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Two People SHOT At Jeezy & T.I.'s CIAA Party! + Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & More Celebs Take Over Charlotte

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When T.I., Young Jeezy and Yo Gotti all hit the stage at a joint day party during CIAA weekend in Charlotte yesterday.  And toward the end, shots rang out injuring two people.  Details inside, plus other celebs partying around Charlotte this weekend....

Last night at Label nightclub in Charlotte, foolery broke out while rappers T.I., Jeezy (pictured below at the party with DJ Drama) and Gotti were all on stage.

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It was a day party that started at noon and was supposed to end at 8p. But at 7p, shots were fired.  And footage of the actual shots, plus the aftermath, has been circulating the net:

 

A video posted by Mall (@moneymall) on

 

A video posted by Mall (@moneymall) on

 

The NY Daily News confirms that two people were shot.  One was a woman with a gunshot wound who was rushed by emergency responders to nearby Carolinas Medical Center.  Another victim went to the same hospital by their own means.  Reportedly, neither victim is suffering from life threatening wounds.

We've received unconfirmed reports from partygoers that T.I. -- who has had his fair share of legal drama involving weapons -- quickly escaped the scene after the shooting.

Diddy was also scheduled to take over another party at the same club at 10p.  And Jeezy was scheduled to host a second party last night at Club Vanity.

Also spotted partying throughout CIAA weekend:

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Jeezy caught up with Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton.

Nicki Minaj and her apparent boo Meek Mill partied at the Oasis Tent with Dej Loaf:

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And she rocked Alexander McQueen for the night.

Over at the Coke Zero stage:

 

Elle Varner rocked out.

Lil Mo hit the TV One event with her boo Karl Dargan:

And then posted herself catching up with rap duo Rae Sremmurd in the airport.  She said she had to roll in a wheelchair due to circulation issues.

Over at their new sportsbar/lounge Sports One Bar in the heart of Charlotte, Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas hosted a CIAA party this weekend:

Even Demetria McKinney and her man Roger Bobb were coupled up at the party.

Fun times...

 

Photos: FreddyO.com/Nicki's IG/Lil Mo's IG/Jeezy's IG/@MoneyMall


Keyshia Cole BLASTS Daniel Gibson For Trying To Cheat With Video "Love Interest"

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And the drama continues for Keyshia Cole and her estranged husband Daniel "Booby" Gibson!  Deets inside on Keyshia outing Booby for trying to cheat...in front of her face!

Keyshia Cole is mad, y'all.  And it's all over her estranged husband Booby Gibson.  Remember when they reunited recently as Keyshia promoted her new BET reality show "All In"?  Well, as quickly as that happened, Keyshia is already blasting Booby again.

She posted this today:

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And it looks like a convo her husband had with another woman.  According to Keyshia, said other woman is a "love interest" for his new video he's shooting....that he actually invited Keyshia to visit the set of!

Keyshia said:

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This isn't the first time Key Key has publicly accused her husband of cheating.  So much for issues Instagram orders for the public to stay out of your business when you're clearly keeping the masses involved.

She then followed up the blasting with the below pic and message about their son DJ:

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As for Booby:

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He posted this pic from the set, we assume, of his new video.  We're not too sure how this new rap career of his is going to turn out.  But good luck to him though, on all fronts....

 

Photos: Keyshia's IG/Booby's IG

CHECK OUT OUR BABY BUMP! Ludacris & Wife Eudoxie CONFIRM Rumors & Make Baby Announcement...

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Ludacris and Eudoxie are confirming the rumors....they're pregnant!  Check out the pic of the baby bump inside....

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Eudoxie is at least 6 months pregnant, thanks to a pic floating around where her belly seemed to be quite round underneath her blouse.

She then posted another pic that strategically concealed her tummy.  But folks have been wondering if it's all a cover up. 

When Luda and Eudoxie surprised the world with their impromptu same day NYE surprise proposal and wedding, folks speculated the rush could be due to Eudoxie being pregnant.  Or....to set the landscape for Ludacris to get full custody of his daughter with Tamika Fuller, which he did just a few weeks ago.

Eudoxie and Luda remained quiet - with the new bride even missing the NBA All Star festivities last month.  And our suspicions were confirmed today when she posted the above pic of the baby bump while the twosome chill on vacay.

She said:

And Luda reposted the pic saying, "beautiful day indeed."

Hmph.  Congrats to the couple!

 

Photos: Eudoxie's IG

R.I.P. Brownstone Member Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell

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Sad news within the R&B community today.  Group member Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell (top left) has reportedly died.  Confirmation and details inside.

Many of us lived out our teen years to the music of the talented group Brownstone.  But today, one member has passed away.

We confirmed via email with a member of groupmate Nicci Gilbert's PR team, Jakeem Smith, that Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell has passed away.

Unconfirmed reports by Danish website Her & Nu, who claims they spoke to Maxee's brother Brandon, state a mysterious and fatal fall occurred.  Maxee was reportedly married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock and had a son named Nicolaj.

Groupmate Teisha Brown, who joined the group in 2007, also posted a sorrowful message to her late friend:

Brandon Maxwell, Maxee's brother, posted the following as well:

 

The group, which has seen quite a few member changes over the years, spoke about a comeback attempt last year.

Their songs "Grapevyne," "5 Miles To Empty," and "If You Love Me" were their major hits from 1994 -1998 and they also earned a Grammy nomination. 

