Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Nicki Minaj Joins In On "America's Best Dance Crew" + "Charlie's Angels" Gets Extended Promo

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:04 AM PDT

Nicki Minaj is set to appear on this week's episode of "America's Bets Dance Crew."  We've got pics of her and Lil Mama on set, plus "Charlie's Angels" new extended promo, when you read on...

 

 

MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” has Nicki Minaj coming to the stage on Thursday, May 19 at 10 P.M. ET/PT:

There's only four dance crews remaining.  And as there's a celeb guest each week on the show, they have to put their own dance spin on Nicki Minaj’s tracks.They'll be danicing to “Check It Out,” “Massive Attack,” “Moment 4 Life” (feat. Drake), “Did It On Em” and “My Chick Bad” (Ludacris feat. Nicki Minaj).

 

YBF chick Annie Ilonzeh is coming to ABC this summer.  Her brand new "Charlie's Angels" extended promo and promo pic has hit the net:

 

I'll be watching...

Trina & Keyshia Cole Pop Off About Getting No Love From BET AWARDS 2011

Posted: 18 May 2011 08:29 AM PDT

We weren't the only ones side eyeing BET's choices of nominations for certain categories yesterday.  After the BET Awards 2011 nominees were announced last night, excluded chicks Trina and Keyshia Cole took to their Twitters to sound off.

 

Read on for what they had to say....

 

Yes, Trina dropped the F Bomb.  She wasn't nominated for Best Female Hip Ho pArtist--yet Master P's daughter Cymphonique and Angel Lola Luv/Lola Monroe were.  I couldn't even name one single of there's--nor dd I know they even made one.   Not gonna lie.  That ish sounds mad suspect and extra wack.  Just sayin'.

And Diamond, who was nominated, chimed in and credited Trina for helping her in this game.

Keyshia took the more PC route and she knows how this political game of BET and other music channels works.  So it is what it is.

We really shouldn't be surprised about the basicness and whackness of certain award shows.  But sometimes you just gotta speak your mind.  Your thoughts?
 

SPOTTED: Kanye West Yachting In Cannes

Posted: 18 May 2011 08:11 AM PDT

Fresh off his makeout session with Euro model/actress Virgine Maury , Kanye West was spotted yachting around Cannes with former World No. 1 professional tennis player Boris Becker and his wife Sharlely.

 

Pics of 'Ye looking hot and happy when you read on...

 

Kanye rolled onto the yacht of Boris and Sharlely Becker in Cannes.  And he looked nice and happy while living the fab and luxe life all afternoon.

Kanye chatted it up with Former Miss Europe Shermine Shahrivar.

Hey 'Ye!  Kanye--along with Cee Lo Green--have been added to the bill for the tenth annual Austin City Limits Festival. The music fest takes place from September 16 to 18 at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

 

 

MORE PICS & DEETS: Will & Jada, Beyonce, Halle Berry, Stedman, & Tons More Say Buh-Bye To Lady O!

Posted: 18 May 2011 07:27 AM PDT

The Who's Who of pop culture all gathered at the United Center in Chicago last night to give a final salute to Oprah Winfrey, the woman who revolutionized the talk show genre.  We posted the initial pics and deets last night.  But now we've got more.

 

Inside see pics of Madonna, Dakota Fanning, Halle Berry, Will and Jada, Jamie Foxx and watch a sneak preview of Beyonce performing "Run The World (Girls)."

 

 

Last night was full of surprises for Oprah Winfrey as she said goodbye to her talk show of 25 years.  Her BFF Gayle King and other bestie Maria Shriver (who looks great after all this Arnold foolery has hit the fan) hugged it out with her on stage. 

 

Her mentor, Maya Angelou surprised her with a poem while Alicia Keys hit the stage to dedicate "Superwoman" to her. 

And fans at the United Center say the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, brought the house down with her take on "Amazing Grace."

Others spotted on stage were Usher, Simon Cowell, Maria Shriver, Tyler Perry, Roseanne Barr and guess who....Stedman Graham.

And speaking of Stedman, the Daily Mail reports he brought his boo Oprah to tears:

Oprah' long term partner Stedman was one of the real surprise guests on the night.

A man who deliberately keeps himself in the background, he took to the stage and proclaimed: 'Oprah changes people’s lives, but she also takes her lunch to work everyday. She says it’s to save money.'

