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- Digital Queen Rihanna Does Dinner & A Tattoo
- Jennifer Hudson COVERS The February 2012 Issue Of "GOOD HOUSEKEEPING," Says Her Son Barely Recognizes Her Old Self
- TV FAB: Mrs. O. Shows Off Her Dancing Skills During "iCarly" Appearance
- Nick Cannon Gets Back To Business With A Fresh Haircut--In His Hospital Room
- VIDEO FAB: Dawn Richard's "S.M.F.U."
- The Cast Of RED TAILS Covers February 2012 Issue Of EBONY Magazine
- MOMMY AND ME: Halle Berry and Nahla Out And About + Essence Atkins DISHES On Motherhood And BFF Gabrielle Union
- "L.A. Basketball Wife" Imani Wants You To See Her New Bikini Body+Jim Jones Does A Shower Scene?
- Nick Cannon Gets Transferred To L.A. Hospital, Tweets He'll Be Just Fine
- Aretha Franklin REVEALS Wedding DEETS And TALKS ABOUT Affair With Late Night Talk Show Host!
- NEW MUSIC: Terius Nash's "ROC" + Ruben Studdard's "June 28th (I'm Single)"
- QUOTABLES: Dwyane Wade Talks WHY He Loves Gabby Union In ESSENCE's February 2012 Issue, Gabby Talks Marriage
- KeKe Palmer Says She's A "Good Church Girl" & CHATS IT UP On "Good Day Atlanta"
| Digital Queen Rihanna Does Dinner & A Tattoo Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:11 AM PST Rihanna was spotted out and about in Cali last night while she continues on with her break. A pic of Rihanna heading to get another tatt, plus news on her setting a digital download record, inside... It's no secret Rihanna loves a tattoo. So when she was having trouble sleeping this week, she made a beeline to the tattoo parlour after dinner at her fave spot Giorgio Baldi Restaurant in Santa Monica. Rih tweeted yesterday:
Well maybe the fact she just got named the Best-Selling Digital Artist Ever by Neilsen Soundscan can ease her nerves a bit. The "Talk That Talk" diva has moved 47.5 million digital downloads since hitting the scene in 2005. #2 is Black Eyed Peas with 42.4 mill. Congrats to her.  |
| Posted: 06 Jan 2012 07:18 AM PST
In the latest issue of "Good Housekeeping," slim and trim Jennifer Hudson reveals that she still has food cravings.....and she indulges in them! Find out her favortie snack inside and she what she says about her fiance and his Valentine's Day antics.
Jennifer Hudson appears happy and carefree on the February issue of "Good Housekeeping." She talks about life at home with her Davids, how her son doesn't recognize her 80 pounds heavier, and reveals how she satisfies her food cravings. Here are the highlights:
On her former size: “Early on, I remember one of the musical directors telling me that everything about me was too big - my voice, my size, and my personality. [I asked her,] ‘Isn’t that what being a star is?’ Stars are larger than life!” On her son, David Jr.: “What’s funny is that he’s never known me overweight. If he sees a clip of the old Jennifer from Dreamgirls, he doesn’t know who it is.” On her fiance, David, and his Valentine’s Day rituals: “Let me tell you, this man goes bananas. When I wake up that morning in February, I can’t see through the house because he’s got confetti and balloons everywhere, rose petals on the floor, and candles in every single room.” On satisfying cravings: “I’ll find a calm, peaceful moment, and I’ll sit back and eat my chocolate, which I make sure is really good quality, too. Quality over quantity!” Great tip! The Randomness: 1. Wiz Khalifa sued by rapper who claims he stole "Black And Yellow." Story. 2. Crazed fan attacks DMX on stage. Story.  |
| TV FAB: Mrs. O. Shows Off Her Dancing Skills During "iCarly" Appearance Posted: 06 Jan 2012 06:30 AM PST  FLOTUS Michelle Obama taped an appearance for Nickelodeon's "iCarly" comedy show recently. Watch the sneak peek inside and see Mrs. O dancing during her scene... We told you earlier that Mrs. Obama would be appearing on "iCarly," a show both Sasha and Malia love, and now we have a sneak peek. On the episode, premiering January 16, The First Lady drops by to commend Carly for making a positive webcast that offered support to her father (an Air Force colonel) and others on active duty. Watch the sneak peek here: Mrs. O get her groove on here:
And though we would like to believe we are doing better as a country, a Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal apologized Thursday passing around an email that referred to the FLOTUS as “Mrs. YoMama." SMH. WTF is wrong with these people? Either way, Mrs. O. is keeping it FAB as usual....  |
| Nick Cannon Gets Back To Business With A Fresh Haircut--In His Hospital Room Posted: 06 Jan 2012 05:55 AM PST Nick Cannon is still on the recovery track. After getting transported from Aspen Valley Hospital to L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai, he decided to get his freshness back.
