It seems the breakup between Big Sean and Ariana Grande wasn't as amicable as their publicists first claimed.  Find out what friends of Big Sean have been saying about Ariana Grande behind her back (but to the press) inside...

Big Sean is not a fella you want to breakup with. While he claims his hit song "IDFWU" wasn't about ex-fiancee Naya Rivera, it's hard to overlook the similarities. And not to mention him feeding the press messy info about their relationship.  Now, pop princess Ariana Grande is getting some backlash.

While we do expect a diss-track in the future (despite their publicists' claims that they're remaining friends), the Ariana takedown is starting with "sources closely connected" to Big Sean. We doubt that any of Big Sean's friends would be spilling deets to TMZ unless he approved it, so, we have to suspect he's a little bitter.

Friends of Big Sean have been talking to TMZ, and they've explained HIS side of the breakup. First off, they say Ariana staged the "Justin Bieber's come-from-behind stage embrace" (shown above) to piss him off.

They also claim Ariana failed to attend one the most important appearances of his career at the House of Blues in West Hollywood back in February. While Kanye, JLo, Chris Brown, Jay Z, A$AP Rocky, Tyga and many other came out, Ariana stayed home to get ready for the Grammy's the next day. Big Sean says this was extremely selfish.  So we will just overlook the fact that the Grammys was one of HER most important appearances?   He's coming off a bit selfish wanting her to jeopardize that.

His friends also said Sean traveled to see her "10 times more" than she went to see him. Yes....they were counting. And she demanded he spend his own money to take a private jet to see her one time. Friends of Sean say being a spendthrift is a sign of immaturity.

SIGH....since "immaturity" is a big theme in his relationships and his girlfriend choices, maybe Big Sean should go back to the high school sweetheart he dumped when he went Hollywood, or just date women closer to his age.  But to have your friends go to TMZ and throw shade at your 21-year-old ex girlfriend....that's not DETROIT!
 

Photos via Splash/Big Sean's Instagram

Tia Mowry Hardrict is SHEEN magazine’s newest cover girl for their Season of Love issue. And she’s dishing on how she balances her career and her personal life as a wife and mother. Check it inside….

Tia Mowry Hardrict is one busy lady these days.

In between acting on the set of “Instant Mom,” writing a book with her twin sister Tamera Mowry Housley, her new cooking show, being a wife to her husband Cory Hardrict and being a mom to little Cree, she found time to glam it up for a new magazine cover.

The “Instant Mom” actress is gracing the cover of SHEEN magazine’s May/June 2015 Season of Love issue. And she’s looking fab!

The YBF actress/entrepreneur knows a thing or two about love after celebrating 7 years of marital bliss with her husband Cory. So it made total sense to have the gorgeous mother cover their love issue where she dishes on marriage/relationship advice, parenting advice and more.

So how do Tia & Cory keep that spark in their relationship? Tia shares, “We go out at least once a week to an amazing restaurant and we dress up for each other as if it’s our first date.”

Loves it!  Always keeping it right for your spouse.

Tia’s issue hits newsstands April 29th
 

A few days ago….

Tia and her twin Tamera held a book signing for their brand new book “Twinuition: Double Vision” at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove in L.A.

Well don't they look cute with their matching bobs.

On the legal front…Tia recently settled a lawsuit she filed against her former agent where she made claims she wasn't being paid all of her money!

According to the JasmineBrand, Tia and entertainment agent Brian Hanley inked a sponsored tweet deal where Tia would send out tweets to her followers for brands and in return be compensated. She claims she wasn’t getting paid the correct amount so she sued, claiming she was owed over $60,000 and she also asked for $120,000 for punititve damages.

After Brian dragged her twin Tamera in the mix, accusing her of logging into certain accounts and doing unapproved things, Tia and Brian ended up meeting last month and were able to settle.  They reached an amount satisfying both parties.  

42-year-old Tracee Ellis Ross is another YBF chick who landed in PEOPLE's Most Beautiful issue. She brought the natural beauty fab as she posed it up with not one drop of makeup! She tells the publication she embraces her skin's natural glow and her freckles and loves being makeupless.

Why is she so flawless?!

Photo: SHEEN/Getty/@TheSCoop

From being madly in love…to throwing punches! WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and fiancée/WNBA star Glory Johnson got into an alleged physical altercation, which resulted in BOTH of them receiving a mug shot. Get the deets inside….

It was all love back in August when WNBA superstar Brittney Griner (above) proposed to her girlfriend (now fiancée) WNBA star Glory Johnson (below). Now, the two are fighting…and getting physical!
 

According to ABC 15 in Phoenix, Brittney and Glory got into a serious altercation at their house in Goodyear, Arizona, which escalated into the two attacking one another. The cops were called and the two were hauled off to the 4th Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix at 4 a.m. this morning for assault and disorderly conduct. They were later released.

TMZ got a hold of the police report, which details how the fight went down. They report:

Brittney told cops the two had been fighting for days and were having serious "relationship issues."

As for the specific incident, cops say there were several people at the home when Brit and Glory began to argue -- and the fight turned physical.

