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- SPOTTED: Amber Rose & Her Post-Baby Body Grab Lunch With Friends
- FINALE FAB: Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson & Aretha Franklin Make APPEARANCES On "American Idol's" STAR-STUDDED Season Ender (PICS & VIDEO)
- Kanye West's New "SNL" Promos...With His Band-Aid + He's Bringing Kim K. & The New Baby ON TOUR Months After The Birth?!
- MORE FAMILY SECRETS??!!: Jermaine Jackson RESPONDS To Taj Jacksons' CLAIMS Of SEXUAL ABUSE
- Monica Takes Her Baby Bump To Ludacris' Girlfriend Eudoxie's Birthday Celebration
- And The "American Idol" Winner Is....
- Rihanna Floats Around NYC In A Sexy SKY HIGH Split Dress, GOES IN On J.R. Smith Being "Thirsty"
- TV FAB: Nicki Minaj Remains MUM About Reportedly Leaving "Idol" + Lance Gross In New Trailer For NBC's "Crisis"
- Did Kelly Rowland's Ex-Fiance Roy Williams CONFIRM The Abuser She Was REALLY Talking About On "Dirty Laundry"?
- EVE TAKEOVER: The Rapstress Hits "Wendy", Rocks NY Post Fashion Shoot & "360" Magazine
- VIDEO FAB: TGT's "Sex Never Felt Better" + The Dream's "IV Play" Vid
| SPOTTED: Amber Rose & Her Post-Baby Body Grab Lunch With Friends Posted: 17 May 2013 08:47 AM PDT Amber Rose took a break from her newborn Sebastian to grab lunch with friends in L.A. yesterday. Check out pics of Wiz Khalifa's fiancee flaunting her curvy post-baby bod inside...
Baby Bash's mom made an appearance in all white in L.A. yesterday while grabbing some nosh. A new mom of a 3-month-old has gotta keep up her energy, so a yummy sandwich and tea from Urth Cafe is the perfect lunch.
Last weekend for Mother's Day, Amber gushed about her first Mother's Day and new mommyhood saying, "Being a Mom is such an amazing experience.... When u look at ur child & see urself in them. It's a whole new world. :-)". And she shouted out her mom-in-law to be, Wiz Khalifa's mom, saying, "Happy Mother's Day @OGJustPeachie I Luv u so much! Ur an Awesome Mom 2 Cam, the best Mother-in-law EVER & a kick ass Grandmom xoxo :-)". And Wiz got in on all the love saying to all the women in his life with these tweets, "Happy mothers day to all. Especially my mine and all the other beautiful babes i wuz raised by...And definately my wife @DaRealAmberRose for bein her first mothers day ever #Yay #Onmywayyhome #SebastiansMom". Sweet!
Photos: Splash  |
| Posted: 17 May 2013 08:05 AM PDT Last night, Candice Glover became the first female to be crowned the "Amercian Idol" in five years. Along the way, celebs like Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson and Aretha Franklin were there to cheer her on. See pics and performance from Mariah Carey and others inside.... As she showed off her baby bump and mother's glow, Tamar Braxton walked the red carpet last night for the Season 12 finale of "American Idol" where Candice Glover was crowned the winner. Tamar tweeted her support saying, 'Get it Candice! !! #REALSINGINGSTILLMATTERS' Meanwhile, as she prepares to give birth, Tamar is riding high on the charts with her breezy summer jam, "The One." The Queen of Soul, Aretha Frankin, also made an appearance on the show. Via satellite, the queen of soul belted out a medley of hits with a few of the female finalists. She told the two finalists, "Candice, tonight you are a winner, win or lose you are a winner, you and Kree both have promising careers." Watch Aretha perform with the top 5 female finalists here:
And former "AI" contestant turned Oscar-winner superstar Jennifer Hudson returned to perform with Candice. The two dueted with Natalie Cole's "Inseparable". Watch their performance here:
And then there's Mariah..... Mariah Carey made what might be her last appearance on "AI" (as a judge) last night. In true diva fashion (with a diamond microphone stand) Mariah performed a seven-minute medley of some of her biggest hits like only she can, including "Vision of Love", "Make it Happen" and "Hero" with fellow "AI" judge Randy Jackson on bass guitar. She also sang her latest hit "#Beautiful". In a feathered fishtail dress, adorned with crystals, Mimi rocked the stage BEFORE Jennifer Lopez. And with Nicki Minaj AND J Lo in the building, we would have loved to be a fly on the wall backstage. We're sure the diva-tensions were high.
