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DIAMOND GIRL: It's Rihanna's 25th BIRTHDAY!....And She's Got A NEW PARTNERSHIP With MAC Cosmetics

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Rihanna turns 25-years-old today.  Celebrate with BadGirlRiRi inside and find out about her latest venture with MAC....

International superstar Rihanna celebrates a quarter of a century today, ringing in year number 25.  Since entering the spotlight, Rihanna has had her share of ups and downs and we've been with her each and every step of the way.  

Now, she's just debuted her River Island fashion line and she branching out into cosmetics with a new partnership with MAC.  

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While speaking with WWD about the new line, the singer revealed that the press may violate her privacy (apparently there's other private moments she doesn't blast herself on her social media networks)...but they can't invade her creativity.  And a part of her decision to link with the company was that they've allowed her to expand on her own creative side.

“Being creative is something that I love, so I can put that into different outlets. Music happens to be the first thing that I gravitated to, and now music opens doors to just so many different opportunities, and they all tie in. My makeup looks, my fashion looks…they help me to express myself as an artist. I think it helps people to understand me or my mood, my story.”

She adds, 

"When you think of makeup, the brand that pops into your mind — for something legit — is MAC. Whatever color you want, it’s like ‘Let’s go to MAC.’ I’ve been using MAC on tour for such a long time it was a natural fit for me. I have always loved makeup, and I always said that if I do it, I want to do it with a credible brand.”

And about her own collection...

"There’s so much to choose from, and you can mix different textures with different colors and different greens in different eye shadows. I learned so much about the detail of makeup and what makes things look different. What makes it apply different is really important. Every little detail is important.”

The four collections will be known as RiRi [Hearts] MAC and will break throughout 2013.  According to WWD, the signature piece of the lineup, RiRi Woo (a lipstick), will be sold with all four collections. The summer collection also includes two additional lipsticks, a Lustre Drops shade and a powder blush duo. 

And fans rolling out to see her on stage for her Diamonds tour will be able to pick up RiRi Woo at her concerts (it will also be available online). And for the rest of the year, fans can look forward to a summer collection (online), a third collection that will hit retail stores and an on-counter holiday collection.

Happy Birthday Rihanna!

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On Instagram, RiRi is obviously reflecting on her life and stopping to smell the roses (or thorns).  She posted this throwback photo of herself with Chris Brown earlier and said, "#throwbackRiRi my surprise 20th birthday party!! Im an old bitch now! Thank God for His gifts and His endless mercies! #25 #MilestoneLife"

See some of RiRi's most memorable "Fresh Out The Runway" looks in the gallery....


Cam'Ron Exposes Adrienne Bosh's Past Groupie Behavior

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After Lil Wayne announced on stage Sunday nightthat he smashed Chris Bosh's wife Adrienne....another rapper is exposing her past groupie behavior.

 

Check it inside....

Lil Wayne has opened a can of worms.  It's no secret that Adrienne Bosh is well known for being on that groupie scene pretty hard--trying to get chose--a few years ago.  Chick lived in Atlanta's VIP-section nightlife and modeled for your favorite booty magazines, including Smooth.

But once she finally landed her prize--an NBA baller--she flipped her image into a perfect little Stepford Wife.

But she's not fooling folks like Cam'Ron who took Weezy's announcement and ran with it.  The Dipset member posted the above throwback pic of Ms. Adrienne--before she met Bosh--and blasted her for getting it in with his homie.

My man @britishthetitan been had bosh wifey under wing b4 Wayne. Lol she use to be pissy drunk in my club in da Cincinnati

Womp....

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REAL STARTER WIFE DRAMA: Siohvaughn Wade ACCUSES Dwyane Wade Of IGNORING Their Kids' Life-Threatening HEALTH Concerns

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Dwyane Wade's ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade is back in the papers (and the court system) with new allegations against her famous ex, claiming that he's not providing their children with their life-saving medications. Find out more inside.....

 

The original starter wife, Siohvaughn Wade, is not going down without a fight in her ongoing custody battle with Miami Heat baller Dwyane Wade and now she's back with a new set of allegations.  This go round, she's filed papers saying Dwyane "has never obtained any asthma inhalers or asthma nebulizer machines for the children since [Dwyane] was awarded children in his custody on March 11, 2011." And the docs go on to say, "[Dwyane] recklessly failed to provide the five and ten-year-old children with any medication for a life-threatening illness."

