Hmm…has someone new caught single lady Jordin Sparks’ eye? Seems that way. And it looks like she’s crushing on rapper Sage the Gemini. Find out what she did on social media recently and peep Sevyn Streeter& her beau B.o.B. hanging out backstage at the “Between the Sheets” tour…

After her messy split with R&B singer Jason Derulo, Jordin Sparks is single…and ready to mingle. And it looks like she’s “mingling” with west coast rapper Sage the Gemini. Not sure who he is? Well, he’s the rapper behind the tracks “Red Nose” and “Gas Pedal.”  If that helps....

Last week, Sage posted up a pic of himself and Jordin in the gym (above) with the caption, “Work out partner @jordinsparks lets get fit check her video #doubleTap.” The “Double Tap” singer also reposted the pic on her Instagram. This caused a little chatter about them dating, but we weren’t convinced just yet, being that it was just an “us-ie” of the two getting ready to sweat it out.

But then there's this:

Sage posted this pic above (SIDENOTE: Do we think he's a cutie?) with the caption, “If you love me #DoubleTap”

Jordin did more than #doubletap. Chick left a comment:
 

Although she didn’t put any text in the comments, the emojis say it all. So…is this a new couple alert? Time will tell.

In coupledom news...

Chris' protégé Sevyn Streeter and her “eggplant” boyfriend B.o.B. trekked it to Houston yesterday to check out Chris Brown and Tyga on their “Between the Sheets” concert at the Toyota Center.

The twosome stopped for a pic backstage where Sevyn captioned,“Backstage....All access #BTSTOUR”

Well don’t they look cute....

Today, Sevyn is in Chicago to host a private listening party for her new album On The Verge, which features her hit single with Chris Brown “Don’t Kill The Fun.” No word on the release date, but we’ll keep you posted.
 

Photos: Sage's IG/Sevyn's IG

Season 20 of "DWTS" kicked off last light with more glitter, more sequins, tighter pants and performances from Michael Sam and Patti LaBelle. Watch it all go down inside...

Michael Sam broke the internet last year when he became the first openly gay athlete to be drafted by the NFL. Although the newly engaged baller was cut by the St. Louis Rams and is currently a free agent, he says he's competing on "DWTS" to get in the best shape of his life.  Oh, and he hopes to return to an NFL team. 

His partner is  Peta Murgatroyd and they danced the Cha Cha. FINAL SCORES: 6, 6, 7, 7, for a total of 26 points.  SIDEBAR: He wears those pants well and those booty shake skills well.

Patti Labelle is a legendary diva who needs no introdcution.  She could be referred to as "Miss Patti" and folks all over the world would know exactly who we're speaking about.  While Miss Patti is known for belting out a note, kicking off her 6-inch heels and rolling around the floor, she never really released a dance video.  So....

At age 70, she's been paired with Artem Chigvintsev (and he is BEAUTIFUL). The two danced the "Fox Trot" to one of Patti's biggest hits, "Lady Marmalade." FINAL SCORE: 7, 6, 6, 6 for a total of 25 points.  She told the judges,“I’m here to show America that Miss Patti can dance.”  Can she? You decide...  

Photos via ABC/DWTS/Adam Taylor

You’ve seen the cover, now, take a journey inside the mind of Harlem raptress Azealia Banks in the cover story for Playboy magazine’s April 2015 issue, where she talks about being abused, sex, and of course, race & reparations inside…

Azealia Banks is featured on the cover of Playboy magazine’s April 2015 issue. We showed you her sex-kitten cover, now, find out what the crazy (in a good way), wild and very opinionated raptress has to say about sex, race, religion and who her musical influences are.

Shot by erotic photographer Ellen von Unwerth, the “212” rapper (who dropped her debut album Broke With Expensive Taste last November) posed it up for an array of risqué shots, including a few black cats as props. Dubbing herself as the real-life Catty Noir, the 23-year-old gives a no holds barred peek into her past, her thoughts on race in the world, why she HATES the United States, her demand for reparations, which religion she identifies with and whose career she would most like to emulate.

Below are the highlights:

What’s the longest relationship you’ve had?
Four years. It started when I was 17. He was 43. There’s something very wrong with a man that age who wants to date a 17-year-old girl. I didn’t know how to shave my bush and shit like that. I had a hairy pussy. I didn’t know how to wear perfume. I had neon pink barrettes in my hair. And as “212” started to pop off and my career started to happen, he became jealous. He choked me and beat me up, and of course you should not be fucking with a man who puts his hands on you, but I was stupid and young.

