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Remember when Kanye West stormed the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards back in 2008?  You know, when he stole the microphone and said that Beyonce was the most talented woman in show business and that she should’ve been walking away with the silver moonman statue?

Yeah, so does Jay Z.

During Kanye’s acceptance speech for “Otis”, which won Video of the Year at the 2012 BET awards in Los Angeles last night, his friend and recording partner Jay Z rushed up on stage to interrupt his pal with a taste of his own medicine.

Excuse me, Kanye, I’mma let you continue but…

LOVE IT that after making it huge, these guys can still ruffle each others’ feathers for a laugh.  Congrats Kanye and Jay Z!

While no official word has been released from either artist’s camp, rumor has it that Jay Z and Beyonce’s bouncing baby girl has arrived!   According to sources, the 30-year-old gave birth to the couple’s first child Tiana May Carter at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City yesterday – just in time to make her a 2011 baby!

While the singer originally announced her due date as sometime in February 2012 we’re happy the precious little one has already made her appearance into the world.

Welcome baby Tiana!!! 

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Awards Season!!!

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, the 2012 Grammy nominations are in and we’ve got them for you, along with our predictions of who will be taking home the gilded gramophones!

Album Of The Year:

Adele, “21”

Foo Fighters, “Wasting Light”

Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”

Bruno Mars, “Doo-Wops and Hooligans”

Rihanna, “Loud”

GossipTeen Pick:  Adele should get the nod on this one, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Gaga will be walking away the winner of AOY.

Record Of The Year:

Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

Bon Iver, “Holocene”

Bruno Mars, “Grenade”

Mumford & Sons, “The Cave”

Katy Perry, “Firework”

GossipTeen Pick:  SUCH a tough call.  For me, it’s a toss up between Bon Iver’s “Holocene” and Mumford & Sons’ ”The Cave”, but with “Rolling in the Deep’s” huge radio success, Adele  will most likely be the victor for ROY.

Song Of The Year:

“All Of The Lights” — Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West, songwriters. (Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie)

“The Cave” — Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford & Country Winston, songwriters (Mumford & Sons)

“Grenade” — Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars & Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Bruno Mars)

“Holocene” — Justin Vernon, songwriter (Bon Iver)

“Rolling In The Deep” — Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth, songwriters (Adele)

GossipTeen Pick: Again, a tough call here, but I think “All of the Lights” will emerge victorious.

Best New Artist:

The Band Perry

Bon Iver

J. Cole

Nicki Minaj

Skrillex

GossipTeen Pick: If we’re going on outright success, this award should go to Nicki Minaj.  The girl is everywhere and has created an incredible brand for herself.

Pop Vocal Album:

“21,” Adele

“The Lady Killer,” Cee Lo Green

“Born This Way,” Lady Gaga

“Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” Bruno Mars

“Loud,” Rihanna.

GossipTeen Pick:  Personally, I love ALL of these albums and if it were up to me, I’d give the award to Bruno Mars, just because I love, love, love his sound, BUT my prediction is that the gramophone will go to “Born This Way”.

Rock Album:

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul,” Jeff Beck

“Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters

“Come Around Sundown,” Kings of Leon

“I’m With You,” Red Hot Chili Peppers

“The Whole Love,” Wilco.

GossipTeen Pick:  I’m not overwhelmed by the rock category this year.  If I had to choose, which I do for the sake of this post, I’d go with Jeff Beck’s ”Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul”, just because he’s reDICULOUSLY talented – but truthfully, none of the nominees blew me away this go-around.

R&B Album:

“F.A.M.E.,” Chris Brown

“Second Chance,” El DeBarge

“Love Letter,” R. Kelly

“Pieces of Me,” Ledisi

“Kelly,” Kelly Price.

GossipTeen Pick:  All I can say, is that if Chris Brown wins, I quit life.  But seriously, the nod should go to Kelly Price for “Kelly”.

Rap Album:

“Watch the Throne,” Jay-Z and Kanye West

“Tha Carter IV,” Lil Wayne

“Lasers,” Lupe Fiasco

“Pink Friday,” Nicki Minaj

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kanye West.

GossipTeen Pick: It’s either going to be “Watch the Throne” or “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”.  Either way Kanye West comes out a winner, so his ego should be about the size of mainland China by the end of the night.

Country Album:

“My Kinda Party,” Jason Aldean

“Chief,” Eric Church

“Own the Night,” Lady Antebellum

“Red River Blue,” Blake Shelton

“Here for a Good Time,” George Strait

“Speak Now,” Taylor Swift.

GossipTeen Pick:  Again, totally underwhelmed by the nominees this year for Country Album of the Year.  The safe pick would be to go with Taylor Swift, but hopefully Lady Antebellum’s “Own the Night” will walk away a winner.

The 2012 Grammy Awards air on CBS on February 12, 2012.

A source close to proud parents-to-be Beyonce and Jay Z, has revealed that the couple’s child, who is due in February 2012, is going… to be…

A girl!

Beyonce is thrilled she’s having a daughter. She and her mother are so close, and she’s wanted to have that relationship with her own child.

This little gal is, without a doubt, going to be the sassiest little diva ever born – word has it that Miss B is already designing a 2,200 square foot nursery for her little bundle of joy.

They do know they’re giving birth to just one child and not a whole litter…right?

Congrats to the happy couple : )

Willow Smith might play Annie in a possible remake of the classic Broadway musical.

Actor Will Smith is working on a possible deal to bring the play back to life as a big screen star vehicle for his daughter. Will would be the producer of the new movie and rapper Jay-Z is in negotiations to do the music.

Jay-Z, who worked with Willow previously on her awesome song “Whip My Hair,” is no stranger to the musical. He sampled the chorus of “It’s A Hard Knock Life” for his hip-hop version “Hard Knock Life.”

Nothing is finalized yet but with the success of Will and Jaden Smith’s remake of The Karate Kid, that should make the deal go through a lot quicker.

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Jaden Smith’s sister Willow Smith, whose hit “Whip My Hair” became an internet sensation, has quite a positive attitude and a strong personality. Willow celebrates her 10th birthday today (October 31) and states she likes to be herself and will dress as herself for Halloween.

Willow Smith’s Colorful “Whip My Hair” Music Video

Willow said, “I’m gonna be myself, and I’m gonna go around the neighborhood saying, ‘Do you like Willow Smith?’ And then I’m gonna be like, ‘Ta-da! It’s me.’”

The singer claims that her famous parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, influenced her to be better, but never forget where she came from and to always be herself no matter what.

“I would go on tour with them and watch them and I’d be like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s what I wanna do.’ I wanted to make a difference now, (and) because I wanted to be big and famous like my mommy and daddy and help people. They said never be afraid to be yourself, even when you’re in the spotlight,” Willow added.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLOW SMITH!!

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Super cute Willow Smith, the 9 year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, has officially launched her singing career in style as she is signed a recording deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation label.

Justin Bieber “Never Say Never” Ft. Jaden Smith

Brother Jaden Smith, who starred in the 2010 remake of Karate Kid, is set to become a major movie star, while sister Willow is one talent little girl, who has already been compared to a young Michael Jackson.

Jay-Z, the Roc Nation founder and president, said in a statement, “It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career.”

Willow, who is known for her peculiar fashion sense and funky hairstyle, has a single out titled “Whip My Hair” that has become an overnight internet sensation. We are really impressed with Willow’s vocal skills.

The 9 year-old superstar already shot a video for the single “Whip My Hair” last month. It should be released later this month, but she has not set an official date yet. Check out Willow’s debut song below.

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