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- YBF EXCLUSIVE: "Love & Hip-Hop" Star Yandy Claims "Producers SET UP The Fights...I'm NOT Don King!"
- Want To Know Beyonce's FAVE Songs Of 2011?
- It's Your 33rd Birthday Tyrese!
- BIKINI BATTLE! Rihanna Keeps It Playful In Barbados + Kimora Works It In St. Barts
- SERIOUSLY?! Alfonso Ribeiro SPEAKS OUT About Original Aunt Viv And SAYS "That B*TCH Was Crazy!"
- BIG BALLIN! It's Your 27th Birthday KING JAMES!
- BEACH BABE: Angela Simmons Flaunts Her Flat Abs On Miami Beach
- Rep CONFIRMS Michael Jordan Is ENGAGED To Girlfriend Yvette Prieto
- CONFIRMED! Dollicia Bryan Says She's DATING DRAKE!
| YBF EXCLUSIVE: "Love & Hip-Hop" Star Yandy Claims "Producers SET UP The Fights...I'm NOT Don King!" Posted: 30 Dec 2011 09:47 AM PST  She's the controversial spitfire who's all about her bottom line and cashing her checks. So why is Yandy Smith coming across as THE instigator on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop?"
In an exclusive interview with TheYBF.com, the NY native tells her side of the story and says, "I am not the Don King of Reality TV."
Yandy Smith, the hard-working (ex) manager of rapper Jim Jones feels like she’s getting a bad rap this season of “Love & Hip Hop.” She's the common third party in the TWO major fights of the season (Chrissy vs. Kimbella; Kimbella vs. Erica Mena). Yandy tells us, though, she was justas blindsided as everybody else. And the producers controlled who she brought around the rest of the cast...and set up the scenario which would very likely cause a fight. Are the producers setting her up to be the bad guy? Hmmmmm……………you decide. Here's our chat:
YBF: Now you have been the common denominator between both fights involving Kimbella and other cast members. What's up with that and why do you keep bringing new people around? Yandy: What you have to understand is that you don’t just bring who you want. It's very real.....but situational. They tell you who to bring and it's very set up. If I come to an event with someone, its because that’s who they told me to bring. The night before the fight, I had just met Erica. They (the producers) introduced her to me. She said she had researched me and she really wanted to work with me because she wanted to get in the industry. And during dinner, she even mentioned Kimbella's name in passing when talking about my other clients. And she was telling me that she's not like anyone I have ever worked with and I kinda liked her vibe. But the way it was edited, it looks like she was dissing Kimbella during dinner and then they showed us high-fiving! Now....why would I go to dinner with this girl and let her talk about my friend and then, the next day, bring her to a lunch Kimbella invited me too? We never know exactly what we are walking into, and when I watched it on tv, I felt like it was a set up.
YBF: Some people believe you're an instigator, and you play like you have no idea what's going on. And what we can't understand is why does EVERYBODY wants to fight Kimbella? Is she always the victim or do you call her out for her wrong doings as well? Yandy: I know people have been calling me the Don King of reality tv, but what I want folks to know is that you only see 10 mins out of a person's 24 hour day. I am not all about money and I am a good friend. But this is a reality show...it's for entertainment. These ladies and I are not really friends, but we are put in social interactions for entertainment purposes. And sometimes, things happen. The producers like to get a reaction because a good fight can lead to 3 million viewers. As for Kimbella, she doesn’t play victim at all. But for whatever reason, a lot of people (on and off the show) hate on her. I have seen it with my own eyes....people want to pick on her. And now she is so used to people coming for her that she is a little sensitive. But once you break down that wall, she is a sweet girl. But she is not presented in the best light on this show for a number of reasons. YBF: Any chance of you reconciling with Chrissy after the drama with Jimmy and Mama Jones and you dancing to Nancy's song? Yandy: I've said it before, I don't have a problem with Chrissy. I never have. But I have always been close to Nancy. We have talked on the phone every day for the past 8 years. And I wasn't trying to diss Chrissy when we danced to the song. But it's like, if you are in the club and a song your favorite auntie made comes on.....you are going to dance! I was like, we in the club and they playing Nancy's song! I didn't think about how that made Chrissy feel.....but I did apologize.
Watch a sneak peek of next week's episode where Yandy and Erica discuss last week's fight: |
| Want To Know Beyonce's FAVE Songs Of 2011? Posted: 30 Dec 2011 08:47 AM PST
Is Beyonce trying to ward off rumors of her going into labor by posting her top 10 fave songs of 2011 on her official website? Maybe...maybe not. Either way, she's got an interesting list of tracks she just couldn't get enough of this year.
Check it inside... With her top 10 fave songs of the year--including her "sister" Kelly Rowland, Rihanna, a few Lil Wayne tracks, and of course, her hubby Jay-Z's biggest track of the year--being mostly dance tracks, it's no surprise Beyonce was chosen as an aide to First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. And she threw in a bit of sentimental tracks with Adele and James Blake. Check it: Big Sean featuring Nicki Minaj--- "Dance (A$$)" Future ---"Tony Montana" Jay Z & Kanye West---"Ni**as in Paris" Kelly Rowland---"Motivation" Adele--- "Someone Like You" Drake---"The Motto" Rihanna--- "Man Down" Justin Bieber and Chris Brown---"Look At Me Now" James Blake---"The Wilhelm Scream" Frank Ocean---"Novacane" Don't act like you don't put "Dance A$$" on 100 when that ish comes on. Loves it! What were your fave songs of 2011? |
| It's Your 33rd Birthday Tyrese! Posted: 30 Dec 2011 07:25 AM PST
Today is the 33rd birthday of actor, author and musican Tyrese. Celebrate the accomplishments of this talented (and hot) man inside....
Tyrese is a man who wears many hats. He first stole our hearts in the Coke commercials back in the day. Then with his own musical projects, he proved he was more than just a "hook" singer. And as the star of John Singleton's Baby Boy, he upped the ante and showed that he was a powerful actor (Transformers and Fast & The Furious are 2 of the box offices biggest action sagas) and performer. Now with numerous movies under his belt and a bestselling advice book, Tyrese pushes the boundaries of his talents and continues to impress his fans all around the world. Celebrate Black Ty's style in the gallery....
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| BIKINI BATTLE! Rihanna Keeps It Playful In Barbados + Kimora Works It In St. Barts Posted: 30 Dec 2011 06:12 AM PST
The ladies have been flossing their bikinis all Holiday. And Rihanna was back on the beach in Barbados yesterday in a cute printed orange and pink swimsuit playing in the ocean with her little brother and fans. Kimora Lee Simmons Hounsou also looked fab while parlaying in St. Barts with her daughters and her boo.
Pics inside... Rihanna flaunted her crazy bikini bod yesterday at sunset in Barbados. She kept it playful playing with her youngest brother Rajad and kicking it with fans:
The Barbadian beauty even spent some time with fans who surrounded her:
And looked beyond delighted to be home after her 6 month LOUD tour and new Talk That Talk album:
Loves it.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Caribbean, Kimora kicked it on the beaches of St. Barts in a teeny weeny purple and grey bikini: And had some fun with daughter Ming.
And looked fab while doing so.
Clearly this 36-year-old mom of 3 has been working it out lately.
She put on her little beach dress and had some fun with her hot hubby Djimon Hounsou.
Not even mad at it. KiKi has been in St. Barts since before Christmas celebrating the Holidays with the girls and Kenzo, their father Russell, and his girlfriend Melissa George. Pics via SPLASH/WENN |
| SERIOUSLY?! Alfonso Ribeiro SPEAKS OUT About Original Aunt Viv And SAYS "That B*TCH Was Crazy!" Posted: 30 Dec 2011 05:53 AM PST  Who knew that Alfonso Ribeiro was so funny? During a recent stand-up routine, the actor lets actress Janet Hubert (the first Aunt Viv) have it! He calls her a few choice words and questions her sanity.....deets inside..... During a pretty funny comedy routine, Alfonso Ribeiro reveals that early in his career, he was up for a role on "A Different World" but later chose to shoot "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" pilot. The rest, as they say, was history......but he added season one was a mess because of the first Aunt Viv. Basically he said,
He said that Janet made the set a very hostile environment and would often just "go off" on people. He also called her "Coo Coo." But once she was fired......they returned to being one big happy tv family. Sounds like Will may not be the culprit afterall....
