Nicki Minaj and her ex-beau Safaree "SB" Samuels were spilling relationship tip on Twitter last night. More inside….

This break-up between Nicki Minaj and her ex-boyfriend Safaree “SB” Samuels just took a turn…for the worst. Anytime indirect (or direct) conversations happen on Twitter, they normally end badly.

Well…that’s sort of what happened with Nicki & SB. The twosome engaged in an indirect Twitter exchange last night. And it came with a little insight on what their 10-year relationship was like.

It seems Nicki isn’t really over Safaree and Safaree isn’t over Nicki. Earlier this week, the Head Barb was making her media rounds to promote her new album The Pinkprint. During an interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105, Nicki broke down in tears while talking about her boyfriend of 10-years SB. She also hinted that his thirst for "fame" was one of the primary reasons they broke up.

Then it was reported that SB was having suicidal thoughts after his break-up with the “Anaconda” raptress.

Now the two are airing out their dirty laundry on Twitter. Nicki claims SB is trying to blackmail her and is still hinting at their break-up being cause by fame. Peep her tweets (read from the bottom up):

Safaree responded to Nicki indirectly but it was clear who he was talking to. He said he has no idea what she's talking about when she says he's trying to blackmail her. He also said, he wished she would have just called him instead of putting her thoughts on Twitter. Check his tweets (read from the bottom up):

SB hopped on the phone with her moms! Love makes you do some crazy things....doesn't it?

In case you missed, check out Nicki's new short film where she raps about their break-up and accuses Safaree of cheating. Click HERE.

Photos: Splash

Rumors are circulating that Mel B and her husband Stephen Belafonte may have called it quits. And to add fuel to the fire, Mel B’s mother blasted Stephen on Twitter for being abusive, following Stephen’s denial that he abuses his wife. Deets inside….

This time of year couples are usually spending more time together and make holiday memories. But for one couple, it seems things are falling apart.

Rumors are circulating that former Spice Girl and “X Factor” judge Mel B and her husband Stephen Belafonte may be calling it quits soon. It’s reported she postponed her eye surgery procedure (she recently revealed she has been blind in one eye) as she tries to sort out a possible divorce from her film producer husband.

Sources close to Mel reveal she may really be done with her husband of 7 years. The source told the Daily Mirror,

“At the moment she is discussing divorce. She knows this isn’t the easiest option. It’s going to be tough. But she knows her marriage is over.”
 

Last week, fans grew concerned over Mel B’s appearance on the “X Factor”, once she appeared on the show after missing the first live show on Dec. 13th. Following a hospital stay, the 39-year-old singer returned to the show on Dec. 14th and she had bruises on her face, a bruise on her cheek and scratches on her arms. A source close to the "X Factor" show revealed Stephen didn't even come to visit her during her three-day hospital stint.

The source told The Sun,

"Mel hasn't spoken to Stephen once since her admission to hospital last week and as it stands she doesn't want to see him. He didn't come to the hospital at all. The fact that he left the country before she'd even gone back on X Factor is another sign of just how bad things have become between them."

Fans instantly accused Stephen of abusing her, but he vehemently denied it, hopping on Twitter to refute the rumors. Now...Mel B's estranged mother Andrea Brown is joining in on the abuse allegations. She first praised the fact that her son-in-law may be out of her life for good, then she sent a tweet that alludes he may be abusing her daughter. She tweeted:

Damn...this is getting messy....

EXTRAS:

1. 28-year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley reportedly ambushed two NYPD cops in Brooklyn while they were sitting in their police cruiser yesterday, shooting them "execution style" killing them both. He later turned the gun on himself. The officers who were killed have been revealed. STORY

Photos: Getty

Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is in the giving mood this Holiday season.  Check out how he, his wife and daughter Trinity spent their pre-Christmas weekend inside...

It was a family affair yesterday in the MIA.  Chris Bosh hosted the 5th Annual Tomorrow Inc. 'Christmas with Chris Bosh' celebration.  And he brought his party-loving wife Adrienne and daughter Trinity along for the fun:

Adrienne was on step-mommy duty as the couple left their two youngest kiddies back home:

Oh Chris.

And the baller, who is gearing up to take on his former teammate LeBron and the Cavs on Christmas day, snapped a pic with all the kiddies who received gifts through the organization.  Cute!

Meanwhile, we all know Adrienne loves a photoshoot.  So she posted the family's new Holiday 2014 pics featuring her and her baller hubby and kiddies Dylan, Jackson and Trinity:

Well aren't they cute....

Photos: Adrienne's IG/WENN

Q-Tip is taking Iggy Azalea to history class, schooling her on the orgins of Hip Hop and why many people have a problem with the way Iggy is using black culture and the rap culture simply to make money. Read his insightful tweets inside....

