A very blonde Nicki Minaj broke out her little black dress for the red carpet yesterday in New York City.  The Harajuku Barbie, who joined country pop star Taylor Swift in accepting honors bestowed by Billboard, walked away with the coveted Billboard “Rising Star” Award in recognition of her debut efforts.

The accolade comes as the latest of many decorating the rising starlet’s trophy case.  And, in addition to celebrating the warm reception of  ‘Roman In Moscow’ (the first offering from her sophomore effort ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘), Minaj  also celebrated news of her nomination for Best New Artist for the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Find out the femcee’s thoughts on that after the jump:

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Jennifer Hudson joined Cee Lo Green to make their own Christmas magic at the Magic Kingdom park yesterday in Florida performing a medley of yuletide favorites during the taping of the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” TV special.  The taping marks one of many holiday-themed events the ‘Spotlight’ singer will take center stage for including the annual TNT aired ‘Christmas In Washington’ (billing she coincidentally also shares with the ‘Crazy’ singer)

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R&B/Hip-Hop hitmaker Rico Love was definitely feeling the love from fellow hitmakers Usher, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Melanie Fiona, and more at his recent birthday celebration.  The Grammy-winning producer, who has lent his signature ‘Turn The Lights On’- introduced beats to many-a-hit over the past two years, turned 29 last night (December 2) at Italian bistro Vic & Angelo’s before pressing on to the after-party at Club Play.

See more pics from the event below:

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The ninth live show of  X Factor 2011 aired tonight.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched last month on FOX}.

Watch this week’s performances below…

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Check out this shot of Atlanta Peach Ciara posing it up with X Factor USA‘s Marcus Canty.

Snapped backstage during the show’s rehearsal session this week, the pair were brought together by mutual mentor LA Reid who recently signed the ‘Ride‘ singer to his Epic record label in time for a new album ,which members of the ‘C-Section’ can expect in stores next year.

Many thanks to Ultimate Ciara.

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Though recent years have seen many try their best to deny it, the impact singer/actress Brandy Norwood has made on Pop culture is in many ways unrivalled.

From influencing a generation of viewers with ‘Moesha‘ to inspiring the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna with her oft celebrated material, Ms. Norwood is without a doubt one of music’s more groundbreaking staples.

Now, fellow belter JoJo has shared her thoughts on the singer she has long cited as an inspiration.

Her comments below…

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Since surfacing online yesterday, Nicki Minaj‘s latest release ‘Roman In Moscow’ has caused quite the stir, generating an even greater buzz for her upcoming album- ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

So, in what will be sure to have ‘Barbz‘ everywhere rejoicing and singing God’s praises, the Rapper has announced that she is to release a ‘trailer like’ video for the cut ahead of the album’s release.

Full story below…

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As the mastermind behind Pop quartet JLS, Oritse Williams has successfully built up what can only be described as a ‘cookie cutter clean‘ image in the British media.

Often finding himself in the shadows of some of the band’s more outgoing members, there are many- despite the notoriety the group has enjoyed since competing on the X Factor UK– who still know very little about he or his past.

Now,he has spoken openly about his impossibly difficult childhood in support of the band’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut‘ DVD.

His moving story below…

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With her debut album dropping in April 2012, Pop ‘Fireball‘ Willow Smith  kicked off the project’s promotional tour this week with an insightful interview with none other than Ryan Seacrest.

Discussing everything from the unique bond she shares with her parents, her love for Rapper Nicki Minaj and her eclectic taste for the arts, this is one interview you do not want to miss.

Watch below…

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Tomorrow night, the British network ITV will air the ‘A Night With Beyonce‘ TV special in support of her the performer’s latest album ‘4‘.

So, in a bid to whet the appetites of her ever tuned in fan base,they have released sneak peaks of a number of the night’s performances.

Now get into footage of the entertainer rocking out to the song ‘End Of Time‘ below…

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Though not rocking the stages in support of her latest album ‘4’, pregnancy has seemed to increase public views of ‘Baby Boy’ singer Beyonce and baby bump as she’s made an impressive number of promo rounds.  While many-a-murmur has accompanied the pregnancy since its unveiling at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, none more so the sex and due date of the expected baby Carter.

In a revealing sit-down with Katie Couric, Bey may just be ready to deliver the news so many have been waiting for. Check out your full view after the jump:

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With a starring role in Tyler Perry’s forthcoming ‘The Marriage Counselor’ and a well as a highly anticipated album, it’s safe to say Brandy is not playing.  But, as her 2012 is looked busier than ever, news had long made rounds on many-an-outlet that the ‘Full Moon’ beauty would be filling out BET’s hit sitcom ‘The Game’.  That capacity, previously reported as just a guest starring role however, has now been confirmed to be a starring role throughout the season.

Officially joining the cast of the series, the ‘Sitting Up In My Room’ singer will be one of many new faces made room for on season 5 of the highly rated series including reported guest stars on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s’ Nene Leakes, Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, and more:

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