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DRAMA QUEEN: Azealia Banks Stirs Up Drama (Again) In BILLBOARD About What She Wants -- Control, Recognition & Mr. President

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Oh, that Azealia Banks.  Always giving the world plenty meat to sink their teeth into.  And this time, the meat is her Billboard Magazine cover story.  FInd out what she said about gaining control in her life....and wanting to do illicit things to President Obama...

 

Before her full Billboard cover story surfaces, the mag has given us a taste of what to expect.  From her comments about the President to her rolodex of bedmates....chick is about to have you talking again.

Here are 5 things she says she wants:

1. She Wants Control of Her Life

"There was a point where I was questioning everything," Banks admits. "Am I brushing my teeth at the wrong time? Am I drinking too much? Smoking too much weed? What have I done?'" But that's changed now: "I don't turn to anyone for advice. I do what I want."

2. She Wouldn't Mind Horizontally Hailing the Commander-In-Chief

The rapper admits she has a crush on Barack Obama. "He’s so fine. Those big-ass white teeth and ears hanging off his head? I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I want to f--- the president.'"

3. But She Really Wants to Meet a Meet a Nice Guy

While Banks says she's known to sleep with her female friends and bodyguards (“I love security guards. They’re these big meathead bald white guys with blue eyes"), she's looking for something more permanent: "I want a really smart man, who has a lot of silly jokes and stuff. I have to tone it down if I want to get that," she admits.

4. She Wants to Be Recognized in Her Lifetime

"Celebrities are celebrated, and I don’t think I’m celebrated,” Banks says. “But maybe one day. It would be nice. I just don’t want to be forgotten about while I’m still alive.”

5. She Wants to Write a Fable About Herself

And she's already deep into it. Banks says she listens to the audiobook of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self-Reliance and then wakes up at 3 a.m. to drink red wine and work on her passion project: a book that will tell "the fable of Azealia Banks." She adds: "I work during witching hours, 3 a.m., 4 a.m., when the dead writers, the failed writers and the failed musicians who are dead are roaming around.”

More from the outspoken Harlem rapper later today.  But for now, hit up Billboard.com.

 

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LATE NIGHT: First Lady Michelle Obama Does "The Barack Obama" Dance, Celebrates The 5th Anniversay Of LET'S MOVE, "We've Started To Shift The Culture"

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First Lady Michelle Obama broke out some of her best "Mom Dance" moves on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" to celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Let's Move".  Watch the clips and get an update on the initiative inside... 

It's the fifth anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. In celebration of the successful initiative (which tackles childhood obesity), FLOTUS stopped by "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" to re-create a popular segment (first seen in 2013) called The Evolution of Mom Dancing Part 2.

The pair partnered up and burst into a few moves we've all seen moms do, and they threw in a new one (e.g. the Barack Obama)!

While commenting on the campaign, Mrs. Obama revealed that "We've started to shift the culture" and the White House has noted a downward slope in childhood obesity numbers. Score for the FLOTUS!

The First Lady also talked about her "Gimme Five!" dance, which will be performed on the front lawn of the White House during the annual Easter Egg Roll.

See the fun clips below...

The Evolution of Mom Dance:

 

 

 

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PARTIES: Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Saldana, Terrell Owens & Mehcad Brooks At The Samsung Launch Of Galaxy S 6 And Galaxy S 6 Edge

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Last night, Samsung launched their latest edition of smart phones with "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Saldana and Mehcad Brooks. See pics of the celebs inside...

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"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson is among the first celebs to land one of the latest Samsung Galaxy S 6 Edge devices.

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Taraji (and a few others) were treated to a swanky affair at Quixote Studios in Los Angeles to launch the phone.

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Taraji, who looked stylish in a sheer black top and skirt, spoke at Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center on Wednesday where she touted the importance of hard work on the road to success. “Nobody’s going to give you a break. You have to make your own break,” she said.

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Avatar star Zoe Saldana attended the event with her gorgeous husband Marco Perego.

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A few months ago, the couple gave birth to twins Cy and Bowie.  We wonder if they were checking in on the kiddies...

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Zoe and Marco posed with another good looking pair, Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth.

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Actress Olivia Munn (far right) who's starring in Ride Along 2 with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, joined Zoe, Taraji and Kate for a pic.

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Def Jam founder Russell Simmons smiled for the cameras.

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Taraji grabbed a glass of wine and talked to "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul.

