Friday, November 4, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

GIRL FIGHT: Gabby Sidibe Stops By "WENDY" For A WIG PULLING CATFIGHT! (VIDEO)

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 09:54 AM PDT

Gabby Sidibe stopped by "The Wendy Williams Show" this morning to promote Tower Heist, which hits the big screen today. While there, the bubbly actress got into a "wig pulling" cat fight with the Wendy. Watch the video inside....

Gabby Sidibe stopped by the "WENDY" Show this morning to promote the release of her new comedy, Tower Heist.

During the chat, Gabby told the audience that she is just a "normal" girl despite her fame and celebrity friends.  She added that she doesn't live in a fancy apartment and she can't drive or cook!

But when Wendy asked about her love life, the talkative actress became very coy only offering, "I have a gentleman caller."

And before she left, Gabby, who first showed off her flair for sketch comedy on SNL, did a little scene with Wendy. 

The pair, pretending to be "RHOA" stars Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes, got into a hilarious catfight and wig pulling.

Watch the funny clip here:

YBF GIVEAWAY: WIN TICKETS TO WATCH THE THRONE!

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 09:24 AM PDT

The Throne is making its way around North America..and we know our YBF readers want to experience Jay-Z & Kanye West LIVE.

We've teamed up with Def Jam to give (1) lucky reader a pair of tickets to see Jay-Z and Kanye West in the city of their choice.  Deets inside...

The Watch The Throne tour kicked off last weekend in Atlanta with rave reviews...and will wrap in Vancouver, BC on December 18, 2011.  And now 1 uber lucky reader will have the chance to hit up one of the several remaining tour dates from November 6th. 

Chicago's native son Kanye returns home November 30th.  And Brooklyn born Jay-Z returns home November 7th.  And there's tons of additional dates to choose from too.

Fill out the entry form below.  OR send us an email with your name, phone number, e-mail address to Giveaways@TheYBF.com. 1 entry per person.

The giveaway ends Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at midnight/EST. The winner will be announced the following day on the site and contacted via phone and/or email!

Here are the remaining tour dates:

11/01/2011 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena

11/02/2011 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

11/03/2011 Washington, DC Verizon Center

11/05/2011 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

11/06/2011 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

11/07/2011 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

11/08/2011 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

11/14/2011 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center

11/15/2011 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena

11/18/2011 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena

11/19/2011 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall

11/21/2011 Boston, MA TD Garden

11/22/2011 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

11/23/2011 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

11/24/2011 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

11/26/2011 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills

11/27/2011 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center

11/29/2011 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

11/30/2011 Chicago, IL United Center

12/01/2011 Chicago, IL United Center

12/03/2011 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

12/05/2011 Houston, TX Toyota Center

12/06/2011 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

12/09/2011 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena

12/10/2011 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

12/12/2011 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

12/13/2011 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

12/16/2011 Tacoma , WA Tacoma Dome

12/17/2011 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

12/18/2011 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

Tickets are currently on sale at Live Nation. Travel not provided. 

GOOD LUCK!

GIVEAWAY ENTRY FORM

NEW COUPLE ALERT?: Selita Ebanks And Terrence J.?

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:46 AM PDT

A couple of weeks ago, we received a tip that Selita Ebanks and Terrence J. have been spending lots of time together recently...and it's more than just friendly group dinners.  And after the twosome hit up an event in NYC together last night, we definitely have our eye on them.

 

We've got the deets on the Victoria Secret model and the "106 & Park" host's budding new relationship....

Selita and Terrence partied with a big group of friends--including Estelle at Natasha Bedingfield--at Happy Endings Lounge on the Lower East Side in NYC a few weeks ago.  October 20th to be exact.  And our source who spotted the group tells TheYBF.com that Selita & Terrence, who is still filming his movie Think Like A Man, appeared to be in their own world together.

We're told Terrence was getting sexy intimate lap dances from Selita, who was rocking an uber short mini dress, all night while they got a little affectionate.  All while the rest of the group partied it up amongst themselves.

