Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

"ELMO" Accuser REVEALED--He's An "Aspiring Model" WITH A RAP SHEET With ARMED ROBBERY, BAD CHECKS & RECKLESS DRIVING

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 08:18 AM PST

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The 24-year-old aspiring model who supposedly accused (we never heard te accusations from his own mouth or quotes) then "recanted" the allegations of underage sex with "Elmo" puppeteer Kevin Clash has been revealed.  And so has his murky past.  It includes armed robbery, writing hot checks and reckless driving. Oh...and his mom is accused of trying to murder her husband! Meet Sheldon Stephens inside.....

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The young man who accused Kevin Clash of underage sex (before he recanted) has been revealed as Sheldon Stephens, a 24-year-old aspiring model/actor from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  On his Facebook page, he says of himself, “I like to consider myself a rare breed. I'm very spontaneous and random…I'm determined and goal oriented. My destiny is laid on a solid gold brick pathway....... MY FUTURE IS BRIGHT and never will it dim.”

Though it has not been revealed how Sheldon even met 52-year-old Kevin (back when he was only 16), what has been revealed is a scandalous past full of run-ins with the lat since 2009.  He was first arrested for writing hot checks in Harrisburg (but he later settled his debt), then he pleaded guilt to reckless driving. 

And most shockingly, he was arrested for robbing his old boss, music manager Darian Pollard, for $250K in jewelry at knifepoint! As far as that case goes,  Darian didn't file charges and told The Smoking Gun that he doesn't remember being robbed.  SMH.

But trouble in Sheldon's life didn't stop there as his mother, Felicia Stephens, was charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed her husband with a pair of scissors...repeatedly. All of this went down in March and now she is facing a felony aggravated assault rap and is due in court December 19. SMH. (Interesting that the time of his mother facing these charges overlaps with the time Sheldon was negotiating with Seaseme Street about the supposed "allegations.  Was someone trying to make money for legal fees?)

And we told you previously that there was speculation (by TMZ) that a six-figure settlement was on the table between Kevin and Sheldon.  And now that report is looking VERY suspect (most likely the site was trying to cover their asses)...and probably NEVER happened. TSG said, 

"Shortly after the statement’s release, TMZ scrambled to publish a story (citing “sources close to the situation”) claiming that attorneys for Clash and the accuser were, right then, purportedly “discussing a financial settlement and 6-figures were on the table.” At that point, however, Stephens was no longer being represented by Andreozzi & Associates, the Harrisburg law firm, and had no other legal representation. The issuance of the statement was done as a courtesy by Stephens’s former counsel, who noted that, “He will have no further comment on the matter.”

We all know timing is everything....maybe Sheldon was trying to think of quick ways to make money for his mom's legal defense...which we're sure must be MAJOR.  We're thinking if your mom is accused of murder in March, you wouldn't spend  the summer going back and forth with legal counsel at Sesame Workshop unless you thought you'd get something out of it for the future.  That time COULD have been spent comforting your mother and helping prep her case.  SMH.

Whatever his reasons were...he did confirm he had a consenual relationship with Mr. Clash and not before the age of 18.  But Kevin now has a damaged reputation. 

We'll keep you posted on this.

Here are a few of Sheldon's modeling shots....

 

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Photos via The Smoking Gun

WTF Is Going On With Your Hair Andrew Bynum?

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:38 AM PST

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Former Laker and current Philadelphia 76er Andrew Bynum had all of Twitter & Instagram in a tizzy last night...and he didn't even touch the court.  Check out his latest look inside...

Andrew Bynum has been growing his hair out for a long minute.  And at some point, most men just cut it after the fro becomes a bit much to handle.  Not Andrew.  The 25-year-old gave his grow-out a blowout and looked like Toad from Super Mario Brothers while sitting courtside at last night's game due to injury:

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Yeah...we don't know WTF is going on here.  But earlier this week he was already channeling Frederick Douglass.  And now he wants to blow it out and protest Moroccan Oil or any type of serum to give it some sheen?

Oh Andrew....

 

The Randomness:

1.  Katt Williams arrested again...over fight club allegations.  STORY

Christina Milian & Her Man Jas Prince CUDDLE UP At The Clippers Game

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 06:24 AM PST

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Christina Milian and her man-of-the-moment, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO Jas Prince, hit the Clippers vs. Heat game last night at the Staples Center.  Check out Christina seeming more into her phone and the popcorn than the game inside...

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Christina & Jas Prince mixed in with the crowd as they sat behind the bench cheering on the home team.

