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Aurora Theater Shootings: Music World Reacts to 'Dark Knight Rises' Tragedy

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:40:00 EST

AFP/Getty Images Like the rest of us, musicians from across all genres were shocked and saddened by the tragic theater shooting that occurred in Aurora, Co., earlier today (July 20), AOL Music reports. As soon as news hit that a masked gunman opened fire during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 and wounding at least 50, celebrities took to Twitter to express a range of horrified emotions. We've begun compiling them below and will update throughout the day. ...

My heart breaks for the victims, families and community of the Aurora shootings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
- Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) July 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado today.
- Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) July 20, 2012

my thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families in Colorado during this most troublesome time. :\ such senselessness.
- deadmau5 (@deadmau5) July 20, 2012

my thoughts and prayers r w/ those who lost their lives in the Colorado tragedy and their loved ones que Dios los bendiga
- Pitbull (@Pitbull) July 20, 2012

Why must 1 miserable soul ruin the lives of innocent people!??
- Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) July 20, 2012

Just got home late last night. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the Aurora theater shooting. Heartbreaking. -is
- The Fray (@TheFray) July 20, 2012

Saying a prayer for #Aurora. So sad to hear the news, u r all in my thoughts
- Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) July 20, 2012

Prayers go out to the families n friends of the victims n the wounded. Horrible tragedy. #aurora
- QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) July 20, 2012

My condolences and prayers go out to the victims and families in The #theatershooting .#ColdWorld
- Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlockaBSM) July 20, 2012

In shock reading about what happened at the theater in Aurora, CO... Could have been any of us. My heart is heavy for everyone affected.
- Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2012

praying for the people of Aurora, Colorado.
- Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 20, 2012

Praying for the victims and families of those involved in the shooting in Colorado. My heart is broken. So awful. God Bless...
- Jessica Simpson (@JessicaSimpson) July 20, 2012

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Ashanti Gets Interviewed by Her Own Mom for Mother's Day -- Video

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:45:00 EST

Gino DePinto, AOL In honor of Mother's Day, AOL Music invited a few of their favorite stars (and their moms) to drop by our New York offices for a fun interview. But this time, we weren't the ones asking the questions -- their moms were! For the first Q&A session below, check out Ashanti's mom quizzing her on everything from important life lessons to what being a strong woman means to her. Ashanti's little sister, Shia, even gets in on the action. Watch Q&A between mother and daughter below! ...

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Jennifer Lopez 'Dance Again' Video: Boyfriend Casper Smart and Pitbull Star in Sensual Clip

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:40:00 EST

Epic Who: Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull What: "Dance Again" Why We Love It: With lyrics like, "I want to dance, and love, and dance again," it's clear that the soon-to-be-divorced diva is embracing her new freedom, AOL Music reports. And if there was any doubt about that, "Dance Again"s h-o-t video below is proof! In the steamy visuals, a half-naked J.Lo writhes around with new boyfriend Casper Smart in sensual scenes that send a very clear message -- Lopez already knows the partner she wants to "Dance Again" with. Besides the sexy vibe, the video also features J.Lo's signature dance moves ... accompanied by Casper, naturally. Check it out below! ...

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Whitney Houston's Mother Cissy Breaks Silence on Singer's Death in New Interview

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:10:00 EST

Getty Images Since Whitney Houston's untimely passing, both her daughter Bobbi and aunt Dionne Warwick have spoken to members of the media about the fallen icon. But one person who's remained silent throughout this mourning period is Houston's own mother, Cissy. Now, the gospel singer is breaking her silence, in a pre-taped interview with New Jersey station My9 during their 10 O'Clock News on Mon., April 2, AOL Music reports. The interview, taped at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ, where Whitney's funeral was held, finds Cissy still grief-stricken over her tragic loss and looking for solace the best way she knows how. "I have my moments," Cissy tells My9. "I'm not there yet. I don't think I'm any more courageous than anyone else. I am a true believer in God, if I could bring her back I would, but that's not possible." ...

Despite the tabloid firestorm surrounding Whitney's death, Houston refuses to dwell on her daughter's many problems -- instead, remembering all that was good about the legendary singer. "I'm very proud of my daughter," says Cissy. "She accomplished a whole lot in the short time that she had here ... she was a very wonderful person. My children are my whole life. She was very special to me ... she was my only daughter, and a good one. Looked out for her family."

So does Cissy feel any responsibility for not stepping in to help her troubled daughter before Whitney's many vices eventually took her life? According to Houston's mother, no. "I know I did the best I could," she says. "I don't blame myself. I know I did the best I could for everything."

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Bobby Brown Homeless: Troubled Singer's Financial Struggles Revealed

Sarah Chazan — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:50:00 EST

Frank Micelotta, Getty Images As reported by AOL Music, since her passing, more and more shocking details have come forth about Whitney Houston's tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Bobby Brown. But perhaps the most surprising news yet breaks this morning (March 5) with the revelation that Bobby Brown was homeless for a period of time after his split from Whitney. In court documents obtained by RadarOnline, Bobby claims that Whitney's personal troubles made it difficult for the singer to see his daughter Bobbi Kristina. The New Edition star goes on to disclose his own financial struggles, which he tried not to let interfere with his relationship with his daughter. ...

