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BACK IN LOVE: Draya & Orlando Scandrick’s First Pic Together Since Engagement Fiasco

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Well looka here. Draya and her fiancé Orlando Scandrick are all hugged up in their first public photo together since their engagement fiasco. Let’s discuss inside…

“Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Draya and her Dallas Cowboys baller fiancé Orlando Scandrick (who's currently nursing an ACL & MCL injury) are proving to everyone that it’s really real…they’re officially back together.

As you know, Orlando and Draya’s on-again/off-again relationship was all over the “Innanets” when the NFL playercalled OFF his engagement to the reality star just 3 weeks after getting down on bended knee and gifting her with a $400K 6-carat diamond ring. 

When he called it off (in July), he revealed, “In hindsight, it was a poor decision to propose. I am anxious to move on with my life both personal and professionally.” Remember, he allegedly kicked her out of his home.

The following month, it was reported the twosome had worked through their differences and reconciled. Folks started wondering if it was all for show or PR. “BBW: LA” could use the ratings.  Now that they’re back together, it appears they’re ready to put their love back on front street. Orlando shared the above pic with the world.

For the last month or so, Draya has been posting pics/Snaps of her massive engagement ring every chance she gets. Here’s her most recent:

 

 

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We can't front, the ring is STUNNING.

If they're happy, then we're happy for them. Now, they just have to make it down the aisle.

 

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DIOR Queen Rihanna Totally Took Over The DIOR #PFW Show

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Nothing like setting your day off in Paris with head-to-toe Dior.  Check out the brand's frontwoman Rihanna taking over today's Dior Fashion Show in Paris with pinks and furs...

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Rihanna's not new to this Paris Fashion Week thing.  The face of DIOR showed up to the clothing brand's Paris Fashion Week show today in a gorgeous pink Fall 2015 Couture cape-like coat, a Dior snakeskin clutch and black shiny Dior boots that went all the way up to "there."  And it worked.  For Rihanna.

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After posing it up with Sidney Toledano, the President and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, RiRi showed off her gorgeous threads that came complete with a one-sided fur sleeve on the coat:

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Her mother and bestie Melissa Forde were on hand (as well as her little brother Rory who she was pictured with inside).

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Sitting.

She even paused for a selfie from the front row.

Over on her Snapchat, Ri gave her followers a peek at what it takes to get a concoction like this together:

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Only Rihanna.

 

Photos: Wireimage/Tumblr/Snapchat/AP

YBF EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Angie Stone & Her New Look In "2 Bad Habits" Video

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We brought you Angie Stone’s new single “2 Bad Habits.” Now, TheYBF.com has the exclusive premiere of the video, the first visual from Angie’s upcoming DREAM LP. Check it….

Calling all SOUL lovers!

Soul songstress Angie Stone is ready to take over the music scene with a brand new album. The 53-year-old songstress has a new musical project and a new killer bod to match, dropping 75lbs. And we’re loving BOTH.

Last week, we brought you her newest single “2 Bad Habits" and a BTS clip of the upcoming video. Now, we have the premiere of the single’s video treatment.

The Grammy nominated singer is gearing up to release her 7th studio album titled DREAM, which is expected to drop November 6th. Angie has been working in the studio with superproducer Walter W. Millsap III (Beyonce, Mariah Carey& Brandy). She also called up on R&B legend Dave Hollister (Blackstreet) to be featured on a track called “Begin Again.”

If you thought Angie was through with churning out R&B hits, she may prove you wrong.

Check out her brand new video for "2 Bad Habits" that shows a new side of Angie below:

 

Below is the DREAM tracklisting:

1. “Dollar Bill”

2. “Begin Again” ft. David Hollister

3. “Clothes Don’t Make A Man”

4. "Magnet"

5. “Dream”

6. “2 Bad Habits”

7. “Quits”

8. “Think It Over”

9. “Forget About Me”

10. “Didn’t Break Me”

 

Mark your calendars! DREAM drops November 6th.

Big Sean Performed Again For Advertising Week In NYC + Kanye West Is About To Return To the CHI For "808s & Heartbreak" Concert

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Big Sean helped close out Advertising Week with a standing-room only performance of his numerous hits.  See pics and video inside and find out about Kanye West's returning home to give a "808 & Heartbreak" concert.

 

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Last night, VEVO presented Big Sean in concert at NYC's Webster Hall where he closed out Advertising Week 2015 with a bang.  this guy has been on his hustle ever since Dark Sky Paradise dropped earlier this year...and may have even upped his profile with his latest breakups.  Sometimes that's how the cookie crumbles.

