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HERE WE GO: The New Girls On "Basketball Wives: LA" Stir Up Drama In New SUPER TRAILER

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We've already given you confirmation that three new cast members, Sundy Carter, Brittish Williams, and Brandi Maxiell, are joining "Basketball Wives: L.A." to stir the never ending home wrecking/catfight/bitchy pot.

Now, check out the super trailer inside and what we've learned so far....

Today, VH1 premiered the three minute super trailer for "BBW: LA" season 3 kicking off February 17th.

Here's what we've learned from the super trailer:

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Brittish, who is not even 25 yet, cares more about the the money & lifestyle she has (from her "business" and her man Lorenzo Gordon) than she does about whether her man is cheating on her.

"He might still dip and dab sometimes but as long as I don't know about it we're good," Williams says in the trailer. "I don't know if he dips and dabs, but do you think I put it past him?"

Girl, bye.  She also seems to be taking her new job on the show real seriously as the resident firecracker.  She and Malaysia may fight it out.  And speaking of Malaysia, she may finally address her rumored split from husband Janero Pargo.

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The three new chicks seem to have been drawn into Jackie's clutches as her new "posse". We'll see how that holds up throughout the season...

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There will be unnecessary catfights about "attitudes".  And about certain cast members sleeping with married men (our money is on Sundy).

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This is the look Draya gives when she's about to go in on her man, Orlando Scandrick, about allegedly cheating with Jackie's daughter.

Peep the super trailer below:

 

Will you be watching?

 


BALL OUT! Beyonce, Jay Z & Super Bowl Champ Russell Wilson Chop It Up Courtside At The Nets Game!

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The Carters may not have an official stake in the Brooklyn Nets any longer, but they're still staunch supporters.  Former minority owner Jay Z and wife Beyonce braved the NYC snowstorm to hit up the game Monday night at the Barclays Center.  And they were spotted chopping it up courtside with the new Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson.

 

Pics inside...

Well we'd love to be a fly on the wall for that convo.   After a weekend full of Super Bowl festivities, celebs chilled out at last night's Nets game.  And the champ himself was on the mix, Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.

He was spotted mixing it up with the casual Carters:

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How cute is Bey's double puffball hat?!

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Billboard's top ranked power couple got a little affectionate and cuddly during the game.  And we can only wonder if Jay is laying down the ground work to woo Russell over to Roc Nation Sports as his third NFL client after Victor Cruz & Geno Smith.  Hmmm...

Former President Bill Clinton and actor Michael J Fox were also spotted at last night's game.

 

BONUS: The commercial for Beyonce's new Rise perfume is out.  Check it below:

 

Photos: AP/Getty/@Bey_Legion's Twitter

BABIES & BESTIES: Ciara's SHARES Her Baby Bump Photoshoot, ATTENDS LaLa Anthony's LA Book Signing

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Ciara was spotted at LaLa Anthony's LA booksigning yesterday and also posted new pics of her baby bump.  Check them out inside....

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Ciara stopped by LaLa Anthony's Barnes & Noble at the Grove Book Signing for her new novel "The Love Playbook."  LaLa complimented CiCi on her motherly glow saying, "You are glowing!! I love u!!!"

 

Before the book signing......

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Ciara took a few fun photos of her baby bump and shared them via Instagram.

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During the shoot, Ciara may have been listening to the Digable Planets because she captioned the pics"I'm Cool Like That, I'm Peace Like That, Im Love Like That, N We Out...;)"

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Congrats to Ciara and Future on their pending birth.


Photos via Ciara's Instagram

SNAPSHOTS: Mariah Carey's VACAY Bikini Pic + Will, Jaden And Trey Smith's POST-Skydiving Pics

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Mariah Carey posted a new bikini pic! See the photo inside along with the Smith men (Will, Jaden, Trey) after their skydive.

Does Mariah Carey have bad hair days? She seems to think so.  In her latest post from her fab vacay, Mimi threw on a halter bikini top and matching sarong (via Instagram). The only issue was her hair! She said,"Working in my most favorite environment clearly having a bad hair day.. Haaaaaa."  We DO NOT agree. You look fab Mimi! Hair and all..... 

In case you missed it......

Yesterday, Mariah posted a video of herself making a splash in the ocean....just like the "Honey" video!

