Friday, April 20, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Gabrielle Union DISHES ON Her "Weave Pat Down" At Airport + Kevin Hart, Idris Elba & Tyrese SURPRISE THEIR FANS At "Think Like A Man" ATL Screenings

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Actress Gabrielle Union stopped by "Chelsea Lately" last night where she touted today's release of Think Like a Man and told a funny airport story. See the interview inside and pics of Kevin Hart, Idris Elba & Tyrese surprising fans in Atlanta at three screenings of the film.  

 

Fab chick Gabrielle Union appeared on "Chelsea Lately" last night to promote today's release of Think Like a Man.  She also told Chelsea a funny story about getting stopped FOUR times by airport security who then gave her weave a pat down!  And when Chelsea brought up the Obamas, Gabby talked about going to the White House and how good the food was.

Watch Gabby talk about her weave and "TLAM" here:

And in Atlanta last night.....

 

With director Will Packer by their side, star of the movie Kevin Hart popped into three screenings of Think Like a Man last night.  And he brought his homies Tyrese and Idris Elba along for support.

Fans lost it as their surprise guests entered the room.

Funnyman Kevin Hart, who was just added to the ESSENCE Music Fest lineup, calmed the crowd and thanked everyone for supporting the film.

Then he got on the mic and introduced the movie before the fans enjoyed.

Who's hitting the theaters today?

 

Photos via Prince Williams/ATLPics.Net

SPOTTED: Nicki Minaj Gets CANDYLICIOUS In LONDON

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 09:07 AM PDT

Rapper Nicki Minaj was spotted leaving her hotel in London earlier today in her neon candy coated look.  See her having fun posing with her candy inside....

 

Billboard's "Top Female Artist" nominee, Nicki Minaj, stepped out of the W Hotel in a bright multi-colored sleeveless top, neon yellow mini skirt and matching neon yellow stockings and fuzzy legwarmer booties.  

The colorful "Beez In The Trap" rap chick revealed this week, during her interview with Graham Norton, that "a voice" in her head told her to delete her twitter....so she did.  Of course.  But she says she's "thinking about returning and hopes her 11 million Barbz will wait.  Of course.

Nicki, who's soon launching her own fragrance, carried a lollipop to complete the look.  Guess she was inspired. 

 

Too bad it was raining.....I know those boots will look & smell a mess when wet.

Photos via Splash News

The Game Drops $1400 A Bottle & Buys Hotdogs For EVERYBODY At The Club With Rihanna, Sean Kingston & His Boo Shaniece

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 08:33 AM PDT

The Game spent last night pouring up $1400 bottles of champagne for his friends...and the hundreds of random folks inside Greystone Manor nightclub in L.A.  He also decided to become everybody's bestie and bought the whole club hotdogs.

 

Pics inside, plus Rihanna, Sean Kingston and his new boo (Evelyn Lozada's daughter Shaniece) were there too....

Either the bottles of Ace of Spades (which the club was selling for $1400 a pop) weren't tasty enough for the crew...or they wanted to pour out a lil for a homie.  Rapper Game and his friends were spotted inside Greystone Manor partying it up last night after he bought several bottles:

And even tossed $200 bucks to the hot dog man to purchase hot dogs for his whole crew.  How charitable of him.  Bet those didn't sit right in that tummy though....

Before heading over to Greystone herself, Rihanna was spotted leaving her fave restaurant Giorgio Baldi:

She rocked a white dress with black suspender tights and her black Mary Jane Loubs.

The "We Found Love" chick rolled into the club with her bestie Melissa:

Ri joked around tweeting she was on her first date in 2 years, but then tweeted a pic of her and Melissa saying she was her date for the evening.  I'm sure they rang in 4/20 properly.

And was spotted leaving in the wee hours of the morn:

Rihanna was just nominated for several Billboard Music Awards, which will air Sunday, May 20th.

Also spotted at Greystone:

Sean Kingston was spotted leaving out with Shaniece Hairston...Evelyn Lozada's daughter.  It's the second time these two have been spotted out together.