Our condolences go out to Maxee and her family and friends during this incredibly sad time.

 

Photos: Twitter/NBCU/Instagram

SCREEN LOVERS: NeNe Leakes In Talks For "Fashion Police"? + Michelle Rodriguez Clarifies Telling Minorities "Stop Taking Superhero Roles From Whites"

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NeNe Leakes is rumored to be in talks to join "Fashion Police".  Deets inside, plus Michelle Rodriguez's foolish comments about minorities playing superheroes...

With Kelly Osbourne's abrupt announcement that she's leaving E!'s "Fashion Police," a door has opened up for somebody to take that spot.

And is that somebody NeNe Leakes?

Only one day after Kelly announced her departure, rumors started flying about who would take her place.  Us Weeklysays NeNe is being considered, especially now that she has  booming clothing line that she sells on HSN.

Also being considered, supposedly, is Khloe Kardashian.  According to Us:

"She was supposed to do it last time and passed. She may consider doing it again but the offer would have to be really high," the insider says. "It's a lot of extra work for her."

Despite that last sentence being laughable at best, we all know E! wouldn't mind their network being all Kardashian all the time. So we wouldn't be shocked if they gave Khloe some insane offer to talk about fashion.

And about that Zendaya/Guiliana Rancic Oscar hair fallout, the magazine claims:

"They did the Zendaya segment three times," an insider previously told Us. "Three different takes. On the first two takes, Kelly said 'Guys, we can't say this. Zendaya is a friend of the show.'" (An E! rep denied that there were three takes, saying, "There was only one take of Giuliana's comments. Kelly did let the group know Zendaya is a friend of hers.")

We shall see who will replace Kelly....

 

 

Speaking of on-screen chicks, Fast 7 star Michelle Rodriguez definitely just put her foot in her mouth.  When asked a few nights ago while leaving Katsuya in Beverly Hills if the rumors were true she's in talks to be the next Green Lantern, she spit off some foolery about minorities needing to stop taking roles from white superheros....and do their own thing.

Oh?!

She attempted to say she was attacking the lack of creativity, but, yeah....

 

Since then, she has just posted a video attempting to explain what she meant.  But in all actuality, she's still saying the same thing she previously said. And we guess she doesn't realize there is an alternate world Latina version of Green Lantern in the DC Comics -- Jessica Cruz aka Power Ring.  Anyways, here's a few excerpts of her explanation:

What I really meant was that... I think there are many cultures in Hollywood that are not white and that can come up with their own mythology,' she said. We all get it from the same reservoir of life, the fountain of life.

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'It doesn't matter what culture you come from. I'm just saying that instead of trying to turn a girl character into a guy or instead of trying to turn a white character into a black character or a Latin character, I think that people should stop being lazy and people should actually make an effort in Hollywood to develop their own mythology.'

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'I'm just saying that the different cultures from around the world that are in Hollywood: Latin, black, Asian, [are] considered “minorities” because there aren’t a lot of writers representing them, they should start focusing on making that a serious priority,' she continued.

 

Or maybe, Michelle, not all minorities are OK with sitting back and waiting for somebody to "write a role specifically for them."  Most would be waiting forever.  And many are not satisfied with playing race-specific characters versus playing a character in EVERYONE can relate to, who happens to be a certain race.  There's a difference.

By the way, based on her school of thought, maybe we should also discuss the number of roles white actors "steal" from minority actors.  But that's another discussion entirely....

Click HERE for her follow up video if you're on mobile.

 

Photos: NeNe's Twitter/Michelle's FB

PHOTOSHOOT FRESH: Nicole Murphy Parades Her Bikini Bod On Miami Beach With Fitness Model David McIntosh

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Nicole Murphy is making the most out of her trip to Miami.  Check out the hot mom of 5 partaking in a photoshoot with a beefed up youngin'...

Cheers to a little beach photoshoot action.  47-Year-Old Nicole, ex-wife of Eddie Murphy and ex-fiance of Michael Strahan, showed off her curves in a sparkly silver bikini as she hung out with 29-year-old British fitness model David Mcintosh on Miami Beach today.  She rocked a silver bandeau bikini with black ribbon ties while relaxing the day after her underwear shoot with David. And it's unclear if they were sill shooting today....or if it was pleasure instead of business.

The recently single pair sat with friends drinking Bucket 'O' Booze cocktails and generally having a good time together. 

If you're asking 'Who's David,' he's a British ex-military and security operative who became a television personality, actor, and fitness model who was also a Gladiator on the Sky 1 TV series .

Work Nicole.

Yesterday before the rain set in:

The twosome reportedly shot an underwear ad:

Fab times.

Photos: Pacific Coast News

 

Nicki Minaj & Christina Milian Bicker Over #PrettyOnFleek +Floyd Mayweather's Daughter Iyanna Speaks On School Fight Video

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Nicki Minaj and Christina Milian might be in the same camp...but that doesn't stop a little instagram bickering between the two.  Check out what went down on the 'Gram today inside, plus Floyd Mayweather's 14-year-old daughter is caught up in a viral school fight video....

Young Money chicks Nicki Minaj and Christina Milian spent Snnday going back and forth on the 'Gram....about the #PrettyOnFleek saying.

