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- Rihanna Rocks May 2012 ELLE, Dishes On Hardships Of Finding A Man, Chris Brown & The Backlash
- Nicki Minaj Does Promo In Harlem + DISHES To The Breakfast Club About her Relationship With SB, That FAT Ring, & Being Street Vs. Pop
- FAMILY BEACH DATE! Kim Porter & Diddy Bring Twin Daughters To Miami Beach
- IT'S THEIR ANNIVERSARY: The Carters CELEBRATE "4" Years Of Marriage....While Beyonce Kicks Off Her OFFICIAL Tumblr (SNEAK PEAK)
- T.I. REVEALS His Most "Hoe-rific" GROUPIE TALE!
- "THINK LIKE A MAN" Atlanta Premiere: Gabby Union, Terrence J & Selita, Regina, Keshia Knight Pulliam & More Hit The Carpet!
- Nicki Minaj Drops By "106 & Park" PERFORMS "Roman Reloaded" Tracks With Cam'ron & 2 Chainz
- FLICKS: Ashanti Celebrates Her Little Sister Shia's 23rd Birthday
- SPOTTED: Beyonce Avoids The Paparazzi In Manhattan
- FOOLYWANG MATERIAL! In Case You Missed It: Pastor Puts STRIPPER POLE In Pulpit To SAVE Marriages!
- Rihanna Goes BLUE For Tokyo BATTLESHIP Premiere, Speaks On Portraying Whitney Houston In Biopic
| Rihanna Rocks May 2012 ELLE, Dishes On Hardships Of Finding A Man, Chris Brown & The Backlash Posted: 04 Apr 2012 10:16 AM PDT Rihanna is all about Versace for the May 2012 cover of ELLE magazine. The "Cake" singer is exposing all (back when she was blonde) in a rock & roll inspired yellow jacket, bandeu top and skirt. And by all, we mean she's holding nothign back about the Chris Brown reunion, why her critics don't phase her in the least bit, and why kids coud be in her very near future.
Check out the spread and highlights inside... [In Emporio Armani] It's as simple as black and white--the theme for Rihanna's new ELLE magazine photoshoot. Rihanna revealed that she could care less what people think about her life choices because she's going to do what she wants to do anyway. Including reuniting with Chris Brown on wax. She says finding a man is hard for everyone (famous or not famous), but having a boyfriend isn't what makes her happy anyway. The 24-year old also went into detail about finding happiness with herself and her career...and simply doing her. She shot the romantic themed shoot back in February with photographer Tom Munro, and chose to go the blonde route specifically for the shoot. And her hairstylist Ursula Stephens and makeup artist Mylah Morales handled the beauty's looks. Here are the interview highlights:
More pics: [Only Hearts by Helena Stuart bra, Fleur of England boy shorts, Maison Close mesh skirt] [In Balmain wool coat] [In Dior wool skirt, Jean Paul Gaultier bra, Gucci python heels] And a few behind the scenes shots:
The issue hits stands April 17th. And you can check out the behind the scenes  |
| Posted: 04 Apr 2012 09:21 AM PDT Nicki Minaj stopped by Best Buy in Harlem to sign copies of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded yesterday. And on a segment taped for Power 105 1's "The Breakfast Club," she talked very openly about being "too pop," her relationship with SB and the blueprint for what a female Jay-Z would look like. Listen to the interview inside and see pics from her album signing at Best Buy. Nicki Minaj rolled through the Best Buy in Harlem yesterday (with Sarafee and Birdman) to promote the release of Roman Reloaded.
And she greeted her "baby" Barbz. She also signed the "cast" of a little fan. Cute!
After Best Buy..... Nicki switched up her gear and was spotted leaving Z100 in NYC too.
