Saturday, August 18, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Ne-Yo's Fiancee Monyetta SHARES Adorable FLICKS Of Madilyn & Mason!

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:51 AM PDT

Monyetta Shaw, the mother of Ne-Yo's tots Madilyn & Mason, has posted some adorable pics of the kids. See the photos inside....

As Ne-Yo prepares for his R.E.D. disc, his fiancee Monyetta has posted a few cutesy photos of their kids Madilyn (21 months) and Mason (10 months).

On her twitter captions, she posted cutesy lines like Madi & Mommy!!! #myheart" and "My cool Mason & Mommy! #myheart".

Pool time w/ my M's!!! #goodtimes #blessed

Well.....we see Madilyn got her dad's lips!  Too cute.

 

Photos via Monyetta's twitter

Trina DROPS Video For “So Sophisticated” REMIX

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:08 AM PDT

"I'm Back" rapper Trina has released a behind the scenes-style video for the "So Sophisticated" (Remix).  Watch the clip inside and hear Trina's new verse on Wale’s “Bag of Money.”

 

The Diamond Princess has dropped a "behind the scenes" style clip of her shooting the video for her remix of Rick Ross’ “So Sophisticated.” 

Trina is in the studio glammed up and hiting the mic and spitting her verse over Ricky's track.  The video was recorded in Cool & Dre’s studio in Miami.

Watch footage from her "So Sophisticated" Remix here:

Some things never change.  Still loves Trina though.

 

 

And speaking of the Diamond Princess...

 

Trina appears alongside  Rick Ross, Omarion, French Montana, Lil’ Wayne, Yo Gotti, Black Cobain, Rockie Fresh, and Tyga on the extended emix of Wale’s “Bag of Money.”

The T-Pain produced track adds verses from the Baddest Chick, Rockie Fresh and Tyga to the original remix which featured the artists above.  The original track (which featured Meek Mill) appears on MMG's Self Made Vol. 2.

Remixes on top of remixes....

 

Gabby Union & LaLa Anthony GET FAB For A New York Wedding

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 09:53 PM PDT

Friday afternoon was all about a summer New York City wedding for Gabby Union and her girl LaLa Anthony.  Pics inside of the ladies looking fab for a special ocassion...

Both Gabby & LaLa left their basketball gold medalist men for a few hours so they could hit up the wedding of La's stylist, Jason Bolden.  Gabby looked gorge in a green mini dress and black pumps with glowing makeup.

And La kept it fresh in an orange belted flared mini dress.  She paired the summery look with her gold & multi colored printed Louboutin Mary Janes.

Gabby snapped a pic from the rooftop wedding with her girl Chenoa Maxwell.

And the besties snapped a pic together as well.

By the way, LaLa ha a purple Birkin waiting for her at home...a little gift from the Motives Cosmetics head honcho (where La houses her makeup line) Loren Ridinger.  Must be nice....

Pics: INF/Instagram

Rappers' Delight: Nas Shoots "Bye Baby" Video With Lance Gross + Azealia Banks On Her Abusive Mother

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:15 PM PDT

 

Nas recently shot the next video off his hit Life Is Good album.  And it's for his very personal single "Bye Baby."  Check out some pics inside, plus Azealia Banks talking about her abusive mother...

Lance Gross, Omar Benson Miller and Nas' little brother were all on hand for the "Bye Baby" shoot.  The song is all about his break up with Kelis and is a pretty personal track. Lance & Nas on one screen?  Yes please.

The rapper actually shot the vid on August 7th in Los Angeles.  But sneak peeks were released today.  The video, directed by Aristotle, is dropping soon. 

In other rap news, Azealia Banks is getting extra personal in her interviews as of late.  In her newest Dazed & Confused cover story (the magazine that was banned in several countries because of its risque cover shot), she opened up about her rough childhood. 

She previously she said her mother helped her feel like they were richer than they actually were and kept her laced with nice things, even though they lived in the hood.  Now, in this new cover story, Ms. Banks said her mother also became abusive when Azealia's father died of pancreatic cancer:

 

'We grew up in the hood, but we had some money. But I moved out when I was 14 to go live with my older sister, because my mom just had, well... issues.'

'After my dad died, my mom became really abusive – physically and verbally.

'Like she would hit me and my sisters with baseball bats, bang our heads up against walls, and she would always tell me I was ugly.'

'I remember once she threw out all the food in the fridge, just so we wouldn’t have anything to eat.

'It was like growing up a feral child, being raised by this person who was always yelling and screaming, hitting you and dragging you around and s***.'

And about her early sexuality:

'Growing up I was so curious about boys. I just loved them.

'I’d always get my recesses taken away for letting boys touch my butt in the lunch line I got in trouble for fooling around in school a lot.

