Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


FAMILY TIME: The Kardashian-Odoms Play At Universal Studios + Beyonce, Miss Tina & The Fam Go Bike Riding

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Khloe and Lamar Odom took the family out to Universal Studios and we have pics from their wet-n-wild time inside along with a family pic of Beyonce and her mom on bikes.

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were spotted at Universal Studios Theme Park in Universal City, California yesterday with Kendall and Kylie Jenner as well as brother Rob Kardashian.  

 


 

 

Also along for the family fun were Lamar’s kids Destiny and Lamar Jr.



 

 

The whole gang rode the Jurassic Park ride.

After the wild ride, Khloe tweeted, “We just had the BEST time at Universal City park! Family is the GREATEST gift! #Memories.”

 

 

And in other family time photos.....

This picture of Beyonce, mama Tina, cousin Angie and the rest of the gang on bikes just surfaced.  Check out Bey's sky blue shoes. 

By the way, Bey's 4th of July performance helped NBC get a ratings victory

EXTRAS

Congrats to these YBF WINNERS of the 4th of July Weekend CAROL'S DAUGHTER GIVEAWAY:
7/1: Amanda Bracey from Brooklyn!
7/2: Robbie Dawson!
7/3: Kia Jackson from New Orleans via Michigan!
7/4: Chi Chi Anachebe from Georgia!  

Photos via FamePictures.com

Lloyd Gets A Head Tattoo, Swagger Jacks Miguel In The Process?

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:13 AM PDT

Lloyd went and got himself a new haircut.  The "Cupid" singer shaved his head and got a head tattoo.  And in the process, he made himself look a bit like Miguel.  Yeah, we didn't believe that either till we saw the pics.

 

Check 'em inside...

Lloyd's King of Hearts album dropped yesterday.  So why not usher in the new era of his career wiht a new look.

He stopped by BET’s ‘106 & Park’ yesterday to promote the album and surprised everyone by revealing his new Guns & Roses head tattoo. Lloyd, already known for his countless tatts, had his latest inked over the weekend while in New Orleans for 4th of July. The massive tatt features two smoking revolvers surrounded by several roses, and covers nearly the entire back and sides of his head.

When asked about the meaning behind his new ink, Lloyd had this to say...

"I'm a contrast, i'm a walking contrast. I go from hard to soft. I go from the guns to roses, which is in my tatt, and I like to go from the streets to the sheets. I make street savvy R&B music but I also like to slow it down and be sensual at times."

Fellow crooner Miguel thought it was dope, even though he believe Lloyd bit his style.  He tweeted:

Imitation is the Highest form of Flattery. Shout to LLoyd.

Ha!

So mad at these head tatts.

But DO YOU BOO.

Pics via YoungGoldie.com

HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY 50 CENT!

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:46 AM PDT

We've seen Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson go through many changes over the past 36 years. From S-curl to low fade, from gangsta rapper to media mogul, come inside and celebrate the life of rap superstar 50 Cent.

 

He might have come into the rap game teaching others "How To Rob" but 50 Cent has gone from street hustler to best-selling author, rapper, film producer and media mogul.  And probably the biggest beef starter in the biz.

His life shows that kids from the street can make good when given the right opportunities. 

He's expanded his brand...and his wallet...far beyond the boundaries of hip-hop.  And we salute him and what he's accomplished.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CURTIS!

Beyonce Swoops In At #1 With Over 313,000 "4" Albums Sold

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 06:51 AM PDT

Beyonce Knowles still topped the charts for her first week album sales, despite controversial reviews either loving her album 4, or completely hating it.  She's 4 for 4, beating out projected sales and securing her 4th #1 album.

 

Find out just how many units she actually pushed here in the U.S., when you read on...

Hits Daily Double reports Beyonce's full first week (last Tuesday to yesterday) of sales in the U.S. came out to 313,420 units sold.

4 leaked 3 weeks early and the "Girls" singer struggled to nab a Top 10 hit single.  Still, with little promotion in the U.S. prior to the album release, it's #1 with a hefty amount of sales.

She also sold about 164,000 albums internationally the first day of its release (a day before it was actually released in the U.S.) and the album was reportedly immediately #1 in 25 countries.

Last year, the Columbia artist moved 482,000 albums the first week with her "I Am...Sasha Fierce" double album.

Congrats!

Bow Wow Pens Open Letter To Fans About Baby Girl Shai, Shows Her Off In New Documentary?