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The rapper is currently touring North America and select European cities with his "Finding Paradise" show which includes the hit tracks "IDFWU" and "Blessings."

What's next for Sean? He is heading down to the University of South Florida where he'll headline their "Homecoming Superbull XIX" celebration on Oct. 5th and he's doing a large-scale show at the Joe Louis Arena on Nov. 6th in his hometown, Detroit. 

Watch the crowd go wild for Big Sean last night below:

 

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In other concert happenings....

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Chicago-native Kanye West is returning home to treat residents to an exclusive performance of his ground-breaking album 808s & Heartbreak in its entirety!  The performance will take place November 9th at the United Center. 

While it was meant to be a "one-off" performance, Kanye was so pleased with the L.A. show that he's decided to take it to Chicago for one-night only too.

Last week, Yeezy performed the entire 2008 album at the Hollywood Bowl in LA, bringing out special guests Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, and Mr. Hudson.  So we have a feeling that homecoming performance is going to be ON ONE.

We're not sure who he'll bring out in Chicago....but it should be interesting. Check out two Hollywood Bowl clips below:

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. Laurence Fishburne is set to play Nelson Mandela in "Madiba," a miniseries for BET by the late South African hero’s grandson Kweku Mandela. Story.

 

Photos/vVdeo via Jillyoo/JessJthomas/angelicerrrr/Getty

DO WE BELIEVE IT? Real-Life WAR At EMPIRE -- Taraji P. Henson & Terrence Howard ALLEGEDLY Clashing On "Empire" Set?!

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Is the set of "Empire" becoming a war zone for Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson and her troubled co-star Terrence Howard?  One insider claims the two can't stand each other.  More inside...

While Taraji P. Henson famously lobbied Lee Daniels to hire Terrence for the lead role on "Empire," one insider claims the two are not getting along.

The source opened up toIn Touch magazine, revealing Taraji and Terrence constantly bicker back and forth, and it makes everyone on set uncomfortable.  The relationship has become sour, allegedly.  According to the source:

“It’s gotten so bad that Taraji can’t be on set for more than 30 seconds without staring daggers at him,” the source said. She’s irritated by the pompous, bigheaded braggart that Terrence has become.”

While Taraji and Terrence have been close friends since their Hustle & Flow days, insiders say the success of the show might be getting the best of Terrence.  And ya'll know Terrence has anger issues and doesn't do well around powerful women!

“In the beginning, Taraji was the key supporter and apologist for his behavior.  But as his arrogance increased, she began to get annoyed."

Within all this rumor and speculation, it's also being alleged that "Empire" producers think tension between Taraji and Terrence will “prompt some amazing, volatile scenes between them. The animosity is working to the show’s advantage.” #Messy

Meanwhile, Taraji’s rep shot down any reports that she and Terrence are beefing.  In fact, the rep says the two “are the best of friends and professional colleagues … always." 

Do we believe it?  Or are rumors like this expected to be concocted when a hit show has an ensemble cast?

By the way....."Empire" suffered its first ratings drop this week.  After 13-episodes of consecutive growth, Wednesday's episode pulled in a lower 13.7 million viewers (a 12% drop from last week's debut). 

Still, 13 million is nothing to scoff at.  Boo Boo Kitty and co. don't have anything to worry about. The execs at FOX still seem pleased with how this situation is rocking....

 

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Jaden Smith's Older Girlfriend Pulls Trashy Courtroom Stunt! (Plus Dad Will Smith Drops First Verse In A Decade!)

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Jaden Smith's older girlfriend Sarah Synder has a trashy persona.  So THIS is who Jaden chooses as his girlfriend? Sighs…

 

More deets inside….

17-year-old Jaden Smith may need to be sat down by his parents (or someone he respects) to talk to him about his taste in women. We told you a few weeks ago that he has a new girlfriend, a 19 (possibly 21)-year-old named Sarah Snyder. The twosome seem madly in “puppy” love, getting kissy on the front row during a show at NYFW and being spotted getting cozy with one another around NYC together. But, it appears this Sarah isn’t the “ideal” girlfriend.

We told you previously the chick was reportedly arrested for allegedly stealing a $16,000 Hermes bag from a high-end boutique in Katonah, New York back in February of this year. She was arrested in June of this year for the theft and we showed you her mugshot. She’s reportedly facing one count of third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony.

