In the latest issue of VOGUE Italia, Think Like A Man Too star Taraji P. Henson dishes on her most challenging roles and how Howard University changed her life.  Read the highlights inside and see Mariah Carey on the cover of WONDERLAND.  

Hello Hottie!  Taraji P. Henson stars in a sizzling pictorial (shot by Itaysha Jordan) for VOGUE Italia.  In the accompanying interview, Taraji reveals her most challenging role, who's been influential in her life and what it's like being a Black woman in Hollywood.  Here are the highlights:

What is the most challenging aspect of being an actress?

The most challenging aspect of being an actress is being a single mother while navigating my career. I am a mother first.

What is the most rewarding part of being an actress?

The most rewarding part of being an actress is having my performance touch or inspire my audience.

What has been your most challenging role to date and why?

The most challenging role was that of Queenie in The Curious case of Benjamin Button because of the challenges of the aging process. My Mom Bernice and my Grandmother Patsy were my inspirations.

Who were the most instrumental people in your career?

The most instrumental people in my career are my business team that supports me. That starts with my long-term manager Vincent Cirrincione. You need to know the people in your life are looking out for you and have your very best interests at heart.

What did you study at Howard University?

I am a proud graduate of Howard University where I majored in Theatre Arts.

Where did you study acting?

I was fortunate to have incredible teachers and mentors at Howard and I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything. That training prepared me well for the journey ahead.

How was it working with Idris Elba?

Working with Idris Elba is so terrible because he’s so hard to look at !!! Idris is a wonderful human being. We have great chemistry and have become the closest of pals. He flew from London to see my play in Los Angeles. We truly support each other and I'm so excited about our movie coming out in September No Good Deed.

What changes have you seen for actresses of color in the industry over the past 5-10 years?

In the last 10 years I have seen more opportunities for actresses of color but there is still a long way to go.

What changes would you like to see?

I would like to see films that mimic my everyday life and those of my friends. I would like casting to reflect all of the nationalities and all of the colors that make up our lives.

What does your beauty regime look like?

It’s important to keep my hair healthy and strong so I wrap it every night. I give my face a rest from make-up when I can. I make sure I wash my face every night before bed and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

Who are your style icons?

My style icons are Diana Ross, Cher and Cate Blanchett.

More gorgeous pics:

In other magazines..... 

With a cover photo shot by Terry Richardson, Mariah Carey covers the summer issue of WONDERLAND Magazine (on newsstands Friday).  Mimi wore a black lace bra, knickers and suspender set by Agent Provocateur, black silk jacket by Roberto Cavalli, black leather gloves and pearls.  Mariach also announced that she'll kick off the TODAY Show Summer COncert series on May 16th.  

Also, Mariah earned her 17th No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart this week when "You're Mine (Eternal)" hit the top of the chart.

Here's the rest of the 2014 “Today” Summer Concert Series:

May 16 – Mariah Carey
May 23 – Tim McGraw
May 26 – Austin Mahone
May 30 – Rascal Flatts
June 5 – Pharrell Williams
June 6 – Sara Bareilles
June 13 – Train
June 17 – Little Mix
June 20 – Fall Out Boy
June 27 – Phillip Phillips
July 4 – Ed Sheeran
July 11 – Fifth Harmony
July 17 – Jason Mraz
July 25 – OneRepublic
July 29 – Jennifer Hudson
August 1 – Aloe Blacc
August 8 – TBD
August 15 – Neon Trees
August 22 – TBD
August 29 – Ariana Grande
September 1 – Maroon 5
September 5 – Usher

The Randomness:

1.  The home of Indiana Pacers player Paul George was robbed of $16K worth of items as the Pacers played the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5.  Story.  

Photos via Terry Richardson/Wondaland/Itaysha Jordan

The first sneak peek at Kandi & Todd’s wedding spin-off has surfaced and we have the drama-laced video for you inside…

In the newly released trailer for Kandi & Todd’s wedding spin-off, Mama Joyce is still up to her Todd-hating ways, which we see erupt in front of Todd’s mother, while Kandi and Todd hit a major bump in their relationship over…you guessed it…money.

