It’s a party and you’re invited. Go behind the cover with Ciara (and her two dogs) on set of her photo shoot for Rap-Up‘s Summer 2009 Issue in New York City. CiCi works for the camera, blows out the candles, and smashes the piñata to celebrate the magazine’s fourth anniversary.

Make sure to get your copy, on sale now at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Target, Kroger, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Safeway, Duane Reade, Walgreens, Hudson News, and other retailers. You can also purchase the issue online.

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.

We’ve updated our star gallery with new photos of celebs posing with Rap-Up. Check out some of your faves including Ciara, Lil Wayne, T.I., LeToya Luckett, Keri Hilson, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Nicole Scherzinger, and more!

Rap-Up Star Gallery

LeToya Luckett strips down…well, not quite, but she does hit the billion-dollar Red Rock Casino, Resort, & Spa, just off the Las Vegas Strip, for a sizzling fashion shoot in Rap-Up‘s Summer 2009 issue, on sale now.

The “She Ain’t Got…” singer spins the wheel on the roulette table, relaxes in the plush penthouse suite, basks in the red glow of the Cherry nightclub, and reclines poolside.

Here’s a peak at what’s inside the pages. Pick up the issue to see the rest of the photos from her sexy shoot.

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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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Rap-Up is rolling out the red carpet with a star-studded 4th Anniversary and Summer 2009 Issue Release Party at one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive hotspots tonight.

We’ll be covering the event live starting at 9 p.m. PST. Make sure you follow us on Twitter @RapUp for all the updates and photos.

All your favorite stars will be there!

Asher Roth is baring all in Rap-Up‘s Summer 2009 issue. The “I Love College” rapper is seen wearing only a strategically placed watch as part of the “Shock Value” campaign for G-Shock. When he arrived on set in Brooklyn, Asher refused to wear clothing, instead opting to go completely nude.

See the revealing result below and pick up the new issue of Rap-Up for the rest of the photos from his off-the-wall shoot.

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Rick Ross already owns vehicles named Oprah, Rihanna, and Lindsay Lohan. Now the “Magnificent” rapper is adding a little tyke to his stable.

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