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• AND THE DADDY IS.........Evelyn Lozada REVEALS LA Dodgers' Carl Crawford FATHERED Her Baby, Says "I Definitely Would Get Married Again"
• JUST MARRIED!!?? Did La Toya Jackson WED Her Business Partner Jeffre Phillips??!
• HOT MAMA! Tamera Mowry Housley Reaches Her Post Baby Body Goal...And Shows Off Her Body!
• Tamar Braxton Shows Off Baby Logan, Performs At CityWalk With Sis Trina + R.Kelly & GaGa's "Do What You Want" Video Sneak Peek + Ciara's "Pulp" Magazine Spread
• Whoopi Goldberg Teaches Zoe Saldana & Andy Cohen To Roll A Joint + Ashanti "Dances" During "I Got It" Performance In London
• SPEAK ON IT: Ryan Seacrest PRODUCING "Girls In The Game" Docu-Series On White Female Rappers
• EXCLUSIVE: 702 Singer MEELAH WILLIAMS Dishes On "R&B Divas Atlanta", Raising A Son With Autism, New Music And TOXIC Girl Groups
• SERIOUSLY?! "Scandal" Reduced To 18 Episodes....Because Kerry Washington Can No Longer Hide Her Pregnancy?!
• WOWZERS: Naomie Harris Gets SEXY For ESQUIRE Magazine's January 2014

AND THE DADDY IS.........Evelyn Lozada REVEALS LA Dodgers' Carl Crawford FATHERED Her Baby, Says "I Definitely Would Get Married Again" Posted: 07 Dec 2013 07:10 AM PST Evelyn Lozada posted new photos of her baby bump and revealed the name of her baby daddy.  See pics inside... Now that she's confirmed her pregnancy, Evelyn Lozada has also revealed that her new baby daddy is 32-year-old LA Dodgers player Carl Crawford.  Her due date is March 2014.  When asked if a marriage is in the future...she didn't rule it out.  'I definitely would get married again. I still believe in love … I’m not one of those people that’s like, "We need to get engaged, we need to get married." No, absolutely not. I feel like that’s going to come, just like with the baby, let it come. I’m not forcing anything, so if it happens, it happens.' On Instagram, the Latina Magazine columnist told her followers that she felt "comfy" in her animal print A.L.C. dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Evelyn was on location for an OMG! Insider interview in Arizona with Nina Parker.  Their interview airs Monday and we're sure she'll be gushing about Carl. She also posed with her glam squad Jason Sky, Maria Caraballo and Glenda Martinez. Photos via Evelyn Lozada's Instagram

JUST MARRIED!!?? Did La Toya Jackson WED Her Business Partner Jeffre Phillips??! Posted: 07 Dec 2013 06:14 AM PST The rumor milll is buzzing with reports that La Toya Jackson wed her business associate Jeffre Phillips in Los Angeles yesterday.  More inside.... Did she or didn't she?  According to Radar Online, the "Life With La Toya" star exchanged wedding vows with her longtime friend and business partner, Jeffre Phillips in Los Angeles in front of her mother, Katherine Jackson, and nephew Prince. Fans of LaToya's show may recall that Jeffre popped the question a few weeks ago and it appears that she said yes.....allegedly. We know those Jacksons are great with keeping secrets....but can they hide secrets from Oprah and OWN's camera??!! Tune in to the all-new season of "Life With La Toya" in spring/summer of 2014 to find out.   Watch Latoya's proposal here:       Photos via PCN/Latoya Jackson's Twitter

HOT MAMA! Tamera Mowry Housley Reaches Her Post Baby Body Goal...And Shows Off Her Body! Posted: 07 Dec 2013 04:08 AM PST Actress and fab mommy Tamera Mowry Housley is a beaming beauty today.  And it's all because she reached her post-baby body makeover goal.  Check out the hot mama and what she had to say about her journey inside... She gave birth to baby Aden a little over a year ago.  And she's now cross the finish line of her post-baby body makeover.  Tamera showed off her new body in a blog post Friday.  And she let the world know it all happened with hard work, her two trainers and eating right: Happy Friday! It’s been over one year since I had my baby boy Aden, and I am so proud of all the progress I’ve made in my post-pregnancy journey. Mentally, I have learned so much about being a mom – from dealing with separation anxiety to experiencing little joys like Aden sitting up on his own for the first time, it’s been amazing year of growth and learning. Physically, it’s been a grueling, butt-busting journey – but I’m so proud to say that after a year, I finally did it…I lost all my baby weight! I did it with hard work, portion control and my two amazing trainers Michael Myers and Jeanette Jenkins. No pills, no surgery, no starvation…just hard work and a positive mindset. If I can do it, I know all of you can too! Over the last year, she's been candid on her new talk show "The Real" and in interviews about this mommyhood journey.  She's said her post baby weight loss inspirations were Christina Milian and Hillary Duff...and she revealed the road has been far from easy. We love Tamera for showing the world her progress, struggles and triumphs with new mommyhood.  And she's always looked fabulous to us. Congrats Tamera!

