The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Y'ALL STILL MAD? Tamar Braxton & K Michelle THROWING Shade On Twitter And "Arsenio"
• Ciara Sparks Pregnancy Speculation After PAPER MAGAZINE NIGHTLIFE Performance....But We Don't TOTALLY Believe It....Yet!
• CRAZY "SEXY" COOL: KeKe Palmer COVERS "Rolling Out", Dishes On Growing Up Financially Unstable & Landing The Role Of Her Dreams
• Kerry Washington Hides From The Paparazzi After Appearing On "Jimmy Kimmel"
• LEATHER BODYCON FACEOFF: KeKe Palmer VS. LeToya Luckett In MASON
• VIDEO FAB: Tamar Braxton's "Hot Sugar"
• Fake Bow Wow "Catfish" Stars Join The Real Bow Wow On "106 & Park" + Melanie Fiona's "Cold Piece" Video
• RAP CHICKS: Nicki Minaj's LEOPARD Print Pasties! + Brianna Perry REMIXES Young Dro's "FDB"
• ON THE SET: Drake SHOOTS "Worst Behavior" Video, WELCOMES Future Back On Tour
• REUNITED??!! Rihanna & Melissa Forde RIDING DIRTY On 4 Wheelers in Cape Town + Rihanna DROPS "What Now" (REMIX)
• TLC--The Originals & "The TLC Story" Cast--Dish About Pebbles Drama & More On "Wendy"
• EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Tami Roman's Daughter Jazz's SUPER 17th Birthday Party On "David Tutera: Unveiled"

Y'ALL STILL MAD? Tamar Braxton & K Michelle THROWING Shade On Twitter And "Arsenio" Posted: 18 Oct 2013 09:25 AM PDT R&B singers Tamar Braxton and K Michelle are still throwing shade and one-liners at each other via social media and latenight talk shows.  Get the deets on the ladies' latest "battle" inside.... For the past year, we've been covering the ongoing social media spat between "VSOP" singer K Michelle and "Love & War" songstress Tamar Braxton.  Although there seemed to be a "truce" when both ladies dropped their hit albums, ish stirred up again this week after Arsenio Hall asked Tamar about K Michelle on his show. T responded, ”Kmart? Where they sell Nicki’s clothes at? That’s the only ‘K’ I know.”  Sigh. The not-so-subtle play on words about the new Nicki Minaj Collection did not go unnoticed over on K Michelle's Twitter page.  She quickly tweeted, "Yes you know Kmart because that's where you bought that f*cked up new face" Chile.... Watch Tamar throw K Michelle a little shade here:   See K Michelle's Twitter response:   This won't be the end of the pot stirring, we're sure...   Photo via Getty/K Michelle Instagram / Tamar Braxton Instagram

Ciara Sparks Pregnancy Speculation After PAPER MAGAZINE NIGHTLIFE Performance....But We Don't TOTALLY Believe It....Yet! Posted: 18 Oct 2013 08:09 AM PDT Did Ciara & boyfriend Future commit a WHOOPSIE and get CiCi knocked up?  Folks are speculating based on THESE pics from her Paper Magazine Nightlife performance last night.  But we're not sure we're totally convinced...yet.    Check it out for yourselves inside... So, last night at the 9th Annual Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards at Marquee in NYC, Ciara took the stage sporting what some folks say was a fuller shaped stomach than usual. Now, we personally think this could just be a burger baby....meaning she just ate some food.  Or maybe it was gas.  Or maybe it was the baggy leather Anthony Vaccarello top.  Hell if we know.  But our keen Preggers Watch eye isn't ready to put Ms. Ciara on Preggers Watch quite yet. The fashion killa posted a few of her own pics that show a minimal tummy and her usual bangin' bod in her leather top, Gareth Pugh leather pants, Target plaid tie-around and Tom Ford shoes:     You be the judge....   Photos: WENN/Ciara's IG/@istan4ciara Twitter

