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+Will Smith's 10-year-old daughter Willow Smith is readying to release her debut album. Producer Jukebox says it will be a diverse, international album: "A lot of her music has a very big influence of everything from rock to pop to hip-hop." (MTV News)

+ Kelly Clarkson shares five things we may not know about her, including that she loves animals and has rescued everything from pigs to donkeys. She also trained to sell vacuum cleaners. Who knew? (E!)

+ Over the weekend the IHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas featured performances by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Usher, David Guetta, Lady Gaga and more. Wish you were there? Ditto! Peep photos/video from Friday and Saturday. (Billboard)

+ Keri Hilson worked out with young women as part of Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign, which combats childhood obesity. The First Lady also commissioned Beyoncé to rerecord "Get Me Bodied" for the cause. "Pretty Girls Sweat," indeed! (Rap-Up)

+ In case you missed it, Radiohead performed during the season premiere of "SNL" on Saturday. They'll also be playing "The Colbert Report" tonight. Check out their "SNL" appearance here. (Pitchfork)

+ DJ Shadow's The Less You Know, The Better, drops Oct. 4. A master at creating beat-driven, sonic landscapes,  DJ Shadow opens this one cinematically, before succumbing to heavier grooves that crest and recede throughout. Stream it here. (NPR)

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Tags Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Buzz Bites, Celebrity, David Guetta, DJ Shadow, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jukebox, Kelly Clarkson, Keri Hilson, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Radiohead, Usher, Will Smith, Willow Smith

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+ We're betting no one ever thought the person to knock Oprah off the top spot on Forbes "100 Most Powerful Celebrities" list would be a woman who wore a meat dress, but alas, Lady Gaga made No. 1! With 32 million Facebook fans and 10 million Twitter followers, it was kind of a no-brainer. (MTV News)

+ Beyoncé's 4 album cover art was revealed, and it's on a whole new level of fierce, y'all. I gotta get my hands on an oversize fur vest, STAT. (TheFABlife)

+ Keri Hilson bravely covered Whitney Houston's iconic Bodyguard anthem "I Have Nothing" at the BMI Pop Music Awards, and we have to say she did it justice. (Rap-Up)

+ Our pals over at E! Online put together an "End Of The World" playlist for that supposed Armageddon that's taking place May 21. Is it weird that it's eerily similar to our party play list? (E! Online)

+ Whoops! Demi Lovato got in a fender bender yesterday in LA, but no worries because no one was injured. Happens to the best of us, girlfriend. (ONTD)

+ According to a Washington D.C. investigation, Jay-Z and Taylor Swift are among a list of celebs who have reportedly used unauthorized police escorts in the city. This probably cost taxpayers money or whatever, but aren't there real crimes to solve? (PopEater)

+ Rolling Stone breaks down Lady Gaga's Born This Way, track by track. All signs point to best record of all time!! (But we're a little biased.) (Rolling Stone)

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Tags Beyonce, Buzz Bites, Demi Lovato, Jay-Z, Keri Hilson, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston

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+ See the first photo of Beyoncé on the set of her upcoming video for her first single, "Girl." Beyoncé was spotted rocking a major pompadour and as usual, she can do no wrong! (Neon Limelight)

+ Nicki Minaj let us in on some of her wig secrets in the new issue of People magazine. "Never did I think I would be rocking the Marge Simpson," she said. Um, we did, Nicki. (My Pink Friday)

+ Christina Aguilera was spotted looking happy and relaxed with her son Max at the Happiest Place On Earth. No, not Sephora -- Disney World. (TheFABlife)

+ Dave Grohl revealed why the Foo Fighters decided to record their new album on tape (which nobody does anymore) -- because it's "badass." Fair enough. (MTV News)

+ Keri Hilson is wearing some lip gloss and just about nothing else in the latest issue of Allure magazine. The singer donned her birthday suit for the mag's "Body Issue." (Idolator)

+ Little known fact -- Britney Spears cowrote the song "Whiplash" which will be featured on Selena Gomez's upcoming album. Those Disney ladies have got each other's backs! (E! Online)

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+ Lady Gaga released the "Country Road Version" of "Born This Way" on Twitter this morning. A little less dance club, a little more harmonica, y'all. Yeeee-haw. (@ladygaga)

+ Check out another one of Britney Spears' Femme Fatale promotional images, revealed via Facebook yesterday. Big surprise -- it's kinda perfect. (ONTD)

+ Despite his recent troubles, Chris Brown isn't slowing down. The singer guest stars in Keri Hilson's new video "One Night Stand." (Neon Limelight)

+ The '90s called...and told Limp Bizkit we missed them. The band's new album Gold Cobra, the follow-up to 2003's Results May Vary, is due out this summer. (NME)

+ Wiz Khalifa always knew his name would be a big deal -- that's why he got it tattooed on him when he was only 17. (MTV News)

+ Rihanna proves yet again that she's the most photogenic woman on Earth. Check her out on the cover of Fabulous magazine. (Buzznet)

+ Only Katy Perry could make alien-chic look good. The singer looks flawless in new photos from the set of her upcoming "E.T." video. (Idolator)

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It's always nice to see a musician do something a little special when they visit one of the many late talk shows. And, blond hair and backup singers in tow, Keri Hilson brought back the spirit of "Dreamgirls" for her appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman" last night.

