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ON THE SET: Chris Brown STUNTS In A Red Beret And $165K Rezvani Beast For "Liquor" Video

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Chris Brown was spotted filming his "Liquor" video in Los Angeles and we've got some behind-the-scenes pics from the set.  Check out the hot wheels and Breezy's beret inside..

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Last night, R&B crooner Chris Brown hit the streets of L.A. to film the visual for his latest single, "Liquor." The sexy single is the first release from his yet-to-be-titled seventh album which Billboard confirmed will drop this fall.

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We're feeling Chris' looks for the "Liquor" clip which seem to have a little hip hop Parisian flair. 

Breezy starts out in a black jacket and red beret (with matching sneakers) before he strips down to a ripped-white tee with expensive jewelry. Oh....and you can't miss the $165,000 Rezvani Beast that he's driving. Nice!

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For his second look, he donned a black tee and jeans with a bucket hat and multi-colored kicks.

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Once the video hits the airwaves, Chris will hit the road for a 25-day tour across North America dubbed the "One Hell of a Nite" tour.  It all begins on Aug. 12th in Kansas City, Mo. and features Kid Ink, Omarion, Fetty Wap and Teyana Taylor as supporting acts.

Whether his daughter Royalty will be along for the tour is yet to be determined, since her mother is raising hell about safety concerns surrounding Chris.

 

 

Photos via WENN/SPLASH/ChrisBrown Official Instagram


SMOTHERED & DIPPED: Kelis Talks New Cookbook, Her Sauces And Cooking For Son Knight

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Singer and chef Kelis opened up about the line of sauces she's launching and her very first cookbook!  We'll eat anything this YBF chick cooks.  Get all the juicy deets inside...

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Fresh off the heels of her latest album FOOD, "I Taste Just Like Candy" singer Kelis is continuing to make a name for herself in the gourmet food realm with a new cookbook, My Life On A Plate, and a high-end line of all-natural sauces dubbed "Bounty & Full." 

The 35-year-old songstress is a proud graduate of the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu (where she studied sauces) and now she's ready to bring forth her knowledge in print (via the cook book) and to your kitchen table (with the sauces). If you're a fan of Kelis, you'll recall that she's also dabbled in television with her own Cooking Channel Network show "Saucy & Sweet."

In the latest issue of EBONY, the singer chatted about her upcoming projects, offered tips for first-time cooks and shared some details about making food for her son Knight. Her milkshakes aren't the only thing bringing the boys to the yard..her sauces are too.

Here are the highlights:

On her knack for cooking:
K: I’ve been cooking all of my life. I think as we get older we start to focus on what brings us joy. Cooking has always been at the top of my list.

Key pointers for new cooks and bakers:
K: Well there’s a difference than baking. Baking is very scientific. Cooking is emotional. It takes a lot of common sense. When people say that they can't cook, it’s because they're not thinking about it. If you start to think about it realistically and in common sense terms, people will realize that they are a lot better at it than they think. I think people just don't think. They'll say, “I can't cook.” And I'm like you’re not thinking about it. So many things are so obvious.

On cooking for Knight:
K: I don't believe in raising children the way a lot of people do. I don’t do the I’m going to order food and you're going to get chicken nuggets type thing. I’m not that kind of mom. He eats everything that I eat. He’s definitely clear about what he does or doesn’t like, but it's not because he’s unaware. It’s because he just decided after tasting, that he doesn’t like it. If I’m eating quinoa, he's eating quinoa. If I'm having Peking duck, he’s having Peking duck. That’s how we eat. I don't believe in “ the children’s meal.”

On living her life "Bounty & Full" (bountiful) like her sauces:
K: I give thanks to the Lord all the time. I am completely aware that everything happens because of him. That’s the first thing. The second thing is that I live with a certain quality standard, on everything. From the way I dress, to the things I eat. I am truly blessed. There is a way of living and there’s a way of looking at the world. Nothing is that bad, even when it’s terrible. There’s always tomorrow. I’m grateful that there’s always another chance to do things a little bit differently or better. That’s how I live.

On her cooking style:
K: I think it’s the same thing. I’m really honest. I don’t try to duplicate anybody else. I’m not recreating the wheel. I just am what I am and I cook the same way. That is what resonates the most. I am genuinely who I am and I cook that way. The flavors that I cook from are what I know because I grew up with them. I can’t speak for somebody else. For instance, the reason why Chinese food and Latin food goes so well together for me is because my mom is Chinese and Puerto Rican. I can’t make that up. It just is what it is. It simply defines me. I really didn’t begin to learn who I was, ironically enough, not through music, travel or anything, but through cooking. That’s when you really have to dig out and think about stuff that was just constant throughout your life. I cook like that.

On dabbling in different flavors musically and in the kitchen:
K: I like what I like. I don’t apologize for it because I don’t feel sorry. To each its own. I feel really blessed and I don’t feel like anybody gave me these blessings. They’re God-given blessings and that’s it. I do what I do because at the time it feels like the right thing to do. When I’m on to something else, I’m on to something else. I don’t feel like I have to appease anyone.

Ugh....we love her.  Read the full interview here.

 

"Bounty & Full" is available at www.bountyandfull.com and Recipes From Around The World:My Life On a Plate is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.  Work Kelis!