Is there someone whose career you’d like to emulate?
Jay Z. That’s the only person I have my eye set on. The race thing always comes up, but I want to get there being very black and proud and boisterous about it. You get what I mean? A lot of times when you’re a black woman and you’re proud, that’s why people don’t like you. In American society, the game is to be a nonthreatening black person. That’s why you have Pharrell or Kendrick Lamar saying, “How can we expect people to respect us if we don’t respect ourselves?” He’s playing that nonthreatening black man shit, and that gets all the white soccer moms going, “We love him.” Even Kanye West plays a little bit of that game—“Please accept me, white world.” Jay Z hasn’t played any of those games, and that’s what I like.

There aren’t enough musicians who talk about the issues you bring up.
You’re not paying attention. There are plenty of intelligent musicians. Kanye West, J. Cole, Ariel Pink, Lauryn Hill, KRS-One, Q-Tip—lots of people. I’m not special.
 

If people read your Twitter account and don’t like you, is that because of race?
It’s always about race. Lorde can run her mouth and talk shit about all these other bitches, but y’all aren’t saying she’s angry. If I have something to say, I get pushed into the corner.

And whenever you point out that discrepancy, someone on Twitter says, “Why are you trying to make this about race?”
Because y’all motherfuckers still owe me reparations! [laughs] That’s why it’s still about race. Really, the generational effects of Jim Crow and poverty linger on. As long as I have my money, I’m getting the fuck out of here and I’m gonna leave y’all to your own devices.

Do you want to leave the U.S.?
Yes! I hate everything about this country. Like, I hate fat white Americans. All the people who are crunched into the middle of America, the real fat and meat of America, are these racist conservative white people who live on their farms. Those little teenage girls who work at Kmart and have a racist grandma—that’s really America.

If people don’t like you, does that mean they’re racist?
No, not at all. There’s misogyny, and then there’s something called misogynoir [a term coined by writer Moya Bailey to describe “the unique ways in which black women are pathologized in popular culture”]. We have all these stereotypes in society: The gay man is a faggot and he’s over-the-top, or you’re an untrustworthy cracker, or you’re a loud black bitch. All these things exist for a reason, you know what I’m saying? Yeah, I am loud and boisterous.
 

This has been an issue ever since hip-hop spread outside New York City. It’s a black art form that’s subject to being critiqued by people who don’t understand it.
When you rip a people from their land, from their customs, from their culture—there’s still a piece of me that knows I’m not supposed to be speaking English, I’m not supposed to be worshipping Jesus Christ. All this shit is unnatural to me. People will be like, “Oh, you’re ignorant because you don’t speak proper English.” No. This is not mine. I don’t even want this shit, so I’m going to do whatever the fuck I want with this language. I’m going to call you a fag or a cracker or a bitch.

You said black people aren’t supposed to be Christians. What religion do you identify with?
I don’t want to say, but I’ll tell you about one form of the religion. It’s called 21 Divisions. When they brought the slaves over to the Caribbean, they syncretized all their African gods with Catholic saints. So in 21 Divisions there are black gods and goddesses, and my mother practiced that when I was little. Whenever problems happened, we turned to 21 Divisions to fix it. It’s funny, because my friends on the block in Harlem, their mothers would be like, “Oh, you fucking with that witchcraft. You working roots.” You can cleanse people with root work or do bad things to them. But 21 Divisions is celestial.

You’re bisexual. Do women hit on you often?
No, most women are scared of me. People have always been scared of me. I punched my teacher in the face one time when I was in preschool. We were playing house, and the lady was like, “I’m a monster! I’m gonna eat your family!” I punched her right in the eye. [laughs] It was a Head Start program, so I was three.

You should be having lots of sex.
Right? I should be getting dick all the time. I like to fuck. [laughs] But I can’t just meet a guy and fuck him. I’m too afraid of getting herpes or some shit. I like to feel them out, and then I start talking about my black female problems, and we get into a conversation about race, and then we disagree and don’t have another date. Whatever. I’ll just hang out with my mother. It’s okay, because pussy is way more sacred than penis.
 

Lordt...And this is why we love her.

You can read her full interview here. Peep the behind-the-scenes clip of her photoshoot below:

Azealia's issue (including her nude shots) hits newsstands this Friday. And in case you missed, get interactive with Azealia's new video for her track "Wallace" here.

Photos: Playboy

Jill Scott moans, cries, wails and croons about going through it all in the name of love.  Check out "You Don't Know" inside... 

