Without a doubt, Beyonce‘s skill as a writer is oft overshadowed by her success as an entertainer.

Writing or co-writing almost every number she’s recorded since her debut in 1998, Knowles’ writing feats include scoring a Golden Globe nomination for 2007’s ‘Listen’,.
This, after she became the second African American woman to win an ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year award, following  ‘Say My Name’ maestra Kandi Burruss.

So now, in recognition of her contributions to the craft, she is to be honored by the New York Association of Black Journalists this month.

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Alicia Keys was in the loving mood last night, as she hosted 4th Annual Bronx Charter School for the Arts Auction at Marquee in NYC, alongside partner Swizz Beatz.

Snapped locking lips with the famed producer, the ‘Karma‘ maestra enjoyed the company of Melanie Fiona and Lala Anthony, in aid of the event which raises money for after-school programs at The Bronx Charter School for the Arts, as well as lending support to struggling students and their carers.

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She’s finally done it.

In what marks yet another milestone in Adele’s short career, her latest LP ’21’ has done what once thought impossible- outselling Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller‘ in the United Kingdom.

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Yesterday saw rapper Rick Ross shock the Urban diaspora with news that he had signed R&B trier Omarion to his Maybach Music imprint.

And while many jaws remain on the floor, the former B2K star stopped by BET’s 106 & Park (with his new “crew”) to discuss his surprising signing and the heat his new music will be packing.

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Cop a gander of Christina Milian!

The star of The Voice and newest signee to Young Money strikes many a fierce pose in the latest issue of Denim magazine.

Accompanying the colourful feature is an interview which sees the ‘Dip It Low’ singer dish on her relationship with ex The-Dream, her daughter Violet, dating, and more.

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Where is Keyshia Cole?

It’s a fair question if looking at the Billboard charts. Or Twitter. Or Pop culture.

However, it’s be a question the singer answers emphatically with today’s announcement that she has snagged a new BET reality show.

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Despite obvious shortcomings, Rihanna is undoubtedly Pop’s most exciting act.

Yes, while her excitable nature has kept her out of rehearsals and into controversy one too many times, her light, bright and carefree attitude to life sometimes makes her more appealing than acts far more talented than she is.

Now, before the release of her new video ‘Where Have You Been’, she sat down with Extra to discuss her new movie ‘Battleships‘, her mother but more importantly- her controversial reunion with ex boyfriend Chris Brown.

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During a recent interview with ‘RagoLdn‘, Grammy winning songstress Melanie Fiona opened up like never before- speaking candidly on some of the industry’s ‘rug swept’ issues.

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion provided many a laugh, yet the fun doesn’t stop there.

For, funny women Wendy Williams and Gabourey Sidibe re-enacted the antics of NeNe Leakes and co on today’s episode of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’.

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‘Turn Up the Music’ maestro Chris Brown turned up at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles today to unveil his new toy line ‘Dum English’ – a collaboration with famed artiste Ron English.  Signing autographs and showcasing the creations for onlookers were only two of the duties the Grammy winner was on hand to perform.

Brown is undoubtedly hoping the groves of fans who had the fortune of meeting him at the toy debut will be purchasing ‘Fortune’ – the follow-up to his award-winning album ‘F.A.M.E.’.  Lead by singles ‘Strip’ and ‘Music’, the album is now due in stores July 3.

Before then, catch C. Breezy being the big kid he is below (source):

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Later in the evening, Chris showcased his street art for the first time at a VIP art exhibit at the Corey Helford Gallery.

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As if MAC, OPI cosmetics, and Adidas aren’t enough, Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj is now trading in her signature pop stylings for a new kind of pop – a commercial with Pepsi.  One of many stars (see:  Katy Perry, etc) tapped for the cola makers’ “Live For Now” global campaign, full view of Minaj’s advertisement, entitled “Now In the Moment”, is set to debut Monday (May 7).

Set to feature a reloaded version of her hit ‘Moment 4 Life’, fans learned of the collaboration weeks ago when it was announced she’d inked a multi-million dollar deal with soda giants.

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A call from fans may have been the real motivation behind the latest collaboration between R&B hitmakers Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland.  But whatever the reason, what the two are cooking up is seemingly coming to a boil.

As anticipation mounts for the Benny Boom-directed visual to ‘Heart Attack’, the official lead single from the ‘Bottoms Up’ bleater’s 5th studio album ‘Chapter V‘, fans ready for the on screen chemistry between Rowland and Songz.  A chemistry we’ve previously seen teased at the two’s sizzling 2011 BET Awards performance.

Now, while we’ve shown you the teaser for the video, catch even more fever once you get a glimpse of the behind the scenes action below:

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