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Lil' Kim SHUTS IT DOWN On BET's "Rip The Runway" + Trey Songz's "Sex Ain't Better Than Love" Video

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We told you before that Lil' Kim rocked the stage at BET's "Rip The Runway." And now you can check out her performance in case you missed the show last night!  Watch her rip through a medley of hits and see Trey Songz's video for "Sex Ain't Better Than Love."

 

Lil' Kim made a triumphant return to the stage last night on BET's "Rip The Runway" as she ran through a medley including "Crush On You," "It's All About the Benjamins," and "If You Love Me."  She wore a high shouldered sequined catsuit from L’Impasse Boutique, along with $125 Michael Antonio Lavonne Pumps.

 

Watch Lil' Kim's full performance here:

And in music videos.....

 

 

Trey Songz is back with a visual for "Sex Ain't Better Than Love" off his Inevitable EP. Check it out above.

 

Trey Video via ESSENCE


NEWS: Slain Florida Teen Trayvon Martin's PARENTS Speak Out On "Anderson"

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News of unarmed 17-year-old Sanford, Florida teen Trayvon Martin being gunned down outside of a gated community--by a regular citizen--with no form of justice being served has angered and swept the nation.

 

Now, Trayvon's parents, Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin, are speaking out and giving their take of what happened, and what now needs to happen, on Anderson Cooper's talk show airing later today.  We have clips from the show inside...

On this afternoon's episode of "Anderson," the parents of Trayvon Martin will speak out about the killing of their high school son.  We have purposely not speculated on the situation as there are very few facts, but plenty of unproven accusations.  Whether readers agree or not, we choose not to gossip about non-Hollywood matters (which has been our policy for the 7 years we have been here) where gossip could do more harm to the case then good.

With a formal in-depth sit-down from his parents, we can now get a better idea of the horrible situation at hand.

Trayvon was fatally shot February 26, 2012 while walking to the house of his father's fiancee in Sanford, Florida, after a trip to a convenience store. George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch leader, said he shot the teen in self-defense.  Trayvon reportedly was wearing a hoodie & carrying a bag of Skittles.

Zimmerman has not been arrested or charged. A police report describes him as a white male; his family says he is Hispanic.

As for the pending issues: There are some reports stating Zimmerman was actually not a member of Neighborhood watch, some reports say the 8 released 9-1-1 calls were edited/scrubbed to help Zimmerman, and some reports sate that Zimmerman is actually hiding out to avoid possible impending justice. Our nation is outraged at the Zimmerman seeming to equate hoodies and a certain "look" of a person as "trouble." There have been no explanations as to what was allegedly done to invoke "self defense" from Zimmerman.

 

Here are Trayvon's parents, as well as a witness, speaking on various aspects of the case:

Trayvon Martin's father, Tracy, talks about whether race played a role in Trayvon's death, and in the subsequent actions of the police:

Anderson: Tracy there has not been police action, this man Zimmerman was not arrested the day of the shooting. Do you believe if your son had been white that Zimmerman would have been arrested?
Tracy: I honestly believe had Trayvon been a white kid he would have been arrested. Zimmerman would have been arrested. I just feel as though the Sanford police department is doing us an injustice. They actually are trying to sweep our son's death under the rug. Trayvon was a person, he wasn't just a statistic, he was loved by his family, he was loved by his friends. I just refuse to stop pursuing the arrest of Mr. Zimmerman until he is arrested.
 

Trayvon Martin's mother, Sabryna, says that the as yet unidentified 911 calls prior to her son's death were absolutely Trayvon's voice.

Anderson: The eyewitness have said some of them believe it was your son calling out for help, no one saw him directly doing it or could say it 100% for sure. You've heard the 911 call where you hear somebody calling out for help. Do you believe that is your son's voice?
Sybrina: Yes I do. I believe that's Trayvon Martin, that's my baby's voice. Every mother knows their child and that's his voice.
Anderson: And the fact, if that's true and he called out for help, what does that tell you?
Tracy: He was afraid for his life. He saw his death coming. He saw his death coming. The screams got more frantic. At that second that we heard the shot the screams just completely stopped. He saw his death, he was pleading for his life.
Anderson: So you're saying that if it was Zimmerman who was screaming for help that might have continued after the shot but the fact that after the shot there was no more screaming for help.
Tracy: No more screaming whatever, it went completely silent.

