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Zoe Saldana, Liya Kebede & More Star In Gorgeous New RED LIPSTICK L'Oreal Paris Campaign

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Gorgeous alert!  Some of the hottest women in Hollywood were rounded up for L'Oreal's new campaign featuring their many different shades of reds.  Check out the YBF chicks and more inside...

Zoe Saldana, shot before she began to show, and model Liya Kebede are starring amongst Hollywood stars like Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto and Blake Lively for French beauty brand L'Oreal's new work of photo art.

The campaign, which features the women dressed all in white each wearing a bold red lip, celebrates the brand's latest lipstick launch, Collection Exclusive Pure Reds.  There are 285 shades of red in the world that are visibly different to the naked eye.  So L'Oreal took many of those shades, named them after Hollywood starlets, and created their new collection.

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A-listers and L'Oreal faces like Julianne Moore, Jane Fonda and Kirsten Dunst are also starring in the campaign.  And Guardians of the Galaxy star Zoe and model Liya are definitely the standouts.

L'Oreal spokeswomen Beyoncé & J.Lo must have been too busy for the family portrait fun.  But we wouldn't be surprised if they were vying for solo shoots...

 

Photos: L'Oreal Paris


THAT’S A WRAP: Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker’s “A Mother’s Love” Tour CANCELLED!

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s musical “A Mother’s Love” just got the axe! Find out why inside…

After hitting just three cities, “RHOA” stars Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker’s musical “A Mother’s Love” tour has been cancelled! In two words…janky promoters.

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If you follow Kandi on Instagram, it appeared everything was going well with the her musical project hitting the road. She has been promoting her tour around the clock, urging fans to get tickets. The Bedroom Kandi founder has also been sharing videos of the cast rehearsing, some behind-the-scenes pics (atop, the couple backstage before the 2nd show in Savannah) and pics of her & Todd jet-setting to their next destinatiosn.

But signs of trouble began last week when she posted a message to her fans informing them that some of the shows had been postponed. She wrote, “Our shows this weekend in Albany Ny, Jackson Missippi & Birmingham, Alabama have been postponed. I'm sorry loves! I appreciate your support & I will come back as soon as I can. The next stop for #AMothersLoveTour will be Detroit, Michigan September 19-21st. Go to KandiOnline.com to see tour schedule & get tickets! Everyone in Detroit tag all your friends!"

 

Unfortunately, she won’t be back. And it has to do with a janky promoter she partnered with to help organize her tour. Before heading to Detroit today, she found out that her tour was no more. She wrote:

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I licensed A Mother's Love to A promoter with high expectations of finally seeing my creation go on the road and I am very saddened and frustrated by the cancellation of the tour. More than that my heart goes out to the cast who all are AMAZINGLY talented. We really worked hard to put together an awesome show. It breaks my heart that we wont be able to put on this show for my fans who have bought tickets, & who all were looking forward to seeing it. I stand with them in disbelief and despair that this has happened and was caught off guard as well. I want to thank everyone who have supported all of the projects I have worked on. I hope you understand that the cancellation was beyond my control. Please don't hold it against me! I know that a lot of tickets were sold & from what I understand they will be refunded. Thank you to all the people who tweeted showing excitement for the show & sending love my way. I was suppose to be headed to Detroit this weekend & to find out that we're not going kills me. To all the fans who volunteered to be on the street teams promoting the show I promise to make it up to you! I love you guys! Thanks for your love & understanding. Much Love, Kandi

 

We're sure Mama Joyce is glad she got her house first.  No shade....

Photo's: Kandi's IG

SHE DESERVES: Momma Dee Gets Dr. Heavenly To Fix Her Missing Tooth!

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We will never forget the night Momma Dee's tooth flipped right out of her mouth like it was attempting to escape "The Palace" in ANY way possible.  But Scrappy's mom has decided to head to a fellow reality star to get some help.  Deets inside on Momma Dee's situation....

Fix it Jesus...Fixodent...something needed to happen.  And it has.  While performing her song "I Deserve" during her single release party at Club Sutra in Atlanta over a week ago, her front tooth took a tumble out of her mouth.  Clearly it wasn't feeling those songs she was singing.

Recently, after telling her fans she "loves her flipper" after the incident, Momma Dee went to go get her mouth fixed for real.  And she hit up "Married To Medicine" star Dr. Heavenly for the touch up.

Glad that's been handled.

Check the below video in case you missed it:

 

Photo/Video: Dr. Heavenly's IG/Entertainment For Breakfast's IG

ONE IN A MILLION: LIFETIME’s 'Aaliyah: The Princess Of R&B’ Gets A Release Date + Movie Stills From The Telefilm

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LIFETIME’s Aaliyah biopic is coming soon. Find out when it premieres and check out new film stills inside….

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After all of the controversy involving Aaliyah’s family’s disapproval, former lead actress Zendaya Coleman dropping out of the film, and fans highly upset over who was chosen to play Timbaland & Missy Elliot, LIFETIME’s Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B will be hitting the small screen soon.

The Aaliyah biopic, now starring Alexandra Shipp as Aaliyah, is set to premiere on Saturday, November 15th at 8pm ET on the network.

For a refresher, Alexandra Shipp has starred in the Nickelodeon series “House of Anubis” and she will be playing in the upcoming movie Drumline 2: A New Beat. Right now, she’s filming for the NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton.

The film is being executiveproduced by Wendy Williams (which she continues to plug on her show), along with Howard Braunstein and Debra Martin Chase.
 

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Based on the bestseller Aaliyah: More Than a Woman by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley, the movie will chronicle the short-lived, but successful life of the R&B sensation. In a press release about the film it reads:

The film follows the beautiful and talented performer’s inspirational journey, from her debut on Star Search at the age of ten, to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the Princess of R&B. On August 25, 2001, at the height of her popularity, her life was tragically cut short when a plane carrying the singer, and some of her video crew, crashed after takeoff from a Bahamian runway.

Although just 22-years-old at the time of her death, Aaliyah continues to lead a legacy as Billboard’s tenth most famous R&B artist of the past 25 years and one of the recording industry’s most successful artists in history.

The cast will include Anthony "Tony" Grant as Damon Dash, Izaak Smith as Timbaland, Elise Neal as Gladys Knight, and Canadian actress Chattrisse Dolabaille as Missy Elliot. Oh hey Elise! Other cast mates include, Rachael Crawford and Sterling Jarvis as Aaliyah’s parents, Diane and Mike Haughton; A.J. Saudin as Aaliyah’s brother Rashad Haughton; and Lyriq Bent as her uncle and music manager Barry Hankerson.

So…will you be tuned in November 15th?
 

 

 

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NO EFFS GIVEN: K. Michelle CHECKS Soulja Boy, Talks Being “FRIENDS” With Lil Kim & Meek Mill, Her “Edibles” Line & More

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K. Michelle brings the drama in her interview with the Breakfast Club. She goes IN on Soulja Boy, explains what happened between her and Lil Kim’s friendship, Meek Mill and more when you go inside….

K. Michelle clearly doesn’t give any “f****”, just like her Valentine’s Day mixtape title, Still No F*cks Given. And she’s currently recording for her sophmore album, following her debut album Rebellious Soul. But before she talked about that, K had some things she wanted to get up off her chest.

On the heels of her recently released track "Love Em All", the “Can’t Raise A Man” singer stopped by Power 105’s The Breakfast Club to chop it up with the radio hosts about her upcoming album, her medical marijuana edibles line her relationship with MMG rapper Meek Mill, the fallout between her and Lil Kim and she CHECKS "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" star Soulja Boy for some comments he made about her during an interview.
 

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K first shared a story about giving Ne-Yo some “Happy Bites” and revealed he couldn’t handle the high. Ha! She also revealed she has worked with him the studio for a few tracks on her upcoming album.

On Meek Mill—K is still insisting she and Meek Mill have never slept together. She said “I never swung on his pole, on his thing. I’ve never slept with him. He’s never been between my legs. Nothing. We go in the studio we flirt, but it’s not that. We’ve been around each other, we could have slept with each other, we never have. We know that people think that, so it’s funny. “

She also addressed her issue with Elle Varner…again. She’s still mad that Elle jacked her track (while they were under the same management) and started mimicking her singing style.

On Lil Kim—“I’m not studying this lady.”

She talked about how her and Lil Kim fell out. After she called Nicki Minaj the queen of rap on Twitter after her 2014 VMA performance, Kim’s fans came after K. Michelle. She said, “B*tch tryna get a moment. For the VMA moment. Neither one of us was there muthaf*cka…got damn. At least I’m in the studio working…you know it’s my first album. You been in the game, you could have at least been a guest.” Shots fired! K was pissed Kim didn’t just text her since she has her phone number. In fact, she said she and Kim once talked about K being her daughter Royal Reign’s godmother. 

Then she sets the record straight after Soulja Boy implied during an interview that he had relations with her at one point.

She popped off saying, "I watched an interview and Soulja Boy was on this interview and they was asking him like, asking all the men of Love & Hip Hop LA, who would they bang. And hey said me… ok great…but Soulja Boy implies that he had slept with me.”

Then she goes IN: "He’s giggling, he’s like ‘Nah I ain’t say that’ and then he’s giggling. You can giggle on these nuts! Let me tell you something Soulja Boy, cause I know you gone hear this, what you not gone do is lie on my hot pocket. When I do something, I say I did it. And that’s what it is. So that giggling, we don’t want to giggle about the transgender in Atlanta, giggle giggle, now crank that, crank that!”

Bloop!

She also talked about opening her new spa in Memphis, her own reality TV show coming soon, her relationship status and her upcoming album having country tracks on it.

Check it:

 

And after her interview....

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K. Michelle got to meet her idol Mary J. Blige. While she was chatting it up with The Breakfast Club, she saw Mary walk by and K was super star struck. Luckily for her, Mary was still around the Power 105 offices and she got a chance to meet one of the legendary women who has paved the way for her. She captioned, "I just met my idol Mary J Blige. I cried like a baby. You will never understand how special this moment was for me. Thank you Power 105 for making this happen." Nice!

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J.Lo & Iggy Azalea's "Booty (Remix)" Video + Amber Rose Nabs Nick Cannon As A Manager?

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Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea teamed up for J.Lo's "Booty (Remix)" video.  Check out the just released visuals inside...

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J.Lo always makes sure to pair up with who's hot-for-the-moment.  And for the remix to her single "Booty" off her latest A.K.A. cd, the Bronx native needed someone else who also gained some notoriety for their ASSets.  Check out J.Lo and Igyy serving up Booty work below:

 

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In other news, Amber Rose looks like she's attempting to get serious about her career in show business.  Word on the street is that she's hiring Nick Cannon, who directed, written, and produced the School Dance movie she starred in, to manage her.  Page Sixreports:

We hear the “America’s Got Talent” host, who is splitting with wife Mariah Carey, is going to manage the model/video girl through his company, NCredible Entertainment.

We’re told Rose, who was once signed to Ford Models and recorded a single in 2012, but is perhaps better known for her choice of minimal outfits (and eye-popping curves), flew to New York to take a meeting with the multifaceted Cannon on Thursday.

Amber recently filmed for the new ABC comedy "Selfie" and is currently filming (above) a new movie called Sister Code with Eva Marcille and more.

 

Photo: Amber's IG

Halle Berry (With Djimon Honsou) And Zoe Saldana ROCK Flowing Locks & A Baby Bump At Charity Events

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Halle Berry and Zoe Saldana were both spotted rocking long flowing locks and looking beautiful.  Find out which charity events were attended by the ladies inside....

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Guardians Of The Galaxy star Zoe Saldana walked the red carpet for the Hispanic Haritage Awards at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC last night.

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Proudly displaying her baby bump (she's reprtedly expecting twins), Zoe rocked flowing locks to matching her long flowing evening gown.   And she was glowing.

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Zoe's hubby Marco Perego was right by her side completing her perfect look.

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Zoe and her sister Cisely (who's also her partner in Saldana Productions) work together to create Hollywood productions with a focus on Latino interests.

 

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"Extant" star Halle Berry also caught the long hair buzz.  Though Halle is often credited with ushering in the short hair craze in the 90s, she (shown above with actor Djimon Honsou) rocked long locks last night at the second annual CAA School Day campaign (which benefits dropout prevention efforts).

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Posing with CISLA exec Deborah Marcus, we learned that Halle's long locks are for her upcoming role in the film Kidnap.  SIDEBAR:  With her sleeveless gown and thigh-high slit, Halle could surely do a remake of "The Graduate."  No one would drop out of school if she played Mrs. Robinson!

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During the event she posed with CAA president Richard Lovett and a pair of students.  Cute.

 

Photos via Getty

COUPLED UP: T.I. & Tiny Kick Off BET WEEKEND With A Dinner In Her Honor....

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Hip Hop's seemingly indestructible duo T.I. (and his interesting socks) and Tiny were spotted together during BET Weekend (to kickoff the Bet Hip Hop Awards) at a dinner held in Tiny's honor. See photos of the couple together inside...

 

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Let's call a spade a spade.  Outside of their hit VH1 reality show "The Family Hustle" we rarely see T.I. and Tiny together.  But, when the couple was spotted posing for pics together in Atlanta recently....it was a big deal!

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The couple was together for a posh brunch at Seafood Room sponsored by Beautiful Textures, Rich Girl Candy and Pynk Magazine all held in Tiny's honor. 

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Although we may not see them together often....no one can deny that the couple has a great amount of love for one another.  Who could forget the Fatburger scuffle that Tip had with boxer Floyd Mayweather to defend Tiny's honor?

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And who could forget the "ride or die" reputation Tiny earned throughout Tip's multiple jail stints and run-ins with the law? 

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Through it all (including those subliminal fights on social media) Tip and Tiny have stayed true to their vows.

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"Atlanta Exes" star Monyetta Shaw came out to support Tiny as well.

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The room was filled with friends and family who raised their glasses for Tiny (who has recently returned to music).  How nice.

 

 

 

Photos via Exclusive Access.Net


MOVE OVER MARIAH: Nick Cannon Has A New Partner In His Fight Against Lupus...Toni Braxton!

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Nick Cannon may have a new woman to assist him in his battle with Lupus....fellow survivor Toni Braxton.  See the two share a laugh inside alongside Mekhi Phifer, Michael B. Jordan and others at a Lupus benefit...

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Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton and "AGT" host Nick Cannon have coupled up...in the fight against Lupus.  While we're sure the twosome aren't hooking up romantically, they did link to help spread awareness about the disease they both battle at the Stars Get Lucky For Lupus: 6th Annual Poker Tournament in Los Angeles last night. 

Fans of Toni (who looked fabulous in a leather bustier) have watched the singer struggle with her illness on "Braxton Family Values" while Nick famously battled the disease with the help of soon-to-be ex wife Mariah Carey.

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Michael B. Jordan (who's beefing up to portray Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in The Fantastic Four) came out to support Toni and Nick at the event.

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Mechelle Epps, wife of funnyman Mike Epps (who shall portray Richard Pryor in a new biopic) smiled for the cameras.

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Hollywood Exes star Shamika Lawrence (Martin's ex) was also there.

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And Mekhi Phifer, who did a stint on "House Of Lies" last season, was also amongst the crowd.

 

Afterwards.....

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Toni took the bustier down to Mr. Chow for a bite to eat.  Serve!

 

 

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August Alsina Wakes Up From 3-Day Coma, Speaks To Fans From Hospital

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August Alsina just revealed to his fans that he's been in a coma for the last 3 days.  Check out the singer's statement to fans as he recovers in the hospital...

We told you Monday night, just minutes after August Alsina was taken away in an ambulance, that the "I Luv This Sh*t" singer passed out on stage during his concert at NYC's Irving Plaza.  And now, he's recovering in ICU after slipping into a coma.

August posted the above pic from his hospital bed just minutes ago.  He explained:

This is a bit graphic but i wanted to share this w/ every follower of mine. iWoke up out of a 3 day coma... &This guy @banggang_moneyteam right here never once left my side. What I'm tryna say is cherish the ones in life who cherish you & take good care of yourself. Your life can be gone in a split second'. I'm recovering well and thankyou for all of your prayers & concerns. -Yung

Wow.  Sources previously reported no drugs were found in his system.

We're praying for a speedy recovery.  Get well soon August!

 

Photo: August's IG

FUN TIMES: LaLa, Naturi & The "Power" Cast Hit The "Beyond The Lights" Premiere

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The cast of "Power" took a break from their first week of shooting to go support another project, the upcoming romantic drama Beyond The Lights.  Check out LaLa, Naturi and more inside...

Actress Lala Anthony and her castmates Naturi Naughton, newcomer Rotimi Akinsho, and Sinqua Walls hit up the movie's NYC premiere at the Urbanworld Fest and the after party at The Skylark.
 

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They had some pic-snapping fun outside before going into the Skylark to party it up.  Naturi kept it sexy in a black bustier, while fashion designer LaLa kept it fab in a plunging little black dress.

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Hot. Check out the sexy Omari Hardwick shirtless on the Season 2 set with Naturi HERE.

"Power" returns in 2015 with more Kingpin activity on the streets of NYC.  Get ready!

 

Photos: Splash

The HAIRLINE Struggle: Twitter Reacts As LeBron James Tightens Up The Bald Spots For A New Hairline!

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Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has a new lines of shoes..and a new hairline.  On Twitter...folks were more concerned with his replenished scalp.  See the reactions inside...

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On Tuesday, LeBron James and Nike showed off the new Lebron 12. Meanwhile...LeBron showed off something new...

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A hairline.  And we're not mad at all.  Put those millions to use when you can....

 

Twitter's reaction was swift (and pretty funny).  See the collection we pulled together... 

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Nipsey Hussle Posts A Pic With Rumored Boo Lauren London + The Carters Take Blue Ivy To Notre Dame In Paris

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Nipsey Hussle posted a snap with his rumored boo Lauren London today.  Check it inside, plus The Carters kickin' it Paris with Blue Ivy...

Oh, hey you two.  Rapper Nipsey Hussle may be confirming rumors of his relationship with actress Lauren London.  He posted the above saying, "Me and my Loc." 

Hmmm.  Not sure how we're feeling about these two but Lauren seems to love rappers, doesn't she? 

 

Meanwhile over in Paris, Beyonce & Jay Z brought Blue Ivy over to Notre Dame for a visit to the famous Cathedral:

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Awww.  Beyonce also posted more pics from their recent birthday yacht vacay:

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Nice!

 

Photos: Beyonce.com/Nipsey's IG

SNAPPED: Keyshia Cole ARRESTED And JAILED For ASSAULTING Birdman's ALLEGED Side Chick!

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This just in....Keyshia Cole is ALLEGEDLY dating Birdman!  Keyshia ALLEGEDLY snapped and beat up Birdman's side chick.  And Keyshia was arrested for battery and an outstanding reckless driving warrant this morning! More inside....

Breaking news.....Keyshia Cole is apparently dating Birdman! According to TMZ, Keyshia was busted for assault this morning after she caught a random chick inside Birdman's Carlyle condo complex in West L.A.

Keyshia was up in her feelings after security allowed her to go upstairs (big mistake!) and she spotted the chick inside around 5am.  What happened next?  Well....the apparent side chick received scratches all over her face while Keyshia received a mug shot (which we haven't seen YET).

Ms. Cole was jailed this morning and arrested for battery and for an outstanding reckless driving warrant.  She was released on $46,000 bail.  TheYBF.com reached out to Keyshia's rep and are waiting for a response.

Sigh...... 

 

On social media....Keyshia shared:

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Since her release...

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Keyshia has been finding comfort with her dog. She captioned,"Me and my LolaMae!! She knows my (heart).I

 

 

 

 

Photos via Keyshia Cole's Instagram

 

EVENTS: Kenya Moore, Demetria McKinney, Cynthia Bailey & More Salute to Excellence In Atlanta

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Peter Thomas paid tribute to Kandi Burruss and David Banner at this year's Salute To Excellence Awards.  RHOA stars Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey and Demetria McKinney looked on. See pics from the event inside...

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Last night, Bar One owner Peter Thomas produced the “How can I BE Down Salute to Excellence Awards Gala” in Atlanta at the Intercontinental Hotel.

The awards pay tribute to individuals who've paved the way in the entertainment industry. This year, Peter honored rapper/activist David Banner, business mogul Kandi Burruss, record exec Jermaine Dupri and radio personality Greg Street.

The event was hosted by Revolt TV’s Kenny Burns, and entertainment exec Deb Antney (who also was an award recipient).

 

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Host Kenny Burns "modeled" the trophy alongside Peter and his fab wife Cynthia Bailey.

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We haven't seen Deb Antney since she had to go "Oops Upside Your Head" on Joseline Hernandez at the "LAHH ATL" reunion. She got all dolled up for the event.

 

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ynthia Bailey looked radiant and was right by her hubby's side supporting his event.

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The event also brought out former Miss USA and Cynthia's "RHOA" castmate Kenya Moore.

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Akso a the event was "House Of Payne" star Demetria McKinney.  While Demetria is clever enough to remain mum, we have heard from several well placed sources that she will be on "RHOA" this year as a friend of Kenya and Cynthia.

We feeling all the bra action?

  

 

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"RHOA" star and business mogul Kandi Burruss was an award recipient last night. She posed alongside hubby and "Hollywood Divas" producer Todd Tucker.  And we're actually loving her look....surprisingly.  Kandi's dress is Majo and her shoes are Valentino.

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"LAHH ATL" star Benzino was there to support Peter.

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V103 radio personality Greg Street was presented his award.

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TIP pulled double duty as he attended a brunch in honor of his wife Tiny earlier in the day.  However, he switched up his caps.  Wish it would have been the whole look that was switched up.

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"Fashion Queens" host Derek J literally popped out of his blouse.

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Dice attended with her girlfriend.  Work.

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David Banner, who was very vocal throughout the Ferguson Protests, was an award recipient as well. 

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On Instagram, Kandi shared a photo she took with interior designer Tobey Renee, her bestie Carmon and Dice.

 

 

Photos via Prince Williams/ATLpics.net/Kandi's Instagram
 

 

 
   


SPEAKING OUT: Petition DEMANDS Apology After NY TIMES Article LABELS Shonda Rhimes An "Angry Black Woman"

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A new online petition demands the NY TIMES retract an article that deems award-winning writer/producer Shonda Rhimes an "Angry Black Woman."  And we're also not feeling the unnecessary attack on Viola Davis' beauty. 

 

Read it all inside...

 

Friday morning, NY Times writer Alessandra Stanleydescribed Shonda Rhimes, the writer/executive producer of ABC's "Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy" and the executive producer of the new "How To Get Away with Murder," as an "angry black woman" in what was billed as a light-hearted, positive feature about her. Well....folks weren't too happy about that because "we" know how those labels are often used to close doors and shut down opportunities. 

The NY Times story begins:

When Shonda Rhimes writes her autobiography, it should be called “How to Get Away With Being an Angry Black Woman.”

On Thursday, Ms. Rhimes will introduce “How to Get Away With Murder,” yet another network series from her production company to showcase a powerful, intimidating black woman.

It seems, to many, that the mainstream publication was attemptiing to overshadow Shonda's historic acomplishment of having 3 shows airing on the same night on a major network show.

An online petition was set up, demanding a retraction from the paper and attempting to explain to non-Blacks why the label is offensive.
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In her own defense, Shonda took to Twitter to express her displeasure over the term and to also tell the NY Times that you can't label her an "angry Black women" over Viola Davis' new show "How To Get Away With Murder"  because the show was actually created by a White man!  Does that make HIM an angry Black woman? 

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Tell 'em Shonda! 

Also in the article, the writer called Viola Davis "less classicaly beautiful" than Kerry Washington

As Annalise, Ms. Davis, 49, is sexual and even sexy, in a slightly menacing way, but the actress doesn’t look at all like the typical star of a network drama. Ignoring the narrow beauty standards some African-American women are held to, Ms. Rhimes chose a performer who is older, darker-skinned and less classically beautiful than Ms. Washington, or for that matter Halle Berry, who played an astronaut on the summer mini-series “Extant.”

Not only was this subjective criticsm unnecessary, it's yet another stab at the black women who are part of tv history.

Meanwhile, we're twiddling our thumbs until September 25th....

 

 

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Usher Loves On Alicia Keys' BABY BUMP, Hits The Stage With Chris Brown + Nicki Minaj & More At The 2014 iHEART Radio Festival Day One

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The 2-day iHeartRadio Festival kicked off in Las Vegas last night and we have pics and video from Usher, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Alicia Keys backstage and performing for the crowd inside.  Plus, the cutest pic of Usher & Alicia ever...

Last night, international radio superstar Usher helped kick off the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Usher hit up the festival to promote new music from his eighth studio album UR which will include the hits "Good Kisser" and "She Came To Give It To You."  UR hit stores later this year.

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While backstage, Usher bumped into pregnant singer Alicia Keys (above) who allowed him to touch her baby bump.

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Usher also paid tribute to Alicia's new single "We Are Here" by stating why he's here: For his sons Usher V and Naviyd.  Sweet.

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Usher was also seen greeting one of his young fans.

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During his stage set, Usher brought out Chris Brown to perform their song "New Flame."

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"Girl Code" star and radio personality Nessa posed for a pic with Alicia and said she's HERE to make her parents proud. 

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Nessa also caught up with Chris before his performance.

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Alicia Keys performed her latest song "We Are Here" tweeting the pic, "I'm here!!...Y’all ready?!"

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Nicki Minaj was spotted backstage prior to her set.

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If the dude above looks familiar, it's because you've seen him (Casper Smart) in the arms of Jennifer Lopez, who he dated and choreographed for. Apparently, Casper is now working with Nicki and it may have kicked off a low key feud between the two divas.  We'll follow that one and see where it leads..... 

 

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The Breakfast Club (Charlamagne, DJ Envy and Angela Yee) posed for their fans and interviewed a few artists.

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"Wiggle Wiggle" singer Jason Derulo was spotted backstage prior to his performance. 

 

 
 

 

Watch Nicki's full set:

Watch Usher and Chris Brown perform "New Fame":

Usher's "OMG" and "U Make Me Wanna":

 

 

 

 

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UNDER THE SEA: Mariah Carey & 'Dem Babies Visit The Georgia Aquarium!

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Mariah Carey and her kids were spotted down in Georgia where they spent a family day at the aquarium.  See their adorable photos inside...

 

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Mariah Carey, "The Elusive Chanteuse" has come out of hiding...in Georgia.

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Though we haven't seen her out and about lately, Mariah has been in the headlines for her estranged relationship with hubby Nick Cannon.  For the record, the twosome have not been seen together for months and neither will comment publicly on the state of their marriage (though the rumor mills says the split is a done deal).  While folks have been dragging Mariah for various forms of diva behavior on Twitter, Nick has taken up for his soon to be ex-wife on Twitter.

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Single, separated or married - Dem Babies come first!  Mimi took the kiddes to the Georgia Aquarium this week and posted the shots for fans to see.

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It looks like Roc and Roe love dolphins!

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Mimi walked around with a glossary of fish, talking the time to describe to Roe what they were seeing and was also seen playing interactive games with Roc (below). Cute!

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Pretty soon, Mimi is packing up the kids and heading to Asia and Australia for The Elusive Chanteuse Show world tour.  This should be interesting...

 

 

Photos via Mariah Carey's Facebook

Keyshia Cole Shows Up To BET Hip Hop Awards + Alleged Victim She Beat Up Is A Cash Money Employee!

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She skipped the media on the red carpet at tonight's 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards, but Keyshia Cole surprisingly strolled in to present an award as if she wasn't just locked up yesterday.

 

Deets and the pic inside...

Keyshia Cole made a surprise appearance at tonight's BET Hip Hop Awards at the Atlanta Civic Center.  While she was definitely slated to appear, many (including us) figured she may not show her face after her battery charge and arrest last night over rumored boyfriend , Cash Money head honcho Birdman.  Additionally, she's scheduled to perform in Detroit tonight as well.  But some kind of way, Keyshia showed up and honored this particular commitment.

The "Trust" singer donned glitter pants and a matching crop top by Chanel, topped off with sparkly Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.  And she hit the stage to present the Producer of the year Award.

TheYBF.com was on the scene for the red caret and the show, but Keyshia made sure to skip the media line beforehand. 

Interestingly, Birdman did not perform, despite being scheduled to.

We're not sure how Keyshia's getting to her Detroit show on time, but maybe she and Birdman kissed and made up and she's using his jet?

Speaking of that shocking fight Keyshia got arrested for yesterday, where she allegedly beat up a woman she found inside Baby's penthouse, reports now state the victim is Cash Money employee!

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TMZ states Sabrina Mercadel (pictured above) claims she was attacked by Keyshia, who walked into Birdman's home while Sabrina was exiting the bathroom.  Sabrina says four other people were also inside the home at the time.  

Sabrina says she has known Birdman "since she was young"...and nothing was going on between the two.  But she did have to head to the ER after Keyshia scratched her up...and she's now on pain meds.

Could this all be a ploy for Keyshia to sell records?  Her Point of No Return album drops October 7th...and there's been minimal buzz about it until now....

We reached out to both Sabrina Mercadel and Keyshia's rep and are waiting to hear back.

 

[UPDATE 11:07p ET] It looks like Keyshia hopped on somebody's jet to make it to Detroit on time.  She just hit the stage at the Fox Theater....

 

Photo: Sir Joe Exclusive's IG/Sabrina's Twitter

 

2014 BET Hip Hop Awards SPOILERS!

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TheYBF.com was on the scene for tonight's 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.  And before the show airs October 14th, we've got the spoilers and backstage spottings if you want 'em....

While we were busy chatting up folks on the red (green) Hip Hop Awards red carpet, we noticed Teyana Taylor and her boo, NY Knicks baller Iman Shumpert getting quite cozy off camera.

Teyana was there to interview celebs on behalf of BET.  But it looks like she got a bit distracted by her man:

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Mmmhmm.  Congrats to them for still being together...

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As for the show, Common (pictured above on the red carpet with Kandi Burruss' daughter Riley--who said she wasn't interested in speaking to any media), performed "Kingdom". 

 

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He brought out slain teen Mike Brown's parents at the end for a moment of silence with the crowd.

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Doug E. Fresh had a breakdown on stage during a moving moment.  He broke down crying and spoke about his mother who passed just 5 weeks ago from Alzheimer's disease.  He stole everyone's heart with his acceptance speech after winning the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award.

A few other winners of the night: DJ Mustard for Producer of the Year and Future for Best Club Banger with "Move That Dope".

The pre-taped cyphers rolled on, and Remy Ma and Papoose rocked out about black love. 

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Brandy rocked the mic, as well as MC Lyte, Queen Latifah and YoYo. And so did Kanye, Big Sean, Common and Pusha T.

And remember last month when Snoop a dressed as a white man named Todd and was posing it up with Nia Long? Well, it was actually for the Awards show!  Host Snoop and Nia did about three parody skits where Snoop played Nia's Best Man Holiday co-star 'Todd' -- her boyfriend in the movie whose name was 'Brian' and was played by Eddie Cibrian.

Lil Terio and his Shmoney Dance also made an appearance during Bobby Shmurda's performance

As we reported previously, Birdman did not perform as scheduled.

Stay tuned for the red carpet recap!

 

Photos: Tierra Green for TheYBF.com/Kandi Burruss' IG/BET

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