BEHIND-THE-SCENE PICS FROM THE GAME'S 'PAIN' (FEAT. KEYSHIA COLE) VIDEOSHOOT.

Below you'll find new behind-the-scene pics of The Game & Keyshia Cole on the set of his new video, Pain/LAX which was shot in the hood of Crenshaw last week. Pain/L.A.X. (featuring Keyshia Cole) is the second single from The Game's third and most likely final studio album, L.A.X., due in stores on July 8, 2008. According to reports, the rapper has made plans to spend his retirement time developing the artists and producers signed to his label, Black Wall Street and to also "dive head first into scripts" since he had such a good experience on the set of the movie Street Kings, which starred Forrest Whittaker and Keanu Reeves. "Everybody was real professional and respected me and I was always punctual, on time, respected everybody and didn't bring my rapping ego over to the film side," said Game. "I did my thing and they appreciated me and I appreciated them. And Street Kings movie was pretty dope" Even though Game is planning to take the acting world by storm, he doesn't plan on taking any classes. "I'm just a natural," he says. "I don't really need no classes. I want to be like the guy that never took classes and won and Oscar."

The Game's L.A.X. will feature production by Kanye West, Cool and Dre, Just Blaze and appearances by Common, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry.

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VIDEO FOOTAGE: 50 CENT GETS CHAIN SNATCHED IN AFRICA.

You know you have to be a bold S.O.B. fan, STAN or hater to gain enough nerve to snatch a chain from around the neck of a rapping gorilla. The rapper was performing with in Angola, Africa with his G-Unit crew when an overzealous fan jumped onto the stage and grabbed the jewelry from the rappers neck. In video footage posted online, the assailant can be seen running off with the chain as 50 Cent and his entourage chase after him. According to TMZ.com, 50 Cent caught up with the thief and is alleged to have punched him before claiming back his prized chain.

A source tells the website, "The chain is around 50's neck right now." Now, we know that's a lie. When have you ever seen a gorilla run fast enough to catch anybody....especially a dude from Africa?

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PICS: MARY J. BLIGE & JAY-Z'S PEFORMANCE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. (5.2.2008) + VIDEO FOOTAGE OF BEYONCE'S SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE.

Last Friday (5.2.2008) Jay-Z's wifey made a surprise guest appearance on her hubby's Heart of the City tour stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Peep the video by clicking HERE. In a regular part of the show, the rapper sits in a DJ booth and plays his classic hits to rhyme over, only to cut them all short with a "fu*k that sh!t." He dismissed his wife's song Crazy in Love in the same manner. But this time, the song kept playing and Beyonce appeared on stage to the song's familiar booty-shake. Before leaving, she walked over to her husband, swirled and gave him a smile. Once she was safely off stage, Jay-Z laughs and says, "That's some bullsh!t right there!"

In related news, the newlywed has also made her way back to studio to record her third solo album. According to People magazine, Beyonce is pushing out three to four songs a day. As far as a collaboration with Jay, Bey's producers say there's a strong possibility the couple will hook up on a hot track to record their first record together as husband and wife.

Below are pics of Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden.

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NEW CANDID PICS: JENNIFER HUDSON IN NYC; OMARION WITH HIS BABY BROTHER LUNCHING IN LOS ANGELES.

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson was spotted arriving at her hotel in Midtown Manhattan New York City on Friday (5.2.2008).

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R&B singer Omarion has a whole lot of extra time on his hands since being evicted from his record label home of Columbia Records. Can you blame them though? It's no secret that as the frontman of B2K, Omarion was arguably the most favored member of the multi-platinum group. However, it was only gained platinum status as a solo artist from the combined sales of his two albums, O and 21. But what really put the lid on the jar as his oust from Columbia was his and Bow Wow's album Face Off, the 2007 version of Jay-Z & R. Kelly's Best of Both Worlds collabo back in 2002...and we all know how that ended. Needless to say, O and B's joint effort did nothing for their project....or fans. Even with all the promotion, public appearance, publicity stunts and Bow Wow's bitching and moaning tirades, Face Off failed to reach gold status. According to SoundScan, the cd has only sold 341,137 units. No word on what the singer’s plans are for life after Columbia Records.

