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- EXCLUSIVE: Meelah Williams & LaTavia Roberson Join "R&B Divas: ATL"....And Their Babies' Fathers Musiq SoulChild & Don Vito Appear Too!
- WORKING ON HER FITNESS: Tami Roman Shows Off Her New Body
- RUMOR CONTROL: Fantasia Shoots Down RUMORS That She's BOO'D Up With Dule Hill
- Beyonce Poses In Jay Z's Collection For BARNEYS + A New Hov & Bey Collabo On The Way?! [UPDATED]
- ON THE SET: Rihanna & Eminem Pop Up In Detroit For "Monster" Video
- Oprah Winfrey Cops The "Presidential Medal Of Freedom" From Obama + Shonda Rhimes INKS First Book Deal!
- NEW GIG: Solange Knowles Named ART DIRECTOR & CREATIVE CONSULTANT For PUMA!
- MUSIC FAB: Jeezy's CTE Imprint SIGNS To Roc Nation + R. Kelly's "Lights On" + T-Pain's "Up Down" Video
- Chris Brown -- Ordered BACK To Rehab For 90 Days, Holds Hands With Karrueche In Court!
- Shirtless Drake & His Post-Workout Body + Chris Brown Kicked Out Of Rehab After Getting Violent?
- First Lady Michelle Obama Hits "106 & Park" + Forest Whitaker, Sanaa Lathan & Anthony Mackie In "Repentance" (TRAILER)
- TV FAB: Dwyane Wade INKS Deal With FOX For Semi-Autobiographical Comedy On Fatherhood....But Will Siohvaughn And Gabrielle Be Part Of The Script?!
- STING: Beyonce ON THE SET Of New Video Rocking A Hot Burberry Vinyl Trench Coat
| Posted: 21 Nov 2013 09:20 AM PST Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson and former member of 702, Meelah Williams, have joined "R&B Divas: Atlanta", TheYBF.com has exclusively learned. We've got the FIRST deets inside... This upcoming season of "R&B Divas" will be more than interesting as fresh new blood has entered the crew of ladies. Now that Nicci Gilbert and Faith Evans are OUT, Kameelah "Meelah" Williams and LaTavia Roberson are IN. And so are their children's fathers! Inside sources tell us that YBF chick Meelah, our fave member of the 90's/early 2000's group 702, is bringing her 'Steelo' to the hit TVOne show. The ladies began shooting earlier this month, and things are already off to a good & juicy start. We've learned that Meelah and the father of her 4-year-old son, Musiq Soulchild, have been living together in Atlanta for years. Who knew?! And Mr. SoulChild has already filmed a scene or two for the show. Their son, Zac, can be seen in the cute Halloween video below:
And you may recall that new mom LaTavia was shooting her own reality show this past spring. But, we're told she was convinced that joining an ensemble cast like "R&B Divas" would be a better choice. So the former D-Child diva is bringing her story to the new season. And her new 3-month-old baby girl Lyric, as well as her child's father, Don Vito, will also appear. We know which deets we want to hear, so hopefully she BRINGS it.
Here's a little peak at Lyric chillin' with Auntie LeToya Luckett the day she was born. How sweet! The new season of "R&B Divas: Atlanta" will air early 2014. Will you be watching?
Photos: Meelah's IG/LaTavia's IG  |
| WORKING ON HER FITNESS: Tami Roman Shows Off Her New Body Posted: 21 Nov 2013 08:02 AM PST "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman hasn't only been busy creating her own nail polish, new book and new reality show, she's also been hitting the gym. Hard.
Check out her new fit body inside... Thanks to her trainer Ken Hamlin, a former NFL baller, Tami's been in Houston pretty often working on her fitness. And in recent pics of her, we're seeing a slim & trim major payoff. Looks like she's getting back to her pageant girl/modeling days:
The fab chick also just celebrated her daughter Jazz's 17th birthday.
Congrats on the journey Tami! And by the way, Tami addressed the unfounded Twitter reports that she has bleached her skin. Her rant was NSFW, but we're letting you know it's nothing true about them. A few pics surfaced online that showed a super light Tami, but it's clearly overexposed camera shot and lighting. She's posted recent pics since those pics and she is her usual complexion. By the way, she'll be returning as a co-host on "Tiny Tonight" on November 26th on VH1.
