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OH REALLY? Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Do Their Best SEX POSE For The Cover Of L'Officiel Hommes Paris Spring 2013

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So much for not wanting to be looked at as a chick famous simply for sexing black men.  Just as Kim K. constantly tells us that she wants to put the porn-star image on the back burner, Kanye West goes and does a magazine cover shoot with his baby mama.....that looks like a snapshot from a sex tape.

 

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Kanye has done another provocative photoshoot with another girlfriend (remember this one for Louis Vuitton with Amber Rose?).  And the Nick Knight-photographed cover shoot forL'Officiel Hommes Paris Spring 2013 (which often has eyebrow raising covers) reveals Kanye and Kim showing their intimate side....

Kim has said many times she wants to be taken seriously as a celebrity (not sure for which talents) and she no longer be known as a sex tape celeb.  So her "new" image has become an effort to be more classy.

And being pictured as the enhanced "black" skin holding the "ethereal" white skinned woman in a sexual position screams "we are serious non-sexed up professionals."

But we say to the couple, Do You Boo.  Carry on with your sexiness.  At least now you have some memorabilia of how things were before the baby.

Are you feelin' this cover?

 

BONUS: During Kanye's second concert in London over the weekend (he went on a rant we actually agreed with during the first concert), he took to the stage for literally scream ferociously into the mic for over a minute.  And then threw the mic at the end.  Art of expression....or something else?


BREAKING: Janet Jackson & Wissam CONFIRM They Got MARRIED...LAST YEAR!

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Well if this isn't the shocker of the day....

 

Janet Jackson and her now husband Wissam Al Mana have confirmed in a statement that they are married.  And they have been since last year!  Deets inside...

Forget the rumors that 46-year-old Janet and her long time man, 36-year-old Qatari billionaire Wissam are planning for an extravagant wedding soon (something we never believed anyway).  But the couple has one-upped the rumors by confirming, in a statement today, that they are ALREADY MARRIED.

Yep, you read that right.  Another secret marriage for Janet.  "Entertainment Tonight" received the couple's first statement as a couple that read:

"The rumors regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony...."Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favorite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy. With love, Wissam and Janet"

 

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Wowzers.  No word on their exact wedding date.  It could have been just a couple months ago in 2012 or literally a year ago.  Either way, these two make a gorgeous couple and have looked super happy together since they started dating in 2009.  The newlyweds spent this past weekend sitting front row at the Milan Fashion Week shows as Wissam is a buyer for luxe shopping malls in Dubai.  And the twosome were also at the Giorgio Armani show today:

Get it Mrs. Jackson.  And CONGRATS!

Jermaine Dupri weeps....

 

Black & white photo: Marco Glaviano, Top pic via news.com.au, Reuters

Maino's Baby Momma Zakia Baum TALKS Blasts Lil' Kim For CREEPING With Her (Ex) Man

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"Starter Wives Confidential" star Zakia Baum has spoken out about her show's' cancellation, and also revealed what she really thinks about Lil' Kim right now.  Listen to the interview inside...

 

Since the cancellation of her show"Starter Wives Confidential" reality star Zakim Baum, who's also the mother of Maino's 11-year-old son, talked to the Street Disciplez  about 50 Cent lying about getting the show cancelled.  She also gave her thoughts on Lil' Kim cheating with Maino. Here are the highlights:

ON LATE NIGHT CALLS FROM LIL KIM AND KIM DATING MAINO'S BEST FRIEND FIRST:

"I heard things about them being together while we were together. I just had calls at night, her calling in the wee hours of the morning. His cell phone; he seems to not remember this though, but I remember it quite clearly."

"I knew she was dating his friend before that. Not only his friend, his best friend. So I never imagined it. I would see pictures of them out, my girlfriends would always send me pictures. It's interesting, when she did her show, people would tell me, no he's with her; this day he's with her, that day. And then when that jail show [Lil' Kim: Countdown to Lockdown] came out, I'm like this f*cking b*tch is lying, pardon my French. And I'm like, damn, Jermaine was with her, and I confronted him, but he never admitted to being with her, ever."