Love is happiness. Laughter. Pain. Tears.  And if you "Don't Know" that, you don't know love.  As we eagerly anticipate the next phase of Jill Scott's musical career, it feels like she's about to take us ALL THE WAY through it.  It may even require some brown liquor.

For the past few years, Jill's music (e.g. 2011's The Light Of The Sun) has taken a backseat to her acting (With This Ring, Baggage Claim, Get On Up) but her latest track "You Don't Know" proves that the essence of her emotion comes through song.  

Recently, Jill joined the 'Gram.  But she's still keeping deets about this upcoming musical phase underwraps. And we spied her taking a swig of something in the clip below....and we're here for it!

The celebs turned out to the Zeigfeld Theater in New York City for the premiere of Hollywood's latest blockbuster, Insurgent.

The next installment of the Divergent trilogy, Insurgent, is upon us.  The movie, based on the best selling novels by Veronica Roth, premieres this Friday and  the stars from the film were front and center at last night's premiere.

Zoe Kravitz kept it super cute in this flirty and sparkly strapless cocktail dress with an extra dramatic lace attachment.

She caught up with her co-star Octavia Spencer.

Octavia almost missed the big event as her flight into the city yesterday was cancelled.  But luckily, "Shameless" star Emmy Rossum -- who told the story this morning on "Live" -- was also on her flight.  Emmy gave up her seat on the next flight to Octavia so she could make it in time!

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett showed up on the carpet and got in a few cute pics with Octavia. 

Looking good Jussie!

Insurgent star Mekhi Phifer gave wife Reshelet Barnes a few kisses on the carpet.

And as the hottie reprises his role from the first film, he revealed today on "The Chew" that he's all about kicking ass and taking names this time around...on camera.  So expect lots of action sequences.

Al Roker brought his kids Leila and Nicholas.  These kids are gowing up fast!

And over at the after party at Guastavino's, Octavia and Zoe posed it up with their co-star Miles Teller and author Veronica Roth.  Nice!

Photos: Getty/Splash

History-making Little League pitcher Mo'Ne Davis has launched a limited edition sneaker line - and it's all for a good cause!  Find out how Mo'Ne is stepping up to the plate to change lives inside...

Mo'Ne Davis, the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game, and 2014 Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year, has teamed with M4D3 (Make a Difference Everyday) and Because I Am a Girl to release a limited-edition Mo'Ne-designed sneaker.  Loves it!

Priced at $75, the shoes are designed to replicate the stitching on a baseball and come with the slogan #ThrowLikeAGirl. In addition to being stylish, the shoes serve a huge purpose. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will go towards the Plan International’s Because I Am a Girl initiative, which helps girls living in poverty in developing countries.

When asked about the sneaker, Mo'Ne said, "Designing shoes with M4D3 is exciting, and I wanted them to support Because I Am a Girl to help girls and give them a chance at a better future."

M4D3 spokeswoman Lisa Zbitnew added,“We are creating a shoe that we know Mo’ne fans will love and be proud of, and that will ‘make a difference every day. Together with Mo’ne, we are designing a shoe that represents who she is: contemporary, spirited and athletic, but at the same time being very caring towards other girls and young women that are vulnerable around the world.”

In addition to selling shoes and improving lives, Mo'Ne hopes this sneaker will inspire young ladies.  "I never thought at the age of 13 I’d be a role model, but having young girls look up to me is pretty cool. If I can inspire them to reach their goals, that would be even cooler."

The limited-edition #MoneDavis Collection is now available for pre-order online! As part of M4D3’s social purpose mandate, proceeds from the sneaker sales will benefit @plan_usa's @bcimagirl initiative to help lift four million girls in the developing world out of poverty. #MakeADifferenceEveryday #M4D3 #ThrowLikeAGirl #limitededition http://store.made-shoes.com/women.html

In other news, the YBF Kid's new memoir, Mo'ne Davis: Remember My Name, is on bookshelves today. 

Also, we've heard that Mo'Ne has aged out of "Little League" baseball.  Now it's time for the big leagues! 

Photos via Shoesbymade Instagram

How does the cast of "Empire" celebrate the release of their new soundtrack?  With a real life party that looks damn near like a club scene from the show.  Check out the cast partyng it up in NYC last night inside, plus what their co-star Grace Gealey was up to...

Last night Hennessy V.S presented the album release party for the EMPIRE Soundtrack at Stage 48 in NYC. Cast members Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Gray met with 100 lucky fans before jumping on stage to perform a few tracks.  Oh, and their co-star Raven Symone served as an impromptu backup dancer.

