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MAGAZINES: Zoe Saldana On DISRESEPCT And Why She's NOT Friends With Her Ex-Boyfriends + Pam Oliver "SIDELINED" To Fox's No. 2 NFL team

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In the latest issue of Marie Claire, Zoe Saldana shares her thoughts on love, disrespect and leaving ex-boyfriends in the past.  See her comments inside and find out how Fox Sports "sidelined" Pam Oliver.  

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Star Wars star Zoe Saldana covers the August issue of Marie Claire where she opens up about her husband Marco Perego and has some very interesting thoughts on leaving the past in the past. Zoe's always entertaining. Here are the highlights....

On her relationship with husband Marco Perego: “I don’t do the ABCs. I do what my heart says, what my heart feels. So from the moment I met my husband, we were together. We knew.”

On the biggest thing she’s learned about relationships:“Not to settle. If you’re not happy with a person, leave. And wait until you find that one person who makes you feel good about yourself every single day and is not expecting you to change, but to grow.”

On disrespect:“I have been in relationships where a man has disrespected me, and I don’t need to be friends with that man anymore. I don’t want to be the one going, ‘I’m cool, because I’m friends with all my exes.’ There’s a reason why you’re called an ex. I crossed you off my list. Moving on. You cross a line, you need to know that you’re going to walk this earth knowing that there’s an individual who has no respect for you.”

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Read more from Zoe's Marie Claire cover story here.

 

 

In sports news.....

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After 19 years as one of the network's top reporters (officially called the No. 1 sideline spot) Pam Oliver has been sidelined to the No. 2 Fox team with Kevin Burkhardt and John Lynch. She's been replaced by the very-blonde Erin Andrews.

This isn't new news to Pam. She's know for a little while. She told SI,

"“To go from the lead crew to no crew was a little shocking,” Oliver said. “I said I wanted to do a 20th year [on the sidelines]. I expressed to them that I was not done and had something to offer. Again, I think it was predetermined coming in. Not at that meeting, but two years ago it was determined that no matter what I did or did not do, a change would be made for this year.”

“Disappointment is not really a word I’d use right now because I’ve had some weeks to process it,” Oliver continued. “I think my emotions during the season will be sadness because I had been around that group for a decade. I will miss all the little things, just from Joe’s impersonations of people and Troy’s bad impersonations of people and all of the running jokes -- that was the hardest part of hearing the news. But you have to move forward and deal with what is on your plate. I went through a range of emotions, but as I speak with you today, disappointment has passed me and I have reached a point of trying to move forward with some sadness."

A few months ago, you'll recall Pam was the subject of thousands of NASTY memes because of some of her "sideline" hairstyles. They often compared her to Chubaka from Star Wars. Tsk Tsk. We're sure this wasn't the sole factor in her re-assignment...but it couldn't have helped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos via  Ronald Martinez/Getty Images


Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Amar’e & Alexis Stoudemire, Michelle Williams, Rocsi Diaz & More Attend Former NFL Player Adewale Ogunleye & Dr. Amira Baker’s Wedding In D.C.

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Over the weekend, ex-NFL star Adewale "Wale" Ogunleye tied the knot in a lavish wedding to his fiancée/celebrity dentist Dr. Amira Baker in Washington, D.C. And YBF celebs Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Amar’e & wife Alexis Stoudemire and more attended the traditional Nigerian ceremony. Check out pics from their nuptials inside…

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Former NFL star Adewale "Wale" Ogunleye, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, and his fiancée Dr. Amira Baker tied the knot over the weekend in a lavish traditional Nigerian ceremony inside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Wedding guests were requested to dress in Black Tie or traditional African attire for the special occasion.

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Seems Wale lucked up on brains and beauty. The Nigerian born football player’s wife is the youngest dental graduate of Howard University and currently practices at Beautiful Smiles in Miami. She is the go-to dentist for many professional athletes and celebrities.

The posh wedding ceremony, followed by an adult-only reception, bought out “Being Mary Jane” actress Gabrielle Union, Miami Heat baller Dwayne Wade, NY Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ositadimma "Osi" Umenyiora, ET Correspondent Rocsi Diaz and former Chicago Bears DT Anthony "Spice" Adams.

Over the years, the former Dolphins/Bears defensive end has been romantically linked to actress Sanaa Lathan, singer Kelis and former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams. Michelle and Wale were possibly just good friends because the "Say Yes" singer was also in attendance at the wedding. Hmm….

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Gabby & DWade were black-tie ready (minus Wade's sneakers) to witness the happy couple say their "I Do's."

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Amar’e Stoudemire was dapper in an all black suit alongside his wife Alexis in a beautiful floral print dress.

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And then he snapped a pic with the groom wishing him many blessings saying, “Beautiful Wedding !! Prince Adewale Ogunleya {Wale}. Congrats beloved, Peace and Love to the family. #OgWedding”

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“Fashion Kings” Dwayne Wade and Amar’e Stoudemire got their “GQ” on in a pic. DWade captioned, “Ran into the homie @amareisreal at #OGwedding #2FashionKings” Wade's “fashion” can be a hit-or-miss at times.

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The bride made a few wardrobe changes and in between she posed it up with Alexis and one of her bridesmaids.

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Alexis looked nice.

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Michelle Williams looked gorge in an African-inspired maxi dress by Melange Mode.

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Amar'e and the guys were goofing off during the reception.

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Hey Rocsi!

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Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle and now Internet sensation Anthony "Spice" Adams came dressed for the occasion in his African attire.

