The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• DOWNTON DIDDY: Diddy KINDA Joins "Downton Abbey" Cast....ON FUNNY OR DIE!
• BOUNCE BACK: Beyonce Takes The Stage Against Doctor's Orders, Apologizes Again To The Belgium Crowd On Stage + Miss Tina DENIES Pregnancy Rumors
• IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ciara's Official "Body Party" Remix Ft. Future & B.o.B. + BTS Footage From The Sexy "Body Party" Video
• Rihanna Shoots BUDWEISER Commercial In NYC, Gets Provocative With Her "D.I.Y." Tee, Readies New ROGUE By Rihanna Fragrance
• RAPPERS' DELIGHT: Kanye Performs New Track "Awesome" & RANTS At Surprise NYC Show + Drake (& His OVO Fest), Khaled, Swizz & More Shoot "No New Friends" Video
• STILL IN "CONTROL"....Happy 47th Birthday Janet Jackson!
• SLAYAGE: Solange Knowles Slips Into Sexy Sheer Stéphane Rolland Couture For "The Great Gatsby" Cannes Premiere
• NEW GIGS: Pharrell Williams Joins Rihanna's "Styled To Rock" As A Mentor + Sweet Brown DISHES On Her REALITY Show
• RED HEAD: Kerry Washington DONS Sexy RED LEATHER Marc Jacobs Dress For The ABC Upfronts
• Zoe Saldana CONFIRMS Her BISEXUALITY, Wears Golden Sheer Midriff DRESS At "Star Trek Into Darkness" Premiere

DOWNTON DIDDY: Diddy KINDA Joins "Downton Abbey" Cast....ON FUNNY OR DIE! Posted: 16 May 2013 08:38 AM PDT Diddy has put his comedic skills on display once again in a new spoof for FunnyOrDie.com.  Check out how he imposed himself into the cast of Downton Abbey inside... Diddy's been teasing his new venture as the newest cast member of Downton Abbey for a few days now.  And once people went nuts scratching their heads wondering HOW and WHY that would go down (we're huge fans of the show and anyone who's a fan knows this would be unacceptable), PBS's Masterpiece Theater put out a statement saying his statement wasn't true. But it is actually.  Kinda.  It was all satire.  In a new skit for Funny or Die, Diddy brings his Ciroc and his blackness (there are no black characters on the show yet) to the Crawley House and Downton. And even superimposed himself in one of the controversial same-sex scenes from season 1.  Ha! Check out the full skit below:   Photos: FunnyorDie.com

BOUNCE BACK: Beyonce Takes The Stage Against Doctor's Orders, Apologizes Again To The Belgium Crowd On Stage + Miss Tina DENIES Pregnancy Rumors Posted: 16 May 2013 07:56 AM PDT Beyonce Knowles returned to the stage last night in Antwerp, Belgium to deliver the second of two scheduled shows in the city.  And despite having to postpone the first one (Tuesday night), she was back for her fans and apologized once again.   Check out video of her addressing the crowd, plus her mom Tina setting the record straight about those pregnancy rumors.... Bey proved her love for her fans last night by pushing through exhaustion to give them a stunning show.  Doctors ordered her to rest due due to exhaustion and dehydration, so she had to cancel Tuesday night's show at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp.  She technically was ordered to also miss Wednesday night's show, but she showed up anyway telling the crowd before going into "Flaws & All": "I just have to say, I feel so good to be on this stage.  I have the best fans in the world....My doctors told me not to perform tonight.  But there's no way in the world.  You all give me so much inspiration.  And I just want to thank you guys." Hopefully she's taking care to not completely overdo it.  Here's video:   Meanwhile, Miss Tina hit up "Access Hollywood" this week to address Beyonce's pregnancy rumors once and for all. She says her daughter is not pregnant, and her exhaustion--which caused her to miss Tuesday night's show in Antwerp--is due simply to her grueling tour schedule, being a mom, shooting videos and working on her album. She told the hosts about whether her daughter is expecting, "No it’s not true right now. It’s gonna happen when it’s time but not right now." So there you have it.  Check out video of her interview below:   Photo: Beyonce's Tumblr

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ciara's Official "Body Party" Remix Ft. Future & B.o.B. + BTS Footage From The Sexy "Body Party" Video Posted: 16 May 2013 07:16 AM PDT Ciara is still steaming up the universe with her "Body Party".  And now, she's given her fans the official remix.  In case you missed it, check it inside featuring her man Future and rapper B.o.B., plus the sexy BTS footage from the making of the video.... For her Mike.WillMade.It-produced track "Body Party," CiCi brought in her boo Future to lay down an intro for the remix where it seems they're letting us in on their bedroom talk & bedroom behavior. Rapper B.o.B. also adds a verse toward the end on the remix, which is sped up from the original version and sounds closer to the sampled Ghosttown DJ's "My Boo" beat. Check it out above.   BONUS: You've already seen the "Body Party" lingerie & house party filled video.  Now, Ciara's giving her fans a look inside how the video was shot and some behind the scenes footage.  She had input on everything from the hair and makeup styling, her wardrobe, to the choreography. Check it.  Ciara's self-titled new album will be available July 9th.

Rihanna Shoots BUDWEISER Commercial In NYC, Gets Provocative With Her "D.I.Y." Tee, Readies New ROGUE By Rihanna Fragrance Posted: 16 May 2013 06:45 AM PDT Rihanna is still chillin' in NYC.  And she was spotted heading to the set of a Budweiser commercial yesterday in the City.  Check out her sexiness on the set, plus the tee she rocked before she got there that had everyone doing a double take... We're sure this only took a few takes.  Beer lover Rihanna will be starring in an upcoming Budweiser commercial.  The Anheuser-Busch beer co. is also sponsoring Jay-Z's Made In America festival, so they're keeping it in the family. No word yet on what the commercial is for exactly.  But she will indeed be keeping it sexy as she's back to her blonde wavy wiggery, a cropped sweater and a sexy skirt and Azzedine Alaïa suede heels as she was spotted leaving her trailer with a cup of Starbucks coffee: Her girl Melissa was front and center with her camera.  So we're sure we'll be getting some behind the scenes shots soon. And in addition to a new gig with Budweiser the "Pour It Up" chick told her fans on Instagram that she's readying her new fragrance called ROGUE by Rihanna.  And this one will come in two installments--one for women and one for men.  It's a new bottle, new packaging and new scents.  Smart.   And before she made her way to the set, Rih as spotted leaving the Gansevoort Hotel rocking THIS get-friendly-with-your-damn-self tee: Ha!  That damn Rihanna...   Photos: Splash/INF

RAPPERS' DELIGHT: Kanye Performs New Track "Awesome" & RANTS At Surprise NYC Show + Drake (& His OVO Fest), Khaled, Swizz & More Shoot "No New Friends" Video Posted: 16 May 2013 05:52 AM PDT Kanye West returned to NYC yesterday to give a secret concert last night at the Adult Swim network Upfronts.  And, once again, he performed his new track "Awesome" and dedicated it to his baby moms Kim Kardashian.  And he also did a surprise listening session (pictured above) in the City last night.   We've got pics and video, plus Khaled, Drake and more on the set of their "No New Friends" video... Before heading backstage or elsewhere in the city (we can't tell) to preview his music for a room full of folks, Kanye West took the stage at the Roseland Ballroom during the Adult Swim Upfronts (like he did 5 years ago as well) to rock out.  Kanye style.  This means a performance, inside of a pyramid, of his new song "Awesome" no one knows (and it seems no one is really feeling) complete with interstitial rants about the paparazzi.  He must still be mad about walking head first into that steel pole in front of them. Check out video of his rant below.  He said he's "not apologizing to no muthaf*ckers" and he's not a celebrity.  This guy is hilar: And videos of his performances of "Awesome" and "Yeezy Season": Kanye's set to perform on the "SNL" season finale this Saturday, May 18th.   In other rap news: DJ Khaled got all his homies together to shoot the video for "No New Friends" off his upcoming Suffering From Success album.  The DJ--who rarely ever does anything more than scream out "We The Best" on every track--brought in Drake (who appears on the song), Birdman, Ace Hood & Swizz Beatz to shoot the vid. Everyone else was just there to make a cameo and to drink up:      Rick Ross is on the track and showed up to shoot the vid of course.  Looks like Ricky's getting a beard shapeup....  By the way, Drake announced today that the 4th annual hip hop summer festival OVO FEST will for the first time span two days and take place August 4th and 5th at Toronto's Molson Canadian Amphitheatre. The T.Dot native sent out a press release about his festival: Tickets to OVO FEST go on sale May 24th at 10:00AM EDT and will be available as a two day festival pass, with a limited number of lawn seats available as single day passes. Night one of OVO FEST will feature a headlining performance by rising star Frank Ocean with special guests including James Blake. Night two will be headlined by Drake and feature other artists to be announced. OVO FEST, which last year sold out in seven minutes, will once again see Drake bring hip hop's most buzzed about artists to his hometown in advance of his upcoming album NOTHING WAS THE SAME. Nice.   Photos: 1cychitheprynce Instagram, Questlove's Instagram, DJ Khaled's Instagram, Swizz Beatz's instagram Videos: Miss Info, Ddotomen

STILL IN "CONTROL"....Happy 47th Birthday Janet Jackson! Posted: 16 May 2013 05:19 AM PDT International pop artist Janet Jackson turns 47 today.  Celebrate with Miss Jackson inside...   Though Janet Jackson has traded in her cleavage baring bustiers for more traditional Muslim attire, the fab actress/author/performer is still an international force to reckon with.  As a highly coveted spokeswoman for amfAR, Janet's using her celebrity to help fight HIV/AIDS and provide clean drinking water to poverty striken areas all around the world.   And with folks like Kendrick Lamar riding the charts with "Poetic Justice", her legacy as a phenomenal hitmaker shows no signs of fading...even if she has retired from the game to be a billionaire's wife.  Ugh, we love her so much. Revisit some of Janet most sensational looks from the year in our gallery..... #TeamTaurus HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANET!

SLAYAGE: Solange Knowles Slips Into Sexy Sheer Stéphane Rolland Couture For "The Great Gatsby" Cannes Premiere Posted: 15 May 2013 07:12 PM PDT Prepare to fall in love fashion heads.  Solange Knowles showed up to tonight's premiere of The Great Gatsby in Cannes, France rocking a Stéphane Rolland couture creation complete with a nude bodysuit covered in a nude sheer gown.  And turned all the heads.  Check out her red carpet slayage inside... The Cannes Film Festival is all about the glitz, the glamour, and fabulous movies.  So The Great Gatsby premiere with a red carpet appearance by fashion diva Solange Knowles seems like the perfect match. At tonight's Opening Ceremony-hosted event (Solange is good friends with the boutique's owner Humberto Leon), the rain didn't stop the show during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals. Solange, styled by Mariel Haenn (RandM), lit up the caret in this sexy nude concoction that not many folks have the body for.  And she slayed it.  The Stéphane Rolland gown is complete with a nude body suit, long sleeved sheer contour panels, and belted chiffon embellished with gold feathers.  Her 'fro, orange lips and always stylish earrings set of the look nicely:   Loves it.  In case you missed it, check out Solo's new remix with Kendrick Lamar for her "Looks Good With Trouble" track HERE.   Photos: PCN/WENN/Splash

NEW GIGS: Pharrell Williams Joins Rihanna's "Styled To Rock" As A Mentor + Sweet Brown DISHES On Her REALITY Show Posted: 15 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT Fashion trailblazer Pharrell Williams has been added as a mentor to Rihanna's US competition show "Styled To Rock."  Get the deets inside and see what Sweet Brown revealed about her upcoming reality show... Executive producer Robyn Rihanna Fenty is bringing her "Styled To Rock" competition series to The STYLE Network, and producer Pharrell Williams has just been named one of the mentors.  The US-based series will follow the same format as Rihanna's UK show of the same name, where 12 up-and-coming designers are given the opportunity to create unique fashion pieces for A-list celebrity talent. Salaam Coleman Smith, President, Style Media, spoke of Pharrell's addition to the cast saying, “We are delighted to have Pharrell, who is a driving force in both the music industry and fashion world, serve as a mentor on ‘Styled to Rock.” Pharrell's unique aesthetic and commitment to individuality combined with Rihanna's vision for this series will enable our aspiring designers to hone their craft and learn from the very people who set the trends.” The 10-episode series is slated to premiere in 2013. In other new gigs.... Everybody's got time for a reality show!  Sweet Brown, who became a viral sensation with the phrase "Ain't Nobody Got Time For That" talked to TheGrio about her rags to riches life story and how she's parlaying that into a new reality show.  She describes The Sweet Brown’s, as “a fish out of water, rags to riches series, that’s a combination of The Jeffersons and The Beverly Hillbillies.” She added, “It’s gonna be hilarious. You’re gonna really crack up.” Also, she wrapped up an appearance in Tyler Perry's next film, A Madea Christmas and will appear in a new movie alongside Gabrielle Union and Louis Gossett Jr. And if that weren't enough on her plate, she has a slew on ventures lined up, including a game application, cookbook, and a BBQ sauce called Oh Lord Jesus it’s a FIRE. And if you were wondering what she thought about Charles Ramsey, she said, "One similarity that I see, is that we love people. We gon’ help people. What Charles did was great. Because I have daughters and if my kids was missing that long I would want a good Samaritan to rescue my baby. Don’t leave me in the dark. Let me baby come home. So what Charles Ramsey did… I think it was a good thing; thumbs up, Charles.” See Sweet Brown dish on her new life in the clip above.  Kudos to everyone.

RED HEAD: Kerry Washington DONS Sexy RED LEATHER Marc Jacobs Dress For The ABC Upfronts Posted: 15 May 2013 11:01 AM PDT Kerry Washington donned a red leather Marc Jacobs dress for the ABC Upfronts yesterday.  See pics of Kerry with a few of her "Scandal" co-stars inside....   Last night, Kerry Washington attended a party for the Entertainment Weekly & ABC-TV Upfronts Party at The General in New York City.  For the swanky evening, she wore a Marc Jacobs dress with a Lanvin clutch and black heels. And she rocked it as usual. Kerry posed with co-star and fan favorite Guillermo Diaz.  Huck! On the black carpet, Kerry and Guillermo were joined by the rest of their all-star cast including Jeff Perry, Katie Lowes, Bellamy Young, Melissa Mattiace, Jess Cagle, Darby Stanchfield and Joshua Malina. And later, Kerry shared a few laughs with Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson.  Can this chick do any wrong? Kerry fans can see her on the silver screen in Peeples and catch the season finale of "Scandal" on Thursday, 9pmCT/10p ET.   Photos via INF/ Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com

Zoe Saldana CONFIRMS Her BISEXUALITY, Wears Golden Sheer Midriff DRESS At "Star Trek Into Darkness" Premiere Posted: 15 May 2013 10:04 AM PDT Actress Zoe Saldana raised a few eyebrows on the red carpet yesterday when she confirmed her bisexuality and rocked a sexy see-thru gown at the premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness.  See the pics inside.... Last night, actress Zoe Saldana walked the press line at the Dolby Theatre for the premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness in Hollywood, CA.   Zoe, who plays Uhara in the film, wore a sheer Rodarte Fall 2013 Gold Ruffle Gown.  Ms. Saldana, who made headlines with her nude spread in ALLURE, she raised a few eyebrows when she told the mag that she could imagine herself raising her children with a woman.  When asked about the comment by HollyScoop, Zoe confirmed her bisexuality saying, “No, it wasn't a generalization.  It was a statement that I strongly stand by. As of today, I've been attracted to the male species, but if one day I wake up and want to be with a woman, I will do that because it is my life, therefore it is my decision." Meanwhile, fomer Star Trek star and "Reading Rainbow" host, LeVar Burton attended the premiere with his daughter Michaela "Mica" Jean Burton and they shared a few laughs on the carpet.     Photos via Jason Kempin/Getty Images North America

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