Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Keyshia & Her Man Boobie Cover INK Mag+Zoe Kravitz Gets Cute For Vera Wang

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:22 AM PST

Zoe Kravitz just proved why she has that sexy innocent look down to a science.  We've got pics of her new photoshoot for the Vera Wang Princess fragrance--which she's the face of--and Keyshia Cole and Boobie Gibson's new INK magazine cover when you read on...

 

Loves these preppy pics of a royal Zoe:

Nice.

 

 

And Keyshia Cole and her baller fiance Daniel "Boobie" Gibson are showing off their tatts for Urban Ink magazine.  Well isn't that a sweet coupley thing to do....

 

TWITTERIFIC: Celebs Twee-act To Rihanna Vs. Ciara Twitter Feud

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:14 AM PST

 

Yesterday we told you about the twitter combat between Ciara and Rihanna.  And with two such high profile women going at it, naturally other celebs couldn't miss out on the chance to speak their peace. 

Come inside for a roundup of celebs like Mos Def and "Madea" using their 140 characters to get a few licks in.  

 

Here's what a few celebs had to say about RiRI Vs. CiCi:

See....Katt Williams is all kinds of wrong. SMH.

 

Ouch.

 

Calling all of Ciara BFF's:  LaLa, Kelly, Kim K., Serena - throw some support at your girl because other celebs are starting to throw their daggers and it isn't pretty.
 

 

But on a brighter note, it does seem like the ladies patched things up quickly.  Ciara tweeted this late last night:

 

GIRL FIGHT: Ciara And Rihanna Beef On Twitter!

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:15 AM PST

Don't expect to see Ciara and Rihanna having a "girls get-together" anytime soon.  Ciara made a comment that seemed to imply that Rihanna doesn't have the "nicest" personality anymore, and of course RiRi responded on Twitter.  See the video and responses inside...

 

Ciara dropped by Joan River's "Fashion Police" show on E! and when asked to judge one of Rihanna's outfits, Ciara had a vulnerable moment and told Joan that Miss RiRi used to be a nice girl but lately....not so much.  Joan then summed it up and called RiRi a "B*tch."  Check the video:

 

Then it got crunk in Twitter land!

The "mean" girl in Rihanna came out and she asked CiCi if she forgot to "tip" her last time they met.  Ouch.

Then CiCi told RiRi that she didn't want ANY of her, on or off stage.  Fighting words.

Lastly, Rihanna hit below the belt and wished Ciara good luck trying to book a stage. Now...ya'll know that was a low blow with Ciara's low records sales.  That even hurt my feelings.

 

See the battle below:

 

Teeheeeeee...

BOOK FAB: Janet Jackson's "TRUE YOU" Tops The New York Times Bestsellers List

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 06:16 PM PST

Janet Jackson's book True You sits atop the New York Times Bestsellers list this week.  Get the deets inside...

 

Janet Jackson's True You book, which talks about her struggles with weight and self-esteem, has struck a high note with readers who sent the book straight to the top of the NY Times bestsellers list in its first week.

Congrats to Miss Jackson who is currently on tour in the States.  She will headline the Canadian Music festival in Toronto on March 12 and 13.

 

CANDIDS: Carmelo Anthony And LaLa Vasquez Arrive In New York City

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:46 PM PST

Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vasquez are making a big splash in New York after only a few days. We have pics taken during the couples arrival in New York City for you after the jump...

Carmelo arrived in NYC with his son on his arm earlier this week.  

 

And his beautiful new wife LaLa is said to be excited to return to her hometown.

 

 

Amar'e Stoudemire recently hosted 40 guests at a welcoming dinner for Carmelo and LaLa at The Spotted Pig in NYC.  Sounds fab.



Photos via KnicksNow

The Obamas Host John Legend And Jamie Foxx At The White House For A MOTOWN Concert

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 02:59 PM PST

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated rhythm and blues with a special Motown concert at the White House last night staring Smokey Robinson, John Legend and Jamie Foxx.  The concert will air on PBS next week.  Deets inside...

 

Smokey Robinson headlined PBS' "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House," last night with special guests Jamie Foxx and John Legend, who performed Motown hits.

President Obama welcomed a slew of stars to the stage like Natasha Bedingfield, Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Seal and Jordin Sparks.

Oscar winning Jamie Foxx wowed the crowd.

And so did John Legend.

The event will air on PBS on March 1.

I can't wait to see this special.  This is a great lineup of talent.

