Friday, June 29, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Ashanti GRILLS IT UP On Live! With Kelly

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:26 AM PDT

Ashanti kept it extra cute and summery for her appearance on LIVE! with Kelly.  The fab R&B chick taped her Grilling With The Stars segment (yummy!) yesterday and it aired this morning.  Check out pics from the set, plus find out what Ashanti made inside....

Rocking a super cute summery look of a floral mini skirt, Laruicci jewelry, a pink blouse and yellow heeless slingbacks, Ashanti made her way to the ABC studios in NYC to participate in their fun Grilling With The Stars series. 

Alongside Kelly Ripa and co-host Michael Strahan, the "The Woman You Love" singer showed off her grilling skills by teaching her own recipe of grilled pineapple chicken kabobs.  And it looked damn good.  For the show's summer long contest, celebs cook up their fave recipes to compete for the Mirror Ball Wiener.  Fans vote on Live with Kelly's site. And the prize money goes to the charity of their choice.  Ashanti's pick is The Boys & Girls Club of America.

Fab!  Her Braveheart album hits stores this fall.

Pics: INF/Twitter

"THINK" AGAIN: Hollywood & Screen Gems Order "Think Like A Man" Sequel!

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:50 AM PDT

Because of its super success, a sequel to the hit comedy Think Like A Man is now in its beginning stages. Deets inside.....

 
Now that Hollywood has felt the success and crossover appeal of the hit Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union comedy Think Like A Man, a second helping of the advice-driven movie has been ordered.

Deadline reports that Keith Merryman and David A. Newman have been hired to write the sequel to their box office hit Think Like A Man ($91Million). Steve Harvey, author of the oroginal book, will return as executive producer along with Rushion McDonald and Rob Hardy. The film will appear under the banner of Will Packer's Rainforest Films.

 

BONUS:

In other movie news, LIFETIME is set to produce the Original Movie, Abducted: The Carlina White Story, starring Aunjanue Ellis, Keke Palmer, and "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd.   In the film, Keke will play Carlina White, a woman abducted as an infant from a New York hospital and later reunited with her birth parents 23 years later.  

Based on a true story, Carlina was the first known infant abducted from a New York hospital and she worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to uncover the truth.

Sherri will play Keke's birth mother in the flick, which will be directed by Emmy-award nominated actor/director Vondie Curtis Hall.

Will you be watching?

LASER LOVE: Kim & Kanye Have A Laser Hair Removal Date, Kim Cooks "Soul Foud" For Her Man....

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT

A couple who lasers together...stays together.  We all know Kim Kardashian is obsessed with keeping every inch of her body hairless except the mane on her head, something she has in common with her boyfriend's ex Amber Rose, so it's no surprise her boo Kanye West would start accompanying her on hair removal appointments now that he's back in the states.

 

Pics inside (plus the soul food she says she cooked for him)...

With 'Ye in his Jordans and Kim in her nude Louboutins, the twosome hit up Laser Away Hair & Tattoo Removal shop in Santa Monica, California.  Kanye has 2 tatts so he could possibly be getting something removed.  But we're going with the laser hair removal.

The couple got affectionate as they spoke with the technician.  Nothing says romance like getting that stubborn body hair zapped off.

 

Well isn't that special....

Kim also tweeted a pic last night of the fried chicken, mac and cheese, cornbread and more she says she cooked for Kanye.  I remember when she was with Reggie Bush and she was so ecstatic to learn to make "soul food" for him.  Guess we should all be so thankful she learned this little task for all her men to prove she appreciates their culture.  And on Hermes plates.  She posted the below pic saying, "Cooking some soul food for my baby!....Luxury chef...the Hermes of soul food:

 

Kanye is prepping for his big concert weekend at REVEL Resort and Casino in Atlantic City July 6th and 7th.

Pics via INF

Tamar Braxton DISHES To PYNK On LOVING Vince, LEANING On Mary J. Blige & WANTING A Baby!