Iggy Azalea has been catching hell lately by entertainers in the game for her “white privilege” that she seems to be oblivious to.

Iggy’s nemsis Azealia Banks went in on the “Fancy” rapper for cultural smudging during an interview recently, which resulted in Solange co-signing Azealia’s comments. J-Cole made a song titled “Fire Aquad” dissin’ the Australian raptress(and a few others) for appropriating black culture. And now…Q-Tip is joining in. But, he’s taking a much different approach.

One of Hip Hop’s most influential innovators hopped on Twitter to school Iggy on the history of the culture. In a long series of tweets, Q breaks down how Hip Hop was created, why it was created and why many black artists today frown upon her using Hip Hop to get ahead when her lyrics and "image"  are ingenuine at best and completely fraudulent at their worse, seeing that her life does not seem to have been the "hardships" and roughness she likes to rap about.

Rather than bash Iggy, he said he hopes his words can spark a healthy dialogue about the real meaning of Hip Hop.

Here’s what he said:
 

@IGGYAZALEA HipHop is a artistic and socio-political movement/culture that sprang from the disparate ghettos of NY in the early 70's. Coming off the heels of the CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT and approaching the end of the Vietnam war it was a crossroads 4 America, specially for blacks in the US our neighborhoods were PROLIFERATED w/a rush of HEROINE. Our school systems here in NY dungeon traps with light for learning blk men some of whom didn't return from tours of duty n the ones who did came w/war baggage (agent orange, addiction, ect..) These men had families but due to these events and throw into the mix the public emasculation...The proved to be handicapped parents. The surrogate parents? The STREETS. The streets of gangs, crimes, and the hustlers coddled us and swept us up but! Being a spirited, rhythmic & expressive people music art dance outlined our existence. It proved a way for us to exhault to scream to dance to laugh and find OUR VOICE. We weren't at the time skilled musicians as kids. We had records, turntables, ideas and INGENUITY. Being natural chemist we took from whatever was availed to us and we created something mighty and special. We cut breakbeats back n forth we took a hybrid of Jamaican toasting along w/ radio jock rap( hank Spann, Gary Byrd, ect.) and we put our rap down..

It was a neighborhood thing really. Black and Latino Kids were carving out their space and it became infectious. Eventually Keith Cowboy coined the phrase hiphop . Yrs later the first rap record was recorded and now we r moving. But during these strides this country still had the monster of racism and racial insensitivity breathing and ruling believe it or not young black n Latino lives specifically weren't acknowledged in mainstream American culture unless Of course…the convo was abt gangs , being criminals or uneducated. And hey! Like I stated early our families were rushed our schools sucked and we were left to put devices to survive but HIPHOP showed that we had DEPTH, fire, and BRILLANCE. The music was undeniable! It moved from NY N became national and even GLOBAL. Hiphop now was FOR EVERYBODY!! All of those who cld relate to the roots, the spirit, the history, the energy.. It reached YOU it touched your spirit n took u up. We magnetized you! That's what BRILLANCE does.

Now u are fulfilling your dreams ... BUT! you have to take into account the HISTORY as you move underneath the banner of hiphop. As I said before hiphop is fun it's vile it's dance it's traditional it's light hearted but 1 thing it can never detach itself from is being a SOCIO-Political movement. U may ask why ... Well once you are born black your existence I believe is joined with socio-political epitaph and philos based on the tangled and treacherous history SLAVERY alone this is the case, it never leaves our conversation... Ever. WeAther in our universities our dinner tables our studios or jail cells. The effects still resononates with us. It hurts... We get emotional and angry and melancholy. Did u know president Clinton was the ONLY PRESIDENT to apologize for it? did u know that remnants of slavery exist today thru white privilege? When certain "niceties" r extended your way because of how u look? Isn't that crazy? I say this 2 say u are a hiphop artist who has the right 2 express herself however she wishes. This is not a chastisement this is not admonishment at ALL this is just one artist reaching to another hoping to spark insight into the field you r in. I say this in the spirit of a hopeful healthy dialogue that maybe one day we can continue. I've been on twitter a long time and this will probably be my last series of tweets pretty much but I'm Kool with it as long as I got to share this w u. Zzzzzzz's up! Peace!

Let's hope Iggy took a few notes....

And in case you may have forgotten:

Let's not forget on Iggy's track "D.R.U.G.S", she refers to herself as a SLAVE MASTER while twisting her wrist as if she's holding a whip. While she "apologized", her comments about the recent anti-police brutality movement & protests across the world that were born out of seemingly racist police acts have not helped. 

