KELLY ROWLAND INTRODUCES "ROSE COLORED GLASSES," SPOTTED IN NYC

Kelly Rowland is moving forward with her Top 40-targeted single, "Rose Colored Glasses," by shooting a 3D MUSIC VIDEO, and discussing the creation of the song with I Heart Radio. Paps also caught up with Kelly leaving lunch at Da Silvano in the West Village. She's been in NYC doing tons of promo for her upcoming album which is rumored to be titled One Woman Show according to Blazing Swarm. 

I'm not sure why the Dr. Luke produced "Rose Colored Glasses" has yet to pick up steam on the charts.  It's the perfect radio single, and i honestly can say that if it was recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, or Jordin Sparks that it would already have been a massive hit.  I don't know what the US has against Kelly Rowland, but hopefully, she can have another single break stateside sooner than later. 

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CELEBRITY ROUND UP: SOLANGE, TRISTAN WILDS, LINDSAY LOHAN, & JASON DERULO

Friend in my head, Solange Knowles, was spotted leaving lunch at The Grove in Los Angeles. Solo is set to release her much anticipated follow up to Sol-Angel & The Hadley St. Dreams in November, and is most recently featured on the Of Montreal track "Sex Karma."  Meanwhile, a happy and healthy Lindsay Lohan posed for the paps during a stop at a gas station in Hollywood. She was granted early release from rehab, but has a laundry list of stipulations.  Good luck with that, Lilo. 

Actor Tristan Wilds(l) was all smiles as he headed out of Voyeur nightclub over the weekend.  The 90210 star is currently filming for the upcoming season which is slated to begin mid-September. Music newcomer, Jason Derulo, also hit the town this past weekend pulling up to Movida nightclub in a silver Rolls Royce.  Derulo's recently had three top 10 singles, and written songs for Birdman, Cassie, and Pitbull.   

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WHO'D SING IT BETTER? JOJO'S "IN THE DARK"

I'm really liking Jojo's buzz single "In The Dark" from her upcoming Mixtape Can't Take That Away From Me. It's a completely different direction than we've heard from the young singer, and is despcribed as a "very sensual record and there’s an undertone of sadness to it." Read more to find out who i thought could have sang this song better. 

JANELLE MONAE IS TARDY FOR THE PARTY, DISAPPOINTS AT OUTSIDE LANDS

Janelle Monae recently played the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco, but she didn't leave a good taste in the crowd's mouth.  I was browsing one of my favorite music sites, Indie Shuffle, and came across a less than stellar review of her performance...which started 25 minutes late (which is no good in the festival world).

"It might have been a combination of the anticipation, excitement, and expectation. It might have been a combination of too much standing, too much beer, and too many spicy corn dogs. But Janelle Monae’s Outside Lands performance can only be summed up in a very popular, albeit overused, internet slang acronym: WTF?

First, her tardiness. Absolutely unacceptable at a festival when music-lovers painstakingly plan their schedule and swim through crowds to see a favored artist."

CLICK TO READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW   

VENUS WILLIAMS PARTNERS WITH MAJOR FASHION LABEL FOR 2010 US OPEN LOOK

I know you all remember the lace dress and skin-colored shorts that Venus Williams rocked at this years French Open.  Well, the seven time Grand Slam champ plans to rock a completely different look for the 2010 US Open which kicks off today.

In partnership with her clothing line Eleven and Ralph Lauren, Venus designed the limited-edition US Open Stretch Venus Dress.  The dress retails for $198.00, and 15% of sales will be donated to the Women's Sports Foundation.

I wish Venus luck in her quest to grab another grand slam title before she retires her racket.  I would personally like to see her win another US Open, and this is the perfect opportunity since kid sis, Serena, will not be playing due to a foot injury.  In regards to her French Open look, Venus has no regrets telling PageSix:

"[That dress is] very historical at this point. I would do it the absolute same way. I was trying to do something fun that was still functional."

PARIS HILTON ARRESTED FOR DRUG POSSESSION

Paris, let Lindsay be great! According to the Associated Press, "Smoke wafting from a Cadillac Escalade on the Las Vegas Strip ignited Paris Hilton's latest legal troubles late Friday, when a motorcycle officer who suspected the smell was marijuana stopped the vehicle and police say a bag of cocaine fell out of the 29-year-old socialite's purse. It's the second time this year Hilton has been arrested on drug possession allegations, although authorities in South Africa dropped marijuana charges earlier this summer."

FULL STORY HERE

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WALKS TO THEIR OWN BEAT: MARY-KATE OLSEN

My favorite Olsen twin (we're not politically correct around here), Mary-Kate, is the cover girl for the September issue of Marie Claire.  Just over five feet tall, MK serves up some sex appeal along with her unique sense of style for the inside spread.  She's an actress, designer, producer, and entrepreneur, and definitely someone who walks to their own beat. 

Scans via The Fashion Source