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• SPOTTED: Michelle Williams OUT AND ABOUT In NYC + Jennifer Hudson At LAX
• Mariah Carey Reveals She Was Victim Of Racism -- "I Was SPIT ON As A Child!"
• AFTERMATH: Tameka Raymond Files For Emergency Custody Of Kids, Says "They're IN DANGER" [UPDATED] + Terrence Howard's Ex Shows Picture Proof Of The Black Eye She Says Terrence Gave Her
• SPOTTED: Cassie CHILLIN With Diddy, French Montana, Drake, And The Weeknd At OVO + Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" DEBUTS At #1
• HOT SHOTS: Gabourey Sidibe & Zoe Kravitz Do Harper's Bazaar + Michael B. Jordan, Quvenzhane Wallis & More TOP EW's "Entertainers On The Rise" List
• EBONY Publishes FOUR "WE ARE TRAYVON" Covers With The Martins, Boris Kodjoe, Dwyane Wade, Spike Lee & Their Sons + The OFFICIAL "Winnie Mandela" TRAILER
• ON THE SET EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland & Jeanette Jenkins Shoot New "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" DVD -- Dish On Calorie Burning Sex, Looking Great Naked & Copping Kelly's KILLER Skin & Bod With 5 Minute Workouts!
• BREAKING: Usher & Tameka Raymond's Son Usher V In ICU After Pool Accident [UPDATED]
• Vivica Fox CELEBRATES Her 49th BIRTHDAY With Tisha Campbell Martin, Duane Martin, Essence Atkins & More....

SPOTTED: Michelle Williams OUT AND ABOUT In NYC + Jennifer Hudson At LAX Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:17 AM PDT Singer Michelle Williams and Jennifer Hudson were both spotted and about recently.  Find out where the ladies were and what they were up to inside..... "If We Had Your Eyes" singer Michelle Williams was spotted in New York City yesterday. Michelle was snapped near the offices of Essence Magazine where she gave the folks a sneak peek at her upcoming musical project.  She tweeted, "#Repost from @essencemag!! I had a fabulous time sharing my new music with the Essence Family!! Thank you for sharing with me today @essencemag!!"   Pairing a turquoise dress with hot pink pumps, Michelle also stopped by the offices of Sirius records to give them a taste of what's next from her. She's already completed two music videos for the upcoming album, which should be hitting music shelves before the end of the year.   And at LAX......  Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, who's starring in the new biopic Winnie Mandela with Terrence Howard (opening Sept. 6th) arrived looking very comfortable in a gray top, baggy harem pants and a pair of combat boots.   A few days ago, Jen was honored by VH1 at their 2013 Do Something! Awards  for her work with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation. She also hit the stage with J. Cole to performed “Crooked Smile”.  Nice!   Photos via PacificCoastNews.com

Mariah Carey Reveals She Was Victim Of Racism -- "I Was SPIT ON As A Child!" Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:30 AM PDT Mariah Carey is co-starring in the upcoming buzz worthy flick Lee Daniels' The Butler.  And during the recent press conference, she detailed a racist act she suffered from during the Civil Rights era as a child of mixed heritage.   Find out her shocking reveal inside... The entire cast of The Weinstein Company's Lee Daniels' The Butler was present at the press conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Monday in NYC.  And TheYBF.com was on hand to participate in the momentous event. With big wigs like co-star Oprah giving their take on their own experiences during the Civil Rights era--the time period that the movie takes place during--it was Mariah's story that surprised many in the room. When Oprah asked fellow co-star Yaya Alafia about a scene in the film where she gets spit on in her face, Mariah chimed in about her own real life experience. The "#Beautiful" singer revealed that her Irish American mother was active in the Civil Rights movement, and that she, a young MiMi, was spit on as a young child while on the school bus.  MiMi revealed unexpectedly: "That scene just Oprah, when you brought it up, I really had to thank you because that actually happened to me." Oprah asked if she was actually spit on like in the film, and Mariah (dramatically) confirmed it happened in exactly the same way.  "I know that people would be in shock or not want to believe or accept that, but it did happen.  So it's like, that right there was almost the deepest thing to me in the movie." Mariah also discussed her biracial upbringing and the issues her family faced.  She revealed that her mother was the one who had to physically go to purchase their home.  Since her dad is black, they believed major issues would have surfaced had he gone himself, making it impossible to purchase. Sounds like a few stars of the film can personally relate to certain unfortunate aspects of the powerful film.  So it's no surprise Oscar buzz is surrounding Forest Whitaker & Oprah Winfrey already. Lee Daniels' The Butler hits theaters August 16th.   Photo: Getty Images