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Bow Wow's mom revealed a little nugget of info about Bow's "alleged" daughter Shai on Twitter last week. And now we see why he anted to remain so mum about his new baby. He's got a new documentary coming out where he looks like he's addressing all. Why not save the drama for your own movie right?

 

We've got his new letter to his fans where he opens up a bit about the baby, plus the trailer for his new documentary where he shows a bit of little Shai, inside...

Sounds like he denied his child he had with video vixen Joie all these months simply to save the "big reveal" for his upcoming documentary.  Well that's nice.  Here's his letter he posted on his official site early this morning about Shai and why he was nervous to reveal her:

Let me start off by saying i love my fans. With out yall i wudda been left the game. For the past 3 years i been batteling life. Even thought about taking my own. I felt like as a kid i did everything and saw everything too fast which spoiled my adult years. I felt as if i had no purpose to live(Thinking selfishly) until god gave me the illest gift of my life. No lambo, no blk card nuffn ammounts to my lil girl. I waited so long to tell yall the truth because i was nervous on how yall would look at me. Yall know everyone makes a big deal out of everything i do. I wanted to be 1st n let yall know the real. My lil girl is getting BIG fast. i love every minute of it. She inspires me to go harder.Even made me treat my mother better, its like it made me into a man over night. Never been a fan of posting pix of my daughter. Reason is because i want my boo boo to have everything i didnt. Want her to be able to cheerlead with her lil friends with out some asshole sticking his camera all in my lil girl face. I know how fame is. I missed out on so much that i now know how important it is to cherish and have those things in your life. Yes! I change diapers. Aint as bad as i thought hahaha. I want her to live with me so bad. Jus us 2. Thats my dream man but fellas yall know how it go. Baby gotta stay with they momma and all dat bull. I hate that! So i have to fly 5 hrs away to see her. I find myself going into my i phone book jus lookn at pix of her. Sometimes i tear up cuz i just cant believe it brotha be emotional. All in all im good. This is my 1st. I know all my fans gone support me and ride for her like yall been doin my whole career. To the ones that say "Im heart broken how can he do that to us" well i do have a life thats not all about movies or making albums. Im 24 now. I cant wait 4eva. Im happy and if your a fan then ud be happy too cuz yall gone be with me every step of the way. The bs that comes with having a baby momma is expected. So i neva trip. Jus gotta suck it up keep chin high and try not let her get the best of my feelings by playin them stupid games. Ima stay positive and keep maintaining long as i got yall i cant lose. I love yall. And shai shai daddy love u too! Wizzle!!!!

Well there you have it.

By the way, Bow also wrote a tweet this morning, in addition to the above, saying "Love "her" to death. Hate "you" deeply". Ouch. Guess him and baby mama Joie don't get along too well....

 

Meanwhle, the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Who Is Shad Moses, just dropped  You can see a clip of baby Shai at the :58 mark:

It's directed by Rico Da Crook and it's the first of 3 trailers that will be released.

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Mashonda Celebrates Independence Day With Swimsuits & Sparkles

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 06:00 PM PDT

Mashonda took her writing skills she gives to VIBE to the photoshoot studio.  And their Pandora's Box columnist rocked some sexy swimsuits and heels in honor of Uncle Sam's b-day.

 

Pics of Mashonda's Independence Day shoot inside...

 

HOT sparkling wedges.  She paired it with this blue Badgley Mischka one-piece and cute nautical hat and flaunted a sexy body for the shoot.

She rocked a metallic gold and silver one-strap two piece by Keva.

And went swimsuit flapper style in all white Michael Kors and gold sequin gloves.

Hope you had a happy freakin' Independence Day!

Source

 

 

Garcelle Beauvais Dishes On Fake Friendships In Hollywood+Kandi & Nene Talk "Housewives" Mess

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 02:46 PM PDT

 

During a recent interview with Essence.com, Garcelle Beauvais opened up about how fake friendships in Hollywood can be.  But hers with Halle Berry is the real deal.   Get the deets inside and find out what Nene and Kandi had to say about season 4 of "RHOA."

“Only one person gets the [acting] job and some people feel like they can’t be your friend because that somehow takes away from their chances.”

That's how "Franklin & Bash" star Garcelle Beauvais describes friendships in Hollywood...shady. 

So with friendships with other actresses being rare, Garcelle says she really values her relationship with fellow hot actress Halle Berry.  The two ladiesare good gal pals, have joint playdates with their kiddies, and text each other regularly.  

