The 8th Annual Television Academy Honors at Montage Beverly Hills was held yesterday where the cast of Black-ish accepted an honor. See photos inside...

Yesterday, The 8th Annual Television Academy Honors were held at the Montage Beverly Hills.  And our newest fave tv family was front and center:

Tracee Ellis Ross was among the celebs in attendance as her hit ABC series "Black-ish" was honored as one of six programs that have used their influence to cause cultural shifts.

Speaking of cultural shifts, in the latest issue of THR, Tracee shares the cover with several powerful women of Hollywood whom all opened up about expectations and limitation often places on actresses.  During one candid moment, Dr. Ross (she received an honorary doctorate from Brown University) shared her thoughts on women knowing their worth.

"I was raised by a woman [singer Diana Ross] who has high standards for what she's worth, which has been called 'diva behavior.' I have witnessed flagrant, disgusting behavior, and that is not my mother. There is a way to be a woman, ask for what we deserve and be able to negotiate."

Tracee's co-star Yara Shahidi came out to share the show's honor with the cast. The YBF chick is also flossing her modeling skills lately.  The talented teen recently signed on as the face of cousin Destiny Jones's lip gloss line Lipmatic. Check out their photoshoot here.

Miles Brown is about to steal the crown as Hollywood's most adorable child actor. He always looks like he's stepped straight out of a GAP Kids ad.

Rounding out the cast, actors Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner were also on hand to celebrate the show's success and honor.

Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, shown above with wife Dr. Rainbow Edwards-Barris, accepted the show's honor on behalf of the cast. The show was recognized for taking on child discipline methods in the episode 'Crime and Punishment.'

Kenya, who created the show based on his own life and experiences, opened up about the episode (and how it showcased a cultural shift) during a post-awards show interview saying,

'We had to tell it (the story) because I do think there's a general -- whether it's apocryphal or not -- notion that black families spank, and I wanted to talk about it,'

Kenya revealed that 11 of the show's 12 writers admitted to being spanked as kids but none of them spank their children. "That was kind of the basis for how we got an interesting story out of it," he revealed.

Congrats to the cast on their honor!

Photos via WENN

Looks like Spike Lee’s new controversial film Chiraq is starting to shape up in Chicago. Peep pics of Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, LaLa Anthony and more around the Windy City inside….

Although Spike Lee’s upcoming film Chiraq has drawn some criticism and backlash recently, it appears the movie has started production in Chicago.

Production assistant Anya Adams snapped a pic of The Butler star John Cusack, Expendables 3 star Wesley Snipes and “America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon gathered at the very first table read for the upcoming flick (supposedly about the violence that plagues Chicago) a few days ago.

A few weeks ago, the Oscar nominated director spoke during a news conference at St. Sabina Catholic Church in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood to address the backlash and rumors circulating about his film. In short, he said,

“Everything I’ve done has led up to this film,” Lee said, adding a simple overall message: Don’t prejudge the film, whatever it may depict or be titled.

“I love Chicago, you know,” he said. “Wait until the movie comes out. You don’t like it, you don’t like, but wait, see it first. This is not a joke, this is not a game,” he said, “this is real life and death, and that’s the way we are going to approach this.”

There haven’t been many details about the film (like the official synopsis), but we have heard rumors of who may star in the film. And recently, a few of them have been posting up flicks while out and about in Chicago:

"Power" star LaLa Anthony has been rumored to star in the film and she was spotted in Chi-town over the weekend with friends, including Derrick Rose's baby's mother Mieka Reese.

Nick Cannon has been posting up shots from the Windy City. A few days ago, he said, "Nothing but love on the Southside of Chicago yesterday. The youngsters held me down! #rockyourdrop #ChicagoStandUp"

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is also rumored to have signed up for the film. Last week, J-Hud made a visit to her alma mater Dunbar Vocational High School in Chi-town:

 

A video posted by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) on May 21, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

Today, LaLa was busy rocking out to Rihanna’s “BBHMM” in the car with "The Wire" star Felicia "Snoop" Pearson:

 

A video posted by Felicia Pearson (@bmoresnoop) on May 28, 2015 at 8:41am PDT

Ha!

A few other YBF folks are rumored to be on the set, including Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Common and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey).

There have also been a few celeb sightings around the city. According to the Chicago Tribune, The Game and Trey Songz were partying (separately) at Studio Paris nightclub inside Paris Club Bistro & Bar on May 16th, Chance the Rapper dined at Lou Malnati’s on May 17th and former president Bill Clinton had lunch at Joe Fish on May 18th.

Who’s excited? 

Photos: LaLa's IG/Nick's IG/@whatsanyamind/@miekajoi_

Mariah Carey just slammed the team at "American Idol" deeming it the worst experience of her life!  Find out what else she shared about her old gig inside get the exclusive deets about Janet Jackson's surprise 49th birthday inside.

According to Mariah Carey, working at "American Idol" was even worse than watching her movie Glitter.  OK....we added a little emphasis there (cause we LOVE the Glitter soundtrack) but she did describe her tenure as a judge (alongside rival Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson) as the worst experience of her life...and that's a pretty strong statement considering she had an alleged nervous breakdown after Glitter. 

The shocking admission popped up earlier today when an interview Mimi did with Australian KIIS FM hosts Kyle and Jackie O hit stateside. And she didn't hold back.....

