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COMMUNITY HELPER: Chris Brown PUFFS A Cig, Spray Paints A Mural For The Kids

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Chris Brown did a little image rehabilitation yesterday as he was spotted spray painting a mural for kids in Miami, Florida yesterday.  Find out where he was inside.....

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While his boo Rihanna is traveling around on her Diamonds tour, he's spending his time outside of the studio doing productive things.  Chris Brown was in Miami yesterday where he spent the day spray painting a mural with children for the Symphonic Love Foundation Global Best Buddies Day.

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It was Chris' good deed of the week, as all proceeds went to the charity that helps youngsters with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And we all know he could use a little image rehab after fights with everyone from Frank Ocean to his former bodyguard Big Pat have gone public.  Plus, dude loves to paint, spray paint and create art.  So it's a win-win.

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It's great to see that this was one act of giving back that Chris "actually" completed as folks in the LA District Attorney's office has raised red flags about a ton of community service hours he claims to have completed in Richmond, VA. 

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Pop Art star Romero Britto (who's famous for his neo-pop art and sculptures), joined in the efforts and assisted Chris in creating the mural.  Good look for Breezy....

 

Photos via FAME


ROLL UP & ROLL OUT: Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose's Night Out

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Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa had a parents' night out last night.  And it looks like they're ready to get back into the club life...at least a little bit.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa took his fiancee Amber Rose out on the town last night in Hollywood. The couple, who welcomed baby Sebastian five weeks ago, seemed ready to continue the party as they left the nightclub with an open bottle of champagne and some weed.  We all know what that leads to:

 

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The twosome hopped in their ride and sped off from the mass of fans.  And Wiz posted a few of his own pics saying, "Love Her #TurnUp #AmbandCam":

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Photos: Pacific Coast News/FAME/Instagram

MAGAZINE FAB: NY Knicks BALLER Tyson Chandler's "GQ" Shoot With Son Tyson II + Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea And A*M*E COVER "HUNGER" Magazine

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NY Knicks baller Tyson Chandler dished on his fashion aesthetic with lifestyle bible GQ in their April 2013 issue.  See Tyson posing with his son Tyson II inside and music fashionistas A*M*E, Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea on the cover of HUNGER Magazine.  

 

From Amar'e Stoudemire to Carmelo Anthony, the NY Knicks boasts some of the most fashionable men in the NBA.  In the April 2013 issue of "GQ" Tyson Chandler joins the ranks of his teamates in a new photoshoot which puts his off-court fashion sense on display.

Inside the mag and photoshoot, the former Chicago Bulls player models different ways to sport shades of Black and dishes on where he gets his fashion sense, his home life (where he paints wth his son Tyson II) and how important textures and fabrics are to him.  Here are the highlights:

On why he focuses on the details of his look:

"Even before I moved to N.Y.C., I realized that there are no off days. Especially in the camera-phone era. I started to look at fashion the same way I look at my games—there's always going to be someone watching you for the first time."

On pairing sweatpants with blazers:

"When I say sweatpants, I'm not talking about your typical lie-around-the-house sweatpants. I'm talking about that same soft fabric but in a structured, tailored cut. It sounds crazy, but trust me."

On farm-life and the importance of boots:

"A lot of people don't know, but I grew up on a farm. When I'm in a pair of boots, it reminds me of where I come from. I wore cowboy boots my first ten years of existence. I played soccer in them, cleaned the house in them, of course played basketball in them—always in the dirt. They were my go-to's. Chelsea boots are like my worlds then and now coming together."

On how to wear "black":

"To me, if you're going all black, the cut is everything. That's what makes it sophisticated."

On proportions:

"A lot of times, taller guys think their lapels need to be wide. Whether you're seven foot or not, a slim lapel drives a suit."

 

In the photo above, Tyson rocked aTank top and pants by Rick Owens, Boots by Esquivel, Necklace by Alice Waese, Bracelet by Goti & a Watch by Tiffany & Co.

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Tuxedo by Ozwald Boateng. T-shirt by Rick Owens. Boots by Bally. Pocket square by Dries Van Noten. Necklace by Werkstatt München.

 

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T-shirt by Rick Owens. Pants by 3x1. Sneakers by Saint Laurent. Fedora by CA4LA. Necklaces by Werkstatt München.
 

