Let the Oscar buzz begin! Viola Davis just took home the award for Lead Actress in a motion picture for her role in The Help. Get the deets inside....
In her stunning Marchesa gown, Viola Davis walked away with the SAG award for Lead Actress in a motion picture earlier tonight.
During her speech, she thanked Meryl Streep and Cicely Tyson for inspiring her.
Also, the cast of The Help won for Best Cast In A Motion Picture. Congrats to the cast and Viola!
Nick Cannon covers the newest issue of "BLEU" where he's named "MAN OF THE YEAR." See what he has to say about loving Mariah Carey and being a father inside..........
In the latest issue of BLEU magazine, Nick Cannon (who is looking good these days by the way) dishes on the joys of fatherhood and what it's like to be in love with Mariah Carey.
Here are the highlights......
On romance and Mariah Carey
"Mariah and I are both hopeless romantics. We just made a pact to say that we want to be in this because we enjoy each other and we love each other...We want to be successful at being in a relationship; we want to have a good time."
On relationships
"A relationship shouldn't seem like something you have to work at; it is not a task. We always wanted a fairy tale relationship...and the drama that normally comes with it, we [can] do without."
On fatherhood
"I was built for fatherhood. I grew up in a family with a lot of kids...Ihave taken care of kids my whole life. As soon as my children were born, they became first and everything else became secondary."
On being a sex symbol
"[Being labeled a sex symbol] comes with the territory when being a solid husband and good father. Women find that kind of stuff appealing and sexy. Growing up, I was always the smallest kid in the school...I was the skinny and lanky dude...So I embrace [being labeled a sex symbol] now."
Amber Rose was spotted boo'd up with her man Wiz Khalifa outside her party at Cameo nightclub on South Beach Saturday night. But it wasn't the ass grabbing that caught folks attention....it was her new face tatt!
Pics inside....
Someone was inspired by Mike Tyson's face tatt, because Amber copped one just like it. Not sure if it's permanent (doubt it and hope not), but seems like she was going for a catchy look for her big Cameo party this weekend.
The "model" was spotted outside the club hugged up on Wiz. Theses two are constantly gushing their love for each other...and their wedding plans. Wiz told Hollyscoop last week:
“We’re gonna get married when the time is right, we’re enjoying each other, just having fun. Her music career is taking off. I would hate to stunt that, it’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen.”
And Amber recently told Billboard:
“We do want to get married and will get married, but we want to get married, enjoy each other, have babies and be able to take time off. We’ll get married when things calm down a little bit.”
BONUS: Speaking of Amber's Mike Tyson-like facial tattoo, Mike will be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame. STORY
Pop star Madonna is ready to make a comeback at this year's Superbowl and she's bringing M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj with her. See the first photo from their new video together and get the deets on their Superbowl appearance. Also, see pics of Rick Ross celebrating his birthday with Diddy and Dr. Dre in Miami.
Madonna has officially announced plans to release her new single and video featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. The single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’” will appear on Madonna's MDNA disc (March 26) and was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj, and M.I.A.
The trio will perform the track (which hits iTunes on Feb. 3rd) at the Super Bowl halftime show (Cee Lo Green and LMFAO will also make an appearance).
The Megaforce-directed video will carry a football and cheerleader theme and will premiere on YouTube Feb. 3rd at 9 a.m. EST.
A sneak peek of the video will air this week on "American Idol"....
And down in Miami last night:
Rick Ross celebrated his 36th birthday at South Beach's Club Amnesia. The Boss' party brought out lots of hip hop folks, including Dr. Dre, Khaled, Flex and more.
Others spotted at the party were Meek Mill, The LOX, French Montana, Wale, DJ Khaled, LEP, and The Dream. Then they all watched Rick perform cuts off his Rich Forever mixtape.
Diddy And Wiz Khalifa were also there to party.
Cassie was also at the party.
And Amber Rose was there with her man Wiz.
