In today's rumor control, Wendy Williams address the folks who swear she was born a man and Nick Cannon clears up the Richard Pryor biopic rumors.  More inside....

Wendy Williams reads her Twitter and Facebook comments.  And she knows that there's a running joke that she was born a man.  But guess what....she's not bothered! In fact... she says it's made her stronger.  

While promoting her new stand-up comedy show"Lipshtick" in Las Vegas (July 11th), Wendy revealed that the show will touch on her tortured childhood and rumors that followed her as an adult.

"People do think I was born a man. That is absolutely not [true]. I get it. I've got a strong face, a strong body, I'm 5'11. I wear wigs."

Williams added, "There's no worse way to insult a woman than by saying she looks like a man, but once a woman gets over that, there is no stronger woman."

Bloop.

In other entertainment news...

There's been much speculation that Nick Cannon will be playing Richard Pryor in a planned biopic.  Is it true? Well.....it's just a rumor for now (that he's not going totally out of his way to dispute).  Nick talked to Mario Lopez on EXTRA and said,

“There’s a phenomenal director, Lee Daniels, who did everything from ‘The Butler,’ to ‘Precious.’ He’s assigned to the project, and he’s supposed to direct… He’s a personal friend of mine, and I’ve had the opportunity to kind of read with him, talk about it, but in my mind I’m trying to be the best man for the role. There’s several other people who’d love to play this role, and I’m just saying may the best man get it.”

He added,

“I started growing my hair and doing the look and everything. Crazy, because the rumors started right away… ultimately man, it’s a dream project, who wouldn’t want to be part of that legendary story, that legendary comic? He changed the face of comedy, so I’d love the opportunity.”

Hmmm.....another contender for the role is Marlon Wayans. Who do you think could pull it off best?
 

Photo via ABC

Halle Berry showed off her fun and playful side will promoting "Extant" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night.  Watch the Oscar-winner rolling around in her designer dress inside....

Rocking a sexy 'Avery' colorblocked dress by Astars and Ruthie Davis 'Lourdes' pumps, Halle Berry stopped by "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" to promote her new tv show "Extant" (which is helmed by Steven Speilberg).  Speaking about the show, she told Jimmy, 'It's a lot of work. I had no idea what it was like to shoot a TV series and with a newborn who doesn't sleep through the night.'

Then....Halle reminded us why we fell in love with her. She said 'whatever' to her designer clothes and got down and playful. The fun times included charades, and a "How We Roll" game where she rolled around on a gym mat with Jimmy.
 

Watch Halle and Jimmy show how they "roll":

Halle plays charades:

"Extant" debuts tonight on CBS at 8pm CT.
 

EXTRAS:

1.  Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was just sentenced to 10 YEARS in prison in bribery scandal.   STORY

Photos via Getty

Angela Simmons grabbed her passport and dipped off to a beach (not that) far away for some rest and relaxation. And of course, she kept it hot in an itty bitty bikini. Peep her sexy shots inside…

Ahh the good life. Trekking it to a beautiful island with breath-taking beaches to sun bathe all day and take in the world’s natural beauty….doesn’t get any better.

Fitness fanatic Angela Simmons did just that. Instead of making her way into an office like most people had to do this week, she made her way to the alluring beaches of Barbados and is showing off all of the hard work she puts in...at the gym. She kept calm practicing a little yoga on the beach and cooled off in the pretty blue waters.
 

Angela is currently working on a new fitness project with fitness guru Jeanette Jenkins and her personal trainer. Not sure exactly what she has up her sleeve, but time will tell.

Clearly, whatever her trainer has her doing is definitely paying off.

Fun times.  Looking fab Angela!

Photos: Angela's IG

Chris Brown and Draya partied it up last night in L.A. while Rihanna was busy working in the studio in NYC. Peep their candids inside…

After shopping with friends on Melrose Avenue, Chris Brown and his friends hit up Emerson nightclub in Hollywood last night. Rumors have started circulating yet again about another break-up between the “Loyal” singer and his main chick Karrueche.

Since Breezy was released from jail last month, Kae has been right by his side. But it seems they may have called it quits…or possibly just going through a big argument. Reports say a rift was caused after Chris posted a booty shot of KT on Instagram (we grabbed a shot on IG) and the couple went as far as erasing all pictures of one another on their respective Instagram accounts. Sighs...

But we know how Chris & Kae do. One minute they’re “broken up” and the next, it’s all hugs, kisses & I love you’s. So we shall see...
 

And in NYC...

Rihanna was prancing around New York City in a pink nightgown and sneakers yesterda.  She went out in this to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Germany & Brazil before hitting the studio.

