By Cassie Carpenter


When Nicki Minaj invited Cassie Ventura to join her in her new video she probably thought it would be fun working with hr friend.

What she might not have expected is that the sultry R & B singer would steal the show in her high cut white swimsuit.

Still, it certainly looked as if the girls were having fun as they filmed the video for The Boys.

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Girls on boys: The Boys, featuring Cassie, is Nicki Minaj's first single from Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up, the re-release of her sophomore album due in stores in November 19

Scene stealer: Cassie nearly steals the video from Minaj when she appears onscreen in a sexy white one-piece bathing suit with a thong back

Rapper Nicki has no less than four outrageous wig and costume changes - including a lace bikini - in her just-released video.

The bold 29-year-old delivers a nonsensical, candy-coated daydream of a video where the pair ask in the chorus 'why the boys are always spending all their money on love?'

The Boys is Nicki's first single from Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up, the re-release of her sophomore album due in stores in November 19.

The frivolous clip, directed by Colin Tilley, is set in a technicolor, cartoon-style street, barbershop, and polka-dot dream world where the two ladies gratuitously flaunt their enviable curves.

Dangerous curves: Not to be outdone by Cassie, Nicki makes sure to show off her famous curvaceous form in a string bikini as she poses next to a bizarre 'T-rex' motorized tricycle

In fact, the 26-year-old songstress nearly steals the video from Minaj when she appears onscreen in a sexy white one-piece bathing suit with a thong back.

Not to be outdone by Cassie, Nicki makes sure to show off her famous curvaceous form in a tiny string bikini as she poses next to a bizarre 'T-rex' motorized tricycle.

The video opens with a newspaper headline 'Barber shop burns down after "freak" flame thrower accident.'

Nicki's fave: According to her Twitter, Nicki's favourite part of shooting the video was doing 'squats on the ball' and in between takes she sucked on a tongue-staining 'blue Jolly Rancher'

Later on, Nicki is clearly the culprit as she is seen excitedly brandishing a flame thrower while wearing a blonde bombshell wig with a studded denim bralet with a ladylike full skirt.

The femcee is heard rapping: 'Dollar dollar paper chaser / Get that money, yeah yeah / You get high love a bunch of girls / And then cry on top of the world / I hope you, have the time of your life / I hope I, don't lose it tonight.'

The outlandish pop star is first seen wearing a cotton candy-coloured bouffant wig with an eye-opening neon bralet while suggestively bouncing on a yoga ball.

Risque: The Superbass singer struts down the street set in a multi-layered ensemble consisting of a bodysuit over peach-coloured jeans

She is then seen in a long yellow wig crashing her pink car and strutting down the street set in a multi-layered ensemble consisting of a crotchless bodysuit over peach-coloured jeans.

Nicki finishes her looks with a hot pink bra, light blue blazer, and backwards leopard-print baseball cap as pink-tuxedoed dancers carrying umbrellas sway in the sunshine behind her.

The Superbass singer later pretends to have her long pink wig blow-dried by a busty blonde while clad in a green-and-pink printed bodysuit, lavender tights, and purple pumps.

Sexy arsonist: Nicki is later seen excitedly brandishing a flame thrower in a barbershop while wearing a blonde bombshell wig with a studded denim bralet

Meanwhile, Cassie explores more masculine looks in the clip which has her dressed in outfits ranging from a chic cobalt blue pantsuit, long crucifix earrings, a grafitti-inspired jacket, and a fierce pairof Nike high-tops.

During two set-ups, the former model even dyed her mohawk-shaved black tresses neon yellow to better blend in with Nicki's candy-coloured world.

'Here it is barbz!!!!!!! #TheBoysVideo' Minaj tweeted to her 14.7 million followers.

'Freak' accident: The video opens with a newspaper headline 'Barber shop burns down after "freak" flame thrower accident'

Butching up: Cassie explores more masculine looks in the clip which has her dressed in outfits like this chic cobalt blue pantsuit, even dying her mohawk neon yellow

According to her Twitter, Nicki's favourite part of shooting the video was doing 'squats on the ball' and in between takes she sucked on a tongue-staining 'blue Jolly Rancher.'

