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Actress/Singer Rihanna showed off her co-designed, high-slit, white dress at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Battleship" at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 10. “I’ve gotta hold on to my outfit a little tighter than usual,” said Rihanna to Access Hollywood. 

Be on the lookout as Rihanna makes her acting debut in the film which is set to hit theaters on May 18th. 
Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
 
 
On May 10 at Skylight SoHo in New York City, several songwriters and publishers were honored at the 2012 SESAC Pop Music Awards. 

The awards recognized the most popular songs of 2011 as well as presented special awards to the Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year. Over 40 awards were received in the categories of Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, and Rock. 

In attendance were Rico Love, Usher, Terrence J, Melanie Fiona, Bryan-Michael Cox, Traci Hale, Greg Curtis and many more.
See the complete list of awards received below:

Songwriter of the Year:
Rico Love

Song of the Year:
“Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)”
Written by Jacob Luttrell
Published by: Artist Publishing Group East & LSLX Music

Publisher of the Year:
EMI Foray Music

“Inspiration Award”
Bryan-Michael Cox 

 
 
Far East Movement release their new video for the track "Dirty Bass" off their upcoming album due June 5. Watch the fun filled dance video below. 
 
 
Mary J. Blige recently dropped the video (directed by Colin Tilley) for the latest track from her album "My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act II)" featuring Rick Ross. 

Mary finds herself up in the middle of the night worrying about her current relationship which leads to her having a girls night out to get the trobules off her mind. Rick Ross also turns it up in his 
 
 
Akon release his first single "Hurt Somebody" off his upcoming forth album, Stadium, set to be out on September 11th. Akon has teamed up with French Montana and starred off with a great comeback. 

“It’s really to promote non-gun violence. If you got a problem with somebody, ya’ll should just take it in the ring. We men, let’s handle it. If we can’t talk about it, then let’s fight about it,” says Akon on the video.

Watch the video below as Akon gets down and dirty as he solves his issues in a boxing match. 
 
 
Watch the video for Trey Songz new single "Heart Attack" starring Kelly Rowland. 
 
 
Pictured are Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel, Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Kanye, Paula Patton, Solange Knowles, Cameron Diaz, Jonas Brothers, Amber Heard, Lala & Carmelo Anthony, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Kristen Bell, Bruno Mars, and Janelle Monáe at the Metropolitan Museum of New York for the Costume Institute Gala gala for the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit.  

Nina Dobrev
Beyoncé  
Karolína Kurková 




Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage 
 
 
Tim Burton & Johnny Depp have collaborated again for yet another  one of their quirky dark comedies.  Be sure to check it out this Friday!
 
 
 
 
Watch the video for Justin Bieber's new single "Boyfriend," (Directed by Director X)  from his forthcoming album Believe. 
 

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