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- Ludacris CLOSING "Straits" Restaurant, Shifts FOCUS To New "Chicken N Beer" Spot
- Malice Of The Clipse Has Been MARRIED For 20 YEARS?! And He's Got Some Relationship Advice....
- Baby Blue Is Headed Home! Jay-Z & Beyonce Spotted Leaving The Hospital....
- TI's OTHER Baby Mama Ranniqua Is Kicking Off A Singing Career?
- DO WE LOVE IT? Amber Rose's New "Fame" Single Ft. Wiz Khalifa
- The Braxtons, Toya And Memphitz Wright HIT UP Frank & Tanya Ski's Party
- KeKe Palmer, Queen Latifah, Paula Patton, & More Hit The "Joyful Noise" L.A. Premiere
- "Love & Hip Hop" MIAMI THROWDOWN: Chrissy VS. Yandy
- MOMMY AND ME: Mashonda Posts Cute Pics With Kasseem Dean Jr.
- RACK CITY ARREST: Tyga ARRESTED In Vegas
- MODEL FAB: Naomi Cambell VAMPS IT UP For Spring 2012 Robert Cavalli + Solange Knowles SIGNS To Next Models
- RELEASED: Nick Cannon Is Home From The Hospital, Returns To Work Next Week
- Draya Michele Gets Handed Same Secret Kisses Lipstick Job As Evelyn Lozada + Snoop Dogg BUSTED For Weed Possession
- Beyonce & Jay-Z Release Statement: Blue Ivy Was Birthed NATURALLY!
- Raven, Lance, Vanessa Williams, & More Support St. Jude's Charity Event+Viola & Zoe Celebrate The Golden Globes
| Ludacris CLOSING "Straits" Restaurant, Shifts FOCUS To New "Chicken N Beer" Spot Posted: 10 Jan 2012 10:11 AM PST Ludacris has announced that he's closing his Straits restaurant in Atlanta to focus on his new project, Chicken N Beer. Get the deets inside...... Ludacris is closing his 4-yr old Atlanta hotspot Straits to focus on a new venture, Chicken N Beer. Chicken N Beer will be located at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Concourse D, and its name was inspired by Luda's 2003 album of the same name. he tweeted about his new chicken joint last week, but just recently revealed that he's closing his current restaurant. Of the new project, Luda said,
Congrats!  |
| Malice Of The Clipse Has Been MARRIED For 20 YEARS?! And He's Got Some Relationship Advice.... Posted: 10 Jan 2012 09:37 AM PST Gene Elliott Thornton, Jr., aka Malice of the Clipse, has been out promoting his book Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked. And while doing so, he revealed that he's been married over 20 years! Get his advice on making a marriage last inside...... You wouldn't think a rapper would be the best person to offer marriage advice, however, Malice has been in a successful marriage for the past 2 decades and has a lot to say about making it work. The "Grindin" rapper, who turns 40 this year, did an interview with Naked With Socks On and offered this advice: On what's most important in a relationship: "Faith is the foundation. It’s the floor plan to my marriage. Faith and forgiveness lay the ground rules… It’s just a big part of it and I think that as… and I got to choose my words carefully, but I think, not just Black people, but in our culture and I do believe it’s culture in general… I’m just so focused on my culture that it’s just very relevant for us, but I think that many times we give up on those who we claim to love or we know we’re in relationships with.” On avoiding divorce: “I think the divorce rate, which I believe is 50/50 or somewhere around there… I think we give up too quick and I think we’re too quick to get rid of a person and I just think that we need to work with each other more. I think that we need to be more understanding, because I don’t think that you’re ever going to find that perfection; you know?" On putting in work to make the relationship last: "I think that relationships and marriage especially is about working with one another and loving each other so much that you know you’re able to forgive and be willing to compromise and work out some things and I just think that we give up too soon, so I think that faith definitely plays a part in building strong, lasting relationships and sometimes you just have to go through the fire to be purified.” On why getting married in his 20s was a good thing: "...A lot of people would tell me, ‘You got married too young,’ or a lot of people may say, ‘You got to go out and experience the world,’ and I don’t necessarily subscribe to that. I think the fact that you know I did get married at a young age definitely is a plus and you know is an asset to a marriage, not that everybody should run out and get married young or whatever, but I don’t think that’s it’s a bad thing to get married at a young age. At any age it’s going to take work, you know what I’m saying? It’s going to take work, but all this ‘go out, live your life, do this, do that…’ I mean, I don’t subscribe to that. I subscribe to you find that person who is special to you, you love each other, and you want to get married and have children and that’s what you do.” Who woulda thought?  |
| Baby Blue Is Headed Home! Jay-Z & Beyonce Spotted Leaving The Hospital.... Posted: 10 Jan 2012 08:42 AM PST Now that we know the rumors of Jay-Z and Beyonce buying out the entire maternity floor of Lenox Hill Hospital for $1.3 mill are false--and that the hospital confirmed they have a standard executive suite--the new family also stayed the standard 3 days and is now headed home.