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And Gabby posted some fun pics from the wedding.

Check the newlywed’s grand entrance to their reception below:

Ha!

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The next day, the newlyweds met up with Amar’e & Alexis at Cities Restaurant and Lounge for a send off brunch.

Congrats to the couple!

Photos: Gabrielle’s IG/Amare’s IG/Roci’s IG/@takeospikes51/@iamhenroc/@munaluchibride/@fleurdalils/@veraones

BUMP WATCH: Zoe Saldana ESCORTED To The Grocery By Mom Asalia Nazario, Why Isn't She Lifting Her Own Bags?!

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Action-film star Zoe Saldana went to the market...with her mom.  As we continue "Bump Watch 2014", we wanna to know why Zoe needs help at the Whole Foods?  Come inside and discuss....

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We told you weeks ago that we were putting Star Wars star Zoe Saldana on bump watch...and now we're gonna throw more fuel on the fire.  Yesterday, Zoe was spotted walking out at Whole Foods in Studio City with her mom Asalia Nazario.  While inside, spies noticed that Zoe was careful to avoid reaching for certain items on the shelves.  Why?

 

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You wouldn't expect the chick who kicked butt ALL THRU Columbiana to need help on aisle 6 would you?  

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Oh.....are those flats you're wearing Zoe?  Hmmm.....

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Once she made it to her vehicle, Zoe did assist her mom in putting the bags in the trunk.  We're not saying.....but we're saying.  While we wait for something official from Zoe and Marco, we're noticing the glow. 

 

 

Photos via VM/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES and WENN

 

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED: Lil Kim FLAUNTS Her Post-Baby Curves At “On The Run” Tour + Brooklyn Teen Band NABS Record Deal With Sony

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Snap back queen! Lil Kim is showing off her post-pregnancy body just one month after giving birth. Also, a heavy metal band made up of young teens from Brooklyn just landed a record deal with Sony. Pics and deets inside…

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After sharing the first look at her little bundle of joy, Lil Kim is now showing off her post-baby bod for the first time. On Saturday, the Brooklyn raptress hung out backstage at Beyonce and Jay Z’s “On The Run” tour stop at the MetLife Stadium, where she caught up with her girls Yandy Smith and Kimbella.

Lil Kim (who gave birth to her daughter Royal Reign on June 9th) had a girls' night out with The Carters to celebrate her birthday. Kimmy turned 40-years-young on July 11th. Whatever she is doing sure whipped her back into shape...fast!
 

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Kimmy also caught up with Beyonce’s twin dancers Les Twins backstage for a photo-op. Fun times.

And in other Brooklyn news....

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While most middle school children are enjoying their summer going swimming, riding their bikes and staying up late night talking on the phone, three middle schoolers from Brooklyn are traveling the nation entertaining people with their musical talents.

13-year-old guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, 13-year-old bassist Alec Atkins and 12-year-old drummer Jarad Dawkins have formed the heavy metal band called “Unlocking the Truth.” And they have reportedly inked a $1.7 million deal with Sony.

“The record deal is awesome,” Jarad told ABC News. “This is something we always wanted."

Before the deal, the threesome would hit the streets playing their music in NYC, which could make them on average $1,600 a day! They have already starred in commercials for “Beats by Dre” and a Cole Haan Christmas ad.

“It’s just fun. It’s exciting, and if I listen to the lyrics in metal, they just touch me,” Malcolm said. “I don’t like hip-hop because they don’t talk about anything important.”

“They say, ‘oh I saw your commercial, you’re so cool. That’s Mr. rock star, you don’t know me anymore, Mr. rock star,’” said Alec, laughing.

Nice.

Peep the youngsters below:

Photos: Lil Kim's IG/Kimbella's IG/Unlocking The Truth Twitter

RUMOR CONTROL: Photographer SPEAKS OUT, Says That Is NOT Jennifer Hudson In The Pic That Went Viral + Terry Richardson RE-TOUCHED Mariah Carey's WONDERLAND Pics

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It turns a photo of Jennifer Hudson that went viral is a FAKE.  Read what the photographer said about the pic inside.  

If you frequent Facebook, you may have seen a photo of a VERY muscular Jennifer Hudson that went viral.  TheYBF.com never published the pic because we had our suspicions, and we were right.  The photo is NOT JHud and the photographer who snapped the shot is speaking out.  Here's what he posted:

 

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Yes.....we imagine it would be hard to forget an Oscar-winner taking a nude pic in your studio.

 

In defense of JHud's body.... 

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She may not be the woman in the pic atop, but her body is still enviable!  She posted this bikini pic on Instagram four weeks ago with the caption, "It would take mexico to get me to play on the beach ! I'm so not that girl ! But I work hard , I deserve it right ! Plus, I earned it !"
 

 

In other body images....

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We did find out that pics from Mariah Carey's WONDERLAND shoot with Terry Richardson were VERY retouched.  Terry took Mariah's song "Touch Me Body" to the limits with the Re-TOUCHING.  Jezebel published all the pics in both original and re-touched formats and the contrasts were amazing.  For the record, we love Mariah...both Re-TOUCHED and Un-TOUCHED.

 

Photos via ContactMusic.com/DOnato Sebastian's Facebook/Terry Richardson/Jezebel

 

 

Tracy Morgan FLASHES The Peace Sign In First Video Since Fatal Accident, SAYS “Thank You, I Appreciate Everything”

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Tracy Morgan is in good spirits as he recuperates since his tragic car accident.  Peep the video of the comedian flashing the peace sign and thanking his supporters inside….

