The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• SPOTTED: Russell Simmons STROLLS THE BEACH With Girlfriend Hana Nitsche...AND Nicky Hilton
• CHRISTMAS FAB: The Obamas LIGHT UP The National Christmas Tree
• COURTSIDE CHILLIN': Kanye & Kim, Diddy, & Lil Wayne Hit Up the Heat VS. Knicks Game In Miami
• K. Michelle REGRETS Pushing NBA Baller J.R. Smith AWAY + Katt Williams UN-Retires After REGRETFUL Announcement
• SPOTTED: The Smiths DEPARTING LAX Airport
• Joe Budden On That NAKED Pic--IT WASN'T ME!
• Lil' Wayne SITS COURTSIDE At Notre Dame To Cheer On Skylar Diggins + "BBW LA" Star Draya Michele BARES Her Tatts For "URBAN INK"
• WORKOUT FAB: Phaedra Parks & Hubby Apollo Nida RELEASE Their "Donkey Booty" WORKOUT Vid + Evelyn Lozada Gets FIT For "LATINA"

SPOTTED: Russell Simmons STROLLS THE BEACH With Girlfriend Hana Nitsche...AND Nicky Hilton Posted: 07 Dec 2012 08:59 AM PST   Russell Simmons was spotted in Miami for Art Basel where he checked out some artwork...and showed off a few pieces of "arm candy" too.  You know, his usual. See pics of Russell with his girlfriend Hana Nitsche as well as Nicky Hilton inside.....   Russell Simmons and his model girlfriend Hana Nitsche were seen at the LACOSTE + CAMPANAS Celebration during Art Basel Miami Beach at Soho Beach House last night.   But earlier in the day.....    Russell and Hana (in a gold bikini and sheer kaftan) were seen walking along the beach as the couple is in town for the 11th edition of Art Basel.   Hana is also in town to promote several nude pieces of artwork she did with photographer and artist Raphael Mazzucco. She spoke about the experience to Global Grind (of course) saying, 'In one of the coldest places in the world, I had some of the deepest meditations. It was a remarkable experience to shoot these photographs and I am excited that they will be shared with the world.'   But before his stroll with model-of-the-minute Hana....      Russell was also seen parlaying with socialite Nicky Hilton. Russell and Nicky, who've been friends for years, seemed to be catching up on what's going on with each other.  Dude loves him a model socialite chick doesn't he?     Photos via Getty Images/FameFlynet/Pichichi Splash

CHRISTMAS FAB: The Obamas LIGHT UP The National Christmas Tree Posted: 07 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST The Obama family lit up 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue last night with the annual National Christmas Tree lighting spectacular which featured performances and book readings. See the photos inside... Last night, President Obama and his family, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson hosted the 90th annual tree-lighting ceremony on the lawn of the White House.  And it looks like the First Daughters were having a good ol time pressing that button.   The ceremony was hosted by actor Neil Patrick Harris and featured musical performances and Christmas songs from Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Ledisi, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat and James Taylor, along with the band The Fray. The First Lady was on mommy duty and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to the kids with hilarious "Modern Family" actor Rico Rodriguez, who sat next to the Obamas during the ceremony.     President Obama uplifted the crowd speaking of the 28-foot tree saying "A great big Christmas tree shines out of the darkness..It's Christmas time, not disaster time." Pretty.  Loves this fam.   Watch highlights here:   Photos via  BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

COURTSIDE CHILLIN': Kanye & Kim, Diddy, & Lil Wayne Hit Up the Heat VS. Knicks Game In Miami Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:01 AM PST Last night, Miami was poppin' with fab Art Basel festivities, along with the big Miami Heat vs. New York Knics rivalry game at the American Airlines Arena.  Check out Kanye West and his chick Kim K., Weezy & Diddy kickin' it courtside inside...   Since she's there shooting her "Kourtney & Kim Take Miami" reality show, Kanye jetted to the MIA to take his girl to the Heat vs. Knicks game last night.  They were spotted under the goal courtside watching Dwyane, Bron Bron & the rest of the Heat take on JR Smith, Jason Kidd & the Knicks. The twosome paid their respects during the National Anthem before running into Diddy, who was also courtside. And of course, Kim was there with her rich friend Loren & JR Ridinger.   Sports fan Weezy hit up the game and chatted up Diddy & sports analyst Stephen A. Smith. And even though Knicks stars Carmelo (stitched up finger) and Amar'e Stoudemire (knee injury) didn't play, Melo chatted up his besties LeBron & D-Wade after his team beat the Heat, 112-92.   After the game: Kanye, with his sweater tied around his waist, hit up the the celebration of Dom Perignon Luminous Rose at Wall at the W Hotel...with who he hopes will be his sister-in-law soon, Kourtney Kardashian and her baby's daddy Scott Disick. Fun times all around.   Pics: Getty/Twitter

