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• MAGAZINE FAB: Nicki Minaj Gets BLONDE & WET For ELLE + Morris Chestnut Does ROLLING OUT
• First Lady Michelle Obama Covers VOGUE April 2013 Issue, Reveals What She's Learned from Her Husband
• PREVIEW: Kendrick Lamar's "“B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” (REMIX) Featuring Jay-Z
• Chris Brown Cuddles Up To A Vixen On The Set Of His "Fine China" Video
• ON THE SET: Kerry Washington GETS STEAMY With "Scandal" Co-Star Tony Goldwyn For TV GUIDE + Shoots For THR's Stylists Issue
• Judge DENIES Michael Jordan's Request For Paternity Case Dismissal!
• Consequence ON VIDEO Getting Jumped By Joe Budden's People OUTSIDE The Reunion + Kandi Sues Kim Zolciak Over "Tardy For The Party"
• Lola Monroe Welcomes BABY BOY With RAPPER King Los!
• "Good Times" GETS THE MOVIE TREATMENT + T'yanna And C.J. Wallace BRINGING Biggie Smalls BACK...As A Ghost Cartoon!
• SNEAK PEEK: Beyonce For April 2013 SHAPE Magazine Cover
• RUMOR CONTROL: Trinidad James--I DO NOT Have A Baby's Mama OR A Son!
• DADDY DUTY: Dwyane Wade Appears In DOVE's "Men+Care" FATHERHOOD Campaign

MAGAZINE FAB: Nicki Minaj Gets BLONDE & WET For ELLE + Morris Chestnut Does ROLLING OUT Posted: 14 Mar 2013 08:25 AM PDT After arriving almost 30 minutes late--in a jumpsuit--to the live taping of "Idol" last night, judge Nicki Minaj is making up for it with her new ELLE magazine cover for the April 2013 issue.   Check out her Tom Ford look, plus Morris Chestnut looking yummy on Rolling Out.... Hopefully Nicki will learn how to get to places on time--even with traffic--for the sake of her professionalism and keeping a job.  But at least she's looking more put together than usual for her second cover of ELLE magazine. The "High School" rapper is rocking her blonde semi-wet wig and leather jackets and face-shirts for her April 2013 spread.  And check out what she had to say about her advice for women and bullying before checking out the rest of the spread:  Her advice for women on how to command respect: "My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want— and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, Okay, I can't play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That's what it's all about." On her plans for world domination: "My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I'm thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination— in terms of providing for my family— is absolutely my goal." On experiencing bullying in school as a child: "I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country. My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I've always put up this wall— it was a self-defense mechanism growing up— because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It's sad." On her dramatic make-under for her ELLE photo shoot: "When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I'm so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it's hard. I feel that it's become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol' crazy lashes— you know, nothing— I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."     More pics: Print bathing suit, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, $95. Leather trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo. Link bracelet, Chrome Hearts, $1,595. Strap-trim napa leather jacket, Tom Ford. Leggings by American Apparel, $28. Woven raffia bustier, $1,325, skirt, $3,095, both, Dolce & Gabbana Read the full interview on newsstands March 18!  Here's some video about it:   Morris Chestnut is promoting his new movie The Call on the cover of Rolling Out magazine.  Here's what they had to say about his cover story: Co-starring in the February 2013 blockbuster "Identity Thief", opposite Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy; and this month in "The Call" as Halle Berry's love interest, Chestnut’s star appears to be shining even brighter as of late. 2013 will undoubtedly prove to be one of Chestnut’s most notable years, with a summer blockbuster hit on the way, "Kick Ass 2", an appearance on the fifth season of Showtime’s "Nurse Jackie", and the long awaited sequel to "The Best Man" making its way to theatres in November. Although he is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, and it’s no secret he is considered to be one of the most handsome men on the planet, Chestnut insists family is his first priority. The married father of two has perfected balancing his public persona against his starring roles as husband, father, brother and even friend.   And about getting the call for the role to play opposite Halle Berry: “It was difficult. It was difficult. I mean it was going to be a deal breaker. They said they wanted me for the movie and I said ‘who’s playing that role,’ they said ‘Halle’ and I said ‘I don’t know if I can do it. I have to kiss her and stuff,’ ” he jokes. Check out the full cover story over at RO.   ELLE Photos: Thomas Whiteside, Rolling Out Photog: DeWayne Rogers

