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- HE IS LEGEND: Happy 44th Birthday Will Smith!
- 50 Cent Launches His Own Investigation Into Chris Lighty's Death, Chris' Will Raises Eyebrows
- MUSIC FAB: Frank Ocean's "Blue Whale" + Maybach Music Announces Group Tour
- Chris Brown Tests Positive For Marijuana During Probation Hearing + Wiz Khalifa & The Weeknd Drop "Remember You"
- Cassie & Diddy Share Lovey Dovey Tweets, Diddy Says He's A "Lucky Man"
- Tameka Raymond Responds To Usher's Oprah Interview, Tells "ET" She Sympathizes With Her Bridesmaid Usher CHEATED WITH!
- DO WE LOVE IT?: The Brooklynette Dancers Reveal Their...Uniforms
- Chudney Ross Shows Off Brand New Baby Girl CALLAWAY LANE!
- Nicki Minaj Wigs Out On "The View" With Gabby Douglas
- "Real Housewife Of Atlanta" Newbie Kenya Moore GETS FOXY For Charity Costume Event With NeNe, Phaedra, Kandi & More!
- Anthony Anderson's On Daddy Duty Again...On His New Show "Guys With Kids"
| HE IS LEGEND: Happy 44th Birthday Will Smith! Posted: 25 Sep 2012 10:03 AM PDT Call him Mr. Franchise...because Will Smith has got to be the guy with the most starring roles in multi-sequel movies. And he's still on top after over 2 decades in the game.
Celebrate the birthday of the freshest of princes inside... Will Smith turns 44 today! And the I Am Legend star, rapper, producer & director is looking sexier than ever. With an equally sexy & talented wife, Jada, 3 star kids in their own right, Willow, Jaden & Trey, Will has led his family to the throne of Hollywood royalty. After heading up multiple sequels of Men In Black, Bad Boys, and I, Robot, Will's still taking over 2012 with more starring roles and producing from behind the scenes. His own kids will be starring in movies from his own production company, and we can't wait to see how Mr. Smith will impact Hollywood in years to come. HAPPY 44TH BIRTHDAY WILL!
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| 50 Cent Launches His Own Investigation Into Chris Lighty's Death, Chris' Will Raises Eyebrows Posted: 25 Sep 2012 09:21 AM PDT 50 Cent is still not convinced the medical examiner's initial report, ruling his long time friend and manager Chris Lighty a suicide, was fully correct. Since Chris' brother and mother also feel further investigation should be done, 50 is paying for his own investigation into Chris' death.
Details inside and why the will is raising eyebrows... When Violator, Inc. founder Chris Lighty was found dead of an apparent suicide last month, people close to Chris and throughout the industry were shocked. While suicides are rarely predictable, this case appeared totally out of the ordinary for someone like the industry exec. After a second autopsy was ordered by Chris' family, it was performed by former NY Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden, and results were found to be "inconclusive". It is no question that a gun shot was the cause of death. But tests are still pending to determine if the shots were self-inflicted or not. Now, 50 Cent has hired a high powered private investigation firm, at the request of Chris' mother, to look further into the case. What has raised even more eyebrows is what was in Chris' will. The final document was obtained by Fox 5 in NY. Chris willed his wife, Veronica Lighty, everything. Plus, he left a $1.6 mill trust to his kids. Interestingly, many believed Veronica and Chris were divorcing years ago when she filed papers. But just recently, she made it known that she retracted those papers a few weeks later. Except for a fund set aside for his children, the will says if he is survived by his wife, "I give my entire residuary estate, real and personal, to her." That's a lot of power and many in the industry are questioning a few things. Check out Fox's report below: New York News | NYC Breaking News In other surprising news, Warner Music's top creative executive Lyor Cohen has stepped down from his position. The 52-year-old, who was close friends with Chris Lighty, ends his long time career with the company at the end of this month. The chief executive of the recorded music division said in a statement:
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| MUSIC FAB: Frank Ocean's "Blue Whale" + Maybach Music Announces Group Tour Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:12 AM PDT Frank Ocean dropped a brand new rap track on Tumblr last night called "Blue Whale." The sing hit the net while he simultaneously performed a concert in Manhattan. Check it inside, plus Maybach Music's new tour news... While rocking the stage at The Fader and Vitamin Water's final #Uncapped concert of the year in NYC last night, Frank Ocean posted some new audio to his Tumblr account. Mr. Ocean brings his chill demeanor to the rap track with a dope beat. No hook, just his constant thoughts. Check it.
