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- MEDAL RUNNERS: Sprinter Allyson Felix WINS Olympic Gold Medal, Andre Merritt & Jason Richardson Win For TEAM USA!
- WE REMEMBER: HAPPY 49th Birthday Whitney Houston!
- SNEAKER GAL: Monica Shops It Up In NYC
- HOTNESS: Tyra Banks ZIPS Around NYC To Get Sexy For "2 Days In New York" Movie Premiere
- Trina & LeToya Luckett JET Into London...To Cheer On Their Ballers James Harden & Kevin Durant
- Chris Brown Teams With Boo Karrueche Tran To Model His New MECHANICAL DUMMY Clothing Line
- Estelle Gets INTIMATE With Melanie Fiona, Tika Sumpter, Raheem DaVaughn & More At THE DARBY
- PICS: Model Jessica White Shows Off Her Music Inside Daddy's House
- Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Hit The Bedroom With Kevin Hart! + Emily B & Fabolous Spotted Post-Jamaican Vacay
- HIP HOP DELIGHT: Rick Ross SCORES #1 Album + Drake REVEALS Rock Hard Abs + Floyd Mayweather SPOTTED With A "PISSY" Shantel Jackson
- HURDLE GALS: Track Stars Dawn Harper & Kellie Wells Grab Medals, LoLo Jones GOES OFF On Media After Losing
- Solange LANDS Deal As FACE Of Madewell + Is Nia Long Set To STAR In Film Version Of Zane's "ADDICTED"?
- Jordin Sparks GOES GLITZ For REDBOOK September 2012 Cover, Talks Whitney & Her Man Jason Derulo + Gabby Douglas Covers PEOPLE
- CANDIDS: Stevie J & Joseline, Grant Hill & Paula Patton SPOTTED In Beverly Hills
| Posted: 09 Aug 2012 09:53 AM PDT US sprinter Allyson Felix sprinter all the way to a gold medal in the 200 meters yesterday. Get the deets on this fab lady inside and see who else is bringing home medals to the USA.... During the U.S. Olympic trials, Allyson Felix, 26, ran 21.69 in the 200m, history's fourth-fastest performance, making her a fan fav in London. And yesterday, the runner ran all the way to a gold medal in the race. Though Allyson is a very decorated athlete, this is her first individual Olympic gold medal. Born and raised in California, she attended USC and describes her talent on the track as a gift from God. She is coached by Bobby Kersee (the husband of legendary track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee) who also led Florence Griffith Joyner to gold back in the day. The poised sprinter tweeted, I've been waiting for this opportunity for so long. Praying that His will be done, and not my own. Ready to run my HEART out. Congrats Allyson! And major congrats to YBF Chick Carmelita Jeter (pictured above on far left) who grabbed the Bronze in the same race. She also grabbed the silver medal in the 100M Finals a few days ago. Sanya Richards-Ross, who already has 1 Gold, took 5th place in this race.
As for the fellas: Aries Merritt copped the gold medal in the men's 110-meter hurdles yesterday. His teammate Jason Richardson flew to take the silver in the same race.
As for one of the fastest men in the world: Though US sprinter Tyson Gay finished a disappointing fourth place in the London 2012 men's 100m final, he was all smiles for Athletics Night presented by Omega House in London last night. Tyson hopes to medal as a member of the USA's 4x100m athletics relay team on August 11. Good luck!
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| WE REMEMBER: HAPPY 49th Birthday Whitney Houston! Posted: 09 Aug 2012 09:12 AM PDT Today is the 49th birthday of the late great Whitney Houston. Come inside and celebrate her smile and other great moments in her life.... Today, we're remembering the great things about one of the first YBF Chicks we remember dancing on our tvs, with a pop style and singing with the most soul-ful of voices. We remember her smile and her voice and more. She gave us the most memorable version of our national anthem, some of the greatest love songs of all time and some pretty funny one-liners throughout her career. In honor of her legacy, her daughter Bobbi Kristina and Bobbi's "partner" Nick Gordon got tattoos. BK tweeted, Tat tat tatted YURP.. ;) now your truly ALWAYS with us mommy (: we love you @nickdgordon always&forever{<3} She also said, Once it hits 12 am mommy it's your birthday&I am going2celebrate it2thee fullest! Bc YOU deserve it damn it, YOU deserveNothingburtheBEST!
Remember the fab things about Nippy in our gallery, especially that smile.....  |
| SNEAKER GAL: Monica Shops It Up In NYC Posted: 09 Aug 2012 08:41 AM PDT Monica always manages to look chic and put together, no matter the occasion. And her shopping spree at Intermix in Soho in downtown Manhattan yesterday as no exception.
