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SNEAK PEEKS: Naomi Campbell "Free The Nipple" For GARAGE Mag + Zendaya Lands FIRST European Cover With HUNGER

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Iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell let the nips loose in the latest issue of GARAGE.  Get UNCENSORED inside and check out Zendaya's FIRST European magazine cover(s) inside....

TASCHEN books, whom are world-renown as publishers of Art, Anthropology and Aphrodisia (since 1980), are heading to the presses with a two-volume book starring Naomi Campbell, documenting her nearly 30 years as fashion eye-candy.

We were tipped off about Naomi's forthcoming project via Instagram where she posted a photo taken from the book, which also lives on the pages of GARAGE Magazine's latest issue.

The folks over at TASCHEN allowed GARAGE to "sneak peek" the photo which comes with the banner #freethenipple. Of course we couldn't FREE the nips for you ourselves, but you are welcome to check out Naomi's NSFW uncensored pic over on her Instagram page here.

Naomi captioned "#freethenipple sneak peek of my TASCHEN two-volume book #naomicampbell in @garage_magazine".

And here's an iconic Naomi moment.....

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This week, during Andre Leon Talley'sVOGUE podcast, he and EIC Anna Wintour discussed the VOGUE head honcho's controversial decision to put Naomi on her first September issue with the magazine back in 1989.  Anna said:

'For my very first September issue, I put Naomi Campbell on the cover. She was wearing this orange Anne Klein sequin suit - it would probably look incredibly '80s today. And we have this meeting every month where we present the issue to the corporate floor, and I remember all the men in suits being absolutely stunned by the fact that I would put a black woman on the September cover of Vogue. 'So, looking at this issue made me very proud I think of how far we’ve come and how much the world has changed and that question would just simply not arise today.'

 

In other magazine news......

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She's an actress, a singer, a spokesmodel and NOW she's ready to become a household name in Europe.  A few weeks ago we spotted Zendaya in London posing with fans and we suspected her team was aiming to turn her into an international superstar. And we were right! They've just scored their first victory.....

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Zendaya has landed her FIRST European magazine cover, and she's fronting the magazine HUNGER.  The good news doesn't end there.  The folks at HUNGER were so impressed by her that they gave her FOUR covers.  #catchthat.  

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Each pic was shot by Rankin and shows Zendaya wearing the clothes of one of her fave designers Vivienne Westwood (she's also one of the design house's spokeswomen).  Inside the magazine, which drops tomorrow, Zendaya opens up about being "respected" as a businesswoman in spite of her age. She told the mag,

“Of course I’ve had a problem with people taking me seriously because of my age. People are always going do that because you’re less experienced, you haven’t lived as much. And in a sense it is true that there are certain things that you only learn with time. But I think that there are also a lot of things that young people know that older people don’t, and older people will never understand again because they’re in a different section of their lives. I think when you’re young you’re a lot more open-minded, and sometimes you’re a lot more perceptive about what’s going on in the world.”
 

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In other Zendaya news, she's just started filming a new family-friendly flick named Duck Duck Goose.

Gorgeous shots!

 

Photos via Zendaya's IG/Naomi's IG


FASHIONISTAS: Solange, Serena Williams, Serayah, Angela Simmons, Derrick Rose & More Show Off & Check Out The Latest At NYFW

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Some YBF fashionistas hit the NYFW scene recently to show off their latest collections and check out some of their fave designers’ new looks. Peep pics of Solange, Serena Williams, Serayah, Angela Simmons, Derrick Rose and more inside….

 

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NYFW slayer Solange was back on the scene to peep a few fashion shows for another round of runway realness. Yesterday, the gorgeous one attended the Milly By Michelle Smith runway show to check out the designer’s Spring 2016 collection at the Art Beam.

Solo rolled on the scene in a bright pink cape with a high neck, which she styled with a black mini skirt (both by Milly) and green loafers. We’re totally loving this look.
 

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Stripping off that boring prison uniform, “Orange Is The New Black” actress Samira Wiley was in the mix, finding time in between filming for season 4 of the show. She snapped it up with gorgeous plus size model Ashley Graham and “Children’s Hospital” actress Malin Akerman, also rocking hot pink.

And here's how they were sitting pretty on the front row:

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Fun times.

Elsewhere...

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While those ladies were viewing the runway, tennis champ Serena Williams was the mastermind behind the runway. She showed off her Serena Williams Signature Statement collection by HSN yesterday, hosted by STYLE360.

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The 21-time Grand Slam champion looked uber sexy in a fringe skirt from her HSN collection as she posed it up alongside Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge.

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On the carpet, Serena caught up with "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts.

Inside...

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Rena's rumored boyfriend Drake was on the front row alongside VOGUE editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Find out how Serena and Drizzy ended their day HERE.

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And Robin was all smiles in her powder pink on the front row.

At Cedar Lake….

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“Empire” star Serayah has been rocking some fab looks so far during NYFW. And she continued last night at Vera Wang’s Spring 2016 presentation. Chick rocked a very mod look in long sleeved black frock detailed with splatters on the side and powder pink sandals. Gorge.

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Serayah was front row ready alongside “Body On Me” singer Rita Ora and her stylist Jason Rembert.

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Her other front row pals included actress Bella Thorne and reality star Kylie Jenner.

 

At another event...

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R&B crooner Miguel, who recently released his new album Wild Heart, made an appearance at Rodarte’s runway show where he caught up with designer Laura Mulleavy.

Another YBF chick showing during NYFW....

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NYFW regular and fashion lover Angela Simmons was on yesterday’s bill to present. She sashayed down the runway for her finale walk after showing off her designs from The Harlem Globetrotters 90th Anniversary and Foofi collection at STYLE360.

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Angela served in a sparkly jersey dress with her last name printed across the top making her way down the runway alongside a few of her models.

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Actor/recording artist Mack Wilds was spotted having some fun with Angela’s brother Diggy Simmons on the red carpet. Well aren't they some fine young men.

Later...

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Mack hit the stage alongside Bridget Kelly for a performance during Angie's show. Nice!

 

At the COACH show...

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DOPE star Zoe Kravitz hit up the COACH presentation at the Highline rocking all black everything. She showed off her legs in an oversized sweater dress, black sandals and hid behind a pair of cat-eyed sunnies.

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She was all smiles on the front row next to singer-songwriter Debbie Harry.  So fly!

Elsewhere...

