Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

PARTY GIRLS: Meagan Good & Brandy Live It Up In L.A.

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 08:12 AM PDT

Meagan Good was doing her usual party girl routine last night as she was spotted hitting up Trousdale nightclub in L.A.  Pics of her rocking sneakers and Brandy also hitting o the same club when you read on...

Meagan rocked a oose tank and tight jeans and Batman Converse to Trousdale nightclub last night.  Looks like she's tired of getting harrassed by the paps, so she enlisted this huge dude to escort her to and from the club.  How nice of him...

 

Brandy was there as well last night:

She threw on jeans and pumps and a cardi for a relaxed club look.

She's had a big week too.  Her daughter Sy'Rai turned 9 this past Thursday. And she just kicked off filming her new role "Ella" on the upcoming movie/show "Drop Dead Diva," as well as had a promo shoot with photographer Derek Blanks.  Nice!

Pics via SPLASH

Grant And Myla Hill Cover "CHOP CHOP" Magazine's Summer 2011 Issue + Gabrielle Union Gets Stylistic For PEOPLE

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 07:56 AM PDT

 

Grant Hill and his daughter Myla are covering the Summer 2011 issue of CHOP CHOP Magazine--complete with daddy getting interviewed by his oldest daughter--while Gabrielle Union shares her style secrets in the July 2011 issue of PEOPLE Magazine StyleWatch. Get the deets and see the pics inside......

Grant chatted with his oldest daughter, 9-year-old Myla, in a new interview with Chop Chop magazine.

In the adorable interview just in time for Father's Day, Grant Hill gets interviewed by Myla for CHOP CHOP Magazine.  She asks her dad about his favorite foods, basketball and how often he eats (to be healthy). 

Read it here:

 

Grant Hill and his gorge wife Tamia also have another daughter, 4-year-old Lael Rose.

Meanwhile....Gabrielle Union covers the July 2011 issue of PEOPLE Magazine StyleWatch and shares her style secrets.

In the issue, Gabby offers up her Sexy Style Secrets, and reveals that her man Dwyane Wade is the fashionista of the couple pushes Gabby to "bring it" with the fashion:

WHITE NIGHTS

You'll catch the actress wearing lots of white before Labor Day, but with good reason – beau Dwyane Wade plays for the Miami Heat! "Whenever you go to a game, it's a white-out – everyone wears white outfits," she says (here sporting Elie Tahari to an L.A. event). "I've gotten really creative with white. And if you don't go too tight, it looks good on most people!"

HOOP DREAMS

The Neutrogena spokeswoman confesses to a major hoop earrings addiction. "I live in hoops: classic, funky, high end. I've never seen a hoop that didn't agree with me," she gushes. That doesn't mean she's shelling out for her huge collection, though: "I love going to Cost Plus, it's so easy to grab a bunch. Funky ones, ones with splashes of color, all-purpose ones. They're like $4.95!"

CAMPAIGN PLATFORM

"The platform stiletto is a girl's best friend," she says of her go-to shoe. "It's sexy but not painful. You can really get your strut on without your feet being tortured!"

JUMP AROUND

The statuesque beauty makes pulling off a potentially tricky jumpsuit look easy, but she's got a behind-the-scenes secret: "My tip when getting a jumpsuit is to get a size bigger," she shares. "Nothing looks worse than when it's stretching across your hips and butt. A bigger size can actually make you look smaller!"

NO PAIN, NO GAIN

Who needs a stylist when you've got Dwyane Wade to help dress you? "My honey is into fashion, and he told me to bring it. When I walked out of the closet, he said 'Wow!'" she says of this Mandalay dress, worn to a LeBron James-hosted bash. "That was a night I suffered for beauty. I got wobbly in those shoes, but they looked great in the picture!"


BLING IT ON

"My rule for sparkle is that there's no such thing as too sparkly!" the actress says of ultra-glam dresses like this strapless Nicole Miller mini – though she adds that it's best to play down the rest of the look.

ARM CANDY

The actress, who says she gets fit à deux with Wade, is proudest of her toned triceps. "My favorite feature is my arms – I work hard for them!" she says. "I've never met a tank top I don't like!"

BEACH ESSENTIALS

The star’s vacation checklist is incredibly simple: "When I go on vacation, I pack sunblock, maxidresses, lots of bikinis and a cowboy hat."

JEAN-IUS

Of her favorite pair of jeans, DL1961's "Nicole" ultra skinny, she gushes, "It says four-way stretch and really means it. For girls who like to eat every now and again, girls with butts and thighs, they're amazing!" Her pals love the style too: "They really are like the 'Traveling Pants'; my friends borrow my jeans and they literally look good on everyone – on all different bodies!"

