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- Beyonce & Tina Knowles DESIGN President Barack Obama's Re-Election T-Shirt + B.I.C. Cops $1.5M In Baby Gifts?
- BOOK IT: Jennifer Hudson Flaunts Her Gams In A Little Orange Dress
- Ciara, Blake Griffin, Kevin Hart, Reggie Bush & More STRIKE OUT At Chris Paul's Celebrity Bowling Tournament
- LOOK: Nia Long Shows Off BABY KEZ SUNDAY For The First Time!
- Brandy DISHES On Upcoming Collabos With Monica & Drake + Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo TEAM UP With Rick Ross For "Think Like A Man" Track
- SHOPPING FOR BABY: Tia Mowry Hardrict Buys Out The Children's Place For Baby Cree
- Viola Davis And Octavia Spencer WIN At The 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
- Taraji P. Henson COVERS "UPSCALE" Magazine's February 2011 Issue And DISHES On Being SNUBBED By "TV Guide" And PLAYING A Bad Girl
- Evelyn Lozada: I'm STILL Not Friends With Jennifer!
- SAD AMBER! Amber Rose Breaks Down Crying, Says Kanye Fans Throw Things At Her On The Street
- TWITTER BEEF! Nancy "Mama Jones" GOES IN ON Yandy And Olivia, Says You Can S*CK My **IT!
- Solange Talks New Sexually Charged Music+Lil Wayne Readies His Memoir--Based On His Jail Diaries
- FRESH MEAT: R&B Newcomer Trevante
- Rapper Tyga & Stripper Girlfriend Blac Chyna Hit The Clippers Game, Will Star In Strip Club Reality Show?
- WHOA: Odd Future's Syd the Kyd Talks Being A Lesbian, Says Alicia Keys & Queen Latifah Should COME OUT OF THE CLOSET
| Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:49 AM PST Beyonce Knowles and her stylish mom Tina are doing their part to keep President Obama in The White House as the pair are two of the celebs who have designed a fundraising re-election t-shirt for his 2012 campaign. It's all a part of the Runway to Win campaign, which is a follow up to the Runway To Change 2008 campaign. See the tee inside and find out which celebs sent Baby Blue Ivy Carter gifts...... Beyonce and Tina Knowles have launched a t-shirt for the fashion-inspired campaign Runway to Win, a part of President Barack Obama re-election bid. The t-shirt has inspirational writings on it along with an American flag.
It's all part of a fundraising effort with several designers--including Tracey Reese, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Rachel Roy, Jason Wu, Sean Combs, Thakoon, and plenty more. It will retail for $45 (other designers' items are going for as much as $95) and every penny goes to Obama’s re-election campaign. The sale will kick off on the President's official site on February 7. Will you support?
Also...... Though she's only a few days old, Baby Blue Ivy Carter has already had a better birthday than you and I can imagine. The New York Post is reporting that she's received gifts totaling $1.5 million! This includes a handmade solid gold horse from Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka ($600,000) price tag, a coach-like crib from Posh Tots ($20,000) and a $15,000 Swarovski crystal covered highchair. Oh, and a Cartier diamond dummy (likely to keep all her jewelry on) from an unnamed celeb. Also, Oprah Winfrey sent over a load of books. Reportedly, The Carters will be donating several of the items they received to a charity for young mothers. Check the video above. Meanwhile, Kelly Rowland reportedly gave Blue a Bob Marley onesie and a $5,200 Swarovski crystal baby bathtub. Must be nice!  |
| BOOK IT: Jennifer Hudson Flaunts Her Gams In A Little Orange Dress Posted: 13 Jan 2012 08:50 AM PST Jennifer Hudson is all about showing off her new bod these days. And we don't blame her. The "I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down" author signed copies of her new book at Barnes & Nobles at The Grove in L.A. yesterday.