Now….fast forward to this week when the chick got a t-shirt made with her mugshot on the front. But get this, she decides to WEAR the shirt to a court appearance in connection with the Hermes bag theft! She showed up at a courthouse in Bedford, New York on Wednesday looking like this:

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She posted the picture above with the caption “56 nights,” in reference to Future’s mixtape following his DJ, DJ Esco, spending 56 nights in jail in Dubai for possession of marijuana. Guess she’s a Future fan. But, what does Jaden think about this?

Entertainment Tonight caught up with Sarah’s attorney, Robert Schuster, to find out why she wore the trashy t-shirt to court and he said,

“My clients are free to express themselves in any way that they choose, and I do not advise them one way or the other on availing themselves of their First Amendment privileges."

These KIDS and their entitlement.

Her attorney claims his client, who often posts risque pics on social media, is innocent because she wasn’t even in New York at the time of the alleged theft and that she deserves an apology. Hmph.

Hmm...we certainly wonder what Will & Jada Pinkett Smith think about all of this. And we wonder if Jada even knows what’s going on since she’s busy hitting up shows at Paris Fashion Week.

Things that make you go HMMM....

BONUS:

Jaden's dad Will Smith dusted off the mic to hop on a new track with a Colombian dance group. Big Will hopped on the remix of Bomba Estéreo's "Fiesta" after hearing the track during a trip to Colombia. He got in contact with the group, asked to hop on the song and viola!

Take a listen above.

Photos: Sarah's IG

Kanye & Travis Scott Woo Buyers At Paris Showroom + Marjorie Harvey Serves Up Major BODY At Dior Show

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Marjorie Harvey has descended upon Paris Fashion Week, and so has Kanye.  Check out what the fashion lovers are serving inside....

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OK, serve body then Mrs. Harvey!  The soon-to-be 51-year-old (her birthday is next week!) donned this hot patterned skin tight catsuit to roll into the Dior show today for Paris Fashion Week.  She always serves fashion, but this much bawwdy is a rarity.  We're not mad...

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She flossed her full look, complete with a cute leather jacket, before stepping out to kick it front row with the likes of Rihanna and others. 

Chick doesn't miss a fashion week in any country it seems.  When your husband is a multi-millionaire mogul, she may just figure, why not?  She'll get to the typical wife-of-a-mogul charity organization duties in her own time...

As for Chi-Town native Kanye West:

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He was spotted at his Yeezy Collection showroom in Paris today where he opened the doors to woo a few buyers who are in town for Fashion Week.  His homie and GOOD Music labelmate Travis Scott tagged along too.  By the way, our paparazzi sources tell us Travis went out in Paris with Rihanna last night, but they managed to escape being pictured together.

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Yesterday, Travis was with Yeezy on the front row of the Vetements fashion show.

And today...

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Yeezy popped up at the Dior show snapping a selfie with a fan.

Last night, Jada Pinkett Smith put on her casual clothes to hit the town in Paris after a long day of rocking couture and custom gear at the many fashion shows.  Get her looks HERE.

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Always fab, even in a white tee and jeans.  Werk!

 

Photos: Splash/Instagram/Marjorie's IG/@bound2west

WHO'S THIS: Rick Ross' Fiancé Lira Galore AND Alleged Side Chick Respond To Recent Cheating Rumors

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Rick Ross is involved in another cheating scandal, but this time the women are speaking out.  Get the deets on Rick's latest triangle inside...

 

Rick Ross is engaged to fiancéeLira Galore...but is he still playing the field in Miami?  He was recently spotted in a "Club" video standing very close to a young woman who seemed really into him. Of course...she also posted the video on Instagram.  Like any chick trying to get her 15 minuts would do...

Then it got messy....

The young lady, who goes by @SooPrettyJas (Jasmine) on Twitter, says she was dragged on social media and called a "side chick" after the video went up. She tweeted,

"Everybody so quick to make up stories. Rick Ross is the homie. I promote and we get money. Go download 'Black Dollar' while you be messy. That's it, that's all, the end. Get over it."

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But the dragging continues...

There is also a mysterious video of what appears to be a woman in Rick's either home or hotel room. The video is dark and the camera is shaky so we aren't sure what's it's about....but...

 

Back to the alleged side chick.....Rick's fiancee posted a response on IG saying she's not worried about the situation....because she hasn't seen receipts.

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Yes, she quoted Blac Chyna.  This is where we are now.

Since Lira doesn't seem too concerned.....we aren't bothered either.  No story here.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Insiders say Lauryn Hill is very close to finishing her follow-up to The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. Story.

