The last two years has seen Pop ambassador Lady GaGa lend her voice to the fight against bullying and inequality, inadvertently becoming a focal point for many contemporary civil rights issues, including marriage equality and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

Now, she has gone one step further in her bid to make the world a better place, with the conception of the  ‘Born This Way’ foundation.

Details on the project below…

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2012 is gearing up to be quite the year for triple threat performer Brandy.

For, after confirming the release of a new album and a number of  prime time television cameos, all of which is expected to come to fruition in coming months, Ms. Norwood has more good news for her fans today.

She has scored a starring role in a new movie by acclaimed creator Tyler Perry.

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Yesterday,  Trey Songz visual offering for his release ‘Top Of The World’ surfaced here, hours after the release of his mix tapes ‘The Anticipation 2‘ and ‘LemmeHoldDatBeat2‘.

Premiering the clip live on 106 & Park, the performer gave what can only be described as an ‘interesting’ interview in support of the video and his latest charitable endeavors.

Confused?

Watch it  below…

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Currently in the UK to promote her upcoming album ‘My Life 2‘, R&B diva Mary J. Blige treated viewers of the Jools Holland show to never before heard material from the LP due out on November 21st.

Airing this coming Friday, Blige’s appearance on the show will see her perform a number of cuts lifted from the project, including the touching ballad  ‘Need Someone‘.

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Check out these shots of Black Eyed Peas belter Fergie all glammed up for Heidi Klum‘s 12th annual Halloween party.

Seemingly channeling an award winning Pageant princess, she enjoyed the company of fellow entertainer  Natasha Bedingfield as well as the event’s many other guests now two nights ago.

More snaps from the shindig below…

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You just can’t please everybody.

In what will have many a Rihanna fan wondering exactly whose bad books the singer has offended her way in to, today saw more criticism of the video for her single ‘We Found Love‘.

Yes, just one day after Ulster Cancer Foundation labelled the ‘Loud‘ performer  irresponsible for glamorizing smoking in the video, the Rape Crisis Centre has aired out some  ‘less than polite’ feelings on the clip and its leading lady.

Find out what’s gotten them so shaken up below …

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1) Bravo – Ledisi

2) Disaster – JoJo

3) U Saved Me – R. Kelly

4) With Ur Love – Cher Lloyd

5) Earthquake (ft. Tinie Tempah) – Labrinth

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Hawaiian hitmaker Nicole Scherzinger recently shook things up for her sexy shoot with Vegas Magazine.  The accompanying interview, which sees the vixen chat on everything from X Factor to her rise to fame and more, can be found here.

The set surfaces shortly after it was announced that Scherzinger will assume the role of Mary Magdalene in the feature film version of famed Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.  Fans shouldn’t get too excited, however, as it will not debut until 2014.

More Nicole below (via Vegas):

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To celebrate today’s double release of mixtapes  ‘Anticipation II’ and “LemmeHoldDatBeat2″, ‘Bottoms Up’ star Trey Songz unveils ‘Top of the World’ – the leading visual from the former’s set.  With the duple drops looking to whet appetites until Songz’ forthcoming 5th LP (aptly titled ‘Chapter 5’), the actor/singer lent 106 & Park the privilege of debuting the visual moments ago.

Does Trey come out on top? You decide after the jump:

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Set for release on November 21st, Rihanna‘s sixth studio album ‘Talk That Talk‘ is undoubtedly one of the year’s hotly anticipated releases.

So, as to whet the appetites of her ‘RihannaNavy‘, today saw the surfacing of behind the scenes footage documenting the singer in preparation for the project’s release.

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R&B beauty Alicia Keys lent some of her time and talents to her alma mater (New York’s Professional Performing Arts High School) for the Western Union-sponsored ‘The World of Betters’.  Joining her already growing list of charitable efforts, the songstress used the platform to donate instruments to the school as well as announce an online contest where contestants submit stories on how they’d improve another person’s life with $1000.

See the ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’ singer below:

The contest begins today and ends Dec. 15.  More info here.

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R&B heartthrob Trey Songz took to Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club to dish on the latest happenings of his career.  With the double release of mixtapes ‘Anticipation II’ and “LemmeHoldDatBeat2″ making waves on the net, the official LP ‘Chapter 5’ dropping next year,  and upcoming film projects, it’s safe to say Trigga has been quite the busy man.

Also chatting about his recent trip to Africa, the singer revealed he has an EP due November 29th (with all proceeds going to charity).  Find out what else the ‘Love Faces’ crooner found time to talk about after the jump:

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