Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Halle Berry & Others Hit The L.A. Red Carpet Premiere Of "Frankie & Alice"

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:35 AM PST

Halle Berry hit the red carpet last night for her Frankie & Alice movie premiere in L.A.  We've got the flicks of her black and gold pantsuit and the celebs who came out to support as well when you read on...

Ms. Berry rocked the complete Balmain gold and black jaquard jacket and matching pants and sheer tie front black blouse from the Fall 2010 collection.  And she looks fab.

Nice.

Actress Tracie Thoms was there.

Actress Taraji P. Henson put on her red lip and leopard dress and fur for the occasion.

I feel like she's worn this before though...

Shaunie O'Neal made an appearance on the carpet.

Oh hey Colonel Taylor Glen Thurman.

Garcelle Beauvais rocked a cute all black look.

Halle posed with "Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson.

Actress Erica Hubbard was there in what looks like a leftover prom dress.

And Elise Neal and her leather pants hit the carpet.

Photog: Galley

WORLD AIDS DAY 2010

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 06:02 AM PST

O Fab Ones, TheYBF.com is commemorating World AIDS Day today.  Read on for ways YOU can participate--big and small.

World AIDS Day (December 1) draws attention to the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic worldwide. In the United States, approximately 56,000 persons become infected with HIV each year. The National HIV/AIDS Strategy calls for 1) educating all persons in the United States about the continued risk for HIV, 2) implementing intensive, combined HIV-prevention programs in communities with high HIV prevalence, 3) ensuring access to services, and 4) reducing HIV-related health disparities (1).

 

Ways to participate in World AIDS Day

Leave us comments about your story or how you--or someone close to you--have been affected by HIV/AIDS.  Healthy discussions lead to healthier lives.

Kanye Loves "Wrapping" With The Kids!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:48 PM PST

How does Kanye West celebrate his My Beautiful Dark & Twisted Fanatasy album officially going gold his first week out?  He makes an impromptu stop while out in NYC to help some kiddies wrap gifts for charity.

 

We've got the pics of Yeezy and his "muse" Selita Ebanks hitting up the wrap party for NYers for Children Charity event when you read on...

Kanye wasn't scheduled to appear at The Ainsworth Tuesday night for the New Yorkers Wrap to Rap Benefit.  But reportedly, when he heard what was going on in the area he just happened to be in, he stopped by to help the kiddies and volunteers wrap some of their 2000 gifts going to others in need.

Selita, and socialite Tinsley Mortimer were also on hand to help:

Red Cafe' and Jay Sean (not pictured) stopped by as well.  Gettin' into the Holiday spirit.  Loves it.

 

COUPLEDOM: Eva Marcille & Flo Rida Get Kissy In L.A.

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 06:06 PM PST

Eva Marcille and her man Flo Rida hit the red carpet at an L.A. event Monday night.  Eva rocked anultra tight mini colorful dress to show off her killer legs.  And it looks like somebody was quite happy to see those cameras.

 

Pics and video of the couple giving candy kisses when you read on...

Never would have put these two together in a celebrity couple fantasy league.

And here's video of the two at Teddy's outside the party.  Looks like Eva likes to steal candy kisses from her boo when she spots the cameras....

VIDEO: Hollywood Dies Digitally+ Brandy And Ray J Return To VH1 For Season 2, New Brandy Tracks Leak

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 01:53 PM PST

Hollywood will die tomorrow.  Not literally, but you will watch the "digital death" of many of your fav celebs as they turn their backs on social networking sites.  Also, Brandy and Ray J will premiere the second season of their reality show, “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” on VH1 Sunday, December 5 at 11PM. Plus Brandy's got a new track that's leaked to the net.   Get the deets on all inside... 

 

Don't expect to get any facebook or twitter updates from the likes of Alicia Keys or Jay-Z as they are signing off of social networking sites.   In an effort to raise $1Million for Alicia Keys' AIDS foundation, Keep A Child Alive, our fav celebs are going "offline" and only your donations will bring them back.  I think this is an interesting way to raise money and so relevant as our Sign O' The Times.  Watch the video here:

 

 

And get ready for more Brandy and Ray J.  In the second season of "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business,” viewers will see the siblings both working on new CDs and their family business, RnB Productions. They will be joined again by their parents, Ray J's new girlfriend, plus Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins will appear.   Season 2 starts on VH1 Sunday, December 5 at 11PM. 

Watch the trailer for Brandy and Ray J's second season here.

It's called "You Are Beautiful."

 

And here's "Talk To Me" that the fam recorded for the new season of their show:

 

The Randomness:

1.  Kim Zolciak is pregnant but not engaged afterall. Story. 

Halle Berry's Trailer For "Frankie And Alice" + Diddy/Dirty Money's Video For "Coming Home"

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:25 PM PST

Get your Oscar ballots ready.  Halle Berry stars in "Frankie and Alice," a psychological drama based on the true story of a woman suffering with multiple personality disorder in early 1970s Los Angeles.  And once you see the trailer, you'll agree she is Oscar ready.  As a bonus, watch Dirty Money's video for the single "Coming Home" inside...

 

 

Based on the true story of Frankie Murdoch, Halle plays a woman with multiple personality disorder, which calls on her use different accents, multiple character development and to age before our eyes.   Throw in a few crying scenes and you have Oscar gold.  Possibly. Frankie and Alice, also stars Stellan Skarsgård, Phylicia Rashad, and Chandra Wilson of TV's 'Grey's Anatomy.  The film is directed by Geoffrey Sax.

 

Watch the trailer now:

 

Frankie and Alice opens on December 10, 2010 at the Landmark Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, before its official release on February 4, 2011.

 

 

In music video news, Diddy and Dirty Money have dropped a video for their latest hit "Coming Home" and we have it for you:

DO WE LOVE IT?