"Whitney took Bobbi Kris without my prior knowledge or consent, and moved to Orange County, California, where Whitney received treatment for her drug addiction," Brown claimed in court papers surrounding his battle with Whitney for child support. "Although I was having severe financial problems, I did all I could to see my daughter."

"I came to California to be near Bobbi Kris. I also paid approximately $10,000 for Whitney and Bobbi Kris to live in a nice hotel while Whitney was going through rehab. At the same time, I basically lived out of my car," said Brown of his homeless status.

Despite Bobby's plea for Whitney's cash in court, Houston fought back saying: "Bobby is fully capable of working and earning substantial sums of money if he would control his personal behavior. It is his personal conduct that keeps him from earning substantial amounts of money."

In the end, Brown walked away from the child support battle with no financial support from his ex-wife and Houston maintained custody for their daughter, Bobbi Kristina.

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Nick Cannon: Lupus-Like Disease to Blame for Recent Health Scares

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

Mike Coppola, Getty Images Nick Cannon is finally on the mend after suffering from both kidney failure and blood clots during the past few months, AOL Music reports. For many, the stars health woes came as quite the surprise. Besides appearing physically fit, Cannon is only 31 years old, with no history of these types of ailments. So what triggered Nick's recent health scares? According to Cannon, an undiagnosed condition similar to Lupus. In an interview with PEOPLE Magazine, the star reveals his kidney failure was a result of an "autoimmune disease that [doctors] found in my system." Subsequently, the blood clots that formed were directly connected to his kidney infection. "It's a lot of stuff," Cannon tells PEOPLE. "But it's all in order now. They kind of say [my] autoimmune [disease] is ... like a Lupus type of thing, but no one else in my family has it." ...

For Cannon, discovering the root of his health problems is the final key to changing his life. Now, Nick is focused on the well-being of his body, mind and soul. "The blood clot thing was probably the scariest because ... I've known people who have passed away from that," he says. "I'm just trying to make sure I put my health first."

Despite the fact that Cannon's new condition is "something I'm going to be living with all my life," the star is focusing on the positive. "I feel blessed to be alive," Nick shares. "If it wasn't discovered, I don't know [what would have happened]."

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Jennifer Lopez V Magazine Cover Story: Singer Dons Boxing Gear -- Photos

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:05:00 EST

Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images It's Jennifer Lopez like we've never seen her before! The singer and 'American Idol' judge ditched her typically glam style for a raw and edgy look on V Magazine's March cover, AOL Music reports. Shot by famed photographer Mario Testino, Lopez poses as an androgynous boxer to promote the fashion magazine's "Sports Issue." During her interview in the accompanying article -- more photos below -- J.Lo speaks candidly about her impending divorce from Marc Anthony saying: "I mean, we're parents and friends first. That will be the thread that ties us together. I don't know if people expect it to be negative just because the [intimate] relationship didn't work out." ...

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And while Lopez's openness about her personal life is unexpected from the private star, what's most shocking about Jennifer's V Magazine cover story are the revealing photos! Lopez dons a barely there cut-off shirt and men's groin piece as she poses in the boxing-themed shoot. "I can take a lot of punches and still keep going," Jennifer says. "I've been trained like a boxer to go 15 rounds."

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Rihanna Birthday Party: Inside the Late Night Star-Studded Bash

Sarah Chazan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images As AOL Music reports, fresh off her electrifying performance at this past Sunday's (Feb. 12) Grammys, Rihanna raised her glass to toast another major milestone -- her 24th birthday. The singer, who turns the big 2-4 on February 20th, celebrated a few days early with a star-studded bash at the Hearst Mansion in Beverly Hills last night (Feb. 14) -- and from the sounds of it, the party was pretty epic! Joined by such pals as Katy Perry, Chris Martin, and Bruno Mars, Princess Ri danced the night away to deejay-spun tunes that were so loud, they echoed throughout all floors of the massive mansion. Keeping with the Caribbean-theme of the party, Ri also hired brass drum player to have the rhythm flowing throughout the night. ...

And because no party is complete with a birthday cake, Ri served Sprinkles cupcakes decorated with Barbadian flags that honored her beloved home country. Rihanna was also surprised with a larger birthday cake around 2 a.m. that was emblazoned with an image of the star herself, rocking a red bikini and lying on a .... wait for it ... giant seashell!

"Rihanna was dancing all night and had an amazing time celebrating with her friends," one party attendee tells PEOPLE Magazine. Considering the fact that over 20 bottles of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne were served, it's not hard to understand why!

For more on Rihanna's upcoming birthday, make sure to keep checking back to AOL Music in the upcoming days. And this coming Monday (Feb. 20), follow us on Twitter @aolmusic for constant Rihanna trivia updates!

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Chris Brown, Rihanna Grammy Performances: Whose Dance Set Was Best? -- Video

Sarah Chazan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:58:00 EST

Getty Images | AFP/Getty Images Leading up to the Grammy Awards tonight, much had been speculated about both Rihanna and Chris Brown's respective performances. After all, the former couple's connection with the Grammys was forever marred by the domestic violence scandal that led both to cancel their performances back in 2009. But tonight (Feb. 12), both returned to the Grammy stage with two very dance-centric performances. While Chris Brown chose to pretty much lip-synch his entire performance and focus on his dance movies alone, Rihanna sang her way through most of her performance (with a few off-key moments) while being accompanied by tons of back of dancers. ...

