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Sure, the stunning "Angels" of Victoria's Secret rocked the runway last night (Nov. 29) during the lingerie brand's annual televised fashion show. For the music fans watching, however, Kanye West , Jay-Z , Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 stole the show -- or at least that's what we can delude ourselves into thinking. The bromance between 'Ye and Jay, who performed "Ni**as in Paris" off "Watch the Throne," was as beautiful as the models themselves (notice a very preggers Beyonce in the crowd). Nicki's Crayola aesthetic meshed perfectly with the models posing in the VS Pink collection during her performance of "Super Bass." Adam Levine showed us his "Moves," walking the runway with his supermodel lady friend, Anne Vyalitsyna. Fast forward through the lacy push-ups and garters -- let's relive the music moments from last night's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which aired on CBS. Video: Kanye West, "Stronger

Nicki Minaj for OPI, and The Illustrated Nails' Nicki Minaj-inspired designs. Photo: Courtesy of My Pink Friday and The Illustrated Nail We basically died and went to heaven when we found out that Nicki Minaj 's OPI nail lacquer collection (filled with bright green, blue, and pink hues, TONS of glitter, and even a crackle topcoat!) will hit stores in early 2012, but THENNNN *gasps for breath* while we were perusing the ol' Tumblr, the nail art geniuses over at The Illustrated Nail posted some DROP-EVERYTHING-YOU-ARE-DOING-AND-READ-THIS news , which made us even MORE excited for the Nicki x OPI launch. In celebration of Ms. Minaj's new collection, the London-based nail boutique created to-die-for nail art designs inspired by Barbz herself WITH the colors from her collection! I know, I know, it's a lot to take in, and if you live in London, you can sport this original artwork firsthand (heh) or if you don't (like us) you re-create these nails on your own with t

It gets bigger every year, and 2011 was no exception. Enjoy this photo gallery of the 25 best photos from the Victorias Secret Fashion Show in New York City, featuring performances by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj and more. 1 of 25 Scenes from the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, with performances by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj and more. Photos by Brad Barket (AP) and Jamie McCarthy (Getty). 2 of 25 Scenes from the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, with performances by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj and more. Photos by Brad Barket (AP) and Jamie McCarthy (Getty). 3 of 25 Scenes from the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, with performance! s by Jay -Z and Kanye West, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj and more. Photos by Brad Barket (AP) and Jamie McCarthy (Getty). 4 of 25 Scenes from the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, with performances by Jay-Z and Kanye Wes

11/29/2011. (popmusiclife) Nicki Minaj has been named Billboard's "Rising Star" for 2011. On Wednesday, the music industry paper announced the news and that Minaj will be presented with the honor at the Billboard Women in Music Event on December 2 in New York City. Minaj will be joined at the sixth annual event by Billboard Woman of the Year Taylor Swift, her friend and an early booster through radio interviews and a widely seen concert cameo. "I am deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard," says Minaj. "My nation of barbz and I have come a mighty long way; yet we are nowhere close to where God will take us. Sit back and enjoy the ride." more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Nicki Minaj Tour Dates/Tickets Nicki Minaj CDs, DVDs and MP3s Nicki Minaj T-shirts and Posters Nicki Minaj CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info an

Nicki Minaj for OPI, and The Illustrated Nails' Nicki Minaj-inspired designs. Photo: Courtesy of My Pink Friday and The Illustrated Nail We basically died and went to heaven when we found out that Nicki Minaj 's OPI nail lacquer collection (filled with bright green, blue, and pink hues, TONS of glitter, and even a crackle topcoat!) will hit stores in early 2012, but THENNNN *gasps for breath* while we were perusing the ol' Tumblr, the nail art geniuses over at The Illustrated Nail posted some DROP-EVERYTHING-YOU-ARE-DOING-AND-READ-THIS news , which made us even MORE excited for the Nicki x OPI launch. In celebration of Ms. Minaj's new collection, the London-based nail boutique created to-die-for nail art designs inspired by Barbz herself WITH the colors from her collection! I know, I know, it's a lot to take in, and if you live in London, you can sport this original artwork firsthand (heh) or if you don't (like us) you re-create these nails on your own with t

Madonna has called upon Nicki Minaj and MIA to meet up with her in New York. The trio have collaborated on Madonna's forthcoming single 'Give Me All Your Love', which is expected to officially premiere in February. Revealing the news on Twitter, MIA posted: "summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and @NICKIMINAJ > cofffffiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee it iz a good day to get me tho trustttt bitches (sic)" It is thought the threesome will start recording footage for the single's accompanying music video. Earlier this month, a demo version of Madonna's new cut 'Give Me All Your Love' leaked online months ahead of its release. However, the track did not include Minaj and MIA's vocals, meaning that the official version is yet to debut. Madonna reacted to the leak of her new single by saying that her "true fans" wouldn't sabotage her new material by making it available online early . Meanwhile, her manager Guy Oseary stated: "I'm

11/28/2011. (popmusiclife) Nicki Minaj will release her new album on Valentine's Day. Tuesday night, the singer/rapper announced the news via Twitter: "U know what??? There's been a change of plans barbz. I'm announcing the name and date today. How do I get on ustream???" she tweeted. "Its only right to announce it on the anniversary of Pink Friday right barbz???" Minaj released "Pink Friday" last November 22. "Pink Friday : ROMAN RELOADED will be released on Valentines Day, 2012. Heeeee's baaaacccckkkkk," she tweeted, adding, "Its not called Roman Reloaded. Its called PINK FRIDAY : ROMAN RELOADED!!!!!! 4 WORDS!!!! Love u guys soooo much!!! VALENTINES DAY biittcchh!" more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Nicki Minaj Tour Dates/Tickets Nicki Minaj CDs, DVDs and MP3s Nicki Minaj T-shirts and Posters Nicki Minaj CDs, viny

Nicki Minaj 's boyfriend and Cher have become involved in an argument on Twitter. Scaff Beezy took offence when a fan convinced Cher that she was being mocked in Minaj's hit single 'Did It On 'Em'. The fan wrote: "@cher did you know that b-tch @NickiMinaj dissed you in her song DIDITONEM? (sic)" PA Images / Matt Sayles/AP/ Cher replied: "Ive seen lots of people come & go! No biggie!" which prompted Beezy to tweet: "yo @cher listen to the words b4 you say dumb s**t on twitterdo you know what a rap metaphor is??? TM is a cult you dont want it with!!" Minaj eventually became involved herself, addressing the singer: "@Cher #stopit5." Quickly apologising, Cher told irate Minaj fans: "You're right! Im wrong! U R Right! Someone said I was dissed "I've been dissed b4, but instead of finding outI just got defensive! I should know better! Dumb. What does that say about me? Insecure? Want 2b understood? What?&quo

A feud erupted on Twitter on Friday between Cher and Nicki Minajs boyfriend over an alleged diss by Minaj of the legendary music icon. MTV reports the battle started when one of Chers fans tweeted her, @cher did you know that b-tch @NickiMinaj dissed you in her song DIDITONEM? The fan was referring to the song, Did It Onem, from Minajs Pink Friday album, where she raps, If you could turn back time Cher/You used to be here, now youre gone Nair. Cher, not knowing the alleged diss wasnt a diss at all, replied back, Ive seen lots of people come & go! No biggie! This prompted Scaff Beezy, Minajs boyfriend, to come to his girlfriends defense, tweeting, yo @cher listen to the words b4 you say dumb sh-t on twitterdo you know what a rap metaphor is??? TM is a cult you dont want it with!! Cher apologized saying she should have checked the validity of the fans claim that she was being dissed instead of right away getting defensive. Despite taking responsibility for the incident, the angry t

Young Money star Nicki Minaj and music icon Cher clashed online heading into the weekend after fans of both entertainers mistakenly took a Pink Friday line out of context. Reports of their public feud emerged online Saturday (November 26) afternoon. Nicki Minaj and Cher's legions of fans came out to defend their icons after a misconstrued tweet set the social-networking service on fire. It all began with a single tweet that Cher received. "@cher did you know thatbitch @NICKIMINAJ dissed you in her song DIDITONEM," asked one fan. The "diss" was in reference to Nicki's Pink Friday song "Did It On'em," where she raps, "If you could turn back time, Cher/ You used to be here, now you're gone, Nair." The 65-year-old Oscar winner shot back, "Ive seen lots of people come & go! Nobiggie!" ( Rap-Up ) Minaj's alleged boyfriend Scaff Beezy picked up on the dispute and offered his words. Cher retweeted the question wit