Tyson said about his fashion choices:

"It's funny, this T-shirt and pants are just what I wore to the shoot—not for the shoot. If I was going to the grocery store, I would have worn the same clothes."

 

 

Also on magazine racks.....

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Hunger, a bi-annual magazine from photographer and publisher, Rankin, has just published issue number 4 which features 6 different covers. Rita Ora is among the talented women tapped to add a little sizzle on the magazine racks.

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Wilhelmina model and "Work" rapper Iggy Azalea also landed a cover.  

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And newbie British singer/songwriter A*M*E (who hasn't crossed-over the pond yet), also landed a spot.  The mag launched in November 2011 with Kelis and Kelly Rowland on the cover,

The issue hits magazine racks on April 4th.  Watch the promo here:

 

Photos via GQ/Hunger TV

TV GIGS: Regina King SIGNS ON For ABC's "Divorce: A Love Story" PILOT + ZANE Nabs Sexy New Cinemax Series "The Jumpoff"

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Actress Regina King has joined the cast of "Divorce:  A Love Story", a new pilot for ABC.  Get deets on the show and find out more about CINEMAX's sexy new series "Zane's The Jump Off."

 

As the fate of her TNT show "Southland" hangs in the balance, actress Regina King has signed on for "Divorce:  A Love Story", a new pilot being shot for ABC.  According to Deadline, the show centers on a recently divorced couple that can't seem to get their lives together without each other. Regina will play the "diva" wife of the male lead's best friend.

It's interesting to see how her real life might parallel the life of the show's female lead. Though reports say she's broken up with Malcolm Jamal Warner, her own tweets seem to stress that there is still a friendship between the two...without confirming their romantic status.

We'll let you know if the show gets picked up.

 

 

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NY Times bestselling author Zane has land a new series on CINEMAX.  After the success of "Zane's Sex Chronicles" --the original urban style better writen version of 50 Shades of Grey--the cable network has given the green light to "Zane's The Jump Off."  The new series will follow the lives of five fraternity brothers living in Miami, FL.  And by the way, her book Addicited is also being adapted for the big screen.  

The series begins tomorrow, March 29 at 11PM/10C on Cinemax.

In case you missed it, watch a sexy sneak peek here:

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Reginae Carter & Bria Williams' "PAPARAZZI PRINCESSES" Promo Shoot

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The 14-year-old daughters of Cash Money Records co-founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams aka "Baby" and Lil Wayne are adding their 2 cents to the family empire.  We've got Bria Williams and Reginae Carter's first official photoshoot for their brand new book under Cash Money Content...

 

The Instagram loving young & fun pre-teens have teamed up to pen a fictitious narrative of the adventures of two teen girls, called Paparazzi Princesses.  The youngins took their own experiences of the perks and disadvantages of growing up in spotlight, then wrote a book about it all.  But under fictitious names. It seems tobe the Cash Money Content theme as Evelyn Lozada did something similar with her "fictional" novel under the publshing company.

And since the girls have probably seen a lot of what goes on behind the curtain--especially with Reginae's mom Toya Wright starring in two reality shows--the novel is being written from a "fictional" standpoint.  Likely to protect the real life people involved.

Here's the synopsis: 

Instead of relying on Instagram and Twitter as most of their peers do, their story is told in their new novel "Paparazzi Princesses" through the characters of Kyla Jones and Promise Walker. On their journey to becoming their own women, the novel's main characters face their parent's high expectations, the pitfalls of being "unintentionally famous," and, most crucially, the trials and tribulations of high school, homework, crushes, and friendship that everyone goes through. A collaboration with author Karyn Langhorne Folan, it's bound to be a page-turner for teens and young adults everywhere.

 

Now check out their cute princess themed photoshoot:

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Lil Wayne said about his baby girl's first book, "I've got to be honest. It's inspiring to see what these girls have done. It wasn't easy, and they did it all by themselves. 'Proud' doesn't even begin to describe how me and the 'Birdman' feel. I can't wait for everybody else to experience their story."

 

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Birdman said about his little princesses, "There's no better feeling than watching Bria and Reginae make this dream come true. They took an idea, worked extremely hard, and brought it to life. It's the kind of story that everybody can feel, and it's only the start of much bigger things for these two wonderful young ladies."

