R&B singer/songwriter Keri Hilson performed at the 59th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel Tuesday night (May 17) in Beverly Hills, California.

Other celebs like music legend Chaka Khan, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, Cash Money artist Jay Sean, songwriter Kara DioGuardi, and rockers Joel and Benji Madden, and many more were also in attendance. The show also featured performances from Brian McKnight and Chaka Khan.

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden made their 4-year romance official by tying the knot over the weekend in a private wedding ceremony at Nicole’s father Lionel Richie‘s estate in Beverly Hills.

The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of 150 guests, including Khloe Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner, Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale, Samantha Ronson and more. Invited celebs who could not make the ceremony included Kim Kardashian and Christina Aguilera.

An insider says Joel’s twin brother and Good Charlotte bandmate Benji Madden was the best man, while Samantha Ronson served as Nicole’s maid of honor. And you’ll NEVER guess who officiated the star-studded wedding. Hit the link below to find out…

According to US Magazine, the wedding was officiated by Rev. Run, who doesn’t have “Reverend” in front of his name just because it looks good. Apparently, the Run DMC founding member (real name: Joseph Simmons) is an ordained minister!

“Joel and Nicole have looked up to Rev. Run, so they wanted him to officiate,” a guest of the wedding told UsMagazine.com exclusively. Explains the guest: “They both appreciate his family values and he is an inspiration for both. They both also respect his faith, too.”

Among the invited celebrity guests, friends and close relatives was a trained elephant.

But one attendee stood way out: a trained elephant was spotted being led into the Los Angeles estate of Richie’s father, music superstar Lionel Richie, where two tents were set up for the ceremony on a warm evening. How the elephant fit in wasn’t immediately known. (People)

Joel and Nicole’s 2-year-old daughter Harlow and their 15-month-old son Sparrow were also part of the celebration, serving as the flower girl and ring bearer.

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It’s being widely reported that the couple are set to marry this weekend in a small, private ceremony only attended by relatives and close friends, including Joel’s brother Benji Madden, Samantha Ronson, Khloe Kardashian and more.

According to E! Online, the wedding will be held at Nicole’s father’s Lionel Richie’s Beverly Hills estate.

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Richie will reportedly wear a Marchesa dress when she walks down the aisle. The bride-to-be and her close friend and personal stylist Simone Harouche went to a fitting last week with Marchesa in NYC. “It went very well,” a source tells us.

A source familiar with the wedding prep says Richie wanted to keep the guest list limited to the closest friends and family. Part of the reason? While her dad’s mansion boasts 28 rooms, space on the grounds is actually limited.

Rental trucks were seen arriving at the gates of Lionel’s mansion where ladders and other preparation equipment could be seen in the driveway. Celeb guests will include Joel’s brother Benji, along with friends Samantha Ronson and Khloé Kardashian. Kim Kardashian and Richie’s former BFF Paris Hilton will apparently not be in attendance.

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, who have been together for over four years now, have two children together: daughter Harlow (2) and son Sparrow (1).

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The 82nd Annual Academy Awards, also known simply as “The Oscars,” was held Sunday night (Mar 7) in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theater. Some of the celebrities who walked the red carpet were Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon, Mo’Nique, Gabby Sidibe, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Patton and her husband Robin Thicke, and more.

Check out 20+ pictures of celebs walking the red carpet at the 2010 Oscars, the biggest night in Hollywood, below and when you continue reading…

Finally after 3 years and 2 children, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have informed all friends and family that they will be tying the knot. Richie confirmed the news during a taping of David Letterman’s Late Show Monday. Good Charlotte‘s front man Madden had his say via Twitter and revealed that the couple have secretly been engaged for some time now.

“Yep. I’m engaged. Very happy,” Madden wrote. “Yeah we’ve been engaged for a while so you’re all kind of late on that. But thanks for the hooplah all the same.” Taking a knock at the tabloids who have long-speculated over the couple’s possible breakups, make-ups and secret weddings, Madden added a note highlighting their discreet inner circle. “P.S. that’s why I love my family and friends. None of them are sources. All good tight lipped people who let us enjoy it! Thanks everybody.”

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Check out of pics of  the newly engaged couple below at the New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls basketball game at New York City’s Madison Square Garden Wednesday evening (Feb 17)…

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The music video for “We Are the World: 25 for Haiti” debuted Friday night (Feb 12) during the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

This version of the song, featuring vocals from Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Lil Wayne, Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, T-Pain, Usher, Wyclef Jean and much more, is much more contemporary than the original but it fits today’s music era. The song’s original writer and singer Michael Jackson also appears in the song and video (his sister Janet sings the first chorus with footage of Mike thrown in). They also kept one of MJ’s original parts and show footage of him singing it (Nice!).