Watch video from Mr. Rozay's party below:
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez were spotted taking little Nahla out to lunch and for some "fun in the sun" at the beach yesterday. See the pics inside and find out why Nahla may soon be in counseling.
We told you earlier about the drama between Gabriel Aubry and Nahla's nanny....and that event (among others) may send Nahla into counseling.
The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services is recommending that 3-year-old Nahla go into counseling, mainly due to Gabe's alleged anger management issues.
The former couple is due in court today where it's expected that Halle will ask the judge to prohibit Gabriel from having any contact with Nahla until after the investigation. Also, Gabe has asked for a restraining order AGAINST the nanny as he thinks she is making up stories in favor of Halle. Just messy.
But on a happier note (besides Halle being back on crutches and in a cast).....
Oliver and Halle took Nahla to lunch at The Little Door in Hollywood yesterday.
And then.....
The trio had a fun day at the beach. No shirt for her though?
One thing is for sure....Nahla seems to love Olivier. And that's a good thing.
Photos via INFDaily
Marlo Hampton is sorry y'all. When she got all in her feelings on last night's episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" during a catfight with Sheree Whitfield, she dropped the F bomb (the one that rhymes with maggot). And the Housewives (and many viewers) were pretty shocked.
Now, she's taken to her website to issue a long apology. Check it inside...
The utter foolery that was last night's South Africa trip episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" rasied many an-eyebrow. For one, the fact Sheree & Marlo were literally across the world fighting like 10-year-olds over ish like Marlo not getting invited to Sheree's friend's party (despite the fact the two are NOT friends) is just embarrassing. And secondly, dropping a gay slur, or any slur for that matter--just because you're mad--when you claim many of the people in that community are like family to you, is just odd.
Sheree mentioned that her friend was gay, after the girls asked if this was more than a friend to her. In the video above, when the uninvited Marlo got offended that Sheree didn't invite her to Sheree's friend's party, she went off.
Marlo's exact words: "Well anyway, that's why you don't have a man. Go and hang with them f*****s with your ugly ass."
As usual, Marlo used her gift of too much gab to apologize today and explain her actions. She expressed her disappointment in herself and stated she wants to continue to build her "strong relationship" with the gay community. Here's what she posted on her website:
It is with great disappointment in myself and sincere regret that I would like to issue to my friends, my most ardent supporters, and my followers, this statement:
I would like to offer from the bottom of my heart the fullest and most heartfelt apology for my recent use of an anti-gay slur. When I used this word, I was not mindful of the demeaning connotation that this has in the gay community. My speech was irresponsible, thoughtless and said with the intention of conveying anger rather than as a statement on my feelings towards the gay community as a whole.
My first action, after the incident was to contact my closest friend and assistant of 8 years and to confess what I had done, to express my sadness and regret, and to ask him for his forgiveness. I was devastated at the thought of having hurt or embarrassed him as well as any member of the gay community and relish this opportunity to publicly apologize. My friends have embraced me, supported me, withheld judgment of me and have meant a lot to me over the years. I would never abuse their kindness and friendship and would never want to hurt them or demean them in any way.
I applaud and admire this community for their triumph over a sometimes harsh, mean spirited society that discriminates and even violently attacks those who are different. These are obstacles that I relate to and that I have been inspired by them to overcome. I celebrate this community and am saddened by any indication otherwise, that my actions may have caused.
I look forward to continuing to build my strong relationship with you, my followers and supporters, and those of you who do not yet know me and my heart. I look forward to work to regain your trust, respect and your love which has so empowered me over the years. I also thank you for allowing me to address you personally and to let you know how deeply sorry I am.
With Love,
Marlo
Sigh. Meanwhile, her friend and hairstylist Lawrence Washington, who also appears on "RHOA", tweeted last night:
Marlo and I have spoke about the comment she made 2 Sheree. There was no shade@ me personally. We r great friends and truly value each other. Marlo LIVES for the Kids!!! And so does Sheree! I love them both dearly!
Alrighty then...