While the audience chuckled, Oprah started crying - and when Stedman called her 'sweetheart' in a bid to stem her tears, the audience gave up a great big 'awww.'

He then surprised everyone including Oprah by introducing Aretha Franklin, who emerged to sing a version of Amazing Grace.

Sweet!

Halle looked great.

 

 

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith shared a few words about Oprah.

Michael Jordan was there too.

I'm sure this was the only time Simon Cowell had something nice to say in public.

Mr. couch jumper Tom Cruise was there.

Jamie and Stevie Wonder serenaded Oprah.

 

And Stevie Wonder sang "Isn't She Lovely." 

 

And also in the house......Scottie Pippen's wife Larsa and Adrienne Williams (Chris Bosh's fiance).

 

And Beyonce also tore the house down........ 


 

 

Watch a clip of Beyonce performing "Run The World (Girls)":

What the celebs said at the taping about Oprah:

Madonna: 'It's no secret that millions of people are inspired by Oprah,' she said. 'I am one of those people ... She fights for things she believes in, even if it makes her unpopular ... I have learned so much from her.

She's a self-made woman who's been at the top of her game for over 25 years - and she's still kicking ass, I vow to be more courageous and never give up…. Thank you for inspiring me.'

Tom Hanks: 'Your show has turned surprise into an art form. You are surrounded by nothing but love.'

Maria Shriver: '(Oprah) has given me love, support, wisdom and most of all the truth. (I'm ) not alone in receiving those gifts.'

Dakota Fanning: 'We’re Oprah show babies. She's taught us we are enough… our lives have value.'

Beyonce: 'Oprah Winfrey, because of you, women have graduated to a new level of understanding… of who we can be. We can run the world!'

Diane Sawyer (while talking about how a tree grows): 'That is like life, that is like you. That is The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

Halle Berry: '(Oprah has taught us) We’re more alike than different. All pain is the same.'

Will Smith: 'Oprah said if this didn’t work out for her, she would have become a 4th grade teacher. You did become a teacher, with the whole world as your classroom.'

Rosie O'Donnell: 'You saved us from depression when you gave us Dr. Phil.'

 

EVENT FAB: Keri Hilson & More Hit The BMI Pop Awards+Naomi Campbell & Co. Roll To Cannes Dinner

Posted: 18 May 2011 06:44 AM PDT

Celebs hit the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel for the BMI Pop Awards last night. Blondie Keri Hilson hit the carpet in a white and gold floor length cut out gown.  And we've got the pics of her and others, plus Naomi and friends wining and dining and Cannes, when you read on...

She's been really going hard with the makeup and clothes these days.  Maybe the over the topness will work for her.

Pretty girl though.

Fab chick Jurnee Smollett hit the carpet.

And she brought her musician hubby Josiah Bell along.

Jay Sean was there in his white sateen blazer.

So was Anthony Hamilton.

Hey Chaka!

 

Over in Cannes, France, Naomi Campbell had her man Vladislav on her arm as they hit the de Grisogono Dinner at Eden Roc Hotel:

Looking pretty Na Na.

Did Quincy Jones kiss her chi chis?

Fab times.

Photog: Harrison

CHARITY FAB: Swizz Beatz Hosts Bronx Charter School For The Arts 3rd Annual Art Auction Fundraiser

Posted: 18 May 2011 05:53 AM PDT

Swizz Beatz hosted his big charity event last night at 1-Oak in NYC.  The celeb event was an art auction benefitting the Bronx Charter School For The Arts.  And he had Estelle, Tika Sumpter, and other celebs in the place to help raise some mula.

 

Pics when you read on....

Estelle performed with her homie Swizzy.

 

Interesting sparkly jacket for Swizz on the red carpet.

Tika Sumpter, VH1 "Mob Wife" Renee Graziano, Pilar Sanders, Shontelle and Estelle all kicked it.  Items auctioned off at the event included Carmelo Anthony's shoes and signed Beyonce CD's.

Such a cute look on Tika!

Very chic look for Estelle.

DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad of Tribe Called Quest was there.

Wonder what Shontelle's been up to.

Photog: Clark

REVEALED! Beyonce, Michael Jordan, Halle, Madonna, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah, & MANY More Surprise Oprah For Last Shows

Posted: 17 May 2011 06:47 PM PDT

Details are leaking about Oprah's final shows set to air on Monday and Tuesday of next week.  Get a sneak peek and spoilers inside....