CRAZY "SEXY" COOL: KeKe Palmer COVERS "Rolling Out", Dishes On Growing Up Financially Unstable & Landing The Role Of Her Dreams Posted: 18 Oct 2013 07:01 AM PDT Actress KeKe Palmer talked to ROLLING OUT Magazine about landing the role of her dreams in CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story and why she puts her career first. See the highlights inside.....   Former child star KeKe Palmer covers the latest issue of ROLLING OUT Magazine.  And she's looking fab doing so.   She talks about being taken seriously as an actress and putting her career first, especially after growing up without all the privileges that money brings.... She told the mag, “Sometimes my personal life does take a backseat. My job never takes a backseat. Sometimes I feel like my life is in shambles and I’ll still be doing my job. It’s unintentional. It’s not like I say ‘I’m not going to do certain things.’ But if that’s what it takes, that’s what it takes. I can’t give up on my dreams. I can’t do that." In addition to dishing on her role as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas in the new VH1 biopic, she also revealed upcoming projects which include the drama, Brotherly Love. She said, “It’s about how the choices you make truly determine who you are and where you’re going in this world." And about her new music, "I’m working on my album with Bangladesh and we’re hoping to get a single out by the end of October and have a video as well". Here are the other highlights:   On evolving from the "child star" label: “When people think of me initially, they remember me as ‘Akeelah'. Sometimes it can be frustrating to be remembered at an age that you’ve outgrown. But at the same time, it’s never frustrated me to the point where I wanted to lash out. I just take it one step at a time. I’ve been patient in letting other people adapt to me and my growth....As an adult, you don’t have to go around saying ‘Hey, I’m an adult!’ That would be like me saying ‘Guess what — I’m black!’ You know it already. On "owning" who she is: “I just [try to] constantly be a professional by asking for what I need in the right way. I feel like you have to tell people who you are, but you don’t have to be disrespectful about it. But you also don’t have to be a shrinking violet. For a long time, when I was younger, I would always act like a little kid and I would just [bow] down because I would never want to feel like I’m being disrespectful to someone. But at the same time, I was like ‘I’m 18 years old and I’m not a kid anymore.’ I don’t have to wait for people to do things for me. I started saying ‘No, that’s not OK. This is what I want. This is what I need from you. Please and thank you.’ On landing the role of Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas: “It was a dream come true. I never would’ve imagined that I would be doing something like that. Being a kid growing up and loving TLC and then doing the movie and playing my favorite member? It was overwhelming. Afterward, when I saw other people’s reactions to it, there was a little bit of added pressure. Typically when I approach a project, I always have pressure on myself because I want to surpass my last project. But realizing even much more so how big of a deal this was going to be for fans, I realized ‘omigod, I really have to nail this!’ ” On overcoming a financially-strapped childhood: “I didn’t come from a lot. I had a lot of love and support from my family, but as far as money and that type of thing, I didn’t really have any of that. All I did was follow my dreams. If my fans take anything from me, I hope it would be that. It’s not just me being so special — they are, too. They just haven’t realized it yet.”   More pics of this YBF chick: "The TLC Story" airs on VH1 October 21st. BONUS: Founding member of TLC, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas shot her own RO cover recently. See BTS video from her shoot here.   The Randomness: 1. Adrian Peterson says--via court docs--that one of baby's mamas, Erica Syion, is lying about him not paying every piece of child support they agreed on.  He has paid in full and never defaulted!  And today, Erica is popping back saying she never said he wasn't there financially...only physically. STORY Photos via RO/DeWayne Rogers

