Lil Wayne appears in his ex-girlfriend Christina Milian’s new visuals for her track “Do It.” Take a peek inside….

Alleged former couple Christina Milian and Lil Wayne prove you can still have a healthy business relationship even after a break up.

For C-Milli’s newest video treatment, the reality star joins forces with her former fling and boss Lil Wayne for “Do It,” a cut from her upcoming 4U EP (December 4th).

In the Stephen Garrett-directed clip, C-Milli and Weezy let loose for a night out on the town as Christina sings about letting go of her inhibitions and just living it up with a guy she normally wouldn’t date. Sounds familiar?

The timing of the video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time after her Thanksgiving mini-meltdown via Twitter. The "Grandfathered" star was all in her feelings after peeping pics of Weezy’s (current?) main chick Dhea spending the holiday with the Young Money honcho and his family. If you missed, get the latest here.

Check out Christina and Weezy “doing it” below:

4U drops December 4th. Will you be copping it?

Serena Williams is flexing her perfectly toned bod (while topless) and Ava DuVernay shows off her funky printed trousers in a new calendar spread. Peep her sexy shot inside….

When your body looks anything like 21-time Grand Slam tennis champ Serena Williams, stripping down to your underwear is obviously not a big deal. The 34-year-old goes topless and flosses her athletic bod in the 2016 Pirelli calendar. The highly-anticipated calendar usually features nudity, but this year's calendar takes a much different approach, highlighting a few amazingly talented women in the game.

Shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, Serena, fab directress Ava DuVernay and 11 other women are featured for their “outstanding professional, social, cultural, sporting and artistic accomplishments” in the celebrity/fashion infused calendar.

People can say what they want about Serena, but you can't take away the fact her naturaly muscular body is beautiful.

Also in the calendar....

SELMA director Ava DuVernay nabs the month of July where she shows off her funky printed slacks. Apparently, she was suppose to change into something else, but once Annie (the photographer) saw her fabulously frugal pants, she demanded she didn't change! Ava shared, "Don't change clothes! I love your pants!" Thnx to fab Annie Leibovitz + @Pirelli for this shot in my fav $20 pants."

Loves it.

EXTRAS:

1. Mark your calendars. You'll be able to get your hands on Beyonce's athleisure TopShop collection in April 2016. STORY

Photo: Pirelli.com/Ava's Twitter

With the body of a fitness goddess and the face of a doll, Lupita Nyong'o is one of the most fab chicks in the game.  Now, she's covering the January 2016 issue of Essence magazine while revealing how she almost lost herself in her whirlwind fame.

With her Eclipsed production headed to Broadway soon and several huge box office films on deck, the gorgeous Lupita's been a busy gal.

The Star Wars actress is on full-on promo mode, and she's revealing a side we have yet to see.

The Oscar winner tells Essence magazine about not feeling as confident as we would think she is saying:

“…The stage of self-doubt is never eliminated. It’s work. It doesn’t come naturally or easily because I have a golden statue sitting on my shelf…”

Life seems to have swept Lupita into a dizzying swirl of fame. She became an "overnight" style and beauty icon covering every magazine there is as well as landing an epic Lancome deal.  Plus, she filmed three movies including Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

In the issue, Lupita talks about how all that busyness came at an emotional price saying:

"After 12 Years a Slave and the quote-unquote meteoric rise, I felt like there was a moment where I was suffering from whiplash. I had talked so much about who I was that I'd forgotten who I was," she says.

As for the upcoming Broadway production of Eclipsed, which is set during the Liberian civil war and centers around five women who are heavily impacted by the ordeal, she says:

"I didn't grow up seeing African women onstage very often, much less African women in African stories. I was in love with the world Danai [Gurira] created."

This issue hits stands this Friday.

Rappers Jeezy and Nicki Minaj took center stage to perform at two separate concerts. Check pics and video of Jeezy rocking the mic in ATL and Nicki hitting the stage for Red Bull inside…

Last night...

Atlanta native Jeezy returned to his hometown to rock the mic for NBA fans and TheYBF.com was on the scene. The Church In These Streets rapper spoke to the press about his partnership with the Hawks before he took center stage to perform during half time.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Jeezy (along with the Hawks) gave away hundreds of boxes of food along with two Hawks tickets to each family, so we're sure those who received the free tickets were in the stands to see him perform.

Jeezy took center court at Philips Arena to perform some of his greatest hits, including “Bottom Of The Map,” “Lose My Mind,” “Soul Survivor” and more.

Jeezy even busted a few moves as he worked the crowd during his set.

Check it:

 

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Afterwards...

The 38-year-old rapper was happy his team came out victorious beating OKC, 106-100.

And look who was in the stands...

"RHOA" star Kandi Burruss (and her bump) came out to cheer on the Hawks alongside Toya Wright and Monyetta Shaw.

Rapper 2 Chainz, styling in his Santa Claus "dabbin'" sweater, was also in the building. Fun times.

At another show...

Nicki Minaj popped up on the west coast for a surprise performance at "30 Days In LA," held at The Teragram Ballroom, presented by Red Bull.

Before taking the stage, the Barbershop 3 actress snapped it up backstage in a teal skin tight lace paired with teal suede Christian Louboutin platform pumps. Her usual extra sexy attire.

She snapped a few selfies with her team, including choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, Omar and Rush.

Then she snapped a few personal selfies for the stash.

After the backstage photoshoot...

The "Anaconda" rapper rocked the stage with a medley of her hits. She captioned on Instagram, "RED BULL SECRET SHOW WAS SO MUCH FUN. THANK U FOR HAVING ME. DOPE CROWD"

Below are a few clips from her performance:

 

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Photos: YBF Correspondent Kiara Walker/Jeezy's IG/Nicki's IG

Tracee Ellis Ross faced a fear of hers, all thanks to her sweet mama Diana Ross.  Check out the mommy-daughter duo on stage together, plus Porsha Williams at her sister's baby shower.

Who knew the super outgoing YBF chick Tracee Ellis Ross had a fear of singing publicly?!  When your mom is the legendary Diana Ross, we get how the task could be a bit daunting.  The "blackish" star, however, has a legit FEAR of it.  She says she was shy as a child, so taking a stage is major for her.

