Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Adrienne Bailon Addresses Fabolous Relationship Rumors, Says Their FRIENDSHIP Is Normal

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:46 AM PST

Adrienne Bailon stopped by Cherry Martinez's radio show at Power 105.1 recently.  And she finally gave her side of the "I'm not messing around with Fabolous" story.  What she had to say about it all inside...

For Cherry martinez's "Girl Power Mondays," she had former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon on the show to dish about her ex-boyfriend Rob Kardashian (whom she says they didn't work out because of their blaring differences but they are still good firends) and her controversial "relationship" with her best friend Emily's "man" Fabolous.

On Rumors She’s Romantically Involved With Fabolous:

“We’re over it. We’re literally like 3 years into saying that I date Fab, [Emily], me and Fab, which are the people, we’re over it.”

On Being Photographed Arriving At The Grand Re-Opening Of Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club With Fab (pictured above):

“We’re friends. The same way that if you have a best friend, and you guys are both attending an event....if we’re all a crew that hangs out together, you’ll say, ‘Yo, everybody’s going at this time.’ We’ll literally be on a chat together, all of us on a BBM chat. That’s like oh, we’re all going at this time, dope. You’ll pull up at this time, great. We’ll all walk in together. That’s not abnormal.”

She continued:

"My best friends will hang out with my man any day.  Any day.  They'll be like, yo, we're going here.  Make sure he's coming too and make sure he gets us in.  It's totally normal.  I don't know what's wrong with people.  I literally was with Em the day after because one of our best friends, Ashley, it was her birthday.  And we all went to a girls dinner.  The night before I was with Fab and the day after I was with Em.  We're ALL friends.  We go on vacations together! 

My best friend Ashley is Fab's assistant.  We're literally a family, a crew, we all hang out together.  And that's totally normal guys.  I actually don't think I've ever hung out with Fab by myself.  If ever someone can find me a picture of me and Fab alone--anywhere in life, please come forward.

We hang out and I'm great friends with his manger and we're all friends."

Well seeing that it's reported Adrienne has been dating Fab's manger for years as well, her definition of "friends" is interesting.  We still like Adrienne though.

Check out the full interview below:

Rihanna Goes THUG LIFE With New Tattoos?!

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:47 AM PST

Rihanna apparently now feels the need to showcase how much of a thug she is....with a new pink Thug Life tattoo on her fingers.  Pics inside of Rih Rih getting tatted up and the interesting finished product...

Can't see this boding well with any upcoming beauty campaigns she's got in the works, but I guess that's why photoshop is everyone's bestie.

So last night in L.A., the almost 24-year-old paid tribute to rapper Tupac by getting Thug Life tattoo'd on her fists.  And tweeted Ricky Rozay's track:

"All these b****es screaming that 2pac back ♫ #THUGLIFE.'

Then:

"Tat my f***in name on u girl so I know its real!!! #MINE"

Referencing Rick Ross & Drake's song "Free Spirit" where Drake alludes to wanting to be on Tupac’s level as Pac’s girl Kiddada Jones got his name tattoo'd on her arm.

And looks like she got a second tatt last night as well as she tweeted a pic of her laid out on the table--beer in hand.  She said, "'My boo Mark Mahoney!!!! #RockstarS*** #TATnight".  Mark Mahoney is known for tatting religious icons and weapons on celebs like Britney Spears, Nicole Richie, Angelina Jolie, and others.

The "Cheers" singer caught up with actor Danny Trejo at the shop too. 

She supposedly already has approx. 13 visible tatts, including a music note on her ankle, a Pisces sign behind her right ear, the word 'love' on her left middle finger, "Shhh" on her right index finger, the Sanskrit Prayer on her hip, a trail of stars on the back of her neck, the French saying 'Rebelle Fleur', "Never A Failure, Always A Lesson" on her inner shoulder, a handgun on her rib, her best friend's birthdate in roman numerals on her neck/shoulder, a skull & bones with a pink hair bow on her ankle, and a few more.
 

