Some fab YBF chicks were honored at the 4th Annual WEEN Awards last night. Peep the pics of Sevyn Streeter, Yandy Smith, Jeanette Jenkins, Bridget Kelly, MC Lyte and more inside….

There’s nothing like a YBF chick making boss moves in her field. And last night, a handful of powerful women were honored at the 4th Annual WEEN Awards held at New York’s Helen Mills event space, sponsored by Carol's Daughter and Ciroc.

Over 300 guests filled the room to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of a group of YBF women in their respective industries. The seven honorees included: Carol’s Daughter founder/CEO Lisa Price, hip-hop icon MC Lyte, R&B singer Sevyn Streeter, radio personality Angela Yee, fitness mogul Jeanette Jenkins, financial expert Lynn Richardson and filmmaker/artist Vashtie Kola.

“It Won’t Stop” singer Sevyn Streeter kept it cute in a crop-top sweater and high waisted white pants to accept her WEEN Award for her singing and song writing abilities.

A very pregnant Yandy Smith (“LAHH NY) flossed her baby bump on the pink carpet. The reality star and her boyfriend Mandeecees are expecting their 2nd child together and this time they’re having a girl!

The “Love & Hip Hop” franchise mastermind Mona Scott-Young was in the mix last night.

Honorees Lynn Richardson and MC Lyte were all smiles on the carpet posing it up alongside Cheryl James aka Salt from "Salt-N-Pepa".

Power 105's The Breakfast Club radio host Angela Yee showed off her award with her homie Sevyn.

WEEN co-founder Valeisha Butterfield-Jones was tapped to host the event. But before she got to her hosting duties, she hit the carpet with her husband/NBA analyst Dahntay Jones.

Singer/songwriter Bridget Kelly posed it up with some Carol's Daughter porducts on the pink carpet. She hit the stage to present Angela Yee her award.

Beyonce stylist Ty Hunter was in attendance. He recently launched his new clothing line (in partnership with Served Fresh) "With Passion by Ty Hunter".

Recording artist Justine Skye showed off her purple tresses with a smile.

Filmmaker/artist Vashtie Kola came out to accept her award.

Singer/model Africa Miranda and her curly coif worked the carpet. 

Carol’s Daughter founder/CEO Lisa Price and “Being Mary Jane” star Gary Dourdan were all smiles.

The honorees looked delighted as they posed with their awards.

Fab times.

Photos: Stephen Knight/Angela's IG

KONTROL Magazine threw a "Fashion Jams" bash last night that brought out Trina, OMG Girlz, Erica Dixon and more.  See party pics inside...

LAHH Atlanta stars Erica Dixon and Ariane Davis were among the celebs who came out to party at KONTROL Magazine's Fashion Bash at Social Haven last night.

Before the fashion show and party started, Erica hit the red carpet to conduct interviews alongside Brittini Mealy (Future's baby momma).

Erica also brought her daughter Emani to the show.

The party was hosted by the Diamond Princess Trina.

In addition to hosting the bash, Trina also performed some of her biggest hits.  It seems like Trina is in good spirits now that she's moved beyond the embarassing fallout over her friendship with French Montana. 

Before the bash started, she hit the red carpet with Julian Lark, KONTROL Maga's founder and editor. 

Julian also posed with Erica and Brittini.

The OMG Girlz were also a part of the event.  They each walked in the fashion show.

Mr. Shower Rod - Nikko Smith, chatted it up with Brittini and Erica.  We wonder what he had to talk about... 

Brandi Williams of Blaque smiled for the cameras.

Rapper Roscoe Dash also hit the stage to perform.

Photos via Paras Griffin/@thephotomanlife Instagram

Porsha Williams is reading Cynthia Bailey on her messy ways, calling her a mean girl. She also believes due to her financial troubles, she’s doing anything she can to keeps the “RHOA” checks rolling in. Get the deets inside…

Demoted “RHOA” star Porsha Williams returned to season 7 as a “B” list character. But she still has plenty to say about her castmates.

If you’re a fan of the show, you saw a little friction between Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey start when Cynthia threw a party to celebrate her feature inEBONY magazine’s 'Sexy At Any Age' issue. She decided to invite all of the girls…except NeNe Leakes (for obvious reasons) and Porsha.

Porsha was puzzled she didn’t get an invite and resulted to venting to Cynthia’s nemesis NeNe. Y’all know what that turned into.

After watching the first two episodes, Porsha has formed an opinion on Cynthia’s wishy-washy behavior, calling her a “flip-flopper” and a “mean girl”! Not only that, she said she believes Cynthia will do anything she can (even if it means stooping to Kenya Moore’s level) to keep the “RHOA” checks coming in because she needs the money! Oh?!

