The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• BIRTHDAY BODY PARTY: Happy 28th Birthday Ciara!
• Adrienne Bailon Goes Topless For ROLLING OUT, Talks Love Life & FINALLY Playing Her Age + Rihanna Covers "032c", READIES "Monster" Single With Eminem
• FOR RICHER OR RICHER: Kanye & Kim Hit The Dream For Future Africa Gala, Reportedly WILL SIGN A Pre-Nup
• Naomi Campbell Serves First Lady Realness In "W" Magazine's November 2013 Issue + Warrior Beyonce Does The "Haka Dance" In New Zealand
• SPEAK ON IT: Should Jay Z DROP Partnership After Second Shopper Accuses Barneys Of RACIAL PROFILING?
• MUSIC FAB: Mariah's Sneak Peek Of "Art Of Letting Go" SINGLE + Nicki Minaj Joins Jamaican Singer Mavado In "Give It All To Me" Video
• Rapper Game's Fiancee Tiffney Cambridge & Kiddies Cali & Justice Rock "FEARLESS" Cover
• Kendrick Lamar POSES For Terry Richardson + Ja Rule JOKES ABOUT Prison-Inspired Microwave Cookbook

BIRTHDAY BODY PARTY: Happy 28th Birthday Ciara! Posted: 25 Oct 2013 08:33 AM PDT Ciara turns 28-years-old today.  Get into her Birthday Body Party inside....   "I'm Out" singer Ciara turns 28-years-old today.  While SOME folks have the singer on pregnancy watchwith her beau Future (we're still not convinced), she's currently climbing the charts with her latest single "Overdose" and performing in various places.  Over on Twitter, Future sweetly wished his boo a happy birthday.  We're sure CiCi will be hitting the town to entertain herself tonight while Future tours with Drake and Miguel.  We'll keep you updated about her "party" plans.    Celebrate with Ciara in the gallery..... "Read My Lips"....Happy 28th Birthday Ciara!

Adrienne Bailon Goes Topless For ROLLING OUT, Talks Love Life & FINALLY Playing Her Age + Rihanna Covers "032c", READIES "Monster" Single With Eminem Posted: 25 Oct 2013 07:35 AM PDT   Former 3LW & Cheetah Girls singer Adrienne Bailon opened up to Rolling Out about getting into more adult roles in Hollywood, her famous ex-boyfriend and her current man.  See what she said inside and check out Rihanna's latest magazine cover.   Actress and reality star Adrienne Bailon, who entered the industry as 3LW's lead singer, opened up to ROLLING OUT about her starring role in I’m in Love with a Church Girl amongst other things.  And on a sidenote, we're loving this blonde bob'd shag she's been rocking lately.  Works for her. Here are the highlights: On leaving the Disney family: “I was a 26-year-old and still playing a 15-year-old. I think The Cheetah Girls was originally supposed to be one film, but then it became two and three, which was a huge deal. But like all Disney franchises, they have to come to an end at some point. I was so grateful we went out with a bang. I think we died off peacefully.” On I'm In Love With A Church Girl : “The film is actually based on the true-life story of the project’s writer, Galley Molina. I think the biggest message in this movie is that your past does not determine your future. I think it has such a great message of hope, especially for people right now who feel hopeless — that feel they have done so much wrong. God wants you to come as you are. He can turn your life around.” On making new music and doing a solo album: "It’s so crazy, timing for me is everything. I think that everything seems to be working right on time. People have been asking about my solo album for such a long time. When I originally came from Cheetah Girls, I was making music that was real to me but not believable. I think there was a disconnect there. I am a grown woman and I’ve been through a lot. The most important thing about my music is that we don’t jump the gun and throw anything out there. I want to make sure that it’s going to actually connect with my audience." Advice to men on the first date: "The best thing a man can do on a first date is be a friend. I think that’s the biggest mistake men make on the first date. Just get to know me. Be my friend. Just kick it with me as if I was hanging with a homeboy. It shouldn’t be this awkward situation. It should be that we’re there, having a great time. But the worst thing a man can do on a first date is act like he’s your boyfriend. I think attempting to hold hands is completely ridiculous. A lot of PDA, that’s awkward and uncomfortable. I think be cool, be chill and you’ll be successful."   On dating Rob Kardashian and keeping her love life private: I think the most important thing that I’ve learned is that you live and you learn. Try not to make the same mistakes twice. This time around for me, I think it’s just something you have to keep sacred. You have to keep to yourself and keep things private. Control it as much as you can.” Read the full interview here.   Also on magazine racks..... Rihanna is rocking GUCCI on the cover of 032c's "Issue 25 Winter 2013/2014: Picasso", a Berlin-based fashion magazine.   She tweeted, "Thank you @032C for the creative freedom you let me have in this shoot!!! Congrats to @melzy917 on a bad na$ty issue!!!" The edgy fashionista kept it slightly goth for the cover...with a little peek-a-boob action. Outside of photoshoots, Rihanna will be hitting the radio airwaves on Eminem's next radio single "Monster" ( slated to drop on Monday, October 28).    Photos via DeWayne Rogers/Rihann's Instagram

