More photos have been released from Beyonce’s new H&M summer 2013 campaign showing the sexy singer as she puts most women to shame with her perfect bikini body.

Beyonce, who was announced as the face of the very bold and colorful swimwear line last month, shows off her flawless curves in a series of new publicity shots.

In a Q&A with the brand, Bey talked about her style influences, and how much she loved shooting the campaign in the Bahamas.

Of the campaign, she said: “I’ve always liked H&M’s focus on fun and affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements – fire, water, earth and wind. It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island. It felt more like making a video than a commercial.”

“I loved shooting the campaign in the Bahamas,” she added. “We shot on a beach outside of Nassau and the weather was perfect. The shoot was filled with vibrant colors and was inspired by the glamor of the late ‘70s.”

Beyonce also admits that a lot of her fashion sense comes from watching her mother when she was younger, and also from her very own sister Solange.

She said, “I think my style comes from watching my mother from the time I was a little girl. She was so stylish. She was the first person I saw mix high end pieces with more accessible styles and make it all work. I’m also inspired by my sister, I love her bold approach.”

After looking at these photos, Beyonce’s controversial “Bow Down” song just seems so right. Bow Down Bitches!!!

Beyonce is really taking over, as it has been announced that the R&B diva is the new face of H&M.

In the ad campaign, Beyonce is introduced as Mrs. Carter, playing off her world tour and rumored album name. The collection is called Beyonce as Mrs. Carter for H&M.

“H&M’s summer campaign starring Beyoncé is an epic fantasy, with glamour, drama and also a sense of paradise,” said Donald Schneider, Creative Director of H&M. ”It was amazing to watch her on the shoot make it all look effortless – a quality that makes her such an icon for women around the world. The campaign is the essence of Beyoncé, and also the essence of H&M this summer.”

Beyonce’s collection will feature items perfect for the summer time including dresses and bikinis. A portion of the profits from the H&M for Water collection will be donated to H&M for WaterAid charity.

“I’ve always liked H&M’s focus on fun and affordable fashion,” Beyonce said. “I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements – fire, water, earth and wind.”

Beyonce’s ad campaign was shot in Nassau in the Bahamas and a commercial will air in May. The commercial will feature one of her new songs, “Standing on the Sun.”

“It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island,” Mrs. Carter continued. ”It felt more like making a video than a commercial.”

Beyonce’s H&M collection will hit stores in May.

“The Game” is back for its sixth season, and BET has released the new promotional photos showing off the newly revamped cast.

In the sixth season of “The Game,” Wendy Raquel Robinson returns as the feisty, sharp-mouthed Tasha Mack, while Hosea Chanchez reprises his role as the self-centered, narcissistic Malik Wright, and Coby Bell and Brandy are back as the “happily married” couple Jason and Chardonnay Pitts.

Noticeably absent from the new promo shots are Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall (Melanie and Derwin Davis), but we all knew they weren’t coming back for the new season, as their story was basically written off on the last episode of Season 5 when Melanie went off to finish med school and Derwin went after her.

According to the synopsis for the Season 6 premiere episode, Derwin gets traded on Premiere Draft Day, and newcomer Bryce “The Blueprint” Westbrook (played by Jay Ellis) steps in to fill his place. Also new to the cast is Lauren London, who plays Bryce’s love interest Keira Whitaker.

Click below for the promo photos and more information about “The Game” Season 6!

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After spending some time in the “A,” VH1 has brought its “Love & Hip Hop” franchise back to the Big Apple for the third season of the show, set to air tonight!

Though the cast for this season of LHHNY is mostly brand new, there are some familiar faces from Seasons 1 and 2, including Yandy Smith, Erica Mena and Olivia Longott.

The new personalities that will be shaking things up in Season 3 include celebrity stylist Winter Ramos, fashionista Rashidah Ali (most known for being a shoe consultant to the stars), radio personality Jen “The Pen” Bayer, her rapper husband Consequence (from “A Tribe Called Quest”), struggling freestyle rapper Joe Budden, his ex girlfriend Tahiry Jose and his “friend” Raqi Thunda (who Tahiry believes Joe cheated on her with).

According to VH1′s official press relese for “Love & Hip Hop” Season 3, the show “promises to deliver all the drama from the lives, heartaches, successes and failures of hip hop’s movers and shakers in the concrete jungle that is NYC,” the “birthplace of hip hop and the home of some of its biggest successes, but even more of its shattered dreams… and all of its secrets.”

Check out some photos of the cast of LHHNY 3 along with a sneak peak of the premiere episode below:

It’s no surprise that Rihanna — who is apparently allergic to clothing, or practices a religion that forbids clothing, or something — is naked on the cover of GQ magazine’s December 2012 “Men of the Year” issue … but with a body like that, why the hell not?!?