When asked what she thought about the show, which was recently cancelled by FOX, Mimi said 'It's so boring and so fake.' So what makes the show fake? Mimi says the judges are coaxed into exaggerated feedback and B.S. chatter to gain more ratings.

"I'm sorry I just think it's... when i say it's fake... I mean like you have to make up things to say about people. Half the time the performances are good, you just be like "it was good" and you feel like ending it there: "You were really good."

But....FOX didn't want the comments or the drama to stop.  TheYBF.com covered the nasty fallout between Mariah and Nicki a few years ago and Ms. Carey thinks it was all planned...by the execs!

'Pitting two females against each other wasn't cool. It should have been about the contestants instead of about some non-existent feud that turned into even more ridiculousness and I would never want to be involved in it again, but everyone else can like it.'

'I'm not going to get into what it was, let's just say, I don't think they had any intentions of us having a good experience through that show.

Ouch! Sounds like typical reality tv and reality competition shows.  But here's our final question, can we expect to see Mariah take the stage next season for AI's final show? She said, 'Hell, no! Absolutely not, that was the worst experience of my life.'

Well....that settles that.

In other icon news:

Janet Jackson celebrated her 49th birthday with her husband Wissam Al Mana (shown at The Giorgio Armani 40th Anniversary Dinner Reception in Paris last month)and a group of the couple's closest on May 16th, in LA. The "surprise" affair was hosted at LA's Hyde Lounge where Wissam tricked her beautiful wife, telling her they were going out for a simple sushi dinner. However, a source told E!

"When she arrived in the venue with her husband and bodyguard, they escorted her to the patio where her closest friends and some family members were waiting for her with a big surprise!"

After they dined on sushi catered by Katsuya, Janet celebrated with “two beautiful cakes”, the source added. They group of 30 partied until 1:30 in the morning.  The funniest tidbit about the party involved one of Jan's brothers. The source says he was wearing head-to-toe Louis Vuitton. Oh Jermaine! So damn extra...

The six-time Grammy winner recently announced that she is releasing a new album this year and there will also be a tour coming up. The message to fans said "I promised you'd hear it from my lips. And now you will. This year. New music. New world tour. A new movement. I've been listening. Let's keep the conversation going."

In fact, Mrs. Jackson Al Mana began rehearsals today in Los Angeles.  Check out the photo of Jan heading into the studio here.
Are we excited about Janet's #ConversationsInACafe?

EXTRAS:

1.  On Monday, June 1st, comedian Tracy Morgan will sit down with Matt Lauer on “Today” in his first interview since the New Jersey Turnpike collision with a Walmart truck left him critically injured and killed fellow comic James “Uncle Jimmy Mack” McNair.

The comedian recently settled with Wal-Mart for an undisclosed amount. In a statement to the press, he said, “Walmart did right by me and my family, and for my associates and their families. I am grateful that the case was resolved amicably.”Story.

Photos via Getty

If you’re a fan of the original classic film GREASE (like we are) we have good news! FOX is bringing a live musical to the silver screen. And Keke Palmer has nabbed a role as Marty Maraschino. Get the deets and peep the adorableness from North West on her way to ballet class inside…

There’s nothing like one of your fave classic films being turned into a live musical with a YBF chick nabbing a role. “Scream Queens” star Keke Palmer has inked another deal with FOX. And this time, she’s hitting the stage for a live musical of the 1978 classic film GREASE. One thing is for sure, she'll be able to hold her own on the live stage play since wrapping up her stint as the first African-American Cinderella on Broadwayearlier this year.

Keke will be playing the mouthy, yet prissy Pink Lady Marty Maraschino…”you know, like the cherry,” in the upcoming musical staging of “GREASE: LIVE.” She will star alongside Julianne Hough, who will play good girl-turned-bad Sandy Olsson, and Vanessa Hudgens who will portray Pink Lady honcho Rizzo. No word on who will play Frenchy and Jan yet.

The special will be executive produced by Marc Platt (“Wicked,” “Into the Woods”), director Thomas Kail (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”) will oversee the stage direction and Alex Rudzinski (“Dancing with the Stars”) will serve as the live television director. Broadway writers Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins have been tapped to write the script.

Mark your calendars! The three-hour special is set to air Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm ET on FOX. We’re SO here for this.
 

In today's kid candids.... 

Can North West get ANY cuter? Short answer: Yes, she can.  Nori was spotted in an adorable white tutu, a white custom tailored Balmain blazer (gifted by Olivier Rousteing himself) paired with little white ballet slippers from BLOCH while leaving her weekly ballet class in Tarzana, California today.

Nori’s cousin Penelope Disick was also dressed for their ballet lesson rocking a black tutu. Kanye's daughter decided (or her mom) to wear her white tutu today after wearing her black tutu a few days ago. She was spotted leaving Miss Melodee Dance Studio toting a camera a few days ago. Peep her epic side-eye HERE.

Halfway to the car, Nori clearly was over walking, so like most toddlers....

....she got her mom to carry her to the car. North has a birthday coming up. The celebuspawn will celebrate her 2nd birthday on June 15th. We wonder what the follow up to her KIDCHELLA themed party will be like. We're sure it will be something spectacular.

EXTRAS:

1.   Ms. Lauryn Hill to Be Honored with ASCAP Golden Note Award.  STORY

Photos: Getty/FameFlynet/Pacific Coast News/Splash

Besties Amber Rose& Blac Chyna are putting Hollywood on notice.  Could they be the new "Thelma & Louise"?  Watch them take their show--and by show we mean their poses for the paparazzi--on the road inside....

