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LEFTOVERS: More 2012 BET Awards MOMENTS From Backstage & Inside
FLYING HIGH: Gabby Douglas & John Orozco LAND Spots On The 2012 US Olympic Gymnastics Team!
Former "BBW" Star Jennifer Williams' ESTRANGED Husband Eric Williams ACCUSED Of FATHERING Secret LOVE CHILD?!
2012 BET AWARDS PERFORMANCES: Kanye West, Usher, MMG, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj & More ROCK THE STAGE
2012 BET AWARDS: Beyonce, Jay-Z & Kanye West HOLD IT DOWN INSIDE While Taraji, Monica, Rick Ross & TONS MORE Hit The Red Carpet!
What You Missed On The 2012 BET Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show + Willow Smith's "I Am Me" Video
2012 BET AWARDS WEEKEND: Brandy, LaLa, Wale SCORE SWAG In The Gifting Suite + Trey Songz, Teairra Mari, NeNe & Greg Leakes Hit A POOL Party & More!
Ashanti REUNITES With Irv Gotti For "No One Greater" Ft. French Montana & Meek Mill
Rocsi & Eddie Make First OFFICIAL Appearance At Debra Lee's BET Awards Dinner, Tons Of Celebs Party It Up

LEFTOVERS: More 2012 BET Awards MOMENTS From Backstage & Inside

Posted: 02 Jul 2012 09:06 AM PDT

We've got more highlights & leftovers from last night's 2012 BET Awards. Folks you didn't see on tv and some ish that just need to be discussed.

Check it inside...

When did folks start popping bottles on the front row during the show? And how did Ray-J feel with Kim having better seats than him?

Beyonce won a few awards last night--including Best R&B Artist. And we love the fact she acknowledged the women before her like Lauryn Hill (after BET took that tax dig at Lauryn by writing that joke for Mindless Behavior to say--who probably weren't even born yet when Lauryn was on top).

I see Kim got at least one kiss she was trying her damndest to get last night--because she was surely trying hard to get one from Kanye each time he went on stage. The reality chick was on hand to cheer on her boyfriend Kanye and to hug up on him while dancing to Frankie Beverly & Maze. Gonna say this because it's what everyone was thinking: She acted like a newcomer at the church who didn't know whether she should sing, dance, clap, laugh, or cry. Sure she gained a few more bullet points for her personal brown man handbook, next to the soul food recipes....

And if you were looking for some Hov & Bey interaction--you got it last night. The twosome had a play fight when they were duking it out for Best Video--with both of them having 2 vids each in the running. Cuteness.

And can we discuss Solange's man Alan Ferguson professing his love for her on stage? How sweet! Once Alan won with Beyonce for Best Director for their "Party" video, he thanked Solo for being the love of his life and gushed about her holding him down. I know that's right. Let the world know. Those Carters know how to keep it in the family.

Jay claimed he and Bey were stuck in L.A. traffic and that's why they showed up late--with Hov surprising 'Ye on stage during The Throne's acceptance speech for the first award of the night. And later interrupted him a la Taylor Swift. Gotta love it.

Lauren London hit the stage with Brandy to present. And to confirm she is indeed the newest cast member of "The Game." Which we already knew weeks ago. She looked great though.

Monica & Brandy snapped a pic right before they did their powerful tribute to Whitney Houston. Monica brought everybody to church didn't she?

Brandy was channeling her young Whitney and got hugs from her fam and loved ones after. LOVED the performance and tribute. And B Rocka looks great.

Cissy caught up with The Throne back stage--wonder what that convo was like. Hopefully Cissy spit some mothering knowledge into Kanye's ear about his latest "doings" he's parading around.

Just sayin'.

Mariah looked fabulous last night as she was one of the surprise appearances for Whitney's tribute. Finally a dress that's flattering and she was glowing again.

Speaking of being taken to church--Cissy didn't leave a dry eye while singing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for her daughter Whitney. And I rarely get moved to tears during a tribute but GOODNESS.