The petite rapper will embark on her 'Apart of Roman Released European Tour' starting October 21 in Nottingham's Capital FM Arena and ending December 8 at Perth Arena in Australia.

Last April, Tilley also helmed Nicki's video for I Am Your Leader featuring Cam'ron and Rick Ross.

The 24-year-old, whose directed 19 videos for Chris Brown, has also worked with Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa.

Fantasy: The outlandish pop star later pretends to have her long pink wig blow-dried by a busty blonde while clad in a green-and-pink printed bodysuit, lavender tights, and purple pumps





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By Alanah Eriksen


She said this week she struggled to keep the pounds off.

But judging by the outtakes from her latest music video, Nicki Minaj has nothing to worry about.

The 29-year-old was spotted flaunting her very shapely derriere in a pink bikini as she shot Starships in Oahu Hawaii.

Beach babe: Nicki Minaj donned a pink bikini and green hair as she rolled around in the sand to film her new video for Starship in Oahu, Hawaii

The rapper and singer also donned a green wig, in keeping with her very out of this world appearance, as she rolled around on the sand.

It has long been rumoured that the star has had surgery to achieve her bootylicious behind, but she has not admitted or denied it.


Curvy: The star also took a dip in the water, playing with her comical wig as she mouthed her new song

Watch my moves: The Trinidad-born singer throws her hands up in the air during a dance routine

She explained to DJ Funkmast Flex last year that she didn't mind the comments.

'I don’t mind the fascination. It’s all good. … But I’ve said this before, it doesn’t define me. So, I try my best not to focus my energy on it.

'Like, if you guys focus energy on and spend energy on it, I don’t mind it. You know, people are sitting in the barbershop talking about my butt, it’s conversational. That’s what people are gonna do. As long as they’re talking about Nicki Minaj, I’m good.'


Working out: Nicki, who appeared to have gold paint on her legs and derriere, said this week she found it hard to stay in shape

Queen of the female rappers: Nicki has said she wants to overtake Jay-Z as a music mogul in her hip hop domination

Even Nicki's friend Coco Austin, who is married to rapper Ice T and sports a large derriere herself, claimed it was fake, saying in an interview with Perez Hilton: 'Well, I read that it wasn’t. I thought that she came out with it. I heard it from her.'

And in the song Dance Ass with Big Sean, Nicki appears to admit to surgery.

She raps: 'Kiss my a*** and my anus, because it’s finally famous, and it’s finally soft, yeah, it’s finally soft, I don’t know, man, guess them a*** shots wore off.'


Hair-raising: Nicki plays with her seaweed-like wig in the water, while pulling an interesting face

Do you like my style? The singer and rapper reclines on the sand

Upon ariving in the American state this week, Nicki tweeted: 'The kids @ the airport were like: waikikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!! I bust out laughin.'

She later added: 'Can't wait 2get on set. Dem male modelz iz poppinton #starshipsvideo.'

Starships is featured in her upcoming album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which is set to be released on April 3.


Quick wardrobe change: Nicki also donned a loose-fitting orange dress over her bikini for part of the shoot

Do you need to shield your eyes from the brightness? Nicki moves her hair from her face


Although the Trinidad-born star is often seen in revealing attire, she told Allure magazine this week it was difficult for her to keep her body in shape.

'I'm naturally petite, but I definitely struggle with keeping those extra pounds off.

'And I hate working out. I can't stand being on a treadmill. That mentally irks me. When I need to lose a few, I just cut out sugar and starch'


Baby's got back! The 29-year-old showed off her shapely behind during the shoot


Just having a rest? Nicki arches her back to accentuate her curves with her arms behind her head

Doing her best starfish impression: The comical singer extends her arms during a scene in the video

She also revealed this week she planned on taking over Jay-Z's spot as a major mogul in the hip-hop world.

'I never thought about music as just being the end-all, be-all. I always looked at it like a business, something that I could create an empire out of.

'I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. He said, "Congratulations on all your success". And I was like: "Yeah, I'm coming for you. I'm coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul".'


With all her might: Nicki makes her fist into a ball and belts out the tune


Making it happen: The star is surrounded by a team of cameramen and producers as she films in the idyllic location

The lighting has to be right! The team held red screens above her to create a different effect

She also spoke about why she thinks she had such a broad fan base.