K. Michelle REGRETS Pushing NBA Baller J.R. Smith AWAY + Katt Williams UN-Retires After REGRETFUL Announcement Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:44 PM PST Singer K. Michelle talked to Hot 97 earlier today about her "anger issues" and how they impacted her relationship with baller J. R. Smith.   Watch the interview inside and get the details about Katt Williams coming out of retirement.  Warner Bros. recording artist K. Michelle stopped by Hot 97 this morning where she talked about her work with women who've experienced domestic abuse and getting back with NY Knicks baller J. R. Smith--since apparently they were a couple.  While talking about relationships, the single lady revealed that she was dating J.R. but things went south because of her attitude.  "I'm very open in saying that I want him back.  Once I had a taste of that real....I  don't want nobody else."  K. admitted that she has some anger issues and that she's a "handful."  And to prove that she's ready to be a do-right woman, she sang a snippet of a song she wrote to win him back.  Yeah....   Watch the interview here and listen to K. Michelle's "get him back" song at 9:30:     And.....he's back!  Earlier this week, Katt Williams tearfully announced his retirement from stand-up comedy after a string of arrests and violent behavior. Though he told his kids about the decision, his management team was apparently in the dark.   They weren't too happy about his "announcement" so they made one of their own that Katt is now un-retired.  They told TMZ... "Katt is definitely NOT retiring. He will be moving forward with the tour ... Friday is Texas, Saturday New Orleans, and on to Alabama." "The reason why he made remarks was due to him feeling totally disrespected by all the things that happen to him in the city of Seattle. He had a moment where he felt very unappreciated. He now just wants to move forward from those unfortunate events and give his fans outstanding shows from this point forward." Unfortunately, Katt will also be moving forward will several court cases as he's been charged with 2 counts of 4th degree misdemeanor assault from that really bad weekend in Seattle.

SPOTTED: The Smiths DEPARTING LAX Airport Posted: 06 Dec 2012 02:25 PM PST The Smith family was spotted at LAX airport yesterday.  See the candids inside....  Yesterday, Jada Pinkett Smith, son Jaden and daughter Willow were seen leaving LAX.  The family had just returned from a trip to Kauai. 12-year-old Willow held the hand of a close friend--we assume--who rocked a MSFTS t-shirt from Jaden's clothing line.   Jaden, who's just as fashion-forward as his little sister, recently spoke about his MSFTS clothing line saying, 'I get a lot of my fashion just from things I see, inspiration just comes in and out in the day. I don't think that I'm a fashion guru or anything... Sometimes people like it, sometimes they don't.'   Photos via Gvk/Bauer Griffin

Joe Budden On That NAKED Pic--IT WASN'T ME! Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:19 PM PST So a naked pic was sent out around the net today by a person claiming that it was rapper Joe Budden and his penis parts in the photo.  Now Joe tells us it's not him in the pic.  And he had a few other things to say....   The naked pic (below) that hit the net today was said by the anonymous source to be "small d*ck Joe Budden"--as stated in the subject line of the email.  And the anonymous source claimed to have looked through the rapper's phone and found it while he wasn't looking saying, "While he was out in Cali we got in that n*gga's phone. Now we see why all his girls end up cheating on him." Now, Joe, who is set to appear on "Love & Hip Hop" Season 3 (NYC), claims it's definitely not him in the image. As for the tattoos that match up almost exactly, Joe says it's the work of Photoshop.  And he said he would even have his exes testify on his behalf...about his manhood. He sent a statement via his rep saying: "I have always been very honest and transparent with my fans. I have been fearless in everything I do. I stand behind ALL of my actions. So, seeing the post today was just as much as a surprise to me as it was to everyone else. So, to put the rumors to rest, that is not me, JOE BUDDEN. I'm willing to put any of my exes (not the angry ones of course, I digress) on the stand to prove this. Thanks for paying attention, go download my mix tape "A Loose Quarter" , look for my album, request my single, "She Don't Put It Down Like You" with Lil Wayne and Tank, and look forward to seeing a lot more of me January"-Joe Budden Joe also tweeted today: 1 things for sure tho…. I’m getting famous again. The pic in question is below (Click the image for the uncensored pic): Well...

