The Queen Bee Lil Kim took to the stage on tonight’s showing of BET’s annual fashion revue ‘Rip The Runway’.  The Selita Banks & Pooch Hall-hosted affair also saw crooners Robin Thicke and Jeremih on the night’s bill (as was B.O.B, Wale, and more).

However, it was certainly the ‘How Many Licks’ hitmaker who was the talk of the night.

Performing a medley of hits, including her latest ‘If You Love Me‘, find out why after the jump:

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The drama on BET’s hit sitcom ‘The Game’ has reportedly spilled off-set.

According to certain sects, tensions are high between actors Pooch Hall and Hosea Chanchez – who play Derwin and Malik respectively.

Speaking to our friends over at VLAD, Hall addressed the purported “beef”; offering a particularly “interesting” response.

Check it out below…

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Katy Perry unwrapped the video for her chart-topping single ‘Part Of Me’ moments ago.

Check out the visual, the latest from her ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’, below!

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As the release date of Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ draws nearer, the femcee is leaving no stone nor stage unturned.

Her latest stop? Fox’s biggest show.

Details after the jump…

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With a career spanning almost 40 years, KISS front man Gene Simmons is just as renowned for his Pop culture impact, as he is for his talent.

Never one to mince his words, his outspoken persona has oft landed him in hot water, coming under fire in 2011 for his ‘controversial’ stance on the late Michael Jackson‘s personal and legal issues.

Now, he has weighed in on the supermodel Rihanna. Slamming her for what he calls ‘fake bullsh*t’.

His comments below…

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VH1 look set for scorching summer, with the debut of their latest show ‘Hollywood Exes’.

Building on their solid “reality” output, the network today announced the latest addition, which is set to star the ex-wives of actors Eddie Murphy and Will Smith.

Peep the press release below…

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Chris Brown is gearing ready to release an album, which can only mean one thing – a Trey Songz‘s release cannot be too far behind. ‘Chapter V’, the upcoming album from ‘Mr. Steal-Yo-Girl’ will be lead by the yet-to-be-heard first single, ‘Heart Attack’.

‘Attack’ is expected to premiere March 26th via the R&B crooner’s Twitter.

With a new era on its way, Songz’s fans can’t help but wonder what type of artist he’ll present himself as this time around. His shirtless gimmick and over sexualized on-stage antics can only carry him so far. Indeed, many are already beginning to grow tired of his transparent artistry. As do most artists promoting their latest work, Songz touts ‘Chapter V’ to be his greatest undertaking yet.

We’ll see.

Peep the track’s official cover after te jump…

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Get into this clip of Nicki Minaj meeting Japanese fans today, hours after touching down in Tokyo.

In town to promote her upcoming LP, ‘PF:Roman Reloaded’, the Rapper had the pleasure of meeting some of her Asian Barbz during her first trip to the Eastern world, weeks before the release of her video for ‘Starships‘.

Watch below…

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Our good friend B. Scott serves up a birthday surprise with new dancefloor anthem ‘Body Rock’, the follow-up to last year’s  controversial ‘Kiss Kiss’.

The media maven, who is celebrating his anniversary today, enlisted Fredro to produce ‘Rock’. A Dance maestro, he’s crafted hits for the likes Christina Milian and Wynter Gordon.

 Take a listen to the track, which sees Scott pair up with our close friends over at Creative Recreation to give listeners the chance to win a pair of their fierce Spring 2012 Creative Rec shoes.

What are you waiting for. Get ready to “paw paw” after the jump…

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On Monday, Katy Perry set the net alight with controversial remarks aimed at Beyonce‘s  Shakira assisted ‘Beautiful Liar‘.

Labeling the cut ‘un-iconic‘, she came under fire from Knowles’ fans, who took to Twitter to air our their frustration with her comments.

Now, Perry has hit back.

Juice below…

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With her debut LP on its way to us this Summer, Rita Ora is more eager than ever to ensure everyone and their mum is aware of its arrival.

So, in its support, she sat down with Punchbowl TV recently for an in depth interview, dishing on fashion, collaborating with Kanye West and her thoughts on Rap firework Azealia Banks.

Watch below…

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Enter Marcus Canty.

A favourite on the premiere season of ‘X Factor USA’, the Maryland native may not have won, however still walked away with an Epic record deal with courtesy of on-show mentor LA Reid.

Now, keen to prove himself outside of the TV arena, Canty has served up his first single ‘Won’t Make A Fool Out Of You’. Set to feature on the soundtrack for ‘Think Like A Man’, the cut will also appear on the 21 year old’s album (due later this year).

How does Canty hold up without the X Factor scaffolding? Find out after the jump…

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