The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Kerry Washington & Don Cheadle Dish On Race In Hollywood--The GOOD & The BAD
• TV CHICKS: Tika Sumpter & Garcelle Beauvais OUT AND ABOUT In New York City
• MUSIC FAB: Beyonce's "Rise Up" (FULL)
• Nicki Minaj PARTNERS UP With Myx Fusions + Ashanti Makes "S'MORES" On "The Chew"
• French Montana And Trina CELEBRATE With "BLEU" Magazine At French's COVER RELEASE Dinner
• HOT MAMA: LaTavia Roberson Gets Pretty In Purple With Her Baby Bump At The Beach
• Beyonce's Team Confirms To Gayle King: Beyonce Is Absolutely NOT PREGNANT
• BABY FAB: Tamika Scott's Baby Shower With Sister LaTocha Scott + Kim Zolciak Pregnant With BABY #5!
• CICI's LIVE BODY PARTY: Ciara Takes Over Jimmy Kimmel's Outdoor Concert (Pics & Video)
• *UPDATED* Bobbi Kristina GETS Evicted, POPS Off On Neighbors In NASTY Note....Now A Police Report Has Been Filed!
• *UPDATED* BREAKING: Paris Jackson RUSHED To The Hospital....For Possible Suicide Attempt
• NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown's "Somebody Else" (TRACK)

Kerry Washington & Don Cheadle Dish On Race In Hollywood--The GOOD & The BAD Posted: 06 Jun 2013 08:14 AM PDT Kerry Washington & Don Cheadle, two of our absolute faves, are gearing up for the Primetime Emmys.  And they had a very interesting discussion with Variety as part of their Primetime Emmy series.   Check out what the top YBF actors have to say about how their race in Hollywood has affected their success--and it's not all bad.   These two smarties always seem to always pick the very best roles in Hollywood.  But as Don Cheadle (star of "House of Lies" and Iron Man 3) explained, it's not always totally their choice.  Check out what he and "Scandal"/Django Unchained star Kerry have to say about how race has helped them get tot he top of the Hollywood mountain. On being defined by your race in Hollywood Don: I think I'm somewhat defined by my race for sure.  And I'm good with that.  I actually want that to be a part of the storyline.  I don't believe in colorblind casting.  It should be fodder for your work and we should use all aspects of ourselves.  I find a place where that can have an impact on my work.  As opposed to us saying, 'Oh we're all the same'. On comparing racism to sexism in Hollywood Don: Well, sexism...I'm loving it.  Being named a sex symbol.  Getting pinched on the butt cheeks at this age?  Yeah. (Laughs)  But it's definitely not the same thing for [Kerry]. Kerry: I've been able to do things as a woman in this business I wouldn't have the opportunity to do as a man. Just like with Ray, I wouldn't have been able to play Ray Charles' wife if I wasn't a black woman.  So, it sometimes makes things more challenging, but it also has allowed for unique experiences like Hotel Rwanda and Ray and Last King, roles that really use our gender and our race. On lack of opportunities for people of color in Hollywood Don: It depends on when you ask the question.  If this was 1971, there would be tons of opportunities for black people in movies.  Not sure if you would want to be in all of them, but you would be like yeah, I've got 5 auditions today.  Then that went away and there was a resurgence of other blaxsploitation films with the gangster films like Boyz In The Hood, Menace II Society and Dead Presidents--movies with black heroes and anti heros.  At that time, there was a lot of work. But where we are right now, there's not enough for anybody.  So the people who are already marginalized (people of color) are going to have even less.  On how their tv roles have helped promote "crossover" Kerry: The woman who runs my digital social media came up with this idea when I was on the cover of Ebony--a contest for followers to take a pic of themselves with me on the cover of EBONY magazine.  And the most creative we would send the an autographed copy.  It was a neat way to engage followers on  line.  It was so moving because you had all these pictures of white women going to buy EBONY magazine or Latin women and people overseas going into international magazine stores.  Suddenly, because of the power of the TV show, people were crossing over into racial categories and social interests they never would have before.  These people wouldn't normally even purchase this magazine.   Here's the full 30-minute talk where the actors have some fun talking about the ins and out sof Hollywood, how life (a black President and acceptance of the GLBT community in society) has imitated art and more:

TV CHICKS: Tika Sumpter & Garcelle Beauvais OUT AND ABOUT In New York City Posted: 06 Jun 2013 07:31 AM PDT TV and film stars Tika Sumpter and Garcelle Beauvais were spotted making their fabulous promo rounds in New York City recently.  Find out what the actresses are promoting inside....   Tika Sumpter was spotted heading into MTV Studios in Times Square yesterday.  And loking her usual super cute self in short cutoff shorts, a fringed vest and platform strappy shoes. Tika, who's starring in the new OWN series "The Haves and The Have Nots", was busy promoting the scripted hit.  It's also scored stellar ratings for the network.     Tika will also be starring in the BET series "Being Mary Jane" with Gabrielle Union and making an appearance in the upcoming film Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas.  Loves this chick....and this look.   Also in New York.....  Garcelle Beauvais was seen walking into a taping of "The Wendy Williams Show" rocking all white with pink studded Valentino shoes. The mom of three was there to promote her starring role in the Jamie Foxx-led action flick White House Down where she reunites with her "Jamie Foxx Show" co-star to play his First Lady. And in addition to an appearance on "Psych", Garcelle also makes a big cameo on the Netflix revamp of "Arrested Development" this season.  Looks like she won't be returning to "Franklin & Bash" though, unfortunately. Her "Wendy" segment aired this morning and Garcelle explained how different her twin boys', Jax & Jaid, personalities are.  One is a momma's boy (the one with blonde hair) and one is more about his dad and less affectionate. P.S.  She also dished about that cheating drama with her ex-husband, Mike Nilon.  And she said she found out he was cheating--with a woman in Chicago for the last 5 years--thanks to a text message she saw on his phone when she accidentally used it to call his mom.  Chile...   Photos via X / Splash News/Romeo/ACE/INFphoto.com

MUSIC FAB: Beyonce's "Rise Up" (FULL) Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:57 AM PDT Beyonce has released the full audio for "Rise Up", a ballad she performed for the movie EPIC.  Listen to the single inside.... In heavy anticipation of her upcoming album, Beyonce has released "Rise Up", a ballad she performed for the film EPIC.  Written by Sia and produced by Hit-Boy and Chase N Cashe, Beyonce, who voiced Queen Tara in the film, sings "Take it from me, stand and be proud/ You're a warrior, you're my warrior/Be who you are." Along with "Standing On The Sun" which she premiered last week, the single will likely end up on her forthcoming album.  Meanwhile, Bey's reps shut down all speculation surrounding new baby rumors when they told Gayle King she is not pregnant.   Listen to "Rise Up" here:   Photos: Epic/Beyonce's Tumblr

Nicki Minaj PARTNERS UP With Myx Fusions + Ashanti Makes "S'MORES" On "The Chew" Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:40 PM PDT Nicki Minaj and tv producer Mona Scott Young have partnered up with Myx Fusions to announce a new moscato wine beverage.  Get the deets inside and watch Ashanti make S'mores on "The Chew". Nicki Minaj has signed on as the face of Myx Fusions, the fruit-infused, single serve moscato wine beverage that's aiming to become the next drink craze. But Nicki isn't just a spokesmodel for the brand...she's also a part owner! She expressed her excitement about the drink saying, "I am so excited to team with the Myx brand. I have no doubt that it will be number one. It's a great-tasting, amazing product that people will love. It's not even a hard sell. Myx Fusions gives us an opportunity to revolutionize the wine industry." And joining Nicki as a part-owner of the brand is famed "LAHH" producer Mona Scott-Young. Mona, who also serves as the chief marketing officer added, “The collaboration between Nicki Minaj and Myx Fusions is a game changer. Nicki is an innovative trendsetter and has the ability to energize the masses. She embodies everything that Myx Fusions represents—style, spontaneity, and the desire to push the envelope and inspire change. Both brands are perfectly aligned.” For now, Myx Fusions is available in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The brand is expected to reach more markets in the future. And on television...... "Army Wives" star Ashanti stopped by "The Chew" today where she joined Chef Carla in putting a new twist on S'mores using ginger snaps.  During the "camp" inspired segment, the "Never Should Have" singer revealed that she makes a good cherry cheesecake.  Check out the campfire recipe above!

