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IN THE ATL: NeNe Leakes & Monyetta Shaw Host A Pop Up Shop— Keri Hilson, Eudoxiee & More Attend + Porsha Williams Dines At T.I.’s Scales 925 Restaurant

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The ladies of Atlanta were on the scene over the weekend. NeNe Leakes and Monyetta Shaw hosted a Pop Up Shop and their friends Keri Hilson, Eudoxiee, LeToya Luckett and more came out to support. Meanwhile, Porsha Williams spent an evening at T.I.’s restaurant Scales 925. Pics inside….

Over the weekend, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes collaborated with former "Atlanta Exes" star Monyetta Shaw and online boutique owner Teresa of Shop Taste Online to host a Pop Up Shop in Atlanta.

The ladies were selling new and slightly used designer items, accessories, shoes, and home goods while treating patrons to cocktails and a make up artist on location to do brows, lashes and face beats. The makings of a perfect retail therapy session.

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Your fave ATL housewife NeNe Leakes posed it before working the floor to sell some of her high-end designer digs.

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Monyetta was all smiles during the event. The fab mother-of-two (with Ne-Yo) made sure to have her children’s book “The Adventures of Maddie” on hand to sell.

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The beautiful Keri Hilson came out to support her friends with their latest project. She looks amazing.

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New mom Eudoxieewas also in the mix to shop it up in support of her bestie Monyetta.

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Former “Atlanta Exes” star Christina Johnson came out to support her former co-star and the head housewife.

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Former “Love & Hip Hop: ATL” star Tammy Rivera was on hand to snatch up a few items.

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And the ladies also stopped to pose it up with customers. Fun times.

Elsewhere in the A....

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"RHOA" starlet Porsha Williams is still in party mode to celebrate her 34th birthday. The "Dish Nation" host hit up T.I.’s new upscale restaurant Scales 925 over the weekend. And she was joined by her besties "Coco & Chanel."

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Chick found the tightest bodycon she could find to show off her bod, which she has been working on hardcore in the gym. Not mad.

 

Photos: On-SiteFotos/Nene's IG/Monyetta's IG


COUPLES NIGHT: Diddy & Cassie, Kelly Rowland & Tim Witherspoon, Ciara & Russell Wilson, LaLa & Carmelo Anthony Dine In L.A. After 2015 BET Awards

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After hitting up the 2015 BET Awards, some YBF couples wined and dined in L.A. Peep the coupledom pics of Diddy& Cassie, Kelly Rowland& Tim Witherspoon, Ciara& Russell Wilson and LaLa& Carmelo Anthony inside…

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Diddy has had one hell of week this week. To keep his mind in a good space, the Hip Hop mogul brought his girlfriend Cassie along for his post-BET Awards dinner party going down at BOA restaurant after wowing the audience with his epic Bad Boys reunion performance.

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So, about that awful week the Hip Hop mogul endured…Last Sunday, Diddy was arrested and put into campus lock up (then transferred to county jail) after going ape sh*t on his son Justin Combs’ UCLA football coach with a deadly weapon during a strength and conditioning session.

The mogul was arrested on three of counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of battery and a new charge of "making terroristic threats." He eventually posted a $50,000 bail and was released the next morning.

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On top of his legal issues, during his performance at the BET Awards, Diddy suffered a nasty fall while performing. He made light of the situation posting to Instagram,

“I was getting so loose I fell! LOL, but really though I busted my ass! #finnaGetLoose #AppleMusic ... Puff Daddy & The Family feat @pharrell ... IF YOU EVER FALL DOWN, get your ass up and FIGHT!!!!!!! But really though, I crack up every time I see this shit! It's like I fucking disappeared. HAAAAAA!!!! I was scared as fuck but I had to get up! #BADBOY #BadBoyFAMILY #WORLDTOUR #ComingtoaCityNearYou #WeLikeHavingFun”

Ha! Glad he’s ok. The former artists of Bad Boy Records are gearing up for a worldwide tour. And we’re SO here for it. We’ll keep you posted on the deets once they become available.
 

Also wining and dining in L.A.....

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After hitting the BET Awards stage to present, Kelly Rowland (still rocking her feathery Lever Couture high-low frock) and her husband Tim Witherspoon made it a triple date night with Kelly’s besties at Madeo Italian Restaurant.

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BET Awards red carpet host LaLa Anthony (strutting in a printed Peter Pilotto bodycon and yellow Giuseppe Zanotti heels) and her NBA baller husband Carmelo Anthony joined the Witherspoons for some good eats.

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And hot new couple Ciara (who performed a killer Janet Jackson tribute) and her NFL Super Bowl champ boyfriend Russell Wilson were all loved up as they made their exit. Loves them.

 

Photos: Splash/FameFlynet

DO WE BELIEVE IT? Tyrese & V. Bozeman Are A Smashing Red Carpet Pair..But Are They Dating?

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Tyrese and singer V. Bozeman are one good looking couple...but are they "really" a couple?  Decide if you believe it inside...

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When Tyrese and "Empire" singer V. Bozeman hit the red carpet last night for the 2105 BET AWARDS, their good looks made the paparazzi swoon and fans gasp.  Are they dating?   

