CONCERT PICS|→ KANYE HITS THE STAGE AT WEBSTER HALL

The guy who's Ego is his imaginary friend Kanye West supported Star Trak group, The Clipse, last night during their set at Webster Hall in New York City.

Kanye recently held a concert at the Chicago theater to raise funds for his Kanye West Foundation. Go HERE to watch the entire concert.

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NEWS BREAK|→ JOE JACKSON SAYS THAT OMER BHATTI IS MICHAEL'S SON

In a recent interview with TVOne, Joe Jackson revealed that he knew that Michael Jackson had another child, and proceeds to allude that that child is indeed Omar Bhatti. Watch the clip below:

The conflict is the fact that just days ago Bhatti's friend told press that Bhatti was simply Michael's best friend, and of no relation to the late King of Pop. The MJ saga continues...

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HAIR WARS|→ LIL' MAMA BRINGS BACK THE DOOKIE BRAIDS AT AN ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Yes, i blame Cassie. After she shaved half her head, everybody want to try out a "different" look. Last night, Lil' Mama debuted her [dookie braids] at Fabolous' album release party at The Maritime Hotel in New York City:

Letoya Luckett was there too, but i can't really focus on her thanks to what's atop Lil' Mama's head. What do you Quicksters think about this new look?

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INTERVIEW|→ ZOE KRAVITZ SITS DOWN WITH ABC, SAYS SHE'S NO "IT GIRL, NOT WORKING BUT STILL FAMOUS"

According to ABC, Zoe Kravitz is on the brink of stardom. I would have to agree after watching this interview; the girl CAN SING, act, and is a spitting image of her beautiful mother Lisa Bonet.

CANDIDS|→ KIM KARDASHIAN OUTSIDE OF MTV STUDIOS + ALEXA CHUNG INTERVIEW

A newly single Kim Kardashian was sexy leaving MTV studios in some dope Givenchy Bird Cage Booties [click to getcha some] earlier today.

She was there to tape an interview for It's On With Alexa Chung. That show is fast becoming one of my favorite talk shows, and it's much better than TRL. Watch the interview below...Kim discusses her ass, but dodges questions about her break-up with Reggie Bush:

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EVENT COVERAGE|→ LILY ALLEN PREVIEWS JEWELRY LINE DURING LONDON TEA

Lily Allen, i must ask...when did you become so classy? I remember when you first hit the US music scene all [chubby, rude, and badly dressed] but now look at you, such a chic lady having afternoon tea.

The tea event was held at London's Claridges Hotel to present Allen's self-named jewelry line. The line is expected to launch in September, but store availability remains TBA...most-likely because the jewelry looks like this:

FAIL.

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ANTHONY MACKIE ATTENDS HUGO BOSS EVENT + WATCH HIS HILARIOUS ALEXA CHUNG INTERVIEW

Last week, Anthony Mackie (Tupac, Notorious) hit up the Hugo Boss celebration for it's new fragrance, Boss Orange, in New York City. The actor recently appeared on It's On With Alexa Chung to discuss women, theater, and his new movie The Hurt Locker. I like this young actor after watching this interview, so check it out:

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SPOTTED|→ RIHANNA IN NY, LEAVING TRIBECA OFFICE

Forget the Caribbean side eye, I just want to know who gets all of Rihanna's clothes after she wears them, lol. The singer was spotted earlier in the day leaving an office in Tribeca:

I was opposed to this road-runner inspired hairdo at first, but now it's growing on me.

I'm just ready for the day that i get to write a post about Ri Ri doing something other than being out & about. Can we get a leak off the next album, performance, or interview about the Chris Brown assault? Still whatever she's doing, we know that she'll be fly doing it-

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BIG SEAN OUT & ABOUT AT S.O.B.'S, NYC

Kanye's GOOD Music artist, Big Sean, hit up DJ Peter Rosenberg's b'day celebration at S.O.B.'s in New York City. The VIDEO for his first single "Getcha Some" off Finally Famous dropped last week.

Sean kicked it with singer Brandon Hines. The release date for Finally Famous is still TBA, but hopefully it sees the light of day soon. The rap game needs some more solid players-

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CATCHING UP W/→ CHRIS BROWN TALKING TO NYPD OFFICERS

How's this for a photo shoot Gucci Mane? Chris Brown posed with NYPD officers before hitting up a Manhattan basket ball court yesterday.

It seems that all has been forgiven; Pretty Chrissy taking pics with female officers and what not. His PR people are really just trying to make up for that sorry video he put out last week.

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SPOTTED|→ USHER DEPARTING LAX

Usher was spotted going through the security check point before boarding a flight out of LAX. Just like regular citizens, the singer had to take off his jacket before walking through the metal detector:

Usher is currently working on a new album that will hopefully make us forget the lackluster performance of Here I Stand. The album had some solid tracks, but Tameka Foster brought down his appeal in my opinion; lets see how he does without him her around.

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CATCHING UP W/→ CHANEL IMAN AT THE GROVE

Supermodel Chanel Iman & her new boyfriend were photographed in the concierge area of The Grove after gabbing some take out:

Last i heard, Chanel was dating LA rapper Tyga (in May of 09 the two were featured in Vogue). Looks to me like she's settled for a more "normal" look-alike of her ex.

