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- SPOTTED: Kanye West ATTENDS LA Dodgers GAME With Rob Kardashian + FIRST Post-Delivery Pics Of Kanye With Kim...And Baby North West
- NOT SO FUNNY: Russell Simmons RESPONDS To Def Jam "Harriet Tubman Sex Tape" Parody, But Was That Enough?
- WIG SNATCHERY: Tamar Gets The Last Word In WIG BEEF With K.Michelle?! + Danity Kane Prepping A Possible VMAs Day Comeback?
- DADDY & ME: Jamie Foxx Spotted Hotel Hoppin' With Baby Girl Annalise
- MAGAZINE FAB: Sexy Colin Kaepernick SHOWS OFF His Tatts For GQ's September 2013 Issue
- RESPONSES TO KENDRICK: Rappers Who WEREN'T Name Checked Clap Back At Kendrick Lamar's "Control" Verse + Wale Gives His Take
- FIRST PIC From "Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas" + Kali Hawk And Lance Gross STAR In Ava DuVernay's SHORT FILM "Say Yes"
- CANDIDS: Rihanna SHOWS OF HER ABS In NYC + Kelly Rowland LUNCHES With Friends In Hollywood
- Big Sean, Girlfriend Naya, Kevin Hart & More Celebrate HALL OF FAME Album At Moët Rose Lounge, Plaques & Bottles Ensue
- COUPLEDOM: Chris & Baby Bump Holding Adrienne Bosh DINE OUT In Hollywood + Future Says Ciara Is "The One", HINTS AT MARRIAGE
- ON THE SET: Wendy Williams HOSTS The "R&B DIVAS LA" REUNION SPECIAL -- Kelly Price, Michel'le, Lil' Mo, Claudette Ortiz & Chante Moore
- VIDEO FAB: Luke James' "Oh God" Ft. Hit Boy + Meek Mill's "Levels"
Posted: 15 Aug 2013 07:55 AM PDT Kanye West was spotted out at the LA Dodgers game last night. See the pic inside and check out the first pics of Kanye and Kim Kardashian with their daughter North West.
Kanye West was spotted at the LA Dodgers vs. NY Mets game yesterday in LA. The "New Slaves" rapper attended the game with Rob Kardashian and according to sources, was boo'ed when his face appeared on the JUMBOtron. But we're sure Kanye's ego wasn't ruffled by a few negative boos as he's used to being on the receiving end of criticism. Meanwhile, Yeezus is set to make MTV history when he walks onstage to perform "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD" at the 2013 VMAS on August 25 at 9pmET.
And in other Kanye pics....... Kanye and Kim Kardashian were spotted out with their daughter North West for the first time yesterday since little Nori was born. Of course, there's no face pics of the baby since Kanye really thinks Anna Wintour is going to cave on giving that baby a "debut" cover...or something. Regardless, we can't post the family outing pics here, but you can check 'em out here. In the photoset that has emerged, we see KimYe and North West on their way to an LA Medical facility. The baby girl is covered by a blanket and being carried by a nurse. Meanwhile, Kim is wearing a baggy denim shirt (to conceal her post-baby bod) and has a second shirt tied around her waist. It looks like she's makeup free....but we're sure she knew at least one camera would spot her. And for a change....Kanye is smiling! He even playfully tugs as the shirt she has on her waist. He looks...dare we say it.....HAPPY!