Leaving very little to the imagination, Rihanna rocks a short leather jacket, and absolutely nothing else (other than than her tattoos) as she carefully places her arm between her legs to cover her lady parts.

Rihanna is so far the only woman to grace the cover of GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” issue, and inside, the singer talks about her career, almost getting a face tattoo (really, Rihanna? a FACE tat?!?), what turns her on sexually and more, including whether or not she thinks Drake and Chris Brown’s fight was over her.

Check out a few highlights from the interview, along with more photos of Rihanna, below!

On fame, and loving her career:

“Sometimes a person looks at me and sees dollars. They see numbers and they see a product. I look at me and see art. If I didn’t like what I was doing, then I would say I was committing slavery.”

On almost getting a face tattoo the night before her GQ interview:

“The tattoo artist said nope, I’m not gonna do it,” she says, “because if you’re looking at your face, it’s right there staring at you.”

On her sexy image:

“That comes from my culture. That’s just the way it’s always been, and I think that for people, especially in America, they make it like the forbidden fruit, but that only makes kids more curious. [In the past], I was a lot more naive about the way I moved and the way I was being perceived. The more you hear people talk about ‘Oh, you’re a sex symbol,’ it just makes you think, ‘Why are you saying that?’ And I figured it out.”

On what turns her on:

“I like to feel like a woman,” she says. “I have to be in control in every other aspect of my life, so I feel like in a relationship, like I wanted to be able to take a step back and have somebody else take the lead.” GQ asked, ‘Do you ever switch things up?’ to which she answers, “I could absolutely be dominant. But, in general, I’d rather… How do I say this in like a…non-X-rated version?”

And last, but most certainly not least, Rihanna was asked about the Drake and Chris Brown’s infamous fight at W.i.P. nightclub in New York City a few months ago. Her response?

“There’s no proof of that being for my love. That’s my answer to that question.”

Then there’s this little gem at the end of GQ’s piece, detailing the interviewer’s wild night with Rihanna:

We all head out to a club in the meatpacking district, Griffin. But by the time we get there, Rihanna’s mood has noticeably shifted. She’s detached, rocking hypnotically, slow-dancing solo.

Then the DJs shout out names of the stars there that night: Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Rihanna, and Chris Brown. The last name reverberates over a clamorous 2 Chainz track. The crowd does a double take, like Chris Brown? Here we go!

…it can’t be a coincidence, she and Brown being here together. By the morning, the tabloid story of their encounter — the woman who drives men crazy, going back to a man the world thinks is at least a little bit nuts — will be everywhere. But here’s what I witness:

Chris Brown brashly stands on top of his bench in the neighboring booth. He and Rihanna start tossing flirtatious glances like kids passing notes in middle-school math class.

The smirks and the playfulness continue until they’re dancing with each other from afar. Then, out of mock frustration, Brown climbs over the top of the booth. A mischievous tingle of controversy vibrates through the club.

There, in the middle of all the craziness: Rihanna stares straight at me and passes me a spliff. She turns her green-hazel Bambi gaze back to Brown and begins to sway those famous hips from side to side. It’s 2 a.m. She looks like she’s just getting started.

“This is some movie shit, ladies and gentlemen!” the DJ bellows. “We see you, Chris and Rihanna!”

[GQ]

Rihanna’s next album “Unapologetic” — a very fitting title, especially considering the way she lives her life — hits stores on November 19th.

Rihanna is also scheduled to kick-off her 7-day “777″ promotional tour for the album Wednesday night (Nov 14) in Mexico City. She’ll play concerts every day (through the 20th) in six other cities also, including Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and New York City.

Your favorite “Basketball Wives” show is making its way back to TV! The second season of VH1′s hit reality series “Basketball Wives LA” is set to premiere this September, and most of the show’s familiar faces are returning, including Laura & Gloria Govan, Draya Michele, Malaysia Pargo and Jackie Christie.

Noticeably missing is Imani Showalter (she apparently left the show) … but newcomer Brooke Bailey will be filling in for her spot. Another new face shaking things up this season is Malaysia’s longtime friend Adiz “Bambi” Benson.

Find out what’s new with the ladies of “Basketball Wives L.A.” via VH1′s press release (as well as the season 2 supertrailer) below!

Sisters Laura and Gloria try to mend their strained relationship, which has been tenuous due to the pressures of their chaotic lives. Gloria faces a turning point in her acting career and finds herself at the brink of her first big role, but will this push her relationship with Laura to the edge?

Laura has a hot new figure and is set on making big life changes. Jackie attempts at making amends with the group, but has too much damage already been done?

Malaysia makes good on her promise to step out of her comfort zone and pushes herself to hang-glide, skydive and more. Draya juggles a booming modeling career and the launch of her own swimwear line.

