Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Did Nicki Minaj COPY & PASTE A Designer's Look For Fashion Week?

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 09:15 AM PDT

Earlier this week, Nicki made Fashion Week headlines when she was photographed sitting next to Anna Wintour during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 show. She wore a colorful rainbow, shoulder padded dress completely covered in neon pom-poms. The fashion world went crazy about Nicki's originality.  BUT.. was it a blatant rip off of another designer Nicki was previously working with?

 

Deets inside...

According to reports, Nicki's colorful pom pom top was a blatant copy of an up and coming designer, Jessica Rodgers, who has worked with Teen Vogue, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and others.

Rodgers says she sent Nicki Minaj's stylists pictures of her designs so they could possibly collaborate, but they never responded. After seeing photos of the YMCMB rapstress in (allegedly) her publicized designs, all she could do was cry because she was so devastated. She says:

“When I saw the photos, I was in tears. I’ve worked very hard to make my dream of being a fashion designer come true. I have built contacts with Teen Vogue, Gaga, Katy Perry, and Marina and the Diamonds has worn my garments. [Now,] I feel like everything has crumbled down…I am very upset by the fact that she was sitting next to Anna Wintour. I admire Anna Wintour very much and I was hoping that one day she would see my garments and it would be the first time that she would see Puff Balls used as i use them.”


 

There's always three sides to every story.  And Nicki has yet to speak on this.  So you decide. Who's to blame? Nicki? Her stylists?

Here's some more of Jessica's designs HERE.

50 Cent, Tika Sumpter, & More Hit The Street King Launch + Ashanti, Taraji P. Henson, LaLa Anthony, & More Get "Stylish"

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 08:38 AM PDT

Last night, 50 Cent launched his new "Street King" beverage with Tika Sumpter and Omarion in attendance. 

Also, a few YBF celebs put on their "designer" best for the "Us Weekly" 25 most stylish New Yorkers party.  See fab pics on Estelle, Taraji P. Henson and Pharrell Williams inside...

Yesterday, 50 Cent launched his new "Street King" line of drinks with a double decker tourbus and an after party at the Hudson Hotel Library Bar.

First 50 and the ladies downed SK mini bottles in Times Square.

 

Then.............

50 and his friends gathered to drink up.

50 Cent and Tika Sumpter also kicked it at the after party at the Hudson.

Looking good Tika!

Omarion was there.

Tyson Beckford added some model flair to the red carpet.

Pepa tried the new "Street Kings."

Jesse Williams and Angela Simmons also met and kicked it.

BJ Coleman also attended.

Corinne Bailey Rae was there in a black sequin evening gown.
 

Also in New York last night...........

Us Weekly held a party for the 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers Of 2011 at the Penthouse (PH-D) at Dream Downtown. 

 

Carmelo And LaLa Anthony were among the stylish New Yorkers at the event.  But I bet LaLa was the only one with a billboard in Times Square!

Ashanti also made the rounds.

Estelle posed with Questlove at the party.

Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson wore a sexy black and lace mini-dress to the event.

Mr. Qream himself, Pharrell Williams, was also in the building.

And DJ Kiss walked the carpet with her husband DJ Mos. 


Photos via WireImage/Rob Kim/Nunez

Rihanna Rolls To The Tattoo Parlor, Album #6 CONFIRMED

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 08:12 AM PDT

Rihanna made time for her fave hobby yesterday--getting tatted up.  She was spotted hitting the tattoo parlor in West Hollywood last night.  And she also confirmed her 6th album is on the way.  Deets and pics inside...

Well someone looks either really tired or lit after getting her umpteenth tatt last night:

Rih and her curly top were spotted leaving the tattoo parlor last night.  And she recently scrapped plans for the RIHloaded LOUD album.  And she confirmed reports that she's going to do a brand new 6th studio album.  When a follower asked her about her 6th album, she tweeted back: Yaaayy I can't wait to start filling u guys in on some details!! *Zips lips*

You ready?

By the way, Simon Cowell confirmed yesterday Rihanna will indeed be a guest judge on "X-Factor" alongside her mentor L.A. Reid.  She kicks off her next world tour in Brazil this Saturday.

 

Celebs Party It Up For Nas' Birthday Party

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:57 AM PDT

It was a throwback to the Nas/Jay-Z/The Firm era of hip hop last night as everybody came out to celebrate Nasir Jones' 38th birthday.  The sexy rapper got dapper in a deep red satin dinner jacket and kicked it extra hard with all his homies (even his frenemy Mr. Carter) at Catch in NYC.