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

The video shows footage of Haiti and the efforts surrounding its repair, along with footage of the artists mentioned above and more recording the song in the studio. Check it out below…

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In an effort to raise money for Haitian earthquake relief, a gang of singers, rappers, producers, musicians and other celebrities showed up at Jim Henson Studios yesterday (Mon. Feb 1) in Hollywood to record “We Are the World 25 Years for Haiti,” a remake of Michael Jackson‘s famous “We Are the World” song, which raised at least $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago.

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie came together and rounded up folks like Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Wyclef Jean, Jamie Foxx, Justin Bieber, LL Cool J, Usher, Keri Hilson, Brandy and a ton of other celebrities to lay down vocals and instrumentals for the charity single.

The song and accompanying music video will premiere on NBC next Friday (Feb. 12th) during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. Check out 30+ pictures of celebrities banding together for a good cause below…

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Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown and her husband Stephen Belafonte were all hugged up for the paparazzi outside the Dorchester hotel Thursday night (Oct 8) in London. The couple was spotted riding around the location in bicycles prior to taking the picture.

We also have new photos of Halle Berry, Khloe & Kim Kardashian, Hill Harper and more when you continue reading!

Basketball star Carmelo Anthony, Rapper Ludacris and skateboarder Rob Dyrdek are the new faces of TAG signature series body spray and the three of them were pictured clowning around on the red carpet of the launch party for the new line of TAG body sprays at the London Hotel Tuesday (Jul 28) in West Hollywood.

Other celebs who hit up the event were Melo’s fiancee Lala Vazquez, singer Teairra Mari, model/actress Eva Marcille, actor Lance Gross and more. Continue reading for all of the pics!

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Here is the final batch of photos from Michael Jackon‘s public memorial service. On Tuesday, July 7th 2009, celebrities, dignitaries, and MJ fans alike all packed into the Staples Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate the life of an icon that was taken away from us way too soon. Above, R&B singer Usher can be seen posing with a very pregnant Jennifer Hudson backstage just before the memorial commenced. Continue reading to see photos of the different celebrities (Chris Brown, Wesley Snipes, Spike Lee, Kim Kardashian and more) who attended the ceremony.

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Rapper Snoop Dogg and Miami Heat basketballer Dwyane Wade stopped for a quick picture at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center’s 24th Annual Sports Spectacular, held this past Sunday (Jun 7) in Century City, CA. Melyssa Ford, Elise Neal, Laila Ali and others also attended the event, which honors pro athletes and raises funds to benefit the life-saving work of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute. Continue reading for more photos from the event!

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have another baby on the way (due sometime this summer) and have reportedly dropped $1.9 million dollars on a new crib. Not a baby crib though. The two purchased a newly renovated home featuring 5,400 square feet of space with four bedrooms and five bathrooms in the Hollywood Hills. Their nearly $2 million home also features a powder room, large living room, a guest house and a pool, complete with a poolside bar.

But will this big new home purchase bring on the sounds of wedding bells? Probably not in the near future, reports Star Magazine.

The reality TV queen turned designer recently told Larry King: “Right now, we’re really, really focused on our family… As far as feeling that need of commitment, we both really have that in each other.”

Star told you first that Nicole and the Good Charlotte rocker were trying for baby number two. They announced their baby news in February and the wee one is expected this summer.

Do you think Nicole and Joel should tie the knot? Think they have a good thing right now and should just go with it? Weigh in.

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The Dream, Christina Milian and Nelly posed for a photo on the red carpet of the Pokerstars’ Ante Up for Africa European celebrity poker tournament Monday night in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The three famous faces also took park in the first-ever poker tourney, which raised €260,000 (about $45,000 USD) for the Darfur charities. Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden also played in the tournament.

A total of 40 runners put up €4,000 (about $700 YSD) each, creating a €160,000 (about $28,000 USD) prize pool that was donated to charity and Pokerstars donated another €100,000 (about $17,000 USD). Annie Duke, Don Cheadle, and Norman Epstein founded Ante Up for Africa three years ago. To date, it has helped raise over $2 million for the cause, including $245,000 generated from NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Continue reading for more pics from the poker tournament.

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Actors Keke Palmer and Keith Robinson both attended a celebrity bowling and poker tournmant, hosted by Stars & Strikes, at Pinz bowling alley in Studio City, California Thursday night. Terry Crews, Wilmer Valderama, David Banner and even weird @ss Norwood Young hit up the event too. Continue reading for more pics.

Singer Norwood Young seen above (R) showing off his “this is how plastic surgery f**ked me up” swag. Is that a hairpiece in his damn head? We spot a slight separation of his hairline and when that damn ‘fro starts… SMH.

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According to an announcement posted on Good Charlotte’s official website, rocker Joel Madden and his socialite girlfriend Nicole Richie are expecting a new baby!

“What’s better than winning an Oscar? I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister!” Madden wrote in the posting. “God has truly blessed my family. Hope you’re all feeling as good as I am right now.”

The couple welcomed daughter Harlow on January 11, 2008. Richie, 27, and Madden, 29, have been together since December 2006.

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