The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• DIDDY DAY: Diddy DINES OUT With Cassie, Talks "REVOLT TV" On Kimmel, OPENS UP About His Father Melvin Combs
• SANGIN' FOLKS: Robin Thicke & Paula Patton Hit The GQ Gentlemen's Ball + MJB Belts Out National Anthem At World Series Opener
• SO TRUE: "Basketball Wives" Reunion Show IXNAYED...Because Evelyn Lozada Pulled Out
• STARTED... : "Champagne Papi" DRAKE Celebrates His 27th Birthday With Miguel & Future
• HOT PICS: Rihanna Grandstands In A Handstand For Bikini Shoot In Greece
• CAUGHT ON VIDEO: The First Footage Of Kanye West's PROPOSAL To Kim Kardashian
• OH: LaLa Anthony Talks Loving Sex With Her Hubby....And Not Worrying About Him Cheating
• VIDEO FAB: TLC's "Meant To Be"
• MOVIE/TV BITS: "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (TRAILER) + "BEING MARY JANE" (TRAILER) + NEW GIGS For Naturi Naughton, Jill Marie Jones And John David Washington

DIDDY DAY: Diddy DINES OUT With Cassie, Talks "REVOLT TV" On Kimmel, OPENS UP About His Father Melvin Combs Posted: 24 Oct 2013 09:00 AM PDT Diddy celebrated the launch of REVOLT TV by dinning out wth girlfriend Cassie and appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!  See the pics inside and watch Diddy explain how his father Melvin Combs inspired him.....  Despite what Entertainment Weekly called a few "technical glitches", Diddy celebrated the successful launch of REVOLT TV this week. The music mogul has been on a whirlwind tour of press events to raise awareness for the music-focused cable network which he described as, “...the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and it’s the most exciting thing I’ve done in a long time.”   In between press junkets, he made time to dine out will the lady in his life, Cassie.  The pair was seen coupled up & dressed down at Gyu-Kaku restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA.     On late night tv..... The work never stops for a mogul.  To promote the launch of REVOLT TV, Diddy stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently to explain his reasons for starting the network.  Of course, after walking into the studio with a members of his entourage, dude brought along a bottle of Ciroc.  He told Jimmy,  “Music has been homeless for a while. Since a lot of the music channels starting going to reality TV, they took the focus off of music. We’re gonna become the ESPN of music.” Watch Diddy talk about starting REVOLT TV here....   And in a rare instance, Diddy told the world about his pops, Melvin Combs: In REVOLT TV'S ongoing series Confessions, the channel's founder opened up for an intimate moment that captured and revealed what truly inspired his hustle, his father.  Get inspired above....     The Randomness: 1.  "A Day in the Life" of "Romeo And Juliet" star Condola Rashad.  Story. Photos via  EM43 / Splash News

SANGIN' FOLKS: Robin Thicke & Paula Patton Hit The GQ Gentlemen's Ball + MJB Belts Out National Anthem At World Series Opener Posted: 24 Oct 2013 08:23 AM PDT Robin Thicke & Paula Patton had a cutesy date night at the GQ Gentlemen's Ball in NYC last night.  Check out their pics inside, plus Mary J. Blige setting off the World Series with the National Anthem.... These two have been on a long spurt of together-time as they hop all around the world promoting movies and an album.  And Robin performed once again last night at GQ's 2013 Gentlemen's Ball presented by BMW, Movado, and Nautica at the IAC Building in New York. Not loving Paula's 90's-esque look, but these two look happy as pie together. Hair and makeup on point as usual.    The twosome have been bringing their son Julian along everywhere they go as well.  Cute!   And over in Boston last night, MJB was front and center before the first pitch of the 2013 World Series as she sang the National Anthem:   The Boston Red Sox took on the Arizona Cardinals in Game 1.  Check out MJB getting her sangin' on before the Red Sox easily copped an 8-1 win.   Photos: Fame/Getty/MJB's Twitter

