The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Chris Brown & Karrueche Surrounded By Ten Bodyguards While Partying Together In L.A.
• BEACH FAB: Angela Simmons STRIPS DOWN For Her 26th Birthday On Miami Beach
• Keri Hilson Cuddles Up To Her Boo Serge Ibaka At His 24th Birthday Party
• LET ME UPGRADE YOU: Bobbi Kristina Shows Off "IMPROVED" Engagement Ring!
• "I Dream Of Nene" Star Jennifer Williams CELEBRATES Her 39th Birthday With Mashonda & Al Reynolds
• Hey Gorgeous! Happy 42nd Birthday Sanaa Lathan!
• SPOTTED: Ja Rule & Wife Aisha Chill Out In NYC
• Rihanna Releases "Half Of Me" Documentary, Shoots "What Now" Vid + J.Cole's "Crooked Smile" Video
• Beyonce Offers Up More Pics For Folks To Live Vicariously Through Her Fabulous Life....
• Drake Gears Up For 5 Borough Takeover After Teaming up With The Game To Donate $22K To Woman After Tragic Fire
• FIRST LOOK: Jesse L. Martin In "Sexual Healing" Marvin Gaye Biopic (TRAILER) + Lil Mo's "L's Up" (SINGLE)
• SNEAK PEEK Of "RHOA" Season 6: Porsha Stewart Says "Kordell Didn't Want ME Physically!" + Nene Leaks CONFRONTS Kenya Moore
• DO WE LOVE IT: Kerry Washington's Pink Halston Heritage Look
• VIDEO FAB: Solange RELEASES STILLS & VIDEO For "Lovers In The Parking Lot"
• Antoine Dodson's Having A Baby Y'all!

Chris Brown & Karrueche Surrounded By Ten Bodyguards While Partying Together In L.A. Posted: 19 Sep 2013 08:42 AM PDT Chris Brown & Karrueche Tran are still boo'd up around L.A. together.  Peep the pics of them out last night inside, plus what Chris revealed during his live TV interview with DJ Skee... "Fine China" singer Chris Brown brought his boo Karrueche to Club Icon last night.  They were spotted leaving out--one at a time as if we didn't know their asses were together--after hosting a party for radio host Big Boy of Power 106.   Chris Brown busy being shielded by ten bodyguards, because that's necessary apparently, while rocking his solid gold diamond encrusted T-Rex necklace as he left the downtown club.  And Karrueche kept it casually cute in ripped short shorts and cute booties. But before he hit the club with his on-again girl, Breezy sat down with DJ Skee for his live show on AXS TV.  And he revealed some deets on his upcoming X album. He's tapped folks like Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland, Diplo and yes, even Rihanna.  He also said about his "Autumn Leaves" song with Kendrick Lamar, which he's already shot half the video for in Hawaii: “He actually wrote from the mindset of a critic, if a critic was sitting there talking to me, and then he’s coaching me through it. It’s amazing how lyrical he is and how he can put it together just by rapping.” Nice! Peep the highlights below:     Photos: PCN/Splash

BEACH FAB: Angela Simmons STRIPS DOWN For Her 26th Birthday On Miami Beach Posted: 19 Sep 2013 08:13 AM PDT Angela Simmons celebrated her birthday (and curvy body) in a two piece bikini on Miami Beach yesterday.  See the candids inside.... Angela Simmons celebrated her 26th birthday yesterday with a trip to Miami where she took a dip in her hotel's pool, hit the beach and soaked up the Miami nightlife.  And did so all while showing off that booty-ful body she works so hard for.    Angela flaunted her assets in a bikini in what she calls her heaven and fave place--Miami Beach. She tweeted the below saying, #nofilter the sun came out God had a talk with Mother Nature #BirthdaygirlCrown. Following her day at the each, Angela enjoyed dinner with her besties and a few sweet treats. Later that evening, the fashionista and her pals celebrated with actor Tristan Wilds.  Sweet!  P.S.  Angela revealed to us that she will be wrapping her guest co-hosting stint on "106 & Park" very soon...   Photos via Angela Simmons Instagram/PCN