Watch Mariah's performance here:
BONUS: Jennifer Lopez closed out the show with her latest single "Live It Up" featuring Pitbull. And in case you we wondering, Mariah "smiled" throughout the performance....because she knew we were watching. Gotta love her.
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| Posted: 17 May 2013 07:30 AM PDT Kanye West is the musical guest for this Saturday's season finale of "SNL". And he put on his straight face and band-aid for the new promos. Check 'em inside, plus the newest details about how 'Ye and Kim K. will be dealing with his touring schedule as soon as the baby is born....
Kanye stars in the new "SNL" promos with this weekend's host Ben Affleck and comedian/"SNL" star Fred Armisen. And he's rocking a band-aid to cover that scar from his pole walk-in incident. And he puts his dry humor we all have come to love on display. Check out Kanye as the musical guest on this Saturday night's season finale on NBC, 11:30p EST.
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about how Kim & Kanye will be handling his tour that kicks off just a couple months after ther baby is due. Some reports previously said Kim is "pissed" because he's deciding to actually go to work and tour. Now, TMZ says (in their usual captain save-a-Kim posting) that's not the case. Reportedly, the couple have already started scoping out soundproof hotel rooms with cribs in the rooms at every tour stop....because Kim & the baby are said to be going on tour too. And we can't say we're surprised. In other news, Kim was spotted in head to toe Givenchy yesterday...and folks around the net are in full discussion about why she insists on murdering her pregnant feet in all these heels. We know Givenchy makes flats...
Photos: NBC, INF Photos  |
| MORE FAMILY SECRETS??!!: Jermaine Jackson RESPONDS To Taj Jacksons' CLAIMS Of SEXUAL ABUSE Posted: 17 May 2013 06:40 AM PDT With Wade Robson suing the estate of Michael Jackson over sexual abuse allegations, MJ's nephew, Taj Jackson has come to Michael's defense and revealed some shocking allegations of his own. Sort out the sexual abuse allegations inside and see Jermaine Jackson's response... Choreographer Wade Robson, who's suing the estate of Michael Jackson over alleged sexual abuse, has been called a liar by MJ's nephew Taj Jackson. Taj, who lived at Neverland during the time Wade claims he was abused, took to Twitter to defend his uncle and revealed his own abusive childhood. Taj claims an uncle on his mom's side molested him and Michael Jackson came to his aid and comforted him. In fact, he included a handwritten note that MJ passed onto Taj's mom where he expressed concern and offered ways to help counsel Taj. Because MJ came to his aid during his own challenge and says he truly knows what a victim is, Taj says he knows Wade is a liar. On Twitter, he explained why he is chose to come forward with his own story of abuse and how he hopes it will show people a compassionate side of MJ.
Meanwhile.....Taj's claim that he was abused by an uncle (not one of the Jacksons) was news to the rest of the family. When TMZ approached Jermaine Jackson (or Jermaine Jacksun), he was totally shocked about Taj's revelation. This was his first time hearing about the Twitter post and he said he didn't watch Wade's "Today" show interview either. We're guessing when you're a part of the Jackson clan...it's hard to keep up with eveything that's going on. At least he did remember that it was Janet's birthday yesterday. Watch Jermaine's response to Taj's revelation here:
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| Monica Takes Her Baby Bump To Ludacris' Girlfriend Eudoxie's Birthday Celebration Posted: 17 May 2013 05:56 AM PDT Monica is taking her new baby belly out in ATL for everyone to see. And last night, she and her hubby Shannon Brown celebrated her cousin Ludacris' girlfriend Eudoxie's birthday with LeToya Luckett and more. Check oout all the cute pics inside... Singer Monica was fabulous in green last night as she partied it up with fam and friends. She gushed about her friends saying: "I truly do love these ladies great friends are what I call family @eudoxiee @letoyaluckett & #BabyLove" The crew celebrated Eudoxie's b-day double-date style before heading out to the Fast & The Furious 6 ATL screening.
The Browns cuddled up for some QT. Ne-Yo's fiancee Monyetta posed it up with Mo's baby belly.
And Eudoxie had her cake and ate it too. And on her actual b-day a few days ago, she posted a poc of her shopping spree, funded by her man Luda: She said, "Trying to do some bday damage per DADDY's request. #itsmybirthday" Must be real nice....
