If you've been wondering what possessed Chris Brown to roll up on his ex Karrueche Tran in a VERY public place last weekend, we may have an explanation.  Deets inside...

While Karrueche Tran's friends were trying to keep a persistent Chris out of her VIP section and out of her SUV at Club Playhouse in L.A. a few nights ago, Chris may have been given bad information that led him to the foolish acts.

According to sources close to the former couple (well, sources seemingly just close to Chris), mutual friends were telling Chris that Karrueche was dying to get back together.  He supposedly was told to get a VIP table next to Kae so they could find their love...in the club...again.  But Kae allegedly says she never told anyone she wanted to be back with Chris.

TMZ reports:

Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ ... Chris got a table at Playhouse, right next to Karrueche because their mutual friends told him to do it. The friend network was pumping Chris up ... telling him KT was ready to work things out.

So, as you can imagine ... Chris was shocked that night when Karrueche stormed out of the club.

Fact is, Karrueche never told anyone she wants to get back with Chris. According to our sources, she and Chris figured out the next day that they'd been had. We're told they're cutting off the so-called "friends" behind the conspiracy.
 

Chris allegedly told friends that he would have never gone to Playhouse that night if friends didn't tell him to..because he's moved on. Mmmhmm...

Well, this explanation sounds mighty convenient.

Photos: Splash

Barbershop 3 is currently being filmed in Atlanta. And now, we have the first behind-the-scenes look at production. Come inside to check it out…

Who’s ready to laugh it up at some “barbershop talk” in Calvin’s? We sure are.

Barbershop 3 is currently being filmed in Atlanta with some of the original cast and some new faces. So, Ice Cube put together a quick behind-the-scenes look to show fans how production is coming along. And from what we see in the clip, it appears to be the makings of another blockbuster comedy film, following the first two flicks in the franchise.

In the clip, Ice Cube (who’s reprising his role as Calvin) takes us inside Calvin’s Barbershop set in a make believe Chi-town. We see Nicki Minaj doing a sew-in as she will star as the new hairdresser Draya. Eve Cooper will reprise her role as the only female barber Terri, “black•ish” star Anthony Anderson will reprise his role as the ATM thief JD and Cedric the Entertainer will reprise his role as the OG barber Eddie.

With This Ring star Regina Hall will join the cast as Angie, the woman in charge of the beauty shop portion of the barbershop, according to Variety. The rest of the cast includes Oscar winner Common, Tyga, Jazsmin Lewis, Sean Patrick Thomas. Chyna Layne, Michael Rainey Jr., Deon Cole, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lamorne Morris, J.B. Smoove, Margot Bingham and Isaiah John.

The comedy is being directed by Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man) from a script by Kenya Barris ( “black•ish”) and Tracy Oliver ("Survivor's Remorse"). Cube Vision is producing the project through MGM with Bob Teitel and George Tillman Jr (of State Street Pictures) as lead producers.

The first two films grossed a total of $140 million worldwide. The 2002 film cost $12 million and grossed $75 million, while the 2004 sequel cost $30 million and grossed $65 million. Nice!

Check out the first behind-the-scenes look below:

Get ready to get your laugh on when Barbershop 3 reportedly hits theaters February 19, 2016. 

Photos: Malcolm's IG/Regina's IG

The DOPE cast hit the red carpet in Hollywood for their big west coast movie premiere last night.  Check out KeKe Palmer, Chanel Iman, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Kiersey Clemons, Tyga & Kylie, Quincy Brown, Diddy, Kim Porter and plenty more...

The stars and Executive Producer of the freshest flick of the summer, Dope, came out in droves for last night's premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival.  The YBF stars put on their dopest looks and soaked up the flashing lights before the movie premieres nationwide June 19th.

It pays to have your pops Executive Produce a project.  Quincy Brown, who has a comical role in the film, posed it up with EP Diddy, his mom Kim Porter and brothers Justin and Christian Combs.  And yes, he's actually got some pretty good acting chops.

Yes, Keke!  KeKe Palmer sexed up the carpet in this black low-cut Giulietta jumper, topped off with a Corto Moltedo clutch and Jason of Beverly Hills jewels.

Chick took her short coif for a spin last night having a blast with the stars of the movie:

Kiersey Clemons grabbed a handful, while star of the movie Shameik Moore and Michael B. Jordan grabbed a dance:

A$AP Rocky and his ex-girlfriend Chanel Iman seemed to be getting along fine.  Both posed it up for some fun pics with friends.  Executive Producer Pharrell got in on the fun and so did Kiersey:

Tyga, who's also in the film flexing his trap skills, ht the carpet dolo after walking in with rumored girlfriend Kylie Jenner:

Also at the premiere:

Reality star Gloria Govan rocked a tight blue cut out dress while supporting the film.

It was a family affair as Damien Wayans posed it up with his uncle Marlon Wayans.

Fun times indeed.  The NYC premiere goes down opening night of ABFF (American Black Film Festival) this Thursday.  Get your tix HERE and enter code YBF2015 at checkout for a discount!

Photos: Getty/Splash

Amber Rose strips down to nearly nothing (per usual) for the cover of her upcoming book “How To Be A Bad B*tch.” Peep the racy shot and get the deets on Master P and his family’s upcoming reality show inside….

Amber Rose is known for showing off her bod.  So for her newest project, she keeps with the blueprint that helped made her quasi-famous.

The Sister Code actress revealed the sexy cover to her upcoming book “How To Be A Bad B*tch,” which is suppose to be a guide life, love, and success.

Shot by famed photographer David LaChapelle, the budding author poses on top of a rock nearly naked while holding a bow and arrow (a la Cupid) after shooting down a naked man. She captioned,

Check out the Official cover for my book "How To Be A Bad Bitch" Shot by David LaChapelle and make sure you preorder your copy now on Amazon (link in bio) @simonandschuster @gallerybooks  

Amber's book hits bookshelves October 27, 2015.

