Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Keyshia Cole's "Trust And Believe" + Kendrick Lamar Rocks Jimmy Fallon's Stage With "Swimming Pools"

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 09:37 AM PDT

Keyshia Cole just dropped a brand new single.  Check out "Trust & Believe" inside, plus west coast rapper Kendrick Lamar's TV debut on "Jimmy Fallon"...

 

Keyshia Cole is warming up her audience for her upcoming Woman To Woman album.  Her latest single is called "Trust And Believe," and it's another ballad in the stye we've come to know of Keyshia--Hurt & bitterness turned into powerful vocals.

A video for the track was shot by Benny Boom and will be released soon.

 

And the new rapper from L.A. we're loving, Kendrick Lamar, made his TV debut last night on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." 

He performed his newest single "Swimming pools (Drank)," which is off his debut studio album good kid, m.A.A.d city, due out October 22.  Check out Kendrick's performance above where he gets backed up by the house band, The Roots.

Lyfe Jennings Speaks On K. Michelle's EGO TRIPPING In Tampa, SAYS "You...Hurt Yourself”

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Singer Lyfe Jennings spoke out about K. Michelle not wanting to open for him during a show in Tampa, FL recently saying her ego may hurt her career.  Get the story inside......  

 

Singer Lyfe Jennings (shown above with Wanda from the "The Frank and Wanda Morning Show" on V-103 in Atlanta) called in to V103 yesterday to talk about K. Michelle's alleged "ego trippin" from a few days ago in Tampa, FL.  He says she apparently felt like she shouldn't have to open for Lyfe. 

Sources say K. Michelle spoke to show promoters and said she thought she should go on after Lyfe since her stint on "L&HH ATL" has made her the bigger star.  Lyfe spoke about the incident on V-103 saying,

 “[K. Michelle] felt like she shouldn’t be opening for me because she says she was a bigger star. To me, stuff like that…when you make it about yourself, you don’t do nothing but hurt yourself.”

The night of the concert he posted his feelings on Twitter saying she and her actions were "funny."

And for those of you who thought Lyfe was still locked up for charges related to an altercation he had with his baby mama in ’08, he was actually released earlier this year.   And quiet as kept, we can name several certified hits from Lyfe.  So K. Michelle performing before him isn't out of question.

For her part, K. Michelle posted on Twitter (which was later deleted) about her "request" saying, "I’ve never missed a show a day in my life. I would never stand my fans up period. I was told no by the promoters, he didn’t like my request."  As a result, she never performed and Lyfe and Musiq performed alone.

Also, K. Michelle's camp, which included former "BBW" star Royce Reed, co-signed on K. Michelle's request saying the fans really came to see her.

Watch K. Michelle and her crew co-signing here:

LOVE ON TOP: President And First Lady Obama CELEBRATE Their 20th WEDDING Anniversary!

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 08:11 AM PDT

Today marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most romantic Presidential couples the nation has ever seen. Celebrate 20 years of kisses and ice cream with the First Couple inside....

Today marks the 20th wedding anniversary of The President and First Lady Michelle, and as Mrs. Obama revealed during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, she loves her man even more today than she did 20 years ago.  I know that's right First Lady!

The super romantic couple (who still have date nights) have inspired a nation of fab couples with their kisses at basketball games, playfully affectionate interviews and the way they still look at each other even when they don't know the cameras are watching.

And as the couple reflects on some of their memorable moments, we're getting an inside peek into how their love bloomed. 

Mrs. O spoke about their first kiss recently on today's episode of "The Steve Harvey Show," and also the plaque in Chicago that marks the spot where the "ice cream" kiss happened.

These two are indeed one of the most fab couples on the globe.

Watch FLOTUS talk about her first kiss with Mr. President here:

 

And check out some of their most romantic moments in the gallery......

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

LOVE ON TOP...Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama!

BOND GIRL FAB: Naomie Harris Rocks The Cover Of INSTYLE UK, Talks Revamping The Bond Girl Role

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:37 AM PDT

Naomie Harris is our fave YBF chick of the moment.  Why?  Because she recently worked with the utter hotness that is Daniel Craig...and because she's single-handedly revamping the iconic role of a Bond Girl.

 

She's now rocking the November 2012 cover and pages of InStyle UK magazine (which is a feat in itself for a YBF chick).  And she looks FAB.  Check the pics and highlights inside....