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Budding actress and ex-girlfriend of Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran, and her long wig made an appearance at the Michael Costello show at Pier 59. She wore a white Rehab top, a high waisted Harbison skirt, red Prada sandals and a YSL clutch.  On Instagram, Kae said her look was inspired by Beyonce.  Yeah, we barely recognized her. Are we feelin’ it? 

At The Arc inside the Skylight at Moynihan Station....

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Miss America 1984 Vanessa Williams hit the NYFW scene after receiving an apology from Miss America that was long over due. (Get the deets HERE). She served style and grace in a silver midi dress decorated with black feathers up each side at the Carmen Marc Valvo Women's and Men's Collection S/S 2016.

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“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who is a NYFW regular, also came out to check out the show rocking an oversized denim shirt and her wacky clogs.

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Whoppi hit the front row alongside Iris Apfel where the two chopped it up about fashion, of course.

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Oh look..."RHOA" associate Marlo Hampton was also in the mix.

At another event...

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Baddie alert! Steve Harvey’s wife Marjorie Harvey flexed her runway skills at the Dennis Basso Spring 2016 held at The Arc inside Skylight at Moynihan Station. And she looked amazing, per usual. It's interesting to note, we did not see any professional runway pics of Marjorie, so she likely snapped and posted her own.

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After sashaying down the catwalk, she posed it up with Dennis, Donald Trump's ex wife Ivana Trump and guest.

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"Today" co-host Hoda Kotb was spotted backstage chopping it up with the designer of the hour.

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Fashion editor Andre Leon Talley was seen trekking alongside Vanity Fair correspondent Amy Fine Collins at the Oscar De La Renta presentation.

Meanwhile....

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“Empire” starlet V. Bozeman was tapped to perform for designer Mieka Joi of Rich Girl Candy and “Project Runway” alum Samantha Black’s spring 2016 collection.  And we're OBSESSED with her punk jumper.

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And look who came to support Mieka...her baby daddy/Chicago Bulls baller Derrick Rose. Looks like they have made up (or at least on happy co-parenting terms) as they were all smiles at the event with their baby boy PJ.

Wonder how she feels about those recent rape allegations brought against him by an anonymous chick.

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Beyonce's stylist Ty Hunter and party promoter Legendary Damon was also in the mix.

Fab times!

 

 

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STREET CHIC: Common's Casual Canadian Look + Eric Benet & His Dog In Beverly Hills + Blake Griffin Hits The Club

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We're hitting the streets to check out some of the sexiest fellas in the game: Common, Eric Benet and Blake Giffin.  Get 'em inside....

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Those damn grey sweatpants strike again.

Academy-Award winning actor Common touched down in Canada this week, arriving at the Toronto airport in a white tee (we love a man in a white tee!), loose fitting sweats, grey sneakers and a lightweight jacket.  It's comfortable, casual, and gets you in and out of TSA with the quickness....all while providing eye candy for every woman (and some men) who are just here to watch a man move.

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Why is Common in Canada?  He's at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and we spotted him at The Elgin where we saw him at the premiere of "Black Mass" starring Johnny Depp.  For his evening look, he rocked a tailored suit and chocolate brown lace-ups.

FYI - Common recently wrapped filming Barbershop 3 and Suicide Squad with Will Smith.

 

In California....

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Hmmmmm......obviously Eric Benet is doing the right things with his money.  We spotted him looking like a dandy man of leisure in Beverly Hills yesterday.  He wore a pair of salmon colored slacks, brown loafers, a blue blazer and left his shirt untucked. 

He dined at Il Pastaio with Mohamed Hadid (above), the ex-husband of RHOBH star Yolanda Foster and the father of models Gigi and Bella.

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Eric, who even treats his pup to fancy foods, recently headlined the The 13th annual BB Jazz Festival in Huntington Beach, California.

 

In New York City....

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Unshaven LA Clippers star Blake Griffin headed to the east coast this week where he indulged in NYC's night life and some fashion week parties.  His crew included two mystery females, neither of which which his baby's mama who surprised us all.

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Blake kept his arrival low key rocking a pair of low key sneakers with black jeans and a black tee which he covered with a top-shirt (he rolled up to his elbows). Looks like he's enjoying his off season.

 

 

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Amber Rose Back To Blonde While Blac Chyna Rocks Pink Wiggery + Tyga & Kylie In NYC + Kelis Bumps Around The U.K.

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Besties Amber Rose and Blac Chyna have changed up their looks once again before hitting the L.A. party scene. Meanwhile, Chyna’s ex-fiancé Tyga was spotted with his Kylie Jenner again and a pregnant Kelis was spotted bumping along overseas. Candids inside…

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Well, some of you may be happy to know Amber Rose has ditched the long black curly wig and has gone back to her roots...the blonde baldie. And we're not mad.

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Chick was spotted exiting 1Oak nightclub with her bestie Blac Chyna who debuted her new pink wiggery, ditching the aqua blue she was rocking days earlier. The ladies looked a bit tired after enjoying a night of partying.

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In the coming weeks, the “How To Be Bad B*tch” author will be hosting her "Slut Walk," set to go down in downtown L.A. October 3rd. She has been promoting her women empowerment walk for months on social media.

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On top of her upcoming empowerment walk, she also released a new collection of shades, dubbed "The Bash," affectionately named after her baby boy Sebastian.

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Fab look.

Meanwhile, Chyna's ex...

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Rapper Tyga and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner have hardly left each other's side since coming to the Big Apple for NYFW. The twosome was spotted leaving the SoHo Trump hotel together yesterday. Once inside their ride, T-Raww and Kylie was busy making coupledom snaps on SnapChat.

Soon after...

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The “Stimulated” rapper was seen on his way to 1Oak to perform while Kylie stayed in the hotel. Hmm…we wonder if he had any run-ins with his ex at the club. We’re not sure.

But, we can tell you Tyga surely made his way to the hotel with Kylie as they were busy making more snaps on SnapChat.  We caught the reality star quizzing her boyfriend on her favorite things. He barely got them all right.

Check it:

 

 

 

Overseas....

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The pregnancy glow is looking good on Kelis!

After hitting the stage at the On Blackheath Festival in London, the “Jerk Ribs” singer bumped her way to BBC Breakfast show in Media City, Salford Quays rocking a cute pink top, jeans and a pair of sneakers. She chopped it up with the hosts about her upcoming cookbook "My Life On A Plate."