Jussie Smollett got on stage and was followed by Bryshere Gray who came out saying,"We know what you want to listen to" and immediately they went into "Drip Drop”.

Jussie stopped the music and said "I want to dedicate all of this to my Baby Momma," then Raven Symone waked on to the stage and went wild. Also in attendance: Co-star Derek Luke (so sexy!), rapper Uncle Murda, Ed Lover and 103.9's Jasmine Sanders. 

DJ Mister Cee was also in the mix.

Peep the video below:

 

A video posted by ItsLaLocaTv (@itslaloca) on Mar 16, 2015 at 8:33pm PDT

Raven, who's been hosting for several days on "The View," gushed about the night saying:

Awe what a night!!! @jussiesmollett @yazzthegreatest performed #hits from #empire soundtrack. Sorry to those I didn't take a picture with. I've been up since 6, a girl was tired. Besides it was #lyon sons night! And I was the back up dancer!!! Thank you to #stage48 and all the humans who showed up tonight!!! BTW @jussiesmollett and @yazzthegreatest will be performing on @abctheview on Wednesday!!! Be ready!!!! #love #life as a #unicorn..... hehe imma stop. People are real sensitive... Xoxo...

By the way, the soundtrack has already been named the #1 album in the country, a super rare feat for any network show.  Woot!

Meanwhile, over at the Empire State Building:

YBF chick Grace Gealey, bka Anika, bka Boo Boo Kitty, headed to the top of the skyscraper to turn on the lights.  And she posed it up in a white hot zip-front dress and snakeskin pumps.  Cute!

Photo Credit: Shareif Ziyadat, Raven's IG, Splash

NeNe "I'm Rich" Leakes just plunked down $2.1 Million on a fabulous GA estate atop a hill!  Check out her new digs inside...

It must be nice to be one of the highest paid women in reality tv.  "RHOA" star NeNe Leakes closed on a $2.1 Million mansion on February 19th in the swanky gated Sugarloaf Country Club outside of Atlanta.

Nene's abode is the 9,511 sq. ft. and comes with 6 beds, 7 baths, a four car garage, wrap around covered porch, and private pool.  And did we mention that the home is atop a hill and overlooks a golf course?  Nice! (See more pics here.)

In addition to her rumored seven figure salary from Bravo, NeNe is on the short-list of folks who might join the cast of E!'s Fashion Police.  It's safe to say, she's not worried about keeping the lights on.  We wonder if Greg's other kids will be invited for sleepovers.....

Photos via DM/FMLS

Singer Jhene Aiko celebrated her 27th birthday at the happiest place on earth...Disneyland.  See the fun photos inside...

Hitmaking singer/songwriter Jhene Aiko, who went Platinum with her single "The Worst," celebrated her 27th birthday yesterday.  Instead of hitting the club, Jhene and her friends (including sister Mila J) headed to Disneyland and followed that up with a swanky dinner.  

She got a sweet kiss from her daughter Namiko.

Make a wish!

Back at the happiest place on Earth...

Mickey Mouse was quite happy to see the Souled Out songstress!

Jhene's sister, rapper singer/rapper Mila J was there too.  In the video below, you can see the love they have for one another. 

Sisters hug it out:

 

love is good

A video posted by Jhené 3:16 sailing NOT selling (@jheneaiko) on Mar 16, 2015 at 1:11pm PDT

Check out the ladies on the teacups:

 

A video posted by Jhené 3:16 sailing NOT selling (@jheneaiko) on Mar 16, 2015 at 1:18pm PDT

 

happy 3:16 #BirthdaySpam

A video posted by Jhené 3:16 sailing NOT selling (@jheneaiko) on Mar 16, 2015 at 1:25pm PDT

Photos via Jhene's Instagram

Amber Rose is opening up about a a few things that had her making headlines in a new interview. And she claims she has no beef with Khloe Kardashian, reveals why she decided to comment on Tyga and Kylie Jenner’s “situationship” and how she feels about her ex-boyfriend Kanye West“slut shaming” her. Get it all inside….

Amber Rose is spilling tea and opening up about some hot topics that had everyone talking.

While chatting it up with Entertainment Tonight, the soon-to-be-divorcee revealed she has NO beef with E! reality star Khloe Kardashian after an epic Twitter feud that “broke the internet.” You’ll recall, the showdown launched after the “Sister Code” actress said Tyga should be ashamed of himself for dating 17-year-old Kylie Jenner. Khloe clapped back trying to shame Amber for being a stripper since she was 15, where the budding actress popped right back.