 

 

In the friendly skies......

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Over the weekend, we showed you a pic of Jaden Smith jumping out of a plane.  Thanks to Jada Pinkett (via Facebook), we now know it was a family affair!  All the Smith men went along for the skydive.  Trey and Jaden shared a photo they took with one of their instructors.

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Following their jump, Will posed with sons Trey and Jaden.  We didn't see photos of Will making a leap (we noticed he wasn't wearing safety gear either) but he's obviously a fan of the friendly skies.  Mr. Smith went outdoor and indoor skydiving in Dubai last month.

 

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TAX MAN COMETH: Keyshia Cole SLAPPED With $162K TAX LIEN!

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Keyshia Cole owes the IRS a huge amount of money.  Find out how much inside....

Uncle Sam filed a lien in Georgia against "Let It Go" singer Keyshia Cole.

According to Radar Online (who published the documents), the lien was filed on November 25 and based on the feds claim that she failed to pay taxes in 2009. So what are they claiming she owes? The tab is allegedly $162,158.93!

The IRS claims Keyshia made a lot in 2009 when her headlining A Different Me Tour had a profitable time on the road.

“We have made a demand for payment of this liability, but it remains unpaid. “Therefore, there is a lien in favor of the United States on all Uncle Sam property and rights to property belonging to this taxpayer for the amount of the taxes and additional penalties, interest and costs that may accrue.”

We reach out to Keyshia's management and have not received a response.  We hope Keyshia takes care of this very soon and doesn't find herself behind bars like Fat Joe and Lauryn Hill did.

BONUS:

It looks like Keyshia is working with Wale.  Maybe this song could hit #1 and solve her money woes.....

"When a Nicca recording on the the low and u act like u don't know! anyway, this is the song I was telling y'all about with @wale I don't think think he knows how dope he is but whatever! That makes 2 of us! That's what keeps the true essence of an Artist. In my option."
 

Read the documents here.

Photo via Keyshia Cole's Instagram 

 

FLAWLESS: Lupita Nyong'o STRIKES A POSE For Vogue Italia

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"IT" girl Lupita Nyong'o gives us chills in her new photoshoot for Vogue Italia.  Feast on the fashions inside......

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Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong'o stars in a glamorous editorial for the latest issue for VOGUE ITALIA.  Shot by  Tom Munroe and styled by Patti Wilson, the spread captures the radiance of Lupita's skin, gorgeous smile and stunning figure.  

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She's flawless.  That's all.  

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Lupita's new major project is Non-Stop (February 28th) and we'll all be glued to our TVs on March 2nd to see if she picks up an Oscar.

 

Photos via Vogue Italia

SPOTTED: Reggie Bush & Lilit Avagyan BUYING A Car Seat + Nene & Gregg Leakes On "Access Hollywood Live"

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Reggie Bush and his fiancee Lilit were spotted shopping in Beverly Hills.  Find out where they went inside and see Nene and Gregg Leakes filming a tv spot.  

 

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Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush and his fiancee Lilit Avagyan were spotted leaving the Bel Bambini baby boutique in Beverly Hills yesterday (atop).  The couple purchased a new car seat for daughter Briseis.

 

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NeNe and Gregg Leakes appeared at a recent taping for 'Access Hollywood Live' in Rockefeller Center Plaza in NYC.

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Nene and Gregg's segment focused on love and marriage.

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In other tv appearances, Nene also appeared on a recent episode of "The Doctors" where she discussed her medical scare and blood clots.  

   

 

 

Photos via Fortunata / Splash News / Owen Beiny/WENN.com

Kevin Hart & Regina Hall PROMOTE "About Last Night" On GMA, Attend NYC Premiere

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Kevin Hart and Regina Hall are in NYC promoting their film "About Last Night."  See pics from "GMA" and the NYC screening inside....

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Regina Hall and Kevin Hart were seen heading into Times Square studios, earlier today, where they taped a "GMA" segment with Lara Spencer.

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Their romantic comedy, also starring Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant, opens on Valentine's Day.

 

Also.....

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Kevin also attended a NYC screening of the film last night.

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"The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd was there.

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The "Chocolate Drop" posed with the film's producer Will Packer.

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We're so excited about the film.  See you in the theaters....