Letterman is filmed at the Ed Sullivan Theater, right on Broadway, so it makes sense that Hilson would pay homage to "Dreamgirls," one of the most successful Broadway hits to ever grace the Great White Way.

Keri was appearing on the show to promote her new album, No Boys Allowed, which was released last month. Performing the No Boys Allowed track "Pretty Girl Rock," Keri broke out all the Motown revue stops, complete with synchronized backup band dancing. It was quite the show!

What do you think of Keri Hilson's Motown look? Let us know in the comments! Keri Hilson's No Boys Allowed is out now.

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+ No more Dodger blue for Rihanna! She and her L.A. Dodgers boyfriend Matt Kemp have reportedly called it quits. (Just Jared)

+ Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster was named the best-selling album in the world for the year 2010. (Idolator)

+ Rumors are flying that Polow Da Don will be producing a Keri Hilson/Ciara collaborative album next year. (The Prophet Blog)

+ Nicki Minaj wants to get "dressed up and painted like crazy" in a Tim Burton movie. (TheFABlife)

+ According to producer Boi-1da, Drake's second album, Take Care, will find the Toronto MC improved, lyrically. (MTV News)

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Keri Hilson's new album is called No Boys Allowed, but the R&B songstress made an exception the other night for Diddy. Here we see the dashing duo, posing for a shot at City Of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry Presents The Roast Of Stephen Hill at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Hill is the president of music programming at BET. The roast was actually a benefit for the City Of Hope cancer research center. Other celebs in attendance included Chris Rock, Mike Epps, Brandy, Gabrielle Union and more.

The above photo is really posted to point out a couple of things: Keri Hilson looks fabulous as a blonde, and she doesn't look too shabby paired with Diddy. Not trying to play matchmaker or anything, just thought we'd mention it!

Keep an eye out for Keri Hilson's new album, No Boys Allowed, which drops Dec. 21 as well Diddy's long-delayed dance album, Last Train To Paris, which is due out Dec. 14.

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We have a feeling the troops are at full "Ten-hut!" after this weekend's "The USO Presents: VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" special. Some of our favorite Buzzworthy ladies made a very patriotic appearance this Sunday to honor the men and women that serve in the United States military. That's really nice and all, but let's talk about their outfits! It was all stars, stripes and sequins!

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Here we see Nicki Minaj looking like the queen Harajuku Barbie. Never one to miss an opportunity to stand out, Nicki opted for a '70s glam look, rocking the eff out of that pink powder puff wig and a long sleeve print minidress. Two words: Those. Shoes. SERIOUSLY! THOSE SHOES!

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Whoa! Katy Perry brings the heat in this Jessica Rabbit-inspired ensemble. Switch the red gloves for purple, and it's seriously identical. Where can we vote for the next cartoon character Katy will dress like? (Bugs Bunny in drag, please!)

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Keri Hilson, who donned an Andrews Sisters-inspired getup in the picture above with Katy Perry, got a little sexier in her performance ensemble. The "Pretty Girl Rock" singer sported high-waisted front zip leggings and paired it with a metallic animal print bustier. Pulling that combo off deserves some kind of badge of courage.

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Paramore cutie Hayley Williams belted out "The Only Exception" in bright pink hair and a sparkly blue jumpsuit. She looks adorable as always, but we kinda wanted Hayley to stick to the sassy vintage look we saw her wearing in the ad for the VH1 special. Next time, Hayley!

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And here again we have everyone's favorite modern day pinup, "Firework" singer Katy Perry, owning the stage in a form-fitting shiny camouflage dress. Is that pleather? Or latex? Does anyone know how she's breathing?

+ See many more pictures from "The USO Presents: VH1 Divas Salute the Troops." And watch the performances too!

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"The USO Presents: VH1 Divas Salute The Troops," broadcast last night on VH1, was a patriotic musical spectacular. Featuring performances by Katy Perry, Paramore, Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Sugarland, and hosted by Kathy Griffin, the show was a stylish salute to the men and women serving in the armed forces.

For a cause as altruistic and important as celebrating our troops, the gals involved in the show broke out all the stops. The night glittered with memorable performances. Newcomers Grace Potter & The Nocturnals practically stole the show from their more well known coperformers, bringing down the house a cover of Heart's "Crazy On You," featuring none other than Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart.

Other highlights included Katy Perry's performance of "Teenage Dream," her cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," with Nicki Minaj, and Paramore's awesome rendering of "Decode."

Check out the live videos from "The USO Presents: VH1 Divas Salute The Troops," below. For more videos, photos and information about the show, hit up the VH1 Divas.

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+ Justin Bieber was forced to cancel a scheduled appearance on German variety show "Wetten Das" when a stuntman was severely injured trying to jump over a car while wearing stilts. The accident took place just before Bieber was to take the stage. (MTV News)

+ The CMT Awards were spiced up with some pop artists doing country covers; Adele sang Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now," while Maroon 5 gave their take on Taylor Swift's "Mine." (Idolator)

+ When recently asked to describe her group, Black Eyed Peas, singer Fergie called her band "weirdos" (in a good way). (Just Jared)

+ Check out the track list to Keri Hilson's upcoming No Boys Allowed album. (That Grape Juice)

+ The backup dancer, who was allegedly attacked by Demi Lovato, is apparently considering her legal options. (Celebuzz)

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