The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• REPORT: Terrence Howard SECRETLY MARRIED His Girlfriend Of One Month?!
• MODELICIOUS: Joan Smalls Rocks Her FIRST American ELLE Cover In GIVENCHY
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOV: Jay Z Celebrates His 44th B-Day SHOPPING At Barneys With Beyonce, Embraces A New VEGAN Diet
• HOLIDAY FAB: Mariah, Toni Braxton & Babyface Pre-Tape Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Performance
• Beyonce Flaunts Her BANGIN' BIKINI BODY On Jamaican Vacay With Solange + Daddy Knowles STILL Called A Deadbeat
• PARTIES: Sevyn Streeter GETS KISSES From Tristan “Mack” Wilds At EP Release Party + B.o.B., Joe Budden & More
• INTERVIEWS: Ashanti Pops Back About Irv Gotti Calling Her DISLOYAL, Says She & Nelly "SCARRED EACH OTHER"
• MODELICIOUS: Rocsi Diaz Gets Fab For MARCIANO Holiday Campaign
• TWO-TIMES A MOM: Kim Fields Welcomes Baby Boy Quincy Xavier!
• MUSIC: Prince Set To HEADLINE 2014 ESSENCE Music Fest + Drake PREVIEWS New Aaliyah Collaboration
• GRAND OPENING: Savannah James Opens THE JUICE SPOT + LeBron, Gabby Union & More Support
• Vin Diesel PAYS RESPECTS To Paul Walker Over Police Loudspeaker, Michelle Rodriguez "Opens Her Heart" In Honor
• OH: Kanye West CURSES Out Sound Technician And Abruptly EXITS The Stage In Tampa, Kim Is DETHRONED By Beyonce As "Most Searched"

REPORT: Terrence Howard SECRETLY MARRIED His Girlfriend Of One Month?! Posted: 04 Dec 2013 08:51 AM PST Sources close to Best Man Holiday star Terrence Howard are reporting that he recently wed his Canadian girlfriend of one month!  Story inside.... Terrence Howard is a married man once again.....at least that's what his friends are reporting.  According to Radar Online, Terrence (who's currently filming Macbeth with Sanaa Lathan and Evan Ross), has very quietly moved onto his FOURTH wife.  The under-the-radar marriage was confirmed by friends who say Terrence wifed up Canadian girlfriend Miranda, who he's known for all of 30 days!  Suspicions were first raised when Terrence and Miranda walked the red carpet at Best Man Holiday wearing matching wedding bands (see Miranda's pic here).  And in a few Best Man Holiday interviews, we heard Terrence oddly referencing his "wife".  Now.....if marrying someone you've known for less than a month sounds messy, Terrence's friends weren't surprised.  One told Radar, “It’s another one of his outlandish moves… he only knew and/or dated her for about a month!”  The friend also said Terrence called up wife #3 he's been having all those domestic violence issues with, Michelle Ghent, to taunt her about his new wife! SMH.....we'd like to wish Miranda good luck on her marriage.  We'd also invite her to do quick tour of TheYBF.com so she knows exactly what she just signed up for.  She's the fourth wife, a stepmother to three kids and is now legally tied to a man who's third wife put out a restraining order and claimed her kicked her, gave her a black eye and threatened to kill her.  Miranda.....you (may be) in danger girl.      Photos via Getty

MODELICIOUS: Joan Smalls Rocks Her FIRST American ELLE Cover In GIVENCHY Posted: 04 Dec 2013 08:03 AM PST For its January 2014 issue, ELLE magazine is pulling out all the supermodel stops.  Joan Smalls is dripping in gold Givenchy for the cover, and it's her first American ELLE cover to boot.   Check out the spread inside, plus what Joan has to say about designers and their excuses for the lack of diversity on the runways...   How absolutely stunning is this chick?!  25-year-old Puerto Rican beauty Joan Smalls is the January 2014 ELLE cover girl.  And she's showing why supermodels have indeed made a major comeback. For her first American ELLE cover, the Victoria's Secret model was shot by Michael Thompson and sexes up the pages of the fashion mag effortlessly.  And she's talking about everything from fashion's lack of diversity, how her career started, and becoming an actress. On the fashion industry’s lack of diversity: "People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, ‘Well, it’s just that designer’s aesthetic.’ But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single model outside a certain skin color…? There are people in the industry who are advocates, who support diversity. And there are people who do not. I don’t get it. Beauty is universal. These doors have to open.” How her modeling career started: "I came to New York with a dream. I came to do what I saw girls doing in campaigns, in editorials—great things, challenging things." Her motivations to eventually get into acting: "I want to be clear that I don't want to act just because it's the typical move for a model. My desire comes from a place of wanting to entertain people on a different level." Estée Lauder's Richard Ferretti on Smalls: “The word supermodel is overused, but if there is any woman of our generation who deserves the title, it’s Joan. She has the perfect face.” Check out the hot designer breakdown of everything Joan wore for the shoot over at ELLE.   And don't forget to check out what Joan does best when he Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs December 10th on CBS.   Photos: ELLE/Getty

