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- Amber Rose Dishes On Getting Hospitalized For Morning Sickness, Natural Child Birth And NOT ALLOWING Weed In The House!
- Tamar Braxton, Gabrielle Union, Tyrese And More TWEET Reactions To The 2012 Presidential Debate
- BEAUTY SHOTS: "Love & Hip Hop: ATL" Star Erica Dixon Recreates Runway Looks For Derek Blanks
- MORE PICS From Barclays: Beyonce, Taraji, Chris & Rihanna & More Hit Up Jay-Z's Show
- Nicki Minaj BLAMES Producers For "Mariah BLOWUP" & Threatens To WALK OFF SET!
- OH: Chris Brown SPOTTED In V.I.P. Chillin' At Jay-Z's Barclays Concert...With His Arm Around Ex Rihanna!
- FAMILY AFFAIR: T.I., Tiny & The Kids Grab Dinner In Beverly Hills
- Octavia Spencer GETS FAB For ELLE'S November 2012 "Women In Hollywood" Issue, SPEAKS About PRODUCER Who BULLIED Her
- Lark Voorhies' Mama Says Daughter Has Been Diagnosed As BIPOLAR, Lark Claims She's "Just Fine"
- DO WE LOVE IT? Brandy's “No Such Thing As Too Late”
- FRESH FACE: MEET Sports Journalist Cari Champion, The YBF Chick Holding It Down On ESPN's "First Take"
- Nas Admits He TEXTED KELIS For EX-SEX...Just The Other Day!
- Carmelo Anthony COVERS "SLAM" + Dwyane Wade LEAVES Jordan BRAND, TWEETS New Shoe RELEASE Date
- IDOLGATE: Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj's Hairstylist & Nick Cannon WEIGH IN On Nicki & Mariah's FIGHT NIGHT
- Tika Sumpter GOES GLAM For SHEEN Magazine + Sean Paul & Kelly Rowland's "How Deep Is Your Love" Video
| Posted: 04 Oct 2012 09:48 AM PDT Amber Rose checked in with fans on New York radio this morning and gave an update about her health and pregnancy. Find out how Wiz Khalifa's fiancee is doing inside..... Amber Rose called into HOT 97 recently where she spoke to Cipha Sounds, Rosenberg and K. Foxx about her pregnancy and the newness of mommyhood. She revealed she is in her 20th week of pregnancy and is just starting to feel better after getting out of the hospital due to excessive morning sickness. She said she couldn't hold down any food or drink and had to be put on an IV to help her recover. She also revealed that she plans to have the baby via "water birth"-- at home with dim lights, candles and with Guns N' Roses "November Rain" playing in the background. And in case you were wondering, she also said she has given up smoking cigarettes and there is "No weed allowed in the house." Also.....she stayed mum on the sex of the baby. Listen to the interview here:  |
| Tamar Braxton, Gabrielle Union, Tyrese And More TWEET Reactions To The 2012 Presidential Debate Posted: 04 Oct 2012 09:17 AM PDT The 2012 Presidential Debates kicked off last night and tons of celebs were on Twitter sharing their feeback. Find out what folks like Chris Rock, Mary J. Blige and Tamar Braxton had to say inside....
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off last night in the first Presidential Debate of 2012 where both laid out plans to make America's economy stronger. Before he began, President Obama wished Michelle a happy 20th wedding anniversary, with Mitt Romney joking that he knows the President wishes this could have been a more romantic evening. Our whole take on this debacle of a debate? Mitt Romney came out swinging with lies, omissions and flip flops and made them sound believable, which arguably could be called "Presidential". President Obama shockingly fell back TOO much, acted like he had 0 f**ks to give, and missed several opportunities to snatch Romney's wig. And the moderator's CHAIR could have done a better job at keeping this debate fair and in order. It was a fail all around and we were frustrated. And we're hoping this was all strategy for a bigger POW from Obama down the line. Meanwhile, all over the country, YBF celebs were tweeting comments about the debate. Here's what some YBF celebs said.....
