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#1 Stunnas: Meek Mill Pops Bottles With Jay Z And Boosie Badazz, Kicks It With Kevin Hart To Celebrate #1 Album

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Meek Mill is having the BEST week ever.  He's got Nicki Minaj on his arm, his first #1 Billboard album, and friendships with Jay Z and Kevin Hart to brag about on social media.  Come show respect to "appreciation" week inside....

Can a rapper have it all?  Can a dude get the girl, the career, the lifestyle and maintain it?  Outside of Jay Z, if there's one rhymer who seems to have his cake and eat it too, it's Meek Mill.  Since his unfortunate incarceration a few months ago, the Philly-bred rapper has hit the ground running and he's never stopped.  This week, he's celebrating his most successful showing ever.

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Meek is signed to Roc Nation Management.  Because his latest album “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” debuted at #1 on Billboard and it's his first #1 album, Jay Z stopped by the office to pat him on the back.  

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By the way, Meek sold 246K albums.  That's major these days!  He said , "We never gone lose!"

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And the fun didn't end there.  Over on Meek's IG, he's doing the ish that rappers do.

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He also celebrated his success with Louisiana's finest Boosie Badazz.  The "All Eyes On Us" rapper said, "If They ain't real they liars! Can't trust em! Me & @officialboosieig having a #donversation".  Oh.

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And Tuesday night, Meek and the crew partied with Kevin Hart after his comedy show. 

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The crew joined Jay and Fabolous at Kevin's Madison Square Garden show for his #WhatNowTour stop.

 

Soak it up Meek.  And yes, he gave a special Thank You to his girlfriend Nicki Minaj in his Breakfast Club interview yesterday...even though he says she is NOT the reason he's now blowing up.  Check it out

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Photos via Meek Mill/Littleburger/Kevinkwan327


IN CASE YOU MISSED: Russell Wilson Dishes On First Argument With Ciara…And It Was Over Another NFL Quarterback!

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Russell Wilson is dishing more inside deets about his budding relationship with Ciara. And he has become quite the chatterbox. Hmph.

 

Find out which NFL quarterback caused the couple's first squabble inside….

Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson has no problem sharing inside deets about his budding relationship with R&B songstress (and new TopShop USA ambassador) Ciara.

Most recently, the sexy NFL QB revealed he and CiCi are practicing abstinence because…God instructed him to. And he was told by God to "lead her."  However, we're not sure to where.

Now, he’s spilling tea on their very first argument. And it was over ANOTHER NFL quarterback! Uh-oh.

While chopping it up with Jimmy Kimmel on his late night show recently, Russell opened up about their very first disagreement and it had everything to do with football...of course. Jimmy pulled up an old Instagram video CiCi posted where she’s reppin’ HARD for New England QB Tom Brady.

Here’s what CiCi posted:

 

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Bloop!

The "I Bet" singer posted the funny video about 6 months ago after the Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs, BEFORE she and Russ hooked up. The twosome have been dating for about 4-5 months now.

Russ’ reaction to the clip:

"That was our first argument [laughs].”

He then threw in a Bobby Shmurda lyric saying,“I saw that…about a week ago.’” Ha!

So, when the Seahawks quarterback confronted her about it, this is what she had to say about it:

"Her response was that the following week she was cheering for the Seahawks and that she was rooting for us the whole time. I don't know."

Funny.

We're sure CiCi is reppin' #TeamSeahawks for now and she and Baby Future will be cheering him on in the luxury box seats this upcoming football season.  If they last until pre-season.

Check it:

 

Below are two other clips where Russell talks about his multi-million dollar football contract and wanting to play baseball AND football:

Photo: Ciara's IG

James Harden & Khloe Kardashian Just Went Out On Another Date...To Spin Class [PICS]

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James Harden and Khloe Kardashian have been fueling dating rumors for a few weeks.  Now, we've got pics of the twosome working out together in L.A.  Check it inside...

Following their Vegas tryst during 4th of July weekend, Houston Rockets baller James Harden and Khloe Kardashian are still glued at the hip.  We hear they're trying to keep their budding relationship under wraps.  But that likely won't happen as we all know, Khloe enjoys the fringe benefits (constant publicity) of dating a famous black man. 

James and Khloe were spotted leaving a cycling studio in L.A. last night after a late night workout.  When James, riding in the passenger seat of Khole's car, saw the cameras, he looked shocked for some reason.

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Khloe put down the sun visors while wearing her shades. 

But not one to shy away from stirring the publicity pot, Khloe then took to her Instagram to post her own pic of her and James....and the co-stars of E!'s new show "Cycle House":

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The show premiered this week on the same network as "Keeping Up With The Kardashian."  So Khloe did a little promo for her E! family members....while stirring the pot on the dating rumors at the same time.

We wonder if James was watching all of Khloe's 'Tap it Back' action that goes down in spin classes....

 

Photos: Splash/Khloe's IG

Synclaire James Gets MARRIED: Kim Coles Says “I Do” In Intimate Destination Wedding—Reveals UNUSUAL Proposal Deets

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As a woman of a certain age, Kim Coles is proving you can find love at any age.  She finally can call her man her husband. Get the deets on her destination wedding and find out why we’re side-eying her new husband’s proposal at Olive Garden inside….

Yes ladies, there’s still hope of tying the knot in your 50s. Kim Coles is proof.

