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- OH: Chris Brown Explains His 'Battered Woman's Face' Tattoo
- SNEAK PEEK: Ciara's New "Sorry" Video + Album Gets December 4th Release Date
- NEVER FORGET: President Barack Obama Speaks On Coming Together To Remember SEPTEMBER 11th
- CONJURE UP A TOAST: Happy 35th BIRTHDAY Ludacris!
- Kimora Lee & Angela Simmons, Allyson Felix, June Ambrose & More Trek Through Fashion Week
- WORK: It's YOUR 42nd BIRTHDAY Taraji P. Henson!
- SNIPPET: Missy's "9th Inning"
- French Montana's WIFE Claims He ABANDONED Her And Their Son After He Became FAMOUS!
- Rick Ross SHOOTING "Diced Pineapples" VIDEO In Anguilla + FIRST LOOK At Gabrielle Union In "Being Mary Jane"
- Beyonce Opens Up About Diaper Changes, Nursery Rhymes & Showing Daughter Blue Her 'Working Mom' Side On "Anderson Live"
- SPOTTED: NY Giant Osi Umenyiora Wining & Dining Elise Neal
- Nelly & Ashanti GET COZY At The Club + Party With Jermaine Dupri & Shia Douglas
- MOVIE LOVERS: Will & Jada Smith Bring The Kids To The Toronto Film Festival
- Usher & Sons Spend Family Time With Girlfriend Grace Miguel & HER Sons
| OH: Chris Brown Explains His 'Battered Woman's Face' Tattoo Posted: 11 Sep 2012 10:13 AM PDT Chris Brown showed off his newest tattoo in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. And it's an interesting picture of a battered woman's face. He's now giving his explanation inside... Well this is...interesting. While partying at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas for Labor Day weekend, folks took notice of Breezy's disturbing tatt on his neck. It's the face of a battered woman with a black and swollen eye with stitches, swollen lips, and what we believe are cuts and bruises. While many thought the tattoo had a strong resemblance to his ex-girlfriend--domestic violence victim Rihanna and the battered pic of her that leaked after their fight--Chris' people told TMZ it's not her. But it is a "random woman". Not sure why this would even need to be inked on one's body, even if it's a random woman's face. But ok. Meanwhile, Rihanna was spotted arriving back in L.A. late last night after jaunts back and forth to London.  |
| SNEAK PEEK: Ciara's New "Sorry" Video + Album Gets December 4th Release Date Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:26 AM PDT Ciara gave her Twitter followers a peek at her brand new video for her next single, "Sorry." Check out the sexy flicks inside... After writing a love/hate letter to "someone" in preparation of the release of her new single 'Sorry," Ciara just shot the video for it. And here's a couple of the flicks from the set. "Sweat" singer CiCi keeps it sexy with her usual dance heavy and skin revealing situations. The video premieres this Thursday on BET's "106 & Park." And her album, One Woman Army, was given the release date of December 4th. Ciara said about the new LP in a press release:
Her next single, "Got Me Good," will be released October 4th. The Randomness: 1. Randy Jackson is BACK on "Idol." He will be returning a sa judge after negotiations fell through with Enrique Iglesias. STORY  |
| NEVER FORGET: President Barack Obama Speaks On Coming Together To Remember SEPTEMBER 11th Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:01 AM PDT The country and many throughout the world will spend today remembering the terrorist attacks on American soil 11 years ago. Our Commander-In-Chief has spoken to urge Americans to come together to remember. Check out President Obama's brief address inside... President Obama speaks on September 11th being a day of remembering our lost loved ones and those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon & the attempted attack on the White House. He also urges Americans to reflect on just how far we've come since that day, the growing strength in our defense, taking out direct threat Osama Bin Laden, and our efforts to rebuild. The President has also signed a proclamation making Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9, 2012 National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. How will you spend today?  |
| CONJURE UP A TOAST: Happy 35th BIRTHDAY Ludacris! Posted: 11 Sep 2012 08:10 AM PDT "Jingalin" rapper & Fast & The Furious franchise actor Ludacris turns 35 today. CONJURE up a toast to Luda inside.....
