Your fave reunion of the ratchets went down last night in NYC.  We were on the scene at the taping of the "Love & Hip Hop" reunion.  And if you want the spoilers of the foolery that went down, continue on....

Last night, the cast of "Love & Hip Hop 3" re-convened at NEP Penn Studios in Manhattan to duke it out, rehash some old beef, and to let people know what's been up since the last taping of the show.

Here's the gist of what we learned:

Joe Budden, who posted a pic of himself getting ready for the reunion (above), had a big fight with co-star Consequence.  When the show cut to commercial, Cons was still steaming, apparently, over some things Joe said both at the reunion and at a recent interview.  So he got up, walked up behind Joe who was walking out, and punched him in the head.  Tahiry got in on the foolery and smushed Cons in the head.

Cons tweeted afterwards that he "just smacked the ish out of Joe".  Joe said he pulled a b*tch move and ran away after throwing that punch.  Tons of security flew in and covered the area, and mass confusion occured.  The second audience, who was making their way in during this break, were also shown the playback of the fight that went down.  And Joe called into Angie Martinez's Hot 97 to speak on it all. 

And if you're wondering how Tahiry got involved (as Joe said he pulled her to go outside to smoke a cigarette when this went down), it's because Tahiry & Joe are seeing each other again.  And it's bye bye Kailyn (who also was at the reunion).

P.S.  Joe Budden's mom was on the scene and she tried to get involved as well.

The nasty circus with Erica Mena (pictured above at the reunion) and Rich Dollaz also continued.  Rich & Erica were at each other's throats...so they are definitely "off" right now.  Erica got called a few names by Rich.  And it was revealed Erica is dipping into some bi-sexual behavior...allegedly...with one of Rich's exes. 

As for who else has new relationship statuses--two of the ladies announced their engagements.  We'll just say--one is the least likely to make this announcement, and the other is the  most likely, but we don't logistically see how this will work.  Especially if her man's legal woes don't get cleared up.

By the way, Consequence tried to justify his "light skin is the right skin" line from a recent episode saying he wanted to "inspire thought provoking comments on it."  Boy stop.

The season 3 "LAHH NY" reunion airs soon on VH1.

Photos via Instagram
 

We called it FIRST over a month ago that Tamar Braxton was pregnant.  And despite her vague attempt at denying the rumor, she's now admitting the truth.  The reality star & singer is EXPECTING!

Deets inside...

Tamar finally admitted on "Good Morning America" today that she and husband of 5 years, Vince Herbert, are indeed pregnant! 

The 35-year-old (who turns 36 this Sunday) told the audience this morning while in her white Alexander McQueen dress, "I have a love on top. I'm pregnant."   And she also posted the above cute pics of herself and Vince in their dressing room posing with Tamar's baby bump.

Last month, during her appearance on BET's "106 & park," we officially put Tamar on Preggers Watch here at TheYBF.com and posted picture proof of a baby bump.  Tamar later posted a pic of a "flatter tummy" asking "Oh Really", as a vague attempt to deny the rumors.  But the pic was deleted soon after.

Now, she's embracing new mommyhood and telling the world.  And she's looking fabulous with only a few more months to go.

The mom to be has a lot to celebrate.  The new season of "Braxton Family Values" starts tomorrow on WeTV.  She and Vince are already filming their new season of "Tamar & Vince."  And the "Love & War" singer just signed to EPIC Records.

Congrats Tamar!

UPDATED WITH VIDEO from the "GMA" announcement:

Photos via Instagram

Iggy Azalea has released a video for her "Work" single.  See the video inside and see pics of Christina Milian on the set for Birdman's "Tapout" video.  

In anticipation of her upcoming disc, The New Classic, Iggy Azalea has released a video for "Work."  The clip was directed by Jonas & François while the track, which is the lead single from the album, was produced by Division.  The video tells the story of Iggy's rise from the rural outback in Australia to the bright lights of Hollywood.  Along the way, she has to do a few questionable things (e.g. give lapdances) to make ends meet.  She also rocks her fave designer clothes...she was picked up by Wilhelmina Models afterall.