And on the radio...... Nicki Minaj taped a few segments with The Breakfast Club that aired yesterday and today where she talked about a large number of topics from her being too pop, how she feels about New York not fully embracing her as one of their own and how she deals with criticism from other female rappers and bloggers. And during the interview, she talked about the big ring she's sporting on her middle finger. She "claims" she bought it for herself and its not an engagement ring....but DJ Envy wasn't convinced! She also talked about those Sarafee rumors. She called him her "adopted son from Somalia." Alrighty then. Nicki revealed that rapped together in a group a few years ago. He co-executive produced Roman Reloaded and she credits him with being great with song selection. She also said they have a few companies together. But are they sleeping together? No confirmation! But check those eyes (and that ring) at the 33:43 mark....mmhmmm.... Listen to Part 1 below:
Listen to Part 2 below:
Listen to the "Extras" here:
Photos via Derek Storm/Splash News
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| FAMILY BEACH DATE! Kim Porter & Diddy Bring Twin Daughters To Miami Beach Posted: 04 Apr 2012 08:23 AM PDT It's all for the kids! We think. Diddy and his ex Kim Porter brought their twin daughters, D'Lila Star & Jessie James, to Miami Beach this week for some fun in the sun. Pics of the family time inside... They grow up so fast! Twins D'Lila & Jessie--who have gotten so tall--are now 5 years old and all about the ocean playtime: They were spotted playing on waterboards with mama Kim (in a cute orange bikini) and their nannies. Awww. While Papa Diddy chilled out on the beach chairs with his bodyguards:
Must be nice for one of your dad's homes to be based in one of the sunniest and relaxing places on earth. These socks and sandals though Diddy.... Pics via FAME/Flynet  |
| Posted: 04 Apr 2012 07:25 AM PDT Today, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z and R&B (even though some have moved her into Pop too) Queen Beyonce celebrate four years of keeping a ring on it. And Beyonce is celebrating by kicking off her official Tumblr with her own stash of personal pics for her swarms of fans in her "Beyhive". Check out a sneak peek inside and celebrate in the gallery...
Any Beyonce stan knows that "4" is her (and her hubby's) favorite number, for many reasons. So it's only right Bey does something extra special for their 4th wedding anniversary...like opening up a more personal part of her life via her new Tumblr account. Even her baby had one before she did. Though they initially kept their relationship on the hush-hush, the couple has now become one of the most powerful duos in the industry and isn't scared to offer up a peek inside their relationship any longer. Her Tumblr designer, Matthew Siskin, revealed that Bey has over 150 pics to start off with...and there's plenty more to come. Check out a few sneak peeks (including the one above) of what will be on the official Beyonce Tumblr when it opens today (the password requirement will be removed when it officially opens) and the twosome's anniversary gallery below: Cute!  |
| T.I. REVEALS His Most "Hoe-rific" GROUPIE TALE! Posted: 04 Apr 2012 06:57 AM PDT T.I. stopped by Hot 107.9 recently and was asked about his "most memorable" experience with a groupie. Find out what he said inside and hear his latest track "Love This Life."
During a recent radio interview, T.I. was asked to think back to his most memorable moment with a groupie. The hubby of Tiny then told a story about going to sleep and waking up to a woman standing in his hotel bedroom. He doesn't reveal if something happened between them but... Listen to the interview here:
BONUS:
Check out Mr. Harris' latest track "Love This Life" above.  |
| Posted: 03 Apr 2012 09:51 PM PDT YBF celebs turned up for the star studded Think Like A Man red carpet movie premiere in Atlanta Tuesday night. Pics inside of celeb supports and the ensemble cast including Gabrielle Union, Terrence J., Regina Hall, LaLa, Kevin Hart & more....
From Tuesday's big red carpet premiere at Atlantic Station Regal Cinemas: We've died and gone to canary heaven. Gabrielle Union hit the red carpet in this spring-ready bright yellow slightly sheer floor length pleated gown. It's definitely not her usual litte black dress...and thankfully so. She decided to stand out with the color and good hair and makeup. Looking FAB Gabby. She stopped to chat up "X-Factor" first season's 4th place winner Marcus Canty. Terrence J, who also stars in the film, showed off his model girlfriend Selita Ebanks. Are these two headed to the Easter Sunday program? Or were the matching outfits purely coincidental? We do love the color combo on TJ though. He's rocking Tom Ford by the way. Pretty beading and sparkling dress for Selita. And she paired it with her clear & silver spiked heels. Co-star Michael Ealy looked hot as usual hitting the carpet. Those eyes... Terrence, producer Will Packar and Ne-Yo chatted it up while in the press line. Co-stars Regina Hall & LaLa Anthony hit the carpet in colorful flirty looks. LaLa rocked Louboutin booties and a leather Tibi dress. Can't decide how I feel about this here look. It's interesting. Absolutely loved Keshia Knight Pulliam's red carpet look...until I got to the knee. Why is the skirt closing back up after the slit? Shouldn't it have gone all the way down? Did the designer (it's a Rachel Zoe silk twill skirt by the way) change their mind halfway through? Just interesting.... Such a fab chick though. Oh...is this your new boo Jasmine Guy? The two were clearly acting like a couple on the carpet. And we are NOT mad. Actress Vanessa Williams was on hand to support. And so was her girl Terri Vaughn. I swear she tapped into Lavita Alize Jenkins' closet for this look. Still loves her though. T.I. made his red carpet appearance as well. Been hitting those weights we see. "For Better Or Worse" star Tasha Smith, carrying her Gucci Hysteria bag, hit the carpet with her husband Keith and fam. The man who kicked off this common sense turned advice novel Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man was there of course. Steve Harvey & his wife Marjorie looked color coordinated and cutesy. Co-star Romany Malco hit the carpet in all black everything. Actor Dondre Whitfield made an appearance. Newly divorced "For Better or Worse" actor Michael Jai White hit the carpet with co-star KiKi Haynes. The comedic star of the film, Kevin Hart, made his appearance of course.