36-year-old British babe Naomie Harris is rocking her fave clothes (including her fave leather pants she says her friends are tired of seeing her in) for the InStyle UK shoot.  Her shoot consisted of clothes from "High Street" in London where she mainly shops--Topshop, All Saints and ASOS.

Naomie revealed she was happy her Bond Girl role is different than the previous Bond Girls whose main job was to serve as the sexual & romantic appetitie of Mr. Bond.  But she's playing Field Agent Eve, and reveals about the role:

"She’s very intelligent and highly ambitious – her aim is to be as capable as James Bond. It’s much more evolved, much more reflective of how women are now – multifaceted, multidimensional and equal to men.

It’s amazing, sometimes, you watch other movies and you think, 'Wow, are we really still there… where the woman’s offering the drinks and there’s nothing more to her?' "

Highights from her interview:

On the charm of Daniel Craig, who stars as the latest James Bond: "I do get to have a lovely moment with him, where I try to seduce him. I shave him and he’s got his shirt off....He’s a very hot guy, definitely. He worked out for two hours every day after filming. He’s a real life Bond – very physical, capable and energetic."

On her hesitation of becoming the new Bond girl: "When they asked me to audition, I thought, "Me, as a Bond Girl?" I just didn’t see it."

On the challenges of getting dressed for red carpets: "I find it quite stressful. Sometimes you’re so pinned into dresses, you can hardly breathe and you feel awkward, but then when you find that amazing dress, it can change your whole experience.

On her designer faves: Cavalli and Erdem are two of my favorite designers and I love Gucci as well. I’m definitely getting more into fashion."

On whether she wants to have kids amidst her demanding career: "I better get moving if I do want kids! This profession is pretty demanding. I don’t know if I could deal with a kid as well, but then many actresses do, so it can’t be that impossible....The first thing I would teach my children – should I be lucky enough to have any – is to be comfortable in your own skin and know that you’re worthy of being here and taking up space."

Check out behind the scenes video above.  And pick up your InStyle UK copy on stands Thursday.

OH SNAP: Nicki Minaj CURSES OUT Mariah Carey During Auditions--AND IT'S CAUGHT ON TAPE!

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:35 PM PDT

Ish just got real on the "American Idol" set.  Remember those rumors of beef between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey?  The ones MiMi tried to blow off?  Well they're very real--and now there's video proof.

 

Deets inside on Nicki cursing out MiMi at auditions...

So the "Idol" judges rolled into Charlotte, North Carolina today for auditions.  And ish went left when Nicki and Mariah disagreed on the talent level of one of the contestants.  Who DIDN'T see this coming?

According to TMZ and video that has surfaced, Nicki screamed past Keith Urban over to Mariah, "I'm gonna knock you out."

And then she went on saying, which was caught on camera, "I told them, I'm not f*ckin' putting up with her f*ckin' highness over there."  Along with several other high pitched words.

MouthToEars.com says Nicki walked out on production during this:

Nicki Minaj walked off of set because Mariah Carey kept making jabs at her. Nicki’s manager and team convinced her to come back to the show. Mariah kept at it and called Nicki a bitch and then proceeded to cuss her out. Producers had to stop filming and call it a night.

Y'all already know how i feel about Nicki and her level of talent...so there's no need for me to comment on this ish.  But we did say when this panel was announced that folks with a limited talent level maybe shouldn't be judging the talents of others.  And definitely not put on the same level as iconic talents. That would, of course, cause problems. 

Mariah will likely act like this never happened--she has a thing for not even acknowledging the presence of people she can't stand.  J-Lo anyone?

But she did Tweet the above "Whyyyy" during the audition (which you hear her saying in the video)...and then erased it.

And if you're thinking this was all a publicity stunt, think again.  Reportedly, producers stepped in because this was not how far they wanted this to go.  And they are now scared at how Nicki & MiMi's relationship will affect the completion of the rest of the season.

This will only get more foolish...

John Legend Takes Fiancée Christine Shopping, Postpones Tour Until 2013

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 06:52 PM PDT


John Legend was spotted out and about in West Hollywood today have a great shopping time with his fiancée, model Christine Teigen.  Check out the pics inside, plus why John just had to break the news to his fans that he's cancelling his world tour, for now...

While Chrissy hid her left hand (as if we don't already know the two are engaged), the paps snapped the lovey dovey twosome out shopping today at Fred Segal.

