Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

BABY, BABY! Tamera Mowry-Housley Is PREGNANT!

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Tia & Tamera Mowry always prove just how in sync their twindom really is.  Almost 1 year after Tia gave birth to her son Cree, newlywed Tamera has announced she & hubby Adam Housley are pregnant! 

 

Deets on the couple's soon-to-be bouncing bundle of joy inside...

Despite revealing just this past October to TheYBF.com (and also on her "Tia & Tamera" reality show) that she and her Fox News correspondent husband, Adam Housley, were far from having babies be a part of their immediate future--all that has changed.

33-year-old actress Tamera Mowry-Housely just announced she is indeed pregnant with the couple's first child.  In a statement, the upcoming Fox "Rebounding" actress revealed:

“Adam and I are excited about having a baby and the blessing that he or she will bring to our lives and to our family and friends. We can’t wait to meet this little miracle!”

And it was all thanks to their "amazing" trip to South Africa that changed their minds about having babies so soon.

Tamera told People/Celebrity Babies:

“[South Africa] is just so beautiful there and you get a whole new perspective on life, the things that really matter.  Adam and I looked at each other and said, ‘Why wait?’”

Makes perfect sense. 

 

The couple--who married last May outside of Napa Valley--have a due date of early November.  And what did the cute Tamera have to say about that all-day first trimester sickness?

“The first trimester was a little rough. I was extremely fatigued and had morning sickness — more like evening sickness....Luckily, it has subsided in my second trimester. I feel great as of now — more like myself.”

And just like a twin, her sister just "knew it":

“Her first reaction [when I called to tell Tia] was, ‘I KNEW it!’  Tia is beyond thrilled. Cree now has a play date in the future!”

So happy for her!  The sisters kick off the second season of their super cute show "Tia & Tamera" June 11 on the Style Network.  Can't wait!

Mariah Carey HITS THE STUDIO With Rick Ross + Monica Reveals She Took "It All Belongs To Me" From R. Kelly

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 09:22 AM PDT

Is Mariah Carey about to start making Maybach music? We wouldn't even be mad at that.  The diva tweeted a photo of herself and Ricky Ross in the studio. See the pic and get the backstory on how Monica intercepted the "It All Belongs To Me" track from R.Kelly...

Mariah Carey was in Miami over the weekend kicking it in the studio with JD, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross.  You k now, since Rick reportedly is banned from traveling--doctor's orders! Though deets are scarce about what they were working on, Rick is expected to announce a new single and release date for his album God Forgives, I Don’t very soon.  

And of course, whatever they created could appear on Mariah's follow-up to 2009’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. In other Mimi news, she'll fly to Paris later this month to celebrate her wedding anniversary and her twins' birthdays before her show in Ischgl, Austria, on April 30.

She tweeted, "very excited to celebrate #dembabies first birthday in a week, I can't even believe it's been a year.. wow!!!"

And by the way, Mrs. Cannon is featured in People Magazine’s “2012 Most Beautiful” issue. Mariah lost 30 pounds on Jenny following the birth of her twins, and she's looking fab.

 

Also in music.....

 

As Monica and Brandy reunited on the hit duet “It All Belongs to Me,” Monica revealed to Rap-Up that it was originally an R. Kelly track.

“At the time, the record belonged to R. Kelly and I thank Robert from the bottom of my heart because I had to really go to him and ask him, ‘Can I take this song?’ And he gave it to me. He said, ‘I’ll let you take it.’”

Monica was very grateful as she added,

“R. Kelly is one of the greatest that ever did it, especially when it comes to lyrics and knowing how to make a song that makes sense to the everyday person because I’m just like them.”  

The song fits B Rocka & Mo better anyway....

Tika Sumpter JOINS The FINAL Cast Of Gabrielle Union's "Being Mary Jane" + KeKe Palmer's New NICK "Rags" Movie

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 08:37 AM PDT

Fab actress Tika Sumpter has been announced as a cast member of BET's upcoming scripted drama "Being Mary Jane.  Get the deets on the final cast and find out about our fave youngin' KeKe Palmer's latest flick for Nickelodeon.

Akil Productions, the fab company owned by Mara Brock Akil and hubby Salim Akil (pictured above), have announced Tika Sumpter as part of the final cast of their new BET scripted show "Being Mary Jane."

