Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


OH SNAP! Fantasia & Antwuan Cook Vacay In Barbados...And Fanny's Got An EXTRA Round Belly!

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:31 AM PDT

So much for leaving the married Antwaun Cook alone.  Fantasia tried to kill herself over this dude almost a year ago.  But she came back strong to release her newest album, Back To Me, and said she left HIM.  But clearly...she hasn't.

 

Fanny and Antwaun Cook, were just spotted having a romantic vacation on the beaches of Barbados.  There's been rumors swirling of her being knocked up by 'Twaun as her belly has grown a bit larger over the last few months.  Is it just weight gain for her new movie role?  PICS INSIDE....

Say it aint so 'Tasia!  Looks like she's back in the arms of Antaun Cook--the same person she had a complete spiral over when she "found out" he was married with kids after they started a relationship together.  The twosome--along with Fanny's daughter Zion-- were on the island since Fantasia performed a concert there over the weekend.  And she's raising our eyebrows in this purple one-piece swimsuit as she, her fam, and Antwaun had some fun snorkeling and chillin' on a boat.  Is this a preggers swimsuit body:


 

Antwaun and his wife Paula Cook (they also have 3 kids together) started divorce proceedings back in November (where Fantasia admitted to the judge in a testimony that she had an abortion after becoming pregnant with Antwaun's baby) , but it's nowhere near over we hear.

Yet and still, it looks like Fanny and 'Twaun--who have been dating since 2009 when we first reported their interesting relationship--are back together.

Fantasia signed on to play Mahalia Jackson in an upcoming film, and reportedly is packing on pounds to do so.  So is this belly a result of her movie role weight gain--or is another baby on the way?  Hmmm....

Pics via SPLASH

Kiely Williams Releases "Dinner With Friends" Teaser + Mike Tyson Renews His Vows In Las Vegas

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 08:31 AM PDT

We told you previously that 3LW and Cheetah Girls singer Kiely Williams was shooting a reality show, and in case you care, we've got her show teaser.  Watch it inside and get the deets on Mike Tyson and his wife Lakiha renewing their vows...

 

Coming this Friday, singer and actress Kiely Williams will debut a new show called "Dinner With Friends." She will be joined by groupmate Sabrina Bryan, Shawna Gaspard, J.Ryan La Cour and Asia Shabazz.  Oh joy.

In the clip below, the friends get together for dinner and answer a series of questions about each other. 

 

Watch the teaser for "Dinner With Friends" here:

You gotta do something when there's no more Cheetah Grls.  Maybe former groupmate Raven Symone could her on to her new show...

 

And in couples' news......

Mike Tyson renewed his vows to his wife Lakiha Tyson in a surprise ceremony at the M Resort in Las Vegas over the weekend. 

Guests arrived at the event expecting to celebrate with the couple for a joint birthday party (Mike and Lakiha were both born in June) but the pair surprised guests by appearing in wedding attire and jumping the broom again.  Originally married in a small chapel in 2009, this time around, the pair had a traditional Muslim ceremony.

Congrats to the couple!

 

 

The Randomness

1.  Ricky Romance explains what happened during dispute with a club bouncer at The Playhouse.  Apparently he just had to pee.  Story. 

2.  Diddy's New Jersey mansion hits the market for $13.5M.  Story.

PERFORMANCE VIDS: Alicia Keys Celebrates The Deluxe Edition Of "Songs In A Minor" On "GMA"

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 07:51 AM PDT

Alicia Keys stopped by "GMA" this morning to talk about the 10th anniversary of her debut album Song In A Minor, which is being re-released in stores today as a deluxe edition with new songs, videos and documentaries about the music.  Get the deets inside...

In addition to performing "Empire State Of Mind Part 2," "A Woman's Worth," "Butterflyz" and "Fallin," Alicia Keys talked to Robin Roberts about her struggles in the industry and what the Songs In A Minor project means to her.

She performed outside the GMA studios sitting at her piano with a small orchestra.

By the way, Ms. Keys is producing a Broadway play in the fall called “Stick Fly” at the Lyceum Theater.  The play will chronicle the interactions and revelations within a well-to-do black family at its home in Martha’s Vineyard.   

