The Young, Black, and Fabulous

SPOTTED: Rihanna Still On Holiday In Capri + Ciara Out And About In L.A.
LaLa Kicks Off VIBE VIXEN's Premiere Issue, Talks LGBT Issues
TV FAB: Ron Artest & J.R. Martinez Announced For "DWTS" Season 13
EVENT FAB: Jurnee Smollett, Raven Symone, Romeo Miller & More At The 21st NAACP Theatre Awards
Gloria Govan Dishes On The Premiere Episode Of "Basketball Wives: L.A."
LEFTOVERS: The Unseen Ish From The 2011 MTV VMAs & YBF's Exlcusive VMA Footage
Beyonce & Her Preggers Announcement Set New Twitter & MTV Record
Solange Explains The Police Discrimination Against Her That Led To Weapons+Mike Vick Earns A $100 Mill Eagles Contract!
LaLa's Got A Billboard In Times Square...And She Wants To Make Sure You See It
GUESS MY CELEB PARENTS.........
BABY BUMP ROUND-UP: Celebs Gush Over Beyonce's Pregnancy Announcement
Rihanna Gets WAXED In Berlin
Wiz Khalifa Making Music With Amber Rose!? + Nicki Minaj Pulls Double Duty At Taylor Swift's Concert
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Host Wade's World Weekend + Lauryn Hill, Nas & Common Rock The Bells In Calfornia

SPOTTED: Rihanna Still On Holiday In Capri + Ciara Out And About In L.A.

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 08:59 AM PDT

Rihanna continued her holiday journey through Italy with a stop in Capri recently. See the pics inside and also see Ciara out and about in L.A.

Rihanna was spotted out with her girlfriends in southern Italy on the island of Capri yesterday. She was dressed down in white shorts, denim shirt, and her gold Chanel necklace and drool-worthy yellow Chanel bag:

Rih Rih and her pals have been enjoying their luxurious holiday which has been full of yachts, champagne and snorkeling.

And of course they did some shopping.

Later in the afternoon, they traveled to Vetri Sul Mare, a city in Amalfitana coast for ice cream and autograph signings.

And out in Burbank.......

Ciara and her gams were spotted stepping out of her SUV in front of a friend's house.

Thatta girl...Always cover the miss miss.

After visiting her friend, Ciara was spotted at Lil' Wayne's album release party. Her bod makes retty much anything look hot.

Photos via Antonio/RihannaDaily.com/Eyeprime

LaLa Kicks Off VIBE VIXEN's Premiere Issue, Talks LGBT Issues

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 08:19 AM PDT

Vibe Vixen magazine is back. And they're going the digital route this time around. The female-driven magazine under the VIBE brand that folded 4 years ago has brought back their look and their brand.

Check out LaLa Anthony covering the premiere digital issue and speaking on her cousin Dice's LGBT issues she's going through this season on "LaLa's Full Court Life"...

La looked fab rocking a black strapless dress and long waves for the cover. She discussed the big personal issue surroundign her cousin Dice that we'll see on this season of her show, plus what fellow YBF chick Meagan Good taught her:

On the topic of LGBT sexuality that arises:
My cousin Dice is a big part of my reality show and what’s important to me about Dice besides, obviously, that being my cousin and one of my best friends, is Dice is dealing with sexuality issues and different things like that. I think it’s important to see things like that on television because you have a lot of people struggling with who they are and trying to find themselves and worrying about if people aren’t going to accept them, and it’s good that we touch on these issues on the show. I think that can help a lot of people.

On what she learned from Megan Good during Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man:
What I’ve learned just from watching Megan Good is that acting should be effortless. I watch her and she makes it seem so effortless and so easy that it makes my job easier because I’m feeding off of her energy.

Check out the rest of the highlights with Mrs. Anthony over at VV. The first digital issue drops Thurs., September 1.

TV FAB: Ron Artest & J.R. Martinez Announced For "DWTS" Season 13

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 07:26 AM PDT

The cast for season 13 of the hit ABC reality dance competition "DWTS" has been announced and it includes NBA baller Ron Artest and "All My Children" actor J.R. Martinez. Get the deets on who their celeb competition is inside.......

