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• Joseline Fights MiMi With A SHOE At "LAHH ATL" Reunion (Video Preview) + Stevie J Details How He MARRIED JOSELINE At Justice Of The Peace
• Ashanti Hints "Never Should Have" Is About Nelly, Addresses Ciara & Rihanna's Beef, Twerks With Her Mom & Andy On "WWHL"
• DO WE LOVE IT: Keri Hilson Cops Extra Long Braids
• FASHION LAUNCH: Angela Simmons DEBUTS "AngelaIAm" At Henri Bendel With Ariane Davis, Melanie Fiona & MORE
• DO GOODERS: Jennifer Hudson, J.Cole, The "Hit The Floor" Cast & More Do The VH1 'DO SOMETHING' AWARDS
• Solange COVERS Net-A-Porter's "THE EDIT", REVEALS How Watching Her Big Sis Molded Her As A Performer
• VIDEO FAB: John Legend's "Made To Love" (VIDEO)

Joseline Fights MiMi With A SHOE At "LAHH ATL" Reunion (Video Preview) + Stevie J Details How He MARRIED JOSELINE At Justice Of The Peace Posted: 02 Aug 2013 08:17 AM PDT The "Love & Hip Hop: ATL" reunion is right around the corner.  And now, we've got a preview of what to expect.  Remember when we told you a few days ago a shoe went flying upside someone's head at the reunion and a fight broke out?  Well, peep the preview inside involving MiMi Faust & Joseline Hernandez.  Plus, Stevie J. gives details on how he & Joseline got married at the Justice of the Peace....     In case you care, Joseline & MiMi had an unsurprising fight at the "LAHH: ATL" reunion.  TheYBF.com was there at the taping so we already let you know about what went down.  But here's the first preview (above) of what that fight was about.  When creator and moderator Mona Scott-Young pointed out MiMi's boob job and instigated the situation by asking Joseline what SHE thought about it.....all hell broke loose.  "You just mad because I took yo baby daddy" is the type of ghetto-tasticness was said before Joseline's large shoe went flying at MiMi.  She tried it. Check out the foolishness above and see what we define as foolywang material.  VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” two-part reunion airs Monday, August 5 & August 12 at 8PM ET/PT.   Meanwhile, Stevie J. did an interview with Hip Hop Weekly where he describes just how he and Joseline got married.  Here's an excerpt: HHW: Now that you’ve gone to a Justice of the Peace, will you do another ceremony? STEVIE J: When the show permits, we’ll do it on the show or something, or have our own show and have some kids on the show. HHW: How are you going to deal with Mimi now that you and Joseline are a solid couple? STEVIE J: There’s some jealousy there but I don’t believe there’s enough to where there would be a problem. Joseline is my wife now, and Mimi is the mother of my child. Not a whole lot can be done. But I can make sure that Mimi will always be good. That’s not going to change. But I’m married now — I’m married now! HHW: How does it feel? STEVIE J: I feel great! HHW: How does Joseline feel? STEVIE J: She’s got the best f—— man in the whole world. Let us pray....   Photos via Robert Adam Mayer

Ashanti Hints "Never Should Have" Is About Nelly, Addresses Ciara & Rihanna's Beef, Twerks With Her Mom & Andy On "WWHL" Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:45 AM PDT Ashanti hit up "Watch What Happens Live" last night with Andy Cohen & Christina Ricci.  And now that her Braveheart album is dropping September 3rd, she has some things she can now discuss.  Check out her Nelly confession about the single that's about him, plus her and her mom twerking it up, inside....   Ashanti answered questions from fans.  And here's what we learned: On the Ciara and Rihanna beef: "I think Rihanna is killin' it right now. She's very free. I think Ciara's definitely doing her thing. I like her new video. I think there's room for every chick that wants to get down and just be big in the business. You have to have your swag and great records so I think there's room. On her fitness secrets: I've thought about doing a workout video with my trainer. I need to work out more than I do. But when I know I'm going to be on television or shooting a video or something, I kinda cheat and workout 3-4 times a week. When I know I had to do a video a few years ago, I did 1000 crunches every hour for 24 hours. I don't know (if it was healthy) but it looked GREAT. I had to wear a bikini. On Ja Rule: Yeah we're still in touch. You know he's out now! We spoke on the phone, he's in great spirits, he's working on a new album. He's looking kinda brolic now. On her breakup with Murder Inc: There's no bad blood.  We went through a whole lot.  There was family involved and relationships involved.  It was really hard when that stuff happened.  It was like a black cloud over all of us.  There was a period where we didn't talk as much as we did.  But as it stands today, we're all good.  The whole Murder Inc. family.  We made history together.   We're in the Guinness Book of World Records together. (Record: The fastest selling debut female artist in music history.) On whether "Never Should Have" is about her ex Nelly: Well, how do I answer that?  I'll just say its a very real record, that's inspired by a real experience and it came from a real place. (When Andy said, "So I'm gonna say YES"....Ashanti laughed it up. So, yeah...)   Tina Douglas, Ashanti's Momanger, was the bartender for the night.  She gave advice to Lindsay Lohan's mom Dina saying, "Please focus on you, so Lindsay can focus on her. People should live their lives, and she should be there to advise, and that's it." And then, Andy had her & Ashanti teach him how to twerk. See how THAT went down below:   Photos: Bravo TV

