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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are having a boy and a girl, a source close to the couple confirmed to Access Hollywood. The singer broke the gender news to Life & Style, telling the mag, "Even before we announced it was twins, I was trying to keep everything gender-neutral because I didn't want to impose an identity on them too soon. There were fan contests on Twitter about what gender they are and rumors about them being two boys or two girls - but nobody guessed this!"

The couple first revealed their pregnancy to Access Hollywood's Billy Bush in October 2010 and Nick came by Access Hollywood Live on Tuesday where he shared news about how Mariah is doing in the run up to the birth of the couple's twins.

"She's been cooking up a storm," Nick said when Billy and Kit Hoover asked about whether Mariah was "nesting."

"I didn't know what it was," Nick continued. "I thought this was the way she dealt with her cravings. She doesn't eat. She cooks all this food and her

MIAMI, Fla. -- Britney Spears took a trip down the aisle this weekend - as a bridesmaid! The pop superstar served as maid of honor for her friend and assistant, Brett Miller, during Brett's wedding to Frank Lionetti at The Spanish Monastery in Miami, Fla., on Saturday.

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Brit was escorted down the aisle by an unnamed gentleman, with the star rocking long blond locks, a flowing, halter-topped aqua-colored floor-length gown with rhinestone embellishments, while carrying a bouquet of fresh flowers.

According to People, Britney and her boyfriend, Jason Trawick, arrived in Florida on Thursday and stayed in an oceanfront room at the Newport Beachside Hotel.

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Britney reportedly ditched the party following Thursday's rehearsal dinner, opting to stay in and order room service for herself, Jason and her bodyguard, according to a source for the mag.

The

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As the wave of celebrity weddings continues, "American Idol" alum Kellie Pickler has joined the fray as Hollywood's newest bride.

Kellie and boyfriend Kyle Jacobs eloped on New Year's Day, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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A rep for the country star confirmed the news of the nuptials between the 24-year-old singer and her 37-year-old songwriter beau.

The two wed in an "intimate ceremony on a private island in the Caribbean," a statement from Kelly's rep said, noting that the newlyweds are "elated."

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Kellie and Kyle have been dating since 2008. Kyle proposed to the former "American Idol" Season 5 star on June 15, 2010 - a day that used to represent great sorrow for the singer, as it was the birthday of her late grandmother.

"It turned out to be the most amazing day of my life," Kellie told People at the

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The New Year has already brought big news from one of music's biggest names - Lady Gaga.

The pop superstar has announced the release dates for her new album, "Born This Way," which will drop on May 23. Gaga revealed it will be preceded by the album's self-titled first single, which will hit on February 13.

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"THE SONG 2 3 11 THE RECORD 5 23 11," Gaga posted on her Twitter page at the stroke of midnight on the East Coast on New Year's Eve.

Her post was accompanied by a photo of Gaga wearing a jean jacket with "Born This Way" emblazoned on the back.

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The announcement fulfilled the singer's previous promise of big news to be revealed as the clock ran out on 2010.

"Merry Christmas little monsters! I love you with all my heart. My gift to you is a BORN THIS WAY announcement Midnight on NEW YEARS EVE. -MM," she

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is reportedly suffering from cancer.

According to Detroit's WJBK FOX 2, a relative of the singer told reporter Al Allen that the singer is suffering from the disease. Another relative reportedly said the family is very concerned for the music legend.

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Another report from the Detroit News claimed that Franklin has pancreatic cancer, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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A rep for the singer was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood.

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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, earlier this month, Franklin had surgery for an undisclosed reason.

"The surgery was highly successful," the music icon said in a statement to Access at the time. "God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers

American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox has been a frontrunner on the FOX reality competition from the start, but she reportedly almost quit the show two weeks ago.

According to TMZ, the soulful dreadlocked rocker walked off the show and was ready to call it quits, when host Ryan Seacrest saved the day.

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The incident reportedly took place in the parking lot following the taping of the show in front of a group of people.

Crystal reportedly told Ryan, "What's the point?" and said she couldn't handle the competition. The singer said she was planning on leaving and returning to Ohio to be with her family.

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Ryan reportedly consoled the singer telling her, "The greatest thing I ever did was make enough money so I could buy my mom a house. You can buy your mom a house."

Ryan's little pep talk appears to have worked. Crystal remains in the competition and last week sang Elvis

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Rihanna confirmed on Thursday morning that she's indeed dating slugger Matt Kemp, on "On Air With Ryan Seacrest."

"He's my boyfriend!" she said. "It's new and it's fun. It's nothing too serious, I don't want anything that's going to take up so much of my energy and time right now in a bad way. I just want to have fun, that's what it's about."

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While Rihanna and the Dodgers star are keeping it casual, one of the singer's famous friends is making a serious commitment - Katy Perry is marrying Russell Brand, and Rihanna said she's in charge of the bachelorette party.

"She put that on me next week," Rihanna said. "I have to come up with something cool because she's getting married in India so I'm like, 'Now what do I do to match that?'

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As if that's not enough to handle, the singer is about to head out on her first major headlining tour (with opening act, Ke$ha, see