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• Naomi Doesn't Play--"The Face" Contestant FIRED After She's Caught Boo'd Up With Ex Vladimir
• Jay-Z -- Set To Cop A $20 Million Dollar Deal With SAMSUNG Mobile?
• SHINE BRIGHT: Kerry Washington Hits The 2013 CFDAs In Jason Wu
• HOT MOMMIES: Tia Mowry-Hardrict & Tamera Mowry-Housley Bring The Babies To Charity Event + Beyonce Avoids Pregnancy Question On "Today" Show
• Solange ROCKS THE MIC At The Roots Picnic In Philly + J. Cole's "Crooked Smile" Featuring TLC
• MORE PICS: Trinidad James, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Lil' Wayne AND More At Hot 97's Summer Jam XX + A$AP Ferg DISSES Teyana Taylor
• NEW MUSIC: Wale's FULL "Bad" Remix Ft. Rihanna
• Serena Williams EMBRACES Her CURVES In "ESSENCE" + Sherri Shepherd ANNOUNCES She's HAVING A BABY Via Surrogate
• MUSIC FAB: Lil' Kim's POST-Summer JAM XX Photoshoot + Syleena Johnson COVERS "KONTROL" Magazine
• BIRTHDAY FAB: Mel B CELEBRATES Her 38th BIRTHDAY With Lil' Jon, Metta World Peace + Tami Roman's DAUGHTER Jazz Anderson TURNS 17!
• So....This Docu-Style Video Of Kerry Rhodes & His Alleged Lover "Hollywood"...

Naomi Doesn't Play--"The Face" Contestant FIRED After She's Caught Boo'd Up With Ex Vladimir Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:35 AM PDT A former "The Face" contestant and Naomi Campbell-protege has been fired from her management company after pictures of her hooking up with Naomi's ex-Vlad Doronin surfaced!  See the scandalous pics inside.... Mere weeks after Vlad Doronin was spotted hooking up with a Naomi Campbell look-alike on his yacht, he tossed yet another dagger at Naomi by hooking up with Luo Zilin, the 2011 Miss Universe China. If Luo's face--which looks to be loving sitting atop Vladimir all sexy on his boat--looks slightly familiar, that's because Luo was a contestant and the runner-up on Naomi's Oxygen reality "The Face".  And while on the show, she spent the entire season on Team Naomi as one of her proteges!  Low down. But it gets better............  Luo's act of betrayal didn't go unnoticed by the fashion industry because her bosses at MIX Model Management NYC ended her contract last week! Neal Hamil, President of MIX Model Management NYC confirmed that Luo was fired for 'unprofessional conduct' and an 'unacceptable work ethic'. Though Naomi hasn't spoken out about the backstabbing model, Luo's former "The Face" competitor and co-star Jocelyn Chew tweeted, 'I'm completely shocked/disgusted W my 'teammate' Zilin. Never judge a book by it's cover. #truecolors love you @naomicampbell ' We hope for Luo's sake that she NEVER comes face to face with Naomi. Over the years, Ms. Campbell seems to have gotten her "anger management" issues under control, but Vlad is really pushing it.  He must not remember NaNa will POP THE HELL OFF when times call for it.  Ish will be flying everywhere. On some level, we think he has to be handpicking these chicks just to piss Naomi off.  We just hope Naomi doesn't let his actions take her back to her dark place.  But we'll be watching if those dark actions re-appear... Welcome to the devilish fashion world Luo... The Randomness: 1.  Floyd Mayweather bets on the Miami Heat and wins $6.5 million dollars.  Story. 2.  Jason Kidd retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons.  Story.   Photos via FameFlynet/Splash/Luo Zilin's Twitter

