The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• RIHANNA LOVES THE KIDS...EVEN WHEN SHE'S 4 HOURS LATE: Ri Ri Rolls To Chicago Area High School That Won Her DIAMONDS Video Contest
• Kelly Rowland Hits The Studio With Akon, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose & Pharrell
• GOSSIP BIT: Tamar Braxton Remains Mum On If She's REALLY Having A BOY
• CALL THE COPS: Evelyn Lozada Files Cease & Desist On Chad's Harrassment + Gucci Mane Allegedly Assaults Soldier...Has Warrant For Arrest!
• Lil Wayne's "Rich As F*ck" Video Ft. 2 Chainz + Soulja Boy Dragged Over Codeine Photos
• Beyonce Releases New EPIC Trailer, Stays Mum On Allegedly Rounding Up Houston Rappers For "Bow Down" Remix
• PICS: Venus & Serena's NEW Baby Brother + Mariah Carey RUSHES Home To Dem Babies & Plays In Her Gown
• RUMOR CONTROL: Regina King Speaks On Alleged Split From Malcolm Jamal Warner, Says "We're Good"
• Porsha Stewart -- Talks Being A "Black Trophy Wife", Her Stepson & Her Music Career
• LAUGH AT MY SETTLEMENT: Kevin Hart's EX-Wife Torrei Hart AWARDED $175K In DIVORCE Decision
• Kimora Lee Simmons Says She's NOT READY To Date, Dishes On Co-Parenting With TWO Men & Insecurities Of Men

RIHANNA LOVES THE KIDS...EVEN WHEN SHE'S 4 HOURS LATE: Ri Ri Rolls To Chicago Area High School That Won Her DIAMONDS Video Contest Posted: 23 Mar 2013 08:44 AM PDT Rihanna made a stop at Barrington High School near Chicago yesterday, just hours ahead of her show at the United Center for her Diamonds World Tour.  And even though she was there to congratulate the students on winning her DIMAONDS video contest, chick showed up over four hours late to the party.... To be fair, anyone who's been to Chi-Town knows Chicago traffic is an absolute beast.  Rihanna learned this the hard way yesterday as she showed up to the winners of her Diamonds video contest, Barrington High School, four and a half hours late. Rih Rih said she was determined to make it there to congratulate the kids on producing the best fan video using charitable acts as their theme.  And she even Instagrammed a pic of the horrible traffic. But after she arrived well after 5p (the event was scheduled for 1p), the kids who didn't already give up hope and leave were treated to 12 minutes of Rih's presence.  And they went nuts when she arrived. Great cause though still.  Check out a cute video below of Rih greeting all the kids...and chasing one little boy for a kiss: P.S.  Rih's opener A$AP Rocky must have caught her flu bug, because dude cancelled his performances both last night in Chicago and also previously in Detroit.   Photos: Twitter

Kelly Rowland Hits The Studio With Akon, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose & Pharrell Posted: 23 Mar 2013 07:38 AM PDT Kelly Rowland is making some major music moves in the studio.  Check out how she spent her Friday night working away inside... As Kelly Rowland gears up for her upcoming fourth studio album, Talk A Good Game, she's been hammering away tracks in the studio.  And last night, she spent the evening in a Cali studio with Akon, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose and super producer Pharrell.  Wonder what they're all cooking up... The "Kisses Down Low" singer is dropping the album later this year.   Meanwhile, Amber Rose stirred up a bit of controversy last night with the above pic...that she soon after deleted.  Apparently, her fans thought she had cuts and bruises around her lips (which look swollen) and her eyes.  And questions flew about if she got hit, got into a fight, or maybe was suffering from Botox bruises.  Who knows.  She deleted that one but left up the ones with her and Wiz chillin' backstage at Jay Leno recently: New mom Amber said she was a huge fan of "Splash" star Louie Anderson's cartoon.  So they all snapped a pic backstage.  Fun times.   BONUS: In case you missed it, here's Wiz's new video with Akon for "Let It Go" off Wiz's O.N.I.F.C. album:   Photos: Instagram

GOSSIP BIT: Tamar Braxton Remains Mum On If She's REALLY Having A BOY Posted: 23 Mar 2013 07:20 AM PDT Recently, Tamar Braxton's best friend Tameka "Tiny" Harris dropped some secret baby news about Tay Tay.  And Tamar has yet to speak on it.  Check it inside... While Tiny was chatting away with HipHollywood.com about her girl Tamar's pregnancy, she claimed she wouldn't give anything away about the baby.  But the bestie was beaming with so much happiness that she let the se of the baby slip.  And got flustered throughout the rest of the interview once she realized what she did.  “I’ve seen HIS little face, she has a 4D picture," Tiny said. Whoopsie!  Interestingly, neither Tamar nor Tiny have commented about it.  So it looks like a bouncing baby boy will be popping up soon. Tay, who is reportedly in her last trimester, also just did a photoshoot with Rob Ector in Atlanta.  And we're hoping it's one that shows off that baby bump.  The photog tweeted: Just wrapped shoot with @TamarBraxtonHer!! The whole squad killed it! Can't wait! The Randomness: 1.  The alleged pre-nup details on how Michael Jordan will protect his $650 mill fortune.  STORY

