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VIDEO FAB: Common & John Legend In "Glory"

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Fresh off their Golden Globe win for Best Original Song for "Glory", Common & John Legend released the video for their award-winning song off the Selma soundtrack.  Check it inside....

Common's moving song "Glory", which he wrote and performed in collaboration with John Legend, just got the video treatment.

While John plays the piano and Common drops bars about the trying times of the civil rights era, scenes from the Golden Globe-nominated film are intertwined for powerful imagery.

During Common's Globes acceptance speech, he remarked:

"I am the hopeful black woman who was denied her right to vote.

I am the caring white supporter killed on the front lines of freedom. I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand but, instead, was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers murdered in the line of duty. 'Selma' has awakened my humanity."

And his awakening brings us "Glory".  Check out the video below:

 


NEXT MAN OUT......Terrell Owens FIRED Off "Celebrity Apprentice", TELLS Wendy Williams "I've Made Poor Decisions...It's Cost Me A Lot"

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Terrell Owens was the latest celebrity fired off NBC's hit series "Celebrity Apprentice" and we've got his sit-down with Wendy Williams.  Watch what he said about making poor decisions and see why he's a changed man inside... 

 

Last night, former NFL star Terrell Owens was fired from "Celebrity Apprentice" after his team lost a fundraiser in which they had to sell wedding dresses. But by the time he hit the set of "Wendy", the hostess had a few other things on her mind.

First, Terrell was asked to comment on the war between housewives Kenya Moore and Brandi Glanville. Between the two women, T.O. seems to side with Miss Moore, admitting that Brandi is pretty toxic.

Later on, Wendy asked Terrell about his financial problems (he lost $80 million), his four baby mommas, his strained relationship with his father and if he felt betrayed by former best friends and reality stars Mo& Kita.

He reflected on his past saying,"Looking back..I'm trying to give back to the community. I'm a different person for a number of reasons. And some of the things I've gotten into stemmed from not having a father or a male figure for that matter. And I've made a lot of poor decisions and it's cost me a lot. But I'm getting back..."

 

Watch Terrell chat with "Wendy" here:

Watch Terrell get fired here:

 

 

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MELLOW TUNES: The Weeknd’s “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” + Dawn Richard’s “Castles” + Trey Songz’s “Slow Motion”

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In today’s music round up, we have The Weeknd’s “Earned It” lyric video, Dawn Richard's new single “Castles”, and Trey Songz“Slow Motion”. Get it inside…

We’re about a month away before the premiere of the upcoming erotic thriller Fifty Shades of Grey (Feb. 13th). And it appears the soundtrack has gotten a little more exciting.

It already has Beyonce's vocals with her remixed “Crazy In Love” and “Haunted” singles, and now The Weeknd will be adding his soulful sounds into the mix.

The Trilogy singer is offering up tracks “Where You Belong” (which has not been released yet) and his single “Earned It.” He's the perfect artist for a titillating track with his sex-laced lyrics and smooth beats.

Check the lyric video below:

The film’s soundtrack features 16 tracks and will be released Feb. 10th, 3 days before the film’s debut on Friday, February 13th. You can cop "Earned It" on iTunes here.

Check out the tracklisting below:
1. “I Put a Spell on You (Fifty Shades of Grey)” – Annie Lennox
2. “Undiscovered” – Laura Welsh
3. “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” – The Weeknd
4. “Meet Me in the Middle” – Jessie Ware
5. “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding
6. “Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix)” – Beyoncé
7. “Salted Wound” – Sia
8. “Beast of Burden” – The Rolling Stones
9. “I’m on Fire” – AWOLNATION
10. “Crazy in Love (2014 Remix)” – Beyoncé
11. “Witchcraft” – Frank Sinatra
12. “One Last Night” – Vaults
13. “Where You Belong” – The Weeknd
14. “I Know You” – Skylar Grey
15. “Ana and Christian” – Danny Elfman
16. “Did That Hurt?” – Danny Elfman

 

Well at least he has something positive to look forward to after his alleged scuffle with the police (which landed him a mugshot) in Las Vegas.

More music for your ears....

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Days before the release of her newest solo album, Dawn Richard drops a new track titled “Castles”.

Following her debut album GoldenHeart, the former Danity Kane member is gearing up to release Blackheart on Jan. 15th, the second offering from her three-part trilogy she dubs "The Black Era".

According to Rap-Up, the Swagg R’Celious-produced track is allegedly about her strained relationship with former Danity Kane band mates And how their “foundation” wasn’t built to stand the test of time. We guess she found therapy in writing about it.

