Singer Alicia Keys is set to embark on her "Set The World On Fire" Tour and we have the details inside....

Last night, international superstar Alicia Keys performed for the Monster CES Party at the Paris Ballroom inside Paris Hotel and Casino Las Vegas last night. The performance was a precursor to the "Brand New Me" singer's "Set The World On Fire" Tour which will kick off on March 7th in Seattle, WA.

Alicia will trek through 24-cities on the tour with Kaleidoscope Dream crooner Miguel as her support. The "Adorn" singer spoke about joining the tour saying,

"This tour is definitely going to be on fire! I love Alicia because whether it's 5 or 500,000 people she's performing for, she exudes this hypnotic honesty and a transparent artistry. I think that's what this tour will be remembered for the most."

Alicia spoke about the upcoming set of concerts saying,

"I can feel the energy of this upcoming year building and I couldn't be more excited to go on tour with the new album and I'm thrilled to have the insanely talented Miguel join me.

"Girl On Fire" has been such an empowering and freeing experience for me as an artist. I can't wait to discover how the new and familiar faces I see on tour embrace the music and the journey I've taken."

Here are the tour dates:

And on magazine racks......

We told you earlier about Janelle Monae covering ELLE Canada and now we have the alternative cover she shot for the magazine. 

Inside the magazine, Janelle explains that she wears her black and white uniform because she doesn't want fans to focus on her sexy body. 

"I started wearing this uniform, to be perfectly honest, because I have an amazing body.  I'm serious - I'm not playing. When I look at myself in the mirror, I'm attractive. I really have a nice body. And I had to pick: Do I want them to focus on my body? Do I want them to focus on how curvy and really, really gorgeous my figure is? Or do I want them to look at my music? What has more value? And I made that decision. I want them to focus on the message and the music because I feel like I have a higher calling."

We admire your confidence Janelle! 

Photos via Judy Eddy/WENN.com

Q. Parker's wife Sharlinda Parker stars on Style Network's upcoming reality show "Big Rich Atlanta" and she's bringing her daughter Kahdijiha Rowe and twin sister Brie Rowe along for the ride. Watch a sneak peek of the show inside...

Sharlinda Parker, who's married to R&B crooner and 112 singer Q. Parker, has landed a lead role on "Big Rich Atlanta," the latest installment of the Style Network's "Big Rich" franchise.  

The show enters the exclusive world of Atlanta’s Buckhead Country Club and follows the antics of the wealthy mothers and daughters who navigate the social scene.  Sharlinda, who stars on the show with her daughter Kahdijiha and Shar's twin sister Brie spoke to the Style Network about her love of fashion, her style inspirations and how she stay's sexy. Here are the highlights:

How would you describe your personal style?
Sexy! Every outfit I wear has to be sexy. I don't care if I'm wearing sweats, jeans, workout clothes…it has to be sexy. I like sparkle, shimmer, glitter. I love to be glam. If anyone else looked at me, they would say I'm a girlie girl. However, I like to get it quick. My stuff is organized. I don't spend a lot of time getting ready. I don't need the bubble baths or anything to get my look together.

How do you ensure that you look sexy while doing mundane things like running erands and housekeeping?
When I'm cooking, I'll wear a sequined apron. When I'm running errands, I'll rock a loose, fitted shirt with skinny jeans, cute flat shoe and shades. When I travel, I'll bring as few bags as possible!

Who do you look up to for fashion inspiration?
My style icons are Jackie O., Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and J.Lo because they all have such great style.

How does your style differ from twin sister's?
Our styles are similar. We can actually shop for each other.

What do you love about wearing hats?
When you walk around with a hat, it makes me feel secure. I love the secludedness. You can feel like you're peeping out.

What kind of bags do you like to carry on a daily basis?
I am so versatile. I'm not into one brand or shape. I'm very easy.

What's your philosophy on accessorizing with jewelry?
I always wear statement jewelry. Sometimes, I'll wear more than one statement jewelry. I break all the rules with everything.

What has been your most memorable splurge ever?
A few years ago, I went to the Versace store in Las Vegas. The store was locked down and we shopped. Everyone was standing on the outside of the store and we purchased anything and everything that we absolutely wanted inside the store. I loved everything I got—dresses, bags, shoes, belts, everything!