Guess Rih is really going for comfort in and out of the bed. Gotta love her.

And back in L.A.....

Draya hit the L.A. streets and made her way to Supperclub for hosting duties at the club’s annual all white party.

The “BBW LA” star kept it sexy in a white curve-hugging mini dress as she made her way inside with her friends.

Draya's co-star Malaysia also came along to party, pouring up some Ciroc to get the party started.

There are rumors that Draya and her boyfriend/Dallas Cowboys baller Orlando Scandrick have called it quits. She took to her Instagram, posting quotes about being single and staying single until someone comes into your life to make it better.

Of course, she took the posts down and then semi-responded with a post which read, “I read the blogs just like you and get the same reaction..like ‘really??...wow I didn’t know any of that stuff about myself’ Everything u read isn't the truth. And we all know, a publicity stunt isn't needed for ratings. #haveaniceday”

We have our thoughts...

Photos: PacificCoastNews/365mediagraphy.com/Draya's IG

Keke Palmer is flourishing in her new gig as the host of her own brand new talk show, "Just Keke", on BET.  We caught up with the YBF chick on the set recently.  And in between the fun and foolery going down between takes, we chopped it up with Keke about some things we've been wanting to know.  Check out our interview inside...

She's a 20-year-old fab chick could totally be every girl's bestie or fun & fly little sister.  On screen, Chicago-area-born Keke Palmer has gone from kicking ass in spelling bees to portraying a member of an iconic girl group to starring in a hit Nickelodeon sitcom to hosting her very own talk show. 

YBF's L.A. Correspondent Lauren Smith headed to the L.A. set of the singer/actress' new "Just Keke" talk show to chit chat about her groundbreaking new show (she's the youngest talk show host EVER), who SHE thinks should play Aaliyah (at one point, it was herself), why she's not falling under that child star curse, and everything else.

And in between Keke dancing HARD to Beyonce in between takes (above) on the cozy living room-style set, we had this little convo:

YBF: Your audience is young, hip and you become very involved in the stories of your audience. What made you choose this type of setting for your show?
KP: Because of what I was going through. I thought that a lot of times people thought because of the blessings I received in my career that maybe things were easier for me. I thought it would be easier of service to them [audience] to expose that everything wasn’t so easy for me. I wanted to allow it to be a place where they can realize that don't judge yourself by where you are in life because you can get anywhere you want to be if you just believe in yourself. The only difference between me and you is that I believe. It's not that I don't have a perfect life or that I don't have issues and things that I don't like about myself. It's just that I accept them. And that's what allows me to do all the things that I want.

YBF: You started your career as a child actor. What attributes to your success and overcoming the ‘child star curse?’
KP: It’s hard for me to really say. I think what has allowed me to not have so much judgment put on me in the media is when you think about Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus or Macaulay Culkin they hit so big so quickly. I think anytime something like that happens people are definitely more bug-eyed looking at you. I think my rise was a little more of a slower, gradual one. And then on a more personal note, I think my parents have a lot to do with who I am and then of course my relationship with God. [My parents] taught me to have one on my own independently. I think that's the main reason why I decided to stay on the straight and narrow, not just as a child actor, but as a human being in general. It's because of my relationship with God.

YBF: Which biopic are you more excited to see? Aaliyah or Whitney Houston?
KP: Ohh. You know that's not fair girl! I love Whitney and Aaliyah for very different reasons. I'm really excited about Aaliyah just because I've been dying to see it for so long. I'm excited about the Whitney too but I think maybe just a little bit more Aaliyah because I thought it was never going to happen. But I do have a difference in opinions about it now that Zendaya is no longer in it.  Also because the family is not involved, so that must mean they're probably not going to use the real music and all those other things that come into place. If the family is not involved, I feel like it's not going to be done right. So I have mixed feelings on that. The Aaliyah story itself is one that I've been dying to see for a long time. But if its not being done the right way, it kind of puts a damper on things. But I'm excited about the Whitney story because it's Angela Bassett's directorial debut. I started my career with her so that's exciting for that reason too.

YBF: Who would you like to see play Aaliyah?
KP: I can't say if there would be anybody I could really see playing Aaliyah. I think anyone that's blessed enough to get the role to play it, I think they can play it, because if it was given to you, it was meant for you to do. I feel like there's no mistakes. Everything happens for a reason. But I can't say that there's a face that I can say. For a long time I felt as though I could do it. But then when I heard the movie was coming out and I didn't really think about going for the project because I just came off the TLC movie and I thought it was too much. And I'm not trying to play everybody and be in everyone's biopic I think that's a little bit much. But for years I thought oh that's the story I want to play but like I said, as time goes on, other things come along and come into play and i ended up saying if it happens, it happens. At this point I don't know. I'm looking for whoever is going to play it and I'll be watching the movie because I'm a big Aaliyah fan.