Last wee in Vegas, for Diana's last show at the Venetian, Ms. Ross called her mini me up to sing "Lady Sings the Blues."  Check out the mommy-daughter sweetness below:

Tracee posted about everything that surrounded that moment.  Here are her words in full about why Diana has always been the consummate working mother:

Last week, in Vegas, my mom, out of nowhere, stopped her show and asked me to come onstage and sing. I think the last time my mom asked me to sing I was 5 or 6 years old. I swear at first I thought she said Evan (my brother, a singer, who was also there). But then I realized she said my name, and before I could think, I was walking toward the stage!

Now, I’m not afraid of much. I used to be afraid of everything. I was shy as a child. Probably tough to believe but it’s true. I still get nervous all the time, but I never let it stop me and I’m certainly not afraid of performing. But, somehow, by the time I stepped onto the stage it was as if I was 6 years old again! There’s something about singing….. It’s no joke trying to do that as the child of DIANA ROSS, let alone while standing by her side on stage. Plus, when you’re nervous, it’s hard to hear, it’s hard to breathe, and it’s hard to be present. These are all important things when you are singing!

Anyway, here it is, me stepping on stage with my mom, fighting through so many childhood fears and fantasies. There is no way to describe the pressure, the fear of what it feels like to allow my voice to be heard as Diana Ross’ child.

All my life I have witnessed her as Diana Ross the icon and Diana Ross the mother, and I have experienced her seamlessly bridge this incredible dichotomy with grace and ease. She is a nurturing and fierce mom, intimate and ancient, in a setting that isn’t meant to support mothering: on stage with the whole world watching. There is a way in which she creates privacy and makes space for the sacred in the most public of settings. It is profound, and defines an infinite depth and wisdom that my mom holds. She has always carved out space for her children. I have always known I was the priority.

Well here I am, a grown woman with so many thoughts and feelings colluding and colliding. Here is my voice, as much as I could let out.

My favorite part was me burying my head into her shoulder. It has been ages since I’ve hidden so deeply in my mother’s embrace and it was awesome.

Sweet!

Speaking of moms and kids:

Remember Porsha's sister Lauren's big pregnancy reveal on this season of "RHOA"?  Over the weekend, big sis Porsha had a baby shower for little sis Lauren.  While Porsha has admitted it's been a bit "awkward" for her baby sis to be the first to have a baby, all the while Porsha herself has been itching to have one herself, it seems the twosome had a fab time celebrating.

Lauren's baby's father Vernon was there in the mix at the cutesy Atlanta bash.

So was their mom and brother.  Congrats to Lauren!

EXTRAS:

1.  Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has been fired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel after the recent Laquan McDonald shooting developments.  STORY

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We’ve rounded up a few adorable flicks of some YBF kiddies, including Lance Gross & Rebecca Jefferson's baby girl Berkeley Brynn Gross at her 1st birthday party, Kelly Rowland and Baby Titan playing outside and more. Cuteness inside….

Has a year passed us by already? Yep, little Berkeley Brynn Gross is already 1! So to celebrate, her parents, Lance Gross and Rebecca Jefferson, gifted her the cutest little turtle cake for her b’day.

The "Sleepy Hollow" star uses the turtle emoji every time he shares flicks of his baby girl on social media, so it was only right she got a turtle cake for her first birthday. Aww...

Happy Birthday Berkeley!

Another YBF kid who recently turned 1....

R&B songstress Kelly Rowland and her baby boy Titan spent yesterday afternoon getting some fresh fall air and soaking in some sun before it set.

Baby Titan was decked out in his little black sweat suit, a black skully and it looks like he has on a necklace as well. Go head Titan!

He makes our ovaries hurt he's so darn cute!

During a play date yesterday...

Cutie North West went over to Scottie and Larsa Pippen’s house to play with their daughter Sophia Pippen. These two kiddies were busy rolling around in their luxe mini cars. Larsa captioned on Instagram,“Sophia says 'North where are we going?' North says 'hurry park let's grab lunch'" Ha! Adorbs.

After stirring up a little controversy once the 2015 Soul Train Music Awards aired, Erykah Badu went back to business as usual. The soulful songstress snapped a selfie of herself with her baby girl Mars Thedford sleep in the backseat on their way to school Monday morning. She said, "Here's to ‪#‎MOMMYMONDAYS‬ to all those mamas working that double triple shift..We are Powerful!"

Motherhood is a tough job, but someone has to do it.

And for one last dose of cuteness....

"The Real" co-host Tamera Mowry Housley shared an intimate photo of big brother Aden Housely tuned in to his tablet. His mother happily captioned, "Just catching up on the news."

Loves it.

Photos: Lance's IG/Kelly's IG/Larsa's IG/Erykah's FB/Becca's IG

That much talked about collabo between Beyoncé and Coldplay is here in full.  Find out how it all came about and listen to the whole track inside...

Before Coldplay drops their new A head Full Of Dreams album on December 4th (which is also their homie Jay Z's birthday), the British group dropped their new song "Hymn for the Weekend" featuring lead singer Chris Martin's long time bestie Beyoncé.

As for how the two music powerhouses joined forces, Coldplay’s bassist Guy Berryman explained that it was all because they needed some credibility on a party record.

“Chris was wanting to write a sort of party song,” Berryman said. “The words were ‘Drinks on me, drinks on me.’ And we said to him, ‘You can’t say that. You can’t get away with that.’ Then the whole story of the song changed and then he asked Beyoncé to sing on it, and she very kindly said she would. And it was amazing. She came in. She did her thing. She’s unbelievably professional. I think she was in and out in five minutes. And we are so blessed to [have her] sing on one of our songs.”

Yep, Bey laced the track in about 5 minutes with her voice floating over the melody from the start of the song saying, "“Drink for me, drink for me”.

Even if he didn't mean literally 5 minutes, it sounds like it was a quickie situation for Beyoncé that turned into a pretty hot track.  When you're great at what you do, it doesn't take much.

Check out the track below and decide if we love it:

Photo: Getty

Zendaya opens up in the newest issue of COMPLEX magazine on why she decided to drop the lead role as Aaliyah in the LIFETIME biopic. Find out the real reason why she passed, why she compares herself to Tupac and more. Plus, we’ve got a hot new spread from Uzo Aduba in Brooklyn magazine. Get it all inside….