First Lady Michelle Obama Covers VOGUE April 2013 Issue, Reveals What She's Learned from Her Husband Posted: 14 Mar 2013 07:05 AM PDT Our nation's gorgeous First Lady, Michelle Obama, covers the April 2013 issue of VOGUE where she talked about her role as a mother and what she's learned from President Obama. Read the highlights inside..... First Lady Michelle Obama sat (for a history making second time) for the cover story in VOGUE Magazine's April issue where she and President Obama revealed what they have learned from each other and why raising a successful family is their number one priority.  And the pics are stunning as usual. First Lady Obama on making family her priority: Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole. You know, we have small kids; they're growing every day. But I think we were both pretty straightforward when we said, `Our No. 1 priority is making sure that our family is whole,'" First Lady Obama on what she's learned from President Obama: "Well, patience and calm I'm borrowing. Or trying to mirror. I've learned that from my husband, that sort of, you know, ability to not get too high or too low with changes and bumps in the road.  To do more breathing in and just going with it. I'm learning that every day. And to the extent that I’ve made changes in my life, it's just sort of stepping back and seeing a change not as something to guard against but as a wonderful addition. . . that can make life fun and unexpected." Easily our fave photo. President Obama reveals what The FLOTUS has taught him: "...What Michelle has done is to remind me every day of the virtues of order. “Being on time. Hanging up your clothes. Being intentional about planning time with your kids.” President Obama explains their differences: “We’re very different people, and some of that’s temperamental, some of it is how we grew up. Michelle grew up in a model nuclear family: mom, dad, brother. I had this far-flung family — father left at a very young age, a stepfather who ended up passing away as well. My mother was this wonderful spirit, and she was adventurous but not always very well organized.”   The April issue of Vogue hits stands March 26.

PREVIEW: Kendrick Lamar's "“B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” (REMIX) Featuring Jay-Z Posted: 14 Mar 2013 06:27 AM PDT During a concert at SXSW last night, Young Guru previewed Kendrick Lamar's remix to “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” with a verse from Jay-Z.  Check out the preview inside....   Fans of Kendrick Lamar can expect rapper Jay-Z to pop up on a remix to his “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” off his the good kid, m.A.A.d city disc. It's likely going to be the official remix as Kendrick switched up his first verse and mentioned Brooklyn.  The remix hasn't officially dropped yet, but fans at SXSW in Austin, Texas were treated to a preview of the track courtesy of Young Guru (Jay-Z's DJ). Listen to it below:

Chris Brown Cuddles Up To A Vixen On The Set Of His "Fine China" Video Posted: 13 Mar 2013 07:02 PM PDT   Chris Brown was in the lap of luxury on the set of his brand new video for "Fine China."  Check out Breezy cuddling up with Lambos and a vixen inside.... These two may look super cozy, but it was all for the video. Chris Brown hit the L.A. set of his new video for "Fine China" today.  The track is his new single from his upcoming album he's dropping this year. Breezy had his video vixen in a body-con red and black dress while they hugged it out after he hopped out his red Lamborghini for the shot.  Dude loves his chicks and cars. He's also going for the 1920's paperboy look for these visuals.  Are we feelin' it? Check out some video footage as well above. Pics: WENN

