Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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Posted: 16 Oct 2012 10:52 AM PDT

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Beyonce Set To Rock The 2013 Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show!

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 09:53 AM PDT

Beyonce Knowles will be hitting the Superbowl once again.  But this time, she's set to rock the entire halftime show at Super Bowl XLVII in February. 

 

Deets inside...

Her love's not the only thing on top.  Beyonce's set to reclaim her Pop/R&B crown after a here-and-there hiatus as she's set to takeover the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show.  It's one of the largest TV audiences in the world, and it's the only way to kick off the new album she's working on.

According to an Associated Press source, the official announcement will be made tomorrow (Wednesday).

After years of arguably lackluster performances, the "Run The World" singer will be bringing her energy to an audience of over 100 million viewers.   To put this in perspective, a YBF chick, performing solo, will be one of the most watched people in the world come Super Bowl Sunday.  That's big.

This is Bey's second time partaking in the Super Bowl festivities as she sang the National Anthem at the 2004 Super Bowl game in her hometown of Houston, Texas.  As for previous YBF folks who rocked the Halftime show--Janet Jackson (with Justin Timberlake), Nicki Minaj & Cee Lo (with Madonna and others), Prince, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross solo, Stevie Wonder with Chaka Khan and others, Boyz II Men with Queen Latifah and others and plenty more.

Super Bowl XLVII goes down Feb. 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.  We'll be watching...

WINNING: Octavia Spencer And Viola Davis DAZZLE At ELLE's 19th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:59 AM PDT

 

 

Actresses Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis were among the influential women who attended ELLE's 19th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration yesterday.  See photos of the fab women inside..... 

Honoree Octavia Spencer hit the ELLE's 19th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration last night.  The event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The lady in green kept it simple and fab in her sheer striped and lace print dress we're loving.

Pretty.

Octavia also posed with dancer/actress Julianne Hough.

Viola Davis' skin looked flawless as she rocked a white dress with an interesting neckline.

Viola, who's currently starring in the flick Won't Back Down, posed it up with her husband Julius Tennon.  She needs to keep this natural hair going.

 

Photos via Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America

Tyler Perry Premieres "Alex Cross" Flick, KeKe Palmer & More Hit The Red Carpet

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:08 AM PDT

Tyler Perry is starring in his first action flick (where he's not rocking a wig & shooting up family members).  He's Alex Cross, the fictional homicide detective/psychologist from a series of books by James Patterson -- and it's the character previously played by Morgan Freeman in Kiss The Girls and Along Came A Spider.  And one of the richest writers/directors/actors in the business premiered the new flick last night at Hollywood's Arclight Theater.

 

Check out Tyler & his celebrity friends hitting the carpet to celebrate inside...

 

Tyler became detective/psychologist Alex Cross for the new suspense/action flick of the same name.  And the famed director hit the carpet last night at the Alex Cross premiere to celebrate his big new role.


 

Not sure how believable Tyler will be in that type of role, but the previous Alex Cross movies are great.

Funny chick KeKe Palmer made her way on the carpet to support Mr. Perry.


She rocked a simple chocolate dress with her blond tresses.

Actress Joyful Drake, who stars in Tyler Perry's works, hit the carpet in a sexy leather look and open toed booties.

Mario Van Peebles hit the carpet with another guest.

Tyler's fave icon, Cicely Tyson, was on hand for the premiere as she's also starring in it.  She hit the carpet with kids Sayeed Shahdi and Yara Shahdi.

Actress Kali Hawk was there in a simple dress.

Actress Kimberly Elise, who starred in Tyler's films, hit the carpet in a black & white printed dress.

Terrell Owens hit the carpet in his usual plaid button down.  This dude...

Actors Brian White & Michael Jai White were both there to support.

And actress Carmen Ejogo--star of Sparkle--is co-starring alongside Tyler in the film.  She rocked a cute mixed print & sheer look for the occasion.  Loves her look.

Check out the trailer for Alex Cross below.  It hits theaters this Friday:

Halle Berry Gets CUT-OUT SEXY For InStyle's November 2012 Cover

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:20 AM PDT

Halle Berry is red hot for the November 2012 cover of InStyle magazine.  The YBF chick, rocking a ruby Calvin Klein Collection cut-out dress and a gold Jack Vartanian cuff for the cover, is flaunting how she doesn't age a bit.  Check the cover & an inside shot....

