Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

YBF KIDS: INSIDE Willow's "The Epiphany" Creative Process+Usher & His Boys Kick It Over The Weekend+Ming & Aoki Wish Dad A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:52 AM PDT

Little Willow Smith is giving folks an inside-peek into her creative process behind the first song she ever wrote--"The Epiphany."  Check out how she paused whipping her hair to do some ballet and write and produce her own music.

 

Plus, pics of how Usher spent his weekend with his boys and Kimora's girls being sweet....

She may be only 10 years old...but she's running ish where her career is concerned.  In the video above, Willow gives us a documentary style peek into how she came up with her new song "The Epiphany"...which she says she doesn't know if it will appear on her album or not.

Daddy Will Smith is seen helping his daughter out in their studio, plus Willow is seen battling between being a dancer and being a singer.  And how she came up with the idea of joining both together.

 

In other YBF Kid news....

 

While the boys' mom Tameka Raymond was in Paris for Fashion Week, Usher spent Saturday with their sons Naviyd & Usher V.  And he tweeted all their fun times:

Ice cream and watermelon and minivans OH MY.  Here's what Ursh had to say about it...and his minivan fight with another dad:

LOL.  Cute!

And the utter fabness that is Ming & Aoki Lee were caught on video recently wishing a big Happy Birthday to their dad Russell Simmons...complete with a song and a cameo from Kimora:

Awwww...

The Randomness:

1. Kevin Hart is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of "Modern Family."   This is going to be GOOD. STORY

BROKE ASSES!?: "Singer" Norwood Young HOSTING An Estate Sale BEFORE The Bank Forecloses- Allegedly!

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:01 AM PDT

Norwood Young, the eccentric brother of "BBW: LA" star Tanya Young Williams is having an estate sale to signal the end of an era.....but the "streets" are saying it really signals the end of his dying- Sugar Daddy footing his bills.  Get the deets on Norwood's alleged foreclosure inside.....

 

Norwood Young, the Hollywood type who you see at all the parties, yet you don't quite understand why he's there, is selling his iconic Hancock Park, California mansion for $2.1 million dollars. 

The home, also known as the House of Davids for its 19-replicas of "David" that line the driveway, features a pool (with Norwood's face painted at the bottom), a sauna and a steam room, tons of chandeliers, a home theater with a bar, and six bedrooms and six baths.

About the Davids, he says,

'"That statue represents myself and things that I've had to defeat in my life. So it wasn't like I was just this wacky guy who wanted 20 penises on his lawn. That's not the way I roll. ... Unfortunately, the neighbors and other people never took the time to wonder if there was a reason."

But people DID take the time to wonder how a "singer" who has never had any notable dealings in the music industry can drive a Rolls Royce Phantom and floss around town like a music mogul.

And the answer depends on who you ask.

According to Norwood, he is hosting an "estate" sale to end an era and start his life over, but the word on the street is that he's been blackmailing a much older white man since the 1980s because of their sexual past.

According to a source claiming intimate knowledge of Norwood's affairs, Norwood's "sugar daddy" has put millions into an endowment fund for Norwood since the 80s, with hopes that he would never expose their past.

And it seems to have worked out nicely over the years, except now the man is on his death bed and Norwood has been cut off. So......EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Allegedly, the home is in foreclosure but Norwood is trying to sell it.

SMH......I guess he won't be able to afford any more "work" to his face either.

RUMOR CONTROL: Kimsha Artest SPEAKS OUT, Says She's Not Interested In "BBW: LA" Drama

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 07:10 AM PDT

Kimsha Artest is speaking out about ALL the "BBW: LA" drama, her alleged beef with Shaunie And Evelyn, and those alleged Facebook messages. Hear Kimsha in her own words inside....

Kimsha Artest is clearing up a FEW things.  First, you don't see her on "BBW: LA" because she is not about all the drama and she doesn't like how some of the women carry themselves. (Did she not see the first few seasons of the Miami "Basketball Wives"?

And as far as Shaunie and Evelyn, Kimsha says she has NO BEEF with them because she doesn't know them. 

