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• Bey & Jay Show Off PERSONAL VACAY Pics
• FIRST LOOK: Keshia Knight Pulliam + Niecy Nash Rock DENIM MAGAZINE Fall 2013 Covers
• Kanye West Disses Ray-J On "Jimmy Fallon"...Performs "Bound 2"
• Gucci Mane's INSANE Twitter Rant, Claims Threesomes With Nicki Minaj, Blac Chyna & More + Attacks Drake, Tyga & Atlantic Records...Nicki Responds
• D-Wade's Wade World Foundation CELEBRATES It's 10th ANNIVERSARY With KeKe Palmer & More + Ol' Dirty Bastard's HOLOGRAM Performs With Wu-Tang At Rock The Bells!
• FULL RECAP: Lil Wayne Talks To Katie Couric About Sizzurp, Skateboarding & Dropping Out Of High School
• NAME CHECKED! Naomi Campbell, Iman & Bethann Hardison CALL OUT Top Designers For IGNORING Models Of Color!
• EXCLUSIVE: "Love & Hip Hop" Expanding Into 3 Cities! New Orleans, Houston & L.A. On Deck!
• FIRST LOOK: Tia Mowry, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Michael Boatman In NICK's "Instant Mom" TRAILER
• APOLOGIES ACCEPTED! Keyshia Cole & Michelle Williams KISS And MAKE UP On Twitter....Moving PAST The Drama!
• Rihanna, Kanye West, Pusha T, Miguel, Rita Ora & More Round Out Weekend For NYFW
• VIDEO FAB: Eminem's "Berzerk" + Iggy Azalea's Raunched Out "Change Your Life" Ft. T.I.

Bey & Jay Show Off PERSONAL VACAY Pics Posted: 10 Sep 2013 08:44 AM PDT Beyonce and Jay Z have shared a few personal pics from their cruise through Italy and Spain (with Blue Ivy) and we've got them for you inside...... Little Blue Ivy seemed to enjoy the family cruise, i.e. Beyonce's 32nd birthday cruise we hear ran them over $250,000, around Spain and Italy.  Yep, that's her crawling on moms.  It's not a towel. Bey kept it casually sexy rocking a Wildcat Muscle Tee from Lovers + Friends, Topshop MOTO shorts and a necklace by Henri Bendel. The "Grown Woman" diva, who's kicked off round III of the Mrs. Carter Show in Latin America, looked relaxed and inspired during the trip. Bey snapped a few shots of Jay puffing on one of his Cuban cigars.       Fun times. Loves this look on her by Never Fully Dressed.        Cute pics. Lush life.  They've earned it.     Photos via Beyonce's Tumblr

FIRST LOOK: Keshia Knight Pulliam + Niecy Nash Rock DENIM MAGAZINE Fall 2013 Covers Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:52 AM PDT Keshia Knight Pulliam is getting her all-white goddess on for the brand new cover of DENIM Magazine.  And we've got the first look.  Check out the gorgeous actress rocking her fringed out look, plus Niecy Nash rocking the second cover...   Styled by J.Bolin and photographed by Will Sterling, Keshia Knight Pulliam & Niecy Nash are taking over dual covers of DENIM Magazine's Fall 2013 issue. The all grown up child actress, who does great philanthropy through her Camp Kizzy Foundation, is starring in an upcoming TV movie with Romeo Miller called The Love Letter.  And the 34-year-old is looking gorgeous as the mag's brand new cover girl in a vintage leather fringe jacket and a white hot skirt by Fondrens Fashion House.   And "Soul Man" star Niecy Nash is in the midst of season 2 of her TV Land show.  And she's keeping it young and fresh in a sheer pleated coral maxi skirt from BeBe and cold-should denim top by J.Bolin.  The issue focuses on everyday working women finding affordable pieces. Looking great Niecy!