FOR RICHER OR RICHER: Kanye & Kim Hit The Dream For Future Africa Gala, Reportedly WILL SIGN A Pre-Nup Posted: 25 Oct 2013 06:31 AM PDT Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have reportedly decided to sign a pre-nup to protect their business interests.  Both are multi-millionaires, so it's no surprise there.  Get the deets inside.... Newly engaged couple Kanye and Kim attended the Dream for Future Africa Foundation Gala at Spago in Beverly Hills last night.  After Kim, who rocked Nina Ricci's Fall 2013 White Crop Top and Gathered Asymmetric Pencil Skirt, flashed her ring on the red carpet, the twosome were spotted leaving out hand in hand. But before they walk down the aisle (in front of millions of TV viewers we're sure), their respective legal teams have reportedly decided that it's best  the millionaire couple protects their assets.  According to TMZ, circulating reports estimate Kim K.'s worth to be around $40M, while Kanye is allegedly worth about $90M.  But they also say Kim actually may be worth more than Kanye, despite the alleged reports (you know THEY would know). Apparently, sources close to Kim say that her lawyer father, the late Robert Kardashian, instilled in her the importance of having clear contracts when it comes to money. In addition to pre-nups, a source close to Kanye said the rapper is taking a very "hands-on" approach to the wedding and has already begun writing his vows. “This is very special to him and he wants to make sure everything goes down the way he wants it. He’s already been writing his vows, too — that’s how seriously he’s taking it. It’s not going to be anything corny. It’s going to come straight from his heart and it’s going to be real. It’s going to rhyme, know that. He’s doing everything, from the music, to how many guests, to the cake — the whole shebang." People surely know a whole lot about what's going on with such a "private" twosome...and just a couple days after the proposal. We're sure more details will leak daily.  Stay tuned....   Photos via Splash/WENN/VLUV

Naomi Campbell Serves First Lady Realness In "W" Magazine's November 2013 Issue + Warrior Beyonce Does The "Haka Dance" In New Zealand Posted: 24 Oct 2013 03:17 PM PDT Naomi Campbell is going Presidential by channeling her inner "First Lady" for her latest photoshoot for W Magazine. See the spread inside and watch Beyonce do the "Haka Dance" in New Zealand..... In her latest photo spread for W Magazine, Naomi Cambpell posed for the November issue's "The First Lady of Fashion" pictorial. In the fabulous series of pics, captured by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Edward Enninful, Naomi models a collection of garments that's giving us Jackie O. and FLOTUS Michelle Obama steez.  And we love it. If you've ever wondered how Naomi maintains that "glow", Styled To Rock star Pharrell says she gave him this advice,  "Listen, this is what you have to do—you have to go to a dermatologist; you can’t keep using drugstore products.’ Well, you can, but with the store products you have to be really diligent. At the end of the day, you just have to take care of your face. I’m being honest with you. And, no, I don’t wear fragrance.”   Stylist Edward Enninful described the shoot saying, "It's a tribute to a modern day First Lady on a state trip, evoking the kind of timeless style that could have existed in the 1940's, 60's, or even today."   BONUS: Naomi also recently teamed up with Claudia Schiffer for a new campaign with Tommy Hilfiger for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Enjoy their BTS footage above....   And in New Zealand...... After Beyoncé's October 19 show in Auckland, the local crew welcomed her with a Haka, a traditional war dance meant to intimidate an opponent or honor a distinguished guest. Peep the footage above.   Photos via W Magazine

