Ish is getting real! The police are looking for Porsha Williams after charging her with assault.  Read the deets on Porsha’s assault charge inside…

By now you know, “RHOA” stars Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore squared off during the reunion taping, but now things aren’t looking good for Pretty Porsha.

An arrest warrant for Porsha Williams has now been issued and she is being charged with misdemeanor battery!

You’ll recall Kenya called police after she alleged Porsha attacked her after an argument on set during the taping of the reunion and filed a police report. Now the Atlanta Police Department is looking to arrest Porsha for the alleged assault.

NeNe Leakes spoke on the brawl during an interview saying “One was provoked; the other one knocked her out.”  We’re assuming she’s referring to Porsha being provoked and Kenya getting knocked out.

TMZ reports Porsha will turn herself in on Thursday, according to her lawyer Joe Habachy. She also plans to pursue legal action as well, asking the D.A. to file felony aggravated assault charges against Ms. Twirl.

Now...TV host/Bravo exec Andy Cohen has also added his two cents about the reunion brawl telling Bravo's The Dish:

“There was an altercation that took place between Porsha [Williams] and Kenya [Moore]. They stood up. I think I stood up pretty quickly and it was such a flash. It started to escalate.  I was kinda trying to prevent it and a couple other people jumped in too.”
 

As you know, the ladies of “RHOA” are standing together to keep Porsha on the show, threatening to leave the show if Porsha gets fired, but Andy seems to have his own opinion about who provoked who saying,

“The other women felt that Kenya provoked her a little bit and was provoking her. I was just so shocked and so surprised and I was just really upset."

“I just don’t want that to happen again. I think it’s gross.  It’s totally inappropriate; it’s wrong. It’s not entertaining. It’s just bad.”

Bet he's still going to air that "gross" fight though. 

With this assault charge pending, this could be just what “RHOA” producers need to get rid of Porsha.

#TeamPorsha, #TeamKenya or #TeamFireBothTheirAsses?

Photos: Porsha's IG

In today's foolery, Chingy discusses the rumor that killed his career and Northstar rapper Andre Johnson chops off his penis and leaps out of a building!  More inside...

"Right Thurr" rapper Chingy sat down with Vlad TV to reflect on the end of his rap career which he blames on rumors he carried on an affair with transgender personality Sydney Starr.  He talked about taking a pic with Sydney during a show and how the  "lies" damaged his career and caused him to lose a record deal.  Later, he spoke about Sydney finally admitting that she lied and he said he's forgiven her.  

In other foolery....

Get ready for a huge WTF moment!  Andre Johnson, part of Northstar (an LA-based rap group with Wu-Tang affiliations) was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after he cut off his penis AND jumped off a second story balcony. Police are calling it a suicide attempt...

By the time police arrived at the North Hollywood apartment building, Andre was lying on the sidewalk critically injured.  Members of the group, who live in the apartment building, told TMZ that Andre was not on"any hard drugs that would cause him to do such a thing."

BLANK STARE.  Y'all sure?

We'll keep you posted on his progress....
 

Columbus Short needs help. He clearly has an issue with putting his hands on others (allegedly). His wife has just filed a restraining order against him and filed for divorce for the third time after she claims he pinned her down, holding a knife to her throat.

Read the shocking details inside…

Just when you thought all is well with “Scandal” star Columbus Short after seeing him, his wife and daughter all smiles on a family outing…THIS happens.

As he’s currently being investigated by the LAPD for going straight HUCK on a dude in a bar fight last month, actor Columbus Short now has a restraining order filed against him after he allegedly pulled a knife out and held it to his wife’s throat!

Tanee McCall-Short has kicked her husband out of their house and filed for divorce (for the THIRD time) after he allegedly attacked her in their Chatsworth home on April 7th. Tanee claims Columbus came home drunk with a wine bottle in his hand, acting as if he was going to hit her with it.

Instead, he doused her with the wine, grabbed a knife, pinned her down while choking her as he demanded they play a game called “Truth or Truth.”

Chile....

TMZ reports Columbus had suspicions that Tanee was cheating on him and started naming men who he believed she had an affair with, all as he held a knife to her throat. He allegedly told her if she lied to him he would commit a murder/suicide.

After fighting him off, Tanee was able to escape which resulted in Columbus slashing one of her tires on her vehicle. She called police and filed a restraining order against him and he now has to move out of their home. It’s reported the cops were at their household today to make sure he moved out peacefully.