Disney superstar Zendaya has been crowned “Woman of Next Year” by COMPLEX. And rightfully so. The 19-year-old socially conscious beauty covers the December 2015/January 2016 issue where she opens up and reveals exactly why she decided to drop her role as Aaliyah in the LIFETIME biopic.

The wise YBF actress chatted about keeping it real as a “real model” like, as she explained, slain iconic rapper Tupac. She also dropped some gems on how to keep from falling in the “trap” most Disney kids fall into…i.e. Miley Cyrus. Chick definitely has her head on straight, which she credits to her parents.

Check out the highlights:

You almost starred in the Aaliyah biopic on Lifetime but backed out. Why?

I just didn’t like the way things were going down. There were a lot of things that came to my attention that I didn’t know about, about the family and production value. You just assume that things are taken care of when you step onto a project. But when you realize that things are just falling apart, you’re like, “This is not what I signed up for, this is not what I thought it was. This is not what I think is worthy of her movie.” It really ate me up inside. A lot of people thought that I knew that the family wasn’t involved, and I didn’t. I just auditioned like anyone else and got the job.

So you thought it wasn’t honoring her in the right way?

Yeah, basically. I just thought that it was being rushed. I thought that there was nobody who really knew her on that project at all—literally no one. I can only know so much about someone from watching their interviews. I don’t know what she was like in her kitchen talking to her mom. That would be rude of me to try to figure that out without knowing. If god forbid something were to happen to me, I wouldn’t want my parents to have to deal with that. I just felt that it was inappropriate, so I didn’t want to do it. You’ve got such a good head on your shoulders. The more I talk to you I’m like, I didn’t know shit at your age. Everybody says that who talks to me. And honestly I don’t know why I’m so deep. I don’t know! Everybody says I’m like 19 going on 80, honest to god.

Do you actively think about being a role model?

Of course. I think it’s a responsibility, but like Tupac Shakur, I’m a real model. Which means: I’m not pretending to be something that I’m not, because like he said, people are going to be disappointed when they find out who you are, because it’s not going to be what you presented to the world. So just keep it real. I’m a good kid and that’s all.

What are your thoughts on some of the Disney graduates, like Miley Cyrus? Because she went in completely the opposite direction.

I think again it’s that real model, role model thing. A lot of them were forced into being role models and they had to pretend to be something that they didn’t feel matched up with who they were. And that’s because they started really, really young. So you’ve got to realize when you’re really young you don’t know who you are yet. And as soon as you figure it out, you’ve already been forced to become something that you didn’t really know you signed up for. So it’s like, I get it. There’s a lot of pressure, so I completely understand. Everyone has their different ways of learning and growing and finding out who they are, and you can’t fault people for that. Again, I think with all the prior Disney stars, at least you can say they are themselves now.

Do you think you’ll have a Miley moment?

No. That’s why I said, in order to avoid those problems just be yourself from the beginning and be honest with the world, because that’s the only thing you can do. There will be no surprises.

You wore dreadlocks to the Oscars and Giuliana Rancic said that you looked like you smell like patchouli oil or weed. You responded on Instagram, writing that Rancic’s remarks were “ignorant slurs” and “outrageously offensive.” What’s the response been since you called her out?

Honestly, only positive. It was a learning experience for myself and for everyone who read it. A lot of people don’t realize that hair is a big thing for a lot of people, not just African-American women. It’s something to be aware of and to be cautious of. So it was something that I really felt like I should speak on. There were so many women, of all races, that came up to me and were like, “I really love what you said,” or “I had my daughter read that.”

All my brothers and my dad at one point had dreadlocks. My little nieces have curly hair. And if they were to have someone say something demeaning about what they have and what they hold dear to them, then I would want them to at least have the pride within themselves to come up with a response that made sense and that they were proud of. Honestly, I think about my little nieces and my little nephews first. Because one day they’re going to have Twitter and they’re going to have Instagram, and I’m going to be like, “This is how you handle it, kids.”

Another girl who comes to mind, because I think you guys are pretty similar, is Amandla Stenberg. I know you’re friends.

Oh yeah, she’s the bomb. Freaking Amandla, who’s so smart and so wise. She’s just a great young person who’s trying to not only be aware of her surroundings, but also speak on it, which is really, really cool. There’s a lot of really good stuff happening. Yara Shahidi, who’s on Black-ish is so freaking cute and gorgeous.

 

YAS! Love her.

Peep the extra hot shots:

Slay 'Daya!

And peep more of her fabulousness in a behind-the-scenes clip below:

On another magazine front...

Two-time EMMY winner Uzo Aduba is serving up gorgeousness on the cover and inside the newest Brooklyn magazine issue. And we’re obsessed with her look and the soft nude theme on her flawless brown skin.

In the interview the “Orange Is The New Black” starlet dished on how she almost quit acting, but how the Netflix original series totally changed her life, jumpstarting her career and catapulting her in the limelight.

And excerpt from the interview reads:

Indeed, it makes sense that the themes of compassion and care come up again and again when thinking about Aduba, because at the core of Aduba’s artistry, there’s a strong sense of love and empathy—and gratitude. “I want to tell the stories I’ve been missing,” Aduba says. “I’m interested in portraying and representing people that are missing from the portrait of our lives. I meet and see people from all walks of life, and I wonder why they’re missing from the framework of storytelling and the framework of our narratives.”

You can read the rest of her interview here. In meantime, check out her chic spread below:

Gorge. 

Photos: COMPLEX/Brooklyn Magazine

Mendeecees Harris just got sentenced to 8 years in prison.  Details inside on what the VH1 reality star has to say about it all...

"Love & Hip Hop" star Mendeecees Harris has been living it up while at home on bail.  He's shot more than one reality show, got married on TV, joined plenty of social media networks, did some legal jobs to bring in some cash, and been a family man with wife Yandy Harris and a father to their kids.

Unfortunately, everything will be coming to a pause pretty soon...for about 97 months.