We were pretty impressed by both artist's dance moves ... so much so that we put together a video of their respective performances for your viewing pleasure. Watch below then vote on who you thought rocked it harder!

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Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute: Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan to Perform Homage

Sarah Chazan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:15:00 EST

Kevin Mazur, Getty Images UPDATE: Chaka Khan has pulled out of her Whitney Houston tribute performance at the Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 12). "As I grieve the loss of my friend and 'little sister,' I don't feel it appropriate to perform at this time. Continue to pray for the family," Khan tweeted regarding the performance. Jennifer Hudson is still reportedly scheduled to sing Houston's 'I Will Always Love You.' As reported by AOL Music, earlier today (Feb. 11) the death of singing legend Whitney Houston shocked the world. The diva, who died only hours before attending a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles, will be honored tomorrow at that very award show by Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan. 'Entertainment Tonight' broke the news that the two powerhouse voices will come together to sing a tribute to the gone-too-soon diva. Throughout her illustrious career, Houston won six Grammy Awards and had been nominated twenty-six times. "It will be something respectful," Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich told CNN. "It's not gonna be a full-blown tribute; to me that seems like it's too early, it's too fresh... [It will be] appropriate to Whitney's memory." Houston's legacy will undoubtedly be a constant theme throughout tomorrow night's award show. Already the music industry has come out in droves to mourn the death of the singer. "She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace this earth," Mariah Carey wrote on her Twitter page earlier this evening. "It's so sad to see such a great female artist gone," singer Dev tells AOL Music. "I'll miss that voice!!!" ...

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M.I.A. Middle Finger: Madonna Says Act Was 'Teenager Thing to Do'

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:20:00 EST

Christopher Polk, Getty Images It's been almost a week since Madonna's halftime show at the Super Bowl -- and for the most part, the reviews have been positive. However, the one dark cloud hovering over Madge's sporty triumph came courtesy of her duet partner, M.I.A. In case you missed it, the always-edgy rapper used her turn in front of the cameras to flip the middle finger at the TV audience ... and Madonna is none too pleased about it! During an interview this morning (Feb. 10) with Ryan Seacrest, Madge admitted that she "wasn't happy about" the M.I.A. bird flip. The Material Girl went on to slam the actions of her 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' collaborator, calling them a "teenager, irrelevant thing to do." ...

Ironically, the always-controversial Madonna played her first Super Bowl performance pretty safe. After weeks of speculation as to what stunts Madge may pull, the mother of four stuck to singing her old classics like 'Open Your Heart,' 'Express Yourself' and 'Like a Prayer.'

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Beyonce: Blue Ivy News From Grandma Tina Knowles

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

Kevin Mazur, Getty Images As reported by AOL Music, there have been plenty of words written about Beyonce and Jay-Z's new daughter in the one month since she's been born. This is the child, after all, who's already been featured in a song by her dad, been visited by A-list stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and may even soon have her name, Blue Ivy, trademarked! But if you ask her grandmother Tina Knowles, there's only one word needed to describe here granddaughter ... beautiful! "She's beautiful," the proud nana told PEOPLE Magazine at the Runway to Win fundraising reception for Barack Obama in New York. "She's doing great!" ...

Knowles went on to gush about the "amazing" experience of welcoming her very first granddaughter into the family. "It's the second best job I've ever had," said Tina (we're guessing behind being a mother to Bey and her sis Solange).

And in case inquiring minds want to know who Blue Ivy looks like more like -- her mom or dad -- well, Tina reveals it's too early to tell! "She's only a month old," says Knowles. "So we have to give her a minute."

Guess we'll all have to wait until Jay and Bey release official photos of Baby Blue to see if she got her mom's welcoming smile or her dad's piercing eyes!

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Rihanna Blonde Hair: Singer Bleaches Locks for Magazine -- Photo

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST

Andrew D. Bernstein, National Basketball Do blondes have more fun? If the blonde is Rihanna, you bet she does! The Bajan beauty ditched her brown curls for a long, blonde 'do yesterday (Feb. 2) -- and we're loving it! So what inspired Ri's hair makeover? A stylish cover shoot for Elle Magazine! Before stepping out at a Los Angeles' Clippers' game with her new golden shag, Ri tweeted a series of photos debuting her daringly different do' from the set of the Elle photo shoot. "#Back2Work 1st Cover of the year!!!!" Rihanna excitedly shared with her 12 million Twitter followers. Recently, the 23-year-old songstress showed off a blonde look in her 'You Da One' video, which debuted last year. The visual, in support of her sixth studio album, 'Talk That Talk,' had Ri sporting a blonde bob. What do you think of Rihanna's new blonde locks? Take the poll below and tell us your opinion. ...

