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RED CARPET PREMIERE: Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Gabourey Sidibe, Naomi Cambell & More Celebrate "Empire"

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Tonight's the night!  "Empire" is premiering on Fox in a matter of hours, and last night the cast partied away in celebration.  Pics of Terrence Howard and his pregnant wife, Taraji P. Henson, Lee Daniels, Gabby Sidibe and plenty more of the cast and celeb supporters inside....

Last night at the ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, the cast of "Empire" hit the red carpet and afterparty for their big premiere party.  And it looked like a fabulously fun time.

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Terrence Howard hit the carpet with his wife Miranda Howard for the first time since announcing their pregnancy.  TheYBF.com recently sat down with Terrence to talk about his controversial tv dad role on "Empire"...and we got a good glimpse at what type of dad he is in real life.

Check out our newest interview HERE in case you missed it.

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Yep, the sexy Malik Yoba returns to TV with this new series.  And we're here for it.

Taraji P. Henson rocked a super fab look in a sexy plunging curve hugging dress.  She's a star for a reason:

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Love this look!

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Speaking of looks we love, Raven Symone hit the gold carpet in a tropical two piece look comprised of a harem pant and matching top, paired pink suede Louboutins to dress it up a bit.  And she made it work.

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Edgy and fun....and it works for her.  Especially with her new blonde coif she's rocking. [Loving the fun prints?  Shop printed looks over at Edited In Chic!]

 

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Leave it to Naomi Campbell to hit the carpet looking effortless toned and fab in a corseted black dress.

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She posed it up with Philly rapper Bryshere Gray who is making his acting debut in "Empire".

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Besties Christina Milian and Karrueche Tran made it a girls' night and hit the gold carpet:

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Christina, who is gearing up for the premiere of her reality show "Christina Turned Up" on January 18th, rocked a sexy nude dress and gold heels.  Hot.

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Kae rocked her usual L.A. casual style dressed up a bit with a pair of white sandals.

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Quincy Brown made his way to the carpet.

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Baggage Claim star Derek Luke also came out to support.

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Co-star Gabby Sidibe grabbed her fur and cheesed it up on the carpet.  Nice.  Gotta love her.

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And actress/singer Amber Riley rocked a masculine chic look that we're totally loving.  The brocade blazer and PVC-patent pump made for a fab look for the "Glee" star.

 

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Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey & David Oyelowo Cover VARIETY + Common, Chris Rock & More At The 2015 National Board Of Review Gala

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As Oscar-buzz swirls around SELMA, the film's director Ava DuVernay and stars David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey talked to VARIETY about the making of the film.  See pics inside as well as the cast (along with Common and Chris Rock) at The 2015 National Board Of Review Gala.

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For the February 2015 issue of VARIETY, the mag sat down with producer Oprah Winfrey, star David Oyelolo (who plays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) and history-making director Ava DuVernay.

Inside, Ava dishes on the long road to making the film, with a $20M budget, and why the film is so significant. This is actually the first theatrical feature ever made about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and is an important corrective measure to what Ava calls an act of “criminal” negligence on Hollywood’s part. 

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And Oprah Winfrey, who stars in the film and is one of the producers, talked about the timeliness of the film as the killings of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Ezell Ford and countless other African-American men have sparked widespread outrage and a fierce national debate on racism. Said,

"Divine timing is what it is. You get to see the magnitude and power of their discipline and strategy. And also, in the end, that they called on love. When (King) called on those clergy from all over the country, they actually came and (were willing to give) up their lives.”

And Ava hopes the film will aid protestors around the country. 

“When events around Ferguson began, I figured the film was going to be a reminder of organizational tactics and strategies we can apply to the idea of civil disobedience. You had a media-capture of racism and the strangulation of this brother, and nothing happened. We’re trying to figure out how this all works together at this point. But there’s something brewing, this collaborative energy for change.””

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For his part, David Oyelowo opened up about the connection he feels toward MLK and his approach to playing the role.  “I was really drawn to this man — to the self-sacrifice, the notion of love in the face of hate. As a man of faith, the things that he held dear were the things that lodged in my spirit.”

Read the full article here.

 

At The 2014 National Board Of Review Gala...

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Last night, Hollywood hit the east coast for the 2015 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. During the evening, Top Five writer, star and producer Chris Rock accepted the Spotlight Award.  The film definitey made him worthy of it.

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SELMA director Ava DuVernay was on hand to accept the NBR Freedom of Expression Award.  And she looked amazing rocking a Sachin & Babi skirt and a top from Hugo Boss.

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David looked quite dapper, walking the press line in a blue velvet jacket. 

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Rapper Common was also on have to celebrate Ava, David and the success of SELMA.  On Sunday, he and John Legend are up for a Golden Globe for their original song "Glory" from SELMA.  Heeeey Common....

 

 

 

Photos via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America

DO WE BELIEVE IT?: J. Cole ALLEGEDLY Set To MARRY Longtime Girlfriend Melissa Heholt

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Are wedding bells set to ring off for J. Cole and his longtime girlfriend Melissa Heholt? That’s what we’re hearing. Deets inside….

 

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Did J. Cole put a ring on it after all?  And is he now ready to trek down the aisle to marital bliss soon? Quite possibly.

