Jay-Z's high profile friends Rihanna, Usher & Kanye West have changed their Twitter avatars in support of his latest business venture. And Beyonce isin on it too!  Get deets on Hova's forthcoming announcement inside...

Today is the launch of Jay Z's TIDAL streaming service and there's a huge announcement coming Monday afternoon (TheYBF.com will be streaming the event). And over on Twitter, you'll notice some of your favorite artists tweeting their support and turning Twitter turquoise blue.

As we told you in a previous post, TIDAL is the next step in the evolution of streaming.  It's a global entertainment streaming service and artist hub that delivers high-fidelity streaming music along with exclusive content, editorial, experiences and merchandise. Jay acquired the company for $56 Million earlier this year.  And of course, his friend Taylor Swift has already uploaded all her music to TIDAL.

Here's what some of his other friends are saying...

Check back with TheYBF.com to watch the live event here at 5PMET.

Photos via Rihanna/Beyonce/Usher/Kanye West Twitter

Rihanna's latest movie project, HOME, cleaned up at the box office with $54 Million in receipts this weekend. And Kevin Hart's"Get Hard" came in at a respectable #2 with $34 Million. Also, there's a new host for "The Daily Show."  Deets inside....

Over the weekend, Rihanna's fans answered her track "Bitch Better Have My Money" at the box office.   Rihanna's fans (and several families) took their coins and flocked to theaters in North America with $54 million earned for the DreamWorks Animation feature HOME.

Overseas, the film took in $48.2 million for an early worldwide total of $102.2 million. Domestically, HOME prevented Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart's comedy Get Hard from debuting at #1, but the film still came in at No. 2 with $34.6 million - it's the largest R-rated opening for both stars.

Congrats to Rihanna and Kevin for a good weekend. Watch her performance of #BBHMM here.

Meet Trevor Noah...... 

Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" has tapped South African comedian and newly minted correspondent Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart.

News about the 31-year-old's ascent to the host's chair was delivered via The New York Times. When he learned he'd gotten the gig, he told the paper, "You don't believe it for the first few hours. You need a stiff drink, and then unfortunately you're in a place where you can't really get alcohol."

Trevor has appeared on several American talk shows including Leno and Letterman and starred in a Showtime stand-up special "Trevor Noah: African American," in 2013. He's the son of a black South African mother and a white Swiss father, and talks about his mixed-race heritage in his comedy.

In a statement Comedy Central president Michele Ganelesssaid, “Trevor Noah is an enormous talent. He has an insightful and unique point of view, and most importantly, is wickedly funny.” 

Via Twitter, Trevor saluted his predecessor Jon saying, 

Check him out live:

Photo Getty/Byron Keulemans/Comedy Central

Robin Thicke was spotted with his new girlfriend and his son Julian on a grocery run in Hollywood over the weekend. Peep their candids, plus pics of The Game’s ex-fiancée Tiffney Cambridge with her kids at Sundy Carter’s Easter egg hunt inside….

Robin Thicke appears to be in good spirits after this tumultuous year. Over the weekend, the 38-year-old R&B crooner was spotted grocery shopping at Bristol Farms with his 4-year-old son Julian and his new 20-year-old girlfriend April Love Geary in Hollywood. Yep, Robin has a new chick since reaching a property settlement and custody agreement (including child and spousal support) with his soon-to-be ex-wife Paula Patton earlier this month.

The “Blurred Lines” singer is kicking off the spring season with a fresh start after reportedly selling his Hollywood Hills for about $4.9 million, making an almost $2 million profit. He could use the extra cash since he (and Pharrell) have to cough up $7.3 million to pay Marvin Gaye’s estate after he was found guilty for copyright infringement over his 2013 hit “Blurred Lines.”

It’s being reported Robin and his new chick have been dating since November of last year, one month after Paula officially filed for divorce. Well, since their divorce will be finalized on April 14th, guess there’s no need to keep her under wraps.

Elsewhere....

“Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Sundy Carter, who recently filed a police report against co-stars Draya& Malaysia Pargo, put together a Sunday Funday event for her daughter Kennedy Carter at Balboa Park in Encino, CA yesterday. The reality mom threw a huge Easter egg hunt for her daughter and friends complete with games, giveaways, face painting and more. She also gave away gift cards to less fortunate families. Her friend/reality star Tiffney Cambridge came out to support.

The Game’s ex-fiancée brought their cute kids Harlem and Cali along for the Easter egg madness. A few days ago, Tiffney's ex was spotted lunching with model Chantel Jeffries (who has dated DeSean Jackson and was linked to Justin Bieber). We wonder what she thinks about it...or if she even cares.

Cuties Kennedy & Cali stopped to pose it up. They are too adorable.

And Cali had some fun hitting a piñata hoping to get to the goodies inside.

Sundy captioned,"The dynamic trio won the scavenger hunt! @littlemisscalidream @ilovetiffney cutest thing ever!"

Fun times. 

Photos: Splash/FameFlynet/@sundycarter_

After hitting the stage to perform her new track “B*tch Better Have My Money” for the first time, Rihanna, still dressed in her performance ensemble, hit up her fave eatery in L.A. Peep her dinner pics and get the break down on her tribute to Lil Kim inside….

Last night, Rihanna hit the stage at the iHeartRadio Music Awards to perform her new track “B*tch Better Have My Money” for the first time. (If you missed her performance, you can check it out HERE).

After rocking out to her trap-inspired track, the Pop princess trekked it to one of her fave eateries Giorgio Baldi (still dressed in her performance attire) in Santa Monica. As she made her way inside, she stopped to snap a few flicks with adoring fans.

