Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Shannon Brown, Monica, & Friends Party It Up For Shannon's 25th Birthday!

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 07:59 AM PST

I swear the Lakers are THE most partying NBA team in the league.  Shannon Brown had his birthday party at the Colony in L.A. over the weekend.  And, of course, his new fiance Monica was by his side all night.  The cute couple partied with Shannon's teammates and friends, and even had a cute cake replica of his Laker jersey.

 

Pics of the couple celebrating when you read on...

Shannon's teammate Derek Fisher and his wife Candace were there to party.

So was comedian DeRay Davis.

Well aren't they cute...

Are we feelin' this leopard look?


They def had some fun.

I love how these two are always partying together an at events together.

Goodness.  *taps Porscha Coleman* Girl...it is 2010.  The bedazzled jeans and short and tight and basic acrylic tops must stop.  If you can't make them stop, I suggest finding a new hobby that does not involve a red carpet.  This ish has been going on for years.

Laker Ron Artest hit the carpet of course.

Cutie Steph Jones hit the carpet with Lil B Sure.

Oh hey Too Short!

Happy birthday Shannon!

FOOLISH ACTIVITIES: Wiz Khalifa & Waka Flocka Smoke Weed On Camera

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 07:23 AM PST

Rapper Wiz Khalifa clearly didn't learn his lesson from his arrest last month for possession of an illegal substance.  He and Wacka Flocka Flame had a smoke out recently...and captured it all on video for the innanets.

 

Peep the foolery when you read on..

Apparently Wiz is trying to upgrade Wacka from blunts to "paper planes."  And they showed their stash-o-drugs and smoke session on video.  Doing your illegal ish is one thing.  But doing this ish on camera for all the internet to see is just foolywang material.  Do better.

Meanwhile, Waka's "No Hands" track just went certified Gold.

The Randomness:

1.  Serena Williams is making the most out of her new foot cast (again).  She bedazzled it in Swarovski crystals.  Not gonna lie.  Kinda love this.  Story

2. Oprah's audience begins their arrival into Australia. Story

Nicki Minaj Gets A Booty Protector & A New Alter Ego On "George Lopez"

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 06:11 AM PST

In her first late-night talk show interview last night (she's performed on other shows but did not had the sit-down interview), George Lopez gave rainbow wigged Nicki Minaj a barbed wire "booty protector."  He said it was much needed.

 

Read on for pics, video from her "George Lopez Show" appearance, and more as Nicki invents a new character/alter ego named "Rosa" and signs George's man boob...

Oh.

Here's the video clip of Onicka introducing her new Latina mamacita alter ego named "Rosa"--specifically for George, of course. And she explains that her British alter ego "Martha" is "Roman"'s mother. Sigh.

And she later performed her song "Moment".

 

Photo credit: CR: Carin Baer/Lopez Tonight

Evelyn Lozada, Chad OchoCinco, T.O., & Others Cuddle Up For Charity+Trey Songz Gets Ass For His B-Day

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 05:26 AM PST

Terrell Owens and friends traveled to his publicist Kita's home state of Kentucky for his birthday/charity bowling event for the 81 Cares Bowl at Star Lanes on the Levee yesterday.

 

His Bengals teammate Chad OchoCinco Johnson and Chad's "Basketball Wife" fiance Evelyn Lozada were there to bowl and give him some birthday cake.  And to show off Evelyn's engagement ring again.  Pics of the event, plus Trey Songz's ass-tastic birthday gift, when you read on...

 

Cincinatti Bengal Terrell had some fun bowling it up yesterday in Newport, KY as he celebrated his birthday (he turned 37 on Dec. 3rd) and rep'd for his 81 Cares charity.

 

I see Adrienne Bailon is determined to get her a baller one way or another.

Yep.

 

T.O. said his thanks to the crowd.

And the ladies cuddled with the cutesy bear.

Former NFLer turned tv personality Dhani Jones was there.

And Evelyn rocked a cute look.

 

In other news, Trey Songz got semi-pranked by a Detroit radio station.  A staffer offered to give him some ass for his birthday (he turned 26 on November 28th).  Check out him getting handed his yummy gift...

