The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• RUMOR CONTROL: VH1 Denies ANYONE Has Been FIRED From "BBW LA" + Bambi And Laura Govan THREATEN Each Other On Twitter
• CAUGHT ON TAPE: Juvenile's SON Young Juve ARRESTED For ASSAULT In Florida, BEATS UP A Female
• FLAWLESS: Halle Berry Gets SHEER & SEXY For "Cloud Atlas" Russian Premiere
• MUSIC FAB: Solange Knowles Teases New Single "True" With Artwork + Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown & Luda Drop FULL "Everyday Birthday" Track
• MASSIVE CELEBRITY COSTUME ROUNDUP: How Your Fave Celebs Celebrated Halloween...
• Denzel Washington GETS SEXY For "The Hollywood Reporter" + RZA REVEALS Wu-Tang Clan's GROUPIE SEX SECRETS In GQ
• Swizz Beatz's "Everyday Birthday" VIDEO TRAILER Ft. Chris Brown & Ludacris + Bobby V's "Put It In" VIDEO SHOOT Ft. K. Michelle
• Rihanna CROWNED The Queen of West Hollywood, PARTIES With Chris Brown & Evelyn Lozada At Her Halloween Party

RUMOR CONTROL: VH1 Denies ANYONE Has Been FIRED From "BBW LA" + Bambi And Laura Govan THREATEN Each Other On Twitter Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:22 AM PDT VH1 has cleared up the rumors about who was fired off their hit show "Basketball Wives LA." Find out the real deal inside and see Laura Govan and Bambi going at it on Twitter..... Though VH1 initially stayed silent when rumors hit the web that four of its six stars had been fired from "BBW LA," the network has now spoken out to clear up the mess. In a statement posted on their blog. VH1 said, The time has come to set the record straight. We can officially tell you all that despite the widespread reports, none of them are true. There have been absolutely no casting decisions made regarding the next season of the show. So does that mean all of the ladies will be back for season 3?  Gloria Govan isn't so sure about that. She spoke to TMZ saying "BBW LA" producers were upset with her for not allowing cameras film her wedding to Matt Barnes and VH1's statement is just a ploy to get the "fired" ladies to show up at the reunion taping.  WOMP. The situation does seem highly suspicious since VH1 took a very long time to clear up the rumors. And watch Gloria give here opinion on the situation yesterday below:   And in other "BBW LA" news..... Laura Govan is feuding with Malaysia Pargo's friend Bambi on Twitter.  Both ladies exchanged nasty barbs online and seemed to makes threats toward each other.  Laura also threw a jab at Bambi saying she won't be invited to the reunion because she isn't a cast member. But the nastiest jab of all was when Bambi called out Laura's fiancee Gilbert Arenas for being a cheater.   This chick STAYS talking about dudes buying her and er girls "presents" simply for "their company."  She was beefing with Brooke Bailey about the same thing regarding Brooke's man buying Bambi stuff as well.  It will be interesting to see if the ladies play nice with each other during the reunion special (which tapes November 10th in L.A.).  Fighting and bullying wasn't a good look for the Miami cast, and it won't work out well for L.A. either.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Juvenile's SON Young Juve ARRESTED For ASSAULT In Florida, BEATS UP A Female Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:38 AM PDT Young Juve, the son of rapper Juvenile, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a couple outside of a Halloween party in Orlando, FL on Wednesday.  Get details about the altercation and watch fight footage inside... Young Juve, the son of rapper Juvenile, was busted in Orlando, FL on Halloween for allegedly assaulting a couple leaving a party.   Footage from the altercation has surfaced online and shows Young Juve viciously punching a female who is seen lying on the ground. During the fight, Juvenile (in a black t-shirt) is seen trying to restrain his son and escorts him to a waiting SUV before driving off. Young Juve says the fight broke out because his mother and sister had been disrespected by the couple (mainly the male).  He tweeted,  Though the clip only shows him assaulting the female, it can be assumed from the tweets that he also hit the male.  He also tweeted that people will understand what happened once more fight videos are posted.  I guess that's how we're proving points now...waiting on videos of the fight. Ironically, Juvenile had his own Florida brawl a few months ago in Miami outside of a club.  Sigh....maybe father and son need to stay out of the club and get out of Florida.   Watch a clip of the fight and the aftermath here (warning NSFW):     EXTRAS: The family of Natina Reed is accusing the Gwinnett Police Dept. of dragging its feet in the investigation of her death. They also requested more infomation from the police saying they feel the police report tells them very little about Natina's death and they need it for closure.  The family said the story that Natina was living in a motel is not true, she was just there in between moving into a new home.   Story.