Tanee has now filed for divorce for the third time yesterday, citing irreconcilable differences, seeking sole custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Ayala.You’ll recall the actor and his wife were in the process of filming their own short film together. Guess that won’t happen now…

Columbus has a colorful rap sheet including hurting his wife in front of their kids this past February, had a police report filed on him 2 weeks later for allegedly pushing his wife during an argument, and back in 2010 he was prosecuted for beating up a dude on the basketball court. Think she'll finally leave for good this time?

We reached out to Columbus’ rep for comment but have not gotten a response.

Iyanla, please come fix his life. It seems Olivia Pope can’t get this one handled...

Photo: PCN

Aretha Franklin is “fighting” back with a $10 million lawsuit against a website that started the rumor that she and Patti Labelle got into a physical altercation. Plus, Swizz Beatz is headed to Harvard! Deets inside….

After Aretha Franklin confirmed there was NO fight between herself and Grammy Award winning singer Patti Labelle, the Queen of Soul is slapping the satire website, who started the foolish rumor, with a $10 million lawsuit!

Defamation of character carries one hefty fine and the satire site that started that big bruhaha yesterday may soon have to cough up some serious cash.

Yesterday, we told you Aretha released a statement denying reports that she and Patti Labelle were involved in a physical altercation at an unnamed R&B/Soul event in Atlanta on March 20th.

The rumor was likely started after what some interpreted as Aretha throwing shade at Ms. Patti when she walked past her at the “Women of Soul” concert at the White House as she made her way to the stage (seen below).

But Aretha says she has nothing but LOVE and R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Patti.

NOW… she’s “fighting back” (pun intended) against the site and it’s CEO, Kato Leonard, for dragging her name through the mud.

She said:

“The stories were not presented as satire or humor,” says Franklin. “It was presented as a serious news story intended to depict me in a slanderous and derogatory way—defamation of character.”

The Queen is NOT to be messed with!

And in other news…

Producer and art enthusiast Swizz Beatz has announced he was accepted into the President Management Program at the Harvard Business School!

From a street kid living in the Bronx to attending an Ivy League school, he shared an email sent to him of his acceptance letter (above) with the caption, “This might be one of the happiest days of my life. From the BX to Harvard #hardwork #dedication #levels #discipline #BX #makehistory #owner #Boss #humbled #formykids”

This Harvard Program is similar to the same program supermodelTyra Banks attended and graduated from, which inspired her to write her very first novel Modelland.

Tyra admitted being a businesswoman, writing a book and attending classes at Harvard caused her to lose her hair and put her under a lot of stress...but says the pay off was well worth it!

Hope Swizz is ready…Congrats!

The Randomness:

1.  Drake is getting sued over his "Pound Cake/Paris Morton 2" track off his Nothing Was The Same album.  The estate of late jazz musican Jimmy Smith claims Drake lied about gettign permission to use Jimmy's monologue at the beginning of the track.  STORY

Photos: Getty/Swizz Beatz IG
 

Serena Williams took a break from slaying tennis courts to hit the beaches of Miami.  Check out her serving up major body in her bikini inside...

Tennis champ Serena William tied down her hair scarf and had some fun int he ocean with a friend today in Miami.  She rocked a green and floral bikini showing off her super athletic bod and booty:

And yes, she loves her curves just as much as most folks love to look.  The FITNESS magazine cover girl revealed in the new issue:

When I was young I thought I should be built more like an athlete -- long and lean -- not with a womanly figure. But then people my age started coming up to me, saying, 'I love you because of the way you look.' They could relate to me. That was really motivating. So I learned to be proud of my curves and to embrace my large boobs and my butt. It's all about loving who you are and realizing that you're beautiful.

Agreed!

Photos: PCN

Now that Porsha Williams has turned herself in to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office after being charged with assault, her mugshot has surfaced.  Check out her glammed up mugshot inside....

"RHOA" star Porsha Williams told media that she would be turning herself in on Thursday, but she ended up going in earlier than planned (likely to avoid the media and paparazzi outside waiting). 

The divorceé who literally dragged co-star Kenya Moore at the recent reunion show taping had a warrant out for her arrest, so she sent to Fulton County Jail on Wednesday evening and turned herself in.  And clearly had time to get her hair and makeup done.

While reports yesterday said the 5'7 reality star had a warrant due to an assault charge, her booking sheet -- according to DM -- listed her charge as simple battery. 

Kenya reportedly filed the charges right after the physical reunion show.