YBF: Who would be your #MCM...or who's your everyday crush if you're in a relationship?
KP: Okay. If I say this I just hope that nothing crazy happens. (laughs) But If I had to pick a man crush right off the top of my head it would have to be YG. I'm not in a relationship but I'm single. I'm dating. Which is weird for me because I'm not the dating type. I've always been the type where I'm just like let me get a boyfriend and stay focused on that because it's kind of like I have this simple midwestern vibe to me. I'm not really like I want to talk to a lot of people all at once. It was always very taboo to me. But we're young, we have options and I don't say go around screwing every guy. At the end of the day that's up to you. I wouldn't suggest it. I would say date enjoy yourself see what you like and what you don't like because that's what I'm doing now. I'm learning how to date and see what I like and not just try to hold onto the first guy I meet and think is cool. It might be another guy I like more. So I'm kind of just dating and seeing how things go.

"Just Keke" airs daily on BET at 5p ET during this initial 4-week run.

Pics & Interview: YBF L.A. Correspondent Lauren Smith/TheYBF.com

The reunion episode of "R&B Divas Atlanta" concludes tonight with Angie Stone storming off the set (and allegedly quitting the show) and Monifah throwing some serious shade at Nicci Gilbert.  More inside....

We have two more sneak peeks from the reunion show for "R&B Divas Atlanta".  In the clips below, Keke Wyatt and Monifah express their feelings toward Nicci Gilbert, and Angie Stone storms off set.

Why did Angie storm off? Sources tell TheYBF.com that Wendy asked a question about her boyfriend/manager Ashanti Graves  that got Angie all hot and bothered.  The microphone came off....and off the stage she went.  DIVA style! 

Angie storms off....

Monifah IS NOT a "Nicci Gilbert" fan...

The "R&B Divas Atlanta" Reunion Special airs tonight at 10:00 PM ET on TV One.

In new music releases, Elle Varner drops "Don't Wanna Dance" with A$AP Ferg while Future teams with Nicki Minaj for "Rock Star."  Listen to both inside and watch Elle clear up the rumors about Meek Mill.

After a long wait, Elle Varner has finally delivered the first single from her sophomore album 4 Letter Word.  It's called "Don’t Wanna Dance” featuring A$AP Ferg.  Speaking of the album, she told Rap-Up that her new disc is “...an open letter. It’s my heart. It’s my feelings. It’s my growth,” Elle said of the follow-up to her 2012 debut Perfectly Imperfect. “I talked about a lot of the coming-of-age things that girls go through and now I’m a young woman and going through different stuff, so you’ll hear about it.”

As far as the new single goes, it uses a sample of Kanye West’s“We Don’t Care” and focuses on a chick who's partying with friends, BUT wishes she was home with bae.

In other Elle news, you'll recall that Elle posted a pic of Meek Mill on IG and it got K. Michelle, her good friend who apparently was low key datign Meek, all up in her feelings. During her Revolt interview, Elle said she's not dating Meek, but he's a good guy.   "Let's just say he's a great guy, I love his music I'd be happy to work with him. And who knows you might see on that album."

Listen to "Don't Wanna Dance" Featuring A$AP Ferg:

Elle dishes on Meek Mill at 3:57...

In other new music.....

Future's latest release is "Rock Star" featuring Nicki Minaj.  Relying heavily on a sample of George Michael’s 1984 hit “Careless Whisper,” the DJ Clue-produced song, was left off of Future’s HONEST album because George didn't clear it. Never fear....we've got clearance to share with you!  

Listen to "Rock Star":

By the way, Nicki revealed she wrote her verse a year ago.

Photos via Future's Instagram/Elle Varner

There’s a new twist in the story of another woman coming forward claiming Matthew Knowles is the father of her child. It appears, Solange knows the chick but never know her “friend” was sleeping with her father. Deets inside….

With all of the drama surrounding Matthew Knowles and the first woman who claimed he fathered her child, the former Destiny’s Child manager is now being accused yet again of fathering another child (a girl) with a 30-year-old Houston woman.

We told you the motherof his 4-year-old alleged daughter is named TaQoya Branscomb. She’s a 30-year-old “lingerie model” turned realtor who just so happens to have known Matthew’s daughter, Solange. According to TMZ, TaQoya and Solange (above) hit up nightclubs and bars together in Houston on several occasions. They allegedly met through a stylist in 2008.

