Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

CANDIDS: Whoopi And LaLa Kick It At The Knicks Game + The Obamas Do Work In Chile

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 10:30 AM PDT

Whoopi and LaLa were among the YBF celebs who sat courtside for the Knicks game.  See the pics inside, plus the first family continuing their tour of Latin America yesterday, when you read on...

 

Whoopi Goldberg sat courtside with LaLa when the Knicks took on the Boston Celtics.  I can only imaine what their conversation could have possibly been like.

Yes....Spike Lee was there in his usual seat.

And he...and his hat...enjoyed themselves.

 

Justine and Rev. Run also made it out to the game.

 

INJURY UPDATE:  And joking with Whoopi all night, LaLa had to go home and nurse her hubby's wounds as Carmelo Anthony needed five stitches for his left eye after a fourth quarter injury. Get well soon.

 

 

And over in Chile...

 

President Obama and First Lady Michelle toasted Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and his wife Cecilia More last night during their stop through the country.  The Obamas are making diplomatic visits to Latin American countries to stregthen economic ties.

Yes, we think she looks pretty fab as well Mr. President.

 

The Obamas dined with the Chilean president during an official dinner at Chile's La Moneda Palace.  Loves it all.

 

 

Chris Brown's ACTUAL "GMA" Interview Pre-Outburst, Tweets About People Bringing Up "Past Sh*t"

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:14 AM PDT

Breezy is sounding off about what triggered this morning's alleged outburst at ABC Studios.

 

We've got the video of Chris Brown's actual "Good Morning America" interview with Robin Roberts and his tweets about people forgiving Charlie Sheen and not him....

Here's the clip (click pic above for vid) of Robin asking several questions about where Chris is now post-Chrihannagate and post-restraining order.  He attempted to divert attention back to his album several times.

And his "Yeah 3x" performance:

Breezy tweeted afterwards: "I'm so over people bringing this past s**t up!!! Yet we praise Charlie sheen and other celebs for there bulls**t."

But it was soon deleted.  These tweets stuck though:

He def has a point.  But every celeb in this biz has to know that no matter what, you will ALWAYS be asked questions you don't necessarily want to answer.  For the rest of your career.  And it's all about how you handle it.

UPDATE: TMZ reports that sources in production tell them Robin Roberts had pre-approval from Chris to ask Rihanna related questions:

Roberts insists both she and other "GMA" staff members spoke with Chris before the interview and asked if it would be OK to ask "a few questions" about the Rihanna incident ... and Chris approved.

As TMZ first reported, Brown flipped out after the interview -- and apparently smashed a window in his dressing room.

Robin is telling people at the show she did NOT try to set him up ... and insists, "I'm pulling for the guy."

As for the broken window, no one in the studio saw Chris throw the chair into the window ... but he was definitely in the dressing room when the window was smashed.

Story still developing...

O SNAP! An Angry Chris Brown Goes Berzerk After "GMA" Interview?!

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 07:00 AM PDT

We're REALLY hoping this isn't true...or at least that it isn't what it seems.  Reports are flying that Chris Brown stormed out of his "Good Morning America" interview with Robin Roberts this morning after she pressed him about his legal issues surrounding the Rihanna incident.

 

Chris allegedly freaked out, stormed into his dressing room and started screaming, got into it with a producer, smashed a window in his dressing room, and the glass shattered onto the ground below.  It's supposedly why he ripped his shirt off and ran out of the ABC studios.  Pics and details when you read on....

TMZ reports that Chris' "GMA" interview took a turn for the worse this morning after questions about the Rihanna incident were thrown at him.  He's releasing his F.A.M.E. album today, so he attempted to redirect questions to that.  After that wouldn't work, he allegedly blew up on producers and started breaking ish.  According to the site:

We're told after the interview, Brown freaked out, storming into his dressing room and screaming so loud, the people in hair and makeup became alarmed and called security.

We're told Brown was out of control, and one source present tells us he smashed a window in his dressing room, and the glass shattered and some shards fell onto 43rd and Broadway.

We're told by the time security rushed the area, Brown had ripped off his shirt and left the building, blowing off another performance he was supposed to do for the ABC website.

And sources say ... on his way out of the building, Brown confronted a segment producer, got in his face and stared him down. People from the show got in between Chris and the producer to diffuse the situation.

