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Lil' Kim Readies "RETURN OF THE QUEEN" Tour, REVEALS Book And Documentary Deets

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Lil' Kim is hitting the road to spend some time with fans in intimate venues around the country. Find out when you can check out the "Return Of The Queen" Tour inside and see what she recently said about her book and documentary.

As fans await new music from Lil' Kim, she's decided to embark on a national tour dubbed "Return of the Queen."  The rapper plans to hit up major cities with additional dates to be added.

And if the tour isn't enough, she dished about her upcoming book and documentary during an interview with The Morning Riot recently.

"I got a bunch of singles that we're getting ready to throw out in a few seconds.  We're going to throw out a few singles first so we can get everybody familiar with my new sound. I have a documentary that I'm going to put out and that's going to explain a lot of things where people can stop asking me silly questions and stuff like that. When I put the documentary out, a lot of questions will be answered. I still have my book deal with St. Martin's Press which is solely about my stay in prison."

 

Check out the “Return of the Queen” Tour Dates:

May 11 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
May 13 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
May 18 – Bronx, NY – Paradise Theater
May 19 – Albany, NY – Northern Lights
May 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Club ONYX
May 22 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
May 25 – Markham, IL – Adrianna’s Night Club
May 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre
June 1 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
June 11 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
June 13 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club


POST BABY FAB: Nia Long & Friends BOWL IT UP For Charity

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Along with African American Black Film Festival (ABFF) founder Jeff Friday, YBF chick Nia Long co-hosted last night's 1st Annual ABFF Strikes for Education charity event sponsored by Cadillac. 

 

Check out the pics of the celebs bowling for a cause inside...

Actors had some fun at Lucky Strikes bowling lanes in Los Angeles to raise aise awareness of the Film Life Foundation and provide funding for programs designed to educate, empower and prepare underprivileged youth interested in pursuing film and television careers.

All net proceeds from the event will be donated to the Film Life Foundation, a portion of which will benefit the general scholarship fund at the John H. Johnson School of Communications at Howard University.  Sweet!

41-year-old Nia, who gave birth to her youngest son Sunday 5 months ago, brought her oldest Massai, Jr. along for the fun.  the hot mama rocked red skinny jeans, a black & white heart tee and a vest.  And she flaunted her engagement ring from fiance Ime Udoka.  And before you say it's a wedding band so they must already be married, Nia shot down those rumors already.

 

We see she's getting that pre-baby bod back. Lookin' fab!

Her girl, singer Shaniece, came out to support.

Top Model & Ambi spokesmodel Bre Skullark hit the event.  Loving her glowing hair and skin.


 

Actress Tatyana Ali made an appearance.

Melyssa Ford did her flirty best at the competition.

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway popped up.

Up and coming singer Luke James came out to support.

Nia posed with Jeff and his wife Nicole (to his left) along with "True Blood" star Rutina Wesley.

Wonder what Eriq LaSalle's been up to these days...

Actress Joyful Drake was there.

The Insider's Kevin Frazier brought his wife Yasmin along.

 

And Duane Martin was at the event as well.

Photo credit: Earl Gibson III

"Think Like A Man" #1 At Box Office, Wins With $33M In Ticket Sales

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The Screen Gems film Think Like a Man may become the "sleeper" hit of the season as the movie is overperforming at the box office and won the weekend with a $33M take!  Get the deets inside......

 

Starring Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall and Kevin Hart, the Will Packer-directed film Think Like a Man has movie execs gagging about its money-making weekend.

The flick was made on a budget of $12-13M and went on to make nearly $33M this weekend (estimated to only rake in $20 mill). And though the marketing may have focused on women (in most cases) the film is also crossing gender lines with many men reportedly turning out to see the film.

One Sony exec said, "The movie had a negative cost between $12M-$13M so we’re thrilled. “Any weekend where you make back the negative cost in the first weekend is a good weekend in our books.”

Not to mention, the film is only playing in 2,017 locations, much less than other minstream movies on the ticker.

