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Tyra Banks WEIGHS IN On Yaya DaCosta Playing Whitney Houston On “WWHL” + EJ Johnson Hits Up Dodgers Game Then PARTIES In L.A.

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Tyra Banks made a stop on “WWHL” and chopped it up about her former “ANTM” contestant Yaya DaCosta portraying Whitney Houston in the upcoming LIFETIME biopic. Meanwhile, EJ Johnson was spotted at a Dodgers game and then hitting up the L.A. party scene. Pics and videos inside…

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Supermodel/Harvard Business school grad Tyra Banks (and those stockings) stopped by the “Watch What Happens Live” set in NYC last night.  She was there to chit-chat with Andy Cohen about her former “Top Model” contestant Yaya DaCostaAlafiaplaying Whitney Houston in the upcoming LIFETIME biopic, directed by Angela Bassett.

Tyra looked like a proud mama as she gushed about Yaya’s new role and all of the other accomplishments she has made since finishing second on Cycle 3 of the show. The former Victoria's Secret angel said,

“This is insane and huge for me and Yaya I’m super proud of you. You won the acting challenge on America’s Next Top Model back in the day so we knew that there was something special. She’s an actress that use to model.”

 

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She also revealed whether or not she would do a Victoria Secret reunion with the original angels. She revealed,

“I have been asked to do a reunion many years ago and I said ‘No’ because I was trying to be taken seriously as a talk show host and an executive producer and as a businesswoman. I don’t know if I would, but whenever I see them I feel like we have a connection, these angels because we’re like the OG original angels. Like that was invented on us.”

Check it:

 

On a Victoria's Secret Reunion:

On her new movie Life-Size 2:

Nice.

And over in L.A....

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"Rich Kids Of Beverly Hills" star EJ Johnson and his sister Elisa Johnson (below) spent some sibling time together at a L.A. Dodgers game last night. Of course, they had the best seats in the house since their dad Magic Johnson is part owner of the professional baseball team.

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The two even wore #32 “Magic Johnson” baseball jerseys in honor of their dad's number when he played in the NBA. Cute. Unfortunately, the Dodgers were defeated by the L.A. Angels of Anaheim 5-0.  

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EJ then did a wardrobe change and hit the streets of L.A....with a fab bag in tow.

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He was spotted chatting it up on his cell while making his way into Bootsy Bellows for a fun night out on the town. Life of a #RichKid...must be nice.

Photos: Splash News/Pacific Coast News/EJ's IG


Mariah & Manager Jermaine Dupri Split...Again + KeKe Palmer's "Mirror Mirror"

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may not have split...but MiMi and her manager Jermaine Dupri have.  Deets inside, plus KeKe Palmer's new enchanting song "Mirror Mirror".....

Mariah & her longtime producer turned manager Jermaine Dupri have taken breaks before...but reportedly, they've officially split this time.  The twosome have been working together on & off since 2004.  And they had big plans for Mariah's big "comeback" album Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.  But after its major flop, it seems the two are going their separate ways.

In a statement to Billboard, J.D. says he wasn't allowed to do what he wanted to do:

“I’m a very hands-on person when it comes to my work.  I put my all into every project. But when I’m not allowed to do what I do, then I know it’s time for me to move on. Mariah and I enjoy working together and will continue to make great music together in the future.”

MiMi's latest album has only sold 103,000 copies to date.  Guess that subway ride on the 1 train in NYC was one of the last rides they'll be taking together for a while....

 

 

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In other music news, rising superstar KeKe Palmer, who is currently starring in Showtime's hit series "Masters of Sex", her own BET talk show and an upcoming role on Broadway as Cinderella, is flossing her vocal skills.

The singer/dancer/actress is proving that she's indeed a triple threat (with other tricks in her bag like hosting).  Check out her fairytale-like new song "Mirror Mirror", which gives us a taste of what we can expect from Broadway's first black Cinderella this September:

 

Extras:

1.  Sherri Shepherd was not present for the birth of the surrogate baby her estranged husband is attempting to make her lay claim to.  STORY

 

Photos: Mariah's IG/KeKe's IG

Nicole Murphy SPOTTED On Vacay With Former NBA Star Jim Jackson…Amid Michael Strahan Cheating Rumors

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After Nicole Murphy and Michael Strahan ended their 5-year engagement (allegedly over Michael cheating) new pictures have surfaced of Nicole cuddling with former NBA baller Jim Jackson last month. Yep…one month before their split was announced. Deets inside…

A new twist has been added to the on-going drama between“Live With Kelly & Michael” host Michael Strahan and “Hollywood Exes” star Nicole Murphy.

New pictures of the reality star have surfaced of her snuggling up with ex-NBA star Jim Jackson on vacay in the Caribbean LAST month. Yep…one month before the former couple announced their split.  We can't post them here, but...

