Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

EVENT FAB: Angela Simmons Hits Her Uncle Russell's Muslim-Jewish Event + Bow Wow Hosts His Birthday Bash

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:28 AM PDT

Bow Weezy celebrated his 24th birthday last night at Greenhouse.  He turned the big 2-4 earlier this month, but is still partying it up with his YMCMB friends.

 

Pics of him, plus his boo Angela Simmons and others at Russell Simmons' Muslim-Jewish race relations event elsewhere in NY, when you read on...

DJ Clue and Hollywood Chuck put on at the party.

Why so serious Bow?

 

Elsewhere in NYC, Bow's boo Angela Simmons hit up a private residence for her uncle Russell Simmons' Muslim-Jewish relationships event:

Interesting all black look.

Russ posed with Miss Teen USA Kami Crawford and Miss USA Rima Fakih.  Loves this color on Miss Kami.

Russell has been working hard on strengthening the relationships between Muslims and the Jewish community in America.

Photog: Nunez

MUSIC FAB: Wiz Khalifa Promotes New Album "Rolling Papers" With Amber Rose

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Wiz Khalifa's first major release, Rolling Papers, dropped on Atlantic Records yesterday.  And now Wiz is blazing the trail doing promo work for the disc.  He stopped by "106 & Park" yesterday and also did an in-store album signing.  And of course he couldn't do it alone...Amber Rose was by his side.  See pics inside.....

For his signing, BEST BUY played host to Wiz Khalifa in NYC as he greeted fans who came out to support the release of Rolling Papers.


 

 

And guess who showed up by his side?


Amber brought along her signature "pucker" to support her man.

 

Listen to Wiz talk about his fans, and see his fans talk about him here:

 

 

And later on that day, Wiz aka Cameron Jibril Thomaz dropped by BET Studios and "106 & Park" to promote the album.  


But look who else was in the house....Snoop Dogg.  I can only imagine what the "green" room smelled like after he and Wiz left the building.


 

His single "Roll Up" was number one on the countdown and he performed it live. 


 

Wiz does have an interesting style about himself that is very endearing.


 

Are you going to go out and get the disc?
 
 

Photos via Nunez

Amar'e Stoudemire & Ciara On ANOTHER Intimate Date?

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:59 AM PDT

 

It's getting harder and harder for New Yorkers to ignore the chemistry between Amar'e Stoudemire and Ciara. Get the deets on their newest intimate outing inside...

 

Because pop star Ciara is besties with LaLa Vazquez Anthony whose husband Carmelo Anthony plays for the Knicks, it's only natural that Ciara and Amar'e would be in the same social circle.  But it's the moments when the pair are spotted only in the company of each other that makes everyone believe they're relationship denial is B.S.

The "couple" joined LaLa and Carmelo at STK for dinner on Monday, but have been spotted at various other Meatpacking hot spots together.  And isn't it convienent that Amar'e just so happens to live in a fabulous multi-million dollar apartment in the Meatpacking district?

One source told PAGE SIX, 

"Ciara is best friends with LaLa and has been attending Knicks games with her, including Monday's game. Through Melo and LaLa, her friendship with Amar'e has developed. They have been seen out together on numerous occasions."

And one source reported that the last time the duo were out, Amar'e asked for a very private table.

A rep for Amar'e said, "I know that they are friends," but didn't add much more.  Meanwhile, a source close to the Knicks added,

"Ciara is extremely close to LaLa and always sits with her in Carmelo's seats at the games. Ciara has become friends with Amar'e because they are all spending time together." 

The two were also looking mighty comfy at Kiyan Anthony's 4th birthday party a few weeks ago.  Well whatever this might be, it's a good look for Ciara.  As long as Lala, CiCi, and Kim K. are not trying out for a "Basketball Wives" of NYC show--I'm good.

Rihanna Details Her Freaky Side: "I Like To Be Submissive, Spanked, & Tied Up!"