Iggy is now in London doing promo for the single and tweeted fans that "Work" goes on sale with iTunes on March 19.  She's also on a European tour with Nas and 2 Chainz.

Watch "Work" here:

Also in music videos.....

Young Money chick Christina Milian was seen on the set of Birdman's upcoming video for "Tapout" featuring Lil' Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine and Future.  She tweeted a photo during a break saying, "Taking a break between scenes. Quick beauty rest..."

And Christina's body is sure to catch some attention as she shared a photo of her sexy curve hugging costume.  She said, "#tapout video. @birdman5star more to come..."

Work Chris....

Photos via Instagram

Ne-Yo may be busy on his 6-date UK tour at the moment, but his legal woes are also getting shine back in the states. Check out why his ex-girlfriend Jesseca is officially suing him, plus how Deion just won official primary custody of his kids....

Remember when Ne-Yo's ex-girlfriend...who once lied to him about being the father of her child...threatened to sue him for defamation this past December?  Well, she's gone and officially done it.

Jesseca White filed a lawsuit claiming that Ne-Yo's statement on his VH1 "Behind The Music" was defamatory to her.  She says he called her"an unchaste woman who deliberately tricked him into believing he was the father of her child ... so that she could fraudulently bilk him of 'ungodly amounts of money.'"

Well, she did put his name down as the daddy on the birth certificate of her daughter back in 2005, when she and Ne-Yo were dating.  And the paternity test did prove he was NOT the father.

Jesseca claims she's lost out on business as a graphic designer and photographer because of his statements.  And she's been called all kinds of b*tches and sluts after his episode aired. 

TMZ reports she's suing for unspecified damages.

In other legal news, Deion Sanders has won primary custody of all three of his and Pilar's kids.  

Back in December, his estranged wife Pilar lost temporary custody of their two sons (ages 11 and 13).  Now, the court has awarded Deion official primary custody of the kids.  As for their 9-year-old daughter, he and Pilar will share custody.

And Deion has been given the right to make all decisions in regards to where their children live, their health, their education and their well being.

Pilar says that the judge would not allow testimony in regards to that April 2012 domestic dispute that ended with Pilar having visible bruises, and Deion claiming that she hurt HIM.

Deion told the Dallas Morning News while leaving the McKinney courthouse yesterday, “I’m thankful; I’m elated.  In any war, there will be casualties, but I didn’t want the casualties in this case to be my kids.”

Pilar told media,“If that’s not one-sided, you have to be blind, dumb, crazy and stupid.  Unfortunately, my children will suffer, but I raised them well enough to understand what’s what.”

The custody issue has been settled, but Pilar says she will appeal.  They are also still in court about division of the martial assets.

Oh, where have we seen this situation before....

Photos via Pacific Coast News

Alicia Keys is flaunting that toned curvy bod of hers on stage during her Set The World On Fire tour at the Staples Center.  Check the pics and video inside...

Mom, businesswoman and singer Alicia Keys is back on the road with Miguel for her new tour.  And she's dishing on how she got her body right after giving birth to her 2-year-old son Egypt:

"Some people are just like, 'I just eat steak and potatoes and bread and I’m fine', and I’m not that person," she told Daily Mail.  "I have to really bust my ass. [It was] a lot of very difficult, hard, painful work."

And it seems she's recovered from her 2013 NBA All-Star mishap of a performance.  Because she still sold out the Staples Center last night.  Check out pics and video below:

Are you going to see Li Li Keys on tour?

Pics: Splash

The Braxton sisters stopped by Power 105.1 FM this morning to promote the third season of "Braxton Family Values."  Listen to their interview inside...

Towanda, Tamar, Trina and Traci Braxton (Toni was missing as usual) chatted it up with The Breakfast Club this morning where they promoted the third season of their hit series "Braxton Family Values."  The sisters each gave updates about their lives and what we can expect to see.  

Towanda revealed that she is seeing someone.  She was very coy about who that "someone" might be and would not deny that it was her estranged (and trifling) husband.  Tamar talked about her career finally taking off and how press committments sometimes got in the way of doing things with the family.  She joked that she can't miss any work engagements because she lives with "Ike Turner"  (husband/manager Vincent Herbert).  And by that, she meant that he "managed" her....not beat her.

