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Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé & Friends Watch the Throne in Paris

2012-06-02T13:29:00.000-04:00

The Watch The Throne tour hit Paris on Friday night but not without a star studded gang of fans. Kelly Rowland made her way with her bestie Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow and The-Dream to the city of lights to support Jay-Z & Kanye West.

RECAP: Kelly Rowland on Hair Stylist Kim Kimble's 'L.A. Hair'

2012-06-02T13:20:00.000-04:00

On the pilot episode of L.A. Hair, each of the main cast members are introduced. Front and center is Kim Kimble, who runs the show's celebrity salon. Watch the new reality show to see hair extraordinaire and her team work wonders with hair including that of “Motivation” diva Kelly Rowland.

Kelly Rowland Keeps It Cool On Barcelona Beach

2012-06-01T22:25:00.000-04:00

Clearly Kelly Rowland is not the type of chick that loses her cool too easily. The R&B beauty kicked back and took a well deserved break after completing filming for her new music video in the Catalonia capital. Instead of taking a cooling dip in the crystal clear blue water, she stayed firmly perched on her sun lounger. Peep more candids after the jump.

Kelly Rowland & Trey Songz Cover EBONY 'Sexy Issue'

2012-06-01T13:30:00.000-04:00

Newsstands everywhere are in for a major heatwave thanks to Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz steaming up the July cover of EBONY's second annual "Sexy Issue." These two are definitely sexy. Have you seen Kelly in a swimsuit? And need we remind you of Trey's sizzling shirtless moments?

So it's no surprise the cover guy and girl top the EBONY's “50 Finest” list--a carefully curated roster of the hottest stars from the worlds of entertainment, music, media and sports. The issue hits newsstands on June 15.

Kelly Rowland Takes Over Vegas Magazine

2012-05-31T00:52:00.002-04:00

Kelly Rowland invite you to celebrate Vegas Magazine fourth anniversary on the latest cover. In the interview with the magazine, the R&B goddess talks about her upcoming studio album, whether the fellas will like it as well as moving on from her history with Destiny’s Child.

On her way to perform for a crowd of nearly 30,000 at the Supafest music festival at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Kelly Rowland takes some quiet time on her ride to the venue to mentally prepare. The lineup is strewn with contemporary music stars, such artists as Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Naughty By Nature and, of course, Rowland herself. It will be very loud later, but for now she is talking softly and peering out toward the fans awaiting entry to the stadium.

“I can’t believe this,” she says. “The line is miles and miles long. My fans are here so early and tweeting from out there. Being able to travel and perform like this—I can’t believe how fortunate I have been.”

Fans have followed Rowland by the millions for more than 15 years, ever since she, Beyoncé Knowles, and Michelle Williams vaulted to stardom as one of the hottest acts in R&B history, Destiny’s Child. In an eight-year burst, the act sold more than 45 million albums around the world and is commonly regarded as one of the great female groups of all time. Their sales rank third in the recorded history of pop music among female groups according to Billboard magazine, trailing only the Spice Girls and TLC. Two of their albums—1999’s breakout The Writing’s on the Wall and 2001’s Survivor— are on the Billboard list of the top 10 female group albums sold worldwide.

But as is often the case with acts that reach fame as one, and early in life, the members of Destiny’s Child splintered off to pursue individual careers. Their fourth and final studio album, the aptly titled Destiny Fulfilled, was released in the winter of 2004.

For Rowland, who has been a famous figure since her teens, going solo has meant consolidating her thoughts and her maturing message and speaking directly to the fans. She says her upcoming CD is a particularly overt, no-ambiguity effort. She has been recording since February, working around her travel schedule, her commitment to judging Simon Cowell’s The X Factor contest show, and other projects such as a cameo in the blockbuster Think Like a Man, in which she hilariously shoots down Kevin Hart’s character at a bar.

“I am more excited going into it this time than last time [her third solo studio album, Here I Am, came out in 2011], because I have a concept,” Rowland says. “I’m making this album for my ladies, oh, yes, and it is strong. All of the producers I’ve been working with get the concept so much that they brought in a little more aggressive—and sometimes masculine—approach, but there is a really incredible top line: I want to tell women how incredible we are, how our intuition is so spot-on. Sometimes we don’t listen to it, but it is the thing that can actually make us happier.”

When asked if, um, her male listeners could find a message somewhere in the new release (the time frame for which is still being worked out, with the end of the year being the target), Rowland laughs again. “I know that men will buy it,” she says. “Y’all will definitely buy it and sing to it. You’ll say, ‘I can’t believe I’m singing to this!’ If you want to learn about women, listen to my next album!”