Pics of her getting leggy inside... 30-year-old Jennifer Hudson rocked an eye catching orange mini dress (great color for her!), along with tan wedges, oversized gold and lavender earrings, and cute blue nail polish to accessorize. She autographed books for her fans and looked happier than ever. This past Sunday in an interview with Dateline, Jenny revealed that she was shocked when she was digitally slimmed down for her self-titled 2008 album cover:
And she also denies the rumors that she turned down the leading role in Precious--which ended up being played by Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe. She told TMZ this week: "I did NOT turn down the role because of the weight thing ... I turned it down because I felt it was just too graphic for me at that time." But folks believe she contradicted herself since on Sunday's Dateline interview, she answered the same question with: "I would have had to be the big girl again. I don't like the idea of being boxed into anything." Pics via INF  |
| Posted: 13 Jan 2012 07:29 AM PST Last night, Chris Paul hosted his 4th Annual PBA Celebrity Invitational. And celebs like Ciara, Reggie Bush, Kevin Hart and Blake Griffin were there to flex their skills. Watch out for the SPOILER ALERT for who took home the trophy. See the celebs bowl for a cause inside..... At Lucky Strike Lanes in L.A., Clippers star Chris Paul hosted the "4th Annual Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational" raising money for his CP3 Foundation. Chris put on his bowling best to show folks how it's done: Chris set it up so that it was four teams featuring a professional bowler, athlete and an entertainer hit the bowling pins. Michael Strahan attended with girlfriend Nicole Murphy. And he was spotted sizing up the competition. Think Like A Man star Kevin Hart played on Chris' team. Chris' teammate Blake Griffin showed he can do more than slam dunk. Meanwhile, Ciara held it down for the ladies and brought a little sex appeal to the game. Y'all know she made a point to be there... Reggie Bush also brought his sexy. SPOILER ALERT: And it looks like Jesse Williams of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" might have walked away a winner! And Mindless Behavior performed for the crowd. Fun times for a great cause! You can watch the event on ESPN on Super Bowl Sunday at 4pm. Photos by Jesse Grant/Getty Images North America  |
| LOOK: Nia Long Shows Off BABY KEZ SUNDAY For The First Time! Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:50 AM PST Nia Long is in baby bliss! The new mom twice over was spotted out in L.A. yesterday with her newest bundle of joy. And also with a suspicious band around her ring finger. Check out 2-month-old Kez Sunday Udoka making his debut inside.... She's glowing! 41-year-old Love Jones actress, Nia Long, was beaming as took her new baby boy Kez out for a walk yesterday. Daddy Ime Udoka and big brother Massai (10) weren't pictured, but it looked like mommy and son were having some cute bonding time: Awww. Nia looked great post-baby in her baggy jeans and houndstooth newsboy cap. Before giving birth this past November, she told EBONY magazine baby Kez was the best surprise: 'I was supposed to go to Ghana to do a film and that's when I found out I was pregnant. 'I had a doctor's appointment to get the yellow fever shot and they were like, 'Miss Long, we can't give you a shot.' 'I almost fainted. It was the best moment and the sweetest surprise ever.' Congrats again Nia! Photos: WH Pictures  |
| Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:19 AM PST "The Game" star Brandy recently revealed she will be working on tracks with Monica and Drake for her new album. Get the deets inside, plus hear "Think Like A Man" by Ne-Yo and Jennifer Hudson featuring Rick Ross. Also, Common performed on "Jimmy Fallon" last night... We told you earlier about Brandy working on a new album, and now the "Full Moon" singer has revealed a few deets about the disc. She told media recently, "I've been talking about doing something with Monica for a very long time all because the fans have wanted that." She added that she loves the sound of Monica's voice and hopes they can recreate that "The Boy Is Mine" magic. And you can expect Drake's influence on the disc as she revealed she's recording one of his tracks this week. It sounds like it's shaping up to be a good project. Good luck Brandy!