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Paparazzi Princesses comes out June 4th.  Gotta love the youngins.

Rick Ross "Explains" Controversial "U.O.E.N.O." Lyric Saying "We Don't Condone Rape"....But We're Still Not Feelin' It

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Rick Ross was put on the spot earlier today and was forced to address the growing controversy surrounding his "U.O.E.N.O" lyric, which many felt condoned rape.  Watch him dig himself into a deeper hole inside.....

 

The Teflon Don, Rick Ross, was backed into a corner earlier today, as Q93's Wild Wayne confronted the rapper about the controversial language used in his "U.O.E.N.O." record during an interview in New Orleans.  

In case you've been under a rock, the line in question goes:

"Put Molly all in her champagne, she ain't even know it/ I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain't even know it."

So what exactly did that line mean?  Well, most of us took the line for exacly what it said.  He drugged a girl without her knowing and had sex with her, without her knowing.

Ricky said it was a "misinterpretation" telling Wild Wayne, "I feel like us being artists, that's our job to clarify the sensitive things, the things that we really know need to be clarified such as a situation as this."

He continued:

"Woman is the most precious gift known to man.  I would never use the term 'rape' in my records and as far as my camp. Hip-hop don't condone that, the streets don't condone that, nobody condones that. So I just wanted to reach out to all my queens that's on my timeline, all the sexy ladies, the beautiful ladies that have been reaching out to me with the misunderstanding: We don't condone rape, and I'm not with that."

Well....Officer Ricky....no one said you "used" the term rape.  What folks were up in arms about was that the scenario described in the lyric IS "rape", whether you choose to "use" the word or not.  

So far, some radio stations (like WUVS-LP 103.7) have turned their back on Rick Ross since the release of the song and a petition has been started at Change.Org that demands an apology.  

Was the definition of rape NOT on his Corrections Officer admissions test?  Deep sigh.

Watch the interview here and his response at "4:28":

Lil Wayne Gives First Post-Hospital Interview, Reveals "I'm Epileptic"

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It's Weezy's first interview since his seizure-ridden weekend that led to him ending up in ICU for several days this month.  The rapper finally reveals the real reasons behind the seizures, his new diagnoses, and his gripe with the false rumors....

Weezy did a phone interview with DJ Fellie Fel over at Power 106 Thursday evening.  And for the first time, he spoke out in detail about all the drama that went down over a week ago with him being hospitalized for his multiple seizures.  We've now learned the explanation--he's been diagnosed with epilepsy, and is prone to seizures when feeling stressed and exhausted.

He also had some things to say about TMZ and their report about him being near-death.  The sports fan even gave his opinion on the renaming of the New Orleans Hornets to the Pelicans, why he won't be going back to a Miami Heat game, and dished on his new tracks off I Am Not A Human Being II.

Here's the highlights:

On the seizures:“The bad news is I’m an epileptic. I’m prone to seizures. This isn’t my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh seizure. I’ve had a bunch of seizures, ya’ll just never hear about them. But this time it got real bad ’cause I had three of them in a row and on the third one, my heart rate went down to like 30 percent. Basically, I could’ve died, so that is why it was so serious....But the reason being for the seizures is just plain stress, no rest, overworking myself. That’s just typical me though.”

On his past health issues:“I have people around me. I actually have [the seizures] so much they already know what to do. They already know how to handle it. Certain times I don’t even go to the hospital, but this time, it was real bad because it was three in a row, and I’ve never had three back to back like that.  The third one was so bad and I live in the hills in L.A. So the reason why it was bad was that I live all the way at the top, so you know how hard it is getting down those hills. That was what was so scary about it.”

On TMZ’s report that he nearly died: “That’s what they do. I can’t be upset at that. I get upset at my kids when they do things that I tell them not to do. I can’t be upset at TMZ for doing what they do. They gon’ probably come out tomorrow and say something else about somebody else that ain’t true. That’s what they do. The truth isn’t good enough for them, so they gotta twist everything up.”

Check out the full audio below:

 

DO WE LOVE IT?: Ciara Rocks Givenchy In Vegas With Future

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Ciara has taken her Givenchy muse status to another level.  The singer showed up at Haze nightclub in Vegas with her boo Future, rocking an eclectic and ethereal look.  And we've got to wonder if Kanye had anything to do with it.