Booties in spandex.  Check.  Rapper baby daddies.  Check.  Tatts. Check.  Skills on the stripper-pole. Check, Check.  BFFs Amber Rose and Blac Chyna are doing what it takes to get the paparazzi's attention.

If these two ver wanted to do a Thelma & Louise remake.....it may work for your straight to DVD pleasures. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon hit the road in a convertible, Amber & Blac could raise ruckus on a set of matching Can-Am Spyders.

Photographers spotted the biker chicks picking up their three-wheelers yesterday for a quick ride through those LA streets. 

Amber and her neon ASSets tried to stop traffic.

Unless you're lucky enough to be on Sunset Blvd when she passes by on her bike, fans of Amber Rose can check her out (alongside Eva Marcille) in the recently released film Sister Code.

In other news, Machine Gun Kelly recently revealed that he and Amber have been dating.  Also, Blac Chyna has apparently moved on with boxing champ J'Leon Love.

Seriously......all that at the red light? No ma'am Amber....no texting or phone calls!  In her defense, there really wasn't anywhere to attach a bluetooth, was there?
 

Photos via FameFlynet/Blac Chyna's IG/Splash/Pacific Coast News
 

Last night in Hollywood, designer Vivienne Westwood unveiled the VW-designed penthouse at The London Hotel.  Stylish chicks KeKe Palmer and Zendaya were there to celebrate.  Decide if we love their bold and suited up statements inside....

21-year-old KeKe Palmer and 18-year-old Zendaya are all about the fun and bold fashion statements.  So it's only right both leading ladies got suited up in Vivienne Westwood for the unveiling of the newest Penthouse inspired by the designer.

While Zendaya kept it funky in a red and blue plaid suit with a white tee and gold ankle strap heels, KeKe matched her fun with a black & grey striped Vivienne Westwood suit and graphic clock tee with black Louboutin pumps:

Both ladies have numerous projects on deck.  KeKe is filming the Fox series  "Scream Queens" in New Orleans and was just named to play Marty Maraschino in the network's upcoming live revival of Grease!  Zendaya is busy with her Disney show "K.C. Undercover" and just starred in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" mini movie music video.

So, about these bold looks...

Do we love 'em?!

Rihanna has been racking up her frequent flyer miles this week. The Pop princess jetted from Miami to Havana, Cuba on Thursday for a fiery photoshoot. Peep her red hot pics inside….

We’ve been keeping tabs on Rihanna’s recent whereabouts. And she’s been all over the world just this week.  Rih has jetted from NYC to Miami to London back to Miami and now she’s in Havana, Cuba.

On Thursday, the Bajan beauty took her Barbadian passport and swooped down to the colorful capital for a super sexy photoshoot.  She served up a little Jessica Rabbit tease with her fiery red hair and fire truck red corset.

The “BBHMM” singer was on her best model behavior posing up outside of a diner in the Caribbean city for a totally vintage moment.

Soon after, a few vintage American cars were brought on the set where the Pop princess continued her slayage.

It didn’t take long for word to spread that the Pop superstar was in town as it caused quite a stir amongst the locals.

After her shoot, she hopped into one of the old-school rides and rolled out to grab a bite to eat.

On Wednesday night upon arriving in Havana, the “Diamonds” singer stopped by Restaurante-Paladar La Fontana for some authentic Cuban cuisine. The owner told the AFP Rih specifically asked to eat Cuban food, so she chowed down on black beans, grilled chorizos, pork chops and a local dish called "grandma's steak.” Yum!

Upon finishing dinner, she danced to classic Cuban music by the restaurant's in-house band. Since RiRi is from Barbados, she’s not subject to the strict US restrictions on travel to Cuba. But, her trip didn’t come without a few challenges, as most commercial airlines cannot fly directly from the U.S. to Cuba under the 1962 embargo. Since President Obama eased restrictions on travel to Cuba, only approved charter flights are allowed.
 

Can't wait to see the final shots....

Photos: Getty/Reuters

2014 was one of Pharrell Williams’ biggest years when it comes to his accomplishments. And to celebrate his success, the superproducer reortedly copped himself (and his family) a super sleek Hollywood Hills abode for a cool $7.14 million. Peep flicks of the snazzy property inside….

We’re sure Pharrell Williams, his wife Helen and their son Rocket are very “happy” with their new digs. The Grammy Award winning producer dropped $7.14 million on one of the most sought after contemporary residences in all of Los Angeles.

Making the investment even sweeter, the 42-year-old producer nabbed the modern, ultra sleek, high in the hills abode for more than $2 million less than its original asking price, according to Variety. Nice!

The property, set high above the Sunset Strip in Laurel Canyon, is about 4,415 square feet of gorgeousness with 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms and an infinity pool looking over the City of Angels.  Better kid some kid proof gates for little Rocket!

This mansion, dubbed the Skyline Residence, is a big deal in Hollywood with its "world class architecture representing one of the most important pieces of contemporary architecture built in LA in the last decade," according to its original listing.  And it's so P.

The flawless crib composed of two buildings where the main house holds four to five bedrooms and a two story one bedroom guest house. Talk about treating your guests to the finer things in life….

