Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

ON THE SET: Ginuwine's Wife Solé Attempts A Comeback With "A New Look"

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 10:22 AM PDT

So....38-year-old rapper Solé, who left the scene several years ago to start & cater to her family with singer hubby of almost 10 years Ginuwine, is attempting a comeback.

 

Pics of the new video for "A New Look" she just shot with a rapper named Focus inside...

If you were expecting a new look to go along with the song....there isn't one.  Solé hasn't changed a bit since she hit the scene 13 years ago on JT Money's "Who Dat" song and her own "4,5,6" track ft. Kandi Burruss.

Now, 4 kids and a blended family later, Solé is coming out of hiding (she's based in Maryland with Mr. Elgin and fam) with this look:

She still looks good for this to be 13 years and umpteen kids later.  But she may want to think about coming back via a different route.  Just a suggestion.

Here's the song in case you're wondering:

PARTY GIRLS: Christina Milian, Naturi Naughton, Cynthia Bailey, Selita Ebanks & More Hit The Party Scene

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 09:49 AM PDT

"The Voice" Social Media Correspondent, Christina Milian, rocked a hot black and white lace embellished dress yesterday while out at the Nylon party in Hollywood.  Pics of the Cuban cutie, plus models Cynthia Bailey (who forgot her dress was prone to a nip slip), Selita Ebanks & Jessica White and actresses Naturi Naughton and more all hitting the party scene inside...

One of our fave chicks, Christina Milian, popped up at the Nylon Magazine 13th Anniversary party at Smashbox in West Hollywood last night.  After doing her job over at the "The Voice" show (which was live), she rocked her strapless dress and Mark Lash earrings from the studio to the party.

Cute.  She was also spotted at an afterparty at Sur Lounge in this colorful dress and pink YSL Tributes:

I want her friend to lay off those surgeries though.

Also at the Nylon party:

Actress Naturi Naughton, who now stars on Lifetime's new series "The Client List" alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt (and it's GOOD too), hit up the party in an aqua blue jumper.

And youngin' Camille Winbush was there as well in an interesting look.

"Bones" actress Tiffany Hines hit the carpet in a nude & white look.

And over in NYC, the models made their way to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the 9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year's In April fete:

 

"ATL Housewife" Cynthia Bailey was spotted arriving...barefoot.  Even her male escorts were barefoot.  WTF is going on here?

And unfortunately didn't realize pasties would have done a body good in this very sheer dress.  Guess she wanted everyone to see her chi chi's.

Maybelline model Jessica White made her way into the event in this plum sequined gown with a sexy thigh high slit.

Pretty.

And model Selita Ebanks put on her most eye catching silver mirrored one-shoulder dress and red clutch for the occasion.  Not loving the extra dark lipstick with this look though.  But the dress is simply stunning.

Pics via INF/SPLASH/Pacific Coast News

Monica DISCUSSES Her "New Life" On "106 & Park"

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 09:08 AM PDT

 

Monica celebrated the release of her latest disc New Life with an appearance on BET's "106 & Park" yesterday.  Watch her discuss her "new life" inside...

Monica dropped her New Life disc yesterday and have been on a whirlwind press tour which included a stop by "106 & Park."  The "It All Belongs To Me" singer talked about the album, to the status of her joint tour with Brandy and her marriage/kids.  And when asked about the title of the album she said,

“We all as humans sometimes are fearful of what’s ahead. So ‘New Life’ is just saying embrace the new things that can come into your atmosphere. It can be great for you. So as I embrace new love, new music, new people, new things… It’s just been an amazing experience. So I named it ‘New Life’ just as a representation of that.”

Watch the interview here:

 

FYI: Rocsi's wearing an H&M tank, Mason skirt, Tuleste Market necklace & Christian Louboutin pumps.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Pardon previous Monica/Brandy "106 & Park" post which has now been removed.

Usher BUSTS OUT Sexy Fit Bod and PROVES He Is ALIVE! + Tank DROPS "Lonely" Single Featuring Chris Brown

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 08:00 AM PDT

 

 

"Climax" singer Usher recently tweeted pics of his heavenly body while responding to a recent Twitter death hoax.  See the pics inside and listen to the latest track from Tank "Lonely" featuring Chris Brown.

