SPOTTED | RIHANNA IN NEW YORK CITY

A happy, smiling Rihanna was spotted last night here in NYC as she celebrated an extremely belated birthday at The Spotted Pig restaurant in the West Village. Celebrity friends, Brandy, Beyonce, and of course Jay-Z shared some laughs with her as well. Despite everything, we’re glad to see that she is coming out of hiding and enjoying time with friends.

In related news, sources connected with both Chris Brown and Rihanna are saying that Brown’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, wants the judge to give Rihanna a pass from testifying because of leaks in the case. We’re told Geragos and Rihanna’s lawyer, Donald Etra, believe Rihanna was compromised when her name surfaced as the alleged victim in the beating. They claim this and other leaks violate her privacy rights and therefore she should not have to further put herself out to the public by testifying against Brown in the case. It’s further proof Rihanna and Brown are back together and in lockstep. Geragos asked to meet with the judge in chambers, along with the prosecutors, on March 23 to discuss letting Rihanna off the hook. Brown’s arraignment is set for April 6.

THIS IS A STICK UP, STICK UP!

Sighting: Beyonce hit the streets New York City's Tribeca neighborhood this weekend to shoot a promo video for her upcoming “I Am” World Tour.

The beaded gown, Thierry Mugler. The heels, Casadei.

DOPE

PEEP THE SWAG

Yeezy was spotted out and about in LA in what appears to be a Pastelle Varsity jacket.

I’m diggin it.

I cannot wait to see this entire line…

SPOTTED | VICTORIA BECKHAM DINES WITH D&G

Swag Queen Victoria Beckham was spotted in Milan yesterday having lunch with dynamic design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Could there be a possible collabo in works?

VFAIR | ALICIA KEYS + DEMARCHELIER

From: dothe@shutterbug.com

Subject: SPOTTED

Patrick Demarchelier was up in Harlem on Thursday shooting Alicia Keys for Vanity Fair.

He shot her on the steps of a brownstone at 4 West 122nd Street as well as in Marcus Garvey Memorial Park playing piano in a bandshell, and also behind a lemonade stand..

xoxo

SPOTTED: NAOMI AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

Naomi Campbell took a break from her court ordered civic duties to attend the 25th Anniversary Party for London Fashion Week in London yesterday.

SPOTTED: BEYONCE ON THE SET OF NEW VIDEO | "IF I WERE A BOY"

Beyonce was spotted yesterday in Harlem, on the set of the video for her new single, If I Were a Boy, rocking a police uniform. New York Post photogs were on scene to capture her as she made a arresting appearance on 119th and Lenox Anenue. Toting a taser and a pair of handcuffs, she was accompanied by her on-screen partner as she descended from the steps of a brownstone and into a patrol car.

Check out video from the shoot below:

WHY WE HATE TO LOVE HER...

God Bless Tyra Banks. She was spotted sitting front row and center at Calvin Klein yesterday afternoon. Now if you're at all familiar with how things are done at Calvin shows, you'll know that the 'special guests' often defer to white or black attire. But oh no, not Miss Tyra. She decided to jazz up the joint in a hot-pink dress and red shoes — which had the added benefit of making it impossible to miss her, although just in case, she also accessorized with a slick updo that rested atop her head. This is why we love her; she's never seems content unless she is visible from space. Oh, Serena Williams was there too. :-)

SPOTTED: BRANDY AT TRACY REESE

Brandy was spotted, fresh-faced, in the front row at Tracy Reese yesterday afternoon. And let me tell you... If designers need a front-row celebrity cheerleader, she's the one to call. With eyes as big as a cartoon bunny, she was in complete awe of everything that walked down the runway. She was the exact opposite of the industry people - who try extra hard to be cool cucumbers in the front row. She got so excited at one point that she dared to bounce in her seat and snap her fingers. When the music picked up, Brandy sang along and waved her hands. She even talked to models, telling one in a purple pastel floral, mid-walk, "You go, girl!"

He she is, pictured backstage with the designer herself.

THEY WERE NOT PLAYING...

Angela and Vanessa Simmons did the damn thing as they walked the red carpet of the BMI AWARDS last night.

SPOTTED: HALLE BERRY AND BABY NAHLA

Halle Berry was spotted over the holiday weekend putting in a little QT time with daughter, Nahla Ariele Aubry. The pair was seen visiting the Los Angeles Zoo with Halle’s mother, Judith. She kept her bodyguard close to her side to keep the paps from getting too excited over scoring the first clear pics of the 5 months old, who has been kept under heavy wraps since her birth back in March. But that's not it, check out that nice sized ring Halle is sporting....