And lastly, she says she is on Facebook BUT, those nasty messages didn't come from her account.

Watch Kimsha speaking out here:

Source: HipHollywood.com

SNEAK PEEK: Nicki Minaj Covers COSMOPOLITAN Mag, Gets Featured On Rick Ross' New Joint "You The Boss"

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 06:34 AM PDT

Nicki Minaj just became only the second black woman to grace Cosmopolitan magazine's cover in the last 3 years.  (The other is Rihanna--twice.) Check out a sneak peek of her cover hitting shelves soon....plus her new track with Ricky Rozay....

 

The folks over at Rap Radar caught this glimpse of Nicki Minaj rocking a black leather bustier and mini skirt on the cover of Cosmopolitan's November 2011 issue.

I stopped reading Cosmo back about 10 years ago...when I realized every single issue was 99.9% just the same articles about how to sex your man better.  And I only saw a black chick in the mag once every blue moon.

Looks like things haven't changed much.

Meanwhile, Nicki appears on Rick Ross' brand new track he just dropped last night called "You The Boss."  It's his second single off his upcoming God Forgives, I Don't album dropping December 13th:

 

Check it.

 

VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Throws It Back To "Real Love" On "DWTS," Estelle "Twists" It Out

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Mary J. Blige and Estelle both hit the stage for Week 3 of "Dancing With The Stars" live last night in Hollywood.  Video of them performing throwbacks inside....

MJB went vintage on us and performed "Real Love"--her first Top 10 pop-hit back in 1992.  She looked gorge for the performance.  Dancing pros Dasha Chesnokova and Valentin Chmerkovskiy performed.

And Estelle broke out Chubby Checker's hit "The Twist" later in show.  She and Mr. Checker both performed the song as it was its 50th anniversary.  The dancers were from Macy's Dancing Stars.  Check it.

SPOTTED: Ciara Attends The Valentino Show And Makes Her Parisian Rounds

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Ciara was spotted heading into the Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week earlier today.  See pics inside of Ciara donning all black again out on the town....

Ciara hit the Espace Ephemere Tuileries in Paris today in this black mini dres with a sexy lace and polka dotted overlay on the top half.  ANd she completed her chic look with a cute bun in her hair.

She hit the front row with Jessica Biel and other celebs.

 

And later.....

CiCi rocked a hot fur vest and jean and nude Louboutin pumps as she walked through the streets on her way to dinner.

 

Photos via INFPhoto.com/Ciara-daily.com

 

"Basketball Wives: LA" Producers Say Kimsha Artest STOPPED FILMING--That's Why She's Been M.I.A.

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:07 PM PDT

Everybody's been wondering where the hell Kimsha Artest has been all season on "Basketball Wives: LA" (and Tanya Williams as well), since she hasn't appeared on the show since episode 2.

 

Now the producers are speaking out about what really went down--and why it's all Kimsha's fault!

We haven't seen Kimsha Artest since episode 2 this season.  And there's been speculations he was purposely left out for some unknown reason.  And it didn't help that a fake Facebook page started spewing accusations against the producers and Shaunie O'Neal about having a personal vendetta against her.

Her (ex) husband Ron Artest tweeted that the account was fake, but didn't speak on why she's been M.I.A.  But now the producers are.  Here's what they said in a statement today:

“When Kimsha Artest signed on to be in ‘Basketball Wives: LA,’ we were very excited to have her onboard. That is why we were confused and disheartened when after a limited number of days shooting she stopped showing up for filming. This is the sole and only reason Kimsha has not appeared on more episodes of the series. Her minimal coverage on the show was entirely her decision and not that of Shed Media, VH1 or Executive Producer Shaunie O’Neal.’Basketball Wives: LA’ continues to be a ratings success for VH1 every Monday night.”

Didn't show up to taping?  I can't.

 

 

By the way, after Draya's little breakdown in last night's episode where she tried to say all the child neglect police reports about her are false, the reporter is standing by his word. Draya was charged with leaving her child unattended and getting arrested for child neglect--while he's submersed in feces in a home alone at 7 while she was at work stripping. The POLICE REPORTS document the situation and she also accepted the punishment and attended family rehab and counseling.