To make matters worse, Matthew allegedly knew Solange was hanging out with TaQoya! Solo never had a clue of what was going on behind her back. Sighs…

TaQoya’s daughter was born in 2010, which is the same year Tina Knowles filed for divorce. Now TaQoya wants Papa Knowles to take a DNA test. She’s also requesting child support and money for her attorney fees.

Discuss amongst yourselves...we have no words.

Photo: TMZ

"R&B Divas ATL " star Angie Stone is accusing her longtime boyfriend/manager Ashanti Graves of cheating with a "R&B Divas staffer! Get the messy deets inside...

The BIGGEST scandal concerning the R&B Divas Atlanta wasn't caught on film.  According to sources close to Angie Stone, she is accusing her boyfriend/manager Ashanti Graves (who appeared on the show with her) of having an affair with a member of the R&B Divas production crew.  Messy.

Apparently, the "alleged" affair got Angie fired up and she DID NOT sweep it under the rug.  TheYBF.com was told that she's spoken openly about the alleged affair with several people inside and out production.  Also, Angie produced receipts (e.g. phone records) to substantiate her beliefs.  A second source, who's VERY close to Angie, also confirmed that the couple has parted ways....

Perhaps this explains why Angie was on edge during the reunion show?!

Photos via TVOne

Rihanna rocked some nose bling as she stepped out for her brother's album release party last night.  Find out who she partied with inside.... 

Rihanna was spotted leaving VIP Room NYC last night where she attended an album release party for her brother Rorrey.

Rihanna's "street style" look included a pair of Converse, a bucket hat and a nose ring (which we don't often see her wearing).

Outside of a few street candids, Rihanna has been keeping a surprisingly low profile these days.  We do know she dipped out of the same studio as Kanye Westa few days ago.  Maybe they're working on something? 

Rorrey, whose new mixtape is named Intolerable Cruelty, was happy to see his famous sister.  He tweeted, "Look who pulled through @ #VIProom."

NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire stepped out to support the Fentys.

NY Giants BALLer Victor Cruz was seen outside of the club holding onto his big baseball bat.  Hmm.....looks like he should play BALL for NY Yankees instead.  It's a handful.

Photos via Splash News/Rorrey's Instagram

The 2014 Emmy  Award nominations were revealed today and several YBF faves are on deck.  Find out what Kerry, Idris, Angela, and Don were nominated for inside.... 

The list of nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards was released today and several of our most talked about YBFers were honored for their artistic achievements.

Angela Bassett, starred on “American Horror Story: Coven”, which picked up 17 nods, including one for Outstanding Supporting Actress; Kerry Washington (of course) was nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Scandal"; and Laverne Cox, “Orange is the New Black” grabbed a nod for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy and "Outstanding Comedy Series" making her the first out transgender individual to be nominated for an Emmy award; Don Cheadle“House of Lies” for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Idris Elba's series "Luther" was nominated for Outstanding Miniseries and he picked up a nod for Lead Actor in a Drama; Cicely Tyson for Lead Actress in a Drama, “The Trip to Bountiful”; Chiwetel Ejiofor for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries for "Dancing On The Edge"; Joe Morton for Outstanding Guest Actor for "Scandal"; Uzo Adubafor Outstanding Guest Actress for "Orange Is The New Black"; Wynton Marsalis for Outstanding Children's Program with "A Young Arts Masterclass"; Whoopi Goldberg for Outstanding Narrator with "Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley" See the full list here.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Michelle Dockery, “Downton Abbey” (PBS)

Claire Danes, “Homeland” (Showtime)

Robin Wright, “House of Cards” (Netflix)

Kerry Washington, “Scandal” (ABC)

Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife” (CBS)

Lizzy Caplan, “Masters of Sex” (Showtime)

Outstanding Comedy Series

“The Big Bang Theory” (CBS)

“Louie” (FX)

“Modern Family” (ABC)

“Veep” (HBO)

“Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)

“Silicon Valley” (HBO)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”

Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes”

Don Cheadle, “House of Lies” (Showtime)

Louis C.K., “Louie” (FX)

William H. Macy, “Shameless” (Showtime)

Ricky Gervais, “Derek” (Netflix)

Outstanding Miniseries

“American Horror Story: Coven” (FX)

“Fargo” (FX)

“The White Queen” (Starz)

“Bonnie and Clyde” (A&E, Lifetime, History)

“Treme” (HBO)

“Luther” (BBC America)

Outstanding Television Movie

“The Normal Heart” (HBO)

“The Trip to Bountiful” (Lifetime)

“Killing Kennedy” (National Geographic Channel)

“Sherlock: His Last Vow” (PBS)

“Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” (HBO)

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba, “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)

Natasha Lyonne, “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)

Melissa McCarthy, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

Laverne Cox, “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)

Tina Fey, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

Joan Cusack “Shameless” (Showtime)

The Emmy Awards, which will be hosted by Seth Meyers and will take place Aug. 25th on NBC at Nokia Theatre.