Mendeecees pleaded Guilty in U.S. District Court back in April for a federal drug trafficking charge.  Today, in Rochester, he was sentenced to 8 years and 1 month.  Democrat & Chronicle states:

He has been free under a bail agreement in which his earnings from the show and his paid public appearances are turned over to the federal government. That amount was more than $100,000 in April but may have significantly grown since then.

Mendeecees is taking full responsibility for his part in breaking the law.  He even posted an open letter encouraging young men to take heed to his situation and to not make the same mistake.

He said on Instagram:

I want you all to understand something. I completely accept responsibility for all that is going on. My transition to be a better person a productive person started well before this case. However in my past I made some bad decisions. Young men let my life be an example to you now before it's too late. Better who you are now in your children's lives and in society so you can change the path of your fate. Lack of opportunities, a fatherless home, the unforgiven neighborhood and circumstances you grew up in can no longer be your excuse. Trust me I tried. And it doesn't make the pain your family feels any different. Young man educate your self and break the cycle. Don't become a number on the DOA (dead on arrival) list or on the incarceration list. To my wife and children you are all strong and well prepared for this. This is just another brick laid down towards our house of happily ever after , walk with your head held high knowing I would never past (sp?) the buck and put another family through what we have endured. Continue to walk in faith and love as you've done so well. To my peoples thank you for all the encouragement and support please continue to encourage my family. Thank you again all."

Yandy wrote her own statement saying:

Thank you for your continued support. You have no idea how much your love and encouragement means. We finally have closure and are prepared and ready for all the future holds. God and love always prevails. Thank you God for family and love. (I consider some of you I never met family) #resolved #prayedup #blessed

No word yet on when he will need to report to jail to start serving his time.

Photos: Mendeecees' IG/@aestheticclean's IG

Former child stars Kim Fields and Keshia Knight Pulliam along with Usher and others spoke on a panel about racial diversity in television at Morehouse College yesterday. Peep their pics and get the deets on Tom Joyner allegedly being FORCED to retire from radio inside….

Yesterday, Usher trekked it to Morehouse College in Atlanta to speak on a panel about racial diversity and American culture alongside television legend Norman Lear (above).

You may think you’re not familiar with the 93-year-old writer/producer, but if you grew up in the 70s & 80s (or even later), then you know a thing or two about him. He’s the man behind a few 70s hit sitcoms, including “Good Times,” “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son” and more. Nice!

The private reception and panel was put together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his classic sitcom, "The Jeffersons." Several folks joined Norman and Usher on the panel, including former "Facts of Life" starlet and current "RHOA" star Kim Fields.

While Usher was too young to see some of Mr. Lear's shows during their original TV run, he's very familiar with them thanks to reruns. On the panel he talked about he connected to the shows growing up with an absentee father saying,

"Realistic television and sitcoms became very valuable to me, because I was raised without a father. So I looked to these shows for an idea of a family structure. ... I found a connection there with those shows."

"Tootie's" husband Christopher Morgan wasn't far behind.

Also on the panel...

Former “A Different World actress” Jasmine Guy, actress Marla Gibbs, who starred as George Jefferson’s feisty maid Florence on the “Jeffersons,” and former “Cosby” kid Keshia Knight Pulliam also shared their views on the panel. Definitely a panel worth participating in. 

In radio news...

Looks like the radio world is about to get shaken up with this news. Sources claim Tom Joyner, the first black nationally syndicated radio host, is allegedly being FORCED to retire early to usher in a new, young, fresher show.

According to the Daily Mail, the 65-year-old radio personality is being forced to retire from radio and will signing off permanently from “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” We hear his former business associate David Kantor, who also happens to be his best friend, made the decision. The plan is to phase his radio spot out with the departure of President Barack Obama from the White House. Interesting.

Once Tom gets the boot, if true, Radio One is looking to bring in new talent. A source told DM,“They think going with a younger, fresher show is the way to go and the entire plan has been orchestrated by the man who actually launched Tom into syndication originally.”

By the way, other rumors claim Tom isn’t ready to retire. Yikes.

He probably could have branched off and did his own independent show through his website, but reportedly, he doesn't (fully) own it. Radio One acquired a 53% stake in Reach Media for $56.1 million in cash and stock, which gave them ownership rights of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and Joyner’s website BlackAmericaWe.com. Damn!

For now, Radio One plans to move Russ Parr’s show in Joyner’s time slots in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore beginning in January. Looks like the beginning of the end.

If true, we wish Tom Joyner nothing but the absolute best! And we salute him for paving the way for other black radio personalities.

Photos: Paras Griffin/Getty

A mini “Family Matters” reunion is happening just in time for the Holiday season. In other news, “The View” is supposedly getting rid of two co-hosts. Is Raven Symone one of them? Find out, and check out Mike Tyson's first wax figure inside…

If you’re a fan of “Family Matters,” you’ll be happy to hear about an upcoming mini reunion just in time for Christmas.

Fan favorites Carl Winslow, played by Reginald VelJohnson and his on-screen wife Hariette Winslow, played by Jo Marie Payton are joining forces for the first in over 17 years in an upcoming LIFETIME Christmas film titled, “The Flight Before Christmas.” The network will be airing new holiday movies every Saturday and Sunday this Christmas season.

The upcoming film will chronicle a recently broken up couple, played by former "Blossom" star Mayim Bialik and "Sequestered" star Ryan McPartlin, stranded in Montana on Christmas Eve. Well that has to suck.

Here's the synopsis:

Excited to take the next step in their relationship and move in with her boyfriend, Stephanie is crushed when he drops the bombshell that he wants to break up. Faced with spending the holidays heartbroken and homeless, she decides to fly home to Connecticut. On a red-eye the day before Christmas, Stephanie finds herself seated next to Michael, who is planning to propose to his college girlfriend. The two get off to a rocky start but things get even worse when the pilot announces that a huge, unexpected snowstorm is crossing the country. Their flight is diverted to a small town in Montana where Stephanie snags the last available room at the town’s bed and breakfast. Despite their differences, she offers to share the room with Michael and try their best to get along.

Seeing Eddie and Harriette Winslow reunite will definitely bring back nostalgic memories. Peep the trailer below:

"The Flight Before Christmas" premieres Saturday, December 5th at 8/7c on Lifetime.

In daytime talk show news....

