★ Spotted: Rihanna and Friends Go Out to Dinner in Santa Monica, CA

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Wearing a black and white striped dress with gold earrings, a gold chained necklace and sunglasses, Rihanna and some of her family [*] her make-up artist were spotted out Saturday night (Aug 15) as they grabbed some dinner at Giorgio Baldi Ristorante in Santa Monica, CA. We’re not 100% sure, but the kid in the photos is her friend’s son. But don’t hold us to that…

[*] CORRECTION: We originally reported that Rihanna went out with her family, but we were just informed that the girl and the little kid in the picture is her make-up artist and her son. Thanks ShontelleOnline for the info!

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Tuesday’s (08.18) Gossip Linx

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Dustin Gary

NENE LEAKES ADMITS TO BEING A STRIPPER BACK IN THE DAY! — CRUNK & DISORDERLY

KAT DELUNA GOES SHOPPING AT SWATCH — HISSIP

R&B SINGER JOE SCARED OF WOMEN? — BLOGXILLA

MICHAEL JACKSON WILL BE BURIED ON HIS BIRTHDAY — SHAMELESS HYPE

DRAKE APOLOGIZES TO MUSIC EXEC. SYLVIA RHONE — GYANT UNPLUGGED

SANAA LATHAN SAYS SHE FORGIVES MICHAEL VICK — MEDIA OUTRAGE

WEEZY ADMITS HE’S HAVING A BABY BY LAUREN LONDON — RAP RADAR

IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FALLING APART? — THE SMOKING SECTION

♫ [NEW BEATZ] Leona Lewis F/ Justin Timberlake – “Don’t Let Me Down”

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Dustin Gary

Leona Lewis // Justin Timberlake

UK crossover singer Leona Lewis teams with fellow singer Justin Timberlake in “Don’t Let Me Down,” a midtempo track which will reportedly be featured on the follow-up to her debut album, Spirit. Lewis’ currently untitled sophomore album is due in stores this fall. Check out the new track, produced by The Y’s, below!

D/L: LEONA LEWIS – DON’T LET ME DOWN

Lady Gaga on Tour with Kanye West: “I’m gay. My music is gay. My show is gay. And I love that it’s gay!”

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Dustin Gary

Lady Gaga and Kanye West are in the midst of collaborating on their upcoming tour, and speaking to the BBC, Gaga herself says the final product is going to be the biggest of all time!

“I love Kanye … [he] is my very dear friend and we are creative kindreds,” she said. “It’s been fun to work on the design of the tour with him — we’re finishing each other’s sentences. “It’s going to be one of the most groundbreaking moments in touring history,” she continued. “I am sure of it.”

In another interview, this time with Out Magazine, Gaga says she told Kanye four things: she’s gay, her music is gay, her show is gay and she loves that it’s gay.

“When I started in the mainstream it was the gays that lifted me up,” she says. “I committed myself to them and they committed themselves to me, and because of the gay community I’m where I am today.” Earlier this year, in her acceptance speech for her MuchMusic award for best international video, Lady Gaga thanked “God and the gays.” Before agreeing to tour with Kanye West this fall, Gaga told the rapper, “I just want to be clear before we decide to do this together: I’m gay. My music is gay. My show is gay. And I love that it’s gay. And I love my gay fans and they’re all going to be coming to our show. And it’s going to remain gay.”

Dates for the upcoming tour have yet to be announced, but the duo will reportedly begin their trek across the country on October 4th in Buffalo, New York. But until then, you can catch Lady Gaga when she performs September 13th in New York City at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Mike Tyson on Daughter’s Death: “I am in denial, because I don’t know how to handle it”

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Dustin Gary

Former championship boxer Mike Tyson has spoken out for the first time since his daughter’s death more than two months ago. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tyson says that his recent acting roles have helped him with the grieving process.

Following his cameo in ‘The Hangover,’ Mike Tyson heads to the small screen for a role in FOX’s new series, “Brothers,” starring Michael Strahan and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell.

