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Naomi Campbell GIVES "THE FACE" On Italian VOGUE's FEBRUARY 2013 Cover

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Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell covers the February 2013 issue of Vogue Italia. See the cover photo and behind the scenes footage from the shoot inside...

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She's once agan proving why she is IT when it comes to modeliciousness.  In the latest February issue of Italian Vogue, the fabulous Naomi Campbell was shot by famed photographer Steven Meisel for the magazines "All Women" issue.  Styled by Karl Templer, Naomi wears a gogeous sheer and beaded gown by Blumarine, gloves from Carolina Amato, and Valentino PVC pipe heels.  The issue hits stands February 5th in Milan, then the rest of Italy later in the month.

And for fans who'd like to see Naomi's body in motion, she'll grace the small screen on "The Face" premiering on Oxygen on February 12th at 9/8c.

Watch the BTS video below:

 


Idris Elba Is Pure SEX On British GQ's March 2013 Cover + LL Cool J Opens Up About Helping Wife Simone Battle Cancer

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We can't think of many better ways to kickstart the morning than with sexy pics of Idris Elba.  The British actor is covering the pages of the March 2013 British GQ magazine.  We've got the pics and quotes bout how he uncomfortable he feels about his sex symbol status.  Plus, LL Cool J covers Essence mag and opens up about standing by his wife....

Sounds like Idris needs someone to wipe away his insecurities and remind him of his sexiness.  I'm sure he won't have any trouble finding someone to fill that role.  The newest British GQ cover guy is posing it up for The Cool Issue.  And he's all about his motorcycle, leather, and....effortless sexiness.

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But in his cover story, the "Luther" star seems to doubt where this whole sex symbol status came from.  Here are the highlights:

On responding to people finding him incredibly sexy
‘The irony is I wake up every morning, look at myself in the mirror and think, “Woah, I look like a piece of s***”,’ said the Hackney lad turned Hollywood superstar. ‘You watch yourself age and it’s hard to feel like a sex symbol.’

On responding to the female fans who fawn over him
‘I’m not sure what it is they see, not to mention that, personally, I feel very awkward. There’s no way all those women would ever sleep with me and go, “I really liked him”. Some of them would go, “He was really boring or he was a bit aggressive or, urgh, actor.” But it’s a compliment and it’s a massive tool to use in sculpting a career, especially with what I do for a living because I work in the face business. So it’s a compliment and I use it accordingly.’

On playing the next James Bond
It’s a rumour. And, I have to tell you, if the producers of Bond thought that I was self-campaigning, it would be such a turn-off. I’m flattered, obviously but I’ve been advised to just pipe down about it.’

‘Apparently, Daniel Craig said I’d be a great Bond. Daniel, why did you say that? Dropped me right in it! What an honour it would be, but also, what an indication of change. I know Ian Fleming lived in Jamaica for a long time, didn’t he? I think it’s interesting to think what he would have made of a black man playing Bond.’

Please let this James Bond rumor come to life.  Anywho, this issue hits stands February 7th.  Check out GQ for more pics and quotes.

 

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In other magazine news, LL Cool J is covering the March 2013 issue of ESSENCE Magazine.  And he's opening up about the difficult times he and his wife of 18 years, Simone, dealt with due to her cancer battle.

“I think, at the end of the day, as a man, you should support the woman you’re with. If she’s got a dream, you need to help make that a reality. I’m doing the best I can to do that…”

By the way, his show "NCIS: Los Angeles" is one of the most top rated shows on tv.  And he's been doing his thing in this business for over 30 years.  Respect.  The issue hits stands February 8th.

GQ Photos: Norman Jean Roy

Chris Brown, Rihanna & Karrueche Tran PARTYING At SAME Hotspot + Tony Parker ADDS Chris/Frank Ocean BRAWL To HIS $20 Million LAWSUIT

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Chris Brown spent Super Bowl Sunday at Greystone Manor with Rihanna, but things got awkward once Karrueche Tran arrived! See party pics inside and find out how NBA baller Tony Parker is using Chris' fight with Frank Ocean to his advantage.

While Beyonce was shutting it down in New Orleans, Chris Brown, boxer Andre Berto (above), Rihanna and a group of his friends were pouring it up at Team Hennessy's SuperBowl party at Greystone Manor in Los Angeles, California. 

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It was just a normal celeb-filled night with Hennessy V.S drinks...until Karrueche Tran arrive at the club with her alleged new man (who could just be a friend).  Her arrival definitely changed the social dynamics of the hotspot and suddenly the guest list started changing.

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Our spies tell us that as soon as Karrueche and her man hit the door, Rihanna and Chris were seen fleeing through an exit door to avoid any confrontation.  We wonder what Chris and RIhanna did after they left the club, but that ain't "Nobody's Business."

