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FIRST LOOK: Toni Braxton In "Twist Of Faith" + "Betty & Coretta" (FULL TRAILER)

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Singer Toni Braxton stars in the upcoming Lifetime movie "Twist Of Faith." See pics from the film inside and watch the first full trailer from the Mary J. Blige& Angela Bassett film "Betty & Coretta."  Also, watch a trailer for Cissy Houston's sit-down with Oprah Winfrey.

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As part of Lifetime's celebration of Black History Month, singer & "Braxton Family Values" star Toni Braxton stars in the original movie "Twist of Fate" with Mykelti Williamson, David Julian Hirsh and her real-life son Diezel.  Love seeing her doing things again in a non-reality capacity.  Here's a synopsis:

Jacob Fisher (Hirsh), an Orthodox Jewish Cantor and amateur songwriter who resides in Brooklyn, New York, witnesses the senseless murder of his wife and three children. Catatonic, Jacob walks out on his Jewish mourning ritual, leaving behind his Jewish garments, wallet and keys. Abandoning his identity, he wanders aimlessly, hoping somehow to understand his tragedy. Fortuitously, he lands in Brent, Alabama (population 2,500), where he is embraced by Nina (Braxton), a single mother and the lead singer of a small gospel choir (an unlikely finalist in the competition to determine the best gospel choir in Alabama), her Uncle Moe (Williamson) and their gospel community who help his return to life while music brings Nina and Jacob together as they try to make sense of his past and their possible future.

Check out a few pics of Toni and Diezel in their roles below:

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"Twist of Fate" will premiere on Saturday, February 9, at 8pm ET/PT.

 

And kicking off Black History Month on Lifetime:

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We've already shared photos from BTS of the Lifetime original movie "Betty & Coretta" starring Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett and now, the channel has released a full trailer for the film which debuts Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c.  The movie follows Mary and Angela in the roles of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King as they continue their lives as single mothers, after their husbands (Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.) were assassinated.

And.....

 

As the first anniversary of Whitney Houston's sudden death draws near, Oprah sat down with Cissy Houston in her New Jersey home for her first in-depth, sit-down interview since her daughter's passing.  She discusses her thoughts about Bobby Brown, the rumors of Whitney's lesbian affair with Robyn Crawford,  and her biggest regrets. Also, she is joined by Whitney's brother Michael and they both discuss the origin of Whitney's drug use.

Watch Oprah's interview with Cissy Houston on Monday, January 28, at 10/9c.

The Randomness:

1.  "The Best Man" cast is reuniting for a sequel.  Story.

 


SHOTS FIRED: Bow Wow BLAMES Kandi Burruss' EGO For Throwing SHADE At Jermaine Dupri's So So Def ANNIVERSARY

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Bow Wow is blasting his former SO SO DEF label mate Kandi Burruss for being too busy to show any love to Jermaine Dupri during the label's 20th Anniversary. Find out what he said about her ego inside....

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Previously, we told you about Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records being honored in Atlanta for it's 20-Year Anniversary (above) and their huge So So Def All-Star Anniversary Concert on February 23 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.

And while many of the label's stars will make appearances on the stage, perhaps the most popular former member of the family, Kandi Burruss, is simply too busy to attend.

Since leaving the group Xscape, Kandi has gone on to make a name for herself as a songwriter, reality tv-star and sex toy empire queen...so she is a little busy (she's kicking off her Ladies Night tour the same night as the concert).

But Bow Wow, who now hosts BET's "106 & Park" felt that she should have penciled the So So Def Anniversary in....since it did put her on the map. He posted to Facebook,

"JD likes to keep quiet but... Yo Kandi is wack for not wanting to show up for jd for "20th anniversary so so def show" put ego to the side and give the fans what they want and understand w/ out jd know one would even know who you are. You aint Michael, this aint the Jackson 5. She act'n like she booked out like she too busy! Better yet dont come. The ones thats there are the ones who really got live for JD and the history if the label."

