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DIVORCE CALLED OFF! L.A. Times Writer Goes IN On Kardashians Over Lamar Odom’s SAD Reality + Odom’s Aunt Reveals He Took A Few Steps

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As Lamar Odom is on a lot of people’s minds right now, one L.A. Times writer vents exactly how he feels about the Kardashian Circus Show that ensued once they took his bedside in Las Vegas. Find out what he said and get the latest deets on his progress -- and his divorce -- inside….

This past week, we (along with the rest of the world) have been closely monitoring the latest developments in the Lamar Odom “overdose” situation. It’s quite sad and very unfortunate how he went from a NBA superstar to being found unconscious in a brothel and later fighting for his life. 

Today it was annoucned that the divorce Khloe Kardashian filed for back in 2013 and both Khloe and Lamar finalized this year.  The paperwork sat in a judge's stack of papers unprocessed.  So, the divorce TECHNICALLY was never legally finalized.  Now that Lamar and Khloe seem to have reunited over this latest tragedy, the twosome had their divorce lawyer enter a petition to call the whole thing off.

TMZ reports:

Khloe and Lamar have jointly gone to court to dismiss their divorce case, because they want to stay husband and wife ... TMZ has learned.

Khloe's lawyer Laura Wasser went before a judge Wednesday morning, asking a judge to withdraw the papers they both signed to end their marriage. The file was sitting in a pile waiting to be processed and signed by a judge. 

The judge granted Wasser's request and the file is now dead.

Chile...

That brings us to this.  L.A. Times writer, Bill Plaschke, is putting things in perspective from his point of view and basically saying what many folks have been thinking: The Kardashians are once again capitalizing on Lamar. In so many words, “the basketball star never stood a chance against the Kardashians.”

In his column, Bill reflects on Lamar’s loyalty and humility and how he has such a sweet soul. But he also discussed how those good qualities about him ultimately aided in his downfall once he hooked up with the Kardashin Klan.

When talking about his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian and her family jetting to his bedside in Las Vegas, he explained,

Suddenly, all the prayers weren't only for Odom, but for the poor Kardashians and all their pain, reality's freak show pulling in Odom one more time, capitalizing on his celebrity one more time, overshadowing his real struggles one more time, creating an irony both somber and profound. The Kardashians came across as Odom's intensive-care advocates when, in fact, his appearance in their warped TV world was part of the self-destructive slide that led him there.

Bill then goes on to reflect on the time he CONFRONTED his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian about how the show was negatively affecting Lamar and his performance on the court. The L.A. Times writer said he approached Khloe at a news conference at the L.A. International Airport hotel back in the spring of 2011 where Lamar was being honored (that he was reporting on) and here’s how it went down:

I approached her and challenged her motives. Without ever looking me in the eye, she responded, "The show has been therapy for Lamar. It's been a real release."

A release of what? His pride? His strength? None of it made sense, and I ended the column with, "While Odom's sixth man award was a tribute to his ability to escape the bench, he hasn't been so lucky with the Kardashians."

After he ran that column, Lamar got upset with the things Bill wrote in his article and wanted to talk to him about. Bill said he approached him in the locker room (“I figured he was like most athletes who only confront writers in front of teammates so they can gain strength in numbers”), but that was not the case.

Turns out, Odom was different. I should have known he would be different.

"Hey, I don't want to make a scene in front of everyone, I don't want to embarrass anyone, let's go outside in the hallway," Lamar said quietly.

We adjourned to a quiet corner of the arena tunnel where Odom looked down, placed his hands on my shoulders, and spoke firmly in words I still remember.

"Look, I know you don't like the show, I get it," he said. "It's Hollywood, it's not real, but I get that you think it's hurting me, and I appreciate your concern."

He shook his head.

"But when you're taking personal shots at Khloe, just remember, that's my wife. That's the woman I love. Rip the show, fine, but do not rip her personally, because that's my wife."

He finished, I nodded, he hugged me, he said we were good, and that was that. Odom could never stay mad, not with me, not with the Kardashians, not with anyone. He was deeply loving, fiercely loyal, and if you wonder why seemingly the entire NBA family has been rooting so hard for him this past week, that is why.

Bill then ended his column asking that we continue to pray for Lamar and that this whole unfortunate situation doesn’t play out on their “horrible reality wreck.”

History will show that the Lakers were eventually swept out of that 2011 postseason by Dallas, Odom's playoff numbers slipped, and he never wore a Lakers uniform again.

Four years later, he has returned to Los Angeles to face a much bigger fight and, in the cruelest of twists, his celebrity "family" has shown up with him.

Pray for his return to health. And pray the Kardashians don't have the obscene gall to put it all on television.

Thoughts?

In other Lamar news….

Lamar’s aunt and godmother JaNean Mercer (through her publicist Alvina Alston) has recently given a new update on his progress. And it’s good news! We told you Lamar was transferred to Cedars-Sinai in L.A. recently. And it's looking like he's getting better by the day.

In a new statement, JaNean says, "He continues to make miraculous progress, taking a few steps in Los Angeles." There are also pictures of Lamar (and Khloe) as he was being transported to L.A. that you can check out here.

We're very happy to hear Lamar is getting stronger and fighting through it all. Let's keep him in our prayers for a speedy recovery and a successful rehab.

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Chris Rock Is Hosting The Oscars Again! + Misty Copeland Is Producing A Dance Drama For Fox

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In today's television announcements, Misty Copeland is set to produce a show for FOX and she even showed Jimmy Kimmel some ballet moves.  Also, Chris Rock has been announced as the host of the 2016 Oscar. More inside... 

A few weeks ago, Misty Copeland, who broke barriers as the first black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, released her autobiographical movie Life In Motion.  It was extremely successful.  Now, she's moving into small screen endeavors. 

Earlier today, Deadline revealed that Missy is teaming up with writer Tracy Oliver for a drama set in the world of dance. The untitled project, which is heading to Fox, will follow a young, hip and diverse group of aspiring dancers as they fiercely compete for places in a top ballet company.  It's sorta like a re-telling of her childhood along with the experiences of her friends.  