 

Decide if we love it inside...

Ciara's been close to Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci for a while now, even becoming his muse.  But are we loving her latest look in the designer's threads:

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The "Body Party" singer was all about her stark white as she and Future hit the carpet for their appearance at Haze nightclub in Vegas.  She rocked the virgin Mary tee white pants, a white kilt like dress/skirt, white sneakers, and a white button down underneath.

Not sure if Vegas is the place to pull off "high fashion," but you decide:

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DO WE LOVE IT?!

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OH REALLY? Kordell Stewart Spent Time With BABY MAMA Tania Richardson the Night Before Filing For DIVORCE From Porsha

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The night before he blindsided "RHOA" star Porsha Stewart with divorce papers (well, the night before he filed papers and didn't tell her), former Pittsburgh Steeler Kordell Stewart ran back to the listening ear of his baby's mama Tania Richardson.  Get the deets on their night out inside....

As he plotted his escape from his marriage to evangelist turned reality star Porsha Stewart, Kordell Stewart spent the night before with his baby mama Tania Richardson.

The fateful night before Kordell filed for divorce, he was seen with Tania and Syre at Dave & Busters in Marietta, Georgia.  Witnesses told TMZ Tania and Kordell (who looked stressed out) seemed to be in deep discussion about something.  Maybe he expressed his regrets? 

"RHOA" fans might remember Tania as the spitfire BFF of original "RHOA" star Sheree Whitfield, as she made several appearances on the show back in 2008. Then she suddenly dropped out of sight....

Word on the street is that Kordell didn't want Tania (who's the mother of his son Syre) to be on television, so she set her reality tv dreams aside.  
Fast forward to 2013....now he's married to a chick holding a peach during the opening credits of "RHOA." How'd that happen?

And then, there's rumor and speculation that Porsha was allegedly the side-chick during Kordell's relationship with Tania.  Messy. 

It will be interesting to see if Kordell runs back into the arms of Tania....Though we're sure that WON'T be on anyone's reality show.  Lesson learned.

 

Photo: TMZ

Halle Berry And Nahla Get Temporary Tatts In Hawaii, Take A STROLL With Olivier Martinez

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A barefoot Halle Berry was spotted on a relaxing stroll through Hawaii with fiance Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla.  Check out the mommy/daughter duo and their new temporary tattoos inside...

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"The Call" star Halle Berry took a barefoot stroll through the sand yesterday as she and her baby girl hit up one of their fave places--the beach.

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Wearing an asymmetrical AllSaints grey Jersey Riviera that showed of her legs, Halle and Nahla kept it cute and casual on the beaches of the Aloha state.

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The twosome had gotten a pair of temporary tattoos earlier.  Nahla inked a "Minnie Mouse" iccon with three smalls hearts on her right leg while Halle had flowers sketched on her right arm.  

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Halle's fiance Olivier Martinez was along for the trip to Maui as he awaits the release of his next big screen flick, The Physician.  Must be nice...

 

Photos via FameFlynet

ON THE SET: Keke Palmer, Chilli, T-Boz, Lil' Mama and Evan Ross SHARE PICS From The “Crazy, Sexy Cool: The TLC Story” MOVIE

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The cast and executive producers of  “Crazy, Sexy Cool: The TLC Story" have shared a few flicks from the set. See photos of Keke, Lil' Mama, Chilli, T-Boz and more inside.  And you may just be surprised at how much KeKe now looks like Ms. Chilli....

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A few photos from the set of the TLC biopic “Crazy, Sexy Cool: The TLC Story" have emerged and the cast seems to be enjoying the gig.  Keke Palmer posed with Chilli--who's on the set as an Executive Producer and who she'll be portraying in the upcoming flick.

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Lil' Mama, who's playing the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, posed with Chilli in between takes.

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And Evan Ross is playing the role of Chilli's baby daddy/producer, Dallas Austin.

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Keke also posed a pic she shot with Evan during his last day of shooting.  

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Chilli's is still carrying around those hand bags with her son Tron's face on them.

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And the real T-Boz was spotted posing for pics in the wardrobe department as she covered up her famous sideburns and looked at the camera with her "left eye."  Ahhh...this outfit is binging back memories of "Waterfalls"....