Cops say Brittney admitted to throwing a dog bowl at the wall -- and then the two began fighting. Glory's sister eventually called police because people "couldn't get them pulled apart" and she didn't want anyone to get hurt. When cops arrived, officers say Brittney had several cuts -- and a bite wound. Glory was bleeding from the lip.

We wonder what type of “relationship issues” they’re having because just two days ago Brittney, a two-time WNBA All-Star, posted this heartfelt tribute to Glory on her Instagram, dubbing her as her Queen:

 

EveryDay Every Second! I fall for you like I fell way back before I had the nerves to even approach you! @missvol25 My Queen My Rock My Universe!!!!! @missvol25 #JohnsonGriner #JGFamily #LovingLifeOnceMore #Love

A photo posted by BrittneyGriner (@brittneygriner) on Apr 21, 2015 at 8:30pm PDT

Hmph.

Brittney plays for the Phoenix Mercury, and following news that she had been arrested, the team's Executive Vice President and General Manager Jim Pitman released a statement about the incident that reads, "The Mercury organization is aware of an alleged incident involving Brittney Griner. We are in the process of gathering additional information, and will have no further comment at this time."

Glory’s team (Tulsa Shock) also released a statement via their Twitter:

Tulsa Shock Statement on Glory Johnson: pic.twitter.com/RYKfU6C5rI

— Tulsa Shock, WNBA (@TulsaShock) April 23, 2015

We hear they were planning to trek down the aisle to the alter next month. We wonder if this will just be one of their "bumps in the road" and continue with the wedding, or will they call it off.

Photos: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather are friends again and Kanye and Kim West nabbad a table at the ultra-exclusive Polo Bar with Ralph Lauren himself! Also, Michelle Obama gets flattered by a little girl.  See the 'Gram pics and video inside...

Well well well....isn't this a convenient photo op.  Just in time for his highly-publicized May 2nd fight with Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather has "reunited" with frenemy 50 Cent.  You'll recall that 50 famously issued a"literacy challenge", joking that Floyd couldn't read Harry Potter...but we guess it's all water under the bridge now.  Or whatever.

50 posted the pic with the caption,"THE original MONEY TEAM, you gotta love it. My brother ready,may 2 don't get scared now. #FRIGO #EFFENVODKA #SMSAUDIO"

Pop diva Mariah Carey popped into one of Floyd's training sessions this week.  The "Butterfly" singer is kicking off her Las Vegas residency at Ceasars Palace on April 27th and that will coincide with the release of her greatest hits collection #1 To Infinity.  Hmmm......maybe Floyd could have Mariah sing during his intro walk to the boxing ring.  Just a thought.....

BONUS:

50 Cent also posted an adorable photo of his son Sire Jackson.  Last month, Sire walked in LA Fashion Week and is also the face of Kidz Safe, which produces "safe' headphones for kids.

Also on the 'gram.... 

Kanye West is hard-pressed to be loved by the fashion gods, and it looks like he has Ralph Lauren under his spell.  'Ye dined at the swanky Polo Lounge in Manhattan yesterday where he chatted with the icon.

In addition to the company of Mr. Lauren, Kanye was joined by wife Kim, and her besties Lala Anthony and Jonathan Cheban. Kim captioned, "Reunited and it feels so good."  Guess Kim found time in her schedule to chill with her pre-Kanye friends...

And:

 

#MichelleObama #firstlady #USA #queen #inspiration #woman #boysandgirlsclub #WhiteHouse

A video posted by sitalaure (@sitalaure) on Apr 22, 2015 at 11:20pm PDT

Yesterday at The White House, it was Bring Your Kids To Work day.  And Michelle Obama let the kiddies ask her whatever their heart desired.  An adorable little girl complimented our First Lady, telling her she looked too young to be 51-years-old.  Watch the hilarious reaction above....

Photos via Floyd Mayweather's Instagram/Kim Kardashian's Instagram/50 Cent's Instagram/Sitalaure

Philips Arena was celeb-packed last night in Atlanta.  Check out who was courtside and Ludacris performing inside....

Courtside usuals Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker spent last night cheering on the Hawks during Game 2 of the NBA playoffs.  Before the home team sewed up a second win against the Nets, The Tuckers napped pics with Young Thug, his flip flops, girlfriend Miss Jerrika Karlae, and Monyetta Shaw.

Ludacris also rocked the halftime show:

He posted pics before taking over center court to rock with Jermaine Dupri and DTP's Lil Fate:

Peep the videos below:

Luda also stopped by "Inside The NBA" this week to cut up with Shaq, Charles Barkley and the crew:

Ha.

BONUS: Luda's wife Eudoxie is showing off her preggers progress:

She gave us a little pre-yoga baby bump action.  Awww!

Photos: Luda's IG/JD's IG/Kandi's I/Eudoxie's IG

What’s this? Russell Wilson bringing Ciara along as his date for the White House Correspondents dinner this weekend? Find out inside….