SAVING GRACE

"I like to mix high-end, designer things with funkier, less expensive pieces," she says of her signature style. "I go to Cost Plus and Target and get hoops or power cuffs. There are lots of great pieces you can have fun with. I call it 'balling on a budget'!"

 

Interesting.

 

RUMOR CONTROL: Tawanna Iverson Says Cheating Ain't The Issue

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 06:11 AM PDT

Apparently rumors were flying that Tawanna Iverson filed for divorce this past week...for a second time...from her baller hubby Allen because he was caught with a mistress.  But Tawanna says that's not the case.  Deets inside....

Tawanna filed for divorce the first time back in March 2010.  And she cited the marriage was "irretrievably broken".  She cited the exact same thing in her dvorce papers she just filed again last week.

Rumors flew that she caught Allen with another woman and a mistress broke up their marriage.  Given, Allen isn't known to be the most faithfu husband in the NBA.  But if that was the real reason--Tawanna would have divorced him a long time ago.

Instead, his wife of 10 years told TMZ that she and Allen simply grew apart.

"Cheating in the marriage has never been an issue. My decision to divorce has nothing to do with another woman...Sometimes people just grow apart and it's just that simple...Many people want this to be more complicated than that and it's not."

So there you have it.  Tawanna's asking for sole custody of their kids and half his money and assets.  Here we go...

 

Ever Wonder What Vivica's Man Slimm Looks Like Sans Hat & Shades?

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 05:37 PM PDT

Vivica A. Fox was spotted out with her man Slimm recently and we have  a pic of him without his shades.  See the pics inside to see Slimm's eyes revealed....

Engaged couple Vivica A. Fox and Slimm were spotted at the the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con event yesterday.  And we barely recognized her boo.

And Auntie Viv didn't look so bad herself.  Well you said you always wondered if Slimm's hair was attached to his hat.  Now you know....

Pics via SPLASH

 

WHAT'S BEEF? Frank Ocean Calls Chris Brown "Ike Turner" On Twitter

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:11 PM PDT

"Novocaine" singer Frank Ocean is beefing with Chris Brown...and it's getting ugly.  Fightin' words are being thrown around and Frank just said Chris Brown reminded him of a young Sisqo...or Ike Turner.  Ouch.....deets inside.....

 

Another Friday...another Twitter beef.  This time, Chris Brown is taking on Odd Future's singer/rapper Frank Ocean.  It does seem like Chris paid Frank's singer a compliment on a recent twitter post....but by the time Frank read it....the ish went left.  WAY LEFT!

Words were tossed around and it wasn't pretty.

First, Chris said....

 

Then Frank seemed to think Chris was talking out the side of his neck because he said....

Then Chris said.....

 

Chris was also responding in part to Tyler the Creator, also of Odd Future, who was in on the ish talkin':

 

Wow.....those anger management courses really seem to be helping Chris.  And for the umpteenth time...WHERE ARE CHRIS' PUBLICISTS? SMH........
 

REVEALED! Meet Dwight Howard's Girlfriend Christine Vest....

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:25 PM PDT

We posted pics of 25-year-old Magic baller Dwight Howard with his new girlfriend earlier.  And it may have been the first time WE have seen her.  But we hear they've been a couple for about a year.

 

Deets on his new chick inside...

Meet Christine Vest.  We're told the hot baller has been dating her for about a year now.  And they have plenty of things in common.

23-year-old Christine put her 5'11 height to good use and played college basketball at California State in Chico, CA.  And she also appealed to his Christian loving side...she says she loves to sing gospel music.  We all know how Dwight used to talk constantly about how important the Bible and his religion was to his life when he first entered the league.

Ms. Vest is from Winnetka (part of L.A.), CA and is trying to embark on a singing career.  Here's some pics of the pretty lady:


 

She just joined twitter a couple weeks ago so no juicy nuggets about Dwight have been dropped...yet.

Here's a couple vids of her singing for her Youtube fans:

By the way, Christine says she plans to have a career working with children...you know...if this singing thing doesn't work out. 

Beyonce Goes Behind-The-Scenes Of Target Promo Shoot, May Hit "X-Factor UK" To Help Kelly, Gets An Invite To The ACADEMY

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 02:23 PM PDT

Beyonce's making all kinds of news today.  She's giving her fans a peek into her behind the scenes promo commercial for her special album for Target, there's rumors that she will appear on "X-Factor UK" to help Kelly Rowland and her judging duties, and she's just been invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

 

Deets inside...

(Excuse the autostart--blame ET) Beyonce appeared on "Entertainment Tonight" last night as she gave access to behind-the-scenes of her commercial and promo for her special 4 deluxe album she's making exclusively for Target.