Photos via Getty Images

Not only is Khloe Kardashian now French Montana’s main chick in real life, she’s taking the role of leading lady in his new video “Don’t Panic.” Plus, Willow Smith reveals why she opted out of playing “Annie”. Deets inside…

As he gears up for the release of his upcoming sophomore album Mac & Cheese 4, French Montana is getting the visuals ready. And who does he have to help? His boo thang Khloe Kardashian.

Last night, French and Khloe were on the set of French’s DJ Mustard-produced track “Don’t Panic” in NYC, wearing clown masks, toting automatic weapons and black roses. Looks like they were recreating a scene from the new action thriller film, The Purge: Anachry (which drops July 18th).
 

It seems his relationship with KoKo is already paying off for the Moroccan rapper. Recently, he revealed he has Kanye West making an appearance on his upcoming album. The Kardashian hook-up is GOLDEN for French…that is, until Khloe decides she’s done with him.

And in magazines…
 

13-year-old Willow Smith is putting her modeling skills to work for Teen VOGUE’s 2014 August issue. Will & Jada Pinkett Smith’s daughter models her eccentric style donning a tie-deyed tee, her new cropped blonde ‘do and funky retro-styled sunglasses in the spread.

In the issue, the young starlet talked about dropping her role in the “Annie” film (which her father is producing) to go back to middle school. She said,

"To be honest, something inside me was just, like, Don't. I'm very connected with my intuition."

The poised young star also talked about her eclectic style and her blonde hair saying,

"My style is who I am all the time," she says, "and who I am always changes."

"My hair is super-, super-, super-, superhard to destroy," she says with a laugh. "It's a survivor." As for the new shade, she proudly reports: "Blondes do have more fun!"
 

Check out Willow’s full interview here.

Photos: French’s IG/Khloe’s IG/@ravieb/Teen VOGUE

Looks like these two are still going strong. Tae Heckard and her man Brandon Jennings were spotted enjoying a little retail therapy at the Grove in Hollywood. But....what's wrong Tae? Peep their candids inside…

Detroit Pistons player Brandon Jennings took his girl Tae Heckard to the Grove in Hollywood for a mini-shopping excursion. But from the look on Tae's face, she might not have been in the mood.

Nevertheless, Brandon is probably excited about his phenomenal game this past Saturday in the Drew League and decided to do a little shopping to celebrate.

Now that the NBA season is over, players have been given the greenlight to participate in pro-am (professional-amateur) leagues. NBA pros (mostly L.A. natives) often play with Drew League teams during the off-season. And this past Saturday, Brandon put up a cool 57 points against the opposing team.
 

Nice.

Photos: Splash News

We told you Yaya DaCosta Alafia was playing Whitney Houston in the LIFETIME biopic. And now the first official photo of Yaya portraying Whitney has been released! Also, mom-to-be Kelly Rowland stuns in a new campaign for her special edition TW Steel watch. Peep the pics inside…

Whoa! Former “Top Model” chick Yaya DaCosta Alafia is a complete carbon copy of the late iconic singer in the first photo released for the LIFETIME Whitney Houston biopic. Get ready to GAG!

We told you earlier the 31-year-old actresswas cast to play Whitney Houston in the made for TV LIFETIME film. Actress Angela Bassett will be making her directorial debut for the film, which will chronicle the turbulent relationship between the legendary singer/actress with her singer/songwriter ex-husband Bobby Brown.

In the first picture (atop), Yaya recreates Whitney’s iconic 1987 cover of her sophomore album titled, Whitney (above). Yaya put her Top Model skills to work for the photo saying,“I just looked at the picture and did the pose!”

Loves it!
 

TW Steel ambassador Kelly Rowland stuns in a brand new ad campaign for her special edition timepieces. In one of the ads, the fab mom-to-be rocked her black CE4006 (which also comes in pink and blue) timepiece along with a sultry black laced dress and sexy black sandals.

Kelly admits she loves wearing big statement pieces. She said,

“I love the statement wearing a big watch makes and they just get what it is to be fun and stylish at the same time. ”
 

Peep the campaign pics below:

If you're looking to purchase one of Kelly's special edition watches, it'll run you a cool $1,295.00. Check them out here.

Photos: Entertainment Weekly/Kelly's IG

John Legend enlisted wife Chrissy Teigen and Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox to star in his latest video "You & I (Nobody In The World). Watch the clip inside and see why Chrissy thinks social media ruins relationships. 