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Nicki Minaj Tour Rider: Rapper's Demands Revealed in New Interview

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST

Wonderland She's not exactly asking for a jar of only brown M&Ms like Van Halen once did, but Nicki Minaj's recently released tour rider does contain a pretty thorough list of diva demands. The 'Super Bass' songstress isn't shy about asking what she wants for herself and entourage -- from a specific kind of apple juice to the right kind of candles to set the mood backstage! The proudly curvacious hip-hop star fills almost half of the rider with requests for food -- like a deli tray, dried cranberries, salad and Wishbone Light Italian dressing! But Nicki isn't just requesting healthy meals. Minaj also requires Belgian waffles and three buckets of spicy fried chicken be served to her backstage. Yum! When it comes to setting the vibe pre-show, Nicki's rider asks for two dozen pink or white roses and three large Baked Goods scented candles. The musician also stresses that she needs two space heaters and a cool mist humidifier. ...

But despite her super-sized demands, Minaj tells Wonderland Magazine that she doesn't have a super-sized ego. In fact, Nicki claims to be a pretty down-to-earth girl at the end of the day! "They're definitely two completely different people," Minaj says of her stage persona and her real life personality. "Obviously what I would wear at home is not what I would wear up on stage and I think, when I'm at home it's a way more introspective character and I think the person people see on stage is anything but."

"I watch a lot of Judge Judy," continues Nicki. "And I watch a lot of Forensic Files. And I cook -- I cook spaghetti really, really good; I cook macaroni and cheese really, really good; I cook chicken really, really good!"

Chicken cooked by Nicki Minaj ... now that's a meal we'd love to eat!

For full details of the star's tour rider, see below.

- 2 dozen pink or white roses
- 3 large Baked Goods scented candles
- Hot Tea setup with lemon wedges, sugar and honey. Must include teacups, saucers, spoons and napkins and decaffeinated Lipton Tea bags
- 2 packs Halls lemon honey drops
- 3 packs of Thayers Slippery Elm lozenges (three different flavors)
- Contact lenses solution with case
- 2 Space Heaters - VERY IMPORTANT - and a cool mist humidifier
- 3 packs of gum in 3 different flavors
- 24 bottles of Dasani Water (12 room temperature,12 on ice)
- 12 cans of Red Bull (6 room temp, 6 iced)
- 12 bottles of Martinelli's Apple Juice (6 room temp, 6 iced)
- 24 bottles of Snapple, 12 must be Lemon Ice Tea, 12 other assorted flavours
- Singer's Saving Grace throat spray
- 2 large bottles of assorted fruit juices and one gallon of Simply Lemonade - please supply one small tub of clean ice and cups for drinks
- Egg Whites (scrambled hard), Turkey Bacon (fried hard), white toast (grape and strawberry jelly/jam). Belgian Waffles (syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butter and strawberries on side) Enough to serve 4 people
- 1 Large Fruit platter with side of mango and 1 Large Cheese platter
- 3 12-piece buckets of fried chicken spicy - no thighs, lots of wings
- A deli tray with turkey breast meat, grilled chicken breast, whole Wheat bread or rolls, yellow mustard and other condiments (seasoned salt, hot sauce), plates, forks, spooks, knives, napkins and straws (enough for six people)
- Salad - Iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, green olives, Wishbone Light Italian dressing, Bumble Bee tuna in water, wheat or low fat crackers
- Carrots and Dip
- Cranberries (dried)
- Almonds (raw, not roasted)
- One set of fine silverware/stainless steel silverware

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Nick Cannon: Kidneys Are 'Better,' Out of Hospital

Sarah Chazan — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:40:00 EST

Tibrina Hobson, Getty Images What a difference a week makes! Just last Wednesday (Jan. 4), Nick Cannon was hospitalized in Aspen for "mild kidney failure" during a holiday with his wife Mariah Carey and their twins. The rapper turned 'America's Got Talent' host was then airlifted to a hospital in Los Angeles where he went under the knife on Jan. 6 for kidney surgery, AOL Music reports. "Just left the operating table and I was awake during the whole procedure. #OUCH," Nick tweeted after the ordeal. His wife did some tweeting of her own post-surgery, posting on the social media site that "Nick is in stable condition with a good prognosis, hopefully he'll be discharged within 2 days. As always he's laughing and in good spirits." ...

Well, it looks like Mariah's wish has come true with news that Nick has been released from the hospital and is healing at home, surrounded by those he loves.

"Nick was released over the weekend to be with his family," Cannon's rep tells Us Weekly in a statement. "He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern, well wishes and prayers."

A thankful Mariah also wanted to express her gratitude to fans who sent their positive thoughts and prayers during Cannon's trying time. "Nick is getting better," the singer tweeted Sunday. "We love and appreciate all the ongoing kind words."

Cannon must be as strong as the Superman character he idolizes. The hardworking father of two is expected back at work on his radio show Rollin' With Nick Cannon, on Jan. 17.

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Jennifer Hudson: Son's Reaction to Her Weight Loss

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:50:00 EST

Larry Busacca, Getty Images As reported by AOL Music, after losing 80 pounds on Weight Watchers, Jennifer Hudson has never felt better. But the former 'American Idol' does admit to some strange side effects from losing those excess pounds -- like her own son not recognizing her! In a new interview with Good Housekeeping, Hudson opens up about the unusual situation. "He's never known me overweight," Jennifer says of her son David. "If he sees a clip of the old Jennifer from 'Dreamgirls,' he doesn't know who it is!" Despite the fact that little David is confused by Jennifer's former fuller figure, he was actually the person who inspired Hudson to keep the weight off! "Everything changed the day my son was born," she says. "Motherhood brought tremendous responsibilities -- none greater than the obligation I felt to get healthy and be there for my son." ...