According to TMZ, Siohvaughn also claimed in the docs that Dwyane is "continuously and willfully making every effort to alienate the children from [her]."

While we understand Siohvaughn is concerned about her children's health, we're pretty sure that the Dwyane has some good old health insurance through the NBA and didn't need to get any asthma machines shippped from Chicago.  You can get those type of machines in Miami.

Clearly, Dwyane and Siohvaughn aren't communicating outside of their lawyers, and you can't really blame him since she was accused of trying to abduct the kids during one of their prior visits.  

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We just hope the ex-couple can drop the drama and start putting the kids first.  

 

Terrence J. & Selita Ebanks SPLIT....Over "Scheduling Conflicts"?

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We've been wondering why they haven't been seen together in months.  And now, we have our answer.  E! News host Terrence J.& model Selita Ebanks have split.  Deets inside on why...

It's official--cutie Terrence J. is SINGLE.  He and Selita Ebanks were always an odd match to us--and since they shared the same management it seemed like a relationship of convenience anyway (a la Future& Ciara).  But it was the "inside" info about the split that had us raising an eyebrow as to who's trying to get the upperhand.

Page Sixreports:

The pair, who dated since November 2011, split over “scheduling conflicts.” “Selita is just so busy,” says an insider who tells us the beauty is working on a TV pilot and will be releasing a single soon.

Now....we all know damn well the only person who has receipts for being incredibly busy is Terrence.  From his new nightly hosting stint on E! News, his Crown Royal Life spokesman commercials, red carpet reporting, and more....it's pretty clear whose schedule is "just so busy."

So did Selita send over this "insider tip" herself?  And chick is "releasing a single?"  Everybody wants to be a singer.

The model chick also has been celebrating her 30th birthday all week in NYC at Bagatelle and Asselina with two-days of parties.  And reportedly, video cameras were rolling.  Guess we'll be seeing something new from her soon. 

Hmmm....

NEW GIGS: Shaq Re-Releases His PUMP Reeboks With Swizz Beatz & Tyga + Jay-Z Cops New Publishing Deal

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Throwback is everything these days. And NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has joined Swizz Beatz, Tyga & the Reebok fam to re-release his classic Reebok PUMP Shaqnosis shoe.  And we've got the pics from their big reveal day, plus Jay-Z's newest money move.....

Debuting for the first time in 1995, Reebok Classic is bringing back the Shaqnosis on July 19th.  The sneakers--which will run for $125 at key retailers--will come before another Reebok Classic re-release, the Shaq Attaq dropping on April 19th ($160).

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At a packed press launch at the Project Trade Show in Las Vegas yesterday, Reebok Classic welcomed the legendary Shaq back to the family fresh off the heels of the Iverson collection re-release.  And this business move is all thanks Swizz Beatz, the Reebok Classic Creative Director.

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Swizz brought Shaq on stage to reminisce about being the first athlete with a signature shoe for Reebok, his days in the league, his first Reebok ad, doing music with Shaq, and more.  And spokesman Tyga also popped up for the photo-op.

The 90's live on!

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And in other big business moves, Jay-Z isn't just making his money touring, buying/repping companies and making music.  He's taking care of the publishing side of his music too, i.e., the MONEY side.

Music publishing is not talked about much--but it should be.  It's where songwriters either keep or sell ownership rights to their music, which dictates just how they will be paid from here on out every time their song is used anywhere.  Plenty of artists care more about the lights, camera, action and only making a couple cents on each album.  But certain artists, one being Jay-Z, care about their long term behind the scenes money.  And they nab serious publishing deals for their music.

The NY Times reports:

Led by Mr. Platt (a 6-foot-8 figure widely known in the industry as Big Jon), Warner/Chappell has signed Jay-Z to a publishing administration deal for his future work as well as his music since 2008. Through a separate deal, Warner/Chappell will also represent the songwriters at Jay-Z’s entertainment and management company, Roc Nation.

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According to two people briefed on the talks, Mr. Platt is also said to be in advanced negotiations with another top EMI Publishing artist who is very close to Jay-Z: Beyoncé, his wife.

Mr. Carter said in a statement:

“The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend. Jon Platt is such a person. He’s a man of extraordinary character as well as a remarkably talented executive with an ear for music and an eye for talent. It’s great to watch him grow to be one the best in the business.”

