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• Rihanna Switches Up Her Hair & Treks It Around NYC
• SPOTTED: Halle Berry Emerges In Beverly Hills, Two Months After Delivering Baby Boy Maceo
• Tatyana Ali PARTIES In New York City With Sexy Model Rey Lopez, Announces New Album!
• More Pics, Videos & Details From The Totally Unexpected "Beyonce" Visual Album (Plus FULL "Drunk In Love" Vid)
• STOP THE PRESSES: Beyonce Just Dropped ENTIRE NEW VISUAL ALBUM On iTunes! "Beyonce"
• Kelly Rowland Doesn't Deny Engagement To Tim Witherspoon, Talks Being HAPPY & Ignoria Beyonce Comparisons
• Traci Braxton & Husband Kevin Join Celeb Couples For New Season Of "Marriage Bootcamp"
• VIDEOS: Tyler Perry's "Single Mom's Club" Trailer + Kevin Hart & Ice Cube Take Hilarious 40 Oz & Swisher Sweets Ride With Conan O'Brien
• DADDY AND ME: Jaime Foxx & Daughter Annalise HIT UP Santa Monica Pier For Martial Arts & Burgers!
• FULL CIRCLE MOMENTS: Tamar Braxton Confronts Her Bully's SON On Twitter + Queen Latifah Opens Up About Overcoming Alcoholism & Being Molested
• INSIDE STORY: Friends of Terrence Howard's NEW Wife, Mira Cristine Pak, Call Her Unpredictable + Say Wedding to Terrence Was "CRAZY"

Rihanna Switches Up Her Hair & Treks It Around NYC Posted: 13 Dec 2013 08:40 AM PST Rihanna has been trekking it around NYC this week taking some time off after her recently ended Diamonds World Tour.  And she showed off a new hairstyle late last night.  Check it inside... While bundled up in the extra frigid NYC, Rihanna showed off her new bangs and choppy & straight hair after just rocking the long and wavy look at dinner the other night.   She rocked her DKNY sweatshirt as she hit up a building near the HighLine.  And suffered a smack in the face...by a door! When a woman cut in between her and her bodyguard, and didn't hold the door open for Rihanna, it smacked her dead in her face.  Her reply: "THANK YOU ... BITCH." Gotta love her! By the way, Ri just reached her 13th #1 single with her feature on Eminem's "Monster".  Congrats!   Photos: Splash

SPOTTED: Halle Berry Emerges In Beverly Hills, Two Months After Delivering Baby Boy Maceo Posted: 13 Dec 2013 07:15 AM PST Two-month-old Maceo Martinez's mom Halle Berry has bounced back...and she's looking like she's getting back into her routine.  The 46-year-old mommy was spotted out in L.A. doing some shopping.   Check the pics inside... Halle & hubby Olivier Martinez have been on 24/7 kiddie duty these last couple months.  They have their hands full with a brand new baby boy and 5-year-old Nahla Aubrey. But Halle still looked great when she was finally spotted out and about yesterday doing her normal grocery shopping at Bristol Farms in West Hollywood.   Halle reprised her comic book heroine role of 'Storm' (and likely some scenes while pregnant) for X-Men: Days of Future Past.  The movie hits theaters May 23, 2014.   Photos: PCN

Tatyana Ali PARTIES In New York City With Sexy Model Rey Lopez, Announces New Album! Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:17 AM PST Actress Tatyana Ali was spotted keeping it cute in New York City last night with a hottie named Rey Lopez.  Find out where the pair partied and get the deets on Tatyana's latest career moves...   Tatyana Ali, who stars in "Young & The Restless" and the Lifetime Holiday film Dear Secret Santa, was spotted out and about in New York City last night braving the arctic temps of the city.  Tatyana and her "companion" (we see you chick....), male model Rey Lopez, were seen walking through SOHO before heading over to the ZINK Magazine Holiday party where they sipped cocktails with Dylan McDermott and Nigel Barker. Outside of her acting career, fab chick Tatyana made a big announcement yesterday for her longtime fans.  You may recall that she had a few hit singles back in the day ("Daydreamin", "Boy You Knock Me Out") and now she's returning to her love for music.  The former "Star Search" finalist has plans to release a new album of music in January! We'll keep you posted about album deets. In the meantime, you can catch Tatyana in Dear Secret Santa (with Jordin Sparks, Della Reese, and more) on Lifetime...y'all know it will come on 20 more times before the Holiday. Watch the trailer here:

More Pics, Videos & Details From The Totally Unexpected "Beyonce" Visual Album (Plus FULL "Drunk In Love" Vid) Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:39 AM PST Beyonce is on zero chill with the Friday the 13th surprises.  After dropping an entire new album with no warning, she's giving us total fabness with artwork and videos for every track.  And she's offering up plenty of details about her new project... Artists often complain about their singles being heard out of context as you aren't able to hear the entire album when a single traditionally drops.  But King Bey pulled off an unprecedented feat by releasing her Beyonce album as a cohesive body of work with every song and every video available all at once for one single purchase. And we're loving the overall grown, sexy & personal feel of the album. According to the press release: While not a concept album, the record is designed to be consumed as a comprehensive audio/visual piece from top to bottom. The antithesis of making singles, the visual album is a non-linear journey through the thoughts and visions of Beyoncé. Manufacturing of physical albums begins today and the double disc CD/DVD will be available at retail in time for the holidays. The "Drunk In Love" singer broke the rules and raised the bar by controlling how her music is heard.  And as a writer, producer and director on her project, she rounded up other genius-minded folks to help her create Beyonce. The list includes features, producers and artists like JAY Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Drake, The Dream, Sia, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Hit Boy, Detail, Hype Williams, Terry Richardson, Melina Matsoukas, and plenty more. The album took a year and a half to make and was recorded all over the world.  But the first recording went down summer 2012 in the Hamptons where everyone involved in the project got together to immerse themselves into her world and into her head. For the videos, some of which she co-directed, she preferred to work with a more care-free formula. She shot all the vids in secrecy during her MCCWTShot primarily during her successful “Mrs. Carter Show World Tour."  And she's taking us on a beach in Brazil, the streets of NYC, on the famed Cyclone Rollercoaster in Coney Island, downtown Los Angeles, a chateau in Paris, and a roller skating rink in Houston, Texas. More pics:   Werk!   And she's stepped it up with the videos as well.  Check out the artistic visuals for "Yonce", "XO", "Blue", "SuperPower", the full "Drunk In Love" video and more.     Check out the rest HERE. BONUS: The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour has been extended through March as Bey hits up Europe for a second time on February 20th. BONUS 2: It looks like Mrs. C has a new fragrance on the way, on top of the million other things she has going on.  This one is called Rise, and is a follow up to her Heat & Pulse fragrances.  No word on when it hits stores.     Beyonce Land's Twitter/Beyonce's Tumblr/Beyonce Legion Twitter

