Friday, April 1, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


Lance Gross Welcomes A Brand New BABY GIRL?!

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:02 AM PDT

We preface this post by saying it IS April Fool's Day.  Also, Lance Gross COULD be speaking of welcoming a niece or family member into the world.  And he has not 100% confirmed he is the FATHER of this baby he has been tweeting about welcoming into the world this morning.

 

With that said, check out the juice about why folks are all a-Twitter about Lance Gross allegedly welcoming a brand new baby girl named Lauren Gross into the world, when you read on....

Some news came across our timelie this morning that made us do a double take.  Hottie actor Lance Gross--who has been claiming ever since his break up with fiance Eva Marcille that he's a single man--announced that he welcomed A brand new baby girl into the world this morning in L.A.

We emphasized "A" because he didn't say the baby is necessarily his.  He proceeded to post a pic of little Lauren Gross.  And told his twitter fans thanks for their congratulations and he called Lauren "lucky" for being born on April 1st.

But with all the beaming and extra prideful tweets, he sounds unmistakeably like a very proud new dad.  Check it:

 

So....who could possibly be the baby's mother--if this is actually his--since we have never seen him with a pregnant woman?  And if he was trying to keep it on the low, why Tweet about it and a Twitpic her pic immediately?

We'll keep you updated on the details.  But as of now, all we know is, Lance is uber proud of the new baby girl--whether it's his or not--who was just born this morning.

Fantasia Performs On "American Idol" + Christopher Jordan Wallace's New Trailer For "Everything Must Go"

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 08:23 AM PDT


 

Fantasia was spotted at LAX as she was arriving into L.A. for her "American Idol" performance.  We've got the candid, plus the performance.  And the son of Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans, Christopher Jordan Wallace aka CJ, stars in the new film Everything Must Go with Will Ferrell and we have the trailer inside...

 

Fantasia Barrino was spotted at LAX yesterday ahead of her live "A.I." performance:


 

She rocked an interesting reverse bun/french roll.  What do you think?

 

This hair and outfit.  SIGH.  Anywho, she performed "Collard Greens & Cornbread" last night.  off her Back To Me album:

 

 

 

 

 

And in movie news.....CJ Wallace stars in a new film with Will Ferrell and we have the hilarious trailer for you for Everything Must Go.

 

This looks like a funny film and it opens on May 13th.  Congrats to CJ on his new career.

 

Tichina Arnold, Meagan Good, Too Short, & More Hit Snoop Dogg's Colt 45 Party

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:45 AM PDT

Snoop Dogg had his celeb friends come out to Trousdale nightclub in L.A. to celebrate the launch Of BLAST By Colt 45 and the release of his album "Doggumentary" last night.

 

Pics when you go in....

 

Didn't know folks were still drinking Colt 45. But leave it to Snoop to bring back a classic.

Harold Perrineau was there.

Snoop and his boys Too Short and the DJs all kicked it.

And comedian Craig Robinson was in the place.

Elise Neal was there--she looks like she would drink Colt 45.

Meagan Good was there in her denim shorts and printed tights.

Looks like Snoop's wife Shante didn't let the rumors of her hubbysmooching a mystery chick the other night get her down.  She was there in a cute all-black outfit.

And rappers Too Short and Warren G got their party on.

Photog: Turner

Rihanna Joins UNICEF's Tap Water Project & Dines At Philippe's In L.A.

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:07 AM PDT

 

 

Last night, Rihanna the scarlet-haired starlet was spotted dining at Philippe's restaurant in Los Angeles.

 

Pics of Rih's outing, plus her new work with UNICEF's water campaign when you read on...

She wore a simple white summer dress and flats and a denim Prada bag.

 

Also, Rihanna has been added to the list of celebs participating in UNICEF's Tap project.  Find out more about the project inside along with an interesting Rihanna tid bit and see candids of her at dinner from last night....

Rih joins Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Robin Williams, and Adrian Grenier as part of UNICEF's Tap Project to raise global awareness about tap water safety.  The celebs each recorded ads for the campaign and have donated their own tap water to highlight the issue.
 

Watch Rihanna's UNICEF ad here.

