The Young, Black, and Fabulous

SPORTS FAB: Warren Sapp Cops A Ticket In Miami + NY Knick Eddy Curry Is REALLY Broke?!
COUPLEDOM: Halle & Olivier Shop It Up+Rihanna & Matt's Santa Monica Dinner Date
DADDY & ME: Usher And His Sons Have Birthday Fun At The Pumpkin Patch
Wanna Smell Like Beyonce's HEAT RUSH?
Prince Announces Tour On A Purple Day In December 2010
Rapper Diamond: I Flipped My Car 3 Times, I'm OK!
SPOTTED: Gabby Union Scoops Up Some Lingerie In Miami
Keri Hilson & Nicki Minaj Set For "2010 VH1 Divas: Salute The Troops"
WHAT ARE Y'ALL DOING?: La Toya Jackson At LAX + Diddy Hides From The Paps
UPDATE: T.I. Plans To Keep In Touch With Suicidal Man, Denies Publicity Stunt Rumors
AFTERNOON SWEXY: LL Works Out On Set+Rick Ross, Drake, & Chrisette's "Aston Martin Music" Video

SPORTS FAB: Warren Sapp Cops A Ticket In Miami + NY Knick Eddy Curry Is REALLY Broke?!

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Former NFL sack leader Warren Sapp was pulled over on a Miami freeway yesterday. Find out what happened plus more financial troubles for New York Knick Eddy Curry when you read on...

Warren Sapp said that he was driving in the far left lane and tried to get into the center lane on a Miami freeway. There was a cop directly behind him who decided to change lanes at the same time. The former Pro Bowler said he tried to speed up to "safely make the lane change" and then the cop turned his lights on and pulled him over.

Hate when that ish happens. Warren received a citation for aggressive driving and tweeted about the incident right after saying, "Ever Been Pulled Over By a Mini-van? I Just Did." Cops in mini vans? Where they do that at? I guess the MIA...

New York Knicks forward Eddy Curry is in financial trouble again. This time he's accused of not paying back a six figure loan. He's being sued by Mojo Development, who say they loaned the NBA baller $200,000 in 2008, which he hasn't paid back yet.

The lawsuit also says Curry owes a $25k consulting fee plus $136,000 in interest on the loan. Just a few months ago, Curry had three cars seized because he was so far behind in loan payments. A few years ago, Curry signed a $60 mill contract.

Sometimes you have to stop taking care of everybody else and copping material things and take care of your own mula.

COUPLEDOM: Halle & Olivier Shop It Up+Rihanna & Matt's Santa Monica Dinner Date

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 08:10 AM PDT

Matt Kemp took his "Only Girl In The World" Rihanna out on a dinner date in Santa Monica last night. Pics of the couple, plus Halle and Olivier getting snuggly while shopping when you read on...

Rih donned a cute and simple long flowy grey jersey dress. And took her twill blue coat along for the nip in the air.

Looks like these two are still going strong. Check out Rih's new vid here for "Only Girl In The World" in case you missed it yesterday.

Elsewhere in Cali last night, Halle Berry and her new boo Olivier Martinez hit the streets to do a bit of shopping:

Looks like the hottie Olivier is already over the paparazzi.

Cute couple.

DADDY & ME: Usher And His Sons Have Birthday Fun At The Pumpkin Patch

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 07:48 AM PDT

How did Usher spend his 32nd birthday yesterday? With his family, like a good daddy would. See the too-cute-for-words pics of Usher and his two mini-me(s) when you read on...

Usher was spotted out in West Hollywood yesterday at the Mr. Bones pumpkin patch with his sons Usher Raymond V (R) and Naviyd Ely Raymond (L). And the little guys even got their faces painted.

Awww. Lookin' just like their Daddy.

Looks like Usher loves taking candid pics of his sons as much as the paps do. Little Naviyd looks like he's serious about his pumpkin pickin'.

And even during family time, Ursh took time to say wassup to his fans.