The cast of "DWTS" season 13 has been announced and it includes:

Ricki Lake, 42, actress and talk-show host

Ron Artest, 31, NBA star

Kristin Cavallari, 24, former star of "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills"

Chynna Phillips, 43, pop singer

David Arquette, 39, actor

Carson Kressley, 41, TV personality and style expert

Nancy Grace, 51, HLN host and legal commentator

J.R. Martinez, 28, Army vet and "All My Children" star

Hope Solo, U.S. soccer player

Rob Kardashian, 24, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star

Elisabetta Canalis, 32, Italian actress and, not that it matters, George Clooney's ex-girlfriend

Chaz Bono, 42, author and star of "Becoming Chaz", son of Cher and Sonny Bono

So while his "partner" Kimsha will be making moves on "Basketball Wives" Ron Artest will be working the dance floor. And when asked about his moves he told the LA Times,

"I'd want to go, but I'd want to lose in the first round. I don't want to put my hips in a situation where I'm looking like Rick Fox."

And he will be joined by "All My Children" actor J.R. Martinez, who's also an army vet who had 40% of his body burned while fighting in Iraq. He tweeted:

Now I know that you know!!! Let's get the body moving to the beat. Do I have your vote? #DWTS

When you throw in Chaz Bono, Nancy Grace and one of George Clooney's ex-girlfriends, it looks like it will be an exciting season. Will you be watching?

EVENT FAB: Jurnee Smollett, Raven Symone, Romeo Miller & More At The 21st NAACP Theatre Awards

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 06:43 AM PDT

Jurnee Smollett, Raven Symone and Romeo Miller were among the celebs who helped the NAACP honor some of the finest YBF actors of the theatre. See the pics inside.....

Last night, the 21st NAACP Theatre Awards were held in L.A. at the Directors Guild Of America with Raven Symone among the attendees.

Jurnee Smollett wore a gorgeous fitted gown.

Former actor and "DWTS" contestant Romeo Miller was there.

Jill Marie Jones looked fabulous in her purple dress.

Brian White showed off his new shoes.

Brandon T. Jackson walked the red carpet.

The legendary Billy Dee Williams was there.

He later posed with Obba Babatunde.

Tionne Williams was there.

Quinton Aaron was there too.

Niecy Nash dazzled in her gown.

Keith Robinson looked dapper.

"State of Georgia" actress Loretta Devine also came out to show support.

Photos via WireImage/M.Sullivan

Gloria Govan Dishes On The Premiere Episode Of "Basketball Wives: L.A."

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 05:48 AM PDT

"Basketball Wives: L.A." kicked off last night with a bang. Or a punch. So Gloria Govan, who serves as the "Shaunie O'Neal" of the show, called into Power 105's The Breakfast Club this morning to discuss some ish.

Deets inside...

Charlamagne and DJ Envy had some questions for Ms. Govan--mainly on why all the cast (like the seemingly eyebrowless Tonya Williams and Kimsha Artest) looked so hard on the eyes (so wrong) and why they acted so "ghetto" and broke. And Angela Yee had some questions about the drama. So cast member Gloria called in to shed some light on the situation. Kinda.

Here's the highlights of what she had to say:

How did Draya end up on the show--we don't know of her being linked to a baller

It's going to blow your mind how she's involved and what she's involved with. (Doubt that).

On if the ladies actually have money

Gloria said she doesn't even mess with Kimsha or talk mess about her because she doesn't want to get into it with her--no headlocks. But the ladies do what they can.

On Laura's alleged affair with Shaq

No she didn't sleep with Shaq. (yeah, ok) You'll see what happens on the show with that.

On the fighting on the first episode

Gloria said she didn't want fighting at all for the L.A. cast as she didn't want to be like the Miami cast. But her sister was one of the first to fight on last night's episode. Laura had a lot going on at the time--with explaining why there was no wedding happening, why Gilbert left, etc. So we'll get to see on the show how she works things out in a classy way as well. (yeah, ok)

Here's a clip of all the best moments From last night's premiere in case you missed it, or just want to relive the drama:

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LEFTOVERS: The Unseen Ish From The 2011 MTV VMAs & YBF's Exlcusive VMA Footage

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 05:17 AM PDT

Last night, the 2011 MTV VMAs was full of surprises and exciting moments. And we've got the pics and video you didn't see from backstage and on the red carpet of the show. TheYBF.com hit the red carpet as well for The House of Hype's afterparty. See pics and on-the-scene vid inside....