Since Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson and singer Ciara were spotted hitting a Seattle Mariners game last weekend, rumors have been circulating that the two could possibly be dating. And now, they’re fueling the dating rumors further.

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is reportedly bringing the “I Bet” singer as his date for the White House Correspondents dinner on Saturday. Yep, he’s set to roll in with CiCi on his arm. Take that Future.

So how do we know this?

AOL released the partial guest list -- which is often given to the media by the White House -- for the upcoming event and, apparently, Ciara is listed as Russell’s date!  Yes, it specifically says his DATE...not just her by herself.

We guess they hit it off during their outing last week. We actually like these two possibly hooking up. Russell filed for divorce from his wife after two years last year. And Ciara called it quits months ago with her baby's daddy Future, cancelling their upcoming nuptials.

We’ll definitely post their flicks from the weekend….IF they don't change their minds about showing up together.

UPDATE:

Well..then there's this. Russell posted a video of himself and his grandmother dancing it up with the caption, "Can't wait to dance with my beautiful date at the WHCD this weekend! ‪#‎shesgotmoves‬ ‪#‎loveugrandma‬." Check it:
 

Hmm...so maybe he's bringing two dates? Guess we will see...

Photos: Getty

We are proud to announce the confirmation of Attorney General Loretta Lynch...and it's about time!  More on this historic appointment inside....

History was made today when Loretta Lynch was confirmed as attorney general by a vote of 56-43. She is the first black woman in American history to hold the country's top law enforcement post.

AG Loretta Lynch, a federal prosecutor from New York, will officially begin her new gig after the departure of AG Eric Holder in November.

AG Lynch's road to DC has been long and tedious (far longer than any other confirmation candidate in history) thanks to partisan bickering that continued up until today. The shade was real.  And we all know why.

In the video below, the Senate members are warned that expressions of approval or disapproval are not allowed; however, the floor CHEERS her confirmation! Even if you don't agree with the POTUS on his policies, you can't deny the resume and qualifications of AG Loretta Lynch.

President Obama released a statement on the confirmation saying,

Today, the Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch to be America’s next Attorney General – and America will be better off for it. Loretta has spent her life fighting for the fair and equal justice that is the foundation of our democracy. As head of the Justice Department, she will oversee a vast portfolio of cases, including counterterrorism and voting rights; public corruption and white-collar crime; judicial recommendations and policy reviews – all of which matter to the lives of every American, and shape the story of our country. She will bring to bear her experience as a tough, independent, and well-respected prosecutor on key, bipartisan priorities like criminal justice reform. And she will build on our progress in combatting newer threats like cybercrime. Loretta’s confirmation ensures that we are better positioned to keep our communities safe, keep our nation secure, and ensure that every American experiences justice under the law.

In his own statement , AG Holder said he was pleased the Senate recognized "her clear qualifications."

"I have known and worked closely with Loretta for many years, and I know that she will continue the vital work that this Administration has set in motion and leave her own innovative mark on the Department in which we have both been privileged to serve. I am confident that Loretta will be an outstanding Attorney General, a dedicated guardian of the Constitution, and a devoted champion of all those whom the law protects and empowers."

Watch the confirmation here:

The qualifications:

Photos via Getty

We have new clips from the upcoming “Real Housewvies of Atlanta” reunion special. Peep a clip of Cynthia Bailey confronting Porsha Williams on spreading rumors about her husband Peter Thomas CHEATING on her! Also, check out NeNe Leakes and Kandi Burruss duke out when you go inside….

We’re days away from the explosive Part 1 premiere of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” reunion special. And just before we huddle in front of our TVs to find out the latest ATL tea, a few clips from the upcoming reunion have surfaced. And they are many things.

In the first clip, we have Cynthia Bailey (who has been quite messy this season) confronting Porsha Williams on a conversation Porsha had with Phadrea Parks. During the season, Porsha had a sitdown with Phaedra where the two discussed Cynthia’s husband Peter Thomas “sleeping with everyone in Atlanta.” Her words, not ours. And Cynthia didn’t appreciate it.

Here’s the clip:

Bloop! Funny how Cynthia wants to come for Porsha over what she said about her husband when Cynthia was ~ messy boots ~ when it came to Phaedra supposedly sleeping with a man named Mr. Chocolate behind Apollo’s back.

In another clip....

Things got heated between NeNe Leakes and Kandi Burruss when discussing their friendships with Phaedra Parks.

Now, throughout the entire show, Kandi and Pahedra have always been tight. But things changed a bit once Phaedra starting going through her marital issues with Apollo and she felt like Kandi didn’t have her back like she should have. Where Kandi lacked, that’s where Nene stepped in and that caused all hell to break loose. Check it above. 

Yikes! Will Kandi and Phaedra remain friends after this? We hope so.

Also....

There were unconfirmed rumors floating around that Kenya only spent $45-$50 on her dress (which looked a lot like Beyonce's GRAMMY ensemble) for the reunion. She recently shut down those rumors saying:

 

It's been erroneously reported that I purchased my gorgeous custom @lsodesigns dress for $45.00 from an Asian trading company! LOL Although I'm a girl who loves to save my coins where I can and I'm proud of that, my dress with this type of work was custom made. As you can see it's also not the same dress as queen @beyonce I'll be auctioning this one off for charity. Thank you so much for the love. And thank you the most to my wonderful friend and family #LindaStokes #LSODesigns for perfection!