And now that Terrence popped up at the 401 Greene Photography & Fashion auction in Soho last night, which Selita hosted, we've got our eye on these two.  (pictured above) They made a point to snap pics separately though.

Terrence recently shot down rumors he was in any type of relationship with cougar Toni Braxton.  And now we may know why....

 

Photos via WENN

 

COSMO GIRL: Kelly Rowland Chosen As "Ultimate TV Personality" In The UK

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:38 AM PDT


Though she's only been on the UK's "X Factor" for a few months, Kelly Rowland has already won the country over, being chosen as ""Ultimate TV Personality" by Cosmopolitan Magazine. Get the deets on Kelly's big honor inside....

 

Last night, Kelly Rowland was honored in London as the UK's "Ultimate TV Personality" at the Cosmopolitan Women of the Year Awards.  Held at the Banqueting House, the annual event honors celebrities and professional women who are making a significant impact in the UK with their career endeavors. 

And while Ms. Rowland looked stunning in an elegant pink gown, the evening had its bittersweet moments as she dined with her remaining "X Factor" mentees Misha B and Janet Devlin (one of her girls was voted off last week.)  

Kelly recently revealed in a Radio One interview that she feels partly responsible for her girls being in the bottom two on the program while she was M.I.A. in L.A.

 

But now that she's back, I'm sure she's going to fight for Misha and Janet as she tweeted, 'My girls are great, they're actually here with me tonight. I was absolutely… upset when I saw my girls at the bottom two.'

 

And after catching up with previous "X Factor" winner Alexandra Burke (who stood in for her on the judging panel), she revealed that she is still in recovery mode from her throat infection,

“There is only so much chicken and rice soup you can eat.  I still don’t have a full appetite and I’m still on meds so my stomach is just going crazy. My body is not hungry right now—it’s the weirdest thing.”

And as she continues down the road to wellness, Kelly is gearing up for the UK release of Hear I Am disc on Nov. 28 (with 5 additional tracks).  When talking about it, she said,

“I still do have dance music on there, but I also have my urban roots on there.”

Photos via Wireimage/Whitby

The Randomness:

1. Jennifer Lopez is producing and may star in Carmen SanDiego movie. Story
  

Grab A Glass Of Ciroc! Happy 42nd Birthday Diddy!

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:27 AM PDT

 

 

Whether you call him Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy or simply Diddy, we've all been touch in some way by hip-hop visionary Sean Combs.  On his 42nd birthday, celebrate Sean's contribution to hip-hop in our gallery.

As far as urban culture goes, Sean "Diddy" Combs is the dude who tells us what to wear, what to drink, where to go AND what to listen to once we get there.

And with an estimated worth of $500 million, he's a "hustler" while doing so.

And we've watched his journey of clubs brawls, baby momma dramas, and quest for love and fulfillment for a while now.

Let's celebrate the 42nd birthday of the man who made a vodka as much of a household name as Colt 45. 

Drink up...

"Press Play"....Happy 42nd Birthday Mr. Sean "Diddy" Combs!

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Host Tyra Banks, Chanel Iman, & More For Keep A Child Alive Benefit

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Alicia Keys is continuing her charity work with her groups who benefit children with AIDS.  She, along with husband Swizz Beatz, hosted her 8th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC tonight.

 

And we've got the pics of the fab folks who attended inside...

Mr. & Mrs. Beatz hosted their celebrity friends tonight for Alicia's annual AIDS benefit for children in Africa and beyond.  And this year, Alicia wanted the focus to be on India.

Alicia, who also performed tonight, told MTV News this week:

The theme is going to be all about India because we've moved into helping to serve India in regards to what they’re going through with the AIDS pandemic, just like we do in Africa.  It’s going to be beautiful, the music is going to have a little Indian style to it as well, which is super fun for me to explore.”

More pics from the red carpet:

Loves the look of the winter white tailored blazer with the gold sparkling blouse.  And she's been loving her black pants lately.

