Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

SPOTTED: Rihanna HANGING OUT In Westwood, CA

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Pop star Rihanna was spotted in Westwood, CA waiting for her ride yesterday. See pics of RiRi adjusting her makeup and chilling inside.....

Yesterday, pop star Rihanna was spotted waiting outside an apartment building in Westwood, CA for her ride.

While waiting, RiRi fixed her makeup, sipped on water and applied perfume.

It was recently announced that she walked away with the most 2012 MTV EMAs noms......six in total. Those noms include Best Female, Best Pop and Best Look.  Congrats!


Photos via FAME

Denzel Washington COVERS The October 2012 Issue of "GQ" AND Dishes On His LEGENDARY Roles And LIFE MANTRA

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 09:20 AM PDT

Denzel Washington covers the latest issue of GQ magazine where he dishes on some of his legendary roles and and how he got started in the business.  Get the deets inside......

 

In his 42nd flim, 2 Guns, actor Denzel Washington stars with Mark Wahlberg where they play a DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who've both set up by the mob.  Filmed in New Orleans, the role is sure to become another legendary mark on the fab actors' career.

And while dishing on a few of his fab roles, the actor donned a few dapper suits for the latest issue of GQ. Inside the mag, he dished on getting his start in the business, some of his legendary roles and the mantra he lives by in life.  Here are the highlights:

 

On his first memory of being onstage

I was around 7, 8, whatever I was. We did a talent show at the Boys Club. Me and another guy, Wayne Bridges—God rest his soul—he's the father of Chris Bridges, Ludacris. We decided to be the Beatles. So we went to John's Bargain Store and bought fake guitars and wigs and did "I Want to Hold Your Hand."

On his first gigs:

I remember something to do with Fruit of the Loom, but I don't think I got that. I did a Mrs. Paul's fish sticks. And I did a Burger King with Jeff Daniels. Or was it Mrs. Paul's fish sticks with Jeff Daniels? That was '77.

On his mantra:


I read from the Bible every day, and I read my Daily Word. I read something great yesterday. It said, "Don't aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference."

On meeting Frank Lucas for American Gangster:

I found a guy who can knock people off. How do you act that? When we were working on Man on Fire, [director] Tony Scott* sent me a tape about the Iceman, the guy that killed all of those people. Later I saw this footage of a young girl getting shot. She didn't do anything but drop. It's morbid fascination, but that's what I'm looking for. That's what I did in Training Day. After I get shot, there's no last speech. I want that reality.

On creating his "infamous" Training Day line:


A lot of credit goes to Antoine Fuqua, the director. He brought the gangster aspect into it. The script was more like a 2000 version of a Lethal Weapon kind of guy. That line "King Kong ain't got nothin' on me"—I made that up. The character's ego, he just did not think he could lose. That was his problem.

On feeling the Holy Spirit:


That was thirty years ago, at the church I still attend. The minister was preaching, "Just let it go." I said, "I'm going to go with it." And I had this tremendous physical and spiritual experience. It did frighten me. I was slobbering, crying, sweating. My cheeks blew up. I was purging. It was too intense. It almost drove me away. I called my mother, and she said I was being filled with the Holy Spirit. I was like, "Does that mean I can never have wine again?"

 

See more pics at GQ........

 

Photos via Nathaniel Goldberg / GQ

"BBW LA" Star Malaysia Pargo Wants You To See Her Natural Hair

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Malaysia Pargo snapped some pics in front of her Range Rover to show folks that while she may rock 5 packs of hair on "Basketball Wives: LA," she can rock her natural tresses too.

 

Pics inside...

Malaysia's stylist Felipe G sent over some pics of the pretty reality star, who's married to baller Janero Pargo, rocking her own blown out hair.

When the mom of three was asked how she keeps her hair healthy, she stated: "My natural hair is maintained by scheduled trims and routine conditioning."  She also mentioned she utilizes several products at home to maintain its body, luster and shine.