SO TRUE: "Basketball Wives" Reunion Show IXNAYED...Because Evelyn Lozada Pulled Out Posted: 24 Oct 2013 07:33 AM PDT If you were anxiously awaiting the reunion show for season 5 of "Basketball Wives"....you'll be waiting forever.  Because that ish has been ixnayed...and it's all due to Evelyn Lozada saying she wants no parts of it.   Deets inside.... Reports surfaced last night that the "BBW" reunion show was supposed to be taped earlier this month, but it didn't happen.  All because VH1 sources say Evelyn pulled out because she's tired of the negativity the show breeds.  And equally tired of people continuing to make a story out of her and ex-husband Chad Johnson.  She's over it. We checked with Ev's publicist, and we're told it's "absolutely true." We also hear VH1 doesn't believe there's enough interest in the other girls' stories to carry on an hour long reunion show.  (We gotta agree with that.)  So they ixnayed the entire thing. Maybe this is the first step to the whole show getting the axe.  Do we really need a season 6?  Did anyone watch season 5?  Maybe it's about time we let that ish go. Oh, and if you're wondering what type of negativity Ev is speaking of....it could be this fight between Suzie and Kenya Bell (former cast member who returned likely just so this ish could go down) on the finale episode this week: Chile...Suzie wasn't ready.  At all.  Chick's face got totally messed up by Kenya, who walked out looking like she JUST stepped out of her hair and makeup session. It's about that time we move on gals...   Photo: PCN

STARTED... : "Champagne Papi" DRAKE Celebrates His 27th Birthday With Miguel & Future Posted: 24 Oct 2013 07:04 AM PDT Drake celebrated his 27th birthday last night with his tour co-stars Future and Miguel.  See pics from the festivities inside...  October's Very Own, Drake, celebrates his 27th birthday today.  And y'all already know he partied it up in a white dinner jacket, his celeb friends, and a big ass cake. Drake, who's currently on the North American leg of his "Would You Like A Tour?" outing, shared his special day with a group of close friends.  None of 'em all that "new" obviously.... It's great to see that Drake and Future worked out their differences.   The rapping sensation, who reps hard for Canada, was recently named as the ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. Drake, Miguel and Future (aka The "Scorpio Squad") will hit the stage in Toronto tonight.  This cake though.... Celebrate Drake's b-day in our gallery below...... Photos via Drake's Instagram Now He's Here! Happy 27th Birthday Drake!

HOT PICS: Rihanna Grandstands In A Handstand For Bikini Shoot In Greece Posted: 24 Oct 2013 06:42 AM PDT What better way to kick off your morning than with Rihanna's hot pics in a black bikini....especially when you can't tell if it's just her living life or an actual photoshoot.  Her life IS a photoshoot it seems.   Anywho, peep the sexy pics shot in Greece by some of her fave photogs inside... While she takes a slight break from her Diamonds World Tour (she just performed in Israel on Tuesday, rolls home to Barbados on November 1st and then back to North America), Rih is spending her days posting umpteen photoshoots from her recent time in Greece. Pics from these shoots will be used for a photo album book she is working on with photographers Gomillion & Leupold.   After grandstanding in a handstand, Rih and her killer abs and black bikini are pictured in all types of poses by the pool.  And she commented about smoking on Greece flowers in a few of the pics.  Ha.      WORK.   Photos: Rih's IG

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: The First Footage Of Kanye West's PROPOSAL To Kim Kardashian Posted: 23 Oct 2013 03:00 PM PDT An "unofficial" video of Kanye West's proposal to Kim Kardashian is making the rounds.  Watch the newly surfaced clip inside....   A "leaked" video of Kanye West's over-the-top proposal to Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's AT&T Park has hit the web. We can conclude from the "blurriness" of the video that is was not approved by Kanye West because we can't get a good look at any of the things that matter to them most.  There's no way KimYe would approve a clip that didn't include close-ups of her 15-carat ring.   In the meantime, fans of the "camera-shy" couple can watch a sneak peek at the proposal.......which we are sure will have its own hour-long E! News special in the near future.     The Randomness: 1.  Mariah Carey says she "downplayed" the seriousness of her shoulder/rib injuries.  Story.   Photo via Fame/PCN, Tracy Nguyen's IG/Kim's IG

