The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Tia Mowry-Hardrict DINES OUT With Husband Cory, OFFERS Advice On KEEPING The ROMANCE Alive
• Beyonce TEASES "The Mrs. Carter Show" Photos, RELEASES "Back To Black" REMAKE With Andre 3000
• GUYS WITH KIDS: The Game And Wiz Khalifa SHARE Family Flicks
• Jennifer Lopez DISHES On Her Chris Brown COLLABORATION + Randy Jackson DISPUTES Mariah Carey RUMORS + Sean Kingston's "Beat It" BTS Video Featuring Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa
• VIDEO FAB: Ashanti's EMOTIONAL "Never Should Have"
• Kanye West ADDED To "SNL" 38th SEASON Finale + Iggy Azalea's "Bounce" (SINGLE) + Kelly Rowland's "Talk A Good Game" RELEASE Date
• DO GOODERS: Christina Milian, Karrueche Tran, Draya & More Say BE YOU...In A Fun Campaign Photoshoot
• BLONDE BIKINI BABE BADU! Erykah Badu Flaunts That Body On Miami Beach

Tia Mowry-Hardrict DINES OUT With Husband Cory, OFFERS Advice On KEEPING The ROMANCE Alive Posted: 27 Apr 2013 07:30 AM PDT Actress and mommy bloger Tia Mowry Hardrict was spotted dining out with her husband Cory in Hollywood yesterday. Find out where they went inside and see her tips for keeping the romance alive.   Actress Tia Mowry-Hardrict, who'll be starring in the NickMom series "Instant Mom" was spotted leaving West Hollywood hotspot Craig's last night. Tia, who's been married to Hollywood hearthrob Cory Hardrict (Lovelace, "Let's Stay Together") for five years, posted a few tips on her lifestyle blog about keeping the romance alive. She said:   Go on unique dates: Crazy, adrenaline-rushing activities are so much fun to do with your significant other, but even a low key hike through a trail you’ve never been to before can get you out of a relationship rut. Show your love: You might not think the little things matter once you’ve been together for a while, but they really do. Small things like flowers or handwritten notes really show your significant other you don’t take them for granted. It also helps remind you of the excitement you felt when your relationship first started. Be verbal: A lot of times, all it takes is a couple of loving words here and there every day to keep a relationship strong throughout the years. Don’t be afraid to tell your significant other you’re proud of him, or love him, or that think he looks sexy after mowing the lawn! Get sexy: After you’ve been with one person for awhile, it’s easy to fall into what I call the “sweats” rut. That is, you no longer feel like you have to impress them and start paying less and less attention to your appearance, and every day becomes a sweats and t-shirt kind of day. Now I’m definitely not saying that you need to be frantically hitting the gym everyday to keep the body you had 5 years ago, but it is important to remember to still make an effort sometimes. And here's what Tia ALSO suggests to keep things spicy:     Photos via JCalderon / Splash News

Beyonce TEASES "The Mrs. Carter Show" Photos, RELEASES "Back To Black" REMAKE With Andre 3000 Posted: 27 Apr 2013 06:03 AM PDT Beyonce has just teased some carefully selected shots from her "The Mrs. Carter Show" World Tour.  See the "candids" inside and listen to her "Back To Black" remake with Andre 3000. Fan fans waiting for "The Mrs. Carter Show" to stop through their town, they can get a glimpse of Mrs. Carter in action, with a few carefully choreographed "candids" from her stop at the LG Arena in Birmingham, UK last night. Previously, we told you that Mrs. Carter had banned photographers from her live shows, and now the only professional pics you'll see of her on-stage are those hand picked by her and her team. We imagine Bey knows exactly when she'll be photographed and the show's photographer, Frank Micelotta, knows exactly when to press "click". We don't mind...it makes for a great picture.   And in new releases.... On his East Village radio show, producer Mark Ronson debuted the "Back To Black" remake that Beyonce and Andre 3000 created for The Great Gatsby soundtrack (May 7).  When asked what he thought about Bey and Andre remaking the Amy Winehouse track, he said, “I’m flattered and honored. I know Amy would be too." Helmed by executive producer Jay-Z, the soundtrack will feature Fergie, Q-Tip, Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sandé, will.i.am, and others.

