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• Cover Girl Rihanna Tells ROLLING STONE: "I Wanted Chris To Know What It Was Like To LOSE Me....It's DIFFERENT Now"
• Rick Ross Hires 24-Hour ARMED Security Detail, While Folks Become Skeptical Of His "Assasination Attempt"
• CONFIRMED: Angie Stone & LaTocha Scott ADDED To "R&B Divas" Cast!
• RUMOR HAS IT: Is This A Peek At Beyonce's March 2013 US VOGUE Spread? (VOGUE Stays Mum)
• "HE MAD": Chris Brown Cuts Off Instagram Page...Again
• SNEAK PEEK: Rihanna's March 2013 ROLLING STONE Cover
• ON THE SET: Evelyn Lozada SHARES Sexy Lingerie SHOOT Pics
• Dawn Richard Rocks Preppy Photoshoot For Aritzia + Emeli Sande Rocks Out On "Today"
• Kenya Moore Addresses "Bipolar Accusations," Says Phaedra Parks Is VINDICTIVE & CRUEL
• KOBE BRYANT POPS OFF -- "My Wife Wasn't Shootin' In The Gym, But RESPECT Her For Raising Our Kids!"
• Beyonce Dons SEXY REFEREE GEAR In New SuperBowl 2013 Promo
• Cissy Houston Opens Up To Oprah About Whitney -- Shares Thoughts On Gay Rumors, Bobby Brown And DRUG Addiction

Cover Girl Rihanna Tells ROLLING STONE: "I Wanted Chris To Know What It Was Like To LOSE Me....It's DIFFERENT Now" Posted: 30 Jan 2013 08:22 AM PST We gave you the sneak peeks of Rihanna's new March 2013 Rolling Stone magazine cover and spread.  Now, check out excerpts from her story where she defends her reunion with Chris Brown....and how she doesn't even allow her best friend to tell her anything about it. So Rihanna's Rolling Stone cover story has lots of talk about her on again off again lover Chris Brown, of course.  And she says no one can tell her anything about it--not even her best friend Melissa--because Chris is....wait for it...."different now."  .Now we all know true love is a hard thing to ignore, especially when you're both in your early 20's.  But it takes a certain level of maturity to know that love does not always equate a healthy relationship.  Yet, Rihanna says, "We now know where we stand." "Stay" singer Rihanna is giving her take on people criticizing their reunion, why she feels it's different because they "talk about things now," and why she wanted Chris to know what it felt like to lose her.  Here are the excerpts, thanks to USA Today: On even her best friend not being allowed to talk to her about Chris Brown: "I just felt like, why bother? Nobody else is going through it. Nobody would understand." On being mad at Chris Brown for a really long time: "I wanted him to know what it felt like to lose me. To feel the consequences of that. So when that (stuff) came back it hit me like a ton of bricks. Like, God, you've got to be kidding right now. But I got real with myself, and I just couldn't bury the way I felt." On knowing she would be opening herself up to criticism for reuniting with Chris Brown: "I decided it was more important for me to be happy, and I wasn't going to let anybody's opinion get in the way of that. Even if it's a mistake, it's my mistake. After being tormented for so many years, being angry and dark, I'd rather just live my truth and take the backlash. I can handle it. On people being upset about her reunion with Chris Brown: "When you add up the pieces from the outside, it's not the cutest puzzle in the world. You see us walking somewhere, driving somewhere, in the studio, in the club, and you think you know. But it's different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore. We talk about (stuff). We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don't want to lose that." On the opinion that Chris Brown still hasn't changed, based on his behavior: "I know it comes off like that. And it doesn't help. For a long time he was really angry, and he felt like he couldn't get away from it, no matter what he did. But there's so many reasons why I ever reconsidered having him in my life. He's not the monster everybody thinks. He's a good person. He has a fantastic heart. He's giving and loving. And he's fun to be around. That's what I love about him – he always makes me laugh. All I want to do is laugh, really – and I do that with him." On believing that Chris Brown has changed: "Of course everybody has their opinion about him, because of what he's done. That will always be there. But he made a mistake, and he's paid his dues. He's paid so much. And I know that's not a place he would ever want to go back to. And sometimes people need support and encouragement, instead of ridicule and criticism and bashing." On being the one to support Chris Brown: "Wait. You think I'm here to rehabilitate Chris? No, no, no. That is not my purpose. Trust me. I could have done that from the jump if I thought that was my job. My job was to take care of myself – and I did. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think Chris was ready." On people being worried about her with Chris Brown: "I know. And trust me – it makes me feel great to know that people care. I guess it's just something that will show with time. There's nothing I could say that would convince you right now. But we're in a great place. And I can't ever see us going back." On how much she will put up with from Chris Brown going forward: "Listen, I'll tell you right now: I don't have to take it. If he gives me that again, here's what I give him: nothing. I just walk away. He doesn't have that luxury of (expletive) up again. That's just not an option. I can't say that nothing else will go wrong. But I'm pretty solid in knowing that he's disgusted by that. And I wouldn't have gone this far if I ever thought that was a possibility." On calling her album Unapologetic as an answer to everyone who thinks she should be a better role model: "I could never tell a 10-year-old to look at me, because I know I'm not perfect. That's not what I signed up for." On reports that she'd fallen out with Katy Perry over Perry's decision to date John Mayer: "Katy Perry can date anyone she wants. Besides, who the (expletive) am I to say anything? I could never give relationship advice to anybody!" On if she wants to have babies someday: "Hell, yeah. But I wish I could order them."   Of course, any adult can do whatever they want to in life.  But to hear victims of domestic violence still saying "...he's different now"....when we all know those types of relationship are unhealthy for BOTH involved...is a bit off-putting.  But do you boo. The pics are gorge. Check out more over at Rolling Stone.

