Sparkle actress Jordin Sparks turns 23-years-old today. Celebrate with the "American Idol" winner inside...

Since stealing our hearts with her infectious smile, Jordin Sparks had claimed her spot as our "American Idol" on both the music charts and the big screen.  With a star turn in the Whitney Houston-produced film Sparkle, Jordin has gone on to become a spokeswoman, launch a fragrance ("Ambition"), and nailed down one of the music industry's hottest bachelors, Jason Derulo.  We expect to see Jordin sparkle and shine in 2013 as her bubbly personality and angelic voice are a breath of fresh air to the entertainment industry.

And on Twitter, Jordin received tweets from her adoring boyfriend Jason, 

And a nice one from her mom too...

She rarely hits the club.  So all Jordin wants for her birthday is....... 

Watch the video above to find out how you can wish Jordin a happy birthday.
 

Celebrate with her best red carpet and performance looks from this past year in the gallery below....

Beyonce, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and other entertainment A-listers have recorded a public service announcement for Demand a Plan, in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting. Watch the PSA inside and find out how you can help.....

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting that took the lives of so many angels at Sandy Hook Elementary last week, some of Hollywood's brightest stars are shining a light on the need for revamped gun control.  

Teaming up with Demand A Plan, A-listers like Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz and Ellen DeGeneres are asking fans to demand action from lawmakers, including better gun regulation, to prevent tragedies like the Newtown, Connecticut shooting from happening again.

Also, the PSA stands in stark contrast to proposals from the NRA to send armed guards into schools and suggests that "More Guns" ARE NOT the answer.

Watch the PSA here:

And find out more information here.

Some of rap's legendary femcees like Lady of Rage, MC Smooth and Monie Love joined MC Lyte in LA for a panel discussion on female rappers in the music industry.  And even Lil Mama, who finally has a look we can get with, made her way on the panel.  See pics inside....

Yesterday, rap icon MC Lyte hosted the Female Legends of Hip Hop Interactive Panel Discussion at The LA Film School in Hollywood, CA.  The panel was a part of MC Lyte's "Hip Hop Sisters Legend Series:  Who Are They, Where Are They, What Happened & Why?" taking place this weekend.

In addition to veterans MCs like MC Smooth, Lady of Rage and Monie Love, the "Paper Thin" rapper included newbie Lil' Mama in the event too.

The weekend includes a series of events like the search for the "Next Top Female MC" and a "Legends" concert starring all of the ladies from the panel as well as Yo-Yo.  And we must say, the ladies are still looking fabulous and cold rocking the mic. 

Love that these ladies are still keeping things on the up and up over a decade later.

*Monie in the middle (WHERE SHE AT) in the Middle...*

The Randomness:

1.  Concert promoter suing Nas for $10M, claims that it's Nas' fault he was kidnapped and tortured after the rapper didn't appear at a concert.  Story.  

Photos via Pacific Coast News

Rihanna and her slim & trim bod were on full display yesterday as she carried on with her Holiday vacay back home in Barbados.  Check out pics of the pop diva chillin' in a sexy teal monokini in her $9,000/night private villa.  Then she hits the streets for a little "cheap & cheerful" shopping...

With her iPhone and a box of smokes in tow, sexy Rih Rih was spotted taking in vacay in the most fabulous way possible.  She's back on her native island of Barbados, and nothing's too fancy for the Ambassador of Tourism Ms. Fenty.

The "Diamonds" singer and her friends are holed up in a $9K/night private mansion-villa, The Cove Spring House, that's big enough for 20 people.  It's laced with 10 bedrooms, hand-picked Ralph Lauren furnishings, outdoor living spaces and expansive verandahs.

And when she needed a break from soaking up the sun (and weed) in her uber plush palace, chick grabbed her Chanel bag and went shopping at the local markets in Bridgetown.