Lil' Wayne SITS COURTSIDE At Notre Dame To Cheer On Skylar Diggins + "BBW LA" Star Draya Michele BARES Her Tatts For "URBAN INK" Posted: 06 Dec 2012 11:00 AM PST   Rapper Lil' Wayne was spotted in Indiana at a college basketball game for his good friend Skylar Diggins yesterday.  See the photos inside and check out Draya's photoshoot for Urban Ink Magazine.   Lil' Wayne trekked all the way to South Bend, Indiana yesterday to sit courtside at the Notre Dame vs. Baylor women's basketball game. Though Weezy still seems to be dating Dhea, as she was recently seen in twitpics with his daughter Reginae, he and Skylar have remained friends after their Twitter flirtations previously. Weezy had the streets buzzing a while ago when he used his Twitter account to raise Skylar's profile and called her "wifey."  But just how close the two are remains to be seen.   But for someone who's had the health challenges of Weezy this year, he must really value their friendship to travel to Indiana for a game.     And on magazine racks..... "BBW LA" star Draya Michele showed off a few of her tattoos and a ton of gold chains in a shoot yesterday for the latest issue of Urban Ink Magazine.   The sexy vixen--who we've grown to have a love/hate relationship with thanks to the show, bared her chi chis in over $250K worth of jewelry from celebrity jeweler Ben Baller. She tweeted, "Work! Jeweled up from the best !!!! @benballer !! 250 round my neck!"  She said she was there to shoot the cover.  Wonder if she'll expect congrats from co-star Brooke after the lack of enthusiasm she showed Ms. Bailey for that King cover.    Photos via Urban Ink/INFPhoto/Yahoo

WORKOUT FAB: Phaedra Parks & Hubby Apollo Nida RELEASE Their "Donkey Booty" WORKOUT Vid + Evelyn Lozada Gets FIT For "LATINA" Posted: 06 Dec 2012 10:14 AM PST "RHOA" star Phaedra Parks has teamed with her very fit husband Apollo Nida to create a "donkey booty" workout plan.   Get deets on the video inside and find out what fitness advice Evelyn Lozada gave to "LATINA" readers. At the start of "RHOA" Season 5, Phaedra Parks revealed that she and her husband Apollo Nida, a certified fitness trainer, were working on a fitness DVD.....and now you can own it for yourself.  Available December 11, Phine Body is a an exciting working video featuring “Donkey Booty Volume 1″ and “Lower Body & Core Training.”  Will it come with Phaedra's odd moans and sayings though? In speaking about the tape, Phaedra said the video is for women who aren't necessarily into hardcore gym workouts but who still want to stay in shape. And you won't have to worry about your weave because you won't be sweating a lot.  Oh... “Our DVD … while it is a very tough DVD, it’s anaerobic vs. aerobic, some parts of it. So with some of those toning exercises, you’re not doing hard sweat. You’re definitely going to feel it because you’re working your muscles, and you’re using core resistance, and that’s going to give you great results Phaedra recently told StyleBlazer about the tape. “But it’s not like you’re in a kickbox[ing] class and you’re just sweating bullets and you’re drenched at the end. The dance routine is the most aerobic of everything because you’re dancing. You’ll definitely sweat with that,” she said. But what is a donkey booty exactly?  The ultimate Southern belle put it this way,  All booties can be beautiful booties. It’s just a matter of toning and lifting them. Some people think a donkey booty is just a gigantic booty, but it’s not. It’s a nice perfect round behind, and anyone can have it.” But what if you aren't born with a donkey butt? Phaedra says you can get one.  Of course. “You can start off as flat as a board. And if you work the glutes, you can build the muscle, so it has that nice curvy appeal. Do some squats, some lunges, you will really see your legs and your behind just lifting.” Who's trying it?   In other fitness news..... "BBW" star Evelyn Lozada started her new gig at LATINA Magazine recently where she blogs about health and fitness for the magazine's readers.  She began her first post with a personal messgae to fans saying,  I’m very excited about my first blog entry with Latina.com! This is certainly an honor and I look forward to sharing my health and fitness secrets with ALL of you! I have consulted with Celebrity trainer, Tim Hamilton of GetFit Trim (@gitfittim), who has helped me modify several different workouts not only for myself (but also for you!)." Evelyn goes on to share with reader her super-ab workout plan which consists of a Warm-Up with a 60 second plank, The Russian Twist, a Leg Raise and The Reverse Crunch. And Evelyn's advice was apparently a hit with readers as she tweeted that she crashed the site...... For step by step directions on how to perform Evelyn's suggested exercises, check out Evelyn's blog.   Gotta love the fit reality chicks...

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