Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Alicia Keys Gives Concert & CD Signing To Fans In NYC

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 08:09 AM PDT

Alicia Keys kept the celebration going yesterday in NYC to celebrate The Release Of "Songs In A Minor 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition." She did a special CD signing event at POPMARKET and then a concert for her fans at Joe's Pub.

 

Pics and video of her singing live inside...

Alicia showed off her arm art while igning cd's for her fans yesterday at the Morrison Hotel Gallery.

How cute!

And then she gave a special performance to her fans at Joe's Pub:

Here's vid of her singing "Black Bird":

Have you copped the album yet?

SPORTS FAB: Chris Bosh's Bachelor Party Weekend + Serena Williams & Seth Myers Do ESPY Promo Video

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 07:25 AM PDT

Chris Bosh was spotted in Las Vegas over the weekend for his 4-day bachelor party.  Why not when his fiancee Adrienne Williams had a week long Bachelorette party in the Bahamas.  Find out what Chris and the boys did plus watch Serena Williams new promo for the ESPY Awards.

With Chris Bosh set to marry Adrienne Wiliams in Miami in July, the Miami Heat baller took off to Las Vegas over the weekend to kick it with the fellas for a bachelor bash.


 

Over the weekend, Chris and the fellas had a weekend they dubbed "The Hangover 3."  The four-day party on the Strip included New Orleans Hornets Jarrett Jack and Pops Mensah-Bonsu.

The fellas landed in Vegas on Thursday and fired off a few rounds at a shooting range before heading to dinner at N9NE Steak house. On Friday, they had dinner at Lavo before Criss Angel's show, "Believe" where Criss pulled Chris onstage and made him a part of the performance.   Then they hit the Boom Box at Marquee.  Hope nothing naughty went down cuz y'all know Adrienne would lose her sh*t.

On Saturday they played paintball partied at Tao, before capping off the weekend on Sunday with a "Rat Pack" casino night at Caesars and a Mark Curry comedy show, according to the NY Post.  Chris and Adrienne's wedding is set for this July in Miami.

 

And also in the world of sports......

 

Serena Williams may not end this year as the superstar of Wimbledon, but she just might be "Prom" Queen of all ESPN sports. 

In a funny promo for the ESPY awards, Serena stars as a prom queen, complete with long white gloves, who uses her singing and musical skills to entice a new man....comedian Seth Meyers (this year's host of the ESPYs).  

Watch a jazzy Serena use her clarinet to entice Seth:

 

 

The Randomness:

1.  Rick Ross sued after deadly pit bull attack. Story.

Kelly Rowland Gets FAB In Victoria Beckham+Beyonce's "Dreaming" Japan Bonus Track

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:45 AM PDT

Kelly Rowland headed to work yesterday in a hot Victora Beckham Spring 2011 dress in the season's IT color of orange.  And we've got pics of her fabness, plus Beyonce's bonus track for her Japan fans called "Dreaming," when you read on...

Loves this.  Kelly paired the dress with a pair of platform blue suede pumps as the new "X-Factor: UK" judge hit up auditions in Cardiff yesterday.  Hot.

Meanwhile, her girl Beyonce's, who performed on the "X-Factor: France" last night, bonus track for her Japan fans has leaked.  Check out "Dreaming."  We feelin' it?

By the way, word has it that Bey laced her little sis Solange with 25 pairs of shoes for her 25th birthday last week.  She had Saks deliver 25 designer pair to take over Solo's closet on her special day.  WOW.  Must be nice....

PREMIERE FAB: Celebs Gear Up For "Transformers 3"!

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:32 PM PDT

Celebs hit the red carpet for Tuesday night's big Transformers 3 premiere.  The movie hits theaters today (Wednesday), and we've got pics of the celeb fans and cast at the NYC premiere inside....

Gabrielle Union got cozy with her man Dwyane Wade on the carpet.  It was a big set-up in the middle of Times Square with the cars and all...so it looks like fun times ensued:

Gorgeous Gabby rocked this black lace and tie-side panel dress for the occasion.

