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SPOTTED: Jay-Z OUT AND ABOUT In New York, Hill Harper DINES In Beverly Hills With MYSTERY WOMAN

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Hip hop mogul Jay-Z was spotted on the streets of New York yesterday.  Get the deets on his "Legends Of The Summer" Tour and see who Hill Harper dined with in Beverly Hills...

Jay-Z looked like he was in an "Empire State of Mind" yesterday, while spotted hopping out off of his chauffeur-driven SUV yesterday.

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HOV will be hitting the road with Justin Timberlake this summer for their "Legends Of The Summer" tour where he's expected to gross about $1.5 million per show.

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And Jay will spare no expense on the tour as The Sun reports he's even hired an expert to roll cigars for him and his friends in a special “Gentlemen’s Club” set up backstage.  If that sounds extravagant, Jigga can surely afford it since Forbes just named him as one of the wealthiest hip-hop artists in the world

 

And in Beverly Hills....

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Actor/author Hill Harper was spotted waiting for his keys at the valet of Craig's in Beverly Hills last night.

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Hill was joined at dinner by a mystery woman whom he was careful to avoid being photographed with.

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Outside of dinner dates, Hill recently helped raise $18,000 for the Somaly Mam Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps combat global sex trafficking, and he announced on Twitter that he submitting a new book to his publisher on Monday.

 

 

Photos via Tom Meinelt / Splash News / JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News


IT'S NOT OVER: Michael Jordan MIGHT File COUNTER-CLAIM Over ALLEGED Paternity SUIT!

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Michael Jordan and his legal team might have something up their legal sleeves for Pamela Smith, the woman who accused him of fathering her son. Find out more inside....

 

Remember when Pamela Smith stirred up headlines a few weeks ago with talk that Michael Jordan fathered her teenage son?  Though she did her best to gain media traction for the story, she suddenly asked the Fulton Country courts to dismiss the case, leading many to speculate that she had been paid off.

But now, new actions by Michael and his legal team seem to suggest that Mr. Jordan didn't pay Pamela off!  In fact, TMZ reports that the NBA legend has filed new legal docs asking the court to keep the case open so he can file a counter-claim against Pamela to cover his court costs! OUCH. 

If Pamela didn't know about the repercussions of filing frivilous lawsuits...she's gon learn today (in the voice of Kevin Hart).

 

 

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NEW COUPLE ALERT?!: Ray J & Teairra Mari SPOTTED SHOPPING In LA

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Ray J was spotted out shopping with former flame Teairra Mari and the two looked like they've become quite close again.  See their shopping stroll inside....

 

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R&B singer Ray J was spotted waving to fans as he ended a shopping trip to Fred Segal with singer Teairra Mari in LA. 

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Ray J and Teairra were an item back during her Roc Nation days and they seem to have rekindled their flame. 

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Last week, Teairra was alleged boo'd up with Ray the night he got into a brawl at LA's Nokia Theatre.

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Outside of shopping with Teairra, Ray J-admirers can see the "movie" star hosting the upcoming season of "Bad Girls Club All-Stars".

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And as they made their way to their vehicle, Ray J, playing the role of the perfect gentleman, opened Teairra's car door for her.   

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They make a cute couple...we'll see what this blossoms into.   

 

 

 

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Tameka Raymond LAUNCHES "Kile’s World Foundation" In MEMORY Of Kile Glover, With Sharlinda Parker, Brie Rowe & More

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Tameka Raymond, the ex-wife of "The Voice" judge Usher, launched Kile's World Foundation over the weekend in memory of her 12-year-old son Kile Glover.  Find out about the foundation inside....

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Over the weekend, Tameka Raymond (shown atop with sons Darren, Ryan& Naviyd Eli) honored the 12th birthday of her son, the late Kile Glover, with the launch of Kile's World Foundation at the Woodruff Arts Center.

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Shortly after Kile's passing (following a jet ski accident in 2012), Tameka announced the goals of the foundation tweeting, "Our goal is to increase water safety- thru implementing laws, policies & education. Kiles passing will not be in vain, we will see to this.”

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Tameka clutched little Naviyd as he listened to Kile's voice playing on some videos being shown during the event.

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Tameka's sons with Usher (Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond) were in attendance to honor the memory of their big brother.