If you aren't familiar with Ms. Oliver, she'll be a household name pretty soon.   Tracy first came in the game with "The Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl" web series, which she co-wrote and executive produced, and she's written for ABC comedy "Neighbors" and Starz’s "Survivor’s Remorse" for the first two seasons. She's also writing a movie with Kenya Barris, the creator of "Black-ish."

Congrats to Misty and Tracy....... 

Then On Jimmy Kimmel......

Last night, Misty used her talents and expertise to give Jimmy Kimmel a dance lesson.  She outfitted Jimmy and his sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez in some tutus and took them through the motions.  It's HILARIOUS! 

Jimmy revealed,"It took 47 years, and a hell of a lot of soul searching, but today I finally discovered that my passion, is ballet." So...they headed to  the dance studio to learn how to do their best Swan Lake dance.

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After a very controversial experience as host in 2005, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to re-hire Chris Rock to host The Oscars. An announcement was officially made earlier today and even Chris himself tweeted his previous pic at the Oscars saying, "Look who is back. #Oscars."

In a statement sent to the press, show producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin said,

"Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry. Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian – he's done it all. He's going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!" Chris added, "It's great to be back."

The 88th Academy Awards will be broadcast Sunday, February 28, 2016. As a refresher.....in 2005, Chris Rock upset a lot of the stuffy people in the audience....especially Sean Pean. And he really went in on Jude Law. Check it:

 

 

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The Weeknd Spills Tea On Losing His Virginity To An Older Woman, Drake NOT Feeling His Music & Doing Drugs In 'Rolling Stone'

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The Weeknd is gracing the newest cover of Rolling Stone magazine where he opens up about sex, drugs and R&B. Get better acquainted with the mysterious one inside…

You may not know very much about Canadian singer The Weeknd’s (real name Abel Tesfaye) personal life, but you definitely know his music.

The R&B crooner is making waves on the music scene having sold over a half a million copies of his recently released album Beauty Behind The Madness and his single “The Hills” sitting at the No. 1 spot on the music charts for its fourth week in a row. Not to mention his hit “Earned It” which was featured as the lead single on the motion picture Fifty Shades of Grey, which became his first Top Five single.

The 25-year-old singer is featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine's newest issue where he gives us an inside look at what life is like these days dating 18-year-old model Bella Hadid (who also plans to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics in three equestrian events) and he's also giving a peek into his past.

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The normally guarded singer opens up about a very important milestone in his life: losing his virginity at 16-years-old.  He called it one of the worst experiences of his life. To make things even more awkward, it was with a much older and very drunk woman he didn't even know.

The somber singer also talked about how fellow Canadian Drake wasn’t even feeling his music when he first heard it, but eventually got hooked to his tunes after his manager kept vouching for him. As far as his love life, he reveals how he met his 18-year-old girlfriend, whom he has been dating since April 2015, and what attracts him to her.

The Toronto native also spilled about not wanting to go a day without getting high, he chats about his first time meeting pop sensation Taylor Swift and how she couldn't stop petting his hair. Ha! He blames it on her possibly being under the influence. Interesting. He also opens up about his fear of sounding uneducated.

Here are 7 interesting things we learned:

On losing his virginity

Tesfaye lost his virginity when he was 16. A friend in college took him to a toga party, and he told a girl he was a student at nearby York University. "I could have been a student at fuckin' McDonald's, she was so drunk," he says. "I was drunk too. It was the worst experience of my life. Losing your virginity to an older woman sounds good, but it was kinda like, 'Oh shit, it's done?'" In general, he says, he "wasn't a ladies' man — it was nothing like it is now." He quotes the rapper Mike Jones: "The line 'Back then, ho's didn't want me/Now I'm hot, ho's all on me' is definitely relevant."

On Drake not feeling his music at first:

He and his crew posted three songs on YouTube and started spamming their friends on Facebook, then watched the play counts slowly climb. "I don't know how many it actually was, but it felt like a million," Tesfaye says. "Five hundred plays? Holy shit!" Toronto being a small town in some ways, the songs were heard by Drake's manager, Oliver El-Khatib, who posted them to the OVO blog, where they promptly blew up. "Apparently, Drake wasn't even fucking with it at first," Tesfaye says today. "Oliver was the one vouching for me."

On regretting giving Drake so much material in the beginning of his career:

Drake gave Tesfaye a big boost when he featured the Weeknd on his double-platinum 2011 album, Take Care. But for Tesfaye, being under the wing of his fellow Torontonian was a mixed blessing: A handful of songs he'd written for House of Balloons ended up on Take Care. As Tesfaye said in a 2013 interview, "I was hungry....I was like, 'Dude, take anything.'" Today, he says he has nothing but gratitude for Drake, whom he calls "my closest friend in the industry at that time." Still, he says, "I gave up almost half of my album. It's hard. I will always be thankful — if it wasn't for the light he shined on me, who knows where I'd be. And everything happens for a reason." That said: "You never know what I would say if this success wasn't in front of me now."

On his drug addiction from 2008-2010 and being homeless:

For a while he was homeless and couch-surfing; he didn't talk to his mom for a year. "Like, '08 to 2010 — those are my hazy years," Tesfaye says. "I have this lyric that goes, 'I'm not scared of the fall/I've felt the ground before.' And in this industry, I'm not really scared of failing, because I already know what it means to be on the ground."

On meeting Taylor Swift for the first time and how she uncontrollably kept petting his hair:

Tesfaye's hair also prompted one of his most WTF celebrity encounters. He was at a party for Sam Smith after this year's Grammys, at an $80 million mansion in Bel-Air. Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran were there; Disclosure were DJ'ing. "Everyone was hammered," Tesfaye says. "Sam had just won, like, every Grammy, so he was having the time of his life. Max Martin actually left because everyone was so drunk. Unfortunately, that was the one month I decided to stop drinking. Everybody was having a great time, all these cool things were happening, and I was shaking, like — 'Fuck, I really want a drink.'"

That's when he met Taylor Swift. "She actually schooled me on my own shit," Tesfaye says. "She was like, 'I've been listening to 'The Morning' [from House of Balloons] for years — it's one of my favorite songs ever!' I mean, she might have just Googled it. But she seemed genuine."