Also in music..... Off the sountrack for the upcoming flick Think Like A Man (March 9), Ne-Yo and Jennifer Hudson have teamed with Rick Ross for "Think Like A Man." The mid-tempo banger is sure to be a club and radio hit as it blends Jennifer's rich vocals with the flow of Rick Ross. Ne-Yochimes in his advice to females about the laws of love. Listen to "Think Like A Man" here:
BONUS:
Rapper Common performed "Celebrate" with The Roots last night on "Jimmy Fallon." Check it above.... EXTRAS: 1. Happy Founder's Day to ALL my fellow DIVAlicious sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc! It's our 99th Anniversary!! Crimson & cream kisses!  |
| SHOPPING FOR BABY: Tia Mowry Hardrict Buys Out The Children's Place For Baby Cree Posted: 13 Jan 2012 05:39 AM PST New mom Tia Mowry Hardrict was in baby bliss yesterday as she shopped it up at The Children's Place in L.A. Check out what she copped and the pics of baby Cree she showed off inside... It was all about 6 month old baby Cree for Tia yesterday. After her show "The Game" premiered to big numbers on Tuesday, it was time to cop some new clothes and accessories for her baby boy. She was spotted having some fun while buying up everything in the store:
And she even showed off pics of Cree to the store clerk. And are those a few baby girl clothes we see? Well we've actually learned that Tia was shopping not only for her own son, but shopping for a big giveaway she and The Chldren's Place are doing where she handpicks an outfit for the winner. Sweet! Fun times. Pics: Bauer Griffin  |
| Viola Davis And Octavia Spencer WIN At The 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards Posted: 12 Jan 2012 06:00 PM PST Earlier this evening, The Help actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer attended the 2012 Critics' Choice Awards, for which they both received nods. And both of the ladies won big. See their pics inside.... The 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards were held at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles tonight and aired live on VH1. Actress Viola Davis, who recently adopted a baby named Genesis, looked stunning in her red gown. And grabbed the top award for Best Actress. During the show, the cast of The Help won for Best Acting Ensemble. Meanwhile, her co-star Octavia Spencer rocked a simple and elegant black dress.
She also walked away with the Best Supporting Actress award for The Help. Congrats to the ladies!
Photos via Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America  |
| Posted: 12 Jan 2012 05:10 PM PST Fab actress Taraji P. Henson posed for the February 2011 issue of "UPSCALE" Magazine where she dishes on motherhood, playing a bad girl acting in Think Like A Man, and the challenges she faces as a Black actress. Deets inside..... Think Like A Man star Taraji P. Henson covers "UPSCALE" and dishes in the magazine about the VERY public snub she received from TV Guide last year, playing a bad girl on film, and the challenges she faces as a mom and actress. Here are the highlights.... On being a mom first, actress second: “This Hollywood thing? It’s my job. That’s it. I love it and I worked hard for it. But it by no means defines who I am. When I go home, my family and friends say, ‘I liked your movie. Now can you go was your dishes please?” On speaking up and not apologetic about the TV Guide incident that snubbed her from the “Person Of Interest” cover story: “I just stated a fact. And the people spoke. And then CBS pulled the whole cover. I get that all the time. Sometimes I admit I feel like, ‘Can I catch a break?’ That wasn’t the first time it’s happened and it won’t be the last. This was just one time I chose to speak on it.” On facing fully forward and looking for new challenges: “Hollywood keeps trying to tell me that black women can’t open a film. I will absolutely prove them wrong before my career is done. I want to stretch my acting muscle and do something completely different. I’d love to play a man. Sounds weird, but I want to do something that make me work hard. Call me kooky, but I always want to go outside my comfort zone.” On playing a bad girl for the first time in the upcoming ‘Think Like A Man’ film: “You’ve never seen me play this girl. She’s a bitch. And she’s the pretty girl in the film. I wanted this role so bad. I told the casting folks,’if you don’t let me get that role, I don’t need to be in this movie at all.’ They were thinking about casting a white girl for the role and I said, ‘No. I can do this.’ And then of course, when it’s time to start filming, I freaked out. I said, wait’ Maybe I should play the baby-momma instead….[LOL] I was scared because it’s so different than anything I’ve ever done.”