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOV: Jay Z Celebrates His 44th B-Day SHOPPING At Barneys With Beyonce, Embraces A New VEGAN Diet Posted: 04 Dec 2013 07:18 AM PST Hip Hop vet Jay Z celebrates his 44th birthday today.  Find out what new lifestyle change he and Beyonce are embracing during his next phase of life inside.... Jay Z (shown above with Beyonce during a shopping trip to Barneys in Bevery Hills yesterday) turns 44 today, and he announced on his Life + Times site that he'll be spending the next 22 days embracing a plant-diet in celebration of the next phase of his life.  We all know "4" is he and Beyonce's fave number for SEVERAL reasons, so this year extra significant. Psychologists have said it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. On the 22nd day, you’ve found the way. On December 3rd, one day before my 44th birthday I will embark on a 22 Days challenge to go completely vegan, or as I prefer to call it, plant-based!! This all began a few months back when a good friend and vegan challenged me to embrace a “plant-based breakfast” everyday. It was surprisingly easier on me than I thought… Why now? There’s something spiritual to me about it being my 44th birthday and the serendipity behind the number of days in this challenge; 22 (2+2=4) coupled with the fact that the challenge ends on Christmas day…It just feels right! So you can call it a spiritual and physical cleanse. I will post my progress… Any professional vegans out there that have any great food spots please help out! Please ha. I don’t know what happens after Christmas. A semi-vegan, a full plant-based diet? Or just a spiritual and physical challenge? We’ll see… Best of luck and health! P.S. B is also joining me. Her bod is already in tip top shape, so it'll be interesting to see how Mrs. C pulls off this diet: The gorgeous gal rocked her fave Alaia booties, cheetah socks and leather short shorts for the shopping trip. Happy birthday Hov and good luck on your journey.  We're sure Bey is going to miss that Popeye's Chicken she so loves! Check out the birthday gallery below.   Photos: WENN.COM WATCH THE THRONE....It's Jay-Z's 44th Birthday!

HOLIDAY FAB: Mariah, Toni Braxton & Babyface Pre-Tape Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Performance Posted: 04 Dec 2013 06:46 AM PST It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....and Mariah Carey looked like a wrapped Christmas present at the taping of the 2013 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Check out her performance pics inside along with Babyface & Toni Braxton... Mariah pre-recorded her Holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" last night in Rockefeller Center for the annual tree lighting.  And this time, the dancing elves and choir were assisted by Debbie Allen, who choreographed the children's dance number. MiMi belted out Christmas songs in front of a big crowd and a 76-foot Norway Spruce Tree which will be lit tonight during the live show:   Feels like she wears this same Mrs. Clause style dress every year.  But that's why we love her... She also changed up into this white & silver curve hugging gown for another performance: Pretty. Babyface & Toni Braxton also looked fab pre-taping their Christmas duet.  Tonight (Wednesday), the rest of the show will air live on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.  The 75-year-old 76-foot Norway Spruce tree will be illuminated by 45,000 multi-colored LED lights and topped with a 9 ½-foot-wide Swarovski star. Mary J. Blige, Leona Lewis and more are also set to perform.   The Randomness: 1.  Chris Brown is getting sued for $3 mill by Frank Ocean's cousin over that studio scuffle from several months ago.  STORY ‏ Photos: @Lamb4Lyfe327's Twitter/Marih's IG/Splash