The Oscar winner is starring in the upcoming movie Cloud Atlas (Oct. 26th) alongside Tom Hanks, and she's channeling her effortless sexy for the cover and pages of the upcoming issue of InStyle magazine.

In the sexy inside shot, Halle's rocking head to toe black with an Hervé Léger by Max Azria swimsuit, Calvin Klein Collection leather pants, Azzedine Alaïa gloves and Manolo Blahnik suede pumps.

The 46-year-old mom to Nahla Ariel dished on her husband-to-be and trusting her instincts.  A few highlights:

On her biggest regret

“Throughout my career I have been talked out of things I wanted to do, and when I look back I think, I should have followed my instincts.”

On why fiance Olivier Martinez is different from other guys

“I’m a hopeless romantic, and I won’t stop till I get it right!  [Olivier’s] silly, a clown, and very much the life of the party, which is good for someone like me.  Danny Downer…been there, done that. Now I like Louie Lightfoot!”

On her outlook on aging

“Don’t stress about your age or fight it. Appreciate the young women who look like you once did, but don’t strive to be like them. You’re moving into a new phase of your life—embrace it. That’s what I hope to do.”

The issue hits stands October 19th.  Gorge!

Photog: Giampaolo Sgura

Ciara & Her Harem Pants & Top Knot Roll To VH1's "Big Morning Buzz"

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Ciara made her way out of her taping of VH1's "Big Morning Buzz" yesterday in an all black look, complete with harem pants, a sheer arm baring top and her extra tall Christian Louboutin Equestrian boots.

 

Peep the pics inside and see her completely lose it (like a school girl) when asked about 50 Cent & her song "Sorry"...

She readying her One Woman Army and showing off her own guns.  Ciara and her extra toned bod popped up outside of the VH1 studios.  And she's rocking a look only she could pull off:

In one of the hottest pair of boots of the season, the Christian Louboutin Equestrian boots, Ciara paired her shoes with slouchy black harem pants and a sheer sleeveless turtleneck top.

And the smiling chick completed her look with a messy top knot.

While on the show, Ciara was asked by host Carrie Keagan what 50 Cent had to do with her song "Sorry," as he tweeted  a mysterious "I'm Sorry Too" around the same time as the video coming out. 

Check out her changing the subject and blushing like a school girl.  It was a dead giveaway that the song is about him.

 

 

The Randomness:

1.  Porn star Pinky said she would love to pop Mystikal's porn cherry, since he says he's giving rap one more shot before he starts getting it in on camera for money. STORY

POLITICAL FAB: Tracee Ellis Ross SWINGS Into Ohio For OBAMA + Jay-Z Drops Knowledge On Voting

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 05:18 PM PDT

TheYBF.com caught up with fab chick Tracee Ellis Ross while she hit the campaign trail for President Obama in Iowa.  She decided to put her efforts into the battleground state of Ohio and get young YBF folks to vote early.  Check out why she tells us she's voting for Mr. President, and check out what Jay-Z has to say about voting inside...

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is putting her celebrity to good use.  Last week, she rode into Ohio to make sure the votes swing in favor of Obama. 

With people in the state already voting, Tracee hopped on the DNC/Obama For America “Gotta Vote” Bus Tour.  She traveled to Dayton and Columbus to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting and make sure they are registered to vote.

Tracee dished to TheYBF.com exactly why she's taking on the responsibility.

On why she's hitting the campaign & voter registration trail

“So I’m speaking up and volunteering because I care about the people in my community and this country, because I care about Human Rights, Civil Rights and Women’s Rights, because I know how important this election is.”

On why President Obama is the best choice for women

“And this election is HUGELY important for women. This is an area I feel very passionate about. President Obama gets it. He believes women should be able to make decisions about their own bodies.”

On the importance of voting

“The act of voting is one of the ways that you stand up and say that you matter, that you claim that you are enough to make a difference, that you say I know what’s at stake, it affects me and I have a voice.”

 

More pics of the former "Girlfriend" with students from Wright State University in Dayton, OH:

Nice!  By the way, she just launched her own website about her obsessions around fashion, hair and everything else.  Check it HERE.

