| Reginae Carter Turns 14 With A SKATE PARTY--Toya, Lil Wayne, Lauren London, Kandi, Nivea, OMG Girlz & More CELEBRATE! Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:52 AM PST 
After a big Cinderella style 13th birthday party, Toya Carter threw her cutie of a 14-year-old, Reginae, a classic skate party in Atlanta. And all her friends and fam, including her papa Lil Wayne, Lauren London & Nivea and their kids, the OMG Girlz, Rasheeda, Kandi and plenty more, came out to celebrate. Pics inside... It was another big family affair for Reginae Carter's 14th birthday yesterday. Lil Wayne's ex-wife and baby mamas seem to have become good friends over the years, so it was nothing new for Toya Wright, Lauren London & Nivea to hang out like old times at Nae's skate party last night.  
But it was Nae's daddy Weezy who showed up to make her night, of course. Cute Saints themed cake. 
Toya's girls Sheneka Adams, Danielle and more posed it up with the birthday girl. 
Reality stars Rasheeda & Kandi were there of course. 
Rasheeda brought Kirk and the whole fam, and Kandi brought daughter Riley. 
Nae's besties Zonnique, Lo and the OMG Girlz were all there to have some fun. Cute gals. 
Weezy brought YMCMB rapper Lil Chuckee to the party. 
And Nae's stepdad Memphitz was spotted skating it up. And sent her a sweet tweet yesterday morning: I know you're not gonna see this until on the way to school in the am but here goes! HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAE!!!!!!!!!! The Big 14 Today!! I know you'll Live it Wisely! Love You Kidd!! > Proud StepDadGram!!
Awww.   Sarah's (not pictured) son Baby Tunie was at the party skating around with Toya.  And Weezy's mom Ms. Cita was spotted skating with one of her grandsons Neal. 
And if a big celeb filled skate party wasn't enough, Reginae copped a brand new cute pup for another birthday gift as well. Happy B-day! Pics: Instagram  |
| Daniel "Bobbie" Gibson Expresses His LOVE For Wife Keyshia Cole With A TATTOO Of Her FACE! Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:07 AM PST 
NBA baller Daniel "Boobie" Gibson proved his devotion to his wife, songstress Keyshia Cole by inking the singer's face on his arm. See his new tattoo inside..... 
With her Woman to Woman disc sitting comfortably on the Billboard R&B Charts at #2, Keyshia Cole is also sitting comfortably on the arm of her husband Daniel "Bobbie" Gibson. Daniel, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently inked Keyshia's face on his arm and Keyshia tweeted, “And I loooooooove my baby! (My voice).” We now these two love their tatts and all...but when will this tatt-of-faces trend end? Bonus: Keyshia Cole took to her Twitter account recently to address the circulation of a photo that shows a woman (who looks like Keyshia) performing oral sex. Because the woman in the pic had blond hair and a tattoo on her left arm, it did look like it could be Keyshia...but clearly it's not. Keyshia addressed the photo yesterday saying, 
After her first tweet, Keyshia returned to share that the false photo was sent to her husband. 
At this point, there's no question that the woman in the pic WAS NOT Keyshia as a Twitter user @RedHeadMari has come forward and confessed that it was HER in the pic and her ex-boyfriend leaked it. She even apologized to Keyshia saying, “I’m so sorry I really am, it is soo embarrassing, I was 17 1/2 in the picture, I’m 20 years old now…I’m so sorry. Thanks for being understanding. I know you’re a newlywed & I would never do that to you, I love you!!!”