In conjunction with her album’s release, Dawn will be hitting the stage in New York (Jan. 22nd), then hitting the west coast to perform in in L.A. (Feb. 5th) and San Francisco (Feb. 7th).

Take a listen to "Castles" below:

 

And on another track....

 

Right before he hits the road with VA homie Chris Brown and rapper Tyga for their joint "Between the Sheets" tour, Trey Songz revs up his fans' excitement with a brand new track. He just dropped "Slow Motion, a sexy, bedroom record to set the mood. We're sure he'll croon to this on the road. Check it above. 

Photos: Fifty Shades of Grey Website/Dawn's IG

NFL Player Devon Still’s Heartbreaking Update On Daughter's Cancer Status + Eminem Grants Cancer Stricken Teen’s Wish A Day Before He Dies

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NFLer Devon Still issues a heartbreaking update on his daughter Leah Still’s battle with cancer. Meanwhile, Eminem paid a visit to a Michigan teen that was battling bone cancer just one day before he passed. Deets inside…

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still is still standing strong for his baby girl Leah Still, who’s currently battling neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. The four-year-old was diagnosed with the disease back in June and the NFL baller has been keeping his fans updated on her health via Instagram since announcing her diagnosis. You'll recall, he was cut then re-signed to the Bengals' practice squad to help pay for his daughter's cancer treatments.

Lately, she has been undergoing treatments to help fight the disease, after undergoing surgery in September, and she recently went for a check up to see if they were any improvements in the number of cancer cells in her body.

Sadly, the cancer is still in her body. And her father announced her latest update in a very touching message to his fans. He posted the photo below and wrote:

 

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I wanted to hear so bad that my daughter's cancer was gone and when I didn't it hurt me bad. I couldn't even bring myself to tell my family the results without breaking down. I honestly just wanted to shut down from every one. But I understand that blessing don't happen when I want them to, they happen when they're suppose to. So we are going to keep faith and keep fighting no matter what. #LeahStrong #BeatCancer

Our heart aches for him, Leah and their family. We're praying for a miracle for his little one. 

In another touching story....

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We’ve come to know Eminem for his angry lyrics, but deep down he has a heart of gold for his fans.

17-year-old Michigan teen by the name Gage Garmo was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. Unfortunately, he has had to fight this disease his entire high school career. Doctors then revealed to the teen he had less than one week to live. His last wish? To meet his rap idol, Eminem.

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Gage’s friends rallied up on Twitter and Instagram with hashtags to raise awareness for the teen to get his final wish. An organization called Rainbow Connection (that works to grant wishes to Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses) were able to contact Em's camp, tell him his story and the rest was history.

On Sunday evening, Eminem returned to his home state and paid a visit to the teen in his Michigan home. According to reports, the two spent about an hour chatting it up about music & football and hanging out. The next day, the teen lost his battle to cancer and passed away. He would have turned 18 on Friday.

So sad to hear, but happy to know he was granted his final wish before he left this earth. Prayers to his family and friends.

 

Photos: Getty/Devon's IG/@mojointhemorn

Kevin Hart Goes Shirtless & WIGS Out On 'The Hollywood Reporter' Cover + Chris Brown ROUNDS Up Luxury Vehicles For New Video

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Kevin Hart strips down and gets wiggy for the newest “Hollywood Reporter” cover. Meanwhile, Chris Brown is on the set of a new video and we have a few behind-the-scenes pics. Check Kevin’s cover and find out what track Breezy is likely giving the video treatment to inside…..

Get wiggy with it!

Funnyman Kevin Hart loves to keep the laughs. And for his newest magazine cover, he brings a few funnies.

Shot by award winning photographer Martin Schoeller,The Wedding Ringer star graces the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s newest issue. And he’s donning a huge white wig, while proudly putting his pectorals on display, which he has been working hard on in the gym. He often shares his high intensity gym sessions on social media.

The comedian is currently on a heavy media tour to promote his upcoming wedding comedy flick, which is scheduled to hit theaters on Friday. This morning, Kevin laughed it up on “Good Morning America” alongside his co-star Josh Gad as they chopped it up about their new film. The show must go on, even if SONY Entertainment honchos think he's a "money whore".

Peep their banter below:

And in case you haven’t heard, Kevin Hart will be returning to late-night comedy show “Saturday Night Live” for his second hosting gig. The Ride Along actor will be hosting the first new “SNL” episode of the year and it will air Jan. 17th, a day after his movie premiere. Nice!

On a new video set....