Tamar also said her album has been pushed back because she and Vincent are both with Epic Records.  She also joked that she is better with filtering herself and won't be talking out the side of her neck about her sister's husbands anymore.  

Trina revealed that she and Gabe are working through their issues (sigh) and that "forgivenenss" is a gradual process.  Traci talked about her weight loss and revealed she is putting her "hair salon" dreams on hold to pursue other adventures.  

The sisters did say that Toni is taking a break from the music business but they don't think that she has retired for good.

And though Tamar did not confirm her pregnancy at TBC (when asked), hours later, she went on GMA and confirmed her pregnancy.  

Tune into the season premiere March 14th at 9PM ET/PT on WE tv.

Listen to the interview below:

Fab twins Tia & Tamera Mowry were spotted out about about in the LA area yesterday.  Find out how they spent their day inside and see Miguel at The Grove in Hollywood.  

Tia and Tamera Mowry were did some shopping on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica yesterday.  And the busy twins finished their day at Tikkun Spa.

Tamera's a new mom and Tia's still a relatively new mom as well.  So we're sure these spa days were well deserved.

And with so much going on in their lives from their reality tv show, to their mommy blog, these hard-working gals still look fresh faced and fab with zero effort it seems.

And over at The Grove...

"Do You" singer Miguel was spotted walking through The Grove in Hollywood and posing for a few pics.

Since he stole the show at the Grammys, the R&B crooner has added "SNL" to his growing list of high-profile performances. He'll debut on April 13th.

While at The Grove, he appeared on "Extra!" with Mario Lopez.  All to promote the tour he's on with Alicia Keys.  Nice.

Photos via: KAMINSKI / Splash News 

SWV will be opening up their personal lives to the cameras in a new WeTV reality series.  Find out more inside....

Sisters With Voices (SWV) are the latest set of R&B divas who will be opening up their lives to reality tv audiences.  Member Taj George already did a reality show with her husband, Eddie George, a few years ago with their "I Married A Baller" show.  And the group's new series has just been announced among the new lineup of shows at WeTV (who also air "Braxton Family Values" "Mary, Mary" and "Tamar and Vince").  

The unscripted docu-drama is produced by eOne Entertainment and will follow the group's new musical resurgence (they released their first album in 15 years, “I Missed Us”, in 2011).  And they'll also explore the off-stage dynamic between the ladies, including why the group broke up in the late 90′s.

For now, the show doesn't have an official title or release date, but the ladies shot the pilot for the series last fall.

Will you be watching?

Dwyane Wade has signed up (along with his two sons) for Dove's "Men+Care" campaign to show the important roles fathers play in healthy development.  See the pics and learn about the campaign inside....

In a new campaign with Dove "Men+Care" NBA champion Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has teamed up with the brand to show how important fatherhood is to his life. The NBA baller is a spokesman for the NEW “Real Moments” campaign, which highlights relatable experiences from his life as an athlete and how they translate into fathering.

Rob Candelino, Vice President for Unilever Skincare, spoke D-Wade's praises saying:

“This year during the tournament Dove® Men+Care™ will showcase moments in men’s lives that really matter. When fans learn that playing ‘Defense’ for Dwyane Wade means teaching his sons how to guard a mini-hoop in his living room, instead of a fellow player during a professional game, it hits home where men today place priority — caring for their family comes first.”

Dwyane added, 

“The real moments in my Dove® Men+Care™ campaign capture the joy and excitement my boys and I feel when we are all together. Being a father is the most rewarding aspect of my life and my children teach me, just as much as I teach them.”

And in other Dwyane Wade news, there's somebody who's NOT speaking his praises in the public eye. His ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade, will appear on the Dr. Phil show today where she'll discuss their bitter custody battle over their two sons, now 11 and 5.

She says she has been unfairly labeled as “crazy” and “violent” in the media, and she wants to tell her side of the story.  At one point, Dr. Phil tells Siohvaughn that bashing her ex will not gain her sons.  He said, "You’ve got to change what you’re doing if you want to get back into the position that you need to be in with your children’s lives...I want you to have a bigger role in your children’s lives.”  Hmm...

We INDEED will be watching.

