Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Chrissy & Jim Jones SHUT DOWN Q's About Marriage & Yandy At "Love & Hip Hop" Season 2 NYC Dinner

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 09:27 AM PST

The cast of season 2 of "Love & Hip Hop" hosted a premiere preview dinner party at Pranna in NYC.  Not surprisingly, the co-stars Chrissy Lampkin got into boxing matches with this season and last--Kimbella, Somaya, & Yandy--were all missing.

 

We've got all the deets from inside last night's dinner and what to expect on November 14th.  And which questions these reality folks did and didn't want to answer inside...

Olivia & Chrissy were the only main cast members there for last night's dinner party.  Mama Jones & Emily B. were missing as well.  But we do know Em's fam had a birthday party in Miami this weekend.

From the looks of the premiere episode, the producers didn't hold back for season 2!  They kicked it off with heated drama. From Mama Jones making a diss song about Chrissy to Kimbella getting sucker punched after revealing her secret about rapper Fabolous. The two new chicks--Yandy & Kimbella--do appear in the first episode, but it becomes clear Chrissy will be dominating the entire season.

Jim Jones & Chrissy tried to be extra mum last night about the ish we really care about--like Chrissy beating down both Kimbella and Jim's ex-manager Yandy.  When asked about their current relationship with Yandy, Chrissy says she "isn't discussing her." 

Peep that FAT diamond ring on Chrissy's ring finger (above)?  When asked about the status of their wedding plans (seeing that we still ever heard an explicit YES from Jimmy after Chrissy's proposal last season), Jimmy shut that down saying the media was getting too intrusive.  Ummm...you showed every aspect of your relationship on tv...but now it's too intrusive to ask about it?  OK Jimmy...

Chrissy did reveal, though, that she and Kimbella just met each other for the first time on the first day of taping.  Despite the fact their men have been in the Dipset clique together for years.

When Olivia was asked about her new baller boo Tarence Kinsey, she dismissed questions with a "Good night."  Maybe she learned her lesson about running her mouth about the men she's getting it in with.  Remember the Darelle Revis situation?

But her manager Rich Dollaz (above on the right) didn't hold back about his arch nemisis on the show, Somaya Reece. 

When we asked if he'd ever work with her, he responded, "I don't believe in what she does. Im not buying what she selling. We all know she is a compulsive liar. At the end of the day if you ain't buying it...how can I sell it?" Alrighty then.

The show's creator Mona Scott-Young was on hand last night and snapped some pics with the cast. 

Jimmy & Rich made sure they were extra nice with the liquor.

And a pic of Chrissy's Fall-Winter 2011 Puck Louboutin pony booties for last night's occasion.

You ready?

Here's a sneak peak from Monday's premiere:

Chrissy takes Jim to the jewelry store to replace the engagement ring he 'lost.' Meanwhile, Emily tells her daughter about her plans to leave Fab.

NYC Correspondent: Kourtney Ri'Chard

Kelly Rowland Gets "Down For Whatever" On "The Graham Norton Show"

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:54 AM PST

 

Kelly Rowland and her sexy male dancers got "Down For Whatever" in the UK recently as Miss Kelly promoted the UK release of her disc Here I Am.  Watch the performance inside....

In a sexy black sheer top that revealed her perky chi chis, Kelly Rowland stopped by "The Graham Norton Show" for a pre-taped performance and interview that aired last night in the UK.

 

On the show, she posed with Lord Alan Sugar, Sir Cliff Richard, host Graham Norton and Micky Flanagan.

While discussing current "X Factor UK" controversies like the departure of Frankie Cocozza, Kelly revealed her love of the UK saying,

'It’s a blessing to be so far away from home and to feel so at home. I really appreciate all the love I’ve had here.'

Watch Kelly's performance here:

 

Photos via Ian West/PA Wire

MUSIC FAB: Rihanna Ft. Jay-Z's "Talk That Talk"

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:54 AM PST

After a snippet leaked earlier this week, we've got the full version of Rihanna's title track off her brand new Talk That Talk album.  Check out what Rihanna and Uncle Jay are talking about inside...


