Friday, March 23, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Swizz Beatz DISHES On Alicia's New Album & Working With Christian Louboutin + Rihanna's Twitpics From The "Princess Of China" Shoot

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 09:48 AM PDT

 

 

Swizz Beatz recently opened up about working with Alicia Keys on her new album, his project with Christian Louboutin and selling his penthouse.  Get the deets inside and see pics of Rihanna on the "Princess of China" shoot.

Swizz Beatz talked to Angie Martinez about his jobs at NYU, working with Christian Louboutin and inspiring the next generation.

He also said Alicia's next album will be full of timeless pieces. He added that it will be "deep and from the heart."

Listen to the interview Part 2

And on the set...


 

Rihanna posed for a few pics while shooting her "Princess Of China" video.

 

Coldplay also filmed scenes for their amazing collaboration with Rihanna on the track.

 

Brandy & Monica ROCK THE STAGE In The ATL, LaTavia Roberson, T.I., Tiny & Toya HIT UP The Show

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 07:22 AM PDT

Last night, Brandy and Monica took the stage at the W Hotel in Atlanta where they entertained the crowd with their hit solo tracks as well as their new collabo, "It All Belongs To Me."  See pics inside with T.I., Tiny, LaTavia Roberson and Toya Wright in attendence....

V103's Egypt Sherrod interviewed Brandy and Monica before they hit the stage at the W Hotel.

The ladies did solo sets then performed together.

Great to see them on stage together again!


 

Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson attended.  Wonder what she's been up to lately.


 

T.I. and Tiny were there too.


 

Then Toya, who looks fab by the way, posed it up with her manager Danielle and her BFF (we think) Tiny.

Watch Brandy performing below :

And Monica's tribute to Whitney:

 

Photos via Kiddunot.com/Courtneyluv.com

WOW: Bobby Brown's Sister Leolah Brown Accuses Ray-J Of "Running" Cocaine To Whitney, Blames Death On Whitney's Circle

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 06:40 AM PDT

In a shocking interview on Dr. Drew's HLN show last night, Bobby Brown's sister, Leolah Brown, revealed what (and who) she blames for Whitney's death.  Namely Ray-J and Pat Houston.

 

Check out her interview inside...

Leolah Brown decided to go on Dr. Drew's show last night to discuss the L.A. coroner's toxicology report on her former sister-in-law, Whitney Houston.

Leolah makes striking claims that Ray-J was Whitney's "runner boy" for cocaine.  Leolah also said she found it suspicious that she saw Ray-J leaving Whitney's hotel and hiding after her death, when he has never seemed to hide when cameras were around them before.

She also says she finds it hard to believe Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law and manager, didn't know Whitney was doing cocaine that day.  And as for Leolah's first thought when she heard the news of Whitney's death, "Somebody gave her a bad bag!"  Yes...that's what she said.

Ray-J has put out a statement after this interview syaing he was unaware Whitney was using cocaine and Leolah's claims are B.S.  He said he wasn't even around the day Whitney died as he was in San Diego.  Hmmm....

Later in the interview, Bobbi Kristina's cousins, Jerod Brown & Kelsey Brown, divulged more details about what they felt were odd happenings the day of Whitney's death.

Jerod said "that guy Nick [Gordon]" came into the hospital roo after they got there to check on Bobbi Kristina during her panic attack and said "Thanks for coming out."  As if they weren't supposed to be there.

The cousins also said Gary Houston paid no mind to Bobbi Kristina once she collapsed on the hotel room floor right in front of him.  He "kept rolling the lugage from the room right past her."

They also talked about Whitney's off shore accounts and why Leolah "believes" she has legal guardianship of Bobbi Kris.  Sounds real suspect...

On another note, we've reached out to Bobby Brown's reps on several occasions since the death of Whitney Houston, and they have been extra mum on talking about any specifics or any rumors concerning Whitney's death.  They have only put out their own general statements on behalf of Bobby Brown.  So there is a chance Bobby knew nothing about this Dr. Drew interview and/or didn't co-sign it.

Regardless of what was said, anybody else find it odd the ex-in-laws of Whitney claim to know so much about her life even post-Bobby and found the need to tell possibly private details on HLN? 

FLORAL POWER: Beyonce Gets Colorful In The NYC Streets

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 05:44 PM PDT

Beyonce was spotted making an afternoon arrival to an office building in NYC today.  Pics of her interesting floral look inside...

In a pair of rolled up vibrant floral pants paired with bright yellow pumps and a black button down and her usual Ray Ban Wayfarers, MaMa Bey made her way through Manhattan on a super warm afternoon today:

She's prepping for her first post-baby return to the stage during Memorial Day Weekend at Atlantic City's brand new Revel resort. 

You feelin' the look?

