The Young, Black, and Fabulous

EVENT FAB: Chris Brown, Kimora, Brandy, Keri, & Others Make Their Holiday Rounds
TV FAB: "Basketball Wives" Season 2 Promo Pics
DMX ARRESTED...AGAIN! [COURT DOCS INCLUDED]
CANDIDS: Serena Williams On Crutches, Kelly Rowland Helps Her On The Miami Dolphins Orange Carpet
[VIDEO] Nicki Minaj Performs For "Letterman", Hits The Club With Keyshia Cole In New Jersey
SPOTTED: Beyonce Gets Fab & Furry Headed To A Photoshoot
T.I. Pens 3rd Letter From Jail, Speaks On Hating The Slammer
Jamie Foxx's Mystery Girl REVEALED!
EVENING BITS: Beyonce, Chris Brown, & Black Eyed Peas
SPORTS: Tiger Woods Apologizes To Fans, Blames Golf For Infidelity
PARKERGATE UPDATES: Tony Parker Reveals Cheating Details, "Mistress" Erin Barry Starts Divorce Proceedings
MAGAZINE FAB: Amber Rose + Keyshia Dior Cover SMOOTH Magazine + Nicki Minaj Promo Pics
Dr. Dre Gets Swole On The Video Set With Snoop
EVENT FAB: Celebs Champagne It Up With Ne-Yo +Celebrate With "GQ Man Of The Year" Drake

EVENT FAB: Chris Brown, Kimora, Brandy, Keri, & Others Make Their Holiday Rounds

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 09:17 AM PST

Last night celebs hit up the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood "Stars Who Care" event in L.A. before the Holidays really kick off. Chris Brown looked cute on the carpet. And we've got pics of him, Brandy, Kimora, and many others came out to shopw their support for good charity causes.

Plus, pics of Keri Hilson performing at the 2010 UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony in NYC yesterday when you read on...

Chris and his furry backpack.

Brandy rocked a cute ruffled blue dress and Louboutins.

Omarion actually looked relatively toned down this time around. Finally.

Egypt got silvery and sparkly on the white carpet.

Nelly hit the carpet in his LV accessories.

And pretty girl Kimora worked it out in a sexy black leathery mini dress.

And across the country in NY, Keri Hilson hit The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for th 2010 UNICEF Snowflake Lighting ceremony:

And Keri luvs the kids...

Cutesy.

Photog: JStrauss/Lamparski

TV FAB: "Basketball Wives" Season 2 Promo Pics

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:46 AM PST

VH1's "Basketball Wives" returns to television on December 12th with some new faces and familiar drama. Get the deets and their new promo shots inside...

VH1’s Basketball Wives returns for Season 2 with 12 1-hour episodes featuring returning cast members: Shaunie O’Neal, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Evelyn Lozada, Suzie Ketcham and Gloria Govan. They will be joined by new chicks Tami Roman (also of MTV's "Real World: Los Angeles Season 2"), Juli Richmond, Kimberli Russell, and Ashley Walker.

According to Vh1, we can expect "...secrets revealed, public brawls at charity events, new romances, a Vegas secret that could potentially leave one of the ladies out of the ring for good, a possible end to a high-profile marriage, and the return of an ex."

Oh the joy. The show airs Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 9PM ET/PT. Their brand new promo pic is above.

And here are the individual cast member pics:

Suzie Ketcham

Shaunie O Neal

Royce Reed

Jennifer Williams--chick is gorgeous by the way.

Newbie Kimberli Russell

Evelyn Lozada

Newbie Juli Richmond

Newbie Tami Roman--seems like she's about to be messy as all hell this season

Newbie Ashley Walker--Kim Kardashian circa 2007 look-a-like anyone?

Gloria Govan

Not sure why Gloria "I aint going back for season 2" Govan is included in the round up of cast pics, but whatever.

In case you missed it, here is the Supertrailer:

Photos via AP/David Adame

DMX ARRESTED...AGAIN! [COURT DOCS INCLUDED]

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:02 AM PST

I swear dude is going for a Guinness record. DMX was just arrested for the 6th time in a very short time period last night.

Deets and video when you read on...

DMX was arrested for violating terms of his probation as he didn't check in with his probation officer recently. So cops showed up to his Arizona home and slapped on the all too familiar cuffs. According to Radar Online, There were a few other complaints that got him arrested as well, like allegedly having coke and other drugs on him:

According to the complaint, he was also cited for use of Oxycontin without a prescription, failing to submit to drug testing, failing to participate in counseling programs, failure to make payments, and driving on a suspended license.

