After announcing their Wrigley gum jingles earlier in the day, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo took to the stage to perform at a show at the Nokia Theater in NYC, which was attended by Jay-Z, Akon, and Danity Kane’s Dawn Richards.

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The Hip-Hop Caucus and T.I. have joined forces to launch a new voter registration program called “Respect My Vote!” aimed at mobilizing and educating young people who are not in college.

The campaign was unveiled yesterday at a press event in Washington, DC, with celebrities such as Yung Berg, Dawn from Danity Kane, DJ Green Lantern, Maino, Wale, and Young Steff.

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Rap-Up.com exclusive! T.I. shot the video for his first official single, “Whatever You Like,” over the weekend with director Dave Meyers (Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Britney Spears). On Friday, T.I. was in Malibu filming at a private, modern beachfront residence and on Saturday, he was in Los Angeles shooting scenes at Presse, an ultra-chic clothing boutique.

Look for the video to premiere sometime next month. Listen to the song here.

Jim Jones, Juicy J, Project Pat, Akon, and DJ Paul on set of the video for “That’s Right,” the second single off Three 6 Mafia’s Last 2 Walk.

Three 6 Mafia reveal their “Golden Ladies” in Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue. Find out who made the cut.

Nas celebrated the release of his Untitled album in his usual bottle poppin’ style this past Tuesday night at the Red Bull Space in New York City. Nas arrived fashionably late and greeted execs, chatted up the crowd, and clicked pics with other artists.

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Here are some pics from the set of N.E.R.D.’s “Everyone Nose (Remix)” video featuring Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pusha T of the Clipse. The video was directed by Hype Williams and shot against green screen.

More pics over at the BBC Blog.

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Vitaminwater celebrated MLB All-Star Week with the Homers in the Hudson Event at Hudson Terrace in NYC on Monday. 50 Cent and G-Unit, Aubrey O’Day, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, and Russell Simmons were in attendance.

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Alicia Keys performed at Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy Stadium in Paris on Saturday as part of the international leg of her As I Am tour.

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Rihanna performed “Umbrella” with Jay-Z at the 3rd Annual Thisday “Africa Rising” Festival in Abuja, Nigeria. Usher, Mary J. Blige, and Chris Brown were also on the bill.

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Check out some pics taken on the set of Nelly’s new video for “Body On Me” featuring Ashanti and Akon. The video was shot at the Red Rock Casino, Resort, & Spa in Las Vegas with director Benny Boom. Ashanti is looking good good in the swimsuit photo below.

Updated with more photos.

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