Rumor has it that Public Enemy rapper Chuck D is already throwing his hat into the ring at Def Jam to succeed Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter as president. Chuck D says he is “Perfect for the Job”! Do you think he is???

R. Kelly was hit with a lawsuit last week claiming that he fired superstar singer Ne-Yo without just cause, owing him a six-figure payment.  According to Ne-Yo, R. Kelly fired him after two shows because he upstaged Kelly during the “Double Up Tour,” which kicked off in November.  (more…)

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office has decided not to charge Brandy with vehicular manslaughter for the Dec. 2006 freeway accident that killed a motorist. After a more thorough and extensive investigation by authorities,it was determined that Brandy Norwood should not be charged with any crime.

Rumor has it that Paula Patton, Robin Thicke’s wife, is preggers!  From the looks of Paula Patton’s midsection at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club opening in Vegas on New Years Eve, she looks like she is well into her pregnancy (Check out the pic above)…But then again, it could have been the dress! Robin Thicke’s reps refuse to comment on the rumor. We’ll keep you posted!

Seems like every celebrity was in Miami to bring in the New Year! Here are some more pictures from New Years Eve parties in Miami and the celebrities who attended!

New York and her fiance, Tailor Made were spotted in South Beach over the weekend. They spent New Years at Kim Kardashians party at Mansion night club in Miami Beach…

(yuck…)

My girlfriends and I ran into New York in South Beach on Sunday. She looked great and seemed to be very happy with her new man…The couple walked around South Beach holding shopping bags. When I asked her what she had in her Victoria Secret bag…she said “a couple of sexy bras for later” and winked! Can’t wait to see the reunion show that airs on January 6.

Couple of the Celebs hit up Delano and Shore Club in Miami during New Years Eve…check out pics of Christina Milian and her boo Dre (of Cool n Dre), Eve, Ashley Simpson, Gabrielle Union and more…

Jennifer Hudson hit up the Setai in Miami Beach and also performed! Miss Diva got a new hair do!

Sources close to Kim Kardashian XPOSED to OK! magazine that the 27-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is now engaged to her boyfriend, 22-year-old Heisman trophy winning football player Reggie Bush. Is it true? Well there were no diamonds on Ms. Kim’s fingers at the new years eve event she hosted in Miami. However, what could be seen was the eye candy she came with, Reggie Bush. On Dec. 31, Kim hosted Mansion’s Tanqueray and Ciroc New Year’s Bash in South Beach alongside Reggie.  The pair are obviously dating. The two were inseperable all night…and shared intimate kisses. Kim did admit to OK! that things are getting serious. (more…)

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds married on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia reports People magazine. They married in front of 25 guests which consisted of close friends and family. We hear that Tracey walked down to Gladys Knight’s “Making of You” barefoot on the beach during their sunset ceremony on Tuesday. The bride wore a custom-designed form-fitting dress by stylist and designer Sugia Nazel and Jill Baracci, designer and owner of Baracci boutique. (more…)