 

  

Oh...hey Usher's pecs.  It's been a while.  As Usher tweeted sexy pics of his body (while he prepares his upcoming LP Looking For Myself), he proved to fans that he is indeed ALIVE!

The R&B/pop fella was a victim of an internet death hoax yesterday that claimed he died in a car crash.  So he tweeted:

 

 

And he added....

 

This is ridiculous.  I don't know what folks get out of internet death hoaxs but it's just like yelling Fire "just because" in a crowded room. Until the Feds make it a crime, this may get even more out of hand.

 

 

And in music.....

 

Tank is putting the final touches on his This Is How I Feel album (May 8) and he called in Chris Brown to put lay down verses on his single "Lonely." Breezy hit the track rapping about being in love with his ex.

Listen to "Lonely" below:

 

BONUS:

 

Legendary rapper Q-Tip just announced that he's signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings.  The announcement was made by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam. Details on Q-Tip's fourth solo album THE LAST ZULU, will be coming soon.

Barry said, “I am thrilled to be working with Q-Tip once again.  He is a respected voice in the music community as shown by his acclaimed solo albums and countless contributions to the work of other artists. His creativity continues to surpass all boundaries of hip-hop, R&B, pop, and jazz. We welcome Q-Tip to the G.O.O.D. Music / Island Def Jam family.”

Q-Tip added, 

“I’m excited to be a part of the great iconic Def Jam label.  I’m humbled to be a part of such a storied history. To reconnect with Barry Weiss is a great thing. As far as G.O.O.D. Music, I'm excited to solidify my working relationship with Kanye, and I look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead in our partnership. I will do my best to present the most cutting edge music I can.”

Such a vivrant thing...

 

 

CRUISIN': The Carters Hit The Jet Skis & Snap Personal Flicks In St. Barts!

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 07:43 AM PDT

The Carters are still living it up in St. Barts this week!  Beyonce & Jay-Z took some time away from doting on their baby girl Blue Ivy yesterday to hit the jet skis.

 

Pics of the water fun, and the couple snappeing their own personal pics, inside...

 

Beyonce, who is looking amazing these days post-baby, was spotted having all types of fun in the french Caribbean waters of St. Barts.  After laying out on the beach, The braided ponytail star smiled it up for the cameras while snapping silly flicks:

And her hubby Jay-Z joined in as well.

 

The twosome were also spotted pulling over on the side of the road to take advantage of the scenery and their colorful looks for the day:

And the jack-of-all-trades, bodyguard Julius, played camera man so the power couple could have their own photo together.  Well isn't that sweet.

Pics via INF

 

Sherri Shepherd ELIMINATED From "Dancing With The Stars"

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Bad news for "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd.  Even though she got to live out her dream of "Dancing With The Stars," she was surprisingly eliminated last night.

 

Video inside....

Sherri ended up in the bottom 2 along with contestant Roshon Fegan.  But it was Sherri and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, Maks' little brother, who got the boot last night. 

In a teary eyed sob, Sherri encouraged oters to live their dreams as well, no matter what:

 

Damn.  Most expected she would have had a built in audience who would vote for her seeing that they focused on Sherri's "DWTS" bout daily on "The View."  Oh wells.  Congrats to Sherri on following her dreams!

 

BET Renews Hit Series "THE GAME" For SIXTH Season!

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Fans of BET's hit scripted series "The Game" will be pleased to know the cast is suiting up and hitting the field for a 6th season.  Get the deets inside on Girl Melanie & co. and find out how the rest of BET's tv lineup is looking.....

Although BET won't offically announce its fall lineup until their upfront presentation on Thursday, we got a sneak peek at what's to come and both "The Game" and "Let's Stay Together" will be returning.

At its upfront presentation on Thursday, according to Deadline Hollywood, BET will announce that "The Game" has been renewed for a sixth season.  Hopefully Brandy returns for the Chardonnay/Jason Pitts story line.  And possibly Brittany Daniel could reprise her rolse as Jason's ex-wife Kelly.

Also, one of the network's other original sitcoms, "Let's Stay Together," has been picked up for a third season.  With their renewals, each sitcom will likely produce an order of 22 episodes.