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MUSIC CHICKS: Dawn Richard Rocks Out At Amoeba LIVE To Promote GoldenHeart + Eve's "Make It Out This Town" Video

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Dawn Richard went Hollywood yesterday as she rocked out with a performance for her fans at Amoeba Live.  Check out pics inside, plus Eve's new "Make It Out This Town" video.

 

She's busy promoting her new solo album GoldenHeart, so Dawn Richard is traveling around giving her fans intimate performances before its release.

Yesterday, the chick full of "armor" made her way to the Amoeba music store in Hollywood for a live performance and autograph signing:

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And she also hit the stage to give her fans a performance.  Loving her free spirit and artistry these days.  GoldenHeart is available everywhere now.

 

In other music news, E-V-E is really trying to make her comeback happen.  In case you forgot, she's set to drop her new album Lip Lock on May 14th.  So she's dropped another video, this time with Cobra Starship's Gabe Saporta, for her track "Make It Out This Town":

Check out the Robby Starbuck-directed vid above.

 

Photos: Lorene Janae Photography

FOURTH Year In A ROW! Chicago's Urban Prep Academy Sending 100% Of Its GRADUATES To COLLEGE

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For the fourth year in a row, Chicago's Urban Prep Academy is sending 100% of its graduating class off to college.  Get the deets inside on the school that is setting the example for America.....

 

Just when you thought the next generation's success was questionable due to their lives being run by Twitter, Instagram, social media and reality tv, at least one specific group is constantly excelling.

For the fourth year in a row, Chicago's Urban Prep Charter Academies can proudly announce that all of its graduating seniors have been accepted to four-year universities.

This year, Urban Prep, the all male charter school excelling in a city facing the worst crime stats in America, is sending off 167 seniors (from their Englewood and University Village campuses) to institutions of higher education.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about the accomplishment saying, "What this 100 percent proves beyond a doubt is that it need not be the exception but it should be the expectation for every child in the city of Chicago."

Urban Prep founder Tim King expressed his excitement saying, "It's really heartwarming. It's really an inspiration. These guys are an inspiration to all of us because they show you what can happen when you really work hard and do the right thing. I feel great. There are no words to describe how powerful and wonderful it is to be a part of Urban Prep."
 

The country's first all-male charter high school started in 2002 out of a need to cater in an innovative way, to boys in the city.  Approximately 85% of Urban Prep students are low-income and nearly all are African-American. 

The school--which operates off a lottery system and open to any Chicago resident 9th graders--has proven once again that succeeding in education is not about how much money or access your family has, it's about an unparalleled focus on students and the best teachers possible. 

Watch a clip from the graduation ceremony above.  Congrats to the young men!

Rihanna Named #1 POP Star By British TV, Fires A Few Shots

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Put ya guns in the air....Rihanna's on a firing spree.  After she was named Britain's #1 Pop star, she gave her own rant to other chicks in the game.  Check it inside...

Rihanna celebrated on Instagram today after a British music tv station named her the Most Influential Pop Star.  The UK's 4Music channel based their decision on social media activity, air play and press coverage.

Similar to MTV's Hottest MC's List  (like many pissed rappers believe), Britain's list didn't include talent or quality of music.  And while we know Rihanna lives out her life on Instagram with no guards up, releases most tracks off her albums as singles and stays in the press with her fun and sometimes controversial antics, it's understandable why she's deemed #1 by the music channel.

Beyonce came in at #2 and Katy Perry (Rih's good friend) landed at #4.

But not everybody's happy for the Rude Gal.   Some folks went off when they saw Rihanna's announcement on Instagram....and her words that went with it.

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Rihanna said she could use a challenge, and asked how it felt to be down there on ya knees.  She clowned about controlling your heauxs and owning this lane.   And in usual Rih Rih form, it was pretty hilar.

But a few Beyonce stans and Ciara stans (remember that beef with CiCi?) took to her page to go off commenting:

#BEYHIVE BEEN ON BXTCH

and

Whoa ho ho bad gal rih just learned how to master the three octaves she can sing now we all must get on our knees alright alright im bowing! Lol congrats tho always nice to see success

And Rih's fans replied with statements like:

Bow down bitchez. Lol! #PourItUp #whosthequeen #phuckyohaterz

Rih also said, "It's only March people... #2013isalreadyowned #staytuned #MoneyOvaBitchez."