FLAWLESS: Halle Berry Gets SHEER & SEXY For "Cloud Atlas" Russian Premiere Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:36 AM PDT Her movie Cloud Atlas may not have done too well here in the states, but Halle Berry is surely keeping her promo tour going.  And chick is looking fabulous.   Check out her sexy little black sheer dress as she slayed over in Russia for the premiere... 46-year-old Halle Berry hit the Russian premiere of Cloud Atlas Thursday night.  She rocked a chevron patterned bodice sheer paneled black leather dress.  An chick is looking hotter than EVER. Halle told Entertainment Weekly in a recent interview about how playing 6 very different characters in the movie (like the older Korean man Dr. Orvid) required makeup & styling that made her unrecognizable.  Even to her daughter Nahla: 'The real test was that my daughter saw all of my costumes, and loved them, but one day, when I came up to her as Dr Ovid, she looked at the guy, and thought he was probably weird, because of his eye thing,' she said. 'Then when I said, "Hi sweetheart," she had an out of body experience. 'I swear I saw her little spirit leave her body and go to Cleveland. She’s still not over it. It was so terrifying for her, to hear my voice coming out of that man.' Aww!   Flawless. Pics: Getty/Reuters

MUSIC FAB: Solange Knowles Teases New Single "True" With Artwork + Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown & Luda Drop FULL "Everyday Birthday" Track Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:20 PM PDT Fly chick Solange Knowles is prepping her third single for the masses.  Check out her artwork & deets for her upcoming track "True", plus listen to Swizz Beatz's much awaited new track "Everyday Birthday" featuring Chris Brown & Ludacris.... As a follow up to her A & B side singles, "Losing You" & "Sleep In The Park,"  Solange will be dropping her next single "True" on November 27th. The YBF chick wrote the track with Devyn Hines, who she's posing with in the above pic, to promote the new single.  The shot was taken from the same vintage Clueless-style shoot from her "Losing You" project. Solo posted the promo pic on her blog, as well as two images whose words can only be read when you adjust your computer screen's angle's to catch the appropriate amount of light: This black image has the words to the song written over it. This red image has the details about the track and its release date.  The song was also produced by the twosome, and will be out Nov. 27th digitally on Terrible Records.  And if you were concerned about how the Brooklyn-based babe made out in the Sandy Superstorm...she and her son Julez have been out of the country in Mexico.  And she tweeted that they will be extending their vacay: Guess me and Julez will be in Mexico a lot longer than planned....#homeawayfromhome....Seriously worried for my peeps tho.       In other music news, the much anticipated full single from Swizzy, Breezy & Luda--"Everyday Birthday"--just hit the net.  Check out the club banger below: The video, shot in Cannes, is set to drop soon.  But for now, Happy Birthday everyone.   The Randomness: 1.  Billionaire NYC Mayor Bloomberg has given his official endorsement to President Obama.  In 2008, he didn't endorse either candidate.  But he has decided that after this Sandy fiasco, a candidate who will put climate change as a priority needs to be in office.  STORY