AFTERMATH: Tameka Raymond Files For Emergency Custody Of Kids, Says "They're IN DANGER" [UPDATED] + Terrence Howard's Ex Shows Picture Proof Of The Black Eye She Says Terrence Gave Her Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:02 PM PDT Tameka Raymond wasted no time in taking action in response to the most recent scare involving one of her & Usher's sons.  Check out why she filed for custody, plus Michelle Ghent's new picture proof showing bruises she claims came from Terrence Howard punching her.... After losing her son Kile just a year ago in a water related accident (a jet ski & tube freak accident), Tameka feels her two youngest sons' lives are now in danger after Usher V (pictured above) ended up in ICU after a pool accident at Usher's house. Usher has primary full custody of the couple's two boys, Usher V and Naviyd, which he won after the divorce settlement and after Kile's death. Now, Tameka is looking to reverse that after Cinco got his arm caught in the pool drain and had to be helped to breath again via CPR done by AV workers who were inside the house.  Today, Usher & Tameka were by Cinco's side in ICU and the doctors say he will be OK.  But Mama Tameka doesn't feel comfortable releasing the boys back into Usher's custody as the incident happened at the pool at his home.  Especially because she has beef with Usher's aunt who was supposed to be watching the boys. TMZ reports: Usher's ex-wife has just filed legal docs asking for an emergency hearing later this week ... to wrestle child custody away from him, on grounds he's creating a dangerous environment ... TMZ has learned. Tameka Raymond filed the docs in Fulton County, Georgia, claiming Usher is abdicating his parental responsibilities by letting other people care for their 2 kids -- people who she claims are not on the ball. Can't say we really blame her for filing these docs.  The aunt in question is also the person Tameka previously accused of letting a stalker into the house while Usher & Tameka were married.   *UPDATE* Tameka has just been granted an emergency custody hearing to take place Friday at 2 p.m. before Fulton County Superior Court Judge John Goger.  In her filing Tuesday, she accuses Usher of not being home 85% of the time and constantly pushing off parenting rsponsibilities on others. ET reports: In the motion for the emergency hearing filed on August 6, 2013, Foster claims Usher has "failed to personally exercise physical custody of the minor children" and utilizes "third-party caregivers ... rather than personally exercising parenting time" and alleges that Usher isn't home "85%" of the time. She also calls the Monday incident a "near-death" accident, and claims that their son was "left unsupervised in a swimming pool" at Usher's Atlanta home.   And if you were wondering if Terrence Howard's ex wife was going to show some receipts with her story of allegedly getting beat down during a family vacay to Costa Rica with Terrence & his kids recently, she did. TMZ obtained pics of Michelle Ghent showing her black eye and bruised arm that she claims all came at the fists of The Butler actor Terrence Howard. Michelle did receive her temporary restraining order she filed for Tuesday in court, and she maintains Terrence threatened her with a knife and physically abused her during an argument.   The site reports:   Michelle Ghent alleges the brutality occurred during a trip last week to Costa Rica. She says the fight started after she told Terrence she had no interest in firing up a relationship with him -- they divorced in May. Michelle says after Terrence hit her, he glared at her and walked over to a bedside table where he kept 2 curved knives -- 4-6 inches in length. Michelle says she panicked and then pepper sprayed him. At that point she claims Terrence knocked her down and then kicked her repeatedly in the head. In addition to the black eye, Michelle says she suffered contusions and swelling. And, she says, he referred to a prior warning he had given her on a trip to Bora Bora -- threatening to kill her.   Well this explains where the pepper spray comes into play that Terrence says Michelle attacked him with FIRST.  he also maintains he never touched her.  But based on these images, someone did.  Michelle says it was Terrence and he sucker punched her dead in the face, grabbed her up by the arm and caused contusions and swelling after he also threw her up against a wall. Sad situation.   Photos: TMZ/Tameka's IG

