The official opening of Rio Carnival may be three days off, but Beyonce and Alicia Keys got the party started early as they took to the streets to film a new music video.

A massive crew of cameraman, lighting techs, and backup dancers took to the streets in a sparkling display that some say will rival the actual festivities of Rio Carnival. Beyonce can be seen shaking on a disused bus, while Alicia Keys had all eyes on her while they taped her rooftop scene.

The pair are currently filming a clip for their duet ‘Put It In A Love Song,’ which features on Alicia’s recently released album, The Element Of Freedom.

Alicia recently told MTV, “Her and I together was like re-united sisters. Most people get in the studio and don’t get a chance to really collaborate but we were in one room having a ball. ‘The energy was incredible.”

Alicia also said she’s keen for more collaborations.

Check out 20+ Behind-the-Scenes photos after the jump!!!
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MARCH 17, 1969 – FEBRUARY 11, 2010

UPDATE: British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life. The 40-year-old committed suicide just days after the death of his mother, Joyce, last week. [Source]

Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has died, his publicist says. His office confirmed to the BBC that Mr McQueen, 40, was discovered at his London home this morning.

Paramedics called to the Mayfair property pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious.

A statement said his family were “devastated” at the “tragic news”, and added that they shared “a sense of shock and grief”.

A former British Designer of the Year winner, London-born Mr McQueen started his career as an apprentice in Savile Row, where he learned how to make jackets at Gieves and Hawkes.

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Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper have united for a very important cause with MAC Cosmetics for The MAC AIDS Fund and the VIVA GLAM program, which raises funding for AIDS research.

The pair went on “Good Morning America” to raise awareness to encourage women about the importance of practicing safe sex. All funds from each VIVA GLAM purchase go directly towards helping women to fight AIDS.

Lady Gaga and Lauper were announced as the faces of MAC Comestics 2010 campaign back in November ‘09 at a private press party.

Run, don’t walk to buy Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi — each lipstick is $14, and 100% of the proceeds goes to the MAC AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Picture and video after the jump.

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So here’s something to excite you on a Monday afternoon, Kellan Lutz – in underwear!

Kellan Lutz stripped down to his underpants for Calvin Klein’s newest male underwear collection, X. Often overshadowed by the other two guys in the Twilight saga, Lutz finally shows us what he’s been packing and we’re not at all disappointed.

You can see some more pants-less Kellan Lutz after the jump.
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Chinese father says he chains his small son to a corner so he won’t be abducted, as his sister was, according to a report by ITN’s John Ray for CNN.

This is nothing gay or pop culture-related, but something that I thought might catch you’re interest. Child abduction has been on the rise in China, and a father took a small step to keep his son from the same fate as his sister. The CNN video can been seen after the jump.

What do you think about this situation, is the father’s reasoning just for chaining up his son?

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I know I’m hella late on this, but here it goes anyways because the world MUST know. This past week the gorgeous Lady Gaga had the honor of meeting the Queen, and no, I’m not talking about Madonna.

Lady Gaga met the real Queen — Queen Elizabeth — following the Royal Variety Performance. What a shocker! I’m disappointed Lady Gaga didn’t wear the spark-bursting bra she had worn on the ‘Bad Romance’ video in front of the Queen. I wonder how that would have gone done.

The annual show features a wide range of artists from all aspects of popular entertainment and showbusiness. Miley Cyrus was also spotted watching the show from backstage.
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We knew it, the world knew it, and Chelsea Handler definitely knew it. GLEE’s Chris Colfer dodged the media bullet with his recent out-and-in of the closet antics, which we assumed was forced upon him by Fox execs.

On last night’s airing of the ‘Chelsea Lately’ show, the monster that is Chelsea Handler decided to put an end to the gay rumors and invited Colfer to be a guest on the show. DUN DUN DUN!!!

“Your character is gay, and we know you’re gay. … Don’t be shy about that,” Handler stated. Colfer said “Yes.” View the clip after the jump! [Queerty]
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‘New Moon’ left audiences across the nation with their jaws-dropped this past weekend as it made history as the 3rd biggest weekend opener ever, grossing an astounding $140.7 million at the box office.

Buff Bodies Blind ‘New Moon’

As successful and publicized as the movie was, it leaves me to wonder whether the success of ‘New Moon’ was due to the great story behind the series, or was it the bare-chested men that roamed the screen in 3/4th of the movie?
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OUT magazine’s Alex Wilburn posted on their blog Popnography today a recap of a recent gay-themed episode of ‘Degrassi’ in which he remarks on the issues of coming out in high school for gay character Riley, who is the star football player for Degrassi High.

Wilburn notes, in relation to gay society today, that ” we assume gay teens are naturally accepting,” eventually building up to the fact that in today’s LGBT society gays are hating their own kind more than ever. Who’s more straight? Who’s more gay? Can someone be more-or-less gay?

He then calls into action and ask that gays “stop dividing into groups or using terms like ‘gayface’” in which he referenced Popwired’s post of a new kid on Gossip Girl that we thought looked gay.

Did we make a slip-up by using the term “gay face” instead of identifying the character by his real name or some other snarky term? Sure, we did. But does Popwired saying “Gay face” really go against the gay agenda and destroy future hopes of gays getting along together? Not at all, that’s just how we do stuff here — randomly!

For us to say “gay face”, it just merely means that they’re handsome and well moisturized.

What do you think, were we in the wrong?

For all of our lesbian readers out there, this story is sure to perk you up a little. And for all the gay boys who’s madly in love with the world of fashion, Heidi Klum, and the curiosity of hairless legs, this is also for you.

Pop Wired’s photographer has some backstage shots of the beautiful girls getting ready at this year’s 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

Mrs. Heidi Klum wow’d the crowd Thursday evening with her post-baby body which opened the parade at the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.

Check out the out gallery after the jump! Super hot! Must see!
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