Pics of the fab singer rocking her jeans and sneakers inside... 31-year-old "Anything" singer Monica made her way to Soho to shop it up after her promo rounds with her hubby Shannon Brown. And rocked all white with a green cargo jacket and multi-colored hi-top sneakers with her red Chanel bag: Cute!
She then packed up her luggage and left Trump Soho hotel to hit the airport. Loves this look. Pics via INF  |
| HOTNESS: Tyra Banks ZIPS Around NYC To Get Sexy For "2 Days In New York" Movie Premiere Posted: 09 Aug 2012 07:46 AM PDT That's the Tyra we know and love! The modelicious Ms. Banks is making singledom look hot as she's been hitting red carpets looking fabulous these days. And yesterday was no different as she rocked a one shoulder curve hugging zipper back blue dress to hit Chris Rock's 2 Days In New York movie premiere.
Pics inside... At The Cinema Society in Manhattan last night, the 38-year-old "America's Next Top Model" host hit a premiere in her fave look of a zipped back dress and her tan sling backs (we're not loving the shoes). And she didn't have her rumored boo, the newest ANTM judge Robert Evans, on hand. Chick was just fine flying solo. Looking hot Ms. Banks! By the way, famed movie director Tyler Perry will be guest starring, in addition to Alicia Keys, on the upcoming season of "Top Model." Tyra explained that Tyra will present acting challenges to the model contestants, while Alicia will serve as a mentor. Season 19 kicks off August 24. Pics: SPLASH/INF  |
| Trina & LeToya Luckett JET Into London...To Cheer On Their Ballers James Harden & Kevin Durant Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:44 PM PDT Well isn't this special...
LeToya Luckett just landed in London early this morning. And we've confirmed that her first stop was North Greenwhich Arena to see her rumored boyfriend Kevin Durant ball out for TEAM USA tonight. Interestingly, Trina, who is rumored to be dating Kevin's USA teammate James Harden, flew into London this week as well. And hit the arena with her. Pics inside... Singer LeToya's Luckett's bestie Keshia Knight Pulliam posted a pic of LeToya, rapper Trina, friend Arian and herself having a ladies' night out in Londontown tonight. And the "Torn" singer tweeted about her long flight into the city. She jetted across the pond to cheer on her boo Kevin Durant in the Olympics. She posted a pic of her and Keshia saying, "Look who I found in London." LeToya and Kevin, as well as Trina & James, have been mum about whether they are or aren't dating. But pics speak for themselves. Not mad at all. Go USA! Pics: Instagram  |
| Chris Brown Teams With Boo Karrueche Tran To Model His New MECHANICAL DUMMY Clothing Line Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:30 PM PDT Chris Brown used his Twitter page to post photos of he and girlfriend Karrueche Tran modeling clothers from his Mechanical Dunny line. How interactive of him. Deets inside..... Chris Brown wants fans to partake in his new Mechanical Dummy line so he posted pics of himself and Karreuche Tran modeling the clothes he's drummed up so far. Hey Karreuche! The clothes look a little masculine, but it may just be what's selected from this shot. The clothing line is one of the more positive things to happen to Chris this week. As it's happened many times before, photoshopped seual pics and rumors involving Rihanna all hit the net again this week. But Chris kept it moving as usual. You feelin' this?
The Randomness: 1. Chris Paul's wife due to give birth August 16. Story. 2. Stacey Dash rushed to hospital for dehydration after a "bad meal". Story. 3. Former NBA player Dan Roundfield drowned in Aruba while trying to save his wife. Story.
Photos via Chris' Twiter  |
| Estelle Gets INTIMATE With Melanie Fiona, Tika Sumpter, Raheem DaVaughn & More At THE DARBY Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:40 PM PDT Estelle put on an intimate performance at The Darby in NYC last night as part of the intimate “Wonderful Life” performance series presented by Rosa Regale. Check the pics inside, plus her celeb frieds like Tika Sumpter, Melanie Fiona, and more who stopped by... Estelle was oin had at the posh restaurant & lounge The Darby in Manhattan last night to perform an intimate. She posed it up with Raheem DaVaughn, and manager Kevin Liles: Her girl Tika Sumpter was on hand to celebrate. Are we feeling the hat? And Mel Fiona kept it fresh and sexy in a sheer blouse and luxe printed pants.
Fab times indeed. Here's a video clip from Estelle's performance.