 

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Following a shoot out during a recent club performance, Chris Brown is getting back to work. Breezy is currently on the set of a new video. And we hear it’s for the upcoming visuals to his joint track with Tyga titled “Ayo”.

In the clip above, Chris stopped for a moment to joke around about “cheating” on his lady, referring to the tiger in the background as his woman. He said,“I’m just out here chilling with my girlfriend. She mad at me, I cheated on her”. Ha!

Also, the VA native rounded up a few of his luxury rides to make cameos in his new video. Guess we will have to see if these pics are the makings of the “Ayo” video. In the meantime, check the behind-the-scenes shots below:
 

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Breezy, Tyga and Trey Songz kick off their "Between the Sheets" tour Jan. 27th in Hampton, VA. 

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TV RUMBLINGS: 'R&B Divas ATL' Reportedly CANCELLED + VH1 BURIES "Sorority Sisters"

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There have been some major developments in the "reality" tv world with "R&B Divas Atlanta" getting the axe and VH1 shifting the final three episodes of "Sorority Sisters" to its dead zone....in an obvious move to kill the show.  More inside...

 

Bad news for fans of TV One's hit series "R&B Divas Atlanta"...it's been cancelled!  AlwaysAList.com revealed that TV One’s new president, Brad Siegel made the rounds at the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles last week but did not present “R&B Divas Atlanta” as one of the returning series.

Then, it was revealed that castmembers were told on Tuesday that the show would not be coming back.

So how does a show go from being the network's crown jewel to getting cancelled? Well.....a few factors include cast shakeups, the network wanting to slash the budget, and pending litigation from former executive producer Nicci Gilbert who filed a lawsuit about the network spin-off “Hollywood Divas.” Messy.

Somewhere in Atlanta, LaTavia Roberson is singing "Bird flying high you know how I fell..."

 

 

In other tv developments...

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VH1 is set the air the final three episodes of "Sorority Sisters" this Friday evening. This is a big deal because "Sorority Sisters" literally "stepped" into the game on VH1's biggest night...Monday. And it aired following one of their most popular "Love And Hip Hop" franchises.

"Sorority Sisters" hasn't been officially cancelled (yet) but the network clearly feels like the show is on its last legs.  It is HIGHLY unusual for a network to move severa of ts new episodes all to one night basically at midnight on a Friday.  It's not a stretch to say the show will likely get the official cancellation soon.  And it's all thanks to major social media backlash and the advertisers who backed out of the show.

The AJC reports that the next three episodes will air at the odd time of Friday night at 11p back to back to back.  Basically, a kill method networks use to off final episodes of a show they don't want to have anything to do with anymore.

In other bad news, two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha were suspended last week for more than two years over their participation on the show.  Oh wells....

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. Rapper Flavor Flav indicted on charges stemming from a traffic stop while driving to his mother's funeral. Story.

 

Photos via VH1/TVOne

WHICH LOOK IS BEST?! J.Lo VS. J.Lo in David Koma

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Jennifer Lopez loves a sexy look, and she served up multiple doses of it this week during her promo run for The Boy Next Door.  Check out her two most recent looks and decide which look we love the most....

Sexy is one thing J.Lo does, and does it WELL.  And she always serves up a dose of fashion that has us talking.

This week, she jetted to Miami and rocked revealing dresses by David Koma on two occasions.

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At the Univision Headquarters on the set of Despierta America, she kept it futuristic style sexy dress with a turtleneck scuba top and a black asymmetrical skirt portion with a sheer overlay, all fitting like a glove.  You can cop Jennifer's look over at EditedInChic.com!
 

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And last night at the Miami premiere of The Boy Next Door, she threw on another David Koma look, this time consisting of two pieces --  a cut out top and asymmetrical/sheer skirt.

She topped off both looks with a pair of black Louboutin pumps and her fave ankle bracelet.  So...which look do we love most?!

 

 

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OPENING UP: Jazmine Sullivan REVEALS An ABUSIVE Relationship Was The Real Reason Why She Took A Hiatus From The Music Industry

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After an almost four-year hiatus, Jazmine Sullivan is back with a brand new album titled Reality Show. And this morning, she hit up “The Breakfast Club” to reveal the REAL reason she decided to leave the music industry. Find out what she dished inside….

Jazmine Sullivan is back! And she has a brand new album for her triumphant return to the limelight. Jazmine released her third studio album Reality Show yesterday after leaving the music scene almost four years ago. And now the Philly native is opening up about the real reason she decided to take a hiatus from the music industry.