Rowland is currently fine-tuning a music style close to her heart: classic rhythm and blues. To prepare, she re-listened to her favorite R&B records by artists including Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. “What triggered it all was when I was on tour last year with Chris Brown,” she says. “I stopped by Hitsville U.S.A. [the nickname for Motown’s first headquarters in Detroit], and saw all of this history; it filled my soul up to the point where I wanted to tell my story. To me, it’s really about having something to say, and people love that. That’s what’s so great about Adele: She is a storyteller.”

One of the tales Rowland tells, upon prompting, is her introduction to Las Vegas when she was just 18. That was in July 1999, when Destiny’s Child performed at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, just as the group released the prophetic The Writing’s on the Wall. Tickets for that show were only $15; those in the audience that night were blown away by the exuberance of the then-emerging act.

“There was just an energy of being there, and I remember thinking, I can’t wait till I’m older!” she says. “The whole atmosphere was really fun.”

Williams, who joined the group the next year, remembers young Rowland as polite and kind, but tough enough for show business, too. “Kelly was the sweetest young lady,” she says. “She had such a beautiful smile and was so warm. But some people would say mean, cruel things, and Kelly would speak up and say, ‘You will not disrespect me nor my sisters!’ I remember her snapping on a reporter at the Grammys in 2001, I believe it was. She was a girly girl, but she did not play games. Watching Kelly right now is awesome. She’s growing and blossoming right before our very eyes as she continues to soar.”

Rowland’s most recent local appearance onstage was during the all-star performance celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday, which was also a fundraiser for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at MGM Grand. She will be here once again this June, to perform at Vegas magazine’s ninth anniversary party at the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan.

Unlike many solo stars who shun where they came from, Rowland gracefully talks of her great debt to Destiny’s Child. “Destiny’s Child was a huge part of my career, and I think it’s only natural for people to refer to Destiny’s Child when referring to any of us,” she says. “For people to call us one of the greatest female groups of all time—are you kidding me? Beyoncé and Michelle are two incredible women and deeper than what the public sees. Destiny’s Child, to me, was a sisterhood and a kinship that the three of us shared. You want people to respect that you have your own identity as an artist, but they also remember how they met you.”

Kelly Rowland Spill the Beans On New Album

2012-05-30T18:10:00.001-04:00

It's been almost a year since the release of Kelly Rowland breakout album Here I Am and after receiving numerous recognition from her peers and winning awards, fans have been getting antsy about just when the new album will be released. Well, finally the R&B singer open up more about the project details (starting at the 5:18 mark).

Kelly Rowland Shares Her Abs Workout With Us Weekly

2012-05-30T17:47:00.000-04:00

Looking to score some pop diva-worthy abs of your own? Kelly Rowland breaks down her favorite moves for getting a toned, tight middle--fast. The "Down for Whatever" singer admits she works hard for her impressive six-pack. "I do 45 minutes of abs work every night," Rowland tells Us Weekly about her routine.

Her favorite exercises are the "Burn-It Bicycles. "I love 'em!" Rowland exclaims. "When I first started working with [trainer] Jeanette [Jenkins] she would make me do 25 in one set. Now, I do 50."

What has her takeaway been from her work with Jenkins? "I use my core for everything. Absolutely everything," Rowland tells Us about the importance of keeping those muscles fit. "When I'm dancing on stage, when I'm walking around. I have to make sure that my core is strong, it's tight."

Kelly Rowland Speaks On Beyonce's Return

2012-05-29T23:18:00.003-04:00

Kelly Rowland boasted on how well Beyonce did on her first return to the stage since giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy earlier this year. Kelly said no one has 'any excuse' to not give their best being that Bey is performing so close to giving birth. Kelly attended the concert two nights in a row.

Kelly Rowland Wins TV Personality of the Year at Glamour Awards

2012-05-29T18:45:00.006-04:00

Former X Factor judge Kelly Rowland looked a million dollars in her halterneck mermaid tail dress as she arrived at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London. Thanks to a quick-thinking member of Kelly's crew, her dress was rescued from being dragged along the road as she stopped to talk to reporters. Minutes later, Kelly won TV Personality of the Year Award for winning hearts on X Factor UK. Peep more snaps of our fave after the cut.

Kelly Rowland Jets To London

2012-05-28T13:06:00.000-04:00

Kelly Rowland beams for the cameras as she arrives in London for a reason unknown. Our fave couldn't hide the grin on her face as she arrived at Heathrow airport this morning, wearing a comforty grey jumper. Peep more snaps of Ms. Kelly after the jump.