According to the press release, the 1-hour Salim Akil-directed & Mara Brock Akil created drama will star Gabrielle Union in the lead.  She portrays a career woman who has achieved a decorated career as the host of a fast paced 24-hour national cable news network. As "Mary Jane" juggles her life, her work and her commitment to family, viewers follow how far she’s willing to go to find those puzzle pieces that she, and society, insist are missing from her life as a single black female.  Sounds familiar to many successful black women's lives....

Gabby will be supported by a cast that includes Tika, Omari Hardwick, Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery, Richard Brooks, Stephen Bishop, Raven Goodwin, Latarsha Rose, Robinne Lee and Aaron Spears.

Production on the show started April 23rd. 

 

And on Nickelodeon.....

We told you earlier about "Rags" a new spin a rags-to-riches story starring KeKe Palmer and Max Schneider set to air on Nickelodeon on Monday, May 28 and 8pm ET.  

The modern-day fairytale is executive produced by Nick Cannon, directed by Bille Woodruff and features original music produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.  The soundtrack features 9 original songs on which a few, KeKe will be flexing her vocal skills. 

Set against a New York City backdrop, this music-infused contemporary twist on the classic Cinderella tale stars Keke Palmer as international pop princess, Kadee Worth and Max Schneider as an orphan and aspiring singer, Charlie Prince.  

“Rags is a fresh take on a classic story and delivers a relevant message about finding your true voice,” says Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s President, Development and Original Programming. “The movie features two super-engaging stars in Keke and Max, and memorable, original songs by one of today’s most prolific producers."

And chaiman/tv personality Nick Cannon added, 

“It was an amazing experience bringing my vision to life for Nickelodeon and working alongside such talented people.  Viewers will love this reinvented tale about overcoming adversity and following your dreams.”

Loves KeKe!

HOT MAMA! BEYONCÉ Named World's Most Beautiful Woman, Reveals Blue Ivy Gives Her PURPOSE & Makes Her Feel BEAUTIFUL

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 07:25 AM PDT

People magazine just released their annual World's Most Beautiful issue.  And new mom Beyonce Knowles has been crowned the Most Beautiful Woman In The World.  The "Countdown" singer and superstar dishes on why mommyhood makes her feel more beautiful than ever, and even addresses a few of those foolish rumors...

The 26-time Grammy Award winner is showing no signs of slowing down.  She's quickly getting back to her pre-baby weight (even though "curvy Bey" is just as fabulous) and planning her big return with rumors of another world tour, her big A Star Is Born remake, and rumors of another album.  And she's looking happier than ever these days taking her baby girl Blue Ivy to & from work.

It's her ninth time making the list, but Beyonce told the mag in her first official post-baby interview that there's no bigger accomplishment than her baby girl:

"I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth.  I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth."

And just how cute is that little 3-and-a-half month old to her mama and proud papa Jay-Z?

Bey gushed, "She's just the cutest thing.  She looks like Blue.  She's her own person."

She also told the mag she croons one-of-a-kind tunes to her daughter and professes to "love" changing diapers.

"The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy," she adds. "The word 'love' means something completely different now."

Sweet! 

Get Beyonce's entire exclusive interview with PEOPLE, in which she shares her beauty secrets, reveals how she lost the baby weight and sets the record straight, on all the rumors, on newsstands Friday, April 27.

And she's indeed bearing the children & getting back to business.  The 30-year-old workaholic is prepping for her big return to the stage for 3 nights this Memorial Day Weekend at Revel Resort in Atlantic City.

President Obama SLOW JAMS "The News" On "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", DISHES On Student Loans & White House Living

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 07:04 AM PDT

 

President Barack Obama stopped by "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" last night where he joined Jimmy and The Roots to "slow jam" the news. Watch the hilarious clip inside and see President Obama talk about keep the student loan interest rate down and White House living.

 

President Obama sat down with Jimmy Fallon last night for a wide ranging interview that covered everything from higher education and student loans to what it's like to live in the White House.

The duo began with a funny segment where President Obama joined Jimmy and The Roots to slow jam about the State of The Union.....

PRESIDENT OBAMA: I’m President Barrack Obama. And I too want to slow jam the news! On July first of this year the interest rate on Stafford student loans, the same loans many of you use to help pay for college, are set to double. That means some hard working students will be paying about a thousand dollars extra just to get their education. So I’ve called on Congress to prevent this from happening. What we’ve said is simple: now is not the time to make school more expensive for our young people.