The complaint reads: "Mr. Simmons has several felony convictions, and has been given multiple opportunities to succeed on probation. He has been directed to treatment, as well as chose his own treatment program and continues to use illegal drugs following their opportunities."

CLICK HERE FOR DMX'S COURT DOCS

A mess. No word on if or when he will be released until his November 24th court date. I mean...if you already know the sheriff has it out for you, why continue to do dumb ish like missing PO dates? How about you just move out the county--or sate--as soon as you can? This ish is getting real old X. REAL old...

SIDENOTE: Why do I feel like FOX News is the E! News of the real news. They are so gossipy and underhandedly condescending about their supposed REAL news. Seems like everyone's a political talking head, not an actual journalist. "If you don't know rap music or just don't like it..." Just doesn't seem like something Ted Koppel would say. Maybe it's just me...

CANDIDS: Serena Williams On Crutches, Kelly Rowland Helps Her On The Miami Dolphins Orange Carpet

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 07:36 AM PST

Serena Williams and Kelly Rowland were at the Sun Life Stadium last night for the Miami Dolphins game. And it looks like Serena injured her foot again. See pics inside of Kell being a good friend...

Serena Williams hit the orange carpet on crutches last night. She is suffering from an injury to her right foot. Another injury? Damn homie. Still lookin' cute though 'Rena...

She was joined by her BFF Kelly Rowland.

Nice to see friends helping each other. Sweet.

Photog: John Parra

[VIDEO] Nicki Minaj Performs For "Letterman", Hits The Club With Keyshia Cole In New Jersey

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 07:00 AM PST

Nicki Minaj performed "Right Thru Me" on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and we have the video. Watch the performance inside plus see Nicki clubbing in New Jersey with Keyshia Cole.

Nicki performed "Right Thru Me" on David Letterman's show last night in what was a controlled performance for her. She wore a pink wig and left out all the funny faces and poses for the performance. She was there to promote Pink Friday dropping on Nov. 22. Peep the vid.

Later on last night, Nicki performed at Club Ole's in Elizabeth, NJ with her surprise guest Keyshia Cole. Here's pics:

Side eye much?

Hey Keyshia!

Looks like the ladies had some fun.

Photos via alleyesonwho.com

SPOTTED: Beyonce Gets Fab & Furry Headed To A Photoshoot

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 06:12 AM PST

Beyonce was spotted looking fabulous while hopping out her car in downtown NYC. She rocked this furry and hot look to her photoshot at the Tribeca Grand Hotel yesterday.

More pics when you read on...

Loving this look:

I'm gonna need that bag...like now.

Heeey Julius. It's been a while...

Photos via INF

T.I. Pens 3rd Letter From Jail, Speaks On Hating The Slammer

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 05:52 AM PST

The "Kaaang" has penned another letter from the Arkansas slammer. And in this one, he seems to be feeling more broken down by his situation than usual. At least, that's what he says.

Read on for TIP's letter about feeling like this is the ass whoopin' of his lifetime when you read on...

This experience is truly a pain I have never felt before and that's saying a lot for a nigga who's been down locked up as many times as I have. I see this as a real ass whoopin'. The kind you don't just go back outside to play afterwards. You take ya ass to bed and don't come out of your room until it's time to go to school. I don' t know what effect this will have on my life moving forward but I'm certainly sick and mother f*cking tired of going to jail, juve, prison, the pen, correctional facilities or whatever else you want to call it. I'd have been better off doing a 5-10 year bid one time than going in time and time again for days, weeks and months for the last 15 years of my life. Even though it's been a long road, I'm still standing, barely but nevertheless still standing. At one time I thought my motivation for continuing was for my fans, my partna Philant, my pops, my grandmama, even for the haters or the people I let down. But nah... I got to do this shit for me!!! I'll be God damned if I've come all this way and made it through so much hell to let it go down like this! F*ck that! If an hour in the dark is worth a second in the sun then pass me my mother f*ckin' shades cause I'm ready to cash my darkest hours in...ASAP!!! A lot of folks had fathers or father figures in the house to raise them into manhood. I'm not trying to make any excuses for my situation but my father was a hustler that lived in New York. My uncle was a local big time dope boy turned 10 year federal inmate. My mother and grandparents did the best they could but I found my manhood in the trap and in prison systems. But I found it. And nan one of mine will ever have to feel the cold tight grip of a handcuff or grace the presence of a jail cell if I can help it. Over my dead body! So if you can't respect that you ain't rocking with my movement then Fuck you dog! I know a bunch of mother f*ckers who are.....