 

 

Oprah's final shows are set to be filled with tons of surprises, even though the Queen of Talk is said to hate surprises.  But this final week....she allowed her producers control over what happens and we are going to go along with her for the ride.   She is currently taping two shows at the United Center in Chicago, set to air Monday and Tuesday.  Her final show airs on the 25th.

So what can we expect?  Of course details are sketchy, but based on various sources and tweets coming directly from The United Center, we know you can expect a Beyonce performance.  Tonight, she surprised Oprah and the crowd and rocked out with her latest single  "Run The World (Girls)."  Also expect special appearances from Madonna and Patti Labelle. 

And who else can you expect?   Here's a quick rundown of celebs spotted in the audience, on stage, and seen arriving at Chicago area hotels: Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, Rosie O’Donnell,  Will Smith, Jada Pinkett,  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.   

Chicago king Michael Jordan made an appearance.  As did Jamie Foxx (who I'm sure still has a major crush on Lady O).  And Stevie Wonder sang "Isn't She Lovely."

Also spotted in town were Gayle King, Emmitt Smith, Usher,  Queen Latifah, Julia Roberts, Jen Aniston, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Halle Berry, Rascal Flatts, Dakota Fanning, Tyler Perry, Dave Chappelle, U2 and John Travolta.  

Will & Jada, Michael Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder and Jerry Seinfeld kicked off show #2!

Spoiler pics from inside the tapings:

We know Madonna will be there.  She told the crowd, "It's no secret millions of people are inspired by Oprah.  I am one of those people. She's a self made woman who has been at the top of her game for 25 years and she is still kicking a--, encouraging people to dream big, work hard, to read a book, get an education, ask questions - no matter who you are or where you come from. She fights for things she believes in, even if it makes her unpopular. She has balls and a wealth of compassion. I've learned so much from her."

Along with Dakota Fanning and the Queen Bey.  Did she remix her usual leotard to make it a tuxedo leotard?  Jay-Z was front row in the audience by the way.

Halle, Katie Holmes, and Queen Latifah

Pattie Labelle

And actor Tom Hanks said, "Today, Oprah Winfrey, you are surrounded by nothin' but love! Your studio just wasn't big enough to hold it all, so here we are."
 

Can't wait!

BET AWARDS 2011 : Kevin Hart Set To Host, Chris Brown Leads Pack With 6 Nominations

Posted: 17 May 2011 04:18 PM PDT

Comedian Kevin Hart was just named as host of the BET Awards 2011.  Deets on which artists grabbed up nods at tonight's nomination ceremony when you read on....

Terrence J and Rocsi just announced on "106 & Park" the host and nominees for the upcoming BET Awards 2011.  And funny man Kevin Hart will be taking the hosting reigns for the night.  THAT ought to be interesting.  And Alicia Keys was recently announced as one of the performers.

Chris Brown leads the pack of nominees with 6 nods: Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration (for which he holds two nominations), Video of the Year, Best Actor and Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice.

Closely behind him is Lil Wayne with 5 nominations: Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (with fellow nominee Chris Brown), Video of the Year and Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice for his collaborations with Chris Brown and Cory Gunz.

Rounding out the list and tied with 4 nominations each are Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake.   The Best Female Hip Hop Artist nominees are pure Foolywang Material by the way. 

The awards go down live June 26th in L.A.  More nominations:

Best Female R&B Artist

Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna

 

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West

 

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
LoLa Monroe

 

Best Male R&B Artist

Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher

 

Best Group

Diddy-Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter

 

Best Collaboration

B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – “Look at Me Now”
Chris Brown f/ Tyga & Kevin McCall – “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame f/ Roscoe Dash & Wale – “No Hands”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All of the Lights”

 

Video of the Year

Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away”
B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams of Paramore – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Keri Hilson – “Pretty Girl Rock”
Willow Smith – “Whip My Hair”
Kanye West f/ Pusha T – “Runaway”

 

Video Director of the Year

Benny Boom
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams

 

Best New Artist

J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
Wiz Khalifa

 

Best Gospel

Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans

 

Best Actress

Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Kerry Washington

 

Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx

 

YoungStars Award

Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith

 

Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?