Pics via SPLASH

CONCERT FAB: Usher, Chris Brown & More Set For "TODAY Show" 2012 Summer Concert Series

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 07:38 AM PDT

Earlier this morning, NBC's morning show "TODAY" announced the lineup for their 2012 Summer Concert Series...and some of your YBF faves will be rocking The Plaza.  Get the deets on Usher, the return of Chris Brown and more heading to 30 Rock Center inside....

Top R&B acts Usher and Chris Brown were among the artists announced as performers for TODAY's 2012 Toyota Concert Series.  Last summer, Breezy literally shut down Rockefeller Plaza during his "Today Show" performance.  So of course, they asked him back.

With this being their 17th year of the series, TODAY assembled a wide variey of acts for the music fans.  Here's the full list, with Usher kicking things off May 18th.

 JUNE
1 The Band Perry, #BandPerryTODAY

8 Chris Brown, #ChrisBrownTODAY

15 Justin Bieber, #BieberTODAY

22 Kenny Chesney, #ChesneyTODAY

29 Maroon 5, #Maroon5TODAY

JULY
6 Flo Rida, #Only1FloTODAY

13 Zac Brown Band, #ZacBrownTODAY

20 Hot Chelle Rae, #HCRTODAY

AUGUST
24 Train, #TrainTODAY

31, Jason Mraz with special guest Christina Perri, #MrazTODAY

Who are you most excited to see?

THOSE BROWS! Paula Patton's High School Picture Surfaces....

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 07:06 AM PDT

Like most beautiful stars, Paula Patton wasn't always the clear skinned, shiny haired seemingly perfectly polished face & body chick she is now.

 

Her high school pic surfaced.  Check it out inside...

The then-teenaged Hamilton High School student in Los Angeles had her eyes on UC Berkley and USC film school.  And those eyebrows are telling a story and a half!

Now, the 36-year-old new Pepsi Next spokeswoman is happily married to her high school sweetheart Robin Thicke and starring in Hollywood blockbusters like Mission Impossible 4.  Time...and tweezers and some wax...do wonders.

Tatyana Ali, Marlon Wayans, Kevin Hart, Wendy Williams & More At The 2012 BET Upfronts

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 05:30 PM PDT

Last night, lots of industry folks converged on the Best Buy Theatre in NY's Times Square for the 2012-2013 BET Upfronts.  See the pics of next seasons' stars and a glimpse of BET & CENTRIC's new lineup they presented to the media inside.

Above, actors George Gore II, Marlon Wayans, Tatyana Ali, Damien Dante Wayans and Craig Wayans showed up to promote their new BET series "Second Generation Wayans."

Tatyana also pose with TJ Holmes, who's hosting his own late night news program called "Don't Sleep."

TJ also posed with BET's Stephen Hill.

Tony Rock will host Centric's "Apollo Live" series.

Kevin Hart is bringing back his mock-reality show  he debuted during the All-Star game "House Husbands."  And BET made it a semi-scripted sketch comedy series.

He also laughed it up backstage with Marlon.

Wendy Williams talked up her "Wendy" talk show whch airs late nights on the channel.

BET's head honcho Debra Lee helped welcome the new shows.

"106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz was there looking great in a little white dress and hot pink pumps.

Producer/Writer Mara-Brock Akil looked gorge and spoke about "The Game" and "Being Mary Jane", starring Gabrielle Union.

Singer Luke James entertained the crowd with a few songs.

Also, Judge Mathis promoted his show "The Mathis Project,” which will be about unsolved homicides. 

Cedric The Entertainer was there as well.  He will serve as host of the 2012 Soul Train Music Awards airing on BET's sister channel, Centric, in Las Vegas.

 

 

Photo credit: PictureGroup / Courtesy of BET Networks

BTS: Rihanna Sharpens Her Dance Moves For "Where Have You Been" Video

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 03:47 PM PDT

Rihanna decided to sharpen her dancing skills and do actual rehearsed choreography for her upcoming "Where Have You Been" video.  So she posted video of a behind the scenes look at her and her dancers at rehearsals with choreographer Hi-Hat...

For her new dance single off Talk That Talk, "Where Have You Been," Rihanna said she wouldn't do the video justice if she didn't do real rehearsed choreographed dance moves for once.  In part 1 of the Making of The Video, the Battleship star is "dancing by just living her emotions."

Check out the island chick making her way into the dance department above.  You feelin' it?