SPEAK ON IT: Should Jay Z DROP Partnership After Second Shopper Accuses Barneys Of RACIAL PROFILING? Posted: 24 Oct 2013 02:23 PM PDT Now that a second accuser has claimed racial profiling is happening at Barneys in NYC, a petition is circulating and it's asking Jay Z to end his history-making holiday partnership with the iconic department store.  Speak on it inside..... Famed luxury retailer Barneys, who has partnered with rapper Jay Z for a highly visible Christmas promotion called “A New York Holiday,” has sparked total outrage now that a second African American shopper this week has accused them of racial profiling. The store made headlines this week after a black 19-year-old student and shopper named Trayon Christian, who purchased a $350 Salvatore Ferragamo belt, dealt with an unfortunate situation.  He claims he was cuffed and hauled in for questioning after cops asked him questions like, "How does a young black man such as yourself afford to purchase such an expensive belt?”  The situation happened AFTER Trayon showed his state ID to prove his identity, AFTER the bank was called to verify his bank card (and it was indeed confirmed as his), and AFTER Trayon left the store.  He says he was tracked down by "undercover cops" outside.  Trayon returned the belt days later after being upset about the entire situation because, as he says, he did not want to be a patron of the store in any way.  He is now suing Barneys & the NYPD (and we co-sign). Shortly after that story went viral yesterday, a black 21-year-old named Kayla Phillips revealed today that she was stopped and interrogated by plain clothec officers after purchasing a $2,500 Céline bag from Barneys in February.  Reportedly, she was chased down after leaving the store and entering the train station. Fearing backlash, Barneys quickly issued a half-hearted statement on their Facebook page yesterday saying: “Barneys New York typically does not comment on pending litigation. In this instance, we feel compelled to note that after carefully reviewing the incident of last April, it is clear that no employee of Barneys New York was involved in the pursuit of any action with the individual other than the sale. Barneys New York has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination and we stand by our long history in support of all human rights.” Thanks to this non-apology, the store has been getting backlash on social media.  And there's even a petition circulating that asks Jay Z to end his partnership with Barneys.  It reads, in part: Recently, we have learned the shocking news that a young college student Trayon Christian (a black male) was arrested in NYC after making a $350 purchase at Barneys New York. According to The Post, following his purchase, he was stopped by police officers, allegedly called by a Barneys sales clerk, who believed the transaction was fraudulent. After hours being held in a precinct cell, Trayon was released with no charges. Just days later, Kayla Phillips, a 21-year-old black woman, came forward with her similar story of discrimination. Kayla says that she was surrounded by police and questioned after she purchased a handbag from the store. She was also incorrectly accused of using a fraudulent card. We can no longer tolerate blatant prejudice and discrimination. It is clear that the minority buying power is devalued by some. We must withdraw support to those who will not support us. I've been a lifelong Jay Z fan. Jay Z is currently in partnership with Barneys New York for the release of his holiday collection -- called "A New York Holiday" (or BNY SCC). Barneys lacks any connection with the black and hip-hop community. And without his vast wealth and brand power, they would see him the same as they see Trayon Christian. Jay Z should be appalled by Barneys actions, and withdraw all support from them. If he does this, he will send a clear message to all corporations that are likeminded, that this behavior cannot be tolerated any longer. But....you decide.  Should Jay Z actually end his partnership witht he department store...or at least issue a statement about the business' alleged mistreatment of these Black customers?    Speak on it! *UPDATE* Barneys has issued a new statement: Barneys New York believes that no customer should have the unacceptable experience described in recent media reports, and we offer our sincere regret and deepest apologies. Further to our statement of yesterday, we want to reinforce that Barneys New York has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination. We are a strong proponent of equal rights and equal treatment for all human beings. Our mission is to ensure that all customers receive the highest-quality service—without exception. To this end, we are conducting a thorough review of our practices and procedures as they relate to these matters to ensure that they reflect our continued commitment to fairness and equality. To lead this review, we have retained a civil rights expert, Michael Yaki, who also serves on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The Commission has been the nation’s watchdog for civil rights for more than 50 years. Mr. Yaki will be provided with unrestricted access to all aspects of our store operations. In addition, Barneys New York has reached out to community leaders to begin a dialogue on this important issue. Sincerely, Mark Lee CEO of Barneys New York Photo via WWD/NY Daily News