We understand Bow Wow venting his frustration (and letting us know that JD is hurt), but, does Kandi really really have to cancel her pre-scheduled money to appear at the show?  Maybe she already sent a Thank You and Congrats card.

Maybe there is a back story that we don't know about because Kandi has made it clear on several occasions (most recently on Bravo's "WWHL") that there will NEVER be an Xscape reunion. Maybe she feels like she's been hurt too.  We all know what went down between her and JD and other SoSoDef producers.  Sexcapades always mess up business....

Christina Milian & Her Long Braids Get In A Beach Workout

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Christina Milian hit the beach make-up free today as she took her braids for a run on Miami Beach.  Pics inside....

 

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"Dip It Low" singer Christina Milian made her way to the beach today down in Miami.  And she's a chick who stays cute without all the makeup and glam:

 

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After her workout she and her friends were spotted waving to the paps.  Chris said at the top of the New Year that she's working on getting her extra toned bikini bod back.  As if she wouldn't look bangin' in a bikini at this very moment.

January 6th the 31-year-old mom of one tweeted a pic of herself in a tiny swimsuit from last July and said:

"This will be my body by spring! You ready?! #tbt......So... The bikini picture I posted was from last July.  So not gonna be too long till I'm back. Gotta stay in the zone...!"

You look cute already Chris!

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SOLO FOR VALENTINE'S DAY: "Deception" Star Laz Alonso On His Singleness, Sexiness, And Wanting Kids

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Laz Alonso, who stars on NBC's "Deception," talked to JET Magazine about being single in Hollywood and how he wants to have kids...but not before marriage.  Find out more inside.....

In the latest issue of JET Magazine, sexy TV star Laz Alonso opened up about love, marriage and having a family. And you know we were reading every line trying to figure out exactly what he wants out of a wife.

As the star of Jumping The Broom and the NBC thriller "Deception", the single heartthrob also shared how he’ll be spending his solo Valentine’s Day.  Here are the highlights:

On Being Labeled a Heartthrob:

“I don’t take it too seriously because looks fade. We all are going to get older and that whole heartthrob label will go to someone else… Regardless of how you look, the way you make a person feel, that’s eternal.”

On Relationships:

“When dating somebody, I like to see them laugh and make the times we spend together more fun than they could ever imagine.”

On Fatherhood:

“I want kids— just not out of wedlock… Because my father died when I was young, I’m extra cautious about not creating a single-parent home.”

Also in the issue, Naomi Campbell talks about her new show "The Face" and how she wants to help young girls succeed in the industry.  The  issue hits newsstands Monday, Jan. 28.

Now...who wants to volunteer to keep Laz company on Valentine's day?

NOT SO SEPARATED? Exes Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou KISS & CUDDLE At Disneyland

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Oh...what do we have here?  Exes Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou were spotted cuddled up (and either kissing or caught in an awkward position by the paparazzi) at Disneyland today.

 

We've got the pics inside...

 

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Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Housou may have told the world they've split, but they're body language shows anything but.

The twosome were spotted spending time at Disneyland with their kids Aoki, Ming & Kenzo. The couple, who despite popular belief were never married, are now separated.  But was seen getting very close as they spent some quality time buying ice cream on Main St.

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Yeah we know that attention move KiKi.  You're not slick...

While snacking on their ice cream, Kimora fed Djimon some of hers (mmhmm) and even went in for a kiss.

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The were holding hands, arms and everything else.  Can't really blame her for not completely weening herself off that fineness that is Djimon.  But does this mean they're back on?

Time will tell....

 

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SUIT UP: Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake Clown Around On The Set Of The "Suit & Tie" Video Shoot!

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The fellas know how to have fun.  Jay-Z jetted to L.A. yesterday after dropping his wife off in New Orleans.  And it was all to shoot the new "Suit & Tie" video with Justin Timberlake.

