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• 6 SCANDAL-icious Things To Look Out For In Season 2 -- Another BET Marathon On Deck!
• Big Sean Hosts Album Release Event In LA, Willow Smith Pops By + Robin Thicke, T.I. & Pharrell Suing Marvin Gaye's Family Over "Blurred Lines" OWNERSHIP
• Oprah Hits "WWHL!": Chops It Up With Andy Cohen About Whitney Houston, "The Butler" & Her "Encycl-O-pedia"
• BRUTAL ATTACK: Raz B Takes A Glass Bottle To The Face, Stitched Up In The HOSPITAL!
• NEW WEAVERY: Beyonce Shows Off A Blonde Bob At Lunch With Blue & Hubby Jay-Z
• GOOD GIRLS: Meagan & La'Myia Good, Jurnee Smollett & Garcelle Beauvais At The InStyle Summer Soiree + Fantasia & Missy PERFORM "Without Me" on "106 & Park"
• K.Michelle Admits To A Butt Lift...And Doing "LAHH NY" In Exchange For Her OWN Show
• #ARRESTED: Miguel BUSTED For DUI, RELEASED On $5K BAIL
• RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Big Sean Dishes On Rapping About His Ex Ashley & What Naya Rivera Thinks + Foxy Brown BREAKS DOWN in TEARS Over The Haters
• BOUNCE BACK: Tamar Braxton Shows Off Her Sexy & Snatched Post Baby Bod On "WWHL"
• CHECK HER STRIPES: Rihanna Spotted On A Video Set With ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg & Crew

6 SCANDAL-icious Things To Look Out For In Season 2 -- Another BET Marathon On Deck! Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:20 AM PDT The insanity of season 2 of "Scandal" is underway on BET.  And whether you just need a refresher, you want to put yourself through the heart palpitations all over again, or you're brand new to the Gladiator team, we've got the 6 things you should be looking out for during this Saturday's marathon.... You know who Quinn is....but you have no freakin' clue the ish-storm her background is causing for Olivia Pope & Associates.  And Olivia's personal life isn't so gravy either, now that she's told the most major lie of all to her greatest love of all, President Fitz. On August 17th, from 8AM/ET to 10PM/ET, BET is continuing its Scandalous Saturday marathon with season 2 of one of the hottest dramas to hit TV in years. And finally, on Wednesday, August 21, BET will finish airing the complete second season with a two-hour, back-to-back block, starting at 9PM/ET.    So, check out our gallery of the 6 things you should be paying keen attention to.  Step your Huck skills up.... Join in the convo on Twitter at #ScandalBET. This is a sponsored post.   6 Scandal-icious Things To Look Out For In Season 2

Big Sean Hosts Album Release Event In LA, Willow Smith Pops By + Robin Thicke, T.I. & Pharrell Suing Marvin Gaye's Family Over "Blurred Lines" OWNERSHIP Posted: 16 Aug 2013 07:38 AM PDT Rapper Big Sean continued his press tour for Hall Of Fame with an in-store appearance in LA and performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."  See Willow Smith stop by to support Big Sean and find out why Robin Thicke is suing the family of Marvin Gaye. In anticipation of the August 27th release of Hall of Fame, "Fire" rapper Big Sean hosted a block party on Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles, CA yesterday. Over 1,100 people stood in line to take photos and get autographs.  And even lil Willow Smith dropped by. The event was hosted by Power 106's LA Leakers, Justin Credible and DJ Sour Milk and Sean performed his single "Guap" for the fans. He also spoke about his single "Control" which has sparked a ton of controversy (and response records) due to Kendrick Lamar's verse.   And later that evening....... The Detroit homie stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (rocking an ODB t-shirt) to perform two tracks from HOF, "Fire" & "Beware", with his Def Jam labelmate Jhené Aiko. See the clips here:     In other music news...... When it comes to party music, the family of Marvin Gaye sees "Blurred Lines" of ownership. On Thursday, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. filed suit in California federal court against Marvin Gaye's family and Bridgeport Music (which owns some of Funkadelic's compositions) because both of the latter claim "Blurred Lines" stole from their compositions. So to be clear, Marvin Gaye's family and Bridgeport Music have made allegations that "Blurred Lines" is very similar to Marvin's "Got to Give It Up" and Funakedlic's "Sexy Ways."  In response to that claims, Robin and his crew have filed a lawsuit which seeks to prove that they DID NOT sample the records records and they shouldn't have to pay any royalties because their "new" composition "reminds" listeners of something else. THR quotes the lawsuit as saying, There are no similarities between plaintiffs' composition and those the claimants allege they own, other than commonplace musical elements.  Plaintiffs created a hit and did it without copying anyone else's composition. Sidebar, George Clinton (former leader of Funkadelic) sided with Robin and tweeted, "No sample of #Funkadelic's 'Sexy Ways' in @robinthicke's 'Blurred Lines' - yet Armen Boladian thinks so? We support @robinthicke @Pharrell!" We have to admit, "Blurred Lines" REALLY DOES have that "Got to Give It Up" feel.  But a "feeling" IS NOT a sample....   Photos via Jesse/Hall of Fame/Six 27 Branding's Instagram