The Randomness 1. Ahmad Rashad is now dating....Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett!? STORY
Photos: Tami's IG  |
| RUMOR CONTROL: Fantasia Shoots Down RUMORS That She's BOO'D Up With Dule Hill Posted: 21 Nov 2013 07:11 AM PST After a series of "chummy" photos with Dule's hands placed in interesting places, Fantasia used her Instagram account to shoot down rumors that she's dating her "After Midnight" co-star Dule Hill. See what she said inside.... When it's time for a red carpet picture, Fantasia's Broadway "After Midnight" co-star Dule Hill has no qualms about pulling the mother of two VERY close to his side. After a few "up close and personal" pics popped up, a few folks started wondering if Fantasia has been hooking up with her single co-star (Dule legally separated from his wife Nicole in 2012, their "divorce" status is unclear). Here's what what Fanny had to say..... Alright then....... In the meantime, fans can still see Fantasia and Dule on Broadway in After Midnight. She's there until February 9th...
Photos via Tasiasword IG/Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images North America
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| Beyonce Poses In Jay Z's Collection For BARNEYS + A New Hov & Bey Collabo On The Way?! [UPDATED] Posted: 20 Nov 2013 06:42 PM PST Beyonce just gave the world a sneak peek of what to expect from her husband's Jay-Z For BARNEYS Holiday Collection. Check out her pics inside, and news about their possible upcoming new collabo.... Posing in a black & white Moncler Leather Sleeve Puffer Varsity Jacket ($2,295), skin tight leggings and a Just Don Mixed Exotics Brooklyn Cap ($875), Beyonce showed her support for her husband's new charity project with BARNEYS. And she made her way to the Shawn Carter Collection gallery inside Barneys where all the Holiday Collection merchandise is on display. BARNEYS stated:
Looks like she copped the Hoorsenbuhs Gold New York City Ring ($12,500) ring as well.
Jay announced he's moving forward full force with his Holiday collabo with the luxe retailer after the racial profiling debacle. So it looks like he's about to start tapping his celeb friends (and wife) to help him promote it, all in the name of the Shawn Carter Foundation. Meanwhile, Bey's been shooting new music videos, and apparently working on a brand new song and video with her husband, Mr. Carter. Irv Gotti, friend to the couple, posted a sip of tea saying: Looks like a follow up to their "On The Run" track may appear on Bey's upcoming album. Is "Drunk Love" the title? Time will tell...
UPDATE: Now that Jay's NEW YORK HOLIDAY collection has kicked off, here's a snapshot of everything offered:
You can shop the collection HERE (merchandise ranges from $70-$58,000), and 100% of proceeds go to the Shawn Carter Foundation charity.
Photos: Bey's IG/Barneys  |
| ON THE SET: Rihanna & Eminem Pop Up In Detroit For "Monster" Video Posted: 20 Nov 2013 06:00 PM PST Rihanna and Eminem are back at it. The rapper & pop star linked up today to shoot the video for their second collabo together, "Monster", in Detroit. Check out the twosome on the set inside... Eminem gave folks a little taste from the "Monster" video set today. Rihanna looked perched and pretty in her new black bob as she snapped a pic with the Detroit native himself. And something tells us this vid will have a dark & monster-like theme to go along with the track. "Monster" is the latest single off the Marshall Mathers LP2, which is now #1 on the charts. And "Monster" remains at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2013 05:26 PM PST Oprah Winfrey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. See pics inside and get the deets on Shonda Rhimes' book deal. Earlier today, President Barack Obama presented Oprah Winfrey with the Presidential Medal Of Freedom. The award, which is given to "people who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors" was also bestowed on President Bill Clinton, former Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee, country singer Loretta Lynn and feminist Gloria Steinem. Oprah's bestie Gayle King tweeted, "@oprah and President Obama so thrilled happy and proud of her! What a great great day in washington!" She looks fab! In other good news.... "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes has signed with Simon & Schuster to write what's described as "part memoir, part inspiration, part prescription." Set for release in 2015, the book will plot Shonda's decision to build a family and the challenges of being a single mother while striving for professional success. When asked about the deal, Shonda said,
Love her. In other "Scandal" related news, one of our favorite directors, Ava Duvernay, is helming tomorrow night's episode of "Scandal" "Vermont is for Lover’s, Too”, Thursday 9pm CT on ABC. In addition to"Scandal", Shonda is prepping War Correspondents, a feature film based on an early teleplay, for Sony. Photos via Getty/Gayle King's Instagram  |
| NEW GIG: Solange Knowles Named ART DIRECTOR & CREATIVE CONSULTANT For PUMA! Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:45 PM PST Solange Knowles is putting her eye for fabulous style to more good use. But this time, she's applying it to the sneaker game. Get the deets on Solo's brand new gig inside... 27-year-old Solange is taking her love for her print, pattern & color mixology and bringing it to sneakers. She's just been named as an Art Director & Creative Consultant for PUMA! Her first creative project has been her duties as artistic director for the Girls of Blaze Disc Collection. She tapped four emerging designers for a collaboration on four different versions of the iconic PUMA shoe the Disc Blaze. And this one is made for the first time for women. That collection hits stores February 2014. And she's not just helping out with sneaker design, she's curating artistic design for PUMA's campaign's as well. In another new project, she tapped four women she believes everyone should know in a new PUMA campaign. From an NYC event planner to a major art director to a personal stylist at Saks, we're getting a cool look at fresh faces who are changing the art & party culture. Check out the campaign HERE.