Jay-Z -- Set To Cop A $20 Million Dollar Deal With SAMSUNG Mobile? Posted: 04 Jun 2013 06:34 AM PDT Rap icon Jay-Z is on the brink of singing a deal with Samsung Mobile that would net him $20 million dollars.  Get the deets on the rumored deal inside....   Rapper Jay-Z, whom FORBES Magazine has listed as one of the wealthiest hip hop artists in the world, is reportedly set to add $20 million dollar to his bank account once a deal with Samsung Mobile is inked.   So what would entice Jay-Z to lend his image to Samsung?  An insider told the NY Post,  "The eight-figure deal will be inked in the next few weeks, and is the biggest of its kind. You can speculate that he’ll want to develop some kind of new music-streaming service to promote his acts and music on mobile devices." In other Jay-Z news, insiders say his Roc Nation Sports group is on the verge of signing Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson.  But because DeSean recently fired his former agent,  he can't be "courted" publicly by Roc Nation until AFTER he files paperwork with the NFL players union.  But for now....all eyes point towards the Roc. We just hope DeSean doesn't post any photos of himself with Jay-Z like Geno Smith did before he signed. Players have to keep those "non-agent relationships" on the down low to avoid penalties and fines. The Randomness: 1.  "Y&R" actress Julia Pace Mitchell and her husband, Stephen Hightower II, welcomed son Stephen Hightower III into the world on May 22. Story. 2. Shaquille O'Neal's alleged mistress (one of them), Vanessa Lopez, has her case dismissed on the basis of fraud. Story.   Photo via PCN

SHINE BRIGHT: Kerry Washington Hits The 2013 CFDAs In Jason Wu Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:55 PM PDT She's always a stunner on the red carpet.  And Monday night's 2013 CFDA's was, of course, no different.  Check out Kerry Washington's bright & chic Jason Wu look inside...   It's the 2013 CFDA FASHION AWARDS Underwritten By Swarovski.  And fashion divas & celebs made their way to the Lincoln Center in New York City Monday night to honor the fashion designers who are changing the game. Scandalista Kerry Washington rocked this canary yellow not-yet-released Jason Wu Resort 2014 gown with an open, cris-crossed back and a wooden box clutch. Gorge.    Kerry snapped a few pics of her fabulous arrival and a pic with the guys of Proenza Schouler.   Photos via @LakersAlldey/Kerry Washington's Twitter

HOT MOMMIES: Tia Mowry-Hardrict & Tamera Mowry-Housley Bring The Babies To Charity Event + Beyonce Avoids Pregnancy Question On "Today" Show Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:58 PM PDT Twins Tia & Tamera Mowry are keeping it new-mommy fab as they make their rounds at L.A. events these day.  Check out the twosome bringing their baby boys to a pediatric AIDS charity event inside, plus how mommy Beyonce is still toying with the media about whether she's pregnant again...     Actress Tia Mowry-Hardrict, son Cree Taylor Hardrict, actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and son Aden Housley arrived at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 24th Annual 'A Time For Heroes' at Century Park yesterday.  And they looked fresh faced and ready for some fun for a cause. Their brother, "Baby's Daddy" actor Tahj, came out to lend his support as well.  Loving the stripes and dots on the trio.   Tia and her hubby snapped a pic with Tahj.    And new parents Tamera and Adam Housley snapped pic.  Cute. Tamera's got the perfect mommy glow and looks totally cute these days, while Tia has been getting back to her pre-baby body.  Tamera will be back on TV this July for the new talk show "The Real," and Tia will be starring on Nick's "Instant Mom."  Looks like the fab chicks, who own reality show "Tia & Tamera" is gearing up for another season, are officially bck at it.    Fab.   And in other mommy news, Beyonce's ever the slickster when it comes to covering up rumors of a pregnancy.  When "Today" asked Bey during their interview this morning about the showing of the Sound of Change event, it seems they were hoping to get an exclusive announcement.  But Bey wasn't having it. “What kind of rumor? What? Huh, huh? I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she told the reporter. Mmmhmm.  Since she's not confirming or denying the pregnancy, Bey will likely play coy until she finds another stage to drop the mic on while exposing that bump.  That is if she's actually pregnant.