She threw on jeans and a white tee with her gold capped Louboutins to shop it up at local jewelry stores.  She also revealed recently she still has to cop her youngest brother Rajad a Christmas present.  And since he's 16 nw, he's outgrown all the toys she used to cop him as presents.

And after she and bestie Melissa shopped it up, Rih grabbed a kiss from her mom.

Later on in the day, Rihanna hopped in her own Jeep and drove to a nearby drive thru for some lunch.  Gotta love it.

Pics: INF/SPLASH

Rappers Tyga and The Game and reality tv star Malaysia Pargo were all spotted giving back to communities in need during the holiday season. Find out what they were up to inside....

Rappers Tyga and The Game helped bring Christmas to Compton recently as they passed out gifts to families in need.  Gangstas (so called) love the kids too.

The Game tweeted, “One family at a time…… This is good for the heart."

And The Game hand delivered many of the gifts himself.

It's great to see folks in the rap game embracing the giving spirit.  Sweet.

And in New York City.....

"Basketball Wives: LA" star Malaysia Pargo hosted "The Book Bank Foundation's 10th Annual "Shelter From The Streets" holiday giving bus tour where she rode through 4 boroughs giving away thousands of winter clothes & toys for kids.

During each stop, Malaysia offered words of encouragement to the youth and shared her own life experiences with them.  

Chick was really about helping the kids and families....the day of giving lasted 11 hours!

Photos via Instagram/Johnny Nunez

Splash waterfalls indeed!  Ludacris and his hot girlfriend Eudoxie jetted over to Maui for the Holidays.  And the cutesy twosome were spotted having a grand ol' time on the beach yesterday.

Pics inside...

He rarely leave home without her, so it's no surprise that rapper/actor Luda is capping off his busy year with his African (Gabon) born, French speaking girlfriend Eudoxie right by his side.  In between helicopter rides, visits to waterfalls and some "thrill seeking" hiking adventures, the duo were spotted cuddled up while playing in the Hawaiian ocean:

Loving this simple peach one-piece for Eudoxie.  And Luda has been looking extra solid since Fast & The Furious 6 wrapped up filming.

The two have also been Instagramming pics from their vacay. 

And Kevin Hart& his girlfriend Eniko will be flying to meet the couple in Hawaii, based on Eudoxie's latest tweet:

Now headed to the real fun!! @kevinhart4real @neekibaby @marcoandretti see y'all soon!!

Fun times!

Pics: Splash/Instagram

A break-up never looked so good.  Fresh off her big split from Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons joined her ex-husband Russell Simmons and their daughters in St. Barths.  And chick wasn't doing anybody's grieving as she threw on a hot red bikini to show the actor what he's missing.  Check out pics of the Simmons girls living it up in the French Caribbean inside..

O hey there KiKi.  The 37-year-old mom of three showed off her slim & trim bikini bod on the beaches of St. Barths yesterday.  It was the Simmons fam's annual Christmas vacay--the same one Djimon attended for the years he and Kimora were together.

But KiKi was flying solo this time around and seems to be loving life as a newly single lady.  She was spotted frolicking around in the ocean with her cute daughters Aoki and Ming Lee.  And having a blast:

And we're not mad at the JustFab.com President getting back to her modelesque days:

Fab.

Kimora posted a pic of herself, her girls and tot Kenzo by the sea shore.  Fab Holiday times!

Pics via SPLASH/Twitter

Rihanna made a huge donation to a hospital in Barbados in the name of her beloved grandmother yesterday. Find out what she donated inside and see her sexy Chevron striped bikini pics from her villa.....

Pop star Rihanna (who's currently on holiday) made a sizable donation to Barbados' Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday in the name of her  late grandmotherClara Brathwaite. The donation came in the form of three pieces of equipment worth more than $3.5 million in Barbados dollars (or around $1.75 US dollars).

