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As reported here, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, and Marsha Ambrosius were just a few of the names lending their talents to the UNCF’s ‘An Evening With the Stars’. The event, also featuring , Musiq SoulChild, Erykah Badu, Miguel, and more, taped live on August 14th from Pasadena, but aired September 25th on BET.

Peep all of the night’s performances after the jump:

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‘SuperWoman’ songstress Alicia Keys (joined by husband Swiss Beatz) was spotted with actresses Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore at the ‘Lifetime Five’ premiere at Skylight Soho in NYC last night.

The trio (Keys, Aniston, and Moore) took the director’s seats in their joint effort for the women’s network to produce ‘Five’:  a series dedicated to sharing the stories of breast cancer victims and how the disease has affected their lives.

See more pics of the starlets in action below:

Set for an October 10th debut, fans can take a peek at the trailer here.

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Peep more snaps from Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love‘ video shoot in Northern Ireland.

Photographed in less ‘telling’ fashions that the ones got her into trouble the day before, the model spent breaks being greeted by locals who were ecstatic to see the star in the flesh – quite literally.

Expect the clip to premiere in its entirety within the coming weeks.

More images below…

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The long-awaited manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, finally commenced today in Los Angeles.

Prior to the start of proceedings, the King of Pop’s sister and fellow icon Janet Jackson led the renown family into the court-house. Other Jackson’s in attendance include parents Joseph and Katherine, LaToya, and Randy (pictured above).

Legal analysts predict the case will go on for 6-8 weeks, with evidence from medical experts, security, and those rehearsing will Jackson for the ill-fated ‘This Is It’ shows, is ploughed through.

More pics via Rap-Up below…

Sidenote: Anyone who has followed the evolution of the site will know just how much Michael meant to yours truly. As such, the case definitely brings to the surface the sad reality that MJ is no longer here. That said, given the prosecution’s opening statements, Murray has an uphill struggle to prove he wasn’t negligent nor responsible for the actual event of MJ’s death.

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Despite moving over 10 million copies worldwide since its release earlier this year, it would seem the promotional campaign behind Adele’s ‘21‘ has no intentions of slowing down any time soon.

For just minutes ago, a sneak peek of the video for her single ‘Someone Like You‘ surfaced online.

The video is expected to premiere in its entirety in coming weeks, in a bid to generate even higher sales for its already multi platinum supporting album.

Check it out below…

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Today marks the global release of J.Cole‘s debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’.

The hotly anticipated set was was preceded by a slew of hype-building mixtapes, as well as a fair share of drama (see: delays, rumoured Roc Nation split). However, with all that now a figment of the past, the North Carolina native moves onto pastures new with the release – one which is being billed by Hip-Hop enthusiasts as one the year’s most awaited.

Yet beyond the hype which oft greets such releases, we’re keen to hear what you think. Will you be buying ‘Cole World’? Already heard it or have it; does it live up to expectation?

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Kelly Rowland‘s show-stopping set on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night set many a tongue wagging.

And while viewers got a taste of the seasoned solo performer the Ms. Kelly has become, it was fans in attendance who got the full-on good good, when the singer treated them to a number of songs off-air.

Check out Rowland and her troop of male dancers getting down to her 2007 hit ‘Like This’ below. New choreography, buckets of sass, and one foxy lady await…

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Check out behind the scenes footage taken from the set of Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’ video.

Shot in Ireland, the visual will be the first to support the entertainer’s upcoming album which is due for release on November 21st.

Watch Ms. ‘SOS’ in action below…

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Just hours ago, ‘Rich Whores‘ entertainer Kreayshawn celebrated her 22nd birthday party at Hollywood’s  Freak City.

Joined by her fellow White Girl Mobbers and a number of her closest friends, the party comes just days after the song bird shot an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice.Net.

Discussing everything from racial discrimination in Hip Hop to why she feels Nicki Minaj handled herself with class during her feud with fellow Rapper Lil Kim.

Watch both the party and the interview below…

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With Rihanna‘s talent lost in a hopeless place, it’s little surprise the model is once again digging into her box of tricks; which this time has seen her bare her…

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Much to the delight of fans on the US side of the pond, promotional efforts for Kelly Rowland‘s third studio effort ‘Here I Am’ continue despite two months passing since the singer’s last televised performance there.

Lending her talents to the Jimmy Kimmel Live Concert Series stage, Miss Kelly supplied no shortage of sexy as she rocked through a performance of her Big Sean-assisted, soon-to-be-hit  ‘Lay It On Me’.

*Update* ‘Motivation’ and ‘Keep It Between Us’ also feature.

See all the action after the jump:

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Appears pint-sized powerhouse Tiffany Evans is looking to end her extended absence from the charts and radio alike.  As yesterday, to the excitement of many-a-fan and follower, Evans took to her official website to announce news on her new single ‘Won’t Find Me’.  Set to be lifted from her ‘Hustle Hard’ preceded mixtape, the ‘Promise Ring’ performer promised fans their first official listen would come October 1st.

To build anticipation, the singer released this photo teaser:

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