Here's another angle of Nicki Minaj's outfit from the press room after her win. And we still don't understand this 'fit. Looks like she had a ball at FAO Schwartz though while rocking a velcro bodysuit. Are those stuffed animal slippers?

And Tyler The Creator walked away with "Best New Artist" and got even more silly backstage with his Odd Future homies.

He and the rest of Odd Future celebrated the win. It's just so many people in that damn group....

Earlier in the evening, TheYBF.com hit the VMAs black carpet.......

JoJo talked to us about her remake of Drake's "Marvin's Room" that was all a-buzz on Twitter and her new album which will be in stores soon. Flo Rida talked about representing Miami and working with Rick Ross and Pitbull and how happy he was to be at the awards. And his date was Miss Poland (aka the Miss Universe pageant)!

Kat Deluna revealed that she wore very little makeup with her Jose Juran dress so she could show off her freckles while Deena from the "Jersey Shore" told us that she was excited to see Lil' Wayne. We also ran into Snooki and the Cali Swag District. Meanwhile, Rick Ross gave his predictions for "Best New Artist." Check it above.

Then TheYBF.com covered the House Of Hype's after party....

Former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton talked about her upcoming musical project and said that she predicted Beyonce's announcement!

Meanwhile Evan Ross talked about his upcoming Jeff Who Lives At Home and revealed that he just turned 23.

Also, Akon hinted that he "may" have something in the works with Katy Perry. Watch it above.

Video correspndents: Kourtney Ri'chard & Kalia Silva

Beyonce & Her Preggers Announcement Set New Twitter & MTV Record

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:42 AM PDT

Beyonce & Jay-Z's unborn baby is already making history. It's only fitting right? Thanks to Bey's pregnancy announcement at the MTV VMA's Sunday night, Twitter was set on fire like never before, and MTV raked in history making numbers in their network's history.

Deets inside...

It took Baby Carter's mom and dad some years to start making history. It only took this one a few (about 4) months. In addition to all the hot performers adding to the numbers, once Beyonce held her belly on the MTV red carpet, then dropped the mic and showed her protruding baby bump, ish got crazy.

Reportedly, when Bey made her big reveal, Tweets were sent out via the social networking site at 8,868 tweets per second. This beat the previous record of a little over 7K tweets per second when Japan beat the U.S. Women's soccer team this past summer.

And that's not the only record breaking moment. MTV reports that they had their biggest audience in the network's history with a record-breaking 12.4 million total viewers. 8.5 million of those viewers were ages 12-34.

In addition, the VMAs is the #1 cable telecast of 2011 with 12-34 demo and the #1 non-sports cable telecast of 2011 with total viewers.

And MTV digital saw their largest mobile, twitter, and other social networking numbers in their history.

The Randomness:

1. T.I. is set to get released to a halfway house tomorrow, a month early. Story

2. No ID was just named to Def Jam VP position. Story

3. There's always that ONE drunk uncle... Story

Solange Explains The Police Discrimination Against Her That Led To Weapons+Mike Vick Earns A $100 Mill Eagles Contract!

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 08:49 PM PDT

A couple of days ago, Solange Knowles went off via twitter about a run-in she had just had with Miami PD. She claimed they were committing discrimination and even pulled out a weapon on her.

Now she's revealed the deets as to what really went down. Plus we've got the serious dollars Michael Vick just signed on the dotted line for, inside....

We posted Solange's tweets about the Miami PD who she says was unnecessarily aggressive with her "for no reason." And even pulled a weapon on her. Apparently the Miami PD mistreated Solange and her friends, lied in their reports, and Solo wants to give her side of the story. So she spoke to E! News about what really went down the other night:

"Never once during the incident did I even raise my voice," Knowles tells us. "I feel very strongly about standing up for myself when something is wrong, and am very disappointed in the way that the Miami [Beach] Police Department has handled this case."

She says that Knowles and two friends went to a club, where she somehow obtained a large balloon that they planned to give to a pal's kid the next day.

They cabbed it to another night spot, where the bouncer informed them that they couldn't take the balloon inside.

"They decided to go across the street to deflate the balloon, where they encountered two police officers who had casual, light-hearted conversation with them," Knowles' rep states. "One officer pulled out a switchblade and threatened to pop the balloon. They felt it was inappropriate, but the turning point happened when he then took out the switchblade a second time with the blade open and said to them, 'I don't find the humor in this, anymore.' The blade was less than a couple feet away from Solange and her friends."