CLICK HERE FOR THE PICS

The twosome enjoyed a 3-day getaway at the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton in Puerto Rico on July 7th-July 10th. A source told TMZ that they were really affectionate with each other, hugging up on one another and KISSING. Chick sure moves fast.

We hear Nicole and Michael actually called off their engagement several weeks before the official announcement. Reportedly, back in July, she had a hunch that there was another woman. But it seems the relationship may have been over even before then, because last month Nicole was spending her free time cup-caking with this handsome baller. Hmmm... So who was cheating on who?

Other sources claim Nicole went to Puerto Rico with some girlfriends and just so happened to have bumped into Jim. Sources also allege Nicole and Michael were on a break during her trip, but claims she didn't think the relationship was completely over. Messy boots.

Guess we will see all of this play out on the next season of "Hollywood Exes."

Photos: Getty/WENN
 

FIRST LOOK: K.Michelle & Idris Elba's "Rebellious Soul Musical" VH1 HIP HOPERA

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If you've been wondering what K.Michelle's been up to, she's been gearing up for her VH1 musical named after her debut album, Rebellious Soul.  And the first look at her musical, directed by Idris Elba, has just been released  Check it inside...

It's official.  Reality star and singer K.Michelle just got a release date for her new hip-hopera style proect with VH1.  She's bringing her latest album Rebellious Soul to the screen with the premiere of “K.Michelle: Rebellious Soul - The Musical.”

Premiering Tuesday, August 19 at 10PM, the dark, cautionary tale is directed by Golden Globe Award-winning actor Idris Elba. Yep, the ridiculously sexy upcoming No Good Deed star, Idris.

Now, for what the musical is all about: Taking center stage in this ‘hip hopera,’ K.Michelle’s powerful ballads capture the lust, love, heartache and redemption of a fierce woman struggling to break the cycle of bad romance. What will be her fate when she catches her man in a lie and her past comes back to haunt her?

The musical features 9 songs from the album, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/ Hip Hop Albums,” and they are

Can’t Raise A Man
V.S.O.P.
Damn
Hate on Her
I Don’t Like Me
Ride Out
My Life
When I Get A Man

Check out the very first trailer for the upcoming musical below:

 

Next up for K...plenty of moves to become the new queen of VH1.  The world premiere of her new "Damn" music video will air on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown (and VH1 Soul) Saturday, August 16th at 9:00 AM ET/ PT.  And after her stint on "Love & Hip Hop New York", her own spinoff show called "K.Michelle: My Life" will air on VH1 this November.

 

Photo: K's IG

CATCH THIS: Lil Kim Comes For Nicki Minaj…AGAIN...On “Identity Theft” + Zoe Saldana Offers Up Sex Advice In Cosmopolitan For Latinas

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Lil Kim and Zoe Saldana have a few things they would like to put in your ear. Kimmy is coming for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Rap” Nicki Minaj on yet another diss track, while Zoe is offering up some sex advice in the newest issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas. Get it all inside…

It’s a case of identity theft. At least…that’s what Lil Kim is claiming. The Queen Bee has released a new diss track (and shade-filled artwork) and it’s aimed at her usual target…Nicki Minaj.

After firing shots at the “Anaconda” rapper and hopping on Beyonce’s “***Flawless” track with her own remix, the Brooklyn raptress found some time in between nursing Royal Reign to hit up the studio. On her newly released track “Identity Theft,” Kim is accusing Nicki of biting her style (haven’t we heard this before?) and warns her enemies to steer clear because she's pissed and they don’t want to feel her wrath.

She hopped on Twitter with a warning:

 

 

And for the cover art, Kim puts Nicki's face on her New Jersey issued license. Ha!

She spits,

It’s looking like I’m headed back behind bars again/cause b*tches wanna start with Kim and I ain’t with the arguing/I’m jet chartering, fresh cardigan/getting my Martha in, while these broke hoes borrowing

She goes in on the second verse,

Since you insist on running your jibs off/After I drop these flowers for Big off/I’m gone come and blow yo lid off/ Like Adolf/Roll up the tints then peel off/Better wear your crosses and rosaries/read the Quran pray to Allah before you think about approaching me

 

Guess chick needs to build a buzz for her next project....
 

Take a listen:

And also catching people's ears today:

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Guardians of the Galaxy& Avatar actress Zoe Saldana claims she likes to keep her personal life private. But she has no problem opening up when it comes to sex. Remember when she revealed the she once had sex was in between two dirty train cars?! 

Shot by Alexi Hay, the mom-to-be dons a long-sleeve knit Julien MacDonald dress on the cover of the September 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas– clearly shot pre-baby bump.

In the issue, Zoe gets candid on having a good sex life, offering up up a few tips to keep it HOT in the bedroom. She also dished on being a black Latina in Hollywood, challenges she faces being a woman in the industry and teaching her little one her native tongue…Spanish.