Keri Hilson Cuddles Up To Her Boo Serge Ibaka At His 24th Birthday Party Posted: 19 Sep 2013 07:40 AM PDT Keri Hilson showcased exactly how she nabbed the fineness that is NBA baller Serge Ibaka.  The sexy singer flaunted her bod while snuggling up to her boo at his 24th birthday party last night.  Check the pics inside...   Rocking a two piece look with a pink, black & white printed crop top showing off those extra toned abs and a matching curve hugging pencil skirt, "Pretty Girl Rock" chick Keri made her OKC baller boyfriend's night.  The two celebrated at Baoli Miami and looked cute as ever.   Before posing it up with publicist Adonis Spicer, Keri cruised into the party on a yacht saying, "Cheers to you babe...I'm on my way."  Well isn't that special.   Happy birthday Serge! The Randomness: 1.  "Shameless" star Shanola Hampton & her husband are expecting.  STORY   Photos: TheYBF.com/Keri's IG/Serge's IG

LET ME UPGRADE YOU: Bobbi Kristina Shows Off "IMPROVED" Engagement Ring! Posted: 19 Sep 2013 06:47 AM PDT Bobbi Kristina's engagement to Nick Gordon is going strong and she's upgraded her ring!  See the "improved" bling inside and what Bobbi says about her love for Nick.     Despite the protests of Cissy Houston, Bobbi Kristina is going full speed ahead with her engagement to Nick Gordon.  Her fiance recently upgraded her engagement ring and BK posted in Instagram, "He added the #WeddingBands on both sides today ! @nickdgordon !! & once again, I was clueless ! Lmao I love my baby so much , it's incredible Nicholas ! #speechless" On Twitter, Bobbi has spent the past few days posting adoring messages to Nick.     Bobbi Kristina is clearly a woman in love.  Congrats to the couple.  Photo via Bobbi Kristina Instagram

"I Dream Of Nene" Star Jennifer Williams CELEBRATES Her 39th Birthday With Mashonda & Al Reynolds Posted: 19 Sep 2013 05:52 AM PDT Reality star Jennifer Williams celebrated her 39th birthday with a private dinner in New York City.  See pics of the birthday girl and her besties (including Mashonda) inside..... Former "BBW" star Jennifer Williams celebrated her 39th birthday with 30 of her closest friends (including Al Reynolds) at Noir Restaurant in New York City on Tuesday.   Black Bottle Girls Rose & Lucid Cosmetics (Jennifer's company) sponsored the three-course dinner, which Executive Chef Timothy Hughs created.  On Tuesday, Jennifer also celebrated a return to the small screen as one of the bridesmaids on "I Dream Of Nene" on Bravo.   Jen's bff Mashonda partnered up with Vibe VIxen to host to soiree.  Mashonda tweeted, "Always a great time. Sending love and birthday kisses to @jenniferwilliams17 fun times at #bluesmoke as usual."   Photos via Vibe Vixen/Rodney Gibson

Hey Gorgeous! Happy 42nd Birthday Sanaa Lathan! Posted: 19 Sep 2013 05:27 AM PDT "The Best Man Holiday" star Sanaa Lathan turns 42-years old today.  Celebrate with the actress inside...   With leading roles in classics like Love & Basketball and The Best Man, actress Sanaa Lathan's "girl next door" charm has catapulted her to the top of her class in Hollywood.  Today, we celebrate her 42nd birthday as she prepares to usher in a new Black Renaissance in Hollywood with The Best Man Holiday (November 13th).    We anticipate seeing her do promo for the film as she consistent ranks well as one of our red carpet divas to watch.      Check out some of Sanaa Lathan's best red carpet looks inside....     Photo via Getty Images Something New...Happy 42nd Birthday Sanaa Lathan!