It’s being reported the Roc Nation rapper is gearing up to marry his longtime girlfriend of 10-years Melissa Heholt. Back in 2010, TheYBF.com exclusively revealed the two were engaged. But at the time, Melissa denied it.  But she did confirm to us that the two were indeed a long time couple.

Now, it looks like the two may be jumping the broom soon. According to Sister 2 Sister, sources close to the couple say J. Cole (real name Jermaine Cole) gave Melissa a stunning four-carat diamond ring after popping the question (that we have not seen yet). They also have allegedly chosen a date and set a location.

The 29-year-old rapper met his love while attending St. John’s University in Queens, NY. He was pursuing a degree in Communications with a minor in Business, and he ended up graduating Magna Cum Laude. His girlfriend was a double major in college (one of them being Public Relations) and works as a freelance event planner in NYC.

You may or may not recall rumors that J. Cole fathered a “break baby” with a woman named Bria, but nothing has been confirmed with an official paternity test. And it doesn’t look like it's going to keep these two from living the rest of their lives together.  If the new wedding rumor is true.

After dropping the highest selling Hip Hop album in 2014 with his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, if nuptials are indeed in his future, the N.C. native has plenty to celebrate.

If true, congrats to the couple!
 

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Sevyn Streeter CONFIRMS Relationship With B.o.B., Dishes On His "Eggplant"

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Sevyn Streeter posted a pic with B.o.B. on Instagram with a caption alluding the two were an item. And now she’s confirming she and the ATL rapper are in fact a couple.  Get the deets inside….

 

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After hinting that she could possibly be in a relationship with rapper B.o.B., Sevyn Streeter is now confirming their Hip Hop coupledom status.

A few days ago, the “It Won’t Stop” singer took to her Insagram posting the picture above with the caption,

#MCM @bobatl I found you, crowned you, turned you on.....So you know, I got what you want....
Let’s be undeniable....Here's to 2015 Bobby
#ThrowDisBack
#EggplantEeeerrday
#BandzAmakeMeDance
#DontKillTheFun
#DKTF

This definitely had us raising our eyebrows as it appeared the R&B songstress put their once secret romance on front street. Now, the singer/songwriter is confirming that she and the "Nothing On You" rapper are an item, but she was sort of tricked into spilling the tea.

 

Power 105 “Breakfast Club” radio co-host Angela Yee, who is good friends with Sevyn, called up her gal pal to get the deets on her new relationship.  Apparently, Sevyn hadn’t disclosed to her friend whom she was dating (even after celebrating Angela’s birthday recently). So Yee called her up on the air, unbeknownst to Sevyn, to get the tea.

During their convo, the "Don't Kill The Fun" singer confirmed she and B.o.B. are, in fact, dating. She didn't reveal how long they have been in a relationship, but said they’re just taking it one day at a time. She said,“I just want to have a good time and we have a good time together”.

So is she in love? She responded, “We’re just taking it one day at a time and I care about him very much”.

Aww…how cute.

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They also talked about the Atlanta rapper's “eggplant”, which he doesn't mind showing off on Instagram. Ok Bobby....we see you.

SIDE NOTE: Have you seen the social media pics tagged with the #eggplantfriday hashtag? If not, you should, and you can thank us later.

When asked about his “eggplant” she gushed, “Eggplant is nice". We bet! Guess those pics trapped Sevyn. Ha!

Take a listen to their exchange below:

Good luck to the couple!
 

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NEW MUSIC: Hi-Five's "Different Kiss"

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From the men who brought us the 90's hit "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" that we were all singing about our first loves...

 

Hi-Five is back with a new track called "Different Kiss."  Check it inside....

Hi-Five is extra grown up and is back with a new song.  The group has been on the comeback tip since last year when they released "I Just Can't Handle It."  

And now, they've got another new song.  "DIFFERENT KISS" is the new single from the group's recently released EP, "Hi-Five The EP".

The song, written and produced by Shanell Red Irving for Phatt House Entertainment, has a slightly different feel than what you would expect.

"We wanted to once again give our fans a song of true love. A song that the ladies and the men can relate when they are in love. A song about commitment," says Treston Irby (member of Hi-Five).

Check it for yourselves below.  Do the fellas have a chance of a real comeback?

RED CARPET FAB: Angela Bassett, Yaya DaCosta, Deborah Cox & More At The "Whitney" Premiere

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The "Whitney" premiere was held in Beverly Hills last night, bringing out director Angela Bassett, stars Yaya DaCosta and celebs like Niecy Nash and Magic Johnson.  See their pics inside...

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Hello gorgeous!  Director and actress Angela Bassett attended the premiere of Lifetime's "Whitney" at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California last night. 

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The movie is 56-year-old Angela Bassett's directorial debut and has not been without its share of controversy.  A few months ago, the "American Horror Story" star was slammed by Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina for making the film and the Houston family was absent from the premiere.  Page Six reports Angela said about the absence of the Houston family saying,

“...It was the family’s choice and decision, because of what they want to do and whatever their desires or their plans are, not to be involved in this one. But they didn’t have anything negative to say about it. You know, sometimes to be silent is the greatest gift.”

Angela better WORK with her crop top and suit.

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Yaya DaCosta, who stars as Whitney Houston, looked amazing as she celebrated her latest role.  She told the NY Post,“When we were on set, that’s all I thought about: ‘I don’t really care what any living person thinks. I want to make her (Whitney) proud. And that, for me, is all I needed to be O.K. with this project.”