Foolery...  |
| REALITY FAB: Kimora's NEW "House Of Fab" Reality Show Promo + RUMOR CONTROL--NO Decisions Made On "R&B Divas" Season 2 Cast Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:29 AM PST 
Kimora Lee Simmons is back in the reality saddle. And this time, she's making it more business than personal. Get the deets and first promo pic (above) from "House of Fab", plus rumor control on "R&B Divas" casting news.... Newly single Kimora has confirmed she's moving on with her newest reality show. It's called "Kimora: House of Fab" and she dished to WWD what it's all about: My businesses have evolved a bit. My former life is gone. I have sold all of those companies from my prior life, and my new project is JustFab.com. This is all about fashion and the tech sector, and how I have married fashion to the tech aspect, and that’s a big thing,” said Simmons, who continued, “This is an office environment with more of an ensemble. It is more like ‘The Office’ or ‘Ugly Betty.’ It is a team of people at all times, with lots of coming and going. It is less of my kids and my personal side.”
The show tapes at the JustFab.com Manhattan Beach, CA offices, as she's the current President & Creative Director of the shoe company. She dished on the decision to make this series more business-focused than her previous "Life In The Fab Lane" series: “I want this to be educational about what I choose. Yes, I’m quirky, loud and crazy. Yes, my kids are fun, but there is nothing disrespectful. It is done with integrity. There is nothing I can’t look back on when I’m 40 or 50 or that my mom can’t see.”
She tweeted a pic of herself filming some confessionals for the show. And there will be eight 1-hour long episodes. The show will premiere Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. on the Style Network. We'll be watching... 
The "R&B Divas" are prepping their next season of drama on TV One. And earlier this week, we posted that sites were reporting that two new divas--Angie Stone & Sunshine Anderson--were asked to join the cast. It was also reported that Faith was not returning. A member of the executive production team now tells TheYBF.com the deal. "I'm not sure who [those sites] got that info from, the info is not accurate," the source tells us. "Our team (the producers and network) is still having ongoing dialog about Season 2 Atlanta. There have been NO offers made to any new ladies at this time. Faith Evans is still a part of the cast. But as for Nicci, she's still axed from the cast, as we previously reported.  |
| FLAUNTING IT? Rihanna Posts Photo KISSING Chris Brown Posted: 30 Nov 2012 06:28 AM PST 
Rihanna has posted a photo showing her kissing the head of a man who bears a striking resemblance to Chris Brown. So we're gonna go with the fact it's him, despite his face not being shown. See the controversial pic inside..... Last night, Chris Brown's 'Carpe Diem' European tour rolled through Frankfurt, Germany and was such a success that he got a congratulatory kiss from a very special "friend." This must have been where she was off to after recovering from sickness earlier this week and leaving her London hotel at 2AM. Rihanna posted a photo of herself kissing the pop star's forehead and said..... 
Though they seem to be taking baby steps toward easing the public into what seems to be a rekindling of their relationship, fans across the world are surely going to have their own opinions about their display of friendship. And since they seem to hate people commenting on their business...why flaunt it on the WORLD wide web? Just wondering. Speak on it...your thoughts?  |
| Chris Brown & Big Sean COVER The December/January Issue Of "XXL" Magazine + Wiz Khalifa's "Rise Above" Ft. Pharrell & Amber Rose Posted: 29 Nov 2012 06:09 PM PST 
Chris Brown and Big Sean grace separate covers of "XXL" Magazine as both artists reflect on their success in the music business. Find out what they shared inside and listen to Wiz Khalifa's "Rise Above" featuring Pharrell, Tuki Carter and Amber Rose. In the December/January issue of "XXL" (on shelves December 4th) Chris Brown wrote his own cover story where he talks about his past mistakes, how he's grown emotionally and some of his public outburst. Here are the highlights:
On his critics
“In the beginning, I used to be hot. I’m normal. I’m human, so if anybody says something that’s a lie, I’m numb to it. I’ve smartened up.”
On his fight with Drake
“A lot of people wanna know about the whole situation with me, Drake and Meek Mill. At the end of the day, I’m me, they’re them. They rap, I sing. Totally different caliber. I rap, I play around on mixtapes. But our words don’t collide as much as you’d think.” On his emotional growth
“I haven’t been as mature and thought out in the past, so, me growing now, it’s showing my progression. I used to use my Twitter account to vent, but now I mostly use it for marketing and promotions. Even if the media asks me something, if it’s cool then it’s, ‘What’s up?’ But if it’s anything that’s too negative, I don’t care to respond.” On his feelings about love
“One thing people often want me to talk about is my public love life. When it comes to my love life, the perception seems as though I am a player. But that’s not true. Love is something I am still learning. It’s just an obstacle that I haven’t yet mastered. I think that’s my biggest hurdle in life.” On his artwork
“I use music or painting as my outlet to get through the confusion. I try to promote positivity and love.” 
