Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Lance Gross Gets Shirtless For KORE Mag's Skin Issue

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:50 AM PDT

A little Morning Swexyness for y'all.  Lance Gross is in his full out chocolatey goodness in the new Summer 2011 issue of KORE magazine.  And since it's the Skin & Beauty issue--of course Lance is showing his skin we all know and love.

 

Pics and what he had to say about having kids "by 30" inside...

He just turned the big 3-0 a few weeks ago, so when asked about kids in his future, Lance jokingly responded, "I want kids by 30."

In the new issue of KORE magazine, Lance dished on his spa routines, his "girlfriend," and more...


Nice.  And you're welcome.

Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Failed Marriage In VANITY FAIR

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:17 AM PDT

Jennifer Lopez gets gorgeous for the cover and pages of the September issue of Vanity Fair magazine.  And she's opening up for the first time since her divorce from Marc Anthony, about their failed marriage.

 

Check out the hot pics and what Jenny had to say inside...

Mother of twins J.Lo showed off her ridiculously sexy bod in nothing but a mink coat and heels for the pages of Vanity Fair.  And she dished about trying to make her marriage work and why she's still a hopeless romantic.

On desperately wanting married life to work out:

“That was my biggest dream, and I really worked hard at it. We both did. Sometimes it doesn’t work—and that’s sad. But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love,” Lopez says. “It’s still my biggest dream. I am positive—determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person. I now look forward to new challenges. I feel strong.”

On the passage that has brought her to her current state of mind:

I’m a hopeless romantic and passionate person when it comes to love. It’s not that I didn’t love myself before. Sometimes we don’t realize that we are compromising ourselves. To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself—if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me. I love myself enough to walk away from that now.”

On ex-husband Marc Anthony holding a special place in her heart:

“I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer. We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic—and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children.”

Fab pics for Jenny.  She's currently filming her next movie What To Expect When You're Expecting in Atlanta.

FOOLYWANG MATERIAL: Hosea Chanchez's Rap Debut With "Booty Shotz"?!

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 07:29 AM PDT

I can't be mad at Hosea Chanchez for wanting to expand his brand, but we're still on the fence about whether music should be his next venture. Come inside and experience Hosea's hip-hop side with BOOTY SHOTZ...and decide if he should stick to acting......

 

Sighs.  A video surfaced on the web featuring Hosea Chanchez.  We've learned it's actually a spoof scene from the upcoming movie Dysfunctional Friends starring Hosea, Stacey Dash, Persia White, Tatyana Ali, Terrell Owens, and Reagan Gomez.

 

Watch Hosea's rap scene here:

 

Source: Carlton Jordan

Tamera and Tia Mowry-Hardrict Hit NBC's All Star Party + Tia, Cory Hardrict, & Uncle Tahj Take Baby Cree On A Stroll

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 07:13 AM PDT

 

Tia and Tamera Mowry, Shaun Robinson and Rashida Jones were among the celebs partying in Beverly Hills last night for NBC's All Star Party. See the pics inside and also see the Mowrys out with Cory and Baby Cree Hardrict.....

Last night, NBC Universal hosted a Press Tour All Star Party at The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Tia Mowry Hardrict attended the party with sister Tamera Mowry-Housley.  The twins were there to promote their new show "Tia & Tamera" on Style channel.

The cast of NBC's "Community" including Jim Rash, John Goodman, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, Danny Pudi and YBFers Donald Glover and Yvette Nicole Brown all attended.

Rashida Jones of "Parks And Recreation" was there.

TV personality Shaun Robinson looked lovely in canary yellow.

Eva Marcille was in attendance--who we hear also has a new reality show coming out.

 

And Boyz II Men singer Shawn Stockman posed with Nick Lachey.

 

And in other Mowry-related news....

It was a family affair for Cree Hardrict with dad Cory, Uncle Tahj, Grandpa Tim and mom Tia. 


Tahj grew up to be a cutie I see.  From "Smart Guy" to this....

 

Don't forget to tune into "Tia and Tamera" on August 8 on the Style Network.