On Sunday, June 1st we will get to see first-hand how "RHOA" star Kandi Burruss and her husband-to-be Todd Tucker planned their extravagant “Coming to America” themed wedding without a wedding planner and in a matter of weeks. To add to the already huge amount of stress, Mama Joyce and Todd’s mother almost come to blows!

While hosting Todd’s mother at their house before the wedding, Todd’s mother and Mama Joyce come face-to-face and it gets ugly. Remember when Mama Joyce said on the “RHOA” reunion that Todd’s mother called her a “b*tch?” Now we get to see why.

Clearly, Todd's mother is NOT to be messed with.

We will also see Kandi and her friend Carmen have a heart-to-heart after a rumor circulated (we’re assuming by Mama Joyce) that she and Todd slept together and also catch Apollo giving “prenup advice” to Todd after Kandi serves him the agreement the night before their nuptials.
 

Peep the sneak peek below:

Photos: BRAVO

Regina Hall got extra glammed up for the newest cover of UPSCALE magazine. She dished to the magazine on Kevin Hart demanding she work in a thong during sex scenes. Check her cover and read the deets when you go inside…

About Last Night actress Regina Hall is gracing the cover for the May 2014 issue of UPSCALE Magazine and she looks absolutely gorgeous. The hilarious rom-com was a huge success at the box office landing in the #2 spot after it’s debut. Woot!

The 43-year-old actress talked about working with funnyman Kevin Hart (who landed his own cover on GQ) and deal breakers when it comes to dating. We all know how frustrating dating can be...

On working w/ Kevin Hart:
“Kevin [Hart] has this thing about panties. He only allows thongs! Every time we’re doing a scene, he’s like, ‘I can’t do this with Regina’s granny panties!’ And I’m like, ‘I don’t have to have a string up my ass to shoot a scene every day, Kevin and this is what this is going to be!’ We’re like family and I think that’s why we work so well together. We can have so much fun when we’re doing love scenes because there’s never any extra underlying agenda.”

On dating:
“That’s the deal-breaker… If someone looks at me and is like ‘you can’t wear sweats…’ that’s not to say I won’t make efforts. Every woman wants to be beautiful for her man. I just don’t want to be looking like I’m getting ready into walk to a photo shoot all the time.”

Speak Regina!

In other news…

Regina recently teamed up with Verizon, for their “It's Up to Me” campaign, launched to help raise awareness during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in the month of April. Regina urges drivers to stop texting while driving and to keep their eyes on the road to avoid being involved in a distracted driving accident.
 

Nice.

Photos: UPSCALE 

Porsha Williams isn't keeping quiet about her legal woes involving Kenya Moore.  Fresh off telling Us Weekly about Kenya's bullying tactics (as she saw it), she hit up "The View" today--in a tight fitting red dress and Louboutin heels--to give her side of that story to that epic "RHOA" reunion brawl...

Porsha revealed why she thought Kenya Moore was imply being a bully on Part 1 of the reunion show that ended up with Porsha yanking Kenya's hair and them brawling on the ground.  And since Porsha was asked not to return for the rest of the reunion show, she's speaking her piece in the media.

The "Flatline" singer told the ladies of "The View" today that she (and her lawyer) saw Kenya's scepter as a weapon--seeing that it was super heavy and metal.  And that being shoved all in your personal space over and over again is provoking.

When Sherri Shepherd asked Porsha the question about her signing up for this, since she knew what the reality show was about....Porsha said she did NOT sign up for a mugshot and a simple battery charge.'

As for whether she is suing Kenya back for her part in the brawl...she is heavily considering it with her lawyer.

Porsha, spotted above out in NYC on Tuesday, did maintain that she regrets how she handled the situation, and that she let Kenya's provoking behavior get to her.  She also revealed she had dealt with bullying in elementary school and beyond.

Check out the full video below:

The Randomness:

1. Sterling claims he WON'T sell the Clippers.  STORY

Photo: Porsha's IG, WENN/Splash

Well...this is odd.  V. Stiviano, who has come to be known as the married Donald Sterling's girlfriend who was the other voice on the leaked racist audio that got Sterling banned from the NBA on Tuesday, is now dropping her own bombs.  Deets inside about what she said about Sterling...

While this chick continues to parade around in front of her home in a metallic sun visor covering her face....Tuesday she actually did so on roller skates and with a camera (above)...she is speaking via her lawyer about the the outcome of that leaked audio.