Here's the foolywang fight aftermath:
VH1 is gearing up for the premiere of Season 4 of their hit "BBW" and we have promo pics of the new and returning cast members inside....
VH1 promises that Season 4 of "BBW" will bring lots of drama. We're sure. In addition to the breakdown in Evelyn and Jennifer's friendship, fans will also meet Kenya Bell and Kesha Nichols .
Though storylines are still being kept under wraps, we know Kesha will reveal deets about her failed engagement while Tami and Shaunie will focus on new business ventures. And both Royce and Suzie will spend this season taking on new challenges in their lives (and also try to avoid Evelyn's wrath!). Here's the lowdown from VH1:
In season four of “Basketball Wives” the two new ladies alter the ever-changing landscape and dynamic among these women. Newcomer Kesha Nichols survived every girl's worst nightmare, having her engagement broken off by her ball-playing fiancé via email shortly before their wedding. Kenya Bell is in the process of finalizing a divorce from a basketball star and is one of the most notorious and controversial wives in the league, whose infamous reputation is well-known by the other wives. Shaunie O’Neal is on thepath to establishing herself as a business mogul. Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer Williams' 12-year friendship is in a precarious position.
Check out the new promo pics here:
Tami Roman
Suzie Ketcham
Shaunie O'Neal
Royce Reed
Kesha Nichols
Kenya Bell
Jennifer Williams
Evelyn Lozada
We also know that this season will kick off with Shaunie's birthday party where Evelyn and Jennifer had their first big fight.
Pretty sure this season will be very messy. You can catch all the drama starting Monday, February 20th at 8pmET.
Photos via VH1 / Cody Bess / John Parra / Getty Images
We were hoping this wasn't really happening...but it is. A cast of approximately 5 people is now shooting a brand new reality show based on folks "making it happen" in ATL. And Memphitz is likely at the helm.
And seeing that stripper Maliah Michel, a few other booty models, and singer/rapper wanna-bes are all involved, we're going with the usual sow premise of "We're showing you why partying and flaunting our enlarged asses is such hard work." Deets inside...
Despite the fact she still lives in Houston, stripper/multi-rapper arm piece Maliah Michel is starring in an upcoming reality show with the working title of "Mistresses of Atlanta".
Based on the numerous tweets from cast members, photographers, makeup artists, and clothing designers outfitting them for the show, today is Day 3 of shooting. And the above shot is from today's promo photoshoot.
Reportedly, the cast consists of one guy who goes by the twitter name of SoleHeir (above), Maliah, Model/stripper Rosee Divine, model Sarah Oliver, rapper M’Jae and singer Strings. Whoever these people are.
We've also learned that Toya's husband Memphitz is involved with the project in some way--likely producing it via his production company Do Work Ent.--as he's constantly pubbing the cast members and their promo photoshoots.
Makeup artist Latasha Wright tweeted a pic with M'Jae saying:
So I'm on set taping the Mistresses of Atlanta ooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!
Mistresses of Atlanta these ladies r TURNED UP! @MeMpHiTz Do Work\Rebel Star the night is just beginning!
@iammaliahmichel rocked The Wright Look on this set! she killed this shoot I must @MeMpHiTz knows how to pickem!
And cast member M'Jae tweeted a recent pic with Toya and daughter Reginae on a set:
Maliah has been linked to Drake, Sean Kingston, and others and is well known for her pole skills at a strip club in Houston, as well as traveling around the country for parties and guest appearances at strip clubs. She partied with the cast recently (cast shot and above pic) and at Luxe Lounge in DC last weekend:
Rosee is raising a ruckus around the net for her seemingly fake assets:
Ummm....
And the rest of the cast:
M'Jae
SoleHeir
Stringz
Sarah Oliver
And more pics from today's set and recent party:
I see 2012 will continue the the stripper/booty model/mistress on a pedastal trend. Yes indeed....
Gabrielle Union is showcasing her fabness for Ocean Drive Magazine. The gorgeous actress rocked a gold fish-scale like dress for the cover of the Miami based mag, and she talked about why the MIA has become more of a home to her than any other place. We're sure her Heat star boyfriend has a lot to do with that.