ON THE SET: Kerry Washington GETS STEAMY With "Scandal" Co-Star Tony Goldwyn For TV GUIDE + Shoots For THR's Stylists Issue Posted: 13 Mar 2013 06:22 PM PDT If you're going through "Scandal" withdrawals like us, this may hold you over.  Kerry Washington just did a steamy photoshoot for TV Guide with President Fitz...aka Tony Goldwyn.  And the chemistry with these two even shows up in photoshoots....   Yes.  The Pope who takes over our Thursdays every week--Olivia Pope--just rocked a photoshoot with ehr "Scandal" co-star for the cover of TV GUIDE Magazine.  And they look hot. If Tony wasn't married....we'd wonder if these two would take their on screen relationship into the real world. Check out the twosome giving their takes on if Liv & Fitz should be together, what to expect when the show returns March 21st, and more shots from their L.A. shoot.   BONUS: Kerry's fab red carpet looks have gotten the attention of The Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists.  And her stylist, Emily Walsh, made the list after working with Kerry for a year.  Kerry said: "We’re very collaborative. I feel like we were fashion twins separated at birth.  We come up with stories for a particular season or a particular press tour." She rocked a Giambattista Valli dress and Louboutin shoes for the shoot. Emily rocked a Calvin Klein blazer, a Stella McCartney blouse, and a leather ALC skirt. And here are two of the 4 covers for the upcoming THR Stylists Issue featuring Jennifer Lopez's stylists Mariel Haen & Rob Zangardi and Zoe Saldana's stylist Petra Flannery. "Petra and I push each other in a good way.... I now wear pink,” says Saldana, who met the stylist when she moved to Los Angeles to start work on Avatar. Nice.

Judge DENIES Michael Jordan's Request For Paternity Case Dismissal! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 04:56 PM PDT Michael Jordan just lost his request to dismiss the paternity case involving a 16-year-old possible son.  Deets inside... Yesterday, Michael Jordan's legal team headed to court to faceoff against Pamela Smith over a paternity claim.  And it wasn't the outcome MJ wanted.  The request for dismissal that Michael and his lawyer, John Mayoue, filed a few weeks ago was dismissed, Pamela's rep confirms to TheYBF.com. Pamela claims her 16-year-old son is actually Michael's son.  And she's been going hard in the court system to prove it. Now that Michael's request to dismiss her claim has been rejected in Fulton County Court, another court date will happen soon to determine if or when the basketball icon will need to take a paternity test. Meanwhile, Michael and his fiance Yvette have recently filed for their marriage license in Florida.  They don't seem to be letting this case interfere with their approaching wedding.

Consequence ON VIDEO Getting Jumped By Joe Budden's People OUTSIDE The Reunion + Kandi Sues Kim Zolciak Over "Tardy For The Party" Posted: 13 Mar 2013 03:17 PM PDT Video footage has leaked of Joe Budden's people jumping his "Love & Hip Hop" co-star Consequence outside the reunion show taping last night.  Check it inside, plus Kandi filing papers on Kim Zolciak.... After last night's drama at the LAHH NY reunion taping, the foolery continued out into the streets of New York.  And it was all caught on tape. In between takes of the taping last night, Consequence was in his feelings and approached Joe Budden from behind and punched him in the back of the head.  Tons of security got involved and Consequence ran away....after Tahiry (who was walking with Joe) hit Consequence herself. And apparently, outside the NEP Penn Studios, Joe's people tried to get Cons back.  And from the footage, you can see some guys trying to drag his toothy self in the street.  And Jen did what she does best, yell annoying nothings from inside the car.  Cons tweeted this after: @JoeBudden Y'all hit like bitches #straightlikethat Actually Tahiry hit me harder nigga. I told the Police that I don't press charges. Check it all out above.     In other reality show news, While both ladies gear up for a full season of their own BRAVO spinoff shows, Kandi Burruss has filed papers on her former "RHOA" castmate Kim Zolciak. According to CourtHouse News, Kandi claims former cast member Kimberliegh Zolciak-Biermann illegally licensed and distributed "Tardy For The Party", which Kandi wrote with co-plaintiff Rodney Richard.  And Kandi filed the lawsuit in Federal Court today. The ladies are filming the RHOA reunion show this week....and yes, both are showing up.  Kim already tweeted about the suit saying: People will do anything for publicity! So funny yet so sad! And her daughter Brielle got in on the beef as she tweeted: @Kandi appreciate you making fun of me for the song I wrote when I was 9 years old... obviously there was something you liked about it We're surprised it took Kandi this long to file because we all know she's about her paper.  But since Kim hasn't had a real job in....a very long time....it'll be just as interesting to see how she coughs up this money.  Especially after popping out 2 more kids since she first did this song.

