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REUNITED! "Clueless" Stars Stacey Dash & Donald Faison Catch Up At "The Exes" Premiere

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It's Murray & Dionne...reunited almost 20 years later! Pics of Stacey Dash and Donald Faison catching up last night inside...

 

Stacey Dash made her way to her former Clueless movie and "Clueless" series co-star Donald Faison's premiere party for his show "The Exes.  He and the the cast celebrated Season 4 at Wirtshaus LA last night.  And then, this happened:
 

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Cute!

47-Year-Old Stacey was spotted leaving in an almost completely sheer dress, giving the photogs something to get a little happy about:

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Wonder if her friends over at Fox News love this look of hers...

 

Photos: Pacific Coast News


INTERVIEWS: Angela Bassett FIERCELY Defends Her Whitney Houston BioPic + Da Brat DISHES On Mariah's Divorce, The Aaliyah Biopic And Iggy Azalea COMPARISONS

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In new interviews, Angela Bassett defends her right to tell Whitney Houston's story while Da Brat speaks out about her best friend Mariah Carey and her divorce from Nick Cannon.  Watch the clips inside....

 

"American Horror Story" star Angela Bassett stopped by HuffPost Live to dish about her role on the hit series, but a viewer's question directed the interview towards controversial territory:  her Whitney Houston biopic.

A few months ago, we told you about LIFETIME tapping Angela to direct the film for her directorial debut, and the firestorm it ignited.  NO ONE from Camp Houston was pleased about the film, and Bobbi Kristina and Cissy Houston were particularly outraged.  Bobbi Kris even called Angela the "B" word.

Now that filming has wrapped, and former "ANTM" star YaYa DaCosta has fulfilled her duties as Whitney, Angela is able to address her critics and reflect. Mainly - she takes issue with anyone who says she didn't have the right to tell Whitney's story because she didn't know her well. Angela responds by saying, who really knows anyone.....but the person and the Lord they serve? 

"I did spend a little time [with] her, but to know her intimately, intimately -- I mean, who does but the person and the Lord they serve? Who knows a person? But I know a little about being in the spotlight, a little about celebrity and its demands, a little about trying to find a mate and the support that's needed in your industry -- mine being acting, hers [the] music industry. I know about being a woman, about being a black woman that came up in a little hometown ... and yet you are able to become a success because of this God-given gift or talent. So I know a little bit about what it might have been like."

Right on Angela!  

Angela comments on making the Whitney Houston biopic at 10:15

 

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Rapper Da Brat co-hosted with Rickey Smiley recently where she was drilled about a number of topics including her thoughts about Iggy Azalea (and people comparing her style to Da Brat), the upcoming Aaliyah biopic and her thoughts on the Mariah/Nick divorce.  Here are the highlights:

On Mariah's divorce:

"She's good on taking care of the babies and raising them she's got a lot of help and she's ding fine and yes we are still friends and everything and Nick is a great person too. I'm not going to take nothing away from him because she's one of my best friends.
You know what I mean? They you know had their issues just like every married couple do and they are moving forward. She is and so is he.

On Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj:

"I like Nicki and I like Iggy. People tell me that Iggy sound a
lot like me. I don't hear it but so many people tell me. I mean I feel like she's got her own style. Brat is going to Brat. There's only one Brat. Twitter - only one Brat! Instagram So-So Brat. But I am not really worried about it. I take it as a compliment. If you are mimicking my style of sound like me in anyway you are just letting people know that you love Brat."

On the Aaliyah biopic:

"I've been hearing different things but what kind of upset me a little bit is that they didn't talk to her family because who would know her most to me would be her family, her brother - her other and it kind of hurt my feelings that they didn't talk to them to see who the real Aaliyah is you know talk to Missy or talk to Timbaland or talk to people who worked with her or who is really, really close to her. I don't know who they got their information from and it might be feasible but to me it might have been better to get it from her
parents - somebody who has known her since birth."

On Wendy Williams producing the film:

"I hope [the bio pic] is really good because Wendy Williams is producing even though Wendy Williams slayed me when my
court stuff came out and said I should be thrown under the jail something that I did seven years ago like her a** ain't never made no mistakes but we ain't going to talk about that." "I hoping that it's going to be good and they portray Aaliyah in a great light and I am kind of rooting for Wendy to do well too on this production."

 


By the way, Brat is reuniting with Missy, Lil Kim and co. to perform "Ladies Night" at the Soul Train Music Awards.  She spoke about why Angie Martinez won't be there though....

 

Photos via Angela's Facebook/Da Brat's Instagram

Jay Z, Beyonce & 50 Cent Join Jake Gyllenhall At The "Nightcrawler" Premiere + Tracee Ellis Ross AKA T-Murda SPITS Another Hilarious FREESTYLE

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Beyonce and Jay Z stepped out for the "Nightcrawler" premiere last night.  See the pics inside and watch Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross freestyle to "Lifestyle" by Rich Gang.

 

Fresh from their reported vow renewal, Beyonce and Jay Z lent some support to their friend Jake Gyllenhall at the NYC premiere of "Nightcrawler" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater.  In the film, Jake plays a freelancer who hopes to make it big by capturing exclusives on film and peddling it to a local TV station (in theaters Friday).

Back to Jay and Bey - the lovebirds have been spotted together on numerous occasions since their “On The Run” tour ended, including a house-hunting trip in Paris, visits to the Louvre museum, plenty of time in romping around London, and there are reports that they MAY move to Los Angeles.  It looks like they've successfully made it over whatever hurdle their marriage hit....if any.