“I think what [Halle] loves about me is I'm not 'Hollywood.  We go to breakfast with our kids and it's not about anything else. I was going to do a local show in L.A. and she texted me and was like, ‘I didn’t know you had a new show?’ because when we're together, we're real friends, we're moms and it's not about business.”

And when asked about what she loves best about Halle she said,

“What I love about her is that she loves being a mom and so do I. We just want to be regular, because this business is crazy.”

With so many celebrity feuds making the news, it's good to know two such fab chicks are genuine friends.  Speaking of Garcelle, check out a FAB photogallery of her hottest pre- and post-divorce looks HERE from Essence.com.

 

 

And speaking of shady friendships, coming up on this season of "RHOA":

 

Nene Leakes and Kandi Burruss stopped by Atlanta's V103 radio station to discuss the fourth season of "RHOA."

Kandi revealed that she no longer works with Kim Zolciak on her musical career and still insists Kim NEVER paid her a producer's fee for "Tardy For The Party." SMH.....

Meanwhile, Nene revealed that you'll get to see her divorce from Gregg played out on the screen this year.  Mind you, he was right by her side at Essence Fest in New Orleans this weekend.  But whatever makes for good tv right Nene?  Also, she shared that she is good friends with new castmate Marlo Hampton.  The two have been hanging out often (NeNe allegedly used to date Marlo's reumored fiance' Charles Grant...so this is interesting) and tweeting about their gal dates.  Sounds like she's got some beef with another Housewife though.  She recently tweeted:

Thanks @iheartmarlo 4 being woman enough 2 talk 2 me, Instead of believing that thirsty wanna b.”

So I wonder whom she will fight with this year since Nene also added that she no longer speaks to Kim?  Time will tell....

 

Marsha Ambrosius & More Perform For The Philly Fourth Of July Jam + Chris Brown, Ciara And Lil' Kim Perform In Angola

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 01:44 PM PDT

Yesterday, Philadelphia played hosted to The 2011 Philly Fourth Of July Jam which was a full weekend of music oriented events around Philly.

The Roots, Marsha Ambrosius and Estelle were among the performers and we have pics inside.  Also, see Chris Brown, Ciara and Lil Kim performing in Angola after the jump.....

Estelle was in Philadelphia for Independence Day where she joined  The Roots on stage.


 

She also performed "American Boy."
 


 

Hey Questlove!

Black Thought kept the crowd moving with his rhymes.

And Captain Kirk jammed on his guitar.

Marsha Ambrosius also hit the stage to belt out a few tunes.  She looked great.


 


 

Then Boyz II Men, fresh from a performance at The Essence Fest, sang for the crowd.


 

DJ Jazzy Jeff also performed with a live band.

 

 

And in Angola, several celebs like Ciara, Chris Brown, Lil' Kim and Fat Joe showcased their skills at Luanda’s Cidadela stadium for the “Festival Unitel 10 anos Contigo” in Angola, Africa.

 

Watch Chris Brown "Transform" the audience here:

 

"Forever" here:

 

Watch Ciara perform "Lose Control" here:

And watch Lil Kim m go through a medley of hits:

 

WOnder what the no longer "Fat" Jow looks like now?  Watch the slimmer Fat Joe take the stage here:


 

 

Photos via WireImage/Carrasquillo

YBF Celebs React To Casey Anthony's ACQUITTAL!

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 12:54 PM PDT

In one of the biggest trials the public has seen in 2011, 25-year-old Casey Anthony, who was legally charged with murder, aggravated manslaughter, lying to investigators, child abuse/neglect, etc. of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, was just ACQUITTED on all serious charges.

 

And with the public, who has already found her guilty in the court of public opinion, has A LOT to say today.  It's a shocking outcome to say the least.  And we've got what passionate YBFers have to say about it inside...

 

This afternoon, the jury in the courthouse right outside of Orlando, FL found Casey Anthony not guilty of murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter, but guilty of lying and providing false information to the police.

Casey did not report her daughter missing to police for about 31 days.  But during those 31 days, Casey told her family her daughter was in various places--like in the care of a nanny.  The nanny denies ever meeting Casey.  The public immediately believed Casey had something to do with her daughter's disappearance and tragic death. 

The prosecution did not meet its burden of proof according to the jury (as this is a murder case the highest standard of proof, beyond a reasonable doubt, must be met), so Casey Anthony was found Not Guilty.

Celebs reacted today on Twitter with their feelings on the verdict.  We rounded them up...and we want you to tell us what YOU think:

Tichina Arnold: Watching the Kasey Anthony verdict. "Not Guilty". OK...so who IS? There is still a dead little girl.