Source

Basically he says he would have rather done a 5-10 year bid all at once than to go in and out of prison over the last 15 years of his life. He's "tired of going to prison." He says he's in his darkest hours and knows he did something stupid, and he says he learned that bad behavor from his dope boy father and uncle. He also promised to never allow his sons to find their "manhood" from the trap or jail like he had to do. Oh, and he despises being in jail. He's ready to "change".

Time will tell. But he's still got a long while to go...

Jamie Foxx's Mystery Girl REVEALED!

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 08:32 PM PST

We posted pics of Jamie Foxx with a gorgeous mystery girl earlier today after their appearance at the Kennedy Center Gala in NYC last night.

And now we've learned his new chick may not be HIS chick. But she is a model/actress named Brittany "Britt" Loren who lives in Beverly Hills. Pics and deets when you read on...

The bangin' bod 5'9 24-year-old beauty who showed up on Jamie's arm last night had the internets talking. She's model/actress Britt Loren, and we've learned she's actually being "mentored" by Jamie. And she's also starring in Jamie's upcoming tv sketch comedy show. But she's not necessarily his boo. Mmhmm.

Britt lists herself as a "very experienced" model of African American and Vietnamese descent on the professional site, Model Mayhem. And she's working with Jamie to get herself a successful career.

This isn't their first soiree together. Jamie toted her on his arm to the L.A. premiere of Due Date just a few weeks ago.

Here's more pics of the YBF chick:

Hot.

EVENING BITS: Beyonce, Chris Brown, & Black Eyed Peas

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:04 PM PST

Beyonce recently revealed a few tidbits about her next album, which she hopes will develop a new genre of music. Get the deets inside plus find out which hip hop group will headline the 2011 Superbowl and what the judge had to say to Chris Brown this week...

The hard working music diva, Beyonce, gave an update about her next musical project while on set of a commercial for VIZIO. B says she’s using live instruments to create a brand new genre of music.

“I’m actually in the studio now writing songs and producing,” she divulged between takes. “I have a lot of live instruments that I’m putting into the tracks to try to change the sound and make my own genre of music.”

Now many music folks talk about "changing" the game but never heard someone say they are creating a whole new genre for the record store stacks. That's a tall order. Maybe she didn't mean it literally. But if anyone could pull it off...

Watch the interview here:

In other music news, Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed as this year's halftime entertainment for Super Bowl XLV.

The NFL hopes the Black Eyed Peas will make the concert fun again after acts like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and The Who over the past few years.

This will be the first time an urban/Hip-Hop group has played during the Super Bowl's halftime show since 2004, when "nipple gate" happened. For those with a short memory, R&B singer Justin Timberlake ripped Janet Jackson's shirt exposing her bare breast and money and music careers were put at stake.

The Black Eyed Peas' new album The Beginning is due in stores November 30th.

Lastly, anti-Chris people can now at least consider giving Chris Brown another chance because even the judge in his domestic abuse case is singing his praises.

TMZ reports that the judge said she was blown away by Chris' work ethic, commenting, "No one has ever done a better or more consistent job than you have."

Chris pled guilty to felony assault in June 2009 and now has seven domestic violence sessions left. Also, he's completed 581 hours of community service leaving another 819 hours.

Many people keep talking -ish, but the dude is paying his debt to society and doing it well. What more can you want from him?

Watch the judge commend Chris on video here.

SPORTS: Tiger Woods Apologizes To Fans, Blames Golf For Infidelity

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 04:02 PM PST

A year ago, America's perception of Tiger Woods changed for the worse after a sketchy car crash outside his home, and rumors of infidelity with numerous women began to emerge. Now, Tiger is still trying to rehabilitate his image by joining Twitter and Facebook and apologizing in Newsweek. Deets inside...

@TigerWoods has penned an essay for Newsweek Magazine where he apologizes to fans and blames the sport of golf for some of his troubles. He said:

"Last November, everything I thought I knew about myself changed abruptly, and what others perceived about me shifted, too. The physical pain from that car accident has long healed. But the pain in my soul is more complex and unsettling; it has been far more difficult to ease—and to understand.

But this much is obvious now: my life was out of balance, and my priorities were out of order. I made terrible choices and repeated mistakes. I hurt the people whom I loved the most. And even beyond accepting the consequences and responsibility, there is the ongoing struggle to learn from my failings."