You’ll recall, the eight-time Grammy nominated songstress tweeted back in 2011 that she was leaving the industry because “it wasn’t fun anymore”. But there seems to be more to the story and Jazmine is finally opening up about it.

This morning, the “Bust Your Windows” singer stopped by Power 105’s The Breakfast Club to dish the dirt on the abusive relationship that caused her to quit doing what she loves so much: Singing.

In the interview, the 27-year-old songstress revealed she decided to leave the industry after being involved in an abusive relationship. She said,

“I left music because I was in a really bad relationship. It had gotten abusive. Just having to deal with the industry and that my personal life was so bad, I had to go”.

She said her former lover was mentally abusive and it eventually turned into him abusing her physically. The turning point for her was when he SLAPPED her so hard she couldn’t hear out one of her ears, which could have ended her singing career. She said it was a real eye-opener for her to leave the toxic relationship.

The R&B songstress admitted she got really depressed while she was dealing with her former boyfriend. And to keep everyone out of her personal life, she made the excuse that music wasn't fun anymore to keep what was really going on under wraps. She explained,

"When I wrote that, I was going through some things, so I was kinda just trying to give an excuse without really telling what exactly was going on with my life. That was the thing that I could think of without saying, 'You know what everybody, I'm going through some real sh*t.”

There is one song on the album, “Forever Doesn’t Last” which addresses her break up, which she said was therapeutic for her to get through her failed relationship. But she also has a track titled “Masterpiece”, which she said is about finding her worth. Good for her.

She also talked her song “Dumb” featuring fellow Philly native Meek Mill. She joked about feeling like ELEVATORGATE (the fight between Solange& Jay Z) stole a little of her shine after the song's release.

So what was she doing on her music industry hiatus? She revealed,“Watch reality shows!” She admitted she's obsessed with reality tv shows and all of its ratchetness.

As for whether she would ever do her own reality show, she explained, “The album is my way of kinda showing my reality without going that route. I’m not sure if I would do it because like I said I like to try and keep whatever I got going on behind the scenes”.
 

Peep her full interview below:

 

Now, Jazmine is focusing on her upcoming tour and she's currently on the dating scene. Glad she's back and doing what she does best!

 

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FAB CHICKS: Keke Palmer, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King & More GLAM It Up For ELLE's Annual Women In Television Celebration

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ELLE magazine held its annual Women in Television Celebration in West Hollywood last night. And we have some hot shots of a few of our YBF faves. Peep pics of Keke Palmer, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross and more inside….

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Who run the world? GIRLS! YBF girls to be exact.  Last night, a few of our fave YBF chicks showed out at ELLE magazine’s annual Women in Television celebration at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood.

Fresh from a girls' getaway with her friends in Jamaica, Keke Palmer ditched her red hue and switched it up for a honey blonde hue to hit the carpet. And she's still rocking her new face jewelry.
 

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For the last week, chick has been soaking in some sun and partying with friends after successfully slaying 136 shows for her Broadway role as Cinderella. But now she’s back to work and turning heads at red carpet events. And we're loving this cut-out one-shouldered LDB.

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"black•ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross is a usual red carpet slayer and last night was no different. The uber stylish one rocked a red Victoria Beckham midi dress that hugged all the right curves. Her red sandals, topped off with her curly coif completed her perfect look. Work!

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"Big Bang Theory" star Regina King (who celebrates her 44th birthday tomorrow) strutted her stuff in a long-sleeved geometric bodycon mini. She looks great!

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ABC series creator Shonda Rhimes came out to celebrate all the amazing ladies in television. We're not totally loving her look, but she's still fab.

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"Vampire Diaries" actress Kat Graham hit up the event in this mint green sequined number, which she styled with silver pumps and silver clutch. We feelin' it?

Inside....

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"Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union chopped it up with Tracee. Love them both!

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Gabby also posed it up with actresses Whitney Cummings and Xosha Roquemore.

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Keke caught up with "Orange is the New Black" star Dascha Polanco during the dinner party.

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"How To Get Away With Murder" star Aja Naomi King and "Galavant" actress Karen David snagged a photo-op with Regina.

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Meanwhile, Shonda Rhimes was rubbing elbows with ELLE's editor-in-chief Robbie Myers and "Girls" writer Lena Dunham. Fab times!

 

Photos: Getty

LINGERIE & MENSWEAR: Ciara Rocks The Cover & Pages Of L'Uomo VOGUE

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Ciara is back in the modeling business.  In one of her first post-baby photoshoots, she's rocking the cover and pages of L'Uomo Vogue's January 2015 issue.  Check out the sexy mama in her best lingerie, trench coats and menswear inside...