DO WE LOVE IT: Keri Hilson Cops Extra Long Braids Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:09 AM PDT Keri Hilson's been laying low on the scene for a while.  But check out her new look she showed off for fans inside... The "Pretty Girl Rock" singer has been spending her time boo'd up with her NBA baller Serge Ibaka, hitting a few parties, and taking some time off from the music industry.  But she gave folks a glimpse at her new look yesterday.  The usually blonde with big curls chick switched up for extra long dark brown braids.  Wonder if she sits on them... She snapped a pic (above) while furniture shopping yesterday. So.... DO WE LOVE IT?! PHOTO: Keri's IG

FASHION LAUNCH: Angela Simmons DEBUTS "AngelaIAm" At Henri Bendel With Ariane Davis, Melanie Fiona & MORE Posted: 01 Aug 2013 04:02 PM PDT Angela Simmons celebrated the launch of her new fashion site "AngelaIAm" with a posh party at Henri Bendel.  See the party pics inside.... Yesterday, current "106 & Park" host Angela Simmons cruised up 5th avenue in a Lamborghini before hopping out in front of Henri Bendel, one of NYC's most legendary & luxe retail establishments.  Angela  hit her own red carpet and posed it up with Alisha Crutchfield as the celebrated the launch of the new E-Commerce site they founded together, "AngelaIAm".   On her new site, Angela explained why she launched the new venture,  "I love that AngelaIAm.com is a place where I can share my inspirations and highlight everything from music and fashion, to fitness and some of my personal thoughts." NY DJ, restaurateur and entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman (in a Kesh x American Apparel crop top) came out to support Angela's new business. And Angela rocked a Boohoo Kate oversized floral shirt, a  MyMcollection skirt, and Giuseppe Zanotti Fall 2013 Thigh High Cut Out Boots.  Loves it. Former Miss Teen USA Kamie Crawford posed with Alisha and Angela.    R&B singer Melanie Fiona was also among the attendees in a fun & flirty yellow printed dress. LAHH ATL star Ariane Davis was there to support alongside with "LAHH NYC" star Raqi Thunda.   "LAHH NY" chick Tahiry almost lost her dress.      Former "Top Model" chick Keenyah was there.  Chick is still trying to make fetch happen on all these carpets years later... Rapper Stalley was there. And Alicia Keys' brother, Cole Cook, supported the new launch. Congrats Angela!   Photos via Rodney Gibson/@Angelasimmons IG, @therealkamie IG

DO GOODERS: Jennifer Hudson, J.Cole, The "Hit The Floor" Cast & More Do The VH1 'DO SOMETHING' AWARDS Posted: 01 Aug 2013 03:20 PM PDT Last night, a few of our faves hit up the 2013 Do Something Awards at Avalon in Hollywood.  These awards are all about recognizing those who are doing something to make a difference.  Check out the cast from our new fave show "Hit The Floor" on their hosting duties, plus Jennifer Hudson, J.Cole and more all making appearances. Before they took the stage to rock out for the VH1 'Do Something' crowd, J-Hud and J.Cole hit the green carpet: Jenny looked great in her animal print blouse, chain and shorts by Versace.  Not sure if those are stockings with these white shoes (y'all know how we feel about white pumps and white shoes)...but other than those things, we think she's keeping up her fabness these days.   Jenny also took home an award for the work she's done for the Julian D. King Foundation she founded in Chicago in honor of her slain nephew.  She became understandably emotional as she talked about providing much-needed supplies to school children from low-income families. "I wasn't going to cry, but I'm a cry baby so I can't help it," Jenny said on the awards stage. "It just shows how much it warms my heart to see so many blessed and from our blessings in honor of my nephew...It's one thing to be a celebrity, but it means nothing if you can't help somebody." Sweet! J.Cole's still riding the success of his newest album Born Sinner. The cast of VH1's newest scripted hit, "Hit The Floor", hit the carpet looking fab.  Logan Browning, Katherine Bailess, and Taylour Paige brought their Devil Girls camaraderie to the carpet to do some hosting duties. Sexy look for Taylour.   And super cute look for Logan. Fab chick and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" co-star Camille Winbush hit the carpet.    Philanthropist Russell Simmons made his way to the Awards. "Access Hollywood" correspondent Shaun Robinson hit the carpet in a sexy striped dress. VH1's "Hollywood Exes" co-stars Sheree Fletcher & Shamicka Lawrence got fab on the carpet. Ne-Yo made his way to the event. And Queen Latifah received her award from LL Cool J.  By the way, she's making her way back to daytime TV this fall.  Will you be watching her new talk show?   Photos: WENN/Getty