Oprah Hits "WWHL!": Chops It Up With Andy Cohen About Whitney Houston, "The Butler" & Her "Encycl-O-pedia" Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:48 AM PDT    Andy Cohen closed out his latest season of "Watch What Happens Live" with an epic final guest-Oprah Winfrey!  The billion dollar mogul trekked it to the Bravo club house to chop it up with Andy, have a few cocktails and play his usual silly ass games.  And we loved it all.   Check out some clips inside.... It was a night-O-fun as Andy & Oprah kicked it on "WWHL" Thursday night.  It was the season finale and Lady O came through to sprinkle her Queen of Media glitter and to dish on a few things. Here's part 1 & part 2 of the after show you DIDN'T see.  Oprah & Andy discuss why O has such a dramatic appearance in Andy's book, she dishes on "The Butler" a bit, and O answers more viewers' questions:    And watch clips from the episode to see if she knows her own Encyl-O-pedia words when she hears them, and what made her pimp slap Andy.   The Butler is in theaters today!   Photos: Bravo TV

BRUTAL ATTACK: Raz B Takes A Glass Bottle To The Face, Stitched Up In The HOSPITAL! Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:10 AM PDT This dude is always involved in some unnecessary foolery.  R&B singer Raz B was involved in a brutal brawl in China.  Find out how he ended up on the receiving end of a bottle attack inside....   Former B2K member, Raz B, who's currently living in China, was recently hospitalized after a brutal attack. According to TMZ, Raz was performing onstage when he noticed a fight break out in the audience.  He reportedly went into the audience to break up the fight (why Raz?) but got attacked in the process.  Apparently, someone hit him in the face with a bottle, leaving a large hole in his lips. Police arrested Raz AND the attacker, but subsequently released Raz after they realized he was the victim.  Following his release, Raz went to the hospital where he underwent surgery to repair his lip and received 4 stitches.  Luckily for him, the cops made the attacker fork over $5,000 in medical fees.   Why do R&B cats always think they can fight and act like security? Raz issued a statement to TMZ saying, "F**k this s**t hurts. I have a f**king hole in my lip. Thank god I made it to the hospital." He added that he's moving back to the states at the end of the year and is planning a big comeback. We're sure Omarion will be thrilled.     Photo: TMZ

NEW WEAVERY: Beyonce Shows Off A Blonde Bob At Lunch With Blue & Hubby Jay-Z Posted: 15 Aug 2013 09:14 PM PDT Hot mama!  Beyonce Knowles is spending her Mrs. Carter Show world tour break chillin' out with her fam.  And trying out new hairstyles.  The short shorts wearing mom of Blue Ivy was sporting a new blonde bob in Miami Thursday afternoon.   Check out the new look from all angles inside... First, she chopped all her hair off (or....chopped up a wig, it's still unclear) last week.  And Thursday, Beyonce and her hubby Jay-Z and their baby girl Blue Ivy hit up Sylvano Ristorante Italiano in Miami Beach to show off the "Grown Woman" chick's new look.   Bey was rocking a brand new inverted bob with a cute headband and cropped Name Brand tank to boot:      Cute shades. Beyonce's long time hairstylist Kim Kimble told TheYBF.com on Thursday that she wasn't the one who cut the style Bey unveiled in photos last week. But she also didn't flat out confirm last week's new look was Bey's actual hair.  However, she did allude to it. Seems like Mrs. Carter is simply having fun in the summertime with wiggery, weavery and possibly her own locks.  Do you boo.  It all looks fab nonetheless.   Photos: Splash