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You'll notice that she attended alone.  Recently, we revealed that she and her husband split up after two-years together.  But chick looks like she's bounced back fabulously.  She looked amazing last night.

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The "Whitney" biopic has also created a resurgence in the career of singer Deborah Cox.

While Ms. Cox does not physically appear in the movie, she recorded all of the "Whitney" vocals used in the film.  Perhaps this could lead to more work on Broadway or even another album?  Deborah told Page Six that she knew the gig would be a thankless one.  Especially for the fans. “I knew I would be judged. Everyone was going to come for me. Don’t. I come with love.”

And we must say, she DEFINITELY did Whitney justice.

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"Soul Man" star Niecy Nash, rocking sequin trousers by Cookie Johnson, came out to celebrate the film's premiere. 

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"Black-ish" star Anthony Anderson posed with Yolanda Ross, who stars as Whitney's best friend Robyn Crawford.

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Magic and Cookie Johnson were on board to toast Angela and the cast.

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Musician Sheila E. came out looking fresh-faced and fab.

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Come thru old school!  And by old schoo, we mean industry vets who are looking better than good to this day.  The premiere brought out legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy.

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Smokey attended with his wife Frances Glandney, who said she was going to match her shoes to the exact print of her suit.  Get it.

 

Following the premiere, the cast and guests headed to the afterparty at Spago.  "Whitney" airs on LIFETIME on January 17th. 


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Nicki Minaj SALUTES The American Flag In Rolling Stone Outtakes + BREAKS Billboard Singles Record

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You’ve seen her super sexy Rolling Stones cover and read her candid in-depth interview. Now, check out a few outtakes of Nicki Minaj saluting her country from her Terry Richardson shoot. Also, the deets on her record-breaking music chart accomplishments when you go inside….

ATEN-TION! We have new pics of Hip Hop's current rap queen.  The one Azealia Banks ISN'T beefing with.

Nicki Minaj is saluting the U.S.A. in newly released outtakes from her ROLLING STONE magazine photoshoot, gifted by celebrity photographer Terry Richardson.

The “Anaconda” raptress celebrated her first ever ROLLING STONE cover (which is a huge deal in the industry) along with her newly released third studio album The Pinkprint before ringing in the new year.

 

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In the new shots, Nicki gets sultry posing bottomless in a skimpy white t-shirt with the United States flag inked across the front, topped off with an American flag bedazzled denim cap. Looking good Nicki...

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And after the shoot, the Head Barb was all smiles alongside the man behind the lens, Terry Richardson.

Since the release of her “very personal” LP, the rapper/businesswoman is all about the music chart takeover.

While some believed Nicki’s latest musical offering would flop, it appears to be doing just fine on the Billboard music charts.  She sold over 250,000 units the first week.

For the 3rd week in a row, The Pinkprint has reigned supreme as the No.1 rap album in the country and it sits at the No. 2 spot across all genres. Not only that, Nicki is breaking records of her own after having 8 songs (some are hers while others are features) simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100. And she’s super excited about it.

She posted to Instagram,

Thank you America! #ThePinkprint is the #1 RAP ALBUM in the country for the 3rd week and #2 on ALL GENRES. #Only ft Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown is #2 on URBAN RADIO, top 10 on Rhythmic Radio (already went #1 on Billboard's RAP chart) and is now GOLD. #BangBang is TRIPLE PLATINUM, #TruffleButter ft Drake & Lil Wayne is the greatest gainer on billboard's RAP airplay chart (not a single). #ThrowSumMo with Rae Sremmurd & Young Thug is the TOP debut this week on Billboard's R&B/HipHop airplay chart. **** I beat my record of having 7 songs on BILLBOARD hot 100 simultaneously when I passed it with having 8 songs simultaneously on that chart this time. Can u guess which 8 songs broke this record 2 wks ago???? One of them is Feeling Myself with Bey and one of them was Anaconda which is now DOUBLE PLATINUM! Can't wait
 

Salute!

 

Photos: Terry Richardson's Tumblr

Michael Strahan Talks Getting Love From The Ladies In "Men's Journal" + Terrence Howard & Taraji P. Henson For "THR" + Vanessa Simmons For "ShuString"

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Michael Strahan, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and Vanessa Simmons are among the faces "tanning" newsstands this month.  Check out their covers inside....

Let's face it....everybody love's Michael Strahan. Except maybe his ex-wife and ex-fiance.  But we're sure the former Mrs. Strahan's alimony checks keep her happy.  The lovable gap-toothed media personality, who stars on "GMA", ESPN and co-hosts "Live With Kelly & Michael" covers the January 2015 issues of Men's Journal where he opened up for a brief profile.  Check out 9 things Men's Journal learned during their chat:

Nothing can replace the rush of playing in the NFL.
"There's nothing you can do to match it. The sooner you realize it, the better you'll be for it," says Strahan. "There’s nothing in life you can do. You can go jump out of planes all you want. You're not going to replace it."

He’s considering adding Game Show Host to his resume.
Strahan is now in talks to host an undisclosed game show, but he admits that “four [TV shows] might get me close to jumping the shark."

You won’t see him joining co-host Kelly Ripa to run the New York Marathon.
"If you see me running more than 300 yards, call the cops."