And of course, another year means another vow renewal for Jackie and Doug Christie with the theme sure to blow the other 16 celebrations out of the water.

The all-new second season of “Basketball Wives L.A.” premieres on Monday, September 10th at 8 pm!

We know you’re hooked on “Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta” right now, but this fall, VH1 will be bringing a brand new reality series to your TV screens.

“Ev & Ocho” — which will follow “Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozada and her new husband, NFL free agent Chad Ochocinco, on their journey to the alter — is the network’s latest reality show offering.

Check out the press release (and photos) below:

We have followed Evelyn’s story through four seasons of “Basketball Wives.” Now “Ev & Ocho” presents a behind-the­-scenes look at Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Evelyn Lozada’s journey to “I Do.”

Through an eleven-part series, including a two-part season finale, audiences will get a glimpse inside of Evelyn and Chad’s relationship.

Between Evelyn promoting her new bookInner Circle and going through marriage counseling with Chad, Evelyn is forced to put all past issues on the back-burner as she deals with tough family decisions and the ever important question, “Who will walk me down the aisle?”

Viewers will watch Evelyn and Chad work together through the tough times to reach the goal of their dream wedding with celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine.

From deciding on the perfect cake and designer dress, to Evelyn dealing with Ocho’s unconventional wedding demands, this ceremony will definitely go down in the history books.

Preparation isn’t easy, and the couple’s timing is tight as Evelyn rushes to make sure her ill brother-in-law can be a part of her very special day.

With two overflowing social calendars and two different personalities to match, these two realize planning “happily ever after” won’t be a smooth course.

“Ev & Ocho” will premiere Monday, September 3rd at 9:30 pm!

As of today, Production officially began on “Maleficent,” and Disney has released the first official photo of Angelina Jolie as the infamous Sleeping Beauty villainess!

According to the movie’s synopsis, “Maleficent” is the untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain, from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” The film will reveal the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby Aurora.

Robert Stromberg (production designer for “Alice in Wonderland”) makes his directorial debut, and the script was written by Linda Woolverton, who worked with Stromberg on “Alice,” and is best known for writing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and co-writing “The Lion King.”

In addition to Jolie, “Maleficent” will also star Elle Fanning (as Aurora/Sleeping Beauty), Sam Riley, Sharlto Copley, Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.

The film hits theaters in 3D on March 14th 2014.

Are you excited about this movie?

They brought you “Mob Wives,” “Basketball Wives,” and even “Baseball Wives” … and now VH1 is bringing a whole new set of women to your TV screens.

Earlier this week, VH1 released the promotional photos for their new reality show “Hollywood Exes,” which stars the ex-wives of Eddie Murphy, Prince, Will Smith, Jose Conseco and R. Kelly.

From VH1:

Hollywood Exes is a docu-series that delves deep into the lives of a group of women who are separated from some of the most famous men in America. Simply put, these girls are starting over.

They all divorced young and got married even younger so now is when they need each other’s backs the most. And from raising kids to starting up a new business … these women are ready to tackle a VERY busy year.

At a glance, all these girls are at a different phase in their relations with their exes. Some have remained friends while others can’t even say their names out loud, but either way, the girls have the support of each other to fall back on.

These women aren’t exactly new acquaintances either. Some have known each other even before they were married so there is clearly a strong sisterhood within the group dynamic.

More than anything, this series will prove that through the struggles of a high profile divorce and separation, these women can emerge from the shadows of their ex-;husbands’ fame and fortune, and show the world that they’re not just a trophy wife with a pretty face.

This fabulous group’s quest is to establish themselves as independent, successful women and bring relevance, honor and fame to themselves separate from their exes… even if there happens to be some drama along the way.

“Hollywood Exes” premieres on Wednesday, June 27th at 9 pm.

For a closer look at the ladies who make up the show, check out the official cast member pictures below:

With the premiere of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta” just a few short weeks away, VH1 is giving potential viewers a look at the cast that will take over their TV screens for 10 episodes, with the season premiere to air on June 18th.

From VH1.com:

This summer, VH1 is bringing a southern-fried tale of struggle, love and temptation to Atlanta, Georgia with an all new season of “Love And Hip Hop.”

Premiering June 18 at 8PM, VH1?s docu-soap “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” proves love, music and the game know no boundaries.

As the newest installment in the successful “Love And Hip Hop” franchise, “Love And Hip Hop: Atlanta” will feature an all new cast with their eyes on the prize of fortune, fame and family.

Among the main characters in this 10-episode series are Stevie J, a three-time Grammy Award-Winning producer who has worked with artists such as Diddy, Jay-Z and Mariah Carey, Stevie’s longtime girlfriend Mimi Faust, and a fiery up-and-coming Latina rapper named Joseline.