Pics and interview highlights inside...
Posing in bold colors, shaggy accents, furs, and a basketball, Gabby is looking fabulous in the February 2012 issue of OCEAN DRIVE Magazine. And she revealed why keeping her home in L.A. that she bought with her own money is important. But why she still hates being away from Miami.
The 39-year-old Good Deeds actress is revealing why she feels Miami is the only place she can truly be herself. And why she never thought about being a mother...but can envision it 5 years from now:
On getting sick when she's away from Miami:
"A week away is pretty much it for me. When I land in Miami, I feel like I've been holding my breath and am finally exhaling. I can breathe. I feel accepted, welcomed. I feel like I can be my true self, the woman I always aspired to be... More in Miami than any other place."On keeping her house in California:
"[It has been] great because I have my own career and life elsewhere, I have a home I paid for with my own money, and I need to be able to nurture that as well."On life with Dwyane Wade in Miami:
"D and I have a life together, too. I love my life in Miami, I can't imagine functioning without both, I love the design district, I love Midtown, I love what's happening downtown now. I can be at People's Bar-B-Que or Sustain or Prime One Twelve, and I'm comfortable. It's rare for me to feel that level of freedom. Miami represents joy for me."On seeing a more diversely cast group of lead actresses:
"It's great for the other groups that are getting a chance to play more roles, and ideally, I'd like to think there were enough roles for everyone. But we are trying to get [filmmakers and producers] to consider that the doctor, a lawyer, even the lead could be an African-American woman."On her career:
"I've been lucky; for the past year, I haven't really auditioned for anything; the parts I got were straight-up offers. I'm not so grand that I wouldn't audition. In fact, I wish I could audition more. There are a lot of people who won't give me a chance because I was in 'Bring It On' one thousand years ago. They don't think I can be more than that sassy sidekick. I guess they didn't see 'Cadillac Records' or 'Neo Ned.'"On starting a family:
"I was never someone who thought about having kids – I mean, they're great in theory, but I never imagined having one [myself]. Maybe over the next five years I could wrap my brain around becoming a mother and what that would mean in terms of sacrifice and dedication. I don't do anything impulsively, so more toward the five years out than the one-year."
No longer having to audition, can live double lives in Miami and L.A., and has a man who adores her--no matter what folks say. Must be nice....
Terrell Owens stopped by "WENDY" today to talk about his money woes, meeting his 5-yr-old son and why he's not friends with Mo and Kita. Watch Wendy dish on their interview inside and find out about JR Smith's sister fighting in China during a basketball game.
Terrrell Owens chatted with Wendy Williams today where they talked in-depth about the GQ interview he gave detailing his money problems, issues with baby mommas and distrust of Mo and Kita.
Wendy discussed the GQ article at length asking him about his money woes (he had tons of bad investments), why he doesn't trust anyone (a friend stole $300K + Mo and Kita pitched a TV behind his back), his 4 baby mamas (he said he loves his kids but really didn't know any of the women) and why he is lonely (the grandmother who raised him passed away recently).
He also shared that he is now a part of an indoor football league and hopes to return to the NFL one day.
After the show, Wendy sat down and gave her opinion about the interview wondering if we should feel sorry for T.O. or not. Sigh.....
Watch the clip here.....
And over in China......
Both the sister as well as the girlfriend of former NBA baller J.R. Smith (currently playing for the Chinese Basketball Asso.) have been blamed for a fight that broke out last night during J.R.'s Zhejiang squad's game against the host Tianjin. After fans heckled J.R., his girlfriend got into a shoving match with Tianjin fans while his sister Stephanie flipped the crowd the double-bird.
These tatts on this chick though...
Though she also had a fight earlier this month, Stephanie said this one wasn't her fault and she was just defending herself. She tweeted, 1st of all neither of us is embarrassed by each other. 2nd of all if ppl are throwing things and spitting at u what do u do?
