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By Astrid Rivera

For the past three days everyone has been gushing over the birth of baby Blue Ivy Carter -that is except for the New York State Health Department. After receiving numerous complaints from some very irritated parents, the health department is launching an investigation on Lenox Hill Hospital where the diva gave birth. Particularly, it's going to look into the hospital's eager willingness to accommodate Beyonce's every need while denying other parents access to their newborns.

The proud parents took over several of the hospital's executive suites and had more security than President Obama himself. While the hospital remains tight lipped, they have admitted to taking extra precautions with the arrival of Blue Ivy, such as having security cameras covered up with tape. Blue's rapper-mogul dad, Jay-Z, reportedly paid the hospital $1.3 million for the special treatment.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is siding with the famous couple, specifically with their money. During a press conference held on Tuesday Mayor Bloomberg said,

"If the hospital got paid a lot of money and it let them provide services to other people who don't have insurance or can't afford it, I'm not so sure it's a bad thing."

He went on to say,

"Full-paying patients are very valuable to hospitals in this day and age."

However, he did agree that closing off the maternity ward to other parents was unnecessary, something the hospital completely denies.

Although the state investigation will take time, if found guilty the hospital could face fines into the thousands of dollars but with $1.3 million in their pocket, who cares? Definitely not Blue Ivy Carter, who just became the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard charts song. The super famous baby can be heard at the end of Jay-Z's new song "Glory".

Wow, just three days old and this baby already has more accomplishments than I do! But with parents like Beyonce and Jay-Z, success is to be expected.

What do you think is next for baby Blue Ivy Carter?

Tags Astrid Rivera, Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, Jay Z, Michael Bloomberg, pop news

By Michael Lopez

Only celebrities at the level of Beyonce and Jay-Z could spark this much attention over a baby name. But two days after the birth of the couple's daughter Blue Ivy, gossip blogs are on fire over the origins of the mysterious nombre.

The New York Daily News had some interesting theories about the Blue Ivy moniker. They believe papa Jay's smash 2001 record The Blueprint had something to do with it. A turning point in Hova’s career, the album also included several references to the word "blue" in its lyrics.

As far as Ivy goes, people are guessing mama Beyonce had some influence with that. Her latest album was titled 4, which in Roman numerals stands as "IV." Bey also claims that the number holds a major significance in her life.

"We all have special numbers in our lives, and four is that for me," she said in a previous interview. "It's the day I was born, my mother's birthday, and a lot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth. April 4 is my wedding date."

What do you think about Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby name? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 4, Baby Chisme, Beyonce, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Blue Ivy, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Jay Z, popnews, The Blueprint

By J.Sand La Diiva

Hola Mis Blogamolies! Last Night Miami was invaded by THE THRONE! Well, by Jay Z & Kanye West who really made us “WATCH THE THRONE”!!

The night was truly STAR-STUDDED! First up we had Mr. Miami Heat himself, Dwayne Wade, with his beautiful girlfriend Gabrielle Union and let me tell you the crowd went wild, but not as wild as when fellow teammate Lebron James came into the VIP section and both were all in Heat gear representing the Miami Heat!

Then it got a little crazy everyone, from Will Smith, Pharrell, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, DJ Irie and NEW YORK YANKEES' own Jorge Posada and Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez (Qué papi!) were ready to get the show started. Even Beyoncé and baby bump were in attendance but secretly got around so she wouldn't be seen.

Mrs. Carter had plenty to distract the crowd from her, everything from the super HD video screens and light show to the double rising stage that Hova and Kanye started their performances from. They covered all their mega hits from the “Watch the Throne” album and their individual classics as well.

Mr. West hit us with some hits such as "Stronger", "Gold Digger", "Through the Wire" and my personal favorite "All of the Lights"; Jay-Z did super classics like "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)," "Jigga What Jigga Who” and "99 Problems."

They kept the music and entertainment coming and gave every concert goer their money's worth! Oh and the fashion went from Hovas classic Yankee fitted to Kanye's crazy style! I think that absolutely nothing was better than the "record" that Jay-Z and Kanye West broke singing "N****s In Paris."

