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- VIDEO FAB: SWV's "Co-Sign" Video
- MARDI GRAS MAMBO: Paula Patton, Tracee Ellis Ross, Meagan Good, & More PARTY IT UP For VANITY FAIR's 20th Anniversary!
- Mariah Carey Talks Whitney, Nick, & Her New HEART Cause On "GMA"
- MUST BE GETTING SERIOUS: Zoe Saldana Spends The Holiday With Rumored Boyfriend Bradley Cooper's Mom
- AGE AINT NUTHIN' BUT A NUMBER: Toni Braxton Flaunts Her FABULOUS Bod
- COURTSIDE DATE NIGHT: Beyonce & Jay-Z GET CUTESY At The Nets/Knicks Game At MSG
- REMIX FAB: Chris Brown & Rihanna TEAM UP For "Birthday Cake" (Remix) & "Turn Up The Music" (Remix)
- DADDY AND ME: Gabriel Aubry & Nahla's Day At The Zoo
- TV FAB: Tami Roman & Kesha Nichols DISH On "BBW" Season Four Drama
- Birthday Candids: Rihanna RIDES The Tube And Gets Serenaded By Fans For Her 24th Birthday
- Cynthia Bailey CELEBRATES Turning "45" Disco Style +Tami Roman, Derek J & Toya Wright HIT UP The Bronner Brothers Hairshow
- Cassie PARTIES IT UP With Diddy & French Montana At Her "King Of Hearts" Party
| VIDEO FAB: SWV's "Co-Sign" Video Posted: 21 Feb 2012 08:57 AM PST
They're officially on the comeback tip. SWV just released their brand new video for their single "Co-Sign." Check it inside...
LeLee, Taj, and Coko dropped their first new video in almost 15 years today. Their new album, I Missed Us, drops April 10th. And their single "Co-Sign" is a peek into how the ladies are coming back to the scene. And their video for the single was just released. Check out our excluisve behind the scenes footage of the Derek Blanks-directed visuals after you peep the vid.  |
| Posted: 21 Feb 2012 08:26 AM PST Paula Patton is having the time of her life these days. The Mission Impossible 4 star was spotted partying hard with fellow actresses Dania Ramirez, Tracee Ellis Ross, Meagan Good, Ali Larter, and plenty more at last night's Vanity Fair 20th Anniversary party in L.A.
Pics from the party with a cause inside... In a short and flirty aqua floral number, Paula rolled to Siren Studios in Hollywood. And it was all for the Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture sponsored “Vanities” 20th Anniversary party to kick off "Campaign Hollywood" week, hosted by Oscar nominated young Descendants actress Shailene Woodley and Vanity Fair West Coast Editor Krista Smith. Proceeds from last night's charity event/anniversary party will be directed to Miss Woodley's environmental integrity, youth leadership, and health awareness focused charity All It Takes. Dania Ramirez looked hot in strapless black number for the occasion. Can't say I'm loving this purple leather jacket. I know what she was going for but it's not quite working. She had fun partying with actress Ali Larter. Meagan good looked pretty as usual in her gown. Even though it seems a bit overdone for the occasion. And nude pumps maybe weren't the best choice. Love that she's dipping into a different side of her closet these days though. Tracee Ellis Ross and her new red 'do hit the carpet in a navy dress, black blazer, and black tights. Rashida Jones rocked a cute black/white/orange printed clutch with her casual shorts look. And Dania (and this fur) posed it up it with actress Hayden Panettiere--dress in a conservative orange gown and snakeskin Louboutins. HAPPY MARDI GRAS ALL!  |
| Mariah Carey Talks Whitney, Nick, & Her New HEART Cause On "GMA" Posted: 21 Feb 2012 07:18 AM PST Mariah Carey stopped by "Good Morning America" earlier to speak publicly for the first time (besides Twitter) about the loss of her good friend Whitney Houston. Pics and video of the emotional singer revealing how she felt about Whitney, plus updates on her hubby Nick Cannon and her new heart-ful cause. She's a mom to twins Moroccan & Monroe, a wife (and nurse) to Nick Cannon, and was a good friend to the late Whitney Houston. When Mariah was asked by Robin Roberts today on "GMA" about her relationship with the legendary singer, whom she collabo'd with on "When You Believe," Mariah was very emotional and still in a bit of shock. Fighting back the tears, she revealed about their relationship, “I’m almost incapable of talking about it. It’s very heavy for me emotionally....It was great and I don't think people could ever understand our relationship ... there was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning and then we did the duet and we became friends. I loved her. We all loved her. May she rest in peace ... her legend's gonna go on forever." About the funeral she attended this weekend, Mariah said, “It was such a class act. The way she went out and the way family dealt with it, I was very moved."” Here's video of her speaking on Whitney below. She also unveiled her new PSA for the American Heart Association (which she co-directed herself) and confirmed that Nick is doing much better after his health scare. And that he is making necessary lifestyle changes--including quitting his daily morning radio show in L.A.
