Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

DATE NIGHT: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Get Cutesy In New York City

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 09:15 AM PST

Last night, fresh off their family Hawaiian vacay, YBF couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were spotted out having a date night in NYC.  See pics of the couple leaving dinner inside......

 

Egypt Daud Dean's parents Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were seen leaving NoBu Restaurant in New York City before Alicia took the stage for the second night in a row at Carnegie Hall with Hov.

Alicia is gearing up for this year's Grammys where she will pay homage to Etta James with a special performance featuring Bonnie Raitt.



Picture by: Santi / Splash News

FOOLISH ACTIVITIES: Ne-Yo & His Baby Mama Monyetta Drop $5K On Strippers+M.I.A. ABANDONS Baby & Fiance'?!

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 08:15 AM PST

Foolery is ensuing today folks!  Ne-Yo decided to make Magic City strip club in Atlanta RACK CITY last night and dropped 5 stacks on strippers.  With his girlfriend in tow.  Pics, plus news of M.I.A. reportedly abandoning her baby and her billionaire baby's daddy inside...

For whatever reason, super producer and singer/songwriter Ne-Yo thought it was a fabulous idea to bring his baby mama Monyetta Shaw--who is also the mother of his 1 year old daughter, Madilyn Grace, and almost 4 month old son, Mason--to Magic City last night.  All so they could both partake in dropping $5000 worth of singles on big booty strippers...who love to have their purses close by to stuff their dollars in.  TMZ copped these pics:

The example setting parents covered the carpet with money (which probably gave it a better smell than it originally had) while stuffing dollars in stripper ass.

And they seemed to love every second of it.  I mean, we're all about Work Hard, Play Hard, and we definitely believe in attending the strip club with your man.  But when you're trying to portray a certain image, and you know cameras are around, is there a limit?


I'll let y'all speak on this ish...

 

In other foolish news:

Reports today say that rapper M.I.A. secretly abandoned her new baby and her billionaire baby's daddy/longtime fiancé Benjamin Bronfman, and ran back to her home of London.  In case you were wondering what's been up with those two lately like we have.

Thanks to her Superbowl flip-off Sunday night, folks started delving into her personal life to see what's been up with her since she had her son 3 years ago.  The NY Daily News reports that their London sources tell them she sometimes goes 6 weeks without seeing baby Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman.  And Benjamin's mother is helping out now:

One insider tells us that M.I.A., 36, is spending most of her time in her native London, while Bronfman, 29, and their progeny, Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman , who turns 3 on Saturday, are living in New York. The source adds that Ben’s mother, philanthropist Sherry Bronfman , is helping to take care of his son.

Before their baby boy was born, the couple bought a house in Brentwood, CA.  And she received a visa to perform the Superbowl halftime show. Damn homie.

 

Solange, Joan Smalls, & Rachel Roy Hit "Runway To Win" + Michelle Obama CHALLENGES Jimmy Fallon's Fitness!

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 07:42 AM PST

 

Some of our fave ladies in fashion gathered last night for "Runway To Win," a fundraiser for President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.   See pics of Solange, Chanel Iman and Russell Simmons inside, and watch First Lady Michelle Obama hilariously beat Jimmy Fallon at dodgeball...

Solange Knowles and tons of other fashionable folks crowded into the Theory clothing store last night for a fundraising event co-hosted by Anna Wintour and Scarlett Johansson. And solo wore this gorgeous Vera Wang Spring 2012 collection gown.

Tickets to the sold-out benefit ranged from $250 for the cocktail reception to $2,500 per person for a seat at the dinner table.

The ladies checked out items from more than 23 designers and celebrities who created pro-Obama apparel to benefit the Obama Victory Fund.

Mama Tina and Solo's sister, Beyonce, also designed a t-shirt ($45) for the event.

Rachel Roy stopped traffic in her fire red slacks.  And rocked her own t-shirt design for the campaign.  Loves the look.

Model Joan Smalls looked amazing.

And models Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss also posed for a few flicks together before heading out to Jay's Carnegie Hall performance.

And of course, anywhere there are models, Russell Simmons will show up.

 

And in other Obama news........

Last night, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on a taped segment for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."  She and Jimmy competed in a comical series of physical fitness challenges at the White House to promote the Let's Move campaign. Gotta  love our First Lady.  Watch the clip above.....

