The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• BOOTY PARTY: Emily B. & Ciara Rock Their Curves In NY & Vegas
• NEW YORK LOVERS: Gabby Union & Dwyane Wade Grab Lunch In The City
• Jay-Z's "Picasso Baby" Video Project + Appearance On "Real Time With Bill Maher"
• Chris Brown Spotted On The Set Of "Love More" Video [UPDATED With Nicki Minaj's Arrival]
• *UPDATED* Did Raven Symone "OUT" Herself On Twitter...Saying She Can NOW Get Married To Her Boo..."Thanks To The Government"?!
• CHECK THIS STORY: Ishi Kadi For K.Michelle's "Rebel Against" Campaign
• SPEAK ON IT: Adrienne Bailon & Tamar Braxton Butt Heads Over Friends Dating The Same Men
• VIDEO FAB: Big Sean's "Fire" STARRING...Miley Cyrus
• TV FAB: Ciara & Diddy Have A Love Fest On "Kris", Diddy Reveals His Crush On Kris Jenner
• Rihanna & Her Natural Hair Hit The Club In L.A., JUST Misses Karrueche's Arrival
• FOX-Y GALS: Kelly Rowland & Nicole Beharie GET FAB For FOX's 2013 TCA Summer Tour

BOOTY PARTY: Emily B. & Ciara Rock Their Curves In NY & Vegas Posted: 03 Aug 2013 08:04 AM PDT Both Ciara & Emily B. love their printed bodycon dresses.  Check out both ladies flaunting their curves on both coasts inside... Ciara rocked a cute look while performing at 'Ditch Fridays' yesterday at Palms Pool & Dayclub at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas. The "I'm Out" singer's Stars Motel & Restaurant bodysuit & skirt by TopShop were topped off by her fave white Louboutin heels and bright red nails:   Work.   And over in NYC, Emily B. was spotted leaving the Trump Soho hotel.  She was sans her man Fabolous, but he may not have been far.  Em is gearing up for a new season of VH1's "Chrissy & Mr. Jones" as she will be making appearances once again.  And she's also launching her own shoe line.   Photos: PCN/Splash/WENN

NEW YORK LOVERS: Gabby Union & Dwyane Wade Grab Lunch In The City Posted: 03 Aug 2013 06:50 AM PDT Gabrielle Union took a break from filming Chris Rock's newest movie in NYC to grab lunch with her baller boo Dwyane Wade on Friday.  Check out their cute pics inside... The newly blonde Gabby was spotted starting out her day with some lunch with her boyfriend D-Wade at 10th Avenue's CookShop in Chelsea.  Then they met up with friends like Deidra Maloney and walked around afterwards.   And now that Dwyane had to turn over his boys to his ex-wife Siohvaughn for the next two weeks, he's found himself with lots of free time.    Then the tomboyesque chick was then spotted leaving the Trump Soho hotel.  She switched from her skirt into cutoff shorts and sneakers for the rest of her day.  And still looked fab as usual.   Photos: Splash

Jay-Z's "Picasso Baby" Video Project + Appearance On "Real Time With Bill Maher" Posted: 02 Aug 2013 09:18 PM PDT Jay-Z took over HBO Friday night with an appearance on "Real Time With Bill Maher" and the premiere of his brand new "Picasso Baby" video project. Check out the vid and a few of his quotes inside...   In a 10 minute video Executive Produced by Jay-Z himself and directed by Mark Romanek, Hov debuted his "Picasso Baby" video project on HBO Friday night.  The single, which is fresh off his new Magna Carta Holy Grail album, is all about the clashes of various types of art and how a rapper would interpret this. At the beginning of the video, Jay explains why he shot this video over a 6 hour period inside the Pace Art Gallery in NYC: "Concerts are pretty much performance art, but the venue's changed. So by nature of the venue, the performance changed. When you're in a smaller venue, you get to feel the energy of the people." "Today it's kind of an exchange...you have some people trying to back off.  When art started to become part of the galleries, it became a separation between culture, between the hip hop people ad the artists who were like, bourgeois.  We're artists.  We're like cousins.  I'm trying to bring the worlds back together." Random gallery-goers and his celebrity friends were front and center for the artsy production: Fashion designers Jenna Lyons and Cynthia Rowley, actors Taraji P. Henson, Rosie Perez, Michael K. Williams, and directors Judd Apatow and Mikalene Thomas all came to support.  Wale, Fab Five Freddy, street dancers, singers and more were also brought up to the platform by Jay. Check out the clash of art in the full "Picasso Baby" video project below: And before the big debut, Mr. Carter stopped by Bill Maher's show "Real Time" to chop it up about music, politics and to generally shoot the sh*t.  And if you're a Bill Maher fan, you know the convo was a comical good one. Here's a few quotes: On the drama with Harry Belafonte calling out The Carters & accusing them of not doing enough to help the community:  "I didn't think it was the correct venue. If it was something that was a real problem, I'm not difficult to find. Especially someone of his stature. He can reach out to me and we can have a conversation and we can do some good together. That was sort of a bit grand-standing to me. And I didn't like that. Especially dragging my wife into it. That was a bit of a low blow." On who would induct him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (he's only 7 years away from a nomination): "Obama." If he's busy: "He'll be alright. He owes me a couple." On arrogance vs. humility:  "It's overreaction. If you have the audacity to be great or compare yourself to any of the greats that came before you…If you say just like Obama or Picasso I'm this…people will say it's almost like blasphemous. But it's like, what are we doing this for? When you sitting in that chair, you want to be great. You want to be known as the greatest of all time. It's never going to happen if you don't see yourself that way first. You have to envision it first." On the solution to violence in this country, namely in Chicago:  "I don't really want to scare America…but the real problem is there's no middle class.  So the gap between the have and have nots is getting wider and wider.  It's going to be a problem that no amount of police can solve, because once you have that oppression and that gap is widening, this is inevitable that something is going to happen."   Here's a clip below:  You feelin' the "Picasso Baby" project?