Will Packer tweeted, #ThatWonderfulMoment When you try to buy tickets to the Sunday night show of your own movie and it's sold out! #Thinklikeaman

Meanwhile, Kevin Hart tweeted, #ThinkLikeAMan will be #1 in the Box Office this weekend because of you guys!!!! We did 33million this weekend people, this is INSANE

Bigger picture: This is good news for Black actors and actresses as Hollywood is definitely watching.  Congrats!

Here's how the weekend turned out:

1. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) NEW [2,015 Theaters] PG13

Friday $12.2M, Saturday $13.2M, Weekend $33.3M

2. The Lucky One (Warner Bros) NEW [3,155 Theaters] PG13
Friday $9.1M, Saturday $8.5M, Weekend $22.8M

3. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 5 [3,752 Theaters] PG13
Friday $4.0M, Saturday $6.5M, Weekend $14.5M, Cume $356.9M

4. Chimpanzee (DisneyNature) NEW [1,563 Theaters] G
Friday $3.5M, Saturday $3.7M, Weekend $10.2M

5. The Three Stooges (Fox) Week 2 [3,482 Theater] PG
Friday $2.3M, Saturday $4.3M, Weekend $9.2M (-46%), Cume $29.3M

6. The Cabin In The Woods (Lionsgate) Week 2 [2,811 Theaters] R
Friday $2.4M, Saturday $3.3M, Weekend $7.7M (-47%), Cume $26.9M

7. American Reunion (Universal) Week 3 [3,033 Theaters] R
Friday $1.7M, Saturday $2.4M, Weekend $5.2M, Cume $48.2M

8. Titanic 3D (Paramount/Fox) Week 3 [2,515 Theaters] PG13
Friday $1.4M, Saturday $2.1M, Weekend $5.0M, Cume $52.8M

9. 21 Jump Street (Sony) Week 6 [2,427 Theaters] R
Friday $1.3M, Saturday $2.1M, Weekend $4.6M, Cume $127.0M

10. Mirror Mirror (Relativity) Week 4 [2,938 Theaters] PG
Friday $1.0M, Saturday $1.8M, Weekend $4.1M, Cume $55.2M

So...Deion Sanders & Tracey Edmonds ARE An Item?!

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Remember last month when Deion Sanders' estranged wife Pilar named Tracey Edmonds as one of the reason she and her husband were on the outs?  Tracey denied she was his mistress and responded as if nothing was going on--as she said she and Deion had just met on a business level a couple months prior.

 

Well Deion & Tracy surely stepped out looking very couple-like at last night's Streetcar Named Desire Broadway opening in New York.  Pics inside...

This may come as no surprsie to Pilar, but NFL icon Deion Sanders looked extra cozy (and much more than just business partners) with Ms. Edmonds on last night's Streetcar red carpet:

Mmhmm.  As Pilar & Deion's divorce plays out publicly, Tracey said she didn't appreciate her name being falsely dragged into the mix.  But there's nothing false about these two looking like Deion isn't still technically married. Pilar has filed a $200 mill suit against Deion and his daughter, Deiondra, for all the emotional distress they've allegedly caused.  And at one point Pilar still hadn't moved her stuff out of the house--and said she was going to take her time doing so.

Maybe Ms. Edmunds' presence will move things along.

Meanwhile, the production's stars Nicole Ari Parker & Blair Underwood took their bows on stage. 

And at the afterparty at the Copacabana club:

Nicole's hubby Boris Kodjoe was there to support.

Cicely Tyson and the rest of the cast- including Wood Harris & Daphne Rubin-Vega posed for pics.  Nicole is rocking a natural blondish curly 'do these days.  Cute.

Pretty look.

Pics via WENN

First Pics Of The RELEASED George Zimmerman

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Under the watchful eye of police, and tons of waiting press, George Zimmerman was released from a Florida jail very late last night.  After he posted $150K bond, whhich was set last week, George was allowed to "go free" as he awaits the start of the Trayvon Martin trial.  Deets inside....