 

Photos via Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America/Fortunata / Splash News


DEEP SIGH: DMX Gearing Up For Boxing Match With George Zimmerman! [UPDATED]

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Rapper DMX will be hitting the ring with George Zimmerman for a celebrity boxing match.  Weigh in on this ish inside....

In a desperate act to make money, Georger Zimmerman, who was found NOT GUILTY of murdering Trayvon Martin, will participate in a celebrity boxing match against DMX. George named plenty of celebs (who were mostly black men) whom he wanted to box.  Let that sink in.

When celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman first announced plans to bring George to the ring, he received 15,000 applicants whom all wanted to put a pounding on George. DMX emerged as the winner. But is it really a win?

DMX told TMZ,"I am going to beat the living f**k out him … I am breaking every rule in boxing to make sure I f**k him right up." TMZ reports he then said he's literally piss on George's face.

The match will last 3 rounds, and reports say 30-year-old Zimmerman has been training pretty hard for months. Meanwhile, 43-year-old DMX has only been known for getting arrested the past few months.  

George will reportedly have security on hand to prevent anyone from "getting out of hand".

The date, time, and location of the fight will be announced at a news conference next Wednesday.  Is this a train wreck we're all waiting to watch?  Not us.

By the way, today would have Trayvon's 19th birthday.

[UPDATE] There is now a petition floating around to "Stop George Zimmerman and Promoter Damon Feldman from using murder & racial hate in America for Profit".

Now that you are aware of the boxing match with "objective" information, we encourage folks to sign this.  The text is below and you can sign HERE.

Celebrity Boxing Promoter Damon Feldman & George Zimmerman are attempting to promote and profit off of racial tensions in America.
Damon Feldman has been known for fixing fights and taking short cuts in the past in bypassing state requirements for fighters to obtain a license to box.
Mr Feldmans past should be highly considered in this regard if Feldman is not going through the proper channels to ensure the safety of the participants it puts lives at risk.
in addition the entire idea of this event is to use racial tensions to lure people in to purchase the event. this will only hurt America as it will continue to stir up racial tensions that have been on going in this nation for quite some time.
No Promoter or Celebrity Boxer should ever be allowed to use racial tension to profit.

 

 

 

The Randomness:  

1.  "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson and his wife Christina Evangeline are 4 months pregnant! Story. 

 

Ashanti Drops Another Album Cover + Pharrell Gears Up For Oscar Performance + Jason Derulo's "Stupid Love" Video

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Ashanti just released yet another cover for her upcoming album Braveheart.  Check it inside, plus a new video from Jason Derulo and news about Pharrell....

She previously released a different cover, but now, a new version of Ashanti's Braveheart album just hit Amazon.  It's giving us fragrance ad-tease, but it's pretty nonetheless.

The upcoming album, which will supposedly be released early 2014, will likely feature Rick Ross, Future, R. Kelly, Beenie Man, and Busta Rhymes.

 

Jason Derulo has a new cutesy video just in time for Valentine's Day.  His single "Stupid Love" got the romantic video treatment (sans girlfriend Jordin Sparks), all shot by Gil Green.  And it's the latest visual off his album Tattoos out now.  Check it below:

Jordin did comment about the vid saying,"This song is so heartfelt. Took my breath away when @jasonderulo 1st played it for me."  Awwww.

 

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And there's big news for Pharrell.  Fresh of his new track "Move The Dope" with Future and Pusha T, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that Oscar nominee Skateboard P will be performing at this year's Academy Awards.

P and his park ranger hat will be performing his nominated song (in the Best Original Song category) "Happy", which was written and produced for the animated film Despicable Me 2.

It all goes down March 2nd at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.  Good Luck Pharrell!

 

The Randomness:

1.  Prince traveled to London last night to perform a secret concert....in his singer friend's living room!  It was all to test out new material. STORY

 

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Bernice King RESPONDS To Lawsuit Brought By Her Brothers & The MLK Estate & The Sale Of Father's Nobel Peace Prize!

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The surviving children of Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King are at war over the sale of Dr. King's Bible and Nobel Peace Prize Medal. Read Bernice King's statement about the lawsuit and preserving the MLK legacy inside...