 

Mr. Brooklyn is dropping his own knowledge and opinions on why exercising your right to vote is better than letting others make decisions for you.  Check out his brand new campaign video done by the Obama team here:

About President O, Jay said:

"For so long, there was this voice that was silenced out there as far as exercising your right to vote. I think it was a voice that was silent because people had lost hope. They didn't believe that their voice mattered or counted."

"Now people are exercising their right, and you are starting to see the power of our vote. He made it mean something for the first time for a lot of people."

Agreed.

 

BONUS: First Lady Michelle Obama repped for her Presidential husband today by tweeting her pic of her absentee ballot:

She tweeted, "Hey, @BarackObama, I just dropped my absentee ballot in the mail – I couldn’t wait for Election Day! Love you! –m"

Ugh.  The level of cuteness...

 

Amber Rose's GIRLFRIENDS Throw Her An EARLY Birthday Party

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:32 PM PDT

Amber Rose's girlfriends threw her an early birthday party in LA recently.  See the pics inside....

 

Amber Rose celebrated her 29th birthday this weekend with a early party thrown by her friends.  She tweeted, "Awww @priscillaono surprised me with all my besties for a early BDay Party! Thx I love all u guys soooo much.  My Bday isn't until oct 21st but I won't be back in la until after my BDay so my friends celebrated 2nite with me! How Cute :-)"

Amber wore a polka dot dress with a bright red bow tied to her head


 

And it's clear Amber gets her freshness from her mom who joined in the fun. 

Amber is now 21 weeks into her pregnancy.

It looks like the mommy-to-be had a good time.  Congrats and happy birthday!

 

The Randomness:

1.  Birdman drops $14.5M on luxurious Miami mansion.  Story


Photos via Instagram

Solange COVERS Elle South Africa's November 2012 ISSUE + Oprah Winfrey ROCKS Harper's Bazaar Shoot

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Solange rocks the cover of the November 2012 issue of Elle South Africa.  See the pic inside and photos of Oprah in Harper's Bazaar where she talks about the struggles of OWN.

We told you previously about Solange's photoshoot is Cape Town, South Africa and now we have a peek at the cover of Elle South Africa she shot.  The "Losing You" singer looks radiant styled in the mix/match of colorful styles and prints.  The folks at Elle South Africa, also shared BTS photos of Solange.

See Solange behind the scenes here: 

Despite her undeniable style, Solange says she has no interest in starting her own fashion line.

 She worked with fashion editors Asanda Sizani and Poppy Adams for the colorful shoot.

 

In other magazine news......

Oprah Winfrey was shot by Terry Richardson for Harper’s Bazaar US November 2012 issue.

In the mag, she explained why she really left the Oprah Show and formed OWN. 

"When you have reached the peak of a mountaintop, which is where I was with the Oprah show, you have absolutely no worries. I'd been in the right space at the right time, and I'd done that in the best way possible for 25 years. But you have two choices: You can come down from the mountain and spend the rest of your days thinking it was so beautiful there, or you can create a vision, look upward, see the next mountain, and start the climb all over again."

Yes to the vintage-inspired O!  Oprah also reveal that when it comes to some of her famous lines, even she still had to work at it. "Live your best life. I'm a work in progress when it comes to practicing my most famous motto. Like this morning, I had the intention to meditate for 20 minutes, but I really only made it about 12. And then I said, 'Okay, don't beat yourself up; you did the 12.' I had the intention to work out for an hour, but I only did a half. And even with that I was still a half hour later getting here, so..."
 

Nice to know even Oprah has room to grow as a person.

 

Photos by Juston Polkey/Terry Richardson

Rihanna TALKS About Chris Brown, Dating And Drugs For VOGUE's 2012 NOVEMBER Issue, GETS SEXY During Midnight STUDIO Sessions

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 01:33 PM PDT

More pics from Rihanna's November 2012 VOGUE spread have been released.  See the pics inside and see what she had to say about dating, drug, and Chris Brown. Also, check out her sexy studio attire.............

 

Rihanna is covering the November 2012 issue of VOGUE magazine.  She was snapped by Annie Leibovitz at Tejon Ranch in Lebec, Calif.  Inside, she dishes of her new hair, dating and where she stands with Chris Brown.

On her new pixie-cut hairstyle:

“Spur of the moment. My hair was supposed to be down to my ass [at the VMAs].”

