REV RUN WELCOMES NEW BABY

CelebrityBabyBlog reports that Rev. and Justine adopted a baby girl in September named Miley Justine Simmons. Miley was one month old when they brought her home and will make her debut on Run’s House in January.

Isn't she a cutie pie

LIL KIM PUTS IT ALL OUT THERE

So Kim was spotted last week at Dreamz in Atlanta performing.



Why does she have to be such a freak???? Honestly, Kim - despite the jail time and plastic surgery - is still at the top of the game in rap for women. There's no need for this....

SOLANGE SHOPS

Soloange was spotted out shipping with baby boy Juelz

T.I. SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER

T.I. tried to spread some Christmas cheer over the weekend by posting a video on his StreetCred.com social networking site, updating fans on the recording of his upcoming album, Paper Trail, and offering remembrances of some of the friends he lost this year.

Standing in front of a fireplace, next to a towering Christmas tree in his Atlanta-area home, T.I. wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

"Sorry I couldn't be there with you to do it face-to-face," he tells fans. Reiterating his earlier video message, he thanks fans for their support and prayers, saying "they're definitely working, keep the prayer going up. I know God is listening."

Though he faces up to 10 years in prison, T.I. tells fans to focus on themselves and not to sweat his problems. "Don't worry about me, man," he says. "Find you something else to worry about. God got me covered."

The biggest gift to fans, though, is news that the rapper is "about 30 percent" done with the recordings for his next album and that "everything is going well; everything's going great." The one thing he does not talk about in the video is what he refers to as "the situation," i.e., his case, but he advises fans to keep a smile on their faces, " 'cause I got a smile on mine."

The clip ends with T.I. in a darkened room, reflecting on his unpredictable 2007 ride.

"One thing about adversity," he says solemnly. "It [gives] you character. And it tests your manhood, and everybody knows I'm good to last."

MARY J TAKES SECOND PLACE

Since letting go of her demons, Mary has been killing them on the charts. Her last album, 2005's The Breakthrough, landed at #1 and scanned more than 727,000 units the first week of sales. This year's LP bowed at #2, selling more than 629,000 copies. That's great, but I thought it was interesting to see what topped MJB.......It seems Groban's Noël sold close to 756,600 units, pushing total sales of the disc past the 3.5 million mark. Groban's is the first Christmas album to ever top the chart for five straight weeks.

I say WTF to that....

MORE RAZ B DRAMA

WTF is going on with this Raz B drama?

It seems after accusing former B2K manager Chris Stokes of molesting him, he has now taken back his words. In a 30-second video posted on YouTube on Wednesday, DeMario "Raz-B" Thornton stands outside on a city street and recants the sordid accusations he and older brother Ricardo "Ricky Romantic" Thornton had made in a pair of videos that circulated over the weekend.

"This is DeMario Thornton, publicly known as Raz-B of B2K," a solemn-looking Thornton tells the camera in the video, called "The Truth About Chris Stokes B2K Part 3." "I would like to send a public apology for some tapes that were leaked without my authority. I just want to say that those allegations are not true ... with Chris Stokes and Marques Houston, [I] apologize for any hurt this may have caused publicly [or] financially."

Stokes reacted to the new video in a statement released Thursday (December 27) morning. "I'm happy that DeMario 'Raz-B' Thornton and Ricardo Thornton realized their mistakes and admitted to lying," he said, although Ricardo Thornton is standing by his claims. "I have always supported my family and have always been a stand-up person. I knew that the truth would eventually come to light."

Thornton's abrupt turnaround came just hours after Stokes told MTV News that the allegations were false. His denials were seconded by another former B2K member, Omarion.

"I'm not gay. And I'm married. And I have four kids. I been with my wife for 16 years," Stokes told MTV in an exclusive interview. "And I'm not a child molester. So those are all false allegations. I'm gonna sue them. And I owe that to my wife and kids, period. It's ridiculous."

The truce between Raz and Stokes doesn't appear to have been extended to Ricardo. After MTV reported on the apology, Ricardo told MTV News that he stands by all the original allegations and is not recanting his story. He said he hasn't spoken to his younger brother in more than a day — which he said was unusual for the siblings — and predicted that Raz will "come back around," suggesting that the apology might not have been his brother's idea.

BRANDY IN THE CLEAR

Brandy is in the clear — according to TMZ, the Los Angeles city attorney will not be filing charges against the singer over the multi-car crash that claimed the life of a woman in December 2006.


The attorney had until the end of the day Friday (December 28) to file criminal charges against Brandy in the incident. The singer's attorney, Blair Berk, reportedly responded with a statement, saying, "These past 12 months have posed an extraordinary hardship for Brandy and her family, who have been unfairly forced to live under a cloud of suspicion initially caused by the ill-advised and premature press release sent out by the California Highway Patrol accusing Brandy of wrongdoing before the police investigation was even finished. However, Brandy continues to be mindful that she was so fortunate to be uninjured in this accident and there was a life lost that should be remembered."