During the presentation, which she attended with her mom Monica Fenty and grandfather Lionel, the radiotherapy department at the hospital was renamed the Clara Braithwaite Centre for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine.  Rihanna told the crowd that the Clara Lionel Foundation was committed to improving medical treatment at the facility and she thanked Chief Executive Officer Dr Dexter James and his staff for facilitating the donation.

She added,  "This was my way of giving back to Barbados, in a form of philanthropy, by assisting the QEH in its continued modernization program...I believe that this will have a huge impact on the people of Barbados. This was all done to save lives or at least extend them."

After the reception, she was spotted on the balcony at Cove Springs House, where she was seen drinking Banks beers and smoking cigarettes with friends.

She was joined by Capricorn Clark (Diddy's ex asstistant and Cassie's manager.)

She posted a pic of her black and grey Chevron striped bikini on Instagram with the caption "Your Fave."

Later in the evening, she was seen leaving the hotel wearing a crisp white shirt as she continued her vacation.

Photos via RCN/Instagram

Former video vixen Kat Stacks is no longer in danger of deportation. Find out more inside....

Infamous video starlet Kat Stacks, who's became famous for exposing the details of her sexual conquests in the hip hop game, may get to remain in America after all.  Back in 2010, Kat was detained in Kentucky on an immigration hold and was seriously close to being deported back to Venezuela.  

And once behind bars, her past came back to haunt her as her notorious sexual exposes didn't make her the best candidate for citizenship.  But after a two-year court battle, and her apologies to the court for her behavior, things are looking up for Kat (who's now going by the name Andrea Herrara). Her deportation order was halted and she's expecting to be released soon.

She used her Twitter account to thanks President Obama, her senator, and her law firm for working tirelessly to get her out.   

It seems like Andrea has turned over a new leaf and we won't hear anymore tales from her bedroom....

Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian were spotted out and about in LA yesterday.  Find out what they were up to inside...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who're in LA to celebrate the Christmas holidays with Kim's family, were seen coming out of the Andy Lecompte hair salon yesterday.  The couple wore matching leather pants (as usual) and Kim spiced up her look with a tan leather coat.  

Fortunately for Kim, an umbrella shielded her hair from the train as the couple left Spago in Beverly Hills.

Then they pumped gas in Union City.

And though he did help raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims at the 12-12-12 concert, producers are mad that Kanye's tracks won't appear on the concert disc that's anticipated.   A source told the NY Post, “Everyone’s being too polite about Kanye not doing it. No one knows for sure why he refused, whether he knew in advance his performance wouldn’t work because it was a long megamix of his hits and would be a pain to clear, or whether he didn’t want to be in the company of those artists on the album."

Photos via SPW/Splash

Mariah Carey is in Aspen for the holidays and making some questionable fashion statements.  See her floor-length checkered gown inside....

The 90's Mariah Carey, with big curls, stepped out for a little holiday shopping in Aspen, CO last night.  She donned a floor-length checkered gown that she belted at the waist with a corset. She topped off the outfit with a stunning pair of diamond earrings.  

Ralph Lauren waa among the ritzy boutiques she visited.  

After leaving the boutique, the diva looked a little "bubbly," as she was helped down the street. 

And she was greeted by adoring fans as she left Louis Vuitton with her cardigan wrapped around her neck.

BONUS:  

Mariah tweeted an adorable pic of Monroe getting holiday kisses from Mommy on Instagram.

Meanwhile, Nick danced around the room an entertained the family while wearing his lamb slippers.

Photos via AKM/Instagram

Syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner has divorced his wife Donna Richardson. Get the details on their secret split inside....

High profile radio host Tom Joyner and his wife of 12-years, ESPN sports commentator Donna Richardson have divorced.  But what fans may find shocking about the couple's split is that it happened months ago!

The split was revealed in the New York Daily News who reported that the divorce (which ended in May) was a “mutual but not exactly amicable situation involving other parties.”

Hmmm....."other parties?" It sounds like someone cheated.

Neither reps for Tom nor Donna responded to requests for statements.  The couple had no children.