Photos via Jusinta Mintz

After a pic Trinidad James recently posted spread across the internet with people believing this was possibly his baby's mother and his son, we've got the REAL.....

The woman and little boy pictured in Trinidad's Instagram pic that's floating around the net, is NOT the rapper's baby's mother...or his son.

Trinidad's rep confirms to TheYBF.com that the picture above was misinterpreted, and it is not his fam.  And we're sure the fact that he literally called the little boy his son didn't help.

The "All Gold Everything" rapper actually doesn't have any kids at all, this according to his rep.  At least not yet.

So if you've been scratching your head wondering how he procreated, you can stop.  The homie is kid free...for now.

Beyonce Knowles is SHAPE magazine's newest cover girl.  And she rocking the pages of the mag showing off her hot bikini body.  Check out a sneak peek and behind the scenes footage inside....

In a sporty colorblock bikini for the sneak peek, Beyonce and her blonde curls have landed on SHAPE Magazine's April 2013 cover.  And it's her first shoot with the mag.

In the above BTS footage, we see Bey jumping around to nail her shots, and speaking why it's so important to speak about weight issues in the proper way.  The 31-year-old mom of baby Blue Ivy will be seen in the mag hitting the stands soon.

And you gotta admit, chick is looking amazing these days.

BONUS: Beyonce's been having some fun on Instagram.  She posted a pic from her motorbike ride today:

Extras:

1.  Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentino has been officially named the first Latin American Pope.  He will be called Pope Francis.

Iconic sitcom "Good Times" is headed back to Hollywood...and the 1960s.  Get deets on how "Good Times" is being revisioned and how C.J. and T'yanna Wallace plan to bring the ghost Biggie Smalls back to life inside...

Sony Pictures and producer Rick Rubin have announced plans to turn one of TV's most memorable sitcoms into a major motion picture. But by the time the script makes in through Hollywood...it's going to look a little different from reruns.

While the landmark series was set on Chicago's Southside in the 1970s, according to movie insiders, Sony and Rick have hired writer Phil Johnston to set the movie version of "Good Times" in the 1960s.

So far, the film is in its early stage and doesn't have any big names attached to it....but that could be a good thing. So much fuss has been made about castings in Black films lately, with people up in arms about Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone and Lenny Kravtiz as Marvin Gaye (before he was replaced by Jesse L. Martin), we think the producers should take their time.   PLEASE don't mess this ish up.  You DO NOT want to go wrong with this casting!

 Its going to take a special lady to re-create Florida Evans.  And someone truly funny has to play the role of J.J. Evans.  So....good luck with that.

And in new tv shows....

The offspring of slain rapper The Notorious B.I.G. have announced plans to bring Biggie back as an inspirational ghost in a new animated series, "House of Wallace."  

In the cartoon, Biggie's two kids, C.J. and T'yanna Wallace, will voice themselves as two teens who are guided by the voice of their late father to save his recording studio, House of Wallace, from corporate takeover.  It's the age old plot of the little guy versus the big guy.  From the press release....

Facing a hostile corporate takeover, C.J. and T’yanna are guided to invent a novel approach to creating alternative revenue streams – re-imagining their Dad’s studio as a ‘jingle house by day’, where some of the world’s greatest talents lend their voices and abilities to some of the world’s best-known brand names. By night they return to the studio to work on their own musical projects, all while being inspired by the association with Biggie’s studio sound. “Come to cut a multi-platinum new album, stay to record a hit commercial!” is the phrase they like to employ as a means of enticing these artists to participate in their fledgling jingle ‘side business’.   

So that's the plot of the cartoon?  We're going to watch the ghost of Biggie give his kids advice about how to hustle brands and product sponsorship?  Alrighty then.

Wally Eltawashy, President of Ossian Media, said:

"..It is Ossian’s distinct honor and privilege to be entrusted with furthering the legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern musical talents. The show’s creative format will allow for advertising integration in the truest, purest sense of the term - this could well be the very first animated program to incorporate creative shops (and their brand partners) directly into the narrative.”

And it goes on to say the show will feature "..a bevy of musical artists will also appear on the show, alongside a hilarious and endearingly-affable staff of studio employees. Music will constitute a central component of the show, including original songs from guest stars and re-imagined renditions of classics from the Wallace catalog."