A few days after he was spotted leaving rehab wheel-chair bound, comedian Tracy Morgan seems to be in good spirits following the deadly crash on the New Jersey Turnpike which claimed the life of one of his good friends.

Yesterday, the former "30 Rock" star was spotted by Entertainment Tonight leaving his home in New Jersey as he made his way with a walker to a waiting vehicle. As he climbed into the car, Tracy flashed the peace sign with a smile and thanked everyone for their continued support.

He said,

"I'm OK," he told photographers simply. "I love you very much. Thank you. I appreciate everything."
 

Tracy was released from rehab this past Friday after suffering from a broken leg, a broken femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs.

This video comes days after Tracy, along with his assistant Jeffrey Millea and comedian Ardie Fuqua, filed a lawsuit against retail giant Wal-mart for negligence for their part in the deadly multiple vehicle pile-up. Wal-Mart driver Kevin Roper allegedly slammed into the limo bus Tracy and his crew were traveling in after allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel. They are seeking compensatory and statutory damages, punitive damages, legal fees, as well as pre and post-post judgment interest.

Check Tracy in good spirits below:

Get well soon!

Photo/Video:Entertainment Tonight

TALKING BACK: KeKe Palmer DEFENDS Karrueche Tran INTERVIEW, Says She Deserves A Platform To Tell Her Truth!

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KeKe Palmer is defending her Karrueche Tran interview, airing this week. Find out why KeKe feels Karrueche's side of the story should be heard inside....

Tomorrow, KeKe Palmer's heavily-hyped interview with Karrueche Tran airs on BET at 5PM Eastern during "Just KeKe".  Now, KeKe has taken to social media to defend the segment. It seems like Rihanna's Navy has been ripping KeKe a new one and she's fighting back (in a very professional manner).

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So.......let's all tune in to watch Karrueche Tran tell her truth tomorrow.  Got it?  Good. 

 

 

 

BONUS:

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KeKe also posted a few pics from her weekend fun which included a party with her besties Nolan Gerard Funk and Jessica.  

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Keke wore an Alexander Wang shirt and Sandros pants.

 

 

 

Photos via KeKe's Instagram

 

MANUFACTURED DRAMA: Stevie J Tries To Out Benzino’s Fiancée, LEAKS Sexual Pics On Twitter + Joseline Hernandez Gets BOO’D During Performance In Dallas

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Stevie J and Benzino are securing their jobs on “LAHH ATL” for the next season. The two are “beefing” on Twitter after Stevie leaked a photo of Benzino’s girl Althea in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Joseline did a show in Dallas and got boo’d during her performance. Get the deets and peep the video inside…

So if you’ve been keeping up with the shenanigans carried on by “LAHH ATL” star Stevie J, this new “beef” should come as no surprise. In the latest episode of “LAHH ATL,” Karlie Redd tipped off Joseline Hernandez that her husband slept with Zino’s new chick Althea Heart back in the day. Not only that, Mimi’s boo Nikko also revealed he slept with her once before as well.

Zino seems to be head-over-heels in love with Althea because he pushed all of that aside and still put a ring on it. Since then, Zino has been going hard on social media dragging Joseline with memes and Twitter rants after she and Stevie broke up recently (and got right back together). Guess Stevie was feeling some type of way over Zino’s disrespect for his girl, so he decided to blast his girl Althea on social media.

Stevie took to his Twitter account and posted:

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Apparently, Stevie posted a picture of Althea on her knees in front of a man with his pants down….but it seems it was a pic of her in front of her man Benzino.

Althea caught wind of the tweet and responded:

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Hmmm...how did Stevie even get his hands on this pic in the first place?

Stevie then says:

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Benzino then jumps in to defend his soon-to-be-wife, making claims that his former friend is not really married to Joseline and has the receipts to prove it. He said (read from the bottom up):

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And to further prove this is all a PR stunt, Stevie tweets:

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Yup...just like we said...manufactured drama. Bet Mona Scott-Young is loving this.

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Over the weekend, the Puerto Rican Princess hit the stage for a performance that didn’t end quite like she wanted it to.

After breaking up with her husband Stevie J, then making up days later, the couple took their “talents” to a rap club in Dallas, TX. Joseline gets on the mic and starts…rapping (if you want to call it that) only to be bum-rushed with boo’s from the crowd.

Luckily for her, Stevie wasn’t too far away. He hopped on stage, grabbed the mic and the crowd went wild.

Check it:

 

 

Sighs…

Photos: Stevie J's IG/Benzino's IG/Missy Wright's FB


Rick Ross SPEAKS On Meek Mill & Wale’s Public Fall Out + Dwyane Wade REVEALS He’s Staying In Miami

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MMG honcho Rick Ross is addressing the public feud between his two artists Meek Mill and Wale, while Dwyane Wade confirms he will be playing for the Miami Heat next season. Deets inside….

There’s tension brewing inside the MMG camp after Meek Mill called Wale out on Twitter for not supporting his upcoming album, Dreams Worth More Than Money (dropping Sept. 9th).