Her lawyer Mac Nehoray, on her behalf, told theL.A. Times once again that V. is NOT the person who leaked the audio.  But, he says SOMEONE did for money.

He said that “someone released it for money” but it wasn’t Stiviano. “My client is devastated that this got out,” he said.

And about NBA Commish Adam Silver's ruling to ban Clippers owner Don Sterling from all parts of the NBA for life, she said she's "very saddened."  Alrighty then.

But then, get this.   V.'s lawyer says she never had ANY type of romantic involvement with Sterling. 

The attorney also said that Stiviano and Sterling never had any sort of romantic relationship and descriptions of her as his mistress in a lawsuit filed by Sterling’s wife are false.

Sterling’s wife, Rochelle, sued Stiviano last month in an effort to reclaim a $1.8-million apartment, luxury autos and cash Sterling gave her.

Yes, this was actually said.  We guess the bag-load of Instagram pics of V. showing off her super expensive gifts (that we're willing to bet are from Don) and her pics of herself attending the games with Don in his private suites and beyond...are just a show of acquaintanceship?  Not to mention the very deliberate and open images of them sitting together courtside at games.  And the fact she was on the audio seemingly very comfortable with pouring him juice and ordering workers (it seemed they were workers) around at home just shows their...friendship?

Oh, ok.

And if that $1.8 million apartment and autos were gifted to her buy Sterling, how is she being sued for embezzlement?

Oh, by the way, a few of her "friends":

Supahead and Pimp Don Magic Juan?  It's all coming together now....

This entire story is as nutty as this chick.  And her status with Sterling may not matter at all anymore...

Photos: Snoop's IG/Karrine's IG

In new allegations, former "Scandal" star Columbus Short is accused on ransacking his wife's home while The-Dream's baby mama says he assaulted her.  More inside....

According to TMZ, Columbus Short's estranged wife Tanee claims he ransacked their home over Easter.

Despite a restraining order, Tanee says Columbus broke a door off its hinges, ripped off her bed sheets and left on all the lights. She says this made her fear for her safety and the safety of their 2-year-old daughter.

For now, Columbus has not spoken out about the latest allegation and we're sure his main focus now is find a new job.

P.S. We'll miss him on "Scandal."

In other news....

The- Dream (shown above with older sons Christian and London Nash) has been accused of assault by his baby mama Lydia Nam. TMZ reports that police in New York want to question The-Dream about a report Lydia field in November 2013, where she claims he allegedly punched, kicked, and strangled while she was pregnant in April 2013!

Reps for The-Dream told TMZ the allegations are bogus. They insist Lydia is a vengeful woman who's plotting to use this "case" as a way to extend her visa in the U.S.

A little backstory....law enforcement sources say The-Dream was arrested for a separate domestic violence incident (involving Lydia) last June in Newport Beach, CA ... but she refused to press charges, so the D.A. rejected the case.

SMH.....we'll keep you posted.

Photos via Columbus Short's Facebook/Getty

Zoe Saladana was spotted boo'd up with her husband Marco Perego at the AOL NewFronts.  See pics and get the deets on her new show inside....

Rosemary's Baby star Zoe Saldana stepped out in FALL 2014 blue and white separates from Roksanda Ilincic for the 2014 AOL NewFronts at Duggal Greenshouse in New York City yesterday.

Shown above with sisters Cisley Saldana and Mariel Saldana (in a gorgeous cobalt maternity dress), Zoe attended the upfront to announce their new show "My Heroes."  "My Heroes" is produced by Cinestar, a production company started by the Saldana sisters. 

Zoe spoke to the audience about "My Heroes" which AOL called'...an uplifting show featuring celebrities paying a surprise tribute to one person who changed their life by giving them an over-the-top, heart-felt surprise.'

While at the NewFronts, Zoe caught up with fellow celebs Mike Epps and Nicole Richie.  Nicole also hosts an AOL show, "#CandidlyNicole"

Following the NewFronts, Zoe and her gorgeous husband Marco celebrated her and her sisters' production company, Cinestar, with a private dinner attended by designer Prabal Gurung.

 
Photos via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America/AOL

T.I. and The Game were involved in a nasty standoff with LAPD at the Supperclub last night.  Watch what went down inside....

