Mariah Carey Back In A Swimsuit Already!

Though she just gave birth to twins back in April, Mariah Carey is already back in a swimsuit, having recently tweeted a pic of herself in the ocean. See it .....

Mariah Carey, who had what she calls a "difficult" pregnancy, was recently spotted taking in some waves at the beach. The mother of twins had previously said of her pregnancy,

''Everyone was always saying to me, "Oh but it's all worth it. And I was like, "Yeah well it's easy for you to say when you're not the one whose feet are this big". She added, It turned into a really difficult time. [Being] pregnant with twins is different to anything. My body went through so much - you have to keep those twins in as long as possible, but it's a sacrifice you make for them. I was literally 47 weeks pregnant.'

But now the singer is back in fighting shape having tweeted a pic of herself in a black swimsuit saying,

'Ocean work out! It's been a loooong time since I've been in the ocean.'

Looking good Mariah! By the way, MiMi is back in the studio recording with Tony Bennett for his Duets II album.

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Preview Lenny Kravitz’ Collaborations with Jay-Z and Drake [Audio]

The rock and rap worlds collide on two tracks from Lenny Kravitz’ new album Black and White America, due August 30. Jay-Z spits a verse on the thunderous “Boongie Drop” and Drake guests on the feel-good “Sunflower,” co-written by Lenny and Swizz Beatz.

“When I wrote ‘Boongie Drop’ I heard a rap in the middle, and I immediately heard Jay’s voice and we had collaborated twice before, so I called him and when I went to New York I put him on the track,” the rocker told Billboard. “And then I got on the phone with Drake for ['Sunflower'] before he had even heard the track and he said, ‘Yeah, I’ll do it. I’m a fan and I love your work and I would love to be on it.’ So that was cool.”

Neither rapper can be heard on the 90-second snippets, but you can still get a feel for the songs.

“Boongie Drop” featuring Jay-Z and DJ Military

“Sunflower” featuring Drake

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Eric Benet And Manuela Testolini Marry...AND Announce THEY'RE PREGNANT!

On Sunday, R&B singer Eric Benet Married fiancee' of 4 years Manuela Testolini in a lavish ceremony in Newport Beach, Calif. Get the deets on the couple's fab wedding and finding out what the couple is expecting in a few months.....

R&B singer (and Halle Berry's ex-hubby) Eric Benet getting engaged to the gorgeous Manuela Testolini (the ex-wife of Prince). And now the two are officially hitched!

The couple wed in a lavish ceremony in Newport Beach, California this past Sunday. And it was attended by their celebrity friends Shaun Robinson (shown above with the newlyweds at the ceremony), Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson, David Foster and Niecy Nash.

The bride wore a one-of-a-kind Monique Lhuillier dress while the groom donned a Lanvin tuxedo. In addition to the couple writing their own vows, their reception incorporated elements of Eric's Southern roots and Manuela's Egyptian and Italian heritage.

Also, it was revealed during the reception that the couple is expecting their first child together. This will be Eric's second child (he also has 18-year- old musician daughter India).

Eric tweeted on his wedding day: "This is one perfect day !!"

And a source joked to Page Six that Eric demanded a "retoss" after his daughter India's boyfriend caught the bride's garter belt.

Congrats to the couple!

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Island Girl Rihanna Gets Extra Risqué & Blonde For Barbados Parade!

The islanders always go hard at carnivale & parades--barely-there costumes, skin, T&A, Caribbean beats, and risqué costumes. And when the ambassador of tourism, Rihanna, heads up a parade in Barbados, it's no different.

Lots of pics of a newly blonde Rih Rih shaking everything her mama gave her in a tiny, but loud costume, and dancing it up with the crowd, inside. Oh, and it's all NSFW. Obvs.

Island girl Rih Rih got extra LOUD and had some fun in her home country of Barbados today for the Barbados’ Kadoomant Day Parade. She got back in touch with her culture and donned a red and gold costume covering at least some of her girly bits. And she didn't leave much to the imagination. Even a lil girl-on-girl eyebrow raising dancing popped off:

She also had her bestie Melissa in tow:

Rih even let her fans get it in with the grinding with her. Let the good times roll...

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Jay-Z and Kanye West Host Star-Studded Listening for ‘Watch the Throne’

After nearly a year in the making, Jay-Z and Kanye West presented their history-making album to their friends and industry tastemakers at a private listening session at the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Monday night.

The rap kings showed no signs of their rumored feud as they previewed tracks off Watch the Throne, a week before the project’s iTunes release.

The star-studded evening drew the likes of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Q-Tip, Solange, Busta Rhymes, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and more.

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Jay-Z Talks Rumored Feud with Kanye, ‘Watch the Throne,’ & ‘Otis’ Video

Jay-Z paid a surprise visit to Angie Martinez’s radio show on Hot 97 today. The hip-hop superstar spoke about his rumored feud with Kanye West, preventing the leaks of Watch the Throne, the “amazing” video for “Otis,” his Roc Nation roster, and upcoming tour with ‘Ye. Among the highlights…

On reportedly feuding with Kanye over creative differences: “Kanye’s my brother… Yes, we get on each other’s nerves. We push each other to be greater. Of course, there are times when we’re in the studio and we’re yelling. I would never disrespect that man or put my hands on him.”
On Watch the Throne: “I think this album is the perfect album at the perfect time.”
On what he keeps in his Maybach: Ace of Spades, Nerds candy, an Hermès throw blanket, a couple Yankees hats, and sunglasses.
On President Obama: “The President is like the second coolest person in the world [next to me].”
On the Spike Jonze-directed video for “Otis”: “It’s very simple and very amazing.”
On his film partnership with Will Smith: “We did a co-venture between Overbrook and Roc Nation.”
On signing his Roc Nation artists including J. Cole, Jay Electronica, and Bridget Kelly: “If you gon’ come sign to Roc Nation, just realize that it’s gon’ take a second. I’m into artists, I’m not really into putting a single out.”

Listen to the full interview below.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

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Kelly Rowland Hits The Club In ATL With Tracee Ellis Ross

Kelly Rowland continues her tour of the U.S. as R&B's "It" girl with the release of her hit album Here I Am. She recently stopped through Atlanta where she took in a Robin Thicke concert then hit the club scene. See pics of Kelly partying in ATL with Tracee Ellis Ross and Kenny Burns ...

Over the weekend, after Kelly Rowland watched Robin Thicke and Jeremih at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, she headed over to club Mansion Elan.

Kelly greeted fans and partied it up.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Bu Thiam (Akon's brother) later joined in the party.

At one point, Verse Simmons jumped on the mic and serenaded Kelly with their song "Boo Thang."

"Lifestyle guru" Kenny Burns hosted the party.

And Bu and Tracee Ellis Ross seemed to really enjoy each other's company...and were spotted leaving together. We're just the messenger...

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