Now Porsha is answering fans Twitter questions (via OK! Magazine) after the first two episodes and her answers are many things. She talked about her dissolving relationship with Cynthia, how she could never be friends with Kenya Moore (after that epic reunion brawl) and if she would ever marry again.

Below are the highlights:

What do you think of Cynthia from the first and second episode?
Flip-flopper and mean girl! The reason I chose those words to describe her character will become clear as you watch season 7. You will see for yourself the new and unimproved Cynthia.

She’s still cool at times and I still care for her, but mainly from afar! I feel like this season she has decided to “do whatever it takes” for her to make it. It’s sad that you don’t see the true person or see who is real around you until money is involved. I believe that because of her financial misfortune she has chosen to act like Kenya, doing anything for a check. At the end of the day, we are only left with our self-worth & integrity. Instead, she has sold both to have a storyline and check. I pray that she realizes that even though she didn’t have a voice before, mimicking evil around you & being mean spirited is not being strong at all. Instead, one would think she’d been setting a positive example as a role model for women of all ages, verses displaying negative behavior.
 

If Kenya apologized, do you think you two could be friends in the future?
Unfortunately, I’m exhausted from going around in circles with a person who doesn’t mean well. Last week as I watched the show, I was in complete shock to see this woman play “The Victim” after she blatantly used props, pointing them in my face and shouting obscenities through a bullhorn in my ears. This weekend when I saw her make fun of how she violated my personal space, it made me sorry for a woman of her age with such behavior! She needs help in a real way. I find it pathetic that she would try to toy with the hearts of our fans and cry wolf by making claims of being attacked, then in a blink of an eye sing a song about dragging me by my hair.

Porsha continued: She can never give a sincere apology because those come from the heart. At this point, I’m not sure she has one or a conscience. She represents a woman who is lost in “Fake Reality” and will most likely realize it isn’t real and have nothing because instead of using her gifts and being a blessing, she will have spent her life being envious and tearing down others who are actually living in the real world. However, if Kenya takes responsibility for the use of props at the reunion, yes, there might be a chance for a new start between the two of us.
 

Will you marry again if you found the perfect guy?
PW: Yes of course, I’m not looking though. I know that God is sending him and he’ll find me. Now, I’m so busy working. I do need to find that right balance that can escort the right man into my life. All that I can say is that I’m ready! I’m a hopeless romantic and I have to admit, I miss cuddling and watching some good ol’ Netflix.
 

Bloop! Guess we will see Cynthia's "evolution" as the season goes on....

Photo: Getty

FOX recently released a new promo ad for its Lee Daniels-directed series "EMPIRE" along with its winter premiere date.  Get the deets inside along with news about Bill Cosby's latest accusers and tv cancellations.

FOX is announcing the winter premiere for its new drama EMPIRE.  The epic family battle begins when the powerful new drama EMPIRE debuts, with limited commercial interruption, on Wednesday, Jan. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Precious”) and featuring music by Timbaland, the series stars Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (“Crash,” “Hustle & Flow”) and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson (“No Good Deed,” “Person of Interest”).Emmy Award winner Danny Strong (“Game Change,” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) and Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer (“A Beautiful Mind,” “24”), in a drama about a family dynasty, set within a world of music, glamour, danger and power.

In case you missed it...

In other entertainment news...

The show must go on.  Last night, Bill Cosby took the stage for a 90-minute benefit performance at the Atlantis Resort in Nassau in the Bahamas as part of his current tour. According to audience members, he never addressed the controversy swirling around him as the New York Times reports additional accusers have come forward.

The latest accuser, Therese Serignese, 57, a registered nurse, alleged that she was drugged and assaulted after one of his shows at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1976 when she was 19. And TMZ reports that 68-year-old Louisa Moritz alleges Cosby forced her to perform oral sex in New York City in 1971.

Since the accusations swept the headlines, NBC dropped its deal to do a new sitcom with Cosby, TV Land pulled reruns of The Cosby Show, effective immediately and Netflix decided it won't air a special that was set to debut on Nov. 28 titled Bill Cosby at 77.

Also, Janice Dickinson has released a Polaroid (above) from the evening she alleges she was raped by Bill Cosby. See story here.

Photos via Getty/FOX/Empire's Facebook Page

Beyonce was on her rockstar ish yesterday as she trekked through the streets of NYC. The YBF chick made a "7/11" run all the while plugging her new music. She's working even when she's not working. Find out what we mean inside....

With an upcoming clothing line and a platinum edition album dropping, there is plenty of work to get done in the office. And yesterday, Beyonce was hard at work at her NYC office as she continues to build her empire.

After some business meetings, The "Flawless" one hit the NYC streets and made her way to 7/11 where she copped a Big Gulp/Slurpee to quench her thirst. And in true Bey fashion, there’s a message behind her recent convenience store pitstop.