Watch Alicia's interview and performance of "Butterflyz" here:

 

 

"Empire State Of Mind Part 2":

 

 

"Fallin": 

 

 

Beyonce Sits Down With Piers Morgan To Discuss Babies & Making History, Rocks Secret Show For London Fans

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Beyonce was a busy lady yesterday.  She taped her sit-down with CNN's Piers Morgan, hit Harrod's with him to do a little shopping (and picked up a couple of her albums), and then took the heli with her hubby to put on a secret show for her biggest fans last night.

 

We've got her hour-long Piers Morgan interview plus video from her wild show inside....

Beyonce ran the world...at least London....in a canary flapper dress last night with a secret set at the intimate West London Shepherd's Bush Empire.  She celebrated the launch of her new album - 4 -by treating her fans, fam, and friends with a Belvedere sponsored wild performance just 1 day after her history making Glastonbury gig.

The VIP area had Beyonce's hubby Jay-Z kickin' front row of the balcony with mama-in-law Tina, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessie J, Stella McCartney, Alexandra Burke, designers Tom Ford and Matthew Williamson, Mr. Hudson, and Adele.

Performance list: Run the World, Best Thing I Never Had, Halo, Work it Out, Irreplaceable, Single Ladies & Listen. She also rocked a medley of covers from Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and The Kings of Leon's "Sex is on Fire."  Pics of Gwyneth and Jay spotted arriving:
 


And pics of Jey and Bey taking a helicopter to West London:

Fab times indeed...

Here's the full video of Beyonce sitting down for an interview on Piers Morgan Tonight:

If you don't have time to watch the whole thing--here's a couple of highlight vids below and HERE where she clears up her plans to have a baby. And speaks on how hard it is for her to not speak about how crazy in love she is with her husband.



MUSIC FAB: Kelly Rowland's Cover Art For "Here I Am" + Drake's Video For "Marvin's Room"

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 05:57 AM PDT

After her hot performance on the 2011 BET Awards, Kelly Rowland keeps the buzz going by dropping the cover art for her next album Here I Am.  See the cover inside and check out Drake's video for "Marvin's Room."

 

Kelly Rowland has released the cover art for her third solo cd, Here I Am, which hits stores on July 26. The Universal/Motown album will feature production from David Guetta, Tricky Stewart, Rodney Jerkins, and Rico Love and include the #1 single "Motivation" featuring Lil' Wayne.

 

And in music videos.....

 

Drake has released the video for "Marvin's Room" which has proven to be very popular and has been remixed by Chris Brown and Teyana Taylor among others. 

Watch the video above and see Drake get emotional and pour his heart out over a bottle of beer.

 

BONUS:

1.  Listen to Chris Brown's remix of Drizzy's "Marvin's Room" below:

Dallas Mav Champion Shawn Marion Kicks Off Reality Show With A Trophy Pool Party

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 05:39 AM PDT

NBA World Champion Shawn ‘The Matrix’ Marion wasted no time dipping into the reality show world.  We mentioned a while back he was interested in shooting a show around himself and the women in his life (you know...like T.O. did already).  And he hosted a big ass pool party to ccontinue his champ celebration...with cameras rolling.

 

Pics inside...

With his upcoming reality show, “The Ladies In My Life” and in celebration of Shawn Marion’s 1st NBA Championship with The Dallas Mavericks, Shawn had chicks in bikinis and his homies and a few lucky fans over for a celebration pool party!

The "exclusive and private event" was held at his 14,000 sq foot estate and sponsored by Belvedere, Red Bull and Budweiser.

We've heard Shawn is a good guy and not like your typical baller.  But you never know.  Will you be watching his show?

Photos: Maddox.com

Beyonce Shops It Up At Harrod's, Sets Records & Sits For Post-Glastonbury Interview

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:51 AM PDT

Beyonce is chillin' out today after her big show for Glastonbury last night.  SHe was spotted shopping at the popular Harrod's today. 

 

And the folks over at BBC2 were very happy with Bey after her Glastonbury concert as she doubled their viewing audience drawing in 2.5 million viewers to their channel, a record.  She also sat for a post-concert interview and we have it along with pics from the show inside......

Beyonce Knowles was snapped leaving London's Harrods after recording a piece for an edition of Life Stories with Piers Morgan yesterday.

Somebody's still basking in the glow of her Glastonbury performance.

 

 

For last night's performance, Bey wore this Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2010 mini dress. It was embellished with Swarovski crystals and teamed with a pair of hot pants, black sparkling booties and a gold buckle belt.

 

I guess she performed "Bootylicious" too.

And she had her support system in the audience. Husband Jay-Z, Steve Stoute, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jay Electronica.