He almost dropped out of college.
"I just felt a step behind on everything. I felt I was a step behind on a joke. I was a step behind on what was cool. Everybody had references I never got."

But his father turned him around while home for Christmas.
"That was the first time I realized I had to do things on my own, had to make things happen. No one was going to do it for me."

He used to work out to Jane Fonda tapes in high school.
Strahan, the youngest of six, took up the routine after his siblings joked about his "booty."

He enjoyed his cameo as a stripper in the Magic Mike sequel.
"At first it was scary and humiliating," says Strahan. The film's star Matthew McConaughey agrees: “Yeah, but after you did that first take, you wanted to go again and again." Strahan responds: "Oh, yeah, I wanted to perform."

He’s not comfortable being considered "handsome."
"For me, with women right now, it’s very difficult, because what are they attracted to? I don’t know. You may say it's me, but how do I know that? Before, I was just a big gap-toothed football player. Now all of a sudden I’m handsome? Which one is it?"

He likes being an example of hard work for his daughters.
"They'll be like, 'Daddy, you have to go here? Why do you have to do that?' I'll explain, 'You like toys? How do you get these? You need money. How do you get money? You have to work.' They get it now. They have no problem with it.”

Interesting statement about the love he's now getting from women....

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Tonight, Terrence Howard & Taraji P. Henson are ready to set it off with their highly-anticipated original series "Empire."

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Inside their new The Hollywood Reporter cover story, director Lee Daniels explained why he pitched the series to FOX:

"Most of my relatives can't afford cable, but they can afford Fox. The choice of the latter? Because Fox would let me be me as much as they could let me be me."

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Lee also speaks about his writing staff of eight (four of them African-American) as well as the series' showrunner, The L Word's Ilene Chaiken. Like Lee, Ilene is gay.  And since one of the central storylines of the story deals with gay issues, it was an important qualifier.

He said, "She understands what it's like to be labeled different. When one is writing about being disenfranchised in some way, I think that it's really important to know what that feels like." Ilene adds, "and though not impossible, it's harder for somebody who's always been a part of the dominant culture and never ever had to fight for representation."

Read the article here and check out "Empire" tonight on FOX at 8pmCT.

 

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New mom & Angela Simmons' big sis Vanessa Simmons covers the latest issue of shuString Magazine.

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Vanessa uploaded pics from the mag's photoshoot to her Instagram.  And she looks fab.

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The article is available for purchase on shuString's website.

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In February, Vanessa is set to star in Hollywood Chaos. She plays Alexis Burns, a naïve entertainment reporter who is so desperate for a promotion that she exposes the secret lifestyles of her celebrity friends. When she realizes the consequences of airing her TV special, she is torn between moving up in her career and damaging her friendships.  Watch the trailer...

 

 

 

Photos via Vanessa's Instagram/Miller Mobly (for THR)/Mark Seliger


MUSIC NEWS: Jay Z & Beyonce Surprise U.S. Troops With Special New Year's Eve Message & "On The Run" Screening + Ne-Yo's "Make It Easy"

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Beyonce and Jay Z treated US troops to a screening of the "OTR" tour and included a special message.  Check it out inside and listen to Ne-Yo's new single.

On NYE, Beyoncé and Jay Z treated the military men and women serving in Kuwait and Afghanistan to a screening of their “On the Run” HBO special.  The concert aired following a videotaped message from the Queen Bey herself.

She told the service men and women:

“I just want to say a big thank you to all of our troops for everything you do to keep our country safe. We all sleep better at night knowing that you guys are protecting us, and we’re filled with gratitude. So we wanted to do something special for you guys. We teamed up with our friends at the USO to do a private screening just for you guys of the ‘On the Run Tour.'”

Awesome! 

 

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By the way, today is Blue Ivy's 3rd birthday.  And it looks like someone is a fan of Frozen. Happy birthday Blue Blue!

 

 

In new music...

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Ne-Yo releases his sixth studio album, Non-Fiction, on January 27th and we've got another single from the disc.  It's called "Make It Easy" and it's one you may just like.

The album will feature appearances from ScHoolboy Q, T.I., Jeezy, and Juicy J.

Listen to "Make It Easy" below:

 

Photos via the Department of Defense/Beyonce's IG

TWITTER WARS: Vivica Fox Calls Kenya Moore A "TOXIC TRICK" & BLASTS Her Over "RHOA" Brawl

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Remember the rumor that alleged Kenya Moore STOLE Vivica Fox’s cellphone while taping “Celebrity Apprentice” and posted some outlandish things to her Twitter? Well…looks like Vivica still has a chip on her shoulder. And she's coming for Ms. Twirl via social media. Peep their exchange inside….

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We’re two episodes in for the brand new season of “Celebrity Apprentice”. And already, castmates are going AT it on social media.

First in line….”Sharknado 2” actress Vivica A. Fox (above leaving NBC Studios in NYC's Rockefeller Center today) and the infamous “clap back” queen “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore.

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Last night during the airing of “Celebrity Apprentice”, Vivica hopped on Twitter to live tweet with her fans while watching the competition show. We all know anything can pop off when celebs start chatting with their fans. Vivica popped off at her fellow contestant Kenya tweeting:
 

What criminal activities is Vivica referring to you ask? Well…it was rumored the former Miss USA pageant queen stole Aunt Viv’s cellphone and tweeted from her account as if she was Vivica, all during filming of "The Apprentice". Kenya allegedly tweeted about menopausal issues and how age 50 is not sexy. Hmph.