A pic and details inside... Beyonce's oversized limo-van was spotted leaving the upper east side hospital this morning with Mama Bey, Papa Jay, Baby Blue, and Protector Julius all in tow. Most families who have had normal deliveries stay in the maternity ward for 2-3 days after giving birth. And the Carters are no different. This morning, the new parents, who said they are "in heaven", were spotted bringing 3-day-old Baby Blue Ivy home from the hospital! The NY Daily News reports:
Witnesses outside the hospital said the exit seemed "precise and military like." Protecting B.I.C. by any means necessary....
By the way, rumors of MTV taping and airing a Beyonce & Jay-Z Baby Shower Special aren't true. Well, not totally. MTV News has confirmed they will be running a special, but is actually a fun faux baby shower and a look at what the couple's baby shower would be like. The Carters are not involved. It's set to air soon.  |
| TI's OTHER Baby Mama Ranniqua Is Kicking Off A Singing Career? Posted: 10 Jan 2012 08:30 AM PST T.I. clearly has an attraction to singing women as his other baby moms, Ranniqua, is readying a singing career of her own. Hear the first track from Ms. Niko inside..... The mother of T.I.'s daughter Deyjah goes by the stage name Ms. Niko. And she appeared on T.I.'s "Family Hustle" show last night. And conveniently, she released a new song for you to hear as well. She also has a new music video for "If This Is Luv/Man Eater" off the new Luv Kronicals Mixtape.
Watch the video here:
So.......does she give Tiny a run for her money?
And here's a clip from last night's "Family Hustle" show where T.I. and Ranniqua were trying to get on one page about 10-year-old Deyjah's new boyfriend:
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| DO WE LOVE IT? Amber Rose's New "Fame" Single Ft. Wiz Khalifa Posted: 10 Jan 2012 07:45 AM PST Video vixen turned model turned rapper girlfriend Amber Rose just made her singing debut. Check out her brand new single "Fame" featuring her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa inside... She told y'all she was coming out with an album. And here's the first taste. Amber's single "Fame" is an auto-tuned, beat focused track where she talks about becoming an overnight sensation, the haters, and not being ready for the fame. She sang lines like: Can't buy some clothes/Or buy some cigs/without paparazzi waiting for a flick......This is a new situation/now you're an overnight sensation/You're not ready for the Fame.... Her boyfriend Wiz raps a few bars in the song, and also does a voice-over on the intro. I'm sure folks will focus on the fact they can keep up with the beat so, by industry standards, that makes this an ok song. As for her vocal ability, we can't really tell when there's autotune and producton masking it. Amber told MTV RapFix she's taking vocal lesons: “I have my own unique sound, I make music that I love and I hope that my fans and the people that embrace me will love it also! I’ve taken vocal lessons and I'm working on my album, but right now I'm in the beginning phases and I'm just taking my time." You be the judge... DO WE LOVE IT?!Thanks to DDotOmen  |
| The Braxtons, Toya And Memphitz Wright HIT UP Frank & Tanya Ski's Party Posted: 10 Jan 2012 07:18 AM PST Last night Atlanta V-103 morning show co-host Frank Ski threw a party for his wife, Tanya, and ATL celebs The Braxtons and Toya and Memphitz Wright were in the building. See the pics inside..... Frank Ski threw a big birthday bash for his wife Tanya at his Frank Ski Restaurant & Lounge in midtown Atlanta on Peachtree. The couple celebrated with Tanya's ATL friends Toya and Memphitz and more. Trina and a solo Towanda Braxton also came to wish Tanya a happy bday. Toya and Memphitz caught up with fellow reality stars Trina and Gabe in the VIP area. Toya and Memphitz got their groove on. Plus Trina and Gabe were seen getting lovey dovey. Looks like they are working it out. Finally. Good times.......
