BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

A who's who list of Hollywood's biggest and brightest black starlets are expected to appear at the 2012 Black Girls Rock event.  Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria and Meagan Good are just a few of the celebs that will celebrate the organization, founded by DJ Beverly Bond, which aims to empower and mentor young women of color, while also promoting a positive portrayal of black women in the media.  This year's show is hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King. The star-studded night includes performances by Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Missy Elliott and India Arie.  "Scandal" actress Kerry Washington, Alicia Keys and Janelle Monae are among the list of women that will be honored. Tune into BET on November 4 to see the full show

NICKI MINAJ’S OPENS UP ANOUT HER REALITY SHOW

Nicki Minaj is starring in her own reality television special -- and her life is just bizarre enough to make the show fascinating. The "Starships" creator agreed to let cameras follow her around for 21 days, and the result is a three-part series that will air on E! beginning this Sunday (Nov. 4) at 10:30PM. Subject matter includes her upcoming world tour, her perfume launch and the release of the new edition of her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up. The "American Idol" judge even dishes about the rumor-laden drama between her and fellow judge Mariah Carey. "Ain't nobody gonna run me off that motherfuckin' show, playboy," Minaj promises. Despite this swaggering promise, the star gets a little reflective too. "I'm definitely my own worst critic. I don't get the chance to set the record straight about a lot of things," she said. Check out the episodes on E! to see Nicki finally get a chance to set the record straight and also show her tardy side as she shows up late for her first day of "American Idol" judging.

CELEBRITY QUICKIES

Christina Aguilera will be taking the stage at NBC's just announced Hurricane Sandy benefit concert. Slated to air Friday, the concert has been titled "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together" and will air at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Universal networks. Aguilera is one of five acts booked for the benefit including Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting and Billy Joel. According to NBC, money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The special will air Friday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, NBC.com, USA Network, SyFy, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, E!, Style Network, G4 and more. It will also be live-streamed on NBC.com.

The Usher Raymond v. Tameka Foster case is not quite finished. CBS Atlanta actually launched an investigative report on the judge who granted the singer custody of their two children. Questions arose about the relationship between Usher’s lawyer and the deciding judge a while back, along with a few other holes in the case. The former couple returned to the court just last week after Usher’s ex-wife asked the judge to recuse herself from the case; and requested a new trial. She’s fighting it. When Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane awarded full custody to Usher, Tameka’s attorney learned that Usher’s celebrity lawyer may have helped her get re-elected in 2008.

If Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant thought his mama-slapping case was being put aside by Texas authorities, he’s in for a surprise. Charges alleging domestic violence filed against Bryant will not be dismissed, according to Dallas County district attorney Craig Watkins. Watkins’ office confirmed to ESPNdallas.com on Wednesday that it has accepted the Class A misdemeanor family violence charges from the DeSoto Police Department and the case is under review.