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:40 AM PDT

In her new interview with ROLLING STONE Magazine, Rihanna holds nothing back when it comes to talking about her favorite sex acts--yeah she goes in about her masochism habits and getting spanked and tied up--and she shares why she never needs to see Chris Brown again.  See the highlights inside...

 

In her new interview for the April 2011 issue of the magazine, pop star Rihanna sits down with contributing editor Josh Eells and opens up on her difficult upbringing and why she agreed to let a judge ease the restraining order against Chris Brown.

"That's my decision," she says. "It doesn't mean we're gonna make up, or even talk again. It just means I didn't want to object to the judge."

She said she hasn't talked to Chris in a long time.

"We don't have to talk ever again in my life.  I just didn't want to make it more difficult for him professionally. What he did was a personal thing – it had nothing to do with his career. Saying he has to be a hundred feet away from me, he can't perform at awards shows – that definitely made it difficult for him."

Here are some other highlights from the story:

-She went through an incredibly difficult time after the Brown incident.

"I put my guard up so hard," she says. "I didn't want people to see me cry. I didn't want people to feel bad for me. It was a very vulnerable time in my life, and I refused to let that be the image. I wanted them to see me as, 'I'm fine, I'm tough.' I put that up until it felt real."

-Rihanna's hit single "S&M" is semi-autobiographical.

"Being submissive in the bedroom is really fun," she says. "You get to be a little lady, to have somebody be macho and in charge of your shit. That's fun to me...I like to be spanked. Being tied up is fun. I like to keep it spontaneous. Sometimes whips and chains can be overly planned – you gotta stop, get the whip from the drawer downstairs. I'd rather have him use his hands."

Next May she's going to play a Navy weapons expert in the big-screen adaptation of the classic board game Battleship. She spent three months filming in Baton Rouge and Hawaii, including many 18-hour days on a barge with 350 people – and just one outhouse bathroom between them.

Her director Peter Berg says,

"There were times I would walk up to her like, 'Are you really handling this?'" She would just laugh at me. She said she was really enjoying not having to drive the ship - not having to be running this huge Rihanna machine."

Pick up your copy of the magazine on Friday and watch the behind the scenes video here:

VIDEO: Chris Brown Rocks The Stage At "DWTS" Results Show

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:30 PM PDT

Chris Brown had a big tv performance night on Tuesday.  He hit the stage at "Dancing With The Stars" to perform for the results show.

 

Video of Breezy getting the crowd hype with his "Forever" and "Yeah 3x" performances when you read on...

After all the talk of will he/won't he perform on ABC's biggest show--after the "GMA" hoopla--Chris hit the stage Tuesday  night to much applause from the audience.  Peep the vids.

ARRESTED: Baller Jalen Rose Crashes Car, Popped For DUI!

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 04:51 PM PDT

Retired NBA star, Jalen Rose, has gotten into some trouble with the law in Michigan.  News on the Fab 5 member's car crash and subsequent arrest, when you read on....

A few weeks ago, Jalen Rose was traveling back to his hometown Detroit to tend to the opening of his Jalen Rose Leadership Academy -- a charter school designed to provide under-privileged youth with college prep experience.

So much for setting an example, because dude was driving on the icy roads and crashed his car.  And after taking roadside sobriety tests, he was arrested for driving under the influence.

Jalen's attorney tells TMZ:

"We look forward to working with the authorities in Michigan and addressing these matters in court, not in the press. We have no comment at this time."

Jalen got into a bit of a war of words with fellow NBA star Grant Hill last month after Jalen inadvertently called him an Uncle Tom and other cruelties regarding their differing college basketball experiences. 

MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown Debuts At #1, Jennifer Hudson Lands At #2

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:55 PM PDT

Critics who thought Chris Brown's GMA outburst would affect his record sales were proven wrong today.  At least those who thought it would affect it negatively.

 

Chris debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and he earned the second best 1st week sales tally of 2011.  Get the deets on his numbers inside along with how Jennifer Hudson performed....

