Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Jennifer Lopez And Tatyana Ali Are PEOPLE Magazine's MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 08:53 AM PDT

We told you previously that Ciara was the only YBF chick to crack the top 25 of PEOPLE's Most Beautiful People List.  And now we can tell you about two other fab ladies on the list.  See Jennifer Lopez and Tatyana Ali inside...

 

"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez was named the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by PEOPLE Magazine.  Commenting on the honor she said,

“Real beauty comes from inside, it comes from your heart, its just love. I have a lot of love in my life because of my babies, because of my husband.  I realize how fortunate I am for me and my family to have our health.”

Gorgeous cover. Also in the issue....

TV One star Tatyana Ali also made the list.  And here's a sneak peek of her pic--which landed in the "Ivy league Stunners" section. The lovely actress has been gorgeous since day one on "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" and now as the star of "Love That Girl."  

Congrats to both ladies!

 

Selita Ebanks, Kerry Washington And Jessica White Get FAB For NEW YORKERS FOR CHILDREN Gala

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 07:56 AM PDT

 

Last night, several gorgeous women donated both their time and money to the huge gala New Yorkers For Children.  Come inside to see beautiful pics of Kerry Washington, Selita Ebanks, Rachel Roy, and more, who all care about New York children in need.

 

The 8th Annual New Yorkers For Children Dinner Dance was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel last night in Manhattan.  And it's one of NYC's biggest "Gala season" kick off events.


 

The fabulous Kerry Washington rocked bone straight hair and a cute figure hugging knee length dress.

Fab look for Ms. Washington.

Gorgeous models like Arlenis Sosa were sprinkled throughout the crowd.

Great color dress for her.

And Selita Ebanks stole the show in this red number.

The event is very dear to Selita's heart because she spent over a year in the NY foster care system.
 

I'm not a fan of this gown but Jessica White makes anything look good.

She did a few twirls for the cameras.

I like this classy and dressy-casual colorful look that designer Rachel Roy put together.  Spring was definitely in the air with the bold colors for everyone.

 

And Veronica Webb worked the room in this floral number.  Cute dress to usher in spring with.

Photog: McCarthy

EXTRAS:

1.  The Obamas will make their final appearance on the "OPRAH" Show on May 2nd.  Story.

2.  Sugar Ray Leonard kicked off "DWTS." Story. 

3.  Asheley Jewell has finally been sent home from the hospital. Story

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Footage Of LeBron's Mama Gloria James Slapping Up Valet....& Falling Over!

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 07:15 AM PDT

And here comes the video footage.  After Gloria James, LeBron's mama, was arrested last week for slapping a Miami hotel valet named Rockfeller Sorel, the surveillance video outside Fontainebleau Hotel has just hit the net showing what really went down.

 

Peep the footage when you read on....

Well looky here.  Thanks to TMZ, we can now see what really went down with Gloria James' slap heard 'round Miami. 

It looks like Rockfeller took a step toward Gloria and bumped her FIRST after she approached him, and she responded with a quick slap to the face, and a swing of her purse to his face right after.

Seeing that she took a tumble to the ground after hitting him, it appears to be a rougher exchange than originally believed.

Gloria was arrested for battery and public intoxication and Sorel claims he needed to go to a doctor afterwards.  Sigh.  This just keeps getting worse...

Did Teyana Taylor Put The Chris Brown Smackdown On A Chick? + Flavor Flav Taking His Chicken Shack To Vegas!?

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Teyana Taylor and Flavor Flav are both having chick(en) issues.  First, Teyana is accused of giving a chick a beatdown for making a snide remark about her buddy Chris Brown in her presence, while Flavor Flav is taking his chicken establishment to Sin City.  Find out how you can place your bets inside...

Apparently it's not safe to talk ish about Chris Brown around Teyana Taylor. TMZ reported that Saturday, while at a studio recording session, a suspect who is ALLEGEDLY Teyana heard another female make some nasty comments about Chris...and she went off!  TA suspect who is allegedly Teyana punched the chick in the face a few times before knocking her to the floor and kicking her in the stomach.