Tamar Braxton Shows Off Baby Logan, Performs At CityWalk With Sis Trina + R.Kelly & GaGa's "Do What You Want" Video Sneak Peek + Ciara's "Pulp" Magazine Spread Posted: 06 Dec 2013 03:51 PM PST Tamar Braxton made her way to the Universal CityWalk at Universal City last night to rock the stage with her Christmas songs.  Check out the Holiday diva and her sister Trina inside, a new pic of baby Logan, and more from R.Kelly & Gaga and Ciara... Tamar put on her silver bells and whistles to deliver some Holiday cheer to the Universl Studios crowd.  She performed tracks off her Winter Loverland album yesterday as part of the holiday concert series. And she also brought her sister Trina out to perform their duet, "The Chipmunk Song."  Check out "Little Drummer Boy" and "Sleigh Ride" below: Have a feeling Mariah will wear this exact look soon.   The R&B chick also just revealed the new Today's Black Woman magazine cover.  And she and her son Logan are the cover stars.  She said about it, "Yasss #wedidthat! Me & Logan are on the cover of the Dec/Jan issue of @tbwstylereport! He's so yummy! ️#wewon" Cute!   Meanwhile, R.Kelly & Lady Gaga are promoting their single in a very different way: They were in Terry Richardson's studio doing things like....this.  Terry, the provocative photographer and videographer celebs love, is shooting their video for "Do What You Want".  Here's the first BTS shot.   And Ciara is looking gorge for her new spread for PULP magazine.  Check out the understated but hot photos below: And a few outtakes:   Chick can model...   Photos: Ciara's IG/Wireimage/Terry's Diary

Whoopi Goldberg Teaches Zoe Saldana & Andy Cohen To Roll A Joint + Ashanti "Dances" During "I Got It" Performance In London Posted: 06 Dec 2013 02:48 PM PST Whoopi Goldberg appeared on "WWHL" last night where she taught Andy and Zoe Saldana to roll a joint.  Watch it inside and see Ashanti twerking in London.... Andy Cohen welcomes Whoopi Goldberg and Zoe Saldana to the Bravo Clubhouse where Whoppi promoted her Moms Mabley documentary and Zoe touted her Out of the Furnace flick.  During the chat Whoopi dished about her favorite role and taught Zoe and Andy to roll a joint!  Of course.  Peep the video below: Watch Whoopi reveal her favorite role: Zoe shares her love of dance and plans to direct a film:   In performances......  Ashanti headed over to London this week for a concert at the venue/club indigO2. During her performance of "I Got It", fans were treated to Ashanti's (version of) dancing and twerking. Watch her shake her moneymaker above.... Photos via Bravo

SPEAK ON IT: Ryan Seacrest PRODUCING "Girls In The Game" Docu-Series On White Female Rappers Posted: 06 Dec 2013 02:00 PM PST Ryan Seacrest, the man who turns no name folks into household names as a super producer and reality show creator, plans to do what he does best with a group of white female rappers.  Get the deets on his latest project and speak on it inside.... Ryan Seacrest is entering the rap game...but not in the way you might think.  Shown atop with former "AI" judge Nicki Minaj, the famed television personality and reality producer is launching a new docu-series called "Girls In The Game".  The series follows a group of up-and-coming white female rappers as they aspire to and struggle for fame.   The show has not started production.  The new show will join the rest of Ryan's franchise which includes Esquire Network's "How I Rock It", E!'s "The Wanted Life", Bravo's "Shahs of Sunset" and E!'s Kardashian franchise. Ryan also had a scripted comedy, Mixology, headed to ABC. So...Ryan Seacrest is about to shed light on the apparent struggle of the white-female-rapper. Are we feelin' this?  Speak on it! Photo via AP

