Monday, June 11, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

COUPLED UP: Tia Mowry & Cory Hardrict Hit The Food Truck + Akon & His Woman At The Grove

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 09:55 AM PDT

Tia Mowry Hardrict was spotted hitting the L.A. streets with her hubby Cory Hardrict this weekend.  Pics of the casual and cute mom making a food truck stop, plus Akon & his lady boo'd up at The Grove inside...

In a long semi-sheer multi-colored tunic, mom of one Tia Mowry Hardrict is spending her days with her hubby.  Now that she's free from "The Game," the fab twin is all over L.A. having some fun times:

And by fun times, we mean indulging in some yummy french fries. 

And cute babies.  The twosome also hit the Farmer's Market to pick up some organic yummies.  The actress is set to premiere season 2 of her and her sis' reality show, "Tia & Tamera," tonight on STYLE channel at 8/7c.  Can't wait!

Oh, if you're wondering if she could be hiding a possible baby bump in this oversized maxi tunic, we're not counting it out just yet as she recently told ABC radio that having another child would be beautiful:

"To bring in another child into this world, I would love it.  It is so beautiful just knowing that you are creating life, and what is more powerful and meaningful than bringing life into this world?"

Awww.

Elsewhere in L.A. yesterday, music exec & artist Akon was spotted shopping at The Grove with his woman--who may or may not be one of his wives or fiancees:

And she's clearly flashing that ring for us all to see.  We can't keep up with his many wives.  So, yeah....

Pics via SPLASH

 

Audra McDonald WINS "Best Actress" Tony Award For "Porgy And Bess"

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 09:05 AM PDT

Fab chick Audra McDonald took home her fifth Tony Award last night for her role in Porgy and Bess. Get the deets inside....

Last night, former Private Practice" star Audra McDonald looked stunning in electric blue at the The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan as she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.

Audra's much-talked about Broadway performance as Bess in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess landed her a fifth Tony Award to add to her collection.  She also has two Grammys.

Backstage, she posed with other winners James Corden, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for One Man, Two Guvnors, Nina Arianda, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for Venus in Fur, and Steve Kazee, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Once.  

And Tyler Perry was a presenter during the show.

 

Photos via Theo Wargo/Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America

COUPLEDOM: Tracy & Alonzo Mourning GET KISSEY On Miami Beach

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 08:39 AM PDT

Nothing like a day at the beach with your honey.  Former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning celebrated his former team making it to the NBA Finals by hitting the beach.  And he had his gorgeous wife Tracy and their kids along for the fun.

 

Check out the pics of the couple sharing some kisses and PDA...and Tracy's bangin' bikini bod...inside...

Real basketball wife Tracy Morning soaked up the sun this weekend on Miami Beach in this super cute pink ruffled bikini.  And chick is a 43-year-old with 3 kids (she had her youngest, Alijah, at 40).  She is looking FABULOUS.

The couple brought their youngins--sons Alonzo (Trey) and Alijah and daughter Myka Sydney--to the beach for an eventful day.  Daddy Alonzo helped the kiddies bury a dead fish and Alonzo also was spotted helping an older man up after he was knocked down by a wave.  Class act that guy.

And Tracy & Alonzo had some fun playing around:


42-year-old Alonzo clearly had eyes for nobody but his wife of 15 years.  And we can't even blame him.

Fun times!

Pics: SPLASH/FAME

Robin Roberts Tearfully Reveals Battle With Rare Blood Disorder MDS

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 07:37 AM PDT

Even after beating breast cancer 5 years ago, "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts is now facing a new medical battle.  Details on her battle with MDS inside..

Just moments ago, Robin Roberts wrapped today's "GMA" with a tearful announcement.  The typically cool, calm & collected host made an emotional reveal about her new medical condition--myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).  It is a rare blood disorder that used to be known as "preluekemia."

Robin explained that she will be wearing an IV in her arm for the rest of the week on "GMA" as she will constantly have blood drawn in order to prepare for a bone marrow transplant later this summer.  And despite the fact that it is most difficult for black women to find bone marrow donors, luckily, her older sister is a perfect match.

And another reason why the amazing Robin is a great example of grace under pressure, the newly inducted Women's Basketball Hall of Famer found out about her blood disorder the same day as her huge interview with President Obama.  And she kept it a secret.

Robin, surrounded by her co-hosts, repeated that she knows she will beat this because her faith tells her so.  And when Lara Spencer asked what the co-hosts could do for her, she responded:

You crave normalcy when you go through this because nothing is normal anymore.  I need pop news, I need sports!  I need you to be who you are, what you are.  This too shall pass.
 

Below is the letter Robin sent to her colleagues and posted to ABC's website explaining her condition and revealing that she WILL beat this.

Here we go again…

As many of you know, 5 years ago I beat breast cancer. I’ve always been a fighter, and with all of your prayers and support, a winner.