 

Following the death of her son Trayvon Martin, Trayvon's mom says it has been difficult to grieve when no justice has been served.

Anderson: What's it like Sabrina for you to have to do this. Weeks later to be trying to get what you believe is justice for your son?
Sybrina: It's just difficult to grieve because it just seems like we haven't received justice yet. It's hard to sleep. I cry everyday. I can hear the 911 tapes in my head. I can hear him yelling. It's just very difficult as a mother to know that I had to bury my child.

One witness who saw George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin struggling with one another tells her side of the story.

Anderson: When you both went outside. You saw George Zimmerman where? And where was Trevon Martin?
Mary: She was out the door first. When I came out the door I saw him basically straddling him. He had feet on either side of his body and his hands at the time I didn't know was on his back.
Anderson: Trevon was face down?
Mary: Trevon was face down. Once he got off of the body we could see that his face was down in the grass. At the time that he was holding his back I didn't know if he was trying to help him, hold the wound or…Selma had asked him several times, three times, 'Whats going on? Is everything okay? And each time he looked back but he didn't say anything until the third time he said, 'Just call the police.'

 

And father Tracy spoke on what he wants the audience and the nation to push for at this moment:

Basically we don't want to have another family go through this. We are very appreciative that the community across the nation is standing behind us and asking the same questions that we are asking. Why isn't George Zimmerman arrested? We want an arrest, we want him to have a fair trial. We are not asking for an eye for an eye but we want justice for our son. The only thing that will ease the pain is seeing him being punished for the crime that he committed.

The parents' full interview airs on "Anderson" this afternoon (Thursday, March 22nd).  Check your local listings.

Rihanna Goes Polka Dot & Handcuffs Crazy For Dinner + Drake Adds J. Cole & Waka Flocka Flame To CLUB PARADISE Tour

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Rihanna tied her hair up in a bandana and went out to dinner in California last night.  With her polka dots and "handcuffs" in tow.  See pics inside and find out Drake's tour dates for his "Club Paradise" tour with J. Cole and Waka Flocka.

Rihanna was spotted rocking her short shorts to dinner at Giorgio Baldi Restaurant in Malibu last night.  She rocked the grey Vlieger & Vandam "Guardian Angel" clutch ($218) which features a cheeky handcuff imprint.  And paired her look with red nails, red lips, and cutesy red & white polka dotted Miu Miu heels ($168) & matching hair scarf with a Chanel brooch.  And her pink diamond gun necklace to boot.

You feelin' the look?

 

 

 

Also in music.......

Drake is ready to kick off the second U.S. leg of the “Club Paradise” tour. And this time around he's bringing J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, and French Montana.

“I feel like this tour is coming at the perfect time,” said Drake. “It’s taking place in the season that we all wait for. We’re outdoors and you’ve got every single artist you wait to hear in the club on one bill…that’s Club Paradise.”

Drake’s “Club Paradise” new U.S. Tour dates as as follows:

May 7 – Concord, CA – Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord (J. Cole will not be appearing)
May 8 – Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
May 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 13 – Denver, CO – Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
May 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
May 16 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
May 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
May 19 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
May 22 – Raleigh, NC – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
May 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
May 25 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
May 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
May 28 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
May 30 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 1- Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
June 2 – Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
June 5 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
June 6 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
June 8 – Darien Lake, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
June 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
June 11 – Hartford, CT – Comcast Theatre
June 12 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 14 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 16 – New York, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
June 17 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center

 

Photos via Splash News

 

 

 

GUESS: WHO'S MY MAMA?!

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Beautiful baby alert!  Can you guess who the animal print-loving, bangin-post-baby-body-having mom of this baby girl is?

 

Answer inside....

She's 6 months old and looking anything but scary.  Her celebrity mom is....

 

 

 

 

It's former Spice Girl & current Jenny Craig Australia spokeswoman Mel BBaby Madison was snapped taking a nap in her all pink butterflies outfit yesterday.  And Mel tweeted to her hubby & Madison's dad Stephen Belafonte: "@stephenthinks1 we have the most beautiful baby,Madison thank you honey look at the pic"

Awww.

The whole fam, including daughters Phoenix Chi & Angel Iris, snapped a pic together once princess Madison woke up:

And another recent pic with big sis Phoenix.  Cute!

