The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Chris Brown COVERS "BLANK" Magazine + Skylar Diggins Named Nike Air Force 1 Spokesperson
• RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Busta Rhymes & Nicki Minaj's "Twerk It" Video + Jay-Z Bringing Hip Hop Holidays To BARNEYS?
• EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Vivica Fox POPS OFF On Hair Stylist On "L.A. Hair"
• TAKING A "STAND": Eva Marcille, Kevin McCall, Meagan Good & Chris Brown ROCK The #ForTrayvon CAMPAIGN
• TALKING BACK: Rev. Al Sharpton RESPONDS To CRITICS Of His RELATIONSHIP With 35-Year-Old Aisha McShaw
• TV FAB: Christina Milian Drops By "THE REAL", DISHES ON Losing Baby Weight, GETTING Her BUTT Back And BEING A SINGLE MOM
• DO WE BELIEVE IT? Kenya Moore ALLEGEDLY Receiving $600K For SEASON 6 Of "RHOA"
• DO WE LOVE IT: Gabrielle Union's New BLONDE Hair
• MAGAZINE FAB: Janelle Monae POSES For "BUST" + Sanya Richards-Ross COVERS "WOMEN'S RUNNING"
• EVENT FAB: Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Jeanette Jenkins & Jaden Smith AT #MyTurnToJag + Michelle CELEBRATES Her 33rd BIRTHDAY!

Chris Brown COVERS "BLANK" Magazine + Skylar Diggins Named Nike Air Force 1 Spokesperson Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:50 AM PDT Singer Chris Brown dons a classic tuxedo and tie for the cover of BLANK Magazine.  See his photoshoot inside and see Skylar Diggins modeling her Nike Air Force 1s. "Fine China" singer Chris Brown covers the the latest issue of BLANK Magazine. For the cover, Mr. Breezy went on his high fashion tip and posed in a classic black and white tuxedo, while the rest of the pictorial shows him posing by a pool and inside a Hollywood Hills mansion. The black and white spread was shot by photographers Gomillion and Leupold.   And things seem to be going Chris' way in terms of that hit-and-run incident that led to his probation being revoked.  In fact, the case is on the verge of getting dropped.  His rep told Hollywood Life, “Two counts against Chris Brown were dismissed yesterday in relation to the Hit and Run charge to which Chris pleaded Not Guilty. In order for the charge to be heard by a judge, Chris has to be officially booked. We expect this charge to be dismissed as well, as the lawyer for the driver in this case clearly specified that his client did not want to press charges" You def dodged that one Chris.....   And in sports endorsements....... It looks like signing up with Roc Nation Sports was a great business move for WNBA star Skylar Diggins as the baller has been chosen as a spokesperson for Nike Air Force 1.   In her latest ad, the fab Tulsa Shock star rocks Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Hi, with a pair of crisp jeans and a Nike tee. And Skylar has already gotten into the swing of things hosting several events for the brand. She recently tweeted, "Had a great time at the Nike AF1 event! What a great crowd! Chick is gorge... Photos via BLANK Magazine/NIKE

RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Busta Rhymes & Nicki Minaj's "Twerk It" Video + Jay-Z Bringing Hip Hop Holidays To BARNEYS? Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:13 AM PDT Nicki Minaj is never one to miss a twerk fest.  Check out the Barb in Busta Rhymes' new video for his single "Twerk It" inside, plus what Jay-Z's up to with his collaboration with the luxe department store BARNEYS... 41-year-old Busta is still watching out for the strippers with his latest single "Twerk It."  The track appears on his upcoming E.L.E. 2 album dropping soon.  He brought in the Trini twerk lover Nicki Minaj to lay down a few verses, so it's only right she appears in the video too.  Check it out below.  It's the explicit version, obvi.  So watch at your own risk:   And in other rap news, there's a may-jah rumor circulating the fashion world that Jay-Z will be offering his talents to Barneys New York for the Holidays.  Just like with Lady Gaga & the Walt Disney Company in the recent past, the luxe department store is said to have had secret talks with Mr. Carter about an upcoming collaboration--very likely for the Holiday campaign.  According to WWD, Barneys has remained mum when asked about the collabo talks, but with Jay's recent musical assets that scream a love for fashion ("Tom Ford"), a collabo isn't too far fetched. Time will tell...   Photo: Interview Magazine