The police were called but, Teyana had left the building by the time they arrived.  No arrests have been made and no charges were filed, but Burbank law enforcement officials are looking to talk to Teyana.  Teyana hasn't confirmed nor denied any accusation on her twitter....yet, but she did Tweet about being in the studio all weekend doing some writing.  But we do know he and Chris--who were once rumored to be more than "just friends"--are pretty close.

 

Place your bets people because Flavor  Flav just doubled down on a deep fryer!

Bigwigs over at the Riviera Casino in Las Vegas are placing their bets on Flavor Flav's chicken wings.  The folks over at TMZ reported that Flav recently met with the casino's CEO Andy Choy and dazzled him with plans to bring his chicken shack to the casino.  And guess what....the casino folks loved it.

Although Flav's first location is in rural Iowa, and workers say they still haven't received a damn paycheck, this location would be given some prime real estate.  Hmmm....Magic Johnson had to start somewhere with one theater and one Starbucks.  Is Flavor Flav on his way to becoming one of America's Next Top Moguls?

 

 

Kelly Rowland Hosts Party At Greenhouse, Hits NY Knicks Game With Besties Jessica White, La La, & More

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 06:02 AM PDT

It was a big NYC night out for Kelly Rowland last night.  She hit the City with her besties Lala Vazquez Anthony and model Jessica White.  Kelly and La first rolled tot he NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden to cheer on Carmelo with Whoopi, Swizz Beatz, Vanessa Williams, and more.  Then Kelly hosted a party at Greenhouse to celebrate the release of her single "Motivation," and her friends Terrence J, Emily B., and more came to party.

 

Pics of the big night when you read on...

Two of our fave gorge ladies--Kelly Rowland and Jessica White--kicked it at Greenhouse in Soho last night.  Kelly managed to still look sexy in a white tee and jeans. 

Her homie Swizz Beatz came out after the game.

 

Looks like he was enjoying himself and his drinks.

Lala looked cute and dressed down in a vintage Knicks tee, jeans, and a blazer.

"Love & Hip Hop"'s Emily B. was there.

Cute and classic look for Kel.

Hey Terrence.

And La and Kel kicked it with their industry friends--producer Rico Love and Mike Keyser.

 

But before the party, Kelly and friends kicked it courtside at the Knicks game:

I can only imagine what a convo with Whoopi Goldberg and Vanessa Williams sounds like.

Kel laughed it up and enjoyed the game.

Spike Lee was there poppin' off on the sidelines as usual.

Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather hit the sidelines.

And La and Kel posed with friends Spike and Swizzy.  Fab times all around.

Photogs: Nunez/Devaney

NUDE FACE-OFF: Keri Hilson VS. Janet Jackson

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 05:35 AM PDT

Keri Hilson made the news this week for her sexy nude pic in ALLURE's May 2011 issue.  But the folks over at this Janet Jackson fansite feel like Ms. Hilson simply swagger jacked Miss Jackson.  Janet shot a nude pic almost 7 years ago--same pose and very similar prop--that bears a striking resemblance to Keri's pic.

 

Decide who ran it when you read on....

It's only natural to want to take a page out of the book of one of the sexiest women in the game.  So when Keri's nude pic for ALLURE's Body Issue was revealed this week, Janet's fansite dug up this very similar pic of her from a magazine in October 2004.

So...

WHO RAN IT?!

WOW: Serena Williams Bodies The Court In A Full Pink Leotard

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 05:01 AM PDT

29-year-old Serena Williams made a huge statement her first day back at tennis practice yesterday.  She tweeted a pic that will have you blushing pink for days.  She's known for wearing whisper-worthy outfits on the court, but damn.

 

Peep what Serena rocked on the tennis courts to celebrate her first day back when you read on....

 

She's been nursing an injured (a few times over) foot back to health.  And her first day back at tennis practice yesterday looked a lil something like this.

A full body hot pink leotard?  Only 'Rena.  She tweeted in third person:

Look who I spotted on the court. Her first day back...