Coming to television.....

Remember when we told you Master P was shopping around a new reality series centered around his life as single dad and his kids?  We also showed you pictures of P and hisfamily filming in New Orleans...

Now, we have the specifics and the deets on what we can expect from his forthcoming family-centered reality show because it has been picked up by independent cable entertainment network REELZ.

The founder and CEO of No Limit Records will let the world in on life as a single father raising five of his nine children on his new show “Master P’s Family Empire.” P will be juggling fatherhood, his career and the budding careers of his children.

A synopsis of the show (via press release) is below:

Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, is a single father who made it his mission to forge the Miller family empire—but with five kids ranging in age from nine to 25 it’s not always easy keeping his business interests in order, let alone keeping his kids on track. How will he manage his own projects along with the singing, modeling, acting and sports careers of his children without losing his mind? Master P’s Family Empire will give an inside look at how this single father skillfully juggles his roles as entrepreneur, philanthropist and hip-hop artist with his most important role: being a dad.

We will likely get a behind-the-scenes look at that nasty custody battle between P and his wife Sonja. And also all of the drama involving his wife’s alleged drug use and claims that she’s on public assistance.
 

It appears only five of his nine children will star on the show:

Romeo
At 25 years old Romeo is Master P’s oldest son and the only sibling who spent his early years in the projects of New Orleans. As a child star of his own series he grew accustomed to life in the public eye but he doesn’t let that divert his attention from his career as an actor, rapper and clothing designer. As busy as he is, he always finds time to be an older brother and role model for his siblings.

Veno
Veno is a 22-year-old model with a promising future. His bold personality and high energy make him the life of the party and, although his desire for fun sometimes sidetracks his professional focus, with his father’s guidance he always finds his way back on the right track.

Cymphonique
Cymphonique may be only 18 years old but with experience as a child actress she already knows the meaning of hard work and dedication. Her maturity keeps her focused on a flourishing acting and singing career and with the support of her father she’ll transform from “daddy’s little girl” to iconic entertainer.

Hercy & Mercy
This dynamic duo is the youngest of the Miller clan. Hercy and Mercy have big NBA dreams which puts them within arm’s reach of a basketball at all times. At 12 and nine years old there are lots of things to distract them but P is always there to keep them on point.

His other children Tytyana Miller, Vercy Miller (Young V), Itali Miller, Inty Miller were not named in the press release.

Set you DVRs..."Master P's Family Empire" will premiere Saturday, November 28th.

Photos: Amber's IG

New mom again Alicia Keys stepped out making her way to Stella McCartney’s Spring 2016 Resort Presentation in NYC, while Garcelle Beauvais took her twin boys and a friend to the Inside Out Hollywood premiere yesterday. Also, Ne-Yo, Luke James and Deborah Cox hit up the Apollo Theater's 10th Annual Spring Gala. Peep the pics inside…..

Taking a break from her motherly duties, Alicia Keys stepped out for Stella McCartney’s Spring 2016 Resort Presentation Garden Party in NYC yesterday.  

Showing off her post-baby bod six months after birthing baby Genesis, the R&B songstress looked gorge in an all black jumpsuit as she sashayed to the fashion event, flashing her beautiful smile.

The “Girl On Fire” singer, who's been working on new music, will be one of the new celeb faces starring on the highly popular FOX series “Empire,” along with Chris Rock and Lenny Kravitz. The show's new season will return September 23rd.

Also....

The 34-year-old songstress nabbed the cover of Italian weekly women's magazine GRAZIA and is looking flawless. 

Over on the west coast....

Garcelle Beauvais, rocking a cute printed Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit, was in full mommy-mode as she took her twin sons Jax & Jaid, along with a friend, to the Hollywood premiere of Disney-Pixar's Inside Out held at the El Capitan Theatre.  And she didn't shy away from showing off those curves.

Recently, the Girlfriends' Getaway star, who has been filming for the sequel in Puerto Rico, got candid about how she found out about her former husband Mike Nilon’s cheating ways in an interview for Oprah’s “Where Are They Now.” She said she asked to use his phone to make a phone call when a text reading “I Love You” came through. That seemed to be the straw that broke the camel's back and what caused her to blast her former husband through an email to his all of Hollywood CAA Agency co-workers.

But, Garcelle seems to be happily living the single life, spending as much quality time with her boys as she can. She shared a fun clip of her and her boys having fun at the premiere yesterday:
 

 

A video posted by @garcelle on Jun 8, 2015 at 11:33pm PDT

Cute!

Back on the east coast.....

The Apollo Theater's 10th Annual Spring Gala was held at The Apollo Theater in NYC yesterday. Fresh from a performance in Times Square for the Tony Awards, singer Deborah Cox brought the glam in a black and gray sequined dress paired with black lace booties.

Deborah, who provided the vocals to Whitney’s classic hits in the LIFETIME biopic, is gearing up to kick-off a North American stage musical tour of “The Bodyguard,” set to debut in 2016.

Grammy nominated singer Luke James, sans girlfriend Jessie J, hit the carpet before taking the stage to perform.

And check out Ne-Yo doing what he does best:

 

A video posted by Bronson van Wyck (@bronsonvanwyck) on Jun 9, 2015 at 5:36am PDT

Photos: INF/Splash

Anthony Mackie went and got hitched to his childhood sweetheart Sheletta Chapital....and they secretly jumped the broom in December!  Oh, and they reportedly have two kiddies as well.  Who knew?!  Deets about their sweet wedding inside, plus Rihanna is still moving around in secret with soccer star Karim Benzema...