Once Meek announced his album’s release date, he realized his MMG labelmate Wale didn’t acknowledge his album’s release on social media. So he called him out for it, saying:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wale clapped back in an Instagram post which read:

“Few weeks ago. (7w) I posted this .but ok. Movin along . My Avi always changed when it's THAT time .. Ok that's not enough y'all see "razor ramon" post on his no. But I don't care.. I wrote a long ass post day before his single dropped .. Mariah record dropped nobody said a word I didn't care .. I still don't... I carry myself with confidence and humility ., I always try to have a lighter side to MMG.. Cuz I understand I don't "fit the mold" so if I'm tryna spruce an interview up to show that we not tryn be "serious tough guys" on the red carpet Or try to be a bit more engaging to broaden our audience forgive me . I never wanted anybody to think we take ourselves THAT serious. (Were rappers )I don't need to take anybody shine.. Or hate on anybody . I walk in a completely different world .. Where I look for slp jeans and Shanghai dunks online and know what "kayfabe" means. I check nbadraft.net daily . I'm on whatculture allll day I enjoy shyt like that. I play fuckin Zelda and fuck wit bitches who teach yoga and paint... I get it . I'm different . I always embrace that shyt.. I encourage y'all to embrace what y'all like or the person y'all wanna be.. I text niggas happy Father's Day and get no reply .. I laugh it off .. I laugh at how I write songs about "chain music" and y'all get lost or "600benzz" i like to have fun with our culture. Because I beleive I add THAT to a "gangster rap" faction. I made my opportunity work for me that way. I write poems . I watch wwe . I collect kicks. I'm sensitive ok. Maybe bi polar. But one thjng I'm not is a hater.. I see Daquan jokes all day yesterday and patted myself on the back that I'm regarded as the aforementioned adjectives and not "Daquan". I'm me and I'll be me and do this shyt wit my "dew" till I don't wanna do it. I encourage you to wake up soon as you find time. This was a post about #nothin"

Now the MMG captain Rick Ross is addressing the drama in his camp for the first time. During an interview with Bullett Media at one of his Wing Stop restaurants in Brooklyn, Rozay revealed he hopped on the phone with both of them right after shots were fired.

Here are the highlights:

On the way here, something was going on with Meek Mill and Wale. As the owner of the label, how do you handle when there’s conflict between two of your guys?
It’s a misunderstanding. As soon as the tweets went out, I spoke to both of them on the phone. Those two guys, they’re brothers. At the end of the day, they’re brothers and it’s time to turn up right now. It’s time for all of us to turn up and stay turned up, you know what I mean? But it’s all love between those two and everybody knows that.

The fact you got on the phone though shows how much you care.
Of course! That’s why you seen whatever was said, the little brotherly jabs and then that was it. That’s all you’re going to see. They’re two real dudes, two successful dudes, and we all came from the same place. When I first brought them on the team, we all drove to our first video set together. It was just us three, and I felt we all was at the bottom at the time. You know, Wale was in his new situation, Meek in his first situation, and me in my very first situation being a CEO, being a bawse with my own label deal. So we all was on the same flow, and once we mention that, it’s all good.

It’s just a testament to how you handle beef, because you’re pretty laid back about conflict, and when it’s done it’s done.
Of course! That’s how it’s supposed be, because we’re not here for that. What we’re here for is this, the culture! Fashion, the clothing, sneakers, sending that message – that’s what it’s about. You know certain things will occur; that’s just the nature of the game. There’s going to be dust kicked up at every arena, and you should all expect that. But at the same time, we’re focused on what we came for.
 

That's right Ross...keep these young brothers in line.

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After news broke that LeBron James was leaving Miami to return to Cleveland and Chris Bosh would be returning to the Heat, free-agent Dwyane Wade has finally broken his silence about where he will be playing for the next NBA season.

D. Wade (who has played his entire career in Miami) took to his Instagram today to reveal he will be playing with the Miami Heat for yet another season. He posted the picture above with the caption,“Home Is Where The Heart Is... My Home,My City,My House..#HeatLifer”

Now D. Wade and Bosh will need to conjure up an impeccable post-LeBron plan if they want to see the playoffs or an NBA title again.
 

Photos: Getty/Dwyane's IG

ENTERTAINMENT BITS: Nas' Fan-Made Video "Represent" + Drake ANNOUNCES New Album + Fat Joe MAKES A PLAY At The All-Star Celebrity Softball Game

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In entertainment, Nas released a fan-made video for the Illmatic classic "Represent" while Drake announced his fourth album. Get deets inside and watch Fat Joe in the celebrity All-Star baseball game.

 

Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his iconic debut albumIllmatic with a contest (via his own Mass Appeal mag) that gave an aspiring director the chance to produce the official music video for his classic “Represent.”  Director Brian Katz walked away the winner and now we have his long-awaited music video made for “Represent.”  He said the black-and-white visual was inspired by the soundtrack to the 1924 silent film, The Thief of Bagdad, which DJ Premier sampled on the song.

“As someone who has had Illmatic in heavy rotation for the past 20 years, the opportunity to represent as a true fan in sharing my vision with Nas and have Jason Goldwatch help bring that vision to reality is proof positive that indeed ‘The World Is Yours.’”

Watch "Represent" here:

 

In other music news...

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Drake is back in the studio and working on a new album.  Recently, he told Billboard that his fourth album will named Views From The 6. Although he didn't confirm a date, it's expected to drop spring 2015.

You'll recall that we posted a pic of Drake and Chris Brown in the studio together and now things are making sense. Looks like we'll be getting big returns/comebacks from both of them.

 

EXTRAS:

Fat Joe participated in the MLB and Taco Bell’s annual All-Star celebrity softball game over the weekend. A fan snapped a clip of the rapper making a run from first to third base. Check it out....

