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- SPOTTED: Toni Braxton Looking FAB For "Extra" Taping
- So....Lil Wayne Cut Off His Dreads...And THIS Is What He Looks Like...
- Beyonce GLAMS IT UP For 2013 SUPER BOWL Media Junket, Shares More Rehearsal Footage
- BABY BOOM: Tracy Morgan & Fiancee Meagan EXPECTING + Donald Faison & New Wife Cacee PREGNANT
- CHECK HER WORK: Ciara Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look At "Divas" Rehearsals
- CHANGE UP: Willow Smith WILL NOT Play Annie In The Movie Remake
- Beyoncé NAILS The National Anthem LIVE At SUPERBOWL Press Conference! (And Dishes Out Answers & Explanations)
- BREAKING: One Student SHOT In The HEAD, One Teacher INJURED At Atlanta Middle School SHOOTING
- STILL BESTIES: Cindy & Terry Of En Vogue Spotted Out In L.A.
- RUDE GAL Rihanna Switches Back To Her HALF-BALDIE, Jets Out Of NYC
| SPOTTED: Toni Braxton Looking FAB For "Extra" Taping Posted: 01 Feb 2013 08:49 AM PST Singer Toni Braxton put her fab foot forward in a curve hugging look for her taping of "Extra" yesterday at The Grove in L.A. Check out her look and what she was promoting inside...
Toni made her way to a taping of "Extra" in a black Roland Mouret Myrtha wool sheath dress and pink peep toe pumps yesterday. And the 45-year-old is keeping everything tight and right these days. The mother of two is gearing up for season 3 of "Braxton Family Values," and is also starring in an upcoming Lifetime movie with her son Diezel called Twist of Faith. So the actress/singer headed to "Extra" to chat up host Mario Lopez about her projects:
Fab. Pics: Pacific Coast News  |
| So....Lil Wayne Cut Off His Dreads...And THIS Is What He Looks Like... Posted: 01 Feb 2013 07:50 AM PST Lil Wayne has been growing his dreadlocks for over 10 years. But apparently, he chopped them off recently. And we're just now finding out thanks to rapper Big Boi's birthday photo from last night's MaddenBowl event.
Check out No Dreads Weezy inside... "No Worries" rapper Weezy has embarked on a new sector of life. The sector that is dread-free. His extra long dreads have become a major part of his image over the past decade, but it looks like he's ready to shed that for something new. Weezy traveled back to his hometown of New Orleans to perform with birthday boy Big Boi at the MaddenBowl XIX at the Bud Light Hotel. Wayne performed with a hat covering his new cut. But when Big Boi posted the above picture, showing the dread-free Weezy, it caught pretty much everyone off guard. So, are we loving the new 2013 No Dreads Weezy?
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| Beyonce GLAMS IT UP For 2013 SUPER BOWL Media Junket, Shares More Rehearsal Footage Posted: 01 Feb 2013 07:12 AM PST After her showstopping press conference earlier, Beyonce Knowles appeared at a Super Bowl media junket yesterday where she teased fans about her upcoming halftime performance and snapped pics with fans. Check out her sexy tangerine look and see more rehearsal footage for Sunday's big event.... Beyonce (shown above with Miss America Mallory Hagen) touted her upcoming Super Bowl XLVII halftime performance during a press junket held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Rocking the side swept big curls, she glammed it up in a tangerine Antonio Berardi Fall 2012 dress with gold mirrored leather Jimmy Choo pumps. And Miss Tina looked pretty snazzy too in a red blazer, black slacks and black peep toe shoes.
During the junket, she chatted with NFL legend Deion Sanders and showed him a few moves. She revealed that her halftime performance preparation has been very intense saying, 'I practice until my feet bleed..." And during the earlier press conference, when asked about lip-syncing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Inauguration, she explained,
But yesterday, she assured the press (and millions of fans) that on Sunday, she will be singing live at the Super Bowl!
And for another look at what you can expect on Sunday, here's more rehearsal footage:
Photos via WireImage
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| BABY BOOM: Tracy Morgan & Fiancee Meagan EXPECTING + Donald Faison & New Wife Cacee PREGNANT Posted: 01 Feb 2013 06:28 AM PST Tracy Morgan's show "30 Rock" might have ended last night, but he's keeping the baby factory rolling as he has a fourth child on the way. Plus, actor Donald Faison has his 5th on the way. Baby deets inside... Big baby news for 44-year-old Tracy Morgan and 26-year-old fiancee Megan Wollover! Meagan is pregnant with the couple's first child together. But it's baby #4 for Tracy. He said yesterday:
Tracy has three grown sons from his previous marriage to ex-wife Sabrina. And as for what he'll be dong now that his hit show is done, he's kicking off his "Excuse My French" tour in Kansas this fall.
And another actor is expecting a baby to add to their starting lineup. "Scrubs" & "Clueless" actor Donald Faison and his new 35-year-old wife Cacee Cobb are about to deliver their first kiddie together. But, this makes #5 for Mr. Faison. Cacee, whose best friend is Jessica Simpson so they get to go through pregnancy together, tweeted yesterday:
Well isn't that sweet. The twosome were just married in December, and the 38-year-old "The Exes" star Donald has four kiddies form previous relationships: Kobe, 11, Dade and Kaya, both 13, and Sean, 16. Congrats all around! The Randomness: 1. Today is Go Red For Women Day (Heart Disease). STORY  |
| CHECK HER WORK: Ciara Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look At "Divas" Rehearsals Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:48 PM PST While we've seen her finished product on the VH1 Divas stage already, check out the behind the scenes work Ciara put in for her performance. Her video inside... Ever wondered just how Ciara twerked her way to a high energy live performance? Well she posted a video today to give her fans a peek into how hard she works to put it all together: Ci is gearing up for her One Woman Army album and is letting her fans in on her rehearsal footage. And this first vid is her Michael Jackson tribute from last month's VH1 Divas. Check it.  |
| CHANGE UP: Willow Smith WILL NOT Play Annie In The Movie Remake Posted: 31 Jan 2013 04:04 PM PST So much for Willow Smith whipping her hair in the big remake from her parents' and Jay-Z's production companies. She's OUT of the upcoming "Annie" movie. Deets inside... The "Annie" remake via Sony Pictures just nabbed a director. And it's Friends With Benefits & Easy A director Will Gluck. So now that the film is full speed ahead with a Fall 2014 release....Willow has now outgrown the role. Pre-production began three years ago when she was 9 (the age of Annie). But now that she's 12, she's too old for the role. Willow's parents Will & Jada Smith, are still producing the film via their company Overbrook Entertainment. And they've teamed up with Jay-Z on the project. Mr. Carter stated, according to Deadline:
The film starts shooting this fall. Now, who should play that lead role?  |
| Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:15 PM PST Just minutes ago at the Marc Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Beyoncé Knowles took the podium, in a white hot open back leather mini Olcay Gulsen dress ($1,100) and Jimmy Choo shoes, to participate in a press conference for her upcoming Pepsi Halftime Superbowl show. And she kicked it off by busting out a surprise LIVE rendition of the National Anthem. And nailed it. Clearly proving what we already know--she's got the talent regardless.
Deets inside... Beyonce, who just re-signed with the Pepsi company as its Global Brand Ambassador, spoke for the first time today about her show and the lip syncing drama. But first, she shut up the naysayers in the classiest way possible--by singing the National Anthem live, with no track. And she ended with a laugh saying, "Thank you guys so much. Any questions?" The gorgeous gal told the sea of press that she does feel nervous bout the show and got chills when she first drove past the Superdome because it's so much history there. But since her family is from New Iberia, LA, she feels ready and comfortable for her performance as she's leaving her own legacy. And the "Countdown" diva bubbly answered the burning questions everyone's been asking.
On her decision to pre-record her National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration I am a perfectionist. And one thing about me, I practice until my feet bleed. And I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra. It was a live tv show and a very, very important, emotional show for me. One of my proudest moments. Due to the weather, due to the delay and lack of proper soundcheck, I did not feel comfortable taking a risk. It was about the President and the Inauguration. And I wanted to make him and my country proud. So, I decided to sing along to a pre-recorded track, which is very common in the music industry. And I'm very proud of my performance. On whether there will be a Destiny's Child reunion during the halftime show I can't really give you any details. I'm sorry. On whether she will sing live or to a track for her Superbowl halftime performance I will absolutely be singing live. I am well rehearsed. And this is what I was born to do. On whether the flack she caught for singing to her own track at the Inauguration affected what she will do in the future, like at the Grammys It was always the plan to sing live for the Superbowl. And who said I was performing at The Grammys? On the pressure of Inauguration vs. Superbowl halftime show This weekend, I'm performing at the halftime show, and before, the event was not about me. I've moved on to focusing on this halftime show. On why she decided to show more of Blue Ivy in her upcoming HBO documentary I feel like my daughter has changed me and changed my life and given me so much purpose. This movie is very necessary and shows a human side. At some point, my job is to protect her. And I'm glad to tell the story on my terms. On how she and Jay-Z spend their football Sundays You would have to ask Jay-Z what he does. I'm usually on the computer, pulling references, and looking at my rehearsals. But I will say, I do go to sleep and wake up with a lot of football. I have the utmost respect for the players. On the color of her toothbrush and why I love this question! It's blue....blue and white. Blue and yellow maybe? {Laughs} On details of her intricate performance There's 7.5 mins for the volunteers to put the stage together. I met the volunteers and they're so incredible. We're all working together and I can't give too much away. But every second matters and we're WORKING. I had to condense my career into 12 minutes. On when she's going back on tour Soon. I may have an announcement after the performance. And the fans should stay tuned to see. On being nervous about her upcoming documentary I am so nervous about putting that out. It was really interesting directing and editing mysef and seeing all the mistakes I've made. But still putting it in the film. I feel like it's time for people to really get to know me. And to see a different side. I'm really curious and scared...but now it's too late. I'm happy with it. On what she'll do to relax after the Superbowl I'm going to be with my daughter. I miss her so much. I keep telling her, I'll be right back at 9p on Sunday!
This will be the first ever crowd sourced introduction during a Superdome Halftime show--using pics from fans. And despite a fake "rider" of Beyonce's alleged demands hitting the net, the Superbowl Equipment staff has tweeted that she was the only celeb to stop and thank each person individually for helping develop her stage. Sweet! Here's video of the full press conference below:
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| BREAKING: One Student SHOT In The HEAD, One Teacher INJURED At Atlanta Middle School SHOOTING Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:40 PM PST A 14-year-old Atlanta middle school student was shot in the head and one teacher injured during a shooting this afternoon. More breaking news inside.....
As issues about gun control grip the nation, a 14-year-old student was shot in the head at Price Middle School in Atlanta this afternoon and one teacher was injured. The incident was reported by Emergency Management Services who revealed that the student was sent to Grady Memorial Hospital in unknown condition. The students have been taken into an auditorium and are not being released at this time. So far, local news sources are reporting that one person is in police custody. At this time, it is not known if the shooter was a student or an adult. We will keep you posted with infomation as it becomes available.  |
| STILL BESTIES: Cindy & Terry Of En Vogue Spotted Out In L.A. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST Well we haven't seen them in a while. The ladies of En Vogue have had their public rifts on twitter and in interviews since "breaking up." But it looks like Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis are still besties. Pics of the twosome inside.. Back in August, group member Maxine Jones took to Twitter to blast Terry & Cindy for "taking over the group's bank account", forcing her out and suing her. But it looks like those two haven't let the drama separate them. Terry & Cindy were spotted arriving to a medical building in L.A. yesterday afternoon. And they still look great: As for what the "Hold On" & "Free Your Mind" ladies are up to now... Cindy is married to former professional baseball player Glenn Braggs and they have four children. Terry is supposedly still trying to have an En Vogue group--with a new member--and is best friends with Holly Robinson Peete. Good to see the ladies stil looking cute. Pics: Splash  |
| RUDE GAL Rihanna Switches Back To Her HALF-BALDIE, Jets Out Of NYC Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:36 AM PST Looking fresh for her own version of Throwback Thursday, Rihanna returned to the "half side baldie" look she's been rocking off an on for a few years now. And she's back to the same blonde look that's on her new Rolling Stone cover. See her leaving her NYC hotel inside..... "Fresh Off The Runway" singer Rihanna was seen looking fabulous while leaving her New York City hotel, The Gansevoort, this morning. She rocked her luxurious fur & leather Prada coat that we're drooling over, her "Dolce" by Dolce & Gabbana bag and Timbalands as she made her way to the airport. Though credit is often given to Kelis and Cassie, Rih Rih was also among the fashion-forward chicks who helped usher in the "shave half of it off" phase a few seasons ago. And clearly she's not letting it go. The pop chick took some time ot pose with a fan outside of her hotel, and made a beeline for the airport. The Rolling Stone cover girl, who recently spoke about getting back with Chris Brown, left NYC in the similar look she arrived in a few days ago. No one said you couldn't look fabulous while braving the super cold NYC streets. Next up for Rih: Rehearsals for her upcoming performance at The Grammys. Photos via Elder Ordonez/INFphoto.com  |
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