Star Events: Stevie Wonder receives Gershwin Prize, Julez Santana has a bday bash + MORE

Stevie Wonder was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He accepted his award in the East Room of the White House:


Of course the President of the United States was on hand to say a few words....


And the First Lady






This is literally the highest honor a performer can ever receive so congrats to him.

Ashanti attended the Johnson’s Beauty Product party recently:

I'm mad she tried to make this into a mini-photo shoot

A few stars made appearances at VIBE’s Vsessions LIVE event at Joe’s Pub in NYC last night.

Tocarra hosted

Nick Cannon was there

and Free

Dang she's been looking rough

Busta Rymes was there too

And Juelz Santana celebrated his birthday at Hiro Ballroom in NYC:



Tocarra is popular I see...




Fun times

Quick News on Ne-Yo, Jazmine Sullivan, + Jennifer Hudson

Tour mates Ne-yo and Jazmine Sullivan are both about to start working on a film entitiled "Red Tails":



Jazmine will portray a jazz singer who performs for soldiers and course that will ultimately get her into a little trouble. Can’t wait for that one ot hit theaters!

And Jennifer Hudson will be performing on Oprah today. Its reported that she’ll sing “If This Isn’t Love” from her self-titled album.



Then she will begin her tour with Robin Thicke on April 2 in Philadelphia.

Star Candids: Meagan Good, Usher, and Kimora -N- Clan

Meagan Good was spotted out and about in Beverly Hills:

And Usher was snapped preparing to leave Washington D.C. yesterday:

Kimora Lee Simmons and her boo Djimon took Ming Lee and Aoki to the mall:








Speaking of Kimora, she and Russell Simmons have finally worked out their custody issues.

Here’s the rundown:

Russell agreed to paying $20,000/month each per until they’re 19

He will supply them with a car worth no less than $60k and replaced every 3 years until they’re 16

And they must have a security guard and nanny with them at all times when they’re visiting him



All I can say is, must be nice....

Star Vids: Jamie Foxx and T-Pains's "Blame it on the Alcohol"

Here is Jamie Foxx and T-Pain’s new video for “Blame It On The Alcohol”:
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Lots a special guest appearances, and all in all, a good video.

First pics of Rihanna since "The Incident"

So we've all been wondering how Rih-Rih has been coping with the recent string of events, and where in the hell she's been hiding. Well, this is where:

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She’s has been staying at a private beach front villa in Punta Mita, Mexico

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yep, thos paps will get one one way or the other. Good try though Rihanna.

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And In Touch is reporting that Rihanna has not pressed charges against her Chris Brown yet:

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“We do not have enough evidence and there have been no charges filed on the Chris Brown case,” a spokesperson in the Los Angeles DA’s office tells In Touch. But Chris is not necessarily out of hot water, even if Rihanna never files charges. “If the state gathers up enough evidence, we will press charges with or without her testifying. It is not up to the victim.” With a March 5 arraignment date set in LA for Chris, 19, In Touch has also learned that Rihanna does not have to make an appearance at the courthouse. “She will not have to show up during the arraignment,” the spokesperson says.

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Most people are saying she probably wont press charges. I hope all of this works out for the best. Its been a sad situation.

Star Pages: Beyonce, LaLa, and Dawn's sexy KING Magazine spread + MORE

Halle B. has a new perfume hitting stores. Check out her promo shots:

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The hottest chick in the game Beyonce is on the cover of the newest issue of Ebony Magazine: X

I love the cover
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Hmmm...this dress looks familiar. It's almost exactly like the House of Dereon gown she wore to the Oscars. I think I like this one a little more though.
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and here are some quotes from her interview:

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“I’m a daughter, I’m a friend, I’m a wife, I’m a sister. All those things first. I’m artist. I’m a businesswoman. I’m multifaceted. I’m a lover. I’m inspired by love. I make decisions from the heart.”

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“I’ve worked so hard on my craft, and I will never stop. I will never retire. I love it way too much.”

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“He [Jay-Z] was very successful before I met him and I was very successful before I met him. So we have so much respect for each other, and respect for each other artistically. We are very close friends, and I believe he is the ultimate artist and he has the same feelings for me.”

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“I don’t know how to talk about it [being a wife] because I don’t like to talk about it. But I have a great example of a great wife, and that’s my mother. And I have great friends around me that have been married, so I’m lucky to have really good examples. And a great husband.”

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Should be an interesting read....

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There have been rumors flying that M’Onique is out and LaLa is the new dean of Vh1’s Charm School. Check out her new photoshoot:

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Only time will tell, nice pictures though.

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And here is Dawn's mini spread in the KING magazine's 50th issue:

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See previous post for pics of the party.

Star Events: KING Magazine 50th issue party

A fews stars were in NYC last night for the KING magazine 50th issue party:

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KING Magazine founder Datwon Thomas was there

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Dawn posed with her pic that was featured in the issue

then with Busta Rymes

Free was there

Damn, having hard times Free?

Sean Jean model Miguel took a pic with fellow model Liris Crosse

And Busta Rymes performed