Here are the highlights:

On the most essential quality for a good sex life:
"To be uninhibited. I'm not talking about bringing in a third person or watching porn all night: That's what leads people to believe they are amazing in bed when they're the worst ever. Pornography is not sex education — it's the opposite! Don't allow insecurities to close you off. Be creative."

What is it like to be a black Latina when you're called for roles — are you compared to other actresses?
I'm sure I'm compared to everything behind closed doors. Now that I'm a producer — and I've been in the director's chair as well, for my Rosemary's Baby remake — I sympathize with what producers go through. We're in the business of making movies, and sometimes you have to make political decisions that get in the way of the art.

To what extent do you fight to tell Latina stories?
First, I want to tell good stories. After that, I want to see an accurate depiction of Americans. When I'm sitting in the theater, I'm surrounded by people from all walks of life; we're not just Caucasian. And when art doesn't imitate life, there's an imbalance.

What's the challenge of being a woman in Hollywood?
Throughout history, for every five doors that have opened for a man, only one has opened for a woman. So the moment another woman comes along — especially a younger one — she gets picked on instead of embraced. I'm 35, and I don't want to be afraid of the 22-year-olds. I'm actually in a better place than they are.

On whether her children with husband Marco Perego will learn to speak Spanish:
"Of course [our children] will speak the languages that we speak; my sisters and I grew up learning French and speaking English and Spanish, and because of that, we're able to understand Italian and Portuguese. But I'm going to have to make a conscious effort to speak Spanish to my children, because I speak Spanglish."

Well alright.

Peep her gorgeous spread below:

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Work! Check out the starlet's full interview here.  And you can pick up a copy of Zoe's issue on newsstands August 12th.

Photos: Alexei Hay/Cosmopolitan for Latinas/Lil Kim's IG

INSTAGRAM FLEXIN’: Chris Brown Reveals OFFICIAL “X” Cover Art + Makes Karrueche His #WCW

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Chris Brown has finally released the official cover art to his long awaited X album. And in honor of #WCW, he gave a tribute to his (now?) off-again girlfriend Karrueche. Peep it all inside…

After living it up in St. Tropez last week (sans Karrueche), Chris Brown is ready to get back to the music. And he just released the official cover art for his highly anticipated sixth studio album X. We've seen the pic before as he promoted his album on his Instagram, but today he released the image as the official cover.

Breezy fans can except to hear his full tracklist on September 16th.
 

Oh, and he also posted this (and quickly deleted it):

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Although the "Loyal" singer and Karrueche have reportedly broke up, he still wants us to know that Kae is his #WCW. These two...

And right before that...
 

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He posted the picture above of the definition of a soul mate. It reads,

“Whats a soulmate? It’s like a best friend but more. It’s the one person in the world who know you better than anyone else. That someone who makes you a better person. No, actually they don’t make you a better person. You do that yourself because they inspire you. A soulmate is someone you carry with with you forever. Its one person who knew you, accepted you and believed in you before anyone else did or when no one else would. And no matter what happens, youll always love them and nothing could ever change that."

Hmmm…think he’s trolling his own fans to stir up some buzz for his album...or nah?
 

Photos: CB's IG

WORKING WOMEN: Tasha Smith COVERS SHEEN Magazine’s Triple Threat Issue + Porsha Stewart LANDS Permanent Gig With Dish Nation

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Tasha Smith is gracing the cover of SHEEN magazine’s debut Triple Threat issue. And she’s looking absolutely gorgeous in green. Also, Porsha Williams is now a permanent co-host on Dish Nation. Peep her cover and the deets inside…

Fab actress Tasha Smith is flawless on the brand new cover of SHEEN magazine’s Sept/Oct 2014 Triple Threat issue. Her face is perfection and she’s slaying that green dress.

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The “For Better Or Worse” actress chopped it up with the mag about her acting career, lessons she has learned from her marriage, wanting more children and her off-screen relationship with her on-screen husband, Michael Jai White.

You can catch Tasha’s issue on newsstands August 26th.

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By the way, the veteran actress celebrated the grand opening of her Actors Studio in L.A. She posed it up with some of her celeb friends Brandy, Angela Bassett and Salli Richardson.  She's doing fab things off-screen in Hollywood.

She tweeted her excitement:

 

 

Nice!

And another chick on her grind...

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Looks like “RHOA” star Porsha Williams won’t be pressed to return to BRAVO. Even though we all know she will be returning.

She just landed her a permanent gig as a co-host for Dish Nation. The reality star did a test run this summer on the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” segment and it seems the network was impressed. During her segments, Porsha will give her take on breaking celebrity news and gossip.

Co-executive producers Michael Bachmann and Matt Blanock released a statement on Porsha’s new career move saying,

“This week, ‘Dish Nation’ celebrates 500 episodes. We are thrilled to have the talented and tenacious Porsha Williams around for the next 500 and beyond.”