Captain America and Avengers star Anthony Mackie just pulled a superhero magic trick move and got married without anyone knowing...back in December.

Sources have confirmed that Anthony and his girlfriend -- who met when they were 7-years-old while growing up in New Orleans -- tied the knot in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in front of 150 guests.  Looks like their guests actually understood the definition of "privacy", because no one leaked a THING.  Until now...

Page Six reports that Anthony flew Sheletta to the island before the nuptials at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.  He was filming the movie Our Brand Is Crisis, co-starring his fellow New Orleanian Sandra, at the time.  But he surely made time to give his woman a gorgeous day.  According to reports:

“It was low-key and super-relaxed,” says a source who attended the beach wedding. “They had a welcome dinner. We golfed and drank. They went on a honeymoon soon after.”

Sheletta also changed her name to Sheletta Chaptal Mackie on Facebook around that time, but she never confirmed a marriage or wedding had occured.

The twosome now live full time in their hometown of New Orleans after a NY judge threw the book at Anthony in his DUI case this past February.  He picked up and left the city, abruptly closed down his New Orleans style bar in Brooklyn called NoBar, and chucked deuces.

In other secret relationship news: 

Hmmm...another night out for Rihanna and Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema? It looks like it.  After sneaking off to a late night dinner a few days ago in NYC together, the twosome were spotted leaving the same club in L.A. last night...separately.  But we know the deal.

Before Karim hopped in his car, he stopped at the rose lady to cop TONS of flowers.  And we can only guess who those were for.  Check out the video above.

Photo: Getty

Ice Cube says a big reunion with the original N.W.A. members is coming…real soon. Find out where they’ll be uniting and check out new videos from Wale, Future and Dawn Richard’s new track inside….

N.W.A. fans get excited!

Before the release of the highly anticipated N.W.A biopicStraight Outta Compton, Ice Cube has announced a major reunion with the original N.W.A. members for the first time in over two decades.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Cube said MC Ren and DJ Yella will join him for an epic reunion performance during the BET Experience LIVE in L.A. at the Staples Center on June 27th. While it still remains unknown if N.W.A. member Dr. Dre will join in on the reunion, Cube remains hopeful that he will, but if he doesn’t, the show will still go on. He said,

“You never know. It's like, I hope he blesses us with his presence. But if not, I've been rockin' for a long time without anybody. So whoever shows up, I'm still gonna rock. Whoever don't show up, we still gonna rock.”

Their fifth member Eazy-E passed away in 1995.

As for what we can expect from the musical reunion, he said,

"I'm gonna bring out some of the old favorites," Cube says of the concert, declining to name which specific songs he'll perform. "We're gonna bring back some memories up in there for sure."

Nice. You can check out his full interview here.

N.W.A. will join other performers such as Nicki Minaj& Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart and more during the BET Experience LIVE, running from June 25th-28th.

In new videos:

Wale releases the visuals to his ballad “The Matrimony” featuring Usher, a cut from his latest album titled The Album About Nothing. In the video treatment, Bria Murphy plays the MMG rapper’s love interest as she prepares to trek down the aisle, except Wale is not the man she’s set to spend forever with. Find out how it goes down in the video above.

In another new video....

After rocking the stage alongside Meek Mill for a surprise performance at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, Future releases the video treatment to his track “New Gon Lose,” a song featured on his latest mixtape with DJ Esco.

It’s being reported Future may hop on the road for a “56 Nights” tour after wrapping up his stint on Drake’s Jungle Tour. In the meantime, peep his new visuals above.

In new music....

Dawn Richard, who now goes by D∆WN, has joined forces with cable network Adult Swim for their annual singles series. And she’s kicking off the series with a new song titled “Running From Sane.”

The electro-funk track begins with a 2-minute instrumental before the former Danity Kane member starts singing on the track. Take a listen above. 

If you’re feeling D∆WN's latest musical offering, you can download it for free on AdultSwim.com.

Photo: Ice Cube's IG

Christina Milian was all smiles rolling up to Craig’s Restaurant in L.A. Meanwhile, “Orange Is The New Black” star Samira Wiley and Uzo Aduba are having a blast at Brazil’s Gay Pride Parade. Pics inside….

Christina Milian looked to be in good spirits as she was spotted rolling up to grab a bite to eat yesterday.

The “Christina Milian Turned Up” star was in the mood to dine at celeb hotspot Craig’s Restaurant on Melrose for some upscale comfort food.

But before making her way inside….

Chick posed it up for a mini photoshoot for the photogs. We wonder what the conversation with her bestie Karrueche was like after her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown seemingly stalked her as she wasleaving Playhouse last week.

New reports state sources close to Chris claim the "Ayo" singer got pumped up by mutual friends of his and Kae's to go after her. They told him she wanted to get back together, but Kae claims she never told anyone she wanted to get back with Chris. Breezy claims he would have never went after her if his friends didn't amp him up....because he has moved on. Hmph.

In Brazil....

“OITNB” stars Samira “Poussey” Wiley and Uzo “Crazy Eyes” Aduba were in full party mode at the 19th Gay Pride Parade, popping off in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Samira, who is currently dating “OITNB” writer Loren Morelli, was seen interacting with the crowd alongside her co-star Natasha Lyonne.

Emmy winner Uzo stopped to pose it up. She's gearing up to announce the EMMY nominees alongside John Stamos on July 16th at its new time, moving the ceremony to 8:30 AM PST (11:30 AM EST), from 5:30 AM PST (8:30AM EST).
 

Then she joined in on the festivities with her co-star. Fun times.

"OITNB" season 3 becomes available June 12th on Netflix!