MASSIVE CELEBRITY COSTUME ROUNDUP: How Your Fave Celebs Celebrated Halloween... Posted: 01 Nov 2012 06:14 PM PDT Halloween is over, but not the round up of who dressed up as what.  Check out tons of pics of your fave celebs putting on their fab & foolywang costumes....   Kim and Kanye celebrated Halloween at her own superhero style bash at LIV nightclub in Miami last night.  Kim's family & friends did a whole Batman theme--which, of course, made Kanye Batman and her Catwoman.    Over at Mansion in Atlanta, Stevie J & Joseline (who people used as costumes themselves) went as the Pope and a nun.  How totally appropriate....   By the way, WTF is going on Benzino?  Let's get some pep in our step please. T-Pain was also there in a funny decked out scary costume... Usher surprised his son Naviyd at school by dressing up as a colorful pelican (likely the star of Rio) and he brought Grandma Patton along.  Naviyd looked surprised...but scared as all get out. Toya Wright went as Wonderwoman...and isn't losing that high side ponytail anytime soon apparently.   Ludacris and his girl Eudoxie ixnayed the couples' theme for costumes, but still kept it fun: Luda went as New Orleans Hornets baller Anthony Davis (ha!), while his girlfriend Eudoxie went as a zebra: Or possibly just rocked a zebra print catsuit from American Apparel to be a video vixen/groupie or something.  Chick is gorge though.   Over on "106 & Park", Bow Wow & Shorty Da Prince went as old men, while Paigion went as an Evil Queen. Meek Mill popped up to kick it with the crew too. Just for S's and G's...Miley Cyrus went as Nicki Minaj.  Those square butt pads are on point. Natalie Nunn and her husband Jacob kept it zombie inspired. Monica posted her kiddies Rocko & Romelo looking adorbs.   Lance Gross took it back to the early rap days in Cali with that jheri curl. Keyshia Cole's son DJ was in all his super hero glory.  And mom and dad got in on the festivities as a baby and a pimp...apparently:   Braylon Edwards hit up a party looking like a Chippendale dancer or playgirl stripper.  How are YOU doin Bray Bray? Holly Robinson Peete went as Prince for the day. Faith Evans posted a cute pic of her son as Spongebob.   Not sure what Eva Marcille is, but she was having fun with a little cutie on Halloween. Mariah, Nick and Dem Babies Roc & Roe went as the 3 bears with MiMi as Goldilocks: So cute!   Christina Milian partied it up with her mom who put on a sassy costume herself, while Chris tapped into her sexy vampire ways: Someone was serious about that face. Over in Sydney, Australia, Mel B. and Stephen took the kids out trick or treating: Phoenix went as Sylvester while Angel and Madison put on cutesy Halloween gear with Stephen in a blue wig:   Fun times for the family!   J.Lo and Casper went as a 70's hippie couple.  They also celebrated their 1 year anniversary this week and tweeted love dovey messages to each other about it. Diddy's cutie Chance Combs went as Bat Girl: Absolutely adorable.  And she looks just like her mom. Radio Personality Egypt showed off her baby girl Kendall on her first Halloween.  Cute! Kevin Hart kept it hilarious & 70's style with his girlfriend Eniko.  These two...   And Deelishis showed her T&A in a gold leotard.  All to become...Flavor Flav!  I see she's paying homage to who made her.  SMH. Check out our previous posts on Rihanna & Chris Brown's costumes HERE & HERE in case you missed them. Photo Credit: Napoleon Meadors, Twitter

Denzel Washington GETS SEXY For "The Hollywood Reporter" + RZA REVEALS Wu-Tang Clan's GROUPIE SEX SECRETS In GQ Posted: 01 Nov 2012 04:16 PM PDT Movie icon Denzel Washington covers the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter where he reveals how he has remained relevant and successful all these years.  Get the highlights inside and find out what RZA revealed about Wu-Tang Clan and how they handled bangin out their groupies inside...  In the November 2012 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, veteran actor Denzel Washington reflects on his entry into Hollywood in 1982 with "St. Elsewhere" and reveals how he's remained relevant for over 30 years.  And with his film Flight already getting critical acclaim, there indeed more from Denzy to come.  Here are the highlights: On not giving into "Hollywood vices" during his career: In a 1986 article with Essence, he said, “I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me — spiritually and financially.” He's amended that statement recent to say he only semi-given up drinking. On spirituality in his life: Denzel says he reads the Bible daily and is currently reading the Psalms. He enjoys Psalm 56, which contains the line: “Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; the fighting daily oppresseth me.” On Hollywood's and roles for Black women: He says Hollywood is much tougher for black women than black men. “And the darker the woman, definitely. But then it’s all relative: The 40-year-old whatever-color woman says, ‘Well, you know, the 30-year-old is getting all the jobs.’” On supporting President Obama He gave the Obama campaign $2,300 four years ago and he says he was invited to play basketball with the President but didn’t because “my knees are shot.” On letting his mother call the shots: He says he brought in his mother, Lennis, to negotiate a deal with Harvey Weinstein when they couldn’t come to terms for Denzel’s directing debut, Antwone Fisher. He said his mother did the deal with Weinstein’s. On gay marriage: “I have my own beliefs, and I keep them to myself.” On Tony Scott, who had directed five Washington films,  committing suicide Aug. 19. “I was shocked by his death. I’m still shocked. If you had given me a list of 25 people, I don’t think I’d have picked him. You don’t know. You just don’t know. You don’t know what’s inside a man’s head.” In other movie news......   Legendary hip hop producer turned movie autuer RZA appears in the November issue of GQ where he talks about his progression from music to movies and the making of The Man With The Iron Fists, which he created and also produced the soundtrack for.  He also has a way with words when talking about his sexcapades with groupies.  Here are the highlights:   On turning to Quentin Tarantino in order to execute his vision for The Man With The Iron Fists: “I knew the vision [for Iron Fists] was in my head. I knew I could do it. But I knew I had to learn how to do it. I went to a proper teacher, and he [Quentin Tarantino] accepted me as a student.” On his time with the Wu-Tang Clan: “I just had to get out the cage, kid. Had to get out the cage. And I enjoyed that shit, man. I had a lot of fun. For two years straight, I had super fun. I had all kind of pu**ies, spent millions of dollars for hundreds of bitches, you know what I mean? I really ran wild and had five girlfriends, probably. Anything. I’d f*ck anything. I was on it, kid.” On the Wu-Tang Clan’s rule of not permitting girls in the studio: “Dirty always tried to break the rule. Argued with me over it. No women. I mean, in the beginning, on the first album, maybe somebody would bring a bitch and everybody’d f*ck her on the roof, like a gang bang. But no, not in the studio. Not in the studio.” GANG BAG?  Wow. The Man With The Iron Fists hit theaters November 2.