It sounds like a big long animated commercial, set to the Biggie Smalls catalogue, and for sale to the highest bidder. But since Biggie's legacy owes a lot to hustling, it makes sense that the cartoon would have a "hustle" of its own. You feelin' this?

Rapper Lola Monroe gave birth to a bouncing baby boy earlier today. Read tweets from her, baby daddy King Los and their friends Cassie and Wiz Khalifa inside...

Earlier this month, Cassie threw rapper Lola Monroe (shown above with baby daddy King Los) a festive baby shower to welcome the arrival of her child...and that day has come.

The "All Girls Everything" rapper tweeted about the arrival of her son late last night:

Afterwards, Bad Boy artist King Los tweeted about his new son, 

Also...a few of the couple's famous friends chimed in,

Congratulations to the couple on their newborn son.

Video footage has leaked of Joe Budden's people jumping his "Love & Hip Hop" co-star Consequence outside the reunion show taping last night.  Check it inside, plus Kandi filing papers on Kim Zolciak....

After last night's drama at the LAHH NY reunion taping, the foolery continued out into the streets of New York.  And it was all caught on tape.

In between takes of the taping last night, Consequence was in his feelings and approached Joe Budden from behind and punched him in the back of the head.  Tons of security got involved and Consequence ran away....after Tahiry (who was walking with Joe) hit Consequence herself.

And apparently, outside the NEP Penn Studios, Joe's people tried to get Cons back.  And from the footage, you can see some guys trying to drag his toothy self in the street.  And Jen did what she does best, yell annoying nothings from inside the car.  Cons tweeted this after:

@JoeBudden Y'all hit like bitches #straightlikethat Actually Tahiry hit me harder nigga. I told the Police that I don't press charges.

Check it all out above.

In other reality show news,

While both ladies gear up for a full season of their own BRAVO spinoff shows, Kandi Burruss has filed papers on her former "RHOA" castmate Kim Zolciak.

According to CourtHouse News, Kandi claims former cast member Kimberliegh Zolciak-Biermann illegally licensed and distributed "Tardy For The Party", which Kandi wrote with co-plaintiff Rodney Richard.  And Kandi filed the lawsuit in Federal Court today.

The ladies are filming the RHOA reunion show this week....and yes, both are showing up.  Kim already tweeted about the suit saying:

People will do anything for publicity! So funny yet so sad!

And her daughter Brielle got in on the beef as she tweeted:

@Kandi appreciate you making fun of me for the song I wrote when I was 9 years old... obviously there was something you liked about it

We're surprised it took Kandi this long to file because we all know she's about her paper.  But since Kim hasn't had a real job in....a very long time....it'll be just as interesting to see how she coughs up this money.  Especially after popping out 2 more kids since she first did this song.

Michael Jordan just lost his request to dismiss the paternity case involving a 16-year-old possible son.  Deets inside...

Yesterday, Michael Jordan's legal team headed to court to faceoff against Pamela Smith over a paternity claim.  And it wasn't the outcome MJ wanted.  The request for dismissal that Michael and his lawyer, John Mayoue, filed a few weeks ago was dismissed, Pamela's rep confirms to TheYBF.com.

Pamela claims her 16-year-old son is actually Michael's son.  And she's been going hard in the court system to prove it.

Now that Michael's request to dismiss her claim has been rejected in Fulton County Court, another court date will happen soon to determine if or when the basketball icon will need to take a paternity test.

Meanwhile, Michael and his fiance Yvette have recently filed for their marriage license in Florida.  They don't seem to be letting this case interfere with their approaching wedding.

During a concert at SXSW last night, Young Guru previewed Kendrick Lamar's remix to “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” with a verse from Jay-Z.  Check out the preview inside....

Fans of Kendrick Lamar can expect rapper Jay-Z to pop up on a remix to his “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” off his the good kid, m.A.A.d city disc. It's likely going to be the official remix as Kendrick switched up his first verse and mentioned Brooklyn.  The remix hasn't officially dropped yet, but fans at SXSW in Austin, Texas were treated to a preview of the track courtesy of Young Guru (Jay-Z's DJ).