SPOTTED: Cassie CHILLIN With Diddy, French Montana, Drake, And The Weeknd At OVO + Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" DEBUTS At #1 Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:46 PM PDT "Numb" singer Cassie was spotted backstage at the OVO Fest where she hung out with her man Diddy, rapper French Montana and The Weeknd.  See their backstage photos inside and see how well Robin Thicke's latest album did on the charts. Cassie headed to the OVO Fest last night where she hung out backstage with her man Diddy (who performed with Ma$e and Drake), alongside French Montana and The Weeknd. Cassie was excited about her blue hair, tweeting "Montana!! Last night #OvOFest #cheerup #bluehairdontcare " After his performance last night, Drake told MTV News that Kanye West (who joined him on stage) was his favorite artist.   "That was probably the most important moment in my career to date. I think me and Kanye have wanted to express our respect for each other for a long time, and sometimes rap, the business, the competitiveness and just the heart behind it forces you to not talk to the people you quietly admire." And in other music news.... Robin Thicke's latest cd Blurred Lines will debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 200 album charts this week, with sales expected around 174,275K.  And Robin has a lot to celebrate since the figures represent his best first week debut ever! His 2008 album "Something Else" bowed with 137,000 at No. 3.   Photos via Cassie's Instagram

HOT SHOTS: Gabourey Sidibe & Zoe Kravitz Do Harper's Bazaar + Michael B. Jordan, Quvenzhane Wallis & More TOP EW's "Entertainers On The Rise" List Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:51 PM PDT Some of our fave YBF celebs (Gabourey Sidibe, Zoe Kravitz, Michael B. Jordan) have all landed in some of the world's most notable glossies.  Find out why inside...  Actresses Gabourey Sidibe and Zoe Kravitz (who co-starred together in Yelling To The Sky) are among the beautiful subjects of Carine Rotfeld's "Singular Beauties" spread in the September2013 issue of Harper's Bazaar.  With photographs shot by Karl Lagerfeld, Carine created the spread collaboration in collaboration with the magazine's creative director, Stephen Gans. The photos will appear in all 29 editions of the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, including the premiere Germany and Japan editions "An homage to the diversity of women."   Since the end of her cable series "The Big C", Gabby has signed on to star in "American Horror Story: Coven" on FX with Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates. Meanwhile, Zoe is starring in "Mad Max: Fury Road" with Charlize Theron.  Loves these two ladies.   And in Entertainment Weekly.....  Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan has landed in EW's New Hollywood: Entertainers On the Rise issue. And he's in great company. Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis, Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, Condola Rashad and Michael's Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler also made the list. Inside the mag, Michael reveals he may star in The Fantastic Four reboot and that he thinks auditions are very awkward.   ''Action auditions are the worst. You've got maybe two lines: 'What's up, dude? Die! Die! Die!' and you act like you're shooting somebody, and you've got a rolled-up script as a gun. It's the most awkward thing ever.'' Ha.  But we're sure he could pull it off.  Good to see Mr. Jordan, who also starred in Red Tails and on NBC's "Parenthood", get his due. Photos via Harper'a Bazaar/EW

EBONY Publishes FOUR "WE ARE TRAYVON" Covers With The Martins, Boris Kodjoe, Dwyane Wade, Spike Lee & Their Sons + The OFFICIAL "Winnie Mandela" TRAILER Posted: 06 Aug 2013 01:28 PM PDT ; The September issue of EBONY is dedicated to Trayvon Martin and features four distinct covers starring Boris Kodjoe, Dwyane Wade, Spike Lee and their sons and Trayvon Martin's family.  See the covers inside and watch the offical movie trailer for Winnie Mandela. Responding to the national outrage that jumped off following the the “not-guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, EBONY magazine has devoted the September 2013 issue to Trayvon Martin and explores the “Stand Your Ground” laws. Inside the issue, readers can find an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin and a piece on racial profiling from Columbia University Professor Marc Lamont Hill.  There is also personal reflection from Spike Lee, Boris Kodjoe and Dwyane Wade on how they talk to their sons about racism in America and reflections from 17 year old students on how they feel about being Black men in America. Also, Jill Scott dedicates a poem to Trayvon and Rev. Al Sharpton talks about turning anger into action. EBONY’s Editor-in-Chief Amy Barnett spoke about the issue saying, “As a mother of a young Black boy, the tragedy of Travyon Martin affected me deeply. We simply cannot allow the conversations on this issue to come to a standstill. As the leading source for an authoritative perspective on the African-American community, at EBONY we are committed to serving as a hub for Black America to explore solutions, and to giving readers the information and tools they need to help ensure a bright future for all of our children.” You can cop the latest issue of EBONY on newsstands on August 6. See all the powerful "We Are Trayvon" covers below:   And at the movies..... The long-awaited Winnie Mandela biopic, now titled Winnie Mandela, has a new US release date and official trailer. Starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard, the Image Entertainment film will hit US theaters on September 6.   Terrence, who also co-stars in Lee Daniels' The Butler, recently spoke out about the domestic violence reports involving his ex-wife Michelle Ghent.  He told Us Weekly on the red carpet of Lee Daniels' The Butler red carpet last night about Michelle's accusations that he beat her during an argument recently: "Unfortunately I've tried to help people and it's not necessarily in the same enlightened path, of trying to help themselves." He adds, "I just wish the best for her, but as far as me harming somebody… I really can't harm a fly. It's completely against my spirit, but I'm so heartbroken, that you can see that doing it on a night like this is only for an attempt to try and hurt me."   Watch the trailer above....

