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• GUESS THOSE PECS!
• Kelly Rowland & Wiz Khalifa Light Up "Jimmy Fallon" With "Gone" + WeTV RELEASES The Season TWO "Tamar & Vince" (TRAILER)
• EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN: Jeremih's "R.I.P (REMIX)"
• Beyonce, Jay-Z, Khaled & More Hit Up Kanye West's Listening Party
• Tia Mowry Gets Wrapped In Lettuce For PETA
• Kenya Moore Says Her Landlord's A LIAR....She Paid That Rent!
• RUMOR CONTROL: Keri Hilson Clears Up Pregnancy Rumors...And Rumors She's Taking A Leave Of Absence
• MOMMY & ME: Mrs. Carter TAKES Blue Ivy To The Park, SHOPS At The Farmer's Market
• CONTEST: WIN A Trip To The 2013 ESSENCE Festival...By Instagramming Your STYLE!
• "Basketball Wives" Stars Tami, Evelyn And Shaunie DISH To UPSCALE On Weight Issues, Domestic Abuse & Backlash, REVEAL Why Jennifer & Royce Are "Non-Motherf***ing Factors"
• DO WE LOVE IT?! Kelly Rowland's "Gone" Ft. Wiz Khalifa
• Kanye Rocks The Stage With New YEEZUS Songs At Governors Ball--Has Some Words For The Crowd Again + Juicy J Had Miley Cyrus TWERKING On Stage
• SIGH: Chad Johnson ARRESTED In Court After Slapping His Lawyer's Butt....Hauled Off For 30 Days In Jail!

GUESS THOSE PECS! Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:17 AM PDT Guess what sangria-sipping music mogul lays claim to the chesticles above.  The reveal is inside... We love a man who can work hard and drink hard.  And who can make a mean sangria.  So whose bod is this being displayed all on his Instagram?           Wait for it.....           The sexy pecs belong to the consummate Bad Boy himself, Diddy!  Mr. Combs posted the shirtless pics of himself pouring up a glass of sangria yesterday as he relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful life he's created for himself.  He tweeted his 8 Million+ followers, "To whom it may concern:I decided 2 take the day off.Takin some time for myself.So whatever needs 2 b handled will have to wait. God Bless :)" And his day of relaxation included a litte "recreation" that Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Lion would surely approve of... "I'm having a medical marijuana break thru today and I'm loving it!!!! Join me if your of age!!!! This is FUN! Lol haaa"   But he wasn't alone..... Mama Combs was right by Diddy's side for their day of relaxation.  So what did they do?  Diddy tweeted, "Chillin by the pool with my Moms listening to 70s classics #Godisgreat :)"   Hmm...we wonder if Ms. Janice puffed on some her son's "medicine" as well? BONUS: Diddy guest stars in the latest video from The Lonley Island which also features funny cameos from Sarah Chalke and Paul Rudd. Watch Diddy punch his bff AND deliver a baby above!     Photos via Diddy's IG

Kelly Rowland & Wiz Khalifa Light Up "Jimmy Fallon" With "Gone" + WeTV RELEASES The Season TWO "Tamar & Vince" (TRAILER) Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:39 AM PDT Last night, Kelly Rowland brought out Wiz Khalifa for the first performance of her latest single "Gone".  See the performance inside and watch a first look at season two of "Tamar & Vince". Kelly Rowland was spotted waving to fans and photographers last night at she arrived at NBC Studios for her appearance on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on New York City. The fab chick is gearing up for the much-anticipated release of Talk a Good Game on June 18, which features hit singles "Dirty Laundry" and "Kisses Down Low".  And now..."Gone". Backstage, Kelly posed for a few flicks with Wiz Khalifa, who guests on her latest single that samples the Joni Mitchell classic "Big Yellow Taxi."   Watch their Fallon performance below:   After her set, Kelly tweeted,   But Kelly's not done with her Rowland Stones just yet!  She's still touring, though a few dates have been shuffled so she can prepare for her new gig on "X-Factor" in few weeks...   Also on television..... A few days ago, we revealed that Tamar Braxton & Vincent Herbert welcomed a baby boy into the world.  And we'll likely get to see how it all played out.  WeTV has released a first look at season 2 of "Tamar & Vince" which will document the couple's journey to parenthood.  Watch the clip above and see Tamar juggle her music career and becoming a mom.  The new season debuts in September.  We'll be watching...     Photos via PCN/Kelly Rowland Instagram/Wiz Khalifa Instagram