ON WHETHER SHE EVER CONFRONTED LIL KIM:

"The only time I saw her, I saw her twice with him. It was at a video shoot, and one was at, he did a show, I don't even want to remember that. He had a show, and it was a bit crazy. But, maybe it was my naievete at the time, I still thought that, I thought he was screwing her manager Hillary at the time. I didn't know who it was. I knew it was one of them, but I didn't think it was her initially. In my mind, a woman can't be with one man, a person's best friend, and then be with him. It just didn't, I couldn't imagine that, I couldn't fathom it. Until calls in the middle of the night, and then I got so much proof after we were broken up. I mean people were telling me they were together the whole time. They were together. The times when you thought they were together, they were together. So, I really got my proof after we were broken up."

"But I want the record to be clear, Lil Kim is not someone that I'm thinking about. I'm not even thinking about Jermaine. That particular [episode] I was angry not about Kim being there, because she's completely insignificant to me, I was upset at Monica just not telling me. So that was it. It was just the principle, and I'm a person that's big on principle."

ON THE POSSIBILITY OF THE SHOW BEING PICKED UP BY ANOTHER NETWORK:

"This is what we're battling right now. It's a lot. We're still, I can't say too much, we're not settled with what happened because we still can't grasp how after two episodes how you make a decision. They didn't give it a chance. You can't compare it to a 'Honey Boo Boo' or 'Say Yes to the Dress'. I'm sure when these shows started, they weren't bringing in big numbers. It just doesn't make sense. After the second episode, they pretty much made up their mind that we would be going to TLC.com. So that quite actually doesn't sit well with us."

ON 50 CENT SAYING HE GOT THE SHOW PULLED:

"I can tell you one thing, 50 Cent did not have anything to do with us being pulled off. I know he put that rumor out there, and I don't even know why he would care. He succeeded at, I don't even know if he succeeded. I'm not even going to get into that. I can't even talk about that with Shaniqua not being on the show, who would have been such a pivotal person on the show. She's a wonderful and awesome person. I love her. She is the one, we are the closest." 

 

Listen to the interview here: 

 

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SNEAK PEEK: The "Basketball Wives 5" Cast POSE IT UP At Promo Shoot

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Yesterday, the cast of season 5 of "Basketball Wives" put whatever differences they have aside to pose it up for their official promo shoot.  Check out a sneak peek...and Tami's major upgrade...inside...

Suzie Ketcham, Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O'Neal, Tami Roman and newbie Tasha Marbury got dresse din their Miami best for the promo photoshoot for their upcoming season.

And we must say, Tami's done a complete 180 in the style department.  She's rocking a plum maxi dress from Philthy Ragz.  And she's looking fabulous these days.  We're loving Ev's royal blue dress....and slightly confused on why instigating Suzie is still in the mix.  But whatevs.

The ladies showed off their outfit changes and glammed up faces on Instagram.

And Tasha Marbury better be bringing something fresh to the table in order for us to watch this season.  We can only take so many cuss-outs and meatball fights.

 

Pics: Instagram 

 

Nelly & Girlfriend Tae Heckard COUPLED UP In The Club In Atlanta

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Looks like these two are getting more comfortable with taking their love public.  After a few mystery Instagram pics together, rapper Nelly brought his new girl, model and actress Tae Heckard, out to the club in Atlanta this weekend.

 

Check their pics inside...

Yeah, we see you Nelly & Tae.  While she's already confirmed she will be returning to her role as "Jazz" on "The Game," Tae is in ATL shooting and partying with her new man Nelly.  The twosome were spotted at The Gold Room Friday night getting in some drinks and QT.

Nelly def has a type though.

The twosome were spotted drinking and partying in their private booth all night as they partied with boutique owner/model Delicia Cordon.  And made their creep out the club together as well.

Cute.

Photos: Prince Williams/ATLpics.net

 

 

 

Elle Varner ROCKS A NEW Short HAIR 'DO For Her 24th BIRTHDAY Celebration + Kelly Rowland's BTS CLIP Of "Kisses Down Low"

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Singer Elle Varner celebrated her 24th birthday (along with a new hairdo) with a few of her celebrity friends in NYC recently.  See pics of rapper Tiffany Foxx and baller Andray Blatche inside and a behind the scenes look at Kelly Rowland's latest song.  ...

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Singer Elle Varner was spotted popping bottles of Patron, champagne and other goodies during a party for her 24th birthday in Manhattan at RdV last Friday.  And no worries, it's just a wig.  The cutie tweeted, "Just having some fun" when one of her followers asked if she'd chopped it all off.  We want those big curls back.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Andray Blatche was one of the guests that came out to help Elle celebrate.