PREVIEW: Kelly Rowland Appears On Kim Kimble's L.A. Hair

2012-05-26T19:46:00.002-04:00

Kelly Rowland is the first celebrity to appear in celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble's new WETv reality show L.A. Hair. Kelly hit up Kim to style her hair for a recent photoshoot when things sorta did not go as plan.

Catch Kelly on L.A. Hair May 31st at 10 PM!

Kelly Rowland Is Making Her Next Album ‘For the Ladies’

2012-05-26T12:37:00.002-04:00

This week, spirits brand Grey Goose Cherry Noir hosted pop star Kelly Rowland at an intimate dinner at Assellina, followed by a packed, lively party at the Gansevoort Hotel. Our fave, who wore a flowing red gown in honor of the night's cherry theme, chatted with Speakeasy about her newest album and her favorite summer songs. Read up on what Ms. Kelly is bringing to the table with the next album.

What are you working on now?

In the studio, putting together a new album. So excited about this album.

I’ve been working on it in Miami and in L.A. I’m starting off the process with a lot of writing and meeting with the producers, coming up with different sounds and concepts and really intelligent lyrics. Oh my God, I’m so excited!

What are the themes that you’re going for?

One thing that inspired me is when I went to Hitsville, U.S.A. and I heard Berry Gordy say, on one of the presentations that they had, that people love to hear stories. People love to hear storytelling at its finest. That’s what I wanted to do. I brought all the writers in. I had all the concepts written down of what I wanted to talk about.

So we come in every day with different subjects, different themes that we want to express. And the storytelling is so clever.

It’s for my ladies. I’m making this album for the ladies. But the beats are so cold. There are beats that guys will be like, What in the world?! ….It’s very sexy.

We’re about to head into summer. What are your favorite summer songs?

One would have to be “Summertime” by Will Smith. It reminds me of the first time I really felt summertime. I was at my grandfather’s brother’s backyard. He had a lake in the backyard. I was playing with my cousins outside. He had the best popsicles for the 4th of July, hot dogs, being with the family…. Everything that [Will Smith] painted in that picture of summer (except for some of that grown-folks stuff, cause I didn’t know about that yet) — That is incredible to me.

And also… “Rump Shaker!” “Rump Shaker” is the best summer song! When “Rump Shaker” comes on, you’re at the top of the roof somewhere in New York City…. (She laughs.)

What are the elements to making a great summer song?

It’s catchy. It’s fun. It has a really great melody to it. And the music just feels at ease. There’s nothing hard about it. If you listen to “Summertime” by Will Smith the track just flows so right. Everything just has a groove to it.

What kinds of stars need to align for fans to see a Destiny’s Child reunion?

I don’t know. Those got to be some serious stars! We haven’t really talked about it yet.

The thing that we have that’s the most beautiful thing is our friendship. I love that the most. I know people don’t get a chance to see that. I know they don’t get a chance to see us with microphones and somewhat matching outfits together, but [our friendship] to me, that is our most precious gift from Destiny’s Child.

Kelly Rowland Hosts Lavish Grey Goose Launch for Cherry Noir

2012-05-24T15:51:00.000-04:00

Grey Goose unveiled its newest flavor, Cherry Noir, in style at the Gansevoort Hotel in New York City as R&B beauty Kelly Rowland led the festivities. Kelly Rowland scarlet red gown was flowing along the floor and complete with a sexy side split to show off her incredibly toned legs. The exclusive gathering was attended by Jessica White, Vashtie, Estelle, Angie Martinez and Amanda Seales. Hundreds of guests were treated to the sounds of DJ A-Trak and DJ Kalkutta.

Kelly Rowland Celebrates Billboard Music Award Win with Lil Wayne

2012-05-22T00:15:00.000-04:00

Wonder where Kelly Rowland was last night as she won a Billboard Music Awards for Top R&B Song with Lil Wayne? The pair were both at LIV Sundays for the birthday celebration of Busta Rhymes birthday.

She tweeted before heading out: To GOD be the glory! Thank You #teamkelly for the BBMA tonight, that win is a reflection of you! I Love & appreciate you!

Kelly Rowland Wins Billboard Music Awards for 'Motivation'

2012-05-21T00:08:00.000-04:00

Go, go, go, go! Kelly Rowland won Top R&B Song for last year’s summer jam "Motivation", edging out other Urban hits from her male peers Cee Lo Green, Chris Brown, Miguel and Jeremih. Our fave was not present to accept her award due to a hectic schedule that contains recording the follow-up to her third solo album Here I Am with a host of heavy hitters, such as Sean Garrett, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Pharrel Williams and many more.