In addition, BET is expected to reveal deets about the hour-long pilot "Being Mary Jane" starring Gabrielle Union (previously called "Single Black Female" & produced by Mara Brock Akil) and the sitcom "Young Man On Campus" starring Jacob Latimore (produced by Jacque Edmonds).   

One show that's still in limbo is the Tracy Ellis Ross/Malcolm-Jamal Warner family sitcom "Reed Between The Lines."  

Outside of the tv realm, "The Game" star Tia Mowry Hardrict is prepping for season 2 of her Style channel reality show with twin Tamera Mowry Housley called "Tia & Tamera."  And Tia's also written a book called Oh, Baby! Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Another that hits stands on May 15.  Grab a copy!

BONUS: Check out Tia explaining her book below:

NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown's "Till I Die" Ft. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 03:42 PM PDT

Chris Brown is readying his upcoming album Fortune (May 4).  So he's dropping new music left and right.  Check out his newest single "Till I Die" where he hooked up with his rapper homies Wiz Khalifa & Big Sean....

Chris' new "Till I Die" track, which he co-wrote with Nathan “Danja” Hills (who also produced the track), Sean Anderson (Big Sean), and Cameron Thomaz (Wiz Khalifa), will appear on his upcoming album Fortune.

Check out the up-tempo rap-heavy track below:

 

And check out Chris' other new single, "Sweet Love", HERE in case you missed it.

You looking forward to Breezy's new LP?

Jennifer Hudson Snaps Family Easter Pics (And Fiance David's Birthday Pics) + Family Murder Trial Set To Begin

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 03:15 PM PDT

Weight Watchers spokeswoman Jennifer Hudson showed off pics from her fave Holiday--Easter Sunday.  She tweeted pics of her sister, Julia, and her two fave boys' David Otunga & David Jr.'s Easter looks.

 

Check the pics inside, plus pics from David's 32nd birthday, and an update on the trial of William Balfour--the man who is charged with murdering Jennifer's mother, brother & nephew.

Outsdie of church this weekend, "Think Like A Man' singer J-Hud showed off her fam's Easter style.  In a cute family photo twitpic, her 2-and-a-half-year-old son David Jr. rocked his pinstriped suit and lavender button down and tie...which all matched daddy's purple and grey argyle sweater. 

Jennifer's sister Julia is also in the photo and the family celebrated what Jennifer called her favorite Holiday.

Cute!

And since the day before Easter was papa David's birthday, his son (with mommy's help of course) made him a fabulous cake--one only a baby boy can do for daddy:

And the fam headed out to do some motor racing to celebrate.

 

Meanwhile, Jenny is still handling the traumatic murders of her family in 2008.  The final four jurors in the case of William Balfour--who is accused of murdering her mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason Hudson, & 7-year old nephew, Julian King--were chosen today in Chicago to round out the group of 12 jurors and six alternates.  Now, the trial will officially begin.

The jury selection was complicated by the fact that Jennifer is a celebrity and chosen jurors had to prove they would have no bias outside of the presented evidence, despite knowing of Jennifer from her status.

Testimony begins April 23rd in Cook County Circuit Court.  According to CBS news:

Balfour's lawyers have said the evidence is circumstantial. But prosecutors say the proof includes gun residue found on his car's steering wheel, and that testimony will show he lied about his whereabouts the day of the killings.

Jennifer will also be performing “Think Like A Man” with alongside Ne-Yo & Rick Ross on "American Idol" next Thurs, April 12th.

The Randomness:

1. Director F. Gary Gray is set to take on the upcoming movie, co-produced by Ice Cube's company, based on the rap group NWA called Straight Outta Compton.  STORY

Nicki Minaj OPENS UP About Her Dad's Drug Addiction & Lady GaGa Comparison + Mashonda & Lil'Mo MAKE The "Mystery" Song

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Nicki Minaj appeared on "Nightline" last night where she opened up about her abusive childhood, her controversial image and fun things like her favorite curse word (the F-bomb).  Watch the interview inside and see footage of Mashonda and Lil' Mo making their "Mystery" song.