French Montana And Trina CELEBRATE With "BLEU" Magazine At French's COVER RELEASE Dinner Posted: 05 Jun 2013 04:12 PM PDT Bad Boy's own French Montana  stars in BLEU Magazine's 25th issue with a special double cover.  See pics of French celebrating with girlfriend (who he still won't confirm is his chick) Trina at BLEU's private dinner inside, and find out who influences his signature style. Bad Boy recording artist French Montana posed for BLEU Magazine's 25th issue where he landed on two covers (their first dual covers ever, btw). And to celebrate the landmark issue, the magazine threw a private dinner in the "Pop That" rapper's honor at Parlor NYC.  And French's boo, Trina, was right by his side.   Meeka Claxton of VH1’s Basketball Wives Miami and Sassy from "Black Ink Crew" also attended.    BLEU Magazine founder De'Von Johnson gave a salute to the magazine's success and landmark issue.   And the "Diamond Princess" posed with BLEU editor Rae Holliday.  Trina is determined to be the main chick of a successful rapper isn't she?  Gotta keep trying.... Loves her though.   And inside the magazine..... Inside the 25th issue, which also features articles on "Single Ladies" star Denise Vasi and funnywoman Tiffany Haddish, French Montana discusses her rap influences, whom he'd like to work with and how he created his debut album, Excuse My French.  Here are the highlights: On collaborations he would like to pursue: “I would say my dream collab would probably be something with Tupac . He was my favorite artist and I grew up listening to him. I have a lot of respect for the work he did, and it would be an honor to be on a track with him.” Where he finds inspiration for his signature rap: “I get inspiration from everybody: artists like Adele, Cold Play. I would love to work with them and give the fans a little something different. I always wanna outdo myself and change it up. I think collaborations with artists like that would be a great look.” Describing the types of music he enjoys: “I listen to everything; all types of music all the time. Not heavy metal though.” On surviving the industry: You need to know how to help yourself by yourself because sometimes there won’t be people there to lean on. You have to hold yourself up when nobody else can.” Describing his debut album Excuse My French: It’s just a lifestyle. It’s the life that I live every day. One day I might wake up in a bad mood and make a song about that. One day I might be with a lady and make a song on that; I’ll be in a good mood and write about that. The album is just all the different emotions I go through on a daily basis.”   The French Montana issue of BLEU hits newsstands June 15th.   Dinner Party Photos: Bernard Smalls, Magazine Photos: Jerome Shaw

HOT MAMA: LaTavia Roberson Gets Pretty In Purple With Her Baby Bump At The Beach Posted: 05 Jun 2013 03:02 PM PDT Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson was spotted proudly displaying her baby bump in a cute purple one-piece.  See the pics inside.... Texas native LaTavia Roberson was spotted on the beach, rocking a cowoboy hat while tweeting "Howdy patnas!!!!". The mom to be was undoubtedly taking time off from her busy schedule, including a tell-all memoir and a upcoming reality show based on her life.  Luckily, she was able to relax and find some peace.  And she's been dodging rumors that she's a homewrecker ever since certain sites posted her alleged married baby's daddy. She said, "I'm finally in my element y'all....!!!!! # Serenity "   Looking cute with your baby bump LaTavia!   Congrats chick!   The Randomness: 1. Damn! Porn star Mr. Marcus sentenced to 30 days in jail for pleading no contest to knowingly exposing at least two female co-stars to Syphilis last year. Story   Photos via LaTavia's Twitter

Beyonce's Team Confirms To Gayle King: Beyonce Is Absolutely NOT PREGNANT Posted: 05 Jun 2013 01:57 PM PDT And finally, an official denial from Beyonce's camp about those pregnancy rumors.  Check out what Bey's camp told Gayle King on CBS' "This Morning" inside...   No sure why it took so long, but Team Beyonce has put out an official statement via CBS today.  Gayle King announced on "This Morning" that she spoke with Beyonce's representatives.  And they gave an official statement to the network to say that the superstar and her husband, Jay-Z, are "absolutely, positively not pregnant at this time." Gayle said, "It's true that she and Jay-Z absolutely want to have another baby when the time is right. And when the time is right, they will share it." Check out the clip of Gayle (Oprah's bestie who is pretty close to the Carters) relaying the news below: So it looks like that glass of wine Bey posted a pic of herself sipping on IS actually wine, despite folks believing it was just grape juice.  Bey's camp also told CBS they "don't know how to stop the false rumor" of her allegedly being pregnant again. They could try putting out an official statement on the wire, emphatically denying the rumor when asked...instead of playing coy with the interviewer, mentioning it on stage during one of many Mrs. Carter Show World Tour stops, posting one of those handwritten letters on Bey's Tumblr, and we could go on.  Apparently none of these options crossed anyone's mind. Can't wait to hear E! News' explanation of their pregnancy report...   Tis all...   Photos: Beyonce's Tumblr