Congratulations on your win Ms. Kelly!

SNEAK PEEK: Kelly Rowland On Celebrity Stylist Kim Kimble "L.A. Hair"

2012-05-18T19:16:00.002-04:00

Celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble has been doing hair for years, including our fave Kelly Rowland and more. As impressive as her resume is, her portfolio is even better, and we get a chance to see the magic on WETV’s new reality show "L.A. Hair" starring non-other than Miss Kimble herself. On this new reality show you get all the stresses that go along with the flawless tresses and all the fun in-between. Be sure to catch "L.A. Hair" when it premiers Thursday, May 31 at 10pm!

In the meantime, check out a sneak peak of Ms. Kelly's appearance after the cut.

Kelly Rowland To Be Featured On Trey Songz 'Chapter 5'

2012-05-12T09:20:00.000-04:00

After lighting up the screen in the video for "Heart Attack," Trey Songz enlist his co-star on his upcoming album Chapter 5, to be release mid-summer.

In addition to the good news, his on-screen co-star also received mom's seal of approval. "I think they look very cute," said mom. "I was on set and she’s very sweet and they have amazing chemistry in front of the camera, but they’re good friends. I like her though, she's a sweetheart."

Kelly Rowland Celebrates Miami Heat Win with Rick Ross & Wale

2012-05-11T16:05:00.001-04:00

The city of Miami was sizzling hot last night, literally, following the triumphant win the Miami Heat secured against the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs. On hand to witness the victory was R&B beauty Kelly Rowland, along with hometown hip-hop ambassador Rick Ross and Maybach partner in rhyme Wale. Check out Ms. Kelly brief cameo during halftime in the clip at the 02:25 mark.

Sean Garrett Talks Working w/ Kelly Rowland

2012-05-09T13:43:00.003-04:00

Producer Sean Garrett beamed with excitement as he talked about going into the studio with Kelly Rowland. 'Her swag is dope and I'm so happy to see her get her shot', says Garrett. (Start 1:15)

Kelly Rowland Gives Fitness on Miami Beach

2012-05-06T17:44:00.001-04:00

Kelly ditched her usual bikini at the beach over the weekend for some fitness gear. Kelly was photographed joking around with friends while enjoying her downtime this weekend. Kelly just wrapped a week in the studio recording with heavyweight Rodney Jerkins.

More pics after the jump!

Kelly Rowland Shines in Trey Songz 'Heart Attack' (Official Video)

2012-05-04T18:30:00.004-04:00

Isn't she lovely? Kelly Rowland looks absolutely gorgeous as she plays the leading lady in singer Trey Songz new video for 'Heart Attack'. Kelly and Trey play a couple that are going through a rough patch in their relationship which eventually gets played out.

On Set of Trey Songz "Heart Attack" Video with Kelly Rowland

2012-05-02T19:38:00.007-04:00

Trey Songz tease us once more with footage behind the scenes for his new single "Heart Attack". We get a closer look at the R&B crooner sharing the good times and bad times of his on-screen relationship with the lovely Kelly Rowland in the Benny Boom-directed clip.

SNEAK PEEK: Kelly Rowland in Trey Songz 'Heart Attack' Video

2012-04-30T19:47:00.001-04:00

R&B beauty Kelly Rowland is all smiles with Trey Songz in the sneak peak trailer for "Heart Attack," the lead single from his upcoming album Chapter V. Watch the 1-minute preview in black and white as their chemistry beams on camera.

Kelly Rowland Confirms UK X-Factor Exit

2012-04-30T09:35:00.001-04:00

Kelly Rowland has confirmed that she will not be returning to the UK X-Factor after serving one year on the judges panel according to the UK BBC News. It is reported that Kelly could not agree on a deal to accommodate her Fall/Winter Schedule.

In a statement released, Kelly says:

‘I love the UK and being part of the show last year. Mentoring the girls was such an incredible experience I will never forget. I would like to thank Simon for the great opportunity and asking me to be a judge last season.’

RECAP: Kelly Rowland On 'La La's Full Court Life'

2012-04-26T23:49:00.000-04:00

Things get out of hand when La La and Po place a high-stakes bet on who can find the perfect date for their newly single pal, Dice. Surprisingly, our fave Kelly Rowland also appears in this episode as well.