The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• COUPLEDOM: Kanye & Kim And Dr. Dre & Nicole In London + NeNe & Gregg Hits The Streets In LA
• FOOLISH ACTIVITIES: Katt Williams PIMP SLAPPED With $5 Million LAWSUIT For ASSAULTING Female Assistant
• 2012 Soul Train Awards: Couple Shorty Da Prince & Paigion Of "106 & Park" BOO'D UP, Lil Mama STEPS Her Game Up, Fantasia's NEW BOD & More
• NEWEST ADDITION: Daphne Wayans LUNCHES With "Hollywood Exes" Castmates Andrea Kelly & Sheree Fletcher
• Frank Ocean HANGS OUT With Karl Lagerfeld In PARIS + Chrissy Teigen's SEXY Bikini Shoot With J. B. Smoove
• MUSIC FAB: Alicia Keys' "Brand New Me" + Azealia Banks' "Fierce" Video
• ON THE SET: Meagan Good's FIRST PICS From The "Deception" SET
• Chris Brown Explains His Relationship With Rihanna...Again + Drops New "Nobody's Perfect" Track
• T-Boz GOES IN On Nicki Minaj And Oversexed Pop Chicks, DISHES On Plans For New TLC Album
• BACK IN THE MIX: Tyga's Baby Mama Blac Chyna Flaunts Post Baby Bod At The Club

COUPLEDOM: Kanye & Kim And Dr. Dre & Nicole In London + NeNe & Gregg Hits The Streets In LA Posted: 10 Nov 2012 07:57 AM PST Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted in London with the rest of the Kardashian clan recently.  See pics of the family inside along with Dr. Dre and his wife Nicole also across the pond.  Plus, NeNe Leakes and Gregg were spotted dining in LA. Camera-loving couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted in London yesterday.  Soaking up the camera flashes as usual.  Kanye was out with the klan he hopes to make his future in-laws it seems.  His girl just needs to get divorced first.... Kim looked chic in a revealing velvet catsuit while Ye kept it simple with jeans and a blazer. The couple has just finished dining at the ritzy Hakkasan restaurant for the second time this week in Mayfair with other members of the Kardashian family including Khloe, Kourtney and Scott Disick.   After the dinner, the entire family walked into Sainsbury grocery store and walked up and down the aisles as if there were on a field trip!  We guess they were cruising for late night snacks...   Also in London...... Dr. Dre and his wife Nicole Threatt also took some time away from LA and jetted across the pond. The fab couple was in town to promote the new line of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones and to find the stars of the next Beats Solo HD TV commercial.      And Nicole showed how "supportive" she is for her husband's business ventures by posing for one of the promo billboards.  Sweet! The couple later partied at the Rose Club in London's West End.   And in LA..... NeNe Leakes was spotted leaving BOA Steakhouse with "ex" husband Gregg and son Brentt.  She said in recent interviews and on this new season of "RHOA" that she's enjoying her "ex-husband's" company.  NeNe really seems to enjoy the LA life, so maybe her and Gregg can start over and give their marriage another try.  It would make for a nice BRAVO spinoff.  Hmmm....   The Randomness: 1.  The Braxtons are pitching a daytime talk show.  Story.   Photos via KP/Splash

FOOLISH ACTIVITIES: Katt Williams PIMP SLAPPED With $5 Million LAWSUIT For ASSAULTING Female Assistant Posted: 10 Nov 2012 05:51 AM PST   Comedian Katt Williams got hit with a $5 million lawsuit for allegedly hitting his female assistant. Get the deets inside.....   Having already seen his fair share of lawsuits, comedian Katt Williams was just hit with another one for allegedly hitting and injuring his female assistant. Melissa Ishage filed a $5 million lawsuit, according to TMZ, with the L.A. County Superior Court recently claiming Katt attacked and punched her causing "serious and permanent injuries."  Damn...did she not bring him his comb quickly enough? Melissa, who sought treatment at a hospital, says the cops were called but no one was arrested. For now, the incident is still under investigation. Neither Katt nor his reps have spoken out about the lawsuit.  Foolishness indeed.

