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Beyonce Gives Birth to Twins!!!!!!!!!

Oh, joyous day, celebrity gossip followers. The Beybies have arrived! Following days of speculation and months of excitement, Beyonce has finally given birth to her twins. According to multiple outlets, the singer and famous husband Jay Z are now the proud parents of a new little boy and girl. 411 Showbiz was the first to report the news and is saying the couple welcomed the new additions to their family early last week. The children were both either Monday or Tuesday, the celebrity gossip source reports, which could explain another notable circumstance. That’s allegedly the reason why Jay Z was a no-show for the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction in New York on Thursday night.  There is no word on the baby names as of yet, but we’ll keep you up to speed on all of the developments.  The legendary artist announced on February 1 that she was expecting child number-two and child number-three, sharing an artistic Instagram photo at the time along with a simple caption. We would like to share our love and happiness , it reads at the time. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters . The beloved couple is already parents to a five-year old girl named Blue Ivy. Aside from this initial statement, Beyonce and Jay Z kept relatively mum about the pregnancy since alerting the world. Despite saying very little about the topic, however, the artist satisfied the incessant buzzing of her Beyhive by often flaunting her baby bump online. View Slideshow: Beyonce: See All Her Glorious Pregnancy Photos! She posed at various times for professional pregnancy photo shoots, while also kept her official websites updates with images. The ones included in the above gallery iffer some of the best and most personal documentation of the pregnancy experience. Beyonce even performed a nine-minute set at the Grammy Awards just two weeks after announcing her expecting state because… of course she did. She’s Beyonce.  In the days leading up to the star giving birth, the rumor mill churned at a nearly record rate with chatter that the blessed event either had occurred or was about to occur. After sister Solange Knowles canceled a concert in late May and mother Tina Knowles was spotted at Cedars Sinai Hospital, people started to wonder. Is it any wonder that a handful of conspiracy-loving Internet users wondered if the twins had already been born ? This just gives you an idea of the level of excitement that’s been surrounding Beyonce’s womb for weeks on end now. We don’t imagine the fervor and fan interest will subside anytime soon, either. Just a hunch we’re getting for some reason. Everyone here at The Hollywood Gossip would like to extend our congratulations to the family during this joyous time! UPDATE : We are receiving word that Beyonce’s twins are hospitalized with health issues . Follow the link for details …

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BMI Drops Kim Burrell From Gospel Honors Over Anti-Gay Rant

Kim Burrell Cut From BMI Gospel Celebration It’s looking like Kim Burrell isn’t about to be welcomed anywhere but that pulpit where she declared death on homosexuals a few weeks back, because more and more people are distancing themselves from her. After already getting dropped from multiple appearances and even losing her radio show…even more L’s are coming her way. In an official statement, BMI announced that they have formally dropped Kim from their upcoming celebration of gospel, since they are an inclusive organization, and Burrell’s views are clearly not in line with that message… BMI’s Trailblazers of Gospel Music is an annual celebration of gospel music and its many talented songwriters. Given the controversy surrounding this year’s co-honoree Kim Burrell, we have asked her to not take part in the ceremony in order to allow the focus to remain on the songwriters and their music. BMI was founded over 76 years ago with an open door policy to welcome songwriters across all genres, and that same spirit of tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness continues today. WELP. But hey, despite all the backlash, Kim seems set and comfortable with sticking to her statements. We guess holding on to her hateful rhetoric is worth more than those checks to her… Instagram

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Stevie Ryan: Comedian Mocks Farrah Abraham, Daughter Sophia

You may remember Stevie Ryan from the time she exposed Nathan Griffith when he was attempting to cheat on Jenelle Evans . So we already know that Stevie thinks Nathan is an idiot, and now the comedian is sharing other not-so-controversial opinions about Teen Mom 's biggest trainwrecks. Hey, just because they're easy targets doesn't mean you shouldn't take the shot. Some will say that Stevie's latest Instagram video (below) goes too far, as it pokes some fun at Farrah Abraham's 6-year-old daughter, Sophia. Of course, what Stevie is really making fun is Farrah herself, as well as her willingness to involve her offspring in random celebrity feuds. In case you're a Teen Mom fan who somehow wasn't aware,  Farrah is beefing with Nicki Minaj at the moment. Naturally, the semi-literate Farrah is getting owned by Nicki, who basically talks smack for a living, so in a recent moment of desperation, the always-classy Ms. Abraham recorded her daughter calling Nicki a “loser.” So when she busts out her Sophia impression in this clip, Stevie is really mocking Farrah and her willingness to settle her disputes by having her first grader bust out Donald Trump's favorite insult on social media. Did Stevie cross a line? Maybe. But Farrah definitely had this coming.

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Don McLean: Arrested For Domestic Violence!

Don McLean, who wrote and sang the classic 1971 song “American Pie,” was arrested and charged with domestic violence this morning. The 70-year-old Don got popped in the suburban town of Camden, Maine, after police responded to a 911 call from his house at 2:00 a.m. It is unknown who McLean allegedly assaulted, but he was arrested without incident to the Knox County jail for this sorrowful mug shot. More details of the domestic violence incident have not been released, though McLean his married to photographer Patrisha McLean. “American Pie,” part of the American lexicon, is one of the most covered songs ever and got McLean into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also got pretty rich off of the interminable ballad. The one-hit wonder recently sold off the handwritten lyrics to “American Pie” to Christie’s Auction House for a reported $1.2 million. Should cover bail money at least. View Slideshow: Celebrity Mug Shots: BOOK ‘EM!

