Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

MADLY IN LOVE??!! Chris Brown TATTOOS Karrueche Tran's FACE On His Arm

Posted: 15 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST

Now that singer Chris Brown NO LONGER does interviews, I guess we will have to follow his body language to know what's on his mind.  Recently, he got a tattoo of girlfriend Karrueche Tran on his arm. Could this mean that they are madly in love? Pic inside....

Chris Brown (who ALREADY has plenty of tatts) proved his commitment to Karrueche Tran recently by getting a tattoo of her.  The tattoo is located on Breezy's arm and is picture of Karrueche's face covered with paint and wet hair, apparently from a photo she recently took.

Is a face tatt what it takes to show love nowadays?

 

Photo via Karen Civil

UH OH: Paula Patton & Robin Thicke Owe Almost $500K In Back Taxes

Posted: 15 Jan 2012 07:58 AM PST

Now this sounds like a mission impossible.  Singer Robin Thicke and his actress wife, Paula Patton, owe Uncle Sam some serious dough in back taxes.  All to the tune of half a million dollars.  Deets inside...

Paula's new Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol movie may have raked in $188M and counting at the box office, but maybe she hasn't received her cut of her salary.  Because she and her crooner hubby are seriously behind on their taxes.

According to the Detroit News (who has become infamous for outing folks and their tax issues), the IRS filed a $492,583 tax lien against Paula Patton and Robin Thicke on Dec. 28 with the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds.

The address on file is a P.O. Box, but the Hollywood couple does have a sizable home in Santa Monica.

Paula also cashed in on her recent box office hits Jumping The Broom and Precious.  While Robin just released his fifth studio album, Love After War, last month.

And it doesn't appear that they deliberately avoided paying the taxes.  Their rep said this weekend:

“They were just made aware of the issue and it is being taken care of immediately."

Somebody on their accounting team is getting fired...

"RED TAILS" Stars Tristan Wilds & Elijah Kelley GET THEIR WOBBLE On At Tuskegee University + MORE PICS From The White Houses Screening

Posted: 15 Jan 2012 07:19 AM PST

Yesterday, Red Tails stars Tristan Wilds and Elijah Kelley did the "wobble" at Tuskegee University as part of the "Red Tails Tuskegee Takeover" on the school's campus.  Watch the cast members kick it with the kids inside, and see MORE pics from the White House screening with The Obamas. 

Tristan Wilds and Elijah Kelley were on the campus of Tuskegee University yesterday for RED TAILS TUSKEGEE TAKEOVER.  The event featured movie screenings, historic bus tours, a community block party, and a meet & greet with actual Tuskegee Airmen and RED TAILS cast members. 

The event is a part of a massive campaign to promote the film which opens in theaters on January 20, 2012.

Watch Tristan and Elijah learn "The Wobble" here:

Cute!

And at The White House......

We told you earlier about The White House screening of Red Tails with the cast and the original Tuskegee Airmen, now director Anthony Hemingway (far right) has tweeted more pics from the evening. 

First he posted,

Press Tour Day 9 - On G.L.'s private jet heading to the White House. SOOOO EXCITED!!!

Then once at The White House, "Passing time in the White House theater, waiting for the President & The Tuskegee Airmen".

President Obama and wife Michelle came out to discuss the importance of the movie and Anthony tweeted, 

Please check out Directed by Its a film that will go down in HISTORY. Support, RT, Copy & Paste.

 

We encourage all of our readers to go out and see the film!


Photos via Anthony Hemingway's Twitter
 

 

JET-SETTER: Rihanna's Pre-Vacay Check-Up

Posted: 15 Jan 2012 06:39 AM PST

After suffering from back-to-back illnesses in November, an upbeat Rihanna stopped at the doctor's office yesterday in L.A. before hopping on a flight for a vacation.  And she even gave her followers a little peek into her closet.  Pics of the constant jet-setter inside...

In a cute multi-colored maxi dress and shoes we're not necessarily loving, the "We Found Love" singer made her way to her check-up.

