Hip-hop’s Bible The Source magazine snagged Toronto beauty Melanie Fiona for a six-page fashion spread titled “If I Was Your Girlfriend” for its Jan/Feb 2010 issue set to hit newsstands January 20th. The Source enlisted fashion guru Misa Hylton to style the Grammy-Award nominated songstress. We’ve got one word to describe Melanie’s shoot–HAUTE!

Check out behind the scenes footage of Melanie’s Source magazine photoshoot.

Be on the look out for our exclusive interview with Melanie coming real soon…

“Precious” was definitely the movie of 2009 and we’re not the only ones who seem to think so! The heart-wrenching story of “Precious” based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire is leading the NAACP Image Awards race with eight nominations. The Lee Daniels film has been nominated for “Outstanding Motion Picture”, “Outstanding Independent Film”; supporting actors Mariah Carey, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton and Lenny Kravitz have been nominated for “Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture”. Precious herself actress Gabourey Sidibe has been nominated for “Outstanding Actress  in a Motion Picture”.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z is running the music category with five nominations, including “Outstanding Male Artist”  which he’s competing with Anthony Hamilton, Charlie Wilson, Maxwell and Ne-Yo as well as “Outstanding Album” for The Blueprint 3. Jay’s collaborations with Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West were also recognized for “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration”. While, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, India Arie, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston are all vying to come out on top as “Outstanding Female Artist”. Toronto native Melanie Fiona, Jeremih and Keri Hilson are going up against each other in “Outstanding Best New Artist” category.

The 41^st NAACP Image Awards honoring diversity in the arts will broadcast live on February 26^th on Fox at 8pm.

See the full list of nominees HERE!

Bleu magazine transitioned into the the new year by snagging Ryan Leslie to grace the cover of its Winter 2010 issue which hits newsstands January 20th. As if having Ryan on the cover wasn’t enough, the winter issue also features exclusive interviews with Fantasia, Grammy nominated songstress Melanie Fiona and the biggest diva of them all–Mariah Carey who discusses her role in Precious, her marriage to Nick Cannon and her upcoming new remix album.

The sounds of Hip-hop & R&B are going to take over New York City on Tuesday, December 22nd! NYC’s Power 105.1 is having another installment of it’s famed Power Live R&B Artists Showcase hosted by DJ Envy featuring performances by R&B newcomer Wish, Grammy-Award Nominated singer Melanie Fiona, Jadakiss, The Clipse and more!

Who: Wish, Melanie Fiona, Jadakiss, The Clipse and more!

What: Power Live R&B Artists Showcase

When: December 22, 2009  @ 10 pm (Doors open @ 8 pm)

Where: Highline Ballroom

431 West 16 Street Between 10th & 11 Ave

New York, NY

**DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED**

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Check out Str8NYC favorite, Melanie Fiona’s new video for her single “Monday Morning” off her hit debut album The Bridge. In related news, the Toronto native is nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” category for her single “It Kills Me”. Here’s what she had to say about the exciting news,

“I cried the happiest tears of my life when I heard the news”, she said. “This is something I have dreamed of my entire life. I am a new artist, and to be recognized by the Grammy committee as a nominee in the company of such talented and established artists is my highest honor. I truly feel like the little engine that could.”

Congrats Melanie, Str8NYC is rooting for ya! There’s no denying raw talent and “real music”!