Photos: Splash/WENN

Wendy Raquel Robinson made a stop by the “Wendy Williams Show” today where she gushed about her husband of 12 years Marco Perkins. While she revealed her man hates seeing her star in sexy scenes on “The Game,” she didn’t reveal much when asked what he does for living.

Peep her interview and see pics of Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker spotted on the set of “EXTRA” inside…

On today’s episode of “The Wendy Williams Show,” “The Game” star Wendy Raquel Robinson (below with her niece & Wendy W.) drops in to girl chat about her career, her hair game and…her husband of 12 years, Marco Perkins.

Wendy R. is no stranger to changing up her look, specifically her hair. When Wendy W. asks how Wendy R.’s able to change it up, inquiring if it’s a wig or a weave, she revealed it’s a little bit of both. She said her husband loves when she changes up her looks.

A picture of Wendy R. and her husband pops up on the big screen where Wendy W. reminds us all how young he looks. Wendy R. responds,

“I like 'em young! Young works.”

Wendy then goes in to ask what exactly does he do.  She responded,

“Umm..he takes care of me. You know what it is? He’s a Macgyver. He does a little bit of everything. My baby’s right there in my corner for me.”

Later, Wendy W. tip toes around a question about his actual occupation again where Wendy R. responds vaguely. So, we decided to do a little digging just to see what’s out there...because we're nosy...and curious.

We stumbled upon a LinkedIn profile with her husband’s name and picture of him in the profile. According to the account, he works as the Director of Grant Development Solutions, a professional grant writing service. And has been in that position possibly since 2001. We decided to take a peek at the company’s website but...the link is dead. We then found the company’s Facebook account, which has not been updated in two years. It also lists the same dead link.

Later, the 47-year-old actress (who celebrates a birthday next month) talked about how her husband has a difficult time watching her in sex scenes on “The Game.” While he can't stand to see her in action, she said the show has made a wonderful living for her, so he’s happy.

And it seems Wendy Raquel is happy as well. 

Check it:

Another married couple on the scene....

One of our fave married couples was spotted working together yesterday. Addicted star Boris Kodjoe and "Murder In The First" starlet Nicole Ari Parker were spotted making their way on the set of “EXTRA” at Universal Studios yesterday. The twosome are doing press for their upcoming daytime talk show “The Boris & Nicole Show,” coming to FOX this summer.

For their new talk show, the Kodjoes will focus on lifestyle and topical issues, as well as interviewing celebrity guests. “The Boris and Nicole Show” will debut July 6th on stations that will include Fox outlets in New York, Los Angeles, DC, Raleigh, Phoenix and a few other cities.

Will you be tuning in?

Photos: Getty/Pacific Coast News/Wendy's IG

The season 2 premiere of "Power" was worth the wait.  And the show just broke a Starz network record!  Deets inside, plus news about Jaden Smith's new Netflix role...

Now that everyone's caught Ghost fever after season 1 wrapped, folks were jonesing for season 2.  And it showed.  “Power,” the STARZ Original series and 2014 summer breakout hit, blew past its previous viewership highs in its second season debut this past Saturday with a record 1.43 million live viewers. 

This is TRIPLE the number of viewers of the premiere season's debut which had 462,000 viewers.  And, according to the press release, the 3.62 million total viewers of the premiere over the weekend made “Power’s” second series premiere the most watched episode ever for a STARZ Original series.  Congrats!

In other TV and movie news, the musician/actor just landed another gig in Hollywood.  It's a new role on Netflix.   Must be nice.

This time around, the After Earth star joined the cast of Baz Luhrmann’s music-driven Netflix drama for The Get Down.  The heir to the Smith Hollywood royalty throne seems to stay in a big role, no matter how well his prvious flick did or didn't do.  This time around, he'll be playing Marcus 'Dizzee' Kipling, a psychedelically talented and enigmatic graffiti writer' from the Bronx.
 

Set in 1970s New York City, the series — a long-time passion project for Luhrmann — revolves around a ragtag crew of South Bronx teenagers who are wild in the streets — nothings and nobodies with no one to shelter them, except one another. Smith will recur as Marcus “Dizzee” Kipling, 18, a psychedelically talented and enigmatic graffiti writer raised in the South Bronx.

Smith already has started working on the show. “He has begun developing his The Get Down skill set, even taking lessons from the legendary graffiti artist Lady Pink of ‘Wild Style’ fame, as well as steeping himself in the history and culture of the Bronx,” Luhrman said.

Jaden is joining Dope star Shameik Moore in the flick.  The 13-episode series will debut on Netflix in 2016.

EXTRAS:

1.  Laverne Cox got measured for her upcoming wax statue.  She will be the first transgendered person to get commemorated in wax at Madam Tussaud's.  STORY

2.  Keyshia Cole's sister Neffie had asked to relaunch season two of her 2010 reality show Frankie and Neffe which is back on Wednesday nights on BET.

Photos: Fame/Getty

Time is really flying! Lil Kim’s daughter Royal Reign celebrates her first birthday today. Can’t believe she’s one already. Also, Taraji P. Henson worked up a sweat with her son Marcel while T.I. had his sons Messiah& Domani with him on a press stop today. Meanwhile, Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons’ daughter Ming Lee is gearing up for high school. 

More inside….

First time mom Lil Kim is filled with happiness today as she celebrates a milestone birthday with her baby girl today.

Kim’s daughter Royal Reign (with Mr. Papers) turns 1 today! Can you believe it? Doesn’t feel like a year has gone by already.

