Monday, December 5, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


Oprah & The "Red Tails" Cast Go Private In Dallas

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 09:11 AM PST

Oprah & Tyler Perry hosted a private screening of George Lucas' movie, Red Tails, at the AMC Theater in Dallas, TX over the weekend.  Pics of the cast and Lady O, inside...

 

 

At Northpark Center in Dallas, the Red Tails all-star cast of Terrence Howard, director Anthony Hemingway, Elijah Kelley, Tristan Wilds, Nate Parker, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ne-Yo, and more were all in attendance for the private screening. 

The movie is based on the Tuskegee airmen, a group of African American combat pilots during World War II.

Ne-Yo, who plays Andrew "Smokey" Salem, exchanged tweets with Lady O after the occasion. 

Oprah said, "@neyocompound you were really good and added humor to this film. I loved the camaradie with the bro's. Loved meeting you."

And Ne-Yo responded: @Oprah the pleasure was all mine. Thank you so much for being the inspiration you are, and for supporting this movie! You define greatness.

I know what he's framing for his fridge this week.

Check out the latest trailer for the movie:

The movie hits theaters January 20th, 2012.

BONUS: Speaking of Oprah, Wendy Williams is defending the fact Oprah sent her a letter about O and Gayle's friendship Wendy's been saying might be over.  Last week, Gayle said O never sent Wendy anything.  Wendy says don't make her show the proof. STORY

Pretty Girl Kisses....Happy 29th Birthday Keri Hilson!

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 08:22 AM PST


Today is Keri Hilson's 29th birthday. All the pretty girls can stand up and salute the chick who wrote your anthem.  Celebrate Ms. Keri Baby's special day inside....

 

Sexy singer/songwriter Keri didn't necessarily endear herself to fans over the year while dissing Beyonce, then Ciara on wax, Keri did show that she's not afraid to speak her mind. And that has to count for something.

And later on, she did shout out to all the beautiful women around the world by writing an anthem to bring women closer together and bridge the "pretty girl" divide.  So as least she's trying.....

Now it looks like we will see a softer side of Miss Keri in 2012 as she tweeted earlier,

I asked God to clear my mind of useless clutter that was taking up space frm the stuff that really matters. That was my b-day wish ;)

 

Watch Keri get down "Pretty Girl" style in the gallery.....

PHOTOSHOOT PICS: Wiz Khalifa Adds Angel "Lola" Luv/Lola Monroe To The Taylor Gang Crew

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 07:46 AM PST

Remember Angel "Lola" Luv--the stripper turned video vixen turned rapper who is mainly known for having folks debating on whether her ass was real or not?  Well she's made over her image--again.  Check out Taylor Gang's new "First Lady" inside...

 

D.C. native Angel "Lola" Luv, who names fellow rapper Trina (who celebrated her 33rd birthday yesterday) as her bestie, calls herself D.C.'s first female rapper.  And after being surprisingly nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award this year, which even other nominees thought was a joke, rapper Wiz Khalifa decided to add her to his Taylor Gang crew. 

Seems like Wiz has a thing for big booty strippers turned video chicks who are linked to rappers (Angel has been linked to Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, and a few others the past few years).  Here's her brand new photoshoot pics, which I must say are very pretty and she should consider a real career in modeling--not just booty modeling.

 

Lola Monroe, her rap name she goes by, is gearing up to release her new single and 2 new mixtapes, one of them titled "The Crown Ain't Safe" hosted by DJ Ill Will.  She's also launching her a non-profit foundation "Triumphant Angel," with HIV/Aids divisions, which focuses on all aspects of abuse.

 

Photo credits: Stylist Kollin Carter/Photographer Will Sterling

Stacey Dash's "Single Ladies" Replacement Is..."All My Children" Actress Denise Vasi

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 06:20 AM PST

VH1 has made its decision on who will replace Stacey Dash on their popular scripted series "Single Ladies."  And it's none of the chicks whose names were thrown out there once Stacey got the axe.

 

Check out who nabbed the lead role inside...

After Stacey made an abrupt exit months ago--which she claims was voluntary but we all know the deal--a new chick is hitting the set to fill the void.  Producer Queen Latifah and creator Stacy Littlejohn have replaced Stacey with another bi-racial beauty--"All My Children" actress and Oil of Olay model (and the ex-girlfriend of powerful New York club owner Noah Tepperberg) Denise Vasi.

The 28-year-old is not doing Stacey's exact role of "Val," but she's playing a woman named "Raquel" who has a very similar story.  Deadline reports:

Vasi will play the new role of Raquel, a close friend of Keisha (McCoy) who is a savvy business woman from a prominent Southern family on a quest to discover passion. “Denise is the perfect addition to the Single Ladies cast,” Queen Latifah said. “She is bringing a fun, new element to the show.” Single Ladies, VH1′s first hourlong scripted series, is a romantic comedy series about Keisha, Raquel and April (Shea) – best friends with different philosophies on love, sex and relationships, proving not all women have the same desires.

Denise, who is a Brooklyn native of Puerto Rican, Dominican and Greek decent, was on "All My Children" for 3 years before it went off the air.  And also appeared in this year's big comedy What's Your Number? with Anna Farris.  Not sure how I'm feeling about this.  Denise's acting skills, as I personally watched her on "AMC" for years, have never been above par.  But then again, neither are anyone else's on that show.  And she seems like a sweet girl who won't compete with the diva antics of co-star LisaRaye McCoy.  So maybe she'll fit right in.

"Single Ladies" begins production on Season 2 in Atlanta in January for a premiere in early summer.  You feelin' this?

Beyonce Rocks Out For ITV Special "A Night With Beyonce" In The UK

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 05:46 AM PST

Beyonce appeared on ITV in the UK last night for an intimate special she filmed back in July.  Check out video and pics of her unusually casual performances inside...

She may have donned glammed up sexy looks for last night's special, but she also did something she's never really done.  Beyonce did a segment of her performances for "A Night With Beyonce", which was an hour and 15 minute special hosted by "X Factor USA" presenter Steve Jones, in the this relaxed blue pajama-like pants and blouse.
 

Check out videos below of her "Best Thing I Never Had" and performances.  She rocked 2 Ralph & Russo looks for the performances, and the designers commented on this exclusive collaboration: "Beyonce’s performances are always so incredible and spectacular that we really wanted to design something very special to reflect this. Both outfits were created especially for the evening to create a fun but edgy feel to the show.":

"Irreplaceable" is below:

The Randomness:

1. Bishop Eddie Long has announced he's going on a "break" to deal with his divorce.  Story

SMIZE Tyra! It's Your 38th Birthday!

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 01:55 PM PST

The queen of working the eyes and the smize on world-runaways and countless magazine covers turns 38 today. Celebrate Tyra Banks' birthday inside in our gallery.

She's a model, successful tv producer, an entrepreneur and now a best-selling author.  And since she first strutted down the catwalk, setting the world AND Naomi on notice, Tyra Banks has blazed a trail for Black women around the world. 

Whether it was the cover of Sports Illustrated or breaking the fourth wall on the Victoria's Secret runaway by flirting with the audience, her bubbly personality has made her a "likeable" brand all around the world.  That's why we invite her into our homes once a week to teach us to be "FIERCE!"

Take a trip through Tyra's world of style inside the gallery...

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