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- ON THE SET: Oprah Winfrey DECLARES Tika Sumpter A "STAR" + Oprah Talks To Beyonce About Gaining 57 Pounds Of Baby Weight....And Bey's "The Gentle Woman" Magazine Shoot
- Rihanna Spends Valentine's Day At The Club...Solo
- GUESS WHO'S DIVING?!
- BUSTED: 2 Chainz ARRESTED Over A WEED GRINDER, But Still Makes It To UMES CONCERT....And Snaps Pics With The Cops
- GUESS WHOSE BACK?
- Lil' Wayne's "Love Me" VIDEO Featuring Drake & Future + Azealia Banks' "Harlem Shake" (REMIX)
- EXCLUSIVE: The Alleged Mother Of Rapper Future's Baby-- Brittni Mealy--Dishes On Him CURSING Out Her Mother & BEEFING With Ciara
- OPEN LETTER: Shonda Rhimes' ADVICE To SINGLE LADIES On Valentine's Day, "F*CK VALENTINE'S DAY!"
- Karrueche Tran GETS SEXY For VIBE Magazine, Says Girls Relate To Her Love Triangle
- Did A$AP Rocky DATE....THEN CHEAT ON...MTV Host Sofi Green?
- Tamar Braxton Is On PREGGERS WATCH....As She & Vince Herbert PLAY LOVE GAMES On "106 & Park"
- VIDEO FAB: Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z 's "Suit & Tie" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
- EVENT FAB: Kim & Kanye, Chris Brown, Solange & More Hit The TOPSHOP L.A. Opening + Celebs Flock To Tommy Hilfger Opening
| Posted: 15 Feb 2013 08:44 AM PST Oprah Winfrey was seen on the set of Tyler Perry's upcoming OWN series with Tika Sumpter...where she declared her a star! See what they were up to inside and watch more sneak peeks of Oprah's Beyonce interview. Also, see Bey on the cover of The Gentle Woman magazine.... We told you a few weeks ago that Tyler Perry was developing a few new scripted series for the OWN Network. And now we know that Tika Sumpter will be appearing in one of them! We're not sure which show Tika will be appearing in or what her role will be, but we're loving the casting decision. Another person excited about Tika is Oprah Winfrey who tweeted, “@Oprah: New Star in the making @iamtikasumpter All New Tyler Perry shows coming to @OWNTV in May." And you all know what happens when Oprah decides you are a star........ Get ready for your close-up Tika!
Also on the OWN network..... Oprah also offered more sneak peeks of her "Oprah's Next Chapter" with Beyoncé interview. During the chat, she talked to her Bey about her documentary, Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (which airs Saturday), her daughter, Blue Ivy, and what Jay-Z is like as a father and a husband. And Bey reveals she gained 57 pounds while pregnant with Blue Ivy. Check out both videos below:
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| Rihanna Spends Valentine's Day At The Club...Solo Posted: 15 Feb 2013 08:00 AM PST They may have been completely cuddled up at the Grammys and Grammy afterparties, but it seems something may have changed. Rihanna and Chris Brown reportedly avoided each other at the club on Wednesday night...and she was at the club solo on Valentine's Day. We've got the deets inside... Rocking a cute orange ruched dress, "Pour It Up" chick Rihanna made her way to Blok nightclub in L.A. last night. And Breezy wasn't in her mix on this day of love. She actually Instagram'd a tweegram saying, "Mary Jane will be my Valentine." And then posted a pic of weed in the shape of a bouquet...and she called it green roses. Of course.
She arrived to the club solo and left solo as well. And word has it that Wednesday night, both she and Chris popped up Playhouse in L.A. But partied at separate tables. “Rihanna refused to sit with or even near Chris – and when Chris noticed she was there, he made a huge show of rubbing his presence in her face,” a source told the Daily Mail. Interesting.... Rih jets to London soon to debut her River Island Collection at London Fashion Week. And her 25th birthday is also in a few days. We'll see if Breezy turns up for any of that. Pics: Splash  |
| Posted: 15 Feb 2013 07:27 AM PST A certain actress is putting on her one piece to expose her diving skills to the world. For a reality show about celebrities diving of course. Guess who was spotted practicing with cameras rolling.