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Based on our internet snooping, we are not ready to declare them an item.  In fact, we think this partnership is strictly professional.

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V. appears on the soundtrack for Tyrese's upcoming movie "Shame."  A few days ago, we brought you the short film, which co-stars Jennifer Hudson, and now we know there's a full soundtrack connected to the project. 

Over on the 'gram, V. talked about her involvement in the project and her caption "sorta" confirms that they attended the awards as friends and fellow musicians.

"Had an amazing time with the #Mayor of the BET Weekend. @tyrese was the perfect gentleman. Def knows how to treat a queen. Everybody go pre-order the "Shame" album on iTunes. It s very necessary to add to your musical collection. Also get ready for this AMAZING duet on the SHAME soundtrack titled "You Can't Break Me Cus You Didn't Make Me". It's a Beast!!!! He put his soul in this project. I'm very proud of you Ty. You're a true boss and Honored to be working with such a rare talent #tyrese #vbozeman #ShameSoundtrack #BETAwards2015"

 

Watch their red carpet arrival"

 

 

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Photos via kmspotlight/lis2see2/anjelika11 Instagram

2015 BET AWARDS AFTER PARTIES: Lil Kim, Tracee Ellis Ross, Diddy’s Sons & More Hit Up BOA Restaurant + Chris Brown, The Game & More Party It Up At Playhouse

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Following the epic 2015 BET Awards, YBF celebs flocked to the after parties on the Hollywood scene. Diddy hosted a dinner party at BOA restaurant, bringing out Lil Kim, Tracee Ellis Ross and more. Meanwhile, Chris Brown & The Game got turned up at Playhouse. Pics inside….

Sean Combs orchestrated an epic Bad Boy reunion performance during the 2015 BET Awards last night. After rocking the stage (and falling), the Hip Hop mogul hosted a dinner party at BOA Restaurant in Hollywood. And he brought his girlfriend Cassie along. Peep their lovey dovey arrival HERE.

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Joining the Bad Boy clan, Lil Kim showed off her legs as she strutted inside in a all black flowy dress paired with Giuseppe Zanotti silver leaf sandals. Looking good Kimmy.

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After multiple wardrobe changes, 2015 BET Awards co-host Tracee Ellis Ross dressed down, opting for a pair of sneakers and jeans, to hit up the dinner party. Not mad. Those heels can be killer.

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Coke Boy French Montana, who hit the stage for the Bad Boy reunion, was also in the mix for the festivities.

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Diddy’s son Justin and Christian Combs were also on the party scene. The youngins' snapped it up in their matching jerseys with their relative Kai Cash outside of the venue.

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Fantastic Four and Creed star Michael B. Jordan made his way to Diddy's private dinner, but things didn’t go quite as planned….

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Once the Hollywood hunk made it to the door, he was denied access inside! The reason? Unfortunately, the restaurant was filled to capacity and they weren’t letting ANYONE else in.

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The Hip Hop mogul got wind of the situation and tried to use his star power to get him in. But, it didn’t work. The sexy actor was turned away for a second time. Sucks.

At another after party....

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After rocking the stage multiple times at the BET Awards, Chris Brown hosted an after party that went down at celeb hotspot Playhouse.

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West coast rapper The Game, who’s gearing up for his new VH1 reality series “She’s Got Game,” was spotted toting a bottle of champagne and smoking on what looks to be "Mary Jane."

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After presenting on stage alongside Monica at the BET Awards, Keyshia Cole and her mermaid tresses were spotted heading inside.

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And Redskins baller DeSean Jackson was also in the mix to party it up. He's gearing up for the premiere of his new BET reality show “DeSean Jackson: Home Team," set to debut June 30th. Seems like everyone has a "docu-series" these days...

Check out Breezy spitting bars during the party madness below:

 

 

 

Photos: Splash/Pacific Coast News/WENN/ Jorge

Diddy Announces The "Bad Boy Family Tour," Drops "Finna Get Loose" Feat. Pharrell + Brandy CASTING Her BET Show "Zoe Moon"

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On the heels of the epic Bad Boy reunion at the 2015 BET AWARDS, Diddy has announced a new tour and dropped a new single "Finna Get Loose" feat Pharrell Williams.  Get all the deets inside and check out Brandy's "Zoe Moon" news...

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Bad Boy fans from across the globe are still talking about last night's celebration of Sean Diddy Combs during the 2015 BET Awards.  Bringing out Faith Evans, Mase, Jadakiss, French Montana and Lil Kim, Puffy celebrated 20 years of hits from the Bad Boy Family.  Naturally, last night's performance sparked tour inquries and Diddy confirmed them via social media.

While we await an official announcement, Diddy posted a pic of himself on stage with Lil Kim with the caption, "My girl @lilkimthequeenbee killed it last night. #BadBoyFAMILYtour #ComingtoaCityNearYou #WeLikeHavingFun #THANKYOU @lilkimthequeenbee #BLUEDOT"

While we're not sure who'll hit the road with Diddy, there is a similar Bad Boy tour already on the road.  MASE, THE LOX, MARIO WINANS, 112 & TOTAL are already hitting select cities with the "Reunion Tour Experience 2." They're all set to hit Foxwoods Casino on August 22nd.