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Chrissy looked cute in her skully and leather sleeved jacket as she hit up the popcorn tub and played around on her iPhone 5.

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Then the twosome headed to party at Supperclub.  Of course.  Chick keeps her a record label head or a producer doesn't she?  Gotta do what you gotta do...

Pics: SPLASH

The Real Life "Olivia Pope" CALLED IN For Petraeus SCANDAL, While "SCANDAL" Star Kerry Washington Covers "WOMEN'S HEALTH"

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:16 PM PST

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Kerry Washington covers the latest (and sexier) issue of "Women's Health" where she talks about her role in Django Unchained and what she would do if she wasn't an actress. Get the deets insde and find out about the real life "Olivia Pope" Judy Smith getting called in for the General Petraeus scandal!

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On the Decemeber cover of "Women's Health" actress Kerry Washington, who stars as Olivia Pope in the ABC smash hit "Scandal" poses in a sexy tuxedo style blazer and panties.  Inside, the actress talks about how she keeps in shape, where she would be outside of Hollywood and her starring role in Django Unchained with Jamie Foxx.  Here are the highlights:

On prepping for Django Unchained:

“One of the things that I really love most about my job is the research part of it….So, I studied a lot. It’s kind of hard to articulate the level of preparation that we all had to do for this film because so much of it was emotional and psychological preparation. It’s hard to talk about because we all had to go into a part of American history that is so dark and complicated and fraught with the past sins of this country.”

On what she’d be doing if she wasn’t an actress:

“If I wasn’t an actress, I would probably be a teacher. Either an elementary school teacher or a yoga teacher. Both of which I did when I was living in New York pursuing a career in acting. I liked doing both of those things very much. I think it would surprise people to know that what I really wanted to do as a child was to be the woman in the Shamu show at Sea World. And the big joke in my family is that I started taking Marine Biology and I was like, forget the whale, I’ll just be on stage by myself.”

On her go to snacks:

“I am not a vegan, but I like vegan protein shakes. I mix them with coconut water instead of regular water. That’s my secret to having them taste better. I love popcorn. I could live on popcorn. The writers of Scandal have made my character Olivia Pope have a similar relationship with popcorn. But I don’t mind because I get to eat popcorn at work.”
 

Check out her pretty photo shoot here:

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And in other "Scandal" related news....

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When the Gen. Petraeus scandal broke last week, a few folks joked that they needed ABC's "Scandal" character Olivia Pope to get in on that "situation".  And guess what....the real-life Olivia Popeis involved...but not on the general's side.  Judy Smith, who runs the crisis management firm Smith & Co., (and on whom Kerry Washington's character is based) has been hired by Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite who helped spark the email investigation.

Jill, who is married with kids, claims she was harrassed by former CIA head Petraeus' mistress, Paula Broadwell.  Apparently, Paula, who is also married, thought the thousands of emails shared between Jill and the General on his official account were due to Jill being his second mistress.  Damn side chicks are BOLD these days.

On Sunday, Smith & Co., released a statement on Jill's behalf saying, 

"We and our family have been friends with Gen. Petraeus and his family for over five years. We respect his and his family's privacy and want the same for us and our three children."

What's interesting now is to watch Jill's behavior now that we know Smith & Co. is advising her..and we have "Scandal" as a reference point. And the advice clearly wasn't to keep a low profile as reports say Jill leaves her home dressed to the nines everyday (and based on her hot pink outfit today and full face of makeup while having coffee...the social climber is loving the attention) and leaves her curtains open (in full zoom of awaiting photographers camped outside her home).  

Also, she's called police, complaining about the photographers, and tried to invoke "diplomatic protection" to have them removed.  She's not even an actual diplomat by the way.  Not very low key.  Umm...doesn't Olivia usually have her clients go somewhere and have a seat? Not this one.

But we bet Shonda Rhimes will turn this incident into a storyline....we hope!

Rihanna JETS OFF For "777" Tour + DISHES To "Ellen" About Her "Fun" Sex Life And Having KIDS

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 01:53 PM PST

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Rihanna disembarked for Mexico City today to start her "777" tour. Get the deets inside and find out what she revealed on "ELLEN" about having sex and starting a family.

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Earlier today Rihanna boarded a private Boeing 777 with a group of journalists and hardcore fans to kickoff her "777" world tour.  As we told you earlier, the tour celebrates her 7th studio album and she'll do 7 shows in 7 countries in 7 days.

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The first stop on the tour will be tonight's Mexico City show, but before the flight, RiRi made a guest appearance on the "ELLEN" show.

