KANYE WEST HEADLINES AUSTRALIA’S BIG DAY OUT FESTIVAL

Fresh off his appearance at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West jetted to the Land Down Under for his headlining performance at the Big Day Out festival on the Gold Coast. Yeezy showed up 45 minutes late, attributing the delay to the rain when he finally took the Blue Stage. Clad in his Céline blouse and gold chains, he performed an epic set with ballerinas, explosions, and stadium anthems. His journey through Australia continues, with upcoming dates in Sydney and Melbourne.

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22ALICIA KEYS HONORS STEVEN SPIELBERG AT PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS

Alicia Keys lent her Grammy-winning voice to honor Steven Spielberg at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton last night. Looking classy in a black cocktail dress and cropped blazer, the R&B songbird sat at the piano and belted out “Empire State of Mind (Part II)” and “No One” for the Hollywood A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Sofia Vergara, and Viola Davis. The legendary director was the recipient of the David O. Selznick Achievement Award.

Alicia is in the process of completing her fifth album, due later this year.

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22NEON HITCH GETS NAUGHTY IN ‘F**K U BETTA’ VIDEO

Neon Hitch got down and dirty while shooting the video for “Fuck U Betta,” the lead single from her upcoming Warner Bros. Records debut Beg, Borrow, and Steal. The orange-haired singer, who was named one of Rap-Up.com’s 10 Artists to Watch in 2012, squeezed into a latex bodysuit while rolling in black paint in one sexy scene. She switched into an orange-bobbed wig and sparkly heels as she flirted with her mannequin look-alike and laid on top of a tombstone in a graveyard in another creepy scene.

“So sleepy,in so much pain,fibre glass in my noonie.But today felt magical.can’t wait for everyone 2 c F U Betta video!” tweeted the bold Brit, who gained attention with her viral covers of Wiz Khalifa, Kreayshawn, Mac Miller, and Waka Flocka Flame.

See more pics from the set and listen to her single below.

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22DRAKE PARTIES IN PARK CITY FOR SUNDANCE

There was a snowstorm outside, but Drake came prepared in one of his signature sweaters while chilling with the legendary Quincy Jones at Sundance. After a flight delay, the Canadian superstar arrived in Park City, Utah, and apologized by buying drinks for the crowd. “I almost died six times getting here,” he said before performing his hits at the Bing Bar.

Earlier this month, Drizzy put his Miami condos up for salefor $2.5 million. He is reportedly moving into a $45,000/month bachelor pad in Hidden Hills, Calif., with famous neighbors including Will Smith and family.

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22JOHN LEGEND LINKS WITH LUDACRIS FOR NEW SINGLE

2012 is about to be legendary. John Legend is readying his return to the spotlight with a new single and album.

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22WIZ KHALIFA SWINGS INTO SUNDANCE

Sundance went up in smoke when Wiz Khalifa rolled through over the weekend. Before hitting the stage, the Taylor Gang leader chatted with Ross Mathews about his first trip to thePark City, Utah, festival and recording his second major label album O.N.I.F.C., due later this year.

“It’s a process of just recreating what we already know how to do and just taking it to the next level, and I’m having a great time,” said the Pittsburgh rapper. “I’m getting great new fans and doing new things.”

Wiz stars in the Western Gang of Roses II: Next Generationalongside Teyana Taylor and his girlfriend Amber Rose, due on Valentine’s Day.

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21ASHANTI PERFORMS ‘THE WOMAN YOU LOVE’ LIVE IN ATLANTA [VIDEO]

Ashanti was back on the scene. In addition to visiting several Atlanta radio stations on Friday, the R&B singer graced the stage at Tom Joyner’s “Sky Show” to celebrate the release of George Lucas’ film Red Tails. In addition to her classics, she performed her new Busta Rhymes-assisted single “The Woman You Love” live for the first time.

“I have a new record out right now. It’s called ‘The Woman You Love,’” Ashanti told the crowd, which included T.I. and Tiny. “And I know we’ve all been in a situation where we just tryna do everything, tryna be the perfect person—whether you’re a male or female—you just want that person to love you.”

Watch the fan-filmed footage below.

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21WHITNEY HOUSTON AND JORDIN SPARKS ‘SPARKLE’ ON THE BIG SCREEN

Whitney Houston returns to the big screen for the first time in 15 years in Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 Motown-era film. In the first official still from the movie (via PEOPLE), the legendary singer plays mother to her co-star, Jordin Sparks.

“Part of the fun of making this movie is definitely the costumes and the hairstyles,” the 48-year-old diva tells PEOPLE. “The movie is set in 1963, and we had a great wardrobe, hair and makeup person and I loved wearing the outfits.”

Sparks makes her film debut alongside Houston. “She was so cool and very motherly toward me,” says the 22-year-old “American Idol” winner, who plays a singer who hits it big. “If I ever looked like I needed something, here she came saying ‘Are you okay?’”

Sparkle, which marks Houston’s first big-screen role sinceThe Preacher’s Wife in 1996, opens in theaters on August 10.

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21TEYANA TAYLOR DISHES ON CHRIS BROWN, G.O.O.D. MUSIC, AND DATING LIFE

Teyana Taylor tackled the tough questions during her visit to Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club.” The 21-year-old singer-actress, who was recently released from her contract with Star Trak/Interscope, addressed rumors of signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, her friendship with Chris Brown, dating life, and upcoming roles in Gang of Roses 2 and The Love Section. Teyana’s free EP The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor drops on February 29.

“Now there’s no excuse. It’s grind time. It’s time to put out that music and get focused,” said Teyana. Read highlights