In other Bad Boy news, Diddy has release his latest single "Finna Get Loose" feat. Pharrell Williams. You might recognize it from last night's performance. On the 'gram, Diddy shared BTS studio footage of the song's creation as well as the full length track. 

 

BTS in the studio.....

 

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Earlier today, Brandy began casting for her new BET rom-com "Zoe Moon."  She posted a pic of herself on the way to the studio with the caption, "On my way to "casting" for my new tv show on #BET My name is #ZoeMoon!! #TheNextBrandy #GodInMeAsMe"

We told you about the show a few weeks ago.  She'll play a newly divorced single mom who makes a life-changing decision to start a new career as a cosmetics mogul. The problem is, her ex-husband and her 10-year-old son aren’t ready for Zoe’s new endeavor (or her new dating life) and will cause a few bumps in the road.

Congrats to Brandy.  We're excited about the next phase of her career.

 

 

 

Photos via Diddy's Instagram/Brandy's Instagram

2015 BET AWARDS AFTER PARTIES: Janelle Monáe, K. Michelle, Brandy & Jidenna At Atlantic Records Party + Usher & Miguel Throw Post-BET Bash

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After the 2015 BET Awards ended, the parties began.  See how Brandy, Usher and K. Michelle ended their evenings inside....

Last night at HYDE Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails, Tidal Presents: The Atlantic Records BET After Party went down...

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R&B songerstress, who's currently starring on BET's "The Game" celebrated a great evening and the launch of her new rom-com "Zoe Moon" (coming soon to BET).

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Janelle Monae, who thrilled the audience with her performance of "Yoga" during the awards show, hit the red carpet in a tummy-baring top.

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Fresh from her televised apology-fest with Tamar Braxton, we spotted K. Michelle. And guess what...now's she's beefing with Coko from SWV.  Coko made comments about K. Michelle"If Only You Knew" vocals which prompted...

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Singer Natalie La Rose posed with her manager/mentor Flo Rida.

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It looks like Boosie Bad Azz (formerly Lil Boosie) bought a new gold chain for every year he was locked up in Louisiana.

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Justin Skye was on hand to promote her new EP,Emotionally Unavailable.

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Atlantic Records exec Michael Kyser posed with singer Trevor Jackson, Dancehall artist Kranimum and Tank.

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Mr. Kyser also posed with Justine Skye, one of his artists.

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Future and Meek Mill posed together.

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And Cynthia Bailey dragged out alleged cheater hubby Peter Thomas.  We're sure she kept a watchful eye on him.

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Busta Rhymes partied with O.T. Genasis.

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Tyrese posed with Tank....it's 1/3 of TGT!  Where's Ginuwine?

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Joseline Hernanded was spotted with her hubby Stebbie Stevie J. 

 

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Usher and Miguel hosted the 5th Annual Mark Pitts and Bystorm Entertainment Post BET Awards Party presented by JRose.

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Usher and mentor Jermaine Dupri treated celebrity friends and guests to a surprise sing-along of classic throwbacks, spun by famed DJ, D-Nice.

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Witnesses say Wildheart crooner Miguel showed off his dance moves too.

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Other notables at the event were Fabolous, Anthony Hamilton, and Mimi Faust.
 

 

BONUS:

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Janelle Monae loves to party....... After the Atlantic Records bash, she headed over to an event hosted by Legendary Damon at The Standard where she got her "Vogue" on.

 

 

 

 

 Photos via Frank Micelotta (The Picture Group)/FYIBrand.Com 

Chrissy Tegien Goes TOPLESS & Joan Smalls Serves Major Leg In W Magazine + WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Estranged Wife Glory Johnson Announces She’s Expecting TWINS

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Chrissy Teigen and Joan Smalls made W magazine’s top 10 sexiest supermodels on social media. Peep their saucy shots and get the deets on WNBA star Glory Johnson’s baby announcement inside…

We know Chrissy Teigen is no stranger to sharing exactly what she’s thinking on social media. And the wife of John Legend also has no problem baring it all in the name of fashion.

The upcoming daytime talk show host went totally topless in a new spread for W magazine’s Pop Issue (where Taraji P. Henson graces the cover). The Sports Illustrated supermodel was named one of the top 10 sexiest supermodels on social media. So to prove how “sexalicious” status, she served up a little nudity for her editorial.

Shot by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and styled by Edward Enninful, the 29-year-old rocked a pair of white Dolce & Gabbana briefs, a Stephen Webster bracelet, a Chopard ring and knee-high studded Altuzarra boots perched on a chair. 

It wasn't a problem to get Chrissy naked either. The “Lip Sync Battle” co-host says she’s most comfortable when she’s wearing less clothing and showing more skin. She spilled to the mag, “The most uncomfortable I’ve ever been on set was having to model coats. I actually am better in less clothing.”

Well alright.
 

Also nabbing a spot on the list....

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Gorgeous supermodel Joan Smalls showed off her long, lean legs for her W magazine pictorial. The Victoria’s Secret model served up uber model fab in a Rosamosario bra and briefs, Delpozo blouse, Irene Neuwirth ring and Miu Miu shoes.

