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From ASPEN With LOVE: Happy SNOWY 26th Birthday Rihanna!

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Bad Gal RiRi turns 26 today.  Puff Puff Pass on the slopes with her inside....

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Today is the 26th birthday of the always Unapologetic Robyn Rihanna Fenty.  A pop star, model, businesswoman, MAC philanthropist, actress and rebel, Rihanna has spent her career becoming the princess of pop music--whether folks like it or not--and a social media queens!  

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As we speak, VOGUE's March 2014 cover girl Rihanna is sliding down the slopes with her girls Jenn and Melissa and staying in a super luxe cabin in Aspen.  Have fun!

 

 

Revisit some of her most popular looks from the year in the gallery below....

 

Photos via Rihanna's Instagram/Melissa Forde's Instagram


EXCLUSIVE: David Otunga Talks Falling In Love With Jennifer Hudson & Breaking Down Barriers In The WWE

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In celebration of Black History Month, David Otunga talked to TheYBF.com about breaking down barriers as a black wrestler in the WWE and how he knew he'd fallen in love with Jennfer Hudson. More inside.....

 

 

He's gone from Harvard Law School, to VH1's "I Love New York 2" to becoming a high profile wrestler for the billion dollar business that is the WWE.  The extra fit 33-year-old Chicago native also works with the WWE's anti-bullying campaigns and other charitable endeavors.  And he dished about his Academy Award-winning fiancee Jennifer Hudson (who's had her own amazing fitness journey since being in a relationship with David) and their adorable 4-year-old son David Jr.

Tell us about WWE's Black History Month initiative and what it's like being one of the few African Americans in such a high-profile international sport?

The WWE is doing a great job with the video packages they post every week highlight African American superstars who’ve made a huge impact on the world of wrestling. There's Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Ron Simmons, and so many more.

It feels really good to be one of the WWE’s African American superstars and to know there are little kids looking up to me. So it’s very cool to represent for everybody.

Is there a sense of rivalry or camaraderie among you and the other African Americans in the WWE?  We've seen how The Funkadactyls and others interact on the E! show "Total Divas".

I think everyone gets along really great because we’re on the road together…we’re like a family. There’s a shared bond…we’re really close. We didn’t know each other before…but there’s that bond there.

How do you view your cultural impact?

I try to use the platform to show everything that I can do. Not just to show that I'm a wrestler, but also that I’m a lawyer too. I graduated from Harvard Law School and I do a lot of different things in that area. Also, I do a lot of the WWE charity events and I give talks about bullying. I tell kids that you can achieve anything, no matter who you are or where you came from. I really stress that to the African American kids. I’ve achieved everything I wanted. I set a goal and I achieve it.

How can one enter the WWE?:

It’s a lot easier now…..they have the WWE Performance Center in Orlando and it's awesome. They hold tryouts there all the time.

How did you and Jennifer spend Valentine's Day?

With a couple of surprises. I’m very romantic. It’s something I pride myself on.

How did you know you were in love with Jennifer?

It's just one of those things…one day it's there. You wake up and you can't imagine your life without this person.

What do you plan to teach your son about love?

I'm gonna teach him to respect a woman and treat her like he'd treat his mother.

 

Good advice Papa David!

Watch David in action below:

 

 

Photo via David's Instagram

Lupita Nyong'o Tells "Letterman" About Sucking Her Thumb...And Meeting Oprah!

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Academy Award nominee Lupita Nyong'o chatted with David Letterman last night about meeting Oprah, her love of American television and one of her embarrassing childhood habits. Watch the clip inside....

Lupita Nyong'o was spotted leaving a taping for "The Late Show with David Letterman" yesterday.

She kept it sexy in all black rocking a J. Mendel Resort 2014 Stripe Lace High-Waisted Pencil Skirt, a J. Mendel Resort 2014 Lightweight Leather Strip-Mounted Bustier and Christian Louboutin Geotistrap 100 Suede Sling-Back Pumps.