Looks like “The View” MIGHT be shaking things up…yet again! New rumors claim the ABC daytime talk show will be FIRING two co-hosts…and ONE of them may possibly be Raven Symone.

According to Daily Mailsources, the troubled daytime talk show is planning to revamp the show’s hosts, firing two hosts in January after returning from its winter hiatus. The show has been rotating hosts Raven Symone, Candace Cameron Bure, Paula Farris and Michelle Collins with staple hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar.

Since newcomer Candace has wrapped up shooting for the “Full House” spin-off, ABC plans to drop one or two of the existing co-hosts. And sources have confirmed it COULD be Raven and Michelle. Yikes! An ABC spokespersonhas sincedenounced the rumors, but the DM source is adamant SOMEONE will be gone by January. The source spilled, “Everyone knows that someone isn’t going to be working on the show any longer come January.”

Not to mention, it’s being reported ABC has been quietly looking at two new possible hosts, CNN legal analyst/lawyer Sunny Hostin and “Good Morning America” lifestyle contributor Sara Haines.

It feels like this show MAY needs to END already if the proper mix of co-hosts can't be achieved....

In other news...

Boxing champ Mike Tyson posed it up alongside his brand new wax figure, his very first, at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas today.  *Dead* at his pose.

The legendary heavyweight boxing champion unveiled the world's first Mike Tyson wax figure and he made sure have a little fun with his brand new wax figure.

Showing support, his wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson and their kids were all smiles. Congrats Mike!

Photos: LIFETIME/Getty/Pacific Coast News

The vacay crew is back together again.  Kevin Hart & Eniko, Ludacris & Eudoxiee, along with racecar driver Marco Andretti and girlfriend Marta Krupa went on their 4th annual vacay together. And it's got us dreaming about #FriendshipGoals. Go inside their Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Maldives vacay inside....

The vacay crew just rolled into the Maldives today after a busy few days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.  Kevin Hart & fiance Eniko Parrish were snapped getting all loved up in their gorgeous pool:

The men are loving on their ladies and sharing it all with the 'Gram.  Kevin snapped a pic of his view of Eniko, while we're sure Ludacris was behind the lens of this fab pic of wife Eudoxiee:

The new mommy looks to be enjoying her downtime with BAE.

While the fellas engaged in a life-size version of Chess, the girls made floating on the open seas look sexy.  Like Jhene Aiko says...what a life.  Must be nice....

Check out how they arrived to their island:

 

Walking onto our island to a dope beat.... #VacaCrew #GoodTimesWithGoodPeople #Maldives #LiveLoveAndLaugh

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Before they rolled to paradise, the couples were living it up in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Helicopters and boat rides were a-plenty it seems.

The crew rolled to dinner with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton who had just competed in the F1 races:

Then there was plenty of fun to be had as they took over the gorgeous middle eastern cities one drink and one cigar at a time with Trey Songz (who was celebrating his birthday), Kevin Liles and Big Sean:

Cute couple's pic.

Eudoxiee kept it cute in a colorful DVF jumper:

And she was all loved up with hubby Ludacris as they took a fab yacht ride.

Kevin and Eniko kept it cute before having some fun with the huge cats:

Check out video of The Harts cutting up with the kitties.  Ha!

 

#Repost @latifaalmaktoum with @repostapp. ・・・ Many people might be terrified to do this but @kevinhart4real was very brave feeding the tiger...<I was brave until the end when that tiger looked me in the eye as if to say "That's ur ass little black man LMAO" ....Thanks again man. We had so much fun!!!!! #MomentsThatiWillNeverForget #IwasOutofMyMindToDoThisNowThatithinkAboutit #AmazingJokesAboutThisMomentComingSoon #iFartedAsSoonAsHeLookedMeinTheEye #imAthugDamnIt #DopeVid

A video posted by kevinhart4real (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 1, 2015 at 10:35am PST

 

Such an amazing experience! I've been wanted to do this for the longest time. Finally got to scratch it off of my bucket list. FYI she was 13 months! Lol. Insane! #dubai

A video posted by e n i ĸ o (e-nee-ĸo) (@enikobaby) on Nov 30, 2015 at 7:25am PST

Photos/Videos: Instagram

Well, it looks like Chris Brown won’t be performing in Australia after all. Get the deets and find out why Kid Cudi cancelled his new tour inside….

It looks like Chris Brown’s past continues to haunt him.

The R&B crooner is being forced to cancel some upcoming shows he had scheduled to perform in Australia and New Zealand for his “One Hell Of A Nite” tour. The reason? His entry Visa was DENIED reportedly due to his domestic violence conviction against his former girlfriend Rihanna.

Entertainment ticketing company Ticketek Australia released a statement yesterday via the concert promoter to officially announce the cancellation. The statement didn't specify the reason his Visa was denied, but it cofirmed the "Loyal" singer will not be performing there as planned. The statement reads:

UPDATE: Chris Brown: December Shows Cancelled

Statement from Chris Brown’s Promoter: Chris Brown’s December 2015 tour in both Australia and New Zealand will not take place.

The shows scheduled at Perth Arena on 9 December, Rod Laver Arena on 12 December, Allphones Arena on 14 December and Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 16 December are cancelled.

Mr Brown and the promoters both remain positive that the tour will take place in the near future.

Mr Brown wishes to express his deepest gratitude to the fans for their support and looks forward to a successful tour in the near future.

Luckily, fans who purchased tickets will be refunded in full.

It’s interesting to note, back when rumors first started circulating that Breezy was banned from Australia, his manager Mike G said the 26-year-old star had visited the country TWICE since his conviction for assaulting Rihanna.  Visits and doing business there are two different things apparently.   Hmph. Breezy even offered to speak to children in Australia about domestic violence, but apparently that wasn't enough.

And there's more bad news for Breezy...

It's being reported the "Fine With Me" singer was scheduled to appear on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," but it was abruptly cancelled last night. Nick Cannon was then scheduled to appear instead.

According to The Daily Beast, some of the Comedy Central show's staff were uncomfortable with Breezy appearing on the program, but Trevor allegedly welcomed Breezy on the show to bring light to domestic violence issues. Later, a Comedy Central spokeswoman released a statement about Breezy's appearance, saying guest bookings are always subject to change and that "the show hopes to reschedule Chris for a future appearance."

