Laurieann Gibson
Laurieann Gibson, choreographer for Lady Gaga and formerly Diddy’s “Making the Band,” has scored a “docusoap” series at E! produced by Ryan Seacrest.
The show, “The Dance Scene” has received a series greenlight. Eight episodes of the half-hour show will follow Gibson as she trains and leads a team of ambitious assistant choreographers and dancers as they prepare to work with high-profile stars.
Check out Diddy, Dawn and Kalenna on Chelsea Lately. The group are still are in full promo mode for their new release, Last Train To Paris.
Lil Kim stopped by the Angie Martinez show on Friday and broke down her beef with Nick Minaj, Diddy and more.
Check out Diddy & Dirty Money’s new music video for their latest single, “Loving You No More,” featuring Drake.
Diddy’s fifth studio album, Last Train To Paris hits stores December 14, 2010.
Mike Epps
Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z collected three trophies apiece at Saturday’s taping of the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Lil Wayne’s female protégé scored Rookie of the Year, People’s Champ and the Made You Look honor, which was awarded in recognition of her fashion flair.
Sporting a black dominatrix-like outfit, blond bob hairdo, pink nails and lipstick, Minaj took to the stage to accept her first award and was overcome by the recognition.
“Last year, I was here in anticipation of the cypher,” she told the crowd, referring to the artist rap freestyles that run in between the award presentations and performances. “Now I’m here in anticipation of my debut. ["Pink Friday," set for release Nov. 23.]
“I’m paving the way for girls,” she continued. “I wanna thank all the girls of hip-hop.”
Jay-Z, who was a no-show, earned Perfect Combo (for his Alicia Keys-assisted “Empire State of Mind”), CD of the Year (“The Blueprint 3″) and Best Live Performer.
The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards, hosted by Mike Epps, is scheduled to air Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. on BET.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is making her return to TV this time as a judge on “American Idol.” The “American Idol” opening for Lopez comes with comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres’ departure from the show.
Degeneres announced Thursday she was leaving after one year as judge.