Sometimes the treatment for cancer can cause other serious medical problems. Today, I want to let you know that I’ve been diagnosed with MDS or myelodysplastic syndrome. It’s a disease of the blood and bone marrow and was once known as preleukemia.

My doctors tell me I’m going to beat this — and I know it’s true.

If you Google MDS, you may find some scary stuff, including statistics that my doctors insist don’t apply to me. They say I’m younger and fitter than most people who confront this disease and will be cured.

Today, I will start what is known as pre-treatment — chemotherapy in advance of a bone marrow transplant later this year. Bone marrow donors are scarce and particularly for African-American women. I am very fortunate to have a sister who is an excellent match, and this greatly improves my chances for a cure. As you know from my recent interview with Mark Zuckerberg, organ donation is vitally important. Many people don’t realize they can be bone marrow donors. I encourage everyone to sign up on a donor registry like bethematch.org.

I received my MDS diagnosis on the very day that Good Morning America finally beat the Today Show for the first time in 16 years. Talk about your highs and lows! Then a few weeks ago, during a rather unpleasant procedure to extract bone marrow for testing, I received word that I would interview President Obama the next day. The combination of landing the biggest interview of my career and having a drill in my back reminds me that God only gives us what we can handle and that it helps to have a good sense of humor when we run smack into the absurdity of life.

Bottom line: I’ve been living with this diagnosis for awhile and will continue to anchor GMA. I love what I do and the people with whom I do it. Along with my faith, family and friends, all of you at ABC News give me the motivation and energy to face this challenge.

Going forward, it’s business as usual at GMA, which means I’ll be right here every day with George, Sam, Josh and Lara. When I miss a day here or there, I’m fortunate that some very talented friends at ABC News will fill-in. When I undergo the transplant later this year, I’ll miss a chunk of time.

When I faced breast cancer, your prayers and good wishes sustained me, gave me such hope and played a major role in my recovery. In facing this new challenge, I ask humbly for more of your prayers and love – as I will keep you in my mine and update you regularly on my condition.

Love and blessings,

Robin

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Robin!

 

VIDEO FAB: Chris Brown's "Don't Wake Me Up"

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Chris Brown just dropped his brand new video for his new single "Don't Wake Me Up."  Check out the Colin Tilley-directed vid inside...

Chris filmed the "Don't Wake Me Up" video last month in the desert alongside his leading lady Araya Nicks.  In the visuals for the song written by Chris himself, Breezy wakes up into different scenarios and follows his love interest into various doors.

Check it above.  The track is Chris' 4th single off his upcoming Fortune album (July 3).

SPOTTED: Beyonce & Jay-Z GET WILD At Coldplay Concert In Manchester With Gwyneth Paltrow & Rita Ora

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 09:54 PM PDT

Beyonce and Jay-Z are living it up rockstar style these days.  In between hitting the road to several European countries and cities for Jay & Kanye's Watch The Throne tour, The Carters hit up England for their bestie Chris Martin's Coldplay concerts this weekend.

 

Pics inside of the twosome drinking it up with Chris' hubby Gwyneth Paltrow and video of Bey dancing her heart out to the music...

 

Today at Manchester stadium, Bey and Jay drank some wine with Ty Ty as they watched Coldplay perform their second of 2 nights during their European tour.

Yeah we see you Gwyneth.

 

And Saturday night, the Roc Nation fam--plus Gwyneth--were in full effect at England's Wembley Stadium alongside Rita Ora who was also hitting the stage as part of the Capital FM Summertime Ball:

Rita tweeted:

LISTENING TO MY ALBUM TRACKS RIGHT NOW IN THE STUDIO IN MANCHESTER ALL I CAN SAY GUYS IS WERE GETTIN ON THIS RIDE TOGETHER!!!!! 

And cute video of Bey wilin' out to a Coldplay song:

Got to love it.

FASHION EYEGASM: Solange Knowles STYLES IT UP For The July 2012 Issue Of GLAMOUR FRANCE

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Rocking tons of designer labels from Louis Vuitton to Mulberry to Cavalli to Burberry--and tons more--Solange Knowles put her (fashion) FOOT in this new spread for GLAMOUR FRANCE magazine.  Check out the fresh and uber fabulous singer/songwriter doing what she does best in her new spread inside...

RIMMEL Cosmetics & Carol's Daughter spokeswoman Solange Kowles doesn't just give us life in the skin & hair world...she's got her own fashion game on lock.  In the July 2012 issue of GLAMOUR FRANCE, the young mom (who turns 26 in a couple of weeks) gave variations of style from vintage to luxe glamour to conservative chic.  All while doing her signature mix of prints and colors:

Loving everything about this spread.  Looking fab Solo!

Pics: Glamour France Magazine
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