What are your tips for busy moms who want to look sexy?
For moms who feel like they've lost it, turn to the Style Network, look at some magazines, find fashions that are in your comfort zone. Don't try to look too edgy like the young girls. Find out what works for you, like a pencil skirt with a flat boot. Create your ownlook that's safe for you depending on how old your children are. If you have a 1-year-old or 2-year-old, you don't want heels. You don't always have to have a face full of makeup. Get a tinted moisturizer and rub a pea size in your hand. That makes everything look different. Also, always keep your hair done.

What's your signature scent?
Creed and the Bonds. You don't have to stick to one scent. Creed and Bond have a variety of scents, and I mix them. They blend very well. You can mix and match and no one will know what you have one except you! You're creating your own scent. I should say that my favorite scent is my scent called Tu La 2. We launched it seven or eight years ago. We're revisiting it right now. We're meeting with the chemist to mix it as we speak. It will be under the lines of Creed and Bond—something woodsy, not too fruity.

Do you like to collect anything in terms of fashion?
I collect sunglasses. That's my thing. My husband and I love sunglasses. It depends on the occasion. We have a nice collection. My husband gave some away, so we probably have 80 pairs now. We normally have hundreds of them. We have a display and we put some up and my husband has some in his drawer.

Do you collecting anything for your home?
Butterflies! I have a connection with butterflies. I was pregnant once, miscarried and everything was decorated for my baby with butterflies, so I just continued that on for about 10 years. I don't display it. I may have cards with butterflies. I may have a scarf with butterflies. There are a few butterfly pieces in my china cabinet. There may be a few jewelry pieces with a butterfly on it. It's very private. I especially love my crystal butterfly Christmas ornament. I put it up every year on my Christmas tree.

Any advice to women who want to be a successful entrepreneur?
Find something you love and work hard at it and stay focused.

Watch a sneak peek of "Big Rich Atlanta" here:

It's a second baby shower for Amber Rose!  Wiz Khalifa's wife-to-be was on her mommy-to-be tip this week as her future mother-in-law co-hosted another cutesy celebration for the model.

We've got the pics inside...

After her big L.A. baby shower this past weekend, Amber Rose had another fun celebration on the east coast.  All thanks to Wiz Khalifa's mom, Peaches.  While rocking a leopard dress covered in red rose petals (get the symbolism here?), Amber tweeted pics from her second shower saying for her baby boy:

My Mother in Law @ogjustpeachie & I. She's giving me Michelle Obama in this dress ;-)

Wiz's mom said, "My Daughta looks GORGEOUS in anything ......@muvarosebud #eastcoastbabyshower"

Apparently grandma has been copping her new grandson tons of shoes.  She said, "How many pair of #ChuckTays does our baby have already #BabyTaylor #eastcoastbabyshower"

In addition to all the diaper castles and baby games, the fam celebrated Amber's recent birthday as well.

Fab times.

Pics: Instagram

Fresh off the movie's Oscar nominations, Kerry Washington was a vision in white alongside her co-stars at Thursday night's London premiere of Django Unchained.  Check out the cast's range of looks in bright colors for their big night....

We can't love this look for Kerry anymore than we do.  This stunning white sleeveless dress from the Giles Spring 2013 collection was indeed a jawdropper at Thursday night's premiere in London.  The gown flaunted a long train and bubble hem printed with horses and watercolors....and we love it.

She walked into Empire Leicester Square in her fave white Lobooutin pumps and a dark lip with vintage Hollywood curls. 

Kerry stood between Mr. Jackson and an extra colorful Jamie Foxx.  Purple mixed with aqua blue?  Gotta love his fashion forwardness of it all...

And dude checked out the eye candy on the carpet, of course.  Oh Jamie....don't get baby mama #3 while you're out there..

FYI: Django Unchained picked up a Critics' Choice Award Thursday night in Hollywood.  Director Quentin Taratino won for Best Original Screenplay.

Pics: WENN/Splash

While Beyonce was walking on the beach in the Bahamas with Blue this week, her biggest fan Azealia Banks revealed that they worked on a new track together for Bey's upcoming album.  Get the deets inside...