Was thathot inside that ish?  She surely knows how to make you drool over her perfectly athletic bod.  Glad to see her back on the court though.

 

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN: More ON SET Pics Of Beyonce's New Video

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 08:06 PM PDT

More pics have surfaced from Beyonce's upcoming video.  It's still a mystery what the title will be (it's rumored to be "Girl") and if this is an actual music video for a track off her upcoming album.  But Beyonce promised a new and unparalleled comeback--and this crowned outfit she rocked while working in L.A. today is interesting to say the least.

 

More pics from the set when you read on...

Bey reportedly flew in 200 African male dancers for a distinctive new video, but it's unclear if these pics and outfits are a part of that.

Interesting.

Bey also shot in the Mojave Desert yesterday.  You can check those pics here if you missed it. 

MUSICAL APPEARANCES: Toya Carter, Rick Ross & Wale Visit "106 & Park" + Jay Sean Presents $10,000 To L.A. School

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 07:07 PM PDT

 

Rick Ross and the Maybach Music boys, including Wale, stopped by BET's "106 & Park" today to talk about their music and what's going on with the label.  And Toya Carter was also in the building promo'ing her new reality show "Toya: A Family Affair" premiering tonight.

 

See the pics inside and find out which lucky school got a check for $10,000 from Jay Sean......

Toya hit up "106 & Park" today looking cute in a little black embellished dress and gold platform sandals.

Her new reality show premieres tonight on BET.  Are you watching?

Rick Ross also dropped into "106 & Park" today to talk about Maybach Music.  Ricky will be featured on Estelle's new single "Break My Heart" which drops next week. 

He was joined by Meek Mill, Pill, and Wale of Maybach Music on the set.

 
And kicked it with DJ Khaled backstage.

Cute look for Rocsi. 

 
In other music news......


 

Young Money's Jay Sean teamed up with The Get Schooled Foundation to present $10,000 of computer equipment to Santee High School in Los Angeles.

 


 

He performed at a pep rally for the students.


 

Great cause for the kids!
 

Photogs: Buckner/Nunez

MUSIC FAB: Jill Scott's "So In Love" Ft. Anthony Hamilton

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:19 PM PDT

Jill Scott is back with a vengeance.  One of our fave Philly girls just released her first official single off her upcoming The Light of the Sun album called "So In Love."  And it features her fellow neo-soul homie Anthony Hamilton.  Check the track and what Jill has going on when you read on....

 

Jill Scott released her official first single “So In Love” featuring Anthony Hamilton today on her website.  It's off her upcoming fourth studio album The Light Of The Sun. 

About the track Jill said:

“From the first time I heard the baseline, I wanted to dance” comments Jill. “The song reminds me of family reunions and birthdays...it feels like a 'forever' song. Something I want my son to dance to at his wedding”

The other track she has with Eve, "Shame," is her new buzz track.  And the vid for that premiers April 14th. 

Jilly's also set for a one hour new music special on "The Mo’Nique Show" this April.  Additionally, she will hit Los Angeles and New York City for performances of new material from the album before returning to the New Orleans Superdome July 4th weekend to headline Essence Music Festival alongside Kanye West & Mary J. Blige.

The Light Of The Sun will be released later this year. 

Foolywang Video: The "Other" Man In The Mister Cee Arrest Speaks Out

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:16 PM PDT

We previously reported that Mister Cee was arrested for getting it popping with a male prostitute...and now the man in question is speaking out.  Watch video of the "other" man inside....

The first thing we learn from the new video posted 20-year-old Lawrence Campbell, aka the "other" man in the Mister Cee arrest, is that he is not who people think he is.  He is a self proclaimed drag queen who goes by the name Brooklyn (the Pink Lady). And for the record, he says "Nothing indeed happened in that car."  So why he was in a parked car in a dark alley at 4am with a grown man making "oral sex motions" with NOTHING going on is beyond me.