Loves the makeup.

Co-star Tyrese Gibson kicked it with the crowd.

And with his co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.  Non-YBF sidenote: I think I'm gonna like Rosie better than Meagan Fox.  She gorge and looks like she can actually act.  Plus, she's dating bad ass Jason Statham in real life.

Ty kicked it with his homies Dwyane, Rev. Run and Diggy Simmons.

Lookin' good Tyrese.

The Smith kids--Willow and Jaden--hit the carpet of course.

Loving Willow's vintage Fresh Prince shirts she's been rocking these days.

Who else is hitting theaters soon to see Transformers 3??

Beyonce Takes Over "X-Factor: France", Preps 30 Minute "Year of 4" Doc For MTV/BET

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 04:16 PM PDT

As if her million other performances these last couple weks weren't enough, Beyonce took over the "X Factor: France" show tonight.  She just hopped off the stage a few hours ago after looking like she had the time of her life performing.

 

Peep her "Run The World" and "Best Thing I Never Had" performances inside.  Plus her new upcoming documentary for MTV and BET....

Chick hit the stage with all kinds of energy and even threw it in the judges faces.  But they loved it.  Peep the vids.

 

In other news, even though her 4 album dropped today, the promo continues.  "The Year of 4" documentary on MTV and BET is taking viewers on a journey through the artistic process of Mrs. Knowles-Carter in a half-hour television special premiering on Thursday, June 30th at 7 PM ET/PT.  Here's a snippet frm the press release:

"Beyoncé: Year of 4" is the story of Beyoncé's return as an independent woman navigating her company through the rough waters of the music industry, making a personal album that's unlike anything she's ever done. After the much anticipated "I AM..." tour ends, Beyoncé finds herself in dire need of a break. Being a workaholic, and wholly dedicated to her career, she never considered taking a year off, but finally listens to her mother's advice and disappears from the public's eye. On her year off, Beyoncé travels the world, spends time with her family and husband, Jay-Z (documented by her with her own camera). She gives herself time to reflect on what she's accomplished and decide what the next chapter of her life will look like. She refuses to let her meteor-like career pass her by and decides to take control of her business, while making an album that is heartfelt and personal. She returns to the studio where she opens up the range of musical choices and invites artists of all genres and styles to collaborate with her. Drawing from the music she grew up listening to in the 90's, like Michael Jackson, Prince and Boyz ll Men, she creates a sound that is warm and familiar, yet futuristic and experimental. On "4," Beyoncé makes a conscious effort to do something completely different without playing to the mainstream expectations of her... and she succeeds.

Even though she feels completely at home at the studio, the process of taking over her company proves to be harder than expected. Having her father by her side all those years, Beyoncé is - for the first time in her life - in charge of all aspects of her business.

Beyoncé discovers that her new found independence might be a difficult challenge, but she won't give up because she wants to set an example for women all over the world. Women can be the masters of their own universe.

 

 

 

Viewers will also be able to watch encore presentations of the “Beyoncé: Year of 4” special on VH1 and Palladia at 7:30 PM ET/PT as well as on MTV.com, VH1.com, BET.com, MTV HITS and MTV JAMS on Thursday, June 30th immediately following the premiere.

Lil' Wayne Skateboarding At The Fantasy Factory + SWV Talks New Music & Reality Show + Sway Calloway Takes Over For Eminem

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 04:05 PM PDT

Lil' Wayne and the YMCMB took some time off from making music to hop on their skateboards at Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory. See the pics inside and find out about  SWV's new album and reality show and who's taking over Angela Yee's former Shade 45 spot inside...

 

 

Famed skateboarder Drama (Rob Dyrdek's cousin) entertained Lil' Wayne, Lil' Twist and Lil' Chuckee at the Fantasy Factory recently.  The group rode their skateboards, played basketball and jumped in the foam pit. 

