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Singer Nicki Minaj speaks during a live Q&A during the season premiere screening of Fox's 'American Idol' at Royce Hall, UCLA on January 9, 2013 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard Awards

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NEW YORK (AP) - Nicki Minaj and her mentor, Lil Wayne, will join forces for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards, to be presented May 19 in Las Vegas...
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Grammy Weekend fashion round-up

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
SLIDESHOW - Stars stepped out in style for numerous events all weekend long, particularly the day before and in the hours after the Grammy Awards ceremony...
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Slideshow: Black stars shine at the Emmys

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SLIDESHOW - Check out some of our favorite stars (like Laurence Fishburne, Taraji P. Henson, Kerry Washington and more) show off their beautiful style....
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Slideshow: Are hip-hop's richest stars worth it?

Kyle Harvey
SLIDESHOW - We've critique each rapper on the Forbes list and decided if they truly are worth the bang for their buck...
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Slideshow: 12 not-to-be missed summer concerts

Kelley L. Carter
SLIDESHOW - Summer is in full swing, which means that some of our favorite musicians will be taking stage. Check out our picks for great summer shows...
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'Michael' is no thriller, but it isn't bad

Adam Howard
REVIEW - The good news is if you approach this new album entirely on its own merits and without next to no expectations, it won't disappoint...
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50 Cent, Akon, Kravitz to appear on new MJ album

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NEW YORK (AP) - Akon says the song was leaked two years ago before Jackson's death but it wasn't complete. Akon says now it's finished and he's proud to have worked with one of his idols...
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Slideshow: Can anyone seize the King of Pop's crown?

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SLIDESHOW - The short answer is no, of course not, but here are a few artists who are trying their best to hold a candle to the biggest phenomenon in pop music history...
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Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew

Julia Mayes
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Grammy-nominated artist Akon became the latest star to share his memories of Michael Jackson. Akon collaborated with Jackson on the remake of his classic "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" last year...
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