The answer inside.... There's a reality shows for the damndest things....and diving is the new competition show. And can you guess who one of the contestants is going to be?
It's Keshia Knight Pulliam! The 33-year-old has joined the upcoming reality diving competition show in L.A. called "Splash." And chick is taking it extra seriously as she spent her Valentine's Day practice.
On her way to diving practice she tweeted: ''Dive training is not a game!! Headed to the pool... #focused #splash'." Looks like she's doing well so far. Good luck Keshia!
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| Posted: 15 Feb 2013 06:43 AM PST Nothing....not even a quick detour to the county jail...can keep 2 Chainz from rocking the mic at a concert. Find out how he went from the jail house to the stage inside.... For rapper 2 Chainz, something strange happened on the way to the concert (at University of Maryland Eastern Shore). Tity Boi (his former name) and his crew were were pulled over during a Thursday night traffic stop in Easton, Maryland. During a search, a weed grinder was found and though there were 7 people in the white Ford van. According to WBOC News, only 2 Chainz (Tauheed Epps) was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Chainz, who just starred on this week's episode of CBS' "2 Broke Girls," was released with a citation and there was no bond. He tweeted about the cops wanting pics with him saying:
And yes.....he did make it to the stage.
He added....
And since the cops posed for photos with him, and he was the ONLY one arrested, you almost have to wonder if the cops only arrested him for a photo op. After the concert, 2 Chainz tweeted "I'm outta here" while at the airport. We hope he doesn't forget he may have to show back up in court to deal with that citation!
Photos via Twitter
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| Posted: 14 Feb 2013 04:06 PM PST
One rapper has rear-ended her way into many guys "inboxes" today after posting some racy bikini shots. Find out who the bootylicious pic belongs to inside......
Nicki Minaj is "back" in rare form. In celebration of Valentine's Day, she tweeted some racy photos from a recent vacation and said, "Happy Vag Day boys. Jerk responsibly," We think that tweet speaks for itself.... BONUS:
Fans can also pick up a special “Fame: Nicki Minaj,” comic book by Bluewater Comics. The issue was released yesterday was written by Michael Troy and drawn by Jill Lamarina. It is available with separate "standard" and "superhero" covers (one inked by artist Lamarina and the other by Jonathan Woodard).  |
| Lil' Wayne's "Love Me" VIDEO Featuring Drake & Future + Azealia Banks' "Harlem Shake" (REMIX) Posted: 14 Feb 2013 03:50 PM PST Lil' Wayne has teamed with Drake and Future for his latest video "Love Me." Watch the clip inside and listen to Azealia Banks remix "Harlem Shake."
Rapper Lil' Wayne's latest video "Love Me" featuring Drake and Future shows him rapping in a room swimming with women...literally. He thanked Drake and Future for participating saying, “I appreciate them for even doin’ this ’cause I’m quite sure they hella busy just like I am, but I ain’t never too busy to get in bed with three women with water everywhere.” The video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis while the track was produced by Mike WiLL Made It. “The concept of the video is really just to create awesome scenery, a scenery that everyone wanna be in,” he said of the clip. It appears on his upcoming album I Am Not a Human Being II, due March 26.
Watch "Love Me" here:
And in new music......
Harlem-native Azealia Banks has jumped on the "Harlem Shake" craze and recorded her own remix to the viral hit. But don't assume she's trying to be trendy. She tweeted, "I actually did my version of "Harlem Shake" months ago and was trying to clear for my album... then this all happened!"  |
| Posted: 14 Feb 2013 02:41 PM PST Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. And TheYBF.com spoke exclusively to Brittni Mealy, who claims to be the mother of "Turn On The Lights" rapper Future's 2-month old son. She explained why the relationship failed, and why the Twitter beef with Ciara was blown out of proportion. Oh...and he also cursed out her mother! Now, she's speaking out in her first official interview.
Meet Brittni and get the juicy exclusive details inside....