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Former NFL player and "Celebrity Apprentice" star Terrell Owens is bringing polka dots back. 

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Sexy actor Mehcad Brooks, who recently shot the "Supergirl" tv pilot, posed with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire star  Allan Ritchson.

 


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TV FAB: "Being Mary Jane" Star Gary Dourdan Appears On "The Real", Dishes On Landing His Big Break On "A Different World"

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"Being Mary Jane" star Gary Dourdan got his big Hollywood break on "A Different World" and he dished about it to the ladies on "The Real."  Watch the clip inside...

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Actor Gary Dourdan, who became famous for his role on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and infamous for his drug addiction, appears on today's episode of "The Real".

While talking to the ladies, he spills the tea on his tv-romance with  Gabrielle Union on "Being Mary Jane" and reveals that Debbie Allen gave him his big Hollywood break on "A Different World."

And....he's got a new faith-based film for Urban Movie Channel, called Mysterious Ways. Check it out...

 

Gary Dourdan Shares How He Got Started

 

Gary Dourdan Talks ‘Mysterious Ways’

 

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DO WE BELIEVE IT? Is Blac Chyna Dating NBA Baller P.J. Tucker?

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Has Blac Chyna found her a new man? Possibly. And it appears to be Phoenix Suns baller P.J. Tucker. The kicker? He may possibly be legally MARRIED. Sighs…

Deets inside….

Looks like Blac Chyna may be spending time with Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker.

Earlier this week, Tyga’s ex-fiancée and mother of his son took to her Instagram to post a video of her flossing her blinged out Audemars Piguet watch (you know, the same one she was flossing last week) while out partying in the club. Then…another watch pops up (on a man’s arm) in the clip and it appears the person has his arms around Chyna as she is dancing, which she captioned,"Yes Zaddyyy .... All day n*gga !". Check it:

 

Yes Zaddyyy .... All day nigga !

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We hear the Chyna was partying it up at The infusion Lounge in San Francisco.

Following the video clip, Chyna then posted up the pic below of herself in a oversized t-shirt (likely a man’s) and she captioned it, “6’6”: 

 

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Rumor has it, the man in the video clip atop is allegedly NBA baller P.J. Tucker, based off the tattoos you see on his arm in the video clip. You’ll also notice she captioned her IG pic 6’6. Well guess who’s 6’6? P.J.!:

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Also, Chyna has been spotted courtside at one of P.J.'s NBA games. She and her friend Nikki hit up a game in March at the Barclays Center when the Suns went head-to-head against the Brooklyn Nets:

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Now...here's where it gets a bit messy. Apparently, P.J. is still allegedly legally married. In August 2014, the NBA baller was sentenced to three days in jail and 11 days of home detention after pleading guilty to a super extreme DUI charge in Scottsdale.

Following his sentencing, P.J. issued a statement where he apologized to his WIFE named Tracey. He said:

“I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Phoenix for their love and support during my time as a Phoenix Sun. Thank you to the Phoenix Suns organization for supporting me throughout this difficult time. And, of course my wife Tracey, family and friends, who just keep loving me. I cannot express how much I appreciate and value the many blessings that I have been given – love and abundance that I never imagined. I am truly blessed. I am so grateful that no one was hurt as a result of my choice to drive impaired.

It’s definitely possible he and his wife could have separated since August 2014, but it’s likely safe to assume no divorce has been finalized…sooo…yea he's probably still legally married. Word has it, he has a son as well.

We decided to do a little digging on his Instagram page…but guess what? He deleted it!:
 

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Hmmm...wonder why he decided to delete his social media. Was he feeling the pressure?

If they are dating, it's definitely an upgrade for Chyna. P.J. signed a 3 year deal for $16.5 million with the Suns, including $12.7 million guaranteed. He will make an annual average salary of $5.5 million. Sheesh!

Do we believe it or nah?

 

Photos: Splash/Getty/Chyna's IG/@chynaalaurenlove/@wallder1

INTERVIEWS: Kendrick Lamar CONFIRMS Engagement To Whitney Alford, Calls Tupac Shakur A Prophet, Discusses J. Cole Trying To Sign Him

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Earlier today, rapper Kendrick Lamar appeared on The Breakfast Club where he confirmed his engagement to highschool sweetheart Whitney Alford.  Listen to the interview inside...