A photo posted by Kenya Moore (@thekenyamoore) on Apr 23, 2015 at 10:02am PDT

Oh....and it seems Porsha still has some animosity towards Kenya because she tweeted this yesterday:

Dry crusty beauty queens stay talking ish ..... #RandomThoughts

— Porsha Williams (@Porsha4real) April 22, 2015

These messy "housewives".....

Part 1 of the reunion premieres Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET on BRAVO. 

Photo: BRAVO

Mo'nique is still on the talk show circuit.  Today, she's addressing those legs she finally shaved and the incessant rumors about her being "difficult".  Check it inside....

Comedienne and Oscar winning actress Mo'nique is showing off her new body while making her rounds to promote hr new film Blackbird.  She stopped by "The Wendy Williams Show" today (before syopping by Huffington Post Live, above, with her co-star) to chop it up about things we've been wondering about.

After coming out to a standing ovation, Mo explained why she went back on her word about not caring about mainstream beauty standards when it comes to shaving her legs.  She says she didn't necessarily change her mind....but her had was forced with age.

"I didn't care.  And I still don't.  But what happened was, as I got older, the hair began to fall out in different places.  So one night, Sid and I were in the closet, and he said 'Mama, you're starting to have spots on your legs. It look like you got the mang-y.  So you got to do something about that.  So I shaved them that night and been shaving them ever since.   If I still had it I would still wear it well."

She explained her new body is all about being healthy -- eating healthy ad working ot five times a day.  She's not trying to get down to a certain weight or a certain size, just "trying to be the healthiest Mo'nique I can be."

And then they got to those Lee Daniels emails that Mo'Nique exposed this week to prove she WAS inf act offered the role of Cookie....despite Lee claiming otherwise.

What I will say is, he misspoke.  He said some things he and I and my husband Sidney know are not true.

And about that Cannes drama with her declining to promote Precious for no pay, she MAY have indirectly revealed they did cover her travel accommodations (since they offered to upgrade her room and give her a few more days in France in exchange for her attending).  So it's still unclear if they wanted her to pay for all her travel herself, or if she wanted EXTRA pay to promote in France in addition to her promotion she did in the States..

After receiving $50,000 to film Precious, Mo'nique said:

They wanted me to go to France, to Cannes.  When Fox call and they asked me---because Mo'nique promoted the movie so well in the States, we would love for her to go over to Cannes in France and do the carpet and promote the movie.  I said I respectfully decline.  Because I was doing "The Mo'Nique Show at the time, i was on a comedy tour, I was a wife and a mommy.  And I had a little bit of downtime.  So I respectfully declined to go to France and promote the movie for free.  Baby, they kept calling.

My husband said, well what is the offer attached.  They said, "Oh no, we would never pay anyone to promote a movie."  We understood.  We said, "We would never fly out of the country for free to promote your movie."

 

She spoke about why actors get a bad wrap when they take a stand against being what they see as "lowballed."   She also spoke about repairing her relationship with her oldest son Shalon.  Check it below:

Mo also hit the carpet at the Blackbird premiere last night at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem:

The movie opens tomorrow night!

Photos: INF/Daniel Zuchnik and Ron Adar

We've suspected that Jay Z and Beyonce had an album up their sleeves, and now a well-sourced DJ says it's nearly completed.  But do we believe it?  You decide...

Solo success.  Check.  Marriage.  Check.  Hit singles and guest appearance features on each other's album. Check.  Hit the road for a joint world tour. Check.  Create an heir to the throne. Check.

With all the feats they've accomplished as solo artists and as a married power couple, there's one box left to check for Beyonce and Jay Z:  The joint album.

With their On The Run tour in the rear-view mirror, the rumor mill is churning again about a possible Bey/Jay joint album. In fact, some credible sources say it's near completion.

We've come across a new video featuring DJ Skee of Skee TV says (at 1:54) that his well-placed industry sources confirm that the album is almost done and will come out exclusively on TIDAL.

Here's why we believe it:  TIDAL has been perceived as an alleged failure so far, and releasing the album exclusively could be the PR Hail Mary the company needs.

Plus, Jay Z did something similar with Samsung a few years ago, and we know how much Beyonce loves a "unique" release. So....

DO YOU BELIEVE IT?

Photo via Getty

Last night on the 'Gram, the shenanigans and tea spillage continued in the Blac Chyna-Tyga-Kylie Jenner love triangle.  Much to our pleasure, Chyna came with the receipts.  Get the latest updates inside...

After Blac Chyna threw major lip shade at her ex Tyga's new boo Kylie Jenner earlier this week, and Chyna and Kylie exchanged "Permanently" & "Currently" jabs at each other, ish just got real.