Kelis will be welcoming a new bundle of joy soon to join her baby boy Knight, whom she shares with her ex-husband Nas.
 

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We are crushing over the 36-year-old’s hair color. The color is poppin’ and she wears it well.

 

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Christina Milian Drops "Do It" Ft. (Ex?) Lil Wayne [Full Audio]

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Guys, Christina Milian just released the full audio of a track called "Do It" that she previewed on her Instagram last night.  It features her (ex?) Lil Wayne and we find the timing quite convenient.  Listen inside...

Less than 24 hours after news suspiciously hit the net that Christina Milian and Lil Wayne may have broken up, the full audio of Tina Turn Up's "Do It" track was released.  The timing seems a bit fishy, as if someone was trying to capitalize off the publicity of an alleged breakup in an alleged relationship.

The press release from Christina's team says, "With rumors swirling about her relationship with Lil Wayne, Christina Milian releases the instantly infectious Marley Waters produced "Do It" with Wayne himself."

Oh?

On the upbeat track, Christina sings lyrics like,"I used to be afraid of them boys like you...that's because I know what type of things you do..."

Her EP Like Me is set to drop October 30.  Until then, check out the track below:

 

By the way, we hear even if the two did breakup, they will still be working together professionally over on Young Money.

 

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INSIDE Kanye West's 2015 NYFW Presentation With Kim, North, Drake, 2 Chainz, Jaden & Girlfriend & More

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Kanye West presented his Yeezy collection at New York's Fashion Week and we've got pics from the front row and backstage with the A-listers who love Yeezus inside....

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Kanye West (shown backstage with his lady Kim) just pulled off the hottest fashion show of the 2015 season, and we've got the view from the inside.  And we use the word "hottest" strictly in reference to his front row attendees. Let's start with arrivals..... 

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Kanye and Kim West (along with adorable daughter North) were spotted heading into Skylight Modern today for his second Yeezy by Kanye West x Adidas collection. 

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A-list rapper and Kanye collaborator Drake arrived to huge fanfare from the crowd.

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Jaden Smith arrived with girlfriend Sarah Snyder, who we've seen him snuggling with at several fashion week events.  We gave you all the tea on her -- and her arrest record -- yesterday.  Peep that HERE.

Live from the Front Row.....

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After Kim provided North with a lollipop to calm her down and keep her occupied (we ALL know she isn't shy about cutting up at a fashion show that she may or may mot want to be at), the very pregnant reality star joined VOGUE's Anna Wintour and her and 'Ye's close friend Riccardo Tisci (of Givenchy).

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Late night talk show host Seth Meyers also nabbed a front row seat, and we also spy mogul Steve Stoute.

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Later, the front row trifecta was photobombed by a few folks.

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We spotted 2 Chainz, Kendall Jenner, Fabolous, Pusha T and Tyga

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Lorde, Courtney Love, Debbie Harry, Michael Stipe, Michael Strahan and Common all seemed pretty impressed and interested in what they were shown.

 

Backstage........

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North posed with her aunts Khloe, Kendall and Kourtney.  They all turned out to support Kylie, who walked in the show.

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Fellow rappers Vic Mesa, Pusha T, Fabolous and 2 Chainz were also on hand to celebrate Yeezy and his second collection.

 

On the runway...

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The season two designs returned to Ye's military-inspired piece, largely presented in nude and neutral palettes.  SOme folks are calling it the Walking Dead Fashions on social media.  Shady.

In fashion speak, this is called a "minimalist aesthetic." But be forewarned......the $$$ will be far from "minimal." 

The presentation was staged as a collaboration with Vanessa Beecroft and began when 5 de facto drill sergeants called out commands to the models, who emerged single file and stood, facing straight forward, in rows.

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For the most part, each outfit was monochrome and reflected the skin color of the model wearing it. Viewers noted that models were arranged by skin tone as well.

For footwear, most wore the Yeezy Duck boot while a few of the female had on high-heeled boots. One lucky male model got to wear a pair of Adidas Yeezy Boosts.

Kanye also debuted a new song during the presentation....we'll bring you the full track later.

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By the way....the second model is Kylie Jenner.  She also walked in Kanye's first show.

 

Peep video from rapper Fabolous: 

 

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And Kanye's final bow....

 

Thoughts?

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The Carters Continue Their Fabulous Family Vacay In Cannes + Martin Lawrence Celebrates Daughter’s 13th Birthday At Magic Kingdom

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Beyonce,Jay Z, Blue Ivy and their camp are overseas on another family vacation. And we’ve got the adorable shots of Blue posing it up for pics. In other family news, Martin Lawrence took his 13-year-old daughter to Magic Kingdom to celebrate her birthday. Come inside for the pics….

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Just another day in the fam's fablous life.

If you’ve been keeping up with the Carters, then you know Beyonce, Jay Z and Blue Ivy are currently overseas enjoying a family vacation fit for royalty. A few days earlier we spottedthe fam along with friends, including Kelly Rowland, Tim WeatherspoonBaby Titan and cousin Angie Beyince, enjoying a boat ride and lunchin' in Capri.

Now, the Carters have jetted off to Cannes, France to extend the family fun as they cruise down the French Riviera. They stopped on Sainte Marguerite island for lunch today.
 

And look who’s taking pages out of mommy's book….

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3-year-old Blue was the absolute cutest as she posed it up in her white dress and little sandals for a few flicks taken by her parentals. She’s already looking like a natural. She IS learning from the best.

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Mama Bey -- rocking a skirt and top we're busy drooling over -- was on her photographer ish snapping it up in a beautiful off-the-shoulder cheetah print dress and brim hat trekking alongside her cousin Angie.

After Blue's mini-photoshoot....

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She held on tight to her mommy as Bey carried her to their next destination. See? Modeling is hard work!

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Hov kept it cordial with the staff on duty on Sainte Marguerite island.

And then...

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They were off to their next destination. Fun times.

Oh...and here a few flicks of them having fun in Italy that recently popped up:

 

 

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Loves it!

Down in Florida....

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Comedian Martin Lawrence was in full daddy-mode to celebrate his daughter Amara’s birthday.

Taking a break from his comedy tour, the funny actor took his daughter to Magic Kingdom park to celebrate her 13th birthday. The whole family is there having a ball at the Walt Disney World Resort. Fun times.

Marty Mar will return to the stage at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu Saturday night.