Christina's a partner in the We Are Pop Culture clothing brand, so she often poses in clothing items for promo on her social media.  Recently she posed it up in a Pretty On Fleek shirt from the brand, and Nicki Minaj, today, commented about it:

 

Shade.  Even if it was "just joking" shade.  Christina responded with:

And then continued on Twitter:

Alrighty then.

 

 

Also on social media, Floyd Mayweather's 14-year-old daughter Iyanna Mayweather is gong through some things at school.  A video of her fighting with a schoolmate -- which we don't feel the need to re-post here -- went viral this weekend.  And it wasn't pretty.  Someone videotaped the violent fight and put it on the internet.

As for why Iyanna may be having issues with the fellow kids at school, we're sure the fact she snaps pics with Justin Bieber and has a 2014 Rolls Royce her daddy bought for her mom for Iyanna to "ride in style" doesn't help.

But as for the fight video, Iyanna responded on Facebook saying:

Sighs. 

 

Photos: Instagram/Twitter

LUDA'S GALS: Wife Eudoxie CALLS Her Boobs "Pregnancy Perks" While On Vacation + Tamika Fuller SQUASHING Luda's Travel Plans With Daughter Cai Bella?

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While Eudoxie and Ludacris celebrate their baby announcement, Tamika Fuller is gearing up to stop his travel plans with daughter Cai Bella!  Deets inside...

Over the weekend, newlyweds Ludacris and Eudoxie, who're on vacay, made a huge announcement...they confirmed that they're expecting.  Eudoxie is enjoying the "perks" of being an expectant mother.  She happily told her Instagram followers that her boobs have grown and she hopes they stay that way! "#theperksofpregnancy #everythinggrows #pleaseboobsstayafterbaby lol"

Eudoxie's friends are equally excited about the baby. @beautifulsmiles posted "Sending love, blessings and a huge Congrats to @eudoxiee and @ludacris!! May God continue to bless you. #babyonboard #hotmama #DrA #Eudoxiee
 

Luda's other lady...

You'll recall that baby momma Tamika Fuller lost full custody of daughter Cai Bella recently, but she still wants a say in where the little girl gets her passport stamped.  We'll explain...

Because Ludacris wants to take Cai out of the country on vacation, an emergency custody hearing has been scheduled.  Tamika is completely against Cai leaving the country, she thinks she's too young for that.

Meanwhile, sources report that Tamika has landed a full time gig in the hospitality industry.  Of course she's not on Luda's level financially, but her lawyers intend to prove that she's a fit mother.  We'll keep you posted....

 

EXTRAS:

Ludacris uploaded an Instagram video showing how much fun he and Eudoxie are having on vacation.  The twosome are at an undisclosed  location where they have access to Kevin Hart's private bungalow.  Watch the video below, and you will see Ludacris thanking Kevin for his hospitality and then he jokes about running up a huge bill - in Kevin's name! 

 

 

Photos via Eudoxie's Instagram/Tamika Fuller's Instagram


FIRST FLICK of Rihanna & Leonardo DiCaprio TOGETHER At Rih’s Birthday Bash

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Looks like we have the first pic of Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio together as the two partied at her surprise birthday bash. Check it inside…

So…we heard Leonardo DiCaprio was celebrating with Rihanna for her birthday, but there weren’t any pics of the two together…until now.

For her 27th birthday, Rihanna was surprised with a private birthday bash thrown by her friend/1OAK nightclub owner Richie Akiva (who is also good friends with Leo) in L.A. We hear, Leo reportedly helped organize the soiree as well. Word has it, she was right by his side the entire night. Mmmhmm....

We can't post the pictures, so check them out for yourself HERE.

As you may know, Rih and Leo have been making headlines with rumors of a budding romance. They were reportedly “boo’d up” at the Playboy mansion last month. Then a few weeks later, Rih was spotted arriving at the Wolf of Wallstreet actor’s home around 1 AM before linking up at Up and Down nightclub to party.

Neither of them have confirmed whether they're dating or not, but if they are, we think it's a good look.
 

Photo: Getty/Instagram

LATE NIGHT: Kenya Moore SLAMS Phaedra Parks As A CHEATER On "WWHL", Vivica A. Fox TWEETS #ToxicTrick + Sundy Carter CONFIRMS She's Leaving "BBW LA"

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"RHOA" star Kenya Moore stopped by "WWHL" where she lashed out at co-star Phaedra Parks, labeling her a cheater.  Then Vivica A. Fox chimed in on Twitter!  Watch the clips inside and find out why Sundy Carter is leaving "BBW LA." 

Former Miss USA Kenya Moore didn't pull any punches during her appearance on "WWHL" last night.  Appearing alongside host Andy Cohen and "Fashion Queens" stars Miss Lawrence and Derek J,  Kenya spent several segments unpacking her issues with co-star Phaedra Parks, whom she blames for branding her a "whore" during seasons 5 and 6 of the series.

While Kenya and Andy went back and forth regarding Apollo Nida's credibility (he started the cheating rumor), her most pointed criticism (and best sound bite) came during an exclusive interview (below) uploaded to Bravo.com prior to the airing of "WWHL".  

On the clip, Kenya responds to Apollo accusing Phaedra of cheating with this dagger - "It appears as though she (Phaedra) was the biggest whore in the book." 

She goes on ask, "What type of person tries to go out of their way to make you look bad when they're doing worse?  I'm not married and I haven't done the things she's accusing me of. She needs to look at herself.

