Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Stevie J., Mimi Faust & Joseline Hernandez Talk About That Damn BUS On "Kandi Koated Nights"

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 09:42 AM PDT

 

Last night, reality stars Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez and Mimi Faust chatted it up with Kandi Burruss on "Kandi Koated Knights" where the trio dished on Stevie's "Bus" analogy of their triangle. Catch the pics and if Stevie's still driving ish inside....

Looky looky. While Stevie was wiping down his "artist"/side chick Joseline, his baby mama/main chick MiMi came busting into the session last night:

 

So Stevie J., Joseline and Mimi chatted it up with Kandi Burruss about their situation.  Mimi asked Stevie to explain "The Bus" he kept speakign about during therapy sessions the show.  And Stevie (who stumbled a bit) said it's like combination of all the money making ventures he (and Mimi/Joseline) and doing together.  He said it was about riding the opportunity.  Oh...

Mimi didn't seem convinced as she reminded Stevie that she had her own ish before "The Bus" and that he didn't make her.  She says they struggled together.  Double oh....

Meanwhile, Joseline revealed "I'm the freakist b*tch in the world.  No woman do what I do in bed."  We don't doubt you there Jos...

The shade coming from Jos is hilar.

Stevie had a great time tweeting, Just had a blast with #kkn @msjoseline & @MimiFaust. Let's keep our foot on the gas while we navigate thru excellence & honesty. #lhhatl

 

Glad he finds all this entertaining and comical.  SMH at MiMi.  Watch "The Bus" talk at (1:17:46):

 


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Photos via FreddyO.com

Boris & Nicole Kodjoe SEX IT UP For Rolling Out, Dish On Keeping Their Marriage & Chemistry In Tact

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 09:14 AM PDT

The ridiculously hot Hollywood couple Boris & Nicole Kodjoe are the newest cover subjects of Rolling Out Magazine.  Check out lots of pics from the couple's sexy shoot, plus what they had to say about keeping the chemistry.  Doesn't seem like they have any problems with that....

Nicole has been busy on Broadway and is headed to London to do West End, while her hubby Boris is on daddy duty back home with their two kids and promoting his Resident Evil role.  So how does a busy husband and wife team keep their careers, kids, marriage, and chemistry in tact amongst everything going on?  The twosome dish on how the industry can sometimes take a toll on the marriage.  Here's some highlights from their interview:

You’ve both been keeping incredibly demanding schedules. Can you fill us in on what you’ve been up to?

Nicole: Well, I just finished a sixteen-week run making my debut on Broadway. I just closed A Street Car Named Desire on July 22, and then I took a much-needed family vacation with Boris and the kids. Being away from home was tough, but the challenge and the thrill of being on Broadway was so fulfilling, and I’m thankful to my husband for making it possible and holding it down at home.

And what about you Boris?

Boris: I’ve been at home with the kids. I’ve been driving them to surf camp, making sure that they are at ballet and karate, and just doing everything that I’m supposed to do as a father. I’ve also been prepping for my directorial debut. It’s a film called Looking For Jimmy Lee, and I’m really looking forward to that.

How do you handle the rigors of the industry when you both have demanding schedules that take you to opposite ends of the globe?

Boris: We work really hard at making sure that our kids always have a sense of stability and routine, which means that when one of us is working, we try our best to make sure that the other is in place so that they can still go to school and do all of the things that they are accustomed to doing in their routine. And then, we also make sure that we visit each other. When Nicole is in London, I am going to make sure that I go and see her. And at the end of the year, we will take the kids over to see her and spend the final five or six weeks of her show together. When she was on Broadway, she would always fly home to see the kids if she had a day off, and to also spend time with me. So that’s how we try to keep things going … family comes first with us, so we’re going to do what we have to do to make this work.

Do your kids understand it when you have to be away? Have you explained to them the industry that you are in so they can come to terms with you being away?

Boris: Our kids don’t know anything about Hollywood. They just know that sometimes Mommy and Daddy have to go away for work. And they know that if Mommy is gone, then Daddy is going to be there, and if I’m gone, then Mommy is going to be there … at least one of us is always there. We also take them with us at times. I took them to New York at least three times to see Nicole, and we stayed a few weeks. We take them backstage and on set so they can see what we do, but they don’t look at it as Hollywood. They just know that this is where Mommy and Daddy work.

What’s been the easiest and hardest part of parenting and marriage?

Nicole: Being a parent is the hardest job ever in life. Raising children uses every bit of your being — your heart, your time, your patience, your foresight, your intuition to protect them, and you have to use all of this while trying to figure out how to discipline them.