Tiger goes on to link his "issues" to the sport of golf saying:

"Golf is a self-centered game, in ways good and bad. So much depends on one's own abilities. But for me, that self-reliance made me think I could tackle the world by myself. It made me think that if I was successful in golf, then I was invincible. Now I know that, no matter how tough or strong we are, we all need to rely on others.

Slowly, I'm regaining the balance that I'd lost. My healing process is far from complete, but I am beginning to appreciate things I had overlooked before. I'm learning that some victories can mean smiles, not trophies, and that life's most ordinary events can bring joy."

Well this all sounds great but everyone talks like this when they are fresh from a counseling session at rehab. It's like you're on a clean-slate-I've-found-myself-high. Not speaking from experience or anything. Hopefully his fans and most importantly, his children, get to reap the benefits of all his improvements. He seems to be making all the right moves so far. We wish him the best.

PARKERGATE UPDATES: Tony Parker Reveals Cheating Details, "Mistress" Erin Barry Starts Divorce Proceedings

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 03:27 PM PST

Tony's people are saying Eva Longoria Parker isn't telling the whole story. But he's not necessarily denying "sext cheating" either. Details on what really went down--according to Tony--plus his mistress Erin Barry starts her own divorce proceedings when you read on...

Sources around Tony are saying Eva is only playing the victim role that she didn't know what was going on and that her divorce filing wasn't planned. According to sources around Tony, Eva knew about the sexting relationship between him and his former teammate Brent Barry's wife, Erin, and that it ended months ago. But he denies ever having physical sex with Erin.

Tony also says they made a decision weeks ago about this divorce, and he planned to file in San Antonio because it was convenient. But Eva strategized to file the papers in L.A. the same week as her big Us Weekly magazine interview.

Either way, Tony doesn't really want to speak on it himself. Before his game against the Bulls last night, he told the local San Antonio TV station this:

“This is a difficult time right now for me and Eva, Tony said according to KENS 5, a local San Antonio TV station reports. “Everything else is our private life.”

When Tony was asked about the alleged other woman involved he said, “Everything else is our private life. That’s my private life.”

“I’m getting great support from teammates and coaches,” he added. “Right now, I just want to concentrate 100 percent on winning basketball games with the Spurs.”

When Tony was asked about the alleged other woman involved he said, “Everything else is our private life. That’s my private life.”

Hmm...

Meanwhile, Tony's alleged mistress, Erin Barry, has just started her own divorce proceedings. Her former Spur of a husband Brent just filed his papers. He states that the two have "ceased to live together as husband and wife” and cites irreconcilable differences. Drama.

MAGAZINE FAB: Amber Rose + Keyshia Dior Cover SMOOTH Magazine + Nicki Minaj Promo Pics

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:33 PM PST

FELLAS! You always write in saying YBF doesn't look out for your "needs." Well here ya go. Video vixens Keyshia Dior and Amber Rose are covering the end of the year SMOOTH Magazine covers. We've got the pics, plus Nicki Minaj's new promo pics when you read on...

Nicki Minaj also released some animatedesque crazy-face promo pics for her upcoming CD 'Pink Friday' which hits stores next week:

Not too surprised about this shoot here.

By the way, here's the trailer for her upcoming documentary MTV is dong with her and it airs Nov. 28th:

Alrighty then...

And for the holiday edition of SMOOTH, the magazine gave the fellas a double treat. Video chicks Keyshia Dior and Amber Rose grace the covers of the December/January edition. Here are the pics:

Keyshia Dior- the video chick was previous linked to Gucci Mane.

And Amber Rose leaves not much to the imagination in her cover. Don't say I never gave y'all nothin'...

Dr. Dre Gets Swole On The Video Set With Snoop

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 11:16 AM PST

Clearly we've been sleeping because we didn't know Dr. Dre's body was this hot. Clearly he's been hitting the gym since dude is looking like a smaller version of the Incredible Hulk.

Pics of him and Snoop on the set of their new vid when you read on...

Producer Dr. Dre was spotted on the downtown L.A. set of his new vid with Snoop. And his muscle-y self is making our eyebrows raise:

I guess there's a reason he's been married to his wife Nicole for 14 years. There's something subtly sexy about Mr. Dre....

EVENT FAB: Celebs Champagne It Up With Ne-Yo +Celebrate With "GQ Man Of The Year" Drake

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:10 AM PST

New dad Ne-Yo kicked it with Ashanti, Vivica Fox, and other of his celeb friends last night at his "Champagne Life" Tour Party at Lavo in NYC last night.

We've got pics of the free flowing Moet party and pics of Drake and friends celebrating his new GQ status when you read on...