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Countess Vaughn Goes In For Surgery Nips & Tucks With Former Co-Star Shar Jackson + Andre 3000 Talks Jimi Hendrix On "Letterman"

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Countess Vaughn is returning to tv in "Hollywood Divas", coming up on TV One on October 8th.  And she's coming through with some "surge"....which means surgery.  Check out a sneak peek at her doctor visit to get things tight and right, plus Andre 3000 hitting up "Letterman".

Oh, Countess.  Some things never change.  The funny gal and former "Moesha" and "The Parkers" star is back on the scene in "Hollywood Divas".  But she ays that after several kids and a few obstacles in life she has had issues controlling her weight.  So on the premiere episode, we will see her, alongside her former co-star and bestie Shar Jackson, paying a visit to the office of former "Dr. 90210" star Dr. Matlock.  And she may leave with some vaginal rejuvenation...not just lipo and a tummy tuck.

By the way, we got to see the screener of the premier episode, and it was MANY things.  Lisa Wu, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal, Golden Brooks and Countess are bringing the messiness this season....

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Andre 3000 stopped by "Letterman" yesterday to talk about his Jimi Hendrix movie.

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Heeey Dre.  The Outkast rapper has been performing non stop with Big Boi and is now out on the promo tip for the recently premiered biopic, Jimi: All is by My Side.

Check out his sit down last night:

 

 


ON THE MOVE: Rihanna + Wiz Khalifa + Rick Ross

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Rihanna is on the move again.  Check out the low key chick making her way out of SoHo, plus Rick Ross & Wiz Khalifa on the move...

 

Rihanna is on her grind making her eighth studio album, and has been pretty low key these days. And she was spotted hiding under oversized clothes leaving the SoHo area of NYC yesterday:

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We see you girl...

And a newly slimmed down Rick Ross was spotted yesterday afternoon in New York as he arrived to a Midtown hotel with his entourage:

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Looks like the rapper and Wing Stop conglomerate is extra serious about his health...and he's looking good. Ricky recently shot a wild video with R.Kelly and others.

And speaking of being on the move:

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Wiz Khalifa and his Tupac tee made their way to LAX yesterday.  Looks like he's been dealing with his impending divorce from wife Amber Rose as quietly as he can--other than responding about those cheating allegations.

Now that Amber is allegedly dating Nick Simmons (son of rocker Gene Simmons), it'll be interesting to see what Wiz will have to say about it all.

In other Wiz news, Wiz Khalifa is set to embark on his upcoming “Blacc Hollywood Big Secret Tour,” kicking off in Santa Ana, CA on October 24th and ending in Chicago, IL on November 26th.

 

Extras:

1.  Too Short was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to the airport. STORY

Photos: Splash

Nick Cannon Allegedly REPLACES "Mariah" Tatt With JESUS On The Cross, Parties With Amber Rose--Who May Be Dating Nick Simmons + Mariah & Dem Babies ARRIVE In Tokyo

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Nick Cannon has not VERBALLY confirmed a split from Mariah Carey...but if his tattoo artist could talk!  During a topless moment, we noticed that his famed "Mariah" back tatt has been covered by JESUS on the cross.  More inside...

 

Nick Cannon will turn 34-years-old next week, and he started the party early at the Playhouse in Hollywood last night. We'll reveal "who" else was there later.

While spinning on the 1s and 2s for his DJ set, Nick removed his shirt and we made a shocking discovery!  His famed "Mariah" back tatt has been covered over with new ink of Jesus on the Cross with angel wings coming out of the cross.  We've got a video from the club set...but you'll have to look closely to detect the change.

Hmmm....it's interesting that Nick is being linked to Amber Rose (who has a face tattoo of Wiz Khalifa on her arm).  We're sure those two can also bond over tattoo removal stories.  The question is...when will Amber remove Wiz from her body?

Watch Nick on the 1s and 2s and check out a glimpse of the tattoo here:

 

Amber Rose was at Playhouse too. Sips tea... 

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We know what you're thinking.  But we made another discover that night.  Amber IS into Nick.  Nick Simmons.  The son of rocker Gene Simmons (whom she dined with at Bosa Nova last week). 

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The two left Playhouse together with Amber holding onto Nick' arm.  See video of them grinding on each other during Nick's set here.

 

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Mariah Carey was seen arriving at Haneda Airport in Tokyo today. 

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Mimi is embarking on a tour to support her"The Elusive Chanteuse Show" World Tour which kicks off in Tokyo (Saturday night) before making stops in China, Malaysia and The Philippines. Her kids Monroe and Moraccan are right by her side.  And she seems to be moving on from Nick without a world of drama...