She dished to the publication on compliments she receives where she sometimes wonder if they're actual compliments. She said, “People say, ‘You’re prettier in person,’ and I’m like, ‘Is that a compliment?’” Ha! Good question. We'll yes, because she's stunning.
 

Peep a few clips of the ladies revealing their celebrity crushes and what they sleep in when they go to bed below:

 

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In the midst of relationship issues with her wife, WNBA star Glory Johnson reveals she’s 9-weeks pregnant…with twins! And, according to her, it was no surprise because she and her estranged wife/WNBA starlet Brittney Griner planned to have twins with the IVF Cycle.

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She took to her Instagram, posting a picture of the ultra sound with the caption,

As of today I'm 9 Weeks Pregnant with TWINS!!!! #BigNews #BabyAIsBadAlready Its not a surprise for me because this is what we planned for with the IVF Cycle, though hearing their hearts beat for time was the most ASTONISHING thing I have ever heard in my ENTIRE LIFE. For 15yrs Double-Doubles came with hardwork and dedication...now I've been blessed by God to have "double doubles" for the rest of my life! Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalms 127:3 #IAmBlessedToHaveThemWithMe #LifeIsAboutToGetInteresting #TWINS

Despite her excitement, the relationship between Glory and Brittney Griner has been a very rocky one. They have been doing the MOST.

The twosome got married at the Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Arizona in May, just a week and half after they were both arrested on domestic violence charges after a violent situation in their home. Everything seemed to be going well...or so we thought. Almost a month into the marriage, Glory reveals they are expecting a baby! Seems good right? Wrong!

A day (yes, ONE day) after the baby announcement, Brittney filed for an annulment from Glory, saying she had made a HUGE mistake and felt pressured to marry her. Glory claims she was totally blindsided about their uncoupling, while Brittney claims they both came to that agreement. Sighs…yes, we know it’s A LOT.

Now, Glory has two babies to raise and we’re not exactly sure where Brittney stands in all this. Either way, congrats to Glory on her double blessing.
 

Photos: W Magazine/Glory's IG

BYE WIG: NeNe Leakes Confirms She's Leaving "Real Housewives of Atlanta"

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She's OUT!  NeNe Leakes is saying 'Good Bye' to the TV show that made her a household name.  Deets inside...

News broke late last night that NeNe Leakes is dropping her peach and she's leaving the hit Bravo series "Real Housewives of Atlanta." 

NeNe has made it no secret that she's not been a fan of the direction the show has been going, which is mainly in the direction of attacking NeNe...in her eyes.  The last standing original "RHOA" Housewife is known to complain about all the newbies creating storylines for themselves by coming for her.  And many of those co-stars who beef with NeNe find themselves conveniently fired.  Most recently, NeNe's enemy Claudia Jordan got the ax.

It seems the actress wasn't pleased enough about Claudia leaving after one season, because she's walking out herself.

The 48-year-old told her fans via social media:

This is so hard for me to type! I cry as I do so! I am so Grateful for all the love and laughs! Thank you so much to everyone that has watched and supported me over the years on this amazing platform! With lots of thoughts and prayer I've decided to step out on faith and not fear #nomoRHOA4me

She also told PEOPLE magazine that she made the decision to call it quits once her contract was up. 

"This was definitely a hard decision for me," Leakes tells PEOPLE. "Me and my husband [Gregg Leakes] have been going back and forth on it for weeks now. But my contract is up and I just think this is the right time. This is my opportunity to spread my wings and do different things."

And yes, the attacks from the other women seem to have played a part in NeNe saying 'Good Bye'.  She said:

"I feel a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders...There were times when I was a target," she says. "I won't miss the negativity."

What does Andy Cohen think of all this?  He tweeted:

"We love @NeNeLeakes & she is always welcome back to the house she helped build! She's a Real Housewife forever!!"

NeNe also said she doesn't rule out returning or popping up to "play with those girls every now and then."

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So how will the Georgia native afford that new $2 million mansion of hers from now on?  Apparently, she's got some major projects n the works.  She told People:

"I'm actually going to be doing a new primetime television show with a big legend," Leakes teases of the series she begins filming this week. "All of my fans will get to see me be really happy, witty and funny and tell all of those one liners that I always have said on Housewives."

Kim Fields is rumored to be joining the "RHOA" cast.  But NeNe is focused on her new reality show with Kim Zolciak on the way. 

Good luck to NeNe on her journey.  She's definitely got the acting chops and we wish her well!

UPDATE: NeNe now says if they present her with MORE money, she's willing to CONSIDER returning on a less-responsibility, i.e. "friend to the show", basis.

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MODELICIOUS: Naomi Campbell Slays For La Perla's F/W15 Campaign + Selita Ebanks Loses Her Bottoms For Lance Gross

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Naomi is still collecting checks for her flawless bod.  She's the face of La Perla lingerie's newest campaign, and we've go the first pics inside. Plus, Selita Ebanks goes bottomless for Lance Gross' camera....

Naomi Campbell is 45 and beyond fabulous.  Luxury lingerie company La Perla just named her as the new face of their F/W15 campaign, and it is gorgeous.