 

Check out their pics from the first day on set inside...

The "Suit & Tie" video shoot is officially underway in L.A.  And since it does rain in southern California sometimes, Jay & JT joked around holding up an umbrella to keep them dry as they walked back to the trailers.

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The married fellas were decked out in their tuxes for the occasion, of course.  And it looks like they're about to make some classic footage for the first track off Justin's upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience, dropping March 19th.  Can't wait!

 

In the meantime, check out the Sinatra-style lyric video for the track below: 

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MUST BE NICE: Kim & Kanye Blaze Through Luxe Stores On Parisian Shopping Spree

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Kim& Kanye were all smiles and full of fluff....literally...as they made their way around Paris on an all-out shopping spree last night.  Check out the camera loving twosome on a shopping binge at their fave luxe stores inside...

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What better way to celebrate your baby on the way and making a lot of money doing a whole lot of.....exactly what we see here?  To shop some more while the cameras track your every move.

Kim K. threw on a feathered white dress and black ankle strap heels (we're guessing this was Kanye's pick) to shop away her troubles going on back home.  While her stepmother Ellen Kardashianhas released Kim's father Rob Kardashian's alleged diaries that reveal Kris Jenner's abuse on Kim and cheating ways, the Kardashian kids are pissed.  At least on Twitter they are.  While the fam is disclaiming the authenticity of the diaries and seem so upset by it, Kim was spotted laughing it up with her boyfriend Kanye in Paris.

 

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He paraded her around their fave spots--Hermes, Cartier, Lanvin and Ermanno Scervin--to pick up some new additions to their wardrobe.

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Kanye previously bought his baby mama 5 Cartier bracelets that she showed off to her Twitter followers yesterday:

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Well isn't that special.  We can say we're loving the smile 'Ye has on his face.  And since Kris Humphrieshas said once again he does not plan on agreeing to the divorce until Kim fesses up that she faked the marriage, this might be as close as Kim & Kanye are going to get for a while.

 

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Christina Milian Goes For Post Work Out Drinks....In A Gun Holster Vest

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Christina Milian knows how to reward herself after a work out.  Yesterday after her run on the beach, the petitie cutie threw on her jeans, a tank and a gun holster...as decoration of course...to grab food and drinks with her girls.

 

Pics inside...

 

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Drinks after a work out are always fun.  So Christina Milian made her way to the Italian eatery Mia Bella Roma in Miami with her girls last night in some serious studded boots.  She tweeted:

'Love these boots #zigigirl sent me.. Gracias'

Interesting look she has here.  But she stays cute regardless:

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She even stopped to pose with a few fans.  And spent the rest of the night partying it p for YMCMB's DJ Stevie J's birthday at Room Service. Sweet.  And

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Jermaine Dupri & A Mystery Chick Have A Dinner Date In L.A.

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Does Jermaine Dupri have a new chick in his love life?  Check out his L.A. dinner date last night inside...

Record producer/rapper Jermaine Dupri puffed on his cigar as he left a restaurant with a mystery brunetteTerrence Howard's ex-fiancee actress Zulay Henao in Los Angeles last night:

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She could have been there for a business meeting...or for way more than that.  The leopard dress & Louboutin rocking brunette seemed to be close enough to JD that the twosome caught the paparazzi's attention.  Not sure what's going on here, but we do know Zulay is set to star in Tyler Perry's upcoming film Single Mom's Club filming now.

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Meanwhile, JD is focused on his 20 year anniversary concert of his SoSo Def label.  Nice.  Congrats to him on that big accomplishment!

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Rihanna Keeps The Party Going At MyStudio, While Chris Brown Works On New Album

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Rihanna loves to hit up the clubs in between tour rehearsals.  So it was no surprise the Barbadian pop princess popped up at MyStudio in L.A. late last night to get in some drinks & music.

 

Pics inside, plus what Chris Brown was doing in the meantime....

