Chris Brown appeared before a Los Angeles judge yesterday for a probation progress hearing. He gave a glowing report of himself and how he’s complying with the terms of his court-ordered community service and staying far away from ex-girlfriend Rihanna who threw him way up under the bus in that interview with Diane Sawyer last week. The judge was happy to hear that Brown is toeing the line. All he has to do is slip up one time and he will be behind bars.

Sean Combs looked dapper onstage at his 40th birthday celebration Presented by Ciroc Vodka at The Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel in nYC last night. This makes the third year in a row that Sean has celebrated his 40th birthday.

Socialite and reality TV personality Kim Kardashian showed her azz at Sean Combs’ black tie birthday bash last night in NYC.

Rapper Nelly was sharp as hail at Diddy’s birthday bash. Who is he dating now that him and Ashanti split up? Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster tried to holla at him but all that plastic surgery she’s had done to her face didn’t sway him.

How can June Ambrose be a celebrity stylist when she dresses herself like a soufflé dipped in white chocolate? And that pink lipstick is not working for her. Go back to the drawing table, hon.

I LOVE Sean’s mom Janice Combs because she doesn’t care what any of y’all think. Go girl!

Former Cosby kid Malcolm Jamal Warner, 39, has aged well don’t you think? Malcolm attended the Season Premiere of Food Network’s Hit Show “Chopped”in NYC yesterday.

It looks like sultry burlesque singer Shakira decided to wash those dreads right out of her hair. Shakira performed live on ABC’s “Good Morning America” yesterday.

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” star Robert Pattinson caused pandemonium in the streets outside NBC studios when he visited the set of NBC’s “Today” Show. ‘New Moon’ broke all kinds of records, included the most advanced ticket sales in history breaking the record set by Star Wars – Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

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