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Posted: 15 Aug 2013 06:33 AM PDT In case you missed it, a controversial "Harriet Tubman" sex tape parody was uploaded to the All Def Digital Digital YOUTUBE Channel--which is headed up by Russell Simmons--and now Mr. Simmons is responding to the controversy. See what he said and watch the clip inside. "Black" social media set off a storm in popping off on Russell Simmons via Twitter and other means this week after a controversial parody of a Harriet Tubman sex tape appeared on a YOUTUBE channel headed up by Russ' Def Digital group. Amid the controversy, the video was yanked by Russ from the site and he responded with an unapologetic statement:
Ummmm.....was this an apology? It almost seems like Russell thought the video was funny....but he understands why you might be mad. So therefore, he did folks a favor by removing it. One has to wonder why anyone--especially pro-anything that belittles women or any race Russell Simmons like he portrays himself--thought this was funny. We're still seeing top editors and prominent writers in the black community going off about Russell's handling of the situation. EBONY mag's Digital News+Life Editor, Jamilah Lemieux, tweeted:
And author Dream Hampton said, before breaking down what the anatomy of an apology actually is:
Uncle Rush also tweeted, And this morning, Russell's brother Danny said via hs FB page that the "apology" should be enough, because human beings make mistakes:
We managed to find the now "pulled" clip.
After watching the video, are you okay with Russell's statement? Speak on it.... |
Posted: 14 Aug 2013 07:17 PM PDT K.Michelle and Tamar Braxton have re-ignited their beef. But Tamar seems to have gotten the last word today after the wig snatchery took place. Get the deets inside, plus an update on Danity Kane getting the band back together just in time for the 2013 MTV VMAs.... Another day, another wig beef. Apparently, Tamar Braxton felt like her enemy K.Michelle had jacked her blonde wig style this week. Two weeks ago, the "Love & War" singer showed of her post baby bod at a live show in L.A. And just a couple days ago, K.Michelle was spotted wearing a similar wig as she was on her promo runs for her new album Rebellious Soul. So, Tamar took a passive aggressive subliminal (yet still kinda funny) dig last night saying: K.Michelle knew T was coming for her and responded with all this:
After the challenges and the read, Tamar had the last word this afternoon by calling K. a bully...again:
Tamar may have verbally had the last word, but we wouldn't be surprised if K. popped up with something else to make us snicker. Don't come for her, unless she sends for you...
By the way, Tamar says she never went for K.Michelle. In an exchange with Arsenio Hall today she alluded to celebs picking out her tweets and making it about themselves:
In other news, remember when Danity Kane said they were getting the band back together? Well, an illusive website for the group has popped up, thanks to a heads up by the group's apparent Twitter account:
The date leads to the same day as the MTV VMAs. Is this a coincidence? Who knows. We wouldn't be all that mad if they popped up on stage twerking it out as the show's surprise opening. Kinda miss them. But we're just twiddling our thumbs to see if and when Diddy will swoop and Diddy Jet Dance all over this ish to make it stop. Good luck though girls.....
The Randomness: 1. Oregon just legalized marijuana dispensaries. STORY
Photos: DanityKane.com/K.Michelle's IG/Tamar's IG |
DADDY & ME: Jamie Foxx Spotted Hotel Hoppin' With Baby Girl Annalise Posted: 14 Aug 2013 04:38 PM PDT In between ramping up promo for his big Amazing Spiderman 2 film and voicing over a character in the upcoming Rio 2 film, Jamie Foxx pulls daddy duty with his youngest daughter, Annalise.
Peep the cute twosome inside, plus who they ran into outside their hotel.... Trekking it to the Trump Soho hotel in NYC today, actor Jamie Foxx carried his shoeless baby girl from the car to the doors after their day out in the city together. But before they went inside, they ran into Chicago Bulls star Carlos Boozier who had just pulled up: Hugs, daps, and cuteness ensued. Sigh. We love daddy Jamie....
Photos: INF |
MAGAZINE FAB: Sexy Colin Kaepernick SHOWS OFF His Tatts For GQ's September 2013 Issue Posted: 14 Aug 2013 04:09 PM PDT San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick covers the September edition of GQ, for the mag's NFL Kick Off issue. See the highlights inside....
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick covers GQ’s September NFL Kickoff issue. Hitting newstands on Aug. 20, CK shows of his tattoos, talks about his adoptive parents and his racial identity. Here are the highlights: Here are the highlights:
Cardigan by Levi's Made & Crafted / T-shirt by Nike / Shorts by Nike Pro Combat / Watch by Rolex
Pants by En noir / Shorts (beneath) by Nike Pro Combat. Sneakers / and gloves by Nike.