In brand new ads released by the sexy lingerie company, the "Empire" star is rocking the Made to Measure Atelier collection with flawless skin and a killer bod to boot:

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She rocked the 'Anchor' one-piece to show how all the Made To Measure pieces are custom fit to a customer's body.  But when your measurements Naomi's measurements, anything looks good on you.

In other model pics:

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Former Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks stepped out in open toe booties, a flowing sweater and a crop top....and that is all.

In a pic snapped by actor/photographer Lance Gross, Selita rocked a bottomless photoshoot and showed off her killer bottom half.

Selita proudly tweeted out the pic last night saying, "Excuse me.... Pardon me .... Goodnight."

These days when she's not serving hotness as a model, she's acting.  She's set to play 'Julissa Gomez' in the upcoming film 179th Street, which is about a Latino Drug Lords' War in New York City in the 1980's.

 

Photos: Lance Gross' IG/La Perla's Twitter

CELEBRITY FRIENDS WORKING TOGETHER: Terrence J, Cassie, Brandy, Paula Patton & More Return To Filming "The Perfect Match" + Rob Riley, Camille Winbush & Logan Laurice Browning Do Hollywood Carnival

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It's must be nice to link up with your friends and earn a few coins along the way.  See the celeb friends inside and find out what they're up to as a collective.....

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In the pic atop, we spotted "E! News" host Terrence J with friends Brandy and "Bridesmaids" star Kali Hawk on a film set.  Then we noticed Terrence J was hanging out with Paula Patton too.  So, what are these kids up to?

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Remember The Perfect Match movie we told you about? The film also stars "Hit The Floor" hottie Rob Riley and "Clueless" star Donald Faison.

The cameras started rolling again yesterday, just hours after the stars stopped partying after the BET Awards.  And this time, plenty more folks joined the cast and set.

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Director Billie Woodruff said about his latest project, "Love it when I get to work w/ my friends! The lovely @paulapattonxo w/ my dude @iamterrencej on set making my new movie #theperfectmatchmovie".

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And the marquee names just kept rolling through.....Billie's even got French Montana in the film.  We're not convinced his acting skills will be on par, but we shall see...

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Cmon budget!  We see the producers and investors cut Billie a HUGE check......

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Speaking of Rob Riley and celeb friends...     

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After Rob finished filming for the day, he headed to his & Hollywood Massive's Hollywood Carnival Parade where he hooked up with a few of his friends. 

We spotted actress Camille Winbush and Rob's "Hit The Floor" co-star Logan Browning dressed in full on carnival gear ready for fun:

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Valerie Ortiz and Darnell Appling joined in the fun too.

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Why head down to the carnival?  Well....Rob is the CEO of Hollywood Massive, one of the sponsors.  He was a "float" captain.  Fun times!

 

Photos via Instagram (RobRileyNYC/Valstweet/camilleswinbush/loganlaurice/ForPerfectMatch/Cassie/RobRileyNYC/IamTerrenceJ/jacavifilmsbilliewoodruff/frenchmontana)
 

2015 BET AWARDS SHADE: SWV's Coko RESPONDS To K. Michelle’s Twitter Shots (EXCLUSIVE) + John Legend Shades Off-Key Performers!

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It’s the battle of the R&B chicks. Coko from SWV started retweeting shady tweets from fans during K. Michelle's 2015 BET Awards performance. And K wasn’t feelin' it! So, she popped off! Now, Coko is speaking out about the ordeal to TheYBF.com. Find out the latest updates, plus some some shade John Legend is serving inside….

One of the highlights from the 2015 BET Awards was when Patti LaBelle surprised us with a performance. The legendary icon joined R&B singers Tamar Braxton and K. Michelle (who squashed their ongoing beef) to sing her classic, “If Only You Knew.”

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While we were all wrapped up in Ms. LaBelle’s vocals, Coko from SWV was busy retweeting a few shade-filled tweets from her followers. Fans started tweeting/petitioning that Coko should have been on the stage singing alongside Patti rather than K or Tamar.  Why? Because SWV did a remake of "If Only You Knew" on their 2012 comeback album I Missed Us.  Many of SWV's fans felt like Coko and co. did the song more justice than Tamar & K. Michelle.

Below are a few tweets she shared:

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No stranger to Internet beef, the “Love ‘Em All” songstress hopped on Twitter to shade the hell out of Coko in response to her retweets. In so many words, she was on the stage while Coko was sitting on the couch! She tweeted:

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Bloop! (That 'chopped teeth' comment irony wasn't lost on us, though.)

Coko doesn’t seem bothered though. She never directly responded to K via social media, but she did say this:

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And followed up on her Facebook page saying:

All I can do is laugh!!!!
Chopped up teeth & all!
‪#‎SWV‬ ‪#‎MultiPlatinum‬ ‪#‎GrammyNominated‬ ‪#‎23yearsInTheBusiness‬ ‪#‎Longevity‬ ‪#‎StillGoingStrong‬ ‪#‎BronxChic‬

TheYBF.com reached out to Coko and she released an official statement regarding the incident saying:

"I'm unbothered by the teeth comment. Over 20 million records sold worldwide...23 years in the game & still touring...I'm good!"