Photos Freddyo.com
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| KeKe Palmer, Queen Latifah, Paula Patton, & More Hit The "Joyful Noise" L.A. Premiere Posted: 10 Jan 2012 06:09 AM PST The cast of "Joyful Noise" hit the black carpet last night in L.A. for their big movie premiere night. Pics of Queen Latifah, KeKe Palmer, and more inside.... Actors Dexter Darden, Jeremy Jordan, Dolly Parton, Writer/Director Todd Graff, actors Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Courtney B. Vance and Dequina Moore got together for a group pic at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. How cute was KeKe in her black, white, and grey rosette detailed shift dress!
The 18-year-old star was looking YBF indeed. KeKe's on-screen mom, Queen Latifah, hit the carpet in a green ruched dress with a side slit:
Makeup flawless. But this look aint it for you Queen. I don't know if she's beefing with the Spanx company or what--but every woman, no matter who she is, rocks a pair of Spanx on the black/red carpet. Just sayin'....
She kicked it with her co-star Dolly Parton--who looks great at 65! Alright Dolly... Paula Patton donned a little navy zip-front dress and cute multi-colored pumps for the premiere. She was there to support her good friend Queen. Courtney B. Vance also stars in the movie. He flew solo without wife Angela Bassett. Cute. Loretta Devine came out to support. And so did actor Orlando Jones. Actress Rochelle Aytes rocked an interesting look of a merlot sheer blouse and nude cigarette pants. Mary Mary was on hand for the event--Erica with a full baby bell and all. And Vivica Fox was there to support as well: In a nude Herve Leger dress and nude suede pumps. Acor Quinton Aaron was on hand as well. Fab times. The movie opens everywhere this Friday.  |
| "Love & Hip Hop" MIAMI THROWDOWN: Chrissy VS. Yandy Posted: 10 Jan 2012 05:35 AM PST Chrissy's post-engagement love bubble lasted all of 5 minutes after Jim Jones proposed to her. Because on last night's episode of "Love & Hip Hop 2," just as we exclusively reported back in October, Mrs. Jones-To-Be went at it with Yandy in Miami.