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Artists Fame and Krystal Lavenne posed with Elle and her friends at the party.  

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Singer Mateo also celebrated with Elle.

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After the crown sang Happy Birthday to Elle, she took the mic and sang a verse from her hit "Refill."

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And during a recent chat with Singers Room, Elle talked about her next moves saying, "What's up next for me is my second album, that I'm working on currently. I'm excited to tell my story of where I'm at. Since "Perfectly Imperfect" was my coming of age, it was going through college, the motions. Now it's like I have this whole new life. I'm an up and coming artist. I have Stevie Wonder and Michelle Obama, like everything has changed. I really want to reflect on where I'm at now as a woman, as an artist, and just keep it coming."

 

And in music videos...

Kelly Rowland is teasing fans with a little clip from her upcoming video "Kisses Down Low."

The track, produced by Mike WiLL Made It and written by Rock City will appear on her upcoming album, Talk of The Game (formerly Year Of The Woman). While describing the Colin Tilley-directed clip, Kelly said,

“I’m so excited about this video. The theme is fun and flirty and pinup. The makeup is poppin’, the hair is poppin’, the styling is so cool, but it feels just really flirty. I wanted to bring that out of the song instead of making it as racy.”

Fans can catch Kelly hosting BET’s ‘Rip the Runway’ on March 20 broadcast at 10 p.m. ET.

 

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EXCLUSIVE: Keke Palmer Dishes On First Days Of Filming The "TLC Biopic"

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Despite the backlashKeKe Palmer caught once she was announced to play Chilli in the upcoming TLC Bipopic, the actress/singer dished to us about what's going down during the first weeks of shooting....

TheYBF.com's caught up with the gorge 19-year-old KeKe Plamer on the red carpet of the recent Essence Black Women In Hollywood brunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  And she let us know how the filming will go for the much anticipated biopic about singing group, now officially named, “CRAZY, SEXY, COOL: THE TLC STORY.” 

KeKe explained:

"I'm going to fly out tonight to Atlanta and going to meet the girl some time this week. The first few of weeks were going to be doing a lot of choreography. I've already talked to Drew[Sidora] and Lil Mama, and were just going to get in there and do it. All of us are fans, so that gives it something. We want to do great because we want to represent who we love. This is exciting for me, this is a really huge deal."

And it sounds like she's learned how to handle the negativity by looking to the fab women ahead of her.  KeKe told us about being in awe of the women at the luncheon saying,

"You see these women who wrote the blueprint for themselves. They have pioneered their own careers and you can see that it's possible. As long as you stay focused on what you're trying to do, it's coming from your heart."

The Charles Stone-directed movie will air on VH1.

 

We also caught up with Oprah on the red carpet who revealed why this brunch was such a full circle experience for her:

"It feels like a full circle moment. Essence was the first magazine to put me on the cover. It was back in 1996 before my international show. So it feels like I'm coming home."

And now...she's taken over the globe. 

Check out the full video above of our Essence Black Women In Hollywood red carpet interviews where we chop it up with Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock Akil and more.  Check out all the pics from the fab event HERE.

 

Correspondent & Video: Kalia Silva/KaliaSilva.com

SNEAKER FAB: Beyonce Nabs Her Own Custom "King Bey" Isabel Marant Wedge Sneaker

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PMK, the same company that made Jay-Z's custom Air Jordan 1 sneakers, has announced a specially designed shoe in his wife Beyonce's honor called the "King Bey" Isabel Marant Sneaker Wedge.  See pics of the kicks inside....

 

Beyonce is the latest high-profile celeb to have a high-end custom sneaker designed in her honor.   And it's one fit for a Queen (Bey):

  

PMK, the geniuses behind Jay-Z's re-imagined Air Jordan 1's "Brooklyn Zoo" have now created a sneaker in honor of Beyonce called "King Bey" Isabel Marant Sneaker Wedge.

The one-of-a-kind design takes the Isabel Marant sneaker wedge to another level with what the company called the "Eden treatment." The press release says "A hybrid of land and sea skins are used to create this handcrafted creation. Stingray, Ostrich, calfs fur, Crocodile, and Anaconda give the already impeccable design atitude and the tones of white mixed with gold stitched details produces a feeling of elegance, mimicking the southern belle's sweet and fierce persona. Perfectly made describes this design best."