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Hit television producer/rapper 50 Cent was also at the premiere.  While 50 Cent is no longer a red hot rapper, we admire his film and television hustle.  We're eagerly anticipating the return of his "Power" series starring Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton. Like, twiddling our thumbs until 2015...

 

In funny videos...

"Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross is a part-time emcee when she's not shooting her hit ABC show.  Rapping under her trying-to-decipher-lyrics moniker T-Murda, Ms. Ross put her own spin on "Lifestyle" by Rich Gang featuring Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan. Ha!

 

BONUS:

Mary J. Blige performed her classic hit "Real Love" live at The FADER FORT Presented by Converse 2014 in NYC recently. In the meantime, her thirteenth studio album The London Sessions is still on track to hit the US market on Dec. 2nd.  Hope this one makes a dent this time...

 

 

Photos via Kristina Bumphrey​

COMIC HERO: Chadwick Boseman Becomes Marvel’s First African-American Superhero To Nab Solo Film, ‘Black Panther’

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Big movie news! Chadwick Boseman was introduced as the first African-American superhero with a solo film.  He's set to star in Marvel’s upcoming flick Black Panther.  We've got all the deets inside...

We are SO here for this.

37-Year-Old Get On Up actor Chadwick Boseman is having one heck of a year. Today, the Brooklyn actor (via South Carolina) was introduced on stage (above) during the Marvel Studios fan event at The El Capitan Theatre in L.A. as the first African-American superhero to nab a solo film! He will be starring in the lead role for Marvel’s upcoming new action film Black Panther, slated to premiere in 2017. 

The Black Panther character was created in 1966 and was the first black superhero in mainstream comic books.

According to THR:

Boseman will play T’Challa, the head of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, in the movie, which is scheduled to be released Nov. 3, 2017. The Black Panther — created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby — was a long-serving member of the Avengers who also enjoyed multiple critically acclaimed solo runs throughout his 48-year history.

Nice! Boseman joins other YBF characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he is the first to get his own standalone film. Work!

And that's not all. He has also signed a five-film deal with Marvel that begins with his character starring in the upcoming 2016 Captain America: Civil War. The deal will continue through the publisher's unveiled Phase 3 lineup. Not mad at this Howard U. grad.  This is a BIG freakin' deal.

And our crush just gets bigger....
 

Photos: Marvel/Getty

Ice Cube Does ASTOUNDING Magic Tricks With Elmo On "Sesame Street" + Gucci Mane Serves Up A Letter From Jail

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Ice Cube made a visit on "Sesame Street" to perform a few tricks as he explained the definition of the word ‘astounding’ with Elmo as his special helper. Plus Gucci Mane is chiming in from jail.  Deets inside…

Former NWA rapper/22 Jump Street actor Ice Cube caught up with his furry friend Elmo for a new episode of “Sesame Street”. And for his segment, Ice and Elmo explained the definition of the word ASTOUNDING, something surprisingly impressive or notable.

In the clip, Cube performs a few “astounding” magic tricks to help break down the meaning of the word in a fun way. He waves his magic wand to make a penny disappear, pulls a dinosaur out of his hat and THEN he turns himself into an actual ice cube. Ha!

Check it:
 

Cute.

 

In other rap news:

 

To my fans: My idea is to take my career to the next level. I am planning to take my music to a higher level & use the attention & influence to sell music, books, clothing and be a living testimony to all people showing you can start from humble beginnings and transcend to something greater. It feels great to see my plan take root & begin to blossom even though I'm physically incarcerated but spiritually & mentally I'm free as ever. I enjoy working out molding my body & I look forward to changing my diet for the better because I realize to get to the status I crave I must make a life change that is permanent & not a quick fix. I can see myself now at the top of my game, me & my beautiful lady walking the red carpet at the best parties & getting flooded with accolades at the award shows & setting trends that will be copied around the world. This is not a dream though this is a plan that I will affect directly. I know that by me staying sober, praying & fasting & stepping up to the plate to the father & man I am destined to be I will impact my family & the entire universe for the better. #TrapGod

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Gucci Mane is currently serving a three-year bid on a federal firearms charge. BUT, he wants his fans to know that he is steadily working on becoming a better man. In a hand-written letter from the "Trap God", he talks about how staying sober, praying and fasting will help him become the man he was destined to be and how he plans to be a living testimony to all. Oh...ok.

He writes,

To my fans: My idea is to take my career to the next level. I am planning to take my music to a higher level & use the attention & influence to sell music, books, clothing and be a living testimony to all people showing you can start from humble beginnings and transcend to something greater. It feels great to see my plan take root & begin to blossom even though I'm physically incarcerated but spiritually & mentally I'm free as ever. I enjoy working out molding my body & I look forward to changing my diet for the better because I realize to get to the status I crave I must make a life change that is permanent & not a quick fix. I can see myself now at the top of my game, me & my beautiful lady walking the red carpet at the best parties & getting flooded with accolades at the award shows & setting trends that will be copied around the world. This is not a dream though this is a plan that I will affect directly. I know that by me staying sober, praying & fasting & stepping up to the plate to the father & man I am destined to be I will impact my family & the entire universe for the better. #TrapGod

 

Do we believe him?

Photos: Getty/Ryan Penagos’s Twitter

BACK TO LOVIN': Timbaland & Monique Mosley DISMISS Divorce Papers, Post Boo'd Pics Together

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Happy times are here again for Timbaland and his formerly estranged wife Monique Mosley. They've worked it out and dropped their divorce! And Timb is keeping his millions.  More inside....