We do have pics of the alleged shattered glass, as well as pics of him leaving the ABC studios in NYC shirtless--and it's 45 degrees this morning--and not necessarily with a smile on his face:

Say it aint so Chris!  There is no video of the actual outrage--yet.  So for now, we can't confirm how true this story is.  But we'll update as details unravel....

Pics via INF

PERFORMANCE FAB: Willow Smith Hits The Stage At MEN Arena In Manchester

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT

10-year-old Willow Smith has been trotting around the globe with friend Justin Beiber as she opens his UK tour stops for him.

 

We've got pics and vid of her whipping her yellow hair at one of her biggest shows at MEN arena when you read on....

Wilow and her brightly colored ensemble hit hte stage in Manchester to rock out for the Justin Beiber concert:

Well isn't she just too cool for school:

Looks like she's having the time of her life.

Video of Justin and her brother Jaden and the dancers pulling a crash-your-set prank on her during her performance:

 

Cute!

Photog: Forres

PICS & VIDEO: Chris Brown Takes Over "106 & Park" With Bow Wow, Busta, & Tyga

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:25 AM PDT

Chris Brown is finally dropping his F.A.M.E. album today.  And yesterday, he did full on promo over on "106 & Park".  Pics and video of his performances featuring his homies Bow Wow, Busta Rhymes and Tyga when you read on....

 

 

Breezy came out to chat with hosts Terrence & Rocsi before taking the stage to perform:

 

Lookin' cute Chris.

He brought his homies Bow Wow and Busta Rhymes out.

 

As well as Tyga.

And rapper Kevin McCall threw up the hooks with his frat brother Terrence.

Videos in case you missed it:

"Deuces" performance.

"Look At Me Now" performance.

Are you copping Breezy's album today?

Photog: Nunez

Jennifer Hudson Zig Zags To Her NYC Album Release Party

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:54 AM PDT

It was all about Ms. Hudson last night as Jenny partied alongside her mentor and industry head honcho Clive Davis and her friends as she celebrated today's release of her album, I Remember Me.

 

We've got pics of the uber fabulous Jenny rocking a curve hugging black zig-zaggy dress, when you read on....

The knee-length pencil skirt look is becoming Jennifer Hudson's signature.  And it looks great on her.  She rocked this printed black and white dress to her album release party last night at Tenjune.  And paired it with pink lipstick and black platform pumps.  Fab.

Industry vet Clive Davis escorted Jen to her party:

 

And she had some fun inside:

Don't know about y'all, but I'm loving this confident and sexy Jenny.  Congrats to her!

 

Photog: Mazur

TV FAB: Wendy Williams, Romeo, Sugar Ray Leonard & Hines Ward Make Their "DWTS" Debut

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:59 PM PDT

 The season premiere of "DWTS" was tonight and we have the performances of Wendy Williams, Sugar Ray Leonard, Romeo and Hines Ward for you inside...

 

Our YBF celebs brought their dance shoes to the floor of ABC's "DWTS" tonight.  See the videos here in case you missed it.

 

Watch Sugar Ray Leonard with Anna Trebunskaya here:

Watch Wendy Williams with Tony Dovolani  here:

Watch Hines Ward with partner Kym Johnson here:

 

Watch Romeo and Chelsie Hightower here:

 

Who's your favorite so far?

LEATHER & CHAINS: Serena Williams' SEXY New Tennis Game Ad

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:48 PM PDT

2K Sports just debuted a sexy new commercial for the recently released tennis game, Top Spin 4, in which tennis star Serena Williams ("world's sexiest tennis player") takes on Rileah Vanderbilt ("world's sexiest tennis gamer"). They go head to head playing Xbox's Kinect in the tennis game.  And Serena is featured as one of the game's characters.

 

Pics of the new ad, which features Serena flaunting her ASSets in fishnets and a leather one-piece and may be too hot for tv, when you read on...

Serena, donning all-black tight fighting leotard, and Rileah wearing an even sexier black outfit herself, battle it out, all while flames decorate the background.

Peep the ad below:

Wow.  Serena better WORK!

GIRLS NIGHT: Music Reunites Pebbles And Chilli + Mashonda And Emily B Party In NYC

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:38 PM PDT

It was ladies' night last night.  Reality tv BFFs Mashonda and Emily B. were out in NYC and Chilli kicked it with former mentor Pebbles in Atlanta.  See the fab pics inside...

Pebbles, TLC's former mentor, hosted Essence And Pebbles Present: "The Next R&B Star" launch party at Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center last night. Essence President Michelle Ebanks and Marjorie Harvey were in attendance.  Is that a one-piece leather catsuit Marjorie?  Alright then Mrs. Harvey....