CALL THE COPS: Evelyn Lozada Files Cease & Desist On Chad's Harrassment + Gucci Mane Allegedly Assaults Soldier...Has Warrant For Arrest! Posted: 23 Mar 2013 06:43 AM PDT More drama on the Evelyn Lozada & Chad Johnson divorce front.  After Chad fired off those hate-filled tweets to Ev's PR manager a few days ago, the "BBW" star is now firing off cease and desist letter.  Plus, rapper Gucci Mane allegedly attacked a soldier...and he's in big trouble... We reported this past Thursday that Chad Johnson took to Twitter to blast off on his ex-fe Evelyn Lozada and her PR manager, Danika Berry.  In a series of tweets, he exposed Ev for allegedly sleeping with the Young Money crew to nab her Cash Money deal, and also accused her of cheating on him while they were together. Now, Ev has sent a cease & desist letter to Chad, via her legal team, to get him to stop harassing her.  TMZ reports that Ev will file a restraining order if he doesn't stop.  And by the way, Chad has been trying to end his probation early (after that domestic violence incident with Ev a while back).  And he's due in court on Monday for a hearing.  We're pretty sure this new situation will be brought up....and that won't be a good look.   And in other legal drama, Gucci Mane's big weekend for the premiere of his new movie Spring Breakers won't be ending well it seems.  The Atlanta Police Department has now issued a warrant for the rapper's arrest for him allegedly assaulting a soldier. WSBTV reports that a U.S. soldier told them he was simply asking Gucci for a picture at a party Friday night, when the rapper flipped out and hit him over the head with a champagne bottle.  Here's the story: Photos show cuts to the soldier's head after he said Radric Davis, whose stage name is Gucci Mane, hit him with a champagne bottle last Friday night. The soldier, who asked only to be called by his first name, James, told Viteri he asked a security guard in the VIP section of Harlem Nights on Courtland Street in Atlanta, if he could get a photo with the rapper. "I'm in the military. I wanted to get a picture with Gucci Mane, is it OK?" James said he asked the security guard. "I was speaking to the security guard, and Gucci Mane hit me in the head with a bottle." James, who serves in the Army, returned home from Afghanistan in October. Last Friday was his first trip to Atlanta with friends to celebrate his birthday. He said he was stunned when Davis reacted violently to his request. "And as I looked at him in the shock of why, one of his friends hit me in the side of my face," James told Viteri. James said he went to Grady Memorial Hospital by ambulance where his injury required 10 stitches. Soldier James says he doesn't want this to happen to anyone other fan simply approaching Gucci for a pic.  And Lt. Jeff Cantin of the Atlanta Police Department confirms they have issued a warrant for Gucci's arrest on an aggravated assault charge. After Gucci pushed a woman out of a moving car back in 2011, his record isn't so clean.  Get it together Gooch.   Top Photo: Splash

Lil Wayne's "Rich As F*ck" Video Ft. 2 Chainz + Soulja Boy Dragged Over Codeine Photos Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:28 PM PDT Lil Wayne just dropped a new "Rich As F*ck" video with 2 Chainz to promote his new album.  And money, cars and clothes aren't the only things Soulja Boy's been posting on his Instagram.  Find out why thousands of his fans are dragging him on his social network inside...   As Lil Wayne gears up to drop his I Am Not A Human Being II album next Tuesday, he dropped the video for his "Rich As F*ck" single featuring 2 Chainz.  And yes, it's exactly what you would expect.  Model chicks driving fast cars with Weezy in the passenger side, the fellas jumping around talking about how heavy their pockets and gold are, and a tiger. Check out the Parris-directed vid above.   And speaking of Weezy, after his reported near fatal codeine overdose last week, Soulja Boy posted some photos that pissed off his own fans. The "Crank That" rapper uses his Instagram as his personal diary of sneakers, clothes, shots of his mansion and condo and cash.  And he recently posted pics of his weed....and his codeine. Thousands of his fans have been dragging him over being so irresponsible to promote something that obviously is horrible for you.  One of his fans wrote: Somehow in his brain, he thinks that makes him cool..In reality, it's obvious (to me) that drug users are Sad and Weak! I hope no one else has to die a senseless death...but we all know that's not possible! God-Speed to you and all the others playing Russian Roulette with their lives! And plenty of people chimed in, dogging him out (amongst the people who oddly supported his habit): Let this be a lesson kids.  Say no to drugs. Photos: Vevo/Instagram