2.  A female customer went to T.I.'s ATL eatery Scales 925 and suffered a breakdown.  She was so out of control, cops had to come and restrain her in a gurney. Story.

3.  Former Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers is divorcing her husband of 25 years,  U.S. Rep. John Conyers. Story.

 


O’Shea Jackson Jr. Has A Girlfriend Who's Being Accused Of BASHING Dark Skinned Women…But We’re Not Buying It

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Well ladies, if you were crushing on O’Shea Jackson Jr. and hoping to get a chance with the sexy actor, you’re out of luck (for now). He has a girlfriend. And she’s already involved in social media messiness after being accused of bashing dark skinned women on Twitter. Peep their coupledom pics and get the deets inside..

Ladies!

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If you’ve been crushing on Straight Outta Compton actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. we have some news to share with you. You’re not going to like it, but the sexy star is off the market. Yea, we know. Ugh!

O’Shea, the son of Ice Cube, is dating a woman named Jackie Garcia, or at least, that’s what she’s going by on Twitter. We’re not sure how long the two have been dating, but based on the pictures she has posted on her timeline, the twosome seem pretty serious...

Case in point: O'Shea spent last Christmas with his girlfriend and her family:

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He showers her with sweet gifts:

 

 

And he loves getting kissy with her:

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Not only that, he has no problem expressing how he feels about her:

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Not sure why she felt the need to share this, but we can charge that to her being of this digital age...where you have to post it so you know it's real. Speaking of online activity.....

We came across an alleged tweet of Jackie’s where she totally bashed dark skinned women. It all started when she first tweeted:

 

In an ALLEGED screenshot captured by another site, Jackie responds to a follower saying, “Ugly, dark and dumb. You mad Shea don’t like your type? [laughing emoji]” Chile....

We checked out her official account and the account of the person she ALLEGEDLY made this comment to and it’s no =where in sight. We're not sure if it was deleted or if it was photoshopped (quite likely). Let’s HOPE it was never posted in the first place…because that's definitely not be a good look.

 

So...we'll be keeping an eye out on these two. O'Shea has yet to post any pictures of her on his social media accounts.

 

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LOVIN' MY MANE? Jill Scott Beelines To LAX Rocking Her Natural Hair

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Jill Scott was spotted making a beeline into LAX to catch a flight the other day.  Check out our fave rocking her natural hair inside...

Jilly is off to her next spot and was spotted catching a flight put of L.A. recently.  The "Golden" beauty was spotted rocking her natural coif and her twa (teeny weeny afro) along with plenty of reading material for the plane ride.

She tweeted out the Ta-Nehisi Coates book yesterday saying,"I'll be reading this forever. So thoughtful. So clear minded."

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Next up for Jill:  She's performing a make-up concert to promote her new Woman album at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga after having to cancel the original August 28th date.

Are we feelin' her look?

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YOUNGINS: Ava Dash & Yara Shahidi Party With TEEN VOGUE + Willow Smith Goes Grunge While Partying In NYC

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The YBF teen set spent Friday night out on the town on both coasts.  Check out cuties Yara Shahidi, Ava Dash and Willow Smith inside...

Two of our fave 15-year-olds, "blackish" star Yara Shahidi and Dame Dash& Rachel Roy's model daugher Ava Dash, turned up with TEEN VOGUE last night for the mag's Young Hollywood party in L.A.

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While her hit ABC show just returned to the air for season 2 as part of TV's fall lineup, Yara's already becoming a Hollywood starlet.  And we love it.  Her style is super cute (and age appropriate) as well, which we can partially credit to her on-screen mom Tracee Ellis Ross.

She often says she takes style cues from the 42-year-old hottie.  We know Tracee's style influence can never lead you wrong.

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She caught up with dancer Maddie Ziegler from "Dance Moms," Mackenzie Foy from Twilight, her ABC colleague Nolan Gould from "Modern Family" and more.  The youngins were all on hand to celebrate Teen Vogue's 13th Annual Young Hollywood Issue. 

Loving your curls AND your straightened hair Yara!

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Ava Dash threw her hair up in a bun and flossed that flawless young face of hers at the party.  She's a budding model, so she's the perfect face for her mom, designer Rachel Roy, to use for her clothing line.

Ava rocked a Rachel Roy collection zip front skirt, a Jean Paul Gaultier top with her Azzedine Alia shoes.  Cute!

Across the country in NYC, Willow Smith bundled up in her flannel jacket (it's Nor'easter weather this weekend on the east coast!) and headed to the Vitaminwater and The Fader's "HYDRATE THE HUSTLE" #uncapped concert series:

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She and her older brother Jaden are becoming identical twins these days.  The 14-year-old recently put her modelesque looks to use and signed to a modeling agency, so we expect to see some gorgeous shots of the star soon.

 

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PARIS TAKEOVER: Rihanna Goes To Lunch DRIPPING In Dior + Zoe Kravitz Wears See-Thru To Walk In Balenciaga Show + Marjorie & Steve Harvey's French Kisses

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Because Paris is for fashion...and lovers...find out what Zoe Kravtiz, Rihanna and The Harveys are up to in the City of Lights...

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Hello gorgeous!  Rihanna is the face of the House of Dior for a reason.  When she rocks it, she rocks it head to toe and does so flawlessly.

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The pop diva was spotted hopping out her private car and heading to the Dior boutique on Avenue Montaigne and then lunch at L'Avenue with the Dior President and CEO Mr. Toledano.  She rocked a flirty pink Christian Dior button-front ruffled hem dress, a matching pink Christian Dior monogrammed purse, Dior shades and a killer pair of Dior pumps for her day out in Paris today.

On a side note, shout out to her cute bodyguards...

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The look is giving us a sporty chic vibe, and we love it. 

RiRi is fresh off hitting the front row of the Dior Paris Fashion Week show Friday with her whole fam.  Fab times.

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Late last night, Zoe Kravitz popped up in the Balenciaga show for Paris Fashion Week.  She was a surprise model for chief designer Alexander Wang for his last show as Creative Director of the brand.

She rocked head to toe see-thru white lace, including the slippers, as she fit right in with the models on the runway.   The Divergent Series and Dear White People star called walking in the major show "fun."

Check out the video she posted video below:

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Oh yes. While Marjorie Harvey was getting in her personal photoshop before heading out to the Elie Saab show, she got in some 'french kisses' with husband Steve Harvey.  Adorbs!

Y'all know Marjorie is a Fashion Week queen...in every country it seems. So expect more pics from her soon...

 

Yesterday after the Paris shows:

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Jada Pinkett Smith went to grab a little nosh with Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing and Kris Jenner.  We can only imagine how that dinner went down...

 

Photos: Marjorie's IG via Rob Ector/Zoe's IG/Getty/Splash/INF

OBAMA LOVE -- Our Fave Couple Is Celebrating 23 Years Of Wedded Bliss!

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This twosome hands out lessons on black love - and all-around true love -- daily.  And that is why we love them.  Celebrate The Obamas' 23rd wedding anniversary inside...

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been the picture perfect example of unconditional love throughout their time as the nation's First Couple.  From the swoon-worthy looks and accolades Mr. O gives his wife to the constant support Mrs. O gives right back, we love to see it all.

Mr. President tweeted out the picture above today saying:

Twenty-three years and still going strong. Here's to many more. #HappyAnniversary

Awww.

One of our fave swoon worthy quotes from Mrs. O speaks volumes:

"One of the things that attracted me to Barack was his emotional honesty. Right off the bat he said what he felt. There are no games with him—he is who he appears to be. I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way."

Yes!

Check out our fave pics of the power duo from this year in the gallery below. 

Happy anniversary!

Future Saves Howard Homecoming + Janet Jackson Cancels VEGAS Shows

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Future just saved Howard's Homecoming.  Deets inside, plus Janet Jackson is cancelling her Vegas shows.  Yep, already.

Hurricane Joaquin was about to ruin Howard University's entire Homecoming weekend....until Future Hendrix rolled into town.   The annual Yardfest that tons of college students (and everyone else) make the pilgrimage to D.C. to attend was rained out yesterday.  But Future's, who performed a sold out show Thursday night in D.C. to kick off the festivities, DJ Esco still rocked the stage in the torrential downpour.

 

 

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Then last night, amidst news that the annual Homecoming parade would be cancelled Saturday, Future himself rocked ECHOStage in D.C. with a second sold out show.  Looks like he's the new king of HU homecoming.

Peep the videos below:

 

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Speaking of cancellations:

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Janet Jackson is already chopping dates from her performance schedule.  The R&B/Pop comeback queen dropped her new Unbreakable album on Friday and it shot straight to #2 on iTunes.  But it wasn't all good news.

Ms. Jackson told media that she would be nixing her October 9th and 10th dates at Planet Hollywood in Vegas, citing vocal issues and needing to rest her voice.

As for what will happen now, it doesn't seem she will be making up those dates.  Instead, she has a previously scheduled May 14th Vegas date on her Unbreakable tour that will move to a new venue that can hold 20,000 fans.  CBS reports:

Live Nation Entertainment said Thursday that ticketholders will be refunded and have the first chance to buy tickets for the May 14 performance. Tickets go on sale Oct. 16.

The move is a loss for Caesars Entertainment Corp., which owns the venue at Planet Hollywood that features regular performances by Britney Spears and soon Jennifer Lopez.

Are there really vocal issues at play, or would Janet rather play for a larger audience and venue than play three smaller not-yet-sold-out dates?

Either way, we're still here for the comeback.

 

Photos/Video: FameFlynet/Instagram

WALK IT OUT: Amber Rose & Many Supporters March In Her SLUTWALK + EJ Johnson Scopes Out New Furniture

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Amber Rose's SlutWalk went down today in L.A. with several thousand supporters and Amber standing up for her anti-slut shaming cause.  Get the pics inside, plus EJ Johnson walking around L.A. dropping dollars on some luxury furniture...

Say what you will about Amber Rose, but chick is physically standing up for her pro-woman cause....with thousands of supporters in tow.  And that, we do support.

Before she headed out to march against slut shaming today in Los Angeles, the model and ex-wife of Wiz Khalifa revealed to Hello Beautiful what inspired her to take on the cause.  It all stems from bad memories from high school:

“Because a lot of boys liked me, that obviously made me a whore. If I had a lot of male friends, people would assume I was having sex with them.” After growing tired of defending herself, she reached a breaking point. “It was like, let them say whatever they want to say, I’m just going to go on with my life. I stopped caring and I know that’s a difficult place for women to get to but I can be the mentor and advocate for them to look up to. My slut-shaming is on a whole different level than the average girl.”

Check out pics of Amber, her manager Nick Cannon, and supporters carrying signs and making their presence (and their cause) known today.  Interestingly, Instagram removed several of the pics from the social media site due to the pics "not meeting community guidelines."  The supporters marched on and posted away to challenge societal rules about women's bodies and women not being judged for what they wear:

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Also in attendance besides Nick Cannon -- Amber's mom, Janet Mock and comedian Amanda Seales.

Check out Amber telling her story to the crowd. She broke down in tears talking about what has happened to her in the past from high school on, and she also forgave Kanye and Wiz.

Elsewhere in L.A., EJ Johnson was also spotted walking around for a cause.  The cause of spending money:

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He was spotted out with his "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" co-star Roxy Sowlaty, who is also an interior designer, hunting for new luxury furniture. The twosome hit up the J.Alexander store on Robertson Blvd before heading to lunch.

Fun times.
 

 

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So...Future & Blac Chyna Are A Thing Now?

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We're not sure when it happened...but it's happening.  Find out about Future and Blac Chyna allegedly hooking up inside...

After Future sold out two shows Thursday and Friday night in D.C. and pretty much saved Howard Homecoming, he hit up a HU Homecoming party at The Park at 14th, hosted by Diddy and Kenny Burns, Friday night.

TMZ posted pics of him with an interesting person in his entourage...Blac Chyna.

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In the videos below (posted by Diddy and Chyna's friend Treasure), you can see both of them as well:

 

 

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The twosome was spotted huddled together in the back of the club with the rest of Future's crew.  The site also says sources told them the two left together around 4AM. A few hours after the pics got out, Future posted the below:

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Oh? 

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But that's not all.  We saw video of Chyna on the set of Future's new video that he shot in Miami last week as well.

 

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So, could they just be hanging out in multiple cities as platonic friends?  Sure.  Is it likely?  We'll let you answer that.

By the way, we noticed about a week ago Blac Chyna posted this when Drake& Future dropped their What A Time To Be Alive mixtape:

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And then there's this:

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Folks have been wondering why Blac Chyna wasn't at her bestie Amber Rose's SlutWalk that she's been helping her promote for months.   Chyna posted the above message a few hours ago.  But then oddly deleted it when people started asking if her "work" had anything to do with hanging around Future this weekend.

Neither Future nor Chyna have posted pics together or commented about each other.

 

Photos: Instagram/TMZ

The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Fetty Wap & Rihanna Land 2015 American Music Awards Nods + Taye Diggs Reunites With Morris Chestnut On "Rosewood"

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We've got breaking news about the 2015 AMA nominations and deets about Taye Diggs linking up with Morris Chestnut for a few episodes of "Rosewood."  More inside....

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Earlier this morning on "Good Morning America" both Joe Jonas and Charlie Puth appeared live to announce the nominees for the 2015 American Music Awards.

