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By Simone Hilliard

"Pretty Girl Rock" star and songwriter Keri Hilson recently stripped down for Allure's annual nude issue along with Ashley Tisdale, Kaley Cuoco, and Bridget Moynahan.

While on location at the Patrick Demarchelier shoot, Ms. Keri Baby shared why she decided to bare all for the May issue of the mag, revealing the shoot's concept goes hand in hand with her latest single.

“I have a song called Pretty Girl Rock and it’s all about embracing you inner beauty and you know, letting go of your inhibitions and not seeking validation in all of the things we put on every single day. To me, this photo shoot–the nude shoot–was like dropping all of that.”

And she added: “All of my insecurities honestly went out the window the moment I saw the photo. I said you know what, I’m a woman.”

To get ready for the shoot, Hilson jokingly told Allure, "I had to starve myrself. No just kidding, but I did have to diet." Her workout regime included crunches and push-ups before and after bed. Looks like it paid off!

Next up for the songstress is a performance at South Florida's Spring Fest, where Keri, along with Chris Brown, will headline the annual Miami Memorial Weekend event.

What do you think of Keri's nude shoot? Let us know in the comments, or @MTV3.

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By Simone Hilliard

A slew of designers, models, stylists, journalists, make-up artists and fashionistas descended on NYC's Lincoln Center this week for the premiere of the hottest fall and spring runway collections.

But New York Fashion Week isn't just a collection of fashion shows. It's the who's who event of the fashion world. While our favorite designers unveiled their latest avant-garde looks, we compiled a list of celebrities lucky (or stylish) enough to land front-row seats to each show. Here are a few of Tr3s' favorite celebs fashionable enough to sit front and center:

Vanessa Hudgens: The Beastly star was seen at Tibi, Jeremy Scott, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel and Diesel Black Gold.

Chicago emcee Kanye West may have skipped the Grammys, but Yeezy made sure to attend the Rodarte, Jeremy Scott and Alexander Wang shows.

Super Bowl performer Fergie attended shows featuring modern (and eccentric) classics, including Ana Sui, Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Voto Latino co-founder Rosario Dawson was spotted at G-Star Raw and Tommy Hilfiger, obviously continuing her style of relaxed denim and clean lines.

R&B beauty Keri Hilson, who was only able to attend the last two days of fashion week, had a perfect view at both Anna Sui and Diesel Black Gold.

New York native Kat DeLuna made it out to Rebecca Minkoff, where she ran into Philly's own Eve, who was also seen at Marchesa.

New mom Alicia Keys took an evening off of baby duty to enjoy Alexander Wang and Altuzarra.

Did we miss anyone? Add to our list in the comments or @MTV3.

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By Erika Ramirez

Girl power and honor were on full display Sunday at the premiere of VH1's third annual Divas Live event, 2010 Divas Salute the Troops. This year, VH1 dedicated the all-female concert to our troops fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. The show, presented by the USO, featured female artists from all genres and one of our favorite femcees, comedian Kathy Griffin.

Artists from nearly every musical genre wowed troops and viewers with a wide range of musical performances from such entertainers as alternative rock band Paramore, R&B artist Keri Hilson, pop singer Katy Perry, female rapper Nicki Minaj and country bands Sugarland and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals. In between performances, VH1 aired pre-recorded interviews with troops serving on the front lines that had just about everyone in tears.

As if that weren't entertaining enough, the hilarious red-headed host brought out a number of special guests throughout the evening, including Brandy, MC Lyte and Jersey Shore's Snookie and The Situation.

In case you missed it, here's a glimpse of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj performing Cyndi Lauper's classic chick anthem, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun."

Want to get in on the action? You too can salute the troops by sharing a photo on VH1's Facebook page. For every photo shared, VH1 will donate $1 to the USO's Operation Enduring Care. So far, more than 8,431 photos have been shared. What are you waiting for? Get clickin'.

What was your favorite performance? Tell us below or @MTV3.

Tags Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Kathy Griffin, Katy Perry, keri hilson, Nicki Minaj, Paramore, Sugarland, VH1, VH1 Divas

By Simone Hilliard

Juanes, along with A-listers Kanye West and Jessica Simpson, are among the performers scheduled to take stage at Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The Colombian rockero, who is contstantly breaking barriers, will deliver the FIRST all-Spanish language performance in the 84-year history of the much loved turkey day staple.

Image : Getty Images

Folk singer Arlo Guthrie, R&B legend Gladys Knight, boy band Big Time Rush and singer Victoria Justice will also perform during the annual production.

While the mix of performers might seem strange to some, Orlando Veras, a spokesman for the Holiday ritual, said it's all part of Macy's master plan.

Veras told the Associated Press:

"We want to make sure we are capturing people who are in the zeitgeist."

Veras also confirmed that parade coordinators work with the artists on their song choices, and all of the performances will be "family friendly."

No Kanye outbursts? Tr3s was hoping for that!

The parade will be viewed by more than 3.5 million spectators on the great streets of Manhattan and appear before a broadcast audience of more than 50 million nationwide.

India.Arie, Keri Hilson, Miranda Cosgrove and the casts of Broadway shows "American Idiot," ''Elf," ''Memphis" and "Million Dollar Quartet" will also appear during the parade.

