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- Actor Brian White RANTS About Racial Stereotypes, Says Black Women Like NeNe Leakes Are Portrayed As REALISTIC
- VIDEO FAB: Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (Feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj)
- Whitney & Bobby REUNITE For Dinner With Daughter Bobbi Kristina...After Bobby, Fiancée Alicia, And Baby Boy Cassius Hit The Streets
- EVENT FAB: Kim Porter's Three Brown Girls HIT UP "Cocktails And Conversation” In Atlanta
- DO WE LOVE IT?! Rihanna's Bleached Blonde Shag
- RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Drake's "Practice" Vid+Nas Performs "Nasty" On "Jimmy Fallon"
- PICS: LaLa OFFICIALLY Launches Motives Cosmetics Line At Market America World Conference
- DO WE LOVE IT?! Willow Smith Shaves Her Head!
- PICS & VIDEO: "Basketball Wife" Gloria Govan Flaunts Her Bikini Bod For DIMEZ Mag, And Is She Getting Back With Matt Barnes?!
- VIDEO FAB: "Black Gold" By Esperanza Spalding ft. Algebra Blessett + J. Cole & Nicki Minaj DISCUSS Their Grammy Nods
- TV FAB: Mary J. Blige Talks Sobriety, Whether Her Marriage Is On The Rocks, & Having Kids On "Wendy"
| Posted: 03 Feb 2012 09:34 AM PST
Actor Brian White recently sat for an interview where he ranted about racial sterotypes on reality shows, then he shockingly (even though his statement had truth to it) revealed that he thinks many Black women do act like NeNe Leakes. So people claiming black women get "stereotyped" isn't necessarily the case. Get the deets inside..... It must have gotten under Brian White's skin when folks talked trash about his interracial marraige. He popped off then, and now he's stating something that's comes off just a bit attacking--despite the truth in it. During a recent interview, the traveling production What My Husband Doesn't Know star went on a long rant about racial sterotypes on reality televison. He also said he believes many Black women in fact do act like NeNe Leakes. So people getting upset by racial sterotypes should actually be getting upset at the "reality" itself. And also, what is being glorified and shown as the "reality" of black women (I do agree with him on that part). Read the highlights....
What is your insight on the Spike Lee vs. Tyler Perry beef? Why do you think people hate Tyler Perry so much? People get mad and say that’s not us. Yes it is. Turn on “Love & Hip Hop” and turn on “Desperate Housewives Of Atlanta” those are “reality shows.” You can’t call something reality then get mad when it shows up in the movies as reality but that’s what we’re doing. That’s where the cycle continues. They don’t do that in Africa, they don’t do that in France; they don’t connect with that message. Do you think Tyler Perry only depicts black people in a negative light? There are a lot of black people who fit into the stereotype but there are a lot of black people who don’t. Do you believe that the stereotypes we see on TV are prevalent in the race or just portrayed on TV? Is it really the majority of black women that act like Nene?
After the interview was published, Brian had some words for the writer tweeting, @K_Ova Shocked at how positive our convo was on phone and to read her chopped up slanted version of it = Truly disghusted. [sic] So.....maybe these aren't his true feelings and his words were taken out of context? Your thoughts? BONUS: Speaking of "ATL Housewives," here's a clip from Sunday's upcoming episode of the ladies visiting an orphanage during their trip to South Africa: |
| VIDEO FAB: Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (Feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj) Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:51 AM PST
Madonna has dropped the visual for "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (Feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj). Watch it inside..... Just in time for their performance at the Superbowl next Sunday, Madonna has dropped the Megaforce-directed video for "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (Feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj). Nicki and M.I.A. have a few uber quick verses on the track. Watch the football-themed video below: You feelin' it? |
| Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:53 AM PST
It's been umpteen years since we've seen these two together out in public. But everyone's favorite poster couple for that Hollywood Hood love...Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston...are totally different people now. So the twosome reunited for a normal dinner with the only daughter they have together, Bobbi Kristina.
Bobby was also spotted out with his fiancée, Alicia Etheridge, and their baby boy Cassius. Pics inside...
