Friday, March 11, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


Celebs TWEET On The Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Tragedy, Send Prayers For U.S. West Coast

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:58 AM PST

YBF Celebs are taking to their Twitter accounts to express condolences and concerns for the Japan earthquake and Tsunami tragedy.  While Japan is accustomed to earthquakes, this 8.9 quake stunned everyone as its the largest in history--and will likely cause the most destruction.  The quakes have also triggered Tsunamis that have begun to hit Hawaii and will very likely hit the U.S. west coast as well.

 

We've got what celebs had to say about the current scary situation for Japan and the West coast, when you read on...

Monique Coleman is in Japan as we speak as part of part of a world tour to promote the UN's International Year of Youth.

President Barack Obama and celebs like Lala, Sherri Shepherd, Solange, Ciara, Iman, and are speaking out as well:

Estelle's words of support.

And video of inside the quakes and waterwalls:

Again, our prayers go out to the victims of Japan, Hawaii, California, and all other places affected by this earthquake and Tsunamis.

Royce Reed Sex'd Up In New Lingerie Shoot+"Basketball Wives 2" Reunion Sneak Peek

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:11 AM PST

 

"Basketball Wife" co-star Royce Reed just rocked a brand new photoshoot where she finally looks older than a 12 year old girl.  Check out her sexy black lingerie shoot, plus a sneak peek at the "Basketball Wives" season 2 finale, when you read on...

The mother/dancer/author snapped pics in a girlie black bra and black panties and black pumps.  And when one of her twitter followers asked her if she got a boob job, Royce thanked her fabulous bra for making it look that way.  While these pics ma have looked trashy if other chicks did it, she has the "baby face" working in her favor to make these pics still flirty and cutesy.

She made the last pic her Twitter profile pic.  Hot pics I must say.  Lookin' fab Royce.

 

By the way, VH1 posted a 7:20 preview of the upcoming "Basketball Wives 2" Reunion.  Check it:

 

It will air in two parts: the first on Sunday, March 13 in Basketball Wives’ normal time slot of 8/7c, and the second the next night, on Monday, March 14 at 8/7c.

Former NBA champion John Salley is hosting this foolery for some reason.  Y'all know my stance on these Basketball non-wives, so I likely won't be watching.  Will you?

 

SNEAK PEAK: Rihanna's Gorgeous VOGUE Cover + Full VIDEO Of "Chelsea Lately" Appearance

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 05:25 AM PST

A sneak peek of Rihanna's April 2011 VOGUE cover just hit the net.  The issue is still in the plastic wrap as it prepares to hit newsstands.  Check out her seemingly mermaid influenced shot when you read on...

 

While this particular cover, shot by Annie Leibovitz, seems subdued for Rihanna, possibly it's the inside spread that will cause tongues to wag since the issue is all about sexy and beautiful bodies.

In the sneak peek, we see Rih with flowing red hair and a sheer nude embellished gown that gives a mermaid effect.  Gorgeous.

Can't wait to see the cover in full.  We feelin' it so far?

 

Plus, Rihanna's episode of "Chelsea Lately" aired last night that she taped earlier this week in Sydney, Australia.  Peep the full vid of her and Chelsea kiki'ing it up.

NEWS:

1. Japan was hit with a record breaking 8.9 earthquake last night.  And right now, Hawaii is being hit with Tsunamis because of it,  and parts of Japan, Oregon, and California are facing Tsunami warnings as well.  Our prayers go out to the victims. Story

Omarion & Rosa Acosta Get Freaky On Tape In "Come N F-ck Wit' Me" Video + New Pics & Trailer From 50 Cent's "Things Fall Apart"

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 02:53 PM PST

Omarion has released the video for his Jodeci remake "Come N F-ck Wit' Me" and it stars video vixen Rosa Acosta.  See the video after the jump plus watch 50 Cent's trailer for his new film Things Fall Apart.  We also have photos of 50 Cent from the movie which could be disturbing to some folks....see them inside.

 

There are certain R&B standards that should not be "remade" and I think Jodeci's "Come And Talk To Me" is one of them.  However, Omarion did indeed remake the track and now you can decide if he did it justice.

 

What did you think?

 

 

In movie news...

50 Cent has released the trailer and some stills from his new movie Things Fall Apart.  And looking at these pics, I think Curtis Jackson may have a few nominations in his future.  He clearly put his body through a lot for this role and critics and fans love a good transformation.

Curtis plays a man dying of cancer.  And it looks like he put his all into the role.

Watch the Things Fall Apart trailer here:

 

Photos via Cheetah Vision Films

EVENT FAB: Celebs Party It Up In NYC

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PST

The new "Lady Hennessy" Toccara Jones celebrated her 30th birthday this week at the Bottles & Strikes event in NYC.  She and her friends all hit up Chelsea Piers Sports Center with cake and laughs to party it up.  We've got pics of them, plus pics of folks hitting DJs M.O.S. and Kiss' NY wedding reception when you read on...

 

Toccara blew out her candles with the help of her industry friends.  The cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" were there to party like Mashonda, Emily B, and Olivia.

Terrence J landed some kisses.

Such a cute look for Mashonda.