 

Pics: Mel B's Twitter

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: LaLa, Kelly Rowland & Angie Beyince DINE In NYC

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Lala Anthony, Kelly Rowland and Angie Beyince (Beyonce's cousin) were all about town last night.  The trio of besties were spotted having dinner at the sexy Villa Pacri restaurant in NYC.

 

Pics of the fab ladies inside...

LaLa kicked off season 2 of her reality show "LaLa's Full Court Life" this week.  And her friends who are on the show--Kelly Rowland & Angie Beyince--popped up with her at dinner last night in the Meatpacking District:

LaLa donned interesting Rag & Bone pants with a black front and white back, paired with a black Helmut Lang vest and sky high cork platform pumps by Brian Atwood.  And Ms. Kelly kept it casual in jeans and black & white striped pumps. And Angie showed off her newer sleeker bod in a cute grey long sleeved ruched dress and pumps.

 

They all hammed it up for the cameras while leaving.

 

Fab times!

Pics via SPLASH/Twitter

 

Gabrielle Union Dishes On Having A Public Relationship With Dwyane Wade

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Gabrielle Union made a charitable appearance at the recent Miami Heat Charitable Fund Gala.  And she chatted up NBC about how she and her Miami Heat star boyfriend Dwyane Wade keep everything in tact while having a public relationship.

 

Her answers inside...

Gabby recently dished on the current projects she's working on, as well as how she keeps the relationship going with Mr. Wade throughout the busy schedules and paparazzi and rumors.  And she seems to be taking it all in stride, especially after the couple's recent ESSENCE cover story.  Here's her interview with NBC Niteside:

Niteside: What are you up to these days?
Gabrielle Union: We are doing press for Think Like A Man. Last weekend I was at SWSX and soon I will begin shooting the pilot "Single Black Female" for BET. And I just found out about another project, but I cant talk too much about that. I am a little busy, but I love it.

It must be nice to walk down the carpet with your man.
It is. I miss so much throughout the year so its nice when our schedules work for these kind of things.

Is it strange to have your relationship in the public eye?
We don’t get it too bad. It is when we are with the kids on the beach and photographers are there. They didn’t sign up for that, you know? Or when we are with our friends and they are like, “Um, I don’t want my bikini body being photographed!” I always feel bad.

Which city is worse when it comes to paparazzi: Los Angeles or Miami?
That is a tough one. Miami when it comes to the beaches. When we are in Los Angeles, we can be in Malibu and no one knows. But the difference here is restaurants. We can go to popular restaurants and everyone leaves us be.

Do you just accept the photogs after a while?
Yes, it's part of the gig. We recognize as part of being together in the public eye.

Both said in ESSENCE's February 2012 cover story that are not in a hurry to hit the altar for a second time.

BONUS:

Last night in Miami, Gabby was spotted all a-glow at the ABSOLUT Greyhound bash to celebrate ABSOLUT VODKA and Swedish House Mafia's new collaboration.  She looks gorge.

Credit: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

INSIDE Alicia & Swizzy's Soho Home...That They're Selling

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Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz have listed their Soho penthouse for $17.95 million. See pics of the cushy pad inside.....

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are listing their fabulous NYC penthouse for $17.95M.  The couple bought the 6,000 sq. ft. pad from Lenny Kravitz in 2010 for around $14M.  Almost a four million dollar profit in 2 years aint bad.
 

The 16-room laid out FAB apartment boasts five-bedrooms, a 3,000 square-foot terrace, floating staircase, and  glass-encased dining room.
 

 

 

And the home has a bit of Hollywood history as Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington have each lived in the space at one time or another.

Nice....

 

NEWS:

1.  The Sanford, FL police chief has "temporarily" stepped down today in the midst of the Trayvon Martin case. STORY

SPOTTED: "ATL Housewife" Shereè Whitfield Makes It A New York Afternoon

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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Shereè Whitfield was spotted laughing it up all the way down Madison Ave. today in NYC.  Pics of the "Housewife" and her fave Birkin having a New York afternoon inside...

With her fave grey Birkin in tow and cork Louboutin pumps, Shereè Whitfield was spotted out in NYC today looking good and grabbing lunch with friends at Lavo. 

And seeing that she was spending the day with jewelry designer Marsha Chun-Matsubara, we wouldn't be surprised if Shereè was up to one of her "business ventures" again....you know, like She by Shereè & Chateau Shereè.

Shereè RT'd her friends' tweets that were tweeted to media like Page Six & tv media that gave their locations throughout the day.  So it sounds like she wants everyone to know her whereabouts....