Ne-Yo's"former" baby mama may sue him for putting her on blast during his "Behind The Music" special. Find out why inside and get the details on Hines Ward claiming paternity....

Remember that "Behind The Music" special where Ne-Yo revealed he paid off "former" baby mama Jesseca White (not the famous model Jessica) AFTER he discovered the child she claimed was his, really wasn't?  Well....we were NEVER supposed to learn that Jesseca "might" had led him on in terms of paternity or that she no longer communicates with him.  The situation didn't cast her in the best light and that's clearly why they had a confidentiality agreement in place.

Either Ne-Yo didn't care of maybe he forgot about it when he dished all he dirf on his VH1 Behind The Misic episode. But Jesseca and her attorney Gloria Allred are up in arms...and seeing green $$$. In addition to the $575,000 he paid her in 2009, Jesseca is threatening to take Ne-Yo to court for violating their agreement since she claims she's been "defamed, ridiculed and harassed."

Jesseca is also claiming that she's been unable to work, was mentally distraught and "beset by nausea, vomiting and hair loss" since her past was exposed.

So now she wants more money or she says she'll pursue other legal options.

We'll keep you posted.....

In other baby daddy drama.....

Remember that "paternity" claim that popped up for Hines Ward in Georgia?  It turns out that Hines has claimed paternity and is filing court documents to make it official.  Hines has submitted to a blood test to prove he is the father of Jordyn, a girl born to Melanie Smith in January 2011.

Hines plans to provide child support (and said he's already started) and wants joint legal and physical of little Jordyn.

Robin Roberts attended the wedding of her "GMA" co-host Sam Champion on Friday.  See a pic inside....

"Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts made an appearance at the wedding of her co-host Sam Champion's wedding on Friday at his apartment in NYC. Robin, who's recovering from a bone marrow transplant, looked healthy and on the road to recovery at the wedding.

Since taking medical leave in September, Robin has been keeping fans updated about her progress through video messages on ABC News and through Twitter. 

Looking good Robin!

The Randomness:

1.  Cops were called after a man trespassed on the property where Rihanna is currently vacationing in Barbados.  Story.  

Former industry exec and celebrity manager Kevin Liles took his wife Erika Liles and their new baby girl Genevieve Grace (GG) to Anguilla and St. Barths to celebrate her 40th birthday.  And a few celeb friends tagged along.  Pics inside... 

Family birthday in the Caribbean!  Kevin and Erika Liles had some pre-Christmas celebrations with their friends and family over the weekend.  They first stopped in Anguilla for a few days to kick off Erika's big 4-0.  The trekked it over to St. Barths to kick it with Russell, Aoki & Ming Lee Simmons:

Former "Basketball Wives: LA" star Imani Showalter tagged along as well as they skipped over to St. Barths:

They snapped pics with Russell and Ming & Aoki Le was spotted in the background.

Kevin, manager for Trey Songz & Estelle, laced her with some Cartier jewelry.

And she showed off her bangin' post baby bikini bod....while kickin' it with her baby girl who swam in a tutu.  Gotta love it.

Pics: Instagram

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted on the streets on L.A. yesterday.  And they were getting their pre-Holiday chow on.  Find out what they were up to inside....

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were seen leaving Kung Pao Bistro in West Hollywood, California yesterday.  Kanye wore his favorite leather pants, again, as he spends the holidays with the Kardashian family.  And Kim is back to looking like she's attending a stripper's funeral in this black poufed out mini dress with thigh high suede boots.  Kanye's influence we're sure.

Meanwhile, Kim is gearing up to hit the big screen in Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor on March 29, 2013.  How nice.

The Randomness:

1.  Chris Rock has settled his lawsuit with the Hungairan model suing him for breach of contract after she claimed he raped her in a hotel room and impregnated her. STORY

Photos: FameFlynet Pictures/WENN.com

Reality tv and sitcom star Nene Leakes threw a stylish holiday bash for friends and family in Atlanta recently.  See Nene ring in the holidays with Kenya Moore, Terri J. Vaughn and more inside and photos from Marlo Hampton's charity event....