BABY FAB: Tamika Scott's Baby Shower With Sister LaTocha Scott + Kim Zolciak Pregnant With BABY #5! Posted: 05 Jun 2013 12:39 PM PDT Tamika Scott (of the group Xscape) held a baby shower in celebration of her upcoming birth with sister LaTocha Scott and actor Darrin Henson among the attendees.  See pics from the baby shower inside, plus Kim Zolciak's newest means of financial security.... R&B singer Tamika Scott (of the group Xscape) and her husband Darnell hosted a baby shower at the Clayton County International Park in Jonesboro, GA over the weekend. The happy couple received tons of gifts from nearly 250 guests who came out to welcome the impending birth of daughter Princess Armani J’Adore.  Lots of presents for baby #3. Tamika's sister , "R&B Divas" star LaTocha Scott was there to celebrate her sister and also help serenade the audience with a few songs. Tamika's other daughters were there to celebrate their little sister too.  We're going to let these sonogram tees slide...this time... Former "Soul Food" star Darrin Henson tweeted a pic from the shower and touted both his new film and business venture, "Wrapped on #blackcoffee film.supporting my new biz in Georgia and supporting my fam's baby shower #love." Hot 107.9 personality Ms. Shyneka was also there to show her love and support for Tamika.         Tamika’s bundle of joy is due to arrive at the end of July.   Get More: The Gossip Table And look who's expecting baby #5.  Kim Zolciak-Biermann has made a career out of popping out babies with her men.  So just nine months after the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star gave birth to her youngest with hubby Kroy, she's pregnant again. In Touch Weekly posted pics of her already-showing baby bump in a bikini.  And their source confirmed: “Kim and Kroy are so excited to be pregnant again,” a close friend to the couple reveals to the mag, on newsstands now. And on May 27, Kim, 35, debuted her baby bump during her beach vacay! “She’s been trying to keep it quiet — she didn’t realize she’s showing as much as she is.” Kim tells friends it wasn't planned. The star, who has two daughters — Brielle, 16, and Ariana, 11— from a previous relationship, has been open about wanting to expand their family on the latest season of Don’t Be Tardy…, but the source admits, “They didn’t plan it, but they’re thrilled.” Well...that's one way to secure a money stream so you can continue to not have to work for a living.  Outside of your reality shows.  Do you boo.  Congrats!   UPDATE: Just like she was caught smoking while with baby KJ, she was caught smoking while pregnant AGAIN over Memorial Day weekend.  This chick here... Photos via Freddyo.com/Darrin Henson's IG/Ms Shyneka's IG

CICI's LIVE BODY PARTY: Ciara Takes Over Jimmy Kimmel's Outdoor Concert (Pics & Video) Posted: 05 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT Ciara brought out the leather and the dramatic lace for her live performance of "Body Party" & "I'm Out" that will be airing on Jimmy Kimmel's outdoor concert soon.   Check out pics and video inside... CiCi and her short blonde locks made their way to the taping of Jimmy Kimmel's Outdoor Concert yesterday afternoon.  And she arrived in a hot leather outfit and a mysterious towel, and changed into a dramatic lace top with a long train:   Chick loves an all black dramatic look.  We're sure we'll be seeing more of the dramatics in her upcoming video for "I'm Out" featuring Nicki Minaj.  Nicki told her fans a couple days ago while shooting the Hannah Lux-directed vid, "The tone of the video will be very edgy, sexy and playful."   And even though the outdoor concert hasn't aired yet, fans in the audience snapped video of Ci's live performances of "Body Party" and "I'm Out." Has she upped her live singing skills?  You decide... Ciara drops her upcoming self-titled album July 9th.     Photos: PCN/Ciara's Instagram