As for her look of the evening, the CFDA Fashion icon rocked a money green Versace fur coat from the Fall 2015 collection, a black Adam Selman dress underneath, money green Versace thigh high patent boots, Versace sunglasses and an oversized green and gold Versace choker around her neck.

It appears the Bajan beauty was paying homage to raptress Lil Kim, channeling the looks from Kimmy’s “Crush On You” video:

A few days before she hit the iHeartRadio stage, Rih hinted at her vintage tribute posting up a throwback pic of Kim with the hashtag #BBHMM:
 

Nice. 

Kimmy was made aware of Rih's performance tribute and retweeted a few tweets sent her way from fans:

Loved @rihanna& her homage 2 @LilKim! Shall I proceed? #yes, indeed! #BBHMM#Rihanna#RihannaNavy#RihannaiHeartAwards#new#music#yas

— Michael Weferling (@Michael_Wef) March 30, 2015

@LilKim@rihanna GAVE ME CRUSH ON YOU SO MUCH LOVE I LOVE THIS YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS pic.twitter.com/qPx58MHTfC

— doinitwaybig_ (@berttoJRR) March 30, 2015

Rihanna slayed with her @LilKim tribute! #queenB#lilkim

— selina kyle (@SelinaKyleUK) March 30, 2015

All love from the Queen Bee.

After dinner, Rih and her friends enjoyed some extra curricular activities, which involved "Mary Jane" and a mini Instagram photo shoot:

Fun times.

So...about Rihanna's Lil Kim tribute......

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Photos: FameFlynet/Rihanna's IG/Melissa's IG

Thanks to the success of "Empire", the exes of stars Terrence Howard and Tasha Smith are expected to see nice paydays.  Deets inside...

Mo' money...Mo' problems....

Being tied to the hit show "Empire" is bittersweet for stars Terrence Howard and Tasha Smith.  Thanks to bad breakups, both are having to pay out large sums of cash to exes.

We've been keeping you up to date about the nasty battle between Why Did I Get Married star Tasha Smith and her ex Keith Douglas. A few months ago, a judge ordered her to pay him $50K while financial terms were sorted out and now...we've got that update.  Thanks to her success in Hollywood, Tasha has to cough up nearly $7k/month in spousal support to Keith. The only sweet spot (outside of peace of mind) is that Keith had to return Tasha's Mercedes to her.

When Season 2 of "Empire" starts taping, she'll be able to swap sob stories with Terrence.  His ex-wife Michelle Howard (who already gets $5,800 per month in spousal support) has filed new paperwork.  Thanks to what was worked out during their divorce (he's already remarried and expecting a kid), Michelle gets 21% of anything Terrence made over $62,500 in the first 3 months of this year. TMZdid the math and since Terrence pulls in $125k per episode (and 3 episodes were shot this year) Michelle is owed $65k.

We can safely say that Keith and Michelle are VERY happy with the success of their ex-partners. 

Photo via Tasha Smith's Instagram

Two of our favorite ladies of the small screen were spotted out and about, working diligently on their projects.  Find out what Meagan and Tracee were up to inside...

Meagan Good was seen on the set of her new tv movie 'Minority Report' in Toronto, Canada today.  We told you about the project earlier which is billed as the sequel to the Steven Spielberg's 2002 movie Minority Report. In the new FOX film, detective Lara Vega (Meagan Good) who  hooks up with a psychic to help solve crime in D.C.

Also, Meagan shot a new tv pilot named "Mr. Robinson" about a musician (Craig Robinson) who's adjusting to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school.  Meagan plays a character named Victoria Wavers. We'll let you know if the show gets picked up.

In New York City....

This morning, we spotted Tracee Ellis Ross walking through Times Square on her way to a taping for "GMA."

It was a busy weekend for Tracee who also co-hosted Black Girls Rock! for the fourth time.  The ABC "Black-ish" star co-hosted alongside fellow ABC actress, "American Crime" star Regina King.

Tracee interviewed with Robin Roberts who asked her to talk about her online persona T-Murda.  You'll recall, TheYBF.com is credited with bestowing that moniker on Tracee!  She said, "There's all these rap songs that you sing along to in the car. You're not sure what you're saying but all of a sudden I'm saying am I saying something offensive. Is this something I need to know what I'm singing. I started looking up the lyrics and started videotaping myself and discovered I think I may have a rap talent."

During their chat, Tracee also explained why she accepted the role on Black-ish.  "It's one of the things that drew me to the role. We're a loving family. I think that's one of the beautiful lessons of the show that all of these differing opinions and ideas and somehow even though you might all disagree about the way things should go or look or whatever, you find your way back" 

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"Black Girls Rock!" will air Sunday, April 5th at 7/6c on BET.

Photos via INFPhoto//INFphoto.com/PacificCoastNews

Porsha Williams is taking her personality to the pages of Upscale Magazine as the covergirl for their April 2015 issue. Also, Paula Patton is opening up about life after divorcing Robin Thicke and what life is like being a working mother. More inside…

Dish Nation host and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams got pretty for UPSCALE magazine’s April 2015 issue, giving off a little Southern Belle tease. She took to Instagram to express her excitement saying,"Avail Now my New Cover & 8 page Layout for @UpScaleMagazine Thank you for making me the April 2015 #CoverGirl! #Blessed #DishNation #Rhoa"

In the cover story, the granddaughter of activist Hosea Williams talked about overcoming being bullied in grade school over the way she looked to now having to defend who she really is over her beauty. She recalled how kids in school would tease her for being skinny and having big tetth and would pull her hair because it was long. She said,

“My outside beauty wasn’t always so pretty, though. I went to school in DeKalb County and I was bullied all through elementary and junior high for being super skinny with big teeth, and, believe it or not, other black girls would tease me and pull my hair because it was long.”