Celebrating her year of success, Nene Leakes threw a huge holiday bash in Atlanta recently.  

She and "ex" husband Gregg Leakes looked like royalty as they walked into the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Atlanta.  NeNe loves herself some black lace doesn't she?

And Gregg looked very dapper dancing with Santa's girls at the party.

And it was a family affair with Nene's kids Brentt and Bryson also in tow.  And we assume Brent's baby's mama.

"RHOA" co-star Kenya Moore helped celebrate the season with Nene.  Not feeling that dress for Kenya in the least bit.

Actress Terri J. Vaughn was spotted with husband Karon Riley.

Terri also posed with Mimi Faust and Ebony Steele from the Ricky Smiley Morning Show.

Former "BBW" star Jennifer Williams and Mimi's BFF and co-star Ariane Davis.

Reality tv producer Carlos King also joined in the fun. 

Mimi and Jennifer flashed their pearly whites for the camera.

Hey Miss Lawrence!  The fierceness was out honey.

Derrick J also snapped a few holiday pics with Nene.

Tameka Raymond posed with Nene inside the party.

Jennifer Williams posed with Tameka for a pic too.

Q. Parker's wife Sharlinda was also spotted with publicist April Love.

Designer Reco Chapple was there.

Fun times.  Bet you Greg hit the Dougie like he was 20 again.

And speaking of Atlanta folks.... 

Marlo Hampton, former "RHOA" co-star, hosted a brunch for her "Glam It Up Girls!" foundation.

The brunch was hosted at Neiman Marcus Buckhead where Marlo posed with Neiman Marcus’ publicist, Rebecca Brodnan.

Marlo's foundation focuses on helping underprivileged teen girls in foster homes transition into life on their own.

In addition to seminars on skin, finances, and styling, Marlo offered the ladies words of encouragement saying, 

"I stand here today a version of myself I had never dreamed possible. I could not have imagined arriving at a place of inner peace, confidence, strength, perseverance and drive. I could never have envisioned arriving at a place of gratitude, for through my hardships, my pain and endless difficult times I have become the woman I am today."

At least she's putting her flyness (whoever is funding it) to good use.

BONUS: Check out Kenya's melt down of delusion from last night's "RHOA" from their last night in Anguilla.

Photos via Chris Mitchell / CME 3000/Robert Ector/FreddyYo.com
 

Celebs are all over the place for the Holiday.  Russell Simmons greeted his girlfriend Hana Nitsche with a kiss as she got on a boat in St. Bart's yesterday. See pics inside as well as Mariah Carey on a shopping trip...

Russell Simmons' girlfriend Hana Nitsche was seen arriving (or leaving?) on a boat in St. Bart's yesterday.

Russell, who's been dating the model for a few months, gladly greeted her with a kiss before picking up her luggage.

Hana joins Russell's daughters Ming and Aoki Lee who are already in St. Bart's with their momKimora Lee and their little brother Kenzo. Even with Kimora's split from Djimon, Russell and Kimora remain the blueprint for making blended families work.

They hit up the sandy beaches.

The two were also spotted grabbing dinner on the island.

And speaking of KiKi, she spent her time in St. Barths last night with daughter Ming Lee. And they ran into Ellen Degeneres and wife Portia de Rossi: 

And in Aspen, Colorado...

Mariah Carey went out shopping for toys and gifts yesterday in her fave place for the Holidays.

And finally, she has something appropriate to wear instaed of yesterday's checkered foolishness:

Mariah, who always spends the holidays in Aspen, is known for her evening strolls through the shopping district where she visits her favorite stores and poses for fans.  

The Joan Boyce jewelry store is one of Mariah's favorites (it's her personal jeweler's!) as she's been seen in the boutique several times already this holiday season.  