Was this Rih's answer to Bey's "Bow Down"?  Who knows...especially because Beyonce never said the song was only aimed to women in the industry as opposed to her haters in general.  However, Rihanna's statement seemed aimed soley at her peers.  But certainly not ALL her peers since her bestie is in the top 3 as well.  But you decide...

Either way, we hope Rih pours some up and celebrates.  Congrats.

NEW MUSIC: Beyonce's "I Been On REMIX" Ft. Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug, & Lil Keke

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Texas is in the building.  H-Town and other parts of the Lone Star State rounded up their rappers for a remix to Beyonce's promo track "I Been Down".  Check out Bun B, Scarface and co. inside....

Queen Bey has yet to address this remix herself, but Bun B. went on Houston's 97.9 The Box to make the drop. He premiered the track earlier today with the station, and then quickly uploaded it to his Soundcloud page.

The fellas take their turns with the second half of Beyonce's newest bold track--dripped, draped, chopped & screwed style.

Bun tweeted: This for Pimp C. Screw. H Town. PA. @beyonce @donke713 @slimthugga @williedlive @brothermob @zromocitydon #IBeenOnRemix

Check out the Texas boys Bun B, Scarface, Z-Ro, Willie D, Slim Thug, & Lil Keke below:

Bey's gearing up for her summer world tour and a follow up to 4 late this year.  And she posted this cute pic on Instagram this afternoon from her tour rehearsals:

 

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Jen Williams On Deck For New Reality Show? + "T.I. & Tiny" Season 3 Super Trailer

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Jennifer Williams may no longer be a "Basketball Wife."  But she's already in talks for her own reality show.  Deets inside, plus the "T.I. & Tiny" season 3 super trailer....

 

After parting ways with her frenemy Evelyn Lozada and the "Basketball Wives," Jen Williams has been focusing on her new Lucid lip gloss line.  So she's reportedly been in talks with "Love & Hip Hop" executive producer Mona Scott Young about creating her own reality series.  And we assume it'll be focused on her business ventures...and her boyfriend Cisco.

She told VH1 at the "Gossip Game" premiere party this week that she and Mona are indeed in talks to do a new show.  And we're sure VH1 would welcome that with open arms.  As if they turn anything down.

Jen also made it known she and Ev are still not friends.  Obvi.

 

 

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And in other reality show news, T.I. & Tiny are about to embark on a third season of their VH1 reality show.  And the super trailer just dropped.  Lots of love is in the air for all their kids....from Zonnique to King to Major.  Good luck handling all that.  The new season kicks off April 8th at 10p.

Meet The Newest Reality Star Who's Stirring Up Controversy: "Real World" Star Marlon Williams Admits To Sex With A Man...But Denies He's Gay OR BiSexual

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Former Texas Tech football player Marlon Williams, who stars on MTV's "Real World: Portland",  opened up about his budding rapper career and his controversial views on sexuality during his promo rounds.  Meet the preacher's kid inside....

 

Marlon Williams, one of the stars of MTV's "Real World: Portland", opened up about his life and the interesting back story viewers will see unfold on the show this season.  And to answer the question we know you're asking: No, we didn't know "Real World" still came on.  Hence, why the network seems ready to stir up some controversy.

But alas, a new season is on deck and a black roommate is front and center.  The former Texas Tech footballer player is the son of a preacher man and spent most of his young life traveling as a military brat.  After failing to go "pro" following a successful football stint in college, he went through a period which led to a few interesting choices, including sex with a man. In interviews withXXL and The Advocate, he talks about sexuality, his budding rap career, and explains his views on religion.  Here are the highlights:

 

The Advocate: OK, this is awkward. MTV tells us “Marlon has had intercourse with a man before and does identify with being bisexual. But he says that he is more attracted to women and doesn't think he would be with a man again.” We could just take their word for it, but we’d rather you tell us yourself how you identify and why.

Marlon Williams: Well, I don't consider myself bisexual, because I'm not sexually attracted to men. I did have sex with a man but my reasoning for it was different. It was in a hectic time of my life filled with fighting a lot of life battles. I was just making a lot of decisions that I would not normally make. At that time in my life the gay community embraced me, and it is one of those things that just happened. I have nothing against people who are bisexual or gay, but that is not my preference.