Rapper Azealia Banks, who has been embroiled in Twitter war after Twitter war lately, shared some interesting news in a new interview.  Ms. Banks did a Skype-like live interview with ASOS yesterday, the clothing empire where she's serving as the current spokesmodel.  And she dropped the little nugget that not only was Beyonce working on her new album in Miami a few weeks ago....but Azealia rapped on one of the tracks.

"I actually did something for her record in Miami a couple weeks ago. I really didn't want to say it because I didn't want to jinx it. You know how that sh*t goes. It's like, once you do someone's on someone's record, you just have to wait. If they want to use it, they use it. Even the fact that I was considered to rap on a Beyonce track...."

Rumors have been swirling that Lady Gaga and Beyonce are hooking up again for another collabo--a "part 2" of sorts of their Telephone track.  And  the song could be GaGa's "Ratchet" track she's been hinting about lately.  And that happens to be a track Azealia helped her write.  Could this be the big collabo Azealia's speaking of? 

Time will tell....

Scroll to the 47:00 minute mark to here Azealia dish on the new song.

BONUS:

Bey also posted a cute new pic to her Instagram.  Baddie Bey is rocking a multi-fabric Celine sweatshirt that has one leather arm, jeans and Alexander McQueen loafers.

Pics: Instagram/Twitter

Here we go again.  Another non-singing "Housewife" is following the Bravo reality show playbook and releasing a song.  Kenya Moore is the latest to partake in the "business move" of trying to become a singer.  And we've got her brand new song "Gone With The Wind Fabulous" inside...

It's clear Kenya Moore went on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" with a mission to to turn nothing into something.  Seeing that she's not married, apparently doesn't even have a boyfriend, and only moved to ATL for this show...seems like she was simply creating a fake life to be on the show.

Now it's clear why NeNe Leakes said on the "Wendy Show" that Kenya's threatening the "authenticity" of the brand.

But we digress.  Kenya has now hopped on the Bravo Housewife Singer train and is releasing a track.  It's called "Gone WIth The Wind Fabulous."  Of course.

When one of her followers Tweeted her if this was real, she responded, "yes hunty and a ringtone #twirl!"

Of course.

Andy Cohen debuted the track (which is actually just Kenya speaking over a beat) on "Watch What Happens Live" last night with his co-hosts Tatyana Ali & T-Boz.  Check it below:

The song hits iTunes on Sunday.  And Kenya will be "performing" her debut song on Andy's show that night.  Who's buying it?

Karrueche Tran posed for ROLLING OUT Magazine recently where she channeled her icon Yoko Ono in a sultry photoshoot.  Check out a sneak peek and video teaser from the spread inside....

She's prepares to make an impact on the fashion industry with her fashion label "The Kill" (which she was originally commissioned by Chris Brown to start as the female counterpart to his Black Pyramid label). Karrueche Tran is stepping out in a big way as she's set to cover an upcoming issue of ROLLING OUT Magazine.

No longer comfortable with being in the shadow of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, Karrueche seems to be opening herself up a lot more to the media in an effort to establish herself as a "brand" and not just a side chick.

In the photo spread that accompanies her chat with the magazine, she cites Japanese artist and peace activist Yoko Ono as one of her fashion muses. 

The interview and magazine will hit shelves on January 24.  And in the meantime, we have a teaser from the shoot where Kae talks about Yoko and how she drew inspiration for her look....

You feelin' this shoot?

Nine-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis walked away with the Critic's Choices Award for best young actor/actress last night.  And that means she's the one to watch at the 2013 Oscars! Find out about her adorable acceptance speech and what's up next for this shining star....

With her smartphone in her hand, 9-year-old actress Quvenzhané Wallis stole the hearts of viewers as she accepted her Critic's Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress last night. She told the crowd,

'First I would like to thank God for all my blessings.  I would also like to thank the film critic's for this award.' Thanks to Mr. Benh Zeitlin and the Court 13 family for thinking I could make a good Hushpuppy. Lastly, to my family, friends and fans—good night!',

Quvenzhané, a native of Houma, LA, stars in Beasts of the Southern Wild.  It's a film that explores how a young girl uses her fantasies to cope with living in a community separated from the Louisiana mainland after Hurricane Katrina.