The living room is entirely glass-walled with extra high-ceilings giving a stunning sky and city lights view. The stainless steel floating fireplace hangs in the center of the room to provide all-around heating during the colder months.

The kitchen features a huge center island which also serves as an eating space with dove grey cabinetry, winter white countertops, sleek stainless steel appliances and an amazing view through the oversized glass windows.

Must be nice. Congrats P on your new abode!

Photos: Getty/The Agency

In our red carpet roundup we've got the cast of "HTGAWM" attended an ATAS event plus "Marriage Boot Camp" stars Reggie Youngblood and Tami Roman were spotted at their show's premiere party. And do they have a secret to tell?  More inside...

Last night, we spotted Reggie Youngblood walking the red carpet with girlfriend Tami Roman at the premiere party for the third season of Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars.   The festivities were hosted by WE tv at HYDE Sunset: Kitchen + Cocktails in West Hollywood, California.

The show marks Tami's return to reality tv after a brief hiatus.  In addition to "MBC", Tami has also returned to VH1 as one of the new additions to "BBW LA."

If you've detected a slight age difference between Tami and Reggie - you're right. She's 45 and he's 28 (17 year age difference).  While the couple isn't married (and Tami claims she doesn't want to re-marry so it's unclear why they're even on this show), one of the main issues they'll confront on the show is Reggie's desire to have kids. 

Tami is already the proud mom of Jazz and Lyric Anderson (with former NBA baller Kenny Anderson) and she's not keen on changing diapers again.  But she'd better watch out.....it looks like hosts Jim & Elizabeth Carroll just blessed her womb!

Hair weavologist Kim Kimble was in the building.

Tami and Reggie star alongside Kendra Wilkinson and former NFL player Hank Baskett. While the Basketts have dealt with Hank's cheating scandal, Kendra told PEOPLE things have changed since the show filmed. "We're in an amazing place. Everyday is work. We're working on it every single day and we're both willing to put in the work."

DJ Kiss was on hand to keep the beats coming.

Also in Hollywood.....

Viola Davis walked the red carpet at the "How To Get Away With Murder" ATAS Event at the Sunset Gower Studios.  And she rocked her usual bold color, pretty frock look.

Viola, who received the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series” last season, is heading to the silver screen in July alongside Jennifer Lopez in Lila & Eve, a crime/action drama.

Famed actress/director Debbie Allen was also on hand.  Over the past few seasons, Debbie has directed episodes of "Scandal", "HTGAWM" and "Empire."

Actor Alfred Enoch plays the charismatic Wes Gibbins on "HTGAWM." During season 2, will we finally find out if he killed Rebecca in this extra convoluted plot?

Actor Billy Brown, who plays Viola's sexy love interest (you know...the one that's NOT her husband) smiled for the cameras.

Photos via Getty

Kendrick Lamar was spotted filming the "Alright" video in LA and a few lucky fans got to meet him!  See pics inside....

Kendrick's hit album To Pimp A Butterfly is still going hard in most people's headphones...

Yesterday, K. Dot shut down a couple blocks in downtown Los Angeles to shoot his “Alright” music video.

From what we can gather, the visuals also include scenes shot in Oakland and a cool shot of Kendrick standing on top of a traffic light outside of the Staple’s Center on the corner of Chick Hearn Court and Figueroa (video below).  He stays reppin' for his city.

In the midst of the shoot, a few lucky fans got to pose with Kendrick and one got his skatboard signed (above).

It will be interesting to see if this video tops his "King Kunta" visual which is hands down one of the best videos of 2015 so far...

Watch BTS footage here: 

BONUS:

Kendrick, who recently got engaged to his high school sweetheart Whitney Alford, appeared on ELLEN this week where he performed "These Walls." 

Photos via Splash

Well, this just escalated to a whole new level of petty.  Lil Wayne's enemy Young Thug is tied up in the case of Lil Wayne's tour us getting shot up recently.  Find out who's set to be arrested for the foolery inside...

Last month, we told you about Lil Wayne's tour bus getting shot up in Atlanta.  Weezy had just wrapped up a performance at Compound nightclub when shots rang out on Peachtree Street....and cops found several bullet holes in one of Weezy's tour buses once they arrived on the scene.

Now, the alleged shooter is set to be arrested (the above mugshot is from a previous drug-related arrest).  And the suspect has CLOSE ties to Lil Wayne's very current enemy Young Thug!

According to TMZ, Jimmy Carlton Winfrey is set to be arrested by Atlanta PD, if he hasn't already been, as a warrant was issued for his arrest on May 21st.  Jimmy just so happens to be rapper Young Thug's road manager.  Why does this matter?

Ever since Young Thug jacked Lil Wayne's album name and dropped Barter 6 (after changing it from Carter 6 which was interpreted as a shot at Wayne's upcoming album being EXTRA delayed), the two rappers have been VERY publicly at odds.  Even Wayne's daughter Reginae got involved.

Reportedly, Jimmy is being charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal gang activity.  Check out the twosome (Jimmy & Young Thug) in recent times:

Neither Young Thug nor Lil Wayne have commented. Just petty.

EXTRAS:

1.  Listen to a snippet of a brand new Kanye West track, rumored to be called “A Long Time”.  http://bit.ly/1Fkh9Xt ">STORY

Photos: TMZ

In today’s candids, we’ve spotted Nicole Murphy and her daughters Bria & Shayne Murphy, Usher and his fiancée Grace Miguel and Tracee Ellis Ross out and about. Find out what they were up to inside…

“Hollywood Exes” star Nicole Murphy was seen strolling down Melrose in L.A. with her daughters Bria and Shayne Murphy yesterday. The ladies were headed out for an all girls’ retail therapy trip at some of the best shopping spots in the area.