Photos via Wireimage/John Shearer/Splash

Eric Williams Slams Jen Williams In The Face With Water On "BBW"+Vivica's Birthday Party With Slimm & Friends

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 06:04 AM PDT

Whoa.  Folks are all a-Twitter about next week's promo for "Basketball Wives" that aired last night.  Jennifer Williams and her estranged soon-to-be-ex-husband Eric Williams get physical.  And it doesn't look pretty.

 

The promo clip inside, plus pics from Vivica Fox's birthday party....

So next week's promo for the upcoming episode of "Basketball Wives" is a doozie.  It shows Jennifer & Eric Williams having dinner--likely to sort out all the drama they've been partaking in with their impending divorce. 

And Eric apparently gets pissy and slammed a drink in Jen's face.  Check it:

Eric would have A FEW extra knots on his head joining his current lonely one had it been me.  But to each their own...

Vivica Fox turned 47 over the weekend.  And she celebrated her 47th birthday with her fiance Slimm and friends in Long Beach, CA.  Comedians Lunell, G-Thang, Jonathan Slocumb, as well as Regina King and Azja Pryor were all there.

Hey Regina!

Fun times.  Happy birthday Viv!

Beyonce, Kelly, & Jada Celebrate Kanye & Jay-Z's WATCH THE THRONE Release!

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 04:45 AM PDT

If Big Bro & Lil Bro had any beef like rumors said yesterday, it was all squashed by last night.  The Throne--Jay-Z & Kanye West--hosted their private listening party for their Watch The Throne album last night at The Hayden Planetarium in NYC.  And their closest friends & fam--Beyonce, Kelly, Solange, Jada, and more--all came out to wish them congrats.

 

Pics from inside the exclusive event when you read on....

After rumors ran rampant yesterday that 'Ye & Jay were "barely speaking" and beefing over tour costs, Mr. Carter hit up Angie Martinez's show on Hot 97 last night to clear it all up.

He said: 'I kinda want to spend a gazillion dollars. They got it backwards, but it's all good," 'I know that we're doing something right now. 'When I woke up to all that, I was like, 'Oh yeah, we must be really hot right now.''

And the duo partied it up last night and looked happy as pie.

Fab chicks Beyonce and Kelly Rowland kicked it at the party to support Bey's hubby Jay and bestie 'Ye.  Both rocked the casual cute look in denim and gray tops.

Nice.

Jada Pinkett-Smith threw on her ABE to hit up the event.

Jay's sister-in-law Solange Knowles wore this long white skirt and black and white leopard top.  Not feelin' the look though.

Q-Tip hit up the event of course.

And so did Busta.

Jay & 'Ye chatted up Atlantic Records Chairman Julie Greenwald and the North American Chairman/CEO of Warner Music Group Lyor Cohen.

And Jay chatted up the crowd while letting them get the first listen at the full album.  Nice.

The Throne takes their seat August 8th.  You ready?

Also spotted but not pictured: Fabolous, Nas, Gayle King, Adrienne Bailon, and Angie Martinez.

Photog: Mazur

Lil' Wayne Releases His 2011 MTV VMAs Promo + Jay-Z Denies Kanye West Beef, Says He'd Never Disrespect Him

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 02:18 AM PDT

 

In preparation for the 2011 MTV VMAs, Lil' Wayne has released a promo hyping his performance. Check it out inside and get the deets on what Jay-Z had to say about his rumored beef with Kanye West. 

 

For his “2011 MTV Video Music Awards” promo, Lil’ Wayne’s opens up his MUSE Factory and reveals the influences on his career like Tupac and Nirvana. Check out the promo and watch the “2011 MTV Video Music Awards airing on Sunday, August 28th at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). 

 

Watch the promo here:

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We told you earlier that there had been a rumored riff between Kanye West and Jay-Z over production costs associated with their Watch The Throne tour, but Jay-Z has spoken out to deny the rumors.