There’s no shortage of drama with this strong-willed trio. Also featured are Lil Scrappy, best known for his 2006 smash hit, “Money in the Bank,” his girlfriend Erica Dixon, and his mother, a former hustler known as “Momma Dee.”

The hometown hero, Atlanta rapper Rasheeda, is still searching for that big hit after years in the hip hop game, but she’s constantly at odds with her manager Kirk Frost – who also happens to be her husband. Rounding out the cast are the talented songbird K Michelle, and Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd.

A “southern-fried tale of struggle, love and temptation?” … Sounds interesting!

Check out the official cast photos below:

Harpo … who these women?

Actress Paula Patton strips down to the bare essentials (a sexy bikini paired with heels) in the latest issue of GQ Magazine.

In the shoot’s accompanying interview, Robin Thicke‘s muse talks about what it was like on the set of her latest movie “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” in which she stars alongside Tom Cruise. “I was doing physical stunts – feet in the mud, fingernails full of dirt, shooting and fighting for my life,” she says.

As for her husband Robin Thicke and her in-laws, she says, “Canadians are a lot like us, actually. I’ve figured out how to blend in.”

Check out Paula Patton’s smokin’ hot January 2012 GQ Magazine photoshoot below:

Coby Bell, Tia Mowry Hardrict, Pooch Hall, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez pose in the promotional photo for the 5th season of BET's "The Game"

BET‘s top-rated scripted series “The Game” is set to return for a brand new season beginning Tuesday, January 10th 2012 at 10pm.

Via press release:

As the #1 sitcom debut in the history of all cable TV, season four of The Game left viewers on the edge of their seats.

The seduction continues as infidelity, ambition, secrets and betrayal collide to make season five the most compelling yet.

Picking up where it left off, Melanie (Tia Mowry Hardrict) contends with Derwin’s (Pooch Hall) abortion accusation; Malik (Hosea Chanchez) and Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) struggle to wrangle an intoxicated Jenna (Tika Sumpter); and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) is still off in the world trying to find herself, leaving Jason (Coby Bell) forced to come to terms with his feelings towards Black women.

The new season also ushers in a new love interest for Jason, who is sure to shake things up!

BET also revealed that R&B singer Brandy will join the cast of “The Game” as a recurring character (Maybe she’s Jason new love interest?).

According to recent reports, viewers can also expect guest appearances from Selita Ebanks, NeNe Leakes, Estelle, Shawn Marion,  Rockmond Dunbar, DeRay Davis and the Emmy Award winning Loretta Devine, among others.

“The Game,” created by Mara Brock Akil (who also created the hit UPN series “Girlfriends”), was canceled by the CW due to low viewership after three seasons back in May 2009 when it was averaging only 2 million viewers.

BET picked the show up in 2010, and its subsequent Season 4 premiere in January 2011 drew 7.7 million viewers, making it the best showing ever for the series on cable broadcast, and BET’s most watched telecast.

With renewed interest in the show and a star-studded list of guest appearances, it will most definitely be interesting to see how many people watch the show when it premieres in January 2012.

Are you looking forward to the upcoming 5th season of The Game?

Rihanna‘s new album “Talk That Talk” recently leaked (like every other major album before it hits retail) … which means that we can finally hear some new songs, most notably the title track (feat. Jay-Z) … the only feature, besides “We Found Love” (feat. Calvin Harris), on the album!

We also got our hands on Rihanna’s new promotional shots for her new album. Check ‘em out (and take a listen to “Talk That Talk”) below !!

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[Promo Shots: Rihanna Daily]

Hip-Hop couple T.I. and Tiny pose in a family shot with their young ones in this newly released promo shot for their new VH1 reality show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”

The show, set to premiere on December 5th at 9 pm, will reportedly give viewers a rare look at Tip, following his recent prison release, as he’s readjusting to life as an entertainer, a businessman, a husband and father of six to King, Domani, Zonnique, Messiah, Deyjah and Major).

“Tameka and I have a strong, loving family,” said T.I. “In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It’s like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight.”

According to the press release:

• Fans will get to know T.I.’s children and see their reactions as they realize their father is a member of Hip Hop royalty.
• T.I. teaches his eldest son, Domani, the secrets to putting on a great concert performance .
• Tiny reveals how she kept the family together while T.I. was away.
• We meet the OMG GIRLZ, a new up-and-coming pop group that Tiny manages.

Janet Jackson strikes a mean pose as the 45-year-old (YES, SHE’S 45!) returns for the second consecutive year as the face of Blackglama, representing the brand’s iconic “What Becomes a Legend Most?” campaign.

