Sunday, May 1, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

HE GOT JOKES: President Obama Nails Donald Trump & Matt Damon At White House Correspondents' Dinner With Kerry Washington, Marlon Wayans & Omar Epps

Posted: 01 May 2011 07:34 AM PDT

In what's become a tradition that folks look forward to every year, President Barack Obama let his hair down and told a few jokes to a room full of people who dedicate most of their time to following his every move.  See Barack entertain Kerry Washington, Omar Epps, Marlon Wayans and tons of reporters inside.

 

 

Last night the 2011 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC.

 

President Obama was the star of the show as he used last night to challenge his challengers.  He said:

“I know he’s taken some flak lately, but no one is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than ‘The Donald,’ (who was actually in the audience).  

“And that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter, like: Did we fake the moon landing?

“What really happened in Roswell?

“And where are Biggie and Tupac?”

And he also has a few words for actor Matt Damon who had recently said he was “disappointed” in the president's policies.   the president said.

“Well, Matt, I just saw ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ so right back at you, buddy!”

Who knew Obama had jokes?

 

Check out Obama in action here:

 

The first lady wore a chocolate brown gown that showed off her workout regimen.  I see Michelle really plans on getting American kids in shape.

And on the red carpet,

Rosario Dawson look stunning in her red gown.

She will star in Alicia Keys' new movie FIVE for Lifetime.

And actress Kerry Washington never fails to excite photogrpahers on the red carpet.  Her silky Asian-inspired gown was a highlight of the evening.

"The Voice" judge Cee-Lo Green was in the house.

And he was joined by fellow R&B crooner John Legend.

John brought along his longtime girlfriend Christine Teigen.

I thought Will.I.Am was dressed in a very reserved manner for a change.....until I saw the shoes. 

Gayle King got pretty in pink for the occasion.

And music honchos Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen chatted inside the dinner.

 

Mr. Marlon Wayans looked dapper.

And so did Omar Epps.


 

And Rashida Jones looked very regal in blue.

 

Photos via WireImage/Connor/various

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: YBF Dishes With Kylie Bunbury And Devaugh Nixon At "Prom" Press Junket

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:22 PM PDT

TheYBF.com hit up the press junket for Walt Disney's new film Prom just in time for the big event that almost every high school student is getting prepared for. The movie follows fourteen characters as their Brookside High’s Prom night approaches. Surprisingly, the two popular kids at Brookside High were African American and we got a chance to interview them. Check out our vid when you read on...

TheYBF.com got a chance to chat it up with the Prom cast members Kylie Bunbury and Devaugh Nixon about landing such huge roles, making Disney history, and some of their fav actors in Hollywood.

 

Kylie is a 22-year-old actress that was born into Canada, spent two years in London and seven years in Portugal. Disney's Prom is her first movie, where she debuts her acting skills as Jordan Lundley, the most popular girl at Brookside High.

She told us that she is still in shock.

“I still don’t even know how I Ianded it, I moved out here last year January 2010 got signed with a good management company and they sent me out on this audition. I think knew Disney right off the bat what they were looking for with this character I think what I brought forth with it was an essence of confidence.”

 

Devaugh Nixon, the 28-year-old son of former NBA Player Norm Nixon and the step son of Debbie Allen. As a young boy, he played Fletcher in the movie The Bodyguard, appeared in various films like Sugar Hill, and Terminator 2:Judgement Day. He plays the boyfriend to Kylie in the movie Prom.

He described working on the set of the movie:

 “Prom was such a youthful set everybody was so energetic, that just makes it an enjoyable set. Working on films like Bodyguard you have a lot of heavyweights in that movie, so for someone like me to be on a set like that, you have to come with the beast game. Here was more lax.”

 

Congrats to the break-out actors. "Prom" hit theaters yesterday. Check it out.

 

 

 

 

 

BREAKING: Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Give Birth To Twins

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:45 PM PDT

It's official.  At 12:07pm EDT, Mariah Carey, 41, gave birth to healthy twins at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles.  Get the deets on the birth inside....

 

According to People.com, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon gave birth, earlier today, to a healthy baby girl and baby boy. 

Mariah's publicist, Cindi Berger, confirms that the baby girl was born first, weighing 5 lbs., 3 oz., and was 18 inches long and her brother was next, at 5 lbs. 6 oz., and was 19 inches. Cindi said they were all listening to MiMi's "We Belong Together" after the children were born. Ahh....so sweet.

No word yet on the names of the twins but we will keep you informed as details emerge.

 

Congrats to Mimi and Nick.

 

FITNESS COUPLE: Hoopz and Shaq Share Their Wild Workout

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:32 PM PDT

Fun loving couple Shaq and Hoopz recently shot a segment for a local Boston TV show where they displayed their crazy workout routine. Check out the pics after the jump... 

 

Back in February, we reported that former reality tv star Nikki "Hoopz" Alexander signed on to do a reality show based on women's health and fitness and now she will be showcasing her own fitness and her new suburban lifestyle.

A local Boston televison crew recently visited Hoopz and NBA baller Shaquille O'Neal in their Boston home to get a preview of their extremely wild workouts.

They demonstrated the balancing act.

5'2 and all. Hoopz is one strong woman to be able to pick up Shaq.

Wow.

Finally workout: flipping out.

 

There is something very cute and genuine about this couple.

Raven Symone, Garcelle Beauvais & La Toya Jackson Fight Multiple Sclerosis With Fashion

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Last night, some of our favorite YBF celebs donned some of the latest fashions for a fashion show/concert/gala to raise money to fight MS.  Come inside to see pics of Raven Symone, Regina King, La Toya Jackson and Garcelle Beauvais donating their time and money to fight such a worthy cause.