Um.....offending folks overseas aint a good look....
Indiana Pacers' Guard-Forward Dahntay Jones is the newest baller with a baby on the way. He and wife Valeisha Butterfield-Jones--founder of WEEN--are pregnant!
Deets inside...
Valeisha and Dahntay got married 6 months ago in her home state of North Carolina. And they wasted no time popping out a baby. Valeisha celebrated her birthday today by posting to her Facebook page this announcement:
Thank you everyone for your warm & loving bday wishes! Today I celebrate my bday & this little bun in my oven! :-)
The former executive director of Russell Simmons' Hip Hop Summit Action Network is now the director of President Obama’s National Youth Vote Director for his 2012 bid for re-election.
Valeisha recently told EDGE magazine how she found love with Dahntay after her two failed relationships with ex-fiance' The Game and ex-boyfriend Terrence J:
“I had given up. I’m in my 30s and I’d given up. I’d had relationships and something just wasn’t quite clicking and I thought I’d just pour everything I have into my career.
I knew right away. In the beginning he had a spark and a light about him that I had ever seen before in a man, especially a man in his profession."
Congrats to the couple!
Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown have teamed up again for Busta's latest track, "Why Stop Now." Watch the video inside and also see "Love & Hip Hop" star Olivia in her "Walk Away" video.
In his Hype Williams-directed video, Busta Rhymes calls on Chris Brown for his latest club banger. And the visual also features some of Busta's biggest fans as he selected people from fan-submitted videos to appear in the clip citing his verse.
Watch the video here:
Also in videos.....
Just in time for National Teen Domestic Violence Month, VH-1's "Love & Hip Hop" star Olivia has released her second video, "Walk Away." The vid was directed by Alastair "Gee-Lock" Christopher. In the visuals, Olivia tries to convince a friend to find the inner strength to leave a bad situation.
Watch the video here:
Baby Egypt Dean is living it up these days. The uber cutie patootie was decked out in his baby beach gear and sun hat on the beach in Hawaii today. Pics of the happy musical fam--Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz--inside...
How cute! Egypt and daddy Swizzy shared a pacifier while chillin' in the ocean today.
And mommy Alicia is still celebrating her 31st birthday with her fam on vacay.
The "Stick Fly" Broadway show producer, who rocked a few cute coverups and sarongs and a striped bikini on vacay, tweeted yesterday: I've never seen a starrier sky I've never felt a more beautiful breeze I've never been more alive And It brings me to my knees!
Sweet!
Pics via SPLASH
Tyrese has released a sexy video teaser for the "Nothing On You" track and it stars Chilli as his love interest. Watch it inside....
Tyrese has released a teaser for his "Nothing On You" video off his Open Invitation disc. The video stars TLC's Chilli as his love interest and features her feeding him exotic fruits.
Their scenes look very sexy.
He tweeted,
RT:: WORLD PREMIERE:: "Nothing On You" Video ft@OfficialChilli as my sexy leading lady ENJOY::
Watch the video here:
Raven Symone has lent her beautiful face to the very popular NOH8 campaign. See her photos inside and see Jessica White modeling H&M lingerie......
Raven Symone got dolled up recently to lend her support to the NOH8 capaign and marriage equality. And in her pics.....Raven looks gorgeous!
And if you like the photo of Raven in the furry hat, it is available for purchase. The campaign tweeted,
@MissRavenSymone poses for @NOH8Campaign http://t.co/tLCtdfJh #NOH8WorldWide #AllLove”
Follow the link to support the cause!
And in other photoshoots.....
Jessica White just made H&M sexy!
The supermodel is looking superhot as she models the company's lingerie line and gives Victoria's Secret a run for their money.
It's hard to believe but Kerry Washington, the star of ABC's "Scandal" turns 35 today. As one of the hardest working actresses in Hollywood, whether on the big screen on the small, Kerry consistently delivers...and her sense of style is just as hot. Come inside to celebrate this fab chick...