Over in the FORD Hotspot, Tocarra Jones chatted up celebs who stopped by:

Like the sexy Boris Kodjoe and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

Chaka had men asking to be her prey all night on Twitter. Chick is on cougar status for real with this new bod of hers. WORK.

This was Terrence J and Rocsi's last BET Awards hurrah before they exit "106 & Park". The twosome said their goodbyes throughout the night. Next projects haven't been revealed yet. But we have an idea about Rocsi's...

YMCMB rolled deep to the Awards. And Birdman sat next to his daughter Bria in the audience.

Nicki hit up the press room after winning her Best Female Hip Hop Artist category. She said during her acceptance speech she's won the award 3 years in a row--and sounded slightly sarcastic. We don't blame her for saying it because it's clear the category is set up for her to win every year. But then again, so is the industry. One rapstress at a time is allowed we guess...

She kicked it with Swizzy in the audience.

Taraji was spotted back stage kiki'ing it up with Kevin Hart and her girl Wendy Raquel Robinson.

Shannon Brown was by his wife Monica's side all night in the audience.

Can we discuss how HOT Chante Moore looks these days? Goodness. Overly bronzed--yes. But it worked. Her tribute to Donna Summer was on point. And she looks fabulous. Her estranged hubby Kenny lattimore was also there. Wonder how awkward that is...

Kerry Washington looked sleek while backstage with her Django Unchained co-star Jamie Foxx. Jamie also had his gorgeous daughter Corrine there.

This dress was everything for Ms. Elle Varner by the way, who was spotted back in the press room. She had Twitter going nuts about her curves. WORK.

A few folks we missed on the red carpet:

"Let's Stay Together" star Kyla Pratt rocked a coral and white BCBG dress.

And the OMG Girlz kept it extra colorful as usual before their pre-show performance.

And look who hit the awards together holding hands and hugged up in the audience all night--Diamond (who looked nice by the way and is much more well spoken than I expected) and Soulja Boy. Interesting that we haven't seen them together in a while. But since Scrappy came out blasting her about cheating on him with Soulja, we find it interesting these to pop up extra couple-like again.

They caught up with Big Tigga and Wendy during the aftershow. And if you were wondering what made Soulja break down so hard during the Whitney tribute (you know you were asking yourself some questions), he revealed that it was hard for him to just know that Whitney is gone after he saw her several times right before that with Ray-J. And since his own brother also recently died, it became an emotional tribute for him. Dude was touched.

And Meagan Good and her new hubby DeVon Franklin also hit up the aftershow. Looking so in love and simply beautiful. By the way, they revealed that at their wedding, they jumped the actual broom used in Jumping The Broom--the movie where the two met.

Marsha Ambrosius was also spotted at the aftershow in a cute look. Se said she felt like a British chick who just snuck in to the industry though a back door and it felt great losing to Beyonce. because she loves hearing her name even nominated in the same category as the other fabulous women Ha.

By the way, Debra Lee and Londell McMillan (who was glued to her side all night in case you didn't notice) are clearly out about their relationship now. Yep, they're dating. And have been for a while. At least that's what we hear...

FLYING HIGH: Gabby Douglas & John Orozco LAND Spots On The 2012 US Olympic Gymnastics Team!

Posted: 02 Jul 2012 08:02 AM PDT

YBF athletes Gabby Douglas and John Orozco secured spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team over the weekend! And this is BIG. It doesn't happen often. See pics of Gabby, John and the rest of TEAM USA inside.....

Carrying on the legacies of Dominique Dawes (didn't we all want to be her back in the day?) and Chainey Umphrey, both Gabby Douglas and John Orozco will compete for US gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Gabby stepped from the shadows of Olympic favorite, Jordyn Wieber, to win the Olympic trials and the only guaranteed spot for the London Games. She said,

"Everyone was telling me you have this great potential and you can be on top. I didn't believe that, but everyone was just telling me to believe in myself. I did and I'm kind of up on top and it's amazing."

Gabby's been dubbed the "Flying Squirrel."

Also, YBF chick Elizabeth Price finished fourth overall for the Women's team and was picked as an alternate.