All hell broke loose when Amber shaded the hell out of Kim Kardashian, saying she would be the same “whore” to support her family like Kim K. Hmph.

Well, all of that is behind her now and she claims there’s no bad blood between the two explaining, "I don't hate Khloe. I don't hate her."

She went on to say,

"[Khloe] didn't have to tweet 11 times and try to humiliate me when, the only reason why these girls have careers is because their older sister had a little fun on tape. Let's be realistic. Which I never ever hated on," Rose added. "I'm all for a woman making something out of nothing. You know what I mean? If you can do something and bring your entire family on and make millions of dollars, that's dope to me. I love that.""

Well alright.

She also explained why she commented on T-Raww and Kylie's "situationship" in the first place saying,

"I could have totally minded my own business when it came to her sister," Rose explained. "But, me being a dancer at such a young age, dealing with older men gave me the humility and knowledge to speak on such a subject. [But] I can understand why it came across the wrong way to her. I get it. But, that's a phone call she could have had with me."

Baby Bash’s mother then went on to talk about her ex-Kanye West. If you missed it, Yeezy said during an interview with The Breakfast Club he had to take 30 showers before getting with his wife Kim K.

She said it’s not fair for Yeezy to “slut shame” her since they’re no longer together. And the fact that they were so happy together, it caught her off guard when he said he had to take 30 showers after he was with her. She spilled,

"We were happy when we were together! And now all of the sudden, I'm getting slut-shamed because we're not together anymore and it's not fair."
 

Peep her interview below:

Photos: Amber's IG

Well, what do we have here?  Chris Brown bringing his new baby girl and baby's mother to his Houston tour stop....but still finding time to shade his ex-girlfriend whom he cheated on?  Yep.   We've got all the pics and deets inside!

It's the first time we've seen baby Royalty in Chris Brown's vicinity.  Last night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Chris told his new baby's mother -- who lives in H-Town -- to bring his baby girl to his show for a visit.  And that's exactly what she did.

Nia Guzman (short blue dress), little Royalty and the half sister were escorted onto Chris' matte black tour bus right before the show so that the singer could spend some daddy-daughter time with the tiny tot.

Little Royalty is adorable.  And it's good she's getting to know her dad.

After the show, when the 9-month-old was tucked away in bed, papa Chris hit the strip club.  Of course.  Reportedly, he and Tyga rolled to V Live to drop $8,000 on Houston's finest.  Peep the vido below:

Between Chris' QT with his new baby and the tour lifestyle....he still found time to watch his ex Karrueche's Instagram account. 

Today, she posted the above pic in her itty bitty bikini while on vacay in Cancun with her bestie Christina Milian.  And his response in her comments section was priceless:

Once again...The irony of Thotty men calling their exes Thots.  Deep sigh.

Kae seemed unfazed by the audacity of it all.  And she continued on posting pics as she pleased:

She even called this one "Peen Castle".  Ha.

Christina also had her sisters there for the fun:

Things should get interesting this week....

Photos: Kae's IG/Christina's IG/Splash

When she’s not on the set of “The Real,” Tamera Mowry Housley is spending quality time with her baby boy Aden and her hubby Adam Housley. Peep the pics of the daytime tv host making her rounds at Disneyland inside….

“The Real” co-host Tamera Mowry Housley looks ready to pop. And to keep a smile on her baby boy Aden’s face, she mustered up the energy to trek it to Disneyland earlier this week for some family fun.  

A very pregnant Tamera was spotted scooting around Disneyland in California earlier this week in a scooter to make her way through the amusement park to enjoy a family day out with her son Aden and husband Adam Housley (not pictured).

The soon-to-be-mother of two rolled around in a scooter while her son and husband enjoyed the roller coasters and amusement park games. Not mad she’s rolling around in a scooter while six-months pregnant as all of this can take a toll on a woman’s body.
 

But, the fab mom eventually hopped out of the scooter, rocking her Mickey Mouse ears, to walk around with her 2-year-old to explore the happiest place on earth.

Loves it.

On Instagram, the actress shared a cute shot of Aden concetrating on whatever he was playing with on his tablet with the caption, "After a rough week. We are taking a well needed trip to Disneyland Adam even got this 6 month pregnant momma an electric scooter. Lol" Nothing like spending time with your family!

Just a few more months before the Housley baby's arrival. And it's a girl!
 

