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• Justin Timberlake CO-SIGNS Miley Cyrus, Responds To Kanye's "Suit & Tie" Critique, Talks Jay Z, Drake, "The 20/20 Experience" Part II
• MAKE IT STOP: Kanye West REPORTEDLY Taps Miley Cyrus For "Black Skinhead" Remix
• EXCLUSIVE: Ashanti Talks WORKING With First Lady Michelle Obama On The "Hip Hop For Health" CD, More Dish From The VMAs Red Carpet
• Model Eva Marcille Is PREGNANT! First Child With Kevin McCall On The Way....
• Johnny Gill SUES The Four Seasons Hotel After Drunken, Racist Patron Allegedly ATTACKS Him + Don Lemon & Russell Simmons FACE OFF On Hip Hop's ACCOUNTABILTY
• ATL CHILLIN': R. Kelly, Christopher Williams & Nene Leakes At ATL Live On The Park + Marlo Hampton & Cynthia Bailey GLAMMED Up At Jeffrey Fashion Cares
• J.Cole & Diddy Respond To Fight Rumors, More Pics From Jay-Z & Diddy's VMAs Afterparty

Justin Timberlake CO-SIGNS Miley Cyrus, Responds To Kanye's "Suit & Tie" Critique, Talks Jay Z, Drake, "The 20/20 Experience" Part II Posted: 28 Aug 2013 09:06 AM PDT Following his outstanding performance and acceptance speech at the 2013 VMAs, Justin Timberlake breezed through a round of press interviews in NYC this week.  We've got a roundup of quotables about Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, working with Jay Z and Drake and what you can expect from part two of The 20/20 Experience.  Check out the highlights inside.....   Every entertainment media outlet in New York City was clamoring for a piece of Justin Timberlake this week, but htere's only a few things we really care about.  And we gathered all that up for ya. Following his hot performance at the VMAs, he stopped by Sway's Shade 45 show where he dished on Kanye's disdain for "Suit & Tie", what he thought about Miley Cyrus's twerking and what we can expect from the next installment of The 20/20 Experience. On Kanye West's critique of "Suit & Tie": “At the end of the day, it’s just music. I love Suit and Tie, it reminds me of the music I grew up listening to. I respect his opinion because I think he’s a genius… but I don’t share that opinion. It’s just not a big deal deal… to do it at SNL too… it’s not that big a deal. I don’t know that he fully understands what I can do, and that’s ok… as a matter of fact, Jay said the same thing." On what fans can expect from The 20/20 Experience Part II (featuring Jay Z and Drake): “The first half was the freshman love, so you wanna go to her house and impress her parents. Then you realize she has an older sister, that’s a senior, dark hair and tattoos and she’ll give you that look, ‘I’ll turn you out.’ That’s the second half. Sonically, it sounds darker.” On why he co-signs Miley's performance: “She’s doing what 20 year old girls do. The difference is she’s got a microphone, she’s on stage at the VMAs… Take it easy on her, she’s 20 years old, she’s a young adult and she can do that.   Justin also chatted with HOT 97's Angie Martinez..... On recording "Cabaret" (a stripper's anthem) with Drake: Drake and I have been trying to get at each other about doing a record, and I think we'll probably do more as time goes on as well. He killed it." Listen to Angie's full interview here.   He also talked to The Breakfast Club.....  Before TBC kicked off their Justin Timberlake interview, Angela Yee remarked that Justin was their "biggest" guest to date.  But now that The Breakfast Club just went nationally syndicated, they'll likely be copping some even bigger folks in the future.  Congrats to Angela Yee, DJ Envy and Charlamagne!  Here are the highlights from their chat with JT: On touring with Jay Z: Going on tour this summer with Jay was incredible.  For him to give me creative license to put the show together, meant a lot.  It's the best show I've ever been a part of.   (He also explained that Jay Z was the original pick for the feature on "My Love" but because Jay had already done Beyonce's "Deja Vu", he didn't want to be over exposed).  On working with Timbaland and Pharrell and staying relevant: I think it's working with the same people and the consistency.  That's what I have with Tim and Pharrell. I've always kept the same folks around me.  I think consistency in your acutal process....just with the people you keep around you. On missing the child star curse: I guess my folks.  My mother really.  Growing up in the south, you're taught that you're just as much like the guy next door to you as an individual.  You get a sense of community.  When I was 10-years-old, my mother said to me, 'You have a really special gift.  But that doesn't make you special in other areas of life.  You still have to work at being a good person.  Your gift comes with an actual curse.  You have to offset that with normalcy.'  I was 10 years old when I got my first job.  That's not normal.  So...anybody's gonna get messed up in the head having that.  I got lucky cause I have great parents.       Listen to the full TBC interview here.   Photos via Charlamagne's Instagram