Folks are not taking kindly to the fact the same woman who is proudly accepting her "queen of hip hop" title mainstrmam media gave to her, also said this movement "has nothing to do with her" and alluded to her tour and self-promotion being more important to promote on her social media accounts.

THIS should explain why many are fed up with Ms. Azalea.

Photos: Getty

In response to Q-Tip, T.I. took to Twitter to defend his protege Iggy Azalea, and offered a pep talk for dealing with haters.  Meanwhile, Azealia Banks put her two-cents in, saying T.I. is so "indoctrinated and conditioned" that he's not worth arguing with!  See the latest in their war of words inside....

In case you missed it, Azealia Banks sparked a lot of controversy with her Hot 97 interview last week.  Her thoughts on cultural smudging inspired Q-Tip to hop on Twitter, offering Iggy Azalea a online course in Hip Hop 101 (see his rant here).  Those events bring us to T.I.'s current response. 

He hopped on Twitter to DEFEND Iggy, saying "Not All White People Wanna Steal Our Shit" and offer her a pep talk, saying stay true to herself and basically, this will all blow over. 

In response....

Azealia Banks is paying close attention to all of these tweets.  In addition to getting co-signs from Q-Tip, Solange and Tyler The Creator, she's pretty disappointed that T.I. doesn't seem to get the point that everyone is making.  This issue is BIGGER than Iggy, but he seems to be focused on folks attacking Iggy.  To sum it up, "He actually has no clue."  She tweeted at both Iggy and T.I.

To Iggy

To T.I.

And Azealia's got jokes. She also tweeted, "This is T.I."

Photos via Azealia's Instagram/Getty

The Wests were spotted on a family dinner date in NYC last night. See their candids plus, Kanye & Kim’s new editorial for Balmain’s “Army of Lovers” ad inside…

Family time!

Fresh from a photoshoot at Chelsea Piers, the Wests reunited for a family dinner last night. Kanye West, cutie North West and mom Kim West were spotted making their way to luxury restaurant Cipriani for some good eats and quality family time before the Christmas holiday.

Speaking of Christmas, we hear Kanye balled out for Nori, spending $74,000 in gifts for the toddler.

The daddy-daughter duo kept it stylish in (almost) matching bomber jackets for their cutesy dinner date. Too cute!

And mom Kim wasn't far behind.

Speaking of the Wests....

Kanye and his wife are starring in a brand new ad for one of the couple's fave designers, Balmain. In the steamy editorial (shot by Mario Sorrenti), Kim grabs Yeezy’s face as she leans in for a kiss in the spring/summer 2015 menswear campaign ad, dubbed the “Army of Lovers”.

Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing revealed why he chose the Wests for the new campaign. He said,"For this Menswear campaign, I wanted to capture a moment of love. Kim and Kanye are style icons and friends. It is an honour to have them in this Balmain campaign. Together, they represent love, beauty and diversity-they are the new modernity. This is more than a campaign, it expresses something beyond clothes - it is a celebration of love and friendship. This is a new statement for Balmain."

Peep their "Balmain Love" pics below:

Well alright.

Photos: Splash/Kim's IG

In honor of her beloved sister, Titi Cree Branch, Miss Jessie's co-founder Miko Branch posted a loving tribute on Facebook. Read it inside...

A few  days ago, TheYBF.com confirmed the death of Miss Jessie's co-founder Titi Cree Branch, and over the weekend, Titi's sister Miko posted a loving tribute on Facebook.  She wrote,

Dearest Friends,

My beloved sister, Titi Cree Branch passed away on December 4, 2014.

A private memorial service in her honor was held on December 14, 2014. Titi is now at peace.

My family and I want to thank you for your love and overwhelming support, delivered in kind words, warm notes, lovely flowers and, of course, in heartfelt prayer. We have received them all with gratitude and appreciation. During this difficult time, please know that your support provides much ease to our bereavement.

Our family and close friends are actively trying to discover and comprehend the events leading up to Titi’s death but we are hopeful that all things will come to the light.

Your love has given me the strength that I need to continue to move forward in tribute to Titi.

Titi had a special combination of personality traits, such as genuine kindness, attentiveness, and a willingness to share her love without caution.

I wished she would have stayed longer. Titi has gone home and it gives me comfort to know that she has reunited with our beloved grandmother, Jessie Mae Branch.

My sister touched many lives in a deeply meaningful way, and many of you have generously asked if there are additional ways in which you can be of assistance. It would be of great reassurance to me if you will help me to keep Titi’s name and legacy alive, and to spread the good word about what a great woman she was ~ a wonderful person of invention and innovation.

