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- ARRESTED! Chad Ochocinco LOCKED UP For PAROLE VIOLATION...And He Also Claims He Has ZERO Income For Child Support!
- BRAND NEW MUSIC: K. Michelle's "V.S.O.P" Single
- ON THE SET: Meagan Good Braves The Rain On "Anchorman 2" Set
- LOCKED OUT: Kordell Stewart CHANGED THE LOCKS On Porsha...Forcing Her to Back Home To Mommy!
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Prince ROCKS OUT, Gets Intro'd By Erykah Badu & Janelle Monae
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCES: Akon & Ne-Yo With David Guetta + J.Lo & Pitbull + Will.I.Am * Justin Bieber
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne's "High School"
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Miguel's "Adorn"
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Chris Brown's "Fine China"
- 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCES: Bruno Mars' "Treasure" + Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop"
- RED CARPET FAB: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards! (PICS)
- EVENT FAB: Plaxico Burress Launches His New Collection With Wife Tiffany + Frank Ski's B-Day Party With Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tameka Raymond & More
- BACK IN THE STUDIO: Jay-Z Taps Drake For Possible Upcoming Album + Janet Jackson Dishes On New Project & Love For Kendrick Lamar
- GRADUATION FAB! Kerry Washington Gives Commencement Address At Her Alma Mater GWU + President Obama Tells Morehouse College During Commencement Speech, "Racism Is No Excuse For Not Excelling"
- COUPLED UP: Marques Houston & Girlfriend Marlena Campbell On A Dinner Date At Mr. Chow
| Posted: 20 May 2013 09:02 AM PDT Former NFL star Chad Ochocinco was JUST hauled off to jail after a judge in Florida determined he was in violation of his parole. Find out why Chad's behind bars inside.... Earlier this morning, Chad Ochocinco appeared before a Broward County judge in Florida after allegedly violating his parole that originallu stemmed from a 2012 arrest for a domestic violence dispute with now ex-wife Evelyn Lozada. According to TMZ, a judge determined that Chad had indeed violated his parole after he "...failed to report to his probation officer on 2 occasions AND failed to show proof of enrollment in a domestic violence education class." Chad has been jailed and his bail will be set momentarily. But....there's more. Chad's also in dire financial straits since he no longer commands a baller's salary, yet's he STILL obligated to make $5,420 per month child support payments to baby momma Amanda Pearson! Unfortuantely...he can't really afford them. In recently filed court documents, Chad is begging the courts to reduce his obligations now that he "finds himself without a contract and without a team. Simply [I am] unemployed." We know America loves a redemption story....but Chad has a steep hill to climb. Totally broke after being one of the cockiest and flashiest NFLers in the league? Chile cheese....
Photo: TMZ  |
| BRAND NEW MUSIC: K. Michelle's "V.S.O.P" Single Posted: 20 May 2013 08:25 AM PDT TheYBF.com has the first official listen of K. Michelle's lead single off her debut studio album Rebellious Soul. Check out the soon-to-be-summer banger "V.S.O.P" inside... It's no wonder she's separating herself from "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta." This chick's got serious talent and wants to be taken just as seriously for her art. And we're not mad at that. After garnering tons of fans as a mixtape R&B artist, K.Michelle is ready to be officially official. She's performing all over the country offering up a a voice that won't quit. And now she's gearing up to release her hot new upcoming debut studio album. While we love the K.Michelle table shakes, it's all about her music now. Her first official single, "V.S.O.P", is an uptempo ballad produced by Pop & Oak. And it samples one of our fave classics, Debra Laws' "Very Special." K. sings a chorus that plays on the Hennessy drink of the same name and it's all about catering to her boo:
Check out "V.S.O.P" below: We're loving it. Are you? K. is set to drop her appropriately titled Rebellious Soul July 30th. And "V.S.O.P" is available on iTunes now: atlr.ec/kmvsop!  |
| ON THE SET: Meagan Good Braves The Rain On "Anchorman 2" Set Posted: 20 May 2013 07:35 AM PDT The effortlessly gorge Meagan Good has landed on her feet after the cancellation of her NBC show "Deception." She's gearing up for her role in Anchorman: The Legend Continues. And she was spotted on the rainy NYC set over the weekend.... Before heading into hair and wardrobe, Mrs. Good, or Mrs. Franklin for that matter, was spotted on the set of the Anchorman sequel. Chick was rocking a head wrap and a lounge style t-shirt, leggings & sneakers, with her own umbrella holder. Not getting that hair wet for nothing! Not mad at that. The 31-year-old cutie was a busy bee on set this weekend, along with a hilariously vintage Drake. Meagan also hopped a super early flight this morning. We hope she's on her way to shoot the Think Like A Man sequel since they started filming last week. Time will tell...