Tesfaye says Swift went on for about 15 minutes. "But the whole time she was talking," he says, "she was kind of, like, petting my hair? I think she was just drawn to it — she must have been a little gone off a few drinks. And of course I'm not going to be like, 'Hey, can you stop?' I mean, it felt good! But when she started petting my hair, that's when I was like, 'I definitely need a drink.'"

On how he met his 18-year-old girlfriend Bella Hadid:

"I actually asked her to be on the artwork for Beauty Behind the Madness," Tesfaye says. "My motive was literally to work with her." But when she declined, "I was like, 'All right, cool — we can meet up face-to-face.'" Tesfaye says he loves how hardworking she is, and how close she is with her family. "It just kind of fell into my lap," he says. "If this had happened two years ago — well," he catches himself, "she couldn't." (Two years ago, Hadid would have been 16.) "But if I'd met someone two years ago, I probably would've fucked it up. But I'm more — how do I say it? — clear-thinking now."

On why he didn’t do interviews in the beginning of his career:

In part, it was because he worried he wasn't well-spoken enough: A high school dropout, he used to do crossword puzzles to improve his vocabulary, and to this day, he often wishes he were more articulate. "Me not finishing school — in my head, I still have this insecurity when I'm talking to someone educated," he says. "I don't want them looking at me like this fucking retard — no disrespect." For months, no one even knew if the Weeknd was a person or a group. That's when Tesfaye realized he "could run with the whole enigmatic thing," he says now. "If it backfired, I probably would have been doing interviews. But people were kind of liking me being a fucking weirdo."

 

You can read his full interview here.

Check a behind-the-scenes look/ mini-documentary at The Weeknd's performance with Nicki Minaj on “Saturday Night Live” below:

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YBF KIDS: Halle Berry Takes A Stroll With Nahla + Cordell Broadus Says He Only Played Football To Please Dad Snoop Dogg!

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In today's YBF Kids, we've got Halle Berry out with Nahla and Cordell Broadus revealing the REAL reason why he walked away from football.  It will shock you...

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Yesterday, paparazzi spotted Halle Berry smiling as she and her daughter left a friend's home in Beverly Hills.  Since Nahla is still wearing her school uniform, we suspect she headed over to the friend's home after class. 

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It great to see Halle smiling since she and her hubby have been sued....again.  You'll recall Oliver's temper got Halle in hot water a few years ago when he beat up Nahla's dad. But now they're facing a lawsuit from an LAX employee whom Oliver pushed a few months ago!

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We're told the man wants $5 million and based on Olivier's prior run-ins with the court system, he might get it. 

 

In other YBF Kids....

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Remember when Cordell Broadus decided to walk away from his UCLA football scholarship?  Now we know why.  And it's pretty deep.  It turns out Cordell never really "loved" the sport that way he pretended too.  During a birthday posting for Snoop, Cordell revealed on Instagram that he embraced the game because he thought it brought him closer to his famous dad and it was the only way he'd love him. He wrote,

I played football for my father because I thought that was the only way he would love me & be apart of my life. It took me 12 years to realize he loves Cordell Broadus the person not Cordell Broadus the football player. The best day of my life was when I heard those exact words; I love you dad hope you have a great birthday

We applaud Cordell for sharing his inner most feelings with his followers.  We're sure that wasn't easy to admit.

 

 

 

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OH: Lark Voorhies Files For Divorce From Ex-Gang Member Hubby Jimmy Green

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Former  "Saved By The Bell" star Lark Voorhies is leaving her husband.  Get the deets on the split inside...

We are happy to report that Lark Voorhies' short-lived marriage, to ex-Bloods member Jimmy Green. Why are we happy about it? Well....Jimmy was always suspect to us. And Lark's mom NEVER trusted him.  He's like the dude who marries your cousin Keke (the one that's been single all her life) and then you find out he just got out of jail last week.  That's Jimmy.

We always feared for Lark's safety....to put it mildly. In fact, Lark's mom filed for a restraining order against him. Also....let's be honest. Lark has some medical needs (according to her mom) and Jimmy doesn't seem like someone who'll help count out pills in the morning. 

Back to the split.....

Lark and Jimmy had an odd quickie wedding ceremony 6 months ago in Las Vegas that we never saw ending well, but Jimmy tells TMZ it was all doomed from the start!  He blames her mom.

We're just proud of Lark for seeing the light before it was too late.

From what TMZ is reporting, we know Lark wants the court to stop any chances of him coming at her for spousal support. 'Cause you know Jimmy ain't got no job......

 

 

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FASHION LOVERS: Solange, The Wests, Rachel Roy & Ava & More Get The First Peek At The CFDA Finalists + Balmain x HM Takeover With Jourdan, Joan & more

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Solange, The Wests, Rachel Roy & Ava Dash and more hit up Tuesday night's CFDA Vogue/Fashion Fund dinner and tea.  Plenty of the L.A.fashion lovers were front and center while Balmain took over the fashion streets in NYC for its H&M premiere.  Pics inside...

Solange became a golden gal at Bouchon Beverly Hills for the big CFDA dinner and tea. She posed it up wit The Wests as he trip watched the designers show off their threads to start the CFDA Awards competition:

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Kim celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with this pre-night out.  Wednesday on her actual birthday, Kanye hosted a surprise party at her fave luxury movie theater in L.A.

Back to CFDA:

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Kanye and Km posed it up front row at the CFDA fashion show alongside Anna Wintour.  And you know that means 'Ye was all smiles.

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At the tea. Solange changed clothes and snapped a pic with her bestie Melina and fashionista Eva Chen.

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This jumpsuit is everything Solo!

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Like mother, like daughter.  Rachel Roy and daughter Ava showed off their love of prints.

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Chanel Iman pushed through in a red and black leather look.

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So much for morning sickness.  Chrissy Teigen rocked a pair of suede wide leg pants her hubby John Legend and looked fresh faced and unbothered by any first and second trimester issues.

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EJ Johnson showed up in lace pants....looking slim and extra trim.