It takes its toll on a marriage as well. The time that should be spent with each other after the kids have gone to bed is usually spent face down, in your clothes, on the sofa with the remote control in your hand. It’s exhausting … but we’ve been married for seven years, and I think that the greatest challenge but also the greatest gift, is understanding that I’m way more capable than what I think I am. You have to work hard not to take your partner for granted, even when you are tired. We have a special needs child, so we also have to get up in the middle of the night and check on her. So, I’ve been pushed to the limits that I thought I had, and I’ve gone beyond those … that’s been the greatest gift throughout this journey with my husband.

Boris: As far as our marriage goes, again it’s all about priorities. We make sure that we put in some sexy time, and we go out on date nights and spend quality time together, because we were here first. Everything else is a reflection of that. If she and I are good, then everything else is good. So it’s very important that we put in the time to cherish each other.

Can you describe for us what it was like when you first realized that you loved each other?

Nicole: Boris might have a different version, but from my side there was immediate chemistry, and that’s not necessarily sexual. It was just immediate understanding, flow of conversation, intellect, and an instant trust. “Soul Food” made us make out all the time, so us wanting to kiss each other was handled on set … but that really wasn’t the crux of our relationship. There was an immediate deep trust and love there for me, and I knew that he was going to always be in my life somehow, I just didn’t know how.

The great thing is that we really were friends first. When you’re shooting 14 hours a day on a set, you see a lot. He saw me when my eyebrows weren’t tweezed and when my gray hair came in, and when I was in my pajamas at five in the morning going into the dressing room. So we had no choice but to be really real from the very beginning.

 

Check out the full interview over at Rolling Out. 

Here's more pics from their steamy shoot:

HOT. 

Here's some behind the scenes footage of their shoot as well:

Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe Photoshoot from Steed Media Group on Vimeo.

 

FAB SHOTS: Meagan Good Directs Video Shoot For Singer Cousin + Halle Berry's Deichmann Footwear Autumn/Winter 2012 Photoshoot

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Meagan Good was spotted on the set of a new music video she is directing for her cousin, Dijon Talton.  He also starred on "Glee" in 2010, and sang on the show's soundtrack.  Now he's got his own music video with the help of his famous cousin.  Pics inside, plus shots from Halle Berry's new Deichmann shoe ad...

 

Rocking the same tank and bra combo she wore to the You, Me & The Circus premiere the other night, Meagan threw on her cutoff shorts to direct her cousin Dijon's new video at Empire Nightclub in L.A.


 

Amazing skin.  And that's sweet of Meagan to help her cousin out.

 

Fab chick Halle Berry is also doing some shooting of her own.  Check out the shots and BTS shots from her new Autumn/Winter 2012 campaign for her line with the German footwear company Deichmann:

Looking great Halle!  Pics of her checking out her own shots:

The shoes are already available at Deichmann's flagship store in Berlin!

Pics: Pacific Coast News

Condoleezza Rice Speaks On Education At RNC + First Lady Michelle Obama TUNES The RNC Out & Hits "Letterman"!

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 07:28 AM PDT

Last night, Condoleezza Rice took the stage at the 2012 Republican National Convention where she called for educational reform and bashed President Obama's foreign policy leadership.  She's an expert in both fields...but do you agree with her statements?  Find out what she said inside and see First Lady Michelle Obama revealing why she's not watching the RNC on "Letterman."

 

Condoleezza Rice was greated with a standing ovation as she took the stage last night at the 2012 RNC.  During her speech the former Secretary of State bashed President Obama's foreign policy stance and leadership skills asking, 

“Where does America stand?”  You see, when friends or foes alike don’t know the answer to that question unambiguously and clearly, the world is likely to be a more dangerous and chaotic place.”

She added,

"We cannot be reluctant to lead. And you cannot lead from behind. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan understand this reality, that our leadership abroad and our well-being at home are inextricably linked. Our adversaries must have no reason to doubt our resolve because peace really does come through strength."

She also stressed the importance of education saying,

"Your greatest ally in controlling your response to your circumstance is in a quality education. Today, when I can look at your zip code and can tell whether you are going to get a good education. Can I really say that it doesn't matter where you came from? It matters where you are going. The crisis in K-12 education is a threat to the very fabric who we are."

She ended by reflecting on how far the country has come in terms of race and access to power in the US.  She said, 

"A little girl grows up in Jim Crow Birmingham – the most segregated big city in America. Her parents can’t take her to a movie theater or a restaurant, but they make her believe that even though she can’t have a hamburger at the Woolworth’s lunch counter, she can be President of the United States. And she becomes the Secretary of State.”

Watch Condi here:

 

Also on television last night.....

First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by "The Late Show" (her third appearance) where she chatted it up with David Letterman. It's safe to assume Mrs. Obama didn't see Condoleezza's speech as she revealed she's not watching the RNC.