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During the funny segment, Lupita's personality sparkled as she recalled stories from her childood (her mom called her "space cadet" because she loved to daydream), she fell in love with Linus from "Charlie Brown & The Peanuts" because he sucked his thumb like she did, and she said "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was one of the only shows they were allowed to watch growing up.  

And she joked about her mom meeting Oprah at the BAFTA Awards where she thanked her for all the lessons she's taught their family.  How sweet!

Here's the interview:

 

Extras:

1.  WWE superstar Big Daddy V died of a major heart attack on Tuesday. Story.

 

Photos via Thelonius / Splash News

ON THE SET: Vivica Fox Fights Off Killer Sharks In "Sharknado 2"!

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Vivica Fox just copped herself a new gig.  And this one is a shark fighter in the upcoming tv movie Sharknado 2: The Second One, which is the sequel to the instant cult classic Sharknado where torandoes of sharks took over L.A.  And the follow up is headed to Times Square!

 

Check out the diva on the set inside...

Vivivca made sure to rock braids for this film, because we ALL know chick wasn't getting her hair wet or messed up with these tornados of sharks!  The  49-year-old actress was spotted on the NYC set of the Sharknado sequel yesterday.  And she's going all in:

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The original movie was the type that's SO bad it's ogood.  So we can only imagine how insanely unrealistic, yet funny, this sequel will be.  Viv is starring alongside the star of the original, Ian Ziering, and more.  And it looks like she's giving neck kisses to this dude who could be her son.  Interesting....

The TV Movie will hit your screen July 2014.

 

The Randomness:

1.  Michael B. Jordan is (almost) officially one of the Fantastic FourSTORY

2.  Zoe Saldana is featured in the new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi superhero epic.  STORY

 

Photos: INF/Pacific Coast News

MUSIC FAB: Ashanti's "First Real Love" Feat. Beenie Man

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Ashanti just dropped a new track fresh off her upcoming Braveheart album.  Check out the reggae inspired "First Real Love" ft. Beenie Man inside...

As the March 4th release of Braveheart creeps closer Ashanti is giving fans pieces of what to expect.  She just dropped a love-inspired banger with a reggae feel to heat up the winter. 

The song, which gives us a Mya"Girls Dem Sugar" vibe, is all about the sexy singer's first experience with real and true love.  And we can't help but think it's about her ex Nelly.

Ashanti told TheYBF.com recently about her ex & the Braveheart album:

"Did Nelly inspire some records? Absolutely. It's just about being real, being honest and being brave. Writing about what I really felt and what I really went through. Yeah, he was part of it."

Check out "First Real Love" featuring Beenie Man below.

Hotties Being Cute: Idris Elba RESPONDS To "I Am Not Idris Elba" + Colin Kaepernick & Cam Newton Do KARAOKE To Katy Perry’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’

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We love when our fave sexy guys keep it cute.

 

Idris Elba has responded to the "I Am Not Idris Elba" post heard round Black Twitter.  Also, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick sang Katy Perry's"Eye Of The Tiger".  See all the "sexy" inside....

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In case you missed it, one dude is fed up with being compared to Idis Elba, so he posted this statement above, which set Black Twitter on fire.  In response to the post, Idris, who covers the latest issue of UPTOWN Magazine, tweeted his own response....

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It's cocky, classy and self-assured.  All the reasons we're obsessed with Idris Elba.  #SorryNotSorry

 

And speaking of sexy:

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick hosted the Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game awards earlier this week where they shocked the audience with their own take on Katy Perry’s‘Eye of the Tiger’ at (4:02).  They may not be able to sing....but they're soooooo cute!

 

Photos via Idris Elba's Twitter

Yacht-Loving Ludacris CLAIMS He Can't Afford More Child Support! + Tyrese APOLOGIZES For Bailing On "Arsenio Hall"

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Despite his lavish lifestyle, Ludacris claims he can only afford $1,800/month in child support!  Get the deets inside and read Tyrese's apology to Arsenio Hall for cancelling an appearance....