Rapper Future isn't just a big name on the Billboard charts, he's also a big name in paternity clinics (as we've found out recently). Now, one of his three baby's mothers, entrepreneur/model Brittni Mealy (who's 24 years old), is speaking on how he dropped her as soon as he got signed, how he cursed out her mother and why she thinks Ciara should watch out. She revealed that she believes Future loves his babies' mothers, but something about introducing children into the relationship changes things. So why is Brittini, the owner of Pop Of Junk online clothing boutique, speaking out? She simply wants him to co-parent their child. "He is OUR son and Future should do his part!" Brittini tells TheYBF.com. "We were together when we conceived our child. And, although we aren’t now, I feel like we can co-parent, live our lives apart and take care of our child without there being any “beef”.
Here is our full exclusive interview: YBF: Tell us your story. When did you and Future meet when did you get pregnant, how old is your baby, and how did he react when you told him you were pregnant with his child? Brittni: We met in late 2009 at an Atlanta club where I was an exotic dancer. He was a regular and he always wanted me to dance for him. We eventually exchanged numbers, talked on the phone and became friends. I was in a relationship at the time, so it didn't go anywhere. I eventually started working at Magic City and that’s where we reconnected. He would come there to get his music played and one day in the parking lot after work, I heard someone say "THE TRUTH", my name there was Truth. I looked back and it was him, we exchanged numbers again and from that day we were inseparable like best friends together everyday. He really pursued me, we traveled together all the time, he really took care of me, we took care of each other. We moved in together and I became pregnant with ourson. We had a good relationship. This was before his career took off. My son was born in December of 2012. What was your relationship like with Future? Of course it started off perfect, we spent everyday together. Whatever I wanted he gave me, it was almost too good to be true! He swept me off my feet, he was my world and I was his. He made me smile (even on the inside), we were best friends! I thought it would never end. He wanted us to move in together, so we found a place and moved. We shared everything… I even remember the day he got signed, he called so excited and said "Bae my dream just came true!" But, of course, his dream became my nightmare. With his success, came the lies, the cheating, the deceit. He stopped coming home every night. The more successful he got, the more comfortable he was with mistreating me and disrespecting our home. I even found out he had another family 4 miles away on the same street we had moved on! I didn't end the relationship when I found out, because I was in too deep in love and he promised he was getting rid of the other "situation" as he called it…when the time was right. Why did you feel the need to go on a Twitter rant with Future? Because, something had transpired in our personal life. He made a phone call to my mom (obviously feeling like he can still control what I do, even though we are not together anymore ). My mom has always been kind to him and usually defends him. Because, I refused to speak to him…he proceeded to curse at my mother and call her out of her name! I was upset and emotional because, I am raising our newborn son and he has stopped assisting me with his care and now, he thinks he can disrespect my mother. It was too much. I acted out of anger because, my son and my mother are dear to me. And, he crossed the line. We simply don’t deserve to be treated that way. What do you think about him having 3 children all by different women? Is that just Future or was that all unexpected? Are you in any way jealous--as some would say--of his relationship with singer Ciara, or do you just want him to be a father to his kids? Definitely not jealous! Because, I deserve better and I know my Self Worth! I know the real “him”, the part she doesn’t know. They are just "honeymooning" right now. Everything always seems perfect in the beginning. But, I wish them the best. I will always have love for him, so if he's happy I'm happy for him. I'm not the flavor of the month kind of girl. I will have ties to this man for a minimum of 18 years so, no telling how many females I'm going to see come and go. He’s feeling his success right now. He’s at a place in his life he has only dreamed about. What was the Twitter beef between you and Ciara? Were you actually going off on her with your pics and comments? Was she responding to you, or were we all just reading too far into things? No! No twitter beef! I tweeted two words HAS BEEN and the world and the media took it and ran with it! Apparently, they wanted to associate her with being a has been. That is NOT what I said. I think she subliminally replied, feeding into their negative energy. I stopped tweeting because, I don’t have the time or energy to entertain an imaginary “beef”. Have you ever spoken with Ciara? Are you able to take care of your son by yourself? So, yes I am perfectly capable of taking care of my son by myself but, why should I have to?? He is OUR son and Future should do his part! We were together when we conceived our child. And, although we aren’t now, I feel like we can co-parent, live our lives apart and take care of our child without there being any “BEEF”. I’m happy, not bitter at all….I’m totally focused on being a mother and building my business! ---
Hopefully Future will step up to the plate and help Brittni and ALL his other babies' mothers in the finance department. Until then, at least Brittni has her own hustle going. She describes her boutique saying, "Our goal is to provide fashion forward pieces that are as unique and individual as our customers. For the distinctive, bold or daring girl POP of JUNK has just THE accessory to make your wardrode POP!" Here are a few looks from her Pop Of Junk online store that she launched last March in Atlanta......