As they made their way down the street, Bria cuddled the cutest tiny white Maltese puppy. Aww...

A few weeks ago, the fab mother-of-five posted up a shot of a small Maltese puppy with the caption,“I want one of these so bad a teacup Maltese .... How cute is this little one right here?” Well, it looks like she got herself one and is madly in love as she totes him (or her) around with her in a quilted doggie bag. Adorbs.

Over on the east coast....

R&B crooner Usher, who looks to have healed from his foot surgery, was spotted with his fiancée Grace Miguel arriving at their NYC hotel. As part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, we’re sure he’s in high spirits after the Cavs nabbed the NBA Eastern Conference Championship a few days ago.

His manager-turned-fiancée Grace, whose son Raiden is currently dating Lauryn Hill’s daughter Selah, made a dash with her snakeskin Celine bag from their vehicle inside the hotel trying her hardest not to be snapped by the paparazzi. “Got eeem!” We kid…

FUN FACT: Did you know Grace was the executive chef on the hit family series "The Cosby Show?"

Back on the west coast....

After attending the 8th Annual Television Academy Honors, “black•ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross, who covers this week’s issue of The Hollywood Reporter, was spotted leaving Madeo Restaurant after nibbling on some traditional Italian cuisine.

It appears Dr. Ross (yes, she’s a doctor now after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from her alma mater) didn’t finish all of her meal, so she brought a few baggies of leftovers home.

When she's not channeling her alter ego "T-Murda" on social media, she's busy making hair videos. Known for her beautiful tresses, the TV mom is now sharing simple hair care tips on Instagram. For her latest video, she schools us on how to fluff our hair for the perfect selfie:

 

A video posted by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on May 28, 2015 at 2:17pm PDT

Ha!

Photos: WENN/Splash

Chris Brown has a new video AND a new social media beef.  Watch him with Jamie Foxx on "You Changed Me" inside and see who he popped off on via Instagram. Also, check out Lil Mama's"Sausage" video and the drama that has followed.

Jamie Foxx has released a visual for "You Changed Me” off his newly released album Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses,
The X-directed clip centers around Jamie and his co-star Chris Brown settling down with the right women. Jamie's love interest is played by Grace Gealy of “Empire.”

So....the video is about love. But let's talk about the title: You Changed Me. Sigh.....if only Chris could "really" change. He's back to his old "pop off" antics. Here's the latest.... 

Little Royalty (who splits her time between Houston and LA) had her first birthday party recently. Momma Nia Guzman (below) took the kiddies to Chuck E. Cheese. Cool right? We think so....  But there's been some controversy.  According to TMZ, Chris missed the party because he was in Miami on a video shoot. Meanwile, friends of Nia say she and her boyfriend, King Ba, paid for the whole thing.

On social media, fans and trolls attacked Chris for allegedly not funding or attending the function.

One IG account called Chris out for the "cheapo" party. While we didn't expect Chris to go rent out Disneyland, his response was typical Chris....and very crass.

It seems like Chris is defending the party (not that he has to) while also adding that Royalty will have another party (that he will throw).  We wonder if Karrueche will have come around by that time to help plan...

FYI - Jas Prince, the ex-fiance of Christina Milian (also a Houston native and reportedly close to Nia), was there too.

 

#royalty #royaltybrown #royaltybrownofficial #chrisbrown #babyroyalty #princessroyalty #happybdayroyalty

A video posted by Royalty (@royaltybrownofficial) on May 27, 2015 at 7:32pm PDT

 

In other new clips....

Lil Mama kicks off the summer with an homage to 90s videos and 80s style rap in "Sausage."  From vintage NYC brownstones, block parties, jump rope and voguing, Lil Mama puts her spin on classics visuals her favorite artists. She wears a black scarf around her head and rocks sunglasses like Mary J. Blige does in "Not Gon Cry," there's a Michael Jackson"Smooth Criminal" scene and even a dance sequence from Madonna's"Vogue."

The chorus goes:“Eggs, bacon, grits, sausage / You better use a condom if you takin’ it / All these broke ni**as that be on my sausage need to hop off”

So....it's a song with a message? Shout out to TLC!  Over on social media, reaction to the video has been mixed at best. Plenty of fans and foes put in their two cents about not liking the track. 

Then there's this.  Now....this could be "reaching", but Missy Elliott recently tweeted this and some folks on the net think it's related to "Sausage"...

After you watch the video, it's obviously that Lil Mama's flow and video production is Missy-inspired.  But was Missy throwing shade?

Photos via Royalty Official Instagram

Kelly Rowland made an appearance on the pink carpet at the “Diamonds In The Sky” event, hosted by Russell Simmons’ Diamond Empowerment Fund, in Las Vegas last night. Peep her pretty in pink pics inside….

Chick knows how to shine bright like a diamond.

Kelly Rowland brought the pretty in pink fabness at the “Diamonds in the Sky” fundraising event, hosted by Russell Simmons’ Diamond Empowerment Fund, at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas last night.