2012 Soul Train Awards: Couple Shorty Da Prince & Paigion Of "106 & Park" BOO'D UP, Lil Mama STEPS Her Game Up, Fantasia's NEW BOD & More Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:30 PM PST All kinds of surprises hit the red carpet of the 2012 Soul Train Awards last night in Las Vegas.  From "106 & Park" hosts Shorty Da Prince & Paigion finally confirming their couple-status to Lil Mama making a head turning entrance (in a good way) to blasts from the past like Karyn White & Jody Watley.    We've got all the red carpet arrivals inside....   Well this explains why they ran a collabo internet campaign to become the newest hosts of BET's "106 & Park."  Shorty Da Prince & Paigion have been a couple for years, as we've learned from sources who have known them at their past job.  And last night, at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino at the Awards show, they put their coupledom on display for the first time. The twosome were boo'd up on the carpet and at the show all night....and made it known they have indeed been a couple for a while.  Interesting.   Paigion, in a contour leather sleeved dress from Zara, kicked it backstage with rapper Lil Mama.  And dare we say it....we had to do a double take!  Chick stepped her game ALL the way up:   Maybe it's the new blonde hair or good makeup (finally) or appropriate grown-up strapless gown she's wearing that's softened her look...but chick looks great.  Mad props to her styling team.  Hope she keeps it up! Another blonde bombshell last night was Keyshia Cole.  She rocked her ankle strap Charlotte Olympia heels with a little black one-sleeved cut-out Alexander Wang dress.  Nice look for her. Miguel brought Nazanin Mandi, his long time model girlfriend, along on the carpet with him.   Hey New Edition.    Faith Evans looked fab in a white front slit long sleeved dress with embellished shoulders.  Wish she would have worn sandals to soften the look even more.  John Legend was flying solo as his fiance Chrissy was off shooting an ad campaign. Fantasia has been working out extra hard these days.  So she showed off her new bod on the carpet last night.  She could have done without the tights in Vegas and been a little more revealing instead of church lady, but she looks good nonetheless.... The newly engaged "Vampire Diaries" star Kat Graham kept it extra colorful as always in a floral one shoulder dress with a sexy mile-high slit. Melanie Fiona was on trend with a mini lace white dress from Isabel Marant and a pair of extra hot Versace gold booties.  She paired her look with a vintage eel skin clutch. Elle Varner kept it chic in a black & white peplum dress. Ben Vereen looked like he was off to the Big Top. Ne-Yo was on hand to promote his R.E.D. album. Luke James kept it dapper in his tailored look and bowtie. Debra Lee is still pulling from her daughter's closet we see. Angie Stone has been looking great even years after her stint on "Celebrity Fit Club."  If only she could have chosen a better look for the formal occasion. Estelle rocked a textured one sleeved black mini dress.  We're not mad at it. Olympic gold medal swimmer Cullen Jones made his way to the carpet. Jimmy Jam flew solo on the carpet. Bill Bellamy brought his wife of over 10 years, Kristen.  Cute couple. Eric Benet was getting his sexy Prince-like stare on. Kenny Lattimore was there looking like he doesn't age.   SWV looked fab for the red carpet appearance.  Loving that the ladies are still in the mix. Alesha Renee tapped into her animalistic mood. MC Lyte proved she doesn't age either.  Work. Loving Goapele's chic white jumpsuit.  Perfect metallic belt and shoes to pair. Elise Neal must have found Toni Braxton's old "Unbreak My Heart" video dress.   Jody Watley is still fierce. Karyn White is still a diva.  The original "Superwoman" donned a young look for the carpet as she promoted her upcoming comeback album, Carpe Diem.   Anthony Hamilton hit the carpet. Marsha Ambrosius rocked a leather pencil skirt and cute Varsity jacket for the carpet. And TGT was 2/3 complete--Tank & Ginuwine hit the STA's but Tyrese was missing.  Looking good fellas. Pics: Getty The Randomness: 1.  Halle Berry lost her custody battle to bring Nahla to Paris with her & fiance Olivier.  Nahla wil have to stay in the USA. 2.  Maia Campbell is set to appear on Iyanla's "Fix My Fallen Star" show on OWN soon. STORY

NEWEST ADDITION: Daphne Wayans LUNCHES With "Hollywood Exes" Castmates Andrea Kelly & Sheree Fletcher Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:24 PM PST Daphne Wayans, the ex-wife of Keenan Ivory Wayans and the newest addition to "Hollywood Exes" was spotted with Andrea Kelly and Sheree Fletcher recently. See their pic inside....   "Hollywood Exes" Andrea Kelly (R. Kelly's ex) and Sheree Fletcher (Will Smith's ex) were joined by their new castmember and on screen bestie Daphne Wayans (Keenan Ivory Wayans) for lunch at Cuvee Restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA yesterday (pictured above).  Look like they're already off to a friendly start. The ladies are currently filming the 2nd season of their hit TV show, 'Hollywood Exes'.   Daphne (pictured above earlier this week at the 2nd Annual Inspiration Women Awards for the Susan G. Komen Foundation) spoke about her casting recently and said she's the only new addition. "I think I am the lucky one. It's just me." She also explained to RealityTea why she joined the series and what she hopes to bring to the table: "I'm very excited and I'm very proud of the work the women have done and I want to be a part of that. I want to be a part of this movement that changes the trajectory of what that genre of TV has been. People do what they do and I actually don't watch TV but in passing have seen some of it. I want to bring more value, whatever that means. Sometimes you go through something and you have an experience because it doesn't just help you, that experience serves to help someone else. It sounds kind of cliche to say, but it's the truth that's the value of the lesson going. We've all had that happen where someone comes into our lives and we just find a different viewpoint on how to handle something or a different way that something can be. Not necessarily right or wrong, but just different. And it may resonate with another person." Congrats Daphne!  Hope we find out some juicy ish about her ex....   Photos via London Entertainment / Splash News / FayesVision/WENN