Taking care of his own...and his wife and signees.  Nice!

FIGHT NIGHT: Did K. Michelle SLAP Mimi Faust BACKSTAGE At Her NYC Concert??

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It seems like some ATL drama followed K. Michelle all the way to New York City with reports that she and "LAHH ATL" co-star Mimi Faust had some type of slap-style altercation last night at B.B. King's.  Get the deets inside......

 

Yesterday, K. Michelle made a few promo stops through NYC, including a much talked about interview with Power 105's The Breakfast Club that we told you about. During the chat fest, K. shared a few opinions that may have come back to haunt her.  First, she went in on Mimi Faust's new man and stated that she thought he was on "the down low."  Also, she made a few jokes about the whole Lyfe Jennings concert where she went ham after finding out she was expected to open for a dude who had just gotten out of jail.

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So...fast forward to Tuesday evening at NY's B.B. King's venue where K. Michelle was slated to perform.  Sources say Mimi Faust arrived to the concert with her bff Ariane Davis (they were there to "support") but ish went LEFT backstage.  Reports are saying that there was verbal altercation backstage which resulted in K. Michelle slapping Mimi in the face.

We can only imagine that hearing your "friend" dissed your man on the radio and questioned his sexuality must have made Mimi feel some kind of way.  But is that what led to the altercation?  Only time...and Mona Scott Young's camera crew...know for sure.  

Meanwhile on Twitter, Lyfe Jenning was also responding to The Breakfast Club Interview saying, 

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One thing's for sure, K. Michelle's mouth keeps her in some mess.  There have also been more leaks about drama during the "LAHH ATL 2" taping, which may include more fighting with Rasheeda.  Plus, she's already revealed to NY listeners that she's cursed out most of her castmates. 

And since K. Michelle has been VERY verbal about her own anger management issues, when we hear a stories about her causing conflict, we're inclined to believe that she's at the root of them.  

But just like her fights with J.R. Smith, maybe the Mimi Faust/Lyfe Jennings drala will make for great songs on her upcoming Rebellious Soul album.  We'll be waiting....  

 

 

For her B.B. Kings performance, K. was styled by Kendrell Bowman and wore a custom made leather jacket from ButchDiva, black thigh high Louboutins and Rag & Bone jeans.

RUMOR CONTROL: Amber Rose NOT In Labor...It Was JUST A Doctor's Appointment!

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Amber Rose came back from her self-imposed Twitter hiatus just to tell her rosebuds & rosestuds that she's NOT in labor...despite reports running amok that she is.

 

Deets on the false alarm inside...

Relax folks...it was just a doctor's appointment!

Yesterday, when papa-to-be Wiz Khalifa Instagrammed the below pic of a fetal heart monitor with the caption "Coming Soon," folks jumped to the conclusion that Amber was in labor.  It wasn't that far of a jump since the couple stated previously that they're official due date is February 24th.  So their baby boy being born today, just a few days early, wouldn't have been an impossibility.

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But despite all the rumors and internet reports that Amber is in labor and/or has had the baby, she just tweeted that their little nugget is still baking.

Good morning Rosebuds & Rosestuds Muva is not in labor nor did I have the baby yet I just had a doc appt yesterday Lol that's all. ;-)

I got a million congratulation texts yesterday for having the baby... It was sweet but our Chicken nugget is still baking. :-)

My due date isn't until Feb 24th & this is my first baby so he may come early he may come late but either way he'll be here soon -Muva

Good luck Amber!

SPORTS: LeBron James' INNER CIRCLE Alleges Lil' Wayne Is JEALOUS And Might Be OBSESSED With The Baller

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A few of LeBron James' closest friends have chimed in about what really set Lil' Wayne off during All-Star Weekend and it doesn't have anything to do with an NBA ban!  Get the deets on what LeBron's friends call Weezy's stalker-like activities inside...

 

Earlier this week, we showed you video of Lil' Wayne getting all up in his feelings about the way the Miami Heat's starting lineup recently treated him and how they (along with the NBA) had banned him from NBA events.  

After Weezy's rant this weekend, which included a nasty revelation about Chris Bosh's wife Adrienne went viral, the NBA's Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Mark Broussard, spoke to TMZ and said Wayne's claims about his NBA ban had"no truth at all."  And P.S......the Heat says that Wayne left the game voluntarily.  So.....if the NBA didn't ban Weezy from their events and Weezy left voluntarily.....what the hell was that outburst about?