On the dual cover of XXL, G.O.O.D. Music star Big Sean gears up for the release of his second album, Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player, due out in early 2013. He tells the mag about his upbringing and how it influenced him as an artist. Here are the highlights. On his responsibility
“It’s deeper than just comin’ up or making money. We got the potential and opportunities to change the world—and still have fun with it. It’s a responsibility that I feel like I’m willing to take.” How Detroit influenced his artistry “I took all my experiences from Detroit and incorporated them into who I am today. From partying to inspiration to sharing times about being broke to love to the dope boys, paper chasers. I would see all the players rocking furs and gators. I’ve seen people get killed. I’ve seen people spend crazy money. I’ve seen poor people. I give every aspect of the city in my music. They need somebody to tell that story.”
And in music news.... With Wiz Khalifa’s ‘O.N.I.F.C.’ set for release on next Tuesday, December 4th, and his wedding a few weeks away, he's dropped a new track called "Rise Above." The song features Pharrell, Tuki Carter and Wiz's fiancee Amber Rose. Amber does a little rap at the end of the song and surprise, surprise....it isn't that bad. The Randomness: 1. Halle Berry and Gabe Aubry "might" have come to an agreement. Story.  |
| NEWS: Joe Jackson Recovering After 'MILD STROKE' Posted: 29 Nov 2012 05:31 PM PST 
Joe Jackson reportedly suffered a stroke today and is currently being treated at a Las Vegas hospital. Details inside... The 83-year-old patriarch of the Jackson family, Joe, is now recovering in a Las Vegas hospital. CNN reports: Joe "is in very good spirits" and expects to be sent home from the hospital Friday, said the source, who asked not to be identified. Fox News reports he's been struggling with his health for a while: “He's in ‘serious’ condition. Joe has been struggling with his health a lot over the past three or four months,” said the source. “The good thing is that he was taken immediately to the hospital as he was with a couple of people at the time.”
This is his third mild stroke in the past 5 years. No comment has been made from members of the family yet. Hope he gets well soon.  |
| CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE! First Lady Michelle Obama UNVEILS Holiday Goodies Posted: 29 Nov 2012 04:25 PM PST 
FLOTUS Michelle Obama unveil this year's gingerbread White House during an event attended by military families. See the cutesy photos from inside the decked out White House... 
It's Christmas time at The White House... 
And FLOTUS Michelle Obama invited a few military families over to celebrate the season and preview the holiday decorations. 
During the celebration, Mrs. Obama unveiled the 300lb gingerbread replica of the White House with First Dog Bo standing out front. 
The gorgeous (and edible) replica is housed in the State Dining Room. 
Bo accompanied Mrs. O (looking fab in a gold Michael Kors suit) as she greeted the children of the men and women in the military. 
And after a preview of the "Joy to All" holiday decorations, Mrs. Obama made a few crafts and decorated candy with the kids.  
Wouldn't we all love a piece of holiday candy decorated by the First Lady? Fab times! Watch video of the holiday party here: Photos via AP/Getty Images  |
| Fantasia POPS OFF On Baby's Daddy Antwaun's Family...After She Shows They're STILL Together Posted: 29 Nov 2012 03:09 PM PST 
Fantasia has some words for everybody that has a problem with her still (apparently) being with Antwaun Cook--the man she had a child with while he was still married to his wife Paula. So check out how she popped off on a member of his family on Instagram...and flaunted a pic of the twosome spending Thanksgiving together... So we're still doing this apparently. While most of us thought Antwaun and Fantasia were done for good after her suicide scare, pregnancy and getting sued by his wife, things apparently are still poppin' in South Carolina. After receiving some scathing messages from an alleged aunt of Antwaun, she posted the above pic of she and 'Twaun cuddled up on Thanksgiving saying, "RUN and TELL THAT." The messages written by Vickie Henry caused Antwaun to delete all his social media accounts, but Fanny stil had some things to say, like telling her to come to her house and confront her "woman to woman." She also said Antwaun's family likes to smile in her face when they come see their son Dallas, but talks mess behind her back about "how many pics Antwaun is given of his son."  