Nice.

ATLANTA FALCONS Baller Michael Turner BUSTED For DUI!

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 08:45 AM PDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner got a bit carried away with his Monday Night Football celebration and was busted for a DUI. Get the deets inside.......

Apparently Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner celebrated his Monday Night Football victory over the Denver Broncos with a few too many drinks. 

The baller (who scored a touchdown and rushed 42 yards) was arrested for DUI, in his black Audi R8, around 4:06 this morning for driving 97mph in a 65mph zone in the Atlanta area.  Cops reported that they believed Michael was under the influence when they stopped him. 

During the stop, Michael refused to take a breathalyzer test and was taken to Gwinnett County Jail.  He was released two hours later on $2,179 bond.

 

We will keep you posted......

Happy 25th BIRTHDAY Angela Simmons!

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 08:16 AM PDT

Businesswoman and socialite Angela Simmons turns 25-years-old today. Celebrate inside....

Angela Simmons turns 25 today.  We told you earlier about her fabulous birthday party at the Martin Lawrence Gallery and she has many reasons to celebrate and more parties to come.

She lives on the front row of fashion week, Angela is involved in several successful businesses (including Pasty) and seems to know the fashion and fabness her fans and followers want.  

The beach lover headed to Miami and tweeted about her birthday outfit saying, "Birthday shoes n dress! Xo #MiaWind"

And she shared a pic from the dinner with OKC baller Serge Ibaka saying, "What a nice birthday dinner! Birthday fun with the gang n @sergeibaka9...Yacht party with my buddy @sergeibaka9 in Miami tomorrow for our birthdays!"

 

Celebrate with Angela in the gallery.......

Happy 25th Birthday To Beach Babe Angela Simmons!

STILL GORGEOUS: Happy 41st BIRTHDAY Jada Pinkett Smith

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Gorgeous actress Jada Pinkett Smith turns 41-years-old today. Celebrate with the Jason's Lyric star inside....

 

Actress and activist Jada Pinkett Smith celebrates her 41st birthday today.  Having already made her mark on both the big and small screens while dabbling in a little music, Jada has recently dedicated a lot of time to raising awareness about human trafficking.

Though the wife & mom could have picked any another issue, Jada has attacked the un-sexy topic with the same steadfastness that she approaches her films and shows.  And we admire her for it!

And Jada knows she still has the looks to turn heads in Hollywood.  Last month she tweeted, "To my Forty and over crew! Don't believe the hype...we DO get better with age!"

Check out some of Jada's looks from the year in the gallery....

Set It Off...Happy 41st Birthday Jada Pinkett-Smith

Elle Varner Drops "I Don't Care" Video + Mariah Addresses Nicki Minaj Feud

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 08:56 PM PDT

YBF chick Elle Varner just dropped her newest video for her single "I Don't Care."  Check out the fab chick's romantic scenes inside, plus what Mariah has to say about the rumors of a feud with fellow "Idol" host Nicki Minaj...

Elle's newest Lenny Bass-directed visuals were shot in Brooklyn and portrays young couples that are helplessly in love while battling various forms of discrimination.  And based on her previous vids Elle indeed seems to be a hopeless romantic at heart.

Check out the NYU grad's video for the Pop & Oak prodcued song below:

You feelin' it?  Elle is currently on her own tour that kicked off earlier this month, and is set to open for Nas for their New Year's Eve concert at Radio City Music Hall.

And with rumors swirling that "Idol" judges Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey are having a diva feaud already--and it's only Day 2 of auditions--Mimi is shooting them down.

The "Triumphant" singer hinted to MTV that it's just rumors.  And asked, "How you gonna feaud in 2 days?"  Well...we've seen worse Mimi.  Ask Demi Lovato & Simon Cowell.

 

Photo credit: Lamont “Liquid” Burrell

NEW GIG: Usher Set To Take Over "The Voice" As New Coach

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 06:10 PM PDT

Usher is gearing up alongside Shakira to replace "The Voice" coaches Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo.  Deets inside...