Beyonce Flaunts Her BANGIN' BIKINI BODY On Jamaican Vacay With Solange + Daddy Knowles STILL Called A Deadbeat Posted: 04 Dec 2013 05:49 AM PST Mathew Knowles is still being dragged by his baby mama Alexsandra Wright for being a deadbeat.  But, it seems his other kids Beyonce & Solange Knowles couldn't care less.  They've been frolicking around Jamaica on vacay in between the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour stops.   Pics and deets inside... Sisters Beyonce & Solange cooled their heels recently with some QT in Jamaica.  All while their father, Mathew Knowles (who they seem to not be as close to since he and MaMa Tina divorced), is being dragged for being an alleged deadbeat dad. Alexsandra Wright, the woman Mathew stepped out on Tina Knowles with and got pregnant, claims he missed two $12K monthly payments for their 3-year-old son, Nixon.  The two have been in and out of court for paternity & child support battles for well over a year.  Alexsandra even claims Mathew fired off a threatening letter to her saying there's a "price to pay" for hurting his family. But this latest court battle is over money...again. Alexsandra claims she's had to pull her son from school because she has no cash to afford it. Meanwhile: Solo posted her pics last month from a hot Caribbean adventure....now Bey just revealed hers.  And possibly, the twosome (along with cousin Angie) was getting away from their daddy's drama and their busy everyday lives: Mrs. C showed off her tight and toned body while relaxing with her fam and friends on the beautiful island.  And showed off her tree climbing skills:       Gorge. Fun times! BONUS: Now that the MCSWT has returned to North America, Bey rolled through L.A. last night and ran into Jessica ALba backstage:   Photos: Beyonce's Tumblr/Jessica's IG

PARTIES: Sevyn Streeter GETS KISSES From Tristan “Mack” Wilds At EP Release Party + B.o.B., Joe Budden & More Posted: 03 Dec 2013 05:08 PM PST Seyvyn Street celebrated the release of her highly anticipated EP "Call Me Crazy, But..." with a room of celebrity guests and some very special attention from fellow crooner Tristan "Mack" Wilds.  See party pics inside.... Last night, Chris Brown's artist Sevyn Streeter celebrated the release of her new EP “Call Me Crazy, But…” at Mister H in NY. The party was presented by Hennessy V.S. and was crowded with a room full of people celebrating Sevyn successful year. The EP is currrently #1 on the iTunes R&B/Soul Top Albums Chart and in the Top 10 on the overall albums chart. Also, her song “It Won’t Stop” is #1 on the iTunes R&B/Soul Top Singles chart.  So it looks like she's making a name for herself... Singer/actor Tristan "Mack" Wilds was spotted giving Sevyn a few congratulatory kisses...and looking quite smitten!  Now that we've seen Tristan star as the leading man in TWO of Sevyn's videos ("nExt" and "B.A.N.S."), we're keeping out eye on these two's couple status.... Music industry exec and philanthropist Kevin Liles came out to salute Sevyn.   B.o.B. posed for party pics. "L&HH" rapper Joe Budden partied with Sevyn. Actress and "Notorius" star Antonique Smith smiled for the cameras. Power 105 radio personality Angela Yee posed it up in her animal print leggings.  Cute hat!   Producer Mario Winans posed with Sevyn.     Alicia Key's younger brother, Cole Cook, was there.   Congrats Sevyn!   Photos via Johnny Nunez, Danielle Sheridan, Shareif Z.

INTERVIEWS: Ashanti Pops Back About Irv Gotti Calling Her DISLOYAL, Says She & Nelly "SCARRED EACH OTHER" Posted: 03 Dec 2013 01:27 PM PST While promoting her new Lifetime holiday film "Christmas In The City", Ashanti stopped by Hot 97 where she shared HER version of the breakup with Murder Inc and where she stands with Nelly.  Watch the video inside.... On Dec. 7th at 8 p.m., singer Ashanti will appear in LIFETIME's holiday film "Christmas In The City".  So she stopped by Hot 97's Morning Show this week to promote the new project.  During her chat, she addressed comments Irv Gotti made to The Breakfast Club where he said she was "disloyal" to Murder Inc and also shared  that both she and Nelly were "hurt" by their split.  Yes, we're shocked she even acknowledged they had something to "split" from.  Here are the highlights: On where she stands with Nelly and dealing with "hurt": Nelly and I are in the space where I’m kinda like focusing on my career. He’s focusing on what he’s doing. There’s a lot things that happened this year. A lot of things went public more than other things have gone public, you know what I’m saying? And, um I kinda just have to do me. We’re in that space right now. There were things that were said and there were things that were done that probably shouldn’t of been said or done. You know, when people are around each other for a long time…there are feelings and there are things there…people get hurt. Men handle hurt differently than women handle hurt.....We’ve definitely scarred each other in a sense to say. On loyalty and not having any "beef" with Irv: There’s no beef, there’s definitely no beef. But....I feel like Irv kinda paints a picture of what happened with me and Murder Inc very one sided. I hear him talk about, ‘Oh she’s disloyal, and oh she didn’t throw up the M’s, oh she didn’t do this and that’ and I feel like it’s time to kinda set the record straight on what it really is….I’m a Libra, I’m a very loyal person. You know anybody with any sense of logic could see that I rode out. I rode to wheels fell off..... Everyone was going through their own personal stress. But, again for someone to say that I’m disloyal, that’s not what I’m going for. And for you to think that I’m hurt. I’m not hurt because I got over it. This was how many years ago…. It definitely hurt then, now I’m ok. But that last time I saw Irv doing the interview, I’m like come on son don’t sit up here talking about I’m disloyal…like don’t do it. I’m going to always have love for Irv regardless of what happens, you know what I’m saying. We had some of the most amazing times of our lives.   Listen to the interview here:     Photos via Hot 97 Instagram