You’re the son of a preacher and were raised with conservative values. Does that cause conflict for you in terms of your sexuality?


Well, sex in any form is hard, because the beliefs of my parents say that you are supposed to wait for marriage. The big misconception used in religion is that some sin is worse than others. That isn't true. All sin is equal. Therefore, anything I do that is sinful can be forgiven if I repent and make changes. My belief is that God forgives anybody who believes and wants a new start in life.

You were a star football player at Texas Tech and were under a lot of pressure to turn pro. Do you ever resent the way other people put those kind of expectations or dreams on your shoulders?


I feel that people having high expectations of me is a good thing. That means they see great things in your character and motivation. I don't agree with the how people treated me when I didn't meet their expectations, though. It's my life, I'm going to live it the way I want. I'm still the same person. It's just sometimes life throws you curveballs and you have to make adjustments.

What are you working on now?

I’m in the studio a lot. I just performed at SXSW. I’ve opened up for Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Mike Jones, Ying Yang Twins. I’ve been doing it, bro. I’ve got two mixtapes out, you can check them out at www.wavysquad.com. Go get those jams. Actually while we were in Portland recording the show, me and Anastasia, another girl from the show, we did music there. We recorded stuff based on what we were going through out there and our life experiences during “The Real World.” We’re gonna put that out this summer.

 

"Real World: Portland" airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.  By the way, MTV aired a vintage "Real World" marathon last weekend starting from season 1 in New york.  It reminded us of how great this show used to be.

 

Watch Marlon aka Jay Dillinger's "So Sweet" here: 

Photos via Ian Spanier

Lance Gross Dishes On His Own Temptations...And The Criticism Around His Co-Star's Acting SKills

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Lance Gross has been making his rounds promoting his new film in theaters this weekend, Temptation.  And he told Huff Post Black Voices about the criticism surrounding one of his co-star's acting skills (or lack thereof), and whether he's had his own "Temptation" style drama with any of his past girlfriends....

One of our fave hotties let the world know just how well he treats his women (damn, what happened Eva Marcille?) and why he feels like people need to fall back on slamming his co-stars.  Here's what he had to say:

Last year upon the announcement of the film’s cast, there was a ton of criticism surrounding Kim Kardashian’s role. What were your thoughts on the situation?

I’ve been working with Tyler since 2007 and he has a great business mind. He knows what he’s doing and he knows what he wants for his films. So I don’t really question his decisions in casting people. To Kim’s defense, she did a great job. The role that he gave her was well thought out. It was something that he believed she could execute. And I think she brought her “A-game.” I get what all the fuss was about, but at the end of the day you got to give people a chance. And I feel like she really proved herself.

Throughout your career you've been viewed as a heartthrob. With that said, have you ever found yourself in a position similar to your character?

Man, I’ve never been through a situation like this. I mean, of course as a man you go through that. If you got a dope girl there’s going to be people that want her. But I don’t know, I’ve always kept my “A-game” on point. I just make a point to make sure the woman that I’m with is taken care of. You got to keep it new, so I go out of my way to make them feel special. My thing is, if I’m going to be with you, I’m going to be with you to make you feel like this is the best relationship that you ever had. And that’s what I aim for to make sure none of this happens to me.

Since you’ve never experienced any issues in your personal life, was that a challenge in preparing for the role?

It was and it wasn’t. Because I have a lot of friends who are married and who have dealt with infidelity, so I pretty much picked their brains and experienced it through them. And for me, personally, everyone has experienced losing someone. Whether it’s a relationship that fell apart or death, everyone knows that feeling. So that’s where I pretty much pulled from for this.

 

Well isn't that sweet?  Meanwhile, social media is buzzing with people talking about hitting the theaters to see Tyler Perry's newest flick.  It'll be interesting to see the numbers ta the end of the weekend.  Check out the full interview over at Huff Post.

Are you going to see Temptation?

 

Photo: HEINEKEN USA

 

Chanel Iman COVERS "GALORE" Magazine's "Women's Who Rock" Issue + Jourdan Dunn REVEALS She FLASHED Justin Bieber Her Ta-Tas!

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Model Chanel Iman covers GALORE Magazine's "Women Who Rock" issue where she dished on what it feels like to be a top model and her alter ego. See her photoshoot inside and get the deets on Jourdan Dunn flashing her ta-tas at Justin Bieber.