 


Photos via Ebony Magazine Instagram/Kelis' Instagram

FEELIN' SOME TYPE OF WAY: Rich Homie Quan Sues Label For $2 Million -- Fraud & Unpaid Earnings!

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Rich Homie Quan is feeling some type of way....he is severing ties with his label and he claims he's owed some SERIOUS cash.  Two million dollars serious.  An now Def Jam and Trinidad James are getting dragged into the foolery.  Deets on his lawsuit inside...

Ratchet-music artists are just as serious about their coin as others.

Rich Homie Quan filed a civil suit in the Northern District of Georgia court on August 5th, under his government name Dequantes Lamar, calling out his label Think It's A Game Entertainment (TIG) and its founder Girvan Henry.

Quan is seeking more than $2 million in unpaid earnings from his label and its founder, and has severed ties with Henry and TIG Entertainment.  The "Flex" rapper claims the memo agreement between himself and TIG should be tossed because it didn't provide necessary material terms for the agreement to stand.

The Atlanta-based "Type of Way" rapper listed 12 counts in his complaint, which we've seen, including Fraud, Fund Misappropriation and Misrepresentation of Ownership.

Quan says TIG and Henry haven't paid up for at least four albums, which featured songs including “Flex” and his international hit “Type of Way.” 

The suit also calls out Def Jam Recordings via a partnership with Henry, and record label Gold Gang Music Group, LLC, in which Def Jam paid Henry and Gold Gang $550,000 and distributed “Type of Way.”  But Quan says Henry and Gold Gang had no rights to the song’s masters and he never signed a record deal with Def Jam or Gold Gang.

Henry allegedly bought property in Atlanta with said money, so he's getting sued for that too.

As for the Misrepresentation claim, Quan says Henry is falsely claiming ownership of Rich Homie Quan's logo by using it to file trademarks and to profit from it.

Quan’s litigation attorney, Leron Rogers, stated:

“Unfortunately this is a classic case of a music artist being ripped off by those claiming to have his best interest in mind. Quan has more than delivered on his part of the partnership, delivering hit songs that have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Mr. Henry has taken advantage of Quan, and now it’s time for him to receive his just due.”

A rep for Quan tells us he has no beef with labelmate Trinidad James, who is also signed to TIG.

 

Photo: Rich's IG

CALIFORNIA GIRLS: Sanaa Lathan Dines Out + Keke Palmer Hits The Party Scene

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TheYBF spies were on the prowl in West Hollywood last night where both Sanaa Lathan and KeKe Palmer were spotted.  Find out what they were up to inside...

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Gorgeous actress Sanaa Lathan stepped out for a late-night dinner at Craig's.

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The 44-year-old stunner will hit the silver screen next month on Sept. 11th in The Perfect Guy (alongside Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy) and she also covers the latest issue of UPSCALE Magazine.  Inside, she revealed that she's planning to move behind the camera and follow in the footsteps of her father, the first black director in tv.

She revealed:

"I am moving into the behind-the-scenes aspect now. When you've been in the business so long, you say to yourself, "I know how to do this." I know you can never say never, but I'll never stop acting. I'll just keep adding to what the word "performance" ultimately means to me."

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We know you're wondering who Sanaa dined with.  Well.....we don't have specifics on whom she broke bread with, but we're sure she WAS NOT with her former dinner partnerFrench Montana.  He's in Barcelona right now....

 

Plus.....

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"Scream Queens" starlet KeKe Palmer was also out and about in West Hollywood. She had a few cocktails and nibbles at a soiree dubbed "The After Party" which was presented by Philymack, Safehouse Records, Island Records and Republic Records.

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We spotted Keke posing with David Massey, the CEO/President of Island Records. We hear she's working on a new music project that will be backed by Def Jam. She's got a really tight schedule. She's currently doing promo for "Scream Queens" (premiering Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9/8c) and she recently started pre-production of the live adaptation of Grease. Plus, she's also one of the voices in Ice Age: Collision Course. Whew! Busy lady....

 

 


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Really DAD? Zoe Kravitz Responds To Lenny Kravitz's #Penisgate ... With Perfect Emojis

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Zoe Kravitz, daughter a famed guitarist Lenny Kravitz, made light of #Penisgate on social media. See her comment inside...

A few days ago Lenny Kravitz broke the internet when he ripped his pants and exposed his pierced penis during a performance in Stockholm, Sweden for the European leg of his STRUT tour. Check out the MUST see video here.

Once the "rip heard around the world" went viral, a few celebs started chiming in...mainly fellow rocker Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. On Instagram, Lenny shared a screenshot of their #penisgate texts. They said,

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Now....Lenny's daughter Zoe has joined the conversation, along with Steven's daughter Chelsea Tyler. The two daughters of rock jokingly texted each other about how embarrassing it was that their dads were on social media talks about d*cks.  She hashtagged it #rockoutwithyourcockout. 

Can you imagine?!

Here's that exchange:

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Zoe.....word to the wise, you have NOTHING to be ashamed of. Your daddy is #BLESSED...mostly.

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. The Game is being accused of sexually assaulting a contestant on his reality show, and she wants $10,000,000. Story.

 

 

Photos via Zoe's IG/Lenny's IG

DROWNING IN DEBT: 50 Cent Put His Connecticut Mansion On The Market For Lease, Says It Cost $72K A Month in Maintenance!

