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- COUPLEDOM: Meagan Good & Devon Franklin At The GROVE + John Legend's FIANCEE Chrissy Teigen REVEALS WEDDING PLANS
- K. Michelle DISHES To THE BREAKFAST CLUB On Getting Her HEART BROKEN By Knicks Baller J.R. Smith, Says She Thinks Mimi Faust's New Man Is GAY
- Usher Surprises Clive Davis On "Katie" As Clive Reveals His Own BISEXUALITY
- BIRTHDAY SUIT: Rihanna Flaunts Her Tiny Bikini In Hawaii
- MUSIC FAB: Mariah Carey's "Almost Home"
- Alicia Keys Talks Married Life With Swizz & Baby Egypt Kissing Blue Ivy On "The Wendy Show"
- SNEAK PEEK: Rihanna's ELLE UK Cover Shoot
- FASHION NEWS: Andre Leon Talley DENIES That He's Leaving "VOGUE" + Big Sean Pushes Out A Fashion Line
- *UPDATED* Dwight Howard--MORE PROOF Surfaces That THIS Is His Baby & Baby's Mother?
- CANCELLED: The PLUG Gets PULLED On "Starter Wives Confidential"
| Posted: 19 Feb 2013 08:50 AM PST Meagan Good and Devon Franklin were spotted out and about in the LA area yesterday while Chrissy Teigen gushed about her wedding plans to John Legend. Find out more inside.... Minister/Producer Devon Franklin was spotted walking through The Grove yesterday with his laid back yet always gorge wife Meagan Good. While Meagan is starring on NBC's "Deception," Devon has been traveling the country on the lecture circuit. Today, he tweeted about the talk he's doing at Princeton Theological Seminary.
And in other couples news..... Sports Illustrated model Chrissy Teigen talked to New York Magazine about her upcoming nupitals to John Legend and revealed there are a few undecided factors. “I have four wedding dresses at this point and no location.” She added, “We’ve been together for almost seven years. We were going to get married in Tennessee at a beautiful farm, but we overhauled it. I can’t ever make up my mind.” And John is no help in that department. “He doesn’t care,” she said. “The worst part is he won’t look at my dresses and tell me if he likes them. He refuses to see them, but I want to know what shape he wants. I might come out in the most ridiculous thing ever, and he’s going to be like ‘Oy, what have I done?’” We would surely hope he won't look at the dresses. By the way, several of Chrissy's wedding dresses are by Vera Wang so it seems that she has a favorite designer. Photos via Zodiac/VLNY/ Splash News/PCN  |
| Posted: 19 Feb 2013 07:52 AM PST "LAHH ATL" star K. Michelle chopped it up with The Breakfast Club this morning where she spilled the deets on her split from New York Knick J.R. Smith, her upcoming album being all about him and what she thinks about Mimi Faust's new man. Get the deets inside.... Singer and fiesty reality star K. Michelle stopped by The Breakfast Club yesterday (and it aired this morning) where she talked about her upcoming album on Atlantic Records called Rebellious Soul. The pretty gal revealed that the entire album is about her "relationship" with NY Knicks star J.R. Smith. "That whole album is about that boy [JR Smith]. When dudes use us for coochie, I use them for songs." Ha! She added that she got her her heart broken in the end. "Yeah, man he played me. I was in love. I was so open dude, I was ready to cook breakfast naked. I was ready to sit down. I was very sincere." She says the last straw was when he posted some nasty comments about her on Twitter, trying to intentionally hurt her feelings. After that...she was done. However, she says he gave her enough material for three albums. Damn! K. revealed that she is dating someone new, but she won't speak about it publicly. Though she is not in a committed relationship with him yet, she says she feels like she already shares enough of her personal life and wants to keep her love life private. Another reason she is keeping it private is that she doesn't want to have a high body count (sexually speaking) in the industry. Because we all know how that goes. And she mentioned her friendship with Keyshia Cole saying that they talk on the phone a lot. When asked about Keyshia dissing Michelle Williams, she said she knows that Keyshia is a nice person and was only throwing shots because she had felt like Michelle had dissed her earlier. (Does Michelle even know who Keyshia is?) The reality star also confirmed that she's in the middle of taping the second season of "LAHH: ATL" and she's already cursed out most of her castmates. No surprise there. Oh, and she revealed her thoughts on Mimi Faust's new man. "Mimi has a new boyfriend, I think he’s downlow. That’s my opinion. Normal stuff I wouldn’t be in the middle of. I really just wanna be in the studio." We weren't going to say anything, but since K. did.....
Listen to the full interview here:
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| Usher Surprises Clive Davis On "Katie" As Clive Reveals His Own BISEXUALITY Posted: 19 Feb 2013 07:07 AM PST Usher will make a surprise appearance for his mentor Clive Davis on today's upcoming taped episode of "Katie". But it's what Clive reveals in his new memoir, which he's now on a media tour for, that has everybody's eyebrows raised.