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:30 AM PDT

In the latest issue of PYNK, reality tv vixen and singer Tamar Braxton reveals how much Mary J. Blige is a stronghold in her life.  And...she's thinking about having kids with her hubby Vince.  FINALLY.  Check out her spread and highlights inside.....

 

Tamar Braxton, who'll be hosting this weekend's 2012 BET Awards red carpet, sat with PYNK Magazine recently where she dished on friends, love and babies.  She's giving face and hair on that cover and we're loving it.

She told the mag that she's been blessed with a good friend like Mary J. Blige who prays with her and keeps her grounded.  She also discussed how hubby Vincent Herbert and his health scare got her thinking about having babies.  

Here are the highlights:

On when she first realized Vince was the one...

"I wasn't checking for Vince at first. He and I were friends. But it wasn't until I found out that he was seeing someone that it hit me. I realized I had feelings for him! When he told me that his relationship at the time was coming to an end, I knew it was my time to make my feelings known. After that relationship ended.. he and I started dating and eventually married."

On her desire to start a family ...

"I realized I wanted to have a child when Vince was sick in the hospital. I love him SO much and it was such a hard time for me. He is my rock. I was extremely nervous the entire time and I thought if I lost him tomorrow all I would have are photos. And I realized that I wanted more than that. A child would be a living reminder of our love."

On her relationship with Mary J...

"My sisters are my best friends for the most part but I'm also very close to Mary J Blige. When Vince was in the hosptial she was so supportive. Mary and [her husband] Kendu are the best. They made sure to check in on me and prayed with me for Vince's recovery. Mary is such a genuine and kind hearted person I'm blessed to be able to call her a real friend... Not an "industry friend."
 

Ms. Braxton looked fab in the candy colored summer garments.

These cute photos will indeed get folks talking, but watch what you say, cause Tamar is good for hittin' a hater with a Cease And Desist!

 

This issue is on stands July 13th! 

Cassie GETS GLOSSY For LOVECAT Magazine

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:05 AM PDT

Cassie is looking all types of sexy for her new LOVECAT Magazine shoot.  We've posted the behind the scenes shots, and the glossy finish is damn near pefection.

 

Check the pics inside...

While posing in metal bras and colorful hot pants, spandex, thigh highs & leather harnesses, the "King of Hearts" singer did what she does best--model it up.  In the new issue of the model/fashion fanzine LOVECAT, Cassie poses in her sexiest and smallest fashions--complete with colorful & animalistic backgrounds.

The 25-year-old Lady of Bad Boy is set to release her sophomore album this September. 

SNEAK PEEK: Toya Wright & MempHitz STICK TOGETHER In "Rolling Out" Magazine

Posted: 28 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT

Looks like these two aren't letting the K.Michelle accusations and drama shake them in the least. Memphitz and his wife Toya Wright are featured in the latest issue of ROLLING OUT Magazine. See the pics inside......

Despite the negative press he's received since the debut of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," his wife is all about her boo.  Music exec Memphitz's photoshoot for ROLLING OUT with wife Toya Wright proves their love is as strong as ever.  

The couple poses all lovey dovey in a series of intimate scenes.  And their cover issue will be available next week.  Cute pics!

 

Photos via DeWayne Rogers/TheRealFlyGuy

 

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Barnes & Gloria Govan Confirm They're NOT Engaged, Meeka Claxton & Somaya Reece Throw Shade At Reality Show Producers

Posted: 28 Jun 2012 01:10 PM PDT

"Basketball Wife LA" star Gloria Govan was front and center at her man Matt Barnes' BLEU magazine cover party in NYC Tuesday night.  And even though they are back together, the twosome confirmed to TheYBF.com there are no plans to head down the aisle...yet.  Check out our exclusive pics and chit chat with the couple and Meeka Claxton and Somaya Reece inside....

Ms. Gloria was indeed glowing at her man's BLEU magazine event Tuesday night, but it's not because of an engagement.  TheYBF.com was on hand at the private party at Ricardo's Steakhouse in NYC to celebrate Laker baller Matt Barnes' new cover. 