The Brooklyn raptress posted up an adorable photo (above) of her baby girl, looking like a cute little baby doll. The 40-year-old rapper (who celebrates a birthday next month) decided to postpone baby Royal's birthday celebration due to the rain in NYC, but that didn't stop them from having some fun today. She captioned,

Such a little lady already we've been celebrating all day!!! It's whatever she wants ! Princess Royal Reign's day !
We decided to postpone the festivities due to the off and on rainy weather!!! We turning up all month it's UR birthday all month baby!!! And for life!!!! Special thank U to everyone who has been wishing Royal HBD
We Love u All !!! #HappyBirthdayRoyalReign #lilkim #blessed #Godisgreat #imsothankful

Cute. Happy 1st Birthday Royal!

Another kid growing up right before our eyes....

15-year-old Ming Lee, daughter of Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, is transforming from a cute little kid into a gorgeous young lady. The young “fab”anista just completed 8th grade and will be an official high schooler this fall. To celebrate, she invited a few friends over in to hang out in the backyard.

Her dad, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, posted up the shot above of Ming serving up the "hand on your hip pose" with her friend captioning,“@mingleesimmons graduation party at the crib. Grown grown and grown. .. still needs nurturing love .. they all do”.

Fun times.

“Empire” starlet Taraji P. Henson hit up the gym today to keep her amazing bod in tiptop shape. And she’s passing on her healthy habits to her cute son Marcel (left) as he joined her for a workout today.

The YBF chick, who we’re expecting to nab a few EMMY nominations this year, captioned,“Got it in today with @forcefitnessinc my seed over there like "Mom enough with the pics my turn to get it in" HA! #JustDoIt #Nike #AFamilyThatWorksOutTogetherStaysTogether"
 

That's right...gotta make sure "Cookie" is looking right for season 2 of "Empire," which premieres Sept. 23rd on FOX.

And in YBF Dad news...

“Family Hustle” star T.I. hit up “Access Hollywood Live” at NYC’s Rockerfeller Plaza for an appearance today. And he was joined by two special guests….

His sons Messiah and Domani (who are growing like trees) tagged along with their pops today for his press rounds to promote the season 2 premiere of "Sisterhood Of Hip Hop." The new season airs tonight at 9pm ET on OXYGEN.

T.I.'s "Family Hustle" recently kicked off its fifth season on VH1. On the latest episode, we saw Messiah working on perfecting his driving skills in preparation to get his learner's permit, while Domani works his magic with the ladies.

The next episode of "Family Hustle" airs Monday at 9:30pm ET on VH1.

Photos: Splash/Kim's IG/Taraji's IG/Russell's IG/Ming's IG

In the latest issue of InStyle Magazine, Zoe Saldana opens up about the controversial name change of her husband, Marco Saldana (formerly Perego).  Find out what she said inside...

It's a new day...new age..and it's time for some new traditions.  Should men consider taking the last name of their wives?  It's not a crazy thought.  In fact, international box-office darling Zoe Saldana and her husband Marco are dealing with this issue right now.  The InStyle cover girl opened up about Marco's decision to "take" her surname.

Here's the backstory:  You'll recall that Marco literally POPPED up on the scene.  One minute, we thought Zoe was at home crying over Bradley Cooper, then the next minute we she's married.  Not dating...married!  It was a whirlwind courtship.  Now, two kids later (twin boys Cy & Bowie), Zoe tells InStyle,

"I tried to talk him out of it. I told him, 'If you use my last name, you're going to be emasculated by your community of artists, by your Latin community of men, by the world.' But Marco looks up at me and says [she puts on a cute Italian accent], 'Ah, Zoë, I don't give a shhheeeetttt."

Of course....folks have they opinions. Thankfully, Zoe doesn't give a "shhheeeetttt" either.  The Guardians of the Galaxy star even revealed she took his last name as well (it's unclear which surname comes first though).  On Facebook, she wrote, 

Here's our favorite part,

"Men, you will not cease to exist by taking your partner’s surname. On the contrary — you’ll be remembered as a man who stood by change. I know our sons will respect and admire their father more because their father lead by example.

Gentlemen, I implore you to think outside the box- remove the box altogether. Let’s redefine masculinity. A real “man” leads along side his partner. A real man accepts his mortality. A real man acknowledges that nothing can be done alone."

So...are Zoe and Marco on to something?

Photos via Zoe Salanda's Instagram

Did Tamar Braxton pull out of the L.A. Pride Festival at the last minute...with no notice? That’s what the executive producer is saying. See if you believe his story inside….

“Braxton Family Values” star and singer Tamar Braxton was booked to perform this weekend at L.A. Pride Festival…but there appears to be an issue.

L.A. Pride executive producer Jeff Consolettiis accusing the “If I Don’t Have You” singer of dodging him and not returning phone calls from the production crew…days before the event kicks off. He claims she was one of the first confirmed acts for the festival.  Other publications state they have also tried reaching out to confirm the story, but have gotten the same cold shoulder.

Organizers have pulled her performance in order to book a backup acts.  He says rapper Angel Haze and pop artist Ivy Levan will step in.

Luckily for Tamar, the event organizers don’t plan on taking legal action since she never received any coins, but it’s weird how she has gone M.I.A.

A few days ago, “The Real” co-host was blasted on social media after she posted a video of a man praise dancing to her track “If I Don’t Have You” inside a church. She clapped back (and deleted, according to Hip Hollywood) saying:

"Why is this man 'praise dancing' in church blasphemy? Don't even try THAT. This is HIS interpretation and I'm VERY saved and sensitive to my spirit! Like I said … this is first!! To the saved, not so saved, and people who judge everyone while they fall short … my bad, I wasn't trying to offend you and your love for Christ! I LOVE him too. So pray for me. But this is this man interpretation and I FEEL he wasn't trying to be disrespectful! Sorry if I offended anyone PERSONALLY … BUT I'm not sorry for understanding his artistic interpretation...”

So....do we believe Tamar backed out at the last minute?