Pics via INF

The Randomness:

1.  In non YBF news, Hilary Duff & her hubby Mike FINALLY had their baby boy Tuesday night--Luca Cruz Comrie.

 


Whitney Houston's Death OFFICIALLY Ruled As Accidental Drowning

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The L.A. coroner's office has issued a press release deeming the exact cause of Whitney Houston's death to be accidental drowning.  The coroner's office also revealed which factors contributed to the drowning.  Details inside...

According to today's press release, cocaine was found to be in Whitney's system after she was found submerged in her Beverly Hilton hotel room on February 11th.  The drug, compounded with the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease, have been ruled as the official contributing factors in her accidental drowning death.

MSNBC reports:

The official cause of death for Whitney Houston is drowning and "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use," according to a report released Thursday by the L.A. County Department of the Coroner.

The report indicates that the Houston died when she was submerged in a bathtub filled with water, and also indicates that she had ingested cocaine.

Cocaine was said to have contributed to her death, but not the prescription drugs and marijuana also found in her system. The press release from the report concluded, "No trauma or foul play is suspected."

The final coroner's report will be released within two weeks.

FLORAL POWER: Beyonce Gets Colorful In The NYC Streets

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Beyonce was spotted making an afternoon arrival to an office building in NYC today.  Pics of her interesting floral look inside...

In a pair of rolled up vibrant floral pants paired with bright yellow pumps and a black button down and her usual Ray Ban Wayfarers, MaMa Bey made her way through Manhattan on a super warm afternoon today:

She's prepping for her first post-baby return to the stage during Memorial Day Weekend at Atlantic City's brand new Revel resort. 

You feelin' the look?

Pics via SPLASH

The Randomness:

1.  The recent drug charges against El Debarge have been dropped by the LA Police Department due to insufficent evidence.  STORY

WOW: Bobby Brown's Sister Leolah Brown Accuses Ray-J Of "Running" Cocaine To Whitney, Blames Death On Whitney's Circle

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In a shocking interview on Dr. Drew's HLN show last night, Bobby Brown's sister, Leolah Brown, revealed what (and who) she blames for Whitney's death.  Namely Ray-J and Pat Houston.

 

Check out her interview inside...

Leolah Brown decided to go on Dr. Drew's show last night to discuss the L.A. coroner's toxicology report on her former sister-in-law, Whitney Houston.

Leolah makes striking claims that Ray-J was Whitney's "runner boy" for cocaine.  Leolah also said she found it suspicious that she saw Ray-J leaving Whitney's hotel and hiding after her death, when he has never seemed to hide when cameras were around them before.

She also says she finds it hard to believe Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law and manager, didn't know Whitney was doing cocaine that day.  And as for Leolah's first thought when she heard the news of Whitney's death, "Somebody gave her a bad bag!"  Yes...that's what she said.

Ray-J has put out a statement after this interview syaing he was unaware Whitney was using cocaine and Leolah's claims are B.S.  He said he wasn't even around the day Whitney died as he was in San Diego.  Hmmm....

Later in the interview, Bobbi Kristina's cousins, Jerod Brown & Kelsey Brown, divulged more details about what they felt were odd happenings the day of Whitney's death.

Jerod said "that guy Nick [Gordon]" came into the hospital roo after they got there to check on Bobbi Kristina during her panic attack and said "Thanks for coming out."  As if they weren't supposed to be there.

The cousins also said Gary Houston paid no mind to Bobbi Kristina once she collapsed on the hotel room floor right in front of him.  He "kept rolling the lugage from the room right past her."

They also talked about Whitney's off shore accounts and why Leolah "believes" she has legal guardianship of Bobbi Kris.  Sounds real suspect...

On another note, we've reached out to Bobby Brown's reps on several occasions since the death of Whitney Houston, and they have been extra mum on talking about any specifics or any rumors concerning Whitney's death.  They have only put out their own general statements on behalf of Bobby Brown.  So there is a chance Bobby knew nothing about this Dr. Drew interview and/or didn't co-sign it.

Regardless of what was said, anybody else find it odd the ex-in-laws of Whitney claim to know so much about her life even post-Bobby and found the need to tell possibly private details on HLN? 