A source from LeBron James' inner circle revealed toHH365 a few alleged key inside facts that shed a light on the situation.  The gist is this....hardcore gangstas don't handle rejection well.

We've covered several Two Kings events held by LeBron and Jay-Z and friends of Bron seem to think Weezy was angling for that same type of friendship with the baller.  Knowing this, think about all the times we've seen Weezy spotted courtside at the Heat games in Miami.  

Sure...one could say he is just a Miami Heat fan but the source also revealed that Weezy--who is suddenly a hardcore Laker fan--has flooded LeBron with "invites for concert appearances, birthday parties and video sessions."  And LeBron always turned him down.   “LeBron is extremely busy, he respects Lil Wayne and his peers in the entertainment industry, but he just doesn’t like to be bothered like that.” OUCH.

The source thinks that Lil' Wayne's ego was bruised by the rejection so now he's resorting to childish temper tantrums.  “It’s an unhealthy obsession.” 

SMH.....Weezy likely has a fawning entourage who cater to his every whim...laugh at every joke...and co-sign every lyric.  So the thought of being rejected by a big celebrity must not sit very well with him.  But damn....did he have to go in on Adrienne like that?  

 

The Randomness: 

1. Wale confronts NBA announcer for talking ish about him.  This dude loves a public confrontation doesn't he?  Story.  


TV FAB: Michelle Williams Nabs New Reality Show, "My Sister's Keeper"

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Get ready to see the real Michelle Williams.  The Destiny's Child singer turned Fela! star just nabbed a brand new reality show called "My Sister's Keeper."

 

Deets inside...

It's already a busy 2013 for Michelle Williams.  She dropped a new Destiny's Child song, "Nuclear", with Beyonce& Kelly, is dropping a new D-Child Love Songs album, performed alongside her groupmates at the 2013 SuperBowl, and has been traveling around the country performing in Fela!, the musical.

And Keyshia Cole has something else to be mad about now.  Michelle's adding a new reality show and a new album to the list.

It was just announced today that eOne studios will be producing "My Sister's Keeper," a reality show all about the lives of Michelle and her sisters and the pressures of releasing a new solo album though eOne Music.  No word on the exact network this will appear on just yet, but it looks like TVOne or WeTV could be two of the main possibilities.

"I am very thrilled about this opportunity, to extend into television with the eOne family as well, with this series," Michelle said about her new show. "Working together on my new gospel album and television series, I am excited to share with everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and journey of recording for the album, performing, fun family times and other unforgettable experiences out together with my dear sisters."

The series' Executive producers include Tara Long, Phil Thornton and Jeff Hevert on behalf of eOne as well as Michelle Williams and John Dee Hammond.

Also, Michelle's upcoming third gospel album is due to be released in Summer 2013, with the first single coming soon.

Will you be watching her new reality show?

 

DO WE LOVE IT: FLOTUS Michelle Obama's BANGIN' New Official Portrait

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The White House has just releasedFirst Lady Michelle Obama's official White House portrait for the family's second term in the White House.  And the bangs are the highlight of her historical portrait. 

 

Decide if we love it....

Posing in The White House's Green Room in a two-toned blue dress, Mrs. Obama brought back her strand of pearls from her first 2009 official portrait, and flaunted her brand new bangs.

She's 49, stunning and absolutely fabulous.  And in just a few days, First Lady Michelle will be speaking with "GMA" host Robin Roberts, who just returned to the anchor's desk today, about the three year anniversary of the Let's Move Campaign.

Re-visit her first portrait from 2009 HERE.

 

BONUS: President Obama's official portrait, taken in the Oval Office, was released back in December:

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BONUS 2: The Obamas snapped a just-released pic with his entire extended family in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day:

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Joining the First Family from left are: Craig Robinson, (President's brother-in-law), Leslie Robinson, Avery Robinson (President's niece and nephew), Marian Robinson (President's mother-in-law), Akinyi Manners (President's niece), Auma Obama (President's paternal half-sister), Maya Soetoro-Ng (President's maternal half-sister), Konrad Ng, Savita Ng, and Suhaila Ng (President's brother-in-law and nieces).