Ludacris celebrates 35 years of keeping the party going today! The Hip-Hop millionaire, who has expanded his brand into acting, liquors, and restaurants, has shown there's no limit to his success. And with his foundation and famed LudaDay Weekend festivities, he continues to give back to the community and pave a brighter road for the next generation. Luda tweeted about the best birthday gifts he's gotten this year saying,
And Luda's girlfriend Eudoxie gave him a special birthday lapdance in London when the clock struck midnight. She tweeted: "It's midnight in London. Happy Birthday to the LOVE of my life!! I love you baby. Had to give him an early bday lap dance." Sweet!
Check Luda's swag in the gallery........  |
| Kimora Lee & Angela Simmons, Allyson Felix, June Ambrose & More Trek Through Fashion Week Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:19 AM PDT
June Ambrose, Andre Leon Talley, Kimora Lee & Angela Simmons and Allyson Felix were among the celebs spotted at the final shows for Fashion Week in NYC. See their pics inside...... Over at the LaQuan Smith show last night at the Hudson Hotel Private Park, stylist June Ambrose showed her support in a black and grey cocktail dress--her signature look--and black leather jacket with her grey Maryjane Louboutin pumps.
Angela Simmons also made her way over to the show. As did singer Alexandra Burke. The ladies changed up for Alice+Olivia yesterday at Century 548: Angela rocked purple lipstick and a black leather look. Loving Jessica White's shimmery peplum Alice+Olivia dress. Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards Ross kept it fashon forward with her look as well. Allyson Felix attended the show, and also the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show: Allyson posed it up with designer Tommy Hilfiger. Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons chatted it up with Tommy and told him how amazing his show was. Kimora, in a youthful colorful frock, later posed with niece Angela Simmons at Lincoln Center before hitting the Donna Karan show. Angela also attended the BeBe presentation. Andre Leon Talley attended the Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 fashion show and made a very bold and red fashion statement of his own. We're doing red capes and long button downs now I guess... Vanessa Williams sat next to Daisy Fuentes at the Carlos Miele show. Paula Abdul also attended the show and posed with the ladies. Flawless supermodel Naomi Campbell hit the catwalk for designer Zac Posen this week.
She later posed with Zac, and models Coco Rocha (in a beautiful organza gown) and Karolina Kurkova. Naomi also posed with comedienne Joan Rivers.
Photos via A-Wire/WENN/Michael N. Todaro/WireImage/Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images North America  |
| WORK: It's YOUR 42nd BIRTHDAY Taraji P. Henson! Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT
Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson turns 42-years-old today. Yes, 42 and she looks FAB! Celebrate with her in the gallery.....
"Person of Interest" actress Taraji P. Henson turns 42-years-old today. But with good looks that seems to get better and better by the year, one might think she solved The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. As she's set for the big screen with The Good Doctor, Taraji has endured a fabulous year of challenging roles, red carpet appearances and charitable endeavors. And with "Person Of Interest" returning to television soon....we look forward to seeing the fab and funny chick much more.
Check out Taraji's fab style in the gallery.........
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| Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:42 PM PDT Missy Elliot is back with a new single. And you can check out he new 85 second preview of "9th Inning" inside... Missy's back y'all. And she's teamed back up with her longtime VA homie and collaborator Timbaland for 1 of 2 new singles--"9th Inning." Missy co-produced the track with Timbo, and it also features Misha B. "9th Inning" has been confirmed to appear on Ms. Elliot's upcoming Block Party album dropping later this year. You feelin' it?  |
| French Montana's WIFE Claims He ABANDONED Her And Their Son After He Became FAMOUS! Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:57 PM PDT Though French Montana (aka Karim Kharbouch) was previously secretive about his marriage, the ish hit the fan this week when his wife Deen Kharbouch revealed that French abandoned her and her son after he reached that Hollywood status. Deets inside.......... Deen Kharbouch, the wife of MMG/Bad Boy "Pop That" rapper French Montana has revealed that he abandoned her and their son 2 months ago. She vented her frustration on Twitter where she remarked that he "flipped" on her as soon as he got a little success. The couple had been together 7 years and married for six. See her tweets here:
What set Deen off was an earlier interview French Montana gave where he suggested that fame and money ruined his marriage. He told The BoomBox, "Man, I couldn't do it; that's why we got separated. At first it was smooth, but then as much as people think that money changes you, it's changing them around you. A person ain't gonna treat you the same now that they think that you think you somebody." He later added that the women who come along with the fame and money also ruined the marriage. "You around so many beautiful women, that's a conflict too. It's just about finding somebody that understand the game, what you're into. But then on the flip side of the coin, you gotta understand their game, what they into ... There's a flip side to everything." So French.....you left your wife and kids so you can "be around so many beautiful women" (and we all know what that's dcode for) because that's "part of the game"? Good luck with that. French, who's Moroccan and was raised in the Bronx dropped a disc called Excuse My French in November and has signed a joint venture deal with Bad Boy and Maybach Music.