 

Keeping with the upbeat island-influenced pop feel she's becoming known for, Rihanna's new "Talk That Talk" single featuring Jay-Z stays true to the formula.  The two are teaming up again after their mega hit collabos "Umbrella" & "Run This Town."

The track has a beat by Stargate and was penned & produced by Ester Dean, Jay-Z, & Diddy (Mr. Combs gets credits as the song samples Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got A Story To Tell" which he co-produced).  Check it:

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By the way, we've finally heard the album (officially dropping 11/21)--and the words and context make Rated R look meek.  She's still keeping it hardcore pop though for the dance & catchy beat lovers this time around.

Beyonce "COUNTS DOWN" On "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" (VIDEO)

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:47 AM PST

Beyonce popped up on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" last night as she performed "Countdown." Watch the video inside....

Last night, Beyonce hit the stage on Jimmy Fallon's late night talk show to perform "Countdown" from her platinum disc, 4.

Bey rocked a form fitting black dress that may get conspiracy theorists talking; but, it should be noted the performance was taped back in July.

She's probably at home rubbing her baby bump, celebrating her Vogue honor and waiting for Live At Roseland to hit stores on November 21.

Johnny Gill also appeared on last night's epiode and performed with in-house band The Roots.

Watch Mrs. Carter Knowles' "Countdown" performance below:

Juelz Santana ARRESTED For Making Terrorist Threats?!

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:26 AM PST

Rapper Juelz Santana, the baby's father of "Love & Hip Hop" star Kimbella, was arrested In New Jersey this week for making terrorist threats! Get the deets inside.....

On Thursday, Juelz Santana aka LaRon James was busted by cops in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct.  And while the cops wouldn't reveal which "threats" the rapper made exactly, they did impound his Bently after he refused to let them search it.

For now, LaRon is back at home after being released a few hours later on $46,500 bail. He later took to twitter to discuss his car, but was mum about making "threats."

"A! Police impounded my bently so I guess I gotta bring the rose out! fuck they thought that was my only car lol #Whooooaaaaaa.

A! My car was parked an they asked to search it. an I said no. so they locked me up an said will call a Judge for a search warrant smh wow."

And apparently he felt like he was on a photoshoot as he added,

A! How many mugshots they gonna take of me smfh!!! 46k bail

SMH....we will keep you posted.

Solange & Beyoncé Land A Spot On VOGUE'S BEST DRESSED List

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 04:55 PM PST

VOGUE's BEST DRESSED Special Edition Issue is set to hit newsstands November 15th.  But it's been revealed stylish sisters Solange & Beyoncé Knowles landed in the #7 spot in the Most Stylish Sisters category.

 

Check out what Solange had to say about it...plus pics of her DJ'ing it up in Miami inside...

VOGUE's BEST DRESSED issue's covergirls Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen nabbed the #1 spot.  But our fave sisters Beyoncé & Solange made the top 10 at #7 in the siblings category.  Solange tweeted tonight:

Stoked to be named one of Vogue's @voguemagazine best dressed of the year.

She opened up in the issue about her fave looks on her big sis--like this hot Marc Jacobs dress she wore in Paris this past spring--saying:

"I never borrowed clothes from Beyonce when we were growing up.  But now my style is a little more tame, and hers is a little more adventurous."

"I love seeing her with an hourglass silhouette," Solange gushes to the mag of Beyonce, 30. She even admits on checking blogs to keep up with her big sister's vacation outfits.

One polka-dotted Marc Jacobs number worn by Beyonce on a recent trip to Paris was "like something Jackie O might have worn," Solange says. "But when Beyonce wears it, it's transformed."

Other famous duos that made the list were actresses Elle and Dakota Fanning and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton. And speaking of Solo, she DJ'd at Arkadia at the Fontainbleau Hotel Miami Beach last night:

Cute.  By the way, Beyoncé is slated to be tonight's musical act on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."

