The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• LAST MINUTE SHOPPING: Matt Kemp, Jaden Smith & E.J. Johnson Spotted Spending Cash In L.A.
• Beyonce Hosts "Beyonce" Director's Screening In NYC, Does Q&A, SLAYS In Tom Ford
• ENGAGED! Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Make It Official! (Check Out The Rock!)
• NEW LOOKS: Angela Simmons Gets Braided Up In Nigeria + Janelle Monae Rocks A Cute Onesie
• K-I-S-S-I-N-G: Drake & Zoe Kravitz BOO'D UP At Beyonce's Concert...And On His Bus AGAIN
• IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Malinda Williams Gets Flirty For ROLLING OUT
• IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN: Mariah Hits Aspen With Her Snow Bunnies Roc & Roe

LAST MINUTE SHOPPING: Matt Kemp, Jaden Smith & E.J. Johnson Spotted Spending Cash In L.A. Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:37 AM PST MLBer Matt Kemp was spotted getting in some last minute Christmas shopping this weekend in L.A.  And Jaden Smith & E.J. Johnson were also spotted copping some last minute gifts.  Check the pics inside....   Christmas is almost here....and celebs like Matt Kemp & Jaden Smith took advantage of the last shopping weekend before the big day.  And we spy a Chanel shopping bag in Matt's hands....something for his Chanel loving rumored new boo Khloe Kardashian?  Hmmm... He's a cutie though. And Jaden Smith took a ride to West Hollywood to shop it up: He was spotted smiling and laughing and taking pics with fans and friends.  He lunched at Fred Segal in West Hollywood before copping a few gifts. And fashionista E.J. Johnson (Magic Johnson's son) was also spotted hitting the stores at The Grove: That man's face over on the right...Ha! We can only imagine what the Celine-loving new "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" reality star was copping for sticking stuffers....   Photos: Splash

Beyonce Hosts "Beyonce" Director's Screening In NYC, Does Q&A, SLAYS In Tom Ford Posted: 22 Dec 2013 01:00 AM PST Beyzus!  Beyonce Knowles showed the world that her post baby bod can be better than pre-baby as she rocked a head to toe super sexy Tom Ford look Saturday night in NYC.   Check it inside, plus what she told the crowd about the meaning behind her erotic & intimate self titled new album... Beyonce jacked this look straight off the  Tom Ford runway, and rocked it more than well last night at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in Manhattan Saturday. Bey was on hand to explain the meaning behind the new Beyonce visual album, why she chose the extra grown direction, and more.  She explained that all her alter egos--Yonce, Sasha Fierce and whoever else--are now merged into one being.  And while there's no more alter egos, there's plenty to take away from the many sounds and faces and moods of Bey on her newest album. She even discussed why she's choosing to show more about herself now.  And it's all because she stopped looking at herself as someone's child, and as a woman who has every right to flex all sides of her multifaceted self. *Snaps*   And as Bey had masked women handing out popcorn and snacks to the media on hand, she talked about everything from getting away from her "boring" factor to being scared sh*tless about her surprise iTunes release. On her fear of releasing "Beyonce" as a surprise "I just got off the stage, I had a glass of wine and my cousin Angie was like, 'Are you alright?' because I was talking to myself and I was terrified.  I was so scared. I had already gone through all the horrible ways it could go in my mind... I saw it live on iTunes and I waited for the first comment. Then I woke up the next morning and... [breaks into dance]." "We went through everything to keep it sacred and a surprise," the singer said. "Because there's joy in that and it's missing, and that's something I was able to experience as a kid." On the project being an exercise in opening up as a woman "It's amazing how motherhood changes you.  I took all the things about myself that I wanted to change and put it in my music.  More than the music, I'm proud of myself as a woman.  It's about loving your imperfections and the things that make you interesting, because I refuse to let anyone put me in a box." On why she forfeited a bit of her privace for this album [Choking back tears] "I have always been very generous, I have been generous on stage and take my pain and joy into my performance.  But I'm private... I think it just took me not being anyone's child. Once I had a child, I broke down that fourth wall. I feel liberated, and I feel like I can give my heart to people." More pics: The newly vegan (for 22 days total) chick showed of her leaner bu still curvy and hot side. Hotness.  By the way, Fuse network will be airing all 17 videos in their entirety on December 23rd at 8p EST. Check out a little video footage of Bey on stage answering questions:   Photos: Wireimage/TyTryOne's IG

ENGAGED! Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Make It Official! (Check Out The Rock!) Posted: 21 Dec 2013 06:44 PM PST Look who just nabbed her second rock of the year. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade just made it official. The Heat baller proposed...and now they're engaged! Check out Gabby's major rock inside....   Miami Heat baller Dwayne Wade just made long time girlfriend Gabby Union a Miami Heat wife (to be). The twosome revealed via their social networks that they're officially engaged! Gabby tweeted her new engagement ring saying, "Sooooo this happened... #Yessss" And Dwyane posted the same pic saying, "She said YES!!! @itsgabrielleu". The twosome shared a super sweet embrace after the proposal.  And their jeweler, Jason of Beverly Hills, gave an even closer look at the ring Dwyane designed through them. A few months ago, D-Wade gifted Gabby with a championship ring of her own as the players gift their wives, girlfriends and moms usually when they win their own rings. Looks like we'll have another Heat wedding soon. Congrats to Gabby and Dwyane!   Photos: Dwyane's IG/Jason of BH's IG

