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- FLOSSY FLOSSY: Floyd Mayweather Shows Off Matching Audemars Piguet Watches With Girlfriend...And Her FAT Ring
- REVEALED: Nia Long & Sons Set For Upcoming ESSENCE MAGAZINE Cover!
- MORE Pics From Nicki Minaj's February/March 2012 VIBE Cover Shoot
- DO WE LOVE IT? Toni Braxton's SHEER Hollywood Look
- PICS: Dwyane Wade's ALL-STAR PARTY KICKOFF
- FABULOUSNESS: Kerry, Kelly, Viola, Jordin, & TONS MORE Hit The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon!
- DO WE LOVE IT: Nicki Minaj Ft. Lil Wayne "Roman Reloaded"
- Diggy Simmons RELEASES "88" Ft. Jadakiss + John Legend & Chrissy Teigen DISS Ke$ha And Chris Brown On "WWHL"
- GRADUATION DAY! Tyra Banks COMPLETES Harvard Business School
- PROMO-LICIOUS: Beyonce's New House Of Deréon 2012 Sneak Peek
- VIDEO FAB: The Dream's "ROC"
| Posted: 24 Feb 2012 08:51 AM PST
If you thought Floyd "Money" Mayweather was going to slow down on dropping his millions on flossy toys & jewelry...to maybe win points with the judge who is sending him to jail this summer...that's not the case.
Check out his new haul of his & her jewelry for his birthday inside... It pays to be the ride or die (and we use that term loosely) chick of a soon-to-be inmate. Boxer Floyd Mayweather copped himself, and his fiancee Shantel, matching iced out Audemars Piguet watches. Likely to celebrate his 35th b-day today. He posted a pic of the twosome's new wrist decor. And the AP brand can run you anywhere from a hundred thou to over a millie. And when your fiance is headed to jail for 90 days for beating his ex-girlfriend Josie Harris in the head, maybe a ridiculously extravagant ring and a diamond watch could ease your nerves. We guess... |
| REVEALED: Nia Long & Sons Set For Upcoming ESSENCE MAGAZINE Cover! Posted: 24 Feb 2012 07:55 AM PST
We already saw Nia Long nude & pregnant on EBONY's cover months ago, now she's gearing up to cover ESSENCE mag with both her babies. Deets inside... Nia Long hasn't been working hard to get back into pre-baby form for nothing. TheYBF.com has learned that the beautiful Mooz-lum actress, who just gave birth to baby Kez Sunday 3 months ago, is set for the upcoming new issue of ESSENCE magazine. While actress Kerry Washington is currently gracing the March 2012 cover, it looks like Nia is set for the April 2012 issue. And she'll be rocking the cover and pages with both of her sons--Kez and 10-year-old Massai, Jr. Nia's been whipping her bod back into shape with celebrity fitness trainer Jeanette Jenkins. YBF's L.A. correspondent Kalia Silva caught up with the fab Jeanette on yesterday's black carpet for the 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon, and she spilled the beans that Nia just wrapped her cover shoot. Check the video below: Is ESSENCE asking for more controversy by featuring the never wed Nia (but engaged) on the cover with her kiddies...or is it simply a beautiful pictorial, which reflects our current society, of a mom and her kids? Video Credit: Correspondent Kalia Silva |
| MORE Pics From Nicki Minaj's February/March 2012 VIBE Cover Shoot Posted: 24 Feb 2012 07:17 AM PST
Nicki Minaj covers the February/March 2012 issue of VIBE Magazine and we've got have additional pics from her shoot inside.....
We've seen VIBE girl Nicki's cover. Now here's the full spread of her futuristic and sometimes ethereal shoot:
In the magazine, she discusses her fashion evolution and taking risks.
In addition to dropping Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded April 3rd and her new track "Roman Reloaded," she's set for an upcoming Euro summer tour and also appears in the latest issue of "VOGUE." |
| DO WE LOVE IT? Toni Braxton's SHEER Hollywood Look Posted: 24 Feb 2012 06:43 AM PST
Last night, Toni Braxton rocked a sexy black gown for The Hollywood Reporter's 'Nominees' Night 2012' in LA. Come inside and decide if we love her newest sexy little number.... Toni Braxton has always been that diva who can rock a "barely there" gown and still come across sexy and classy. Last night she did it again as she rocked this Marc Bouwer black embroidered sheer gown, exposing lots of skin in the back. And also exposing her red panties--which we hope was done on purpose.
So...
DO WE LOVE IT?
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| PICS: Dwyane Wade's ALL-STAR PARTY KICKOFF Posted: 24 Feb 2012 05:57 AM PST
It's about that time. The weekend groupies wait the whole year for. 2012 NBA All-Star weekend officially kicked off last night in Orlando with Dwyane Wade's Remy Martin V party at VAIN nightclub.
Pics inside of D-Wade and his celeb friends gearing up for the All-Star break inside...
After his Heat's big win over the NY Knicks last night at Miami's American Airlines Arena, Dwyane hopped a private jet to immediately fly to Orlando. His girlfriend Gabby Union was busy in NYC promoting her new movie, releasing today, Good Deeds. He snapped pics with the Remy girls upon arrival and later took his turn spinning on the 1's and 2's with good friend DJ Irie.
Boris Kodjoe was in attendance suited up.
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose came out for some fun.
Where have YOU been Penny Hardaway?? The former Orlando Magic star (who later played for the Suns, the Knicks, and the Heat) kicked it with actor Anthony Anderson.
And Lil Jon was there too of course to party it up. Will you be at the All-Star festivities this weekend? Pics via ExclusiveAccess.net/Remy Martin V |
| Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:03 PM PST
The ladies kept it golden and white hot on today's red carpet for the 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon. Pics inside of the fabulous folks who showed up to the Beverly Hills Hotel to honor 5 amazing women... During an emotional afternoon of empowering, uplifting, and embracing the fabulousness of black women in Hollywood, celebs hit the carpet in droves to celebrate accomplishments.
The little white dress seemed to be a popular choice on today's red (black) carpet. Honoree Paula Patton, who gave an extremely emotional acceptance speech, donned a knee-length white Marchesa dress with silver pumps. She flew solo as her hubby Robin Thicke was in Chicago for work, but she still kept it sexy with a silver embellished bust line and red pout.
Chic honoree Kerry Washington rocked a peplum white skirt suit from Cushnie et Ochs' Spring 2012 line. She topped it off with a red Brian Atwood pump for her big afternoon. And no, that's not a magazine in her hand. It's the Kate Spade ‘Make Headlines Travel Edition Magazine’ clutch. The "Scandal" actress commented that she's paying for her new Shonda Rhimes-created ABC show is successful so we can have more like it.
Viola Davis kept up the white trend in this simple yet sexy curve hugging Victora Beckham V-neck 3/4 sleeved dress. She rocked her natural hair which gave her he youthful glow we've been loving. And paired it all with black Salvatore Ferragamo pumps and a Judith Leiber clutch. Viola was there to present to her good friend and co-star Octavia Spencer.
Honoree Octavia went on trend with a white button down paired with a black and grey cheetah skirt and a pop of color with purple Nine West sandals. "The Help" actress received a standing ovation for accomplishing her dreams. Kelly Rowland kept it golden in her fab Jean Fares Couture dress and nude peep toe Louboutins.
And by the way, she was spotted once again with the same mystery man she's been seen in pics with lately--and whom we're assuming is her new boo.
Actress Jennifer Beals made a rare appearance on the carpet.
Producer/Writer Shonda Rhimes received the Lincoln Visionary Award for her work on "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," and the upcoming drama "Scandal." She was even surprised on stage with a tiara from the Disney Co. (her ABC show's parent company) as they played into her motto that she gets to live out her dreams daily and get paid to do so.
"Grey's Anatomy" actors James Pickens, Jr., in a sheen heavy Hugo Boss suit, Chandra Wilson, in a Suzy Chen silver frock and Aldo shoes (she presented for Shonda), and Jesse James were all there to support their Exec. Producer.
Honoree Pam Grier showed how longevity in this business is indeed possible--she's been in the industry for 40 years! And even did her own stunts when she started out. Why? Because there were no black stunt women back then who could play her double.
And the fabulous Jordin Sparks was all sparkles...appropriately so...as she hit the event to perform a tribute to Whitney Houston. Her late co-star, who she commented was a mother and a friend to her, always encouraged her to be the best. And Ms. Jordin did a beautiful job performing, for the first time, "Look Into Your Heart" from the Sparkle film.
Tatyana Ali upped her sexy ante in this revealing gold number. The slnated cut-out bust revealed more than we're used to seeing her rock.
Anika Noni Rose did a Disney inspired frock with this yellow number.
Tatyana was spitted inside speaking with Siedah Garrett.