Homegirl needs more people. Boldface lying about things that can be verified make you look some kind of way....

SURPRISE! Beyonce Pops Up At The University of Houston To Support Honoree Mama Tina

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:48 PM PDT

Beyonce, her mother Tina Knowles, and cousin Angie all traveled back to their hometown of Houston, TX yesterday for a great cause.  Mama Tina was being honored by the University of Houston Friends of Women’s Studies Living Archives program (who honors local women) for all her fab accomplishments.

 

Details and cute pics inside....

It's no secret Beyonce and her mom are extremely close.  So Bey looked like the uber proud daughter, in her multicolored bump gracing shift dress, as her mother received accolades from the MD Anderson Library for her accomplishments as a mother and businesswoman.

Houston Chronicle reporter Joy Sewing (above), wearing a Miss Tina for Walmart purple wrap dress and Prada shoes, was on hand to interview Miss Tina on stage during the event.  Sewing stated:

Miss Tina (as she prefers to be called) was a gracious interview and made my job easy. She talked about her life growing up in Galveston and her business as a hairstylist and then a costume designer and stylist for Destiny’s Child. She spoke of her love for her late mother Agnez Dereon and her dedication to her two daughters (Beyonce and Solange). Miss Tina even teared up a bit. Beyonce, who sat near other family members, was just as kind. Every time I glanced at B (that’s what they call her), she smiled at me. In the back room, mannequins displayed some of Beyonce’s most recognizable red-carpet gowns, which Miss Tina designed. Beyonce’s five Grammy awards from 2003 were also on display.

Sweet! 

And why is Beyonce making this face?  Maybe because literally hundreds of students showed up outside the library doors within 5 minutes of finding out she was inside.  And they screamed and chanted her name throughout the event.    Sewing reported:

Then the students came. Hundreds of them (who likely got word that B was on campus via Twitter) piled into UH’s M.D. Anderson Library and began chanting, “Beyonce! Beyonce!” It even interrupted the interview for a few minutes. Beyonce, who is pregnant with her first child, was a bit bothered by the chaos since it was her mother’s big day. But afterwards the singer, wearing 5-inch heels, made a quick stop in the lobby to wave to the students: “Wow, this is crazy how fast that happens,” she said to me. “Just one tweet.”

Wow.  Miss Tina's family was there to support as well:


 

Congrats Mama Tina!

BONUS: Here's video of the "Countdown" singer making her entrance:

Source: Houston Chronicle

Tika Sumpter COVERS The October 2011 Issue Of "VIBE VIXEN"

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:21 PM PDT

 

 

Fab chick Tika Sumpter covers the October 2011 issue of "VIBE VIXEN" where she dishes on sex, what we can expect on the new season of "The Game," and more.  Read the highlights and peep the cover inside....

 

For the October 2011 issue of "Vibe Vixen," YBF chick Tika Sumpter opens up about her childhood experiences and some of her most talked about roles in Hollywood.  On the cover, she rocks a headshot full of waves and girl-next-door style makeup.  Pretty.  Here are some of the highlights.....

TIKA ON GROWING UP IN A SINGLE-PARENT HOME AND SEXUALITY

VV: Growing up in a single-parent home, were there any struggles that molded you?
TIKA: Not growing up with a dad was really hard, but my mom was so on point. She was a lover and the authority that basically gave us whoopings. If you missed that bus to school, you were walking. I saw my mom struggle a lot which made me not want to do the things normal teenagers do. I was super prude in junior high and high school; the prudest person in the pack. I was so active in school that I wasn’t even thinking about sex. Even my girlfriend and I, who are best friends since junior high, we were talking and she was like, ‘Tika, nobody knows what they’re doing in junior high, middle school or high school with sex, so why is everybody in a rush?’

VV: [Laughs] Would you say that you were shy or just conservative about those activities?
TIKA: I think I’m both. People might think I’m not shy, because when you see me, I talk, but I was kind of shy. I was shy, I was scared, I was like, ‘Oh my God, I don’t wanna get pregnant; I have too much to do in life right now.’ It scared me a little bit.