 

Now.....back to the show:

Kenya chatted it up with Andy in a Cushnie Et Ochs dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Miss Lawrence rocked a Versace jacket, top and pants from Zara and Rene Cahuilla shoes.

Derek J wore a Gucci caftan, high and low leather joggers by Gap, a black American Apparel tee and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

 

On social media, Vivica A Fox chimed in calling Kenya a #ToxicTrick for stealing her phone during "Celebrity Apprentice" (revisit the drama here).

 

Kenya explains why she believes Apollo:

Kenya dishes on Apollo and Phaedra's relationship and says she doesn't hate Brandi Glanville:

 

 

In other reality show news...

Reality star Sundy Carter has revealed that she's exiting"BBW LA" and won't appear on season 4.   A few days ago, Sundy retweeted her official departure statement saying,

"I am officially announcing that I, Sundy Carter will not return to Basketball Wives La season 4. I have a number of projects in the making, however I am unable to discuss or state what those endeavors are. I will provide an update on my new ventures that I will be attached to in the spring of 2015. I would like to thank VH1 for affording me the opportunity to star in season 3."

Sundy (whose acting credits include Soul Plane& State Property) followed up her announcement with a YouTube interview (uploaded over the weekend).  In the clip above, she states that she's still under contract with VH1 (@11:14) but has plans to move forward with her acting career once the contract expires.   At the (11:45) mark, she adds that she was "not" fired and wants to move her life in a different direction.  

Meanwhile, VH1 is keeping the new cast of "BBW LA" season 4 under wraps....but we'll keep you posted about developments.

 

 


 

 Photos via Bravo TV Instagram/BravoTV.com

 

CIAA PARTIES: Lil Kim, Diddy, Keke Palmer, Quincy & More Party It Up In Charlotte

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Many YBF celebs flocked to Charlotte, NC for the CIAA festivities this weekend. Peep the round up of party pics inside….

Over the weekend, Charlotte, NC was flooded with celebs as they made their rounds to CIAA parties.

Friday night, new mom Lil Kim left little Royal Reign behind to party it up alongside Diddy as they hosted at CAMEO nightclub.  The Queen Bee slipped into a skintight Angel Brinks cheetah print catsuit paired with gold Versace heels before hitting the club scene. And she was ready for the "turn up" as seen below, dancing alongside Rocko:

 

 

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We see you Kimmy.

Before starting his hosting duties, Diddy pre-gamed with a bottle of Ciroc along with French Montana, rapper Chinx and the CokeBoy President.

Elsewhere...

Keke Palmer and Quincy Brown were on the promo trail this weekend in Charlotte. The twosome conducted a private debut screening of their upcoming drama Brotherly Love at Studio Movie Grill.

Following the advanced screening, the attendees were treated to a Q & A with Keke and Quincy to discuss the movie. Also, the Brotherly Love cast members participated in the Home Depot Retool Your School grant program, which will award nine HBCU’s grants totaling $255,000. Nice!

Brotherly Love will also star Romeo Miller, "Empire" star Malik Yoba, Tia Mowry’s husband Cory Hardrict, singer Macy Gray, “Hit The Floor” actress Logan Browning, comedian Faizon Love and more. The flick is being produced by Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment company along with Jacavi Films and Electric Republic.

Below is a short synopsis of the film:

Set on the backdrop of Philadelphia's famed Overbrook High School, we track the lives of the nations number one high school basketball player Sergio Taylor as he deals with the early pressures of hood fame. His older brother June (Cory Hardrict) who had basketball dreams of his own, but after the death of their father he resorted to the allure of the streets to fill the financial void in the home. Finally, their sister Jackie (Keke Palmer) the princess of the bunch who has strong ambitions to pursue a musical career, but is suddenly side tracked by an unexpected encounter with teenage love. This story takes place in a city where the life expectancy of a black male is twenty-five years of age. A city that had over four hundred murders last year alone, and where the unemployment rate is at an all time high. This story is painted with a kaleidoscope of music, sports, and characters that will bring the last two generation closer together by allowing them to see the inner lives of our youths in the journey of Brotherly Love.

It's expected to hit theaters April 24th.

While posing it up for the photogs during the event, the upcoming"Scream Queens" star rocked a green Jonathan Simkhai dress, Chelsea Paris Footwear sandals topped with a printed Open Ceremony jacket. Cute look.

Will you be hitting the theaters next month to see Botherly Love?

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett was in Charlotte this weekend for a good cause.

The young star rocked a “Black Lives Matter” shirt at the CIAA FanFest event organized to encourage people to know their health status. Jussie was on hand to help motivate folks to sign up for free health/vitals screenings. And if they signed up, they joined him for a special meet and greet.

Also at the event....

Ginuwine hit the stage to serenade the ladies with some of his classic hits.

R&B singer K-Ci from Jodeci (who recently released a new video for their track "Every Moment") hit the stage alongside the Ginuwine and the crowd went bananas.

Hmm...maybe Ginuwine's preparing for a comeback as well? We shall see....

 

Photos: Paras Griffin/Kim's IG/Diddy's IG

SPEAK ON IT: News Anchor TJ Holmes CELEBRATES His 5th WEDDING Anniversary, REVEALS Why He Got Married & Why He Thinks Some Men Haven't...Yet

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In celebration of his 5th wedding anniversary, ABC NEWS personality TJ Holmes posted an insightful op-ed about the benefits of marriage and  reveals why he got married.  Read it inside... 

