The father of rapper Ludacris passed away this morning in a hospital in Atlanta. Wayne Bridges had been hospitalized for weeks and the reason for his passing is from unknown causes. Ludacris tells AllHipHop.com, quote, - "I'm celebrating his life knowing that he has moved on to a better place". A few weeks ago Ludacris dedicated his win at the Grammy awards to his ailing father.

Paris Hilton made an appearance at the annual Austrian Opera Ball two days before her birthday. Paris was initially denied entry into Austria after showing up with an expired passport but the U.S. Embassy came through delivering an emergency passport. While there, Hilton expressed her love of classical music ....

Beyonce has hit another high note, claiming the coveted cover shot of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in a yellow-and-pink bikini.
"The Dreamgirl As You've Never Seen Her," a cover headline teases. There is also a photo spread inside the magazine.
The 25-year-old singer-actress posed on a Florida beach in the bikini designed by House of Dereon, the fashion label she started with her mother, Tina Knowles.
The 2007 swimsuit edition continues with a music theme inside, featuring scantily clad models posing with Kanye West, Aerosmith, Kenny Chesney, Gnarls Barkley and Panic at the Disco.
A five-page spread featuring Russian model Anne Vyalitsyna was shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland in September.

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