 

Photos via PacificCoastNews / Demis Maryannakis / Splash News

 

 

 

 

Denzel, Ashanti, & More Get FAB For "Safe House" New York Premiere

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 06:49 AM PST

Denzel Washington premiered his brand new movie Safe House with co-star Ryan Reynolds last night in New York City.  We've got the pics of Denzy, wife Pauletta, and fab chick Ashanti all hitting the red carpet....

Last night's "Safe House" premiere at the SVA Theater saw a pretty Ashanti on the red carpet in a one shoulder dark rose colored embellished dress and light nude Louboutin pumps:

And even rocked pink eyeshadow highlights for the occasion.  It surprisingly works on her.

She hit the carpet with her momager Tina Douglass who looked great in white.

Pauletta's face is priceless.

Denzel snapped some pics with Ashanti before his wife Pauletta joined in:

And he kicked it with his cute co-star Ryan Reynolds:

The thriller is set to hit theaters this Friday.  Who else is excited to see it?

Pics via SPLASH/FAME/FLYNET

Chanel Iman, The Giants, & More Hit Up Jay-Z's Second Night At Carnegie Hall

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 06:23 AM PST

Night two of Jay-Z's charitable Carnegie Hall performances was just as star studded as the first.  Check out pics and details from last night's concert inside...

Jay was joined for the second night in the row by fellow New Yorkers Nas & Alicia Keys who performed as well.  And The Roots and singer Bilal joined part of Hov's 36-piece orchestra backing him.

 

He got emotional while performing "Glory," the song he created for and with new daughter Blue Ivy.  He told the crowd, "I didn't think I was going to make it through that one.  That was tough."

Beyonce, decked out in black sparkles, danced all night in the VIP balcony section.  Though the first night was sold out, the second was almost to capacity with 2,800 of the 3,600 seats getting filled.

Model Chanel Iman was there looking pretty in yellow.

Victor Cruz and several of the Superbowl Champion Giants were there to take in the concert before partying the night away at Greenhouse and 1Oak.

And Nick Cannon was there as well.  He DJ'd the official afterparty at the Hudson Hotel.

Also in attendance: Chris Rock, Russell Simmons, CC Sabathia and wife Amber, and Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova.
 

TV FAB: Kelly Rowland REVEALS "I Got A Good Man" On "Chelsea Lately"

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 05:20 AM PST

Kelly Rowland, looking uber fab in a black halter dress and big curls, stopped by "Chelsea Lately" for a fun interview last night where she revealed her love for sweets and the man in her life!  Get the deets inside.....

 

Kelly Rowland dropped by Chelsea Handler's chatfest to promote her album Here I Am...and to receive a few  compliments from Chelsea on her boobs.  Kelly quickly responded, "Yea, hopefully these will get me two drinks!."

As the two chatted away, Chelsea asked Kelly if she was seeing someone and Ms. Rowland revealed, "I got a good man!"  Wonder who....

She also talked about her ab workout routine and how she had to give up her love of cakes, pies, and cookies. 

Watch the whole segment below:

Beyoncé SPARKLES IT UP For Second Night At Carnegie Hall!

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 09:19 PM PST

New mom Beyoncé hit the town for the second night in a row Tuesday night.  She flaunted her fab post baby bod in a sparkling Monique Lhuillier dress as she hit up Carnegie Hall to watch her hubby Jay-Z's second charitable performance.  Pics inside...

Mommy's night out!  It's her second public appearance after giving birth a month ago.

Still rocking her ginormous blue rock and electric blue nails to salute her brand new baby girl Blue Ivy, Beyonce rocked a black and sheer sparkling knee-length figure flattering dress for Mr. Carter's second big night.

With her Gucci shoes and black Chanel muff purse in tow, chick is looking happier than ever.

One month after birthing baby Blue, Bey is looking uber fabulous.  Chick is giving us the original "bootylicious" Beyonce from what seems like eons ago.  Loves it!

We hear several of the Giants players were at Tuesday night's performance.  And a reporter near Beyoncé in the VIP balcony section tweeted that the "Love On Top" singer teared up after Jay told the crowd "That was tough" after performing "Glory." 

By the way, Simon Cowell shot down those rumors that "X-Factor" made Beyoncé a $500 million offer to join the show.  Didn't happen folks.