Photog: Cohen

Christina Milian: Divorce Settlement Rumors Are LIES!

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 09:24 PM PST

Christina Milian hit up "The Wendy Williams Show" Monday morning to do some rumor control.  She arrived rocking this long Fendi black coat and black and jeweled open toed shoes. The fab chica cleared up how true those divorce settlement details between her and The Dream are.

 

Read on for the video clip and highlights....

 

Highlights:

  • She's not giving up her music.  She's coming out with a single March 2011.
  • The $4 mill divorce settlement and gag order are false and complete rumor. It was a made up lie post on a site, then an actually credible site ran with it.
  • She wants her daughter Violet to have a relationship with her father, The Dream.
  • She still has the wedding ring.

Well there you have it...

 

Photo via INF

$1 Mill Goal Reached, Celebs Can Now Rise From The Digital Dead

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 05:58 PM PST

Your fave celebs can now rise from the dead.  The digitally dead that is.  We've got the deets on how the front celeb of the campaign Alicia Keys and co. finally reached their million dollar goal for the BuyLife AIDS research efforts when you read on...

The mass social networking suicide of your fave celebs is over.  After kicking off the Digital Death campaign last Wednesday in order to get fans to raise $1 million for AIDS research and to bring the celebs "back to life", they finally reached their goal today.  It was looking like the celebs would be goners for a pretty long time as they had only raised about $100 several days into it.

But after a billionaire philanthropist Stewart Rahr (who we reallized is a good friend of Alicia's hubby Swizz Beatz' as Swizzy shouts him out on Twitter constantly...convenient eh?) matched the $500K from the public in the bank today, the goal was reached.

Alicia spoke today on seeing her idea come to life:

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of the fans, friends and artists who joined this cause," Keys said in a statement. "I'm incredibly inspired by all of the donations that have been made to help us achieve our goal and so humbled by the outpour of support from everyone."

Now celebs can get back to their addictions:

Now that the tweeting ban has been lifted, celebrities including Keys, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Seacrest, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Khloé Kardashian, Lenny Kravitz, Jay Sean, Swizz Beatz, Serena Williams and Janelle Monáe are now back to using the popular online social-networking sites.

"Although we never expected to raise $1 million overnight, we are completely blown away that we were able to achieve our goal in less than a week. We are moved by the many generous donations and by the amount of support we've received from the public," said Leigh Blake, the co-founder of the organization. "Over 3,600 people have joined the fight and sacrificed their own digital lives for this important cause, and we intend to continue this movement."

Congrats to the celebs on the good cause.

Source

 

EVENT FAB: Toni Braxton, "ATL Housewives", & More Hit The 2010 CRG Ball

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 04:32 PM PST

The Collective Renaissance Guild hosted a ball Saturday night that YBF folks like Toni Braxton and Sheree Whitfield attended in Atlanta at the Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum. We've got the pics when you read on...

 

The 2010 Winter Ball: Phoenix Rising honored Toni Braxton and Martin Luther King III. The singer was recognized for her community service work with Autism Speaks and the American Heart Association. King was celebrated for his humanitarian work of course. 

 Sheree Whitfield of Real Housewives of Atlanta made an appearance wit DTP manager Chaka Zulu

 

 Choreographer Andrea Kelly posed for a pic with folks at the event.

Producer Bryan Michael Cox was the DJ for the night.

 

Toni Braxton rocked a cute off-the-shoulder top.  But it baffles me why chick refuses to hem her long ass pants.

 

MLK III and Toni posed for their awards.

 

 

 

Sheree Whitfield sported a black dress and purple YSL pumps.

 

 

 

Cynthia Bailey and D. Woods kicked it.

 

 

Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed attended the event.

 

 Oh, Derek J *sighs* Really dude?  REALLY?

 

Steve Harvey Covers January 2011 Issue of ESSENCE Mag

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 03:29 PM PST

Steve Harvey is ESSENCE's cover man...again.  We've got the full cover, plus his quotes about why he's such a lucky man...when you read on.