The guy centered in their bickering, "Rack City" rapper Tyga, tweeted this subliminal last night:

It's unclear who he is talking to or who he is talking about, but most assume it deals with his relationship with his under-aged girlfriend, the youngest Jenner girl.

An hour later, Tyga's baby's mother Blac Chyna had her own comeback:

Yes, receipts!  While Tyga is telling folks to "get over it," he clearly hasn't "gotten over" their relationship.  Chyna posted RECENT texts (based on the work schedule Chyna provided that show dates from this week) from the rapper that show him begging her to get back together.

Oh really?  What will his boo Kyle have to say about that?

Earlier this morning, once Tyga landed in Berlin, he responded to being exposed saying:

Mmmhmm....

Meanwhile, Kylie has remained uncharacteristically mum about it all.

Big Sean's "friends" told his side of the breakup story yesterday, now Ariana's "friends" are blasting Sean with her side.  Check out what she has to say about HIS selfishness, how much money SHE spent on their relationship and more....

Rapper Big Sean and girlfriend, pop star Ariana Grande, made their split public just four days ago...and the drama has been ensuing ever since.

Yesterday, Sean's friends said he feels like she's immature and selfish, due to him taking time to see her "10 times more" than she went to see him.  And it didn't help when she missed his big House of Blues performance the night before the Grammys.  He also claimed she asked him to spend tons of money to pay for them to spend time together. Oh, and those accusations about her using Justin Beiber to piss him off are up for discussion again.

Ariana says...via her friends...that SEAN is the one who is selfish.  She claims SHE paid for most of their vacations and her private flights to see him.  Not the other way around.  And about missing his HOB performance: She had to perform LIVE at the Grammys the next night, and her rehearsals that Saturday didn't go well, so she was ordered to be on vocal rest beforehand.  And clearly Sean didn't care about that.

Ariana says the Justin Beiber on stage hug was NOT staged and had nothing to do with Sean.  And here's the kicker: She's MAINLY pissed about his "billion dollar pu**y" lyric in his song "Stay Down":

ain't even gonna lie, I got a million dollar chick
With a billion dollar p****y
Every time I c*m, I swear to God I feel like I be rich

Ariana allegedly felt humiliated.  And it was her final straw before the breakup.  Bloop.

Photos: Getty

Guess who’s closing out this season of “Saturday Night Live?” Rihanna! Get the deets and peep “black•ish” stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson and Laurence Fishburne chopping it up on “Jimm Kimmel” inside….

After kicking off this season of “SNL” with an epic 40th anniversary celebration, the show will be closing the season with a mega superstar. Pop princess Rihanna has been tapped as the musical guest to perform during the finale of the 40th season, which is scheduled to go down May 16th and will be hosted by Louis C.K.

We’re sure the Bajan beauty will be performing some of her newer hits such as “B*tch Better Have My Money” and “American Oxygen,” which are tracks from her upcoming tentatively titled R8 album.

Oh, and before Rih dominates the late night talk show circuit, Wiz Khalifa is expected to serve as the musical guest on May 2nd, hosted by Scarlett Johansson. Nice.

In other tv news:

“black•ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross was spotted making her arrival for her late night tv appearance.

The “black•ish” mom (styling in a gold sequin slip dress from Tracy Reese's Spring '15 collection), Anthony Anderson and Laurence Fishburne stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night to chop it up about their highly popular ABC comedy series and to share a few laughs.  And we're obsessed with Tracee's look.

It was almost like watching them play out their characters from the show on the stage thanks to their great chemistry. Tracee and Anthony revealed that when they first met, Tracee didn’t like Anthony. But, once she got a chance to get to know him, she realized he had a heart of gold.

The cast mates also dished on Laurence not being able to adjust to using social media, how much fun they have on the set, backlash they received over how they disciplined the kids on the show, a time when Tracee farted on stage and more.

Check the clips below:
 

Fun times!

EXTRAS:

1.  Furious 8 is already on the calendar now that Furious 7 has crossed the bilion dollar sales mark.  Get ready for the next installment Spring 2017.  STORY

Photos: SNL/Pacific Coast News/Tracee's IG/Jimmy's IG

BET’s Upfronts event was held in NYC last night and Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Solange and Eva Marcille were among the attendees. See their pics and find out who else hit the carpet and the stage inside….

BET is coming back with handful of new shows that may peak your interest, starting with Brandy’s upcoming rom-com series “Zoe Moon.”

In between rehearsals for her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the “Chicago” musical, Brandy hit the carpet at the #ExperienceBETN2015 New York Upfronts event held at the Lincoln Center last night to promote her upcoming new show.

The R&B songstress will play a single mother of a 10-year-old son looking to make a major change in her career, starting her new life as a cosmetics mogul. We love Brandy as Chardonnay in the BET series “The Game,” so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that her new scripted drama will be just as good, if not better.

New mom Kelly Rowland was front and center looking gorgeous on the carpet, posing it up alongside BET CEO Debra Lee. On her new singing competition show “Chasing Destiny,” Kelly is on the quest for the next hottest singing group. She clearly knows a thing or two about functioning in a band as she was apart of one of the biggest girl groups of our time, Destiny’s Child.