Check out more photos below:

As we previously reported, Rihanna is the face of Armani Jeans & Underwear for the upcoming Autumn/Winter 2011-12 season. We showed you a shot from the batch of promo ads, but now Armani has rolled out another set of photos of the singer, wearing just a bra and panties, showing off her amazing body.

Check out more shots below!

Who’s that girl? Eve‘s that girl! And she’s back with a brand new album titled “Lip Lock.”

But with Nicki Minaj killing the game as the only female rapper worth listening to right now, does Eve have room to shine like she did back in the day? Guess we’ll have to wait and see when that album drops, which marks her first release since 2002′s “Eve-Olution,” which spawned the chart-topping hit “Gansta Lovin” (feat. Alicia Keys).

Check out the promo shots for Eve’s upcoming album “Lip Lock” below:

The official cast for the L.A. spin-off of VH1′s “Basketball Wives” was announced last month, and now we can all finallysee what this ensemble cast of women will look like!

The cast includes Jackie Christie (retired NBA player Doug Christie’s wife), Draya Michele (who used to date Chris Brown — not sure where she falls in as a “basketball wife” though), Laura Govan (ex fiancee of NBA star Gilbert Arenas and allegedly slept with Shaq while he was married to Shaunie, which led to Shaunie filing for divorce from Shaq), Laura’s sister Gloria Govan (who is currently Matt Barnes’ fiancee), Kimsha Artest (Ron Artest’s ex-wife — though they’re still good friends), Imani Showalter (Milwaukee Bucks player Stephen Jackson’s ex fiancee/baby mama) and Malaysia Pargo (wife of Chicago Bulls player Jannero Pargo).

So basically, we have 2 wives, 1 home-wrecker, 2 ex-fiancees and a Los Angeles socialite who used to have sex with a famous R&B singer. Interesting.

Recently, Shaunie O’Neal, who created and currently produces the original “Basketball Wives” show, spoke on the new spin-off cast and even went as far as to call a few of the ladies “trashy.” She told BET:

“The L.A. cast — there are some wives and fiancés, which I’m fine with. But there’s a little bit of trash kind of sprinkled into that cast that I’m totally against. I was really very hands off with that cast. It’s just drama and…that’s not my vision. I don’t think that all money is good money. I don’t need it that bad. So we are having some issues.”

Wonder who she’s referring to … **cough** the Govan sisters **cough cough** and **cough cough** Draya Michelle **cough**

Check out the promotional photos featuring the all-new “Basketball Wives: L.A.” cast below:

The show premieres on VH1 on Monday, August 29th!

Will you be watching?

You hear that noise? That’s R&B singer Kelly Rowland sizzling in these hot new promotional shots for her upcoming third studio album “Here I Am!”

The album, led by Kelly’s hit single “Motivation” (f/ Lil Wayne) hits stores tomorrow (Jul 26).

“[Here I Am]” is along the same lines when it comes to an urban sound. When I listen to everything back to back, when I was sequencing it, that’s when it felt really good in my spirit,” she told BET.com recently.

Check out a few shots of Kelly Rowland in all her glory (well … sorta) below:

Photography by: Derek Blanks

Those court documents turned out to be phonies … and Pleasure P has since denied the reports and released a statement saying:

“All of the recent rumors and accusations that are being circulated about me are 100% false. They are disgusting and vile; and they are being spread by individuals with their own sick agendas. The purported documents that are also being circulated are forgery.”

Now Marcus “Pleasure P” Cooper, moving on from the nearly career-ending accusations, has released a set of promotional pictures as he prepares to release new music. The pictures, taken by photographer Tyren Redd, show the R&B crooner shirtless and smiling on the beach.

Peep more pics below:

“Well, the new album is really about love and romance,” Pleasure P told Hip Hollywood about his upcoming album. “I think that’s missing from music nowadays. I’ve been working on it for like a year and a half now. It’s good to be getting back out here. I’m still on Atlantic records, we got a whole new beginning coming for me.”

Speaking on the album’s collaborations, Pleasure P continued, “You definitely may be seeing a Lil Wayne collab. I have a song called Nino Brown and I have a Drake sample in it but me and Drake are going to do something really soon. We actually got the opportunity to exchange songs with each other but he is going for a different sound now, so we have to agree on certain things, but its definitely going to take place.”

[Necole Bitchie, via Hip Hollywood]

Check out this shot of Rihanna posing seductively in a brand new ad for her new Reb’l Fleur fragrance!

According to a new report from the New York Times, there is a HUGE and very expensive marketing plan in store for the perfume’s inital launch, including a viral video to be released Friday (Feb 11).

In addition, for three months (beginning in April), the fragrance will also be advertised in over 300 movie theaters on nearly 2,000 screens. And as moviegoers exit the theaters, they will be handed scented cards by reps from the brand, who expects to hand out about 7 million cards to the perfume’s target demographic, women aged 18 to 24.