Last night, rappers T.I. and The Game were involved in a nasty verbal confrontation with the LAPD outside of the Supperclub.  The standoff arose after two members of T.I. and The Game's entourage were denied entry into the Supperclub.  The "denied" fellas were then assaulted by the club's security (see video #1).  

After the fight, T.I. and The Game emerged from the club, mistakenly believing that their friends had been assaulted by the LAPD.  This led to their standoff (see video #2).  Once, T.I. realized that the Supperclub security were at fault and NOT the LAPD, they shifted their anger towards the club.  

According to TMZ, the 2 injured men were taken to LAPD's Hollywood division but no one wanted to file charges. Neither The Game nor TI have said anything about the incident on social media.

SMH...just another day in the hood? 

#1

In today’s edition of “When Ballers Do DUMB Things” we have Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston getting caught stealing. But guess what he stole? CRAB LEGS! We’re not making this up. Read the deets inside…

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has some serious explaining to do. He has been on a career high after being awarded the Heisman Trophy and winning the BCS championship; BUT, now he’s caught up in yet another legal issue.  The star quarterback was busted in Florida last night at a local grocery store for allegedly stealing…crab legs!

Was he really that hungry he had to steal seafood? Apparently so. A citation was issued to Jameis after sources say he stole some crab legs as he left from Publix Super Market.

A source close to the Tallahassee Police department revealed to Tomahawk Nation, "He got an adult civil citation. If he completes the sanctions it will never show up on his record. They commonly give them to juveniles on first criminal offenses. They are now doing it for minor misdemeanors for adults to lower crime rate."

You may have heard about Jameis' other run in with the law.....he was accused of raping a woman but was later found not guilty.

Sighs…

Photos: Getty
 

Pharrell was a man about town yesterday, hitting two high profile events in New York City.  See him make a "Mickey Mouse Band-Aid" look trendy inside and see EJ Jonson, Frank Ocean and others...

Last night, Pharrell and his wife Helen Lasichanh attended the TIME 100 Gala for TIME's 100 most influential people in the world issue at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Pharrell (rocking a trendy Mickey Mouse Band-Aid) was chosen as one of the TIME 100 (which features Beyonce on the cover). 

Frank Ocean was among the guests.  Next Monday, Frank will perform at the Met Gala.  

"Orange Is The New Black" star Laverne Cox looked amazing in her copper-colored dress.

TV personality Alicia Quarles was there.

CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King was there.

Across town.......

Pharrell left the TIME 100 event to head down to Webster Hall for Sprint Sound Sessions where he performed "Happy" and other hits.

Chanel Iman was there.

Alek Wek showed off her gorgeous legs.

EJ Johnson rocked a fur, a veil, and a red lip.

Mel B attended. 

Actress Kat Graham gave a few sexy looks for the paparazzi.

Photos via Ben Gabbe/Ben Barritt/Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images North America
 

Lil Kim played a trick on her fans, to find out how hardcore they really are. Meanwhile, Keke Wyatt has a new digital single “Fall In Love.” See Kimmy in disguise and check out Keke’s new music when you go inside…

Lil Kim wanted to find out what her fans really thought of her and to see just hardcore they really are, so she dressed up in disguise for Oxygen’s “Celebrities Undercover,” season finale, hosted by Wendy Williams.

In last night’s episode, Kimmy Blanco got made up as a pregnant Indian woman by the name of Jamilla, then stood in the VIP line amongst her fans. Fans in line thought they were attending a private listening party but little did they know, the Queen Bee was standing right next to them, listening to every word they said.

Of course there was an accomplice to rile up the crowd in which her fans almost got into a heated argument over young kids listening to Kim’s lyrics. Once the accomplice was snatched up by security, Kimmy starts to act like she’s going into labor, rolling on the ground and screaming for help before revealing her true identity.

Check out Kimmy in action below:

Ha!

And in music news…

 “R&B Divas: Atlanta” star Keke Wyatt is hitting the music scene with a new single, “Fall In Love” and a new self-titled digital EP, which is scheduled to drop on May 6th.

After being absent from the R&B world for awhile, Keke is now ready to deliver new music she believes will show people “the real Keke Wyatt.”

“My team and I are really excited about the release of my new single and EP,” says Keke.