After the tea, Kim and Kanye hit up the dinner:

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Across the country in NYC, Olivier Rousteing launched the Balmain x HM collection with the help of his fave models:

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Jourdan Dunn modeled the new collection alongside GiGi Hadid and Kendall Jenner.

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Yes Joan Smalls and Jourdan!

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Ne-Yo was there and snapped pics with Lewis Hamilton.

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June Ambrose looked gorgeous as she hit up 23 Wall Street for the event.

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Work.  The collection hits H&M stores November 5th....but bring your check books.  While the collection is less expensive than the regular Balmain collection, some of the items for H&M still surpass $500.  Check 'em out here!

 

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"Empire" Star Ta'Rhonda Jones Says She Was Named After Her Mom's TWO Boyfriends + Tia Mowry's ‘Instant Mom’ CANCELLED, Will End Run After 3 Seasons

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Actress Ta'Rhonda Jones revealed to millions of tv viewers how her mom came up with her birth name...and it's gonna make you gag!  Watch her explain inside and find out why Tia Mowry Hardrict's "Instant Mom" got cancelled.

 

Ta'Rhonda Jones, one of the breakout stars of FOX's highly rated series "Empire", appeared on CONAN recently where she share a pretty funny (and slightly ratchet) story about the origin of her name. It involves her mom having relations with two dudes during the same time frame.

Because Conan O'Brien has a unique name too, he asked Ta'Rhonda how her parents came up with her name. Then Ta'Rhona went into her "origin" story.....

"My mother was dating two men at the same time, Tyrone and Ronny." You can already tell the ratchetness is coming on....

She went on to reveal that all of her siblings' names begin with the letter "T" and since her mom wasn't "sure" who her father may be, she decided to name her after BOTH men. Chile...

It gets better (or worse).....

Then she told Conan that her mom "pimped" both men into making sure she received everything like school supplies, clothes and other essentials. SMH.....

We're not done yet.....

It turns out NEITHER of the men turned out to be her biological father. Her real dad's name is Derrick.

So....Ta'Rhonda laughed and told a national tv audience that her mom was sleeping with three men at the same time with no protection. We gotta do better......

 

In tv announcements...

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We have some sad news for fans of Tia Mowry Hardrict.  After three seasons, DEADLINE is reporting that Nickelodeon (TV LAND) has decided that "Instant Mom" will not continue once its current season ends. The cast and crew all got their pink slips a few days ago...

While "Instant Mom" garnered decent ratings for the network, we're told that the company has decided to put its original scripted programming efforts on hold. "Instant Mom" starred Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Michael Boatman, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sydney Park, Tylen Jacob Williams and Damarr Calhoun.

But no tears here.  She's already lined up her next gig!  Tia's voicing one of the animated characters on Nickelodeon's latest animated series "Fresh Beat Band of Spies."  Congrats Tia!

 

 

 Photo via Ta'Rhonda's IG/Tia's IG

MMG DRAMA: Meek Mill Goes Off On Wale After Those "Pencil" Comments, Rick Ross Plays Referee!

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We definitely saw this coming. After Meek Mill got wind of his labelmate Wale saying he “brought a pencil to a gun fight” when giving his 2 cents about Meek’s rap battle with Drake, Meek’s Twitter fingers got to work. Find out what he said and how the MMG honcho Rick Ross shut it down inside….

Looks like there’s drama in the Maybach Music Group camp…again. And the beef is between two rappers who are always in some ish: Meek Mill vs. Wale!

Yesterday, Wale hit up "The Breakfast Club" to plug some new music he was dropping, but since we haven’t heard much from the D.C. rapper since his labelmate Meek Mill got bodied by Drake, of course that was one of the topics of discussions.

During the chat, when asked what he thought about the rap battle, Wale said,

“I honestly think he [Meek] bought a pencil to a gun fight. You can’t compete with somebody who has those types of relationships. It doesn’t matter what he [Meek] made. He could have wrote Ether 3.0 and the opinions of the people would have been the boy from Canada waxed him. I don’t like how people trying to make Meek look like a punching bag. Why are y’all talking about this on ESPN? Why are y’all doing that?”

The "Ambition" rapper also said he was still cool with Meek and that he didn’t like how people were trying to play him. But apparently Meek didn’t read the full highlights or even listen to the interview because he hopped on Instagram to pop back at his MMG labelmate, making claims that Wale was no longer part of the crew.

Here’s what he said (and then deleted):

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Yikes! That suicide reference is crazy. Wale has mentioned he struggled with depression before and said there were moments were he felt like self-destructing. 

Meek also reposted a picture MMG honcho Rick Ross posted of them performing at the TIDAL concert the other night with the caption:

 

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"When n*ggas b broke they talk more! meek milly x Rozay x Mmg x 4 life #watchyabody"

It seems the 21st of the month is when Meek is really feeling himself. You’ll recall, the Philly rapper ignitied the Drizzy beef on July 21st and then he popped off on Wale on October 21st. Hmph.

Well, y’all know Wale isn’t one to bite his tongue, so he hopped on Twitter responding to followers about the ordeal. Peep a few of his tweets below:

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He then hopped on Instagram to pop back at Meek's claims that he's no longer apart of MMG posting a picture of his "MMG" tattoo:

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He captioned,"We here permanently"

If there was any doubt as to whether Meek’s comments about Wale not being apart of MMG held any weight, look no further, the BAWSE set the record straight. He hopped on Instagram and posted a video of Wale performing last night with the caption:

 

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"Tonight @wale tore down as @djkhaled would say "Another One" !!! Never question THE EMPIRE #MMG"

Rozay also addressed the issue on his SnapChat:

 

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Clearly, Meek was just talking out his a**.

After Wale finished his set....

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He snapped a pic with his labelmate Stalley promoting the upcoming Self Made 4 compilation album. Let's see if Rozay can sit his little brothers down and get them back on the same page again. Meek and Wale STAY in their feelings, so it will likely be a challenge.

 

Photos: Meek's IG/Wale's IG


VICTORY IS MINE: Jay Z Wins Copyright Infringement Case Over "Big Pimpin'" Sample

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Rap mogul Jay Z (shown leaving his NYC office) has a lot to smile about as he just won a huge lawsuit regarding a sample used for his hit "Big Pimpin."  More inside....