“Let me start by saying I, as the wife of the guy they’re running against, I tend not to watch it, but I think it’s important for everyone to watch these conventions because this is the time you get to know the party, you understand the platform, you understand the candidates.”

And when Dave tried to bait the First Lady into revealing any private jokes she and President Obama may have shared about Rep. Todd Akin's ignorant "legitimate rape" comments, she simply said, “There are moments when there are interesting things that happen, and we discuss them.”  Always keeping it classy...

She also talked about Sasha and Malia going to summer camp and she expressed her love of kale chips saying, "They were good, Dave! They were good!"

Watch Mrs. Obama on "Late Show" here:

 

Zoe Saldana SIZZLES In Dolce & Gabbana For Harper's Bazaar Arabia!

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT

Gorgeous actress Zoe Saldana shot the cover and spread for the new issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia.  See the stunning pics inside.....

 

 

Zoe Saldana shot a glamourous spread for the latest edition of Harper's Bazaar Arabia magazine.  The Words actress says landing big covers left and right and seems.  And we've got several pics for you to have a few fashion eyegasms over:

In the mag, she wears designs from Dolce & Gabbana and other fashion houses.

Gorgeous pics!  Zoe currently stars The Words with real-life rumoured boyfriend Bradley Cooper, out September 7th.

In case you missed it, watch the trailer for The Words here:

 

Photos via Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Monica & Shannon Brown SHARE Hawaii Vacay Photos

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Singer Monica and her cute husband Shannon Brown recently shared pics from their trip to Maui with their fans.  See the photos inside.......

 

 

"Everything To Me" singer Monica recently shared vacation photos from her and her hubby's trip to Maui.  The couple can be seen relaxing on the beach and going horseback riding.  She tweeted, "Enjoyed our ride today with Ginger & Keola...what a beautiful place this is."

She's rocking the Robin Piccone "Penelope" crochet overlay one piece swimsuit.  Hot!

She also shared a few gorgeous photos of the island.

Shannon enjoyed himself too as she shared, "My Hubby is enjoying the beach!! Super Focused, Gearing up 4 this season"  He re-signed with the Phoenix Suns for a 2-year $7 mill deal.

In other Monica news, she's been announced as a performer for the fourth Vietnamese concert run by the Hennessy liquor company at Ha Noi's National Convention Centre on September 7.

Fab times!

Beyonce's Promo For "Anderson Live" Premiere

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:05 PM PDT

Beyonce Knowles is all set for Anderson Cooper's second season premiere of his show "Anderson Live".   Check out the twosome's cutesy promo vid inside...

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Shot on the same day as Beyonce's World Humanitarian Day interview with Anderson, the two did a promo for the "Anderson Live" show Beyonce will be a guest on, and it's premiering September 10th.

Sounds like some dancing and singing lessons for Anderson will ensue.

Beyonce will be his first guest, along with the Honey Boo Boo pageant girl and guest co-host Kristin Chenowith.  Will you be watching?  Bey is also rumored to be popping up this weeking in Philly for her hubby Jay-Z's Made In America festival.  Jay is live streaming it on several online platforms.

 

BONUS:

Crooner Frank Ocean is set to kick off the "SNL" season opener on September 15th.  And he's also performing at the MTV VMA's on September 6th.  Woot.

Mimi Faust BLASTS "B*tches" For Calling Her Out On Allowing Stevie's Cheating + Karlie Redd DISHES On Benzino's CHEATING And Her DAUGHTER

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 01:14 PM PDT

In a new clip, conveniently posted by Jermaine Dupri, Mimi Faust lashed out at "b*tches' who have been making negative comments about her life with Stevie J. Find out the foolery she said inside and get the deets on Karlie Redd talking about her daughter and Benzino's cheating.

During a likely alcohol fueled rant, "LAHH ATL" star Mimi Faust lashed out at haters--referring to them as "b*tches"--for talking about her.

She screamed at the camera, "You act like I'm the only bitch that's been cheated on.  All you Muthaf*cking b*tches been cheated on."  She added, "F*ck ya'll  and ya'll m*thaf*ckin opinions about my life."

JD and friends urged her to continue as folks in the room made jokes about "Steebie."

What Mimi doesn't see is that even IF most women get cheated on (a separate yet foolish argument), most women wouldn't allow dude to cheat on them for 15 years and blatantly disrespect them in public....to their faces.  Guess that's too much like right. Sigh.......
 

Watch the video here:

 

 

In other reality show news..........

 

Karlie Redd has been defending herself since the reunion episode of "L&HH ATL" aired.  First off, she is STILL holding on to her age like its her last secret in life. 