In all, the campaign is expected to cost around $4 or $5 million bucks and is considered to be “the biggest launch we’ve had for some time” for Parlux, said the founder and CEO of the company Frederick E. Purches.

Your thoughts?

Check out this new photo Katy Perry posted to her Facebook page yesterday!!

“Here’s a sneak peek of the artwork for ‘E.T.’, the next single off ‘Teenage Dream’! Stay tuned for a new music video and remixes coming soon,” Katy wrote.

Meanwhile, he Pop singer has made a promise to her adoring fans: that her upcoming tour will be “sweet” and “shocking” … but not in a sexual way, of course. The “Firework” singer is scheduled to perform 95 shows all over the world in her upcoming “California Dreams” Tour, and hopes to “raise the bar” with her performances.

“Touring is no longer an ordinary thing where you play an instrument in jeans and a T-shirt. I really want to raise the bar. It has some pizzazz these days, and I’m definitely bringing the pizzazz with a lot of bells and whistles. The show has a Broadway feel to it. It’s got a storyline that’s going to be very interesting, kind of loosely based on my life, but a cartoon version. I have this whole thing in my show that is about candy and cupcakes and meat. It’s both really sweet and shocking, but not in a sexual way.”

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Perry admitted that one thing she hates is how she never has time to actually enjoy her stay in foreign countries, due to her hectic touring schedule. But that will all change this time around, the singer says.

“This time around when people ask ‘how was Barcelona?’ I’m not gonna be stupid and be like, ‘Uh, your room service is great.’ That was really annoying the first time. Before, I’d go to these magical places and literally just have time to taste the room service.”

KP’s “California Dreams” World Tour kicks off in Portugal on February 20th and will wrap up in Ireland on November 2nd. The North American leg of the tour (CLICK HERE FOR THE DATES) begins its journey in Atlanta, GA on June 7th and ends with two dates in her hometown of Santa Barbara, CA on August 13th and 14th.

Your thoughts?

Hot dayum! Megan Fox sure is one sexy mofo!!

The 24-year old actress shows off her nice curves in a new lingerie ad for Armani. According to our buds over at Pop Eater, the photo shoot is a part of a Spring 2011 campaign, and will be appearing on billboards beginning next month.

Check out one more hot shot of Megan Fox (posing in a pair of Armani jeans) below!

Your thoughts on the pics?

Nicki Minaj is gearing up for the release of her debut album Pink Friday, and has teamed up with MTV for an hour-long television special titled “My Time Now.” In the documentary, the Young Money rapper gives her fans a behind the scenes look at the preparation & promotion of her album, her return to her home country Trinidad, her spending time with family and friends in Queens and more.

“My Time Now” is set to debut on MTV on November 28th and 10 pm before it will be available on the web via MTV.com. Check out a clip from the special (along with a few newly released “Pink Friday” album promos) below!!

Photos: Nicki-Minaj.org

Katy Perry is the cat’s meow!

The pop star looks “purr-fect” as she squeezes into a skintight pink & purple catsuit and plays with a giant pink ball of yarn in a newly released cat-themed ad for her new fragrance called “Purr.”

Katy Perry’s new brand of perfume hits stores just in time for Christmas this November.

What do you think about the picture?

Everybody and their mama knows by now that rapper T.I. and his fiancee Tameka “Tiny” Cottle are getting married this weekend in Miami, but that doesn’t mean that Tip is ready and willing to talk to just anyone about it. When asked about the unintentionally publicized wedding T.I. playfully told Atlanta’s FOX 5 News that he wouldn’t confirm nor deny the reports:

“I am not at the liberty to discuss, confirm, nor deny anything… But don’t believe everything you read online. I have never commented on such subjects and I never will… I cannot confirm any of these things.”

Peep the video footage below:

Looks like he’s gonna take the Beyonce & Jay-Z route with this whole wedding/marriage business. He’ll eventually crack though, they always do. You just have to wait for it…

Meanwhile, check out these new promo shots for Tip’s highly anticipated upcoming album King Uncaged, due in stores September 28th!

Spotted @ Rap-Up

It was recently announced that rapper Busta Rhymes would be the new face of Venom Energy Drink. Here he can be seen posing at a photo shoot for the beverage company at Jack Studios Wednesday (Nov 11) in New York City.

He’s also putting the finishing touches on his new album, The Chemo, set to be released sometime in 2010. Busta says he’s about 80% done with it.

More pics when you continue reading!

Here are a couple of new promo pics from Rihanna‘s new album!

