The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• DO WE LOVE IT: Willow Smith's Purple-ish Wiggery
• COUPLES WHO FLY TOGETHER: T.I. & Tiny Jet Out Of LAX
• The LEGAL REASONS Scrappy Skipped Out On "LAHH ATL" Premiere Parties....A Warrant For Arrest Issued Over Pee Tests!
• ON THE DOWN LOW: Kerry Rhodes Silent On New Text Messages Revealed By ALLEGED Ex-Boyfriend + John Legend ANNOUNCES New HBO Series "Down LO"
• TRAVEL TIME: Beyonce Lands In Slovakia, Tracy Morgan & Pregnant Fiancee Meagan + Bobby Brown & Fam Jet Out Of LAX
• "Love & Hip Hop ATL" Takes Over New York With Stevie J, Joseline, K. Michelle, Mimi Faust & More
• ARRESTED! Juanita Bynum Grabbed Up & Locked Up In Georgia!
• Amar'e Stourdamire & Pregnant New Wife Alexis Bring Knick Ballers To Amar'e "In The Moment" Premiere + Rocsi, Tamar & More Hit The Us Weekly Hollywood STYLE Party
• Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Oprah & More ATTEND The 28th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame INDUCTION CEREMONY

DO WE LOVE IT: Willow Smith's Purple-ish Wiggery Posted: 20 Apr 2013 08:28 AM PDT That Willow is always giving us something new.  Check out her new purple-ish wiggery inside and decide if we love it... It could just be for a new video shoot...or it could actually be for real life, knowing Willow Smith.  The 12-year-old heiress to the Smith's Hollywood throne has switched it up on y'all once again.  And now she's whipping her light purple hair back and forth: She posted a few pics on her Twitter account showing off the new style.  And if we know Willow, we know she would be the one to keep this look after whatever video or photoshoot she was working on.  So... DO WE LOVE IT?! PHOTOS: Twitter

COUPLES WHO FLY TOGETHER: T.I. & Tiny Jet Out Of LAX Posted: 20 Apr 2013 07:00 AM PDT Couples who jet together...stay together.  T.I. & Tiny are always attached at the hip....and we kinda love it.  The twosome were spotted flying out of LAX yesterday looking pretty colorful.  Check out Mr. & Mrs. Harris inside... T.I. is 32...and still keepin' up with the "young kids" as he rocked his bright yellow shorts rainbow socks and a rainbow style hoodie as the rapper rolled to LAX with his wife yesterday:   Tiny flashed her fat ring for the cameras and was along for the trip with her man as they left the kiddies back home in ATL.  They were on work mode and did some radio promo at Power 106 L.A. and of course, hit up a few parties.  Must be nice... Photos: Fame/Flynet

The LEGAL REASONS Scrappy Skipped Out On "LAHH ATL" Premiere Parties....A Warrant For Arrest Issued Over Pee Tests! Posted: 20 Apr 2013 05:55 AM PDT Scrappy missed out on the "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" premiere parties in both ATL and NYC last week.  His co-star and fiancee Erica Dixon told us they're still engaged, but that he couldn't show up due to "legal problems."  Now we know those are... A warrant has been issued for Scrappy's arrest in Georgia....all because of some fraudulent pee! Back in 2008, Scrappy was arrest on a weed charge and part of his on-going probation was to submit urine tests to his P.O.  But last month, he submitted urine that was cold to the touch, so officials believed it had been tampered with--meaning Scraps pulled the old switcheroo with pee that wasn't his. Scrappy was told to do it over, and submit some fresh urine on the spot.  Of course, dude refused, and now the arrest warrant was issued for probation violation. TMZ spoke with Scrappy's lawyer who isn't admitting any wrong doing: We spoke to Scrappy's lawyer, Mawuli Mel Davis, who tells us Scrappy plans to appear in court on May 16 to address the issue -- and says, "It is our hope that the Judge will recall the revocation warrant that is currently pending against Mr. Richardson." He adds, "Since Mr. Richardson’s release from jail, he has been reporting to probation as ordered and doing his best to comply with all conditions of probation." Reportedly, Scrappy's going to turn himself in to the police next week....with VH1 cameras in tow.  Of course!