 

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45-Year-Old Pepa Explains Why She Tumbled Off Stage + Mariah's Goes To (Video Game) WAR

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Mariah is somebody's hero.  We've got her Queen of the Game of War trailer while Pepa explains her huge fall off the stage....

Mariah Carey is replacing Kate Upton as the Queen figure in the Game of War: Fire Age game app.  The company decided to do a little cheesy-meets-testosterone vibe and set the trailer to the music of MiMi's "Hero." 

The first look at how it all turned out is below.  And we're just glad MiMi isn't the damsel in distress.  She's saving lives, y'all! Get the cheesiness below:

In other I'm-determined-to-stay-relevant news:

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This week, a video came out showing Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa face planting off the stage while in the middle of a performance in Brooklyn.  She was trying to hop from stage portion to stage portion and she didn't....quite...make it.

The fall looked NASTY, but Pepa says it's all good and she's just fine over on her Twitter.  Plus, she called in to the Wendy Show today to compare stage falling stories.  Ha!

Check it below:

 

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Lee Daniels Addresses Terrence Howard's Drama In 'The Hollywood Reporter', Dubs Taraji "Meryl Streep Of The Projects"

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In the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, director Lee Daniels opens up about Terrence Howard's legal woes for the first time while Taraji P. Henson reveals the advice she has for her younger co-stars.  Check it all out inside.....along with a fabulous new photospread.

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The BIGGEST television event of the year goes down next Wednesday - the season 2 premiere of "Empire." And while we've read numerous articles about Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, troubled Oscar-nominee Terrence Howard and their very talented supporting cast.....we know very little about the "cast" of folks who write the witty one-liners we quote back to our friends. In the latest issue of THR, the magazine goes inside the writers room, dishing with the wordsmiths about creating those unforgettable storylines.

We also meet execs like Fox TV Group chairman Dana Walden who sheds light on the decision-making that goes into a top show. "For so long, we've had conversations that have ranged from challenging to unproductive with various creative partners about the value of having our shows reflect the audience that watches television. The result is that you can have a big, fat hit."

And in addition to a few quotables from the cast, we'd like to share our favorite anecdote from the writer's room which we hope ends up on Season 2:

A young writer walks into the room and shares: "I think I have something....It's kinda crazy. "Oh, we like crazy," says co-creator Danny Strong, coaxing her along. The writer reveals that her male hairdresser had gone out with his best girl friend and her boyfriend, and at the end of the night the boyfriend took the hairdresser aside and said, "You know, if you wanted to, you could suck my dick. I'm not gay or anything, but you know … it's cool."

The room HOWLED! That's just the kind of stuff that goes on with the "Empire" writers....so you see why Cookie and her crew are so colorful. Peep the full article here in addition to the highlights we've pulled out for you. Also.....enjoy the fabulous photospread. 

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Fox TV Group chairman Dana Walden on Terrence Howard's personal issues:
"Taraji and Terrence are the leads of this show, they are at the center of Empire, and we would never look to displace Terrence from that position,"

Lee Daniels on Terrence's legal woes:"[Terrence] ain't done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all of a sudden he’s some f—in' demon."

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Lee Daniels on Taraji:"Taraji was what I call 'Project Royalty' because in the projects, honey, she is royalty. She was Meryl Streep in the streets; it just took a moment for white America to catch on."

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Taraji P. Henson on her success:"So after however many years I’ve been in this business, I finally have Hollywood's attention."

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Trai Byers on season 2:"We're playing chess this season. Everybody’s storylines involve everybody else's, and we all have agendas."

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Jussie Smollett on using his platform:"You don’t have to have a TV show or a record or followers on Instagram or Twitter to make a difference in the world, but if you do have that, you should definitely use that for good, or else what’s it for?"

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Bryshere Gray on the weirdest thing since fame hit: "Michael Jackson's mother reached out to me a few weeks ago!"

Taraji's advice to Yazz:"I make sure he’s saving his money and getting a business manager. I want him investing in property and art and not in shoes and cars."    

 

Behind the scenes videos....

Watch Terrence Howard on Lucious' love for Cookie + The cast discusses upcoming cameos....

Watch the "Lyon" brothers having fun BTS...

 

 

Photos via Eric Ray Davidson

TOLD YA! Lupita Nyong'o Gets GOLDEN For October 2015 Issue Of VOGUE

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We exclusively broke the news several weeks ago that Lupita Nyong'o was set to appear on the October 2015 cover of VOGUE magazine....and here it is.  Get the Oscar winner's full golden glory inside...

Oh yes!

Lupita Nyong'o is VOGUE's newest cover girl, making her the second black woman to cover the fashion bible in two consecutive months (after Beyoncé covered the September issue)  And to that, we say Yasssss!

Rocking a golden Valentino Haute Couture dress embellished with hardware, laser cuts and shiny red details, Lupita is the epitome of FALL.  By the way, let's not forget that this is Lupita's second VOGUE cover.

Shot by VOGUE photogs MERT & MARCUS and styled by VOGUE stylist Tonne Goodman, the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and The Jungle Book star is bringing the fabness we've come to love her for.

Ahead of her on-stage production she's set to star in called ECLIPSED, Lupita is dishing on fashion, her skin tone and Yale:

On being discouraged to act in Kenya because of her skin tone:“No. It didn’t ring true. I just thought, I need to find another way.”

On attending her first Couture shows:"When you know a dress is handmade, it completely changes the experience of wearing it.”

On her Yale actor education: “Before, I was just going on instinct, but Yale taught me that it’s about giving yourself permission to pretend.”

On mentoring in her home of Nairobi:“I wanted to go back to Kenya with something to say.”

On America vs. Kenya: “I definitely feel there’s a lot of America in me.  The idea that you can be self-made is very vibrant in America. You can do anything that you want to do. That spirit pushes you on. But it took me leaving Kenya to really appreciate the glory of the place. Ultimately.  I will always be a child of Kenya.”

On having a man and eventually children:“This is my conundrum. When I was back in Kenya this past week, I would be driving along with my mother and she would say, ‘That’s a nice school for children’ and look at me like——” Lupita raises her eyebrows as if to say, My mom wants me to have children now. “But I think that will all be determined when I have that moment. When I have that man.”

On Blackness: “As Africans, we don’t grow up with a racial identity. We grow up with cultural and ethnic identity before racial identity. I never used the word black as a child. It was never a thing. When was I ever discussing black? Why?”