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In the land of 808s and heartbreak, sometimes true love prevails! Especially when millions of dollars are involved.

A year ago, we told you about the NASTY divorce going down between hot shot producer Timbaland and his wife of 5 years (they were together for 10 years total) Monique Mosely.  By Hollywood standards it was pretty messy, with Monique wanting "alimony, life insurance, private school, vacations, summer camp and other expenses."

Somewhere along the way, the two remembered what they loved about one another and began to work things out.  First, we spotted them together in March at a Grey Goose event and now we've learned that they quietly dismissed their divorce proceedings last week.

Now, Timbaland & his wife are posting pics of each other all over social media with captions like "Girl that booty n that dress!!!!!" and "Boy u better smile u no I got u threw thick and thin I got u babe!!!!!!!#mosleys !!!!"

Congrats to the #Mosleys on working it out!

 

 

Photos via Timbaland's Instagram

SPLIT?! Chanel Iman & A$AP Rocky Reportedly Break Up...Due To Busy Schedules

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There's a split in the Fashion Killas camp.  Deets on model Chanel Iman and rapper A$AP Rocky's reported split inside...

The couple has been dating for a little over a year.  But A$AP & Chanel were last seen together in an official capacity this past May at the MET Ball.  Neither have posted about each other since this summer.  And now, E! claims to have confirmed through sources that the two have ended their relationship.

While these two were always a mismatched couple to us, they totally worked.  But apparently, their busy schedules have ruined their fashionable relationship.

After appearing in a sexy couples spread for VOGUE mag's September issue, a source says they have recently ended it all.  E! News reports:

"They are no longer together. This happened about a few weeks ago," a source told E! News exclusively. "It was just not working out with both of their busy travel schedules."

The source added, "Time away from each other played a big part in the breakup."

Hmm.

A$AP is now focusing on his upcoming sophomore LP and his modeling gigs for DKNY, while Chanel is still slaying red carpets almost every night.

 

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WEDDING FAB: "Blood Sweat & Heels" Star Demetria Lucas Gets Married!

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We love a fabulous wedding around these parts.  And the nuptials of "Blood Sweat & Heels" star Demetria Lucas and her new hubby Greg seemed to be just that.  Check out the bride, groom and a peek at the decor inside...

Somewhere in New York, A Belle In Brooklyn author and Bravo's "Blood Sweat & Heels" star Demetria Lucas finally wed her man Greg.  And seeing that this wedding happened on an unconventional Tuesday night, it's very likely this was filmed for television.  Especially since a few people have deleted pics they posted.

We've been told that Demetria has filmed scenes for the new tumultuous season of "Blood Sweat and Heels", but whether they will make the final cut (we noticed she was on the fence about re-joining the cast), is still unclear. 

It's also possible the wedding as filmed for a separate project.  Time will tell.  But until then, check out the Belle, her cocktail length wedding dress and her groom below:

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Demetria posted a pic of their monogrammed-lighting dance floor after the ceremony.

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A steel band was on hand as Greg made sure to have some of his West Indie culture involved in the big day.

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Loving the place settings.

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And the bride snapped a pic with former Essence editor-at-large, and her former boss, Emil Wilbekin.

 

Congrats to the newlyweds!

 

Photos: @sisterbeige, @emilwilbekin, @jesswonderland, @abelleinbk


CANDIDS: Kanye West, Kim West & Floyd Mayweather HIT Up Lakers Season Opener + Chris Brown & Karrueche Shop It Up In Beverly Hills + Keke Palmer In NYC

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The stars were out in L.A. and NYC yesterday. Peep candids of Kanye West, his wife Kim and Floyd Mayweather at the L.A. Lakers season opener, while Chris Brown and his girlfriend Karrueche enjoy some retail therapy in Beverly Hills. And over in NYC, Keke Palmer was spotted incognito....

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Kanye West and his wife Kim West have been making their rounds around town recently. After returning to the site where Kanye proposed (San Francisco’s AT&T Park) for the World Series, Ye and Kim hit up the Staples Center for the Los Angeles Lakers season game opener against the Houston Rockets last night.

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North West’s parents cuddled up as they watched the Rockets dominate the Lakers, with a final score 108-90. Then they walked around arm-in-arm as they (and Kim's nipples) made their way through the Staples Center.

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The Lakers loss didn’t seem to bother Kim much. She was all smiles parading around on Kanye’s arm.

Kim recently spoke about her fave birthday present. Ye gifted her with the most adorable and thoughtful customized presents. Kim dished to PEOPLE,

“Kanye had a box, a purse, this Hermès purse, and I opened it and I thought it was so cool. It was all painted really cool and then there was my computer and it said, ‘Press Play.' I pressed play and my daughter was sitting outside painting the purse,” she explains. “I thought it was an artist that painted the purse, some custom thing. I thought it was some new artist, and it was my daughter. It was amazing and I have it all on video.”

How cute.

Also at the Staples Center.....

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Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather was spotted courtside for the season opener. During the game, Rockets guard Jason Terry scored a 3-pointer and on his way back down the court he trolled Floyd. Jason ran off the floor pumping a fist and pointing at Floyd, which caused the boxer’s bodyguards to jump up on their feet. No worries, just some NBA trash talking going on.

Elsewhere in L.A....

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After putting his graffiti skills to work in Miami, Chris Brown linked up with his girlfriend Karrueche and a few friends to shop in Beverly Hills.