'I just wanted to be touched, ya know? I just wanted to have sex.

'And my mom was always working so there was never anyone around to tell me no.'
 

Interesting.  The issue is on stands now....where it's not banned.

Tracee Ellis Ross LEAVES BET's "Reed Between The Lines"

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:34 PM PDT

Despite BET's "Reed Between The Lines" getting picked up for a second season, star Tracee Ellis Ross is officially OUT.  Deets inside...

More shakeups in starring roles at BET.  Tracee Ellis Ross, who plays Malcolm Jamal Warner's wife on sitcom "Reed Between The Lines," said today she will not be returning.  This is interesting as the show revolves around her relationship and family with Malcolm's character.

According to the L.A. Times:

Ross in a statement said that "Reed Between the Lines" was a show "I believe in and care about" and that there was a "chance" she might return at some point. Loretha Jones, BET's president of original programming and news, called Ross "an amazing talent," adding, "We wish her nothing but the best and hope to work with her again in the future."

.......

When the second season launches next July, the couple will be separated. Carla, a psychologist, has moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles to take a "dream job" and hopes the family will join her. But Alex, a university professor and stay-at-home dad, doesn't feel a move is right for the children and chooses to stay in Atlanta.

Similar to Tia Mowry's exit on "The Game," it will be interesting to see how the show stays afloat without its main center character.  No word exactly on why Tracee left. 

Chad Johnson FACES FORECLOSURE & Borrows From Investors Amid Evelyn Lozada SPLIT!

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 03:39 PM PDT

 

Former NFL star Chad Johnson may be close to rock bottom now that Evelyn Lozada left him, he lost his NFL gig and he's facing foreclosure. Get the deets on his latest woes inside......

In addition to all the other bad news, Chad Johnson has learned that his Miami condo is being foreclosed on. What happened? It turns out that he hasn't paid the $863-maintenance fees on his $400,000-16th floor crib at Two Midtown Miami since June 2009!

That puts him at a balance of $28,703...but it gets worse. Chad just took out a $150,000-mortgage from two private Palm Beach County investors, Michael Pomerantz and well-known dermatologist Patrick McPoland. He has until June 2015 to pay the principal back.

For collateral, he used a $350,000-Miami Springs house he bought for one of his baby mamas!

Oh, but there's more.  According to St. Marteen's online newspaper, Today, the island may be demanding a refund of the money they spent on Chad & Ev's wedding that took place there last month.  Apparently, St. Marteen offered up a whopping $90,000 in exchange for major publicity once Chad & Evelyn's reality show aired.  Of course, the reality show was all about their nuptials, so the island and the resort they exchanged vows at-- Le Chateau des Palmiers--would have gotten some serious air time.

But now that the show has ben cancelled by VH1, and the marriage is kaput, the Finance Minister of the country says he has every right to ask for their money back:

The airing of the show would have given St.Maarten additional publicity as a tourist destination but like all other business ventures was an investment with a risk that the government was well aware of, Finance Minister Roland Tuitt said on Wednesday.

“It’s like if you invest in a marketing program. It is a risk you take when you are in business and you are investing and if the risk happens then you have to deal with the consequences.”

He indicated that a contract had been signed and contained clauses that St.Maarten could very well use to recover its money if it is not returned voluntarily.

Prime Minister Sarah Wescott-Williams said that the matter was still to be discussed at the level of the Council of Ministers to determine what definitive action will be taken by the government.

Damn homie...

BET Orders New Comedy Pilot STARRING Kelly Rowland! + Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin & Robin Thicke Are The New "House Husbands"

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 03:03 PM PDT

 

Kelly Roland, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin and JB Smoove are among the talent heading to BET this fall in their own shows.  Get deets inside.....

 

Singer Kelly Rowland has landed a leading role on BET's upcoming sitcom,  "What Would Dylan Do?"  Kelly will play Dylan, a struggling L.A.-based relationship blogger who lives with her best friend Cherise (Gabrielle Dennis of "The Game") and wealthy and divorced roommate Brooke (Melanie Liburd of "Strike Back").

Will You be watching? 

 

 

BET has also announced new additions to its upcoming show "The Real Husbands of Hollywood" (previously known as "House Husbands)".

The scripted comedy series, based on a 2011 BET Awards skit, previously announced Kevin Hart, Nelly, Bobby Brown (pre-rehab), and Nick Cannon as the stars....and now there are more.

Robin Thicke, J.B. Smoove, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin and Faizon Love have all joined the show which will reportedly include both scripted and improvised dialogue.

Stan Lathan will direct the 10 episodes on order.