More pics of MiMi looking fab while exiting GMA studios and showing off the results of her Jenny Craig plan: Pics via INF
BONUS: Video of Mariah's fave moments with Whitney:  |
| MUST BE GETTING SERIOUS: Zoe Saldana Spends The Holiday With Rumored Boyfriend Bradley Cooper's Mom Posted: 21 Feb 2012 06:15 AM PST Things must be heating up between Zoe Saldana and he co-star turned rumored boyfriend, Bradley Cooper. She was spotted spending President's Day with his mom, Gloria.
Pics inside...
She's starring in The Words with Bradley Cooper, a drama that made its debut at Sundance last month. And once rumors began to fly that the two carried their on-screen romance off screen, they've been spotted doing couple like things--Zoe's been spotted filling up his car with gas, they've been spotted dining out together, and yesterday, Zoe took Bradley's mom Gloria, out on a girls' movie date. And Zoe's sis Cicely tagged along as well.
The trio hit up California Pizza Kitchen in L.A., then went to see The Vow. Italian-American Gloria moved from Pennsylvania - where Bradley grew up - to Cooper's $4.7million L.A. mansion after the death of her stock broker husband (and Bradley's father) Charles last year. Awww. Pics: Barcroft Media  |
| AGE AINT NUTHIN' BUT A NUMBER: Toni Braxton Flaunts Her FABULOUS Bod Posted: 21 Feb 2012 05:41 AM PST Well damn Toni. The eldest Braxton sister is looking every bit the fabulous singer that she is these days. Pics of her showing off her killer thighs at her performance last night at the Nokia Theater in L.A inside...
We see her every week battling her sisters and re-igniting her career on WeTV's "Braxton Family Values." And last night, the 40 something performer (her listed birthday is different in different places--some say 10/7/1966 while others say 1967 and 1968) donned a House of Chapple (Reco Chapple) purple sheer extreme waist high slit and backless gown for her performance. Word has it she's in talks to become the newest judge on Simon Cowell's "X Factor." She's made it known publicly (via Twitter) she would love the opportunity. And we've also learned she's been spotted at the X Factor offices for meetings over the past few weeks. And if this dress looks familiar.... Remember this 2001 GRAMMYS look? She's still got it... Pics via FilmMagic  |
| COURTSIDE DATE NIGHT: Beyonce & Jay-Z GET CUTESY At The Nets/Knicks Game At MSG Posted: 20 Feb 2012 07:02 PM PST Hip Hop's newest parental powerhouse made their way to Nets vs. Knicks game Monday night to watch Jay's team take on Jeremy Lin & Carmelo Anthony. Pics of Beyonce & Jay-Z arriving to Madison Square Garden inside... Taking a bit of a breather from doting on 6-week-old Baby Blue, The Carters made it a date night to take in all the LINsanity. And the twosome hugged and laughed it up on the sidelines. Bey, in a bright yellow blazer and skinny jeans and her statement blue nails, chilled beside her hubby as they watched their Nets win over the Knicks. She was spotted dancing and having fun courtside as the couple made their first joint appearance since the birth of Blue Ivy....and Beyonce's third appearance after hitting Carnegie Hall two nights in a row recently to watch her man perform for the Shawn Carter Foundation/United Way charity concerts. Is that you back there DJ Clue? Oh yeah Jay? The cutesy couple was spotted leaving the Garden as well. Cute printed Louboutins for Bey... And they hit up the West Village to grab some post-game Chinese food at RedFarm! Pics via SPLASH/NBA Twitter  |
| REMIX FAB: Chris Brown & Rihanna TEAM UP For "Birthday Cake" (Remix) & "Turn Up The Music" (Remix) Posted: 20 Feb 2012 05:41 PM PST Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together again...at least on the radio. Listen to the former couple on remixes for "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up The Music" inside. PLUS...Rihanna getting fly in white Maybach for her birthday dinner.... Rihanna and Chris Brown are hooking up again....at least in the studio. Both artists have released remixes to their latest tracks featuring their other. For Rihanna's latest, both tweeted their excitement about the release. Chris said,