How do you follow-up the #1 worldwide smash "All Of Me"?  Well....John Legend has an answer.  He's enlisted his supermodel/tv host wife Chrissy Teigen and Laverne Cox, who made history earlier today as the first out Trangender actress to receive an Emmy nomination, to star in "You & I (Nobody In The World)."

Directed by Mishka Kornai, the video co-stars women of all races, ages, and sizes who replace their sad and stoic faces with smiles as they embrace their differences, flaws and all.  It's a moving visual as we watch a cancer patient remove her wig, a topless pregnant woman and Laverne wiping away her makeup.

Alongside the video, John has launched #OperationGirl Charity Challenge, a fundraising campaign for charities focused on women and girls.

Watch "You & I (Nobody In The World)" here:

On Magazine racks....

John's fabulous and funny wife, Chrissy, cover the latest issue of DuJour Magazine.  Inside, the social media savvy model dishes on her new tv gig and also shares her thoughts on social media. 

If you follow Chrissy, you know she has a HUGE presence on Twitter and doesn't mind sharing her thoughts. Surprisingly, she thinks social media is BAD for relationships. Find out why below....

Do you think social media is ruining relationships?

Definitely. It’s ruining relationships that are already in the shitter. I’ve never been in a new relationship during the Instagram era, but I could see myself getting jealous. I can’t imagine having to deal with that stuff.

What’s your favorite John Legend song?

It’s easier to say what my least favorite John Legend song is, honestly. I remember when he was shooting the video for “Green Light” and I was like, ‘This is horrible. This isn’t gonna go anywhere. I hate this song so much.’ There was nothing about it I liked. And then all of a sudden it’s all over the radio. It was his first big radio hit. And I was like, ‘Listen kid, this song’s going nowhere.’ Clearly I don’t know shit. So now I don’t really speak up as much.

What’s something you’ve tried but would never try again?

Eating a raw cashew nut out of the stem. I did it in Brazil and it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. Online there are so many stories of people doing the same thing. You start to hallucinate. I scooped it out with a butter knife, and I ate it and within 10 minutes I was hallucinating. I was seeing purple blobs. Apparently in its raw form, it’s like eating a rare cactus. We were at dinner with people and my eyes started twitching and then my tongue got really slippery—that was the weirdest part—I lost control of my tongue and everyone is like, ‘So where are we going next?’ And I was like, ‘I gotta go.’ So we go home, and I lay on the ground and took all my clothes off and curled in a ball naked. And John was like, ‘What the fuck is going on?’ And I’m cackling laughing and throwing up all over the floor and between my legs while sitting on the toilet. So yeah, I would never do that again. Just Google: I ate a raw cashew nut. You’ll see.

If you could be anybody for a day, who would it be?

I would love to be a first daughter. I have a weird, crazy obsession with first daughters. I would love to know everything that happens behind the scenes. It’s such a cool world to me. I would be Malia or Sasha or Chelsea.

Read the full interview....

Photos via DuJour/Victoria Will

Angela Simmons is brushing up on her “Nae Nae” skills in Barbados, while Will Smith stopped to snap selfies with fans on the beach in Ibiza. Pics and videos inside…

Angela Simmons is steadily living the fab life over in Barbados. The Angela IAM designer is currently hitting up the white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters on the Caribbean Island. And from the looks of her pics, she is really enjoying her summer getaway.

Flaunting her curves in a orange cut-out one piece, the fitness fanatic enjoyed a boat ride and snorkeling with friends.

In a video posted to her Instagram, Angela stops to do the “Nae Nae” before she jumps off of a boat into the ocean. Check out her skills below:

Fun times.

Also on a white sandy beach....

After Earth star Will Smith took a break from in front of the camera for some R&R on a beautiful beach in Ibiza, Spain.

Hitting the seashore solo, Will drew a huge crowd of admirers and surprised one fan, stopping for a quick selfie. Say cheese!

Will is resting up before he begins filming.  The Men In Black 3 star is set to play former Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster. The movie, which is reportedly titledGame Brain, will follow the investigation lead by Dr. Bennet Omalu on football-related brain injuries.

Photos: FAME/Splash/Angela’s IG

Brandy stopped by "Just KeKe" to talk about her classic series "Moesha", while former "RHOA" star Sheree Whitfield laughed it up with J. Cole, Daniel Gibson and others at Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam last night.  More inside...

Brandy, who stars on BET’s “The Game” makes an appearance on “Just Keke” with Keke Palmer today.

For #tbt, Brandy reflects on the classic series "Moesha" and discusses the controversial non-ending of the series.  Fans of the show may remember  that it vanished from the tv lineup before ever solving the mystery of Miles' disappearance.