Photos: Splash/Tamera's IG

Kerry Washington was spotted on the set of "Scandal" today.  And the pics inside MAY give a little spoiler action.  Check out who's returning inside, plus Karrueche Tran is about to get her life all the way fixed -- or something like that -- by Iyanla Vanzant!  Deets inside...

Olivia Pope was back in action in L.A. today on the set of "Scandal". 

The super buttoned up look can only mean one thing -- Olivia is about her business. And she's on another case. 

We spotted Kerry Washington and the cast of "Scandal" rolling the tape today in Hollywood.  And look who else returned....equally buttoned up and ready for business:

Yep, activist Marcus Miller (played by Cornelius Smith, Jr.) from "The Lawn Chair" episode a few weeks ago.  We had an inkling then that he would return in a bigger capacity.  And based on his crisp look at that podium in front of all the press, it appears he's taking on a big role in some way.  A new Gladiator?  Running for office with Olivia as a campaign manager?  Who knows.  But we'll be waiting anxiously until it airs and we can find out...

In other TV news,

Nope, it's not a joke.  Or a spoof.  Karrueche Tran is really about to get her life fixed by Iyanla Vanzant chile.  And yes, they're talking about Chris' secret break baby situation, betrayal, and everything else. The timing of this is impeccable.

While this doesn't appear to be a regular "Fix My Life" episode, it instead seems to be a one off and exlusive sit down with Iyanla.  Rihanna had hers with Oprah, so Kae said she's going to get hers with Iyanla.  It airs next Saturday, March 28th at 8p/7c.

Kae tweeted, "its not fix my life. There's no bashing.. All positive."

We'll be watching....

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Photos: FameFlynet/OWN

There's nothing like an emotional trip home.  So Rihanna and Jim Parsons, stars of the upcoming animated film Home, popped up in Plano, Texas to give the winner of the GMA Home contest a premiere party of a lifetime.

Check it inside, and the fabulous surprise donations from the stars....

RiRi, rocking a pink PVC coat and purple dress -- both by Holly Fulton -- and Holly Fulton x Christian Louboutin heels, is still on her "modest woman" ish as she promotes her new animated film Home.  She stars as Tip, a curly haired little girl from the islands who is on a search to find her home and her mother.  And the creature she befriends along the way is voiced by Jim Parsons. 

The Disney movie teamed up with ABC's "Good Morning America," both are under the same company umbrella, to give a premiere party to one lucky person who exhibits how they give back in their hometown.  

When Cheryl Jackson of Plano was named the contest winner, Rihanna and co. booked it to Texas for a cute premiere party last night:

Cheryl created a large, growing pantry to feed those in her community who are in need, all while literally rolling out an actual red carpet for their spirits to get lifted as they visited the pantry.  She touched the stars with her passion for feeding her community, so it inspired them to give back as well.

Rihanna revealed she donated a huge amount of food to the pantry, while Jim donated $25,000 to her cause to match Dreamworks' $25,000 donation.  Sweet!

Check out their emotional time below:

Photos: Getty

Mo'Nique and her husband/manager Sidney Hicks posed for the "NOH8" campaign, raising awareness about equal rights AND their upcoming film Blackbird.  See their photos inside and find out why the Oscar-winner wants to sit down with Lee Daniels...in public.

Academy-Award winning actress Mo'Nique and her hubby Sidney Hicks are among the latest celebs to tape their mouths shut and stand for marriage, gender and human equality through the NOH8 campaign. The photoshoot (captured by Adam Bouska) plays into the promo for Mo'Nique's latest film Blackbird, in which she produces and stars.

The film focuses on a young singer (Julian Walker) coming to terms with his sexuality in a small Southern Baptist community.  It hits theaters April 24th.

Mo'Nique, Sidney and director Patrik-Ian Polk joined the entire Blackbird cast to shoot their own NOH8 pics. (see photos here).

In a joint statement about their involvement, Mo'Nique and Sidney told the Huff Post, "Let us as a world, allow others to be what they had no choice in being. We're a part of the NOH8 campaign because when you say NO to H8, what you're really saying is YES to Love."

In other news, Mo'Nique is still struggling with her "Lee Daniels" issue...in a very public way. As if the numerous interviews and headline clips weren't enough, now she wants to have a public sit-down with Lee.

Not sure what type of brown juice does Sidney has Mo' sippin at night that makes her think Lee will take time out of promoting the hottest tv show on the planet ("Empire") to discuss their issues, but she could always dial his number on a phone.

