Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Did Diddy's Bodyguards Put The Beatdown On An Atlanta Photographer!?

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Don't get too close to the Sean John suit cause it might result in a beatdown...at least that's what one Atlanta photographer is claiming. Get the deets on a lawsuit filed against Diddy and his bodyguards inside...

 

In a lawsuit filed last Friday in DeKalb County State Court, Jabari Tilgham, a 30-year-old photographer, claims Diddy's bodyguards jumped him at Club Mansion.  The suit includes four unnamed bodyguards and the DeKalb club as defendants.

So what happened? Well...Jabari says he was one of 12 photographers allowed inside Club Mansion back in October to photograph the party held after the BET Awards....then the ish went left.

Jabari doesn't know why, but he says Diddy's bodyguards singled him out and jumped on him. His claims were co-signed by a security guard employed by the club who signed an affidavit.

So far....no response from Diddy's camp.

OUT & ABOUT: Lauren London, Jennifer Hudson, & Bria Murphy

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 08:25 AM PDT

The YBF chicks are out and about this week.  Lauren London and Bria Murphy were spotted doing their usual shopping in L.A.  And Jennifer Hudson was spotted over in London doing some promo.

 

Pics when you read on....

Madea's Big Happy Family star, Lauren London, was spotted doing some shopping out in Hollywood yesterday:

She and a friend hit the shops.  And she's preparing for tomorrow night's big Madea premiere in Hollywood.

"Dark & Lovely" spokeswoman Bria Murphy was also spotted out in L.A.

She was chit chatting away on her cellie and paps snapped pics of her doing her sidewalk catwalk.

And Jennifer Hudson rocked a few cute looks while over in London yesterday:

And she switched into this new figure hugging dress as she rolled to the O2 arena for the WWE tour:

Her fiance' David was wrestling, and they snapped a pic before he went into the ring:

Cute.

Pics via WENN/SPLASH

MAGAZINE FAB: Kerry Washington & Diahann Carroll For The May 2011 "O" Magazine "Timeless Beauty" Feature

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 07:27 AM PDT

Actresses Diahann Carroll and Kerry Washington sat for a recent feature story in O Magazine called "Timeless Beauty."  We've got the pics of the gorgeous ladies inside...

 

Diahann Carroll, the gorgeous 75-year-old veteran actress who appeared in the first films starring black actresses, and Kerry Washington, the beautiful 34-year-old film and Broadway actress, are featured in the May 2011 issue of O Magazine called "Timeless Beauty."  In the article Diahann wears a L.K. Bennett dress and Kerry wears a CH Carolina Herrera dress.  A word of advice, Diahann says, “The legs are the last to go!  I bring attention to mine with skirts and midheel pumps.”

Here are some article highlights:

Diahann Carroll…

On Kerry
“Kerry reminds me a lot of myself at her age. She has a trained eye for detail and what suits her figure. And she has an innate self-confidence, a coolness about how lovely she is.”

On Fashion

“My fashion life exists mainly through work, so I dress to be event appropriate. I see clothes as a performance.”

On Stilettos

“I will suffer while I’m being photographed, then change into another pair of shoes.”

On Shapewear

“You have to remember that a body is going into that pretty dress. I always want a long line and a neat, clean look – the simpler, the better.”

 

Kerry Washington…


On working a modern mix of designers and affordable labels

“I inhabit a lot of different worlds and I’m always trying to find balance.”

On Fashion

“Fashion is an art. Clothes are a costume we use to express who we are.”   

 

 

 

 

Just gorgeous.  The epitome of YBF women.  (Yes, "young" is a state of mind).

 

The Randomness:

1.  Cedric The Entertainer lands "Hot In Cleveland" spinoff show.  Story. 

Photos via Dewey Nicks/O Magazine 

 

SPOTTED: Amber Rose & Her Pink Striped Bikini Go Snorkeling In Barbados

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:36 AM PDT

More pics from Amber Rose's trip to Barbados have surfaced.  And these are from her last days on the island--snorkeling it up in her pink striped bikini.

 

Pics of Ms. Rose posing and such when you read on...

Amber hit the boat and donned her biggest shades yet--snorkeling goggles.  She headed back to L.A. a few days ago, but a few more pics of her vacay in Barbados just surfaced:

And she repped for her honey Wiz in her Black & Yellow Steelers jersey.  Fun times.

Photos via Splash

BONUS: Amber accompanied her boo Wiz Khalifa to his performance at Coachella over the weekend. And they had a little computer cam fun:

Amber Rose's photo: Lol @RealWizKhalifa & I being silly Raaaaawwwwrrrr
 Amber Rose's photo: He makes me smile :-)

Taraji, Brandy, Lance Gross, & More Hit Up Jill Scott's Secret Hollywood Performance

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Jill Scott put on a secret performance at Playhouse in Hollywood last night to kick off promo of her upcoming album Light of the Sun. 

 

And plenty of her Hollywood friends like Brandy, Taraji P. Henson, LeToya Luckett, Elise Neal, Lance Gross, and more came out to support.  We've got pics from the concert when you read on...