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"Big Rich Atlanta" stars Sharlinda Parker and Brie Rowe and Bow Wow's mom Teresa Caldwell came out to support Tameka.

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She shared that Kile’s World Foundation will "offer art- based camps with multiple workshops including general instruction in the areas of acting, singing, dance, painting, illustration, music production and digital media." Also, Tameka says Kile’s World Foundation is poised to eventually open a magnet school with an emphasis on music and the arts.

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And Tameka had the room decorated with artwork created by Kile before his death.  

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Tameka has truly created a wonderful foundation to honor her son.  

 

Photos via Prince Williams/ATLpics.Net

EASTER CARTON O'TWITPICS

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Our YBF celebs are celebrating The Resurrection all across the nation. See how some of our favs celebrated "He Is Arisen" inside.....

Diddy was in the holiday spirit tweeting, "Late night Easter egg decorating with my princesses!!"

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The Game and Tiffney Cambridge threw an Easter egg hunt for the kids.  

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And he kept it gangsta, evening "threatening" the Easter Bunny for scaring his daughter.  "S/O to the beautiful host of today's event @lovetiffney. You put on one hell of an Easter Egg Hunt (with my money) ..... Next time save a nigga some spiked punch so I'm not the only one TURNT up and tell that bunny next time he scare my daughter "Shots Fired but overall #GoodJobMom"

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Royce Reed had an egg coloring party with her friends and son Braylon.

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But little Braylon fell asleep.

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Lala Anthony posted pics of Dice, her brother Christian and her son Kiyan and nephew Mekai.

BONUS:

The POTUS addressed the nation and with an Easter greeting. In his message, he urged everyone to use this time to reflect on the common values we share as a nation. Watch the video above.

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En Vougue Wins Legal Battle For Name....Dawn Lewis & Maxine Jones BANNED From Using It!

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Half of En Vogue must GIVE UP & TURN LOOSE their legendary group name.  The messy legal battle between the group members is over....and Dawn& Maxine were left with nothing...

Maxine Jones & Dawn Lewis may have parted ways from half of the group, but they can no longer perform under or use the name En Vogue. Remember all the bank account, lawsuit & split drama with Terry Ellis & Cindy Herron on one side, with Dawn & Maxine on the other?  

Well the legal battle for which half of the group gets to use and keep their original group name is finalized.  And TMZ reports Terry & Cindy have been awarded exclusive rights to it.

After Terry & Cindy sued the other two for $1 mill back in all for using the En Vogue name "illegally," the legal battle began.  The claimed since they had the bank accounts in their names and owned the LLC, the name and company is exclusively theirs. The judge agreed, but no damages were awarded.

Meanwhile, Dawn is set to appear on"R&B Divas: LA"....so hopefully we get her side of the story. 

Another girl group officially bites the dust....

 

 

 

JUST MARRIED! Mekhi Phifer & Reshelet Barnes GET HITCHED In Bevery Hills!

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Actor Mekhi Phifer unexpectedly got married this weekend.  Deets about his and his new bride's spring wedding in Beverly Hills inside...

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38-year-old former "ER" actor Mekhi Phifer is now officially a married man...again.  He and Reshelet Barnes had a beautiful white wedding at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, this according to E! Online.

The twosome said their vows in front of 100 friends and family.  And Mekhi's son (either Mekhi Jr. from previous marriage to Melinda Williams or Omikaye from his relationship with fiance Oni Souratha) also walked down the aisle..with a chihuahua on a leash!

Mekhi made his entrance to Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon In The Sky," while Reshelet kept it traditional and marched in to "Here Comes The Bride," before the couple exchanged vows under an altar made of yellow flowers.

A wedding guest revealed,"When she made her entrance into the courtyard, Mekhi was completely overcome with emotion and you could tell she took his breath away. He had to wipe tears from his eyes for several minutes."

Sweet!  Congrats to The Phifers!

 

Chris Brown OPENS UP About FORGIVING Himself, APOLOGIZING To Rihanna, SAYS He Has Been "HUMBLED" On "TODAY"

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Chris Brown chatted with Matt Lauer this morning about the public backlash he went through following his 2009 assault on Rihanna, saying the experience "humbled" him.  Watch him talk about forgiveness and proving himself to fans inside.....