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Chris wasn't the only headliner at the establishment as Ne-Yo was also at the hotspot.

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And "father-to-be" Wiz Khalifa was also seen partying with the likes of Sean Kingston, DeRay, Davis, Soulja Boy (who recently split with rapper Diamond), Damien Dante Wayans and more.

 

And in other Chris related news.....

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San Antonio Spurs baller Tony Parker is hoping to use Chris Brown's latest brawl to his legal advantage. We told you a while back that Tony had filed a $20 Million lawsuit against NY hospot WIP for being negligent in security and supervision which resulted in his getting an injured cornea during the Chris Brown/Drake brawl last year.

And now that Chris has been involved in a fight with Frank Ocean, Tony has updated his lawsuit with the latest brawl details hoping to prove that WIP should have never let Chris inside the club in the first place.

And to strengthen his argument that Chris is a loose cannon and the club should have known better, he's also including details about Chris' 2009 assualt on Rihanna.

It seems like Tony may be building a case for why Chris Brown shouldn't be allowed in nightclubs...and why he deserves some serious cash for his injuries (which led to him not being able to play on the US Olympic team). We bet the folks at Greystone Manor will be watching this closely.

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Eve Tells The Breakfast Club She's NOT Pregnant, Doesn't Watch "LAHH", Doesn't Love Azealia Banks' Drama & Loves How Her Boyfriend Maximillion Holds Her Down

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E-V-E is still looking hot and doing her.  Which is why we love her.  The rapstress, who now lives in London, stopped by Power 105's The Breakfast Club this morning to dish on what she's been up to.  And what we can expect.  No wedding bells or babies with her uber rich boyfriend....at least not TODAY.

 

Get the highlights inside..

 

After she fought to leave Interscope, and getting out of "a horrible deal" with EMI Eve's now pushing her music via her own label called From The Rib.  And loves it. 

The 34-year-old "Tambourine" chick is making her way back on the scene.  And she said in an interview today she's definitely going on tour soon, and she wants to get back into acting and Hollywood because she misses it.  We almost forgot Eve is a vet in this sitcom game. 

Peep the interview highlights below.

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On the pregnancy rumors: I'm not pregnant.  That was that puffy coat.  I'm not pregnant, not yet.  But hopefully soon....knock on wood.  People lie and say my friend said this but I don't know what friend that was.  But I want kids.  Kids will never hold you back.  To me, that's the ultimate blessing. (She also said she and her man aren't necessarily trying to have babies, but they're not trying NOT to either.  We all know what that means...)

On Beyonce's Superbowl performance and people hating on Michelle Williams: She murdered it.  I loved it and I think it was really good.  And I think Michelle is doing other things but it was nice seeing them together.

On why she wants to come back to the rap game: I been wanting to come back it's just the situation hasn't been right.  As far as label stuff, management, lawyers, literally the whole situation.  And now it's the right situation.  I know it's been a minute but I miss my music.  It's my first love and I still got sh*t to say.

On her man Maximillion Cooper (pictured above): He's not a billionaire.  He's completely comfortable.  Here's what his Gumball 3000 company is all about.  This is the 15th Anniversary.  I'm into cars because I love cars and it's my tomboy side.  So the first year I did it, I was Team Puma.  And that's how we met.  Now I love it.  It's a lifestyle.  150 people enter and do it once a year.  You just drive. Some people do it for charity or some people do it because they're in an office all day and want a release.  And they're also running countries--a lot of kings and princes do it.  It's 7 days and next year it's in Copenhagen and ends in Monaco.  It's a clothing company too.  He's turned a lifestyle into something big.

It's my first time dating a white guy.  I love my black men.  I used to be engaged to an African and you can't get blacker than an African.  But this just happened.  I really wasn't looking for a white guy, but this just happened.  He holds me down so hard and is so supportive.

His friends started sending him wild links about me and asking him why he's dating this rapper chick, since he comes from a certain type of place.  We had to talk about that, but now he doesn't care.  He's good.

On "Love & Hip Hop": I'm scared to watch it.  I'll hurt my eyes and brain.  Even before Stevie J was on it I was scared to watch it.  But when I was younger I was a wild child [like the girls on the show].  (And she said she's too scared to do realty tv herself...and no wedding special when that time comes.)

On being modest about ballin' since Swizz Beatz said she could be sh*ttin on chicks with how she's living: I'm living the life I'm supposed to live.  I'm chillin.  I can't be all that extra in your face chick.  I'm a laid back chick unless you're in my face and you get on me.

On moving to London: I moved to London for love.  And I needed a change.  And I'm glad I did it because now I see things differently.  But now, I'm back in NY and I love it.

On people not liking her new "She Bad Bad" song: A lot of people didn't like it.  I didn't want to do the same thing you all have already heard from me.  But it's going to take a while for people to warm up to me again.  But I had a million views on the video so that's all care about.