She posted to her social media accounts today:
Fab news for a fab chick. Congrats Solo!
Photos: Fader Magazine  |
| Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:25 PM PST Rapper Jeezy has announced a major business move that involves Jay Z. Get the deets inside and listen to R. Kelly's "Lights On" song. Due to his frustrations with Def Jam (which he hinted at on Twitter), rapper Jeezy has decided to link up with a game changer in the music business. The former head honcho at Def Jam. Earlier today, Jay Z posted an announcement on his Life + Times site announcing a new venture between Roc Nation and Jeezy's CTE imprint. He said, "CTE x Roc Nation x It’s Tha World". Is this a production deal/management deal/artist's deal? We're not sure about the nature of the arrangement, but we know Jeezy will be throwing up the Roc every now and then. We'll keep you posted...
In new music..... Before his Black Panties cd hits shelves on December 10, R. Kelly and his half mask have selected “Lights On” as his next bedroom banger. Available as a bonus track to fans who pre-order, the song features the panty dropper leaving the lights on so he can watch his partner's skills. Of course. Black Panties will feature appearances from Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, Future, Migos, and Juicy J.
Listen to "Lights On" below:
And it looks like Shay Johnson & Mama Dee are still Check it below. This 90's throwback ATL vid may be foolywang material, but the song hits...
The Randomness: 1. NBA Rocket James Harden sued for allegedly punching fan who taunted him about Kobe Bryant. Damn! Story.
Photo via Life + Times  |
| Chris Brown -- Ordered BACK To Rehab For 90 Days, Holds Hands With Karrueche In Court! Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:58 PM PST Chris Brown should thank his lucky stars he wasn't ordered to confinement in jail with all his latest antics. The judge just ordered him to 90 days BACK in rehab... A judge has ordered Chris Brown BACK to rehab...and this time he MUST stay put for a full 90 days. Chris had to face the music again today after that arrest in D.C. recently that possibly violated his probation stemming from his 2009 assault on Rihanna. Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Mary Murray told the judge today she wanted his probation revoked and him back in jail. (By the way, Chris may still have to go back to DC on Monday for a hearing due to the charge.) But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Brandlin ordered Chris to rehab and more community service instead. He must serve three months at a court approved facility, and will leave the facility 3 times a week to perform 8 hour shifts of community service. This will complete the 1,000 hours he was originally given after the Rihanna incident. Earlier, there were reports of Chris having a violent outrage during his recent voluntary rehab stint, which supposedly caused him to get kicked out of after 2 weeks. The report has surfaced, and Chris has been accused of throwing rocks at his mother's car and shattering glass. Apparently, he became extremely upset with his mom after she visited for a family session and encouraged him to stay longer. Meanwhile, girlfriend Karrueche Tran was right there by his side in court and holding her man's hand before the hearing. They were also spotted leaving out together. Chris is due back in court December 16th to look further into the D.C. incident. Check out the video of Chris receiving his orders below:
This guy.... Photos: TMZ/@ChrisBrownRCA's Twitter  |
| Shirtless Drake & His Post-Workout Body + Chris Brown Kicked Out Of Rehab After Getting Violent? Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:37 PM PST Drake's been hitting the gym hard lately. And he showed off the fruits of his fitness labor recently right before his show. Check out a shirtless Drake inside, plus the latest report about Chris Brown's alleged antics... Your fave emo-rapper is working on his hard body these days. Right before he took the stage on his Oakland Would You Like A Tour stop last night, Drizzy's trainer Roxx posted a pic of his sexy progress after a pre-show mini workout. We see that six-pack emerging Drake... He seems like the type to do push-ups and dumbbell curls to Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope album....
But there's not so good news for Drake's frenemy Chris Brown. The alleged reason why Breezy left rehab after only 2 weeks has been revealed. TMZ reports he was asked to leave by the facility after he got violent inside the rehabilitation center. According to reports:
Chris is facing the judge today at 5p EST in L.A. over this whole alleged scenario. Deep sigh...