I've found happiness in putting together a short video that features Titi as the big sister that I will always love and remember. I hope you enjoy it too.

God Bless.

Love,

Miko
The Branch and Matsumoto Family
The Miss Jessie's Family

Photo via Miss Jessie Instagram

Phaedra Parks appeared on "WWHL" last night where she confirmed to Andy Cohen that she's dissolving her marriage to Apollo Nida. Watch the exchange inside and get deets on the good deed Queen Latifah is performing for her cast and crew during the holidays....

After a very uncomfortable moment with her estranged husband Apollo Nida during last night's episode of "RHOA", Phaedra Parks, wearing a Theory top, Millie pants and Louboutin shoes, stopped by the Bravo clubhouse on "WWHL."  During a chat with Andy Cohen and special guest Faith Evans, Phaedra confirmed to Andy that she and Apollo are "...resolving to dissolve their marriage." 

Also during the program, Phaedra revealed that she and Apollo talk at least five times a week and it's been very difficult to deal with the breakdown of her marriage while filming the show. 

Phaedra on Apollo's behavior:

Phaedra confirms her divorce:

Watch Phaedra and Apollo's awkward encounter On RHOA:

And.....

Someone from the cast of RHOA finally made it to see Nene on Broadway!  Nene happily tweeted a pic of herself alongside Ms. Parks with the caption, "Well lookie lookie Mrs Pha Pha came to Cinderella ON Broadway looking all fabulous last nite! Thanks Phaedra for the support! Me and KeKe enjoying chatting it up with you."

In case you missed it....

Christmas has come early for the staff of Queen Latifah's now-defunct talkshow.  A few week's ago, we told you about the show being cancelled, and now we've learned about a good deed the Queen is performing.  According to E! Online, Latifah is using her own money to pay the show's production crew through the holidays, even though production has officially shut down.  In other news, Queen Latifah's first post-talkshow gig is as Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming bio pic Bessie (coming in 2015).
 

Photos via Bravo/Getty

We have rounded up a few Instagram pics of some of your fave YBF folks. Find out what they were up to over the weekend….

The Combs Clan gathered together to celebrate Mama Combs (Janice Combs) and Diddy’s twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila’s birthdays! The cute twins share the same birthday as their grandmother, so last night they celebrated with the entire family. And look at Mama Combs getting her sexy on with a brand new cropped 'do. Get it Mama Combs!

Diddy wished his baby girls a happy 8th birthday saying, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my babies! They are my two little princesses! Love them so much!! I'm truly blessed! #jessie #dlila ...”
 

Big brothers Christian& Quincy also came out to celebrate during the birthday festivities.

Diddy gave a special birthday shoutout to his mom saying, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best mom!! I love you more than words can say ! Forever & always!! ... It's crazy that it's both my mom and twins birthday today. #MamaCombs #JaniceCombs #happyBirthday #Mama”

Happy Birthday Mama Combs, Jessie & D'Lila!

Hot mama! Beyonce got glam for her usual “outfit-of-the-day” Instagram pics. The “Flawless” one kept it sexy in a high-slit maxi skirt, oversized printed blouse, which she paired with white heels as she held onto a luxe fur coat. We're feelin' it.

The "7/11" singer also got festive in polka dots and stripes for a more casual look. 

"Friends" Wiz Khalifa and Deelishis hung out before partying at her birthday bash in DC last night. Mmhmm....keeping those coupledom rumors circulating.

After posing it up with Pamela Anderson for a photoshoot, Wiz's soon-to-be ex-wife Amber Rose shared a shot of a fully "beat" face before taking it in for the night.

Following his "twerk session" with Amber Rose last week, Chris Brown is back performing for his fans. The single "Loyal" singer will kick off his joint "Between the Sheets" tour with Trey Songz& Tyga in January 2015.

Meanwhile, Breezy's ex-girlfriend Karrueche is coping with her break-up hanging out with friends for a holiday dinner.

Nelly brought a new date for his for Black and White Ball this year. His girlfriend Shantel Jackson came along for the charity event. Cute.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams hit the sidelines with her friend/make-up artist Shayla for the Cowboys vs. Colts game in Arlington, TX (in which the Cowboys shut out the Colts, 42-7). Hmm...wonder who she was there for...

And "Basketball Wives: L.A." star Draya hit up Waffle House after watching her man Orlando Scandrick battle it out on the gridiron.

Now for the "turn up":

Ashanti linked up with LL Cool J's daughter Samaria Smith and friends for a fun-filled pajama party in NYC last night. The ladies got dressed in their money onesies before their "Battle of the Booties" competition! Peep Ashanti and Samaria backing it up in their onesies with friends below:

 

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A video posted by Ashanti (@ashanti) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:31am PST

Fun times!