And since the Isabel Marant sneaker trend went through the roof--selling out everywhere--after Bey rocked the black suede versions in her "Love On Top" video, it's only right she gets a lil something special.

 

So....DO WE LOVE IT?

BONUS:

Beyoncehas been added to the list of performers for the UK's 18th annual V festival on August 17th and 18th which will be staged at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire. She'll be performing alongside such acts as Rita Ora and Emeli Sande.

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LIFE AFTER "LOVE & HIP HOP": Juelz Santana Grabs Kimbella's Cakes Aboard A Miami Yacht

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Life appears to be good for former "Love & Hip Hop" star Kimbella and her baby's dady, rapper Juelz Santana.  After having his second baby last summer (her third total), the "urban model" snapped back into shape and showed off her bikini bod for her man and everyone else to see and feel yesterday.

 

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After being on the verge of Kimbella leaving Juelz during last season of LAHH (even though we all knew she wasn't going anywhere), the two seem to be back in a good place in their relationship. Kim Instagrammed the above pic saying:

Love my daddy @thejuelzsantana finger prints!! LOL what a day #Mia

To celebrate the Dipset rapper's birthday, Kim, her bestie and current "LAHH" star Yandy Smith and other friends traveled down to Miami this past weekend for some fun.  Like, living up the yacht life and exposing those cakes. 

Chick looks good after three kids...whether she had surgical help or not.

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The crew hit up the clubs....and Yandy flew solo since her baby's daddy Mendeecees likely can't leave the state of NJ due to that $2.5 mill drug trafficking case of his.

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And Juelz posted pics from his birthday dinner last night at Prince J's Soulfood saying:

#MiamiB-DayDinner S/O @PrinceJsoulfood That Food Was On Point!! #Facts!! @yandysmith @kimbellasworld @bucksy_luciano @lanilon #Prime Me Im Going Back B4 I Leave PS We In Mansion 2night #Litt

Good times...

The Randomness:

1.  Octavia Spencer offered words of wisdom to Quvenzhane WallisSTORY

2.  D.L. Hughley and Jacoby Jones have been added to the "DWTS" lineup.  STORY

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Chris Brown Speaks On Rihanna -- "We Are Back Together...She's The Most Beautiful Girl In The World"

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Chris Brown is expressing his love and admiration for his girlfriend Rihanna.  And since he's explicity confirmed the two are back together--something Rihanna liked to only confirm vaguely--he has no qualms publicly gushing his love for his girl.

 

Check out what Breezy said about his "most beautiful" girlfriend at Sunday night's Elton John Oscar Party inside....

Fresh off partying hard in Hawaii with Rihanna for her 25th birthday a few days ago, Chris jetted back to L.A. to attend Elton John's Oscar party Sunday night.

There, he revealed the official status of he and Rihanna (and more) to the NY Post saying:

“We are really happy. We are back together. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. But I’m sad she couldn’t be here tonight; she is rehearsing for her tour.”

Well isn't that special.

 

And if you're wondering the connection Chris has to Sir Elton (pictured together above at Sunday's party), he revealed:

“I met Elton about a year ago, and he’s been a good friend to me.  So it is great to be here tonight to support him....Music is music. It transcends everything, so I would love it if we could work together.”

Nice!

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SPOTTED: Jennifer Hudson & Tiny Tot David Jr. Fly Out Of LAX After The Oscars

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Following a big night at the Academy Awards, Jennifer Hudson was seen leaving LAX yesterday.  See pics of the "Dreamgirl" heading inside the airport with little David Jr. inside....

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Sunday night, the world watched in awe as Jennifer Hudson took the stage at the Academy Awards and belted out "And I Am Telling You" before a crowd of millions.  The Oscar winner paid tribute to the film that made her an international star, Dreamgirls.  

Yesterday, Jen and little David were spotted arriving at LAX on their way out of the city.  She tweeted, "We had fun!!! Until next time .... Oh Oscar !! Big congrats to all the winners !!!"

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And just in case Jen ran into any handsy TSA agents, little David and his plastic sword were there to ward off any danger.  

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Jen, who's currently starring in "Smash" was recently featured on Maya Angelou's spoken word album "Telling Our Stories."