Speak on it inside... Things reached the boiling point last night between Chrissy and Yandy. Chrissy was partying with her girls in Miami to celebrate her engagement, and Yandy was being her usual self and bringing two enemies to the same club together--Kimbella and Erica. The perfect storm brewed, and a fight went down. Chrissy claims she saw a disrespectful email Yandy, who already threw deuces to her management job with Jim Jones, sent to Jimmy asking him why he's buying Chrissy bags, shoes, and jewelry. Chrissy felt this was stepping over the line--and she went in. Yandy kept asking what her issue was--and then said the magic words, "Why she mad I get money and she has to sleep with n*ggas for her money?" WOMP. See the aftermath below: Don't know about y'all, but I feel like there's way more to this story. No reason a woman should be THIS pissy with another woman--over her man--once she gets that man to lock it down officially. Is there deep rooted jealousy on one or both ends? Did Yandy and Jim have something MORE than a professional relationship going on, and Chrissy feels threatened by it? Or is Yandy threatened by Jimmy wifing up Chirssy because she knows Chrissy will always have one shoe up on her? Hmmmm....  |
| MOMMY AND ME: Mashonda Posts Cute Pics With Kasseem Dean Jr. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:35 PM PST Mashonda recently posted pics of herself and her son Kasseem Dean Jr.,5, in a series of shots. See the mommy and me fun inside....... Mashonda shows what a fun mom she is as she posed in a series of shots of her and little Kasseem playing. The singer/songwriter recently did an interview with VIBE where she talked about working with Biggie and Jay back in the day. She said, “The one thing I can get from both of them is that you have to keep working, consistency, someone is always trying to take your spot. I also got that from Diddy. That’s one thing he instills in all his artists. Even today on twitter, following him you just see that he never sleeps he just always doing something. This is a game. Fans are very fickle and with the Internet there’s a lot of change everyday so you gotta stay on your A game, stay consistent as you can.” Photos via VIBE/BlackCelebKids  |
| RACK CITY ARREST: Tyga ARRESTED In Vegas Posted: 09 Jan 2012 04:55 PM PST Young Money's "Rack City" rapper Tyga was arrested this weekend in Las Vegas after getting stopped during a routine traffic citation. Deets inside... 22-year-old Tyga--real name Michael Stevenson--partied in Vegas this weekend. News station KSNV in Nevada reports the Compton rapper was pulled over on a routine traffic stop when cops discovered he had a warrant for 4 other traffic citations: driving without a license, registration violations and unlawful acts of financial responsibility. Tyga--who appeared on Chris Brown's "Deuces," was arrested, booked, and tossed in jail at the Clark County Detention Center. Then released the next day. Speaking of Tyga...the "Rack City" video with millions more page views than his own official video:
Get it granny. Throwin' hunnads hunnads....  |
| Posted: 09 Jan 2012 03:56 PM PST Proving she is STILL "that chick," Naomi Campbell slays the Spring 2012 Robert Cavalli campaign. See the Steven Meisel-shot campaign inside and get the deets on Solange Knowles signing to Next Models. Naomi Campbell stars in the new spring 2012 Roberto Cavalli campaign alongside Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy, and Daphne Groeneveld. And needless to say, you take one look at Naomi and you see no one else. Work! Loves these pics.
In other modelicious news.......
Carol's Daughter spokeswoman Solange Knowles has signed with Next Models. In a statement, style maven Solo said,
Having already modeled for Rimmel, Armani Jeans and House of Deréon, the young mom and new aunt will also become VOGUE.COM's new "Today I'm Wearing" star, which has featured Alexa Chung, Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio. Next global publicist Katy Moseley said,
Congrats Solo!  |
| RELEASED: Nick Cannon Is Home From The Hospital, Returns To Work Next Week Posted: 09 Jan 2012 03:18 PM PST After suffering since the Holidays from mild kidney failure, Nick Cannon was released from L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai over the weekend. And he's back home with Dem Babies and wife Mariah. Deets inside... Nick has recovered from his illness...with much help from his doting wife Mariah. After getting a shape-up and tons of hugs and kisses, he was released from the hospital over the weekend. His reps say he is already slated to return to hosting his morning radio show next week:
Stay healthy Nick!  |
| Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:51 PM PST "Basketball Wives: LA" star Draya Michele has been announced as the new face of Secret Kisses Lipstick & Lip Gloss line...alongside "BBW" star Evelyn Lozada. Did this company hand out a group deal to the BBW franchise or something? Get the deets inside and find out about Snoop Dogg getting busted for having weed on the tour bus.... Not sure what the fascination is with what Basketball Wives put on and around their lips, but yet another "BBW" star is "coming out" with a lip gloss line (or just being the face...it's not 100% clear yet). First there was Jennifer Williams....then Evelyn Lozada...now pretty young thing Draya Michele has gotten her hands on the VH1 Welcome Kit To-Do List and has nabbed th new face of the Secret Kisses Lipstick and Lip Gloss line. The line consists of 35 shades. Draya says, “I make sure that I'm styled to the "T" when I step out of the house, paying very close attention to detail. Ronell “Big Gates” Levatte, founder and owner of Secret Kisses, added, “There is no denying the fact that Draya Michele exudes the bold and exotic flavor embodied by Secret Kisses. We are excited to welcome her to the family and know that she is going to be a dynamic representation of the brand”. Oh. Congrats.