Brandy & Monica ROCK THE STAGE In The ATL, LaTavia Roberson, T.I., Tiny & Toya HIT UP The Show

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Last night, Brandy and Monica took the stage at the W Hotel in Atlanta where they entertained the crowd with their hit solo tracks as well as their new collabo, "It All Belongs To Me."  See pics inside with T.I., Tiny, LaTavia Roberson and Toya Wright in attendence....

V103's Egypt Sherrod interviewed Brandy and Monica before they hit the stage at the W Hotel.

The ladies did solo sets then performed together.

Great to see them on stage together again!


 

Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson attended.  Wonder what she's been up to lately.


 

T.I. and Tiny were there too.


 

Then Toya, who looks fab by the way, posed it up with her manager Danielle and her BFF (we think) Tiny.

Watch Brandy performing below :

And Monica's tribute to Whitney:

 

Photos via Kiddunot.com/Courtneyluv.com

Swizz Beatz DISHES On Alicia's New Album & Working With Christian Louboutin + Rihanna's Twitpics From The "Princess Of China" Shoot

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Swizz Beatz recently opened up about working with Alicia Keys on her new album, his project with Christian Louboutin and selling his penthouse.  Get the deets inside and see pics of Rihanna on the "Princess of China" shoot.

Swizz Beatz talked to Angie Martinez about his jobs at NYU, working with Christian Louboutin and inspiring the next generation.

He also said Alicia's next album will be full of timeless pieces. He added that it will be "deep and from the heart."

Listen to the interview Part 2

And on the set...


 

Rihanna posed for a few pics while shooting her "Princess Of China" video.

 

Coldplay also filmed scenes for their amazing collaboration with Rihanna on the track.

 

WAREDROBE ENVY: Inside Cassie's Closet With "Italian Vogue" & Cassie's "CLAM" Magazine Cover

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Cassie recently sat for an interview with "Italian Vogue" where she dished about her music career and invited the magazine inside her closet.  Check out Cassie's fab gear inside...

Scott Lipps, manager and leading figure of the New York fashion scene, talked to Cassie in her NYC apartment about her music career and she revealed the secrets of her fabulous wardrobe.

Watch the video here.


 

Also.......

 

Cassie also posed for the cover of the latest issue of CLAM Magazine.

 

BONUS:

Cassie talked to GlobalGrind about her Kings of Hearts single and laughs about most people saying they've never heard her voice.  Watch it above.

 

Photos via Cassie-ventura.com / Interview Scott Lipps / Director Tommaso Cardile / Editing Max Finotti

President Obama SPEAKS OUT Saying, "If I Had A Son He'd Look Like Trayvon"

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President Obama has spoken to the nation about the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin saying, "If I Had A Son He'd Look Like Trayvon."  Get the President's full statement inside....

After he announced Dartmouth President Jim Yong Kim as the new head of the World Bank, President Obama addressed the nation regarding the Trayvon Martin saying,

"I can only imagine what these parents are going through.  When I think about this boy I think about my own kids.

"I am glad that not only is the Justice Department is looking into this, but the Governor of the State of Florida has put together a task force [to investigate the case].

My main message is to the parents: If I had a son he'd look like Trayvon. I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves."

He also said,

“All of us have to do some soul searching to figure out how does something like this happen…”
 

 

Also...BET News has produced a documentary that examines the Trayvon Martin case called "SHOOT FIRST: THE TRAGEDY OF TRAYVON MARTIN.  It airs on Monday, March 26 at 7:30 PM.

 

BONUS:

Both Lebron James (along with the Miami Heat) and Dwyane Wade have posted photos of themselves in hoodies to show support for Trayvon Martin.

Dwyane tweeted,

"#hoodies #stereotype #trayvonmartin."

He later told the Sun Sentinel,

"I'm a father,  It's support of the tragic thing that has taken place. No matter what color, race, we're all fathers.

When you think about what that family's going through, it hits you hard and it hurts your heart to think about it. Just anything you can do, obviously we can't bring him back, but anything you can do to get behind and support is what we're doing."

And LeBron tweeted,

"#WeAreTrayvonMartin #Hoodies #Stereotyped #WeWantJustice."

Where do you stand on the situation?


RAP DADDY: Slim Thug TWEETS Pic Of Newborn Son Dreux Mason, Says He'll Be A More HANDS On Dad...

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Slim Thug recently tweeted a pic of his newborn son Dreux Mason.  See the pic inside and find out what he said about the type of father he plans to be.