 

ABC NEWS anchor TJ Holmes celebrated his 5-year wedding anniversary over the weekend, and part of the celebration included a lovely op-ed about his wife Marilee and why he got married.  TJ wrote the piece last year (during year four of their marriage) saying, "In every way, I'm better off because I'm married. So, for me, a successful marriage has revolved around this principle: I like who I am with her."

In one candid revelation, TJ opened up about the life factors that keep some men from walking down the aisle and he says why those factors are really - nonfactors.  In fact, he believes marriage helps a person reach success. 

I, like many other men, thought that I wanted to reach a certain level of success before marriage. You know, make the right amount of money, get the right job, the right car, the right crib, etc., and perhaps "sow the royal oats." Now, I firmly believe the success we seek can come a lot quicker with a partner helping along the way. Believe me, my ego is as big as anyone's, but recognizing my own deficiencies, admitting to myself that I need help and accepting that help have all been critical to our success. We're only on year No. 4, but I shudder to think of the kind of man I might be if I wasn't married these past four years.

Check out TJ Holmes reasons for jumping the broom below, and give us your reaction.  Do you agree with him?

 

"What the hell was I thinking? I was 31, single, making good money and living in Atlanta, a city that's been described as "happy hunting" for a single guy. I was living the life my grandfather told me to live when I was a small child: "Why get married and try to make one woman happy ... when you can stay single and make them all happy?" Granddad would have been proud.

Lately, though, I've been trying to make one woman happy. One woman. Since 2010, I've woken up to, eaten my meals with, vacationed with, had sex with, done everything with the same one woman.

As my four-year anniversary approached, I started ruminating about my relationship and wondering how we'd made it this far. Of course, four years of marriage isn't a long time, yet some don't even make it to this point, including many of my close friends. And, I'll admit to my own moments of self-doubt about how I'd handle commitment right after the glorious height of my singledom. We hadn’t had any catastrophic issues come up in our marriage, but we had dealt with living in separate cities, career changes, the birth of our daughter, relocation, as well as some other marital challenges that are par for the course.

Thing is, not only is my marriage still intact, it's actually working pretty well, and that made me uncomfortable. You see, I didn't fully understand why my marriage was flourishing, and I feared that if I didn't understand what we were doing right, how would we know what to keep doing?

Well, I think I've figured it out, and my eureka moment came just this week as I was putting together a business email. I asked my wife to review it, and she thought the tone of the email was too aggressive, confrontational and negative. She was right. Her input stopped me from making the mistake of hitting send. That innocuous example is emblematic of our entire relationship. In all I do, I have a partner looking out for me, advising me, keeping me on track and stopping me from making a mistake, no matter how great or small.

Also, I'm still the same guy at my core, but look at what has changed in my life since I got married: My family and I are closer, my individual net worth has gone up every year since we met, I've learned a second language, I'm healthier, I use the n-word less, I listen to Sunday church service more, I'm a better friend, I'm more forgiving than I used to be, I'm more involved in charitable work.

In every way, I'm better off because I'm married. So, for me, a successful marriage has revolved around this principle: I like who I am with her.

My pastor always reminds me: You should get around people who make you say to yourself, "I gotta do better." I married the person who makes me say that to myself everyday. I want her to be proud of me. Her presence is constant motivation. I don't always succeed, but I'm always at least trying to do the right thing or improve, and in doing so, I've become a better son, friend, journalist, citizen and husband.

I, like many other men, thought that I wanted to reach a certain level of success before marriage. You know, make the right amount of money, get the right job, the right car, the right crib, etc., and perhaps "sow the royal oats." Now, I firmly believe the success we seek can come a lot quicker with a partner helping along the way. Believe me, my ego is as big as anyone's, but recognizing my own deficiencies, admitting to myself that I need help and accepting that help have all been critical to our success. We're only on year No. 4, but I shudder to think of the kind of man I might be if I wasn't married these past four years.

To put it another way, she upgraded me. It's not just a matter of "switching my neckties to purple labels," but Beyoncé may have been exactly right that "your dynasty ain't complete without a chief like" Marilee.

 

SPEAK ON IT

 

Photos via TJ Holmes Twitter

COMING SOON: ‘Get Hard’ Trailer Starring Kevin Hart & Will Ferrell + “A Different World” Coming To Netflix!

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A new trailer for the upcoming comedy Get Hard, starring Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, has been released. Watch it inside and get deets on “A Different World” coming to Netflix….

Following his highly successful film The Wedding Ringer, Kevin Hart is back with another funny flick. This time, he has teamed up with comedian Will Ferrell to bring the laughs in their new comedy Get Hard.

In the movie, Kevin plays an “incarceration expert” Darnell, who helps millionaire hedge fund manager James (Will Ferrell) prepare for a jail stint in San Quentin after he's nailed for fraud. Little did James know, Darnell knows nothing about being incarcerated. He’s a hard-working small business owner who has never received a parking ticket, let alone been to prison. The judge gives James 30 days to get his affairs in order and Darnell must have him "prison ready" before he heads to the big house.

Get Hard is expected to hit theaters March 27th, the same day Kevin launches his “What Now” world comedy tour in Florida.

Get your laugh on below:
 

In case you missed....

Despite the sex scandal surrounding Bill Cosby, the hit 90s television sitcom “A Different World” is headed to Netflix. The on-demand Internet streaming media platform announced they’re adding four dozen new items, and “A Different World” made the cut.