BASKETBALL WIVES: Chad & Evelyn CONFIRM Engagement!+Matt Barnes & Gloria Govan CONFIRM Return For Season 2 & Wedding Is BACK ON!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:55 AM PST

Despite saying in an interview with VH1 back in May that she refused to return for a second season of "Basketball Wives", Gloria Govan is coming back anyway.  Figures.  Their wedding is also back on.

 

Deets on Gloria reneging on her promise, plus Chad OchoCinco confirming he and Evelyn Lozada are indeed engaged when you read on....

Gloria Govan's trying her damndest to creep her way back on the basketball wives and girlfriends scene.  She's hosting a big bash for her....man/sometimes fiance...and new Laker Matt Barnes at Supperclub L.A. this Saturday to officially welcome him to L.A. 

And she also just let it be known in a press release today that she AND her man Matt will indeed be returning for the second season of VH1's "Basketball Wives."  Guess she has some ish to prove after her engagement damn near blew up in her face this summer and fall when they called off the wedding and had a big "domestic dispute".  Sigh.

Oh, but there's more.  The couple says their wedding is officially back on and has been rescheduled for summer 2012. Their wedding colors will be Cobalt Blue and Lavender.  Double sigh.

 

In other news, after proclaiming they're "private like Jay-Z and Beyonce," Chad OchoCinco Johnson confirmed to Ryan Seacrest this morning that he and Evelyn are indeed engaged.  As if Evelyn didn't already give it away with that big ass 10 carat diamond ring last week.  According to People:

"Yeah, man ... It's time for me to sit down," he said when Ryan Seacrest asked Tuesday on his KIIS FM radio show if engagement rumors were true.  "Enough is enough. I'm 32, you know, my days are over."

Ochocinco sparked engagement rumors earlier this month when he reportedly gifted Lozada, seen on VH1's Basketball Wives, with a 10-carat ring from Jason Beverly Hills. But at the time, neither star would confirm their plans to wed.

Now, the footballer – known for his crazy on- and off-field stunts – is happy to talk about his relationship. "You know how you deal with this person, that person, but you can't ever find everything in one individual?" he asked Seacrest. "I think I found everything I've been looking for in one person. [She's] everything I've been missing."

Let's see if Evelyn actually gets to walk down the aisle this time.  And doesn't this mean she needs to switch over to the "Football Wives" show?...

News Anchor Goes 'Natural' & Ratings SOAR

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:03 AM PST

 

Going natural is the new trend for many African-American women. We've got the story of a Florida news anchor whose process lead to a ratings increase when you read on...

 

 

And yes, we're WELL aware the story came out over a week ago.  But we felt this is a positive story that can never get too much attention and we wanted to post it here as well.  Chill.

 

Rochelle Ritchie of WPTV-TV in West Palm Beach, Florida decided to let her hair go 'natural' and let viewers see the transformation. During the process, the ratings of Ritchie's show increased. When she first told the idea to the news director, a white man, he had no idea about the process. The news director said," I had no clue this was an issue. I never heard about it, and I had African American friends. I instantly bought into this story. I had not seen this story done. It brings up a safety concern." His only concern was that the viewing audience wouldn't care but the feedback proved positive.

 

Ritchie also posted her story on a website.

"Making the decision to go natural was not an easy one, especially being a black female reporter. After graduating Western Kentucky University in 2004, I accepted an editor position at a local TV station in my home of Lexington, KY. I had sent out tons of resume tapes hoping to one day be a reporter. But I didn’t get one interview with my relaxed shoulder length hair. One day an anchor, black female, told me I needed to get extensions if I wanted to land a job. I got extensions and made a new tape with my new look and I started getting calls immediately. From there the belief that I needed extensions in order to be hired set in. I spent more money on my hair than anything. In six years I spent $9600, my student loans are $9500, so that should give you an idea of where my priorities were.

“The story about going natural developed while I was having a conversation on the phone with a friend at work. My producer heard me saying, ‘I am going natural, I am tired of wigs, weaves and relaxers.’ She (producer) asked me what I meant by that and I showed her YouTube videos of black women who were on the journey of going natural. She was stunned and said, ‘Rochelle that would make a great story for sweeps.’ I pitched the idea and with her support as well as our female anchor they allowed me to do it. My news director’s response was great. His only concern was just keeping up with the process of my story and hair. My general manager is a great guy and totally supported me as well.

The fear of getting a new job with my new look does not scare me because I believe my work and passion for this business will shine through.

“I have had such an AMAZING response from the community. People of all genders and races have completely supported me with positive feedback. Of course if there were any negative emails my news director does not send those to me. But personally I haven’t gotten one email or Facebook comment that was negative. A matter of fact many of my white and Latino colleagues say I look more professional. I believe this as well. I feel I look more polished and sharp. I also feel like I think better without all that fake hair on my head! lol….

“For my ‘black female reporter hopefuls’ I say let your work show your ability to be a good, excuse me a great reporter. My story is a way for me to pave the way for black women’s hair to be acceptable not just in the professional world but on TV! I would say if you are natural. Keep it neat. And if you are worried about getting a job the fabulous thing is we can straighten our hair for the interview and go back to our beautiful curls when we leave.

“Do I have any regrets? Yes I do. I regret denying my natural beauty. I regret falling into the belief that I needed to look a certain way to get into this business instead of believing in my ability as a reporter. I regret allowing someone to cover me up. But no more! This is me, Rochelle Ritchie a natural, professional and happy television reporter. And I feel more confident now than ever before and look forward to climbing the ladder of success with all my kinky curls.”

 

Here's a video of her story:

 

 

Interesting story. And it says a lot that this many people were at least interested in hearing a real story about a YBF woman and her natural hair. Your thoughts?
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