Styled by Lance Gross' new wife Rebecca Jefferson, the Dreft spokeswoman stunned on the carpet in a pink strapless Cushnie Et Ochs jumpsuit, baring a peek at her toned abs with a peek-a-boo midriff, and silver pumps before hitting the stage to perform. [Loving Kelly's look?  Buy it for yourself HERE, via EditedInChic.com!]

The gorgeous singer finished the chic look herself, doing her hair and doing her own make-up. Good Job.

While working the carpet, she showed off her dazzling diamond wedding ring:

Making her way down the carpet....

The R&B songstress caught up with the Diamond Empowerment Fund co-found Russell Simmons. The twosome chopped it up and then snapped a fun flick. Ha! 

Check out a few clips of Kelly's performance below:

Along with her Dreft partnership, Kelly will be starring in an upcoming BET series titled, "Chasing Destiny." No word on the premiere date just yet. She has also been spotted in the studio recently, so it looks like we might get a 5th album from the songbird. Life is good for the former Destiny's Child member.

Photos: Getty/Kelly's IG

Nicki Minaj is dishing a few dirty details on how she likes it in the bedroom for Cosmopolitan’s July 2015 SEX issue. Find out what she spilled on demanding orgasms, motherhood and her tough break-up with ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels inside…

With her sometimes raunchy and sex-filled lyrics, it comes as no surprise Nicki Minaj is dishing a few deets on how she likes it in the bedroom in a new interview.

The “Feelin’ Myself” raptress covers Cosmopolitan’s July 2015 SEX issue where she opens up about demanding...not asking...an orgasm each and every time she’s involved in the act. In fact, she says all women should demand the exact same thing from their man. She spilled to the mag,

"I demand that I climax. I think women should demand that. I have a friend who's never had an orgasm in her life. In her life! That hurts my heart. It's cuckoo to me. We always have orgasm interventions where we, like, show her how to do stuff. We'll straddle each other, saying, 'You gotta get on him like that and do it like this.' She says she's a pleaser. I'm a pleaser, but it's fifty-fifty."

 

Not mad. We assume her boyfriend Meek Mill is keeping her happy and laying the pipe…right.

The Young Money femcee talked about her most personal album to date, The Pinkprint. During the time she was recording her third studio album, she broke up with her longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels. And many of the songs on the LP revealed how she dealt with the break-up and the hurt she endured. She explained,

"I didn't [set out] to write a personal album, but The Pinkprint came at a very crucial time in my life. I realized that people can up and take off at any given moment. As women, we are vulnerable and emotional, and that's OK. I had to learn quickly that if you don't have a sense of self, you can be destroyed by a man. You can be destroyed by a relationship. I had to ask myself, 'Who am I? Is this good enough?' I had to approve of myself and my skills."
 

So in 10 years, will Nicki still be spitting rhymes and performing across the world? If she has it her way, no! She said in 10 years she will (hopefully) have a few children and be a housewife who works from the comfort of her home while raising her babies. She said,

"Ten years from now, I will have two children, unless my husband wants three. I will be into my fitness a lot more, I will stop yo-yo dieting, and I'll be a housewife with careers that I can run from home. I want to be able to cook for my children, bake cookies for them, and watch them grow up. I just want to be Mommy. Take them to school, go to the parent-teacher conference, help them with their homework, and put their work on the refrigerator."
 

Pick up her issue when it hits newsstands June 9th.

While she still has a few years before settling down, in the meantime she's continuing her world domination. Currently, she's filming on the set of Barbershop 3 in Atlanta, so she snapped a few flicks for her fans while in her trailer today:

She captioned, "Who's going to see #BarberShop3 ?????"

Gotta sell those movie tickets...by any means necessary.

Photos: Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Cosmopolitan/Nicki's IG

Yes, she's just as beautiful in person...even while getting over a cold.   TheYBF.com sat down with BET's "The Game" star Lauren London this week to find out what we can expect from the upcoming season finale.  Oh, and we squeezed some juice out of the actress about the ATL sequel.  Get our interview inside...

She's a mom to 5-year-old Cameron Carter, considers herself entirely too grown to learn anything from her character 'Keira' on "The Game," and she wants her next move to be something she hasn't done before.

Actress Lauren London, rocking a chic Theory blouse, camel skirt and hot Isabel Marant heels, chopped it up with TheYBF.com over brunch at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills this week.  With a little prodding, we found out one thing to expect from the series finale.  And we also dished about what's really happening with ATL 2, the sequel to the movie that arguably put Lauren London on the map.

When it comes to the 30-year-old joining "The Game" on the heels of star Tia Mowry's exit, Lauren makes it crystal clear that she did not replace Tia.  She calls the "Keira Whitaker vs. Melanie Barnett" discussion an unfair comparison, and insists "Keira" has her own and separate identity.

We also got her real-life advice for her drama-in-relationships-loving character "Keira," especially since the actress is in a steady relationship herself with rapper Nipsey Hussle.  Personal questions were off limits, but we still got a little insight.

Here's the chat between YBF Correspondents Lauren Smith/Ashlee Laughlin and Lauren London:

YBF: Tell us about your character Keira's growth and this upcoming final season.

Lauren London: My character started off a little shaky. We didn't really know who she was. She didn't really know who she was. And at the end of it all, she figures it out. She goes back to what she knows works best for her. I think that's like life in general. When you lose your way, you gotta go back to the root. And she goes back to the root. So we see her making a full circle at the end. Very different than how we started, girl.