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VOGUE's publication that focuses on sophisticated mens' clothing just put Ciara on its January cover.  And she's giving this menswear life.  Rocking a Gucci gold-button trench and a Givenchy bra, shorts and boots all by her friend Riccardo Tisci, CiCi is serving wild hair and minimalist hair and makeup for the cover and main page.  And it works.

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In bustiers and suits and floral trenches by Givenchy, Valentino and more , CiCi put her feminine touch on the menswear looks....even with a Great Dane by her side.  Fierce.

 

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Loves it.  In case you missed it Ciara premiered her new song "I Bet" yesterday.  It's a low-tempo Harmony Samuels-produced track that gives early Ciara vibes.  And it sounds she MAY have some words for her ex, rapper Future:

I bet you start loving me
As soon as I start loving someone else, somebody better than you
I bet you start needing me
As soon as you see me with someone else, somebody other than you
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side

She told Billboard about the track saying:

"I imagine this song ('I Bet') will be very meaningful for a lot of people. It is much bigger than any one person's experience.

I am truly fulfilled by this experience of making my new music.   I was able to create everything I have aspired and hoped for as an artist. It is my favorite album I have made thus far in my career, and so excited begin my new journey. It is a new me. A new attitude."

Check it below:

 

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UNBOTHERED: Keri Hilson CLAPS Back At Haters After Performing Before An Almost Empty Arena In Texas

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Keri Hilson wants you to know she’s getting her coins…whether she’s performing before a sold-out stadium or for a few hundred concertgoers. Peep her clap back tweet to those clowning her for performing before an empty crowd inside….

The crowd may have been scarce, but that didn’t stop Keri Hilson from putting on a show for her fans that were in the building.

Over the weekend, the “Pretty Girl Rock” singer hit the stage as an opening act for Lenny Kravitz to kick off AT&T’s Playoff Playlist Live! concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

A video clip of Keri surfaced on social media, showing the R&B singer/songwriter performing her 2008 hit “Turnin' Me On”. And once the camera pans around the arena, you can clearly see the crowd was... sparse, to say the least.  Maybe people showed up late?  Check it below:

 

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Per usual, the social media trolls came after Keri, calling her irrelevant amongst other negative things. But chick is clearly not bothered because whether she’s performing before a sold-out crowd or a group of a few hundred, the check still clears. She popped off tweeting:  

 

 

Bloop!

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Later, Keri snapped it up with Ohio State University's mascot Brutus Buckeye after they defeated the Oregon Ducks at the National Championship football game held at AT&T Stadium. She captioned, "Yup. I'm a product of two #OhioState Alumni! My parents met & fell in love there. They're both nuts GO #Buckeyes!!"

Cute.

 

Photos/Video: Keri’s Twitter/@mystic_mayhem75

LOST AND FOUND: Chico DeBarge's 15-Year-Old Daughter Abrielle Was REPORTEDLY MISSING, But She's Been FOUND - On Twitter!

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Chico DeBarge's 15-year-old daughter Abrielle went missing last night...but she's been found.  More on the mysterious development inside....

TV One re-aired the DeBarge episode of "Unsung" last week and days later, Chico DeBarge's 15-year-old daughter went missing.  The two incidents are hardly related....but still.   

The wee hours of this morning were intense for the Debarge family.  Etterlene DeBarge alerted the Twitter world about the disappearance of her granddaughter and Chico Debarge's daughter Abrielle DeBarge tweeting an Amber Alert (that was put out by the Burbank Police Dept. Tuesday) around 2AM EST:

 

 

Hours later, Abrielle updated her Twitter account and let her friends, family and followers know that she's ok.  She Tweeted,

 

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We're happy it worked out and that Abrielle is safe. No word on why she was believed to be missing and if she has, in fact, returned home....

 


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Regina Hall & Gabrielle Union PROMOTE "With This Ring" On "EXTRA" + Angela Bassett TALKS 'Whitney' On "GMA" & "Nightline"

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Famed actresses Regina Hall and Gabrielle Union were spotted filming a segment for "Extra" yesterday while Angela Bassett hit the media circuit in NYC to promote her "Whitney" film.  More inside...

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Gabrielle Union and her Golden Globes date Regina Hall were spotted posing with Tracey Edmonds yesterday after the ladies taped a segment witht he host for "Extra" at Universal Studios.  The two friends -- Regina and Gabrielle -- attended the InStyle WB after party together on Sunday.

