The Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige showed up and out in royal fashion at Perez Hilton’s ‘One Night In New York City’ bash.  The ‘I’m Going Down’ songstress, who is assuredly readying a string of promo appearances in support of her forthcoming ‘My Life II’ (November 21st), treated fans in attendance to an acoustic number rumored to be on her new album.

While faithful followers anxiously await the visual of ‘Life’s’ lead single ’25/8′, this live visual will certainly suffice as satiation until its arrival.  More Mary after the jump:

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As anticipation grows for the debut of duo Monroe and Moroccan Cannon on tonight’s showing of ABC’s ’20/20′, resident host Barbara Walters took to ‘Good Morning America’ to turn the focus more on their celebrity parents Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey.  Discussing ‘music, marriage, and motherhood’, the multi-octave songbird addressed everything from ex-husband Tommy Mottola to how her new marriage and motherhood status have changed her.

With less than two hours until its full premiere showing, get familiar with this ABC exclusive extended preview:

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The Braxton girls are back! Gearing up for a sequel of the non-stop madness, laughs, and .com references that was Braxton Family Values season 1, fans should expect to see much of Tamar, Toni, Towanda, Traci, and Trina in coming days.

As season 2 will be revving up on WeTV November 10th at 9pm, the ladies were most recently spotted making rounds at a screening for its premiere as well as a press day at Atlanta’s own Spelman College.  Accompanied by Mama Evelyn and Tamar’s husband Vince, get into more shots of the ladies (minus Toni) from the event and even an impromptu acapella showing.

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With awards season soon to be in full swing, the 2011 Soul Train Awards is on its way and the latest to unveil their list of nominations.  While performers expect to be confirmed in coming weeks, the Cedric the Entertainer-hosted ceremony is set to be held at Atlanta’s FoxTheater on November 17, 2011 but broadcast on Centric and parent channel BET on November 27.

And, with Chris Brown leading the pack with 5 nominations, Beyonce with 4 (…), and Kelly Rowland, Adele, and Marsha Ambrosius landing 3 nods each, the show is already shaping up to be a must see!

Get familiar with the full list of nominations below…

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The single mix of Beyonce‘s ‘Party’ has arrived. Formerly featuring Andre 3000, the cut is now blessed with a verse from Roc Nation chart-stormer J.Cole.

Take a listen below…

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By virtue of her talent and work ethic, Beyonce has ascended to the status of budding icon. However, anyone who is well-versed with her story will know how instrumental her father Mathew Knowles has been in her success narrative.

As such, it was little surprise at the ripples his infidelity and fathering of a child outside marriage caused back in 2009. Indeed, it was quite the blow to an otherwise wholesome image the singer and the Knowles’ clan had maintained for so long. A blow which reportedly led to his separation from wife Tina, and allegedly one of the reasons Beyonce formally severed management ties with him this year.

And, though the story had been quite high profile, it had dimmed over the last year, in the absence of any shots of mistress Alexandria Wright, baby Nixon, and Mathew’s retirement from the public eye.

Oh how that changed today, when a woman claiming to be Wright -armed with the alleged baby Nixon- sold her story to US tabloid Star.

While her story centred on rumours we won’t even dignify by repeating, her emergence after so long does make for compelling stuff – should she in fact be Wright and the handsome youngster indeed be baby Nixon.

For what it’s worth, she claims Mathew does not see the child, however does pay child support. Drama.

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As one many of the performers who cite Michael Jackson as inspiration, last night must have been a very special evening for Chris Brown.

For, Paris Jackson, Michael’s only daughter, showed up at the concert to show her support for the young entertainer in Los Angeles and then spent time with Brown backstage soon after the show ended.

Seemingly a fan of the ‘She Ain’t You‘ maestro’s work, her appearance at the performance comes just days after  her aunt LaToya spoke to That Grape Juice about her brother’s fame and legacy.

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Since Beyonce‘s ‘4’ exploded onto the charts in June, fans have been “so in love” with the Andre 3000 assisted ‘Party’. And with the pregnant star in a video-dropping mood, her legion of supporters are set for a major treat next week. For, the official clip for the the song is to finally be unveiled.

Find out when the ‘Party’ video arrives after the jump…

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Get into the latest video by JLS for the single ‘Take A Chance On Me‘.

Shot in London some weeks ago, the visual sees the foursome put a number of ‘Boyband 101‘ cliches to good use use, air grabbing- finger wagging and all.

Watch the clip below…

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Seemingly more eager than ever to expand her brand beyond the realms of music, the last year has seen Rapper Nicki Minaj confirm a number of lucrative different business ventures she is involved in, from becoming the face of MAC to scoring a role in the movie Ice Age 4.

Now, the animated songbird has teamed up with OPI Nail Lacquer to bring her own nail varnish line to the world.

Available for purchase from next year, the line will feature a number of colors named with names loosely based on songs from her debut album.

Colors include:

Super Bass Shatter

Fly

Metal 4 Life

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Pop maestra Lady GaGa may have already hit Platinum in almost territory with her ‘Born This Way’ LP, yet that isn’t stopping her from squeezing more out from the runaway hit.

For, the 24 year old is to release a remix version of the album, as well as a DVD set on November 21st (coincidentally the same day Rihanna drops her ‘Talk That Talk’).

Featuring mixes from the likes of Goldfrapp and the Wild Beasts, ‘Born This Way – The Remix’ will arrive alongside ‘The Collection’. The beefier set will incude the original album, the remix CD, as well as DVD of the singer’s blockbuster ‘Monster Ball Tour’. {Source}

Remix LP tracklisting after the jump…

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Can you guess who was spotted arriving at Perez Hilton‘s ‘One Night In New York City’ party last night? Find out below…

Hint: She performed at this year’s BET Awards.

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