Yesterday, the rapper made a surprise stop at the Hot 97 studios where he chatted with Angie Martinez about the rumored riff. He told her,

"I kinda want to spend a gazillion dollars. They got it backwards, but it's all good. I know that we're doing something right now. When I woke up to all that, I was like, 'Oh yeah, we must be really hot right now.' "

He continued,

"Yes, we get on each other's nerves, but that's part of pushing each other. We push each other. The people who have a problem with Kanye or myself are the people that are complacent in life. People don't like to be pushed. It's, like, annoying. It's a thing when people are pushing you to be greater, and we push each other to be greater. So of course there are times when we're in the studio, we're yelling, but that's about it."

And as far as the rumor that he slapped Kanye, he said,

 "I would never disrespect that man. I have so much respect for him. Put my hands on him?" Jay questioned rhetorically. "And if I did, it would be like the backyard, like brothers, and you would never hear about it."

 

 

See....that's how grown men handle their situations. Not on diss tracks.

PARTY FAB: Kelly Rowland Hits The Club In ATL With Tracee Ellis Ross

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 05:52 PM PDT

Kelly Rowland continues her tour of the U.S. as R&B's "It" girl with the release of her hit album Here I Am. She recently stopped through Atlanta where she took in a Robin Thicke concert then hit the club scene. See pics of Kelly partying in ATL with Tracee Ellis Ross and Kenny Burns inside...

 

Over the weekend, after Kelly Rowland watched Robin Thicke and Jeremih at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, she headed over to club Mansion Elan.

Kelly greeted fans and partied it up.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Bu Thiam (Akon's brother) later joined in the party.

 

At one point, Verse Simmons jumped on the mic and serenaded Kelly with their song "Boo Thang."

 

"Lifestyle guru" Kenny Burns hosted the party.

 

And Bu and Tracee Ellis Ross seemed to really enjoy each other's company...and were spotted leaving together.  We're just the messenger...

 

Watch Kelly Rowland chiiling in ATL with Kenny Burns and Tracee Ellis Ross here:

 

 

 

Photos via ATLPics.net

 

GUESS: WHO'S MY DADDY?!

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 04:09 PM PDT

 

There was a cute little guy rolling around in a stroller at the Farmer's Market in L.A. yesterday afternoon.  Can you guess who his famous dad is?

 

The reveal when you read on...

Dad is actor Taye Diggs!  Taye and his son Walker Nathaniel Diggs--who turns 2 in September--had a little boys' time while out and about yesterday.  Taye's wife and Walker's mom Idina Menzel was likely working, as she's a Broadway theater actress.   Little Walker must have smelled something nasty because he pinched his nose for a while.  And he rocked a Yankees cap with his outfit--of course, since dad grew up in Rochester, NY and his mom's from Queens.

Fine family fun.

Pics via TayeDiggsOnline.com

PROMO-LICIOUS: The "Basketball Wives: L.A." Cast Gets Official With New Promo Shoot

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 02:52 PM PDT

The "Basketball Wives: L.A." are ready for their new season to kick off.  And they just shot their brand new promo shots with VH1.

 

We've got the pics of Shaunie O'Neal's spinoff show inside....

Gloria Govan, on-again-off-again fiancee of Lakers baller Matt Barnes, is the head of the cast.  Cute dress.

Gloria's sis Laura Govan is also on the show.  She just had her 4th baby with NBAer Gilbert Arenas--but he left her and the kids high and dry last year when he got traded to Orlando.

Chris Brown's ex Draya Michelle found a way on to the cast.

Retired NBAer Doug Christie's wife Jackie rocked her red pumps and black lace dress.

Malaysia Pargo, wife of Chicago's Jannero Pargo.

Imani Showalter, ex-fiancée to player Stephen Jackson.

And last but certainly not least, Kimsha Artest, the ex-wife, but obviously still best bud, of Lakers baller Ron Artest.

Check out more deets ont he ladies HERE.  Will YOU be watching on August 29th?

 

NSFW: Island Girl Rihanna Gets Extra Risqué & Blonde For Barbados Parade!

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 02:00 PM PDT

The islanders always go hard at carnivale & parades--barely-there costumes, skin, T&A, Caribbean beats, and risqué costumes.  And when the ambassador of tourism, Rihanna, heads up a parade in Barbados, it's no different.