"David deserved to have a mama who could run after him without getting wounded or tired, to have a role model who could teach him to make healthy food choices," continues Hudson. "I needed him to grow up with a mama who always would be there for him by caring enough about herself to take control of her health and her eating."

Jennifer is so committed to her healthy lifestyle, that the singer is writing a weight loss memoir -- due out this year. While the inspirational book will undoubtedly help many of her fans, Jennifer's pound-shedding ways have also effected those close to her. "Over 75 of them are on Weight Watchers, and they've lost over 2,000 pounds altogether," Hudson says of her large family. "My cousin beat me -- she's lost 112 pounds!"

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Marc Anthony, Shannon De Lima: New Girlfriend -- Photo

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:40:00 EST

Getty Images for Latin Recording As reported by AOL Music, it's the new year, and for Marc Anthony that means a fresh start ... and new love. The soon-to-be ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez seems to have rid himself of the post-split jealousy that haunted him throughout the end of 2011 and has begun dating again, just like Lopez. Just yesterday (Jan. 4), Marc revealed his rebound romance with Venezuelan model Shannon De Lima on both Facebook and Twitter. For his part, Anthony seems to be quite smitten! On his Facebook page, the Latin superstar posted a photo of himself kissing De Lima in a sweet embrace. He also tweeted "A mi @Shadelima mi estatua de libertad. Besos bebe," which translated to English reads, "To Shannon, my statue of liberty. Kisses baby!" Shannon already seems to have Marc's family's seal of approval. Yesterday, the singer's adopted son, Chase, posted on his own Twitter account, "To all my followers and everybody on twitter follow 2012's best couple and for many more years to come @MarcAnthony and @Shadelima !!!!!" ...

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Shannon, like Casper Smart -- boyfriend of Marc's ex, Jennifer Lopez -- is 24 years old and a well-known model in her native country, but has yet to make headlines in the states ... until now that is.

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Beyonce in Labor: Is the Singer Heading to a Hospital?

Sarah Chazan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:25:00 EST

Alo Ceballos, FilmMagic As AOL Music reports, Beyonce might not have had the Christmas baby many were expecting, but she could be bringing home a bundle of joy in time for New Year's Eve! Radar Online is reporting today (Dec. 28) that the staff of St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan have been alerted that a "celebrity VIP" will be giving birth there in the upcoming days. Naturally, many believe that the star momma-to-be is none other than Beyonce herself. Adding fuel to the labor rumor is MediaTakeOut.com's report that the facility's Labor and Delivery Suite and been reserved to a "high-profile party" for a birth that could happen as soon as today! If Beyonce does welcome her baby -- which is reportedly a girl -- into the world at St.Luke's, she'll be in good company. Fellow diva Alicia Keys also gave birth to her son, Egypt, at the hospital in 2010. ...

As far a labor suites go, St. Luke's has some of the nicest in New York. With rooms offering views of either the Hudson River or midtown Manhattan, and a staff of five physicians attending to Bey's needs, the star will have the best of all worlds as she experiences the miracle of life.

We'll keep you posted as "Beyonce: Labor Watch 2011" unfolds! Check out Entertainment Tonight's look at Beyonce's pregnancy in photos here.

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Janet Jackson: PETA Slams Singer for Fur Fashion Line

Sarah Chazan — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

John Shearer, WireImage As AOL Music reports, Janet Jackson is catching heat from animal rights group PETA for her affiliation with fur fashion company Blackglama. The legendary singer is the face of the "What Becomes A Legend Most?" campaign for the Blackglama ... her second year as celebrity spokesperson for the company. However, Jackson's partnership with the animal-unfriendly company has landed her in the crosshairs of PETA, who've just named her the "Grinch of the Year 2011." "When Janet Jackson had her infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' during the Super Bowl, at least the flesh that popped into view was her own," writes PETA's Jeff Mackey. "Unlike the stolen animal skins that she drapes herself with, which are as dead as her taste in fashion (not to mention her career). Ms. Jackson, you're just plain nasty." ...

Harsh words indeed -- and ones that have yet to be responded to by "Grinch" Jackson or Blackglama.

Yet despite PETA's harsh criticism, Jackson's career as a spokesmodel is heating up. Besides her endorsement deal with the fur company, Janet was just announced as the new celebrity face of Nutrisystem weight loss program.

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Jennifer Lopez: Custody Battle With Marc Anthony Is Messy

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:05:00 EST

Kevin Mazur, WireImage As AOL Music reported last week, what was once a civil divorce between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony is turning messy, with news that the Latin crooner is unhappy with his ex-wife's new romance with younger man, Casper Smart. Specifically, sources claimed Anthony was upset with the fact his twins, Max and Emme, were spending time with Lopez's rebound romance. Now, US Weekly is reporting that Marc is gearing up for a massive custody battle ... but his motives might not have just the twins in mind. "[Marc] hit the roof" when he saw photos of Jennifer and Casper on the beach in Hawaii with the twins, one source tells the magazine. "It caused a huge blowup" between Lopez and the jealous Anthony. ...

Despite the fact that J.Lo and Marc had previously decided on the custody situation of the twins -- with primary custody going to Lopez -- Anthony is now having a change of heart. "[He's] going back on his word and saying his wants joint custody," claims the insider.

