Finally … some pictures of Beyonce without that big-headed bodyguard of hers. After leaving Paris, the work-aholic who calls herself Sasha Fierce did a little promo in Spain at the 2008 Los 40 Principales Awards at Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid. Peep pictures of her performing after the jump!

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Common covers the December 2008 issue of YRB Magazine. In this issue Common talks about what made him start acting, his tour with N.E.R.D, his legacy in hip-hop, and his new album: Universal Mind Control.

YRB: Earlier this year, you mentioned the up-tempo tone of Universal Mind Control as a response to going to clubs and not hearing your own music. Was that a conscious plan going into recording?

Common: I think it evolved naturally. My experiences always come through in my music. I ain’t get up to Pharrell and say, “Make dance music.” Those words never came out of neither one of us. But in my mind, I knew I wanted to have some music that people could dance to. When I did Electric Circus [in 2002], I wanted to do some music that was “out there.” That was the only way I could describe it to the producers. That’s what my experiences were and what I was listening to at the time. This time, I was inspired to just make fun music. A lot of people see what’s going on in the world and awareness is at a high level. The information is out there. At this point in my career, it’s not necessary to tell people what’s going on or how to resolve the situation. More than anything, I wanted to give people something they could enjoy. A lot of times, I still was having fun in my life but I felt I needed to make some music that could inspire some people in other ways.

Universal Mind Control is IN STORES NOW so make sure you go out and support! Click HERE to read more of the interview.

VEGAS // SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2008 » Jamie Foxx celebrated his 41st birthday with a private dinner at TAO Asian Bistro, and a party at TAO Nightclub Saturday night in Vegas. Celebs Like Avril Levigne, Tank, and Diddy all came out to celebrate Jamie’s b-day with him. Looks like it was a fun night! Check out some of the pics below!

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Lovebirds Chris Brown and Rihanna performed together on stage Friday night (Dec. 12th) at the Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other performers included Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Brandy, and more. Continue reading for the rest of the photos!
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After recording an episode of “Star Academy” and the “X-Factor” in Europe, singer Beyonce and her entourage hit up Le Bourget Airport and hopped on a private jet to their next destination. She and her bodyguard, Julius, were spotted by paparazzi as they left Meurice hotel, which is where she’s been staying for the past week. You better believe they had security on lock at that place! More photos of Bey when you continue reading.
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