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Trina circa 2008 Trina has a new phone app via iTunes and it features up-to-date info on her busy touring schedule, up close and personal pictures with celebrities and fans, plus six new songs. Trina also remixed DJ Khaled's new song, "Free" complete with a video that features Trina on a yacht in abevy of revealing bathing suits.  Joseline Hernandez of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" fame has landed herself yet another spin-off with VH1, this time documenting her pregnancy. Joseline revealed on the "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Reunion" that she was pregnant. Joseline has even posted videos of her growing belly as she works out. Stevie J is alleged to be the father of the baby but some feel Young Dro may be the father thanks to a few subtle hints he's posted on social media. Oh and will Joseline will be returning for season 6 of "Love & Hip Hop", the self-proclaimed Puerto Rican princess said "yes!" Will I be watching? Pr...

Kenya's story line will be a focal point for season 9 of "RHOA" I'm a huge fan of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and with season 9 approaching and no shortage of news when it comes to the show's stars, I figured I'd do a rundown of what we can expect in the new season. Now all of this info I have is based on rumors and stories that have been planted appeared on the blogs.  I apologize as this particular post is pretty lengthy but if you are a "Housewives" fan, you will enjoy this post. Thanks! Kenya Moore is in the news again, this time for her relationship with on again and off again trainer, Matt Jordan. Matt took to social media Saturday saying that Kenya cancelled a plane ticket she bought for him to attend the grand opening of Peter Thomas' bar in Charlotte, NC. Months ago, the two had a lover's spat in Mexico, where Matt was accused of knocking down doors and calling Kenya all out of her name. Kenya has responded bac...

Mariah Carey was one of the many artists that performed at this year's Essence Festival held down in New Orleans. Other artists that performed included Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Maxwell, and Kandi Burruss. Speaking of Kandi, her "RHOA" co-star Cynthia Bailey says she is officially divorcing husband, Peter Thomas. She says she doesn't wish to be married anymore. We have seen the two's relationship play out on TV ever since Cynthia joined the show in season 3. Expect to see more drama on the upcoming season is which is said to be filming. LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child is said to be hospitalized after having some pregnancy complications. This is the second pregnancy for the star. Reports say that LaTavia was in critical condition. Hopefully good things will be in her favor during this difficult time. The big story today is about Ciara. There are stories going around that she secretly tied the knot overseas then there are other reports that sugge...

Nick Cannon says he doesn't want to marry again after divorcing from Mariah Carey. I heard this Wednesday on "Wendy" and I agree with what Wendy said, I think he will marry again but sometime down the line to someone who is not as established as Mariah maybe, someone who may be a lessor to him. What do you think? Do you think Nick Cannon will every marry again or do you even care? In other music news, Azealia Banks says we will have new music from her as early as February. The controversial rapper plans to release a mixtape titled, "Slay-Z" which features the rapper rapping over some of Jay-Z's most infamous beats. This has been in the making for awhile but Azealia had been unable to release due to her being locked in a label dispute. After January, she is a free agent and free to release music as she wishes. Can't wait! And on TV, Sunday marks the return of Nene Leakes to "RHOA" after spending the first 10 episodes away from the show that ma...

Monica has revealed via her Facebook account that her long awaited album, "Code Red" will be released on Decembed 18. The album features the hit single, "Just Right For Me" featuring Lil' Wayne. I'm actually looking forward to Monica's album. I think it will be really good. Speaking of Lil' Wayne, the rapper revealed that he will release his "No Ceilings 2" mixtape on December 4. Lil' Wayne's label mate Nicki Minaj got into a Twitter spar with Perez Hilton, after accusing Nicki of making fun of a person in a wheelchair. Nicki says the person in question was her friend and not some random person. Nicki got Perez together very quickly I might add. And it looks like Jesus fixed it for "RHOA" alums Cynthia Bailey and Nene Leakes. The two were seen photographed together on the set of "RHOA" in a group photo and together fueling rumors that the two are buddies again. Nene recently made headlines when she made a surpr...

So with all the Future and Blac Chyna rumors, she's actually starring in the video for his song, "Rich Sex". I still think they fucked though and maybe that explains the tattoo which some are saying was for the video but it looks pretty real to me. Meanwhile the Kardashians and Jenners are celebrating Caitlyn Jenner's birthday. How old is she now? 72? Caitlyn looks good though I'll give her that. And I think the best news today is not even in music but in the reality TV realm. NeNe Leakes has returned to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", at least temporary. The original housewife joined the ladies on their trip to Jamaica, but it was a surprise to the cast. They had no idea she was joining them. But pictures leaked today of the group photo featuring Leakes alongside Cynthia Bailey and her husband Peter. Reports are saying NeNe was asked back due to the boring storylines. Well at least the first couple of episodes look to be interesting with all the dra...

Love her or hate her(love her!) Azealia Banks definitely speaks her mind and makes no apologies. Last night the controversial and outspoken rapper spoke out about the beef between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj citing that both were "basic" as well as Taylor Swift. She also went on to say that they all made "basic" music. Do you agree or disagree? I would definitely say Miley Cyrus is nothing special. Everything she does or says is for shock value. It's like she has this desire to shock all the time in hopes people will forget she played "Hannah Montana" 100 years ago. On a much lighter note, Teyana Taylor and her boyfriend, Iman Shumpert are expecting their first child together. The singer revealed the news via social media of course. Congrats to the couple! Tinashe has revealed that her new album will be titled, "Joyride" which is due in November. The album's first single is said to debut in a few weeks. You excited or nah? Tamar Braxton...

Has Mariah Carey finally moved on from Nick Cannon? Well its looking that way according to recent pictures that has spotted the singer with an Australian billionaire. The guy, James Packer is said to be the 4th wealthiest man in Australian, said to be worth 4.6 billion dollars. Talk about an upgrade from Nick Cannon. And speaking of Nick, he has also moved on as he's been spotted with a much younger looking girl. The two have been seen walking and holding hands at an amusement park. In some other totally unrelated music news, Rob Kardashian, the brother of the famous Kardashian clan was seen out and about, late at night on a burger run. Rob has been in hiding a lot since his weight has skyrocketed. He was looking pretty unrecognizable but if you looked long and hard you could tell it was him. Whatever he is going through hopefully he gets through it. And I apologize for being so late on reporting this because I don't think I have and if I did, I don't remember; Cynthia Ba...