Keke believes her new EP will show a reflection of who she is today and also the things she has experienced in her past through music. She’s looking to appeal to her core fan base but also broaden her reach to appeal to a bigger audience by venturing into different musical styles.

Listen to “Fall In Love” below:

You can purchase the single “Fall In Love” on iTunes here and her new self-titled EP Ke’ Ke’ drops May 6th.

BONUS:

Grammy Award winning singer Fantasia also went undercover for the Oxygen show, but Fanny’s fans weren’t as “hardcore” as Kim’s fans.

Fanny was hit with brutal honesty when some fans voiced their opinions on if her success came from her raw talent or her sympathetic story. One fan said the only reason she gained notoriety on “American Idol” was because of her sob story about growing up.

Check the clip:

Photos: OXYGEN

Friends Serena Williams and Kim Kardashian decided to grab lunch today in Paris.  And if rumors are true that Kim & Kanye are getting married this week (the legal courthouse ceremony), that may be why Kimmy is in Paris today.

See their candids inside…

After winning her 7th Sony Open last month, Serena Williams caught up with friend Kim Kardashian in Paris for a lunch date at L'Avenue restaurant today.

Dressed in a denim shirt and skin-tight jeans Kim K and Serena, dressed in all black, walked side-by-side as they made their way to the Parisian restaurant to wine and dine, since Kim is reportedly prepping to marry fiancé Kanye West. It’s rumored the two will wed this week in an official courthouse-like ceremony, and will have a full blowout bash next month.  They've already filed heir marriage licenses.
 

The tennis champ has been living it up since her Sony Open win, flaunting her toned bikini bod and natural "ass"ets in Miami recently.

Serena’s dad Richard Williams is gearing up to release his new book “Black and White: The Way I See It," revealing he will never return to Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, after he and his family were booed and subjected to racial slurs during a tennis match. Venus and Serena have boycotted Indian Wells since the incident in 2001.

Serena did enter the 2014 Indian Wells tennis tournament but later withdrew due to a back injury sustained in the Australian Open. Although her dad vowed he would never go back, he says it’s up to Serena whether she would ever play there again and he would support her decision no matter what.

"I would never go back. She [Serena] was taught to make terrific decisions. Any decision she makes, I would be behind, 1,000 percent," said Richard.

His book is reported to be released on May 6th.

Photos: FAMEFLYNET/KCS Presse / Splash News
 

Will Sheree Whitfield find herself holding a peach again?   Get the deets on Sheree's possible "RHOA" comeback inside....

It's time for a comeback!  Miss Lawrence, star of BRAVO's "Fashion Queens" and one of Kenya Moore's besties posted a pic of Instagram with Sheree Whitfield and it has PEACHTREE St. buzzing!  He captioned "Dont Gag! The real REUNION last night at the wedding was of me and @shereewhitfield stay tuned! #funtimes #show #leeegandary."

Apparently, Sheree Whitfield was spotted filming scenes with Miss Lawrence and Derek J for part of Kandi Burruss's BRAVO wedding special.  In addition to Kandi's spinoff, the streets, according to Funky Dineva, are also saying we can expect to see Sheree REINTRODUCED on "RHOA."  We reached out to RHOA producers and we're told they could not confirm nor deny. 

All we can say is Kenya....Nene....Porsha....Cynthia....Phaedra...

THE ORIGINAL IS BACK!

Photo via Sheree Whitfield Instagram

Lil Mo, along with her new boo Karl “Dynamite” Dargan, made a stop by The Breakfast Club and in true Mo style, she bought plenty of foolery to the interview. Find out what she said about getting an abortion last year, cheating on her husband, threesomes, Christianity and more inside…

Yesterday, “R&B Divas: LA” star Lil Mo and her professional boxer boyfriend from Philly Karl “Dynamite” Dargan (pictured above in NYC recently) hit up Power 105 with The Breakfast Club and Mo kept it all the way “hood.”

The “R&B Diva” dished on her estranged husband Philip Bryant (she’s done!), her new boo Dynamite and his kids (he has 3), cheating on her husband (she knew it was over so she cheated), on getting an abortion after getting pregnant by her estranged husband (gasp), participating in threesomes and so much more.

