Saturday, June 30, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Joseline Hernandez CHOPS IT UP With Rickey Smiley, Says TRANSGENDER Jokes Took Their Toll

Posted: 30 Jun 2012 08:04 AM PDT

"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Joseline Hernandez chatted it up with Rickey Smiley recently where she talked about how her life has changed since the show debuted and how nasty rumors have hurt her feelings. Deets inside....

Joseline Hernandez is ready to speak out.  So she dished on reality tv drama and how blogs have hurt her feelings.  First, Rickey and his crew all agreed she IS NOT a man.  They concluded that maybe her makeup and lighting was bad on the show.  Oh.

Joseline talked about her music saying Stevie J. is important to her as a manager, but she does not want him as a lover.  She also added, he has so many baby mommas that she had no reason to think Mimi Faust was special. Damn!

And on the rumors......she says her feelings were very hurt.  She said no one EVER told her she looked like a man until the show came on.  In response, she said her emotions got the best of her so she tweeted XXX pics because she wanted to prove she was born a woman.  However, she did not own up to the WSHH XXX tape saying yes she shot the video but she did not re-release it. 

On a side note, I still want VH1 to institute some subtitle action for that show.  Because the level of Rewinding that needed to be done in order to understand any of those folks....

 

Watch the interview here:

HMMM: Rohan Marley & Model Isabeli Fontana POSTPONE Wedding!

Posted: 30 Jun 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Lauryn Hill's baby daddy Rohan Marley may not be walking down the aisle as soon as he would have hoped. Get more deets on his wedding to model Isabeli Fontana inside.....

 

According to the Brazilian MSN News reports, we've learned that Rohan Marley and Isabeli Fontana have postponed their wedding. Apparently, the Brazilian model feels a wedding at this very point in time will ruin "their intimate & romantic moment" they're having.  Alrighty.  Also, her two kids have still yet to meet Rohan's umpteen kids.  And it seems to be a point of contention.

The Brazilian model will only postpone the ceremony because she says the two are in an intimate and romantic moment and do not want to interrupt the sound stage.

But there is another fact that might explain the decision of the top. The children of Isabeli, Zion, age 9, and Luke, 6, do not yet know the children of Rohan.

Although the model and singer trying to promote the meeting, the heirs of the beautiful are not wanting a lot of contact with the new family. She said the boys just want to stay with friends.

Perhaps Rohan, who has an army of kids with Lauryn Hill, is also going to take some time to help Lauryn deal with her current tax and IRS woes. 

Or not.

Whenever the nuptials do happen, Isabeli revealed, they will take place in birthplace of the Rastafarian movement (Ethiopia).  She said,

“He wants to get married there—it’s a way of life, it’s about taking care of your body, your soul, your experience.” And of her dress, she revealed, “I talked to Dolce about it already and they are going to do my dress, inspired by Sophia Loren, of course.”

We'll keep you posted.

Lamar Odom Set To Be Sent To The Clippers, Wife Khloe Celebrates B-Day With Lauren London

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:05 PM PDT

Lamar Odom almost missed his wife's birthday on Wednesday thanks to a delayed flight, but he received some interesting news today.  He's headed back to L.A. to play ball.

 

Deets inside, plus pics from Khloe's birthday bash with her good friend Lauren London...

Former Laker Lamar Odom was involved in a three team trade today after last night's start of the NBA draft set some changes in motion.  The NBA baller, who left the Dallas Mavs at the end of the regular season, is set to stay home in L.A. where he seemingly wants to be.  But with the Clippers this time.  The AP reports:

An agreement is in place that would send Lamar Odom back to Los Angeles for a second chance with the Clippers and reunite Mo Williams with the Utah Jazz, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday night.

That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because a three-team deal between the Dallas Mavericks, Clippers and Jazz is still contingent on Williams exercising his $8.5 million player option for next season. That person said that was expected to happen by Friday.
 