“I knew Chill over 25 years ago. I met Mike recently,” the heavyweight champ tells ET, which is first on the set of the new comedy. “I really was beating myself up over my daughter. I was staying in the house, depressed; it was a dark moment in my life. This keeps me functioning as a healthy human being,” Tyson continues. “I am working with dealing with it,” he says. “I have spoken to a lot of people. I have become a member of an exclusive club no one wants to join. I have been told the pain never stops but you get over it. I am going through a process, trying to heal. I am in denial, because I don’t know how to handle it. I don’t know what to do or say. I appreciate everybody who supported me.”

Tyson says that his role on “Brothers” is a “Godsend,” and that if they want him to return, he would be happy to do so.

“Brothers” will premiere on Friday, September 25 at 8 p.m. on FOX. Tyson’s episode will air later in the season. In it, he shows up to collect money from Mike (Strahan) at his brother’s (Mitchell) restaurant.
SOURCE: ET ONLINE

Jay-Z and Lady Gaga Added to 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Performance Line-Up

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Dustin Gary

It was recently announced that rapper Jay-Z and pop singer Lady Gaga will join the line-up of performers for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Jay-Z, nominated for “Best Male Video” and “Best Hip Hop Video” for his “DO.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” music video will hit the stage to perform a song from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, The Blueprint 3. Additionally, Lady Gaga, nominated for 9 moonmen herself, is sure to please the crowd when she performs a single from her multi-platinum debut album, The Fame.

“I’m simply gutted to be both a performer and nominee at the 2009 VMAs,” Gaga said. “In fact, I’m so happy, I could die.”

The annual show, hosted by Russell Brand, will air live on Sunday, September 13th 2009 at 9 PM. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon!

★ Spotted: Justin Timberlake Golfing in Los Angeles, CA

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Dustin Gary

Wearing a light blue Polo short with plaid shorts and white golf shoes, singer/songwriter Justin Timberlake was spotted practicing his golf swing Sunday afternoon (Aug 16) at Los Angeles, California’s Toluca Lake.

In related news, JT reportedly dropped over $18 million on a home, which includes a 25.5 acre estate, in the Greenwich suburbs of New York, the New York Posts’ gossip column PageSix reports. The original price tag of the home was $23.9 million.

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★ On Location: Tyra Banks and a Mob of Women Take over Union Square, NYC for “The Tyra Banks Show”

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Dustin Gary

Tyra Banks and a mob of women took over the streets of Union Square Monday (Aug 17) in New York City as they “flash danced” for a taping of The Tyra Banks Show.

In related news, the talk show host plans to ditch her weave and reveal her “natural hair” for the season 5 premiere of her CW talk show, which airs on September 8th.

“This season on The Tyra Show we’re taking it to the next level and getting more real than ever before by encouraging women everywhere to own and rock what they’ve got and be proud!” she says in a press release. “For the season 5 premiere, I will be doing just that – no fake hair, I’m rocking my REAL hair. This will all be going down on September 8, 2009, which we’re declaring National Real Hair Day! We welcome everyone to go natural with me!”

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★ Spotted: Lady Gaga in Jerusalem, Israel Taking a Tour of the City

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Dustin Gary

O-M-G! Lady Gaga actually looks … normal! The pop singer was spotted taking a tour of Jerusalem in the country of Israel early Tuesday (Aug 18). She’s currently in town for a big concert, set to be held Wednesday (Aug 19) in Tel Aviv, which explains her toned down and conservative look.

At a press conference Monday (Aug 17), the “Just Dance” singer said that this was her first trip to the Holy Land, adding that it would be “an emotional and spiritual experience.” In addition, she said that she’s looking forward to swimming in the Dead Sea and doing a lot of sight seeing. She’s also promised to calm down her usually controversial outspoken ways while on the trip.