MODELICIOUS: Rocsi Diaz Gets Fab For MARCIANO Holiday Campaign Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:34 PM PST To celebrate the holiday season, Marciano (the clothing brand that also encompasses GUESS) has partnered up with fab chick & former "106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz.  Check out her new modeling gig inside... Now that she's the host of "Entertainment Tonight", Rocsi's been doing big things on tv, red carpets, and print.  Recently, Rocsi shot Marciano's brand new Holiday campaign at the London Hotel in West Hollywood wearing some of Marciano’s standout pieces from the Holiday 2013 collection. The Honduran-born, New Orleans grown radio/tv host is channeling Hollywood glamour and rocking key items from the collection in shades of burgundy, black, teal and electric blue. Check out the first fab pics from the campaign below:   Nice!  Check out her behind the scenes action below:   Somebody's come a long way since doing her daily video countdowns on BET....

TWO-TIMES A MOM: Kim Fields Welcomes Baby Boy Quincy Xavier! Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:21 PM PST Wondering what actress Kim Fields has been up to?  Well she just became a mommy for a second time!  Deets inside on her newest bundle of joy.... Who says 40+ women can't pop out babies? 44-year-old former "Living Single" star Kim Fields just gave birth to a brand new baby boy in Atlanta at 10:30AM.  And his name is Quincy Xavier Morgan.  She tweeted today: Praise the Lord Quincy is here! 8 lbs. 8 oz. 20 inches long we are all doing great thank you for your love prayers and support! Kim and her husband Christopher Morgan revealed to People Magazine they planned for baby #2 and suffered through miscarriages: “We are so blessed and grateful to God for this newest gift to our family.” “It was planned. We’ve actually been trying for a couple years.  We had gotten pregnant twice and [miscarried]. If I’m encouraging to anybody … it’s not like I’m the poster child for over 40 and pregnant.” Little Quincy joins big brother Sebastian, who's now 6 and a half and pictured below with his parents at a recent Doc McStuffins event: Congrats!   Photos: Kim's Twitter

MUSIC: Prince Set To HEADLINE 2014 ESSENCE Music Fest + Drake PREVIEWS New Aaliyah Collaboration Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:00 PM PST Music icon Prince is set to headline the 2014 ESSENCE Music Festival.  Get deets on the announcement inside and hear a preview of Drake's new collaboration with Aaliyah.   "Rasberry Beret" singer Prince is heading down to New Orleans as the headliner of ESSENCE Magazine's 2014 Essence Music Festival. It will be the Purple One's first appearance at the Essence Fest since 2004.  And the annoucnement definitely comes as a surprise to Prince fans. The performance will help benefit the Rebuild the Dream Innovation Fund to "champion awareness and foster education for disadvantaged youth to learn the language of computer coding and programming." For now, ESSENCE has not confirmed the other acts for the Independence Day weekend festival.  The full lineup will be announced in coming months.   In new music.... Following the success of his August 2012 single, "Enough Said", Drake has another collaboration with Aaliyah in the works.  Via his Instagram account, Drizzy posted a clip of himself listening to the song with the caption, "24 HOURS ON THIS BUS". You may recall that when Drake initally announced his plans to resurrect Aaliyah's voice through his music, he was met with disapproval from fans and Aaliyah's longtime collaborators Missy and Timbaland.  We wonder if they'll like this song.... Check it.   Photos via Prince's twitter/Drake's Instagram