'I think as far as the younger demo is concerned, I play dress up-up.

'I also can put on a very cartoonish voice. So sometimes children may not know what I'm saying, but they like the sound of it, and they think I sound like some weird character.'


Kicking back: The star has a chuckle in between takes



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By Iona Kirby


She is known for her fondness of bright colours and bold prints.

But Nicki Minaj has taken her love of turning heads one step further in a new shoot for the Power Issue of American Vogue magazine.

The rapper can be seen painted a striking shade of blue in an image shot by photographer Steven Klein.

Bright young thing: Nicki Minaj is eye-catching in blue body paint in the March Power Issue of American Vogue

The sapphire shade presents a stark contrast to Nicki’s bubble gum pink curls and matching slick of lipstick.

The 29-year-old also wears a dramatic scarlet dress and matching opera gloves to complete her unusual look for the fashion magazine shoot.

And in an interview to accompany the creative photograph, the star opened up about how her style wasn’t always so distinctive.


Eye-catching: The rapper is known for her love of bright colours and bold prints


Pink palette: Nicki has designed a lipstick for MAC's Viva Glam range


She told the publication: ‘I was dressing in Tommy Hilfiger baggy shirts and Boss jeans, but then I met a person who dressed like a tiny lady—pantsuits, heels, lots of makeup.

‘I thought she was larger than life. She once did my makeup – I had never seen myself made up before. I didn’t want to wash it off; I felt like I had one day to live this fantasy of being a glamour girl.’

She also added that her eye-catching ensembles are ‘costumes, not outfits.’

And as well as telling the fashion magazine about her style discovery, the Super Bass rapper admitted that she didn’t always see herself ending up in the music industry.

She confessed: ‘A huge part of me wanted to be a lawyer. I would do a really good job as a prosecutor.’

Nicki has lent her name to MAC's ultra-altruistic Viva Glam range, for which all profits from make-up sold go to HIV and AIDS charities.

The star has designed a vibrant pink lipstick for the line, and has spoken out about her delight to be involved in the project.

She has said: ‘When I was chosen by MAC cosmetics to be the next Viva Glam spokesperson, I wanted to hug everyone that worked at MAC for giving me this opportunity.

'I've always wanted to be a Viva Glam girl.'



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By Jade Watkins


She's had her hair in every colour in the rainbow, often gravitating towards her favourite Barbie pink.

But Nicki Minaj has tried a brand new shade in a new photo shoot for Paper magazine.

The zany 29-year-old singer turned green for the cover of the fashion publication's Spring 2012 edition.

Green with envy? Nicki Minaj sports green hair on the cover of Paper Magazine's Spring 2012 edition

Running her fingers through her emerald curly locks, the Super Bass star also shows off her curves in a pastel-hued range of attire.

For sorbet-inspired inside shots, Nicki's usual fairy-floss coloured hair is paired with a matching low-cut dress, which shows off plenty of her cleavage.

The look is completed with a lemon-coloured fitted blazer.

Dangerous curves: For sorbet-inspired inside shots, Nicki's usual fairy-floss coloured hair is paired with a matching low-cut dress, which shows off plenty of her cleavage

For the cover, the wardrobe is reversed and the singer is seen in a bright yellow dress and melon-coloured jacket.

The outfit are rather low-key for the zany singer, who usually takes to the stage in an assortment of rubber and latex outrageous designs.

Nicki most recently joined Madonna for her spectacular Super Bowl half-time show.

Demure: The outfit are rather low-key for the zany singer, who usually takes to the stage in an assortment of rubber and latex outrageous designs

Alongside British rapper M.I.A., the trio perform the Queen Of Pop's new single Give Me All Your Luvin.

However the performance was meet with some controversy after M.I.A. swore at the camera and gave the middle finger salute.

Madonna has since spoken out about the spectacle labeling it 'negative' and 'such a teenager thing to do'.

Big performance: Nicki most recently took to the stage with Madonna for her spectacular Super Bowl half-time show

She told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Kiss FM this morning: ‘I was really surprised. I didn’t know anything about it. I mean I wasn’t happy about it. I understand it’s punk rock and everything, but to me there was such a feeling of love and good energy, and positivity it just seemed negative.’

