Although her “American Idol” gig continues to grab headlines, Mariah Carey is actively back in the studio working on her next album. She reunited with The-Dream this week, sharing a photo with her Lambs on Twitter.

“Living The-American-Dream pon de studio,” tweeted Mimi, rocking a pair of hot pink leggings and a black tank top as The-Dream hid his face behind a fan of money.

The two previously worked together on her 2009 album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel including the singles “Obsessed” and “H.A.T.E.U.” The-Dream is now Executive Vice President of A&R at Mariah’s label, Def Jam Records.

Mariah seems to be recruiting plenty of big names for her next project. The pop diva was in the lab with R. Kelly during her trip to Chicago last month and enlisted Rick Ross and Meek Mill for her single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).”

The-Dream is heading from the studio to the boardroom. The singer-songwriter has been named Executive Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Records.

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On the eve of his album release, 2 Chainz stopped by “106 & Park” and was treated to plenty of surprises from some of his friends and collaborators. His fellow Playaz Circle member Dolla Boy congratulated him on his successful solo career as well as The-Dream, who he worked with on “Extremely Blessed” off Based on a T.R.U. Story.

When he was least expecting it, his mentor Scarface appeared from backstage. “Ya’ll gotta stop this before I have an anxiety attack,” said 2 Chainz, who is clearly not a fan of surprises.

With his celebrity status comes the rumors including the time his mother thought he was part of the Illuminati after hearing an interview he did. “I didn’t know where people were getting it from for a long time because I know I work hard and I know I believe in God, so when my mom called, I said, ‘You know better than that, ma!’” he said.

Deuce also answered a series of “T.R.U. or Not T.R.U.” questions from the audience. Hear the truth directly from 2 Chainz.

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The-Dream gets hooked on a “Dope Bitch” in his gritty-and-glamorous video featuring Pusha T. The Grammy-winning hitmaker stands on a mound of cocaine bricks and rides alongside a model in a classic car, while his G.O.O.D. Music co-star takes it back to his dope boy roots in the white powder-filled scenes.

Dream is readying his fourth album Love IV MMXII, which is expected to feature collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Gucci Mane.

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The-Dream serves up a quick fix of his video for “Dope Bitch” featuring Pusha T. The Grammy-winning hitmaker takes us behind the scenes of the gritty-and-glamorous shoot in Los Angeles. He stands on a mound of cocaine bricks and rides alongside a model in a classic car, while his G.O.O.D. Music co-star takes it back to his dope boy roots in his scenes.

Dream is readying his fourth album Love IV MMXII for an August 14 release. It is expected to feature collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Gucci Mane.

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The dads got their due this Father’s Day as celebrities paid tribute to the father figures in their lives. Chris Brown took a break from his busy schedule and returned home to spend the day with his pops.

Fresh from Ireland where he was shooting the Jimi Hendrix biopic All Is by My Side, André 3000 joined his OutKast partner-in-rhyme and fellow father Big Boi for a poolside party with their kids.

Young Jeezy kicked it with his son and his mother, who he presented with Louis Vuitton luggage for her birthday. Game received a framed photo of his family from his daughter Cali Dream. The Weeknd poured out some Hennessy with Drake’s father Dennis Graham. Jaden Smith and his famous father Will posed together for a father-son pic, while Swizz Beatz enjoyed some fun in the sun with his wife and youngest son Egypt.

See how some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest stars spent their Father’s Day.

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In celebration of Father’s Day, some of hip-hop and R&B’s familiar faces pay tribute to the dedicated dads. Tank, Nick Cannon, Ice-T, Bobby Brown, The-Dream, Diggy Simmons, and more reminisce with BET on their fondest memories, while showing love to their own.

The-Dream shares what makes a good Father’s Day gift, Elle Varner reveals the unfashionable item her father bought her from Costco, and 17-year-old Diggy cherishes every moment he spends with his famous father, Rev Run.

Nick Cannon, whose twins Monroe and Moroccan turned one in April, is enjoying fatherhood. “I’ve always been a family person, so just that idea of when you see them start to recognize and understand who their parents are between me and my wife, and them to take after certain traits and habits that we have, that’s the thing that’s really important to me,” he said.

Happy Father’s Day!

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The-Dream brought out some fly whips and bad chicks while shooting the video for his new single “Dope Bitch” with Pusha T. The platinum hitmaker sported a Bulls cap and gold chains around his neck as he cozied up to a gun-toting model, while his G.O.O.D. Music co-star kicked back in a chair during one of his scenes.

Dream is readying his fourth album Love IV MMXII for an August 14 release. It is expected to feature collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Gucci Mane.

Check out more pics from the set of “Dope Bitch” below.

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