And after a change of clothes, she was off to LAX, but not before tweeting a pic of her closet saying, "What's a vaca without Christian L?"

 

Rih switched it up to a CÉLINE tee and black maxi skirt for the plane ride:

Wonder where she's off to this time...

Pics via SPLASH

RED CARPET FAB: Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Common & Others DAZZLE At "BET HONORS 2012"

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 08:42 PM PST

Last night, FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Aretha Franklin and Terrence Howard were among the high profile celebs who came out to pay tribute to Mariah Carey, Spike Lee and Maya Angelou at "BET HONORS 2012." See red carpet pics inside...

Last night, Gabrielle Union played hostess as tons of celebs walked the red carpet for the "BET HONORS 2012" at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC.  The show, airing February 13 at 9pm on BET, honored Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Spike Lee, The Tuskegee Airmen and Beverly Kearney.

One of my fave looks on her--perfect white dress.

Mariah hit the carpet in a nude and black form fitting gown--and for once, we actually love what she's wearing.  And it looks like her hubby Nick did too:

 

The 2012 honoree arrived on the arms of her husband Nick Cannon.  He's looking great since his release from the hospital.

MiMi hit the stage with Spike Lee and Stevie Wonder.

And even little Moroccan was brought up on stage as well.

The FLOTUS Michelle Obama was a presenter at the show and she looked stunning in red.

And on the red carpet, hostess Gabby Union posed with BET exec Stephen Hill.

Hot-ness.

And there was "nearly" a Destiny's Child reunion (sans Beyonce) as both Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams walked the red carpet and both ladies looked amazing. 

Willow Smith wore a long canary yellow dress.  This is the most covered up and age appropriate I've seen this little girl look in a while.

Soul singer Ledisi was looking quite fab.

TV's Judge Hatchett showed off her purple gown and cast.

The iconic Cicely Tyson arrive with designer b. Michael.

Anthony Hamilton posed with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. 

Stevie Wonder was an honoree (spoiler alert - sources say he forgot some of his own lyrics!).

Kevin Liles attended with his gorgeous wife (and new mom) Erica.

Jill Scott was lifted and supported to the tee.  She looks beautiful as always.

"106 & Park" hostess Rocsi wore a revealing black gown.

BET News Anchor TJ Holmes walked the red carpet (fans self......he looks BETTER since leaving CNN!). 

Of course Randy Jackson came out to cheer on his good friend Mariah Carey.

Spike Lee (also an honoree) attended with his beautiful wife Tonya Lewis Lee.

Red Tails stars Terrence Howard (and daughter Aubrey) and Cuba Gooding Jr. paid tribute to The Tuskegee Airmen.

Dapper rapper Common was a performer.

And the Queen of Soul arrived with her fiance William 'Willie' Wilkerson.


Photos via Splash / WENN

FUNNY LADY: Gabby Union Asks Dwyane Wade "Where's My Ring?!" At BET Honors!

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 06:27 PM PST

Earlier tonight, Gabrielle Union hosted "THE BET HONORS" at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.  During her "monologue" Gabby had them rolling in the aisles as she (slight spolier alert) cracked on her beau Dwyane Wade about giving HER a ring!  Find out what she said inside....

Tonight in Washington D.C. at the Warner Theatre, Gabrielle Union hosted the taping of "THE BET HONORS" which airs Monday, Feb. 13 on BET at 9pm.

This year, the FLOTUS was among the attendees as the fifth annual show celebrated the accomplishments of poet/author Maya Angelou , musician Stevie Wonder , songstress Mariah Carey, filmmaker Spike Lee , the Tuskegee Airmen , and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney (education).

But the evening's highlight was hostess Gabby Union who looked into the audience at her boyfriend Dwyane Wade and said, "Why are you crying on the floor after your loss to Dallas Mavericks? You have a ring! I should be the one crying....Where's my ring?" (looks at wedding finger)

Hmmm......maybe Gabby should create a one-woman show and hit the road. She has the comedic chops for it!