Today, "King Kunta" rapper Kendrick Lamar appeared on Power 105.1's Breakfast Club to discuss his number one album To Pimp a Butterfly. During the course of the interview K-Dot revealed plans to work with Dr. Dre, discussed his friendship and rivalry with J. Cole, and gave props to Tupac Shakur (calling him a prophet).

Most importantly, Kendrick revealed that he is engaged to Whitney Alford, his high school sweetheart and girlfriend of over 10 years! Here are the highlights: 

On his battle with depression:

Says it was caused by, "The change.  The drastic change when you're around so many different faces that you don't understand and things are going on back home and it's out of your control."

On using a rare Tupac Shakur Interview for To Pimp A Butterfly:

Says he was given the unreleased interview by a fan in Germany. "Tupac is a prophet to me. And everything he's talking about is actually going on today.  It's a blessing how it came about. I appreciate his mother for giving me the opportunity to use the vocals."

On J. Cole trying to sign him:

(Laughs) He never told me that. I think by the time I met him, he wanted to get his label off. He was already signed but I was independent.  But that's a good eye for talent (laughs).  That's my boy though, I talk to him on the regular.

When asked if he is engaged to Whitney Alford:

"Yeah, yeah, definitely... I'm loyal to the soil." When the hosts offer congratulations, he adds, "[I] appreciate that. At the end of the day, you want to always, always have real people around you, period. Whether it's male or female, and everybody that's been around me, they've been around since day one... I always show respect when respect has been given, and people that have been by your side, you're supposed to honor that."

On why he's the closest thing some young people have to a "Reverend"

I say that because some (young people) their belief level is at an all time low.  They don't believe in anything.  So, if what I'm putting in my music is an act of God and he's using me as a vessel, what make me any different from somebody in church giving their word?

On a potential project with Dr. Dre:

“It’s a thing that we got going on that we waitin’ on. It’s a strategic move. If I could speak on it, I would. But that man is a scientist and we got a plan.”

 

Listen to the interview here:

 

 

Photos via Angela Yee's Instagram

FASHION KILLA: Ciara SLAYS At The 2015 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day + Attends FORWARD & David Koma Dinner In L.A.

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Last night, Ciara was super busy making her rounds in L.A. Chick brought the fabness to two different events and she was slaying, per usual. Decide on your favorite inside…

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Well hello gorgeous!

Ciara came with the red carpet fab strutting her stuff at the 2015 NBCSummer Press Day at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena.

CiCi stunned in a nude silk trimmed kimono paired with matching trousers and nude pumps.
 

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The fab mother was on hand for press day as she gears up to star in NBC’s comedy variety series “I Can Do That!," hosted by funnyman Marlon Wayans.

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The 29-year-old singer is locked in for the first five episodes and will join professional dancer/”Dancing With The Stars” dancer Cheryl Burke, Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas, singer Nicole Scherzinger, comedian Jeff Dye and The Wedding Ringer star Alan Ritchson. It's scheduled to premiere this summer. Guess we will see if CiCi can bring the laughs soon.

Following her press day rounds....
 

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The fashion killa hit up FORWARD by Elyse Walker & David Koma’s private dinner to celebrate their new collection held at Soho House in West Hollywood. She served in a fitted white net insert cut-out FORWARD x David Koma pencil dress (from their new collection) paired with white pointed pumps.

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She posed it up alongside both fashion designers of the evening, David Koma and Elyse Walker.

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And she also caught up with actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum, also donning a David Koma all-white look.

This morning....

Ciara's pre-taped performance of her single "I Bet" aired today on "Live with Kelly and Michael." We showed you a few flicks of CiCi leaving the studio looking gorgeous in a strapless Maison Rabih Kayrouz dress and Aquazzura sandals earlier this week. Now check out her performance of her new single above.

On the music front, CiCi will be releasing her new album JACKIE on May 4th. And on May 3rd, the songstress will be hitting the road to kick -off her first tour in six years. Get those dates HERE.

 

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The Couple That Plays Together...Serena Williams & Boyfriend Patrick Mouratoglou Practicing At Crandon Park Tennis Center

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Serena Williams& boyfriend/coach Patrick Mouratoglou are kicking but at the Miami Open. See pics of Serena and Patrick on the court inside...

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While you were sleeping, Serena Williams was up early getting in some practice.  She's currently at the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center where it's day eleven of a grueling competition.  