Bobbi Kristina is looking all grown up in her mini skirt and tights and navy boots as she went to dinner at a trendy Beverly Hills eatery. She turns 19 next month (just made myself feel INCREDIBLY old as I vividly remember when this chick was born). And looked happy as pie to be kicking it with her parents-drama free. Well isn't that sweet. Whitney, who won custody of Bobbi Kris following the divorce with Bobby having visitation rights, left out the restaurant alone after Bobbi left out with her dad to head home. And now that Ms. Bobbi Kris is officially an adult, she's free to do as she pleases...especially when it comes to spending time with both her parents. Earlier in the day, Sparkle star Whitney made a run to the doctor's office:
And was all smiles as she waved to her fans. But looked suspiciously out of it once she got into her awaiting car:
And an even more suspicious diamond ring on her ring finger. Hmmm.... Meanwhile, before dinner, Bobby B. was spotted out with his new fam--his fiancee Alicia Etheridge and their 2-and-a-half year old son Cassius:
Aww little Cassius has grown up so much. Cute kid! And hopefully Bobby's still on board for the upcoming New Edition reunion tour the group is planning... Pics via SPLASH/INF |
| EVENT FAB: Kim Porter's Three Brown Girls HIT UP "Cocktails And Conversation” In Atlanta Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:23 AM PST
Last night, Kim Porter, Eboni Elektra, & Nicole Johnson hosted "Cocktails And Conversation" in Atlanta. See pics of the Three Brown Girls inside.....
In Atlanta, Kim Porter, Eboni Electra, and Nicole Johnson aka Three Brown Girls hosted "Cocktails and Conversations" at Taste of the City.
The fab trio (who run their own event and marketing firm) chatted with the audience and answered questions via Twitter.
They posed with recording artist Vawn. This painted-on mustache/beard look though....
And Eboni tweeted,
And we are feeling the hot Valentino boots Kim rocked!
Photos via Twitter/CourtneyLuv.com |
| DO WE LOVE IT?! Rihanna's Bleached Blonde Shag Posted: 03 Feb 2012 06:53 AM PST Oh hello blondie! Rihanna intensified her brown-blonde hair even more yesterday as she hit up the L.A. Clippers game and the The Roxbury to party with The Game & Drake. Decide if we love her new 'do inside....
She went from a bronzy golden blonde to a more intense bleach blonde shaggy shoulder length look last night. And it's all for an ELLE magazine shoot. She tweeted she achieved the look for her first cover shoot of the year with bleach and weave. Rihanna looked every bit the L.A. chick as she hit up The Roxbury last night to club it up.
She rocked cutoff shorts, a striped tee, and thigh high leather boots for the occasion. But before hitting the club, she watched the Clippers take on the Denver Nuggets at the Staples Center:
And rocked an oversized off-the-shoulder cream sweater with her look before switching into the orange striped tee.
And to celebrate turning 24 this month, the LOUD chick is releasing the full version of her popular mini-single "Cake." So... DO WE LOVE IT?!Pics via SPLASH/PCN |
| RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Drake's "Practice" Vid+Nas Performs "Nasty" On "Jimmy Fallon" Posted: 03 Feb 2012 06:09 AM PST
Drake is putting his big booty female fans/dancers to good use. In his new video for his track "Practice", he shows how he thanks the ladies for practicing their "skills" for him.
Peep the vid, plus sexy Nas performing for the Superbowl edition of "Jimmy Fallon"... So it seems like hip-hop has just stopped trying all together to put out real videos. Now there's just asstastical girls dancing in the mirror--at home--in leggings and a bra. Check out Drake's new video for his track "Practice" (which he samples Juvenile's "Back That Ass Up" on) off Take Care: Drizzy eventually comes into the chick's room to give her a piece of his "thanks" for "practicing." Sigh. Drake also posted on his website a message asking his female fans to submit videos of themselves "practicing" their dances to his track. Meanwhile, Drizzy launches his Club Paradise tour on Valentine's Day.
And last night on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," GIANTS fan Nas hit up the show--which was shot in Indianapolis--to perform his track "Nasty" with The Roots. Peep the vid above. |
| PICS: LaLa OFFICIALLY Launches Motives Cosmetics Line At Market America World Conference Posted: 03 Feb 2012 05:28 AM PST
LaLa Anthony is officially open for business. Her MOTIVES For LaLa cosmetics line launched at yesterday's 2012 Market America World Conference at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.
Pics of La getting support from her good friends inside... In a multi-print silk & Ankara mix skirt by Jewel By Lisa, black tank, and pale pink cropped blazer, LaLa hit up her friend Loren Ridinger's massive conference to kick off this year's products for the company. And since LaLa's new mineral based makeup line is part of the Market America family, she took the stage to formally launch her product.
Her girls Kim Kardashian and former "Real Housewives of Miami" star Larsa Pippen and her PR friend Jonathan Cheban all came out to support. Fat Joe, Angie Martinez, Scottie Pippen, and more were also there.
La took the stage with Loren to speak to the crowds. And also pushing their products at the big conference were Steve Stoute and many others.