PS: Ri is going to be making her third appearance on "Saturday Night Live" May 5th, and was recently named as one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential People.

SPOTTED: Nicki Minaj TROLLING Around London

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 03:08 PM PDT

Nicki Minaj is continuing on her wacky costume promo tour of London.  The 29-year-old rapper was spotted leaving the W Hotel today on her Troll tights and Barbie tutu and Spice Girls inspired platform rubber boots for her latest outing.

 

Check it inside...

Getting into the British spirit of things, Nicki threw on a pink beret with her Barbie & troll look of the day:

She hit up the Graham Norton show where she xplained why she deleted her Twitter:

'A voice in my head told me to delete my Twitter and that’s what I did. I had 11 million followers and I hope they will wait for me. I reply all the time and get to know them by name and I have a really personal bond with them… not all 11 million, but at least 10 of them a day.'

Knew she would blame one of her umpteen personalities.  As for whether she'll be back, Nicki said, "I don’t know yet, I’m thinking about it. I miss my Barbz (her name for her fans), please bear with me."

With SB by her side in a custom lyrical tee, the twosome looked every bit the colorful characters that they are.  As Nicki's Twitter page stays non-existent, I guess her outfits are how she will express what she has to say to her Barbz these days. 

At her record signing in Bayswater:

Oh...

Pics: INF/Splash

 

TLAM's Tony Rock Reveals The DOs & DON'Ts Of Keeping Your Man HAPPY

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 01:57 PM PDT

Funnyman Tony Rock, who co-stars in the upcoming Think Like A Man flick this Friday, dished to TheYBF.com about DO's and DONT's of dating.  If you want to take this dude's advice...check it inside....

 

37-year-old comedian Tony Rock is amongst the talented cast of actors who will grace the big screen on Friday in Think Like a Man.  During an exclusive chat with TheYBF.com, the Brooklyn native, who is single with no kids, offered a few tips about what chicks shouldn't be doing if they want to keep their man where he's at.  And what she should be doing to keep him happy.

But first...we had find out Tony's Marry, Sex, Friend answers that his co-star Terrence J was too much of a gentlemen to answer.

Who would he marry? Regina Hall.  Tony gushed that Regina is the total package when it comes to a women.

Who would he have a one-night stand with?  Meagan Good.  He added that Meagan has a certain sexiness about her and it's hard to look at her and not think about sex.  [Our girl crush senses can totally agree.]

Who's more like a sister/friend?  Gabrielle Union.  He said Gabrielle is sweet and is that type of chick you want to protect.

As for Tony's do's and don'ts to keep you from finding yourself single again, here's what he dished up for our readers:
 
On broke men dating women with expensive taste:
 
DO get your cash up and stop being broke.
DO simple things like cooking a nice meal or picking up flowers that don't cost a lot.  
 
 

On females KEEPING a man:

DON'T touch the tv during the Superbowl.
DON'T touch the tv during the NBA Finals.
DON'T interrupt him during major boxing events.
DON'T bother your man with silly sports related questions if you don't understand the game.
DON'T try to control the shower temperature during shower sex. Y'all women always like that hot water!
DON'T try to turn your man into something he is not.

On how to date a famous man
Sometimes women get into relationships and say they understand the guy's job & situation, like traveling on the road, his money, groupies, all that.  But once the woman is "in it," they start to see things differently.  All women should walk into the relationships with your eyes wide open and just understand what you are signing up for.  
 
 
In addition to TLAM, Tony will be hosting "Apollo Live" (produced by Jamie Foxx) on Centric this fall and making a cameo on an upcoming episode of "Single Ladies."

DMX BREAKS DOWN About Traumatic Abuse From His Mother & Feeling Unloved

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 01:05 PM PDT

 

DMX had a breakdown on VH1's series "Couples Therapy" last night about the child abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother.  He is also clearly fighting some inner battles as he continues a relationship with his girlfriend while in the couples therapy house with his wife, Tashera Simmons.  Check out the vids inside.....

 

DMX continues to toss out the skeletons in his closet as he broke down during a revealing episode of "Couples Therapy" where he spoke about the child abuse and traumatic beatings he got from his mom.