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Vivica Fox POPS OFF On Hair Stylist On "L.A. Hair" Posted: 25 Jul 2013 07:36 AM PDT Don't mess with Vivica Fox's wigs!  The actress gave stylist China a little READ on tonight's (7/25) episode of "L.A. Hair".  And we've got the exclusive sneak peek inside... Vivica Fox lost her edges cool on tonight's episode of "L.A. Hair."  And it was all because a stylist wasn't up to par when it came to her professionalism of getting the wig styling done on time for a shoot. As we all know, Aunt Viv launched her Vivica Fox Hair Collection a few years ago.  So, for her most recent promo shoot, Vivica took her wiggery to celeb hairstylist Kim Kimble's folks so they could work their magic.  And stylist China made Viv fly into a controlled rage when she showed up late and completely unprepared for the shoot. Check out a clip below: "L.A. Hair" airs tonight at 9p/8C on WeTV!   The Randomness: 1. Kanye West will NOT be prosecuted for felony attempted robbery after his latest paparazzi attack.  STORY 2.  10 black ex-"American Idol" contestants are suing over racism that they claim happened on several seasons of the show.  STORY

TAKING A "STAND": Eva Marcille, Kevin McCall, Meagan Good & Chris Brown ROCK The #ForTrayvon CAMPAIGN Posted: 25 Jul 2013 05:11 AM PDT Eva Marcille, Kevin McCall and Chris Brown  are among the high profile YBF celebs who are taking a stand and lending their likeness to the #FORTRAYVON campaign.  See the photos inside.....    Photographer Kawai Matthews (above, left) has captured the newly launched #ForTrayvon Campaign. For the photoshoot, Chris Brown, Meagan Good, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Dawn Richard and hot YBF couple Eva Marcille and Kevin McCall each raised their hands in memory of Trayvon. According to their press release, the launch of www.FORTRAYVON.org and its #ForTrayvon social media campaign was spearheaded by I AM READY Foundation founder Jason Lee to directly benefit The Trayvon Martin Foundation to assist in creating awareness of how violent crimes impact families of the victims and provide much-needed support for those families. Jason spoke about the foundation saying,  "I launched my foundation to create programs that would address the issues that seemed to constantly plague my community. After my brother's murder, ending senseless violence was at the top of the list. As a witness of his murder and a victim of gun violence myself, I understand implicitly the pain that is felt daily by families and communities like Trayvon Martin's." While some celebs participated in protest rallies around the country, and others, like Mary Mary have joined Stevie Wonder to boycott the state of Florida's Stand Your Groud Law, it's just good to see our celebs speaking out and using their fame to make a difference in any way they see possible.     Photos via Kawai Matthews Instagram

TALKING BACK: Rev. Al Sharpton RESPONDS To CRITICS Of His RELATIONSHIP With 35-Year-Old Aisha McShaw Posted: 24 Jul 2013 02:30 PM PDT Rev. Al Sharpton (who's still technically "married") has responded to critics of his relationship with a much younger woman.  Find out what Rev. Al said inside....   Some folks (including us) have been raised their eyebrows at Rev. Al Sharpton, the civil rights activist turned MSNBC-star, who's been stepping out on the town with a much younger woman, 35-year-old Aisha McShaw on his arm.   We never expected the 58-year-old tv star to let grass grow under his feet, but it's common knowledge that he and his wife Kathy Sharpton have NEVER divorced.  Though they separated in 2004, Kathy still has papers on Rev. Al. But that has not stopped Aisha from claiming Rev. Al in public.  When the Daily News bumped into Aisha and Rev. Al at at the New York County Democratic Committee Award Ceremony a few night ago, they ask her about her relationship and she replied, “I’m his girlfriend.” Of course Rev. Al ushered her away......quickly. Now Rev. Al may not want the world to know the exact nature of his relationship Aisha (which is why he doesn't want her talking to press) but he did have a message for the nosey critics. When Rev. AL found out that we were all a little concerned about his love life, his publicist, Rachel Noerdlinger, told RumorFix, "His exact words to me were, ‘Rachel, I’m not announcing an engagement or a marriage. Don’t I have a right to date when my marriage has been over for a decade?’” Rev. Al....you have every right to be boo'd up (especially if your marriage is over). We're just wondering why you and Kathy don't go ahead and complete that paperwork??!!        Photos via Johnny Nunez/wireimage