Brandy is, however, still facing a $50 million wrongful-death suit from the family of the victim, Awatef Aboudihaj

I'm not mad at this. Unfortunately, accidents happen. How many times have we almost caused or even caused accidents?

RIHANNA POSES FOR AIDS

Fashion chain H&M will launch a new clothing collection aimed at spreading awareness of HIV and AIDS among young people and raising money for projects to battle the disease.



The collection, dubbed "Fashion Against AIDS," is supported by well-known designers, musicians and artists, including Rihanna, Timbaland and Ziggy Marley. It will be available in stores in February.

The collection comprises T-shirts, tank tops and hooded sweaters featuring specially designed prints. H&M developed the campaign together with nonprofit group Designers Against AIDS.

Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated to HIV and AIDS prevention projects around the world. Artists participated in the making of the collection free of charge.

MINORITY REPORT: MISCHA BARTON ARRESTED

Looks like another Hollywood starlet was caught breaking the law....Mischa Barton was arrested in West Hollywood early Thursday morning.



The former star of The O.C., 21, was pulled over at 2:46 a.m. after her vehicle was seen straddling two lanes of traffic and she failed to signal when making a turn, according to an L.A. County Sheriff Department statement released Thursday. She was arrested for DUI and driving without a valid license.

"During Ms. Barton's detention, it was determined that she was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage," according to police. "Ms. Barton was arrested and transported to West Hollywood Sheriff's station where the booking process was completed without incident."

Barton has been released from sheriff's custody after she posted $10,000 bail."

JESSICA ALBA ENGAGED

Mom-to-be Jessica Alba was spotted over the Christmas holiday with a rock on her left ring finger – and the rumors are true: She and boyfriend Cash Warren are engaged, her rep confirms.

"I can confirm that they are engaged," says publicist Brad Cafarelli.

Earlier this month, the couple announced that they are expecting a baby. Alba, 26, has been dating Warren, 28, since the fall of 2004, after they met on the set of her movie, The Fantastic Four, on which Warren was a director's assistant.

FERGIE'S ENGAGED

Fergie and Las Vegas sex symbol Josh Duhamel are engaged. "I feel like the luckiest girl in the world," the Black Eyed Peas singer, 32, said Saturday night after a performance at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

"I'm thrilled." News of the couple's engagement – they have been an item for three years – broke on Christmas Day. Yet when it comes to the specifics of how the question was popped, Fergie's lips are sealed.

"I'm not giving any details. I think [the fine points] are sacred," Fergie (real name: Stacy Ann Ferguson) explained on the red carpet outside club mur.mur, where she hosted an after-party. "It's just important to us."

YUNG JOC ARRESTED

Rapper Yung Joc was charged with carrying a concealed loaded gun onto a Delta Air Lines flight on Monday (Dec 24), police said.

Joc, was arrested about 6:20 a.m. Sunday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport before boarding.

Police found a semiautomatic handgun and ammunition in Joc's carry-on bag, and he told them he did not know the weapon was there.

Joc was attempting to go through a standard security checkpoint when he was stopped and questioned, then arrested without incident, said Fred Szabo, airport commissioner.

Joc was freed Monday on $50,000 bond after he was formally charged with the felony. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.

Was he packing to go to war??? WTF Joc. Bet he wasn't expecting to be arrested for Christmas

JAY-Z STEPS DOWN FROM DEF JAM

Rapper-turned-record-exec Jay-Z announced Monday (December 24) that he will step down from his post as president and CEO of Def Jam Records.

"It's time for me to take on new challenges," he reportedly said in a statement.

As part of a separate, long-term recording contract, Jay-Z will still remain with Def Jam as an artist, and owes the label one or two more albums, according to The New York Times.

I kinda hate that. I'm a Hov fan.

JAY-Z & KANYE WEST HIT UP VEGAS

Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West will be spending their New Years working this year – Vegas style.


Jay-Z will be performing at the swanky Pearl Concert Theater on Saturday, Dec. 29. The venue sold out within an hour, according to a box office representative. Tickets for the show, which were originally priced up to $225 each, are now selling on eBay for as much as $750 a pair.

West hasn't had quite as much luck selling out the Pearl, though it may be due to ticket prices which climb as high as $350. Tickets are still available for the New Year's Eve concert that begins at 10:30 p.m.

The Pearl is an upscale, 3,300 square-foot venue that seats up to 2,500 guests. According to a review on Vegas.com, no seat is farther than 120 feet from the stage in the three-level facility

In addition to getting up close and personal, each level of the Pearl has its own beverage stations and restrooms, while 18 private and semi-private sky boxes have their own bars, lounges and restrooms.