On making Brooklyn her new home:“I live alone there. I lie quite low. I take the subway. I do yoga. I meditate.”

You can check out her full cover story over at VOGUE

Lupita, who will also star in Disney's Queen of Katwe soon, flossed in haute couture threads and posed with Picasso throughout her spread.  Here's a taste of her sampling the Fall couture line-up.  It's breathtaking:

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Schiaparelli Haute Couture velvet dress (Shot in the Schiaparelli couture house)

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Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Haute Couture

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Maison Margiela “Artisanal” designed by John Galliano

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Atelier Versace

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Dior Haute Couture silk-faille coat (Shot in the garden of Hôtel Particulier Montmartre)

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Valentino Haute Couture (Shot in Musée Picaso)

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Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda sequined cape

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Chanel Haute Couture (Shot at the Musee Picasso)

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Gaultier Paris

 

Photos: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for VOGUE

FROM FRANCE WITH LOVE -- Beyonce Opens Up Her Personal Stash Of Vacay Pics After Hopping Off The Yacht + Previews "Runnin' (Lose It All)" Single

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Beyonce opened up her personal stash of pics today and we've got some fun flicks from her vacay in France.  Check them out inside....

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The Queen needed a break so she headed to the islands of Capri, Cannes and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat (above) with her family for a little fun in the sun.  We've been keeping up with the Carters for a few days now (see previous vacay post) and now Bey herself is opening up and sharing....

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We're noticing that this French vacay has carried a floral theme.  Flowers in her hair....flowers on her blouse...flowers on her heels.  It's safe to say none of the Carters have allergies. 

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But the floral themed escaped music mogul Jay Z who kept it gully-chic in jeans, sneakers and a t-shirt with a draped button up.

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Little Blue Ivy, whom we spotted resting on the family bodyguard's shoulder, seemed exhausted by at the traveling.  But we're sure she will appreciate all their experiences when she's an adult....

 

More flicks from Bey's Flower Power Moment..... 

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Although she's famously private, Beyonce does share intimate moments on Instagram - like the photo above where she posed with her lady in waiting and heir to the throne.

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And here's another intimate shot. Although we pegged Bey as one of those red-wine drinking moms, it looks like she prefers a glass of bubbly and good laugh while on vacay.  And a soft blanket doesn't hurt either....

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But this might be our favorite Bey and Jay pic.  We can't wait to see the IG memes for this one.  We're gonna caption it, "What chu' talking bout Willis?"

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Hmmm.....you know Jay and Bey can actually sit back on their yacht and discuss whether they want to buy the island they're sailing past.   Must be nice.....

 

And in forthcoming music....

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UK producer Naughty Boy, who rose to fame working with Grammy-winning soul singer Sam Smith, has just released a snippet for a new song with Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin.

According to The Daily Mail, Bey heard the song on YouTube and fell in love with the track, hoping to record her own version. She reached out to Naughty Boy and asked him to remove it from social media so they could perform it together...and here we are.

Now......there's even speculation that Naughty Boy hit it off so well with Jay and Bey that he made be signing with Roc Nation!  It's a win-win for all. Check out the preview here....

 

 

 

Photos via Beyonce's Instagram/Splash/INF

CALLING ALL SOUL LOVERS: Mary J. Blige Is Heading Out On Tour...With Tamar Braxton!

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Two of the biggest sensations in R&B music are linking arms and heading out for a North American tour. Come inside and find out where you can see the Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige hitting the stage with talk show hostess Tamar Braxton.

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The Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige recently announced a 12-date U.S. tour and we've very excited to bring you the dates and the big news about who's joining her.

Mary is going from city to city with a new live show she's dubbed “MJB Live!” which will start in Augusta, Ga. on October 30th and will breeze through Memphis, Florida, New Jersey and Georgia.

Hmmm......if you have a Food Network fetish, you'll notice that Mary is going to be passing through some "good eating" towns.  Good luck to her and her strict diet. We don't think she's had a carb since "No More Drama."

So who'll join MJB? Drum roll please.........

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It's Slay-Tay! With a new season of "Tamar & Vince" coming, in addition to her day job on "The Real" and her currently stint on "DWTS" (by the way...she slayed her Quick Step), Tamar Braxton is ALL over the place.

Because Tay Tay (shown above in a new pic with her newly DISengaged co-host Adrienne Bailon) is dropping her new album Calling All Lovers on October 2nd, the tour will be great support for her latest project. But be forewarned......Tamar won't be at every date.

Check the dates below:

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Are you here for this?!

 

Photos via Tamar's Instagram/Mary's Instagram

Tessa Thompson, Evan Ross & More Attend PEOPLE's Ones To Watch Affair + Mariah Carey, Jaden Smith & More Hit Up Harper's BAZAAR ICONS Event

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Last night, Tessa Thompson, Evan Ross, Mariah Carey, Jaden Smith and more were busy hitting up events on the east and west coasts. Come inside for their fabulous red carpet arrivals…

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Last night, PEOPLE magazine hosted their “Ones To Watch” soiree in West Hollywood to give shine on the young actors and actresses who are climbing their way to superstar status. The Dear White People starlet Tessa Thompson was named as one of the new actresses to “look out for.”

She tapped into her eclectic style with an Emmanuel Ungaro mixed media dress, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes and an Ethan K clutch.

While we’ve been following Tessa since her breakout role in Dear White People, it’s nice to see the YBF chick getting the shine she deserves.

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The 31-year-old SELMA actress dished to PEOPLE that she has been dreaming of becoming an actress since she was a little girl, writing and directing little movies with her father. Now, she’s gearing up to star in a major role in the upcoming boxing thriller Creed, alongside Michael B. Jordan. And it doesn’t stop there. She’s currently filming for two films, a comedy titled War On Everyone and a drama titled Salt Water.

Looking good Tessa!

Another YBF chick you need to get familiar with....

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19-year-old Shanice Williams! This fabulous young lady, hailing from New Jersey, is gearing up to star as Dorothy in NBC’s upcoming musical The Wiz Live!Shanice hopped in line for an open call audition for the role, hoping to get a “learning experience” and that’s exactly what she’ll be getting!

She told PEOPLE, "There wasn't even a moment where I prayed, “God, please let me get this part,' because that seemed impossible.” We are anxious to see the budding actress flex her skills in the upcoming classic tale, alongside Mary J. Blige (Wicked Witch of the West), Queen Latifah (The Wiz) and Uzo Aduba (Glinda The Good Witch). The Wiz Live! is set to premiere Thursday, December 3rd on NBC.