 

Perhaps there really is no such thing as bad publicity. In fact, the headlines around the world may have caused people to pay closer attention to Chris Brown and his music.  His F.A.M.E. album debuts atop the Billboard 200 with 273,346 sales, making it the second-largest debut of the year after Adele’s previous 351k. 

Sales of F.A.M.E. greatly improved upon the 102,000 first week sales of Graffiti (his first post-Rihanna album) but still fell behind the sales of Exclusive, which sold 294,000 copies back in 2007.

And if you're asking "Where U At" about Jennifer Hudson's sales, she did well also coming in at #2.  She sold 167,373 copies. 

Congrats to them both.

 

BOO'D UP: Diddy & Cassie Get Cuddly At His Miami Mansion

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Looks like Diddy and Cassie needed a little getaway time down south to his Star Island mansion in Miami.  The couple--who try their damndest to deny they're gettng it in and have been for the last few years--was spotted roaming the grounds in sweats.

 

Pics of Cassie--who shaved the other side of her head--and Diddy boo'd up when you read on....

Cassie looked extra laid back and comfy as she lounged around in Diddy's outdoor oceanside living room:

Not feelin' this double shaven head at all.  But if Diddy likes it...secure your sponsor girl.  Because your "singing" career isn't going to cut it. 

Do you boo...

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Nicole Richie For BLOCK Magazine + New Promo Pics of Lamar Odom And Khloe Kardashian

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:31 PM PDT

Nicole Richie recently sat for a photoshoot with BLOCK Magazine and we have the spread inside for you along with new promo pics of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom....

 

Fashion and jewelry designer Nicole Richie appears in the latest issue of BLOCK Magazine.

 

In the editorial, the House of Harlow designer wore gorgeous pieces from Giambattista Valli, Zac Posen, Prada and Marchesa.
 

Nicole made headlines recently when scandalous photos from her bachelorette party, taken by Christina Aguilera, were stolen.


The shoot was very feminine and soft...a bit of a different more high fashion look for her.

 

And Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have released two new promo pics from their upcoming reality show...

 

For the latest pics, Lamar got shirtless and lovey dovey with Khloe.  The show focuses on the couple's second year of marriage and is produced by Ryan Seacrest and Kris Jenner. Khloe's brother Robert also stars on the show.

 

Their new show, 'Khloe & Lamar,' premieres April 10 at 10pm on E!

In case you missed it, watch the extended trailer here:

 

Tiffany Evans' Statement On Leaving Mathew Knowles Management

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:20 PM PDT

Mathew Knowles got dumped twice in one week.  We told you earlier that Beyonce Knowles parted ways with Mathew as her manager, and now one of his other clients, Tiffany Evans, just gave her statement on Twitter that she is also leaving him.  Deets inside...

 

A little more than an hour ago, singer Tiffany Evans ("Promise Ring," "I'll Be There") announced on Twitter that she is parting ways with MUSIC WORLD and Mathew Knowles.  She tweeted:

"The Announcement that I was going to make is that I am No Longer Managed by Mathew knowles. In all Honesty it was a Great Learning Experience but the BEST decision was made for me. I appreciate so much the support that The Music World family has shown me but feel best at this stage in my career to go a different direction with my choice in management.

I am so very pleased with it and I can't begin to tell you how I free I am and the excitement behind what is going on with my project now! I truly know NOW that this is the start of a great journey in my career!. Can't wait to share the OTHER exciting news! Love you #TeamTiff!! ; -)Cheers to success!"

Mathew said in statement he released this morning that he would be parting ways with Tiffany.  And he's focusing on his Destiny's Child and gospel projects.  Good luck to her.

 

Photo via Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

GUESS THAT CELEB DADDY!

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Guess who toted his toddler daughter to Hawaii and popped up in the airport yesterday?  The famous dad of this uber cute baby girl revealed when you read on....