Solange ROCKS THE MIC At The Roots Picnic In Philly + J. Cole's "Crooked Smile" Featuring TLC Posted: 03 Jun 2013 06:56 PM PDT Solange was spotted on stage at 6th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly over the weekend. See her performance pics and video inside and listen to the catchy single "Crooked Smile" by J. Cole featuring TLC. Over the weekend, Solange Knowles performed-rocking Box Kitten--at the 6th Annual Roots Picnic at the Festival Pier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though she's known around the world as a fashion diva, Solange revealed to The "L" Magazine (a Brooklyn-based publication) that her most important role is being a mom.  And she said living in Brooklyn (near family and friends) allows her to be a better mother. “You know...my parents are here, my sister is here, my cousin is here, all my friends are here. We really wanted Julez to have the experience that we had growing up—being able to drop in on his aunt’s house and being able to hang out with Grandma and see our friends and have that experience of actually having a soccer game and having family show up. It’s such a beautiful feeling, but also having that village is a necessary reality so that I’m able to pursue my passion both outside of motherhood and outside of my career.” Watch Solange perform T.O.N.Y: And in other new music..... On "Crooked Smile" J. Cole enlists TLC for a song about embracing one's imperfections.  Off of his upcoming disc Born Sinner (June 18), he raps, They tell me I should fix my grill cause I got money now I ain't gon' sit around and front like I ain't thought about it A perfect smile is more appealing but it's funny how My shit is crooked look at how far I done got without it I keep my twisted grill, just to show them kids it's real We ain't picture perfect but we worth the picture still Fans can hear J. Cole perform the catchy tune when he hits the road for the “Dollar & A Dream” tour on June 11.   Listen to "Crooked Smile" featuring TLC:   Photos via SPLASH/William T Wade Jr/ACE/INFphoto.com

MORE PICS: Trinidad James, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Lil' Wayne AND More At Hot 97's Summer Jam XX + A$AP Ferg DISSES Teyana Taylor Posted: 03 Jun 2013 05:22 PM PDT HOT 97's annual SUMMER JAM was held in East Rutherford, NJ yesterday with Trinidad James, A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne among the high profile appearances.  See pics and video inside and find out which rapper dissed Teyana Taylor.... Yesterday, Hot 97's Summer Jam took place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium for its 20th anniversary concert. The legendary event brings together some of the biggest and most influential hip-hop artists in the music business...and those folks usually bring out their even more famous friends!  This year, The Wu-Tang Clan helped close out the show with what celebrated the 20th anniversary of their classic debut Enter The Wu-Tang.   Bad Boy's French Montana was among the homegrown hip hop all-stars who rocked the mic for the evening. For his set, the rapper brought out Rick Ross. Lil' Wayne also joined French Montana on stage for a performance of "Pop That". "I'm Different" rapper 2 Chainz performed a few of the hits that turned him into one the industry's hottest artists. 2 Chainz and A$AP ROcky also performed together. And for his song "I Luv Dem Strippers" 2 Chainz brought out Nicki Minaj.  As she exited the stage, Nicki had some QT with Hot 97's DJ Peter Rosenberg who felt the wrath of her Barbz after he insulted her during Summer Jam 2012.  The viral insult made her bolting from the show. R&B crooner Miguel performed an energetic set, and this time, no one was injured!  He even brought out Mariah Carey for a performance of "#Beautiful".  Also, J. Cole appeared for "Power Trip."   Hometown hero Joe Budden, who's become more famous for his antics on VH1's "LAHH 3" than his music, hit the stage to show folks he can still rhyme.      Watch A$AP Rocky, Bone Thugs, Trinidad James and A$AP Mob hit the stage:             And in beefs and disses....   Any hip-hop fan knows you can't have "Summer Jam" without someone getting dissed or (verbal) shots being fired...and Teyana Taylor was on the receiving end of a jab this year. In what could be a well-timed publicity stunt, shortly after Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg announced that A$AP Ferg would be dropping his debut album, Trap Lord, on August 20, the rapper hit the stage and dissed G.O.O.D. Music starlet Teyana saying,  “Who you know who got big tits – Teyana/ Sucked on em when I lived out in Harlem/ got signed back Pharrell and started acting like a prima donna.” So far, Teyana has not responded to the diss but people ARE talking about Ferg and his album release date.  Coincidence?   Photos via Rodney Gibson

NEW MUSIC: Wale's FULL "Bad" Remix Ft. Rihanna Posted: 03 Jun 2013 02:50 PM PDT Rihanna flexed her rap skills on the full version of Wale's "Bad" remix.  Check it inside... Fresh off his Summer Jam XX stint last night at the Meadowlands, Wale just dropped his remix to "Bad" with his fellow Roc Nation homie Rihanna.  You heard a snippet yesterday, now check out the full version with Bad Gal Rih singing the hook and dropping a verse: Wale drops his album The Gifted June 25th.  Expect collabos from Rih's homegirl Nicki Minaj, Juicy J and more. You feelin' Rih's skills?