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN: Jeremih's "R.I.P (REMIX)" Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:05 AM PDT Chicago native Jeremih has offered up yet another sexy street track.  And this time, it's his completely remixed, chopped & screwed version of "R.I.P."  We've got the exclusive first listen inside... The "Birthday Sex" crooner has been dropping street singles and mixtape buffers for a couple of years now.  And even though he seems to be trying to take The Dream's crown of reprising that high pitched, R.Kelly bedroom sound, it's something different about this guy that we're feelin'. His newest street track "All The Time" (def on our summer playlist) appeared on his newest mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih, but was re-released when rapper Lil Wayne added a verse to the song recently. And now, as he gears up to drop his Thumpy Bumper studio album, he completely remixed Jeezy's "R.I.P." club (and thug) anthem to become a bedroom banger.  Check out the street single that won't be appearing on the album below...

Beyonce, Jay-Z, Khaled & More Hit Up Kanye West's Listening Party Posted: 10 Jun 2013 10:48 PM PDT Beyonce and Jay-Z headed to the homie Kanye West's listening party at Milk Studios in Manhattan Monday night.  Check out folks braving the torrential downpour in the city to check out what Yeezus has to offer.... With a drink her her hand, Beyonce rocked her shades inside the loading dock at Milk Studios Monday.  The Carters were on hand to support Kanye West and his brand new album Yeezus.  Also spotted: DJ Khaled, Knicks baller Tyson Chandler, Busta, Timbaland and Q-Tip. Bey and a raincoat-rocking Jay were spotted dancing it up with each other to Kanye's new dance-heavy tracks, all before they jetted out the door at the end.  Peep the video below:   More pics from the listening party: Kanye was sweating it up while dancing hard to his own music. Rapper Theophilus London snapped a pic in front the see-thru bathroom door at Milk Studios. Kanye kept up the theme of Anti-corporation with this vaguely planned event that was open to anyone....and red tape covering all logos on water, equipment and more. His designer Virgil posted the below pics of the red tape and new DONDA laminates saying, "NOT FOR SALE. BRANDS MUST PAY.": As for why Kanye skipped the corporate machines hosting his listening party, he and his designer are gung-ho about turning their back on corporations who simply use artists for cash opportunities.  So he's going rogue and doing this ish by himself.  Kanye also told crowdgoers he doesn't care if the whole album leaks.  He's dropping this music his way.   Kanye was also spotted leaving his hotel earlier in the night before hitting up Milk Studios.  Fun times.     Photos: Nigel D.'s Instagram/Shaheem Reid's Instagram/@Bey_Exclusives Instagram/@G_Coppo's Instagam/Splash Pictures/MILK Studios' Instagram

Tia Mowry Gets Wrapped In Lettuce For PETA Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:23 PM PDT Tia Mowry-Hardrict is all about a vegan lifestyle.  And chick is covered only in lettuce to prove it.  Check out the "Tia & Tamera" star keeping it cute in her brand new PETA ad to promote veganism.... Ever since actress Tia Mowry gave birth to her baby boy Cree, she's been all about clean & healthy living for herself and her whole fam.  And if you watch her style network reality show like we do, you would see all the organic recipes and concoctions she's constantly creating for her husband and son.  So it's only right the fab chick makes a statement for the cause.  Wearing nothing but an apron made of fresh lettuce leaves (from costume designer Mia Gyzander), Tia Mowry shows how fun—and sexy—vegan cooking can be in a sassy new ad campaign for PETA that reads, "Let Veganism Grow on You." "I wanted to become a voice for my community. … I wanted to educate my culture about the benefits of becoming vegan," Mowry explained in an exclusive PETA interview. "The more you learn about the benefits of being vegan, the more you become alive and the more you become aware of why it's a really great decision. Not only am I helping myself, I'm helping the animals out there, I'm helping the environment—going vegan, I feel great." And to kick off the new campaign, she and her family hit PETA's Bob Barker Building today (Monday) to unveil the Robert Sebree-shot ad in person: Tia's twin sis Tamera came out to support.  And the fabulous chick is looking better than ever while juggling her new Nick-At-Nite show "Instant Mom", a new season of her & Tamera's reality show, and the sisters' brand new business venture, Milky! Cute!  Check out the behind the scenes footage for Tia's photoshoot below:

Kenya Moore Says Her Landlord's A LIAR....She Paid That Rent! Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:03 PM PDT Kenya Moore is calling bullsh*t on her Atlanta landlord who is suing her for eviction.  Check out how Kenya just popped back with her own lawsuit inside... So, after the owner of the home Kenya Moore is leasing in the ATL area--which we're sure she leased specifically for "Real Housewives of Atlanta"--filed papers to evict the reality star earlier this month.  And while landlord Conya Weems-Dillon claims Kenya was $848 short on May's rent, Kenya said she paid both May & June in full. TMZ reports that Kenya has fired back with her own lawsuit stating Conya is trying to intimidate Kenya to move OUT of the 6 bedroom home.  Not sure what type of landlord DOESN'T want a tenant who brings in money, but that's what Kenya alleges. Kenya says she has suffered from wrongful eviction, slander, and he best claim--emotional distress.  Losing a roof over her head wasn't the distressing part.  Kenya says in the lawsuit that she has been "shunned" by friends due to the eviction. Meanwhile, we can guaran-damn-tee half those "shunning" in ATL have been evicted once or twice their damn selves.  Especially your co-stars boo.  But we digress...

RUMOR CONTROL: Keri Hilson Clears Up Pregnancy Rumors...And Rumors She's Taking A Leave Of Absence Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:52 PM PDT   Keri Hilson had to put rumors to rest today that she was expecting.  It's not true, and she's not leaving the music business either.  Check out her clearing up the rumors inside... Miss Keri Baby has been chilin' all over the world with her OKC baller of a boyfriend Serge Ibaka lately.  And some type of way, rumors got started that Keri was pregnant with her first child. After Keri & Serge posted cute pics of their recent Cabo vacay last week (a follow up to their quick Cabo vacay back in February), the "Pretty Girl Rock" singer addressed her fans about her personal life.  And it's something she rarely does: I get how you could THINK you found clues to that conclusion you conjured...but I'm NOT pregnant. Those "clues" are unrelated & exaggerated. Not pregnant, and not leaving the music business either.  She posted earlier about her fans who stayed with her during her leave of absence (who knew she was on one though?): But people mistook it as if she was leaving the business.  But that's not happening:   More pics of Keri looking cute on vacay: Hot.   Photos: Keri's Instagram/Serge's Instagram

MOMMY & ME: Mrs. Carter TAKES Blue Ivy To The Park, SHOPS At The Farmer's Market Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:28 PM PDT New York City was Beyonce's playground this weekend as she spent time doing normal things like shopping for produce and taking Blue Ivy to the park.  See the pics inside...   While on break from The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, Beyonce is making the most of her time home in New York City as she catches up with friends and family and bonds with her baby girl Blue.  On Sunday Bey was seen pushing Blue Ivy on the swing while at a playground in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn at JJ Byrne Playground. And during a trip through the Farmer's Market, she donned some interesting balloonish-headgear. After the trip to the market, Blue and Bey were escorted back to their vehicle by the ever present Julius.  Looks like the bow-wearing Blue is in good hands.  The day's journey helped cap off a fun-filled weekend for Bey as she spent Saturday night celebrating Kanye West's 36th birthday at Miss Lily's with Jay-Z and Nas.   Cute!   BONUS: Over the weekend, Beyonce wrote a congratulatory note to Serena Williams for winning her second French Open. We love how Bey takes the time to write handwritten notes to those that she admires like Mrs. Obama and those that she hopes to encourage and inspire, like the OMG Girlz and her fans. Sweet!   Photos via BeyonceLite's Twitter