The complete six seasons will be available for your viewing pleasure beginning March 15th! Get ready to grab the kiddies and introduce them to some real television.

Unfortunatley for Cosby, Netflix has not had a change of heart about airing his special Bill Cosby at 77.

BONUS:

Idris Elba is ready to get back to work! The sexy British star has started filming the upcoming season of "Luther." No word on when the new season will premiere, but we'll keep you posted.

 

EXTRAS:

1. If you're a fan of Omar Tyree books, get excited! Dear White People producer Effie Brown is set to produce a film adaptation of his critically acclaimed Flyy Girl book trilogy. We're SO here for it!

 

 

 

Photos: Getty/Idris' Facebook

DO WE LOVE IT: Kanye West's "All Day" Featuring Theophilus London & Allan Kingdom (Official Version)

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Today, Kanye West dropped his new single “All Day” featuring Theophilus London and Allan Kingdom. Listen to the song inside...

Earlier today, Kanye West released the studio version of his latestSo Help Me God single, "All Day". The release of the track comes on the heels of his SHMGcover art reveal over the weekend.

While the track has been circulating online for a days, this is the official studio version featuring Theophilus London and St. Paul rapper Allan Kingdom.  You'll recall that Kanye performed the song for the first time at last week's BRIT Awards (above).

Kanye's verse:

How long you niggas ball? All day, nigga
How much time you spent at the mall? All day, nigga
How many runners do you got on call? All day, nigga
Swish, swish, how long they keep you in court? All day, nigga
Take you to get this fly? All day, nigga
Tell your P.O. how-how long you been high? All day, nigga
You already know I’m straight from the Chi, all day, nigga
South, south, south side! All day, nigga

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
This Ye, nigga
Shoppin' for the winter, and it’s just May, nigga
Ball so hard, man, this shit cray, nigga
And you ain't gettin' money 'less you got eight figures
For that Jesus piece, man, I've been saved, nigga
Just talked to Farrakhan, that's sensei, nigga
Told him I've been on ten since the 10th grade, nigga
Got a middle finger longer than Dikembe, my nigga, uh
I don't let 'em play with me
I don't let 'em talk to me no kind of way
Uh, they better watch what they say to me
People still gettin' popped on the day to day
Though I still got the 100 with the small face, nigga
Might spend 50 racks on my off day, nigga
You a fake Denzel like the Allstate nigga
If you run into me, better have Allstate with you, uh
You a Rico Suave, nigga
Ride around listening to Sade, nigga
If you ain't with us, you in our way, nigga
You an actor, you should be on Broadway, nigga
Cause you do shit the broad way, nigga
Your bitch got an ass, but my broad way thicker
Late for the class, in the hallway, nigga
Yeah, the dropout at it as always, nigga, as always

"All Day" will appear on Kanye's forthcoming 7th studio album So Help Me God alongside previous singles “Only One” with Rihanna and Paul McCartney and “Wolves” featuring Sia and Vic Mensa.

Speaking of the SHMG album, Kanye said on The Breakfast Club radio show that the album is "80 percent done." He also said it will feature "bars, songs, cookout—music that just feels good." No release date has been revealed.

 

 

 

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Sevyn Streeter Returns Home, RECEIVES Key To The City + Ludacris Drops ‘Ludaversal’ Cover Art + Wale's "The Matrimony" Ft. Usher

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In music notes, Sevyn Streeter trekked home to Haines City, Florida to receive the key to the city while Ludacris released the cover art to his upcoming Ludaversal album.  Also, Wale dropped a new track with Usher titled "The Matrimony." Get it all inside…

R&B songstress Sevyn Streeter returned to her roots this weekend for a very good reason. The “Don’t Kill the Fun” singer was in her hometown of Haines City, Florida to be honored with the key to the city for her accomplishments thus far in the music industry.

Sevyn’s family friends and fans came out to support and congratulate the young singer as Haines City Mayor H.L. Roy Tyler presented her with the official key to the city. Nice.

Along with the key to the city, the "It Won't Stop" singer made her rounds, visiting her grandmother's home and making a stop at the "corner store" she frequently visited as a child. 

She captioned,

"Grandmothers are a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend."#RUBY
#LOIS
#4THSTREET
#HAINESCITY
#POLKCOUNTY
#FAMILY
#7ove"

Congrats Sevyn!

In other news....

After finally confirming he and his wife Eudoxie are expecting, Ludacris still has more to unveil.

Today, he released the cover art to his upcoming eighth studio album LUDAVERSAL, expected to drop March 31st.

For the visual, Luda creatively displays his life coming full circle, going from riding around in 93’ Acura (which he still owns and drives) to traveling the skies in his own private jet. Hmm…we’re wondering if this is actually a jet he owns, considering he was telling a child support court judge that he had limited funds.  But, that’s another story.

While on vacay with his wife, Luda officially kicked off the countdown to his new album's release. And according to the ATL rapper, this album will NOT disappoint. He said it will be something his fans can appreciate from beginning to end, with a few hilarious skits.

Check it:

 

 

Will you be entering the "Ludaverse" March 31st?

In other music releases....

 

Just before dropping his new LP,  The Album About Nothing, Wale teams with R&B crooner Usher, for the Jake One and DJ Khalil-produced single "The Matrimony." Wale's new album is expected to come out March 31st as well. Take a listen to his newest musical offering above.
 