These are the issues one must deal with, even beyond jail time, when committing felonious acts.  Hopefully Chris still stays on the "positive road" he's been on lately.

In other cancelled concerts....

Rapper/actor Kid Cudi announced he’s cancelling his “Especial” tour to deal with some personal issues and production problems. His new tour kicked off November 30th in Denver, CO and he was set to hit the stage tonight in Madison, WI, but Cudi fans will not be seeing him for Christmas this year.

In a Twitter post, he said he just has too much going on in his personal life right now to give the type of show he feels his fans deserves. He also said there were a few production issues that needed to be worked out.

Kudos to him for knowing his limits and taking time to deal with issues.

Despite the cancellation of the tour, Cudi did release some new music.  It's the title track to his upcoming album Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven. The new LP is expected to drop on December 18th, but you can download the digital format on Friday, December 4th. Take a listen to his new track below:

Photos: CB's IG/Getty

LeBron James opens up about his determination to bring a NBA championship to his hometown in Sports Illustrated. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant is dishing on his revelation that kicked off the end of his NBA era. Get it all inside….

LeBron James has come very close to bringing home an NBA championship to his home state, but unfortunately has fallen short. His drive and determination to bring the crown to Cleveland, though, is stronger than ever.

The 30-year-old (who celebrates a birthday at the end of the month) two-time NBA champion is handsomely gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine’s newest cover.  New mustache and all.

Inside, the NBA baller gives an in-depth interview about how he plans to bring home a championship now that he's returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing for the Miami Heat for four years. Y’all know how much ish he went through when he decided to leave Cleveland, but now, he’s trying to finish what he started with his home team.

King James has already logged more minutes in his career than Magic Johnson or Larry Bird, but instead of pacing himself, he is pushing to get that NBA title. He almost brought it home for the 2014-2015 season, but the Golden State Warriors proved to be the better team. In the cover story, he spills it all about his championship obsession:

“Coming back has been everything I thought,” he says, 16 months later, “only a lot harder. I can’t tell you it’s been comfortable. But that’s O.K. I don’t really like to be comfortable.”

While he said coming back to play in Cleveland has been uncomfortable, the city still shows him mad love. The proud husband and father of three explained,

“There is a comfort and a shadow and a protection here. This city protects me and my family. I can’t explain it, but when I was a kid and I’d walk the streets or be out late or play on outdoor courts, I felt like people were watching me and thinking, Let’s protect him. I could feel that. I still feel it.”

Well, it's nice to hear the fans are embracing him again, especially after how they (and owner Dan Gilbert) turned on him when he decided to leave for the Heat. It was horrid and we're actually surprised he decided to return.

All of that is behind him now. King James said he has put in the work during the off-season and is now ready to bring home an NBA title for himself, his teammates and his city. You can read his full in-depth interview here.

In other NBA news....

Legendary L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant shocked the world on Sunday when he announced he would be retiring from the NBA after nearly 20 years in the game. 20 years with the same team to be exact. But all good things must come to an end. Kobe is revealing how he came to the revelation that it's time to throw deuces to the game he's loved.

During an interview with “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts, the 37-year-old NBA baller, arguably one of the BEST to ever do it, explains how it was a slow process coming to his final decision.

“You know, going through my entire career, I've never really understood what athletes meant when they said, ‘You -- when you know you know.’ But now I certainly understand it ... So once I knew this was it, might as well say it,” he said.

He added, “It was something that kind of evolved over the last three years, you know, with the Achilles injury, that really frightened me. Because you know, it was like, ‘My career could be over now.’ It scared me. ‘What am I going do next?’ sort of thing. So I took that time to start trying to figure that out,” he said, referring to his 2013 injury that left him unable to play for close to nine months. And it was just like, ‘Oh my,’ this is one thing after the next, you know? And so it was kind of a slow three-year process of kind of evolving to get to where I am."

He then revealed the moment he came to the conclusion.

“I try to have at least 15 minutes of still time and just kind of sit in my thoughts in the morning and just kind of meditate. And normally what happens with me is my mind would always drift to the game. Always," he said in reply to Roberts’ question during the Tuesday interview.

"And then I found myself sitting there. My mind wouldn't drift towards the game all the time anymore. And that's when I started realizing, ‘You know what? It's getting close. It's getting close.’ Because now I'm not obsessively thinking about the game anymore. It's not wired into my subconscious the way it used to be.”

Oh, and he gave his Top 5 (he said he would never include himself): Jordan, Magic, Bird, Olajuwon & West.

Check out his full interview here.

Sucks to see him leave, but happy he's content with his decision and can leave behind a stand-up legacy.

Photos: SI/ABC Screenshot

Zendaya was tapped to host a World AIDS Day event in L.A. yesterday where she linked up with Christina Milian and her daughter Violet. Peep their pics and check out more flicks of YBF celebs attending the 11th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball inside…

Socially conscious YBF actress Zendaya continues to use her starpower for the greater good. After raising thousands of dollars for a needy family in South Africa for her 19th birthday, the Disney starlet was tapped to host the Inaugural World AIDS Day Benefit at the Sofitel Hotel in L.A. yesterday.

Making her rounds, the “K.C. Undercover” starlet ran into R&B singer/reality star Christina Milian. The YBF ladies stopped to snap a cute photo. And look who tagged along....

C-Milli’s daughter Violet—rocking super long jumbo twists—came out to the event with her mommy. Little Violet’s day was made after meeting her idol Daya.

The "Grandfathered" star thanked Zendaya for making her daughter’s day, captioning on Instagram:

“Last night I was fortunate enough to bring my baby girl @VioletMadison to meet Zendaya at the #InauguralWorldAIDSDayBenefit. You can't imagine how much it made her day. Plus she got to see how her selflessness, positive attitude and hard work can help inspire and heal the world. Kudos to you #Zendaya & Your sweet parents. You are a great young lady and I'm happy my daughter has someone to look up to like yourself. Thank you. (And she loved V's hair)”

Hmm…maybe the hair was a tribute to Zendaya’s Oscar faux locs? Good idea if so, but the execution though,,,.