LISA BONET AND ZOE KRAVITZ ARE SOHO COOL

My favorite mother-daughter duo Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravitz were spotted yesterday looking incognito yet très boho chic, on a casual stroll with the latest addition to her family, 13-month-old Lola Iolani Momoa, in New York, as they window shopped various high-end boutiques and salons before enjoying a midday snack at a vegan restaurant.

SPOTTED: CHANEL IMAN AND RYAN LESLIE, AGAIN!

The mystery just gets more mysterious... As was reported yesterday, Chanel Iman and singer/producer Ryan Leslie have been spotted out publicly together twice in the past two weeks, most recently Tuesday night at the VIBE anniversary party, where she arrived on Leslie's arm. The two are reportedly just friends, and Chanel told Fashion Week Daily of Leslie, who was performing: "I'm just here to support him."

Only thing is, pictures popped up of the two together again yesterday evening, dining at DaSilvano NYC. No doubt about it, something is going on.

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BEYONCE IN TRANSIT

Just days after her newest L’Oreal ad was accused of skin bleaching, a calm, cool, collected and seemingly fair-skinned Beyonce was spotted arriving at LAX International Airport on yesterday afternoon.

Looking casual in jeans, a white sweater and laden with oodles of designer bags, the singer was (as always) gracious with photogs, exchanging hellos and thank you's- even after an exhaustive flight from New York City.

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SELITA EBANKS NEW HAIRCUT???

Selita Ebanks showed off her new haircut at the screening of Holly at the Hearst Tower in New York last night. I think it looks good on her, and it definitely adds a bit of edge to her. My only gripe is that is that is reminds me a bit of Rihanna’s hair style. What do you think?

BEYONCE SUPPORTS OBAMA

Beyoncé was spotted wearing an Obama t-shirt (and a cute Dolce & Gabbana bag) yesterday as she, along with husband Jay-Z, enjoyed a casual stroll down the streets of New York. The t-shirt was designed by Shepherd Fairey, and is the choice tee for a number celebrities who have jumped on the Obama bandwagon.

SPOTTED: RIHANNA IN NYC

Taking a break from her regular role of Chris Brown’s personal hip attachment, a casually-dressed, but very cute, Rihanna enjoyed dinner solo at Da Silvana restaurant in New York's West Village yesterday.

The Bajan beauty is in New York to rehearse for her performance at the 4th Annual Fashion Rocks benefit at NY's Radio City Music Hall. The star-studded-show, which features Lil' Wayne, Beyonce and Justin Timberlake, will air on September 5 on CBS, just days after the live event.

HALLE HEARTS BARACK!!!

Halle Berry was spotted as she left a shopping center in Century City today proclaiming her love for Barack Obama via t-shirt. It read “Barack The Vote.”

Obama must be extremely stoked considering there isn’t enough advertising money or space better than to have your face and endorsement hoisted on Halle's body!

SPOTTED: WHITNEY HOUSTON AND RAY-J LOOKING VERY MUCH LIKE A COUPLE IN LA

Whitney Houston and Ray J were spotted as they left Villa Lounge in Los Angeles last night.

Photogs snapped the 44-year-old Houston and her 27-year-old boy toy (more commonly known as Brandy’s brother) stumbling out of the celeb hot spot close to sunrise after a night of partying.

Whitney was wearing a MASSIVE diamond ring... My initial reaction was engagement(?), fearful that she was pulling a Mariah Carey. But on second thought, I'm pretty sure Ray-J's amateur porn production company is not bringing in enough for him to afford a rock like that.

On a more positive note however, Whitney is on career upswing for the first time in years. Recently leaked is a track featuring Akon, titled Like I Never Left. Check it out as well as more pics of the 'couple' below.

DOWNLOAD/LISTEN: Whitney Houston ft Akon - ‘Like I Never Left

SPOTTED: J. HUD IN NYC

Busy day for Jennifer Hudson. She headed over to BET at the CBS Studios in Midtown Manhattan after performing on Regis & Kelly in the morning, where she was all smiles, as she signed autographs yesterday.

Hudson is currently on a nationwide promo tour for her upcoming self-titled album, in stores and online September 30.

The album features the single Spotlight, as well as collabos with Timbaland, Robin Thicke, The Underdogs, and Tricky Stewart.