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Seen On The Scene: Tamar Braxton, Zendaya, Faith Evans And More At BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Zendaya and Ludacris were among top winners at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Friday in Los Angeles. Ludacris Wins 2014 President’s Award At BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards In Los Angeles Broadcast Music, Inc.®, (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, presented the BMI President’s Award to Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on August 22. The star-studded event celebrates the songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs of the previous year. Ludacris was honored for his outstanding achievement in songwriting and his profound global influence on culture and the entertainment industry. As the 2014 President’s Award recipient, Ludacris joins an elite list of previous honorees that includes will.i.am, Adam Levine, Carlos Vives, Taylor Swift and Pitbull. The night’s top honoree got the crowd moving with a medley of his greatest hits including “Fantasy,” “How Low Can You Go,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Area Codes,” and “Yeah,” joined by special guest Mystikal. The evening also featured a slew of performances: rapper TeeFlii and DJ Goofy delivered “24 Hours”; Tamar Braxton offered “Love and War”; and a special set by DJ Mustard and YG. Additional top honors were presented at the awards ceremony: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Can’t Hold Us” earned the Song of the Year prize; Lil Wayne was crowned the Songwriter of the Year for penning hits “Ball,” “Bandz A Make Her Dance,” “Beware,” “Love Me,” “No Worries,” and “Pop That.” DJ Mustard won the coveted Producer of the Year award and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. accepted the prestigious Publisher of the Year crystal for having 14 of the most-performed songs from the previous year. BMI also recognized top producers Mike Dean, Noel “Detail” Fisher, Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon, Ryan Lewis and Kanye West. Zendaya won the BMI Social Star Award. Selected by fans voting via Twitter, the award salutes the BMI R&B/hip-hop songwriter who has best demonstrated the power of social media to showcase their songwriting talents. During the ceremony, BMI also recognized the songwriters of Billboard No. 1 singles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts over the past year. BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton shared the evening’s hosting duties with Revolt TV Vice President, Marketing Kenny Burns. BMI partnered with City National Bank, Revolt TV, and Red Bull to present the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. For a complete list of 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop winners, please visit: http://bmi.com/hiphopwinners2014 . Hit the flip for more photos from the evening. WENN

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Snoop Dogg, Drake And B.O.B. Honored At BMI Urban Awards

Urban music’s top creators shared the stage August 26 at BMI’s Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. The annual event celebrates the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s most-performed r&b, rap and hip-hop songs in the BMI repertoire. The 2011 ceremony featured high-wattage star power and broke BMI records. The incomparable Snoop Dogg was honored as a BMI Icon. With seven songs among the most-performed, Drake accepted his first BMI Urban Songwriter of the Year crown. At 22, B.o.B. became the youngest songwriter ever to win BMI Urban Song of the Year thanks to his “Nothin’ on You,” featuring Bruno Mars. Only 20 years old, Lexus “Lex Luger” Lewis carved out his own place in BMI history, becoming the youngest ever to be named BMI Urban Producer of the Year. In addition to Luger, BMI honored Top Producers Polow Da Don, Daniel “Kane Beatz” Johnson, R. Kelly and Kanye West. Universal Music Publishing Group scored 13 songs among the year’s most-performed and claimed the BMI Urban Publisher of the Year crystal. Click Here To Read The Rest And See Photos From The Event At HipHopWired.com

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Jerry Leiber, Famous Songwriter, Dead at 78

Jerry Leiber, one of the most famous songwriters of his era, has passed away from cardiopulmonary failure. He was 78. Often working with Mike Stolle, Leiber was born in Baltimore and penned such iconic tracks as “Stand By Me” and “Jailhouse Rock.” The partners met in high school and started writing together soon after. Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock “He was my friend, my buddy, my writing partner for 61 years,” Stoller said. “We met when we were 17 years old. He had a way with words. There was nobody better. I am going to miss him.” Leiber is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is survived by three children, Jed, Oliver, and Jake; and two grandchildren, Chloe and Daphne.

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Pretel Best Rock Intrumental Performance

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Pretel Best Rock Intrumental Performance

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Empire State of Mind Songwriters – one on one with John Norris

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Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson Split

‘We’ve decided to end our marriage,’ Reynolds confirms to MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson Photo: Kevin Mazur Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson are separating, MTV News has confirmed. TMZ first reported that the couple had split up and that things are “amicable” between them. As of now, neither has filed for divorce, according to the website, but they are living separately. “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage,” Reynolds said in a statement to MTV News. “We entered our relationship with love and it’s with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated.” Us Weekly reports that the split happened about two weeks ago and notes that “the big problem with their relationship is the distance,” a source said, adding, “They spent a lot of time apart when they are working. … She’s been unhappy for a while.” The pair married in 2008 in Canada after being engaged earlier that year, and while they remained relatively private, they have spoken about their love for each other. In the May issue of InStyle, Johansson opened up about being married to the “Green Lantern” star, saying, “I mean, you’re married, and suddenly you have your own family. There’s a nice comfort in that. That part of your life is certain, in a way. You’ve got your home in that other person.” At the Tony Awards in June, when she took the stage to accept her award, she gave a nod to her husband, thanking “the Canadian I live with.” Reynolds told GQ that the actress was “the best part” of his life and even joked about his People Sexiest Man Alive nod, explaining that Johansson would have a different way to ask him to do chores around the house. “Now it’s going to be, ‘Sexiest Man, take out the garbage,’ ” he laughed. “That does sound better.” Related Photos The Way They Were: Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson

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