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Maybe you've seen Ludacris and his girlfriend Eudoxie on fancy yachts (atop), chic vacations with Kevin Hart (above) or lavish parties all over the United States, but he claims he only made $55K last year!  SIDEBAR....that guy can really stretch a nickle and a dime apparently!  Either that, or he's flat out lying.

In new court documents, Luda is battling his baby's mother Tamika Fuller (the one who was just recently discovered) and says he can only afford to pay $1,800 a month in child support. He told the judge he was counting on Fast and Furious 7 money to make his payments and now that the movie is on hold due to Paul Walker's death, it's messing up his money (by the way....Tyrese reportedly claims something similar). 

But clearly, he's got way more than $1800 to be hopping across the world with his fiancee on private jets, every All-Star 2014 party and more.  He said himself during the Christmas Holidays that he and Eudoxie and Kevin & Eniko hit multiple Caribbean cities in just a few days.  

On Wednesday Luda and Tamika (who wants $15K a month) met in court and a judge ordered him to pay $7K a month.  For now, the judge is reviewing Luda's financial documents and may "rule" again.  

 

In other music news.......

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Tyrese, who's also claiming financial hardship since "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker's death (despite fancy vacations with Will & Jada), went on Twitter to apologize to Arsenio Hall and the studio audience for cancelling a scheduled "TGT" appearance.  

"TGT is not on the show tonight and it’s completely on someone in our camp who f**ked it up. It’s expected of A-Hall to publicly speak on it! I’ve been sick to my stomach all day cause it was ME who asked him to let us come back on for the fans! Arsenio Hall bro we feel like shit. It’s gonna take years to recover from this but I will earn your trust again cause I know you are committed to your viewers we will fix this."

What in the world...

 

The Randomness:

1.  50 Cent leaves Interscope/G-Unit and goes independent.  Story.  

 

Photos via Eudoxiee's Instagram/Tyrese's Instagram

STILL BEEFIN': Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Take On Mama Joyce On "The View"

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Kandi Burruss, Mama Joyce and Todd Tucker all rolled to "The View" today.  And they kept it real as always with their drama as Whoopi, Sherri and guest host Jerry O'Connell played referees. 

 

Check out the vids inside...

So, today on "The View", "RHOA" star Kandi Burruss brought her mom Joyce and fiance Todd to discuss their triangle of beef. 

Ms. Joyce STILL refuses to admit she's simply mad she will no longer be Kandi's #1 concern...because Todd is now taking that spot. 

Mama Joyce grasped at all the straws, telling "The View" co-hosts that she doesn't like that Todd took two months off of work a while back, and that he didn't mention Kandi's daughter Riley when he went on Andy Cohen's show "WWHL" recently.

Sigh.  The co-hosts saw straight through her B.S. and Whoopi straight up told her to let Kandi's grown ass make her own decisions...and mistakes if that's what occurs.

Todd defended himself and held his anger in quite respectably.  And Kandi wept.  As usual.

Check out the interview below:

Before their appearance, Kandi, Todd & Mama Joyce snapped some pics backstage.  And Kandi said she freaked out when Whoopi--who she's a big fan of--surprised them in their dressing room:

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Good luck with all that Kandi...

Photos: Tresa Sanders' IG, Kandi's IG


Tamera Mowry-Housley On Handling Racist Criticism Of Her Interracial Marriage, "I've Learned To Love My BLOCK Button"

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"The Real" co-host Tamera Mowry-Housley stopped by "Bethenny" where she dished on dealing with critics of her interracial marriage.  More inside.....

 

On tomorrow's episode of "Bethenny", Tamera Mowry-Housley stopped by to dish on the controversy surrounding her interracial marriage and how she deals with haters.   She's spoken about the issue previously, and it looks like the racism her family has faced is continuing.

She told Bethenny,

"I think maybe because social media is what it is right now. I have a Twitter account and people feel like they can just come to it and say whatever but I've learned to love my block button and I'm just choosing to see the positive side of it. We have more people loving on us than hating on us and we are choosing to focus on that now.