Frank Ocean HANGS OUT With Karl Lagerfeld In PARIS + Chrissy Teigen's SEXY Bikini Shoot With J. B. Smoove Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:17 PM PST Frank Ocean was seen hanging out with Chanel & Fendi's head creative director Karl Lagerfeld in Paris recently.  Find out what they were up to and see Sports Illustrated model Chrissy Teigen wearing a super revealing coral bikini for an upcoming ad for Nike inside....   Frank Ocean may be the fashion industry's next hip hop muse as he was seen hanging out with Karl Lagerfeld at a Chanel event in Paris recently. As the fashion world has already embraced other stars like Kanye West and Azealia Banks (who performed at a few Chanel parties for Karl) the interest in Frank Ocean only seems natural. He has his own sense of style and is a bit of a rebel...things the fashion world often rewards.  We can only imagine what a Karl and Frank collab might look like.   Also, folks have been buzzing that we'll finally get to hear the long lost collab between Nas and Frank Ocean called “No Such Thing as White Jesus.” Music producer Hit-Boy tweeted the good news saying,    And on the November 12th pisode of "Gossip Girl," which is in its last season on the CW, the show will be featuring 5 of Frank's Channel Orange tracks throughout the show.  It's the first time an episode of the stylish drama will feature the music of one artist exclusively, and it also marks the first time that Frank’s music will be heard in a television series.  Congrats!   And in other fashion news.... John Legend's fiance Chrissy Teigen was spotted shooting an ad for Nike in Miami yesterday. She stars alongside actor and comedian J.B. Smoove ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") while rocking a peach bikini.   We're not sure how the ad will turn out but Chrissy tweeted, 'There are tall people involved."  Observant isn't she.... The Randomness: 1.  Someone needs to call Olivia Pope.  CIA Director Gen. Patraeus has resigned...because of an extra-marital affair!  STORY Photos via Ohpix/Bauer Griffin

MUSIC FAB: Alicia Keys' "Brand New Me" + Azealia Banks' "Fierce" Video Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:22 PM PST Alicia Keys just dropped her newest track "Brand New Me."  After performing it live at the iTunes Music Festival in London recently, she's debuting the studio version.  Check it inside, plus Azealia Banks' newest eye popping video for "Fierce."   Alicia is prepping to release her new album Girl On Fire (November 27).  So she's dropping her new music for her fans off the LP.  The newest is the studio version of "Brand New Me."  About the track Alicia said:   ‘Brand New Me’ is about the journey it takes to get to a place where you are proud to be a new you. There is nothing wrong with growing! There may be people in your life that knew you for a long time and they think of you only as the person you used to be and not the person you now are! And this song is a conversation introducing them to the new you! Where nothing can hold you back and no one can hold you down!   Sounds like Alicia is trying to get over all the bad press and controversial romantic decision and just become a new version of herself.  Good luck with that.  Check out the song above.       Azealia is still dropping plenty of visuals for her tracks off her Fantasea mixtape.  "Fierce" is the latest and it's just her and a leather couch having some fun.  The ASOS model looks to be wearing plenty of the British-based clothing company's threads during the vid as their logo pops up at the end. You feeling Harlem's sharp tounged feisty chick?

ON THE SET: Meagan Good's FIRST PICS From The "Deception" SET Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:43 AM PST Actress Meagan Good was spotted on the set of her new show "Deception" yesterday . See the first pics of the YBF chick on the job inside..... Yesterday, 31-year-old lead Meagan Good was spotted filming scenes for her upcoming NBC show "Deception" in NYC.   The newlywed actress stars alongside actor Laz Alonso.   The show's plot is about the daughter of a maid (Joanna Locasto, played by Meagan) who returns to her home years later as an undercover agent intent on solving the murder of wealthy heiress Vivian Bowers--who was also her childhood friend. While NBC is prepping for a major advertising campaign for the show, it reportedly gave the show a January 2013 premiere date. In case you missed it, meet Meagan's character Joanna Locasto in a special preview of "Deception" (formerly known as "Infamous"). The Randomness: 1.  Lakers head coach Mike Brown has just been FIRED after getting off to a 1-4 season.   STORY Photos via Zelig Shaul/ACE/INFphoto.com