And Coko's groupmate LeLee Lyons went in about it all on her own page saying:

It really amazes me the things people say about us in blogs. I've heard it all: we washed up, no hits, etc. Let me just say this, our "one" song weak sold more as a single than most artists whole entire album--and we are very proud of that accomplishment. I don't have to name the "hits" because you have them or your favorite artists sing them at their shows. What's new to everybody is old for us and it's called---history. Nobody can take that away from us. It's sad you can't even be a fan and true supporter without the bullshit. These artists today have a good lil run and wanna shade US? FOH, I'm so sick of people feeding into this internet keyboard gangster shit. And our community suck this bs up with comments and nonsense. A group like the Rolling Stones can tour as long as they have and be hero's, but a black female group gets washed up smh.If you like us, support us, if you don't, like somebody else. Ain't nobody throw them hands yet, until then, we'll see you at the next show. ‪#‎sickofthebs‬

Welp...there's that.

In case you missed it, check out K. Michelle, Tamar and Patti LaBelle's performance HERE.

In more BET Awards shade....

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Oscar winner John Legend skipped out on this year’s BET Awards…but he was definitely near a television to check out the show. After viewing the show, the “Glory” singer had a few words for those that performed. And they weren't praise-worthy.

He hopped on Twitter and tweeted (above),"There's so much I wish I could say when I watch these shows. A lot of it has to do with singers' off and on relationships with the key."

Yikes! While he didn’t say any names, we have our thoughts on who he may have been talking about. Who do you think this tweet was for?
 

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CALIFORNIA LOVE: Tyga & Kylie Jenner Grab Lunch In Calabasas—Gets Cozy On The ‘Gram Before Her 18th Birthday

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Tyga has been busy helping his rumored girlfriend Kylie Jenner move into her Calabasas home. And during a break, the twosome got all cozy for the ‘gram. Also, the illegal lovebirds were spotted grabbing lunch together. Pics inside….

17-year-old Kylie Jenner is moving into her $2.7 million mansion in Calabasas, which she purchased in February. And to welcome her into the neighborhood, her rumored boo Tyga (who also owns a mansion in Calabasas) was on hand to help her move. Of course.  

 

 

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As the twosome worked to get Kylie’s belongings in her new home, they stopped for a moment to get affectionate and share it with the world.  The same world they claim is "always in their business and making up relationship rumors."

In a shot posted to her big sister Khloe Kardashian’s Instagram, the 25-year-old rapper and reality star share a warm embrace with Khloe joining in on the love fest. Khloe captions, “A Michael sandwich”

Tyga’s real name is Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson. We assume Khloe approves of their "situationship."

Earlier...

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Following their coupledom trip to Cannes, the twosome was spotted grabbing lunch together in Calabasas yesterday.

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As they exited the restaurant, Kylie tried to keep a low profile by hiding her face as photogs snapped pics of them. Again, we’re not sure why she’s hiding her face when we can clearly see who she is, but like we said before, maybe that’s just their “thing.”

So now that Kylie has her own spot, we wonder if Tyga plans on making arrangements to move in with her once she turns 18 next month. Isn't he having severe trouble paying his rent on his own mansion?

 

Photos: Splash/FameFlynet/Khloe's IG

RIDIN' DIRTY: "LAHH Atlanta" Star Kirk Frost ARRESTED During Alleged Illegal Dirt Bike Rally!

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On the Lord's Day (this past Sunday), 46-old reality star Kirk Frost was arrested and jailed after his ATV shenanigans got out of hand.  Find out what the Atlanta PD is accusing him of inside....

Sigh....Rasheeda just can't get any peace.  Not only does she have to put up with Kirk Frost's "LAHH ATL" foolshness at home, now she's got to bail his ass out of jail.  Here's what happened.....

If you've ever watched "LAHH ATL" you know that Kirk loves his ATV dirt bike.  In fact, when he and his wife were having marital issues, his mother-in-law backed over his ATV.  You know you have to kick them were it hurts.

This past Sunday, Kirk's love of wheelies, fast speed and running red lights got the very best of him.  The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Kirk participated alongside 400 other dirt bike riders in an unauthorized rally near Ralph McGill and Piedmont avenues on Sunday afternoon in an event dubbed #RayDay5.

Sure....they all have a right to gather, but an Atlanta Police Department officer noticed several of them were running red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road. So the cop decided to cuff one of them...and guess whom he happened to pick: Kirk Frost.

In his report, the officer said he approached the vehicles, and was surrounded as they “popped wheelies and drove very recklessly,” but it was Kirk's three-wheeled, red Polaris Slingshot that really caught his attention.  After pulling the vehicle over, he arrested Kirk on multiple charges, including: reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle, failure to stop for an emergency vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and five counts of failure to obey a traffic control device.

Kirk was released from the Atlanta city jail on Monday after posting $3,502 bond.

It should be noted that #RayDay5 is all over social media.  Folks are posting pics of themselves navigating public roads in and around the city of Atlanta on ATVS and dirt bike.  But guess what, many of their actions are illegal according to state laws! 
#KNOWYOURSRIGHTSandWRONGS!
 

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Kirk responded to the report on social media by posting the above pic and saying:

Since when is this (slingshot) a four wheeler really, unregistered smh ( tag on the back ) just another scapegoat & some bs I ain't have nothing to do with

He also said he's "back" and posted a pic behind the wheel of a Porsche.  Oh Kirk....