Ri is about a month away from releasing Rated R, her most anticipated album ever … and the industry is buzzing like crazy! Even though Rihanna chose to release a “dark” ballad instead of an upbeat club track, which surprised a lot of people, the song’s co-producer Chuck Harmony says that both the album and the song “Russian Roulette” are a reflection of Rihanna growing up and coming into her own.

Harmony told MTV News that no matter how you feel about the track, the album will prove that Rihanna is the Madonna of her generation. “I sat through mix sessions and I heard some of the songs on the record. It fits in well,” he said of “Russian Roulette.”

The song is a bit darker than some of Rihanna’s past singles, but Harmony said that isn’t indicative of the rest of the album. “I think Rihanna has captured what her old fans are used to, as well as the growth of an artist. ‘Russian Roulette,’ to me, is a shining example of her growth and her artistic expression,” he said. ” ‘Russian Roulette’ is definitely taking her to another level. I think she’s a pop icon, so her music should reflect that.”

Harmony added that he still can’t believe his track was picked to kick off her comeback, because there was just too much great material to pick from. “I was actually shocked I got the first single ’cause the album is so great,” he said.

Although Harmony is one of Rihanna’s colleagues, he says he’s just as interested as anyone in how the singer is marketing herself, including the single’s provocative cover art. “It fits in with the song,” he said of the photo. “The way it’s unfolding is so genius. Like, ‘The wait is ova’ [message on her site]. I was waiting too. I wanted to see the cover, I wanted to hear the song. It’s one of those records where you just don’t know. It’s not a faith record. It’s one of those thought-provoking records.”

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PICS: RIHANNA DAILY

Pharell’s protege Teyana Taylor has officially been announced as the new face of the MTTM (Married to the Mob) clothing line and here are some promo shots for their Fall 2009 collection. So when she’s not working on her album, hanging out with Chris Brown, or shedding tears over blog comments she’s apparently putting some work in on the fashion scene. We ain’t mad atcha! Money is money. Ladies, hit up Karmaloop to take a look at some of MTTM’s latest threads. And continue reading for more pics from Teyana’s fashion photo spread!

Get a load of Kanye West and his naked girlfriend Amber Rose in these brand new promotional photos for Kanye’s Louis Vuitton shoe line. According to Yeezy’s blog, the shots were taken by photographer Steve Shaw. More photos when you continue reading.

Good news! Since it’s a known fact that us guys will never get a chance with Halle Berry, at least we can sleep good at night knowing that at our women can at least smell like her! Here are the brand new promotional shots for Halle Berry’s new women’s fragrance, “Halle by Halle Berry.” The Oscar-winning actress partnered with Coti to deliver a scent that features mimosa and fig essences that are meant to evoke “the spirit of a woman who is effortlessly sexy, stylish, and elegant.”

“For years I have created my own personal scents by mixing and layering fragrances, trying to come up with something unique and different,” Berry says of her new perfume. “It’s a wonderful form of self-expression and I am thrilled to be working with Coty on my debut fragrance.”

Photographer Cliff Watts shot these beautiful promo shots on a beach in Oahu, Hawaii. Continue reading to check out the rest of them.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CLIFF WATTS

People.com has released the promotional photos for the contestants of the upcoming season of ABC’s hit show, Dancing With The Stars, and above is rapper Lil Kim and her dance partner, Derek Hough. Season eight of the show premieres Monday, March 9th at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Photoshop is one hell of a drug, huh? It’s the new crack. People can’t get enough of it!

PHOTO: PEOPLE.COM

Remember that Run’s House spin-off series we told you guys about a while back? Well, Angela and Vanessa Simmons definitely have their own show called Daddy’s Girls, and all of the episodes have been recorded and edited, and are ready to premiere on MTV in January 2009. They’ve brought along their cousin, Jessica (R), and their friend, Alicia (L) to share some of the television spotlight.

The show premieres January 5th 2009 at 10:30 PM EST, only on MTV! Continue reading for more pics AND to check out the trailer.

Here’s the official promotional poster for the new movie, Seven Pounds starring Will Smith. The movie is set to hit theaters December 19th, just in time for the Holidays! Continue reading for an exclusive promo shot of the movie and the official movie description straight from Sony Pictures.

Academy Award® nominee Will Smith reunites with the directors and producers of The Pursuit of Happyness for the emotional drama Seven Pounds. In the film, Smith plays Ben Thomas, an IRS agent with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

- SONY PICTURES

Since Beyonce decided to call herself “Sasha Fierce,” the internet has been buzzing and downright clowning the singer for doing such a thing. But why can’t she? Everybody else is doing it! Take Lil’ Wayne for example. How many names does he have? You got Dwayne, Wayne, Lil Wayne, Weezy, Wizzle, Wizzard, and however else you can mix-up the phonetics of his name. And what about Diddy, huh? Sean John, Sean John Combs, Sean Combs, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy Combs, Dumb Dump Diddy. And that just covers the FIRST decade of his career. Who knows how many there’ll be when he hits the golden ages. Kanye has Ye and Yeezy, Ludacris goes by “Chris” and Luda sometimes, and T.I. calls his alter-ego T.I.P. So we ask again, why not Beyonce?