On getting Azealia Banks on her album: I like her word play, but I just don't like the drama.  That bothers me.  We tried to holla at her to get on the album and I think she was one of the ones who said,"I think I'm busy."

On Nicki Minaj: It's not all my cup of tea.  I'm proud of her, I don't know her, but she's doing her thing and you can't be mad at that.  I love hearing her on certain records--like on "Girl On Fire."  But you can't hate on someone that's successful.

 

Eve is set for a May 14th release date for her upcoming album Liplock.  And she's got guests like Jeremih, Chrisette Michele, Snoop, Juicy J & Pusha T who will be appearing.

Check out the full interview below:

"Deception" Stars Meagan Good & Laz Alonso GET FAB For "Extra" Taping

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Meagan Good flaunted her hotness at The Grove in L.A. yesterday as she and her "Deception" co-star Laz Alonso did some promo at "Extra".  Get the pics inside....

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31-year-old Meagan Good kept it sexy by showing off her gams in a short striped jumper and nude pumps for her TV appearance on "Extra Live" yesterday in L.A.  And the actress made her way to the set with her "Deception" co-star Laz Alonso:

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They chatted it up with correspondent Terri Seymour about the show and what fans can expect from the rest of their debut season.

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Loves the look. She and her new husband DeVon Franklin are also on this month's cover (one of three covers) of EBONY magazine as a couple in love.

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And Laz, who's single, told BET recently it gets a bit weird doing love scenes with Meagan because they've known each other since they were pretty much kids:

That part did feel a little icky because I've known Meagan since she was a child, so I've seen her grow up. But in our business trust is a big thing and I trust her completely and she trusts me. It really helps our chemistry.

Meanwhile, check out the hot co-stars getting the Hollywood treatment on the red carpet of the last weekend's 44th NAACP Awards and her stunning Catherine Malandrino Fall/Winter 2012 Black Label collection gown:

 

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DID SHE JUST SAY THAT? Jen The Pen & Consequence DEFEND Her ENTITLED "I'm White" Comment On "LAHH 3"

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"LAHH 3" stars Jen the Pen and Consequence took to Twitter to defend a hot button comment she made on last night's "LAHH 3" episode during a fight with Raqi Thunda.  Watch the fight and see the tweets inside....

Following a heated confrontation between Raqi Thunda and Jen The Pen on last night's "LAHH 3" episode, Jen and her baby daddy Consequence took to Twitter to defend comments she made which most folks are going to label racist. 

A little back story....Jen the Pen and Raqi had one of those staged "LAHH" luncheons in the middle of NYC where they fought about a scene that aired earlier in the show.  Jen was upset about how Raqi handled their radio show audition and Jen stormed off after realizing she and Raqi couldn't work together.

Knowing she could get more screen time if the fight continued, Raqi followed Jen to her VH1-funded town car and continued with their argument.  After some heavy editing (you can tell by the "jumps" in the conversation) Raqi seemed to call Jen "entitled" (but we never hear this part) and says "Have fun trying to get hot." Then Jen responds with, "I'm white, honey it will get done."  

The viewer was obviously not allowed to see a very large part of this fight but the whole "I'm white" thing was enough to set Raqi off (during her confessional) and it's definitely the kind of water-cooler speak that Mona-Scott Young lives for.  Also, Raqi seemed to make a comment about Jen getting black "d*ck" and called her an "entitled honkie" while Jen ended by saying "I'll get on with my whiteness."

Clearly....BOTH ladies played the race card and threw insults at each other, but we guess it will come down to who the public likes the most in terms of who won this one. 

Jen and Consequence immediately hopped online to defend Jen's side of the argument.

 

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Maybe it's just me...but I don't see the difference.  Just because you only said the racist ass comment when you were heated doesn't make it OK.   What part of the game is this?  I really wish people would at least lie better.

Then Jen, shared her own thoughts by reminding folks that her man is black and so is her son.  Because that always matters and means it's impossible for her to be racist.

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She put on Instagram, "This is what my family is made of, if my comments affected anyone I apologize" 

And she tweeted...

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Most people don't bat an eyelash when someone who is Black or Latino makes a comment about their race so should Jen be allowed to invoke her whiteness?  Or should does she actually harbor some racist thoughts despite having a black man who sponsors her life?

To be honest, after the first episode--as that's all I could stomach--Jen came off as an extremely entitled person. For what reason?  Who knows.  But I have a few ideas.

Watch the confrontation here:

 

 

BONUS:

Frank Ocean, Chris Brown and others should take note and watch two grown men have a conversation. Looking at the body language of both Consequence and Joe Budden, it's very clear that there is a some animosity between them, but instead of taking it to the streets for 5 minutes, the two talked out their differences.