Pic inside... While recovering from a painful mild kidney failure, Nick made sure to "get back to business," like he tweeted last night, and got a fresh haircut. And did so straight from the comfort of his hospital room. When a man needs a shape-up....he's gonna make it happen. He's looking much better. Good luck on your recovery Nick!  |
| VIDEO FAB: Dawn Richard's "S.M.F.U." Posted: 05 Jan 2012 06:05 PM PST Dawn Richard just debuted her brand new video "S.M.F.U." on BET's "106 & Park" earlier tonight. Check out her first solo visuals inside... As new Orleans native Dawn readies her upcoming GoldenHeart solo album, she debuted her first video, "S.M.F.U.," tonight. Check out the black-and-white themed video for the Druski-produced track where Dawn says she showed her vulnerability during a "reall really bad" time. Check it. The Randomess: 1. Jason Derulo suffered an injury to his neck on on Tuesday and has now been forced to cancel all touring and promotional activities.
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| The Cast Of RED TAILS Covers February 2012 Issue Of EBONY Magazine Posted: 05 Jan 2012 04:49 PM PST The cast of Red Tails is covering the pages of the upcoming February 2012 issue of EBONY magazine. And the fellas are looking NICE!
Check out the inner and outer covers inside.... (l-r) Nate Parker, Terrence Howard, David Oyelowo, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. are are holding down the front cover of EBONY's February 2012 issue. The fellas are all starring in George Lucas' new Red Tails movie, an interpretation of the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Their co-stars are also rocking the inside cover: (l-r) Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, Tristan Wilds, Michael B. Jordan, Method Man, and Leslie Odom, Jr. are looking dapper as well. The movie is about the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. Check out the trailer:
The movie hits theaters January 20th.
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| Posted: 05 Jan 2012 04:09 PM PST
 Halle Berry was spotted taking her daughter to school today. See the pics inside and also, new mother Essence Atkins dished about the joys of having a baby and how her good friends Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are helping out. Deets inside.... Yesterday, Halle Berry, who is still falunting this mystery emerald and diamond ring on her ring finger, was on mommy duty and did school drop off/pick up for little Nahla in West Hollywood, CA.
Little Nahla must have had a great day at school because she burst out of the door first waving at the paps..instead of mean mugging them as usual. Nevermind.... Looks like Nahla made mommy a snowflake. How precious! And in new mommy news......
Actress Essence Atkins recently talked to ESSENCE.com about the birth of her new baby. Here are the highlights: On her son Varro Blair Mendez:
On going through 40 hours of labor, and son being born with a chord around his ankle:
On meaning of her son's name:
On the support of her BFF Gabrielle Union:
Sweet. Read more at ESSENCE.
Photos via SWAP / Splash News  |
| "L.A. Basketball Wife" Imani Wants You To See Her New Bikini Body+Jim Jones Does A Shower Scene? Posted: 05 Jan 2012 03:01 PM PST Imani Showalter, the NY spitfire on "Basketball Wives: L.A." who was one of the first to read co-star Jackie Christie her rights, has been working out these days. And she wants to show you the fruits of her efforts. Check out Imani's new bikini bod, plus Jim Jones getting real personal in the shower on the upcoming episode of "Love & Hip Hop" inside...
Since the show ended a few months ago, it's time for vacay. Imani's headed to St. Barts soon, and she wanted her twitter followers to help her choose a bikini for the occasion. And, of course, she wanted to show off her new bikini bod. So she posted different angles of herself in the Victoria's Secret revealing leopard bikini:
And tweeted: Ok y'all this is the the winner for my St. Barths trip....Yes it's really me haha! She looks great!
In other reality news, Jim Jones is showing off his assets in the shower in the next upcoming episode of "Love & Hip Hop." And he's telling his super sweet side of why he proposed to Chrissy. Check it:
Get More: Love And Hip Hop
Let me find out....  |
| Nick Cannon Gets Transferred To L.A. Hospital, Tweets He'll Be Just Fine Posted: 05 Jan 2012 01:04 PM PST Nick Cannon as just transferred from the Aspen Valley Hospital in Colorado to an L.A. hospital today. After his wife Mariah asked her Twitter followers to pray for Nick as he suffers from mild kidney failure, Nick chimed in on Twitter saying he's recovering fine.