Kanye West Disses Ray-J On "Jimmy Fallon"...Performs "Bound 2" Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:56 AM PDT Kanye West made his "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" debut last night.  And he didn't miss the opportunity to switch up a couple lines of his "Bound 2" track in order to slip in a diss to Ray-J.   Check out the performance inside... For his first television performance of his Yeezus track Bound 2, Kanye brought Charlie Wilson along to croon out his parts on the track.  And for 'Ye's opening lines, he switched them up a bit to clap back at his baby mom's ex Ray-J. "Brandy's little sister lame, man, he know it now/When a real brother hold you down you supposed to drown." Brandy's little sister?  Womps. Check out the full performance with The Roots, Uncle Charlie, and a 6-person children's choir below: Kanye kicks off his brand new just announced tour October 19th in Seattle.   The Randomness: 1.  That video that went viral of the "twerking Girl Catching On Fire"...was a fake.  Jimmy Kimmel created it to prank all the media.  Womp.  STORY Photo: NBC

Gucci Mane's INSANE Twitter Rant, Claims Threesomes With Nicki Minaj, Blac Chyna & More + Attacks Drake, Tyga & Atlantic Records...Nicki Responds Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:03 PM PDT So, Twitter just blew up with Gucci Mane's latest rants.  Find out who he attacked inside and who he puts on blast for allegedly smashing... Gucci is one of those dudes who just doesn't need a Twitter.  1--Because we can only understand every third word of what he's trying to say.  And 2--Because he seems to use it more for blasting others than he does for promoting himself. This brings us to tonight's rant.  Not sure what set him off....or what possible substance set him off....but Gucci started going off about folks in the industry: Every 1 n the industry has a hidden agenda every person let greed n pride conquer them its sad but I been in jail so much it humbled me And then, ish got gross from there. The highlights, from what we could understand: Gucci claims to have had a threesome with Nicki Minaj.  Another threesome with Tyga's chick Blac Chyna. He goes on about smashing video vixens Keyshia Dior (who we thought was his actual girlfriend at some point), Buffy The Body and others who had a man at the time.  And according to Gucci, he sexed Ciara, Monica (while she was with Rocko) and Taraji P. Henson. Then he went in on the folks at Atlantic Records, and he apparently isn't signed with that company anymore. He called someone "fat lard". And then, he started attacking Drake by calling him an Instagram groupie, Jeezy, T.I. and others.  And he called Tiny ugly. This guy. So Nicki decides to respond by going in on him, saying things like: Gucci look like a upset stomach...Career aint goin nowhere like horses in da stable/ bitch I'm in the mansion, flossin, clickin cable. *Snickers* And Tyga responded: Burberry Man was just askin for a song doe?? #OnlyACrackhead Then this convo between Nicki and Tyga got posted.   That's the gist of it all.  Here are all of Gucci's tweets....if you must attempt to read them:     Photos: Nicki's Twitter, Gucci's Twitter