Kerry Washington Hides From The Paparazzi After Appearing On "Jimmy Kimmel" Posted: 18 Oct 2013 06:07 AM PDT Kerry Washington made a beeline to the door as she arrived at "Jimmy Kimmel" Thursday afternoon.  And her exit was just as hasty.  What are we hiding Mrs. Washington Asomugha?   Deets on her cute appearance on the late night show inside.... The fabulous Kerry Washington was spotted making a not so public entry into Jimmy Kimmel's show Thursday afternoon.  And while the "Scandal" star looked amazing during the show in an elastic waist smock style dress (she's been wearing a lot of these recently) with purple themed makeup (which was gorge), she seemed to not want the paparazzi to land a pic of her arrival or exit. She was seen arriving (above) hiding behind her shades and an assistant.  And she also reportedly made a swift exit as she pulled her car service all the way up to the back door so she could slide out without seeing the paps. She's been on Preggers Watch for several weeks now.....and it looks she's going to stay there.   Check out our fave chopping it up with Jimmy last night about wanting to be a marine biologist growing up (actually, one of the Shamu trainers) and having some fun with a chemist.     The Randomness: 1.  BK Nets coach Jason Kidd had his jersey retired last night.  STORY 2.  President Obama is appointing Morehouse grad Jeh Johnson as head of the Department of Homeland Security.  STORY 3.  Aretha Franklin re-surfaces looking much slimmer after "illness".  STORY

LEATHER BODYCON FACEOFF: KeKe Palmer VS. LeToya Luckett In MASON Posted: 18 Oct 2013 05:21 AM PDT Fab chicks KeKe Palmer & LeToya Luckett recently gave some body in the same exact dress on two different occasions.  Decide who wins the leather bodycon contour dress faceoff inside... Thursday on the 'Wendy Williams Show", actress/singer KeKe Palmer rocked this sexy blue leather Mason dress as she made her promo rounds.  And the cute 20-year-old was spotted leaving the show in blue, green & silver booties to match her dress, and cute beach waves with a trendy braid around the front. But this Mason dress was first worn by actress/singer LeToya Luckett at the Baggage Claim premiere last month in L.A.  The effortlessly gorge 32-year-old showed off the black contour stripe on the dress as she posed it up on the carpet.  And she paired her look with a pair of simple black Louboutin pumps and side swept waves. So...   WHO RAN IT?!   Photos: Splash/Getty

VIDEO FAB: Tamar Braxton's "Hot Sugar" Posted: 17 Oct 2013 09:08 PM PDT Tamar Braxton is spreading all her "Hot Sugar" around for her brand new video.  Check out what SHE is serving up inside... With shiny black leggings and claw like gold embellished nails, reality star/new mom/singer Tamar showed off her hot post baby body for the "Hot Sugar" video.  The track is of her hit album Love & War, which reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. And if ponytail twirling, Instagram filters, sexed up hair and makeup with prancing & dancing on display are your things, you're gonna love it. Check out Tay Tay's "Hot Sugar" video & Tamartiangram below:

Fake Bow Wow "Catfish" Stars Join The Real Bow Wow On "106 & Park" + Melanie Fiona's "Cold Piece" Video Posted: 17 Oct 2013 06:07 PM PDT Bow Wow -- both the fake one from "Catfish" and the real one -- came face to face tonight on "106 & Park".   Check out what went down inside, plus Melanie Fiona's cute new video for "Cold Piece".... Sigh.  Just when we thought the foolery of the fake lesbian Bow Wow from "Catfish" was done....Dee Pimpin' took the real Bow Wow up on his offer and rolled to "106 & Park" today. So 2 Bow Wows were on the couch at the same damn time:     Both Dee and the chick who was "Catfished" (Keyonna) hit the couch with Bow and Keshia Chante.  Someone (a BET viewer via Instagram) asked Keyonna why she didn't by a TV stand with that $10,000 (WE CAN'T!!). Her response was that it wasn't her real place...just "somewhere where they were filming." Chile... And Dee has now set out to become a media personality...already asking for bookings: Lordt.   By the way, BET did homegirl a favor and aired her new "Stunnaz" video exclusively.  Check out THAT ish below:   Good BYE.   In other news, a chick we love--Meanie Fiona--just released her brand new music video via Pepsi's Pulse site.  It's called "Cold Piece" ft. Luke James & Mateo:   The track is the first taste from her upcoming third album.  And the vid showcases summertime in Brooklyn.  And we love it.  Loves her too.   Photo: BET's Twitter