Pics: Beyonce Online/SPLASH

SNEAK PEEK: Michelle Williams Singin' On The Set of "Styled By June"

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 07:29 PM PST

June Ambrose is still shooting her "Styled By June" VH1 series.  And we've got pics of her filming with a newly styled Michelle Williams today.  Pics inside....

After their Broadway event last night, Michelle Williams showed off her new hair and an understated look during a performance with her band.  And she was introduced by Ms. Ambrose herself at New York's Triad Theater:

Nice.

And June, who played around singing with the audience, rocked a cute black and white look.  The show airs this March.

Photographer Credit: Vinnet Bradshaw/GeniusHatesCompany.com

Sanaa Lathan JOINS The Cast Of "Boss" + Brandy & Monica PERFORMING At Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Event + Khloe & Lamar" Season 2 Sneak Peek

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 01:14 PM PST

Sanaa Lathan has just signed on to join the Starz show "Boss."  Get the deets inside and find out about Brandy and Monica's upcoming performance and see a sneak peak at season 2 of "Khloe & Lamar."

Sanna Lathan has just been added as a castmember for Kelsey Grammer's Starz’s drama "Boss."  On the Lionsgate TV-produced series, Sanaa will play Mona, Kelsey's incorruptible new chief of staff, who becomes an obsession for him.

Wow.....I wonder if they will have a few love scenes?! 

And in music..........

We told you earlier about Brandy and Monica dropping their new duet, “It All Belongs to Me,” and now the pair are set to perform the song at the Pre-Grammy Gala this weekend. The annual gala (hosted by Clive Davis) will honor Sir Richard Branson.

And, the duo is shooting a video for the Rico Love-produced song on February 13 with director Chris Robinson.  

 

Also on TV.........

Season 2 of "Khloe & Lamar" is returning to E! showing the couple's move to Dallas! 

Check out a sneak peek below and watch the show when it debuts on Sunday February 19th at 10/9c!
 

 

 

 

BONUS:

During this year's Grammy telecast, Alicia Keys will pay homage to Etta James with a special performance featuring Bonnie Raitt.

Alicia recently tweeted, “Wow Etta James! :-( What a phenomenal woman and spectacular voice!”

The 54th annual Grammy Awards airs Feb 12.

EVENT FAB: Michelle Williams & June Ambrose Get Glam For Broadway

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 12:05 PM PST

Former Destiny's Child groupmate turned theater maven Michelle Williams is stylist June Ambrose's newest project.  For June's upcoming "Styled By June" show, the fashion guru gave Michelle a fab new look for her big event last night.  Get a sneak peek inside...

The ladies hit up the Drama League's 28th Benefit Gala event last night in NYC. It was all in honor of Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth at the historical Pierre Hotel.  And the decor was done by famed YBF interior designer Preston Bailey.

Michelle rocked a pretty look of long wavy hair and a soft grey strapless cocktail dress with a heavily embellished rosette detail bottom:

Nice.

And June rocked a floor length black sparkling deep V neck gown for the occasion with a swept up do.  Fab.

Pics via INF

FRESH MEAT: Meet Model Haitian Sensation WILNOR TEREAU

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 11:24 AM PST

Feast your eyes on Haitian model Wilnor Tereau.  As always, we love featuring fresh new faces on the industry scene.  And here's one.  The 27-year-old is new to modeling world and definitely leaves an impression.  Meet Mr. Tereau inside......

Growing up in poverty in Haiti, Wilnor Tereau has an interesting story.  For years, he survived living in a homemade two bedroom shack of mud with sugarcane leaves used as a protective roof top.  And with no access to electricity, clean water, or food to eat.

After living with his grandmother in Croix-Des-Bouquets (which was affected by a massive cholera outbreak) he eventually moved to a poor city in Port-au-Prince called Cite Soleil. 

But things began to look up for Wilnor after he moved to Chatham, Massachusetts to live with his father and step mother.  He recalls bullied for being Black in a lily white environment.  But he eventually became a superstar athlete on the school’s soccer team. After graduating, he enrolled in college, with aspirations of becoming a physical therapist.

And now, this damn near perfect specimen of a man is on the model tip.

Currently, Wilnor is exclusively signed to BIENAIME AGENCY where he is pursuing his career as a fashion model. 

What does the muscle ridden model have to say about his story?