 

Last night,  George Zimmerman walked out of Seminole County Jail after posting $150K bond.  Though he is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting deatch of Trayvon Martin, the judge, Kenneth Lester,  determined he was not a flight risk since the whole world is watching his every move. 
 

George's father indicated that he might have to take out a second mortage to pay for the bond.  And after posting payment, George was met at the door by a friend who drove him away in a white BMW. 

At his bail hearing last week, George apologized, as soon as he was sworn in, to Trayvon's parents saying,  ‘I am sorry for the loss of your son… I did not know if he was armed or not.  I did not know how old he was. I thought he was a little bit older than I was.'

But the prosecution got a few digs in during the hearing as they asked George why he waited so long to contact Trayvon's parents. He said, ‘I was told not to communicate.'  Interesting that he would use the witness stand to "communicate" when the whole world is conveniently watching and he was only supposed to be up there to answer questions.  Not sneak in a sympathy seeking "apology."

Here are the terms of his bond:

  • He cannot have any firearms, drink alcohol or use drugs and must observe a curfew.
  • He will also have a GPS monitoring device.

 

In terms of new evidence (sensitive pic below),

A new photo released by ABC NEWS shows blood trickling from the crown of George's head and a police report from the night of February 26 also noted that he was bleeding from his nose.

But remember, George was not sent to the hospital, nor did he receive stitches.  And it hasn't been determined exactly how these injuries were sustained.

COACHELLA LOVE: Amber & Wiz Share Their Cutesy Festival Pics

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Flaunting her engagement ring from fiance Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose and her boo shared pics from their Coachella love fest this weekend.

 

Pics of the twosome inside...

Rapper Wiz, who hit the stage the first weekend with his mentor Snoop, returned to the Coachella Music Festival this weekend to take in some concerts with his boo Amber.  He tweeted these pics saying things like "My Heart" & "Badass."  How sweet.

He also snapped a pic with Florence of Florence & The Machine.

And Amber's mom, Ms. Dottie, got in on the love action too, snapping a pic with Katy Perry:

And her future son-in-law.  Cute.

Pics: Amber & Wiz's Twitters

Extras:

1. Good news for Guiliana & Bill Rancic--They are FINALLY expecting.  Congrats! (If anybody watches their reality show like I do you'll know why this is such a big feat.)  STORY

Rihanna Strikes A Leggy Pose For HARPER'S BAZAAR Cover Shoot

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Pop star Rihanna went all "Angelina" during her first photoshoot for "Harper's Bazaar" where she showed off a little leg.  See behind the scenes photos from the shoot inside.

Rihanna was spotted at a mansion in Malibu, CA over the weekend where she posed for her first Harper's Bazaar photoshoot.

After getting makeup done in an eco-friendly 'Verde' trailer, RiRi got "gorgeous" for photos at the the picturesque Malibu canyons ranch where the main house was built from an old Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

She tweeted her excitement saying, "I did my first #HB cover TODAY!!!! "@EthanExposed: @rihanna You should do a photoshoot with BAZAAR... #MAJAH"

Currently, Rihanna is looking for a home in London as she plans to live there for 3 months while shooting her Sky Living reality tv series.

Photos via INF

FLASHBACKS: Tatyana Ali Shops It Up In NY+Mark Curry Takes His Daughters To The Market

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90's sitcom stars Tatyana Ali & Mark Curry were both spotted out and about looking like time has done them well.  Pics insdie of the still-working Tatyana and Mr. Cooper" with his cute daughters inside....

"Fresh prince of Bel-Air" to "Second Generation Wayans" star Tatyana Ali hit the streets f NYC a few days ago to do a little shopping while she was in town for the BET Upfronts:

Looking laid back and fan in a white button down, jeans and a cute pink chain purse, 33-year-old Ms. Ali did a little shopping with friend and publicist BJ Coleman"

Lookin' good Tatyana!