Now, the reality star feels comfortable in her skin and has accepted who she is, flaws and all. She said although it may appear that she is ditzy on camera, there is more to her than what people see on television. She spilled,

“It’s funny, but not, that I can feel so confident in my own skin, even with my flaws. But my looks have warranted a general consensus that I’m ditzy or an airhead, thanks to the show. It’s meant for entertainment, so I get it. But off camera, being the doors of my office, it’s a different story.”

So who is Porsha? When asked who does she see when she looks in the mirror, she said,

“When I look in the mirror, I see a survivor. I’ve been in abusive relationships, been shamed because of my looks and been damned because of my confidence. I see a woman who owns who she is. I’m proud of myself, who I am and who I represent. I can be put to the test, and I always emerge more resilient each time. I speak a lot of positivity daily, because I do believe in the power of the tongue. So, even if I do see a blemish or a pudge, I’m ok with it. Really.”
 

Below are a few shots from her spread:

Dress: Victoria Beckham; Jewelry: Tassels

Dress: CUSHNIE et OCHS; Jewelry: Tassels

Dress: Stella McCartney & Azzedina Alaia; Earrings: Tassels

Hot.

On television....

YBF starlet Paula Patton is a single lady now (her divorce finalizes on April 14th) and she’s back to work. She now has a new normal and, although tough at times, she seems ready to accept the change and continue to push forward.

While her ex-husband has moved on to a new relationship, the 39-year-old actress is focused on her acting career.  She's gearing up for the release of a new fantasy-action film Warcraft (2016) and she has landed a lead role in the upcoming series “Runner.” Added to her already full plate, she has an upcoming documentary in the works, Women Hyphenated.

The fab mom stopped by “The Meredith Vieira Show” where she opened up about accepting her new life and some of the tough things her 4-year-old son Julian has communicated since she has returned to the Hollywood scene. She dished to the daytime co-host that it has taken her some time to get use to her new world, but she’s learning to embrace it. Paula also admits to feeling a little “mommy’s guilt” for having to leave her baby boy for a gig, an emotion most moms feel when they get back to working on their careers.

Below are the highlights:

Meredith: We are back with Paula Patton and you went through a very public breakup with Robin Thicke and everybody wants to know how you're doing?

Paula: You know I’m doing really well. It’s been a long year and a lot of challenges but I’ve grown quite a bit and just getting used to change.

Meredith: That’s the hardest thing of all just accepting the new reality.

Paula: Absolutely it is and embrace it and just be thankful for everything I do have. I live in a place of gratitude and growing up in many ways I think, I moved from my parents hosue to moving in with Robin, and now I’m like becoming an adult at this old age. I’m really like a real woman now.

Meredith: Kids sometimes say things that really get to you and your son said something to you recently that I think a lot of working moms have had said to them and it’s a tough one. What did he say to you?

Paula: It is true. Really, I took a lot of time off to be with him and then I had to pack for a trip because I had to go to work and he said, 'Mommy I don’t want you to go to work.’ It’s the challenge of being a working mother and it’s the first time he ever said that to me because I did work when he was a baby but now he is more aware of everything, so what are you going to do? It’s sort of the trials and tribulations of being a woman. Right?

Meredith: After you said that and then walked away.

Paula: I cried. I called my mom and I cried and she said, ‘Darling, I had to work. We all hear that.’
 

Peep the clips below:

Photos: UPSCALE/The Meredith Show

In today's "couples" roundup, where have Meek Mill & Nicki Minaj as well as French Montana and Khloe Kardashian in Miami.  Also, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart dined out in LA. Pics inside...

Saturday night, rapper French Montana joined Funk Master Flex to host a Hennessy V.S party for Miami Music Week at Dream Nightclub.

French arrived through a back entrance around 2:15am, with date Khloe Kardashian.

Diddy's son Justin (above) arrived shortly after with his entourage and was escorted to the VIP. Funk Master Flex spun several of French's songs and French even grabbed the mic and performed from his section.

The Next night....

Meek Mill hosted the Hennessy V.S Sunday party at Cafe Iguana.

He hit the club around 2am with girlfriend Nicki Minaj (shown atop with DJ Khalid).  The twosome are really big on PDA.  When Meek hit up her Paris tour stop a few days ago, they got real cutesy on stage.  Back at Iguana, the crowd went wild when Nicki hit the building and she even posed for pics with fans.

During the night, Meek performed four of his popular hits and a new song on his upcoming album.

In LA... 

Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart dined at the Griddle restaurant in Hollywood.

It's rumored that J LO and Casper never broke up (a few weeks ago) and this was all a stunt to hype her movie The Boy Next Door.  Well, J Lo isn't commenting about the rumors but we're happy to report her latest film HOME is atop the box office with a $54 Million intake over the weekend!

Photos via WENN/Splash/www.ExclusiveAccess.Net

Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen are set to host the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.  Deets inside and find out about NBC's "The Wiz" reboot..

Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced that the “2015 Billboard Music Awards” will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 8pm ET.

The hosts are supermodel Chrissy Teigen and Furious 7 star Ludacris (who returns to host for the second consecutive year). He's also dropping his 8th studio album, “Ludaversal” tomorrow.