Photos: Instagram

Lil Wayne copped two new face tattoos to add to the slew of tats he already has. Plus, Jodeci is continuing their musical comeback, releasing their single featuring B.o.B. titled “Nobody Wins”. Get into the tats and tunes inside….

If you thought Lil Wayne couldn’t possibly add any more tattoos to his face…guess again! Dude just copped him not one, but two brand new face tattoos.

While the disgruntled rapper works out his issues with his Cash Money record label, it seems Lil Wayne has found a way to release his frustrations. Weezy debuted two new face tattoos that he copped a few days in San Clemente, California by a tattoo artist named Spider.

It appears the YMCMB honcho tatted the Eye of Providence symbol (which is sometimes interpreted as representing the eye of God watching over humankind) on his chin and the saying “Mumma’s Boy” written in Arabic over his left eyebrow.
 

Oh Weezy....

In music news....

You’ve seen them reunite at the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards. Now…90s legendary R&B group Jodeci is gearing up for their musical comeback after an almost two decade hiatus.

Tackling a very hot topic in the media right now, Jodeci joins forces with B.o.B. for “Nobody Wins”, a track raising awareness to domestic violence (which they performed during their Soul Train Music Awards performance).

Along with their new single, the R&B crooners are teaming up with superproducer Timbaland for their comeback album. The group is also readying a reunion tour alongside R. Kelly, which they are calling the “Real Kings of R&B” tour. So Jodeci fans, get ready!

Check out their new anthem below:
 

We feelin' it?

Photos: Lil Wayne’s HQ/Rap-Up

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed hosted his 5th annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball bringing out Chris Tucker, Will Packer, Ludacris, Jeezy, Big Boi & more. See photos inside...

Over the weekend, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, shown above with his wife Sarah Elizabeth Reed, host the 31st Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

It was Mayor Reed’s fifth UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, and the first he attended with Sarah.

Throughout the evening, several dapper gents hit the red carpet with their ladies.  Rapper Big Boi was spotted walking in with wife Sherlita.

Chris Tucker attended with girlfriend, tv anchor Cynne Simpson.

Derrick "Fonzworth Bentley" Watkins escorted wife Faune Watkins into the venue.

Hit-making producer Will Packer attended with fiancee Heather Hayslett.

Rapper Jeezy spoke a few words of encouragement to the audience. 

Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas was looking flawless.  Can you believe she's 43?

She was spotted talking to Ludacris, who wore a slick pair of crocs.

Ludacris also joined Jeezy, Will and Mayor Kasim on stage as they presented a tribute to the honorees, Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian and Dr. Joseph Lowery.

Jeezy posed with Chaka Zulu.

Young Jeezy stopped traffic with his date, who wore an amazing fur coat. 

Former "RHOA" personality Dwight Eubanks was there.

The event was a sold-out affair, with 1,400 attendees.  And Mayor Reed presented UNCF with a check for $25K.

Attendees were entertained Chaka Khan who treated the audience to a medley of hits, including "I Feel For You."  Also, Mayor Reed and his wife Sarah-Elizabeth presented the Phoenix award to Chaka.

Photos via Prince Williams/ATLpics.Net

Rihanna and her bestie Melissa Forde were spotted in NYC on their way to a photoshoot. See their street candids inside and a few selfies that RiRi snapped...

This afternoon, Rihanna was spotted leaving her Soho NYC hotel en route to a photoshoot in Brooklyn.

She rocked a floor length maroon and silver coat as she and Melissa Forde exchanged laughs on their way to a chauffeured car.

Speaking of Melissa, Rihanna's dad had some not-so-nice things to say about her hanging onto Rihanna.  A few days ago, he said,"I think Melissa should be old enough to be able to stand on her own two feet, of course come and visit her like the rest of her friends but she doesn’t need to be there all the time."  Ouch.

Over in Brooklyn...

Rihanna posted a few selfies from the makeup room while getting ready.

We're not sure where Rihanna's photos will end up but they could be publicity stills from her forthcoming R8 disc.

While we still don't have a release date for the disc, the streets are buzzing that R8 is fire!

Afterwards...

Rihanna was snapped leaving the Brooklyn studio where she shot her pics.

Photos via  247PapsTV / Splash News

Laura Govan celebrated two of her daughters’ birthdays with an 80s themed roller skating party in L.A. Celeb guest included Gloria Govan, Lisa Leslie, Khadijah Haqq, Columbus Short (with a NEW chick on his arm) and more. Also, Karrueche Tran hosted a holiday dinner for friends in Hollywood. Peep the party pics inside….