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Congrats are in order for former “Living Single” star. The 53-year-old actress who won our hearts as Synclaire James said “I Do” to her 41-year-old boyfriend and former SWAT officer Reggie Mckiver in an intimate island wedding in the Dominican Republic recently.  Reggie and Kim told the press he owns his own health food store.

The twosome met during a natural hair expo where Reggie was assigned as her security escort. And the rest was history. Long-distance history, actually.  Until he proposed

Kim said she’s no cougar, the “energy” they shared was just right and she’s happy. People mag reports:

...he was assigned to be her security escort at a natural hair expo, and they were enjoying each other’s company, but they felt something special when Mckiver (who also owns a health food store) took her hand to read her energy and ended up holding it “a little big longer than he should have.”

Oh? Kim also spilled to PEOPLE magazine that she's no cougar though:

“[My heart] was open just enough for Reggie to come though and I’m so glad he did,” Coles tells PEOPLE. “I’m 53 and Reggie is 41 but I’m not a cougar. I can’t run that fast. I’m a meerkat or a prairie dog. It’s about the right energy. It wasn’t like I was trolling for younger men. It’s about energy. We’re ageless. Just two people on the same plane.”

Sweet.

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The actress also dished to the publication about their unorthodox proposal. Now…while we’re excited these two found love in a hopeless place, we are giving Reggie the side-eye for what some may call a lackadaisical proposal. On the other hand, some may call it romantic.  Apparently, Reggie popped the question to Kim while they were dining at Olive Garden. Without a ring.

In fact, he didn't go purchase one for her one either. He found his mother’s long lost engagement ring at his sister’s house and gave it to Kim. Guess he was going for the sentimental value thing.

The lovebirds trekked the aisle on the beach surrounded by their closest friends and family. What started out as a super small private wedding, it quickly turned into a bigger deal after she announced she was tying the knot during a comedy show. She said,

“Me with my big mouth announced I was getting married! People asked where and I was like, you cant come, it’s a private wedding. We had to move the wedding from one beach to a whole other beach, but all the people from the tour showed up — 45 people in their bathing suits and towels — but they were very respectful.”
 

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While this ceremony was a small, intimate gathering, the newlyweds plan on doing another ceremony on August 21st with celebrity wedding planner David Tutera. We assume it wil be featured on his “CELEBrations” WE tv series...all expenses paid by the network.

Kim said, “Now we’ll have bridesmaids and groomsmen. It’ll be a whole other thing. We got to have our own private thing and now we get to have the big extravaganza.”

Congrats to the couple!
 

Photos: Linda Piechota/PEOPLE

PUTTING IN WORK: Rihanna Burns Some Calories In The Gym + Brandy All Smiles After Broadway + Jennifer Lopez Gets On Her Detective Ish On Set

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We're off to New York city to catch up with some of out favorite YBF ladies.  Get up to speed on Rihanna, Brandy and Jennifer Lopez inside...

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Yesterday, we spotted a pre-workout Rihanna heading to the gym in New York City.

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Post-workout (we see she sweated-out her ponytail), it's plain to see why Rihanna has those tight abs.  And thanks to her "nude" scenes in #BBHMM we know her gym-grind is worth it.  So far....the buzz behind the video for #BBHMM has been good.  We hope the public excitement will push a rush on Rihanna's 8th studio album.  

Over on the Great White Way....

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We spotted Brandy leaving the Ambassador Theatre where she just slayed another performance as Roxie Hart.

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We're living for Brandy's career resurgence.

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In addition to her role on BET's "The Game," she's starring in a new rom-com for the network dubbed "Zoe Moon."

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Broadway....television....maybe we'll get another album too?

 

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By the way, Jennifer Lopez is still one of the hardest working women in show business.

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In addition to her hosting duties on "American Idol" and her work as an international diva, JLo is in NYC filming a new NBC series called 'Shades of Blue.'

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If you're wondering why so many actresses (i.e. Halle Berry) are making the switch from the big screen to scripted shows on tv, it allows them to have a more stable life and live in one place.  And the coins are pretty nice too.  We're sure J Lo's twins Max and Emme like having mommy on demand.

 

Photos via Splash/PacificCoastNews/FameFlynet

Lark Voorhies Speaks Out About Her Mom's Restraining Order Against Her Husband, Claims She's Not Bi-Polar

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In a new interview with ET, former "Saved By The Bell" star Lark Voorhies speaks out for the first time since her mom filed a restraining order against her husband.  Watch the shocking and unsettling interview inside....

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A few weeks ago, we revealed to you that former child star Lark Voorhies married admitted gang member Jimmie Green in a quickie Las Vegas wedding.  Since that revelation, Lark's mom has gone on to file a restraining order against Lark's new husband, claiming he'd become aggressive towards her.  In spite of the wedding and the legal issues, we hadn't heard from Lark - until now.

In an interview with ET, which might make you cringe, she sits down with Kevin Frazier and her husband husband of three months (its second marriage) for their first joint interview.

She told ET, "He's not [taking advantage of me].....We're selectively together for all the right reasons."

When asked specifically about being bi-polar (a diagnosis her mom revealed) Lark admits to battling clinical depression after her first marriage, but shoots down the bi-polar diagnosis. "I've always been mentally healthy," Sadly....that's not necessarily what we see during the interview.

What about the restraining order? Jimmie claims he's never been violent towards Lark's mom, but when pressed by Kevin about being "aggressive" towards her, he admits to being forceful with his words.