Apparently the two had been at odds about comments that were made during interviews that went viral. But during the confrontation captured by Hot 97, both rappers were able to agree that if that there was a misunderstanding and if anything every arises, they will talk to each other first and not "get gassed up" while talking to other people.

ANY DAY NOW: Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Share Last Days Of Pregnancy Photos

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While they anxiously await the arrival of their bundle of baby boy joy, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose have shared a few new photos and Amber showed off her stretch mark free belly.  See pics inside...

 

 

Amber is due any day now, and until then, she and Wiz are just basking in the glowing of their impeding parenthood.  In the flick above, he tweeted their recent night out saying , "Dinner wit tha wife."

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And there was a cutesy photo of them waking up in bed together. 

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And in "TMI" news, Amber clued in fans on how she got pregnant  saying"Prenatal Yoga - One of the positions that got me here in the first place Lol ;-)"

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And there may be an endorsement deal in her near future as one revealing photo Amber showed off her stretchmark free belly: "9 months Pregnant & no stretch marks on my body thank u Jesus!!!:-)"

 

We still haven't gotten an official "Officially Married" statement from the couple but you'll recall they always said they'd tied the knot BEFORE the baby came.

 

 

WHAT IN THE WORLD? "Love & Hip Hop" Star Mendeecees Harris INDICTED For Allegedly Trafficking Heroin & Cocaine!

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"Love & Hip Hop" star Yandy Smith might want to put those reality show cameras on pause and get her house in order.  Because her baby's daddy Mendeecees Harris is currently being indicted and facing charges for trafficking heroin and cocaine.

 

Deets inside...

Ish has officially hit the fan in Yandy's household.  After begging her live-in baby's daddy Mendeecees to man up and act more maturely, he's landed himself in more hot water.

The Rochester newspaper, the Democrat & Chronicle, reports today that Mendeecees Harris was indicted, along with two other men, for drug trafficking this past fall. 

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Apparently, cops did a deep investigation and Mendeecees has been caught up in a $2.5 mill drug trafficking "situation" in Rochester.  And he surrendered to arrest on January 24th.  Here's the details from the news report:

While court records provide few details about the criminal case against Harris and his co-defendants, Ronald Walker and Tyrus Harris, the indictment shows that authorities have already seized more than $1.5 million from safety deposit boxes connected with the case.

Also seized was nearly $407,000 worth of jewelry and watches, including a $60,000 Rolex and another $35,000 Rolex.

Authorities are also pushing for the forfeiture of properties in Georgia and Baltimore.

Harris surrendered for arrest on the Rochester-area indictment on Jan. 24.

By the way, records confirm the months-old rumor that Mendeecees is indeed facing sexual abuse of a minor (a 15-year-old girl) charges in New Jersey.  Once his court hearings for those charges are complete, he will be arraigned on the drug trafficking charges.

We've reached out to Yandy's reps several times about those charges for comment, and have received no response.  Oddly, she hasn't addressed any issues surrounding Mendeecees yet.


NO HARD FEELINGS: Former Destiny's Child Member LaTavia Roberson PRAISES Beyonce's SUPER BOWL Performance & D-Child Reunion + Brianna Perry's "Red Cup" Featuring Pusha T

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Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson had nothing but praise for Beyonce, Kelly Michelle and their halftime show during the Super Bowl.  Find out what she said inside and listen to Brianna Perry's"Red Cup" featuring Pusha T.

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Though she experienced a painful departure from Destiny's Child a few years ago, LaTavia Roberson (who was dismissed along with LeToya Luckett) has nothing but praise for Bey and the rest of Destiny's Child.  She spoke to Celebuzz and revealed that Beyonce was the highlight of the game for her. 


“I thought they all looked great and did a good job with their dance moves. Beyonce was especially amazing. She looked fabulous and her voice was really strong. During the performance somebody texted me to say they could not hear Kelly and Michelle sing. It was so noisy in the house where we watched the performance that I did not really notice anything wrong. But who knows? They probably had some technical problems.”

We're sure LaTavia meant that in the "nicest" way but some folks used to say this same thing about her and LeToya's voices being "muted" during their DC days.  But that was in the past and LaTavia has been able to move on and even keeps in touch with Kelly.  She said,

“I actually saw Kelly at a mutual friend’s graduation in Atlanta last summer and we had fun catching up on old times – I am pleased that Destiny’s Child got back together for the Super Bowl – the fans seemed to really enjoy it too!  It was great to see them all performing together and I have no bitter or bad feelings toward any of those women. I wish them all the best."

She added,

"I am at a good place in my life and things always work out for a reason. I am working on several projects with both acting and music that are exciting to me.”

We're glad LaTavia is in good spirits.  Def one of our faves.

 

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In anticipation of her upcoming Symphony No 9: Bri Major mixtape, Brianna Perry (who Beyonce says she's a fan of) had dropped a new song called "Red Cup" featuring Pusha T. The song follows Brianna's recent collab with Teyana Taylor on "Take My Breath Away."