As we celebrate Black History Month (which should actually be an EVERYDAY occurrence), it's unfortunate that the surviving children of Dr. King and Coretta (Martin III, Dexter and Bernice) are at war.  Again.

Apparently, the MLK estate is cash-strapped and the brothers (representing the estate) has decided to sue Bernice.  They want Bernice to relinquish possession of Dr. King's Bible (the same Bible that President Barack Obama used to take his oath) and his Nobel Peace Prize so they may be sold to a private collector.  Their lawsuit claims that the items that Martin Luther King Jr.’s heirs assigned their rights to property inherited from the civil rights icon to the Estate of Martin Luther King Jr. Inc. in 1995 and Bernice King has “secreted and sequestered” the medal and Bible in violation of that agreement. Got that?

Bernice King is upset about the lawsuit and released this statement,

On January 20, as we observed my father’s 85th birthday and The King Holiday, my brothers, Dexter Scott King and Martin Luther King, III, notified me that they want to sell to a private buyer our father’s most prized possessions, his Nobel Peace Prize Medal and his personal Bible which was used by President Barak Obama as he was sworn in for his second term in office and subsequently signed by him. I am absolutely opposed to the selling of these extremely sacred items and I expressed my opposition to my brothers. Although these items have been under my care and custody for the past few years, they have remained in a safe and secure location since my father’s assassination, and my mother’s death in 2006. After I refused to immediately transfer these items to another location at their request, consequently on January 31 my brothers through The Estate of Martin L. King, Jr., Inc filed a lawsuit {Civil Action No. 2014cv241929} to force me to turn these items over for the express purpose of selling them. In my opinion, there is no justification for selling either of these sacred items. They are priceless and should never be exchanged for money in the marketplace.

While I love my brothers dearly, this latest decision by them is extremely troubling. Not only am I appalled and utterly ashamed, I am frankly disappointed that they would even entertain the thought of selling these precious items. It reveals a desperation beyond comprehension. As Mark 8:36 teaches, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” Our Father MUST be turning in his grave.

As a minister of the Gospel, the thought of selling my daddy’s Bible troubles my mind, vexes my spirit and weighs on my soul. The thought of profiting from the sale of the Peace Prize Medal, which my father accepted 50 years ago this year on behalf of the greatest demonstration of peace this nation has ever seen, is spiritually violent, unconscionable, historically negligent, and outright morally reprehensible. This is especially true in light of the fact that my father gave away every dime of the Nobel award money to support the civil rights movement.

My brothers’ decision to sue me is drastic and grieves me greatly. I have absolutely no desire to be in court or to fight yet another public battle. There are crippling questions plaguing our world and our father had many answers. Our energy should be focused on the business of advancing his nonviolent teachings in the world. Nonetheless, some actions are sacrilegious and some things are not for sale no matter the circumstances, including my daddy’s Bible and Nobel Peace Prize Medal. Both are tangible evidence of the faith and devotion of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Parting with this priceless memorabilia should not be an option.

Though I am unsettled at the prospect of losing these treasures, I am steadfast in my strength to protect them. I continue to pray for my brothers, especially that they will recognize that no amount of money can compensate for the priceless inheritance we received from our parents and our responsibility to advancing their legacies.

 

 

Speak on it.  Can a price be put on the legacy and possessions of Dr. Martin Luther King...if the family is in need of money?

 

 

Photo via Maria Sapora

 

Tatyana Ali Re-Introduces Herself To The World & Performs On "Arsenio" + Nas Set To Drop "Illmatic XX" For Anniversary Year!

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Tatyana Ali is back ont he music scene and re-introducing herself to the world.  Check out her performance on "Arsenio" last night and what she had to say about her tv dad's passing.  Plus, Nas is celebrating 20 years of Illmatic with another album.  Deets inside...

 

 

Cutie Tatyana rolled to the "Arsenio" show last night.  And she explained why her new EP Hello is all about re-introducing herself to the public and also to herself. And she also talked about her tv dad James Avery's passing. Check out her interview above, plus her performing one of her fun songs "Wait For It".

 

And look who else is re-introducing himself via his debut album:

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Mr. Nasir Jones.  Since it's been 20 years since his debt hit album Illmatic tbecame an instant classic in the Hip Hop game, Nas is re-releasing it in a major way. He posted the above cover, a remixed version of the original, saying:

#IllmaticXX - TIME FLY's. Never thought i'd be making music this long. Appreciate the fans and the love. 2014 is the year of Illmatic XX. Album rerelease 4/15/2014! 20 years! WOW!
 