Can you give us a tidbit on what to expect in this final season?

Expect to be surprised.

So what's next for you now that "That Game" is a wrap?

We ended "The Game" right before Christmas. I've just been focusing on being a mother and trying to find out what I want to do. Trying to find a script that works for me. Something I've never done before.  ATL 2 came up so we're trying to figure that out. And there are two movies I'm up for right now.

Now, ATL 2, is that definitely in the works?

It's not definitely in the works. I don't want to be the spokesperson for it. I don't want people take my word for it. So, no.  Right now it is a concept and there's a lot of possibilities with that.

If you could add anything to the ATL script from when we last saw New-New, where do you see her going in ATL 2?

I can't give you that. That's a lot. Even my own opinion. My own opinion might be on the screen. I might have some writer credit, I don't know. [Laughs]

Oh! Ok....

I'm not saying I do, but I'm saying I may say some sh*t that I'm not supposed to. I always get in trouble.  But I would still want New-New's fashion to be…I feel like the character and all her aesthetics should remain important. Like her hair and her lipgloss, [etc.], I wouldn't want to lose that. Even though she does grow up, I think she should still be funky, fresh and spunky. I would keep that.

Your castmates on "The Game" -- Who are you closest to and who do you hang out with off screen?

In different ways I'm close to everybody.  But since I did most of my scenes with Hosea [Chanchez] and Jay [Ellis], I'm the closest to them.

So if Hosea and Jay were to get into a fight and duke it out, who would you bet on?

Uhhhh I'm gonna break that up.  Yeah, I'm not going to let them fight.  Not gonna bet on none of 'em.

Who have you learned from the most while working on the series?

Wendy! Wendy [Raquel Robinson] has been in this game the longest. She has this sense of professionalism that I think we can all learn from. Even when she's tired or a day is just rough, she holds her head up high and she gives her all till to ever scene at the last, final hour. She gives it her all.

And are there any life lessons you learned from "Keira" while playing her?

No, no! She's way too young for me to learn life lessons from. She's 20-something and I'm 30. She can learn life lessons from me! She's a BABY. Who she is in "The Game" and who I am in real life are two totally different people.

So if Keira was a real-life friend of yours, what advice would you give her?

I would tell her to focus on herself and get to know herself better before she jumps into new relationships using men for security.
 

Amen to that!  Here's the synopsis for the upcoming season:

In season 9, at the new bond between Kiera and Malik affects everyone – on and off the field. Tasha’s new child forces her to make a life changing decision where she must choose between her professional and personal life. A few careless actions off the field have major repercussions for Blue. And even after her divorce is settled, Chardonnay has trouble letting go of Jason and vows to take revenge on him. Meanwhile, Jason and Kelly make a surprising commitment as Jason’s professional career hangs in the balance.

The final season of "The Game" airs June 3rd on BET at 10pm E/T.  Are you ready for kick off?

Photos/Interview: Lauren Smith/@laauurren_s& Ashlee Laughlin/@hashtag_ashleee of TheYBF.com, Instgram, BET

Remy Ma lends her voice to her husband Papoose's latest record "Broken Slanguage." Listen to the track inside and hear Drake diss Cash Money in new freestyle. 

Rapper Papoose has a weekly “Throwback Freestyle” series online and this week, his wifee Remy Ma blessed his track “Broken Slanguage. Oh......you thought Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj were hop hop's only rhyming couple? Pull up a chair....

Remy and Papoose play Mickey and Mallory over the beat to Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger Tha Gambler’s ’90s classic “Broken Language. Remy's quotable lyrics:

The thot popper, the Roc wyler
The Bronx bomber
The twat proper
The drop-top driver

Check it:

What's next for Papoose? He's got a new mixtape You Can’t Stop Destiny coming soon. And for Remy.....she turns 35 tomorrow!

In other music news....

During his “Jungle Tour” stop at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit on Wednesday night, Drake dropped a new freestyle that took jabs at Cash Money execs and a few others.

He raps,
“Look, I would have so many friends if I didn’t have money, success, and accomplishments. I would have so many friends if I held back the truth and I just gave out compliments / I would have all of your fans if I didn’t go pop and I stayed on some conscious shit / Man, I would have so many more friends if I lost my respect and my confidence.

Cause I’m in the club every time that they play the competition, if they even play the competition / And I see no response they get, nobody’s even hearing it.

Y’all better not come to my studio with that fake shit / Y’all better not come to my funeral with that fake shit / All I ever ask is that you keep it 100 / … All I ever ask is you keep it 8 more than 92 with me…100."

He also accuses folks at Cash Money of stealing money from him. Ouch.  Here we go...

Looks like things are heating up on the second episode of “Kandi’s Ski Trip” between Kandi Burruss and her assistant/friend Carmon. Take a peek at their feud and get the deets on “Empire’s” season 2 return inside….

“Kandi’s Ski Trip” was supposed to bring Kandi Burruss, her husband Todd Tucker, their families and assistants closer together. But, in the upcoming episode, Kandi and her childhood friend/assistant Carmon duke it out in a heated discussion over Carmon’s work ethic. Again? Yep.

While chatting with Carmon and her general manager Don Juan about their responsibilities, Kandi and Carmon get into a squabble after Carmon ask Kandi how she feels about her work performance.