 

So, about FLOTUS' new portrait...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Photogs: Chuck Kennedy/Pete Souza

Fantasia Talks To "JET" Magazine, Reveals "I'm Am FINALLY Able To LOVE Myself"

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Fantasia covers the latest issue of JET Magazine where she reflects on her financial pitfalls, relationship drama and learning to love herself.  Find out what she talked about inside....

In the upcoming issue of JET Magazine, Fantasia opens up about her public woes and embarrassments--the Twitter posts to the financial failures to her scandalous affair with a married man. She tells the mag that the past has produced several transformative teachable moments. She also reveals her new life mantra. Here are the highlights:

On self-discovery:
“I am finally able to love myself. The main thing I wanted in life was peace and freedom; the ability to let go…You could say the stage saved me because when I’m in front of people I carry my pain and soul…That is my salvation.”

On living single:
“I’m single and happy. I have a great relationship with both of my children’s fathers… If you catch me with either of them, we are not together— we are just being good parents. All I’m focused on right now is music and my kids.”

Elsewhere in the issue, legendary frontman of The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson (who's releasing his sixth solo album, Love, Charlie) talks about beating cancer and drug addiction.

And "Braxton Family Values" star Trina Braxton creates a cheat sheet for easy homemade cocktails.  Of course.

The issue hits newsstands February 25th.

Phaedra Calls Out Kenya Moore For Having A "Silicone Butt" + Kandi Burruss POSES IT UP With Fiance Todd...And Says He's NOT An Opportunist

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Housewife drama!  "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Phaedra Parks is accusing co-star Kenya Moore of having a silicone ass.  But is it all because she's stil mad about that Stallion Booty workout DVD?  Deets inside, plus Kandi Burruss' new S2S cover with fiance Todd...and how they're blasting the "opprtunist" rumors...

Sounds like Phaedra is still salty about frenemy Kenya's "Stallion Booty DVD" that she's releasing after attempting to help Phaedra with her "Donkey Booty" DVD.

And despite Kenya saying her ASSets are au natural, Pha Pha's calling B.S.  She said in Us Weekly's newest issue:

“If you’re gonna sell a video talking about bottoms, you need to have one that’s homegrown.  I’ve never been altered by plastic surgery,” Phaedra says. “My butt is really my butt. [Kenya’s] is full of silicone!”

The former Miss USA's response in the mag:

“I’m not opposed to plastic surgery.  I’m just not a big fan — and I’m glad that I don’t need it.”

Snaps.

 

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Look who just did a photoshoot together for S2S magazine's March 2013 issue.  It's Kandi & Todd.  And they're convincing the public that there's no opportunistic choices going down here.  They're also talking about considering a destination wedding...and testing out kandi's sex toy line.

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Kandi on Todd being called an opportunist

"I heard different people like Wendy Williams trying to say he was an opportunist, but I was trying to figure out, “What does she mean by that?” Todd makes good money doing what he does, and he also has a lot of different business ventures going on outside of that. And he did not want to be on TV or anything.  I think, for AJ, it was more about if people can't figure out how you make your money, then they always try to say, “Oh, you must not have any.” But you can clearly see that Todd is working. He does well, so no need to question it."

Kandi on their bedroom behavior

"I have to test [the Bedroom Kandi products] out to make sure they work right for everybody else."

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Cute pics.  Check out the rest over at S2S.  The issue hits stands soon.

PULPIT DRAMA: Former New Birth Members Say Bishop Eddie Long Led Them Into A SHADY PONZI SCHEME

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Bishop Eddie Long is back in the headlines after several former New Birth members claim he knowingly led them into a ponzi scheme where they lost over a million bucks.   Find out more inside....

While Moses led his flock of Israelites out of Egypt.....Bishop Eddie Long allegedly led some members of his New Birth flock into financial ruin!  

In a lawsuit filed in Dekalb County state court last month, the Atlanta Journal Constitution says 12 former New Birth members claim they lost more than one million dollars investing in a ponzi scheme that was endorsed by Bishop Eddie Long. But the shady part of the lawsuit is they alleged that the good Bishop knew it was a shady deal all along and he brought it to the church anyway.

Apparently, the Bishop's assistant received a phone call saying that Ephren W. Taylor (the self-professed “social capitalist”) shouldn't be trusted...but that didn't stop the Bishop from endorsing him.

“If Bishop Eddie Long hadn’t endorsed this they wouldn’t have invested,” plaintiffs attorney Jason Doss said.