Judge Hatchett made a colorful appearance. Chick stays on a red carpet doesn't she? And yes, we're giving her a pass.... (Yes, this is very much Judge Hatchett. Check out her recent twitpics while doing motivational speaking with same haircut, makeup & look.) Nelly snapped some pics with youngin' Jacob Lattimore. And ATL's Mayor Kasim Reed hit the carpet as well. Fab times all around! Think Like A Man hits theaters April 20th. Photographer: Paras Griffin/G. Paras Photography  |
| Nicki Minaj Drops By "106 & Park" PERFORMS "Roman Reloaded" Tracks With Cam'ron & 2 Chainz Posted: 03 Apr 2012 06:35 PM PDT Nicki Minaj taped an appearance on "106 & Park" that aired today, where she promoted the release of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Watch the interview and performance clips (she found Cam'Ron) inside and see what she told DJ Clue about working with Nas and M.I.A.'s flip out.....
Nicki Minaj stopped by "106 & Park" to chat with Terrence J about her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. During her performance segment, she was joined by a few special guests (including Birdman) as she ran through a melody of tracks off her sophomore LP: “HOV Lane,” “I Am Your Leader” with Cam’ron, “Beez in the Trap” with 2 Chainz, “Champion” and more. Here's pics of her...look...for the occasion: Ummmm....
Watch the "106 & Park" interview segment here:
Watch the performance clip below:
And arlier today, Nicki also stopped by DJ Clue's Power 105 show to promote Roman Reloaded.
Here are the highlights: On M.I.A. and the Super Bowl incident: “I love M.I.A. She’s cuckoo sometimes, but I love her.” On whether she believes in the sophomore jinx: “Hell no! This album is gonna sell so much more than Pink Friday. Ask me this question two years from today, Clue. With me, I’m never about first week and all that. I like to look at it for the long haul. I’ma travel, I’ma meet my beautiful babies, my Barbz everywhere, and this is my first time I’m gonna get to do a world tour, so the album is gonna do its thang.” On mixing pop, R&B, and hip-hop on Roman Reloaded: “When I first got in the studio, it was just gonna be all rap, that’s why I named it Roman Reloaded. Things just don’t keep my attention long enough to only do one thing. By the time the album was done, it was just a versatile album. But I have to say, I feel like people love saying the pop word first. The album is more hip-hop than pop.” On working with Nas on “Champion”: “I didn’t think I could get Nas, just to be honest. He’s always been so exclusive. He doesn’t work with everybody and I respect people that are like that. They take pride in their craft.” On her Pepsi deal: “I can’t comment on any Pepsi-related stuff. I do have a new relationship with Pepsi and they will tell everyone more at the right time.” On her upcoming collaborations: “I may have a little something something coming out with [Cam'ron]. I may have a little something something coming with Waka Flocka, my little brother. I do have a few more verses to hand in and then we got to hit the world a couple times.” On her favorite songs to record: “I had a blast recording a lot of my dance songs, ‘Pound the Alarm’ and ‘Starships.’ Those were a lot of fun. I had fun recording ‘Come on a Cone.’ I was busting out laughing in the booth. When I said, ‘Dick in your face,’ that was in one take. And I also had fun doing ‘Beez in the Trap’ ’cause I made that hook up trying to be funny.” Here's the full audio:
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| FLICKS: Ashanti Celebrates Her Little Sister Shia's 23rd Birthday Posted: 03 Apr 2012 03:22 PM PDT It's become an annual family affair. Ashanti and the parents celebrated little sis Shia's 23rd birthday last night at a private dinner at Morton's steakhouse in NYC.
