arriving online. One is released by B.o.B for his track "Play for Keeps" from second album "Strange Clouds", and the other is debuted by Kreayshawn for her 2 Chainz-featured song "Breakfast" from upcoming debut album "SomethingAbout Kreay". 

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FASHION: 2012 Billboard Music Awards [Brandy, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood & MORE]

At the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, all the top pop stars were making major sartorial statements. See Miley's stems, Carrie's frills, Brandy's curls and more below!!

Brandy in a fringed Herve Leger Spring 2012, worn with a mass of voluminous curls and a thick helping of electric blue eyeshadow.

 Carrie Underwood in a whimsical Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 look.

  Billboard Woman of the Year Taylor Swift  dawned a floor-length crimson Elie Saab Pre- Fall 2012 gown with a lace bodice.

Natasha Bedingfield

Julianne Hough in Kaufmanfranco

Chrissy Teigen

Jordin Sparks in Diane Von Furstenberg

Amber Rose

Katy Perry in Blumarine

Nelly Furtado in Alberta Ferretti

Miley Cyrus in Jean Paul Gaultier

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HOT SHOTS: Billboard Music Awards 2012: The Show [Wiz Khalifa, Bobbi Christina, Taylor Swift & MORE]

Adele had another one of those nights at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, taking home a whopping twelve awards including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album during an evening of scorching performances by the likes of Katy Perry and Justin Bieber, a tribute to the late Whitney Houston, and a once-in-a-generation Icon Award for Stevie Wonder.

 

2012 BBMAs: SEE WINNERS LIST

Check out more photos from the event below!

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