Kelly Rowland is spilling details on Beyonce and Jay-Z’s newborn daughter Blue Ivy even before her parents get the chance to talk about her to the press.

In an interview with E! Monday night (Jan. 24) at the Hpnotiq Harmonie and Live Louder 2012 Kickoff cocktail party at the W hotel in Hollywood, the former Destiny’s Child songstress revealed that she has witnessed the beauty of baby Blue.

“She’s more precious than a diamond,” Rowland disclosed. “She’s just so stunning. I’m so happy for my sister and her husband. [Blue Ivy] is beautiful.”

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Beyoncé, Chris Brown and “The Help” star Emma Stone are among the A-listers who have nabbed NAACP Image Awards nods this year.

New mama Beyoncé — nominated for Best Music Video (“I Was Here”), Outstanding Song (“Best Thing I Never Had”) and Outstanding Album (4) — is also up for Outstanding Female Artist with her “Dreamgirls” co-star Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Ledisi and Mary J. Blige.

The show aims to “celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.” A full list of nominees can be found on the NAACP Image Awards website. The winners will be announced live February 17 on NBC.

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Beyonce has released a statement remembering the late Etta James, whom she portrayed in the movie Cadillac Records.

“This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time,” Beyonce said. “I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime. Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist. When she effortlessly opened her mouth, you could hear her pain and triumph. Her deeply emotional way of delivering a song told her story with no filter. She was fearless, and had guts. She will be missed.”

Etta passed away on Friday (January 20) due to complications from Leukemia. She will never be forgotten!

Beyonce promotes in a brand new ad new edition of Pulse fragrance – the Summer Edition.

Life is a flirt. Love is a game. The sky is your limit. Beyoncé Pulse Summer Edition gives you a burst of the inexplicable energy you feel during the Summer. It will leave you feeling great, ready to conquer anything, as if nothing and no one could ever resist you.

Click on the picture to view full preview.

Jay-Z‘s 40/40 Club in New York City is re-opening tonight, and both Jay-Z and Beyonce are expected to make an appearance there. This would be their first public outing since the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter. If Beyonce will show up we will make sure to post all the pictures! The apperance wasn’t yet confirmed.

This re-opening of the 40/40 Club is open to the public, and plenty of celebrities are expected to attend. Get more info about the 40/40 Club here.
UPDATE: Only Jay-Z arrived for the club re-opening.

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A representative for Beyoncé has clarified that her supposed first post-baby interview is fake, insisting that an article published by UK’s Star Magazine is “made up.”

The publication claimed to have an exclusive first interview with Queen B following the birth of daughter Blue Ivy Carter, where the 1 + 1 singer apparently divulged details of her arrival, as well as praising hubby Jay-Z‘s parenting skills.

When asked about the legitimacy of the article, the Single Ladies hitmaker’s spokesperson simply added: “Absolutely not.” Despite Beyoncé’s rep slamming the story, the editor of Star magazine has since claimed: “It is not made up or fictitious at all. Yeaah, In your dreams Star.

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During a recent interview, 81 year old Clint Eastwood lifted on Beyonce’s musical contributions to the movie “Star Is Born”, which tells the tale  of promising starlet and the fall of the fading talent who discovers and helps her reach her goal. Initially set for shooting last year, production on the Clint Eastwood directed clip was delayed to accomodate the singer’s pregnancy. However, all systems are now go and filming is set to commence this Summer.

Les Inrocks magazine (French): Did you discuss music with Beyonce, that we will see in your next film, a remake of A Star is Born?

She asked if she could write stuff for the movie, I said yes, great. But I also told her I would make one or two things very classical. Still classicism. But I don’t want Beyoncé to be too classic! She has a superb voice. She could become a new Sarah Vaughan or the next Ella Fitzgerald. She has the same class. I dont know if she knows their music, but I intend to do a good education for the movie!

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“LOVE ON TOP” DOWNLOAD DAY – JANUARY 16th

“Love On The Top” has been announced the next single in Noth America. The single was already released in Australia and Europe. After very positive feedback it’s time for american soil. The song is already Top 5 at the Urban AC and crossing to multi-formats. It has been already shipped to radios across the country in a “video edit” version.

Beyonce World is joining some fans on Twitter who want to support this song today in a special “Download Day”. Just purchase this song on your iTunes to join us!

Watch the latest L’Oreal commercial featuring Beyonce.

Beyonceis proving she’s pretty “Crazy in Love” with the first family. First, she danced up a storm last year in a music video for first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Now, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer is selling clothes she designed to raise money for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Beyonce is one of more than 20 designers creating everything from tanktops to clutches for Obama supporters to splurge on.

Some of the other famous faces who are part of the “Runway to Win” project, which New York magazine reports was organized by Vogue editor and Obama supporter Anna Wintour, include: Russell Simmons, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Tory Burch, Vera Wang, and Diane von Fursternberg.

Many of the same set of celebs participated in a similar fundraising effort in 2008 called “Runway to Change.” Proceeds from sales of the high-fashion items go to the Obama Victory Fund.

Beyonce, along with mom Tina Knowles designed a t-shirt emblazoned with phrases the commander-in-chief made famous, such as “Yes we can,” and, “I’m in!” The crew neck sells for $45 and, along with the other fashions, is only available for pre-order right now. The pro-Obama wardrobe items go on sale online Feb. 7.