Love that little black girls (and the world) have YBF chicks to watch this Olympic season!

And on the men's side, John Orozco finished second overall and also secured a spot on the men's team.

Congrats to the new gymnastics TEAM USA!

Former "BBW" Star Jennifer Williams' ESTRANGED Husband Eric Williams ACCUSED Of FATHERING Secret LOVE CHILD?!

Posted: 02 Jul 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Former "BBW" star Jennifer Williams was hit with a bombshell recently when a woman accused her husband Eric Williams of fathering her baby! Deets about the baby knot inside....

As she works through the legal issues of her pending divorce, Jennifer Williams was jolted recently after a woman in Pennsylvania claimed to have gotten knocked up by her estranged husband Eric Williams.

Tavia Serena Cannon filed a Complaint for Support in PA last week claiming Eric is her baby's daddy and she wants some child support cash. Tavia, who claims she gave birth in October 2011, says the child was conceived in early 2011 BEFORE Jen filed for divorce in June.

Sources close to Jen say she didn't know about Tavia and this comes as a surprise. But did it? And with her divorce is still pending in a NJ court, I'm sure she'll ask Eric to hit up a paternity test since the cheating may just help her case.

The Randomness:

1. Michael Jordan's son Marcus arrested for disorderly conduct. Yeah, the same one who was trying to solicit a prostitute on Twitter recently. Where's Juanita?. Story.

2. Is Tameka Raymond using Usher's stalker against him in court to get custody of their sons? Story.

2012 BET AWARDS PERFORMANCES: Kanye West, Usher, MMG, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj & More ROCK THE STAGE

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 10:35 PM PDT

Hitting the stage to perform "Climax," Usher was joined by music's finest from Kanye West and Maze to Nicki Minaj and Chante Moore who all graced the stage for the 2012 BET Awards. Watch performance clips and check the pics inside.....

Tonight's 2012 BET Awards started off with a stellar performance by the G.O.O.D. Music Group who kicked off the show with their performance of "Mercy." Lots of energy. And Kanye's semi-freestyle was something for the books.

And the planned "surprise" from Hov during The Throne's acceptance speech (and hilariously interrupted 'Ye later).

Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group also hit the stage and performed hits including "Bag Of Money."

Melanie Fiona killed her performance of "The Wrong Side Of Love." Chick's peformance game has definitely been upgraded over the last couple of years. One of my fave performances of the night honestly.

Another fave--Maze featuring Frankie Beverly performed on tv for the first time ever (WTF took so long--they are royalty!). And a tribute to the group included performances by Joe, Tyrese and Faith Evans.

A shirtless Chris Brown, who had half of his body painted like a robot, performed "Don't Wake Me Up" including a series of stunts and acrobatic moves.

Chante Moore did a hot tribute to Donna Summer where she performed "Bad Girls" and "Love To Love You Baby." And don't miss the super high note she hits at the end.

Also.......

D'Angelo made an anticipated return to the stage where he performed "Untitled" & more. Unfortunately....the shirt stayed on. But he sounded like he never left.

Kevin Hart's Real Husbands of Hollywood returned starring Kevin and Samuel along with Anthony Anderson and Faizon Love. Fun-ty.

Nicki Minaj showcased her ASSets during a performance of "Beez In The Trap" where she was joined by a cadre of sexy female dancers.

For the Whitney Houston tribute, Monica performed "I Love The Lord" while Brandy sang "I'm Your Baby Tonight" & "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Loved her channeling young Whitney. The ladies were followed by an emotional tribute from Nippy's brother Gary Houston and her mom Cissy Houston. Cissy left everyone in tears with her take on "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Afterwards, Chaka Khan came out to perform "I'm Every Woman." The tribute kicked off with an openng from Mariah.

Tyga also hit the stage to close out with "Rack City" and Cash Out.

Watch the 2012 BET AWARD performances here (will be updated throughout the night):

2012 BET AWARDS: Beyonce, Jay-Z & Kanye West HOLD IT DOWN INSIDE While Taraji, Monica, Rick Ross & TONS MORE Hit The Red Carpet!

