Black star power was in full effect as celebrities like Keri Hilson, Gabrielle Union, Jill Scott, Tyler Perry, Maxwell, Keke Palmer, Tyrese, John Legend, Gabby Sidibe and tons more walked the red carpet of the 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards, held last night (Fri. Feb 26) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

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Oscar nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe walked the red carpet of the 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominee Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel Saturday afternoon (Feb 13) in California. Gabby’s movie “Precious” earned 8 nominations for the 2010 NAACP Image Awards, which will be held February 26th in Los Angeles and will air live on FOX at 8/7c.

Other celebs at the NAACP Image Awards Nominee Luncheon were Tatyana Ali, Kimberly Elise, Xzibit, Ashley Argota (from Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP) and more. Check out the pics below…

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R&B singer/songwriter Kristinia DeBarge has returned with the official music video for her second single, “Sabotage,” from her debut album, Exposed, in stores now. Continue reading to check out the new video!

Up and coming R&B singer Kristinia DeBarge assisted Kimora Lee launch Baby Phat’s new line of sneakers, Pure Cat, at Journey’s shoe store in New ork City Monday afternoon (Jul 27). The Def Jam recording artist, who just so happens to be singer James DeBarge’s daughter, also signed copies of her new album, Exposed, which is in stores and online today!

The “Goodbye” singer has a lot to smile about right about now too! It was recently announced that she will join Ciara as Britney Spears‘ opening act for the upcoming Fall leg of her “Circus” tour, which opens August 20th in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada) and wraps on September 27th in Vegas.

“Joining Britney Spears for her Circus tour will be an amazing and surreal experience for me,” Kristinia said in a statement posted on Spears’ site. “I have been dreaming of an opportunity like this forever, and can’t wait.”

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Rapper Fabolous, singer Kristinia DeBarge, Def Jam head honcho Antonio “LA” Reid and actress/singer Adrienne Bailon hit up a special screening of Fabolous’ new album/DVD combo Loso’s Way (in stores today!) at the Tribeca Grand Hotel Monday night (Jul 27) in New York.

Continue reading for more pics from the screening and for pics from the screening’s after party, which was held at NYC’s The Griffin nightclub, and saw appearances from Keri Hilson, Tank, Ryan Leslie and more!

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all posed for a group shot Monday night (Jul 27) at the BET Rising Icons event, sponsored by Grey Goose, at 1OAK in New York City. Continue reading for more photos from the event!

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Up and coming R&B singer Kristinia DeBarge and her Island Def Jam Records imprint recently released the music video for her debut single, “Goodbye.” Her forthcoming debut album, Exposed, is set to be released July 28th. Peep the Ray Kay directed video when you continue reading.

While Chris Brown has to suffer slightly as he watches his career go into freefall (poor guy) his ex-girlfriend Rihanna is celebrating 12 million albums sold. Yes folks, you’ve read it correctly. Rihanna is on her way because selling 12 millions records worldwide is a big achievement, especially when you’ve only been on the scene for about 4 years. You can’t do nothing but give this chick her props. Here she is pictured with Def Jam HNIC Antonio L.A. Reid

Continue reading for more pics of Rihanna, L.A. Reid, Amerie, Chrisette Michele, and others at the Island Def Jam Spring Collection party at Stephen Weiss Studio Wednesday (May 20) night in New York City.

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