Also, she talks about working with her idol Whitney Houston.

Brandy on The Ending of "Moesha" and More

Keke: So today my producers have invited someone they say I love, I have no idea who it is, Ireally really don’t. I tried to get them to tell me but they wouldn’t tell me, so surprise guest come on out!

Brandy enters.

Keke: …Ya’ll it’s Throwback Thursday and ya’ll know “Moesha” was my show!

Brandy: I mean I’m a little jealous, I didn’t get as big of a surprise as Michael Ealy but I’m happy to be here.

Keke: You guys, you know when I first met Brandy I was literally like, (singing) “Woke up this morning, a new day is calling, it’s me, it’s me.” … I love you so much, how’s everything been with you?

Brandy: It’s great, I’m just so happy to be here. I’m so proud of you girl, this is just...Cause you know I met her [Keke] when she was so young. Remember when I gave you that journal, your first journal?

Keke: You know I still have that. I wrote in that whole journal. That’s my first journal I ever completed. I remember what you wrote in the top of it. She said, “I am who I am because you are who you are.” I never forgot that…Now, you know I always have a bone to pick with her cause why did ya’ll just leave [“Moesha“] ending with Miles disappeared? What happened Brandy?

Brandy: I don’t know what happened. I don’t know what happened and I feel so bad because, you know, so many of the fans, they’re mad about that and that’s not the way you end a show that’s been on for six years. So, I’m sorry ya’ll.

Keke: When I tell you that I was heart broken that was the last episode Miles just was missing and what happened? We didn’t find out nothing. And I’m sitting here like, wow, that’s the end of the show.

Brandy: And you know that’s something when we don’t know, the cast members didn’t know neither.

Keke: You didn’t know? That’s too much. But then you came out with “Full Moon” and we was cool again…So now you’re starring in “The Game,” how much fun is that? You guys look like you have a lot of fun.

Brandy: We do. We stay laughing. It doesn’t feel like work and, you know, “The Game” is a great cast, I love being a part of it. They really embrace me as the newcomer. I love it, I love it.

Keke: What I love about it is on “Moesha” we always saw you playing the straight man, you were always kind of the one that anchored it and everything like that. But on this show, we get to see you be really funny…I love seeing that side of you it’s a lot of fun.

Brandy: Me too. I love the comedy. I want to keep exploring in that area.

Keke: Yes, we gotta do something together.

Brandy: We should.

Keke: We do. We really really do.

Brandy: Ya’ll heard it here….
 

Watch the Clip here:

“JUST KEKE” airs weekdays at 5pm Et/Pt on BET.

Also in LA.......

Last night, funnyman Tony Rock hosted another installment of All Def Comedy Live presented by Russell Simmons.

Powered by All Def Digital and The Brand Group in Hollywood, CA, Tony entertained Roc Nation artist J. Cole and NBA star/Keyshia Cole ex Daniel Gibson at the theatre. During the show, the fellas posed for pics together backstage.

Guess who! We don't often see ex-RHOA star Sheree Whitfield out and about...but there she was!  We love her braids.

ANTM winner Eva Marcille and her box braids were also in the building.

REVOLT tv personality Lil Twist was there with friends too.   

Photos via BET Networks/TheBrand Group

In case you don’t get a chance to see Beyonce & Jay Z“On The Run,” you’re still in luck! HBO is set to film a concert special. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre is suing Chinese counterfeiters for selling fake "Beats by Dre" headphones and Meagan Good’s husband DeVon Franklin has landed a new production deal with Sony. Deets inside…

In case you weren’t able to see Beyonce and Jay Z live as they trek across the nation and overseas for their “On The Run” tour, HBO has you covered.

The cable network has teamed up with The Carters (yet again) to film the couple’s Paris stops at the Stade de France (on Sept. 12th & 13th) for a HBO special. The show will feature Bey & Jay as they perform over 40 hits from their catalogues.

This isn’t the first time The Carters have linked up with HBO. You’ll recall the “Partition” singer’s Beyonce: X10 (four 10-minute segments from the Mrs. Carter World Tour) airing before new episodes of “True Blood.” Also in 2013, Jay premiered Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film and Bey’s Life Is But a Dream documentary debuted on HBO.

In other entertainment news...

Dr. Dre (who recently made a nice lump sum selling his BEATS to Apple) is laying down the law on Chinese vendors who are selling counterfeit "Beats by Dre" headphones, using his red “b” logo.

According to TMZ, Dre’s company claims various websites based in China are making some serious cash from the fake headphones, raking in an alleged $135 billion (yes, billion) in revenue.