Pics via Wenn

 

GUESS Which Reality Star Got Married In THIS Wedding Dress Today?

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 02:57 PM PST

A certain reality star tied the knot this afternoon...taking advantage of the rare date 11/11/11.  Guess  who wore this dress to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams...and why she says she and her man are NOT Kim K. & Kris H....

It's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak's wedding day!

She got engaged to her baby's daddy, Atlanta Falcon Kroy Biermann, last month.  And since she needed to walk down the aisle 30 days later (likely for upcoming her spin off reality show), and it's impossible to get a dress made to order in that short amount of time, she copped an extravagant Baracci Beverly Hills dress [same designer Beyonce wore in her "Best Thing I Never Had video] from PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com.  The site commented:

Kim purchased her Baracci Beverly Hills gown within 24 hours of it being posted on PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com. And the original owner says Kim was “easy and friendly to deal with, and she didn’t think twice about buying my dress.”

Kim & Kroy's wedding went down in Atlanta this afternoon.  She tweeted:

I want to Thank all of u tweethearts for all the congrats & blessing for our special day tomorrow I read everyone & it means so much! Love u

Beautiful weather! Beautiful day!! I'm walking on a cloud and I'm so grateful!

Kroy tweeted:

Thank you everyone for your early congrats and best wishes!!!@Kimzolciak has made me the happiest man alive!!! 11.11.11

Kim also told people her marriage won't go down like Kim Kardashian's:

"I hate it that Kim's going through what she's going through. It's hard, I mean it is hard to be in the press and have your relationship dissected. It's unfortunate, but Kim and Kroy are not Kim and Kris."
 

More pics of her dress:
 

You feelin' it?

Photog: Kevin Dinh Photography/Source: PreOwned Wedding Dresses

Details Of "Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada's Wedding With Chad & New Lip Gloss Line Revealed

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 01:22 PM PST

Evelyn Lozada & fiance' Chad Johnson are moving forward with their wedding plans.  Despite folks thinking this relationship was strictly for reality tv.

 

Details on what the "Basketball Wife" and NFLer are planning for their summer nuptials with wedding planner Diann Valentine.  Plus, Evelyn Lozada's new lip gloss line...

Evelyn's wedding planner is the star of the upcoming WeTV show "I Do Over," Diann Valentine.  And Diann told S2S that the couple has just started to plan, and have yet to settle on a city and venue to have the wedding (Evelyn's from NY, Chad's from Miami, and they're currently living in both Miami and Boston).

Diann revealed:

"I've been working with them a little over a month now.  We don't have a date yet, but we know that it's summer 2012.  I think they have great chemistry. They're so much alike. They appear to be the best of friends.  That's what everybody wants. You just want someone that understands you, whoever you are."

Well isn't that sweet. 

And in addition to signing a book deal with Cash Money Content, Evelyn is also taking a page out her frenemy Jennifer Williams' book and becoming the face of a lipgloss line.

Evelyn and the Florida based Secret Kisses Lip Stick and Lipgloss company, founded in 2010, will promote the brand through a series of events and advertisements, according to the press release.

“I’ve loved makeup all my life, and lipstick is the starting point of my day,” states Lozada. “Whether I want to be bold, flirty, saucy or natural, being a part of the Secret Kisses brand allows me the opportunity to be all of those things and I’m excited!”

The line consists of 28 shades of lipsticks, 8 Lip Candy flavored glosses and 5 Lip Gem gloss colors.

Details Revealed About Heavy D's "Invite-Only" & Public Memorial Services

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 11:31 AM PST

The family of Hip-Hop pioneer Heavy D has released details about two memorials being planned for the rapper. Find out who's on the list of invitees inside....

 

Tuesday night we suffered the unfortunate passing of Hip-Hip icon Heavy D, and now his family is planning two memorials to celebrate his legacy.