Terry McMillan: Bye bye. I would like to slap Casey hard enough to knock off her ponytail.

Star Jones (she also has a law degree, remember?): While #CaseyAnthony lives 'Bella Vita'...her "beautiful life"...a dead baby lies in the ground with no one to be held responsible....I believe in the jury system & accept verdict...but I can't take smiles from #CaseyAnthony right now. She may be NG...but her baby is dead!

Vivica A. Fox: Fuck them all! 2 b proud that u got a killer off! Burn in hell!  Not tweeting anymore 2day! Disgusted by our legal system 2day!! A baby killer got off 2day!! I'm just done!! Now her legal team holds a press conference! Like they won a championship!! 

Tasha Smith: Casey got off, Not Guilty!! Wow, is any one else shocked about this????

Bow Wow: Watching casey anthony walk out the courthouse...

JaMaal Buster: I would like to know what she is celebrating...let's not forget your child is dead, and you don't know who killed her...so you say...SMH!!

Marlon Wayans: Ok white people, we got OJ yall got casey anthony... We even? Wait not til she's convicted 4 robbery 4 tryin to retrieve caylee baby clothes

Daniel "Boobie" Gibson: I have no issue with the not Guilty verdict. Evidence couldn't prove it.. but a 3 yr old child is dead & something did happen...Now it's time if they feel she didn't do it. They find out what actually happened. #JustMyThoughts What y'all think?

Melyssa Ford, retweed by Ghostface Killah: I pray, when this heartless woman attempts to profit from her child's murder, NO ONE supports the book/movie/Lifetime Story...

Royce Reed: She's a pathological liar yes & found guilty of that BUT there were holes I guess... Her parents were emotionless. I'm done.

Gabrielle Union: SO much 2 say, but nada appropriate

Darren Sharper: It's amazing to me that her actions after the baby was found dead aren't weighed in on decision.How can plaxico get almost 2yrs. Now this!

La La Anthony: Speechless. Stunned

Malika Haqq: If Casey didn't kill her baby girl she is guilty of not protecting her PERIOD #Godhelpher

Alesha Renee: I believe n karma Caylee will make sure justice is served 4 her murder. just thought. Like Nicole and Ron did for theirs. 1 way or another

Mia X: Well the baby is @ Peace I hope her death wasn't painful n full of suffering Jose Baez is the new Go2 guy

Bun B: I keep seeing that there's a difference between killing a wife and killing a baby. We are treading a very thin line America.

Marsha Ambrosius: Unbelievable!

Tika Sumpter: Wow, amazing..people can truly get away w murder in this country. Just hire a great lawyer. Amazing.  Stop having kids if u don't want them, plz!

Kevin Hart: I'm punching anybody n the face name "Casey" or "Anthony" 2day...I can't believe she got off, is this pay back 4 "OJ"? If so I understand

Cory Hardrict: Only in America people nothing new, but she can't dodge judgement day...

D-Nice: Not guilty??? Oh, word?

Plies: U can hide dead body's in dis world an get found Not Guilty. But Conspiracy can't get u 30yrs just 4 hangin around a Nigga dat SOLD Dope..

 

CASE BACKGROUND:

Caylee's skeletal remains were discovered December 11, 2008, six months after she was reported missing by her grandmother, Cindy Anthony.

According to Casey Anthony's father, George Anthony, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee (who was almost 3) with her and did not return for 31 days. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee, but Casey claimed that she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny, later identified by Casey as Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez, or at theme parks or the beach. It was eventually determined that although Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez does in fact exist, she had never met Casey nor Caylee Anthony, any member of the Anthony family, or any of Casey's friends.

 

MOMMY & ME: Stacey Dash Celebrates Daughter Lola's 8th Birthday At Disneyland!

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:07 AM PDT

 

"Single Ladies" star Stacey Dash threw her daughter Lola a birthday party at Disneyland to celebrate her turning 8. Nice!  See the lovely pics inide....

44-year-old Stacey Dash celebrated her daughter Lola’s 8th birthday at Mickey Mouse's other house recently.  And had on cute birthday tees to match.

On June 21st, Stacey wished her daughter a Happy Birthday via Twitter saying, “Lola’s big day. Happy Birthday to my baby.. Spending our day at the ‘Happiest Place On Earth’. ”

Lola clearly gets her eyes from mom.  Stacey's older son, Austin, is 20 now.  Time flies.  Cute pic!

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