
Legendary Hip-Hop rapper and producer Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, will be honored for his contributions to music by the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) at a ceremony taking place later this month. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Naomi Campbell continued celebrations in Cannes over the weekend when she took a moment to herself and invited some of her closest, and most famous friends to come out and celebrate her birthday party. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The stars are still shining in Cannes but they had help shining a bit brighter from legendary supermodels Grace Jones & Naomi Campbell, when the pair hit the red carpet for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS charity event. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, was honored in New York yesterday, at the Women’s Foundation of New York’s 23rd Annual ‘Celebrating Women’ Breakfast, held at the New York Hilton Hotel. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Oprah Winfrey had taken over New York City for the week with a bevy of duties for her “Live Your Best Life” brand, with a series of workshops and speeches from some of her most prominent experts, capped off by walk to raise money for charity. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Superstar singer Rihanna will be on hand to delight east coast fans by taking part in Good Morning America’s annual summer concert series. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Mary J. Blige is showing her deep commitment to and support for education by stepping in to keep the doors open at a New York arts school. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will be taking to the stage to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The Queen of Hip Hop and R&B will sit down with the Queen of All Media, Oprah Winfrey, to perform and also speak about her inspirational journey. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Janet Jackson, the international music icon and actress, has announced that she will be appearing this summer at one of the most popular U.S. music festivals. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT