Rap-Up celebrated its 4th Anniversary & Summer Issue Release with an exclusive party presented by VTech and G-Shock at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif., on June 26.

Cover star Ciara hosted and LeToya Luckett, Adrienne Bailon, Melody Thornton, Lil’ Mama, Teairra Mari, Shanell, and more helped mark the special occasion. Click here for photos.

Maxwell performed songs off his first album in seven years, BLACKsummers’night, at P.C. Richard & Son Theater in New York City on Wednesday. The R&B crooner’s album is pulling in big numbers with first-week estimates between 275-300,000.

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Adrienne Bailon tells Rap-Up TV where she was when she heard the King of Pop had passed away and reflects on meeting him in-person.

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Cover star Ciara poses with the Summer 2009 issue of Rap-Up at Rap-Up‘s 4th Anniversary & Summer Issue Release Party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on Friday (June 26).

LeToya Luckett, Adrienne Bailon, Lil’ Mama, Teairra Mari, Melody Thornton, and Shanell were among those who attended the star-studded event presented by VTech and G-Shock. DJ Skee manned the ones and twos, playing everything from Michael Jackson to The Game.

VIPs went home with gift bags valued at over $500, including a G-Shock/Baby-G watch, VTech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet radio, VTech LS5145 Bluetooth cordless phone, SUPER sunglasses, ck one fragrance, Griffin iPhone case, Chaser vintage T-shirt, and Vans bag.

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Adrienne Bailon brags about her hotness on “This Hot,” a new track reportedly written by The-Dream and produced by Bryan-Michael Cox. The former 3LW member and Cheetah Girl is recording her debut solo album for Island Def Jam. This lukewarm offering needs a little more time in the oven.

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Always original, Lady GaGa raised the fashion bar yet again at 102.7 KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango 2009 on Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, Calif.

The radio concert featured performances and appearances by the Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Soulja Boy, Flo Rida, Kevin Rudolf, Pitbull, Adrienne Bailon, and more.

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Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson returned to where it all started, “American Idol,” to perform “If This Isn’t Love” on Wednesday’s results show.

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Once a member of 3LW and the Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Bailon can now add Island Def Jam signee to her résumé.

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