CONTEST: WIN A Trip To The 2013 ESSENCE Festival...By Instagramming Your STYLE! Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:00 PM PDT State Farm & ESSENCE are gearing up to treat a lucky winner to an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2013 Essence Festival in New Orleans, LA.  We've got how you can enter to win inside...   We know or YBF readers love the Essence Festival, so we're informing you fab ones about a brand new contest from State Farm and ESSENCE. State Farm & Essence want to see your online and Instagram photo upload entries showcasing your own personal style.  And the best style wins a trip to the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans this July! For more information about the STATE of Style Correspondent Contest (and for a place to upload), be sure to visit www.ESSENCE.com/StateofStyle.   You can participate in the sweepstakes by sharing your fashionable photos once a day via Instagram using the hashtag #StateofStyle. The VIP trip to the ESSENCE Festival™ includes the following, which will be awarded by State Farm & ESSENCE: Round trip coach airfare for winner and one (1) guest to New Orleans, LA from major airport nearest the winner’s home in the Continental US. Trip must be taken from July 4, 2013 to July 8, 2013. Round trip airport transfers in New Orleans, LA. Four (4) nights, Five (5) day hotel accommodations in New Orleans, LA (based on double occupancy). Winner and guest to arrive Thursday, July 4 and depart Monday, July 8, 2013. Two (2) tickets per night to the ESSENCE Festival concerts in New Orleans, LA. Tickets are valid for concerts playing July 5 through July 7, 2013. Two (2) VIP Experience tickets (tickets to various VIP events at the ESSENCE Festival) The State of Style Sweepstakes is open to residents of the 48 Contiguous United States (excluding New Hampshire), age 21 or older at the time of entry. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 06/12/13. To enter via Instagram, entrants must have an active e-mail account, Internet access and access to an iOS or Android smartphone with a data plan. Good Luck!! Sponsored promotion.  This contest is no limited to TheYBF.com readers. Young, Black & Fabulous LLC is not responsible for any aspect of this 2013 Essence Festival STATE of Style Sweepstakes

"Basketball Wives" Stars Tami, Evelyn And Shaunie DISH To UPSCALE On Weight Issues, Domestic Abuse & Backlash, REVEAL Why Jennifer & Royce Are "Non-Motherf***ing Factors" Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:26 PM PDT In the latest issue UPSCALE Magazine, Tami Roman, Evelyn Lozada and Shaunie O'Neal of VH1's controversial reality show "Basketball Wives" open about their off-screen drama and why Jennifer Williams and Royce Reed weren't welcomed back.  Get the details inside...   VH1's controversial water-cooler reality show "Basketball Wives" is set to return for a fifth season, but its stars Tami Roman, Shaunie O'Neal and Evelyn Lozada will be handling things a bit differently this go round.  In the June/July 2013 issue of UPSCALE Magazine, the ladies, who look white hot on the cover, address the public backlash the show received (including an online petition to get it cancelled), fallout from Jennifer Williams' assault and Evelyn's spinoff reality show.     The revealing chat also touches on off-camera issues like Tami speaking on her weight and Evelyn speaking on her domestic abuse case that spilled over onto the screen.  And of course, each woman had her own opinion about former castmates like Royce Reed and others who will not be returning.  Here are the highlights: On the negativity of BBW and the consequential loss of advertisers: “[It] was so difficult to deal with when it was airing and when it was all over with. I remember saying, ‘what the hell just happened? This isn’t us; we’re mothers, we’re businesswomen. We have to be smarter. We have to represent ourselves a lot better.’”—Shaunie O'Neal “People were connecting my behavior on the show with the incident with Chad. They were like, ‘Well if she acts like that on the show, then I’m sure she acts like that at home.’ I’m a totally different person at home.” —Eveyln Lozada “I was very depressed last summer. I was dealing with some things that were going on with my mother and everything that was happening with the backlash from the show. I started eating everything under the sun. I blew up to about 190-ish pounds. I’m a tall girl, so I wear it well, but I was bordering between [size] 14 and 16 in my clothes.”—Tami Roman “By the time we did the [season four] reunion we all agreed enough is enough. We had a group talk and were all definitely on the same page. We heard the messages loud and clear. We knew we had to do better. It was an eye opener.” —Shaunie O'Neal On the decision to cut Jennifer Williams and Royce Reed from the series: “It was a chemistry thing. It just became awkward to film or even come up with a conversation. It just wasn’t working for TV.” —Shaunie O'Neal "Royce has been a non-motherf---ing factor for the last two seasons, so it just didn’t make sense anymore. And as for Jennifer—Shaunie is [being] nice but I’m going to tell you this—we don’t condone the incident with Jennifer, but we do reality TV. You know something’s bound to happen when you put a bunch of women together and there’s a lot of behind the scenes conversation and gossip going on. So when Jennifer went on this whole anti-show campaign, it was a little tough for us as cast members.” —Evelyn Lozada   The fifth season of Miami's "Basketball Wives" kicks off on VH1 in August.