Nice.

Supermodel and 'ANTM" host Tyra Banks looked stunning in a purple strapless mermaid style evening gown with bow-tie detail:

And paired it with a red lip.

Kerry Washington made a lovely appearance in her white stripe-on-tulle dress and nude Louboutins.  Very interesting. 

And I love it.

The Anthony's showed up in matching all black...and LaLa with her head piece on.

Interesting....

And besties La and Serena Williams kicked it inside.


And Serena looked nice in a black gown with gold belted hardware and cut-outs near the bottom.

Queen Latifah put on her black suit and hat and looked pretty damn dapper:

Nice.

Model Chanel Iman looked nice in her black and white number.  Looks like the halter was about to hang to low and expose her goodies though.

And will.i.am and Gayle King were there to help celebrate in the benefit as well.

"Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada Nabs Book & Film Deal...With Cash Money

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 06:31 PM PDT

Evelyn Lozada started taping "Basketball Wives: Miami" Season 4 today.  And she's got some other big news too.  She nabbed a 6-figure book and film deal with Cash Money Records' literary division called Cash Money Content.

 

Deets inside...

Evelyn's putting all her baller dating stories to good use and making some cash off of them.  She reportedly just signed a deal with Lil Wayne & Birdman's publishing division of Cash Money Records.  Cash Money Content, which just kicked off this year, is in partnership with Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.  And they also focus on turning literary works into films.

So what's Evelyn going to be writing about?  Her life as a baller girlfriend of course.  Fictional novels based "loosely" on her life of dating professional athletes to be exact.  And she's using the alter ego Eve Inez-Landon.

Her first literary work, according to the Hollywood Reporter, will be called The Wives Association.  She loves that W word doesn't she?  It'll be co-written by "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" writer Courtney Parker.

Evelyn says:

“The stories that you hear—what goes on in these relationships, and just being in that circle—I decided to let everyone experience a piece of it for themselves by writing this series of juicy novels.

By partnering with Baby and Cash Money Content, we have the potential to turn these ‘novels’ into a full-fledged brand,” Lozada explains. “Everything Baby and CMC touches turns to gold, and our brands together will be magical.”

Magical is one word for it.

Is Kanye Still Pining For Amber Rose? (VIDEO...And Amber's Response)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 04:13 PM PDT

Last night during the Watch The Throne tour stop through Philadelphia, Kanye West had a very vulnerable moment where he broke down in the middle of "Runaway" and gave a very intimate "shout out" to... "an incredible girl from Philly."  Amber Rose much? Could Yeezy regret splitting with Ms. Rose? Watch the video inside and check out her response.....

 

The Throne rolled through "The City Of Brotherly Love" yesterday and Mr. West got all caught up in the moment.  During his performace of "Runaway," the self-admitted asshole (we don't think that though) went on a long rant (what else is new?).  But this time, it was about love.  And that he misses a chick who sounds very much like....Amber Rose!

He told the audience,

"I know love ain't always easy. Especially with people in your business all the time. I want ya'll to do me a favor tonight, if you love somebody tonight....hold on real tight."

Then it got very personal, 

"To the city of Philly, I wanna thank ya'll for making an incredible person that this song was made for."

He continued by admitting that he was/is an "a$$hole" and he f*cked up because "....I thought you'd always be mine."

It was like listening in on a private conversation you know you shouldn't be hearing.

 

Fast forward to the 3:40 mark to hear Kanye talking about who we all know is Amber:

Complex asked Amber what did she think about it all.  And she said this is her 50th interiew today (alrighty) and she's constantly being asked about it. BUt since she's "doesn't follow what Kanye's doing," she knew notheing about it:

I’ll say this—I didn’t even know about it. This is my 50thinterview today and every single person has asked me, and it made me go see what the hell they were talking about, because I don’t keep up on the current events of Kanye. I just don’t look him up.