 

 

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EVENT FAB: Vivica A. Fox, Michelle Williams, Viola Davis, Shonda Rhimes & MORE Attend The 2014 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour

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The 2014 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour was held in Beverly Hills last night and Vivica Fox, Michelle Williams, Viola Davis and Shonda Rhimes were among the attendees. See the celebs inside....

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“Celebrity Apprentice” contestant/actress Vivica A. Fox (who turns 50 at the end of the month) was front and center on the red carpet for NBCUniversal's 2014 Summer Television Critics Association Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Aunt Viv looked cute and casual in her shimmery black and navy one-piece.

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“Say Yes” singer Michelle Williams was colorful on the red carpet in a multicolored blazer and jeans, paired with some summery sandals.

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Michelle posed it up alongside “Preachers of L.A.” star Deitrick Haddon. The twosome will appear in a new reality show coming to OXYGEN titled, “Fix My Choir”.

The show will follow the duo as they surprise a community, gospel or school choir each week to help them find perfect harmony within their group. Michelle and Deitrick will help each group tackle the issues most choirs endure including leadership, inter-personal conflicts, artistic direction and presentation.
 

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“Preachers of L.A.” stars Bishop Clarence McClendon and Bishop Noel Jones were all smiles on the carpet.

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Shonda Rhimes’ “How To Get Away With Murder” is coming to ABC this fall, starring actress Viola Davis. The Oscar-nominated actress took the stage to speak at the show’s panel during the Disney/ABC Television Group portion of the event.

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Love her.

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ABC series creator Shonda Rhimes was also on the panel with Viola. Speaking of Shonda, the official date of the brand new season of "Scandal" was revealed today. Kerry Washington took to her Twitter account and tweeted, "Get ready to put your white hats back on! #Scandal returns on Thursday, September 25 at 9|8c! #TGIT " Can't wait!

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On another stage, actress Tichina Arnold spoke at the "Survivors Remorse" panel during the STARZ portion of the TCA tour.

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Joining her in the discussion were executive producers Mike O'Malley, Maverick Carter, Tom Werner, actors Jessie T. Usher, RonReaco Lee, Teyonah Parris and Erica Ash.

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Michelle also took the stage to speak during the “Fix My Choir” panel during the OXYGEN portion of the tour.

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Fab times!

 

EXTRAS:

1. Gladiators get ready! “Scandal” will be returning for a brand new season on Thursday, September 25th at 9/8c on ABC.
 

Photos: Getty

REALITY FEUDS: Cops & Paramedics Called After MULTIPLE Fights Break Out During "LAHH ATL" Reunion Taping + Bobbi Kristina DENIES Posting Drug Photo On Instagram

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Cops & paramedics rushed to the scene after several fights broke out during the LAHH ATL reunion taping yesterday.  Find out who brawled and read Bobbi Kristina's tweet denying a very incriminating photo of alleged drug use inside.

 

The -ish got real yesterday during the taping of the "LAHH ATL" reunion where cops were called and several people were treated for injuries attained during multiple fights. 

According to TMZ, the fights involved Benzino, his fiancee Althea, Stevie J, Joseline, Debra, Tammy, and Mimi. Tensions apparently boiled over after Benzino cracked a joke about Stevie J and Joseline's alleged drug use coupled with tension surrounding Stevie tweeting a few suggestive pics of Althea (which we told you about yesterday.)

While Stevie J and Benzino were held apart by security, TMZ reports that Joseline managed to attack Althea. Messy. Messy. Messy.  Of course the cameras NEVER stopped rolling so we'll be able to watch all of the fights when the reunion special airs. 

Sigh.....we'll keep you posted about the reunion air date and any other leaks about the brawl.

 

 

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Tuesday evening, a photo surfaced on Instagram of a young woman, assumed to be Bobbi Kristina Brown, smoking what appears to be marijuana from a bong.  The pic included a caption (attributed to Bobbi Kris) where she admits to past drug use and seems to be reaching out for help.  

“This picture may be inappropriate but I want to make a connection with you all,” Bobbi Kristina Brown allegedly wrote alongside the below photo. “Don’t worry this picture isn’t recent just hear me out. Do you know what I feel? I feel strange I can’t feel any pain anymore. I don’t take any drugs as of recently. Things just happened. But then there is some situation that force me to do things and the impact I’ll feel pain. I did and I do. I was hurt

People kinda expect more from me. But I can't. I have lost my sense. It just happened. Then here we go again I'm in the same pain. I'm hurt. I'm trying to. I really do. But I know that I'm hurt and in pain but I can feel it but I don’t know what it is. What do I really do? God, Help me ignore and rebuke what these demons are saying, in Jesus Name. Amen."

 

After the pic gained traction on the web, Bobbi Kris went on Twitter to DENY posting the photo and explained that someone is trying to tarnish her image. 

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Though Bobbi Kris never claims she was hacked, it's worthy mentioning that her Instagram page has been deleted and Twitter appears to be her main method of social media interaction now.

The entire situation seems suspicious as it could have been the act of a mean-spirited individual, or Bobbi Kris may have gotten caught up in her feelings again.  You'll recall, it's not out of character for Bobbi Kris to overshare and pop off on social media like she did when she cursed outAngela Bassett a few days ago.   For now, we'll have to take Bobbi Kris' word for it and keep watching this story as it develops....

 

 

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EVENT FAB: Kelly Rowland SHOWS OFF Her Baby Bump At A Private Dinner HONORING Carmelo Anthony With Tina Knowles, Gloria Govan & More

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Kelly Rowland looked radiant last night as she showed off her baby bump and celebrated NBA baller Carmelo Anthony during a private dinner.  See the photos inside and find out why Carmelo with honored....