Porsha also gushed on her venture saying,

“On my very first day in the Atlanta studios of ‘Dish Nation’ I immediately felt a natural chemistry with the team. Rickey Smiley is an amazing comic and I am thrilled to learn and grow with one of the best morning hosts in the country.”

 

Congrats!

 

EXTRAS:

1. Soulja Boyofficially joins “Love & Hip Hop LA” STORY
 

Photos: SHEEN/Porsha's IG/Angela Bassett's IG

WANTED: Arrest Warrant ISSUED After Wiz Khalifa SKIPS OUT On TEXAS Court Date For Weed Possession, POSTS RACY Pic Of Amber Rose

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If Wiz Khalifa steps inside of Texas, he'll likely end up behind bars.  Find out why Wiz is "wanted" inside and see the saucy pic he posted of Amber Rose's backshot.

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Pot-smoking rapper Wiz Khalifa (shown smoking outside Club VIP in New York City) is a very WANTED man in Texas.  Earlier this year, Wiz was busted at El Paso International Airport for possessing weed and briefly jailed (where he also tweeted a jail selfie). He was let out on $300 bail and given a court date to appear in West Texas at a later date. Well....maybe he "forgot" about the court date.

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County Court-at-Law Judge Ricardo Herrerahas issued a bench warrant for Wiz's arrest and we're waiting on his lawyers to get him out of this mess.

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In the meantime, Wiz Khalifa definitely has his wife Amber Rose on his mind.  He posted a sexy pic of her for #WCW. 

 

Photos via Wiz's Instagram/Jeffrey Duran/Splash News


AWWW: Gabby Union & Dwyane Wade's 'Save The Date' Video Brings The Cuteness...

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You've seen their engagement-moment photos (above) and Christmas card shoot.  Now, the future Mr. & Mrs. Dwyane Wade have sent out their Save The Date videos.  And, of course, it leaked to the media.  Check it inside....

After getting engaged a few days before Christmas 2013, Gabby Union & Dwyane Wade are getting married on August 30th.  And while all the deets are being kept under wraps, their Save The Date video isn't.  Check out what leaked to the media above. It involves the engagement, D-Wade's kiddies, and yes, love.

 

Photo: Getty

Beyonce CONFIRMED For the 2014 MTV VMAS, Will RECEIVE The 2014 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

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Beyonce is confirmed to perform at the 2014 MTV VMAS and she'll receive the 2014 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. More inside....

 

Good news from the Beyhive, Queen Bey will be the "Queen" of the night when this year's MTV Video Music Awards air on Sunday, Aug. 24. We already told you that the "***Flawless" singer leads the pack with 8 nominations, and now MTV has confirmed that she'll perform at the show AND will receive the 2014 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

MTV released the news on their website reading,

"Over the course of MTV history, the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award has been presented to exemplary musicians who have made an incredible and long-lasting impact on pop culture. When it came time to choose the 2014 VMA recipient, one particular name stood out above the rest—global entertainer, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Beyonce."

 

In other Bey news, she and Jay Z just wrapped the U.S. leg of their joint On the Run tour (which has ALREADY made $100 Million).  That means that between "On The Run" and "The Mrs. Carter Show" Bey has hit the $100M twice in a year!

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And despite rumors of marital discord and supposedly staying in separate hotel rooms, the couple was spotted having a family lunch with Blue Ivy in San Francisco at Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday evening, the couple joined Will.I.Am for dinner at Tosca before returning to their $30,000/night Presidential Suite at the St. Regis TOGETHER (see pics here). Hmm....if that is what marital strife looks like...sign us up.

 

Extras:

1.  Former Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers star Greg Oden has been arrested in northeast Marion County on two battery charges. He is accused of punching a woman in the face. Story.

 

Photos via Beyonce's Instagram

SNAPPED: Nicole Murphy Allegedly Tries To Beat Down Michael Strahan's Hotel Room Door Over "The Woman" + Sara Stokes In Jail AGAIN Over Domestic Violence!

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The Nicole Murphy & Michael Strahan saga continues.  A new report surfaced saying that Nicole lost her ish at Michael's supposed hotel room where she thought he had his "other woman" inside.  Plus, Sara Stokes--formerly of Da Band--is back in jail and seems to be setting ish up for her own episode of "Snapped".

 

Deets inside...

Back in January at the swanky Beverly Wilshire hotel, Nicole Murphy reportedly went batsh*t cray cay thanks to the belief her then-fiance was in a room there...with another woman.  And it allegedly ended with security taking her away!

We've been mentioning the cheating allegations supposedly made by Nicole in the midst of her breakup with the "Live" co-host.  And it seems ish got REALLY real several months ago.

According to TMZ:

It all went down at the famous Regent Beverly Wilshire back in January. Sources tell us Nicole had gotten word that Michael was staying there ... and she suspected he was with another woman.