SPOTTED: Ja Rule & Wife Aisha Chill Out In NYC Posted: 18 Sep 2013 07:36 PM PDT Rapper Ja Rule spent his day out and about in NYC with his wife Aisha.  And he also debuted his brand new track "Fresh Out Da Pen" since, of course, which explains him perfectly.  Pics and the track inside...     After spending nearly three years in jail, Ja Rule is trying his damndest to reclaim is king of New York status.  He and wife Aisha were spotted walking the NYC streets today ahead of the rapper releasing his brand new "warning" track, "Fresh Out Da Pen." Check it below: He's also currently working on some music with his former Murder, Inc. labelmate Ashanti.  We'll see what they can cook up...   Photos: Splash

Rihanna Releases "Half Of Me" Documentary, Shoots "What Now" Vid + J.Cole's "Crooked Smile" Video Posted: 18 Sep 2013 06:22 PM PDT In between shooting her upcoming video in Thailand for "What Now" off her Unapologetic album, Rihanna just released her brand new documentary via Budweiser called "Half Of Me."   Check it inside, plus J.Cole's powerful new music video for "Crooked Smile".... Rihanna and Budweiser teamed up to show exactly how much power Rihanna installs in her fans, and vice versa. The description of her "Half Of Me" documentary says: Every amazing show is one half artist and one half audience. 'Half Of Me' is a story told from two perspectives: The fans, and Rihanna herself. Watch how Rihanna and her fans empower each other to make their dreams a reality. Check out the full 11 minute story below, complete with concert footage, behind the scenes footage and an even more personal perspective of Rihanna than we already get from her IG account.   And J.Cole is also on his powerful visuals tip today.  He just released the vid for his single "Crooked Smile" ft. TLC off his newest Born Sinner album.  And he dedicated it to a slain girl named Aiyana Stanley-Jones, as the video is about bad things & flaws happening throughout any environment in America. Check out the visuals below:   Photos: Rihanna's IG

Beyonce Offers Up More Pics For Folks To Live Vicariously Through Her Fabulous Life.... Posted: 18 Sep 2013 05:35 PM PDT In case you haven't had enough of The Carters' fabulous ass summer that's now coming to an end, Beyonce just gave fans more peeks into what the fam has been up to in Brazil.   Live the fabulous life vicariously through Bey inside... Rocking fly looks and showing off her extra toned bod, the Queen Bey is bringing her fans to Brazil with her on the Latin American leg of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour. And even though it's work...it's a whole lot of play too.  She did say at her recent press conference that performing to Brazil is like a vacay for her, her husband Jay-Z and their daughter Blue.     And we can tell.  It seems the Carters are spending their days on the beach and playing with kids in different cities, then Bey rocks the stage at night. By the way, E! reports the fam dropped $65,000 for 10 days in an 18-bedroom mansion by the beach in Trancoso, Bahia.  And they're using it as home base during this leg of the tour.  Nice!   And she's got sexy Brazilian-inspired pics to boot.   Even MaMa Knowles is looking svelte and fab these days. And ya girl loves her cutesy pajamas and beer: Fab.   Photos: Beyonce's Tumblr

Drake Gears Up For 5 Borough Takeover After Teaming up With The Game To Donate $22K To Woman After Tragic Fire Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:44 PM PDT Drake isn't letting the leak of his Nothing Was The Same album this week get him down.  He's still on full on promo mode, and he even took time to donate his cash to a family that just suffered a horrible tragedy.   Details inside... Before its official September 24th release, Drake is taking his promo tour to all 5 Boroughs of New York.  Yep, the king of Emo rap is doing a full NY takeover for the fans, and is handing out tix to his concert at Barclay's to one lucky one. He's calling it "Something For the Fans...", and Drizzy is hitting 5 boroughs to do in-store listening events.  Despite the big leak, he's still letting fans preview the entire new album and cop a meet and greet opportunity with him.  Nice. And as for the latest sweet thing Drizzy's done...nope, it's not writing bars for the latest chick that broke his heart.  He actually teamed up with his homie The Game to give $22,500 to a woman who just lost her entire family in a tragic fire:   He IG'd the above pic showing Anna Angel with her boyfriend and 5 kids--all of whom she recently lost in a fatal mobile home fire in Tiffin, OH.  Anna was at work when she received the call that her entire family died from smoke inhalation, according to the Toledo Blade. Game wrote, "I can deal with a lot of things but people losing their children is something that kills me every time."  He said the money would be used so "Ms. Angel can afford the funeral costs for her 5 children & boyfriend as well as a point A to B vehicle." Game and Drake decided to split the donation, which came to a total of over $20K.  Such a sad story, and we love seeing rappers being do gooders and giving back where they can.   Photos: Drake's IG