GOOD GIRLS: Meagan & La'Myia Good, Jurnee Smollett & Garcelle Beauvais At The InStyle Summer Soiree + Fantasia & Missy PERFORM "Without Me" on "106 & Park" Posted: 15 Aug 2013 03:27 PM PDT Meagan Good, La'Myia Good and Jurnee Smollett stepped out in style for the InStyle Summer Soiree. See the party pics inside and see Fantasia and Missy Elliott perform on "106 & Park". Pruple tipped Meagan Good was among the fabulous Hollywood stars who attended the 12th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree at Mondrian Los Angeles last night. She looked hot as usual in curve hugging one shoulder red dress for the event, showing off that bangin' bod.  But she wasn't the only "Good" girl in the place..... She attended the event with her fab sister La'Miya, who rocked a similar dress in black. La'Myia gave a breakdown of what the sisters wore on Instagram saying "#instylemagazine oh it's just us #goodgirls, lol thank u jewlery @jsinigal dresses @frocklosangeles Jewlery @ccskye and last but not least out stylist @leilanilacson for making us the bells of the ball". "True Blood" actress Jurnee Smollett walked the press line.   She rocked a Chagoury gold lace cocktail dress and kept it pretty. Jurnee recently revealed that she'll be starring on season 5 of NBC's "Parenthood".  More YBF folks on network tv is always a good thing... Gorgeous actress Garcelle Beauvais also walked the carpet.  She rocked a regal black dress with a lace top.  And by the way, Ms. Beauvias has written a new children's book called "I Am Mixed" with talks about diversity.     And on television.... http://50.56.9.147/sites/all/modules/fckeditor/fckeditor/editor/skins/de...); background-position: 0px -320px;" alt="" />    Fantasia hit up "106 & Park" yesterday to perform her track "Without Me" with Missy Elliott off the Side Effects of You album. While talking to Angela Simmons, she explained the concept behind the record saying, “When I recorded ‘Without Me,’ I was feeling some type of way. I got a little phone call and I remember going back into the studio like, ‘Yo, I need a record that’s gonna give me some club feel. I want to go a little hood, I want to get a little ratchet.’” Fanny also cleared up the TGT beef saying, "(I have) no problems with TGT. Listen Tank is on my album. All of them are sexy. I think the show that day, it was just a misunderstanding. It didn't go the way I wanted it to go. It had nothing to do with TGT. It was just with the sound. I'm a singer. I don't beef." Sounds like somebody gave her a little warning about burning bridges... Listen to the interview here:   Watch the performance below: Loves this track.   Photos via everythingYNTK's FacebookJason Merritt/Getty Images North America/WENN.com/La'Miya Good Instagram/BET Networks

K.Michelle Admits To A Butt Lift...And Doing "LAHH NY" In Exchange For Her OWN Show Posted: 15 Aug 2013 01:03 PM PDT K. Michelle let it all hang out recently when it came to her ASSets.  She admits to getting a butt lift, but swears she doesn't get injections.  We don't know the #NewRules of the Ass game, but the Twiterverse is debating if that makes her booty "real."    The rebellious chick's got something to say to the female butt haters, and explains why doing "LAHH NY" is a trade off to get her own show...   Recently during an interview with Power 105's The Breakfast Club, K.Michelle finally gave a full explanation about her mysteriously growing booty.  While folks everywhere believe she's had some enhancements, esp. recently because some think that thing has doubled in size, K. says she's all real.  Besides that butt lift... When Angela Yee asked the "V.S.O.P." singer whether she's been getting fat injections, K. said nope.  She did go in to get a butt lift recently, and thanks to getting fat taken out her midsection and losing weight, her booty looks even bigger. Fairytales?  Who knows. And as for why she's jumping one "Love & Hip Hop" ship just to hop on another, K. says it's all a trade off to get her own show.  And she refuses to film with any other "LAHH NY" cast members. "I met with VH1 and with Mona and said I'm not doing that this time.  I'm only filming with my real friends.  Don't get it twisted Mona Scott Young is still the boss and she's going to do what she wants.  But I had to do the show as part of the deal to get my own." While the NY cast has already started shooting K. is expected to start her own show, which she revealed Elle Varner will be a part of, at the end of this month. And about her latest baller boyfriend, Pacers baller Lance Stephens, she says she's never been in love but she's having fun.  Oh, and he bought her a puppy...which she named Pacer.  Obvi. K. claims she doesn't let rich boyfriends pay her bills, she likes doing it for herself.  And she's clearly not turning down any trips to Puerto Rico either (pictured above a few weeks ago on vacay together).   Peep video of K.'s full interview below.  Her album Rebellious Soul is in stores now.   Photos: Power 105.1/K.Michelle's Twitter

#ARRESTED: Miguel BUSTED For DUI, RELEASED On $5K BAIL Posted: 15 Aug 2013 12:21 PM PDT "#Beautiful" singer Miguel was busted for a DUI this morning.  Get the deets on the "Quickie" singer's foolish activities inside...   Early this morning, singer Miguel adorned the cell of an LA County holding unit after he was busted for a DUI.  According to TMZ, Miguel was pulled over for speeding (in his 2013 BMW X6) by California Highway Patrol officers at 2:15AM. Miguel was given a field sobriety and he took a breathalyzer and blew a .10 and .11, which is over the legal limit in CA. The singer was booked and released a few hours later on $5,000 bail. He's due back in court in September.  Meanwhile, Miguel's boo Nazanin Mandi was partying in Miami during the arrest and later tweeted, "NeverADullMoment". We hope he kept his heels to himself in jail....       Photos via Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