On dating:

“I would love to go on a date. You don’t think that? I’m a woman. A young woman, vibrant, and I love to have fun. And I have too many vaginas around me at this point.  Seriously, all I want is a guy to take me out and make me laugh for a good hour and take my ass back home. He doesn’t even have to come up. All I want is a conversation for an hour.”

On rumors she was doing cocaine at Coachella:

“They knew it was marijuana. It was completely clear to them. I just thought it was uncalled for. I don’t do cocaine. I don’t like being associated with anything that’s untrue.”

On the “Birthday Cake” remix with Chris Brown:

“I didn’t think it could be anything detrimental to my career. I was on a tour bus ride between two cities, listening to my album, thinking, Oooh, maybe I should make this into a duet. And I started coming up with a bunch of people, and his name crossed my mind. I thought, We haven’t made a song in so long together…it could be a little shocking.”

On the public’s fascination with her relationship with Chris:

“I don’t know if people will stop soon, but I feel like as soon as they have closure to it, they will. … But they’re not on the inside. They can’t see what I see, unless they’re sitting in my point of view. I guess I’ll learn to accept that.”

 

 

 

And yesterday......

The "Diamonds" singer headed to the studio last night after partying at Greystone's in West Hollywood.

Rihanna rushed right from the club to the studio and didn't change out of her sexy grey jumper dress for the session.

Perhaps dressing sexy helps her get into character for her songs.

The name of her new album will be Unapologetic which is fitting as we know she doesn't make apologies for her choices in music, men or fashion.

We look forward to seeing what you come up with RiRi!

 

 

Photos by JCalderon / Splash News / FameFlynet Pictures

INSIDE Black Girls Rock! Red Carpet Arrivals & What You Can Expect From The Show....

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 12:39 PM PDT

Tons of celebrity YBF chicks and those who love them were front and center at this weekend's Black Girls Rock! Awards.  Check out who hit the red carpet at the Paradise Theater in New York and a bit of the fabulousness you can expect from what went down inside the taping, before it airs....

TheYBF.com was on hand for the taping of Black Girls Rock! this weekend.  And plenty of our fave chicks were on hand to receive their much deserved awards for being their fabulous selves.

Eva Longoria hit the carpet in a pretty white dress from Dana Budeanu, a nude YSL clutch and Louboutin ankle strap pumps as she presented the Star Power Award to her good friend Kerry Washington, in an embellished Marchesa dress & bow tie Louboutin pumps.  And they posed with the gorgeous Tarajji P. Henson in her golden metallic peplum dress from Diane Von Furstenberg.

The "Person Of Interest" star looked picture perfect in the curve hugging look and leopard Louboutin pumps.

Co-hosts Tracee Ellis Ross & Regina King put their best fashion feet forward in their sexy black looks. 

Looking great Regina!  Her show "Southland" starts back in February 2013.  They posed it up on the carpet with performer Keyshia Cole.

Keyshia, in a pretty silver gown from Jovani, performed "Trust & Believe" at the Awards show.

And Mrs. Meagan Good Franklin blew a few kisses with Keyshia and rocked a midriff baring crop top and sheer maxi skirt look for the carpet.

Chick is indeed an actress with the silly laid-out red carpet poses.

Meagan kicked it with BET's head honcho Debra Lee and her new natural mini-fro.  We actually love it.

"Basketball Wives" star Laura Govan made her way to the event in a very interesting look.  She posed it up with sponsor CHEVY's new 2013 Malibu, and the new "106 & Park" fellas--Shorty Da Prince & Bow Wow.

Anna Francesca couture.  We're not feeling this in the least bit.  But we love that she's taking fashion risks.

Gabrielle Union kept it simple in a black Dolce & Gabanna dress.  This wig though.... We're ready for a drastic change up for the Gabster...like a short sharp angled bob.

Janelle Monae looked pretty and polished in her typical look.  She rocked a tailored black tux with a McQueen clutch.

Marsha Ambrosius rocked a chic black and white look accentuated with a pretty embellishment.

Stephen Hill rocked a tee with the faces of his co-worker's kids.  That's what he said...

The "106 & Park" crew--Shorty Da Prince, Paigion, Bow Wow and Miss Mykie--all posed it up with Debra Lee.

India Arie kept it bright with a black knee length dress with neon yellow trim.  She performed her new song "6th Avenue", then closed out the show with "i Am Not My Hair." 

 

And a few fellas made appearances too:

Eric Benet, Anthony Hamilton, and Luke James performed "Wildflowers" for the ladies.  And they were introduced by Mr. Sexy himself--Idris Elba.

