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• SPOTTED: Lil Kim Hits MTV's RAP FIX LIVE...Draped In Gold & Fur
• Solange Knowles ROCKS OUT At MoMA's Exclusive Armory Fashion Party
• SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Deelishis SPEAKS OUT About "AGGRESSIVE ARGUMENT" With Ex...Is She Protecting ABUSIVE Ex Husband?
• MUSIC FAB: Drake's "5AM In Toronto" + Tiffany Fox's "Twisted" Video
• Meet Cree Summer's Brand New Baby Girl HERO PEREGRINE
• LEAKED: LeBron James' & Savannah's Wedding 'Save The Date' -- San Diego Or BUST!
• Former Destiny's Child Singer LaTavia Roberson Is PREGNANT...Gears Up For Reality Show, Tell-All Memoir & Her Baby To Share Beyonce's Birthday!
• MUSIC FAB: Fabolous' "Dope B*tch" Video + Tyga's Interesting "Hotel California" Album Cover
• RUMOR CONTROL: Savannah Brinson CONFIRMS She & LeBron James Are STILL GETTING MARRIED + Rita Ora SLAMS Rob Kardashian, Says There NEVER Was A RELATIONSHIP
• LaLa Flaunts Her 60-Day-Fitness Bikini Bod + Justin Timberlake's "SNL" Promos
• Terrence J. Set To Drop A Book On Wisdom + Behind the Scenes of Karrueche Tran's VIBE Shoot
• FIRST LOOK: Rappers Brianna Perry & Trina Dish GIRL TALK On Cheating Men, Going Through Your Man's Phone & "Instagram Models"

SPOTTED: Lil Kim Hits MTV's RAP FIX LIVE...Draped In Gold & Fur Posted: 07 Mar 2013 09:20 AM PST Lil Kim, the Queen Bee, was spotted on the streets of New York with a face so puffy you'd think she was the victim of a bee sting. See the pics inside.... Legendary rapper Lil' Kim must have gotten too close to the honey pot as she strutted through the streets of New York with an expressionless, wrinkle-free face that looked "stung" and frozen in time.  She was decked out in her gold jewelry and fur coat as she made her promo rounds in NYC. In town for an appearance on MTV's "Rap Fix Live," Kim talked about her musical endeavors, including her new artist Tiffany Foxx.  And though her ever-evolving face may raise eyebrows, Kim's still showing her skills are there by appearing in mentee Tiffany's new rap video.    Photos via Splash

Solange Knowles ROCKS OUT At MoMA's Exclusive Armory Fashion Party Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:52 AM PST Solange Knowles rocked the stage at last night's exclusive party held at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).  Check out Solo looking fab with the fashion set inside....   Fashionista Solange Knowles brought her fabness to the stage for last night's Armory Party -- the annual preview event hosted by MoMA as an art fair devoted to the most important pieces of the 20th and 21st centuries. The 26-year-old rocked a black & white op with a silver skirt with scribble and paint marks featured on it.   Cute as usual.  Solange tweeted after her set: Thank you MOMA, and everyone who came and rocked! That was so, so, fun. You guys were beautiful. Next up for the "Losing You" singer: Performances in New Orleans' House of Blues, Houston's Fitzgeralds and in Denton TX.  She's also gracing the stage at the 2013 Essence Music Festival 4th of July weekend. Fab chick Melanie Fiona also hit the party in an interesting look: Are we feeling the orange lipstick?