Rick Ross Hires 24-Hour ARMED Security Detail, While Folks Become Skeptical Of His "Assasination Attempt" Posted: 30 Jan 2013 07:40 AM PST Rick Ross isn't taking anymore chances.  And despite the fact some folks believe he staged this assassination attempt that caused him to crash his Rolls Royce Monday morning, he's hired armed 24-hour security.  Deets inside... He's been the victim of threats from gangs and such for a while now, but after his Rolls Royce was sprayed with 15 shots of gun fire Monday morning in Ft. Lauderdale, after his birthday party (pictured above), he's taking the threats more seriously. Reports state that Ricky has hired a security detail that will be hovering over him for 24 hours a day.  In addition to the security he already had at shows and appearances. But even with this move, people are starting to doubt his assassination attempt even happened. There are unconfirmed reports that the car had no bullet holes, even though the person who sprayed the bullets was in a nearby car.  And after the car crashed, the passengers inside, including Rick Ross, reportedly ran away.  Shortly after the incident, Rick dropped a freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's "B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe" track.  And his verse talks about being surprised he's still alive and surviving bullets. No confirmation on if this was written/recorded before the incident, but it's mighty coincidental if it was.  And it was mighty quick of him to record it several hours after the drama. A rapper lying for street cred isn't a brand new notion.  But we shall see.... Check it below:

CONFIRMED: Angie Stone & LaTocha Scott ADDED To "R&B Divas" Cast! Posted: 30 Jan 2013 06:42 AM PST It's official!  Singers Angie Stone & LaTocha Scott will be bringing their lives to the new season of "R&B Divas" in Atlanta.  Deets inside... Network sources have exclusively confirmed to TheYBF.com that TVOne's hit show "R&B Divas" has two new cast members that can bring it in the talent..and drama...departments. It was previously reported that Angie would joining the cast of ladies (including Syleena Johnson, Faith Evans, Monifa, Nicci Gilert & KeKe Wyatt).  But the second addition has been confirmed as former Xscape member LaTocha Scott. Filming for Season 2 has already begun with Angie performing at the 2012 Soul Train Awards and LaTocha popping up on the red carpet of the 2013 Trumpet Awards.  What are we looking forward to?  Well, Angie is the mother of singer D'Angelo's child.  And they had a long term relationship before he blew up in the industry.  And since we still harbor our crush on the mysterious sexiness that is D'Angelo...we're just hoping to get a little tea on that. As for LaTocha, her baby's daddy is her manager.  That's drama in itself.  And now that she's working on her own new music, we're hoping she spills some secrets about former Xscape members Tiny & Kandi Burruss that we don't already know. The official announcement about the two new cast members will be made soon.  And the premiere of R&B Divas (Atlanta) kicks off in April. By the way, the L.A. spinoff of "R&B Divas" is indeed happening--eight episodes have already been ordered.  But the five cast members for that show have yet to be announced. Will you be watching? Photog: Paras Griffin

RUMOR HAS IT: Is This A Peek At Beyonce's March 2013 US VOGUE Spread? (VOGUE Stays Mum) Posted: 30 Jan 2013 05:44 AM PST We preface this post by saying it has not been 100% confirmed that this picture is a real, or that it is from her upcoming March 2013 US VOGUE spread.  But we've got what the pic the internet is going nuts about as we type.   Check out Beyonce's alleged VOGUE sneak peek inside.. KING Bey she is.  If this pic is indeed a leak from an upcoming editorial piece in VOGUE, Beyonce Knowles is letting the world know she is on her throne, ruling her subjects, and being royally fabulous. This colorful image, rumored to be shot by Annie Lebovitz, of Beyonce dressed in sexy yet royal formalities, with red laced up thigh high boots and a gold bustier with an oversized blue King robe set in a decadent chamber, hit the net last night.  Both Beyonce's camp and VOGUE themselves have remained mum about it.  But we did notice VOGUE Italia & British VOGUE tweeting up a storm to promote Beyonce's new Pulse NYC perfume and her brand new Superbowl Ad.  Hmmm... This wouldn't be Bey's first VOGUE cover & spread.  She rocked L'Uomo Vogue back in 2011 and VOGUE US in 2009. IF this is indeed a peek at the spread, we're loving it already.  But time will tell...   BONUS: Bey's been giving all kinds of sneak peeks in to her New Orleans Superbowl halftime show rehearsals. Peep the newest pics below: Rocking a B-Side by Wale hat. Pics: Twitter/Beyonce's Tumblr & Instagram

"HE MAD": Chris Brown Cuts Off Instagram Page...Again Posted: 29 Jan 2013 08:22 PM PST Some say Chris Brown has made his Instagram page private, in light of the Frank Ocean incident, so most folks can't see it.  Others say he completed deleted it.  All we know is, we can't see ish anymore.   Deets inside... If you go to Chris Brown's Instagram page, @FuckYoPictures is coming up as blank space.  After today's hoopla over his fight with Frank Ocean at Westlake Studio in L.A., Chris seems to be pissed about how he's being treated. He tweeted earlier today that he felt like Jesus being crucified.  And this evening, he wrote messages to his "fans" saying he doesn't want to play into the negativity of social media any longer.  Apparently because it's social media's fault that he got into a fight with Mr. Francis Tenenbaum.  And then, the page went POOF. It's not the first (and probably not the last) time Chris has disconnected from social media out of anger.  So we're sure he'll be back.  We just wish he would focus on the positive, like his Instagram notes say, and focus on all the support he DOES get from folks.  Breezy's had several #1 songs, a few top albums since his comeback, and millions of followers on his social media networks.  You're a celebrity.  You will never have 100% of the world loving and worshiping you.  Appreciate the love your stans and fans DO give, and keep it going.  We hate to see talent go to waste.  But this social media "pouting"...i.e. deleting your page....is becoming tradition for Chris...  By the way, Chris was pictured out in L.A. today smiling (pictured above), but was later spotted with a cast on his hand.  He maintains he never threw a punch in the fight with Frank Ocean. Photo: Chris Brown Zone Twitter

