Rapper 50 Cent recently premiered his brand new music video for the latest single off of his new album, Before I Self Destruct. “Baby By Me” features a hook sung by R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and the video stars R&B singer and former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, who plays 50’s love interest and baby mama.

A lot of folks raised their eyebrows when it was announced that Kelly would star in the clip, but we see no problem with her accepting this offer. We’re in a recession. It’s not good business to turn down money! And we hear 50 Cent begged her any way. Who can say no to someone begging to give you money???

He says he bumped into her in Los Angeles and he knew right then and there he wanted her for his new video.

“I actually ran into her, I said, ‘Wow! It’ll be great if I could get her to come tomorrow [for the shoot]‘,” 50 Cent explained. “Kelly was getting ready to fly back to Miami. I was lucky enough to catch her. I kinda begged my way into her doing it. I didn’t want to do the normal video situation, where you have the vixen or somebody no-one knows from anywhere. I think it intensifies the whole song.”

A pretty decent investment for both parties wouldn’t you agree? Continue reading to peep the new video!

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Pop and R&B singer/songwriter Leona Lewis performed live on stage Monday night (Nov 2) in London, England at the Hackney Empire. She admits that she was terrified shortly before she hit the stage to perform at her first ever solo full length concert, but she says it went by so fast and she wants to do it more often by going on a world tour next year

“I wasn’t nervous until I got to the side of the stage, then I started shaking. I felt it went so fast and now I just want to do it again. I can’t wait to tour next year,” said Lewis. “I was so worried about falling over in front of the audience. I have never done anything like that before. I was so nervous,” she added.

Continue reading for more pics from this concert and a video of her performing “Happy” at Life 4 You in Holland (the Netherlands).
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Yesterday the Clipse released the remix video for their “I’m Good” song. Miami rapper Rick Ross jumped on this version and is also featured in the music video, which can be found after the break.

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Wearing a gray hooded jacket, a dark blue pair of jeans and a pair of black boots, pop singer Rihanna was spotted making her way through the airport terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport Tuesday afternoon (Nov 3) to catch a flight out of New York City.

She and Chris Brown have never really spoken about what really happened between them the night of that February 2009 incident following the Clive Davids Grammy event, but it seems like slowly but surely they’re opening up more and more in these exclusive interviews.

Rihanna’s ABC News interview with Diane Sawyer is set to air Thursday on ABC’s Good Morning America and Friday on 20/20, and Rihanna says she and Chris became “dangeros” for each other the more in love they became.

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Lady Gaga appeared on Fuse TV’s “On The Record” Tuesday (Nov 3) in New York City.

She will be featured in Beyonce’s new music video for “Video Phone,” which premieres tomorrow on MTV and MTV.com. And she and Beyonce also teamed up to create a song called “Telephone,” which will be featured on Lady Gaga’s album re-release.

Speaking with MTV News, Lady Gaga had nothing but good things to say about Beyonce as she recalled the fun times they had on the set of the music video.

“You know she is such a beautiful person, and I gotta tell you, I just adore her,” she said. “I had kind of lost faith a little bit in meeting artists in the business — and then I met Beyoncé.”

She also spoke briefly about how much fun the two of them have together. “She is a real, real woman,” Gaga said. “I have never laughed so hard on a video set in my life. We had the best time doing ‘Video Phone.’ “

Nickelodeon star Keke Palmer attended the 25th Annual Artios Awards, sponsored by the Casting Society of America, Monday night (Nov 2) at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, California.

The 16-year-old actress was a presenter at the event, which honored select members in over eighteen different theatrical casting categories.

November is proving to be a pretty big month for the teen actress already and we’re only 4 days in. According to Black Celebrity Kids, she’ll put her vocal talent to work with a performance this Thanksgiving at the big Macy’s Thanksigiving Day Parade on November 26th.

“I am so excited about this performance , I will be debuting a song I co-wrote called , Top Of The World, so please if you are in the New York area come and check me out in person, and if not please tune in.”

And just 5 days prior to that her new one-hour True Jackson, VP movie “Flirting With Fame” will air at 8:30 PM ET/PT on Nickelodeon.

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Recording artists Ryan Leslie and Melanie Fiona hit up the Carol’s Daughter store in Atlanta Monday afternoon (Nov 2) at the Lenox Square Mall. The two paid a quick visit to the boutique to meet with fans, sign autographs and promote their new projects.

Ryan’s sophomore album Transition dropped yesterday (Tues Nov 3) and Melanie’s debut album The Bridge hit stores in the U.S. last week (Tues Oct 27).

More pics when you continue reading!

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Here’s Chrisette Michele’s new “Fragile (Remix)” music video. Directed by the R&B songstress herself, the video features rapper Wale and was put out by her label Def Jam earlier this week. Continue reading to check it out!

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Grand Hustle put out Young Dro’s new music video for “I Don’t Know Y’all,” which features fellow ATL rapper Yung L.A yesterday. The video also features a couple of cameos from comedians Mike Epps and Lil Duval.

Be on the lookout for Dro’s second studio album P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once), due to be released December 22nd via Grand Hustle/Atlantic. In the meantime, check out the Gabriel Hart directed music video after the break.

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Immediately following his black tie VIP dinner Monday night (Nov 2), NFL star Kerry Rhodes hosted a bowling bash at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in New York City.

Other celebrities who attended the bowling bash were Vivica A. Fox, Braylon Edwards, D.L. Hughley and more. Continue reading to check out the rest of the pics!

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