The duo smiled it up for the cameras, but John had to break some bad news to his fans earlier today. The "Best You've Ever Had" singer is cancelling his upcoming tour in order to finish his new album, Love In The Future.  But he will likely re-load it in 2013.  He posted on his website:

 

Hey beautiful people,

I'm writing with a change of plans to share with you. As you all know, I've been working on my new album, Love in the Future, with Kanye and the rest of my creative team for a while now. I planned to release the album this Fall and go on tour to perform new songs from the album. We announced the dates before we'd finished the album because we were sure we'd finish the album in time. But, unfortunately, while the creative process has been exciting and I'm pretty certain we're going to deliver the best album of my career so far, the timing hasn't adhered to the schedule I originally envisioned. In other words, we're not done with the album. And my team and I have made the agonizing decision to put off the tour until 2013* when we know we will have the new music done and will be ready to fully unveil the creative vision through the album and the live experience.

I've never postponed a tour or done anything like this before. I've only missed a show due to illness a couple times in my eight-year career. I don't like letting my fans down, and I sincerely regret disappointing the thousands of you who have already spent your hard-earned money and gotten excited to see the show. Please know that we will try our best to make the music and the 2013 tour well worth the wait. In the meantime, ticket holders can get a refund on your ticket purchases now.

Thanks for your patience. I sincerely apologize if I've let any of you down. I'm going to get back to work and make sure we make this album the "best you've ever had."

Sincerely,

John

BONUS:

In other music news, check out Miguel's brand new video for his single "Do You" off Kaleidoscope Dream that just dropped.  It features his rumored girlfriend actress/model Nazanin Mandi. Nice.

 

The Randomness:

1.  Mike Tyson is "doing great" after neck surgery for his degenerative disk. STORY

 

FAB CHICKS: Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington & Susan L. Taylor Are Honorees For Black Girls Rock 2012!

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:29 PM PDT

Actress Kerry Washington and singers Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick are among the women being honored at this year's Black Girls Rock! awards ceremony.  Find out more about the honorees inside...

Founder and CEO Beverly Bond's BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2012 special is set to tape at the Loews Paradise Theatre October 13 in New York City this year. Airing on BET on November 4, 2012 @ 8:00 pm/ET, the show features heartfelt performances, tributes and special awards to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women of color.

Actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King are returning to co-host this year’s awards show which will honor Grammy Award-winning music legend Dionne Warwick – Living Legend Award; actress Kerry Washington – Star Power Award; magazine editor, writer and journalist Susan Taylor – Inspiration Award; singer-songwriter Alicia Keys – Rock Star Award; and human rights activists and doctors, Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughters – Social Humanitarian Award.  

And there will be performances by Brandy, India.Arie, Keyshia Cole and Ciara.  

Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials and BET, spoke of the event

 “We’re thrilled to once again partner with Beverly Bond and her fantastic organization to bring to the screen the 2012 edition of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! It’s truly an honor to recognize our celebrants who have accomplishments in a wide variety of fields. Look for some very special performances from an array of genres. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is empowering, uplifting, fun…and perfect on BET!”

Of course, we already know black girls rock.  Will you be watching?

 

The Randomness:

1.  Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber will perform at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.  Story.

REMEMBER HER?: Karyn White Gears Up For A Come Back...New Show & New “Carpe Diem” Album

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:36 PM PDT

After a 17-year absence from the music industry, singer Karyn White is returning in a big way with an episode of TV One's "Life After" and a new cd named Carpe Diem. Get the deets inside...

R&B songstress Karyn White, who had the song "Superwoman" we all belted out along with the radio back in the day, is set to return to the music industry on October 22 with a new album.

Distributed through Lightyear/EMI and her own Karyn White Enterprises, Carpe Diem features her upcoming single “Seize The Day."

And more good news for fans.....the premiere of TV One’s “Life After” series will feature Karyn on October 22.  The diva shared,

“I’m so happy to be back doing what I love to do (sing) I can’t wait to get out on the road so I can personally thank all of my friends and fans who have supported me on Facebook, Twitter, my website & other social media outlets even before I hit the airwaves. I’m so grateful for this second chance and I am encouraging everyone to dream and seize the day! Carpe Diem.”

Welcome Back!