You’ll recall, one of her new tracks from her Platinum Edition Box Set (dropping Nov. 24th) is titled, “7/11”. In fact, a 30-second clip of the track leaked a few days ago (click here if you missed it). So being the creative genius she is, she makes a stop at 7/11 all the while promoting her new music. Boss!

She also shared a few lighthearted pics of her own:

Gotta love her!

We're loving her studded black jacket, acid wash jeans, black platform pumps and black fedora.  Hot look.

Photos: Splash News/Beyonce.com

Andrew Caldwell has been threatened with a lawsuit from the Church of God In Christ.  Find out why they want him to pull his new single "I'm Not Gay No More".  Deets inside...

Remember Andrew Caldwell? Of course you do. He was "deliverdt" from homosexuality and his declaration flooded your social media timelines. Now, he's facing a lawsuit from the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) because he's selling a single on iTunes, Google and Amazon named "Im Not Gay No More."

The COGIC legal team argues that they OWN the audio (Andrew's famous speech was recorded during a COGIC conference) and they want Andrew to stop selling the single as it makes a mockery of the service...at least that's how they view it.  On the other side of the argument, Andrew says he's copyrighted the song and since it's his voice, only he can claim ownership.

If this does make it to court, we wonder if Andrew will come out with a line of courtroom bow-ties too.

Photo via Andrew Caldwell's Instagram

Police officer Darren Wilson is reportedly in the final stages of negotiating his resignation from the Ferguson Police Department. Get the deets inside…..

Tensions are still high in Ferguson, Missouri after unarmed teen Michael Brown was gunned down by police officer Darren Wilson in the middle of the street back in August. Violent protests, looting sprees and social unrest erupted in the streets of the small city over the delayed response from the grand jury to indict the officer in Michael’s death.

According to CNN, Officer Wilson is in the final stages of negotiating with city officials to resign from the Ferguson Police Department after serving six years on the force. Darren still stands by his original statement that he did nothing wrong in the shooting death of Mike Brown.

Officer Wilson (who is still on paid administrative leave) has reportedly told fellow officers he would resign to help ease the tension in the the city, but expressed concern that his resignation could indicate he’s guilty as the grand jury hears evidence in the case.  The grand jury will hear evidence today for what might be its final session. A decision on whether to charge officer Wilson could come by the end of today’s session.

Officer Wilson’s possible resignation announcement could come on the same day as the grand jury’s final decision. If the grand jury makes a decision today, prosecutors are expected to provide law enforcement with 48 hours notice before making a public announcement. So we will likely find out their final decision by Sunday.

Ferguson police say they are prepared for whatever happens after the announcement is made. St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said,

"We've had three months to prepare. ... Acts of violence will not be tolerated," he said. "Our intelligence is good. Our tactics are good. We can protect lawful people and at the same time arrest criminals."
 

Let's hope the grand jury gets this right. We'll keep you posted...

Photos:Twitter/Facebook

Lance Gross& Rebecca Jefferson gave birth to their first child and we have the baby's first photo inside. Meet Berkeley Brynn Gross...

Last night, actor Lance Gross and girlfriend (possible fiancee) Rebecca Jefferson gave birth. Baby girl Berkeley Brynn Gross is the couple's first child and Lance was quick to snap her first photo.

Outside of his film and television work, Lance has made a name for himself as a photographer, and his first official photo of Berkeley Brynnshows her grasping his finger.  Adorbs!

We're sure we'll be seeing a lot of little Berkeley. In the meantime, check out the Lance and Rebecca at the baby shower here.

Photos via Lance Gross Instagram

Actress/songstress Antonique Smith is bursting on the music scene with a brand new video for her new single “Hold Up Wait A Minute”. Check it inside….

Antonique Smith, widely known for her portrayal of Faith Evans in the film Notorious, is ready to take over the R&B world with a new single and her debut album.

For her first musical offering, the actress/songstress gives us a sneak peek at her brand new Larenz Tate-directed video “Hold Up Wait A Minute (Woo Woo)”. In the visuals, the blonde bombshell hits the streets of L.A. to dance it up to the uptempo, horn heavy track. And the sexiness that is Lance Gross, who recently bacame a father,serves as her love interest. We're here for it.

Although the single centers around an explosive volatile relationship, Antonique explains the universal appeal of its message. She said, “It’s time to take the power back for all the injustices in our lives – from Mike Brown to the kidnapping of innocent Nigerian girls and all the demoralizing issues in between. This is an anthem for people worldwide that demand respect. Hold Up Wait A Minute!”

Her upcoming album, Love is Everything is expected to drop in early 2015 with production from superproducer Dr. Dre,Toby Gad (Beyoncé, Fergie), Danja (Justin Timberlake, Usher), Jukebox (Willow Smith, Eve). The budding singer dished on the making of her album spilling,“It’s a love and R&B album, and also very empowering. I’ve experienced quite a few things and gained a little bit of wisdom. I’m trying to drop some jewels for both women and men as we navigate our way through life.”
 