In a statement, Chrissy said, "If my extensive collection of all 53 ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ compilations is any indication, I am both qualified and honored to join Ludacris in hosting this amazing show that spotlights the best music and artists of the year.”

We admit...she's very funny. Luda added,“I had so much fun hosting the Billboard Music Awards last year and I can’t wait to be back!”

The “2015 Billboard Music Awards” finalists will be announced on Tuesday, April 7 on GMA and we'll keep you posted about the performers once their names are revealed.

Coming soon...

On the heels of their highly rated productions of “The Sound of Music Live!" and “Peter Pan Live!,” NBC plans to follow the yellow brick road to “The Wiz.”

An announcement came earlier today revealing that the special will air on Thursday, Dec. 3.  “The Wiz” will be co-produced by Cirque du Soleil’s new stage theatrical division. After the television event, the musical will make its Broadway revival for the 2016-17 season, also presented by Cirque du Soleil.

Scott Zeiger, president and managing director of Cirque du Soleil’s new theatrical division said, “We are delighted that NBC and Cirque du Soleil will present ‘The Wiz. It’s a musical I have wanted to produce for years, and it’s the perfect show to present under the new Cirque du Soleil Theatrical banner.”

Casting for both projects was not announced.

Photos via Getty

Over the weekend, TheYBF.com tipped you off about an upcoming show starring frenemies NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak-Biermann. And now BRAVO is confirming the news and has released the working title, “NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches." Also, OXYGEN has given Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas her own docu-series. Deets inside….

On Saturday, TheYBF.com exclusively reportedabout an new reality series starring friends-turned-enemies-turned-friends again NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak-Biermann. And now, BRAVO has confirmed the news (along with the ladies) and have revealed the working title.

After publicly reconciling on “Watch What Happens Live” back in December, the ladies are now gearing up to bring their crazy, rollercoaster friendship to a brand new reality show. We told you the show would be serving up a Thelma and Louise road trip tease and that was also confirmed.

Per the press release, the ladies will drive out of their comfort zones and across the country to discover America on a one-of-a-kind adventure. The road to L.A. may be paved with good intentions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t occasionally drive each other crazy. NeNe and Kim together non-stop? You know they’re going to get into it.
 

The ladies took to social media to announce their new projects. NeNe captioned, " IT'S OFFICIALLY @kimzolciakbiermann and I have our own spin off show only on #BRAVO! We announced it today in New York City with our entire Bravo & True Entertainment family. Thank you for believing in us we are about to hit The Road To Riches."

Kim happily announced,"It's OFFICIAL!!! My girl @neneleakes and I are doing a show together! We are in NYC today together and made the BIG announcement!! We are so excited for " Road to Riches #dontbetardyfortheBiermann's #BRAVO"

And, of course, their hubbies were there to support their new venture. NeNe's husband Gregg Leakes and Kim's hubby Kroy Biermann came out to NYC to be with their significant others for the big reveal. The Biermanns have plenty to celebrate as they will also be starring in brand new  season of “Don’t Be Tardy."

Along with NeNe & Kim’s new series, there are a host of new shows coming to BRAVO. Below are a few:

“Married to Medicine Houston”

The popular franchise heads to the largest medical community in the country for "Married to Medicine Houston." These diverse and driven young doctors and wives of physicians look like they have it all— educated, sexy and at the top of their game. But peel back the layers and you will see that new obstacles might threaten their momentum. After punishing years of sacrifice and putting life on hold, how they navigate marriage, children, family and social pressure will either derail their promising careers or prove that they can have it all. Produced by Fremantle North America and developed by Purveyors of Pop with Matt Anderson and Nate Green serving as Executive Producers.

“Ladies of Dallas” (working title)
From glamorous galas to scintillating scandals, and supersized spending habits, life in the elite tier of the Dallas social scene is hard to crack, and even harder to maintain. Whether driven by vanity, personal validation, or career advancement, these Lone Star ladies all share the same goal- to climb the social ladder and stay on top. Produced by Goodbye Pictures with Rich Bye and Andrew Hoegl serving as Executive Producers.

Coming to OXYGEN....

Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas will star (and executive produce) in a brand new docu-series documenting her road to the upcoming 2016 Olympics with the working titled “Douglas Family Gold”. After becoming the first African-American to win the individual all-around gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, the young athlete is ready to repeat history in her quest for some more gold.

Here’s a synopsis of the show below:

Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas stunned the world in 2012 by becoming the first African American in history to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Summer Olympics. Behind her meteoric rise was a supportive family willing to sacrifice everything for years to help her dream. Now 19, Gabby is ready to do it all over again in hopes of making it back to the medal podium in 2016. The bi-coastal Douglas family shuttles between California and Ohio to support Gabby’s training regimen while also juggling their own lives. Her brother John is the family's second Olympic hopeful in track and field, while devoted sisters Arie and Joy are eager to blaze their own paths. “Momager” Natalie keeps this tight-knit family in-check, knowing regardless of what happens, “Team Douglas” has already won gold.

Nick Cannon and his NCredible Entertainment company (along with Michael Goldman) will be brining a new reality series to OXYGEN tentatively titled, “The Hustle.” Peep what we can expect below:

This coming-of-age series follows the dynamic and hard-working assistants to successful entrepreneurs and entertainers. With blood, sweat and tears, these ambitious 20-somethings are willing to do whatever it takes to learn the ropes one step at a time so they can climb the ranks. These assistants are exposed to a life of privilege at work, traveling on private jets and attending lavish red carpet events, however, at the end of the day, they struggle just to pay rent and find time for their own personal lives.

