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- MUST BE NICE: Naomi Campbell & Boyfriend Vladimir Doronin Living The YACHT LIFE
- FAB ALERT: Gabrielle Union Gets WHITE HOT For Pre-BET Honors Dinner 2013
- BALL OUT: Robin & Julian Thicke Show The LA Lakers Some LOVE
- REUNITED FOR GOOD: Vanessa Bryant DROPPING Divorce Petition
- EXCLUSIVE: IT'S A GIRL For T.J. Holmes & Wife Marilee!
- FIRST LOOK: Mary J. Blige & Angela Bassett In “Betty & Coretta” + Solange ANNOUNCES "TRUE" Tour Dates
- EXCLUSIVE: Rich Dollaz On Arrest--"I Got Everything Straightened Out"
- LISTEN HERE: Destiny's Child "Nuclear"
- Mashonda CELEBRATES Her 35th Birthday With Jennifer Williams & Emily B + Evan & Tracee Ellis DINE OUT With Miss Ross In LA
- SPOTTED: Rihanna's Night At The Roxbury
- LaLa Anthony Grabs Dessert With Kiyan, Addresses the Honey Nut Cheerios Comment
- Venus & Serena Williams SERVE IT UP Table-Top STYLE
- What's Going On With Nelly....And Video Vixen Tae Heckard?
| MUST BE NICE: Naomi Campbell & Boyfriend Vladimir Doronin Living The YACHT LIFE Posted: 12 Jan 2013 08:56 AM PST Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin were spotted living their fabulous yacht life...still...down in Miami. See the pics inside.... Supermodel Naomi Campbell flashed her world famous bod to the paparazzi yesterday as she sauntered over to her billionaire boyfriend's side on their 85 Domino megayacht yesterday. The yacht-loving twosome were cruising Biscayne Bay, Miami. It looks like Naomi's torn ligament in her foot has heeled nicely after it was reported she suffered a fall after an alleged mugging in Paris. Now that she's better, we hope she struts down someone's catwalk for NY Fashion Week next month.
In the February issue of ELLE, Naomi talked about her upcoming reality show "The Face". She cautioned that it isn't modeled after "ANTM" and threw her former rival Tyra Banks a compliment. “I don’t watch the other reality model shows. I’ll never have anything to say. If you ask me about Tyra Banks, I’m proud of her as a woman of color. She’s given girls opportunity, and God bless her.” Naomi and "The Face" premiere on Oxygen on February 12th at 9/8c. We'll be watching...and taking notes....
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| FAB ALERT: Gabrielle Union Gets WHITE HOT For Pre-BET Honors Dinner 2013 Posted: 12 Jan 2013 08:09 AM PST Gabrielle Union was a stunner last night in a white strapless dress for Debra Lee's pre-BET Honors 2013 dinner at the Library of Congress in D.C. Check out the actress looking fab inside...
Ms. Union flew solo last night as her man, Heat baller Dwyane Wade, was already in Sacramento ahead of tonight's game against the Kings. But she held her own in this fabulous brocade bodice sweetheart neckline strapless cocktail dress. And she matched her sparkling brooch on the side of the dress with silver pumps.
Loving her hair and makeup for the occasion. Kiyah Wright & Sam Fine know how to work their magic. They tweeted that they whipped Gabby into red carpet shape in only an hour.
And host/BET President Debra Lee hit the carpet in this black & white frock. I see she still hasn't stopped stealing from her daughter's closet.... The BET Honors tape tonight at the Warner Theater. And will air Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:00 p.m./8c. Gabby is set to host. Pics: WENN  |
| BALL OUT: Robin & Julian Thicke Show The LA Lakers Some LOVE Posted: 12 Jan 2013 07:21 AM PST Robin Thicke and son Julian were spotted at the LA Lakers game yesterday. See pics of father and son enjoying the game (and the dancers) inside......
Robin Thicke--who'll soon hit the small screen on "The Real Husbands of Hollywood"--took his two-year-old son Julian to last night's LA Lakers game at the Staples Center. As the Lakers were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101, Robin (sitting next to Andre Harrell) seemed to talk Julian through the game's highs and lows.