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The ladies linked up to discuss their "With This Ring" film, airing on Lifetime (Saturday, January 24th).  And we're loving Gabby's white two-piece skirt and crop top.

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Gabrielle and Tracey both serve as executive producers on the project which stars Regina Hall (above), Jill Scott, Eve Jeffers Cooper, Brooklyn Sudano, Deion Sanders, Stephen Bishop, Jason George and Brian White.

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Also, Gabrielle touted her hit BET series "Being Mary Jane" which returns on February 3rd.

 

 

In New York...

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Angela Bassett was spotted in NYC yesterday where she's been doing  tons of promo for her directorial debut in the new LIFETIME movie 'Whitney', airing Saturday Jan 17th at 8/7c. Since the fabulous actress touched down in New York, we've been following her on the promo trail.

While appearing on "Live With Kelly & Michael" this AM,  she shared the moment she knew she had Whitney's blessing to make the film.

"Driving to work to the production office about 4-5 weeks before we started filming....we're trying to get everything together with everyone who's going to be filming with you. So I'm driving off the exit and her song immediately comes on. It comes on everyday on the radio but it comes on at the exit,. Traffic slows down and I see this huge bus passes by and on the back of it, I see this huge writing saying WH. And it's In her favorite color, which is purple which I read in her mother's book. With her music playing, I see her initials, in her favorite color. I have trepidation, how will this play out in the end. We all have great hopes in the beginning. I just started crying--I'm glad I was at the exit because I couldn't see--I was laughing like OK girl, I hear you, I feel you, thank you, I know it's going to be OK and it's going to work out."

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While appearing on "GMA", Angela talked about meeting Whitney in the 90s and explained why their time together uniquely prepared her for the film. 

“I was fortunate to be able to work with Whitney on Waiting to Exhale and before I met her I was enthralled by her, by her gift, by her talent, but to work with her, be able to tell her that… to be able to observe her, work around her, observe her generosity, her regularness, her joy, her easy laughter…I thought that maybe that moment just prepared me or gave me insight to be able to tell part of her story.”

Later on Nightline, Angela explained why certain aspects pf Whitney's life are not in the film, including her death. “A full, rich, complicated life: there’s no way to do that in a television movie. If that’s a story someone else wants to tell, then perhaps we’re a trailer to that movie. That’s not a story I was interested in telling.”

 

 

She's looking amazing as usual!

 

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GOLDEN GLOBES SNUB?: Kenya Moore CLAIMS Lupita Nyong’o REFUSED To Snap A Picture With Her!

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Kenya Moore loves to keep the drama poppin’. And now she claims Lupita Nyong’o refused to snap a picture with her during a Golden Globes after party. Peep her "shade, no shade" tweets inside….

The self-proclaimed Queen of Shade is stirring the pot…again! This time she isn't coming for one of her tv show cast mates, but rather, an Oscar winning actress!

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore didn’t make the list for the actual 2015 Golden Globes Awards ceremony. But, she did hit up a few after parties on the L.A. scene Sunday night.

As she made her rounds, Ms. Twirl bumped into Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, but according to her, it wasn’t all she had hoped it to be. The reality star claims Lupita snubbed her after she asked to snap a picture with the award-winning actress. And of course, Kenya didn’t waste any time telling the world.

A fan asked Kenya via Twitter about her post-Golden Globes festivities after hitting the red carpet for a few after parties. Kenya responded, “Lots of people who were so cool @taylorswift13 was so sweet but @Lupita_Nyongo refused 2 take pics After 2 movies #girlbye”

When asked if she threw any shade, she responded, “no I was a huge fan!!! There were 1000 A listers being humble it was disappointing that’s all. I want 2 always stay humble”.

Sounds like the definiion of passive aggressive shade...

Peep the receipts she deleted:
 

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Guess Kenya wasn't feeling Lupita's picture taking choices. But, is it a possibility Lupita had no idea who Kenya was, since she has only lived in the states for a few years and may not have become familiar with reality TV in between winning an Oscar and other Awards?

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The "12 Years a Slave" star snapped it up with folks she's a fan of, including "The Theory of Everything" actor Eddie Redmayne and model Cara Delevingne.

 

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Dawn Richard's "Phoenix" Ft. Aundrea Fimbres + Ne-Yo's "Coming With You"

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Dawn Richard is releasing more music off her upcoming BlackHeart album, and this time she tapped former Danity Kane member Aundrea Fimbres for a feature.  Check out their track inside, plus Ne-Yo's video for "Coming With You"....