And remember "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper"?  The former sitcom star and comedian, Mark Curry, was spotted at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon:

The 50-year-old dad picked up some kettle corn for his girls as they spent some cute daddy-and-us time. 

Pics: SPLASH


TV FAB: VH1 RELEASES New ICE CREAM "Single Ladies" Promos

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VH1 is gearing up for the return of its hit scripted series "Single Ladies" this summer with a new promo still, tv ad, and new star, Denise Vasi.  Get the deets inside.....

 

Releasing a new ice cream themed ad for its hit series, "Single Ladies", VH1 is gearing up for the season 2 premiere May 28th at 9PM ET/PT.

Starring LisaRaye McCoy, Charity Shea and Denise Vasi, the series follows the different philosophies on love, sex and relationships of three very different women.  And with the departure of Stacey Dash's character Val, season 2 will introduce Raquel (Denise Vasi) a sophisticated business woman coming into her own and calling the shots.

Watch the new tv ad here:

 

BONUS:

 

Watch LisaRaye talk about her "Single Ladies" premiere party in the Virgin Islands and her chemistry with her sexy co-stars.

Jennifer Hudson TAKES THE STAND In The "Hudson Family" Murder Trial

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In Chicago this morning, famed Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson bravely took the stand as the first witness in the trial of William Balfour, who's accused of murdering the singer's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.  Get the deets inside....

In the murder trial of William Balfour, the prosecution wasted no time in setting it off as they called "Weight Watchers" spokeswoman and famed actress Jennifer Hudson as their first witness.

William, the estranged husband of Jen's sister Julia, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 57-year-old Darnell Donerson, 29-year-old Jason Hudson and 7-year-old Julian King, back in October 2008.

 "I told her over and over again to not marry him," Jennifer said on the stand. "We did not like how he treated her."

She then talked about the last time she saw her family.  

"It was my mother, my brother, my sister and my dog," Jennifer said as she described a surprise visit the family made to her home.  

"I was so surprised. The whole family is here. "That was the last time I saw them.  Thank God I had the opportunity."

In addition to first-degree murder, Williams will have to defend himself against charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, residential burglary and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the trial which is expected to last 4 weeks.

 

Stay strong Jennifer!

 

TOUGH TALK: T.I. BLASTS Azealia Banks For "B*tch Sh*t" With Iggy Azalea, Azealia RESPONDS Calling Him A "Snitch" And "Clown"

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T.I. (shown above with Iggy Azalea) was on Chicago's The Morning Riot show where he referred to the beef between Iggy and Azealia Banks as "b*tch shi*." Hear the discussion inside and get Azealia's response.

 

While promoting his new album, Trouble Man, the hosts of Chicago's The Morning Riot asked T.I. to comment on the rap beef between his artist Iggy Azalea and "212" rapper Azealia Banks’.  He responded by calling it “bitch shit.”  

Around the 3:30 mark, he says,

"Now you see the thing is about that. Guess what. I'ain even no nuthin about it to just now. I'ain even see it. Now I know they goin through they thang. But the fact that she's speaking upon me and mine. And I never. I'ain even see it. That is what I consider and excuse my language but that's bitch shit. I'm a man. You ain't got no business addressing me. You got a man, get him to address me and he and I can speak on it. But you and me - naw, keep dealing with that woman. Yall handle that. Me and you we aint got nowhere to go with that. I do what men do."

 

But Azealia didn't heed the warning and go get a man to speak for her.  She promptly got on Twitter calling Tip a snitch and a clown.    

 

 

I'm sure this won't be the last we hear from either of them.

 

Listen to the interview here:

BREAKING: Deion Sanders CLAIMS Pilar Sanders And A Friend JUMPED HIM!

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DRAMA DOWN IN DALLAS! Pilar Sanders must not have been pleased to find out that Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds went on a "date" last night, cause she and a friend just opened a can of whoop ass on him in Texas! Deets inside.....

 

Though they claimed to not be a couple (a few months ago), we reported that Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds looked VERY "coupleish" last night at the opening of Streetcar Named Desire in New York.

News of their "public outing" traveled fast because Pilar Sanders had something waited for Deion when he got home to Texas.

In his own "Twitter" words,

 

Can you imagine a chick jumping on an ex-football player?  I know Pilar works out...but damn!

 

Deion also tweeted a photo of himself filling out the police report....

"Filling out police reports now! Thank God for this platform to issue the Truth."

 

This was already sad and messy, now the element of violence has been introduced!  Sigh......................

AND THE SAGA CONTINUES: Pilar Sanders ARRESTED After ASSAULTING Deion In The Bedroom!

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Sh*t just got more real at the Sanders house.  Pilar was ARRESTED late Monday night after she tried to ambush her estranged husband, Deion Sanders!  All while her 2 sons watched.

 

Deets inside...

 

As reported earlier, Pilar and her friend allegedly "jumped" her estranged husband, who she is still living with, in the bedroom of their Dallas, TX home Monday afternoon.  Deion had just returned home from a trip to NY--down a very public red carpet--with his seemingly new boo, Tracey Edmonds.  Despite the fact Deion & Tracey denied they were a couple after Pilar accused them of cheating.

After Deion and his and Pilar's two sons (who witnessed the reported attack) filled out police reports, Pilar was arrested and booked at the Colin County Jail for "assault domestic violence."  According to reports:

Deion told TMZ Pilar had been taken to the hospital immediately after the incident -- claiming she needed medical treatment -- but she is now in police custody.

Deion claims he didn't harm Pilar, and only "defended" himself until he was able to call police.

I spy a swollen lip in that above mug shot.  Bet she went out swingin' though....

Feels like the foolishness has only just begun.

MUSIC FAB: Nas Gets July 17th "Life Is Good" Release Date + New Ish From Jill Scott, Wiz Khalifa & Goodie Mob

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Nas is on deck to release his 10th studio album, Life Is Good, on July 17th.  We've got the deets on the sexy rapper's project inside.  Plus, Jill Scott's new "Blessed" video and new ish from Wiz Khalifa & the return of Goodie Mob.

Life Is Good is Nasir Jones' long-awaited successor to his 2008 gold untitled album.  Hip Hop's controversial and lyrical MC, who just premiered his VH1 Behind The Music episode last week, is dropping his first new studio album in 4 years on July 17th on Def Jam Records.

The album’s new advance track, “The Don,” produced by Da Internz, Salaam Remi and the late Heavy D, dropped last month afte rhis "Nasty" single premiered last summer. His third track, “Daughters,” produced by No-I.D., will be available everywhere May 1st.  Mr. Jones is dropping the sleek new vid for "The Don" soon, styled by June Ambrose.  And here's what she had to say about it to Page 31:

"Nas and I were re-uniting on that video; we hadn’t worked together since Hate Me Now... The record is noisy to me, so while he’s laid back I wanted him to be a little noisier. So if were doing Camo, let’s put the American flag over it, and not only was it a great contrast of patterns and mixed media, but it was a subliminal homage to our soldiers and our country. Then that moment when he’s in his Tom Ford Tuxedo I added a little rock and roll twist to it. And then the retro plaid pants—it was really retro to me, Jazz and Bluesy so that’s how I came up with the plaid pants moment."

Who's copping the album?

Jill Scott is making her directorial premiere with the release of "Blessed," the fourth single from her Light of the Sun album.

The mid tempo track is produced with Vidal and Dre.  The mid tempo funky soul record inspires all listeners to wake up every morning and realize the blessings around them. Jill said about the album:

“This record spoke to me as an inspiration for myself and for others to remember to count your personal blessings every day. The money, cars, trophy’s, can all disappear immediately…its about what’s happening in your life like your family, friends and health."

Check it above.

 

"The Voice" judge Cee-Lo always said he would reunite with his group Goodie Mob.  And they have.  The group premiered their new "Fight To Win" track on "The Voice" this week.  And the song will serve as the new NBA theme song.

