Thursday, June 7, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Robin Thicke Takes Son Julian To Work, Parties With Wife Paula Patton

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 10:47 AM PDT

Youngin' Julian Thicke accompanied dady Robin to work yesterday.  Pics of the daddy-son duo hitting up Extra!, and daddy spending a little late night fun with mommy Paula Patton, inside....

 

As Robin Thicke does his promo rounds promoting his new show "Duets," as well as his new album Love After War, he hit up The Grove to chat with Mario Lopez at Extra!:

Awww.  The bouncing blonde baby boy got kisses from daddy as they appeared on the show.

And previously this week, Mission Impossible 4 star Paula and Robin partied at the Sundance Institute Benefit Presented By Tiffany & Co. in Los Angeles.  Cute dress for Mrs. Patton Thicke!

Pics: Pacific Coast News

Ne-Yo Shows Off Kiddies Madilyn & Mason For Father's Day + Dawn Richard Goes Topless For KONTROL's Body Issue

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 09:11 AM PDT

Grammy Award winning singer/producer Ne-Yo, who is working on the release of his 5th studio album R.E.D., shot a cutesy pic with his kids for People Magazine for their Father's Day Special.

Check it inside, plus behind the scenes of Dawn Richard's new KONTROL magazine BODY ISSUE spread...

We finally get to see those two kiddies of Ne-Yo's.  He and his fiancee' Monyetta Shaw have 8-month-old Mason and 18-month old Madilyn.  And Ne-Yo is posing it up in a cute pic in People while speaking about the joy of being a dad and some of the experiences he shares with his kids.

Ne-Yo’s new album R.E.D. which stands for ‘Realizing Every Dream’ is slated to drop on September 18.

 

And in other magazine pcs, Dawn Richard shot the cover of the Body Issue of KONTROL Magazine recently.  Check out the behind the scenes and topless shots:

Cute.

Nice.  The issue is out later this month. And Dawn says she'll be dropping the "Automatic" video soon.

PARTY FAB: Zoe Kravitz, Lisa Bonet & Pharrell GET GLAMMED UP For Chanel

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 08:08 AM PDT

 

Last night, YBFers Pharell, Joan Smalls and mother/daughter duo Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravtiz all attended a swanky Chanel party in NYC.  Get the deets inside....

 

Last night, Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravitz attended Chanel's: The Little Black Jacket Event at Swiss Institute in New York City.  If Zoe isn't her mother's mini me....

Lisa always seems to have that shiny "vegan glow."

Meanwhile, Zoe looked gorgeous with minimal makeup, a black top and a white tweed Chanel skirt.  And finally looked polished.  Pretty girl.

 

Rocking his Chanel kicks, super produer Pharrell was amongst the guests.

Gorgeous model Joan Smalls looked stunning as she floated through the event.

She tweeted a copy of the invitation which featured herself, of course, draped in Chanel.  Haute.

 

Photos via Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America/Splash
 

INTERVIEW FAB: Paris Jackson OPENS UP To Oprah Winfrey About Wearing A Mask, SAYS "My Dad Wanted Us To Have A Childhood"

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT

During an "Oprah's Next Chapter" interview set to air on Sunday, Paris Jackson opened up about life after the death of her father, Michael Jackson, and revealed to Oprah Winfrey what she thought about wearing "masks" as a child. Get the deets inside....

 

Stunning teen Paris Jackson sat down with Oprah Winfrey, for an "Oprah's Next Chapter" where she talked about the legacy of her father Michael Jackson and what life's been like since his passing saying, "It never gets easier."  

The topic of "childhood" was a recurring theme throughout the interview, since the lack of a childhood was one of Michael Jackson's life-shaping events.  Paris revealed that he made them wear masks so they could indeed have the childhood he missed.

"I was really confused. I didn't get why I was wearing a mask," Jackson reveals. "I understand it now. My dad wanted us to be covered [because] he wanted us to have a childhood." She explained, that covering up was the only way they could be like other kids.  "Chuck E. Cheese was one of our most favorite places to go." 