And a new show “Preachers of Atlanta” will be joining the franchise. Here's what we can expect:

Atlanta is not only the home to fast cars, sprawling mansions and the southern elite, but a new generation of up-and-coming preachers who are superstars of the pulpit. The third installation from the popular franchise, “Preachers of Atlanta” documents the lives of the city’s young elite mega-pastors as they focus on the daily struggles and triumphs as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers and friends, while also maintaining their duties as men and women of God.

Also, “Sisterhood of Hip Hop” will returning for season two. Set your DVRs!
 

Photos: Nene's IG/Kim's IG

Jay Z launched his TIDAL music streaming service today in NYC. And we have the pics of Kanye West, Beyonce, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Usher, J Cole and more in attendance. Check them out inside....

Today, Jay Z made history with the launch of his brand new music streaming service TIDAL, with the backing of his celeb friends (and family), including his wife Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Usher, J. Cole and more.

TIDAL is the next step in the evolution of streaming. It's a global entertainment streaming service and artist hub that delivers high-fidelity streaming music along with exclusive content, editorial, experiences and merchandise. Jay acquired the company for $56 Million earlier this year.

The YBF folks gathered at the Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City today for the official launch of the new service. New mom (for the 2nd time) Alicia Keys took the podium to talk about the first ever artist owned global music and entertainment platform, which she dubbed, "the beginning of a whole new era."

The "Girl On Fire" singer said TIDAL will be a place to connect artist and fans where the artists will deliver exclusive experiences for their fans. It will be a destination to discover new music and it's main goal is to preserve the way we consume music.

Bey hit the stage in a LaQuan Smith SS15 jumpsuit for the event. We feelin' it?

During the event, we learned everyone standing on the stage are part owners of the company. The full list of owners include: Jay Z, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, Madonna, Daft Punk, Calvin Harris, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Jack White, Jason Aldean, Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire and Deadmau5. Now we know why they all turned their social media profiles blue.

Following A. Keys' speech, each owner came forward to sign the declaration to make it all official.

Check it:

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Afterwards...

Alicia, Nicki & Bey got silly, making faces and snapping pics. Ha!

And of course, Nicki's boo Meek Mill wasn't far behind.

BONUS:

Peep this behind-the-scenes look at the making of TIDAL below:

Photos: Getty/Nicki's IG

In today’s Instagram round up, we have a flawless magazine cover from Lupita Nyong'o, flicks of Ciara making rounds in NYC, Lil Wayne& Mannie Fresh performing in Miami and much more. Peep the pics inside….

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is slaying yet another magazine cover. And she is giving us all of our life!

The Kenyan beauty is looking effortlessly flawless on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s May 2015 issue, shot by photographer Alexi Lumbromirski. The sneak peek is the subscribers’ cover, which features the YBF actress rocking a white floral Fendi dress oozing gorgeousness. Pure perfection.

Once the cover story surfaces, we will definitely bring it to you.

Mom Ciara was on a solo run today (sans Baby Future) serving "tomboy chic" as she made her rounds in NYC. Chick rocked a nude suede Theory jacket and shorts, paired with a black Versace tee and lace-up Giuseppe Zanotti boots. Do we love it?

"Instant Mom" star Tia Mowry Hardrict spent her Sunday Funday with her pregnant twin sister/ "The Real" co-host Tamera Mowry Housley, her son Cree and her nephew Aden. The clan snapped "us-ies" and shared many laughs. Fun times.

R&B singer and reality star Tamar Braxton & Vince Herbert's son Logan was too freakin' adorable in his "grown man" attire. Tamar posted the kiddie cuteness on the 'gram today.

"Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union kept it cute for her Sunday Funday festivities in a fedora and lace shirt.

Over the weekend, Lil Wayne and Mannie Freshreunited in Miami for the Red Bull Guest House show. Wayne performed a few of his hits including “Ms. Officer,” “I’m Going In” and dropped his verse from Nicki Minaj’s “Only.” After his set, he told the concertgoers he will be releasing his new Free Weezy Album sometime next month.

Lil Wayne's ex-wife Toya Wright spent her weekend on a girls' getaway in Jamaica with her sister to keep her mind clear of her current martial issues with her husband MempHitz:

She captioned, "Because I have a sister....I will always have a friend. #sistersvacay #Jamaica #dunnsriverfall" How nice. The former reality star will be releasing a new book soon titled, "How To Lose A Husband."

Kanye West popped up at Travis Scott's sold-out show in L.A. on Saturday. He captioned,"KANYE SURVIVED. THE RODEO"

Detroit rapper Dej Loaf celebrated her grandmother's 90th birthday with family yesterday.

Former "Basketball Wives: Miami" star Evelyn Lozada has landed her own reality show, starring her life with her fiance/ professional baseball player Carl Crawford, her daughter Shaniece Lozada and her baby boy Carl Leo Jr. The show will be coming to the OWN Network in July, so she and her daughter had some fun in the OWN offices today, posing it up in front of the "O."

Oh...and Ashanti's sister Shia Douglas is doing a little pre-birthday celebrating with some wild birthday behavior. Shia, her big sis Ashanti, her boyfriend Slow Bucks and a group of her friends are living it up on a yacht off the coast of Miami. Yes, based on the pic above, you can see what type of shenanigans are going down.
 