 

Peep all the pics inside with AZ, Steve Stoute, Common, Zoe Saldana, The Anthonys, and plenty more....

Friends (and frenemies) with a lot of history all came together to party it up last night.  Nasir's 38th b-day party was extra hip hop heavy.  Mr. Jones snapped pics with Jay-Z, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Stoute, Common, DJ Premiere, and many others.

L.A. Laker Matt Barnes was there in jeans.  He looks so out of place.  He hopped in the pic with Zoe Saldana and Nas.

Interesting.

The Anthonys are never one to miss a party.  LaLa looked pretty in blue and Melo looked great as usual in his suit.

DJ Premiere and DJ Khaled kicked it.

Wonder where Antonique was....

Nice!

Melo kicked it with both the birthday boy and Common.

Is that you Tyson Beckford?

And Nas' longtime homie and The Firm member AZ was there.  The two are working on new music together we hear.

 

 

And it looks like Jay & Nas had their fun as well:

Zoe kicked it with the fellas.

 

Sean Pecas was there.

And so was Ne-Yo.
 

Photog: Clark

Alicia Throws Swizzy A Roller Skating Birthday Party!

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:20 AM PDT

We posted yesterday about Alicia Keys' roller skating rink gift to her hubby when we dropped info from our chat with Swizzy about those sext cheating rumors.  Now the pics are out of Swizz Beatz's roller derby birthday party attended by his celebrity friends.

 

Check it inside...

It's like a scene from ATL...except it's NYC.  Swizz Beatz celebrated his 33rd birthday on Tuesday.  And last night, his wife Alicia Keys threw him a private party at Highline Skating Rink in the middle of Manhattan. 

His celeb friends, according to Us Weekly, like LaLa & Carmelo, Gayle King, and more.  High Line is a raised up outdoor skating rink where you can get the best views of the City.  I'm sure the parents of Egypt (and Swizzy's 3 other kiddies) had a fab time.  Or at least looked like they did--especially amongst all those cheating rumors.

Swizzy gave Alicia a Lotus sportscar for HIS birthday.  And Mrs. Beatz tweeted last night: Who loves to skate???;-) Takin it back and having a BALL!! Wanna come?? #funtimes!!

A couple of days ago she sent her b-day wishes as well: Happy Birthday to the most INCREDIBLE man I know!!!!! @therealswizzz !!! To A life of ENDLESS shining between us! ;-)

Well aren't they just happy as pie....

VIDEO FAB: J.Cole's "Can't Get Enough" Ft. Trey Songz

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 05:47 AM PDT

 J.Cole has dropped the video for "Can't Get Enough" ft. Trey Songz, which he recorded down in Barbados while on tour with Rihanna (who makes a cameo).  Watch the video inside.....

 

J.Cole, who drops Cole World: The Sideline Story on September 27, is back with a new track from the disc featuring Trey Songz called "Can't Get Enough." 

The lush video was shot on location during Rihanna's world tour (she makes a cameo of course) and features a lot of "smoke."

 

Watch "Can't Get Enough" here:

 

J. Cole's debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story hits shelves September 27th.

The Randomness:

1.  Chaka Khan has won custody of her granddauhter because she says her granddaughter's parents are on drugs.  Story

NEW MUSIC: Estelle's "Thank You"

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:24 PM PDT

Estelle just released her second single off her upcoming "All Of Me" album.  Check out the ballad "Thank You" under the cut....

In this Jerry Wonda & Wonda Music produced track, Estelle is singing her little English heart out.  "Thank You" will appaer on her upcoming album All Of Me releasing soon on Atlantic Records.  And it's the follow up to her first single ft. Rick Ross "Break My Heart."

We feelin' it?

INSIDE FASHION WEEK: YBF Designer Reco Chapple DISHES On Kelly Rowland, His Spring 2012 Collection, And "Edgy" Style

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:00 PM PDT


 

As part of our in-depth coverage of NYC's fashion week, TheYBF.com recently chatted with Reco Chapple, an upcoming designer you should keep your eyes on.  His style is fashion forward and "edgy"  and he counts Kandi Burress and Kelly Rowland as supporters.  

Come inside and meet Reco Chapple.  