Porsha is now out on $2,000 bail (that we're almost positive her ex Kordell Stewart didn't post).  And her rep said about the situation:

'Cast member Kenya Moore sought out the warrant and, although the claim is unfounded, Ms. Williams is fully cooperating with investigators and looks forward to clearing her name.'

Porsha reportedly plans to press felony aggravated assault charges on Kenya for allegedly attacking her first...with that damn princess wand. And probably just because of her provoking presence in general.  We shall see....
 

Meanwhile, Chris Brown's mugshots from his recent DC arrest have surfaced.  And folks around the net are raising concerns about how he looks these days.  Some are making drug accusations, while others say he simply "looks like a criminal which is unfortunate because he's an A List celebrity".

Chris is headed to trial soon in D.C. over that fight that took place outside of a D.C. nightclub.

Photos: Fulton County Sheriff's Office/WUSA9

On a recent GMA appearance and new Mommy blog, Christina Milian offered advice to ex-couples on co-parenting.  And seeing that she blasted The Dream for being a deadbeat (with his time, not money) at one point, she would definitely know all about navigating the co-parenting life.

See what the singer/actress recommends inside....

Christina Milian (who divorced The Dream after he cheated on her) has a few tips for ex-couples with children....put the kids first!  She appeared on GMA this morning where she explained why she's opening up about her own struggles with co-parenting.

"I feel like I'm in a good place, then all the better to just put it out there and hope that it can help someone else. She added, "We all figure it out," she said. "Sometimes, you just got to take it, take the lesson, and learn, and know that this happened for a reason."

For parents, she says, 'Take a second and breathe. You know, have the best intentions. Pray on it. I think that communication will save you half the drama. You know, it makes things so much easier. And I think I learned that."

Christina (who's now engaged to Jas Prince) also offered advice on introducing kids to new significant others.

"I think it's very important to take your time when introducing a new person into your child's life. You want to make sure this is going to work out so you're not introducing them to a new person over and over again because you never know who is going to be the one."

She adds,

"My motivation at the end of the day was making sure that my daughter had two parents that were in her life consistently, She's a really smart girl and I think she has a healthy understanding of knowing that mommy and daddy are no longer together but we both love her."

Check out the video of Ms. Dip It Low on "GMA" this morning HERE.

Christina also did a Mommy Blog for "MommyPie" where she laid out her tips for co-parenting:

1. Communication is key. Truly work on trying to figure out a schedule that works for the two of you. Try to stick with it and if changes need to be made then talk to your partner. You can’t read each other’s mind. This will save you from a huge headache. Being combative or always on the defense is not going to help at all. So, try to chill out and be neutral and understanding of each other’s time. Your kids are not objects. Don’t use them to hurt one another or complicate each other’s lives. If you can make the change then great! If not, then be clear and communicate that and if anything find a way to be helpful in making the adjustment easier for the both of you. I know too many people in this situation who use their kids as a tool to get back at or frustrate their ex. And for what? Only to dislike each other more.

2. You don’t have to be estranged in order to prove you’re now divorced. It’s healthy for your kids to see their parents in the same setting. Granted you’re not technically together but you don’t have to pretend you hate each other. Kids are smart and they also have a beautiful heart. These moments can be very much what they need to fill that void of the ideal family. I think they will cherish these moments in the long run and will be helpful in their growth mentally.

3. If you don’t get along, don’t express your frustrations in front of your kids. No matter what age your child/children are they understand EVERYTHING!! LOL! I swear they do! LOL.. So don’t stress them out with your issues. Not only do they understand what’s going on, they remember everything. So if you’ve got a problem save the drama or catty gossip with your friends for another time when your kids are not around. It’s not healthy for them to hear it.

4. Try to communicate the good things about your ex to your child. My divorce was early into my daughter Violet’s life, so my family and I choose to share certain pictures, stories, and memories of the good times we shared and how she was made from love. My parents divorced when I was about 15 and to this day I reminisce about all the great memories made between my parents and how all that makes me the woman I am today.