 

Photos/video via Playhousehw/TheYBF/Splash/Cashmere Agency

IT’S HER WORLD: Jennifer Hudson ROCKS The House For V103’s “Soul Sessions” Event

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Jennifer Hudson tore the stage down last night for V103’s “Soul Sessions” series in Georgia last night. Peep the pics and clips from her performance inside….

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As she promotes her newly released third studio album JHUD, Jennifer Hudson trekked it to Atlanta to perform some of her hits for V103’s “Soul Sessions” series at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, GA.  And chick is looking fit, trim, and absolutely fabulous.

Before slaying the stage, she posed it up, looking gorgeous in all black, alongside V103 radio host Big Tigger.
 

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JHud held nothing back during the intimate concert, performing hits from her new LP, including "Bring Back The Music".

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She also belted out tracks “Spotlight”, “It’s Your World”, and of course “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going”.

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Peep clips from her set below: 

JHUD is in stores now.

 

Photos: Paras Griffin/ATLpics.net 

SOUTHERN BELLES DON'T CHEAT: Phaedra Parks Laughs Off Rumors Of ALLEGED Affair

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Could a true Southern belle also be an adulteress?  Perish the thought!  Phaedra Parks is laughing off rumors that she's cheated on Apollo Nida  with "an African man named Chocolate."  More inside...

 

The season 7 trailer for RHOA has many longtime fans gagging...especially when is comes to Phaedra Parks twofold storyline.  In addition to seeing her marriage crumble (with Apollo heading off to jail), we will also see Phaedra dealing with rumors of infidelity.  Supposeldy she was cheating with some "African man named Chocolate".  We can't make this ish up.

Phaedra, who's spent most of the summer promoting her book Secrets of the Southern Belle, is denying those rumors (via her rep).  Steve Honig told Radar,

“Phaedra has been a completely faithful wife. She doesn’t know any men named Chocolate. I did hear she had her eyes on a guy named Pistachio but it didn’t work out because he was nuts.”

While Phaedra "might" be faithful, her commitment is another thing. We know she didn't show up for Apollo's sentencing and there's rumor that she isn't putting money on Apollo's books (prison talk for the commissary) either.  Doesn't a true Southern belle buy her husband snacks and cigarettes?  Truth be told, we're not all that mad at her for throwing deuces.

In case you missed it, here's the trailer: 

 

Photo via Phaedra's Instagram

MUSIC FAB: Willow Smith Drops "Your Love"

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Willow Smith continues to release new music.  And she's not worried about the charts, she's making music by her own standards.  Check out her latest romantic offering "Your Love" inside....

Before her 14th birthday this Halloween, Willow Smith has another track on her hands that makes us, who are from from the teen demo, love and relate.

She says on the chorus of the free spirited "Your Love" track:

How did you know...

You swept my heart/You said those words/You preyed on me

Exactly the way I needed to feel good...

Vibe out with Willow below:

 

BONUS: Willow teamed up with her brother Jaden for another vibe-y track called "Blue Ocean" recently.  Check it below:

 

Christina Milian, Rocsi & More Attend LATINA Magazine’s “Hollywood Hot List” + Tracee Ellis Ross & Jesse Williams Hit Up The Launch Of Montblanc Extreme + Zoe Kravitz & Lisa Bonet Attend Michael Kors’ “Young Hollywood” Event

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The stars were out in Hollywood last night. Find out what Christina Milian, Adrienne Bailon, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jesse Williams, Zoe Kravitz, Lisa Bonet and more were doing on the L.A. scene inside…

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LATINA magazine held its “Hollywood Hot List” party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood last night. And Christina Milian worked the carpet in this red hot House of CB Pabla dress, which she paried with Christian Louboutin heels and a funky Patricia Field clutch.

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Love the look…not too sure about the hair.

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Former “ET” correspondent Rocsi Diaz (who recently confirmed her departure) stepped out in this cut-out LBD with laser cut booties and turquoise box clutch.

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She will be serving up celeb interviews for "ET" until January 2015, before moving on to other hosting opportunites.

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Cute shot.

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“The Real” co-host and LATINA magazine September cover girlAdrienne Bailon didn’t disappoint on the carpet.

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Addicted star Tyson Beckford flashed a smile on the carpet. TheYBF.com recently sat down with the sexy actor to chat, so be on the look out for that.

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"Being Mary Jane" hottie Stephen Bishop was in attendance.

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He and Tyson caught up with another at the party.

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Addicted director Bille Woodruff was in the mix.

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And during the party, Adrian snapped a group shot with Taboo of Black Eyed Peas and “Orange Is The New Black” star Dascha Polanco.