NEW LOOKS: Angela Simmons Gets Braided Up In Nigeria + Janelle Monae Rocks A Cute Onesie Posted: 21 Dec 2013 01:15 PM PST Angela Simmons has brought her fashionable talents over to Lagos, Nigeria.  Check out her braided up look & hot looks inside, plus Janelle Monae switches it up into a cute and comfy onesie. While in Lagos to host the Music Meets Runway event, Angela Simmons has been rocking a few super cute looks for the trip.  And we're loving her dress and braided up-do (she first debuted her braids on Thanksgiving). She been hitting up other places to take in the culture, and snapped pics along the way:     And as for what she wore for her hosting gig: Looks like this was one of the options. Cute as usual.   And Janelle Monae has once again stepped out of her black & white performance uniform to rock this super cute onesie as she chilled out with friends for some Holiday fun: Loves it!  Janelle will be headlining for the big "Peach Drop" in Atlanta for the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration.   Photos: Angela's IG/Janelle's IG

K-I-S-S-I-N-G: Drake & Zoe Kravitz BOO'D UP At Beyonce's Concert...And On His Bus AGAIN Posted: 21 Dec 2013 12:39 PM PST Are Drake and Zoe Kravitz Drunk In Love...or drunk in lust?  Whatever it is, they've been spotted once again extra boo'd up in the VIP section of Beyonce's recent concert in Brooklyn.  And they took the flirty action back to Drake's tour bus...again!   Pics inside... Last Thursday at the Barclays Center, Drake was spotted in the VIP section alongside Madonna, her daughter Lourdes, J.Cole....and Drake's his rumored new boo Zoe Kravitz! After pics of them surfaced a month ago of Zoe aboard his tour bus...tongues started wagging about what could be up between the two of them.  Drake professed his crush on her a few years ago in interviews..and it looks like he's finally getting exactly what he wanted. As the twosome listened to Bey belt out her love songs, they were spotted kissing and hugging in front of their friends.  And no one seemed to be shocked.  Which makes us believe this isn't the first time... Well.... They do make a pretty cute couple.  And Drake seems like the type to fall mad hard for a chick after date .5 while Zoe seems unfazed, yet all kinds of fun. After they took in the Queen Bey, the twosome headed back to Drake's tour bus (he just wrapped his Would You Like A Tour?) and snapped a few pics for IG: Drake double teamed Zoe in this pic. And Zoe posted one of her own. We're keeping our eye on these two...   Photos: Splash

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Malinda Williams Gets Flirty For ROLLING OUT Posted: 21 Dec 2013 10:23 AM PST Malinda Williams is the epitome of cuteness.  And she puts it on full display on the latest cover and spread for ROLLING OUT magazine.  Check the pics and what she had to say about her secrets to aging flawlessly inside.... She stars in (and produced) UpTV's new Christmas movie Marry Me For Christmas.  And the 38-year-old hasn't aged a day since her Soul Food days. Malinda William sis Rolling Out's new cover subject.  And she talked about how she still looks so fab: "I am blessed with good genes and don't have to work out all the time. I have a grandfather who is 103 years old and still is walking on his own. We have good genes and we grilled my grandfather on what he eats [to stay so healthy]." And about the tv movie, she said: "I am excited about the movie. It's the first time I am a producer. I am the executive producer along with Swirl Films. We shot this movie in eight days and if you ever been on a movie set, that's a huge undertaking, she says." More pics below: So cute.  Malinda has 1 some from her previous marriage to Mekhi Phifer and split from ex-husband D-Nice after a year of marriage.  And the fab mommy is still on her grind.  Loves it.   Photos: Rolling Out

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN: Mariah Hits Aspen With Her Snow Bunnies Roc & Roe Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:39 AM PST It's that time of the year again...when Mariah hits Aspen, Colorado for a luxe & snowy annual Holiday vacay with her fam.  Check out the pics inside of Roc, Roe & Mrs. Carey-Cannon.... Let the cuteness ensue!  Mariah is in snowy Aspen, in fuzzy heeled boots and a white coat like only she can, walking around with her umbrella carriers.  She was headed to do some last minute Christmas shopping, likely at her mom's jewelry store, and was balancing it all while carrying Ms. Monroe in her arms.   Awwww, Roe and her little pink puffy Ralph Lauren boots and matching Ralph Lauren outfit.  Roc is looking like a cutie as well. Mariah's been working hard on her upcoming The Art of Letting Go album.  So now it's time to chill out for the Holiday.  Cute! EXTRAS: 1.  According to Gangsta Boo, Three Six Mafia member Lord Infamous has passed away.   STORY   Photos: PCN

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