MAKE IT STOP: Kanye West REPORTEDLY Taps Miley Cyrus For "Black Skinhead" Remix Posted: 28 Aug 2013 08:01 AM PDT It doesn't matter why someone is all over the news these days, it just matters if they are.  Because folks will hop on the bandwagon and try to grab up some of that shine while it lasts.  Enter Kanye West and his reported Black Skinhead remix...with Miley Cyrus.... Page Six is reporting that Miley skipped out on her own VMAs afterparty at No. 8....after her nude panties tragedy of a performance....to hit up the studio with Mr. West.  And supposedly, they're working on a remix to 'Ye's single "Black Skinhead." Since Miley has said she wants to "feel black" and delve into the culture....whatever her interpretation of "the culture" is....it's no surprise she would take Kanye up on his offer.  The former Disney chick is going after anything and everything "provocative" these days.  By any means necessary. Reportedly, the collabo will appear on a Yeezus Remix EP due out later this year. Kanye and his love of trashy white chicks continues....   Photos: Getty

EXCLUSIVE: Ashanti Talks WORKING With First Lady Michelle Obama On The "Hip Hop For Health" CD, More Dish From The VMAs Red Carpet Posted: 28 Aug 2013 05:18 AM PDT TheYBF.com was live on the 2013 VMAs red carpet where we got the latest dish about the new projects from TLC, Busta Rhymes and Ashanti.  Watch our exclusive video inside....    This year's 2013 VMA's took place at Brooklyn's own Barclay's Center with stars such as Wiz Khalifa, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, Ashanti, Kendrick Lamar, Paula Patton and others filling the red carpet with beauty and blitz. We watched Ciara and Future hit the carpet arm and arm and TLC's Chilli discussed the debut of their biopic film "CrazySexyCool" and new album all set to release this October. But with all the great things coming into play, it seems there may be a little tension between her and T-Boz. We noticed they didn't interact much on the carpet while promoting their upcoming projects. Meanwhile, Wiz Khalifa told us that his wife Amber could not attend the show due to a family emergency. Ashanti (who looked amazing in a seafoam green Michael Costello gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels told us that her Braveheart disc will drop at the end of the year.  Also, she gave us aome info about what it was like working with First Lady Michelle Obama on a "Hip Hop for Health" cd.  She told us "Its a hip hop cd for kids to work out and get active and fight childhood obesity. She's also wrapped up a movie that will be in theaters in December 2014.  SIDEBAR:  Ashanti revealed that she was wearing a mixture of her own fragrance "Precious Jewel" with J'Adore. Video and Editing by Shirley V. Williams

Model Eva Marcille Is PREGNANT! First Child With Kevin McCall On The Way.... Posted: 27 Aug 2013 06:07 PM PDT Eva Marcille and boyfriend Kevin McCall are expecting their first child together!  Deets inside on the rapper/singer/songwriter & model duo.... "Top Model" alum Eva Marcille just confirmed she's pregnant!  And she's 5 months along.  Yep, 5 months preggers with only a tiny baby bump showing through her gorgeous black gown at last week's BMI Awards (below):   The twosome, who have been together a little less than a year, confirmed to BET.com today that they have a bun in the oven.  The 28-year-old new mom-to-be said about expecting her first child: "Being able to bring a life into the world is every woman’s dream but for me it’s more than just a dream it is a magical, mystical journey which I get to share with this amazing man. Kevin is the only man who I would share this moment in life with.” Well that's sweet.  And we're sure Eva will rock pregnancy well.  The modelicious chick, who will appear on the second season of BET's "Real Husbands of Hollywood", was just in a teeny weeny bikini when apparently she was 2 months along. "Deuces" rapper Kevin, who already has a toddler daughter, is clearly smitten with his woman.  He gushed about her being on his arm for last Thursday's BMI Awards saying on his IG account. "My beautiful woman came along to support me. She is such an encouragement to me to keep pushing and also to be grateful for all accomplishments big or small...love her for that cuz shit gets tuff in this game." Awwww. Congrats to the couple on their new little one!   Photos: Getty/Allied Media