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 08:03 PM PDT

LaLa Anthony was among the fab YBF folks seen walking the red carpet in LA for the 2012 BET Awards red carpet. See pics of LaLa, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and others on the carpet while Beyonce, Jay-Z, Solange and Kanye West and Kim K. held it down inside the auditorium.

Wearing a shimmery jumpsuit from the Lois London design house, LaLa Anthony was among the first of the fab celebs to walk the red carpet for the 2012 BET Awards Red Carpet. Can't decide if we're loving the look..

She got a big kiss from Big Tigger, who rocked a custom Brian Keith suit, as he hosted the pre-show.

Inside the auditorium, Beyonce was spotted walking to her seat after the show started in a bright yellow high slit one sleeved gown. Post-baby bod still on point. Stunning.

Actress Tatyana Ali stung the crowd with her bumblebee inspired outfit.

Nadine Ellis looked stunning in a THEIA summery printed gown from the Spring 2012 Collection.

Rapper A$AP Rocky rocked his skinny jeans.

Yolanda Adams performed during a special gospel tribute during the show.

Rapper Lola Monroe showed off her assets. And for once, we're actually feeling the dress on her.

Flo Rida arrived with his new-new boo Melyssa Ford. Told y'all they reunited.

Jaden and Willow Smith posed on the carpet together.

Newlywed actress Meagan Good wore a gorgeous white dress from BCBG. Hope she doesn't become the new LisaRaye with all this white. And still hate her for having this ridiculous perfect and flawless skin. She looks amazing.

Of course she posed with her new husband DeVon Franklin.

Rapper Tyga was there...in a leather shirt.

Monica posed with her husband Shannon Brown.

Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins showed off her stunning figure.

Hip Hop artist Shanell posed for Ford Motor Co. I see she's still trying...

Kelly Price was there decked out in red.

Actress Kenya Moore and possible "RHOA" addition also posed it up.

We loved BET CEO Debra Lee and her little black dress.

"The Game" star Wendy Raquel Robinson rocked big curls to compliment her yellow cut out BCBG gown for a gorgeous look.

Singers Michelle Williams and Letoya Luckett posed together.

Rapper Common walked the carpet.

Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank announced their new TGT group and upcoming tour.

Mindless Behavior posed with Samuel Jackson and wife LaTanya.

Model Toccara Jones a triple anomal print look that I think we're loving.

Trey Songz turned heads on the carpet.

Model Selita Ebanks was there in a sexy Falguni and Shane Peacock dress with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes & handbag. Fabulous risk-taking look for her.

Taraji P. Henson was a presenter during the show.

Actor Jamie Foxx was seen rocking a full beard.

Rick Ross and the Maybach Music Group (including Wale) were spotted arriving.

Rick Ross kicked it with Jermaine Dupri outside the auditorium.

Hey JD!

Rapper 2 Chainz hit the carpet with his white cup.

Terry Crews arrived with wife Rebecca.

MC Lyte held down the voice overs for this year's show.

Miguel donned an all-red 3 piece look.

Regina King had on our least fave look of the night. Nt even sure where one would find these pants.

Rocsi Diaz co-hosted the pre show alongside Tamar Braxton & Terrence J., and was spotted yesterday making the rounds with boo Eddie Murphy.

Actress Porscha Coleman went for a "memorable" outfit. This ish is horrible actually. Even if it was Halloween.

Michelle Williams chatted with her fans on the carpet. Looking great 'Chelle!

"R&B Divas" star Faith Evans made her rounds...in cheetah print leggings.

Rapper Big Sean walked away the 2012 Best New Artist. This open leather vest though to reveal the non-bigness (well, not there at least) is killing me.

Host Samuel Jackson walked the carpet with wife LaTanya Richardson.

"The Game" star Hosea Chanchez rocked a royal blue suit.

Craig Wayans and Damian Wayans walked the carpet together.

Actress Erica Hubbard wore a bright orange gown.

Nadine later posed with Laurieann Gibson, who rocked an entire MCM outfit and looked like a walking handbag.

Swizz Beatz was seen arriving in his island jungle inspired pants.