Now get this...although Bishop Long didn't invest in the scheme, he encouraged members of the congregation to put their faith into the man whom he introduced as “friend (and) brother.”

SMH....we wonder what (kickback) Bishop Long gained from making that good faith introduction to the church?

During the suit's discovery process, the plantiffs happened upon an internal memo to Bishop Long from his assistant where an unidentified called said he “did not want the church to be taken advantage of.”

The caller then laid out Ephren's game plan saying he "...will issue promissory notes to the congregation which gives him legal authorization to do as he pleases. There will be no return on investment.”

And guess what....that's EXACTLY how it all went down!  And reportedly, Bishop Eddie Long was warned about this before he ever brought Brother Ephren into the church fold. SMH.

According to Channel 2 Action News, plaintiff Lillian Wells (who invested $122,000) said, “That was my everything, and that’s it, it’s gone.” She adds that Ephren claimed to be a self-made millionaire by the time he turned 16.

The Securities and Exchange Commission now has a civil case pending against Ephren, who’s alleged to have targeted more than 1,000 investors, mostly church members.  The money was spent to fund his lavish lifestyle AND his wife’s singing career.

The former members have named Bishop Long, Ephren Taylor and New Birth as defendants.  And if they win, it will be the second case the Bishop has lost against former members.  You'll recall, he reportedly paid off a few young male members who claim to have had "relations" with him.
 

In the name of sweet baby Jesus.....this is just messy.

 

 

VIDEOS: First Look At Gabby Union's "Being Mary Jane" + Miguel's "Candles In The Sun" Video

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We finally get to see Gabrielle Union in action in her brand new BET project, "Being Mary Jane."  Check out the super quick promo inside, plus Miguel's new socially conscious video for "Candles In The Sun."

It's almost here.  The Akil's newest BET creation starring Gabby Union is on its way.

Gabby told the media at a promo shoot months ago:

"Being Mary Jane" is basically about a television host, who has her own show, and how she balances her life. Between wanting to talk about hard hitting news and other stories, she shuffles through her own personal morals. It’s about her trying to stand up for what she believes in but also keeping her ratings. She also struggles with the idea of being raised with the same morals, values and opportunities, throughout her family and being the only one to make it. How does that change the family dynamic? Her family comes from the upper-middle class, but she is the only one out of her siblings that is doing well. Her lack of a love life and the poor choices that she has made are also explored.

Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and plenty more also co-star in the pilot movie (that will possibly turn into a series).  We hear from those who attended the screening that it's great!

 

 

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And in music videos:

"Adron" singer Miguel just dropped another video from his most recent album, Kaleidoscope Dream.  For his "Candles In the Sun" visuals, Miguel takes a look social, religous and political issues and expresses his thoughts in his own way. 

About his bold black & white video directed by Sarah McColgan, Miguel says:

“It’s so easy to ignore what’s right in front of us sometimes.  I wanted to create a song and visual that addressed my everyday concerns of life as I know it in the world that we live in.”

Check it.

Evelyn Lozada DEBUTS Her VIDA LUXE Line At LONDON Fashion Week!

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Evelyn Lozada is across the pond dropping her new clothing line VIDA LUXE for London Fashion Week today.  Get deets on the line and see a preview of sketches inside....

 

As we speak, "BBW" star and fitness columnist Evelyn Lozada is debuting a new clothing line called VIDA LUXE in London for fashion week.  She described the line to Celebuzz saying, "It’s very feminine and flowy and will fit all body types. It’s just so much fun. Lots of colors and patterns."

And Evelyn, who teamed up with Bow Wow's mom Teresa Caldwell, on the line described their process saying,"We got together and she sketched out my ideas and we talked about every detail from fabric to color to hardware. After she drew out everything and put it together, I was blown away.”

We're sure the line will pop up on the upcoming season of "BBW" as the show will need to fill the gaps with positive happenings since all the wine-tossing and fighting has allegedly been put on pause.  

So what's the price point of her collection" Eve said,

“It will be anywhere from $100. I believe that you don’t have to have millions of dollars to look fabulous. You can have something affordable, and just make it look like a million bucks.”

And how did she end up at London Fashion Week? She revealed, "I wanted to do something big, and I thought that launching this overseas would have a great affect on the line. I figured ‘go big or go home!’”

