Los Angeles radio station 102.7 KIIS-FM hosted their annual Wango Tango concert at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre in Irvine, CA on Saturday. Performers included Danity Kane, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, and Pitbull.

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Watch Teyana Taylor perform “Google Me” at Rap-Up’s 3rd Anniversary and Book Release Party at the adidas Originals store in New York City presented by adidas, VTech, Pepsi, Lasonic, and Hennessy.

Rap-Up TV: Teyana Taylor Performs at Rap-Up’s 3rd Anniversary & Book Release Party

Check out additional footage from the party with Teyana, Keri Hilson, Lil Jon, and more on Rap-Up TV.

The Costume Institute Gala held its annual soiree at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. This year’s affair celebrated the Institute’s new exhibit “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.” Guests included Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Robin Thicke with wife Paula Patton, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, and Kimora Lee Simmons.

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Check out all the action on the red carpet and inside at Rap-Up’s 3rd Anniversary and Book Release Party at the adidas Originals store in SoHo, NYC. Keri Hilson hosted and Teyana Taylor performed. Look out for appearances from Lil Jon, Nina Sky, Tiffany Evans, DJ Clue, The D.E.Y., Wynter Gordon, Kwame, and O’Neal McKnight.

Guests rocked adidas and sipped on Pepsi products as well as Hennessy mixed with apple juice in honor of Keri Hilson’s song “Happy Juice.” VIPs went home with $500 gift bags including i931 iPod ghetto blasters from Lasonic, i5871 cordless phones courtesy of VTech, and copies of Rap-Up’s new book Rap-Up: The Ultimate Guide to Hip-Hop and R&B.

Once again, thanks to our sponsors—adidas, VTech, Pepsi, Lasonic, and Hennessy—for making this event possible.

Rap-Up TV: Rap-Up 3rd Anniversary & Book Release Party

View red carpet and inside photos. More photos in the next issue of Rap-Up magazine.

Prince, M.I.A., and Mark Ronson were among the acts who performed on day two of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2008 on Saturday in Indio, CA.

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Rap-Up celebrated its third anniversary and the release of Rap-Up: The Ultimate Guide to Hip-Hop and R&B with a funky, fresh, and fly party on April 17th at the adidas Originals store in SoHo, New York City presented by adidas, Pepsi, VTech, Lasonic, and Hennessy.

Keri Hilson hosted and Teyana Taylor performed an energetic medley of songs including her hit single “Google Me.” DJ Ni** Sky (aka Nicole of Nina Sky) with DJ Stealth worked the ones and twos. Attendees included Lil Jon, Tiffany Evans, DJ Clue, The D.E.Y., O’Neal McKnight, Kwame, Wynter Gordon, D.O.E., Avery Storm, DJ Cassidy, and more.

Guests rocked adidas and sipped on Pepsi products as well as Hennessy mixed with apple juice in honor of Keri Hilson’s song “Happy Juice.” VIPs went home with $500 gift bags including i931 iPod ghetto blasters from Lasonic and i5871 cordless phones courtesy of VTech.

A big thank you to our sponsors—adidas, VTech, Pepsi, Lasonic, and Hennessy—for making this special moment in Rap-Up’s history possible.

Photo above: Nina Sky, Lil Jon, Teyana Taylor, and Keri Hilson.

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Check out photos from the white carpet at Rap-Up’s 3rd Anniversary & Book Release Party at the adidas Originals store in SoHo, New York City presented by adidas, Pepsi, VTech, Lasonic, and Hennessy. Inside Keri Hilson held court while guests sipped on beverages from Pepsi and Hennessy, danced to music by DJ Ni** Sky, and enjoyed a performance by Teyana Taylor. Inside photos can be viewed here.

More photos below.

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Rap-Up celebrated its third anniversary and book release with a star-studded party on Thursday night at the adidas Originals store in SoHo, NYC presented by adidas, Pepsi, VTech, Lasonic, and Hennessy. Keri Hilson hosted and Teyana Taylor performed an electric set.

More photos and video coming soon!

Photo above: Keri Hilson arrives on the white carpet.

Be sure to check Rap-Up.com starting tonight at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST for live coverage of Rap-Up’s star-studded 3rd Anniversary and Book Release Party in New York City presented by adidas, Pepsi, VTech, Lasonic, and Hennessy.

Keri Hilson will host and there will be a special performance by Teyana Taylor. The biggest names in hip-hop and R&B will be in attendance.

Check out the Pepsi Cam all night as we post photos LIVE from the red carpet and inside!

Click here to view the Pepsi Cam.

UPDATE: Check out more photos on WireImage.com.

Beyoncé and Gabrielle Union at the 2nd Annual Two Kings Dinner with Jay-Z and LeBron James during NBA All-Star Weekend 2008 in New Orleans on Saturday. Guests included Ludacris, DJ Clue, Bun B, Terrence and Rocsi, and director Spike Lee.

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