Beats is suing to stop the sale of the fake headphones, to get ownership of the domain names of all the websites selling the fake headphones AND wants all of the profits the counterfeiters have made thus far. Not mad.

And in other news....

Meagan Good’s husband/preacher DeVon Franklin just inked a new production deal with SONY.

The Hollywood film executive’s production company Franklin Entertainment has teamed up with SONY to develop mainstream, inspirational and diverse content for the company’s portfolio of labels.

In the press release about the deal:

DeVon Franklin will transition from his position as senior vice president of Production for Columbia Pictures to a long- term, first-look producing deal with the studio. In his new role, Franklin will continue to develop and produce mainstream commercial material, including projects that are geared towards the urban and faith-based markets. Franklin will work across feature film and television units at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Congrats DeVon!
 

Photos: Splash/INF/Getty

"Pill & Potions" rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on HSN last night to promote her latest fragrance, “Minajesty Exotic Edition." See the pics she shared with fans inside and get the deets on Azealia Banks' departure from Universal Records....

At 12:01amET, Nicki Minaj appeared on HSN to launch her latest fragrance, MINAJESTY Nicki Minaj Exotic Edition.  The midnight showing was her first-ever live appearance on the network.  Before her debut, she posted a few pics on Instagram as she prepped her hair and makeup. "#NickiAtHSNTonight getting my hair done. Who's gonna b watchin????"

She captioned this one,"Lookin for a fuq 2 giv"

For her big debut, Nicki selected a dress by Fuasto Puglisi that showed off her curves, shoes by Versace and jewelry from both Tom Ford & Michael Kors.

In a press release touting the appearance, she explained that the scent was inspired by adventure.

"I am so excited to debut my new fragrance on HSN for the first time. I adore my fans and want to share this experience in a unique way - live, on TV. I hope this fragrance inspires my Barbz to feel positive and fearless. Every girl loves the thrill of adventure. Exotic to me, represents that crazy feeling you get from taking a risk and getting out of your comfort zone."

During her brief apearance, Nicki sold over 5,000 bottles of the exclusive scent.   

Watch Nicki's sales pitch here:

In other music news..... 

"212" rapper Azealia Banks has been released from her record deal with Universal Records.  You'll recall that she signed with Universal in 2012 based on strong underground buzz, but she's failed to produce a hit for the label. 

On Thursday, she tweeted her excitement regarding the departure and hinted at a fresh start with an "indie" label. 

On Instagram, she posted a snarky homage to The Color Purple which may be aimed at her former label or the music industy that's seemingly shunned her.

Although she's currently unattached to a label, Azealia told fans that her next single will be a song called “Wallace.” We'll let you know if and when it drops.

Photos via Nicki's Instagram/Azealia's Insagram

Usher Raymond has launched a campaign to lure LeBron James back to Cleveland.   Find out what he's up to inside and see how French Montana"captioned" Khloe Kardashian's booty shot.

Usher Raymond, who co-owns the Cleveland Cavaliers, wants to bring LeBron James back to the team.  Earlier this week, Usher offered to make a personal call to LeBron, and now, he's created a series of "#BiggerThan #Purpose #Legacy" tweets that he hopes will inspire LeBron to flee Miami.

So far.....Usher's tweets have inspired hundreds of fans to retweet the #hashtags and come up with their own messages for LeBron.  Will it sway his decision?  Time will tell....   

Watch Usher offer to recruit LeBron...

In other news....

French Montana posted a booty shot of Khloe Kardashian on Instagram with the caption ""#asssscap."

The booty shot popped up shortly after Khloe and French wrapped filming his gun-toting video "Don't Panic.  " We suspect that the video for the DJ Mustard-produced track will feature gratuitous shots of Khloe's rear as that seems to be French's favorite part of Khloe's body.  

EXTRAS:

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FOX News personality Stacey Dash raised a few eyebrows when she launched into an attack on Kanye West this week.  Stacey took issue with Kanye ranting at the London Wireless festival about having his picture taken.  During his rant, he compared the paparazzi experience to rape....upsetting Stacey.  Stacey blasted him saying, he should to prison so he could experience rape for himself.

"For Kanye to say 'rape,' maybe he needs to spend some time on Rikers Island. "Go to Rikers for a little while and then he'll know what rape is."  Clearly siding with the photographers, Stacey added, "I don't get celebrities not understanding that the paparazzi are doing their job."  

Hmmm.....Does she have a point? Was Kanye guilty of poor word choice?
 

2.  "Chapplle Show "star Donnell Rawlings arrested for DWI and allegedly driving the wrong way down a one way street. Story.

Photos via Getty/French Montana's IG