"[Marc] wants to make Jennifer suffer," continues the source. "Because she's having fun with someone new, and he knows this will hurt her on the deepest level."

But if Anthony wants a fight, Lopez is ready for it. Like any protective mama, J.Lo is worried how the custody battle could effect the twins negatively. "[She's] ready to smash him if he tries anything," a friend of Lopez's tells US. "It's getting vicious."

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will.i.am 'T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)' Video Premieres

Sarah Chazan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:20:00 EST

Jordan Strauss, WireImage After teasing fans with a preview for his 'T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)' music video during 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am is finally ready to share the visuals in their entirety, AOL Music reports. In true will.i.am fashion, the video is incredibly high-energy with action-packed stunts and a futuristic wardrobe changes. The infectiously catchy tune also features vocals by A-list singer Jennifer Lopez, who channels Will's bandmate Fergie with her sultry dance moves and barely-there outfits. It looks like the newly single J.Lo is going all out with her sexy ensembles post-Marc Anthony split. The 42-year-old mother of two rocks a black-and-white bondage-inspired leotard, complete with thigh-high stockings and heavy cat eye makeup. Another shot shows J.Lo crawling around on all fours in a skin-tight, black lace bodysuit. ...

Oh, and did we mention there's a cameo from Rolling Stone's icon Mick Jagger? Check out the star-studded fun after the jump!

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Rihanna: Blonde Hair Style for 'You Da One' Video -- Photo

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:30:00 EST

Flynetpictures.com Rihanna's no stranger to experimenting with her edgy look -- and that includes trying out extreme styles and colors with her ever-changing hair. RiRi's sported everything from long and sleek strands earlier in her career, to a punky Mohawk, to the more recent red ringlets. But fans should get ready to see Rihanna in a whole new, lighter light, with the release of photos from the 'We Found Love' singer's new video for 'You Da One.' Dressed in an outfit and makeup reminiscent of the '70s cult classic 'A Clockwork Orange,' Ri finishes her theatrical look with a blonde, choppy bob wig. ...

Of course, this isn't the first time Rihanna's gone for golden locks. Just recently, the Barbadian beauty sported a closely-cropped blonde style for her Armani Jeans' ad campaign. We guess Ri must have been digging the unexpected hair hue -- hence the flaxen wig in her new vid.

What do you think: Is Ri best as a blonde or do you prefer her with darker locks?

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Rihanna Hates Being Single, Performs 'We Found Love'

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:50:00 EST

X Factor, Getty Images Rihanna may be good at dishing out the sex advice, but when it comes to dating, it seems the 'We Found Love' singer needs help finding love herself! In an interview with Ellen on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' set to air Monday (Nov. 21), Ri admits to currently being single -- and not exactly loving it. "I'm not dating anyone right now," Rihanna told the talk show host. "I'm not dating at all." Between her Loud tour and the release of her new CD, 'Talk That Talk,' next week, Rihanna claims to be too busy for a boyfriend (sorry Drake). And although Ri knows she's better off alone right now, living with that harsh reality isn't easy. "I'm not necessarily happy being single," reveals Ri. "It's not really that cool." ...

When Rihanna does feel ready to have a new guy in her life, what exactly is she looking for? "I like men that are more aggressive, but mysterious, but I like a man to be very sure," she told Ellen. "I like them to be sure of themselves and know that you're the man. I'm the lady and the only way for us to make this work is for us to play our roles. You know, I can't really be the man for you. I don't want to have to be. I'm the man at work all the time."

For a single girl, Ri sure does know how to sing about love. The diva blew audiences away when she appeared this week on 'The X Factor.' With performances like that, we're sure Rihanna is wracking up more than a few guys who would love to date her.

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Pharrell Helped Justin 'Break Out of Boy Band Land'

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:10:00 EST

Johnny Nunez, WireImage Musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams has collaborated with many great artists in his day. But probably one of his most successful partnerships came in the form of Williams' work on 'Justified' -- Justin Timberlake's debut solo album. Prior to the CD's release, J-Tims was primarily seen as just another boy bander. But as Pharrell tells Huffington Post's Black Voices, he saw more. "Well Justin knew he wanted to break out of boy band land," Pharrell shares. "And at the time [prior to 'Justified'] he wasn't really talking about going solo at all. We used to talk all the time and I used to tell him, 'Listen man, you gotta break out of this skin.'" ...

Since Pharrell and JT had grown close during their work on *NSYNC's 'Celebrity' album, the producer felt confident Justin was ready to take his talents to the next level. "I know your personality now and there's so much more to who you are and what you're into," Pharrell remembers telling Timberlake at the time. "'Cause [Justin's] taste in music was so expansive, but you would get that from the way he dressed at the time because he was in a mold."

Of course Pharrell was right, with Justin's CD selling thousands of copies. Watch the super-producer reminisce about the recording of 'Justified,' along with details of the unexpected call he received from Michael Jackson during the process below. Memories like this are all we have to hold onto until Justin finally decides to record a new CD.

