Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

YBF Folks Get BIEBER FEVER At The "Never Say Never" Hollywood Premiere

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 07:50 AM PST

The YBF folks got Bieber Fever last night as they hit up Justin Beiber's Never Say Never 3D movie Hollywood premiere.  We've got pics of celebs and their kiddies hitting the Nokia Theater red carpet when you read on....

Mentor Usher and producer Scooter were front and center to support the 16-year-old superstar.

Justin's besties Willow and Jaden Smith were there with their mom and dad Will and Jada.

Jada was looking fiece as usual.  Love the wild and natural hair look she rocks from time to time.

And little Willow looked pretty cute herself in all white.

Jamie Foxx rolled through.

Damn Toni Braxton.  Unflattering outfit.  These pants...

Mel B. brought her daughters Phoenix Chi and Angel Iris.  Mel looks fabulous as always.

"The Talk" co-host Holly Robinson Peete flew solo on the carpet.

Mario Van Peebles brought his daughter along.  Aww how cute they're dressed alike.

Usher brought his cutie patootie sons on the carpet.  Clearly little Naviyd is NOT feeling his mini-leather jacket.

There's a smile!

WTF Leona Lewis?  Chick has resorted to over-bronzing, over-dieting, and under-dressing I see.  She's been doing the most these days.  I barely even recognize her.

L.A. Reid, Justin's boss over at Def Jam, hit the carpet with wife Erica. I actually heart Erica's look.  Very risky move with the various prints and different color/lace pumps as well.  But it all works for me.

Fab times.

Photogs: Williamson/Granitz

RUMOR CONTROL: Beyonce To Headline The Glastonbury Festival!?

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:53 AM PST

The Queen B may be dancing atop a pyramid...or The Pyramid Stage rather, as the headlining act of the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday night.  Get the deets inside...

 

Rumor has it that Beyonce will join U2 and Coldplay as the main acts at the legendary Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, South West England.  You might remember her hubby Jay-Z headlined in the same Sunday spot in 2008 for the fest.  

Though it is not completely set in stone, Chris Martin and Coldplay will reportedly fill the Friday night slot, while U2 will take to the stage on Saturday.

As for Beyonce, Glasto founder Michael Eavis recently hinted at Beyoncé's involvement at the festival, previously stating: "There’s an American artist that I’ve been wanting to have for years and yonks and yonks and yonks.”

And as the "big get," Beyonce would close out the fest on Sunday.  We will keep you posted.... 

Rihanna To Perform For NBA All-Star Game's Halftime Show + Dorrough Arrested After DEA Raid

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:45 AM PST

Please have all of your snacks pre-fixed for the NBA All-star game this year, because Rihanna has just been announced as the entertainment.  Get the deets inside plus find out who's the latest rapper  arrested after a home raid.

 

 

World-wide pop star Rihanna has just been announced as the headliner of the NBA All-Star Game airing live from LA's Staples Center, next Sunday (Feb. 20).

So what can we expect from the the bombshell performer?  Of course she isn't going to give up all the details but RiRi did take to Twitter to say, "I get the entire halftime show @ NBA All-Star Weekend!"

But the star power doesn't stop there.  Singer Keri Hilson and Bruno Mars have been added to the pre-show line-up, hosted by Nick Cannon.  They will perform on a special Magenta T-Mobile carpet, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the cell-phone company.

"T-Mobile will host several events leading up to All-Star that will give our customers the chance to experience the excitement first-hand, either through attending Magenta Carpet or going to one of the games," T-Mobile Vice President of Marketing, John Clelland, told Billboard.com.

The game and pre-show will air on TNT beginning at 5PM EST, while the All-Star Game begins at 8PM.

 

 

 

 

In other music news,

 

It seems like federal agents have wiretaps on everyone in the hip-hop community because yet another rapper is the victim of a house raid.  Yesterday, the rapper Dorrough was arrested after 10 DEA agents raided his home in search for weapons and drugs. 

A source close to the rapper says drugs and weapons were not found on the premises, yet the rapper was still arrested.  What he was charged with is not known at press time. 

But whatever the charge is, Dorrough plans to defend himself fully.  His source said,

“Dorrough has obtained powerful counsel and one of his attorneys is a Senator.  Dorrough will make a formal statement with plans to clear his name later this week.”

