Kelly Rowland celebrated her 29th birthday by eating her Grammy-decorated cake and working the pole at Haze Nightclub in Las Vegas’ Aria Hotel on Thursday (Feb. 18). Rap-Up.com recently caught up with Claude Kelly (“Party in the U.S.A.”), who’s writing for the birthday girl’s new album.

“She’s more open to trying anything now, and she’s in a place where she can definitely say no,” reveals the songwriter. “She’s Kelly Rowland! I think people are going to like her new stuff a lot.”

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Ludacris sits on the couch with George Lopez to talk music, drink cognac, and reflect on simpler times. Plus, Kelly Rowland and David Guetta perform their smash “When Love Takes Over” on Thursday’s “Lopez Tonight.”

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After dancing to the top of the charts with French DJ David Guetta last summer and co-hosting Bravo’s “The Fashion Show,” the future looks bright for Kelly Rowland.

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It looks like everybody’s favorite St. Louis rapper is ready to make a comeback in 2010. Following the release of 2008’s Brass Knuckles, Nelly has a new album in the works. The Derrty Ent. CEO has been holed up in the studio with acclaimed producer Jim Jonsin, the mastermind behind hits like Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” and Beyoncé’s “Sweet Dreams.”

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Nelly and Kelly are back for another round. The “Dilemma” collaborators recorded a follow-up to their 2002 smash called “Gone” for Nelly’s new album, due next year. The song, which Nelly calls “DL Part 2,” was co-produced by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love. Check out their studio session below.

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Kelly Rowland was the surprise performer at the GREY GOOSE Characters & Cocktails Ball held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Sunday (Dec. 13). Hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, the event was attended by more than 700 guests including Lily Allen, Kevin Spacey, and Elizabeth Hurley. Ms. Kelly performed a 45-minute set which included a Destiny’s Child medley and her hit with David Guetta, “When Loves Takes Over.”

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Mario gets the remix treatment from the Lil’ Chico Pitbull and Kelly Rowland, who adds her sexy vocals to his second single “Thinkin’ About You” from his fourth album D.N.A.

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50 Cent dreams of raising three little Curtises with Kelly Rowland in the video for “Baby by Me.” Ne-Yo joins the family affair in the Chris Robinson-directed clip shot in New York and L.A.

Due to its leak, the physical release of Fif’s fourth album Before I Self Destruct has been pushed up to November 16, while the digital release will occur one week earlier on November 9.

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Kelly Rowland has babies by 50 Cent in the video for “Baby by Me” from Fiddy’s fourth album Before I Self Destruct, arriving November 23. Watch a sneak peek below courtesy of MTV. The full clip with Ne-Yo premieres Monday, November 2, on MTV Jams.

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