Oh, I almost forgot about the pictures! Below are images of the 23-year old singer having lunch with his baby brother (I forgot his name, but I do know it starts with an 'O'), outside an LA restaurant last Thursday.

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ACTOR GARY DOURDAN ISSUES PUBLIC APOLOGY TO FANS IN WAKE OF HIS DRUG ARREST LAST WEEK.

Actor Gary Dourdan is running damage control in the wake of his drug possession arrest last week. Dourdan is planning a series of events to "get the word out that you don't need a bunch of nasty chemicals to have a good time." The actor was apprehended by police in Palm Springs, California after he was found asleep in his incorrectly parked car after attending the Coachella Festival. Dourdan hopes to announce his plans by the time he is arraigned on 28 May (08). The CSI: Crime Scene Investigator star has already apologized publicly to fans. "Obviously I am embarrassed to find myself in this situation, and I am profoundly grateful to everyone for their support," Dourdan said in a statement to PEOPLE. "I have complete confidence in and respect for the justice system and will cooperate fully with any investigation. I certainly wish I hadn’t been responsible for so many people getting to the festival’s VIP area,” Dourdan wrote, referring to the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. “And the after party, it ran me ragged, but I’m glad pulling over did prevent a DUI.” He also goes on to say, “I am blessed that the Sgt. realized that the luggage carrying whatever they found was not mine and that my tests have been coming back negative.”

Dourdan was found in possession of suspected cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and prescription pills, police say. He posted $5,000 bail and was released. Dourdan returned to work on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation shortly after his arrest.

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ROMEO ON WHY HE CHOSE COLLEGE OVER CAREER.

"I just want to show the kids that anything is possible. They think that once you're famous or make a certain amount of money you've got to forget about your education. But I feel that education is the wealthiest thing you can have. I got a 3.9 GPA in school right now. I'm still in regular school playing ball, but yall will see me on the college hardwood floor next year at USC (University of Southern California)."

--Master P.'s oldest son, 18-year-old Romeo (real name Percy Romeo Miller, Jr.), on why he chose to attend college (and playing college basketball) over continuing his successful career as an actor and and rapper. Rather this rapper/actor/junior entrepreneur pursues his collegiate hoop-dreams on a scholarship or not, you gotta give this cutie his props on making such a wise decision in regards to his future....professionally and educationally. Bless his heart. Big Percy must be so proud!

Watch Romeo displaying his b-ball skills at the Nor-Cal All-Star Game/Dream 1 Classic by clicking HERE and HERE.

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USHER ON THE SET OF NEW VIDEO, 'MOVING MOUNTAINS.'

Posted below are new HQ photos of Usher on the set of his latest video, Moving Mountains (listen here), which is the singer's second single from his upcoming album, Here I Stand. You gotta click 'em to see 'em.

PICS COURTESY OF ERIKA (OWNER & ADMIN) OF USHERFOREVER.COM
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DWAYNE WADE ON HIS ALLEGED SORDID AFFAIR WITH STAR JONES: 'WE HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP...AS FRIENDS.'

Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: “Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends. We’re friends, just like a lot of celebrities. We are friends,” the pro basketball star said Thursday during a guest appearance on Inside the NBA, the jocular TNT show featuring Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. “Are y’all close friends?” Smith asked. “We’re good friends,” Wade responded. “Are you the kind of friends that drink out of one cup with two straws?” Smith persisted, referring to a much-discussed photo of Wade, 26, and Jones, the 46-year-old TV personality who recently filed for divorce, at a tennis match. “Those kind of friends?” I swear I just threw up a little in my mouth after reading that first paragraph! “We are friends. That’s all,” said Wade, who is married to his high school sweetheart and has two sons. “Good friends?” Barkley interjected. “Naw, Chuck,” Wade said. Some hilarity ensued. Barkley broke through the commotion to say, “I like Star. She’s a cougar.” Oh, Lord! “What’s a cougar?” Smith asked, not so innocently, a perfect lob to Barkley. Sir Charles promptly slammed the ball home: “Preying on a young Dwyane Wade.”

Representatives for Jones had no comment night.

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