 

Usher, L.A. Reid, & Justin Bieber Do Hollywood Reporter"+Ashanti's "Fancy" Remix

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:34 PM PST

After Justin Bieber was signed by L.A. Reid 2 years ago, he and his mentor Usher have been going a mile a minute.  Check out the trio's new cover, plus what Ursh had to say about their "family."

 

Oh, and Ashanti's rapping now under the cut....

“We’re like a family coming together,” says Usher. “That’s what makes a great career.”

Ursh, Biebs, and L.A. Reid are rocking the cover of the new Hollywood Reporter jus a few days before Justin's Never Say Never 3D movie release.  Check it.

 

ashanti Pictures, Images and Photos

Ashanti's adding in her 2 cents on the "Fancy" track with Swizzy, T.I., and Drake.

Ashanti's rapping (yes, rapping) about baby blue Bugattis and "mean" footwear and broke b*tches. Oh, and how fancy she is with her yacht clubs and black cards and how none of it's "his." Sigh. Check out her remix above.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bria Murphy Gets FAB For New Derek Blanks Photoshoot!

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:48 PM PST

Bria Murphy is getting more gorgeous by the shoot.  The modelicious oldest daughter of Eddie Murphy and Nicole Murphy is the newly appointed Global Brand Ambassador of Dark & Lovely Hair Products.  And she's been rocking every photoshoot she's done lately.

 

YBF's exclusive first look at her Bria's brand new Derek Blanks shoot when you read on...

The 21-year-old face of Dark & Lovely, Bria Murphy, looks every bit of fabulous in her new photoshoot with famed photographer Derek Blanks.  The shoot--that only YBF has for you--took place at a studio in Los Angeles.  The L.A. Models Agency gorgeous chick rocked thigh high boots, slacks, a backless leather top, a sexy and feathery LBD, and a flirty and summery striped sleeveless dress for this new fab shoot.

Very cute.

Hot pics for the YBF chick.

Photog: Derek Blanks; Styling by Chaz E. Foley

Jennifer Hudson Reveals Album Artwork & Upcoming "Oprah Show" Appearance

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:29 PM PST

Jennifer Hudson released the cover photo for her upcoming album today and we have it for you inside.  After the jump, see the album cover and get the deets on Jenny's upcoming Oprah appearance. 

 

Jennifer Hudson revealed her album cover for I Remember Me today.  The photo was shot by famed photographer Anthony Mandler and the album itself will be released on March 22nd on Arista Records.

And on Thursday, Jennifer will make the worldwide television debut performance of her new single “Where You At” on "The Oprah Show." 

And following that performance, be sure to catch Jennifer this Sunday on the Grammy telecast where she will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin.  I'm sure that will be a classic.

Gwen Ifill & Soledad O'Brien Inducted Into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 11:53 AM PST

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the largest African-American women's service organization, has two new members. Yesterday, the esteemed sorority inducted PBS Newshour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill and CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien as honorary members. Deets inside...

 

During a ceremony at Howard University (the founding place of the Sorority in 1913) yesterday, both PBS Newshour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill and CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien were inducted as honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

“We are excited to have Sorors Ifill and O'Brien join our ranks. Delta women are movers and shakers, committed to uplifting and empowering our communities. These remarkable women embody the spirit of Delta and we welcome them into our sisterhood with open arms," said Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, National President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

As she was welcomed into the sisterhood, Gwen Ifill said, “You have no idea how much this has made my day…The warmth in this room is overwhelming.”

Soledad echoed her new soror's sentiments saying:

“I‟ve been waiting a long time to say, hey sorors! To have a sisterhood that supports you is heartening...Before I would say that service is what you do, now I say it's what we do.”

Soledad and Gwen join the ranks of Ruby Dee, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Cicely Tyson as honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which is dedicated to public service in the African-American community and beyond. 

Notable women who became members through traditional undergrad/grad membership include Mara Brock-Akil, Roberta Flack, Barbara Jordan, Natalie Cole, Dorothy I. Height, Carol Mosely Braun, Jacque Reed, Marcia Fudge and many more.

SIDENOTE: Oo-oop to my new Sorors!

Amber Rose's Naked Flix Leak, Do We Care?

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 11:31 AM PST

Sigh.  I guess this is the next step in a stripper turned video vixen turned "model's" career.  Naked flix of Amber Rose have leaked on the net.