By the way, did you know Rihanna can style hair?  She recently tweeted that she used to braid hair on her step for extra money.

Gotta love it.
 

The Randomness

1.  Carmelo Anthony may appear on SNL skit on Saturday. Story.

2.  Amar'e Stoudemire and Ciara spotted cuddling at SL.  Story

 Photos via PacificCoastNews.com

HERE WE GO AGAIN: Sara Stokes Of Da Band Gets Choked Out By Her Husband!

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:09 AM PDT

It's 2 and a half years later, and these two are still going Ike & Tina Turner hard.  Remember Sara Stokes of Diddy's "Da Band"?   Her husband Tony recently got arrested for domestic violence.  After Sara was arrested 2.5 years ago for the same.

 

Deets on how Sara got choked out when you read on...

It's still beyond me why these two remain in this obviously unhelathy relationship.  Even years ago on MTV's "Making the Band," the rest of the group called Tony "Ike Turner."

Apparently ish hasn't changed because Tony was arrested (his booking photo is in above inset pic) last weekend for allegedly choking and beating Sara after a "dispute."  Said "dispute" happened when last weekend, at a friend's house, Tony accused Sara (who is the mother of his kids) of being with another man.

TMZ reports that Tony was arrested for simple battery -- and released the next day on $2,000 bail.What Mr. Tony has to ay about all this:

"Everybody speculates and blows things out of proportion. It's a crazy kind of life. We're dysfunctional. We need our own TV show. I love my wife."

Ummmm what?  This ish is textbook violent dysfunctional and sad.  Especially because both said the same thing about "things getting blown out of proportion" and "loving each other" back in late 2009 when Sarah stabbed the hell out of Tony.

Whatever floats you all's boat.  Pics of Sara and her semi-new boobs we hear her "MANager" Tony forced her to get:

Girl........

TV FAB: Foxy Brown Tells Inside Edition "I Did Not Get Kicked Off Ship"

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 05:01 AM PDT

Foxy Brown popped up on "Inside Edition" yesterday talking about Tom Joyner and she said she was not kicked of that cruise ship.  Deets inside...

 

Foxy Brown is speaking out about reports that she got kicked off a Royal Carribean cruise ship. 

Talking to "Inside Edition" the rapper said,

"We had a great time and I did not get kicked off the ship at all."

Foxy is of course referring to reports that she threw a fit after being turned away from a nail appointment she showed up three hours late to.  But she says it never happened.

"I am by far no angel, I'm not, and I don't ever profess to be. I've paid for my mistakes but I'm just not going to pay for Tom Joyner's lies."

For his part, Tom Joyner later backtracked on his story saying,

"She did not get put off. That was incorrect. She was scheduled to get off when she got off but she did have some problems while she was on. That much was right."

Ok Tom....there's a big difference in being kicked off and being scheduled to leave.  SMH.   

So maybe there was some truth to Foxy's statements.

Watch the interview clip here:

FAB ALERT: Tamia's White Hot Date Night Look!

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 06:46 PM PDT

Mrs. Hill is out of hiding!  Tamia snapped a quick twitpic Thursday tonight of her white hot look for her date night with her NBA hubby of 12 years, Grant Hill.

 

We've got her sexy Fendi look when you read on....

We hear she's just completed her brand new yet-to-be titled album.  And what better way to celebrate than to get all dressed up in Fendi for a night out with hubby.

The 35-year-old gorge mother of 2 paired silver pumps and a gray clutch with her one-shoulder white dress.  Both Serena Williams and Michael Vick's wife Kijafa Frank previously rocked this look, but Tamia added her own sexy touch to it.

Loves it!

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Beyonce Goes 70's Motel Chic!

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:27 PM PDT

Beyonce Knowles tapped into her seriously 70's side for a brand new photoshoot today in New Jersey.  She and her team transformed an old motel into a set as she rocked an uber blonde 'do, dark vampy lipstick, a wide leg pant one-piece, and a red shaggy coat.

 

Pics of Bey working it out for the cameras when you read on....