She was chosen by director Benh Zeitlin from a pool of 4,000 hopefuls (she auditioned at the age of 5) and has gone on to make history as the youngest person in history to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award.

And now that she's signed on to star opposite Brad Pitt in a new historical drama called Twelve Years a Slave, and has the attention of famed directors like Steven Spielberg, Quvenzhané is one of Hollywood's brightest stars.

And about that Oscar nomination for Best Actress she just received, the cutie told USA Today:

"It's exciting, this is special.  I'm going to celebrate with pizza, chicken and waffles and good stuff."

Our kinda girl.  Congrats Quvenzhané!

It's been taking down the nation at crazy rates this year.  Now, the flu has hit Queens fella Nas and he had to cancel his performances today.  But we've got his interview with Angie Martinez from last night inside....

Nas was set to perform on "Live With Kelly & Michael" this morning.  But canceled when he had to go to the hospital after feeling sick last night.  And his people told the show's co-hosts that he indeed has the stomach flu.  Before you get your chicken soup ready to go "nurse" him back to health, check out some highlights from his interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 last night for her b-day.

Mr. Jones dished on his current relationship status with ex-wife Kelis as they've been spotted together pretty often, his relationship with his daughter Destiny, a new album, and more.

On his and ex wife Kelis' current relationship

We're back together...as friends.  We were not friends for a long time. It was crazy  We recently became...you know.  We're not together, but we're friends now. I didn't want to piss her off too much with the [green] dress.  But she handled it like a trooper.  I even kinda said, "Yo...should we try this again?" [laughs]  I'm like, 'Wow'. You have a child....you know how it is.  I'm glad to be in that place.  I don't want no beef.

On daughter Destiny

My daughter's good, she's in college.  When I did the NYE show at Radio City, I had this song "Daughters" and my daughter is there.  After the show we jump into this spinner van.  Everybody's happy and going crazy and partying.  And I'm zoning because I just did all these personal records on that stage.  I'm kinda ready to put it away now.  I got it out my system.  My daughter was cool with it, she went through her moments.  But she knows me.  This is real and we already dealt with it.  When I did the record, I just did it.  I didn't know it would be a single or make the album.  I just did it because it was bothering me.  I was just trying to be a father and I hadn't always been the best.  I kinda took it out in her because I was mad.  But she's good.  That's my princess and she's been the person why I do all this.

On getting 18 Grammy nods and no wins

18 nominations?  That's a lot of nominations.  At least they recognize a little bit.  It's all good though.  I don't feel tight about it at all. It's an honor for me to even have nominations."

On if he agrees with CNN naming him the Greatest Hip Hop Lyricist EVER

"Yeah. Yeah kinda. [laughs] At first I was cringing.  But the way he broke down the article...it is what it is man."

On his GAP ad with his dad

Shouts to the Gap and shouts to my Pops for being an OG.  We got booked for it and had a good time.  He was great and the life of the party during the whole shoot.  Everybody was liking him and loving him.  It was good time.  that's my guy right there for sure

We were always close.  We didn't always live together...there was the separated homes and my mom raised me and my brother.  But he was there and he was always around.  The fact that we had a relationship that also comes from music too, that was just a blessing to me to show the world.

On working on a new album, a follow up to Life Is Good

Something has erupted in me.  What's next to come is crazy.  The zone I'm in right now is so right and I'm happy to be in the place I'm at right now to make music.  I don't know what got in to me, but I love it.  I'ma take advantage of the zone I'm in to record music.  I feel like Ali.  I feel like going on.  I started putting together the base of it so I'm ready.

Life seems GOOD indeed for "Bye Baby" rapper.  Check out Nas' full interview below in the studio (being his usual cute self):

The rapper is set to give an exclusive concert in Times Square next week, sponsored by Hennessy.

*UPDATE*

Nas tweeted his fans yesterday that he is doing well and out of the ER.  He also offered a make-up performance for his missed appeared on "Live with Kelly & Michael." 

It was revealed that vertigo led to his ER visit.     

The internet streets are buzzing that something might be going on between Nelly and "The Game" vixen Tae Heckard. See her non-denial on Twitter about their possible romance inside.....