 

Read on to see the uncensored gallery-o-pics, and decide if we should care....

Just in time for Amber's upcoming reality show about her sunglasses store to hit tvs near you, her naked flix that look like they're from her phone have leaked.

But seeing that Kanye's ex made a living for years back in Philly taking her clothes off for the strip club patrons, do we really care? 

I mean, is her bod hot?  Yes.  But being shocked by her "naked flix" is like being shocked that a member of the Best Buy Geek Squad knows unnecessary sh*t about computers.  It's just expected.

We reached out to Amber Rose's reps for a statement.  And they said they are declining to comment at this time.

But I could be wrong.  Peep the gallery below.  Your thoughts?

And for the uncensored gallery, click here.

Pics via Wordstarhiphop.com

Amber Rose's Naked Flix Leak, Does The World Care?

CANDIDS: Laila Ali & Her Baby Bump Clear Security+Nick Cannon Strips For The Detectors

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 10:41 AM PST

Laila Ali showed off her huge baby bump as she went through security at LAX yesterday. We've got the pics of the new mommy two-times over, plus Nick Cannon stripping down to show off his guns when you read on...

She's 7 months pregnant, but its not stopping Laila from jet setting around the country.  The former 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant smiled for the paps as she showed her ticket and then put her belongings into the security trays. She's expecting her second child in April, and has said her father, Muhammed Ali, is excited about becoming a grandfather again. 

Laila is walking in the Heart Truth's Red Dress show for NYC Fashion Week tomorrow night.  Cute!

 

Meanwhile, Nick Cannon was also at LAX stripping down to head through security:

The daddy-to-be showed off his guns walking through the metal detector.  Look at Nick lookin' all grown....
 

Photos via SPLASH

Prince Kicks Kim Kardashian Off Stage! + Trey Songz Sued For $18 Million For Ripping Off "Bottoms Up"

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:39 AM PST

The Artist Still Known As Prince recently invited reality star Kim Kardashian to join him on stage during a recent concert in New York.  But when Kim wouldn't get into the groove on stage, his royal purpleness kicked her off!  See the video and pics from the show inside, plus get the deets on Trey Songz and his manager being sued  for $18 million for stealing the song "Bottoms Up."

 

Cee-Lo was the opening act as Prince and his "Welcome 2 America" Tour swept through Madison Square Garden in NYC last night.

 

 

And we are loving the gold sparkles.

Later on during the show, Prince had a surprise for the audience.

 

As he stopped through and got the room rocking, he invited a few of his fans on stage. And who wouldn't be excited to dance with Prince?!

 

 

 

Kim K to answer that question.  He brought Kim on stage and the girl wouldn't move! We all know she's a bit stuff when it comes to moving the hips.  Can you imagine being invited to dance with Prince....and not taking that opportunity? All she had to do was sway from side to side. At least fake it Kim damn!  Shouldn't be that hard for you...

 

But Prince was not bothered.....he kicked her off the stage. Womp Womp.

Sh went back to sit with her Nets baller boo Kris Humphries.

 

  

 

 

In other music news...

 

 

Derrick Price, Doc Mob Records and IHip Hop Music have filed an $18 million lawsuit over the rights to the music on the hit song "Bottoms Up."  The lawsuit names Trey Songz, Atlantic Records, Kodak, manager Gee Robertson, producer Kane Beatz and others.

Filed on February 2nd in New York city, the suit claims that Doc Mob hired producer Milton James aka "Tony Scales" to produce the original, copyrighted track for "Bottoms Up" for his company, Doc Mob Records. The suit further claims that track was produced in Derrick's home studio.

After Milton allowed Kane Beatz to add production to the song, it eventually ended up on Trey Songz'  album Passion, Pain and Pleasure.  Having a hit song on a hit album should have been exciting for Doc Mob; however, the album only lists Kane Beatz as producer of the song.  Womp Womp.

Doc Mob's Derrick Price says he sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to Atlantic Records and Trey Songz, but they were ignored.  And now Kodak has been added to the $18 million dollar lawsuit, because they used the song in an advertising campaign featuring Trey Songz.

SMH.  Since Derrick has a copyrighted version for "Bottoms Up," it looks like he has a good case.  And whoever ignored those cease-and-desist letters may be looking for a job soon....

 

 

Photos via WireImage/Mazur/SplashNews/Buxo
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