Looking good Taraji!  |
| Evelyn Lozada: I'm STILL Not Friends With Jennifer! Posted: 12 Jan 2012 03:21 PM PST TheYBF.com caught up with "Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada at Tuesday night's book release party for Big Boy. Apparently she and "Basketball Wife" co-star Jennifer Williams STILL haven't kissed and made up. And she gave us the status (of the moment) of her and fiance Chad Johnson's wedding plans. Check it inside... At the Sayers Club in Hollywood Tuesday night, Evelyn revealed her beef with frenemy Jen is still going strong. She dished to us:
The Dolce shoe boutique owner (who also has her own book coming out on the same Cash Money Content label as Big) said the two of them actually spoke off camera, but nothing came of it:
After last week's back and forth about whether the wedding with fiance Chad Johnson was still on--she confirms they are indeed still in planning mode. And VH1 is still figuring out production of the couple's new show together. And about making babies--she says she's trying to make the most out of "this." (And by "this" we guess she's talking about her newfound fame.) And she's not trying to be pregnant during it all. Check the video below: Video correspondent: L.A. Correspondent Kalia Silva  |
| SAD AMBER! Amber Rose Breaks Down Crying, Says Kanye Fans Throw Things At Her On The Street Posted: 12 Jan 2012 01:06 PM PST Amber Rose is sad y'all. While taping an appearance for MTV's RapFix, she broke down crying because of all the haters she encounters. Check out the video inside... While out pubbing her new single "Fame," Amber stopped by MTV's RapFix to remind us about her love for Wiz Khalifa, and tell the world how Kanye and his fans treat her.
And after host Sway tried to change the subject, she cried:
Amber is a sweet girl. And getting negativity even when you're nice isn't a foreign concept in celebrityville. There's a difference between being a celebrity and being a musician. So if Amber has always wanted to make music like she says, but supposedly hates the negativity and attention from the public, maybe making the music without going on voluntary promo rounds or accepting "celebrity" appearances is a better idea. Just a thought...  |
| TWITTER BEEF! Nancy "Mama Jones" GOES IN ON Yandy And Olivia, Says You Can S*CK My **IT! Posted: 12 Jan 2012 12:50 PM PST "Love & Hip Hop" star Nancy "Mama Jones" isn't known for holding her tongue but she REALLY went all the way in on Twitter earlier with a raunchy set of tweets aimed at co-stars Yandy and Olivia that are barely printable.....BUT we have them for you inside! On this week's "Love & Hip Hop" episode, Olivia made fun of Nancy's husky voice, which you would think is pretty innocent right? WRONG! Nancy went off. She took to her Twitter account and lived up to her mantra, "I'm a Psychotic B*tch!" calling both Yandy and Olivia a series of dirty names and alluding to Olivia being passed around G Unit! Here are her tweets (which have been deleted): But it didn't stop there...... Whoa.
Olivia got wind of the tweets and said, For her part, Yandy has not responded. And she shouldn't. I know Nancy is disrespectful but I couldn't see seriously arguing with a woman her age. Hot ass mess.  |
| Solange Talks New Sexually Charged Music+Lil Wayne Readies His Memoir--Based On His Jail Diaries Posted: 12 Jan 2012 12:24 PM PST Solange Knowles and her envious natural curls are being featured in the upcoming annual Music Issue of V magazine. Check out her pretty pics inside and what she had to say about her upcomign sexy music, plus news on Lil Wayne's upcoming memoir.... Solange has been putting her unique looks to good use--first as the Rimmel spokeswoman, then Carol's Daughter, now signing to Next Models. And the 25-year-old singer is being featured as a part of V's Fearless Females coverage in the upcoming issue. She rocked a white Jil Sander blouse and green Bess NYC by Doug Abraham jacket. When asked about why she has chosen to release her music on her own, versus going with a major label, she says: I'm lucky enough to have been in this business for so long that I know how it works. It's not rocket science. More pics below: Solange, who is featured alongside fellow Carol's Daughter spokeswoman Cassie, also revealed that her upcoming album will be very sexually charged. Here's some highlights: On her new album: On maintaining her independence by releasing her music herself: “I don’t need anyone telling me ‘this isn’t cool enough’ or anyone from the opposite end saying ‘this seems kind of weird.’ I’m lucky enough to have been in this business for so long that I know how it works. It’s not that hard. It’s not rocket science.” On her new domestic role: I wonder if her long time boyfriend Alan has anything to do with that new album direction.