Apparently, fellow contestant GeraldoRivera went on "GMA" and said he saw "criminal activities" involving Kenya. Vivica has yet to confirm if Kenya really did take her phone, but she clearly seems to still be feeling some type of way about the ordeal.

Viv then went below the belt and teased Kenya for getting DRAGGED by Porsha Williams during last year's "RHOA" reunion show taping . She tweeted:

 

Bloop!

But shockingly, Kenya took the high road this go round. We all know she's never one to back down from throwing shade (ask Tamar Braxton). She posted to Instagram:

 

 

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The self-proclaimed Queen of Shade backing down? Say it ain't so!

 

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SWIMSUIT HOTTIES: Ashanti Bathes In The Turks & Caicos Sun (And Beefs With Foxy Brown!) + Mashonda & Her Coconuts Celebrate In Mexico

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Ashanti is back on her vcay ish.  And so is Mashonda.  Check out both of the beach babes in their sexy swimwear soaking up the sun inside...

While most of America is suffering from a deep arctic freeze, Ashanti is basking in the Turks and Caicos sun.  And she's doing so in a bright yellow cutout monokini by Keva J Swimwear:

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Peep this video of Ashanti having some water sports fun with little sis Shia and Shia's boyfriend Slowbucks:

 

 

#turks&caicos2015 @liltuneshi @slowbucks & Madi #TeamAshantiTurksVacay

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Meanwhile, beef stew is brewing on Instagram between Ashanti and rapper Foxy Brown.  Over the NYE Holiday, Ashanti partied in Jamaica and snapped a pic with reggae artist Spragga Benz, who happens to be Foxy's ex:

 

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One of Foxy's stans caught wind of the pic and commented underneath a video of Rihanna that Foxy posted.  The commenter reportedly said Ashanti is once again being seen with another one of Foxy's exes (first Rick Ross, now Spragga):

“King this dizzy b-tch @ashanti must’ve lost her mind!!! LOL first she was Ross d*ck now spragga your ex fiance talking with an fake accent!!! Ashanti must wan lose teeth!!! Haaaa.”

Foxy's response in the comments:

"@mskarie Thirsy a– Ashanti still d*ckridin!”

Whoa. 

 

Over in Tulum, Mexico, Swizz Beatz's ex-wife and singer Mashonda is going coconut and pineapple crazy.  She's there to celebrate her birthday and she's looking quite fabulous while doing so:

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We're drooling over this swimsuit.  Hot!

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Mashonda's been living it up on the beach and sipping on coconut milk and other things...

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And she partied it up with DJ Steve Aoki.  Fun times.  Mashonda turns 37 on Friday.  Work!

 

Photos/Video: Mashonda's IG/Ashanti's IG

2015 People's Choice Awards: Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson & More Arrive On The Red Carpet

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Gabrielle Union got fab in fuschia while stars of "Grey's Anatomy", "How To Get Away With Murder" and "blackish" also made their arrivals at the 2015 Pople's Choice Awards.  Get the pics inside...

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"Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union rocked a bold color for the 2015 People's Choice Awards tonight at the Nokia Theater Live in L.A.  She showed up in an Honor gown (Edited In Chic has the style scoop!) with a plunging neckline to present an award.

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She definitely loves this style and dress shape.

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"How To Get Away With Murder" starand Favorite Actress In A New TV Series nominee Viola Davis chose the perfect color for tonight's red carpet.  Her Escada dress was bold and fabulous.

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While his show "blackish" returned on ABC tonight, Anthony Anderson hit the carpet in an interesting blue suit, complete with white and red Adidas.  Much like something his character "Dre" would wear.

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And "Grey's Anatomy" stars James Pickens, Jr. and Kelly McCreary popped up on the carpet as their show was nominated for Favorite Network TV Drama.

 

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Viola Davis Wins People's Choice Award, Snaps Back At "Less Classically Beautiful" Comment In Acceptance Speech!

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Viola Davis went home with a People's Choice Award Wednesday night.  And her accetance speech had EVERYONE applauding even harder.  Check it inside...

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While looking fabulous in an Escada dress on stage at Nokia Theater Live in L.A., "How To Get Away With Murder" star Viola Davis accepted the PCA for Favorite Actress In A New TV Series.  The 49-year-old indeed deserved the win, and her acceptance speech demanded two snaps.

While referencing that shady comment from a NY Times writer several months ago about her being "less than classically beautiful", she said:

“Thank you Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Peter Nowalk for thinking of a leading lady who looks like my classic beauty."

Check out her full speech below.  Congrats Viola!

 

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Ludacris' Baby's Mama -- Ludacris' "Quickie" Marriage Is A Ploy To Get Custody & Avoid Child Support!

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Not everyone is offering up congratulations to Ludacris & Eudoxie on their surprise wedding.  Find out why Luda's most recent baby's mother is calling him out inside....

When Ludacris and Eudoxie announced a few days ago that they became Mr. & Mrs. Bridges -- on the same day they got engaged (the first time) -- congratulations poured in from their social media followers and beyond.