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Per usual....Serena is kicking butt.  Yesterday, she defeated Romanian champ Simona Halep ( 6-2, 4-6, 7-5).  Now, Serena is 10-0 in the semifinals and will be going for her 8th singles titles on Saturday!

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And on this journey, Serena has her ride-or-die coach/boyfriend Patrick Mouratoglou by her side. Patrick is the founder and head coach of the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, located close to Paris (where they both live). Pat was up very early this morning practicing with Serenawho'll be taking on Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro on Saturday.

Congrats Serena!


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Director John Singleton Talks “Empire” & Tupac Biopic Delay+ First Full Bessie Smith Biopic Trailer + Furious 7 Rakes In $60M Internationally In Two Days

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In today’s movie bits round up, director John Singleton talks directing an episode of “Empire” and why the Tupac biopic has come to halt. Also, Queen Latifah reveals the first sneak peek at the Bessie Smith biopic & Furious 7 is doing serious numbers internationally. Get all the deets inside…..

Famed director John Singleton chopped it up with XXL to dish on his current television and movie projects, namely the FOX hit series “Empire” and the Tupac biopic. The Boyz N The Hood & Baby Boy director opened up about what it was like to direct an episode of the highly popular hip hopera and why the Tupac biopic is being put on hold.

In the interview, John reveals working on “Empire” marked the first time he has entered into the drama television series realm. He also revealed why the Tupac biopic has come to halt and what needs to be done to preserve Pac’s legacy.

 

Below are the highlights:

I wanted to talk about some of your most recent work. The new Fox show Empire, you worked on an episode, your first time working on a TV series.
John Singleton: I worked on the fifth episode. The one where the [Jussie Smollet, who plays one of Terrence Howard's sons] was robbed in the studio and [Yazz] made the video for “Drip Drop.” DeRay Davis was in it and you’ll notice the drive-by in it, that was me.

That was your first time working on a drama TV series right?
My first time with it, period.

So how was it working on Empire? Did you connect with that from your relationship with Taraji P Henson from working on Baby Boy?
Yeah, it was through Taraji. She told me that they were thinking about doing it. Then [show creator] Lee Daniels called me up and he said that he had an episode that he thought would be interesting if I directed it instead of him. Lee and I are friends from way back, so I just said, "Yeah, okay. I’ll do it." I was just sitting on my yacht and I was on my phone. So I was like, "Let’s go." And, you know, it’s all friends and family on that show, so.

Another thing that you’ve been working on that people are really excited about is the Tupac biopic. Are you still working on that?
Well, we’re putting it on hold for right now. I’m putting my involvement on hold right now because we’re trying to figure out some things. I got a script and I got the blessings from his family. We’ll see. I’m putting it on hold until it’s right. We’ve got to get it right.

And in terms of getting it right, you’re one of the best people to do it since you worked with Tupac.
I know. The thing about it is, not just that I worked with 'Pac, but we grew up in a similar environment. Where we’re from, you can’t really understand Tupac unless you grew up Black born in America. What he stood for is far beyond the music that he made. It’s what he stood for as a Black man in America. He was one of those people who had so much heart they could never back down. That’s lacking in a lot of people right now. Especially a lot of MCs. A lot of people are really going for the okie doke, they’re really not trying to say anything in their music. You can dance and party to have stuff going on but you know at a certain time when you look around you, you gotta say, "What’s going on with my people? Can I do something from the heart to elevate my people?" He was about that. It was a very introspective virus.

How does it feel to be involved in making the Tupac biopic?
It’s a very intimidating because, like I said, you just want to get it right. I think the picture is not going to be good unless it’s offensive to some people. So, whenever you make a movie, you always have different elements that people have their say about. But when I’m making my movies, John Singleton movies, it’s really just my voice. So I can’t be listening to all the other suggestions of all these other people and shit. So we’re not going to pull the trigger on that until it’s right. If somebody else wants to do something different then they can do something different. But if it’s going to be right, it’s going to be right. It’s going to be something that potentially adorns 'Pac’s legacy.
 

Well, let's hope he can "get it right" soon because we are SO here for a Tupac biopic...done correctly. 

In other movie news....

Television host, singer, rapper and Golden Globe winning actress Queen Latifah is set to star as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in an HBO biopic chronicling the icon’s life. And today, the first full length trailer of the upcoming flick has surfaced.