GUYS WITH KIDS: The Game And Wiz Khalifa SHARE Family Flicks Posted: 27 Apr 2013 05:16 AM PDT   Rappers The Game and Wiz Khalifa posted new photos with their kids.  See the rappers in "Daddy mode" inside.... Rapper The Game took his family and a slew of friends to Disneyland to celebrate the 6th birthday of his son King Justice Taylor.  He tweeted, "Me @lovetiffney @harlemcarontaylor @littlemisscali & the 6 year old Birthday Boy" @kingjusticetaylor turnin' up at Minnie's tea party in the V.I.P. ha ha ha..... #KingJusticeBday #Disneyland #Family #Fun #Instagood #Instacool #Love #Goodtimes" Tiffney Cambridge may have not have gotten the wedding she wanted....but she surely got a man who loves his kids.  And The Game surrounds himself with friends who also take their roles as fathers very seriously.  "Me @groovyQ & @nujerzeydevil @Disneyland with our daughter's #RealFathers #FuckADeadBeat"   Cali Dream posed with her proud papa on one of the park's rides.  "Daddy's Disney Princess. @littlemisscali #disneyland #kingjusticebday #fun #family #instakool"   And another proud papa... Wiz Khalifa posted a pic of his son Bash sleeping on his shoulder, "He fell asleep on his dad. This is all i care about"    And Wiz and Amber Rose are already making sure their bundle of joy is stylish from his head to his little toes.  Wiz proudly showed off his son's sock swag, "Little daddy boy in his chucc sox"   Photos via Instagram

Jennifer Lopez DISHES On Her Chris Brown COLLABORATION + Randy Jackson DISPUTES Mariah Carey RUMORS + Sean Kingston's "Beat It" BTS Video Featuring Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa Posted: 26 Apr 2013 04:23 PM PDT Jennifer Lopez revealed a few deets about her upcoming Chris Brown collaboration recently. Find out what she said inside and see what Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson said about rumors of Mariah Carey being replaced and watch Sean Kingston's behind the scenes footage from the "Beat It" shoot.   We told you previously that Jennifer Lopez had hooked up with Chris Brown and producer Cory Rooney to recapture some of tha "Jenny From The Block" magic, and during an recent interview with Extra's Mario Lopez, she offered a little more insight.  She said,  “Yes, when we were in the studio, writing songs and just getting that ‘Jenny from the Block’ flavor back." She added, “We actually worked on a bunch of [title] ideas… and we talked about doing a duet together for his album.” And in addition to new music, she was recently honored for her charitable efforts when Muhammad Ali presented her with a humanitarian award at Celebrity Fight Night.  She explained the origin of the Lopez Family Foundation to Mario saying, “It's something Lynda (her sister) and I talked about for many years… when we both got pregnant at the same time it felt like… this is the right time to start it. Let's do it. Let's start the Lopez Family Foundation and make it about women and children and healthcare.”   Watch the interview here:   And over at "American Idol"......   "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest talked to “Extra’s” Terri Seymour recently where he disputed rumors about Mariah Carey being replaced by Jennifer Lopez. He said, "I had not heard about that before that report. I saw Mariah that day and she was firmly planted in that seat, and I see her tonight and I think she was firmly planted in that seat, I don’t think she is going anywhere.” Meanwhile, Mariah's good friend and fellow "AI" judge Randy Jackson added, “It’s so weird, it sounds so ridiculous… you hear rumors about these shows all the time. This one was so ridiculous of an idea… anyway, I think that would have hurt a lot of things.” So we guess Mariah is "safe".....until the executives vote again!!??   And in music video previews...... Sean Kingston recently shared behind the scenes footage from his new "Beat It" video featuring Wiz Khalifa and Chris Brown. Shot at a secret location in Malibu, he told Rap-Up.com, “I’m 23, we all grown, so you really see us in a different light. We’re in suits, hot in fashion, just very swag and everything’s real tasteful. Helicopters, luxury cars, Ferraris, classic cars…” Colin Tilley directed the clip which will premiere on April 29. Meanwhile, Seans Back 2 Life disc drops later this year.