Rocking red leather pants and a printed silky jacket with her animal print Reeboks, Rihanna made her way to MyStudio nightclub yesterday to party it up with her girls:

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She tweeted that she went for some late night pizza afterwards.  Not mad.

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Chris Brown wasn't with her (this time) at MyStudio.  But he was in another type of studio.  He tweeted a pic of himself contemplating on some music.  He said, "Working on my new album... Looking to make this one very special. "X""

Get ready....

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Beyonce Responds To The Controversy?--"Can I Live?" (Plus, New Album Promos)

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We haven't heard a peep from Beyonce herself since Beyonce-gate Inauguration lipsyncing hoopla hit the media.  But at her practice for SuperBowl 2013 Saturday, Mrs. Knowles Carter posted a pic of herself in a sweatshirt that read, "Can I Live?"

 

Pics inside, plus how she's already promoting her next album...

In what seems to be a response to all the unnecessary drama surrounding her singing on top of her own track at the Presidential Inauguration last weekend, Bey rocked a sweatshirt with a saying we can agree with.

The diva posted her throwing up her hands in a "Can I Live?" sweatshirt on her Instagram page.  And she posted a few more rehearsal pics from the Superdome in New Orleans:

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Nice.  There's still been no official confirmation of whether or not Destiny's Child will or won't be reuniting on the Haltime Show stage.  But there has been official confirmation of the Queen Bey's next album:

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Promo posters advertising a new Beyonce album coming soon have already hit stores.  Somebody is stinging everywhere in 2013....

Pics: Beyonce's Instagram & Tumblr

Christina Milian Rocks A Sexy Swimsuit....And Grabs A Smoke...On Miami Beach

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Christina Milian's been working out on Miami Beach all weekend.  And yesterday, she threw in a little fun by laying out on the beach, flaunting her cute swimsuit bod, and getting in some electronic cigarettes portable hookah.  Pics inside...

 

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Christina laid out on the beach and got her "smoke" on yesterday.  And even though the paprazzi labeled this an electronic cigarette, which we think is one of the stupidest inventions ever, it actually looks like portable hookah.

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The mom of little Violet soaked up some sun in a revealing one piece Saturday afternoon after partying it up at Room Service the night before.

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She's been close friends with Chris' ex Karrueche Tran for a while, so one of her girls rocked a hat from her The Kill line to support.

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The curvy Cuban cutie also posted a pic of her American Apparel dress for the YMCMB party the other night:

 

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Hate these boots and thigh highs with it.  But do you boo...

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kendrick Lamar Rocks "SNL" + Kenan Thompson & Jay Pharoh Spoof President Obama & MLK

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The Presidential Inauguration was not off limits for the "SNL" cast Saturday night.  Check out their spoof featuring a convo between President Obama and MLK about Beyonce, Michelle Obama's bangs and more.  Plus, rapper Kendrick Lamar's three features on the show...

Ha! Jay Pharoh played President Barack Obama while Kenan Thompson played Martin Luther King, Jr. in a skit about what went down at the White House right after Inauguration.  Check out the fellas' convo in the opening scene above.

 

Musical guest Kendrick Lamar teamed up with host Adam Levine and SNL's "Lonely Island" group to do a sing called "Yolo."  Check it.

 

And the talented Kendrick hit the stage twice to perform his two singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice":


 

Nice.

 

 

Rockmond Dunbar Slobs Down New Fiancee Maya Gilbert At NAACP Image Awards Luncheon + Celebs Hit The Carpet

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"Soul Food" & "Prison Break" star Rockmond Dunbar is putting his new love on blast.  He popped the question to actress girlfriend Maya Gilbert last month.  And now they're slobbing each other down and showing off the ring on the NAACP Image Awards Luncheon Red Carpet.

 

Pics from Saturday's events inside....