Photos: Monica's Instagram, Eudoxie's Instagram  |
| And The "American Idol" Winner Is.... Posted: 16 May 2013 07:10 PM PDT The winner of "American Idol" season 12 has just been revealed. Find out who it is inside.... Congrats to Candice Glover! The soulful fab chick has just been crowned the newest American Idol! The 23-year-old hails from St. Helena Island, South Carolina. And she's about to take Hollywood by storm. Pushing through the tears she sang what will be her new single, "I Am Beautiful," as the finale wrapped. As the champ, Candice gets a $1 million dollar recording contract and much more. By the way, Candice tried out three times for "Idol". This time was the charm. Get ready to see and hear much more from this persistent YBF chick. Congrats! Watch her win below:
Photos: Fox  |
| Rihanna Floats Around NYC In A Sexy SKY HIGH Split Dress, GOES IN On J.R. Smith Being "Thirsty" Posted: 16 May 2013 05:42 PM PDT Rihanna knows how to work the sidewalk catwalk. This afternoon in NYC, the "Right Now" singer made her way to her awaiting SUV rocking a River Island maxi dress with a sky high split, a bright scarf on her head, and some words for Knicks baller J.R. Smith...
When pics surfaced of Rihanna partying it up at Greenhouse over a week ago--with J.R. Smith lurking in her VIP section--rumors started swirling that the twosome were a new item...in one way or another. But like most rumors, it didn't hold much water as Rihanna was barely seen, if ever, even speaking to J.R. that night. And it appears she's had enough of people accusing her of having a relationship with him. AND she's done with people blaming her for his lackluster playoff capabilities. So she replied to a Knicks fan who went at her about J.R. And if this doesn't clear the air, we don't know what does:
Not desert thirsty ni**a! Dayyuuuuum. Anywho, the Knicks are down 3-1 in this round of the playoffs and ish isn't looking good. Check out more pics of Rih holding her own this afternoon:
The Randomness: 1. That damn Chris Bosh. He may possibly be fined for this "ass-eating-like" move he pulled during Wednesday night's game against the Bulls. He makes it SO easy. STORY
Photos: SPLASH/EliteDaily.com
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| Posted: 16 May 2013 03:23 PM PDT Nicki Minaj has yet to comment on reports that she's leaving "American Idol," all on the heels of reports that the entire judges' panel was fired. Things are looking to be more and more true.
Deets inside, plus Lance Gross' first trailer for the upcoming NBC show "Crisis"... A few days ago a report hit the net that all the judges on the Idol" panel were fired. Soon after, Randy Jackson put in his resignation letter saying he was choosing to "leave" in order to focus on his own projects. Now, Nicki Minaj is rumored to be leaving, despite "Idol" reps denying anyone was fired. Did the network & "Idol" head honchos give the judges the opportunity to leave on their own to save face from getting fired? That's what it seems like. Us Weekly reported yesterday that she indeed had decided not to return next season.
We reached out to Nicki's rep about the report, and everyone mum. Interestingly, a source in her camp told us the rumor of all judges getting fired and/or leaving was false just a few days ago. Maybe they weren't aware.... Either way, Nicki hasn't said anything about the matter yet. So we're putting our money on the fact that "Idol" wants to do a total makeover of the judges' panel, and there's no room for a Barb.
In other news, hottie Lance Gross is about to return to TV. The "House of Payne" actor will be starring in NBC's new drama called "Crisis." Lance plays a Secret Service Agent on his first day on the job, which is protecting the President of the United States' son. The first trailer has emerged, and we're kinda loving it already. Lance tweeted his excitement saying:
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| Posted: 16 May 2013 01:40 PM PDT After yesterday's heartfelt release of her new single "Dirty Laundry" hit the net, folks have been puzzled about who exactly Kelly Rowland was speaking of when she confessed about her abusive past with an ex.