 

The 18th Annual Race To Erase MS was held last night at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, CA.  

The event was hosted by tv personalities Shaun Robinson and funnyman Mark Curry.

Host Shaun Robinson posed with the Chair of Race to Erase MS, Nancy Davis.

"DWTS" personalities Kym Johnson, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and NFL Player Hines Ward arrived together.


 

Regina King brought along her son Ian Alexander Jr. 

And Nancy posed with "Celebrity Apprentice" star La Toya Jackson.

 

 

Actors Christopher Massey and Kyle Massey arrived together.

 

Garcelle Beauvais hit the orange carpet in a hot purple dress.

Inside, Garcelle posed with Virginia Madsen. 

Then she went into hair and makeup.

And came out looking like this.


 

And then she hit the runway......


 

Raven Symone also looked fab on the orange carpet.
 

Then Raven went into hair and makeup.

And she came out looking like this.

Work it Raven!

Then Raven Symone, Clementine Ford, Samantha Harris and Melissa Joan Hart posed backstage.

Nice to see them giving back.

 

Photos via WireImage/various

 

Cash Money Launching New Label + Soulja Boy Signing With Cash Money? + Diamond Talks About Her New Relationship

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 09:30 AM PDT

As superlabel Cash Money Records bombards the billboards with several hits, its been announced that Soulja Boy might be joining the label's all star roster. Read on to get details about his meeting with Birdman, the new sub-label being formed and rapper Diamond talking about what attracted her to Soulja Boy...

In a recent interview, YMCMB President Mack Maine told MTV News that he is going to start a new label under the Cash Money records. He said:

"You know how Roc-A-Fella had State Property; I'm actually in the process of starting a new label ... a sub-label, basically."

Well hopefully he succeeds. YMCMB already have several acts like  Tyga, Lil Twist, Cory Gunz,  Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda and R&B  singer Shanell that have yet to drop their long awaited albums .

 

 

 

Speaking of signing new artists....

According to Rap-Up, during a  recent trip to Miami to record with Sean Kingston, Soulja Boy met with Cash Money CEO, Birdman, to discuss joining the YMCMB crew. 

“I met with Baby and Slim down in Miami. He’s trying to get me to come over to Cash Money.I’ve been a fan of Cash Money since I was young. I’ve been listening to Birdman’s music since I was growing up. I would have never thought. I’m taking it into consideration. Birdman, we really had a good talk when we met. But I’m still young. I’m only 20 years old. So after I do these two albums, I either have the choice to go back to Interscope and re-up, do my contract over, or I can go down to Miami with Cash Money."

Looks like the Soulja Boy hype train is still going strong. He is being offered a home at one of the biggest labels right now and is currently filming for the remake of Tupac's Juice. His new girlfriend, Diamond,  got herself a keeper and is definitely #winning right now.

 

 

In an new interview, Diamond said that Soulja Boy's intelligence and good manners are his most attractive qualities.

"We've been friends for awhile. He's always been real sweet, real manner-able guy, he's very, very smart, intelligent," Diamond said. "I learn from him and that's what I look for when I date a guy. I like to learn, teach me. Sometimes guys want to compete. And that was one of the key things that captured my attention about him."

 

Well there you have it folks.....

 

 

ROYAL NEWS II: The Official Wedding Photos Released + Meet Black Royalty From Around The Globe

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 08:47 AM PDT

We told you previously ablout the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.  Now we can show you their official wedding photos taken after yesterday's nuptials in the throne room at Buckingham Palace. Also, meet some Black royalty from around the globe. 

 

 

Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, posed after their wedding in the throne room at Buckingham Palace in London. 

William and Kate in the throne room at Buckingham Palace with (clockwise from bottom right) Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Miss Eliza Lopes, Miss Grace van Cutsem, Lady Louise Windsor, Master Tom Pettifer and Master William Lowther-Pinkerton.

In the group photo, the couple posed with, from back row left, Master Tom Pettifer, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Michael Middleton, Carole Middleton, James Middleton, Philippa Middleton, and front row from left, Grace van Cutsem, Eliza Lopes, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor and William Lowther-Pinkerton in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.

And later that day....

The Duke and Duchess were spotted on the way to their wedding reception accompanied by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.  

 

And though they weren't at the wedding, Barack and Michelle Obama, along with The White House, released a statement about the wedding saying,

"We congratulate Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on their wedding today and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.  

The United States has no closer friend in the world than the United Kingdom. On this occasion, the American people extend heartfelt congratulations to the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and share in their hopes for a bright future for the Royal couple."

 
And for those of you wondering about Black royalty around the globe, Black Enterprise put together a feb slideshow highlighting a few regal YBF chicks who wear crowns....

 

Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda (Uganda)

 

Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Uganda, this regal woman married King Kabaka Mutebi II in 1999, after a career working in various U.S. sectors including public relations, international nonprofits and healthcare and human services. A graduate of New York University and New York Institute of Technology, the queen also advocates for public service, having worked as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund, and has worked as a consultant to bring resources to Uganda's entrepreneurs and business community.
 

 

Princess Angela (born Angela Gisela Brown) was a standout graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York and worked as a fashion director for Adrienne Vittadini, before marrying Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein in January 2000. This Afro-Panamanian beauty also started her own line, A. Brown, which she headed for three years. The couple wed at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in New York, after reportedly meeting a few years earlier at a reception in the city. The princess wore a white dress which she designed and the same Kinsky royal-jeweled tiara that Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein wore when she married Philipp von Lattorff in June 1999.

 

Check out the rest of the women here.

 

 

Photos via AP/Clarence House/Reuters
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