For the upcoming next cycle of "The Voice," Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo will be taking a season off to work on their music, tours and tv projects.  So, R&B/Pop man Usher has been tapped to keep one of the seats warm.  And Latin bombshell Shakira has been tapped for the other seat.

The show's Executive Producer Mark Burnett said, “Usher is not just a singer or an entertainer, he is a global icon.”

The L.A. gig is also good for Usher's new schedule as a full-time primary custody dad, so he canhave his boys in one place for a certain amount of time.

As for the semi-surprising change-up, Deadline.com reports:

When it expanded The Voice to two editions a year, NBC brass said that not all Voice coaches will be able to do both cycles of the reality singing competition because of the demands of their music careers. NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt said the network was “happy to accommodate” Green and Aguilera’s commitments. “The participants on our show benefit from our coaches’ expertise and their continued success in the music business allows for significant new contributions to the contestants when they return,” he said.

Both Christina and Cee-Lo will return the following fall.  You excited to see Ursh take on a prominent role on a music competition show?

Pic: Twitter

Missy Elliot Drops "9th Inning" & "Triple Threat"

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 05:09 PM PDT

Missy Elliot is officially back on the scene with the full versions of her her two brand new tracks.  Check 'em inside....

Yandy Smith posted the above pic of her and her client Missy Elliot this afternoon, saying the two were putting in work.  And a few hours later, Missy's 2 new songs, "9th Inning" and "triple Threat," both featuring her long time collaborator/producer Timbaland, hit the net.

Check both of them bleow:

Both tracks will be available for download tomorrow on iTunes.

You feelin' the tracks?

MUSIC FAB: Dawn Richard's GOLDENHEART Cover, Prince's "The View" 'Fro + Mario's "Computer Love"

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 04:34 PM PDT

Dawn Richard revealed her hot new album cover today.  Check it out inside, plus check out Prince rocking his afro on "The View,' plus Mario's new single "Computer Love" inside...

The former Danity Kane & Bad Boy chick, Dawn Richard, is looking gorge on her new GOLDENHEART album cover.  She posted it today to her Tumblr and tweeted:

I hope you guys can see the story comin together and what we are trying to do. From the fashion to the lyrics to the visuals to the dance.

Dawn has been telling a story of edgy fashion in her videos paired with edgy lyrics in her singles, all to encompass her artsy side.  The album drops October 16th.  Will you be copping it?

 

Meanwhile, Prince hit up "The View" this morning to chat about his music and the Rebuild the Dream program.  He came out with a full out 70's look and a 'fro.  Sent chicks into a tizzy.

Prince, Rosario Dawson and Van Jones also talked about how they're helping Prince:

 

And in other music news, singer Mario dropped his new track called "Computer Love":

 

Mario's letting his computer gals know he wants more than just some skype sessions.  Check out his new song  where he sings about taking computer love into real life.

Tamar Braxton Goes In On Nicki Minaj's Neon Wiggery, Previews "Love & War" Track + Nicki Goes Blonde For Day 2 "Idol" Auditions

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 03:06 PM PDT

Tamar Braxton is on full-on promo for her and husband Vince Herbert's upcoming WeTV spinoff reality show, "Tamar & Vince."  So she guest hosted with Anderson Cooper today.  Check out what she had to say about Nicki Minaj's "Idol" wiggery debut and her own new track.  Plus, Nicki's Day 2 look on "Idol"....

 

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Tamar hit up "Anderson Live" today to guest co-host.  And she had a few choice words about Nicki Minaj's hair choice for her "Idol" debut.  While Tamar says she "loves Nicki," she said she had to give some advice out of love:

Well listen, I love Nicki, everybody loves Nicki. I love Nicki and I feel like I can speak about it because I've had a couple of bad wig moments myself. That is an atrocity. Okay, ain't nobody got time for that. Neon hair?