Serena Williams EMBRACES Her CURVES In "ESSENCE" + Sherri Shepherd ANNOUNCES She's HAVING A BABY Via Surrogate Posted: 03 Jun 2013 02:07 PM PDT   Serena Williams covers the July "BODY" issue of ESSENCE Magazine where she talks discusses aging, the blood clot that nearly derailed her career and learning to embrace her curves.  Read the highlights inside and get the deets on Sherri Shepherd's "baby" announcement.    Tennis champion Serena Williams covers the July "Body Issue" of ESSENCE Magazine where she rocks a fabulous Carmen Marc Valvo swimsuit and Ben-Amun hoop earrings. Inside the magazine, where Serena pulls double duty as special-guest editor, she opens up about a debilitating fight against a pulmonary embolism two years ago, the recent documentary Venus and Serena, and how she learned to embrace her curves. She joked, “It can be a bit weird. Before it was, 'Serena has a big butt,' and that was all. Now there are way more people who feel comfortable with themselves and they're saying, 'I'm a woman, and this is what I look like.' I always say, 'We're popular now! We're finally in style!'" Also, Serena is embracing the aging process and says that she's never felt better in her life. "I feel lighter, I feel healthier, and even though I’m 31—which really isn’t old, but for an athlete, particularly a tennis player, it’s old—I promise you, my body has never felt better. Considering how much I’ve played and how much I’ve done, I feel fine. I’m strong...” The July issue hits newsstands on June 7th!   And in baby news..... "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd made a very special announcement on The Tom Joyner Morning Show today where she revealed that she and husband Lamar Sally are going to have a baby! During her stint on "The View" Sherri was very forthcoming about her decision to freeze her eggs a few years ago and now she and Lamar plan to conceive via surrogate. She said, “We found a drama-free uterus. We found a girl that didn’t have any drama in her life. We’re putting in our egg and Sal’s sperm and we’ll let you know how it progresses.” Also, Sherri has a new wig line LUXHAIRNOW by Sherri Shepherd debuting on QVC on June 13. “I’m doing everything. I’m like a Jamaican. I wear wigs all the time. If I don’t come off “The View” with a bra line and a wig line, something is wrong. And if that weren't enough, her book “Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes” is on shelves now and she'll be hosting the second season of NickMom's stand-up comedy series "NickMom Night Out." Congrats Sherri! BONUS: PEOPLE Magazine posted details about the wedding of Jack McCain, the son of U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona and his wife Cindy to Renee Swift over the weekend. The couple held a rehearsal dinner Friday night at the Tonga Room of the Fairmont Hotel with a wedding ceremony on Saturday at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral.  A reception followed at the California Academy of Sciences with all of the McCain children in attendance and Meghan McCain providing live tweets throughout the ceremony. Jack, who serves as a lieutenant in the Navy, met Renee, a Bay area native and a captain in the USAF reserve, during a tour of duty in Guam. The couple plan to honeymoon in Africa, after which Jack is slated for another deployment.  Congrats to the happy couple!   The Randomness: 1.  NY Knicks player Jason Kidd announces his retirement after 19-years in the NBA.  Story.     Photos via ESSENCE/Ben Chrisman/PEOPLE/PCN

MUSIC FAB: Lil' Kim's POST-Summer JAM XX Photoshoot + Syleena Johnson COVERS "KONTROL" Magazine Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:52 PM PDT Lil' Kim was spotted posing for pics after Summer Jam XX while Syleena Johnson shot the cover of KONTROL Magazine.  Get deets on both inside....   Following a surprise appearance at Hot 97's SUMMER JAM XX, rap icon Lil' Kim was spotted filming a music video outside of the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  And we're just gonna say she looks good...all things considered. Outside of her own projects, Lil' Kim has popped up on recent singles from Tiffany Foxx and Young Goldie's "1 Hunnit". And while there's no release date for Lil' Kim next music project, she's looking good and we can't wait for her next release. Watch The Queen Bee's special guest appearance at Hot 97 Summer Jam XX here:   And on magazine covers..... Singer Syleena Johnson covers the latest issue of KONTROL Magazine.  Syleena, who stars on "R&B Divas" and is releasing a new duet album with Musiq Soulchild this summer, looks amazing in an Oscar de la Renta gown for the "Passport to Sexy" issue. Inide the mag, Syleena reveals her bedroom secrets, beauty tips and a passion for role play with her man. She said, “We like to pretend we’re someone else. Like I could start off in the morning acting like I don’t know who he is. I’ll say ‘is this such and such’ and he’ll respond ‘who is this on my phone?’ Then I’ll say something like ‘this is Shaquifa…’ Pick up your copy of Syleena's issue on newsstands now... Photos via Kontrol/Splash