In Kandi’s eyes, Don Juan is doing a great job.  But when it comes to Carmon, there’s room for improvement…a lot of improvement. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star gives it to her straight, no chaser and tells her that for a long time she wasn’t the best assistant and that she has a bad attitude. Kandi then compares Carmon to Todd’s assistant Matthew, saying he thinks ahead and has things in order before Todd has to ask for anything. Bloop!

Peep their altercation and the scene when Mama Joyce jumps down Carmon's throat in the two clips below:

In another clip, Kandi’s daughter Riley Burruss gets fed up with the “haters” and defends Todd’s assistant Matthew. In so many words, she said Matthew does a better job than Carmon…and Don Juan...shocking everyone at the table. Check it:

Be sure to tune in to catch episode 2 of the three-part special on Sunday, May 31st at 8/7c on BRAVO.

In other TV news.....

We told you filming for the 2nd season of “Empire” begins next month. We told you the highly popular hip hopera will be extended to 18 episodes. And now…we have the official premiere date for the upcoming second season.

Mark your calendars! Season 2 of “Empire” will be returning to FOX on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9pm ET! That’s right, four more months before the Lyons bring us the drama we’ve been craving since the season finale. The Empire Writer’s Twitter account made the official announcement today tweeting:
 

#Empire fans! @EmpireFOX Season 2 returns Wednesday, September 23, 2015! #MarkYourCalendars#GameTimeBitchespic.twitter.com/hEtN5TfLBV

— Empire Writers (@EmpireWriters) May 29, 2015

It goes without saying, we're totally here for it.

BONUS:

Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are busy trying to get the inside scoop on season 2. The twosome paid a visit to the Empire Writer's room recently, snapping it up with the folks who keep us on the edge of our seats each week. We can't wait to find out what craziness will happen in the new season.

Photos: BRAVO/FOX/Empire Writer's Twitter

In this week's YBF graduations, Tiny and TI celebrated two of their sons while Swizz Beatz attended his son's middle school graduation.  See pics and videos from both inside and see Ming Lee Simmons in "Grease."

Tiny & Tiny's son Clifford "King" Joseph Harris III finished 5th grade this week. According to a caption Tiny posted on Instagram, it wasn't an easy ride for King, but with the help of a tutor, he closed out the year with As and Bs.

"My baby did it! He was struggling for a min. But he finally got it together & graduated 5th grade with all A's & B's Thx to @smiley7284 for tutoring him to a successful year! TroubleKyd gone be the smallest but the coolest in middle school just like his mama"

Tiny added, "My Main man..King of My @king_harris_8 Congratulations son... U on your way!! #Mine #MyTroubleKyd #FamilyHustle #MyTwin"

Cute.

 

A video posted by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on May 29, 2015 at 7:23am PDT

After King's graduation, the family loaded into their cars (we assume they were in chauffeured SUVs) and headed to their second graduation of the day... 

Domani Uriah Harris finished the 8th grad and is headed to high school. Tiny said, "So our second graduation of day @domaniharris1 headed to the big leagues..High school.. We so proud of u son...Love Ya much!! #DomaniDaMan #FamilyHustle".

 

A video posted by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on May 29, 2015 at 9:15am PDT

He's growing up fast!

In other graduations.... 

Swizz Beatz son Prince Nasir Dean is headed to high school.  That's right....at the height of 6'4" Prince recently finished 8th grade!

Swizz wrote, "Blessings graduation day #vibes it's ok to show your kids love".

Nasir's uncle Cole Cook (Alicia Keys' brother) was on hand to show his nephew some love.  Cole wrote "Can't believe @nasbeatz just graduate.....Middle School!!! This boy look like he's graduating high school lol congrats nephew, happy I can watch you grow up into an amazing young man!"

Swizz's mom and dad celebrated their grandson's graduation with a little Champagne. 

In other YBF Kids....

Ming Lee Simmons has caught the acting bug. 

The young heir recently starred in her high school production of "Grease." And her pops Russell Simmons posted a proud-dad pic last night.  Congrats Ming!

Photos via Majorgirl Instagram/Swizz Beatz's Instagram/Ming Lee Simmons/Precious Harris' IG

Bad news for Iggy Azalea fans...her "Great Escape" tour has been cancelled.  More inside...

"Fancy" rapstress Iggy Azalea -- who has managed to win plenty of esteemed awards in the Rap category -- has canceled her Great Escape Tour, which she had previously postponed. The tour was originally scheduled to kick off in April but was pushed back to fall with dates set to start on Sept. 18 in San Diego and wrap on Oct. 27 in Glendale, Arizona. During the time of the original postponement, Iggy dropped off social media and we SUSPECT she got her nose, boobs, and a few other things done. But that's a whole other story story (sidebar - she did confirm the boob job).

An email was sent to ticket-holders saying, “The Iggy Azalea Great Escape Tour scheduled for this fall has been cancelled and refunds are available at point of purchase. There will be a new tour planned around Iggy’s new record to be released in 2016 and we apologize for any inconvenience.”

In a statement to Page Six, Iggy's staff explained the cancellation saying the show just needed“more time in development..” We TOTALLY agree....Iggy's lip syncing and dancing absolutely need more "development."

Guess she now has more time to spend with her NBA baller boyfriend Swaggy P.  She posted the above pic of them together during Memorial Day Weekend.

And the two partied it up together at Playhouse last night in L.A.

Photo via Getty/Iggy's IG/Von Flexx