They had previously stated that the record had been to do the song 3 times and in Miami they did it 5 TIMES! Every time it was done the crowd went wild including D-Wade & LeBron! It was definitely an experience of a lifetime! Make sure you keep up to date and with all the chismes about Jay-Z and Kanye West and your favorite artists here on www.TR3S.com

Un besito,
J.Sand La Diiva

Tags A-Rod, Beyonce, BLOGGER: J.Sand La Diiva, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Hova, Jay Z, Jigga, Jorge Posada, Kanye West, Lebron James, Miami, Miami Heat, Pharrell, Watch the Throne, Will Smith

By Sugey Palomares

It seems like the entire world has been obsessed with Beyoncé's baby bump after her surprise reveal during her "Love on Top" performance at the VMA's. Twitter exploded with a record of over 8,500 tweets and even spawned a Twitter page (properly named @BeyJayFetus) for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's unborn baby.

Now rumors are starting to swirl suggesting that Beyoncé was wearing a prosthetic baby belly during an interview with Australia's Sunday Night TV program. Several photos have surfaced revealing frozen frames of the pop star as she sits down, which shows her baby bump appearing to collapse. The theory is that the "Halo" singer has paid a surrogate to carry her child.

Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, we have outlined five reasons why Beyoncé's fake baby bump rumors are stupid:

1: Only in telenovelas do we hear about women faking their pregnancies so they can steal an innocent woman's baby and trap the love of their lives into a happily ever after.

2: Why would anyone in the spotlight and with as much attention as Beyoncé fake their own pregnancy?! Paparazzi are bound to take a shot of the fake belly at some point!

3: If Beyoncé is too posh to push and rather have a surrogate do all the dirty work then why didn't she just simply adopt?

4: If her belly seems bigger in some appearances than others it may just be because she finished a bucket of Popeye's fried chicken, okay! She is eating for two.

5: She's probably had so many people rub that belly by now. Don't you think someone would have noticed a hollow shell of a belly?

What are your thoughts on Beyonce's fake baby bump rumors?

Tags Beyonce, Celebrity Babies, Chisme, Jay Z, popnews

By Sugey Palomares

Beyoncé is still falling in love just like she mentions in her colorful "Countdown" video. The beautiful mother-to-be may be accused of plagiarizing her dance routine in the new music video, but she claims her marriage to Jay-Z is 100% authentic. Beyoncé spoke to Bazaar about her relationship with the hip-hop mogul and revealed why they waited so long to start a family. She is due in February.

On Jay-Z:

"We have been together since I was 20 years old. We took our time and developed an unbreakable friendship before we got married. But, like anything great and successful in your life, marriage takes hard work and sacrifice. It has to be something both you and your husband deeply want."

She adds:

"The best thing about marriage is the amount of growth you have because you can no longer hide from your fears and insecurities. There's someone right there calling you out on your flaws and building you up when you need the support. If you are with the right person, it brings out the best version of you."

In regards to starting a family she reveals:

"It was important to me that I gave myself time to focus on becoming the woman I want to be, building my empire, my relationship, and my self-worth, before I became a mother."

We don't see anything wrong with that! Sounds like these two are going to last a lifetime. What do you think?

Tags Baby News, Beyonce, Chisme, Jay Z, popnews

By Michael Lopez

Last week there were plenty of speculations about what would go down at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. There were bickering family members, dropouts from the roster, and slanderous accusations from the Conrad Murray trial. But despite all of the chisme, the overseas event was a major hit. It even featured three surprise guests, namely Michael's three children Prince, Paris, and Blanket.

Dressed just like their dear old Dad, the Jackson clan thanked the crowd and even broke out some dance moves to Michael's classic "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."

"We're very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father," Paris said before introducing Beyoncé via satellite. "Beyoncé carries the torch lit by our father and it gives me great pleasure to introduce this woman."

Plenty of other Jackson family members made sure to show their appreciation too. Original J5 singers Marlon, Tito, and Jackie performed classic hits from their heyday, while mother Katherine smiled on from the audience. It's interesting to note that Janet Jackson was a no show at the event, though many claim it was because of the ongoing Murray trial.