Stay on the look out for the official premiere of "Hold Up Wait Minute" coming soon.

Full audio of the two new tracks "7/11" & "Ring Off" featured on Beyonce’s Platinum Edition Box Set have surfaced. Check them out and her funny new video to her track "7/11" inside…

It’s Bey Season!

For those of you itching to rock out to new Beyonce tunes, you’re in luck. We have the full audio of two new tracks from Mrs. Carter’s self-titled re-release. Beyonce’s Platinum Edition Box Set, including 2 CDs/2DVDs, is expected to drop Monday, November 24th. And right before it’s released to the masses, two brand new tracks “7/11” & “Ring Off” have surfaced.

Following a strategic trip to 7/11 for a slurpee, Bey posted 90-second previews of both tracks on her website (a day after clips of both tracks leaked). But, we also have the full audio to each song.

The Bobby Johnson and Detail–produced track “7/11” hails as a certified club banger. Mrs. Carter raps over a heavy beat about turning up, waving her hands in the air, while sipping on some alcohol.
 

On the Mike Caren-produced “Ring Off”, Bey croons about a woman finally breaking loose from a bad relationship and ditching her ring. Once she lets loose, she’s ready to celebrate her new freedom and finding love again. At the end, a clip from a speech her mother Tina Knowles delivered last month closes the track, where she talks about surviving a tough divorce (click here if you missed that).

Take a listen to the new tracks below:

BEYONCÉ Platinum Edition includes the 2 new tracks, 4 new remixes featuringJay Z, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Mr. Vegas. Fans will also be gifted 2 DVDs with 10 live performances & 17 music videos, a 2015 mini calendar and 2 photo books. Sound like the perfect Christmas gift.

And look what else Bey dropped....

And because we know you care...check out the the video of Bey dancing it up in her panties on a terrace and with her backup dancers to her track "7/11".

Peep the epicness below:

Photos: Beyonce.com

Queen Latifah revealed to her staff and fans that her self-titled talk show will not return to television for a third season.  More inside...

Queen Latifah and her staff were slapped with a cancellation.  At a meeting held this morning, staff of "The Queen Latifah Show" was notified that production is coming to an end. On Facebook, Queen Latifah posted a thank note to fans, friends, family and staff,

 

Dear Dana,

 

Just a little note to say Thank You…

Thank you for your strong work ethic and great effort in getting The Queen Latifah Show off the ground and running.

Your dedication and sacrifice was crucial to the entire team, and in the face of intense challenges, you displayed “True Grit”!

Your Family, Partners, Staff and Crew showed up with you every step of the way. Be very proud of that! Not everyone can say the same.

You can also say you have been a blessing to and been blessed by amazing guests and incredible audiences for this show.

We truly changed people’s lives for the better.

So… STAY POSITIVE, STAY STRONG, and most importantly, STAY OPEN… There is so much more God has in store!

Lovingly, You!

P.S. This letter is for me, my staff, my crew, and everyone who was by my side for this incredible journey. The most important thing in life is that you wake up every single day and take chances. No matter what the outcome…believe in yourself and continue to fly.

 

TMZ reports that staff members were told that "ratings" and "cost" were the reasons for the cancellation.  We will keep you posted about Queen Latifah's next moves in Hollywood...

Photos via Queen Latifah's Instagram

In today's new music roundup, Wale's "The Followers" video, Rick Ross teams with French Montana on "Headache" and Mary J Blige connects with Disclosure on "Follow."  More inside...

Wale, who covers the latest issue of Complex with Jerry Seinfeld, will hit the road on January 1st for his "Simple Nothing Tour”, but first, he blesses fans with a visual for “The Followers.” 

Directed by Jon J and Shaun Ross, the video includes a scene from his favorite show, Seinfeld.  The song will appear on Nas’ upcoming Mass Appeal compilation. 

In other news....

On Rick Ross’s new album Hood Billionaire (due November 24th), he includes "Headache", a collab with French Montana as a bonus. On the track, the two talk about things that give them headaches...like bad rappers.

Also...

Fans of Mary J. Blige and her surprise collaboration with Disclosure, "F For You", will be pleased to learn that the duo hooked up with the Queen of Hip Hop Soul on her latest offering The London Session. The new song "Follow", was co-written by Jimmy Napes and features a funky bass line and synth elements.  The London Sessions drops on November 24th on Capitol. 

Dawn Richard has a new shoe collection, while Nas’ daughter Destiny is dabbling in cosmetics. Find out about the two ventures inside….

Danity Kane may have been disbanded, but that hasn’t stopped former band member Dawn Richard from making boss moves.

Along with her new solo album Blackheart dropping January 2015, Dawn has ventured into creating her very own shoe collection. The former Danity Kane member teamed up with Lust For Life footwear to create edgy and unique style pumps, boots, stilettos and more.

