‘Keep It Between Us’ belter Kelly Rowland certainly kept all eyes on her as she made her entrance to the 2012 5th annual ‘ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood’.

The annual soiree, which this year saluted the achievements of African American actresses Octavia Spencer, Kerry Washington, Pam Grier, and Paula Patton, was a star studded affair that guest-listed names like Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Nicole Ari Parker, and more.

Roc Nation‘s newest gem Rita Ora is looking to rock her way onto American charts with her latest ‘Party & Bullsh*t’.  The lighthearted track, lifted from the Albanian’s forthcoming untitled debut, is sure to warm its way into listeners IPOD by the summer.

Fans may remember the newcomer from her hit “Hot Right Now” with UK’er DJ Fresh.  Now, the songstress is serving up her own brand of freshness – get into it below:

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Despite having his issues with R&B bad boy Chris Brown in the past, Hip Hop hitmaker The Dream was onboard for a collaboration between Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna when she made the suggestion, he says.  For, while both Brown and Riri have seen the past year or so brand them certifiable hitmakers, the rising backlash for their raunchy reunion ‘Birthday Cake’ has seen many-a-critic (including fellow musicians) lend their opinion against them joining forces.

As one of the craftsmen behind the bass heavy number, Dream gave his two cents on the matter.  Coming to the defense of his longtime Barbadian collaborator, get into his thoughts below:

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‘The Game’ season 5 continues next week in an all new episode.

Airing on Tuesday at 10pm EST on BET, episode 8 of the hit sitcom sees all of the drama, laughs, and sexy you’ve come to expect from the show.

Peep the sneak peek below…

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Seconds ago, Nicki Minaj‘s latest release ‘Roman Reloaded‘ made an explosive debut on New York radio.

Lifted from her upcoming LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, the jam arrives two months before the album hits stores worldwide, on April 3rd.

Listen below…

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For an act who so clearly lacks an X-Factor of her own, Cheryl Cole‘s career has ironically been hinged on the brand for the last few years.

Having risen to prominence as a solo force on the British incarnation of the show, the former Girls Aloud singer was poised for global stardom after being “promoted” to the  US version of the talent-search. And then, faster than one could say lip-sync, the stunner was left with scrambled egg on her face after being axed by Fox just two auditions in.

Now, several months removed from her public shaming, the 28 year old has decided to quell speculation about her supposed return to the brand which made her a British household name.

Her response to her alleged X Factor UK return after the jump…

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From collaborating with Rihanna, scoring another top ten single with ‘Turn Up The Music’ and successfully building momentum for his upcoming LP, this week has been somewhat of a God send for Chris Brown.

Until now.

Find out why the Pop mega star is facing robbery charges today, and may serve jail time as a result, below…

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With his latest movie ‘Good Deeds’ due in US theaters tomorrow, Tyler Perry stopped Late Night With Jimmy Fallon yesterday to plug the flick – which also stars Gabrielle Union.

During the hilarious segment, the entertainment mogul also revealed plans for another Madona play, christened ‘Madea Gets A Job’. Love him or loathe him, Mr Perry’s hustle stays unmatched.

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Following her death, a number of entertainers have come forward with heartwarming ‘When I Met Whitney‘ stories in memory of the Houston’s life.

From Britney Spears to Kelly Rowland, very few acts can say they weren’t touched by Whitney in one way or another. If not by her music but by her larger than life personality.

Now find out what Lil Kim thinks of the icon, and how their first meeting got off to an icy start below…

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Get very excited!

Moments ago,  The Dream‘s video for  ‘ROC‘ surfaced online and is now available to watch below…

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Two days have passed since Chris Brown and Rihanna shocked the world with two collaborative remixes, ‘Birthday Cake’ and ‘Turn Up The Music’.

Striking up heated debate in all corners of the media, their decision to pair up has forced many to question the status of their relationship, following their unfortunate split in 2009.

Now, Chrissy Teigen, fiance of John Legend has weighed in on the pair.

Find out what she said below…

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Much like today’s weather, the promo for Nicki Minaj‘s new album reached all new levels of hot this week.

For, in what will have her British based Barbz buzzing and beaming, she is to perform at this summer’s ‘T In The Park’ festival.

Details below…

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