Elsewhere in L.A....

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“black•ish” actress Tracee Ellis Ross was spotted making her way inside Chateau Marmont for the Montblanc Extreme launch party, presented by Montblanc and GQ.

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Sexy “Grey’s Anatomy” star Jesse Williams was also in attendance. He recently weighed in on the NY Times article that called executive producer Shonda Rhimes an “angry black woman.” During an appearance on the “Queen Latifah Show” he said, 

“This person knows zero about Shonda Rhimes… and what’s interesting and why I hesitate to even give this person any time or energy, is that its boring… it’s the same stuff over and over again.”

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Tracee has been heavy on the promo circuit, promoting her brand new show on ABC. The new comedy series entertained a whooping 11 million total viewers on its premiere night.

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And Vice President, Publisher at GQ Howard Mittman said a few words alongside cutie Jesse during the event.

At another event...

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Zoe Kravitz slipped on a black satin Michael Kors gown to attend the Michael Kors launch of Claiborne Swanson Frank's "Young Hollywood" event in Beverly Hills.

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Lovely look for her.

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Zoe's mother Lisa Bonet also came out to the event, spotted above leaving a house party before meeting up with her daughter.

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And they snapped a mother-daughter moment with Zoe captioning, "Night out with my best gal. Thank you @michaelkors for an amazing night. #jetsethollywood" Nice!

 

And at another event....

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ESSENCE magazine held an intimate reception to toast it up to the magazine’s October 2014 covergirls. “A Toast To Primetime” was held at the Herringbone at the Mondrian in West Hollywood last night. And October 2014 covergirl/”The Walking Dead” star Danai Gurira was front-and-center in this pink palette striped frock. Gorge.

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“Orange Is the New Black” star Laverne Cox kept it simple in all black on the red carpet. She also covered the October 2014 issue along with Nicole Beharie ("Sleepy Hollow") and Alfre Woodward (upcoming show “State of Affairs).

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Girlfriends Getaway star Essence Atkins (who officiated Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s wedding in August) worked the carpet in a cute and comfortable black and white look.

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Grammy nominated singer Ledisi was snatched to the highest of heavens in a floral printed midi dress.

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"E! News" co-anchor Terrence J was all smiles with his drink in hand.

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And "Ray Donovan" star Pooch Hall flashed a smile and chucked the deuces for the cameras.

Fab times!

 

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THE PLOT THICKENS...Model Carmen Ortega ALLEGES A One-Month FLING With Jason Derulo, While He Was With Jordin Sparks!

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Now that the "pretty picture" of Jason Derulo and Jordin Saprks as one of our most talked about couples has been tarnished, model and video vixen Carmen Ortega is stepping forward to throw more salt on the wound.  She says Jason cheated on Jordin...with her!  More inside...

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"Talk Dirty" crooner Jason Derulo should pick his side chicks more carefully.  Although Jason broke up with Jordin (over the phone) in September, his side chick from LAST summer is talking dirty about their alleged courtship.  Again...this happened LAST summer...as in 2013.   Here's the big question...who asked?

In the photos above, Carmen, wearing a super short white dress that definitely does't scream "caual friend", was spotted holding Jason's arm and walking into an IHOP on Sunday morning, July 7th 2013, at 3am in Hollywood.  We'd asked for the IHOP receipt, but the pictures say a thousand words!

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In the latest STAR magazine, Carmen opens up about her month long affair with Jason in 2013.  In her defense (in case you think she needs one) she said she never knew Jason was STILL with Jordin.  Despite everyone else being pretty darn aware.

She says they went out in public with friends, and she had no reason to assume Jason was still involved.  SIDEBAR - In the "THOT" world, going to IHOP at 3am is still considered "going out in public."  She told the mag,

“We dated for a month. We went out in public with friends a few times, so I assumed he didn’t have a girlfriend."

After she found out about Jordin (we assume she finally did a "google" search),

“I cut ties with him immediately. He tried telling me their relationship was strictly fueled by management teams. He lied to me the entire time.”

 

Hmmmm....and so many folks think "corny" guys like Jason Derulo don't have it in them.  But they do....allegedly.

While Jordin continues to brush off the breakup, referring to it a a plot twist in her life, we wonder how many other chicks are going to start talking dirt about Jason.  We have a feeling Carmen may be just the beginning...

 

Photos via Splash News


SNAPSHOTS: Beyonce x Jay Z Get CAMERA Happy + NeNe Leakes DEBUTS New Blonde Curly Hair, Possibly For A ‘90s R&B Project? + Tyra Banks LAUNCHES TYRA Beauty

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Beyonce and Jay Z have new snapshots to share. Meanwhile, NeNe Leakes has debuted a brand new look and Tyra Banks is ready to help perfect your "smize". Peep the pics and decide if you’re feelin’ it inside….

After house hunting with Blue Ivy in an upscale neighborhood in Paris near the French president’s estate, Beyonce and Jay Z are sharing new pics captured during their “couple” time.

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The stylish one shared an outfit-of-the day-esque shot rocking a red Meow & Barks Boutique knit top with matching shorts, accessorized with a Chanel backpack and her fave black brim hat. Work!

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Not be outdone by his wife, Hov also kept it stylish in a Palace Skateboards Cotch jacket.

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Then the Hip Hop couple enjoyed a bite to eat…but not before Bey pulled out her camera for a little photoshoot fun. Say cheese!

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She snapped a pic of Jay sippin' on a Tsingtao beer, flashing his ring.

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And then Mrs. Carter stripped down to nearly nothing (bareface and all) to show off her flower crown. Beauty is her name.

 

In new wiggery....

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"RHOA" star NeNe Leakes ditched her blonde cropped 'do for something new. The reality star debuted her new curly look via Instagram. She captioned, "Yup I did it. tried a new curly do yesterday just 4 fun. Lawd this hair bout drove me crazy! By the end of the day, I had it pinned up all kinds of crazy LOL! I couldn't even drive my car wit this hair I'm really just a short hair girl! It was fun tryin tho....back to my short blonde do in 5,4,3,2,1"

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She posed it up with former Next singer RL. Which has us thinking….

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This new hair could possibly be for some type of project she's working on. At least we hope it's for something on somebody's stage, because...

And it seems to involve members from hit '90s R&B groups. We spot band mates from Jagged Edge, 112, Next along with singers Bobby V, J. Holiday and Case.

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NeNe captioned this pic,"Something special just might be coming Ur way! #wait4it #neneleakesentertainment Oh yea that's me wit curly hair today" Guess we will see soon enough.

And on the makeup counter...

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Get ready to “smize” like Tyra Banks.

The supermodel entrepreneur is putting her Harvard Business school skills to work, launching a brand new make up line, TYRA Beauty. Her first product? Mascara in the color “le black” called “Smack My Fat Lash.”

She posted to Instagram, "SMACK MY FAT...LASH! Yeah, U read that right...TyTy wants U to SMACK IT w/ her NEW mascara! Buy now to get UR smack on. U know U wanna ;-) Check my bio for link to get UR very own #SmackMyFatLash mascara!"

According to her site, her products will have you "workin' that hallway like a runway" and she even offers up make-up tips to keep you at your fiercest. Will you be purchasing?

 

Photos: Beyonce.com/NeNe's IG/RL's IG/Tyra's IG

R&B CHICKS: Ciara Loses 60-Pounds & Flosses Post-Baby Body In Calvin Klein Undies + Keyshia Cole's "Love Letter" Video Ft. Future

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Oh, hey there CiCi.  The new mom showed off her post baby body....60 pounds later.  Peep what she's flossing inside, plus Keyshia Cole's second video of the day "Love Letter"....

Ciara's back in her Calvin Kleins.  And now that she's a single lady, she wants EVERYONE to know it....with proof...especially any eligible bachelors.  We see you CiCi....

The "Body Party" singer gushed about her fitness feat a little more than 5 months after giving birth to Future Jr.  And she got into her high cut Calvin Klein undies to have a little Body Party of her own on the 'Gram.  She said:

I feel so proud to say that 4 months after delivering a 9 lbs. 10 oz. baby, I can finally rock My Calvin's! #mycalvins

After Delivering My Son I Feel Like There's Nothing I Can't Do. I Feel Like I Can Conquer The World. #ANewMe #NewMusic. So Proud To Rock #mycalvins 60lbs later!!

 

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Work! Chick looks amazing.

 

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And for her second video release today. Keyshia is serving up her heartache over a "Love Letter"....or two.

On the track that's all about breakup to makeup...with a few love letters in between, Keyshia taps Future to help her with her love story.  Check out the video above, which is the latest offering off her upcoming Point of No Return album (Oct. 7th).

Check out her "N. L. U" video, featuring 2 Chainz, also released today.

 

HOT SHOTS: Nicki Minaj Gets Sexy In Menswear For L'Uomo VOGUE

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Nicki Minaj is serving up her understated sex appeal vibe in the best way yet.  Check out her menswear spread for L'Uomo Vogue inside...

 

Well look who's growing up...image wise.  Nicki Minaj has gone high fashion with sex appeal...and she did so while rocking menswear.  The men's Italian Vogue magazine, L'Uomo Vogue, is featuring the "Anaconda" singer much more covered up than she has been lately.  And it works: 

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Nice.  Good wiggery for the spread as well.  Details about the cover and spread still have not been released, but we're on it.

You feeling this?

 

Photos: Francesco Carrozzini

 

Mariah Carey Kicks Off Her "Elusive Chanteuse" Tour In Tokyo ...And Folks Are Complaining About Her Voice...

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Mariah Carey kicked off her Elusive Chanteuse World Tour last night in Tokyo.  And opening night was met with plenty of criticism.  Check a few videos inside...

MiMi put her impending divorce behind her and hit the stage at the Makuhari Messe Arena in Tokyo, Japan today (which was technically last night for Japan).  And based on a few videos and reviews, it wasn't all pretty.

Check a few vids below and decide for yourselves:

Mariah's next date is Oct. 6th in Yokohama, Japan.

 

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Yandy & Mandeecees Are PREGNANT With Second Child Together....And It's A Girl!

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Look who's expecting!  "Love & Hip Hop" stars Yandy Smith& her man Mandeecees have a baby girl on the way.  Check the first pics of her baby bump inside...

At today's Circle Of Sisters Expo in NYC, Yandy had her and fiance Mandeecees' little boy Omere along for moral support.  And she proudly showed off her new baby bump...revealing the couple has a little girl on the way.

Mandeecees, who became a free man this past April, gushed about the news before the event saying:

Chilling with my baby Girl Lol (inny)

While Everything Girls Love owner Yandy revealed today:

Me and my baby boy...oh and my baby girl

Well isn't that sweet.  Looks like these two wasted no time getting knocked up again. This will be Mandeecees' third child and Yandy's second.

Pics from today's event:

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Yandy caught up with her Howard U homie Lance Gross.

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Little Omere posed for the cameras.

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And Marlo Hampton was one of the reality "stars" on hand as well.

 

Photos: Yandy's IG/Mandeecees' IG

SHE'S STILL GOT IT: Garcelle Beauvais FLAUNTS Her Bod On The Beach In Malbu

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Garcelle Beauvais isn’t quite ready to put her swimsuit away. We have new pics of her posing it up on the beach in Malibu. Check them out inside…

While the rest of us are starting to pull out our boots and jackets for the fall air, Garcelle Beauvais isn’t ready to let go of her sexy bathing suit and warm weather.

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The Girlfriends Getaway star posed it up in the sand on the beach in Malibu. She kept it stylish with her wide polka dot brim hat and sultry cut-out back swimsuit. 47 never looked better.

 

In other Garcelle news...

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Not only is she an actress, Garcelle writes children’s books too.

The starlet is currently publishing books for her “I Am” series and recently released her second children’s book titled, “I Am Living in 2 Homes”, a book created to help children cope with their parents going through a divorce. Her first book in the series was titled, “I Am Mixed“, written for children of mixed ethnicities.

Garcelle dished to OK! magazine about her newest book saying,

“I am so proud of our work on the ‘I Am’ book series,” Garcelle said of the projet. “I Am Living in 2 Homes is a reflection of the honest passion we have for topics that many children are dealing with today. I personally know that it is important to open up dialogue between parents and children, so what may seem different and scary, can be dealt with in an open and gentle way. Let us start a conversation and let the healing begin.”

Nice!

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FOOLYWANG ACTIVITIES: Five Individuals INDICTED After Alleged Identity Theft Scheme On Saks Fifth Ave Customers, RACKED Up $400K

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In foolywang news, five people (four of them being Saks Fifth Ave sale associates) have been indicted on identity theft charges after stealing customers’ personal info to purchase designer items. And they racked up with $400K worth of designer digs. More inside….

People will stop at nothing for a quick come up.

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A grand jury has indicted five people involved in an identity theft scheme, preying on Manhattan Saks Fifth Avenue customers. The alleged crooks stole personal information from Saks customers to buy hundreds of thousands worth of Chanel bags, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Christian Louboutin, YSL and Givenchy labels to resale on black market or return to the store for cash.

There were five people allegedly involved. The accused ring leader (Tamara Williams, 36) did not work at Saks but provided the four sales associates (Kriss Rockson, 45, Jason Chance, 25, Alaia Harrison, 20, and Michael Knight-Williams, 44) with Social Security numbers and birthdays of more than 20 store credit card holders. With that information, the associates were able to steal $400,000 worth of luxury goods from Saks’ Midtown flagship store.

 
 

 Pix 11 reports:

In some cases, sales associates gave the fraudulently-purchased merchandise to a group of “shoppers” that impersonated Saks account holders. The “shoppers” allegedly gave the stolen merchandise to Williams in various places in Queens, including hair salons and gas stations. The luxury items were then sold on the black market.

Shoppers were sometimes instructed to exchange stolen goods for gift cards, which were resold for a profit or used as payment to the shoppers.

Evidence shows no physical credit cards were ever presented. Credit card information was entered manually into the system by the sales associates who processed the transactions. There were also instances where customers were not at checkout during the purchases.
 

It's reported approximately 22 customers had their identities stolen, and the alleged thieves are facing over 60 counts in their indictment.

All five suspects have been charged with grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, identity theft, attempted identity theft, criminal possession of stolen property, and unlawful possession of personal identification information.

Sighs…people people. 

 

Photo: ABC


MUSIC VIDEOS: Elle Varner's "F**k It All" Video + Jaden Smith's "Fast" Track

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Elle Varner's "F**k It All" track has been circulating the net for months, but now her visuals are breathing life into the scorned-and-you-will-pay-for-it song.  Find out what happens when Elle becomes THAT scorned chick inside, plus Jaden Smith has a new track and vid called "Fast" inside...

If you were to catch your significant other cheating, what would you do? Well, in the video for Elle Varner’s “F**k It All”, the singer/songwriter gives a glimpse of what happens when emotions are high and the pain runs deep. And that is is nothing nice  But the cinematography definitely is.

The video for “F**k It All” was directed by Duncan Winecoff and the track will be featured on Elle’s upcoming sophomore album, 4 Letter Word. The Pop & Oak-produced track is definitely one for your playlist when you're just trying to get through some ish with a hurt heart. Check out the haunting video below that doesn't end well for dude:

 

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Meanwhile, Jaden Smith just released yet another track.  This one is called "Fast", and he's got visuals to accompany the brief instrument-driven music.

The 16-yer-old big brother to Willow is taking his MSFTS ish to the parking lots and the streets while rapping away.

Jaden's new tracks-- at least a few of them-- will be featured on his upcoming Cool Tape, Vol. 2 and he'll also make an appearance on Childish Gambino’s EP Kauai.

 

Extras:

1.  Phaedra Parks' rep confirms that the realty star will be doing an exclusive interview with Ellen DeGeneres on October 14 that will air on October 15. STORY

 

Photo: Jaden's Tumblr

YBF INTERVIEW: "Beyond The Lights" Star Nate Parker Exposes Hollywood's RESISTANCE To Black Love Stories + His Wife's REACTIONS TO His Love Scenes

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This Red Tails& Pride star has come a long way.  Nate Parker, who turns 35 next month, is now a leading man in a romantic drama that we can't wait for you to see.  The Virginia native chopped it up to TheYBF.com about his upcoming love story, Beyond The Lights, why Hollywood doesn't produce more Black-led romance movies and how his wife CRIED about his steamy love scenes.  More inside...

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In the highly anticipated love story, Beyond The Lights, Nate Parker (shown above at the film's premiere with director Gina Prince-Bythewood and co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw) stars as a young police officer who falls in love with a suicidal Grammy-winning starlet, despite protests from both their parents.

And since the film is written, produced and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Disappearing Acts, Love & Basketball), we're totally here for it.

TheYBF.com's correspondent Shirley V. Williams had some real talk, one-on-one, with Nate about Hollywood’s fear of Black love stories (“It’s a journey to get them made, you know, it’s a stigma that exist in Hollywood that we fight everyday"), on HIS GORGEOUS co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw ('Belle'), his crush on film legend Ruby Dee and why his love scenes brought his wife, Sarah, to tears!

On getting his start and moving to Hollywood:

I was a computer programmer. I was never in acting when I was young...I went to a modeling event with my then girlfriend. I met someone when I was there. He asked if I would like to be a part of the program, if I’d like to try and be an actor. I moved out and took his class and that was that. Within a week I moved to LA and had an agent in like 3 days, and then got my first job in 3 months and I never stopped working.

On his first gig:

My first job was actually a commercial, a Sprint commercial. It was back when minutes became free after 7 o clock remember that?! Honestly I remember not answering my phone until 7 o clock.

On his wife’s reaction to his intense love scenes in Beyond The Lights:

It’s funny because I was nervous. Anytime you’re doing love scenes…it’s just work, you’re a professional. But our job is to be convincing. Our job is to do so much work and do so much preparation that it becomes real life you know.
I talked to Gina and was like I want you to go and be comfortable…so you know I arranged a screening so my wife could see it alone. So she could have the experience of putting it the way she wanted.

I went home and cleaned the house very well and waited patiently for her arrival…I didn’t know what she was going to say. She came in and she was just in tears. She said she loved it and it was weird; but, what she said is….I get to have him every day.