But when the players weren't the main focus, clearly Robin couldn't take his eyes off the entertainment of the cheerleaders. But it looks like Julian is more of a fan of his own Laker jersey...
The Randomness: 1. Nicki Minaj's hairstylist, Terrence Davidson, quits over creative differences. Story. Photos via Splash  |
| REUNITED FOR GOOD: Vanessa Bryant DROPPING Divorce Petition Posted: 11 Jan 2013 06:13 PM PST Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seem to be off to a good start this year with Vanessa making plans to dismiss her divorce petition. Get the details inside....
Though Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seemed to be throwing in the towel on their marriage in 2011, the year 2013 is starting out on a much brighter note for the parents of two as Vanessa is making plans to dismiss her divorce petition. You'll recall that the couple first starting showing strains of marital discord back in 2011 after Kobe's numerous infidelities surfaced. He even attempted to win her back by signing over 3 of his Newport Beach mansions to her. The peace offering seemed to work as the couple spent the most of 2012 patching it up publicly and making family trips to places like Disneyland. And now Vanessa has a stronger foothold on her own personal finances as she recently sold one of her Newport Beach mansions for a whopping $3.2 million. And she still has a couple other multi million dollar properties she's holdng on to. So she's not staying with him (only) for the money....she has her own. And she stands to get even more if they decide to split afterall. See....love does conquer all.
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| EXCLUSIVE: IT'S A GIRL For T.J. Holmes & Wife Marilee! Posted: 11 Jan 2013 05:30 PM PST Political talking head T.J. Holmes and his wife Marilee have just welcomed their brand new baby girl today, TheYBF.com has learned exclusively. Deets inside.. We've watched him take his talents from CNN over to his own late night political news show at BET this past year. And now, T.J. Holmes has a bouncing new baby girl to add to his list of big changes. His lawyer wife Marilee delivered Sabine Holmes today in Atlanta, and the newborn weighs in at 7 lbs 8 oz and measures 20 3/8" in length. We're told mom and baby are doing well and are perfectly healthy. T.J. will likely remain in Atlanta with his family until work starts back up for him. As for when his BET show "Don't Sleep" will return with the new weekly 1-hour shows the network discussed, a date has yet to be confirmed. But we do know folks loved T.J. making his surprise guest hosting debut on MSNBC a few weeks ago as he filled in for Alex Witt's Saturday morning show. Could Mr. Holmes be getting a permanent daytime gig to accompany his weekly late night show? Time will tell... Congrats to the couple!  |
| Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:16 PM PST Lifetime has released a first look at R&B singer Mary J. Blige and actress Angela Bassett in their roles for "Betty & Correta." See the pic inside and find out where Solange Knowles is headed for her "True" tour......
Music legend Mary J. Blige, who turns 42 today, is set to star in the Lifetime original move Betty & Correta alongside award-winning actress Angela Bassett. Premiering Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c, the film will tell the dual real-life stories of Coretta Scott King (played by Angela) and Dr. Betty Shabazz (played by Mary) as they create an unbreakable life-long bond after their husbands’ tragic assassinations. The movie is the first of three original films the network is launching to celebrate Black History Month. Toni Braxton and Mykelti Williamson are set to star in Twist of Faith on Saturday, February 9 at 8/7c followed by Pastor Brown featuring Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Ernie Hudson, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Nicole Ari Parker, and Rockmond Dunbar on Saturday, February 16 at 8/7c.
In other news: Solange Knowles is set to embark on an intimate tour for her critically acclaimed disc True starting February 5 in San Francisco. Now that a physical version of True is available in retail stores in addition to iTunes, Solange is gearing up for her second single “Lovers in the Parking Lot”. It will follow up "Losing You", which appeared on many folks "Best of 2012" play lists. Solange's “True” Tour Dates Feb. 5 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
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| EXCLUSIVE: Rich Dollaz On Arrest--"I Got Everything Straightened Out" Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:44 PM PST Rich Dollaz is having an extra rough couple of weeks. After his sarcastic claim of being engaged to Erica Mena backfired, he caught heat about his girl (and him being with other women) on radio interviews, and yesterday, he was arrested in Memphis.