Photos via WireImage
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Controversial Anti-Abortion Ad "Covered" Amid Outcry From Protesters And The Mother Of Girl In The Ad

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 02:55 PM PST

We told you previously about a controversial anti-abortion ad in NYC that set off a wave of controversy all around the country.  Now the billboard has been removed but not before upseting people all around the nation and the mother of the little girl in the ad.  Deets inside...

The ad above, purchased by Texas-based Life Always, upset folks around the country with its claim that "the most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb."

Because it was branded offensive, it has been covered "for safety reasons" over concerns of harrassment of the wait staff in the restaurant the ad hung over. 

But the ad itself has had far-reaching implications.  Tricia Fraser, whose six-year-old daughter Anissa was pictured on the ad, is furious.  Tricia told the New York Daily News that Anissa was photographed by a modeling agency two years ago, but she didn't know an anti-abortion campaign aimed at African Americans would use her image. "I was devastated that they portrayed her like that," she said.

And though Tricia has not spoken to anyone from Life Always, she wants them to know, "I will feel so much better if I had something from that organization saying we will no longer use that child's image."

SMH...but for anyone out there, when you sign a release form, you basically give people the right to use your likeness in any way they want.

 

WHO RAN IT?! Kijafa Frink VS. Serena Williams

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 02:00 PM PST

 

 

Philly Eagle QB's fiance' Kijafa Frink and tennis chick Serena Williams rocked the same white Fendi dress yesterday.  Decide who ran it best when you read on...

Kijafa Frink is stepping into the retail world.  She is pushing her new line of PNK accessories, and had a launch party at the 5th Ave. Fendi store in New York last night.  She rocked a white Fendi dress with a sheer one shoulder and Fendi logo belt.  And she paired her look with nude Fendi bow tie peep-toe pumps. She also rocked long earrings as her only accessories.

But Serena rocked her Fendi dress earlier yesterday to the ESSENCE Women In Hollywood Luncheon.  And she paired hers with leopard flats (we're sure she would have worn heels had her foot not been healing from an injury).  Serena topped off her look with a gold clutch, a bracelet, and earrings.

So...

WHO RAN IT?!

Rihanna To Play Whitney Houston's Role In "The Bodyguard" Remake!?

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 01:51 PM PST

Remember The Bodyguard?  The blockbuster film that turned Whitney Houston into a bankable actress and further made Kevin Costner a heartthrob?  Well...the movie is getting a makeover and rumor has it that Rihanna may be cast in the lead role.  Deets inside...

 

Warner Bros is gearing up to remake its 1992 hit The Bodyguard and it may star Rihanna in the title role.  The film will be scripted by Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer. 

The updated script will cast the bodyguard as

"..a former Iraq war veteran who gets the job protecting a big star as his first gig after leaving the Army. He discovers that the world of Twitter, Google Maps and TMZ has made access to celebrities easier than ever, making the job more difficult than ever." 

Other names thrown into the pot for the Whitney Houston role include Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.  And really....none of these suggestions excite me. 

I'm not too sure about Rihanna's acting skills and I definitely don't want her to touch ANYTHING Whitney recorded for The Bodyguard soundtrack. 

This could be a potential mess.

 

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Simmons Readies Her Own Clothing Line!

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 11:20 AM PST

The YBF has exclusively learned that Angela Simmons is expanding her empire into some solo work.

 

Deets on her brand new clothing line in the works when you read on....

Rev. Run's daughters, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, have been on the retail scene for years turning their Pastry company into more than just sneakers--now there are dressier shoes, clothes, and accessories.

But Angela is stepping out into her own solo venture to create her own clothing line, aptly named Angela Renee.  Her rep tells us the collection features Angela's ideas and designs, with the help of designer Juan Vargas (the designer of Angie's dress worn above to Thursday's Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon).

While the business savvy chick and her team are keeping quiet about the exact look and feel of the line, we were told she's been wearing plenty of her own designs as of late to test out response.  So all those paparazzi pics of Ms. Angie these days give you a sneak peek.

The Angela Renee collection is set for a Fall 2012 release.  Will you be buying?

Photo via SPLASH

RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Foxy Brown To Release "Black Roses" Double Album + Waka Flocka Addresses Tour Bus Shooting + Remy Ma Stuck In Jail Till 2016

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 10:18 AM PST

For those fans and critics who think Foxy Brown's only "records" involve prison stints - get prepared for a new double album from the hip-hop diva.

Get the deets on Foxy's latest project inside plus hear what Waka Flocka has to say about last week's tour bus shooting and what happens to Remy Ma now that she's lost her appeal.

 

Foxy Brown reports that she is in the studio recording what will be the first double-album released by a female hip-hop artist called Black Roses. 