"Beautiful Surprise" singer Tamia rocked a black Oscar de la Renta gown with a red Alexander McQueen jeweled clutch. Loves the look.

Crooner Kenny Lattimore kept it cool in all white for the carpet.

Rev. Al Sharpton posed with LaTanya.

Slim, trim and sexy Chaka Khan walked the carpet revealing her slimmer frame.

Taraji P. Henson posed it up with her co-star Kevin Hart.

A very dapper looking Ray J. was also spotted on the red carpet.

Angela Bassett wore a cap sleeve scalloped v-neck black lace cocktail dress over midnight satin from THEIA's Fall 2012 Collection.

Photos via WireImage/Various

What You Missed On The 2012 BET Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show + Willow Smith's "I Am Me" Video

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 06:23 PM PDT

The 2012 BET Awards red carpet pre-show just wrapped. And we've got the highlights you missed inside. Plus Willow Smith stopped by to premiere her new video "I Am Me."....

Tamar Braxton (pictured above arriving on the red carpet with hubby Vince) headed up the fashion reporting for tonight's red carpet. While Big Tigga, Rocsi & Terrence also corresponding with celebs. Here's a few major highlights that went down on the red carpet:

TGT is official folks. Tyrese, Ginuwine, & Tank hit the carpet to say they are 100% formed their new group (that they've been talking about for years).
Performances from A$AP Rocky & Swizzy--"Goldie" and "Street Knock"; OMG Girlz (introduced by Tameka "Tiny" Cottle) --"Gucci This, Gucci That," (pictured above) Elle Varner--"Refill," Driicky Graham "Snap Backs & Tattoos", French Montana, Machine Gun Kelly & Future
LeToya Luckett & Michelle Williams had a mini-Destiny's Child reunion. LeToya said she's looking forward to seeing the Whitney Houston tribute. While Michelle said she can't wait to see D'Angelo.
Big Sean said he was almost too nervous to perform last year, bt this year he hopes he's ready. (And by the looks of that opening act that just went down, he wasn't.)
Common was given the first award of the night--the Centric Award.

And here's Willow Smith's brand new video for "I Am Me" that debuted during the pre-show:

Pic via Twitter

2012 BET AWARDS WEEKEND: Brandy, LaLa, Wale SCORE SWAG In The Gifting Suite + Trey Songz, Teairra Mari, NeNe & Greg Leakes Hit A POOL Party & More!

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Brandy, the OMG Girlz, and Wale were among the plenty celebs spotted picking up free swag yesterday before the 2012 BET AWARDS. See their pics inside and photos from other BET Weekend events like Kevin Liles' pool party with Trey Songz, NeNe & Greg Leaks and LaLa's birthday lunch.

Yesterday,

LaLa Anthony, rocking knee high Givenchy boots and cutoff shorts, scored a new pair of headphones and sneakers in the 2012 BET Awards Celebrity Gifting Suite held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Big Tigger picked up a few haircare products.

BET CEO Debra Lee made her rounds.

Brandy posed with Miss Jessie's Co-CEO Titi Branch.

Busta Rhymes was also there.

Michelle Williams posed with rapper Diamond.

Diamond also scored some hair products.

Meek Mill checked out the phone products.

And Diggy Simmons kicked it with the cute OMG Girlz.

Hey Diggy!

Big Sean brought his mom along for some free ish. Sweet!

Elle Varner also picked up some natural hair products.

Tank was spotted.

Funnyman Kevin Hart made the rounds.

The host of this year's show, Samuel Jackson, was there.

Craig Wayans and Damian Wayans made the rounds.

Also on Saturday,

Kevin Liles hosted the 2nd Annual KWL Management BET Awards Summer Pool Soiree featuring Grey Goose’s finest Cherry Noir cocktails and custom Adidas sneakers for VIP guests.

Folks like Trey Songz, Big Sean, Young Jeezy, Drumma Boy (Producer), Timbaland, Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis Colts), Major Wright and DJ D-Nice were all spotted poolside.

Greg and NeNe Leakes posed with Kevin and his wife Erica.

