KIM KARDASHIAN BRINGS QUICKTRIM TO THE UK

The always busy Kim Kardashian was out in London today (May 19) celebrating the launch of her weight loss management product QuickTrim at Westfield mall.

The reality television star looked lovely in a white cuff-sleeved dress with black heels keeping her makeup simple and tweeting, “Morning London town.”

She also made an appearance at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London to once again, support the UK launch of her weight management supplement, while looking stunning in a a black peek-a-boo dress with slick, straight locks.

In other news, while overseas the 31-year-old beauty appeared on the Fearne Cotton BBC Radio 1 show and dished about everything from her family to her relationship with Kanye West.

“He’s being supportive,” said Kardashian about her new boyfriend, and explained, “He took a little break to hang out with me, then I’ll take a break and hang out with him.”

The brunette beauty also took time to talk about her hit television show “Keeping up with the Kardashians” saying, “I basically get paid to hang out with my family. It couldn’t be a better job.”

SCARFACE EXPLAINS WHY DEF JAM REJECTED T.I.

Veteran rapper Scarface sat down with HipHopDX this week to cover topics ranging from his classic album The Fix and his involvement with Platinum League trading cards. But he also touched on how Def Jam Records once rejected T.I. because Polygram got him first.

Face explained how he wanted to bring Tip to the historic label and how Def Jam could have benefitted from signing the Southern spitter. Outside of his chat with DX, Face praised Kanye West and his involvement in The Fix and delivered a freestyle on Shade 45’s “Sway in the Morning” that can be viewed below.

JAY-Z ANNOUNCES "MADE IN AMERICA" FESTIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

This past Monday, Jay-Z took the stage outside of the Philadelphia Arts Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to announce the two-day Budweiser “Made in America” festival, taking place on September 1-2. The Roc Nation honcho says that 70 percent of the acts have been confirmed for the event, but that the lineup will be announced next week.

While at the conference, Hov spoke to a few publications, revealing that he doesn’t have any immediate plans to hit the studio and record new music. He also made headlines after publicly supporting gay marriage, an echoing of President Barack Obama’s comments that were recently made.

50 CENT HOSPITALIZED AFTER EATING A TAINTED HAMBURGER

50 Cent caused a stir this week after tweeting pictures of himself in the hospital after eating a bad hamburger. He later bounced back from the illness without having to go through surgery, but explained how Eminem called him and said that it wouldn’t be respectable if he died from consuming tainted meat.

After he got out of the hospital, he headed over to Hot 97 to debut his new mixtape The Lost Tape and discuss where his relationship with Lloyd Banks stands, as well his reconciliation with Cam’ron and their plans to record music and film a movie together.

LIL' KIM BRINGS OUT MISSY ELLIOT, EVE, JUELZ SANTANA DURING NEW YORK CITY SHOW

Lil' Kim returned to the Big Apple with some famous friends in tow.

Last night, Lil' Kim performed at the Bronx's Paradise Theater as part of her "Return of the Queen" tour.

During the performance, the Queen Bee brought out Missy Elliott and Eve to run through the remix for "Hot Boyz." Additional songs performed during the set included "Black Friday," "Crush On You" and "No Time," also inviting Juelz Santana to take the stage to run through his verse from Lloyd Banks' "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley." Fred the Godson appeared mid-show to rip "Monique's Room (I Don't Give a Fuck)."

DAVID BECKHAM CARRIES THE OLYMPIC FLAME

 Completing one of the most recognized tasks around the world, David Beckham carried the Olympic torch to the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall, England yesterday afternoon (May 18).

The British soccer star took part in the torches’ presentation as it begins its relay today (May 19), which will take it on an 8,000-mile journey across England with a detour to visit the Irish capital of Dublin. It will culminate in the flame being brought to the Olympic Stadium for the opening of the Games on July 27.

"This is a big acceleration of the heartbeat," London Mayor Boris Johnson said as he summed up the moment. "This is the final furlong for us."

Although the 37-year-old heartthrob has never competed in the Olympic games, he is definitely interested adding, “Obviously, I'd love to. I've always made it clear that I love representing my country. I've done that quite a few times."

 

VAN VICKER, ANGELA OKORIE TO HOST NAFCA 2012

The duo of Van Vicker and Angela Okorie will be hosting the second annual Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards (NAFCA) which holds on September 15 and 16, 2012 in North Carolina, US.

The 34-year-old Ghanaian born actor, who started his active acting career in 2003 with Ghanaian TV series ‘Sun City‘; will be hosting the event with Nigerian counterpart Angela Okorie-a Nollywood actress.

According to the organisers of the event, NAFCA ‘is an award ceremony in North America for the African Movie industry worldwide and it serves as an award of merit for distinctive achievement’.  Also the essence of the award is to boost movies and film makers from across Africa.

The two-day event which holds every second week in September will begin with a Nollywood summit, movie premiere and an after party on Saturday, September 15 at the Carolina Museum of Art, US. The awards proper will hold on Sunday, September, 16, 2012 at the Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, US.

Organisers say some percentage of the tickets sales and sponsorship grants will be donated to North Carolina International Mission – a charity organisation fighting hunger and building schools in Africa.

JESSICA ALBA: BUSINESS SAVY DIVA

Keeping busy in her many business endeavors, Jessica Alba was spotted heading into a meeting in Beverly Hills, CA on Friday (May 18).

The founder of “The Honest company” looked business chic in a red knee length dress that she paired with a black leather jacket and pointed toe black pumps as she was seen feeding her meter before heading inside.

Shortly after her meeting, the busy mom of two headed back to Santa Monica, CA to her own offices after a quick outfit change. The "X-Men" star opted for a more relaxed outfit this time sporting teal skinny jeans, a white v neck shirt and red vest while heading in with her hands full.

In other news, the 31-year-old actress was just named one of the top 100 most creative people in business this year by Fast Company for her eco-friendly line that produces baby and household products.

When talking about her company in comparison to the many other lines out there Alba says, “I was sick of people saying, ‘This is our green line, it costs a dollar more,’ but it’s the same stuff that’s in everything else,” adding, “They deleted one fragrance, but it still has tons of carcinogens. Like, really?”

CHERYL COLES'S UNDERCOVER CANNES ARRIVAL

Unsuccessful in her attempt to avoid being noticed, Cheryl Cole covered up as she arrived with her entourage and a group of security guards at the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice, France on Saturday (May 19).

The British songstress looked chic in skinny black leather pants and a grey and black sweatshirt as she skirted by the shutterbugs under a black wrap scarf and sunglasses

Just as Miss Cole was arriving in France for the Cannes Film Festival, more exciting career news has been confirmed - as the pop star, along with Kylie Minogue, will be performing on "The Voice" UK stage on May 27th to mark the semi-final weekend.

Cheryl will be performing her new single "Call My Name" off of her forthcoming third studio album "A Million Lights" - with the disc due out on June 18th.

EVA LONGORIA & EDUARDO CRUZ'S ROMANTIC CANNES CRUISE

 

Spending a little time having fun, Eva Longoria and her boyfriend Eduardo Cruz were spotted leaving a yacht party at the Cannes Film Festival in France last night (May 18).

The sexy couple appeared to be having a good time as the 37-year-old got some assistance off the lavish boat while rocking a gorgeous silver dress and matching strappy heels.

In other news, the “Desperate Housewives” star has been busy keeping her more than 3.4 million follows up-to-date while at Cannes as she recently tweeted, “Pouring rain, doing the Today show wearing my dear friend @victoriabeckham dress!”

The beautiful actress appeared on the “Today Show” wearing a gorgeous white dress made by Victoria Beckham and has recently been named one of the best dressed at the event by Fox News.