Photos via Pop of Junk Brittni is on Twitter at @REALTRUTH87  |
| OPEN LETTER: Shonda Rhimes' ADVICE To SINGLE LADIES On Valentine's Day, "F*CK VALENTINE'S DAY!" Posted: 14 Feb 2013 01:00 PM PST Award-winning producer Shonda Rhimes has a bit of advice for other single ladies on Valentine's Day...and it may shock you. And it may uplift you. Read the "Scandal" creator's advice inside.... Someone thought it might be cute to ask Shonda Rhimes, the creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" if she had any advice for single ladies on Valentines Day, and that sent Shonda off on a rant that ended with "F*ck Valentine's Day." Shonda says women shouldn't buy into a holiday created by greeting card companies that is used to make single people feel lonely and inadequate. Damn. She advises that single ladies (and men) do something for themselves and focus on the "love" they do have in their lives. And most importantly, she says that great things can happen when you are single. She also reveals that she created "Grey's Anatomy" while single! Here's her response,
Happy Valentine's Day to ALL the singles...and also the lovers....from TheYBF.com.
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| Karrueche Tran GETS SEXY For VIBE Magazine, Says Girls Relate To Her Love Triangle Posted: 14 Feb 2013 12:23 PM PST Karrueche Tran is everywhere these days....making the most of her Ex-Girlfriend title. Her latest stint is a sexy shoot for VIBE magazine where she talks her business and breakups... She may be mainly known as Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend who was in a ratchet love triangle with him & Rihanna, but she's determined to be known for her styling & fashion skills as well. Karrueche Tran rocked a sexy "Dressed To Kill" photoshoot for VIBE magazine. She talks about her clothing line The Kill -- with ex Chris Brown -- and her bond with Breezy (despite their break-up) thanks to their pet project. The petite cutie said about why she's gained popularity:
More pics below: Check out all the pics over at VIBE. Photographs by Cliff Watts  |
| Did A$AP Rocky DATE....THEN CHEAT ON...MTV Host Sofi Green? Posted: 14 Feb 2013 11:56 AM PST A$AP Rocky's love life has been getting just as much buzz as his rap career these days. Check out who we're hearing is his secret ex-girlfriend...who he cheated on.... Nothing like bitter matters of the heart on Valentine's Day. We hear MTV Jams host Sofi Green was recently dating A$AP Rocky, secretly, for a few months. And, allegedly cheated on her. For some reason, lots of ladies love the self proclaimed "pretty mutha f**ka". He was also previously linked to rapper Iggy Azelea. So to protect that playboy image, we're told A$AP and green-haired Sofi (pictured together above) were very private about their relationship. Sofi and Rocky met in March on the set of one of Swizz Beatz's music videos, we're told. They started dating after the BET Awards in June all the way until January when he just stopped talking to her, again, so we're told. Recently Rocky did an interview with Angela Yee for VIBE magazine where he confesses that he was unfaithful to a woman, and broke up with her because he cheated. And we're told he's talking about Sofi. A source close to the two tell us that Rocky even cheated on Sofi in November, but she decided to stay with him. They were even spotted leaving a party together (:53 second mark):
And as for Mr. A$AP now supposedly dating model Chanel Iman....were told Sofi feels like it's a complete slap in the face. Welcome to Hollywood.
By the way, if you're wondering who she is, Sophi hosts MTV2's "The Week in Jams" with The Breakfast Club's Charlamagne and DJ Envy. Pics: Guest of A Guest/Instagram  |
| Tamar Braxton Is On PREGGERS WATCH....As She & Vince Herbert PLAY LOVE GAMES On "106 & Park" Posted: 14 Feb 2013 11:24 AM PST Tamar Braxton and her husband Vince Herbert stopped by "106 & Park" yesterday where they played love games and discussed her forthcoming album Love and War. Watch the interview inside....and why we're putting Mrs. Braxton Herbert on Preggers Watch...
