The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• THIS JUST IN -- Baby North West's Adorable NEW Pic!
• MORE PROOF? Kerry Washington Is SO Pregnant....And Still Hiding It
• Lauryn Hill Drops Societal Knowledge On New "Consumerism" Track, Gets Out Of Jail TODAY
• ENGAGED! Big Sean Pops The Question To Girlfriend Naya Rivera, Naya Shows Off Engagement Ring!
• MODEL FAB: Naomi Campbell TALKS Mentoring, Maturity And Racial Equality In Fashion With "Net-a-Porter" Magazine
• Beyonce Talks To MARIE CLAIRE Australia About Still Feeling "Nervous", Shows Pics Of Her Grandparents
• SPLITSVILLE! Rapper Big Boi's Wife Sherlita Patton Files For Divorce
• 3 FAB LOOKS: Kerry Washington Meets Her Mannequin Double In SAKS Window, Hits "The View" & "GMA"
• Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz + Jennifer Hudson Hit Premiere Of "The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister & Peete" + "Braxton Family Values" Sneak Peek

THIS JUST IN -- Baby North West's Adorable NEW Pic! Posted: 04 Oct 2013 08:52 AM PDT Kim Kardashian says she missed her 3-month-old baby girl North West while she jetted to Paris for several days of fashion shows and parties with her baby's daddy Kanye West.   So now that she's back in L.A. with little Nori, she decided to share a brand new baby pic with the world....   Look at those cheeks!  Nori is all daddy 'Ye in the cheeks and mama Kimmy in the eyes. Kim posted the above pic of the couple's baby girl all swaddled up, only the second they've shared with the public.  She said, "I missed waking up with this little [baby angel emoji]." Earlier this week, North's mama came home from Paris bearing gifts.  Lots of designers, from Wang to Pucci to everyone else, had gifted baby clothes to the couple who can more than afford it on their own.  But the payoff was the major publicity the designers received once Kim tweeted pics of the gifts to her umpteen million followers. They're getting Baby North started early on that barter business game....   Photo: Getty/Kim's IG

MORE PROOF? Kerry Washington Is SO Pregnant....And Still Hiding It Posted: 04 Oct 2013 07:37 AM PDT We were the first to call it last month when we suspected Kerry Washington is pregnant.  Between the secret (and seemingly quick) nuptials with an Idaho marriage license (can't make a marriage any more secret than making it official in IDAHO!) and a suspicious change in the type of dresses she wears...not to mention the plumper face and boobs....it seemed to us that our fave "Fixer" is expecting.   And yesterday, when Kerry showed up at the Apple Store in Soho, it became even more apparent.  Pics inside.... Are newlyweds Kerry Washington and Ezenwa Nnamdi Asomugha really expecting?  Well she's been on our Preggers Watch list for almost a month now.  Remember THIS, and THIS, and THIS?  The TV star continues to wear loose fitting dresses, distracting prints, and using props (yesterday it was her puppy!) to cover that telling baby belly. Yesterday, at an Apple Store appearance in Soho where she continued to promote the season 3 premiere of "Scandal", she rocked this coral dress that is perhaps the most telling: And this looks like more proof she's got a baby on the way. Who is this trying to cop a feel? Kerry's co-stars hit the stage with her to talk to fans about the upcoming season.  And those legs and arms stayed crossed. Later on, she rolled to the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart in this mixed print frock which, of course, draws attention away from the midsection: She even brought her doggie along.  Likely to use the big ass bag to cover up the side shots of her tummy. We're loving the idea of Kerry as a mom.  Once she confirms this pregnancy, she'll be the go-to-girl for fashionista mommies-to-be.  Fab! P.S.  How INSANE was last night's premiere?  Lawd.... Photos: Splash

Lauryn Hill Drops Societal Knowledge On New "Consumerism" Track, Gets Out Of Jail TODAY Posted: 04 Oct 2013 06:17 AM PDT Lauryn Hill is celebrating her release from jail with a brand new track about the perils of our society, as well as in this industry.  Check out L. Boogie dropping fast paced knowledge about systematic narcissism, capitalism, commercialism, consumerism and more....   From the first line, we were feelin' Ms. Hill Consumerism running through em like a tumor in em, agism, sexism, racism, chauvinism Capitalism runnin' through em like the rumor business, separatism, skepticism, mobbism, aestheticism.... She calls out the effects of egotism, television, satanism and more as she points out the fetishes and causes of bad decisions of society.  And she puts it how only Lauryn can.  Dee track, and we love every bit of it.  The reason for the release was stated on her Tumblr page: Consumerism is a track coming out on the eve of Ms. Hill's release. She wanted to get this music out while she was incarcerated, as it is a product of the space she was in while she was going through some of the challenges she has been faced with recently.   And Lauryn also posted her own description of what the song means to her.  The track is from a collection of tracks she's putting out called Letters From Exile. "Consumerism is part of some material I was trying to finish before I had to come in. We did our best to eek out a mix via verbal and emailed direction, thanks to the crew of surrogate ears on the other side. Letters From Exile is material written from a certain space, in a certain place. I felt the need to discuss the underlying socio-political, cultural paradigm as I saw it. I haven’t been able to watch the news too much recently, so I’m not hip on everything going on. But inspiration of this sort is a kind of news in and of itself, and often times contains an urgency that precedes what happens. I couldn’t imagine it not being relevant. Messages like these I imagine find their audience, or their audience finds them, like water seeking its level." Listen below and share your thoughts in the comments:   The track is now on iTunes. Lauryn will be free today after serving three months in federal prison for tax evasion.   Photo: Front Page Mag