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Things are getting worse for rapper 50 Cent....now he needs a new place to live!  Find out what's going on with his estate in Connecticut inside...

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Remember 50 Cent's $8.3 Million estate in Connecticut?  Well....the massive home (which once belong to Mike Tyson) is bleeding the bankrupt rapper dry.  So he says.  Now, at the advice of his advisers, the rapper has put the home on the market...for lease.

That's right...for a small monthly fee, you could move into the 52-room palace that comes with its own swimming pool, private casino, nine kitchens, basketball court, a helicopter pad, a private cinema and a few stripper poles.

Now, we're not sure how much Curtis wants for the home. In fact, we only know about the "lease" because it was revealed in the bankruptcy docs he filed earlier this week.

Here's what we do know....it costs to be a boss. Right now, he pays $72,000 a month in maintenance ALONE! Also, the value of the home has decreased.  At the height of his career, he once put the place on the market for $18.5 Million.....as you can see, he's knocked $10 Million off THAT price. Tsk Tsk.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Terrell Owens in danger of foreclosing on his San Fernando Valley mansion. Story

 

 

Photos via 50 Cent's Instagram

MUSIC FAB: Diddy's "Finna Get Loose" Video + Nelly Drops New Single "The Fix"

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Just in time for #TBT, Diddy is taking us back to the 80's in his brand new visuals for "Finna Get Loose." Get into the underground party inside, plus Nelly's got a new track with Jeremih called "The Fix."

DIddy and Pharrell have taken over the summer with this "Finna Get Loose" dance track.  It's gone viral with everybody making their own choreography for the song, and now, the former backup dancer turned mega mogul is getting back to where he started: Dance.

In the Hype Williams-directed vid, The visuals go back and forth from grungy black-and-white to colorful graffiti as a big underground dance party goes down.

The song will appear on Diddy's upcoming album called MMM (Money Making Mitch) which has yet to get a new release date after June 29th was previously announced as the date of release. 

Check out the video below:


 

 

In other music news, Nelly is back with a new single.  If you watch his BET show "Nellyville," you've seen him creating this track:

Featuring crooner Jeremih, the single "The Fix" samples a taste of Marvin Gaye's 1982 classic hit song, "Sexual Healing," and production from multi-platinum producers DJ Mustard and Mike Free.

We're not sure how Mustard gets away with selling essentially the same beat to everyone, but he does.

Along with his new single, Nelly just signed to a new label called RECORDS. 

Get into your twerk stance and listen above....

 

 

YES GAWD: These Pics Of Baller Ray Edwards Jr. Will Make You Lick Your Screen

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Grab a wet wipe...Ray Edwards Jr., formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, is showing his goodies.  And you're going to want to lick the screen.  Go inside for the newest oiled up, muscled up, totally nude photoshoot from the pro athlete...

30-year-old Ray Edwards. Jr. is currently a free agent in the NFL.  But if he's a free agent in his personal life....it would be sad to know all this fineness is going to waste.

The tatted up 6'5 former NFL Defensive End and Heavyweight boxer just blessed us with new pics to start your evening off right.  And he left his clothes at home.  Check 'em:

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Yes GAWD.  You're welcome.

 

 


Get Your "Beyonce"-Inspired FLASH TATTOOS + Kerry Washington On The "Scandal" Set

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Beyonce has launched a "Flawless" line of metallic tattoos and we've got all the deets and hot pics.  See her photoshoot inside and check out Kerry Washington on the "Scandal" set.

 

Flipping through the latest issue of CR Fashion Book,

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We came across some hot new Beyonce pics where th Queen Bey posed it up once again for CR Fashion Book. Recently, the hot mom hooked up with Flash Tattoos founder Miranda Burnet to launch her own collaboration with the brand.

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In case you aren't familiar with Flash Tattoos, they are a temporary metallic tattoo craze that's sweeping the nation. Bey wears them often.  And now...members of the Beyhive can purchase the ‘Beyonce’ pack of gold and black tattooable jewelry that she creatively directed and co-designed.

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Now you can literally be "flawless" "no angel" "jealous" or "drunk in love"...and write it all over your body.

 

In LA.....

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Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington was spotted in downtown LA filming scenes for the upcoming season of "Scandal."

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We're sure fans all around the globe are eagerly anticipated the return of Olivia Pope. In fact, the show is so popular, Kerry took home the Best International Actress award at the 2015 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London a few weeks ago.

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And when she's not filming "Scandal", the busy wife and mother is also shooting scenes for the upcomingAnita Hill bio pic she's starring in.

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"SCANDAL" will air Thursdays this fall starting Sept 24th.

  

 

 

Photos via AMBER GLASPIE/SAMANTHA GREENBERG FOR PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT/WENN

Lee Daniels Creating New Girl-Group Drama For FOX Called "Star" + Uzo Aduba & Amber Riley Added To NBC’s The Wiz Live!

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In today's tv roundup, we've got the deets on Lee Daniels new FOX project and news about Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley joining the cast of NBC’s The Wiz Live!

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Lee Daniels has the Midas touch when it comes to television.   With one EXTREMELY successful season of "Empire" under his belt, the folks over at FOX are putting their trust in the critically-acclaimed director for a new music-themed vehicle.  Is he about to become the SHonda Rhimes of Fox?

Deadline.com reports FOX has placed an order for a new Daniels project named "Star" and we love the concept.