BIRTHDAY FAB: Mel B CELEBRATES Her 38th BIRTHDAY With Lil' Jon, Metta World Peace + Tami Roman's DAUGHTER Jazz Anderson TURNS 17! Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:47 AM PDT Media personality Mel B celebrated her 38th birthday with Lil Jon, Metta World Peace and other friends in Las Vegas this weekend.  See the party pics inside and see Tami Roman celebrating with her daughter Jazz on her 17th birthday.   "America's Got Talent" judge Mel B celebrated her 38th birthday this weekend with a party at the opulent dayclub Encore Beach Club followed by dinner at Andrea’s...both at Wynn Las Vegas.      Her good looking husband, Stephen Belafonte, was right by her side for the festivities, which of course a good excuse to show of their fabulous bodies.    Basketball legend Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest was there to celebrate).    And "Celebrity Apprentice" star Li'l Jon manned the wheels of steel.  In addition to making music, Lil' Jon is also one of the resident DJs at The Wynn.   Before she and Stephen retired to their suite for a power nap and wardrobe change, Mel B was snapped spraying the group with champagne!   And after the afternoon wound down... Mel and her husband headed down to Andrea's with they  dined on Executive Chef Joseph Elevado’s inspired Asian fare including Shishito Peppers, Shellfish Platter, Wagyu and Lobster Roll, Salmon Tartare, Hamachi Sudachi, Crispy Tuna, Chicken Potstickers, Miso Black Cod, Oysters, and Five Spice Lobster.   The couple also shared a gorgeous birthday cake and other sweet treats with their guests.    After dinner, Mel B, who wore a Rebecca Taylor dress, headed off to Surrender Nightclub (also in the Wynn) with her friends to dance to night away to Lil' Jon and Sidney Sampson.     And in other birthdays..... "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman celebrated the 17th birthday of her daughter Jazz Anderson with a swanky party in the LA area.  Before the evening started, the ladies were glammed up by Yoshi studios.   Then the ladies headed over to the fab party Tami threw for Jazz (shown about with baby sister Lyric Anderson).      And a few of mommy's friends, like actress Elise Neal (above) and and Jackie Christie of "BBW LA" turned out for the David Tutero-planned event.   Congrats to the lovely ladies! Photos via JazzAnderson/Tami Roman's Instagrams/DavidBecker/Denise Truscello/WireImage

So....This Docu-Style Video Of Kerry Rhodes & His Alleged Lover "Hollywood"... Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:51 AM PDT So...this video surfaced of NFLer Kerry Rhodes and his former "assistant" Russell "Hollywood" Simpson.  And it looks like the rough draft of some sort of docu-reality show.  But it's the ending....well actually the whole thing...that has us believing more than ever that Russell was not lying about his intimate relationship with Mr. Rhodes.   Check it inside... In case you forgot, "Hollywood" is Kerry Rhodes' ex assistant.  And "Hollywood" claims he was also Kerry's ex-lover.  While rumors of athletes being gay aren't surprising, this one seemed a bit "concocted" with the beach pics from vacay (several of Kerry's friends went as well) where Kerry is cradling Mr. Hollywood all over the beach.  It could have just been all in fun right? Well...   This random video that shows how "Hollywood" lives his life as a celebrity assistant is very....interesting.  Apparently, dude is trying to get a reality show about his life that is about being friends with and an assistant to an athlete.  But there two indeed seem...close. Toward the end, the two are laying in bed kiki'ing...with Kerry shirtless and Hollywood rubbing his arm.  They seemed to be talking about a mutual friend's soda habit and they seemed to think it was hilarious.  Guess it's one of those "inside" jokes.  Check it out for yourselves:

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