Solange COVERS Net-A-Porter's "THE EDIT", REVEALS How Watching Her Big Sis Molded Her As A Performer Posted: 01 Aug 2013 01:27 PM PDT Solange Knowles covers Net-A-Porter's "The Edit" where she chats about her globe-trotting music career, standing outside of Beyonce's shadow and how her son is inspired by her work. See the spread inside.... Inside e-shooping site Net-A-Porter.com's digital magazine, "The Edit", Ms. Knowles posed for The Vacation Issue on the Croatian coast while modeling some of the summer's hottest beachwear. In the accompanying article, Solange talks about her road to self-discovery and her career-defining performance at Glastonbury. “After my show I went from stage to stage, and ended up listening to music until 3am. Everyone let me do my thing. They acknowledged me but never interrupted my experience, which I really appreciated.” The True singer and style goddess also defines her personal style and talks about how her big sister Beyonce helped shape her as a performer.  Here are the highlights:   On her career: “I’m having the time of my life. I have one of the best jobs in the world, and to be able to [perform] for an hour a day and make a career out of it, I’m incredibly humbled by it.” On defining an identity outside of her sister Beyonce: “I don’t think any part of myself as an artist has ever had a moment of…intentional execution. It’s all just been an evolution. I’ve been able to watch such an incredible performer as my sister close-up. It’s molded me. And now I’m letting my son watch me.” On style: "Style in anything is very important. It’s how we express our individuality, who we are and what we believe in. It’s all a reflection of who I am.” On her & her entourage's hot style while performing at muddy Glastonbury “That’s just because we’re Americans, and we didn’t know the real deal – Glastonbury is not Coachella! [Laughs] We did not know the proper dress code....By the third hour there, I was wanting Wellington boots! It was amazing.  It’s a really unique environment. Everyone was so incredibly spirited and happy to be there. I dropped my phone and someone came and gave it back to me later!” On whether her brother-in-law Jay-Z or sis Bey (both who have performed at Glastonbury) gave her any pointers before performing "You know, we actually never even talked about it. But both of them had such incredible, iconic Glastonbury performances – I was really proud of them. And I thought that Jay opening with [Oasis’ song] Wonderwall was pretty kick-ass!” And for the fashion heads, check out Solange's photoshoot with all the hot designer info below: Kaftan by Miguelina; bikini by Lisa Marie Fernandez; earrings by Hervé Van der Straeten; cuff (right hand) by Anndra Neen; cuffs (left hand, from top) by Marc by Marc Jacobs and Hervé Van der Straeten; ring (right and left hands) by Chloé   Kaftan by Emilio Pucci; cuff (right hand) by Anndra Neen; cuffs (left hand, from top) by Marc by Marc Jacobs and Hervé Van der Straeten; ring (right hand) by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane; ring (left hand) by Chloé Shirt by Splendid; skirt by Jonathan Saunders; necklace and cuff (left hand) by Anndra Neen; bracelets (right hand, from top) by Kenneth Jay Lane and Lulu Frost; ring by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane   Gorgeous shoot.   Photographs by DAVID BELLEMERE / Styling by TRACY TAYLOR

VIDEO FAB: John Legend's "Made To Love" (VIDEO) Posted: 01 Aug 2013 11:11 AM PDT R&B crooner John Legend has released a visual for "Made To Love".  Watch the clip inside......   John Legend has released a visual for "Made To Love", the second single from his upcoming disc, Love In The Future (September 3rd).  The single features the vocals of New Zealand-born singer Kimbra , while the visual itself features nude couples covered in body paint. Fans of John can catch his “Made to Love” tour with Tamar Braxton when it kicks off on October 20 in Mashantucket, CT. Watch the video here:

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