DO WE LOVE IT?! Kelly Rowland's "Gone" Ft. Wiz Khalifa Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:07 PM PDT Looks like Kelly Rowland just introduced her third single off her upcoming Talk A Good Game album.  Check out "Gone" ft. cannabis king Wiz Khalifa inside... Ms. Rowland's album is shaping up to be quite a summer banger. As she prepares to drop Talk A Good Game next Tuesday (June 18), the cocoa beauty took a break from a hectic tour schedule with The Dream to post her brand new track "Gone" for the fans. Kelly's telling her man he can get to stepping since he doesn't appreciate what he has.  And Wiz comes in and spits a few verses to co-sign Kelly kicking her man to the curb.  The song is reminiscent of Janet Jackson's "Got Till It's Gone" as both songs sample Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." Check out the upbeat goodie below:   DO WE LOVE IT?! Photo: Kelly's Instagram

Kanye Rocks The Stage With New YEEZUS Songs At Governors Ball--Has Some Words For The Crowd Again + Juicy J Had Miley Cyrus TWERKING On Stage Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:37 AM PDT Mr. West closed out the Governors Ball last night at Randall's Island in New York.  And even through the mud and damp weather, Yeezy caused an uproar with a energetic performance...including a few new tracks.  Check it inside, plus Miley Cyrus twerking it out with Juicy J.... It's Yeezus' world and we're all just living in it.  Just one day after he celebrated his 36th birthday, Kanye West busted out his new songs from his upcoming Yeezus album on stage at the Governors Ball.  And he made it clear to the crowd his music is purely about his art and what he has to say.  He specifically said he doesn't give a damn about selling a million records.   Mr. West rocked out with his new-age classics like "Stronger" and "Can't Tell Me Nothin".  Then he went into "Flashing Lights," "Clique," and hts from his debut album College Dropout.  And the set was sprinkled with his new songs from Yeezus--"New Slaves," "Black Skinheads," & "I Am a God".   In between though y'all know he had some words for the crowd: "This is the part of the show where I start complaining about shit, justifying shit," he shouted. "You know how it is." He went on to talk about why he didn't put out a major radio single for Yeezus because he didn't care about selling a million records: "When I listen to radio, that ain't what I want to be anymore.  I don't really give a fuck about outside opinions!" Obvi.  Check out some vids below:         And also over the weekend, over in L.A., Juicy J had a concert at the House of Blues and Miley Cyrus popped up on stage during "Bandz A Make Her Dance."  All so she could show off her attempt at twerking and the skills she's apparently been practicing.  Loves some Miley.  But homegirl is doing THE MOST these days. Check it:  E for effort.   Photos: Team Kanye Daily's Twitter, @waldoe's twitter   The Randomness: 1. Ex-"Basketball Wives" co-star Eric Williams has a warrant out for his arrest.  STORY

SIGH: Chad Johnson ARRESTED In Court After Slapping His Lawyer's Butt....Hauled Off For 30 Days In Jail! Posted: 10 Jun 2013 10:04 AM PDT Chad Johnson cut up in court today, and it pissed off the judge enough to send his ass to jail for the next 30 days.  Deets inside... Chad's gonna regret this butt slap.  So he and his lawyer were in a Florida courtroom today on a probation violation hearing.  And they were getting thisclose to sealing a deal that would actually get Chad off with a slap on the wrist.  But noooooooo.  Chad had to go and piss off the Broward County judge by slapping the butt of his male lawyer. We all know judges don't have time for games, and esp. don't like inappropriate and insulting behavior in their courtrooms.  So instead of the judge signing off on a deal that was damn near done, the judge changed her mind and had Chad cuffed!  And off to jail he goes...for a month! TMZ reports: Now, Johnson's punishment is much harsher than what was originally proposed -- and he has been ordered to spend 30 days in jail. His probation was also extended until December 21, 2013 ... and he must complete an additional 25 hours of community service along with extra therapy sessions. Chad tweeted a final goodbye just 30 minutes ago saying: Love me through the good and the bad because I'm gone love you regardless... See you in 30... This guy.... Here's video:

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