Also on the carpet....

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“Survivor’s Remorse” star Tichina Arnold stepped out in all black last night for the festivities. The hit STARZ show is currently in the midst of its 2nd season and has already been given the greenlight for season 3. Also, Tichina will be guest starring on the new TVOne drama “Born Again Virgin.”

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Hunger Games star and new dad Evan Ross took a break from daddy duty to attend the affair. Why is he looking so much like a certain icon?  Hmph.

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Former “The Game” actor Pooch Hall and his pregnant wife Linda Hall were all smiles on the carpet. The couple is pregnant with their fourth child joining their daughters Djanai and Djaeda, and son Djordan.

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EMMY nominated actress Khandi Alexander, who stars as Olivia Pope’s mom on “Scandal,” was also on the scene showing off in a black dress. If this is what 58 is looking like (she celebrated a birthday a few weeks ago), then sign us up!

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Dear White People star Tyler James Williams, who is best known for his role on “Everybody Hates Chris,” came out to party it up. If you haven’t checked out his and Tessa's flick, it's currently on Netflix.

We will be seeing more of Tyler as he's gearing up to star on on the upcoming series "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders."

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Straight Outta Compton star Aldis Hodge, who portrayed MC Ren in the N.W.A. biopic, flashed his pearly whites on the carpet before heading inside.

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New “Scandal” star Cornelius Smith Jr. (who plays activist Marcus Miller) was dressed to impress on the carpet. SPOILER ALERT! For the upcoming season of “Scandal,” we suspect he will return in a bigger capacity based on BTS pics of him on the set with Kerry Washington from earlier this year. Get our take on what his role may be HERE.

Over on the east coast...

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Remember that “ICONS” fashion fantasy photoshoot for Harper's BAZAAR September 2015 issue, starring Mariah Carey (as Marie Antoinette), Willow Smith (as Hindu goddess Kali) and Oprah Winfrey (as Glinda the Good Witch)? If not, check it out HERE.

To celebrate the fabulous spread, Harper’s BAZAAR put together an event at The Plaza Hotel in NYC last night. And, of course, Mariah Carey was front-and-center to bask in the ambiance.

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Appropriate dress.

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17-year-old actor/rapper Jaden Smith, who has been making headlines over his older girlfriend, hit the carpet last night, likely in support of his sister Willow.

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While on the carpet, he was his usual quirky self snapping pics alongside model Hailey Baldwin.

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"Body On Me" singer Rita Ora put on a sexy display as she sashayed down the carpet.

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And singer Maxwell was looking dapper in a blue tailored suit.

Later...

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The real party popped off with plenty of Belvedere Vodka and Moet & Chandon spirits to toast it up. While MiMi stayed perched on a balcony....

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Rita was busy getting kissy with guests. Fun times.

 

 

Photos: Getty

Chrissy Teigen & Tyra Banks Reveal Their Fertility Issues...And Call Out Folks Who Constantly Ask Women About Having Kids!

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Tyra Banks and Chrissy Teigen have both been going through a similar personal obstacle that they've remained mum about...until now.  Find out what both models and "The Fab Life" co-hosts said about their fertility struggles...

On an upcoming episode of "The Fab Life" (airing September 21st on ABC), models Tyra Banks and Chrissy Teigen discuss their fertility issues.  And they're calling out the people who constantly badger women about "when they're having kids."  Why? because you never know what that woman is going through in order to get pregnant.

Chrissy spoke up revealing that she and and husband John Legend have been trying to get pregnant throughout their 10 year relationship, especially once they got married a few years ago:

"I will say, honestly, John and I are having trouble," Teigen confessed, adding that they've seen fertility doctors. "We would have kids five, six years ago if it'd happened," she added. "But my gosh, it's been a process!"

Chrissy continued, "So, anytime somebody asks me if I'm going to have kids, I'm like, 'One day, you're going to ask that to the wrong girl who's really struggling, and it's going to be really hurtful to them. And I hate that. So, I hate it. Stop asking me!'"

Tyra chimed in with her own issue she's been hiding.  The 41-year-old and her boyfriend and her 50-year-old Norwegian photographer beau Erik Asla have tried to get pregnant, and to no avail.

The business mogul revealed through tears,"When I was 23 years old, I used to tell myself, ‘In three years I'm gonna have kids.' Then I turned 24. ‘In three years I'm gonna have kids.' And then just every single year I kept saying that. And then, after a while it's like, OK, now I want to—and it's not so easy."

Check out the sneak peek below. 

Much respect to these ladies for speaking out on an issue that affects SO many women and couples, yet remains something people are afraid to discuss.

 

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Rihanna Covers NME Magazine, Reveals "R8" Is Not Finished + Aaliyah ‘Tribute’ Perfume Commercial Arrives

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You want R8?  We've got a long-awaited updated on the disc from the artist herself.  Find out what Rihanna told NME magazine inside and watch a commercial for the new Aaliyah tribute perfume.

We've got the best Rihanna update of the summer and it's about her LONG-delayed eighth studio album which the industry has dubbed R8 (but there's no way in hell they'll really name it that, right?).

Anyhow...since "American Oxygen" and "BBHMM" dropped, we've been waiting and waiting like a Heinz Ketchup commercial.....but nothing ever happened. Here's why.....it's just not done.

We learned this from a new piece in NME magazine's inaugural issue. NME is a free weekly that will provide music lovers with inside dish and it's definitely the first time we've heard Rihanna talk about the album delay.

Inside the mag, which launches its first edition on September 18th, before hitting newsstands on Friday, Rihanna shed some light on the process by saying, “To me it’s never done until it’s done,” she tells the magazine. “Until the final moment.”

Adding,

“No matter what I post online, within three comments there’s somebody saying, ‘Where is R8?'” she says. “I could post anything. Nothing else matters. They don’t care about anything but that. But it makes me excited, because I can’t wait to give them something great.”

Riri goes only to lay a bit of the delay onto the shoulders of exec producer Kanye West. “We just have to wait to get back in the studio together,” she shares. “His schedule and mine are totally opposite right now, but I think this month we’ll be back in the studio.”

We hope that both Riri and Kanye have calmed down from all the NYFW excitement and will be able to bang out some music....

Check out the mag cover above and peep the full article here. 