Sigh. Meanwhile, Fanny posted these pics of Antwaun with Dallas at a b-ball game and her with her daughter Zion all right before the situation:   She said: "Thank You!!! You Always support Us....Blue Hair, Sunny Day, kids Fam and MY LOVE.. Cant get any better" The drama continues... Pics: Instagram  |
| VH1 Exposes The "DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS" Of "LAHH ATL" + Naomi Campbell And Kate Moss GO TOPLESS For "INTERVIEW" Magazine (NSFW) Posted: 29 Nov 2012 02:18 PM PST 
As they prep for season 2 of "LAHH ATL" VH1 is rolling out a special called “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Dirty Little Secrets” to give insider access to the guilty pleasure. Get the deets on the show inside and see Naomi Campbell's topless INTERVIEW cover with Kate Moss (NSFW). 
Everyone's favorite mess of a reality show "LAHH ATL" is revving up for season two. But before that happens, VH1 has put together a special called “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Dirty Little Secrets.” Airing on Sunday, December 16 at 8PM, the special will reveal insider infomation about the show and it's stars through never before seen footage, casting tapes, interviews, bloopers and deleted scenes. Fans will also get updates on their favorite characters and will hopefully it will touch on the numerous Twitter beefs and verbal wars that broke out off camera. We'd love to hear Stevie J. speak about Joseline blasting him for using drugs and messing with dudes....allegedly. And there will also be an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming “Love & Hip Hop” Season 3 and a behind the scenes look at the taping of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” Season 2. Check out the production pics.... 
And in magazines..... 
Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss show they still have the goods to stir up a little controversy as they both went topless for the latest cover of INTERVIEW magazine. The photo, which covers the German and Russian editions of the mag, shows Naomi lying on her side with her still perky chi chis fully exposed while Kate lues behind her provocatively. Inside the mag, the ladies chat about a number of subjects including racism in the industry. KATE: Did it feel like a battle you were fighting? And are you still fighting for equality in fashion? NAOMI: It felt… I can’t say that the word battle is the right word but it definitely felt like it was an uphill struggle for something. I felt like I had to do what I had to do for my race and to keep awareness out there.
Still ooking good ladies.... Photos via Stefan Springman  |
| Kenya Moore DISHES On SKIN Probs And Drama With Porsha On "WENDY" + Azealia Banks Rocks ASOS' "FASHION UP" Posted: 29 Nov 2012 12:25 PM PST 
Azealia Banks stars in the new ASOS Christmas campaign and covers their "Fashion Up" January 2013 issue. See the pics inside and watch tv's newest reality tv diva Kenya Moore (looking stunning in yellow by the way) chat with Wendy Williams about everything we've been wondering about....
Kenya Moore stopped by "WENDY" this morning to dish on her love life, her RHOA fights and about Wendy shading her about her skin. Last week, Wendy made some comments about Kenya wearing a lot of makeup to cover up her "bad skin," and Kenya admitted to having breakouts sometimes. But honestly, chick is absolutely gorgeous with a bangin' body so if that's people's only complaint... When Wendy asked her how she felt about being described as a mean girl, Kenya said "I can say this, I don't play for the cameras. What you see is who I am, but I have to say I think the mean girl reputation is not deserved." Really? She added that she would never tear another black woman down. Aside form those "Coochie Crack" screams... She did reveal her distaste for fellow castmate Porsha Stewart. And can we blame her? Kenya threw a few verbal jabs at Porsha about being naive but the big kicker was when she said she felt Porsha was single handedly ruining the legacy of her grandfather, civil rights leader Hosea Williams. Oh, and that Porsha is playing the 20-something card when she's actually 31. Womp.
