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• SPEAK ON IT: Rihanna Labeled The "New Princess Diana" By "The Sunday Times"
• NBA ALL-STAR AFTER PARTY ROUND-UP: Eva Marcille & Kevin McCall Jr., Ciara & Future, Draya Michele & More PARTY In Houston
• SHOTS FIRED: Lil' Wayne CLAIMS He BANGED Chris Bosh's WIFE, SLAMS The Miami Heat SAYING "F*CK LeBron, F*CK She-Wade" (VIDEO)
• Jay-Z, Beyonce, Swizz, Drake, 2 Chainz, Nas, Kevin Hart & More COURTSIDE As THE WEST Wins The 2013 All-Star Game
• Ne-Yo Opens The 2013 All-Star Game, Pops Off On Critics + John Legend's National Anthem
• VIDEO: Alicia Keys DANCES IT UP For 2013 NBA All-Star Halftime Show
• KeKe Palmer Joins The "TLC Biopic" As Chilli...Will Join Lil Mama As Left EYe
• ALL-STAR CUTENESS! Baby Egypt Sits Courtside With Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Shaq, The Bryants, 2 Chainz & More During Slam Dunk Contest!

SPEAK ON IT: Rihanna Labeled The "New Princess Diana" By "The Sunday Times" Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:47 AM PST   The Sunday Times newspaper over in the UK has deemed Rihanna as the next Princess Diana.  For a few reasons.  Check out their article inside, and speak on it.... Inside yesterday's edition of The Sunday Times, they did a feature on their next Princess Di.  And apparently, they believe the parallels between pop diva Rihanna and the people's Princess are spot on. The publication 'shopped a pic of Rihanna and Princess Di's face together for the cover, and offered up why this comparison can be a good and a bad thing. In an excerpt, they explain the love of paparazzi stemming from anguish: Like Diana, Rihanna has worryingly drifted into using photo ops to send messages of allure, defiance, or revenge in a turbulent relationship with an errant partner.....Diana’s anguished helplessness and isolation inside the royal family, with its stoical code of duty, led her to gravitate toward the ever-hovering paparazzi, whose global power as a media institution increased exponentially because of her popularity… And their similar beginnings:  Diana and Rihanna began as sensitive, wounded, but appealingly bubbly and good-natured provincial girls who slowly discovered their own photogenic virtuosity and began to conceptualize themselves as living sculpture for the lens. Both developed a false intimacy with photographers and the public and began to cannibalize themselves in their futile search for security in love. Diana, rebuffed, eventually accepted her exile. But Rihanna, in the classic syndrome of the battered woman, still pities and hopes to change and save her abuser... Hmmm.  Rihanna ignored the possible negative side of the story and Instagrammed pics of the papers and how she came back to her hotel, drunk, and found them: Just so happens I came home drunk to this in a pile of papers outside my hotel room! My lil Bajan behind, never thought these many people would even know my name, now it's next to Princess Diana's on the front of a newspaper! Life can be such a beautiful thing when you let it be #yourejealous :) When your face is pic-stitched to Princess Diana's on the cover of The Sunday Times.... I mean... #extraordinaRIHbehavior Speak on it.... Extras: 1.  Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the L.A. Lakers for more than the last three decades, has died after being hospitalized for cancer. STORY

NBA ALL-STAR AFTER PARTY ROUND-UP: Eva Marcille & Kevin McCall Jr., Ciara & Future, Draya Michele & More PARTY In Houston Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:07 AM PST Many of your fave YBF celebs got in some last minute partying in Houston yesterday as the NBA's All-Star Weekend came to a close.  See pics of Eva Marcille, Tyrese, Draya Michelle and more inside....   Last night, Ciroc spokemodel Eva Marcille was spotted at Dreams in Houston with her boo Kevin McCall Jr. and Tyres. While Eva looked sexy in an olive Laina Rauma's gown, Kevin tweeted about his girl saying, "I'm off that good Kush and alcohol I got a down Bish that's down to pour." How nice... CJ Jeter of Blac Jack Entertainment also tweeted from the party, "Money Shot! We at Dreams Houston with the Turn Up! Freak A Lot Records Mike Prince we out Here! #nbaallstar" Draya Michelle hosted a party at Lumen Lounge in Houston with Tank.  She tweeted, "Me and @therealtank at our party. Bitches luuuuvvvv Tank." Do they? And she tweeted about her safety pinned dress saying, "Yep... Serving as usual."      Dwyane Wade and Gabby Union were spotted boo'd up after the game.  D-Wade's Team East lost, but he still had lots of fun it seems. And DJ Envy hosted a party over at Venue alongside DJ E Sudd. Future made it out to Venue.  And if he was there, so was.....  His girlfriend Ciara.  Cici was a little incognito with her hat hung low... Wale was there.   And Ace Hood posed with DJ Khaled.  Ace also rocked the mic at the party.   BONUS: Saturday night, Draya partied with her "Basketball Wives" co-star Malaysia Pargo.  And these outfits need to be discussed.     Photos via ExclusiveAccess.net/Twitter/Instagram

