Monday, March 11, 2013

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


Terrence Howard Dishes The Storylines For "Best Man Holiday"

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:01 AM PDT

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Now that the production of the sequel to our favorite classic is in full swing and the studio is prepping for its release, a few plot secrets are being revealed.  Check out what Terrence Howard had to say recently about the upcoming Best Man Holiday movie....

After the classic hit the theaters 13 years ago, it's hard to imagine what else can be done in a sequel.  But while original cast member Terrence Howard was out tromping his new flick Dead Man Down at New York City's Bryant Park Hotel last Thursday, he revealed a few storylines of Best Man Holiday.

"I think it's going to be amazing film and I get teary-eyed thinking about it because there's some tragedy in it.  That's all I'll say."

But, of course, he continued saying:

"[Director and screenwriter] Malcolm Lee showed us what intelligent young black people were capable of in the The Best Man I, but The Best Man II, it shows where people go, whether they're doing the right thing or the wrong thing, and how much we need each other within our community."

With all the original cast members--including Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and more--returning for the sequel, this is gonna be good.   Best Man Holiday is slated for a November 14th release.

Source: ABC News Radio

MUSIC FAB: Azealia Banks' Drops "Yung Rapunxel" Single, BEEFS With Rita Ora & Calls Her "Rihanna's UNDERSTUDY"

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:29 AM PDT

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Azealia Banks has finally released the first official single off her upcoming Broke With Expensive Taste studio album.  Listen to "Yung Rapunzel" inside and see Azealia's twitter beef with Rita Ora, whom she just called "Rihanna's understudy."

 

It's been a long time coming but Azealia Banks' debut studio album may actually see the light off day.  One good sign that the album is coming is its first official single, "Yung Rapunxel."  

It remains to be seen if this song, produced by Lil' Internet, will become a worldwide smash like "212" but it does keep in line with the Azealia Banks mantra of fiercely aggressive lyrics and a pulsating club beat.  And don't bother trying to compare Azealia to any other femcee in the game because this ain't old school.  It's hip hop from the future.

Listen to "Yung Rapunxel" here:

 

And in more A.B. Twitter beefs.....

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Much like Chris Brown, we're beginning to think that Azealia should be banned from Twitter.  Now...she's beefing with the British bands she's currently touring with.  First, she went off on Stone Roses and accused them of trying to ruin her stage show. When some of the band's crew members began doing a soundcheck during her set at Australia's Future Music Festival on Friday.  Azealia accused them of working with her former manager (the one she fired), whom she said, "made a pact with the stone roses [to] sabotage my set because I fired him".

She continued,

"Wow! I must really fucking be a superstar. You've got an established band trying to sabotage my lil rap bitch shine … A bunch of old white men trying to bully a young black girl … Fuck those old saggy white niggas stone roses. I wish them nothing but excrement and death."

After her post, Azealia says she nearly got into a fist fight with Ian Brown, a member of Stone Roses (and it turned her on!)....

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Sidebar:  You'll recall that Azealia accused her former manager of putting his hands on her, and now she's making subtle comments on Twitter that suggest she likes "aggressive arguments."  This won't help her case....

From there, she really jumed all over Rita Ora with a series of nasty comments.  First she called Rita "thirsty" and "Rihanna's understudy."

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Then.....she accused her of "intimidation."

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Then Rita responded in a text to Azealia, which Azealia posted for some reason.....

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Azealia responded "Shut up Rita Oral"

 

We admit that sometimes Azealia does seem justified in some of her rants.  Her beef with the producer of the "Harlem Shake" caused a stir, and now the producer seems to be involved in his own legal mess behind his use of unauthorized samples. A few weeks ago,  he made her pull her version of "Harlem Shake" off Soundcloud, saying it was unauthorized.

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We hope A.B. will step away form the computer and get this album done.  But with tweets like this....

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It seems like Azealia LOVES the drama. 

Kim Porter Models For The RUNWAY Spring 2013 Cover, Talks New Children's Line & Being A Mom Of Four

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 06:55 AM PDT

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Kim Porter is still on her modeling tip these days.  Check out Diddy's babies' mom striking a pose for RUNWAY magazine inside....

In celebration of LA Style Fashion Week, Kim Porter--the mother of three of Diddy's kids Jessie, D'Lila and Christian--is putting her modeling skills to use again.

For the Spring 2013 issue of RUNWAY, on shelves today, Kim is giving face on the cover.  And the Georgia native is discussing her modeling career that started at age 16 and now juggling that career with being a mom.

She's also got a clothing line for kids coming out.  RUNWAY wrote:

With an undeniable gift for acting, singing and style paired with her natural, stunning beauty, this debutante queen of Georgia grew to become royalty of high fashion and entertainment. Kim Porter now part model, part mom, part mega-star is the epitome of a woman who can do it all, and do it perfectly. This woman has a ferocious ability to not only take on the entertainment industry but completely re-define it, operating by a higher calling. Inspired by the things she loves most in this world, her children and her family, Kim has successfully set new standards by infusing her passion to keep it real into every single little thing she puts her finger on giving it the golden touch. With a new children's clothing line coming out soon, running her own business and a home with music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, I'm surprised she even had time to sit down with me, to say the least even sit down at all because she she's too busy making magic and blazing trails for moms everywhere.