Watch BTS video here: Check out the full story and more BTS pics at the source. Photos via Ben Watts
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Posted: 14 Aug 2013 02:57 PM PDT With there being so many responses via rap songs to Kendrick Lamar's epic verse on Big Sean's new "Control" track, we decided to compile a list for ya. Interestingly, almost none of the folks responding were even name checked by Kendrick on the track. But Wale was, and we've got his take on what Kendrick was trying to do.... In case you're wondering what Mr. Folarin has to say about getting name checked in Kendrick's latest verse that some interpret as a diss -- but we label it a call to action to make the genre of hip hop better -- he's not the least bit insulted. He's actually taking it as a compliment: He told Rolling Out today:
Wale's no stranger to putting his (usually rightful) ego on display. So he continued:
Agreed. By the way, Big Sean himself said when he was sent Kendrick's verse, he had already laid down his. So he "cracked up" when he heard Kendrick's and decided not to go back and change his own...because that would be cheating.
Wale is covering a recent issue of RO, and they posted a sneak peek of his spread.
But some rappers took the verse a little more personal....maybe because they weren't named at all? Especially when it seems the fellas that Kendrick DID name are new schoolers who actually have the potential to raise the bar. Lupe Fiasco, Cassidy, Joell Ortiz of Slaughterhouse, B.o.B., Cassidy, and even little Astro got in on the responses. Check 'em all out below. Kendrick got folks in their feelings in all kinds of ways:
MTV has a few more, if you care. Photo: DeWayne Rogers |
Posted: 14 Aug 2013 02:30 PM PDT We have the first pic from Tyler Perry's next feature film with Liongate, Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas. See the pic inside and watch Lance Gross star in Ava Duvernay's new short film Say Yes. Coming to theaters on December 13, Tyler Perry will release Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas. Shown atop, we have the first pic of Tyler (in character as Madea) with his co-star Anna Maria Horsford. As usual, Tyler is directing, writing, producing, starring in...and probably catering, acting as the set paparazzi, acting as his own stunt double and everything else for this film (along with Ozzie Areu and Matt Moore). The flick also stars Chad Michael Murray, Alicia Witt, Larry the Cable Guy, Tika Sumpter, Eric Lively, Lisa Whelchel, and Kathy Najimy. According to Blackfilm.com, here's the plot:
In other Tyler Perry news, his soap opeara on OWN, The Haves and The Have Nots, has reached over 2 million viewers and has helped OWN turn a profit. That play-going crowd is nothing to play with...
And in short films.....
A few months ago, we interviewed Ava DuVernay, the fabulous film director who won at Sundance for Middle of Nowhere. Ava, who went on to direct Gabrielle Union and Alfre Woodard in The Door a short film for Prada, has now directed a new short for "SAY YES". The film explores the power of the affirmative, and the beauty that blossoms from embracing life. It was inspired by the Fashion Fair lip color, Say Yes. Ava discussed the project saying,
The film features actors Lance Gross and Kali Hawk in leading roles, with cameo appearances from “Awkward Black Girl” star and creator, Issa Rae, musical recording artist, Ndambi, actress Lorraine Touissant, and filmmaker and author Julie Dash.
BONUS: ABC has released the first official photo of "The View"'s season 17 cast, which features Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Barbara Walters, and Joy Behar's replacement, Jenny McCarthy. Jenny said, "I'm beyond thrilled to be joining Barbara and the other amazing women at the table. I'd like to thank ABC for this great opportunity. I'd also like to give a big thank you to VH1 for their support and for allowing me to fulfill this lifelong dream. I look forward to helping make hot topics a little bit hotter, and showing my mom that my interrupting skills have finally paid off."
Are you excited? We're lukewarm on this one... Photos via Lionsgate/ABC |
CANDIDS: Rihanna SHOWS OF HER ABS In NYC + Kelly Rowland LUNCHES With Friends In Hollywood Posted: 14 Aug 2013 01:16 PM PDT Rihanna and Kelly Rowland were both spotted out and about lunching with friends. See their pics and find out where they went inside.....
