The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• REVEALED! Tamar & Vince's Baby Boy Logan Makes His Debut, Tamar Tells "GMA" She Felt Unattached At First -- Asked "Did God Make A Mistake?"
• MOMMY AND ME: Amber Rose GOES "Baby BASHin" And Shows Off More Of The Cutie
• FAB CHICKS: Paula Patton Takes Son Julian To "Jimmy Fallon" + Tracee Ellis Ross Poses It Up For COVETEUR
• Lance Gross & Lauren London CURATE A VIRTUAL Art Exhibit For African American History + MORE Celeb PICS From The "BE YOU" Anti-Bullying Campaign
• FAB CHICKS ROCK OUT: Solange Performs In A Brooklyn Laundromat + Tamar Braxton Gives Hot Sugar At LOVE & WAR Album Showcase In L.A.
• SHOW OFFS: Tyra Banks, Shemar Moore, Wayne Brady & MORE At The 2013 CBS Summer Stars Party
• NOT HIS WEEK: DMX Files For Bankruptcy

REVEALED! Tamar & Vince's Baby Boy Logan Makes His Debut, Tamar Tells "GMA" She Felt Unattached At First -- Asked "Did God Make A Mistake?" Posted: 31 Jul 2013 08:09 AM PDT Well HELLO Logan!  Tamar Braxton showed off her & hubby Vince's first child in the brand new issue of Us Weekly that hit stands today.  Get a peek inside at the newest Braxton (and Herbert) baby, plus Tamar's honest reveal on "GMA" this morning about feeling unattached to Logan immediately after having him... Logan Herbert's big reveal is being done in the only way we would expect from Tamar & Vince--a three page spread in a magazine. The family appears in this week's issue of Us Weekly (pictured above) and we get to see just who little Logan looks like....we see his daddy Vince in the lips and his mom Tamar elsewhere.  How cute! Tamar also appeared on "GMA" this morning to give the real on how many brand new moms REALLY feel immediately after giving birth.  It wasn't all roses & rainbows and baby powder.  Tamar dished that she felt unattached at first, and wondered if God had made a mistake by making her Logan's mother.  "I loved him, you know.  But I wasn't like 'oh, gosh, yes my baby, ooh,' you know. It wasn't that. It was more like what do I do now, you know? You're in shock....And you know, it took me a few days to really, like, come to terms with the fact that I am a mom and this is my baby." And it didn't help that the breastfeeding and diaper changes didn't happen as expected. "Well you know, I was questioning my motherhood. … Like, is this a mistake that God made? Or like, is this something that I need to hand over to my husband because he and the baby connected instantly. And I wanted that. And I guess I was a little jealous, pretty much. Am I being really honest here? I guess I am." She continued about not feeling like the "right" mother: "I guess in a sense I did feel unattached because you know, I really, really wanted to connect with him because I wanted to breast-feed. And when he didn't latch on and when I couldn't produce milk I just felt like, 'Is this the wrong child?' You know what I mean? 'Am I the wrong mother?'" But 2 months later, Tamar's riding high in the mommy saddle and overcame all the doubts: "When he finally latched on I felt like he got me and I got him and this was all meant to be....I am very happy. I feel complete … he is the best thing that ever happened to me." Love her testimony.   Check out her "GMA" interview with more pics of Logan below: Tamar will also be bringing Logan on "The Real" today, so be sure to TUNE IN!  Check your local listings HERE.   The Randomness: 1.  Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway in Raisin In The Sun.  STORY

MOMMY AND ME: Amber Rose GOES "Baby BASHin" And Shows Off More Of The Cutie Posted: 31 Jul 2013 07:20 AM PDT Amber Rose has posted a few new pics of her little rose bud, and this time we get to see a little more of the cutie. See "Muva Rosebud" and her son Sebastian inside.... Amber Rose took a dip in the pool with her son Sebastian, and shared the pics via Instagram.  We still haven't seen Bash's whole face, but he sure looks like a cutie pie. Amber posted the summery pics saying, "Munchie & Mommy Time". The twosome even took a family trip to the aquarium recently.  "Took Bashalini and my Lil brothers to the aquarium today. Bash liked the barracudas". We have a feeling Bash is going to grow up loving the water.  But hating those cameras....   Photos via Amber's IG