And in a big announcement made at SXSW yesterday, both Kendrick & Hov will headline during Yahoo's First International Music Festival going down May 3-July 14.  Trey Songz, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake and plenty more will also be hitting the stage in cities arond the world.  The fest kicks off in NYC and ends in London.

Listen to it below:

Our nation's gorgeous First Lady, Michelle Obama, covers the April 2013 issue of VOGUE where she talked about her role as a mother and what she's learned from President Obama. Read the highlights inside.....

First Lady Michelle Obama sat (for a history making second time) for the cover story in VOGUE Magazine's April issue where she and President Obama revealed what they have learned from each other and why raising a successful family is their number one priority.  And the pics are stunning as usual.

First Lady Obama on making family her priority:

Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole. You know, we have small kids; they're growing every day. But I think we were both pretty straightforward when we said, `Our No. 1 priority is making sure that our family is whole,'"

First Lady Obama on what she's learned from President Obama:

"Well, patience and calm I'm borrowing. Or trying to mirror. I've learned that from my husband, that sort of, you know, ability to not get too high or too low with changes and bumps in the road.  To do more breathing in and just going with it. I'm learning that every day. And to the extent that I’ve made changes in my life, it's just sort of stepping back and seeing a change not as something to guard against but as a wonderful addition. . . that can make life fun and unexpected."

Easily our fave photo.  She's rocking a Michael Kors sweater and Michael Kors skirt.

President Obama reveals what The FLOTUS has taught him:

"...What Michelle has done is to remind me every day of the virtues of order. “Being on time. Hanging up your clothes. Being intentional about planning time with your kids.”

President Obama explains their differences:

“We’re very different people, and some of that’s temperamental, some of it is how we grew up. Michelle grew up in a model nuclear family: mom, dad, brother. I had this far-flung family — father left at a very young age, a stepfather who ended up passing away as well. My mother was this wonderful spirit, and she was adventurous but not always very well organized.”

The April issue of Vogue hits stands March 26.

After arriving almost 30 minutes late--in a jumpsuit--to the live taping of "Idol" last night, judge Nicki Minaj is making up for it with her new ELLE magazine cover for the April 2013 issue.

Check out her Tom Ford look, plus Morris Chestnut looking yummy on Rolling Out....

Hopefully Nicki will learn how to get to places on time--even with traffic--for the sake of her professionalism and keeping a job.  But at least she's looking more put together than usual for her second cover of ELLE magazine.

The "High School" rapper is rocking her blonde semi-wet wig and leather jackets and face-shirts for her April 2013 spread.  And check out what she had to say about her advice for women and bullying before checking out the rest of the spread: 

Her advice for women on how to command respect:"My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want— and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, Okay, I can't play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That's what it's all about."

On her plans for world domination: "My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I'm thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination— in terms of providing for my family— is absolutely my goal."

On experiencing bullying in school as a child:"I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country. My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I've always put up this wall— it was a self-defense mechanism growing up— because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It's sad."

On her dramatic make-under for her ELLE photo shoot:"When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I'm so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it's hard. I feel that it's become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol' crazy lashes— you know, nothing— I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."

 

More pics:

Print bathing suit, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, $95. Leather trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo. Link bracelet, Chrome Hearts, $1,595.

Strap-trim napa leather jacket, Tom Ford. Leggings by American Apparel, $28.

Woven raffia bustier, $1,325, skirt, $3,095, both, Dolce & Gabbana

Read the full interview on newsstands March 18!  Here's some video about it:

Morris Chestnut is promoting his new movie The Call on the cover of Rolling Out magazine.  Here's what they had to say about his cover story:

Co-starring in the February 2013 blockbuster "Identity Thief", opposite Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy; and this month in "The Call" as Halle Berry's love interest, Chestnut’s star appears to be shining even brighter as of late. 2013 will undoubtedly prove to be one of Chestnut’s most notable years, with a summer blockbuster hit on the way, "Kick Ass 2", an appearance on the fifth season of Showtime’s "Nurse Jackie", and the long awaited sequel to "The Best Man" making its way to theatres in November. Although he is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, and it’s no secret he is considered to be one of the most handsome men on the planet, Chestnut insists family is his first priority. The married father of two has perfected balancing his public persona against his starring roles as husband, father, brother and even friend.
 