 

 

Looks like Essence is rolling into the new year with a new magazine layout.  Steve Harvey is covering the upcoming January 2011 issue and he's talking about why his life is so blessed now:

“...The person I was five years ago, I don’t recognize him. I had to let him go, and now I’m truly happy and blessed…”

—Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey’s radio show has made him even more of a household name and his books have turned the comedian into "a relationship guru." Now back with his new book, "Straight Talk, No Chaser," he opens up to ESSENCE about discovering his purpose—and shares how you can find your true love.

Sigh.  I wonder if it's another book selling common sense to women who actually already have it, but just need reminding that they do.

 

 

COUPLEDOM: NBA Baller Chris Paul & Jada Crawley Engaged... + Kandi's Video For "Haven't Loved Right"

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:31 PM PST

In her new single, "Haven't Loved Right", Kandi sings her heart out in memory of her ex-fiance, AJ Jewell.  See the video inside and find out which NBA Baller is off the market...

Watch the video here:

 

The album KANDI KOATED is in stores December 14th.

 

In coupledom news....

NBA Baller Chris Paul has proposed to his son's mother/long time girlfriend Jada Crawley.  Thursday night the Hornets had their Holiday Party and the group "Dear New Orleans" was on hand. The group is renowned for getting people to write their "Love Letters" to the city of New Orleans on their hands.  And as you can see, the couple officially announced their engagement...on their hands.  Congrats.  

 

YBF EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY: Win $1000 CASH From NFL Baller Jarvis Green!

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:58 AM PST

NFL Baller Jarvis Green is dreaming of a fab Christmas!  And he's teamed up ith TheYBF.com to do an exclusive cash giveaway to two very lucky readers.

 

Read on for the deets...

YBF LOVES our single moms!  And we're dreaming up a perfect Christmas for you and your YBF fab kiddies?

Former Patriot/Bronco, Jarvis Green and his foundation have teamed up with TheYBF.com to help 2 of our lucky readers! We’re giving two (2) lucky and deserving YBF single mothers each a check for $1,000 to shop for Christmas!

As a great father, husband and son, Jarvis understands how equally important and hard the holidays can be so he wants to help out in a big way!

Giveaway Requirements
*Nominee must be at least 21 to enter TheYBF.com Giveaway
*Single mother
*Submit an essay (500 words or less) about "Why I am deserving of the $1000 giveaway prize"
*Willing to submit a post giveaway testimonial interview for Jarvis Foundation records
*Email your name, contact information & essay (in a Word or similar document) to Giveaways@TheYBF.com for your chance to win.

Contest begins today, December 6th and ends December 13th at 11:59p.m./EST. The winners will be announced by Wednesday, December 15th (2010) on TheYBF.com!  Stay tuned for more Holiday Giveaways from YBF...

 

Jarvis Green is a Louisiana native, who is a nine-year defensive lineman. He won two Superbowl rings while playing with the New England Patriots.
The Jarvis Green Foundation mission is to provide support to single working mothers in disadvantaged, low-income areas whose lives have been affected by tragedy. This cause is especially close to Green's heart because he has seen firsthand the struggles they face. To that end, he dedicates his time, energy and financial resources to assisting single mothers in need.

 

 

Be There for Your Kids Campaign, Ellen Jaskol Photography

 

UH OH: Alicia Keys Drops Price On House That Won't Sell

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:12 AM PST

Now that Alicia Keys, Baby Egypt And Swizz Beatz are resting comfortably in Lenny Kravtiz's old crib, which they bought for $14 Million, Alicia is trying to unload her old estate.  But it's not going well.  Find out deets inside...

 

Alicia Keys has been trying to sell her Syosset, NY home since September and because it's not moving, she's decided to sell for a loss.  The 2.2-acre, six-bedroom mansion, was going for $3.25 million before Thanksgiving, but is now listed for $2.995 million.  So if you have that lying around, you could live here:

 

 

I bet if she threw in her old diaries with juicy tidbts circa the beginning of the Swizzy era...this mug would sell a whole lot quicker.  So...who's putting in a bid?
 