 

Photos: AJC/Kirk's IG

SPORTS: Blake Griffin Shooting A New NIKE Commercial + LeBron James Will Become A Free July 1st!

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Blake Griffin teamed with a famed director for his latest Nike commercial while we've learned that LeBron James is available to the highest (and best) bidder....starting tomorrow!  Deets inside....

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NBA star Blake Griffin was spotted nailing a few slam dunks in Venice Beach yesterday.

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We're told that his basketball session was actually a sneaker ad commercial for his new Jordan shoes.  NIKE spared no expense when it came to the shoot's budget, even hiring famed "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau (left).

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We suspect the final product will have a "Space Jam" theme since Marvin the Martian was also seen on set. (SIDEBAR: we're referencing Michael Jordan's Space Jam for non-basketball fans.)  Also, there have been whispers about a "Space Jam 2" in the works.  Could this also be Blake's audition?

 

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LeBron James is a free man.  No.....he's not leaving Savannah and 'dem babies.  But he could walk away from the Cleveland Cavaliers.  But based on LeBron's recent comments, it's not all that possible.

As of July 1st, less than 24 hours from now, LeBron (shown leaving Ago Restaurant in West Hollywood, CA yesterday) will bypass his $21.6 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and become a free agent. So......if you own a team....get your coins together! LeBron could be yours.

ESPN.com recalls that this is the third time in the past six years that LJ will be an unrestricted free agent. GASP! But wait....sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard that LeBron intends to re-sign with his current team.

Players sometimes use the free agent option as leverage to get an even better contract from their current team.

Whew!  Because ya'll remember how those folks burned his jerseys the last time?  We doubt the city could handle losing the NBA finals and LeBron in the same year!

 


Photos via Pacific Coast News/Splash

FAMILY NIGHT: T.I., Tiny, & Zonnique Hit "Ant-Man" Premiere & Dinner In Hollywood

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A night out with the Harrises is always a fun one.  Check out T.I., Tiny& Zonnique checking out the Ant-Man Hollywood premiere and then rolling to dinner..

 

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Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and 19-year-old daughter Zonnique Pullins were in a colorful mood last night at they rolled to the red carpet premiere of the new superhero flick Ant-Man last night.

The mommy-daughter duo and stars of "T.I. & Tiny: A Family Hustle" hit the TCL Chinese Theater in pink, green and white looks for the night fresh off BET Awards weekend.  There's nothing like family night at the movies.

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The former "OMG Girlz" singing group member kept it cute in lace shorts and a cami as she posed it up with her mom.  Zonnique's stepdad TIP was also there on the red carpet:

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He and wife Tiy posed it up before he said What's Up to the press:

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Afterwards the Harris crew (with Tiny tiptoeing in her Valentino Rockstar pumps) headed to dinner out in Beverly Hills:

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Looks lke TIP is having a ball out in LA these days.  Fun times!

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Michael Sam and fiance Vito Cammisano may have called it quits only six months after getting engaged. STORY

 

Photos: Splash/Getty


WEDDING FAB: Michael Jai White & Set To Marry Fiancé Gillian Waters This Weekend In THAILAND!

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Michael Jai Whitehas expressed his love for his fianceé pretty often.  And now, the couple is taking their love to Thailand for the wedding.  Deets inside...

We've learned that Why Did I Get Married star Michael Jai White and his actress fianceé are getting married this upcoming weekend...in Thailand!

Michael and Gillian White (Never Back Down 3) will be having an intimate but extravagant evening ceremony on July 3rd. The family and friends-only wedding will take place at the multi-acre riverfront estate of financial executive Michael Selby. Must be nice!

The couple has spent the past month in Thailand where Michael, who also stars in Tyler Perry's "For Better or For Worse," just completed his directorial debut for the upcoming film Never Back Down 3.  He's starring in the film opposite his bride-to-be.  Sweet.

We're told the couple will tie the knot and exchange diamond and platinum wedding bands during a traditional Thai theme...complete with fireworks and elephants!  So much for "small and intimate."

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Congrats to the couple!

 

Janet Jackson Announces The "Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds" Line + Misty Copeland Named The First Black Principal Dancer At The American Ballet Theater!

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Janet Jackson wore $2.5 million in diamonds to the 2015 BET AWARDS afrom her OWN jewelry line.  Get the deets on "Unbreakable" diamonds inside and watch Misty Copeland become the first Black principal dancer with the ABT!

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So......Janet Jackson's appearance at the 2015 BET AWARDS (where she received the Ultimate Icon Award) served a two-fold purpose: 1) It announced she's back.   Hold onto your wigs.  2). She debuted her line of high-priced diamonds.  Say what now?

Yasss......the 49-year-old legend used her Sunday evening acceptance speech to debut her own diamond jewelry line called the Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds collection. Watch a true legend work....we're learning about the collection NOW - two days later. While all those other chicks were name dropping singles and album release dates in their speeches (looking at you Keyshia& Monica) the true queen waited....with style and grace.