FIRST LOOK: Jesse L. Martin In "Sexual Healing" Marvin Gaye Biopic (TRAILER) + Lil Mo's "L's Up" (SINGLE) Posted: 18 Sep 2013 02:39 PM PDT Footage from the controversial Marvin Gaye biopic Sexual Healing starring Jesse L. Martin has been released to the public.  Watch 4-mins from the film inside and listen to Lil' Mo's "Ls UP" single..... Four minutes of footage from the promo reel of Julien Temple’s Marvin Gaye biopic, Sexual Healing, starring Jesse L. Martin (as Gaye), S. Epatha Merkerson (as Marvin’s Gaye’s mother, Alberta Cooper Gay), and Dwight Henry (as Marvin Gaye’s father, Marvin Gay, Sr.) have been leaked online. According to Shadow And Act, the film has an "anticipated" release date of April 1, 2014, but there's been a few bumps in the road for the film (which is only at 70% completion).  But can we discuss how Jesse became almost a spitting image of the singer? If the reports are correct, we hope the director is able to secure additional funding and another distributor because Jesse looks SEXY.  In case you don't remember, Lenny Kravtiz was originally slated to play the slain singer but he backed out due to pressure from the Gaye family. The film focuses on Marvin's recording of the Midnight Love album (while he was heavily into drugsand living in Belgium). And in new music..... Singer Lil’ Mo, who became the breakout star of "R&B Divas LA", battles her alter ego/inner self on her latest single, "Ls UP".  Her government name is Cynthia Loving, Jr.  So she made this track, featuring her real self. She talked about the song's message in a recent interview for AlwaysAList saying, “‘L’s Up’ main message is that one of the biggest battles I’ve struggled within, is I seek to do good, and the enemy is always in my space. Sometimes the biggest enemy was myself. So I turned it. Now when I feel I’m down to my last, throw my ‘L’ up. Love myself. I will not lose!” Listen to the single here:

SNEAK PEEK Of "RHOA" Season 6: Porsha Stewart Says "Kordell Didn't Want ME Physically!" + Nene Leaks CONFRONTS Kenya Moore Posted: 18 Sep 2013 01:33 PM PDT BRAVO has released a sneak peak at season six of RHOA and it looks like Porsha 2.0 will be one of the highlights. See Phaedra, Kandi, Nene, Kenya, and Cynthia inside..... The sixth season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” kicks off BRAVO's November premieres on Sunday, November 3 at 8pm ET/PT with an interesting mix of storylines. According to the press release: "...NeNe relishes being Gregg's new wife again and settles back into Atlanta after a year of living in Hollywood. Recently engaged Kandi attempts to get closer to the altar with fiancé Todd, but faces unexpected roadblocks along the way. She also adds to her growing entertainment empire by producing her first ever musical production, a project which brings all of the ladies together in very surprising ways. Soon-to-be-divorced housewife, Porsha, faces major setbacks in her life, yet continues to fight valiantly to get back on top. Meanwhile, Kenya battles her landlord over an impending eviction and delves into her family's history, hoping to unlock the secrets from her childhood. Always on the go, Cynthia faces challenges of raising a teen daughter and is surprised by others that are not supportive of her choices. Phaedra resists slowing down with baby number two and studies nonstop to get her mortician’s license while supervising Apollo as he tackles remodeling their new home. The stress on their marriage shows when Apollo’s opinion isn't always aligned with his whirlwind wife’s ideas." What stands out most is the transformation of Porsha, whom we'll call Porsha 2.0. Since first season, Porsha has mastered the art of "shade". During her confessional, she looks at the camera and says "Kordell didn't want me physically", then she POLITELY goes on to question exactly "what does he want?". Well done Miss Stewart! You don't need to raise questions about Kordell's sexuality....we'll do it for you. In other Porsha 2.0 news, she gave her advice on looking finding Mr. Right (now that she knows exactly how to spot Mr. Wrong) in the October issue of Sister 2 Sister: “I think a woman should look for a man who they feel they can trust and who has their best interest at heart. The way that you’ll know if a man is equally yoked to you is if your purpose in life is aligned with his,” she said. “A lot of people get married and don’t know what their purpose is. Because a lot of people don’t know how to be still, stop their thoughts, stop their wants, and try to listen to hear what God wants them to do, and once He tells you what He wants for your life, you have to trust that and move on it.” Pick up the latest issue of S2S now.  And watch the new trailer of "RHOA" season 6 here: The new season of R"eal Housewives of Atlanta” premieres on Sunday, November 3 at 8pm ET/PT on BRAVO.