The day before New Year's Eve in Jamaica, actor Rockmond Dunbar popped the question to "For Richer Or Poorer" actress Maya Gilbert.  And he wants everyone to know it.  The two were reportedly dating for less than a year, and they took their new love to the NAACP Image Awards luncheon at Chateau Maramont in L.A. last night:

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Sweet.

They weren't the only ones getting kissy:

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Niecy Nash, in a cute orange peplum dress, and her husband Jay showed some love on the carpet.

 

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"Grey's Anatomy" actress Chandra Wilson blew kisses to the cameras.

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So did "Southland" star Regina King.

Tatyana Ali rocked a burgundy Herve Leger dress to show off her cute curves on the carpet:

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She's the new star of BET's "Second Generation Wayans."

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"Community" & "The Office" actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Craig Robinson snapped some pics together.  The two co-hosted the event together as well.

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"Young & The Restless" star Angell Conwell looked cute on the carpet.  The wig is starting to grow on me.  Or not.

The 2013 NAACP Image Awards air LIVE February 1st on NBC, and will be hosted by Steve Harvey.

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Alicia Keys GETS FAB In Michael Kors For France's 2013 NRJ Music Awards

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Alicia Keys has turned up her fashionista factor to a level we're loving.  Check out her sexy cut-out Spring 2013 Michael Kors gown on the red carpet of France's NRJ Awards inside....

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It's another winning look for Alicia Keys.  The songstress and her hubby Swizz Beatz, who looked dapper in a shiny navy suit, traveled to Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France Saturday night.  The couple took a night off from parental duty with baby Egypt to take in the glam festivities in he luxe city.

Alicia paired her sexy almost-backless and cut-out gown with a Vhernier black-and-white necklace.

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She kept the rest of her accessories to a minimum with diamond stud earrings and her wedding ring.  Gorgeous look for Mrs. Beatz.

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Brandy Parties It Up With Fiance Ryan, Tyrese & More At Reign In ATL

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Brandy's been having the time of her life lately, especially since getting engaged to now-fiance Ryan Press.  The couple hit up Reign nightclub in Atlanta Saturday night to chill with their celeb friends.  We've got the pics inside...

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Brandy, who is likely still in ATL to film the new season of "The Game," showed off her pretty engagement ring last night as she partied the night away with Tyrese and her friends.  The crew had some fun drinking and catching up.

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And bride-to-be Brandy and Ryan were in their own PDA filled world all night:

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Cute.  Atlanta's newest V103 radio host Big Tigger was there to party with AJ Johnson and Anthony Anderson:

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Terrence J took some time from his E! News hosting duties to hit the club:

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And party lover Kenny Burns was there in the mix too.  Fun times.

PICS: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net

The Randomness:

1.  Katt Williams finally catches a break...his child endangerment case has fallen apart.  STORY

MEETING OF THE DONS: Nas, Mark Zuckerberg & Billionaire Investor Ben Horowitz Have Dinner Together

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Oh, to be a fly on THAT billion dollar wall.  Nasty Nas may be making some serious social media moves after pics surfaced from a random yet intriguing dinner last night with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg & MAJOR investor Ben Horowitz.

 

Check out what the trio was up to inside...

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39-year-old "The Don" rapper Nas broke bread last night with a couple of the most powerful men in the tech game--28-year-old billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg (with his wife Priscilla) and 46-year-old hi-tech entrepreneur/billionaire venture capitalist Ben Horowitz. 

And if you're wining and dining with billionaires, we can only assume (at least we HOPE) that at least one person was talking money at that table.

Pics surfaced on Instagram from a private dinner that took place last night with the interesting trio.  Details of their convo have yet to be released, but we do conclude it has something to do with Nas' involvement in Facebook, which Mark owns and Ben has invested in via his filthy rich firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Another random fact we've noticed, Ben has often referenced on his Twitter account his recent investment in the hip hop lyric decoder site Rap Genius.  He posted an article about how the sensemaking of internet information--i.e. rap lyrics (like the Rap Genius site)--is one of his firm's investment focuses.  Interestingly, Ben posted a pic with Nas at a Rap Genius function last July.  So the two are not total strangers.