Here are the highlights:

On her break-up with estranged husband Philip Bryant:
Philip Bryant texted her in December saying he was going to send her the divorce papers but sent it to the wrong residence. Mo said she was ready to get her last name back so she filed herself.

On being celibate after being separated from her husband:
“I was dry!”

On Dynamites kids:
He has 3 kids so that makes 7 kids total between the two.

On how they met:
Mo & Dynamite have known each other since 2003 (when he was just 18 years old) when Dynamite was hanging out with Philly rapper Beanie Sigel.

On cheating on her husband:
Mo admitted to cheating on her husband Philip because she knew it was over between them. She said her woman’s intuition told her Philip was cheating so she did her. She also admitted she and her husband would have threesomes with other women and during one of their sessions she realized Philip was cheating on her.

On aborting her husband’s baby:
“My situation has been dead since last May. On May 5th I had to get an abortion. I was pregnant again. He just kept on trying to get me pregnant and do dumb stuff.”

On Foxy Brown getting Mo & Kelly Price back cool again:
Foxy called up Mo and told her they needed to squash their beef and be Christian women and make amends. Mo called Kelly up and apologized and now they’re cool.

On this season of “R&B Divas: L.A.”:
We won’t see Dynamite on the new season but we will get to see Mo with her kids.

On "LAHH ATL" star Mimi Faust:
“She’s crazy. Once you show your coochie, you’re done.”

Check out the foolery below:

“R&B Divas: L.A.” premiereson July 10th at 10/9c on TV One.

Photo: The Breakfast Club

Although they made a slight attempt to save face after it was reported Eva Marcille had filed a restraining order on her boyfriend Kevin McCall, it’s now being reported Eva filed for custody of their daughter. And she won. Deets inside…

It looked as if Eva Marcille and Kevin McCall were the perfect couple from the outside looking in, but we found out they had a few skeletons in their closet after Eva filed a restraining order against Kevin.

Last month, the “Top Model” made claims that Kevin kicked down doors and attempted to snatch their daughter, Marley Rae, from her arms during a heated argument. But days after their alleged altercation, Eva posted a family pic of the three of them smiling (above) with the caption, “#familyfirst @marleyraemccall14 @kevinmccall”

NOW… it’s being reported Eva filed for custody of their daughter and a judge granted her motion. Unfortunately for Kevin, he has been denied visitation until their next court hearing. Meaning, he won’t be able to see Marley Rae until then.

A rep for Eva spoke to TMZ saying, "It is unfortunate that life has thrown a curve Into Eva's life but as a responsible parent and adult she's taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of their child and herself."

Eva has been busy posting subliminals via her Instagram:

But now it seems she has found peace:

She captioned, "#peace be still... Took a minute but finally I'm at PEACE. #god is good"

Kevin has remained mum on the situation; mostly posting pictures of an older daughter he has from a previous relationship named Jenesis:

Cute.

Hope these two can work it out for the sake of baby Marley…or not...if Kevin is actually found guilty of those domestic violence claims...

Photos: Eva's IG/Kevin's IG

Since Donald Sterling has been banned from the NBA for life and urged to sell the L.A. Clippers, a few YBF celebs have publicly placed their bid on the NBA team. Find out what they said inside…

Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling can longer show his face at any NBA event, meeting, game etc. for life and has come under pressure to sell the team. Many YBF celebs have announced they would be interested in placing a bid to become the new owner(s) of the NBA team.

Leading the pack, Oprah Winfrey. The media queen has teamed up with a few of her billionaire buddies, David Geffen and Larry Ellison to put in a bid if the squad goes up for grabs.

A spokesperson spoke to ESPN on Oprah’s behalf saying, “Oprah Winfrey is in discussions with David Geffen and Larry Ellison to make a bid for the Clippers should the team become available.”

Although, Lady O wants a piece of the team, she has no interest in running the team.

Mr. Geffen told ESPN,

"Oprah is not interested in running the team,” Geffen said, but notes, “She thinks it would be a great thing for an important black American to own [another] franchise.”

He added,

“The team deserves a better group of owners who want to win. Larry would sooner die than fail. I would sooner die than fail. Larry’s a sportsman. We’ve talked about this for a long time. Between the three of us, we have a good shot.”