STOP THE PRESSES: Beyonce Just Dropped ENTIRE NEW VISUAL ALBUM On iTunes! "Beyonce" Posted: 12 Dec 2013 09:42 PM PST She told y'all to Keep Calm...Because Beyonce Drops ALBUMS.  And that she did.  At midnight, the Queen Bey solidified her crown by unexpectedly putting out her brand new "visual" album.  Get the deets inside... Bump a single...and forget all the usual promo antics.  Beyonce just dropped an entire ALBUM...with no warning. The Queen Bey surprised the world minutes ago by putting out a complete visual album, self titled as "Beyonce". It's compiled of 14 songs and 17 videos.  And she completed it all while touring the world with the Mrs. Carter Show.   Check out a 30 second preview of each song along with the artwork HERE on her website.   A few surprises: Baby Blue Ivy cops more writing credits as she appears on a track called "Blue" (and is the most exposed she's ever been in the accompanying video), Drake appears on a track called "Mine", and Frank Ocean appears on a song called "Super Power".  And, of course, she did a collabo called "Drunk In Love" with her hubby Jay-Z, that we told you about weeks ago.  The track "XO" also appears, and we had pics from the set of that video a few months ago. Beyonce said about the surprise album release: 'Stripped of gimmicks, teasers and marketing campaigns, this project is truly about art before hype.   I didn't want to release my musc the way I've done it.  I'm bored with that.  I feel like I'm able to speak directly to my fans."       Beyonce also gave us a mini doc video--with new words like "immersive"--explaining what all this is about. Since she "sees" music, she wants to offer up a multi-dimensional experience to her BeyHive and the masses: “I see music,” says Beyoncé about her unprecedented decision to create a visual album. “It’s more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music.” Hence, the 17 videos to accompany her 14 new songs. In the mini doc, we also see Blue Ivy's face, Bun B, she and Jay taking pics with fans on Miami Beach, and how Michael Jackson's "Thriller" inspired this entire project. Here's another video revealing the big surprise: Her sis Solange tweeted: The album is on iTunes NOW!  Click here to cop it! And for you conspiracy theorists, Beyonce technically dropped this album on Friday the 13th EST.  1+3=4...her favorite number.       Tonight was her 100th show on the MCSWT.  And she debuted a new opening costume in Louisville for the occasion. Bow.Down.     Photos: Beyonce's FB/Bey_Legion's Twitter

Kelly Rowland Doesn't Deny Engagement To Tim Witherspoon, Talks Being HAPPY & Ignoria Beyonce Comparisons Posted: 12 Dec 2013 02:51 PM PST Kelly Rowland appeared on "The Arsenio Hall Show" where she dodged engagement rumors and shared an "aha" moment about finding her "own path".  Watch the clips inside... "X-Factor" judge Kelly Rowland appear on  "The Arsenio Hall Show" this week.  During their chat, Kelly gushed about rumored fiance Tim Witherspoon.  While referring to Tim as her "best friend", Kelly dodged questions about an engagement saying, "I'm Private".  But she revealed, "I'll tell you this.  I love black love."  And she went on to talk about how happy she is.  We can tell Kel! Kelly also discussed her "Dirty Laundry" record, telling Arsenio that she struggled with being compared to Beyonce.  She added that the struggle led to an "aha" where she realized that everyone has their "own path" and she's very happy with the path she's on.     Kelly talking engagement rumors: Kelly talks Beyonce comparisons and having her own "path": Kelly give advice to her younger self:

Traci Braxton & Husband Kevin Join Celeb Couples For New Season Of "Marriage Bootcamp" Posted: 12 Dec 2013 02:14 PM PST Well this is a surprise.  After the (concocted?) drama appeared on "Braxton Family Values" involving Traci Braxton and her husband Kevin Surratt and an alleged baby he may/may not have had outside their marriage, the drama will continue on a new show.   Deets on Traci & Kevin joining other celeb couples for "Marriage Boot Camp" inside... After the first season of "Marriage Bootcamp" on WeTV featured past "Bridezillas" stars and their husbands, this next season will feature celebrity couples. Traci Braxton and her husband of 20 years, Kevin, are bringing their cheating drama to the show.   And they are joining reformed "Bad Girls Club" star Tanisha Thomas and her new hubby Clive. Two other celeb couples haven't yet exchanged vows, but they're engaged: Jennifer "J Woww" Farley and her fiance Roger (from "Snooki & J Woww"/"Jersey Shore") and Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley (from "Real Housewives of OC"). And the other married couple is the vert first "Bachelorette", Trista Sutter and her husband Ryan. Boot Camp director Jim Carroll revealed: “Tanisha and Clive struggled throughout the entire boot camp both individually and as a couple. Marriage Boot Camp was their last ditch effort to see if there was any life left in the marriage." And he also revealed: “Traci and Kevin have huge hurdles to overcome.  They’ve made every mistake you can make, and infidelity would be poisonous to a marriage.” If this season is anything like last season's drama between the couples and amongst the castmates, we're totally here for it.  The new season kicks off summer 2014.   Photo: InStyle