 

 


TWITTER BEEFS: Nick Young THREATENS ESPN Commentator Over Iggy Azalea Insult + Nicki Minaj SETTLES #PrettyOnFleek Fight With Christina Milian

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Nick Young spit some tough talk on Twitter today after an ESPN commentator dissed his girlfriend Iggy Azalea.  See his tweets inside and watch Nicki Minaj shut down her social media fight with Christina Milian.

LA Lakers star Nick Young has a serious problem with "SportsCenter" anchor Robert Flores. This morning, during his "What Did We Learn?” segment, Robert fired shots at BOTH Nick and Iggy. It seems like Rob was gunning for Nick...but Iggy got caught in the crossfire. He said,

“And what did we learn? We learned that according to the Lakers’ Nick Young, a dolphin recently tried to kill him. So, Nick, while dolphins are trying to kill you, your girlfriend is trying to kill hip-hop. Let’s call it even, OK?”

 

When Nick heard about the diss, he hit Twitter and had some harsh words for Rob.  In fact....Rob should be watching his back right (read from the bottom up). 

 

In later tweets, Nick spelled out how upset he was and issued a light threat....

 

Oooooh.  Between "we got a problem" and "we going to run into each other soon", we suspect Rob will be formulating some type of passive-aggressive Twitter apology soon.  Swaggy P seems serious...

 

In other social media spats...

The ladies of Young Money, Nicki Minaj and Christina Milian engaged in a light shade fest on social media, all because of the pop culture catch phrase #prettyonfleek.  You'll recall that Nicki used the phrase on her Beyoncé-assisted single"Feeling Myself," on the line "Kitty on fleek, pretty on fleek/Pretty gang, always keep them niggas on geek."

Then Christina jumped in the mix with “Pretty On Fleek” t-shirts and sweaters from her WeArePopCulture.com line.

Nicki threw a little shade at Christina over the weekend (see the spat here) but all is well between the two ladies now.  Nicki got the last word, settling the situation with a good natured"All good babe."

 

We love to see our celebs behave nicely.  In other Nicki Minaj news, she and her "Anaconda" dancers are gearing up to tour overseas with Trey Songz for “The Pinkprint” tour, kicking off March 16th in Sweden.

 

 

 

Photos via Nicki Minaj's Instagram/Nick Young's Instagram

 

Gabourey Sidibe SPEAKS On Mo’Nique & Lee Daniels' "Precious" Drama + Kanye West Talks Nicki Minaj, The Bible & Classism During Speech At Oxford University

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Gabourey Sidbie breaks her silence in the midst of Mo’Nique and Lee Daniel’s back-and-forth over Mo being blackballed from Hollywood. Find out what she said and get the highlights of Kanye West’s lecture at Oxford University inside….

As Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels conduct interviews about the Oscar winning actress being blackballed from Hollywood, one star from the film Precious is speaking out.

"Empire" star Gabourey Sidibe (who starred as Precious in the film) took to her Twitter today to address the drama unfolding between Mo’nique and director Lee Daniels. Mo and Lee have been going back-in-forth in interviews over Mo'nique being blackballed from the industry after winning the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her role in Precious.

Gabby tweets:
 

 

Hmm...so who is she saying is lying? Mo or Lee? One of them still signs her checks so....

We broke down what Mo’nique told CNN’s Don Lemon about not necessarily being “blackballed” from the industry, but instead low balled. While chatting with Don, she responded the “demands” Lee Daniels claimed she requested that caused folks in Hollywood to turn their backs on her. She revealed there were no demands. She said she was paid $50K to do the film and when the studio asked her to fly to the Cannes Film Festival to do promotions (at her own expense), she declined.

In a new interview with “Good Morning America,” Mo says she believes Lee hinted at her being difficult because she didn’t give thanks to the producers during her Oscar acceptance speech. She explained,

“He said, ‘You know, there were things that, Mo'Nique, she didn’t thank the producers and she didn’t thank the studio. And that’s just not things that you do,’” she recounted. “Well, it had nothing to do with the producers nor the studio. Mr. Daniels had a problem that I didn’t say his name the night of the Oscars awards.”

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Hmph.

In other news....

Kanye West is still overseas in the UK. And today, he traveled to Oxford University Museum of Natural History to deliver a speech to college students apart of the Oxford Guild Society about a number of things. 

Following the release of his new track "All Day," Yeezy (spotted above leaving his hotel en route to the university) stood before students today (banning all cellphones) to let them in a little more about who Kanye West is and what is current thoughts are. He discussed how Nicki Minaj was the best thing to happen to his 2010 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album, he talked about comparing himself to legendary figures (i.e. Pablo Picasso), how the film The Matrix being the new Bible for the post-information age and how classism is today's biggest problem.

Below are the highlights:

On Nicki Minaj:

“One of the most memorable things about MBDTF was Nicki Minaj, and the fact that she kicked my ass, on my own song, on one of the best albums…the best album – I’m just saying what the critics said – of the last 25 years. The best album of the past 25 years that I spent a year and a half making, out there. I was exiled from my country, it was a personal exile, but exile. To come back and deliver my magnum opus of a work, and to be outshined…to be beat by a girl, basically.

On comparing himself to iconic figures

“My goal, if I was going to do art, fine art, would have been to become Picasso or greater. That always sounds so funny to people, comparing yourself to someone in the past that has done so much, and in your life you’re not even allowed to think that you can do as much. That’s a mentality that suppresses humanity.