Johnny Gill SUES The Four Seasons Hotel After Drunken, Racist Patron Allegedly ATTACKS Him + Don Lemon & Russell Simmons FACE OFF On Hip Hop's ACCOUNTABILTY Posted: 27 Aug 2013 03:13 PM PDT R&B crooner Johnny Gill is heading to court with the Four Seasons Hotel after they failed to protect him from a drunken, racist patron.  Get the lawsuit deets inside and watch Russell Simmons face off against Don Lemon about hip hop and accountability.   "My My My" singer Johnny Gill is taking the Four Seasons Hotel to court after one of their drunken, racist patrons rubbed him the Right wrong way.   The incident allegedly went down on August 23, 2011 where Johnny says he was attacked in the Four Seasons Beverly Hills patio area by a drunk White patron who yelled racial slurs AND pushed him so hard that he got slammed against a heating lamp! If you're wondering about any prior exchange that may have led to the altercation, Johnny places the blame squarely on the bartenders! Johnny does not know that man....but he knows the dude got pissy drunk and started acting out. So what happens in Beverly Hills when a black man gets attacked by a white man? According to Johnny.....not a damn thing! The case is heading to Superior Court where Johnny's paperwork alleges, "Plaintiff is African American and this individual who uttered these racially charged negatives remarks was Caucasian. "Plaintiff objected to these unsolicited remarks and when he did so, this individual pushed plaintiff with such force and intensity that plaintiff was thrust up against a heating lamp causing great bodily injury with resulting pain and suffering, major medical expenses and loss of earnings as plaintiff was unable to perform as an entertainer, plaintiff's extremely successful and lucrative chosen profession for over 20 years. "At no time did defendant's security employees, staff or representative offer any assistance to plaintiff nor did any such intervene to protect plaintiff, prevent the individual from becoming inebriated and thus behaving in an unruly manner the result of which was the assault that was committed on plaintiff and the resulting injuries to plaintiff." He's seeking $1 million dollars for negligence, failure to intervene, failure to exercise reasonable care, pain and suffering and medical expenses. We hope he gets every penny if true. Can you imagine how quickly they would have intervened have some drunk black chick punched out Reese Witherspoon?   And on CNN........   In case you were under a rock, two black men who've both been on various people's "sh*t" list faced off against each other for a good cause.....ratings. Folks have given CNN anchor Don Lemon the side-eye since he decided to defend  Bill O’Reilly‘s assessment of the black community and blamed young Black teens for their own issues. Meanwhile, it's hard to look at Uncle Russell the same since we've learned that the idea of Harriet Tubman making a sex tape with her slave master merits a laugh and a chuckle. So now....they're talking to each other. Airing out THEIR differences. In case you care, here are a few gems: Russell on why he disagrees with Don Lemon's assessment of Black Youth: Sometimes, if a black person that’s revered in the community that says something that’s — conservative, ” he explained, “and I think is part of a mindset that is hurtful to the community, people will say the problem with the black community — kids have their ass crack showing. The problem with the black community is they need education opportunities and need job opportunities. These realities are the ones we immediate to bring up and we are talking about uplifting our children.” Russell on the biggest issue facing Black America: “The greatest course of the destruction of the fabric of black community has been the prison industrial complex. If we go (to) school, and there’s no books and — teachers aren’t teaching, and the students are in a kind of situation where they don’t even have a gym class, they don’t have an art class,” he continued. “Without art, there is no way — you have to — exercise the creative muscles. That’s why we raise millions of dollar for the arts. Those are the kinds of things that we can do to change the condition that creates poetry and makes you uncomfortable.” Don Lemon on his feelings about hip hop: Don’t mistake my passion for not — that I don’t like hip-hop. I think it is an art. I think people like Jay-Z and Kanye West are great artists. Kids are dying every single minute and it is because, as you said, we had the responsibility or there are people being educated in prison culture. I think that helps perpetuate that education in prison culture. And I don’t understand why you can’t see that. “I want young black men, especially the people being killed, to be better, the industry to be better. That’s it.” Watch the interview above.....     The Randomess: 1.  James Blake announces his retirement from tennis.  Story.     Photos via Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