Bey talked about being a role model all her life--since she has a younger sister, she revealed that her fans actually named this new album, and more.  Check it.

Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that Mrs. Knowles-Carter may be appearing on this upcoming season of "X-Factor UK," which her former groupmate Kelly Rowland is judging.  Supposedly, Kelly tapped Beyonce to help her pick her choice of final 3 contestants to battle it out at the finale.

And it looks like Beyonce is joining the Academy!  We all know her acting skills aint the bomb.com, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited her and 177 other artists to join the prestigious organization who is responsible for voting for the Academy Awards.  There's over 6,000 member currently.  The Associated Press reports:

Beyonce Knowles, Russell Brand, David Duchovny and "King's Speech" director Tom Hooper have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

Other invitees include actors Bradley Cooper, Gerard Butler, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Garner, Jesse Eisenberg and Ellen Page; "The Kids Are All Right" writer-director Lisa Cholodenko; writer Aaron Sorkin; Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and the academy's new chief operations officer, Ric Robertson.

By the way, she posted the next single from her 4 album, "I Care," on her site today to continue the countdown to her LP release.  She said about the album: "4 takes on matters of the heart with a mixture of ballads, mid- and up-tempos, all built aound classic songwriting."

Nia Long Confirms Her Baby's Father Is INDEED San Antonio Baller Ime Udoka

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:16 PM PDT

With Nia Long showing off her baby bump and revealing her pregnancy a couple days ago, it left us wondering who the child's father is.  And she confirmed today it's exactly who we speculated.  Deets inside...

 

YBF chick Nia Long, 40, has confirmed that she and her boyfriend Ime Udoka, 33, of the San Antonio Spurs (he was actually released from the team back in January so not sure if he's going to play in the league next season) are expecting their first child together.  And the baby is due this fall.

The couple told People.com in a statement today:

"This is the most exciting time in our lives."

"Words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers."

Well isn't that special. The two have been dating for two years, and Nia has an 10-year-old son named Massai, Jr. from a previous relationship. Congrats again to the couple!

GET READY: Rihanna Set To Release New Music This Fall

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:10 PM PDT

You can't front on Rihanna's musical output, whether you like her vocal skills or not, she's cranked out five albums in five years and she's not slowing down. And now we can expect new music in the fall.  Deets inside.....

Though it seems like we are getting a new radio hit off her LOUD album every other month, Rihanna continues to put out music.

Earlier on his KISS FM radio show, Ryan Seacrest revealed:

“We can confirm that Rihanna is currently working on material and will release a brand new album this fall.”

But Rihanna took to Twitter to clarify the comments from Ryan saying,

“The #LOUDera continues with more new music to add to ur collection!!!"

So will it be LOUD-remixed or LOUD-reloaded...same album with extra bonus tracks and remixes? Stay tuned.....

 

Dwight Howard Spotted On A Parisian Vacay With NEW GIRLFRIEND?

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Orlando Magic baller, and "Basketball Wives" cast member Royce Reed's baby's daddy, Dwight Howard, was spotted vacaying in Paris yesterday with some pretty company.  Looks like he's got a new girlfriend in his life.

 

Pics of the couple when you read on...

 

What better way to take some time off from the season to parlay around the Eiffel Tower in Paris with your boo. Adidas spokesman Dwight Howard was spotted doing just that with his mystery boo:

The two got silly together while snapping some pics.

 

Royce weeps.

Pics via SPLASH

Erykah Badu, Bun B, & Too Short Honor Tupac For His 40th Birthday

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 10:34 AM PDT

 

Bun B, Too Short, Erykah Badu and Mike Epps were among the celebs who came out the celebrate what would have been Tupac's 40th birthday. See the pics inside and watch Erykah Badu perform......

 

Thursday night, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation threw a benefit concert to raise money for the foundation (which supports arts programs for kids) and celebrate what would have been Tupac's 40th birthday.  Ironically, the event happened one day after a man confessed to shooting Tupac in 1994. 

Mike Epps hosted the event.

He posed with Tupac's mom Afeni Shakur and a fan at the event.

 

Afeni also posed with rapper Khia.  I know this was a positive event and all but DAMN KHIA?!  WTF is this ish you got on?


 

Jasmine Guy (a close friend of Tupac) was also there.  She posed with actor TC Carson.  She's looking nice and...seasoned...these days.

Rick Ross hit the stage for the show.


 

When Erykah Badu was asked about Tupac she said: "He came at a time when people weren't looking for a savior, they were looking for someone who looked like them.  But saviors, sometimes are just doing the work, they are just doing their job." 

 

Pics via FreddyO.com

Watch Erykah perform "On & On" here:
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