 

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Last night, Beyonce and Jay Z were all smiles as they stepped out for a date night in NYC hitting up the Broadway play Hamilton.  In addition to a successful TIDAL X:1020 charity concert earlier this week, Jay and his legal team got some good news!

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder dismissed a copyright infringement case against Jigga over his 1999 hit "Big Pimpin.'"  She ruled the heir of an Egyptian composer did not have the right to pursue a copyright infringement claim. While she didn't give the court a detailed explanation regarding her ruling, court witnesses say she told the jurors that she'd decided to toss the case after she heard some testimony from experts on Egyptian law.

A little backstory.....one of the heirs of Baligh Hamdi, an Egyptian composer whose 1957 song "Khosara Khosara" is used in "Big Pimpin'," sued Jay Z and Timbaland and several media companies in 2007. He claimed several flute notes from Hamdi's composition are heard throughout the track.  Reportely, Jay did pay to use the sample, but the plaintiff says the sample was not used in accordance with Egyptian law....meaning the notes were used in a raunchy rap song.

"We think it's completely wrong, and we'll appeal," said Pete Ross, the family's attorney.

Meanwhile, Jay Z's attorney Andrew Bart boasted, "My client is pleased with and gratified by the decision." We're sure Jay and Timbo are happy their situation turned out better than Robin Thicke and Pharrell's"Blurred Lines" battle with Marvin Gaye's estate.  You'll recall that the music industry dragged them through the street and Robin's career (and maybe his pockets) still haven't recovered.

 

 

Photos via Pacific Coast News/TheYBFDaily IG

LIBRA LADIES: Kanye West Throws Kim A Surprise Baby Bump Themed Party + Amber Rose Lunches With Friends To Celebrate Birthday

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Both Kanye's ex Amber Rose and his wife Kim Kardashian celebrated their birthdays yesterday.  Find out how Mr. West surprised Mrs. West and how Amber spent her big day inside...

If you’ve been following Kanye West and his relationships, you know he has a thing for Libra ladies. His wife Kim Kardashian West and his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose share the same birth date: October 21st.

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Yeezy put together something special for his pregnant wife (who is due in December) for her 35th birthday. He rented out the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Westlake Village, California (y’all know the Wests love a movie date) to celebrate.

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The surprise birthday bash (which was kid-free) had a special theme to commemorate the coming of their second child: a baby bump theme! Partygoers were reportedly asked to dress-up in their best pregnant Kim look with fake baby bumps provided upon arrival. Interesting.

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Guests included her mom Kris Jenner and her boyfriend beau Corey Gamble, Kim’s sisters Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, Kylie’s beau Tyga and step-dad Caitlyn Jenner was also in attendance.

After toasting it up for the birthday girl, everyone entered the movie theater for a private viewing of the new Steve Jobs film. Kim gushed over the day on Instagram saying,“My husband never ceases the amaze me! He rented out the entire movie theater to screen the new Steve Jobs (It's sooooo good BTW) and had all of my family & close friends come dressed up as their best pregnant Kim look (fake baby bumps provided on arrival!) Not sure if that was to make me feel less huge or just a fun cool theme but I loved it & had the best time ever, feeling so very comfortable eating churros with a bunch of pregnant women! Just what I needed, the perfect chill yummy food birthday!!!!”

Earlier in the day...

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Auntie Kourtney was spotted taking cutie North West and her cousin Penelope Disick to their dance class in Tarzana.

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The adorableness that is North was decked out in her tutu and tap shoes as they exited class.

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Cute.

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Sister Code actress Amber Rose turned 32 yesterday. And to celebrate, the blonde bombshell trekked to Jinkys Café in Sherman Oaks to lunch with friends.

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Just a few days ago, Amber was busy poppin’ off on Instagram at GQ magazine for “dumbing” her down, labeling her as Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend and Wiz Khalifa’s ex-wife. While we get what she’s saying about not wanting to be labeled as someone’s ex, that’s really her claim to fame. Guess she has to learn to take the good with the bad. But, GQ did shine light on her feminist efforts and being a businesswoman. You can get the deets HERE.

 

 

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Happy Belated Birthday Amber!

 

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DO WE LOVE IT? Gabrielle Union Debuts Her New Braids

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YBF chick Gabrielle Union debuted a fresh new look....she's got braids!  Decide if we love them inside....

 

We spotted Gabrielle Union at LAX yesterday and it was plain to see that she's feeling herself!  The fab chick got her hair braided by famed LA-based braider Ky (of Honey Comb N Coil) and she couldn't stop touching them! She played with them in the car, she played with them at curbside check-in and she twirled them through TSA too!

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Now that she's finishing filming the latest season of "Being Mary Jane" (which is already airing on BET), Gabby is free to experiment with her hair and try on a variety of new and exciting styles.  We're not sure how long she'll keep the braids....but they seem to work for her.


DO WE LOVE IT?

 

 

 

Photos via Splash/Gabrielle's IG

Michael Ealy Looks SEXY While Filming "Secrets and Lies" + Misty Copeland And Laverne Cox Attend The American Ballet 75th Anniversary Fall Gala

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Actor Michael Ealy was spotted on the set of his latest film yesterday while Laverne Cox and Misty Copeland had a girls' night out at a swanky gala.  Deets inside...

We're catching up with some of our YBF faves....

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Michael Ealy was seen in Glendale, California yesterday, suited up and hard at work on his latest tv show.  And looking damn good while doing so.

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Michael is currently filming 'Secrets and Lies,' an anthology crime drama series, alongside Juliette Lewis.  Michael is playing a wealthy business named Eric Warner. The plot centers on his wife's tragic murder and solving the mystery of her death.  Y'all already know we're here for it.

 

In New York City...

 

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ABT principal ballerina Misty Copeland stepped out in style last night for the American Ballet 75th Anniversary Fall Gala,  Held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center the gala honored New York-based investment manager and financial writer Martin T. Sosnoff and his wife, Toni.