Last week, Kae revealed on Instagram she was moving out of the home she shares with her stylist EJ King (above in the gray shirt). So perhaps, Breezy & Kae were shopping for some home décor? Whether they’re moving in together or not, maybe Breezy helped Kae pick out a few new items for her new place (or his?).
 

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In music news… Chris Brown was featured on Nicki Minaj’s latest single titled “ONLY” along with Lil Wayne and Drake. This is the first track Breezy and Drizzy have appeared on together since they squashed their beef.

 

And in New York....

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Cinderella Broadway star Keke Palmer tried to keep a low profile as she trekked the streets of NYC yesterday. Cutie Keke was heavily into her cell phone as she walked toward the Cinderella stage door, likely prepping for her next show.
 

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Vanity Fair’s November Vanities girl dished to the publication recently, theater was something she wanted to cross off of her Bucket List. She said,

“Theater was something I always wanted to experience because I felt like it would it would really allow me to push myself.”
 

Nice.

 

Photos: Splash News

 

YBF KIDS: Brian White & Daughter Layla Simone In DAPPER DADS Magazine + Tamera Mowry Housley, Adam & Aden At Cool Patch Pumpkins

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In today's YBF Kids roundup, Brian White and his wife Paula posed for Dapper Dad's Magazine with their 6-week old daughter Layla Simone.  Also Tamera Mowry Housley picked pumpkins with son Aden.  See pics inside...

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"Daddy's Little Girls" star Brian White poses alongside his daughter, Layla Simone and wife Paula for the fall issue of Dapper Dad's Magazine where the proud poppa opens up about being a first time dad, what he feels are his biggest responsibilities and how he and Paula have chosen to raise little Layla. Check out the highlights...

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On having a daughter - “We tried for a little bit, and then after a while I realized that I did not care about the sex of the baby and I was ready for what God wanted me to have. I just wanted to continue to learn and grow and become the man I am supposed to become, and the father that
I am supposed to be. Then all of sudden we had this little miracle and I would not change this for the world. This experience has taught
me that you might not get what you want, however, you always get what you need, and what I needed was a daughter.”

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On wife Paula - “My wife and I have been together for over 10 years and we have been married for four...I have the best partner ever.”

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On the biggest responsibility of a parent“I think everyone’s kid absorb everything about them whether they like it or not. The biggest responsibility of being a parent is getting in touch with your inner self, and letting yourself know that that this little person from the day that they are born is going to put their eyes and ears on my spouse and I. They are going to try and emulate us, especially the words we do not want them to say. Kids are going to do things that you do not want! It always ends up like that.” 

Watch BTS video here...

Absoluely adorable.  Brian is set to star in "My Favorite Five" with Rochelle Aytes and DeRay Davis in early 2015.

 

In other YBF Kids news......

 

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Film and television star Tamra Mowry Housley posted a few adorable snaps of herself and son Aden (he's almost 2-years-old) at Cool Patch Pumpkins for some holiday fun.

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Dad Adam Housley was there too!

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Tamera said, "Life has been incredibly busy lately, so I was happy to have some time off with the family this past week. We went up north for a little R+R and a Giants game. While there, we took Aden to a pumpkin patch. I love pumpkin patches – they are the full embodiment of fall. We took him to one in Los Angeles last year, but he was so small back then that he didn’t really comprehend what was going on."

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"Now that he’s nearly two (I can’t believe it!), it was even more fun to see his reaction during the nearly hour and a half it took to get through the maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins. While riding through the hay and searching for the right pumpkin to bring home I snapped a few photos that I had to share. Hope you enjoy! My favorites are the ones where Aden is posing with his knee up. ;)"

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He's so cute it hurts!

 

 

 

 

 

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K. Michelle ANNOUNCES ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ (TRAILER) + Dawn Richard READIES ‘Blackheart’ Album &“Blow” Video+ August Alsina’s “Grindin’” [VIDEO]

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K. Michelle is readying her sophomore album. And today, she unveiled the title and official release date for Anyone Wanna Buy A Heart. Also, Dawn Richard is gearing up to release a new LP titled Blackheart with a new video “Blow”. And August Alsina gave the video treatment to his “Grindin’” track. Check it inside….

Following up from her debut album Rebellious Soul, soul singer K. Michelle is making her return to the music scene with her sophomore album.

The “LAHH” reality star unveiled the title to her new LP, Anyone Wanna Buy A Heart, which is slated to be released on December 9th. And along with her announcement, she released a theatrical trailer for her new project.

Check it below:
 

The “Love Em All” singer will be starring in her new VH1 reality show “K. Michelle: My Life” that premieres November 3rd at 9PM ET.

And another new album on the way....

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Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard isn’t letting the disbandment of the group keep her from the music scene. Dawn is gearing up to release a brand new LP titled Blackheart. Following her debut album GoldenHeart, the new LP is the second offering from her three-part trilogy she dubs "The Black Era".

Dawn dished on her upcoming independent arrival saying, "This project isn't just about the musical experience but also the visual as well. "This album is the most experimental album of my career as well as my biggest risk taker."

The former Dirty Money member unleashed the visuals for her new track “Blow”, which she says is about the ferocity of the heart movement. She sounded off, 

" ‘Blow’ speaks about the ferocity of the heart movement. I've always incorporated the word "we" into all of my lyrics because they are in this movie with me. The imagery and focus of this record is an introduction to the movement and what it stands for. In a time where numbers and stats matter, we simply don't give a f*ck if you like us. We are here. We are strong and we are beautifully imperfect. This visual and record was a perfect way to say ... The hearts are still here."