So on April 15th, the double disc album will include the re-mastered original album, as well as demos and live radio. 

Nas is also celebrating by rocking with the Kennedy Center Symphony on March 29th in D.C.  Hot!

 

TV FAB: Tamar Braxton Dishes On Towanda & Kordell, SHUTS Down Her Haters Saying "I'm BEAT For The Gods"

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Tamar Braxton brought her sass and swagger to "WWHL" last night where she dished on Towanda dating Kordell Stewart and had a message for people who "snubbed" her Soul Train Awards outfit.  Watch the clips inside....

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Tamar Braxton (shown above with "Looking" star Jonathan Groff) chatted it up with Andy Cohen on "WWHL" where she spilled the tea on Towanda Braxton and Kordell Stewart, "I ain't never met Kordell and last time I checked, my sister was married."  There you have it!

In true Tamar fashion (she wore an Emilio Pucci dress and Christian Louboutin shoes speaking of fashion), she had message for people who didn't like her outfit from the Soul Train Awards.  You have to watch it for yourself...

 

Tamar's message to people hating on her Soul Train Awards outfit:

Tamar on her relationship with Towanda:

On Towanda and Kordell: 

 

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Tamar may have had too many cocktails at the clubhouse. "I woke up like dis....thanks @bravoandy for another wwhl #Epic night!"
 

 

 

Photos via BRAVO TV

Jill Scott Joins Usher As A Mentor On "The Voice" + Nick Cannon & VH1 ANNOUNCE "“Drumline: A New Beat” Sequel

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Jill Scott will be teaming with Usher on the upcoming season of "The Voice."  Find out about her new role inside and get the deets on Nick Cannon's new "Drumline" project with VH1.  

 

When Usher returns to "The Voice", he'll be bringing along a special friend....Jill Scott.  EXTRA revealed that the show's February 24th return will feature Jilly From Philly as a mentor for team Usher. Usher told “Extra’s”Renee Bargh,“That’s my secret weapon, incredible, as a writer, as a musician, as an actress, all those elements really help to prepare artists.”

Jill added, “When Usher calls, you take the call.”

What's her advice to contestants? “Listen to your gut, follow your heart and it will lead you somewhere special.”

Watch the season premiere of "The Voice" at 8 PM Monday, Feb. 24 on NBC.  Loves her!

 

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A few months ago, we hinted at a Drumline sequel, but now we know that Nick Cannon and VH1 has trashed the idea of a sequel and written a new chapter in "Drumline" series featuring all new characters.  In a press release from VH1, the synopsis reads:

“Drumline: A New Beat” will eschew a sequel format, instead focusing on a new set of characters at a fictional New Orleans university. The story follows Danielle (Dani) Bolton, an upper class Brooklyn girl who defies her parents in order to attend a college in Louisiana so she can join – and revitalize – their once-prominent drumline. Dani’s quest to become the first female section leader of the drumline in the school’s history will be hampered by upperclassmen (including her cousin, Tyree), her feelings for fellow band mate and rival, Jayven, and the school’s crosstown rivals."

Nick said,

"DRUMLINE was not just a successful film; it was a cultural happening. Even though it was released over a decade ago, I am constantly approached by people on the street who tell me how much of an impact it made on them. As a producer, my thought was, ‘How do we create an updated version that would translate to today's audience and still feel fresh and original?’ Adding a female lead character really makes sense and VH1 is the perfect network to partner with on this modernized take on what is considered a unique and classic film experience. "

The movie is produced by VH1 in partnership with Fox Television Studios and set for a Fall 2014 premiere.  You here for this?
 

Watch the announcement here:

 

Photo via Nick Cannon's IG/The Voice

Al Sharpton RESPONDS To Controversial George Zimmerman/DMX Boxing Match, DMX SAYS It's NOT Confirmed

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Rev. Al Sharpton has weighed in on the proposed "celebrity" boxing match between DMX and George Zimmerman. See what he said inside and get the latest on the upcoming fiasco....