VIDEO FAB: Ashanti's EMOTIONAL "Never Should Have" Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:45 PM PDT "Army Wives" star Ashanti has released a visual for her heart-wrenching "Never Should Have" song.  Watch the clip inside....   In anticipation of Braveheart dropping on June 11, Ashanti has released a visual for "Never Should Have".  Earlier, we told you that the song also appears on the soundtrack for Ashanti's LIFETIME show "Army Wives."   She tapped  Sanji Senaka to direct the gorgeous clip which they shot in Santa Barbara, Calif. Speaking of the new disc (which will feature production from Jerry Wonda, Detail and Sak Pase) she said, “It’s something for women, just being empowering. This album is something very deep. I’m going places that I haven’t gone on different albums.”  Watch Ashanti get emotional about a past love above....

Kanye West ADDED To "SNL" 38th SEASON Finale + Iggy Azalea's "Bounce" (SINGLE) + Kelly Rowland's "Talk A Good Game" RELEASE Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 01:23 PM PDT Kanye West is set to close out the 38th season of "SNL".  Get deets on his appearance inside and hear Iggy Azalea's "Bounce" record and get Kelly Rowland's official release date...   "SNL" just announced that Kanye West will join Ben Affleck on May 18 for the "SNL" season finale.  The show tweeted, It will be the rapper's first appearance on the show since 2010.  Meanwhile, Ye is gearing up for a huge summer with new music, a headling gig  at the Met and he'll become a father!  And we'll be tuning in to see if he debuts any new music on the show.....   And in new music: Rappy Iggy Azalea may be bubbling under in the US,  but she's on fire in the UK!  Across the pond, she's already pushing her next single "Bounce" from her upcoming disc The New Classic.  Newly signed to Island Def Jam, it looks like Iggy is making the most of her popularity in Europe and capitalizing on the popularity of electronic music.  And she'll have them twerking on the dance floor with this one.... Listen to "Bounce" here:   And Kelly Rowland has made it official.... After a name change and a few pushbacks, Kelly Rowland has an official release date for her fourth solo album, Talk A Good Game! Republic Records will release the disc on June 18, the same week that Kelly's scheduled to perform on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Kelly told Billboard that the album "...feels like everything I wanted to make as far as music and R&B. I wanted to make sure my roots were really pronounced on this album.” And fans will be pleased to learn that Destiny’s Child members Beyoncé and Michelle Williams appear on the disc's song “You Changed.”

DO GOODERS: Christina Milian, Karrueche Tran, Draya & More Say BE YOU...In A Fun Campaign Photoshoot Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:15 PM PDT Christina Milian, Draya Michele and Karrueche Tran have lent their faces to the Be You Photography Campaign targeting bullying. See photos on the set inside....   PR guru J. Ryan La Cour, CEO of Fly Life PR, has chosen of few of his favorites chicks (Christina Milian, Draya Michele, Karrueche Tran & Saleisha Stowers) to help launch his silent anti-bullying movement, The Be You Photography Campaign.  Along with Creative Director, Brenn Colleen & Photographer Jb Jakubek, the trio shared a series of shots from their LA shoot where judgment and boundaries were checked at the door. YMCMB artist Christina Milian took time away from the recording studio to lend her support to her good friend and his do-gooder style campaign.   Karrueche (shown atop with Christina) also lent a helping hand to J. Ryan who was right by her side throughout the Chris Brown breakup. "BBW" star Draya Michele is also featured in the launch which will debut at a gallery this summer.   "All My Children" actress Saleisha Stowers, who was also Cycle 9 winner of America's Next Top Model, rounds out the list of fab ladies who want to help others be themselves. Loves it! Photos via Jb Jakubek

BLONDE BIKINI BABE BADU! Erykah Badu Flaunts That Body On Miami Beach Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:18 AM PDT We've seen Ms. Badu in many-a-looks before.  But never as a blonde bikini banger!  Check out our fave "Bag Lady" flossing her bikini bod in Miami in a few rare pics inside... Fresh off her brand new "Q.U.E.E.N." collabo with Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu hit up Miami beach and showed off her hot bikini body while on vacay.  It's a side we've yet to see of her (other than that naked scene in the "Window Seat" video and that Flaming Lips video and a few photoshoots):   The 42-year-old sexy soulful singer rocked a large tribal necklace over a black bikini as she soaked up the sun with a mystery dude...who was spotted fetching her food and drinks.  Get it Erykah! Cute!  Erykah's performing all over the place these days and rolls to NYC on April 30th for a show at the Red Bull Music Academy. Photos: SPLASH

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