TIKA ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GAME’S JENNA RICE AND MALIK WRIGHT

VV: Well give us another scoop: What are your hopes for Jenna and Malik’s relationship during the next season of The Game?
TIKA: I don’t know anything yet. They haven’t told me. I would hope that they explore the world of being in a functioning, viable relationship. I think there’s a lot to write about, especially with two addicts and two people in the entertainment business. I think that there would be a lot of hurdles, a lot of successes, but a lot of drama. I think she has insecurities, obviously, so it’s going to be interesting with her being in this world of football now. From groupies to thinking he needs to pay for everything, just so many different aspects of that life. It’ll be interesting seeing how his mother gets along with Jenna and how she feels about that whole situation. Also being in a circle of women who are married and she’s not married. I hope they explore that world. I think people like them together, and I’m so grateful girls and guys like Jenna Rice. I think it could be a fun situation this season.

 

Read more of Tika's Q-n-A over At Vibe Vixen.

Rihanna's New Album Title REVEALED! Get Ready To TALK THAT TALK....

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:00 PM PDT

If anybody knows how to walk the walk and talk the talk it's Rihanna.  At least from what we can see.  Twitter's favorite feisty ish talker just revealed the name of her upcoming new album.

 

Check it inside...

The Rihanna stans Navy unlocked the next mission on the singer's Facebook treasure hunt for clues about her new LP.  And she just announced the new album title is Talk That Talk.  Makes sense.

The lead single "We Found Love" is #3 on the Itunes charts.  And the video shot in Ireland, while she's still on her LOUD world tour, is dropping soon.

November 21st is her due date.

NEWCOMERS: Elle Varner's New "Only Wanna Give It To You" Vid+Kat Graham's New YRB Cover

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Yesterday we showcased fresh faced newcomer to the music scene Elle Varner.  Now her brand new video for her single "Only Wanna Give It To You" featuring J.Cole is out.

 

Peep the vid and "Vampire Diaries" actress Kat Graham after the cut....

The bright and colorful vid is Elle's first shot at a visual for her new album Perfectly Imperfect due out soon on with Sony Music.  Check it.

 

And actress Kat Graham is covering the new YRB mag:

The actress/singer kicks off the next season of "The Vampire Diaries," Thursday Sept. 15 on The CW.

The Randomness:

1.  NBC cancelled "The Playboy Club" which co-starred Naturi Naughton.  I actually LOVED the show.  And think this is a bad move... STORY

PICS & DETAILS: Inside Fantasia & Antwaun's Baby Shower! Couple's Baby Boy's Name REVEALED?

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 10:11 AM PDT

Fantasia Barrino celebrated her bouncing-baby-on-the-way over the weekend with a baby shower in North Carolina.  The baby's daddy Antwaun Cook was on hand to celebrate as well.  And despite reports the shower was held on the same date of Antwaun's wedding anniversary with his wife, Paula, he has yet to divorce, the twosome seem pretty unfazed.

 

Pics and deets from the shower inside.  Plus, we may have uncovered the baby's name!

Fantasia and Cook had their friends and fam in full force--100 guests to be exact--at Villa Antonio in Charlotte, North Carolina over the weekend.  Fantasia arrived in a limo with her boyfriend and child's father Antwaun.  And they had their celeb friends like Anthony & Tarsha Hamilton (above) there to celebrate as well.

The shower was a Mickey Mouse theme and lunch was fully catered Italian cuisine.  Fantasia's brother, Rico, did an impromptu performance for his sister with Fanny's band.  And we hear the baby boy on the way has already been named "Dallas."

Fanny rocked a head ful of curls and a colorful strapless maxi dress to show off her bump.  And posed it up with her good friend Jamie Foster Brown of Sister2Sister magazine and her manager Brian.

The "Collard Greens & Cornbread" singer's mom Diane and grandma were there.

And the couple had plenty of guests to entertain and gifts for the new baby.

We're told the baby is due in December, and people were overheard talking to Fantasia about "Baby Dallas."  Sounds like Zion will have a little brother named after the Texas city.

Photog: Curt – U.N.I. Photography
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