Deets inside... Nick was wheelchaired to an awaiting private plane (not pictured here) with Mariah today as they headed back to L.A. for more medical attention at Cedars-Sinai. But the "America's Got Talent" host put his Twitter followers at ease earlier saying: Currently being transfered to a hospital in LA. Thank you all for all your love, prayers and concern. You know me… I will be a’ight. Good to hear. Get well soon Nick!  |
| Aretha Franklin REVEALS Wedding DEETS And TALKS ABOUT Affair With Late Night Talk Show Host! Posted: 05 Jan 2012 12:31 PM PST  Aretha Franklin has revealed deets about her upcoming nuptials and opened up about an affair she had with a late night talk show host! Deets inside..... The Queen of Soul is in love and ready to share it with all her fans. During a recent interview, she talked about beau Willie AND revealed she once had an affair with a late night talk show host.....but who? Was it Tavis Smiley? Arsenio? Jimmy Kimmel?? Read the highlights below.......... On why she’s getting married again at 69: “I like being married. It’s an institution that I like. .So momentarily I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t be married. I need taking care of a little more, I think. Let someone else be strong. Sometimes what you’re looking for is already there.” On planning the wedding: “You know I am very hands-on. There is no way in the world anyone else could do my wedding other than myself, along with whomever I select to do various things.” On how Willie proposed: “We were … just kind of talking along those lines, and then it got very serious. I just said, `Is that a proposal?’ and he said `yes.’ And that’s how that happened; we just kind of talked into it.” On the wedding dress: “I’d love to see what they [Donna Karan and Vera Wang] would do custom for me, without me saying anything. They’re known for kick butt (dresses).” On the location: “I’m kind of leaning that way ["the exclusive Hamptons"] because it’s closer to home, and more friends could get there easily." On her dream performers: “I would love to have Smokey (Robinson) sing, my dearest, oldest friend [along with gospel singer Karen Clark and Stevie Wonder].” On her previous relationship and affair BEFORE Willie: “We had an intimate affair. (He was) one of America’s late-night talk-show hosts. At this point I’m thrilled it didn’t (work), and what I was looking for was already here. We’re very compatible, and he supports me and I support him a lot, and he has given me specialized attention that I don’t think I’ve received from anyone else. I receive a lot of male attention, but Will is more special than all the rest.”
Congrats Ms. Franklin!  |
| NEW MUSIC: Terius Nash's "ROC" + Ruben Studdard's "June 28th (I'm Single)" Posted: 05 Jan 2012 11:34 AM PST  Terius Nash, aka The-Dream released a new joint on his website today called "ROC." Listen to the track inside and hear the new single from Ruben Studdard. Off his upcoming The Love IV (Diary of a Mad Man) disc, Terius recently dropped a new single titled "ROC." The song features slow drums, his falsetto and of course, lots of sex talk. The funny thing is, I never like the music he writes for himself. Hmmm........... Listen to "ROC" here:
And if you've been wondering where this dude has been: "American Idol"winner Ruben Studdard is back on the market after a brief marriage and he declares on “June 28th (I’m Single).” The track is off his upcoming album Letters From Birmingham, due March 11. We see he likes songs that make an announcement...like "Sorry 2004." Listen to Ruben Studdard's "June 28th (I'm Single)": here: Watch the BTS video here:  |
| Posted: 05 Jan 2012 10:25 AM PST Dwyane Wade is gushing about his love, Gabrielle Union, in the new controversial Love & Basketball issue of ESSENCE magazine. The twosome are gracing the February 2012 cover. And after said cover hit the net yesterday, a flurry of comments came with it.
Check out the 3 reasons Dwyane says he loves him some Gabby, and what she had to say about marriage, inside... Seems like everyone has an opinion on whether Dwayne & Gabby should be glorified on the new ESSENCE magazine cover. And it's no secret that controversy sells...and all print publications are in need of serious sales these days. Essence gave the mainstream folks over at OMG Yahoo some insight into the cover story where the two are dishing their love for each other. Dwyane, who is 10 years younger than his 38-year-old gorgeous girlfriend, gave 3 reasons why Gabby floats his boat:
And the Think Like A Man actress gave her thoughts about marriage--after Dwyane explained they are not rushing into anything, especially since both were hurt by previously failed marriages:
Thoughts? The issue hits stands January 12th.  |
| KeKe Palmer Says She's A "Good Church Girl" & CHATS IT UP On "Good Day Atlanta" Posted: 05 Jan 2012 09:38 AM PST
Actress KeKe Palmer (posing at the Joyful Noise screening in ATL with Kirk Franklin last night) stopped by "Good Day Atlanta" recently to promote her new film starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Watch the segment inside..... This week, gorgeous YBF chick KeKe Palmer has been in Atlanta promoting her upcoming film, Joyful Noise. And earlier today on "Good Day Atlanta," she revealed she is very much the "church girl" she plays in the film. 18-year-old KeKe revealed that her father was a deacon in the church and her mother helped run the choir while she was growing up. And Keke (who does HER OWN singing in the film) says she used to beg for church solos all the time. She also joked that in this movie, her fans will get to see her make out with a boy for the first time on screen! Loves this chick. And hope she keeps that good-girl image on lock. Watch the "Good Day" segment here: Joyful Noise hits theaters everywhere on January 13, 2012.
Photog: Paras Griffin  |
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