Watch DMX talk about his mother's lack of love here:

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DMX talks to his girlfriend with ex-wife in the room and even initiates phone sex

Evelyn Lozada DISHES To Anderson Cooper About GROUPIES + Royce Reed Pens Open Letters About Cheating Boyfriend Dez

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 12:24 PM PDT

"Basketball Wife" star Evelyn Lozada joined a panel of women (including co-star Suzie Ketcham & former baller wife Joumana Kidd) on "Anderson" to discuss the perils of dating a professional sports stars. *cue the violins* See the video inside and found out what Royce said about her cheating man....

Evelyn Lozada taped a segment with Anderson Cooper where she talked about Twitter groupies (even though some labeled Evelyn as one when she met her man) going after her fiance' Chad OchoCinco.....amongst other things.

Here's a snippet of their conversation:

Anderson: Do you worry about the guy you're dating? Chad? The groupies throwing themselves at him?
Evelyn: Yeah they do. I mean me and Chad we met on twitter. I see the tweets and they add my name on the tweets.

Watch the clip here:

 

Also on the show, Joumana talks about groupies who date married men and how some chicks seek to destroy relationships.

The show airs this Friday.  Check your local listings for channel and time info.

 

In other heartbreak news......

Ev's co-star Royce Reed penned an open letter, via her VH1 blog, to both her fans AND to Christina Nero, the baby mama of her boyfriend Dezmon Briscoe ,who posted the cheat-worthy sexy texts he sent her.  Not to mention the other chick who exposed Dez's cheating messages to her as well.  She blogged about the situation and still seems to lay blame on Christina:

Do I think Dezmon loves me? Yes! Do I think what he did was wrong? Absolutely. Are we done…forever? Honestly, I don’t know. Readers can say I’m dumb if I go back, but with relationships come mistakes. I was lied to and lesson learned…I entertained it on Twitter. I let the drama get to me despite being told to ignore it. That was my immaturity in this experience coming out. I admit that. Yes, I’m embarrassed, humiliated and broken. But I’m strong. Regardless of what happens I will be okay. Do I love him? Yes. Is that enough to stay? At this point, no. I entertained the mother of his son because I trusted what I was told and I stood by him as I should have. Was I the fool? Yep! Do some find it funny that I have egg on my face? Sadly yes, but that means they are lacking happiness and love in their own lives hence them basking in another person’s hurt. Ignorance is bliss but it’s also dangerous.

As far as the logistics go…”At the end of the day” (Jen voice) he will not be with her. So the rant she went on and my responses change nothing for her life. Not only do I look like a fool in love, but she looks like a bitter, jealous and angry “Baby Momma.” That’s worse. Fact is, they were never an item. They were never a couple. But for just under a year, she has been angry that he has been with me. Her twitter name was @dezbriscoejrmom…That was her identity. If you go thru her page (she obviously wanted followers and a platform, so I’m giving it to her) you will see how angry she was that we were together. She spoke about the cruise we went on, him saying he loved me, wanted to marry me, etc. If she didn’t care, why talk about it? If you didn’t watch the show, why do you know every minute of our scenes as if you were commentating? I’m sure she wonders why she was never “the one” to marry but just “the one” to do before he met me. I can’t imagine what Dezmon is feeling right now because, again, I was with my son’s father for four years despite the drama we are going through. So I can’t imagine having a child by someone who never claimed me or never had me front and center at some point. My son puts a smile on my face everyday so no matter what happens I know as long as I’m a good mother that in itself completes me when he wipes my tears, I clean his boo boos, and I get that hug and kiss.

 

Here are her letters:

Open letter to Christina…

Christina,

Do you feel better about yourself? Denying a man his child through texts (why didn’t you post those?) because he is with someone else. Stating in direct message he will never see his son, or that I will never meet him, that you’re going to file for custody when you’ve had several court order that had to be given to you for you to “let” him see his child never looks good to a judge. Trust me! When you have proof on your side you have nothing to worry about. That’s why I can be worry free. You on the other hand, shouldn’t be. The position you just put yourself in, I hurt for you as a mother because you have pretty much signed away your son. I dread that court date for you. I tried to speak to you respectfully on DM and you just “didn’t get it.” I tried to HELP you. But your jealousy got the best of you. Now you’re asking for an apology? For what? For ruining a relationship you were jealous of because he didn’t want you? You still lost. I feel sorry for you.