Set in Atlanta, "Star" is a drama that centers on three girls who are coming together to form a band and all the drama and conflict they encounter on their rise to the top.

FOX spokeswoman Dana Walden spoke about "Star" saying,“The project features a lot of Lee’s own DNA and represents a new perspective, that of the artist. The setup lends to a great soap operatic storytelling machine.”

Lee will co-write and executive produce the series with "The Whole Truth" creator Tom Donaghy AND he'll also direct. "Star" is a part of an overall deal he signed 20th Century Fox TV.

Hmm....while we hear Lee has already tapped Mariah Carey for "Empire's" Season 2, we're hoping she makes an appearance on "Star" too.

 

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In other tv news, it's been announced that "Orange is the New Black’s" Uzo Aduba and Glee’s Amber Riley have been added to the cast of NBC’s The Wiz LIVE.

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Uzo, an Emmy winner and classically trained singer, will be playing Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. Meanwhile, "Glee" actress and "DWTS" winner Amber will play Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North.

Wiz executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron released a statement about the new additions saying,

“We look forward to showcasing the amazing musical talents of Amber, and we are eager to introduce Uzo’s remarkable singing voice for those who know her solely as an extraordinary dramatic actress,”

Uzo and Amber will join newcomer Shanice Williams, as Dorothy; Queen Latifah as the Wiz; Mary J. Blige as Evillene (the Wicked Witch of the West) Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em, and David Alan Grier, who will play the Cowardly Lion.  Also, they've hired choreographer Fatima Robinson (“Dreamgirls,” “Ali”).

The Wiz LIVE! airs on Thursday, December 3rd at 8/9c on NBC.  SO here for it!
 

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Jussie Smollett & His BLEU Magzazine Spread Are Making Us Swoon

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Oh, hey there Jussie Smollett.  The "Empire" star is serving up moldering looks for the cover and spread of BLEU magazine.  We've got the pics inside...

We love us some Jussie Smollett around these parts.  In his new BLEU magazine cover story he talks about "Empire" being like a coming out party, his whirlwind come-up. his actor-filled family, and more.

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With a fashion editorial that is one of his most dapper spreads to date, Jussie said in his interview (that took place right after a Calvin Klein fitting for an upcoming promo appearance)"

“DarIing, I’m ‘sample size,’ so let me wear the runway outfit.”

Ha!

Check out a few more highlights from FOX's newest golden boy:

On working with Terrence Howard

The scenes with Terrence and I are most intense; they’re also draining. But at the same time, I trust him with my soul.

On Episode 8 where his character changed the lyrics to Lucious Lyon's song

“Every time I did that scene it was like coming out again and again and again.  Right before shooting that scene I felt very nervous, as if somehow things would never be the same–and they weren’t, yet they were. It’s the same feeling that I had when I did Ellen. It was a little bit scary, but it was freeing. The fan response that I’ve gotten from that scene has been next level to me.”

On his journey in Hollywood

“It’s been a lesson in patience and hard work. I never had a plan B. I know how to do other things. I always held down a job. I always made sure, as a Black man, that I was responsible for mine. That was always something super important to me and was something instilled in me by my mother–to be a hard working man, a hard working human being.”

On keeping faith

“In those moments it’s so hard to continue in your stride when you feel like no one is listening. That is the test. How much do you really want it and how long are you going to stay at it until you get it. Just have faith and pray about it–and work hard.  Don’t just sit and pray and not do anything, because God helps those who help themselves. Don’t just work and not pray. Believe in something – whether it’s the universe, your God or Janet Jackson. Whatever you believe in, believe in it fully and know that it’s going to be all right.”

On his family upbringing with a black mother and Jewish father and a talented family

“My life kind of prepared me for Jamal, because I am the middle son in real life. I am a singer. I have experienced the same issues that Jamal has dealt with in his life except my Momma wasn’t in jail for 17 years and my Daddy wasn’t a billionaire. [Laughs] That’s the great thing about playing Jamal.”

Ceck out more pics below and read the full story HERE.

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EXTRAS:

1.  Lee Daniels said at Thursday's TCA panel that there will definitely be some sort of "Empire" spinoff.  STORY

 

Photos: Cliff Watts for BLEU

"EMPIRE" -- New Promo Poster, New Trailer, Plus Lee Daniels Promises A Spinoff!

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Alright "Empire" fans, we've got a new Lucious & Cookie poster plus an all new trailer for Season 2.  Check out both inside and see what Lee Daniels revealed about a possible spinoff. 

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FOX has released the trailer to Season 2 of “Empire,” which returns on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9:00pm ET/PT.

In addition to returning cast members Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Gibbons, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon.  We will also see guest appearances by Pitbull, Adam Rodriguez, Chris Rock, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, and Oscar winner Marisa Tomei in a recurring role.

And we've got some exciting news...

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At the show's TCA Panel, held on Thursday at The Beverly Hilton Hotel where Taraji & Lee had some fun on stage (above and below), Lee Daniels made this shocking declaration: “Without question, there will be a spinoff of Empire!”

We hear it will be about a young Cookie...or maybe a young Lucious Lyon...but nothing has been confirmed.

Lee also confirmed that Mariah Carey will appear on Season 2. When asked about her role, he said, "I don’t know the particulars.”