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CONCERT PICS|→ SANTIGOLD PERFORMS AT PALEO

Santigold's unique swag was in full effect during her performance at the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland this past weekend.

Santi was performing to support her 2008 release Santogold. *WIKIPEDIA FACT* "In February 2009, Santogold changed her stage name to Santigold, as a result of infomercial jeweler Santo Gold threatening legal action."

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DIDDY INTRODUCES THE WORLD TO "DIRTY MONEY" + INFO ON MAKING HIS BAND

To coordinate with tomorrow's premiere of Making His Band (July 27th, MTV), Diddy took to YouTube to introduce the world to Dirty Money, the trio that will be responsible for the sound of his new album Last Train to Paris.

Diddy describes the group, which is comprised of himself, Dawn of Danity Kane, and Kalenna, as "a whole lot of chocolate!" Check out the introduction below:

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SPOTTED|→ BEYONCE WEEKEND SHOPPING IN NYC

As the end of the I Am...Sasha Fierce World Tour nears, Beyoncé was spotted in NYC over the weekend heading into Ricky’s Costume Shop:

Supposedly, I Am… Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition) will be released on September 4, 2009, and will feature both unreleased singles and an updated video anthology.

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FRESH MUSIC ♫| JAY-Z'S "RUN THIS TOWN" FT. RIHANNA & KANYE WEST

♪"RUN THIS TOWN"♪

I was at one of my favorite music blogs, XCLUSIVE ZONE, today and they'd posted the new single from The Blueprint 3 called "Run This Town." The song supposedly made it's radio debut this morning, but the mastered version has hit the net.

Jay-Z called in help from both Kanye West & Rihanna on this track. Click the link about to LISTEN/DOWNLOAD; you know this single won't stay out there for long, so get it while you can!

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CANDIDS|→ MICHELLE WILLIAMS & JAY-Z CELEBRATE HER 29TH B'DAY IN LONDON

Michelle Williams was all smiles before blowing out her birthday candles at Ayoush restaurant in London. The former Destiny's Child singer celebrated her 29th b'day with Jay-Z & other close friends:

Michelle is currently playing Roxie Hart (hence the wig) in Chicago on London's West End, and Jay is in town promoting The Blueprint 3. Looks like everyone had a great time-

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EVENT COVERAGE|→ AMBER ROSE ATTENDS GUESS NY FLAGSHIP OPENING

Amber Rose walked her glorious body down the red carpet at the GUESS flagship boutique opening hosted by Marie Claire in NYC last night.

On the inside she mingled with Top Model alum & MTV correspondent Kim Sholz.

It's good to see Amber crack a smile. She usually has her "Posh Spice" game face on, but photographer Michael Loccisano was able to capture her in a natural moment.

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VIRAL FUNNIES|→ THE BEYONCE CLOWN

Just when we thought we had seen the funniest YouTube renditions of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video, yet another pops up. Start your weekend off right, and indulge in the comedy below:

MAG STAND|→ JANELLE MONAE COVERS PAPER, SUMMER 09' ISSUE

Bad Boy's most unappreciated talent, Janell Monae, is the cover girl for the summer issue of Paper:

"I try not to get too caught up in who I am," says Janelle Monáe, her signature hairdo a wedge of nappy-chic, small legs crossed primly, hands clasped at the knee as if she were sitting at a tea party for the queen."...READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE OVER @ PAPER ONLINE.

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CATCHING UP W/→ SOLANGE KNOWLES SHAVES HEAD, ROCKS BUZZ CUT

Solange has been tweeting about her desire to cut all her hair off, and proved to fans that she wasn't kidding. She unveiled her new look yesterday while running errands in LA:

So Quicksters, do we like Solo's buzz cut? Let me know what you think by taking the poll and leaving comments!

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CANDIDS|→ HANK BASKETT + KENDRA, SAMANTHA RONSON, & JAY-Z

A newly preggers former Girs Next Door Playmate, Kendra Wilkinson, and her husband Hank Baskett were spotted headed to an event at Bel Bambini in West Hollywood.

DJ Samantha Ronson [also employed as Lindsay Lohan's wo man] held her head down as she dragged a cig and strolled to dinner at Nobu restaurant in Malibu.

British paps caught up with Jay-Z leaving BBC's Radio 1 after doing some promo for The Blueprint 3.

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MOVIE TRAILER |→TYLER PERRY'S, I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF

Tyler Perry's latest studio film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, hits theaters September 11, 2009. The feature stars Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Brian White, Adam Rodriguez, and of course Perry as Madea & Uncle Joe. Peep the trailer:

ON THE CARPET|→ KIM KARDASHIAN & CIARA ATTEND LA PREMIERE OF THE ORPHAN

Kim Kardashian and Ciara are like the new and improved Hilton sisters, right? The ladies [along w/ Brittny Gastineau] arrived together at The Orphan premiere at Mann's Village Theater.

Yep...i'm going to request that Ciara take off this quick weave, wig ,or whatever this is. She's just opening the door for more Uncle Ciara jokes.

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