It was a family affair with daughter Ashley Smith and son Aaron Reid there.


 

Cute.


 

Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed posed with Tameka Raymond and Pebbs.

V-103 Morning Show host Frank Ski came out too.

Well aren't they cute....

112 singer and calendar boy Q Parker looked very sexy.

Actress Terri J. Vaughn rocked a hot dress, Steve, and CNN reporter Fredricka Whitfield posed for a pic.

Actress Terri J. Vaughn and husband Karon Riley snapped a pic.  Is that another baby bump we spy on Terry?

Demetria McKinney kicked it with Terri.

Bryan Michael Cox kept it classic in a white shirt with black slacks.

 

And Chrisette Michele was one of the fabulous performers at the event.

 

And in reality tv news...

 


 

"Love & Hip Hop" stars Mashonda and Emily B. hit up Covet in NYC recently.

They partied with Jets baller Darelle Revis--who interestingly is romantically linked with their co-star Olivia.

 

Nice look ladies.

 
Photos via WireImage/Moses Robinson

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDS: The Obamas Get FAB In Brazil

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:14 PM PDT

The Obama family is looking beautiful in Brazil these days.  The First Family flew down to the South American county on Air Force 1 to do kick off their tour of Latin American countries in order to strengthen economic ties, open new markets, and create more jobs.

 

We've got pics of President Obama, First Lady Michelle O., and First Daughters Sasha and Malia making their rounds when you read on...

This weekend, the polka dotted and striped ladies of the Obama family left the White House to head south:

The girls are almost as tall as their parents!

They arrived into Brasilia, and left for Rio de Janeiro the same day:

The Prez gave a speech and visited the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue.  Nice!

 

The fam visited the favelas and kicked it--literally--with a boys soccer team:

Loves this!

Next up was an official visit with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the Palacio do Alvorada, the official residence in Brasilia, Brazil:

I love the age appropriateness of how these young ladies are dressed.  Great examples for our young everyday YBF girls.

Mrs. O. is looking fabulous as usual in this nude watercolor dress/suit.

How much female power is in this pic.  Lovely.

And the First Couple made a bright lasting impression as the fam headed off to Chile.  Gotta love it!

 

Pics via AP/ESSENCE

DO WE LOVE IT?!: Model Jessica White's Casual Leopard Look

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:18 PM PDT

It can be a difficult task to pull off skin tight leopard leggings.  And model Jessica White gave it her best go.

 

At a party in NYC over the weekend, she kept it casual with a white bluse and red booties.  Decide if we love her look when you read on...

Jessica White and Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship hit up the Purim Party at Prime KO in NYC this weekend.

And she showed off her model bod in these leopard leggings, red booties, and curly side swept hair.

So....

 

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Photog: Stewart

Mashonda Strips Down To Her Skivvies For KING Magazine

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:00 PM PDT

"Love & Hip Hop" star Mashonda Tifrere is flaunting her biggest assets on the May/June 2011 cover of KING magazine.  And it's not anything in her ex-husband Swizz Beatz's portfolio.  The single lady (who admits she's back on the dating scene) is flaunting her bangin' bod in lingerie and swimsuits for all to see.  And she's talking about how she's really "on the next one."

 

The issue doesn't hit newsstands till March 29th, but we've got the sneek peak and story highlights when you read on....

The gorgeous gal and mother of 1 is wearing some slinky and sexy lingerie in her KING spread for "The Women of KING" issue.  And we have a feeling she won't have a problem finsing a man if she's looking:

WORK.

Here's the highlights from the upcoming issue:

KING: Can you explain the “Loyalty” tattoo on your hand?
 
MASHONDA: I got it a year after everything started going downhill. It’s a reminder to me that I have to be loyal to myself for once.
 
Elaborate, please.
I was so loyal to everyone, and I totally forgot about me. This is what it represents—it represents loyalty to self. Now I have to do things that I love to do, and I have to make myself happy, because I don’t really agree when people say, “I need a man ’cause I want to be happy,” or “I’m not happy because I don’t have a man.” That’s not where it starts. Happiness starts from within, and that’s in my focus.
 
You’re also focused on Love & Hip-Hop. So the show does not revolve around you.
Exactly. I did a few episodes [first], then ended up doing a lot of episodes because the chemistry was perfect with me and Emily. I ended up being a recurring guest, and it worked out perfectly, because I’m on the show and people get to see me and hear my stories. But it’s not like a character that’s 100 percent there.
 