 

 

In her post-concert interview, Beyonce shares that the night's performance was literally dreamlike and she feels like she has arrived as a rockstar.  Watch Bey talking about living out a dream in front of millions here:

  

Photos via SplashNews/Simon Earl

BET AWARDS EXTRAS: Kevin Hart's "The Real Husbands" With Tami Roman + Pics From The Audience & Backstage

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:30 AM PDT

Last night the 2011 BET AWARDS went down in Los Angeles and we've got pics from the audience and backstage that we didn't post last night. Plus those "Real Househusband" skits featuring Bobby Brown, Tami Roman and Nick Cannon.

Nia Long is pregant and fabulous....in heels! 


 

Hey Nia!

 

Mary J. Blige showed off her banging figure last night after opening the show.

"The Game" star Hosea Chanchez wore custom suits from AKOO Clothing Designs in New York for the show. He presented on stage with his co-stars Meagan Good and Pooch Hall.

And LeToya Luckett was seen at the show. She came with her ex-Slim Thug.  Verrrry intersting....

Diddy's sons were there:  Quincy, Christian and Justin.  We barely recognized Quincy with that hair....

Lil' Wayne got a kiss from one of the women in his life....his daughter Reginae.


 

Ashanti was there with her boo Nelly.  So I guess they're "back together".


 

Flo-Rida was in the audience with Melyssa Ford--his new chick-o-the-month.

Their song is a classic....however, did anyone notice how out of tune/key/ Alexander O'Neal was?  But Cherrelle looked great. 

The Five Heartbeats reunited and they still look good.  Heeeey Leon....


 

The Smiths (Will, Willow, Jada, Jaden) kicked it in the audience.


 

We love those shoes Idris Elba.  His sexiness was just on 100 last night.

Lady Snoop...Shante Broadus was there.

 


 

Taraji P. Henson sparkled.  Not the most flattering dress for her bangin' bod but she can pull off almost anything.


 

Chris Brown posed with his awards back in the press room.

 

And a few red carpet extras:

We heart Jilly!

And Romeo, Toccara, and Tracee Ellis Ross all hit the carpet looking nice.

Throughout the show, host Kevin Hart presented a series of skits about "The Real Househusbands of Hollywood."  Of course, they featured his celeb friends as cast... and many surprises including Tami Roman. And also, Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal performed "Saturday Love." 

 

Watch Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal here:

 

 

 

Watch Kevin Hart and Tami Roman here:

 

 

And if you missed the show, here's the full list of winners:

      

Best Female R&B Artist: Rihanna

Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown        

Best Group: Diddy-Dirty Money        

Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary        

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj        

Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kanye West        

Best New Artist: Wiz Khalifa        

Best Collaboration: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes “Look At Me Now”        

Video of the Year: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes "Look At Me Now”        

Video Director of the Year: Chris Robinson        

Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson        

Best Actor: Idris Elba        

Young Stars Award: Jaden Smith and Willow Smith           

Best Movie: For Colored Girls        

Subway Sportwoman of the Year: Serena Williams

Subway Sportman of the Year: Michael Vick·        

Centric Award: Marsha Ambrosius “Far Away”        

Best International Act: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria) and D’Banj (Nigeria)         

Coca-Cola Viewer’s Choice Award: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at me Now"       

Humanitarian Award: Steve Harvey

Lifetime Achievement Award: Patti LaBelle
 

 

 

TRAVEL FAB: The Obama Family Goes On Safari!

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:20 AM PDT

We told you previously that the Obama family would be spending their weekend on a safari while in Botswana, and we have the pics of the First Fam wrapping up their South African journey inside....

First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha, Malia, and their extended fam made a goodwill trip through South Africa and Botswana last week and capped it off with an open-air safari this weekend.

 

 

Looks like the family spotted something wild and fascinating.

 

During the trip, Mrs. O made a stop with Sasha at Borakanelo, a restaurant in the village of Mochudi, Botswana.  The fam was back home in the U.S.A. Sunday night.

Mrs. Obama told reporters accompanying her that she was a "direct representative" of her husband during stops in South Africa and neighboring Botswana.

Her agenda included meeting with Nelson Mandela and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu, dining with Oprah Winfrey, visiting key places of anti-apartheid era, urging young people to succeed and gauging efforts to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic gripping sub-Saharan Africa. At the trip's end, she and her family went on this safari in a big-game reserve. 

Fab trip indeed.

 

 

Photos via Associated Press

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