Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


Toni Braxton & Gabrielle Union At The "Braxton Family Values" Premiere Party In West Hollywood

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Newly minted reality tv stars, The Braxtons, hosted a party to celebrate the start of "Braxton Family Values" yesterday and we have pics for you.  See Toni, her sisters and Gabby Union inside...

 

Last night, The London Hotel in West Hollywood played host to Toni Braxton, her mother and her sisters at their "Braxton Family Values" Series Premiere Party.  

Above, Toni posed with her co-stars Tamar Braxton, Evelyn Braxton, Traci Braxton, Towanda Braxton and Trina Braxton.

Toni looked lovely in this white fitted dress with grey heels.

Actor Michael Jai White was there to admire Toni.  A source later said "He was all over her (Toni) from the minute she showed up to the pink carpet. He kept grabbing her hand and would not let her out of his sight. And they left even together."

 

 

Gabrielle Union was more neutral in this beige dress.  She looked fab.

"I Love Your Smile" singer Shanice was there.


 

And Rolanda Watts came out too.

It was a family affair with Aaron Braxton on the carpet


 

Comedian Loni Love walked the carpet.

Timothy Bloom looked very dapper.

Kali Hawk rocked a studded jacket.

BET personality LaToya Carter came out.

And DJ Kiss looked pretty in pink.

The sisters also posed with WE Tv senior vice president John Miller, president and general manager of WE Tv Kim Martin, and their mother Evelyn Braxton.

 

 

EXTRAS

1.  Prince donates $250K to South Carolina group for children's educational enrichment.  Story.

Photos via WireImage/Arnoult

 

BUSTED: Lil' Webbie Arrested For Marijuana Possession + Two Suspects Arrested In DJ Megatron Murder

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Rapper Lil" Weebie was busted riding dirty on Monday and we have the deets inside for you.  Find out what he got caught with plus get an update on arrests made in the DJ Megatron murder inside...

 

TMZ reports that Lil' Weebie was arrested Monday morning in Tennessee for possession of two ounces of marijuana.  The "Wipe Me Down" rapper and his friends were pulled over for speeding and cops began to search the car after they saw a passenger toss two small bags out of the window. 

During the search, officers found $13,000 in cash on Lil Webbie and a loaded revolver on another passenger. All four passengers were arrested and Lil' Webbie was held on $21,000 bond.

 

 

 

Also in music news...

 

Police have arrested two suspects for the murder of hip hop television personality DJ Megatron. 

We told you earlier that the popular DJ was shot last month in Staten Island under mysterious circumstances and now police have two suspects and a motive. 

Authorities have arrested both William Williams, 21, and Richard Cromwell, 20, for the shooting where they robbed DJ Megatron aka Corey McGriff of his cash and a wristwatch given to him by his 11-year-old daughter.  

And the suspects have a long history of run-ins with the law.  William has prior arrests that include robbery and rape while Richard's been arrested for reckless endangerment and grand larceny.  Both suspects were charged with murder, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon and were awaiting arraignment last night.  SMH.

Corey's mother, Louvenia McGriff, told the Daily News that the family will confront the killers in court.

"I want to look in their eyes and I want to know why they had to kill him," she said. "Why kill him?"

 

PRE-WEDDING FAB: Chris Bosh's Fiancée Adrienne's Week Long Bahamas Bachelorette Party

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 04:29 AM PDT

The future Mrs. Bosh, as she likes to call herself, had her bachelorette party recently that lasted a whole week.  Adrienne Williams is marrying Miami Heat star Chris Bosh soon, so she recently created a week's worth of festivities in Miami and the Bahamas for her and her friends to partake.

 

Pics and deets of the bachelorette week when you read on....

Kelly Rowland and "Real Housewives of Miami" star and Scottie Pippen's wife, Larsa Pippen, were invited to the festivities.

Sources dished about the extravagant bash:

Adrienne created a week's worth of activities for her wedding party that included scavenger hunts, DJ school, jet skiing, themed dinner parties that included, flapper casino night and a Moroccan beach party, plus a midnight cruise to the Bahamas for a few days of R&R.
 