The statement came about during an interview with Hello Beautiful where Mo'Nique explained that a public conversation wouldn't leave any blurred lines regarding their "differences".

"I no longer have Lee’s phone number but would love to have a conversation with my brother, but we would have to do it publicly because the one’s we’ve had privately –when you then speak about them — you don’t tell what the real conversation was. When a person is saying, I want to do it publicly, does it sound like a person who has something to hide? I don’t bind to the A-list, I don’t bind to the elite. I’m just a regular folk from Baltimore Maryland, who’s living out her dreams. I’m a wife and a mommy and having the time of her life. That can be for the other elite folk, I’m not that."

Alright Lee Daniels.....you've got the next move.

Photos via Adam Bouska's Twitter

As much as we love the musical offerings throughout the hit Hip Hop drama series “Empire,” it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting solo albums from the Lyon brothers…at least not yet. Find out what Jussie Smollet and Bryshere Gray said about working on their solo albums, when they'll be released and a few tidbits about the finale episode inside….

We’re hours away from the two-hour season finale of the highly successful FOX series “Empire.” And we are anxiously waiting to see what bombs are dropped during the season 1 finale. You KNOW some ish is going to down!

A huge part of the hip hopera and what helps make the show such a success is the musical offerings in each episode, produced by superproducer Timbaland.  And that includes “Drip, drop, drip dripptey, drop.” Ha!

If you haven’t heard, Jussie Smollett is a budding R&B singer (inking a deal with Columbia Records recently) and Byshere “Yazz the Greatest” Gray is an up-and-coming rapper. So now the question is…will the guys be releasing any solo albums soon? The short answer: No! But, don't fret. Solo albums are on their agenda, possibly for next year.  Right now, though, they’re totally focused on the show.

“As far as the albums, we’re in the thick of promoting the Empire soundtrack,” Jussie Smollett tells TheYBF.com during a call this week.

“But, the albums will have to be sometime next year because we do this promotional tour and then we go straight into filming season 2 come early summer. I’ll be writing and recording in between, but there’s not necessarily a lot of time. We’ll be in the thick of recording music for season 2. As far as a joint tour [for the both of them], that’ll probably have to be next year. They’ll be little spot dates here and there.”

Bryshere then chimed in on the call saying a solo album is not even on his radar right now.  “Our schedules are crazy," the 21-year-old tells TheYBF.com.  "To be honest, I’m not really focused on dropping an album. I’m not focused on that right now.”
 

In the meantime, you can cop the “Empire” soundtrack available for download on iTunes right now.

As for what’s next for Jamal and his new on-screen beau Ryan in the season finale? Jussie spilled, “Jamal is not done with Ryan yet. There’s a desk involved, there’s some loving involved and they’re not done. It’s not necessarily a huge storyline in the finale, but there is a huge moment. My baby [daughter Lola] is no longer living with me so I guess they can at least have sex.”

Oh!

And who are the guys’ dream guest stars for season 2? Jussie revealed he would like to work with Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Brandy, while Bryshere revealed he would love to shoot scenes with Rihanna, Queen Latifah and Madonna. Guess we will have to wait until season 2 to see if any of their picks make it on the show. 

Yesterday, Jussie and Bryshere hit up a CD signing in NYC for the show’s newly released soundtrack. A slew of fans braved the frigid weather to get a chance to meet the stars and get their own autographed copy of the album. One guy even dressed his dog up and brought him along for the fun. Ha! 

The season 1 two-hour finale of "Empire" kicks off tonight at 8pm ET on FOX. Get ready!
 

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The Miller family returned to New Orleans to film scenes from their upcoming family-centered reality show.  Check out Master P, Romeo and & Cymphonique inside....

Yesterday, Master P, the legendary founder and CEO of No Limit Records, returned to the 5-0-4 to shoot scenes from his forthcoming reality show.

While we have not been given specifics about the show (possible network, air dates), we are sure that the show will focus on his entire family (his nine kids) and will deal with the nasty custody battle that broke out between him and spouse Sonja (she was "accused" of having a nasty drug habit).

Master P's hot son Romeo (who also competed on season 12 of "DWTS") was also down in N.O. shooting with the fam.  Over on the 'Gram, folks often attack Romeo for posting pics of his white girlfriend Toneata Morgan (a MISS USA hopeful).  We're sure she'll pop up in the series at some point and bring a level of drama.

Daughter Cymphonique, who starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom "How to Rock" and has her own recording career, hit N.O. for the shoot as well.