Kenya added that while Porsha is riding the coattails of her husband and her late grandfather, Kenya herself is a girl from Detroit who built herself from the ground up. "Some people work for a living, and some people twerk for a living." DOUBLE WOMP. Wendy also talked about the "possible" storyline of Kenya trying to make a move on Phaedra Parks' husband Apollo. Of course, Kenya didn't reveal anything, but she did encourage fans to stay tuned and to NOT believe what Phaedra's been saying. Watch the clip above with Kenya telling Wendy to check her roots to prove she's rocking her real hair. In other interviews..... 
We told you previously about Twitter-beefing rapper Azealia Banks hooking up with ASO,S and now we have the remaining final photos from her "Fashion Up" cover shoot and Christmas campaign for the clothing company (one of our faves). "Fashion Up," an entertainment mag available for download on the iPhone and iPad, caught up with Azealia as she finishes her debut album and talked about her music, her fashion and how she created her image. Here are the highlights: On her album:
“I’m taking a lot of risks with this record, but music is so personal. I’m nervous, I’m excited, and there’s this crazy adrenaline. I’m sleeping in the studio, I have knots in my throat and I’m so anxious, I’m a nervous wreck.” On the fashion industry:
“I feel like it’s created this thing for me to stand on that I didn’t even intend to have as a musician, but when it’s time to make your album, you make your album” On success:
“Sometimes I feel like I float in an out of different personalities. As a kid, I was a big thinker – I was always daydreaming of being rich. Its kind of weird, I feel like I’ve willed this life. I feel like I’ve done enough work and enough music and now Azealia Banks is a name. I’m not just some up and coming person. I feel I can do anything right now, with concentration, will and hard work.” On her stage outfits:
“I would say I’m fashionable, but I’m not a fashion queen. I don’t really think about it too much. I have a friend in New York who I’ll give $5,000 and she’ll come back with loads of stuff for me to try on. But the last thing I bought myself were these sparkly Miu Miu shoes that I picked up in Hawaii. Sparkly glitter shoes!”
 
Azealia stars in the ASOS #bestnightever holiday campaign with singer Ellie Goulding and model Charlotte Free. 
 
Loves it. BONUS: Singers Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo sat down with Wendy Williams for their first interview as a couple yesterday morning. The adorable pair talked about how they met and revealed it wasn't love at first sight. Jordin said, "We both did a show in Bahamas last year…and it was awesome but we met each other before but we just saw each other in passing. He invited me to the after party." And from that moment, sparks began to fly. Jason revealed that he just bought his huge dream home in Miami and Jordin will def have a place for "her things" there. Not mad at that. Jordin also touched on a special moment with Whitney Houston on the set of Sparkle where the legendary diva offer her words of encouragement that made her burst into tears. Watch the clip above.... Photos via Tyrone Lebon  |
| SPOTTED: Eve Making Her Rounds In NYC, Dishes On Interracial Relationship Posted: 29 Nov 2012 11:18 AM PST 
We haven't seen Eve out and about in a while. But the rapstress was spotted leaving out of the Trump Soho Hotel in NYC yesterday as she headed out to do a few appearances. And if you're wondering if she's looking a bit thicker than usual, we were wondering the same thing. Check out the pics, plus our pregnancy suspicions inside...  Eve was spotted around NYC yesterday without her longtime boyfriend Maximillion. She rocked a cozy down coat and her black & red starred Givenchy bag while leaving her hotel on the way to an interview with Sway on MTV's RapFix, a radio interview with Hot 97, and then to the studio to work on her music.  
Maybe it's just us, but chick (who is rocking new bangs) seems rounder and thicker than usual...and was mighty adamant about blocking her midsection from the flashing lights of the paparazzi. 