On Hollywood’s resistance to Black love stories:

I think it’s the same reason why there aren’t more black intelligent films. It’s a journey to get them made, you know, it’s a stigma that exist in Hollywood that we fight every day. But the interesting thing is we don’t give our audience enough credit. The reality is people want to see experience that involves the human condition. In Toronto the crowd gave a standing ovation. I was overwhelmed, the standing ovation it speaks to the heart of the film, love doesn’t have a color. You know neither does identity. The reality is, as human beings we go through stuff and I think when you make a film and you make it well, people will connect with as human beings.

On Hollywood’s pursuit of money over art:

If it’s a question to make money, the idea is always, how can we make the most money? Well, if we make Beyond The Lights about a white figure, because they are more majority, black people make up 4%, we’ll make more money because it's…you know what I mean……

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On co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw's (above) greatest talents:

She’s the most talented actress I’ve ever worked with. She is well prepared, well read, elegant, just everything about her screams longevity. I have a feeling about these things. She’s incredible, she’s an incredible person and she’s an incredible talent.

On producers Reggie & Gina Prince-Bythewood

They’re a walking example of this film. They’re in desperate love. You can see it in the way they deal with their children. And they bring that love to their work. I’ve never heard Gina raise her voice. For the record, to never raise your voice as a director means you can motivate people simply by being yourself. She never has to go to extreme measures with people. And people work so hard for her you know. And Reggie, he is always there for her. Never tried to dominate, he never tried to push her to do things she doesn’t want to do, he was just there. When she needed help or when she needed someone to talk to or when she just wanted to hang out with the kids, he’d bring the kids. It was great. It was wonderful watching a healthy relationship.

On comparing Gina’s film 'Love & Basketball' to 'Beyond The Lights':

I think there are alike traits in all of her films. If you look at 'Love and Basketball' and now 'Beyond The Lights', she has captured the essence of love. I think she just has a genius that a lot of people don’t have. She’s a writer, she’s a director, she’s a producer, she’s a renaissance woman and I think everything she does will be successful and I count myself to be apart.

On if he has “crushes” on other women:

Absolutely not. Well, maybe Ruby Dee. Man, I love Ruby Dee. When she passed away it hit me on an emotional level. She was so beautiful. A lot of people never looked up pictures of her when she was young. Oh my goodness she was gorgeous. She was drop dead gorgeous. I have a picture with her. I met her at a play and that was my crush. And I’m still in love with her.

On his next projects:

I’m about to direct a film that starts in December…my directing feature film debut.

We’ll keep you posted about Nate’s directorial debut, and check out Beyond The Lights (starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Colson “MGK” Baker and Danny Glover) in theaters November 14th.
 

 

Photos via Getty; Interview: YBF Correspondent: Shirley V. Williams

Stripper Jhonni Blaze Alleges She Sexed Drake...Then His Team THREATENED Her Life! + Lil Kim BOOED After Skipping Out On VIP Guests At The Club, Calls Out JANKY PROMOTERS

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A stripper in Houston, Texas claims Drake's"team" threatened her life after she had sex with him!  Find out more about Jhonni Blaze's claims inside and get deets on Lil' Kim dissing her VIP fans in Florida.  

 

If you ever have the pleasure of sexing Drake...you shouldn't expect a trophy. But you may be delivered a "threat." Houston-based stripper Jhonni Blaze claims she had sex with Drake, only to have her life threatened by his "team" afterwards.

Jhonni claims (in a police document) that she had sex with Drake...once. After the sex, she claims Drake began angrily texting her because he feared she would talk about their tryst. SIDEBAR: Didn't banging strippers seem to inspire Drake in the past?

That alleged "fear" caused several people from Drake's camp to show up at Jhonni's home and threaten her life (allegedly)!  Now,  the Houston Police Department has launched an investigation.  Drake has not commented about the "investigation", but he has been handing out Hood Grammys on Instagram.

Ummm......Guess who WON'T be nominated for "Stripper Of the Year."

 

 

 

 

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This past Saturday, Lil' Kim scored a $23K paycheck for a club walk-thru, but now, the promoters might sue her. The "No Time" rapstress was booked to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Manor (in Wilton Manors, FL) where she was expected to do a short concert and stay for a meet and greet; however, that didn't happen.

A contract furnished to TMZ shows that Kim agreed to perform and meet VIP fans (who paid between $75-$100) but she bailed on the last part.

But according to Kim, she knew nothing about a meet and greet--despite it being written in the contact. She tweeted:

Promoters told TMZ they "might" sue Kim, but the boos she received from the audience of gay fans (as she walked out of the door) might be enough to suffice. Time for heads to roll on Kim's "contract reading" team...
 

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Tony-award winning actor/dancer/costume designer Geoffrey Holder passed way from complications due to pneumonia at age 84.  Story.

 

 

 

Photos via Drake/Jhonni Blaze/Lil Kim Instagram

MUSIC ROUND UP: Danity Kane's "Tell Me" + Pharrell's "Gust Of Wind" Video + Pharrell & T.I.'s "Paperwork" + Alfonso Ribeiro Gets 10's With The Carlton Dance!

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As the now defunct Danity Kane prepares to release their farewell album DK3 on October 7th, the trio just dropped a new single called "Tell Me."  Check it inside.  Plus more from our music round up with Pharrell, T.I. and Alfonso Ribeiro.

Say what you will about the quite talented yet often dysfunctional group Danity Kane, but chicks stay bringing good music.  In preparation of their upcoming (and likely final) album, the girls dropped their single "Tell Me" for the fans.

The smooth track, partially written by member Dawn Richard, is the follow up to the "Rhythm of Love" single that hit #1 for a quick period of time a few weeks ago on the Billboard chart.

Check out "Tell Me" below:

 

As for this new album, here's what Dawn had to say about it...in case you missed it:

 

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Pharrell just released his new video for "Gust Of Wind":

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The video was directed by famed film director Edgar Wright “Gust Of Wind" and is the latest offering and fifth music video from P’s smash second studio album, G I R L.  Check out the earthy vid below:

 

Speaking of P, he teamed up with T.I. on his "Paperwork" track.  The title track of his upcoming album (dropping October 21st) is all about Clifford Harris' tales of hustling on the streets with his Uncle around the age of 17.

Check out the storytelling track below:

 

 

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And last night on "Dancing With The Stars", Alfonso Ribeiro solidified his top spot with the dance to end all dances....The Carlton!

Alfonso, who has worked to escape his "Carlton" image, told Erin Andrews about doing the dance, despite previously falling out of love with his character that prevented him from moving on in his career:

"This is a moment I’ve dreamed about many years.  I love the Carlton Dance now - I love how it makes people feel.  My number one goal this week is to please the fans and to give America what I feel they’ve been asking for since the beginning of this show: The Carlton."
 

Check out Alfonso and his partner Witney with the perfect throwback that landed them 10's across the board:

 

 

Kerry Washington NABS Role In New Rom-Com ‘Is He The One’ + Queen Latifah GLOWS On ESSENCE's November 2014 Career Issue

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Kerry Washington may be hitting the big screen soon in a new romantic comedy titled Is He The One. Also, Queen Latifah is the covergirl for ESSENCE’s November 2014 Career Issue. Get it all inside….

Kerry Washington (who can now add fashion designer to her resume) has been captivating “Scandal” fans for the new season of the hit ABC series. But soon, the fab actress will be taking her talents back to the silver screen for a new romantic comedy titled Is He The One.

The Emmy nominated actress (who last appeared in the Django Unchained film) is currently working on a deal to play a bride who is prepping to make her walk down the aisle. Problem is, we won’t find out who she is marrying until the very end, after she cycles through the three major relationships of her life.

The Best Man director Malcolm D. Lee will take the helm and the script is being written by DJ Richardson and Michelle Morgan (Girl Most Likely),  while the film will be produced by Todd Garner.

Will you be watching?

And on magazine stands....

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Daytime talk show host Queen Latifah got fab for the cover of ESSENCE magazine’s November 2014 career issue.

Over the years, Queen has accomplished many feats including being a talented rapper/singer, an actress, CEO of her own production company and now as a TV host with her own show. So how does she do it all? She said, "I'm one of those people who has to stretch, or I get bored—and I'm easily bored."

The 44-year-old entrepreneur has been busily working with BET to produce new original programming for the Centric channel through her Flavor Unit entertainment company which targets black women. Centric plans to bring back "Living Single" and play re-runs of “The Queen Latifah Show”

She plans on taking her talk show in a new exciting direction for its second season saying, "I want it to be a hit on my terms."

Queen is also gearing up for her return to the big screen. She has been tapped to portray 1920's Blues singer Bessie Smith in an upcoming HBO biopic. She dished on her new role saying,

"She influenced rock and roll, with an effect on everybody from Mick Jagger to Janis Joplin. She was the first Black performer to appear before an integrated audience. She chased away Ku Klux Klansmen when they tried to to set fire to a tent where she was performing."

Check out Queen’s full cover story in the November issue of ESSENCE.
 

 

Photos: Getty/Essence Mag IG

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