And heading to the market...

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Aaliyah’s mother Diane Haughton and brother Rashad linked with Fragrance company Xyrena for a new perfume named for the deceased singer. “Aaliyah™ by Xyrena. It's the first and only official fragrance dedicated to the Princess of R&B and now there's a new commercial for the scent.

Is the scent authentic? Aaliyah's family thinks so. It was inspired by actual fragrances Aaliyah wore and while it's unisex, it leans more towards the masculine to coincide with her sexy tomboy image.

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Aaliyah by Xyrena has base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and jasmine; middle notes of black pepper, violet and leather; with top notes of mint, lavender and mandarin. It retails for $64 and 5% of the sales price will be donated to The Aaliyah Memorial Fund.  Check out the commercial below:

 

 

 

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North West Appears To Be Totally OVER NYFW + Tyga & Kylie Jenner Jet To L.A. + Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Shop It Up In Beverly Hills

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North West was spotted out with her parents yesterday. And she looks totally over the NYFW madness. Peep her pics and check out flicks of Tyga and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner returning to L.A. and shots of Nicki Minaj and boyfriend Meek Mill on a retail run inside….

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“Daddy, let’s just go home!” That’s what it looks like little North West is thinking in her head.

After her dad Kanye West unveiled his second Yeezy by Kanye West x Adidas collection during a surprise presentation at NYFW yesterday, cutie Nori and her pops were seen making their way inside the Mercer Hotel after the show. North looks like she’s totally over Fashion Week in Big Apple. Look how she's grabbing his face. Ha!

Later...

The Wests headed out to lunch for some spicy Caribbean fare at Negril restaurant in the West Village.  And afterwards, Nori was like:

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She's just  not here for all of the madness.

Meanwhile....

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After hitting up several NYFW runway shows, Tyga and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner (who modeled in her brother-in-law’s show yesterday) jetted back to Calabasas late last night.

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T-Raww and the reality star (who’s currently rocking green tresses) were spotted making their way through LAX airport after hopping off a flight from JFK.

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Kylie did her usual "let me hide my face from the paparazzi" as they made their way to a waiting car to take them home.  We guess her lips weren't all the way drawn on and camera-ready.

Another couple spotted on the run....

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Nicki Minaj, who’s up for 9 awards at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards, and her boyfriend Meek Mill jetted from NYFW to L.A. They were spotted on a retail run yesterday in Beverly Hills.

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The twosome left Barneys NY with a slew of bags. And it appears Meek may have copped himself a new suit or Nicki copped herself a new dress or 5.

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Nicki's back to rocking her signature long black hair with a bang rocking all white with a olive green jacket and her Chanel bag. On Instagram, she teased about a collaboration with R&B crooner The Weeknd when they caught up with one another at the Alexander Wang show days earlier.

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Nicki has also been nominated 5 times for this year's MTV EMAs, including Best US Act, Best Female, Best Hip-Hop, Best Look and Best Collaboration.

 

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HOT MOMS: Model Nicole Murphy Shopping With Daughter Zola In Beverly Hills + Ciara At LAX

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Some of the hottest moms in the game were spotted walking down the streets of Cali yesterday .  See Nicki Murphy and Ciara inside...

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Nicole Murphy, model and mother of 5, consistently rates as one of the hottest women in the game for us.

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We spotted her and her daughter Zola on a stroll through Beverly Hills where they ran a few errands.

One of those errands included a trip to a high-end home furnishings store where Nikki took a few pics.  Is she remodeling?

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In case you missed it, check out her sizzling boxing-themed photoshoot in BOMBSHELL by Bleu. It's one of our fav magazine pictorials of 2015.

Elsewhere in LA...

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Baby Future's mommy, pop starlet Ciara, is finally back on the West Coast after an extended stay in New York City where she performed on "The View," appeared on WWHL and rock the front row of several NYFW shows. 

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Cici, who revealed to the ladies of "The View" that she now calls Seattle, WA home (thanks to Russell Wilson), is in LA to working on some new project.  Most recently, we know she's lent her voice to the soundtrack for Vin Diesel's latest film.  The movie is named The Last Witch Hunter and in the movie trailer ("Awakening") Ciara remakes the classic Rolling Stones song “ Paint It Black” recorded exclusively for the movie.

Check it out.... 

 

 

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SINCE WHEN? T.I. DISTANCES Himself From Iggy Azalea - But She STRONGLY Disagrees, Says They're Still In Business Together!

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Rapper T.I. seems to have cut ties with former protege Iggy Azalea...but it's news to her.  Find out what he said about moving on from their relationship and then see her "shocked" response.

There's some weird -ish going down in the music business right now.  Back in 2013, rapper T.I. would constantly put his neck and reputation on the line to protect his prized-white protege Iggy Azalea...but the tide has turned.   ATTN: Azealia Banks....Iggy just lost her biggest Pit Bull! 

Here's how it started....

T.I. (who has a new album to promote, The Dime Trap) headed over to Hot 97 where he chopped it up with Ebro about his current non-relationship with Iggy.  It seems as though they haven't communicated in MONTHS.  It was news to us.  We began to wonder...does this mean Iggy is one her way out of the music business?  NOPE.  She recently tweeted...

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Back to Tip......

When he got into the Iggy discussion, he revealed that things started going down hill after Azealia Banks feud, which was then followed by Iggy getting "checked" by Q-Tip on Twitter. 

"After I kind of had smoothed it over, like okay, 'What is really meant to be said here is...' Then, after it was cool, you know what I mean, everything was cool, And then they kind of came back and undid what I had just [orchestrated]."

So.....he's saying he would cover Iggy's ass and then she'd get back on Twitter and say some more dumb stuff.  So he had to step away from the situation.....

"I really do feel that they just needed a little more time to adjust, which I feel they can do. They have the talent, they have the charisma… They have all the tools necessary to move beyond those situations."

Even still...he does understand the pressure she is/was under.

"It's hard to be the new kid and the butt of the jokes. It came at a time where culturally in this nation -- and she's not from here -- we were looking for a source to place some pent-up aggression. Some stuff they [Team Iggy] brought upon themselves. In some cases it kind of was just the easiest place to put some pent-up aggression." Watch it below.
 

The foolery starts at (2:16):

And it doesn't stop there.  In a new interview with Billboard, T.I. went on to further clarify stepping away from Iggy but added that her career and brand can recover. "I think that's her decision if she allows it to be damaged. Her actions will determine how much it will be damaged. The ball is still in her court."