SNEAK PEEK: Rihanna's March 2013 ROLLING STONE Cover Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:06 PM PST Rihanna's flaunting her flawless facial features and flawless skin for a saucy Rolling Stone magazine cover and spread.  Check out the sneak peek of her upcoming March 2013 issue inside... Two pics form Rih Rih's upcoming Rolling Stone spread have hit the net tonight.  And from the looks of things, we can expect Rihanna in all her sexed up blonde modeliciousness. The shoot was done by Terry Richardson, so that means we'll get some cheeky shots.  And no complaints here.  Rih knows how to turn a simple white cami into a full out pot of sex. And it looks like the article will be about the usual--Rihanna's relentless work ethic vs. her propensity to put her most ratchet & sexual behavior on front street.  Unapologetically. We're sure the official pics will be dropping soon.  Pour it up....

ON THE SET: Evelyn Lozada SHARES Sexy Lingerie SHOOT Pics Posted: 29 Jan 2013 02:44 PM PST "BBW" star Evelyn Lozada posted a few BTS shots from a photoshoot she recently worked on.  See Evelyn in her undies inside....   Controversial reality tv star Evelyn Lozada posted a message to fans recently saying, "Lately I have been super busy with filming and making appearances, however, I found time to squeeze in a shoot for an upcoming “Beauty Issue” cover!" The author has also been sharing her workout secrets in a fitness blog for Latina magazine. She added, "I was styled by the best, Jason Sky and I can’t wait for you to see the finish product!!!"  Evelyn was spotted earlier in the week filming scenes from BBW5 in LA. Will you be watching this year?   Photos via Evelyn Lozada

Dawn Richard Rocks Preppy Photoshoot For Aritzia + Emeli Sande Rocks Out On "Today" Posted: 29 Jan 2013 02:07 PM PST With her Goldenheart album debuting at the #1 spot on iTunes R&B/Soul Charts, the album also charted at #10 on Billboard's R&B Album Charts.  So Dawn Richard has a lot to celebrate these days.  Check out her new photoshoot with Aritzia inside, plus Emeli Sande rocking out on "The Today Show"... The fiery and solo chick put aside her armour to channel her cute preppy side for the Aritzia clothing brand.  And about her successful solo debut, she said: “To see these reviews and charts were overwhelming.  My team knows how hard I am on myself because I want us to be great. I'm always thinking if we are going too far, stretching ourselves too thin. Will they understand it? They did. Both the 'hearts' and critics. We created a project that was not conventional R&B yet it met both critics and the 'hearts' expectations.” The N.O. native snapped a few cute pics for the brand, and she revealed the tattoo she got when she decided to go solo: three wings merged together which cover her whole back in deep, dark ink, the result of three 10-hour sessions. “I wanted something that exemplified extreme flight,” she explains. Underneath the wings and stamped down her spine is old Sanskrit message, which translates as “mastered, blessed, saved, beautiful, a force.” She smiles. “And if those things are in alignment, then I am perfect.” Check out the pics below:   Nice.      And speaking of R&B chicks we're loving these days, UK singer Emeli Sande has been making her mark here in the states.  The 25-year-old blonde cutie performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and also helped Alicia Keys write her newest hit "Brand New Me."  And she's got a few hit songs of her own that she performed on "The Today Show" this morning:       Check it.