"The Game" actress and video vixen Tae Heckard (who appeared in Kanye West's "Gold Digger" video and Brandy's "Full Moon" vid) set the internet on fire after she posted a pic of herself with rapper Nelly on her personal Instagram account with the caption"Niggas sswweeaarrr it's medicinal. Pull out yo prescription then."

There have been rumors for several weeks now that the two were more than friends.  And her most recent post indeed fueled the fire.

Tae (who is super cute by the way and we love her on "The Game") has the right to post whatever she wants on her account, but it just looks a little suspicious when you post a pic of you and a rapper....who is publicly linked to someone else....and when you know rumors are twirling about an alleged relationship?  Messy.

So have Ashanti & Nelly broken up?  Or is Nelly just getting in some play time while Ashanti's away filming "Army Wives"?  

One of Tae's followers asked her about the rumors that she was gay...and if she was now dating with Nelly.  Interestingly, she ONLY addressed the gay rumor.

Did Tae "intentionally" forget to address the most obvious aspect of that question? Because her non-denial only added fuel to the fire.

We know that Nelly and Ashanti have been together for 10-years and he threw her multiple birthday parties last year, but something in the water ain't purified here.  We can't confirm it yet though. 

Last week, Nelly tweeted about people making assumptions,

"People from the outside looking in always know the least but have the most resolute and loudest opinions."

Oh, ok....

While prepping for the Australian Open, tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams flexed their tennis skills on a table-top for their Australian fans. See the pics inside....

It's time to prepare for the Australian Open, one of the biggest events in tennis.  So the fashionable Williams sisters attended an event in their honor at the Olsen Hotel in Melbourne yesterday.

Venus, who has her own fashion label called "Eleven" chose a floral print dress for the match-up while Serena showed off her curves in a vertical striped print mini dress.

Even during a simple game of tennis, it's plain to see the sisters take "competition" very seriously. 

Big sis and little sis will be hitting the actual courts next week.  And for now, it's all about practice.  Serena tweeted, "Going to bed. I hope tomorrow my friendly fly does not come and visit me all day during my practice. Gud night y'all"

Good luck ladies!

In case you missed it:

The Williams sisters also put their table-top skills to use with a new ad for the iPhone 5. They show one cell user why he might want to use his "Do Not Disturb" button.

With all the rumors and controversy about her marriage going on, LaLa Anthony took her son, Kiyan, out for dessert at Serendipity in NYC.  Check the pics inside, plus her response to all the Honey Nut Cheerios comments...

In her cream Givenchy boots, LaLa made a trip to Serendipity with little Kiyan yesterday evening.  And it looks like the 5-year-old was his usual happy and smiling self.  Ice cream and desserts make everything better.

LaLa took to her Twitter to address the rumors of Kevin Garnett telling Melo that she tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios.  She joked:

Not for nothing,but we ALL deserve a check or some free cereal 4all the publicity we've given Honey Nut Cheerios! LOL #cantbelieveeverything

Teehee.  Guess that's her way of denying the rumors...

Meanwhile, Carmelo is back from his 1-game suspension (for his post-game actions toward Garnett on Monday night).  His Knicks will take on the Bulls at Madison Square Garden tonight at 7p. 

Pics: WENN

Rihanna and her friend Capricorn were spotted leaving the club last night in Hollywood.  See the "Diamonds" singer after a night of rocking out inside.....

Rihanna spent last night partying at The Roxbury in Hollywood. The Battleshipactress was recently honored or should we say dishonored for her performance in the flick with a Razzie award nomination for worst supporting actress.

Clad in black leggings, a midriff baring top and her new long locks, Riri also wore a chain which read "Gran" in honor of her deceased Gran Gran Dolly.  We also suspect she might have went braless. 

And we're sure Bad Girl Riri will be whipping her long hair back and forth at her acting critics when she performs at the upcoming Grammy awards on Feb. 10, 2013 (from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/PT).  There's also a rumor that Chris Brown may join her on stage.  Perhaps they'll perform "Ain't Nobody's Business."