EXCLUSIVE: 702 Singer MEELAH WILLIAMS Dishes On "R&B Divas Atlanta", Raising A Son With Autism, New Music And TOXIC Girl Groups Posted: 06 Dec 2013 01:03 PM PST In an exclusive interview with TheYBF.com, former 702 singer Meelah Williams is dishing it ALL for the very first time.  And she's talking about her stint on the upcoming third season of "R&B Divas Atlanta".    We also got her to share her side of 702's toxic breakup as a group.  Plus, the fab mom opens up about being a first time parent with Musiq Soulchild as they raise their son with special needs....   Kameelah Williams, known to R&B music fans as Meelah, has joined the cast of "R&B Divas Atlanta" for its third season.  And we spoke to one of our fave fab chicks from the 90's about how she finally started to "Get It Together". In an exclusive interview with TheYBF.com,  we asked Meelah if she knew what she was getting into when she signed up for R&B Divas.  She told us, “I am a reality show junkie…I’m really into watching people see their dreams come true on these shows.” From our chat with Meelah, it’s clear that she’s totally committed to being transparent with the audience...and this is her shot at achieving her dreams of solo success.  And by the way, she says she's not the one to blame for 702's breakup... On breaking free from her “toxic” 702 situation and singing all the leads: “Our story hasn’t been told. When it comes to the demise of 702, I feel like I was the blame. I feel like the public perception is that I left to pursue a solo career but that’s not the case. We had a lot of internal issues, there was a lot of jealousy and animosity towards me….because I was brought on to give the group a “voice” lift. It was kinda like I was put in that position and it was hard for all of us. I felt bad cause I didn’t want to be the one responsible for them feeling like they were no longer worthy of singing lead. And then they felt bad cause they were like this chick coming in and taking all the vocals. It was difficult." On why she ultimately left 702: "I think the public needs to know that those things eventually weakened us and that’s why we had to separate. It just became a toxic and unhealthy environment. I just felt uncomfortable after a while and it got ugly by the third album. It was like…..I wasn’t happy anymore. I think people need to know that I left the group because there was just all of that shade towards me. I didn’t want to deal with it anymore." On Motown abandoning the group's third album “Star” "They didn’t promote it anymore and it was over after that…I was very hurt. It’s crazy because I felt like it was over once it came out. They was a lack of promotion and no one knew that 702 was back with an album. We had been off the scene for three or four years and I just felt like the setup wasn’t enough for what we deserved. But…I stuck around for a minute. Maybe another year. But it was like, dry. There was no touring.  Finally I was like, I gotta go. I had a conversation with the girls and it was all good. They knew I was unhappy and we had to part ways."   On joining "R&B Divas" "God put it in my lap. I'm appreciative to be on a show like "R&B Divas". I'm so happy that people will get to see what I’m working on. I’m getting in the studio with Sean Garrett and I’m excited that I’m able to work with a producer of his caliber as a solo artist." On singing 702's hit songs as a solo artist: "I was nervous at first (during a two-week solo run in Japan). I didn’t know how they were going to receive me (solo) at first. I didn’t know if they were gonna be like “Where My Girls At?” for real!! (Laughs) They treated me like I had just put out an album the night before. It feels so good to be doing it again." On her and Musiq Soulchild raising a son together with Autism (and showing this on television) "He’s very supportive. We’ve been working on music together and he’s very supportive of me doing the show. He excited for me to stop worrying his nerves chile and get my music back on track, cause he knows that’s what I really want. He’s super excited that this opportunity has come for me. We’ve just been trying to keep the balance in terms of doing music together, raising a son together and moving forward with our lives as co-parents. And just learning how to do it all. We’re both new parents and it’s the first time I’m on reality tv, it’s my first time as a solo artist. It’s the first time that I’m sharing my life. Sharing with people that “Hey I have a special needs child.” We’re going through our situation with our relationship and trying to figure that out. The transparency is definitely new but hopefully I’ll give the children (the audience) what they want." On dealing with Zac’s special needs and support from Holly Robinson Peete: "I’ve been fortunate to speak with Holly Robinson Pete. Keisha Epps (Omar Epps’ wife) hooked me up with Holly. She's informative, knowledgeable and wise. I’m so appreciative that I have somebody like that who I can reach out to. It is hard trying to figure out the day to day of a special needs kid. I'm just so happy I have the support of someone who has gone through this journey." On reuniting with 702 in the wake of so many group reunions: “It’s not really something that I’m interested in right now; however, “Never Say Never”…..that’s what Brandy told ya’ll!   Find Meelah on Twitter (@itsMeelah).  "R&B Divas Atlanta" kicks off early 2014 on TvOne. FLASHBACK:  Watch 702's "Where My Girls At" video:     Photos via Corey Guevarra/Porsha Antalan