Lola Monroe Welcomes BABY BOY With RAPPER King Los! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 02:01 PM PDT Rapper Lola Monroe gave birth to a bouncing baby boy earlier today. Read tweets from her, baby daddy King Los and their friends Cassie and Wiz Khalifa inside... Earlier this month, Cassie threw rapper Lola Monroe (shown above with baby daddy King Los) a festive baby shower to welcome the arrival of her child...and that day has come. The "All Girls Everything" rapper tweeted about the arrival of her son late last night:   Afterwards, Bad Boy artist King Los tweeted about his new son,  Also...a few of the couple's famous friends chimed in,      Congratulations to the couple on their newborn son.

"Good Times" GETS THE MOVIE TREATMENT + T'yanna And C.J. Wallace BRINGING Biggie Smalls BACK...As A Ghost Cartoon! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 01:33 PM PDT   Iconic sitcom "Good Times" is headed back to Hollywood...and the 1960s.  Get deets on how "Good Times" is being revisioned and how C.J. and T'yanna Wallace plan to bring the ghost Biggie Smalls back to life inside...   Sony Pictures and producer Rick Rubin have announced plans to turn one of TV's most memorable sitcoms into a major motion picture. But by the time the script makes in through Hollywood...it's going to look a little different from reruns. While the landmark series was set on Chicago's Southside in the 1970s, according to movie insiders, Sony and Rick have hired writer Phil Johnston to set the movie version of "Good Times" in the 1960s. So far, the film is in its early stage and doesn't have any big names attached to it....but that could be a good thing. So much fuss has been made about castings in Black films lately, with people up in arms about Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone and Lenny Kravtiz as Marvin Gaye (before he was replaced by Jesse L. Martin), we think the producers should take their time.   PLEASE don't mess this ish up.  You DO NOT want to go wrong with this casting!  Its going to take a special lady to re-create Florida Evans.  And someone truly funny has to play the role of J.J. Evans.  So....good luck with that.   And in new tv shows.... The offspring of slain rapper The Notorious B.I.G. have announced plans to bring Biggie back as an inspirational ghost in a new animated series, "House of Wallace."   In the cartoon, Biggie's two kids, C.J. and T'yanna Wallace, will voice themselves as two teens who are guided by the voice of their late father to save his recording studio, House of Wallace, from corporate takeover.  It's the age old plot of the little guy versus the big guy.  From the press release.... Facing a hostile corporate takeover, C.J. and T’yanna are guided to invent a novel approach to creating alternative revenue streams – re-imagining their Dad’s studio as a ‘jingle house by day’, where some of the world’s greatest talents lend their voices and abilities to some of the world’s best-known brand names. By night they return to the studio to work on their own musical projects, all while being inspired by the association with Biggie’s studio sound. “Come to cut a multi-platinum new album, stay to record a hit commercial!” is the phrase they like to employ as a means of enticing these artists to participate in their fledgling jingle ‘side business’.    So that's the plot of the cartoon?  We're going to watch the ghost of Biggie give his kids advice about how to hustle brands and product sponsorship?  Alrighty then. Wally Eltawashy, President of Ossian Media, said: "..It is Ossian’s distinct honor and privilege to be entrusted with furthering the legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern musical talents. The show’s creative format will allow for advertising integration in the truest, purest sense of the term - this could well be the very first animated program to incorporate creative shops (and their brand partners) directly into the narrative.” And it goes on to say the show will feature "..a bevy of musical artists will also appear on the show, alongside a hilarious and endearingly-affable staff of studio employees. Music will constitute a central component of the show, including original songs from guest stars and re-imagined renditions of classics from the Wallace catalog." It sounds like a big long animated commercial, set to the Biggie Smalls catalogue, and for sale to the highest bidder. But since Biggie's legacy owes a lot to hustling, it makes sense that the cartoon would have a "hustle" of its own. You feelin' this?