And if you're wondering if Jimmie is a gold-digger, he told ET,"We're the same as any other couple out there that's in love and trying to accomplish business together." He says he's helping her become a singer, "It's not a scam or a way to get money."
 

Oh.  Check out the video below:

 

FLASHBACK: Just so you can see how she's changed over the years, watch this old interview below with Keenan Ivory Wayans. She's very coherent and aware of herself. A far cry from the ET interview.

 

 

Photos via Lark Voorhies' Instagram/ET's video

Solange Rocks Classic '90s Hits At Kiehl's Pioneers By Nature Party + Tina Knowles Lawson, Husband Richard Lawson & Friends Celebrate EBONY Cover

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SolangeKnowles Ferguson was back on her DJ’n duties for a private party thrown by Kiehl’s in London yesterday. Meanwhile, her mother Tina Knowles Lawson was toasting it up with her husband Richard Lawson and friends to celebrate her EBONY July 2015 cover. Peep the fab pics inside….

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Solange Knowles Ferguson jetted from New Orleans to London to hit the 1s & 2s for Kiehl's Pioneers By Nature Party at the Kiehl's Regent Street Store yesterday. Chick pulled up on the scene serving a peachy metallic look we’re loving.

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The fashionista rocked a peach top paired with a metallic accordion Etienne Aigner skirt and neon green sandals. Loving that skirt!

Once inside....

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Solo hit the DJ booth to provide the tunes for the evening. And the 29-year-old took it back to the 90s, rocking out to some of the era’s classic Hip Hop and R&B hits.

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Peep a few clips from her 90s set below:

 

 

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It appears Keihl's and Solo may have a collaboration coming soon. Kiehl's posted to Instagram, "#Sneakpeek...something big coming this September with the always stunning @saintrecords & our amazing partner @donorschoose. #staytuned #repost @saintrecords"

Hmmm...we're predicting a new line of products hand selected by Solo. What do you all think?

Meanwhile...

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Tina Knowles Lawson got all glammed up to celebrate her EBONY magazine July 2015 cover (which she slayed) with her husband Richard Lawson and friends at an intimate soiree held at a mansion in exclusive Holmby Hills. Nothing but the best for Mama Tina's fabulousness.

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The 61-year-old stunna turned heads in a firetruck red cut-out gown which she accessorized with gold jewelry. Mama Tina is killing it in this dress!

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Of course her hubby was in attendance to support. The newlyweds are still in the “honeymoon” phase of their marriage as they have been husband and wife for nearly 3 months. We're happy Mama Tina found love again.

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Editor-in-Chief of Ebony Kierna Mayo, chairman of JPC Linda Johnson Rice and Ebony CEO Desiree Rogerscame out to toast it up with the House of Dereon fashion designer.

 

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“The Unwritten Rules” actress Aasha Davis and her sister Zara Davis got the chance to snap it up with the cover girl.

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And the night was complete with a celebratory toast for the EBONY cover slayer. Bottoms up!

 

 

Photos: Getty/Splash/Solange's IG

Naomie Harris Opens Up About Therapy And Correcting Her Parents Mistakes In "The Edit" + Zoe Saldana Talks Sexism In Hollywood (And That Nina Simone Movie)

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In the latest issue of "The Edit" actress Naomie Harris reveals how she used therapy to combat her rough childhood.  Read what she said inside and see what Zoe Saldana revealed about sexism in Hollywood. 

 

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British actress Naomie Harris is the latest cover star of Net-a-Porter's fashion magazine The Edit, where she stars in a sizzling pictorial full of printed and textured separates.  She's polished in Chloe & Altuzarra threads throughout the spread with shoes and accessories from Gucci, Tibi and more

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While promoting her role as social worker Angela Rivera in the upcoming boxing film Southpaw, Naomie revealed that she had a "rough" childhood and it required years of therapy to retrain herself. She candidly revealed,

"I did The Hoffman Process recently, which is all about learning re-parenting, because so many of us come from dysfunctional parents, and we get trapped in negative patterns that stem from that. To break those patterns you have to be in a space where you can recreate what you went through and deal with it. Most of us operate as if we are adults, but we aren’t emotionally mature at all."

 

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Naomie's film Southpaw hits the big screen July 24th.  And we can't wait to see her in the next James Bond flick!

 

 

In other Hollywood news...

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In a new article published in the Philadelphia Daily News, Zoe Saldana opened up about a game-changing encounter with sexism that she wishes every young girl could hear.  Zoe, who absolutely kicked butt in Colombiana, Star Trek, Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, shared:

"That story is true. A producer once told me he hired me for the way I held a gun while wearing panties, not for my opinions. I wish I'd recorded it, so I could play it for every girl in elementary school and tell them never to let anybody treat them that way. "

And in case you were wondering, Zoe still hopes her Nina Simone biopic "Nina" will see the light of day. She revealed it's caught up in some legal wrangling and...

"We're still today struggling to finish the movie, to salvage it, and hopefully we'll be able to do that." 

For those who are in staunch opposition to the film, this may be music to your ears.

The Avatar franchise player also shared an interesting tidbit about Mary J. Blige, who had originally hoped to star in the film.

"I happened to be with Mary J. Blige in Paris, at an event, and before she got up to sing, she announced she was going to be playing Nina Simone. I cried because I was so happy, and she was so perfect.  But that didn't work out, and a year later, the producers and directors met with me and offered me the role. For eight months I said no."

