Friday, March 2, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

DO WE LOVE IT?! The Kanye West/Giuseppe Zanotti $5,800 Shoe

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 08:28 AM PST

Kanye West is prepping to hit the Paris runways again with his Spring 2012 collection of his clothing line.  But what's catching everyone's eye today is what is about to hit stores soon--Kanye's $5,800 beaded shoe he co-designed with Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti.

 

Decide if we love it inside...

Kanye is about to get his much anticipated women's shoe distributed in his fave French upscale retailer, Colette.

The retailer recently tweeted they are stocking styles from his Spring 2012 collection, saying:

Giuseppe Zanotti for KW @kanyewest available @coletteparis

For his (pictured above) unique, pearl-encrusted wooly/crocheted heels, he worked closely with Mr. Zanotti.  And we're told the shoe will run you close to $6,000.

DO WE LOVE IT?!
 

 

Diddy, An EXPOSED Adrienne Bailon, & Mel B Hit Up Mariah Carey's Private Concert

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 07:13 AM PST

Mariah Carey returned to the stage last night at Gotham Hall in NYC for the Escape To Total Awards event and private concert.  It was her first show since giving birth to Dem Babies.  She showed off her ever changing post-baby bod with her celeb friends attending as well.

 

Pics inside, plus Adrienne Bailon's barely there get-up....

MiMi left her apartment to head to Gotham Hall last night with her hubby Nick Cannon on her arm.  And was spotted leaving her concert in this black mermaid style gown she rocked for the evening:

But what really raised some eyebrows was Adrienne Bailon's origami dress...that showed all her ASSets:

WHY??

Honestly, the look was a bit tacky.  Julissa Bermudez...we see you back there.  You didn't tap your girl on the shoulder and ask her if she needed more material for her dress?

Anyways, Mariah hit the stage with her dancers.

And Mel B. was there flaunting her own post-baby bod as well.  Supporting her fellow Jenny Craig girl I see.

She hit the red carpet beforehand with her hubby Stephen in a sexy black gown.

And Nick and Diddy were spotted outside as well.  Fab times.

Here's video of her performing "Shake It Off":

Pics via INF/SPLASH

NEW COUPLE ALERT? Is Marvin Sapp DATING "BBW:LA" Star Imani Showalter?

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 06:39 AM PST

 

 

"Basketball Wives: LA" star Imani Showalter may be trading a basketball for a Bible real soon.  Sources say the reality star is now dating Gospel-singer Marvin Sapp.  Get the deets inside.....

HipHollywood reports that Marvin Sapp and Imani Showalter began dating shortly after meeting at Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound choir competition on Oct. 28 in LA.

A source said, 

“The two exchanged information and immediately started corresponding after the show. A week or so later Marvin flew her to Grand Rapids to visit him and so she could experience his church."

The source added,

“They’ve been spending quite a bit of time together. They’re definitely falling in love and I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up getting married."

Since October, Imani has been spotted with Marvin at various concert dates and preaching engagements as well as the Stellar Gospel Awards.

So far, Marvin's church accepts Imani, but they want her to stop tweeting risque photos! 

One member was quoted as saying:

“If she seriously wants to be with him and plans to become the First Lady of his church, the last thing she needs to be doing is tweeting risqué photos of herself.  That’s just a big no-no!”

Hmmm...

The Randomness:

1.  Keisha Knight Pulliam is getting SUED by her former agents for over a quarter of a million dollars!  STORY

YBF EXCLUSIVE: Tamia's NEW "Beautiful Surprise" Single

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 05:53 AM PST

 

Tamia just handed TheYBF.com an exclusive--her latest single "Beautiful Surprise."  Listen to it here FIRST!

Tamia's latest single, "Beautiful Surprise" is the title track from her 5th album, Beautiful Surprise.

The single is a positive upbeat sweet track with Tamia reflecting on the love of her life, her kids, and how happy she is to have such beautiful surprises in her life.  As we previously reported, her NBA star hubby of 12 years, Grant Hill, is in the upcoming video for the song (pictured above on set).

The hook is laced with her still amazing voice saying:

"Ooh, Aah, so happy that I could cry/What a beautiful surprise....Ooh, Aah...my man is back by my side/What a beautiful surprise."