SNEAK PEEK: Beyonce For April 2013 SHAPE Magazine Cover Posted: 13 Mar 2013 12:44 PM PDT Beyonce Knowles is SHAPE magazine's newest cover girl.  And she rocking the pages of the mag showing off her hot bikini body.  Check out a sneak peek and behind the scenes footage inside.... In a sporty colorblock bikini for the sneak peek, Beyonce and her blonde curls have landed on SHAPE Magazine's April 2013 cover.  And it's her first shoot with the mag. In the above BTS footage, we see Bey jumping around to nail her shots, and speaking why it's so important to speak about weight issues in the proper way.  The 31-year-old mom of baby Blue Ivy will be seen in the mag hitting the stands soon. And you gotta admit, chick is looking amazing these days.   BONUS: Beyonce's been having some fun on Instagram.  She posted a pic from her motorbike ride today:   Extras: 1.  Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentino has been officially named the first Latin American Pope.  He will be called Pope Francis.

RUMOR CONTROL: Trinidad James--I DO NOT Have A Baby's Mama OR A Son! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 11:56 AM PDT After a pic Trinidad James recently posted spread across the internet with people believing this was possibly his baby's mother and his son, we've got the REAL..... The woman and little boy pictured in Trinidad's Instagram pic that's floating around the net, is NOT the rapper's baby's mother...or his son. Trinidad's rep confirms to TheYBF.com that the picture above was misinterpreted, and it is not his fam.  And we're sure the fact that he literally called the little boy his son didn't help. The "All Gold Everything" rapper actually doesn't have any kids at all, this according to his rep.  At least not yet. So if you've been scratching your head wondering how he procreated, you can stop.  The homie is kid free...for now.

DADDY DUTY: Dwyane Wade Appears In DOVE's "Men+Care" FATHERHOOD Campaign Posted: 13 Mar 2013 10:47 AM PDT Dwyane Wade has signed up (along with his two sons) for Dove's "Men+Care" campaign to show the important roles fathers play in healthy development.  See the pics and learn about the campaign inside.... In a new campaign with Dove "Men+Care" NBA champion Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has teamed up with the brand to show how important fatherhood is to his life. The NBA baller is a spokesman for the NEW “Real Moments” campaign, which highlights relatable experiences from his life as an athlete and how they translate into fathering. Rob Candelino, Vice President for Unilever Skincare, spoke D-Wade's praises saying: “This year during the tournament Dove® Men+Care™ will showcase moments in men’s lives that really matter. When fans learn that playing ‘Defense’ for Dwyane Wade means teaching his sons how to guard a mini-hoop in his living room, instead of a fellow player during a professional game, it hits home where men today place priority — caring for their family comes first.” Dwyane added,  “The real moments in my Dove® Men+Care™ campaign capture the joy and excitement my boys and I feel when we are all together. Being a father is the most rewarding aspect of my life and my children teach me, just as much as I teach them.”   And in other Dwyane Wade news, there's somebody who's NOT speaking his praises in the public eye. His ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade, will appear on the Dr. Phil show today where she'll discuss their bitter custody battle over their two sons, now 11 and 5. She says she has been unfairly labeled as “crazy” and “violent” in the media, and she wants to tell her side of the story.  At one point, Dr. Phil tells Siohvaughn that bashing her ex will not gain her sons.  He said, "You’ve got to change what you’re doing if you want to get back into the position that you need to be in with your children’s lives...I want you to have a bigger role in your children’s lives.”  Hmm...   We INDEED will be watching. Photos via Jusinta Mintz

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