ATL CHILLIN': R. Kelly, Christopher Williams & Nene Leakes At ATL Live On The Park + Marlo Hampton & Cynthia Bailey GLAMMED Up At Jeffrey Fashion Cares Posted: 27 Aug 2013 11:51 AM PDT R. Kelly made a surprise appearance at ATL Live On The Park last night where he gave the crowd his classics.  See pics of Kels, Christopher Williams and others at the event inside and check out  Marlo Hampton and Cynthia Bailey on the red carpet for Jeffrey Fashion Cares.....  Last night, legendary R&B crooner R. Kelly (shown above with music industry exec and event producer Shanti Das) made a surprise appearance at ATL Live on the Park. The popular event was held at Park Tavern and featured an evening of performances by some of R&B's most talented acts.        Look who crawled out the BACK of the insulation of the woodwork.  "I'm Dreamin" singer Christopher Williams was among the acts who graced the stage with a few of his classic hits. The show was hosted by "Lifestyle Expert" Kenny Burns. The husbands of "RHOA", Peter Thomas, Gregg Leakes (shown above with Cynthia Bailey) and Apollo Nida (not pictured) were billed as co-hosts for the evening. Nene and Cynthia seemed to have a great time.  And looked cute. We're all anticipating the debut of Nene's wedding spinoff "I Dream Of Nene" on September 19th at 9pmET on Bravo.  And by anticipating we mean waiting for her to lay intot hat "alleged" wedding planner.      Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond posed with Ne-Yo's ex-fiancee Monyetta Shaw.  SMH.....does anyone else smell a reality show in the works?  We know there have been rumblings of a "Hollywood Exes"-styled show based in Atlanta.  If they're still casting....we'd love for them to add Pebbles (LA Reid's ex) to the mix. Legendary producer Teddy Riley was also spotted.   Proudcer Jazze Pha posed with Vawn. TV viewers will get to know more about Vawn when his new Bravo series “The New Atlanta,” debuts Tuesday, September 17 at 10pm ET/PT right after “I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding”.    Though Case, Christopher Williams, King Shakes and even Porsha Stewart (yes...the one from "RHOA") were billed as the evening's musical entertainment, the host(s) couldn't resist inviting R. Kelly on stage.         And he gladly entertained the crowd......   Watch R. Kelly's surprise performance of "Step In The Name Of Love" here:   Also in Atlanta...... Cynthia Bailey seemed to be in at all the right places last night.  In addition to catching up with her husband and fellow "RHOA" stars last night, she also attended "Jeffrey Fashion Cares" held at the American Cancer Society Center. "I Dream Of Nene" bridesmaid Marlo Hampton walked the red carpet in a fresh off the runway look.    Former "RHOA" star Dwight Eubanks was there.  We wonder what he thinks about Bravo's "Fashion Queens". And "Married To Medicine" star Jacqueline Waters was there too. Fun times in the ATL...       Photos via 7SevenPhotography/Paras Griffin

J.Cole & Diddy Respond To Fight Rumors, More Pics From Jay-Z & Diddy's VMAs Afterparty Posted: 27 Aug 2013 10:22 AM PDT Ish got real Sunday night at Diddy & Jay-Z's D'Usse, Ciroc, Ace of Spades VMAs afterparty at The Dream hotel.  So the internet streets say.  But today, Diddy and J.Cole are denying rumors of a fight.  And we've got more party pics inside...   With internet reports flying that J.Cole caught fade by Diddy at the VMAs afterparty Sunday night, both parties are denying it.  But WE hear something DID go down.  As for who actually hit who and what really went down, folks are keeping their lips sealed an only talking off the record.  But folks did see Cole being carried out the club (pictured above inside) by security. Cole tweeted:   And Diddy responded today with:   Hmmm.   As for who all hit the party, everybody did.  Jay & Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson were spotted arriving.  And inside: Cassie celebrated her birthday week with a Ciroc cake. Y'all already know Rihanna kept a drink in hand. Kevin Hart was spotted choppin' it up with Jamie Foxx, Meek Mill and Trey Songz. Rita Ora and Diddy posed it up with Macklemore.    Tristan "Mack" Wilds was there to party.   Timbaland and Drake posed it up. Russell Simmons and his water were there. Memphis Bleek was downing that D'Usse all night. Pretty gals Denise Vasi of "Single Ladies" and Rocsi of "Entertainment Tonight" snapped a few pics. It's Kendrick.Lamar. Pharrell snapped pics with his fiance and friends. Chicago Bulls baller Joakim Noah was there towering over folks.   Steve Stoute was there to support his homies Jay and Puff. And French Montana posed it up with "Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano. Fun times!   Photos: The Blue Flame Agency

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