 

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And her first stop once she got home--the studio of course.  She Instagrammed the above pic saying:

Hit the flo ! Lets work!! Not leaving til my work is done

Work.

Photos via WENN/DC/Instagram

FIRST LOOK: Alicia Keys' "Master Class" On OWN + Future Is Working With Jennifer Lopez On New Music

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Alicia Keys talks about her rise from the projects to the penthouse on an upcoming episode of "Oprah's Master Class".  Watch a first look inside and see which entertainment/fashion icon rapper Future hooked up with in the studio.  

Alicia Keys is ready to trek out on her official tour to support her chart-topping album Girl On Fire, tweeting, "Less than 2 weeks til we #SetTheWorldOnFire! ;-) Cheers to my fam at @BlackBerry official tour sponsor! #KeepMoving"

And as Blackberry's new global creative director, she's asking fans to submit photos of themselves that will be included in music videos she'll play when she sings her song "Hallelujah" during her concerts . And she's using BB's Keep Moving Hub to create a unique video for each city on the tour.  She'll have crooner Miguel opening for her during the tour.

And for fans who'd like to see how she made it out of New York's Hells Kitchen and onto the world stage, she's teaching Oprah's next installment of Master Class.  Here's a first look...

 

Tune on Sunday, March 3, at 10/9c.  The "Brand New Me" singer opens up about getting bit by the singing bug, following her passion, her marriage to Swizz Beatz, motherhood and more.

 

 

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Rapper Future may have a somewhat sketchy personal life and some baby momma drama, but his "future" seems to be coming along quite nicely as he's producing and working with some of the industry's top acts (including Rihanna) and has just added another high-profile name to his list.  He tweeted, "rt “@JLo: Back on the block!! Guess what's coming.."

"What's coming" is a collaboration with Jennifer Lopez, which should prove very entertaining.  Jenny from the block has a history of tapping some of rap's hottest acts to help add some street cred to her tracks.  

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We haven't been feeling her music lately, but maybe this one will work for her.

The mom of twins Max & Emme also posted a pic of her and Future with producer Cory Rooney, who's responsible for some of her biggest hits like "Ain't It Funny", "I'm Real" and "Jenny From The Block."

 

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Quvenzhane Wallis Talks Hating Dresses & Hairy Pigs On "Chelsea Lately"

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Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis is a funny gal.  So when she hit up "Chelsea Lately" last night, it turned out to be an interesting chat with comedian Chelsea Handler.

 

Learn about the things Quvenzhane has a severe distaste for inside...

Just one day after the Oscars, upcoming Annie star Quvenzhane Wallis rocked her pink pants to he "Chelsea Lately" chatfest.  And we love that she's still got her sense innocent humor and confidence after The Onion's demeaning foolery Sunday night.

The 9-year-old revealed that she actually has a distaste for dresses, even though that's the only thing we've seen her in for the past several months.  And she even talked the honchos over at Beasts of the Southern Wild to get her character to wear more shorts.  And as for working with those big animals in the movie, she learned her limits with big hairy pigs.

Check out her interview above.

EXCLUSIVE: Makeup Guru Sam Fine Talks Revolutionizing BLACK Beauty & MAKING HISTORY

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Everyday month is Black History Month here at TheYBF.com.  But we're closing out the official Black History Month with a different perspective: a week of Blacks Making History. It's not always the celebs in the forefront.  We're celebrating those YBFers who are making history right now in ways not always focused on. 

 

When it comes to true artistry, Sam Fine is an individual who has revolutionized how the world views "Black" beauty.  Come inside for our chit chat with the makeup guru who is changing the way we view what's beautiful...

Part of putting young, black and fabulous people on a pedestal is putting the spotlight on who's REALLY creating major strides on a MAJOR level.

So, TheYBF.com celebrates and acknowledges Sam Fine, a man who has literally touched the faces of the most famous Black women in contemporary history, and has changed the way we, and others, view "black" beauty.

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Think about any (and we mean ANY) Black woman in the past 25 years who has stepped into the international spotlight and she have been touched and enhanced by the artistry of Sam Fine.  From Queen Latifah's first Cover Girl campaign to Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down" video to Mary J. Blige in "Real Love," Sam has had his hand on the pulse of Black beauty.  He's created images and looks that have graced magazine covers, international campaigns, movie and TV sets and worldwide music videos.  