Diddy & Baby Mama Sarah + Chris & Karrueche PARTY IT UP At Compound In ATL

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:49 PM PDT

There was a lot of partying going down in Atlanta this past weekend surrounding the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards.  And Chris Brown & his girlfriend Karrueche and lots of celebs hit up Compound Saturday night.  And interestingly, Diddy was spotted partying with his baby moms Sarah--with no Cassie in sight.

 

Pics insdie...

 

While Chris was busy keeping the party going in Compound Saturday night, his girlfriend Karrueche sat and chilled with her friends:

And we spot another one of Diddys baby mamas spending some time with him.  Sarah, who lives in Atlanta and has their baby girl Chance Combs, was right next to Diddy's side all night partying.  Very interesting...

As for everybody else:

Wiz Khalifa was there solo since he had to leave his very pregnant fiancee Amber Rose back in L.A.

Flo Rida was spotted getting close to a chick who WASN'T his girlfriend Melyssa Ford.

You know what Kenny Burns?  I'm not going to even address this smedium bedazzled golden foolery today.  You do you boo.  Because it's obvious your friends have a disdain for you...no matter ow nice you are.

Jeezy rocked his Air Yeezy 2's for the party.

Bu Thiam was here without his girlfriend Tracee Ellis Ross.

"Love & Hip Hop ATL" star MiMi Faust was there sans Stevie and with her girls.

Her co-star Benzino was there too.

 

Fat Joe was there to party.

Miguel was spotted canoodling with a chick in the club.  Hmmm....

Tell us how you really feel.

The Radomness:

1.  Matt Barnes' arrest video is now out.  And it shows him getting extra livid with the cop who pulled him over.  STORY

Miguel OPENS UP About 7 YEAR Relationship & Marriage, PERFORMS "Adorn" On "WENDY"

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:19 PM PDT

As he continues his Kaleidoscope Dream promotions (in stores today) Miguel chatted with Hot 97's Cipha Sounds, Rosenberg and K.Foxx this AM where he talked about his relationship with his girlfriend of 7 years and if a wedding is in the future.  Watch the interview inside and see his "Adorn" performance on "WENDY."

 

When speaking about relationships and his latest album, R&B singer Miguel revealed today that he's been dating the same chick, who's an actress and a model, for seven years!  Who knew???  Well, we kinda did after he popped off about girlfriend Nazanin last year, but now we know it's real.  And apparently it's very serious.

He says they broke up for one year but, "We don't count that."  And when asked if there are wedding bells in the future he said, "Soon.  I think its time." He added, "I can't say exactly when but I just feel like it should be."

He also revealed that he is a fan of Jack Daniels and 40 ounces of O.E. beer.  

Watch the interview here:

 

And later this AM.......

Miguel stopped by "Wendy" where he performed "Adorn" and also talked to her about his 7-year relationship saying, "I really want to make an honest woman of her and honest man of myself." Watch the performance above (until better video surfaces).

 

UPDATE: Lil' Scrappy's ARREST Due To MISSED Parole Check-In!

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:33 PM PDT

 

It turns out that Lil' Scrappy's probation violaton arrest yesterday stemmed from not maintaining contact with his probation officer.  Get more on the story inside..... 

We told you yesterday that Lil' Scrappy was arrested for violating parole stemming from a 2008 marijuana possession case, and now we know more details.  

Two weeks ago, he filed documents with the DeKalb County Superior Court asking that his warrant be recalled even though he admits he missed a "check-in" meeting with his probation officer on August 9, 2012.   He told the court it was an honest mistake as he had been on non-reporting status for a year and a half and didn't know a check-in date had been made.  

Because a judge hadn't ruled on his request by yesterday, the cops had a valid reason to arrest him. As for now, he's still in jail.

But there's more.....Mama Dee put her two cents in about the arrest saying on V103 in Atlanta this morning, “These are judges and people that we elect to run the city that are legalized pimpin’. But they gonna lock up illegal pimpin because they ain’t getting a dime!

She added, “I will be there to see my son [in jail] cause I don’t care. I will go up against a saber-toothed tiger for mine – knowing I’m fin’ to die!”

MaMa Dee...once a pimp...you always have a pimp mind.  Alrighty then.....

GORGEOUS ALERT: Joan Smalls COVERS "Harper's Bazaar" UK October 2012 ISSUE

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:12 PM PDT

Fashion industry "it" girl/model Joan Smalls covers the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar UK.  See her getting glammed up in the hottest looks for fall inside.....