Photos: SPLASH  |
| LOCKED OUT: Kordell Stewart CHANGED THE LOCKS On Porsha...Forcing Her to Back Home To Mommy! Posted: 20 May 2013 06:40 AM PDT Former NFL baller Kordell Stewart is playing hard ball with estranged wife Porsha Stewart (Williams). This dude recently changed the locks on their mansion and is NOT providing her with keys! Get deets on Porsha moving back home to her mom inside.... "RHOA" star Porsha Stewart, who's gone back to her maiden name, Porsha Williams, filed documents with family court in Georgia, according to TMZ, revealing that she had to move back in with her mom after her estranged husband, Kordell Stewart, changed the locks! We've been following the Stewart's nasty divorce for weeks now and we've come to the realization that Kordell DOES NOT do well with communication. You'll recall Porsha found out about the divorce through social media and it seems that she only found out about the locks being changed AFTER she tried to get into the damn house. Sad. Porsha's lawyers did reach out to Kordell's legal team for keys...but they haven't provided any. It sure seems like they're making it hard for the former pastor as Kordell wouldn't even attend mediation sessions, calling them a "waste of everyone's time." Y'all know Pastor Porsha's faith is being tested as we speak. We feel you girl. For her part, Porsha wants a new set of keys (that actually work) or money to find a "suitable alternative residence." Message to Kordell, "You can't win when you dirty" (in our NeNe Leakes' voice).  |
| 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Prince ROCKS OUT, Gets Intro'd By Erykah Badu & Janelle Monae Posted: 19 May 2013 09:07 PM PDT Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae introduced the most talented icon of the evening at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Prince. We've got video inside... "Q.U.E.E.N." singers Erykah and Janelle showed up looking like perfection at Sunday night's BBMA's at the MGM Grand to introduce their idol, Prince. Check out their salute to him above.
And you can check out Prince's full performance that closed out the show above. Nothing can top the Purple Pne and his electric guitar...
Photo: SassyDweeb's Instagram
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| Posted: 19 May 2013 08:43 PM PDT
Jennifer Lopez came out the gate swinging tonight at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Feathers, sequins and all. Check out her "Live It Up' performance with Pitbull, plus will.i.am and Justin Bieber and David Guetta with Ne-Yo and Akon inside.... Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull indeed did their best to "Live It Up" on stage at the MGM Grand tonight. Check out J.Lo's newest performance for her dance anthem above.
will.i.am and Justin Bieber did a futuristic style performance of "#thatPOWER." off will's #WillPower album.
And David Guetta got his EMD on for "Play Hard" with Ne-Yo & Akon. Check out everybody getting their neon and electro-dance music on above.  |
| 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne's "High School" Posted: 19 May 2013 08:18 PM PDT So Nicki Minaj took the stage at the MGM Grand in Vegas tonight. And she gave everyone at (and watching) the 2013 Billboard Music Awards a parting gift....visions of her ASSets thrown all in the camera.
Check out the performance inside... While performing "High School" with Lil Wayne, we were actually about to give Nicki props for actually having a hot stage presence we hadn't seen with her yet. But then the Best Rap Artist winner took it to the ratchet ASStasticness, her usual lap dance, and private pat downs that we maybe liked...but definitely cringed about. Those pre-teen Barbs are gonna have lots of new dance moves for summer school... Clutch ya pearls and watch the vid above....  |
| 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Miguel's "Adorn" Posted: 19 May 2013 07:18 PM PDT Miguel killed the stage (almost literally) as usual at tonight's 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Check out his performance of "Adorn" at the MGM Grand in Vegas... Miguel stuck with his bonafide hit "Adorn" off his second studio album Kaleidoscope Dream for his BBMA performance tonight. And we are not mad. The sexy crooner added a few different touches to the song for a fresh performance. And after a failed semi-stage dive ended with him kicking two women accidentally, he still managed to play it off. Check out the performance below: The slam heard around the internet: By the way, one of the women who was kicked was interviewed backstage. And she's doing just fine....holding an ice pack:
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| 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Chris Brown's "Fine China" Posted: 19 May 2013 06:59 PM PDT Chris Brown returned to the Billboard Awards stage tonight to perform his hit single "Fine China." The heavily Michael Jackson-influenced choreography was on point as usual, but folks are raising their eyebrows at his singing tonight. Check out the performance for yourself inside....