D-Wade's Wade World Foundation CELEBRATES It's 10th ANNIVERSARY With KeKe Palmer & More + Ol' Dirty Bastard's HOLOGRAM Performs With Wu-Tang At Rock The Bells! Posted: 09 Sep 2013 04:03 PM PDT Over the weekend, Miami HEAT Champion Dwyane Wade celebrated his annual Wade’s World Weekend in support of the 19th anniversary of Wade’s World Foundation and the Chicago community. See Steve Harvey, Mindless Behavior and other’s who lent their support inside and watch Ol' Dirty Bastard perform with the Wu-Tang Clan at Rock The Bells 2013.…. This past weekend, Dwyane Wade went back to Chicago for the annual Wade’s World Weekend in support of his Wade’s World Foundation. This year marks the 10th year that Wade’s World has been providing programs and opportunities for at-risk youth that promote education, health and social skills. Dwyane kicked off Wade’s World Weekend with an intimate benefit dinner with Michigan Avenue Magazine at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.  Guests in attendance included Juwan Howard and EBONY's Desiree Rogers. On Friday, Dwyane hosted the Wade’s World Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala at the Peninsula Hotel. The evening included the unveiling of the “Choose to Live, Live to Dream” campaign and the introduction of the 2013 Excellence in Philanthropy Award. Among the recepients were Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie. They were honored for their profound commitment to youth. Other guests included Mindless Behavior, Brandon Marshall, Dr. Ian Smith, Otis Wilson, Kenny Williams and T.J. Holmes. Dwyane's mother Jolinda and sister Tragil Wade both gave heart-warming toasts in honor of Dwyane and the 10th anniversary of Wade's World.   And on Saturday, Dwyane hosted the Choose to Live, Live to Dream Festival at Douglas Park. In collaboration with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago, Wade's World provided a day of entertainment that forged a strong message that youth CAN make better choices when their natural abilities, talents, and aspirations are nurtured through quality programming in a safe environment.  Festival participants were encouraged to sign the Choose to Live, Live to Dream Pledge which acknowledged their commitment to being aware of their surroundings, making better choices and reaching for their dreams. The crowd was entertained by Midnight Circus, Dwyane Wade’s Chicago Has Talent winners 2009-2012, and Soul Children of Chicago.   Also, Mindless Behavior peformed their hits.  A great event for Dwyane's embattled hometown of Chicago. Watch a clip from their show here:        And in concert reincarnations..... Eazy E wasn't the only deceased rapper to make an appearance at Rock The Bells 2103 this weekend.  Last night, Ol' Dirty Bastard's hologram performed a few songs with The Wu-Tang Clan in San Bernardino, CA.     Watch the performance of "Shame on a Nigga" & "Shimmy Shimmy Ya": Really feel like they could have gotten Mariah to surprise the crowd with that "Fantasy" remix.   Don't mind us....   BONUS: In cause you were wondering why Gabrielle Union wasn't on Dwyane Wade's arm this weekend, it's because she was hanging out with lifestyle expert AJ Johnson and a few of their friends in San Fran.  They hit up the 49ers game yesterday. She tweeted "Good times at the #49er game w/ @theajzone @telltell_heart @larryjarahsims @jennagreen7 ... #bandwagon #bandwagonspacewaslimited #bringiton"   Photos via Bob Metelus/Gabrielle Union's Instagram/Sway's Instagram

FULL RECAP: Lil Wayne Talks To Katie Couric About Sizzurp, Skateboarding & Dropping Out Of High School Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:46 PM PDT Lil Wayne made his much anticipated appearance on "Katie" this afternoon.  Get the full recap of the taped appearance inside... It's been a while since we've seen Weezy F. Baby doing an all out sit down on national tv.  So he returned to one of his fave ladies, "Miss Katie", to chop it up about his health, his sizzurp, his skateboarding, and schooling.  And while he sounds like he either just woke up or he was into something else back stage, Weezy and his diamond grills told us some things we didn't know. Here's the highlights: On what was behind his seizure health scares "Dehydration, working too much, no sleep. Things like that catch up to you. I found out that I'm sorta epileptic. We went back to my past, and tried to figure out why it's happening to me now when it never happened before. And my mom said no, actually when you were little living in New Orleans, you fainted. We didn't know that's what is was. And we found out one not my cousins suffers seizures real bad." On speculation of his sizzurp habit causing seizures I asked my doctor and I said I haven't been drinking sizzurp like that or nowhere near what I was or to cause seizures . He asked what else I been doing? I had been taking pain pills and those have codeine in them. So when I slowed down on the syrup, it was like a reaction of sorts because I hadn't been having the codeine. On if he still drinks syrup Naw I can't do that anymore. Because the doctors said so. I was doing doing it in abundance [before] but the doctors said can't nobody tell you what to do, but your mom. And my mom told me not to. On writing "How To Love" for daughter Reginae Me and my homie D12--it was his idea--wrote it for my daughter. It's for my daughter and daughters all around the world. On any regrets about finishing high school after being an honor student Not at all. But to all my kids, you ARE finishing high school. But it was my mom's idea. I had an album out and it was platinum, thank God. And I was still going to public school. She saw me getting ready for school one day and I was putting my gun in my backpack. She said, 'You really have to bring that?' I said 'Yeah, you don't want me to bring it?'  She waited and said "Yeah, I guess I do.' Because she bought the gun for me. For protection. Then she came back to my room and said 'You're not going back to school. If you have to do all that. You're getting your GED.' She said 'Tell Baby and 'em you need your GED.' So, I got my GED and went to college. On his jail stint I have to thanks my family and fans. They made it a walk in the park, literally. On what kids in N.O. need Thank God I'm such an influence. When I go back to N.O., I see kids who were looking for guns, I see them with skateboards now. [Weezy also opened up a huge skatepark in New Orleans recently.] Katie gifted him a black skateboard with a "Katie" logo on it and he loved it. Sweet!   Here's a few clips from today's episode:

NAME CHECKED! Naomi Campbell, Iman & Bethann Hardison CALL OUT Top Designers For IGNORING Models Of Color! Posted: 09 Sep 2013 01:45 PM PDT Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Iman joined activist Bethann Hardison in calling out some of the nation's top fashion designers for a lack of diversity on the runway....and they NAMED names.  Find out who they called outside.... A few weeks ago, we told you that Bethann Hardison and Iman were working as part of an advocacy group called “Diversity Coalition” that were making plans to address the lack of diversity found on runways during fashion week. Well....the ish hit the fan this morning! During a taped segment on "GMA" that aired this morning, the ladies were joined by supermodel Naomi Campbell as they took on some of the world's top designers and called them out for using just “one or no models of color” in their fall shows.  And they're calling it a “racist act.” I don’t like it....Where’s the others?" Naomi said. "I’m very outspoken, as we know. The statistics, it’s really shocking. Heartbreaking. Your body and beauty, it doesn’t matter what color you are. If you’ve got the right talent, you should be there having the opportunity to do the job.” Iman, who rose to fame in the 1970s, gave a startlingly observation during her interview.  “There were more black models working then than it is happening in 2013. There is a time when silence is not acceptable at all. And if the conversation cannot be had publicly in our industry, then inherently there is something wrong with the industry.” So who were some of the big designers on the list of folks being put on blast?  They named heavyweights like Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Armani among those they want to see make a better effort to cast women of color.  On the other side of the coin, Diane von Furstenberg (who cast Naomi in her most recent show) and Tom Ford were praised by the group. Speaking of Tom, Iman said, "He has diversity because he sees the beauty in diversity." But Bethann (and the DC) stopped short of calling the designers (or the fashion industry racist). She said, “I think they’re ignorant and they’re arrogant, and I think it’s not even about racism. I think it’s a sense of laziness and they’ve told themselves a story.” *Snaps* Watch the segment here:   And speaking of DVF........ Naomi Campbell was the main attraction during the Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on Sunday.  She closed out the show with a bang. Naomi, who just wrapped up filming "The Face" in the UK, will soon set her sites on casting for the second season of the US version (which we actually love) and recasting the judges.   By the way, we spotted Ms. Campbell boo'd up with Maxwell at the US Open.     Photos via Frazer Harrison/ Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America/Naomi Campbell's WhoSay