And speaking of Tika Sumpter, here's some more fresh stills from her upcoming movie Sparkle also starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo & Whitney Houston: Will you be hitting theaters August 17th to watch the flick? Photog: Johnny Nunez  |
| PICS: Model Jessica White Shows Off Her Music Inside Daddy's House Posted: 08 Aug 2012 03:02 PM PDT So Maybelline model Jessica White is embarking on a new venture in addition to her contract with the cosmetics company. She's now a singer. Check out her listening session she had with a few folks in the studio last night in New York inside... Rocking a striped blazer, heels, and seemingly not much else, the amazon model had her headphones and microphone on deck as she's now pursuing a singing career. Over at Diddy's Daddy's House studio in the City, redhead Jess played her music for a few folks: The model chick, who Tweeted about working out for the first time in 3 years yesterday, seems to be really looking forward to this year saying:
Word has it Jessica's been working with Ryan Leslie on the producer tip. Pics: Pacific Coast News  |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2012 02:01 PM PDT Kanye West and Kim Kardashian lent a hand to Kevin Hart, who will host the 2012 VMAs, by appearing in a funny skit with him for a promoi. Watch inside and find out what Emily B had to say about Mimi Faust....
In a new promo for the 2012 VMAs, 'Ye & his "perfect b*tch" star with funnyman Kevin Hart. Kevin is trying his hardest to "join" the duo at the show by dressing like them and hanging with them and trying to get a triplet-style celebrity name. So Kim has not one, but two famous black men in her bedroom all to herself? Her fantasy has been fulfilled. Watch here:
In other rappers-and-their-chicks news: Emily B., former star of "Love & Hip Hop," was spotted at the airport--in a pink & black ASOS dress--with her man Fabolous as they returned from Jamaica this weekend. Fab was performingfor Jamaican Indepence Day. Em recently spoke out against being compared to Atlanta's "L&HH" star Mimi Faust saying,
Well I guess that sums it up.
Photo via In Flex We Trust  |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT
Rick Ross sits at #1 on the music chart and scored his biggest 1st week album sales ever. Deets inside and see rapper Drake and his rock hard abs on Instagram. Also, find out about Floyd Mayweather and Shantel Jackson (since he's been out of jail) and get deets on the DJ who gives oral sex to sleeping men!
Def Jam Recordings’ Rick Ross got his fourth #1 Soundscan career debut for GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T (released July 31st), with first week sales of over 225,000 copies, his biggest first week ever. Talking about the album he said, “It’s my best body of work yet. GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T is a very dark story…it’s extremely lyrical. The music is next level. I’m expecting nothing but the biggest results. That’s what’s needed, and I’m going to deliver!” Congrats Rick! In other rap news........ He's been tweeting that he hits the gym a lot and now all of Drake's hard work has paid off.
He revealed his rock hard body recently and his fans are very impressed. He also showed off his awesome bod when he posted about getting his new 416 tattoo. Looking good Drake!
And at the movies....
50 Cent's new movie "Freelancers" appeared last night and he was joined by BFF Floyd Mayweather and his lady Shantel Jackson (who's also in the movie). Floyd joins 50 and Shantel for a pic at the (:44) mark and Shantel IS NOT HAPPY about it. She looked pissy but Floyd surely put her in place--right next to him. Is there trouble in paradise?
And in foolywang news.............. Dajuan Porter (a popular DJ in Pennsylvania) was arrested recently and charged with three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, three counts of sexual assault and burglary, according to NewsOne.com. Dajuan would put the men in a compromising position (he allegedly spiked their drinks) and performed oral sex on them as they slept. In each case, the assault ended once the men woke up and stopped him. And this must be some type of fetish for Dajuan as last year, he was charged in Worcester County, Maryland, for sexually assaulting his sleeping cell mate in prison.What's really hood?
The Randomness: 1. Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay-Z in new "Watch The Throne" documentary video. Story 2. Aziz Ansari remakes hip hop album covers. Story  |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:35 PM PDT The YBF chicks are looking to dominate the track & field races in London. So far, both Kellie Wells and Dawn Harper copped medals during last night's 100-meter Hurdles race. And after their USA teammate LoLo Jones came in fourth, she went in on the media this morning about why she believes she's getting crucified for losing.
Deets inside... In a super close race ending with Australia taking the Gold, TEAM USA also scored two medals--Dawn Harper taking the Silver and Kellie Williams taking the Bronze. Dawn (pictured above) said about the race:
The 28-year-old from East St. Louis, Illinois took the Gold in this same race at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. But silver is something to cheer for too!
And the Nike sponsored Hampton University grad Kellie Wells is just as happy about her bronze.