Well that's multi-tasking for you. 1. Being a doting Dad. 2. Getting your "sexy" on for the photogs.

Too cute. *want to pinch the cheeeeeks*

Photos via INF Daily

Wanna Smell Like Beyonce's HEAT RUSH?

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 07:15 AM PDT

Beyonce is back with a new fragrance. Her Heat perfume did so well earlier this year, she's already geared up to roll out perfume #2. The deets when you read on...

The new fragrance, set to release February 2011, is called Heat Rush. And it's reportedly more of a lighter "everyday fragrance", as opposed to her thicker super spicy original fragrance Heat.

Coty Fragrance’s senior vice president Steve Mormoris told Women's Wear Daily, “It is our intent to continue building this brand. We see Beyonce as a pillar of our fragrance business.”

Marketing Director at Coty, Marsha Brooks, added, “We know going in [to the launch of Heat Rush] that Beyoncé has huge appeal to women 18 to 24 years old, but we expect it to be bought by both younger and older women. This is a young, fresh, less-serious scent.”

You ready for a Rush of Beyonce's Heat?

Prince Announces Tour On A Purple Day In December 2010

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 06:40 AM PDT

The Purple One, his royal-highness Prince, called a press conference at the famed Apollo Theater last night to announce a new a tour to start "on a purple day in December 2010." Find out the deets inside....

Prince described his new tour dubbed "Welcome 2 America" as a "series of events" that will feature great musicians who will perform with his band, the New Power Generation, with him serving as master of ceremonies. He told the press:

"Welcome 2 America" is best described as what we've all been waiting for...bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray 'cause it's gon' be funky," he said.

So far, the featured performers for the tour are R&B and jazz artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Lalah Hathaway, Sheila E., Cassandra Wilson and Graham Central Station. Wait....no Vanity? Hopefully he will announce her and Apollonia later.

After the brief press conference, at which Prince took no questions, he streamed a new song, "Rich Friends," and screened several minutes of his forthcoming concert DVD, Twenty-One Nights.

Wearing aviator sunglasses and a black jacket with gold ruffles, he told fans "Come early, come often. I have a lot of hits...no two shows will be the same."

Sounds like it will be an event no one wants to miss. This dude knows how to entertain.

Watch the video of his announcement:

Photos via The Associated Press

Rapper Diamond: I Flipped My Car 3 Times, I'm OK!

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 05:44 AM PDT

Oh no! ATL rapper Diamond, formerly of Crime Mob, was involved in a bad car accident last night. But we've got the updates on how she's doing when you read on...

Reports swirled last night that Diamond was involved in a car crash in Atlanta that caused her car to "roll over several times on highway 285 in Atlanta."

Reportedly, she totalled a brand new Porsche. And she tweeted herself that she flipped 3 times and hit a tree.

But she appears to be OK as she Tweeted a few times post-crash:

Juicy J from Three Six Mafia also tweeted last night he was in the studio with her (or maybe he meant she was on her way before the accident). Thank goodness she says she's just fine.

SPOTTED: Gabby Union Scoops Up Some Lingerie In Miami

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 04:38 PM PDT

Gabby Union was spotted hitting the stores in Miami with a friend to scoop up some new lingerie. I'm sure Mr. Wade will be a happy man when she gets back home with her Victoria's Secret bag-o-goodies.

Pics of Gabby's shopping trip when you read on...

Gbby hit Victoria's Secret for some new "bedroom sexy". Every girl loves something pretty against her skin.

She looked laid back fab in this black fitted maxi dress and sandals. Even though the sportsy look of the sandals upset me a bit.

On a side note, is it bad that part of me is just itching for the NBA season to start back up so I can see if Dwyane's ex wife is going to make a surprise no-holds-barred-sideline-yelling-appearance at a game? You know, like Jason Kidd's ex wife Joumanna? Oh wells...

Keri Hilson & Nicki Minaj Set For "2010 VH1 Divas: Salute The Troops"

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 02:55 PM PDT

VH1 has announced the lineup for this year's "Divas" special, and there are a few surprises. Find out who's slated to be on the show inside...

