Tuesday, August 16, 2011

2011 VH1 Do Something Awards Pictures


The stars were out last night at the Palladium in Hollywood at the 2011 VH1 Do Something Awards (set to air  Thursday, Aug. 18), and MPEKUZI has the photos from the red carpet and the stage. Scroll through all the highlights in our gallery above. The awards show featured Demi Lovato‘s first live performance of her comeback single, ‘Skyscraper.’ Lovato built up the drama with a fog machine...

Beyonce Ruled New York in ’4′ Concert Debut Performance


R&B queen Beyonce kicked off the first of four nights in her sold-out concert series, ’4 Intimate Nights with BeyoncĂ©,’ on Sunday (Aug. 14) and wowed New York City audiences with a spectacular stage show. Backed by a 20-piece all-female band and orchestra, Bey-Bey enthralled the crowd with a medley of hits from her chart-busting new LP ’4.’ “I just want to have a good time with y’all,” Beyonce...

Nicki Minaj Gives Drake a ‘Bass’ Heavy Lap Dance


If Nicki Minaj and Drake are trying to squash rumors that they are, in fact, a couple, their recent romp onstage didn’t help much. During the rap diva’s Aug. 13 stop in Toronto on Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour, she gave hometown hero Drizzy a steamy lap dance and what appears to be a passionate kiss. We all know that during Minaj’s performance of ‘Super Bass,’ she gives an unsuspecting guy in...

Miley Cyrus Teams Up With Kids Kicking Cancer


Miley Cyrus has not addressed photos of her smoking, a habit that certainly messes with your lung capacity and breathing functions, but the always philanthropic teen queen continues to be a do-gooder. This time, she has teamed up with Kids Kicking Cancer for the charity’s Breath Brake initiative. Kids Kicking Cancer helps children who battle cancer manage the stress and pain of the disease through...

‘Glee’ Cast to Serve as Spokespeople for Vogue’s Fashion Night Out


The singers (and actors) that comprise the ‘Glee‘ cast are trendsetters in so many ways. That’s why they’ve been chosen as the spokespeople for Fashion’s Night Out, which is set for Sept. 8. FNO is an annual fall ritual that celebrates style, shopping, inventing your own look and having fun with clothes. Chris Colfer — Kurt on ‘Glee’ — admitted to Vogue that when he started on the show, he...

Taylor Swift Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction in St. Louis


Taylor Swift had herself a Marilyn Monroe ‘Seven Year Itch’ moment in St. Louis on Saturday, Aug. 13. E! reports that the stunning singer’s dress blew up while she was performing her massive hit ‘You Belong With Me.’ Thanks to wind machine on stage, the bottom of her frock rose and revealed her undergarments for a hot second. Swift was hardly fazed by the incident and continued singing and performing...

IYAZ Announces ‘Pretty Girls’ Contest Winner


IYAZ has picked the winner of the ‘Pretty Girls’ contest! The lucky recipient of a brand new iPad 2 is Carlee, who was one of five finalists. Carlee not only gets an iPad 2 with Wi-Fi, but also a message personalized from IYAZ himself. All she had to nab the iPad and a customized shout out from the singer was to tweet him and include a video of herself explaining why she should be IYAZ’s ‘Pretty...

Cee Lo Green Gets a Spot on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Soundtrack


Cee Lo Green is one of the marquee names on the upcoming soundtrack for ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ the fourth soundtrack for the medical drama television show since it began airing in 2005. Green’s contribution is ‘Old Fashioned,’ a song which also appeared on his album ‘Lady Killer.’ ‘Old Fashioned’ fits its title with an old-time soul vibe. ‘The Voice‘ coach’s music has been popping up all over the...

Teairra Mari Leaves Warner; Signs With Rico Love Label


It’s been a turbulent few years for R&B vixen Teairra Mari. Indeed, since departing Roc-A-Fella in 2006, the singer’s career has been plagued by label drama and many a failed single. Hoping to turn the tide, the 23 year old has announced that she has severed ties with Warner (to whom she’s been signed since 2008), and has jumped ship to Rico Love’s Division 1 imprint over at Universal...

New Video: Jason Derulo – ‘It Girl’


Noted for his club-destined efforts, Jason Derulo slows things down with ‘It Girl’, the 2nd single to be lifted from his sophomore set ‘Future History’ (due September 27th). With the video for the track surfacing a few moments ago, one has to wonder if the 21 year old has left his much critiqued King of Pop  impersonating on the back-burner. Find out after the jump… Given the moonwalks, hat...

Beyonce Glimmers ‘InStyle’


With her ‘4′ campaign in full swing, Beyonce’s media flood continues – with her latest stop being the September cover of InStyle magazine.The ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ singer shone as brightly as her talent in this sparkling Dolce & Gabanna number. We li...

Miguel Readies Sophomore Release, Fashion Line


‘Quickie’ crooner Miguel has been one of 2011’s most celebrated newcomers.  With his hit ‘Sure Thing’ riding both Pop and R&B Billboard charts for weeks (and its follow-up showing promise of success repeat), the singer is hoping his sophomore release will keep up the momentum.  Speaking with our friends over at TheBoomBox, find out what the California raised crooner had to say about...