The mom of four kids (including Quincy Brown) can be seen in the issue out today, and internationally out April 14th.

Photo: Kim Porter Daily

UMM: Kenya Moore's "Gone With The Wind Fabulous" Video

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 09:40 PM PDT

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Kenya Moore released a "video" for her "Gone With The Wind Fabulous" track.  Check out the parody of herself and others inside...

We don't have too many words for this.  But at least Kenya Moore knows how to make folks laugh.  In the "RHOA" star's new video for "Gone With The Wind Fabulous", she parodies her & co-star Porsha's Anguilla fight, Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance, Phaedra's beach cover up....in church, and she even has a delivery man playing Walter

Check it out for yourselves. 

 

Beyonce Goes Crazy For Floral Prints, Dishes On New Animated "Epic" Role

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 07:36 PM PDT

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Beyonce just dished on her upcoming Queen Tara voice-over role for the upcoming animated pic Epic.  And, she showed us she's crazy for prints.  Check it inside...

As she preps in NYC for her upcoming world tour, Mrs. Knowles Carter just flossed her fun and flirty side .  She's rocking floral print on floral print in a new Instagram pic.  Both her long sleeved silk blouse and pants are by Derek Lam.

She's also dishing on voicing the character of Queen Tara for the animated flick Epic.  In a new promo video, she talks about why she took on the role saying, "I've always imagined being in an animated film.  I've always wanted to be a queen."

Check out the full promo video below:

 

Photo: Beyonce's Instagram

Rihanna Apologizes For CANCELLING Boston Tour Stop Due To Laryngitis

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 05:13 PM PDT

Rihanna's tour has suffered a setback on night two of her Diamonds world tour..  She she canceled her Boston stop tonight due to Laryngitis.  Deets inside...

After opening her Diamonds tour in Buffalo, NY Friday night, Rihanna announced today that she had to cancel tonight's concert (March 10) in Boston.  And it's all because she lost her voice due to Laryngitis.

The "Pour It Up" singer tweeted an apology to her fans saying:

#BOSTON this is the hardest thing for me to deal with! I feel like we've been waiting on this day forever, and I'm hurt that I let you down

I hate disappointing people that never ever let me down!! I'm so embarrassed about this! Thank you for your prayers and well wishes! #DWT

And LiveNation, who will reschedule the date soon, said in a statement :

"Unfortunately, following her sold-out concert on Friday, Rihanna has contracted laryngitis and per doctor's instruction is unable to perform this evening."

But there's good news for Rih Rih as well.  Plenty of folks are following her interesting fashion choice of double waistband jeans.  Because the jeans she created for River Island, which she's pictured in above, have reportedly sold out. 

 

BONUS: Rihanna recently did something sweet for one of her fans who was at last week's UK launch of her River Island collection. Check out the popstress surprising a fan in the dressing room below:

REALITY FAB: Ray J HOSTING "Bad Girls Club ALL-STARS" + Jessica White LANDS Reality Show On The "STYLE" Network

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:12 AM PDT

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Ray J will be hosting Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club All-Stars" reality show. See him on the set inside and find out about Jessica White's upcoming reality show....

Ray J, shown above with exective producer JoJo Ryder, is set to host Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club All-Stars."  

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The "Sexy Ladies" singer tweeted a few pics from the set recently.  And we've learned the deets about what he's been up to.  The air date is scheduled for May 20th.  And "Bad Girls" breakout star and newlywed Natalie Nunn (who is the reason we STOPPED watchign a while ago) is one of the contestants returning to the popular franchise. They're all competing against each other for a cash prize.  So we all know Ray's gonna eat up the attention from the ladies who want their thirst quenched.

While standing in front of the LA mansion where the show is shot, Ray said, "Just getting live on the set of my new show, get ready people I'm about set it off for yall. Thx you"

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He also posted a few self-portraits from his dressing room.  Dude does love himself doesn't he..

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And because he keeps himself busy, he told fans, "Long nite in Mexico! just jumped On the Jet headed back to Cali for a 3:00 set call time! New TV show coming soon."

 

In other reality tv news....

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Maybelline spokeswoman Jessica White is expected to hit the airwaves of the Style Network for a reality show of her own. The show will focus on her life and work as a model and follow her trying to establish her career as a singer.  Yeah, a singing career.

Most recently, she was spotted out and about in New York with a camera crew following her to the Doe Fund’s Sweet: New York event where she chilled with Cynthia Bailey.
 

Congrats on the new gigs Ray J and Jessica!

 

Photos via Instagram

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