The twosome have dated for several years.  But once Luda had that mile high proposal in Costa Rica over a week ago (which was supposedly the SECOND proposal as they were already on their honeymoon), a few eyebrows were raised.

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It's interesting to note that it was around this exact same time last year that news of Luda's break baby, Cai Bella, surfaced.  And Cai's mom, Tamika Fuller, has something to say today about The Bridges' engagement and marriage that took place on the same day almost two weeks ago.

Tamika says Luda did this quick marriage to get leverage in winning full custody of their child.  Full custody means Ludacris could avoid paying his $7,000/month child support.

TMZ reports:

We're told Luda's baby mama, Tamika Fuller, thinks Luda wants to show the judge in their custody fight that he now has a stable, loving household ... more conducive to child-rearing than the home of single mom Tamika. She fears a Georgia judge could actually buy what Luda's selling.

And she says it's no coincidence that their next custody hearing is at the end of this month.

 

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The adorable Cai is now 1.  We'll keep you posted on any developments...

 

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SPEAK ON IT: Adrienne Bailon & "The Real" Hosts Debate -- Should You Give Another Man Your Number...When You're In A Relationship?!

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A guy approaches you and asks for your number. Problem is, you’re in a relationship (with no ring) AND he’s literally within an arm’s reach away from you. What do you do? Speak on it inside….

So…you’re dating this guy and the two of you decide to hit up a NBA basketball game for a night out on the town. You’re minding your business when suddenly, one of the pro-basketball players approach you and ask for your number. Do you give it to him?

Well…”The Real” co-host Adrienne Bailon found herself in that exact situation. During yesterday’s show, the ladies were discussing excuses women use to get out of giving a man their number. Adrienne chimes in saying her #1 excuse to use is that she “has a man”. She then went on to talk about a time when a man approached her while out on a date with her boyfriend/photographer Lenny Santiago.

Adrienne and Lenny (whom she has been dating for several years) hit up the Barclays Center one night to catch a game. At one point during the evening, one of the NBA ballers approached her, handed Adrienne his cellphone and told her to put her number in his phone. [Is that how these ballers are picking up chicks these days?]
 

Anywho, Adrienne told him she has a man and….he’s here! The unidentified baller asked if she was MARRIED.  She stuck to her "No" and he respected that and eventually backed off.

But her co-hosts Tamar Braxton and Loni Love said she should have given him the digits! They believe since she’s NOT married or engaged, she shouldn’t turn down other opportunities, some which could further her career. Tamar said if Lenny likes it then he needs to put a ring on it! Loni went on to say she should have given him her number. And just because she gave up the digits that doesn’t mean she has to date him or sleep with him; he could possibly be a good business connect.

Adrienne wasn’t feeling it. She felt had she given the guy her number she would have been disrespecting her relationship with her boyfriend. Her other co-hosts Tamera Mowry Housley (who is married andexpecting baby #2) and Jeannie Mai (also married) agreed, saying folks should resect being in a committed relationship as it's a step toward marriage.  The other co-hosts pointed out again, just how long Adrienne has been in a committed relationship....WITHOUT a ring.  And she has been vocal about wanting one.

Hmph.
 

Check it:

So....Should a woman keep her options open when approached even IF she's DATING someone and the man hasn't taken the next step after several years? Or should she respect her relationship and kindly decline for ALL reasons?

 

SPEAK ON IT!

 

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RAPPERS' DELIGHT: Rick Ross Gets A New Face Tattoo + Nicki Minaj POSES With Meek Mill + Drake Confronts Comedian

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We've been checking for some of our favorite rappers on Instagram.  Find out what's popping inside...

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Rick Ross is representing for Miami-Dade county hard!  The former corrections officer recently got a tattoo of the Miami Heat logo above one of his eyebrows.  The pics were posted by the artist on Instagram (@unroyal_ink).  From what the tattoo specialists say, an eyebrow tatt is one of the most painful places to receive ink.  Well.....you wouldn't want your neighborhood drug dealer to be soft would you?

On a "mystery" video set....

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Nicki Minaj is shooting a video with Meek Mill. She tweeted,"Guess what video we're shooting." Now, this could simply be work, but Nicki have been crushing on "Big Daddy" Meek for a minute now. We think this could be the start of something special. She is a single lady now...

By the way, she posted a poc mintes later saying,"Just kidding, there's no video."

We can't.

 

And....

 

#comedystore #drake

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Red Grant talking shit about drake. Then drake walks on stage. #laffmob #ComedyGrind #comedystore

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Drake and Red Grant talkin shit on stage. #laffmob

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A comedian by the name of Red Grant did a bit about Drake during his set at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles this week.  What Red didn't know was that Drake was in the building. And he was unimpressed.  In fact, Drake said, "What the fuck impression is that? Who is that? That was like some Omarion, Chris Brown together shit. That's not me, man." 

Ha!


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FREQUENT FLYERS: Kanye & Kim West And Taraji P. Henson JET Out Of L.A. + 50 Cent RESPONDS To Tarji's SHADE

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Kanye West and his wife Kim West are traveling the friendly skies together, leaving warmer weather in L.A. to the frigid NYC coldness. Meanwhile, Taraji P. Henson was spotted making her way through LAX. Peep their candids inside…..

 

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Kanye West and and his wife Kim West must really have some important business to handle across the country to leave the relatively warm L.A. weather to enter the deep freeze that is currently New York City. It...is...(below) FREEZING on the east coast.

In the wee hours of the morning, the Wests were spotted arm-in-arm walking through LAX before hopping on a flight across the country to the Big Apple.
 

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And just like the rest of us, 'Ye goes through the airport body scanner before boarding.

Once in NYC....

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Ye, Kim and her white fur (luckily PETA wasn’t lurking) kept close while making their way through JFK, sans cutie North West.

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The Balmain loving couple might possibly be in town for a little retail therapy. A few days ago, Kim tweeted about revamping her look for the new year. She said, "Up all night redoing my whole wardrobe with Kanye..... I'm so ready for new looks for the New Year! New 2015 vision”.  Well, wardrobe is pretty much her job so....work away Kim.

Now that they have come up with their "theme" for the new year, it looks like we'll be seeing new looks for the fashion forward couple.

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We can only hope Kanye will allow some color, prints...SOMETHING this year.

 

Also hitting the skies....

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"Empire" star Cookie...we mean Taraji P. Henson kept it laid back and semi-disguised as she made her way to a LAX terminal. The 44-year-old starlet is jet setting across the nation to promote her new drama series that premiered on FOX last night.

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Taraji rocked a shirt to salute her alma mater, Howard University.

So, did you watch the first episode of "Empire"? We did. And we're feelin' it, minus the wardrobe choices which had us a little confused as to when everything was actually taking place. We realized it was current day when Terrence Howard's character made a reference to President Obama (calling him by his first name). But the slick back perm, silky scarves, huge gold chains, high top fades, and Taraji's pre-jail looks had us scratching our heads. We're loving it regardless.

What did you think of the show? Will you be tuning in next week?

Speaking of "Empire"....

 

 

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The social media feud between Taraji and 50 Cent continues. You’ll recall, Fif sounded off on Instagram that “Empire” stole the marketing blueprint to his STARZ original series “Power”. The No Good Deed star popped back at Fif, basically saying“I pay attention to $’s not CENTS”. Ha!

We all know 50 loves to keep the pot stirred, so he responded to Taraji’s shade-filled tweets. In a new clip on Instagram, one of his employees hands him a cellphone with the tweet Taraji fired off. Upon reading it, he said, “That fine muthaf*cka Taraji talking about me? I was gonna date that muthaf*cka. I’m gonna have to think about this sh*t now".

Umm....

And he captioned,“I'm at CES 2015 working #SMSAUDIO @tarajiphenson don't be mad at me.lol. I love your work girl.#FRIGO #EFFENVODKA #POWERTV”. Check it above.

50's trolling sessions continue....

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Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley Get SUITED UP For John Varvatos' Spring 2015 Campaign!

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Look at those Marley brothers!  Check out Stephen & ZiggyMarley suited up for John Varvatos' new print campaign inside....

They are reggae legends by birth...and by talent.  The eldest sons of Bob Marley, Ziggy (right) and Stephen (left), are serving up a more conservative style we don't see much from them.  And boy are we loving it.

Looking like spitting images of their father, the fellas are featured in John Varvatos' Spring 2015 advertising campaign in what looks like a super dapper timeless family portrait.

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The Marley brothers are dressed in John Varvatos tailored clothing and were shot in Austin by distinguished rock photographer Danny Clinch, using in his legendary black and white imagery.

Ziggy and Stephen have a total of 14 Grammys between them.  They were born and raised in the music industry as both hit the studio with their legendary father by the age of 10.  And this John Varvatos Spring 2015 ad campaign marks another milestone in the brothers’ careers.

Ziggy explains, "It’s alway‘s better when I’m able to do projects with my younger brother.  I don’t dress up very often, but when I do, I wear John Varvatos."

Stephen adds, “From the jungle to the palace, John is a lion!”

And that's not all for Ziggy and Stephen.  On February 5th, a documentary-style short film conceived by YARD and directed by Clinch will debut on JohnVarvatos.com in celebration of their father’s 70th birthday, which is the following day.  Nice!

This latest John Varvatos campaign follows 21 seasons conceived by Yard and photographed by Danny Clinch, all of which underscore the brand’s affinity for rock ‘n’ roll style-makers.

We're all the way here for these sexy brothers.  One love.

 

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DEFENDING BILL: Phylicia Rashad CLARIFIES Her "Forget Those Women" Comments + Vivica A. Fox Says "The Man I Met Was Nothing Like That"

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Phylicia Rashad appeared on NIGHTLINE last night where she clarified her comments made regarding the Cosby allegations.  Watch her first on-camera interview inside and see Vivica A. Fox defend Cosby as well...

 

Yesterday we brought you a Phylica Rashad interview with Showbiz 411 where the Tony-winning actress was asked about the Cosby accusers.  Her quote began, "Forget these women. What you’re seeing is the destruction of a legacy. And I think it’s orchestrated. I don’t know why or who’s doing it, but it’s the legacy. And it’s a legacy that is so important to the culture.”

The comment went viral and thrust Ms. Rashad into the national debate, with many slamming her for being dismissive of the accusers. But last night, she appeared on Nightline in her first on-camera interview regarding Cosby, where she cleared up her comments and expounded on the destruction of his legacy.  By the way, the interviewer of the Showbiz interview said they made a "punctuation" mistake.