We're told Nicole showed up at Michael's hotel room, unannounced ... and began banging on the door shortly before midnight, causing a major scene.

Witnesses tell us Nicole was screaming Michael's name, saying, "I know you're in there with some bitch." She also yelled, for all to hear, "It's Michael from 'Kelly and Michael' in there."

The commotion woke up several guests in neighboring rooms -- some of whom stuck their heads out into the hallway. She ranted for 20 minutes before hotel security booted Nicole from the hotel.

Chile...Nicole is NOT here for the cheating.

For some reason, we believe every ounce of this story.  These two have had a tumultuous relationship for years....and this seems to fit right on in to their drama.

 

And speaking of drama:

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We're thoroughly convinced Sara Stokes (far left in above pic) is campaigning to have her story featured on "Snapped" on day very soon.  Remember the singer from her "Making The Band" and Da Band days?  The one whose manager-husband, Tony, always got the side eye for his seemingly controlling ways?

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Well, she's back in jail for yet another domestic violence charge against said husband.  And this time, the cops rolled up to her house and found her and her husband BRAWLING on the ground outside!

Reports from TMZ state:

Cops tell us ... they were called to Stokes' home July 21st at 3:45 A.M. ... and found her and hubby Tony outside -- fighting on the ground. They say Stokes was drunk.

Stokes was arrested and charged with domestic violence. And as if things weren't bad enough ... she's now in hot water because the arrest has triggered a probation violation for a prior DV incident -- also involving her husband. So she'll be spending the next 93 days in the pokey for that.

That mugshot though...

After her husband bought her those new boobs years ago, it's been all downhill from there.  She was also arrested back in '09 for stabbing her husband.  And in 2011, Tony was accused of choking her out.  The couple does have kids together...but all this violence has got to make them re-think why they are still together.

 

EXTRAS:

1.  A woman who claims to have patented "Bye Felicia" 15 years ago sues 105 companies! STORY

 

 

 

Potos: Pacific Coast News

DAY DATE: Ne-Yo & New Boo Crystal Renay HOLD HANDS At The Movies

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Ne-Yo and his new girlfriend Crystal Renay were spotted boo'd up and holding hands during a day date in Hollywood.  More inside....

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Ne-Yo and his new lady Crystal Renay were seen holding hands while walking into a movie theater in Hollywood yesterday. His new girl, who describes herslf as "MODEL/ACTRESS Italian/black/spanish", seemed A-OK with the cameras follwing them.

The "new" couple began posting pics of one another of Instagram two months ago, and now it seems like they're ready to display their affections in public.

Hi ex-fiancee Monyetta Shaw is appearing on the new VH1 show "Atlanta Exes"...so we're sure we'll be hearing more about this.

On the music side, the"Money Can't Buy" singer is releasing his sixth studio album on November 11th and he recently filed an $8 million lawsuit against former friend and manager Kevin Foster for mishandling his finances and forging his name on loan documents! We guess money can't buy "trust."

 

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Tracee Ellis Ross Raps "No Flex Zone" + Lil Kim Strikes Again With "Hot Ni**a" Freestyle

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Lil Kim is on a roll, and she just dropped her third track in just as many days.  Check out her newest remix inside, plus Tracee Ellis Ross flexing her rap skills....

Fresh off her "***Flawless" remix (to Beyonce & Nicki's remix) and her own diss track "Identity Theft", Lil Kim just dropped her "Hot Ni**a" freestyle for the masses.

Kimmy Blanco spit her bars over fellow Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda’s single “Hot Ni**a.”  And it seems she's on a mission to relevancy again.  We love Kim and hope she sticks to focusing on something other than dissing Nicki.

Check it below:

 

You feelin' it?

 

 

Meanwhile, Tracee Ellis Ross is flexing her own rap skills....on her Instagram.  She posted a video of herself reading lyrics to a song she likes--Mike WiLL Made It's artist Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone".  She said:

"No Flex Zone" and rapping along tot he track.There's always some song you bounce along to in the car but have no idea what they're actually saying or what it means ...so I looked up the lyrics, rapped along (to practice my rap game) and then was like wait, whaaaat?!!? #noflexzone #WHATDOESTHISMEAN????

Peep T-Murda (we had to give her a rap name) above.  Hilar.

 

SLAY WORTHY: Angela Bassett Gets GORGE In Lingerie For "Violet Grey" Shoot, Spills ALL Her Beauty Secrets

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Well, Hello Mrs. Bassett-Vance!  The "American Horror Story" star and upcoming Whitney Houston biopic director, Angela Bassett, is serving up some slayage for online beauty site Violet Grey.  Check out her pics, and all her beauty secrets that keep her looking YBF inside...