After a few days of partying in NYC, including a night with Katy Perry and John Mayer, Rihanna and her friends (Ursula Stephen & friend Ciara) were seen leaving lunch at Da Silvano restaurant in NYC yesterday. The trio crowded into one of NYC's famed yellow taxis on their way back to their midtown hotel. She rocked her own hot yet casual G4 Life designs and tweeted, "#delirious we need food #nyc @ursulastephen @ciarrap". As you can see, the cab driver realized "who" he was driving after they hopped out of the cab and he immediately began snapping pics. So New York.... And Rih Rih isn't above promoting her own products via her Instagram account. For all interested parties, she shared "GET MY LOOK SOON: black cropped hoodie w/ attached mesh sleeves, black baggy rolled up denim w/ waxed on "G4LIFE" #PREORDER #RIVERISLAND #RIHverIslandGal"
And on the West Coast....... Singer Kelly Rowland was spotted strolling through Beverly Hills yesterday in a white tank top and funky printed pants that we're loving. Kelly, who lunched with a friend, has a new workout video with Jeanette Jenkins called “Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt” (set for an October release). And clearly that ish is paying off. Check out this chick's guns. Later, Kelly and her pals took pics of their shadows. "#FunDay #the grove"
Love it! Photos via Blayze / Splash News / Kelly Rowland Instagram / Rihanna Instagram |
Posted: 14 Aug 2013 11:47 AM PDT Big Sean has done G.O.O.D. So he and his music fam (and his girlfriend Naya Rivera) celebrated 10 million singles sold and his upcoming Hall of Fame album with more than a few bottles of Moët Rose in L.A. last night. We've got the pics inside.... The Moët Rosé Lounge Series hosted a private Black-Tie listening event for Big Sean's upcoming sophomore album, Hall of Fame (dropping Aug. 27th), at The London Hotel in West Hollywood Tuesday night as the Series made its LA debut . His ever-present girlfriend, "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, was there on his arm. And so were plenty of Sean's celeb friends. Guests including Big Sean’s girlfriend Naya Rivera, Kevin Hart, Jessica White, Lance Gross, Pooch Hall, Chadwick Boseman, and Jhene Aiko. And they all partied the night away listening to tracks from the upcoming album and pouring up the Moët Maybe the two pulled double duty and played Naya's debut "So Sorry" track Sean's featured on. Gorgeous gown though.
Sean's fellow Detroit native Brandon T. Jackson was there celebrating it up with Pooch, Kevin & Lance Gross. Kev brought his girlfriend Eniko along and snapped pics with fellow BET star Damien Dante Wayans.
Model Jessica Whit kept it fab in this pink lace maxi dress only she could pull off without it looking...homely. Def Jam executive, Chris Atlas, and Moet brand Manager, Keith Howard, toasted and presented Big Sean with a plaque celebrating his 10,000,000 singles sold to date.
Up-and-coming singer Jhene Aiko was there to celebrate.
These dudes.... Congrats Big Sean! Who's copping that album?
The Randomness: 1. Jesse Jackson, Jr. was just sentenced to 30 months in prison. He also asked the judge to give him his wife's time as well. But wife Sandi was also sentenced to 1 year. STORY & STORY 2. First Lady Michelle Obama is releasing a 17-track rap album (she won't be on it, but a few of your faves will) about eating healthy via her Let's Move campaign. STORY
Photo Credit: Wireimage/Moet Rose Lounge
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Posted: 14 Aug 2013 10:41 AM PDT Chris Bosh and his expectant wife Adrienne were spotted on the West Coast recently. Find out where they were and hear what Future had to say about his love for Ciara and if a wedding is in the cards..... Last night, Chris Bosh of the 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat took his very pregnant wife, Adrienne, out to dinner in West Hollywood, California. The couple dined at BOA steakhouse and left their son Jackson at home. Maybe Adrienne was having one of those pregnancy cravings... BONUS: The new baby Bosh will soon join his very talented siblings who are already tighter piano skills than some of your faves.....