Kelly was also spotted at the BET Upfronts event in Chicago a few days ago. Peep those pics here.

Solange hit the scene in a Maki Oh AW15/16 dress before hitting the turn tables.

Model/actress Eva Marcille was styling on the carpet in a gold and black skirt, black crop top and black leather jacket, for an edgier look. The "Top Model" chick has also landed a show on the BET Network, starring in a reality docu-series titled, "About The Business." The show will follow Eva as she navigates the entertainment business as a budding actress.

“F*ck It All” singer Elle Varner opted for a black strapless Sam Edelman jumpsuit for last night’s festivities. And she was looking flawless with her barely there make up and head full of luscious curls. 

Rapper Lil Mama made a statement in a Tracy Reese sheer trench and sequin top, 1of1 by Jolie denim shorts, and BDONNAS thigh high lace boots. Are we feelin’ her look?

“The View” co-host Whoppi Goldberg and Debra Lee caught up with one another on the carpet.

Rap icon MC Lyte was all smiles on the carpet alongside BET President of Broadcast Media Sales Louis Carr.

“It’s A Mann’s World” stars David and Tamela Mann hit the carpet to celebrate their show being renewed by the network. They will kick off the second season of their family oriented reality series.

Gospel songbird Yolanda Adams was serving fab on the carpet.

Gospel musician Kirk Franklin was also in the mix.

Actress/Whoopi Goldberg's daughter Alex Martin Dean brought some funky prints on the carpet. She has nabbed her very own show coming to CENTRIC titled "According to Alex," which will follow her new career journey. 

Queen Latifah came out to support ahead of the premiere of Brotherly Love (which she executive produced), which hit theaters today.

Inside....

Elle hit the stage to provide a few musical selections.

Furious 7 star Ludacris rocked the stage with a few of his hits.

And Kelly took the stage to talk about why she decided to do her new show "Chasing Destiny." She said:

 

A video posted by Gia Peppers (@giapeppers) on Apr 23, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT

Fab times!

Photos: Getty/Splash/WENN/Wire/@BETNetworks/@maki.oh

You’ve seen a few flicks. Now, get another peek inside of Tina Knowles Lawson’s magical wedding ceremony where she trekked down the isle to marry her love Richard Lawson. Peep the all-white party flicks of Beyonce, Solange, Jay Z, Blue Ivy, Juelz and more inside….

From the looks of these brand new flicks Beyonce just shared, Tina Knowles Lawson and her wedding party had a blast during her all-white nuptials.

The 61-year-old mother of Beyonce and Solange married her 68-year-old boyfriend Richard Lawson aboard a yacht called "Eternity" off the coast of in Newport Beach, California a few weeks ago. And it was a total family affair as her whole family were in attendance for the lovefest, including Beyonce, Solange, son-in-laws Jay Z& Alan Ferguson, grand kids Blue Ivy and Juelz, niece Angie Beyince, Kelly Rowland, her husband Tim Witherspoon and baby Titan, Michelle Williams (not pictured) and Richard’s daughter/actress Bianca Lawson.
 

Mama Knowles Lawson was absolutely breathtaking in a gold belted gown by Romona Keveza as she made her first walk down the aisle as Mrs. Lawson. "It couldn't have been more perfect," Tina told PEOPLE magazine following her fairy tale wedding.
 

Cousins Blue Ivy and Juelz looked so cute in their all white ensembles and little Blue rocking her mini Tiara. They were captured sharing a funny moment with Hov, Solo and Alan.

 

A photo posted by Black Bridal Bliss (@blkbridalbliss) on Apr 24, 2015 at 10:41am PDT

Adorbs!

After a toast with friends, including former ESSENCE editor Susan Taylor, her husband Khephra Burns, and actor Glynn Turman, the "turn up" commenced:

And Mama Tina showed everyone exactly where Bey and Solo get their moves. Get it Mama Tina!

Bey hopped in the mix and did a little jig on the dance floor.

But, little Blue Ivy stole the show dancing it up with her auntie Solo.

Then, Blue hit the dance floor with her pops.

Fun times.

Photos: Beyonce.com/Cliff Watts

"DWTS" celebrated its 10th anniversary with a huge bash featuring former contestants Vivica A. Fox, Lil Kim, Amber Riley and Patti Labelle.  See the pics inside and watch Mo'Nique on "WWHL."

Last night, ABC/DISNEY taped The Dancing With the Stars 10th Anniversary Special.  The special airs next Tuesday, on April 28th, and we've been tipped off about what we can expect.

First, we will see Patti Labelle, who appears on "DWTS" this season, link up with former "DWTS" winner Amber Riley and former contestant Lil Kim to perform "Lady Marmalade" (atop). Actor Alfonso Ribeiro will appear on the special, doing his last dance as reigning champion. We will also see appearances from former contestants Gladys Knight and Emmitt Smith.

After the taping, the celebs headed to the afterparty at Greystone Manor in West Hollywood.