Chris Brown Spotted On The Set Of "Love More" Video [UPDATED With Nicki Minaj's Arrival] Posted: 02 Aug 2013 04:25 PM PDT Chris Brown was spotted looking healthier & more fresh faced than usual....aside from those ciggies and whatever's in that cup.  Check out the R&B singer and Nicki Minaj on the set of their upcoming video for "Love More" inside.... Breezy was spotted today pulling a wardrobe change on the L.A. set of his brand new video for his latest single "Love More."  The track features Nicki Minaj, but no word yet on if she'll be appearing in the video as well. and she was spotted arriving to the set as well (below). We do know who WILL be featured though.....60 random video chicks who will be dancing it up in the nightclub scene.  They were also spotted on the set.  Obvi. Chris is back to looking like that fresh faced non-caved-in-face youngin' we came to love years ago.  Hopefully this is due to him leading a less-drama filled & healthier lifestyle.  Hopefully...   Nicki showed up in a black & gold look.  Her jewelry, shoes & Medusa bustier are all by Versace.  And her peplum skirt is from her own upcoming Nicki Minaj Collection:   She posted a few pics of her own from the set as well: Fun times.   Photos: Splash/WENN/Nicki's IG

*UPDATED* Did Raven Symone "OUT" Herself On Twitter...Saying She Can NOW Get Married To Her Boo..."Thanks To The Government"?! Posted: 02 Aug 2013 02:29 PM PDT   Raven Symone recently thanked the government, via Twitter, for allowing her the option to get married..."finally".  Ummm.....did Raven just "out" herself after she's given roundabout answers on those gay rumors?  Read the tweet inside.....   Though Raven Symone has not "officially" come out (and we don't expect her to), she recently shared a tweeted that has given the most proof to something we're all pretty convinced about--she's ready to marry her lover. After Raven, who has recently gone back to school for an art degree, began popping up at gay pride events in several cities, many folks started whispering.  And those whispers turned to a shout once Raven was spotted kissing and cuddling her alleged model girlfriend. Then she officially released a statement saying, "My sexual orientation is mine, and the person I'm datings to know. I'm not one for a public display of my life." Now Raven's sexuality will surely come back into question now that she's tweeted about DOMA. Well....we think that pretty much says it all. Raven doesn't owe anyone any details about her private life, but we do appreciate that she's being who she is and expressing her thoughts.  Do you boo.  Wedding bells a-ringin'..... *UPDATE* Raven gave this statement to CNN, confirming that the legalization of gay marriage now allows her to marry.  But she has no marital plans right now: "I am very happy that gay marriage is opening up around the country and is being accepted," the actress said in a statement through her representatives. "I was excited to hear today that more states legalized gay marriage. I, however am not currently getting married, but it is great to know I can now, should I wish to." Photo via Getty

CHECK THIS STORY: Ishi Kadi For K.Michelle's "Rebel Against" Campaign Posted: 02 Aug 2013 02:09 PM PDT In the latest installment of stories TheYBF.com is exclusively showcasing through K.Michelle's REBEL AGAINST campaign, we have Ishi Kadi, who describes herself as Muslim African American.  Check her story of how she handles discrimination inside...   Ishi Kadi is telling her story about being a Muslim African American Arab woman and the discrimination she faces on a day to day basis.  Find out below why she joined Saving Our Daughters and K.Michele's REBEL AGAINST campaign to take the positive road against those who hate.     Join K. Michelle's campaign and tell your story too!  Upload your story over at the My Rebellious Soul Tumblr and help impact social media in a positive way.