Photos: PCN/Roxx's Twitter  |
| Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:15 PM PST First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by "106 & Park" to promote education and President Obama's "North Star Goal". Watch the interview inside and see Anthony Mackie, Sanaa Lathan and Forest Whitaker in "Repentance". First Lady Michelle Obama, looking trendy in Burberry’s ‘Fitted Nappa Leather Jacket’ with Melange wool trousers’ and a black and white graphic tee, appeared on a special 1-hour episode of "106 & Park" yesterday. And she was there to tout President Obama's "North Star" goal to place America back at number one as the country with the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. Mrs. Obama engaged in a discussion with the audience alongside Jeff Johnson and hosts Bow Wow and Keshia Chante. The First Lady told the audience of teens, "I want all people to understand that there is nothing more important they will do for themselves than to focus on their education. It starts with taking high school seriously, doing your homework and being in class on time." She added, "I have to say, I was a pretty serious student … I wanted to make sure that I didn't peak in high school. You don't want your best days to be in high school. I wasn't doing too much partying in high school, I was trying to get myself into college." School 'em Mrs. O!
The First Lady ended by sharing with the audience that you never stopping learning, growing or questioning yourself. "I'm still discovering what I want to be. I'm still thinking about what I want to do when I leave the White House." But she is looking forward to one thing after this Presidential term is over. She revealed, "Anonymity. Being able to walk out your front door without agents and … go to CVS to buy some toothpaste." We doubt you'll EVER have that level of anonymity again Mrs. O... Peep the videos below: The First Lady's advice to her younger self....
At the movies..... Forest Whitaker is putting Hollywood on notice. We already expect him to get an Oscar-nod for "The Butler", and after you watch the trailer for Repentance, it's pretty obvious that he's gunning for a nomination in 2015 too (provided the Academy or others don't overlook this flick). The film stars Forest with Sanaa Lathan, Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps and Nicole Ari Parker and it's a scary thriller. Here's the synopsis:
The movie drops in February 2014. Check out the exciting trailer above....
Photos via Bennett Raglin/BET  |
| Posted: 20 Nov 2013 10:56 AM PST NBA star Dwyane Wade is turning his life story into a comedy for FOX. Find out what the show will be about inside....
NBA All-Star & Champ Dwyane Wade (shown above with sons Zion, Zaire and nephew Dahveon) is turning his New York Times best-selling book A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball into a half-hour comedy for FOX! According to THR, the upcoming show "Three the Hard Way" is inspired by the life of Dwyane. It will center on NBA superstar "Daryl Wade" and "...his entourage of eccentric friends who find themselves parenting by committee after he gets full custody of his two young sons. It's a recipe made for disaster but no matter how misinformed, misguided or unfit Team Wade may be, they have a trump card that can't be cut lose: love." "Burn Notice" writer Ben Watkins will pen the script while Dwyane will serve as executive producer through his newly launched ZZ Productions banner. While we're looking forward to a family-friendly show, we wonder if Dwyane and the writers will "keep it 100" and include some baby mama drama (Siohvaughn Wade and her street sign in downtown in Chicago) and maybe a glamorous movie star allegedly breaking up Daryl's home (paging Gabrielle Union!). Meanwhile, Gabby (shown above in a Dolce & Gabbana dress and Brian Atwood shows at the 19th Annual Concert Against Hate in DC recently) won't be interested in playing herself, if so, for obvious reasons. Plus, she'll be starring in Being Mary Jane on BET starting January 7th.
Photos via Gabrielle Union/Dwyane Wade's Instagram  |
| STING: Beyonce ON THE SET Of New Video Rocking A Hot Burberry Vinyl Trench Coat Posted: 20 Nov 2013 09:48 AM PST Beyonce Knowles is back in NYC gearing up for the next North American leg of her world tour. But she's not using her off time popping Bons Bons and Popeye's at home with Blue Ivy....she's shooting several new videos.
Check out the busy Bey on the set inside... We know that walk from anywhere. Beyonce was on another set of another video in NYC late last night. And the "Diva" singer braved the cold and stomped along in her metallic silver pumps and her Burberry vinyl trench coat with gold metal plate embellishments. Just those two items alone cost more than most mortgages. And she looks worth every penny. No word on which song exactly she's shooting a video for, but if history is any indication, she's shooting videos for every song on her upcoming album. And she's doing it all at once. Bey rolls to Vancouver on November 30th to kick off this next leg of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Werk!
Photo: Splash  |
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