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| Posted: 10 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT Rick Ross is in Anguilla where he's shooting the video for his God Forgives, I Don't track "Diced Pineapples" with Wale and Drake. See hot shots of the gorge scenery inside and get a first look at Gabrielle Union in character for "Being Mary Jane." Rick Ross and his chi chi's flew to Anguilla where he's shooting the "Diced Pineapples" video today with Wale and Drake. Lil X is directing the clip at The Viceroy resort on the luxe Caribbean island. And he made sure to get a beard & tummy hair trim before the shoot began. Yes, really. He posted things like "Presidential" (new single) and "Biggest Boss" under the captions for his pics from the set. Rick also tweeted pics of himself rocking white and red linen YSL sneakers during the shoot. He tweeted some gorgeous photos of the scenery. He said to his followers, "Care to join me? #anguilla RozayRaw.com at The Viceroy Anguilla" Drake, Chubb and Future were also spotted on the beach. Meanwhile, Rozay just dropped his brand new video for "Presidential" ft. Elijah Blake. The vid is also produced by DREFilms and the track, also from GFID, was produced by Pharrell. Peep the lavish life below...
And coming soon to the small screen...... Gabrielle Union's BET original movie Being Mary Jane makes its Urbanworld Film Festival debut tonight and we have a first look at Ms. Union in character. We told you earlier that Gabby will play Mary Jane Paul, the anchor of a 24-hour news channel. In the movie (which has been picked up by BET as a full series) we will follow Mary Jane as she deals with being a single black female with a high stress job in a fast paced environment. She'll be joined by Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Lisa Vidal and Richard Roundtree.
Pics via Twitter/Instagram  |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2012 02:49 PM PDT Beyonce Knowles appeared on the second season premiere of "Anderson Live" today. Check out what she had to say about who loves diaper changes more (her or hubby Jay-Z), the nursery rhymes she sings to baby Blue, and why it's so important for her daughter to see her on stage.
Highlights and video inside... Taped at the same time as her World Humanitarian Day interview with Anderson Cooper, Beyonce's newest interview segment aired today during "Anderson Live." The new mom gave us a peek into her new mommyhood days. She also reveals the new self esteem she's gained thanks to her 8-month-old daughter Blue Ivy. On her newfound self-esteem Well, [having a child] just gives you purpose and all of the things that my self esteem was associated with, it's all completely different. I realized why I was born and more than anything all of the things I want to pass onto my child and the best way of doing that is not by preaching or telling her but showing her by example which is one of the reasons I'm here. I don't want to preach, I want her to learn by what I do.... My daughter is seven months and I brought her to the [Revel concerts] rehearsal because it's important that she sees her mother doing things like this. On who loves to change diapers more--Beyonce or Jay-Z Jay's very good. I love changing diapers. I love every moment. It's so beautiful. I love it all. On Jay speaking out in favor of marriage equality I absolutely agree. On singing nursery rhymes to Blue I sing nursery rhymes and I'm mommy and when she sees me, today was the first time she saw me perform in rehearsal, she was very confused. I sing all of them. I make up actually a lot of crazy, corny songs.....Please, I'm not going to sing them now. Unless you sing "Single Ladies." Bey ended the interview by randomly telling Anderson he has the best laugh in the world--and he said it's because he laughs like a 12-year-old girl. Ha! Check out a few clips below:
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| SPOTTED: NY Giant Osi Umenyiora Wining & Dining Elise Neal Posted: 10 Sep 2012 01:29 PM PDT Actress Elise Neal was spotted at the upscale Upper East Side NY eatery Nello's this weekend. And her lunch partner--Mr. Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants. Pics inside...