She added: ‘It’s one of those things it’s such a teenager…irrelevant thing to do…there was such a feeling of love and unity there what was the point? It was just out of place.’

Meanwhile, in an accompanying interview with Paper magazine, Minaj revealed that her style icons included Grace Jones and Cyndi Lauper, which is unsurprising given her quirky fashion choices.

Controversy: The performance was meet with some controversy after M.I.A. swore at the camera and gave the middle finger salute

'Grace Jones definitely. So amazing. And Cyndi Lauper, I loved her right from when I was a little girl,' she said. 'And Janet Jackson of course. And Boy George. I always loved the way he dressed, and his music too.

She also admitted that her guilty pleasure was reality shows such as Mob Wives and the Real Housewives franchise.

'I love Big Ang — what is that? And I love the way those girls talk to each other: “Don’t YOU be coming at ME!!!” I love every freakin’ moment,” she said of Mob Wives.

'And I watch The Real Housewives of Atlantaand Beverly Hills. Taylor and Adrienne and the girls.'


Blonde ambition: In the video clip of Madonna's song, Nicki takes inspiration from Marilyn Monroe



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By Sarah Bull


She's such a Brat! Nicki Minaj appeared to have taken inspiration from the Bratz dolls in the video for her new single Stupid Hoe

She's got her work cut out for her, finding more and more unique ideas to stand out in today's music market.

So when it came to coming up with a concept for her new video, Nicki Minaj decided to take inspiration from another mainstream favourite - the Bratz fashion dolls.

Nicki is seen with dramatic almond-shaped eyes, very similar to the ones sported by the children's favourite toys in the video for her new single Stupid Hoe.


Not so mellow yellow: Nicki wore garish yellow lipstick and pink hair

The eyes have it: Nicki's eyes were unusually large in the new video

Nicki teams the digitally-enhanced eyes with bright yellow lips at one point during the video, before opting for baby blue eyeshadow and lipstick for another section.

And in a recent interview, Nicki revealed that she can't go without brightly-coloured lipstick.

She said: 'I can't see myself without pink lipstick. I can go without it for a couple days, but if there was no more pink lipstick in the world, I'd be useless.'

The 29-year-old singer also shows off her flexibility by pulling up her leg behind her head.

The video for Nicki's new song comes after it was revealed that her album, the follow-up to her debut record Pink Friday, has been delayed in its release.


Colourful: In another segment, Nicki wears bright blue eyeshadow and lipstick

Wild thing: Nicki performs from inside a yellow cage at another point

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was originally scheduled for release on February 14th, Valentine's Day, but now won't be out until April 3rd.

Following the news, Nicki took to her Twitter page to reassure her millions of eager fans.

She tweeted: 'But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then ;). Love Always, HB.'


Lash lovely: Nicki sports huge fake eyelashes throughout the video for Stupid Hoe

Dainty doll: At another point, Nicki is shrunk down and dances atop a huge chair




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Little superstars: YouTube sensations Sophia and Rosie perform with Nicki Minaj on the Ellen DeGeneres Show


They became a YouTube sensation after their adorable performance of Nicki Minaj's Super Bass went viral earlier this month.

And today little Sophia, eight, and her cousin Rosie, five, from Essex, England, got the surprise of their lives during an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

The talk show host introduced the pair, who were both dressed in their now famous pink ballerina outfits and tiaras, to their idol after they performed a lively rendition of her hit song.


Sophia, who wowed the crowd with her impressive vocals, squealed with delight as the pop star emerged from backstage.

She immediately jumped into the singer's arms and threw her arms around her.

Rosie, who dances and offers support while her old cousin sings, also gave her a hug.

Ellen then gave them Nicki inspired wigs, microphones and necklaces to complete their look.

Delighted! Little Sophia jumped for joy when Ellen told her she would be meeting her idol

Hugging her hero: The eight-year-old jumped into the star's arms while her shy cousin watched on

The star then joined her little fans for another rendition of the song.

The pop star said she was so impressed when she first saw the clip, which has now been viewed more than six million times.

'Within five seconds of seeing this video I was calling everyone,' the 28-year-old said.

'I was also receiving a billion emails. Everyone was like you have to see this little girl.