Over the weekend in L.A., former “Basketball Wives: L.A. star” Laura Govan threw an 80s themed roller skating birthday bash for her 9-year-old daughter Izelah Arenas (above) and 5-year-old Hamiley Arenas, whom she shares with former NBA baller Gilbert Arenas.

The duel roller skating bash came complete with two separate 3-foot cakes, one Hello Kitty and the other The Grinch for the birthday girls.

The girls' auntie/former reality star Gloria Govan was there to celebrate with her nieces.

Actress Khadijah Haqq brought her adorable son and daughter out for the roller skating festivities.

Diddy's daughters Jessie& D'Lila Combs (who recently celebrated their 8th birthday) came to party and posed it up with birthday girl Hamiley rocking her tutu.

And look who else was in attendance....

Former “Scandal” star Columbus Short showed up at the party with a new chick on his arm. And it might possibly be his new girlfriend.

This is NOT the chick he was rumored to be dating a few months ago. You’ll recall, the still technically married Columbus was rumored to be dating an Instagram "personality" named Rasheeda Russell back in October. Well…it appears the two may have broken up because there is not one sign of her on his Instagram any longer, nor is he on hers.

But there are several pics of his new chick: fitness specialist Agostina Laneri (above & below). The twosome have been spending a lot of quality time together. They have been spotted spreading holiday cheer recently, giving gifts to those less fortunate:
 

And his new lady has also been posting lovey-dovey pics of her new beau:

She captioned, "Yup, the strongest man I know #MCEF @officialcshort .... because the real power of a man is in the size of the smile of the woman standing next to him."

We guess....

At another party in L.A.....

Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran got fab to host a holiday dinner with a group of friends at Italian restaurant Aventine Trattoria this weekend.

The newly single chick has plenty to celebrate. Along with her newly released filter app, Kae has signed a contract with Wilhemina Models LA.

Kae announced her new gig on Instagram recently, saying, “So happy to announce that I am officially apart of the @wilhelmina_la family @betsyatwilly I also used my 'Stay Gold' filter for this app via #looksee @be_revealed”
 

Wilhelmina Models L.A. also expressed their excitement announcing, "The flawless @Karrueche cannot take a bad photo!! Huge welcome to the Wilhelmina LA family!! Edited using @karrueche's own photo filter #staygold on the #looksee filter app!"

Congrats Kae!

Photos: The Nottingham Group/Brian Lindensmith / All Access Photo Agency/Kae's IG

Tyga wants you to know he is NOT seeking custody of his son King Cairo. Although recent reports say he is gunning for custody because Blac Chyna is a bad mother, he says its not so! Get the real inside….

Tyga is clapping back at reports that he’s seeking primary custody of his 2-year-old son King Cairo from his baby's mother Blac Chyna.  

The Last Kings rapper took a moment to hop on Twitter to blast TMZ over a story that said he filed custody papers for primary custody of his son because Blac Chyna is a bad mother.

Remember when Blac Chyna and Amber Roseposted up those “twerk” videoson Instagram? Well, TMZ reported that was what set him off. They also said he was fed up with his child's mother partying so much, but according to him, this is all false!

He tweeted:
 

Bloop!

Lately, the "Rack City" rapper has been spending much of his free time with his 17-year-old "friend" Kylie Jenner. Just last week the twosome hit up the Pediatric Cancer Ward at Children's Hospital Los Angeles together to donate gifts for the holidays. They also spent Thanksgiving Day together and spent the day before together serving food to the less fortunate.

In music news...

 

#TheGoldAlbum cover created by Kanye & Donda. made out of real gold. #Kingin #LastKings

A photo posted by Tyga / T-Raww (@kinggoldchains) on Dec 12, 2014 at 10:47am PST

Tyga released his new album art for his upcoming LP, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. The cover was designed by Kanye West and DONDA, made out of real gold. Looks like we might hear his Gold Album after all...but it likely won't be released through Young Money/Cash Money.

Photos: Tyga's IG/Chyna's IG

A pretty in pink Beyonce and Jay Z braved some rainy weather last night as they dined out in NYC.  See their pics inside...

What does it require to protect the Queen Bey from a few sprinkles?  Apparently, two body guards and two umbrellas! 

Last night, Beyonce and her hubby Jay Z dined out in NYC, braving some rainy weather.  Beyonce looked amazing in a fuchsia pantsuit that she paired with a black and white printed blouse.

Jay-Z braved the rainy weather in his Timbs with no umbrella.

The food must have been too-good to waste!

BONUS:

A few months ago, Solange rocked a similar outift on Instagram.  So which Knowles babe rocked it better?

In other Knowles news...