Osi--who previously dated Selita Ebanks and Free--was spotted grabbing some grub and intimate convo with Elise in between hitting up Fashion Week shows Sunday: Looks like that went well...
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| Nelly & Ashanti GET COZY At The Club + Party With Jermaine Dupri & Shia Douglas Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:25 PM PDT Nelly and Ashanti were spotted partying at The Compound in ATL Saturday night. Check out pics of them getting extra cozy while dancing it up, plus partying with Ashanti's sis Shia and Jermaine Dupri inside............ Nelly (with a red cup) and Ashanti were spotted arriving at The Compound in the ATL last night. Even though they still don't talk about their couple status 10 years in, the two don't try to hide their googly eyes in the club. Ashanti kept it sexy and showed off her flat abs with her skin tight leggings and revealing crop top. The new anchor of "FUSE News" will drop her Braveheart album in January. 'Shanti and Nelly were boo'd up all night and seemed to be having a ball. Not mad. Ashanti's looking gorgeous these days.
Jermaine Dupri also got in on the action. Nelly, who appears on CW's "The Next" as a mentor, will compete with Ashanti on the charts as his M.O. disc comes out at the end of the year. Ashanti also posed with baby sis and recent college grad Shia. Kenny Burns was in the house.
It looks like the party was "bananas."
Photos via Prince Williams/ATLpics.net  |
| MOVIE LOVERS: Will & Jada Smith Bring The Kids To The Toronto Film Festival Posted: 10 Sep 2012 11:24 AM PDT The Smiths headed to Canada yesterday to partake in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Papa Will is putting his mega star power behind a new political documentary called Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners.
Check out the fab pics of one of Hollywood's most famous families inside...
Jada Pinkett Smith--rocking the same sexy zipped back Tom Ford dress as Kim K. & Jennifer Lopez--was on hand with her kiddies Jaden & Willow to support hubby Will Smith and a new political documentary. Will is helping out director Shola Lynch--pictured in the middle of the top pic--with her new film about radical political activist Angela Davis (pictured in top pic next to Jada). Sidra Smith (twin sister of Tasha Smith and pictured next to Jaden in top pic) is also one of the producers. The film, according to Eurweb, is one that documents Angela's efforts of political change in her own right:
More pics of the Smith family showing support: Loving Willow's back-to-black hair. Jada looks AMAZING. Fab times! Pics: WENN  |
| Usher & Sons Spend Family Time With Girlfriend Grace Miguel & HER Sons Posted: 10 Sep 2012 10:31 AM PDT Well isn't this cozy. Usher Raymond is growing even closer to his manager/girlfriend Grace Miguel. The twosome spent the weekend bonding with their boys--Usher's kiddies & Grace's kiddies--together.
Pics inside... Now that Usher has full custody of his and ex-wife Tameka Raymond's sons Naviyd & Usher V, it's non stop playtime with Daddy. The trio of Raymond boys kicked it with Usher's girlfriend and her sons this weekend. And pics were posted on Twitter: Dinner dates and fun around the house. Isn't that special. And what does Tameka think about all this, as she's said previously she does NOT want Grace anywhere near her kids? Well, she actually Favorited the picture on her Twitter account. And seeing that Tameka plans to appeal the judge's custody decision, we can only wonder what that little Tweet will lead to. Grace and Tameka actually have lots in common. Both are over 40, both have sons, both started dating Usher after working for him, and both tried to hide the relationship with him in the beginning. Wonder how this one will turn out.
More pics of the fams spending QT together: How special. Pics: Twitter  |
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