 

Slim Thug recently tweeted the pic of his newborn Dreux Mason (once he got the paternity results)!  He said, 

“Today is a Big day… The results are in I Am the father my new son Dreux Mason another legend is born.”

He also tweeted a pic of a baby gift (full of cookies) that he received.  He added, 

“Thanks for all the congrats and thank God for another blessing… I changed… one diaper and held him this time ima (I’m going to) be more hands on #DaddyThugga”.

Slim Thug already has "at least" one other child...but don't expect him to father anymore.  He joked, “Ima get a vasectomy.”

Sidenote: His ex-R&B girlfriend LeToya Luckett allegedly broke up with him years ago because he cheated and got another girl pregnant.  they seemed to have been dating again last year.  But now that this new baby is here 9 months later...

 

 

COUPLEDOM: Brandy & Her Boo Ryan Show Love In The Club

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Brandy and her boo Ryan were spotted cuddled up at Vanquish lounge in Atlanta recently for NBA baller DeShawn Stevenson's birthday.

 

Pics of the singer/actress looking happy as pie inside...

Brandy's cute new boyfriend was on her arm at Deshawn Stevenson's b-day reently in Atlanta.  "The Game" actress walked in holding hands with him and was spotted getting in a few cutesy hugs in their private section:

Loving her makeup these days.  Gorge.  B-Rocka was in the ATL to perform with Monica at the W Hotel a few days ago.

I'm feelin' these two.  Sidenote: I wasn't too sure about her Jason (Coby Bell)/Chardonnay pairing before the new season of "The Game" kicked off.  But those two have become my fave storyline on the show.  Loves it.

Pics via SPLASH

R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Aretha Franklin Turns 70 With A BANG!

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Music icon Aretha Franklin turns 70-years old today. See pics from her NYC party and find out about her new record deal inside....

Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday last night with a swanky party at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in NYC.  Same place she partied it up for her birthday last year.

She had a three-tier, lime-green birthday cake while the crowd serenaded her with Stevie Wonder’s version of “Happy Birthday.”

With guests like Diane Sawyer, Rev. Al Sharpton, Debra Lee and Clive Davis, the group had a sit-down dinner, saw a dance performance and enjoyed a mini-concert by jazz pianist Kris Bowers.

Aretha also celebrated a new record deal.

“I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I’m recording with Clive again.  She added, “We’re going to sit together and decide what it is we’re going to record.”

During the party, her longtime companion, Willie Wilkerson, was right by her side.  And when asked whether marriage was still in the future, she said “We’ll see what happens.”

You may receall that last year, Aretha's musical legacy was honored by the Grammys with a well-deserved tribute. No one can deny her impact and importance in shaping pop culture, the blend of R&B and gospel and both the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Movement through song.

Celebrate 'Retha in the gallery....

COUPLEDOM: Jordin Sparks & Jason Derulo Get CUDDLY For Celebrity Fight Night XIII

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Well isn't this sweet.  Singer Jason Derulo is still healing from an ultra serious neck injury.  But that hasn't stopped his girlfriend, singer Jordin Sparks, from standing by his side.  The two got cutesy on the red carpet last night for Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XIII in Jordin's hometown of Phoenix, Arizona.

 

She's still rocking that purity ring of hers too.  Pics inside...

Jason and his Sparkle star girlfriend Jordin hit up Celebrity Fight Night XIII at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa last night.  And Jordin looked hot in her leopard maxi dress.  Jason, who got some styling tips from June Ambrose this season on her show, made the most of his neck brace.  And the two, who have been dating during Jason's "It Girl" remix recording, stayed hands on all-night holding hands on the carpet:

Jordin is looking amazing these days. 

 

She tweeted the pic above and that she was having a great time with her boo.

Pics via WENN

SISTERLY LOVE: Bria & Shayne Murphy Grab Manicures In Beverly Hills

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The gorgeous daughters of Eddie and Nicole Murphy were spotted out and about in Beverly Hills yesterday.  See the sisterly love inside...

22-year-old Dark and Lovely model Bria Murphy was spotted with her 16-year-old sister Shayne in Beverly Hills, CA yesterday.

Bria rocked her curly hair, wedged sneakers, and a Diane von Furstenberg bag for the day.  And her sis and friend kept it L.A. casual as well.

Looks like Bria enjoyed her ME time.

 

Photos via Roshan Perera / Splash News

 

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