JIMMY FALLON: Oh yeah. You should listen to the President – or, as I like to call him, the Preezy of the United Steezy…Things are heating up inside of Congress’s chambers, behind all those closed doors. So the president made a few discreet calls across the aisle. He said ‘Hey, let’s get together on this one.” With college getting more expensive, is it enough by itself to satisfy all your collegiate needs? Ah, Pell no!

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Now there’s some in Congress who disagree. They say keeping the interest rate low isn’t the way to help our students. They say we should be doing everything we can to pay down the national debt. Well, so long as it doesn’t include taxing billionaires. But their position is that students just have to make this rate increase work. Frankly I don’t buy it.

JIMMY FALLON: Mmm-mmm-mmm! The Barackness Monster ain’t buying it. We all know our legislative bodies in the House, tossing and turning late into the night, but still Republicans disagree and could even filibuster. But, if they do, the president said, they’re gonna feel it, buster.
 

Watch the funny segment where President Obama slow jams with the news:

President Obama on life in the White House:

President Obama talks about student loans:

President Obama on Higher Education:

President Obama answers Twitter questions:

Twitter Questions Part 2:

 

Gotta love him.

The Randomness:

1. Gladys Knight gets kicked off "DWTS."  Story.

PRETTY IN PINK: Rihanna & Tyra Banks GET FAB For Time 100 Gala

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 11:01 PM PDT

It was a hot pink night for YBF chicks Rihanna and Tyra Banks.  Both of the ladies showed up to Tuesday night's TIME 100 Gala celebrating its '100 Most Influential People In The World.'  And since the two fabulous ladies made the list, they made a statement in pink on the red carpet.

 

Pics inside....

At Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, Rihanna showed up in a strapless hot pink taffeta Marchesa gown with a slight origami & gathered plunged neckline and a hi-low hem.  The now black-haired singer looked fresh & pretty, pulling off the 80's prom look with a surprisingly refreshing appeal. 

And the chick didn't let a pretty party dress keep her from partying her way.  She tweeted:

Well....2nt consisted of us singing Bob Marley, drinkin Vintage Scotch, and my mom thinkin a joke abt [Ashton] Kutcher was appropriate! #Thxtime100

Ri, who hit the red carpet and performed at the event, gushed on the red carpet about how special this honor is saying, "I can't believe I'm sitting in one of those slots--100 slots. There's so many people in the world. It feels special. It really is surreal."

With big diamond earrings and her black Louboutin pumps, the "Cake" singer was spotted leaving her hotel--Gansevoort Park Ave--before the event:

We're feelin' the look as she paired her Resort 2012 gown with Christian Louboutin ‘Bois Dore’ crystallized heels.  And clearly so is Ri herself as she tweeted pics in her gown:

And a pic with her mom who flew to NY to surprise her for her big honor. 

 

The "We Found Love" singer performed while rocking a jacquard strapless blouse & metallic pants both from the Stella McCartney Autumn 2012 collection:

And headed back to her hotel to wrap the night. 

Also honored at Tuesday night's event was mogul & Harvard Business School grad Tyra Banks:

In an equally eye catching hot pink color, Tyra rocked an elegant pink strapless gown for her big night:

She's not letting the big day of firing day at her show, "ANTM" (The Jays and Nigel Barker all got fired) affect her "pretty"...even though this makeup is a bit strong. Still fabulous nonetheless.

 

Pics via SPLASH

Deion Sanders Cops SIMPLE ASSAULT Charge After Fight Night With Pilar

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 09:57 PM PDT

Monday night's big fight where Pilar Sanders allegedly attacked Deion in their suburban Dallas home--this according to Deion--didn't just end with Pilar getting arrested.  Police have investigated further today, and have charged Deion with simple assault.  Deets inside...

The drama just keeps coming with these two.  Pilar Sanders was arrested last night and charged with domestic assault after getting into a fight with her estranged husband Monday night.  After Pilar was released today and told not to return to the home for the next 60 days, cops have charged Deion with misdemeanor simple assault.  But police say that charge does not warrant an arrest.

NFL.com says the charge against Sanders is one that covers "any act considered aggressive and could be as simple as touching or defensively jerking away from someone's grip."   So it seems like a technicality.  Or is it?  Because Pilar is also accusing Deion of being the one who attacked HER.  Not the other way around.

No word on if Deion's new citation will affect his long-standing analyst job with the NFL network.