EXCLUSIVE: "Love & Hip Hop" Expanding Into 3 Cities! New Orleans, Houston & L.A. On Deck! Posted: 09 Sep 2013 12:41 PM PDT We've just confirmed that not only is the "Love & Hip Hop" franchise not going anywhere anytime soon, but it's expanding into 3 cities!  Deets inside.... Rumors swirled last week about Ray-J and his "girlfriend' singer Teairra Mari were being cast in an upcoming "Love & Hip Hop: LA" spinoff.  And while no final decisions have been made about any castings, TheYBF.com confirms the show is, in fact, headed to Hollywood. And that's not the only city that will get the must-see-ratchet-tv treatment.  New Orleans and Houston are also being cast.  We're told by "LAHH" production sources: Yes we are casting in LA as well as Houston & New Orleans. We are talking to a lot of great prospects and are very excited about the potential cast in all 3 cities. No final decisions have been made on cast or next city. We can only wonder if Slim Thug and his on again off again ex LeToya Luckett will be the headliners of the H-Town spinoff.  Well known stripper Maliah Michel is already tied to Memphitz's "Mistresses" show we're still hoping never sees the light of day.  So it'll be interesting to see which vixens get involved. And as for New Orleans....that's a toss up.  But we bet more than a couple Cash Money Millionaires will be involved.  The NYC and Atlanta versions of "Love & Hip Hop" are expected to return for another season as well. VH1 must have said they are milking that twerking cow for all it's worth...   The Randomness: 1.  Unbelievable.  The utter disgust that is George Zimmerman has just been detained for allegedly threatening his now estranged wife's father with a gun.  STORY  (How interesting that it took months for this "man" to even be ARRESTED for killing teen Trayvon Martin.)   Photo: James Pray

FIRST LOOK: Tia Mowry, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Michael Boatman In NICK's "Instant Mom" TRAILER Posted: 09 Sep 2013 11:42 AM PDT Tia Mowry and Sheryl Lee Ralph star in the new NickMom series "Instant Mom".  Watch the trailer inside and get the deets on Whoopi Goldberg starring in an adaptation of Terry McMillian's A Day Late and a Dollar Short. A few months ago, we told you about "Tia & Tamera" star Tia Mowry heading over to NickMom to star in "Instant Mom", the channel's first original scripted comedy series, and now we have the trailer! On the show, Tia plays a party girl who marries an older man with three kids.  During the series, we watch Tia's character "Stephanie", as she  slowly grows into her role as a full-time stepmom.   Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Stephanie's mother Maggie, while Michael Boatman plays Charlie, her husband.  Whoopi Goldberg is also a part of the cast. "Instant Mom" is set to premiere on Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NickMom. In other Tia news, fans will be able to purchase items from her MILKY product line later this spring and she will appear in the film Baggage Claim (September 27th). Watch the trailer here:   And speaking of Whoopi... "The View" kicked off its 17th season this morning with host Whoopi Goldberg revealing that she spent her summer break in Canada filming the film adaptation of Terry McMillan’s novel A Day Late and a Dollar Short. In the new movie, which is being produced by Lifetime, Whoopi stars as Viola Price (Goldberg), a mother of four who learns she is close to death. According to EW, Viola is "Resolved to sort out all of her family’s issues before she passes on, she sets out to correct the mistakes of each of her four children – which include teen pregnancy, prescription drug addiction, and jail time. She also has to rescue her estranged husband from a younger woman." A Day Late and a Dollar Short will premiere on Lifetime in 2014.   Photos via PCN/NickMom/Wilson Morales

APOLOGIES ACCEPTED! Keyshia Cole & Michelle Williams KISS And MAKE UP On Twitter....Moving PAST The Drama! Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:57 AM PDT Over the weekend, Michelle Williams and Keyshia Cole apologized to each other for negative comments/tweets that went viral a few months ago.  See the ladies' make their public apologies inside.... We've been following the "cold war" between Keyshia Cole and Michelle Williams for a few months, and NOW, we can report that it's officially over.  Everyone can finally get back to their lives. Over the weekend, the ladies had a conversation where they sorted out their differences.  Following their talk, both ladies used their Twitter accounts to make a public apology to one another.   Keyshia tweeted, "I apologize for the mean things I said, it hurt me when [I] went to your page and saw what u said during my performance. And that still doesn’t make it ok. I said what I said out of anger. And that’s the absolute WRONG time to say things. So can u admit to erasing the tweet that was said about me? So people know that anger came from a hurt place malicious? From a hurt place not a malicious place." Michelle followed with....   Good work ladies.  We did notice, however, that Michelle didn't give Keyshia the EXACT apology she asked for (according to MW, she doesn't erase tweets and never Tweeted anything bad about Keyshia) but at least she owned up to to some type of "misunderstandings".     You can't always have it your way...but at least she got something.   Photos via Getty/Twitter