ON THE SET EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland & Jeanette Jenkins Shoot New "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" DVD -- Dish On Calorie Burning Sex, Looking Great Naked & Copping Kelly's KILLER Skin & Bod With 5 Minute Workouts! Posted: 06 Aug 2013 12:16 PM PDT As they prep their second workout DVD, “Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt”, celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins and singer Kelly Rowland dished exclusively to TheYBF.com about their calorie burning secrets, how to get Kelly's glowing skin, who they think has the hottest abs in Hollywood and why Kelly is the biggest fan of her own naked body.   Check out our chit chat inside.... With one best-selling workout DVD already under their belts, the ab-tastic Nike wearing duo, Kelly Rowland and Jeanette Jenkins, are back with their second workout video “Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt”.  And our fab & fit readers are going to love what they're selling. As they prep for an October release, the duo talked exclusively with TheYBF.com on the L.A. set over the weekend about their sexy new 5-minute workout moves, their sex-filled calorie burning sessions, and why Kelly looks so damn good naked...if she does say so herself! Here are the highlights, and yes, even the flawless Ms. Rowland has days where she's not feeling beautiful: On teaming up for video number two JJ: The first [video] was received so well, now people want the additional “whole head-to-toe Kelly Rowland workout.” Here is where you get it! The first workout, we just focused on the abs. Have you seen this girl at the Grammy’s, the Oscars? I’m getting blown up with “I want Kelly Rowland’s arms, I want Kelly Rowland’s legs, and I want Kelly Rowland’s booty.” Did you not see her pop up on the stage at the Superbowl like bionic woman? Okay so, bottom line, if we didn’t do it (the video) people would be coming after me. On the unconventional ways they burn calories JJ: Kelly likes to have sex [laughter]. KR: I mean it always helps. I also play the "wii" with friends. We’re pretty much diving into the TV making sure we have a good time. JJ: I just like to turn up. If we’re going to a concert or club or dinner I'm going to burn calories everywhere. I’m pretty much ‘Jeanette turn up.’ I’m going to add energy and burn calories that’s the way I do. I just like to turn up! KR: All I need is a good workout and that's it. I take care of myself, take care of my skin and I watch what I’m eating. On why Kelly likes working out with Jeanette KR: She’s the person at 6 o' clock in the morning like “WAKE UP! YEAH!” But sometimes you do need that burst of energy.  You do need someone there that's motivating and helping you and that's what she does and that's why we've stuck together for so many years. I love her to death. She is completely inspiring--physically and mentally. On what you get in the "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" DVD JJ: The great thing about the sexy abs cardio sculpt is that we have put it into 5 minute chapters. Really fun chapters. Each chapter has a signature move. If you’re a beginner or short on time, you only have to do 5 minutes or 10 minutes in 2 or 3 chapters. Anyone can do it and let it grow with you over time. KR: You will definitely feel the burn. It's the most intense 5 minutes ever. On Kelly's diet regimene KR: I never like to say diet. I like to say eating clean. Listening to your body and knowing what your body responds well to. For me, its green vegetables or fish. I don’t feel like I’m heavy or weighed down and lethargic when I eat. Food should give you energy. My favorite thing right now is grilled pineapple with cinnamon. Favorite food to have on cheat day? KR: Cupcakes! Or anything with sugar or chocolate sauce. Inspiration for those lazy days you don’t feel like getting out of bed KR: I like what it feels like naked. I wanna look good naked. Everybody wants to look good naked. That's the goal. On who wants to see Kelly naked? KR: I wanna see it! Myself. That’s all that counts. If I’m not happy with my naked body who will be?!http://50.56.9.147/sites/all/modules/fckeditor/fckeditor/editor/skins/de...); background-position: 0px -304px;" alt="" /> On who has the hottest abs in Hollywood? JJ: Kelly Rowland. Have you looked at her?! KR: Jessica Biel. On the most efficient workout to get you in tip top shape? JJ: This workout. The cardio, the sculpting, and the focus core work. This is the exact prescription of workout style that I do with Kelly and other clients. We try to get as much in within an hour that we can. This is called ‘everything but the kitchen sink.’ JJ: For me it starts with the food. You are what you eat. When I really want to assure my skin is glowing, I make sure I'm drinking a lot of water and avoid sugar, dairy, and high fatty foods and then I get a glow. On their favorite pick-me-up when feeling less than sexy? KR: This is really corny but I like to listen to Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful” and dance around my house. I do it for myself and then I think I’m cute again. JJ: I feel the most beautiful when I take everything off and get back to nature. No makeup. No nothing. Just throw on some sweats and hang out at the beach or go for a hike or even do yoga or go to church. I like to bring everything back to the spirit. If I feel like that in any way, I like to bring everything back to my purpose in life and that makes me feel beautiful again. What are people doing in Hollywood that you wish you could fix? JJ: Looking in the mirror and not loving themselves. Stop doing that! Stop putting yourself down. I’ve worked with women who are bombshells that don’t love themselves. But it's not just them, it's the average girl at home. They need to look at the mirror and say look at the beauty that God created. Find something beautiful about yourself that you love. If it's your hips, thighs, your hair, skin...love it! Love yourself. KR: You also need to be patient with yourself. Women look at a picture and they want that in an instant and to be honest, you have to pace yourself and take time.  You have to do everything it takes and dedicate yourself to a plan whether it's a meal plan, not a diet, or a workout plan. Be honest with yourself. Should I pick up this red drink full of sugar or should I pick up water or coconut water?       Lookin' HOT ladies. The new DVD "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" will be released this October.   Photos via Lauren Smith/TheYBF.com