Drama showed Weezy a few skills on the skateboard.  Then they played some ball:

So what's it like to hang with Young Money?   Drama said,

“I’m not even going to try to play cool guy here, it was so crazy sitting there with Wayne, talking like a regular dude trying to figure out how to ollie higher and trying to learn how to boardslide.  The entire Cash Money family are some of the coolest most mellow dudes in the industry when they’re able to just relax.”

Anything that keeps you sober Weezy....

Also in music news.....

SWV have reunited for reals and are working on a new album.  But what will it sound like?  Lead singer Coko said, the album with have the, "Same style just new millennium. Kick it up a notch, take it to the next level, but we're still going to be ourselves."  The album is expected out later in the year.

Also, the ladies are filming a reality show that they hope will get picked up but a major network.  But filming wasn't easy.  Coko said,

"For me, it may be a little hard because I'm a little moody, so I may have to take some time off from taping and take a break."

But Lelee added,

"I had fun. If I can be me and other people enjoy it, then it's alright with me... it's just a regular day with cameras."

 

Taj said the show will dig deep into their girl group drama and what conflicts led to their break.

"We're going to be honest about it," Taj says. "Every day is not perfect.  They (young girls) have to understand it's not an easy road. It's hard as hell out here and it doesn't get easy at all. The more successful you become, the more work you have to put in. We want them to realize that you just don't put on a cute little bra top and sing a note and dance and everything is gold."

And now that Angela Yee has moved over to Power 105 to cut up every morning with The Breakfast Club (Charlamagne and DJ Envy), Emeinem found someone to take that morning spot on his Shade 54 Sirius/XM station:


 

It's been announced that MTV's own Sway Calloway will host a live weekday morning show on Em’s music channel.

The show launches on Monday, July 18 at 8:00 am ET and will air  Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET.

Speaking about the new gig, Sway said,

"I’m constantly striving to be a part of winning teams and movements, and Shade 45 on SiriusXM embodies this spirit,” said Sway Calloway. “We plan to tap into hip-hop and pop culture, global and domestic news and classic and groundbreaking new music. This is truly a labor of passion for me with two of the best at what they do, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg. We plan to make more history!”

And Eminem is equally excited about Sway's new gig.  He said,

"I got my start on radio with Sway and so it only makes sense for things to come full-circle and have him join the family at Shade 45,” said Eminem. “I'm looking forward to the honor of Sway making mornings better on Shade 45."  

Nice!

BONUS:

Here's a throwback pic of Sway and a few famous friends we got our hands on.  Can you pick out every celeb in the pic?

 

WAXY LADY: Alicia Keys Unveils Her New Wax Statue From Madame Tussauds!

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 03:32 PM PDT

She just got waxed!  Alicia Keys debutes her brand new wax figure from Madame Tussauds today in NYC.  She showed off the new addition directly after her performance on "Good Morning America" this AM.

 

Pics of her waxy counterpart inside....

We can't say we think this wax figure looks exactly like Ms. Keys, but it's cool thing to have nonetheless.

Alicia's celebrating today's release of her Songs In A Minor 10-year-anniversary Deluxe Edition album.  You feelin' her replica?

 

BONUS: 

Alicia tweeted this pic with her little brother Cole and singer Erika Rose this morning saying she was so happy to be celebrating her 10-year-anniversary.  Sweet.

Kevin Hart Recaps His First BET Awards Hosting Stint...And The Chris/Rihanna Award Drama+YBF's Red Carpet Chats From The Weekend

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 02:51 PM PDT

Just in case you haven't had enough BET Awards coverage to hold you over till next year.....The YBF caught up with 2011 host Kevin Hart backstage immediately after his HI-larious stint Sunday night. He dished on what REALLY happened with the whole Chris/Rihanna award mixup, plus all his personal highlights from the night.

 

That video plus us chopping it up with Keri Hilson, Diggy Simmons, Laz Alonso and more at Debra Lee's BET Awards Dinner inside....

