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CANDIDS| TARAJI P. HENSON & TYRESE HUGGED UP AT HER OSCAR CELEBRATION + NIA & SANAA

A recently refined [she hasn't always looked this fabulous] Taraji P. Henson celebrated her Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination with a private dinner, and was all hugged up with Baby Boy co-star Tyrese:

Maybe the chemistry they had in the movie wasn't all acting?

Taraji's good friends Nia Long & Sanaa Lathan were also at the dinner. I believe she really deserves this Oscar...her performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was phenomenal.

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CHRISTINA MILIAN & TOCCARA AT THE DREAM'S LISTENING SESSION/ [VIDEO] USHER GETS INKED UP + WORKING ON NEW ALBUM WITH JD

Last night, Christina Milian was all cuddled up with The Dream at the listening session for his new album Love vs. Money:




Toccara was also in the mix. She has a workout video, check out some stills from it at [FRESH & FAB].

Check out some in-studio footage with Jermaine Dupri, Usher, and Johnta Austin. Toward the end you can check out Usher's "sleeve"...he got his entire arm tatted up while in Vegas:

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NEWS| DAWN RICHARD SAYS DANITY KANE IS OVER

The last solid information we knew about Danity Kane was that Diddy humiliated both Aubry and D Woods by firing them from the group on national television, and then there were rumors that Shannon Bex was thinking about leaving. Yesterday, Dawn Richard offically announced that Danity Kane is over.

Apparently, Diddy invited all former members of the group to tape the new season of Making the Band, but only Dawn and Aundrea showed up when it was time for the cameras to roll. Read the full story at MTV News, and check out what Dawn had to say:

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[THIS TIME IT'S TRUE] KELLY ROWLAND SPLITS FROM MATTHEW KNOWLES MGT

For as long as i can remember, there has been talk of Kelly Rowland firing Matthew Knowles as her manager, but finally the rumor (and suggestion) has turned in to a reality. Check out this news wire from AP:

"Kelly Rowland says she will always be a part of Beyonce's family, but she no longer will be managed by the superstar's father.

Rowland and Matthew Knowles announced Wednesday that he is bowing out as her manager. He's guided her career since she was kid, when he put her in Destiny's Child along with Beyonce. He even helped raise her.

Both Rowland and Knowles — who still manages daughter Beyonce — called the split amicable. Both say they will always be family.

Rowland has sold millions of records as part of Destiny's Child, but her solo career hasn't matched that success. Rowland — who turns 27 next month — did not say who her new manager will be."

Only time will tell if this split is the best thing for Kelly's career. What do you guys think, will it make a difference?

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CANDIDS| LETOYA LUCKETT, EVE, & HALLE

The good folks over at 7Days7Nights caught up with Letoya Luckett out and about last night. I'm loving the shorter hair Toya is rocking as well as her new single "Not Anymore."

Eve was spotted leaving dinner at Crustacean in Beverly Hills the other night. The last time is saw her working was for the season finale of the CW show Stylista. I wonder what Eve's been up to in her spare time?

I'm a firm believer that Halle Berry is a certified G, because her ass is never with a bodyguard. Yesterday, the paparazzi caught up with her when she was hitting up the shopping market in Beverly Hills. I think we see her doing more household shopping that we do on Rodeo...and that's why i love her.

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KIMORA SHOWS OFF HER BABY BUMP IN MEXICO CITY

Yesterday, i posted pics of Kimora Lee which showed signs that she was pregnant, but today all of the speculation ends. The mother is two is indeed expecting her third child, and showed off her baby bump at the Mexico City launch of her Baby Phat clothing line:

Congrats to both Kimora and boyfriend Djimon!

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PREGNANCY WATCH| KIMORA LEE & JESSICA SIMPSON

Yesterday, Kimora Lee and boyfriend Djimon were spotted in West Hollywood after picking up her daughters Ming & Aoki Lee. Kimora has picked up weight in her face and really all over. Maybe she's expecting:



Likewise, singer Jessica Simpson has put on weight all over...especially in her face. Check out picks from her performance at the 99.9 Kiss Country 24th annual chili cook off in Pembroke Pines, Florida (a check is a check):

QCU will surely be following both ladies in the upcoming months. What do you guys think?

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HOT OR NOT?| TRISH "DON'T WATCH ME"

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TRISH| "DON'T WATCH ME" [LISTEN]

Quicksters, let me introduce you to Trish, an upcoming artist, whose music intertwines the elements of electrifying R&B and captivating funk with an edgy hip-hop feel. Trish has performed at showcases and concerts in both NYC and Toronto, receiving accolades from each city's top taste-makers. Her anticipated catchy beat-fuelled single, "Don't Watch Me," will officially be released in early 2009, but is already accumulating a significant about of downloads on MySpace. The accompanying video was diredt by Lil X (Jay-Z, Rihanna, Usher), and is a career highlight for Trish; "I was alwas a huge fan of his work. I was a dream com true for him to be involved in this project.