But Lady O isn’t the only one looking to place a bid…
 

Diddy, Dr. Dre, Rick Ross, Magic Johnson, Nick Cannon and Floyd Mayweather Jr. also want in.

Hip Hop mogul Diddy hit up Twitter confirming he will always be a Knicks fan but expressed his interest in the Clippers tweeting:

I will always be a Knicks fan, but I am a business man. #DiddyBuyTheClippers#NameYourPrice

— Diddy (@iamdiddy) April 29, 2014

Maybach Music rapper Rick Ross placed a bid on the NBA team, also adding he would like to put a Wings Stop in every major arena tweeting:

I'd be interested investing in @LAclippers !!!! Make It #WingstopArena@WingstopCEO Lets Goooo !!!

— Mastermind (@rickyrozay) April 29, 2014

Lets put @wingstop in every Major Arena --> pic.twitter.com/hHFRxxRXYr

— Mastermind (@rickyrozay) April 29, 2014

Former Lakers’ standout Magic Johnson is interested in owning the Clippers with financial backing from Guggenheim, a global financial services firm. Magic and his Guggenheim partners already own the L.A. Dodgers and NBA Commissioner Adam Silverwelcomed Magic as team owner saying, "Magic Johnson knows he's always welcome as an owner in this league. He's been a part owner in the past of the Los Angeles Lakers and is always welcome and a close friend of the NBA family."

Nick Cannon wants to bring the Clippers to his hometown of San Diego:

I think I'm about to buy The Clippers! Heard I can get them for the Low Low! http://t.co/2WPdHXkUYm

— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) April 26, 2014

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. (who attends many Clippers & Lakers games) told EPSN he’s very interested in placing a bid for the Clippers saying, “I called Al today about that to see if me, Leonard and Al, and hopefully Richard and a couple of other guys, a couple other of my billionaire guys, we can come together and see what we can come up with. Hopefully, we can do it, and it's not just talk.”

And Beats by Dre founder Dr. Dre revealed he’s interested in placing a bid for the team telling TMZ, I’m thinking about it … absolutely.”

Check it:

Let the races begin...

Photos: Getty

Mariah Carey has revealed the title of her forthcoming album.  See the disc's cover art and title inside and watch Lil Wayne in the studio with Drake for their "Believe Me" single.  

Attention lambily, Mariah Carey has announced the title of her 14th studio album ("Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse"), revealed the release date (May 27th) and unveiled the disc's cover art (she looks amazing!) and tracklisting. 

On a personal message she posted on her YouTube channel, Mimi revealed that the album's title was inspired by a self-portrait she drew when was three years old.

“Please don’t judge me for such a simplistic title. Come on, I was only three-and-a-half...It was a creative visualization of how I saw myself with the purity of a child’s heart before it was ever broken...This album is a reflection of some of the peaks and valleys that have made me who I am today I've decided to share it with those of you who actually care and have been here for me through it all.  'Been through a lot but Ive always known me. I am Mariah.'

Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse Tracklisting:

1. “Cry.”
2. “Faded”
3. “Dedicated” (feat. Nas)
4. “#Beautiful” (feat. Miguel)
5. “Thirsty”
6. “Make It Look Good”
7. “You’re Mine (Eternal)”
8. “You Don’t Know What to Do” (feat. Wale)
9. “Supernatural”
10. “Meteorite”
11. “Camouflage”
12. “Money ($ * / …)” [feat. Fabolous]
13. “One More Try”
14. “Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can’t Give Up Now)”
15. “Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse”

Deluxe
16. “It’s a Wrap” (feat. Mary J. Blige)
17. “Betcha Gon’ Know” (feat. R. Kelly)
18. “The Art of Letting Go”

Listen to Mariah's message here:
 

In other upcoming releases...

Lil' Wayne revealed the cover art and title of his upcoming Drake collaboration, "Believe Me."  The song will appear on Tha Carter V and was produced by Boi-1da and Vinylz. Weezy also uploaded a snippet of the song with BTS footage of his studio session with Drake.

See Weezy and Drake in the studio here:

Photos via Mariah Carey's IG

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. blasted his ex-fiancee Shantel Jackson on Facebook, exposing that they broke up because she aborted their twins!  See his post and a pic of the sonogram inside.... 