Photos via David Tonnessen/PacificCoastNews.com

Singer and lifestyle expert Mashonda celebrated her 35th birthday in NYC recently with friends Emily B and Jennifer Williams. See the party pics inside and pics of Diana Ross celebrating with her kids Tracee Ellis, Evan and Ross. 

Singer and writer Mashonda celebrated her 35th birthday in NYC with dinner at Toy New York and after party at Mister H this past Wednesday.

She began the evening in an exclusive Gucci 2012 runway bodysuit and Christian Louboutin Decorapump Strass Platforms.  Hillary Weston and Christina Rice were among her guests who toasted to Mashonda's day.

Former "L&HH" star Emily B was also among Mashonda's well-wishers.

Towards the end of dinner, she slipped into a Parker Exclusive Racer Back Sequin Wrap Dress with a pair of strappy leather gloves from Perrin Paris. She also be working as a brand representer for the company in a new venture this year.

Author Terrie Williams posed with Mashonda after her wardrobe change.

After a messy divorce, Mashonda seems very happy and has move into a happy space.  She also signed on as a lifestyle expert with VibeVixen.com where she will share tips of living a good life with readers this year.

And in California......

Tracee Ellis Ross tweeted gorgeous family photos of her mom, the legendary Diana Ross and her little brother Evan yesterday.

The Ross family were out to celebrate with Ross Naess (Diana's oldest son) at the opening of his restaurant Sirena in the Beverly Grove area of LA. 

Photos via Mashonda/Instagram

They're back!  Fresh off Beyonce's announcement that Destiny's Child would be reuniting to release brand new music and another album, we've got their new song "Nuclear."  Check out their first single in 10 years inside...

As previously reported, the Pharrell-produced track "Nuclear", that was co-written by Michelle Williams, is one of the new original tracks on Destiny's Child's upcoming reunion album, Love Songs (due out January 29th).  And today, it's leaked out for all the stand to sip.

Against a typical up-tempo Pharrell sound, the ladies are singing a love song to their men about how their love is the center of their world.  But do Destiny's Children still have the shimmer they once had making those harmonies?  Listen below and decide for yourselves:

Us Weekly also reports that Kelly& Michelle will be joining Beyonce on stage during her Super Bowl halftime show next month.  It has yet to be confirmed, but we wouldn't be mad if it happens....

BONUS: Here's the second trailer for Beyonce's upcoming HBO Documentary Life Is But A Dream (airing Feb. 16th) where she shows her ultrasound, her baby bump & explains her battle between staying true to herself and staying relevant:

Rich Dollaz is having an extra rough couple of weeks.  After his sarcastic claim of being engaged to Erica Mena backfired, he caught heat about his girl (and him being with other women) on radio interviews, and yesterday, he was arrested in Memphis.

Rich tells TheYBF.com he's got it all straightened out now.  Get the deets inside....

News broke late last night that Rich Dollaz was creeping through Memphis...and ended up getting arrested.  He was there to scope out a talent showcase.  But when 5-0 got wind he was in town, he was arrested due to a warrant for failure to appear in court.

Apparently, those paternity issues from over a year ago hadn't been straightened out, and he was supposed to appear in court for a paternity test.  Needless to say he missed it, and him popping up in Memphis under an alleged fake name didn't help.

Rich was a free man just a few hours later, and he talked to us today saying he handled everything:

"I'm good, I'm watching the Knicks game right now.  I got into some trouble.  Shorty (his alleged baby's mama) did some fabricating, but I'm good now."

And good he is.  He posted the above pic hanging out with his boys in Memphis after he was released.  He said:

Mtown Bitch and yes I'm free hoe

And it didnt stop there.  Rich went in on his Twitter (then later deleted it) saying:

"Bitch mad cuz Mickell got me out n 2 hrs crying and all that don't call the jail hoe I run the M hoe not u. Don't be mad I'm hot I rep the M So yeah I get out of jail in 3 hours you mad bitch?"

This morning, his vixen girlfriend Erica Mena tweeted pics of them kissing, but we're told they're old pics:

We guess she was trying to show her "support." 

Well isn't that...special.  Guess we'll see all this play out on season 3 of "Love & Hip Hop."  Because, of course, we've learned that the cameras are still running and the cast is still filming.