VIDEOS: Tyler Perry's "Single Mom's Club" Trailer + Kevin Hart & Ice Cube Take Hilarious 40 Oz & Swisher Sweets Ride With Conan O'Brien Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:57 PM PST The first trailer for Tyler Perry's upcoming Single Mom's Club movie is here.  Check it out inside, plus a hilarious video that shows what happens when Kevin Hart, Conan O'Brien and Ice Cube all spend the day riding around L.A. together... Nia Long stars alongside her oldest real life son, Massai, in the upcoming film Single Mom's Club.  And we're actually excited to see it.  Also starring actresses Amy Smart, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cocoa Brown and Zulay Henao, the movie is about "...A group of single moms brought together in the aftermath of an incident at their children's school." The men in their lives (or no in their lives) are played by Tyler Perry himself, Eddie Cibrian, William Levy and Terry Crews.  And the laughs and drama ensue once all the ladies bond together in their trials and tribulations of single motherhood.  Check out the very first trailer below: It hits theaters March 14th, 2014.     And to promote their upcoming flick Ride Along (January 17th), Kevin Hart & Ice Cube spend a day ridin' around and gettin' it in L.A. with talk show host Conan O'Brien.  When they use Lyft car service (similar to Uber), hilarity ensues for about 9 and a half minutes.  Check out the trio hitting up Wendy's, grabbing 40's and swisher sweets, and talking about inappropriate ish with a total stranger. Hilar! The Randomness: 1.  George Zimmerman will not be prosecuted for domestic abuse.  Of course not.  STORY

DADDY AND ME: Jaime Foxx & Daughter Annalise HIT UP Santa Monica Pier For Martial Arts & Burgers! Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:03 PM PST Jaime Foxx and his adorable 4-year-old daughter, Annalise Bishop, were spotted at the Santa Monica Pier yesterday.  See pics of the doting dad inside and get the latest on his latest flim, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. How cute! Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was seen carrying his cutsey 4-year-old Annalise around Santa Monica Pier yesterday.  After baby girl's martial arts class, she and daddy played a game of air hockey and grabbed a meal at Pier Burger. Jamie recently wrapped production on ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2” where he plays the super villain Electro. A few months ago, we got our first look at Jamie's super scary costume when he was spotted filming in Times Square.  Fans can watch Jamie's "Electro" challenge Spiderman when the film hits theaters on May 2, 2014.  And he's also currently filming the new Annie remake with Camron Diaz and Quvenzhane Wallis.   Photos via PCN