The Salaam Remi-produced track was written by Tamia herself, along with Claude Kelly.  Check out the full song below:

YBF EXCLUSIVE: Tamia's "Beautiful Surprise" Single by TheYBF.com

"Beautiful Surprise" will hit radio next week and will be available for download soon.  Tamia's new album is due out this June, and is set to be released via her own label, Plus 1 Music Group.

BABY BUMP WATCH: Is "Love & Hip Hop" Star Yandy Smith Preggers?

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PST

"Love & Hip Hop" breakout star Yandy Smith may be preggers...at least she looks like she may be.  Come inside and see photos of Yandy's possible baby bump.

Yandy Smith was photographed out and about while she hosted a party at Dolce in Elizabeth, NJ recently.

 

Yandy has not spoken out directly about the baby bump, however, TheYBF.com confirmed the pregnancy through a source close to the situation.

When we asked her directly about the pregnancy rumors, she remained vague.  The closest Yandy has come to saying anything about her "maybe baby" is when she responded to a fan's tweet a while back saying.....

 

Awww wait the rumor mill is at it again??! When do yall stop making me laugh?! Season finale yall see what's up! Then the reunion...owwwww!

 


 
 
 
So.....we shall see.

 

 

Photos via Cashphotos4life.com

 

Nicki Minaj's Cover Art For "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" + Janet Jackson TURNS DOWN "X Factor"

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PST

Nicki Minaj has released the cover art for her much anticipated second album.  See the pic inside and find out if Janet Jackson will be heading over to Paula Abdul's chair on "X Factor."

Nicki Minaj has dropped the cover art for her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, due April 3.  Though Nicki has been accused of copying Lil' Kim, the album cover reminds me of Kelis' debut...

 

You decide.

 

Also in music.....

Don't expect to see Janet Jackson coaching the next generation of stars. She told TheInsider.com that she is "...very flattered that X Factor let me know that I was being considered for next season, but it just wouldn't be possible."

Her team added, "There have been absolutely no meetings between Janet and anyone with regard to X-Factor."

Sigh......hopefully Janet has some acting gigs coming up to put her back in the headlines.

ENGAGED! Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose MAKE IT Official!

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 11:37 AM PST

So after months of speculation, Wiz Khalifa finally popped the question to Amber Rose...and she said yes! See the rock inside....

Earlier today, Wiz Khalifa tweeted, "She Said Yes!!!"

Well...what could he be referring to?

If you flip over to Amber Rose's twitter page, she posted, "He has made me the Happiest Woman in the World!!!!"

So there you have it. 24-year-old Wiz and 29-year-old Amber are getting married.  They both tweeted a pic of the ring too.....

Pretty nice.  Congrats to the couple.

And a few celebs have tweeted congrats....

Angie Martinez‏
Congrats to Wiz and Amber!!! #Love

TAMAR BRAXTON‏
congrats Amber! welcome to the fly married club

Russell Simmons‏
Congrats to @DaRealAmberRose & @RealWizKhalifa may they have happiness for the rest of their lives...

 

I'm sure the wedding will be interesting (and conveniently reality show ready as well)....and a "smoky" sight to see.  Here we go...

 

Cassie DISHES On Her MOHAWK & Bad Boy's New Roster + Ciara's Trailer For "That's My Boy"

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 10:38 AM PST

While promoting her "King Of Hearts" single, Cassie stopped by MTV and Fuse TV to dish on her Bad Boy family and the hair cut that put her on the map.  Watch them inside and see the trailer for Ciara's That's My Boy flick....

Cassie has been out and about promoting her "King Of Hearts" single.

And with her thigh high boots, she recently stopped by Fuse TV and the subject of her iconic mohawk came up.

Watch the Fuse TV interview about her mohawk here:

Also, watch her MTV2 interview on the Bad Boy family here:

Get More: Cassie, MTV Shows

 

And at the movies.........

The trailer for Ciara's new film That's My Boy starring Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg has been released. The comedy hits theaters June 15.

And in addition to her new acting career, Ciara is hard at work on her next album tweeting,

YOU SNOOZE..YOU MUTHA-FREAKIN LOSE!!..WAIT AROUND 4 YA DREAM IF U WANT 2!!..:) NEVA WAIT! GO GO GO GET IT BOO! !:)
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