Listen to Brianna Perry's "Red Cup" below:

OUT & ABOUT: Toni Braxton & Son Diezel Promote New Movie "Twist Of Faith" + Gabby Sidibe Clowns Around At Charity Bowling Event

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Gabourey Sidibe had some fun at the Second Stage Theatre's 26th Annual All-Star Bowling Classic in NYC last night.  Check out the funny actress goofing around, plus Toni Braxton and her son Diezel promoting their new Lifetime movie...

Yelling To The Sky actress Gabby rolled to Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in New York City last night in her bowling shirt for a charity bowling event.  And she goofed around with poses while having some trouble holding on tot he bowling ball:

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Ha!  Gotta love her.  Gabby's also the new host of the new AfroPop show on public tv.

 

And over in L.A, Toni Braxton brought her co-star and son Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis along to the premiere of their Lifetime movie 'Twist Of Faith' at the Stephen S. Wise temple:

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Diezel's brother Denim Cole came to support his fam.  Cute!

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And Toni's sisters and mom Traci, Evelyn, Towanda and Tamar were all there to support.  Sweet!

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Toni posed it up with her co-star David Julian Hirsch.  The movie airs this Saturday at 8/7c on Lifetime.

Los Angeles D.A. Claims Chris Brown VIOLATED Probation And LIED About Community Service + "Fast & The Furious 6" EXTENDED Trailer

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The L.A. District Attorney has filed a case claiming Chris Brown violated his probation by submitting fake community service records.  Find out all the possible violations inside and watch the TheFast & The Furious 6 extended first look.

 

Frank Oceanmay not be filing charges against Chris Brown....but the LA District Attorney sure is!  According to TMZ, the DA has filed a case claiming Chris violated probation by lying about completing his community service requirements.

The case has a long and murky back story but it begins with Chris being friends with Bryan T. Norwood, the Chief of Police in Richmond, VA. This is the same man who wrote a letter to the judge saying Chris Brown successfully completed 202 days of community service. (mind you...he was only required to perform 180).

So how could Chris slide? Because there were plenty hands in the pot. First, the detective assigned to monitor Chris duties at the Tappahannock Children's Center (in Richmond) was dismissed (the needed documentation was handled by Chris' mother instead).

Then, the Richmond P.D. admitted they only supervised Chris 9 or 10 times. The other times, he was on his own.

The case also claims that Chris' lawyer Mark Geragos, coached the lawyer for the Richmond Police Dept. on "how to "handle" D.A. investigators' questions about Chris' community service.

Mark Geragos now looks extra shady since it was also revealed that he told the probation department in Richmond that he had a court order for Chris' community service to be moved from their department and placed under the watch of the police chief.  Too bad there never was an actual court order!

Ish started unraveling once the DA started to think that the community service records were a bit fishy. Also, the docs claimed that the Administrator of the Children's Center in Richmond tried to coach one of its workers to lie about Chris' community service. The only problem was that the worker had already told the truth and admitted that he'd been waxing floors for three years and Chris was never there to help.

The D.A. is calling Chris' documentation sloppy and fraudulent and asking the judge to reject Chris' alleged Virginia community service hours and make him fulfill his obligation in L.A.

What's sad is that Chris' mom is going to be dragged all through this mess because she was in charge of orchestrating his "service" at the Children's Center, but one key administrator told the D.A. she NEVER saw Chris perform any work.

So, here's the total rundown of all violations according to TMZ (which includes the Frank Ocean fight):

-- The Frank Ocean fight at the recording studio
-- Brown testing positive for pot
-- Failing to obtain a travel permit
-- Allegedly grabbing and throwing a fan's phone in Miami
-- Throwing a chair through a window at "Good Morning America"

Of course, this is Hollywood.  But we don't think Chris is going to be able to totally skirt the system the way Lindsay Lohan can.

 

 

And at the movies.....

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Universal Pictures have released more scene stills and an extended look trailer from the film Fast & Furious 6.

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The latest installent in the franchise stars Ludacris, Tyrese, Vin Diesel, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and other fan favorites. 

Watch the extended first look here:

 

 

The Randomness:

1.  Alicia Keys catching unnecessary heat for not "standing" during her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl.  Story.

 

T.I. Rocks The Cover Of THE SOURCE, Talks Comedy Role In "Identity Thief"

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T.I. is covering the Feb/March 2013 issue of The Source magazine.  And he's revealing deets about his first comedy role in the newest funny movie hitting theaters, Identity Thief.

Mr. Harris is still getting his Hollywood on.  In addition to dropping albums, he's still hitting the major box office films.  He told The Source about his role in the upcoming Melissa McCarthy & Jason Bateman movie Identity Thief.