Today, the Blackheart singer hopped on Instagram to floss her new black and gold open-toe D Swag heels. She posted the pic above with info on how to pre-order with the caption, “Can't say how excited I am to wear my own shoe line. Wearing the #DSwag today. Would love to see how you wear your D's.. Preorder them now at @bdonnas @flyjane @lolashoetiquedolls @stilettoskop @shopakira @heelsdotcom” Nice.
 

In music news… Following her debut album GoldenHeart, her 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."
 

Coming soon to make-up counters....

You can’t be the daughter of a Hip Hop entrepreneur and not learn a thing or two. Nas’ teenage daughter Destiny Jones (whom he shares with Carmen Bryan) is launching her very own organic lip-gloss line, playing off her pops classic Illmatic album.

Destiny announced the coming arrival of her “LIPmatic” line on Instagram. And it appears her new line will drop on (or around) Black Friday. She said, ”The samples are in! @lipmatic #comingsoon #blackfriday #LipMatic” This past week, Destiny has been hard at work on photoshoot sets as she gears up for her lippie's release. A YBF chick on her grind....loves it.

EXTRAS:

Rihanna is currently back in hometown of Barbados. And she wasted NO time linking up with her 5-month-old cousin/niece Majesty for some quality "Auntie RiRi" time. In a recent interview with EXTRA, Rih dished on showering her little princess niece with MAC cosmestics. Yes...Rih is prepping baby girl for her "diva in training" classes already.

She explained, "I already put on some lip gloss… She likes it. You know what she really likes? Selfies! She loves the camera."

So when does Rih plan to have a baby of her own? "One day, I've got tons of work to do," she said.

And of course....

The Pop princess got in a quick smoke session as she watched the sunset...in the nude. Same ol island chick...

Photos: Dawn's IG/Destiny's IG/Rihanna's IG/Melissa's IG

This list just keeps on growing. Another woman has come forward, accusing Bill Cosby of touching her inappropriately. And she claims it happened on “The Cosby Show” set. Find out what “Law & Order” actress Michelle Hurd said about her encounter and deets on Bill Cosby receiving a standing ovation after a show in Florida last night inside…

On the heels of former supermodel Janice Dickinson rape allegations, an actress has recently come forward accusing Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct.

Former “Law & Order: SVU” actress Michelle Hurd has come forward to publicly accuse Bill Cosby of touching her inappropriately. And get this…it allegedly went down while on the set of his former hit tv sitcom “The Bill Cosby Show”.

Michelle (who is married to actor Garret Dillahunt) claims she was a stand-in on the set of the tv series when Bill started to come at her sideways. She explained,

“LOOK, I wasn’t going to say anything, but I can’t believe some of the things I’ve been reading, SO here is MY personal experience. I did stand-in work on The Cosby show back in the day and YES, Bill Cosby was VERY inappropriate with me.”

The “Gossip Girl” actress talked about a time he touched her inappropriately and claims Bill would continue to ask her to eat lunch with him in his dressing room. Then, she recounts a time Bill allegedly tried to get her to his house to wash her hair and straighten it so he could see what it looked like straight. She said,

“I dodged the ultimate bullet with him when he asked me to come to his house, take a shower so we could blow dry my hair and see what it looked like straightened. At that point my own red flags went off and I told him, ‘No, I’ll just come to work tomorrow with my hair straightened’”

But here’s the shocker…Michelle also claims ANOTHER woman working on the “Cosby Show” set, whom she will not name, was allegedly drugged in his apartment. She spilled,

"Turns out he was doing the same thing to her, almost by the numbers, BUT, she did go to his house and because I will not name her, and it is her story to tell, all I’ll say is she awoke, after being drugged, vomited, and then Cosby told her there’s a cab waiting for you outside.”
 

Wow...any guesses on who she could be referring to?

Last night, Bill Cosby hit the stage in Florida (pictured above) to perform for his first U.S. show since the recent wave of rape and sexual assault allegations began to spread.

To our surprise, Bill was welcomed with a standing ovation…matter of fact TWO reported standing ovations during his performance. One when he came out on the stage and another once he closed his 90-minute set. By the end of the show, fans were chanting for an encore, but Bill did not come back. He also was well received after a show in the Bahamas the night before.

Following all of the sexual assault claims, Bill’s lawyer Martin Singer has issued another statement and he’s asking the media to stop vilifying his client. It reads,

"This situation is an unprecedented example of the media's breakneck rush to run stories without any corroboration or adherence to traditional journalistic standards. Over and over again, we have refuted these new unsubstantiated stories with documentary evidence, only to have a new uncorroborated story crop up out of the woodwork. When will it end? It is long past time for this media vilification of Mr. Cosby to stop.”

Thoughts?
 