GRAND OPENING: Savannah James Opens THE JUICE SPOT + LeBron, Gabby Union & More Support Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:22 AM PST Savannah James is spending her first months as Mrs. LeBron James making business moves.  The newlywed had her grand opening yesterday of her new juice bar called The Juice Spot.   Pics and deets inside... Just a few days after she and LeBron hosted a huge Thanksgiving dinner back at their mansion in Akron, Ohio, Savannah put on her business hat and opened up her juice bar in Miami yesterday. The Juice Spot, concocted by Savannah and her trainer, is billed as Miami's 1st Organic Cold Pressed Juice & WiFi Bar.  So folks like Heat baller Norris Cole came out to the Brickell area chill & drink yesterday. A few days before, Savannah had her hubby and close friends there to taste test and do a soft opening. Gabby Union stopped by after her hardcore workout.      And Janine Howard, wife of Juwan Howard, was also there to support. Congrats Savannah!   Photos: The Juice Spot's IG

Vin Diesel PAYS RESPECTS To Paul Walker Over Police Loudspeaker, Michelle Rodriguez "Opens Her Heart" In Honor Posted: 03 Dec 2013 10:17 AM PST Both Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez have used their social media platforms to pay tribute to their deceased co-star Paul Walker.  See their remembrances inside..... As fans around the world continue to show their love and appreciation for deceased actor Paul Walker, one of his most famous co-stars, Vin Diesel (who starred with Paul in six of the seven Fast & Furious films), visited the crash site where he spoke about his beloved co-star over of police loudspeaker.  He told the crowd, "If my brother were here right now and saw all the love that you're bringing here.  'If he could see for himself that all of you have showed up to show my brother love at this hard time. That his family gets to see all of you show the love that you've shown Paul. It's going to stay with me forever.  'I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for coming down here and showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him. It's going to stay with me for ever.' On Facebook, Vin posted this reflection....  Michelle Rodriguez (also from the F&F) posted this Twitter.....   As the investigation continues....       The New York Times and New York Daily News reveal that speed and humor error played a role in the car crash; however, Paul and the driver Roger Rodas were NOT drag racing. As for the status of the 7th installment of the F&F which is currently in production, producers and the director say everyone needs some time to deal.  R.I.P.   Photos via PCN/Vindieselpage Instagram

OH: Kanye West CURSES Out Sound Technician And Abruptly EXITS The Stage In Tampa, Kim Is DETHRONED By Beyonce As "Most Searched" Posted: 03 Dec 2013 09:43 AM PST Kanye West abruptly exited the stage midway through his concert stop in Tampa.  Find out what made him walk off stage inside, watch Kanye's proposal that will appear on E! soon, and get other bits....in case you care. Bit #1. During his concert stop through Tampa, Kanye West pulled a "diva" moment and cursed out a sound technician named "Laura" before storming off the stage.  According to a few of the 7,000 eyewitnesses, Laura failed to get his "levels" right.  After he spewed a few curse words, Kanye demanded the lights be shut off as he stormed off stage.  Apparently, Ye also had issues with the way his images was projected on the LED screen.  After Laura & Co. got their ish together, he hit the stage and performed "Send It Up". Bit #2. On his tour stop in Miami,  Kanye began calling his "situation" with NIKE an "extortion."  You'll recall that during his interview with The Breakfast Club, he complained that the company forced certain "Footlocker" owners to buy additional NIKE footwear in order to get more Yeezy sneakers. Bit #3. A new report from BING says Beyonce was the most-searched person in 2013. Though Kim went through a divorce, a constant fixture on Kanye's arm, and gave birth to North....Beyonce was singing at the Inauguration, performing at the Super Bowl, kicking off The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, and opening up on her HBO documentary. Also, she starting showing pics of Blue Ivy! Bit #4. In the new trailer for "KUWTK", Kanye and Kim show a sneak preview of the proposal and inside footage of their 9,000 square foot mansion they're still gutting and remodeling in Bel Air.  Bit #5.  KimYe are among the celebs who made Barbara Walters’ list for the “Most Fascinating People of the Year” for 2013. They will be profiled (along with GMA anchor Robin Roberts) on The 90-minute program airing Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 9:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Watch a seak peek at that proposal below: 'Ye heads into Kansas City tonight.   Photo via WENN

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