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- 2013 BET HONORS: Gabby Union, Halle Berry, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Erykah Badu & More GET FAB On The Red Carpet
- ON THE SET: Larenz Tate & Omari Hardwick FILM Melanie Fiona's "Wrong Side Of A Love Song" Video
- REALITY FAB: Toya Wright & Husband Memphitz SHOPPING New REALITY Show, "Mickey and Toya: The Wright Way"
- Nelly Brought Rumored New Girlfriend Tae Heckard To His 'Black & White Ball'...And His Fam LOVES Her (PICS)
| Posted: 13 Jan 2013 08:51 AM PST
It was a huge night in Washington D.C. Saturday night as celebs made their way to the 2013 BET Honors taping at the Warner Theater. TheYBF.com was on hand for the taping, so we've got a few spoilers on what to expect. Check out the celebs who hit up the Nation's Capitol to honor a few good people for a few good causes...
Yes Halle! Ms Berry took command of last night's red carpet in a fiery look of her own. In a strapless red & black watercolor high slit gown, Halle made her way to the 2013 BET Honors show as she received the Humanitarian Award (from Phylicia Rashad) for her work with the Jenesse Domestic Violence Center.
The 46-year-old pretty much shut it down looking flawless as ever. And she posed it up with Alicia Keys and BET's President Debra Lee.
The gorgeous mom was spotted backstage carrying around her Award. We just want to pause and take her fabulousness all in for a moment....
Speaking of Alicia, she hit the carpet in this sexy black gown. But she took the stage in a red cropped top and matching maxi skirt to perform "Brand New Me" for Ms. Berry. She looked fab.
Host Gabrielle Union was on her sexy tip last night. She looked amazing in an army green long sleeved, bust-cut out curve hugging dress for the carpet. She kept the laughs going throughout the night with her seemingly dozens of outfit changes. And the fact she told the joke again about Dwyane putting a ring on it, it makes us think homegirl is really pushing for it these days. So much for those "we're not rushing thigns" quotes....
Super hot look for her.
Kelly Rowland was also there bringing the sexy in her black dress with a thigh high slit. She was on hand to present an Award to Chaka Khan.
She posed it up with Luis Carr, EVP of Marketing for the network.
Backstage, Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu had some girl time posing it up for the cameras. Chaka, looking svelte in her bronzed gown, was there to receive a tribute. And it was Ledisi who sang "Everlasting Love" to honor the diva. Wayne Brady also hit the stage to sing Happy Birthday to her. Erykah Badu was on hand to open the show with "What Cha Gonna Do For Me", another tribute for Chaka.
And out on the carpet, Chaka posed it up with fellow honoree Lisa Leslie. Lisa rocked a gorgeous black Angelo Dean gown while being presented for an award (by Anthony Anderson) for her excellence in athletics. Brandy was also there to perform in her honor.
Beautiful dress for Lisa as she hit the carpet with her hubby!
Hey Laz Alonso. The "Deception" star looked yummy as usual.
Debra Lee hit the carpet, in an age appropriate look finally, with her daughter and Stephen Hill.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis hit the stage to rock out with two of their hits from the 80's.
Mr. Wayne Brady kept it dapper on the carpet.
Funny guys Cedric The Entertainer (who was there to present to TD Jakes) and Anthony Anderson kicked it backstage.
Singer Luke James hit the carpet before the show.
Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins showed off her cute figure in her gold Herve Leger dress.
Ledisi looked like she was channeling a mermaid. Hope this look translates properly on TV as she sang the tribute for Chaka Khan.
Mint Condition brought back their cool with a performance of "Breakin' My Heart."
Actress Kat Graham looked great on the carpet.
Bishop TD Jakes, hitting the carpet with his wife, was there to receive the Award for Education.
Beverly Bond made her way to the event of course with Bazaar Royale.
