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Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images Kim Kardashian + Kanye West’s Friends Say Relationship Is a Publicity Stunt
Here’s a shocker. Sources close to the situation claim that the purported “relationship” between rapper Kanye West and famous-for-being-famous marketing genius Kim Kardashian is merely a publicity stunt. No! Come on! They’re doing it for the media attention? Who’d a thunk it?
YouTube ('Mr. Wrong') Mary J. Blige Responds to Burger King Ad Controversy
After critics cried foul over Mary J. Blige‘s chicken wrap commercial for Burger King because it was too stereotypical, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has finally addressed the issue, claiming she never co-signed the “unfinished” ad to begin with.
Dave Kotinsky, Getty Images Taxpayers Upset Over Paying Security Bill for Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Taxpayers in Newark, N.J. are not too happy to learn that they will have to pay the bill for extra security that was provided for Whitney Houston‘s funeral last February. According to CBS 2, the city racked up $187,000 in police overtime during the pop icon’s funeral service.
Koki Nagahama, Getty Images Rihanna Announces Upcoming World Tour
Rihanna may play hard, but the ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ certainly works hard, too. After wrapping her ‘Loud’ tour in December 2011, the Bajan beauty is already planning a 2013 world tour in support of ‘Talk That Talk.’
Beyonce Tumblr Check Out Beyonce’s Official Tumblr!
Beyonce is taking over the web today. She tweeted for the first time and now she has loaded her official Tumblr site with lots and lots of images. It is literally a treasure trove of photos of the diva. If you want to get to know Bey up close and personal, this Tumblr is the way to do it, since she opened up the vaults and the archives, sharing tons of snaps.
ELLE Rihanna Stars in Short Film Based on ELLE Cover Shoot
Rihanna‘s sexy ELLE cover, which is the fashion mag’s May issue, is already generating plenty of chatter, since the singer: a) looks stunning in the clothes; and b) opens her mouth about her much-criticized collabo with ex-BF Chris Brown.
Ri can get tongues wagging yet again, as the short film (based on the cover shoot) is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images Beyonce Tweets for the First Time
Welcome to the tweet age, Beyonce. The Queen B has finally used Twitter. She joined a while back and was verified, but never tweeted.
Many of her fellow pop divas like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Katy Perry tweet multiple times a day, sharing images from photo shoots and offer reports while in the studio, since they were raised in the digital generation and are a bit younger. But Bey, like Madonna, didn’t engage in 140-character conversations with fans. Until now. #Amen.
Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images The Jacksons Embarking on Unity Tour This Summer
This summer, the Jacksons — Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito — will honor their late brother Michael Jackson with a once-in-a-lifetime tour. The brothers have announced dates for their upcoming Unity tour, their first excursion in nearly 30 years.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Chris Brown Releases ‘Fortune’ Tracks ‘Oh Yeah!’ + ‘See Through’
Chris Brown has been on a tear lately dropping songs and videos from his upcoming LP ‘Fortune.’ On April 1, Breezy hit us with a double-whammy: two more singles from the album. The ballads ‘Oh Yeah!” and ‘See Through’ were posted online and produced by hit-maker Drumma Boy.
Larry Busacca, Getty Images Kanye West Slapped With $500K Suit Over Sample From 2006 Track
Bad news for Kanye West! The ‘Watch the Throne’ rapper is being slapped with a $500,000 lawsuit over a sample he allegedly didn’t have the appropriate clearances for.
Neilson Barnard / Kevin Winter, Getty Images Drake Talks Possible Aaliyah Collaboration
After impersonating Lil Wayne and flipping the bird to his ex, Drake also talked about his appreciation for Aaliyah with London radio personality Tim Westwood. It’s no secret that Drizzy admires the late songbird who passed away at the age of 22. So much so that he has a tattoo of Aaliyah’s face on his back.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images (2) Michelle Obama Presents Big Help Award to Taylor Swift at Kids’ Choice Awards
“I am so thrilled to be here with all of you tonight,” First Lady Michelle Obama said taking the stage at the 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. President Obama’s main squeeze was on hand to present Taylor Swift with the Big Help Award for all of the charity work she’s done since skyrocketing to fame.
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