Pics of the family love inside... It's Shia's birthday again. And this time, big sis Ashanti and parents Tina & Kenkaide Douglass (pictured above) celebrate family style at Morton's steakhouse. Complete with 3 cakes (two made of cupcakes) and balloons and all that jazz. Oh, actually, one of the cakes was for Ashanti to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her self-titled debut album: Ashanti has said that Shia and her group of friends, who go by the name of Presidential Dymes, have helped style Ashanti for appearances. This outfit Shia. I know it's your birthday and all but... Meanwhile, Ashanti's fifth album BraveHeart is scheduled to drop April 24th.  |
| SPOTTED: Beyonce Avoids The Paparazzi In Manhattan Posted: 03 Apr 2012 01:56 PM PDT Beyonce wasn't feeling the paparazzi today. She dashed through the flashing lights all covered up while hitting up an office building in NYC. But still gave us a hot flash of that FAT ring of hers. Pics inside... Flying solo in metallic Louboutin pumps and tan & white skinny pants, Bey protected her face with a scarf as she flew past the paps today: And the wife & mom hit another milestone this week. "Love On Top" is #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart, making this the 18th time Bey has topped this chart. Only two other artists have banked more #1's on the chart--Janet Jackson & Madonna. Pics via Pacific Coast News/SPLASH  |
| FOOLYWANG MATERIAL! In Case You Missed It: Pastor Puts STRIPPER POLE In Pulpit To SAVE Marriages! Posted: 03 Apr 2012 12:57 PM PDT If you're one of our Ohio readers, you can make your way down to Pastor Mike Scruggs' church for a new take on "the word." He takes a more "modern" approach to his sermons which often covers sex, drugs, and other worldly issues. Most recently, he put a stripper pole in the pulpit.....for his series of sermons called "Battle Of The Sexes." Deets inside.... Church is anything but boring at the Light of Word Ministries in White Oak, Ohio. Pastor Mike Scruggs is on a mission to save "marriage" so he put a stripper pole (as well as a bed) in the pulpit for his series of sermons on marriage called "Battle Of The Sexes." And guess what....he had a packed house! Pastor Scruggs also scattered dollar bills, lacy lingerie and killer high heels at the base of the neon pink pole. On the opposite end of what men want, he had a stage for candy, roses, teddy bears, and a bottle of wine (for what women want). Scruggs defends his teaching saying:
No word yet on how many marriages (or souls) were saved. Watch the piece about the church below: Gotta love 'The Church'.... (If you can't see video, check it out at the source--WLWT News.)  |
| Rihanna Goes BLUE For Tokyo BATTLESHIP Premiere, Speaks On Portraying Whitney Houston In Biopic Posted: 03 Apr 2012 10:51 AM PDT Over in Tokyo today, Rihanna hit the official red carpet premiere for her upcoming flick Battleship rocking Emilio Pucci. Check out her blue floral satin pantsuit inside... Still rocking the long black party-shaven hairstyle she recently switched up to, Rihanna and her co-stars and fans braved storm-force winds and rain in Tokyo. The all-star cast includes Rihanna [in her first movie], Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker (in Stella McCartney), Tadanobu Asano and Taylor Kitsch, all pictured. Rihanna rocked this Fall 2012 Emilio Pucci blue and gold metallic pantsuit/pajamas style look for her big premiere. Apparently pajama style is all the rage because we've seen Rih in this look before as well as other celeb red carpet staples. She kept her jewelry gold toned and tan heels for the occasion. Nice. Battleship premieres May 18th. And here's a few more of her personal Instagram pics showing off her new 'do:
[Click pics for large images] Rihanna also spoke with the Associated Press this week and the subject of Whitney Houston's biopic came up. And, as rumored for a while now, Rihanna spoke about portraying the icon herself: “That would be something that I would have to give my entire life to do because I would want to really pull it off,” she said to The Press Association. “That’s a huge, huge role and whoever does it has to do a good job.” “My first song that I remember falling in love with was a Whitney Houston song — ‘I Will Always Love You,’” she continued. “It was really inspiring and it made me develop a passion for music, so really she’s partly responsible for me being here in this industry.” *eyebrows raised*  |
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