While chatting it up with the host, the two dished on her sex life. Of ocurse,  During one moment (that would have been better for late-night television) Rihanna pointed towards her vajayjay which she called "her" and said “She’s having a little more fun now. Hooray for her!” Then Ellen bent over and looked and "her" and offered her congrats.  HA!

Ellen also asked Riri if she'd like to have kids and would she get married first.  Rihanna said, “I would prefer to have a full family.  Adding, “I’m pretty sure I could handle it if I had to on my own, but that’s not what I’m striving for.”

Growing up, she shared that she really admired Mariah Carey.  “I remember looking up to people like Mariah Carey the most. I identified with her in so many ways.  She was biracial, she was also young, and I remember just hearing her story and really being connected to it.”

Watch Rihanna discuss her sex life here:

Rihanna on having kids here:

Rihanna plays Who Would You Rather:

 

Photo via Mary H.K. Choi & Maud Deitch/ MTV Style; Rihanna's Instagram

FIRST PHOTOS: Tamera Mowry And Adam Housley WELCOME Baby Aden!

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 12:05 PM PST

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Actress Tamera Mowry Housley and her husband Adam welcomed baby boy Aden into their fold a few days ago.  See the first pics of Aden with Tamera and Adam inside.....

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Only two days after his arrival, actress Tamera Mowry Housley and husband Adam revealed the first photos of their baby boy Adam to In Touch.   

Two weeks past his due date, baby Aden John Tanner Housley bounced into the world weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz.   Tamera shared beforehand that she tried to induce labor with natural remedies like drinking pineapple juice, primrose oil, and a glass of wine.  And tried dancing, squatting and spicy foods.

Prior to her due date, she blogged,

“I seriously feel like I have been pregnant forever.  Almost 10 months to be exact! Thirty-nine weeks in and no baby yet," she said.  She added that her OB told her, "‘This has now become a waiting game.  Oh, what fun. If I have yet to learn patience, my son is in the process of teaching me now. I have learned that I am not in control and that he will decide when he comes. However, I have not been as receptive as I want to be to his timing. If I am completely honest … at this stage, I want this baby OUT!”

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Adam expressed his excitement about fatherhood saying, "We are so happy! He is healthy, happy, strong, beautiful and our families are so excited to have another grandchild, cousin and nephew."

After the birth Tamera tweeted, "Thanks guys for the love!! @ http://people.com u rock!! @adamhousley and I are beyond so n luv with our son."

Sweet!  That baby looks precious.

Congrats to the happy family.  

 

 

PRETTY GIRL ROCK: Keri Hilson Signs With WILHELMINA MODELS

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 11:20 AM PST

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"Pretty Girl Rock" singer Keri Hilson will soon put her good looks to use as a model for Wilhelmina International Inc.  Get the deets on Keri's new gig inside.....

 

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Wilhelmina International, Inc., has added singer Keri Hilson to its growing list of prominent celebrities models.  The agency says it will explore and develop fashion and beauty endorsements, editorial and licensing opportunities for the 5’9” beauty who comes ready-made with the height and good looks of a top model.  

But working with Wilhelmina won't be Keri's first time stepping into the modeling world as she first lent her face to Avon’s Imari fragrance in 2011. 

For now, Keri (shown above in a photo from an upcoming AIE Magazine shoot) is currently in the studio working on her third album. But don't expect to hear anything soon as she posted to Instagram "I'm working. I'm happy. And I don't rush sh*t." 

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SNAPSHOTS: Newbie Luke James Rocks PRINCE Magazine + NeNe Leakes GETS COZY In GAP Ad With "The New Normal" Cast

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PST

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Singer Luke James is on the rise these days and is now featured in PRINCE magazine.  Check out the "I Want You" singer's new pics, plus NeNe Leakes' new GAP ad....

The New Orleans native Luke James is hitting the scenes a Beyonce's Revel concert opener this past summer, a tribute performer at Black Girls Rock, and he even went to high school with Frank Ocean.

The talented dude (who is quite the gentleman we might add) is now featured in PRINCE magazine for the Music Meets Fashion issue where he speaks on his musical influences thanks to growing up in the N.O.:

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He's prepping a new album, Whispers In The Dark, coming soon.

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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes is featured in a new Holiday GAP ad with her co-stars from her NBC show "The New Normal."  They portray "Family Love".  Cute! 

Also, Check out Nas & his dad in GAP's newest Holiday ad portraying "Fatherly Love" HERE.
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