Kelly Rowland's "Keep It Between Us" SNEAK PEEK + Ne-Yo Makes BIG EXECUTIVE MOVE To Motown + Bridget Kelly COVERS "Ghubar" Magazine

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:09 AM PST

Kelly Rowland has released a sneak peek at her new "Keep It Between Us" video starring Lance Gross. Watch the snippet inside and find out about Ne-Yo's new Motown gig and see RocNation star Bridget Kelly on the cover of "Ghubar" Magazine.

Sexy actor Lance Gross plays Kelly Rowland's love interest in her latest video, "Keep It Between Us" video.  Shot in Paris, the clip shows the couple in and out of bed.....falling in love. 

She tweeted,

Check out a preview of my new video "Keep It Between Us" featuring as my leading man!

Watch the preview here:

And check out their steamy lip-locking pics from the set HERE.

 

And Ne-Yo just made a big executive decision:

Big changes are on the way for Mr. Smith (shown above with Barry Weiss and Ethiopia Habtemariam). He just switched teams from Def Jam to Motown Records and was also named senior VP of A&R for Motown.

In his new role, Ne-Yo will serve as a producer and mentor to the label's artists. Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss said,

"His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark...But this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012."

Ethiopia Habtemariam, Senior Vice President of Motown Records, said of Ne-Yo

"We are committed to discovering, developing and nurturing R&B/soul superstars here at Motown. In Ne-Yo we have both a global superstar and arguably one of the best songwriters in music. His presence on the executive team only strengthens our commitment to be the very best in R&B."

Ne-Yo added,

"I’m honored that I’ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it.”

Sure he made copping an executive title part of his new contract.  Can't be mad at that.

And on magazine racks......

RocNation artist Bridget Kelly covers the 3rd anniversary issue of online French magazine "GHUBAR."  In the photo, the "Thinking About Forever" singer is rocking fitted a Laquan Smith jacket and dress.

Sarah Diouf, Founder & Editor-in-chief, said of Bridget,

"Ghubar has grown in a way none of us were expecting. It's incredible to believe that we've been able to do
so much through this little space on the internet. Today we are partnering with Roc Nation for this issue, it’s
something we would have never thought as possible when we first started."

Pretty chick...

 

Photo via Whalen Bryce, Styling Donald Hicks, Make Up Jeffrey Dwayne, Haistylist Neil Christian Williams 

Happy 31st Birthday Alicia Keys!

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:34 AM PST

"Superwoman" Alicia Keys turns 31 today. Come inside and celebrate a chick who, musically, can do it all.

 

The multi-talented musical wiz Alicia Keys has become an influential figure since her entry into the music business over 10 years ago.  Blessed with the ability to write and arrange songs, Alicia showcases true girl power as a hit-making producer for both herself and others.

And now, as a Broadway producer, mother, wife and film director, she's doing the absolute most in this business.  And her fans are loving it all.

 

Celebrate Alicia's evolution of style this past year in the galley........

"As I Am".... Happy 31st Birthday Alicia Keys!

Kelly Rowland GUSHES Over "Stunning" Baby Blue + Mary J. Blige Is PISSY Over Oscar SNUB

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 07:01 PM PST

Kelly Rowland gushed about Baby Blue Ivy Carter during a recent Access Hollywood interview and described just how stunning she is. Watch the clip inside and see what Mary J. Blige tweeted after she was snubbed by the Oscars.....

While at the Hpnotiq Harmonie and Live Louder kickoff party in Hollywood last night, Kelly Rowland talked to E! about Beyonce and Jay's daughter Blue Ivy Carter.  She gushed, 

"She is just more precious than a diamond. She ’s just so stunning. I'm so happy for my sister and her husband. She ’s beautiful."

And about the new parents, she said,

"She’s an incredible mother. I' m so incredibly proud of her, so proud of her. She ’s in mommyville and I'm so happy for her and her husband's in daddyville, and the baby is very beautiful."

Peep the video below:

 

 

And in other news......

Mary J. Blige got a little pissy when she didn't get nominated for "original song" when the 84th Annual Academy Awards nominations were announced today.  She was considered a front-runner for “The Living Proof,” the ballad she penned for The Help.