FAB CHICKS: Paula Patton Takes Son Julian To "Jimmy Fallon" + Tracee Ellis Ross Poses It Up For COVETEUR Posted: 30 Jul 2013 04:55 PM PDT Fab chicks are at work these days.  Paula Patton rocked a sexy white mesh paneled dress while toting her 3-year-old son Julian along in NYC today.  Plus, Tracee Ellis Ross is giving us all kinds of diva life in her new spread for Paris' Coveteur magazine where she also shows off her envious closet.   Pics inside... While leaving the Gramercy Park Hotel today in New York, Paula Patton was spotted on mommy duty, in a body con dress and heels, bringing a Beatles-loving Julian to her taping of "Jimmy Fallon." The 2 Guns actress picked up her baby boy, snapped him into his car seat, and kept it moving on her busy day of promo.  Last night, she rocked a gorgeous Basil Soda gown for the big premiere.  Looks like she's making some good fashion choices this time around.   And speaking of pretty ladies: Actress and blogger Tracee Ellis Ross gave us fabness in her brand new shoot for Coveteur magazine.  The Euro-mag focuses on fashion & luxeness, and seeing that she's the daughter of a true diva who embodies all that, it's only right we get Tracee in this type of spread. Diana Ross' daughter tells the mag: “I was spoiled when I worked in the magazine world. Fashion closets are heaven and I seem to model my organization after a fashion closet,” Ross revealed. Each shoe was strategically arranged in an editor-approved fashion and, trust us, she knows exactly where everything came from; don’t even try to test her. “Open any of my drawers and you will think you are in a store.” Ugh, we so love that.  The mag also revealed Tracee had the best vintage collection they had ever seen.  And we so believe it.   For the shoot she did everything from button ups and jeans to full out diva gowns embroidered with floral patterns and complete with the perfect hat piece.   Tracee said about her closet (pictured above): I go through phases: a ring phase, earring phase, no jewelry phase. But, I always love my gold “Tracee” door Knockers. And I love, as you can tell, statement pieces. Check out more pics over at Coveteur.   Photos: Splash/Coveteur

Lance Gross & Lauren London CURATE A VIRTUAL Art Exhibit For African American History + MORE Celeb PICS From The "BE YOU" Anti-Bullying Campaign Posted: 30 Jul 2013 01:09 PM PDT   Lance Gross and Lauren London have lent their voices to a virtual exhibit documenting the African American experience.  Watch the videos inside and see Adrienne Bailon, Christina Milian and others posing for the "Be Yo" anti-bullying campaign.     Lance Gross, Lauren London, Talib Kweli and Jordin Sparks are among the YBF celebs who've joined an interactive campaign with Wells Fargo bank displaying "The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey - Where Art and History Intersect." In several online videos, the celebs serve as virtual curators in a four-part short film series, “Untold Stories: Our Inspired History,” that takes viewers through specific points in history represented by artifacts in The Kinsey Collection. Lisa Frison, The Kinsey Collection's African American segment manager, spoke about the campaign saying, “Wells Fargo’s primary goal in collaborating with the Kinsey family to bring this collection to audiences across the country was to create an opportunity for others to engage in dialogue around the rich history of African Americans. The Untold Stories campaign is an exciting extension of this partnership, and an innovative way to continue the discussion about the significant contributions of African Americans.” The campaign is a great opportunity learn something new or revisit some great stories about the African American experience.    Watch Lance Gross tell the stories of the first African American men who served as US congressmen:    Watch Lauren London as she speaks on the importance of speaking up during moments of injustice:   The entire series (also featuring Talib Kweli and Jordin Sparks) can be viewed online on Wells Fargo's YouTube channel.     And we've got more pics from the "BE YOU" anti-bullying campaign..... Earlier this year, we told you about The Be You Photography Campaign spearheaded by anti-bullying creators J.Ryan La Cour (Karrueche's bestie), Brenn Colleen & photographer J.B Jakubek.   The trio signed up celebs like Christina Milian, Draya Michelle, and Karrueche Tran to front the campaign and now a few more folks have joined.  So far, MTV's Chanel Westcoast, singer Quincy, songbird Leah Labelle and pro skater Jereme Rogers have joined.   "The Voice" correspondent Christina Milian posed for several pics. "The Real" host Adrienne Bailon has also joined the campaign.  Cute look.            Photos via BE YOU/ Jb Jakubek