Although Floyd Mayweather has a highly-anticipated fight against Marcos Maidana scheduled for Saturday, it appears that he's already throwing blows....but they're hitting his ex-fiancee Shantel Jackson!  On Facebook a post (that he quickly deleted), he revealed that he broke up with Shantel because she aborted their twins!
 

But he didn't stop there.....

He posted an actual sonogram!  Now....we don't know if Floyd is being vindictive or just really up in his feelings, but something about this just seems dead wrong.

Over on Shantel's social media outlets, she has not addressed Floyd's accusations, but she did post a pic of her new Instagram boo Nelly. 

She captioned, "Look up MO say cheese... Lol You encourage me to smile and laugh through all my BS. Thank You. #Realfriend P.S You are truly a comedian. LMAO... !!!"

SMH.....Nelly may have a hard time helping Shantel laugh through Floyd's latest outburst. 

UPDATE:

Floyd is still jabbing Shantel online.  He just posted a #tbt pic of Shantel pre-surgery. SMH......

Photo via Shantel's Instagram/Floyd's Instagram/Getty/HowardStern.com 

Things seem to be heating up rather quickly between Tae Heckard and her new boo Brandon Jennings. Tae has been sporting a huge rock on her wedding ring finger. Are they getting married? Deets inside…

Since going public with their relationship, model/actress Tae Heckard and her NBA baller boyfriend Brandon Jennings may have taken their relationship to the next level.

The two were spotted partying hard at ToXic Day Party in Hollywood a few weeks ago and you could clearly see Tae did NOT have a huge rock on her left ring finger. Since then, Brandon has been posting a slew of pics of Tae on his Instagram page and now a big diamond ring is sitting pretty on her wedding ring finger.
 

Although Tae and Brandon were in some weird “love square” with Nelly and Ashanti, they are happily pursuing their relationship, not caring what anyone has to say about it. Brandon posted the pic above with the caption, “We don't care. What you think!!!”

Hmm...kinda sucks to be Teyana Taylor right now. She was once engaged to Brandon and she and Tae were friends. We’re not sure if the two ladies are still friends, but it would probably be kinda awkward being around your “friend” after she allegedly got engaged to her ex-fiancé.

And it looks like they will make their official engagement announcement in a photoshoot for Frontrow Couture. The couple both posted BTS pics of their shoot with Tae saying,“@ifrontrow FW14 coming soon”

We shall see….

Photos: Tae’s IG/Brandon’s IG
 

It’s a celebration! Master P brought in his 44th birthday with a dinner date with his kids. Plus, Mariah Carey& Nick Cannon celebrated their twins' 3rd birthday. See the cute family pics inside…

No Limit Forever Records CEO Master P turned 44-years-old on Tuesday and he and his children hit up Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.

P’s kids Lil Romeo, Cymphonique Miller, Tytyana Miller, Hercy Miller, Vercy Miller (Young V), Veno Miller, Italy Miller, Inty Miller and Mercy Miller came out to celebrate with their pops.
 

P went all out with a custom handmade Versace cake (which we hear cost $10,000) dripping in edible gold. The cake featured a Versace gold and diamond medallion, a gold and diamond Versace ring and an iced out diamond encrusted Versace Medallion Center piece. Check it:

Nice.

On a not so happy note, P is currently battling with his estranged wife Sonya Miller, after she made claims the rapper kidnapped their kids and  filed an emergency custody order against him.

In another attempt to blast her husband, she also made claims that she was forced to get on public assistance to get by because P stopped giving her money.

The record company CEO had enough of his estranged wife's antics and posted videos of him talking to his children about his wife’s drug and alcohol problems. He revealed that if she would just get herself clean and be a good mother to his children, she can have anything she wants.

In other family celebrations...
 

On yesterday, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and “Dem Babies” Monroe & Moroccan celebrated two monumental occasions. Monroe and Moroccan turned 3-years-old and Mariah & Nick celebrated 6-years of wedded bliss.

Last year, the Cannons renewed their vows on their anniversary with a storybook wedding at Disneyland and also celebrated the twins’ 2nd birthday at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Looks like this year they are keeping it low-key, enjoying intimate family time in their home.
 

Dem Babies riding clean in their new luxury rides.

Nick captioned, "He's Run and I'm DMC!"

Too cute.

Photos: INF/Splash News/Nick’s IG