To my readers,

Thank you for the outpouring of love. To the hecklers, what life have you lived to find this funny? It’s so sad that we now live in a world where love is frowned upon and marriage is no longer taken as a life long vow. We live in a world where it’s funny to see someone hurt and heartbroken. I’m a hopeless romantic and I’d rather be a fool that’s happily in love than a depressed soul that has no heart. Will Dezmon and I work things out? I don’t know. Up until 4 AM I’ve heard tears, apologies, and I’ve seen humility. Maybe this is a mistake that he needed to learn from. Maybe this is a mistake that caused him to really realize what he had. Yes, he sent them but no, it didn’t happen. I’d be dumb to base the status of my relationship based on my followers who have never seen us outside of a camera and TV show vs. what I’ve heard from HIM, his MOTHER, his AUNT, his FRIENDS, his TEAMMATES, and even MY MOTHER AND FATHER. You will see some emotional moments between my dad and I but for the first time ever, he believed this man loved me. Coming from someone married 41 plus years I believe that, and like he told me last night, forgiveness comes when proof of love is given by actions not just by words. Its up to me whether it actions are enough to walk thru the storm.

There you go! Open, honest, bare and undisguised! That means REAL! I’m Outtie!

 

 

So....after all of this she's still going to stay with him? Do you boo......

OUT & ABOUT: Ashanti & Monica Hit The COLORFUL L.A. Streets

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 11:38 AM PDT

Ashanti let her curves show through as she hit the L.A. streets in a mesh top and aqua bra top with bright yellow skinny jeans.  The Louboutin wearing singer looked ready for the L.A. sun just one day after her big "Jimmy Kimmel Live" performance.

 

Pics inside, plus Monica also getting bright and happy in L.A. ahead of the Us Weekly Hot In Hollywood party....

Ashanti hit the retail shops of L.A. while on a shopping spree yesterday.  And the new half-red headed singer carried her Cruise 2011/12 black Chanel calfskin quilted tote along as she waved to the paps.

It's a lot of colors going on here but she looks cute nonetheless.

 

Also spotted out in West Hollywood yesterday was singer Monica and a friend:

Rocking bright blue pants and a colorful blouse, Mo kept it casual chic on a shopping trip ahead of last night's Us Wekly Hot in Hollywood party.

And she had something to celebrate--Mo’s latest cd, New Life, debuted this week at #2 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart and #4 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

She may be in L.A. without her man, but you couldn't tell from how much she's glowing. 

And her white hot look last night on the Us Weekly red carpet at Greystone Manor:

Very pretty.  Loves it all Monica!

Pics via INF/WENN/Splash

Kevin Hart DISHES To The Breakfast Club On Child Support, Women Using Common Sense & His "Issue" With Light Skinned Folks

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 10:37 AM PDT

Think Like a Man star Kevin Hart stopped by The Breakfast Club this morning where he dished on TLAM, his comedy tour and giving his ex-wife child support. Listen to the interview inside....

 

 

Last night, funnyman Kevin Hart and fab girlfriend Eniko Parish stepped out for the premiere of the Five Year Engagement flick, which he has a role in, at the Tribeca Film Fest.  He also went on The Breakfast Club this morning to promote his upcoming flick Think Like a Man and dish about his career.  And even hilariously hated on Michael Ealy due to Kevin's "issues" with "light skinned" folks.  Ha! Here are the highlights:

On child support:

He talked about his divorce and revealed that he's was lucky that he and his ex-wife are friends and it didn't get ugly.  He said he refuses to trash talk her or fight over money....he lets his lawyers handle that.

On his comedy tour:

He said he isn't doing a comedy show...it's a "comedy production."  There will be lots of bells and whistles on his next tour and he hopes to really bring it for the fans.

On dating advice for women:

He said Steve Harvey's book was just "common sense." [AGREED.] He added that women KNOW when a man isn't good for them and sometimes they ALLOW themselves to date trifling men for whatever reason.  Also, the type of man you attract is a reflection on how you feel about yourself.

 

 

Kevin posed it up with hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne above.

 

Watch the full interview below:

 
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