Gabrielle Union I am so pumped for this debate! I'm stretching, doing high knees...cracking my neck...let's do this folks. Bring it #Debates AND Did The President just say "Math, common sense and history..." Octavia Spencer Gearing up 2 watch the Presidential debate tonight.. doing Leno tomorrow! Barack Obama, Jay Leno, & Ben Free Debate was good, not great, but good, now about that huge hole in Romney's Flag Pin???????? Tyrese Gibson Strategy is everything...Let the enemy "Expose their own lies".. Then POW! the big finish! I am very confident Pres Obama will deliver!! Tamera Mowry-Housley Watching the debate...Are you? Monica Brown 2012 Presidential Debates on NOW Watch, Listen, Learn, VOTE... Ashanti Wow is this dude serious??? Tamar Braxton PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FACES ARE SAYING "CHILD BYE" DEBATE 2012 2 Chainz Hope y'all tuned in to the presidential debate,,,,affects us all!! Tune in and please #RespectMyVote Kimora Lee Simmons I'm bout 2 hit these swing states....!> Pharrell Williams Why's he picking on you, cuhh? Waka Flocka Flame imma be there after my man@BarackObama finishes his 2nd Term !! Taraji P. Henson Who picks on Big Bird!!! #*bulliesthatswho* Chris Rock Mitt Romney: I'm dedicated to the principle that women & gays need regulation, but Wall Street doesn't. Chris Rock CNN: Reports that Obama will end the debate by holding up Bin Laden's head w/ his birth certificate in Bin Laden's mouth Phaedra Parks #PresidentialDebate is predicated upon words the USA can only regain its strength through actions! Examine the record! KeKe Palmer Whenever President Obama speaks I just want to listen. He has so much Grace ❤ #*PresidentialDebate* Eva Longoria I'm in New Zealand watching the presidential debate! Obama is killing it on health care! #*Obama2012* Mike Epps Guy said "Obama your 5mins are up ! Then Obama said "I had 5seconds before you interrupted me" He verbal slapped him Mary J. Blige President Obama did his thing! He gave us the real! Mike Epps MITT ROMENEY IS NOT ABOUT THAT LIFE!! Michael Strahan I would not want to be the President. I like my hair to stay black!! Become President and go gray! Lol Romany Malco As President you will sit down on day one and do what Big Corporations tell you to do. #*Debate2012*
The next debate will be between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan on October 11 at 9pmET. And President Obama will debate Mitt Romney again on October 16 at 9pmET. The Randomness: 1. Anderson Cooper WENT IN on Star Jones and read her for points over her accusations of him coming out for ratings. *SNAPS* STORY  |
| BEAUTY SHOTS: "Love & Hip Hop: ATL" Star Erica Dixon Recreates Runway Looks For Derek Blanks Posted: 04 Oct 2012 08:39 AM PDT It's all about the facial beauty for "Love & Hip Hop: ATL" star Erica Dixon. She's pretty much our fave on the show, and we've been saying for a while now that she's got modelicious potential.
So the reality star, mom, and fiancee of rapper Lil Scrappy worked out a stunning beauty shoot with famed Atlanta photographer Derek Blanks where she recreated edgy beauty looks from the runway. Check the pics inside... Derek Blanks calls Erica is "latest muse" as he shoots her face in an edgy new editorial photoshoot. Makeup artist Saisha Beechem recreated looks from the runways of Paris and Milan 2013 Fall/Winter Fashion weeks. They call the story Black And White With Color. Beechem chose different designers' runway makeup like Prada, Fendi, and Isabel Marant. Gorge. Photog: Derek Blanks; Makeup: Saisha Beechman  |
| MORE PICS From Barclays: Beyonce, Taraji, Chris & Rihanna & More Hit Up Jay-Z's Show Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:58 AM PDT We've got more pics of celebs hitting up the VIP section of Hov's sold out shows at the Barclays Center. Pics of Beyonce, Queen Latifah, Taraji, Chris Brown & Rihanna inside... This cute pic just surfaced from one of Jay-Z's previous shows. A few nights ago, Jay;s wife Beyonce, in an all black Brooklyn Nets cap, Steel Magnolias star Queen Latifah, "Person of Interest" star Taraji P. Henson and Hot 97 host Angie Martinez all kicked it at one of Jay's 8 sold out shows. And last night, as we already know, Chris Brown & Rihanna were spotted in Brooklyn boo'd up at the concert. They arrived together after a seemingly broken-hearted (according to her Tweets) Karrueche jetted out of NYC. If you look in the row in front of Chris & Rih, you'll spot Beyonce, Santigold & Rita Ora watching the show from their seats as well.