Mathew Knowles is attempting to pay those mounting child support bills with a garage sale in Houston.  Chile...

Sources report that Papa Knowles is selling old Music World Entertainment merchandise (Destiny's Child, Solange, Kelly Rowland) at a steep discount.  And Solange's CD at an even deeper discount  #noshade, just the messenger when it comes to the pricing.  A true Beyhive member would jump at a chance for a few more Bey tees and tour booklets.  Not a bad idea!

Photos via Solange's Instagram/TMZ/Splash

Nick Young isn't concerned about his girlfriend Iggy Azalea getting read on Twitter by Hip Hop legends....because his new car from his boo has taken precedence.  Check out a super happy Nick, his new ride, and Iggy's tweets in response to Q-Tip's hip hop lesson inside...

That's one way to wrap up your last minute Christmas shopping!  Laker basketball star Nick Young pulled up to Barneys New York in Beverly Hills yesterday with the ceiling missin'....in his brand new 1962 Chevy Impala.  It was a Christmas gift from his girlfriend Iggy Azelea.

 

My boo so dope!!!!! @thenewclassic thanks for the Christmas gift #LoveYou You Go Girl!!!! WestSide

A photo posted by Nick Young (@swaggyp1) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:12pm PST

And it looks like Nick is having way too much fun riding around since he hasn't seen his girl since she gifted him the car:

also i just want to say, where the fuck is my man!? lol. i gave him a car and i haven't seen him since all day. hahahaha. rude ass.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 23, 2014

In other Iggy news, shes not here for any hip hop lessons from the masses or Q-Tip.  She responded to folks breaking down why they're annoyed with her being a culture vulture and acting like she leads a certain life just to sell records.  Said folk are also annoyed with the fact she blatantly said issues massively affecting the black community, like police brutality, have nothing to do with her.

So here's what she says now (read from the bottom up):

Alrighty then....

Photos: Nick's IG/Lakers' IG/Iggy's Twitter/Pacific Coast News

Today, Manhattan prosecutors revealed that they're  shipping "LAHH ATL" star Stevie J off to 30-day inpatient rehab facility because he reportedly failed 10-drugs tests in 6 months! More inside...

Benzino told ya'll...."That's that coke."

A new report in the NY Post reveals that Manhattan prosecutors are fed up with child-support dodger Stevie J, who has a serious drug problem...allegedly.

All together now...how big is his alleged problem? It's so big (allegedly) that in the past 6-months, the courts report that he's failed no less than 10 drugs tests (he was tested for cocaine and marijuana). At this point, it's not a criminal matter because the courts just want him to get help!

You'll recall that he was busted in Atlanta, in June, for failing to pay $1.1 million in a court-ordered child support payment for two of his kids in Pennsylvania.

Although he was released on $25,000 bail, the NY Post reports that he's failed a string of random drug tests mandated by the terms of his release. At present count - 10 times between June and December!

Prosecutors have demanded that he be placed in a 30-day inpatient rehab center to address his admitted drug abuse problems.  But wait....Stevie J's attorney, Michael Bellinger, doesn't wait Stevie to go to rehab, claiming it would prevent him from working and stall his ability to pay his debts!

At this point, it doesn't matter what Stevie J or his lawyer have to say as Judge Andrew Peck agreed with the prosecution.  He decided to impose the rehab stint.  We think Stevie J should count his blessings that he's going to rehab instead of jail. Happy Holidays...

Photos via Stevie J's Instagram

Tank and his clan spends some quality time together, rapper Dej Loaf lands a spread in ELLE magazine and Safaree “SB” Samuels drops a a few snippets of some new tracks. Get it all inside…. 

Just in time for the holidays.

Singer Tank rounded up his kiddies for some quality daddy time during the Christmas holiday. The R&B crooner will soon become a father of five once his little bundle of joy with girlfriend Zena Foster makes his/her’s arrival. The baby will be joining big brother Durrell Jr. and sisters Jordan, Ryen and Zoey.

Maybe the baby will give him what he needs to get back in the grove of creating good music. Days ago, Tank posted a long rant on Instagram alluding he was leaving the music industry because he felt the fans didn’t support his music. He later clarified that he isn’t actually leaving the industry, but rather coming up with a new sound. Oh...

We're not sure what he's doing, but whatever it is, it needs to be lucrative to provide for his little ones.

Look who's getting more shine.  And yes, in the fashion world.  Guess that sitting-in-my-fur meme paid off:

"Try Me" rapper Dej Loaf has landed a spread in fashion magazine ELLE. The Detroit native is modeling some of the hottest all white winter looks. In the photo above, the 23-year-old raptress is rocking an American Apparel unisex short-sleeved tee, a Breelayne Vera skirt, Raoul Leather Sport sneakers, topped off with a Pologeorgis fox fur hat.

