Ciara and Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks made an official appearance at the Candie’s Foundation Event to Prevent benefit gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The new couple didn’t shy away from the cameras, smiling as they posed together. At the event, Bruno Mars performed along with the legendary Aretha Franklin.
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Announce Twins’ Names
The latest additions to the Carey-Cannon household now have names. Mariah and Nick have revealed what they’ll be calling their newborn twins.
The couple’s son is named Moroccan Scott Cannon, reports CNN. The top floor of Mariah’s New York City penthouse is called the Moroccan Room because of its Moroccan-inspired decor, and is where Nick proposed to his wife. Scott is Nick’s middle name, as well as his grandmother’s maiden name.
Their daughter will go by the name of Monroe Cannon in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who has been a lifelong inspiration to the pop songbird. She even purchased the late actress’ white piano at an auction. Mariah’s publicist says the girl does not have a middle name because Mariah herself does not have one.
Sneak Peek: Beyoncé – ‘Run the World (Girls)’
Beyoncé rounds up her girls and hits the desert in the teaser for “Run the World (Girls),” the first single from her fourth album. A troupe of femme fatales turns the rural terrain into a runway as they parade around, but Mrs. Carter does not appear in this particular scene. The Francis Lawrence-directed clip was shot over several days in April in California.
Mayor Vincent Gray to Honor Raheem DeVaughn With Key to City
In recognition of his commitment to Washington D.C. , Grammy nominated R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn will be honored with a key to the city. Mayor Vincent C. Gray will bestow the acknowledgment to DeVaughn on Thursday, May 5, 2011 for his commitment to the Community, the Preservation of Music and Arts for the Youth and his dedication to educating and eradicating HIV/AIDS in the District’s Communities. May 5, DeVaughn’s birthday, will also become “Raheem DeVaughn Day.”
The Ceremony for Raheem DeVaughn’s Key To The City and Holiday Announcement with Mayor Vincent C. Gray will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2011 on the steps of the Wilson Building, located at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC 20004 at 3 P.M.
Met Costume Institute Gala 2011 Pictures
Beyoncé and Jay-Z hit the red carpet at the Costume Institute’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City today (May 2). All eyes were on hip-hop’s royal couple as they posed for photos together, Jay in a black-and-white tux and his wife in an ornate black-and-gold Pucci gown. The fashion and entertainment worlds collided at the star-studded event, which was dedicated to the memory of the late designer Alexander McQueen.
Check below for more photos of the fashion parade including Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Solange, Swizz Beatz, Janelle Monáe, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Rihanna and more.
Mariah Carey Delivers Twins on Wedding Anniversary
Mariah and husband Nick Cannon welcomed twins into the world yesterday on their third wedding anniversary. The baby girl came first at 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and 18 inches long; while her little brother was next at 5 pounds, 6 ounces, and 19 inches long.
Mariah and Nick have yet to share the names of the babies with the public but hinted that they would definitely be “unique”. Cindi Berger, Mariah’s representative, claims that they haven’t named the children yet.
POLITICAL: U.S. Forces Kill Elusive Terror Figure Osama bin Laden in Pakistan….Should We Celebrate? or Anticpate More Terror?
VIA: CNN WIRE PRESS
(CNN) — Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil, is dead, officials said — almost 10 years after the attacks that killed about 3,000 people.
The founder and leader of al Qaeda was killed by U.S. forces Monday in a mansion in Abbottabad, north of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, along with other family members, a senior U.S. official told CNN.
In an address to the nation Sunday night, U.S. President Barack Obama called bin Laden’s death “the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.”
A U.S. official told CNN that bin Laden was buried at sea. The official said his body was handled in the Islamic tradition, but did not elaborate.
Half a world away, the scene outside the White House was one of pure jubilation.
Hundreds reveled through the night, chanting “USA! USA!” Others chanted “Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!” in reference to the demise of bin Laden. Many also spontaneously sang the national anthem.
In New York, a cheering crowd gathered at ground zero — the site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. Strains of “God Bless America” could be heard intermittently trickling through the crowd.
NEW VIDEO:Chris Brown – ‘She Ain’t You’
Chris Brown showcases what he does best—dance—in the video for “She Ain’t You,” the latest single from his F.A.M.E. album. Featuring a sample of Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature,” the Colin Tilley-directed clip opens with a dedication to his “biggest inspiration of all time,” Michael Jackson. The smooth operator glides across the floor in a white suit and big-brimmed hat against a wall of neon lights, flying through the air and splashing in a pool of water in subsequent scenes.
Teyana Taylor and Bow Wow Attend ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’ Premiere
Teyana Taylor was looking grown ‘n’ sexy in a black slit dress showing off her legs and red heels at the premiere of Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, at Arclight Hollywood at the Cinerama Dome. The singer plays single mother Sabrina who works at a fast food restaurant in the latest installment in the Madea series. The movie’s other young star Bow Wow, who plays Teyana’s ex Byron, also hit the red carpet. The comedy hits theaters Friday.
Rihanna Breaks Chart Records with 10th No. 1 Single ‘S&M’
Rihanna is whipping the charts into a frenzy. The pop siren soars to the top of the singles chart this week with “S&M,” smashing records in her path.
Her raunchy Loud single and its remix featuring Britney Spears moves 2-1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, becoming her 10th No. 1 hit. But that isn’t her only accomplishment. Rihanna earns 10 No. 1s on the Hot 100 in the shortest span for a solo artist since first debuting atop the chart with “SOS” four years, 11 months ago.
At 23 years old, she also becomes the youngest artist to achieve 10 No. 1s on the Hot 100, besting labelmate Mariah Carey who was 25 at the time. Additionally, she tallied her No. 1s faster than Carey. Among all artists, the Barbados singer follows only the Beatles and the Supremes for the fastest accumulation of 10 Hot 100 No. 1s.
“10th!!!!!Now LOOK at what u did… #RihannaNavy U rocked that shit OUT!THANK U so much, this is the BEST news!U guys #werk hard #whosyadaddy,” tweeted a thrilled RiRi, who also thanked Britney Spears’ fans. “#BIGUP to @britneyspears and all her wonderful fans who supported this song.”
Steve Bartels, Island Def Jam President and COO, added, “Rihanna’s tenth #1 single is a monumental accomplishment and a testament to her incredible artistry. This was a truly collaborative and creative effort, spearheaded by Rihanna’s tireless work and aided in no small part by the incredible Britney Spears and her team. I am extremely proud of Rihanna, her ongoing dominance on the charts, and the entire IDJ team who worked so diligently to bring this one home.
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