The procession will begin on New York's Central Park West and end in front of Macy's flagship store, located on 34th Street.

Are you excited?!!!

Also, don't forget to look for Juanes’ highly-anticipated fifth album, P.A.R.C.E., set for release December 7th.

Are you excited for Juanes' Thanksgiving Day performance and the new album? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags India Arie, Jessica Simpson, Juanes, Kanye West, keri hilson, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Miranda Cosgrove

By Sharmaine Jones

New York radio station Power 105.1's “Power Live Concert Series” is going down August 22, 2010, on Governors Island in NYC! Fat Joe is sure to leave an impression on those that haven't yet purchased his album (which will be out by that time) The Dark Side, set to hit stores July 17.

We're waiting for that jewel to drop because his two hot singles (“If It Aint About Money” featuring Trey Songz and “Slow Down (Ha Ha)” featuring Young Jeezy) have us salivating for more! Since he'll have a big audience at the concert, we're wondering if Fat Joe will play his song dissing 50?

There will be plenty of musical talent to appreciate at this event; Diddy & Dirty Money are on fire right now! Hip Hop concerts are known for bring out surprise guests, so we're betting they will tear the stage up if Nicki Minaj joins them to spit the “Hello Good Morning” remix.

Ciara never disappoints with her superior dance moves, and along with performances by J. Cole, Kelly Rowland, Maino, Keri Hilson, and other hot artists, this concert is sure to be live!

Power 105 is giving you five chances a day to win tickets. All you have to do is call 800-585-1051 during the tune-in times for your chance to win.

Is the lineup for the Power Live Concert powerful enough to inspire your attendance? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Bobby Valentino, Ciara, Diddy, Dirty Money, Fat Joe, J. Cole, Kelly Rowland, keri hilson, Música, Power 105.1, Power Live Concert

The energy was electric Monday night (February 1) at Henson Studios as more than 80 of music's biggest stars gathered for a charity remake of "We Are the World" in support of Haitian earthquake relief.

Among the voices in the 81-member choir were Enrique Iglesias, Carlos Santana, Pink, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Nick Jonas, LL Cool J, Robin Thicke, Celine Dion, Akon, Rob Thomas, Wyclef, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Barbra Streisand, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte's Madden brothers, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Tyrese, Katharine McPhee, Sean Garrett, Will.I.Am,  Melanie Fiona, Toni Braxton, Jason Mraz, Miley Cyrus, Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger, Nicole Richie, Usher, Julianne Hough, Raphael Saadiq, Zac Brown, India.Arie, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, Fonzworth Bentley, Kid Cudi, Iyaz, Bizzy Bone, Nipsey Hussle, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, Trey Songz, Faith Evans, Mya and Gladys Knight.

The inspirational lyrics were laid down over a track that had a more modern Southern hip-hop bounce to it. The recording session took place almost 25 years to the day since the original song for African famine relief was recorded.

"We Are the World" and the accompanying video will be available for purchase through a variety of on-line and retail partners, with all proceeds going directly to the earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti through the We Are The World Foundation, a newly created not-for-profit organization made up of board members Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Wyclef Jean, Paul Haggis, Randy Phillips and Ambassador Louis Moreno of the Inter-American Development Bank.  (MTVNews)

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The fashion forward ladies we're used to seeing definitely didn't bring their A-game to the American Music Award's red carpet last night...

First Up...Shakira. We love her in yellow...def digging the pulled back sexy pony...

But the shoes! Platforms with a touch of a bling? Looks more like Shaki grabbed an old school bedazzler gun, instead of swarovski crystals. Not a good look! She gets a 'C' for those shoes alone.

Alicia Keys was looking lovely in blue...but TOO much blue! Blue dress, blue shoes, blue eyeshadow? Blue OVERLOAD! 'B-'

Keri Hilson who usually has impeccable taste missed the mark in this black sequined mini...and the hair...not her best. We wouldn't have minded a strappy shoe either...the long sleeve dress with the booties..eh.... 'B'

Let's move on to those we did like!

Sofia Vergara looked like a princess in this one shoulder rose gown. 'B+'

Selena Gomez looked effortlessly chic in silver. 'A'

And Jennifer Lopez's backstage attire gets the GOLD STAR! 'A+'

She might have fallen during her performance, but her STYLE definitely made up for it...

What do you think of our fashion findings- Agree or Disagree?

(Getty)

Tags Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, keri hilson, Selena Gomez, Shakira, sofia vergara

The Victoria Secret Fashion Show went down last night at The Armory in New York City, with an after party following at Thursday night hot spot, M2. Seems like all the stars came out to see the sexy South American models sashay down the runway in barely-there lingerie.

Adrienne Bailon looked stunning in a green beaded mini.

Hov, Keri Hilson, and Dr. Dre hung out inside... Uh oh, watch out Bey! Keri and your man look friendly!

And the Black Eyed Peas provided the soundtrack for the beauties to STRUT too!

Looks like they WORKED it!

Photos via Getty

Tags Adrienne Bailon, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Dr. Dre, keri hilson