Beyonce Releases New EPIC Trailer, Stays Mum On Allegedly Rounding Up Houston Rappers For "Bow Down" Remix Posted: 22 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PDT Beyonce just posted the new trailer to the new animated film, EPIC, where she stars as Queen Tara.  Check it inside, plus news about an alleged Houston-style remix of "Bow Down" possibly on the way....   Hitting theaters May 24th, Beyonce, Amanda Seyfried and more are starring as the voices of the animates film EPIC.  The fairytale depicts a modern day Thumbelina in a secret world, and Beyonce plays the wise Mother Nature figure.  The synopsis: Epic is a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world...and ours. Here's the newest trailer that just came out today:   In other Bey news, chick is ignoring the negative criticism about her "Bow Down" promo track and allegedly taking it one step further.  MTV News reports that according to "Houston reporter" Isaiah Carey, the H-Town native is tapping classic and new Texas rappers for the remix. Scarface, Willie D., Slim Thug, Kirko Bangz, Lil KeKe and Bun B were all named to make an appearance on the already southern dipped track.  And that ish will be a conversation starter at the very least. Apparently, Isaiah said he was going to keep it a secret--as one of the listed rappers spilled the beans to him--until he started to see pics from their studio sessions popping up on Twitter.  Still, Bey's camp hasn't confirmed or denied the remix. What y'all know about them Texas boys.....

PICS: Venus & Serena's NEW Baby Brother + Mariah Carey RUSHES Home To Dem Babies & Plays In Her Gown Posted: 22 Mar 2013 02:55 PM PDT Venus and Serena Williams' 70-year-old father was spotted in the tennis stands with his new son Dylan yesterday. See pics of the baby boy inside and see how Mariah Carey rushes home to put dem babies to sleep inside.... Richard Williams, the 70-year-old father of tennis champs Venus and Serena was spotted in the stands at Day 4 of the Sony Open with wife Lakeisha Williams and their brand new baby Dylan Starr Richard Williams.  Yep, pops is a rolling stone...who can still create babies. The proud papa soaked up the sun with his son (who drank a bottle) in Key Biscayne, Florida as they cheered big sister Venus on to victory.    In other baby photos...... Hard-working mom Mariah Carey posted pics of herself getting ready for last night's taping of "American Idol" while wearing a curve hugging black gown with gold embellishments.  And then rushed home to play with her twins....in her glammed out clothes.   Before she got "Almost Home" to her kids, a fan gifted her with a soft plush animal which she could share with Roc and Roe. Once home, the busy mommy took a pic with her adorable twins during their bedtime story.  She tweeted, 'Rushed home to put dem babies to sleep!'  Who said MiMi is too diva to get down on that carpet in her good gowns?  Gotta love it.   Photos via Splash/Twitter

RUMOR CONTROL: Regina King Speaks On Alleged Split From Malcolm Jamal Warner, Says "We're Good" Posted: 22 Mar 2013 01:03 PM PDT Regina King has spoken out about rumors of a break-up with her Hollywood boo, Malcolm Jamal Warner, saying you can't believe everything you read.  See Regina's Twitter post inside....   News from Us Weekly yesterday was that actor Malcolm Jamal Warner and actress Regina King had parted ways...at Malcolm's request.  Though the "Reed Between The Lines" star has not spoken out about the alleged break-up, Regina spoke to her fans on Twitter today saying you can't believe everything you read.   It's interesting to note that Regina says they "are good," but never explicitly denies a break-up.  So did they or didn't they?  And we're thinking the "please don't believe everthing you read" line might refer to Malcolm "not feeling it anymore" OR the part about him asking her and her son to move out of his home.  Though she's not giving us specific details about what's happening, we think it's safe to assume that where there's smoke....there's fire. We'll keep you posted.....