She posed it up with Amanda Ridinger and Duane McLaughlin as well. Her homie Ciara wasn't there but she exchanged well wishes via twitter: Wish u were here! RT @ciara: LaLa baby, I'm so proud of you friend. Keep working hard! Get it boo! CSquad, send @lala some Luurve!:) let's support women with ambition! By the way, La's hubby and NY Knick star Carmelo Anthony was just named as a starter for the Eastern Conference team for the 2012 All Star game. Congrats! |
| DO WE LOVE IT?! Willow Smith Shaves Her Head! Posted: 02 Feb 2012 04:39 PM PST
Willow Smith is showing off her new hair 'do to her fans. She posted pics of her newly shaven head. Decide if we love the Roc Nation pop tween's new look inside... So much for whipping her hair back and forth. or anywhere for that matter. Because she's just shaven it all off. 11-year-old "Fireball" singer Willow Smith, whose debut album Knees and Elbows is due out this spring, posted her brand new look for all the world to see. And she looks like she's loving it as she poses with friends and during her ballet class:
Her parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have made it known that they allow their kids to make their own decisions. Wonder how they feel about this one. So... DO WE LOVE IT?! |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2012 02:33 PM PST
Gloria Govan sexed it up for a new revealing shoot for DIMEZ Magazine's Reality TV Issue. The L.A. "Basketball Wife" posed it up in sexy bikinis and monokinis for the beach shoot. And based on their very public recent twitter exchanges, it sounds like she may be reuniting with her ex-fiance Matt Barnes.
We've got pics and video from the shoot inside...
The 26-year-old mother of twin boys has had an on-and-off again relationship with Laker Matt Barnes since they met. And after their breakup during last season (which Matt outed her saying they were broken up long before the season began but Glo just wanted to keep up appearances), she says she's focusing on her own life. And is still going on auditions to live out her actress dreams. BUT...we've noticed the twosome have been tweeting each other a whole lot lately. Glo posted pics of Matt at home putting together their sons' toys, while Matt tweeted an embarrassing pic of her sleeping while they were traveling together. Gloria's response: @MattBarnes you already know there are is no mercy when it comes to revenge. Wouldn't be surprised if they are magically a couple again when the next season of "BBW: LA" starts up.
Check out her behind the scenes footage:
You feelin' the pics? |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2012 01:06 PM PST
Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is back with a visual for "Black Gold" featuring Algebra Blessett. Also, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj participated in a web series about their road to the Grammys. Watch both inside..... Eclectic jazz songstress Esperanza Spalding had just dropped a visual for "Black Gold", the vivacious first single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society (due March 20th). The song is a triumphant testimony of empowerment and features guest vocals from neo-soul songbird Algebra Blessett. Talking about her new album, Esperanza said, "Originally I thought it would be fun to release a double album. One disc with an intimate, subtle exploration of chamber works and a second one in which jazz musicians explore song forms and melodies that are formatted more along the lines of what we would categorize as "pop songs." Those are the two things that really interest me, and it intrigues me to think about different presentation approaches while writing each kind of song." Watch "Black Gold" here:
Also in music..... J. Cole and Nicki Minaj, who are both competing for Best New Artist at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, recently participated in video series by Pepsi and Pandora about their road to the Grammys. J.Cole shared, “Being the first artist signed to Roc Nation, there’s a lot of pressure that rides on it, a lot of expectations. That’s how I work, I work off motivation. I’m about to really kill the game ’cause I’m prepared.” And Nicki revealed, “I’m not going to be nervous about winning ’cause I really don’t think I’m gonna win anything. “I know eventually in my career I’m gonna have Grammys. This year is just about being nominated and feeling grateful.” Watch J. Cole here: Watch Nicki here: BONUS: Watch Nicki's Grammy promo with host LL Cool J: |
| TV FAB: Mary J. Blige Talks Sobriety, Whether Her Marriage Is On The Rocks, & Having Kids On "Wendy" Posted: 02 Feb 2012 10:01 AM PST
Mary J. Blige chatted it up with Wendy Williams today and no question was off limits. The diva dished about being sober, her reportedly rocky marriage to Kendu and if she wants to become a mother anytime soon. Deets inside.... Mary J. Blige stopped by the "WENDY" show today wearing a purple leopard Dolce & Gabanna dress and black Christian Louboutin pumps. Wendy delved into the rocky marriage rumors. Mary said her marriage to Kendu is not on the rocks but admitted they do go through tough and real times. Wendy also asked her about their shared past drug issues. And Mary said she DOES NOT struggle with being sober, like some rumors have said. She talked about her previous cocaine abuse and explained that though she may have a drink every now and then, that's all it is. And when it comes to motherhood, she said when it's time....she will make it happen. She added that she doesn't want to get pregnant just because it's trendy. She also revealed her good celeb friends are Taraji P. Henson and Tamar Braxton. Watch the interview here:
Watch her perform "Mr. Wrong" here:
Watch her perform "Living Proof" here: |
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