 

BONUS:

Speaking of BET shows, comedian Tony Rock has joined the cast of "Reed Between The Lines."   Tony will play Julius Darren, Malcolm Jamal Warner's oldest friend, who comes to offer him support. "Night Court‘s" Charlie Robinson and Michole White (Living Single) have also joined the series as regulars.

BIKINI CHICK: K. Michelle Flaunts Her Floaties & Curves

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:11 PM PDT

"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star K. Michelle was in Miami earlier this week, and gave her fans a peek into all the fun she was having in her little blue bikini while chillin' at the hotel pool.  Curves ahead (plus her drama with Tamar Braxton!)...

K. Michelle tweeted yesterday about having tons of fun in Miami with her girls.  And also posted pics so her followers can check out her floaties...both sets of them.

Right in the midst of K saying how much she loves the innocence of children...like the little girl she was playing in the pool with...she started going in on frenemy Tamar Braxton.

Apparently they have some personal beef with each other even though they used to be good friends when Tamar was spending tons of time in ATL.  Supposedly Tamar tweeted her recently about putting her name in some mess that wasn't true.  K. Michelle got offended Tamar essentially called her a liar, and so the beef began.

So yesterday, K's tweets, obviously meant for Tamar, said:

There's nothing more unattractive then a thirst ball

Warning, warning: Muppet Gone wild, lace front to tight.

Smh...

 

Pics: K. Michelle's Twitter

OLYMPIC STARS BACK AT HOME: Gabby Douglas Gets Hero's Welcome In Virgina Beach + Allyson Felix VISITS The Set Of "SCANDAL"

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 12:52 PM PDT

Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win gold in the all-around for women's gymnastics, received a huge hero's welcome when she landed back home in Virgina Beach yesterday.  See the pics inside and see who Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix got to meet in LA recently......

Shown above with her mom Natalie Hawkins, center, and her aunt, far left, and sister Joy, Gabby Douglas returned to her hometown of Virginia Beach after a two-year recently and was greeted by a gaggle of friends, family and fans.

 

She said, ‘It feels amazing to be home. It's been an amazing journey.’

In addition to a ton of interviews, the superstar is also looking forward to a visit from Oprah, who will be hanging out with her for an upcoming "Oprah's Next Chapter" episode. 

 

In other winner's circle news......

 

Three time gold medalist track star Allyson Felix visited the set of "Scandal" in her hometown of L.A.  She said after winning her first race at the Olympics that she kept her mind clear by watching "Scandal" DVDs in her room in London.  So Allyson was invited to hang out on the set with Kerry and the gang.  

 

Fun times!

Pics: AP/Instagram

MUSIC FAB: Tamia Re-Records "Still"...Country Style

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 11:49 AM PDT

Tamia has re-recorded and re-released her 2004 song "Still."  And she tapped star music writer Claude Kelly to help her re-record the ode to her husband, Grant Hill, on a country remix tip.

 

Check it inside...

With Tamia's new album Beautiful Surprise dropping on August 28th, the songstress released "Still", a song she originally released on her 2004 album More, that was first produced by Jermaine Dupri.

This time around, she traveled to Nashville to re-record it with super writer Claude Kelly, who is serving as co-executive producer of her new album.  And also brought in country music musicians to give the song a different feel.

The remixed version was explained by reps saying:

The idea for the new version of the record was to record it the way songs used to be done, one take all the way through, no punches, no autotune or any other new technologies. Tamia and Claude Kelly assembled a group of Nashville country musicians, went into the studio, and had the band play the song live as Tamia recorded her vocals simultaneously. Tamia sang the song straight through 2 to 3 times and they kept the best take.

The romantic, country style version of "Still" will now appear on Beautiful Surprise.  Check it below.  Her voice still sounds just as amazing as the first time:

Tameka "Tiny" Cottle LANDS Her Own Late-Night Talk Show On VH1...And A Lingerie Line

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 11:19 AM PDT

T.I.'s wife Tiny is heading to VH1 with her own late night talk show.  Yep, you read that right.  Get the deets inside and find out about her lingerie line....

During an interview with VH1’s The Morning Buzz, Tiny revealed that she is launching the first ever late night talk show on VH1 called "Tiny Tonight."

She described it saying,  

"I’m very excited about that. I’ve been wanting to do a late night talk show with my homegirls — my friends — for a while now. So I have my new show, it’s called ‘Tiny Tonight’ and it’s going to be a late night talk show, the first late night talk show on VH1. It’s just me and my homegirls and we’re talking about what’s going on in the world. It’s a younger, next generation of ‘The View.’

We hope VH1 gives us some subtitles because this seems like a show where many a-things will be lost in translation. 

Also, Tiny has a new lingerie line coming out called The Riders...for girl who like to ride!  Oh goodie....

 

Watch the interview here:

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