Lee was also asked about a possible Denzel Washington appearance and THAT set him off.  He "checked" the room of journalists saying:

“It’s funny when you start a TV show, you don’t know what you’re doing. You think you can get your friends together. The more celebrities and stars we put on the show, the more it takes away from the fact that it’s a family show. That’s OK for you to be dazzled by Denzel, but family is what this story is about.”

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Piggybacking off that, Lee also reminded the room what "Empire" is not aboutHe said:

"...the Black experience. I happen to be gay. It’s about the truthful experience. When people (the industry) is trying to find the next Empire, it’s simply about telling the truth and Fox allowed me to do that. That’s what’s startling people. I’m humble and grateful for Fox allowing me to do that.”

SIDEBAR: When asked about ex-con Sophia Eggleston’s $300M lawsuit against him and Fox for allegedly ripping off her life, he said,“Bye Felicia!”

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Reporters in the room say Lee's "Bye Felicia" statement caused Taraji to burst into laughter and say, “I’m sorry! It just hit me!”  

Here's another tidbit.....when Taraji was asked if she's anything like Cookie, she told the room,"80 percent is Cookie, and maybe 20 percent is Taraji. I’m not as bold as she is. I need to be politically correct in what I say.”

Check out the new trailer below:

"EMPIRE" Season 2 premieres SEPT 23rd at 9/8c on FOX!

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Jay Z's TIDAL just lost two more senior executives!  Story.

 

 

Photos via Getty

On The 'GRAM: Kanye & Kim's SELFIE With Hillary Clinton, Lupita Nyong'o On Vacay, Oprah & Gayle Are #BestFriendGoals, Tami Roman's New Hair & More

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We've been snooping on the 'Gram and we got a roundup about what's happening with Kim & Kanye, Tami Roman, Ayesha Curry,  Lupita Nyong'o, Nick Young and Oprah & Gayle...

Well....we know whom Kanye and Kim are voting for.  While the rest of the country was focused on the 2015 Republican Debates, Kanye and Kim attended a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton at the home of music manager Scooter Braun and his wife Yael Cohen.  Kim wrote,"I got my selfie!!! I really loved hearing her speak & hearing her goals for our country! #HillaryForPresident"

Interesting since her family has been pretty vocal about being staunch Republicans...

On to #BestFriendGoals....

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"Best Friends of the Millennium" Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are heading to their vacay.  Gayle wrote, "VACATION starts now !!! Go!!! heading to......????"

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Here's the window seat view from Oprah and Gayle's aircraft.  And the islands await.  Gayle captioned,"Heading to one of the "dingys" below ... Love the color of the water could this be where I will follow master the paddle board ??? ..... Nope !"

We're not sure where they are.....but it's where we wanna be!

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And look whose little face we got a glimpse of!  It's little Ryan CurryAyesha (the wife of NBA MVP Stephen and mom of Riley) posted an intimate moment with her newborn along with the caption, "I love the quality time I get with Ryan during her feeding time. It's so special to me. I wish someone could give me milk to instantly fall asleep at any given hour during the day"

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We also peeped "BBW LA" guest star Tami Roman rocking a new haircut.

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We're happy to see Tami stepping out and in great spirits.  Last week, Tami revealed that she and her boyfriend Reggie Youngblood suffered a miscarriage.  Her new haircut is about a "new start." And we're here for it.

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Tami wrote "New look, new days ahead."

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We spotted Nick Young "side kissing" his fiancee Iggy Azalea.  This pic is either really cute or really disgusting, depending on your mood.  He wrote, "I'm forcing iggy to have fun #MyBooCrazy #WeStillFly"

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And....Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o headed to the Miraval Resort, a destination spa in Tucson, Arizona for her vacay. She posted the fabulous pic yesterday saying, "Rested. Revitalized. Ready. Thank you." Once Lupita returns, she's making her New York stage debut in Danai Gurira's play, ECLIPSED starting September 29th.


Photos via Instagram (Lupita Nyong'o/Gayle King/Kim West/Ayesha Curry/Nick Young/Tami Roman)

Taraji P. Henson Serves Boob-A-Liciousness, Keke Palmer Gets KISSY & Meagan Good Gets Red HOT At FOX’s TCA Summer Tour After Party

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Three of our fave YBF chicks Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer Meagan Good were heating up the carpet last night at FOX’s All-Star TCA Summer Tour after party in West Hollywood. Plus, we have more pics from the TCA Panels from earlier in the day. Get it all inside....

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Baddie alert!

After having fun with “Empire” mastermind Lee Daniels at the show'sTCA Panel, “Empire” breakout star Taraji P. Henson changed into something sexy, yet elegant for the after party festivities.

Taraji aka Cookie Lyon, slipped into a deep plunging V neck Cushnie Et Ochs midi dress (which will set you back $1595 at ShopBop) styled with a stripped Edie Parker clutch and Stuart Weitzman sandals for FOX’s All-Star TCA Summer Tour afterparty at Soho House in West Hollywood. And she looked AMAZE-BALLS, per usual.

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The EMMY nominated actress has become primetime TV’s “IT” girl of the season. Cookie's antics and one-liners have put her in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, up against “How To Get Away With Murder” starlet Viola Davis.

Work!

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Before she returns as Cookie Lyon on the second season of the extremely successful series, she will battle it out against her co-star Terrence Howard for an epic match up on SPIKE TV’s “Lip Sync Battle.” Find out how she plans to take home the title HERE.

Also, if you haven't checked out the new promo pictures, trailer and deets about the new season, you can catch up HERE. It's a must see.

Don’t forget! "EMPIRE" Season 2 premieres SEPT 23rd at 9/8c on FOX!

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"Scream Queens" starlet Keke Palmer has been making her rounds on the L.A. party scene recently. For last night’s festivities, the 21-year-old YBF chick rocked a jeweled colored SELF PORTRAIT two piece, featuring a long sleeved crop top and high slit skirt, paired with Tamara Mellon sandals.

Chick got all kissy for the photogs as she made her way down the carpet.

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The Brotherly Love starlet has been logging in long studio hours as she works on an upcoming music project that will be backed by Def Jam.

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Keke doesn’t show any signs of slowing up either. In between doing promo for “Scream Queens” and working on her new music, she has also started production for the live adaptation of Grease (which we can’t WAIT to see) and she’s also busy doing voice-overs for the upcoming animation Ice Age: Collision Course.

Set your DVRs! “Scream Queens” will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 9/8c on FOX.

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Turning heads on the carpet, Meagan Good had all eyes on her in this red hot number. The "preacher's wife" is looking damn good.

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The TLAM 2 star is gearing up for the premiere episode of her drama sci-fi series “Minority Report,” where she will star as a bad ass detective named Lara Vaga. The new series will premiere September 21st at 9/8c on FOX.

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"Rosewood" co-stars Lorraine Toussaint and Morris Chestnut were also on the party scene after finishing up a panel on their new series.

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Their “Rosewood” co-star Gabrielle Dennis was also in the mix serving gorgeousness. If she looks familiar, it’s because she starred as Janay in “The Game,” which recently wrapped up its final season. We’ll see her star as Pippy on the upcoming drama series “Rosewood,” which will premiere on FOX this fall.

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Reality star and singer Christina Milian put on leggy display in silk floral mini frock as she gears up for the premiere of her new FOX series. She’s starring opposite John Stamos and Josh Peck in upcoming comedy pilot“GrandFathered.” No official date has been set as of yet, but we can expect to see it on the small screen this fall.

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Choreographer and singer-songwriter Paula Abdu popped up on the carpet to party the night away with her FOX colleagues. She’s set to star as a judge in the upcoming 12th season of “So You Think You Can Dance” alongside Jason Derulo and Nigel Lythgoe.

The new season is set to premiere Monday, August 10th at 8/7c on FOX.

 

Earlier...

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We spotted Keke looking fabulous on the TCA panel for “Scream Queens" at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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Meagan kept it cute while on the panel chopping it up about "Minority Report."

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And “Rosewood” stars Lorraine, Jaina Lee Ortiz and sexy Morris dished on their upcoming series.

 

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PR STUNT?! Draya Michele Confirms She & Orlando Scandrick Are BACK Together, Why She Won’t Return To “BBW LA” & Break Up RAGE

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Draya Michele is clearing up ish. And we smell a PR stunt. Find out what she said about getting back together with fiancé Orlando Scandrick, throwing his YEEZYs in the pool during a fit of rage and why she won’t be returning to “Basketball Wives: L.A.” inside….

“Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Draya Michele stopped by “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” to share her side of what’s been going down with her on-and-off relationship with her Dallas Cowboys fiancé Orlando Scandrick.

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Last we heard, Orlando pulled the plug on their relationship, saying his proposal was a huge mistake and he even filed a restraining order against her. You can get those deets HERE and HERE.

While all this has been going on, the Mint Swim and Fine Ass Girls creator has been relatively quiet about the situation, but she’s now ready to clear things up and tell her side of the story. Apparently, the two have gotten back together (again). Yep! Even after she allegedly threatened to throw bleach in his eyes. Hmm… do we smell a PR stunt? Possibly.

Draya goes into detail about going “crazy” on Orlando saying she sometimes gets caught up in the moment and trashes things. She admits to throwing his Yeezy sneakers in the pool during an argument. And she also reveals when she’s arguing with him, nothing is off limits…even his mama! So disrespectful.

The reality star also claims she will NOT be returning to “BBW LA” for another season because she’s solely focused on building her brands. She said she doesn’t even watch the show! She only watches the first episode and the last episode to make sure her hair and make up are on point. Oh…ok.

Check out the highlights from her sitdown below:

On if she’s still engaged to Orlando Scandrick:
“I got my ring. It was a very expensive ring. We’re in a good place. It was an off thing so we’re trying to get back on and we’re just playing it day by day. ”

On the restraining order Orlando filed against her:
“I NEVER got a restraining order. I was never served a restraining order. I know something was filed, but I guess in order to make it official you gotta hold on to it, you gotta show up in court, you gotta serve it legally and I never got served. So, I don’t know what that was about. Seems like mixed emotions to me.

On if she and Orlando are going to get married:
“I mean yeah, because to be honest, if there’s not a wedding then there could possibly be a funeral.”

On not speaking out about the drama surrounding her engagement:
“I don’t know if people noticed, but I took a different approach with this situation and I didn’t say anything. I didn’t give any statements, I didn’t shade anyone, I didn’t hint at anything. I was kind of embarrassed and kind of appalled that my private life was out there and I didn’t put it out there. I’m cool with what I do. If I wanted to tell y’all I was having arguments in my household, I would have told y’all. I didn’t necessarily want that to be out, so I was kind of like taken back a little bit and kind of quiet about it.”