MUSIC FAB: Mariah's Sneak Peek Of "Art Of Letting Go" SINGLE + Nicki Minaj Joins Jamaican Singer Mavado In "Give It All To Me" Video Posted: 24 Oct 2013 12:32 PM PDT As Mariah preps to release her brand new single "Art of Letting Go" on Facebook on November 11th, she's giving fans a sneak peek. Check it inside, plus Nicki Minaj's new video she's co-starring in alongside We The Best signee Mavado... MiMi is making her fans wait forever for that new album it seems.  But there's good news ahead.  The Head Lamb In Charge has announced she's releasing her title single "Art Of Letting Go" on November 11th via Facebook. And last night, she gave folks a preview on her FB page.  In the black and white clip below, Mariah takes you in to her 4AM studio sesh with Jermaine Dupri and Rodney Jerkins.  They've got a full orchestra on deck for the vintage sounding track.  Mariah also told CNN in a recent interview about the meaning of the song and album. “There’s an emotion to it, as you listen to the song start to finish, that you can tell that it’s me.  It’s about letting go of maybe something that’s not right for you. But you just don’t know how to make that final move and let go of it. Like it’s not easy, it’s something that you have to learn how to do, and I think we’re all still learning.”   As for Mariah's frenemy: Nicki Minaj appears in We The Best music group singer Mavado's new video "Give It All To Me."  The twosome bring their Caribbean roots to the streets to show the usual--ass and drinks.  Peep the vid above for the track that appears on DJ Khaled's just released "Suffering From Success" compilation album.   The Randomness: 1.  Octavia Spencer in talks to star in the NBC reboot of "Murder, She Wrote".  STORY 2.  Chief Keef has been reelased from jail 11 days early on good behavior.  STORY Photo: Mariah's FB

Rapper Game's Fiancee Tiffney Cambridge & Kiddies Cali & Justice Rock "FEARLESS" Cover Posted: 24 Oct 2013 10:40 AM PDT Reality star Tiffney Cambridge covers the latest issue of FEARLESS Magazine with his adorable kids Cali and Justice.  And we've got the exclusive first look at the full spread.   See their cute photoshoot inside..... FEARLESS Magazine picked VH1’s “Marrying The Game” star Tiffney Cambridge (who's still rocking her engagement ring so things must be still on with rapper Game) as their latest celebrity editor and the FEARLESS MOVEMENT Campaign October Girl of the Month. Inside the mag, Tiffney talks about her mother’s legacy in an effort to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The mag also allowed Tiffney adorable kids with The Game, (Cali and Justice) to contribute to their mom's issue. Though Cali is a mere 3-years-old, she's following in her dad's footsteps as an entrepreneur with her own t-shirt line.  Adorbs! Justice is also a chip off the old block as he's already planning to to become a rap artist (his stage name is KID FRESH) and he also has a t-shirt line. Tiffney, Cali and Justice’s guest editor issue is available for download at www.fearlessmag.com.  So cute! Photos via Chris Williams / Hair by Maisha Oliver /Make Up by Cataanda J / styling by Monique Lauren Peters

Kendrick Lamar POSES For Terry Richardson + Ja Rule JOKES ABOUT Prison-Inspired Microwave Cookbook Posted: 24 Oct 2013 10:09 AM PDT Kendrick Lamar recently posed for famed photographer Terry Richardson. See the photoshoot inside and get deets on Ja Rule's alleged prison-inspired cookbook. In the FW13 issue of Document Magazine, "Control" rapper Kendrick Lamar posed for a series of shots with famed shutterbug Terry Richardson.  And here's what ensued: The pics, which also popped up on Terry's Tumblr page, show Kendrick modeling numerous high end brands like Tom Ford, Prada, Dior Homme, and A.P.C.   Kendrick is currently on the North American leg of Kanye West's "Yeezus" tour.  Loves him.     In other rap news......   During an interview with the SiriusXM show, Food Talk, rapper Ja Rule announced his plans to write a prison-inspired cookbook full of microwavable recipes. If you're wondering what inspired THAT idea, he previously told TMZ, "I really didn't eat prison food. In jail, they're pretty crafty. We made lasagna, we made cheesecakes, we had lot of things." But here's the thing...he was just joking!  He tweeted today, “Ok so I guess I’m doing a cookbook lol…” “The power of media it was a joke but I am a microwave master ha!!!” Ja is currently starring in the film I'm in Love with a Church Girl with Adrienne Bailon (which is apparently the #1 independent movie in theaters according to their press release).   EDITOR'S NOTE: Post updated with Ja's response. Photos via Terry Richardson/PCN

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