YBF chick Tamar Braxton appeared on "106 & Park" yesterday where she talked about her upcoming album Love and War and discussed what it's like to work with her husband Vince. The stylish diva thrilled her Tamartians in a Matthew Williamson jumpsuit and Christian Louboutin shoes. And the look is HOT.
We noticed she did lots of side poses, wore a baggier outfit than normal, and audience members tell us her stylist constantly adjusted the waistband on the jumpsuit as if they were trying to hide something. And with that pic above...of a seemingly round belly....we're officially putting Tamar on Preggers Watch. We're not making any declarations or anything...just Watching.... When asked about working with her husband, the "Love & War" singer said, "It's a whole lot.com." But also added that Vince is very romantic and she's the one who wants to talk about work all the time....not him. She said she doesn't have an answer for when the album Love and War will come out because Vince pushed it back. But added that if it were up to her, she would have leaked it by now. And don't expect any features on the album. She said, "It's all Tay Tay."
Before she performed, she and Vince played a love game called "Know Your Boo." Watch Tamar and Vince's interview here:
BONUS: Tamar Braxton explains how to win a woman's heart with the small things in life.
If Tay Tay makes a pregnancy announcement soon....you know who called it first! Photos via Getty Images/Courtesy of BET Networks  |
| VIDEO FAB: Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z 's "Suit & Tie" (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Posted: 14 Feb 2013 10:46 AM PST Fresh off their 2013 GRAMMY performance, Justin Timberlake just dropped his official video for "Suit & Tie" with his homie Jay-Z. Check out their vintage visuals inside.... JT is on his comeback tip, and he's back to chillin' in that blue eyed soul lane again. In his first video off his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience (March 19), the former boy bander now newlywed is featured in black & white while performing at a nightclub. Hov walks up on stage to spit his lines while puffing on a cigar. And the fellas vibe out. Check out the David Fincher-directed video, shot a few weeks ago in L.A., below: We feelin' it?
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| Posted: 14 Feb 2013 10:01 AM PST
Celebs were all over L.A. yesterday for two big fashion events. TopShop/TopMan officially opened in the west coast city, and celebs flocked to the store's party to celebrate. Plus, a big Tommy Hilfiger L.A. Flagship store opening party went down.
Pics inside... Fresh off some drama at JFK airport with TSA pushing them PAST security, Kim & Kanye bumped their way to the Topshop Topman LA Opening Party at Cecconi's West Hollywood last night. Kimmy covered her growing baby bump with a feathery frock and leather pants. And Kanye threw on a real shirt and his leather pants as well. Fab chick Christina Milian looked great in a sequin crop top and peachy trousers with a sheen. Loves this look. Not sure what that fat diamond on that ring finger is all about though...
Chris Brown got into the V-Day spirit with a red heart over his chest. He later met up with Rihanna to go party it up at their fave nightspot. And is also caught up in legal drama as it was just reported that he and Drake are now suing EACH OTHER over that NYC Greenhouse nightclub brawl from a while back. TMZ has the story. Jennifer Lopez kept it futuristic with her look: Lots going on here with this look...and we kinda like it.
Actress KeKe Palmer made her way to the event. Not loving this dress though. Solange & her 'fro made their way to the event in a longer dress than the night before at her sis' Premiere. Lionel Richie and his "date" hit the event.
Oh hey LaToya. "Idol" judge Randy Jackson kicked it with his co-star Ryan Seacrest. And will.i.am was also in the mix.
Over at the Tommy Hilfiger LA. Flagship Store opening: Swizz Beatz threw on his white blazer for the fresh occasion. And his wife Alicia Keys was pretty in red: Nice. She knows what flatters her bod. Olympian Allison Felix kept it chic in a blue suit and sheer paneled top as she posed with Mr. Hilfiger himself. Estelle also rocked a cute looked while posing it up with the man of the hour. I don't knw what Estelle has changed in her style department recently, but whatever--or whoever--it is....keep 'em. Love this look. "ET" correspondent Rocsi rocked a cute flirty dress for the event.
J.Lo pulled double fashion duty hitting up this event after the Topshop/Topman party.
Former "CSI" actor and Jumping The Broom star Gary Dourdan escaped all his legal problems for a bit to hit up the carpet.
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