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"Motivation" singer Kelly Rowland, who's expecting her first child with husband Tim Witherspoon, was among the guests at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood for a GREY GOOSE-sponsored dinner honoring NY Knicks baller Carmelo Anthony.

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Wearing a black dress with diamond earrings, a black wrist watch, her gorgeous wedding ring and black booties, Kelly posed with Tina Knowles (whom we should mention looked very youthful!).

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While making their rounds, Kelly and Mama Tina posed with music producer and reality tv show judge Randy Jackson.

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Grey Goose sponsored the dinner to celebrate the launch of their new flavor GREY GOOSE Le Melon. They partnered with artist Kehinde Wiley to commission a portrait crowning today's modern kings of culture and Carmelo Anthony was one of the honorees.

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During the evening, Kehinde revealed the portrait he painted in celebration of Carmelo's contributions to basketball and pop culture.  

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Before guests were served dinner, Carmelo and Kehinde held a Q-n-A where Carmelo discussed his journey to achieving the extraordinary.

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Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan came out to celebrate with Carmelo. 

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Later, Matt and Gloria joined Randy in a photo with Carmelo's portrait. 

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Carmelo and Kehinde also posed with Max Chow (of the famed Mr. Chow restaurant chain).  

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At dinner, guests sipped on the signature cocktail, the Melon Mule, a blend of sweet Cavaillon melons and ginger beer served in a copper cup.  Sounds tasty.

 

For the record, Carmelo joins Swizz Beatz and Spike Lee as this year's GREY GOOSE Le Melon Modern Kings of Culture series honorees.  

 

Photos via Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

SPOTTED: Chris Brown & Karrueche Tran PARTY At Bootsy Bellows In West Hollywood

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Chris Brown and girlfriend Karrueche Tran were spotted out partying in West Hollywood last night. Find out where they went inside....

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Last night, Chris Brown pulled up to West Hollywood hotspot Booty Bellows in his freshly painted Lambo.

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Since his release from jail, Chris has been spotted in and out of music studios all over LA.  We even spied him working on a track with Drake.  

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Chris' girlfriend Karrueche Tran was spotted right by his side last night. 

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Tonight on BET, we'll get to watch Karrueche open up and share her truth regarding the Chris/Rihanna love trianglewhen her exclusive interview with KeKe Palmer airs on "Just KeKe" at 5pmET.

 

 

 

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PRE-ESPY's EVENT FAB: Keri Hilson, Serge Ibaka, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Young & MORE Attend ESPN's BODY Party In Hollywood + Laila Ali, Lisa Leslie, Karrueche & MORE Hit Up American Federation For Children Event

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The 2014 ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards go down on Wednesday (hosted by Drake) and YBF celebs have flocked to L.A. for the pre-ESPY’s festivities. Pics of the fab folks inside…

 

Serge Ibaka graced the cover of ESPN magazine's 2014 BODY issue so he came out with his girlfriend Keri Hilson for the magazine’s pre-ESPY’s party at Lure in Hollywood last night. The sexy OKC baller served up some GQ swag on the red carpet, posing alongside his woman. The power forward/center dished to ESPN on what it felt like winning defensive player of the year:

That's it, that's all I think about in my mind. Every time I'm about to give up, I think to myself, "You lost three years in a row Defensive Player of the Year." That's what I am going for. I feel like I have that gift and that talent, I feel like if I keep working and doing what I have been doing, then one day it will happen. I believe it, I really believe it.

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Keri was all smiles on the red carpet drenched in camo. She has been spending a lot of her time in the studio working on a new album.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (who recently confirmed he’s single and ready to mingle) hit the carpet. Last month, the sexy QB was cleared for any wrong doing in a sexual assault case filed against him. Now he can stay focused on making good plays this upcoming NFL season.

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Iggy Azalea’s boo Nick “Swaggy P” Young was all smiles on the carpet, sans his rapper chick girlfriend.

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Los Angeles Laker Matt Barnes and his wife/former “BBW” star Gloria Govan got flirty with one another on the red carpet. Matt tried to get in a quick feel as they made their way down the carpet.

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Retired NBA baller/”BBW” reunion host John Salley got dapper for the party.

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SWV members Taj, Coko and Lelee hit the carpet in black and white.

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And track & field star Lolo Jones was also in attendance.

At another pre-ESPY's event....

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The pre-ESPY Awards' American Federation for Children event and 3rd annual Champions for Choice went down last night on the rooftop at LUXE in L.A. YBF celebs came out to honor Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, hosted by boxing champion Laila Ali, WNBA and six-time Olympian Lisa Leslie, NBA veteran Jalen Rose and ESPN sports analyst Stephen A. Smith.

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Laila Ali and her husband/former NFL baller Curtis Conway looked nice on the carpet.

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Laila Ali & WNBA star Lisa Leslie posed up on the red carpet before hosting the event.

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Then the ladies caught up with publicists Kita Williams and Monique Jackson on the carpet for a photo-op.

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After getting teary-eyed on “Just Keke” talking about the love triangle she was involved in with Chris Brown and Rihanna, Karrueche hit the red carpet all smiles. Kae’s episode of "Just KeKe" airs today at 5PM ET/PT on BET.

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VH1's "Hollywood Exes" star Nicole Murphy and her absolutely ridiculous bod hit the carpet. Work!

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New “Atlanta Exes” star Torrei Hart hit the carpet in a black sheer paneled dress. The VH1 "Atlanta Exes" reality show will also star Tameka Raymond, Christina Johnson, Sheree Buchanan and Monyetta Shaw. And it's premiering this summer on VH1.