5. If your ex has moved on to new beginnings then try your best to mind your business and not get caught up in your feelings. Allow yourself to be open cause after all hopefully you’ll be finding your own special someone soon! There’s nothing worse than being the miserable one trying to make life more difficult all the while the world is stiiiilll moving. As parents, it is our job to have good judgment on who we choose to bring around our kids. So pray that the new girl or guy IS that person. And trust that your ex is making a good decision for your child and for themselves. Your ex’s new partner can’t and never will replace you, however, they may become your best ally in raising your kids!!! Don’t get me wrong. Do whatever proper investigation you need to make yourself comfortable to know your kids are in good hands..! LOL. And if you are the one in a new relationship then take your time and get to know the person you’re inviting into your and your child’s life before even doing an introduction. You want to be safe — and remember that this is a sensitive time in your child’s life. You wanna make sure your new relationship is worthwhile before adding someone new into your child’s life…. And give your children the time to adjust to the situation as well.

Read more here.

Photos via Christina Milian's Instagram

Black Hollywood was out last night for the premiere of Open Road Films' comedy flick A Haunted House 2.

Check out star Marlon Wayans and all his celeb friends and co-stars having some seriously fab times inside... 

The cast was in full force for the Haunted House 2 premiere at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live.  The writer and star Marlon Wayans posed it up with Kym Whitley and the crew as they celebrated the sequel to their previous horror-satire comedy flick.

Brandy was there to support her celeb friends looking cute in a hot pink, black & turquoise colorblock dress.

She also laughed it up with her bestie Keisha Epps (from the group Total)...who made a statement in sneakers on the red carpet.  So cute.

And Keisha's hubby and "Resurrection" star Omar Epps was there too.

Co-star and mommy Essence Atkins is looking great.

Comedian Mike Epps hit the carpet with his gorgeous wife Mechelle.

And now that LisaRaye is still employed thanks to Centric TV picking up "Single Ladies" to continue its run, she looked pretty damn happy on the carpet:

Former "Basketball Wives: LA" star Gloria Govan rocked a cute look on the carpet:

Co-star Cedric The Entertainer popped up on the carpet.  We crack up just LOOKING at him...so hilar.

Cedric's "The Soul Man" co-star Neicy Nash kept it pretty in a chartreuse pleated dress.

Ne-Yo hit the carpet with Tamala Jones.

Corbin Bleu of "DWTS" cut his hair and made a cleaned up appearance. 

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather showed up for some laughs.

And Marlon's fam Damien Dante and Damon, Jr. were there to support their uncle.

Comedian Affion Crockett brought his wife on the carpet.  Cute look for her!

And Notorious actress and singer Antonique Smith also made an appearance.

Haunted House 2 hits theaters this Friday.

Photos: Getty/Splash

How many of you went out and purchased a “Mimi-Strong Shower Rod”? Apparently, there’s a shower rod shortage in Home Depots and other stores across the nation. Supposedly. Get the deets inside and see Mimi & Nikko make their first public appearance since the release of their sex tape trailer at a club in Atlanta…

If you’re looking to recreate Mimi’s infamous sex scene, you may be out of luck. Thanks to “LAHH ATL” stars Mimi Faust and Nikko Smith, the demand for sturdy shower rods have skyrocketed.

According to TMZ, you can’t find a shower rod anywhere! Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target and Walmart are having a hard time keeping shower rods in stock because of the high demand for them after the trailer for Mimi and Nikko’s sex tape was released.
 

But that ish could be all smoke and mirrors.

Power 105’s The Breakfast Club called up a Home Depot and Target IN ATLANTA on the air this morning and both places said they had plenty of shower rods available.

Sounds like Mimi & Nikko’s camp fed this nugget to TMZ to seem more influential than they really are. Guess they're going to milk this for whatever it’s worth.
 

And last night...

The reality stars turned porn stars made their first public appearance since the release of their sex tape trailer, looking unfazed and completely unbothered as they kissed and canoodled the entire night.  Y'all know they are loving the attention.  The thirst.

Mimi & Nikko hit up Aurum Lounge in Atlanta with “LAHH ATL” co-stars Karlie Redd and Ariane Davis also in attendance.

The couple dished to media there on their new lives as porn stars. Nikko even debuted a new track where he goes into detail of how him and Mimi have sex on their “Mimi-strong” shower rod.  Wait, so dude already has a song CONVENIENTLY prepared when this "leak" just like a couple days ago?  Oh...ok.

At least get the timing togetehr if you're going to fake a storyline.

So what’s next for Mimi & Nikko? Well…they are headed to California to work on some money-making deals with Vivid Entertainment. Of course.

After their sex tape literally took over the Internet, the two are possibly coming up with more ways to capitalize off their new fame in the adult industry.

More proof that this was ALL intentional and staged…
 

Photos: FreddyO

Jourdan Dunn was spotted jumping for joy over a new gig (or two).  Find out about Jourdan's new role as the face of one of the world's largest cosmetics brands inside...