Check out one of music's biggest head honchos, Clive, revealing his bisexuality... Usher jetted into NYC early just to surprise the man who created the label where he got his start, Clive Davis. The 80-year-old recording industry exec has written his new memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life, and has opened up about his incredible career of being the man behind artists like Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and especially legends like Whitney Houston, Gil Scott Heron and Aretha Franklin. He also helped Babyface and L.A. Reid create LaFace records and Diddy create Bad Boy. So with such a prolific career, especially in R&B acts and Rock acts, we're sure there are some tales to be told. USHER said about Clive during the show:
In the memoir, Clive gives detail about Whitney Houston's denial of being drug addict and the interventions he says he attempted to stage. He also used the last 5 pages of his book to make a big reveal--that he's bisexual and is currently in a relationship with another man. USA Today reports:
Very interesting. He may speak about it on today's episode of "Katie." A preview is below:  |
| BIRTHDAY SUIT: Rihanna Flaunts Her Tiny Bikini In Hawaii Posted: 19 Feb 2013 06:23 AM PST It's the day before her 25th birthday, and Rihanna is living it up in a barely-there bikini in Hawaii. Pics inside of how your fave selfie-loving bikini babe is living the #bff life with her girl today.... Rih Rih's bestie Melissa just posted pics of the "Pour It Up" singer smoking out and teasing her followers with some revealing bikini pics from Hawaii: Melissa said, "My bitch bad lookin like a bag o money." And we can't disagree. ELLE UK cover girl Rihanna is rocking a peach Charlie "Andie" bikini ($330) for a little pre-birthday and pre-tour relaxation. And she has no qualms about showing it all. The pop chick Instagrammed her own pic from their private villa-rocking her Rihanna for River Island knitted crop top--saying, "already started celebrating MY birthday!!! Haa #PoItUpPoItUp":
Must be nice... Pics via Instagram  |
| MUSIC FAB: Mariah Carey's "Almost Home" Posted: 19 Feb 2013 05:54 AM PST Mariah Carey latest single "Almost Home" from the forthcoming film Oz The Great and Powerful has been released. Listen to it inside....
Our fave snappy songstress Mariah Carey has just released her latest track “Almost Home.” It's a generic mid-tempo ballad that's supposed to uplift....but it doesn't get good until nearly three minutes into the track when Mariah unleashes "the voice." The track was co-written by Mariah and Simone Porter, Justin Gray, and Lindsey Ray and produced by Stargate. Fashion photographer David LaChapelle has signed on to direct the video which will drop March 8....the same day the movie Oz The Great and Powerful hit theaters. The new MC single leads the film's soundtrack.
Listen to "Almost Home" below:  |
| Alicia Keys Talks Married Life With Swizz & Baby Egypt Kissing Blue Ivy On "The Wendy Show" Posted: 18 Feb 2013 03:05 PM PST The curvy Mrs. Keys-Beatz made her way to "The Wendy Show" and her interview and TV performance aired today. Check out Alicia dishing on her marriage to Swizz Beatz and the life of her baby boy Egypt inside.... Alicia Keys did a pre-taped appearance on "The Wendy Show" this morning. And it's too bad because we would have loved to hear a question about that All-Star halftime show from last night. But Alicia and Wendy chopped it up about marriage, the ways Alicia is a real mom like everyone else, and and Egypt's love for the piano. Alicia says she's pretty sure she wants more children at some point, and her favorite gift that she’s received from her husband, Swizz Beatz, is the tattoo he got of her face on his arm. Ouch! When Wendy asked her--sneakily we may add--exactly how she and Swizz got together and how long they dated before marriage, Alicia avoided the question by talking about why she fell in love with her husband. But she did reveal they first met way back when they were 16 and 17-years old. As for baby Egypt, he's walking everywhere now and loves to play the piano with mommy. Alicia revealed she indeed puts him in a car seat--with her driving the car--sometimes. And yes, they make everyday stops like Home Depot and she brings her son to the studio all the time. And she even dished on how she, Swizzy and Egypt go over to The Carters' house in Tribeca for some QT. And Egypt got in trouble for giving baby Blue Ivy a kiss. Sweet! Check out the interview below: And her "Brand New Me" performance: Pics: Wendy's Instagram  |
| SNEAK PEEK: Rihanna's ELLE UK Cover Shoot Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:11 PM PST Rihanna is the April cover girl for ELLE UK. And a sneak peek from her shoot just hit the net. Check it inside... The "Fresh Off The Runway" singer is all about fashion these days. She just debuted her first collection for River Island at London Fashion Week. And now, she gracing not one, but four, covers of the April 2013 issue of ELLE UK, according to her fan site. The fashion mag posted up this sneak peek today from the recent cover shoot in Paris. Rih snapped the pics with her short hair and rocked a series of monochrome outfits. The mag hits stands soon. BONUS: Here's some behind the scenes footage from her River Island fashion show from this weekend:
Photog: Mariano Vivanco  |
| Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:38 AM PST As he sets his sights on late-night television, it was reported that Andre Leon Talley had severed ties with VOGUE magazine...but he's denying that! Find out more about his next move inside and get deets on Big Sean's new fashion line....