Interestingly, Zoe explained that the project had many red flags, including a weak script and budgetary problems.

"Finally, I thought, Nina deserves better. So we went for it. And no matter what happens, we tried and worked very hard, and we did it from the heart, from a pure place."

There's still no word on when the film will be released, but we will keep you posted.
 

 

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Jordin Sparks Oozes Sex Appeal In “Right Here Right Now” Video + Pleasure P CLOWNS Tyga Over Alleged Transgender Scandal

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Jordin Sparks has a brand new video for her new single “Right Here Right Now.” And she’s serving up some sexiness for the visuals. In other news, Pleasure P went in on Tyga on social media over his alleged sexting scandal with a transgender model, but was blasted about his own molestation allegations. Get it all inside…

Jordin Sparks is heating up the summer with brand new visuals for her newest single “Right Here Right Now,” the title track to her forthcoming album. And she’s bringing the heat with her sensual dance moves in the middle of the desert.

For the Dem Jointz-produced track video treatment, Jordin flaunts her svelte bod in black high-slit dress as she croons over the up-beat tempo. A hard bodied dancer, belly dancer and lovers who embrace join her for the exotic visuals, perfect for the summer time.
 

Check it:

Last night, the “American Idol” winner debuted her new video on the jumbotron in the middle of Times Square:

 

She said, "Soo thankful!! THIS WAS UNREAL! #RightHereRightNow music video premiere in TIMES SQUARE!? My Dad & I were speechless!"

The Grammy-nominated songstress is gearing up to release her third studio album, which is set to drop August 21st.

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The album will include features from 2 Chainz, B.o.B.& Shaggy
 

In foolish activities news....

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Former Pretty Ricky singer Pleasure P decided to hop on his Instagram page to throw shade at Tyga after reports surfaced that he was involved in a sexting scandal with transgender model Mia Isabella.

As usual, Pleasure P posted up a few posts that he thought was funny initially, but eventually took them down after the backlash he was receiving. Followers began going IN on Pleasure P for clowning T-Raww. Why? Well you may recall, P (real name Marcus Cooper) was accused of molesting several children that he has vehemently denied.
 

Here's what he posted:

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We assume the "first one" he's referring to is Tyga's rumored 17-year-old girlfriend Kylie Jenner?  Then, he posted this:

 

Bloop!

Pleasure P then tried to explain why he went at Tyga and it appears to be over money. He said Tyga "did some bullsh*t when it came to a song we did when we had a lot of money on the line." And added,"I was wrong, but f*ck him though!"

Check it:

 

Now, P is busy reposting messages from fans who support him even after he tried to poke fun at Tyga. Maybe next time he'll think twice before trying to shade someone else. Pot...meet kettle. 

 

EXTRAS:

1. The Weeknd will release his third studio album Beauty Behind The Madness Friday, August 28th.

 

Photos: Pleasure P's IG

Drake Transforms In "Energy" Video

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October's Very Own is taking over the summer once again.  Drake just dropped his "Energy" video...and it's many things.  And many faces.  Check it inside...

Our summer anthem just got the video treatment.  As part of Drake's brand new deal with Apple Music, he just dropped a video that we're sure will go viral thanks to him flossing his acting skills again.

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Nope, he's not Wheelchair Jimmy again.  But in the Fleur & Manu-directed video for the If You're Reading This It's Too Late mixtape banger "Energy", Drake transforms into Oprah, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, LeBron James, portrays Kanye's Bound 2 video, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, President Obama, OJ, and plenty others.  We noticed one thing all the people he transformed into have in common: Enemies.

Drizzy told Zane Lowe on Beats 1 in London this afternoon about the video saying:

“I think it’s one of those moments where I really hit the nail on the head at that given moment.  This treatment is something that I’ve had in my head for a while.”

He explained that the inspiration behind the multi-character-changing satire was Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” video:

“I was like, ‘Man you know, FX have come such a long way.’ I bet we could do something crazy with this and how many people in the world feel like they have enemies? Everywhere you go, there’s always someone who wants to pull you down and even celerity friends of mine or people that I don’t know. I want people to rewind it a bunch of times and go and tell someone else to watch it. It’s shocking, it’s beautiful, it’s a lot of things.”

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You can stream the video now for free on iTunes on Drake's channel.  Peep the gallery below of a few stills form the video until the vid becomes embeddable.  You gotta see this ish.

In other Drizzy news, he's launching OVO Sound Radio on Apple Music’s Beats 1. The show surrounding it will debut on Saturday night, July 12.

IN THESE STREETS: Rihanna & Karruche Tran Hit The NYC Club Scene, Nas Performs At The Hennessy Artist Talks Series + Kanye West Looks PISSED (As Usual) In London

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A few of your faves were out and about in NYC and London. Last night, Rihanna and Karrueche Tran hit the club scene in NYC, while Nas hit the stage during the Hennessy Artist Talks series. Meanwhile, Kanye West was spotted looking his usual straight-faced self while chatting on his cell phone in London. More inside…

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Rihanna was in party girl mode (again) last night. So, the hot Pop princess and her friends made their way to NY's celeb hotspot Up & Down nightclub.

This time the Bajan beauty was covered up, much different from her outing at 1OAK a few weeks ago. Chick was damn near naked!