“It’s my first comedy so I’m looking forward to seeing that. I just want to keep my tools sharp…. Different people see T.I. in different ways. As long as they ain’t giving me a rapper. That’s what I don’t want to do. Anything else, I’d pretty much be open minded within reason of course.”

Good move TIP.

He also gives some in depth revelations about his post-prison family life and dealing with keeping things on the up and up.

“Everybody’s gonna have their ups and downs. Just because I’m a celebrity, that doesn’t mean that I’m exempt from humanlike faults.”

Identity Thief hits theaters this Friday.

HOUSE PORN: John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Take Us INSIDE Their GORGE Hollywood Hills Home In 'Architectural Digest'

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John Legend and his fiancee Chrissy Teigen are showing off their gorgeous Cali home.  And thanks to Architectural Digest, we're getting all the details on their domestic bliss in the Hollywood Hills.

 

Pics and deets inside...

He's already got 9 Grammys (and a room to house them).  And a vintage 1960's inspired laid back Hollywood home.  So 34-year-old John Legend let the much respected house porn magazine Architectural Digest delve into his designs.   By the way, he says he found his designer, Don Stewart of the L.A. firm Desiderata Design, through his G.O.O.D. Music head honcho, Kanye West.  Kanye was also a client.

John on the couple's design style

“Our style is chic and tailored but also earthy and casual.  Since this is our first home in Los Angeles, we wanted it to feel right not only for us but also for this city.”

Don on the Asian influence

“The first time we saw the house we were really inspired by the overall vibe.  I told John and Chrissy that it reminded me of a Thai temple. That Asian influence was something they responded to, especially since she is half Thai.”

 

Check out the rest of the pics of their indoor-outdoor living--with a Yamaha piano, silk shag carpeting, teak cabinetry, and sea grass walls-- below:

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John will be leaving his serene home for a while later this year for an international tour, and will be releasing his new album, Love in the Future.

 

Photography by Roger Davies

MAGAZINE COVER ROUND-UP: Kerry Washington Sexes Up EBONY + LeBron & Dr. Dre Rock ESPN's Music Issue + Laila Ali SHINES For "Sheen"

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She's all dressed up in leather...and looking HOT.  "Scandal" star Kerry Washington is rocking the March 2013 cover of EBONY magazine.  Get the full look inside, plus LeBron& Dr. Dre covering the Music Issue of ESPN magazine, and Laila Ali showing us what healthy looks like on SHEEN magazine's cover...

Now here's a side of Kerry Washington we rarely get to see.  Even though she's Hollywood's IT Girl and a true red carpet fashionista, she's upped her sexy factor for the new issue of EBONY mag.

With big hair and a leather mini skirt and a sexy alligator jacket, Ms. Washington knows how to bring the versatility in photoshoots and her acting roles.

So while oozing a sultriness like never before, Kerry's making a bold statement about the significance of portraying such dynamic female characters—Olivia Pope on ABC’s "Scandal" and the slave, Broomhilda, in Django Unchained. She discusses the connection the two characters have, and how they relate to her personal life.

Kerry on Olivia Pope:

“In her professional life, she is so powerful and is this self-made woman…But in [Olivia’s] personal life, she is a mess and I kind of love that…I love that I get to embody all of that complexity because I also think it takes a certain level of progress for us to have a Black Woman that powerful be an emotional mess on television.”

Kerry on Broomhilda and characters connection:

“[Olivia] is the answer to Broomhilda’s prayers…I’m grateful that these two women on opposite ends of history, on opposite ends of their experience, both strong women but in such different ways, can exist at the same time.”

The EBONY Scandal issue hits newsstands Feb. 5.

 

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Boxer Laila Ali, who made an appearance on last night's "Real Husbands of Hollywood", is the newest cover girl for the Health Issue of SHEEN Magazine.  How can you not love how she keeps it cute and feminine while still whooping ass in the ring?

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She's showing us what a healthy glow looks like.  And the mom of two looks beautiful these days.

 

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And finally, ESPN Magazine just released it's annual Music Issue.  Just in time for the GRAMMYS, Dr. Dre is teaming up with Miami Heat champ LeBron James for the cover.

In the issue that hits stands February 8th, Urban Daily tells us what's inside:

LeBron and Dre talk about their partnership concerning Dre’s Beats by Dre headphones. Besides talking about their business relationship, the pair share some songs they love to work out to. LeBron enjoys maintaining his fitness to the sounds of Rihanna, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, and Young Jeezy. The D-R-E hits the weights to a mix of Eminem, method Man, Nirvana, and Jay-Z.

Some behind the scenes footage from the shoot is below:

SPOTTED: T.I. & Tiny Grabbing Dinner At Madeo With Toccara In Beverly Hills

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Model Toccara Jones had a friendly dinner with couple T.I.& Tiny at Madeo in Beverly Hills last night.  Check out the threesome dashing past the paps inside...