For its ninth installment, "VH1 Divas" will be paying tribute to America's troops all around the world and their families. The special is produced in partnership with the USO and will showcase performances by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Sugarland and Paramore. I'm tempted to ask who the divas are...but I'll let it slide.

Katy, Nicki, and Keri will join Sugarland at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Paramore will perform and visit with military members at an undisclosed base in the Middle East.

Miss Keri seems very excited to take part in the event, which has honored YBF divas like Diana Ross, and Aretha Franklin in the past.

"I get to be among so many other influential women, groundbreaking women, strong, powerful, confident women, not only on that day, but just to be a part of the legacy of 'VH1 Divas," she said.

The show, which also raises money for music programs at public school, will include commentary from the troops who are stationed at the front lines. VH1 says more featured artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Loves the troops, but won't be twidling my thumbs waiting for this one.

"2010 VH1 Divas: Salute The Troops" will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on December 5 on VH1.

WHAT ARE Y'ALL DOING?: La Toya Jackson At LAX + Diddy Hides From The Paps

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 01:28 PM PDT

Well looky here. Both La Toya Jackson and Diddy were spotted doing some interesting things yesterday. La Toya in an eye-squinting get-up, and publicity lover Diddy hiding from the paparazzi when you read on...

Pics when you read on...

La Toya decided to rock this solid gold soul Hawaiian jungle outfit at LAX today. She was in L.A. this week for all the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" promo events. According to the reality co-stars, they've all grown up with La Toya so they're all pretty much besties I wonder if that's what made a once gorgeous La Toya Jackson go under the knife unnecessarily.

Oh ok. I see somebody's been on their squat routine.

And over in NYC, the usually publicity hungry Diddy was spotted dodging the cameras and running into a nearby hotel downtown:

Hmmm...wonder what he was up to....

Pics: SPLASH

UPDATE: T.I. Plans To Keep In Touch With Suicidal Man, Denies Publicity Stunt Rumors

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 12:06 PM PDT

Yesterday, we told you that T.I. helped save a man from taking his own life off a 22 story building. Now, the rapper plans to keep in touch with the man. And he also denies that it was a publicity stunt. More deets and video of the scene when you read on...

TIP says that he heard the story of the suicidal man on the radio and proceeded to the scene to see if he could help in anyway. T.I. told the man, "I want to speak to you, and that it's not that bad. I'm willing to do whatever it is to help the situation, but I can't do that unless you help me help you"

T.I. spoke to TMZ today about the incident and said that he plans to keep in touch with the man:

"I'll do anything I can to help things get better," he said.

The rapper also put to rest rumors that the suicide attempt was a publicity stunt during his talk with BET today:

"I’m aware some people are saying this was a publicity stunt. That’s preposterous. People refuse to acknowledge that God has a purpose for all people. Fate and destiny, all these things, they put us where we’re supposed to be. This was not a coincidence. I didn’t wake up in the morning knowing this was going to happen. This wasn’t on my list of things to do today."

He continued saying, "If anything, I’ve known it before, felt it before, but in your darkest hours you lose sight of the fact that you can help people. This isn’t out of the norm for me to go out of my way to help people, regardless of my circumstances. That isn’t out of character for me, but I still have a hard time taking any credit for this. It was God’s work, God’s plan, I just happened to show up at the right time."

Here's a video of the incident yesterday:

Seems a little strange that the paparazzi just happened to be there at the time. But we talked to the videographer who says he went down there only because he learned of all the hoopla on the radio. So all may be on the up and up....

AFTERNOON SWEXY: LL Works Out On Set+Rick Ross, Drake, & Chrisette's "Aston Martin Music" Video

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 10:17 AM PDT

LL was spotted in all his bald and mannequinesque fineness working out on the set of his show "NCIS: LA" yesterday. We've got the muscley pics, and the video for Rick Ross, Drake, and Chrisette Michele's "Aston Martin Music" song when you read on...