 

Chris Brown sat down with Matt Lauer on "TODAY" this morning to promote his latest single "Fine China", his "X" album and open up about his life since he was convicted of felony assault charges on Rihanna in 2009. During the interview, he confirmed that he and RiRi are still a couple and he is hoping to move forward and prove himself to his critics.  Here are the highlights:

On how he's changed and forgiven himself:

"I've been humbled by the whole experience. From me losing everything, you know, to me having to regain public opinion or whatever it is -- but most importantly, you know, knowing that what I did was totally wrong and having to kind of deal with myself and kind of forgive myself in the same breath and being able to apologize to, you know, Rihanna and be that man that can be a man, you know?"

On what the public thinks of him:

"I think everybody is entitled to their opinion. For me, it's just a learning process. You know, I have to just take it one day at a time. I can't make everybody like me ... it's about me being positive."

On his relationship with Rihanna:

"Yeah, everything's good, we're fine. I think it's just me proving myself once again Knowing that what I did was wrong, and never doing it again. So as far as me and (Rihanna) are concerned, she knows my heart, and I know her heart. So I'm not really focused on the negative."

On proving himself:

"For me, it's about proving myself to my fans. The only thing I can do is please my family, myself, and please her, you know, and my fans."

Since the interview aired this morning, Matt Lauer has been criticized for the segment as some viewers were offended that NBC gave Chris the spotlight.  On the flip side, some Chris stans were upset that Matt brought the 2009 assault up.  

Despite reports about brawls with Drake, Frank Ocean and other questionable behavior, he insisted that he is a changed man and reassured Matt that he would never hit Rihanna again.  And at the 4:39 mark, when asked if he understood how a second assault would damage both his reputation and hers, he said, "Absolutely."

 

Watch the interview here:

 

 

In other Chris Brown interviews......

He also chatted with San Francisco's Wild 94.9 personality Nessa about "Fine China" (available today) and promoted his May 9th appearance at the station's Wild Jam with Trey Songz, Macklemore& Ryan Lewis and Calvin Harris.

Chris, who's birthday is May 5, joked that he plans to combine strippers and foam for an upcoming birthday bash.  He added that the night wouldn't be complete unless he wore boxers to the party. 

And while discussing his latest single, "Fine China", he revealed that he helped direct and choreograph the video for the single, which appears on his upcoming "X" disc.

He also revealed that the "X" album will feature an appearance by Kendrick Lamar and that he's also recorded a track with Rihanna.  Other album deets include that the title track, "X" was produced by Diplo and incorporates a new sound he likes to call "Trap Step."  The album,  which will also feature a track called "Lady In A Glass Dress", will be in stores this summer.  

Watch the interview here:


Kelly Rowland DEFENDS Beyonce's "Bow Down", REVEALS "Talk A Good Game" Details, And PARTIES IT UP With Sean Garrett And Kenny Burns

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Kelly Rowland was in Atlanta over the weekend where she hosted an event at The Compound and did promo for her Talk A Good Game disc.  See the pics inside and watch her defend Beyonce's"Bow Down." 

Over the weekend, Kelly Rowland flew down to the ATL to wrap up her upcoming album and host a party at The Compound.  While in town, she chatted it up with Big Tigger on his V103 radio show.  

Kelly, who was born and raised in Atlanta until she was 7, revealed a few deets about her Talk A Good Game disc which will include a duet with Pharrell Williams.

"I'm actually in the process of wrapping it up this weekend. This is actually the last recording session I've got for this album, but I'm so excited. I've been in the studio with Dream. I've been in the studio with Harmony. I've been in the studio with Pharrell. I've been in the studio with Kevin Cossom, who is incredible. When I tell you, he is so incredible and I'm so happy I got the opportunity to work with him."

She also defended Beyonce's "Bow Down" record saying, 

"I've heard pieces of what she's done. She's heard things that I've recorded and I just think it scratches the surface to everything else. I think it's a great record ("Bow Down"). It's her expression. I think, as an artist, you can express yourself however you want to and I just can't wait for everybody to hear the rest of the record. It is insane."

As her "Kisses Down Low" single climbs the charts, fans can expect to hear the completed project on June 4.

 


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And later at the club.....

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"Ice" singer Kelly Rowland was seen walking into The Compound on Saturday evening.