Earlier this morning we told you about a proposed celebrity boxing match between DMX and George Zimmerman which has sparked a ball of controversy.  MSNBC host Al Sharpton isn't feeling this "match" either.  So he weighed in, cautioning people about glorifying George Zimmerman as a "celebrity."

"We must be very careful not to glorify or in any way sidestep the implications of making someone whose only claim to fame was killing an unarmed young man named Trayvon Martin into a cultural celebrity or hero,

"It is perfectly legal for him to exploit his fame but we should never forget what he is famous for and not behave like he is a celebrity based on gifts or talent or contributions to society."

Since the news went viral, DMX's spokesman, Domenick Nati, released a statement saying the match HAS NOT been confirmed and his client would need to see the paperwork (i.e. $$$) before a deal is sealed. (George claims, according to MSNBC, he will donate his cut to an animal rescue charity, but he refuses to name which one as to not bring unwarranted attention to them.  Mmmhmm.)

“The boxing match between George Zimmerman and DMX is not officially confirmed. DMX has promised to “beat his ass”, but no contract or paperwork has been signed or agreed to yet. DMX will release an official statement if and when an agreement is made.”

A Change.org petition has also been created to stop the fight.  Sign it here.

 

Photo via Sybrina Fuller's Twitter

 

 


Beyonce -- My Sexy GRAMMY Performance Gave "Drunk In Love" A MAJOR Billboard Boost!

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While some were criticizing her GRAMMY performance for being "too overtly sexy" and "whorish"--yeah, some newspapers actually used the W word--Beyonce's getting the last laugh.  Deets inside about how she burst into the BILLBOARD's Hot 100 recently, and more fabulous pics from Mrs. C's arsenal just because..

 

 

Billboard reported today that following her controversial GRAMMY performance of "Drunk In Love" with husband Jay Z, Mrs. Carter broke into the Hot 100's top 10.  She's #2, while Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" took the #1 spot.

While "DIL" has taken over plenty of other charts since its release, the Hot 100 chart--one of the most respected--can now be added to her list as 'conquered'.

This week, she also crossed the 15 million albums sold mark as a solo artist, and she can thank her hot Beyonce visual album for helping her reach that number in 2014.

Looks like the hate is only fueling more reasons to Bow Down.

Check out the brand new images 'Yonce showed off from her personal stash-o-pics.  Baby Blue makes a cameo, as always:

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Remember Felicia From "Friday"?! Her Son Is A STAR QB...And Just Committed To University Of Miami!

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Remember "Felicia" from Friday?  Well, she's Angela Means-Kaaya and she's extra grown with a football star of a son now.  Check out his major accomplishment inside and what the proud mom looks like now...

After appearing in classic flicks like Friday& House Party 3, Angela has been mom to Brad Kaaya.  And her baby boy became the West Hills Chaminade California High School star quarterback.  And now, he's making big news for committing to play for the Miami Hurricanes next season.

Looks like Brad is getting set up for a hot NFL career in a few years.   According to The Big Lead, Miami recruited him hard to join their school and team (even Uncle Luke came out to take pics with him and his mom and almost got the school in trouble).  And being a star QB at a big name school will pretty much secure that NFL career his family has been grooming him to get.

Angela spoke to Canes In Sight about her "baby boy"--who's actually 6'4 and 220 pounds--and revealed she was actually pregnant with him while promoting Friday on the red carpets back in the day.  And he sounds like an amazing, intelligent kid:

“It was surreal and it was like ‘see Brad, this is what hard work does’. I’m sure you’ve heard it a thousand times, but I knew this was coming. I didn’t know that it would be Miami right out of the gate, but it was pride and then to see him walk with half a step more swag and confidence, and then he went right into Elite 11 and his ranking went up. It was so much pride and joy because we put so much into this kid. That’s my little baby. I see him and he’s 12-years-old to me and sometimes I see him as my 6-year-old. He’s my little baby. I cook for him every single day and we do everything that we’re supposed to do with him.”

“This is supposed to happen. He’s 6-4, 220-pounds, a 4.0 student, a student of the game, never been in a dispute, everyone loves him. You look at his picture, and that’s who he is. We’re proud, but this is supposed to happen. This is what he wants and he’s one of those people who when he wants something, he makes it happen.”