Also, Ben already has a close relationship with Jay-Z & Steve Stoute.  So he's not a complete stranger to the hip hop world.

Will Nas be investing some dollars of his own into Facebook, Inc?  Is he cutting some type of major money making social media deal with the head honchos?  Or both?

Time will tell, but we're guessing Mr. Jones is gearing up to cash out on a deal either way....

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Nice.

 

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YBF Celebs GET FAB For The 2013 Trumpet Awards Red Carpet

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Atlanta saw a star studded red carpet at last night's 2013 Trumpet Awards.  YBF celebs like Fantasia, Eva Marcille, Tika Sumpter and more put on their Saturday best to impress the masses.  And they didn't disappoint (well, not everyone did). We've got the pics inside....

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Photographer Paras Griffin caught celebs making their red carpet appearance at last night's Trumpet Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

And we're pleasantly surprised to see Fantasia looking amazing in this Ralph Lauren stark white knee high slit column gown with a subtle neck cut out.  And she paired it with white Giuseppe jeweled pumps. White is definitely her color as the singer accessorized with silver sparkling jewels on her wrist and on her earrings.  Great look for her.

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And while Fanny showed off her fresh curves, "R&B Divas" star Nicci Gilbert also showed up in a blue longsleeved satin-like gown for the ocassion.

 

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Model and reality starlet Eva Marcille worked the carpet in a slinky black long sleeved gown:

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Simple always works for her.

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Tika Sumpter looked like a doll in her black gown with a leather bustier.

 

The rest of the R&B Divas were also in tow:

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KeKe Wyatt and her husband Michael hit the carpet with Charlie Wilson.

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Syleena Johnson and her husband Kiwane Garris looked nice.

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And Monifa kept it colorful in her yellow satin dress and blue heels as she hit the carpet with girlfriend Terez.

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Chaka Khan is still looking slim and trim as she matched the carpet in this red lace concoction.

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"Big Rich Atlanta" star Sharlinda Parker kept it simple in a chocolate pleated dress.  This wig though....

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"The Game" actor Carl Payne hit the carpet on his preppy tip.

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Former Xscape member Latocha Scott hit the carpet with her son's father, who is also her manager, Rocky Bivens.

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Not sure why Anthony Hamilton felt the need to rock this humungous man bag on the carpet.  But yeah...

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AJ Johnson was on the carpet showing off her tight bod.

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And she posed it up with the host of the evening, The Haunted House starEssence Atkins.  Essence's co-host was Rickey Smiley.

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The Browns love a good event don't they?  Tamela and David Mann hit the carpet for the festivities.

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Tracy Mourning and hubby Alonzo Mourning hit the carpet.   Tracy looks gorge these days.

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Derek Luke and his wife Sophia made their way to the event.  Not loving her look.

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V103 host Big Tigger hit the carpet.

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Actress Demetria McKinney looked fresh faced and fab in blue.

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"Property Virgins" host and V-103 radio personaility Egypt Sherrod sparkled on the carpet with a champagne gown complete with a mesh one shoulder overlay.

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Political correspondent Dr. Steve Perry made an appearance.

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And Roland Martin was on his Alpha Phi Alpha tip last night.  The political correspondent partied it up at the event, which will air on TVOne on Easter Sunday.

 

Photo Credit: Paras Griffin

2013 SAG Awards: Kerry Washington WHITE HOT In RODARTE, More Celebs Hit The Red Carpet

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"Scandal" actress Kerry Washington stood out on a red carpet full of black gowns at tonight's 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards.  We've got her stunning look and who else hit the carpet inside...

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Kerry described her look as "Olivia Pope white" while talking to E! on tonight's 2013 SAG Awards red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.