 

ANOTHER NIGHT, ANOTHER DINNER: Kim & Kanye Hit The Town In NYC

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 09:31 PM PDT

After a long night of restaurant hopping last night, Kanye West took his chick Kim Kardashian to dinner again tonight.  And the twosome were spotted hopping out the car in downtown Manhattan on their way to another romantic date...

 

Kim threw on her fave Illusion Loboutins with a skin tight black & white halter cocktail dress for her romantic date with Mr. West tonight.

What were YOU smoking beforehand 'Ye?

He grabbed her hand and guided her past the flashing lights so they could be on their way to the next paparazzi ridden location.  I'm sure we'll know soon...

Pics via SPLASH

SPLITSVILLE: Martin Lawrence & Wife Shamicka Call It QUITS!

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 07:51 PM PDT

Martin Lawrence and his wife of 2 years, Shamicka Lawrence, have decided to call it quits.  Find out about the comedian and his woman being on Splitsville Lane inside...

"Big Momma's House" star Martin Lawrence & wife Shamicka, who have 2 kids together, were together for 15 years before making it official in 2010.  And today, the couple put out a joint statement saying:

"Out of love and respect for one another we will continue to remain friends and raise our two beautiful daughters together."

A rep for Martin said in a statement to People:

"Martin and Shamicka Lawrence have decided to divorce.  The couple has made the joint decision to part ways."

Damn Gina!  Meanwhile, Martin just wrapped his nation wide comedy tour and is shooting a pilot for a new CBS comedy. 

PICS & VIDEO: Cassie Returns To The "106 & Park" Stage To Perform "King Of Hearts"

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 06:03 PM PDT

She's had 6 years to practice.  And she hasn't performed on tv since her utter failure of a performance back in 2006 on BET's "106 & Park."  Check out Cassie Ventura's do-over on tonight's episode inside...

Hitting the stage with her signature long hair and shaven sides with a group of energetic dancers, 25-year-old Cassie seemed to improve from her first go-round, relatively speaking.  With a more confident demeanor and voice, Bad Boy's pretty First Lady performed her new single "King of Hearts" in a taped performance for her Cassie Army in the "106 & Park" audience:

It wasn't the most vocally strong performance but was pretty good for her.  And the whimsical electro-dance style of the song doesn't necessarily need powerful vocals.  She seems to have been practicing those dance skills as well.  Wonder if her boo/boss/former backup dancer Diddy led her in a few rehearsals...

Cassie seemed ecstatic to be on stage and told her fans during her interview with host Rocsi, "My fans that are here--they know the vibe and the sound and they really inspired me too. I just want to take a second to thank you guys so much. You have supported me non stop, through and through. And I'm so lucky."

She will perform a 20 minute set and the "King of Hearts" in Spain this summer.  She will be one of the performers during a concert that will see 60,000 people. 
 

Check out her full interview below:

And video of her performance:

 

 

Photog: John Richard Courtesy of BET Networks  

MORE SNEAK PEEKS: Brandy's VH1 "Behind The Music"

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 05:13 PM PDT

Brandy Norwood's episode of VH1's "behind The Music" doesn't air until tomorrow (4/25) night at 9p EST, but we've got several sneak peeks inside until then...

The "It All Belongs To Me" singer is having a great year.  New boyfriend, new acting gigs, and her new album Two Eleven dropping soon, she's definitely made a fab comeback.

Check out the sneak peeks of tomorrow night's episode below.

Brandy on learning of Whitney Houston's death:

 

Discussing losing Whitney on her birthday:

 

On her struggle with an eating disorder:

 

Brandy's secret romance with Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris ends in heartbreak after he falls in love with another woman:

 

Brandy and her closest friends and family will be chronicling her journey from the time she was 18 years old until now.  Will you be watching tomorrow night?

The Randomness:

1.  The white male managing editor of Essence Magazine, Michael Bullerdick, who caused controversy by getting appointed to the position recently, just got reassigned after he posted reportedly racist pics on the magazine's Facebook page.  STORY

Broadway Chick Raven-Symoné Stops By "106 & Park" To Promote SISTER ACT

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 04:42 PM PDT

One of our fave YBF chicks is currently holding down Broadway as "Deloris" in Sister Act.  Check out pics of Raven-Symoné stopping by "106 & Park" for today's episode inside...

From "Cosby Show" to "That's So Raven" to the lead powerful voice of Broadway's production of Sister Act, Raven-Symoné is all grown up and looking fab these days.  She's now living in NYC for the run of the show, so she stopped by the BET studios to kick it with Rocsi and the "106 & Park" crowd.