Fab chick Jourdan Dunn was spotted jumping rope while shooting a new ad for EXPRESS clothing store.   And in addition to her new EXPRESS ad, the highly-sought after model has landed a coveted spot as the face of Maybelline New York!

Jerome Bruhat, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York commented about Jourdan's new role saying, "Jourdan's look, style and positive energy are perfect for the Maybelline New York brand. She truly reflects Maybelline's vision of global beauty."

Jourdan revealed her excitement in a press release saying,"It is an honor to be a spokesperson for such an iconic brand. I am proud to say that I am a Maybelline girl and hopefully I can make people feel the same way I did when I saw the advertisements growing up. The brand imagery is always beautiful and positive. To now be a part of that is a dream come true!" 

She even makes crying look "amazing!"

If you're wondering how she maintains her figure, you're gonna hate her.  The British bombshell, who kept it sexy as a Yonce model for Mrs. Carter, cooks her ass off. Jourdan is also the host of her own YouTube cooking show, Well Dunn with Jourdan Dunn.

Congrats Jourdan! 

Photos via INF

Taye Diggs isn’t wasting any time to snatch himself up a PYT. He was spotted hand-in-hand with a mystery chick recently and now she has been revealed. Find out who Taye's been getting close with inside…

Just fours months after announcing his separation from his wife, Frozen star Idina Menzel, Taye has found him a new boo and isn’t afraid to show it. This guy surely moves fast…

The Randomness:

1.  Pat Houston's restraining order against Nick Gordon has been extended to 1 year.  STORY

2.  Snoop Dogg just nabbed himself a six-date residency at TAO Las Vegas!  The "Snoopadelic Cabaret" kicks off Saturday, May 3, after the Mayweather - Maidana fight, with the second event roaring into TAO on Sunday, May 25. Additional dates will be announced throughout the summer and fall seasons.

Photos: Splash

Carter fans get excited! Hip Hop’s favorite couple is (rumored to be) going on tour this summer, as previously reported.  And we now know the alleged name of the tour and new stops they plan to make. Also, Rihanna is starring in the Dreamworks animated film “Home,” which is the first futuristic animated movie that features a black character as the lead star. Read all the deets inside…

The Carters have been full of surprises lately and we can’t get enough of them. After surprising Coachella fans with unanticipated appearances, Beyonce and Jay Z are reportedly headed on a joint summer stadium tour, possibly named the Mr. and Mrs. Carter Tour.

We told you that Bey & Jay plan to announce a 20-stadium US tour that will start in June...and now more possible details have emerged.

The Carters will allegedly kick off the U.S. leg of their tour on June 13th in Atlanta and will finish the tour August 6th in San Francisco. It’s reported the couple will also perform at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena on August 3rd, four days before Rihanna and Eminem will hit the stage there for their Monster tour two-night stop.

The fab couple will then trek overseas to Europe in September for several shows in Paris, supposedly.

It’s likely the Carters will also perform at Jay and Budweiser’s Made In America festival (which Jay announced will be in L.A. AND Philly on the same weekend) in L.A. or Philly…or possibly both as they make their way across the nation.

Can't wait!

And in RocNation news...

We told you about Rihanna landing a leading role in the upcoming Dreamworks animated 3D film, Home but new details about the film have surfaced.

The futuristic 3D computer animated movie will star a young black girl as the lead character in the movie, the first time a black character has been cast as the protagonist in this genre of animation. RiRi will voice the lead character named Tip, with supporting characters being voiced by Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin.

Here's a synopsis of the film:

When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated, while the Boov get busy efficiently reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, (Rihanna) manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov by the name of Oh (Jim Parsons). Equally stubborn and set in their ways, these two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime. Good thing they have a flying car.

Below is a short sneak peek of the film, excluding an appearance from Tip (Rih's character):

Cute! Home is expected to hit theaters on Nov. 26th.

Photos: Beyonce’s Tumblr/Dreamworks

In a display of "TMI", LA Lakers star Nick Young aka Swaggy P stumbled out of the club last night and made a few ASStastical remarks about his rapper girlfriend and GQ mag co-starIggy Azalea.  Watch what he said inside...

Following the LA Lakes final game (which they won) and a night out at 1 Oak on Sunset Boulevard, a TMZ photographer asked him why HE chose to make a speech to the crowd at the LA Staples Center. Swaggy P and his ego said:

"I'm the star! I'm Swaggy P! You see what I'm going in this car with? (points to Iggy's bottom) ... What I'm gonna do with this shouldn't be legal ... ALL OF THAT ASS!!"