“Modeling really means a lot to me. It keeps me occupied and helps boost my self esteem and confidence. It has opened doors for me that I never thought were possible. It plays a big factor in my health because it motivates me to work out and stay fit. I am so blessed at this moment of my life right now. I thank God everyday for giving me this wonderful opportunity. My goal is to bring hope to all the people in Haiti!”

And we love it.

Wilnor can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

Check his pics below and in the gallery: 
 

FRESH MEAT: Wilnor Tereau 2012

VIXEN IN RED: Meagan Good Talks Becoming Whitney Houston, Going Crazy In Love & How To Be A Sexy Christian

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 10:10 AM PST

She's single, 30, a veteran in the game, and screams sex without even trying.  The uber beautiful Meagan Good is covering the brand new digital issue of VIBE VIXEN.  And she's revealing all about her dream role playing Whitney Houston (yeah, she said it), having a few deep loves but never losing herself in the relationship, and how she keeps her good Christian girl values while constantly playing the sexpot.

 

Meagan's cover and interview highlights inside....

She's had a few boyfriends (most recently NFLer Thomas Jones whom she's no longer with), is very vocal about her love for God, and made a bold announcement that she wants to do Whitney Houston's life story.  And we can't believe it's been 16 years already since the "Californication" co-star burst on the scene in her Eve's Bayou days.  Peep Meagan Good's interview highlights:

On Her Dream Role Playing Whitney Houston:
"I want to do Whitney Houston's life story. I think that would be an incredible story to do. I talked to Whitney a little bit about it, and she's open to it, so I want to see what happens with that. Hopefully, in the very, very near future. She has Sparkle coming out, and I've heard good things about it already. I heard she looks beautiful, she sounds beautiful, she looks healthy and she's the Whitney that we know and love. And so I think that would be a great place for her story to end and really just be beginning, if they were to do her life story right now."

On Flexing Her Singing Skills

I always said that I didn’t want to sing because I wanted to be considered a very serious actress, not an entertainer, but singing is a passion of mine, rapping is a passion of mine, and in the way that we decided to do it, it’s very fun. We’re not taking ourselves too seriously, and our vibe is kind of like Beastie Boys mixed with Gwen Stefani. We kind of just do what we want to do; that’s what I love about it. The music is fun, and I think that the audience that we’re trying to reach will definitely be receptive to it. It’s not negative; it’s not saying ‘Boy, you want me’ and all this other crazy stuff. It’s about girls having fun and respecting themselves and being fly, doing their thing.

On her crazy moments in love:
"I mean, when you find yourself walking out on the side of freeway in a different state at three o'clock in the morning because someone has pissed you off, and you are completely convinced that you're walking to the airport that is over an hour away, you've pretty much lost your marbles there. [Laughs] Yeah, I'm not crazy like I'll bust the windows out your car. I don't like to be vindictive, but I am the type of person that'll be like, 'You know what? Nigga forget you, and I'll be on my own!' [Laughs] I'm one of those people who will mentally check out when I get so mad."

On Playing Uber Sexualized Roles While Maintaining Her Good Christian Beliefs

I think that [sexual activites] natural things. I think that, for me, it’s about portraying a character creatively and artistically as an actress. I believe that God has gifted me as an actress and intends for me to use that gift, but He also intends for me to use it to glorify him. So, if I’m playing the most perfect, religious girl then nobody gets anything out of it. It’s like being a Christian and only hanging out in church. When I play a character, I try not to judge her because ultimately it’s about where she ends up and what she learns from the journey, no matter what happens along the journey. Does she become a better person?

On Keeping Her Skin & Looks Close To Perfection

You know, my mom and my dad look fairly young now too. My mom always taught me as a young girl to stay with over-the-counter products, so I’ve been using Clearasil since I was a teenager. The only thing I use that’s not over-the-counter is eye creams. There’s this one, Peter Thomas Roth, and it is incredible. It takes the bags away, it takes dark circles away, it makes it so smooth under my eyes. It trips me out how good this eye cream is. Then, I’m trying to make healthier choices when I eat, I’m trying to work out a little bit and I’m trying to drink more water. You know, the usual things. Mainly, I try to stick to a facial regimen that I do morning and night. At this point, it’s about being preventive. Everything I do from here on out is about keeping it the way that it is.

Check out the full interview at VIBE VIXEN.

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