I was actually hurt because my parents had experienced it way back in the day and I was hurt because we as a community have come so far and we fight against it all the time. I was hurt that people still felt that way but the opposite way, you see what I'm saying? So if anything, I was devastated, hurt, and like I said I'm just going to pray and look at the positive."

Tune into "Bethenny" on Friday to see the full episode and catch Tamera when "The Real" returns this fall.....

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SPOTTED IN SPAIN: Lamar Odom Is STILL Wearing His WEDDING RING, Says He STILL Talks To Khloe!

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Lamar Odom was spotted at LAX on his way to Spain today.  But before he departed, he revealed in an interview that he still speaks to Khloe Kardashian...and he's even wearing his wedding ring!  More inside....

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Lamar Odom was spotted at LAX where he boarded a flight bound for Spain. Why? Because he signed a 2-month contract with the team Saski Baskonia (also known as Laboral Kutxa) where he'll get to play basketball again.

It's interesting to note that he wore his wedding ring to the airport and still refers to Khloe as his wife. During an interview recorded shortly before his ride to the airport, he revealed that Bruce Jenner was influential in his decision to head to Spain and that he still speaks to ex-wife-to-be Khloe.

Khloe filed for divorce qabout two months ago, and has stopped wearing her ring and has been in thegym daily to get a bangin; body to attract her next man.

But Lamar told Access Hollywood, "Bruce is… he means a lot to me...Bruce is one of the reasons why I am going to do this.” He added, “I always speak to Khloe. She’s my wife."

Is she?  Maybe legally, but...

What about Kris? “I left Kris [Jenner] a message today. [I’m] always texting back and forth with Bruce. Hopefully they’ll be able to come see me soon.”

Interesting.....those Kardashians have a hold on everyone.

 

Lamar will make his debut on Feb. 27th.....
 

 

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STILL WORKIN': Tracee Ellis Ross & Anthony Anderson Sign On For ABC Pilot + Taraji P. Henson & Michael Clark Duncan Starring In "From The Rough"

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Some folks keep themselves a job. And we love it.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson are heading to ABC for a new pilot.  Get the deets inside and find out about Taraji P. Henson's new movie...

Former "Girlfriends" star Tracee Ellis Ross and funnyman Anthony Anderson have signed on for an untitled ABC pilot.

The show will be produced by Laurence Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy company and will centers on "...an upper-middle-class black man (Anthony) who struggles to raise his children with some sense of cultural identity despite constant contradictions and obstacles coming from his liberal wife, old-school father, and his own assimilated, color-blind kids."

We'll keep you posted as the show develops...

 

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Taraji P. Henson and Michael Clark Duncan are starring in a new film, opening April 25th, called From the Rough. The film stars Taraji P. Henson and is based on the true story of Catana Starks, a former Tennessee State Tigers swim coach, who became the first woman ever to coach a college men’s golf team. With drive, passion, and guts, she took an unruly group of mismatched kids from around the world and guided them to an all-time record at the PGA National Collegiate Minority Championship.

The film also stars Tom Felton and LeToya Luckett. The film was co-written by Michael A. Critelli and Pierre Bagley and directed by Bagley.

 

 

Beyonce Rocks New Looks, New Performances For First Night Back On The MCSWT In Glasgow

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Beyonce is officially back on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.  And she kicked things off in Glasgow Thursday night with a show that included performances from her new self-titled album.

 

Check it inside, plus a few intimate backstage pics from Mrs. C's personal stash....

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At Glasgow's SSE Hydro Thursday night, King Bey gave fans their first taste of live performances from the Beyonce album.  She's got new outfits (like the glittery black look above) to accompany her newly updated show. 

She also kept it sexy in  plaid shirt and leather hot pants in another look:

 

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And a glittery body suit in another:

 

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Here's a first sneak peek at her performance of "Yonce" for her UK fans.  She also did "Partition", "Drunk In Love", "Blue" and most of the new visual album:

Meanwhile, she was busy uploading her personal pics on Tumblr today from Wednesday night's sexy BRITS 2014 performance of "XO".  Here's a backstage look at her and Mr. Carter just being cute:

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Nice!   Next up: London.