 

Last night, Nicki Minaj opened up about being compared to Lady Gaga (got a little feisty about it too), her abusive childhood and keeping to her controversial lyrics & style even with young fans. Here are the highlights from the interview, which she taped right after her "Today" show appearance this past Friday:

On remaining her controversial self even with her young fans:

“I don’t want to offend moms or children, like when they come and pay their money to see a show.  But I didn’t come in the game to be an artist that appealed to kids either—and I’m a crazy lunatic.”

On her "GMA" nipple slip:

“I’m so sorry about that.  People are ridiculous if they think I would use that as a stunt. I would never, ever, ever—swear to God—do something like that on purpose. That’s ridiculous. I would never do that.”

On her father's addiction and abuse:

“My father was abusive. We were afraid for [my mother's] life because whenever he would have a real bad outburst, he would threaten to kill her.”

She added, “I wanted to kill him. I wished he was dead.”

On being a "BOSS"

“When a man is ‘bossed up,’ he is taking control, he’s getting money, he’s in control of his settings everytime.   And there’s no synonym for it in the female world outside of bitch.” (We feel her on that.)

On becoming a mom:

“When I saw Madonna, I realized it can be done ’cause I saw her children were coming to the rehearsals and that really moved me,” said Nicki, adding, “But no children anytime soon!”

On Lady Gaga comparisons:

She says the comparisons irk her.  "We are in completely different lanes.  First of all, I’m a rapper. First of all, I’m from Southside Jamaica, Queens, and I could say some really crazy lyrics right now, but I won’t.”

 

Watch the full interview below:

 

 

Also in music......

 

Mashonda has released behind the scenes footage of the making of their song "Mystery" featuring Lil' Mo off her mix tape, Love.  Check out the ladies doing their thing above.  And check out the finished product HERE.

PERFORMANCE FAB: Brandy And Monica Rock "GMA" With "It All Belongs To Me"

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:37 AM PDT

 

Earlier this morning, R&B superstars Brandy and Monica teamed up on "GMA" to perform their hit "It All Belongs To Me."  Watch it inside....

R&B diva Brandy was spotted leaving GMA studios this morning, carrying her chic black Celine bag and rocking metallic and zebra Louboutins, after a fab performance and promotion of her Two-Eleven cd that drops in June.


 

Brandy performed her hit "It All Belongs To Me" with Monica, who also promoted her owm New Life LP which dropped today.

And once Brandy got in her car, she allowed one lucky fan to get a kiss.

 

Watch the performance here:

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BONUS: Monica stopped by Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" and talked about a number of subjects including Usher's ego, her bond with Brandy and if she'd ever become an ATL housewife.  Watch it below:

 

 

Photo INF Photos

REPORT: Lamar Odom Was DEPRESSED & MOODY During His Time With The Mavs

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 10:45 AM PDT

 

Khloe Kardashian has publicly voiced her support for husband Lamar Odom. And the couple's friends say Lamar has been depressed and moody since his trade to the Dallas Mavericks, and now sudden departure from the team.  Get the deets inside....

 

Reality star Khloe Kardashian was spotted arriving at LAX right after it was announced that Lamar Odom was leaving the Dallas Mavericks.  And now she's publicly announcing her support for her husband.  

Reports say Lamar has been depressed and moody since his trade to the Dallas Mavericks and Khloe wants to be there for him.

Lam Lam's (Khloe's name for him) foul mood all started with his trade from the LA Lakers.  A source close to the couple said, 

"Lamar hasn't gotten over being traded from the Lakers, and he has been depressed and moody ever since the trade happened. Lamar felt that he was ripped away from his Laker family with no warning or notice. He couldn't fathom the fact that the Lakers traded him after all of his years with the team."

And since the trade, Lamar never found his footing and decided to leave the Mavericks.  He released a statement saying,

"The Mavericks and I have mutually agreed that it's in the best interest of both parties for me to step away from the team.  I'm sorry that things didn't work out better for both of us, but I wish the Mavs' organization, my team mates and Dallas fans nothing but continued success in the defense of their championship."

In support of her husband, Khloe tweeted:

 

I'm sure we'll get to see all this drama play out on their reality show because we know with these folks.....THE CAMERAS ARE ALWAYS ROLLING....
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