Reality chick and singer Teairra Mari was there.

Estelle rocked some hot polka-dot shoes while poolside.

Kevin posed with John Salley and Dwight Freeney.

Laura Govan and Imani Showalter posed with Trey.

NeNe also posed with Chef Roble.

On Friday,

La La Anthony celebrated her birthday in style with an exclusive brunch for friends at Bagatelle to kick off the 2012 BET Awards weekend. The brunch cocktails were provided by X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.

Former Dirty Money star Kaleena was there.

LaLa posed with with her BFF Po and stylist Jason Holden.

Eva Marcille also got into the birthday spirit as the guests had a cake decorating contest.

And the lovely Tamia was also in attendance.

Photos via: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images North America

Ashanti REUNITES With Irv Gotti For "No One Greater" Ft. French Montana & Meek Mill

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 12:33 PM PDT

Murder Inc. lives again as Ashanti reunites with her former producer Irv Gotti for her latest track, "No One Greater" featuring French Montana and Meek Mill. Listen inside....

Off her upcoming Braveheart disc dropping this fall, Ashanti taps her former Inc. cohort for a track called "No One Greater." The street banger adds both French Montana and Meek Mill for a little extra something.

Listen to "No One Greater" here:

You feelin' it?

Rocsi & Eddie Make First OFFICIAL Appearance At Debra Lee's BET Awards Dinner, Tons Of Celebs Party It Up

Posted: 01 Jul 2012 11:26 AM PDT

Looks like BET's "106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz is ready to fess up about her relationship with veteran actor Eddie Murphy. After claiming to be just "coffee buddies who are just working together" and their week long romantic vacay in Maui, the twosome were extra public with their PDA at last night's Pre-Awards dinner hosted by Rocsi's boss Debra Lee. How interesting.

Lots of pics and deets inside...

Looks like Rocsi has officially solidified herself a job after she leaves "106 & Park" this year. What that job is exactly...who knows. But we're taking an educated guess that it involves the usual--being Eddie's chick and seeing what opportunities she can make from that.

We're told Rocsi is "head over heels in love." So it's no shocker she was anything but shy about making it known they were very much together at last night's Pre-BET Awards dinner at Union Station in L.A. Debra Lee even called them out during her welcome speech as being there together. Awwwwwkward.....

We're told by a source on BET's production team that the two will indeed hit tonight's red carpet together--hand in hand...

Rocsi looked nice in a navy halter style cocktail dress as she stayed close to Eddie's side all night and snapped pics with Cedric The Entertainer and Spike Lee.

Ciara flaunted her gams in this high slit plunging V black dress and Louboutin pumps. Sexy.

And she chatted it up with Spike Lee & wife Tonya. Wonder if she was campaigning for another movie role.

Rocsi's co-host and Think Like A Man actor Terrence J hit the carpet looking dapper with his girlfriend Selita Ebanks. She looked modelicious in her high slit draping white gown.

And Selita had some fun posing it up inside the posh dinner with her girl Estelle.

BET actors Tatyana Ali and Hosea Chanchez made their way inside. Loving this tangerine chic dress on Tatyana.

Michelle Williams hit the carpet in a tan and white maxi dress and kept her look soft with a few long waves:

And she caught up with her former Destiny's Child groupmate LeToya Luckett on the carpet.

Kenny Lattimore and Wendy Raquel Robinson all grabbed a pic inside.

Wendy's co-star on "The Game," Barry Floyd (TeeTee), also hit the carpet.

The fabulous Tamia kept it fab in a sexy plunging V blue mini dress and jeweled gold clutch and matching gold belt.

Model Beverly Johnson kept it simple...and perky...in all black.

Melanie Fiona looked gorge as usual in a cobalt blue curve hugging dress with gold booties and a pop of orange on the lips. Loves it.

Diggy Simmons looking extra cute with his 17-year-old-too-young-for-these-chicks self.

"efill" singer Elle Varner sparkled all over the carpet in this silver & white sheer and sequined mini dress. Wish she wouldn't have done a red satin purse or red headband with it though.