Sunday, January 2, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

NIBBLE NIBBLE: Ashanti & Nelly Get Frisky On New Year's Eve

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:15 AM PST

To be "just friends" these two surely are...extra friendly.  Ashanti was Nelly's edible date for the Vegas New Year's Eve party he hosted at Haze nightclub Friday night.

 

We've got the pics of the twosome getting cutesy and frisky while ringing in the new year when you read on...

Nelly partied it up with the Moet bubbly while nibbling on Ashanti.  Cute look for Ms. Douglass, by the way.



And Nelly hit the carpet and had some fun with the crowd throughout the night.

 

Photog: Simmons

TV FAB: Oprah's OWN Debuts "Master Class" Show With Jay-Z

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 07:48 AM PST

Oprah's OWN Network debuted a show called "Master Class: Jay-Z" that focused on Jay-Z's childhood, his success, and how he uses his life as a master class to inspire others.  Watch the video inside...

 

The OWN network is finally here.   It kicked off on New Year's Day and with a bang.  "Master Class" on Oprah's Network looks at the life of a successful individual and follows how that person passes along lessons they have learned to others.  On Jay-Z's episode, Oprah says that the biggest lesson Jay-Z has to pass on was his ability to transcend a negative environment and live his best life.

Watch all 3 parts below.

 

Part 1:

 

Part 2:

Part 3:

 

You excited about OWN?
 

LEFTOVERS: Lil' Kim & Kelis Get Live For New Year's Eve

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 06:48 AM PST

You didn't think Lil' Kim and her Barbie style sat at home on New Year's Eve did you?  Kimmy upgraded from a simple Barbie to the 80's Jem doll with her multi-colored bright makeup and big hair Friday night.

 

We've got pics of Kimmy ringing in the new year, plus Kelis performing for her Polish fans at the stroke of midnight, when you read on...

Kim hit the Hippodrome in Springfield, Massachusetts or New Year's Eve.  And she performed for a sold out crowd.

Ya know...Jem and the Holograms were some of my fave dolls back in the day. So I'll let this look slide.

Over in Krakow, Poland, Kelis and her friends rolled into the country to perform for her fans:

This outfit--the fur, the boots, the metallic body suit underneath--is something serious.  Kinda love it though.  She headlined, performing for a crowd of over 100,000 people, and did the countdown with the country's President.

Fun times.

 

Chris Brown Spoofs Ricky Romance's Video Death Threat!

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 04:59 AM PST

Ok ok. We shouldn't laugh at the chil'ren when they're acting out. But this ish is fun-ty. Chris Brown apparently spoofed Raz B.'s brother, Ricky Romance, after Ricky put out a threat on Chris' life via video the other day.

 

Despite the fact both Chris and Raz have issued their "apologies" for the fu*kery that was this Twitter beef, this video found its way on the net. Read on to see before it gets yanked....

Maybe Chris made this before his Sorry 2010 apology last week.  Or not.  Either way, we're doing our damndest not to laugh. 

Does Breezy have on lipgloss?  *DEAD*

In case you missed them:

Chris' apology

Raz's apology

 

WEEKEND ISH: Angela Simmons Rocks An Itty Bitty Pink Bikini + Usher & His Sons In Miami +Sneak Peek At Kanye's "All The Lights" Vid

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 05:38 PM PST

 

Angela Simmons hit the beach this Holiday weekend in Miami with her friends.  And while the rest of the country is freezing their tails off hitting up the Holiday parties, Angie's rocking her cute pink bikini and flaunting her beach bod.

 

More pics of her, plus pics of Usher and his boys and behind the scenes of Kanye's new vid, when you read on...

More pics of the beach livin' chick's been doin lately:

Lookin' cute Ange.

Fun times.

 

Elsewhere in Miami, Usher was spotted leaving the Setai with his two sons Naviyd and Usher V yesterday:

The kiddies' security and nanny were on hand to hep dad.  How cute are these boys!

And if you're wondering what Kanye's new vid with Rihanna for his track "All The Lights" is going to look like, check out the vid above.  Sneaky Paparazzi for the win!