The officer proceeded to "forcefully" ask them to move, gesturing that they cross the street though there was oncoming traffic, the rep continues.

"Solange then asked the officer what was it that they did wrong, and he forcefully responded again to move," she told E! News. "When a taxi pulled up, they got in and headed home. Solange made a series of calls to report the incident and was told to be prepared to be arrested when she came in to report the incident if her story was false. Solange simply wanted to report that the officer pulled out a weapon, when she had done nothing illegal, disruptive or belligerent."

Um, what? Why do I feel like major chunks are missing from this story? Anyway, Solo's rep says she's actvely filing charges on the cops. And what's the cops' side of the story?

The MBPD previously said that a 5-foot-banana-toting Knowles was the one who became unruly with two off-duty police officers, who then guided her across the street to calm her down. They say that she had been loudly complaining that she was turned away from the nightclub for racial reasons.

"The whole entire incident was about the fact that she was not allowed in a club," Officer Juan Sanchez told E! News. "And when she became abusive, she was pulled to the side. There was no mention of a gun. Considering it might be an internal investigation, I can't tell you much other than that."

*eyebrows raised*

Moving on, talk about a may-jah comeback! 31-year-old Philadelphia Eagle Michael Vick, who just a few years ago could barely even get a team to add him as a third string QB, just signed a 6-year $100 million contract with the Eagles, with $40 million of it guaranteed.

He filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and signed a one year deal with the Eagles in 2009. He moved into the starting position as QB last season and proved to the world he was supposed to be there.

Whoever negotiated that deal is GENIUS because NFLers rarely, if ever, get this kind of cash. Especially not guaranteed. He's now one of the game's highest paid players. And as well as he played last year, he def deserves it.

A lot of people can take notes from his comeback. Stay quiet, stay humble, and let your talents speak for themselves. CONGRATS VICK!

LaLa's Got A Billboard In Times Square...And She Wants To Make Sure You See It

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 02:29 PM PDT

LaLa Anthony wants to make sure everyone sees her her huge billboard in the middle of Times Square in NYC to promote the new season of her reality show "LaLa's Full Court Life." So she took a little stroll--fully camera ready "just in case"--to go check it out.

Pics of La getting her promo on inside...

Mrs. Anthony rocked this sexy green leopard mini dress and sky-high Louboutin pumps to go check out her billboard in the middle of Time Square today. And in case you haven't seen it for yourself:

Cute outfit though...

Her show is on tonight on VH1.

GUESS MY CELEB PARENTS.........

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 12:40 PM PDT

My name is Imani and I'm turning 10-years-old. My dad is an actor and my mom is a famous singer who has a "smile" I love. Can you guess my parents inside?

Wait for it.......

Wait for it......

My parents are actor Flex Alexander and singer Shanice Wilson!

YBF Kid Imani Alexander went to Disneyland for her 10th birthday which she also celebrated with her little brother Elijah Alexander.

Happy birthday Imani!

BABY BUMP ROUND-UP: Celebs Gush Over Beyonce's Pregnancy Announcement

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Everyone from former Destiny's Child groupmate Letoya Luckett to Chris Brown to sister Solange to cousin Angie to fellow pop stars were gushing all over twitter yesterday and today about Mr. & Mrs. Carter's baby news. We've rounded up what celebs had to say about The Carter's big baby reveal and all the wishes--and tips--they're giving to Beyonce & Jay-Z on their pregnancy.

Check it inside...

Beyonce's pregnant! And her fans aren't the only ones excited like they're the ones about to give birth too. Beyonce & Jay-Z's celebrity friends have been dishing out the congrats since yesterday.

Solange Knowles: :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))...... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One.And.Only. I could not possibly be more proud. Tears in my eyes. No one deserves it more. That doesn't happen by accident. That doesn't happen by chance. That doesn't happen by gimmicks.

LeToya Luckett: WOW!! In tears!! Congrat's BEY & JAY! What a beautiful performance Bey! #glowin

Justin Dior Combs (Diddy's son): Beyonce dated, married, THEN got pregnant... young ladies take notes

Chris Brown: Congrats on the baby B and Jay

Estelle (this came right after she was talking about Bey's performance & she revealed the bump): Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yesssssss! My goodness. Yes. Just. Yes.