But she did admit that she “might get drunk in Jerusalem.” Gaga will, of course, still be Gaga…

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Guess Who?!: Actress Leaving Beverly Hills Medical Center

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Dustin Gary

What actress was spotted leaving a medical center in Beverly Hills, California Monday afternoon (Aug 17)? Hint: She used to be the star of a popular Black sitcom that was canceled more than a year ago. Continue reading to find out who it is and whether or not your guess is correct!

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Bow Wow Signs With Cash Money Records

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Dustin Gary

Rapper Bow Wow announced Sunday night (Aug 16) via his Twitter that he had officially signed a recording contract with Cash Money Records, the parent label for Lil Wayne‘s Young Money Entertainment.

The rapper had parted ways with his longtime label, Columbia Records, earlier this year. In previous Twitter dispatches, he explained he was deciding between two recording options: T.I.’s Grand Hustle camp through Atlantic Records or relaunching So So Def when Jermaine Dupri signed a new deal.

In the end, a third option emerged.

“We had two sit-downs,” Bow Wow said of meeting with Cash Money. “Upon the first sit-down, I called [co-CEO Birdman] and told him what I wanted to do. So it was a no-brainer. He was like, ‘Bow, you always been family. Next to Wayne, I look at you like my son. If you not with JD, you with us.’ From there, it was a done deal. So I wanna thank [him], Slim and Wayne.”

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[VIDEO] Khloe Kardashian Says She was Drunk When She Kissed Terrence J!

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Dustin Gary

Both Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian paid a visit to the Wendy Williams Show recently and talked about their new E! reality show, “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami,” along with Kourtney’s pregnancy, whether or not Kim and Reggie might be getting back together, and that kiss between Khloe and BET’s Terrence J! Check out the video below.

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Monday’s (08.17) Gossip Linx!

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Dustin Gary

PRETTY RICKY CAUGHT GETTING HEAD IN THE STUDIO — FREDDYO

INDIA.ARIE PAYS A VISIT TO BET’S 106 & PARK — MEDIA OUTRAGE

STEPHON MARBURY ADMITS THAT HE’S A POTHEAD — THE SMOKING SECTION

KIM & NENE FROM THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATL STILL GOING AT IT — NECOLE BITCHIE

TAMEKA RAYMOND BLOGS ABOUT BEING DARK SKINNED — STRAIGHT FROM THE A

MELYSSA FORD IS SINGLE AND LOVING IT! — ALL THAT’S FAB

MISSED ENTOURAGE EP. 6 LAST NIGHT OR WANNA WATCH IT AGAIN? — DC TO BC

BROOKE HOGAN GOES IN ON CASSIE AND … BEYONCE? (WOW!) — MISS JIA

Gabrielle Union to Essence: “The only marriage that I’ve ever been a part of destroying is my own.”

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Dustin Gary

Actress Gabrielle Union is setting the record straight in her cover story for the September 2009 issue of Essence Magazine. In the midst of building upon her brand professionally and dealing with the stress of gossip blogs calling her a “home wrecker” for dating Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade (who recently divorced his own wife Siohvaughn), she wants people to know that the only marriage she took part in destroying is her own:

“The only marriage that I’ve ever been a part of destroying is my own, and it’s not my place to talk about anybody else’s…,” the actress, who recently joined the cast of the new ABC sci-fi drama “FlashForward” said.

Pick up the issue, on stands now!

In related news, Gabby’s mother, who is a social worker and already has a young adopted daughter, has fostered a newborn baby. The 36-year-old actress admits that she loves helping out with her new siblings even though she doesn’t have any children of her own.

“We got her straight from the hospital,” she told Sister 2 Sister Magazine. “We’re hoping she could be the newest official member of our family but she’s definitely always going to be a part of the family.”

Jordin Sparks Replaces Ciara as Opening Act on Britney’s “Circus” Tour

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Dustin Gary

According to a new press release posted to Britney Spears‘ website, Jordin Sparks is in and Ciara is out! The youngest American Idol winner in history has officially been tapped to open for Britney Spears’ “Circus” tour, along with singer Kristinia DeBarge and a couple of other up and coming pop acts.