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The “BBHMM” singer held on tight to her friend Jenn Rosales hand as they trekked inside. RiRi was rocking a hot pair of Sergio Rossi Fall 2015 boots, an oversized black blazer with a gray shirt underneath. Very simple. But surprisingly chic.

She was recently gifted the exquisite thigh-high boots, which she shared on IG a few days ago:

 

 

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She definitely makes up her own rules when it comes to fashion. And she clearly knows a thing or two as she was named the new face of Diorand she's currently the creative director for sportswear giant PUMA.

Work.  Before hitting the club, though, Rihanna hit up Kevin Hart's sold out comedy show at the Barclays Center.  Fun times.

 

 

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Chirs Brown other ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran was spotted leaving Warwick nightclub with her friend Lauren "KITTENS" Abedini last night.

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Since calling it off with Breezy, Kae has been busy doing interviews, going on auditions and hitting up business meetings to hash out details on her upcoming projects.

Speaking of interviews, she recently sat down to chop it up with Ryan Seacrest where she revealed there could possibly be reconciliation between her and her former flame Chris Brown. She spilled,

“Us getting back together I can’t say, I don’t know what the future holds. As of right now, I’m just completely focused on myself. I’m not trying to date anybody. I just want to figure out me. There’s no drama between us. It’s cordial, it’s cool, it’s peaceful.”

BIG SIGH….

 

Peep the clip below:
 

Don't do it Kae.

Elsewhere in NYC...

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*PAUSE* and take in the sexiness that is Nas...ok proceed....

Last night, the 41-year-old rapper brought his good looks and lyrical skills to the Hennessy Artist Talks series during the Hennessy 250 Exhibit at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.

 

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After making his rounds....

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The Queensbridge rap star rocked the stage with a performance of his classic hits. Nas will NEVER get old to us.

Overseas…
 

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Paging Dr. West!

Kanye West was spotted in the middle of what appears to be a heated conversation on his cell phone as he made his way to the Haymarket Theatre to watch Bradley Cooper perform in “The Elephant Man.”

Either someone was pissing him off on the other end of the line or he was upset that he was 20 minutes late. Either way, Ye was on his usual mean mugging ish.

Tonight, Yeezy is expected to jet to Canada to perform on the Bell Stage at the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest in Ottawa. We’re sure he’ll be bringing an electrifying performance.

 

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Evelyn & Shaniece Lozada Pressin' The "Livin Lozada" Reality Show + Gabrielle Union Out And About In NYC

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We spotted Evelyn Lozada and Gabrielle Union out and about in New York City.  Find out what they were up to inside....

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We spotted former "BBW" star Evelyn Lozada, rocking a pair of lace Gianvito Rossi boots, outside of the NYC Huffpost Live offices with her lovely daughter Shaniece, accessorizing her look with a blue Yves Saint Laurent mini purse and a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.  

If you're wondering why Evelyn was in town away from her in-the-cut abode in Arizona, she's promoting her role as the newest reality star on the OWN network.  She's set to star in a new docu-series named "Livin Lozada" which we told you about a while ago.

The new series will feature Ev's entire family including daughter Shaniece, son Carl Leo Jr. and her MLB star fiance Carl Crawford. We'll get to see Ev learning to be a mom all over again, setting up a new home in Los Angeles for her and her family, running several businesses as well as dealing with issues surrounding her family back East.  Looks like she got to erase her embattled past as the ring leader of fight night every night on "Basktball Wives."  Chick did a 180 it seems.

"Livin' Lozada" premieres on OWN tomorrow, July 11th, at 9 PM EST.

 

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During the HuffPost Live interview (watch it here), Ev revealed that the show will also deal with her domestic dispute with former hubby Chad Ochocinco.  She said,

I think a lot of the times, domestic violence victims [are] so torn down and you feel like 'well, I'm not going to be able to find anyone better,' or 'My life is over.  I want women to be strong and I want for them to look at me [and think] 'Wow, she did it. She was able to get out of that relationship. If I can inspire one to leave that toxic relationship...then I feel like I've done something great."

 

Check out the latest "Livin Lozada" trailers here:

 

 

We also spotted "Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union strolling through NYC.   

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The BET starlet is currently filming Sleepless Night with Jamie Foxx, which is actually a remake of the 2011 French film "Nuit Blanche." What's the premise? From what we've read, it's about an undercover police officer who scours a nightclub in search of his kidnapped son.

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And as soon as she wraps Sleepless Night, Gabby's set to star alongside Nate Parker's big project (which he told us about last year) named Birth of A Nation.  The film is based on Nat Turner's slave revolt.

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Whew...Gabby is one busy lady.  Luckily, she and her hubby Dwyane had the chance to get some rest in the Bahamas a few days ago.  In case you missed it on the Gram, Chris Paul, LeBron James, LaLa & Carmelo Anthony were all on the yacht vacation as well.  And chick is glowing and looking freakin' flawless.


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Ciara & Drake Link Up At Wimbledon....While Serena Williams Puts Drake In the 'Friend Zone'

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Drake's having the best week ever over in London.  From attending Serena Williams' Wimbledon matches alongside Ciara, to headlining festivals to dropping an epic video, it's a lot going on for Champagne Papi.  But did Serena just squash any chance of them ever being a couple?  Kinda.  Check it inside...

Yesterday while Serena was kicking ass and taking names on the Wimbledon court, Drake was front and center in her viewing box.  Again.  In fact, she's showed up to damn near all her matches since Wimbledon started.