PARTY FAB: Rihanna, Lauryn Hill, J-Hud, Meagan Good, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Diddy & Tons Of Celebs Usher In 2011!

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 02:34 PM PST

From NYC to L.A., Vegas to Miami, YBF celebs partied, hosted and performed for New Year's Eve.  We've got the pics of everybody and their grandma pre-hangover after the jump...

Rihanna hosted a party last night  at Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to kick 2011 off with a bang. She rocked a coral sheer paneled maxi dress and bright red curls.

 

 

 

 

 

Her bestie Melissa was there to bring in the new year.

 

 

 

 

I usually hate her red hair.  But when it's actually DONE...and in cute curls like this...I LOVE it.

Cute look.

Director Hype Williams was also in Vegas partying with his newest client Kim Kardashian at Tao Nightclub.

I'm sure they had fun.

Fresh off his refreshing family holiday vacay in St. Barth’s, Diddy hosted a New Year’s Eve Celebration at LAX Nightclub in Las Vegas.

 

Fabolous and Dallas Austin came out to party with him of course.

 

We spy stylist Groovy Lou partying it up too.

 

Ciroc boys Fab and Diddy looked dapper.

 

 

 

A Diddy party is always jumping. Fun times.

Over in New York City, Ryan Seacrest hosted the annual Dick Clark New Year's Eve celebration. Ne-Yo, Jennifer Hudson and Drake performed.

 

Ne-Yo performed hits from his new album.

 

 

And got sexy with his back up dancers.

 

J-Hud looked amazing in a red one shoulder embelished mini dress.

 

 

 

She posed for a flick with Fergie.  She looks so happy these days and we're indeed happy for him.

 

Drake performed sans the Young Money crew.

 

 

Lol.  I see that hand aint going nowehere in 2011.

Belvedere and Hennessey took over South Beach for New Year's Eve. Nicki Minaj hosted All Pink Everything New Years Eve bash in Miami at Mansion Nightclub. While Jamie counted down the new year at LIV and Trey and his groupies partied at the 400 club at LUX.

 

She rocked an interesting quilted leather dress with some matching peep toe platform sandals and her multi-colored wig.

 

 

Nicki and her hype man/rumored boyfriend Scottie Billips popped some champagne. 

There she goes with the crazy faces.

Nicki counted down to 2011 on Mansion’s center stage, and then brought out a larger than life pink and white cake for her hairstylist, Terrence Davidson, who is responsible for her hair looks. Later in the night, she performed “Moment 4 Life” and “Romans Revenge” for her fans, partying till past 4am with her Young Money crew.

 

"Mr. Steal Your Girl" and his manager Kevin Liles kicked it at the 400 club.

 

 

Trey's mom was on hand too.

 

 

Jamie Foxx and his funny self partied at LIV.

 

And Meagan Goode rocked a another new dress while partying with Young Money's  Shanell at Play Nighclub. I see Shanell will still be rocking her nose chain for '11 as well.  Sigh.

Lookin' good Meg.

Ciroc hosted a 2011 New Year's Eve party at the Gansevoort Park Avenue in New York. Lauryn Hill was the special guest for the night and few stars came out to support:

 

Track star David Oliver looked sexy in his grey suit.

 

Malinda Williams rocked an all black look to the event.

 

Tyrese, Aimee Peterson, and NFL linebacker Julian Peterson all posed together for a pic.

 

 

L Boggie rocked the crowd.

 

 

Fun times for all. Happy New Years Day fabulous ones!

 

 

NEW YEAR'S MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" Ft. Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 01:13 PM PST

Breezy promised a new track on New Year's Day.  And here it is.  Check out Chris Brown's brand new track with his boys Weezy and Busta Rhymes called "Look At Me Now".

 

Read on and decide if we love it...

 

 

Another futuristic vibe going on here.  So....

"I don't see how you can hate from outside of the club...you can't even get in?"

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Lil' Wayne And Young Money's "106 & Park" New Year's Eve Show

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:58 AM PST

 

Last night, Young Money and all its all-stars put on for BET's "106 & Park" pre-recorded New Year's Eve show.  See pics inside of Lil' Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

 

Lil' Wayne and Birdman rocked the mic.