REMY MA HIT WITH LAWSUIT

In yet another setback for Remy Ma, the rapper has been hit with a $10 civil lawsuit friend via Makeda Barnes-Joseph, the woman and former friend she was accused of shooting in July after a dispute that took place on a street in New York.


According to Reuters, the suit, reportedly filed in a New York court on Friday (Dec 21), Barnes-Joseph accuses Remy Ma of "willfully, wantonly and maliciously" shooting her. The suit also names the rapper's record companies, including Universal Music Group and Sure Shot Recordings, as defendants, alleging they encouraged Remy Ma to engage in violent behavior as part of her image.

Ivan Fisher, her lawyer, said Barnes-Joseph's lawsuit was "looking for the deepest pocket it could find" and called it "irresponsible," according to Reuters.

CHRIS STOKES UNDER FIRE

For years, there's been a dirty little rumor that Chris Stokes was a Chester. Well....here's a YouTube clip of Raz-B and his brother discuss the lies, secrets, and dirty deeds that took place during their relationship with the self-proclaimed “King of Black Boy Bands.”

Now do I believe this.....NOT REALLY

NICK CANNON GIVES BACK

Nick Cannon held a “Young Hollywood” Christmas Party and Toy Drive last week in LA.

He's looking a little rougher than normal

Rapper/ actor Sticky Fingaz came through

So did actress Tamala Jones

JAY-Z KICKS IT COURTSIDE

For all you Hov stans, your boy hit up the Knicks v. Cavs game last week (Dec 19) in NY sans B.

QUEEN LATIFAH NEW FACE OF JENNY CRAIG

Queen Latifah has joined the ranks of Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli and signed up to be the latest celebrity spokesperson for the weight-loss chain Jenny Craig.

"We officially confirm that Queen Latifah will join the Jenny Craig program in January," Scott Parker, Jenny Craig's vice president of marketing, tells PEOPLE. "We are thrilled to have Queen Latifah support our mission of improving health by taking her first step toward achieving a more healthful lifestyle."

BRYAN MICHAEL COX CELEBRATES HIS B-DAY

Bryan Michael Cox celebrated his 30th b-day last night at the W Union Square

Q-Tip came out

Melyssa Ford rolled through of course

Somebody looked happy

Lil X showed up

Mario made an appearance too

Hey look...even Angie Martinez showed some love. I still can't believe she has a baby. I always expected her to hook up with some rapper...not a wack R&B singer.

MARY J BLIGE HOSTS ALBUM RELEASE

MJB’s album release party went down at the SOho Grand in the NYC last night

Thank goodness PETA doesn't frequent black events of Mary and Patti would be toast.


Patti WTF? What are you wearing?

OMARION EXPLAINS BOW WOW'S BEHAVIOR

Sooo……Omarion, has responded to the spoof interview going around the internet recent. In the interview, his close buddy, Bow Weezy is angered to the point of throwing hands when Toure rattles off a serious “odd” questions. BET informed the duo's label reps of the proposed mischief beforehand. However, the label didn't tell Bow and O because it was supposed to be for a good-natured, "Punk'd"-style show called "Hell Interview."


"Everything is good, man," he said. "You know how it is, sometimes when you're coming up in the game and you as young as we have been, sometimes people think they can — not necessarily push us around, but they feel they can play with us like that. If it had been 50 Cent or Game or any other man who would have stepped up in that interview, it would have went a lot differently. We want our respect, man. We want our respect as men. You don't just throw a man in a spoof interview and disrespect him. You have to respectfully talk to him. We didn't know it was a spoof, but I'm a little bit different when we handle situations. I'm very mild-tempered. I like to think about what I do before I do it. Bow gets upset."

O recently went on another BET program, "106 and Park," and dubbed himself "The King of Dance." He says he has plenty of ammo in his fancy-feet arsenal and knows he will definitely be scrutinized for wearing such a coveted crown, er, jacket — O announced his new title via an embroidered coat.

"It was time for me to claim that spot," he said. "It's gonna be very interesting for me to hold that name down, because I feel like I'm gonna go through something similar like when 'You Got Served' came out. When people saw the film, because it was such a confrontational film and hard-core dance film, I would get ran up in the street like, 'You wanna battle? I wanna battle you.' I felt I wanted to claim [the title]. I'm ready for the challenge. All challengers step up. ... I've been going at it in a professional sense since I was 5. I was a backup dancer at one point for a group that was on RCA. Dancing has been my life and it has been a major part of what I am today. I'mma claim it."

So, what is he claiming??? The imaginary title of best dancer. And who exactly is head of this committee? Let me stop before Bow Wow comes whip my a**.....lol....lmao...

JENNIFER GETS 2 BLASTS FROM HER PAST

According to the NY Post, mommy-to-be Jennifer Lopez was all smiles at Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman's wedding - except when she got two blasts from the past in the form of ex-boyfriends.