ENGAGED! Big Sean Pops The Question To Girlfriend Naya Rivera, Naya Shows Off Engagement Ring! Posted: 04 Oct 2013 05:54 AM PDT Well isn't this...typical.  After dating for several months, 25-year-old rapper Big Sean is ready to wife up his girlfriend, "Glee" star Naya Rivera.  Deets on the couple's brand new engagement inside... Big Sean was with his hometown ex girlfriend for years before he broke up with her for 26-year-old TV star Naya Rivera.  He admitted his ex, Ashley, was rightfully pissed at first.  But she may be side eye-ing the hell out him today. Last night, Naya hit the red carpet at LATINA Magazine's Hollywood Hot List party and showed off her new FAT diamond engagement ring.  And her rep later confirmed the news to media that her boyfriend Sean "Big Sean" Anderson proposed.   Back in April, Big Sean nabbed her from "Glee" as something pretty & from the industry to rock on his arm at major events, they took a joint vacay together to Hawaii with their moms, then he helped her on her debut single "Sorry" since she wants a singing career now, they took risque pics together to give their couple status even more publicity, and now....the engagement. Sean told E! once that they originally met on Twitter, and he admitted during a radio interview that Naya was indeed the hottest girl he's ever been with.  He also gushed to E! about Naya saying, "Every morning I wake up, I look over at her and be like, 'I'm winning so hard.'" Neither have commented about the engagement on their respective social media outlets yet. We've seen this string of events happen many times before.  But hopefully these two are getting whatever it is they want and are happy as pie together. Best wishes!   Photos: Terry Richardson, Getty for LATINA

MODEL FAB: Naomi Campbell TALKS Mentoring, Maturity And Racial Equality In Fashion With "Net-a-Porter" Magazine Posted: 03 Oct 2013 02:53 PM PDT In the latest issue of "Net-a-Porter" Magazine, supermodel Naomi Campbell talks mentoring, maturity and fighting for racial equality in the fashion industry.  See her photoshoot inside.... In the latest issue of Net-a-Porter's EDIT shoppable magazine, supermodel Naomi Campbell reflects on her over the top  career and tells where she's headed with her tv empire ("The Face").  She's looking simply stunning in every pic.  Of course.   Here are the highlights:     On mentoring: “I want people to really understand what the world of modeling is about, and how hard we work. I like the mentoring aspect, as opposed to sitting in my chair and judging someone. It’s really rewarding to see the models transformed and it makes me feel like I’m doing something right.” On building relationships: “I LEARNED something from each photographer I WORKED with, their different styles and how they WANTED me to be On Nelson Mandela: “There will never be anyone like him again. When you meet him, you just get such a positive aura. It’s incredible.” On how she stays in shape: Since I had my operation on my knee [in 2012, after being reportedly mugged], Pilates has become very important. I don’t want to build muscle, just to tone. I’m not extreme about what I eat – I let chocolate and crisps come in at times. You have to allow the little things that make you happy. For ten days prior to the Versace show, I just drank juice – carrot, ginger, pineapple – to cleanse.” On racism in the industry: "I do think there is still racism. Joan Smalls and Jourdan Dunn and I speak with each other and, sometimes, I’m a little horrified with the things they tell me.”   See Naomi's shoot here..... And watch the BTS video below:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE63N02W7Eo&feature=c4-overview&list=UUZp...   Photos via Net-a-Porter

Beyonce Talks To MARIE CLAIRE Australia About Still Feeling "Nervous", Shows Pics Of Her Grandparents Posted: 03 Oct 2013 02:01 PM PDT Nope, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you.  The November 2013 cover of Marie Claire Australia repurposed the same photoshoot pic from Beyonce's March 2013 VOGUE UK cover.  Not unusual for international mags to do, but it is more blatant than usual.   Still, Bey told the Aussie version of MC about the nerves she still has and why baby Blue is her road dog inside.... While talking about juggling her world tour, being a new mom, handling the overwhelming attention (both good and bad), working on a new alum, performing at several major events in the last year and so on, Beyonce told Marie Claire Australia that she still is just human. Beyoncé admits she is still capable of anxiety—those feelings never go away. “I'm still completely nervous,” she says. “I still feel pressure.” And during their interview, Baby Blue Ivy started crying in the room next door.  And the mag says her priorities shifted from superstar to super mom instantly: She's about to go to sleep,” Beyoncé says, beaming. .... “She's my road dog,” Beyoncé says. “She's my homey, my best friend.”   The issue is available on stands and for download now.   Meanwhile, Bey revealed a couple pics of her late maternal grandparents, who died before she was born, Agnez Dereon & Lumis Beyince.   She and her mother, Tina Knowles, created their House of Dereon company with inspiration from Agnez.   By the way, Bey is chiming in about October's good cause and asked her IG followers this week to paint their pinkies pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.   Photos: Marie Claire Australia, Beyonce's IG