CANDIDS: Halle Berry Arrives At "GMA" + Ray J, Tiffany Evans New Videos

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:01 AM PST

 

 

Halle Berry showed up on the set of "Good Morning America" today. We've got the pics plus Ray J's and Tiffany Evans' new videos when you read on...

 

Halle stepped out in the extra chilly New York weather to promote her new film 'Frankie and Alice'. The movie debuts February 4th, 2011. While on the set, Halle was interviewed about her upcoming film.

 

Loving this coat.

Halle stopped and signed autographs for her fans.

 

Still looking fresh faced and cute despite the snow flurries.

And here's video of her interview this morning.

 

Here's Ray J's new video for his latest single 'Last Wish'.

He says his inspiration for the song was falling in love, messing up, and having one last opportunity to make it work. Seems like a pretty similar theme to his song 'One Wish'.

 

  

Singer Tiffany Evans (you know, the one who popped off about Rihanna's "Russian Roulette" video) also dropped her new video for 'I'll Be There'. Check it out


 

Cute vid.

Jay-Z Defends Kanye West Over George Bush Ish + Eve Reunites With Swizz Beatz For "Hot Steppa #1"

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 09:39 AM PST

In a new interview, Jay-Z defends the actions of his little brother Kanye West regarding statements Kanye made about former President George W. Bush.  See what Jay-Z had to say, plus check out a new collab from Eve and Swizz Beatz inside...

 

During a recent interview for the Associated Press, Jay-Z had a few words for George W. Bush, who said Kanye's comments about him being a racist during Hurricane Katrina was one of the lowest points in his presidency:

"I 100 percent agreed with the comments that he made, because again ... it felt like it was being done to black people.  Like all you saw on the news was black people with help signs and all this stuff, and then you have this picture of the commander in chief, who we all rely on, just flying by."

Jay-Z continued...

"Just the fact that he thinks that the worst thing that happened to him is Kanye saying something about him. Like, what? That alone shows you where his mind is. Are you kidding me?"

Word.  Nice to see Jay-Z standing up for Kanye.  I think more than a few people (incliding us) were upset when 'Ye backed off his own comments during his "Today" Show interview with Matt Lauer. 

 

 

In other music related news, 

We are happy to report that Swizz Beatz and Eve have reunited in the studio for a hot new track.  Maybe this time Eve's album may see the light of day on a store shelf. 

Check out Eve & Swizz Beatz - Hot Steppa #1 here:

 

Hot!

 

NBA Baller Shannon Brown, Monica, And Internet Star Antoine Dodson Shake It Up At Millions Of Milkshakes

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 08:54 AM PST

Los Angeles Lakers world champion Shannon Brown and his fiancee' Monica celebrated his 25th birthday this weekend by creating his own milkshake called the 'Rim Reaper' at Millions Of Milkshakes in Culver City yesterday.  See the pics inside, plus check out Antoine Dodson and his sis in the mix at Millions Of Milkshakes too...

 

Shannon's milkshake consists of strawberries, mixed berries, pineapples, protein powder, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.  And he had his new fiance Monica and her sons on hand for the event too.  How sweet.

Mo brought the boys with her.

Cute cake.


 

I don't know what they asked him...but it left him very surprised.

I see the "fans" were in full force that day.

Damn he just made that shake look all kinds of sexy.  Wasn't expecting that.  Anywho, all proceeds of the 'Rim Reaper' sales will be donated to The Shannon Brown Foundation, a charity for the well-being of children emphasizing positive social development. 

 

And guess who else stopped by Millions Of Milkshakes:

Yessss indeed. Internet sensation, Antoine Dodson, his sister Kelly Dodson, and his friend, Andrew Skyers also shook up some shakes yesterday.  And this wasn't 'Toine's first time.  He made up his "Project Millionaire" shake this past October.  I see Kelly's recovered quite well from her "intruder scare".

Mad Toine's hair is more laid than his sister's.

 

Antoine's friend Andrew is really giving me Grace Jones right now.  Don't laugh.

Photos via WENN
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