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As we've told you in previous postings, Misty is one busy lady.  In between rehearsals for next season's performances, she's recently signed on to produced a dance-based drama for FOX set to air in 2016.

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The gala also brought out Emmy-nominated "OITNB" actress Laverne Cox.  Laverne is wearing a Dee Hutton gown and an Alex Mika clutch.  Looking fab Laverne.

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The award-nominated actress and Misty posed for a glamorous selfie which Laverne captioned, "This woman, Yes, Yes, Yes! #OnPoint #OnPointe"

Fab times.

 

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Robin Thicke Opens Up About Co-Parenting Relationship With Ex-Wife Paula Patton + Fetty Wap’s Sister & Baby's Mama Air Their Dirty Laundry On Social Media

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Robin Thicke is dishing on his current relationship with his ex-wife Paula Patton. And it appears have put the past behind them and are in a great space co-parenting for the sake of their son Julian Thicke. Find out what he said and peep the "ratchetry" between Fetty Wap’s sister and baby mama inside…

We all watched Robin Thicke’s tragic breakup with his high school sweetheart Paula Patton go down right before our eyes. And we got more than enough of Robin’s begging for Paula to come back to him when he released his album Paula dedicated to his former love.

Nearly 6 months since the ink dried on their divorce papers, it appears the twosome have worked through their pain and are on great terms for the sake of their 5-year-old son Julian Thicke.

Last night, the R&B crooner, looking dapper in a Dolce & Gabbana suit, chopped it up with Andy Cohen in the clubhouse for an episode of “Watch What Happens Live” where he opened up about his great co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife. He spilled,

“[We’re] on the best terms. The good thing is when you have that long of a friendship and you have a child that you can put first, the most important thing is giving him a healthy, happy life.”

Andy then asked if he regretted releasing an entire album publicly begging to get his woman back and he answered,

“You know, as an artist I have no regrets, because as a writer you write what you feel, you have to express yourself and give it away. But, as an entertainer, I felt I should have just given it away for free, instead of promote it or try to make it part of my entertainer's process.”

Check it:

Robin also chimed in on whether he thought the beef between Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus at the 2015 MTV VMAs was real or not:

In foolery news...

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As "Trap Queen" rapper Fetty Wap recovers from his unfortunate motorcycle accident, drama was brewing online between his sister and one of his baby mamas.

Fetty’s daughter’s mother Lezhae Zeona hopped on Facebook yesterday blasting the New Jersey rapper for buying his supposed girlfriend Ariel (and mother of his son) a new Benz while she and her daughter have to WALK where they’re trying to go. She also said Fetty was suppose to buy their daughter a walker and hasn’t. She also accused Fetty of almost strangling his other baby mama to death and that's the reason he copped her a new Benz. Chile...

Well, his sister got wind of her subliminal online foolery and checked her….at the doe! Then there was this long exchange between the two about abortions, money, cheating and much more. PLUS receipts. Get it all (if you can stand it) below:

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#TeamTooMuch!

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Fetty gave an update on his recovery and he's getting better by the day.  He captioned the picture above, "Feel crazy not being able to walk but … God bless me to survive that crash … My first show back I gotta were a Jordan jersey "45" "I'm back""

Awesome!

 

EXTRAS:

1. Some old home videos of Jennifer Lopez and ex-Ben Affleck all wrapped up in love have mysteriously surfaced. Check out the steamy videos here.

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Anthony Mackie Is Quickly Becoming That "New Black" Cousin At The Family Reunion

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On the heels of his Donald Trump "endorsement," Anthony Mackie has stuck his foot in his mouth...again.  His latest scandal will throw you for a loop.  More inside...

It''s official.....Anthony Mackie's application to become a "New Black" has been approved.  In case you aren't familiar with the term, "New Black" refers to post-racial African Americans who don't believe "race" is a huge issue anymore. 

While new Blacks aren't denying that racism exists, far too often, they will say "off the wall" -ish to appease the mainstream community (i.e. white folks) to make them feel safe and secure.  Think Kanye West, Pharrell, Raven Symone and now Anthony Mackie.

Moments after he endorsed Donald Trump (though he later said it was a joke) Anthony put his foot in his mouth again when discussing potential directors for Marvel's forthcoming film "Black Panther." Anthony doesn't think having a black director would make a difference.

“I don’t think it’s important at all,” the “Captain America” star told The Daily Beast. “As a director your job is to tell a story. You know, they didn’t get a horse to direct ‘Seabiscuit!’ The thing is I don’t think the race of the director has to do with their ability to tell a story. I think it’s all about the director’s ability to be able to relate to that story and do it justice. I think men can direct women, and two of my greatest work experiences were with female directors. So I think it all depends. May the best man — or woman — win.”

As a refresher, “Black Panther” is currently searching for a director, and “42” star Chadwick Boseman has already locked in the lead role.  It should also be noted that Ava DuVernay was "considered" for the directors chair but declined Marvel's offer after they couldn't see eye-to-eye. 

Back to Anthony.....should the story of "Black Panther" be told through the eyes of a black director?

 

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SAD NEWS: Freddie Gray’s Mom Gloria Darden Reportedly Tries To Commit Suicide!

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We have some extremely sad news. New reports suggest the mother of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old Baltimore man who died from a spinal injury in police custody earlier this year, allegedly tried to commit suicide. Details inside….

Earlier this year, Baltimore literally went up in flames as rioters and protestors marched the streets after 25-year-old Freddie Gray was killed in police custody back in April due to spinal cord injuries he sustained while being transported to jail. Baltimore City state's attorney Marilyn Mosby ruled his death a homicide and said that criminal charges would be filed. Soon after, six officers were indicted and are currently awaiting trial.

Now, new reports claim Freddie’s mother, Gloria Darden, tried to take her life today as a result of the aforementioned events.

According to WJZ in Baltimore:

The call came in around 9:35 p.m. Wednesday for a person needing medical attention in a north Baltimore neighborhood. Sources tell WJZ that’s where Gloria Darden, the mother of Freddie Gray, attempted suicide and sustained superficial wounds. Sources say Darden was transported to a nearby hospital and no surgery or stitches were needed.

