Rip The Runway 2010 Behind The Scenes With Soulja Boy, Nicki Minaj, Trina & More

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New York, NY, United States (CNS) - After lending her guest vocals and filming videos for singles from Mariah Carey and Ludacris, current hip-hop princess Nicki Minaj is now taking up hosting duties on BET's annual fashion and music event "Rip the Runway."

Now in its sixth year, this year's "Music Moving Fashion Forward" theme brings together models, music, and Minaj, who is co-hosting this year's "Rip the Runway" along with "The Game" star Pooch Hall. Top designers Tracey Reese, Tennille White, Miva, Gavin Douglass, and Protege will showcase the latest trends in fashion and must-have looks.

"Rip the Runway" also features performances from fashion-forward artists, like Minaj, Estelle, and Janelle Monae. Also performing are Ludacris, Big Boi, and Roscoe Dash and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em.

"Rip the Runway" was taped on Saturday, February 27th at the Manhattan Center (Hammerstein Ballroom) in New York. It's set to air on BET in the Spring (March 15).

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Trina - Amazin' New Album Arrives May 4

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Miami, FL, United States (CNS) - The self-proclaimed "Diamond Princess" Trina has lined up the current princess of pop Lady Gaga among other artists for her upcoming collaboration-filled album. "Amazin'," Trina's fifth studio album, features guest spots from Gaga, Diddy, Keri Hilson, and others.

Diddy and Keri Hilson appear on the album's first single, "Million Dollar Girl," the Mario Winans and CP Hollywood-produced dance cut recently released to iTunes and currently heating up at radio stations across the country.

Lady Gaga penned and appears on the track "Hoes Fight" for the album, along with Kalenna of Dirty Money. The Jim Jonsin-produced track was leaked online early in January.

The album also features collaborations with Flo Rida on "White Girls," Trey Songz on "Showin' Out," and Monica on "I Want It All." Current guest rapper du jour Nicki Minaj also appears with Lady Saw on the track "Dang-A-Lang."

"Amazin'" hits stores on May 4th. It's Trina's first album since 2008's "Still Da Baddest," which featured the single "Single Again."

Read Rap-Up's exclusive preview of 'Amazin'' here:
Trina 'Amazin' Album Preview