 

Lots of pics of a newly blonde Rih Rih shaking everything her mama gave her in a tiny, but loud costume, and dancing it up with the crowd, inside.  Oh, and it's all NSFW.  Obvs.

 

 

Island girl Rih Rih got extra LOUD and had some fun in her home country of Barbados today for the Barbados’ Kadoomant Day Parade.  She got back in touch with her culture and donned a red and gold costume covering at least some of her girly bits.  And she didn't leave much to the imagination.  Even a lil girl-on-girl eyebrow raising dancing popped off:

 

Well damn.

She also had her bestie Melissa in tow:


Oh.....ok.

Rih even let her fans get it in with the grinding with her.  Let the good times roll...

MUSIC FAB: King B Goes Platinum With "4"

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:55 PM PDT

 

Beyonce stans just helped her latest album, 4, reach platinum status. Deets inside....

 

According to her official website, Beyonce's album 4 has been certified platinum by the RIAA.  A statement on the site read....

"4 has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.  Thank you to all the fans that purchased the album. We hope you’re enjoying it as much as we are.”

Beyonce recently revealed that the year she took off work was to protect her mental health.

 “I couldn't even tell which day or which city I was at,” she told The Sun. “I would sit there at ceremonies and they would give me an award and I was just thinking about the next performance. I never really thought about how fortunate I was - it was onto the next project and the next day.”

Well now that she has her fourth platinum solo album under her belt, it looks like the rest paid off.

Get 'em Bey!

PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Tocarra's New Promo Pics

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 11:51 AM PDT

Model and tv personality Tocarra recently rocked a photoshoot with Derek Blanks.  And she's looking all kinds of fab. We've got have the photos for inside.....

We told you earlier that Tocarra was starring in TV One's season 2 of "The Ultimate Merger" and now we have new promo pics of the reality tv star.  She's donning sparkles, mini dresses, lingerie, and more.  Check 'em:

In addition to tv work, Tocarra recently participated in Charlie Mack's Party 4 Peace in Philly.

Season 2 of "The Ultimate Merger" premieres on TV One on August 4th, at 9pmET.
 

Photos via Derek Blanks

CELEBS GIVE BACK: Keisha Knight Pulliam Launches Kamp Kizzy With Support From Ludacris And Trina!

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 11:03 AM PDT

Actress and philanthropist Keshia Knight Pulliam recently started a non-profit named Kamp Kizzy to empower young girls. She hosted the Kamp Kizzy's kick-off over the weekened in Atlanta on the campus of her alma mater, Spelman College, and we have pics from the event inside for you.

 

See Trina and Ludacris join in the empowerment inside......

 

Over the weekend, Keshia Knight Pulliam hosted a two-day summer day camp at Spelman College for 130 girls ages 11 to 16 years old.

The summer day camp was part of the launch of Kamp Kizzy which Keshia started to empower young girls.

The girls participated in an acting workshop with The Alliance Theater's "The Real Tweenagers" production, health and sex education classes, a campus tour of Spelman, and the creation of body image silouhettes and vision boards.

Throughout the two-day camp, Keshia was joined by her celebrity friends and local activists including former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin.

Trina also shared her experiences with the girls. 

Ludacris participated in a few activites with Keshia during the launch.  

 

And singer Christian Keyes also participated and offered words of encouragement to the girls. 

 

Nice to see YBF celebs give back.

Nahla Hits The Beach With Halle, Lunches With Olivier Martinez

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Nahla Aubrey had a busy weekend surrounded by all the people who adore her.  She kicked it with daddy Gabriel earlier this weekend, and then she hit the beach with mom yesterday.  And topped it off with a lunch with mom, grandma Judith, and Olivier Martinez.

 

Pics inside....

Halle Berry and boyfriend Olivier Martinez brought little 3-year-old Nahla to Geoffrey's for lunch in Malibu yesterday afternoon:

The cutie-in-crocs arrived with her mom after some quality beach time beforehand:

Precious! Nahla climbed and jumped off rocks with mommy's help:

Loves this little one.

Pics via SPLASH
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