 

Peep the high fashion and choreography-heavy video below:

Blackheart will be released on January 15th, the second year anniversary of her debut album Goldenheart. Work Dawn.

And in another new video....

Since recovering from a three-day coma after passing out on stage during a performance last month, August Alsina is back with a brand new video.

August gave his Knucklehead-produced track “Grindin” the visual treatment. On the song, he addresses his recent health scare. He croons,

“I just got of out of a coma / It showed me that when God is for me, no weapon can hold me / That’s why I go hard for N.O. and my homies, and I pay homage to n*ggas before me.”
 

It doesn’t look like August plans on slowing down any since he has recovered. He will be hitting the stage for Usher’s “UR Experience” tour, performing for his largest audience yet, in Montreal kicking off November 1st. Glad he is doing well. Peep his new video above.

 

 

BONUS:

Although the three-member girl group has split, Danity Kane is still releasing visuals from their farewell album DK3 (which dropped Oct. 27th). None of the ladies appear in the Dan Fisher-directed video "Rhythm of Love" (for obvious reasons), but apprently fans are still vibing out with DK3 as their album has reached the No.1 spot on the iTunes R&B Chart. Check their new visuals above.
 

 

Lil Wayne Announces New Release Date For ‘The Carter V’, Reveals It Will Be Released In Two Parts

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Lil Wayne’s album The Carter V was pushed back (yet again) after it was scheduled to drop Oct. 28th. But don’t fret! Weezy has something big in store for his fans. Find out the new release date and the deets inside….

Lil Wayne fans were super upset when they realized Weezy didn’t drop his highly anticipated eleventh studio album Tha Carter V on Tuesday (Oct. 28th). But he had a good reason…so he says.

Since you can only put a limited amount of tracks on one CD, the Young Money head honcho has decided to release his new album in two parts. He said he has been steadily working hard in the studio on the new LP and he worked way too hard to cheat his fans with just 12-13 songs on an album.

He revealed, as of now, he has 31 songs he would like to put on the upcoming album and that’s still excluding a few tracks. Rather than trying to pick a few tracks from the massive amount of material he has recorded, fans will get to rock out with Weezy on two separate parts of the LP.

He explained in a video clip,

“This album means a whole lot to me and I know the real fans out there, it means a whole lot to them too. So, I kinda refuse to cheat them and just give them anything, and give them anything rushed. And I recorded so many songs, we had to come up with an idea or a way to get all the music out there and not just 13 songs or 12 songs. This is the title listing for now. I mean right now I think that’s like 31 songs and it’s missing songs.”

He confirmed the first part of the album will drop December 9th. No word on the official release of the second part.
 

Peep his C5 P.S.A. below:

 

And to hold fans over till December, he dropped a new track from the album titled, “Gotti” featuring The LOX. Take a listen:

This news comes on the heels of YMCMB raptress Nicki Minaj’s third studio album, The Pinkprint, also being pushed back to December 15th. Guess they're working on making this a YMCMB Christmas....

 

LADIES ON THE SCENE: "R&B Divas" LaTavia Roberson & KeKe Wyatt Get In The MYX + Mo'Ne Davis Does TEEN VOGUE

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LaTavia Roberson and her pregnant "R&B Divas" castmate KeKe Wyatt reunited at the ASCAP “Women Behind the Music” series in Atlanta last night.  We've got their cute pics inside, plus real life YBF Chick Mo'Ne Davis gracing a full page of Teen Vogue....

Last night, ASCAP hit Negril Village Atlanta to honor three local ladies for their outstanding achievements in music: Manager Deb Antney (CEO, Mizay Music Group), singer-songwriter Keke Wyatt, and attorney Omara Harris. Latavia was here to support her castmate, and they snapped a few pics together:

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KeKe's glowing and seems to be handling her umpteenth pregnancy fabulously.

The attendees began with a MYX & Mingle hour and a cocktail reception and Q&A: 

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Heeeey Mama Deb.

 

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Cute look for LaTavia.

 

And speaking of fab chicks:

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Little League Baseball sensation Mo'Ne Davis is gracing a full page of the November 201 issue of Teen Vogue.  The 13-year-old record breaker and her 70 mph fast pitch have been making waves since the summer.  And we want her light to continue to shine.  Shine bright Mo'Ne!

 

Photos: Teen Vogue/Chris Mitchell

Mathew Knowles’ Daughter Koi Knowles Makes TV Debut On “Inside Edition” — Mother WISHES Her Daughter Can Meet Beyonce One Day

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Meet Koi Knowles. The 4-year-old daughter that DNA proved to be Mathew Knowles’ last month. Her mother, TaQoya Branscomb, is speaking out in her first televised interview on “Inside Edition”. And Koi is making her television debut. Sound familiar? Find out what she’s dishing on inside…

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Following in the steps of his son’s mother (Alexsandra Wright), Mathew Knowles’ newest baby mama TaQoya Branscomb is now speaking out in her first televised interview since it was confirmed Papa Knowles was 99.998% the father.

The former lingerie model-turned realtor sat down with “Inside Edition” to introduce adorable 4-year-old Koi Knowles to the masses, showing off pictures of Beyonce's half-sister, and she came armed with receipts.
 

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In the interview, the Texas mother revealed she was utterly shocked and surprised when she found out she was pregnant because Mathew allegedly assured her he could no longer have children. Oh...