ATL fellas Cee Lo, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp will drop their new album, Age Against The Machine, soon.  Check the track below:

 

 

And before Wiz posted this "Good Morning" pic on Instagram today, he dropped a new track yesterday called "Work Hard, Play Hard."  The first single off his upcoming studio album.  Check it below:

 

The fiance of Amber Rose is readying his upcoming tour with Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller & Chevy Woods kicking off in Atlanta on July 25th.

 

CARTWHEELS! Kelly Rowland Chills Out At The Park In Perth

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Singer Kelly Rowland wrapped up her time in Australia by enjoying a walk around the city with her bodyguard and a friend in Perth, Western Australia yesterday.  It was playtime in the park as Kel was spotted doing cartwheels and posing it up for pics inside....

After performing two weekends at Supafest all over the continent of Australia, Kel released some energy cartwheelin' it up and showing off her toned bod in the park in Perth.  Right before taking off for the states:

And her friend got it all on tape.

Wonder if she'll release a Tumblr of personal vacay & travel pics herself.  The gorgeous gal and her curls looked like hse had tons of fun:


The "Motivation" singer, who made a quick cameo in this weekend's blockbuster film Think Like A Man, was later spotted hopping a flight out of the Sydney airport. 

Pics: Fame/Flynet


Paula Patton Shows Off TRAVEL STYLE For UPTOWN + Vanessa Williams Speaks Dishes On "Desperate Housewives" Finale On "Rachael Ray"

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Paula Patton is looking fab on the cover and pages of UPTOWN Magazine's Travel issue.  Check out the box office darling's new pics, plus Vanessa Williams dishing on the upcoming Series Finale of "Desperate Housewives," inside...

In what the magazine has deemed it's "largest issue ever with 105 ad pages," UPTOWN magazine tapped one of Hollywood's it-girls for their new April/May 2012 Travel issue.  On the cover, Paula is rocking a strapless white sexy embellished mini dress against a rugged outdoors background while riding a vintage scooter.  And on the inside:

The Pepsi Next spokeswoman and mom of 1 is showing off her killer bod in denim mini shorts and a lace-hem cropped top.  In the issue, which focuses on the fabulous destinations of Turks & Caicos, Bahamas & Anguilla, the Mission Impossible 4 star opened up about the changes in her life.

Paula, who has been married to Robin Thicke for 7 years as of this coming July, speaks her fear of monotony, rumors about her personal life, her inevitable life in film, having grown up across the street from the 20th Century Fox lot in Los Angeles and reveals why she’s not just another pretty face.

 

And speaking of pretty faces, Vanessa Williams is gearing up for the conclusion of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" series.  She became a permanent staple on the show since its 7th season.  So she stopped by "Racheal Ray" with her mom to discuss their new book, You Have No Idea, and the end of the series after this 8th season.  Check out a glimpse of what they spoke on before the episode airs tomorrow on CBS (4/25).

Vanessa on “Desperate Housewives:”

The girls have been fantastic to me. It’s redefined what television is for women of our age.

Vanessa reveals details on the big finale:

Renee does end up in a wedding dress. There’s actually more than one and it’s hilarious how it all goes down.

Vanessa on coworker Eva Longoria:

The hardest working gal on the planet. She’s a mini mogul.

Vanessa on her mother’s support:

There’s a big part of my life that my mother has a big part of in terms of warning me, in terms of being there for the victories and supporting me through the defeats.

Vanessa’s mother on her grandchildren:

I’ve learned to relax and enjoy them. I’ve also learned Facebook and Tweeting.

Anybody else feeling the bitter-sweetness of "DH" ending?  I've watched since episode 1 season 1.  Sigh.

Reportedly, Vanessa is set to star in the upcoming ABC supernatural 1-hour drama series "666 Park Ave," based on the book series by Gabrielle Pierce.  Here's a synopsis:

Like the books, the drama centers on an innocent couple from the midwest that moves to New York and gets hired to be resident managers of a building on the Upper East Side. There, unbeknownst to the couple, the residents have all unwittingly made deals with the Devil to have their deepest needs, ambitions and desires fulfilled.