You can check out the Oprah's Next Chapter interview (also featuring 50 Cent) airing this Sunday at 9 p.m. on OWN.

 

Watch the clip here:

Erykah Badu GOES OFF On Flaming Lips Frontman For Releasing Her Controversial "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" Video

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:24 PM PDT

Erykah Badu apparently didn't appreciate Flaming Lips frontman, Wayne Coyne, releasing her brand new video with the band, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." The controversial vid showcases nudity and slightly shocking imagery.

 

Check out her Twitter rant going off on the director and telling him to kiss both her and her sister Nayrok's asses inside...

Flaming Lips Guitarist Wayne Coyne responded to the negative backlash he's been getting about the new Flaming Lips/Erykah Badu video that hit the net last week.  He tweeted to fans:

To all the haters who think Erykah Badu has lost her mind!!! She has NOT!!! The Flaming Lips take full responsibility ..

For the making of and the content of the controversial video !!! We are very sorry if it has offended some of Erykah Badu's more

Conservative audience! The video was intended for mature audiences and is NOT an Erykah Badu statement.. It is a Flaming Lips video!!!

Erykah Rt'd his sentiments, but put him in his place about breaching their contract about him releasing the vid without her approval.  And about manipulating her artistry for his own self serving reasons.  She wrote:

@waynecoyne then... perhaps, next time u get an occasion to work with an artist who respects your mind/art, you should send at least a ROUGh version of the video u PLAN to release b4 u manipulate or compromise the artist's brand by desperately releasing a poor excuse for shock and nudity that sends a convoluted message that passes as art( to some).
Even with Window Seat there was a method and thought process involved. I have not one need for publicity . I just love artistic dialogue . And just because an image is shocking does not make it art.
You obviously have a misconception of who I am artistically. I don't mind that but...
By the way you are an ass.
Yu did everything wrong from the on set .
First:
You showed me a concept of beautiful tasteful imagery( by way of vid text messages) .
I trusted that. I was mistaken.
Then u release an unedited, unapproved version within the next few days.
That all spells 1 thing ,
Self Serving .
When asked what the concept
meant after u explained it , u replied ,"it doesn't mean anything , I just want to make a great video that everyone is going to watch. "
I understood , because as an artist we all desire that. But we don't all do it at another artist's expense .
I attempted to resolve this respectfully by having conversations with u after the release but that too proved to be a poor excuse for art.
From jump,
You begged me to sit in a tub of that other shit and I said naw. I refused to sit in any liquid that was not water. But Out of RESPECT for you and the artist you 'appear' to be, I Didn't wanna kill your concept , wanted u to at least get it out of your head . After all, u spent your dough on studio , trip to Dallas etc.. Sooo, I invited Nayrok , my lil sis and artist, who is much more liberal ,to be subject of those other disturbing (to me ) scenes . I told u from jump that I believed your concept to be disturbing. But would give your edit a chance.
You then said u would take my shots ( in clear water/ fully covered parts -seemed harmless enough) and Nayrok's part ( which I was not present for but saw the photos and a sample scene of cornstarch dripping ) and edit them together along with cosmic, green screen images ( which no one saw) then would show me the edit. .
Instead, U disrespected me by releasing pics and rough vid on the internet without my approval. (Contract breech )
That is equivalent to putting out a security camera's images of me changing in the fitting room.
I never would have approved that tasteless, meaningless, shock motivated video .
Our art is a reflection of who we are . I have no connection to those images shot in their raw version. I was interested in seeing an amazing edit that would perhaps change or alter my thoughts . Never happened .
You also did the same thing with the song itself which displays crappy "rough "vocals by me . I let it go , perhaps iiiii was missing something, I thought.
I Should have followed my first mind back in studio when recording the vocals "your way".
( Red flag.) It was uncomfortable.
For that I am at fault .
Consequently, brother, As a human I am disgusted with your what appears to be desperation and poor execution. And disregard for others . As a director I am unimpressed . As a sociologist I understand your type. As your fellow artist I am uninspired. As a woman I feel violated and underestimated.
Hope it works out for ya ,Wayne.
Really i could give a shit less.
Still love your live show tho.
And , you're welcomed.
Lesson learned .
By the way I have guested in very few videos. But I have always been given the opportunity to see the edit and contribute to it when my roll is substantial. Not this time .
I guess u feel it better to apologize than ask for permission and be refused . Hey, Love u man, but your ways are not very nice .
O, And on behalf of all the artists u have manipulated or plan to manipulate, find another way .
These things have been said out of necessity.
And if you don't like it
you can KiSS MY Glittery ASS .
O and Nayrok told me to tell u to kiss her ass too .
Almost forgot.
Peace