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Deelishis SPEAKS OUT About "AGGRESSIVE ARGUMENT" With Ex...Is She Protecting ABUSIVE Ex Husband? Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:52 AM PST Former reality TV star Deelishis stopped by Hot 107.5 in Detroit to talk about the "aggressive argument" that happened between she and her ex-husband, if she was attacked by strippers and that "leaping out the window"  nonsense.  Listen to the interview inside....  Reality TV vixen Deelishis has been all over social media recently as rumors about her being attacked by her ex-husband, Orlando Gordon, jumped by a pack of wild strippers and leaping out of a window have been repeated over and over.  She stopped by Detroit's Hot 107.5 recently to clear up the rumors and also call folks out for making fun of her and those serious issues....if they had "actually" happened.  Deelishis had a very warm rapport with Big Greg (the host) and it was pretty clear that she wasn't going to go into details. So what did she reveal? She said for LEGAL purposes, she would only talk about what DID NOT happen.  Here are the highlights: On if she was/is a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband: When asked directly if she was a victim of domestic violence, she said "No."  She said she could not go into detail about what happened, but she did describe the confrontation between herself and her ex-husband as an "aggressive argument."  She went on to add that her ex-husband is a wild man from Detroit who does not want to see her with anyone else.  BUT, according to Dee, he did not jump on her. On if she jumped out of a second story window to escape her ex-husband. She DID NOT jump out of a window. On how she sustained her injuries: She said she "fell" and had an accident while in her "cute" shoes.  The fall did occur in the presence of her ex-husband but she made it clear that she DOES NOT owe the audience a full story about what happened.  Even as an entertainer, she said what's going on AND what happened between she and her ex-husband is THEIR business.  She said she shares a lot on Twitter and Instagram with fans, BUT she also has the right to keep certain things private.   On folks making light of the incident: “When something happens to a White artist–whether it’s a vixen, an actor, a singer, a dancer–they rally around even the craziest of entertainers. When something happens to a Black singer, rapper, dancer, vixen, model, it’s like you take it as a joke. What if this really happened?  Is that funny? Is that something that you joke about?” On being a survivor: When she posted that she was a survivor, she said it was her way of telling fans that she has come though a few situations (e.g. a rough marriage, public ridicule, lies & rumors) and she's still standing.    She said she is not a domestic violence victim, but she was victimized by this incident.    On if she got beat up by a pack of strippers in Detroit? "No. That didn't happen" On comedian Michael Blackson and how he responded to the incident: Deelishis said that Michael is a comedian and the fact that he can make light of the incident means he WAS NOT harmed.  She said, if he was harmed, he would be pressing charges.  She added that she was embarrassed that he was around her when she had a domestic situation and she commended him for not pressing charges.   She added that of all the things that have been said about her over the years, this situation hurt her the most.  She said she found it hurtful that gossips would take the incident and use it to ridicule and humiliate her.  She closed by repeating that she was not a victim of domestic violence and she was disappointed that her "fans" turned the incident into a joking matter. As she began calling out certain folks like Rickey Smiley and TMZ.  Before she left the interview, she talked about the good things going on for her like an upcoming comedy "Call Me Montana" with comedian Michael Blackson and she's working on a new stage play with Kamal Smith called "The Ultimatum." Watch the interview here: With all things said, this still seems like a good Made-For-Ratchet-TV-movie....

MUSIC FAB: Drake's "5AM In Toronto" + Tiffany Fox's "Twisted" Video Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:05 AM PST Drake is still dropping hot records in preparation of his third studio album Nothing Was The Same, due out later this year.  Check out his no-hook track "5AM in Toronto" inside, plus Lil Kim & Miley Cyrus chillin with newbie rapper Tiffany Foxx in her official new "Twisted" video.... Drizzy is on his rap-rap tip this time around with his new track "5AM Toronto" he just dropped. The Boi-1da produced track was posted in the wee hours of the morn on Drake's Twitter, and will likely appear on his upcoming Nothing Was The Same album dropping later this year. Check out Young Money's Canadian import busting his lyrics above.   In other music news, Tiffany Foxx is a newcomer to the game. But she's already got fans Lil Kim (her mentor) and Miley Cyrus on her side.  The St. Louis native just released her official "Twisted" video off her debut mixtape Yellow Tape. Watch for a cameo from Elle Varner too: You feelin' Ms. Foxx?

Meet Cree Summer's Brand New Baby Girl HERO PEREGRINE Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:39 AM PST   Actress and voice over actress, Cree Summer, recently had her and her husband's second child.  Meet baby Hero Peregrine inside.... Since starring in "A Different World" over two decades ago, Cree Summer has been the voice of several animated shows and movies and even has dabbled into music.  And she's also been creating a family with her husband, Angelo Pullen. 43-year-old Cree, who's currently the voice of the green M&M in the M&M commercials, just posted the first pic of her brand new baby girl.  And the name is just as interesting as their oldest daughter's, Brave Littlewing, who's 2. Cree said about her cutie patootie above, "My How Time Flys , Hero Peregrine already 5 Weeks Old."  She also said she was "having fun" with the newborn. Daddy Angelo and Brave seem pretty excited about it all too.  Cute.  Congrats Cree! Pics: Twitter

LEAKED: LeBron James' & Savannah's Wedding 'Save The Date' -- San Diego Or BUST! Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:53 AM PST One day after the confirmation from Savannah Brinson that her and Heat baller LeBron James' wedding is indeed still on, the Save The Date has leaked.   Check it inside....   Bron Bron & Savannah's friends and family are gearing up for a wedding weekend in San Diego....apparently.  TMZ got a hold of the couple's Save The Date announcement, and it seems as though the nuptials are going down September 13th-15th. Seeing that both Bron and Savannah are from Akron, Ohio and now live in Miami, it's a mystery as to why they're jetting across the country for their wedding.  Other than, they have an amazing Cali venue and even more amazing weekend planned for themselves and their guests. The Save The Date also came with a caricature of the couple and their two sons, Lebron, Jr. and Bryce Maximus.  Cute!   Pics: TMZ/Twitter