While we aren't sure what type of drama Cymphonique will bring to the table, we can't wait to meet 14-Year-Old Itali Miller. You'll recall that she went "missing" last year and sparked a nationwide Twitter frenzy amongst her father's famous celebrity friends and fans.  With all the "Miller" drama, we hope it makes them stronger as a unit. 

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Porsha Williams had her “pretty on fleek” while lunching in L.A. yesterday. Yeah, we likely won't use that phrase anymore.  Peep her pics and find out what she said about dating a rich African prince inside….

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and Dish Nation host Porsha Williams is currently on vacay on the west coast. And chick is living it up enjoying the warm weather and fine dining the City of Angels has to offer.  She seemingly has also made friends with a paprazzo.

The reality star met up with a few of her girls at The Ivy in West Hollywood for an afternoon girl session filled with alcoholic beverages and good eats. Chick squeezed into the tightest pair of denim jeans she could find paired with a white lace bodice top (the same top "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" star Diamond Strawberry was spotted in recently) and gray suede heels.

The radio host and reality star shared a few laughs with her friends during their chat.

And she clearly enjoyed her drink.

Before trekking it to Hollywood, Porsha appeared on “The Steve Harvey Show” where she set the record straight about whether she was dating a rich African prince. You know, it seems everyone on RHOA is “dating” an African prince. She spilled,

“I’m in the public eye and I haven’t told everybody who I’m dating, so they have me dating everybody. I just think it’s funny, I laugh at it. I’m successful. People see me with nice things and I’m doing well for myself. I don’t know. I guess that causes them to guess. For the right guy who treats me well and supports me, I might say ‘Whatever you would like’ I just might! [laughs]”
 

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Well, there you have it.

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There's nothing like a dose of fabness to freshen up your day!  Check out First Lady Michelle Obama's grand arrival into Tokyo this morning inside...

Hello, gorgeous!  FLOTUS Michelle Obama stepped off of Air Force One at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo today.  And she was a vision in a spring-read yellow printed long sleeved full skirted dress by Kenzo.  Despite missing the trip to the city last year with her Presidential husband, Mrs. O made her way to Japan's capital solo.

But the trip isn't just to show off her amazing style.  Mrs. Obama plans to announce, along with Japan's First Lady Akie Abe, the Let Girls Learn initiative, a partnership supporting girls' education. The two will also meet with Japanese university students and even Youtuber Michelle Phan will accompany FLOTUS on the trip.

The next stop for our fabulous First Lady: A visit to Cambodia, which will make her the first sitting First Lady to visit the country.  Cambodia has a reputation for ruthless child prostitution and human trafficking, so Mrs. Obama is bringing her campaign to the country in an effort to push for education for girls.

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An "exclusive" photo of Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx holding hands with Katie Holmes (the ex-wife of his friend and former co-star Tom Cruise) hit the web and has folks all in a tizzy.  Are they dating?  Hooking up? Getting it in?  What's it all about Jamie? 

 

Oh.... What do we have here? While rumors started swirling last month that #JamieFoxx and #KatieHolmes have started dating, this is the first pic of he twosome together...and holding hands. So do you believe they're dating....or do you think there's an explanation for all of this?

Somewhere around the world, Tom Cruise is singing "These BROS ain't loyal."  Because in 2004, Tom and Jamie Foxx shared a worldwide bro-mance as they trekked from North America to Europe and beyond, promoting their blockbuster flick Collateral. 

During this jaunt, Jamie befriend Tom's wife (now ex-wife) Katie Holmes.  Fast forward to THIS WEEK and Katie and Jamie, who is getting back into music, are on the cover of US Weekly which claims to have exclusive deets about their "secret" romance.  And now, there's the pic (above) of the two holding hands! 

Last month, rumors swirled about these two possibly being an item. But there was no proof...then. 

It's Hollywood, however, and this is all speculation. For all we know, these two could just be working on a film together.  Who knows...

US WEEKLY claims the twosome started off as a fling in August of 2013 (after a party in East Hampton), then it became more romantic. It should be noted that the picture above was taken in February.  One source claims to the mag, "Jamie is someone she can trust and have fun with. She's getting everything from Jamie that she didn't get with Tom."  Another insider said Jaime refers to her as "my girl."

The new issue (on stands now) also says most of their intimate time is spent at Jamie's place in the Santa Monica Mountains.  And he's "cut his roster" of ladies.  Also, PEOPLE reports that Katie recently moved into a new California home with her eight-year-old daughter Suri, and she drops by Jamie's nearby house 'often.'

Sips tea....
 

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