Photos: Tamar's IG

After appearing on the show in a "guest co-host" capacity on "The View" for several months, Raven-Symone just got upgraded.  Deets inside on her permanent new gig...

Actress Raven-Symone is adding another new gig to her resumé this year.  Just moments ago on today's episode of "The View," moderator Whoopi Goldberg made the announcement that Raven is their newest permanent co-host. 

After the confetti was popped and a mini-celebration went down, Raven brought the co-hosts gifts (their favorite desserts) and stated she's excited to join a group of such talented and smart ladies.

Raven will join permanent co-hosts Rosie Perez, Nicole Wallace and Whoopi Goldberg.

Raven has been making headlines for months thanks to her quips and controversial (some may say 'uneducated') points of view about hot topics.  From attempting to explain her blackness, or lack thereof, to her defending of millennials against the bad wrap they get, the former 'Cosby' kid and Disney Channel "That's So Raven" star isn't a stranger to social media draggings.  But she also has plenty of fans out there who are totally here for this new gig of hers.

In a press release just issued by ABC, Raven said:

“The Disney Company has made another one of my dreams come true! Being a part of ‘The View’ family will be a wonderful growing experience for me.  The cast and crew are warm and welcoming and has made the transition into daytime talk easier. I have a lot to learn within this new arena, but being the apprentice of these spectacular women will only make me a better person and talk show host. I want to thank ABC, ABC News and The Disney Company for believing in me and my potential! Let's have some fun!”
 

And Babs Walters isn't mad at the decision either.  The creator and Executive Producer said via press release:

“Raven- Symoné is a welcome addition to ‘The View.  She is happy, amusing and well informed, and has already brought a unique perspective to the program that has resonated with our audience.”
 

Congrats Raven!

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The Cali streets were poppin' last night with several of the chicks we love to talk about.  Follow the movements of Draya, Karrueche and Chrissy inside...

Last night, "BBW LA" star Draya Michele was spotted outside of West Hollywood hotspot 1 OAK.

The MINT swimwear spokeswoman is going to have a big summer.  In addition to playing the dating game again (she's newly single after breaking up again with Orlando Scandrick), she's returning to the small screen for season 4 of "BBW LA" on July 12th on VH1.

And she won't be a wallflower either......it's going to be messy. 

And look who else came out...

We spotted Karrueche Tran out at 1 OAK too....but this time she had a smile on her face.

The look on her face is a stark contrast to what we saw a few days ago when her ex-boyfriend Chris Brownconfronted her outside another LA hotspot.  Maybe she was smiling because the night was free of the Breezy?

Speaking of Chris, he recently told Ryan Seacrest on the air about his feelings on Karrueche.  He said:

I’m going to be honest and be a man about it and just take it one day at a time. I can’t promise anything and I can’t jump over the moon, but it takes time for all wounds [to heal]. I take full responsibility for my actions and things that I’ve done in the past. I feel like it’s just a time thing. I’m not a hateful person. Of course I still love her, but mentally right now, I think everything takes time. I just need to focus on being the best father I can be.

Hmph.

We also spotted entertainment couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend leaving dinner at Madeo. While the Oscar-winning songwriter is on a break from recording, he'll be on hand to support Chrissy with her new talk show. As you'll recall, Chrissy will hit the screen this fall alongside Tyra Banks in "The F.A.B."  Being the wife of John Legend has its perks...because chick KEEPS getting jobs thrown her way....

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Angela Simmons hit the streets of NYC for a little retail therapy before she hit the party scene last night. Also in the Big Apple….Joy Bryant was spotted grabbing some coffee with a friend in Manhattan. Pics inside….

Angela Simmons was spotted sporting a flirty look while on a shopping run.

The fashionista slipped on a pleated mini skirt and shirt that she picked up from H&M paired with Prada platform sandals while on the retail scene in NYC yesterday. It appears she may have been shopping for a few items for a party she was gearing up to attend later in the evening.

Look like she almost suffered a wardrobe malfunction with the wind blowing up her skirt.

But she kept teetering on.

Later....

The 27-year-old got glammed up to hit the party scene. Angela, wearing a curve-hugging bustier white dress (looking HOT), stepped out to celebrate with Jay Z’s right hand man Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith’s brother Jayvon Smith. He was celebrating his birthday with an all-white bash at 1 Oak NYC.

R&B crooner Ne-Yo came out to party it up and to perform for his guests.

And Angela's big sister Vanessa Simmons also came out for the fun. Nice!

Elsewhere in the city that never sleeps....

Former “Parenthood” actress Joy Bryant went for a java run in Manhattan with a friend (or business associate) yesterday. The same man we spotted her with a few months ago…but we’re not making any assumptions. We KNOW she’s married to stunt performer Dave Pope. Maybe he works on the new ABC pilot she’s starring in.

The 40-year-old actress just wrapped up filming for a new series titled “The Advocate,” also starring “The Game” actor Coby Bell. She will be playing a brilliant doctor, Dr. Ryan Clarke, who helps her friend “Frankie” Reese (Kim Raver) open a patient advocacy firm to help those who have suffered from modern medicine.

No word on when the show will premiere, but we'll keep you posted.

Photos: Splash

Model Blac Chyna was spotted outside of an LA hotspot where she dished on plans to bang her boxer boyfriend (who is currently practicing abstinence in preparation for his match) and she threw dig at her baby's daddy Tyga.  Watch it go down inside... 

Last night, Blac Chyna was spotted leaving 1 OAK night club in Los Angeles (on the same night as Draya Michele and Karrueche Tran) and she had a mouthful of "quotables" for the paparazzi.

First off, we revealed to you a few weeks ago that she'd hooked up with professional boxer J'Leon Love, who's currently the WBA International Super Middleweight Champion and signed to Floyd Mayweather’s Money Team Management. J'Leon has a match coming up on June 20th and it's a well-known fact that he likes to practice abstinence 4 weeks prior to each fight.

