Check out the official cover for Usher new album "Versus". The album hit stores on August 24th, with collaborations with Jay-Z, Ciara (she needs another single out), Bun B and Pitbull.

What you think? Creative? Cheap? Just thrown together? What's with the color? A lot of purple, right?

Kanye West is in the news again,but not for his perofrmances at Twitter and Facebook's headquarters. This time,for his disturbing picture and description for his new video Poer. The director Marco Brambilla, stated that the video had a very dark tone and it shows a personal conflict within it. Because of his own concept of celebrity and his own notoriety, he's kneely self-aware of all these things and it alll came out in the music. According to sources, Kanye is standing among women, some kneeling before him partially nude, some wearing horns and some suspended from ceiling. A sword hangs over his head and unseen executioner stands behind him, ready to attack!!!! Sounds weird!!!!!! We will just wait on the video!!! Let's hope BET don't ban it,like Ciara's video "Ride".

For some strange reason, it seems as if Souljah Boy should be a lot older!!! He celebrated his 20th birthday on Wednesday and from the looks of it, it was a nice party. Check out the pictures!! The party guest included Teairra Mari, Rich Boy (where he been) and Yo Gotti!!

Souljah Boy posed with Yo Gotti!!

Just because she is in the slammer, does not mean, she can't work!!! Before Lindsay ended up in the slammer, or should we say, 2 weeks before she ended up in the slammer, she shot a movie!!! Sources close to the production tell us, Lindsay was shot the movie in between her court appearances. The director offered Lindsay a role in his movie "Underground Comedy Movie 2010", which she plays a gun-toting Marilyn Monroe spoof who shoots at the paparazzi. Now look closely at the picture!!! Do you see Lohan's lovely black bracelet around her ankle? No word on when the movie will be released!!

It's ladies night and Kim Kardashian and LaLa Vazquez, hit the street together, looking amazing!

So in love with the shoes and dress!!!! Go girls!!!

Throw back video: Usher "My Way".

50 Cent was the center of attention (as usual) at the Cinema Society premiere for "Twelve" at Land mark's Sunshine Cinema in the East Village According to sources, director Joel Schumacher asked after seeing empty seats, "Who are all theses seats for?" A staffer told him, "50 Cent". "How many people is coming with him?" (drum rolls please)......... "Fifty!" Yes, 50 was bringing FIFTY people!! The rapper and others arrived late because the street was blocked for President Obama's motorcade. Another source states, that once 50 arrived he was swarmed by women including Rachek Roy, Zoe Kravitz and Michelle Trachtenberg!!!!!

Check out Pop superstar Lady Gaga on the cover of the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine. According to Vanity Fair, she is currently fine-tuning her their studio album, which is expected to hit stores at the top of next year!! Lady Gaga is not playing and pushing these album out, left and right! What do you think about the picture? Looks as if she has on a wig, right?!? We still love GAGA!!!

Chris Brown is all of the place,but in a good way! From the looks of it, he might be back in the spotlight!! Check out his new tattoo. FAME! Wait!! Before you think he is being cocky, he is not!! FAME stands for... "Forgiving All My Enemies". Creative, right?? What y'all think?

So, since Ellen has left "American Idol" and sources say, Kara DioGuardi has been FIRED and now Diddy talks about Idol!!!! Yes, Bad Boy himself, Diddy!!! According to sources, Diddy has addressed his interest in filling a judge vacancy on the televised music competition. Diddy spoke about the issue of the George Lopez show earlier this week. Diddy stated, "At first when people were asking me if I was interested in the job I was like no...that's not my style, but once I heard what Simon makes, I would love the job. I've got six kids. If I would get the same check Simon gets, we would have a ball. Good one Diddy!! Like you're just broke!!! I mean Diddy on American Idol, that would be a good one!!!!!!! Diddy on American Idol?? We shall see!!!! He would be a good fit!!

Nicki Minaj's fans, sorry,but you will just have to actually wait on her new album!!!!! According to sources, it was Nicki Minaj's madness, once her music leaked!!! Everyone stated that the leaked music was from her HIGHLY-anticipated debut album, which is set to drop in November. Well, according to Nicki, that music is hers,but it is old music!! Nicki stated via twitter "Music recently leaked is NOT off my debut album. It's OLD music. Bless their desperate little hearts. Fans, you will just have to wait!!! Let's not forget that Drake's album "Thank Me Later" leaked as well,but that did not stop any of his fans from buying the album!!

Hilary Swank turns 36. Actress ( Boys Don't Cry, Million Dollar Baby)

Tom Green turn 39. Actor ( Road Trip, Freedy got Fingered, Stealing Harvard) Comedian.

Terry Crews turn 42. Actor ( Everybody Hates Chris, White Chicks).

Vivica A. Fox turns 46.

Lisa Kudrow turns 47.

Laurence Fishburne turns 49.

Happy Birthday to Laurence Fishburne and for his birthday, he is receiving an excellent gift..wrong!!! According to sources, his 19 year old daughter is making a serious push to break into Hollywood and she is doing it with a hardcore SEX tape. According to TMZ, Montana Fishburne is starring in a porno flick for Vivid Entertainment. Montana stated, she have watched how Kim Kardashian became and thinks a lot of it was due to a release of her sex tape!!! Well, happy birthday to daddy Fishburne, that's a nice surprise for your birthday,right?!?

Ok, this is RIDICULOUS and to be honest, Foxy needs to sit down and hop back in the studio. According to TMZ, Foxy Brown was in the middle (again) of a massive brawl in the lobby of a New York apartment building! Sources say Foxy was visiting someone at a luxury high-rise when the fight broke out!!! Come on Foxy!! Another sources stated that Foxy was throwing down with several people in the lobby and it is unclear how the fight started. It took 10 people to break up the fight (this must been a good fight too). No arrest were made!! Rewind: Foxy was JUST released from jail,
JUST went back to jail, JUST went to court (earlier this week) and now JUST been in a fight!!! Foxy, where is the album,not the blows to the face!!

Check out T.I's cover of next week JET magazine. During the interview with JET, T.I. gave them insider information on his home and his upcoming weeding with Tiny. Also, according to JET magazine, T.I stated that he can't confirm or deny that a wedding is taking place this coming up weekend,but according to JET magazine, it might be confirmed. JET stated that Tiny was mad when she found out the invitation leaked online and she sent out a request to all her guest asking them to not speak about it!!!

We have the picture!!! Sources say, Monica and Keyshia Cole will be in attendance!!! What kind of dress, will Tiny be wearing?!?!

Ellen DeGeneres said goodbye to "American Idol" and will not be returning for another season as a judge on the shoe. Ellen claimed that it was not the "right fit".According to sources, Eleen claimed she came to her decision, a couple of months ago and admits, "It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feeling. I mean, Ellen, I think the show got back on track when you joined!!! After the 5th season, I can't even say who won!!!!

Speaking of American Idol, another judge might not be returning as well. According to TMZ, Kara DioGuardi was JUST FIRED. Ok, what is really going on with this show?!?! O-M-Gina!! They just need to bring Paula back.