DO WE LOVE IT: Kerry Washington's Pink Halston Heritage Look Posted: 18 Sep 2013 12:43 PM PDT Emmy nominee Kerry Washington celebrated her historic nomination at an event hosted by The Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences and SAG-AFTRA yesterday. Come inside and decide if we love Kerry's pink Halston Heritage dress. Last night, "Scandal" actress Kerry Washington (shown above with co-star Joe Morton) was among the honorees at a pre-Emmy reception hosted Tuesday night by the television academy and the SAG-AFTRA actors union at the academy's headquarters in North Hollywood. For the evening, "Pretty In Pink" Kerry selected a Halston Heritage Pink Ruffle Dress which she paired with a Nancy Gonzalez Croc Curve Razor Clutch and white pumps.  SIDEBAR:  Some folks are putting the newlywed on "baby bump" watch as they've noticed that her face is fuller and her choice of red carpet attire (lately) seems to draw attention away from the tummy area.  Kerry, who is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in her role as Olivia Pope, is the first black actress to be nominated in the category since Cicely Tyson got a nod in 1995 for "Sweet Justice."  Nice! While trying to decide if you love the dress, note that Kerry was JUST chosen by PEOPLE Magazine as the World's Best Dressed Woman. So..... DO WE LOVE IT?       Photos via AdMedia/Splash/WENN/GETTY

VIDEO FAB: Solange RELEASES STILLS & VIDEO For "Lovers In The Parking Lot" Posted: 18 Sep 2013 11:13 AM PDT Solange has released the "Lovers In The Parking Lot" video along with stills from the shoot.  Watch the video and see the sexy pics inside....   Singer/fashionista Solange has dropped the latest clip from her True ep, "Lovers In The Parking Lot".  And she's giving us those big curls and that quirky yet flawless fashion sense of hers we've come to love. The younger Knowles sis co-directed the clip with Peter J. Brant and Emily Kai Bock of The Creators Project at King's Flea Market in Houston, TX.  Of course... Bun B (who once worked at the mall where the clip was shot) and producer Mannie Fresh make cameos in the clip.    Solange is currently splitting her time between Brooklyn and New Orleans as she preps her first full-length album for her own label, SaintsRecords.   Watch the video here:   Loves it!   Photos via SaintsRecord's tumblr/Michael Craft for Puma

Antoine Dodson's Having A Baby Y'all! Posted: 18 Sep 2013 10:35 AM PDT Antoine Dodson--the famed "Bedroom Intruder" Youtube star who randomly said last year he is no longer gay--is now expecting a baby with his girlfriend.   Deets inside... After railing & disowning the gay community a few months ago and trying to convince the world he has changed his life and is "no longer gay", Antoine Dodson is about to welcome a brand new baby with his "Queen" as he calls her. Even though he had plenty of "Christian talk" to back up his reasoning from converting to heterosexuality, he must have skipped the chapter on babies out of wedlock.  It seems as though he and his "Queen" aren't married.  So if you're going to act holier than thou about one thing and rail an entire community because of your "Christian beliefs", you best be that way about everything else too.  But we all know that's never the case.... Anywho, pray-the-gay-away-believer Antoine took to his Facebook & Twitter pages today to say: I just became the happiest man alive!! My beautiful Queen and I are having a baby!! Well...congrats.   The Randomness: 1. 'Sleepy Hollow' Opens Strong For FOX, YBF star Nicole Beharie helps show become highest-rated Fall Drama Premiere In 6 Years  STORY   Photo: Antoine's FB

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