R&B star Amerie's went against her mother's wishes to launch a music career - she wanted her daughter to be a novelist. Amerie insists she had an overwhelming urge to be a singer - outweighing the desire to please her mom.

R&B beauty Amerie is tipping exiled pop superstar Michael Jackson to make a spectacular comeback. Jackson hasn't released any new music since his acquittal of child molestation charges two years ago - but Amerie is convinced the 48-year-old has much still to offer.

R&B singer Amerie was left devestated when Coldplay's Chris Martin canceled their planned duet following the birth of his son Moses.

R&B singer Amerie is insuring her legs for $2 million because they are important for her singing and dancing career. The star showed off her assets while performing her new single, Take Control at London club G.A.Y at the weekend.

R&B singer Amerie desperately wants to play Angelina Jolie's arch enemy if studio bosses decide to make another Tomb Raider film. The star would jump at the opportunity of performing alongside Oscar winner Jolie, if a third installment of the video game-inspired film is ever produced.

Rocker and TV host Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray, "Extra") and actress Jaime Pressly (My Name Is Earl) will host the 2005 Radio Music Awards live Dec. 19 from the Aladdin Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Considered the Golden Globes of the music award shows because of its party-style, this year's show will feature performances by Ricky Martin (with Amerie and Fat Joe), Keith Urban (2005 CMA Entertainer of the Year), Sugarland (2005 American Music Awards winner for Favorite New Artist), Michael Buble and Ashlee Simpson.

The third annual VIBE Awards took place this past Saturday, November 12, and will be televised on UPN Tuesday, Nov. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). As previously reported, nominees included Destiny's Child, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Ciara, the Ying Yang Twins, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, and The Black Eyed Peas. But if you want to know who won, and just can't wait for the two-hour telecast, we have the full winner list of winners here...