 

Photos via Aaron J. / RedCarpetImages.net / Paras Griffin 

Evelyn Lozada & Daughter Shaniece Celebrate Basketball Wife Tasha Marbury's B-Day+Eve & "Single Ladies" Return

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 01:56 PM PST

"Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada and her daughter Shaniece partied it up with an actual basketball wife last night--Stephon Marbury's wife, Tasha Marbury.  Pics of the pretty ladies celebrating a birthday, plus the first on-set pic of the new cast of "Single Ladies" inside....

Evelyn Lozada hit up the Polar Lounge inside the Marcel Hotel at The Gramercy in NYC last night.  She partied it up with birthday girl Tasha Marbury, who turned 36.

NBAer Tracy McGrady's wife Clarenda (in blue), hit up the party as well:

Designer Tia Eisley (left) and Fat Joe's wife Lorena Cartenega (middle) were there too.

Cute cake.

And Tasha celebrated with her publicist Adonis Spencer and rapper VADO.

 

And down in Atlanta:

Stacey Dash's replacement, Denise Vasi, was spotted on the set of VH1's "Single Ladies" with returning guest star Eve (who tweeted the pic) and co-star LisaRaye McCoy.  This past week was the first week of filming, and season 2 of the hit show is set to return this summer.  You ready?

Gabby Union, T.J. Holmes & Wife, & More Pre-Party At BET Honors Dinner

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:05 AM PST

Ahead of tonight's BET Honors Awards taping, Gabrielle Union, T.J. Holmes and his wife, Aretha Franklin, and more all turned up for a pre-awards dinner last night in D.C.

 

Pics inside...

 

Gabby Union--who will be hosting tonight's awards--looked amazing in a blue one-shoulder cocktail dress at the dinner at the Corcoran Art Gallery.  Would have chosen different shoes--but her hair and makeup are perfect.

BET's newest addition, news anchor T.J. Holmes, made an appearance with his wife (yes, wife!) of 1 and a half years, attorney Marilee Fiebig:

It's actually his second marriage.  T.J. said in a recent interview that he may move to NYC for his new show despite he and his wife being based in Atlanta.  Cute couple.

The newly engaged Aretha Franklin brought her fiance' William Wilkerson on the carpet. 

And she posed it up with Stevie Wonder and B. Smith as well. 

Spike Lee was there with wife Tonya.

BET head honcho Debra Lee wore a peacock inspired gold and green strapless dress.

Rapper Raekwon was on hand for the festivities.

And athlete and tv personality Dhani Jones hit up the event as well with a date.  The Awards tape tonight in D.C.

Marlo Hampton And Derek J PARTY IT UP For MLK Weekend In The ATL...With Her "BIG POPPA" Sponsor??!!

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:03 AM PST

MLK Weekend in Atlanta is a big event.  And "RHOA" star Marlo Hampton joined in the fun with Derek J and a "mystery" man last night--who just may be her "Big Poppa" she mentioned on the show. See the pics inside....

 

Remember when on a recent episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," newcomer Marlo attributed her "riches" to God...and even mentioned having her own Big Poppa sponsoring her lifestyle?  Well she hit up the Gold Room in Atlanta the other night (looking fabulous we might add but yes, she still gets the side-eye) with her bestie Derek J.  and a certain mystery man that was lingering by her side all night (far left in the pic above and the only man looking straight out of place). 

They held hands while leaving out.  Marlo's been labeled as a con artist and convict with a rap sheet longer than most rappers.  So who knows what this chick is really doing to "get her paper."  Do you boo.  She wouldn't be the first or last fraudulent person getting tricked out to.  Just wish she would keep it 100 and say what it is--since she seems proud of it and all.  Just sayin'.

She changed out of her hot Valentino fur dress with a Chanel belt, earrings and Christian Louboutin pumps and into this black pencil skirt and gold cropped blouse before leaving out:

We're told she had security surrounding her like she was FLOTUS or something. 

She tweeted, Let's get it Gold Room! The DIVA has arrived ........from God

Of course...
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