As she causes a "Scandal" promoting her new ABC show, Kerry Washington continues to keep her well-heeled toes in the worlds of fashion, politics and movies. And as this year's "ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood" honoree, she proves that she is showing the next generation of Black entertainers how to make it.
Celebrate Kerry's style in the gallery.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Nicki Minaj is club king David Guetta's newest muse. Check the robotic visuals for "Turn Me On" inside.....
Everything David Guetta touches seems to turn to platinum and his latest collab with Nicki Minaj is no exception. ALREADY a hit in several countries around the world, the pair now have a visual for their hit.
The pair perform to a room full of sexy "plastic" people.
Watch "Turn Me On" here:
The Randomness:
1. Ava DuVernay becomes the 1st Black woman to win best director at Sundance. Story.
The famed annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair is out. And it's a 3-page pullout of the ladies deemed to be Hollywood's IT girls of the moment. This year, 2 YBF chicks are featured. Check out Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye making their VF debuts inside...
Mission Impossible 4 star Paula Patton (left) and Pariah star Adepero Oduye in their sexy satin dresses joined several actresses for the Old Hollywood (20's and 30's) themed glammed up Vanity Fair spread, shot by Mario Testino.
The Art Deco set was designed to evoke the all-white, Jazz Age interiors of English decorator Syrie Maugham and to resemble a sexy boudoir.
Other glamourous actresses--Rooney Mara, Mia Wasikowska, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Elizabeth Olsen, Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, Lily Collins, and Brit Marling--are featured across the 3 panels as well.
Brooklyn native Adepero (standing) is an Ivy League graduate of Cornell University, and has theater credits spanning many stages like the Yale Repertory Theatre. Her movie, Pariah, which also stars Kim Wayans, was a hit amongst the independent-movie-going crowd. Pariah is all about a Brooklyn teen juggling conflicting identities while risking friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Here's the behind the scenes footage from the cover shoot:
Click the thumbnail below for the full sized 3-panel pullout cover:
Rihanna was spotted out clubbing in West Hollywood recently in her best spandex. See the pics inside and find out about the fancy art piece she recently commissioned.
She's set to headline the UK's Barclaycard Wireless Fest alongside her homie-lover-friend Drake this summer (July 7-8) in London's Hyde Park. And Rihanna was spotted leaving Greystone Manor Nightclub in West Hollywood this week. In this get-up:
Rih rocked an army fatigue cap, and tight black skirt and a belly-revealing blouse paired with black pumps.
She also added her gold belly chain and black leather jacket.
Feel like we just transported back to the early 90's.
By the way, Rihanna doesn't just spend her money on clothes. The chick is also investing in art. Recently, she added to her growing art collection by purchasing a $160,000 of Marilyn Monroe made of 65,000 Swarovski crystals!
RiRi commissioned the piece from British artist Claire Milner. The custom piece took four months to complete and weighs 182 pounds! Of the piece, Claire said,
"A 100 percent Swarovski crystal portrait is very luxurious -- people stand and stare because it constantly changes color, sending rainbows round the room."
"I tried to show the glitter of the public life and then the sadness in Marilyn's eyes."
Pretty hot though...
While most athletes are having a pre-game dinner or pre-game talks or other rituals, Heat star LeBron James is biking his way to work. Pics of Bron Bron pedaling his way down the Miami streets inside...
Miami Heat superstar forward LeBron James was spotted riding his bike to work Sunday afternoon ahead of his game against the Chicago Bulls.
Because of the Miami marathon, traffic was busy around the AmericanAirlines Arena before the game. So to ensure he got to work on time and for a pre-game workout, the newly engaged Mr. James rode with two of his associates to the arena.
Of course some fans had to hop in the pics. Wonder what those drivers were thinking when they looked out their window and saw a giant pedaling next to them.
But the bike ride must have helped--LeBron scored 35 points and a 97-93 win over the Bulls.
Pics via SPLASH
BONUS: Speaking of NBA folks, Clippers star Blake Griffin's slam dunk last night has sports fans having an orgasmic fit:
