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BABIES ABROAD! Blue Ivy Lunches With Beyonce & Hov In Paris (Plus "Bang Bang" Trailer Released) + North West Jets Out Of Sydney With Kim & Kanye

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Adorable alert!  A couple of our fave YBF babies spent their fabulous weekends abroad.  Check out Blue Ivy Carter keeping it cute at lunch in Paris with mom Beyonce& papa Hov, plus North West hopping on a private plane out of Sydney....

 

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The day after completing their two-night On The Run Tour stint in Paris, Beyonce and Jay Z headed to lunch at NoLita restaurant with their daughter Blue Ivy.  Bey kept it fab as usual in drawstring pants and a striped button down, while Jay carried Blue through the Paris rain:

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So cute!  The Carters also revealed during one of their shows exactly how important the city of Paris is to the couple.  Jay told the crowd:

"We love Paris. It's special to us because we got engaged here and this is where baby Blue was conceived."

 

And before wrapping their history making $100 million tour, they exchanged sweet words to each other, as usual:

"I'm your biggest fan. I love you," a teary eyed Beyonce said looking to Jay Z.  He replied: "Greatest entertainer in the world. I love her. She's my wife."

Sweet!

By the way, their new 15-second trailer for their upcoming mystery project "Bang Bang" was released today.  It appears to be another portion of the Bang Bang' trailer that has been playing on HBO to promote their upcoming On The Run Tour Special.

 

 

Meanwhile, over in Sydney:

 

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Baby Nori is hopping on private jets down under.  While her mom Kim was busy working -- i.e. autograph signings, shopping and an appearance at a mall -- she was spending time with daddy Kanye.  And today the Wests were spotted leaving out of the Australian city and headed to Brisbane:

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Yes Ms. North with the headwrap!

Kim and Kanye were also spotted shopping earlier in the day:

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Always on the move...

 

Photos:FameFlynet/INF/Splash


SUMMER BODIES: Serena Williams Flosses Her Bikini & Floppy Hat On Miami Beach + Nia Long Hit The Market

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Summer's not coming to the end for Serena Williams and Nia Long.  Check out the ladies on the beach and at the market inside...

 

After a whirlwind few weeks of winning the US Open and slaying Fashion Week, Serena is chilling out at one of her favorite places--Miami Beach.

She rocked a green and black bikini with a huge black floppy hat while chatting on the phone and laying out with her girl Eva Longoria.  The twosome were spotted laughing it up with Eva's boyfriend Antonio Baston on Sunday:
 

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Work Serena.

 

And Nia Long is still soaking up the last days of summer in a cute maxi dress and hat while at the market:

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She showed off her First Lady of Fabulous reusable shopping bag at the Studio City Farmers Market, and was spotted trying out some of the goodies before copping them:
 

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"The Divide" actress is rumored to be gearing up for the 2016 film Best Man Wedding.  We're already in there!

 

 

Photos: WENN/Pacific Coast News

SPOTTED: Ciara And Baby Future Zahir In Madrid, CELEBRATING Riccardo Tisci‘s NIKE Collaboration, PARTYING With 2014 Basketball World Cup Winners TEAM USA

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Ciara packed up Baby Future and headed to Madrid where she celebrated designer Riccardo Tisci's new NIKE collaboration and partied with 2014 Basketball World Cup winners TEAM USA.  See the pics inside...

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Pop starlet Ciara packed up her bags (and her baby boy Future Zahir Wilburn) and traveled to Madrid recently where she celebrated the launch of Riccardo Tisci‘s Nike collaboration, the NikexRT AF1 Hi boot.

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In case you're wondering how Ciara dropped all her baby weight so quickly, her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, spilled the deets to PEOPLE, revealing that she hits the gym EVERY day.

When you say she’s working out every day, that sounds like it’s crazy but it’s not. It’s a ritual. She’s showering every day too. She’s not destroying herself. She’s working hard, she’s getting it done, she’s eating properly, she’s getting sleep while she can, and so she’s getting leaner and stronger. That’s the way to be the best mom.”

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By day...Ciara and Riccardo (shown atop with Baby Future) did some sightseeing and posted some selfies.  She captioned, "How Sweet. Fun Times With Uncle Ricky @riccardotisci17 In Madrid. #Family"

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By night.....they partied!  Riccardo threw a huge bash to celebrate his new shoe and his guests included business executive Lisa Ellis and celebrity hair stylist Cesar Ramirez.

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Inside the party....they continued with selfies and CiCi even posed with a cigarette.  But don't worry...she doesn't smoke.

"As @riccardotisci17 Hand Approaches... Mamma Says #No2Smoking.:) Wouldn't Dare Try That Funky Stuff:) HaHa:) #MadridFun #Givenchy #NikeRT #Friends #Family"

 

Also at the party.....

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Members of TEAM USA (including DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, James Harden) who were in town for the 2014 Basketball World Cup, where they defeated defeated Serbia 129-92, celebrated their victory.

Fun times!

FYI......

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This was the fifth world title for the Americans and they've automatically qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil!

 

Photos via Splash News/Ciara's Instagram/Riccardo's Instagram

MORNING MAMAS: Alicia Keys Performs “We Are Here” & Jada Pinkett Smith Talks "Gotham" On The “Today Show”

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Alicia Keys and Jada Pinkett Smith hit up the “Today Show” this morning to dish on their respective projects. Peep their interviews inside….

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A pregnant Alicia Keys (and her braids) stopped by the “Today Show” this morning to dish on her second pregnancy and her brand new track “We Are Here.”

As social unrest stemming from Michael Brown getting gunned down and the unlawful arrests ofinnocent citizens continues, Alicia Keys brings a new ballad of positivity to help ease mounting frustrations and to lift everyone’s spirit.

The 15-time Grammy award winner performed her uplifting track to start the dialogue “Why are we here?” and “What are we here to do?” Shehas asked her fans and friends to post why they are here, using the hashtag #wearehere. Celebs such as Swizz Beatz, Pharell and Kelly Rowland (to name a few) have already joined in on Alicia’s campaign.

The "We Are Here" singer also talked about becoming a mother for the second time with her husband Swizz Beatz. She’s expected to give birth in December and she says she’s feeling really good and inspired.

Check it:
 

 

You can download A. Keys' new track "We Are Here" on ITunes now

 

Also on the "Today Show"....

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Fab actress Jada Pinkett Smith hit up the “Today Show” to chop it up about her brand new FOX series, “Gotham.”

In the upcoming Batman series, Jada plays an evil villain, Fish Mooney, where it explores the origin of Gotham City before Batman. Jada reveals she found inspiration for her character from the “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco and Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard. She also talked about hanging out with her HOT mom Adrienne Banfield during New York Fashion Week.

Check it:
 

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And before heading out of the "Today Show" studio, Jada got fab in a all white ensemble.

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Flawless!

“Gotham” premieres Monday, September 22nd at 8pm ET on FOX.

Photos: Today’s Twitter/Alicia's IG

COUPLES: John & Chrissy CELEBRATE Their 1-Year Anniversary At Crazy Horse + Dwyane & Gabby Share HONEYMOON Pics + LeBron & Savannah DINE OUT For Their 1st Anniversary

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In today's "couples" news, John & Chrissy and LeBron & Savannah both celebrated one-year anniversaries while Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade celebrated their honeymoon. More inside....

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen headed to the "City Of Lights" for their first anniversary.  

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Last year, the couple tied the knot during a lush wedding ceremony at Villa Pizzo in Lake Como, Italy.

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While in Paris, Chrissy took John to the famous "Crazy House" club (which inspired Beyonce's"Partition" video).  Chrissy, who loves being topless, posted a joke about John seeing other boobs.

""took john to see other boobs for our anniversary to make up for the 364 days of the year I'm insufferable (ps they are insanely talented and not just boobs"

Congrats.....

 

In other anniversary news...

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Lebron and Savannah also celebrated one-year together. LeBron posted a pic of he and Savannah (pregnant with their third child) at dinner with the caption,  

"Man time flies! Seems like it was yesterday when we tied those knots. Been a full day of celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary. Finishing up at dinner. Thank u everyone for all the well wishes and blessing. #LoveThisGirl #JamesGang #StriveForGreatnessInEveryThingIDo"

 LeBron and Savannah tied the knot during a ceremony at the Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego, CA last year.

 

In other couple's news...

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union shared photos from their fabulous honeymoon on North Island in the Seychelles with their Instagram followers.  Gabrielle caption,"Last night in Seychelles ... Dinner in the wine cellar #northisland #TheWades"

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Gabby and Dwyane wed at Miami's “Chateau Artisan" castle with Gabby in a dress created by Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld.

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"My current situation... Beach Bum inning the globe... The latest stop on our honeymoon adventure... Cheers to the weekend folks! Let's make it a good one!"

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As their romantic honeymoon nears its end, Gabby posted pics from their helicopter ride."Had to take a helicopter to #northisland ... Such a rush and then we see our home away from home... Incredible... Perfect ending to an incredible honeymoon adventure #villa11"

 

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Here's another pic from Dwyane and Gabby's nuptials.  Congrats to Dwyane and Gabrielle!

 

 

 

 Photos via Gabrielle's Instagram/Chrissy's InStagram/LeBron's Instagram/Fabulasity1 Instagram/Bob Metelus

Kanye West ADDRESSES Wheelchair Snafu In Sydney + Pics Of Kanye, Kim & North West Visiting Australian Zoo

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During his concert in Sydney over the weekend, Kanye West demanded that a wheelchair-bound fan stand. Oops! Plus, pics of the Ye and his fam at an Australian zoo inside….

Kanye West’s YEEZUS tour landed in Australia over the weekend. And during his performance in Sydney, he demanded everyone in the building stand to his or her feet. Ye and his rants have become infamous during his tour, but this one may have been one of his most embarrassing moments. He stopped his show and said,

“I decided I can’t do the rest of this show until everybody stand up.Unless you got a handicap pass, and you get special parking and sh*t."

The crowd began to chant “Stand up!” followed by some boos from the concertgoers. After seeing some fans not standing Kanye says, “Y’all see anyboy that’s sitting down….help him. Is he in a wheelchair? It's literally two people left.”

Then he says, "This is the longest I've had to wait to do a song. It’s unbelievable. Now if he's in a wheelchair it's fine. Only if he's in a wheelchair."

Someone finally told Kanye the person he was requesting to stand was actually in a wheelchair. His bad!

Peep it below:

Following his Sydney show (and backlash from his wheelchair comment), Ye trekked it to Brisbane last night (with Kim & Nori in two). And during his performance, he clapped back at the media for making something out of nothing. He ranted the wheelchair comment was "bullshit blown out of proportion."

And instead of requesting everyone to stand up (and blasting those who didn’t) he said,

"Everybody who is not in a wheelchair or handicapped will stand up,” he told the Brisbane audience. “If you can not prove to me that you are in a wheelchair you need to be standing, if you can it is okay to sit down.”
 

Ha!

While Down Under....

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The Wests hit up an Australia zoo Crocoseum in Queensland for a funday Sunday. During their visit, Kanye, Kim and one-year-old North looked on from the stands at an exciting crocodile show.

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And after the show, the Wests got up close and personal with the animals at the zoo, cuddling koala bears and petting cheetahs. No worries…Nori didn’t pet the cheetahs but her mom did.  

Fun times.

 

Photos: Splash News/Melissa White’s IG/Ben M’s IG

Beyonce x Jay Z's “Bang Bang: Part One” Short Film Trilogy + Jennifer Hudson’s “He Ain’t Goin' Nowhere” Featuring Iggy Azalea

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Part One of Beyonce and Jay Z’s “Bang Bang” short film trilogy has been released. Also, Jennifer Hudson serves up a new track from her upcoming album, featuring Iggy Azalea. Peep the clip and take a listen to the song inside…

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Power couple Beyonce and Jay Z just wrapped up two epic “On The Run” performances (with surprise guest Nicki Minaj) in Paris at Stade de France over the weekend.

Atop, Mr. & Mrs. Carter celebrated their joint tour’s success with a little celebration bubbly (hmm…wonder if Bey in fact took a sip with all the pregnancy rumors circulating?) and to kickoff their “On The Run” HBO special promo, they have unleashed the full version of clips we saw playing during their “OTR” shows.
 

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Bey & Jay teased fans with a 15-second trailer days earlier, but we still weren’t sure what it was actually for. Now we know! The Carters have created a trilogy of short films (shot during their tour) to promote their HBO special and now we have the deets on how it all went down.

Shot and directed by filmmaker and photographer Dikayl Rimmasch, along with the soundtrack provided by an Ennio Morricone classic, "Bang Bang" is a trilogy of short films featuring fast, shoot-from-the-hip style filim, using custom cameras created by 50-year-old Russian lenses and lighting effects.

In the black-and-white clip, Beyonce and Jay Z star as the modern day Bonnie & Clyde as they go “on the run” complete with a cigar puffing Hov, Bey serenading her man and a quick stop at the Easy Restinn.
 

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During an interview with NOWNESS, director Dikayl Rimmasch chimed in on the creative process behind the short films. Below are the highlights: 

How did you capture the subtle humor and candidness?
DR: It was a thrill to photograph the scene with Beyoncé in the hotel room so intimately and get those moments. There’s this footage screened on On the Run from Jay Z’s 40th birthday party and home footage of Beyoncé traveling. That to me is still the most powerful stuff. At the end of the day they have all the human behavior that everyone else has.

How did you work the Bonnie and Clyde story in a new way?
DR: In my first conversation on the telephone with Jay Z he explained his concept of On the Run. He said: “We’re not trying to do this literally, it’s not that we’re Bonnie and Clyde. We’re on the run from everything. On the run from becoming a cliché. On the run from doing the same thing again.” Everything he mentioned was a level of consciousness he has for staying alive as an entertainer and as a human being. He wanted to keep it more abstract because for him it was very abstract. How do you stay new, not just to your audience but also yourself?

Did you see how the tour shows turned out?
DR: It was amazing what they did with the footage. Beyoncé’s creative director Ed Burke puts these shows together and he was really supportive of what I was doing and key in masterminding how this whole thing got executed. I knew what the chemistry had to be between myself and the two of them. But behind me were a few bulldozers pushing things. One was the production that was very well organized and the other was the tenacity of Ed Burke just saying, "Do it."

Check it below:

“Bang Bang” serves as their “On the Run” HBO special trailer, which airs this Saturday, September 20th.

 

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On behalf of Jay Z and herself, Mrs. Carter issued a personalized "Thank You" to all the fans from the 17 cities they stopped in who came out to support their "OTR" tour. Check it above.

 

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As she gears up for the release of her third studio album JHUD, Jennifer Hudson has released a brand new single from her LP.

On the Pharrell-produced dance track “He Ain’t Goin’ No Where” (featuring Iggy Azalea), JHud sings about not stressing your man with questions and asking about other chicks because “he ain’t going no where.”

Take a listen below:
 

JHUD drops September 23rd. Are you going to cop it?

 

EXTRAS:

 

1. The Minnesota Vikings have decided to keep Adrian Peterson (for now) amid child endangerment reports but they may decide to trade him. STORY

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Robin Thicke ADMITS To Heavy Drinking And Drug Use, REVEALS Why Paula Patton LEFT Him + Naomi Campbell Covers "W" Magazine's "New Royals" Issue

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During his deposition for the "Blurred Lines' copyright infringement suit, Robin Thicke made some shocking admissions about his heavy drug use and binge drinking.  He also revealed why Paula Patton left him.    Get the big reveals inside and see Naomi Campbell on the cover of "W."

 

A year ago, we told you about the messy "Blurred Lines" lawsuits filed by Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. and the estate of Marvin Gaye.  Here's the backstory, Marvin Gaye's family and Bridgeport Music made allegations that "Blurred Lines" is very similar to Marvin's "Got to Give It Up" and Funakedlic's "Sexy Ways." In response to those claims, Robin and his crew filed a lawsuit which seeks to prove that they DID NOT sample the records and they shouldn't have to pay any royalties because their "new" composition "reminds" listeners of something else.

Fast forward to now....we've got the depositions (read them in full here). Though most of the proceedings were sealed, a judge allowed the "celebrity" transcripts to be opened...and we learned a lot. Let's just say...Robin Thicke LOVES to get high.  He admitted,

"With all due respect, I was high and drunk every time I did an interview last year. Every day, I woke up, I would take a Vicodin to start the day and then I would fill up a water bottle with vodka and drink it before and during my interviews."

Here's how Robin described the creation of "Blurred Lines" and how he was "mentally" out of it.

"Q: Were you present during the creation of 'Blurred Lines'?
Thicke: I was present. Obviously, I sang it. I had to be there.
Q: When the rhythm track was being created, were you there with Pharrell?
Thicke: To be honest, that's the only part where — I was high on Vicodin and alcohol when I showed up at the studio. So my recollection is when we made the song, I thought I wanted — I — I wanted to be more involved than I actually was by the time, nine months later, it became a huge hit and I wanted credit. So I started kind of convincing myself that I was a little more part of it than I was and I — because I didn't want him — I wanted some credit for this big hit. But the reality is, is that Pharrell had the beat and he wrote almost every single part of the song."

Other tasty tidbits are that he was "high" off alcohol and Norco during his Oprah interview!  And when asked about his split from Paula Patton he said, ""I told my wife the truth. That's why she left me."  BAM!

Now...it gets better. Pharrell spilled the tea on the industry and all of these so-called "writers." He explained why he gave Robin Thicke co-writing credit.

"This is what happens every day in our industry.  You know, people are made to look like they have much more authorship in the situation than they actually do. So that's where the embellishment comes in."

Pharrell also said that "Blurred Lines" was a hit because it was a white man singing soul. And the public loves that....

"Q: In your view, what holds 'Blurred Lines' together throughout the different sections?
Williams: What holds it together?
Q: Yeah.
Williams: Robin Thicke's voice.
Q: Does the bass line and the keyboard hold the songs together through the different sections?
A: No.
Q: Why not?
A: Because it's the white man singing soulfully and we, unfortunately, in this country don't get enough — we don't get to hear that as often, so we get excited by it when the mainstream gives that a shot. But there's a lot of incredibly talented white folk with really soulful vocals, so when we're able to give them a shot — and when I say 'we,' I mean like as in the public gives them a shot to be heard, then you hear the Justin Timberlakes and you hear the Christina Aguileras and you hear, you know, all of these masterful voices that have just been given, you know, an opportunity to be heard because they're doing something different."

 

Hmmm....that was juicy.  Forget leaking government documents...can we get more celebrity depositions????

 

Coming to newsstands...

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell covers W Magazine's October 2014 Issue dubbed "The New Royals." Though she's always been a QUEEN to us, W hails Naomi alongside fellow supermodel Cara Delevingne and actress Kristen Wiig as women who rule. For her cover photo Campbell wore a Roberto Cavalli dress and Inez and Vinoodh earrings and necklace.

In other Naomi news.... 

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She recently reunited with "The Trinity" (she, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington) for Italian VOGUE and a shoot with Steven Meisel.

 

 

 

Photos via Getty Images/W MAGAZINE/Naomi's Instagram


Adrian Peterson SPEAKS On Child Endangerment Indictment, “I Am Not A Perfect Parent, But I Am, Without A Doubt, Not A Child Abuser”—Will Play In Sunday’s Game Against The Saints

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Adrian Peterson has broken his silence after being indicted in Texas on child endangerment charges. Find out what the NFL’s 2012 MVP had to say and deets on him returning to the gridiron inside…

Minnesota Vikings star rushing star Adrian Peterson is breaking his silence after he was indicted by a grand jury in Montgomery County, Texas on Friday on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child.

Adrian’s 4-year-old son was rushed to a hospital (back in May) once he returned to his mother in Minnesota with bruises on his legs and backside after spending some time with his dad in Texas. The NFL baller admitted to using a "switch" for disciplinary action. And on Friday night, a warrant was put out for Adrian's arrest with a $15,000 bond attached. On Saturday morning, he turned himself in and was released after posting bail.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection is now speaking out after much criticism for the way he disciplined his child. According to Adrian, he did not intend to cause any injury to his son and he has met with a psychologist to explore more appropriate alternatives to discipline him.  

He writes:

"My attorney has asked me not to discuss the facts of my pending case. I hope you can respect that request and help me honor it. I very much want the public to hear from me but I understand that it is not appropriate to talk about the facts in detail at this time. Nevertheless, I want everyone to understand how sorry I feel about the hurt I have brought to my child.

I never wanted to be a distraction to the Vikings organization, the Minnesota community or to my teammates. I never imagined being in a position where the world is judging my parenting skills or calling me a child abuser because of the discipline I administered to my son.

I voluntarily appeared before the grand jury several weeks ago to answer any and all questions they had. Before my grand jury appearance, I was interviewed by two different police agencies without an attorney. In each of these interviews I have said the same thing, and that is that I never ever intended to harm my son. I will say the same thing once I have my day in court.

I have to live with the fact that when I disciplined my son the way I was disciplined as a child, I caused an injury that I never intended or thought would happen. I know that many people disagree with the way I disciplined my child. I also understand after meeting with a psychologist that there are other alternative ways of disciplining a child that may be more appropriate.

I have learned a lot and have had to reevaluate how I discipline my son going forward. But deep in my heart I have always believed I could have been one of those kids that was lost in the streets without the discipline instilled in me by my parents and other relatives. I have always believed that the way my parents disciplined me has a great deal to do with the success I have enjoyed as a man. I love my son and I will continue to become a better parent and learn from any mistakes I ever make.

I am not a perfect son. I am not a perfect husband. I am not a perfect parent, but I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser. I am someone that disciplined his child and did not intend to cause him any injury. No one can understand the hurt that I feel for my son and for the harm I caused him. My goal is always to teach my son right from wrong and that’s what I tried to do that day.

I accept the fact that people feel very strongly about this issue and what they think about my conduct. Regardless of what others think, however, I love my son very much and I will continue to try to become a better father and person."
 

So does he still have a job? As of now…yes. The Minnesota Vikings removed the star rusher’s name from last Sunday's game roster against the Patriots (which they lost 30-7), but have decided to let him play this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.  

Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf issued a statement regarding his indictment where they said:

"Today's decision was made after significant thought, discussion and consideration. As evidenced by our decision to deactivate Adrian from yesterday's game, this is clearly a very important issue," Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf said in a statement.

"On Friday, we felt it was in the best interests of the organization to step back, evaluate the situation, and not rush to judgment given the seriousness of this matter. At that time, we made the decision that we felt was best for the Vikings and all parties involved. To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child.

"At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action. This is a difficult path to navigate, and our focus is on doing the right thing. Currently we believe we are at a juncture where the most appropriate next step is to allow the judicial process to move forward. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support Adrian's fulfillment of his legal responsibilities throughout this process."
 

 

So what’s next for Adrian? He was scheduled for his first court appearance on Wednesday, but it has since been delayed until October 8th. He's expected to enter a plea where he faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, if found guilty. 

Thoughts?

 

Photo: Getty

VIDEO FAB: August Alsina & Nicki Minaj's "No Love (Remix)" Video (Plus August Passes Out On Stage!) + Wendy Williams EATS CROW....After Kim & Kanye Stay Married More Than 72 Days

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[UPDATED] Singer August Alsina just dropped the video for his Nicki Minaj-assisted remix for "No Love."  Check out the twosome trying to save their on-screen relationship inside, plus why Wendy Williams had to literally eat CROW....

UPDATE: August was performing at Irving Plaza in NYC Monday night and apparently passed out while on stage.  The ambulance was called, and video of the incident is below:

 

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We hope he's ok!

 

Nicki Minaj is the love interest of singer August Alsina in the "No Love (Remix)" video. And she's showing as much skin as possible.  The track's original version appears on August's debut Testimony album released earlier this year.  And the New Orleans natie tapped Nicki Minaj to spit a few bars for the remix. 

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The twosome recently shot the video, and it was Nicki who put her creative skills to use and concocted the treatment for the visuals.  It involves a cheating boyfriend who finally wised up to see his number 1 chick is all he needs.  Many would say it's unrealistic, but it's a music video nonetheless.

Chec out the Benny Boom-directed video below:

 

 

In other video news, Wendy Williams returned to daytime tv Monday with her new season.  And she kicked off season 6 with a bit of shock tv--the eating of ACTUAL crow:

Last season, Wendy said there was no way Kim Kardashian & Kanye West were actually getting married.  And even if they did, they wouldn't last longer than Kim's second marriage -- 72 days.

The self-proclaimed foodie said if she happens to be wrong--and she was on both accounts (so far)--she would eat crow.  Literally.  The talk show host kept her word and had a chef turn crow into gumbo.  Yes, GUMBO.  Check out the grossness above.

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Rick Ross announces new album.  STORY

2.  Chris Brown& Trey Songz have 3 new songs together.  MUSIC

 

Photos/Video: Nicki's IG/@SimoneKali's Twitter/@BadBoiJoJo's IG

DATE NIGHT: Beyonce & Jay Z Hit The Eiffel Tower For Dinner

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There's nothing more romantic than just being in Paris...except for wining and dining INSIDE the Eiffel Tower.  Pics from The Carters' dinner date last night inside...

Beyonce and Jay Z had a romantic dinner at Jules Verne restaurant inside the Eiffel Tour last night after wrapping up their On The Run Tour this past weekend.  And Jay, rocking a Vivienne Westwood sweatshirt, was even spotted giving a red rose to his wife:

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Amidst major pregnancy rumors, the "Partition" singer seemed to be strategically covering her tummy with her Charlotte Olympia 'Kinky' clutch (it has handcuffs!) in this skin tight Balenciaga dress...and she was rocking Balenciaga wedges as well.  We all know Bey rarely, if ever, does a wedge.  The twosome could just be manipulating the media. 

Or, where there's smoke...

 

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Floyd Mayweather ORDERS $25K In Chicken And Liquor, Allegedly STIFFS Waitress On The Tip + Adrian Peterson DENIES ALLEGATIONS He Abused ANOTHER Son

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Floyd Mayweather did not tip a waitress who served he and his group $25K in food and drinks, this according to reports.   And Adrian Peterson released a statement denying child abuse allegations involding another of his sons. More inside....

 

After he walked away with a reported $32 million for beating Marcos Maidana on Saturday, boxer Floyd Mayweather (shown above with DJ Envy, DJ Whookid) and close to 150 friends (including Jaime Foxx, Tank, 2 Chainz, Fabolous) celebrated his victory at the Hard Rock Cafe's REHAB pool party on Sunday.

Floyd and his crew ordered:

5 bottles of Patrone - $2,375
3 Grey Goose - $1,425
6 bottles of Ciroc - $2,850
20 bottles of Luc Belaire Rose champagne - $11,500
1 6-liter bottle of Luc Belaire Rose - $6,500
200 chicken wings - $600
1 fruit platter - $55

TOTAL BILL: $25,305.

But according to their server, Nik Nguyen, Floyd was very selfish with his good fortune...skipping out on the tip! But wait....It gets worse for Nik (but better for Floyd) - The Hard Rock Cafe actually COMPED his bill....and STILL...no one from TMT hooked up Nik! And...Nik witnessed Floyd's group throwing money at random chicks and twerkers. 

So far....Floyd has not addressed this on social media.

Pics of the fellas hitting the carpet before the pool party:

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Damn Fab....what were you sipping on?

 

BONUS:

Watch Jamie Foxx with the Twerk dancers at the Rehab party (above).  By the way, Nik says the fellas were tossing out money to these random twerking chicks, but didn't give her a dime.

 

In other sports news.......

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Troubled Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson (who has been reinstated) released a lengthy statement refuting shocking child abuse allegations involving his 4-year-old son yesterday, but now, he's been hit with yet another allegation of abuse involving another of his sons.

Daily Mail, who has an alleged photo of the injured boy, says the toddler suffered from a head wound covered by two bandages, while other images reveal a scar over his right eye.

According to KHOU in Houston, an investigation was opened in 2013 involving one of Adrian's baby mommas and a different son.  Since the "older" investigation was revealed to the public this week, Adrian has released a NEW statement denying THOSE allegations. 

Adrian's lawyer Rusty Hardin said:

"The allegation of another investigation into Adrian Peterson is simply not true. This is not a new allegation, it's one that is unsubstantiated and was shopped around to authorities in two states over a year ago and nothing came of it. An adult witness adamantly insists Adrian did nothing inappropriate with his son. There is no ongoing or new investigation."

FYI....the Child Protective Services case (in this instance) was closed because the injuries were deemed accidental.  Reportedly, the boy struck his head on a car seat.  We'll keep you posted....

 

 

 

 

Photos via Floyd's Instagram/Getty/DJ Envy's Instagram

 

LADIES' NIGHT: Kerry Washington Hosts The PURPLE PURSE Event + Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates "Gotham" Premiere

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Kerry Washington spent the evening getting gorgeous for a cause.  Check out the Purple Purse event host inside, plus Jada Pinkett Smith keeping it fab on the "Gotham" red carpet....

 

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The Allstate Foundation launched The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge, a fundraising campaign for charities benefiting domestic violence survivors.  And Kerry Washington, rocking a strapless green Alexander McQueen gown and purple Casadei pumps, was on hand at The Glasshouses in NYC to host the event.  Organizations and individuals can donate $10 or more for a chance to win a stylish purple purse.  And the money goes to a much needed cause.

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Gorgeous look for her!  By the way, only 10 days until the new season of "Scandal"!

Elsewhere in Manhattan last night, Jada Pinkett Smith stepped out on the red carpet at the NY Public Library to celebrate her new role as Catwoman on "Gotham":

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She rocked a Blumarine dress with a gold lapel that we're not too sure that we're loving.  And paired the look with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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But she looked fierce, overall, as always.

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"Gotham" premieres on FOX on January 22nd.  Will you be watching?

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Common reflects on his father who just passed at 71.  STORY

 

Photos: Splash/Getty

CROSS COUNTRY ANTICS: VH1 ANNOUNCES “Tiny & Shekinah’s Weave Trip” Spinoff Reality Show Release Date & Trailer

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We told you it was coming. And now, it's here. Tiny& her bestie/hair stylist Shekinah Jo just got the greenlight for their new reality TV spinoff “Tiny & Shekinah’s Weave Trip.”  WEAVE TRIP?!  Find out when it premieres and peep the trailer inside…

Get your closed-captioned subtitles ready! “Family Hustle” stars Tiny& Shekinah Jo are coming to a television screen near you very soon with their new spinoff show. And they will be taking us along with them as they embark on a cross-country road trip to promote their new mobile hair salon business. Please Lordt let there be subtitles!

The duo will be bringing their hilarious antics and down south drawl in an eight-episode, half hour weekly series titled “Tiny & Shekinah’s Weave Trip.” Yep…that’s the real title. And it premieres Monday, October 13th at 9:30PM ET on VH1.

In a press release about the upcoming show, the show is described as the following:

With a true passion for flawless hair that just couldn’t be restricted to the Atlanta city limits, these ladies are taking their talents and philosophy that “everyone deserves fabulous hair” on the road. From The Voodoo Shop in New Orleans to the Navajo Nation in Arizona, no place is safe when Tiny and Shekinah hit the road. The dynamic duo is ready to leave their comfort zone and experience new cultures, all while being out of their element, starting their new business venture and adjusting to life on the road. Along the way expect an adventure no one will ever forget, a good dose of laughs, some mishaps, a bit of drama and a healthy amount of shenanigans as the ladies work to get their mobile salon off the ground.

 

If it's anything like THIS deleted scene from the "Family Hustle"or their recent attempt to film a commercial for Shekinah's edge-control gel, we're sure it will be MANY things. 

 

Check out the trailer below:

 

Will you be tuned in?

 

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FOOLYWANG MATERIAL: Waka Flocka Offering $50K For A Personal Blunt Roller + Kim West Comes To Kanye’s DEFENSE After Wheelchair Comment

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Waka Flocka Flame is looking to shorten the unemployment line. He's looking for his very own blunt roller…with a $50K annual salary. We can't make this stuff up. Also, Kim Kardashian West is defending her husband Kanye West after his insensitive wheelchair comments during his recent YEEZUS tour stop in Sydney. Find out the deets on today's foolywang material inside…

Need a job? Can you roll the perfect blunt? If so, you may have found your dream job.

Atlanta rapper and "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Waka Flocka Flame is on the hunt for the perfect blunt roller. And he’s offering an annual salary of $50,000 (wonder what types of benefits he will be offering). Yep…$50K a year to become his personal marijuana joint roller.

In an Instagram post, he asked his potential candidates to use the hashtag #ICanRoll, to show off their blunt rolling skills:

And he needs to check out your Mary Jane rolling abilities STAT!  Rappers and their new money....

 

In other foolywang news….
 

Kim Kardashian West is coming to her husband’s defense! During his YEEZUS tour stop in Sydney over the weekend, Kanye West demanded all of his fans to stand to their feet. He saw some concertgoers still sitting, so he put them on blast. Problem is…he was blasting a fan that was wheelchair bound!

Now Kim is speaking out, defending her husband saying he NEVER asked anyone in a wheelchair to stand and that the media is twisting things. Ummm…did she see the same video we saw?

In an Instagram caption (with the video above), she wrote :

What an amazing Australian tour! Its frustrating that something so awesome could be clouded by lies in the media. Kanye never asked anyone in a wheel chair to stand up & the audience videos show that. He asked for everyone to stand up & dance UNLESS they were in a wheel chair. #JustWantedEveryoneToHaveAFunNight #TheMediaTwistsThings

We’re just going to leave this here….

We will point out that AFTER the Sydney incident (above), he did change up his request during his following show in Brisbane. He said, "Everybody who is not in a wheelchair or handicapped will stand up. If you can not prove to me that you are in a wheelchair you need to be standing, if you can it is okay to sit down.”

How about just apologizing for the (first) mishap instead of trying to place blame on the media? Or…is that asking too much?

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. The grand jury now has until January 7th (originally scheduled for October) to decide whether Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson should be criminally charged for the fatal shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown.  Ridiculous.  STORY

 

 

Photo/Video: Waka's IG/Kim K's IG


Alfonso Ribeiro Gets ALL The Praise On "Dancing With The Stars" Debut, Catch ALL the Performances!

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"Dancing With The Stars" kicked off with more of a bang than expected.  In case you missed it, check out all the performances from the YBF contestants and more.  And how Alfonso Ribeiro is getting ALL the praises today...

Alfonso Ribeiro is one of the YBF contestants on Season 19 of "Dancing With The Stars".  And he came out the gate swinging.  Despite being trained in tap and dance since he was a little boy, for some reason, it was still a shock to everyone that he could bust mire than just The Carlton Dance.

He and his partner Witney got 9s across the board, the highest of the night.  While folks like Betsy Johnson definitely got the lowest.  The 72-year-old messed up her routine but at least attempted to save it...unlike Olympian LoLo Jones.

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Her own fans are dragging LoLo about her "bad attitude" after her struggle performance last night.  And she responded today saying it was simply her "resting b*tch face."

Hmph.

On the upside, Lolo's partner, Keo, is the first black professional dancer in the history of "DWTS".  And he's amazing.

Check out all the contestants' premiere routines below:

Who was our fave?  We're going with Alfonso to win it all!

 

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Roc Nation Claims They DID NOT Allow CBS/NFL To Use "Rihanna's Likeness" + Trina's F*CK LOVE" Featuring Tory Lanez (Single)

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Rihanna's reps at Roc Nation revealed that THEY made the decision to keep "Run This Town" off Thursday Night Football.  Find out why inside and listen to Trina's new "F*ck Love" song... 

By now, you know that Thursday Night Football is/was supposed to include Jay Z and Rihanna's"Run This Town" with an intro to Don Cheadle. But a few things went down this week.  First, we heard that NFL/CBS pulled the song because of Ray Rice and RiRi's association with domestic violence, then we heard from Rihanna who was angry that the song was yanked...then re-added (she was pissed), now, her reps at Roc Nation as stepping in.

In a new statement, Roc Nation said,

"Due to the misuse and misrepresentation of Rihanna's name and participation in connection to CBS MNF, CBS was not allowed to license and utilize the song 'Run This Town.' Roc Nation made the decision to not grant the song’s usage."

So.....if that makes any sense...Roc Nation decided the NFL/CBS couldn't use "Run This Town" because they were upset that Rihanna's image and likeness had been used without permission.  It's unclear how exactly her likeness was "misused".

 

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When her ex-French Montana moved onto a high profile relationship with Khloe Kardashian, Trina got on some "F*ck Love" -ish.  On her new song by that same name, she's spitting lines like...

You'll never find another 10-caramel skin with the right tan
I don't fuck with the hype man
So stop hyping shit like it's still the first night, damn
Been that you hit it, 'bout a 100 times
From the room to the kitchen like one more round
When I used to the dishes you was all up in it
Now you wanna act different

Is this record about Khloe? Trina says no. She tweeted,

“This record is NOT an attack just speaking on behalf of everyone who is on #FUCKLOVE getting money and living their life! Rockstarr Ish,”

MMMHMM. 

In the meantime, Trina is working on a new album.

 

As for French's response, his "friends" say the song should be called "Karma".  And it's because TRINA was a homewrecker for sleeping with a married French...so she's a hypocrite.