She added that she has plans to target the line towards her high profile friends like Rihanna and has dreams of expanding the collection into denim and feminine sweatsuits for chicks on the go.

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Here's a preview of what folks in London will see today:

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Extras:

1.  Lou Myers--Mr. Gaines on "A Different World"--has died.  STORY

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BIRTHDAY CAKE: Chris Brown Pops Up In Hawaii With Rihanna On Her Birthday

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Rihanna is living it up for her 25th birthday, and has no worries about what folks have to say about it.  Check out a pics of Chris Brown popping up on her Hawaiian vacay today inside...

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Looks like these two lovers are on again.  Breezy made his way across the Pacific to meet up with a fishnet & bikini wearing Rih Rih in Hawaii, where she and her crew have been pouring it up and smoking it up for her b-day.  And the twosome were spotted holding hands and cuddled up in deep convo while walking along the water.

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The bad gal Instagrammed a pic of herself and Mr. Brown, who is working on his sixth album, having some fun in the car as they rode around the island.  And her bestie Melissa posted some pics of the gals having some crazy sexy cool fun as well:

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We're sure that "Birthday Cake" remix will get played...and re-enacted...more than a few times on this trip.  That's how they ball out.

Pics: Instagram/Splash

Lil Wayne Says He MEANT His Tirade Against The Heat & NBA...Except What He Said About LeBron

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Lil Wayne called into Miami's 99Jamz last night to give his side of this whole NBA/Heat/Adrienne Bosh/F bomb drama. Check out what the "No Worries" rapper had to say inside...

 

So after all the drama of Weezy hitting the stage at Liv's Stereo Live on Sunday night and giving an F-Bomb tirade to the Miami Heat & The NBA, he's clearing some things up.  And reiterating some ish too.

He told host Felisha Monet that he meant what he said about the Heat and the NBA....but Miami is his second home so he loves the city.  He also said he meant F everyone....except LeBronOf course.

“Let me start off by saying, I don’t apologize for that night, I don’t apologize for being who I am. That’s who I am, this is who I am, and yes I did say those things. Only thing I do want to take back from saying that night is I said ‘F**k LeBron,’ I didn’t mean to say that because me and LeBron we are cool and I’m really cool with his mom and we have a real good relationship, and that’s my homie but it just slipped out. I didn’t mean to say that. Other than that though I don’t take nothing back.”

And he also explained what went down with him and Dwyane Wade at that Heat game he was "kicked out of."

'I was at the game, rooting for the Lakers, saying 'Chris Bosh you can't hit a shot, D-Wade stop crying, I'm saying whatever I wanna say, I'm a fan of who I'm a fan of," he explained. "Then Dwyane Wade comes over and he looks at me. I said 'y'all don't F--- with me, so I don't F--- with ya'll. Yall don't F--- with me'. [Wade] looked me dead in my eye and his exact words were, "We don't." He didn't say "I don't,' he said 'We don't.' So I said 'okay, well F--- you' then. He said 'well F--- you.' "From that point on I'm turnt up," Weezy added. "From that point on it's F--- everything about the Heat."

Weezy also dropped a few nuggets of info that we're not sure come from reality or from delusion. Either way...Weezy's feeling slighted these days. He says he was "tipped off" (by whom...we don't know) that security was coming to take him out that Heat game, so he decided to leave himself. Hence, the NBA saying they never removed him. Weezy also says he was "supposed to" perform during Alicia Keys' NBA All Star halftime show, but Commissioner Stern stepped in.

Oh, as for the Adrienne Bosh comment about him smashing, he said, "That's not important."  Ha!

Check out Miss Info for the full audio.

 

RUMOR CONTROL: Mimi Faust Says K. Michelle Hit Her With FLOWERS, K. Michelle RESPONDS: "U Got POPPED"

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Mimi Faust has spoken out about the altercation she had with her "LAHH ATL" co-star K. Michelle this week....and K. Michelle's response wasn't too far behind.  Find out what both ladies said about their run-in inside....

 

Yesterday, we told you that there was an altercation between "LAHH ATL" stars Mimi Faust and K. Michelle that allegedly involved a slap to the face....but Mimi' s PR team released a statement about what really happened.  Or at least...they cleared up the part about the "slap."

Team Faust said...

“We have been working closely with our client, Mimi Faust, since the incident occurred hours ago. Although we do not yet understand the full scope of the incident, we do know that false allegations and rumors has been projected across media air waves concerning last night’s incident between Love & Hip Hop ATL cast members, K. Michelle and Mimi Faust.

