The Young, Black, and Fabulous

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• Kelly Rowland DISHES The Dirty Laundry On "GMA", PERFORMS "Street Life" WIth Pusha T
• SUMMER VACAY! Sasha & Malia Obama Trek It Around Germany With Mom While President Obama Makes Official Visit
• FINE WINE: Zoe Saldana CELEBRATES Her 35th BIRTHDAY!
• MOVIE FAB: Will Ferrell Attempts To Bond With Meagan Good's Black Family In Hilarious "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" TRAILER
• WOMP: Kenya Moore OFFICIALLY EVICTED After Judge Rules in Favor Of Landlord....And Kenya Didn't Show Up To Court
• Kelly Rowland Hits Best Buy In Red Leather To Promote TALK A GOOD GAME+ Nelly Drops "Get Like Me" Single Ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell
• CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Rihanna Hit A Grabby Fan In The Head With Her Mic!
• ATHLETES & SUCH: Colin Kaepernick WORKS IT OUT In L.A. + NFLer Ray Edwards Shows Off His Hot New Boxer Body
• Kerry Washington COVERS "EMMY" Magazine + Miguel GETS EMOTIONAL In "PAPER" Magazine
• MUSIC WRAP UP: Michelle Williams' "If We Had Your Eyes" New Teaser & Pics + Estelle's "Love Jones Vol. 1" + John Legend's "Made To Love"+ Wale's "Clappers" Ft. Nicki Minaj & Juicy J
• Chad Ochocinco Reflects On Jail Sentence On "GMA", Says It Was "One Of The Best Things That Could Happen To Me Right Now”
• HARD PARTYING? Did Late Night Clubbing Cause Rihanna To Start Her Concert TWO HOURS LATE?
• CELEB KIDDIES: Brandy Takes Birthday Girl Sy'Rai & Friends To DISNEYLAND + Amar'e Stoudemire Shows Off New Baby Boy
• COVER GUY Drake Opens Up To "GQ" On Chris Brown Drama, "It Could End Really Badly" + Idris Elba's THIRD "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" POSTER Revealed
• CHEERS! Celebs Flock To Jay-Z & Beyonce's 40/40 Club's 10th Anniversary Party

Kelly Rowland DISHES The Dirty Laundry On "GMA", PERFORMS "Street Life" WIth Pusha T Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:41 AM PDT Kelly Rowland's Talk A Good Game hit stores yesterday and she stopped by "GMA" to promote the album and perform "Street Life" with Pusha T. Watch the interview and performance inside...   Kelly Rowland stopped by "GMA" this morning where she chatted with Lara Spencer and dished on the release of Talk a Good Game, which hit shelves and digital outlets this week. Ms. Kelly also gave a sneak peek at her “Dirty Laundry” video which gives us a look into an abusive relationship from Kelly's past and her bittersweet admiration for her D-Child sis Beyonce.  Kelly revealed that she cried during the filming of the video, but added that the entire experience of opening up to her fans had been very rewarding. Later, she hit the stage to perform "Street Life" with Pusha T and a medley of her older hits. Watch the interview here: Watch Kelly perform "Street Life" with Pusha T here: She also started going in on a hot medley of Destiny's Child hits before they cut her off for commercial.  Ugh. BONUS: Kelly chatted up InTouch Weekly recently where she explained that there's NO jealousy involved when it comes to how she feels about Bey, and people misconstrued her words on "Dirty Laundry." “I’m not saying I’m jealous of her by any means!  It’s so sad that people always go straight to that place [of jealousy]. It’s ridiculous. It’s basically about me going through some struggles in my life while she was doing her thing.” Agreed Kel.     BONUS 2: Kelly also hit up "106 & Park" last night to chat up Bow Wow & Angela Simmons (the other three co-hosts STILL haven't returned...but that's another story).  She explained why she named her album Talk A Good Game:   "Talk A Good Game" is one of my favorite songs off the album and that's honestly why I named it that. Everything I'm saying on the album is true, so it's real." Here's the cutie's full interview below:   Photos via GMA

SUMMER VACAY! Sasha & Malia Obama Trek It Around Germany With Mom While President Obama Makes Official Visit Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:53 AM PDT When you're the President's daughters, your summer vacays and family trips are all about traveling the world.  Especially when dad can bring the whole family on his work trips.  This week, the Obamas are making the most of their time in Ireland and Germany while President O does his presidential thing making official visits to the countries' leaders.   Check out First Lady Michelle, Sasha & Malia taking in the sights and their rockstar lunch with Bono....   As President Obama braved the heat in Berlin as he addressed crowds at Brandenburg Gate, his fave gals did some sight seeing at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial.  Even Prez O's half sister Auma made a rare appearance on the family vacay.   First Lady Michelle, Sasha, Malia & Auma had a tour guide at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and were pretty solemn while taking in the horrible stories and history: Loving this look for Mrs. O.        Sasha just celebrated her 12th birthday June 10th and Malia is turning 15 on the 4th of July.  And these fabulous gals are growing up tall and gorgeously....so good luck with all that Mr. President. The youngins were spotted surrounded by Secret Service as they headed back to the car. Here's some video: And the day they arrived: The fab family had just come from Ireland where President O hit up the G8 Summit, and the girls had a superstar lunch with rockstar Bono of U2 and his wife at a pub right outside of Dublin.  Nice!   Photos: AP/Reuters/Getty/INF

FINE WINE: Zoe Saldana CELEBRATES Her 35th BIRTHDAY! Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:19 AM PDT Thirty-five years ago, the galaxies aligned to produce "Star Trek" actress Zoe Saldana.  Celebrate the beauty's birthday inside.... Actress and fashionista Zoe Saldana turns 35 today. Zoe, who gained iconic status as the star of Avatar (one of the highest grossing films of all-time) has gone from her humble beginnings in Queens, NY to become a red carpet staple and fashion magazine cover girl.   And with a string of high-profile romances, and the revelation that she's bi-sexual (at least she thinks it's possible), Zoe also knows how to keep the public "wanting more" when it comes to her off-screen life.   As she steps into the role of Nina Simone, for what has become one of the most controversial "castings" of recent times, the Dominican hottie keeps her fans interested in the moves she makes both in front and behind the camera. Check out some of Zoe's most chic red carpet looks in the gallery below.....     Photo via PCN

MOVIE FAB: Will Ferrell Attempts To Bond With Meagan Good's Black Family In Hilarious "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" TRAILER Posted: 19 Jun 2013 06:08 AM PDT As you already know, actress Meagan Good has landed a leading role alongside Will Ferrell as his love interest in the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.  Watch the first full length trailer inside.... Former "Deception" star Meagan Good plays one of Will Ferrell's love interests in the upcoming film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. In the film's latest trailer, Meagan dons a long wig and welcomes "Ron Burgundy" to the 80s with a little interracial dating.   Although the attraction is mutual, things quickly go to the left when Ron attempts "racial assimilation" during dinner with Meagan's family and tries to bond over comments about arrest records and jeri curls.  Ha! The funny flick is expected to hit movie houses on December 20 and will have cameos from Drake, Kanye West and more.  Watch the "Anchorman 2" trailer here: In other Meagan Good news, she celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary this week and posted a loving message on Instagram to her husband DeVon Franklin saying: You have changed my life ,.. Your Real Unconditional love, spirit, non-judgement and Patience Has helped me grow and healed many wounds ...you are Gods blessing that has given me The most joy I have ever experienced -and more joy then I never knew was possible.. I can halfway fathom the depths of God's love for me - because he sent me you... You are my partner in Purpose.., my Best friend...Your essence has helped Refine the woman that I already was in spirit- to Manifest in the flesh ..   You are the most incredible man that I've had the pleasure Of knowing and Loving.. You make my time here better ..and beautiful .. It is my greatest Honor to be loved by you ..Happy Anniversary my King under my King .. I love you now and into the next life.. 1year in .. A lifetime to go . Signed -Mrs Franklin Sweet!   The Randomness: 1.  Mary J. Blige is being sued AGAIN, this time it's a $145,000 lawsuit for skipping out on a Texas concert...after taking the deposit.  STORY

WOMP: Kenya Moore OFFICIALLY EVICTED After Judge Rules in Favor Of Landlord....And Kenya Didn't Show Up To Court Posted: 19 Jun 2013 05:17 AM PDT Well this wasn't one of Kenya's smartest moves.  Instead of showing up to her mandatory court date yesterday (Tuesday) to defend herself against her landlord's eviction lawsuit.....the "RHOA" diva skipped out on it.  And now, she's homeless in Georgia.   Deets inside on the judge's final eviction ruling.... After Conya Weems, the landlord of the $4,000/month McMansion Kenya Moore's been renting while filming Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta," received a ruling in her favor Tuesday saying she could officially evict Ms. Moore, Conya issued a statement to Radar Online. “I am making this statement as a result of the eviction order and judgment made against my former tenant, Kenya Moore, on June 18, 2013 in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County. The decision to file this eviction notice regarding Ms. Moore was reached after pursuing every possible amicable way to settle this matter privately. I am grateful that the judicial system has brought finality to this eviction process and I look forward to regaining possession of my home.” As we previously reported, Conya filed an eviction lawsuit against Kenya when she was sort $848 of her May rent.  Conya also says Kenya "defaulted on the terms of the lease."  We still don't know EXACTLY which terms of the lease she "defaulted" on, but we do know the landlord mentioned that the home received too much unwarranted attention from the filming fo the show.  And it sounds like the landlord used this $848 shortage as technical ammunition to get Kenya out of the home. Neighbors also told multiple entertainment news outlets that Kenya was "the neighbor from hell" since she moved into the Roswell neighborhood.  A source told Radar: “Owners are concerned that the value of their properties are going down because she has not maintained the landscaping, nor the pool, has even storied furniture outside and her dog is always on the loose.” Sigh.  Reportedly, the landlord is out of town at this moment so Kenya will have a few days to make some plans and pack her ish since many sheriff departments require the landlord to be present on eviction day. And by the way, Kenya's counter-lawsuit claiming wrongful eviction and other things...it was dropped according to Conya's lawyer.  It probably would have helped had Kenya actually shown up to court on Tuesday.  Guess she's too freakin' fabulous to twirl herself into anybody's courtroom. Womps all around.  Chick is officially gone with the wind evicted....   P.S.  We hear this is all happening right before Kenya's co-star NeNe Leakes' wedding, which is set to happen soon.  Oh the drama!   Photos: Merritt/Getty Images

Kelly Rowland Hits Best Buy In Red Leather To Promote TALK A GOOD GAME+ Nelly Drops "Get Like Me" Single Ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:00 PM PDT Kelly Rowland is full steam ahead with her promo rounds for her album Talk A Good Game that hit stores Tuesday.  Check out the gorgeous gal signing autographs and getting up close and personal with her fans.  Plus, Nelly's brand new song ft. Ms. Minaj and Skateboard P. Effortlessly gorge as usual, Kelly Rowland took the stage at the Best Buy in Union Square in NYC on Tuesday to celebrate her album release.  And she rocked cute red leather-like pants, red pumps and a cute multicolored cross tee for the occasion: '' The "Dirty Laundry" singer even had some fun with her fans...rubbing their heads and offering up kisses to the youngest ones in the room. Adorbs!  The cutesy singer tweeted her thanks saying, "Would like to send a HUGE thank you to all of my #RowlandStones that came to the #TalkAGoodGame album signing at @BestBuy in NYC today! Xo." Kel, who is also the new "X Factor USA" judge will debut her brand new video for "Kisses Down Low" on Wednesday morning "GMA." Then she's making her rounds to the "Wendy Williams" show to dish on more than a few things she's made headlines for recently.   And in other music news, rapper Nelly is determined to make a comeback.  He performed a remix of his "Crusin" track live on "The Voice" finale Tuesday night with Florida Georgia Line. Now, he's tapped Pharrell and Nicki Minaj to help him on his new project.  First song up from the trio, "Get Like Me" ft. Nicki & P.  And it sounds a lot like "Beez In the Trap" meets "The Whisper Song."  Check it out below:    You feelin' it?  Or does Nelly need to take a seat? Photos: Splash/FAME

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Rihanna Hit A Grabby Fan In The Head With Her Mic! Posted: 18 Jun 2013 09:33 PM PDT Rihanna is back in the news for her Birmingham, UK concert Tuesday night during her Diamonds World Tour.  And this time, it's because she appears to have possibly hit a grabby fan in the face with her microphone.  Video inside... Obviously, many celebs don't like when fans aggressively pull on their expensive stage clothes or fans who slap their asses during a performance.  And Rihanna made it known she doesn't have time for folks pulling on her aggressively and holding her back from moving on with her performance. A video has surfaced, that is labeled as a clip from her Birmingham, UK stop Tuesday night, and it shows Rih Rih taking her mic and hitting an extra grabby fan on the front row.  It all happened when she walked past the front row--with a barricade in between them and with her bodyguards--during one of her songs in order to get closer to the crowd.  But apparently, she wasn't trying to get THAT close. In the below vid, you can see the "We Found Love" singer pull back and swing her mic at a fan...and reportedly, she aggressively hit the fan in the face: Some folks say physically aggressive behavior by Rihanna was unnecessary. While others say the fan got what he or she deserved after they got too handsy with the bajan bad gal. Thoughts? *UPDATE* If there was any doubt if whether she hit someone, chick confirmed it herself on Instagram saying she did it on purpose because they wouldn't let her go.     Photos: Youtube/RihPlies' Instagram

ATHLETES & SUCH: Colin Kaepernick WORKS IT OUT In L.A. + NFLer Ray Edwards Shows Off His Hot New Boxer Body Posted: 18 Jun 2013 05:32 PM PDT Hottie 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick was spotted working it out in a canyon in L.A. yesterday afternoon.  Plus, NFLer Ray Edwards just did a sexy new photoshoot to go along with his new profession of boxing... Well hello Mr. Kaepernick: Colin, who took his team to the Superbowl in January, looks like he's staying in shape during the off season so he can hit the ground running in the fall.  Nice.   And speaking of hotties in pics: Remember Ray Edwards?  The NFLer who decided his bod was too hot NOT to professionally model on the side?  He was recently with the Atlanta Falcons and the Vikings.  But now that he's a free agent, he recently started pursuing professional boxing full time.  He even did his first fight last month.  And popped up recently on BET's The Game". Check out a few of his new boxing photoshoots pics:   Yup....   Photos: PCN, Allen Cooley

Kerry Washington COVERS "EMMY" Magazine + Miguel GETS EMOTIONAL In "PAPER" Magazine Posted: 18 Jun 2013 04:59 PM PDT Kerry Washington covers the latest issue of EMMY Magazine.  Inside, find out how Kerry envisioned her future, prior to acting, and see what Miguel told PAPER Magazine about revealing his emotions through music.     Clad in a white gown with detailed cutouts, NACCP Image Award winner Kerry Washington covers the June 2013 issue of Emmy Magazine.  In the magazine, Kerry revealed that she never had plans to become an actress. In fact, she though she'd become a college professor, “Or a shrink. I had a real curiosity about how people become the people they are.” She also opened up about her reservations in joining the acting world.   “I thought that to be an actress, you had to want to be famous. And that wasn’t something I was interested in.” But after a summer program, she began to see things a bit differently.   "I realized there were lots of people who made a living as actors who may never be on the cover of a magazine, but still had fulfilling careers. And I decided, ‘I’m going to go for it.’ But I never really saw myself as someone who would be that girl on the cover of anything.” But look at Kerry now! The June 2013 issue of EMMY is available now.  Gorgeous shots as usual.   In other magazines spreads..... In the latest of PAPER Magazine, Miguel opened up about his successful year and how he hopes to prove that R&B has no limits.  But despite the outpouring of emotional songs on Kaleidoscope Dream, Miguel says he's not very emotional in his real life.  He told the mag, "As comfortable as I am dealing with it in my music, it's so much harder to do for real. I'm not even going to pretend." And when discussing the myriad of sounds on his latest album, and why it won't fit neatly into the box of R&B, he said, "This was my own anti-establishment way of saying, 'Fuck you, I am my own business. I decide what is good and what is not. I wanted to reconnect to my peers, the people that I hang out with, the ones that go to the same bars, listen to the same music, look at the same blogs, will be at that art gallery, will be at that show. Those people, the ones that I wasn't touching before, finally I had their attention." Check out some of Miguel's photos here:   The new issue of PAPER is available now....   Photos via Emmy Mag / Michael Flores / Paper Mag

MUSIC WRAP UP: Michelle Williams' "If We Had Your Eyes" New Teaser & Pics + Estelle's "Love Jones Vol. 1" + John Legend's "Made To Love"+ Wale's "Clappers" Ft. Nicki Minaj & Juicy J Posted: 18 Jun 2013 01:38 PM PDT Michelle Williams, Estelle, John Legend and Wale are among the artists who are flooding their fans with new music.  Listen to the selection of teasers, albums, and singles inside...   Michelle Williams isn't sitting on the sidelines as The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour sells out arenas & stadiums and Kelly Rowland airs out her "Dirty Laundry." The third member of Destiny's Child, who's appeared on Broadway in Fela!, has released a new teaser for her upcoming single "If We Had Your Eyes".  The full gospel-inspired song hits iTunes on June 24, while Michelle's fourth solo album is due later this year on eOne Music.  Watch the new teaser here: And in free digital downloads.... Grammy-award winning artist Estelle has released her highly anticipated Love Jones Vol. 1 from her 3-volume EP "Love & Happiness.” The three singles are songs told from a single girl's perspective on dating. In a press release about the EP, Estelle said this EP is about being “in the pursuit of Love & Happiness and essentially writing my life into happy." Love Jones Vol. 1 tells the story of a girl who’s been thru a breakup and in the process of discovering true love again.  And if you're an Estelle fan, youre in luck  Because, in partnership with Rosa Regale, Love Jones Vol. 1 is available for free download on her website.  Check out the track "Till Tomorrow" below: Also in new music.... R&B crooner John Legend has released a new love ballad from his forthcoming Love In The Future album (June 25th). The single features production by Da Internz, Kanye West, Dave Tozer and Nana Kwabena.  During an interview with Billboard, John talked about the album saying, "Over the years, I've been in a comfort zone with Kanye and Dave, and we’ve had great collaborations. But this album also offers some fresh collaborations. And together that typifies the sound of this album. 'Love in the Future' has the feel of my first two albums but takes that sound forward." Maybe he got some inspiration from all the wedding planning he and fiancee Chrissy Teigen have been doing.  Listen to "Made To Love" below:   Also in new releases... "Bad" rapper Wale is ready for the strip club with his latest banger, "Clappers" featuring Nicki Minaj and Juicy J.  Relying on a sample of E.U.'s "Da Butt", Nicki Minaj reminds up that a lot of strippers are flipping their stacks into degrees and other educational pursuits.  She raps, "“I’ma shake this shit ’til I graduate.”  Wale's Gifted disc also hits stores next week on June 25.  Everybody loves a stripper it seems... Photos via Roxanne Lowitt/hypetrax

Chad Ochocinco Reflects On Jail Sentence On "GMA", Says It Was "One Of The Best Things That Could Happen To Me Right Now” Posted: 18 Jun 2013 12:26 PM PDT Disgraced football star Chad Ochocinco appeared on "Good Morning America" this morning where he described his 7-day jail stint (23 days shorter than what he was originally sentenced) as one of the best things that's ever happened to him.  Find out why jail was a "good" thing for Chad inside... Now that's he's out of jail, and photos of a bloodied Evelyn Lozada have surfaced, Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) is on a public campaign to repair his badly damaged image.  During a stop through GMA this morning, the disgraced baller talked to Robin Roberts about his stint behind bars where he expressed remorse for his bad "courtroom etiquette".  He also revealed that he hopes he'll get a "second chance" at playing football again.  He better get to doing a bit more than hoping. Here are the highlights from his interview: On why he tapped his attorney’s butt in court: "I know there’s a certain thing called courtroom etiquette.  I’ve never been a part of the courtroom system.  It was a light tap. It wasn’t in any way to disrespect the courtroom and I actually didn’t think anyone would see that because it was my third time doing so.  That’s the way I’ve always interacted throughout life, just in general." On if the judge was justified in her sentencing: I support her and her decision to give me the sentence that she did, based on me not meeting the guidelines and criteria that I was supposed to meet in a certain amount of time. On why he’s thankful to the judge: "I think that Judge McHugh was able to get me do something many people have tried to get me to do for a long time: slow down, just at life in general. She was able to get me to do that. maybe not in the best circumstances for those on the outside but I see being able to sit down and think about life and where I’m going from this point was probably one of the best things that could happen to me right now.? On what he's learned from the situation: "Usually, situations like this break people…but I wouldn’t allow anything to break me. I going to be my same positive self.  I think with me being Chad it kind of made the judge feel that I wasn’t being serious about the situation but, trust me, I understood exactly what I did. I lost two of the things in life that I love the most at the time. Football and my now beautiful, I did say beautiful, ex-wife. You have to understand, I haven’t had any chances because I’ve never been in any trouble before. I’ve done nothing wrong ever. This is my first time being in trouble with the legal system. My trouble in the past has been having fun entertaining fans when it came to playing the game of football so this is all new to me.  On playing football again: I don’t want the last thing to be remembered you know, well, Chad was cut from the Dolphins for an incident he had with his wife. I would love to grace the football field one more time and to help some team. I’m not injured. There’s nothing wrong with me. I’ve learned my lesson, especially over those past seven days. I think everyone deserves a second chance. Many would say I might not deserve it. I would like to finish my career off the right way. Don't know about y'all, but we're not totally convinced Chad truly understands the gravity of the situation.  He seemed to give excuses and explanations instead of a true apology.  And we're hoping he learned about tact and respect during that time he was mulling over his life in the jail cell.  Not just thinking about "slowing down".   Watch the full interview here:     Photo via ABC

HARD PARTYING? Did Late Night Clubbing Cause Rihanna To Start Her Concert TWO HOURS LATE? Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:47 AM PDT Did Rihanna's late night partying cause a two-hour delay to her Birmingham concert?  Find out what some of the UK critics are saying inside... Rihanna might be up to her old tricks when it comes to partying with pals (instead of preparing for her next tour stop).  You'll recall that Rihanna had to cancel several US tour dates earlier this year due to "illness", though most folks blamed her late night partying that possibly caused the illness. And on Monday, Rihanna kepts fans in Birmingham waiting two hours before she finally hit the stage at 10:30pm, for what had been billed as an 8pm concert!  So what was the hold up?   No one has an "official" excuse, but paps did snap RiRi partying with bff Melissa Forde and model Cara Delevingne at London hotspot Bouijs at 1:45am.  And with reports that she left the club after 3am...it's natural that she would be a little tired. But there seems to be a bigger issue brewing overseas. It isn't that Rihanna simple starts her shows late.  In fact, UK critics have been panning her concerts as lackluster and boring. The London Standard said this about her recent Twickenham stop,  "As her penchant for casually singing over the top of her own records at shows suggests, Rihanna wasn’t the most vigorous performer, and she looked dead-eyed …Rihanna deserves a break and so do we." Damn.  Yet and still, she's been selling out some stadiums overseas. During her "break" Monday night, Rihanna wore a glittery top with iridescent shoes and a Stella McCartney clitch.  She tweeted "Holographic nights in #London ...."  The trio of fab chicks had gone to the hotspot to see Rihanna's brother, Rorrey Fenty, perform. Outside of touring (and partying) Rihanna announced to fans that her summer collection with MAC will be available today. "My #RiRiHeartMac #SUMMERCOLLECTION is finally here just as we promised!!! Go to www.MacCosmetics.com and join the online queue now before its too late!! #MACgirl #RiRiheartMAC #nobasics" And the self-assured bad gal tweeted that her Navy fans are buying up the products like they're the next Jordans....esp. since the first lippie sold out in minutes. Are you going to be rocking makeup from Rihanna's MAC line?     Photos via WENN / Rihanna's IG / Splash

CELEB KIDDIES: Brandy Takes Birthday Girl Sy'Rai & Friends To DISNEYLAND + Amar'e Stoudemire Shows Off New Baby Boy Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:50 AM PDT Brandy was on full on mommy duty this week as she took the fam to Disneyland for daughter Sy'Rai's 11th birthday.  Check out the growing gal inside... Sy'Rai (rocking braids), whose daddy is producer Robert Smith, had a Disney filled b-day this week when she turned 11 on Monday.  Mommy Brandy took her and her friends and fam to Disneyland and they were all spotted posing it up with Minnie Mouse.   Looks like Brandy was trying to be in disguise as well with all these clothes on.  She tweeted on Monday to her baby girl: "Happy Birthday my sunshine Sy'rai!!! You have changed my life #angel #angel #angel #angel" Sweet!  Brandy's in the midst of planning her wedding with fiance Ryan Press, who seems to already be taking on the role as stepdaddy to Sy'Rai based on the cutesy pics of the two that Brandy posts.  Sweet!     And here's a few pics to make your ovaries melt: NY Knicks balled Amar'e Stoudemire showed off his newest baby boy (which makes their 4th child) on Father's Day.  He Instagrammed the above pic of himself grabing some kisses from the 2 month old and said, "FAITH. (Fathers Alive In The Hood). Blessed be the creator." Precious! And earlier this month he gave his fans a sneak peek at baby boy Alijah from his bedroom ceiling mirror.    Photos: WENN, Amar'e's Instagram

COVER GUY Drake Opens Up To "GQ" On Chris Brown Drama, "It Could End Really Badly" + Idris Elba's THIRD "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" POSTER Revealed Posted: 18 Jun 2013 09:30 AM PDT   In the latest issue of "GQ" magazine, rapper Drake opens up about his feud with Chris Brown and reveals how he thinks it could take a turn for the worst!  Also, Idris Elba reveals a third poster from his upcoming Mandela biopic.  See the poster inside... Canadian-born rapper Drake, who's set to embark on a 40+ city tour with Miguel and Future, covers the July 2013 issue of "GQ" where he dishes on his upcoming album, Nothing Was The Same, and the feud with Chris Brown.  In the article, he also talked about the advice he's received from Will Smith about love. He actually revealed that Will made him question his own thoughts about it.   Who would have thought that the world's most emotional rapper had a thing or two to learn about love??!!  Here are the highlights: On his feud with Chris Brown: “I don’t want my name to be synonymous with that guy’s name. I really don’t. I wish we could sit down, just like you and me are right now, and talk it out man-to-man. But that’s not going to happen. I’m not confrontational, but if someone challenges, I’m not going to back down. It’s embarrassing, the amount of media coverage. Two rappers fighting over the woman. He’s not even a rapper, but still, it’s the last way you want your name out there. It distracts from the music. But he’s made me the enemy, and that’s the way it’s gonna stay, I guess. If I think about it too much, I feel it wrapping around my foot, like I get a feeling it could end really badly.” On advice he received from Will Smith: “I had lunch the other day with someone I extremely look up to. Okay – I had lunch with Will Smith, and listening to him talk, it made me think I don’t know what love is. He said something profound. He said love is when you become one and you need that person. It’s not about wanting anymore, you need that person. Hearing that, I don’t know if I’ve ever felt that way. I’ve held women in very high regard almost to the point where I felt like I needed them for a very long time, but I don’t know if I comprehend it yet, and I’m okay with that. I’ve made a lot of music about love being the only thing I’m missing. I think this is the first album I’ve made saying, I’m okay. I’m enjoying it right now. Maybe this is my time to grind it out, make a run for it and add some memories with my boys.” On his future ambitions: “I feel this great responsibility to see how far can we take it, how out of reach can I set that bar for whoever comes after. While I’m here, I’m gonna keep pushing that bar higher and higher up and make you really work for it.”   Here are a few shots from Drake's photoshoot..... Jeans by Ralph Lauren Black Label Denim. Sweater by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Necklace by Cartier. Watch by Rolex    Jeans by Closed. Jacket by Alexander Wang. Henley by Neil Barrett. Belt by Tom Ford. Top Bracelet, custom. Bottom bracelets and necklace by Cartier.    Jeans by 7 For All Mankind. Shirt by Dolce & Gabbana. Belt by John Varvatos USA     And at the movies..... A few weeks ago, we told you about Idris Elba's starring role in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Directed by Justin Chadwick, the film follows the life of Nelson Mandela from his childhood in a small village to becoming the President of the South Africa. Now, Idris has revealed the movie's third poster.  ANd it's getting mixed reviews.  Also, Skyfall star Naomie Harris has been cast as Winnie Mandela. Fans can watch the film when it hits theaters on November 29.    Photos via The Hollywood Reporter/GQ/ Mario Sorrenti

CHEERS! Celebs Flock To Jay-Z & Beyonce's 40/40 Club's 10th Anniversary Party Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:55 AM PDT The 40/40 Club was on fire last night as owner Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce hosted the club's 10th Anniversary party.  And all their celebrity friends came out to celebrate.   Pics inside of who turned up, and Mrs. Carter's gorgeous look for the night... T.I. & Tiny were amongst the celeb-filled guest list at last night's 40/40 Club 10th Anniversary party.  The rappers (who collaborated on "Swagga Like Us") and their wives toasted it up after a decade of keeping the doors open on the upscale sportsbar. Beyonce shut it down as usual in this sexy Roberto Cavalli Spring 2013 cut-out dress with sheer mini panels.  The revealing white look, which she pulls off effortlessly, was accessorized with a small necklace and a gold box clutch.  Hot. The Mrs. showed off her curves while posing it up with her hubby and athletes Gino Smith and Roc Nation Sports signee Robinson Cano. TIP snapped a pic with rapper TRAE The Truth.  Is there a reason he's trying to be Ol Dirty Bastard reincarnated? Jay's homie Fabolous was there to support, along with his baby moms Emily Bustamante on his arm. And Adrienne Bailon was there too....possibly avoiding pics with Fab since they're always accused of having something going on: "The Real" co-host snapped a pic with her bestie Emily, labelmate Ravaughn and good friend Angie Martinez.       Jay kept it nice and tailored in his grey suit as he chatted it up with Robert Kraft (CEO of The Kraft Group) and owner of the New England Patriots.  And he chilled out with the homie Amar'e Stoudemire, who brought his wife Alexis out for a night out sans the new baby and kids: Cute look for Alexis.  She rocked a vintage Chanel necklace to accent her Theory mini skirt and Dolce & Gabanna Marilyn Monroe shirt.  And she rocked it all with a pair of hot Roland Muret shoes.      Hot 97 host and "Gossip Game" co-star K.Foxx came out to party. Angie Mar--who's been friends with Jay for years--and Maxwell posed for a pic.   Giants baller and Roc Nation Sports Agency client Victor Cruz was there to support the head honcho Jay.  He brought his girlfriend Elaina out for the party. Jay's longtime friend, Yankees baseball player CC Sabathia, brought his wife Amber.  She kept it stylish in a Barbara Bui dress and jacket, a Chanel belt and her black sparkling Louboutins.   NYC club promoter Legendary Damon popped up for the event. And the party just smelled like money as The Carters toasted it up with billionaire Robert Kraft and girlfriend, actress Ricki Lander.  At least we're assuming it did...   Photos: Mazur/Wireimage

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