Swizz Beatz's "Everyday Birthday" VIDEO TRAILER Ft. Chris Brown & Ludacris + Bobby V's "Put It In" VIDEO SHOOT Ft. K. Michelle Posted: 01 Nov 2012 01:23 PM PDT   Producer Swizz Beatz has released the trailer for his upcoming "Everyday Birthday" video featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris. Watch the clip inside and see photos of Bobby V and K. Michelle on the set of his "Put It In" video..... Hip Hop tastemaker Swizz Beatz has released the trailer for his "Everyday Birthday" video featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris.  Described as the first in a series of "memorable moments," the video was shot by Taj TPK and filmed over a 3-day period in Cannes with scenes from Hotel Martinez, Club Palais and Gotha Club.  The fellas tweeted plenty of photos from the shoot back in July. When asked about the song, which he produced with Jukebox, Swizz said, "I was inspired to do a song that people can listen to every day and celebrate life, just have fun. When you wake up, you’re born again so every day is your birthday!!" The video for “Everyday Birthday” will premiere November 4th on MTV and be available on iTunes on November 6th.   Watch the "Everyday Birthday" trailer here: I see the fellas are having a ball. In other music videos..... R&B crooner Bobby V. was on the set filming the video for his "Put It In" single with "LAHH ATL" star K. Michelle recently. The bump and grind ballad appears on Bobby V's latest disc Dusk Till Dawn.' Shot in Atlanta by G. Visuals, the video shows the pair singing to each other and even features K. Michelle in a sexy bedroom scene.     In case you missed it, listen to the track "Put It In" below:

Rihanna CROWNED The Queen of West Hollywood, PARTIES With Chris Brown & Evelyn Lozada At Her Halloween Party Posted: 01 Nov 2012 10:22 AM PDT Pop star Rihanna was crowned the Queen of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval yesterday during a ceremony and Halloween bash attended by Chris Brown and Evelyn Lozada.  See the celebs in their costumes and watch Rihanna's acceptance speech inside.   Last night, pop star Rihanna was named Queen of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval by the City of West Hollywood.  During her acceptance speech, she said,  "Thank you so much.  I feel really special.  I do feel like a queen right now.  This means a lot.  I'm not from this city so it's big deal to be honored by the Gay and Lesbian community.  I will make you guys proud.  I'm very excited to be welcomed and accepted." She was presented the honor by West Hollywood Councilmembers John J. Duran and John Heilman, West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Abbe Land, West Hollywood Mayor Jeffrey Prang and West Hollywood Councilmember John D'Amico at Greystone Manor Supperclub. The good news couldn't have come at a better time as Rihanna was dealt a crushing blow overseas with the cancellation of her UK show "Styled To Rock" due to poor ratings.   In the meantime, the success of her "Diamonds" single and the release of Unapologetic (Nov. 19th) should keep a smile on her face.    After the ceremony.... Rihanna got a surprise visit from her mother Monica Braithwaite. Awww a "proud parent" moment.    And after the ceremony......   Rihanna donned a green wedding-like dress and veil and partied it up with "BBW" star Evelyn Lozada and her daughter Shaniece and Shaniece's new boobs at the Halloween bash thrown in her honor at Greystone Manor. Evelyn dressed as a 2012 version of “Ariel” from ‘The Little Mermaid’ in a gown designed by Hayden Williams. But the most shocking costume of all belonged to Chris Brown who dressed as an Arab man with ammunition and thawb. Earlier, he wore a long fake beard which he removed inside the party. He was quickly greeted by female admirers, including one dressed as a ring master. At the end of the evening, Rihanna was seen leaving the party in her costume (and her bodyguards where dressed up too).   Watch Rihanna on the red carpet and her acceptance speech here:   BONUS:   As he preps for the release of LUDAVERSAL, Ludacris is back with an uptempo dance track featuring Usher & David Guetta called “Rest Of My Life.” Produced by David, the track has that "universal club" feel that has sent so many of David other songs to the tops of the charts.  Luda surely has a hit on his hands. The song will appear on LUDAVERSAL which is expected in early 2013. Meanwhile, “Rest Of My Life” is available on iTunes Friday, November 2nd.   Photos via WENN/ULUV/Splash News/ David Livingston/Getty Images North America)

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