Peep a few clips from the birthday madness below:

 

Somewhere in the middle of Miami's ocean.... @liltuneshi #preTurnup Yacht Party!! Big s/o to my bro @official_flo who always comes thru!!! #lobstertailsWereCrazzzyyy!!! @slowbucks Lonzo the girlz & everybody else lol! #tuneshi26 #Miami

A video posted by Ashanti (@ashanti) on Mar 30, 2015 at 10:35am PDT

 

Somewhere deeper in the middle of Miami's ocean.... @liltuneshi #preTurnup Yacht Party!! Big s/o to my bro @official_flo who always comes thru @slowbucks @bucksy_luciano @_quayyyy @charliesangelll Lonzo dj Kronik & the girlz #tuneshi26 #Miami

A video posted by Ashanti (@ashanti) on Mar 30, 2015 at 10:53am PDT

 

Somewhere even deeper in the middle of Miami's ocean... (I know it's the Atlantic it's called sarcasm) @liltuneshi #preTurnup Yacht Party!! Big s/o to my bro @official_flo who always comes thru @slowbucks @bucksy_luciano @_quayyyy @charliesangelll Lonzo dj Kronik & the girlz #tuneshi26 #Miami

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Well alright.

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On today's episode of "The Real" Tina Campbell talks about going ham on her cheating hubby's car and co-host Adrienne Bailon does a tribute to Selena - her first performance in six years!  Watch the videos inside...

A few months ago we talked about sister act Mary Mary's reality show and the troubled marriage of star Tina Campbell.  Today on "The Real" Tina chats it up about what really went down when she found out her husband was cheating and how she took out her frustrations on his car.  She didn't use a gun...but she had a hammer!  

Tamar Braxton: Now, Tina, I’m feeling like you saying “sorta kinda, girl,” ’cause you know last season we saw some infidelities in your marriage…

Tina Campbell: Yeah.

Tamar Braxton: [Continued] …you know, that came to light. And this season, ahem [takes her glasses off] … I gotta take my glasses off for this. This is some real true tea. It looked like you done shot up the man’s car! Did you do that, girl?!

Tina Campbell: I did not shoot up the man … First of all, I don’t own a weapon. I ain’t rented no weapon. I ain’t borrowed no weapon. But when you are angry and when you are enraged, you go get a hammer and you get some scissors and you go crazy and so that’s what I did.

Jeannie Mai: You do what you gotta do!

Tamar Braxton: Well.

Loni Love: I’m from Detroit, them look like bullets.

Tina Campbell on Destroying Her Husband’s Car:

Adrienne Bailon performs for the first time in six years!  It's a big feat for the co-host who pays tribute to her idol Selena with an emotional performance of “I Could Fall in Love.” Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, also appears and sings the praises of Jennifer Lopez for playing the role of her sister so well in the film Selena.

Adrienne Honors Selena with ‘I Could Fall in Love’ Performance

Photos via Paramount

Azealia Banks has released the visuals for her track “Ice Princess”. Get into it inside….

Harlem raptress Azealia Banks is back with a futuristic video for her track "Ice Princess", following her fan interactive video “Wallace.”

You’ll recall the controversy she sparked last month when she posted behind-the-scenes pics on the set of her donning "whiteface" as she transformed into an ice princess using the hashtag #whiteface. Typical Azealia.

In the We Are Monkeys-directed clip, Azealia turns into a frosted Medusa queen as she goes to war with her army in tow. She flies through the glacial sky on the back of a snake before taking down her enemy and reigns supreme. “Ice Princess” is the latest single from her debut album Broke With Expensive Taste.

Peep her arctic visuals below:
 

Rihanna's BFF Melissa Forde has a new line of bucket hats and there was a huge launch party yesterday.  Watch the "turn up" inside...

While Madonna, Beyonce and Alicia Keys were across town launching TIDAL for Jay Z, Melissa Forde was busy launching a line of bucket hats over at Opening Ceremony.

M. Dollas launch didn't pack the star power of TIDAL but her bestie Rihanna (who attended both) didn't miss out on the chance to support her dear friend.

She twerked...

She drank...

She pouted...

She posed...

On the front steps of Opening Ceremony....

It was a full on fashion show as the "FourFiveSeconds" singer modeled Mel's hat collection in a bra, daisy dukes and oversized jacket full of doodles.

The week has started out very well for Rihanna, she's got the number one movie in the country and her single #BBHMM stole the show at the iHeartRadio Awards.  And now her bestie has a fashion collection!

During the party, the crowd got turned up #BBHMM

 

#BBHMM #M$$xWT @openingceremony @badgalriri @ms_ogella @leleboo_phucku2 @5starbling @5star_d @dagodlos

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Supporting the bestie...

 

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Then Wale joined the party!

 

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Sevyn Streeter popped in on The Breakfast Club to talk about her new album, how she signed to Chris Brown, how she gets down in the bedroom and more. Also, Ciara announced she's going on tour. Check out Sevyn's interview and CiCi's upcoming tour dates inside....

Singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter stopped by Power 105’s The Breakfast Club recently to chat with the radio hosts about her upcoming album, how she signed to Chris Brown and exposed a few kinky bedroom tales.

The “Don’t Kill The Fun” songstress is gearing up for the release of her debut album titled On The Verge, the follow-up to her 2013 EP Call Me Crazy, But…

During her chat, Sevyn (who revealed she was once apart of the girl group Rich Girl) dished about her relationship with rapper B.o.B. Since announcing that they’re a couple, it seems Sevyn has become comfortable with sharing details about her sex life, most notably, being choked during relations. (SIDENOTE: Remember when B.o.B. was giving "choking lessons" on Instagram?) She said she doesn’t mind being choked and actually finds it sexy. Oh?! She also talked about how her relationship with the down south rapper is different from any other relationship she has been. Since they started off as friends, she said if they were to break up tomorrow, he would still be her friend.