Photos: Getty

One would forget how cold it is in NYC after seeing Beyonce floss her killer legs in a miniskirt with her husband Jay Z as they left an office in NYC last night. Peep their candids inside….

Beyonce is still hard at work on whatever she’s cooking up next.

After releasing that twerk-filled 'homemade' “7/11” video, Beyonce and her husband Jay Z held on to one another as they left an office building together in Midtown last night.  And on Thursday, the "Flawless" one trekked the streets of NYC after a few business meetings with a slurpee cup, strategically plugging her new track.
 

Although it’s cold in NYC, the 33-year-old songstress doesn’t seem to mind the freezing weather. Chick is hot…literally.

Bey rocked a black and white sequin lettermen jacket with the title of her track “BOW DOWN” written across the back and the letter “B” on the front. She completed her look with a denim shirt underneath, a black leather mini and black platform ankle boots.

Hot. BEYONCÉ Platinum Edition drops Monday, Nov. 24th.

And just in case you missed Bey twerkin', poppin' & droppin' it with her dancers in a fun-filled homemade video for new track "7/11", check it below:

Gotta love the Queen!

Photos: Splash/Pacific Coast News

There’s something…different...about Tamala Jones these days. Share your thoughts on what you think it is inside….

“Castle” star Tamala Jones has been gracing our television screens for the last five years as medical examiner Dr. Lanie Parish. And when she popped up yesterday at a pre-AMA event, we noticed a slight transformation.

Yesterday, the 40-year-old actress (who celebrated her birthday Nov. 12th) was present in the radio room for the 2014 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre. And something is drastically different about her face.

Barely recognized her.  Is it surgery?...or something else? Lighting? Makeup/styling? We're not sure...but there's definitely something new about her appearance.

She posted her own pic on IG showing off her new gift:

 

#ilovethis #newgadget #equilsmartpen2 @missestherchun @equilsmartpen

A photo posted by tamala Jones (@tamjones1) on Nov 11, 2014 at 4:49pm PST

Just ths past April, Tamala hit the Haunted House 2 premiere looking her usual fab self:

Check out a "before" pic of Tamala on the carpet for "Castle" season 3 premiere party in 2010:

And here's a super throwback:

DID SHE OR DIDN'T SHE? 

Photos: Getty/Tamala's IG

Last night, Kima, Keisha & Pam from 90s girl group TOTAL reunited onstage at the Legends of Bad Boy Records concert. 50 Cent is taking "shots" at Diddy in hopes to spark sales for his latest business venture. Meanwhile, it looks like Kris Jenner has a new client. And it appears to be Jaden Smith. Get the deets inside….

Diddy’s Bad Boy label ran the rap game in the 90s to early 2000s. And last night, a special concert was held to bring back some of the hottest Bad Boy acts to the stage. Kima, Keisha& Pam?! Yep…that happened.

R&B trio Total reunited for an epic performance at the Legends of Bad Boy Records concert in Beverly Hills last night. The first girl group on Bad Boy Records rocked the stage with some of their timeless hits such as “Kissing You”, "Sitting Here" and “Can’t You See”, taking us back down memory lane.
 

Yasss! Just like old times.

These days, the ladies still have a foot in the music industry. Back in February, Kim and Pam hit the stage in London for a show on Valentine’s Day. And last year, Pam released a gospel single with her husband titled Sweet Thang. She’s also currently working on a solo album entitled Undeniable. Hmm…is there a reunion album in the works? We hope so!

Bad Boy's First Lady Faith Evans caught up with Keisha Epps (who's married to Omar Epps) backstage.

Then Faith hit the stage in a cute red printed number to belt out a few of her hits. Looking good Faith!

After partying it up with Fabolous for his 90s Flow birthday bash, Mase hopped on the mic to drop a few verses.  From Harlem World to Beverly Hills.

And in a rare appearance, Carl Thomas serenaded the audience with some of his soulful hits. Sweet!

Speaking of Bad Boy Records....

Joining the ranks of rappers teaming up with spirits brands, 50 Cent has now gotten his hand in the vodka industry. 50 and EFFEN Vodka recently teamed up for the latest venture. The NYC rapper has been plugging his new vodka label endlessly on his Instagram. But, in true 50 fashion, he has to start some type of “beef” to make a come up.

In his most recent attempt, 50 came at Diddy and his highly successful CIROC brand. In an Instagram post, 50 posted an old meme of the Hip Hop mogul behind a woman during his concert (who was bent over, backing it up) with the caption that read, “Damm…50′s right, I’m EFFEN Up Right Now.”

This caused an uproar in the comments! Fans began to bash 50 for “fat shaming”, which resulted in the G-Unit leader to take the post down. Oh 50….