Rihanna, Kanye West, Pusha T, Miguel, Rita Ora & More Round Out Weekend For NYFW Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:13 AM PDT Rihanna, Rashida Jones, Miguel, Kanye West and Pusha T were a few of the stylish stars spotted walking around NYFW Sunday.  Find out where the beautiful people went inside.....   Yesterday, Rihanna was spotted at Opening Ceremony's Spring 2013 fashion show at SuperPier 25.  And there's nothing about this frumpy 90's look we're loving.  But maybe that's what Rih is going for.... Riri (showing off her thigh highs and garter belt) chatted it up with her bestie Melissa Ford while playing on her phone.  Meanwhile, Miguel, seated next to the duo, was spotted texting as well.   Once Miguel managed to pull his attention away from his phone, he posed with "Parks & Recreation" actress Rashida Jones.  Outside of NYFW, Rashida is working on shooting the final season of "Parks & Recreation" and working on her upcoming project "Ladybugs". The "Adorn" singer posed with a few friends backstage.   In addition to Opening Ceremony's show, Rashida also attended the Thakoon fashion show with Michelle Lee and Brad Goreski.  We miss Brad on Bravo!   And rappers were all in the mix too: Rapper Kanye West, who'll soon hit the road with Kendrick Lamar, was spotted at Milk Studios for the Hood by Air fashion show. Rapper Pusha T closed the Mark McNairy Spring / Summer 2014 show rocking a "Hey Hey My My, Camouflage Will Never Die" t-shirt and camo cargo pants. He also wore a snapback that read, "BE NASTY.  By the way, Cam'Ron was front row.  How odd. NBA baller/fashionista Russell Westbrook also attended the Opening Ceremony fashion show.   And you'll notice, Russell Westbook has been Anna Wintour's NBA arm candy this season. They were spotted at the Altuzarra Show after sitting next to each other at a previous show. Remember when it was Amare Stoudemire?.   Famed stylist June Ambrose posed with her FW bestie Jay Emanuel at the Ralph Rucci fashion show held at The Theatre at Lincoln Center. June also took her daughter Summer Chamblin to the Tracy Reese fashion show at The Studio at Lincoln Center. They sat next to singer/rapper Hesta Prynn.     Justin Bieber was spotted at the Y-3 Spring/Summer 2014 show.   Seated opposite Justin were NBA players Iman Shumpert and John Wall and designer Jeremy Scott.   Numero Russia editor Andre Leon Talley held court in a bright yellow cape in the front of Ralph Rucci at Lincoln Center.  Andre's been at the helm of Ralph Russo's career from the beginning.    Actress Zoe Kravitz (wearing H&M) looked like she bathed and actually had a hair and makeup session while attending H&M & Vogue Studios Celebrate "Between The Shows" over the weekend.  Cute.    And singer Rita Ora, the face of DKNY, closed out the DKNY Spring 2014 collection.   Photos via /Craig Barritt/Getty Images North America/Vivien Killilea/Getty Images North America/Andrew H. Walker/Noam Galai/Stephen Lovekin/Astrid Stawiarz

VIDEO FAB: Eminem's "Berzerk" + Iggy Azalea's Raunched Out "Change Your Life" Ft. T.I. Posted: 09 Sep 2013 09:31 AM PDT Eminem just dropped his brand new video for his single "Berzerk".  Peep it inside, plus rapstress Iggy Azalea and T.I. in visuals for "Change Your Life".... After his much talked about ESPN College Football stint this weekend, Em has released his brand new video for "Berzerk" of his upcoming Marshall Mathers LP 2. And he's giving his throwback rap video steez over the already Beastie Boys-sounding track.   Check it.   And Iggy Azalea did what she does best: Put out videos that show so much skin, ass and bring so much attention to her sex appeal that people think she's a better rapper than what she is. So, checkout the raunchy vid for "Change Your Life" ft. T.I.  The track appears on Iggy's upcoming studio album debut The New Classic.

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