“I remember being on the playground with him when he was in the third-grade and he would stay after school when there wasn’t football practice. I would bring food for all the kids there and just watch them play and I remember these two boys just ran up to him and they we’re like ‘Brad! He took the ball from me.’ And he was just so subtle, telling them to do this and that, and they said, ‘Thanks, Brad!’ When he was in fifth-grade, all of the kids in his grade had to be mentors and they would get one first-grader. They gave Brad two kids to mentor. He just has some inherent goodness about him that no human being cannot see. It’s something so special,” said his mother.

She said she grromed him from birth for this:

“I remember his father telling me a few dates in – and I’m a sports person, I’ve done everything and I even blew my knees out in high school – that if we had a kid, we’d probably have a quarterback. He told me that while we were dating and I imagined in Scooby Doo’s voice saying, “quarterback?” Eight months later, I was pregnant and I knew he would be an athlete. I set out to do everything right in my pregnancy. I ate right, didn’t get into one dispute. I had a thing for hot dogs, Dr. Pepper, and nectarine every now and then, but I did everything else. I walked constantly and when he came out he was perfect. We did everything we were supposed to do so we’re not shocked at any of this. It was supposed to happen.”

“Bradley is a student of a game and his football IQ is ridiculous. When he was like 7, they gave him a playbook and it had like a hundred plays in it and they came back on Monday and the coach said ‘alright now let’s talk about the plays’ and he said, ‘which one, I learned them all.’ This kid knew every one of them. Bradley is an ‘A’ student; I taught him how to read when he was three. I did the Mozart and all this stuff to connect the highways in his brain to build his capacity. I nursed him for 9 months, all his food was just fresh and I pureed everything. He’s been bred for this. As soon as he touched a football, it was a wrap. I put him in everything. He was in swimming and I even had him in ballet. I tried everything and he was good at everything. I took him to piano when he was three and kept calling the teacher to please see him and she said she wouldn’t because they didn’t take three-year-olds. Then 15 minutes after meeting him, she was like ‘alright, he’s undeniable’.”

As for Brad's dad, she revealed they aren't together, but do co-parent:

“Me and his father aren’t together, but we’ve been so good to one another that God is only going to bless us. We decided we would love this kid. Brad wasn’t an accident, we planned him. We wanted him in our lives. Relationships in Hollywood do dissolve but we’re always going to love him more than any conflict we had and we stuck to that.”

Check out the full interview HERE.  And as for mom Angela, here's what she looks like these days:

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Congrats to Brad!

 

Photos: Angela's Twitter

 

MODELICIOUS: Lupita Nyong'o Gets GLAM For GLAMOUR Mag + Eddie Murphy's Daughters Are Now Lingerie Models

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Because she's pretty much perfect, every major magazine is after Lupita Nyong'o.   And her latest spread for GLAMOUR Magazine's March 2014 issue is gorge.  Check it inside, plus Eddie Murphy's daughters assed out....for their new lingerie modeing gig....

 

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Pretty gal Lupita is showing off bold makeup looks in the new issue of GLAMOUR mag.  And it's giving us the guts to go try out those hot pinks and deep purples and aqua shadow.  Or...maybe not.  We'll leave all that to the Oscar nominee.

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Also, the Thursday before the Oscars, ESSENCE magazine will host their annual Black Women In Hollywood luncheon.  And this year's honoree is none other than the 12 Years A Slave star herself.  Nice!

 

 

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And speaking of getting modelicious, 24-year-old Bria Murphy (above) and her 19-year-old sis Shayne Murphy are the newest lingerie models for...somebody.  It's not like anyone will care for who, just that the girls are taking a page out of their mom Nicole Murphy's model playbook and looking mad sexy.

UPDATE: According to reports, the shoot was actually done in Nicole and fiance Michael Strahan's new bedroom...and they're test shots the girls are sending to Victoria's Secret since they would like to become V.S. models. 

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The photos were shot by North Hollywood-based photographer iamEpic and feature embellished and lacy bras and panties.

 

Photos: Glamour, IAMEPIC's IG, Bria's IG, Shayne's IG

SNEAK PEEK?! Rihanna Goes Rogue For March 2014 VOGUE Cover & Spread

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Well, this is a surprise. Rihanna is the newest cover girl for the brand new March 2014 issue of VOGUE.  Check out the sneak peeks that were kept under wraps until now inside....