A lot of is just negativity and I don’t like to bring that energy into my life. But I did look at it and he said that, he said um, “When I said that I didn’t like your dress, I was an asshole. When I said that I didn’t like your hair, I was an asshole.”

And he was an asshole. He was. I feel like he gets that now, and he’s remorseful about being an asshole to me.

But he called me an incredible person, and I take that as an apology. And if it was an apology, I forgive him for being an asshole. I don’t hold any grudges. I don’t hate him. I want him to find a girl and for him to treat her better than he treated me.

The next girl, she doesn’t deserve that. I found pure happiness with Wiz. Why wouldn’t I want that for Kanye? I want everyone to have that, to feel the way I feel about Wiz.

I love love….

Ok then...

And The 2011 YBF Halloween Costume Contest Winners Are....

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:46 PM PDT

The winners of YBF's 2011 Halloween Costume Contest are inside...

Based on your votes...

Angela Jean Prentiss as Nicki Minaj is the GRAND PRIZE winner of $300!

Hajra Akhtar as Mini-Kanye West nabbed 2nd place with $200!

Bryan D. Walker as Rick Ross is the 3rd place winner with $100!

Check your emails...cash is on the way!

P.S.: Stay tuned for YBF's Holiday Giveways coming up soon...

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Reveal How They REALLY Feel About Each Other In JET Magazine

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 02:22 PM PDT

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" are back for Season 4.  And we've heard them talk about everything--from their families to their new projects--but now, they're talking about each other.

 

Check out our exclusive First Look at the upcoming issue of JET magazine where the ladies give how they really feel about their castmates inside..

JET asked the ladies to give their takes on all their other castmates.  We already know after this morning that Sheree and NeNe are no longer cool.  So Sheree said about NeNe, "I wouldn't trust her as far as I can throw her."

Kandi applauded NeNe saying, "She's a hustler....She's about getting paper.  She's always got something in the works."  But kept it real about Kim saying, "She's the type of person who knows how to play dumb when she wants to but really knows what's going on..."

Kim stayed mum about her frenemy NeNe saying, "It is what it is..." and revealed that she finally stopped smoking once she got pregnant again.

Phaedra said about Kandi, "She's a brilliant businesswoman.  She reminds me a lot of myself, and I just love her."  Of course she does Phaedra....

Cynthia said about Kim, "We definitely had some tiffs, but only about trivial things.  But on the show it ends up looking like big things."

NeNe revealed she has a wine coming out and she's now a restauranteur--after opening her Famiglia franchise.  And she had some ish to say about her castmates.  About Kandi she said, "She's real, she's down to earth.  But Kandi is not easy to get to know.  I actually  find her kind of mean."

About Sheree she says, "Sheree is very mean spirited.  I think Sheree thinks she's everything.  She's got a bad attitude."

And about Phaedra, NeNe commented, "I almost feel like she was that girl at home looking at the tv going, 'Let me on that show!'  I call her Fake-dra."

The issue with the full cover story hits stands Monday, November 7th.  Bring on the drama....

The Randomness:

1.  It's your LAST CHANCE to vote in YBF's 2011 Halloween Costume Contest.  VOTE HERE!

UH OH! Rihanna Cancels Second Concert, Cites "Deteriorating Health & Exhaustion"

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PDT

Rihanna cancelled another concert last night while in Sweden.  This time due to severe exhaustion.  Deets inside....

With tons of nightly concerts, back-to-back world tours, prepping to release a brand new album, photoshoots galore, and still partying it up in between, it looks like the rockstar lifestyle is catching up to Rihanna.

She cancelled a concert for the second time last night (November 2) in Stockholm, Sweden due to severe exhaustion.  And this comes after her first cancellation in Malmo, Sweden a few days ago when she twitpic'd her IV while suffering from the flu.  But she made up that date the next day.