 

Reco Chapple first rose to national prominence as a season one finalist on Bravo's The Fashion Show.  And with Kelly Rowland as one of his supporters, he continued on after the show to make several appearances at fashion week in New York.

Asked about The House Of Chapple was the lifestyle it evokes, he said his consumer is a sexy and confident individual who knows he or she wants out of life. Focusing on confident lines that accentuate the human frame, he adds that his garments are for people who are confident in the sexuality.

- On his 2012 Spring Collection

"I make timeless, classic pieces that will last."  And with old Hollywood glamour and Bob Mackie among his influences, he says this collection represents the inspiration he received from his recent travels.  The line in a mixtures of different cultures and experiences.

- On his experience at Fashion Week

Reco made his first showing in NY a few seasons ago with a $10,000 investment.  Since then, he has shown consistently and remarked that NY has been very supportive of his talent.  He added that is was always his dream to show in NY and that over the years both his business and production strengths has grown as a result of the great reception he's received.    

And although his schedule prevented him from attending other shows, he lists Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta as his favorite designers.

- On what celebrities he would like to dress

He lists Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker as two women he would love to see in his collection.  He says he would take their "classic" look and give it a little edge.

- On his notable clientele

He says Kelly Rowland and Niecy Nash have been great supporters of his work, and that Kandi Burress (who did a recent photoshoot in his designs) is not only a client, but also a close friend.

- On making any outfit fabulous

His advice for turning any outfit into a "statement" is by "making it personable."  He says adding bangles, bracelets and unique accessories are the key to keeping your look fresh.

Reco showed his Spring 2012 line last week to rave reviews.  Just another fresh face in the design world to look out for.

See designs from his latest collection in the gallery....

The House Of Chapple, Spring 2012 Collection

SPOTTED: Tyra Banks Being Her Fabulous Self At THE GROVE

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 01:07 PM PDT

Hey Tyra Banks!  The "Top Model" mogul hit The Grove in L.A. yesterday to promote her new All Stars season.  We've got her pics inside...

Tyra wore a little black dress and black pumps to chit chat with the news and tv shows about her upcoming ALL STARS season of "America's Next Top Model."  14 faves are returning, and y'all know Ms. Banks wants to talk about it.

She kicked it with Maria Menunos.

Hate the wig still.  Loving everything else.

Photos: SPLASH/WENN

 

UH OH: CoCo's PUFFS Spill Out Her Dress At Fashion Week!

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:29 AM PDT

As odd as it is, CoCo-T didn't seem to be OK with the world seeing her lady lumps last night.  The wifeager (semi-manager of her husband Ice-T) is well known for showing her ASSets in thong bikinis and barely-there bikini tops all over twitter.  And as well as at event in clothes that barely fit.

 

But last night at the Richie Rich NY show, she had more than just a nip slip.  Peep it inside...

Nicole "CoCo" Austin, wife to actor/rapper Ice-T and co-star of "Ice Loves CoCo" reality show (which I shamefully like), was asked to walk the runway of the Richie Rich Spring 2012 NY Fashion Week runway show yesterday.

And her her boobies were a bit too much for the dress (surprise surprise), so they popped out during her walk down the runway.  Talk about a finale!  Click the censored images for the uncensored:

 

She covered up quickly and we hear she was extremely embarrassed.  Well that's odd.  Her being embarrassed that is....

"FORBES" Magazine Names Tyler Perry The Biggest Money Maker In Hollywood, Raking In $130 Million

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 10:22 AM PDT

Thanks to his films, tv shows and plays..and Madea...Tyler Perry has landed atop FORBES list of highest earning men in Hollywood. Find out how much Tyler made inside and who joined him on the list.....

After having one of the most successful years of his career, Tyler Perry nows joins Leonardo DiCaprio, Elton John, and Steven Spieberg as part of an elite group who make jaw-dropping amounts of money every year.  But he just skipped everyone and went all the way to #1 on Forbes' "Highest Entertainment Earners" list that just came out.

And having turned 42-years-old this week, Tyler has many years ahead to make even more than the $130 million he made between May 2010 and May 2011.  That's 1 year folks.

Only time will tell if his venture into cableland and owning a network will be as financially successful as his other media ventures.  But one thing is for sure, Tyler puts a lot of heart and soul into his passions and his loyal fan base seems to help turn everything he touches into gold.  Congrats!

 
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