But here's the thing, this is all new news to Iggy.  She says that she is still signed to Tip and he shouldn't have aired their dirty laundry without speaking to her first.   

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So......here's what we've figured out.  Iggy is STILL in the music business and has new music dropping.  While Tip isn't directly involved, he still gets a percentage of her success and sales.  Also, we hear have not spoken in months and neither of them can explain where they currently stand with one another.  

Let's see if he gets an invite to the Iggy/Nick wedding...

 

Photo via Getty/Iggy's Twitter

Lupita Nyong’o Talks Secret Talents, Favorite Things & Life In Mexico With VOGUE + ‘The Jungle Book’ Trailer Released

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Not only did VOGUE choose Lupita Nygong’o to slay their October 2015 issue, they also picked her brain with 73 questions giving us even more reasons to love her. Find out a few of her many talents, some of her favorite things and check out the newly released The Jungle Book trailer starring the Kenyan beauty inside….

Today, the stunning Lupita Nyong’o became the second black woman to cover the fashion bible in two consecutive months. And now, the Kenyan beauty is dishing to VOGUE magazine in a cute video interview on a few of her hidden talents, favorite things and the greatest learning experience of her life.

In the clip, we learn Lupita’s favorite beverage is pineapple juice (she said she would love to share a glass with Misty Copeland), her favorite Disney character is Pocahontas and her favorite band of all time is none other than the Temptations.

The 12 Years a Slave actress’ favorite living musician is John Legend and her favorite late musician is the legendary Nina Simone. If she were to ever get a tattoo, she would ink an infinity symbol between her fingers. And if she weren’t an Oscar winning actress, she would be servicing folks with massages as a massage therapist. She loves a wide brimmed hat and her spirit animal is a meerkat.  Ha!

At the age of 32, the Hollywood starlet said her greatest learning experience of her life was moving to Mexico at the age of 16, without her parents. She fluently answered questions in Swahili and Spanish, and she even started hula hooping in a dress AND heels while answering VOGUE’s questions.  The chick's got talent.

Werk!

Check it below:

By the way:

Lupita Nyong’o is starring in the 1967 Disney remake The Jungle Book, alongside Idris Elba. The new trailer was just released…and it is EVERYTHING.

While Lupita isn’t seen in this particular clip, the graphics are incredible. Lupita will voice Raksha ("The Demon"), who is Mowgli's adoptive wolf mother in the film. Sounds interesting. We will definitely be checking this out once it’s released. Peep the trailer above.

The Jungle Book will be released in theaters in April 15, 2016
 

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MUSIC BITS: Willow Smith’s “Why Don’t You Cry” Video + Chris Brown & August Alsina Announce Tour + Fetty Wap’s Debut Album Deets

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In today’s music bits, Willow Smith is back on the music scene with a new video and painted on tears for her track “Why Don’t You Cry.”  Plus, Chris Brown and August Alsina are gearing up to go on tour together and Fetty Wap just announced when he’s dropping his debut album. Deets inside….

 

Free spirited Willow Smith is wise beyond her years, which she credits to the way she was raised by parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. And in her new video, the 14-year-old singer, who is I.D. magazine's"Coming of Age" cover girl, has a powerful message for the youth.

Willow loves to up and drop new tunes out of the sky. And for her newest musical offering, she’s using her platform as a voice for young teens everywhere who are caught between doing what their heart really wants to do verses obeying their parents and respecting their wishes.

In the Nuyorktricity’s Mike Vargas-directed clip, Willow tells a story of a young lady who wants to do music, but her parents are absolutely against it. They feel she could not become successful as an artist and that she must follow their rules. Check out her full synopsis of the video treatment below:
 

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Her step-brother Trey Smith (aka DJ AcE) makes a cameo in the clip. And so does actress Nicole Ari Parker (who stars as her mother) and “Husbands of Hollywood” star Duane Martin (as her dad).  Interesting choice. They resemble her real life parents oddly enough. 

Check it below:
 

In new tour news...

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Chris Brown is extending his “One Hell of A Nite” tour with the help of his homie August Alsina. Breezy’s current leg is scheduled to wrap up on Saturday, September 19th in Concord, Cali. But, fans overseas will soon get a chance to get up close to TWO R&B crooners.

Breezy and August are set to roll into Australia and New Zealand for a string of dates starting in December. Below are the official tour dates/stops:

Dec 9- Perth @ Perth Arena
Dec 12- Melborne @ Rod Laver Arena
Dec 14- Sydney @Allphones Arena
Dec 16- Brisbane @Brisbane Ent. Center
Dec 18- Auckland @ Dec Vector Arena

If you’re near these areas around this time, get your coins together. Tickets start going on sale Monday, September 28th.

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After his highly successful single “Trap Queen” thrust him into the limelight, rapper Wap is set to release his debut album.

The New Jersey native is riding high on his chart toppers “Trap Queen” and “My Way” (featuring Drake). And now he’s ready to release his self-titled full-length debut FETTY WAP, set to drop September 25th.

Since releasing his infections track, Fetty has made some major moves without even releasing a LP. He performed at the MTV Movie Awards, made late night talkshow appearances and nabbed the key to his city of Patterson, NJ.

Check out tracklisting below:

STANDARD EDITION
1. “Trap Queen”
2. “How We Do Things” [feat. Monty]
3. “679” [feat. Monty]
4. “Jugg” [feat. Monty]
5. “Trap Luv”
6. “I Wonder”
7. “Again”
8. “My Way” [feat. Monty]
9. “Time” [feat. Monty]
10. “Boomin”
11. “RGF Island”
12. “D.A.M.”
13. “No Days Off” [feat. Monty]
14. “I’m Straight”
15. “Couple Bands”
16. “Rock My Chain” [feat. M80]
17. “Rewind” [feat. Monty]

DELUXE EDITION
18. “Let It Bang”
19. “For My Team” [feat. Monty]
20. “Whateva” [feat. Monty]

If you’re a Fetty fan, mark your calendars…September 25th.

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Omar Epps (“House”) is joining USA Network pilot SHOOTER in the role of Isaac Johnson, an ex-Marine and former commanding officer of expert marksman Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe, “Secrets and Lies”).  Nice!

2.  We've got a first look at Idris' "Luther" special HERE! STORY

 

 

Photos: CB's IG

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