But here's the kicker....the category USUALLY has 5 nominees....this year they had two!  Why the snub????

Mary tweeted her frustration saying, 

 

SIDEBAR:  Elton John didn't get nominated either.  I'm SURE we will hear from him and his husband soon...

 

BONUS:

Mary co-hosted "Live With Kelly" this morning and she performed "The Living Proof" as well.

DOIN' JUST FINE! Nick Cannon SPOTTED Out And About, SNAPS At Chelsea Handler For Talking Ish About Mariah!

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:13 PM PST

Recovering nicely from that kidney failure scare, Nick Cannon was spotted out and about in his black Ferrari in LA today. See the pics inside and his words for Chelsea Handler...again.

Mariah Carey's hubby Nick Cannon seems to be doing just fine as he was spotted hopping out of his whip in LA today.

He kept it comfy in a Nike sweat suit and Jordans while handling his business.

Yesterday, Nick snapped at comedienne Chelsea Handler, who called Mariah "ridiculous" during her recent interview with Howard Stern.   And this wasn't the first time. 

Chelsea said: “She’s worse than Elizabeth Taylor.  She’s just so ridiculous with her body. You see her one day and she’s like 50 pounds heavier or lighter. I mean, what is she doing? I don’t even understand what hemisphere people like that operate in. There’s nothing real about her and her Hello Kitty whatever…”

So Nick tweeted:

Don't bring the hood out Nick!

Evelyn Lozada Strips Down To Her Sexy Lingerie For MAXIM DIGITAL

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 12:58 PM PST

Evelyn Lozada is putting all her goodies on display for the new digital issue of MAXIM.  The "Basketball Wives" star and fiance of New England Patriot Chad Johnson threw on her best black spikey Louboutins, thigh highs, garter belt, and sheer bra for a revealing new photoshoot.  On, and she reveals why her breasts are her best asset.

 

Check out the pics inside...

 

VH1's Evelyn Lozada has taken over Maxim Digital in an ultra sexy photo shoot for the men's mag.  The 30-something Puerto Rican spitfire dished on her guilty pleasures, how a Louboutin shoe almost delayed her flight, and why she calls her AFC champion fiancé Chad Ochocinco “Poopsicle”.

Here's a few quotes from the scantily clad (with a bod like that can we really blame her?) reality star's interview:

Do you ever go topless on South Beach?
No. I would never do that. Being topless on South Beach is not a good look. (laughs)

Makes sense. Your shoot shows you have tight end skills of your own. Which of your body parts do you love most?
My breasts. They’re pretty. (laughs)

Is Ochocinco as animated off the field as he is on it?
Yes. Chad is animated 24/7, and it drives me a little crazy sometimes. He’s very energetic with tons of jokes. But he’s not as arrogant and cocky as people think. When he’s home he’s very polite, and a gentleman. But he’s always on.

 

If you weren’t a reality TV star, what would your second career be?
Full-time entrepreneur. Before Basketball Wives, I was very busy in Miami with my shoe store, Dulce. I love shoes. And the only reason I signed on to do the show was to help promote my store. So if my life wasn’t so non-stop now, I would be at my store 24/7.

 

Check out more pics shot at Gunbar in NYC:

 

Mr. Johnson thought her new twitter avi (one of the pics from this shoot) was a bit to sexy for the public to see--so he issued a threat:

@EvelynLozada We cool n all but if you've till 5 o'clock to change your avatar. If my request isn't met by 5 u'll be put n the friend zone

And her funny response?  "@ochocinco West coast time? Will we be friends with benefits? #Decisions"

Her book Inner Circle: The Wives Association is on pre-sale at Amazon.  And the 4th season of "Basketball Wives" kicks off February 20th.

You feelin' the pics?

Photog: Cory Davis

Solange MIXES IT UP For InStyle Mag, Says She's Ready To SPOIL Niece Blue Ivy

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 12:38 PM PST

Solange recently posed for INSTYLE Magazine, and took some time to gush about her brand new niece Blue Ivy Carter. See the pretty pics and find out Solange's "plans" for being an aunt inside.....