"I'm in the studio every night, slaving.  It's going to be really big. One side is going to be straight Hip Hop and hardcore records, and a couple big radio joints, and then the other side is Dancehall-Rock."

And in an interview with Billboard.com, Foxy says last week's story about her being intoxicated and getting kicked out of a fashion show after-party was pure fiction.  Foxy says she isn't even a drinker.

And if you want to know what she thinks about the Nicki Minaj vs. Lil Kim beef, she had this to say:

Nicki has always been cool with me. She and I have something online I did for her -- it was a video shoot with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, [when] she wasn't signed yet. And she was like, "Foxy is the first female artist who ever embraced me." She was classy; she was articulate. I'm so proud of her.


Of course, people everywhere clearly are saying, "She wants to be Foxy, she wants to be Kim." Everybody's going to say that. But do I think she's doing an incredible job at branding herself? Yes, I do. When you're an icon in the music business…like Mary J. Blige. Keyshia Cole came out after her, [but] you didn't hear Mary J. Blige starting a beef with her just because they compared [Keyshia to] her. Mary J. Blige stayed clean. She does what she does, and I do what I do.

 

 

 

And in other music news...

 

 

Waka Flocka is speaking out about the shooting that occurred outside his tour bus on February 16 in Charlotte, North Carolina.   

 

“I wasn’t scared. I felt like that wasn’t my time -- you know what I’m saying.  Stuff happens for a reason so God can let you know that’s not the way he wants you to go no more.”

 

We told you earlier that Waka said he was not involved in the shooting.  He added, "I was chilling. I wasn’t a part of that.”

 

So far, six men have been apprehended by the local police department for what may have been a failed robbery attempt.  Waka’s publicist, Kali Bowyer, released a statement saying the rapper and his team were “pleased” with the arrests.

 

“We are pleased with the attentiveness by the Charlotte Police Department in capturing these individuals in such a timely manner.  It is such a shame that one would risk the lives of innocent women and children in hopes of stealing one’s jewelry,” said Kali. 

 

Waka is now working on the Triple F Life: Friends, Fans, and Family project, the follow-up to his debut album Flockaveli, which is expected out later this year. But in stores now, he has a 24-track mixtape titled Salute Me Or Shoot Me 3 to tide over fans.

 

 

 

Also in musical prison news....

 

Remy Ma will likely remain locked up until 2016 after New York's highest court upheld her eight-year prison term for shooting a friend during a dispute in 2008.

The New York Court of Appeals' 5-2 decision rejected Remy's claim that her lawyer should have been allowed to argue that the shooting was an accident resulting from a struggle for the gun.

Remy has already served three years at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women.  Damn homie.

FIRST LOOK: June Ambrose Shoots New Reality Show In Soho

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:20 AM PST

We broke the story that stylist to the stars, June Ambrose, was set to debut her own reality show on VH1.  And now we have a first look at photos of her filming downtown NY in Soho.  Come inside to see the first pics from the show that will soon become watercooler material for all fashionistas....

 

Celeb stylist of well over a decade June Ambrose is coming to VH1 with a reality show that will take viewers deep inside the world of fashion with exclusive trips to high-end designer boutiques, celebrity styling sessions and intimate conversations with some of the top people in the fashion industry.

She'll walk us through her exciting life in the fashion world and reveal to us places all over the country where we can get the hottest looks.  And doing make-unders on those who need it.  And of course we get to see her looking haute while doing so.

 

Such a fab chick.  Love her swagger and that mink hat is to die for.  We'll be watching...

 

UH OH! Musiq Soulchild Tumbles Off The Stage At Madison Square Garden!

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:08 AM PST

Aww damn homie.  Musiq Soulchild tore it down...and fell down...at Madison Square Garden in NYC last night for his concert with Kem.

 

And all his hopping around the stage led to him hopping right off the stage and into a speaker.   Watch Musiq take a tumble...and try not to laugh...when you read on...

See...this is a prime example of why everybody can't get extra crunk on stage.  Gotta be strategic and careful about your crunkness. 

Musiq tumbled off the stage while starting his track "Anything" at his concert where he had the crowd joining in on the "Ooooo-oooh's".  And it quickly turned into an "Oooo-oh sh*t!".

And y'all know dude is 4' nothing so he couldn't even quickly push his self back up on the stage--had to wait for help to arrive.

*literally biting my tongue until it bleeds so I don't ask the obvious about that wondering eye having anything to do with it*

Musiq was a good sport and continued on with his set.  His tweets post-concert:

 

Gotta love him.  By the way, he and Swizzy shot the video for their track "Anything" a couple weeks ago.  So it should be dropping any day now.
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