So is "Khloe & Lamar" back on now?  Meanwhile, his wife Khloe Kardashian Odom turned 28 on Wednesday.  And she posted the above pic of her celebrating the next night (Thursday) with her longtime friends Lauren London (far right) and Malika & Khadijah Haqq (not pictured).  Her girls all Tweeted cute messages saying:

Lauren: Happy Birthday to my girl Khlo (@KhloeKardashian). I love u more than these 140 characters can explain :) xoxo

Khadijah: Happy Birthday @KhloeKardashian You're a diamond in the rough, a golden heart, selfless being, a REAL person and my best friend! Love you!

Malika: Happy Birthday @KhloeKardashian!!! One of the true loves of my life... Blessed with you everyday. May your day be as beautiful as you ♥

 

Khloe also posted the above pic on her birthday of her hand (laced with her huge wedding ring) with Lamar's hand with his band.  And she alluded to his...yeah...in this twitter exchange with a fan:

Fan: “his hands are huuuge! haha.”

Khloe: “Ummmmmm huh. YES THEY ARE ;) LOL.”

Alrighty then....

Pics via Twitter

Melanie Fiona REHEARSES For 2012 BET Awards + Alicia Keys Discusses The Virtues Of EXTRAORDINARY Women

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:14 PM PDT

Melanie Fiona was spotted in LA gearing up for her 2012 BET Awards performance.  See the pics inside and find out what Alicia Keys thinks are the most important virtues of extraordinary women.  

 

R&B starlet Melanie Fiona is ready for her close-up as she prepares to belt out her performance on the stage Sunday for the 2012 BET Awards.

She tweeted, Just got done with rehearsals for the ‪#BETAWARDS2012‬. Super amped! It's gonna be something serious. Xo  Looking good Mel!

 

In other music news......

 

Alicia Keys is featured on the cover of the July/August issue of FAST COMPANY. In the magazine, she dishes on her charity work and reveals what she thinks is the most important virtue of an "Extraordinary Woman."  [Stop that snickering.]  She also talked about her own Keep a Child Alive foundation.

“I started meeting these kids who had been so isolated and alone, and not much younger than me.  It was so deep to me. [AIDS activist] Leigh [Blake] had a very clear vision, that if we could get these kids the right anti-retroviral medication, we could allow them to lead a full life. I dedicated myself to that vision right then.”

 

Watch Alicia reveal why she feels charity work is a great platform above.

OH NO: Lauryn Hill PLEADS GUILTY To Tax Evasion, Faces 3 Years In Prison!

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:38 PM PDT

Ish is not on the up and up for L Boogie.  After the Feds put out notice earlier this month, via legal charges, that Lauryn Hill owed them for three years of taxes, the singer has now plead guilty to tax evasion.

 

Find out what that means for Ms. Hill inside...

A few weeks ago, court documents surfaced saying Jersey native Lauryn Hill (shown above heading into court today) failed to pay her taxes for the 2005-2007 years, despite the fact she earned $1.6 million during that time.

And during her hearing with a federal court magistrate today, the "X-Factor" singer plead guilty to the tax evasion charges.  Sentencing will happen this September, and she faces up to three years and prison plus $75,000 in fines.

Lauryn's lawyer, Nathan Hockman, blamed the government for "targeting her since she's a celebrity" instead of taking responsibility for failing to pay taxes.

"There are many people in society who fail to file their taxes on time who only face civil liability.  They chose Ms. Hill in particular because of who she was."

Well that explains why she thought her lengthy posting as to why she didn't pay her taxes--citing that she had "withdrawn form society" and let the government know already she wasn't paying--was a valid explanation.

The New Jersey News described today's hearing saying:

Hill spoke little at her hearing today and stood attentively with her arms crossed in front of her chest when the judge first addressed her. She appeared in a white button-down shirt, blue blazer and long coral skirt.

She did, however, take issue with two statements made by U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp that she discussed in whispers with Hockman at length.

Hill raised her concerns with Hockman when the judge asked her if anyone had forced her to enter a guilty plea either directly or indirectly, and again when the judge ordered her to undergo mental health counseling as directed by pre-trial intervention services.