News: Nicki Minaj Reaches For The Stars, "My Nation Of Barbz & I Have Come A Mighty Long Way" Friday, Nov 25, 2011 10:29AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Young Money star Nicki Minaj 's 2011 continues to get bigger as she has now been recognized as Billboard's "Rising Star" for the year which she will be officially presented with at an early December ceremony in New York City. Details on Nicki's latest achievement hit the Internet this week. Nicki Minaj has been named Billboard's "Rising Star" for 2011, capping off a year that has seen the hip-hop star top the charts with her massive-selling "Pink Friday" album and, most recently, earn a pair of trophies at the American Music Awards. The Rising Star Award acknowledges Minaj's phenomenal year and will be presented at the Billboard Women in Music Event on Dec. 2 in New York City. In being named Billboard's Rising Star, Minaj follows in the footsteps of Jazmine Sullivan (

. Nicki Minaj Says No to Simon Cowell was a top 11 story of 2011 for March. Here is the recap: (TMZ) Don't plan on seeing Nicki Minaj at the judges table on "X Factor" -- TMZ has learned the rapper will NOT be taking a gig on the show. Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning the flames ... but sources connected to Minaj tell us she won't be a judge on the show ... adding, "There's nothing going on with [X Factor]." Earlier this week, Cowell told reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks with the show were most likely leaked from his own company in an effort to stir up interest in the show - more on this story This Thanksgiving weekend we are looking back at the top 11 Day in Pop stories for each month of 2011. See the other Top 11 of 11 stories here TMZ submitted this story.Copyright TMZ - Excerpted here with permission. X Factor Tour Dates/Tickets X Factor C

Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard 's 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, "Pink Friday." Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, took the opportunity of Billboard 's announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter . Set for release on February 14, Valentine's day next year, Minaj's second album will be called "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," after the rapper's alter ego, Roman Zolanski. The New York native stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles chart at the same time, including hits such as "Your Love," "Super Bass" and "Fly" featuring Rihanna, while "Pink Friday" reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "Nicki Minaj has established herself as a force in hip-hop and pop music, and we're thrilled to recognize her accompli

Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard 's 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, "Pink Friday." Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, took the opportunity of Billboard 's announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter . Set for release on February 14, Valentine's day next year, Minaj's second album will be called "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," after the rapper's alter ego, Roman Zolanski. The New York native stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles chart at the same time, including hits such as "Your Love," "Super Bass" and "Fly" featuring Rihanna, while "Pink Friday" reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "Nicki Minaj has established herself as a force in hip-hop and pop music, and we're thrilled to recognize her accompli

Nicki Minaj has been named Billboard's 2011 Rising Star after the international success of her first album Pink Friday. The US rapper is also the the first artist to have seven songs in the US Hot 100 singles chart at the same time. Tracks such as Your Love, Super Bass and Fly, while Pink Friday reached No. 1 in the Billboard album chart. Billboard editorial director Bill Werde said: "Nicki Minaj has established herself as a force in hip-hop." Previous recipients of the award are R&B star Jazmine Sullivan in 2010, Lady Gaga in 2009 and singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat in 2008. The 28-year-old will collect the award at the annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York on 2 December. She will join country singer Taylor Swift at the ceremony, who was also named Woman of the Year. Nicki Minaj, signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment record label, used Billboard's announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter. Set for release on 14 February next ye

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard 's 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, "Pink Friday." Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Wayne 's Young Money Entertainment , took the opportunity of Billboard's announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter. Set for release on February 14, Valentine's day next year, Minaj 's second album will be called "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," after the rapper's alter ego, Roman Zolanski. The New York native stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles chart at the same time, including hits such as "Your Love," "Super Bass" and "Fly" featuring Rihanna, while "Pink Friday" reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart . "Nicki Minaj has established herself as a force in hip-hop and pop music, and we're thrilled