Singer/Actress Solange Knowles is ready for a little bit of payback on her big sis Beyonce.  She posed it up in uber cute fashion mixes of florals, bold colors and prints for the February 2012 issue. 

And while talking about her plans for being a great auntie, she revealed:

“This may sound awful, but I’m excited to let the baby do whatever it wants, in the same way my sister’s done with my son.  I’m going to get her back for all those late-night popcorn sessions and just spoiling my child to no end!”

About her choice in style, she says:

“Whether it’s eyelets, knits or florals, I always enjoy playing with texture and pattern. I like contrast.”

Gotta love it.

Check out more pics from her spread below:

 

Loving the spring mix of prints.  She pretty much always pulls it off...

SPEAK ON IT: Chrissy & Emily Talk LOYALTY & CHEATING On "Love & Hip Hop" Season 2 Finale

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 09:25 AM PST

Last night's "Love & Hip Hop" Season 2 finale raised some eyebrows and blood pressure.  We already knew about Kimbella's pregnancy--event though she spent the whole episode saying she and baby daddy Juelz weren't on the level they needed to be on and he couldn't give her what she needed.  But what we didn't know was Chrissy's definition of "loyalty" and what she allows Jim to do in their relationship.

 

Check out the clip inside and speak on it...

I typically try to stay as objective as possible with this show as most of it is scripted and everyone has different outlooks on what's acceptable and what's not.  Especially where women and their careers and their relationships are concerned.  But last night just needs to be discussed.

Emily went to Chrissy about what Fab's ex-assistant Winter (who was just spotted with Fab days ago by the way) told her about "forgiving" Fab.  Emily says that Winter's advice to her which was to "find a hobby" while Fab is out "doing what he's going to do" stuck out to her.  Winter told Emily to go home because "she is breaking Fab's heart right now."  (Girl stop.)  Emily didn't know if she should take heed to Winter's advice to turn the other cheek to Fab's cheating ways.  Winter told her it costs (and not money) to ride in the Bentleys (which 99% of these rappers are leasing their damn selves) and get all the clothes and shoes she's come to worship.  So Em needed Chrissy's advice on whether she should take heed to what Winter said.

Chrissy's advice to Em was even more shocking.  She said this rap business is indeed crazy at times, and you have to have a specific bond with your man.  Chrissy, who I have been a huge supporter of all season and was actually surprised by, went on to say that "a man is going to do what he's going to do," but has to be loyal and smart enough to never let his main girl see it, feel it, or hear it.  And she indeed sounded as if she was speaking from cheating experience with Jimmy.

Now I know this is a touchy subject and all, but low standards and no sense of self worth has to be called out when it's slapping me in the face every week.  And even moreso when young girls are looking to these shows as examples of how to live--whether we like it or not.  Em & Chrissy's conversation was the best example of a woman believing "My body, mind and self are only worth main status," instead of it all being worth "ONLY" status.  These women--esp. those with young daughters--have GOT to do better.  It's bad enough you think it's ok to get treated like trash on a public platform and publicly cheated on, it's a whole other to make it known that you're OK with it.

How's this for some advice?  Some folks are not going to like it...but sue me.  GET/CREATE A REAL JOB, work your ass off like plenty of successful and fabulous women do every day of their lives, and buy your own shoes and clothes and what nots.  Since that's what's important to you.  A grown and able woman relying on a man to buy her the very things she can buy for herself will always lead to a dumb doormat with no self worth.  No matter how well you dress up the screen door.  There is nothing wrong with your lover/man/friend/whatever you want to call him gifting you things to add to your collection (we all love a gift).  That's what people do for each other in relationships.  But making a man, who has no desire to make you his ONLY, your sole source of getting the necessities and luxuries you believe you need in life--is just foolish.  And will never end well.  In the end, surprisingly, Emily said she did not move back in with Fab because she demands more respect.

Hopping off my soapbox...speak on it oh fab ones.  And check out the clip below:

 

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