Watch Alfonso talk about Janet at the 2:25 mark: |
| BIG BALLIN! It's Your 27th Birthday KING JAMES! Posted: 30 Dec 2011 05:11 AM PST  Today is the 27th birthday of controversial Miami Heat star LeBron James. Come inside and celebrate with fans from all around the world (except maybe Cleveland) Bron Bron's b-day....
You have to admit that basketball great LeBron James is one of the most exciting entities in the game today. Both on and off the court, LeBron has been making a name for himself as a celebrity who can sell products, can own a soccer team overseas, make amends with his enemies (Hey Ohio!) and he looks pretty good in a suit! And while being a dad to 2 sons and partnering with Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z for their annual 2 Kings Charity Dinner, he and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson (who we hear may be making it official in 2012) always make it a point to give back to the community. He's pretty much reached icon status. The baller shares his special day with golf icon Tiger Woods (36), b-baller Kenyon Martin (34), and boxer Laila Ali (34). Celebrate Lebron's style from this year in the gallery. |
| BEACH BABE: Angela Simmons Flaunts Her Flat Abs On Miami Beach Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:44 PM PST
Angela Simmons wasted no time hitting the beach in Miami after arriving yesterday.
Pics of her chillin' on the beach ahead of her New Year's Eve celebrations and her and her little bro jet skiing inside...
Pastry owner Angela Simmons rocked a cute pastel multi colored triangle bikini top and short denim shorts on the beach this afternoon.
And, of course, flaunted her abs she works out constantly for. She hit the jet skiis with her little brother Russy. Dad Rev. Run tweeted:
Fun times! Pics via INF |
| Rep CONFIRMS Michael Jordan Is ENGAGED To Girlfriend Yvette Prieto Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:05 PM PST  It's official! Rumors have been swirling all week, and now it's confirmed. Basketball icon Michael Jordan plans to walk down the aisle with longtime girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his rep confirmed. Get the deets inside..... While you were slapping up kids and fighting adults to get to the front of the AIR JORDAN Concord sneakers line this Holiday, Michael Jordan got engaged. According to his rep, who confirmed the news to WCNC in Charlotte, the Bobcats owner and basketball legend popped the question on Christmas Day. It will be the first marriage for the 32-year-old Cuban-born model Yvette and the second for Michael, who is 48. You may recall his last marriage to Juanita lasted 17 years and produced two sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and a daughter, Jasmine. And the divorce cost him $168 million! Good luck with this one Mike... |
| CONFIRMED! Dollicia Bryan Says She's DATING DRAKE! Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:22 PM PST
Video vixen Dollicia Bryan seems to rarely be without a man. And her newest love is rapper Drake. Cue the emotional verses we know he's already working on with a few "Doll" name drops.
Our exclusive deets inside... A rep for Dollicia Bryan just confirmed to TheYBF.com that she and Drake are indeed an item. Surprised? Neither are we.
The twosome met early this year at Doll's birthday party in January (pictured directly above). Which her then-boyfriend Hill Harper attended as well. Drake stopped by because his DJ was DJ'ing the event.
The relationship with Hill must have gone downhill from there, because Drake and Dollicia got close at Doll's recent SMOOTH magazine cover party (pictured at top of post together). Dollicia was rumored just this week to be dating Kim K.'s ex Kris Humphries --but that's false. She has dated, though, Hill Harper, Bow Wow, Rob Kardashian, and few others. Yes, Drake & Dollicia are dating," her rep tells TheYBF.com exclusively. "They're both in L.A. right now spending the Holidays together." The couple hit up Saddle Ranch in L.A. yesterday where Drake Instagramed this pic of Doll flexing Cotton Candy eating skills:
Drake just shot Mary J. Blige's new video for "Mr. Wrong" yesterday in L.A., as well, with scenes of him added in. He wasn't available to shoot the original vid which already premiered last week. Tis the cuffin' season... |
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