And Rihanna said,
Like to Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" (Remix) ft. Chris Brown:
When it comes to Chris' latest track, he tweeted: @chrisbrown Turn up the music remix #RihannaNavy #Teambreezy enjoy!!! http://vimeo.com/mechanicaldummy/yikes
Listen to Chris Brown's "Turn Up The Music" (Remix) ft. Rihanna:
These remixes are gonna cause ruckus. But maybe in a good way? Thoughts? By the way, here's pics of Rihanna getting fly for her birthday dinner in London tonight and hopping out a white Maybach:
She headed to the luxe Nozomi restaurant for some delicious Japanese cuisine. Pics via SPLASH
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| DADDY AND ME: Gabriel Aubry & Nahla's Day At The Zoo Posted: 20 Feb 2012 04:48 PM PST As his ex-Halle Berry plots a move to Europe, Gabriel Aubry had some father/daughter time with Nahla at the LA Zoo yesterday. See their pics inside..... Gabriel Aubry took Nahla to the Los Angeles Zoo yesterday. 
The duo were seen checking out the animals and fun sights. Luckily, Gabe will not be charged for allegedly getting physical with Nahla's nanny last month. Photos via FameFlynet Pictures  |
| TV FAB: Tami Roman & Kesha Nichols DISH On "BBW" Season Four Drama Posted: 20 Feb 2012 04:04 PM PST With Season 4 of "BBW" kicking off tonight, the ladies are making their promo rounds dishing on season 4 drama and other things popping off in their lives. Get the deets on Tami Roman and drama with Kenny Anderson and Kesha Nichols being left at the altar inside. Tami Roman opened up in during a recent interview about drama with her ex Kenny Anderson and what she thinks is behind the Jen/Evelyn breakdown. Here are the highlights: What's going on with your various film projects? TR: So far so good. We’re getting ready actually to start up with another film that I’m going to be producing called The Promise Keeper, and that will be a full feature this time. And I’m doing another independent low budget film as well called My Sisters in Need that I’m producing. So I’m taking the producer’s hat very seriously and trying to get that going. How has the relationship between Kenny Anderson and your daughters been since then? TR: In all honesty, when I came on the show, my direct motive was to patch up the relationship between him and my daughters, and just own up to us not co-parenting properly. Since the show, nothing really has changed with regard to his relationship with the girls. I’m not trying to throw him under the bus or anything like that. You know I think he’s just kind of in an awkward position. My daughters really look up to the gentleman in my life right now. He’s been in their lives for about 4 1/2 years now. So I think it was just an awkward position for Kenny. He didn’t really know how to inject himself into the girls’ lives now that they actually have a closer bond and a closer relationship to someone else. When it comes to Jennifer and Evelyn, what’s it been like watching their friendship fall apart the way it has? TR: From my standpoint, I always looked at them and said, “How are they best friends?” Because I didn’t really feel a lot of friendship love. Like I know my diehard friends, we don’t function in the way they function, so I can’t say that I’m very surprised. I always felt that there was a little tension towards Evelyn from Jennifer. I didn’t really know what it was, couldn’t put my finger on it, but now that this thing is starting to unfold before my eyes, just as it will for everyone else, I’m seeing what those underlying tensions were, and they’re all going to be brought to the forefront this season. Read more here.
And on Ebony.com, newcomer Kesha Nichols dishes on her ex and what fans will see this season.....