Calling all Navy members!  Your fearless leader just popped up in a new cover and spread for VOGUE magazine...her third one in four years by the way.

After getting mermaid sexy in 2011 and radiant in red in 2012, Robyn 'Rihanna' Fenty is back on top of the fashion bible just in time to kick off NYFW.

The first pics of the spread have already leaked online, and according to the cover, it looks to be US VOGUE.   She reportedly shot for VOGUE Brazil a few weeks ago, so it's very possible she has BOTH on the way.

 

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Looks like the "Can't Remember To Forget You" singer rocked her short black coif, much like the 2012 cover.

From the sexy metallic nip-popping dress tot he tomboyish 90's vibe she's serving, Rih is looking perfectly modelicious in the spread.  Loves it.

BONUS:

Check out the new BTS footage for Rihanna's new MAC Viva Glam campaign.  She's talking AIDS relief, why AIDS is an issue for young people, and her first hot memory of MAC Viva Glam.

 

Photos: RihannaDaily.com

(UPDATED WITH BRAWL VIDEO PROOF) WHAT BRAWL? Benzino DENIES His New Chick Thi Thi & Karlie Redd BATTLED At Bar Opening + Karlie Redd LAUNCHES "Sins And Forgiveness" Cosmetics Line

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Benzino and Stevie J hosted the grand opening of their bar last night, and despite reports, he claims there was NO brawl.  Get the alleged deets about the supposed brawl inside and see Karlie Redd's new cosmetics line. 

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It apparently WENT DOWN in Atlanta last night at the grand opening of Sleazy & Zino in Atlanta.  As "LAHH ATL" cameras rolled, there were several reported fights amongst castmembers.  While details are sketchy (and heavily guarded), it's being alleged that Benzino's new girlfriend Thi Thi (shown here) had a shouting match with Benzino's ex-Karlie Redd and Lil' Scrappy's baby momma Erica Dixon.  

Our heads hurt already...

It's also alleged that Thi Thi got into it with Momma Dee and Shay. You know how this goes, all the parties involved are contracted and signed to non-disclosure agreements...so we won't know what REALLY happened until next season airs on Ratchet TV, i.e. VH1. 

But if any of this is true, Miss Thi Thi is gunning to become the breakout star of the new season.  We're not mad at the "Ghetto Love" singer's hustle.  You gotta push those records....it worked for K. Michelle.

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Over on Instagram, Benzino sorta kinda hinted at some-ish going down when he called out Karlie Redd for coming to the event and insinuating that he didn't love his new chick.  So how does a hood dude show love?  Marriage?  Nope.  He gets a tattoo.  First he tweeted, "Since @iamkarlieredd wanted to come to MY event to question MY love for MY QUEEN, id thought I clear things up."

Then he followed that with "What brawl? Dont believe the hype, OUR EVENT WAS AMAZING!!!"

Sigh.....aren't all the castmembers approaching their 40s at this point?  When does the fighting stop?

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Kirk Frost was there (without Rasheeda).

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Shay sat next to Mama Dee.

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Lil' Scrappy and Stevie J have come a long way since Season 1.  It's nice to see them supporting each other.

 

Watch BTS video from the opening here:

 

In other Karlie Redd news.....

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The rapper/reality star has launched her own cosmetic line called the Sins and Forgiveness Collection. The collection came through her partnership with Colour U Cosmetics, of which Karen Stallings is the Owner and CEO of the Atlanta based cosmetic company. To aide with the launch, the reality star and her team have brought on Lydia Pierre,"Ur Beauty Liaison", as the Brand Manager.

Congrats to Karlie for attempting to turn herself into a cosmetics brand.  Because we don't see thing music thing happening for her....

 

 
 

 

UPDATE:

 

Despite Benzino's tweets, there was DEFINITELY a brawl last night. It's hard to get a handle on what happened, but you'll see Shay being escorted out, and Stevie J, Joseline and one of Joseline's friends in an altercation.  Also, TMZ reports that Karlie Redd got "knocked out" and someone threw a bottle at Momma Dee!

 

Photos via Benzino's Instagram/Karlie Redd/Funky Dineva/ATL Night Spots

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