And Naturi Naughton was there as well posing it up with Kelly, Jeanette Jenkins--who rocked Tracy Reese--and Anika.
Sharon Leal looked great in this sheer silvery frock, while her Why Did I Get Married? co-star Tasha Smith and her sis Sidra posed it up.
And Vanessa Bell Calloway, in a cute orange Zara dress, snapped a pic with Tatyana, a purple frock wearing Jurnee Smollett, and Yvette Nicole Brown. More pics will be added as they come in... Pics via AP/Splash/WENN |
| DO WE LOVE IT: Nicki Minaj Ft. Lil Wayne "Roman Reloaded" Posted: 23 Feb 2012 05:08 PM PST
Nicki Minaj is giving folks an early listen to her "Roman Reloaded" track she's performing live during this weekend's NBA All Star festivities.
Check out the track off her upcoming Pink Friday Reloaded: Roman's Revenge LP inside... If the HBIC (Head Barb In Charge) is your cup-o-tea, she's got new music to whet your whistle as you await your new LP dropping April 3rd. She put her boss Weezy F. Baby on the track. "Roman Reloaded" hits iTunes tomorrow. And with lines like, "Take bitches to school, then I Columbine these hoes," this is gonna create some talk. Here's the Youtube link in case the stream gets snatched: DO WE LOVE IT?!
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| Posted: 23 Feb 2012 04:33 PM PST  Diggy Simmons has released a new track called "88" off his debut album. Listen to it inside and watch John Legend and Chrissy Teigen diss Ke$ha and Chris Brown on "WWHL."
Diggy Simmons new track, "88," produced by Da Internz features veteran rapper Jadakiss. And on the track, DIggy proves he can run with the best of the vets. The song will appear on Unexpected Arrival due Mar. 20) Listen to the track:
And last night....... John Legend and his boo thang (fiancee actually) Chrissy Teigen stopped by Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" where Chrissy rated John an 8 on the freak scale. Also, John revealed he thinks Ke$ha is overrated. When the subject of Chris Brown/Rihanna came up, John had no comment but Chrissy didn't hold back and let it be known she is NOT a fan.
MUSICAL BONUS:
Rita Ora made the rounds with her boss Jay-Z today in London and tweeted, OH MY god just played my first official single on z100 in New york city with jay! |
| GRADUATION DAY! Tyra Banks COMPLETES Harvard Business School Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:48 PM PST
Tyra Banks tweeted a few pics (snapped by her Mom) during her graduation ceremony from Harvard today. See the pics inside.... Tyra Banks has been out of the public eye for a while as she focused on studies at Harvard. And now, the work has paid off as she tweeted, Smiling ear2ear on the Harvard Business School campus w/ my diploma! Tnx 2 my fab photographer mama 4 the pic!
Then she tweeted, A pic of me in the slideshow Harvard Business School showed @ my graduation! Don't be afraid 2 raise ur hand in class Hey mom also snapped this pic and Tyra revealed, On stage at my Harvard Business School graduation! Lil blurry but SUCH an exciting moment 4 me & wanted 2 share w/u! Now that she's done with classes, Tyra will be gearing up for Cycle 19 on "ANTM" which will be dubbed, of course, "The College Edition." Smize! Congrats Tyra! |
| PROMO-LICIOUS: Beyonce's New House Of Deréon 2012 Sneak Peek Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:45 AM PST
Beyonce is offering up a sneak peek into her 2012 House of Deréon Spring/Summer collection. Plus a brand new promo pic for the line--taken while she was still rocking her pregnancy glow. Pic and video inside... The new mom is starring in her latest campaign for her clothing label, House of Deréon. Shot by famed celebrity & fashion photographer Tony Duran, Beyonce snapped the above promo pic (and more) for the collection before giving birth to Blue Ivy. And even though we still think this is the House of DamnIt'sStillWrong, the promo pic is gorge, the looks have imporvoed, and the promo video (set to her unofficial track "Schoolin' Life") is catchy: The newest designs, which are available in the UK at Selfridges and House of Fraser, include a range of dresses and trousers - from short and feminine to floaty maxis and sporty studded styles. All in the mint, pastel, and coral colors of the season. Will you be coppin' any of these looks? |
| Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:05 AM PST  The Dream has released a visual for his latest single "ROC." Watch it inside...... The Dream recently dropped a video for "ROC," which will appear on his fourth LP, The Love IV: Diary of a Madman. You can catch him performing the track live on his "Kill The Lights" tour beginning in March.
Watch it in full below: |
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