I already know I'll be watching...

"BasketBall Wife" Jennifer Williams Defends Her Decision To SLAP BACK With A Lawsuit

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After catching hate and criticism--even allegedly from the VH1 staff who accused her of being just as guilty for the drama--Jennifer Williams posted a blog today defending her decision to slap Nia Crooks with a lawsuit.

 

Check out what she had to say about her lawsuit publicity, owning her businesses right out, and that comment about Nia's 2 bedroom apartment....

After her big press conference last week, folks were slamming Jen left and right accusing her of going the thirsty publicity route.  Since she went above and beyond filing a lawsuit just to gather sympathy.   Jen took to her blog today to vent about the rumors she turned her back on Nia (who she calls "the assistant") at one point, and to defend her decision to file that lawsuit after Nia assaulted her on a recent episode of VH1's "Basketball Wives".

Here's the blog in full:

And the BS continues… I honestly could not stomach to watch last week’s episode. I had lived through the craziness and to relive it was just too much for me. But I would like to clarify a few things. First up, I never had an issue with “the assistant” up until that day. At one point, we were good friends. We went out together, went to dinner, stayed at each other’s houses and shared plenty of good times and laughs. There had been some incidents leading up to why I started pulling away from the friendship but I don’t feel the need to blast that information. However, the most important reason why I eased up on the friendship is because she started working for someone who refers to themselves as my “enemy.” To me being good friends would just cause the situation to be messy so I rather fall back. No love lost and I like I said, I didn’t have any issue with her until she put her hands on me.

Ok now let’s get to the foolery… AGAIN!!! I just find it so unfortunate someone I once called a friend has no respect for me and felt the need to violent me physically. So of course after you completely disrespect me by putting your hands on me, my mouth is going to get reckless. I am not happy for the things I said to her but I was caught off guard and left in a vulnerable state. The 2-bedroom apartment comment got taken way out of context. I live in a 2-bedroom apartment so why would I look down on her for that. My point was don’t act like I lived with you when you live in a 2 bedroom apartment with a roommate. There would be no room for me and all my stuff that barely fits in my 2-bedroom apartment in NJ. The whole attack against me was pointless. Okay, we aren’t friends no need to fight about it let’s all be mature adults and move on. People come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime. I wish it didn’t have to be this way, it makes me sad but that is life.

I did what I felt was right by filing a police report and having my attorneys handling the situation. I am an entrepreneur and a mature adult. Who fights at this age? I was taught to let the authorities handle criminals. Having graduated with a degree in Political Science and a concentration in Pre-Law, I am fully aware of my legal rights and the justice system. If you put your hands on someone, there will be repercussions. End of story…

For the record, I have changed. I am striving to be an independent woman and I am building a future for myself. I have zero time or tolerance for BS. I am not sitting around waiting for a man to take care of me. Lucid is 100% mine; I built it from the ground up. No licensing deal or I am a paid spokes model. I don’t sit around and knock what my cast mates are trying to do business wise. Be a leader and not a follower, no one was thinking about the cosmetic industry until way after Lucid. At the end of the day, I find it all unfortunate that I am the constant topic when it comes to hate and no one can uplift one another. Fame has never been a weakness of mine but by watching this show I can’t say the same for all the ladies. I just hope everyone can recognize what is really important in this life because Basketball Wives will not always be the HOT thing… Then what???

Special thank you to my legal team, Corey Boddie, Sanford Rubenstein and Sabrina Puglisi also my publicist, Elizabeth Traub and my manager, Deanna Morales. And thank you to all my family and friends who have been so supportive of me during all this craziness. I cannot forget my loyal viewers, much love.

“Many walk in and out of our lives, but only those who leave footprints really matter.”- Unknown

Peace and blessings,

JW

Thoughts?