Porsha Stewart -- Talks Being A "Black Trophy Wife", Her Stepson & Her Music Career Posted: 22 Mar 2013 11:14 AM PDT Porsha Stewart is explaining why she's proud to be the "black trophy wife" of her husband, Kordell.  And if Porsha's newest charming statement isn't enough, she's also dishing on her music career she says she's taking seriously, and explains why her stepson remains hidden on "Real Housewives of Atlanta"... Everyone's fave 265-days-a-year Housewife chatted up ABC News Radio about a few topics viewers have been wondering about.  Will she actually embark on a music career--seeing that her description of her voice was not hot, and we all know Kordell is trying to control her every move?   Will her stepson ever appear on the show?  And why she feels it's OK to play the trophy wife role. Why Her Stepson Syre Isn't Featured on RHOA: "He's a nine-year-old little boy. He's my stepson and I absolutely adore him. We did make the decision not to feature him on the show. [Real Housewives] is something that I decided to do and Kordell signed up to support me. Syre...doesn't have a place on the show for me." Why She's Proud to Be a Trophy Wife: "Being a trophy wife per se is not just about your outer looks. It's about the man who has put you on the pedestal and him admiring you and thinking well enough of you to put you up there. And I think it's important for our little girls to know that they can be a princesses and they can have it all...So I feel proud to represent -- and I use the word lightly -- the black trophy wife." Explains Kordell's Less Than Thrilled Reaction to Her Not Being Pregnant on Last Week's Episode: "With me suffering a miscarriage before that was difficult for both of us and...at that moment he doesn't want to put too much pressure on it because he knows how much that means to me. And really when you're trying to have a baby the best thing to do is to just not concentrate on it, just let it happen." "I felt as a newlywed, you know a lot of times you go through things behind closed doors and you feel alone. And I just felt somewhere in there, me telling my story, would help someone." On Her Music Career: "I'm working on my sound so I've been working with different producers to get that together. It's a very serious thing to me. It's not just play play. I'm not just trying to put a one-hit wonder. I want my music to really represent me. So I've been taking it seriously here lately. I'll be coming out with a project. ...It'll be about relationships for sure and it'll just speak to that, speak to love and the struggles, and the ups and the downs and the great moments, all of that. It'll be something that -- a soundtrack to our life." Gotta love that Porsha.  The "RHOA" finale and 3-part reunion special are airing soon on BRAVO....

LAUGH AT MY SETTLEMENT: Kevin Hart's EX-Wife Torrei Hart AWARDED $175K In DIVORCE Decision Posted: 22 Mar 2013 10:05 AM PDT   The terms of the divorce settlement between Kevin and Torrei Hart have been revealed. Find out how much Torrei is driving away with inside...   Torrei Hart, the comedienne ex-wife of funnyman Kevin Hart will be laughing all the way to the bank following her new divorce settlelment, TMZ reports.  Torrei was awarded a flat sum of $175K and will also receive nearly $20K a month for the support of the couple's two children (8-year-old daughter Heaven Lee and 5-year-old son Hendrix).  According to terms of the couple's pre-nup, Torrei will get an Escalade and will keep her jewelry. Since Kevin is worth a reported $9 Million bucks, it may seem like he got off easy, but maybethe couple didn't want to drag things out in court.  Plus, Torrei has already proven her own earning "potential" with a series of funny viral spoofs on YouTube.  It's only a matter of time before she stakes her own claim in Hollywood.

Kimora Lee Simmons Says She's NOT READY To Date, Dishes On Co-Parenting With TWO Men & Insecurities Of Men Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:34 AM PDT Fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons has some advice for young women making their way in the business world while looking for love.  Find out what she said inside and get deets on her views on relationships and being single.  Kimora Lee Simmons is still making waves in the fashion world with "Kimora: House Of Fab" on the small screen and her online empire JustFab.com.  Outside of her business ventures, the fashionista talked to the Daily Mail about her life as a single woman.  She also gave an interesting perspective on how relationships change and evolve (while explaning her friendship with her children's fathers) and she offered advice to women on the dating scene.  Here are the highlights:   On how things have changed between her and Russell Simmons and between her and Djimon Hounsou: "Relationships do change throughout the course of your life and I always think in terms of relationships changing and evolving rather than starting and stopping. Kids never go away from your life and if you've been married, that person probably never goes away either. You never get rid of anyone and...they never really get rid of you!" On being single: "I'm not with anyone at the moment – it's just my kids and their two dads." "I think [men] are sometimes [intimidated], but men are intimidated by a lot of things, you know, such as jobs and bit of determination. They have a lot of insecurities about who we are, what we have, what we look like, what we've accomplished and what we're capable of because we're fabulous and capable of doing so much and juggling so much every day." On advice for fabulous women looking for men: "People might be mad I'm saying this, but [men] do have a lot of hang-ups. But that shouldn't deter you ladies from being great! You don't have to dumb down – you just have to find a clever, good, secure man. I've found a couple – I've been lucky – but it's probably hard for everybody to find that true love of a good man." On her life's journey: "I was modelling at ten, I married very young and I've done everything pretty early. I always joke that I've had several midlife crises already! I've definitely made mistakes along the way...'but I've got a good head on my shoulders.... things have turned out pretty well so far." On being bullied and how it created the woman she is today: "I was bullied and picked on because I was so different to everyone else, and I definitely didn't believe or even know I was fabulous back then. But those hard times made me everything I am today. It's all water under the bridge now, but being bullied and going through adversity definitely made me stronger."   Loving this advice.  "Kimora: House Of Fab" airs on the Style Network.

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