RAPPER'S DELIGHT: Big Sean Dishes On Rapping About His Ex Ashley & What Naya Rivera Thinks + Foxy Brown BREAKS DOWN in TEARS Over The Haters Posted: 15 Aug 2013 10:41 AM PDT Rapper Big Sean opened up about writing the Hall of Fame track "Ashley" about his high school sweetheart and how his new chick, Naya Rivera feels about it.  Watch the interview inside and find out why Foxy Brown broke down in tears inside.... Rapper Big Sean just hosted a release party for his forthcoming Hall of Fame disc (August 27th) recently and had his gorgeous girlfriend Naya Rivera on his arm.  On the new disc, Big Sean included a song called "Ashley" featuring Miguel, which is named for his childhood sweetheart Ashley (whom he broke up with prior to (and likely for) Naya). While you might think it's weird to included a song about your ex-girlfriend, Big Sean doesn't see it that way.  During an interview with 106 KMEL, he explained that Ashley is a wonderful woman who was there for him in many ways.  He said he wrote the song BEFORE he met Naya and thought that Ashley deserve her own song. Although he hasn't spoke to her in a long time, he says they are cool. When asked how Naya felt about it, he said that Naya is ALSO an artist and she understands that you will always be inspired by people from your past.   SIDEBAR:  In Naya's new song "Sorry" featuring Big Sean, she sings to all the ex-girlfriends of her current boyfirend about not being sorry about being with him. At one point, she namechecks an ex-named Ahsley.  When asked about it, Big Sean says it shouldn't be taken so literally.  If you say so...   Watch the interview here and listen to Big Sean discuss "Ashley" at (7:31):     In other rap news....... Get More: Foxy Brown, RapFix Live, Full Episodes   Foxy Brown appeared on RapFix Live alongside Big Daddy Kane when she broke down about rumors and gossip affecting her personal life.  Through tears, she said,  "I have tears in my eyes right now because what I've been through, you guys don't understand. The fact that somebody can just lie and it becomes a trending topic, where everybody is talking about it, and you have to constantly come out of the booth and stop what I'm doing to defend a lie." In the clip, she received some words of wisdom from Big Daddy Kane on going forward.  She added, "You know me I'm far from weak, I'm as strong as they get. I have the heart of a soldier, but after a while it becomes let her live. Let her live." On a positive note, it sounds like Foxy is working on a new album.  In between the tears, she said she had to come out of the "booth" to deal with these rumors.  Alrighty then....   Photo Credit: Wireimage/Moet Rose Lounge

BOUNCE BACK: Tamar Braxton Shows Off Her Sexy & Snatched Post Baby Bod On "WWHL" Posted: 15 Aug 2013 09:22 AM PDT She just had baby Logan two months ago, and now Tamar Braxton has snatched it back with this fab post baby bod.  Check out Mrs. Braxton Herbert rocking her skin tight look for last night's episode of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live".... Rocking a black leather zip top & belted Thomas Wylde dress and stark white Versace ankle cuff pumps, Tamar Braxton flaunted her lil way all the way to Andy Cohen's Clubhouse to appear on "WWHL." Tamar, who was there to pub her upcoming album Love & War, & Padma Lakshmi chopped it up with Andy and the viewers and drank some draaaanks. Tamar revealed what's a deal breaker in a relationship (lov for strip clubs are NOT, but being besties with his ex and having only one ball, are indeed).  Oh, and she also revealed if a guy asked for a pre-nup, it's a wrap.  That's why SHE doesn't have one. Peep the clip below:     More pics, including Tamar with her glam squad on their way to the club: Cute.     Photos: BravoTV/Tamar's IG, Terrell Mullin's IG

CHECK HER STRIPES: Rihanna Spotted On A Video Set With ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg & Crew Posted: 15 Aug 2013 08:54 AM PDT After embarking on the Diamonds World Tour together, Rihanna & A$AP Rocky seem to have worked up an appetite for a collabo project.  Check out Rih on the set of a new video with the A$AP Mob inside.... We're not 100% sure what these folks are up to, but Rihanna was spotted on the set of a video in NYC late last night rocking a zebra print sequin Tom Ford dress and mulletesque pressed out hair.  And rappers A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg and the rest of the A$AP Mob were all there too. Looks like a collabo project is on the way. And about that hair that looks like it got a fresh new cut, RIh went back to her original master chopper Ursula Stephen to have her whip something up on set.  The "Right Now" singer said, "#lightz #camera #action @ursulastephen @loreleicakes #WERQ." You feelin' her new scissor action?   Photos: Splash/Rih's IG

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