What is your role with Emily?
I’m like her support system, her counselor. I feel like a female Dr. Phil. That person who gives her advice and is not afraid to tell her my story and show her my life, ’cause I really want her to get hers together.

 

How are you going to handle all the groupies that are sure to be coming your way?
You mean the groupie boys?
 
Or groupie girls. You never know.
Yeah, you never know. I mean, they all love me.
 
After they see this spread, they’ll love you more. Word to Angela Winbush.
[Laughs] Oh, Lord, you know what, I show everybody love. But I don’t like the word “groupie”—it’s so harsh. I don’t feel there’s anything wrong with one person admiring another person.
 
Who is admiring you nowadays? Have you’ve been hitting the dating scene lately?
I have. I recently went on a date, and it was incredible.
 
Sounds like homeboy is getting a call back.
Yeah, definitely.
 

 

And some behind the scenes footage for the road:

 

Source

BREAKING: Soulja Boy Tweets About Brother's Death

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:23 AM PDT

 

Earlier today, Soulja Boy revealed his sadness about the death of his brother in a car accident last night.  Deets inside...

 

Earlier today, DeAndre Cortez Way aka Soulja Boy sent an emotionally charged tweet to his fans announcing the death of his little brother in a car crash last night. 

And though there are very few details currently available about Soulja's brother or the accident, the "Pretty Boy Swag" rapper did retweet a message from his friend CEOMiamiMike who offered his condolences about the death.  See the tweets below:

We will keep you posted as more details emerge. 

UPDATE:  Soulja Boy's 14 year-old half brother Deion Jenkins passed away on March 20 after being involved in a car accident in Charleston, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be on Saturday.

SWEET 16: Happy Birthday Diggy Simmons!

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Tip your mics!  Mr. Jetsetter himself is turning SWEET 16 today.  Up-and-coming rapper and fashion designer Diggy Simmons has already succeeded in becoming one of hottest rappers in the game's freshman class.  And he did so not just resting on his daddy Rev. Run's or uncle Russell Simmons' fame.  This Aries cutie has got more talent than many of these current record breaking rappers in the game.  And he's almost half their age.

 

We're celebrating Diggy Simmons' b-day with a gallery showcasing just how far this fresh boy wonder has come....

Here's what he Tweeted earlier to his fans and followers.  Hands off cougars....he's still got 2 more years to go.

 

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY DIGGY!

 

 

Photo via William Yan

Spitting 16 Bars For Diggy's Milestone Birthday: Happy 16th Birthday Diggy Simmons!

RAIN OR SHINE: Jennifer Hudson & David, Jr. Smile It Up For "The Gayle King Show"

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:54 AM PDT

The lovely Jennifer Hudson isn't letting the rain stop her show.  She was all smiles in NYC's early morning downpour this AM as she headed to her live radio segment for "The Gayle King Show".

 

Pics when you read on...

Jenny rocked a bright orange and purple dress with her long black coat as she hit the rainy ground this morning.  Promo doesn't stop because of weather.  And Jenny looked fab despite it:

Her album I Remember Me drops tomorrow.  And she recently dished to MTV about R. Kelly and Alicia Keys--who wrote for her on this new album--gave her what she calls "her sound":

"R. Kelly was writing for me at the time, and I didn't even know it, and they just sent me this song," she recalled to MTV News about the track "Where You At." "You don't want to get your hopes up too high of being able to work with someone like R. Kelly, and when they sent the song, they told me, 'Kelly put up a shrine of pictures of you to channel you, and he created this song.' "

"It was kind of creepy to me, because when I heard the song, I was like, 'Oh my god! ... He's, like, giving me me! This is what I would do! This is something I would say.' And I hadn't even met him until after ... and I'm like, 'This is bizarre.' "

Crediting Kelly and Keys, Hudson notes that "they gave me my sound."

"I must say that working with Alicia was my favorite sessions in the recording studio ever, and I think it was partly because ... it was a learning experience.  She's just amazing to work with. We had such a good time together. ... It was an amazing, fun experience."

Video of Jenny talking to MTV

 

Check out the clip HERE of J-Hud and little David, Jr. on "The Gayle King Show" this morning talking about her Nina Simone cover that she sings on the Weight Watchers commercials, her renewed love of fashion, and about constantly shutting down red carpets these days.  Oh, and little David sings with mommy too!

Pics via INF
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