Diddy and Mark Wahlberg announced Wednesday  that they've partnered up on a joint venture with AQUAhydrate, a Southern California-based water brand. The pair will oversee business strategy along with the company's CEO John Cochran (the former President of Fiji Water). It's important for me to be part of something that drives me and is constantly pushing the boundaries, and that's what AQUAhydrate does. Together, we're going to take AQUAhydrate to the next level." Wondering what AQUAhydrate is though? Read more at theboombox.com

ZOE SHUTS DOWN CRITICS

It's been a long time coming and Zoe Saldana is now speaking out to naysayers about her decision to take on the role of Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic.  Check out what she had to say inside....There have been many outspoken ciritcs and fans who have criticized the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in an upcoming movie about the late singer's life.  One of the most vocal critics was Nina Simone's daughter, Simone, who revealed that she had been completely shut out of the movie and had no involvment at all. During an inteview with Hip Hollywood, Zoe spoke her piece about the criticism saying, check out what she had to say at ybf.com

CELEBRITY QUICKIES

In other Diddy news singersroom.com is reporting that Rihanna showed her support for Sean 'Diddy' Combs by attending his birthday party at Supper nightclub in Los Angeles. Boyfriend Chris Brown was rumored to be at the bash as well, but the word is he took the private entrance.

Songstress Solange Knowles makes an appearance on 'The Late Show With David Lettermen' in New York City to promote her recently released True EP. She performed "Don’t Let Me Down,”

The mischievously dressed Cee-Lo Green sipped on the alcoholic beverage Tyku and left his handprints before his show, CeeLo Green is Loberace, at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Check out singersroom.com for more music news