As she preps to release her GoldenHeart follow up, called BlackHeart, Dawn Richard has paid Danity Kane dust and as released a new song featuring another former member, Aundrea Fimbres.

Tomorrow, Dawn releases her next solo project which is the final installment of a planned trilogy of solo albums.  Check out Dawn serving up that Danity Kane feel with her former groupmate on "Phoenix" below:

Meanwhile, Ne-Yo's got a new video:

He's on the beach with a bevy of bikini clad dancers for an island-style track off his upcoming sixth album Non-Fiction dropping January 27th.

Check out the video for "Coming With You" above.

 

 


NEW MUSIC: 2 Chainz RELEASES "Road Dawg", BATTLES Nancy Grace Over The LEGALIZATION Of Marijuana

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2 Chainz released a new single "Road Dawg" today and took part in a war of words with cable tv host Nancy Grace on the legalization of marijuana.  Check out both inside...

In new music, 2 Chainz teamed with DJ Spinz for the intro to his upcoming mixtape T.R.U. Jack City. On “Road Dawg,” he shouts out friends and family who are locked up, including an aunt he says is doing 30 years.  The tape drops on Jan. 27th and is hosted by DJ E Sudd. Other featured on the tape are Skooly, Fresh (aka Short Dawg), and Bankroll Fresh.

 

On television...

2 Chainz engaged in a heated and semi-funny debate with HLN host Nancy Grace about the legalization of marijuana last night. During their exchange, the two debated the dangers of making pot legal, with Nancy citing several highly charged cases to support her point  - that it's a bad thing. 2 Chainz, whom she refered by both his government name and Tity Boi (ha!), countered with his own examples.He told  Nancy,

“You can’t use these particular stories to define everyone who uses [marijuana]. You don’t have to be a genius; you don’t have to graduate from school. You don’t have to be a successful artist or entertainer to know that giving any child drugs is wrong.”

As for why he supports the legalization of the drug, Tity Boi said:

"I'm not sure if you know, but everybody has the ability to get their hands on pot right now, whether it's legal or not. I just feel like if you legalize this particular drug you could cut out certain things in the criminal justice system as far as the overcrowding of prisons, as far as putting it on our criminal record to prevent us from getting loans, to prevent us from getting homes. Just the whole thing around recreational weed isn't making any sense to me."

"We're in a deficit right now, we gotta try to find our ways on getting out. So I figure if we got half of the states legalizing pot, if the rest of the community legalizes pot that frees up taxpayers' money. That allows us to do something with those extra funds as far as fixing everything from potholes in the street to a stadium, so I'm down with it."

*Snaps*  Guess he schooled Ms. Grace. Check it above.
 

 

 

REPORT -- Rosie Perez Set To Exit "The View" After Only Four Months

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Rosie Perez is OUT at "The View", this according to a buzzing report.  We've got the deets inside!

ABC's "The View" is on their Destiny's Child ish and swapping out ladies like nobody's business.

Varietyreveals, in an exclusive report, that the boxing loving co-host Rosie Perez will be leaving "The View" after only four months of having the hosting gig.

Why?  It is said that the producers may be looking to skew younger than the current demo.  Every day since returning since the Holiday break, younger celebs like Naya Rivera, Ashanti, KeKe Palme, Michelle Williams and plenty more have tried their hand at the co-hosting gig.

All of this is going down while Rosie's away for the month of January doing her Broadway show "Fish In The Dark".  Variety claims that it is unclear as to when ABC will announce her departure, but allegedly, it's clear she's not returning to the Hot Topics table with Rosie O., Nicole Wallace and Whoopi Goldberg (who has also been out this month due to back issues).

According to Variety:

After declining steadily for a few years, ratings for “The View” have stabilized in its 18th season with new co-hosts....the show is on par with last year in total viewers and down a bit in key demos. Perez was handpicked by the show’s new executive producer Bill Wolff as a last-minute choice after the show underwent a reinvention this past summer after the retirement of Barbara Walters.

Of course, a rep for “The View” denied that Rosie would be exiting the show saying, “Her status with the show has not changed."

And Rosie tweeted this just two days ago saying she would be returning soon:

Not sure who to believe, but oftentimes the celeb themselves are the last to know they're getting the boot...and networks like to keep it under wraps until the ultimate last minute.

Time will tell...

 

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OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2015 ARE IN! Common & John Legend + Selma Nab Noms!

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The Academy Award nominations for 2015 are in!  Find out who we'll be rooting for on Oscar night inside....

There were definitely some snubs, but there's also a few things to cheer about. 