Zendaya served a sexy androgynous look rocking a black tuxedo that oozed fabulousness and power. She accessorized her ensemble with the World AIDS Day red ribbon.

Just GORGE.

“Baby Daddy” star Tahj Mowry, brother to Tia & Tamera Mowry, also came out to show support at the AIDS awareness event.

At another charity event...

Renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and his new wife, model Maya Haile Samuelsson (we see your side eyes and eye squints, stop it!) stepped out to attend the 11th Annual UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund ) Snowflake Ball at Cipriani, Wall Street in NYC last night.

The event’s goal was to raise money for women and children in underdeveloped countries and to honor UNICEF ambassador Orlando Bloom, UNICEF board member Mindy Grossman and UNICEF Chief Financial Officer Edward G. Lloyd.

The happy couple made their rounds snapping flicks with fashion designer Naeem Khan, author/actress Padma Lakshmi, former television personality Bryant Gumbel, and his wife Hilary Quinlan.

NBC News weatherman and anchor Al Roker and ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts were also in the mix, posing it up alongside executive VP & Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Target Laysha Ward and William Kiffmeyer.

TV personaility Alicia Quarles flossed in a sparkly silver Jeffrey Dold dress before snapping it up with “Real Housewives of NYC” star Heather Thomson.

Celebrity fitness trainer Jeanette Jenkins was all smiles for the cause.

Kimberly Chandler, wife of NBA player Tyson Chandler, was in the mix.

Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo came out to show his support along with U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Board of Directors Dolores Rice Gahan and actress Tea Leoni. Fab times for a cause!

Photos: Getty/WENN/Christina's IG

This YBF chick is ALWAYS a breath of fresh air!  Lupita Nyong'o is covering the January 2016 issue of ELLE UK.  Get all her fabness, plus her thoughts on diversity on TV & in film, inside...

She's been on the Star Wars promo trail fr a few weeks now, and she's been opening up like never before.  The Mexican-born Kenyan beauty nabbed yet another winter cover.  This time, it's for ELLE UK.

The fashion darling rocks natural curls (yes, it's likely a wig, but it is FAB) and a one shoulder Louis Vuitton multi-print dress for the breathtaking cover.

Inside, she snapped anoter photo worthy to be framed and hung inside of a museum. 

The upcoming Jungle Book and Broadway star has been busy working on her now completed Eclipsed production off Broadway, now, she's ready to be front and center again to promote her newest film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

In the new issue of ELLE UK, Lupita gets real about why it's so important to have diversity on screen and how a lack of diversity affects the subconscious minds of children who don't necessarily fit the Western standard of beauty.  She also revealed how being marveled at simply because of her complexion created insecurities she has lived with since she was a little girl.

Here are the highlights:

Lupita on Star Wars:

‘The opportunity to play a CGI character for me was the opportunity to not be limited by my physical circumstances. I could experience being bigger or smaller, something totally different to who I am. And of course it’s in a galaxy far, far away.’ 

Lupita on diversity:

‘If you turn on the television and you are not represented on that television, you become invisible to yourself. And there was very little of myself that I saw on TV, or in the movies that I was watching, or in magazines that were lying around the salons or around the house. And so these are subconscious things. Yes, Western beauty standards are things that affect the entire world. And then what happens? You’re a society that doesn’t value darker skin.’

Lupita on insecurities:

‘[Living in Mexico as a child] people would stop and take pictures of us just because we were black. And it was a time during that tricky adolescent phase when you’re coming into yourself and you’re trying to pave your own way but you’re insecure about where you lie. It devastated me.’

Lupita on fame:

‘I don't think being conspicuous is a state we’re supposed to live in, or at least not permanently. I wish there was a dial we could turn up and down. And in a sense I can, by making very deliberate choices about what I do and when and how, and with whom.’

 

Get Lupita's full cover story -- styled by Anne Marie Curtis, and shot by Kai Z Feng -- in the new issue on stands now.

EXTRAS:

1.  A disheartening mass shooting has occurred in San Bernardino, CA.  Details are HERE.

2.  Jay Z's TIDAL names former Soundcloud exec Jeff Toeig new CEO. STORY

Oprah Winfrey and Mariah Carey are busy getting their coins, but Mariah suddenly fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital. Find out what they’re up to and the latest on MC's condition inside….

Oh no!

Mariah Carey was rushed to hospital in NYC this morning after falling ill. According to reports, the Elusive Chanteuse songstress got very dehydrated and weak after an appearance, which caused her team to call the ambulance.

Turns out, she has the flu! She’s getting pumped with fluids and vitamins to help fight the nasty virus.

Before she was rushed to the hospital, MC was busy getting fans into the holiday spirit. The Grammy Award winning artist, who’s starring and producing a Hallmark Christmas flick, got festive in a deep red frock for the Pier 1 Imports Pop-up Store launch.

We hear she was paid $300,000 to greet visitors for an hour, but left after being at the event for about 25 minutes complaining she wasn't feeling well. 

It's being reported she's doing fine now and will be released later today. Get well soon MiMi!

Down Under....

Five years since her last appearance on the continent, Oprah Winfrey is BACK in Australia to reunite with her mates for her five-city speaking tour. The media mogul hit the stage today for her “An Evening With Oprah” tour where 15,000 of her fans packed the Rod Laver arena in Melbourne to hear what gems she had to share.

The curvalicious 61-year-old (who is working this peach sequined gown) was fired up when she hit the stage to greet her adoring fans. She had all eyes on her in a coral peach gown that shimmered as she walked back and forth across the stage. She kicked off her tour saying, “I don’t know why you’re all here. I don’t sing or dance, but you came anyway. I'm here to help you see how your life is speaking to you every day. Thank you so much.”

After her opening, she got right into the “deep” stuff, opening up about her painful past. The talk show titan revealed the name of the baby boy she lost after giving birth at the tender age of 14.  Her son died weeks later in the hospital. She said,

"I did an interview with a reporter before I came to Australia and she said you should name the baby son who died. So I have named him, I had a little boy named Canaan."

She continued, "I did have a son. And I named him Canaan because Canaan means new land, new life."

Oprah also addressed rumors that she would be moving to Australia. Before she hit the stage, the icon told reporters, "I'd never rule out real estate."