SPLITSVILLE! Rapper Big Boi's Wife Sherlita Patton Files For Divorce Posted: 03 Oct 2013 12:36 PM PDT   There's heartbreak in the A!  Sherlita Patton, the hot wife of rapper Antwaun "Big Boi" Patton, has just filed for divorce!  Deets inside... Another one bites the dust... On Wednesday, Mrs. Big Boi filed divorce papers in Fulton County Superior Court on her hip hop star husband.  No details have emerged as to why....yet...but the soon to be ex-Mrs. Patton is citing the celebrity usual, irreconcilable differences. Sherlita claims the marriage is irretrievably broken.  She wants alimony and an equitable division of marital property and assets, according tot he divorce papers seen by the AJC.  She also wants full custody and child support for their youngest daughter who is 12.  The couple also have an 18-year-old daughter together. The couple, who have been married for 11 years, are currently separated according to the divorce papers. Who knew?!    As for Big Boi: He posted this pic and many others last night showing he ain't got no worries.  He's trucking along on his Shoes For Running world tour which stopped in D.C. last night.   Photos: Big Boi's IG, ahmadshabazzinc.com

3 FAB LOOKS: Kerry Washington Meets Her Mannequin Double In SAKS Window, Hits "The View" & "GMA" Posted: 03 Oct 2013 11:37 AM PDT Kerry Washington is the belle of television this week as she was on full on promo mode for tonight's Season 3 premiere of "Scandal."  Check out her 3 latest looks inside from the SAKS window display to this morning on "The View"... "Scandal" is upon us.  So what better way to celebrate than celeb stalk the star and Best Dressed Woman In The World, Kerry Washington?  Kerry brought her blue printed cocktail dress and leopard pumps to "The View" this morning.  And like what she's been doing with all her purses lately, she covered her tummy area with her nude clutch. Y'all know we already have her on Preggers Watch thanks to her new thicker-than-usual (and we love it) look.  But time will tell. Kerry beamed when her new marriage was mentioned, and she talked about the work she's been doing as a new appointee to one of President Obama's creative arts committees. Even earlier this morning, Kerry rocked this soft pink sheath dress by Tory Burch complete with embellished diamonds and a pair of blue suede Louboutins.  Very Jackie O goes to lunch.  Plus, Kerry revealed on "GMA" that she wore the dress in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and her own mom is a breast cancer survivor! And yesterday, she popped up in the window of SAKS 5th Avenue as the luxe department store revealed their newest window display full of mannequins styled after the "Scandal" cast: Nice!   And as for this fluffier than usual gingham print blue dress Kerry....what are you hiding under there?   The Randomness: 1.  Shots have been fired at the US Capitol and a female suspect is involved in shots being fired on the outdoor property of the Capitol.  She was chased by Capitol Security.  She is reportedly dead and a secuirty officer is injured.  Capital went into lockdown, lockdown is now over.  No word if motive was actually related to anyone in relation to the Capitol.  She may be the same woman who attempted to ram the gate of the White House in her car minutes before.  STORY 2.  Mo'Nique is in talks with ABC to develop another talk show of her own.  STORY Photos: Splash

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz + Jennifer Hudson Hit Premiere Of "The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister & Peete" + "Braxton Family Values" Sneak Peek Posted: 03 Oct 2013 10:04 AM PDT Alicia Keys & Jennifer Hudson are on full out promo for their upcoming movie The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Peete.  And they hit the premiere last night in NYC.  Check out their stylish fall looks inside, plus the new "Braxton Family Values" sneak peek... It's time for the New York Film Festival.  Producer of the Inevitable film, Alicia, made a sexy black & white appearance last night at The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete' at Tribeca Grand Screening Room. Despite the 80 degree temps. the ladies kept the fall looks going for their big night: Alicia hit up the arrival with her equally stylish husband. And J-Hud kept it real L.A. with her look:    With dotted tights and boots and a flirty skirt & revealing mesh top, Jenny was all about cuteness last night. The movie opens October 11th.  Good luck to the ladies!   And now that "Tamar & Vince" are well underway with their new season on WeTV, all the sisters are returning as well with a new season of "Braxton Family Values."  And this is gonna get good. We finally get to see the drama play out with Traci and her alleged cheatin' ass husband, Tamar catching judgment from her sisters about her working mother life, and Trina and Gabe STILL on this back and forth about whether they are divorcing. Peep the preview below before it returns in November:      Photos: Splash/Getty

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