 

Sportswoman of the Year

Tamika CatchingsCandice Dupree
Maya Moore
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

 

Sportsman of the Year

Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick

 

Viewer’s Choice Award

Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”
Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Trey Songz f/ Nicki Minaj – “Bottoms Up”

 

Centric Award

Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benet
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem

 

Best International Act: U.K.

VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah

 

Best International Act: Africa

2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)
Teargas (South Africa)

 

 

 

 

 

Sugar Ray Leonard Claims Former Coach Sexually Abused Him In New Book

Posted: 17 May 2011 02:03 PM PDT

In boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard's new autobiography, The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring, details his cocaine use, growing up in a home with alcohol abuse and domestic violence, surviving a car wreck and most shockingly...being sexually abused. Deets inside.....

 

In his new autobiography, out next month, Sugar Ray Leonard opens up about being sexually abused by a “prominent Olympic boxing coach.”

In the book he says he was taught not to question a strong male authority figure, but at age 15, his suspected something was inappropriate when his coach had him take a bath in a tub of hot water and Epsom salts while he sat on the other side of the bathroom.

He says that several years later, he remembers sitting in a car with the same coach, said to be in his late 40s, when.....

“Before I knew it, he had unzipped my pants and put his hand, then mouth, on an area that has haunted me for life. I didn’t scream. I didn’t look at him. I just opened the door and ran.”

Sugar Ray admitted it was hard to tell this story ....

“But last year, after watching the actor Todd Bridges bare his soul on Oprah’s show about how he was sexually abused as a kid, I realized I would never be free unless I revealed the whole truth, no matter how much it hurt.”

Sugar Ray added he won't be discussing this incident until his book tour next month.  Of course.  But for now, his admission has raised concerns that this may be happening more often than reported in the field of sports.

Naomi Campbell & Noemie Lenoir Strut The Catwalk At Fashion For Relief In Cannes

Posted: 17 May 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Last night, Naomi Campbell and a few of her fabulous strutted down the catwalk in Cannes, France to raise money for Naomi's charity Fashion For Relief. See pics of Naomi, Noemie Lenoir, Rosario Dawson, and more on the runway inside.

 

The runways of Cannes, France were filled with beautiful people last night as Naomi Campbell staged a Fashion For Relief fashion show for the Japanese Red Cross at The 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

We knew Naomi was in great shape but damn! Flawless.

Gorgeous dress.

This is such a fabulous gown.

And the lovely Rosario Dawson hit the catwalk shortly after Naomi.

And it looks like she had fun with the poses.

Great color.

And Grace Hightower DeNiro was there too walking the catwalk.

Gorgeous model Noemie Lenoir wore this royal blue gown.

Naomi took her final walk with Jane Fonda and Grace Hightower DeNiro.

 

All the models got together for a group shot too.

And Naomi's mom Valerie Campbell walked the red carpet.

 

And at the afterparty......
 

Noemie Lenoir posed with Roberto Cavalli and her son Kelyan.

Rosario partied with her friends.

 

 

Fashion eyegasm.

Naomi posed with her mom and Grace at the party.  Such fab ladies.

Photogs: Marsland/Venturelli

 

FIRST PIC Of Post-Babies Mariah, New Album Dropping Soon?

Posted: 17 May 2011 10:07 AM PDT

The first pics of Mariah Carey after she gave birth to twins Moroccan & Monroe a couple of weeks ago have surfaced.  MiMi was spotted leaving UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica with hubby Nick and the twins.

 

Post-baby Mimi and news on her new album when you read on...

She's glowing!  Nick and Mariah were spotted sneaking out the back entrance of the hospital last night with the twins in tow.  Despite all the child protective services drama, the couple looks to be in good spirits and uber excited to get "dem babies" home.

Moroccan and Monroe were covered in blue and pink blankets in the back of their Rolls Royce Phantom. Now THAT'S how you have your first ride.

News also came out today that Mariah worked on not only preparing the home during her pregnancy, but also prepared a new album during those long 9 months.  Nick commented today:

“She’s planning on having a record out this year. She’s been working away, and we have a studio in the crib, and the pregnancy has totally inspired her on so many different levels. You’re definitely gonna see some new phenomenal music from Mariah.”

We can reportedly expect to hear her 14th studio album soon. 

Pic via INF
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