Pics via SPLASH

The Randomness:

1.  The recent drug charges against El Debarge have been dropped by the LA Police Department due to insufficent evidence.  STORY

Whitney Houston's Death OFFICIALLY Ruled As Accidental Drowning

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:15 PM PDT

The L.A. coroner's office has issued a press release deeming the exact cause of Whitney Houston's death to be accidental drowning.  The coroner's office also revealed which factors contributed to the drowning.  Details inside...

According to today's press release, cocaine was found to be in Whitney's system after she was found submerged in her Beverly Hilton hotel room on February 11th.  The drug, compounded with the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease, have been ruled as the official contributing factors in her accidental drowning death.

MSNBC reports:

The official cause of death for Whitney Houston is drowning and "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use," according to a report released Thursday by the L.A. County Department of the Coroner.

The report indicates that the Houston died when she was submerged in a bathtub filled with water, and also indicates that she had ingested cocaine.

Cocaine was said to have contributed to her death, but not the prescription drugs and marijuana also found in her system. The press release from the report concluded, "No trauma or foul play is suspected."

The final coroner's report will be released within two weeks.

SPOTTED: "ATL Housewife" Shereè Whitfield Makes It A New York Afternoon

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:48 PM PDT

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Shereè Whitfield was spotted laughing it up all the way down Madison Ave. today in NYC.  Pics of the "Housewife" and her fave Birkin having a New York afternoon inside...

With her fave grey Birkin in tow and cork Louboutin pumps, Shereè Whitfield was spotted out in NYC today looking good and grabbing lunch with friends at Lavo. 

And seeing that she was spending the day with jewelry designer Marsha Chun-Matsubara, we wouldn't be surprised if Shereè was up to one of her "business ventures" again....you know, like She by Shereè & Chateau Shereè.

Shereè RT'd her friends' tweets that were tweeted to media like Page Six & tv media that gave their locations throughout the day.  So it sounds like she wants everyone to know her whereabouts....

Pics via INF

The Randomness:

1.  In non YBF news, Hilary Duff & her hubby Mike FINALLY had their baby boy Tuesday night--Luca Cruz Comrie.

 

INSIDE Alicia & Swizzy's Soho Home...That They're Selling

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:52 PM PDT

Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz have listed their Soho penthouse for $17.95 million. See pics of the cushy pad inside.....

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are listing their fabulous NYC penthouse for $17.95M.  The couple bought the 6,000 sq. ft. pad from Lenny Kravitz in 2010 for around $14M.  Almost a four million dollar profit in 2 years aint bad.
 

The 16-room laid out FAB apartment boasts five-bedrooms, a 3,000 square-foot terrace, floating staircase, and  glass-encased dining room.
 

 

 

And the home has a bit of Hollywood history as Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington have each lived in the space at one time or another.

Nice....

 

NEWS:

1.  The Sanford, FL police chief has "temporarily" stepped down today in the midst of the Trayvon Martin case. STORY

Gabrielle Union Dishes On Having A Public Relationship With Dwyane Wade

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Gabrielle Union made a charitable appearance at the recent Miami Heat Charitable Fund Gala.  And she chatted up NBC about how she and her Miami Heat star boyfriend Dwyane Wade keep everything in tact while having a public relationship.

 

Her answers inside...

Gabby recently dished on the current projects she's working on, as well as how she keeps the relationship going with Mr. Wade throughout the busy schedules and paparazzi and rumors.  And she seems to be taking it all in stride, especially after the couple's recent ESSENCE cover story.  Here's her interview with NBC Niteside:

Niteside: What are you up to these days?
Gabrielle Union: We are doing press for Think Like A Man. Last weekend I was at SWSX and soon I will begin shooting the pilot "Single Black Female" for BET. And I just found out about another project, but I cant talk too much about that. I am a little busy, but I love it.

It must be nice to walk down the carpet with your man.
It is. I miss so much throughout the year so its nice when our schedules work for these kind of things.

Is it strange to have your relationship in the public eye?
We don’t get it too bad. It is when we are with the kids on the beach and photographers are there. They didn’t sign up for that, you know? Or when we are with our friends and they are like, “Um, I don’t want my bikini body being photographed!” I always feel bad.

Which city is worse when it comes to paparazzi: Los Angeles or Miami?
That is a tough one. Miami when it comes to the beaches. When we are in Los Angeles, we can be in Malibu and no one knows. But the difference here is restaurants. We can go to popular restaurants and everyone leaves us be.

Do you just accept the photogs after a while?
Yes, it's part of the gig. We recognize as part of being together in the public eye.

Both said in ESSENCE's February 2012 cover story that are not in a hurry to hit the altar for a second time.

BONUS:

Last night in Miami, Gabby was spotted all a-glow at the ABSOLUT Greyhound bash to celebrate ABSOLUT VODKA and Swedish House Mafia's new collaboration.  She looks gorge.

Credit: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com
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