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The sultry singer rocked a quilted black leather jacket over a long fitted dress with Christian Louboutin booties. 

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Once inside, Kelly, who just wrapped up her Talk A Good Game disc, danced all night and greeted tons of fans.

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Ludacris' manager Chaka Zulu was among her many guests.

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And hit maker Sean Garrett was also spotted throwing his hands in the air at Kelly's celebration.

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Producer Jazze Pha partied at Compound too.

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Kelly hung out with Lala Anthony's cousin Dice.

 

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Kelly was seen dancing with her boyfriendTim Weatherspoon.

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Later, the couple partied with“I Like It” singer Sevyn Streeter, who co-wrote Chris Brown's"Fine China" single.

 

Photos via Prince Williams/ATLpics.Net 

EASTER FAB: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon, Halle Berry & Nahla AND The Obama's CELEBRATE Easter 2013

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Over the weekend, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, The Obama Family and Halle Berry and Nahla Aubry were all spotted celebrating Easter. Find out what they did inside.....

Yesterday, international singing sensation Mariah Carey donned a pair of rabbit ears and posed with her husband Nick Cannon in celebration of Easter 2013.  Holding a glass of champagne, she tweeted fans, "Happy Easter dahhlings...I finally caught the Easter bunny."

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Mariah and Nick celebrated Easter at an undisclosed location with the twins, Monroe and Moroccan, with Mimi tweeting, 'Going on a lil vacation with Nick & Dembabies!'

 

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The Easter holiday also coincides with Mariah's 43rd birthday, but the diva prefers the word "anniversary."  In celebration, Nick gift Mariah with a full restored Steinway piano from 1902 for her 43rd "anniversary." 

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You'll recall that Mariah married Nick five years ago, so the weekend also served as a pre-celebration of their five-year anniversary. 

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The couple drove around town in a Black Ferrari and posed for a few pics as they reflected on their many reasons to celebrate.

 

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Halle Berry and Nahla were seen looking quite festive on Easter Sunday.

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Nahla was seen wearing a pair of bunny ears and a bright pink dress as she and her mom strolled along the grounds of their hotel.  

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Halle and Nahla are having a great time during their holiday which has included a few trips to the beach, some matching tattoos and other fun activities.  

 

And in the nation's capital......

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The First Family was seen heading over for Easter services at St. John's Episcopal Church yesterday.

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The FLOTUS look amazing in a Prabal Gurung ensemble with an oversized gray floral print coat.

 

Photos via Splash/Instagram/Getty

MUSIC VIDEO FAB: Chris Brown's "Fine China"

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Chris Brown is on a roll today with pulling a double release--both the single and the video for his newest track "Fine China."  Check out the track and mini-movie style video inside....

Breezy just released “Fine China,” the lead single and video from his upcoming new album, X, due out later this year on RCA Records.  The video, which incorporates martial arts, dance breakdowns against a romantic backdrop, will also play on the Times Square Jumbotron all day today for the NYC fans. 

The singer/songwriter put his skills on display by co-writing the song with his newest CBE artist, Sevyn StreeterEric Bellinger and Roccstar and co-directed the video with Sylvain White.  He said about the lead single in the press release:

"I wanted to touch musically on Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke and incorporate those influences with the new."

Chris is also working with Timbaland and Diplo for the new album.  Which means he's likely focusing on a dance & beat-heavy theme for this project.  Nice.

 

Get the audio HERE.

NeNe Leakes Set for Her Own Bravo Spinoff Show?

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Kandi Burruss may have let the cat out of the Bravo bag last night during "Watch What Happens Live."  Check out why her co-star NeNe Leakes may be gearing up for a spinoff show inside...

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes looks like she's getting her own spinoff.  And it was all accidentally leaked last night by Kandi Burruss.

While Kandi was answering a caller's question about the status of NeNe & former co-star Kim Zolciak's love-hate relationship, Kandi explained that they're good for now, seeing that NeNe has invited Kim to the wedding.

But then Kandi revealed that Kim may even appear on NeNe's show.  Oh really?  Seeing that no one has confirmed a show was even in the works--it seems Kandi knew way more than the public. 