Hmmm. We checked out what she's been up to lately to see if we could get any clues, and recently, she appears to have downed a few martinis at a friend's birthday party: 
If she was drinking at all...it very well could have been non-alcoholic. But who knows. We'll keep her off of Preggers Watch...for now. BONUS: Check out Eve's first VIDDY vid she recorded from the studio last night: And check out Eve on Hot 97 giving up the goods about her relationship with the extremely rich Maximillion Cooper: “For me, it’s weird that I’m with a white dude. Trust me. I look at him sometimes and I’m like, ‘You are so white.’ I’m the first black girl he’s ever been with, so we are learning. … I don’t let him dance. I tell him, look like a pimp, I will dance around you. He can do a lot of things, but he can’t dance.”
Pics: FAME/Splash/Twitter  |
| "REAL HUSBAND" Boris Kodjoe GETS TUXED For "DENIM" Magazine, Chats About FAMILY And FATHERHOOD Posted: 29 Nov 2012 10:38 AM PST 
Boris Kodjoe, who stars in BET's upcoming comedy series "Real Husbands of Hollywood", appears in the latest issue of DENIM Magazine. Find out how he spends his family time and his definition of fatherhood inside.... 
Still ridiculously sexy isn't he? Boris Kodjoe dons some dapper formal wear from his "World of Alfa" clothing line in the latest issue of DENIM Magazine. In the issue, he talks about his upcoming tv series "Real Husbands of Hollywood" (starring Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, J.B. Smoove, Duane Martin, and Robin Thicke) and about his life off camera. Boris, who prides himself on being a devoted father to his daughter & son, was asked what it meant to him. "My definition of a father is simply being present." He added that he enjoys playing board games, reading stories, bike rides and playing sports with his wife Nicole Ari Parker and their kids. Fans of Boris and the other fellas can catch them on the hilarious semi-scripted reality spoof "Real Husbands of Hollywood" premieing on Jan.15, 2013 on B.E.T. And in addition to the BET show, Boris is also filming the Zane film adaption Addicted. Yes please.
Photos via Will Sterling / Styling by J Bolin
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| Nicki Minaj LAUNCHES "Pink Friday" Fragrance In Australia, PRESENTS At The 2012 ARIA Awards + Steven Tyler APOLOGIZES For Offending Nicki Posted: 29 Nov 2012 09:53 AM PST 
Nicki Minaj launched her "Pink Friday" fragrance Down Under and made an appearance at the 2012 ARIA Awards today. Peep her wacky outfits inside and find out about Steven Tyler apologizing for his comments about her. 
Hours ago (since Australia is 14 hours ahead of the East Coast here in the States), Nicki Minaj appeared on stage at the Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia for the 2012 ARIA (The Australian Recording Industry Association Music) Awards. 
At this point we've come to expect Nicki to wear something...interesting...and her psychedelic fringe dress and leggings did not disappoint. She looks like a shedding pelican though. And that wasn't the only wacky outfit down under for Nicki...... 
Earlier in the day, the Barb launched her "Pink Friday" fragrance at Myer Sydney City while looking like a quilted doll. She tweeted: “So in love w/my Australian fans. Thank you so much for coming to Myer’s today for the fragrance launch. You guys were incredible.”
She blew tons of kisses and made her signature faces as fans and Barbz snapped photos of their leader. Really wondering where this dress came from...or if it's several kiddie comforters sewn together. In other Nicki news..... 
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has responded about Nicki Minaj taking offense to his comments about her being and "Idol" judge. He told Canada's eTalk, 'It was a moment, I’m sorry if it was taken wrong. But I’m the furthest from a racist. I’m not sure how she got that from me saying "I’m not sure she would have judged Bob Dylan". I was just saying if Bob Dylan came on the show he would have been thrown off. Maybe I spoke out of turn but a racist I’m not.'
Although we never thought Steven's comments were racist, it's great to see him apologize for possibly being offensive. Photos via Getty Images  |