And for the 50,000 fans who showed up at Wales' Millenium Stadium, Janet's absence was not sorely missed. They cheered ecstatically as artists like Gladys Knight, Cee Lo Green, and Smokey Robinson took the stage (which was shaped to match Michael's trademark glove).

Ne-Yo kicked off the performances, donning some MJ gear for his rendition of "Billie Jean." Jamie Foxx wowed the crowd with his MC skills and with a heartfelt interpretation of "Rock With You".

If there were any criticisms of the night, they were most likely aimed at Christina Aguilera. Not necessarily for her singing (she did a live version of "Smile"), but for her unflattering outfit, which one blogger called a "mangled mess."

Above all though, the concert proved that MJ's spirit is still alive and well. And judging by the way that Blanket moved on stage, it looks like his legacy is still completely intact.

What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Beyonce, Blanket Jackson, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Gladys Knight, Hot Stuff, Jackson 5, Jamie Foxx, Michael Forever, michael jackson, Ne-Yo, Paris Jackson, popnews, Prince Jackson, Smokey Robinson

By Harry Pagancoss

Beyoncé and JLo have amazingly beautiful skin. You know, celebrities always focus on looking good and having a flawless complexion, don't you? We all want celebrity-like skin! The issue here is: do you have the budget to spend all your dinero to buy creams and beauty treatments? If you don't, oatmeal has come to the rescue because I don't think JLo will be taking us with her to the spa any time soon.

When I think of oatmeal, I always imagine mouthwatering cookies made with brown sugar, oatmeal and butter, or a berry streusel crusted with sugar and oatmeal crumbs as a topping. To me, oatmeal is one of those foods that brings back memories, especially the sweet smell coming out of the kitchen during the morning on weekends.

The best part is that, it is so good for you. Besides being nutritious and full of curative properties that will help you stay fit and healthy, it can also help you stay as pretty as you are now. Even that pesky pimple may be fixed with this magical ingredient.

Why is oatmeal magical? Some of this cereal’s benefits include the absorption of dirty particles off our skin and helps calm down irritations. It also prevents dehydration and thus, helps to keep the skin moist and protected. In essence, oatmeal helps to balance pretty much every type of skin. These are just a few of all the virtues surrounding this flaky goodness.

Your local grocery store may offer oatmeal in a variety of ways: from oatmeal flour to old-fashion rolled oats. I suggest getting the rolled oats and then using your blender to break them into a finer ingredient. While I have not done a scientific study, I think that breaking it into smaller oats will provide you with maximum benefit.

Beneficial Face Mask

Mix some of your neutral body wash with a few tablespoons of oatmeal and use it as a scrub during your next shower.

Tags Beauty, Beyonce, Harry Pagancoss, J.LO, kitchen remedies, Oatmeal, Skin Remedies

By Michael Lopez

The music world got quite a bit of exciting chisme at this year's VMAs. Strolling down the red carpet, Beyoncé proudly announced the news of her first child. But will the little bundle of joy be her hubby Jay-Z's first offspring? If the latest rumors are true, the answer is no.

According to reports, Jigga already has a nine-year-old son with Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. Apparently the father of Scott's ex-boyfriend has opened up to Star Magazine, revealing all sorts of details about the Junior Jay-Z.

The article claims that DNA tests have confirmed Jay's paternity and he has been secretly paying Shenelle child support for years. The informant also went on to say that the hip hop mogul regularly visits the boy and does have a relationship with him.

"[Shenelle] says he's a good father and he has a lot of interest in [the boy]," the spy told Star. "It was a big old mess at one time, but I think once they resolved the issue of fatherhood, of paternity, I think things started to level off."

Let's just hope the little guy's stepmom doesn't take the news too hard.

Do you believe the latest Jay-Z rumor? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Baby Chisme, Beyonce, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Jay Z, Shenelle Scott

By Ikam Acosta

DJ Solange Knowles, better known for being Beyoncé's sister, had quite a stressful Saturday night after not being allowed into a Miami Beach club. The reason? She was carrying a giant banana. Uh, what? Yes, you read that right. Miami Beach club goers never cease to amaze me.

Knowles was denied entrance to the Cameo this weekend because she was holding a "5-foot tall, inflatable banana." She became hostile and got into an altercation with the police after refusing to leave.