The first person that came to most people's minds was her ex-fiancee, former Cowboy baller Roy Williams. But he says today it wasn't him, and he revealed who the abuser very well could have been.... Kelly Rowland exposed her heart and her past yesterday on her newest track "Dirty Laundry." For the first time, her fans heard her story about her bittersweet "envy" of her sis Beyonce's career taking off, as well as the abusive relationship she suffered from. This verse made everyone take notice:
Who was she speaking of? Most people thought Roy Williams, her former NFL fiancee. Remember when they were in Modern Bride magazine taking pics like this like, forever ago: The two called off their wedding around the same time this issue came out. But Roy tweeted today their break up was not because of abuse. Because he IS NOT the culprit. He said:
And in response to someone tweeting him saying they thought it was actually her other ex, Cuda Love, Roy said:
Hmmm. Sounds like a confirmation to us. As for Cuda (pictured below in the middle), you'll remember him from the late 90's and early 2000's when he was getting shouted out on every other song by Mase. He also managed both Mase and Cam'Ron. Cuda hasn't put out any public statement confirming or denying the accusation. Neither has Kelly. For now, she's simply letting her music speak for itself and has gotten things off her chest. And we applaud her for it. Kel's album Talk A Good Game is in stores June 18th.
Photos: Kliv27's Instagram/Modern Bride/FAME
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| EVE TAKEOVER: The Rapstress Hits "Wendy", Rocks NY Post Fashion Shoot & "360" Magazine Posted: 16 May 2013 12:30 PM PDT The blonde bombshell is no longer a pitbull in a skirt. At least she doesn't look that part. The 2013 Eve is girly, fashionable, damn fabulous, and pretty freakin' gorge. And we're loving how open she is about her love for her man and the trials of her career.
Check out the independent woman on a promo spree to push her newest album LipLock inside... 11 years after the release of her last album, Eve finally released her long awaited LipLock LP yesterday. And she did so independently on her own label From The Rib. The 34-year-old fashionista has been on a full out promo spree rocking fashion shoots and magazine covers and interviews. Her latest--a cover and spread for 360 Magazine's Art & Design issue. She's giving hair, face and body while being shot by photographer Ron Contarsy. The cover is above, and she's looking modelicious in the rest of the spread, styled by fashion editor Apuje Kalu: Loving everything about this. Check out the full spread and 360's new issue HERE.
The "She Bad Bad" rapper also rocked a new spring fashion shoot for the NY Post. And she's looking great in every look she shot:
This style change up is EVERYTHING for E-V-E. Work.
And this morning, Eve hit up "The Wendy Show" in a sexy purple leopard curve hugging dress and a hot gold choker necklace by Monika Chang: She revealed that while her tv show "Eve" is currently in reruns on TV One, she misses that sitcom life and it was the best time of her life. She also reveals that while she has a track record of dating menn with major money (that African prince and now her "baby" as she called him, Maximillion), she can make her own money. She's learned from her mistakes of bad record label deals and contracts, and she simply knows what type of lifestyle she wants to maintain. Eve reiterated that she's ready to pop out some babies. And living in London with her British boo has been fabulous. As for whether she's spoken to her former Ruff Ryders mate, DMX, thats a No. But she says she'll always be there for him if he needs her. Her album, LipLock, is in stores now. And it's got features from Missy, Swizz, Dawn Richard and more. So go cop that!
Photos: 360 Magazine, NY Post  |
| VIDEO FAB: TGT's "Sex Never Felt Better" + The Dream's "IV Play" Vid Posted: 16 May 2013 11:19 AM PDT TGT is on the scene with their new video. Yep, they're really making this group thing happen. Check out Tank, Ginuwine & Tyrese show the ladies why "Sex Never Felt Better" inside, plus The Dream delivers his sexy "IV Play" video...
TGT is readying a summer tour and a new album where the fellas are bringing back old school R&B, one lip lick and tuxedo at a time. Their brand new "Sex Never Felt Better" video, directed by Matt Alonzo, is the first single from TGT’s forthcoming album, 3 KINGS, slated for release July 23rd. And the visuals are throwback to the R&B we're used to. The trio kicks off their tour June 26th in Oakland. You feelin' this? Meanwhile, the fellas hit up Hot 97's morning show today and revealed how they're going to split up all that groupie love on the road: Tank said he's extremely picky and analyzes women down to their cuticles, so there's not someone for him in every city. Ginuwine remained quiet since he's been married to Sole for years.
The Dream also dropped his brand new video for his album title track "IV Play." Check it below:
Dream does his flossy usual of hopping out of a helicopter with scantilly clad lady while big booty chicks get their dance on. The X-directed video is his most recent offering for his upcoming IV Play album. And just like with previous albums, he's got subtle odes to R.Kelly and the R&B genre all over this LP. It drops May 28th.  |
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