Live Nation spokesman Kristofer Akesson tells the press that Rihanna was feeling ill ahead of her concert in Stockholm Wednesday night and decided, in consultation with a doctor, to cancel the show just an hour before she was to go on stage.  Akesson stated:

"It was due to fatigue again. It was a very difficult decision to make at the last moment, but Rihanna's health was really deteriorating. She was very disappointed and it was a decision we didn't want to make."

Live Nation didn't give any other details, but an insider says that the 23-year-old could barely function:

"She was so ill. She could barely stand up. She was pushing herself to do the show, but she couldn't do it in the end. At the Globe Rihanna was close to passing out. It got serious. She couldn't even get up to leave. So she slept in her dressing room until about half an hour after midnight and then they helped her out to the car and back to her hotel."

Get better soon Rih Rih!

NeNe Leakes CHATS IT UP On "Extra"...While Sheree Tries To Sing & Says The Two Are No Longer Friends

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:34 AM PDT

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Nene Leakes was spotted taping a segment for TV's "Extra!" with Maria Menounos in L.A. yesterday.  And what Sheree revealed on "Wendy Show" today about why she and NeNe are no longer friends.  See it all inside...

NeNe Leakes and her "ego" make their return to Bravo's "RHOA" this Sunday, Nov. 6 and she hit up "Extra" yesterday to tape a segment for the show.

The soon-to-be divorced(?) star is looking good these days, having lost several pounds...and perhaps a husband.

She chatted with Maria about season four of "RHOA" as well as "Celebrity Apprentice" and opening her own pizzeria.

She tweeted about her segment saying,

Hey tweetie pies I've been a working girl out n LA all day! Here i'am shooting wit Extra @ the groove

 

Meanwhile, fellow "Housewives" Sheree Whitfield, Kandi Burruss, and Phaedra Parks rolled to the "Wendy Williams Show" (along with Phaedra's hubby Apollo and Kandi's mom Joyce) this morning. And Sheree revealed why she and NeNe are no longer friends at all..due to fame blowing up NeNe's head:

“We were friends a long time ago.  NeNe has really changed. The fame has totally changed her. It’s gone to her head. She just feels like she’s bigger than everybody."

And about the blowup we can see in the season preview--it was all over money:

"It was an appearance that I had to do; I brought NeNe in on it—actually Kim, as well—and she tried to pull from me and Kim, what we were getting. I don’t care about all the other things that she does, or things that she says ‘cause it really doesn’t affect me ‘cause we’re really not friends like that. We’re acquaintances.  When you try pull money or take money from me, that’s just really low,” she added.

Anywho...the three ladies took Wendy's stage to try to perform the hit kandi wrote for TLC, "No Scrubs."  Check the video below:

 

Photos via PacificCoastNews.com

BOND GIRL: Naomie Harris SIZZLES At "Skyfall" Photocall With Daniel Craig

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PDT

YBF chick Naomie Harris turned heads yesterday as she joined her brand new co-stars Berenice Marlohe and the uber sexy Daniel Craig for their photocall for the upcoming 23rd James Bond flick, Skyfall.  See the pics inside...

Yesterday, actress Naomie Harris appeared at a photocall for "Skyfall" the 23rd Bond Film at the Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar in London.  She's the newest YBF chick to be a part of the Bond franchise.  And were freakin' excited about it!

The British actress is set to be Bond's ride-or-die chick (but not necessarily his love interest) on the big screen on November 9, 2012 when the film debuts in the States.

And though folks are very secretive about the film's deets, it has leaked that Naomie plays a character named "Eve" who becomes the new Miss Moneypenny (M's secretary). 

The original Miss Moneypenny character --back in the 60's--had an infatuation/crush on James, hoping he would marry her. In return, James flirts with her whenever he visits M's office. She has been known to help James hide his love affairs with other women. Her character is attractive, loyal, clever and intelligent.

Also, during the photocall, the women were referred to as "Bond Ladies" not "Bond Girls."

The entire cast was there for their first pics for the new film.  Naomie posed with Javier Bardem, Berenice Marlohe, Sam Mendes, Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

You ready?

Photog: Marsland

 
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