We go on to learn a lot in the short clip that Brooklyn decided to put out today.  Aside from the many questions we have surrounding this vid--specifically this weave--he says he does not live his life as a woman and he has been going through some things he is now working out.  *eyebrow raised*

He adds that he does not need to sell himself for sex because he makes money other ways (though he doesn't say how).  *other eyebrow raised*

He says this incident is part of a big entertainment scheme to make money.  But, just who benefits from the "business" of a radio DJ hooking up with a drag queen at 4am? He does not say.  But according to Brooklyn, there is a market for that. 

Since the incident happened, people have invited him to host parties and things of that nature, but he does not want profit from his arrest.  He says he feels like people are turning him into an infamous celebrity, yet he does not want to be famous for something he didn't do.

 

Watch the vid in full here:

BANKRUPTCY FILES: Toni Braxton Reveals What She REALLY Spent All Her Money On

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:36 PM PDT

Toni Braxton has seen some serious financial woes over the past few years.  And as she prepares for tonight's debut of her new show Braxton Family Values, she revealed to BlackEnterprise.com what she really spent all her money on.

 

Deets when you read on....

Toni wants to clear up some misconceptions as to why she owes such much money to the IRS and where her bankruptcy and money woes really stem from.  She talked to BlackEnterprise.com mag about the issues. She says it wasn't necessarily a result of overspending like the media wants you to believe, even though she blames the record industry for making artists repay the extravagant amount of money invested in them by the record label.  But it was due to her bad business deals, her medical bills and chronic health issues.

A few excerpts:

You’ve been candid about your bout with lupus and microvascular angina. Recently, you’ve explained that your money woes are health-related. How has your condition had an adverse effect on your finances?

A lot of people don’t understand what lupus is. I have discoid lupus, the kind that affects your organs. I tell people that if you miss that window for early diagnosis, it can be difficult to diagnose and result in heart disease or attack, which was my case when I developed pericarditis [inflammation of the fibrous sac around the heart]. My body was in a flare of the lupus, which caused my heart condition. I had just signed my contract when I was diagnosed and was forced to cancel my Vegas show because my doctor said it would take a good year before I was in any shape to get through an hour and a half performance. I was planning a tour and I had to get out of all of those contracts. Because I tied my money to brokering the [Vegas] deal, I was forced to file for a business bankruptcy to protect myself against people and vendors suing me. It was not because I was overspending or anything I did personally with my finances.

Is it true you will have to be on medication for the rest of you life?

Yes, chronic medication. When you see me looking chunky, it’s because of the steroid injections I receive which make me to appear bloated.

Your first bankruptcy occurred while you were signed to LaFace,but you weren’t able to talk about it. What went wrong?

No I couldn’t [talk about it] because I had a 10-year gag order. After TLC talked publicly about their bankruptcy [the label prohibited] other LaFace artists to talk, but now I can. I sold more than 40 million records, yet my royalty’s were less than $2000 dollars. People don’t understand that this issue went all the way to Congress about bankruptcy. All contracts are null and void except for a recording artist. Can you believe it? But the industry has changed now.

Some reports said that you were overspending and that the result was the financial trouble you experienced. Is that true?

People were reporting things like I bought Gucci flatware. Yes, I treated myself, and it was only $500. If I bought 1000 count sheets, they were from TJ Maxx for about $49, so I wasn’t living extravagantly. Yes, of course I spent money, but when you consider that an artist makes 4 to 7 cents on the dollar for every album sold and they have to pay back $20 million to the label for all the money that was spent to create, promote and sell that album, then, yeah, chances are you’ll end up in a whole lot of debt.

What would you say was the biggest money mistake you've ever made?

Tying up my own money for my Vegas show through my new company, Liberty Entertainment. Because of that, I had to file a business and individual bankruptcy. If I had to do it over again, I would get investors. I understand why you do it yourself because of the security; but putting your own money up isn’t [always] the best idea.

Interesting insight.  Your thoughts?

Source

GUESS: WHO'S OUR FUNNY DADDY?!

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 03:30 PM PDT

 

Guess who's the funny-man daddy to these two precious tots spotted out in L.A. yesterday! The answer when you read on....