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Want to See Beyonce's Wedding Dress? -- Watch

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:30:00 EST

Al Bello, Getty Images Beyonce and Jay-Z are one of the few celeb couples who've never shared any pictures or video of their 2008 wedding with the press. The ultra-private affair, which took place in their Tribeca apartment one low-key afternoon, was never splashed across the pages of PEOPLE Magazine or aired on programs like 'Entertainment Tonight' -- much to many fans dismay. But now, those fans have something to smile about, with the news that Beyonce's upcoming concert DVD, 'Live at Roseland: Elements of 4,' will include footage of Bey and Jay's nuptials. The DVD doesn't hit until Nov. 21, but in the preview video below, the star shares snippets from the wedding, as well as a sampling of concert performances, including B singing with Prince and her headlining Glastonbury slot. ...

The at-home concert experience, which is hitting shelves just in time for the holiday shopping season, will treat fans to Beyonce singing 26 of her chart-topping tunes. The footage, taken from four intimate shows at NYC's Roseland Ballroom, will also reveal private backstage moments and seven music videos from the mommy-to-be's most recent album '4.'

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Mariah Carey Shares Secrets to Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

Sarah Chazan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST

Fresh Air Fund, WireImage Before giving birth to twins, Moroccan and Monroe, Mariah Carey was known for her skintight attire and overall slinky style. But after gaining close to 100 pounds during her pregnancy, the pop icon was feeling less like a "skinny jeans" type of girl and more like a "sweat pants" new mama. But Mariah's love affair with caftans and oversized clothes didn't last long. As her hushand Nick Cannon revealed last month, Mimi had begun working hard to regain her pre-pregnancy bod. "She's getting in shape. She's so focused right now on every aspect. She's going to come back and knock out the world," her proud hubby shared at the time. "Personally I think she's going to come out looking better -- looking like it's 1990! I think that's what she's aiming for, and I think she'll reach that goal." ...

Now, Mimi herself is opening up about her struggles to loss those excess new mommy pounds. In an interview with Rosie O'Donnell, Mariah shared: ""In the beginning, when I first had the babies, I had so much edema [swelling due to fluid retention] ... water and swelling. Most pregnant woman have that just in their feet. One day I was doing my thank-you notes and I noticed it started rising up the leg, so I had edema ... I didn't think I would ever be the same person ..."

Because Mariah had a Caesarean section, she had to wait longer than other new moms to hit the gym again, so she focused on altering her diet through a Jenny (previously Jenny Craig) meal plan to help her lose the weight. "It was just water, initially," said Mariah. "When I started with the program, I lost at least 30 pounds of weight that needed to be lost... The diet is 90 per cent of it."

"It was a huge blessing to be able to have the babies," Carey also tells Us Weekly. "But I felt trapped in my body because I couldn't move."

Between nutritious eating and eventual work outs, Mariah has lost close to 70 pounds -- and it shows. During a video shoot for her duet, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' with Justin Bieber, Mimi tweeted a pic of herself in sexy Santa garb. In other words ... she's back to her old self!

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Beyonce Receives Most Extravagant Baby Shower Gift

Sarah Chazan — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:40:00 EST

Kevin Mazur, WireImage When it came time to buy her BFF Beyonce a baby shower gift recently, Kelly Rowland didn't head to the aisles of Babies 'R' Us. Nope, according to ABC News, the former Destiny's Child star went way more upscale than that and purchased her friend's unborn child a Swarovski-crystal studded Baby Diamond Bathtub worth $5,200! "I have no idea what I'm going to buy Beyonce at the baby shower because Jay is going to buy that little girl every single thing possible," the singer stressed before making the purchase. Despite the lavish gift, Auntie Kelly swears the little bundle of joy will be raised to be down-to-earth. "She won't be spoiled," says Kel. "But she will be very well looked-after." ...

Kelly's extravagant gift may just also be an "I'm sorry" present as well. Last week, Kel accidentally let it slip that her long-time friend was having a girl this upcoming February -- information Jay and Bey were trying to keep private. Oops!

Between this new gift and reports that Beyonce is building a 2,000-square foot nursery in her Manhattan apartment, the future baby "Jayonce" will definitely not be lacking in the swag department. We're thinking the only celeb babies who could top this lavishness are Mariah Carey's twins. With a mama who loves glitter that much, you know they're sure to grow up blinged out!

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Is Ashanti Replacing Fergie in the Black Eyed Peas?

Sarah Chazan — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST

Johnny Nunez, WireImage | D Dipasupil, FilmMagic The Black Eyed Peas are reportedly taking a break to allow leading lady Fergie to expand her family. And now, gossip is hitting the web that behind the scenes, BEP is looking to replace Ferg altogether with their current tourmate, Ashanti. According to MediaTakeOut.com, and insider close to the band reveals: "The group had been looking for a replacement for some time. Ashanti was reportedly brought onto the group's World Tour -- as sort of an audition, to see if she could work with the band - and it worked out perfectly." ...

The site goes on to claim the deal is not set in stone, writing: "Well, a little birdie tells us that they haven't yet dotted the I's and crossed the T's yet, legally. But we can expect one in the next few days."

Do you think Ashanti is really replacing Fergie in The Black Eyes Peas? Would you like BEP better with Ashanti?

