Beyoncé has once again topped Forbes' list of the 12 best-paid celebrities under the age of 30. The "Single Ladies" star also took the crown last year and came in just ahead of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, who finished at numbers two and three, respectively. This year, Beyoncé raked in an estimated $84 million from tour revenue and endorsements with L'Oreal and Nintendo.

Beyoncé has once again topped Forbes' list of the 12 best-paid celebrities under the age of 30. The "Single Ladies" star also took the crown last year and came in just ahead of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, who finished at numbers two and three, respectively.

This year, Beyoncé raked in an estimated $84 million from tour revenue and endorsements with L'Oreal and Nintendo. She also broke into the fashion world, launching her own clothing line, House of Deréon, and a fragrance, Heat.

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift rolled in at number four and number five, respectively.

Beyoncé is also making headlines this week for reportedly being stopped and ticketed by New York Police for texting while driving. The 28-year-old recently acquired her license and, according to various reports, was cited with a $100 fine.

50 Cent appeared on ABC's The View on Wednesday and opened up about what he went through for his new movie Twelve, including undergoing significant weight loss and tattoo removal that has left him scarred. The rapper revealed that after he read the script and liked it, he was then informed that he would have to go through a process of slimming down for the role. "I was on liquids," 50 said on the show about his diet. "I started with lemon and cayenne pepper."

50 Cent appeared on ABC's The View on Wednesday and opened up about what he went through for his new movie Twelve, including undergoing significant weight loss and tattoo removal that has left him scarred.

The rapper revealed that after he read the script and liked it, he was then informed that he would have to go through a process of slimming down for the role.

"I was on liquids," 50 said on the show about his diet. "I started with lemon and cayenne pepper."

To get prepped to lose the weight, Fiddy listened to interviews from Robert DeNiro for Raging Bull, Christian Bale for The Machinist and Tom Hanks for Philadelphia to see what they did to lose weight for their roles.

"I remember specifically what the first thing was . . . I was starving," the rapper said about getting to eat whatever he wanted again. "I had a steak . . . it was 12 ounces, but I got about four ounces in before I started getting sleepy."

R&B singer Lloyd announced recently that he is preparing for the release of a new album, King of Hearts, which he anticipates releasing by the year's end. Lloyd calls the album his "masterpiece," and plans to release its first single in August. The album features production from Polow Da Don, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Rico Love, Dr. Dre, and Timbaland.

R&B singer Lloyd announced recently that he is preparing for the release of a new album, King of Hearts, which he anticipates releasing by the year's end.

Lloyd calls the album his "masterpiece," and plans to release its first single in August. The album features production from Polow Da Don, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Rico Love, Dr. Dre, and Timbaland.

The album will be Lloyd's debut release for Zone 4/Interscope after his decision not to sign with Young Money Records. It is the follow-up project to 2008's Lessons in Love.

King of Hearts will be Lloyd's fourth studio release.

There are rumors that ex-Fugees MC Wyclef Jean is considering a run for president of Haiti, his home country, but Jean himself has not announced any intention to run. Jean, has said before that he has been planning on getting involved in the upcoming Haitian election, though he has not said he would get involved politically. The singer has been heavily involved in relief efforts to help victims the Haitian earthquake in January, which has fueled speculation that he may run.

There are rumors that ex-Fugees MC Wyclef Jean is considering a run for president of Haiti, his home country, but Jean himself has not announced any intention to run.

Jean, has said before that he has been planning on getting involved in the upcoming Haitian election, though he has not said he would get involved politically.

The singer has been heavily involved in relief efforts to help victims the Haitian earthquake in January, which has fueled speculation that he may run for the presidency.

However, in a statement released Tuesday, Jean's family said, "At this time, Wyclef Jean has not announced his intent to run for Haitian president. If and when a decision is made, media will be alerted immediately."

The Haitian election will take place on November 28, with the winner being sworn in in February 2011.

Rihanna has revealed that she would like to work on a duet with fellow singer Lady Gaga. In an interview with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record, the "Rude Boy" singer explained, "A collaboration between Gaga and myself would be really cool because we do a similar type of music and we both really love fashion." She added, "I'm sure it would be a very hot and sexy video. I would love to collaborate with her. Who wouldn't?"

Rihanna has revealed that she would like to work on a duet with fellow singer Lady Gaga.

In an interview with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record, the "Rude Boy" singer explained, "A collaboration between Gaga and myself would be really cool because we do a similar type of music and we both really love fashion."

She added, "I'm sure it would be a very hot and sexy video. I would love to collaborate with her. Who wouldn't?"

Rihanna, who will be making her feature film debut in the live action adaptation of the 1980's game Battleship, is featured on Eminem's hit single, "Love The Way You Lie."

In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, she explained that that she chose to collaborate with Eminem on the song because "the lyrics were so deep, so beautiful and intense. It's something that I understood, something I connected with."

Rihanna is currently on the road with her Last Girl on Earth Tour, with stops scheduled in Montreal, New York, and Chicago (among others) before the tour wraps up in Syracuse, New York, on August 28.

Chris Brown and Usher have just finished recording a new song they collaborated on together in Jamaica. Last weekend both artists headlined the Reggae Sumfest, which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where they also managed to find time to head into the studio and record the track. Brown took the stage on Friday, July 23 and also showed off his dancing skills in a dance-off with Usher, which was set up by Elephant Man.

Chris Brown and Usher have just finished recording a new song they collaborated on together in Jamaica.

Last weekend both artists headlined the Reggae Sumfest, which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where they also managed to find time to head into the studio and record the track.

Brown took the stage on Friday, July 23 and also showed off his dancing skills in a dance-off with Usher, which was set up by Elephant Man. After the show, the two artists had dinner together at a restaurant on the island and from there went to record the new tune, which will presumably be featured on Brown's forthcoming album.

Brown later took to Twitter to thank everyone who came to the show.

"I wanna thank you Jamaica for your wonderful embrace last night at the show . . . next time well do passa passa . . . lmao.. (oh h*ll naw). love ya."