Meanwhile,
Over the weekend, rapper Snoop Dogg was busted in Texas at a border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, a small town in West Texas, when drug-sniffing dogs picked up the scent of weed on his tour bus. The border agents found a red prescription bottle on the bus containing several joints and a half-ounce of weed. Although Snoop admitted to the weed and has a prescription for cannabis in California, that ish doesn't fly in Texas! Snoop was issued a citation for misdemeanor drug possession and released. If he wants, he can challenge the citation or pay a $537 fine to make it all go away. The Randomness: 1. PETA blasts Dr. Dre for fur headphones. Story.  |
| Beyonce & Jay-Z Release Statement: Blue Ivy Was Birthed NATURALLY! Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:54 PM PST Jay-Z and Beyonce just released a statement about baby B.I.C. and how over the moon they are as new parents. And they're putting the C-section rumors to rest, insisting Baby Blue was born naturally. The Lenox Hill Hospital reps also revealed The Carters never bought out or closed off the maternity floor.
Check out the couple's first official statement just released inside... Let the sweetness ensue. Jay-Z revealed today, in the song "Glory" he made for his daughter, that a miscarriage occurred before Blue Ivy was conceived. And now the duo feels their new baby girl is a magical gift. Here's the couple's first statement released just moments ago about the natural birth:
Now get to those diaper changes.... Another rumor cleared up today? The Lenox Hill Hospital reps stated today the maternity wing/floor was never closed off to the public, and The Carters did not pay $1.3 million to do so: "The suggestion that the couple paid $1.3 million to rent an entire maternity floor is simply not true." The rep adds, "The family is housed in an executive suite at the hospital and is being billed the standard rate for those accommodations." "The family does have its own security detail on site. However, the hospital has been and continues to be in control of managing all security at the facility. We have made every effort to ensure minimal disruption to other families experiencing the births of their own children over the past three days." So there you have it... Source: Beyonce's Official Website  |
| Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:15 PM PST YBF chick Raven Symone rocked an all white gown for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 50th anniversary gala this weekend.
We've got the pics of all the folks there for the cause, plus actresses Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Zoe Saldana celebrating the Golden Globes.... At the Beverly Hilton recently, celebs turned up to support children in need: Raven had a flawless face of makeup. But that dress looked like something off the David's Bridal sales rack. Her bod is still looking good though.
"Desperate Housewives" star Vanessa Williams rocked an all black look for the occasion: The show is in its final season...wonder what she's going to do next. Lance Gross hit the red carpet in an interesting suit with satin trim. Actress Rashida Jones looked nice in a simple nude dress cinched with a black belt. We can't even focus on who this is with Elise Neal. Because this hair and gown she decided to rock is just...upsetting: WHY ELISE?! No ma'am. Dolly wouldn't even be proud.
And in West Hollywood this weekend: A thin Zoe Saldana hit the black carpet for the Audi Celebrates The 2012 Golden Globe Awards event at Ceconni's. In preparation of the January 15th award show, celebs and nominees were on hand to celebrate the occasion. She just went through a big breakup with her now ex-fiance Keith Britton, and is rumored to be dating her recent co-star, Bradley Cooper. And "The Help stars Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis looked fab at the event as well. And Viola and her hubby, Julius Tennon, are still celebrating their status as new (via adoption) to baby boy Genesis. Good luck to the nominees!  |
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