Ha!

"Honestly, these are great records, and I'm not just saying that because they're mine," Tamar told ABC News Radio. "If they were not mine I would want them to be mine. I do feel like this is my best work yet."  Check out her singing a bit of her upcoming track--a capella and with a cold-- "Love & War" above.

 

And speaking of Nicki Minaj, check out ya girl's drum major all-blonde eclectic look for her second day of auditions in NYC at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Interesting...

Pics: Bauer Griffin/INF

Eddie Murphy Moves On From Rocsi With A New Blonde Chick

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 01:33 PM PDT

Eddie Murphy has a new chick in the passenger seat of his nice whip.  A peek at the new blonde he traded in Rocsi for inside...

51-year-old Eddie Murphy stepped out at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills Sunday night to have dinner with his newest chick.  She's the blonde Hollywood type, a different look for him in comparison to Honduran "106 & Park" co-host Rocsi Diaz.

After taking Rocsi to Hawaii for a week long vacay with his kids, plus being on her arm for several BET events before the 2012 BET Awards, it looks like he's moved on already.

We're told he dumped Rocsi after the Debra Lee dinner back in July because all the public appearances and thirst for the camera just wasn't his style.  That explains why he failed to show up as her date as planned to the actual Awards show the next day.  Regardless of why exactly the two stopped "dating" and "getting coffee", it looks like Eddie has indeed moved on:

Eddie and his new 'friend' left the restaurant via the back entrance and hopped right into his Aston Martin Vanquish.  Nice.

Pics: SPLASH
 

Tyra Banks Works It Out...MAKEUP FREE

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:31 PM PDT

She was barely recognizable without her usual done-up look, but the paps spotted model Tyra Banks getting a workout in early this morning in NYC.  Check out the supermodel keeping her body tight, before she puts on all the makeup...

Fresh off New York Fashion Week and the premiere of the umpteenth season of her show "America's Next Top Model," 38-year-old Tyra was spotted on with her hair wrapped under a baseball cap on her workout grind along the Hudson River this AM:

She may not exacly be ready for her close-up, but chick knows how to transform into a glamazon almost instantly.

Alicia Keys guest stars on this Friday's episode of "Top Model."  Keep up the great workouts Tyra!

Pics: Splash

Amber Rose Shows Off Her Naked "Wizbud" Bump

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:51 AM PDT

Amber Rose is showing off her naked bump for all of her Twitter and Instagram followers to see.   Check out the cutesy pic inside....

The fiancee of rapper Wiz Khalifa seems excited about her pregnancy.  And she took to her social media sites to let the world in on just how excited she is.  After hosting a BBQ with her man for the Steelers game yesterday, Amber snapped this pic in her pink panties and colorful camisole to show off just how big her baby wizbud has gotten. She tweeted:

Good morning Rosebuds & Rosestuds Our lil wizbud Is growing so fast ;-)

Sweet.  And we're not too sure how much Wiz loved this TMI pic of the twosome sharing "Good Morning Kisses" Amber posted a few days ago:

 

That's a whole lot of lovin'...

Wyclef Jean Says Lauryn Hill LIED About Zion's PATERNITY Saying He Was The FATHER!

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Wyclef Jean reveals in his new autobiography that Lauryn Hill convinced him that her son Zion was his baby.  Get the shocking story inside....

In his new autobiography, Purpose, Wyclef Jean says former-Fugees bandmate Lauryn Hill convinced him that he was the father of her baby.  Zion is now 14-years-old, and is actually the son of Rohan Marley--the father of many of Lauryn's kids.

He confirms he was VERY married during their affair and said,

"In that moment something died between us. I was married and Lauryn and I were having an affair, but she led me to believe that the baby was mine, and I couldn’t forgive that.”

Wyclef says that lie was the final straw that broke up the group.  “She could no longer be my muse... Our love spell was broken.”

The Harper Collins book drops tomorrow.

 
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