FAB CHICKS ROCK OUT: Solange Performs In A Brooklyn Laundromat + Tamar Braxton Gives Hot Sugar At LOVE & WAR Album Showcase In L.A. Posted: 30 Jul 2013 11:41 AM PDT Solange Knowles took her eclectic personality to a whole new level yesterday as she performed a secret concert in a secret location--a Brooklyn laundromat.  Pics and video inside, plus Tamar Braxton rocking out at her own Love & War album showcase in L.A. Solange popped up at the Atlantis Super Wash Center in BK last night to rock out for a secret concert for FADER mag & vitaminwater's #uncapped series.  The style goddess--who never fails to impress-rocked a Clover Canyon Resort 2014 look comprised of diamond print short shorts and a matching print & striped design sweater, all paired with multi-colored shoes by Preen. Why a laundromat you ask?  We're sure Solo said 'Why not?'  It's so her though isn't it?  She said once she took the stage-o-washing machines, "This laundromat really has me wanting to be a drama queen tonight, so excuse my theatrics.”  Here's her full opening with "Bad Girls":     The "True" singer also belted out hits like "T.O.N.Y.", "Losing You" and even covered Nivea's "Laundromat."  How appropriate.  Check out a few videos below.  Chick even climbs on top of the washing machines.  Gotta love her: You know at least one person was pissed their laundry day was totally f'd up.  The FADER covergirl also did an interview with Miss Info afterwards in another super fab look with Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto shoes:   And over in L.A.: Tamar Braxton threw on her sparkly blouse and houndstooth hotpants and thigh high boots to rock her Love & War album showcase.  It was sponsored by Myx Moscato at the Emerson Theatre in Holllywood last night, and she posted a proud pic of her Reve Boutique look for the night:   Tamar performed all the tracks off the upcoming album (out September 3rd), two of which are "Hot Sugar" (yep, it made the cut) and one of our fave songs of the summer, "The One." Check out a couple short clips below: The busy new mom and co-host of "The Real" is also gearing up for her upcoming tour with John Legend kicking off this October.  Nice!   Photos: Getty/iBlog126/Roger Kisby for FADER

SHOW OFFS: Tyra Banks, Shemar Moore, Wayne Brady & MORE At The 2013 CBS Summer Stars Party Posted: 30 Jul 2013 10:34 AM PDT With her very smokey eyes and pursed pink lips, "ANTM" host and creator Tyra Banks was among the celebs spotted at the Television Critic Association's Summer Press Tour - CBS/CW/Showtime Party in Beverly Hills.  At a first look, chick looked a bit vampy and scary.  Like she woke up with running eye makeup and decided to make it a look.  But it was actually done on purpose.  And....maybe it works for her.  Maybe.  For the event, a tousled Tyra wore a a black curve hugging lace dress, Walter Steiger Fall 2013 pumps and tassel earrings. ANTM Cycle 20 starts August 2 and will feature male contestants!  Cycle 20 though?  Sheesh. "NCIS:  Los Angeles" star LL Cool J sported his signature Kangol. Emmy winning "House Of Lies" actor Don Cheadle was there with his longtime girlfriend. Wayne Brady was on hand, hoping to "Make A Deal". "Criminal Minds" star Shemar Moore just landed a role as one of the animated voices in "Justice League:  War".    And the ladies of "The Talk", Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen, Sheryl Underwood, Aisha Tyler, and Sharon Osbourne also walked the press line together.  Cute dress for Aisha. "Entertainment Tonight" host Rocsi wore a cute black dress with a leather jacket.  Arsenio Hall, who's headed back into the latenight game, was there to promote "The Arsenio Hall Show" which debuts September 9.   Photos via AdMedia / Splash News

NOT HIS WEEK: DMX Files For Bankruptcy Posted: 30 Jul 2013 09:26 AM PDT This indeed is not DMX's week.  After going through trials, jail stints and legal battles for several years, he's filing for bankruptcy.  Find out what his rep had to say inside... X's rep Domenik Nati -- the same person who claimed X was NOT under the influence a few days ago despite him passing out in the back of the police car minutes after the arrest -- put out a statement today to explain why the raper is filing for bankruptcy.  And the rep says it's all because of poor financial management by previous representation.  Yes, he really blamed OTHERS & financial management: "DMX's financial strains have been inhibiting his career for several years. Poor financial management by prior representation have caused him to be ineligible to retain a passport. The purpose of this bankruptcy filing is for reorganization so he can perform for his fans oversees. We are currently planning a tour in Europe and Africa for the fall of 2013." We guess the umpteen arrests and lawyers he had to pay had zero to do with his lack of funds.  Like we said before, we hope X receives the help he needs and rids himself of the enablers.   Photo: Fox 43

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