Young Money/Cash Money recording artist, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, has been named one of four new hosts on BET’s 106 & Park. The rapper will join fellow music artist Mykel “Miss Mykie” Gray as well as Detroit radio personalities Jordan “Shorty Da Prince” Johnson and Kimberly “Paigon” Walker in replacing Terrence Jenkins and Rocsi Diaz. It was announced in May that Jenkins and Diaz would be leaving the show to pursue other endeavors. Jenkins has joined E! News as a correspondent, while Diaz is rumored to be a finalist to host X-Factor.

Bow Wow, who has appeared on the popular cable music show more than any other entertainer, seemed to be a natural choice. His label boss, Bryan “Baby” Williams agrees.

“In addition to being a great rapper, he is a natural personality with great star power and style,” Williams told AllHipHop.com. “He brings a new air to the network and my brother ‘Slim’ and I couldn’t be more proud. This is another great example of YMCMB expanding our presence in the television and film world.”

While it is nice to have the support of the bosses, no one is more proud and excited for this new opportunity than Bow Wow.  “I am very excited to take on this new journey in my career with BET,” he said. “I’m all about branding myself and not just in music, but in TV and movies. Everyone always wants to compare me to the Fresh Prince, well now they can call me the Fresh Prince of 106 & Park. Get ready for a whole new world.”

In addition to his new hosting duties, Bow Wow will continue to make music. He will release his new album, Underrated, later this year or early next year. Also, he will continue his film career.

Though the other hosts may not be as well-known as Bow Wow, that is not to say that they are not accomplished in their own right. Gray is a Howard University alum, singer, songwriter, model and dancer. She has performed as an opening act for artists such as Caribbean sensation Sean Paul and Houston rapper Slim Thug. Walker is a graduate of Western Michigan University, former producer of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and “The Rickey Smiley Show” and radio host for Detroit’s Hot 107.5. Johnson was signed to Atlantic Records at the age of fifteen as a rapper. He went on to work as an on-air personality for Detroit’s Hot 102.5.

Bow Wow, also known as Mr. 106 & Park, was a surprise addition to the lineup; however, Gray, Walker and Johnson beat out thousands of hopefuls during a nationwide search which included online submissions and on-screen tests. Walker and Johnson have been affiliated with the show since December 2011 when they hosted BET’s Notarized. They also appeared on the Grammy’s red carpet as correspondents in early 2012. They, along with Gray and Bow Wow, will host five days a week. Check bet.com for more information including show times.

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In her verse for Drake’s “Make Me Proud,” Nicki Minaj boasted: “The best legal team, so the deals is ill/It’s M.A.C., OPI and a fragrance, too/Apparel, I’m dominating every avenue.” Well, the animated hip-hop artist certainly wasn’t making those proclamations for her own health. Minaj is quickly becoming a beauty industry powerhouse.

On November 26, 2010, Minaj released her first M.A.C. lipstick in the shade Pink Friday, to coincide with the release of her debut album, also titled “Pink Friday.” She later released another lipstick, Viva Glam Nicki, as a part of M.A.C’s Viva Glam 2012 Campaign. Viva Glam is a line of lipsticks created to raise funds assisting men, women and children living with AIDS. Since its inception, the M.A.C. AIDS Fund has raised more than $200 million for their cause.

Nicki then released her OPI collection at the beginning of 2012. The collection was made up of a total of six polishes—three cream polishes, two glitter polishes and one shatter polish. The polishes were named after Nicki’s album and song titles. Pink Friday is in Nicki’s favorite color, Did It On ‘Em is a lovely shade of chartreuse, Fly is teal, Metallic 4 Life features a black base color with silver flecks of glitter, Save Me features a clear base color with blue glitter and the Super Bass Shatter is a darker shade of pink than Pink Friday, and also has glitter in it.

Most recently, Minaj released the advertisements for her fragrance, Pink Friday. Last month when she first released the official images of the bottle, which is a smaller version of her dipped in gold and wearing a white bustier, she described the smell of the fragrance as “angels playing.” It has since been noted that the fragrance will smell like a mixture of creamy vanilla, juicy fruits and sensual musk.

So, what’s next on Queen Minaj’s to-do list? A clothing line, of course! Minaj has always been able to generate much conversation and debate regarding her fashion choices. While fashion critics may not understand her style, the Barbz love it. Since it is the opinion of the Barbz, and the Barz only, that matter, it is quite befitting that Minaj would give them a collection made in her likeness. Of the brand Nicki has stated that her “biggest goal was to make a line that was going to be affordable to my fans and also rich enough in quality that they’ll feel like they’re wearing exactly what I’m wearing.” All of the Barbz, male and female, will be catered to with this “Harajuku Barbie” collection.

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