 Photos via WENN.com/Splash

Kelly Rowland is keeping her name on the tongues of her fans as her brand new (full) track "Number Ones' just hit the net.  Check out Kelly's mixtape fresh track, plus Ester Dean's brand new video for "Baby Making Love"...

Fresh off a stunning performance on "VH1 Divas", Kelly Rowland's new song "Number One" just leaked on the net. The track appears on the mixtape of producer Mike WiLL Made-It called Est. in 1999 Pt. 2. Ans the sexy track reportedly may show up on her upcoming Year of the Woman album in 2013 as well.

Check out Kelly claiming her bragging rights for being her man's #1 chick below:

You feelin it?

In other music news, Ester Dean just dropped the video for her song "Baby Making Love."  She originally dropped the track back in May and it was an internet hit.  Check out the new throwback-inspired visuals below:

The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter also appears in Universal Pictures’ hit comedy “Pitch Perfect,” a film about an all-girl collegiate singing competition where Ester plays hilarious “Butch Bass” college student, Cynthia Rose.

The 26-year-old is also now signed to Interscope Records and is currently in the studio working on her debut EP, which will be released next year. 

Celebs are out and about with their families this Holiday.  Check out who's taveling to islands, who's staying at home, and who's got kids we never knew about....

Your fave ATL reality folks made their way over to the Bahamas yesterday for a pre-Christmas vacay.  Toya Wright, her hubby Memphitz, Phaedra & Apollo, Rasheeda & Kirk and Kandi and Todd are all having a friends and family Christmas at the Atlantis.

Toya posted a pic of the Wrights and the kids--Reginae and Memph's daughter Mikkaya--headed to the airport.

And it looks like Nae wasted no time getting into her cute beach looks.

Rasheeda, Kirk and the kids were spotted out and about at the resort.  These socks and sandals though...

Brandy snapped a pic of her and her fave girl, daughter Sy'Rai, finally getting to spend some time together.

Stylist June Ambrose brought her kiddies--Summer & Chance--to FAO Schwartz on Christmas Eve.  Every kids' dream.

Marsha Ambrosius snapped a pic with her and her fam.  Extra laid back and chill.

Tameka Raymond took her sons ice skating recently to get them in the Holiday spirit.  How cute!

Mimi Faust snapped a pic of her (and Stevie J's) daughter with her half bro's and sisters--Stevie's other kids. 

T.I. & Tiny are making this a family hustle Christmas as they were having some fun QT.

Dwyane Wade Instagrammed a pic of he and girlfriend Gabrielle Union on a dinner date night in Miami Sunday night.  And he asked what he would get in return for this expensive ass meal.  We can only guess what Gabby's answer was....

Are wqe the only ones who didn't know Kevin McCall had a daughter?  Yeppers.  He Instagrammed a pic of his baby girl's expensive taste and said how daddy's little girl is going to get to keep this MCM backpack...since she refused to take it off.

And we rarely get to see "BBW LA" star Draya's 10-year-old son.  But here he is.  She showed off a pic of them catching the Clippers game this weekend.  Cute!  By the way, she went in on her Twitter about folks saying she was only at the game because she's dating one of the players.  She squashed that rumor.  Kinda.

And look who else is in the Bahamas.  Evelyn Lozada brought her daughter Shaniece to the warm hotspot for some R&R before Christmas.

Kevin Hart's girlfriend Eniko posted a pic of his kids opening their Christmas presents early...because the twosome will be traveling abroad for the Holiday with the kids likely spending Christmas with their mom. 

Then Kevin posted a snap of the pajamas their plane had waiting for them today.

Sanaa Lathan showed off her sisterly love in a Holiday snap with her sibling. 

And Shaquille O'Neal was on full out daddy duty as he brought 3 of his 5 kids (that he shares with Shaunie O'Neal) to The Grove in L.A. for some last minute Christmas shopping and sight seeing.  Cute.

Pics: Instagram/Wenn