On alleged threats that she wanted to put bleach in his eyes:
“I didn’t really want to put bleach in his eyes [laughs]. I was in my house. It’s okay to lock the doors, put the blinds down and tear it up, in my opinion. We don’t have domestic violence, it’s just I’m a little destructive sometimes during an argument. I’m not destructive to him.”

On throwing his shoes in the pool:
“Yes, he’s a shoe guy. I put the shoes in the pool. I put the YEEZYs in the pool. I’m a woman, I’m not going sugar coat it…I’m a little crazy. In an arugment, nothing is off limits, I’m going to talk about your mama, I’m going to throw your clothes in the pool. It’s an argument!”

On being difficult to deal with in a relationship:
“It takes a special kind of man to handle me because I’m a lot. He’s [Orlando] made it pretty far, he’s lasted 2.5 years, so that says something about his character. We’re black and in a relationship. Black people in a relationship, they feel me.”

On why she decided to return for this season of “BBW LA”:
“Umm..besides money talks? It can have its good times. It can be fun sometimes.”

On if she will return for another season:
“Nah.”

On a spin-off show:
“It would have to be really, really right and really based on my business and positive stuff. I’m just not interested in having me, my love life and my family on TV anymore.”

 

Check out the full interview below (she starts talking about Orlando at the 10:44 mark):

The drama of it all....

Photo: Splash/Draya's IG


HOTTIES Sanaa Lathan & Michael Ealy Dish On 'The Perfect Guy' During Q&A In ATL

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Sexy stars Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy are on the promo trail for their upcoming erotic thriller The Perfect Guy. Last night, the twosome hosted a Q&A in Atlanta and we have the hot pics. Check ‘em inside….

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The fabulous Sanaa Lathan and handsome hunk Michael Ealy are starring in a new thriller that we can't be the only ones excited about seeing.  The Perfect Guy is a suspense-filled, sitting on the edge of your seat, sexy meets CRAZY type of flicks. And we’re twiddling our thumbs waiting on its juicy arrival.

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Last night, stars Sanaa and Michael (sans Morris Chestnut who was at FOX's TCA Summer Tourevent) arrived at Time Restaurant in Atlanta for a Q&A to promote their upcoming flick, set to hit theaters September 11th.

If Michael wasn’t married and Sanaa wasn’t giving French Montanathe time of day, they would make one hot ass couple. Just sayin’….

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The UPSCALE magazine cover girl shut it down in a fiery red number that fit her curves like a glove. She finished her look with a pair of black sandals and topped it off long wavy tresses.

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The blue eyed actor got dapper in a gray suit, but decided on comfort when it came to his shoes, rocking a pair of black kicks to finish his look.

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HGTV host Egypt Sherrod was on hand to moderate the Q&A. But before she got to her duties, she snapped it up with the stars before the session.

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And as you know, nothing is official until you snap an "us-ie." Cute.

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After taking their seats, Sanaa and Michael dished on their erotic thriller where Sanaa will star as Leah, a lobbyist who seems to live the ideal life, except having major issues in the love department.

Her character has been a long-term relationship with Dave (played by Morris Chestnut) and she’s ready to take things to the next level: marriage, kids, the white picket fence. You know, the fantasy many women dream about. But, Dave isn’t ready.  In comes the charming lunatic…we mean Carter Duncan (played by Michael).

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Once she starts hooking up with Carter, everything seems perfect up until he reveals his true self, which is all types of deranged and crazy. And that’s when things go totally left.

Will she come out alive? We don't know.  But we do know we REALLY want to hate Sanaa for having the oh-so-tough job of juggling two ridiculously fine men as her love interests...as a job.

Check out the titillating trailer below:

The Perfect Guy hits theaters September 11th. Get ready!

Photos: ATLpics.net

NEW MUSIC: Jordin Sparks “Work From Home” Ft. B.o.B.

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Jordin Sparks just dropped the next single from her Right Here Right Now album. Listen to “Work From Home” Feat. B.o.B now....

Actress and Grammy-Nominated singer Jordin Sparks (shown above on the Honda Stage at the recent iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles) is gearing up for her third studio album Right Here Right Now (due August 21st) and we've got the next single, “Work From Home” Feat. B.o.B.  The track was produced by hitmaker Salaam Remi and is billed as a female power anthem.

In a statement released alongside the single, Jordin spoke of the track saying,“Work From Home is about when you are excited about a relationship. And how when that particular person comes home, you wanna do whatever you can to make that person happy and comfortable because that makes you happy.”

It's all a part of Jordin's new music Friday campaign, as she's been preview tracks from the upcoming release.  Meanwhile, Jordin relationship with rapper Sage the Gemini is still going strong. We bet he makes her "work" from him too....