And while Gloria did confirm the two are back on and making improvements in their relationship...she's NOT engaged.  She tells us the rumors that swirled back in April were false.

The cast has been taping the new season of "BBW LA" for about a month now.  And Gloria tells us that a few new faces DO pop up this season on the cast.  As for who's returning--definitely her sister Laura.  And even though she didn't appear too thrilled about it--Jackie Christie.

As for what Gloria, who was involved in her own fair share of drama on her own show, thinks about the backlash of the original Miami cast of "Basketball Wives," she doesn't watch, but feels that it's "a bit out of control and immature."

That about sums it up.  More pics of Matt & Gloria boo'd up at the BLEU event:

Reality chicks Meeka Claxton and Somaya Reece (along with Al Reynolds) also came out to support.  The two reality chicks also gave us their 2 cents about being pissy with the producers of their shows.

Former "Basketball Wife" Meeka says Exec. producer/cast member Shaunie O'Neal is "full of it" about wanting more positivity. She said they taped plenty of positive footage that producers did not use because negativity is what gets ratings.

As for whether Meeka watches the show since being given the boot?  Absolutely not.  She made it very clear that she doesn't want to give them ratings. She says, though, she "has no regrets." Up next for the self-proclaimed businesswoman?  Working on a fashion line for young girls.  Of course.

And "Love & Hip Hop" star Somaya Reece looking fabulous after breast reduction surgery and a hardcore workout/dieting plan, had some words about her own show's producers.  She revealed she was "really disrespected" because they barely had her on this past season.  So she's not sure she's returning for the next one. 

She did confirm, however, that co-star Chrissy Lampkin is currently filming a spinoff show with Jim Jones.  And Somaya is close to finishing her rap album. 

 

Pics/Correspondent: Shayla Sommerville

MUSIC FAB: Alicia Keys' "New Day" TRACK

Posted: 28 Jun 2012 12:41 PM PDT

Hot wife, mom, music maker Alicia Keys released a new single today called "New Day." Peep the track inside....

 

We told you earlier about Alicia Keys teasing fans with tidbits about her new album.  And now the singer has released a single that backs up the hype.  She tweeted fans, 

Listen to the upbeat "New Day" below:

 

You feelin' it?

FASHION FAB: First Lady Michelle Obama Is Crazy For POLKA DOTS!

Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:54 AM PDT

First Lady Michelle Obama isn't shy about her love for polka dots.  And since she's become a fashion icon in her own right, it's a trend everyone is going for this summer.

 

See how Mrs. O rocks it inside...

Prints, bold colors, and bright mismatches took over the spring.  Now stars, stripes and dots are taking over this summer.  And we've noticed Mrs. O is crazy for dots! 

This Tuesday, pictured on the far left, the President's better half made an appearance back home in Chicago at The Standard Club in a white flowy Jason Wu dress doused with black polka dots and a black sheer overlay with white polka dots at the top.  And completed the look with her signature belted waist. 

The Mrs. O retail effect was in FULL effect as the black and white layered and ruffled polka dotted H&M dress she rocked at the "Today Show" back in February (middle), with yellow heels and a red belt, sold out in minutes.  She decided to modify the dotted dress to a sleeveless version (far right), and belt it with her fave Alaia belt, for her appearance in Colorado last Thursday on the campaign trail.

And back in May at a Mother's Day Joining Forces Event in DC, Mrs. O paired her dotted blue shirt with a red striped and dotted cardigan for a bold look.

First Lady Michelle may be all about business as she makes her nonstop rounds all around the country for various causes.  But her style is all (fabulous) play. Are you feeling the dotted looks for the summer?

BONUS: President Obama just received great news today as the Supreme Court upheld an integral clause of his Affordable Care Act, which in turn rules the plan, also called Obamacare, Constitutional.  As it relates to individual health insurance/health care, citizens will now be afforded more protection and more opportunities to attain healthcare.  But there are still logistics to be worked out.  Get the lowdown HERE. How do you feel about he decision?
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