SMH.....

Photo via Iggy's Instagram

LaLa Anthony is keeping it cute on the cover of JET magazine's newest issue.  And the reality star is informing the ladies of how to have it all...but it takes blood, sweat, stilettos...and sex.

Check out the highlights inside,

With a brand new shoot for JET magazine, NYT Best Selling Author LaLa Anthony is dishing up some pointers about how to keep your relationship tight and right. 

She seemingly has it all-- a new movie (Think Like A Man Too) on the way, more time with her NBA star hubby Carmelo (now that he's officially in the off season), a successful book– The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness, the clothing line 5th & Mercer, and her reality television show that returns next month to VH1, "La La’s Full Court Life."

Sheesh.

“I have an independent hustler’s spirit,” says Anthony about her many ventures. “That drives me to this day. I never want to ask anyone for anything.”

So chick revealed how we all can "have it all too".  Some of her tips include:

1. Never Stop Doing You – “The difference with me is that when I first got to know my husband I was already hosting MTV’s Total Request Live, so I came with a full career,” she says.

2. Accept That Having It All Will Require Blood, Sweat and Stilettos – When asked about balancing a family, career and friendships, Anthony responded saying, “It’s tough. I always say that people who think it isn’t aren’t being honest.”

3. Sex May Sell, But Love Keeps You Off the Market – “If you don’t try to spice it up and keep it sexy, anyone can get bored but the key is really taking time with each other,” advises Anthony.

Check out more over at JETmag.com and pick up the May 12 issue on newsstands April 21.

Guess what....Orange Is The New Black is back!  The gripping teaser for season 2 just hit the net today, and the Netflix original series returns with 13 episodes on June 6th.

Now, we admit....we haven't FULLY succumbed ot the hype.  Only got through half of season 1 because it seemed we were missing something.  But we know the rest of the world is freakin' estatic.

Catch Laverne Cox, Uzo Aduba, Piper Schilling and the rest of the crew in the new season as they continue their sometimes hilarious lives at Litchfield Women's Prison.

The Randomness:

1.  THIS rapper who cut his penis off...yeah...doctors are unable to re-attach it.  STORY

Photo: JET

Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of Illmatic with a stellar performance at the Beacon after the big Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his documentary Time Is Illmatic.  See the pics and performance clips inside...
 

True artistry was on full display last night.  And they just don't make 'em like this anymore.

The 13th Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Wednesday night with the Nas documentary Time is Illmatic, directed by multimedia artist and first-time director One9.  Nasty Nas hit the carpet before the big night looking dapper.

The movie chronicles Nasir' journey from the Queens projects to the debut of his 1994 record Illmatic. Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthalsaid “The nature of the subject is about surviving and thriving. That’s what New York did post-9/11. And that’s what Nas has done in his career. It’s about bridging cultures and bridging communities — that’s what his work is about.”

The viewing was held at NYC's Beacon Theatre and follow a performance of the entire Illmatic album.

On the red carpet.....

Wale posed on for he cameras. 

Famed actor and Tribeca FIlm Festival founder Robert De Niro attended with wife Grace Hightower. Mr. De Niro said, “The fact we’re here at the Beacon is great. I’ve seen so many plays and music performances here over the years and so it’s a perfect place to open with this movie.”

And then he took it to his after set to rock the stage.

Alicia Keys played the intro to "N.Y. State of Mind" and introduced Nas.

According to The Huffington Post, Nas reflected on his upbringing during the film saying,

"Queensbridge, to me, it looked messed up. It looked like a buried diamond. I had a chance to have a childhood for at least a little bit, and then I felt like I had to become a man early to deal with my environment.  I saw the difference early on, the type of parents I came from. Good people, hard workers. We had color television, we had a VCR, we had a carpet. We had nice things in our place, compared to some of my other friends who had nothing. Who ate hot dogs for dinner. Who had no furniture, just living bad. We didn't really lack food. My mom was a great cook.  Everybody wanted to come to our house. 'Ms. Jones cooking? I'm over there!' She had a great spirit. She didn't talk with cuss words. She didn't talk street stuff. She was not like that. If we needed stuff she said, 'I don’t want y'all to go out there and do it [in the streets], find another way to get it.'"

Check out the full interview with the doc's director about how the classic NYC Festival chose Nas' album over all others to feature.