Iconic women like Iman, Gabrielle Union, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Hudson, Mo'Nique, Vanessa Williams, Tyra Banks, Patti LaBelle....they've all been "reFINEd".

Beginning as an illustrator at the Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. Fine made his foray into the cosmetics industry working at a local department store. "I started at a makeup counter and I don't think my family saw it as more than that….until I made it more than that."

Being the youngest of four children and the only boy, one might imagine that Sam's parents weren't excited about him moving to New York to become a freelance makeup artist. He tells us, "My dad is 81, and he couldn't imagine me being a freelancer, or an artist. He just wanted me to get a job with a consistent paycheck and benefits."

And since moving to New York to claim his place in history, Sam has released his book Fine Beauty, his DVD Fine: The Basics of Beauty, and became the first African-American spokesperson for Revlon and Covergirl cosmetics.

Now, as the Creative Director of Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Sam is one of the most notable voices in the cosmetics industry. Finding success for Sam, in an industry dominated by females was a challenge, but it has its upside.  

"I like to think of myself as a businessman in the beauty industry. I have a more distinctive point of view because I'm not a woman. I'm not thinking about how I''m going to look in this color. I think about how Vanessa Williams is going to look in this color. I see this beautiful woman in front of me and I want to enhance her beautify. So I take myself out of the equation because I'm not a woman. I think that is an asset to many men who are in the beauty industry. They bring a very different point of view. There is something unique about having a man address your beauty."

He also told us about the importance of simply "being in the room." 

"I am requested by many top celebrities.  And that means that someone in our community is reaping the benefits of employment and another person is getting their foot in the door."  

 

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Sam added that when models like actress Vanessa Williams, Iman and Veronica Webb began their ascent into stardom, they payed it forward and recommend him for top jobs, and that's something he has continued to do in his own career for other makeup artists.  

"Sometimes the door isn't as open to us...so when we have the chance to recommend someone...we should."

And his inspiration for making YBF women look their absolute best:

"For me, I want to look back and remember how wonderful a moment was. I don't want it to just be of that moment. It is important to pull from trends, but its important to be timeless."

We asked Sam about common makeup mistakes he saw and he had an interesting response. He told us, "Makeup is a personality.  There are no rules. Who am I to tell someone how to look?"

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That's coming from the master of makeup.  In honor of its 40th anniversary, Fashion Fair collaborated with Sam Fine on his first-ever collection so now his trend-setting, head-turning looks will be available to woman at home.

The Collection includes Eight Supreme Lip Color Shades ($22), Two Supreme Eye Color Quads ($38) and Supreme Shine Lip Gloss ($20).

Speaking about his new collaboration with Fashion Fair, Sam said, 

“It’s been such a privilege to work with Fashion Fair to create this inspired collection. As a pioneer in the cosmetics industry, Fashion Fair has truly changed the way we approach beauty. I’m excited for what the future holds for our collaboration.”

And we at TheYBF.com are excited about the major effect Sam will have on the fabulousness of the YBFers in the future.

Follow Sam Fine on Twitter @SamFineBeauty and at SamFine.com.

 

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Kenya Moore Claps Back On "Anderson Live" At Phaedra's "Fake Booty" Claims, Offers Sneak Peek Of STALLION BOOTY

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Kenya Moore has some words for "Donky Booty" chick and "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star Phaedra Parks.  Check out what Kenya has to say about her fake booty allegations, plus a crazy sneak peek at Kenya's Stallion Booty DVD....

The former Miss USA Kenya Moore rolled to "Anderson Live" today to guest co-host.  And she addressed Phaedra's recent allegations that Kenya has a silicone injected booty to enhance her ASSets.  Check out her rebuttal as she says nothing Pha Pha says can be trusted:

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And in case you're wondering what Kenya Moore's "Stallion Booty" workout DVD is all abut, here's a sneak peek...which essentially about teaching women how to pop their booties from the floor.

 

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By the way, Kenya was at "106 & Park" yesterday to promote her DVD and posted a pic form the set....


DO WE LOVE IT?: Solange Brightens Up The NYC Streets Outside "Letterman"

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Solange Knowles loves a brightly colored head to toe look.  And today in New York City she put her love for colors on display as she headed to a taping of "Letterman."  Decide if we love her citrusy flare inside....