 

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55-year-old Angela Bassett is serving up major fabness in her new VioletGrey.com shoot where she's giving us a peek into her flirty bedroom behavior.  In bustiers, heels and sexy white button ups, Angela's dishing all her beauty secrets, what makes her feel vulnerable (and confident), why her actor husband Courtney B. Vance is so great, and how she gets ready for major red carpet events.

We typically only choose a few highlights from interviews, but Angela's whole interview is a necessary read.

Check it below:

VIOLET GREY: YOU’VE RECEIVED NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS FOR PLAYING ICONIC WOMEN LIKE ROSA PARKS AND TINA TURNER. WHAT ROLE DOES HAIR AND MAKEUP PLAY IN TAKING ON A PART LIKE THAT?
ANGELA BASSETT: For me, it’s vitally important. Once you see that come to life you can see the character slowly emerge. It allows you to go deeper, to discover her perspective and her idiosyncrasies. I look in the mirror to see how she moves, how she feels, how she speaks; then the moment happens when it’s like ‘Hello, I’m here.’
V.G.: GETTING READY FOR THE RED CARPET IS A RITUAL FOR MANY ACTRESSES. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR YOU?
A.B.: My first question is always ‘Is my team available?’ I wish I could do all of this, but everyone has their gifts. Then I just sit there with my eyes closed. If I open them it’s only because I’m trying to get a few tips for myself!
V.G.: SO YOU GIVE YOUR TEAM TOTAL CREATIVE FREEDOM?
A.B.: I do. I just let them do what they do because they marry the look to the moment. It’s like a dance: We’re all doing it, and every person has their part. Everything has to meet and become one voice.
V.G.: WHAT KIND OF TIPS HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR TEAM?
A.B.: One thing that I’ve learned is don’t bring your false lashes all the way to the end of your eyes because it will bring your eyes down.
V.G. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR THE RED CARPET IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO AN AWARD SHOW?
A.B.: I try to watch my diet so I can fit into whatever I am wearing. Cut the sugar, the alcohol and the bread, and eat a lot of protein and veggies.
Getting Dressed With Angela Bassett | #VioletGrey, The Industry’s Beauty Edit
V.G.: WHO MAKES A GOOD DATE TO AN EVENT?
A.B.: A friend or a sister. I mean, the husband is always great, but there is something about a girlfriend...
V.G.: WHO DOES THE RED CARPET WELL TODAY?
A.B.: Cate Blanchett, Penélope Cruz, and, of course, Lupita [Nyong’o].
V.G.: YOUR SKIN IS PRISTINE. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?
A.B.: When I’m in New York I see my friend Mamie McDonald at Skin by Mamie. She understands skin. She makes it glow.
V.G.: HOW IS GETTING DRESSED FOR A NIGHT OUT DIFFERENT WHEN YOU DO IT ALONE?
A.B.: Well, it only takes me about 10 minutes! I start thinking about it in the car on the way home. Do I want to be flirty? Sensual? Powerful? Then I try to dress for that feeling. My husband [actor Courtney B. Vance] always says ‘Lord, you’ve made something out of nothing, how did you do that?’
V.G.: WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO MAKEUP LOOK FOR A NIGHT OUT?
A.B.: Recently we had the wrap party for Whitney [the biopic Bassett directed], and it was real simple: foundation, mascara, a red lip, and you’re done. I’m not very good with eye shadow, but I’ve got foundation down.
V.G.: AND WHAT IS YOUR FOUNDATION SECRET?
A.B.: The foundation is Kevyn Aucoin; I like that. and I have to use the BeautyBlender—I fell in love as soon as I tried. You don’t see where the makeup starts and ends.
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V.G.: WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO RED LIPSTICK?
A.B.: Nars Red Lizard.
V.G.: WHAT IS THE FIRST PRODUCT YOU PUT ON IN THE MORNING AND THE LAST PRODUCT YOU PUT ON AT NIGHT?
A.B.: I use GrandeLash in the morning and Dr. Lancer’s lash serum at night; they’ve really helped my lashes grow. I had individual lashes put on last year, and when you take them off you feel like you have snaggle lash.
V.G.: WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR?
A.B.: A passionate woman who knows what she loves and has been blessed to be able to do it…and continue to do it!
V.G.: WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?
A.B.: Love…and sugar.
V.G.: WHEN DO YOU FEEL THE MOST VULNERABLE?
A.B.: When I’m told I can’t do something. When I’m told I’m not good enough, that I can’t have something, can’t go somewhere, especially because of the color of my skin.
V.G.: YOU’RE SUCH A STRONG WOMAN, I BET YOU ALWAYS FIGHT FOR THE THINGS YOU WANT AND COME OUT ON TOP.
A.B.: Not with everything, but that’s when you stick out your chest and you gather your strength. I was raised by my mother, and she taught me how! You can’t be in this industry if you’re afraid of a little rejection.

 

The living-legend actress will star in "American Horror Story: Freak Show", premiering October 15th on FX!