She spilled,

“He'd had a vasectomy. Or at least that was what I was told.”
 

Girl...

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Now, she’s battling it out with the 63-year-old former manager in court for child support for her daughter (after suing Mathew before it was proved he was the father). As she talked about the results of the DNA test, TaQoya pulled out her receipts for proof and said,

“You can't deny it once DNA tests come out 99.9% that you are the father.”

TaQoya also revealed her daughter Koi loves to sing and dance (hmm..mini Bey in the making?) and she hopes that one day her daughter will meet her big sis Beyonce. She said,

“They are half sisters and maybe one day down the line that can be made possible,' she said, hopefully.”

Good luck with that. Especially since Alexsandra Wright revealed Beyonce has never met her son Nixon (yet). It’s interesting to note, TaQoya said she wanted her daughter to meet Bey, but said nothing about meeting her other big sister Solange and brother Nixon.

TaQoya's full interview airs Thursday, October 30th.

In the meantime, peep these cute pics we stumbled upon of Koi on her Instagram:

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And here are some adorable videos of the little diva in action:

 

Languages! #koimychael #childstar #talent

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Cute!

We're still twiddling our thumbs waiting for Mathew's current wife Gena to say something....

 

Photos: Inside Edition/Koi's IG

 

Lordt....UNAUTHORIZED Aretha Franklin Biography Details ALLEGED Orgies, Food Addiction, Delusions Of Grandeur And Diva Rivalries!

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Sex. Drugs. Liquor. Pimps. Chile....When the applause stopped and the curtains fell...the life of Aretha Franklin was MANY things.  One biographer dared to dish the alleged behind-the-scenes tea on the Queen of Soul and it's a real page flipper!  More inside...   

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First things first...Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul.  But, famed biographer David Ritz insists that behind the throne there are tales of debauchery that would make Zane blush and Ray Charles see the light!

Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz tells the story of Aretha Franklin and her rise from child prodigy to one of the most decorated entertainers of all time. Along the way, she was reportedly abused, battled depression and addiction and never felt like she was pretty enough.

According to the Daily Mail, via the book, the story all begins with her father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, a legendary minister who deserves a book of his own. Here's how David described New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, where Aretha was reared and her father was the head pastor,

"It was the point where Saturday night merged into Sunday morning and sin met salvation at the crossroads of African American musical culture. High on the Holy Ghost, dancing in the aisles of New Bethel, the saints celebrated the love of Christ. 'High on wine and weed, the party people celebrated the love of the flesh’.

It gets worse.

Aretha's father is further described as a serially promiscuous philanderer whose church was notorious for its orgies, some all-male, some all-female. Here's what Ray Charles said,

"When it came to pure sex, they were wilder than me – and that’s saying something. In those days I had a thing for orgies, but I had to be the only cat in the room with two or three chicks. The gospel people didn't think that way. The cats liked it with the cats and the chicks liked it with the chicks and no one minded mixing it up this way or that. I got a kick outta seeing how God's people were going for it hard and heavy every which way. I was just surprised to see how loose they were."

 

SIDEBAR:  Imagine an orgy so off-the-chain that Ray Charles (a blind Heroin addict) gives a direct quote that he "saw" it.  Many things.....
 

 

10 THINGS You Didn't Know About The Queen Of Soul (because she wouldn't dare say them out loud)...all based on this unauthorized biography:

  • 1.  Aretha Franklin was said to rival Kris Jenner and Madonna when it came to manipulating the media in her favor.  The book claims she regularly fabricated stories about romance and happiness to EBONY and JET to make sure her fans saw her life the way she "imagined" it to be.  
  • 2.  At the age of 19, Aretha married an infamous Detroit pimp named Ted White who supposedly turned her onto weed and booze.  He also allegedly financed her career with money from his "girls."
  • 3.  The church of her father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin was supposedly full of "holy" debauchery, with rampant orgies.  It was too much for Ray Charles!
  • 4. Aretha was allegedly sexually promiscuous at a young age and when she became pregnant at age 12, some folks blamed her father while others suspected he was the dad!  He wasn't.  But still....
  • 5.  12-year-old Aretha allegedly had an affair with 23-year-old R&B singer Sam Cooke. 
  • 6.  Friends and family admit that Aretha is deeply insecure and she never felt pretty enough, skinny enough or that her singing was the best.  She masked her insecurity by belittling others and starting fights.  
  • 7.  Her ego reportedly prevented her from befriending other women and she was insanely jealous of  Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand.  When it came to her competitors (Natalie Cole, Anita Baker, Roberta Flack even Whitney Houston) she couldn't stand for anyone to garner more attention  for singing soul music. 
  • 8.  She allegedly started fights with Luther Vandross and would only refer to him as Vandross.  He was required to call her Miss Franklin. 
  • 9.  She was notorious for cancelling concerts, showing up late, no-shows and skipping out on bills.  In 1996, she reportedly flew to Canada with a mink coat so big it required a ticket of its own!
  • 10.  Some would argue she had both sex and food addictions...particularly to fried chicken.


Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz is available now.

 

 

 

 

Photos via Getty


SPEAK ON IT: The FALLOUT From Charles Barkley's "Unintelligent" Black People Comment

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Charles Barkley has put his foot in his mouth with some highly generalized comments about the Black community and #BlackTwitter unleashed on him! Speak On It inside....