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Model Chanel Iman covers the "Women Who Rock" issue of GALORE Magazine with a 70s glam-inspired photoshoot done by photographer Ellen Von Unwerth.  Inside the mag, the world famous model dished on her female influences, her alter ego, what it's like to be loved by fans and her favorite designers.  Here are the highlights:

Alex Catarinella: Chanel Iman! How’s it going being one of the biggest supermodels on the planet?

Chanel Iman: I’ve been working my ass off! I just got back from Mexico shooting for H&M and I just walked in the Jason Wu show at New York Fashion Week. There’s a lot going on and I’m just glad to be working. I’m happy this year. I know what I’m doing and what my goals are. You’ll see a lot coming my way.

AC: That makes me overly excited. Can you remember your first “OMFG! I am a supermodel!” moment?

CI: My fans make me feel that way. I’m so grateful for my fans because they inspire me everyday to keep going. The sweet messages I receive always just make me feel so loved and appreciated. It makes me want to work harder. I would love to be a leader for our generation in a positive, uplifting way. And my fans give me the inspiration to be that.

AC: FYI, it’s the Women Who Rock issue. What ladies rock Chanel Iman’s wonderful world?

CI: Let me see… Beyoncé, Oprah, Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, Halle Berry. There’s a lot of women out there who rock who I look up to. I think Ellen [von Unwerth] rocks. It’s my first time working with her but it’s definitely not my last. She’s awesome.

AC: I’ve gotta say, it did seem like Ellen brought out your Sasha Fierce on set. Which brings me to ask: do you have an alter ego?

CI: Of course. Everybody should have an alter ego.

AC: Does she have a name?

CI: I don’t think I would name my alter ego. That’s corny. It just comes out. I let it speak for itself.

 

Read more of the interview here

See her photo spread here:

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British supermodel Jourdan Dunn recently appeared on Jonathan Ross' UK talk show where the Victoria's Secret model talked about the time she flashed Justin Bieber.  She said,

‘During rehearsals my segment was the VS Pink with Justin Bieber. During rehearsals him and his dancers were actually there and for some reason, I don’t know why, I decided to wear a top that was low cut and no bra.

‘So I go down, do my thing, do my pose and then I come off and then everyone was like ‘oh my god Jourdan everyone saw your boob.’
 

So what did Justin think about the model "revelation"?  He told her, ‘You’ve got nice t*ts because you flashed to me and my dancers, made our day.’

That exchange led to a little awkward flirting. ‘So then after the show we was chilling with Justin and he was kind of flirting with me and I kind of felt a bit awkward because he’s this little boy. He was 18 but I’m old enough to be his older sister, it’s kind of a bit weird. I laughed after it because he was 18 at the time and I was like ‘why not, flirt with the models, do your thing.’

And we all know from the amount of trouble he continuously gets into....Justin Bieber is indeed doing his thing.

Photos via Galore/Spiller/WENN.com

MUSIC FAB: Azealia Banks "No Problems" (VIDEO) + Young Jeezy' “R.I.P.” (REMIX) Featuring YG, Kendrick Lamar And Chris Brown

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Azealia Banks has dropped a video for her "No Problems" single from her major label debut.  Watch the Yung Rapunxel's festival-inspired clip inside and hear Young Jeezy's"R.I.P." (Remix) featuring YG, Kendrick Lamar and Chris Brown.

As fans count the days until the long-awaited release of her Interscope debut Broke With Expensive Taste (April 16), Azealia Banks has unleashed a clip for her "No Problems" single.

Though originally intended as an Angel Haze diss, the clip takes on a life of its own as Yung Rapunzel rocks the mic at Ultra Music Festival in Miami. With her long weave, she sways from side-to-side while rapping into her iPhone and doing high kicks with her background dancers. Diplo and Steve Aiko also make cameos.

Watch "No Problems" here:

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Young Jeezy has updated his 2 Chainz-assisted track "R.I.P." with a remix that calls YG, Kendrick Lamar and Chris Brown to the mic.  During his part of the track, Chris Brown raps “If you started from the bottom, gon’ and come out the closet", which might be a slight dig at Drake and his sexuality. Hmmm...shots fired?

Listen to the "R.I.P." remix here:

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