She says she looks better than all the girls on the show but still wouldn't would even come close to giving an age range.

She says that now "everyone" wants to work with her musically and what she has coming out will be "crazy."   Based off that two step and "speaking" she did on that stage?  Oh.

About Benzino, she said he was cheating on her since day one.  She said she found a naked women in his bedroom (and this was while her own clothes were still in his closet).  Guess she expected more from a man well known for doing what he does in this industry....and who tried to scoop her in the parking lot of a studio.

When it came to her mystery daughter, she said she didn't want her to get caught up in the mix and is trying to protect her (which explains why she won't talk about her). 

It seems like Karlie is one of those people who says a lot, while not really saying anything at all.

She also revealed that she has a new hair line coming out and some new music dropping.  She closed by saying that K. Michelle is psycho. 

VIDEOS: Dawn Richard Debuts "Wild N' Faith" Vid + Game, Breezy, Weezy, Wiz & Tyga Shoot "Celebration"

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 12:22 PM PDT

Dawn Richard just released her brand new video for her EP song "Wild N' Faith".  Check out the "high fashion, high concept short-film" as Dawn calls it inside.  Plus, The Game's new vid for " Celebration" featuring all his rapper homies...

Wild N' Faith is the third and final visual from Dawn's #1 EP, Armor On which was released this past March. The video, directed by Marina & The Diamonds director, ELY shows the R&B diva in battle, losing the fight and restoring faith in warriors that have lost their way. She does it all in sexy golden warrior princess gear and Brian Lichtenberg looks and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

Also, Dawn is gearing up for her independent Goldenheart release on October 16th.  You feelin' it?

 

The Game also is shooting a new video for his new track "Celebration."  He tapped Chris Brown, Tyga, Lil Wayne, and Wiz Khalifa for the visuals that were taped during a summer picnic in the park.

The folks from 1500 or Nothin shot some footage of the fellas having some fun in L.A.  By the way, Game just titled his upcoming album Jesus Piece.  How original.  Peep the footage below:

 

Brandy, Meagan & Devon Franklin & More Hit The "You, Me & The Circus" RED CARPET

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Meagan Good, hubby Devon Franklin and Brandy were amongst the celebs out last night for the L.A. premiere of You, Me & The Circus at The Supper Club.  See the red carpet pics inside....

 

YBF folks kept it sexy & casual on the You Me & The Circus red carpet.  The film is a musical centering around four people falling in and out of love.  The story is told over an afternoon of intense conversation, soul searching, and new discoveries revealed on a journey leading to an undeniable truth.

Meagan busted out her low cut tank and jeans to revealed her pretty much flawless bod.  I guess being a preacher's wife isn't changing all of her fashion sense.  But chick still looks hot:

 

 

Meagan attended with her hunky husband movie producer Devon Franklin.
 

"Put It Down" singer Brandy also attended the premiere.

Brandy complimented her curly 'do with a black leather top and burgundy skinny jeans with black leather panels.

Omar Epps, one of the flick's producers, attended with wife Keisha (formerly of Total).  Concealer is a bit off but chick looks like she hasn't aged.

And Flo Rida's boo thang Melyssa Ford was there too flaunting her bangin' ex-video chick bod.

Watch Brandy's red carpet arrival here:

The musical will be available in certain places September 4th.

Photos via Alexandra Wyman/WireImage

The Randomness:

1.  Multiple witnesses report that a Republican National Convention attendee was ejected from the convention yesterday after throwing peanuts on a black CNN camerawoman and yelling, "This is how we feed animals!"  STORY

ARRESTED...AGAIN! Beanie Sigel CAUGHT With Drugs & Weapon After Traffic Stop

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 11:01 AM PDT

This dude just can't stay out of trouble.  Rapper Beanie Sigel, government name Dwight E. Grant, was in the passenger seat of a car that was pulled over for erratic driving this morning.  And now he's been arrested for getting caught with a stash and a gun.  Deets inside...

 

Oh Beans.  Another day, another arrest.  Around 3:15AM this morning in Delaware County, 38-year-old Beanie was riding in the passenger seat of a tan Ford Fusion when the car was pulled over for swerving and following another car too closely.  The Pennsylvania State Trooper stopped the car on I95, and found prescription drugs, codeine syrup and over $4K in cash in Beanie's pockets.  Weed was found on driver Gerald Andrews.

ABC News also reports that a gun was found in the car's console.  And since both the driver and Beanie are convicted felons, they're not allowed to have a weapon.  Beanie was arrested and taken to Pennsylvania State Barracks (pictured above).

By the way, dude was already set to report to prison on September 12 after being sentenced on tax evasion charges last month.  Looks like somebody will be starting that sentence a bit early.
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