On The Matrix being the "new" Bible:

“What I said was The Matrix is like the Bible of the post-information age. I compared it like, when the hundred guys come at Neo, those are opinions, that’s perception, that’s tradition. Attacking people from every which angle possible. If you have a focus wide and master senseis like Laurence Fishburne and you have a squad behind you, you literally can put the world in slow motion."

On classism:

“That idea [racism], has passed. We’ve had The Cosby Show, Obama’s president, Beyonce’s great…that’s passed. But there’s still something you’re taught every day, especially in the UK, and that’s division by class. Our main focus, in my opinion…Imagine a world with no war, and imagine if everyone’s main focus, more so than going out to a club, their main focus was to help someone else.

On clothing costing too much money:
“It’s illegal to not wear clothes, and also possibly too cold. That means someone is imposing an idea on you that should legally have to do! Clothing should be like food. There should never be a $5000 sweater. You know what should cost $5000? A car should be $5000. And you know who should work on the car? The people that work on the $500,000 cars. All the best talent in the world needs to work for the people. And I am so f*cking serious about this concept that I will stand in front of anyone and fight for it. Because I was 14 and middle class. I know what it felt like to not get what I have."

 

Well alright.

Read his full highlights here

 

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Is Wiz Khalifa Firing Shots At Amber Rose On New "For Everybody" Track?!

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Oh Wiz.  He's got a new song out and he's barely trying to hide that he's coming for his ex-wife, Amber Rose.  Check it inside...

Wiz took to his Twitter and offered up new music to his fans....and he did so with the simple caption "These hoes."

The song is called "For Everybody" and it's Juicy J's track featuring Wiz and R. City.  Interestingly, Juicy used a pic of him and Wiz at Wiz and Amber's wedding for the single cover art (at least the tentative single cover art).  As expected, Amber's stripper past has come up again.

The chorus goes a little something like this:

These hoes....they for everybody.  Pass them all around, they at every party.  They ain't gone be loyal.  Still I love these hoes....

We won't get into the irony of the men who make songs like this, yet may be bigger hoes than any woman they speak about. 

Wiz's verse starts off with this nugget:

Man, I fell in love with a stripper/Funny thing is I fell back out of love quicker/They don't pay attention to the love/They just concerned what these haters say...

Then there's this:

You all 'bout that money, that s**t that I throw. Just make sure you clean off that pole.

Then he alludes to the people around him having issues with his decision to marry Amber:

I had a time when my mind was caught up, my n*ggas was looking like what is he on, my family was too scared to talk to a n*gga, ain't coming back no the case just got closed....

Check it out in full for yourselves below:

 

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BEING THE BROWNS? Bobby Brown's Siblings REPORTEDLY Shooting A Reality Show During Family Crisis

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As Bobby Brown grieves for Bobbi Kristina and her dire health condition, his siblings are gearing up for a tell-all reality show. No. Really.  They're already filming.  More inside....

For many years, reality tv viewers have been "Keeping Up With The Kardashains" and now E! reportedly re-uped their contract for $100 million.  Yes...there's money to be made in reality tv, but does everyone need a show?

As outrageous (and inappropriate) as it might sound, the siblings of Bobby Brown (namely sisters Tina and Leolah) have allegedly started filming a reality show.

Sources told TMZ that Bobby won't have any involvement in the series (thankfully), but his sisters, brother and their kids have already shot scenes about their life.  By the way, you guess it, their confessionals include the Bobbi Kristina situation.

Could this series could be even messier that "Being Bobby Brown."  You'll recall that time Tina went upside her sons' head with a bottle? Or the prayer vigils (where they invited the press)? What about that time Leolah blamed Ray J for Whitney Houston's death (and cocaine habit). Or when Tina claimed she did crack with Whitney? The Browns enjoy attention....but at what cost?
 

And somewhere in New Jersey, Cissy Houston is like...

 

 

 

Extras:

1.  "OITNB" star Laverne Cox and Dule Hill land lead roles in upcoming CBS drama pilot.  Story.

 

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VIDEO FAB: Demetria McKinney’s “Trade It All” Ft. “RHOA” Castmates

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Demetria McKinney has new visuals for her love song “Trade It All.” And it stars a few of her “Real Housewives of Atlanta” castmates. Find out who makes a cameo in her new video inside…..

“House of Payne” and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Demetria McKinney is ready to take the R&B scene with her brand new visuals to her track “Trade It All.”

On the ballad, Demetria croons about giving up whatever it takes in the name of love, which she says is loosley based on her own relationship with Roger Bobb. In the video, shot by famed-photographer Derek Blanks, the reality star had some nice eye candy to keep her “focused” while shooting the sexy, touchy, feely scenes. She tapped “Americas Next Top Model” Cycle 21 Winner Keith Carlos as her handsome love interest. Yes GAWD.

She also had her "RHOA" co-stars Cynthia Bailey(who served as her "model" coach) and Claudia Jordan make cameos in the clip.

Regarding the inspiration of the song and video, Demetria had this to say via press release, "The song is about what we would give up for love. I wanted the video to reflect what is going on in my relationship and my real life which now blurs the line between entertainment and reality. I had to feature my cast mates Cynthia and Claudia because we are genuinely friends on and off the screen."
 

And as you can see...things get a little heated in the video.

 

Check the visuals below:

 

Are we feelin' it?!

 

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