ON THE DOWN LOW: Kerry Rhodes Silent On New Text Messages Revealed By ALLEGED Ex-Boyfriend + John Legend ANNOUNCES New HBO Series "Down LO" Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:52 PM PDT As Kerry Rhodes' camps continues to avoid the rumors of the baller's sexuality, John Legend (who's friends with Kerry) has ironically signed on to produce an HBO series named "Down Lo."  Read more inside.... Despite the revelation of intimate text messages, more "vacation" pictures and Russell "Hollywood" Simpson giving a second round of salacious quotes, Kerry Rhodes' camp is going full-speed ahead with their "denials". Though Kerry Rhodes has not publically addressed the rumors himself, certain sites claim his friends are saying he's going to shut down the person spreading the rumors soon.  While we don't believe that report is at all credible, we'e just letting you know it's out there. But apparently, Russell believes Kerry very well could have relayed  that message.  Russell has given ANOTHER interview where he released the lovey dovey ALLEGED text messages between the two and continues to deny "outing" Kerry.  Here are the highlights: On why he won't be silenced: "Only way I'm going to stop talking is if I'm dead or I'm in the river. And if he throw me in the river, I can swim so he would have to kill me and then throw me in the river. If he just throws me in the river, I'm going to come out, hair wet and all, and ready to continue to talk about him. We all know that he can swim because he swum when he was in me, boo." On how Kerry can profit from this: "He can make money off this. Before now, people didn't even talk about Kerry. If you walked into a room and said, 'Kerry Rhodes had a nice game', the first thing the guys would say is 'Who is that?' If you walked into a room and said 'Ray Lewis had a great game' everybody knows who Ray Lewis is. I have really put him out there to make a little bit of money. It's not like I'm trying to hurt him. I have really helped him because before now, nobody was even thinking about his ass. He can make money off of it. I hear Nike is looking for the first gay athlete and they're going to pay him millions." On people saying he's lying about the relationship: "If you were not me, Kerry, my a**h*** or his d*ck, then you don't not know what went on in the bedroom." Read the text messages here.   Meanwhile...... Kerry's friend John Legend has signed on to produce a new series for HBO called "Down Lo" under the umbrella of his Get Lifted Film Co. According to Deadline.com, the drama project, produced/directed by Tony Krantz, will be set in Miami’s South Beach and will explores the intersection of three worlds — the party town’s popular music scene and sports and fashion circles. Told from multiple points of view, the daring new series will deal with fame and secrets...one of them will be a gay rapper living on the down low.  Hmm...we wonder if John will pull on his first-hand knowledge of the industry? "Down Lo" is being written by playwright/scribe Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, who's executive producing with Get Lifted’s Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius. Reece Pearson serves as co-executive producer. In addition to this venture, John is also working on a show with FOX about his upbringing.  Well isn't that quite the coinkidink....   EXTRAS: 1.  It's over! The second suspect in the Boston bombings who was on the run today has been found and taken into custody.  STORY

TRAVEL TIME: Beyonce Lands In Slovakia, Tracy Morgan & Pregnant Fiancee Meagan + Bobby Brown & Fam Jet Out Of LAX Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:44 PM PDT Beyonce made her way into Bratislava, Slovakia today ahead of her nexy Mrs. Carter Show tour stop.  We've got the pics, plus Tracy Morgan and his preggers fiancee and Bobby Brown and his fam trekking through the L.A. airport as well... It's travel day for the YBF folks as everybody's out and about.  Beyonce, dressed in cool black and and gold shades and a hoodie and a bright red lip, was spotted stepping off her plane in Slovakia this afternoon with the ever present Julius by her side.  She's got a show in Bratislava tonight on her Mrs. Carter Show tour.  And despite traveling to city to city overseas, she found time to talk to ELLE magazine about her new H&M campaign....and her the origins of her own style factor. About where she gets her fab style, she told the mag: Well, thanks for the compliment! I think my style comes from watching my mother from the time I was a little girl. She was so stylish. She was the first person I saw mix high-end pieces with more accessible styles and make it all work. I'm also inspired by my sister [Solange Knowles]; I love her bold approach. And how she chooses what she's going to wear everyday: I like sexy but classic pieces. I love prints and patterns, [and] mixing textures as well as solid colors....It depends on how I'm feeling that day, and luckily I have great, honest people around me to help. My stylists, Ty Hunter and Raquel Smith, are an influential part of the process. Also traveling today:   Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge and their son Cassius looked like a lil happy family, They had just flown in to LAX from Atlanta.  Hopefully he paid his daughter Bobbi Kristina a visit.     And also at LAX, Tracy Morgan had so many sneakers for his flight he couldn't even handle them all. The comedian and his fiancee Meagan were spotted arriving to LAX to catch a flight out.  And the two looked carefree, ready to show off that baby bump, and in love. The twosome announced back in February that they're expecting.  And since it'll be baby #4 for Tracy, it's no wonder he seems so care free about it all. Photos: WENN/Pacific Coast News/Splash