Photographed by Robin Harper/Beyonce.com/FAME

NEWS: Juror No. 8 In The "Jordan Davis" Murder Trial SPEAKS OUT, Says RACE "Did Not Factor Into Her Decision"

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One of the two Black female jurors for the JordanDavis murder trial says Michael Dunn was guilty...but this trial wasn't about race.  Watch the shocking interview inside...

In case you're wondering why the jury of twelve failed to convict Michael Dunn for killing Jordan Davis, Juror No. 8's shocking views about the case may shed some light on the mistrial.  

During a head-scratching interview with CNN, 21-year-old Creshuna Miles, told reporter Alicia Machado that she believed Michael Dunn was guilty of second degree murder, but members of the jury could not come to an agreement.  Oddly, Creshuna told CNN that the subject of race did not factor into her decision.

“I never once thought about, ‘Oh, this was a black kid, this was a white guy.’ Because … that wasn’t the case.”

Oh?

When Alicia asked her how she would respond to people who said a white man got away with killing a black kid, Creshuna said, “I would tell them that they really should knowledge themselves on the law.” 

Unfortunately, Creshuna was unable to explain what she meant by that statement.

As the interview continued, Alicia asked her to explain what the case what about, since "race" did not play a role in it for her.  She replied “It was about justice.”

Um...come again? Well, at least she believed that Dunn was at least guilty of second degree murder....

 

 

ADORABLE BABY ALERT: Reggie Bush & Fiancee Lilit Avagyan Take Little Briseis Out To Lunch

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Get ready for a morning dose of ADORABLE with pics of Reggie Bush's little girl Briseis.  More inside....

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Yesterday, photographers spotted Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush holding his little girl Briseis as he and fiancee Lilit Avagyan dined out at The Ivy in Los Angeles.  

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During Reggie's off-season, he and Lilit live in LA where she works as a dance teacher and choreographer.

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It's amazing that Briseis looks a little like Kim and Kanye's daughter Nori.

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We wonder if Briseis is enjoying her new car seat.  How absolutely adorable is she?!

 

Photos via RevolutionPix, PacificCoastNews

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Katy Perry Feat. Juicy J'S "Dark Horse" VIDEO

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Katy Perry teams up with Juicy J in the video for "Dark Horse." Watch her channel an Egyptian queen inside...

In the Matthew Cullen-directed clip for "Dark Horse", Katy Perry channels her alter-ego Katy-Patra, the blinged-out queen of "Memphis, Egypt".  HA.  As men from all over the world attempt to entice her with gifts, she turns them into dust if they don't impress her. 

Amid the videos numerous dance routines, "Twerk" king Juicy J gets in on the fun as Katy does a pole dance to his verse.  Of course.

Juicy's everywhere these days.

Watch "Dark Horse" below:


WIG FIGHT! Nicki Minaj Getting Sued By Ex-Wig Stylist For $30 MILLION!

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The wig beef between Nicki Minaj and her ex stylist Terrence Davidson continues!  Find out how he served Nicki with a $30 million lawsuit inside...

 

Now this just got extra messy.  Terrence Davidson filed a lawsuit in a district court in Atlanta this morning alleging that his former client Nicki Minaj (he was the maker of all those multi-colored wigs that got her so much attention) STOLE his wig designs.  He also claims she discouraged him from taking a potential reality show deal.

Nicki and Terrence split last year and it was an extra messy fall out.

Now that Nicki is selling wigs on her website--allegedly in the same likeness as the wigs Terrence once created--Terrence is pissed.

CNN reports:

Both Davidson and his attorney, Christopher Chestnut, talked to CNN about his influence on crafting Minaj's image as well as the fact that the rapper now sells wigs on her site based on the designs Davidson says he created. The stylist said he discovered the wigs were being marketed and sold after someone sent him a picture and he began researching.

"I see these wigs online," said Davidson, who has also worked with others in the industry, including singers Patti LaBelle and rapper Remy Ma. "People are basically duplicating what I created for Nicki Minaj."