 

 

 

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Michael B. Jordan Is NOT Here For ‘Fantastic Four’ Cast Mates' Rihanna Cover + Angela Bassett’s Lesbian Lover In “American Horror Story: Hotel” Revealed

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The Fantastic Four cast is still heavy on the promo trail. And during a recent interview with The Grio, Michael B. Jordan was not impressed with his cast mates’ rendition of Rihanna’s “BBHMM.” Peep his hilarious cover and get the deets on Angela Bassett’s upcoming lesbian role in “American Horror Story Hotel” inside…

Hottie Michael B. Jordan and his Fantastic Four cast mates, Miles Teller, Jamie Bell& Kate Mara, are racking up frequent flyer miles as they continue on a heavily scheduled press tour for their superhero flick, set to premiere in theaters today (Aug. 7th).

While chopping it up with The Grio’s Chris Witherspoon, the foursome was asked what track that’s out right now would they say parallel the Marvel movie. As if it was rehearsed, Miles, Jamie and Kate break out singing Rihanna’s infectious “B*tch Better Have My Money” in unison, but Michael looks totally over it. His face says it all!

Check it at the 2:50 mark:
 

 

Ha! 

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Hey there gorgeous!

We told you Hollywood veteran Angela Bassett will be returning for the fifth season of the anthology series “American Horror Story: Hotel.” Now, we have a few juicy details on her role. And it’s something we haven’t seen from the Golden Globe winning actress.
 

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During FX's TCA panel at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today, Angela, sitting alongside her co-stars Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates and Wes Bentley reveals she will have an on-screen sexual relationship with a Pop singer. Her character Ramona Royale is set to sex up the screen with Lady Gaga!

During the chat she said,

“I have a very strong, real, lasting relationship with [Lady Gaga] character, so I’m sure I’ll be at odds with [Finn Wittrock] down there. My character is this fabulous actress of the day. I don’t live at the hotel, but I visit very often.”

Oh? That should be interesting.

We’ll get to see her in action once the show premieres on Monday, October 7th at 10 PM ET on the FX Network.

Thanks to her incredible acting skills in the last season of “American Horror Story: Freak Show,” she’s in the running this year for an EMMY in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie category, up against “American Crime” starlet Regina King and Bessie actress Mo’Nique. Best of luck!
 

 

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Did Jhene Aiko Throw Shade At Drake & Beyonce, Calling Them Tricksters? + Drake Reunites With His "Degrassi" Classmates

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Jhene Aiko was dragged by the Beyhive on Twitter for a seemingly innocent tweet.  See if you think Jhene threw shade and Drake and Bey inside and see Drake reunite with his "Degrassi" co-stars.

How did Jhene Aiko get dragged into the Drake/Meek Mill beef?  Well...the singer was on Twitter one night when she responded to a fan who made a comment about Drake not being a real "artist."  Jhene, an avid reader, decided to look up the word "artist" and post the definition.  Sounds innocent right?  Well....definition #6 includes the word "trickery" and "deceit."

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Do we think Jhene Aiko is calling Drake/Beyone experts at trickery?  No.  But that didn't stop Twitter from dragging her all night.  After all the mean comments, Jhene attempted to explain herself.

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That sums it up for us......

 

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Meanwhile....Drake reunited with some of his “Degrassi: The Next Generation" co-stars recently.  We peeped a few photos on Instagram.

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Started as Wheelchair Jimmy now he's here.  The reunion (with co-stars Daniel Clark, Adamo Ruggiero and Lauren Collins) happened in Toronto (of course) at a private screening Screening Of By Any Means Necessary's "We Are Disorderly," a new web-based comedy.

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Drake is back in his hometown for the OVO Fest at the Molson Amphitheatre where he's been dragging Meek Mill. .Check out the funny memes here.

 

    

Photos via Drake's Instagram/Jhene's Twitter/Daniel Clark Instagram/Lauren Collins Instagram

PROMO BITS: Sanaa Lathan & Michael Ealy Take The Stage In Atlanta + Mariah Leaks FULL "Why U Mad" Track Ft. French Montana, Justin Bieber & T.I.

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Everybody's on the promo trail right now.  Mariah just leaked the full version of her new song 'Why U Mad" ft. a few surprising guys, plus Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy headed to Atlanta to talk about The Perfect Guy.  Get it all inside...

 

The cast of 'The Perfect Guy' attended a Q & A panel as part of the 2015 Neighborhood Awards at the Georgia World Congress Center yesterday.  Sanaa walked out looking perfect in a floral Milly by Michelle dress and Pedro Garcia shoes, while the sexiness that is Michael Ealy was the eye candy that we love:

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"The Real" host Loni Love kept it colorful as moderator.

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MC Lyte also came in to chop it up with the cast.  Loving Sanaa's dress!  The movie hits theaters September 11th.

 

In other promo news:

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Mariah is in the midst of reinventing herself (again) and it looks like for her next project she's going back to snagging rappers to beef up her tracks.

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She recently hit the studio with French Montana, Justin Bieber and T.I.  And now, she (or somebody from her camp) leaked the full version of what they've been working on: "Why U Mad."

Remember the days when she was at the "Fantasy" carnivale with ODB, singing about "Honey" with Diddy and Mase, telling a man to "Say Something" alongside Snoop and dancing at the movie theater while Jay Z dropped a verse on the "Heatbreaker" track?  Well, check out French, Justin and T.I. on "Why U Mad" below:

 

EXTRAS:

1.   For the first time, Old Spice's two resident ad stars, Terry Crews and Isaiah Mustafa, are appearing in commercials together. STORY

2.  Prince will be releasing his new HitNRun album exclusively on TIDAL.  STORY

 

Photos: WENN

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