Yeah, French is allegedly telling his friends this mess...

 

 

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FAMILY AFFAIR: Beyonce Flosses Her Bikini Body, Husband & Baby Blue In Personal B-Day Yacht Vacay Pics

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It's a family affair!  We've all seen the paparazzi pics from The Carter Family Trip to the coast of France for Beyonce's 33rd birthday, now Queen Bey is sharing her own pics from her annual b-day yacht trip. 

 

Check the cutesy pics inside...

While yachting around Corsica and beyond for her birthday a couple weeks ago, Beyonce snapped her own pics of her husband, her baby girl, her mom and friends.  And, of course, that bangin' bikini body:

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So much for the pregnancy rumors...

Baby Blue seemed to be having a ball on the beach:

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After after getting all cuddled up with hubby Jay, the diva took to the sand on her b-day"

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Nice.

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Mama Tina was looking fly as always.

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Adorbs.

 

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EXCLUSIVE: "BBW LA" Star Brandi Maxiell DENIES Divorce Rumors, Releases OFFICIAL Statement (Update)

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Brandi Maxiell, the wife of NBA player Jason Maxiell, is shooting down reports that she's filed for divorce. More inside...

 

"BBW LA" star Brandi Maxiell talked to TheYBF.com earlier today, and she shot down reports that her marriage to Jason Maxiell (who last played for the Orlando Magic) is headed towards divorce.

Lately, the rumor mill has been churning out some very unflattering reports about Jason and his infidelity.  And it's quite sad to hear seeing that Jason has been with Brandi through her cancer trials and tribulations and the two seem unbreakable.  The rumors got even naster when our tipster insinuated that one of Jason's "other" chicks is friends with her enemy on the show, Sundy Carter.

We asked Brandi about a tip we received, on top of the reports already going around, that she had filed for divorce last month. She told us, "It's not true. None of it."

But over on social media...we love to read between the lines...

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Anytime you post a Mary J Blige "moment" it will lead to speculation. She captioned the pic "Can't sleep listening to Mary J... #hurt #again #been #there #ive #done #that"

And then pics like this...

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However....there are also recent pics like this that suggest a family sticking together.

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She said they were for the Mr., Mrs. and their kiddie.

So.......we had to ask.

 

UPDATE:

Brandi Maxiell's official statement on her marriage (via press release):

“Contrary to published reports, rumors that Jason and I are heading for divorce are false. There’s no public record of us filing for a dissolution of marriage. It doesn’t exist. What do exist are two imperfect people who are committed to making it work through the highs and lows; joys and sorrows; and sickness and health. Jason and I just celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary, and although our marriage isn’t perfect, we’re working on it."

She adds:

“As a ovarian cancer survivor, instead of talking about my marriage, I would rather spend the time, raising awareness about ovarian cancer. Not all cancer is pink, and September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I’m happy to share my story to save lives from this ‘silent killer.”

 

Photos via Brandi's Instagram

FIRST LOOK: “A Different World” Cast REUNITES On “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” + Lupita Nyong'o TALKS Loving The Skin Your In With Elmo On “Sesame Street”

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It’s not Throwback Thursday yet, but we can’t wait to take you down memory lane. Oprah gathered up the cast of ‘90s sitcom “A Different World” for a brand new episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” Catch up with a few of your faves inside…

“A Different World” fans get excited! Oprah has rounded up some of the cast of the hit ‘90s sitcom for a new episode of "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" And they’re updating us with what they have been up to recently AND going back down memory lane about the hit television series that had us all wanting to go to college. Ahh…good ol’ Hillman College.

The show was a spinoff of "The Cosby Show", centered around Bill Cosby’s on-screen daughter Denise Huxtable (played by Lisa Bonet) going to a historically black college. Ratings went through the roof, making it a hit television series that tackled real-life issues, but still brought on the comedic relief.

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Oprah rounded up Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne), Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Taylor), Darryl M. Bell (Ronald “Ron” Johnson), Cree Summer (Winifred “Freddie” Brooks), Sinbad (Coach Oakes) and executive producer Debbie Allen for a sitdown about their lives after the hit NBC series.

Below is a clip from the upcoming episode where they talk about inspiring a generation of kids to strive for higher education and how creator Bill Cosby would dead a conversation.

Check it:

Mark your calendars and set you’re your DVRs: Their episode premieres Sunday, October 26th at 9pm ET on the OWN Network. And before their premiere, Raven Symoné is featured on October 5th and Vivica A. Fox on October 12th.

BONUS:

There may be a revamped adaptation of the show in the works. Executive producer Debbie Allen spoke with theGrio.com (in April) and revealed she’s looking to bring “A Different World” back to TV. She said,

"I have been trying with some very powerful people behind me [to reboot A Different World]. The difficulty is that it’s very convoluted when you’re mixing old writers and new writers. I just wanted to have the name so that I could get started again. Bill Cosby wanted to see this happen. Right now we’re kinda at a stand still. I got really far up that ladder, and then I got stopped. So we’re going to re-investigate it again because it’s such a good idea."

Guess we will have to wait and see….
 

On another TV show....

Academy-Awarding winning actress Lupita Nyong'o linked up with her furry friend Elmo for an episode of Sesame Street. The flawless one and Elmo discussed the functions of our skin and the many different shades and colors. Who better to talk about skin than Ms. Beauty Perfection herself?! Peep her segment above.

 

 

Photo: Debbie Allen’s FB/Jasmine's Twitter

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