And about getting the call for the role to play opposite Halle Berry:

“It was difficult. It was difficult. I mean it was going to be a deal breaker. They said they wanted me for the movie and I said ‘who’s playing that role,’ they said ‘Halle’ and I said ‘I don’t know if I can do it. I have to kiss her and stuff,’ ” he jokes.

Check out the full cover story over at RO.

ELLE Photos: Thomas Whiteside, Rolling Out Photog: DeWayne Rogers

The Braxtons are everywhere this week as they promote the new season of "Braxton Family Values" kicking off tonight.  We've got lots of pics from their big premiere party last night in NYC that TheYBF.com hit up, Trina & Gabe having a mini makeout session (so things must be going much better there) and more pics of Tamar's baby bump. 

Plus, what the ladies told us about their lives...

Our fave sisters are back for a new season on WeTV.  The ladies--including Mama Evelyn--all headed to STK in Manhattan for the season 3 premiere party last night.

Tamar was front and center with her hubby Vince and the new baby bump!

And she's still rocking her Guiseppe stilettos.

Toni Braxton put on a red hot jumpsuit for the occasion.

Traci and Trina had some fun on the carpet.  Traci's dress is super cute but we wish she would have left off that belt.  We asked the fun loving Taci about her recent weight loss, and she told us, "I cut out all carbs! I feel good!"

She also confirmed she's no longer working on getting her own hair shop, but she is having a good time riding motorcycles and other fun adventures.

Toni showed where she gets her good genes from--Mama Ev.

Lil Kim showed up tot he premiere still pissy about the alleged "photoshopping" she says every single "blog site" is doing.  Guess she still hasn't contacted the paparazzi agency (SPLASH) who shot the pics.  She would find those very pics are in their raw image database....

Angela Simmons kept it simple in black and army green and nude pumps.  Nice look.

Jen Williams and her perfect bun hit the red carpet as well to support her girls.

And if you're wondering how Trina and Gabe's marriage is going, we asked them.  And Trina responded by throwing her arms and lips around her hubby and said, "This is how we are doing!"
 

Looks like that haircut and makeover of his is working some wonders. 

And the media caught up with Tamar outside about how this pregnancy is going so far.  As for who's given her the most advice so far on being a mom..."Toni Braxton, chile!"

Photo credit: Splash/WENN/Aaron J. of RedCarpetImages.net/TheYBF.com

Red hot producer Bangladesh celebrated his birthday in Atlanta recently with Evan Ross, Marlo Hampton and Lil' Scrappy among the guests.  See the pics inside.....

Bangladesh, the hit beat-maker behinds songs for Lil' Wayne, Kelis, Beyonce and Rihanna celebrated his birthday in style with a swanky party at STK in Atlanta last night.  And we all love an eclectic party in ATL....

Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, who worked with Bangladesh on her reality show "Totally T-Boz" posed for a few flicks.

Actor Evan Ross, who just landed the role of Dallas Austin in the TLC biopic, was there.

Former "RHOA" star Marlo Hampton was at the party rocking something a black jumpsuit fresh off the runway.  Hot as usual.

"Love & Hip Hop ATL" mixologist Ariane Davis rocked a fur for the evening.  But this country look honey....

Lil' Scrappy posed with his "fiancee" and fellow "L&HH ATL" co-star Erica Dixon.

And it looks like Erica pulled a page from the "RHOA" playbook and did a twirl...and showed off her stallion booty.  

Lil' Scrappy posed for flicks with some of the evening's "entertainment".  

"R&B" Divas star Monifah celebrated with the producer.... and some loud sneaker wedges. 

"R&B" diva Syleena Johnson looked sexy and stylish.  Best we've seen her look.

"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" star Demetria McKinney wore a sexy dress.

Singer D-Woods was all smiles at the party.  And it's not neon marker on her (even though it's something we thought she WOULD do), it's the neon lights showing up on her face and leg.

And the artsy party featured a marching band, ballerinas and other dancers.   Fun times....

Photos via Chris Mitchell