Breezy & Rih, rocking a sheer black shirt with a black mini skirt and a vintage Chanel chain belt, left the Gansevoort Hotel within minutes of each other to head to the concert. Rih was later spotted at the airport set to jet out of town. Looks like the Breezy block is too hot even or her... Pics: INF/Twitter  |
| Nicki Minaj BLAMES Producers For "Mariah BLOWUP" & Threatens To WALK OFF SET! Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:11 AM PDT Nicki Minaj thinks producers WANT to push her over the edge to attract more viewers to "American Idol" and she's not having it! Find out what she threatens to do if things don't change inside....... Nicki Minaj is under the impression that "American Idol" producers want her and Mariah Carey to battle so it'll attact viewers to "American Idol." And since she doesn't want to be manipulated, she wants to take the Mariah issue and "cut it off at the head." How does she plan to do that? Well....the next time her royal highness "acts up," Nicki says she'll walk off the set! nteresting that the woman who claims to control everything and everyone around her, is pointing the finger at others for her actions after taking the bait....if there is any. Although folks say the auditions went well on yesterday, we're waiting for Nicki and Mimi to but heads again real soon...... In the meantime, Nicki tweeted BTS footage from her "The Boys" video shoot in LA.....
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| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 10:20 PM PDT Well looky here. After the rumor mill was on full blast this week about Chris Brown and Rihanna sneaking in & out each other's hotel rooms in NY and making out in clubs, picture proof of the twosome spending a night together just surfaced. Check it inside... While you were busy watching the Presidential debate, Rihanna made her way to her former boss Jay-Z's concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. And thanks to the homie Elliot Wilson of Rap Radar, we've now learned she entered the V.I.P. section with her ex flame, Chris Brown. And while the twosome sat and watched the concert, you can see Breezy's arm resting comfortably around Rihanna's seat. Both Rih Rih & Breezy may have previously denied allegations that anything more than just "Twitter friendship" and seeing each other at mutual friends'/work events is going on. But the comfort level in these pics beg to differ. And just where is Chris' girlfriend Karrueche you might ask? Well, right after Chris was allegedly spotted sneaking out of Rihanna's hotel room Tuesday, he was then spotted picking up Kae at her hotel. But these pics of Rih and Chris parlaying at The Griffin Monday night...together...also surfaced: Karrueche's sub-tweets over the last couple of days are also pretty telling about the current status of Chris & Kae's relationship:
We're just the messenger.... Pics: Twitter  |
| FAMILY AFFAIR: T.I., Tiny & The Kids Grab Dinner In Beverly Hills Posted: 03 Oct 2012 06:34 PM PDT T.I. & Tiny brought the kids to Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills for dinner last night. Pics of the fam having some quality time over dinner inside...
Looks like Zonnique got to skip school this week as her fam trekked it to Beverly Hills: The cute multi-colored hair teen & OMG Girl and her little brother Major were spotted out at Mr. Chow witht heir parents T.I. & Tiny. Zonnique was in town for a photoshoot with her fellow OMG Girlz. Must be nice... Pics: SPLASH  |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 05:38 PM PDT Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer shows off her glamorous side in ELLE's 2012 "Women In Hollywood" issue. And we're loving every bit of her cover pic. Inside the issue, she talks about taking a stand for herself in Hollywood. Get the deets inside..... Octavia Spencer, who won an Oscar for her role in The Help, stars in ELLE magazine’s November 2012 Women In Hollywood issue (on stands Oct 16th). She's joined by Emma Watson and Elle Fanning who are also featured on separate covers. Inside, Octavia recalls a moment where she had to take a stand in Hollywood against a producer who bullied her.