And if you ever wanted to know what was going through Lil Wayne's mind while he was in lockup this last go-round, he's letting you know in his upcoming memoir. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced today that it will publish GONE TILL NOVEMBER, a book by Lil Wayne, on November 28, 2012. The fine literary work wil be based on diaries he kept during his eight months on Rikers Island. And it's the first opprutunity for fans to get inside the unique and enigmatic mind of one of the biggest names in hip hop. GCP's Executive Editor Ben Greenberg explained today: “We are thrilled to be publishing Wayne’s prison memoir. He kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story. They are revealing.” The memoir will showcase his journals he kept while incarcerated in the form of an internal monologue, detailing his thoughts and feelings, the strange people he met, his plans, his family, and his children. Will you be copping this? Solange photos: Mick Rock  |
| FRESH MEAT: R&B Newcomer Trevante Posted: 12 Jan 2012 11:48 AM PST
R&B music has a new youngin' for teen girls to swoon over. Meet the multi-talented singer Trevante inside and check out his latest single "Be My First." Houston, Texas native Trevante is set to become the next big thing in R&B. Though he's only 17, Trevante, who does his thing in the ATL now, has been making music since he was 12 after his father, song writer Joe Haliburton, established Selsum Records and put out two singles, “That Girl” and “Baby Girl”. Now signed to Imani Entertainment Group, Trevante says:
His debut album, “I Am Trevante,” (slated for a late-2011 release) will feature songs co-written by himself, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Diane Warren, Rico Love, The Underdogs, and Troy Taylor. About his new LP, Trevante says,
He's currently on BET's “106 & Park: Closer to My Dreams Tour,” with Tyga, Mindless Behavior, Diggy Simmons, Lil Twist and Jawan Harris.
Check out the Tank-produced "Be Your First" track below: You feelin' him?
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| Posted: 12 Jan 2012 11:07 AM PST If you thought strippers and ho*s were winning in 2011...peep what's about to pop off in 2012. Fresh off his Vegas arrest last weekend, Young Money rapper Tyga hit up last night's Clippers game with his new boo, popular King of Diamonds stripper Blac Chyna. And now, we hear the twosome may appear on an upcoming reality show based on the Miami stripclub.
Pics and deets inside... Tyga was spotted arriving to the Staples Center last night kiki'ing with his boo Blac Chyna. She's a well known stripper at the popular Miami strip club King of Diamonds. Word has it a new reality show called "Queen of Strip" will be airing on--you guessed it, VH1--very soon. And though the network hasn't confirmed, reports say the show will focus on strippers like Blac Chyna and all her friends at the King of Diamonds strip club. By the way, the club is owned by Trick Daddy's father. Check out the foolywang "announcement" from the club owners here. Tyga and Chyna were spotted taking in the Clippers vs. Heat next to D-Wade's boo Gabby Union and comedian Aziz Ansari: The twosome also spent the Holidays and NYE together, and Chyna posted this pic on her site around that time: And, of course, Ms. Chyna is Tyga's lead video girl in his new "Rack City" video: I guess we should have been in the Gifted & Talented stripper program instead of afterschool extra curriculars and AP classes. Because we clearly see what's winning around these parts....
Pics via Fame/Flynet  |
| Posted: 12 Jan 2012 10:04 AM PST Odd Future isn't known for holding their toungue. The talented musical group made up of umpteen members who sing, rap, dance, produce--notably Frank Ocean and Tyler The Creator--has gotten into plenty of trouble for saying whatever they want.
Now another member, Syd the Kyd, says she would have wanted Queen Latifah and Alicia Keys as her role models while she navigated growing up a lesbian. Her words inside...
The lone female of Odd Future, singer/DJ Syd the Kid, is about to set it off. For one, she's creating a duo called The Internet with another member of the group--Matt Martians. And in a new interview with LA Weekly, she is opening up about her lesbianism. She also says she wishes Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, and Alicia Keys would have come out of the closet to be a role model for her. On the lack of out-of-the-closet gay urban artists: On coming out via The Internet's "Cocaine" video: On homosexuality in the media: On getting asked that question: Oh....  |
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