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Pilar Sanders RELEASED From Jail, Denies Deion's Attack Allegations

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Pilar Sanders has just been released from Colin County jail down in Dallas.  She's been in lock up since last night after she allegedly, according to Deion's police report, attacked her estranged husband in their bedroom.  Deets plus pics of her leaving the facility inside...

Pilar Michelle Sanders was charged with assault family violence last night. After reportedly jumping her husband Deion Sanders in the home they still share, despite the fact they are currently going through an extra bitter divorce, police arrested her on the site.  The exchange occurred as soon as Deion returned from spending a public night with his alleged mistress/new girlfriend Tracy Edmonds.  Deion tweeted that he had just gotten jumped by Pilar & his friends, then tweeted a photo of him and their sons filling out a police report.

Just minutes ago, Pilar was seen leaving the jail facilities and visibly shaken up.  ESPN reports she denies ever attacking Deion, but the magistrate judge still ordered her to stay away from the couple's suburban mansion in Prosper for the next 60 days.

"I'm a full-time mom, 100 percent for my children," Pilar said to KTVT News, with her voice breaking as she was released. "And I just haven't been given a fair shake."

 

Meanwhile, Deion took to his twitter again today with a pic of him and his kids smiling, saying "Smile if u know God is good! We're smiling baby. Joy came this morning and we opened the door and let Joy in."

Larry Friedman, Pilar Sanders' divorce attorney, said today that he can't comment about her arrest because there is a gag order in place. He did say in a statement, "I can tell you that there are two sides to every story and the truth will come out in court." 

Goodness...

NICKI'S BACK: Nicki Mianj Returns To Twitter...With A Fraction Of Her Previous 11 Million Barbz

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For those of you who haven't been able to carry on with your normal daily activities these last 9 days due to Nicki Minaj's Twitter absence, you can now rejoice.  Your leader has returned.

 

Deets inside...

The 29-year-old rapstress has finished the battle of voices in her head and finally returned to twitter (@NickiMinaj).  She deleted her entire page 9 days ago--along with all 11 million of her followers.

Today, the "Beez In The Trap" chick has less than 500,000 followers (as of 4:30p EST).  But we're pretty sure that number will skyrocket soon.  Just so people can see what her first Tweet will be after all this foolishness.

While in London last week, Nicki told Capital FM that the reason she deleted her Twitter wasn't because her biggest fan site, Nicki Daily, posted her music illegally.  But the fan site didn't know that as they proceeded to delete their whole site with only "Dear Old Nicki" playing in the background.  Nicki claims it was because she "needed a moment":

"Let's set the record straight because a lot of times I don't speak on things, but I don't want people to think that's why I deleted my Twitter.  I just needed a moment to myself. Because some page posted things about me — I mean, I've read horrible things about myself. I wouldn't delete my Twitter over that."

Nicki has yet to send out her first Tweet.  But now that her temper tantrum is over, will her big fan site follow suit and make a return as well?

Photo: Pacific Coast News

IT'S A GIRL! L.A. Clippers Baller Chris Paul & Wife Jada CONFIRM Baby #2!

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It's been a roller coaster of emotions over the last year for cutie L.A. Clippers baller Chris Paul and his new wife, Jada.  After getting traded from the New Orleans Hornets to his new west coast team, Chris and his wife of 7 months just confirmed their second child is on the way!  And Jada flaunted her baby bump on the red carpet Sunday night.

 

Deets inside...

Sunday night 27-year-old Jada & 26-year-old Chris had a date night--with their cutie 3-year-old son Chris, Jr.--at the JEEP & USA Basketball collabo event in L.A.  Jada was indeed rocking a pretty round belly on the red carpet (above). And today, the couple confirmed.  They're expecting a baby girl! 

Jada told Essence.com:

"Chris, Lil' Chris and I are excited about the new addition to our family that is coming this summer. Lil' Chris is already kissing my stomach and talking to his new sister."

Awwww!  The college sweethearts got married in their home state of North Carolina this past September, in a fairytale celeb filled wedding planned by David Tutera.  Relive it HERE & HERE.

Congrats to the couple!

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