Kenya Moore Addresses "Bipolar Accusations," Says Phaedra Parks Is VINDICTIVE & CRUEL Posted: 29 Jan 2013 01:31 PM PST Kenya Moore has taken Phaedra Parks accusations of bipolar disease and alcoholism very seriously and has publicly responded, calling her vindictive and cruel. Find out what she said inside and get her thoughts on Walter, fake bootys and bullying. On this week's episode of "RHOA" Miss USA Kenya Moore made a memorable entrance into Nene Leakes Shoe Launch Party with a spot-on impression of frenemy Phaedra Parks in her booty-exposing beach dress from Anguilla. After her "walk through" and Southern pleasantries,  Kenya lashed out at Phaedra over her accusations of bipolar disease and excessive drinking. This week on her Bravo blog, Kenya's frustration went viral as she attacked Phaedra for being vindictive and cruel and spreading lies.  She said, Agree or disagree, laugh or cry, hate or love… right is right and wrong is wrong. When a person deliberately maligns your reputation by starting vicious rumors about you to anyone who will listen, they are the one who has a problem. Undoubtedly with malice, Phaedra repeatedly and intentionally slanders and defames me with unfounded and untrue statements. The only thing that makes me “crazy” is that I ever believed this woman was my friend. She is a malicious, despicable human being, who intentionally sought to malign my reputation and harm my future business with her debasing lies She continued.... I believe I have seen Phaedra’s cold black heart. From her actions alone, this is a woman who will say anything and tell any lie in order to achieve a favorable outcome for herself. This must end. I believe people can see who she really is. With me, I don’t try to hide. I keep it real. It is what it is. That being said, when people show you who they are, believe them. Phaedra is a walking, talking hypocrite. She wants to say I’m unstable, however, in actuality, she is the one who looks shady and duplicitous obviously lying to hurt me because we had a business falling out. What Kenya conveyed was that mental disease is an issue her mother deals with and it had a profound impact on her childhood as her mother attempted to "destroy" her.  It's clear from Kenya's post that she shared these intimate details with Phaedra only to have her twist the story around and use it against her.  Messy. She let her fans know that mental disease is a serious illness and people like Phaedra don't help the situation with their negativity.  In other Kenya news...... She did an interview with NY's HOT 97 where she addressed rumors of have a fake butt and where her "on-screen" boyfriend Walter is now.  On fake booties: "I don’t have any work done. I’m not going to entertain that nonsense. My real fans know my body is my body. I may go up and down in my weight but this is me anybody who doesn’t like it you can buy my workout video and try to get your body together." On her anti-bullying song (this is how SHE described it) "Gone With The Wind Fabulous" I’m just having fun. I am not a singer. I’m not out here trying to be Rihanna or Beyonce. It’s a song that pretty much empowers people. Being in this business and doing what I do you have people constantly everyday trying to put you down or send you hate messages. For me, its sort of like an anti-bullying campaign if you will. On Walter: "He’s long gone. Keep watching the show because he won’t go away. Groupies never go away. I took a chance with him. He was never good enough for me and he is proving it every single time you see him on the show. I think he really wants to hold a peach in the beginning of the opening credits on housewives more than anybody." And  said her workout DVD is still in the works in spite of the fallout with Phaedra.  "Absolutely! I’m a businesswoman I have a deal on the table, I’m going to make a video."   Listen to the interview here:

KOBE BRYANT POPS OFF -- "My Wife Wasn't Shootin' In The Gym, But RESPECT Her For Raising Our Kids!" Posted: 29 Jan 2013 12:53 PM PST Gotta love a man who publicly defends his wife.  Check out how Kobe Bryant had to school some of his followers on respecting what's his..... While Kobe & his Lakers have finally started winning games again, he's in a good mood and not letting people change that.  So in between posting cutesy Twitter messages about his and his wife, Vanessa's, morning coffee & juice habits, his pedicures and his love for the game, he gave his followers a lesson on respecting his wife. While Drake's verse on "Stay Schemin'" is still something folks like to throw Kobe & Vanessa's way, the baller is squashing it once and for all.  As we know, Drake raps, "She wasn't with you shootin' in the gym," when talking about wives of the rich/famous/athletes trying to take half.  Vanessa has previously popped off on her own Twitter account about people saying this line to her.  She explained that her "job" was keeping their home and family in tact so that Kobe could shoot in the gym.  Now, it's Kobe's turn. Yesterday, the Black Mamba tweeted: "Morning coffee with my wife @LadyVB24 (instagram) vanilla latte for me. Passion tea for her #morningaddiction" A follower responded with a lame attempt at being cool, and Kobe gave his response about respecting mothers, especially those with no nannies: Checkmate.