 

Photography By ROBIN BLACK

 

Gorgeous KeKe Palmer On Staying Scandal-Free In "BOMBSHELL" + Jhene Aiko In BLACK & WHITE For "ELLE"

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KeKe Palmer and Jhene Aiko both lent their great looks to a pair of photoshoots for BOMBSHELL and ELLE Magazine. More inside....

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"Just KeKe" and actress KeKe Palmer looks amazing on the cover of BOMBSHELL (the female-centered BLEU Magazine insert).  KeKe, who'll make history on September 9th as Broadway's first Black actress to star as Cinderella, opened up to the magazine about transitioning into more adult roles. Also, she talked about her involvement with social media and offers advice to fans about following their dreams.  Highlights:

On transitioning from child star without any scandal:“I’ve always wanted to remain who I was, and show my growth in my roles. I’ve grown up in these roles, and people have finally been able to see the growth in me as an actress.”

On her success and what she puts out on social media: I’m here because I believed that I can be here, and if you believe you can be there doing whatever it is you want to do, then you can be there too, but you just have to believe.”

And her super hot pics below:

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Hair, makeup, and style is on point for this shoot.  Loves it!

In ELLE....

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Jhene Aiko, who'll released her Souled Out album on September 9th, posed for a fabulous black-and-white pictorial in Elle titled "STEPS OUTSIDE OF HER COMFORT ZONE."

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In one of the chic photos, Jhene modeled a Juan Carlos Obando silk blouse,a white Prada dress shirt, and paired a black Carven dress with adidas Stan Smith sneakers.  She talked to the mag about the particular look (which seems to be her signature) saying,“It was a little out of my comfort zone.  I didn’t expect for it to look cool on me.”

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Last week, Jhene performed in Chicago for Lollapalooza were she gave a crowd-approved performance of "The Worst" during a rainfall.

 

Photos via Nick Walker/ELLE/Bombshell/Elton Anderson


LATE NIGHT LAUGHS: Russell Simmons, KeKe Palmer, The Hollywood Exes & More AT The All Def Comedy Live SHOW

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Russell Simmons joined The Hollywood Exes, Keke Palmer and Bambi for a few laughs last night. See pics from All Def Comedy Live inside...

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Last night, Miss Diddy (above) and The Brand Group partnered with Russell Simmons for another night of laughs with the All Def Comedy Live Presented By All Def Digital.  

In the pic atop, Russell posed with some of The Hollywood Exes cast including Mayte Garcia, Jessica Canseco and Shamicka Lawrence.  No Nicole?

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Broadway's next Cinderella, KeKe Palmer posed for the camera.

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LAHH ATL star Bambi was spotted sipping a cocktail.

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Daniel Gibson was there...again.  Maybe the show helps him laugh through the pain of his split with Keyshia?

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Rap legend Too Short helped support the show.

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Tony Rock kept the show moving as host and emcee.

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Comedian Deray Davis was a part of the lineup.

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Former video model Bria Myles proved she's still got hot.

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Funnyman Sherrod Small was also a part of the evening's lineup.

 

 

Photo via Kass/ Ken for The Brand Group

 

AT HOME BIRTH: Omarion & Apryl Jones Welcome Baby Boy Megaa Omari Grandberry!

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R&B crooner Omarion and his fiancee Apryl Jones welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world.....and they did it at home with no drugs! See pics of Megaa Omari Grandberry inside...

 

New baby alert!  A few hours ago...Omarion proudly announced the arrival of his and Apryl's son Megaa Omari Grandberry.

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Omarion told his followers that he's committed to being a loving father and revealed that Apryl delivered Megaa at home with no drugs!

"World. Allow me to introduce. MEGAA OMARI GRANDBERRY. He is 7 pounds. 4oz & 20 inches long. My son I've been waiting on you. God is the realist!! I witnessed a miracle. My soul mate @aprylsjones is so strong! Not only did she have a un medicated birth (no drugs) she did it at home. Naturally. Just like my mom had me. I love you. thank you for having my legacy. I'll forever belong to you & you will forever be tied to me. Creating a child takes no love or skill but being a parent requires lots of both. Thanks for watching me grow. #MEGAAhome #OmarionsonMEGAA #donthateonmysonsnameillkillya #Nolol #royalObloodline #blasain #mysongotgoodhair #freshpitthewombhandsom alright. I love y'all.

Well props to her for thuggin' it out with no meds.  Because....

And Apryl tweeted, "These two are my everything..... @1omarion I love you baby! He's here"

 

2 days ago...Omari Ishmael Grandberry aka Omarion alerted his Instagram followers that his fiancee was ready to go into labor.

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"Babe @aprylsjones just broke. #abouttobeafather #wish us health. Bless up!"

Congrats to O' and Apryl!  