After the premiere and concert, everyone headed over to Providence night club where guests enjoyed specialty Hennessy cocktails.
 

Raekwon, Pete Rock, Eric B. (atop) and Steve Stoute (background) were in attendance.

Nas' little brother Jungle posed with a bottle of Hennessy V.S “Wild Rabbit”. You'll recall that Nas is the face of the campaign.  

DJ D-Nice kept the party moving and the records flowing.  Nice!

Watch Nas on stage at the Beacon:

Photos via KirillWasHere.com

Looks like DJ Drama has a new boo...possibly. Drama and Playboy Model Jessica Burciaga were spotted in the Bahamas recently…together. Isn’t he married? Check the pics and the deets inside…

It looks like DJ Drama is possibly seeing someone new and that woman would be Playboy model Jessica Burciaga (who kinda reminds us of Jennifer Lopez).

You’ll recall we exclusively told you about DJ Drama and his messy infidelity, allegedly KNOCKING up a then 21-year-old while he was still married to his wife, Summer Walker. His cheatin' behind then tried to PAY his side chick $10,000 to get an abortion and keep quiet....allegedly.

Sighs…

Despite the married couple (above) staying together afterwards, it seems they may have called it quits because we’re told one half of the couple recently filed for divorce.  We're in the process of confirming this...

Apparently Summer has moved on as well.  She posted a picture of herself and her new beau (which she later deleted) with the caption, “Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. -John Barrymore”

In the comments on the pic, Summer allegedly addressed her current relationship with Drama saying she and Drama are still good friends and that he is currently dating Jessica.

Soon after, Drama and Jessica posted the same picture (above) of what appears to be them hugging, but their heads are cut off. They posted this picture on the same day.

A few days ago, Drama and his new boo Jessica were in the Bahamas enjoying time on some jet skis:

And he also has been showering her with gifts:

She posted the pic above of her in a sexy black negligee with the caption, “Thanks for my new lingerie baby”

SIDENOTE: Would it have hurt her to clean up the mess in the background first?

You may have heard of Jessica Burciaga before. She’s a Playboy model who has been reportedly linked to high-profile celebrities such as Kobe Bryant, Floyd Mayweather and NBA baller Paul George. She was allegedly the reason Floyd Mayweather broke up with Shantel Jackson in 2011. Now she has made her way to DJ Drama.

We guess...

Photos: DJ Drama IG/Jessica's IG

Letoya Luckett graces the cover of Rolling Out magazine’s latest issue and she looks effortlessly gorgeous rockin' a new hue. Read about how the former Destiny’s Child member deals with self esteem issues and peep her simply fabulous spread inside…

“Single Ladies” star Letoya Luckett is serving up some serious fierceness for the new cover of Rolling Out magazine’s latest issue. The "Torn" singer stuns in three different looks including neons and floral prints, all shot by celebrity photographer DeWayne Rogers.

The 33-year-old is gearing up for the release of her new film From the Rough and currently working on her third solo album titled Until Then (which is scheduled to drop later this year).

In the Rolling Out interview, Letoya opened up about her own insecurities and learning how to love the skin she's in.  Yo're probably thinking what we're thinking,"What insecurities could she POSSIBLY have?"

She said,

“I had things about myself that I [didn’t] like.  I [would always say] ‘I wish I had this, I wish I had that.’ I used to have this thing about my legs. If you look at all of the Destiny’s Child albums from when I was a part of the group, you never saw me in a skirt. I was always the one who wore the pants, because I felt like my legs were too skinny.”
 

Clearly she's pretty damn confident now with those gams.

As beautiful as Letoya is, it’s kinda hard to believe she had self esteem issues, but it goes to show that we all can pick our selves apart and we all should learn to accept our own "flaws".

Letoya also offered up a bit of advice to the young ladies who are exposing themselves for the masses...unfortunately she didn't name any names:

“With the younger gals now, because certain things are being celebrated, they feel they have to show certain things to be appreciated or liked by men.

I don’t think I ever found myself being tempted to just go crazy with it. I was dealing with self-esteem issues. I didn’t even wanna show my legs, let alone my butt and all of my goodies! There’s a certain time for that and only this many people should be lucky to see it: You, Jesus and a couple of other folks, but not the entire world. If you’re going to do it, let it mean something. Make a statement. Make it stand for something. Not just to be posing on your bathroom sink, doing a selfie with [your] stuff out!"
 

Fab!