Now that famed VOGUE Magazine contributing editor Andre Leon Talley plans to branch into late night television, it was rumored that he might be forced out of one of the most prestigious jobs in the fashion industry. It all started when ALT signed a production deal with production company Electus, which was brokered by Marc Beckman. Marc spoke about the signing saying, "We think a television platform is an ideal showcase for André’s personality to shine and bring together his amazing network of personal contacts, ranging from designers to musicians to politicians..." That's all fine and good that ALT wants to expand HIS brand, but the folks over at Page Six reported that VOGUE and Conde Nast have no desire to watch ALT or any other editor on their mast head spread their wings. One source said, “The powers that be aren’t huge fans of his television aspirations, and they want to sever all ties now." But of course this could simply be speculation and rumor since no one from Conde Nast has gone on the record to confirm ALT has left the building. In fact, Andre's rep denied the rumors and told the NY Post, "Andre is absolutely maintaining his relationship as a contributor . . . [He] has a number of projects in the works with Vogue and Condé Nast, and maintains a warm relationship with both.” Only time will tell how this will eventually play out....but do you think that ALT has what it takes to compete with comedians and late night hosts?
And in new clothing lines.... As fans wait for his anticipated sophomore album, Hall of Fame, rapper Big Sean just announced the official launch of Aura Gold, a fashion and lifestyle company. And the first label underneath it is an ode to his debut album as it's called Finally Famous. Featuring tees, sweatshirts and varsity jackets, Big Sean talked about the line saying, “Launching my own label is a dream come true for me. Even though I have a lot to learn about fashion and the industry, I do know what I like and the small details that make something stand out to me. I look forward to evolving the line with more colors, fabrications and offerings to show the other dimensions of my style progression over time.” The launch coincides with an appearance in at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for ProjectMVMNT this week to introduce Aura Gold’s fashion label "Finally Famous" and unveil the line’s Fall 2013 collection named The Black Collection. Congrats to Big Sean!
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| *UPDATED* Dwight Howard--MORE PROOF Surfaces That THIS Is His Baby & Baby's Mother? Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:26 AM PST Last year, an investigation was done by our homie Robert Littal of Black Sports Online about Lakers center/forward Dwight Howard and his many alleged babies and babies' mamas. Yes, way more than just former "Basketball Wives" star Royce Reed. And now, more proof may have surfaced to prove this cutie 2-year-old girl is his.
Deets inside...*UPDATED with Royce Reed's confirmation* Well what do we have here? The bible thumping, devout Christian with a wholesome "I believe in loyalty" image (so he tries to make us to believe) Dwight Howard has fathered this cutie patootie pictured above named Jayde? Here's the deal: Last March, BSO reported that goody goody Dwight actually has up to five children by five different mothers, most are a secret. Two have been confirmed--Royce with son Braylon and now, Hope Alexa with daughter Jayde. Hope, who lives in L.A., describes herself on her Facebook page as a Bikini competitor, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Model. BSO reports that she had Jayde in December 2010. And when they reached out to her about this story, chick deleted her whole Twitter page minutes later (but it's back up now). Sounds like she's hiding something. But nothing stays hidden for long. This brings us to the picture above that Hope posted to Instagram yesterday. Peep that framed picture in the background. If we didn't know any better--and we are pretty good with our skills of being nosy--we'd think that was Dwight Howard in that photo....chillin' with Jayde as a newborn. BSO previously confirmed--with a pic--that Hope has pics of her & Dwight on her fridge from when they were "dating". It's not out of the ordinary for a mother to keep a pic of her child's father around--in such a prominent place like the kitchen--so the child always knows what he looks like. Especially since it seems Dwight, who just played in last night's NBA All-Star game, is keeping as much distance as possible from his responsibilities, like fathering his (alleged) kids. More pics of Hope & Jayde:
That baby is too cute! There hasn't been any high profile drama yet between Hope & Dwight like there was with Royce. But time will tell... UPDATE: Just minutes ago, Royce Reed, the mother of the only child recognized publicly by Dwight, confirmed that Hope's daughter is indeed her son's sister. She tweeted the below pic she made of herself, Hope & another alleged BM:
So there you have it. Pics: Hope's Instagram  |
| CANCELLED: The PLUG Gets PULLED On "Starter Wives Confidential" Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:49 AM PST TLC has pulled the plug on "Starter Wives Confidential" and now Monica Taylor (Funkmaster Flex's ex) is speaking out about the show's end. Kinda. Read it inside....
Fans who fell in love with "Starter Wives Confidential" will have to go online to watch the remaining episodes as TLC has taken it off air. If you're wondeirng why the show won't air on television anymore, Monica Taylor, the "ex" of Funkmaster Flex wrote an open letter on her website to fans which listed a number of possible factors (including lawsuits, ratings, and outside fights) that proved to undermine the show. Looks like the exes of 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather and Maino will need to find another stream of income. Here's her letter:
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