TV FAB: Christina Milian Drops By "THE REAL", DISHES ON Losing Baby Weight, GETTING Her BUTT Back And BEING A SINGLE MOM Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:14 PM PDT Singer and tv personality Christina Milian stopped by "The Real" this week where she talked about dating, losing baby weight and rumors about her love life. Watch Christina talk about dropping the weight and getting her butt back inside...... Thursday on "The Real", recording artist and social media correspondent for "The Voice", Christina Milian, joined  Tamar Braxton, Loni Love, Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley at the round table to discuss being a single mother to her daughter Violet, losing her pregnancy pounds and what she's doing get get her butt back!  Here are the highlights: On being a single mom: It’s difficult at times, but I think we’re in a day and age where it’s more acceptable to be a mom that’s working. And so in cases where we’re in the entertainment industry, I’m able to bring my nanny and she brings my daughter and I spend time with her at lunch break or anytime in between what I’m doing…She comes to the studio. But other times when I can’t spend that time, it’s the morning. I make sure that I make her some breakfast in the morning and we get that hour to two hours in. I usually run late to wherever I’m going. She’s like mommy don’t leave, but it’s so worth it. It’s our special time. On losing her baby weight: My daughter Violet is 3 1Ž2 (years old). She is a handful. She's just crazy, fun. My little best friend. It's crazy even at that age right now. We're just so close. But she loves to make me laugh. And she's just constantly performing. She's doing new things everyday…I tried to get in shape immediately after having the baby because I was ready to get back to work. It took me the full nine months of actually being pregnant, a full nine months of actually taking the same weight off. And I'm still not back at the shape that I was before I had a baby. On getting her butt back: I like the meat in the new places that it wasn’t at before. It's like, ‘Oh, now I have some hips and a little something’…I actually lost my butt after I had the baby. I had no booty at all so I had to start working out to get my butt back…I had a big old booty when I was pregnant and then I had her and it disappeared. It made me very upset but I'm glad it's back.   Watch Christina talk about baby weight and getting her butt back here:  Watch Christina's segment on “The Real,” on Thursday, July 25th on: • New York WNYW FOX5 at 12:00pm • Los Angeles KTTV FOX11 at 1:00pm • Washington D.C. WTTG FOX5 at 11:00am • Philadelphia WTXF FOX29 at 11:00am • Phoenix KSAZ FOX10 at 1:00pm • Houston KRIV FOX26 at 1:00pm • Tampa WTVT FOX13 at 1:00pm   Photos via Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.

DO WE BELIEVE IT? Kenya Moore ALLEGEDLY Receiving $600K For SEASON 6 Of "RHOA" Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:02 PM PDT Kenya Moore has signed on for season six of "RHOA" and rumor has it that her salary is $600K!  Decide if we believe it inside.....    For many "RHOA" fans, Kenya Moore was the main reason they tuned in to season five.  From "Gone With The Wind Fabulous", to her "Stallion Booty" vs "Dookey Booty" video, Kenya managed to keep most of the attention to herself.  Now, Andy Cohen and the execs over at BRAVO are rewarding her very nicely.  According to US Weekly, BRAVO is bringing Kenya back for a whopping $600K.  Thanks to her huge pay raise, an insider told Us, "Kenya is very happy to be back!"  And with such a hefty salary increase, we hope Kenya plants her feet on solid ground and avoids any more eviction drama.   A second insider spilled a few other payroll secrets, saying, "NeNe [Leakes], Kim [Zolciak] and Kandi [Burruss] make $800,000 a season but they can make more for doing certain special things, like Kim taking off her wig. Phaedra and Porsha make $50,000 per season." Although other reports put Nene Leakes at the $1 Million mark for season 6 of "RHOA", we realize contract negotiations are secretive and usually the numbers are a little off. But perhaps Kenya More DID bring in $600K worth of ratings. DO WE BELIEVE IT?       Photos via Getty Images

DO WE LOVE IT: Gabrielle Union's New BLONDE Hair Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:13 AM PDT Actress Gabrielle Union has dyed her dark locks blonde for a new role.  Decide do we look it inside..... Gabrielle Union debuted her new blonde hairdo via Instagram with the caption, "New Day, New Job... New Do."   Gabrielle, who helped lead BET  to ratings victory with the success of Being Mary Jane, is sporting the blonde locks for her new role alongside Chris Rock. In Finally Famous, Gabrielle has signed on to play Chris' scheming fiance who hatches a plan to make herself more famous by convincing Chris' character, a recovering alcoholic and comedian-turned-film-star, to marry her on national television.  So....about Gabrielle's blonde do........   DO WE LOVE IT?