In an inteview with Ebony.com, Kesha Nichols discussed being jilted at the altar by NBA player Richard Jefferson and season 4 drama. Here are the highlights: EBONY.com: You handled your breakup quite well. What did you learn from your previous life? KN: I took the last three years to rebuild my life as it was before I was with my ex, because it was great before. Since I worked so hard, I feel like I’ll never give up what I have now for a relationship or for someone else. I want to be happy in my life and my career … and then I want to add someone to that. That wasn’t what happened in my last relationship. I definitely feel like I’ve learned don’t put all your eggs in one basket. At the same time, I’m not gonna close myself off from love and revisiting that again, you know? EBONY.com: Honestly, you really handled it really well … no slashed tires? KN: Thank you. And the way it reached out and touched so many people … I had people hugging me on the street and not feeling sorry for me, but understanding that no matter how great your life is, you can always be humbled. I guess me showing that I was vulnerable and hurt but still not running Richard’s name in the mud. I could’ve gone such a different way with that, so I think people appreciated it and just felt for me. EBONY.com: One of the delicious things about the show is the drama. What’s your take on what we’re going to see this season? KN: The audience will not be disappointed. I’ll say it that way. This is my first time being around it, but honestly, I’m not going to lie, I feel like I just jumped from my couch into my TV screen and I feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m sitting here with these girls and this is really how they are!’ They’re really funny, animated, love the girls and then there’s history and beef that I’m not privy to knowing … but that’s part of being the new girl. Read more at Ebony.com
Watch Season 4 of "BBW" on VH1 tonight at 8pmET.
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| Birthday Candids: Rihanna RIDES The Tube And Gets Serenaded By Fans For Her 24th Birthday Posted: 20 Feb 2012 01:33 PM PST  Rihanna is celebrating her 24th birthday over in London today as she prepares for a performance at the BRIT Awards tonight. See the pics inside...  Like an average commuter, Rihanna proved how "regular" she was when she hopped on the tube in London today.     I imagine small things like riding the subway help keep her grounded. And earlier today at her hotel.......  Rihanna was serenaded by fans with a Happy Birthday song.  She's been getting well wishes from fans and friends all day, including Chris Brown. And even though its her birthday, the chick is hard at work tweeting, "Brit rehearsal went smoove! Next stop, set up studio in a hotel room. Brits rehearsal was #FAWESOME I'll be turning 24 making mu$ic!!! Photos via FameFlynet Pictures  |
| Posted: 20 Feb 2012 11:38 AM PST Cynthia Bailey turned 45 recently with a disco-themed bash at her husband's Bar One venue. See the pics inside and see folks like Tami Roman, Derek J and Toya Wright at the The Bronner Brothers Hairshow. Over at Bar One in Atlanta, Peter Thomas' wife, "RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey, celebrated her 45th birthday. The event carried a disco-theme and also served as a birthday party for Cynthia's good friend April. Cynthia wore a dress from Zang Toi's 2012 collection. Peter had the bar decorated with disco balls and there was a blinged out candy station area with vintage candies. Guests sipped champagne and were given sparkly tiaras and glow sticks. Cynthia and April also had a cute three-tier cake. I wonder who's on the record (an old 45) on the top tier? Cynthia tweeted, Can't read without my glasses, knees aren't what they used to be & I have no short term memory. Otherwise, I'm loving 45! Happy Bday 2 me:)
Also in Atlanta..... "BBW" star Tami Roman and "Hair Battle Spectacular" star Derek J posed together over the weekend at the Bronner Brother Hair Show.
Reality stars Memphitz and Toya Wright were spotted at the Upscale Magazine Celebrity Corner booth during the show. Wow....you can actually see Musiq Soulchild's eyes! I feel the rain coming.... Nicole Ari Parker looked gorgeous as she posed with Chamique Holdsclaw. We haven't seen her in a while but former "RHOA" star Lisa Wu made the rounds at the show. Jaime Foster Brown of "S2S" checked out the latest hairstyles. "House of Payne" star Demetria McKinney looked cute in a pink dress and matching lipstick. Brian T. White got all suited up for the event. David Battle won the Barber Battle and walked away with $20,000.
Photos via TalkingWithTami/Paras Griffin/Chris Mitchell  |
| Cassie PARTIES IT UP With Diddy & French Montana At Her "King Of Hearts" Party Posted: 20 Feb 2012 09:05 AM PST Cassie celebrated the release of her single "King Of Hearts" with a party attended by rumored boo thang Diddy last night. See pics of the pair kicking it with French Montana and Funkmaster Flex inside..... Cassie threw at party at SL in NYC last night to celebrate the release of her single "KIng Of Hearts." She rocked a fur vest with an Alice Cooper t-shirt. Her rumored love interest, Diddy, was right by her side.
They both posed with French Montana. Jessica Rosenblum was responsible for putting the party together. Funkmaster Flex rolled through the party to show love too!
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