The “Don’t Stop” singer then went on to talk about how she linked up with R&B superstar Chris Brown. She said when she first met Breezy she was advised to stay away from him (assuming "they" were referring to his personal life struggles), but Sevyn turned a deaf ear and decided to work with him anyway. It's a good thing she did because once Rich Girl fell apart, she copped a record deal as a solo artist on Breezy's CBE label (under the Interscope Records umbrella).

Sevyn also talked about a track she wrote being featured on the Furious 7 soundtrack, crazy fans, making music with B.o.B. and more. Check it below:

Below are the highlights.

On being choked during sex:
“I think it’s sexy. I think it’s important you don’t kill the fun. When you commit to somebody, when you take them off the market, I think that it is your job as a woman or as a man…I don’t think you should ever say no. If you’re tired, no. At the end of the day you took this person off the market, so don’t you ever say no.”

On the difference between dating B.o.B. from her last relationship:
“In my last situation I had to dim my light. He didn’t want me to shine so it feels really good to be dating someone who has his own light. He is comfortable in his own skin and supports me.”

On signing to Chris Brown when others told her not to:

“When I first met Chris I was still in Rich Girl and I was advised to not be around Chris. And I looked at them and said ‘You’re stupid.’ You can’t judge people. I just didn’t agree with that. All I saw was a guy who was talented and amazing. My experience with him, he has always been great to me and he gave me an opportunity.”

On being signed to Chris Brown:
“I think that the best thing my label, my team and Chris can do for me is allow me to find myself because for so many years I didn’t have the opportunity to do that.

On Karrueche’s sit down with Iyanla Vanzant:
“I can’t speak on Karrueche’s life.”

Check her full interview below:
 

Coming to a city near you soon....

Along with her upcoming sixth studio album, Ciara will soon be hitting the road for a brand new tour.

For her first tour in nearly six years, CiCi will be singing and dancing to some of her classic hits and some of her new material from her upcoming album titled Jackie (named after her mother), which is scheduled to drop sometime in May.

This morning, the “I Bet” singer released the dates of Part 1 of her upcoming tour, which leads us to believe more dates will be added soon. She hit her Instagram account to announce:

"So Excited To Announce The #JackieTour! Been 6 Years Since My Last Tour! I'm About To Go INNNN #JackieTour (Part 1)"

Below are the upcoming dates:
May 3 Chicago IL
May 5 New York NY
May 7 Boston MA
May 9 Silver Spring MD
May 10 Glenside PA
May 12 Charlotte NC
May 13 Atlanta GA
May 15 Miami FL
May 16 Tampa FL
May 19 New Orleans LA
May 20 Houston TX
May 22 Dallas TX
May 23 San Antonio TX
May 24 Corpus Christi TX
May 27 San Diego CA
May 29 Riverside CA
May 30 Los Angeles CA
May 31San Francisco CA

UPDATE:

CiCi just unveiled her new cover art for her upcoming album, dubbing it her favorite one to date. She posted to Instagram, "Here It Is! The Jackie Album Cover! Creative Directed By @Francasozzani1. Shot By @francescocarrozzini. Styled By @robzangardi and @marielwashere, Makeup @1marryphillips, Hair @cesar4styles. My Favorite Lp Artwork To Date! #Jackie"

Will you be copping CiCi's new album?

Photos: Angela Yee's IG/Ciara's IG

In her most shockingly candid interview to date, Insurgent star Zoe Kravitz opens up about her real life struggles with anorexia and bulimia and fitting in. More inside...

Some readers may find this hard to believe, but Lolawolf frontwoman and actress Zoe Kravitz has spent a great portion of her life dealing with insecurities and struggling to fit in.  Yes, she's the daughter of an exceptionally beautiful mother (Lisa Bonet) and a talented and handsome father (Lenny Kravitz) but that often made her childhood more difficult.

In the April/May 2015 issue of COMPLEX, Zoe, age 26, is ready to own her womanhood and define herself on her own terms—in fashion, in film, in music.

The shocking interview details her struggles as the child of famous parents, the pressures of Hollywood and her very real battles with eating disorders.  Check out the full article here peeps the highlights and racy photos below...

On the desire to fit in:  “When I was younger. I really wanted to prove to people I was a normal human being, that I was cool, chill. When kids were mean, the first thing they’d say is, ‘She thinks she’s so fucking cool because her dad is famous. I just wanted to fit in.”

On being raised by Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz:  “She wanted to give me an opportunity to be a normal kid don’t think anyone knows how funny we are. It’s like this whole thing where people think we’re so cool and hippie and wear velvet...but we’re the fucking nerdiest people.”

On that time she met Ashton Kutcher: Once, when she was 15, Kravitz woke up to Ashton Kutcher cooking omelettes in her kitchen. “I [told my friend], ‘We don’t even know Ashton Kutcher. Why would he be here?’ ” Kravitz once explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I went downstairs and had pimple cream on my face and was wearing a T-shirt. There he was, making an omelette. We sat there before school, and ate omelettes, not understanding why he was there.”

On her eating disorder: “I had a really hard time when I was 16, 17, 18. I started with the eating disorder in high school….” She trails off at this, and puts her hand to the side of her face, rubbing her right ear, and then dials back to the beginning of that thought: “Just [a hard time] loving myself.”

