No matter how much fun you had this past Saturday on 4th of July, we guarantee whatever event you attended didn’t top Diddy and Ashton Kutcher’s White Party. Everybody who was anybody attended the event, which was held to help raise awareness for Malaria No More.

The Ciroc-sponsored event was held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California Saturday (Jul 4) and saw appearances from Chris Brown, Teyana Taylor, Amber Rose, Tyrese, Lil Kim and lots of other celebs. Continue reading for a ton of pics from what looked to be the official event of the summer!

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Kelly Rowland recently revealed via Twitter that Jeff Rabhan is her new manager:

Everyone has been asking, I thought you all new, I’ve a new manager, his name is Jeff Rabhan.

Rabhan is best known for his work with former Jive singer Kelis, and currently manages Jermaine Dupri. Hopefully Kelly gets the success that she deserves. Her new track with David Guetta, “When Love Takes Over” is a hit overseas and made it to the top of the UK charts. The single has also recently cracked the Hot 100 on the US charts. With a new manager, a new label, and a new album hitting stores “very soon” (via Kelly’s official twitter), we think Kelly might come hard this era. We can’t wait to see what she has cooked up!

During the first day of the Essence Music Festival, Beyonce took to the stage and ended her set with a beautiful tribute to the King of Pop. Follow the break to see it.

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Here is the last batch of photos from this weekend’s 2009 Essence Music Festival, sponsored by Coca Cola and held in New Orleans, Louisiana at he Louisiana Superdome. The ladies of En Vogue reunited on the main stage Sunday night (Jul 5) at the Superdome, which also hosted a performance from legendary soul/gospel singer Al Green. R&B soul singer Raphael Saadiq performed on one of the smaller stages that evening. Continue reading for more photos!

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R&B crooner Maxwell performed Saturday night (Jul 4) at Day 2 of the Coca-Cola sponsored 2009 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Louisiana Superdome. Fellow R&B singer Robin Thicke also took the main stage that night, while singer/producer Ryan Leslie performed on one of the smaller stages. Continue reading for lots of photos of celebrities performing and enjoying the weekend’s festivities.

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Beyonce was among many performers who took the stage Friday night (Jul 3) in New Orleans during Day 1 of the 2009 Essence Music Festival. The Coca-Cola sponsored event also saw performances from Ne-Yo, John Legend, and others. Continue reading for lots of pics from day one of the event and keep checking back as we upload photos from the entire weekend!

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The Dream and Christina Milian attended a 4th of July party Saturday at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The couple has been getting a lot of press lately due to them covering the very last print issue of Vibe Magazine. Click here for the cover and here for a couple scans from the spread. Continue reading for more pics of them acting out for the cameras as they celebrate the 4th together.

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Rapper Nelly was among the many celebrity poker fans who participated in the Ante Up for Africa celebrity poker tournament at the Rio Hotel & Casino Thursday (Jul 2) in Las Vegas, NV and here he can be seen on the red carpet of the event. Proceeds from this charity event, which saw appearances from celebrities like Mike Tyson, Cedric the Entertainer, Charles Barkley and more, will benefit survivors of the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Continue reading to check out more pics!

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R&B/pop singer Ciara opened for Jay-Z Friday night (Jul 3) at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. The Atlanta native is the supporting act for the New York rapper’s short tour, which also includes dates in Chicago (7/7), Uncasville, CT (7/10) and Atlanta (7/12). We posted pics of Jay-Z over the weekend performing for the tour solo in Phoenix, AZ. Click here for the pics if you missed them.

Right after the show, Ciara hosted an exclusive after party at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino. Continue reading for more pics of her performing and for pics from the afterparty!

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Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds (two to the head and two to the chest) at an apartment complex in Nashville, Tennessee early Saturday morning (Jul 4). After receiving a phone call about an injured person, police say they found the former pro footballer and another woman, later identified as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, shot to death.

According to authorities, McNair’s body was found seated on a living room sofa and Kazemi is said to have sustained a lone gunshot wound to the head. Police also said that a pistol was found near her body.

As of Sunday (Jul 5), McNair’s death had been ruled a suicide, though police said they have not classified Kazemi’s death. Kazemi is said to have been involved in a romantic relationship with McNair.

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