NEW VIDEO: NE-YO "MISS INDEPENDENT"

Check out the video for Ne-Yo's new joint, Miss Independent, off of the upcoming, Year of the Gentleman, in stores September 16th. The video features Lauren London, Gabrielle Union, Keri Hilson and Trey Songz.

CHRIS BROWN AND NE-YO REMAKE JINGLES FOR WRIGLEY'S GUM

Wrigley’s has turned to contemporary artists to remix its signature gum jingles. Earlier today, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo debuted their remade Wrigley’s Gum Jingles at a press conference/concert at the Nokia Theater in New York.

The Wall Street Journal reports that, unbeknownst to the public, the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company paid Brown to rerecord the gum’s 1960 jingle, and the company also covered his studio costs as he added new lyrics “double your pleasure, double your fun,” and expanded the jingle into 4½ minutes of “Forever.” The song was added to Brown’s 2007 album “Exclusive” after it became a hit.

Ne-Yo chimes in with his interpretation of Big Red's “Kiss a little longer” jingle. The ads are set to air beginning next month.

2008 ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL AWARDS

The 21 st Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only gala honored ASCAP's top songwriters and publishers of 2007. The performance-heavy event was hosted by Grammy-winning songwriter/artist Johnta Austin.

New Edition was presented with the Golden Note Award in recognition of their innovative and enduring contributions to the genre. Other winners included Ne-Yo, Musiq, Tank, Kelly Price, and The Dream.

(Michelle Williams was there too, just thought I'd throw that in.)

Alica Keys' Tour Wrap Party

Alicia Keys held a party to celebrate the wrap up of her As I Am tour. The celebration included guests such as Estelle, John Legend,Maino, Ne-Yo and... is that Mama Combs?

Events: The Stars Were Out in NYC Last Night

Rappers Naledge and Double-0 of Kidz in the Hall attend the 12th Annual Webby Awards/WeMix.com after party hosted by Ludacris last night at HIRO in the Maritime Hotel in New York. Other guests included stylist to the stars, Rachel Zoe, and Travis McCoy.
Across town, Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum celebrated their birthday at Tenjune with John Legend, Red and Meth, Will.I.Am, Busta Ryhmes, and performance by Michelle Williams.

And at Spotlight Live in Times Square, Akon performed. Ne-Yo, Lil Kim, Teyana Taylor and Yung Berg came out to support.