Monday, April 9, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Eve TALKS Fave Femcees (And Makes It Known Igy Azalea Isn't One)+ Ashanti PERFORMS For The Morning Riot's Anniversary

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:32 AM PDT

 

As sge prepares her musical return, Eve recently addressed how she feels about the new crop of female MCs and the beefs between Lil' Kim/Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea/Azealia Banks. Find out what she said inside and see Ashanti performing for The Morning Riot's 3-Year anniversary.

While working on her Lip Lock album, Eve took the time to talk about her place in music with The Women of Hip-Hop and she also shared her opinions about female MCs beefs between Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea, and Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj.

On her new music:

“I’m gonna throw out a viral single at the end of this month before the official single. I’m probably gonna throw out a couple records before the radio single. My whole goal for this record, since it’s been so long, I wanted to make sure that my core audience didn’t feel like Eve completely forgot about us and went to another side. I feel like this record is well rounded. It has enough of the hard street stuff, it has some radio stuff, but it also has some stuff that people can listen to when they’re feeling down.”

On new female rappers:

“I like Azealia Banks. I think her style is dope. If you listen to her lyrics, she knows how to wordplay and I think that’s cute. I’m not really into the Iggy Azalea chick. I can’t really fuck with her music, but her look is crazy. I just can’t believe it.”

On her dream collaboration:

“Lauryn Hill has always been my one dream collaboration. She to me is so dope lyrically. Unfortunately, she’s just in a place right now mentally, but that would be a dream come true.”

On which five female MCs she would put on a record:

“I would definitely have to get Missy [Elliott]. I would definitely have to do Kim ’cause I never got to do a record with Kim. Azealia Banks, I like her. A lot of people want me to hate on Nicki and say crazy things about her. I ain’t got nothing to say about her. Until somebody names me by name, then I don’t feel like nobody [is talking] about me. I wouldn’t have a problem putting her on a record.”

On the Lil’ Kim vs. Nicki Minaj feud:

“It’s not about publicity. It’s about wanting that respect. I think maybe that’s where Kim is coming from, like, you’re doing your thing right now and no one can take that away from you, Nicki—we all see it—but at the end of the day, if it wasn’t for Kim, she wouldn’t be here and that shit is real.”

 

Listen to the interview here:

 

 

And in other music news....

 

Ashanti kicked off her shoes and sang her heart out for WGCI’s Tony Sculfield and the Morning Riot's 3-Year Anniversary Party last week. She's also getting ready to drop Braveheart on April 24.

 

Watch her performance below:

KeKe Palmer POPS OFF About Twitter Death Hoax + Tyler The Creator BLASTS Rah Digga AGAIN!

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:59 AM PDT

KeKe Palmer would like you to know that despite a twitter death hoax, she is VERY much alive and is tired of people posting Twitter death rumors about celebrities.  See her popping off on Twitter inside and see Tyler the Creator talking more smack about MC Lyte and Rah Digga...

 

Recently, a fake CNN tweet hit the web saying actress KeKe Palmer had died in a car crash.  And it didn't take long before it was trending.

 

Of course it was all a Twitter hoax and KeKe Palmer was very upset about it.  She took to her own account saying that things like this really upset folks' families:

 

She continued....

Sad that an 18-year-old can handle social media more maturely than most very grown adults.

 

 

And in rap beefs......

 

 

We told you earlier about Rah Digga popping off on her own diss track about Tyler the Creator's disresoect .  And now he has responded AGAIN.  FIrst, he talked about his MC Lyte diss saying, 

"I don't know if she's gay or not," Tyler told DJ Drama. "It was a joke. But if she took offense, so be it -- I'm not gonna apologize, but I didn't mean for her feelings to get hurt. Usually people in that position, you'd think they would laugh it off and go on with their day. But I guess she caught feelings. I didn't mean to do that, but whatever."

And in what seems to be a response to Rah Digga, he said on Twitter.....

Sigh.....

HOLIDAY: Jay-Z, Beyonce & Baby Blue VACAY In St. Barts!

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 07:56 AM PDT

The Carters took a break from the busy NYC life to jet over to St. Barts this weekend.  And they brought their 3-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy along too, of course.

 

Pics of the cute couple celebrating the Holiday weekend walking around town and chillin' on a yacht inside...

Fresh off celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary, Beyonce & Jay-Z popped up on the french Caribbean island of St. Barts this weekend.  And Bey looked fresh faced and relaxed in her blue & cream jumper, while Jay rocked his usual vacay look of plaid shorts and a button down as they took a romantic stroll:

The twosome became a trio as they hopped a yacht with baby B.I.C. with Jay being the doting daddy/hubby to his two fave girls:

Fab times! 

