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Beyonce Throws Star-Studded Party to Celebrate 'Renaissance' Release - See Photos!

It looks like Beyonce gathered a bunch of her famous friends to celebrate the release of her new album Renaissance!

A ton of Bey‘s loved ones and celeb pals were seen leaving the Times Square Edition hotel after a private party on Friday night (August 5) in New York City.

Among the people in attendance were Beyonce‘s mom Tina Knowles-Lawson and dad Mathew Knowles, as well as Donald Glover, Leonardo DiCaprio, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae, Kendrick Lamar, Jill Scott, Jurnee Smollett, La La Anthony, Chloe Bailey, Trevor Noah, and many, many more.

Sadly, there are no photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z at the party, but photographers say they were indeed at the event.

Beyonce dropped her album Renaissance on July 29 and it’s going to top the Billboard 200 album chart in its first week of release. Check out the projections for the first week of sales!

A new version of Bey‘s lead single “Break My Soul” was released and this one features Madonna!

Click through the gallery for more than 100 photos from the party… More Here! »

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'First Wives Club' TV Reboot Adds Jill Scott & Michelle Buteau to the Cast!

Actress and singer Jill Scott and comedian Michelle Buteau have joined the cast of the First Wives Club television reboot from Paramount Television!

The show has been granted a 10 episode order from the Girls Trip co-writer Tracy Oliver to pen for the network.

“Hello sugars!!! Siced to announce @michellebuteau and I have joined the cast of Tracy Oliver’s “The #FirstWivesClub,” coming to @ParamountNetwork. Yup Shawtie gotta gig,” Jill posted on her Instagram account.

Michelle also posted the news on Twitter writing to Jill, “Can. Not. Wait. Queen.”

Stay tuned for more information on the show!

Teyana Taylor Brings Baby Girl Junie To Soul Train Awards 2016!

Teyana Taylor carries her adorable baby girl Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr., who she calls Junie as a nickname, while hitting the red carpet at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards held at the Orleans Arena on Sunday (November 6) in Las Vegas.

The 25-year-old singer was also joined at the event by Erykah Badu, Tamar Braxton, Jill Scott, Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Eric Benet, Yuna and Tito Jackson.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Teyana Taylor

“My ❤️beat…,” Teyana captioned with her Instagram post. “So I had to grind like that to shine like this ❤️ #Rise&Grind #GoodMorning #soultrainawards2016″

30+ pictures inside of Teyana Taylor and others at the 2016 Soul Train AwardsMore Here! »

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Meghan Trainor Performs with Jill Scott & Kelsea Ballerini at CMT Artists of the Year 2016

Meghan Trainor gets a side hug from Jill Scott after their performance at the 2016 CMT Artists of the Year on Wednesday night (October 19) in Nashville, Tenn.

The two powerhouse singers joined country artist and Breakthrough Artist winner Kelsea Ballerini on stage to perform a Shania Twain classic, “Man, I Feel Like a Woman”.

Later on, Kelsea performed another song on stage before being honored at the event. She actually made history with her latest single, “Peter Pan”, and became the only female artist in country music history to hit the top spot with her first three consecutive singles from a debut album.

FYI: Kelsea wore a Max Azria Atelier gown, Stuart Weitzman heels, a Tyler Ellis clutch and Suzanne Kalan jewelry on the carpet. On stage, Kelsea had two looks: a sparkly Mimi Tran blue dress, with Stuart Weitzman heels, and Sorelli, Tacori and Suzanne Kalan jewels; and a Luciana Balderrama jumpsuit. Meghan wore a Milly dress.

25+ pictures inside of Kelsea Ballerini, Jill Scott and Meghan TrainorMore Here! »

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Singer Jill Scott: 'I Was Wrong' to Stand By Bill Cosby

  • Jill Scott has admitted she was wrong to defend Bill Cosby amid his rape allegations – US Weekly
  • Justin Bieber showed his butt on vacation – TMZ
  • Has anything changed in One Direction since Zayn Malik left? – Just Jared Jr
  • Hannibal‘s future is looking grim – Entertainment Weekly
  • Prince George is stealing the spotlight – Lainey Gossip
  • Nicky Hilton had a major wardrobe malfunction – TooFab
  • Miguel backtracks on his Frank Ocean comments – MTV
  • Aw! Anna Kendrick and her boyfriend are too cute – Popsugar

Queen Latifah & Condola Rashad: 'Steel Magnolias' Premiere!

Queen Latifah, Condola Rashad, and Keri Hilson attend the premiere of Lifetime’s television movie event Steel Magnolias on Wednesday (October 3) in New York City.

The ladies were joined at the event by Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye, and Alfre Woodard.

Steel Magnolias is a contemporary version of the classic play and film that chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s (Scott) beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children – and hair and nails – all the important topics that truly unite and celebrate women.

Make sure to catch the premiere of Steel Magnolias on Sunday, October 7 at 9/8c on Lifetime!

20+ pictures inside of Queen Latifah and others at the premiere… More Here! »

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