Ms. Faust is currently unharmed and never went to the hospital to be treated for a busted eardrum. The incident started in the dressing room where K. Michelle simply hit Ms. Faust with flowers after seeming a little irritated with questions about earlier statements made in a prior interview. However, there were no damages done. In actuality, Ms. Faust left the venue and continued her night by visiting and enjoying herself in other New York City prestigious venues."

And Mimi added, 

“Recalling all of the past incidents with K. Michelle and other cast members, she never seems to wants to talk things out; the end results are always violent. That’s not the type of person I am and to continue to fight with K. Michelle would have been pointless.”

Although Team Faust said they did not understand the "full scope of the incident", K. Michelle didn't miss a beat and took to Twitter to share what sent those flowers flying:

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Well...we agree with her there.

We're sure cameras were rolling during the incident as "LAHH ATL" won't hit the air until April and Mona Scott milks every bit of the drama right up until the end.  Until then, K. Michelle needs to get this album done and take Sweet Brown's advice when it comes to all the fighting.  After just getting a new record deal, she and her talent ought not have time for that.   

 

Rocsi Loves The Kids--Invades A D.C. School As 'Celebrity Principal Of the Day'

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Rocsi Diaz is all about keeping the kids in school.  So she recently visited students at Washington D.C.’s Browne Education Campus with the National Get Schooled Victory Tour...and put on a schoolwide assembly and served as “Celebrity Principal for the Day”. 

 

Check out the fun times with Rocsi giving back inside....

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Wish we had celebrity principals back in the day in school.  Rocsi Diaz, former "106 & Park" host and current "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent, teamed up with D.C.'s WPGC and the Get Schooled Foundation to visit the middle school students of Browne Education Campus.  And it was all to celebrate their achievement of significantly raising their attendance rates as part of the Get Schooled National Attendance Challenge. Nice!

In addition to serving as the Celebrity Principal for the Day, Rocsi--rocking her R13 Denim Leather Chap Jeans--hit the classroom to co-teach a 7th Grade Science class and 8th Grade Language Arts class (we're sure THAT was interesting) and was even interviewed by a student.

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Rocsi told the students: “There is nothing more important than showing up to school every day, working hard, and staying focused on earning your high school degree. I am so proud of all the Brown Education Campus students who took the Get Schooled Attendance Challenge, worked together, and came out on top in raising their attendance rates.”

 

 

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Rocsi’s visit to Browne Education Campus marks the kick-off of the nationwide Get Schooled Victory Tour that is aimed at informing students across the United States about the importance of school attendance, high school graduation and college readiness. The tour will bring other celebrities to five additional cities, including Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Providence and will run through the end of April.

Since an astounding 7.5 million students miss a month of school or more, putting too many students at risk for dropping out, this is def a fab cause Rocsi's pushing.

Photos: Paul Morigi Getty Image/WireImage/Twitter

Beyonce Is SO POP....In Her New Artsy Pepsi Ad

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Beyonce Knowles has a new Pepsi ad that she just released on her Facebook page.  Check it inside, plus an additional version....

She's SO pop...art that is.  Fab chick Beyonce worked with Pepsi again to create an Andy Warholesque piece of pop art featuring an extra blond mane, puckered hot pink lips, blue eyeshadow and cutesy faces.  The spokeswoman of the soft drink brand is in the midst of her newest major--rumored to be $50 million--deal where she helps design advertisements, projects and receives tour sponsorships from the brand.

The Patrick Demarchelier-shot image will appear in stores and on soft drinks pack starting now.  Bey said about the image on her FB page, "Pop Art inspires me to Live for NOW."

Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo, said, "Beyoncé and Pepsi truly achieved the 'Pepsi Effect' with this collaboration. It was a joy to discover Beyoncé’s current passion for Pop Art, and together make it come alive in a very contemporary way."

 

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Cute!

By the way, Beyonce has lots to celebrate this week.  Her HBO documentary, Life Is But A Dream broke the network record pulling in 1.8 mill viewers for its premiere, according to THR.  The previous record was held by Spike Lee's 2006 When The Levees Broke documentary.

And as for her Oprah interview special that aired an hour before the documentary, OWN reports that the special drew in 1.3 mill viewers.  Cha-ching!

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