OH: LaLa Anthony Talks Loving Sex With Her Hubby....And Not Worrying About Him Cheating Posted: 23 Oct 2013 02:05 PM PDT LaLa Anthony is breaking it down on why she loves sex with her NBA star hubby Carmelo...and why she is unfazed about what he could possibly be doing while on the road.   Check out how La breaks down the importance of sex on "Bethenny" inside... With co-starring in movies like Baggage Claim and Think Like A Man Too, plus promoting her Motives for LaLa line all over the world while hitting up any party nearby and still being on mommy duty, it's a wonder how LaLa even finds time to get romantic with her hubby.  But obviously, chick makes a way. On tomorrow's episode (Oct. 24th) of "Bethenny", the reality star--who showed off a sexy pencil skirt from her 5th & Mercer line--is dishing about the importance of sex in a relationship.  And with a hubby who's as cute as hers, we can't even blame her for making it a priority. Highlights from the ladies' chit chat: Bethenny: How is the life? You hear all the cliches about dating men who go on the road. Do you get worried? Do you get jealous? What's the dynamic? La La: I'm just very secure in myself. I cant worry about what's happening on the road. I know our relationship. I know we have a great relationship. He's my best friend and that's what I put my energy on. If we think too much about what's going on when we are not there and checking phones and cracking email codes, that will drive a woman crazy. You have to be secure in yourself and hope that's the best. Bethenny: Do you go on the road? La La: Sometimes I go on the road. I work so much that I am just not able to pick up and go on the road but if he is going to a fun place, Chicago, Miami somewhere that I want to visit, yeah I'll jump on the road and hang out.   Bethenny: How important do you think sex is in a relationship? Compared to if I had to put a gun to someone's head and said okay you have to choose sex or emotion in a relationship, like sexual connection or emotional connection. La La: Wow that's a good one. I love sex. I think emotional definitely but I love sex, I think it's very important. Bethenny: Do you think they are related? An emotional connection makes the sex better or they are? La La: I think they are definitely related if you guys are compatible on an emotional level you guys will just be magnetic and great. One thing with sex with me is, I'm not into scheduling sex now. I am just not into that. I don't think that's sexy, I like being spontaneous and things just happen and you're like wooaaa. Bethenny: It's not like you and your husband can do it in a hotel bathroom, he's quite large someone would notice it. I mean, this couple did it in a home depot shed. People would call you out. La La: We've never done that but you'd be surprised. The full episode airs tomorrow.

VIDEO FAB: TLC's "Meant To Be" Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:34 AM PDT TLC's latest video, "Meant To Be", has arrived.  Watch the clip inside.....   TLC's single "Meant To Be", which aired during the hit Vh1 biopic Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story, has been given a proper visual. The video shows some of our favorite TLC throwback moments and includes new footage of T-Boz and Chilli in the studio with the song's producer and writer Ne-Yo.  Fans can find the track on TLC's latest greatest hits album, "20". Enjoy.....

MOVIE/TV BITS: "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (TRAILER) + "BEING MARY JANE" (TRAILER) + NEW GIGS For Naturi Naughton, Jill Marie Jones And John David Washington Posted: 23 Oct 2013 10:08 AM PDT Meagan Good stars alongside Will Ferrell in the latest Anchorman 2 trailer.  Watch trailers for the new movie, BET's "Being Mary Jane" and find out about new tv projects starring Naturi Naughton, Jill Marie Jones and John David Washington inside. Actress Meagan Good is headed to the silver screen on December 20th for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Joined by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate and a special cameo from Drake, the film's stars take a New York 24-hour news channel by storm. Check out the trailer above.... In tv bits...... After its hugely successful debut as a two-hour movie, Gabrielle Union returns to BET in "Being Mary Jane" on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 10 p.mET.  Now a full-fledged series, fans will have the chance to watch the drama of Mary Jane Paul's life on a weekly basis. She'll be joined by Omari Hardwick, Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery and Tika Sumpter as she juggles her high-powered tv career, love life and family drama.     On FOX......  According to The Hollywood Reporter, former "Girlfriends" star Jill Marie Jones has landed a recurring role on FOX's drama "Sleepy Hollow". Jill joins the series on November 25th as "Cynthia", the former wife of Frank Irving (Orlando Jones) and mother to their teenage daughter, Macey (Amandla Stenberg).   On STARZ........ Naturi Naughton has joined the cast of STARZ drama series "Power". The series, which is be executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, tells the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick (played by Omari Hardwick), who leads a double life and a club owner and lucrative drug kingpin. Naturi will play Omari's wife, confidant AND accomplice Tasha. Hmmm.....sounds juicy.  The eight-episode first season will air in 2014.   On HBO...... Denzel Washington‘s handsome son John David Washington has landed a series regular role on the HBO pilot "Ballers". Produced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the half-hour dramedy chronicles the lives of several Miami-based athletes. John will play a highly competitive and highly spiritual "baller".  Former rapper turned actor "Marky" Mark Wahlberg is also a producer on the series.  We'll let you know if the pilot gets picked up as a full series. Photos via WireImage/Naturi Naughton's Twitter/Jill Marie Jone's Twitter

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