Wonder what this dinner date was all about.  Fab model Toccara was spotted dashing out of Madeo restaurant in Beverly Hills last night with Tameka "Tiny" Cottle.  And minutes later, T.I. came trotting out as well:

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Mr. Harris later hit up the Hollywood premiere of the flick Identity Thief, which he has a role in.

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And after Toccara paid the valet, she and Tiny left separately as Toccara drove away.  Wonder where they were off to. 

It's not like we tell rumors or gossip or anything around here (*snickers*), but we've heard some titillating things about what goes down with the female friends Mr. & Mrs. Harris like to keep.  Just sayin'....

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PETA Is PISSY With Beyonce Over Her SuperBowl Performance Outfit + Designer Rubin Singer Dishes On Creating Bey's Look

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While Beyonce twirled and twerked her way to an electrifying SuperBowl halftime show this past Sunday, she managed to piss off PETA once they got an eyeful of her performance outfit.

 

Check out what the outspoken animal rights organization is telling Mrs. Carter, plus what her designer Rubin Singer has to say about the look he created...

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Not everybody was as pleased as punch to watch Beyonce shut down the SuperBowl halftime show stage in New Orleans.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) found out that the "Love On Top" singer's black lace & leather performance outfit was made of Iguana and python skin.  So, of course, they're pissed.

The company gave a statement to E! News saying she should watch their cruelty to animals video, and her outfit missed the mark on humane vegan options:

"We would take a bet that if Beyoncé watched our video exposés...she'd probably not want to be seen again in anything made of snakes, lizards, rabbits, or other animals who died painfully....Today's fashions are trending toward humane vegan options, and Beyoncé's Super Bowl outfit missed the mark on that score."

Beyonce nor her team has responded and are likely paying PETA no mind.  And we doubt they will.  Especially when she had her Christian Dior mink dragging on the floor just last month at the Presidential Inauguration.  Wonder if they're mad about her mink eyelashes too.

 

Meanwhile, the designer of Bey's performance outfit, Rubin Singer, posted a video explaining exactly how he created the sexy look.

 

Check it.

The Game Shows Off His New "The Chronic" Tatts, Works Out With LaLa & Friends....And Looks HOT While Sweating It Out

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Rapper The Game has been on a serious health kick lately.  And it's paying off.  He's even gotten his fellow VH1 reality fam LaLa Anthony in on all the work out plans and juicing.  Check out how they sweat it out, and Game copping three tattoos in one day....

The Game has been tweeting pics of his workouts at Runyun Canyon in L.A.  And now that he's started a new 7-day-plan of drinking his meals and working out hard with trainer Byrd.  Oh, and this is Game's second 60 days of Fitness regimen.

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Once LaLa saw the results Game posted on Instagram, she said she wanted IN.  And that she is.  Game, La (whose new season of "LaLa's Full Court Life" kicks off February 18th) and Po kicked off the first 7 days of the plan this week, and snapped pics picking up their juices and working it out in the Canyon yesterday:

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Get it.

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Oh, and this is what Game's arms look like now.  We've always thought he was a cutie in a bad boy way.  But damn.  Looks like that calling off the engagement situation with long time girlfriend Tiffney Cambridge has done a body good.  (P.S.  Tiffney says they're still "committed to each other.)

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Meanwhile, he also copped three tattoos in 1 day yesterday.  One was the album cover of Dr. Dre's iconic The Chronic.  he said:

Gettin "THE CHRONIC" album tatted on the stomach... OUCH ! But when I think about what this album did for my city... The pain disappears. That's Life. #Compton

He also got one of his own album, The Documentary, with his son Harlem's picture.  He said:

3rd tattoo of the day..... This one by the homie @petertattooist might be my favorite thus far..... #TheDocumentary album with my oldest son @harlemcarontaylor on the cover... #CLASSIC !!!!!!!

Yeah....we've got a thing for bad boys with tattoos.  Sue us.

 

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ON THE SET: Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker & Jennifer Hudson FILMING "Black Nativity" In NYC

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Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker were spotted filim scenes from the upcoming musical Black Nativity in New York recently.  See photos from the set inside......

 

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Betty & Corretta star Angela Bassett was spotted getting her lip gloss touched up on the set of her latest film Black Nativity in New York City yesterday.  Angela stars alongside Forest Whitaker in the "retelling" of the Bible's Nativity Story (based on a gospel musical originally written by Langston Hughes).   And it's a Holiday musical that's sure to be interesting with an ensemble cast.  According to blackfilm.com,

"‘Black Nativity’ follows Langston (JACOB LATIMORE), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (FOREST WHITAKER and ANGELA BASSETT). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (JENNIFER HUDSON). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family."