*UPDATED* Bobbi Kristina GETS Evicted, POPS Off On Neighbors In NASTY Note....Now A Police Report Has Been Filed! Posted: 05 Jun 2013 11:05 AM PDT Bobbi Kristina has been flying under the radar in the tabloids the last couple months, but her downstairs neighbors have been VERY aware of her presence.  Get the deets on her "alleged" eviction and read the nasty note she allegedly left behind inside...   For the past few months, Bobbi Kristina, the daughter of the late music icon Whitney Houston, has been out of the public eye. Outside of a few response tweets about Cissy Houston's book, and a minor fender bender, we were under the impression that Bobbi Kris was working through her issues and headed in a positive direction.  Unfortunately....her downstairs neighbors didn't see it that way. According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Bobbi Kristina and her boyfriend Nick Gordon (the "alleged" god-brother) have been blasted with several noise complaints from the neighbors in their Alpharetta, Georgia apartment building, including the couple downstairs (with a one-year-old). Reportedly, Bobbi Kris and Nick had been partying until 5am on weekdays and it became a nuisance to the residents. After several complaints, Bobbi Kris and Nick were eventually evicted from the building,...but Bobbi Kris made sure she had the last word. She allegedly left an unsigned note on the door of the couple downstairs saying, according to Gawker, "Thanks. You are shit at the bottom of our shoe, Thank you for making a hard year harder. You are a miserable couple, and always will be. You were honored to have us living above you and you couldn't stand such a young beautiful couple being far more successful than you ever will be. I pray your misery doesn't rub off on your innocent little baby."   So now, a police report as been filed by said neighbor, Josh Morse.  TMZ reports that Josh and his wife have filed more than 10 noise complaints on BK and Nick.  And, "Josh wanted the incident documented 'due to the ongoing issues he has been having with the couple'." We know Bobbi Kris has had a rough year...but what would you expect from the young couple trying to nurse a one-year-old?  We all believe in having a little fun....but let's try to be respectful of those without trust funds and actual jobs.  Keep it classy BK.... For her part, Bobbi Kris hasn't officially spoken about the "alleged" eviction or the note posted.  But they have reportedly already moved off the premises due to the eviction.  Maybe they'll rent a house instead so they can have all the late night parties they want... UPDATE: Bobbi Kris has spoken out about the alleged eviction and neighbor drama.  And she claims she left on her own accord saying, "Hahah! GOODAFT! Awoke2CrazyNeighborStory(: ha Those pplRinsane! @nickdgordon & I choose2move(: THEY were the nightmare, #TRUST#Hyprocrites(:"   Photo via Gawker

*UPDATED* BREAKING: Paris Jackson RUSHED To The Hospital....For Possible Suicide Attempt Posted: 05 Jun 2013 10:04 AM PDT Paris Jackson was reportedly just rushed to the hospital for a possible suicide attempt.  Details inside, and her mysterious tweets last night... 15-year-old Paris Jackson, who recently made headlines for the punk-rock new look she's sporting, is currently being hospitalized after a reported suicide attempt. Around 2AM this morning, according to TMZ, Paris was carried out of her Calabassas home on a stretcher.  And according to the 9-1-1 caller, Paris had slit her wrists. She tweeted last night words to a Beatles song and a few other things that signal she was in a sad mood:   And just a few weeks ago, she happily Instagrammed pics with Debbie Rowe, captioning the pics as "Mama": A source told TMZ that she has "tried this [a possible suicide attempt] in the past" but "this was far more serious. It was not a cry for help." Teen years are difficult for anyone, so hopefully Paris gets the stability she needs even though she surely misses her father.  Hope she gets well soon and receives any help she needs. *UPDATES* TMZ says they spoke to a source close to the family who says Paris threw a fit and locked herself in her room last night when she was told she couldn't go to a Marilyn Manson concert. Pics have surfaced from last week showing Paris with scars from what looks like "cutting" on her wrists. Katherine Jackson put out an official statement today saying, “What a sad situation.  Being a sensitive 15 year old is difficult no matter who you are. It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you. Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention. Please respect her privacy and the family’s privacy.” It has been reported that Paris did leave a suicide note.  It is unknown at this time what it said.   Photos: Paris' Instagram

NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown's "Somebody Else" (TRACK) Posted: 05 Jun 2013 09:17 AM PDT Chris Brown has put his own spin on the Mario track "Somebody Else".  Listen to his rendition inside and decide if it's a subliminal message to a certain someone...   While his fans await the release of X (July 16th), Chris Brown has released his own version of Mario's comeback track, "Somebody Else."  Produced by Polow Da Don, Chris croons about a girl who betrayed him and fell in love with "Somebody Else."  Based on his past exploits, it seems like Chris does most of the heartbreaking, but in this song, he plays the victim. Though some sources say the track was originally belonged to Chris BEFORE Mario recorded it, we hate to see him shut down Mario's comeback....sigh.  Listen to "Somebody Else" here:   And in case you missed it... Mario was the first to release the "Somebody Else" track and it featured a guest appearance by Nicki Minaj.  Check out the "original" above and decide who did it the best.     Photos via PacificCoastNews.com

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