Joan Smalls, one of the most popular models in the world, covers the October 2012 issue of the UK's Harper's Bazaar.  And she's getting her slim curves around as she's also the new host, alongside model Karlie Kloss, of MTV.com's re-loaded "House of Style."

But the Puerto Rican bombshell's new black and white spread in Harper's Bazaar UK is nothing short of gorgeous:

Joan, who's appeared in ads for for Estee Lauder, Givenchy, H&M, Fendi, Calvin Klein Jeans, Lacoste and Chanel this year, also walked in at least 38 shows this year alone.

She also revealed how she keeps her figure saying, "Four years ago, it hit home that my body is part of my business so looking after it became part of my lifestyle. I started training with Mark Gordon [the personal trainer who works with many top catwalk models]. Personally, I put importance on every aspect of modeling and taking care of my physique is one of them."

Gorgeous!

 

Photos via Harper's Bazaar UK/Sebastian Faena

DO WE LOVE IT: Ashanti Ft. R. Kelly -- "That's What We Do"

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:38 PM PDT

Ashanti Douglas has a new track she just dropped with the Pied Piper.  Check out their "What We Do" duet inside...

Ashanti tapped R. Kelly to accompany her on her brand new "What We Do" track.  The singing chick is signed to Entertainment 1 Records where she is gearing up to release her BRAVEHEART album in January 2013.

It's a usual Ashanti sound and she's singing about what she does as a person in love.  So...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

 

MUSIC FAB: Big Boi's "Mama Told Me" FT. Kelly Rowland + Beyonce's "Best Thing I Never Had" Director's Cut Video

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Big Boi has released a hot new 80's-inspired track featuring Kelly Rowland called "Mama Told Me." Listen to the song inside and watch Beyonce's unreleased Director's cut for her "Best Thing I Never Had" video.

 

As he preps for the November 13th release of his upcoming Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors disc, Big Boi has revealed the disc's latest single, "Mama Told Me" featuring Kelly Rowland.  Produced by The Flush Music, the track has 80's inflections of the Minneapolis sound over lush drum beats. 

Big Boi excitedly tweeted the single's cover art saying, “Official first single off #ViciousLiesandDangerousRumors. ‘Mama Told Me’ feat @kellyrowland”

Listen to the track below:

 

In other music news.....

 

Kelly's bestie Beyonce has an unreleased Director's cut for her "Best Thing I Never Had" video hat just hit the net.  Shot by Diane Martel, folks will remember Beyonce wearing a gorgeous Vera Wang wedding gown and donning sexy lingerie in the clip.  Watch it above.

Bow WOW: Rapper's $4K/Month Salary & Lack Of Finances OUTED, Ordered To Pay Child Support!

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:31 PM PDT

If you were just as baffled as we were as to why Bow Wow took the job as one of the new hosts of "106 & Park", we may just have some insight.  Check out why the "Shorty Like Mine" rapper was just ordered to pay child support yesterday...plus what he told the judge is in his bank account!

 

Rapper Bow Wow found himself in court yesterday negotiating a deal with his video vixen baby mama Joie on child support.  And, apparently, the accusations Joie's sister made a while back about Bow Wow not giving money or quality time to his 1-year-old daughter Shai, are true.

Bow Wow--Shad Moses--volunteered to pay $3K a month in child support after going back and forth in court.  Bow Wow told the judge, though, that he only has $1500 in his bank account.  We can only wonder if he stashed some other money elsewhere because for him to be claiming everywhere that he's balling so far out of control....we beg to differ. 

Oh, there's more.  Paperwork also revealed that Bow gets a salary of $4,000 a month from Cash Money records, and his Jeep is leased. 

So how can he afford $3K a month child support on $4K a month salary and a rented Jeep?  Monday evening, after court, Bow Wow made his surprise debut as the newest co-host of "106 & Park."  TMZ reports he kept this a secret from Joie and the judge.  The judge also ordered him to pay $11,000 in back child support.  Which means he hasn't been paying properly since Shai was born.

This $3K/month support could increase when the judge makes a more permanent decision in December.

Wow.  Interesting the lengths certain men can go to just to avoid financially supporting their child.  Perhaps there are some secret accounts where the rest of his money is being held so he can give directly to his child instead.  But who knows...

 
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