Ms. Badu

*snaps*  Erykah already told y'all...she's an artist.  And she's sensitive about her sh*t.

Jennifer Hudson Shows Off New Pics Of David, Jr, Talks Wedding Plans With Daddy David + Oprah Winfrey INTERVIEWS 50 Cent

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 04:22 PM PDT

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson recently tweeted pics of herself and son David Jr. and she revealed deets about her upcoming wedding to David Otunga.  Get the deets inside and find out about Oprah's interview with 50 Cent...

Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson recently tweeted some adorable pics of Daivd Jr. where she said, "Boss baby is back."

She also revealed that David Jr. is a budding photographer himself and has begun taking his own photos.  She said, Boss baby is a little photographer too.  

And she recently dished to PEOPLE about her upcoming wedding to David Otunga saying their son "will definitely be a huge part."  David added, 

"That was something that was hanging over our heads for so long, and now we feel like we can finally breathe a sigh of relief.  Everything is good now."

And David marvels at what a great mom Jennifer is.  "I'm blessed to have such a wonderful woman in my life who cares for our child so lovingly. It's made me love her just that much more."  Jen added, "I care for my child like my mommy cared for me."

David also joked that David Jr. loves to watch him wrestle on Monday Night Raw. "I get home Tuesday, and he's already seen the show three times.  He actually calls it "WW-Dada." And he never goes anywhere without my action figure."

And while David won't reveal what David Jr.'s role in the wedding will be (they are keeping the date a secret too) he said his attire won't upstage Jen's three-piece dress that will reveal itself in layers as she strolls down the aisle.  He said, 

"My attire won't be quite the show that hers is."

 

In other music news.......

 

Oprah Winfrey just interview 50 Cent for a two part interview set to air on OWN.  She posted on Facebook,

In the car having just left Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent. Gotta say, he was quite surprising. We talked for 2 hrs. You'll see Part 1 this Sunday. Here are 5 things I learned from Fiddy:

1. He meditates regularly.

2. Received his mantra from Deepak Chopra, whose book he's currently reading.

3. He was not allowed to use curse words in his grandmother's house and still follows that rule.

4. A recent conversation with philanthropist Ray Chambers was life changing for him.

And my favorite....

5. He believes either pray or worry...no need for both.

Great conversation about rap culture, fatherhood, love, and life. He describes himself as two people - Curtis and 50 Cent - I was fascinated to hear his description of them both. Really glad I did it. Really liked him. Watch Next Chapter, Sunday 9/8c.

MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown REVEALS Cover Art And Track Listing For "FORTUNE" Disc

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Chris Brown has released the cover art and track listing for the upcoming Fortune disc (July 3). Get the deets inside..............

 

Chris Brown has released both the cover art and track listing for his much-anticipated Fortune disc.  And as expected, Meek Mill did not make the final track listing, as we told you earlier, because of his alleged friendship with Rihanna.  Womp womp.

The album does feature guest appearances by Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sabrina Antoinette and Sevyn.  And Chris co-produced three tracks and enlisted top-notch producers The Underdogs & Fuego, Polow Da Don, The Runners, Benny & Alle Benassi, Free School, Danja, William Orbit and more.  

And on Friday, June 8th, Chris will hit The "Today" Show Toyota Concert Series stage to perform some of his hits. 