You can check out her full interview in the latest issue of Rolling Out on newsstands now or online here.

Photos: DeWayne Rogers
 

During a press stop through Washington, D.C. rapper Rick Ross commented on his dramatic weight loss...while celebrating his 25th Wingstop location.  Listen to the two worlds collide inside and hear Future's new track with Andre 3000...

You might have noticed that Rick Ross has slimmed down after all his health scares.  During an interview with 93.9 WKYS in D.C., the rapper celebrated the signing of D.C. native Fat Trel and talked about slimming down.  He said,"It was time for me to tighten up a bit.  As far as me working out, I have no destination...I'm just trying to do some things differently."

Keep up the great work Ricky!

On another note..... 

Did you know Rick owns 25 WINGSTOP Franchises?  We've talked about him owning 1 or 2...but now, he's got 25 under his tightened belt!

While he says he's doing things differently (and it looks like he is) he still loves his lemon pepper wings!  Fans of MMG already know about his love of LP wings because they pop up are references in several songs (see Rick's lemon & pepper track list).  Recently, he discussed his wing love and revealed why he saw WINGSTOP as a good business opportunity during a recent Arsenio Hall interview... 

Not mad at that business opportunity.

In new music....

Future teams with his former Dungeon Family member Andre 3000 on “Benz Friendz (Whatchutola),” a cut off Ciara's fiance's Honest album (due April 22nd). The duo performed the song for the first time during OutKast’s reunion at Coachella over the weekend.

Check it below:

Photos via KYSDC.com

The Randomness:

1.  This year, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses at Dillard University, an assembly of high schools in the Topeka, Kansas Public School District, and the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP).

2.  Donovan McNabb's mugshot has been released from his December DUI charge.  He just recently had to serve 1 day in jail as part of his plea deal.  Arizona and black men seem not mix....  STORY

Mike Epps and his wife Mechelle hit up the premiere for comedy flick A Haunted House 2 and then they hit up the after party. 'HIT' being the ironic word here.

Ish hit the fan when a woman reportedly threw a drink at Mike & his wife Mechelle...because chick allegedly got chin checked for it. Deets inside….

Comedian Mike Epps is under investigation after a woman claims he punched her in the face last night.

After hitting the red carpet for the Haunted House 2event, all smiles as they posed for the paps, Mike and his wife Mechelle went to an after party for the premiere at Lucky Strike in Downtown L.A.

According to TMZ, a woman, claiming she was in a previous relationship with Epps, confronted him about…what... we’re not sure exactly, resulting in Mike supposedly punching the woman in the face and demanding security escort her out of the club.

Sources say the woman walked up on the Sparkle actor while he was with his wife (he asked security earlier for extra privacy). The woman apparently became hostile and threw at drink at them. Mike allegedly hit the woman and she promptly called the cops.

Law enforcement says they didn’t find one sign that she was assaulted and Mike told police he didn’t lay a finger on the woman. Since the woman made claims that she was in a previous romantic relationship with Mike, the case has been transferred to the domestic violence division and the investigation is still ongoing.  Oh lawd!

Could be a case of a crazed fan OR...Mike could have treated the woman like he did that paparazzo he snuffed after he invaded his privacy...
 

Photos: Splash

Oh Kandi!  The newlywed "RHOA" star is flossing her shower rod skills...and asking MiMi Faust for help on how to get that ish popping like she did in her sex tape.  Ha!

Check out what Kandi had to say about that foolery, plus she's dishing on Mama Joyce's shady activities during the wedding and the reunion foolery....

Kandi Burruss Tucker showed up on "Bethanny" today, and she gave us the real deal about her mama's status with Todd.  And nope. ish hasn't changed.  Kandi revealed her husband Todd started his own company, and moms still isn't impressed. 

When asked if she thought her mom simply didn't want to share Kandi with anyone else, Kandi acted like she just had no clue WHY her mama has been acting this way.  Chile, Stevie Wonder sees this ish.  YES KANDI...that is the reason.

Check out her trying to explain her mama's actions and why she's still not feeling Todd below:

Kandi on how Kenya Moore provoked Porsha Williams on the reunion show:

And her funny IG videos where she tries to get her shower action practice in before Todd comes home from a trip.  And it's a FAIL:

She said,"This is what happens when you don't have a @mimifaust pole.... I can't pull up on this!"

BONUS: Steve Harvey has some words for single mothers like MiMi who are letting the thirst take over their lives:

Photos/Video: Kandi's IG