A little simple math reveals that Chyna and J'Leon (who met less than 4 weeks ago) have NEVER had sex.  Hmm....

Outside the club, Chyna was asked about banging J'Leon and she revealed that she's watching the clock till June 20th, calling it her "Countdown."

So....what's gonna happen on June 20th after J'Leon steps out of the ring? She said,"It's over for him...Or Maybe It's Over for me!"  

Ooohh...it looks like someone is gonna have some wild sex!

Later, Blac dodged a few questions about her ex Tyga, but when a photographer joked that Tyga wasn't as pretty as she was, Chyna couldn't result getting a dig in, joking "He tries to be." 

Ouch.

And that face she makes when Kylie Jenner is mentioned says it all.

 Photos via Splash

Grab a cup! Nicki Minaj’s ex-fiancé Safaree Samuels is spilling some hot hurt tea about his break-up with the “Anaconda” raptress on a new track titled “Love The Most.” And it’s sip-worthy. Take a listen and get the deets Amber Rose is dishing out about not wanting to have sex right now, stripping at 15-years-old and becoming a “feminist monster” inside….

It was only a matter of timebefore Safaree “SB” Samuels aired his dirty laundry about his break-up with ex-fiancée Nicki Minaj. And since he has been working on launching his own rap career, it’s only right he reflects on their un-coupling on a new track titled “Love The Most.”

The single is expected to drop until June 15th, but TMZ got a hold of a sip-worthy clip of the new track. On the song, Safaree spills hurt tea about Nicki not wanting to have his baby, alleged cheating accusations and how he felt like a fool watching the Young Money raptress kiss rapper Nas in a scene for her “Right By My Side” video.

First, Safaree reminds Nicki that her rise to stardom wasn’t something she did alone…he was the one who was “right by her side” as they made it out the hood. He raps,

“Yea I was mad. In our pictures you’d be smiling but inside I was feeling sad. Did the good outweigh the bad or did the bad outweigh the good? You ain’t do it all alone, we took ourselves up out the hood.”

The Trinidadian rapper then goes on to say he didn’t care about her newfound fame and that he thought Nicki would one day become the mother of his children after being together for 12 years…but as we all now know, that never happened. He says,

“Ion care about the wealth. I ain’t care about your fame. I ain’t care about the flawless VVS’s in your chain. I ain't saying I'm the best no-one will love you like I did. 12 years up in flames thought you would've had my kid. Year three got engaged now we moving out of rage. I ain't never think our book would've ended up on this page.”

Safaree also talks about how he felt like a fool watching his woman share a passionate kiss with rapper Nas in her video “Right By My Side.” He raps,

“Had to watch you kiss Nas and pretend it's all cool. Inside I was feeling like a motherf*king fool. Life revolved around the beat show me a man that won't cheat? Said I was overreacting but you did like...”

Oh…and get this….

He also reveals Nicki was the breadwinner in their relationship and made a reference that the “Pills N Potions” raptress was into popping pills.

“Yeah I know I'm not perfect you was paying all the bills. You remember what you told me when you wasn't on them pills?”

Take a listen below:

Now that Nicki as has moved on to MMG rapper Meek Mill, soon after calling it quits with Safaree, the NYC rapper is ready to air out his frustrations. We can’t wait to hear what else he reveals on the track once it's released June 15th. 

In a magazine interview...

Budding actress and author Amber Rose is opening up about her sex life, becoming a stripper while still a minor and being a “feminist monster,” thanks to social media, in a new interview with Cosmopolitan magazine.

The “How To Be A Bad B*tch” author, rocking an all white A.L.C. ensemble, claims she so focused on her career and being a mother to her 2-year-old son Sebastian (with estranged husband Wiz Khalifa) that doesn’t even want to have sex! She said,

"I don't even want to have sex. I really don't! I'm just so focused on my son and my work and everything that I'm trying to do. I just don't even wanna be bothered."

Oh….We wonder how Machine Gun Kelly feels about this since she has confirmed they are dating.

The Sister Code actress went on to talk about her first experience as a stripper at the tender age of 15 (although as a kid, she dreamed of being a marine biologist), becoming a feminist (which in part, she credits to social media) and more. Below are the highlights:

On the first time stripping at age 15:
"I was very, very young," she says of her first time dancing. "I did it and I was like, 'Oh, hell no, I cannot do this.' I was a kid. I think I was still a virgin at the time. Being onstage with my boobs out, it was like, 'Oh my god, this is not for me.'" By 18, though, she had gotten more comfortable with herself and stripped until she was 25. "That was the best time of my life!" she declares. "Oh my god, I had so much fun. I really did. All the girls were really cool. The guys weren't allowed to touch you. I was never sexually assaulted or [anything]. I was young, beautiful, I was onstage, I wasn't really ashamed of my body. I made lifelong friends."

On not wanting to be famous:
"I never wanted to be famous," she claims. "I didn't ask for that. I didn't even say anything for years. The world can't be mad at me because people took a liking to my look. No one even knew what my voice sounded like!"

On being a feminist:
"I was always about girl power, but I didn't quite get it because I did always feel like I had to be completely submissive to a man. I was always very unhappy doing that," she explains. "I think I needed time to grow up. You get to a certain point in your life where you really find out who you are, and sometimes that happens when you're 25, but for me, it was 31. I didn't quite know that before. I guess social media did help create the feminist monster that I've become."

Check out her full interview here.
 

Photos: Safaree's IG/Nicki's IG/Brendan Forbes

“Power” fans get excited! The record breaking STARZ series just got picked up for season 3! In “Dope” news, a private screening was held for the coming-of-age film in L.A. and the cast took over REVOLT TV yesterday. More inside….