 


 

Then Weezy rocked the mic with Drake.  I see Drake is protesting haircuts and shape ups these days.


 

Drake hit the stage with a green and blue tipped Nicki Minaj.

Rosci and Terrance J hosted the event. 

Bow Wow made an appearance.  Rocsi's outfit looks like a burlesque dancer who had their first day yesterday.

 

And Nicki's wig matched her entire outfit. These sheepdog boots and outfit though....

At the end of the show, the entire Young Money crew hit the stage and wished fans a Happy New Year.I'm sure that was fun diamond and grill times....

Photos via PNP/WENN.com

OH LAWD! The Dream & Kim Kardashian Debut New Track, Flicks From Kim's New Video

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:10 AM PST

And so it begins.  And we can thank The Dream for co-signing on this ish.  Kim Kardashian's brand new song to kick off her "singing career" she so skillfully autotunes her voice on </sarcasm> can now be heard.

 

She debuted it for the crowd at her New Year's Eve bash she hosted at TAO last night.  Read on for the raw vid of the song, plus some behind the scenes pics of her Hype Williams produced video...

 

Here's the video from last night's party where you can hear the song.  She said shortly after 1am, "Hi you guys, I didn't mean to, but I did this song with The Dream, and it's really fun. I hope you guys like it!"

What do you mean "you didn't mean to"?  You accidentally got dressed and accidentally drove to the studio and accidentally spoke some words into a mic inside of a room that just miraculously ended up being in a RECORDING STUDIO?  Stop it.

The "OMG, it just happened" victim role aint gonna get you out of this foolery people are about to go in on Kimmy. 

 

And a few behind the scenes flicks from her new vid with Kanye West.  Honestly shocked any of these people signed on to this.  Actually, no I'm not:

Sigh.  The originality is slapping me in the face.  I just can't handle it.  *eyebrows raised*  Maybe I'll call up The Dream's assistant tomorrow and see if he...or his assistant...will turn my voice into an autotuned monotone screech of words as well.  Seems to be what's poppin' these days.  It's 2011.  Somebody's gotta take a stand to call out the basicness and publicity thirstiness, regardless of who gets mad. 

Yeah I said it.  Here's to hoping....

PICS & VIDEO: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, Christina Milian, Taraji P. Henson, & More Ring In The New Year VEGAS Style

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:18 AM PST

 

 

It was a memorable New Year's Eve for the Cosmopolitan Hotel party goers.  The posh hotel opened its doors at the strike of midnight with a performance from Jay-Z, ColdPlay's Chris Martin, and "surprise" guests Beyonce, John Mayer and Kanye West.  And their celeb friends like Taraji Henson, the Whitakers, Christina Milian, Brandy and more came out to party too.

 

We've got the clock striking party pics when you read on...

Hov hit the stage to perform with his bestie Chris Martin all night.  ANd his little brother Kanye West and his denim jacket and bandana hit the stage as well.

And Beyonce hit the stage to perform "Halo" and "Young Forever":

 

She's still sounding fabulous.

Glasses were up on stage and off, and the crowd of course went nuts all night.

John Mayer came out to play as well.

Nice suit Hov.

This lady in front is CRUNK.  I wouldn't be surprised if she flashed her boobs.

Gotta love Yeezy though.

Forest Whitaker and his wife Keisha spent New Year's together of course and hit the purple carpet for the event.  they posed with a fab mini dress wearing Taraji Henson.

his is a different look for her...and I'm loving it.  Who knew she had thse killer gams she rarely shows off?

Christina Milian got cutesy in a black and white cocktail tulle dress.

Mel B. donned her blonde extensions and hit the carpet with her hubby Stephen.

"Gossip Girl" Jessica Szhor was there.

And Brandy rocked another fab look last night in all black shimmer and great shoes.

Model Selita Ebanks rocked an interesting dress.

And actress Rashida Jones hit the carpet in some cute nude ankle-hugging shoes and a multi-colored sparkling dress.  The feathery clutch looks cute as well.

Hope all you YBF readers had a fabulous New Year's Eve as well!

Photogs: Miller/Harris/Mazur/BeyonceWorld.net
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