First, Radar Online reports that a memorial for will be held next Wednesday, November 16, at the Yannantuono Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, New York from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. And the family is planning a second "private" memorial for November 17 at Grace Baptist Church, also in Mt. Vernon. 

Although TMZ has a conflicting report stating that the ceremonies will be held on different dates than previously reported, it is also being said that invited guests of the family include Diddy, Mary J. Blige, the Wayans brothers as well as Eddie F and G-Whiz (former members of Heavy D and the Boyz).

TheYBF.com spoke directly with a representive from Yannantuono Funeral Home who said they could not confirm a specific day for the memorial because they are still in the "planning" stages with the family.

And while reports have surfaced that the rapper visited his doctor with flu-like symptoms, possibly pneumonia, just one day before he died suddenly, it will be a few weeks before the coroner offically releases a cause of death via toxicology reports.

TOO MUCH? Tiny's OMG Girlz On Set Of "Gucci This, Gucci That" Video

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 11:06 AM PST

Tameka "Tiny" Cottle has her hands full these days with a newly freed hubby, umpteen kids, and the girl group she created, which includes her daughter Zonnique (middle), she's trying to push to mainstream stardom.  But some folks think the young teens have a look not so appropriate for their age and audience's age.

 

Check out the OMG Girlz at their latest video shoot in Atlanta inside...

Breaunna “Baby Doll” W. (16) and Bahja “Beauty” Rodriguez, and Zonnique “Star” Pullins (both 15) are currently on the road as the SCREAM TOUR's opening act.  The OMG Girlz are a singing/rapping/dancing girl group (who previously had 2 other members including Reginae Carter) who seem to be all about having fun.

The girls spent their downtime recently shooting a new video for their single titled “Gucci This, Gucci That”.  The also recently signed a recording deal with Pretty Hustle/Grand Hustle Records.  But some folks aroound the net are taking issue with their sheer-wearing, heavily made up looks.

Here's pics from the set:

I think the girls are pretty cute and stage/video makeup/hair shouldn't be taken as everyday looks.  But what are your thoughts?

Also, here's an interview the girls did last month where they speak on who they are, how they all met and the fun they have performing together.

SPEAK ON IT: Rocawear Has No Plans To Share OCCUPY ALL STREETS Profits With Protesters

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 09:48 AM PST

Jay-Z and Rocawear are launching an Occupy Wall Street T-shirt line today....but don't plan to donate any profits to the movement's originators. And some people are pissy.  Does that make Jay-Z a part of the problem or just a "smart" business man. Plus, go inside marketing guru to the A-Listers Steve Stoute's life and his TANNING effect.

 

Speak on it inside.....

If you want to latch on to a cause that is both fashionable and politically correct (to most), Rocawear has the answer.

The clothing label is launching a line of Occupy Wall Street t-shirts today that will "support" the movement in principle....but not financially.  The shirts spin the phrase "Occupy Wall Street"  making it read "Occupy All Streets."   Rocawear says it's to expand the notion of rectifying wrongs in all places...not just Wall Street.

A Rocawear spokeswoman said in a statement to Gawker,

The 'Occupy All Streets' T shirt was created in support of the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement. Rocawear strongly encourages all forms of constructive expression, whether it be artistic, political or social. 'Occupy All Streets' is our way of reminding people that there is change to be made everywhere, not just on Wall Street. At this time we have not made an official commitment to monetarily support the movement.

You decide.....is Jay-Z a part of the exact problem all the Occupy Wall Streeters are protesting (e.g. the 1 percenters taking things from people, making money from it, and not sharing the profits properly)? Or is this just a good business move and capitalizing on a "moment" while you can?

 

SPEAK ON IT.......

 

BONUS:

Speaking of hip hop & social politics...watch this "Nightline" piece on Steve Stoute and his book The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy.  It goes inside the life of the business guru--from glitzy A-List parties to serious mainstream business deals he's cut for pretty much ALL your favorite artists--furthering their international brands even more.

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