Rocking Rag & Bone black/white split skinny jeans with a sexy bustier and fringed cover up all under a cropped leather jacket, Raven hit up the BET show with host Rocsi. 

Raven also answered questions from the Bowl of Randomness.  Her answers: What she keeps under her bed? Himalayan sea salts.  Fave song to sing in the shower? Maroon 5's "This Love."  Something about her most people don't know? She enjoys The Science Channel.

 

Raven told the audience to check out her show on Broadway now, as well as HerCampus.com--an organization she's a part of that caters to young women.  Sweet!

Check out video of her full interview with Rocsi below:

Photog: John Richard Courtesy of BET Networks

Rihanna Hits The NY Streets, Rita Ora Covers Her "We Found Love" Song

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 03:49 PM PDT

Rihanna hit the streets of NYC today in her brand new sneakers and small black Celine bag with her assistant Jen.  Pics of the two making their city rounds, plus Ri's fellow Roc Nation look-a-like, Rita Ora, covered Rihanna's "We Found Love" track.  Check it inside...

Spotted leaving the Park Gansevoort Hotel this afternoon, Rihanna stepped out for her day of errands...or just her usual sidewalk catwalk.  One or the other:

Last night she got semi-spiritual tweeting:

That's why I see no need to compete with niggaz like yall...Yoooo God iz MAJAH!!!!! U hear me??? He works in special special ways! He is funnyyyyy

What or who was she referring to?  Who nows.  But we DO know Rita Ora--the blonde Roc Nation artist who is often compared to Ri in the looks & style department--gave a little taste of her own version of Ri's track "We Found Love" last night.  She appeared to be chatting with fans who asked her to do so.  She said, "I would love to sing some of Rihanna's songs."

 

You feelin' her voice?

The Randomness:

1.  Roc Nation's head honcho, Jay-Z, just launched his Empire Facebook game app.  STORY

IT'S A GIRL! L.A. Clippers Baller Chris Paul & Wife Jada CONFIRM Baby #2!

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 03:12 PM PDT

It's been a roller coaster of emotions over the last year for cutie L.A. Clippers baller Chris Paul and his new wife, Jada.  After getting traded from the New Orleans Hornets to his new west coast team, Chris and his wife of 7 months just confirmed their second child is on the way!  And Jada flaunted her baby bump on the red carpet Sunday night.

 

Deets inside...

Sunday night 27-year-old Jada & 26-year-old Chris had a date night--with their cutie 3-year-old son Chris, Jr.--at the JEEP & USA Basketball collabo event in L.A.  Jada was indeed rocking a pretty round belly on the red carpet (above). And today, the couple confirmed.  They're expecting a baby girl! 

Jada told Essence.com:

"Chris, Lil' Chris and I are excited about the new addition to our family that is coming this summer. Lil' Chris is already kissing my stomach and talking to his new sister."

Awwww!  The college sweethearts got married in their home state of North Carolina this past September, in a fairytale celeb filled wedding planned by David Tutera.  Relive it HERE & HERE.

Congrats to the couple!

NICKI'S BACK: Nicki Mianj Returns To Twitter...With A Fraction Of Her Previous 11 Million Barbz

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 02:34 PM PDT

For those of you who haven't been able to carry on with your normal daily activities these last 9 days due to Nicki Minaj's Twitter absence, you can now rejoice.  Your leader has returned.

 

Deets inside...

The 29-year-old rapstress has finished the battle of voices in her head and finally returned to twitter (@NickiMinaj).  She deleted her entire page 9 days ago--along with all 11 million of her followers.

Today, the "Beez In The Trap" chick has less than 500,000 followers (as of 4:30p EST).  But we're pretty sure that number will skyrocket soon.  Just so people can see what her first Tweet will be after all this foolishness.

While in London last week, Nicki told Capital FM that the reason she deleted her Twitter wasn't because her biggest fan site, Nicki Daily, posted her music illegally.  But the fan site didn't know that as they proceeded to delete their whole site with only "Dear Old Nicki" playing in the background.  Nicki claims it was because she "needed a moment":

"Let's set the record straight because a lot of times I don't speak on things, but I don't want people to think that's why I deleted my Twitter.  I just needed a moment to myself. Because some page posted things about me — I mean, I've read horrible things about myself. I wouldn't delete my Twitter over that."

Nicki has yet to send out her first Tweet.  But now that her temper tantrum is over, will her big fan site follow suit and make a return as well?

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