But, Diddy seems unbothered. As he should, since CIROC is reportedly worth almost $1 billion (according to Forbes). Take that, take that. Hours later, Diddy did seem to respond to 50…indirectly. He posted to his Instagram:
  

 

#fact

A photo posted by Sean Diddy Combs (@iamdiddy) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:39am PST

Money talks...end of discussion.

In other news....

 

#JadenSmith just dropped his new album !!!!! Go to App Store and get free App Jaden Experience and have a listen it's amazing!! So proud of you @theaquaticstevezissou #family #love

Ein von @krisjenner gepostetes Foto am Nov 11, 2014 at 7:00 PST

16-year-old Jaden Smith dropped a new mixtape this week. And it looks like he MAY have called upon momager Kris Jenner to guide his budding rap career, if you believe the rumors.  Some reports state Mama Jenner has started managing Jaden's career, but this has yet to be confirmed.

The 59-year-old reality star snapped a shot of Jaden (above) and posted to Instagram, “#JadenSmith just dropped his new album !!!!! Go to App Store and get free App Jaden Experience and have a listen it's amazing!! So proud of you @theaquaticstevezissou #family #love”

Earlier this week, Jaden released his mixtape Cool Tapes Volume 2 (featuring vocals from his sister Willow Smith) via his Jaden Experience app. Users can download the app and stream his new tracks. Lately, Jaden (and his sister) have been releasing new tracks and covers of different songs leading up to his mixtape release.

He took to Twitter to make the announcement of his new musical offering tweeting:

I've Worked On This Album For Two Years And Kendall Likes it So Here https://t.co/Ytw7WQmF57

— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) November 18, 2014

Kendall [Jenner] likes it? Oh...

We know that family loves themselves a rich black man.

Photos: 50's IG/Kris' IG

When Tony Rock came for Bow Wow last week about marrying a full blown whore, Bow popped back and threatened him with the "I'll see you when I see you homie" style tweet.  Now, Tony's clearing up the beef.  Check it inside...

Tony Rock is responding to the Twitter beef with Bow Wow.  In case you missed it, Tony Rock was tweeting his fans about the cancellation of "106 & Park" and he was cracking jokes about what host Bow Wow would do next.  And then this happened:

Bow's fiancee Erica Mena had recently posted their wedding date, April 2015, so Tony's tweet was probably a severe shot to Bow/Shad's ego. Because he also took to his Facebook page to let the world know he called the goons on Tony: 

"homies just dropped the dime on Tony Rock. I just got the call. I toldem press go. Don't f*** w/ a mans family homie."

Tony spoke on the situation with VladTV earlier.  And here's what they said:

Tony Rock had an exclusive talk with VladTV, and denied claims that Bow Wow sent goons to take care of the comedian amidst their beef. The New York-born performer laughed while addressing the claims, and Tony says the only thing currently bothering him is the cold Chicago weather. 

Speaking more on his situation with Bow Wow, and admits that he shouldn't have called Erica Mena a "full blown whore." Tony explains that he tweets with his fans how he talks with his friends, and chalks the incident up to something that some people viewed in poor taste.

Check out the full interview here.

Meanwhile, Bow Wow has signed up for the new show "CSI: Cyber" starting in 2015 about a cyberpsychologist solving crimes for the FBI.  He'll appear in a few episodes as Brody 'Baby Face' Nelson.  So, at least he has a follow up gig.

Photos: Erica's IG/Twitter/All Def Digital

Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Jr. has died, as confirmed by his family, in a Washington hospital. He was 78. Details inside….

At age 78, former mayor of the District of Columbia and current Ward 8 councilmember Marion S. Barry, Jr. died today, according to reports. Hospital spokeswoman Natalie Williams confirmed Mr. Barry checked in at the United Medical Center in Washington around 12:30am and died at 1:46am.

No cause for Mr. Barry’s death was given, but over the years, the politician suffered from many health complications such as diabetes, prostate cancer and kidney ailments. He leaves behind his wife Cora Masters Barry and his only child, Marion Christopher Barry.

Mr. Barry’s family issued a statement, which reads:

It is with deep regret that the family of former Four-time D.C. Mayor, and Ward 8 City Councilman, Marion S. Barry, Jr., announces that he has passed.

Mr. Barry transitioned at approximately 12 midnight on November 23, 2014, at the United Medical Center, after having been released from Howard University Hospital on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Mr. Barry released his autobiography “Mayor For Life, the Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.” in June 2014.

He will appear on OPRAH today at 9:00 p.m. EST to discuss his book, and 40 year political and civil rights career.

He leaves behind his wife, Mrs. Cora Masters Barry and his only child, son Marion Christopher Barry.

We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy at this time.

Further details will be forthcoming.

Marion Barry was the son of a sharecropper who grew up to become the most powerful and influential local politician in his generation. He served three terms as mayor of the District of Columbia up until he was arrested for drug charges and sent to jail to serve a six-month sentence.