Yesterday, he sat with Serena's bestie Ciara,  And cheered on the champ after taking her out to a celebratory dinner a few nights before:

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But don't get too many ideas, even though Drake has definitely spoken about on Serena in a few lyrics. 

On "Worst Behavior" he raps,"I swear I could beat Serena when she playing with her left." 

And then there's that line on J. Cole's "In The Morning","I mean that thing is poking, I mean you kinda like that girl that's in the US Open..."

Mmmhmm.  But Serena appears to be in a relationship with her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, not that boyfriends have stopped Drake before.

When Drizzy showed up at Serena's press conference yesterday, somebody had to ask what's going on with them.  Entertainment Tonight reports:

When a reporter (via The Associated Press) questioned Williams as to whether Drake was her "lucky mascot," the "Know Yourself" rapper awkwardly laughed and put his hands in his face. The tennis pro rolled her eyes.

"We've been friends for, like, so many years," Williams responded. "Just like family."

Oh.

 

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The Dream Goes Off About ‘Crown Jewel’ LP Push Bacj + TV Host Jacque Reid Recovers From A Collapsed Lung!

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If you were anticipating on grooving to The Dream’s upcoming album, we have bad news. The album Crown Jewel, which was supposed to drop TODAY, has been pushed back after he cut ties with Capital Records.  And Dream is not pleased.   Get those deets and come inside to wish Jacque Reid a speedy recovery after suffering from collapsed lung…

Welp…The Dream fans certainly aren’t trying to hear this.

The "radio killa's" upcoming sixth studio album Crown Jewel, which was slated to drop today through his label Contra Paris, has been pushed back due to terminating his distribution partnership with Capitol Records.

A little back story…Dream left Def Jam last year in an effort to release his music on his own record label, Contra Paris. Later that year, he signed a distribution deal with Captiol Records, but apparently, the deal went sour. And now, his album will NOT be released on time like it was originally planned.

According to The Dream, the album has been complete since April 21st. He teased fans with a sample of his new tunes, dropping his Crown EP in April to help promote his full LP. But unfortunately, issues surrounding the album’s masters prevented it from dropping today.

Here’s what Mr. Nash had to say about the ordeal posting to his Instagram account:

 

 

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He captioned:

Out of Respect for Steve Barnett I will not point any blame at Capitol records although I am reserved in my feeling about certain things. A 3 month long negotiation has ended and I am no longer being distributed by Capitol Records. My team tho in spite worked hard to retrieve masters in time to put them back up directly from Contra Paris , what happened; Because of the time the date has been pushed back as it took till yesterday to Get masters Back in order to have to even Put out at a Later Date. This is business so even though personally I am responsible for my music , the other parts sometimes you can't control and when something's not right I'd rather have the Time to make it the best vs just throwing things out. The album as you see was completely done April 21st and fortunately I own them , however when you take a product back and then want to distribute yourself after Codes are in systems at various Outlets, Tidal,iTunes exit. It has to be recoded and unfortunately the date changes based on all proceeds coming direct to Contra Paris rather than being split between a Major. Basically even tho I have the record I could not put it up either. Doesn't change the fact that I have a lot of music and would love for it to be out but Things happen when you are fighting for what's right, we all will get over. Legally that's all I can say , "wink like a motherfucker"

This likely adds to his already built up frustration with the music industry….

Keep ya head up Dream!

In other news....

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"New York Live” co-host Jacque Reid is currently on bed rest, recovering from a major health scare. The television personality shared with her followers she suffered a collapsed lung and was hospitalized last week! Oh No!
 

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Luckily, she's doing fine now and is at home recovering. She posted a selfie (above) and captioned, "Still home & on bed rest after collapsed lung. In leui if flowers, please send hair stylist. #feelingbetter #day5 #sick&shutin #ishjustgotreal @angiemlorenzo where u at?" Ha! She appears to be in good spirits, which is a good sign. 

Get well soon Jacque!

 

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Zoe Kravitz Admits She Didn’t Identify With Black Culture & Lost "Batman" Role Because Of Race

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Zoe Kravitz gets candid about her privileged life growing up with two famous parents rocker Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. While she seems more in touch with her "ethnic" side nowadays, back then, she says she didn’t identify with black culture...at all. Find out what she said inside….

Imagine growing up and your father is one of the most famous rockers of our time and your mom starred on a show that totally changed the way black people were viewed on television. Well…that was the life of actress/singer Zoe Kravitz, daughter to rock legend Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet.

Growing up as one of the few brown faces (she’s half black, half Jewish) at her predominately white school, the DOPE actress says she totally indentified with white culture and was oblivious to black culture. In the cover story for NYLON magazine, she revealed she would tell always tell her white friends “I’m just as white as y’all,” in hopes of fitting in.

She explained,

“I didn’t identify with black culture, like, I didn’t like Tyler Perry movies, and I wasn’t into hip-hop music. I liked Neil Young.”

Um, ok. 

But as she got older, the young starlet realized there was more to black culture than Madea and what plays on Hot 97. She said,

“Black culture is so much deeper than that,” she says, “but unfortunately that is what’s fed through the media. That’s what people see. That’s what I saw. But then I got older and listened to A Tribe Called Quest and watched films with Sidney Poitier, and heard Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. I had to un-brainwash myself. It’s my mission, especially as an actress.”