Host Andy Cohen tried to quickly change the subject, but it looks like the obvious is happening.  NeNe seems to be getting either a wedding special a la "Tardy For The Wedding,"or another type of spinoff show.

It won't be a shocker if NeNe gets her own wedding special for her re-nuptials with Gregg, even though she says in recent interviews that it's unknown if she will have some type of show around her wedding. We're pretty sure the "Glee" actress was simply waiting on the right price.  Not mad at that.

Check out clips from last night's "WWHL" with Kandi and "Married To Medicine" star Quad Webb-Lunceford. And the reunion show (Part 1) kicks off next Sunday.

WORK: Serena Williams Wins Her SIXTH Sony Open, Ranked #1 In The World!

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Over the weekend, Serena Williams swung her way to her sixth Sony Open title, solidifying herself as the number one tennis player in the world. See her celebratory pics inside....

 

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On Saturday, Serena Williams celebrated beating out her Russian opponent Maria Sharapova to win the Sony Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida.

With her sixth win, Serena now holds the record for the most Sony Open victories by a female.  She gushed to the crowd, 'I felt good today. It's so good to be No. 6 now - I mean, the six-time - oh, gosh. Thank you.''

Despite coming out on top, Serena admitted it wasn't her best performance.  ''I'm happy to be holding the championship. It's definitely not my best tournament. I think everyone here can agree. But those are the moments that count - when you can still come out on top.''

And then, On Sunday, Serena headed over to Crandon Park beach where she took a few post-victory photos and celebrated her #1 world ranking:

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So what does a champion do to celebrate an international victory?  Serena revealed what went on at her post-victory celebration to her Twitter followers tweeting, "Big day. Celebrate?? Chicken and karaoke. #family"

 

BONUS:

The trailer for the upcoming documentary "Icons, Rivals, Champions, Sisters", has been released. Directed by Maiken Baird and Michelle Major, the film (on iTunes April 4th, theaters May 10) takes an intimate look at the lives of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams and the injuries and illnesses that threatened to take them out of the game.

 

TV FAB: Comedienne Sheryl Underwood FLIPS HER WIG, EXPOSES Her Greying Hair And Partial-Braid For LAUGHS

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When funnywoman Sheryl Underwood was dared to take her wig off during a recent episode of "The Talk", she proved to her co-hosts how far she's willing to go to get a laugh.  See Sheryl flip her wig inside....

During Friday's episode of "The Talk", comedienne Sheryl Underwood watched as co-hosts Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler engaged actress Kristen Chenoweth in a conversation about hair extensions.  As Julie suddenly unclipped one of her extensions and started waving it around, it set off a wave of root liberation as Aisha and Kristen soon followed and joined in the "freedom."

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And when all of the women around her started setting their scalps free, Sheryl Underwood got a little caught up in the moment too.  Julie looked at Sheryl and said "Do it", and then....Sheryl flipped her wig off! 

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As she revealed her grey hair and partially-braided scalp, Sheryl had the audience roaring with laughter.  She even got a kiss on the cheek from guest co-host Donny Osmond.  Would you ever flip your wig in public?

 

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SPOTTED: Rihanna SHOPPING At Wal-Mart + Chris Brown REVEALS "Put It Up" TRACK With RiRi, HINTS At POSSIBLE "DUET" Album!

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Rihanna showed that she's just like us regular folk as she shopped at one of America's most famous discount department stores yesterday. Find out where she went inside and see what Chris Brown had to say about their possible duet album inside....

 

ATTENTION Wal-Mart shoppers....you really did see Rihanna in the ladies department!  Shoppers at a Wal-Mart in Kamloops, B.C. were shocked and stunned to see millionaire pop star Rihanna shopping at their store on Sunday.

Riri, whose "Diamonds" tour rolls into Vancouver’s Rogers Arena tonight, spent most of her time in the ladies department while at the store. Shoppers called into a local radio station to report that she also purchased a soft drink and donated to McHappy Day.

We know Rihanna puts one foot in front of the other like the rest of us, but it's refreshing to know that with all her money, she can still appreciate Wal-Mart's rollback savings.

In other Rihanna news.....

Chris Brown has spent the better part of the day speaking about Rihanna while promoting his "Fine China" single and upcoming X album.  This morning, he spoke to Matt Laueron the "TODAY" show where he confirmed that he and Rihanna are still a couple and he would never hurt her again.

