Another day, another Teairra Mari video. This go round, the visual is for ‘Body’ – the latest single to be lifted from her ‘Point of No Return’ mixtape.

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It seems that there is some justice left in the world after all as Rihanna’s new video for ‘S&M’ has been partially banned. The visual was deemed “inappropriate” on YouTube and marked as “unsuitable” for viewers under the age of 18 years.

The real question that arises from this situation is if major television networks will give this video heavy airplay. Although Rihanna claims that the video has been approved by MTV, Ciara’s ‘Ride’ was completely banned on BET with far less sexually suggestive scenes, thus there is no justifiable reason why ‘S&M’ would avoid similar rejection.

How will Rihanna achieve success now? Without the ability to flash her colourful panties collection how will her team encourage consumers to pay attention to her ‘music’? On the bright side, her possible future as a model for Victoria’s Secret looks quite promising.

‘S&M’ must mean ‘Smoke & Mirrors’. Unfortunately for her, that shroud is finally being lifted. Rejoice!

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Peep rapper Kanye West on the front of VMAN‘s February issue. The cover was shot by legendary designer and photographer Karl Largerfeld.

(Shout out to Thom Ticklemouse)

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With Nelly and Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Gone’ continuing to garner spins at radio, details have today emerged about the single’s forthcoming video.

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Jennifer Lopez made a promotional appearance on ‘The Angie Martinez Show’ on Hot 97 today. The superstar spoke about how she decided to become a judge on ‘American Idol’, her upcoming ‘Love?’ album and motherhood. Check out the full interview below:

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Chris Brown has sold millions of records around the world but there is one thing that he has never done: performed ‘Saturday Night Live’. However, the young superstar will finally achieve that goal when he hits the stage on the iconic comedy show on February 12th.

Brown, whose ‘F.A.M.E’ album is set for release on March 22d, will appear as the guest performer on ‘SNL’ on the same weekend as the Grammy Awards (airing on February 13th). Expect the episode to be hosted by Katy Perry’s husband, Russell Brand.

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Melanie Fiona appeared on the ‘ UNCF Evening of Stars Tribute to Chaka Khan’ which recently aired on both ABC and BET. The powerhouse singer delivered a rendition of the diva’s classic song ‘You Got The Love’. Watch the footage below via Melanie Fiona World:

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Jennifer Lopez visited Sirius XM Radio to promote her new single, ‘On The Floor (Ft. Pitbull)’, today. The Taj-directed video for the song debuts tomorrow. Peep more images below via Lovely Lopez:

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Mariah Carey has finally confirmed the sexes of her twins. The icon, who has a record 18 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (more than any other solo artist in the history of the chart), revealed the news to Life & Style magazine today.

So what type of babies are Carey and her husband, Nick Cannon, expecting in April? The answer is available below:

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Check out Trey Songz’s 2011 Rocawear Spring/Summer photoshoot. The R&B singer, whose ‘Can’t Be Friends’ single has thus far spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (the 3rd longest run at the top spot in the history of the tally), visited Puerto Rico to film the spread.

Look below for more images via The YBF:

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A new song from Dawn Richard was released today. ‘Me, Myself & Y’ will be included on the singer’s upcoming mixtape, ‘A Prelude To #ATELLTALEHEART’, which is set for release on Dawn Richard Blog on February 7th. Listen to the track below via Global Grind:

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Pop forces Alexandra Burke and JLS stripped off to their bare essentials for this steamy new shoot. The stars, who rose to prominence on the 2008 series of the X Factor, posed it up to promote their new joint clothing line 2KX, which launched last year.

{Spotted over at Punchbowl}

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