In the photo above, Octavia wears a Tadashi Shoji cocktail dress (her fave designer) with sheer details and a ring from Harry Winston.
Photos via ELLE  |
| Lark Voorhies' Mama Says Daughter Has Been Diagnosed As BIPOLAR, Lark Claims She's "Just Fine" Posted: 03 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT If you saw actress Lark Voorhies' May interview with Yahoo! where she seemed out of sorts, to say the least, her mother may have an explanation. Details inside on Lark's alleged bi-polar disease... "Saved By The Bell" actress Lark Voorhies has stayed mostly out of the limelight. But when we do rarely see her, she appears to have inconsistent looks that make people wonder if something is going on. From her extra powdery bleach-like makeup to her spotty interviews, folks have been looking for an explanation. PEOPLE magazine reports that they spoke with Lark's 64-year-old mother, Tricia, who claims that Lark has been diagnosed with having bipolar disease. Tricia told the mag:
PEOPLE recently did a series of interviews with the actress, and they report that she was spacey and talking to imaginary people:
Interestingly, Lark denies that she is suffering from anything. She simply spends her time self publishing books and minding her business. And accuses her mother, who she lives with, of simply "over-loving" her. Lark said about her strange PEOPLE interviews:
Well, we hope she gets the help she needs, if the diagnosis is true.  |
| DO WE LOVE IT? Brandy's “No Such Thing As Too Late” Posted: 03 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT Brandy released another track off her upcoming Two Eleven disc earlier today, and it's called “No Such Thing As Too Late.” Decide if you like the track inside....
As fans eagerly await the October 16th release of Two Eleven, Brandy has revealed another track from the disc called “No Such Thing As Too Late.” The mid-tempo balled was written and produced by Rico Love and Jim Jonsin. Speaking about the song she said, "I would love for this song...to be the third single. It’s a ballad, but it has a knock to it. I love this song. Rico Love put his foot in this song. He put his heart and soul into it, and I really would love for the fans to hear this song before the album comes out." And as she released the track earlier today, she said “I can’t hold out any longer!!!” Listen to the new track below: So....... DO WE LOVE IT? |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 03:44 PM PDT There's a fresh face moderating ESPN2's hit show "First Take," and it belongs to YBF chick Cari Champion. Find out more about the UCLA grad and her rise to the anchor desk inside..... Thanks to our friends over at Mandom, we noticed a fresh face on ESPN2's "First Take" sitting between veteran commentators Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith. She's former Tennis Channel anchor Cari Champion and her new gig started this week. Bringing her wit and sports knowledge to the forefront, co-host Cari excels as debate topic moderator while offering her perspectives and insights on show topics. As a major tennis lover, Cari revealed to Tennis View Mag why she loves this business of sports:
The Southern California native and UCLA grad landed her first reporting gig in West Virginia, shortly after college, and began making a name for herself. After moving to Florida and helping chronicle the rise of tennis pros Venus and Serena Williams, Cari branched out about began covering more national interest stories which led to gigs with The Insider, Hollywood 411 and Starz Entertainment. But it was the fabulous job she did commentating over on the Tennis Channel that caught the eyes of "First Take" execs. And Cari is already being championed by ESPN. Jamie Horowitz, ESPN’s vice president of original programming and production, said:
Congrats to this fab YBF chick who is holding her own with the big boys!