Seeing that her mother lived out her teens and early 20's on uplifiting, hit black tv shows, it's interesting that black culture wasn't epxlained more depth.

Growing up, although she lived a privileged lifestyle, she said her father did his best to keep her grounded. He would make her do chores and often encouraged her to finish all of her food because there kids across the world starving from hunger.  

She tells a funny story of how she clapped back at her pops when he threw that line at her one time during dinner saying,

“I knew we were very lucky, and my dad raised me in an old-school way. His mom was from the Bahamas, and it was about manners and making the bed. It’s that old black shit, really—like, you get smacked if you talk the wrong way. It was about having respect for your elders and being thankful for what we had. He wanted to make sure I had chores, and not because we didn’t have a housekeeper, but because of the principle of the thing.” Of course, like any child, she tested the waters: “When I was about 11, my dad was trying to make me finish my dinner, but I didn’t want any more. He said, ‘There are starving kids in Africa.’ So I took an envelope and put potatoes in it and was like, ‘Send it to them.’ He was like, ‘You go upstairs right now!’ I was dead.” By this time, she’d already come to realize that her family was different.

Ha!

Nowadays, it appears the Insurgent star has fully embraced both cultures that make her unique. But being half-black and half Jewish in Hollywood has come with a few obstacles. Obviously, race being one them. She recalls a time she couldn’t audition for a role in a major film because of her race, sharing,

“In the last Batman movie [The Dark Knight Rises], they told me that I couldn’t get an audition for a small role they were casting because they weren’t ‘going urban,’” she says. “It was like, ‘What does that have to do with anything?’ I have to play the role like, ‘Yo, what’s up, Batman? What’s going on wit chu?’”

While that was a downer, her talents have caused some producers to change up a role to fit her ethnic background.

On the other hand, there were certain films she never thought she’d land, like 2007’s The Brave One, in which she appeared alongside Jodie Foster. “That part was written for a white Russian girl,” says Kravitz. “I auditioned, and they changed the role for me.”

Sweet.

Switching gears, the Mad Max:Fury Road star dished a bit on her personal life. While she has been linked to sexy actor Chris Pine and (recently extra sexy) Drake, she says she’s single right now but would eventually want to settle down and start a family.

She talks about the Chris Pine (a former flame from back in the day) dating rumors saying, “Chris is like my brother. People will continue to think we’re dating because we will continue to hang out. We met through mutual friends years ago, and we just became like bros.”

Ok girl....

As for Drizzy, she admits there was “flirtatious moment” but apparently, the reality of who she really is was different from the fantasy of whom he thought she was. He did say they are “really good friends who respect each other and have a very similar sense of humor.”

Well that’s that.

You can check out the rest of her interview here.

Below are a few extra hot shots from her spread: 

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Gorge!

 

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NEWS: South Carolina REMOVES The Confederate Flag From Capitol Grounds

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Earlier today, the world watched as South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from South Carolina Capitol grounds, ending its 54-year run. More inside...

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This morning at 10 a.m. ET, all eyes were on the state of South Carolina while the Confederate flag was removed from state grounds.  The #TakeItDown movement on social media and actions from Congress finally paid off today.

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On the heels of Walter Scott's shooting by a South Carolina policeman, and tragic shooting of nine people in the oldest AME church in the south by a racist killer, the focus on race has now encompassed the Confederate flag it's removal has made headline news around the globe.

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A crowd of hundreds erupted in cheers, and sang farewell songs ("Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye") as uniformed highway patrol officers lowered the flag from a pole next to a soldiers' monument. President Obama tweeted,

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The officers handed the flag to one of the state's two black Cabinet-level officials, Department of Public Safety Director Leroy Smith,  who had the flag taken to a state military museum nearby where it will be exhibited.

The symbolic removal happened one day after Gov. Nikki Haley, who argued for the flag's removal after the murder of 9 Black church members, signed the bill calling for it to come down.

Going forwar, the NAACP says it will move to lift its 15-year economic boycott against the state during a national convention this weekend.

Watch the removal here:

FIRST PICS: "SNL" Star Leslie Jones Spotted Filming All-Women "Ghostbusters" With Kristen Wiig And Melissa McCarthy

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"SNL" funnywoman Leslie Jones is set to star in the forthcoming comedy flick Ghostbusters and we spotted her on the set with her equally funny co-stars Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy.  Get the deets on their all-female remake inside....

One of our childhood faves is back.  And this time, it's full of girl power.

Next summer, when fans head to theaters to watch the all-female reboot of the classic 80s film Ghostbusters, one of the "busters" who'll answer the call is "SNL" funny woman and comedy vet Leslie Jones (which we told you about earlier in the year).  Yesterday, we spotted Leslie filming a scene with the famous Ecto 1 station wagon. It's our first time seeing the famed vehicle on the set of the new Ghostbusters movie in Boston, Massachusetts.

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If you happen to watch the original in the next few weeks, you might notice that this new Ecto 1 has a red roof, while the 80's model had a white one.

Leslie won't be shooting the marshmallow ghosts on her own. She's teaming up with SNL veteran Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), comedic actress Melissa McCarthy (Spy) and fellow "SNL" star Kate McKinnon (who does a hilarious Hilary Clinton impression).  We've also learned that Chris Hemsworth will play their trusty secretary, Andy Garcia as the Mayor of New York City, and YBF celeb Michael K. Williams as a character named “Hawkins.”

Gotta love the role switch-up in regards to gender.