Beyonce Dons SEXY REFEREE GEAR In New SuperBowl 2013 Promo Posted: 29 Jan 2013 11:19 AM PST Sting!  A brand new Superbowl 2013 promo pic featuring Beyonce in sexy referee gear just hit the net.  Challenge the ref inside... As Beyonce Knowles continues her halftime show prep down in New Orleans, a brand new promo pic of the curvy superstar has just been released ahead of this Sunday's big game. While rocking black thigh-high stiletto boots, black briefs and a tight referee striped tee, the chick you love...or love to hate...is striking her own sexy version of the Heisman pose to promote her upcoming Superbowl halftime show. She's been giving her Hive sneak peeks into her rehearsals, like the above pic from last night.  But what she hasn't given us is a peek into her maybe-maybe not reunion with Destiny's Child.  Michelle will not be performing in Fela! the day of the Superbowl, and Travelzoo--who is doing promotions for the Fela! show--already confirmed the group will be performing at the SuperBowl.  But time will tell. No complaints here.   BONUS: Chick also released the behind the scenes footage of the making of her new Pulse NYC perfume ad campaign:

Cissy Houston Opens Up To Oprah About Whitney -- Shares Thoughts On Gay Rumors, Bobby Brown And DRUG Addiction Posted: 29 Jan 2013 10:49 AM PST Cissy Houston appeared on "Oprah's Next Chapter" last night for a shockingly (well, should we really be shocked?) candid interview which delved into Whitney Houston's drug addiction, her marriage to Bobby Brown, the lesbian rumors and what she wants people to know about Whitney.  Watch the full episode inside....   During a much anticipated sit-down with Birthday Girl Oprah Winfrey (Happy 59th Birthday Lady O!) for her "Oprah's Next Chapter" series, Grammy-winning singer Cissy Houston provided a candid look into the life of her famous daughter Whitney "Nippy" Houston and expressed the grief she's felt since her daughter's passing. While promoting her new book, Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss and the Night the Music Stopped, Cissy was pretty open and honest with Oprah as she shared her thoughts and motherly observations about Whitney's life behind-the-scenes.  And, of course, the addictions that finally consumed her. Oprah covered a range of topics, with many of them ripped straight from the tabloids.  During one particularly tense exchange, Oprah addressed the gay rumors (regarding ber friendship with Robyn Crawford) that followed Whitey during the earlier part of her career.  OW:"Would it have bothered you if your daughter, Whitney, was gay?" CH:  "Absolutely," Cissy said. OW:  "You would not have liked that?" CH:"Not at all," she responds. OW:  "You wouldn't have condoned it?" CH:  "No." That exchange led into Cissy's thoughts on Whitney's relationship with Bobby Brown.  Though Whitney ended up in a heterosexual marriage, Cissy wasn't very pleased with her selection.  When asked if she was happy about  Bobby being in Whit's life, she simply said  "No." Oprah also addressed the public's perception that Bobby introduced Whitney to drugs.  It was revealed that Whitney's older brother Michael actually played that role.  While sitting next to Cissy, he said, “Being together most of the time, and her following behind me … we played together, you know? Any everything that you do together as you’re growing up, and then when you get into drugs, you do that together too. And it just got out of hand.” Michael tearfully revealed that he blames himself for her downward spiral and he thinks about her everyday.   Watch the full episode here:        BONUS: Cissy Houston also spoke to Al Roker on the "Today" Show about her new book "Remembering Whitney."

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