Nicki Minaj , just named Billboard's Rising Star for 2011, announced on Tuesday night (Nov. 22) that she'll release an album on Feb. 14, titled "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." "Heeeee's baaaacccckkkkk," she wrote on Twitter , referring to her alter ego Roman Zolanski. "Its not called Roman Reloaded. Its called PINK FRIDAY : ROMAN RELOADED!!!!!! 4 WORDS!!!! Love u guys soooo much!!! VALENTINES DAY biittcchh!" Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' Minaj broke the news on the 1-year anniversary of the release of her history making debut album, "Pink Friday." She made no reference to whether "Roman" is just a revamped version of "Pink" or a collection of all new material, but it's no secret the rapper is in the studio. Much More Minaj Nicki Is Billboard's 'Rising Star' Pics: Her Most Outrageous Wigs Nicki & Taylor Dominate AMAs Cash Money co-CEO and founder Brian "Birdman&

NEW YORK Nicki Minaj will have another moment to savor from her super year: Billboard is honoring her as its rising star of 2011. She is slated to get the honor at Billboards Women of the Year event on Dec. 1 in New York City. (Chris Pizzello/Associated Press) - Nicki Minaj poses backstage at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. Minaj said Wednesday she was deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard. She said she and her fans have come a mighty long way but are not close to where God will take us. The rapper and singer has emerged as one of musics most popular entertainers since releasing her debut album Pink Friday late last year. Her hits include Super Bass and Moment 4 Life. Shell have one of her biggest fans on hand as well: Taylor Swift is also being honored as the woman of the year. ____ Online: http://www.billboard.com http://mypinkfriday.com/ Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published

News: Nicki Minaj Seeks Out Pink Revenge, Reveals New LP Title & Release Date Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 12:00AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Young Money's Nicki Minaj is giving fans a reason to anticipate 2012 by announcing her sophomore album's title and release date. Writing on Twitter , Nicki Minaj revealed her new LP will drop on Valentine's Day. "Pink Friday : ROMAN RELOADED will be released on Valentines Day, 2012. Heeeee's baaaacccckkkkk.," she tweeted November 22nd. "Its not called Roman Reloaded. Its called PINK FRIDAY : ROMAN RELOADED!!!!!! 4 WORDS!!!! Love u guys soooo much!!! VALENTINES DAY biittcchh!" ( Nicki Minaj's Twitter ) This week, Cash Money Records' CEO Birdman addressed Nicki's new LP release . Cash Money co-CEO and founder Brian "Birdman" Williams tells Billboard.com that Minaj, whose debut album "Pink Friday" was released last November, is aiming to have her still-untitled sophomore album ou

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:20p.m. Nicki Minajs new album is looking for an early 2012 release says Bryan "Birdman" Williams. The Cash Money Records founder and co-chief executive officer was excited to announce that the singer could be releasing the follow-up to her hit debut Pink Friday very soon. He confirmed that the Super Bass star is having a great time creating new music for the as yet untitled new record. Nicki's back in the studio, so we're looking to drop Nicki in the first quarter, Bryan told Billboard. Bryan also hinted that Nicki may have a new single out earlier than expected. He doesnt want to hold the star back. "Maybe this year? I don't know," he said about releasing a single. "We're really thinking it out. But she's in the studio, and we're looking real soon, because she's ready to go and we're ready to go with her." Pink Friday was a huge commercial and critical success. After its release in November 2010 it pea

Daniel S Levine Singer Nicki Minaj appears backstage after winning the favorite Rap/Hip-Hop artist and favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for "Pink Friday", during the 39th American Music Awards, held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 20, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen Rapper Nicki Minaj is readying her sophomore album for an early 2012 release, after her successful debut, Pink Friday , which was released in 2010. Co-CEO and founder of Minajs label, Cash Money, Brian "Birdman" Williams told Billboard the news, adding that she is currently working in the studio and that the new album should be released in the first quarter of 2012. In the interview, Williams also said that the albums first single could be out as early as before the end of the year. We're really thinking it out. But she's in the studio, and we're looking real soon, because she's ready to go and we're ready to go with her, he said. NME reports that Minaj hinted at another project in Octob