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Doctors Tell Rihanna to Stop Hard-Partying Ways

Sarah Chazan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:30:00 EST

Marc Piasecki, FilmMagic Rihanna gave fans a huge scare earlier this week when reports hit she'd been rushed to a hospital in Sweden right before a sold-out concert. For hours, it was unclear what had sent RiRi to the ER, until the singer's camp finally released this statement from the ill star: "I am sorry to everyone who was coming to my show in Malmo," Ri told fans. "I was so excited to perform for you all. It would have been a great time ... so much better than being sick with the flu, ugh! I'm really disappointed I couldn't be there." But the story doesn't end there. New sources close to the 'We Found Love' diva are claiming it was Rihanna's hard-partying ways that landed her in a hospital bed. "Rihanna is running on empty but she's still been going out drinking and living it up," an insider tells UK paper The Sun. "She doesn't have any down time where she can completely relax. She spends most of her time in the studio, on stage or in clubs." ...

The source went on to reveal that Rihanna's team of physicians is warning the star to curb her "party girl lifestyle" before it takes a more serious toll on her health. "Doctors are worried she's overdoing it," shares the source. "She needs to take some time off. Otherwise she'll be vulnerable to more illness."

Staying healthy should be priority number one for Ri right now. Her Loud tour is slated to continue its trek across Europe through the end of the year, and Ri's new CD, 'Talk That Talk,' comes out Nov.21. In other words, Rihanna has a lot going on she'll need energy for!

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Rihanna Hospitalized in Sweden, Tweets Photo of Arm IV

Sarah Chazan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:32:00 EST

Neil Lupin, Redferns Rihanna's Loud world tour has been anything but tame -- the Bajan singer's been spotted at a strip club in London, a sex shop in Paris and a marijuana "coffee shop" in Amsterdam. But all of that "living large" may just have caught up with her, now that there's word the 'We Found Love' creator has been admitted to a hospital in Sweden. Hours before RiRi was slated to perform the city of Malmo, Live Nation canceled the show, stating the chanteuse was "not in any condition to conduct the concert." Later in the day, Rihanna herself took to Twitter to apologize to fans for being forced to back out of the tour stop. "Sorry Malmo," Ri tweeted from the hospital with an accompanying photo of her arm hooked up to an IV drip. ...

Oddly enough this isn't Rihanna's first visit to a hospital while touring in Europe. Last year, the 23-year-old was rushed to a Swiss hospital before a concert in Hirslanden, Switzerland. Thankfully, she was only there three hours and returned to her concert venue later that day.

No word yet as to why exactly Rihanna was forced to enter a hospital overseas this time around, but the IV is an indication the singer could potentially be dehydrated.

*UPDATE: According to news organization W.E.N.N., Rihanna was hit with influenza, what is commonly known as the flu. She released a statement regarding her canceled show in Sweden.

"I am sorry to everyone who was coming to my show in Malmo. I was so excited to perform for you all. It would have been a great time...so much better than being sick with the flu, ugh! I'm really disappointed I couldn't be there," she stated.

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Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Gets a Remix From Coldplay

Sarah Chazan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:35:00 EST

Samir Hussein, Getty Images Coldplay must really be "music crushing" on Rihanna. Just last week the Brit supergroup released a track from the band's fifth studio album, 'Mylo Xyloto,' entitled 'The Princess of China,' featuring Princess Ri. Of their collaboration, band front man Chris Martin tells The Sun: "The album is designed as a whole piece. It has boy and girl lead characters and top of our list for the girl part was Rihanna ... but it took a while to pluck up the courage to ask her." The duet, which is currently it's No. 4 on iTunes, proved so successful for both Coldplay and Ri, that it seems Chris Martin and the gang is trying to keep that Rihanna mojo going. During a taping of BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge series, the band broke out a cover of RiRi's current smash, 'We Found Love!' ...

In true Coldplay form, the track has been changed from a clubby, super-produced dance track into stripped-down, piano heavy ballad. Take a listen to the Chris Martin-transformed 'We Found Love' and let us know what you think.

Better, worse or just different from Ri's version?

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Sean Kingston Has His Eye on a Disney Star

Sarah Chazan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST

Getty Images Sean Kingston has spent this past summer healing from a serious jet ski accident that almost took his life. But if his Twitter account is any indication, Sean's feeling back to his old flirty self. The 'Fire Burning' singer took to the social media site Monday night (Oct. 3) to shout out a special girl who's on his mind -- Disney Channel actress Debby Ryan. Sean tweeted the 'Jessie' and 'Suite Life on Deck' actress some sweet sentiments. ...

"One Of The Majior Things I've Learn Is, Beauty is not what you see, but what is inside you [sic]," he wrote. "Goodnight world, off to bed got an early wake up call in the A.M!.. P.S @TheDebbyRyan is way to Beautiful lol"

So do we have a new celeb couple to keep on our radar? We spoke to Sean's rep who explains: "Sean and Debby just met last week on the set of a new Disney Channel dance show. Sean was the judge on the show and got to hang out with lots of Disney stars -- like Debby Ryan and Selena Gomez." Translation -- Sean and Debby are just friends. Looks like we'll have to put a hold on our "I heart Seabby" T-shirt order -- for now anyway.

When he's not judging Disney shows and tweeting girls, Sean's been hard at work on his first love -- music. The star's back in the studio, working on his next CD and will be opening for the Black Eyed Peas in concert this Nov. 23 in Miami.

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