SPEAK ON IT: Adrienne Bailon & Tamar Braxton Butt Heads Over Friends Dating The Same Men Posted: 02 Aug 2013 01:15 PM PDT "The Real" hosts Tamar Braxton and Adrienne Bailon got into a heated discussion recently, about friends dating the same man.  Weigh in on the topic inside..... Yesterday, the ladies of "The Real" battled it out over friends dating the same man (or men) and if you should ever become friends with your ex-boyfriend's new chick.   When Adrienne revealed that she befriended Rita Ora (who dated Adrienne's ex, Rob Kardashian) Tamar questioned (very loudly) why two friends would date the same man (even post-breakup).   Adrienne disagreed, and added that she was "so over" Rob, that she didn't care who he was with. Seeing that it was 6 years later and all.  Plus, she thought Rita Ora was a dope chick.   Those opposing views led us to wonder, is it ok for friends in your circle to date the same men....at any point?     Watch the clip here and weigh in:

VIDEO FAB: Big Sean's "Fire" STARRING...Miley Cyrus Posted: 02 Aug 2013 12:28 PM PDT Big Sean has released an artsy visual for his latest single "Fire", and it stars Miley Cyrus!  Watch the clip inside....   Under the direction of Matthew Williams for DONDA, Big Sean tapped former child star turned worldstar twerker Miley Cyrus as the lead model in his "Fire" video.  The song is the latest offering from Big Sean's HALL OF FAME disc (August 27). So......why Miley Cyrus? Big Sean answered that question while explaining the video's concept. "It's about getting through the tough times, through the fire, and always evolving. Whether it’s in relationships, personal, in your work, etc. Miley's character in the visual represents a metaphor for people who may have changed and evolved into something beautiful, who have evolved past certain relationships -- the picture of me burning symbolizes an old romance and coming out victorious and beautiful as a flower." Oh, so that explains these rappers' latest obsession with Miley and why she been twerking and hanging out with Juicy J. Because she's a flower......   Watch "Fire" here:

TV FAB: Ciara & Diddy Have A Love Fest On "Kris", Diddy Reveals His Crush On Kris Jenner Posted: 02 Aug 2013 11:46 AM PDT Ciara brought her bangin' bod to her bestie Kim K.'s mom's show "Kris" today.  Check out the love fest she had with co-host Diddy inside... CIara and guest co-host Diddy expressed their mutual love & respect for each other on today's episode of "Kris."  In case you didn't notice, Kris Jenner has a new talk show that' in a summer test run on Fox right now.  So she is bringing on celeb guest co-hosts to help boost her numbers.   Diddy said he loves CicCi's resilience in this ever changing industry.  And he told her whenever she's up next on an Awards show to perform, he knows to grab his popcorn and watch a great show. CiCi revealed her life long dream was to be her version of "Poprah--P. Diddy & Oprah".  And she gushed about how influential he is in the business. We love all the mutual love. And then Diddy revealed that when Kris used to post throwback pics of herself in bikinis & ish, he developed a serious crush on her years ago.  And you already know the 57-year-old Momager was on cloud 9 hearing that. He said, "You know when everybody thinks of the Kardashians? They might think of Kim… but I think of you. I know that you have Bruce, but you know?... I have had a crush on you for a long time."     Peep the video below:   Ciara & Diddy also helped judge a Men vs. Women step team faceoff.   And by the way, Kim made her first post-baby appearance via a surprise video on her mom's show today.  She said a quick 10 second "Hi mom" and "I'm so proud of you" and "I'm loving being home too much so sorry I didn't come in person" type deal.  She's been in hiding for 7 weeks.  In case you cared...   As for CiCi's hot outfit for the day:   She showed off those killer toned gams in an asymmetrical Anthony Vaccarello miniskirt, Louboutin pumps, and H&M top and bracelets by Celine & Lorraine Schwartz.  Hot.   Photos:  Ciara's IG