Watch Cari talk about her new gig here:
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| Nas Admits He TEXTED KELIS For EX-SEX...Just The Other Day! Posted: 03 Oct 2012 03:06 PM PDT They've been officially divorced for 2 and a half years. Now, Nas is wanting that old thing back...especially after constantly having to perform his heartfelt "Bye Baby" song about his ex-wfe Kelis. Check out his admission of recent ex-sexting inside... Nas has been over in London making a few LIFE IS GOOD tour stops. And at his Monday night concert at the Under The Bridge venue, he made a pretty shocking revelation at the end of performing "Bye Baby." Mr. Jones told the audience he texted Kelis the other day and asked if they could get it in just one more time. His exact words:
We all have those late night, possibly drunk, urges to hit up that ex. But time will tell if it actually turns out to be a smart decision. Peep the video:
Cuffing season is officially in full effect...  |
| Carmelo Anthony COVERS "SLAM" + Dwyane Wade LEAVES Jordan BRAND, TWEETS New Shoe RELEASE Date Posted: 03 Oct 2012 02:52 PM PDT NY Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony covers the latest issue of SLAM magazine where he appears to tower over the Empire State Building. See the pics inside and get a glimpse at Dwyane Wade's new shoe and why he left the Jordan brand. With the Empire State Building in the background, NY-bred Carmelo Anthony posed atop the Ace Hotel in Manhattan for a covershoot featured in the latest issue of SLAM magazine. The shoot was snapped by Tom Medvedich and shows Carmelo in his Knicks uniform taking over Manhattan. Carmelo excitedly tweeted the spread saying, "the latest @SLAMonline, go get it!"
In other NBA news........ Big changes for NBA baller Dwyane Wade as he announced that he parted ways with the Jordan brand. And has a new shoe coming out with an Asian shoe company. He shared recently,
Dwyane has partnered with Beijing-based footwear and apparel company Li-Ning. He tweeted a peek at his latest shoe (above, with his name inscribed at the top and "W" shaped shoelaces) earlier along with the tag #10/10, which most likely means the shoes will drop on the 10th of October. You feelin' it?  |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 02:32 PM PDT As we sift through yesterday's mess of Idolgate 2012, folks are now weighing in on the fight between "Idol" divas & judges Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey. Check out what host Ryan Seacrest, Nicki's hairstylist & Mariah's hubby Nick Cannon have to say about the drama.... While Nicki's "people" are anonymously claiming that Mariah berated Nicki by calling her a "bitch" several times before the tape started rolling on the curse-out heard around the world, other folks are weighing in on the fiasco. "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, who was outside of the room and in the auditorium at the time of the heated exchange, said on his radio show today:
He further admitted:
Women arguing and calling each other bitches is exactly what Idol needs? Ok Ryan. Guess that makes sense coming from the creator of every E! reality show filled with basic chicks. Meanwhile, Nicki's hairstylist, Terrence Davidson, defended his client via his Facebook page saying:
Bloop. And Mariah's hubby Nick Cannon came to her defense on "Access Hollywood" this morning.
He chatted with hosts Kit Hoover & Billy Bush. And while he says of course he thinks his wife his the bomb, drama like this is not a big deal to them like it is to others. Check out what Nick had to say, plus him re-enacting the fight via a transcript. Ha!
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| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:42 PM PDT Tika Sumpter got glammed up in her short & coiffed vintage-styled wiggery in a fabulous shoot for SHEEN magazine. Check out the doll-like YBF chick inside rocking pretty winter looks, plus Kelly Rowland's new video with Sean Paul....
In the upcoming November/December 2012 issue of SHEEN magazine, Sparkle star Tika Sumpter is all about the wintery fabness. The 32-year-old gorgeous gal rocked bold lips and shiny dresses for the winter version of the ultimate beauty guide. Tika's next project is starring alongside Gabrielle Union in BET's "Being Mary Jane." And here's a few highlights from her cover story: On being pleased with her career journey “It feels good to be where I am now, but I still have a long way to go. The jobs I have had have gotten me to this point, and I’m very excited about the journey ahead.” On whether a husband & kids are in her future “I want kids, but I won’t jump into a relationship because I am on a timeline. I don’t want to get married because someone said it was time. It Lovely pics!
Our other fave doll-like YBF chick, Kelly Rowland, is featured in Sean Paul's new single and video, "How Deep Is Your Love." Check out Kelly going back to bright red above.  |
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