 

It's comedian Kevin Hart!  The 32-year-old dad took his two tiny tots--6-year-old daughter Heaven Leigh (pronounced Heavenly) and 3-year-old son Hendrix--out to The Grove.  And despite being recently separated from their mom Torrie, his wife of 8 years, and working his hectic comedy tour, Mr. Hart seems to keep up with daddy duty.

Cute kiddies!

BONUS: Speaking of kiddies, check out this too-cute throwback pic of Drake and his granddad:

 

 

Awww.

Photos via WENN

MUSIC FAB: Alicia Keys Releasing 10 Year Anniversary Album + Rihanna's "Man Down (Remix)" Ft. Eve

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 02:31 PM PDT

Alicia Keys has announced that she will release a special 10-year anniversary disc of her phenomenal debut LP Songs In A Minor.  Get the deets on the release inside, and hear Rihanna's new "Man Down (Remix)" track featuring Eve.....

It's hard to believe it's been ten years since Mrs. Keys-Beatz appeared on the scene.  And to celebrate her decade in the game, the actress, philatnthropist, singer, songwriter and producer will release a special 10th Anniversary Deluxe and Collector’s edition of Songs In A Minor.

The original album, which sold 12 million copies and earned Alicia five Grammys, will be re-released with previously unreleased and original bonus material, such as “A Woman’s Worth” remix featuring Nas, mixtape version of “Juiciest” ; “Fallin” the Ali soundtrack version; and the previously unreleased “Typewriter,” “If I Was Your Woman” Original Funky Demo version and "Butterflyz (The Drumline Mix)."

Sidenote: Butterflyz is still one of my fave A-Keys songs, so I love that she's putting out the even more sensual version featured in the Drumline movie.

The Deluxe Edition two-disc set and Collector’s Edition three-disc set will feature very special packaging and an enhanced booklet featuring new liner notes from Alicia and a documentary, specifically created for this release with brand new interviews with the singer and other album collaborators. 

Talking about the disc, Alicia said:

“It’s incredibly surreal for me to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of songs in A minor,” says Keys. “Looking back on the journey, I’m truly moved by my fans and friends who’ve been with me and have supported me throughout my career. This album is possibly the most precious to me, as your first album only happens once, and so songs in A minor will always hold a special place in my life that’s filled with amazing memories. I’m so proud that the songs are still being enjoyed around the world, and I’m crazy excited to share, through the 10th Anniversary Edition, songs never heard before, and even more of my debut album with you.”

 

Alicia plans to commemorate the 10th Anniversary by performing an intimate concert for her fans at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre on June 30th. The show, titled “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys,” will feature Alicia performing solo with her piano.  She will tell stories and sing her classics. Tickets for the show will go on sale on May 6th via Ticket Master.

Also, she will perform on the BET Awards on June 26th and an hour-long special on Alicia will air on the network in late June around the album release.

Somebody's going to be a busy mama this summer.

 

And Rihanna has released the "Man Down" track from her LOUD album and Philly's finest, Eve, hopped on the track.  It may not be an official version, but worth the listen anyway.

Listen to Rihanna's "Man Down" (Remix) Ft. Eve above.

MORE MADEA: Lauren London, Bow Wow, & Another "Big Happy Family" Tailer

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 01:41 PM PDT

As Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family movie edges closer, we've got more sneak peeks.  Hit the jump for Lauren London & her on-screen boo Bow Wow on the set, plus the new trailer debuting today.  HELLLLER!

YBF chick Lauren London (who plays "Renee") is starring opposite Bow Wow (as "Byron) in Mr. Perry's much awaited comedy Madea's Big Happy Family.  And above is a first look at the newest still released from the flick.  Apparently they're an on-screen couple--but not without interference from his alleged on-screen baby mama, Teyana Taylor ("Sabrina").

Peep the new trailer debuting on tv today:

Not gonna lie--seems like the perfect Easter weekend movie.  Will you be watching?

Madea's Big Happy Family in theaters April 22nd!
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