Interesting.

Adrienne gave all her girls Tiffany inspired personal cakes.

Loks like the ladies had some random fun.

A cutesy hat party and flapper party took place.

The ladies took a yacht to the Bahamas.

Somebody loves their Vicky Secrets.  That cake is crazy.

And the girls kicked it at the fabulous Cove Atlantis at Paradise Island in the Bahamas.  Looks like fab and fun times.

Chris Brown Gets Explicit For New "Spend It All" Vid

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:55 PM PDT

Breezy just dropped another video for a track called "Spend It All" he did for his fans. And Chris says he made this one for the strip clubs. Peep his NSFW visual he says you need to be over 18 to watch when you read on....

So basically....this is a video montage of Chris Brown performing at clubs mixed in with visuals of thongs full of a$$, strippers, a$$ claps, and ish like that. Sigh. Can't say I get the purpose of it, but do you boo....

VIDEO FAB: Raheem Davaughn Drops "B.O.B." Vid

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 04:00 PM PDT

I always said if Raheem Davaughn was going to release one more video from his last The Love & War Masterpeace album, I hope it's for "B.O.B."  And lo and behold....

 

Peep the vid about a Battery Operated Boyfriend when you read on...

 

Not the robots though.  I see he chose to interpret B.O.B. in a safer way in the vid.  Funny.  You feelin' it?

By the way, Raheem just released his 11th mixtape "Heemy Taught Me." Hosted by DC's DJ Money, "Heemy Taught Me," is a collection of Raheem's greatest slow jams from his previously released albums, "The Love Experience", "Love Behind The Melody", and "The Love & War Masterpiece."

The self proclaimed "R&B Hippie Neo-Soul Rock Star" is currently at work on his fourth studio album titled, "A Place Called Loveland".

You can download "Heemy Taught Me" for free here.

AND ANOTHER ONE: Nicki Minaj Sexes Up Lil Wayne On Stage....Again

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 12:52 PM PDT

As the I Am Music II treads along, Nicki Minaj has made a habit out of giving fellas semi-lap dances during her "Letting Go" performance.  Video of her treating Weezy to more of her booty poppin' talents when you read on....

Donning a dizzying multi-colored catsuit and sky-high pink and black hair, Nicki hit the stage at the BankAtlantic Center last night in in Sunrise, Florida.  And instead of bringing a male fan out the audience on stage for her "Letting Go [Dutty Love]" performance, she decided to give Weezy the business...again.

She did the same with Weezy at a previous concert, but the two still act like brother and sister off stage.  Or something like that.

 

Fellas (and some ladies), don't say I never gave you nothin'.  Peep the :20-:36 mark if you're short on time. 

 

Dutty dutty dutty love love....

 

Yung Berg's Baby Mama Beanna McFerren STILL Says Berg's A Deadbeat, Tries To Model For Money

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Remember rapper Yung Berg's alleged baby mama, Beanna, who blasted him months back about being a deadbeat and not taking care of his 7 year old son who has autism?

 

Well she's back and trying to land some money for modeling...because she says Berg still isn't taking responsibility and helping her with their son who has special needs.  Deets and her "modeling" pics when you read on...

Beanna McFerren already put Yung "My Chain Gets Snatched Everyday" Berg on blast last October about dismissing his 7 year old son, Lamont, who Beanna claims is his.  The two met while she was in high school.  And now, she says Berg still hasn't taken responsibility or paid a dime in child support.  And he flat out does not take care of his child.

So, since Beanna has a child with special needs, she says she now has to model for friends of hers in order to make money.  And she needs attention and publicity and Berg's exposure in order to get what she feels she deserves.  So...

She sent over her "modeling pics" she did for a friend's new clothing designs based on Berg's chains he stays getting snatched.  And she also spoke on Yung Berg's deadbeat-ness: 

Hello Natasha, my name is Beanna and i'm the mother of Rapper yung Berg 7 yr old Autistic son. A new friend of mine name Thesis Williams recently did a Tshirt dedicated to Yung Berg's fallen chains (lol). And I recently did a photo shoot with it on. I had a couple of other pieces on has well. I wanted to know if they could possibly be posted on your web site. Now I know he is not that ''hot" but he got some things cooking, and I'm not going to lie to you, I need his attention and his exposure. He does not take care of him since birth. I put in a picture of him in case you didnt believe me. I want to thank you up front for even just reading this.