Director Paul Feig spoke about the movie to ComingSoon.Net saying,

I’m having a lot of fun playing with genres. love the original film, but I also just love the idea of busting ghosts and kind of paranormal warriors. I thought, ‘You know, if I could do this with the funny women I know and kind of just do a new origin story…’ I’m more interested in what would happen today. You know, you see things on TV about ghosts, but none of it’s real. What if, suddenly, something started happening? What happens when that just begins to happen to people? Also, how do they develop their technology? It’s not as fun if they’re just handed their proton packs. It’s why it’s not as fun to do a sequel. The fun is getting there.”

Now.....check out the ladies with their proton packs! 

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The "new" Ghostbusters will hit theaters on July 22, 2016.

 

"When there's something strange, in the neighborhood....who yo gonna call? Ghostbusters!"  -Ray Parker Jr.

 

 

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Victoria's Secret Model Jasmine Tookes Stars In Calvin Klein Ad With Her Boyfriend + Safaree & New Chick Zashia Are Gushing About Each Other

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Talk about HOT.  When Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes isn't slaying the VS runways, the YBF chick is all up in the Calvin Klein ads with her boyfriend.  Check out the newest campaign that has folks talking inside, plus Safaree Samuels and his new hick Zashia Santiago are Twitter official....

 

From Victoria's Secret Angel to Calvin Klein underwear model, YBF chick Jasmine Tooke's career is taking off, and we're here for it.

The 24-year-old California girl stars in Calvin Klein's latest Eternity fragrance campaign alongside her real-life model boyfriend Tobias Sorensen,  And it.is.steamy.

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The twosome got to take their usual IG shots to another level in the shoot.  Jasmine told E!:

"Actually this was amazing because we got to really be ourselves…It was just kind of like a look into our everyday lives. So we were in the bed with each other and super easy."

The couple, who's been together for three years, told Style.com how they first met:

The love story of real-life catwalk couple Jasmine Tookes and Tobias Sorensen didn’t exactly go down like that, but it’s pretty close. “I choose to believe that she didn’t really give me a fake number,” notes Sorensen. “She corrected it later on [in the night], so I left the club with the right number.” Tookes, a newly minted Victoria’s Secret Angel, says, “It was a different situation because most people meet at nightclubs and they go home and hook up, but I was with my friends and he was with his friends.”

She admits, however, that they did become close quickly. After only a month of dating, the young lovers decided to take a spur-of-the-moment vacation to the Gansevoort Hotel in Turks and Caicos. “We walked in and in the middle of the room there’s a clear shower, and I was like, What in the world am I going to do?” Tookes says, laughing. “Luckily, when you turned the water on the whole thing fogged up.” Sorensen cheekily adds, “It got very steamy.” (We bet.)

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And they take their hotness to the streets of NY for the upcoming ad campaign as well.

 

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Over on Twitter & IG, Safaree Samuels is being way more clear about the fact he's moved on from Nicki Minaj.  He and his new boo, makeup artist Zashia Santiago, tried to act all coy earlier this week about their budding relationship, and now they're all out in the open.

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Safaree's been tweeting things like,

"You ever miss someone so much it makes your head hurt? Or jus makes you feel sick..." and, "God wasnt playing fair with this 1.... #STUNTGANG."

Zashia commented about Safare moving to Miami today where she lives saying, "8hrs and 46 minutes Til you are in Miami .... Not that I'm keeping track or anything."

These two...

 

Photos: Safaree's Twitter/Calvin Klein

Jay Z & Blue Ivy Share The Cutest Daddy-Daughter Moment Before Heading To The Hamptons

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Jay Z and Blue Ivy are headed to one of their favorite places…The Hamptons. But before they hopped on their private, the daddy-daughter duo shared the sweetest moment. Get your awws ready….

“Maybe I paint the sky blue/My greatest creation was you”—Jay Z

There’s no bond quite like a father-daughter relationship. And it’s clear, Jay Z and his daughter Blue Ivy share that special bond every little girl longs for.

Today, the daddy-daughter duo was spotted making their way to a private helicopter to jet to one of their favorite chill spots…the Hamptons.

But before they boarded, they were captured during an adorable moment:

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Hov lifted cutie Blue up in the air with a huge smile on his face. And the toddler appeared to enjoy it just as much. Surrounded by security, the Hip Hop mogul carried his barefoot baby girl to board the helicopter for take off.  Adorbs!

We wonder if Beyonce will be joining them soon...if she hasn't already flown there under the radar....

 

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ON THE SET: Terrence J, Rob Riley & Donald Faison Get A Booty Show From Chantel Jeffries

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The cast of "The Perfect Match" was spotted on the set today in Hollywood.   The fellas almost got themselves in trouble with Draya's bestie/Justin Beiber's ex Chantel Jeffries.  Check the pics inside... 

Since it seems everyone in black Hollywood is getting cast in this upcoming movie, why not throw in one of Draya's Fine Ass Girls models?

Co-stars Terrence J, Rob Riley and Donald Faison hit the set today and spent their takes watching Chantel twerk on the sidewalk.  We can only imagine what this scene is all about.

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All in a hard day/s work, huh fellas?

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Fab chick Lauren London was also spotted shooting scenes with the fellas and Chantel.

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Director Billy Woodruff posted a pic with co-stars Terrence and Paula Patton

We can't wait to see how this one turns out...

 

Photos:WENN/Billy's IG

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