Among the celebs sending warm wishes via video to Weinstein and Chapman were two of Lopez's previous beaus, Ben Affleck and Sean "Diddy" Combs. "Jennifer was laughing at all the funny tributes," said one guest. "But when Diddy and Ben gave their speeches, she went silent. She looked sort of uncomfortable and people were staring at her." Lopez attended with husband Marc Anthony.

CIARA PARTIES

Ciara parties it up in London last night.

BRITNEY SPEARS' SISTER PREGNANT

Britney Spears's 16-year-old sister Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant.

Nickelodeon, which carries her TV show Zoey 101, said in a statement: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

Spears and her mother confirmed the pregnancy to OK! magazine, saying she was 12 weeks along and the father is Jamie Lynn's longtime boyfriend Casey Aldridge.

"It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected," Jamie Lynn told OK!, according to the Associated Press.

"I was in complete and total shock and so was he." Spears told the magazine that after confirming the pregnancy with a home test and a subsequent doctor's visit, she told only one friend – then waited two weeks before telling anybody else, including her parents. "I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone's opinion affect my decision," she told the magazine. "Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me."

"I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious," her mother, Lynne Spears, told OK!. "She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby."

D*mn! This is sad. What's going on in this family?

NICK & SELITA STILL COOL

So now that Selita got her two cents of fame and Nick Cannon got the karma that was due him after being so messy with Christina Milian, the actor/ rapper/ mogul?? says they're "still cool." (Wasn't that what he said about Christina just before she dropped that diss track?? Just asking...)

For those of you who can't remember, Cannon popped the question in May with an over-the-top proposal on a Times Square JumboTron.

Now that the breakup is behind them, Ebanks and Cannon still share the occasional dinner, she tells the December issue of Esquire. But he's not the only man in her life. Page Six reports that Ebanks traded in her rapper for preppy tennis pro, James Blake. Los Angeles spies told Page Six the model has been spotted with Blake on the Left Coast. "They met in LA and have been dating seriously," said our source.

BEYONCE BACK TO WORK

After enjoying a romantic weekend in Paris with boyfriend Jay-Z, Beyoncé gets back to work, promoting the new fragrance Emporio Armani Diamonds in Milan on Monday.

IS THIS MICHAEL JACKSON???

Is that Michael Jackson???? WTF?? Are those band-aids on his face???


Why yes it is. WTF Michael? MJ was caught hitting up a Barnes and Nobles bookstore near his crib in Vegas over the weekend.

SUPERHEAD DENIES RECORD DEAL

According to the rumor mill, Karrine "Superhead" Steffans is the flagship artist on comedian/ actor Eddie Murphy's record lable. However Karrine tells a different story. The salacious celeb clarified to SOHH that the gossip is untrue and that she's not even looking for a record deal.

"[I] don't sing or rap or anything."

DONDA WEST 911 CALL MADE PUBLIC

Never ones to steer clear of grisly details, the folks at TMZ have posted the eight-minute 911 call made in the wake of Donda West's collapse last month. The disturbing recording consists primarily of a dispatcher attempting to coach a panicked, unidentified caller on how to perform CPR. The post has garnered a heated reaction, with TMZ users calling it "tasteless," "insensitive," "sick," "morbid" and "worse than grave-robbing."

My sentiments exactly.

BOW WOW GOES AT TOURE

It seems Toure can get under Bow Wow's skin like no other. B got a little hot around the collar when Toure asked friend Omarion if he ever steals moves from Chris Brown. Then adding fuel to fire, Toure paid O a compliment for the video "Naked," - a track done by "brother" Marques Houston.



Toure was wrong for that.

JAY-Z MAY NOT BE LEAVING DEF JAM ANY TIME SOON

In an interview with Billboard.com, Jay addressed the rumors about him leaving Def Jam. "The model of selling CDs has changed," he said. "So doing things the typical way is not in the best interests of anyone and not exciting for me. My whole thing is, how do we invest in the future? If everyone is committed to doing that, then I'm sure there's a deal to be made."

In the interview, Jigga also beamed about Amy Winehouse ("I'd love to work with her again. I hope she keeps herself together"), and revealed that he'll put out another album "if I'm inspired. I have one album left, right? If I'm inspired to make that album, then my contract is done and I'm not in the music business anymore, as far as being an artist. I can still make music. ... Who knows? The possibilities are endless — and without any pressure to sell anything, I could make whatever and do whatever with my music. Maybe the songs would just play in [my] 40/40 [Club]."

ALICIA KEYS HITS UP Z100

Alicia performed at the Z 100 Jingle Ball this weekend.



Also there was Timbaland. He needs to stop w/ the crazy faces...and take that animal off his back before PETA gets hold of him.