Now that we've got our “Power” fix after the record-breaking season 2 premiere episode, things have just gotten a little sweeter.

It was announced today that “Power” has been picked up for the third season with 10 new episodes! Yes, Ghost and co. will return for another jaw-dropping season. Creator, executive producer and showrunner Courtney Kemp Agboh will return to the helm alongside executive producer and star Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (who also stars in the series).

The cast will begin work on season 3 starting in September 2015 and it will be shot on location in NYC.

Fif expressed his excitement about his project getting the greenlight for a new season. He said (via press release):

“’’Power’ is a project I have been passionate about since day one. I am glad the audience loves the show as much as we do, and we are just getting started."

Show creator Courtney Kemp Agboh also released a statement about the new season saying,

“I am thrilled to learn that season three of ‘Power’ has been officially ordered by Starz. It is an honor to work with Chris Albrecht, Carmi Zlotnik, Ken Segna and the whole Starz team. Their support has been steadfast from the beginning, and I look forward to a bright future together.”

The season 2 premiere episode garnered a record 1.43 million live viewers, triple the number of viewers of the premiere season's debut.. In total, the show received 3.63 million viewers over the weekend which made the exciting series the most watched episode for a STARZ original series. Nice!
 

In movie news....

E! News co-anchor Terrence J was tapped to host a private screening for the upcoming flick DOPE along with The Brand Group promoter Miss Diddy at the Landmark Theatres in L.A. yesterday.

Newly single"Basketball Wives: L.A." star Draya Michele was in attendance before hitting up 1 Oak.TMZ photogs caught up with Draya outside in L.A. where they asked her about her relationship with Dallas Cowboys player Orlando Scandrick and she revealed they're not quite done! She said she still loves him and they're trying to work it out....in private. Check it:

Well alright. 

Summer Wayans came out to check out the highly anticipated film.

Then, Miss Diddy and TJ directed the discussion with guests after watching the film.

Speaking of DOPE....

The DOPE cast invaded REVOLT TV yesterday and took over the "Revolt Live" show:

The cast, including, Shameik Moore, Kiersey Clemons, Quincy Brown, Blake Anderson, Tony Revolori, Chanel Iman, KapG and Casey Veggies joined REVOLT Live hosts DJ Damage and DJ Hanna Rad for the "DOPE" takeover.

The coming-of-age-film, produced produced by Forest Whitaker, executive produced by Pharrell Williams, and co-executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, hits theaters June 19th.  You're going to love it!

Photos: Adrien Vargas /Milan Carter

Solange's business partner Armina Mussa (pictured above on left) was stabbed ten times during a vicious April 2015 encounter that forced Solange to cancel her Coachella performance. Read what she says happened inside....

In April 2015, Armina Mussa, an up and coming artist (who happens to be besties with Solange and artistic and creative head of Saint Heron) was stabbed ten times by Arronesia Christophe (below).  The incident landed her in intensive care.

Details surrounding the case were quite sketchy, but now we're able to piece together the puzzle pieces of this she said/she said. Let's start with the defendant....

Arronesia (who was booked on charges of attempted second-degree murder last week) says she arrived at a high school friend's home one evening when Armina, who is said friend's ex-girlfriend, ran out of the home and asked her to leave. Arronesia reportedly replied,"We're just friends, why do I have to leave?"

Police records state Armina approached Arronesia, who then grabbed a small folding knife from her car and told Armina to "get back," and to "please back away."

Arronesia then claims SHE was attacked, and that's is why she began to stab Armina. SMH....

The police report adds,

"(Arronesia) stated she did not think she had stabbed the victim due to the harder thrown punches that she received from the victim."

SIDEBAR: Arronesia did stay on the scene until the NOPD arrived.

Now.......a new article in the NOLA Defender shares Armina's side of the story, and it differs from what Arronesia told the police and the Times-Picayune.

For starters....Armina remembers the event differently. She also says she was the victim.

“I was faced with a kitchen knife that the aggressor and trespasser had in her hand while her vehicle was parked in front of my home. When I approached the aggressor and trespasser’s vehicle window to ask that she leave my property, she sat there with her head tilted towards me, while waving the kitchen knife in a malicious demeanor. I then said to her through the window, ‘You need to leave.’ The aggressor and trespasser then proceeded to exit her vehicle and wave the kitchen knife in my face while questioning me aggressively in regards to why she should leave.”

“We began to argue for no more than a minute until I felt extremely threatened and struck. I was afraid to turn my back on an armed, angry, and seemingly violent person. So, I took the initiative to use a forceful handle on her by attempting to take her down and knock the knife free, which unfortunately did not work. The aggressor and trespasser began slashing me with the kitchen knife repeatedly until I was completely weakened and bloody. I backed up. Shocked, I said, ‘Why would you stab me?’ She appeared to have no remorse. I was stabbed from my abdomen up to my head. I then removed my own shirt to stop the bleeding from my head while I shouted my prayers to God so hard before losing consciousness.”

When asked why she's sharing her story now, Armina said,

“Amongst the extensive physical damage I have endured, coming to peace with myself mentally has unfortunately been a struggle. The accounts that have been circulating regarding what took place made it difficult to carry on.”

The NOLA Defender went on to contact Solange, who praised her friend for how she's handled herself.

"Watching Armina's strength, courage, grace, and positivity during this time of hardship has been nothing short of a miracle. She is a true reflection of the word, survivor, and a testament of resilience. I couldn't be more proud of my dear friend."

As we stated earlier, charges have been filed and we'll keep you posted as this case moves forward.  In the meantime, international fashionista Solage is still working on the Saint Records follow-up to her successful TRUE ep.

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