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ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was there to help host the event.

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Retired NBA veteran Jalen Rose looked dapper on the red carpet.

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Former “Girlfriends” star Jill Marie Jones posed it alongside her new man. Alright now.

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Former "R&B Divas" Kelly Price flashed her smile on the red carpet.

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Another former "R&B Divas" star Nicci Gilbert was in attendance.

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“BBW” star Sundy Carter hit the carpet in a leopard print one-piece. She looks nice.

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Former “BBW” star Laura Govan hit the carpet in a teal pantsuit. This works for her.

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"Notorious" actress Antonique Smith was there for the event.

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Actress Vanessa Williams posed it up in a cute colorblocked number.

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“Access Hollywood” correspondent Shaun Robinson was pretty in pink.

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And “The Insider” co-host Kevin Frazier snapped a pic with Stephen A.

Fab times!

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REUNITED: Teyana Taylor Co-hosts "106 & PARK", Dishes On Relationship With Iman Shumpert + Adrienne Bailon Gets Her Rob Kardashian Tattoo REMOVED!

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Bow Wow aka Shad Moss reunited with former "Madea's Big Happy Family" co-star Teyana Taylor last night as she co-hosted "106 & Park." Watch Teyana dish on her relationship with New York Knicks basketball player Iman Shumpert and watch Adrienne Bailon get a tattoo of her ex removed inside....

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Singer/actress Teyana Taylor brought her Harlem swagger to the "106 & Park" studio recently where she co-hosted with her former "Madea's Big Happy Family" co-star Shad Moss.

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Shad and Teyana (who shared some of the FUNNIEST scene in the Tyler Perry flick) fell right back into the swing of things with each other.  They have great chemistry. 

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During one of the segments, Teyana was put on the hotseat and asked about her bae, New York Knicks basketball player Iman Shumpert. She told the audience,  "His birthday just passed so we was in Hawaii for his birthday. It was really fun; I'm very, very happy. We are getting right. He is amazing. I can't even stop smiling. He's simply, simply amazing and he never fails to amaze me.

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Before Iman, you'll recall that Teyana had a fallout with former friend Tae Heckard after she began dating her former fiance Brandon Jennings a few weeks ago.  So...how does she feel now?  Well......she rocked a gold bracelet that read "unbothered."  #message!

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In between breaks, Teyana posed with fans.

 

Watch a clip from the show here:

 

"106 & PARK" airs weeknights at 6:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET.

 

In other entertainment news...

"The Real" host Adrienne Bailon has OFFCIALLY put her relationship with Rob Kardashian in the past.  For an upcoming segment of EXTRA!, Adrienne allowed the cameras to follow her to get her Rob K. tattoo removed.  “I’m excited, anxious, excited more than anything. I think I’ve waited a long time, long enough, to have this officially gone.”

She shared that living with the tat has been the most painful part. “I thinking living the last six years with somebody’s name on your body is a little weird and that’s more painful, like, you know, to have to explain it to my kids.”

She also explained how her NEW man felt about the tatt.  “It’s great that he’s somebody that wants it gone, but not in a selfish way. He wants it to be done right, and it won’t be something that will damage my skin and I’ll be scarred for life.”

So.....did the removal hurt?  Yes.  Adrienne said, “I’m not going lie to you… I was so nervous. I had really painful experiences before doing laser tattoo removal before, like smelling my flesh burning. With this, I literally didn’t get to the chorus of a song and it was done. I love the fact [Dr. Brauer] used an ice pack and numbing cream. This was painless.”

Congrats Adrienne....MOVING ON!

 

 

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CANDIDS: Willow Smith SIDE-EYES The Paps While Leaving Bike Shop With Jada Pinkett Smith In SOHO + Keke Palmer & Her Abs Stroll Through LAX + NeNe Leakes Rolls Up To "Watch What Happens Live"

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Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter WillowSmith are enjoying NYC on another bike ride, while NeNe Leakes rolled up to the set of “What What Happens Live.” On the west coast, Keke Palmer and her abs made their way through LAX and she recently spoke about why she was stoned face at the 2014 BET Awards. Peep their candids inside….

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Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith (who’s in the August issue of Teen VOGUE) met up for another bike ride around New York City. The mother-daughter duo was spotted leaving Metro Bike Shop in SoHo. As you can see, Willow looked over the paparazzi following their every move.

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Almost the same look she gave last week on their mother-daughter bike ride.

Over in L.A.

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"Just Keke" talk show host Keke Palmer was all smiles as she made her way through LAX airport showing off her toned abs.

Recently, Keke sounded off on why she looked so angry in all of her photos on the red carpet at the 2014 BET Awards.

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During an interview with Hip Hollywood on her "Just Keke" talk show set, Keke explained she tried to give everyone a picture and one lady started going off on her. She said, “It hurt my feelings,” especially since she got to know the woman over the years from being at red carpet events.

She added,

“Don’t be disrespectful to me, cuz I’m not disrespectful to you!”

Check it:

 

And back in NYC....

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“RHOA” star NeNe Leakes was spotted as she pulled up to the set of BRAVO’s "Watch What Happens Live" in NYC. The reality star is making her own lane in the fashion industry with the debut of her personalized couture Hermes Birkin bag. The bag is graffitied with Nene’s most famous sayings such as “Bloop!” and “I’m Very Rich B*tch!" And it looks like she loves it.