More pics:

SIGH.  Yung Berg...if this is indeed your son...we're going to need you to take responsibility.  Quickly.  Period.

Statement Released On Death Of Celebrity Stylist Dariel D. Pulliam Jr.

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:55 AM PDT

 

We reported yesterday about the death of Dariel D. Pulliam Jr., and now we have a statement from his representatives.  See the statement inside...

TV personality Dariel Pulliam, who is known for styling the hair of BET reality show personalites, Keyshia Cole's family, and others int he industry, recently died after being ill.

His manger/representatives sent out a statement expressing condolences.  Details surrounding his death have still not been released.  Here is the statement in full:

Dariel D. Pulliam Jr. Gone But Not Forgotten and Truly Missed.

(New York, N.Y. - Wednesday April 6, 2011) - It is with deep sadness that the McQueen Media team announce the death of our client and friend Dariel D. Pulliam Jr.


On Monday April 5, 2011 at the age of 29 Dariel has gone home to rest with God. Dariel’s true love for God allowed him to love everyone. Dariel D. Pulliam Jr. was a celebrity hairstylist known for his appearances on BET’s “Keyshia Cole – The Way it is,” “Tears Shears and Beauty,” and the “Frankie n Neffe show.”


Dariel’s career blossomed in Baltimore, MD under the guidance of Renea Whitherspoon, Rondy and Steeley Griffen, and Carmen Brown. From their training he learned how to manipulate current hair styles and produce new hair trends. After mastering his craft, he decided to move to Atlanta to pursue a freelance career while furthering his education and training.


While being in Atlanta for only a short period he became key hair stylist for multiple music videos, photo shoots, and runway shows. He has also been a featured hairstylist on the cover of national publications, image consultant to established and upcoming artist, and a nation platform artist for major hair care distributors. While blossoming in his freelance career Dariel P. wanted to take on the hair competition arena. After winning his very first hair show he caught the competitive bug and went on to become one of the top hairstylists in the field winning the title as Atlanta’s best hair stylist in 2010.


Dariel Pulliam Jr. has been blessed to be the hairstylist to well known personalities such as Keyshia Cole, Neffeteria “Neffe” Pugh, Frankie Lons, Elite Noel, Fantasia Barrino, Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, Adrienne Bailon,Tiffany Evans, Tionna Smalls and many others.

Dariel Pulliam Jr. was loved by many and will truly be missed.


Dariel Pulliam Jr. family appreciates all your condolences and is asking for HELP with memorial donations. Please send donations for celebrity hair stylist Dariel Pulliam memorial services to address: P.O BOX 47001 Windsor Mill MD, 21244 or you can send donations via PAYPAL to sparkle@trioent.com and click on “Add Funds” this can be done by PayPal account users only as we are working on other methods for donations.


For any information regarding Dariel Pulliam Jr. please contact Dariel Pulliam manager Sparkle Callahan at sparkle@trioent.com or 646-322-0376.

God Bless,

Soulgee McQueen
CEO
TRIO Entertainment
McQueen Media

FAMILY STROLL: Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys' Family Walk Through NYC

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:08 AM PDT

Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz were spotted walking the streets of New York yesterday with their kiddies and we have pics of the happy family inside....

 

 

Alicia Keys was spotted walking down the street with her husband--new NYU professor Swizz Beatz--and their child Egypt Daoude Dean close to her chest.  Also, Swizz's son and Alicia's stepson Prince Nasir came along for the stroll.
 


 

Fans of Professor Beatz will be pleased to know that he contributed to Mary J. Blige's upcoming album My Life II, The Journey Continues.  Meanwhile, Alicia is set to direct a movie about breast cancer for Lifetime

 

Photos via INF Daily 

 

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