Awww! Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his cute 2-year-old daughter, Peyton Nicole Edmonds, were spotted arriving in Hawaii for a family vacation. The musical genius looked comfy and relaxed as he and his entourage made their way through the airport before beginning their Hawaiian vacation. 

That litte girl is a cutie patootie with her curly hair.  Fun vacay times are ahead for the Edmunds fam! 

 

Pic via SPLASH

L.A. CANDIDS: Mel B. & Her Baby Bump Get FAB + Colorful Willow Smith Plays With Her Camera

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Mel B's baby bump is on full display!  She looked cute and fab in her long white cream satin dress while having a dinner date at Mr. Chow with her hubby.

 

Pics of the spicy couple bumping around, plus Willow Smith out with her camera, when you read on...

Mel is in her second trimester and seems to be estatic about her 3rd baby.  She and hubby dined in Beverly Hills last night and seemed to make it a special occassion evening.

Looking lovely Mel.

Everyone's spunky haired 10-year-old was spotted around L.A. yesterday snapping pics with her new camera.

She rocked a grey sweatsuit and yellow sneakers and multicolored hair.  You know--her usual.

Speaking of Willow, the director of the upcoming Annie remake Willow is set to star in has just dropped out of the film.

Deadline.com is reporting that director Ryan Murphy (creator of "Glee" and "Nip/Tuck") has quit the project, putting the entire pre-production on hold.

Will and Jada are serving as producers of the film reboot, while Jay-Z is in charge of the musical side.  But no official word on what caused Rayn to suddenly leave has been revealed.

Emerging Details: DJ Megatron Approached By Three Men Before Shooting, Possible Reasons For Shooting Revealed

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:08 AM PDT

As details are still emerging in the mysterious murder of former BET DJ and Hot 97 personality DJ Megatron, it's being reported that three men approached him before the shooting.  And he may have possibly been involved in a marijuana buy at the time of shooting.  Deets inside...

Former BET host and Hot 97 personality DJ Megatron, who was murdered in Staten Island over the weekend, was on the phone with a friend when gunned down. 

Police sources revealed that the shooting occured while DJ Megatron aka Corey McGriff was on the phone with a friend around 2 a.m. on Sunday.  The friend said all of a sudden, the call dropped.  

Sources tell police that three men accosted Corey and were seen fleeing from the scene.  Cops added that a robbery was unlikely because Corey only had $1 in his wallet and his phone was not taken. 

Authories are now saying the shooting could have been a result of an unpaid debt.  The New York Post reported that:

"a user named “Megapayup” left veiled threats on Megatron’s YouTube page regarding the alleged debt: 'Who hides and tries to dodge people they owe. . . . So u say ur not gonna pay the bill. . . Bad shyt will stay happening to u, cuz you do bad.' "

Corey leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter Zaharia, a 4-year-old son Zion and a 9-month-old son Isaiah.

Although Corey's cousin, Lisa Davis Alexandra, said Corey's 4-year-old son told her he saw three men approach his father at a bodega, cops have shot down a theory that they boy might have seen the shooting saying he was at home alseep during that time.

His mother, Louvenia McGriff said, 

"They're trying to cope with the situation, especially the 11-year-old.  She's very hurt and upset and doesn't understand why anyone would want to do that to her dad."

Meanwhile, police say Megatron was on his way to buy a cogar and a small amount of marijuana at the time of the shooting.  Allhiphop.com reports:

According to police, DJ Megatron was talking to a friend on a cellphone, as he allegedly drove to buy a cigar and a small amount of marijuana.

Law enforcement is investigating DJ Megatron's homicide as a possible random crime, a planned hit, or a drug deal gone wrong.

Friends remember Corey as a positive person.  "106 & Park" producer Stephanie Hodges told BET.com,

“Mega was the kind of person you would never catch in a bad mood.  His spirit was infectious. For a show like 106, where the energy of our audience is crucial, he was a very important part of our team. We will miss him as our co-worker and as our friend.”

He leaves behind 3 children.  Such a sad situation.
Brought to you by: at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)