Through her attorney, Hill asked the judge to clarify what he meant by the words "directly" and "directed."

"Ms. Hill is very particular about language," Hockman said. "Language is very important to Ms. Hill."

It honestly pains me that Lauryn and the people around her let it get to this point.  Folks must not have learned from Wesley.  Hope it gets handled without jail time being a resolution. 

Pics via SPLASH

EXCLUSIVE: Tweet PARTIES IT UP At NYC Gay Pride, DISHES On Her Return To Music Business

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:53 PM PDT

Blast from the past! Tweet was spotted partying in NYC with Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan after her performance for the 2012 "21-toDrink.com " Gay Pride concert.  And since we've been wondering where she's been lately after hitting the scene 10 years ago, TheYBF.com caught up with the Southern Hummingbird about her return to the music business......

 

This past weekend, Tweet performed at Irving Plaza in NYC for 21-toDrink's KAOS Party where she hung out with L.A. Laker Matt Barnes and "L.A. Basketball Wife" Gloria Govan backstage. And since we haven't heard from her in a while, we chatted with the young looking fab mom (she's 40!) about leaving and returning to the game.  As well as her performance for the Gay Pride concert.

Tweet tells TheYBF, "Music has no color, no race and no creed.....you are free to love whoever you want to love.  I'm here to deliver music and I love everybody." 

The "Oops (Oh My)" singer also revealed to TheYBF.com that she's working on her third album, Simply Tweet (due later this year), after making a return to the music business.  She said she left the business a few years ago after her spirit was shaken by negative experiences associated with the industry. 

She revealed that she became bitter because she felt cheated out of her money and lost her way spiritually.

But now, Tweet is spiritually grounded again and ready to give fans the music they want!  In the meantime, she plans to release new music every Tuesday via her website and Twitter accounts for Tweet Tuesdays. 

Listen to her latest drop "Daydreaming" below:

Welcome back Tweet!

 

Photos via Ricky Day

LeBron James Talks To Oprah About His Proposal To Savannah + Brandy Breaks Down During Interview While Listening To Whitney (Oh, And Adele Is PREGNANT!)

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:14 PM PDT

We've got a few sneak peek of the Big 3's interview with Oprah airing this weekend.  And the fellas are revealing all about LeBron's proposal to Savannah, Chris Bosh's emotional self, Dwyane's maturity, and more.

 

Peep the peeks, plus Brandy's live breakdown, inside...

 

This Sunday, Oprah sits down with the NBA's Miami Heat superstars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for an exclusive interview in Miami at AmericanAirlines Arena (it went down right after the parade this past Monday). She talks with the world champions about their historic win, their friendships on and off the court, “The Decision,” that infamous open letter from Dan Gilbert and Bron's engagement to fiancée Savannah Brinson.

 

LeBron told the cute story of how he prepped to pop the question to his gorgeous fiancee' Savannah Brinson on New Year's Eve. He said, "I was very nervous. It was like a Finals game."

He had Dwyane holding the ring all night at their NYE party. And told him to give it to him quick before he wasn't able to do it. Ha.

And check out the trailer above for Part 1 of the interviewing airing this Sunday, July 1, 8pET on OWN.  Part 2 Airs Next Sunday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

Brandy appeared on HLN yesterday to speak about her upcoming album, plus give her 2 cents on the "Showbiz Tonight" hot topics like Lady Gaga's new suicide song, why Brandy tapped Chris Brown for her "Put It Down" single and, of course, Whitney.

But when Whitney's new "Celebrate" song came on in the background during the show, Brandy had a tearful breakdown saying:

“That’s my first time hearing the snippet of the new song.  It’s tough. This woman has meant everything to me. To know that she’s no longer with us in the physical is very tough and it’s been tough for me and I’m pretty sure everyone who’s been touched by her music.”

She pulled it together and kept it moving like the pro that she is though.  Loves her.