"Love & Hip Hop ATL" Takes Over New York With Stevie J, Joseline, K. Michelle, Mimi Faust & More Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:26 PM PDT The cast of "LAHH ATL" landed in New York to kick off the upcoming season of the show with cast favorites Stevie J, Joseline, Mimi Faust, K. Michelle and Erica Dixon in tow. See pics inside.... Joseline Hernandez...who showed up looking like she and Stevie just had a pimp-property conversation before they hopped out of the car...finally looked more lady like as she was on hand with her cast members to promote their show in NYC last night. Mona Scott Young and her colorful cast of characters from season 2 of VH1's “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” attended a screening and press reception at Stage 48 in New York City last night.  And TheYBF.com was on site to take in all the foolery that ensued. Mona posed it up with Mimi and Erica (above). She also posed with "LAHH" star Yandy Smith and K. Michelle (who's rumored to be leaving the ATL and joining the NYC cast).   Joseline, who went on to become one of the show's breakout stars if you want to call it that, showed off her assets. And her boo Stevie J was there....still driving the bus. Erica Dixon, in a sexy red dress, wasn't wearing an engagement ring but she confirmed to TheYBF that she and Lil' Scrappy are still engaged.   Mona later revealed that legal issues (meaning his checks getting garnished by people he owes) kept Scrappy grounded in Atlanta.   Mimi Faust, who loves a good pop of color, also came to the press reception solo.  There was a little buzz once again that she's no longer with Nikko, the man she and K. Michelle argued about.  Yandy seemed to be in good spirits considering that she's still going through some very troubling times with her baby's father Mendeecees and all of his legal issues.  Cute Louboutins though... K. Foxx, who stars on Mona's other VH1 series, "The Gossip Game" looked foxy in a cheetah print jacket. Angela Yee, also of "The Gossip Game" and Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, interviewed Emily B.  No clue why she was there since she's adamant about not being a part of LAHH.  But maybe because she's appearing on the upcoming season of "Chrissy & Mr. Jones."   TV/Radio personality Ed Lover, who hosted the classic hip hop show, "MTV Raps", asked the cast a few questions.   During one "touching" moment, Mimi and K. Michelle made up after their blow-up this summer. As Mona fielded questions from the press,  guests sipped on Myx Fusions moscato, Malibu Red and Ciroc.  “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” premieres Monday, April 22 at 8pm ET/PT on VH1   Check out our one on one video interviews with the cast below: TheYBF.com reported live from the scene were we spoke to Erica, Stevie, K. Michelle and Mona.  Erica told us that Shay is still a thorn in her side and is constantly trying to get Scrappy leave his family.  And she can't stand women like Shay.  K. Michelle told us she and Rasheeda don't get along because Rasheeda is very close friends with the man she accused of beating her (Memphitz). Stevie J said Joseline left the party early because he paid MiMi a compliment! And Mona talked to us about her upcoming Bravo show "Taking Atlanta" which focuses on people trying to achieve their dreams.  And she's also working on a film called "The Promise Keeper."   Photos via James Pray/Video by Shirley Vernae

ARRESTED! Juanita Bynum Grabbed Up & Locked Up In Georgia! Posted: 19 Apr 2013 01:55 PM PDT Oh Juanita!  Up to your trickery again we see.  See why your favorite televangelist was ARRESTED last night inside...   Yep!  Juanita Bynum has been jailed after an arrest in Georgia last night.  And get this--we hear it was all right before she was about to take the "pulpit"...at a hotel...to preach!  Her sister allegedly ended up preaching instead. Goodness. Supposedly, a promoter named Al Washington filed a civil case against her.  And clearly he got tipped off she was making her way to the area and had her arrested.  Obnoxious Tv reports: Al Washington says he paid Juanita Bynum $100,000 advance to start in a stage play that she never did. Word is he sued her and won. Juanita allegedly was to make payments that have been missed along with a court appearance to explain, and a warrant was issued. And if you're wondering what a Civil Capias is exactly--we put on our lil legal hats and recalled these warrants are usually issued for a person who owes money based on a court judgment....or someone who fails to appear for a civil hearing. She better get her Jesus-filled life...