Former Destiny's Child Singer LaTavia Roberson Is PREGNANT...Gears Up For Reality Show, Tell-All Memoir & Her Baby To Share Beyonce's Birthday! Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:43 PM PST Original member of Destiny's Child, LaTavia Roberson, is three months pregnant!  And her baby is due on her former group mate Beyonce's birthday.    Deets inside, plus how LaTavia's gearing up for the spotlight once again.... 31-year-old LaTavia Roberson has been staying fab, living in Atlanta and doing local appearances here and there since receiving the axe from Destiny's Child years ago.  But after all the drama, all of the original members (plus Michelle) are supportive and loving toward each other's careers.  And LaTavia's baby, according to her reps, is ironically due on September 4th....which is also Beyonce's b-day.  So now that LaTavia is the second member of D-Child to have a baby, we're sure the girls are happy for her.  And her upcoming reality show and even her tell-all. According to the press release, LaTavia's child's father is a "well known Alanta producer".  So this could be anyone.  We do know that for years she dated Jagged Edge member Brandon Casey, but that ended several years ago. It was also revealed that LaTavia recently signed a production contract with hit reality television producer Carlos King since she's ready to open up about her past, pregnancy and plans for her future. Executive Producer Carlos, who also did "RHOA", "Oprah's Season 25 Behind The Scenes," "Real Housewives of New Jersey," says, “I’m excited to work with LaTavia to effectively tell her story on television. This is her first time speaking out about her past. This woman has endured more than the public even realizes, and once they hear half of it, they will be in awe. She is a true survivor!” And let's not forget about that tell-all memoir that's been rumored to be in the works for a while now.  THAT is due out later this year.  The press release states: Production plans include developing a reality show documenting Latavia’s pregnancy, the ups and downs of her relationship with her child's father and her past battle with molestation, alcoholism and jail time. Her struggles to distance herself from the negativity surrounding her untimely departure from Destiny's Child, still follow her, but LaTavia is determined to clear the air once and for all. Future plans also include returning to the studio to showcase her voice for the first time as a solo artist and the final release of her highly anticipated “tell all” memoir due later this year! Sounds like Ms. Roberson is ready for that spotlight again.  Our nosy selves will be reading and watching...   Pics via LaTavia's Twitter

MUSIC FAB: Fabolous' "Dope B*tch" Video + Tyga's Interesting "Hotel California" Album Cover Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:38 PM PST Fabolous just dropped his video for his remix of "Dope B*tch".  Check out the visuals inside, plus Tyga's hilarious new album cover...   Fabolous, today, gave his dude The Dream another shout out (after hopping on his newest "Slow It Down" track) by dropping the video for "Dope B*th", which is his remix to Dream's version of the track from last year.  Check out the visuals shot in Cannes below, with Loso popping champagne and hitting up the clubs in the south of France: That's one way to celebrate Women's History Month....   And in other rap news, check out Tyga's new album cover for his upcoming Hotel California LP:   Not sure why this one is so funny to us, but it is.  The album drops April 9th.

RUMOR CONTROL: Savannah Brinson CONFIRMS She & LeBron James Are STILL GETTING MARRIED + Rita Ora SLAMS Rob Kardashian, Says There NEVER Was A RELATIONSHIP Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:03 PM PST Savannah Brinson has squashed rumors that she and LeBron James have split by telling one reporter that are very much together and still getting married.  Find out more inside and see what Rita Ora said about NEVER being in a relationship with Rob Kardashian....   When Savannah Brinson missed several Miami Heat events that were attended by girlfriends and wives, the rumor mill started swirling that the pair had split.  However, Savanna Brinson recently squashed those rumors by telling Gossip Extra, “Some people have nothing better to do than starting rumors. It’s not because we’re not together 24/7 that we’re having problems.”   When asked if the wedding was still on, she replied, “Yes, we are definitely getting married, but I’m not telling you when or where!”  She's also been tweeting about her pre-bridal fitness. Details about the upcoming nuptials are also being kept top secret as folks speculate about where Savannah might be get her wedding dress from. Though she was spotted at the bridal boutique Ever After in Miami, a rep from the company said, "Ms. Brinson visited a bridal market in New York. Any other information about Ms. Brinson would be confidential."  That wedding will be a fab one though.   In other news...... Rita Ora is speaking out again about the Twitter rant that Rob Kardashian went on last year where he dogged her out for cheating on him with over 20 guys.  Now, Rita is saying to an Australian magazine, according to the Mirror UK, that she never called what they had a "relationship." “I never thought it was actually a relationship, in all honesty. I never mentally defined it as ‘boyfriend, girlfriend’. When I split up with him, I said, ‘It’s because I’m never there, I don’t know how to do it.’ That’s all I said, then … the rest happened. He obviously felt that creating myths was the way forward." And when questioned about Rob's revelation that she slept around with 20 or so guys while they were together...she suggested he might be a little unstable. “When you are involved with someone for a while and they decide to express their feelings to the public, well, that’s not my personal way of therapy but I guess everyone takes split-ups differently. You should have to sit an exam before you go on Twitter. To see if you’re mentally stable.” Rob hasn't responded to Rita's quotes yet, but we think the more vocal members of his family (like Khloe) may eventually chime in.