Jill lit up the stage in her faux wrap dress and shrug and liquid leggings.

And she belted out tracks from her upcoming album for the first time for the public.

Cutie Lance Gross was there rocking a denim shirt only he could get away with.

Elise Neal hit the carpet for the event.

Michael Jai White and his ashy hands came out to support.

LeToya Luckett was there with understated makeup.

Teairra Mari was there.

Gorgeous chicks Shaun Robinson, Brandy, and a newly bronzed haired Kenya Moore were all in attendance.

Hey Shaunie O'Neal.  Looks like fab times were had by all. 

Photog: G Flegenheimer

BEY STING!: Beyonce's FULL "Girls (Who Run The World)" Song

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:59 PM PDT

It's here.  Beyonce's full track, officially called "Girls (Who Run The Word)," leaked on the net this evening.  And we've got the entire audio of the girl power, dancehall themed track under the jump.  Oh, and the director of her video dropped some hints about the visuals as well....

 

This is reportedly the full track from Beyonce.  Some folks are claiming, though, that it's a demo.  Sounds like she's going the Euro-dance hall route that's a big trend right now.  She's sampling the hit "Pon de Floor" by Major Lazer.  The song was produced by Diplo (1/2 of Major Lazer), who also produced Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" and Santigold and M.I.A.'s albums. 

The director of the video for this track, Francis Lawrence, spoke to MTV earlier today and, despite being sworn to secrecy by Mrs. Knowles-Carter, he gave a peek into what we can expect to see:

"I just shot a Beyoncé video at the beginning of this last week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, which was fun, and I hadn't done a video since 2009," he said, referring to the VMA-winning video for Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance."

Lawrence went on to confirm a few more details about the song, without giving away too much of anything, per B's orders. "The video's for the songs 'Girls'; it's off her new album," he said. "She would probably have me shot if I said anything. ... Some stuff spilled out, but she wasn't happy about it, so I've been sworn to secrecy."

What spilled was some looks from the video, as well as details that there will be lots of dancing in the clip. "It'll be big, it'll probably be one of the bigger Beyoncé music videos ever done," he added. "And, I can say that I think the song is unbelievable."

Girls...we run this mutha....

Looks like we really might just have a Bey swarm this summer.  Suh-weeeet!

SPOTTED: Jennifer Hudson In London + Nas, Chanel Iman And Joy Bryant At Coachella

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Jennifer Hudson was spotted over in London promoting her new album and we have pics inside for you.  Also, check out photos of Nas and others at Coachella like Chanel Iman, Joy Bryant and Miguel.

 

Jennifer Hudson was spotted arriving at the ITV studios in London today.  

The "Where U At?" singer is there for a guest appearance on 'The Alan Titchmarsh show.'  She rocked a cute euro--look of shorts, a blouse, a fedora hat, and her heels.

 

And yesterday over at the close out of Coachella....

 

Nas performed with Damien Marley for the last night of the three-day festival.

 

 

The "Made You Look" rapper ran through his classics and more for the fans.

And singer Miguel also helped close out the fest.

 
Spotted in the audience:

Chanel Iman was there looking stunning.  She wore a girly pink dress with a sun hat.  Great look for a festival.

Joy Bryant also rocked her usual look...that actually works for this occassion.

 

Photos via Splash

 

 

MUSIC FAB: Estelle's "Break My Heart" Ft. Rick Ross + Keyshia Cole's New Vid For "Take Me Away"

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 10:44 AM PDT

Estelle is back with her new album and her first official single "Break My Heart." We've got the laid back hot track ft. Rick Ross when you read on, plus a special drop from Estelle for you YBF readers, and Keyshia Cole's new video for "Take Me Away" is after the jump as well...

"Break My Heart" was produced by Don Cannon and features Rick Ross.  It's SUCH a Ricky Rozay beat and song..and that's a good thing. The song is from her upcoming album ALL OF ME, dropping September 2011. And as a bonus, here's a special drop from Ms. Estelle herself for you YBF readers:

Nice.

 

Check out Keyshia Cole's new video for her single "Take Me Away" off her Calling All Hearts album.

She's looking gorgeous these days.

 

Mariah Carey Will Join L.A. Reid And Simon Cowell on "X-Factor"!?

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 09:20 AM PDT

During a recent interview, Simon Cowell revealed that Mariah Carey will play a role on his new "X-Factor" competition show.  Get the deets inside....

Though her role was not clearly defined, Simon Cowell revealed that Mariah Carey will be participating on his "X-Factor" competition show, which debuts on FOX in September. 

The Huffington Post reports that Simon saying,

"I think Mariah will have a role on the TV live shows.  I met her recently and she was on great form. And her idea was to be the judge of the judges, which only Mariah could come up with. She'll be involved in some form. I literally adore her. I love her to bits."

 

If this happens, it will reunite Mariah with LA Reid, a confirmed judge, who helped engineer her fabulous emancipation as Mimi.

 
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