Cuties: Sophia (right) said that while her cousin Rosie doesn't sing, she helps to give her confidence

'She blew me away. I have a hype man and you have a hype girl.'

She added: I said, superstar. Seriously we are watching a journey that’s about to be amazing.

She told Sophia: You are incredible. I just want you to stay in school. Music is beautiful but stay in school ok. Put your books first and singing second.'

Watch Ellen DeGeneres interview Sophia and Rosie here...






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Shake it, baby! Jennifer Lopez takes to the stage at the iHeartRadio music festival in a red tasseled outfit that flashed her famous derriere during a very vigorous dance routine


She was just one of many acts to take to the stage during the star-studded iHeartRadio music festival this weekend.

But Jennifer Lopez left her contemporaries firmly in the shade with a sexy and sassy performance showing that the much-loved pop diva is well and truly back to her booty-shaking best.

It was certainly her intention last night with the focus on her famous derriere as she took to the stage in a red feathery tasseled outfit.


The 42-year-old strutted her stuff and left her backing dancers gaping in her wake as she shook her bottom - and then flashed it to her delighted backing band.

Jennifer was performing on the second and final day of the festival, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

You go, girl! Egged on by her wolf-whistling backing dancers, Jennifer wiggled and shook her curves and tassels


She performed a red hot set that include her new single Papi, and other hits including Get Right, On The Floor, Let's Get Loud, Ain't It Funny and her classic, Jenny From The Block.

And it proved to be a busy weekend for the star who jetted in from the set of her new film Parker in Boca Raton, Florida, to perform at the event.

Queen of the festival castle: Jennifer was adorned in a red feathered cape as she sat atop a velvet throne at the start of her set


Red hot: The singer threw off her cape and strutted down the stairs as she launched into her set


She was one of many acts that performed at the two-day festival, including Lady Gaga, Steve Tyler, Nicki Minaj, Nicole Scherzinger, Sting and Usher.

Gaga, who headlined the concert, was her usual wacky self as she arrived on stage on a motorbike that had been built up using car and motorbike parts.

Everyone wants a piece of you! Jennifer's dancers get up close and personal as they stroke her body during a routine

Twist and shout and rock 'n' roll: Jennifer is swing round by one of her dancers before rocking out with her guitarist

Anything you can do: Jennifer joins her suited and booted dancers in a high-octane routine


Dressed in a long leather studded coat, she teamed her look with a very wide tasseled black hat as she treated her fan-filled audience to a number of her hits, including Judas, Bad Romance and Just Dance.

She also spoke about her male alter-ego Joe Caldone and 'his' appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards last month.

Hello, boys! Jennifer can't help but smile as she looks admiringly at her muscular backing dancers


Speaking to host Elvis Duran, she said: 'Who does he think he is going on national television and speaking about my personal life like that? He’s a sucker.'

And in a rather poignant moment, she dedicated her song 'Hair' to Jamey Rodemeye, a 14-year-old boy who committed suicide after being incessantly bullied at school.

Biker chick: Lady Gaga appeared on stage on a customised motorbike that looked like a piece of modern art and a very wide rimmed black tasseled hat


The youngster, who was from Buffalo, New York, was found dead after an apparent suicide last week having posted in a blog for months about the bullying and how people would launch gay insults at him.

Before he died, he posted a lyric from Lady Gaga's song The Queen on his Facebook page which said: 'Don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door.'

Energetic: Gaga jumped about in the air and showed off her pole-dancing skills

Strutting her stuff: Having stripped down to a sparkly body, Gaga got raunchy with her dancers


He also Tweeted the star and wrote: 'Bye mother monster, thank you for all you have done, paws up forever.'

Fighting back tears as she dedicated her song to him, Gaga told the audience: 'I know it's a bit of a downer, but sometimes the right thing is more important than the music.

Kooky: Nicki Minaj took to the stage in a layered purple dress and big curly bunched hair

Veterans: Steve Tyler and Sting jammed together during the Police star's set

Hello, ladies: Usher got his female fans in a frenzy with his sexy set

'Bullying is for losers. Jamey, you're not a freak.'

A surprise performance came from former Police frontman Sting who performed with Aerosmith star Steve Tyler, and Usher, who got his female fans screaming with his sexy solo set.






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