Written and directed by filmmaker Dee Rees, the biopic with follow Bessie’s journey from a struggling blue songstress into the "The Empress of the Blues," becoming one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s.

The cast includes“Boardwalk Empire” star Michael K. Williams (as Bessie’s husband named Jack), Academy Award winner MoNique (as blues legend Ma Rainey), “Scandal” star Khandi Alexander (as Bessie's older sister named Viola), comedian/actor Mike Epps (a bootlegger and love interest named Randy), “The Have and the Have Nots” actress Tika Sumpter (a performer and romantic interest named Lucille), “True Detective” star Tory Kittles (Bessie's older brother, Clarence) and “Longmire” actor Charles S. Dutton (as Ma Rainey's husband, William "Pa" Rainey).

Bessie is scheduled to premiere Saturday, May 16 at 8pm ET on HBO. In the meantime, peep the trailer above.
 

And at the box office....

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Action thriller Furious 7 debuted two days ago. And it’s already off to a “fast and furious” start at the box office.

According to Deadline, the new action film as already raked in $60M in two days at the international box office. Wow! It’s reportedly tracking well ahead of Fast & Furious 6, making it the best debut of any film in the Fast franchise in each territory. Work!

If you missed, peep the Hollywood premiere red carpet pics HERE

Photos: John's IG/IMDB

Kelly Rowland HOSTS Party In Atlanta, Husband Tim Witherspoon, Def Loaf, Jazze Pha & More Come Out

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New mom Kelly Rowland was on the Atlanta party scene last night. Peep pics of the former Destiny’s Child member, her hubby Tim Witherspoon, rapper Dej Loaf, producer Jazze Pha and more inside…

New mom Kelly Rowland took a break from her motherly duties for a little nighttime fun. Following her reunion with former Destiny's Child members Beyonce and Michelle Williams on stage at the 2015 Stellar Gospel Awards, the R&B songstress put little Titan (who's almost 5-months-old) to bed and made her way to her hosting gig at Gold Room nightclub in Atlanta last night.

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Her husband/manager Tim Witherspoon was also in attendance alongside his lady.

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Detroit rapper Dej Loaf came out in all denim and shades to pose it up and share a few laughs with the lady of the hour.

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Record producer Jazze Pha was in the building, showering the songbird with kisses.

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And so was her bestie LaLa Anthony's cousin Dice.

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Kellz made her rounds, snapping selfies with makeup artist Latasha Wright.

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And then she got it in on the dance floor:

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Fun times.

After the party....

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It was back to business as usual. Baby Titan seems happy to see his daddy. Adorbs!

 

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Damon Dash Claims Rachel Roy Threatened His Life, Drives While Drunk And Physically Abuses 15-Year-Old Ava + Derek Fisher's Wife Claims She Was Blindsided By Divorce

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In new court documents, businessman Damon Dash labels his ex-wife Rachel Roy a thief, a drunk and an abusive mother!  Damn!  Get the low down on their custody battle inside and see what Derek Fisher's soon-to-be ex-wife said about him abandoning her.

 

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It's safe to say the relationship between former spouses Rachel Roy and Damon Dash (shown above during happier times) is irretrievably broken.  They seemed to have mended their friendship after the divorce with both moving out to Cali and spending plenty of time together.  But with Dame's latest round of allegations hitting the press, we don't imagine they'll be able to co-parent with ease. 

The damaging claims paint fashion designer Rachel as an unfit mother who calls her oldest daughter "bitch."  Dame even claims she drives drunk with their youngest child in the car.  Dame's allegations are as follows...

  • Rachel pulled a knife on him and threatened his life on several occasions
  • He's witnessed Rachel driving drunk with 6-year-old daughter Tallulah in the car
  • He's "heard" Rachel and 16-year old daughter Ava call each other "bitch" and their fights got physical.
  • Accuses Rachel of stealing 2 diamond chains -- worth $10k each -- and a Bottega Veneta suitcase (worth $5k!)
  • Claims Rachel badmouthed him and had him banned from Tallulah's L.A. private school, Buckley

And that's not all....

On Instagram, Dame posted a not-so-subliminal message about Rachel, threatening to destroy her social standing. 

"Nothing will stop me from raising my kids correct...crazy what some women do to there kids for money and justify it with emotion...I raised @boogiedash as a single dad since he was 8 and raised him right if love is abusive then I'm abusive but it's not right to play with the kids #tacky #tastless @edwardo71 you need to talk to your people before she losses her social standing....and you know how much it means to her to be in the in crowd...everybody gonna know exactly what she's doing..,I'm sick of this"

SMH...it's very sad to watch two people who once loved each other literally set out to destroy the other.  While we don't know where either Rachel or Dame went wrong, we hope they'll be able to take their egos out of the situation and focus on Ava and Tallulah's upbringing.  This very public fight won't be good for their emotional stability.
 

 

 

In other legal matters...

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A few weeks ago, we brought you shocking news about NY Knicks head coach Derek Fisher divorcing wife Candace (literally one month after they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary). Now, Candace is speaking out about their marital discord, claiming Derek blindsided her with divorce documents! 

Via TMZ, Candace revealed that's she's filed her own docs and Derek isn't a saint.  She says Derek went incognito, refusing to answer her phone calls for two weeks.  She said he even blew off their kids (they have two children together, twins Tatum and Drew). 

She adds that when she flew to New York (the family also lives in California), she discovered that Derek had taken all of his ish -- clothes, shoes, belongings -- out of their apartment!

*Crickets*

As it stands now, Candace and Derek are going to duke it out in court over custody of their twins because Derek wants them in New York.

SMH...there's a lot to this story that we don't know and we can't wait until the details emerge. You have to wonder, for Derek to straight up leave the marriage with no warning, did something "unforgivable" occur?

 


Photo via Damon Dash's Instagram/Getty/Derek Fisher's Instagram

NO SECURITY: Plies Gets BODY SLAMMED By A "Fan" On Stage In Florida, Culprit SPEAKS OUT!

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The foolywang material is on and poppin' already this weekend.  Rapper Plies got GOT at his own concert last night....and the dude who body slammed him off the stage is speaking out!  Deets inside...

Ain't no security bih, for real!  Here's what went down last night into the the wee hours of this morning.  Plies was performing at the Coliseum Tallahassee, about 5.5 hours north of his home city of Ft. Meyer, Florida.

A fan, who ended up not necessarily being a fan at all, made his way on to the stage while Plies was doing what he does.  Nope, security didn't stop him there.  Dude continued to pull bear hug wrestling moves on Plies while Plies screamed into the mic telling dude to back up.  Did security intervene then?  Nope.

All of a sudden, Plies yells out "Color Money," and the "fan" bear hugs and body slams Plies off the stage -- backwards -- and into the crowd.

A violent melee erupted once both of them were on the ground with plenty people throwing punches.  Check out two different angles of what went down below:

 

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While Plies never lost his hat, he (and others) seemed to have gotten in more than a few punches.  Because the culprit decided to do a post-fight video where his face is looking....a hot mess.

The man explained why he attacked Plies.  And while we can only understand every other word out his mouth, it sounds like he WAS a fan...until Plies said something he didn't like.

Check it below:

Foolery.  We MUST do better.  And so should Plies.  Fire ALL your security bruh.

 

Videos: @Cuzzin_d IG/Youtube

SPOTTED: "Sleepy" Solange Yawns Her Way Through The New Orleans Airport

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Solange was spotted departing their beloved city of New Orleans yesterday.  Watch Solange yawn her was to the ticket counter inside..

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If you're an avid follower of Solange's @SaintRecords Instagram account, you already know how much she loves the city of New Orleans. 

Although Mrs. Knowles Ferguson was raised in Houston, it's very clear that the N.O. has captured her heart.  She often posts scenic pics from around the city and shares anecdotes about her time there. A few days ago, she wrote "I am SO DAMN EXCITED to be in my city! Never would have thought I could fall in love with a place so hard, so deep, so unconditional."

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On Friday, Solange looked quite tired as she strolled into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for an outbound flight.  The paparazzi spotted her yawning as she made her way to the ticket counter. 

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We hope Solange makes her flight on time. You'll recall that she upset a few people during Paris fashion week for her constant tardiness!

 

 

Photos via Pacific Coast News

Ashanti Celebrates Little Sister Shia -- In A Golden Short Set -- On Her Birthday With Mom, Dad & Friends

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Ashanti spent last night celebrating her little sister Shia's 26th birthday in New York.  Check out the duo partying it up with their parents and friends inside...

Last night in NYC, Ashanti's little sis Shia Douglas put on her gold short set to celebrate turning 26.  And her man SlowBucks was right by her side to celebrate:

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Alrighty.

Ashanti kept it sexy in all black, posing it up with fam and friends:

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And Shia posted her own pics flossing her workout efforts:

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Happy birthday Shia.

 

Photos: Nova Lidole/PopMethod, Shia's IG

IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY: Beyoncé Drops Mini Video "Die With You" For Seventh Wedding Anniversary + Kandi & Todd Celebrate 1st Anniversary In Paris

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It's anniversary time!  The Carters are celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary, while Kandi& Todd have made it through their first year of marriage.  Check out how both couples are celebrating inside....

We knew a Beyoncé exclusive would be coming to Tidal any day now....and here it is.  In celebration of the couple's seventh wedding anniversary (today), Beyonce unveiled a brand new song called "Die For You" in a video reportedly shot by her husband Jay Z.

While the video is technically exclusive on Tidal via a paid subscription, we all know how the internet gets down when it comes to viral videos.  So, we've got it for you below:

Check out Bey in all her laid back, hat-to-the-back glory singing about her love for her man....before it gets ripped down. 

 

In other anniversary news:

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The Burruss-Tucker duo stays on a vacay...and we're not mad at that.  This time, Kandi & Todd are living it up in Paris to celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary today, Kandi posted the twosome wining and dining inside the Eiffel Tower saying:

My baby did a great job putting this trip together! So many surprises. Tonight we're having dinner inside the #EiffelTower! The view is amazing. #1YearAnniversary #Paris @todd167 I love you!

But before that, Kandi asked Todd what he thinks about marriage after the first year.  His response:

 

What @todd167 thinks about marriage after 1 year. #AutoPilot #Paris #1YearAnniversary

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Approaching auto-pilot? Is that good or bad? Either way, congrats to the Tuckers!

 

Photos/Video: Youtube/Kandi's IG


POWER WOMEN! First Lady Michelle Obama Covers GLAMOUR's May 2015 Issue With Kerry Washington & Sarah Jessica Parker

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Well, this is a fabulous Easter surprise.  Our stunning FLOTUS is serving gorgeousness with a couple of our fave actresses on the upcoming cover of GLAMOUR Magazine.  Check out the ladies inside...

First Lady Michelle Obama is front and center, flanked by "Scandal" star Kerry Washington and Sex & The City franchise star Sarah Jessica Parker, for the May 2015 cover of GLAMOUR Magazine. 

Reportedly, these three dynamic women will be making a major announcement soon about an upcoming joint initiative.  We're sure it'll be one for the history books.

Shot by photographer Patrick Demarchelier, the cover and spread was styled Laura Ferrara.  And from the looks of this cover, we will be drooling over every single shot.

The issue is set to hit newsstands soon!

 

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BURNING RUBBER: "Furious 7" Grosses Over $142M, Sets International Record For Universal Pictures!

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Furious 7 unoffically kicked off the summer movie season with a ticket tally between $142M-$147M, easily earning the title of highest box-office opening in North America for a movie of its type.  Find out what records the film set internationally inside...

Jesus isn't the only resurrection being celebrated today.  The newest installment of one of the fastest series rose from the box office setting records.

The US-box office experienced its best opening ever with the seventh installment of the "Fast and the Furious" series, "Furious 7," which took in anywhere between $142M and $147M.  The estimates are still pouring in, because of the holiday weekend, but industry experts at Deadline are sure that the film holds the record as Universal Pictures International’s highest-grossing Thursday and Friday ever.  F7 also surpasses F6‘s opening $97.3M by roughly 43%. 

Moving to the international market, F7 is number one across the board.  In fact, in 40 of its current 63 territories, F7 is the studio’s biggest opening day of all time. Those countries include Brazil, Germany, Mexico, UK, Malaysia, and Turkey.  To date, the film franchise has grossed $2.4 billion worldwide since 2001.

We saw the film, and it is damn good.  Cheers to Ludacris, Tyrese, the late Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, The Rock and the entire cast!  

Here's how the box office is shaping up here in North America (through Saturday night) with the YBF actor-led flicks still holding strong:

1). Furious 7 (UNI), 4,004 theaters / $67.5M Fri. / $44.1M to $45.2M Sat. (-28% to 33%) / 3-day cume: $142M to $147M / Wk 1

2). Home w/Rihanna (FOX/DW), 3,801 theaters (+93) / $11.4M Fri. / $9M Sat. (-21%) / 3-day cume: $25.8M to $26.1M (-48% to 50%) / Total cume: $93.7M to $94.1M / Wk 2

3). Get Hard w/ Kevin Hart (WB), 3,212 theaters (+37) / $4.9M Fri. / $4.5M Sat. (-7%) / 3-day cume: $12.1M (-64%) / Total cume: $56.2M / Wk 2

4). Cinderella (DIS), 3,404 theaters (-411) / $4.1M Fri. / $3.65M Sat. (-13%) / 3-day cume: $9.9M / Total cume: $165M / Wk 4

5)  Insurgent w/ Zoe Kravitz (LG), 3,442 theaters (-433) / $4M Fri. / $3.65M Sat. (-10%) / 3-day cume: $9.6M / Total cume: $103.2M / Wk 3

 


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Serena Williams WINS Miami Open (For The 8th Time!) + Gabby Union Cheers Her On

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It's another dominant win for Serena Williams!  The tennis champ cruised her way to her 8th....Yes, 8TH!....Miami Open crown yesterday.  And her friend Gabrielle Union was right there to cheer her on. Pics and deets inside...

Sports lover and "Being Mary Jane" star Gabby Union watched her friend and all out tennis dominator Serena Williams beat Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2 6-0 Saturday!  And Gabby appeared to love every minute of watching the dynamic athelete do what she does best.

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Gabby kept it cute in a floral shift dress and a tan fedora as she watched from the stands:

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And wiped off the sweat thanks to the beaming sun.  Mrs. Wade lives in Miami with Miami Heat star hubby Dwyane Wade in their newly constructed mansion during her off time from filming "BMJ."  So we're sure she's used to soaking up those sun rays.

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Once Serena copped the win, she posed it up with her brand new trophy on the court at held at the Crandon Park Tennis Center.  She can add it to her collection....this is her 66th WTA career win all together.

Interestingly, she had this to say after her win as she dedicated her new trophy to her father, her former tennis coach:

"I would love to dedicate this to my dad.  He's not here. I miss him. I hope he's watching. I love you daddy - this one's for you."

Then she posed it up with her team...and her adorable pup Chip: 

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Then she took her trophy around for a photoshoot:

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Nice!  Congrats Serena!

 

Photos: Getty/Splash

Rihanna Rocks The Final Four Concert With "American Oxygen" + Usher Recovers From Foot Surgery Like A G

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Rihanna rocked her debut performance of her new song "American Oxygen" last night at the NCAA March Madness and Final Four concert.  Check it inside, plus how Usher is recovering from surgery in the most chill fashion...

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RiRi's new "American Oxygen" song is the theme song for this year's March Madness tournament.  So the Home star performed the song -- which will appear on her upcoming new album -- for the first time for last night's Final Four match up in Indianapolis during the Coke Zero Countdown.

Check out her performances below:

 

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Speaking of performers, Usher is keeping his fans updated on his foot surgery.  The "Don't Mind" singer went in for a repair on one of his very necessary body parts this weekend, and despite seeming a bit nervous, he offered up a peek into his operation day.  And his recovery.

 

He even joked he's coming back stronger and faster, just like the bionic Six Million Dollar Man.  Check out his vids below:

 

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Get well soon Ursh!

 

Photos/Videos: Getty/Usher's IG

CALI LIVIN': Karrueche Rides Around In Her New Mercedes Truck + Jaden Smith Goes Hiking With Kendall Jenner

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Looks like Karrueche has been enjoying her brand new Mercedes Benz truck.  Check out Chris Brown's ex living it up post-breakup, plus Jaden Smith hiking in L.A. with friend Kendall Jenner...

 

Last month, Kae rolled to a car dealership and turned in her car.  Chick walked ou with a brand new Mercedes Benz G Wagon.  And she's been proudly riding around the city in it.  This weekend, she was spotted at Target and grabbing lunch at Toast:

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Looks like she's loving all the renewed paparazzi attention after her Iyanla sit-down....

 

Elsewhere in Cali, Jaden Smith hit the trails this weekend in Malibu to get in a workout with his friend Kendall Jenner and others:

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Jaden snapped pictures of the paparazzi as they made their way down the trail.  And he carried on unbothered:
 

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Jaden's set to start filming Brothers In Atlanta& Karate Kid 2 soon.

 

Photos: Splash

 

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