Rich tells TheYBF.com he's got it all straightened out now. Get the deets inside.... News broke late last night that Rich Dollaz was creeping through Memphis...and ended up getting arrested. He was there to scope out a talent showcase. But when 5-0 got wind he was in town, he was arrested due to a warrant for failure to appear in court. Apparently, those paternity issues from over a year ago hadn't been straightened out, and he was supposed to appear in court for a paternity test. Needless to say he missed it, and him popping up in Memphis under an alleged fake name didn't help. Rich was a free man just a few hours later, and he talked to us today saying he handled everything:
And good he is. He posted the above pic hanging out with his boys in Memphis after he was released. He said:
And it didnt stop there. Rich went in on his Twitter (then later deleted it) saying:
This morning, his vixen girlfriend Erica Mena tweeted pics of them kissing, but we're told they're old pics: We guess she was trying to show her "support." Well isn't that...special. Guess we'll see all this play out on season 3 of "Love & Hip Hop." Because, of course, we've learned that the cameras are still running and the cast is still filming. Pics: Instagram  |
| LISTEN HERE: Destiny's Child "Nuclear" Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:50 PM PST They're back! Fresh off Beyonce's announcement that Destiny's Child would be reuniting to release brand new music and another album, we've got their new song "Nuclear." Check out their first single in 10 years inside... As previously reported, the Pharrell-produced track "Nuclear", that was co-written by Michelle Williams, is one of the new original tracks on Destiny's Child's upcoming reunion album, Love Songs (due out January 29th). And today, it's leaked out for all the stand to sip. Against a typical up-tempo Pharrell sound, the ladies are singing a love song to their men about how their love is the center of their world. But do Destiny's Children still have the shimmer they once had making those harmonies? Listen below and decide for yourselves: Us Weekly also reports that Kelly & Michelle will be joining Beyonce on stage during her Super Bowl halftime show next month. It has yet to be confirmed, but we wouldn't be mad if it happens.... BONUS: Here's the second trailer for Beyonce's upcoming HBO Documentary Life Is But A Dream (airing Feb. 16th) where she shows her ultrasound, her baby bump & explains her battle between staying true to herself and staying relevant:
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| Posted: 11 Jan 2013 01:07 PM PST Singer and lifestyle expert Mashonda celebrated her 35th birthday in NYC recently with friends Emily B and Jennifer Williams. See the party pics inside and pics of Diana Ross celebrating with her kids Tracee Ellis, Evan and Ross.
Singer and writer Mashonda celebrated her 35th birthday in NYC with dinner at Toy New York and after party at Mister H this past Wednesday. She began the evening in an exclusive Gucci 2012 runway bodysuit and Christian Louboutin Decorapump Strass Platforms. Hillary Weston and Christina Rice were among her guests who toasted to Mashonda's day. Former "L&HH" star Emily B was also among Mashonda's well-wishers. Towards the end of dinner, she slipped into a Parker Exclusive Racer Back Sequin Wrap Dress with a pair of strappy leather gloves from Perrin Paris. She also be working as a brand representer for the company in a new venture this year. Author Terrie Williams posed with Mashonda after her wardrobe change. After a messy divorce, Mashonda seems very happy and has move into a happy space. She also signed on as a lifestyle expert with VibeVixen.com where she will share tips of living a good life with readers this year.
And in California...... Tracee Ellis Ross tweeted gorgeous family photos of her mom, the legendary Diana Ross and her little brother Evan yesterday. The Ross family were out to celebrate with Ross Naess (Diana's oldest son) at the opening of his restaurant Sirena in the Beverly Grove area of LA.