SERIOUSLY?! "Scandal" Reduced To 18 Episodes....Because Kerry Washington Can No Longer Hide Her Pregnancy?! Posted: 06 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST This season of "Scandal" has been reduced to 18 episodes.  Not because it's not doing well (it's actually one of the top shows on television).  It's reportedly because Kerry Washington, the star, can no longer conceal her "secret" real life pregnancy while filming.   Deets inside... Gladiators are being shorted 4 episodes of "Scandal" this season.  And it's not because ABC won't order the full 22 episodes.  According to reports, it's Kerry Washington who is the cause of the shortened season. Kerry's character Olivia Pope is not pregnant, and it seems creator Shonda Rhimes has no intent of sending the story in that direction.  So reports state Kerry is running out of ways to conceal a pregnancy the world already knows about.  Deadline reports: The network has reduced the order for the hot Shonda Rhimes drama from 22 to 18 episodes. The network wouldn’t give a reason for the cutback but, of course, it is not because ABC doesn’t want a full season of Scandal — it would gladly take 40 episodes a season from its new flagship drama series if it could. But Scandal star Kerry Washington is pregnant, and it’s getting hard to hide the pregnancy in loose-fitting clothes for the normally super stylish and elegant Olivia Pope — and it’s hard to reduce Washington’s workload as Pope is the show and in most scenes. Really though?  The secrecy level has now reached a breaking point when you start cutting us out of our damn episodes Kerry! We know you're pregnant.  We here at TheYBF.com actually knew before everybody else.  And since her 'Olivia' character is not pregnant, it's not impossible to conceal a real life pregnancy in clothes and creative camera angels, like plenty of actresses have done before when their characters weren't pregnant. So what is the problem?  Kerry has been overwhelmingly secretive about her marriage and her pregnancy to the point where she hasn't even acknowledged her husband Nnamdi by name.  She's barely outright confirmed from her own mouth she's married.  She hasn't even been seen with her husband.  But, we've let all that slide.  Because as long as she keeps up her Olivia Pope fabulousness, we say, "Do you boo." It's one thing to go out of your way to hide a pregnancy by not acknowledging it in any way.  We haven't criticized her for it.  But when you start cutting into our "Scandal" life to cover up something we already know about, now we have a problem. We're sure someone can find a way to strategically hide your pregnancy for a few more episodes (assuming health is not an issue since that is not what was said in the report--if health IS the issue, we fully understand the episodes being cut).  Feel free to call up Claire Danes from "Homeland" (she filmed strenuous scenes for her non-pregnant character overseas while several months pregnant and no one could tell) or any of the soap operas since they do this all the time.  This pregnancy is the worst kept secret in Hollywood.  We're just saying...we already know boo.   Photo: Scandal's Facebook Page

WOWZERS: Naomie Harris Gets SEXY For ESQUIRE Magazine's January 2014 Posted: 06 Dec 2013 10:12 AM PST Well, HELLO Hottie!  British bombshell Naomie Harris is showing off her sex appeal for Esquire magazine.  Check out how the newest 'Winnie Mandela' is reminding us of her Bond Girl behavior....   Naomie Harris stripped down and opened up--literally--to shoot the Esquire January Film Special.   In sheer black & blue lingerie and heels, the 37-year-old Skyfall actress turned Mandela star is doing a whole lot of talking...without saying a word. But she did actually speak a few words...about her equally sexy co-star Idris Elba.  She admitted she was the one who started the rumors about Mandela star Idris becoming the first black James Bond. 'A journalist once asked me, ‘Who do you think is going to be the next Bond?’ I said, ‘I’ve just finished working with Idris so, if I had the chance, I would vote for him’. 'The next thing there were headlines going: Naomie Harris says Idris Elba to be the next Bond’. And Idris has had to live with that ever since. Now, nearly every time he does an interview, he gets asked about it.' And she also told Esquire about being terrified about what the real Winnie Mandela would think of her movie portrayal: 'She loved it. I was over the moon — she was the one critic I was really scared of. But she’s seen it, she likes it, my job is done.' More hot pics below:     Loves her!  The full interview with Naomie is in the January 2014 issue of Esquire on stands now.   Photography: Andrew Woffinden

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