Chris Brown Explains His Relationship With Rihanna...Again + Drops New "Nobody's Perfect" Track Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:13 AM PST Breezy wants everybody to listen up once and for all.  He has something to explain about his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rihanna.  Check out what Chris Brown just had to say this morning, plus his brand new track "Nobody's Perfect"... Chris rolled to Big Boy's Neighborhood on Power 106 in L.A. this AM to get some ish off his chest.  One of those things was another explanation about his status with Rihanna after he made it known he was stiil in love with her and broke up with Karrueche to "explore" things with the pop star. After Rih told Andy Cohen yesterday that she is NOT with Chris, he also confirmed that they are not together.  But said people need to butt out regardless. When asked if the twosome, who have a collabo on Rihanna's upcoming album, were back on: "No. I put a webisode out explaining my situation. And with that it's just me being honest with my self. Me and her have history and me and her will always be the best of friends. We're working on our friendship now. "Everyone feels so attached to this situation. It's still detrimental today, but that's why I'm doing the Genesse Center to show domestic violence is not okay. But as far as our personal life people got to give it a chance. Not even a chance, they need to shut the hell up. It's me. At the end of the day, whatever opinion they have ain't going to change nothing I'm doing...They're the fans, so sit back and watch. That's all you're doing anyway." So there you have it.   In other Breezy news, he's still releasing music left and right and this morning was no different.  He premiered his "Nobody's Perfect" track with Big Boy & the Neighborhood.  It will appear on his upcoming Carpe Diem album due out next year.  Breezy says stop judging him.  So check it.    You can check out the interview in full below:

T-Boz GOES IN On Nicki Minaj And Oversexed Pop Chicks, DISHES On Plans For New TLC Album Posted: 09 Nov 2012 09:26 AM PST TLC's T-Boz has blasted "American Idol" saying it's just a money machine and faults them for hiring a rapper (Nicki Minaj) to judge somebody's singing. Watch what she said inside and get deets on a new TLC disc in the works.... During a recent interview with ThisIsMax, TLC's T-Boz shared her thoughts on Nicki Minaj being cast as a judge on "American Idol".  And she didn't hold back on how she feels about folks purely selling sex & popularity.  T-Boz said,  “I don’t respect half [of] the people I’ve seen lately. How the hell is she gon’ tell me what I should be doing when her azz can’t even sing. Why is she there? And then…now they’ve got rappers that don’t even sing judging? So, this is totally based off of popularity I guess. I mean, to each their own. Get your money, honey. All I’m saying is, I will never watch [your] shows again.” Many Barbz were pissy about T-Boz comments and blasted her on social media to which T-Boz later tweeted,  "I'm in this bizz. All this crap is fact & its based on bringing in numbers now and NOT really why it was originated . So get mad...scratch ya a**...take a picture I don't but Remb it I'll say what I want that doesn't mean I don't like or respect someone lol. "I'll say what I think &always will I think it's funny the truth is the truth ha the name calling sh*t is hysterical cuz I don't wanna watch. I don't hv a problem w/ Nikki. I don't like what the shows stand for. Where's the lil yellow bus beep beep. Y'all don't think I'm mad or bothered, we're over here cracking up cuz they going off over the wrong things it's sad but funny." Snaps.   And outside of causing controversy, T-Boz revealed to the BBC that she and Chilli are back in the studio work on a new TLC album.  She spoke of the new disc saying, “We’re going to still sound like TLC, evolving to whatever level we need to be at this time,” T-Boz told Rolling Stone. She isn’t worried about the duo’s songs sounding dated: “We’ve always grown throughout the years and have always had our own sound… When that stops working, maybe we’ll hang up the towel, but that still works.” Check the full interview here:   The Randomness: 1.  Cee Lo Green's 2011 hotel brawl with two women comes back to haunt him.  Story.

BACK IN THE MIX: Tyga's Baby Mama Blac Chyna Flaunts Post Baby Bod At The Club Posted: 09 Nov 2012 08:52 AM PST Folks were wondering if YMCMB rapper Tyga's baby moms Blac Chyna would go from new mommyhood right back to the club.  And she did.  But not to the strip club.  She's showing off her post baby bod on a night out with her girls.... They bought a new mansion in Cali and are raising their now 3-week old baby boy Cairo as their "King."  But while Tyga is wrapping his tour with Nicki Minaj in the UK, his girl is having a night out with her girls.  And is already back in the gym. She posted pics yesterday saying "Dinner with my bitches..."   She kept it PG though and passed up her uformer place of employment and headed to chill with her girls...and it looks like they did a little karaoke.   She posted a pic of herself back in the gym in a plastic suit trying to get that body back.  And has posted tons of pics of her & Tyga's baby boy: She said her man will be back in 2 days.  I'm sure they're happy about that... Pics: Blac Chyna's Instagram

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