So how did our favorite YBF stars do?  The Weeknd stepped up to the plate with five nominations (tied with others for the second most after Taylor Swift wholeads the pack with 6 nods -- surprise surprise)!  Meanwhile, rapper Nicki Minaj followed right behind him with 3 nods and Chris Brown, Drake, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa and Rihanna each got 2 nominations. 

On a sidenote, we've just learned that The Weeknd is the first performer named for the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion show (airing on Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS).

The 2015 American Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in L.A. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. on ABC with Jennifer Lopez as host. While you can check out the complete list of categories and nominees at the AMAs official website, here's a shortened list: 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Luke Bryan/Ariana Grande/Maroon 5/Nicki Minaj/One Direction/Ed Sheeran/Sam Smith/Taylor Swift/Meghan Trainor/The Weeknd

 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL'S

Fetty Wap/Sam Hunt/Tove Lo/Walk the Moon/The Weeknd

 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth – "See You Again"/Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – "Uptown Funk!"/Ed Sheeran – "Thinking Out Loud"/Taylor Swift – "Blank Space"/The Weeknd – "Can't Feel My Face"

 

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR UN-LEASHED BY T-MOBILE

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth – "See You Again"/Rihanna & Kanye West feat. Paul McCartney – "FourFiveSeconds"/Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – "Uptown Funk!"/Skrillex & Diplo feat. Justin Bieber – "Where Are Ü Now"/ Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar – "Bad Blood"

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP

Drake/Fetty Wap/Nicki Minaj

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP

J Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive / Drake – If You're Reading This It's Too Late / Nicki Minaj – The Pinkprint

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

Chris Brown / Trey Songz / The Weeknd

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

Beyoncé / Mary J. Blige / Rihanna

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B

Chris Brown – X / D'Angelo and The Vanguard – Black Messiah / The Weeknd – Beauty Behind the Madness

 

TOP SOUNDTRACK

Fifty Shades of Grey / Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 / Pitch Perfect 2

 

In other big reveals...

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Fox's hit series "Rosewood" just got some added star power.  The new series, which is led by actor Morris Chestnut, has recently booked Broadway star Taye Diggs for a recurring role. Of course, it's not our first time seeing the chocolate duo together on the screen as Taye also played Morris' best friend in The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday.  

According to USA Today, Taye will join Rosewood, which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT for a multi-episode story arc starting in November. Luckily....we've got deets about his character.  He'll play Dr. Mike Boyce, "a world-renowned infectious disease doctor based in Miami and the longtime best friend of Dr. Beaumont Rosewood (play by Morris)," the city's top private pathologist. Taye's character will also have some sort of romantic chemistry with Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz).

Congrats to Taye!  We hope at some point the two best friends have a gym scene...shirtless.  It's essential to the storyline.  Whatever the storyline may be...

 

 

Photos via Taye's Instagram/Rihanna's Instagram

QUEEN OF THE EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson Is Drop Dead Gorgeous On ESSENCE Magazine’s November 2015 Cover

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The Queen of the Lyon’s Den has arrived…again. Peep Taraji P. Henson’s HOT new ESSENCE magazine cover inside…

She's adding another slay worthy cover to add to her collection of fabulous covers thus far. “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson is doing it again.

The 45-year-old stunna is gracing the cover of ESSENCE magazine’s November 2015 issue and chick is SMOKING hot. Taraji gets her "smize" on in a black long sleeved black Fausto Puglisi dress accented with beading and slits to the high heavens for just the right amount of sultriness.

The Oscar nominated actress has put in the groundwork and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of her labor. Inside the magazine, the classically trained actress dishes on her newfound stardom (although she has been putting in work way before “Empire”) and how she hopes her work will one day be studied by other budding actors and actresses. She said,

“Even though people are just now finding me as Cookie, thank God for Netflix because people are so moved by my performance they’re like, ‘Where has she been?’ I’ve always said I want to do the type of work that people study.”

She then touched on the reality tv star craze. While reality tv has its own lane, Taraji warns those in that world to not get it twisted when trying to get their foot in true acting. She said,

"These kids are thinking they can do reality TV and come and do this craft that I studied, sweated and grinded," says Henson. "People forget it's a craft because it's so pop now...Can they make me believe the words coming out of their mouth?"

Bloop!

You can grab Taraji’s issue with her full interview when it hits newsstands October 16th.