Later, at MTV, he spoke about their latest duet, "Put It Up" which will appear on X.  He said, 

"I wrote a song, it's called 'Put It Up.' It's more of an R&B record. I wanted to do an R&B record with Rihanna because I didn't want it to be the same four-on-the-floor, pop. At the end of the day, that's what they expect from us, so I wanted to do more of a record that nobody really heard her sing on as far as that genre."

He also commented on her work ethic saying, 

With her work ethic...she's just as liberal and vibrant. She goes in the studio and it's easy for her, like it's nothing....I remember she was doing her album and I was at the crib one day, and she was just recording in the house ... and she was just sitting there, the TV was going — [the sound] was off — but she was sitting there with the headphones, singing, the top of her lungs, killing the song. I was like, 'Woah, she do it just like me. That's effortless.' "

There's also a possible duet album between the "Birthday Cake", "Nobody's Business" singers. "[That] might be crazy," Chris laughed. "You gotta wait though. X and then you get the Rihanna and Chris Brown album!"

On a possible Rihanna duet album:

Get More: Music News

On his musical chemistry with Rihanna:

Get More: Music News

 


MAGAZINE FAB: Jill Scott COVERS EBONY's May 2013 ISSUE, DISHES On MOTHERHOOD, RAISING A Boy, And What's SEXY To Her

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Jill Scott cuddles up to her adorable son Jett Hamilton Roberts on the cover of EBONY where she dishes on raising her son as a single mother and what's sexy to her.  Find out more inside...

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In the May 2013 issue of EBONY, singer/actress Jill Scott, who's starring in the CBS pilot"Second Sight", opened up about motherhood and her experiences as a single mother.  She tells the magazine that it's hard to raise a child alone and that she has a very strong support system.  She also comments on what it's like to be a woman raising a boy and that she cannot teach him how to be a man.  Here are the highlights:

Jill on motherhood:

“Motherhood is getting your hands and your feet in the soil…When Jett puts my face in his hands and tells me, ‘Mommy you’re so pretty’ or smells me, it’s so wonderful.”

Jill on being a single-mom:

“That I-can-do-it-by-myself mentality is a lie. I’m sorry if I hurt anybody’s feelings, but you cannot do it all by yourself. You need a village: some aunties, grandmoms, friends. I couldn’t do this by myself and would be a fool to think I could.”

On raising a boy:

“It’s challenging being a single mom…No matter what I do, I’ll never be a man. Ever. I can show Jett how to be a thinker, how to enjoy music or how to feel, and to conquer. But I cannot show him how to be a man.”

On being sexy:

“The way I see things, I think that’s sexy. The way I think and the way I pray, I believe, are very sexy. I’ve never been the girl with too few clothes on. My mother told me… ‘It’s what you don’t do that makes you sexy moreso than what you do.’…” 

 

Jill's EBONY issue hits magazine stands on April 16th.  Also, fans in South Africa can catch Jill headlining the 2013 Cape Town International Jazz Festival on Friday.

 

 

Chris Brown Breezes Through "106 & Park"

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Chris Brown headed over to "106 & Park" on Monday to hang out with the cool kids and to walk his brand new "Fine China" video on to BET.  Check out Breezy answering personal questions from Team Breezy.

The artistic singer/dancer/rapper Chris Brown was all over NYC Monday on a major promo blitz.  His upcoming album X is on deck and he dropped his "Fine China" video and song.

The 23-year-old, who said he wants to do something "different" for his May birthday this year, headed over to BET to introduce his new vid with co-hosts Bow Wow, Paigion, Shorty da Prince and Miss Mykie.  And it seems he may have had a talk with his PR team in how to rebrand himself with a promo blitz of calmness.  We love this paint-loving pop-locking Breezy.

Peep the pics of him having some fun during taping below:

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He answered a few questions for his female fans.  In case you ever wanted to know....

Chris' fave song to sing in the shower: "Cupid" by Sam Cooke

First thing he does in the morning: Take a leak

Last thing he does before bed: Creeping on twitter

Check out a clip from his interview today with the "106 & Park" hosts below:

 

Photog: Byron Edwards

YBF KIDS: Magic Johnson's SON Earvin Johnson III OUT And ABOUT With His BOYFRIEND, Magic SAYS "We're Very Proud Of Him"

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Earvin Johnson III, the 20-year-old son of Magic and Cookie Johnson, was spotted on the Sunset Strip with his boyfriend last night. See what the proud parents said about him inside and watch him give a shout out to the LA Dodgers....

