UB Friday Buzz: Nicki Minaj, JOE & Brandy

Nicki Minaj rocked this mornings “Good Morning America” and confirmed news on joining the cast of “Ice Age 4,” the latest installment in the animated franchise that will hit theaters July 13, 2012. Nicki joins an all-star lineup of actors, including Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez and fellow Young Money rapper Drake, who will play a character named Ethan. Nicki is showing no sign of slowing down as her next single from her platinum plus debut album “Fly” featuring Rihanna is scheduled to hit radio this month!

Singer JOE is scheduled to drop his ninth album “The Good, The Bad, The Sexy” later this year via Kedar Entertainment. Earlier this year he released the track “Closer” and on August 30th, the albums official single “Losing” will be available.

Brandy is moving to California‘s most popular zip code “90210.” The singer/actress has a recurring role as a young politician named Marissa Jackson-Lewis, described as a cross between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. “90210” returns on September 13, 2011 on CW. Also make sure you catch Brandy as she returns to acting on Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” in three episodes this season and is currently in talks to become a series regular next year!

That’s The UB Buzz This Week: More Next Week!