When asked about the "forget these women" quote, she said:

"I am a woman. I would never say such a thing. I would never think such a thing. My message is, what happens to a nation in which people knowingly and willfully disavow the tenets that describe the nation? ... This is not about the women. This is about something else. This is about the obliteration of a legacy."

On innocent until proven guilty:

"We are really missing what is wrong here, which is, this is the United States of America. I know it's changing, but it's still the United States of America and there are tenets that we live by. There is the Constitution of the United States, which ensures innocence until proof of guilt and that has not happened."

On the destruction of Bill Cosby's legacy:

“But what has happened is declaration in the media of guilt, without proof. And a legacy is being destroyed because of it. It's being obliterated."

On Bill Cosby...the individual:

"Speaking to the character of the man that I know, this has not been easy. This has not been easy at all but he’s not a coward. I don’t know what he will do in that way but I know that he won’t be hiding. ... He likes being around people too much and he respects people."

 

Watch the interview here:

 


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In other Cosby related interviews....

On today's episode of The Meredith Vieira Show, actress Vivica A. Fox stopped by to discuss the firing of Keshia Knight Pulliam off "Celebrity Apprentice"  and how that related to the Cosby allegations.  Vivica, who also worked with Cosby, defended Keshia and shared her views saying,

On how Keshia Knight Pulliam handled herself in dealing with those Cosby questions?

Like a class act. She did. It’s part of it, that they would attach her name to Mr. Cosby because they have history together. I worked on the Cosby show and was honored to do the show, and I have to agree with Keshia, the man I met was nothing like the man they are describing. He was nice, kind. There was no sexual overtones or anything so I defend him and I stand by him as well too.

On the allegations and how this will affect his legacy:

We shall see, we all weren’t there and as I said the man I met and worked with was nothing like that.

 

BONUS:

Meredith put Vivica in the hot seat about calling Kenya Moore a #ToxicTrick and all we can say is....the ish got real.  We don't know what Kenya Moore did during the taping (other than that alleged phone theft)...but Vivica is STILL mad.  She said,

"I was just absolutely shocked. When you do “Celebrity Apprentice” it’s definitely a cut-throat, business soap opera, that kind of plays out. Nothing’s forced, there’s nothing script. They kind of put you together for 12 hours a day, six days a week so guess what some people are going to get tired, they are going to get testy and the desperation that she showed towards the end, when the week before she was calling me her friend, her sister, I had let her borrow my gown for one of the projects, I just thought wow. I had never been that close to a person then the second I turn around stab me in the back. I just called her behavior toxic and instead of calling her the b word, I called her the t word, trick. "

 

Chile......

 

Vivica's episode of The Meredith Vieira Show airs today....


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Taraji P. Henson SPILLS A Little Idris Elba Tea, Talks Living The SINGLE Life On “Wendy” + “EMPIRE” Becomes Highest-Rated FOX Debut In Years!

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“Empire’s” leading lady Taraji P. Henson is currently making her promo rounds for her brand new drama series that premiered last night. This morning, she appeared on the “Wendy Williams Show” where she talked about her new role, the single life struggle and dropped a little nugget about her No Good Deed co-star Idris Elba. Also, the tv ratings are in for the new FOX series. And they do not disappoint. Get it all inside…

Wednesday nights just got a lot more interesting since the premiere of the new FOX drama series “Empire”. Lee Daniels has the Internet buzzing about his family "Hip-Hopopera”. And like most, we’re totally here for it.

The family dynasty drama’s leading lady Taraji P. Henson is hard at work, after a few lazy days sunbathing in Miami. And this morning, she appeared on the “Wendy Williams Show” to chat it up about her role as Cookie Lyon in the new drama series.

Taraji dished to Wendy about Cookie’s outdated ensembles (which she said will evolve during the series), how the show tells the story of a strained relationship between a father and his gay son and how Terrence Howard was brought on board (which we first told you about here).
 

Also during her chat, Taraji spilled a little tea about her No Good Deed co-star Idris Elba. When asked if she was ever romantically involved with the sexy British actor, Taraji DENIED it, saying she doesn’t date men she works with. Wendy then makes a comment that he would be worth breaking the rules.  And according to Taraji’s facial expressions and the motions that followed, including a turned up nose, maybe not so much. Oh? Wonder what she knows...

Taraji also made a joke about “not trying to fight K. Michelle” over Idris. Ha!

Currently, the 44-year-old actress is single. And apparently it has a lot to do with men no longer courting women! She aired out her frustrations with guys thinking they can take you to Chipotle and think they “gettin’ some” by the end of the night. Nope!

Check her interview below:
  

In tv rating news....

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Looks like Lee Daniels and the FOX network have a hit on their hands.

According to Nielsen ratings, “Empire” captured 9.9 million viewers for its debut, making it the highest-rated television premiere on FOX in three years. Not only that, it became one of the top launches of the 2014-2015 season, alongside “How To Get Away With Murder”, and the top-rated show of Wednesday night. Nice!

Once again, Americans prove that yes, we DO want to see black lead characters on television.

YBF folks are taking over primetime tv. Congrats!
 

EXTRAS:

1. Having #TGIT withdrawls? Well...we have good news! "Scandal" and "How To Get Away With Murder" return to ABC on January 29th! Who's excited?

 

Photos: Empire's Twitter

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