Amber posted a pic with Patti, adding the caption "My other mother! She adopted me lol @mspattilabelle thank you for simply being you. Tonight was a dream come true. Living legend but as gracious as the girl next door or the really cool Aunt! I aspire to be just like you I will forever remember your words! I LOVE YOU!!!"

Amber also posted a pic with her "Lady Marmalade" partner Lil Kim.

Vivica A. Fox attended the afterparty as well.  Vivica, a former "DWTS" contestant, is all set to appear on "Hollywood Divas" next year and the sequel to Independence Day.

On late night...

Blackbird star Mo'Nique stopped by the Bravo clubhouse to discuss her latest film (in theatres now) and her feud with Lee Daniels.

While rocking a DKNY and a skirt from Tadashi, Mo'Nique told Andy COhen she was initially offered the role of Cookie Lyon, but Lee pulled the offer off the table.  He told her she'd been blackballed (but he never explained why).

"Actually, Lee Daniels and I had a conversation and he offered me the role of Cookie. We went back and forth with his company and our company trying to get TV quotes and all. And then I got a call back from him, because I hadn’t heard where I was supposed to go and do this screen test. That’s when he said ‘Mama, you've been blackballed.’ And I said, ‘Well why have I been blackballed?’ And he said, ‘Because you didn’t play the game.’ And I said, ‘What game is that.’ And he was never able to answer that question. So that’s as clear as I can be because I’ve been saying the same thing repeatedly.”
 

For her part, Mo says she didn't buy into the whole "blackballed" thing, but admits that Hollywood did lowball her with small salary offers. And she wasn't having that! Watch the "WWHL" clips here and see Monique discussing Lee Daniels in-depth here.

On being blackballed:

Where does Mo'Nique keep her Oscar:

Photos via Amber Riley Instagram/DWTS Twitter

Ciara is back with big hair and major glam for another magazine cover. The R&B songstress covers L'Officiel Singapore May 2015 issue. And she’s slaying like no other! Peep her gorgeous cover and more inside…..

Right before she travels across the nation on her "Jackie" tour and before the release of her new Jackie album, Ciara serves on yet another magazine cover. And we’re drooling over the epic slayge she's serving on the cover of L'Officiel Singapore May 2015 issue.

Shot by famed photographer Francesco Carrozzini, CiCi brings vintage glitz and glam, styling in a super sexy snakeskin Armani dress, topping off her fab look off with big hair. We’re SO not mad at it!
 

In shot from her spread, Baby Future’s mom stuns in a custom Givenchy piece as she posed it up on her best model behavior. We’re loving these hot shots and can't wait to see the rest. We "bet" Super Bowl champRussell Wilson is loving it too.  

Cici drops her new LP Jackie May 4th and launches her tour in Chicago May 3rd.

Photos: @lofficielsingapore

Terrence J donated $100K to North Carolina A&T State University today and celebrated "Terrence J Day."  Get all the deets inside and watch the family of Michael Brown's press conference regarding their civil lawsuit.

Actor and co-anchor of E! News Terrence “J” Jenkins returned to his alma mater North Carolina A&T State University today, where he presented the university with a $100,000 endowment.

He said, “I am truly humbled to return to my alma mater and be in a position to give back to the same department and University that helped steer me on this incredibly rewarding career path. I’m inspired by the great work that NBCUniversal has contributed to N.C. A&T State and I am thankful to be able to work together with them on these important programs.”

In his honor, the department of journalism and mass communication declared April 24 ‘Terrence J Day’ and hosted a mentor’s breakfast and “Let’s Talk,” a networking session.

In March 2014, NBCUniversal established a partnership with N.C. A&T State to further develop initiatives to direct graduates of historically black colleges and universities into media careers.

Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, NBCUniversal, said “We are proud to join Terrence on this special day and continue our partnership with N.C. A&T State, which help prepare and equip students with the necessary tools to succeed in the competitive media industry.”

Great way to give back to the community Terrence J!

Watch the band getting it in:

 

A video posted by Terrence J (@iamterrencej) on Apr 24, 2015 at 9:34am PDT

In legal matters....

Today, Attorney Anthony Gray announced a wrongful-death lawsuit by Michael Brown's relatives at the St. Louis County Circuit Court in Clayton. He stood alongside attorney Benjamin Crump, Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, and Brown's father, Michael Brown Sr. The suit names as defendants the city of Ferguson, former Police Chief Thomas Jackson and former police officer Darren Wilson.

While announcing the lawsuit, Brown family attorney Anthony Gray READS former Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson for filth. He says the civil suit will give the Brown family an opportunity to present evidence to a jury in a way that is not slanted in the former officer’s favor.  And there will be new evidence.

Benjamin Crump, spoke out saying, “When is America going to challenge the standard police narrative of” these killings.  "America cannot continue to sanction” the killing of unarmed black men."

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the lawsuit alleges:
1) Darren Wilson used excessive force in shooting at an unarmed Brown approximately 12 times even as the teen tried to surrender.
2) The police department allowed Darren ing Wilson to destroy evidence when he was permitted to return to the station alone, wash the blood off his hands and seal his gun in a bag without proper supervision.

