A New Dawn: Twitter Goes In on Dawn Richard's "New Face"

Danity Kane's Dawn Richard recently shared a new selfie looking just a little different than she did in her MTV "Making The Band" days. Comparing photos, her nose is clearly more slender and she may or may not have had other work done.

While surgery is a personal decision every individual has the right to make, when one is in the public eye, there tends to be backlash, and this time is no different. Many tweeters had nothing but positive things to say, feeling there's nothing wrong with a little "self improvement." Others felt the difference is so blatant that Richard could not have expected the world to not notice and comment.

Take a look at Twitter's reaction to Richard's "new face" above.

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Beastie Boys' Copyright Infringement Trial Against Monster Underway

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The Beastie Boys was in court earlier this week as their lawsuit against Monster Beverage Corp. went to trial.

A jury heard the opening statements from both sides regarding the Beastie Boys’ claim that the energy drink company used their music without their permission as well as violated late member Adam “MCA” Yauch‘s will that stated, “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event may my image or name or any music or any artistic property created by me be used for advertising purposes.”

The suit focuses on a video that was produced for Ruckus in the Rockies, a snowboarding competition that Monster, along with other brands, organized in Canada. Following the event in 2012, the beverage company released a promo video on YouTube featuring the competition and after-party and included a remix of their songs ‘Sabatoge,’ ‘So What’cha Want’ and ‘Make Some Noise.’ The clip also included a sentence saying, “RIP MCA,” to honor Yauch.

While attorney Paul Garrity, who is representing the Beastie Boys in the case, claimed that Monster took away the group’s right to say no to the usage, Monster’s lawyer, Reid Kahn, contends that the Beastie Boys’ suit for $2 million is “illogical” and said that they should just settle for $125,000. Kahn acknowledges that Monster infringed on the copyrights but that it was an employee’s mistake.

From the looks of things, this may be one lengthy trial. But the Beastie Boys are no stranger to these types of lawsuits.

Last year, the group slapped toy company GoldieBlox with a lawsuit when it used the rap trio’s 1987 track, ‘Girls,’ in a video that went viral.

Lil Bibby Responds to 'Dark Butts' Controversy on Twitter (@lilbibby)

Chicago's Lil Bibby faced major backlash from fans after his comments on the type of women that interest him.

During an interview with Houston's Hip Hop Fix, when asked about his favorite strippers, the "How We Move" rapper said he preferred light-skinned women over ladies of darker complexion.

"I need a light-skinned redbone," he said. "We don't need no lace fronts, dark butts we don't mess with that man."

After many fans tweeted him about his interview, the rapper claims his statements were taken out of contenxt.

"I love em dark to...," he tweeted. " But I would prefer Kim K any day and you would to Don't lie!!!"

Check out the full interview and what fans had to say above.

NBA Commissioner Says Sterling Ban Wasn't Personal

After banning longtime friend Donald Sterling from the NBA in April, NBA commissioner Adam Silver says there are no hard feelings on his end about the decision.

"On a personal level it was very difficult," he said to TMZ. "Its business and I think he understood that as well."

Silver made the call after Sterling was heard in a recording stating racist comments about African Americans. Silver also made it clear that he didn't want any members of the Sterling family in ownership of the Clippers.

It was reported Thursday that ex-Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer won the highest bid for the Clippers at $2 billion.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Half a Mill on Modest California Home (@kendricklamar, @topdawgent)

Compton's Kendrick Lamar has never been the flashy type. We rarely see him with icy chains, expensive cars or throwing money at chicks in the club. He's always had a humble aura about him, and that's ringing even more true with his latest and some would say most important purchase; his first home.

Lamar dropped about half a mill ($523,500 to be exact) on a modest 4-bedroom home in Eastvale, CA. Clocking in at an hour's drive outside of LA, he clearly chose to go the more discreet route instead of purchasing a beach home in Malibu or mansion in Bel Air.

The home is of decent size, coming in at roughly 7,800 square feet, but is a far cry from the typical rap "crib." His fellow Compton rapper Tyga reportedly purchased a 9,280-square-foot home in Cali's rich Calabasas neighborhood for a reported $6.5 million.

Check out the home above.

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Terrio Makes an Appearance For DJ Khaled's New Video In Miami (@OfficialTerrio @djkhaled)

Six-year-old viral star Terrio started his summer vacation in Miami with hip hop's biggest stars.

According to the Smoking Session, Terrio will make a special cameo in DJ Khaled's new single "They Don't Love You No More." The internet star hung out with French Montana, Khloe Kardashian and Meek Mill while on the set. He also pulled off his "Ooh Kill Em" dance for the cameras.

Another viral star who was on set with Terrio was Cece from the popular Instagram page 'TheCeceShow.'

Check out some behind the scene pics above.

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Justin Bieber Drops Single With Migos, Hits The Studio With YG (@justinbieber @yg)

Justin Bieber is getting back to the music with a little help from his friends.

On Thursday night, the singer unexpectedly dropped a single with Migos titled, "Looking For You." With the singer's huge fan base, it's no surprise that the single became a trending topic on Twitter.

Shortly after, the singer posted a photo of himself with YG in the studio. The "Who Do You Love" rapper did the same with the caption, "LA...The young thug @justinbieber."

Bieber also has rumored singles with Lil Wayne and Soljua Boy, along with a few tracks produced by popular producer DJ Mustard.

Check out fan reactions to Bieber's single with Migos above.

Which rapper should the singer link up with next?