She rocked a two-piece Rodarte gown complete with a split V quilted top and flowing white bottom with a lace hem.  She accessorized with a silver box Judith Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton diamond earrings for the occasion.  And we love the formality of the look.

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About when she nabbed her SAG card, she revealed it was years ago saying, "The ABC after school special "Magical Makeover" is what earned me my SAG card and I'm back here at ABC still. I think I was a cheerleader in it. I'm like 80% sure."

 

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"Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Rocsi Diaz looked modelesque in her strapless ivory and black lace Mandalay dress and XIV Karats jewels:

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Loves this dress.

 

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A solo Jordin Sparks whipped out a curve hugging, Grecian inspired royal blue Nicole Miller Atelier gown for the big red carpet:

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Pretty look for her.

Viola Davis lit up the carpet in a teal Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 RTW asymmetric one-shoulder gown:

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Nice. Great color for her.

 

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Gabby Douglas also made her way to the carpet in a short and cutesy blue frock.
 

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Silver Linings Playbook co-star Chris Tucker looked dapper on the carpet.

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Victoria Rowell rocked a golden ethereal look.

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Taye Diggs, who just wrapped up the final season of "Private Practice," hit the carpet with wife Idina Menzel.

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"Access Hollywood" corespondent Shaun Robinson kept it colorful in this one shoulder blue and pink chiffon gown.

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"Mad Men" actress Teyonah Parris rocked her natural look and looked gorgeous in a one shoulder lilac ML Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2012 Collection gown.

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She recently starred in Lifetime's remake of "Steel Magnolias" (which she's nominated for tonight) and is set to star in the upcoming film with Brad Pitt, Twelve Years A SlaveAlfre Woodard was pretty in lime green for tonight's red carpet.

Fab looks for tonight's big show.  We'll update with more pics as they flow in....

 

WTF?! Chris Brown And Frank Ocean FIST FIGHT Over A PARKING Space!!!

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Apparently there's no parking at the studio as a big misunderstanding in an LA parking lot put both Chris Brown and Frank Ocean in the middle of a six-man fight. Deets inside...

Chris Brown might have been one of the few artists to speak nicely & publicly about Frank Ocean's "coming out" a few months ago, but no kind words were spoken yesterday in LA as the two men and their crews engaged in a nasty battle at the studio.

Though sources from both sides insist the "other" group started the fight, TMZ reports that Chris and his crew were leaving (or trying to leave) Westlake Studio when they were "blocked" by Frank and his friends. Allegedly, Frank (who's performing at the 2013 Grammys) said,"This is my studio, this is my parking spot."  What is this? You Got Served, the studio version?

One report says Chris tried to shake Frank's hand as a peace offering but someone from Frank's crew hit Chris. From there, one of Chris' friends hit the guy that attacked Chris and a fight between all of the men jumped off. During the brawl, Frank allegedly came at Chris and Chris responded by pushing him away.  And then they started brawling.

At least that's one way the story has been told....

Though we're sure Chris will say Frank started it and vice versa, LAPD is calling Frank "the victim" because he's the one who stayed around to talk to the cops (Chris left the scene).  Sigh.

As of now, no charges have been filed and there were no arrests...but the cops would like to talk to Chris.

SMH....And you might recall what happened the last time cops "talked" to Chris before the 2009 Grammys....

Though both artists are infamous for their Twitter rants, only Frank has spoken up about the fight where he says it will impact his Grammy performance.

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By the way, Chris has a verbally violent history with Frank & Odd Future.  Guess this is what happens when people take Twitter to the streets.

 

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*UPDATE* Chris was in the studio with his new artist Sevyn Streeter and Timbaland and several others around the time of the brawl.  He posted a pic of himself, Sevyn, singer Eric Bellinger, Mario, singer/producer RoccStar, and artist Sabrina Antoinette.

He posted the pic post-fight just 3 hours ago saying, "Working on my album. Not working on negativity. Focus on feeding ya family. Bullshit will forever be in the shadows."

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