"Nicki Minaj is reaping great success and financial bounty reward for Terrence's creative expertise, and he is entitled to participate in that," Chestnut said. "Someone's got to stand up for the artist. We applaud the fact that she's making millions, but she's also got to pay bounty to those whose creative designs she's making millions off of."

Wow. 

Terrence also revealed in the suit  that he and Nicki discussed launching a wig line together, with an accompanying reality shiw.  But that neevr went down:

"...The suit claims, "Minaj and her agents became mum about the business ventures and took active steps to isolate Mr. Davidson and preclude him from the notoriety he deserved for his wig designs."

"On its face you might think, what this guy is suing over wigs," Davidson's attorney Chestnut said. "But we really have to consider this in context. Hair is a multibillion-dollar industry, but moreover these are not your grandma's wigs. These are eclectic. They are decadent, and they are creative. This is about a brand that Terrence has built."

Wiggery is serious y'all!

The Randomness:

 1.  Former New York governor David Paterson apparently had a secret lover--his reported chief of staff--for the last two years.  His wife filed for divorce last month, but they had been separated for a while.  STORY

2.  Judge Rules that Martin Luther King Jr.’s Bible and Nobel Prize Belong to the State of Georgia, for now. STORY

3.  Brooklyn Nets are considering Jason CollinsSTORY
 

Photo: Getty

Tameka Raymond, Phaedra Parks & LaTavia Roberson Cover UPSCALE Magazine + Man CONVICTED In The Death Of Kile Glover

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Tameka Raymond, Phaedra Parks and LaTavia Roberson cover the March issue of UPSCALE Magazine where they discuss making reality tv.  See their pretty cover inside and get an update on the homicide trial for Tameka's deceased son Kile Glover...

Stars from three Atlanta-based reality tv shows, Tameka Raymond ("Atlanta Exes"), LaTavia Roberson ("R&B Divas: Atlanta") and Phaedra Parks ("RHOA") posed for the March 2014 cover of UPSCALE (shot in Atlanta by Drexina Nelson) where they provided a "Reality Check" about living their lives in front of millions.  Check out a few interview quotes from each of the reality tv divas....

Tameka on why she's doing reality TV now:

“I’d previously received several offers to do a variety of different shows, but I’m all about timing.No matter what people have reasoned were the best things for me, I know myself better than anybody. I know my family and I know my needs. The timing wasn’t right. Now, it’s better. People have begun to focus more on me as an individual, a mother, a business woman and I think that this new exercise of introduction to the world is meant to happen right now."

Tameka on never being scared:

“Let’s be clear, there’s not a lot that I’m actually “scared” of—that’s the Oakland in me.

Phaedra on the realities of reality television:

“We’re not members of SAG so it’s not like we’re getting benefits from replays. We’re talents that aren’t being considered as actors, so their getting talent for a nominal fee. They’ve found a way to make money and cut the cost on studios and productions so they’re making the largest profit with the least amount of residual.”

LaTavia Roberson on how she'll be perceived:

“There is nothing I can say about how people are going to perceive me. I have to stay true to myself. I know who I am, I love who I am. As far as the reality [television] part goes, I’m being myself; I really can’t change that… I’m not going to try to change that.”

 

Both Tameka and LaTavia will make their reailty tv debuts this fall while Phaedra will likely be in court with her husbandApollo. No shade. 

 

 

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Tameka andher ex-husband Usher Raymond (shown above at LAX airport yesterday) received justice yesterday as Jeffrey Hubbard, jet skier who was found responsible for their 11-year-old Kile Glover's fatal accident, was convicted of homicide by vessel.

Jeffrey, a family friend, who was part of their group outing on Lake Lanier, was also found guilty of serious injury by vessel, reckless operation, unlawful operation of personal watercraft and boat traffic violation.

Following Kile's death, Tameka launched "Kile's World Foundation" to increase water safety- thru implementing laws, policies & education.

