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Episode 2 has aired, and new cast member  KENYA BELL  caught some heat for her eccentric home YouTube videos and seemingly shaky music career.   Tell us what were those YouTube videos about? KENYA BELL:  First of all, those YouTube videos were done years ago. They are just for fun. They’re not serious. I wasn’t trying to make a real music video. Basically, when I work out I like to dance. So I was like I’m gonna learn some BEYONCCE [choreography] for fun. My husband at the time agreed to tape them and we edited them together for my website. In order for me to upload them to my website I had to put them on YouTube first. So that’s all that was. Interesting, because the show made it seem like you were serious about those videos – especially your reaction when Suzie said you looked like you were possessed. KB:  Well [with Suzie] it was just like, you don’t even know me. You just met me and you’re already talking about I’m weird? So not cool. Maybe for her “weird” is actual

Former lovers  RIHANNA  and CHRIS BROWN  stirred up controversy by featuring each other on their remixes “Birthday Cake” and “Turn Up The Music,” and BROWN’s current girlfriend, model KARREUCHE TRAN , sent a not-so-subtle public a message to let the world know RI-RI isn’t really a threat. BROWN cooked dinner for KARREUCHE last night, and his romantic gesture was shared with his adoring fans on Twitter. KARREUCHE tweeted a photo of the meal along with the caption, “Yeah…Be Mad!” We didn’t need to wonder who KARRAUCHE’s little jab was directed to, considering after RIHANNA and CHRIS first announced their collaboration, RIHANNA tweeted, “We Bad, U Mad.” RIHANNA may have to find someone else to “come and put their name on it!”

  So many subliminal disses have been hurled his way recently, it’s hard to keep track. Pusha T, Ludacris and Future have all had something to say about him. While most didn’t address him by name in their lyrics, Common, rap’s mild-mannered elder statesman, has admits he is referring to the young Canadian on the song “Sweet” when he raps: “Singing all around me man la la la/You ain’t no motherfucking Frank Sinatra.” When asked about all of his alleged nemeses, Drake tries his hand at diplomacy. “I’ve got no issues with him,” he says of Future, who was upset that Drake didn’t appear in the video for his single “Tony Montana.” “I’m happy I got on the song.” Pusha T, who once cryptically rhymed that “the swag don’t match the sweaters,” gets off easy, too. “I’ve been really open about my love for the Clipse,” he says. “I don’t know, maybe that guy is bored.” Ludacris, who was accused of stealing Big Sean and Drake’s hashtag flow, also receives a halfhearted smackdown. “That’s a case of

Nicki Minaj  is at a pink-colored  crossroads, f loating in a blurry world between pop and rap.  While some fans may  be confused about the Head Barbie’s musical direction, though, Nicki Minaj is  very clear about who Nicki Minaj is. And the Queens-bred queen would  rather not be confined into any genre. Now that she's arguably brought  female rappers out of extinction, the throne is no longer for the taking.

In last night’s episode of   Basketball Wives ,  viewers got to see Royce being productive by auditioning for her first major acting gig. Royce tried out for the Off-Broadway play,   Platanos Y Collard Greens , and was happy to learn that she landed the role. Suzie did a drastic 180. She traded her usual fun loving no drama persona for her mean girl panties. After discovering some weird music videos done by Kenya, Suzie showed them to some of the other women in the group and clowned Kenya. Eventually, Suzie decided she wanted to confront Kenya about why they were so ridiculous but it obviously didn’t go very well. Sure, the videos were strange but Kenya didn't think so and, what's the point of a confrontation for something so silly? You don't like the videos then don't watch them. In the end, Suzie left a bad impression on Royce and Kenya, and it’s only a matter of time before she gets called out. In the last series of standout events, Evelyn seems to be ok with O

KIM thought it was a good idea to rock a see-through leopard body suit, and wig from her grandmother’s wig collection. The lime green Gianmarco Lorenzi peep toe pumps are on point, but doesn’t excuse the ring pop on her finger and basically everything else. Is this a go or a no?

The Artist:  Nicki Minaj  The History She's Made:  In January 2011, Miss Minaj's "Stupid ---" music video broke Vevo's record for most video views within 24 hours of its official release. It was viewed 4.8 million times on its first day on the Internet. The Artist:  50 Cent  The History He's Made:  In October 2009, Fif's  Behind the Music  episode became the most-watched show in VH1's storied history. The Artist:  Chris Brown  The History He's Made:  In July 2011, Breezy performed in front of 18,000 fans on the  Today Show , a record for the stage that so many other artists of all genres have appeared on over the years. The Artist:  Rihanna  The History She's Made:  In November 2011, Rih-Rih broke a long-standing record by becoming the first artist to land 11 different songs at No. 1 on the Billboard  Hot 100 chart. The Artist:  T.I.  The History He's Made:  In September 2008, Tip set the record for the biggest ju

Being on the L.A. cast, what would you like to see from the Miami cast in season 4? Jackie Christie:  I would love to see more about their families. I’ve gotten to know the girls now watching the prior seasons, and I like what I see. I got to see Evelyn’s daughter. I’d like to see Shaunie’s kids and their interactions. I would also love to see more of their businesses. You bring a lot of flavor to your cast. Do you feel there should be more of that with the Miami cast? [ Laughs ] I think we get that a lot with some of the girls: Tami Roman and Evelyn. Even Jennifer is starting to show it a little more. Shaunie just by nature—and I know her personally—she just seems to be a lot calmer of a person anyway. But Shaunie has fire to her as well and that is yet to be seen. I think it’s really a great cast. Suzie has her own personality. The way they’re doing it is awesome, but I also feel like the more we see more of the girls and the different situations in their work environments,