Also, several pages of the suit use examples found by the U.S. Department of Justice report showing that Ferguson police officers stopped, searched, arrested and used force against blacks at higher rates than whites.

We will keep you posted about developments...

Photos via Getty Images

Kevin Hart, Michael B. Jordan and Rocsi Diaz got dressed to impress before heading to this year’s CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards. At another event, Jhene Aiko and Jussie Smollett hung out at the #MyCalvins denim series launch. Peep the flicks inside….

Last night, the hottest comedian in Hollywood right now took a break from his "What Now" tour to be honored at this year’s CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards. Get Hard star Kevin Hart was presented with the CinemaCon Comedy Star Of The Year Award during the ceremony held at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. And he was looking quite dapper in his tasseled loafers on the carpet.

CinemaCon is the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners.

“Parks and Recreation” star Paul Rudd was on the scene to accept an award as well. He brought home the Male Star of the Year Award. He and Kevin, who both starred in 40-Year-Old Virgin, kicked it on the carpet before the night’s festivities.

And Kevin made sure to show off his new award that will join the slew of awards he has already been honored with. He's back on the road and will be bringing the laughs at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL tonight.

HLN anchor Rocsi Diaz flaunted her curves in a fitted strapless Ministry Of Style cubic dress on the red carpet before getting to her interviewing duties.

Work!

Cutie Michael B. Jordan, who’s starring in the upcoming flick Fantastic Four (July 30th), was honored last night as well. He and his Fantasic Four cast mates, including Miles Teller, Kata Mara& Jamie Bell, were presented with the CinemaCon Ensemble Award.

Michael B. Jordan stars as Johnny Storm / Human Torch (who can turn into fire when he says "Flame On") in the upcoming Marvel-comic film. And it's scheduled to hit theaters July 30th. Comic fans get excited. On top of starring in the highly anticipated comic film, Michael is also starring in the upcoming Rocky spin-off Creed, which is slated to drop November 25th. We're so here for BOTH movies.

At another event....

R&B songbird Jhene Aiko attended Open Ceremony and Calvin Klein Jeans’ celebration launch of the #mycalvins Denim Series at Chateau Marmont in L.A. yesterday.

She looked cute in her floral Raquel Allegra maxi dress, black All Saints jacket and poetic justice braids. Earlier in the day, the "Post 2 Be" singer performed at "We Day Seattle" to celebrate Earth Day. 

The Souled Out singer posed it up with rockers Danielle and Alana Haim before she hit the stage to perform. Chick is getting those concert coins.

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett was also on the scene as he's been heavy on promo circuit following the highly successful first season of the FOX series.

And look who he caught up with...the Jenner girls. Kendall was in the mix to celebrate her Calvin Klein campaign and little sis Kylie (sans Tyga--he's in Germany) came out to support.

Photos: Getty

Award-winning director Ava DuVernay joins the short-list of women who've been honored with their own "Barbie" dolls by Mattel.  Find out more regarding Ava's honor inside and get the deets on Grant Hill purchasing The Atlanta Hawks.

Today, the MATTEL company revealed that they've created 6 "Sheroes" Barbie dolls, honoring women heroes who inspire girls "by breaking boundaries and expanding possibilities for women everywhere."

The collection, which was unveiled earlier at Variety’s “Power of Women” includes Barbie versions of Broadway star Kirsten Chenoweth, actress Emmy Rossum and country singer Trisha Yearwood, director Ava DuVernay and Lucky editor Eva Chen and fashion designer Sydney “Mayhem” Keiser.

Evelyn Mazzocco, general manager of Barbie, explained the dolls and their significance saying,

“Barbie has always represented that girls have choices, and this spring we are proud to honor six Sheroes who through their trade and philanthropic efforts are an inspiration to girls. Started by a female entrepreneur and mother, this brand has a responsibility to continue to honor and encourage powerful female role models who are leaving a legacy for the next generation of glass ceiling breakers.”

Ava's doll has her trademark braids and comes with a director's chair.  Ava, who's set to direct and write and original series for OWN this fall, tweeted her approval,  

In other news...

18-year-NBA vet Grant Hill, who won Rookie of the Year during the 1994-95, owns an NBA team (at least partially)! We'll explain....

According to a CBS Sports press release, Grant Hill (shown above with wife Tamia) is a part of an investment group that acquired the Atlanta Hawks for $850 Million. His group includes billionaire Antony Ressler, private equity investor Richard Schnall; Spanx Inc. founder Sara Blakely, and her husband, Jesse Itzler who is a co-founder of Marquis Jets.

In a team release obtained by Bloomberg Business, Antony Ressler said “We are honored and thrilled to have been chosen to become the new stewards of the Hawks, we are incredibly excited by the Hawks’ success and wish them luck in the playoffs.”

While Grant isn't very active on social media he did "retweet" a congratulatory message from fellow mogul Earvin Magic Johnson.  And we all know Magic Johnson is the bluepint for athletes turned moguls.  Clearly he approves of this purchase...

 Photo via Grant's Instagram/Getty/Twitter