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Along with her personalized Birkin, NeNe will be launching her clothing line “The Nene Leakes Collection," catering to sizes 2-24 on HSN July 28th.

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MUSIC FAB: The-Dream SHARES Personal Pics Of His New Wife In "Culture" Video + Deborah Cox Will PROVIDE VOCALS For The Whitney Houston Bio Pic + Cam'ron's "So Bad" Featuring Nicki Minaj

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Both The-Dream and Cam'ron dropped new music videos today.  Watch "Culture" and "So Bad" Featuring Nicki Minaj inside and get the deets on Deborah Cox's role in the upcoming Whitney Houston bio pic. 

Earlier this month, we told you about The-Dream's secret wedding to LaLonne Martinez and in the video for "Culture", he allows fans a peek into their lives. The concept of the video is simple....take a flip through The-Dream's photo album. Fans get to see the newlyweds stroll the streets of Paris and hit the beach in the snapshots from their travels.  "Culture" appears on the EP Royalty: The Prequel.

Watch "Culture"...

 

On television...

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When Angela Bassett's"Whitney Houston" bio pic debuts next year, fans will not "see" Deborah Cox, but she'll play one of the biggest character in the film:  the voice of Whitney's music. 

It's no secret that the Houston Estate does not want this film made, so Angela and LIFETIME have commissioned Deborah to recreate the vocals for the film.  This is huge news for music lovers who are fans of both artists.  You'll get to hear Deborah sing all of Whitney's classics! Congrats to Deborah!

In new music videos...

 

Cam'ron enlists Nicki Minaj and Yummy Bingham to assist him in his latest video, "So Bad."  Directed by Amntwn Smith, Cam'ron attempts to rent a swanky apart from his ex-girlfriend (Nicki).  The song will appear on Cam’s 1st of the Month EP series, set to drop at the top of August.

 

 

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SURPRISE: Lance Gross ANNOUNCES Baby On The Way With Girlfriend Rebecca Jefferson!

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Lance Gross is about to be a dad! And he announced the pregnancy news on Instagram, posting a picture of his very pregnant girlfriend Rebecca Jefferson. More inside…

Lance Gross is ready to be a doting father. He just announced that he will soon be a proud dad to a little boy or girl after posting a picture of his girlfriend Rebecca Jefferson…and she’s clearly with child!

The sexy actor shows off his photography skills on IG quite a bit, but when he turned his camera on his girlfriend, it definitely caught us by surprise to see her rocking a baby bump as she posed nude in the wilderness.

He captioned the photo above,“GOD has Gifted me. It's like I get to unwrap you daily. Your presence continues to bring me joy each time without exhaustion. I AM IN LOVE WITH YOU. I Turned My Camera On @becjefferson :)"
 

Wonder if wedding bells will be ringing soon...

Congrats to the couple!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Solange Knowles SHARES Her Life Through Pictures + Yaya Dacosta POSES For Tom Ford's Fall 2014 Campaign

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In case you missed it, Solange shared scenes from her life on VULTURE while Yaya Dacosta posed for Tom Ford's 2014 Fall Campaign. See the pics inside...

 

A recent pictorial in VULTURE/New York Magazine features Solange Knowles.  For the mag's latest edition of “Life in Pictures,” Solange allowed photographer Charlotte Hornsby to follow her around for four days from an Airbnb rental in the Louisiana countryside to work on her upcoming album to . Take a look into Solange's life here......

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"My dad told me that Michael Jackson recorded in his “on” clothes. The essence of his delivery had a lot to do with that energy of having a certain stylistic vibe. When I’m actually producing and writing the music, I look like shit. But when I’m creating vocals, I present myself in whatever kind of melodic character I want the song to take."

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"3:43 p.m. I remember having a conversation with an artist friend of mine who just had a baby, where we discussed how finding that rhythm, that balance again, is really difficult. No one really talks about that."

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"March 13, 2:16 p.m. For me, it starts with the melody. I took piano lessons when I was a kid, from 6 until 9, off and on. I kind of play as slow as I talk. I’m always a little behind the beat."
 

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"8:41 p.m. Everything that I cook, I use Cajun seasoning. That’s the way I grew up. My mom used to use Tony Chachere’s, which is the more known brand, but here I became completely obsessed with Slap Ya Mama seasoning. I also discovered Punch Ya Daddy."
 

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"March 14, 2:13 a.m. My son, Julez, was with his father, so it was really unusual to be able to wake up when my body woke up naturally, instead of having to get up at seven to get him ready for school. Though he was missed for sure, it was really nice for my creative process. When he’s around, Julez gives ideas. They haven’t been used yet, but they should be giving him a producer’s credit."
 

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"March 16, 1:06 a.m. Saint Heron, my label, had a showcase at South by Southwest. My Austin Airbnb had a chicken coop! I recently learned that at sundown, they just go back into their coop. For a long time before that I was chasing them so they’d go back in there. I didn’t perform in Austin, but I said a few words, so I was kind of the showcase host. Me and my friends spent the whole day draping the venue with Christmas lights."

 

In other fashion news....

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YaYa Dacosta, who'll play Whitney Houston in Lifetime's bio pic,  recently posed for Tom Ford's 2014 Fall Campaign (shot by Johnny Dufort).  Tom described the campaign in WWD saying, "The concept is individual style, which was the idea behind my first women's show in N.Y. The campaign is focused on the personal, individual style of different types of women."

Looking good Yaya!

 

Photos via Johnny Dufort/WWD/Vulture/Tom Ford's Instagram

 

 

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