It’s being reported Freddie’s mom is currently undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. This news comes just a few weeks after Freddie’s family was awarded $6.4 million to settle civil claims.

This is extremely heartbreaking and very unfortunate. We pray she finds the strength to keep living for the legacy of her son despite the unspeakable pain she’s going through. Gloria and the entire Gray family are in our prayers.

Story still developing…..

 

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Jourdan Dunn Serves Model FAB For EXPRESS Photoshoot In NYC + Kat Graham Shops For New Sunglasses

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Jourdan Dunn and Kat Graham were styling in these NYC streets yesterday. Peep flicks of Jourdan posing it up for a new photoshoot and Kat shopping it up for a new pair of sunnies inside…

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Fly model chick Jourdan Dunn was on model duty in NYC yesterday. The British beauty posed it up in the street for an EXPRESS catalog photoshoot. And from what we see, she totally nailed it.

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The Balmain x H&M model styled in an array of outfits, which included a black and leather moto jacket (that we're loving), a stripped mini dress and a cute pink mini skirt.

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Chick has legs for daaaaays.

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Gorge.

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“Vampire Diaries” star and fashionista Kat Graham was styling while pounding the pavement as she made her way inside at Foster Grant sunglasses.

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She was given the royal treatment inside as the store hand selected some sunglasses for her viewing pleasure.

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And she clearly picked her faves. Fun times.

 

 

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IN CONCERT: Nicki Minaj, Future, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Jidenna, Omarion And MANY MORE At Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2015 Show

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New York City's Power 105.1 threw a concert that brought out the top acts in Hip Hop, including Nicki Minaj, Future, Rick Ross, Fetty Wap and Omarion. See pics and vids inside...

 

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Nicki Minaj made a heralded appearance at the Barclays Center of Brooklyn for Power 105.1's latest hip hop extravaganza Powerhouse.

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Nicki wasn't originally on the bill, she actually hit the stage in support of her boyfriend Meek Mill.

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The two performed their radio smash "All Eyes On You."

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While on stage, Meek did two things he's become known for:  giving the finger and taking an on-stage selfie.  

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Meek Mill was also joined by MMG leader Rick Ross.  By the way, during a chat with TMZ, Rick Ross claims he squashed any misunderstanding between Wale and Meek Mill.  In case you missed, Wale's controversial interview with The Breakfast Club (which upset Meek Mill) check it out here.

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In a video statement to TMZ, Ross said, "Young Meek Mill, Young Wale .. family good, ya dig?! Ya'll know how I do it." He adds that folks will see that they've all made up when he drops "Self Made Vol. 4" -- a collaborative album featuring ALL of MMG's roster. 

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Meek also brought out DJ Khalid.

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Detroit native Big Sean hit the stage to perform hits from Dark Sky Paradise.

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Rapper Kendrick Lamar also took the stage.

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Kendrick has been doing a lot of cool shows lately. A few days ago, he hit the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall. He performed hits from his To Pimp a Butterfly LP. 

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Critically-acclaimedrapper Future brought his signature music and flow to the stage.

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"Trap Queen" rapper Fetty Wap performed for the first time since his October 28 motorcycle accident which broke his leg.

 

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Jidenna hit the stage in a three-piece suit to perform "Classic Man" and "Yoga." 

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"LAHH Hollywood" star Omarion performed in his ripped jeans.  O has been on the road hustling checks this summer as he and girlfriend Apryl Jones have a second child on the way. 

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The couple revealed the good news last month.  

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Singer Jeremih brought out his keyboard and crooned a few of his radio-friendly tunes.

 

The station also showed some love to their personalities....

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DJ Prostyle headed to the stage with famed radio legend Angie Martinez.

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Also, "The Breakfast Club" personalities DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God helped announce many of the acts who appeared on stage.  

 

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Shoutout to whomever styled The Breakfeast Club. Werk Angela! Her dress is from 3NY, shoes by Charlotte Olympia, and all that gorgeous jewelry is by Laurel DeWitt.

 

 

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YBF KIDS: Ice-T & Coco CELEBRATE At Baby Shower In NYC + Mel B & Kids All Smiles At WILDFOX Launch Party

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Ice T and Coco enjoyed their 2nd baby shower in NYC for their upcoming bundle of joy yesterday. Meanwhile, Mel B and her three daughters hit the carpet for the WILDFOX launch party. Pics inside….

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Married couple and talk show hosts Ice T and Coco will soon be welcoming their first child together, a little girl they’ve already named Chanel. And with a name after a luxury designer, it’s only right to have multiple baby showers before her grand arrival.

The happy couple was beaming with joy has they partied with family and friends to celebrate baby Chanel’s arrival at Cedar Lake Events in NYC. Fans will get an inside look at the affair since the cameras were rolling for David Tutera’s “CELEBrations” WEtv reality series.

Coco rocked a shimmery pale pink floor length with EXTRA cleavage...typical Coco attire. Hey, who said new moms can't still be sexy?

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It looks like everyone had loads of fun playing baby games.

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Little Chanel was showered with plenty of gifts.

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And of course she had a "Chanel" cake with the designer's logo. But look who else was featured...their dog Sparty!

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He was also invited to party. Loves it.

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Radio personality and good friend Ed Lover came out to celebrate. 

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And Ice took the mic to thank everyone for the outpouring of love. Congrats again to the couple. 

Last week...

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Coco celebrated baby Chanel with her family and friends in Arizona at her first baby shower. Cute cake.

At another event....

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Well aren’t they adorable!

Former Spice Girl Mel B and her daughters Phoenix Chi Gulzar (with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar), Angel Brown (with ex-Eddie Murphy) and Madison Brown Belafonte (with husband Stephen Belftone) were all smiles on the carpet at the WILDFOX Loves Coca-Cola Capsule Collection launch party in West Hollywood.

Her youngest daughters kept it cute in their tutus while big sis styled in a pair of white slacks, a cat-face shirt and silver flats.

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Mom kept it simple, yet chic in all white accessorizing with a hot pink Birkin bag for a pop of color.

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Adorbs!

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Reality star Draya also popped up at the event rocking a sexy black jumpsuit. Lovin' that jumpsuit!