 

BONUS: 

When TMZ caught up with Usher and asked him about the trial, he said "The loss of a child is enough....."

 

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RIHANNA'S BIKINI BIRTHDAY BEHAVIOR: Pics From Her Personal Stash

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Rihanna celebrated her 26th birthday yesterday and she shared bikini pics from the festivites inside....

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Rihanna is celebrating her 26th birthday with a trip for Aspen, CO with her friends.  And this is what it looked like.  HOT.

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During yesterday''s festivities, Riri donned a white bikini, hit the hot tub and took a few puffs and pulls.

 

During dinner....

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She and her friends capped off the evening with Champagne and desserts created by Chef Debbie Solomon.  Must be nice...

 

 

 

Photos via Rihanna's Instagram
 

Evelyn Lozada Opens Up About Getting SAVED By Fiance Carl Crawford

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Evelyn Lozada is opening up about how she was saved by her fiance & baby's father Carl Crawford.  Check out her gush about her life-changing year inside...

Evelyn knows she's a lucky woman to get proposed to for the umpteenth time.  And by yet another super rich man.  But she says Carl Crawford of the LA Dodgers entered her life at the perfect time when her life wasn't so perfect.

The mom-to-be once again told Life & Style that after her abusive situation, brother-in-law's death and divorce from Chad Johnson, Carl was her savior and key to happiness.  We're sure.

“But that entire incident [with Chad] led me to where I’m at now.”

“I would say my broken bridge led me to happiness,” she says. “If I had to do it again, I would because I truly feel complete right now in my life and I wouldn’t change it for anything.”

“He came into my life at a perfect time. Everything that happened makes me appreciate him 1,000 times more and he also makes me a better person.

“I appreciate everything and I thank God every day for my life…I’m really lucky and really, really blessed.”

And about how different it will be to have a little boy at 38:

“He’s going to give me a run for my money! I’m like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to want to play and get dirty,’”

“I’m just looking forward to all these amazing things that come with having a boy and a baby....I just want him to love and respect all women.”

Sweet.  

 

Photo: Ev's IG

Nene Leakes Hits "The View", Throws SHADE At Kenya Moore & Marlo Hampton + YG's "My Ni**a REMIX" Video With Nicki Minaj

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Nene Leakes appeared on "The View" to address the controversial charity event that was captured on "RHOA".  Watch the shade-filled interview inside and watch YG's"My Ni**a (Remix)" featuring Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj...

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Nene Leakes (shown above with guest co-host Jerry O'Connell) appeared on "The View" where she wasted no time showing her distaste for her co-stars.  When asked what she thought about Kandi, Mama Joyce and Todd Tucker, she curtly replied, "Nothing".

She saved the most wrath for Kenya Moore, saying,

“I heard through the girls that there was going to be a charity event in my honor. I happen to be a big supporter of Saving Our Daughters, women of domestic abuse and all those things. I heard about it the night before from Kenya.  I felt like if you’re gonna honor someone, you should at least call them up and say, ‘hey, I would like to honor you, are you available on this date?

“Yes, I was angry with Kenya. She sent an evite. How do you send an evite to someone you’re honoring? This is a charity event. She and I have differences. I felt like she could’ve called me and said, “hey, let’s put our differences aside for a night of charity”.

When Barbara mentioned that Kenya "might" quit the show, Nene said, "Really girl? You haven’t worked in ten years!”

Later on, Jerry asked a question about Marlo Hampton and Nene seemed shocked because "she isn't a housewife". She added, “I didn’t not invite her on to the show, she came on with Phaedra. She and I got to know each other and we became friends. So I think people just know her from being with me. She actually came on through Phaedra.”

 

Watch the interview here:

 

Rapper YG added Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, Meek Mill, and Nicki Minaj to the remix to his hit song “My N**a and he gave it a video treatment.

The black-and-white clip was directed by Motion Family in L.A.  YG’s debut disc My Krazy Life drops March 18 and will feature Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and Jeezy.

This is that track you SECRETLY...very secretly...bump to.

 

Photos via Nene Leakes' Instagram

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