As usual, Chris Brown delivered a hot performance for his track "Fine China". Probably going to be one of the hottest of the night. And if you feel like you're watching the "Bad" video mixed with "Thriller," you're not far off. The creative directors for the performance (and for the video) were Rich & Tone Talauega, who were Michael Jackson's creative directors/choreographers. And they're currently the creative directors for the MJ One Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas premiering this month. So while the dance breaks were totally on point as expected, we gotta ask. Should Chris back off those ciggies and that partying? Because the singing.... *UPDATE* Chris tweeted after his performance, "Lil hoarse for the performance but it happens. Good sh-t otherwise."  |
| 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCES: Bruno Mars' "Treasure" + Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" Posted: 19 May 2013 06:45 PM PDT Bruno Mars opened up the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight at the MGM Grand in Vegas with his song "Treasure". And he kept it high energy and hot as usual. Check out his performance inside, plus Macklemore and Ryan Lewis setting off the Wynn across the street with their hit "Thrift Shop"...
Bruno's always good for a true high energy true "performer" style performance. While taking after the likes of James Brown and the Motown era, Bruno and his band killed the stage in red suits and perfect harmonies with "Treasure". Check it out for yourselves above. And rap newcomer who's gaining popularity grassroots style, Macklemore, teamed up with producer Ryan Lewis once again for their big hit "Thrift Shop." They performed in a different location to add some diversity to the show, so they rocked out at the Wynn Las Vegas. They also ended up winning Best Rap Song tonight. Love that damn song. It's catchy. Sue us.  |
| RED CARPET FAB: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards! (PICS) Posted: 19 May 2013 06:15 PM PDT Celebs are in Las Vegas tonight for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. And we've got the fab YBF folks who are taking on the red (blue) carpet. Pics and live stream inside... Before the big show hosted by comedian Tracy Morgan, celebs made their fabulous arrivals at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena live from Las Vegas.
Hottie Kelly Rowland was a stunner in silver in her Rami Al Ali gown with a front slit. This dress just screamed YES. New parents Wiz Khalifa, in Balmain and BOY, and Amber Rose, in Gucci and Tom Ford, hit the carpet. Wiz dished on the carpet about how having baby Sebastian has influenced his music, saying:
And the best thing about being a dad?
And don't worry...he and Amber always fight over who's changing the diaper she says. Nicki Minaj ht the carpet looking hot in red. She kept the hair in sexy curls yet not over the top. And she kept her makeup understated. Looks like the girl who nabbed Best Rap Artist at the top of the show is learning and growing.
Nice chic look for her.
Chris Brown hit the carpet before performing "Fine China" (and we'll get to THAT performance later). And just like Chris, Jason Derulo flew solo for the night. Wonder where his boo Jordin is... Akon hit the carpet before he takes the stage tonight with David Guetta.
The glamourpuss that is Jennifer Lopez stunned once again on the carpet in a golden sheer Zuhair Murad gown and Louboutins. Hair was kept simple and so was the makeup. And her other Will.i.Am hit the carpet in silver sparkling loafers and burgundy pants. No surprise there.
Shaun Robinson kept it sleek in a fab gold cocktail dress. And "ET" correspondent Rocsi Diaz rocked her little black dress perfectly with nude Louboutin pumps and a messy beach wave bob. very cute.
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| Posted: 19 May 2013 05:28 PM PDT There were parties galore this weekend. And we've got all the pics of two from Atlanta to NYC. Check out Frank Ski's birthday bash down in the ATL, plus NFL baller Plaxico Burress launching his own clothing collection with his wife Tiffany front and center inside..
Former V103 host Frank Ski had all his celeb friends over to his restaurant to celebrate his birthday this weekend. And Keshia Knight Pulliam kept it cute in a purple cocktail dress, her Chanel purse and nude pumps. Lisa Wu was there too. Is something going on with her these days? Something seems a bit...off. Just askin'.... Keshia also kicked it with V103 host Big Tigger. Tameka Raymond was there and posed it up with Frank Ski's wife Tanya. Marvin Sapp made sure to throw up the Yo to rep his Frat. Jazze Pha and his crew were there. So was actor Michael Jai White.