And political correspondent Roland Martin made a statement with this white brocade jacket. The 2013 BET Honors will air February 11th. You can check out our gallery of what went down on stage in our gallery below... |
| ON THE SET: Larenz Tate & Omari Hardwick FILM Melanie Fiona's "Wrong Side Of A Love Song" Video Posted: 13 Jan 2013 07:46 AM PST
Melanie Fiona was spotted on the set of her latest video "Wrong Side of a Love Song" recently. Find out who's directing and who's starring in the visuals inside.....
Director/actor Larenz Tate posted Instagram pics from his latest project, Melanie Fiona's video for "Wrong Side of a Long Song" recently. Larenz and Melanie posed with actor Omari Hardwick (atop) on the set as Omaris been cast as the leading man. Larenz is putting on his director's hat again to give the song, which appears on Mel's latest The MF Life album, a hot visual treatment. After she wraps the video, Melanie is set to team up with Swizz Beats and Music Unites (January 17) as a part of Music-Versity 2012, where they will use their musical gifts to empower 200 youth. After that, she'll hit the 15th Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café, for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah next week.
Photos via Instagram |
| Posted: 13 Jan 2013 06:32 AM PST
Toya Wright and Memphitz have plans to head back to reality tv. Again. Find out what their new show will be about inside. Author Toya Wright is heading back to reality televison with her husband Memphitz (or at least they hope to be). Toya, who starred on two BET reality shows, "Tiny and Toya" and "Toya: A Family Affair", is pitching a new show that will focus on her and Memphitz launching a new business (we're sure "The Real Mistresses of ATL" is somewhere in that portfolio) and its impact on their marriage. The show will be called "Mickey and Toya: The Wright Way". Even though it hasn't been picked up yet, with the number of reality tv crews stationed around ATL the and networks willing to cash in on folks with a built-in urban market, we're sure it's only a matter of time. And we're wondering if Memphitz will use this as a platform to tell his side of the story regarding K. Michelle? Also...
In the meantime, Memphitz is filming with the cast of BET's "The Game", but they can't spell his name right! He posted to Instagram, "Chilling in My Trailer: (The Game) Lol Spelled My Name Wrong but it's Still Wright. I'm Ready! *MeMpHiTz*" Toya & Memphitz say they're shopping the show to BET, Oxygen and a few other places. But y'all already know where this ish will end up. This ought to be interesting.... |
| Posted: 12 Jan 2013 09:54 AM PST
Looks like the dating rumors are true about rapper Nelly and video vixen turned actress Tae Heckard. Yesterday, we posted a new Instagram shot of the two chillin' together after rumors swirled for weeks that the two were dating. Now, we have even more proof that Nelly has definitely moved on from Ashanti and is more than "just friends" with Tae.
Pics from their 'Black & White Ball' date night inside... Tae (real name Lashontae) Heckard is Nelly's newest arm piece. The rumors of the 39-year-old rapper splitting from Ashanti, his girlfriend of 10 years, are ringing more and more true everyday. Reports surfaced a few days ago that Nelly and Tae were together at his annual Black & White ball in St. Louis last month. And now, here are the pics. Back in December, she posed it up (above) in a white gown with Nelly's nephew (an up and coming rapper) Tab. And Tae's even won over Nelly's 18-year-old daughter Chanel:
They snapped pics at the event with Chanel saying on her Instagram, "She loves me." Sounds more serious than just a jump off situation...
Chanel, pictured above with her dad at the Ball, has tweeted a few times about her realationship with Tae. And it looks like the ladies get along just fine.
And my has she grown up. Chanel posed it up with her mom before hitting up the Ball's red carpet later that night.
Nephew Tab, who is the son of Nelly's late sister Jackie, posted another pic with Tae recently saying how much he adores her. And our source close to Nelly tells us that Tae has been spending plenty of time in the Lou the last few months, hanging with the rapper's family. And confirms they are indeed dating. Folks know how to move on fast... |
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