The Randomness:

1.  Serena Williams won her 40th WTA career title in Charleston, SC this weekend.  STORY

Pics via Flynet

Bobbi Kris HOPES To Play Whitney In Biopic + Rihanna CRUISES Around The Sydney Harbour

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 07:19 AM PDT

Rihanna may have made it known she's willing to "dedicate her life" to working on playing Whitney Houston in a movie.  But Bobbi Kristina has recently expressed interest in playing her mother if a biopic is made about the star.   Get the deets inside and see pics of Rihanna aboard a cruise in Australia promoting Battleship.

As rumors of a Whitney Houston biopic float around Hollywood, Bobbi Kristina has thrown her name into the pot of interested actresses.  And now that Bobbi Kris has been offered a role on Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" tv show, she may be sharpening her acting skills for the occasion.

While folks like Meagan Good and Rihanna have all expressed interest, Bobbi Kris has been telling friends that if a movie ever get made, SHE should be the one to play her mom. Why?  Because she says no one knows Whitney better than her own daughter.  She has a point. Thoughts?
 

And speaking of Rih Rih...

Rihanna was spotted in Australia yesterday while on her promo tour for Battleship.

Rocking a blue denim tie-dyed shirt with a pair of matching tiny shorts and white plimsolls, Ri Ri took a cruise down Sydney Harbour with Brooklyn Decker and a few of her other Battleship co-stars. 

Looks like fun!

 

Photos via Splash/ Eroteme.co.uk

The Obamas Get EASTER FAB For Church & Celebrate With Military Families

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 06:39 AM PDT

President Barack Obama led his family on a walk to Easter church services yesterday morning at at St. John's Church in Washington D.C.--just one block from the White House.

 

Pics of the FAB First Family inside...

First Lady Michelle Obama rocked a purple Thakoon frock, a cropped black cardigan and black flats for her stroll to church on Easter Sunday.  Her Presidential hubby looked equally dapper, as usual, and their daughters Sasha and Malia looked their usual cute selves.  Loving this yellow on little Sasha!


The Fam held hands and told the crowd Hapy Easter as they walked back to the White House.  It was the First Family's second time attending Easter services at St. John, D.C.'s historic church. 

Check out video of the Obamas making the shot walk HERE.

And later yesterday afternoon, First Lady Michelle celebrated with military families, as the families of those serving tin the military are one of her main causes she has upheld during the Obamas' reign:

The kiddies and their fams got to make Easter arts & crafts and have some fun with the First Fam at Fisher House.

 

Prez O tweeted the below pic of First Dog Bo, saying, "Bo takes his inspiration from the Easter Bunny":

Cute!

FAMILY AFFAIR: NeNe & Greg Leakes Hit Hermès With Son Brent

Posted: 09 Apr 2012 06:12 AM PDT

On a recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," NeNe Leakes seemed to be cozying up to her "business partner" John, who most recently gave her a $30,000 Rolex--just because. 

 

But NeNe has still been spotted around town with her estranged husband, Greg Leakes, even while this season aired.  And this Easter weekend was no exception...

Mrs. Leakes may have a sugar daddy gifting her with Louboutins, Rolexes and even a franchise of an Italian restuarant, but it seems Greg is still not totally out of the picture.

The twosome were spotted leaving the Hermès store with their son Brent on Madison Ave. in NYC this weekend.  Reunited? Or just a holiday family affair?  Hmmm....

NeNe's set for another go-round as "Coach Roz" on Fox's hit tv show "Glee" when it returns April 10th.  And you can check out a sneak peek of the upcoming ATL Housewives reunion show below:

 

Pic via SPLASH

EASTER FAB: Kimora Lee Simmons & Family CELEBRATE At The Grove

Posted: 08 Apr 2012 10:45 AM PDT

Kimora Lee Simmons Hounsou and her kids took in some pre-Easter fun yesterday. Complete with Kimora's Easter appropriate Birkin.  See their pics inside....

 

 

Kimora Lee was spotted with her children at The Grove for pre Easter fun in Hollywood.  Aoki, Ming & Kenzo were all in their best Easter threads for the occassion.  How cute!

 

Loves this family.  The fam grabbed Easter snacks and looked like they had lots of fun.  Kimora seems like a great mom!
 

Photos via  Marcus / Zodiac / Splash News
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