RAP CHICKS: Nicki Minaj's LEOPARD Print Pasties! + Brianna Perry REMIXES Young Dro's "FDB" Posted: 17 Oct 2013 03:32 PM PDT Nicki Minaj posted a few revealing selfies on Instagram that show off her leopard print pasties.  See the pics inside and listen to the "FDB" remix from Miami-based rapper Brianna Perry.   Over on Instagram, Nicki Minaj took off her top (again) and posted a few pics of her gold chains and leopard print pasties.  She tweeted, "Putting this one on a T-Shirt" and "Should I add #Pasties to the Spring Collection????" Earlier this week, Nicki appeared at Kmart to launch The Nicki Minaj Collection (sorry...no pasties included).   On Twitterverse, many folks have been wondering (out loud) if these pics are Nicki's way of competing with Kim Kardashian who posted her own scandalous IG pics earlier. BONUS:   Nicki posted a new video of herself riding down the street in her Pink 2014 Aventador along with scenes from her Kmart Press Day.   In other rap news...... Miami-based rapper Brianna Perry (SWV's "Do Ya", Trina's "Kandi") recently recorded a  remix to Young Dro's popular song "FDB".  The remix follows Brianna's mixtape Symphony #9: The B Collection which she dropped earlier this year. The Randomness: 1.  Master P's wife files for divorce.  Story. Photos via Brianna Perry IG / Nicki Minaj's Instagram

ON THE SET: Drake SHOOTS "Worst Behavior" Video, WELCOMES Future Back On Tour Posted: 17 Oct 2013 03:08 PM PDT Drake was spotted shooting a video for his "Worst Behavior" single. View pics from the set inside and see what Future said about getting added back to Drake's Tour.      Before his "Would You Like A Tour" outing kicks off in Pittsburgh, PA tomorrow night, "Hold On We're Going Home" rapper Drake squeezed in time to shoot a new clip for "Worst Behavior" this week.   The clip was shot in the downtown area of Memphis, TN and former Cash Money rapper Turk as well as Drake's father (a Memphis native) were both spotted on the set.   Drake captioned this pic, "The god body Spoon".   In between shots, Drake posed with fans who showed up on set.           Drake’s tour kicks off tomorrow night with OVO signee PARTYNEXTDOOR and Jhené Aiko among the supporting acts.      Also..... Earlier this week we told you about Future threatening to sue Drake for $1.5M after he was abruptly dropped from Drake's North American tour.  Now.....it's clear that the rapper's legal eagles swooped down on Drake's management (or maybe the emotional rapper had a change of heart) because Future recently tweeted that he's back on the tour!   Photos via Drake's Instagram/Future's Twitter/Varios Twitter/WordOnTheRoad

REUNITED??!! Rihanna & Melissa Forde RIDING DIRTY On 4 Wheelers in Cape Town + Rihanna DROPS "What Now" (REMIX) Posted: 17 Oct 2013 02:52 PM PDT Rihanna reunited with her bestie Melissa Forde in Cape Town, South Africa this week.  See what Melissa said about reconnecting with RiRi inside and listen to the new "What Now" remix.   Amid speculation that their friendship had hit a bump in the road, Melissa Forde let Rihanna's Navy know that she's back in the "Pour It Up" diva's good graces with a pic of the pair riding 4 wheelers in Cape Town, South Africa (atop).  She tweeted, "$ame city, $ame friend$, if ya lookin for me!!"  Watch Rihanna doing tricks below:   In other Navy news.... Rihanna revealed the final cover art for her latest single "What Now".  In addition to the artwork, a new remix for the song from DJ Reflex was just posted to her Soundcloud account.  Listen to the remix for "What Now" here: Photo via MForde11's Instagram