And Jeezy kicked it with radio personality Rashan Ali.
Over in NYC, Plaxico Burress celebrated the official launch of his new menswear accessories line, The Plaxico Burress Collection, at the XVI Lounge in Manhattan: He arrived with his wife Tiffany who stood by him through his entire stint in jail and played the ultra supportive wife. Tiff also popped up with her sister and she hit the carpet to show off her jewels. Pretty.
Plaxico showed off his menswear collection for the party guests.
His publicist BJ Coleman was on hand and posed it up with former "BBW" star Meeka Claxton. She looked cute in leather shorts. Plax showed off his socks with stylist Phillip Bloch.
Everybody poured it up to celebrate. And Amanda Diva also stopped by to take pics and show some love. Fab times all around.
Photogs: Paras Griffin/G Paras Photography , Johnny Nunez  |
| Posted: 19 May 2013 03:38 PM PDT Looks like both Jay-Z and Janet Jackson are returning to the studio to create brand new projects. Check out how Ms. Jackson says she's celebrating 20 years after the janet album, and who Jay's cooking up music with in the lab... Hip Hop Producer Lenny S (Kodak Lens) spilled the tea on some new music comign out the Roc Nation camp. And it looks like it's all for a new upcoming album from Mr. Carter. Lenny posted a pic of Jay, rocking a Soulland brand "BOURGEOISIE" shirt, in the studio with Drake today working on some new music. He said, "Warning: Please be very afraid of the music we're working on. OVO x ROCNATION." The two also collabo'd on "Light Up" on Drake's Thank Me Later album. We'll see how this new collabo sounds...
And last week, Lenny also posted a pic of Jay working with rapper Raekwon. Looks like some classic ish is on the way...
And in other comeback news, Janet Jackson is working on a new project. Woot! Nope, she didn't let her brand new (secret) marriage and recent muslim conversion halt her music career. She told Billboard on the anniversary of her janet album yesterday about her new project, the artists she's feeling, and how she feels about being two decades in with one of the most iconic albums (7x platinum) of all time.
And she says about releasing her first project since 2008's Discipline:
We'll be (impatiently) waiting....
Photos: @KodakLens' Instagram/Fame  |
| Posted: 19 May 2013 12:33 PM PDT Today was full of college graduation commencement speeches from two of everyone's fave YBFers. Kerry Washington headed back to her alma mater of George Washington University in Washington, DC. And President Obama became the first sitting President to give a commencement speech in the stage of Georgia since the 1930's. And he made it memorable.
Check out pics and video inside... After graduating from GWU with a degree in Theater back in 1998, the "Scandal" star brought her new found Hollywood power back to her alma mater this morning to deliver the commencement address. She tweeted this AM:
Oh, and we can now call her Dr. Washington. Before her speech, Kerry received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the University!
She was spotted talking to graduates and students afterwards around campus. And from what we hear, she had everyone star struck. Here's video of her receiving her Honorary Doctorate and her 20 minute commencement speech to the graduates:
And down in Atlanta today, the pouring rain didn't stop President Obama from making his way to the prestigious HBCU Morehouse College to deliver the commencement address: He was seen fixing his tie (swag on 1000) after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University. Nice! He gave an amazing speech (as usual) that lasted 30 minutes telling the graduates of the all-male college that racism is no excuse for not excelling.
Preach! Check out video below:
Congrats to all the 2013 Graduates!! Photos: @GWPeterK's Twiter, therealkpike's Twitter, iamblessed's tumblr, Keshia Mae Jeantel  |
| COUPLED UP: Marques Houston & Girlfriend Marlena Campbell On A Dinner Date At Mr. Chow Posted: 19 May 2013 11:35 AM PDT Singer Marques Houston was spotted out on a date night with his girlfriend Marlena yesterday in L.A. Check out pics of the twosome all cuddled up inside... Yes, Marques Houston is still making music these days. And the former Immature/IMX group member released his new single "Speechless" recently off his upcoming Famous album dropping this summer. But he took a break from his musical comeback attempt last night to take his girlfriend, fashion interestee (our name for the endless chicks who call themselves stylists but have no actual clients to show for it) Marlena Campbell, out to Mr. Chow for dinner. The two held hands and got all hugged up while waiting outside. And they seem to be extra close--traveling on vacays together and spending weekends with his fam (they hit up his brother Michael's wedding together recently):
Well isn't that special....
Photos: Splash  |
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