Peep these new promos from her new album I Am… Sasha Fierce – in stores next Tuesday – November 18th.

Here’s a first look at the promotional poster for the new movie, Cadillac Records, starring Beyonce, Adrian Brody, and Jeffrey Wright, per the poster. Gabrielle Union, Cedric the Entertainer, Columbus Short, and Mos Def are in the movie as well, and if you continue reading, you can check out some promotional photos of the celebrities mentioned that you won’t find anywhere else!

PHOTOS: ERIC LIEBOWITZ / SONY BMG FILM

Our boy Kanye West has released 3 brand new promos for his new album, “808′s & Heartbreak” – in stores November 25th 2008! We here at Gossip On This are definitely ready for a new Yeezy album, and we hear it’s gonna be fire!

Brandy‘s official Web site was recently updated not too long ago with news, pictures, and other information regarding Brandy’s forthcoming album entitled Human (Epic) in stores November 11th! I am so loving everything about this project, I want Brandy to win so badly, she really is underrated. “Right Here (Departed)” is just … amazing! I swear I’ve played it over 400 times (iTunes does not lie) nonstop! This song is so beautiful, from the lyrics to the production and arrangements.

New promo shots of the beautiful and talented singer/songwriter Keri Hilson for her new upcoming album In A Perfect World…(Interscope/Zone 4). I can’t wait to peep this album. Most of the time the person behind the pen needs to record. If you haven’t already go download her latest single, “Energy”, now available on iTunes. You can catch her on the current issue of Rap-Up Magazine too. Look for Keri Hilson’s album September 23rd.

Michelle Williams has released another picture to promote her new album Unexpected. I’m really feeling this new edgy look Michelle is trying out. I think it really suites her. Below are previously released promo pics of Michelle.

Actress Megan Good was chosen as one of Vanity Fair Magazine‘s “Vanities Girls”. In addition to a photo shoot, Vanity Fair highlighted Meagan’s directing debut. Megan’s Movie “Miles From Home” premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Ashanti recently released some promotional pics and spoke about her new album “The Declaration”

“One of the reasons I call the album ‘The Declaration,’ is because I feel it’s important to present all sides of what being a woman is about,” she says. “Historically, we’ve always been relegated to the bottom of the totem pole, whether it’s business or the battle of the sexes or just empowering each other. I want this album to make people feel stronger about themselves. I’ve always used the ups and downs in my own life as well as others close to me as a motivational tool and I hope my music comes off that way. I felt a lot of passion making this record. I loved every minute I was in the studio.”

“The Declaration” is scheduled to drop on June 3rd.

Michelle Williams released another Promo pic through her Myspace and also spoke about the Video premiere of her new single “We Break The Dawn“.

I don’t think the video will be ready to premiere as posted!!! I thought that I should let you know!! Trust me….I am so ready for it to be out, but at the same time I want it to be perfect for you guys!!!! I know that I’m disappointing many of you out there who have been ANXIOUSLY waiting!!! That’s kinda why I hate when dates are set and made public and then the artist or label decides to change it!!! It’s been a lot of that lately in the industry!!! Hopefully by Monday…..the world will see it!!!

Once again “momma” is sooooooo sorry about this!!!!!

Here are a few new promo adverts for Usher‘s forthcoming project, Here I Stand (Jive), in all markets May 27th, 2008! Please make sure you all go out and support Usher cos he is definitely bringing it and yep, he still got it! Lol.

PHOTOS: KING-SISTERS.COM » Singing Group Cherish recently had a photo shoot to take some new promo shots for their new upcoming album “The Truth”. This is the sophomore album from the Atlanta-based R&B group. The album title and release date of April 1, 2008 was confirmed on their official website. According to their website the date has now been pushed back to April 29, 2008.

PHOTOS: MICHELLEWILLIAMSONLINE.COM » Michelle Williams has switched up style and released some pomo pics for her new album, “Unexpected” which will be dropping this summer. This look really works for Michelle!

PHOTOS: LIL-MAMAONLINE.COM » Rapper Lil Mama recently took some promo shots. Her debut album, “Voice of The Young People” is scheduled to drop on April 29th. I see she added a shirt to her new Dress + Sneaker swag

PHOTOS: MYSPACE »Tweet recently posted some promotional photos on her myspace page. Her third album, “Love Tweet” is scheduled to be released this summer.