Interesting outfit for T.  Her ex (reunited though? hmmm) Mike Keyser helped her chow down on some birthday cake.

Kevin and Erika Liles were there with Alesha Renee.

DJ D-Nice was in full effect.

And Angela Yee and Diddy stopped by.

She turns 30 March 13th.  Happy Birthday Toccara!

 

Elsewhere in NYC this week, the wedding reception Of DJ M.O.S. And DJ Kiss went down at Avenue:

The bride and groom were married several weeks ago, and had a reception with their NYC friends and fam.

Mashonda and others stopped by this event as well.

And so did Diddy.  Fab times and congrats to the couple!

Photog: Nunez

"The Wire" Actress "Snoop" Arrested In Drug Raid! [VIDEO INSIDE]

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 10:30 AM PST

Actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, known for her role on "The Wire," was arrested during a drug raid in Baltimore this morning.  Along with 30 other people as well.  Deets inside...
 

 

Life seems to imitate art for troubled actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson.  Known for her role as a drug dealer and assassin on HBO's "The Wire", the actress was arrested this morning as part of a large scale, five-month drug investigation involving heroin and marijuana.  Baltimore officials say 30 others were picked up in the raid. 

And this isn't Snoop's first brush with the law.  In her 2007 memoir, Grace After Midnight, she writes about killing another teenager when she was 14.  She served time in Jessup State Penitentiary for the murder. 

Officials have not released information on possible charges she may face yet.
 

Watch the video of the arrest here:  

Sigh...

Vanessa Simmons' "Beauty Is Diverse" Shoot + June Ambrose Makes "Most Powerful Stylists" List

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:40 AM PST

Vanessa Simmons recently posed for a pictorial for the "Beauty Is Diverse" website and we have the radiant photos for you inside.  Also, get the deets on June Ambrose being named one of the most powerful stylists in Hollywood. 

 

Vanessa Simmons was recently photographed by Itaysha Jordan in a gorgeous pictorial.  She's recently picked up her model hustle even more and it definitely suits her: 

The stylist for the shoot was Kanayo Ebi while makeup was done by Alana J and hair by Dante Blandshaw.

 

Hot.

 

The pics seem to show a different side of Vanessa in these shots.  Very nice.

 

In fashion news....

 

Veteran celebrity stylist June Ambrose was named one of the 25 most powerful stylists in Hollywood by The Hollywood Reporter.  The list just came out today, and she's holding it down as one of the only black stylists on the list.

And as June prepares for the debut of her new reality show, she is fastly becoming one of the most well-known and respected stylists in the county.  Congrats June!

 
Who else is on The Hollywood Reporter's List of the 25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood list:

1. Rachel Zoe
2. Kate Young
3. Petra Flannery
4. Jen Rade
5. Anna Bingeman
6. Cristina Ehrlich
7. Deborah Waknin
8. Elizabeth Stewart
9. Lesie Fremar
10. Jeanne Yang
11. Leith Clark
12. Estee Stanley
13. L’Wren Scott
14. Jessica Paster
15. Rob Zangardi & Mariel Haenn
16. Maryann Malakpour
17. Tanya Gill
18. Tiina Laakonen
19. George Kotsiopoulos
20. Nicole Chavez
21. Annabel Tollman
22. Brad Goreski
23. June Ambrose
24. Samantha McMillen
25. Simone Harouche
 
Loves it.

 

The Randomness:

1.  See photos of the Noemie Lenoir French Revue De Modes Spring 2011 collection.  Story.

Photos via Itaysha Jordan

TV FAB: Jackée & Ex Husband Elgin Charles Dish On Co-Parenting & Getting Your Weave Right On "The Talk"

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PST

Elgin Charles and his ex-wife, Emmy award-winning actress Jackée, dished with the ladies of "The Talk" yesterday about their modern family, their former marriage and of course...weavalicious do's and don'ts.  Watch a "Beverly Hills Fabulous" weave demo after the jump...

 

 

Elgin Charles, the star of VH1's upcoming  "Beverly Hills Fabulous" reality show, stopped by CBS chat fest "The Talk" yesterday to promote the new show and give the ladies a lesson in weave-ology.  But first, he sat on the couch with ex-wife, actress Jackée, and the two flamboyant personalities talked about their life together.

Elgin revealed that he and Jackee were married for seven years but have since divorced, while remaining great friends.  In fact, they currently live together and co-parent their 17-year-old son.  Yes, our eyebrows were raised too.

One of the hosts asked the twosome why they got a divorce.  While I extra confident I knew the answer, both answered that Jackée didn't want to be married.  I mean, I can think of a few other possibilities as to why this marriage didn't work.  But I digress.

The duo then gave the ladies a brief history of the "weave" and Jackée revealed that weaves have been around for many years but the secret was kept from black women in the beginning.  She first learned about them from Loni Anderson and Suzanne Somers.

Jackée told the panel she is serious about her weaves and would snatch hair from a small pony if she had too.  Hilarity.

 

Watch Jackee and Elgin talk about meeting and dating:

 

And watch Elgin show off his famous "weaving" skills:

 

This show of his is going to be something else....

 

The Randomness:

1.  A man getting a haircut engages in a knife-fight in the middle of the trim and flees the scene with his hair half cut off.  Story

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