BET's Stephen Hill has since issued a statement of apology for BET messing up the award for Viewer's Choice Sunday night on their end.  The extra awkward moment of Fan Tiffany Green having her moment for life in front of 7 million viewers, just to be told something different than what was on her Sprint tablet (you know Sprint is pissy too).  She announced Rihanna (due tot he teleprompter), but it was actually Chris Brown who won--which her Sprint tablet said.

Of course, comedian and host of the night Kevin Hart told us backstage just minutes after the show that it was a total mixup.  Nothing intentional.  And he's also got a crazy long list of work coming up. Loves him.

 

And Saturday night, we hit the red carpet of Debra Lee's 5th Annual BET Awards dinner in L.A.  Diggy Simmons tells us his debut album iis dropping later this year, and we chatted with Keri, Estelle, Laz Alonso, and more....

 

VIDEO CREDITS: Correspondent Kalia Silva/Videographer Darren Banks

BREAKING: Tia Mowry Hardrict & Hubby Cory Welcome Their Baby Boy!

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 01:19 PM PDT

It's official!  Earlier today Tia Mowry Hardrict and her husband Cory became the proud parents of a baby boy.  Get the story inside....

 

Us Weekly reports that Tia Mowry Hardrict gave birth to a healthy baby boy earlier today in a hospital in L.A.  In a previous statement to the mag, Tia said, 

"We are both so excited to be parents," the couple told Us in a statement when they revealed Mowry was expecting. "We have been wanting this a long time!"

We imagine that Cory must be beaming.  Also in an earlier article, he told Us:

"Just thinking about my child coming here brings a tear to my eyes and I will try to be the best father in the universe!"

Congrats to the couple!  Can't wait to see the little one whose name (which hasn't been revealed) starts with a C.  Tia and twin sis Tamera revealed that to us back in February:

 

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Lloyd Cuts It All Off For New Shoot

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Lloyd is prepping to drop his upcoming album King of Hearts next Tuesday.  And he just released his alter ego photoshoot done by Derek Blanks.

 

Pics of Lloyd cutting his own hair off inside...

The "Cupid" singer recently got rid of his long hair dont care persona and went for a short wavy 'do.  And he's the pics showcasing Lloyd and his two battling personalities:

Lloyd is now on Zone 4 Records-the label run by Polow da Don--and is labelmates with Keri Hilson, Timothy Bloom, & Ester Dean.  You feelin' the pics?

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Monifah, Lil' Mo And Tweet Perform At Gay Pride In NYC

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:48 AM PDT

The legalization of gay marriage wasn't the only thing New Yorkers celebrated during this past weekend.  Real R&B lovers also welcomed the return of Lil' Mo, Monifah and Tweet, who showed some love at the KAOS Party during the gay pride festivities.  See the pics inside....

 

During the pride festivities in NYC over the weekend, Lil' Mo, Tweet and Monifah gave R&B fans a taste of late 90s soul as they hit the stage at Irving Plaza for the annual KAOS party.


 

Monifah hit the stage in a black spandex outfit and got the crowd hype with her tracks "I Miss You (Come Back Home)" and "Touch It."

She's currently working on her fourth studio album MidNite, which she said is due later this year.

Lil' Mo hit the stage with ""Superwoman" and "4 Ever."

Nowadays, the singer is a radio personality in Baltimore and recently performed in "The Color Purple" musical in Washington, D.C.


 

Frequent Missy collaborator Tweet hit the stage and took the crowd back with "Opps (Oh My)" and "Boogie Tonight." 

The Atlanta native says her next album will drop in September.  I miss her!
 

Watch highlights of the dance group Vogue Evolution, Monifah and Tweet here:

 

Watch Lil' Mo perform "Superwoman" here:

 

 

MUSIC BONUS: 

 

Hitmaking producer David Guetta has released a new video called "Where Them Girls At" featuring Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj. Check it out above.

Photos via Ricky Day
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