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CANDIDS| MEGAN GOOD LEAVING CLUB MY HOUSE/ BEYONCE ARRIVING AT LAX

Last night, hot actress Megan Good was spotted on her way out of LA club My House. She looked great in this simple outfit. I really like the fact that she isn't afraid of wearing the same shoes twice...it's one of those Hollywood no-nos, but i see no harm:

Also, photogs caught up with Beyonce upon arrival at LAX yesterday:

...i wonder where cousin Angie was? It looks like B may have gotten a new assistant.

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EVENT| HOUSEWIVES OF ATL AT W ATLANTA BUCKHEAD OPENING

My second favorite ATL housewife [i like Lisa most], NeNe Leakes, attended the grand opening of the W Atlanta in Buckhead last night.

Michelle Trachtenberg| Sophia Bush| Olivia Palermo [MTV's The City]| Kim Zoiciak

Designer Michael Knight

Sheree & Kim| I'm not going to lie, Kim and her extensions were looking much better at this event! And check out Sheree's side-eye...she must have seen NeNe coming! Code 10, Man down, time to go!

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CELEBS ARE JUST LIKE US| FT. KIM KARDASHIAN + REGIE BUSH + CHRISTINA MILIAN + MEL B

THEY HAVE A CASUAL LUNCH| Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Reggie Bush lunched in LA.

THEY LEARN TO SKI| While in Park City for Sundance, Christinia Milian took time out to take skiing lessons.

THEY TAN| Mel B and her children were spotted leaving an LA tanning salon.

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WHO ROCKED IT BEST?| BEYONCE AND SOLANGE IN MARC JACOBS

In this Who Rocked it Best? post the very different Knowles sisters both wore different versions of a Marc Jacobs belted dress. Solange first rocked the print at a promotional event in Tokyo, but big sis Beyonce was spotted in a shorter, more fitted version of the dress at a New Year's party. So which sister rocked it best?

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NEWS| MICHELLE WILLIAMS TEAMS UP WITH SELF MAGAZINE TO SHARE HER WORKOUT SECRETS & TO PROVE SHE'S NOT TO THIN

Since the Destiny Fulfilled era, it seems that Michelle Williams has been catching heat about her slim figure. The singer has previously explained that she is naturally lean, and as of late, the negative comments about her body have cooled off. To further show the public that she is perfectly healthy, Williams has teamed up with Self Magazine (Jan 09 issue) to share her work out secrets. Here's a excerpt from the article:

Williams's trainer, Jennifer Hogg, put her on the program to prep for a scene in the musical The Color Purple in which Williams had to reveal her butt. "I wanted people to be like, 'Shame on Michelle, but ooh she looks good,'" says the star. "The results are great." She kept up the workouts after her theater stint and says she's proud of the sexy tone she has today: "I'll be brushing my teeth, see my arm in the mirror and think, cool." READ MORE AT SELF.COM

Check out the video footage of Michelle working out. From what i see, Millie is very lean, but also has great muscle tone and amazing abs:

INAUGURATION CADIDS W/ SANTOGOLD + ROSARIO DAWSON| KANYE PERFORMS "HEARTLESS/TOUCH THE SKY" AT YOUTH BALL [VIDEO]

Yesterday, Rosario Dawson hosted the Manifest Hope Inauguration Party, and hot artist Santogold gave a performance. Also, check out Kanye's Medley of "Heartless" and "Touch the Sky" from the MTV Youth Ball:

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EVENT|THE INAUGURAL BALLS: PRESIDENT OBAMA & FIRST LADY MICHELLE DANCE TO BEYONCE + KANYE'S NEW HAIRCUT (DO WE LIKE?)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the crowd gathered for MTV & ServiceNation's Youth Inaugural Ball which took place at the Hilton Washington last night. President Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States yesterday, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US.

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore were correspondents for the event, while Usher was spotted chatting in the crowd.

Kanye took to the stage with VJ Sway, then alone to give a performance. He is rocking a new haircut, but i'm not sure if i'm feeling his look.

President Obama & First Lady Michelle danced to Beyonce performing "At Last" at the Neighborhood Ball:

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JAMIE FOXX, JOHN LEGEND AT PRE-INAUGURATION CELEBRATION + SUNDANCE SIGHTINGS W/ NIA LONG, ZOE KRAVTIZ

The celebrity world is all hustle-bustle on MLK Day with the inauguration tomorrow, and the 2009 Sundance Film Festival underway↓

Both Jessica Alba and Jamie Foxx were spotted at the Tropicana pre-inauguration party at Renaissance Washington Hotel. I like Jessica's new hair cut, i guess.

John Legend and his beautiful lady Christine Teigen also hit up the Tropicana event.

Over at Park City, Utah, Nia Long, Chris Rock and Zoe Kravitz were in the mix.

Nia Long & Chris attended the screening of "Good Hair," and Zoe was captured while on a coffee run.

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