While Drake 's sophomore album is on track for a huge first sales week , his Young Money partner-in-crime, Nicki Minaj , may be releasing her second full-length sooner than expected. Cash Money co-CEO and founder Brian "Birdman" Williams tells Billboard.com that Minaj, whose debut album "Pink Friday" was released last November, is aiming to have her still-untitled sophomore album out in early 2012. "Nicki's back in the studio, so we're looking to drop Nicki in the first quarter," he says. Meanwhile, the album's first single could be released to the masses before the calendar rolls around. "Maybe this year? I don't know," says Birdman. "We're really thinking it out. But she's in the studio, and we're looking real soon, because she's ready to go and we're ready to go with her." AMAs 2011: Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj Win Big on Ladies' Night As Minaj preps her sophomore album, Drake will continue

On Sunday night, Nicki Minaj joined forces with David Guetta for a sexy, amped up performance of their track "Turn Me On" at the American Music Awards . The two kicked off a night that would lead to two wins for the fierce MC, who nabbed trophies for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday. Before Guetta hit the stage, he spoke to MTV News on the red carpet, revealing that his collabo with Minaj would have fans seeing a whole new side of the MC. "To tell you the truth, the fact that I'm performing this record for the first time ... I want to see the reaction that people are gonna have because they are going to hear Nicki like they've never heard her before," he explained of working with Minaj, who also appears on his song "Where Them Girls At." "I'm really happy today because I'm having a #1 record with Usher [for] 'Without You,' which is amazing [and] my first #1 as an artist in the U.S. A

Nicki Minaj Wins Big At American Music Awards By The Associated Press Los Angeles, CA (November 20) -- Nicki Minaj might need to change her hair color to gold. The pink-loving hip-hop diva picked up two trophies Sunday at the American Music Awards. Minaj kicked off the fan-favorite ceremony by sporting a pair of speakers on her much-talked about posterior. She was later honored as favorite rap/hip-hop artist, besting a group that included mentor Lil Wayne, and won favorite rap/hip-hop album for Pink Friday. Theres so much love in this room, beamed the pink-haired Minaj. Adele had been the leading nominee with four awards, but didnt have much of a presence at the show: She was absent from the ceremony because she is recovering from recent throat surgery. She won an award for favorite pop/rock female artist. The award, like several others, were announced backstage. Other winners included Maroon 5 as favorite pop-rock band/duo/group, Taylor Swift as favorite country female artist, Lady

ABC/TIM OGIER It was ladies' night at the 2011 American Music Awards on Sunday night. Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift walked away with multiple awards, while Adele , Beyonc and Jennifer Lopez dominated their respective categories and Katy Perry went home with a special achievement award. So yes, girls rule. But the big question is: Who won Artist of the Year? MORE: Taylor Swift First Look: Watch "Love Story" Now From New Live Concert DVD Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . Swift! The "Back to December" singer, who also won Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, thanked her family, friends and fans...and Selena Gomez , who she called, "my little sister I never had!" Cutest. BFFs. Ever. Minaj opened the show with a performance of her hit song "SuperBass," and after winning Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist Minaj actually gave a shout-out to Swif

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin pose in a pop art world for the newest MAC Viva Glam ad campaign for 2012. The glamorous rapper and the Latin sensation seemed to many an unlikely duo for the ad. But the shot proves that Minaj and Martin make the perfect pair. Against a 1980s-esque pop art background, Minaj poses on a red motorcycle wearing a hot pink latex dress, bubblegum pink hair, lime green eyeshadow, and (of course) MAC's new Viva Glam lipstick. Martin poses next to the blinged-out rapper holding a gigantic MAC lipstick over his head. Martin wears a 50s-style black and white leather vest that shows off his intricate bicep tattoo. The $14 lipsticks, titled Viva Glam Ricky and Viva Glam Nicki, go on sale in February and will benefit MAC's Viva Glam campaign that has raised $224 million for HIV/ AIDS -related causes since 1994, reports the Daily Mail. Like us on Facebook Famed photographer David La Chapelle was at the helm of the shoot, photographing the pair back in July at a s