 

This week, Charles Barkley made an appearance on Afternoons with Anthony Gargano and Rob Ellis, where he "perhaps" overacted to an unconfirmed report that claimed teammates/fans of Seattle Seahawks player Russell Wilson don’t think he’s black enough (sidebar: Richard Sherman told CBS Sports that this is completely fabricated).  Supposedly, one of Richard's teammates gave this as the reason for a locker room fight that lead to said teammate getting traded.

Whether the report was true or not, Charles comments were very much classic BARKley. He went on a rant that can be summed up by saying its hard for Blacks to get ahead because of “crap in your life from other black people.”

“We as black people are never going to be successful, not because of you white people, but because of other black people. When you are black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people,”

“For some reason we are brainwashed to think, if you’re not a thug or an idiot, you’re not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don’t break the law, you’re not a good black person. It’s a dirty, dark secret in the black community.

“There are a lot of black people who are unintelligent, who don’t have success. It’s best to knock a successful black person down because they’re intelligent, they speak well, they do well in school, and they’re successful. It’s just typical BS that goes on when you’re black, man.”

Reaction on #BlackTwitter were swift......and mixed. Some agreed...others didn't.

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Time for you to weigh in.....is Charles barking up the wrong tree?

 

SPEAK ON IT!

 

 

Photos via Getty/Twitter

THEN & NOW - Al Sharpton Rveals How He LOST 175LBS WITHOUT Surgery, Says "I Never Get Hungry"

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It hard to miss the physical transformation that Al Sharpton's gone through (175lbs to be exact) and now he's revealing how he did it.  And no...it didn't involve surgery.  More inside...

Al Sharpton lost 175lbs without surgery. 

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While we agree with "Hollywood Diva" Countess Vaughn, many folks find it fascinating that Al Sharpton dropped such a massive amount of weight without any "surg."

During a new profile with the NY Daily News, the good Reverend opens up about his dramatic weight lost and how he keeps it all off.  Why should you care?  Because the "Al Sharpton Diet" helped him drop from 305 pounds to exactly 129.6 pounds! Here are the highlights:

On the moment he knew he had to make a change:  “I could take all the cartoons in the tabloid newspapers, but I couldn’t take my daughter punching me in the belly and asking why I was so fat. That was my inspiration to lose the weight. And probably the last time anyone hurt my feelings.”

How He did It: 6 years ago, Rev. Al cut out red meat. A year later, he cut out chicken. Now - he gets by on a single lunchtime salad (with one perk: a chopped egg). and green juice, a banana and three slices of plain whole wheat toast for breakfast. “I was absolutely content just doing the salad. As a kid who grew up chubby, I just marveled at the fact that I could be thin.” And....he no longer eats after 6pm.

On his mentor James Brown:“Manhood, discipline, regiment, I learned all that from James Brown. I think a lot about how he would react if he saw my weight now. He would probably say I’ve learned how to master myself. He used to tell me, ’You can’t master situations until you master yourself.’

On keeping off the weight:  “I’m conditioned now so that I never get hungry.  

Further motivation:  Al was stabbed in 1991 before a protest about the death of a black teenager. The knife nearly punctured a lung and might have killed him if he weren't fat. He now says, The irony hasn’t missed me, put it that way...But I’m never going to be fat — never again. I’m going to make it easy on my pallbearers.”
 

REV. SHARPTON'S DAILY DIET

Whole wheat toast, 3 slices = 300 calories (15 g of protein)
Doctor Earth green juice from Juice Press, 2 bottles = 360 calories (4 g of protein)
Salad with egg and balsamic vinaigrette = 240 calories (6g of protein)
Banana = 100 calories (1g of protein)
Total = 1,000 calories and 26g protein. For a man of his age and weight, 2,000 calories and 56g protein are reportedly typical.

 

  

 

 

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“LAHH ATL” Stars Benzino & Althea Allegedly AXED From The Show! + Cassie INJURED After ATV ACCIDENT In Dubai

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“LAHH ATL” has lost two of its stars…Benzino and Althea were given their walkings papers. Meanwhile, Cassie suffered a few injuries after being involved in an accident while riding an ATV. Deets inside….

Looks like the next season of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” will be minus two familiar faces. Hip Hop Weekly’s creator Benzino and his fiancée (possibly wife) Althea have allegedly been fired from the hit VH1 reality series. Why? Well…it seems producers of the show sided with Joseline Hernandez when it came to who had to go after their infamous showdown during the reunion taping.

Sources tell TMZ they were given their pink slips this morning with no explanation.

You’ll recall, “LAHH ATL” stars Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J got into a huge brawl with Benzino and Althea as they taped the last season reunion show. Benzino feels he and Althea are being used as the scapegoats, even though other castmates felt Joseline should be the one fired from the show.

Well…we all knew that wasn’t going to happen. Drama and foolywang=higher ratings. They aren’t getting rid of their cash cow anytime soon.
 

In other news...

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Cassie took a huge spill while riding a four-wheeler in Dubai yesterday. The face of Diddy’s Ciroc Pineapple vodka (and rumored girlfriend) was enjoying a wild ride on the back of an ATV, racing through the Dubai desert when her ATV apparently collided with a huge sand dune causing her to crash.

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The “Numb” singer suffered a busted lip and a bruise to her forehead (atop), but seems to be doing ok after the mishap. She posted photos on Instagram of her shattered Ray Ban sunglasses with the caption,“#after & never again because I love my mommy”.

Peep her in action below:

 

#during #ATV #ridin

A video posted by Casandra (@cassie) on

 

Glad she's ok.