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Jennifer Hudson, who nows stars on NBC series "Smash" and is fresh off her Superbowl perfomance, was also on set yesterday where she was snapped walking through Times Square.

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Kasi Lemmons (who also directed the film Eve's Bayou) is writing and directing the updated reworking of the Hughes musical and spoke abut the project saying, “This is a universal story of faith and family, a marker of our times, and an endearing Christmas tale, infused with music from hip-hop to R&B to gospel.”

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And fans can expect to hear a fabulous musical score with original lyrics and arrangements from record producer Raphael Saadiq.  And with Mary J.Bige, Nas, Tyrese, Luke James and morealso announced among the castmembers, we're sure there will be some power songs through the film.
 

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Toni Braxton THREATENS RETIREMENT From MUSIC....Then BACKTRACKS (Kinda) + Will Smith REVEALS REAL REASON Willow DROPPED OUT OF "Annie"

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Singer, actress and reality star Toni Braxton hinted on "The Tom Joyner Morning Show" that she might be retiring from the music scene. BUT...she later backtracked.  Find out why Toni threatened to leave the industry and what made Willow Smith really drop out of the "Annie" remake inside....

Toni Braxton, who's staring in the Lifetime film Twist Of Faiththis month, called into "The Tom Joyner Morning Show" to promote her upcoming film and made a shocking disclosure about her future.  She told Tom,

"I don’t know if I’m going to be doing anymore music, I’ve said that before in the past but I don’t know…"

She continued,

"I’m thinking, I’m singing in the movie. Ta-Da. Some gospel a little bit. I just don’t know. Maybe I’m mad at music. I don’t know what it is. I can’t, my heart’s not in it right now."

Tom and Sybil Wilkes (his co-host) asked Toni if record companies had stopped returning her calls and if that had affected her negative mood and she said,

"Not even that. They’re actually calling and I’m like well ‘I don’t know if I want to do another record’ but that’s a blessing I guess but I gotta be in it, I gotta love it and maybe because everything that has happened to me I don’t know."

We all know that Toni's days atop the charts seem like a footnote of the 90s.  And coupled with her financial challenges, it's not hard to see why she might want to focus on television and movies.

But when pressed by Tom to say if she was retiring or quitting the business for good, she cleared it up and said, "No, I’m not trying to do that."

Hmmm....we guess the "Braxton Family Values" star had a change of heart during the course of the interview.  In the meantime, Twist of Fate will premiere on Saturday, February 9, at 8pm ET/PT on Lifetime and fans can her Toni singing during the film.

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During a recent appearance at Temple University with Sister Soulah for their "Real Talk With Sister Souljah and Will Smith" panel, movie star Will Smith spoke candidly about how life in the spotlight was putting stress on daughter Willow.  It was first reported that Willow had outgrown the role of "Annie", but now,Will says she made the decision to be a child...and not a child "star." He told audience,

Willow was supposed to be doing ‘Annie,’ we got Jay-Z to do the movie, got the studio to come in and Willow had such a difficult time on tour with ‘Whip my Hair’ and she said, ‘You know Daddy, I don’t think so’ and I said, ‘Baby, hold up! I said no, no, no, listen, you’ll be in New York with all of your friends and Beyoncé will be there. You will be singing and dancing,’ and she looked at me and said, ‘Daddy, I have a better idea, how about I just be 12.’

I’m really learning through Willow the necessity that we have to snap ourselves back and refocus on the emotional needs of the people that we love. Someone’s emotional needs can be very very different from your dreams and what you think they should be doing and where they are supposed to be."

Clearly, Will and Jada are the type of parents to put the interests of their kids first. Even though they believe in letting them "parent" themselves.  So many other "Hollywood" stage parents might have force their kid to make the movie for their own selfish reasons.  Not sure if Miley Cyrus or Lindsay Lohan could have opted out of anything...
 

Michelle Williams Responds To Keyshia Cole (And Other Critics)? -- "Ladies Must Learn to Support Each Other!"

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Michelle Williams issued a classy response today to the critics of her performance during the Superbowl halftime show.  Check out what she said inside....

As we previously reported, Keyshia Cole took to Twitter to blast Michelle Williams for "f**kin up the groove" of the Destiny's Child reunion performance.  And yeah, she may have been slightly stiff since it's been a while since she's danced it out on stage.  But today, she posted to her Facebook page the above post-performance pic with her "sisters" Beyonce & Kelly, and urged ladies to "stick together & support each other."

It was an honor to share the stage with my sisters Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé on Sunday night. To all my ladies, we must learn to stick together and support each other. The incredible Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson did an amazing job too! Thank you to my sister Beyonce for sharing your moment with Destiny's Child. Love you!

Doubt Keyshia Cole will respond...or even care.  But on the upside of things: Record sales for Destiny's Child shot up by 600% right after Sunday's on-stage reunion.

 

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