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Essence Music Festival brought out an all-star performance line-up over the weekend, but the real party happened backstage in The Belvedere Lounge where the stars and VIP’s made their way for a drinks and chatter. We caught up with Shaunie O’Neal on Friday night who had some choice words and faces to make about “Messy […]

Mashonda recently posed for Vibe magazine. Just in time for 4th of July, she showed off her patriotic side by wearing a sexy swimsuit with American flag accessories.

Usher headlined his first Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this weekend.   Surprisingly this was Usher’s first time playing the main stage due to his hectic summer tour schedule over the past several years.  Usher told the media he “did about 1000 crunches” to prepare for the show.  He added, “I mean this is Essence, […]

Miguel fell off stage while performing in Houston, Texas this weekend. He was trying to pull off some quick mic stand moves when he took a tumble during "Sure Thing."

Beyonce recently posed for Vogue Italia's July 2011 issue. In the photo shoot, Beyonce's all woman, wearing beaded gowns, big hair and even bigger furs. SEE PICS

Kelly Rowland spent her 4th of July enjoying dinner at Nobu restaurant in London, where the paps snapped pics of her long legs and short shorts.

Monica and Shannon Brown are looking for a wedding "menu that works for everybody from Chicago to Atlanta." They sat down with ABC at The Kitchen in Los Angeles.

Nicki Minaj's cousin was killed in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY last night. The rapper took to Twitter to announce the news of murder. Read here.

Beyonce performed at the 2011 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show. With the Statue of Liberty as her backdrop, Bey sang 2 songs before the fireworks exploded.

Though Tia Mowry is a new, first-time mother, her one experience (so far!) was enough to land her a parenting book deal. Her baby was born just a week ago.

The 2011 Essence Festival is still going strong in the NOLA with concerts, parties, conferences and other events. Yesterday, some of our favorite celebrities attended the Carol's Daughter Pop Up Store Event.

Rihanna's Loud Tour hit Las Vegas this weekend and after the concert, she got it in for her after party at Club Nikki and then hit the after-after party at a strip club.