Niecy Nash: Congrats to @beyonce & Jay Z on expecting a baby! Unique names in her family for sure- what y'all think they will name the baby?

Tia Mowry: Omg yay!!!!!! Beyonce is pregnant! Why am I am so happy ha!

Keri Hilson: She's doing it with child!! If that aint empowering I dunno what IS :)

LA LA Anthony: Smiling from Ear to Ear..congrats to B and Jay..WOW..that performance..just WOW..im speechless

Kim Kardashian: I’m sooo happy for Beyonce & Jay Z!!!! Be’s preggo!!! Congrats!

Busta Rhymes: @Beyonce definately smashed the Vma’s!!! Congrats 2 u and @S_C_ on ur new baby…God Bless…

Angie Beyince, cousin: We couldn’t be more excited ! The sweet anticipation of the new arrival!

Katy Perry: Also…@Beyonce me & @rustyrockets are avail to baby sit anytime! We’z real responsible…ish :P #HIPHOPBABY

Pink: What an adorable way to announce a baby:) congratulations beyonce and jay z! Get your sleep now.

Chrisette Michele: Beyonce is preggers. That’s like the coolest thing I ever heard. Bey-Jay they should name him or her. BJ Carter :) I should b the godmommy

Keyshia Cole: That is soo wonderful. So happy for her.

Keri Hilson: She’s doing it with child!! If that aint empowering I dunno what IS :)

Trina: Beyonce… Yesssssssss!!!! tears of joy #faints

The-Dream: weeeewwww I FINALLY GET TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO BEYONCE AND SEAN CARTER. BLESS YOU BOTH! HEART OUT TO B ……. THAT MY GIRL MANNNNN

Evelyn Lozada: Oh can I just say how happy I am for Beyonce! I was cheesing the entire time! #CongratsBee

Dawn Richard: Yes Beyonce... #glowing gonna be a talented child.. God bless them both!

Free: Word is Beyonce announced her pregnancy on the red carpet. The cookout i'm at just erupted in cheers!! Congrats Beyonce!

Kristin Cavallari (only including because I SO agree): How cute are beyonce and jay z!! All girls need a guy to look at them like that

By the way, we've learned that the couple took a little babymoon just last week to Barbados. Bey & Jay enjoyed a secret week-long vacation via private jet just a week before announcing her pregnancy last night. The husband & wife power duo stayed in a private villa at the exclusive Sandy Lane resort on the Caribbean island's west coast. Nice!

Rihanna Gets WAXED In Berlin

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:43 AM PDT

Rihanna has been commemorated in wax again. This time for the Madame Tussaud's in Berlin, Germany. Check out the unveiling of her new statue--something that could be straight out of her "S&M" video--inside...

This is one of the most life-like wax figures of Rih's I've seen. Scary almost:

The colorful wax figure donned an outfit that could fit right into Rihana's "S&M" video. Even has the tatts in their appropriate places. Nice.

Wiz Khalifa Making Music With Amber Rose!? + Nicki Minaj Pulls Double Duty At Taylor Swift's Concert

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:04 AM PDT

At the MTV VMAs, Wiz Khalifa discussed making music with Amber Rose and the couple's upcoming vacaton. Watch the interview inside and see Nicki Minaj do a surprise performance of "Superbass" at Taylor Swift's concert right after the VMAs.

While on the red carpet at the 2011 MTV VMAs, Wiz Khalifa talked about his music and revealed that he "might" be in the studio soon to work on a project...with girlfriend Amber Rose. Lord help us all.

Watch Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose discuss working on music here:

Maybe they will work on a song for Amber's upcoming Gang Of Roses film.

Also in music....

Nicki Minaj left the MTV VMAs to rush over to the Staples Center to perform "Superbass" with Taylor Swift during her concert. ATaylor's always said she loves the song and even made Youtbe vids about it. And Taylor showed off her rap skills again last night. Check it.

Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Host Wade's World Weekend + Lauryn Hill, Nas & Common Rock The Bells In Calfornia

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 09:52 AM PDT

Over the weekend, Dwyane Wade hosted the 4th Annual Wade's World Weekend in Chicago. His parents and Gabrielle Union all supported the series of events. See the pics inside and see Lauryn Hill, Nas and Common rocking the bell.