SHOTS FIRED: Lil' Wayne CLAIMS He BANGED Chris Bosh's WIFE, SLAMS The Miami Heat SAYING "F*CK LeBron, F*CK She-Wade" (VIDEO) Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:23 AM PST Verbal shots were fired in Houston last night after Lil' Wayne slammed the Miami Heat organization and said he was ready to take it to the streets with Lebron and Dwyane.  Oh....and he claims he had sex with Chris Bosh's wife!  Watch the shocking video inside.... Lil' Wayne was wilin' out in Houston, Texas last night as he hit the stage at Stereo Live for the official YMCMB concert and NBA All-Star after party (with Drake and Birdman).  With a rant that can't be mistaken for anything except a "threat" we (and tons of party goers) found out that Weezy is still pissed about being ejected from a Miami Heat game over a week ago.  Apparently, the Heat went a step further and had him banned from all NBA events. A little refresher.... So last night, he hit the stage and SLAMMED the entire Miami Heat organization and told the crowd that this "wasn't a Twitter beef" he was ready to take it to the streets.  In a rant that was caught on video, and later described with a play-by-play on Twitter by XXL Magazine's Shaheem Reid, Weezy insults the Miami Heat's biggest stars and shocking concludes by "claiming" that he banged Chris Bosh's wife Adrienne. Just in case you aren't clear about what you are about to watch... That explains why the hardcore NBA fan wasn't at last night's game.   Watch the shocking clip here: Meanwhile...... Neither Chris nor Adrienne have responded to Weezy (and they may not even know this happened) but Chris did tweet a very happy message last night saying, "Had my 2 favorite girls [Adrienne and daughter Trinity] in the world supporting me tonight..." We hope they both ignore this...but if they don't, we'll let you know what they say.   [Thanks Breakfast Club]

Jay-Z, Beyonce, Swizz, Drake, 2 Chainz, Nas, Kevin Hart & More COURTSIDE As THE WEST Wins The 2013 All-Star Game Posted: 18 Feb 2013 06:25 AM PST Tons of celebs rolled to Houston this weekend for all the 2013 NBA All-Star festivities.  And last night, they all kicked it courtside as The East & The West battled it out.  Peep the pics inside.... Beyonce & Jay-Z cuddled up courtside at the Toyota Center as they watched MVP Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant & The West take home the All-Star trophy.  And it was all fun and games for the ballers and for the crowd.   Bey kept it cute and fresh faced in her Stella McCartney blazer and yellow pumps back in her hometown.   And copped some candy from Alicia & Swizzy's baby boy Egypt after consoling congratulating Alicia after her halftime performance. Jay and Swizz Beatz laughed it up with LeBron during the game. Rocsi stopped by Bey's section to do a mini interview for "ET." And Drake played waiter and brought drinks over to Bey, Jay and cousin Angie.  How sweet of him.... Speaking of Drizzy, he was spotted taking in the game next to J.Cole. And Jay, Nas, and Diddy, who brought son Christian along, all had some courtside fun.  Sure those convos were interesting.... Kevin Hart was hilarious chillin' with the NBA TNT commentators Shaq, Charles Barkley and more during halftime.  Then he gave Chris Paul's son Jr. a boost...which we're sure was a drastic difference in height for the kid.   Trinidad James found a way to land some courtside tix.  A mess.    Drizzy snapped pics with Irv Gotti and Usain Bolt at the game. Team West snapped a pic before taking home the trophy after a 143-138 win.   And the West posed it up for the team pic too. And congrats to Chris Paul for nabbing the MVP trophy.  He's such a cutie! Pics: Twitter/Instagram

Ne-Yo Opens The 2013 All-Star Game, Pops Off On Critics + John Legend's National Anthem Posted: 17 Feb 2013 09:12 PM PST It was a night of NBA performances as Ne-Yo took the stage during the NBA All-Star game intros, before Alicia hit the stage for the halftime show, and John Legend belted out the National Anthem.   Check out the fellas' performances inside... Ne-Yo did 3 separate performances during the introductions of the East & West Sunday night at the NBA All-Star game.  He hit the stage with "Let's Go" and "Let Me Love You" with his dancers.  And apparently, not everyone was feeling it. He seemed to do pretty well, but his performance didn't go without some criticisms from the Twitter world.  So Ne-Yo responded after his performance: Shout out to those showing love. Everybody has an off day....all good. Fuck any and all haters. Talk it while I live it bitches!!! Check out his performances below:  And John Legend made his way to the mic...with a slight pimp walk...to belt out the National Anthem (after actress Gloria Reuben sang "O Canada" as the salute to her native country).  Check out his flawless performance below:     Pic: John Legend's Twitter