Photos: Althea's IG/Cassie's IG/@venturasince1986

VIBE Calls Sam Smith The Ruler Of Soul Music + Keyshia Cole Pops Back At Piano-Dance Haters

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VIBE may have ruffled a few feathers with their new cover story about "Stay" singer Sam Smith.  Check out the title they gave him inside, plus Keyshia Cole is mad again...

Between "Stay" and "Latch" (and the plenty of other songs we bump on the daily), Sam Smith has taken over America with his soulful voice and refreshingly honest vibe.  So when Vibe splashed the UK star on their cover and crowned him (and his album The Lonely Hour) the ruler of soul, they got exactly what they wanted: Heavy debate about what this means exactly.

The mag wrote:

Sam Smith will own the Grammys. Quote us. The blue-eyed singer is 2014’s soul controller. Deal with it. While resting in his Cambridge hometown, UK’s latest import gets real on the annoying fame monster, being gay and those constant Adele comparisons.

Here's a few highights from the Sam's cover story--

On Adele and Ed Sheeran comparisons

I think if we’re going to talk about the percentage of people who are ripped, and skinny and beautiful-looking, we’re not all like that. I will take a page out of Adele’s book. She said ‘I make music for the ears not the eyes.’ I will say that too. I make my music for people to listen to—for people to hear my voice and hear what I’m saying. I’m not bothered about what I’m wearing or my weight.

Ed is at a completely different stage in his career and so is Adele. The similarities between me and Adele, I think they’re quite lazy, actually. What I do take from it is that it must be about songwriting, the fact that we don’t twerk on stage and we stand and actually sing.

On whether he was scared that coming out would affect album sales

Of course! I thought about doing it after the album was released. But that’s not true to me and I wanted people to know where I’m coming from on the record. But my fear was that some stupid people in the world weren’t going to pick up a piece of work that I was very proud of just because of their views. I listen to Beyonce albums, Stevie Wonder albums, John Legend albums. They’re straight people talking about love yet I can still relate to their music and they can still relate to mine.

On being a gay man in the UK vs. the U.S.

Truthfully, it’s completely the same, which is surprising to me actually. It doesn’t seem to be an issue. I make music for everyone. Music is limitless, that’s what I like to think. Whether I’m in America or Japan, it’s all love and I hope it continues.

On working with Mary J. Blige

Unbelievable. I find it hard to be myself sometimes on a record. Working with Mary was one of the first times I was just myself. Mary J. Blige shows who she is, flaws and all, and that is so inspiring. I call Mary a friend and I call her up and I’ll text her and she’ll text me just to see how I’m doing and to have support from someone like that is truly unbelievable. I am so privileged to be part of her record.

Peep the behind the scenes action below:
 

Check out VIBE for the full digital cover story.

Speaking of things that have social media up in arms, Keyshia Cole is mad again y'all.  After her "piano dance" for Birdman, or whatever you wan to call it, Twitter and IG had PLENTY to say.  As the dragging continued--including people asking if she was on drugs--Keyshia has had enough. 

She posted:

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Oh.

 

Photos: Alberto Oviedo for VIBE, Keyshia's IG

CHARITABLY SEXY: Rihanna Rocks Tom Ford To Honor The Designer With amfAR Award, Drops $135K On Diamonds & Art

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Rihanna's red (in this case, black) carpet skills are pretty much perfect.  Or, as the kids say, on fleek.  Check out the "Pour It Up" singer flashing her flawless goodies at last night's amfAR event in head to toe Tom Ford inside...

Last night at Milk Studios in Hollywood, Rihanna brought her girls, her legs and everything else to the yard for one of her sexiest red carpet looks yet. And it didn't mater that it was for charity:

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For the 2014 amfAR LA Inspiration Gala, Rih rocked a white cut-out, super high split gown featuring an embellished bra (that covered up just enough) from the Tom Ford Spring 2015 collection.  And she topped off her look with Tom Ford metallic ankle wrap platform sandals...to match her nipple jewels of course.

She did her designer friend right by rocking the look like only she can.  Rihanna tweeted before the event:

Tonight I’m presenting the #amfARInspiration Award to my friend @Tom_Ford. His commitment to @amfAR is truly inspirational.

Nice.

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Leave it to Rih to give the look even more of a punch with the sexy thigh high stockings.

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Chick sat next to Justin Timberlake and didn't leave empty handed.  The event was a fundraiser as well, and she clearly took it seriously.  VOGUE UK dished on her expensive auction haul saying:

She paid $35,000 for a pair of Harry Winston diamond link earrings featuring 72 diamonds set in platinum, and $100,000 on the photograph "Elizabeth Taylor at the Eden Roc" by Willy Rizzo, signed and numbered by the artist.

Work.

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The MAC spokeswoman had some fun with Tom, and presented him with his award.

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During her speech, Rihanna gushed about her long time designer friend and his talent with both clothing design and giving back:

"Everyone looks good in Tom Ford. Throughout his career, Tom has been committed to giving back to the community. He has been, and continues to be, a dedicated supporter of the fight against AIDS. He's been a generous friend to amfAR for many years, and is a loyal supporter of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Over the past 20 years, Tom Ford has been honored with every major fashion award there is. Tonight, we honor him both for his incredible talent and for what he stands for. We honor him for inspiring us with his creative genius, his leadership, his integrity, and his generosity. We honor him for doing good while making us look good."

Sweet!

Peep Rih dancing it up during Diana Ross' performance:

 

Check out a few videos from the carpet below with Rihanna and Tom, also featuring host of the night Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus, and Kenneth Cole:

Are we loving her look?

 

 

Photos: Getty

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