Amar'e Stourdamire & Pregnant New Wife Alexis Bring Knick Ballers To Amar'e "In The Moment" Premiere + Rocsi, Tamar & More Hit The Us Weekly Hollywood STYLE Party Posted: 19 Apr 2013 12:34 PM PDT Tamar Braxton brought her baby bump to the Us Weekly annual Hot Hollywood Style issue party in L.A. last night alongside the Mowry-Hardricts, Rocsi Diaz and more.  Pics of all the fab ladies who hit up the event, plus Amar'e Stoudamire's big premiere of his new film "In The Moment" that his teammates came out to support.... Tamar's still looking fab as she gears up to bring the what we know will be the most spoiled baby (in a good way) into the world.  She hit up the Us Weekly party in L.A. last night that celebrated the style of fashionable celebs. Tia Mowry and hubby Cory Hardrict, who recently renewed their vows, looked adorable as usual on the carpet.  Loves the couple. Rocsi Diaz kept it sexy in black leather pants, nude pumps and a black lace top.  She's been looking great lately.  Admit it...   Chrissy Teigen hugged it out with Rocsi after hitting the carpet the carpet in this off the shoulder green mini dress.     And "The Talk" co-host Aisha Tyler was there looking pretty in blue.   And across the country in NYC last night: As the Knicks gear up for the NBA playoffs, Amar'e Stoudamire celebrated the EPIX premiere of his IN THE MOMENT film.  He and his pregnant new wife, Alexis, looked happy for Amar'e's big night during the Tribeca Film Festival: Alexia showed off her baby bump in this flirty black cocktail dress.  Cute. And the twosome looked to have a ball at the premiere...and celebrated Mr. Stoudemire's bug accomplishment. His teammates like Carmelo Anthony came through to celebrate on the orange carpet. And so did his teammates Tyson Chandler and Chris Copeland. Tyson brought his wife Kimberly along for the night.   Gayle King was there to support. Rachel Roy came out to support her fashion line collabo partner. And Amar'e was interviewed by sports analyst Stephen A. Smith.  Fun times! Photos: Splash

Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Oprah & More ATTEND The 28th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame INDUCTION CEREMONY Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:38 AM PDT Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson were among the celebs who attended the the 28th Rock and Roll Hall of FAME Induction Ceremony last night which featured performances by Usher and Public Enemy.  Get the pics inside and see the newest inductees... Showing a little leg and a lot of sass, Kelly Rowland stopped traffic on the red carpet of the Rock and Roll Hall of FAME last night at Nokia Theatre L.A.  This black Maria Lucia Hohan AW'13 lace front slit "Latifah" curve hugging dress, complete with a lace train, is freaking amazing. With her hair in a tight bun and Doves by Doron Palona 18K Rose Gold Rose Quartz Earrings, Kelly looked amazing as usual as she came out to support. Michelle Williams got the "Destiny's Child Memo" and also showed off a little leg.  The "Fela!" Broadway star donned a body hugging black and white dress with contoured piping. She wore a Herve Leger dress with an Alexander Mcqueen clutch and Guiseppe Zanoti shoes. Michelle arrived with producer Harmony Samuels and Kita Williams. Usher also turned heads in a leather jeacket, tuxedo slacks and red sparkly loafers.   Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels attended the show and performed on stage with Chuck D, Heart and Dave Grohl. Filmmaker Spike Lee came out to support Quincy Jones and Public Enemy (whose songs where featured in Do The Right Thing), as both were honored during the ceremony. Legendary producer Quincy Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame and awarded the Ahmet Ertegun Lifetime Achievement Award. Public Enemy was inducted into the Hall of Fame.   Looking gorgeous in a one shoulder number that screamed 70s glam, Jennifer Hudson performed a tribute to Hall of Fame inductee Donna Summer.  Gorge look for her. Hall of Fame inductees, Public Enemy, hit the stage to the delight of the crowd.  Flav looks like an 80-year-old man these days:   But we're wondering why he wore his "Talent" badge on stage? Or why he even needed a backstage tag.  Could he be mistaken for anyone other than himself? Oprah Winfrey was on hand to present an award to Quincy Jones. Usher was also on hand to honor Mr. Jones. He later hit the stage and performed a stellar tribute to Quincy. The event will be broadcast May 18 on HBO.  Congrats to the inductees!    Photos via Getty Images

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