VIDEO: Alicia Keys DANCES IT UP For 2013 NBA All-Star Halftime Show Posted: 17 Feb 2013 07:47 PM PST Alicia Keys threw on her brand new Reebok Classics AKW's (coming soon) and her cube crop top and leather pants both from Herve Leger's runway to rock the NBA All-Star halftime show.  The fab chick decided to throw in some dance moves in addition to her piano playing.  But decide if she pulled it off inside.. Alicia went through a medley of her songs like "Empire State of Mind" (most people seemed a bit baffled by this song choice) and "A New Day" while giving u a 2013 All-Star halftime show in Houston. She threw in some choreography while showing off her midriff.  As for the vocals tonight...somebody def should have passed a cup-o-tea-and-honey over to her mid-performance.  And we'll leave it at that.  Peep the video below:   By the way, Alicia will be on "The Wendy Show" tomorrow (pre-taped) dishing with the talk show maven and busting out another performance.    Pic: Alicia's Twitter

KeKe Palmer Joins The "TLC Biopic" As Chilli...Will Join Lil Mama As Left EYe Posted: 17 Feb 2013 12:24 PM PST The "TLC Biopic" is about to start filming....and the cast has just been announced.  Check out who's playing the roles of the girl group who brought us color, controversy and great music inside.... T-Boz, Chilli and Left Eye will be getting a VH1 movie made about their lives and group's rise to fame. It was reported recently that rapper Lil Mama will be taking on the role of Left Eye in the upcoming TLC Biopic that will air on VH1.  And that decision was met with controversy and petitions to stop the "Lipgloss" rapper from officially nabbing the role.  But oh wells, she's in it. And today, it was just announced that KeKe Palmer, former Nickelodeon star in "True Jackson VP" and Lifetime's "The Carlina White Story," will be joining the cast in the role of Chilli.  Apparently people are already complaining, saying she looks nothing like Chilli.  KeKe responded on her Twitter today saying: People kill me, I don't remember Angela Bassett looking ANYTHING like Tina Turner. And she RIPPED that role...People need to realize that movies aren't casted by people looking like who they're playing. They're casted by who can do the role. KeKe has also been working on her singing career lately, dropping a mixtape this past October, her debut studio back in 2007, and doing a few songs for the shows she's appeared in.  And the 19-year-old says she's been a fan of TLC since she was a little girl.  She said about growing up loving the group: "I would sing No Scrubs over and over again to the point my parents would have to tell me to stop, but I never did, I had my little hairbrush as my mic and nobody could tell me I wasn't the fourth member of TLC." And she's indeed aware that fans will drag this movie through the mud if it's not made right.  The Akilah & The Bee actress said in her press release: "I am a true fan. I love these ladies and I always want to be proud of my work in any role that I do". The upcoming VH1 TLC biopic to be filmed in Atlanta, GA next month. And we hear that singer/"The Game" actress Drew Sidora has filled the role of T-Boz. Are we feelin' this?   The Randomness:  1.  Since this weekend is all about basketball--Happy 50th Birthday to Michael Jordan!  Charles Barkley turned the big 5-0 this upcoming Wednesday. 2.  Mary J. Blige just got hit with a third tax lien--this one for $900K. STORY   Top Photo Courtesy of Lawrence Murray

ALL-STAR CUTENESS! Baby Egypt Sits Courtside With Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Shaq, The Bryants, 2 Chainz & More During Slam Dunk Contest! Posted: 17 Feb 2013 10:24 AM PST Saturday was family time for the Deans!  Egypt Daud Dean and his mom Alicia Keys and dad Swizz Beatz all hit the Jam Sessions yesterday in Houston.  And the fam took in the Slam Dunk Contest and the All-Star festivies courtside with lots of celebs also in tow.   Pics inside...     Yep..he's ready for his close-up.  Now that Alicia Keys is the Global Creative Director for Blackberry, she taking her phone everywhere.  Yesterday, she snapped pics of her 1 and a half old baby boy Egypt with all the big guys of All Star weekend, including Shaq. Spike Lee got in on the tech talk courtside. Too cute. Alicia, who is rocking the half time show at tonight's big game, did a few rehearsals in her brown and gold Giuseppe Zanotti combo zip wedge sneakers.  She tweeted the pics saying: Checking that everything sounds right for tomorrow's #NBAAllStar Game halftime show. Sounding craaaazzzzyy!!! Also spotted at yesterday's festivities--Kevin Hart, Ne-Yo, East team captain Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony.  These pants and shoes D! Drake stopped by the Deans' section to say wassup.  And then went H.A.M. over the dunks. 2 Chainz made his way courtside after a performance with Fall Out Boy. And also kicked it with Bron Bron. Former Laker (now Suns baller) Shannon Brown chilled out with his wife Monica and his former teammate Kobe Bryant and Vanessa. Cute.  Mrs. Bryant is making sure to be front and center at every single event this year.  Not even mad. And Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant had some fun with their former OKC teammate, who now plays for Houston, James Harden. Fun times! BONUS: Check out the new Slam Dunk Champ in action, Toronto's Terrence Ross: And 2 Chainz's performance of "Know What You Did In The Dark" with Fall Out Boy. Pics: NBA/Twitter/Reuters

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