"Losing You" singer Solange jetted back to NYC after hitting Sunday night's Oscar parties in L.A.  And the fly chick brought spring with her as she rocked a bright orange coat with a yellow shift dress, matching yellow pumps and a fun yellow clutch as she made her way to the "Letterman" studio.

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She topped off her look with oversized cat eye gold frames and smiled for the paps.

So, about her look.....

DO WE LOVE IT?!

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Kelly Rowland's Featured On Michael Bolton's "Aint No Mountain High Enough" + Wale's "No Days Off" Vid + Kerry Washington's New "The Peeples" Trailer

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Kelly Rowland hopped on a an unexpected track with Michael Bolton.  Check it inside, plus Wale's new video and the new trailer of Kerry Washington's new movie The Peeples....

 

Kelly Rowland was tapped by legendary singer Michael Bolton to be the second half of his duet for the remake of "Aint No Mountain High Enough."  The original 1960's iconic track, originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, was remade for Michael’s Motown tribute album Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Tribute Hitsville.

Check out the track above and decide if Kelly did it justice.

 

In other music news, Wale dropped the video for his hit song "No Days Off."  It may be over a year late as the album the song appears on, Ambition, dropped back in 2011, but it seems like the D.C. rapper wanted to put his tour footage to music.

Meanwhile, Wale's third studio album, The Album About Nothing, drops this summer.

 

And you've seen the promo posters already, now check out the trailer for the new movie Tyler Perry's pushing--The Peeples.  It stars Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson, and seems to be a black family's take on Meet The Parents.  Check out David Allan Grier in action as the overprotective dad above.

 

The Randomness:

1.Bobby Brown has been sentenced to 55 days in jail after his 3rd DUI from this past October. STORY

2. Lance Gross has been cast in an upcoming NBA drama pilot billed as an action thriller set in D.C. STORY

3.  An Aussie billionaire thought it was a good idea to build Titanic II--an exact replica of the doomed Titanic cruise ship--and it's setting sail in 2016.  STORY

MUST BE NICE: Jada Pinkett Smith Cops Cartier Jewelry For Jaden After His Video Shoot

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Jaden Smith has been shooting a video in NYC for the past two days.  And his mom Jada rewarded the 14-year-old with a shopping trip to Cartier.  Hot Topic or Abercrombie just won't do for the child of entertainment royalty.

 

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Jaden Smith and his blonde top hair wrapped up filming a video (or some type of shoot) in NYC today with his sister Willow and mom Jaden on hand.  And what was his reward afterwards?

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The fam headed to Cartier afterwards for a few bracelets. Nice.

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Jada was spotted looking fly leaving out the store with Willow.  And Jaden's been pubbing his MSFTs brand of clothes and products all over the place.  And he takes it to London this week.

Pics: SPLASH

 

COUPLED UP: Ciara & Future's DINNER DATE NIGHT At Mastro's

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Ciara and her rapper boyfriend Future were spotted out on a dinner date in Beverly Hills last night.  Check out the twosome wining and dining inside...

Rocking a sexy sheer black blouse and black leather pants with a fur stole and her Louboutins, pretty gal Ciara kept it cute--with minimal makeup--as she went to dinner at Mastro's with her "Turn On The Lights" rapper boyfriend Future last night.

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The two were spotted leaving their romantic dinner arm in arm.  And while we still believe this is a relationship inspired and set up by their label, we like seeing CiCi with a new man who doesn't already have a fiance and kids.  Oh wait....

 

The Randomness:

1.  A fight at the Pacers vs. Warriors game last night spilled into the stands. STORY

 

PICS: Beyonce Throws On Her Construction Hat & Gets BACK TO WORK

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Beyonce Knowles threw on her construction hat, cargo jacket and Isabel Marant sneakers (and always keeping some chicness with the leather pants) to officially get back to work last night.  Check out what she's up to inside...

After a few weeks break after a very busy beginning of 2013, Beyonce posted some fun pics on her Tumblr and Facebook saying "Back to work" last night.  And the fab chick looked fresh faced and cute playing around on a construction cart and in a construction hat...and we wonder if she's on the set--which is in the making--of her upcoming Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.

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She's kicking things off in the UK next month, and those tix for virtually every city sold out in 10 minutes.  Same here in the states.  And since announcing her tour a few weeks ago, she's added a few more shows to cities like London and Brooklyn.

Fun times for Blue Ivy's mama. 

Pics: Beyonce's Tumblr

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