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In The "BOARD" ROOM: Tamron Hall Joins Temple University's Board Of Trustees (Replacing Bill Cosby) + Swizz Beatz Appointed To Brooklyn Museum's Board

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"Today" show anchor Tamron Hall and music icon Swizz Beatz both recently celebrated high profile board appointments.  Find out where they'll be lending their expertise inside...

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On October 13th, Temple University’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Tamron Hall, SMC ’92, as a university trustee. Tamron, who rose to national prominence as the anchor of MSNBC’s NewsNation and the face of the 9 a.m. hour of NBC’s "Today," replaced comedian Bill Cosby, who is currently involved in several on-going legal battles regarding alleged sexual misconduct.

In a statement published Temple University, Tamron celebrated her appointment saying,

“I am grateful to the board of trustees at Temple University for this opportunity.  As a kid from Luling, Texas, I never imagined this could happen. I only hope to inspire other students to face the unknown, believe the future includes you and never feel excluded. I love Temple and the great city that is Philadelphia. I am honored to be an Owl.”

Tamron's confirmation hearings went pretty smoothly, according to a piece published by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrick O'Connor, chairman of the board of trustees, praised Ms. Hall saying, 

"We went up [to New York] and had lunch with her. She blew my socks off.  She's a home run for us. . . . She's an exciting, vibrant, loyal alum. She'll add a new dimension to our board."

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It should be noted that Temple's 36-member board, has been under pressure to appoint more women. Tamron will be Temple's fourth.  Her appointment as a trustee is effective immediately and her term extends through Oct. 9, 2018.

On Instagram, she proudly posted her plaque alongside the caption, "Thank you @templeuniv Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick J. O'Connor and Pres. Neil D. Theobald. I look forward to my new role and this is a beautiful symbol of the future."

In other appointments...

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Swizz Beatz, one of the most notable art collectors in the world of Hip-Hop, has joined the prestigious Brooklyn Museum’s board of trustees. He was elected to the position on Thursday during a private meeting. 

In a profile published by The Wall Street Journal, which chronicles his journey in the world of art, it was revealed that he supports and collects pieces from a large number of Brooklyn-based artists, including Swoon and KAWS.

Swizz, who maintains an art-filled Instagram feed, told the magazine that he began educating himself about art in his 20s, investing money he earned in the music biz.  He called it his Dean Collection and knew that his kids would go on to inherit these works of art....which would only increase in value. 

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On Instagram, Swizz posted a photo outside the museum with the caption, "So proud to be teaming up with @annepasternak to make artists’ dreams come true. Today I became a Trustee of the @brooklynmuseum!!! Time to show the world the power of art!!! All eyes on forward-thinking and creativity!!! The sky is not the limit it’s just the view!! #thedeancollection"

 

Congrats to Tamron and Dean!

 


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Cee-Lo Green Reveals YEAR LONG Engagement To Girlfriend Shani James + Kanye West & Evan Ross Out & About In Cali

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Guess what? Cee-Lo Green is engaged! And has been for about a year now. Get the deets on his proposal to longtime girlfriend Shani James and peep flicks of Kanye West hitting up the studio and Evan Ross making a bank run inside…

Congratulations are in order for former “The Voice” judge Cee-Lo Green. The singer is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Shani James. But get this…they have been engaged for about a year now! Talk about keeping a secret.

PEOPLE caught up with the 41-year-old entertainer on the set of his new video “Work,” (which will be released on his new album Heart Blanche on Nov. 6th) where he dished the deets on how he popped the question to his 38-year-old girlfriend.

He said,

"It was just a typical night at the studio, but then again, not so typical cause I did something extra special, out of the ordinary. I went and purchased a ring that we had seen together, maybe four or five months or so prior. I went back and purchased the ring and I just kind of had it stashed away in some old equipment. And I said, 'Will you reach in there and grab something for me?'

Aww…Shani then spilled how shocked and amazed she was from the proposal. She said,

"It was the most beautiful diamond ring I had ever seen in my life. It was lit up by a light. I said, 'What is that?' He just looked at me and said, 'Well...?' And I was just like 'Oh my goodness.'

She adds, "I said, 'Babe, I can't believe it.' He said, 'You've been such a good woman. You're such and amazing person. You're my life partner. You're my best friend. I want to share the rest of my life with you.'"

How sweet!

As to why news is just breaking about their year-long engagement, the Grammy Award winning artist said,

“Truth be told, it's not something we wanted to promote. We're a collective power together because our private life is sacred. But you know what though, maybe it's time. Maybe it is time for the world to know that I have a very secure situation and a loving woman supporting me the entire way."

No wedding plans have been made yet, but Cee-Lo said he plans to be very hands on.

Congrats to them!

Speaking of “The Voice”….

Cee-Lo recently revealed he wants to return to the singing competition show. He was let go after he was brought up on felony charges of furnishing ecstasy to a woman in 2012. He pled no contest and reportedly has completed his community service sentence, but remains on probation.

Now, he’s hoping to make amends and return as a judge on the show. He told the AP, “I’ve talked very possibly about doing The Voice again. So I just kind of put that out there, wishful thinking, kind of willing it. Because I would love to do it again.”

Guess we'll have to wait and see if "The Voice" execs would be willing to bring him back.

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After putting together a surprise baby bump themed birthday bash for his pregnant wife’s 35th birthday, Kanye West is getting back to work! The G.O.O.D. rapper was spotted heading inside a studio in L.A. yesterday. Wonder what he's cooking up in the lab.

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Not only did the Wests celebrate Kim’s birthday, they’re also celebrating two years since Yeezy got down on one knee and popped the question to the reality star at AT&T Park baseball stadium in San Francisco. Kim has been gushing over the proposal on her social networking accounts and app.

Elsewhere...

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New dad and actor Evan Ross was seen making a bank run.

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Looks like he had to pick up a few Benjamins from Chase bank in Sherman Oaks, California yesterday. In movie news, Evan is currently filming for an upcoming drama titled True To The Game and he's also gearing up to to film two other projects, Skate God and Broken Doll. Gotta get those coins.

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