 

Last night, Earvin Johnson III stepped out hand-in-hand with his boyfriend on LA's Sunset Strip and his parents couldn't be more happy for him. While out enjoying the evening, Earvin, wearing a black fur coat and black leggings paired with a red handbag, chatted with TMZ photographers about his Dad's baseball team, the LA Dodgers, and the major revamp that Dodgers Stadium is going through.

And while giving his Dad's team a show of support (saying he's "hoping and praying" for them), Magic and Cookie returned their love telling TMZ, "Cookie and I love EJ and support him in every way." Magic added, "We're very proud of him."

 

Earvin, a 20-year-old student at NYU,  is Magic and Cookie's firstborn. Magic also has a son, Andre Johnson, 31, from a previous relationship and an adopted daughter, Elisha Johnson, with Cookie.  

Watch Earvin III give a shout-out to the LA Dodgers here:

 

VIDEO FAB: Drake's “5AM In Toronto”

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Canadian rapper Drake went back home to shoot his viral video "5AM In Toronto."  Watch him pay homage to his beginnings inside...

 

Drake has dropped "5AM In Toronto", the second single from his upcoming disc, Nothing was the Same.  Shot in Toronto, the viral clip shows Drizzy walking down a dimly lit street, smoking a blunt and sipping from a cup as his homeboys listen to him flow.

Rocking a “Welcome to the Family” sweatshirt with the faces of the Cash Money Millionaires, he also attends Beach Blast and watches a group of girls in bikinis play volleyball.  He tweeted,

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Nothing was the Same, Drake's third disc, is expected to drop later this summer. 

 

Watch the "5AM In Toronto" video here:

 

BONUS:

 

Drake recently collaborated with Snoop Lion and his daughter Cori B. on the powerful video “No Guns Allowed.” The Jessy Terrero-directed clip uses images of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Aurora theater massacre, and the Trayvon Martin killing to bring home the anti-gun message. Snoop told Rap-Up,

“It’s a powerful song and we hope to spread a positive message that hits home with people. We’ve seen too much bloodshed involving guns and we want to prevent the next incident from happening. That’s what’s it all about, trying to bring awareness and push love and peace.”

The record will appear on Snoop’s upcoming album Reincarnated (April 23). 

TEMPERS FLARE: Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez INVOLVED In Airport SCUFFLE, Olivier ALLEGEDLY Kicks A Photographer (VIDEO)

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Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez returned from a peaceful vacation in Hawaii only to find themselves on the receiving end of some aggressive photographers at LAX.  See video of Olivier and Halle lashing out at the paps inside.... 

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After a few relaxing days on the beach in Hawaii, Halle Berry returned to Hollywood and the prison of her celebrity, along with fiance Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla, as they were confronted by a swarm of aggressive paparazzi at LAX last night.  Little Nahla was forced to shield her eyes from the ton of lightbulbs that swarmed the family as they descended from the escalators. 

In the new video posted by TMZ, Halle is seen screaming,"Get away, there's a child" as they were barraged by the paparazzi while trying to enter their SUV.  This ignited scuffle between Olivier and one photographer, whom he allegedly kicked in the leg and wrist.  

The new video shows that the photographer followed Olivier (who was holding Nahla at the time) to the family's SUV and grabbed him by the arm and asked why he kicked him.  The act of aggression by the photographer further enraged Oliver who then put Nahla in the SUV and proceeded to kick the photographer again

After this, Halle grabbed Olivier's arm saying, "Olivier, No! No!" as she pushed him into their SUV and left the scene.  Both airport police and an ambulance were called to the scene, but authorities have yet to release a statement on the incident.

You'll recall that Olivier is not one to be played with as he put a good a--whooping on Nahla's biological father during an altercation between the two last Thanksgiving.

One thing's for sure....he will protect Nahla and Halle at all costs.

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Watch the video here:

It's completely understandable why Halle wanted to move to Paris with Nahla last year.

 

Photos via Diabolik / Splash News

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