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As lifelong devotees to Prince’s music, we can’t help but get a little excited whenever a new Prince song drops, even if we know that we’re gonna be anywhere from slightly to very disappointed in the song.

Wynter Gordon’s video for “Believer” has premiered. Gordon first entered the industry as a songwriter (she penned the title track to Mary J. Blige’s “Breakthrough” album), however, we first heard her voice on the chorus to Flo-Rida’s 2009 hit “Sugar.” Now, she’s making a name for herself as a solo artist. Here she is in […]

“America’s Next Top Model” contestant Yaya DaCosta is still making a name for herself. Though her season ended in 2004, and the ultimate title was given to Eva Marcille instead, DaCosta has since appeared in more than just modeling portfolios. She made her movie debut in the film “The Kids Are Alright” in July, and […]

A must have for the serious MJ fan. Eurweb has the story here.

Rihanna’s video for ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ has premiered. The video, directed by Rihanna’s long-time director Anthony Mandler, is all about the visual and less about the words. Mandler had some choice words for Rihanna’s fans who felt he wouldn’t be able to pull the job off. (Read about that here: Rihanna’s “Only Girl” […]

Excitement is looming as the cast of ’30 Rock’ prepares to do the unthinkable — airing two LIVE episodes (one for each coast) on Thursday, October 14. Click here to read more from Popeater.

Lloyd has debuted the video for his first single, “Lay It Down.” The video was directed by Mikey Finnigan and shows Lloyd, new haircut and all, in a club making toasts with Keri Hilson and chasing down actress K.D. Aubert from the club to the bedroom. If you didn’t notice, the song samples Patti Labelle’s […]

Rihanna gets into the holiday spirit with her new Christmas song, “A Child Is Born.” However, don’t expect a traditional tune with jingle bells – Rihanna personalized the song by adding a reggae flavor. The island feel reminds of us of the Rihanna we once knew, the first one we met back in 2005 on […]

Join HelloBeautiful and BlackPlanet for ONE NIGHT ONLY, October 26, 2010, to meet Patti LaBelle and the cast of FELA! on Broadway in New York City. BlackPlanet has reserved a group of discounted tickets for the show, and wants to give YOU the chance to be a part of this exclusive junket.  Here are the […]

Transformers is filming in the Nation’s Capitol, but not for long after yesterday’s little mishap. Via TBD: Transformers 3 filming has been suspended on closed D.C. streets after “Bumblebee,” a star/car of the movie, and a police SUV unintentionally collided yesterday. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery for both the MPD officer who suffered minor injuries in the crash, […]

Eurweb reports that a rep for Sony Pictures is dismissing rumors that the new “Men in Black” film has been shelved after Will Smith fell out with producers over the script. Click here for the story.

Kelly Rowland’s song “Forever Is Just A Minute Away” recently leaked. We still don’t know when her upcoming album is to be released, but we really can’t get enough of all the material we’ve been hearing. For those that are confused: this is not the same song as “Forever & A Day.” While “Forever & […]