Beyonce and her people went full out with the makeup and wardrobe for this photoshoot.  She worked it out with colorful luggge, even more colorful platform shoes, and an attention grabbing outfit at this old abandoned motel.  Barely recognized her at first since I thought this was a drag queen impersonator. 

Mrs. Knowles-Carter did say she was coming back with a new "genre of music she's creating."  So maybe she's playing with her look as well.

Julius was on hand with her umbrella in the rainy Jersey weather.

Well this looks real interesting.  Not sure if it's for her upcoming album or just a promo shoot--but we're glad she's back...

Pics via SPLASH

MUSIC FAB: Teairra Mari Hits The Pole For New Video + T-Pain's New "Booty Work (One Cheeck At A Time)" Track

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 02:32 PM PDT

Teairra Mari is still trying to work it out these days with her music career.  She just shot a sexy new video involving a stripper pole for her track "Stay" off her latest mixtape Night Before X-Mas.

 

More pics of T.Mari, plus T-Pain's new stripper anthem he just dropped for his fans called "Booty Work," when you read on...

 

Alrighty then.  Cute shoes?

 

 

 

T.Mari says she's dropping a new mixtape this spring called "Now Or Never."  And she's set to drop a new studio album late summer.  I feel like we never end up seeing any of her videos--or maybe I'm just not paying enough attention.  Either way, good luck with that T.

In other stripper news, T-Pain just dropped a brand new stripper anthem for his fans.  It's called "Booty Work (One Cheek At A Time)".  Check it:

 

Teddy said on Facebook:

"Here You Go Guys. This Is Not A Leak. This Is For The Fans. Thank You Guys For The Support. Enjoy"

The track features "Teddy Penderazdoun" & Joey Galaxy and is produced by YoungFyre.

EVENT FAB: The "ATL Housewives" Do Bravo UPFRONTS+Solange & More Hit Victoria's Secret's SWIM Launch

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 12:52 PM PDT

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" are out and about promoting their home--Bravo--at the UPFRONTS in Chicago.  Pics of the cast--sans Sheree--in the Chi, plus pics from Victoria's Secret SWIM launch last night in West Hollywood, when you read on...

 

Mrs. Parks brought her man Apollo on the blue carpet for last night's BRAVO UPFRONT at Chicago's Girl & The Goat spot.  Phaedra rocked a gold and cream look with her gold Prada clutch.  And yes, I'm still side eyeing this "Apollo"...

Cynthia and NeNe were on hand to promote as well.

Cynthia and her new hubby Peter it the carpet.  I wonder if he and Nene are getting along again.

Nene rocked a pink arm cut-out dress and her bow tie nude Louboutins.

And Kandi Burruss rocked a purple and black look and longer hair.  I think I like her short cropped hair better.

 

Fab times.

 

Over in West Hollywood:

Celebs rolled to the pink carpet of Victoria's Secret's  2011 SWIM Collection Launch party at Club L.

Natural chica Solange looked uber cute in this bright and springy yellow long flowy skirt and printed bustier combo.  Loving the pairing of the green clitch and nude wedges.  Such a fab look.

TV hottie Mechad Brooks hit the event.

And so did John Legend and his girlfriend Christine.  Cute off-the-shoulder 3/4 sleeve white dress she's rockin'.

BIRTHDAY FAB: 112's Q Parker Celebrates His Birthday With Marsha Ambrosius, RL And Jazze Pha

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 12:32 PM PDT

112's own Q Parker celebrated his birthday in Atlanta recently with a slew of his celebrity friends, including songstress Marsha Ambrosius,  RL of Next and 112's Michael Keith.   See the pics inside...

 

Over at Justin's in Atlanta:

Q. Parker took the stage at his birthday celebration recently and serenaded the crowd with songs from his early 112 days.

He was joined on stage by fellow band mate Michael Keith, RL of Next, gospel singer Isaac Caree, and Marsha Ambrosius.

And Marsha wowed the crowd with a few of her Floetry hits and tracks from her Late Nights, Early Morning disc.

At the party, Q posed with Jazze Pha and a few pals.  This damn SHIRT on Jazze Pha is KILLING me....

