Queen Latifah, Beyonce, Ne-Yo, Taye Diggs and his wife Idina Menzel attended the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors event in Washington, D.C. The event paid tribute to Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, with musical performances by Latifah, Mrs. Carter, Menzel, Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn and Ne-Yo.



Kerry Washington joined Common via a new vblog he added onto his site, THINKCOMMON.COM. Common danced away in his Chicago apartment to the remix of his single, "UMC" as Kerry recorded the action. Hilarious footage! (FYI: Kerry directed his music video, "I Want You" last year. So I don't think this video indicates that Common is cheating on his girl Serena Williams. You gotta give the people something to talk about, lol!) His album, "Universal Mind Control" drops today.



Also in stores today is the latest Brandy music project. Her fifth studio album, "Human" is out today with the singles, "Long Distance" and "Right Here (Departed)." On yesterday's episode of "Tyra", Brandy talked about she related "Long Distance" to her daughter, Sy'Rai. Brandy visited the CW Morning show to effortlessly perform her two singles off the album which you can watch here.



Over the weekend, Keyshia Cole sported a new look as she sang the National Anthem at the Oscar De La Hoya boxing fight. Keyshia wanted the public to know she has a strong voice but do you think she overdid it with the runs?



Fantasia rock a purple and black strapless feather dress to the Cracked Christmas fundraiser benefit in Los Angeles. On her feet are Burberry t-strap sandals. Fantasia has reason to smile regardless of her housing troubles because her duet with fellow "American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson was nominated for a Grammy.



Keri Hilson rock colorful Cesare Paciotti shoes and Akademik jeans for a fashion layout in the latest issue of The Source magazine. Last month, Keri release the video treatment for her single, "Turnin' Me On" featuring Lil' Wayne.



The Hollywood premiere of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (out Dec. 25th) brought out Taraji P Henson, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lopez, Sanaa Lathan, and Tyrese. The film (starring Tarjaji, Brad, and Cate) is based off the 1922 short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who ages in reverse.



Ashanti got into the Holiday spirit in New York City via two public appearances at Planet Hollywood Times Square and at The RexCorp Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony over this weekend. Love those Miss Sixty jeans Ashanti rock...



Christina Milian and Estelle (in her new hairstyle) were also in the Holiday spirit when they attended the KIIS FM's Jingle Bell event. Christina just filmed her "Us Against The World" music video.

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