 

STANDARD EDITION TRACKS
1. Turn Up The Music - Produced by The Underdogs & Fuego
2. Bassline – Produced by @PopWansel, co-produced by @DayviJae
3. Till I Die feat. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa – Produced by Danja
4. Mirage feat. Nas – Produced by Harmony, co-produced by Chris Brown
5. Don’t Judge Me - Produced by The Messingers
6. 2012 – Produced by Adonis, co-produced by Kevin “K-Mac” McCall
7. Biggest Fan – Produced by The Runners, co-produced by The Monarch
8. Sweet Love - Produced by Polow da Don & Jason “JP” Perry
9. Strip feat. Kevin McCall – Produced by Tha Bizness
10. Stuck On Stupid – Produced by Brian “BK” Kennedy, co-produced by Dante Jones
11. 4 Years Old – Produced by Polow da Don & Tommy Hittz
12. Party Hard/Cadillac (Interlude) feat. Sevyn - Produced by Brian “BK” Kennedy & Boi-1da 13. Don’t Wake Me Up – Produced by Benny & Alle Benassi, Free School & William Orbit, co-produced by Brian “BK” Kennedy
14. Trumpet Lights feat. Sabrina Antoinette - Produced by Polow Da Don,
co-produced by Jerome “J Roc” Harmon

DELUXE EDITION TRACKS
15. Tell Somebody - Produced by Polow da Don, co-produced by Jerome “J Roc” Harmon
16. Free Run - Produced by The Underdogs
17. Remember My Name feat. Sevyn - Produced by Free School & Chris Brown, co-produced by Jonas Jeberg
18. Wait For You - Produced by Harmony aka H-Money, co-produced by Chris Brown
19. Touch Me feat. Sevyn - Produced by R.A.P. 1220

 

 

VIDEO FAB: Kanye West's "Mercy" VIDEO Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Kanye West has released a video for the "Mercy" single featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz. Check it out inside....

Fresh from popping off at a fan, Kanye West has dropped the video for “Mercy” featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz off the upcoming Cruel Summer compilation LP. The black-and-white clip was shot in an underground parking garage and centers around 'Ye's fresh and futuristic vision we're loving.  A Lamborghini Murciélago chills in the background and there are cameos from Kid Cudi and Teyana Taylor.

Watch the video here:


 

 

BONUS: 

 

Though they don't officially drop until Saturday ($245), online Ebay bids for Nike's new Air Yeezy 2 sneakers (designed by Kanye) are going as high as $80,000 on the Internet.

 

Will you be getting a pair?

The Carters Go Lunchin' In Paris!

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 01:21 PM PDT

Beyonce is still keeping her hubby company in Paris.  Pics of Jay-Z & Bey dining out in the City of Lights today inside...

 

In Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2012 chain straped wedges, a DSquared2 Red Smoking Blazer, J Brand Super Skinny Leather Leggings, Alexander McQueen De-Manta Tiger Print Clutch, and a white tee, YBF chick Beyonce was spotted rolling into Caviar Kaspia's restaurant today to meet up with her husband Mr. Carter for a bite to eat:

The fab twosome have been staying anchored in Paris for a while Jay travels to surrounding places for his Watch The Throne tour stops.  He and Kanye West rolled to Frankfurt, Germany Tuesday night and travel to Dublin, Ireland this Friday.

Pics: WENN

COUPLEDOM? Angela Simmons & Romeo PLAY COY At The Grove

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:21 AM PDT

Socialite/Businesswoman Angela Simmons & actor/rapper Romeo were spotted yet again playing coy with the cameras out in L.A.  The couple--who doesn't seem to want folks to know they're a couple quite yet--hit up The Cheesecake Factory at The Grove with friends, then shared a few lovey dovey glances.

 

Pics inside...

22-year-old Jumping The Broom actor Romeo is doing what he does best--woo'ing chicks with his cute looks.  He's been spotted out several times with Rev. Run's 24-year-old daughter Angela recently, and both are looking more than smitten.  And we love it:

Romeo's set to star in Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection flick hitting theaters June 29th.  Check out the brand new trailer below:

 

Pics via SPLASH
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