 

Media personality Rashan Ali was also there to celebrate.  Q is prepping for the release of his first solo album entitled, Q PARKER: THE MANual.

Maybe the cake designer didn't have time to draw Q's face with cake icing...so they used an old school 8x12 in a clea frame instead. *shrugs*  Happy birthday Q!
 

Photos via Dennis Byron

FIGHT NIGHT: VIDEO of Dominique Wilkins Punching Out Assailant Courtside!

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 11:49 AM PDT

Dominique Wilkins is obviously NOT one to play with. We reported earlier today about a former NBA ref and suit store owner who attempted to attack Mr. Wilkins after last night's Hawks game. Now the video footage is out and it shows how Mr. Wilkins punched homeboy OUT.

The shouldn't-be-hilarious-but-is video footage when you read on...

So Rashan Mechel attacked NBA legend Dominique Wilkins last night on the press row (right in front the court) at the ATL Hawks game last night. Rashan claimed that Dominique owed him money for some custom suits he copped at his store. So he THOUGHT he was going to go and make Mr. Wilkins pay up.

Instead--he caught a few punches to the face, and not a scratch on Dominique. Please peep the vid, courtesy of TMZ. Dom punched dude dead in the face, then walked off to rip off his own suit coat and tie and shoes so he could gp back in for more.

Rashan was just released on a $1000 bond this afternoon after being charged with simple battery.  And he now says he's going to sue because he never touched the NBAer.  Y'all better stop playin' with Dom!

 

Michelle Obama Hosts Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross And Other "Remarkable Women" In D.C.

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Last night, First Lady Michelle Obama invited  a group of fabulous women to the East Wing to celebrate Women’s History Month at the "Remarkable Women Dinner."  YBF celebs like Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, Rashida Jones and Dominique Dawes were there to support Mrs. Obama and to offer mentorship to local girls during daytime panels at local schools.  Deets inside....

 

Last night, The White House invited local students to a fab dinner re they mixed and mingled with some very remarkable women in an effort to boost self-esteem and self-awareness. 

But earlier in the day, the remarkable women dropped by various high schools in the Washington D.C. area to offer encouragement to young women.   

 

Alfre Woodard, Geena Davis and Judith Jamison spoke with high school seniors at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland. 
 


 

Fab chicks Rashida Jones and Olympian Dominique Dawes visited Woodson High School in Washington, DC.   Sidenote: I LOVE Dominique.  I used to watch the Olympics just to watch her fabulousness and was amazed by her when I was younger.  So good to see her partaking in events like these.
 

Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross spoke at Spring Brook High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. 
 

And Lisa Leslie, Olympic Gold medalist and former WNBA professional basketball player, talked to girls at Eastern Senior High School in Washington, DC.

 

 

And later that evening, the celebs gathered in the East Wing for the "Remarkable Women" Dinner.

Gorgeous place settings.


 

The First Lady looked fabulous as usual as she made her remarks.  She told the young girls,

"...Alll of you should know that these wonderful ladies are just as excited and maybe not -- maybe even more excited to be here with all of you tonight, as great as they are. We all take so much pride and excitement from being able to share our stories and talk to you and look you in the face and ask you questions and give you advice."

Hey Rashida!


 

Alfre Woodard looked nice.

 

And the gorgeous Tracee Ellis Ross seemed to enjoy donating her time to a good cause.

Photogs via Vogel/Mongi/Conno

VIDEO FAB: Jennifer Hudson Sings It Out With Youtube Star On "Ellen"+Dirty Money's "Your Love" FULL Vid

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Jennifer Hudson hit the "Ellen" show yesterday. And she showed a 12-year-old Youtube star some love by performing a duet with her.

 

Video of Jenny's appearance, plus Dirty Money's new "Your Love" video, when you read on....

12-year-old Youtube sensation, Savannah Robinson, got a great surprise yesterday.  J-Hud crashed her performance of "And I'm Telling You"--but in a good way.  Peep their duet on "Ellen".  Loving Jenny's yellow skirt by the way.

 

Diddy-Dirty Money also released their full "Your Love" video featuring Trey Songz and Rick Ross.

 

Check it.

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