But that didn’t stop him. He used the experience to his political advantage and came BACK to win a fourth term as the city’s chief executive.

Mr. Barry (who also served on the D.C. Council for 15 years and had been president of the city’s old Board of Education) created programs that helped provide summer jobs for the youth, food to feed senior citizens and his home-buying assistance programs worked to help working-class citizens buy their own home. Not only that, he also put thousands of African-Americans in middle and upper-level management positions in the city government, which in previous years, were reserved for whites.

“He was so in tune with the common person that he could make you feel as if you’d had a long term relationship, even if you’d only just met him for five minutes,” said his attorney and longtime friend Frederick D. Cooke Jr. in an interview earlier this year.

We're sad to hear someone who fought hard for the African-American community is no longer with us. Our condolences go out to the family and may he rest in peace.

Photo: Getty

The 2014 American Music Awards are going down at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. tonight. Peep the red carpet pics of Nicki Minaj, Jhene Aiko, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya Coleman, Jordin Sparks and many more inside…

As she gears up for the release of her new album The Pinkprint, Nicki Minaj took a break from the studio to hit the red carpet for the 2014 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in L.A.

The “ONLY” raptress kept it simple yet quite sexy in a black sheer cut-out Alexander Wang pleated mini-dress paired with black Manolo Blahnik pointed toe pumps.

Good makeup look for her.  Nicki's highly anticipated third studio album The Pinkprint is expected to drop December 15th.

R&B singer Jhene Aiko came princess-ready for the awards show. She sashayed down the carpet in an Alice & Olivia ball gown that totally covered her gold Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe pumps she showed off during her red carpet interviews. Her braided hair was just the right touch to finish her Cinderella look.

The Souled Out singer nabbed her first music nominations at tonight's awards show. She went head-to-head against Beyonce& Mary J. Blige for favorite Soul/R&B female artist, and King Bey won out.

Jennifer Lopez modeled a soft pink bandage cutout Reem Acra Spring 15 dress complete with Christian Louboutin heels. Not our absolute fave look of hers, since she's usually so chic, but she makes it work thanks to her ridiculously sexy vibe.

JLo and her "ass"ets hit the stage alongside Iggy Azalea to perform their track "Booty".

Disney star Zendaya Coleman popped up on the carpet serving up some 70s Diana Ross tease. She rocked a gold metallic Georgine Spring 2015 trench coat drapped over her shoulders with matching palazzo pants. She finished her look with a mint green bandeau halter top and Gucci heels.

We're droolin' over these curls!

Also in a metallic number with curls, Jordin Sparks got glitzy for the occasion. She worked the carpet in a bronze high-slit Halston Heritage Fall 2014 sequined gown that she paired with black Dolce & Gabbana strap sandals. She hit the carpet before she got to her hosting duties on the red carpet with Kandi Burruss, Lance Bass and Gavin DeGraw.

Looks like she’s doing just fine living the single life.  But are we feeling her new nose ring?

Newly confirmed couple Jessie J and Luke James made their first official public appearance together on the carpet. How cute.

“Black Widow” singer Rita Ora brighten up the carpet in a sun yellow strapless Zac Posen gown with a major train.

Chick looks just a tad overdressed.  But sometimes it works when you do Team Too Much....sometimes.

Mary J. Blige is gearing up for the release of her new album titled The London Sessions (Dec. 2nd). She hit the stage during the awards to perform a single from her forthcoming LP. And she’s also up for the favorite female Soul/R&B award up against Beyonce and Jhene Aiko.

Yassss!

The "black•ish" family came out and posed it up on the carpet. Tracee Ellis Ross kept it simple but sexy in an all black turtle neck dress with the perfect open back, while Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner and Miles Brown were all smiles on the carpet. "black•ish" comes on every Wednesday at 9:30/8:30c on ABC...and e're loving every bit of it.

"Orange Is The New Black" standout Uzo Aduba hit the carpet in a black Vivenne Westwood dress, black Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, accessorized with a Lee Savage clutch.

Actress Garcelle Beauvais was a breath of fresh air in this coral Michael Costello gown, topped off with her curly coif.

Loves it.

Rocsi Diaz walked the carpet in an...interesting number.

Ne-Yo cleaned up in a blue Anthony Franco suit and Prada shoes. The "She Knows" singer is expected to drop his new album Non-Fiction early 2015. 

16-year-old Jaden Smith plugged his new app Jaden Experience on the carpet. He recently dropped a new mixtape called Cool Tapes Volume 2 and it appears momager Kris Jenner MAY be managing his budding rap career.

Wyclef Jean hit the carpet in a leather clad punk rock look. He hit the stage with Canadian reggae band Magic!

And Star Jones showed off a little leg before making her way inside.  Not sure this look is for anyone over 30....but are you feeling it?

Photos: Getty/Tracee's IG