Congrats are in order for the cast and crew of Selma!  The film, helmed by director Ava Duvernay, nabbed the nomination for Best Picture.  Unfortunately, Ava and star David Oyelowo were passed up for Best Director and Best Actor nominations.

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Another biggie: Rapper Common just landed his first Oscar nod for his song "Glory" from the film Selma (in which he also starred).  He and John Legend have nabbed the Best Original Song nomination!

"Grateful" from Gina Prince Bythewood's Beyond The Lights also nabbed a nomination.  While the song is performed by Rlta Ora, creator Diane Warren gets the official nomination.

Check out their competition below:

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Good luck to Common, John Legend and Selma!

 

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#IMEVERYWOMAN: "Whitney" Star Yaya DaCosta Pays Homages To Lucille Ball, Naomi Campbell & Pam Grier In EPIC Photoshoot

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"Whitney" star Yaya DaCosta is "every woman", and she just revealed a fab photoshoot paying tribute to some of her idols including Meryl Streep, Naomi Campbell, Lucille Ball, Eartha Kitt and more.  See the pics inside....

On Saturday, January 17th at 8/7c Yaya DaCosta steps into her most high-profile role yet, as Whitney Houston in "Whitney."  And in the spirit of great divas, she posted a series of fab photos on Instagram where she honors some of her idols.  Fans of Yaya will recall that contestants on "ANTM" often engaged in photoshoots of this nature....it looks like Tyra Banks taught her well.  She explained the shoot saying,

"Alright everybody! Get ready!!!!! So, I wanted to celebrate how Whitney always embraced sisterhood and do a photo series in the spirit of her song, "I'm Every Woman" (which I sing in the movie). This week, I'm paying homage to 8 other women who inspire me and I'm inviting us all to celebrate seeing ourselves in each other- no matter what color we are or where we come from. Join me! #imeverywoman"

Above, Yaya pays tribute to Lucille Ball saying,"I AM LUCY.  Irresistible charm. Vaudevillian genius. Comedic abandon. Thank you, Lucille Ball, for being an ambassador for diversity on television and for making America laugh hysterically for decades. #imeverywoman"

She nailed it.  And all the others:

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"I AM NINA SIMONE. Sonic alchemy. Soul-wrenching pitches. Brutal honesty. Thank you, Nina Simone, for singing truth to power, for teaching, and for touching even the coldest of hearts with your exquisite voice and light. #imeverywoman"

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"I AM PAM GRIER. Natural curves. Unabashed sexiness. Ruthless courage. Thank you, Pam Grier, for being a true pioneer for women in action in film."

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"I AM NAOMI. Ethereal beauty. Unwavering dedication. Inextinguishable fire. Thank you, Naomi Campbell, for being the only reason I ever had the nerve to think I could model (you, and Auntie Iman, of course), and for inspiring us all, through your ageless allure, to be fierce! I love you!! #imeverywoman"

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"I AM EARTHA KITT. Feline friskiness. Syrupy femininity. Unapologetic bossiness. Thank you, Miss Kitt, for fearlessly making showbiz love you for the quirky things that made you unique and for your unwillingness to settle for anything less than the best, in others and in yourself. #imeverywoman"

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"I AM MERYL STREEP. Unmatched mastery. Precocious wisdom. Sophisticated taste. Thank you, Mama Meryl, for giving every character life as real as the breath miraculously given each of us at birth. #imeverywoman"

Yes YaYa!

"Whitney" airs this Saturday 1/17 on Lifetime.

 

 

Photos via Yaya DaCosta's Instagram

BABIES ON THE WAY: Evan Ross & Donald Faison OUT AND ABOUT With Their EXPECTANT Wives Ashlee Simpson & Cacee Cobb

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Actors Evan Ross and Donald Faison were spotted dining with their wives Ashlee and Cacee, whom are both expecting.  See their pics inside...

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Evan Ross, who's starring in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, was seen dining out with his wife Ashlee Simpson yesterday. The duo lunched at Granville in Glendale.

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Evan and Ashlee are expecting their first child together, very soon, and we suspect the baby will have the couple's new last name.

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We told you previously that the twosome have decided to legally change their last name to Ross-Naess.

 

And....

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Guess who else dined at Granville? Donald Faison lunched with his wife Cacee Cobb.

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Granville seems to be pretty popular with expectant moms as Cacee and Donald are pregnant with their second child.

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Donald recently wrapped filming Hot Bot with "black-ish" star Anthony Anderson.

 


 Photos via FameFlynet

 

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