On being anorexic and bulimic: “I think it was part of being a woman, and being surrounded by [fame],” she explains, before backtracking: “I don’t think it was about the fame, but I think it was definitely about being around that world, seeing that world. I felt pressured.”

On Dating: "NO ONE EVER ASKS ME OUT. WHEN I MEET A GUY WHO’S INTO ME, THEY’RE LIKE, ‘YOU’RE SO COOL THAT I CAN’T HANDLE IT.'"

On being a Kravitz (and how it helps):“It was very easy for me to get an agent when I wanted to act, for obvious reasons,” she says earnestly. “And I don’t know, maybe it’s not because they thought I was talented—I wasn’t the most talented girl in the world when I was 15. It was because my parents were famous, and they were like, ‘Cool, maybe we can make money off of that.’ ” She’ll admit that things were handed to her. “I know so many talented people that do the most amazing things but they need to work at a restaurant. I don’t. I can make all the art I want and get paid to do it—it’s fucking crazy. I’m so thankful for it.”

On Drake: “I’m very flirtatious...[But] he’s family to me. He’s a really, really awesome dude. We inspire each other...We play each other music.”

Photos via CHRISTIAN ANWANDER

The kiddies who star on the super funny ABC series “black•ish” celebrated wrapping up their first successful season with a trip to the "The Happiest Place On Earth." Check out all the fun they had inside….

Season one of the ABC hit comedy series “black•ish” is a wrap! And now, it’s time for some fun.

Over the weekend, “black•ish” stars Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown and Marsai Martin kicked off their summer break with a fun-filled day at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (with their families in tow). The cute kiddies had plenty to celebrate after their show became this season’s No. 1 new comedy in adults 18-49 and nabbed quite a few 2015 NAACP Image Awards wins, including Yara bringing home the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award. Congrats again!

The YBF stars kicked off the “coolest summer ever” snapping it up with Mickey & Minnie Mouse and having a moment with Goofy as they posed it up, all smiles, in front of a “black•ish” billboard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Marsai, who plays kid sister Diane on the show, got a chance to meet her favorite Disney character Princess Tiana from the film Princess and the Frog.

The kiddies then got a chance to preview the live Frozen Summer Fun experience with princesses Anna and Elsa.

Soon after, they hopped on the playful Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom for thrills.

And they also trained in Jedi skills as they went up against stormtroopers in honor of Marcus’ Star Wars-obsessed character on the show. Ha! Too cute.

Not only did they have fun, but they also took a moment to learn something new. The foursome paid a visit to the Epcot Center to check out the “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection." They explored the exhibit, which features rare art, documents, books and artifacts spanning 400 years of African-American achievement, collected by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey.

And what's a trip to the "Happiest Place On Earth" without an "us-ie"! Fun times.

Peep the kids in action below:

New episodes of “black•ish” will air Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC until May.

Photos via ABC/WDW PR

Janelle Monae and Jidenna are calling fans to the mat for a little "YOGA."  Listen inside and watch Wale's "The White Shoes" video...

Instead of promoting liquor and funny cigarettes at the club like some folks, Janelle Monae and the "classic" man Jidenna are about to switch it up. Let's take YOGA to the club!  She tweeted, "I'm so excited to announce the release of my new single, "YOGA" featuring Wondaland's very own Classic Man, @jidenna! Dance in the club to this! Party with your friends to this! Work out to this! Drive to this! Dance alone In your room to this! It's YOURS! #StayBalanced #bendingneverbreaking #Namaste"

The chorus goes,"Baby bend over...let me see you do that YOGA".  And we can't wait for the video!  Janelle adds, "In order to lead effectively, you must start with YOU first. Find your balance. Find your center. Tighten that core and WERK. #Yoga."

Janelle Monáe, Jidenna - Yoga (Audio):

In new videos:

Get ready for a "message."  Wale’s fourth LP The Album About Nothing drops tomorrow (featuring Usher, J. Cole, Jeremih, and SZA) and today, he releases the video for "The White Shoes." It's a tragic tale about a young man who works his butt off to buy a pair of nice sneakers (so he can fit in) only to be beaten and robbed of those same shoes buy a group of jealous guys.

Wale takes to the streets to pay tribute to the young man....

Photo via Janelle Monae's Instagram

Get ready for two WTF moments.  First...Amber Rose and Blac Chyna give an impromptu oral sex demonstration then a heckler throws a banana peel at Dave Chappelle.  More inside...

We get it....Amber Rose and Blac Chyna REALLY embrace the "MILF" term, but sometimes they do too much.  

A while ago, Amber spoke out against Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West throwing shade and attempting to "Slut Shame" her - then she announced that she's planning a national "Slut Walk." That's a great step for the feminist movement, but her night out with Blac Chyna isn't going to win her the support of conservative women.

After leaving the club, Amber and Chyna were surrounded by a group of male photographers.  Once inside their vehicle, the two ladies engaged in an impromptu display of cunnilingus (all simulated) for the fellas.

Watch the NSFW clip here:

We can't help thinking that these two have kids to go home to.....

In other outrageous antics....

Dave Chappelle was on stage in Sante Fe, New Mexico when a drunken racist threw a banana peel at him. Yep...that really happened.

Santa Fe cops arrested Christian Englander (above) after he hit Chappelle in the leg with the banana Monday night. The cops state that he was wasted and confessed to doing it.  Why?  Well....Christian was mad that Dave made a joke about his friend during his set. He was booked for battery and disorderly conduct. On the audio, you'll hear the entire incident go down...

Photos via Getty/TMZ