MAGAZINE FAB: Janelle Monae POSES For "BUST" + Sanya Richards-Ross COVERS "WOMEN'S RUNNING" Posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:49 AM PDT "Q.U.E.E.N." singer Janelle Monae and Olympic-gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross both landed on magazine covers this month.  See their magazine covers inside..... Singer Janelle Monae covers BUST Magazine’s August/September issue where she talks about her upcoming album The Electric Lady (September 10th).  Speaking about the disc, she told the mag,  “The ArchAndroid focused on self-realization: realizing your superpower and the things that you’re capable of doing. With The Electric Lady, we’re talking about self-actualization: being the change you want to see. It’s also more personal, more revealing. The new album deals with a new breed of women…strong, bold women who are taking their stands and not being marginalized.”    The issue also feature aticles about rap sensation Awkwafina and comedians Key and Peele.   Also on magazine racks..... Track and field gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross covers the August issue of Women’s Running where she talks about her new reality TV show, "Sanya's Glam & Gold", working out with her NFL cornerback husband Aaron Ross and gearing up for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Here are the highlights: On her good-luck charm: “I have a bullet necklace that my mom gave me when I was in the seventh grade. She told me I was faster than a speeding bullet and so I wear it to all of my competitions…” On her cheat days: “On Saturday or Sunday, I’ll have something to treat myself with. My favorites are cheese pizza, rum ice cream and purple Skittles.” On beauty and running: “I put makeup on before I go out to run and I feel good, look good, run good - that’s kind of my mantra.” On her beauty must-haves for running: "I don’t have a full face on, but I wear my eyeliner, some mascara, a light shadow and lip gloss.” On training with Aaron: “My husband doesn’t really like to run on the track with me!” “He is definitely quicker than I am, I just have better speed endurance.” On putting family first: “My mom and dad are my managers, my cousin Yolanda is my publicist, and my sister and I have a salon together.” On getting Olympian abs? “Add 100 to 200 repeti­tions of abdominal and lower back exercises to your workout. That may sound like a lot, but just a few sets of 10 will get you there in no time!”   Sanya's issue of Women's Running is on stands now.     EXTRAS: 1.  Earlier today, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced the name of their newborn prince, George Alexander Louis. The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.  Story.     Photos via BUST/Women's Running

EVENT FAB: Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Jeanette Jenkins & Jaden Smith AT #MyTurnToJag + Michelle CELEBRATES Her 33rd BIRTHDAY! Posted: 24 Jul 2013 08:15 AM PDT Michelle Williams, Jeanette Jenkins and Jaden Smith were among the celebs who supported Kelly Rowland at the #MyTurnToJag event in LA. See pics from the event inside and see how Michelle celebrated her 33rd birthday. Last night, Kelly Rowland put her abs of steel on display for the Gilt City Los Angeles Event for the Jaguar F-Type, #MyTurnToJag. Kelly, who was recently named Jaguar's brand ambassador, shot a commercial for the company a few days ago.  And coupled with her gig on the "X-Factor" this summer, Kelly will be getting lots of time on the small screen.     Kelly was joined by her bff and fellow Destiny's Child bandmate, Michelle Williams.  Michelle, who celebrated her 33rd birthday yesterday, looked radiant in a green Brooklynn & Co. Pleated Dress. Michelle tweeted, "Hanging with my fine sister @kellyrowland at the @jaguarusa Gilt City Event!!" The ladies posed for several flicks with the 2013 Jaguar XJ. Actor Jaden Smith was also on hand for the event.     Jaden was on hand to support his big brother Trey Smith who DJed the party.        The evening included an intimate dinner celebration of Michelle's 33rd birthday.  Surrounded by close friends like Jeanette and Kelly, Michelle tweeted, "I feel amazing on my birthday this year!!! Thank you Lord for the process to get to this place!!!" Fans will see a lot more of Michelle (and her sisters) when her Phil Thornton-produced reality tv show, "My Sister's Keeper" debuts later this year.    Photos via Kelly Rowland/Michelle Williams/Mark Davis/Getty Images North America

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