Rihanna & Her Natural Hair Hit The Club In L.A., JUST Misses Karrueche's Arrival Posted: 02 Aug 2013 10:36 AM PDT Rihanna went for a brand new look last night as she hit up Playhouse in L.A.  While she's partaking in some down time from her Diamonds world tour, she snatched out the weavery and rocked her natural hair.  Check out what she calls her "Michael Jackson" 'do inside, plus how she narrowly missed her enemy Karrueche Tran as they parties at the same club.... Rihanna's got much to celebrate.  She won her $5 mill TopShop lawsuit centered around the retail giant illegally using her likeness on t-shirts they were selling.  She just made Billboard's Hot 100 55th Anniversary All-Time Rankings list.  And she can rock a super sexy & revealing dress and make that ish look effortless. So the "Right Now" singer made her way to Playhouse in her (American) home of L.A. last night to chill....and she showed off her wet and wavy natural hair.  Some folks called it jherri curlesque.  And Rih kinda agreed.  She posted a few selfies while out with her besties Melissa Forde & LeLee saying: Michael Jacks0n!!!!!! #rihjackson #michaeljackson #mjhair.... Still tryna get used to my hurr, so I threw on some #redlipstick #RIRIWoo Ha! Meanwhile: Chris' sometimey boo Karrueche, who's been booking modeling gigs for different mags and retail companies, was also spotted out at Playhouse last night with her crew.  But she and Rih didn't cross paths, thankfully.    By the way, yesterday before she hit the club, a fresh faced bra-less Rih Rih hit up the Neil Lane Jewelry store with her friends in West Hollywood.  And she walked out rocking a new diamond necklace.  Must be nice....   Photos: Splash/Rihanna's IG

FOX-Y GALS: Kelly Rowland & Nicole Beharie GET FAB For FOX's 2013 TCA Summer Tour Posted: 02 Aug 2013 09:28 AM PDT Gorgeous alert!  YBF chicks Kelly Rowland & Nicole Beharie hit the 2013 Fox TCA Summer Tour event in L.A. yesterday.  And both ladies kept it fab as they promoted their upcoming shows.   Check out their fabness inside.... Kelly Rowland is the newest "X Factor USA" judge.  So she posed it up at SoHo Hose in L.A. with fellow judges Paulina Rubio and Demi Lovato for the Fox TCA Summer Tour conference last night.   The "Kisses Down Low" singer kept it sexy in a turquoise & white geometric striped dress with her black Louboutin pumps.  Loves this summery look on her. And her new promo pic for "X Factor" is also out.  Chick is WINNING with her flawlessness these days.   The third season of "The X Factor" U.S. will have a two-part premiere on Fox on Sept. 11 (1 hour) and Sept. 12 (2 hours) at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on both dates.   Also at last night's Fox TCA conference, up and coming actress Nicole Beharie posed with her co-stars Tom Mison, Orlando Jones, and Katie Winter for their upcoming Sci-Fi show "Sleepy Hollow".    She kept it simple yet cute in a black pencil dress with a leather fitted peplum belt.  Nicole plays the lead role in the thriller as Detective Abbie Mills as the show premieres Monday, September 16th.  Here's the synopsis: In this modern day twist of Washington Irving's classic, ICHABOD CRANE (Tom Mison, "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen") is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers. Revived alongside Ichabod is the infamous Headless Horseman who is on a murderous rampage in present-day Sleepy Hollow. Bound to the Headless Horseman by a blood spell cast on the battlefield of the American Revolution, Ichabod quickly realizes that stopping Headless is just the beginning, as the resurrected rider is but the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As this re-invented Ichabod finds himself in present-day Sleepy Hollow, he discovers a town and a world he no longer recognizes. All that is brutally familiar are Headless and Ichabod's determination to annihilate this immortal being. It's a mission he must complete quickly, as Headless already has viciously slain Sheriff AUGUST CORBIN (guest star Clancy Brown, "Cowboys & Aliens," "Carnivale"). Grey served both as mentor and father figure to Detective ABBIE MILLS (Nicole Beharie, "Shame," "American Violet"), a young cop whose own supernatural experiences help her form an unlikely bond with Ichabod. But Sleepy Hollow's head of police, Captain FRANK IRVING (Orlando Jones, "The Chicago 8," "Drumline"), isn't buying any of this. In fact, the only person who is on Abbie's side is Ichabod. His extensive first-hand knowledge of our secret American history, coupled with her superior profiling and modern threat assessment skills, will make them a formidable duo as they work together to triumph over evil. The complex pasts of Ichabod and Abbie, from Ichabod's inclusion in the powerful and secretive Freemasons Society and the ghostly appearance of his late wife, KATRINA (Katia Winter, "Dexter"), to Abbie's childhood visions, will help them solve the intricate puzzles of Sleepy Hollow in order to protect its future. We're keeping our eye on the 42 actress as she looks like one who may make a surprising stamp on Hollywood soon...   Photos: WENN

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