And in other rap news, Rick Ross and his MMG clique are taking their talents on the road. Maybach Music Group recently announced their new 23-city tour, which will also feature Bad Boy's Machine Gun Kelly. Ricky Rozay, Wale, Meek Mill, and more will be packing all their hit songs that have been taking over the radio into one tour. Groupies get your ish ready. The US Tour kicks off November 2 in Columbus, OH and ends in San Diego on Dec. 2nd. Who's hitting it up? Rick Ross "MMG Tour" Dates  |
| Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:41 PM PDT Chris Brown has been on the up and up as his probation hearings with the judge continue. But after today's hearing, the "Don't Judge Me" singer was found to have marijuana in his system after a drug test.
Deets inside, plus Wiz Khalifa & The Weeknd's new track "Remember You".... After taking an ordered drug test in Virginia back in June, Judge Patricia Schnegg in L.A. revealed today that Chris Brown tested positive for marijuana. In order to keep with the terms of his 5-year-probationary period, illegal drugs like weed just aren't allowed. The Judge told a silent Chris in court today:
There was no repercussion given at the time of the hearing, but the Judge did order an additional hearing in November to review various probation records. According to the Chicago Tribune, Judge Schnegg stated that Chris produced a medical marijuana card after the positive test. As for his exact medical condition requiring marijuana doses--who knows. His ex, Rihanna, who was the victim of the night Chris received the assault charges for, tweeted words of support right before his hearing today saying:
In other music news, rapper Wiz Khalifa just dropped his newest single. And this one is featuring Toronto native, singer The Weeknd (whom we LOVE). Check out "Remember You" below: Wiz finally got a new release date for his upcoming sophomore album O.N.I.F.C.--December 4th, 2012.
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| Cassie & Diddy Share Lovey Dovey Tweets, Diddy Says He's A "Lucky Man" Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:08 PM PDT Cassie and Diddy are more open than ever about their love. And they took it to the place all celebs take it to when they actually want us to know about their "private lives"...the same "private lives" they tell us is not our business.
Check out the twosome's most recent Twitter exchange inside... After Cassie's uber sexy GQ pics hit the net today, her lover/boss couldn't contain himself from making a public claim on her. Diddy tweeted the above pic saying, "I'm a very lucky man #knowthat". Wonder if a Cassie's response? She Instagram'd the above pic saying a heartfelt, ".love.him." We get it. We'd love whatever is keeping our bank accounts full while we're "laid back to a fault" too. Get it girl.... Pics: Instagram  |
| Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:21 PM PDT Tameka Raymond is speaking out for the first time since the death of her son, Kile Glover, and since her ex-husband Usher's revealing interview on "Oprah's Next Chapter." Get a sneak peek of the drama unfolding inside... In a sneak peek of her 3-part interview with Nancy O'Dell from "Entertainment Tonight," Tameka Raymond addresses the allegations that Usher cheated on her with one of her bridesmaids before their wedding. Tameka says she knows Usher made it known that he cheated with her bridesmaid, who was also a family friend who even took Tameka to the hospital for the birth of her first child. But Tameka revealed she actually feels more sympathy for the bridesmaid than Usher. Because he took advantage of her vulnerability and "we all know how charming he can be." Oh? Check out a sneak peek below: Tameka also opens up to Nancy about the courts awarding Usher primary custody, accusations that she is a gold-digger and the heartbreaking recent loss of her son in a jet skiing accident. The first of this three part interview will air on Tuesday, September 25th.  |
| DO WE LOVE IT?: The Brooklynette Dancers Reveal Their...Uniforms Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:49 PM PDT New team...new arena...new dancers. There's a whole lot of newness over in Brooklyn. But are we feeling the Brooklynettes' (yes, that's the name of the squad who cheers on the ballers) new uniforms? Check 'em inside... Nope, this isn't merchandise up for sale for you to hit the club or the corner in. They're the new uniforms for the 20-person team of cheerleader/dancers for the Brooklyn Nets. Jay-Z, who is partial owner of the team, had the responsibility of designing the new Nets logo. And the black and white themed arena and team colors have, of course, extended to the Brooklynettes. Some folks think it's a glammed up refreshed look that will shake up NBA dance teams. But we don't know if that shake up is a good thing. The NY Post spoke to the designer, who says he loves a "pop star look", for an explanation:
All the looks feature the logos in black and white...with short skirts and pleather-like low cut material and multi-printed catsuits and all. And yes, the fingerless gloves, boots and latex are all a part of the look. Not sure how these chicks are about to dance in this, but I'm sure we'll see soon. We have an eerie feeling HouseOfDamnIt'sWrong has something to do with this. But still... DO WE LOVE IT?! |
| Chudney Ross Shows Off Brand New Baby Girl CALLAWAY LANE! Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:30 PM PDT Diana Ross has a brand new granddaughter! Her daughter, Chudney, gave birth to her own baby girl, Callaway Lane, last Wednesday. And Chudney posted the first pic for the world to see her new bundle of joy.... She was 9 days past her delivery date when Chudney Ross welcomed her first baby, Callaway Lane. The daughter of the singing legend Diana Ross posted on Facebook the below pic of her cutie saying:
Awww. Baby Callaway's dad is Chudney's boyfriend, Joshua Faulkner. And she's got a fabulous aunt, Tracee, to catch some hot hand-me-downs from when she gets older. Congrats to the couple!  |
| Nicki Minaj Wigs Out On "The View" With Gabby Douglas Posted: 24 Sep 2012 12:56 PM PDT Nicki Minaj made her way to "The View" for the first time this morning. The newest "American Idol" judge chatted up the hosts (and guest co-host Gabby Douglas) about boobs, Barbz & being an independent woman inside... Making her first appearance on "The View" today, "Starships" rapper Nicki Minaj brought her tight striped pants and military like hat & blazer on to the show to inform the co-hosts and audience about who she really is under that blonde wiggery. Nicki talked about where the word "Barbz" came from, how she was discovered by Lil Wayne from the underground scene, her new gig and perfume, why she takes no responsibility for her 5-6 year old fans because "parents need to parent their own kids" and more. Check out her interview below, plus an intern from "The View" who got a Nicki Minaj makeover from Nicki's glam squad: Nicki's Pink Friday fragrance hits stores this month. Check out more pics of her making her exit from the show and the Trump Soho Hotel today:
Video: NeonLimelight.com, Pics: INF/Pacific Coast News  |
| Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:55 AM PDT Kenya Moore hosted her Forever Relevant charity costume gala at the Callanwolde Estatein Atlanta last night. And the newest "Real Housewife of Atlanta" had all her co-stars on hand to support. Check out your fave drama-filled reality chicks in their costumes, which honored iconic black women in film, inside...
Kenya Moore put on her Foxy Brown best for her charity costume gala last night in the ATL. The lady in red with the cut-out boobage and sexy curves and 'fro said about her event:
Her "RHOA" co-stars dressed up as well to support. For now. And as for the charity gala itself, our sources say it was set up as more of a taping for an episode of "RHOA" rather than an actual charity event. No surprise there. andi looked like she threw a Tina Turner/80's wig on top of her actual outfit. Cynthia & Peter Bailey looked like heightened versions of their usual selves. But Cynthia was actually going as Mahogany with her Billy Dee Williams escort. "RHOA" Newbie Porscha Stewart and her former NFL hubby Kordell Stewart hit the carpet...and she got golden as Dorothy Dandridge. NeNe Leakes was barely recognizable with her edgy look, made famous by none other than Grace Jones. And Phaedra Parks rocked her extra elaborate catwoman/S&M costume to become Eartha Kitt: Oh.... Actress Terri Vaughn and her husband Karon Riley must have missed the costume memo. Marlo Hampton is rumored to be axed completely from this upcoming season, but that didn't stop her from showing up to the gala to support fellow TALL Kenya. She kept it glam as Diahann Carroll. And last but certainly not least, Lawrence Washington dressed as the woman he always wanted to be. WERK.
Photog: Paras Griffin/TheYBF.com; Instagram
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| Anthony Anderson's On Daddy Duty Again...On His New Show "Guys With Kids" Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:15 AM PDT The hilarious Anthony Anderson is back on TV...and this time he's leading his own series on NBC. AND he's playing a dad trying to handle daddy duty. Check out a peek of "Guys With Kids" inside...
In what seems like an extension of his funny daddy role from the film The Backup Plan, Anthony Anderson's starring in a new comedy about dads. Anthony's holding down the household by trying to rule his kids...but we all know how that's going to end up. After kicking off the pilot last week, the official new episode premiere goes down this week. And as one of very few network shows by a YBF actor, we're offering up support. Check out the pilot over on NBC. Check out GUYS WITH KIDS, from executive producer Jimmy Fallon, premiering Wednesday at 8:30/7:30c on NBC!
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