Photos via Mashonda/Instagram
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| SPOTTED: Rihanna's Night At The Roxbury Posted: 11 Jan 2013 12:39 PM PST Rihanna and her friend Capricorn were spotted leaving the club last night in Hollywood. See the "Diamonds" singer after a night of rocking out inside..... Rihanna spent last night partying at The Roxbury in Hollywood. The Battleship actress was recently honored or should we say dishonored for her performance in the flick with a Razzie award nomination for worst supporting actress. Clad in black leggings, a midriff baring top and her new long locks, Riri also wore a chain which read "Gran" in honor of her deceased Gran Gran Dolly. We also suspect she might have went braless. And we're sure Bad Girl Riri will be whipping her long hair back and forth at her acting critics when she performs at the upcoming Grammy awards on Feb. 10, 2013 (from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/PT). There's also a rumor that Chris Brown may join her on stage. Perhaps they'll perform "Ain't Nobody's Business."
Photos via David Tonnessen/PacificCoastNews.com
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| LaLa Anthony Grabs Dessert With Kiyan, Addresses the Honey Nut Cheerios Comment Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:23 AM PST With all the rumors and controversy about her marriage going on, LaLa Anthony took her son, Kiyan, out for dessert at Serendipity in NYC. Check the pics inside, plus her response to all the Honey Nut Cheerios comments... In her cream Givenchy boots, LaLa made a trip to Serendipity with little Kiyan yesterday evening. And it looks like the 5-year-old was his usual happy and smiling self. Ice cream and desserts make everything better. LaLa took to her Twitter to address the rumors of Kevin Garnett telling Melo that she tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios. She joked:
Teehee. Guess that's her way of denying the rumors... Meanwhile, Carmelo is back from his 1-game suspension (for his post-game actions toward Garnett on Monday night). His Knicks will take on the Bulls at Madison Square Garden tonight at 7p. Pics: WENN  |
| Venus & Serena Williams SERVE IT UP Table-Top STYLE Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:01 AM PST While prepping for the Australian Open, tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams flexed their tennis skills on a table-top for their Australian fans. See the pics inside.... It's time to prepare for the Australian Open, one of the biggest events in tennis. So the fashionable Williams sisters attended an event in their honor at the Olsen Hotel in Melbourne yesterday. Venus, who has her own fashion label called "Eleven" chose a floral print dress for the match-up while Serena showed off her curves in a vertical striped print mini dress.
Even during a simple game of tennis, it's plain to see the sisters take "competition" very seriously.
Big sis and little sis will be hitting the actual courts next week. And for now, it's all about practice. Serena tweeted, "Going to bed. I hope tomorrow my friendly fly does not come and visit me all day during my practice. Gud night y'all" Good luck ladies!
In case you missed it: The Williams sisters also put their table-top skills to use with a new ad for the iPhone 5. They show one cell user why he might want to use his "Do Not Disturb" button.  |
| What's Going On With Nelly....And Video Vixen Tae Heckard? Posted: 11 Jan 2013 10:16 AM PST The internet streets are buzzing that something might be going on between Nelly and "The Game" vixen Tae Heckard. See her non-denial on Twitter about their possible romance inside..... "The Game" actress and video vixen Tae Heckard (who appeared in Kanye West's "Gold Digger" video and Brandy's "Full Moon" vid) set the internet on fire after she posted a pic of herself with rapper Nelly on her personal Instagram account with the caption "Niggas sswweeaarrr it's medicinal. Pull out yo prescription then." There have been rumors for several weeks now that the two were more than friends. And her most recent post indeed fueled the fire. Tae (who is super cute by the way and we love her on "The Game") has the right to post whatever she wants on her account, but it just looks a little suspicious when you post a pic of you and a rapper....who is publicly linked to someone else....and when you know rumors are twirling about an alleged relationship? Messy. So have Ashanti & Nelly broken up? Or is Nelly just getting in some play time while Ashanti's away filming "Army Wives"? One of Tae's followers asked her about the rumors that she was gay...and if she was now dating with Nelly. Interestingly, she ONLY addressed the gay rumor. Did Tae "intentionally" forget to address the most obvious aspect of that question? Because her non-denial only added fuel to the fire. We know that Nelly and Ashanti have been together for 10-years and he threw her multiple birthday parties last year, but something in the water ain't purified here. We can't confirm it yet though. Last week, Nelly tweeted about people making assumptions, "People from the outside looking in always know the least but have the most resolute and loudest opinions." Oh, ok....  |
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