Pics: Instagram

Lifetime has released a first look at R&B singer Mary J. Blige and actress Angela Bassett in their roles for "Betty & Correta." See the pic inside and find out where Solange Knowles is headed for her "True" tour......

Music legend Mary J. Blige, who turns 42 today, is set to star in the Lifetime original move Betty & Correta alongside award-winning actress Angela Bassett. Premiering Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c, the film will tell the dual real-life stories of Coretta Scott King (played by Angela) and Dr. Betty Shabazz (played by Mary) as they create an unbreakable life-long bond after their husbands’ tragic assassinations.

The movie is the first of three original films the network is launching to celebrate Black History Month. Toni Braxton and Mykelti Williamson are set to star in Twist of Faith on Saturday, February 9 at 8/7c followed by Pastor Brown featuring Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Ernie Hudson, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Nicole Ari Parker, and Rockmond Dunbar on Saturday, February 16 at 8/7c.

In other news:

Solange Knowles is set to embark on an intimate tour for her critically acclaimed disc True starting February 5 in San Francisco.

Now that a physical version of True is available in retail stores in addition to iTunes, Solange is gearing up for her second single “Lovers in the Parking Lot”.  It will follow up "Losing You", which appeared on many folks "Best of 2012" play lists.

Solange's “True” Tour Dates

Feb. 5 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Feb. 7 – West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues (with special guest Jhené Aiko)
Feb. 19 – Boston, MA – Paradise
Feb. 20 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Feb. 21 – Washington, D.C. – Black Cat
Feb. 22 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
Feb. 23 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

Political talking head T.J. Holmes and his wife Marilee have just welcomed their brand new baby girl today, TheYBF.com has learned exclusively.  Deets inside..

We've watched him take his talents from CNN over to his own late night political news show at BET this past year.  And now, T.J. Holmes has a bouncing new baby girl to add to his list of big changes.

His lawyer wife Marilee delivered Sabine Holmes today in Atlanta, and the newborn weighs in at 7 lbs 8 oz and measures 20 3/8" in length.

We're told mom and baby are doing well and are perfectly healthy.

T.J. will likely remain in Atlanta with his family until work starts back up for him.  As for when his BET show "Don't Sleep" will return with the new weekly 1-hour shows the network discussed, a date has yet to be confirmed. 

But we do know folks loved T.J. making his surprise guest hosting debut on MSNBC a few weeks ago as he filled in for Alex Witt's Saturday morning show.  Could Mr. Holmes be getting a permanent daytime gig to accompany his weekly late night show?  Time will tell...

Congrats to the couple!

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seem to be off to a good start this year with Vanessa making plans to dismiss her divorce petition. Get the details inside....

Though Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seemed to be throwing in the towel on their marriage in 2011, the year 2013 is starting out on a much brighter note for the parents of two as Vanessa is making plans to dismiss her divorce petition.

You'll recall that the couple first starting showing strains of marital discord back in 2011 after Kobe's numerous infidelities surfaced.   He even attempted to win her back by signing over 3 of his Newport Beach mansions to her. 

The peace offering seemed to work as the couple spent the most of 2012 patching it up publicly and making family trips to places like Disneyland.

And now Vanessa has a stronger foothold on her own personal finances as she recently sold one of her Newport Beach mansions for a whopping $3.2 million.   And she still has a couple other multi million dollar properties she's holdng on to.

So she's not staying with him (only) for the money....she has her own.  And she stands to get even more if they decide to split afterall.  See....love does conquer all.

Robin Thicke and son Julian were spotted at the LA Lakers game yesterday.  See pics of father and son enjoying the game (and the dancers) inside......

Robin Thicke--who'll soon hit the small screen on "The Real Husbands of Hollywood"--took his son to last night's LA Lakers game at the Staples Center.

As the Lakers were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101, Robin (sitting next to Andre Harrell) seemed to talk Julian through the game's highs and lows. 

But when the players weren't the main focus, clearly Robin couldn't take his eyes off the entertainment of the cheerleaders.  But it looks like Julian is more of a fan of his own Laker jersey...

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1.  Nicki Minaj's hairstylist, Terrence Davidson, quits over creative differences.  Story.

Photos via Splash