Of course she wouldn't. She's Lady O and can literally purchase a residence (or multiple) anywhere in the world.

Lady O will continue her trek visiting Perth, Sydney, Auckland, New Zealand and more. Peep the rest of her tour dates below:

Peep fans losing their minds when Oprah came out below:

Photos: Getty/Splash

Well...who knew?!  Former "Love & Hip Hop" star Benzino& former "Basketball Wives: LA" star Sundy Carter have a past...together.  We've got an exclusive clip from the new season of "Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars" inside...

Benzino and Althea Hart are back on reality TV as they have entered the Marriage Boot Camp house.  The volatile couple and new (again) parents are on this season of WETv's "Marriage Boot Camp" Reality Stars" which taped recently.  By the way, Althea was already back on the red carpet for the show's premiere event last week just 1 week after popping out Baby Zino.

Now, we know why.  Althea wasn't letting her man be around Sundy Carter without Althea being right there by his side herself.  Ha.

So we got our hands on the exclusive first clip from the new season, premiering this Friday night, and it's a doozy.  If you're a "Marriage Bootcamp" fan, you know it's all about couples facing their ish and trying to better their marriage or relationships. 

Sundy is on the show with her ex Cedric (we're not really sure why other than chick needed a check).  Benzino and Althea are also on the show trying to fix the problems in their up-and-down relationship. 

What we really care about is the nugget that was dropped after Sundy entered the house and met the rest of the housemates for the first time.  Apparently, Zino and Sundy used to get down.  So when Sundy and Althea came face to face....awwwwwkward.

Check out the clip below:

Well, this season should be interesting. 

We'll be watching...

Photos: WETv

Praise report! We have some very good news to share. Singer Lloyd has received his GED after dropping out of high school. Meanwhile, NFL free agent Devon Still confirms his daughter Leah Still is now cancer FREE! Deets inside…

We’re sure you remember R&B crooner Lloyd (“Southside” and “Get It Shawty”). The 29-year-old singer has been absent from the music scene lately, but for a good reason.

Lloyd has been hitting the books in pursuit of his GED after dropping out of high school. Going back to school after not being in school for many years isn’t an easy task, but Lloyd came out victorious. He received his GED and shared the exciting news with his fans on social media. In an Instagram post, he shared a picture of himself smiling with his certificate saying,

Sometimes, I don't even know what to say to people. In fact, it's not that I don't know what to say, it's that I don't where to start. I do know how to start though. As imply thank you could suffice. I'd get so many messages of love, gratitude, and encouragement from people on here and in my immediate circle everyday. Often I am overwhelmed by it and I have a hard time responding accordingly. I try not to sound generic, but I really do love and wish the best for everyone I meet here, and I want them to know how much it means to me that they have taken just a little time out of their day to write me. I want to say thank you to you for your enthusiasm and love, not just towards me, but towards music culture and each other as a whole. I hope this message reaches you all in kind, for if it weren't for your love I'm not sure what I'd do, or where I'd be. #GEDflow #Appreciation #finishwhatyoustart #youcandoit

Major congrats to Lloyd!

We’ve been following NFL free agent Devon Still and his daughter Leah Still’s battle with cancer after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer, in June 2014. She was just four-years-old at the time.

NOW, we’re happy to report little Leah is not cancer FREE according to her pops. In an Instagram post (that has since been deleted), Devon announced, “Thanks for all the support and prayers! Just got the phone call that her scans showed NED (no evidence of disease)!"

YAS! This is awesome news.

Leah’s battle with cancer has been an emotional roller coaster ride as doctors would say her cancer had gone in remission, only for it to come back. In July, her dad accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance last night during the 2015 ESPYs.

Little Leah has been fighting hard and has kept her determined spirit along the way. On social media, her father has kept fans updated with her treatments and how she has been progressing. You’ll recall, Devon was released from the Cincinnati Bengals (in September 2014), but soon after was re-signed to the practice squad so he would have health insurance to pay for his daughter’s treatments. He was released from the Bengals' rosters this fall, but remains grateful for everything the team has done.

Photos: Lloyd's IG/Devon's IG

Ciara paid another visit to Seattle Children's Hospital during boyfriend Russell Wilson's weekly visit.  Check out their Holiday cuteness inside, plus big new for little Louis Bullock...

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson makes it a point to swing by Seattle Children's Hospital every Tuesday to pay a visit to some of his smallest fans.  He brought girlfriend Ciara long again to help spread some Holiday cheer to the kiddies who are fighting health battles and staying string while doing so.

The couple even spent time with the families and cheered when a little girl (atop) finally got to go home.  Ciara rocked her Topshop "Happy Holla Days" shirt to bring some fun to the kiddies.  Sweet!

Check out the couple singing Feliz Navidad with one of the kiddies, or at least trying to. Ha!

 

@DangeRussWilson and I Singing ¡Feliz Navidad! With This Sweet Angel Louis. His Little Whisper Is So Cute Us, Well...Were Doing The Best We Can. HaHa #HappyHolidays #GivingTuesday #WeWantToWishYouAMerryChtistmas

A video posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Dec 1, 2015 at 3:13pm PST

In other kid news:

Huge announcement from Sandra Bullock today!  Her 5-year-old son Louis just became a big brother.  The movie star announced in a new People magazine cover story that she recently adopted a little girl named Laila.

Laila, who is 3, is also from Louisiana, just like Louis, and her being chosen by Sandra seemed to be in the cards for a while.  The Blind Side star gushed:

“When I look at Laila, there’s no doubt in my mind that she was supposed to be here....I can tell you absolutely, the exact right children came to me at the exact right time.”

Sandra also said that it's Louis who was behind the whole adoption, which actually started three years ago.

“Louis spearheaded this whole journey,” she says, and while the two siblings have since formed an inseparable bond, Bullock says the first stages of bringing Laila home required patience and plenty of reassurance.

“I knew she was scared, and all I wanted was for her to know Louis and I weren’t going anywhere.”

Awww.  Sandra also revealed that Louis told her, when he was 2, that he wanted a sibling who looked like him.

*tears*

Photos: People Photograph by Bryan Randall/Getty Images/ Ciara's IG/ Russell's IG