 

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Halle Berry Strolls Through Melrose With Mom + NeNe & Gregg Leakes Wine & Dine In Hollywood + Jill Marie Jones Spotted In NYC

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We’ve got candids of Halle Berry spending time with her mom, NeNe and Gregg Leakes dining in Hollywood and Jill Marie Jones making rounds in NYC. Pics inside…

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Mommy and me!

We normally see Hollywood veteran Halle Berry out and about with her family on mommy duty. But it’s always nice as an adult to spend some quality time with your own mom. And that’s exactly what the 49-year-old actress was busy doing yesterday.

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The now former "Extant" star and her mom Judith Ann Hawkins took an afternoon stroll in Melrose for a little retail therapy and fine dining. They both looked totally comfortable and laid back.

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In television news, Halle Berry's summer sci-fi series “Extant” has been cancelled after two seasons. But, don’t fret…Halle’s already booked a new gig. She’s set to executive produce a new legal drama for CBS alongside Steven Spielberg.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the new show is tentatively titled Legalease and will center around “a biracial lawyer from Chicago who follows a case to New Orleans, where she finds herself partnering with a good ol’ boy white attorney while working in a justice system that will ultimately expose the biases that society harbors.”

Interesting. No word yet on if Halle will star in the series.

Eleswhere....

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After getting her nails done with her man by her side, NeNe Leakes and her hubby Gregg Leakes hit up West Hollywood for a cutesy dinner date.

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The former “RHOA” star and her hubby was spotted making their way inside celeb go-to hotspot Craig’s restaurant to dine on some American cuisine. Yum.

A few days ago, NeNe taped a segment for an upcoming episode of "Lip Sync Battle." We wonder if she chose to lip sync "Tardy for the Party." Ha!

On the east coast....

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Well here’s a surprise. We don’t see former "Girlfriends" starlet Jill Marie Jones much, but she was spotted making her rounds in the Big Apple yesterday. The YBF chick stepped out to hit the promo trail for her new horror comedy series “Ash vs. Evil Dead.”  She's STILL super fab.

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Chick chopped it up about the upcoming series on a panel held at at the AOL Studios. The new series is kicking off on the scariest day of the year, October 31st at 9pm ET on STARZ. Hmm...Jill in horror series? We're intrigued.

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SNATCH DAT WAIST BACK! Keke Wyatt & Coko Clemons Drop The Pounds & Flex Their Newly Trim Bods!

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Songstress Keke Wyatt and SWV frontwoman Coko Clemons have both been following some serious workout routines and their results are in!  We're giving them 10's!  Check out the ladies flaunting their bods inside...

Some folks go to the gym to get their bods ready for the summer....not the R&B divas.  "If You Only Knew" singer Keke Wyatt and SWV-lead singer Coko Clemons got their bods in shape for the winter! 

And since the snow hasn't started to fall just yet....they've still for a few moments to show off their good works in skimpy shorts, bikini tops and sports bras.  Feast your eyes on their accomplishments....

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Ummm....ya'll do remember that Keke has 8 kids right?  With the most recent kiddie being born earlier this year?  Yep.

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We guess it's safe to say Keke isn't working on a gospel album with these new promo pics, but she does look fabulous.  She had her 8th child a few months ago and she is truly the definition of a #snapbackqueen.

We've also learned from Keke's team that she's dropping a single at the end of the month and has plans to release an album at the top of 2016. We miss your voice Keke!

 

And here's another....

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Coko Clemons recently turned 45 years old and she's in the best shape of her life!  Coko, who once-tipped the scales at 202, credits her hubby Mike and bandmate Taj George with her new commitment to healthy living and working out.

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You'll recall, Coko underwent a tummy tuck (along with Lelee getting a butt lift) that we saw play out on "SWV Reunited." Coko has put in the WORK to take off more and keep it off. She touted her success on Instagram saying,

I'm so freaking proud of MYSELF!!!! This weight loss journey has not been easy but I REFUSE to QUIT!!! I've lost even more weight since I filmed the "Ain't No Man" video & I still have a ways to go. At 45 years young it's a lot harder to lose weight & can be frustrating! But God knows I want this, so I'm FOCUSED!! Never thought I'd put on a pair of shorts in public but today is a new day...I DID THAT!!! My heaviest was 202lbs...I don't want to be that person again! So I will keep fighting til the end!! I ran 4 miles today!! ME???? OMG!!! I surprised myself!!! I'm happy as HELL!!! Working out is great but eating plays a big part as well!! 

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Coko, Lelee and Taj are prepping for their next album, aptly titled Still.  Looking fab ladies!

 

 

Photos via Coko Clemons Instagram/SWV Facebook/Alex D Rogers

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