Platinum-selling 19 Recordings/Jive Records artist Jordin Sparks will join “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” as special guest on the second North American leg of the tour. Sparks will perform on the U.S. portion of the trek including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago and more before concluding on September 26 & 27 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. Previously announced opening act Kristinia DeBarge will join the tour for all dates; while up-and-coming acts Girlicious and One Call will appear in select cities.

No word on exactly why Ciara was axed but Jordin says that she’s happy to be a part of the big tour.

“Britney’s show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,” said Sparks.

Peep the official dates below!

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Sara Stokes Says Her Husband Stabbed Himself!

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Dustin Gary

Former Bad Boy recording artist Sara Stokes says that nasty fall she took to the face caused her to be a bit confused, which explains why she originally accused her husband of tripping her. And her reps tell TMZ that the couple is “happy and back together” and “looking forward to the truth coming out in court.”

Oh yeah, and she says her husband stabbed himself! Yeah right…

Stokes’ Version — The incident started by the pool, when Sara innocently tripped and hit her face. Her husband tried to get something to clean her off and accidentally cut his arms on knives in the kitchen sink.

Law Enforcement Version — It started when Sara stormed out of her house after a screaming match with her husband, she fell over and blamed him for tripping her — grabbed a knife and stabbed the crap out of his arm while their 3 children watched the whole thing.

Wow! This sounds like she’s trying to cover up for the dude, who just might be laying the smack down on her on the regular, SMH. It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt … or killed.

Naomi Campbell’s Harpers Bazaar September 2009 Fashion Photo Spread

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Dustin Gary

A French photographer who goes by the name of Jean Paul Goude captured fashion icon Naomi Campbell in a unique safari experience for the latest issue of Harpers Bazaar Magazine where she can be seen riding an elephant, running with a cheetah, playing jump rope with monkeys and sitting on top of a crocodile. Her spread is appropriately titled “Wild Things.”

Jamie Foxx Naked Pic Released // Said to be for an Upcoming Movie Role

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Dustin Gary

Actor/singer/comedian Jamie Foxx, who is currently on tour, is the latest celebrity involved in a nude picture scandal. But we’re not surprised. We posted a while back (right after Rihanna and Cassie’s nude photos leaked) that he too would soon have his day when everyone would be able to take a gander at his naked body. Looks like all that’s left is Jennifer Lopez and Christina Milian!

The picture, originally posted to Media Take Out, is said to be real due to the triple-threat entertainer’s lawyers hitting the infamously popular site up with a cease and desist order claiming the picture to be personally property of Foxx and for some sort of upcoming movie role.

Remember that piece of Friday Eyecandy that we put up yesterday of a man posing in a bathroom butt azz nekkid? Well unbeknownst to us – the man in the pic was actually actor Jamie Foxx!!

How do we know this?? Cause his lawyers sent us a nasty email claiming that the photo was his property – and that it was taken in connection with a movie role.

Who woulda known …
SOURCE: MTO

Continue reading if you’re interested in taking a look at Jamie Foxx in his birthday suit!

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[VIDEO] Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna “Run This Town” Trailer

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Kenni Nwajagu

The teaser trailer for Jay-Z‘s new video “Run This Town” featuring Kanye West and Rihanna has been released. Check it out below:

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♫ [NEW BEATZ] Beyonce – “Slow Love”

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Kenni Nwajagu

Another Beyonce track from the Tapemaster’s Inc. mixtape has leaked. The song, titled “Slow Love,” sounds like it was recorded before the I Am…Sasha Fierce era. Download it below.

D/L: BEYONCE – SLOW LOVE

The track is nothing special. We’re kind of feeling it but we’re also glad it was left off of her album. It definitely sounds like it was made for a mixtape.

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