The Randomness:

1.  Damn!  Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes are DIVORCING at 5 years of marriage.  STORY

2.  Adele is PREGNANT!  She announced it on her website today that she and boyfriend Simon (who is 13 years older than her) are expecting.  As of January, Simon said he was still in the process of a divorce from his wife. STORY

Nia Long COVERS 2012 August Issue Of ESSENCE With Her ADORABLE SONS!

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:12 AM PDT

Gorgeous mom Nia Long graces the cover of the August 2012 issue of ESSENCE where she is photographed with her adorable sons.  Get the deets on the issue inside....

We told you earlier that Nia Long had posed for an upcoming ESSENCE Mag cover with her sons Kez and Massai, Jr. (despite the fact Essence tried to say it wasn't true), and now it's out.  

In the August issue, the veteran 41-year-old actress talks about embracing life with her sons, her partner and reconnecting with her father.  She adds that she's never felt more fulfilled. 

“I’m in my forties, post baby and I’m thinner than I’ve been in years. The last step will be letting my hair go natural. That’s when you’ll know I’m free…”
 

MAGAZINE BONUS:

Taylor Gang's 1st Lady Lola Monroe (formerly known as video vixen Angel Lola Luv) covers BE Magazine's 2nd Annual Sexy Summer Print Issue. Inside the mag, she dishes on working with Wiz Khalifa and her thoughts on today's female rappers.  Here are the highlights:

ON WORKING WITH TAYLOR GANG:
“After talking to Wiz about the plan, he told me what he had going on and saw everything I had going on in my movement and he wanted me to represent Taylor Gang...After talking to Wiz about the plan, he told me what he had going on and saw everything I had going on in my movement and he wanted me to represent Taylor Gang. The energy was positive and everything worked out.”

ON RELEASING MIXTAPES:
“It’s important to solidify yourself musically especially as a female. I’ve BEen on my own since the age of fifteen so it’s already a natural way of thinking for me not to wait on anyone and to just go forward, not relying on people.”

ON THE STATE OF FEMALE RAP:
“I think female rap is in a really good state BEcause there are a lot more females that are coming out, and I think it’s important for Hip Hop to have that diversity on a female stand point.”

You feelin' Ms. Monroe?

DRAMA! Golden State Warriors COACH (And Pastor) Mark Jackson At CENTER Of $200K EXTORTION Plot With EX-Stripper!

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Former NBA baller turned pastor Mark Jackson, is at the center of a $200K extortion plot involving an ex-stripper and the FBI!  Get the deets inside....

Former NY Knicks star Mark Jackson was involved in a recent FBI shakedown where his alleged former mistress (pictured above) blackmailed him with explicit photos from their affair.

Back in 2006, Mark, now the co-pastor of True Love Worship Center in Los Angeles and coach of the Golden State Warriors, had a torrid (alleged) affair with ex-stripper Alexis Adams.  During the tryst, Mark reportedly posed for several photos that exposed his genitals and would later come back to haunt him.

With the help of Marcus Shaw (shown above), Alexis, who was upset Mark didn't leave his wife, demanded $200K in exchange for the embarrassing materials. Marcus told him:

“(I'm) not in business of playing games, just securing adequate compensation in safeguarding your reputation from your inappropriate actions and behavior as a Christian, husband, father, and public figure. You did this, I just happen to have pictures and voice recordings. My question to you is, what is it worth to you?  If I wanted to personally humiliate you, I would have already.”

Fearing the worst, Mark contacted the FBI who helped him hatch a scheme with an undercover agent to catch the culprits red-handed.  After a series of phone calls and emails were exchanged, Mark told the duo, 

“I don’t want anyone knowing about this except the ones who already know. I realize that I am not in a position to call the shots but I am asking you to work with me. You will not be sorry when you have the money in hand.”

Of course the exchange never happened as both Marcus and Alexis were subsequently arrested for their antics.  

As the FBI prepares their case, Mark issued a statement saying:

“I recognize the extremely poor judgment that I used . . . in having an affair six years ago — including the embarrassing communication I exhibited during that time. I made some egregious errors. . . . With deepest regret, I want to apologize to my church family. I was wrong. We must live holy.”

Too much....
 
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