Peep the photo atop, Janet Damita Jo is wearing a heart-shaped necklace made with twenty-five carats of Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds (retailing at $2 million) as well as a thirteen carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring (retailing at $500K). Now....did she announce all of that on stage? Rihanna? Nicki? No....she didn't. Respect a queen.

And we've heard from a good source (shoutout to Entertainment Tonight) that Jan (we call her that for short) will be wearing her new gems all throughout her upcoming Unbreakable World Tour, which is scheduled to kick off in Vancouver, B.C. on Aug. 31.

 

In other BIG announcements...

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With perhaps one of the most inspirational stories of triumph and persistence, American ballerina Misty Copeland has been promoted to the highest rank of the American Ballet Theatre - she's the FIRST African-American female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history.

Everyone stand on your toes and salute Misty. Literally...get on your toes....

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We learned about the promotion via Twitter (below) and an Instagram video (with Misty's classy reaction).  

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A video posted by Julie Kent (@juliekentofficial) on

 

We've covered Misty several times on TheYBF (see here and here) so you know her story. This YBF chick was discovered on a basketball court at the age 13 and first landed a coveted position with the ABT at the age of 17 (a massive accomplishment for a dancer who began training at such a late stage in life).  And now, thanks to her hard work and determination, she's reached the acme.  The mountaintop. Right before our eyes! 

She named it...and claimed it.  Congrats Misty.  Please spread the word about Misty to all the YBFers in your life.  And pick up Misty's autobiography LIFE IN MOTION: An Unlikely Ballerina; and FIREBIRD, a picture book in collaboration with award winning author/illustrator Christopher Myers.  Both are in stores now.


Photos/Video Julie Kent/ABT Twitter/Ebony Mag's IG

WERK MOMMA! Samantha Mumba Shows Off Her Post-Pregnancy Bikini Bod With Hubby Torray Scales And 3-Month Old Daughter Sage

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Singer Samantha Mumba hit the beach with her husband and 3-month old daughter Sage yesterday.  Yes....she dropped a baby 3 months ago! See the family photos inside....

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If you aren't familiar with Samantha Mumba, she's an Irish-born pop singer/actress with a few pop hits in the US ("Gotta Tell You") as well as a stint on the Disney channel in the early 00s.  And since we like promoting Black family love, we thought her beach photos from yesterday were a must see. 

The paparazzi caught her in Malibu with her gorgeous hubby Torray Scale.

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She also brought her daughter Sage to the beach.  Mind you....Sage is three months old.

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She had a baby three months ago...

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We're gonna suggest Samantha team up with Kelly RowlandVanessa Simmons and Ciara for a line of post-pregnancy fitness items.  They'd SHUT THE GAME DOWN On HSN.     Looking good Samantha!

 

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DON’T EMBARRASS ME: Rihanna CHECKS Friend Leandra Over DRUNKEN Antics At 2015 BET Awards + Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" Video

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Nothing like your best friend checking you when you get out of line. Check out Rihanna checking her bestie Leandra after one too many drinks and Pharrell Williams' new video for “Freedom” inside…

There’s comes a time when one of your friends have one too may drinks, and you have to check them to keep the embarrassment level to a minimum.

Well….Rihanna’s bestie Leandra learned she will not be embarrassing RiRi during the2015 BET Awards.

If you watched the awards show, you saw Rih’s bestie Leandra all smiles sitting next to the Pop princess. But what you didn’t see, was the “BBHMM” singer poppin’ off on her friend because she was drunk. As they made their exit from the Microsoft Theater, Rih had to check her bestie after apparently having one too many drinks. She snapped at her saying, “Leandra, you’re drunk a** is being stupid. Well, handle it.”

Check it:
 

 

Bloop! It's all good though. Leandra hit up IG this morning to thank her friend for bringing her along as her date to the awards show and there is NO bad blood between the two, captioning:

 

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"True friendship never dies !!!!. Shout out to the real mvp for taking me as her date to the bet awards I had an amAzing time ..... Thank you ....... [kissy emo emojis] @badgalriri #bbhmm video coming out Thursday yall ready " 

Nothing like true friendship. Rihanna's "BBHMM" video premieres on Thursday. Who's ready?

In a new video...

After opening up the 2015 BET Awards with a lively performance of "Alright," Kendrick Lamar releases the visuals to the fan-favorite single, a cut from his To Pimp A Butterfly LP.

Directed by Colin Tilley and The Little Homies, the west coast rapper tackles police brutality and discrimination in the black-and-white visuals with cameos from his TDE clan, including ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock. Check it above.

 

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WORKING CHICK: Beyonce Gets Leggy As She Heads To NYC Office

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Beyonce serves up a few sexy businesswoman flicks as she treks to her NYC office. Peep the leggy shots inside…

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Fab chick Beyonce pops up flossing in NYC today as she made her way to her to her office building.

For a day at the office, Mrs. Carter slipped into a black high-slit cut-out dress by Self Portrait, which showed off a little thigh as she hit the NYC streets. She stopped to pose it up finishing her look with a stylish leather jacket and a pop of color with her manicured pink nails.
 

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Hot.

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The “Flawless” one will be headlining her husband Jay Z’s Made In America Festival set to go down Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia. Tix are on sale now. Will you be there?

 

Photos: Splash

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