 

 

Photos via Omarion's Instagram/Apryl's Instagram

IN CASE YOU MISSED: Cincinnati Bengals Baller Pac Man Jones THREATENS Ludacris Over Instagram Joke

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Pac Man Jones obviously doesn’t like to joke…especially when the joke is on him. Find out why he’s ready to lay the smackdown on Ludacris inside….

When it comes to Instagram memes, it’s all fun and games….until you’re the butt of the joke. Which would be the case for Cincinnati Bengals baller Adam “Pac Man” Jones.

He’s pissed. Why? Well…Ludacris posted the "Moral of the story is..." picture above with the caption, “#nowthatsludacris.” And it must have really gotten under Pac Man’s skin because he’s now spewing physical threats at Luda on social media over the post.

In the picture, Pac Man’s picture is used on the bottom right, poking fun at him saying he ended up in a neck brace because he had a woman of a certain size on his shoulders during a pool party. Of course, that’s not Pac Man with the woman in the pool, but that IS a real picture of him in a neck brace. He actually suffered a serious season-ending neck injury in 2010 from football.

The actual picture is of him speaking with reporters after he was released from jail. He was arrested on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct while intoxicated and resisting arrest in 2011. Sighs...

Clearly offended by the post, Pac Man hopped in the "Party Girls" rapper's comments and threatened him saying:

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Damn Pac Man it was just a joke! Take it easy...

Ludacris has yet to respond.

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BIRTHDAY GIRL: Meagan Good CELEBRATES Her 33rd Birthday With A '70s to '90s Themed Skate Party!

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Meagan Good celebrated her 33rd birthday alongside her husband Devon Franklin, her big brother Colbert and a host of family and friends last night.  See party pics and videos inside... 

 

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Last night, TLAM2 star Meagan Good celebrated her 33rd birthday with a 70s to 90s themed skating party. The celebration was a "family" affair as Meagan and her big brother Colbert (above) both share August 8th as their birthdate.

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Meagan paid homage to "Fame" and rocked a sequined leotard and pink leggings at the party.  And, of course, she made it look hot.Her hubby Devon opted for the Run DMC "My Adidas" look.

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She partied (and posed) the night away with a group of friends, including her bestie Brandi who tweeted, "Meagan Is A True Beauty!

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On Instagram/Twitter, Meagan received birthday shoutouts from friends Paige Hurd, Skye Townsend, Taquel Graves, and Dijon Talton.

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Chris Brown hit the party too!  He posed with actor Wesley Jonathan and a few more friends. 

 

 

Watch Meagan & Devon's skating skills: 

 

Watch Meagan & Colbert's birthday song:

 

Meagan recently wrapped filming Loosewith Raven Simone, Garcelle Beauvais, Paige Hurd and Romeo.  The upcoming film was shot in Gulfport, MS and is a coming-of-age story about bullying. It's expected to be released in 2015. 

 

Photos/video via Meagan's Instagram/@BrandiBB/@djeque/@tavares

Kerry Washington REVEALS How Filming “Scandal” While Pregnant Almost Broke Her!

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Kerry Washington gets candid about working on the previous season of “Scandal” while being pregnant. Find out what “Olivia Pope” had to say about the hardships she faced this past season inside…

She bore the child, and now she’s back to business.

Fab mom Kerry Washington (above, pregnant on the set last December) was expecting during the filming of her hit ABC drama series “Scandal.” So one can only imagine the hardships she faced having to work on the fast paced show everyday and being pregnant..

On top of that, the show had to hide the fact she was pregnant (since they didn’t write it in). So, not only was she dealing with her body changing everyday and out-of-control hormones, she also had to pretend to be the fearless Olivia Pope during one of the darkest seasons of the show.  In addition to hiding it from the public for several months.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Emmy nominated actress opened up about her most challenging season yet.  She talked about having to figure out how to portray her charcter’s true self while having to deal with so many changes of her own. She also talked about how the season almost broke her due to not having any control.

Kerry told the magazine,

All of last season was a challenge for me, on a few levels. For one thing, I was going through this amazing physical transition, this physical journey of having a baby, that my character was not going through. And I work very physically. What I do is often grounded in the body. That meant I had to figure out how to be this woman while my instrument was changing and evolving every day. It was like seeing the keys on a piano jump around on a daily basis. It was tough for me to even maintain Olivia's walk because of the changes.

At the same time, everything I understood about Olivia unraveled because of the storylines. The season really broke me. I'm a Type A actor who likes to have it all figured out going in, but suddenly I had no idea where this woman was going to go next. I had to jump in without everything being perfect. I felt like I had been in control playing the character, but it all got taken away from me last season. That meant my acting toolbox had to be upgraded. I had to trade in my screwdriver and hammer for a Black and Decker power tool.

 

Well, she certainly got the job done effortlessly.  Cheers to all the working moms who make the job look easy!
 

Photos: Fame

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