But LoLo Jones, who has become a celebrity due to her strong stance on her Christianity, saving herself for marriage and making a comeback after her Beijing Olympics bout, isn't happy. She came in 4th, and she feels like people are on her case for it. Despite most media outlets being extremely supportive of her career and the fact she's a record holder who is doing big things on the track, LoLo feels like all media is against her. The NYT did a profile on the 30-year-old a few days before the race and one point said, "Jones has decided she will be whatever anyone wants her to be — vixen, virgin, victim — to draw attention to herself and the many products she endorses." The Times also quoted an academic who had a few words people deemed as scathing:
LoLo went on "The Today Show" this morning in tears (she was also in tears after coming in first in the qualifying race and said people are "hating on her") and stated:
Again, a huge percentage of media, us included, praise her for her talents. And never in history has every single media outlet adored an athlete. There will always be criticism, especially on the professional level that one chose to enter and get paid for. The real test is can you move past it and do what you came to do.  |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2012 11:55 AM PDT Solange has landed a new modeling gig as the face of Madewell clothing company. See the pics inside and get the deets about Zane's Addicted heading to the big screen. Solange Knowles has landed a major modeling contract with Madewell--J. Crew's sister store. She's already shot a few ads for the company's Fall 2012 collection which she rocks with her big curls. And the styles are so her. The style of Madewell is described as casual with attitude:
Check out the singer/fashionista's spread: To date, this is Solange's biggest fashion modeling gig. She also repped for the Rimmel company and is a spokeswoman for Carol's Daughter. Cute! And here's BTS footage:
And in movie news...... Erotica author Zane's popular novel Addicted, which follows a successful sex-addicted African American businesswoman, is officially headed to the big screen with Lionsgate. Here's the plot:
Bille Woodruff is the rumored director and both Nia Long and Tasha Smith have been discussed for the lead. Sounds sexy!  |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2012 11:22 AM PDT Jordin Sparks makes wholesome look sexy on the September 2012 cover of REDBOOK magazine. The singer and actress is poised to take over theaters next Friday with the lead role in Sparkle, and she's dishing all on how Whitney Houston, weight loss, & the love of her life Jason Derulo, have changed things.
Get the pics--including a shot with her boyfriend--from the issue inside. Plus, a sneak peek at our newest Olympic icon Gabby Douglas' PEOPLE magazine cover...
Jordin's looking stunning in orange as she covers the pages of REBOOK's big September issue. And she's being surprisingly open about how weight loss has affected her life, how much she loves her man (they just celebrated their 1-year anniversary on Augiust 1!) and why she chooses to avoid the Hollywood party scene. On how Whitney Houston's death puts Sparkle in a new light: On Whitney’s struggles with addiction: I can only talk about what I experienced. I do think there is a different aura around the film now. I think there was some skepticism before. And there are certainly some themes in the movie that everyone would have wanted to ask Whitney about like, “Did you relate your own life to this part,” which I’m sure she would have answered honestly. The cool thing about Whitney was that she was not scared to talk about or confront the things she had gone through. On her recent weight loss: On finding love with fellow musician Jason Derulo: On why Hollywood's party scene isn't for her: Nice! The issue hits stands August 14th.
And speaking of magazines: People Magazine just released a sneak peek of their new cover, via their Twitter account. And Ms. Gabby Douglas, the 16-year-old much talked about Olympic Gold medalist twice over, is their newest cover subject. The issue hits stands soon...
Photo credit: Gilles Bensimon for REDBOOK, People  |
| CANDIDS: Stevie J & Joseline, Grant Hill & Paula Patton SPOTTED In Beverly Hills Posted: 08 Aug 2012 10:30 AM PDT Beverly Hills was poppin' yesterday as celebs like Stevie J and Joseline, Grant Hill and Paula Patton were spotted out and baout. See pics inside.... "L&HHATL" stars Stevie J and Joselin were seen holding hands while hitting up Mr. Chow for dinner in Beverly Hills yesterday. These two are comedy at its finest. And we want to know why Joseline didn't take the tag off the booty of her pants. So are these two just a flat out couple now? Even though we hear Stevie was wining and dining MiMi in Atlanta a little over a week ago right before he and Joseline jetted to NYC (before heading to Beverly Hills)? Chiiile.... Also at Mr. Chow..... NBAer Grant Hill arrived solo at Mr. Chow as well. He's in L.A. now as the baller signed a new contract this summer to move to the L.A. Clippers.
He looked great in his blue suit. And was also sweet enough to sign a few autographs for the kiddies while leaving. Wonder if he ran into Steebie & Jos? Also.................................. YBF chick Paula Patton made the rounds in BH yesterday. Rocking a light blue summery dress, the actress was her usual smiley self. By the way, she's still booking films left and right. Mission Impossible: 5 was just announced and she's rumored to be reprising her role as the ass-kicking "Jane Carter." And she's also starring in the upcoming romantic comedy from David E. Talbert, Baggage Claim, also starring Oscar winning actress Octavia Spencer and Derek Luke. Photos via : JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News / Oliver S Wolf/Splash News/WENN
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