TLC--The Originals & "The TLC Story" Cast--Dish About Pebbles Drama & More On "Wendy" Posted: 17 Oct 2013 11:48 AM PDT T-Boz, Chilli, Lil Mama, Drew Sidora and KeKe Palmer are spilling all during their promo appearances about how Pebbles messed the original girl group over and caused them to go broke.  And today on "Wendy", the "TLC Story" cast also dished their weird connections to the members of the group.   Check it inside...   How gorge are these ladies?  Lil Mama, Drew & KeKe joined T-Boz & Chilli today on "Wendy" to chat about the upcoming VH1 movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story". Lil Mama, who's looking amazing by the way, revealed the weird "spirit like" things that happened on set every time they filmed a sad scene.  As she plays "Left Eye" in the movie, an ambulance and sirens would always pop up on the street during the filming of sad scenes involving Left Eye.  Drew revealed how she has always been a T-Boz lover, and always played her every time her and her school friends impersonated TLC.  She's also been the spokesperson for Sickle Cell Disease (which T-Boz lives with) for years as her dad is a doctor and he's involved with a Sickle Cell organization.  So she felt that was her connection to Tionne Watkins--who's a Taurus like her--before they even started filming. And KeKe revealed that in every school talent show--she played Chilli.  And it's a full circle moment for her to play her in an actual movie now. As for what T-Boz & Chilli had to say about Pebbles--the legendary woman who discovered them at LaFace and has been accused of setting them up for bankruptcy--it wasn't pretty. The girls threw a little shade saying they're sure Pebbles would love to tell her own story.  But Chilli revealed Pebbles once kicked her out the group because of her relationship with Dallas Austin (who ended up being Chilli's baby's daddy). Pebbles apparently swore it was Chilli's "daddy issues" that caused the relationship to happen in the first place, so the only way she was allowed to re-enter the group (after they tried to replace her) was for her to go to therapy. P.S.  Pebbles has already snapped back earlier this week on Twitter saying it's all lies and she's lawyering up! Check out the video below of today's revealing chit chat:   BONUSES: Lil Mama hit up the screening of 12 Years A Slave at AMC Empire 25 in NYC last night looking pretty fab:   And KeKe hit up "Bethenny" (airing Friday, October 18th) to talk about how she got her abs of steel for the movie:   She said about nabbing Chilli's abs: Those abs were out of control. I had to do too much. I was eating nuts and berries only like a squirrel. I don't know why I do this to myself, I am so over the top with everything that I do I overanalyze everything, I make myself so anxious for no reason. I don't know how I work so hard because I always make everything so extreme. ...So when I went on this diet I was working out every minute, every second. We would be doing choreography and I was still doing gym in the morning, gym in the night, eating barely anything. Doing all this type of creepy stuff. I was like this is too much. But it all paid off boo!   Photos: Wendy Williams/INF/Bethenny

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Tami Roman's Daughter Jazz's SUPER 17th Birthday Party On "David Tutera: Unveiled" Posted: 17 Oct 2013 11:12 AM PDT Tami Roman teamed up with famed-wedding planner David Tutera to throw a fabulous 17th birthday party for her daughter Jazz Anderson.  And it was all filmed for WeTV's "David Tutera: Unveiled". Watch the exclusive clip inside.... On this week's episode of David Tutera: Unveiled, "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman teams up with the famed celebrity wedding planner for the SUPER 17th birthday party of her daughter Jazz Anderson.  And we've got an exclusive sneak peek. Now that Tami is on her way to reality mogul-status (thanks to a partnernship with Walgreens) Jazz is getting a taste of the good life and a party fit for a queen! On the episode, we'll see Jazz, a budding rapper who's posted several YouTube videos of herself, preparing for a performance that she'll put on during the party.  Along the way, David and Tami butt heads about the party's direction.  Of course.   "David Tutera: Unveiled" airs on Saturday, Oct. 19 @ 9pm E/P on WE tv! Watch our exclusive here:   Also, fans who tune into the episode will see rapper Da Brat making a surprise appearance to honor Jazz and her lyrical skills.   Interesting....   Photos via  WeTV Public Relations

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