And in other relationships...... Future stopped by Hot 97 where he gushed about his relationship with Ciara to Angie Martinez and hinted that marriage may be in the very near future. At the 4:17 mark, Future revealed that seven years ago he saw Cici shooting a video in Atlanta and he said, "I'm gonna have her one day." Though he never researched her nor listened to her msuic, he knew one day they'd be together. He added, "Words are powerful." When Angie asked "Is this it?" He replied, "This is it. I don't get into nothing to get out." When asked if the couple had set a date, he said, "We haven't set a date....but this is the one." He joked that ALL of his former side chicks are pissed that he's so in love! Well actually, sir, they're probably more pissed you haven't been passing out that child support to all umpteen of your baby mamas. #StopTheDelusion BONUS: And while Future was professing his love for his future wife, Ciara was shooting a magazine cover. She tweeted "Had So Much Fun At My Cover Shoot 2Day! Goodnight 2 All! We'll keep our guesses to ourselves about which cover we think it was for...
Photos via /Devone Byrd/PCN/Ciara's Instagram |
Posted: 14 Aug 2013 09:33 AM PDT The cast of "R&B Divas LA" sat down with talk show host Wendy Williams for the reunion taping and we have the first pics from the set. See the ladies posing it up with Wendy before the drama goes down inside..... The ladies of "R&B Divas LA" -- Kelly Price, Michel'le, Lil' Mo, Claudette Ortiz and Chante Moore -- sat down with Wendy Williams in New York at Arena Event Space to discuss the catfights, custody battles, man problems and the "monolgues" that caused so much drama all season. Of course, Phil Thornton (and the rest of the R&B DIVAS LA producers) are keeping the exact deets of the reunion under wraps, but it's obvious that Dawn Robinson didn't show up for the taping. Why? During an interview with 4umf.com, Dawn revealed that she was very unhappy with how her friend Kelly Price was portrayed and she wasn't feeling the fighting that went on during the taping. Apparently she had enough of those fights with her own group. She said, "I only have one Dawn Robinson, and I’ll be damned if somebody’s going to come in and take it all because of some reality show. That is not what I signed up for! I signed up for positivity.” So....we assume she's never watched an actual reality show before? And according to S2S, Dawn and Kelly performed a one-night-only Not Your Mama’s Monologues in LA, which would lead us to believe that the actual performance the series is bulding up to.....might not have happened! This could have caused some tension at the reunion...but clearly it was worked out. We see Kelly gave Lil' Mo a big hug and it didn't look like she brought any vaseline or razor blades for Chante Moore. Part one of the "R&B Divas LA" reunion will air on Sept. 4 at 10pmET, and part two will air on Sept. 11 at 10pmET. Who's watching?
Photos via Robert Milazzo
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VIDEO FAB: Luke James' "Oh God" Ft. Hit Boy + Meek Mill's "Levels" Posted: 14 Aug 2013 08:56 AM PDT Luke James has released a visual for "Oh God" while Meek Mill has (finally) released the video for "Levels". Watch the videos inside....... Luke James' "Oh God" (produced by Danja) video from his free digital album "Whispers In The Dark" is here. Directed by Sarah McColgan, the clip depicts Luke falling for a wolf in sheep's clothing and co-stars Hit-Boy and N.A.R.S. Records label mate Kevin Cossom. Luke will make his feature film debut alongside Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett in Fox Searchlight's "Black Nativity" (November 27). And he's working on his highly anticipated debut studio album Made to Love ft. John Legend, Claude Kelly, The Runners, Hit-Boy and Wale.
In other new videos....... MMG's Meek Mill just released "Levels", the Hype Williams-directed clip from the Maybach Music Group’s Self Made 3 compilation (due September 17). Feels like it's a couple months too late, but it's here. The track was produced by Cardo and has Meek bragging about the levels of his success. Check it. Meek is also working on a new mixtape called Dreamchasers 3.
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