FULL CIRCLE MOMENTS: Tamar Braxton Confronts Her Bully's SON On Twitter + Queen Latifah Opens Up About Overcoming Alcoholism & Being Molested Posted: 12 Dec 2013 10:54 AM PST The drama continues for Tamar Braxton.  We've heard her high school horror stories, but now one has come back to haunt her.  Check out how she confronted a past bully's SON on twitter, plus Queen Latifah opening up about being molested as a child... Remember when Tamar Braxton would talk about being bullied in high school?  She revealed on her show "Tamar & Vince" that she was never liked in high school, was constantly made fun of, and was often bullied.  And it contributed to a low self esteem. So when one of those bullies from high school resurfaced on Twitter last night, well, the SON of one of those bullies, ish got real.   The person said: And Tamar responded (Read from bottom up)   Wow.  Why this guy is so proud of what happened back in the day is beyond us.  But he claims his mother is now a doctor at University of Maryland Hospital. He kept poking at Tamar saying:   And this: Totally unnecessary.  But nice way of handling this Tay-Tay.     And in other full-circle news, Queen Latifah is revealing how being molested as a small child by a babysitter and other tragedies led to alcoholism.  She survived it and is offering up her story so maybe others can too.  In the latest issue of Good Housekeeping, where the talk show host is looking Holiday glam on the cover, Latifah opened up about her journey of getting to where she is. "There's probably no reason I should be here as an African-American girl from Newark," Latifah says. "And for a lot of the things I've wanted to do in life, I haven't looked typical," she adds, referring to Hollywood's beauty standards. While other aspiring actresses might have compromised themselves to win a role, Latifah has famously declared, "I was not born a size 2. I'm not skinny, period. I'm not willing to sleep with the director or step on somebody else's neck to get the job."   She said about deciding to get therapy thanks to the urging of her friend Jada Pinkett Smith: We ignore our feelings a lot, I realize. Many of us have to…until they really bite us in the butt. What set me free was looking at it from a different perspective, I was 5, manipulated and afraid. You have to say something. The power of those who perpetrate the abuse is your fear and your shame…and that’s unacceptable. On her brother's death: My life was rocked to the core…I felt guilty, because I was angry at God. ‘Lance was not there for me to share it with, And I was thinking, Well, I don’t need this. I’d rather have my brother back.’   On her past drinking problem: Drinking a bunch of alcohol, numbing myself. Every day I would be faded, like a painting that’s just not vibrant, whose edges are dull, I wasn’t living my full life.   On how she got through it all: I was continuously praying, I realized that wasn’t helping me or my brother. I learned that God was going to provide comfort; I know He is always listening and guiding…I got this little message in my head that I feel was from God. It was as clear as day, like a voice that said to me, ‘Dana, don’t let it all go, because you’re gonna get through this.’ Nobody is perfect. I know that I’m not a saint, but God’s love is there for me. I know that I need help to make it through every day, so I pray to God to help me do the best I can, to lift me up when I am tired and help me develop into the person He wants me to be…I am always surrounded by His love, and He is always there. The issue of Good Housekeeping is on stands now.  Read the full interview HERE.   Photos: Tamar's IG/Good Housekeeping

INSIDE STORY: Friends of Terrence Howard's NEW Wife, Mira Cristine Pak, Call Her Unpredictable + Say Wedding to Terrence Was "CRAZY" Posted: 12 Dec 2013 10:30 AM PST Friends of Mira Christine Pak, the new wife of Terrence Howard, say she's unpredictable and they think marrying Terrence after one month was "Crazy!" More deets on Mira inside.... A few weeks ago, we told you about Terrence Howard's surprise marriage to Mira Christine Pak (his girlfriend of one month) and now we're learning more and more about his new wife.  Now that fans are getting used to the idea of Terrence being married again (for the fourth time), her friends are spilling the deets on her personal life (see pics of the couple at the 2nd annual Unforgettable Gala here). Who is Mira exactly?  Friends of the new Mrs. Howard describe the 36-year-old restaurant owner as unpredictable. One staff member at her Shabu Shabu bar in Santa Ana told the DailyMailOnline, 'Mira does what she pleases, we never know when we're going to see her."    In fact, employees didn't know their boss had been dating the Oscar-nominee and were further shocked by the news of the nuptials!  The bar staff got the news from a secondary source because Mira hasn't been around since Terrence put a ring on it!  One source told the publication: 'It's all a bit crazy this thing with Terrence. We didn't have a clue that she was even dating him, then we all heard that she'd married him, and now we don't know where she is." Mira, who's been on a few red carpets with Terrence recently, is a self-described "aspiring perfectionist" and former NYU student. She also worked as a model in her past. On her Google profile, she says her motto is 'Work hard and play hard...I'll sleep when I'm x_x'. Well....If Mira is into the "crazy" and "unpredictable", she has her hands full with her new hubby! Between the verbal and physical abuse we've seen the ex wives and girlfriends deal with, we're gonna suggest Mira fasten her seatbelt and wear a helmet.   Photo via Getty

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