The pseudo-celebrity, however, believes she was turned away because of discrimination. She went on a 20-line Twitter rant about how police abuse their power and Miami clubs exercise discriminative practices. She should have left her yellow friend at home.

She stated in her tweets that she could have left quietly, but wanted to publicize this incident to raise awareness. Solange claims the police pulled a weapon on her, but no one else has verified this as of yet. The department told her to file a formal complaint, and they will be investigating these allegations.

Beyoncé's sister became "unruly with off-duty officers" after they tried to calm her down. She claims an officer pulled a knife on her and threatened to deflate her giant banana.

Solange, please take your banana and go home. Beyoncé has enough things to focus on besides having to worry about her little sister getting into trouble on a Saturday night. The singer just announced she was preggers at this years Video Music Awards.

What do you think, readers? Racism, or inability to accessorize?

Tags Beyonce, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Chisme, Solange Knowles

By Michael Lopez

You know you're a pretty important star if your pregnancy overshadows the entire 2011 Video Music Awards. But that's what happened Sunday night when Beyoncé debuted her baby bump on the MTV black carpet. Though Jay-Z and B gossip did dominate the night, the VMAs still delivered plenty of great moments, like retro Bruno Mars jams and greaser punk Gagas!

As promised, Lady Gaga opened the show with a big surprise. Rather than don another outlandish outfit, the Little Monster mixed things up and came dressed as a man for her performance of "You and I." Interestingly, Gaga's “dude” persona hung around most of the night, flirting with sexy lady celebs like Britney Spears.

Britney happened to get quite a bit of love from both the fans and the voters. Her "Till The World Ends" took home the award for Best Pop Video and she got the night's Vanguard Award. Lady Gaga's male alter-ego expressed deep admiration for the "Toxic" singer and even attempted to kiss her onstage.

Another big tribute of the night was dedicated to the memory of soul singer, Amy Winehouse. Bruno Mars honored her with a spirited performance of "Valerie" and friend Russell Brand gave a heartfelt speech from the podium.

"She was a mate of mine and tragically this year we lost her," Russell said. "This is not just another London chancer, not just another person milling about waiting to be famous. What is this incredible sound? This timeless sound like a roar from the guts of humanity? The kind of voice that Billie Holiday sung with, the kind of voice that Ella Fitzgerald sung with."

Undoubtedly, the biggest performance of the night came from mommy-to-be Beyoncé.

Though she didn’t speak publicly about her pregnancy, the 29-year-old superstar made a point to rub her belly after an energetic performance of "Love On Top." The cameras then pointed to proud papa Jay-Z, who enthusiastically cheered from his seat.

As far as the awards went, Katy Perry and Adele came out the big winners. Katy's "Firework" won for Video of the Year and her "E.T." nabbed Best Visual Effects. Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" video scored Best Art Direction, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.

Perry seemed rather humbled after winning the night’s biggest trophy, saying from the stage,

"Thank you so much! This is my second Moonman. I'm very proud of the song it stands for, which is ‘Firework.' I feel like I am doing something right when I sing that song. So thanks to everyone who helped create it!"

Katy also got a bit of notoriety for her fashion sense. Wearing what looked like a giant cube on her hand, she arrived sporting purple hair and a multicolored dress. Selena Gomez also got plenty of comments for her ensemble. Looking almost like an early Halloween costume, her vampy black dress was both sleek and spooky.

The Jersey Shore girls also got plenty of attention for their outrageous outfits. Deena Cortese practically blinded the paparazzi with her overly bright rainbow dress and Snooki was spotted in a getup that looked like something out of Conan The Barbarian.

But it was Nicki Minaj's fashion choice that got the most bloggers buzzing. She showed up in a geometrically-inspired dress, complete with a polka-dot ninja mask and Candy Land beehive! But of course, it all added to the fun of a very "colorful" night.

Be sure to check out the "official" VMA website for the complete winner list!

What did you think of last night’s VMA’s? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011 Video Music Awards, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Award Shows, Beyonce, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Celebrities, Firework, Jay Z, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Música, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Style, VMAs