LaLa Flaunts Her 60-Day-Fitness Bikini Bod + Justin Timberlake's "SNL" Promos Posted: 06 Mar 2013 11:30 AM PST Reality starlet LaLa Anthony is showing off the results of her 60-Days-Of-Fitness regimen she's been on with the help of rapper The Game.  Check out her poolside bikini shots inside, plus Justin Timberlake's rand new "SNL" promos....   Well.  The wife of Carmelo Anthony wants the world to see the results of her new fitness regimen before she finishes up the last days.  And chick looks good.  "Full Court Life" star LaLa posed for pics in swimsuits, including the new line from her VH1 fam Draya Michele's Mint Swim collection (the last pic), and showed off her curve and major skin. A while ago she asked her other VH1 fam Game how she could get on to his workout routine as it was doing major things for his body.  So she teamed up with him and his crew to workout and juice these last few months.  And this is the result.   In other news, This Saturday, Justin Timberlake returns to "SNL" as both the host and musical guest. And all his promos were just released by NBC. Check 'em above. The "Suit & Tie" singer will be making his fifth appearance in the hosting spot for the show. And we're just hoping for a "D*ck In The Box Part 2."

Terrence J. Set To Drop A Book On Wisdom + Behind the Scenes of Karrueche Tran's VIBE Shoot Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:48 AM PST "E! News" host Terrence J has announced the publishing details for his upcoming book, The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom.  Find out more about the book inside and see BTS video from Karreuche Tran's VIBE spread.   It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers has announced that it will publish The Wealth Of My Mother's Wisdom by E! News host Terrence J. in September 2013.  The host has been making big moves lately, and this book deal is the latest one. The book will focus on the lessons he learned from his mother how they kept him grounded and focused.  Terrence credits his mom, and the hard decisions that she made for giving him the foundation he needed to become the man he is today—a man driven by his dreams. Her drive became his drive. Inspirational, funny, current, and down-to-earth.  He said, "During the process of playing the "Mama’s boy" in Think Like a Man, I took an in-depth look at my own mother and her extraordinary journey of raising me while a still teenager herself. I know that many of the successful moments in my life, personally and professionally, have been in part because of the lessons that she taught me, and I am proud to share her words of wisdom to inspire others." Executive Editor Carrie Thornton added, “The first time I met Terrence J I found him to be charming, but also very humble. He shared with me stories of his childhood, and also his deep admiration for his mother. I knew we had found the kernel of a wonderful book from him. Terrence’s star is getting brighter and brighter every day, and we’re so happy to have the chance to publish him.”  Congrats to T!   And in magazines... "The Kill" creator and Chris Brown's partner in fashion, Karrueche Tran, is appearing in the new issue of VIBE Magazine where she discusses her upcoming collection.  She says, "...it's a mix between streetwear and chic."  Stylist and her The Kill cohort Ugo Mozie used colorful ensembles and pieces from "The Kill" for the spread. Watch BTS video here:

FIRST LOOK: Rappers Brianna Perry & Trina Dish GIRL TALK On Cheating Men, Going Through Your Man's Phone & "Instagram Models" Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:15 AM PST Rapper Brianna Perry is letting us in on her Girl Talk video session with fellow Miami rapper Trina and all their friends.  And we learn how the ladies get down when it comes to cheating men, why they WILL check their man's phone, and why Instagram models need to fall back.  We've got the first look of their Girl talk inside... To promote her upcoming mixtape, Brianna Perry's doing a series of Girl talk videos with her homegirls.  The first one is with Trina, who is also on the mixtape.  Check out all the ladies (and one guy) going in about how they prevent getting cheated on (or at least try to) and more.    For all you fans of the newbie rapstress, Brianna Perry's new mixtape Symphony #9: The B Collection drops March 8th.

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