In this look, Dej slipped into a CF. Goldman jacket, pants and accessorized with a CF. Goldman belt.

And of course more fur was added in the mix. For this shot, Dej wore a Jenni Kanye jacket and pants, a pair of Raoul Leather Sport sneakers, and a Pologeorgis coyote fur hat with pompoms.

Also on Instagram....

 

A video posted by SBSTUNTS (@sbstunts) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:08pm PST

After hashing out his relationship issues with his ex-girlfriend Nicki Minaj via Twitter, Safaree “SB” Samuels is gearing up to release his first single “I’m Dope”. It’s interesting to note, Nicki blasted SB for wanting to be famous (fronting for Instagram) and how he didn’t appreciate anything she had done for him while they were together. Dude clearly got tired of being her “sidekick” and waiting for Nicki to put him "on", so now he’s doing his own thing.

In the snippet of his new track “I’m Dope” (above), he drops a subliminal about his ex-girlfriend of 10-years. He raps, “I’m like bad Bobby Brown, they tryna steal my Whitney”.

Hmm…who is 'they'?
 

He also previewed a snippet of another song titled "Burner" where he talks about being single. Check it below:

 

A video posted by SBSTUNTS (@sbstunts) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:22pm PST

Think he has a promising rap career?

Photos: Instagram

Kevin Hart and his fiancée Eniko Parrish hit the Hollywood club scene last night. See their candids and check out video of Chris Brown driving around town in, what appears to be, ex-girlfriend Karrueche’s Audi inside….

Last night was date night for Kevin Hart and his fiancée Eniko Parrish. The twosome were spotted en route to DBA Nightclub in West Hollywood to party it up before the Christmas holiday.

After accepting the Comedy Star of the Year Award at the 2014 PEOPLE Awards, the Wedding Ringer star and his lady hit the club scene to unwind and enjoy one another’s company. Recently, Kevin made headlines after emails from SONY leaked, where execs called him a “money whore”because he wouldn't promote his new movie on his social media without getting paid. The comedian clapped back at the emails saying he is simply protecting his brand and will NOT let people take advantage of him. We're fim believers in everything he said. 

The Wedding Ringer hits theaters January 16th.

Look who else was there....

The funnyman ran into former reality stars Laura and Gloria Govan along with Damien Wayans and "American Horror Story" star Gabourey Sidibe. Smile Gabby!

In another "relationship"....

 

A video posted by TheYBF.com (@theybfdaily) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:43am PST

Chris Brown was spotted cruising around town recently by fans on the street. And it appears Breezy was behind the wheel of his ex-girlfriend Karrueche’s Audi A5. So Kae is letting Breezy drive her car after he BLASTED her publicly? Chile...

We knew Kae drove a Porsche (which Chris may or may not have bought). And now we have learned she has a Audi A5 as well:

@karrueche's Audi A5 on ZS05's. Thanks to @Roadstarr for the build! Photo: @ActivFilms. | #zito#teamzito#ZitoWheelspic.twitter.com/gIJXhCTFuO

— Zito Wheels (@Zito_Wheels) June 4, 2014

So are they back on? OR...did he take his car back (IF he gave it to her)? Guess we will find out soon. We all know this isn't the first time these two have called it quits and eventually got back together. They say love is blind...

Photos: Splash News/Kevin's IG

Solange is the new face of French label ElevenParis, posing it up in the spring/summer 2015 ad campaign. Peep her pictorials and get clarification on her role as PUMA’s creative director after Rihanna’s recent PUMA deal inside…

Solo is still glowing!

Newlywed Solange Knowles Ferguson landed a new fashion gig. And, per usual, she does NOT disappoint. The “Losing You” singer posed it up (starring alongside rocker Christopher Owens) for a few drool-worthy shots for French label ElevenParis.

Shot by Kim Jakosbsen To, the fab mother-of-one rocked a few ready-to-wear looks from the designer’s spring/summer ’15 collection, which was inspired by South Africa’s Johannesburg. We are loving all three looks and her frotastic locs. Work!

In other news....

If you were confused on Solange's role as PUMA's creative director after Rihanna inked a new deal with the sportswear giant (as the new creative director), Beyonce's little sister offers a little insight. A fan asked Solo in the comments on her Instagram how she felt about Rihanna being her new boss (Yes...they TRIED it), in which she responded:

"I'm sure she is gonna kill it! However I'm creative and art director of my line, and she's creative director of her line....:)"

Well there you have it.

Photos: Kim Jakobsen To/Eleven Paris