Ciara rocked an unflattering Givenchy look.

Black Girls Rock! creator Beverly Bond kept it chic in a dark multi-colored gown.  Lovely look for her.

Tracee Ellis Ross posed it up with the Inspiration Award winner Susan Taylor.

Exec. Producer and manager Mona Scott Young was on hand in her leopard blazer.

SWV rocked the house with one of the hottest sets of the night.

Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins hit the carpet in a black & white Herve Leger dress.

LaLa Anthony rocked a high neck long sleeved dark green velvet Balmain dress with her Louboutin heels.  Hot look.

Singer Bridget Kelly hit the carpet.

And Dionne Warwick was there to accept the Living Legend award.  She made sure everyone knew that Black WOMEN rock too.

Other spoilers from inside the Awards that may or may not air:

  • Alicia Keys accepted the Rock Star Award.
  • Tracee Ellis Ross made an almost wipe-out worthy trip over her dress when she first walked out to host, but she recovered hilariously and they re-started the taping.
  • Kerry Washington said she loves wearing her Black Girls Rock t-shirts out in public because people stop and stare...and she thinks, "You didn't know"?
  • It was revealed that Kerry graduated Phi Beta Kappa and double majored in Anthropology & Sociology at George Washington University.
  • Alicia Keys opened up the show with an all girl marching band leading her to the stage during "A New Day."
  • Janelle Monae said while accepting her award that she wears her uniform (the black/white look she wears while performing) to pay homage to her mother who was a proud janitor, her father who was a trash man, and her step father who was a postal worker (and who raised her as his own).  She said she wears it because there is "still worked to be done."  Janelle was also a maid when she first moved to Atlanta.
  • Susan Taylor said she is NEVER getting rid of her braids...for anyone asking.  Ha!
  • Missy was the surprise performer during Ciara's set.
  • Tracee rocked one of her mom's now vintage Oscar De la Renta shirts as one of her looks of the night.
  • A video tribute was shown of the 2012 black female Olympians from all over the world.

 

You can catch Black Girls Rock! on BET November 4th at 8p EST.  Check out flicks from the actual show in the gallery below...

 

Black Girls & Men Who Rock Are Everywhere....

Brandy CHATS IT UP With The Breakfast Club About Ryan Press, "Two Eleven" And Monica

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:36 AM PDT

"Put It Down" singer Brandy chatted with The Breakfast Club this morning to promote her Two-Eleven disc dropping tomorrow. Listen to B talk about her music and about being in love inside.....

 

Power 105. 1's "The Breakfast Club" interviewed Brandy about her Two Eleven disc this morning where she revealed that she thought her days on the top of the charts were over.  She talked about her disappointment over her other music projects that weren't as successful as she would have hoped, and how she felt discouraged.

When it comes to music, Brandy said she continued to record because she needed to "share" her gift.  She said because music is her "purpose," she would feel empty if she wasn't singing.   

And now that "Put It Down" is a hit record, she spoke about the man in her life, Ryan Press, who seems to also put it down.  She revealed that she is very much in love, and yes, she wants a REAL wedding & marriage soon.

She also talked about working on The Marriage Counselor, but said she didn't have any scenes with her ex-stylist and brother's ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian and they haven't spoken in years.   She also talked about Monica and revealed they are great friends outside of the industry and are closer than ever.

Watch the interview here:

 

Reggie Bush And Pregnant Girlfriend Lilit Avagyan DINE OUT In Miami

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 10:30 AM PDT

 

Miami Dolphins runningback, Reggie Bush, was spotted out at dinner with his pregnant girlfriend Lilit Avagyan yesterday. See photos of the couple inside.....

As Kim Kardashian and Kanye West dined at Prime 112, Reggie Bush and his 3-month pregnant girlfriend Lilit Avagyan dined at Prime Italian in Miami Beach.

On the way to their car, they bumped into Kim and Kanye who were dining across the street.

It must have been awkward for Kim to run into her ex-boyfriend who has a girlfriend that looks like her!  The awkward encounter led to Kanye lashing out at a camerawoman yesterday after he was asked if he congratulated Reggie on the baby on the way.

 

Photos via INFphoto.com

 

The Randomness:

1.  Dallas Austin has just been appointed as Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Records.
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