BREAKING: Usher & Tameka Raymond's Son Usher V In ICU After Pool Accident [UPDATED] Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:11 AM PDT In frightening news, Usher's 5-year-old son Usher V is now in the Intensive Care Unit after a pool accident yesterday evening.  Details inside... While Usher's oldest son Usher V was at the singer's pool in Atlanta yesterday after 2p, reports state his hand got stuck in a pool drain that he was attempting to fish a toy from.  And the adults on the scene (Usher was not home)--the boy's aunt, the maid and a couple of house workers--had difficulty helping him to remove it. TMZ reports: Here's what we know ... The child was playing in the pool with his aunt and saw a toy in the drain. He dove down to get the toy and his arm got stuck in the drain. The aunt immediately dove in to rescue him but couldn't get his hand out. The maid then dove in and tried but was also unsuccessful. The maid screamed for help. Two men working in the house came out, dove in and freed the boy. He was given CPR immediately and rushed to the hospital. Usher arrived and drove in the ambulance with his son. Cinco is now in the ICU with Usher & his mother Tameka Raymond by his side.  But doctors have reportedly said he will be OK. No word on if Cinco could swim or if he was submersed completely underwater during the ordeal as pool drains are usually half way in and out of the pool toward the top.  We wish little Usher V a speedy & FULL recovery. *UPDATE* According to the 9-1-1 call placed by Usher's aunt Rena, Cinco may have stopped breathing from almost drowning, but started breathing again after one of the AV system workers from inside the house admistered CPR. Photo: WENN

Vivica Fox CELEBRATES Her 49th BIRTHDAY With Tisha Campbell Martin, Duane Martin, Essence Atkins & More.... Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:15 AM PDT The fabulous Vivica Fox celebrated her 49th birthday with a bash attended by her "Mr. Box Office" co-stars as well as her celebrity friends Tisha Campbell Martin, Duane Martin and more.  See the pics inside ......   Now that she's a single lady, she's partying it up hard before she hits the big 5-0.  And chick looks great. Veteran actress Vivica Fox took over Rain Nightlcub this weekend to host a private birthday soiree for family and friends. Viv's "Mr. Box Office" co-star Jon Lovitz came by cheer on the birthday girl.  Regina King, who's returning to the small screen on "The Big Bang Theory', posed it up with Viv. "My Wife And Kids" star Tisha Campbell was there with her hubby Duane Martin, who's having a career resurgence with the BET hit "RHOH".  We know he's thankful for THAT. Essence Atkins, who also appears on "Mr. Box Office", brought along her handsome husband Jaime Mendez. Fellow "Mr. Box Office" star Alex Thomas posed wtih NBA baller Derrick Fisher and his wife. While wearing an Herve Leger look and Jimmy Choo shoes, Vivica was serenaded by her friends for the ocassion.  Happy birthday Viv! Photos via Terry Christanio

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