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Steve & Marjorie Harvey's Daughter Lori Is Dating $40 Million Soccer Star Memphis Depay

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Steve and Marjorie Harvey's gorgeous 19-year-old daughter already landed herself a man.  And not just any man.  He's a soccer star who just nabbed a $40 million contract.  Deets on the twosome getting Instagram official inside...

A guy's gotta have guts to date Steve Harvey's stepdaughter.  But Manchester United star Memphis Depay stepped up and is claiming his prize.

He and Lori seem to have gotten pretty close, posing all on the 'Gram cuddling and kissing in photos:

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Memphis was previously linked to Karrueche Tran as they were spending lots of time together in London recently. Kae still shot down the rumors saying they were just friends.

 

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Drake Turns Into The Sweetest Son Ever To Celebrate Mom's Birthday + Iggy Azalea Semi-Agrees With Macklemore’s “White Privilege II” Track

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Drake trekked it home to Toronto to celebrate with his mom for her birthday. Check out their sweet mother-son moments inside….

After partying in L.A. last week, Drake jetted to Toronto just in time to celebrate his mother Sandi Graham’s birthday.

The 6ix God took his mom to his restaurant Fring’s that just launched a few months ago with superstar chef Susur Lee. (FYI – Remember when his then rumored girlfriend Serena Williams tagged along with his mom for the restaurant's opening?)

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Drizzy’s love for his mom runs deep and he isn’t shy about his love for her. So, it wasn’t surprising that he made sure to live it up for her born day. He gifted his mom a lovely floral two-tiered cake and there were plenty of fun times by the birthday girl, her son and their family and friends. He posted the sweetest birthday message to his mother saying, "I do this all for you. Happy Birthday my angel."

 

 

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Happy Birthday soon-to-be mom-in-law! We kid.

With Rihanna and Drizzy's new track "Work" playing in the background, Drizzy's uncle joined in on the fun and DABBED on 'em! Check it :

 

 

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They partied hard until about 2AM when photogs saw his mom leave with a bevy of flowers. Fun times.

In music news, the Young Money rapper still hasn't released a date for his upcoming Views From The 6 LP, but he has been dropping clues all over his Instagram account sprinkling in studio pics with producer Noah "40" Shebib. Yesterday, the "Hotling Bling" rapper announced that he's hosting episode 14 of his Apple Music radio show "OVO Sound” today at 6 PM EST.

In other news...

Iggy Azalea is addressing Macklemore’s new track “White Privilege II” where he fires off a few shots at the Australian raptress.

Photogs caught with Iggy as she made her way through LAX and asked what she thought about the racially charged track. She actually said she agrees with most of it, but disagrees with the “bad stuff” he said about her. Of course.

When asked if she thinks while artists should borrow from black culture she responded, “I think all culture takes from all culture. We’re so global now, I think it’s impossible for everybody not to take influence from everybody.” Hmph. Peep the clip above.

Photos: Pacific Coast News/Drake's IG

CONFIRMED: Amina Buddafly IS Pregnant With Peter Gunz's Baby & We've Got NEW Details About "LAHH: NY" Reunion Taping

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The Internet was buzzing yesterday that Amina Buddafly was pregnant again by her husband Peter Gunz and now we can confirm the news. PLUS, we’ve got some exclusive details about the “Love & Hip Hop: New York” reunion taping. Get it all inside…

Social media was on fire yesterday with speculation that “LAHH: NY” star Amina Buddafly revealed during the taping of the reunion show that she was 3-months pregnant (again) by her husband Peter Gunz. Well, it turns out it’s true!

A source close to production tells TheYBF.com that Peter’s other baby mama Tara Wallace, who’s currently carrying one of his children, was under the impression that she would be bearing his last child because Peter allegedly had a vasectomy recently. (Well that’s good news, if true).

Our source tells us after it was revealed Peter had a vasectomy, Amina stood up and showed off her baby bump and announced that’s also carrying one of Peter’s kids. Sighs….So yea, Amina and Tara are both currently pregnant by the same man. And Amina's baby will make child #10 for Peter (by six different women)!

This news comes after Amina revealed on the show that she had an abortion after learning she was pregnant. At the time, she claimed she was DONE with Peter and wanted to move on with her life, but apparently, she had a change of heart.

People have been dragging Amina in the comments section of her Instagram account since news broke that she was pregnant. Yesterday, she hopped on her IG to clap back at folks who are judging her, basically telling folks they need to mind their own business:

 

I mind my business.. Have fun on my page with eachother

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Amina (above pregnant with her first child) must have a thing for dropping pregnancy bombshells during reunion shows. Remember when she revealed she was pregnant with their daughter Cori during a previous reunion show? These chicks are determined to keep a storyline. SMH.

Speaking of abortions...

Our source tells us DJ Self was caught in a love triangle with his girlfriend Yorma Hernandez and Milani Rose. Rose is the chick Self called up to style Cardi B. for one of his new music videos who was crushing hard on him. During the taping, it was revealed Rose was PREGNANT with Self’s baby, but she decided she didn’t want to keep the baby and had an abortion recently. Sheesh.

We hear there was some bad blood between aspiring artist manager Rashidah Ali and famed manager Yandy Smith. Rah Ali took it there and came for Yandy disrespecting her during their segment.

And before the taping wrapped up, NYC raptress and co-star Remy Ma hopped on the mic and dropped a few bars during a performance.

Photos: Amina's IG/@rellcox

#FREECHYNA: Blac Chyna Posts Bail, Hops On Facetime With Rumored Boyfriend Rob Kardashian

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Blac Chyna is a free woman now after getting arrested in Austin yesterday. And her new rumored boo Rob Kardashian is holding her down. Deets inside…

She’s free!

 

 

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Blac Chyna is longer behind bars after posting an $8,000 bail for public intoxication AND drug possession. Chyna's rumored boyfriend Rob Kardashian is being the supportive boyfriend and riding for his woman.

Yesterday, the 27-year-old video vixen made headlines once again after she was arrested in Austin for allegedly acting a fool in a drunken rage on a Delta flight from LAX on her way to London with a layover in Austin, TX. This all happened after meeting with Rob's family earlier in the day.

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Soon after getting out of the Austin jail, the eyelash queen hopped on FaceTime to chop it up with Rob. The reclusive Kardashian posted up a screenshot of their FaceTime session to his Instagram page with two devil emojis in the caption.

Chyna also took to her Instagram to give a shoutout to her "zaddy" for holding her down during the ordeal:

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Rob hopped in her comments and posted:

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These two...

As expected, one of Rob's sister had to throw some shade. Khloe Kardashian hopped on Twitter and tweeted:

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Now, now Khloe. Let's not forget, you too have a mugshot for driving under the influence. The "Kocktails With Khloe" host was arrested in 2007 on a DWI charge.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Wiz Khalifafired off more shots at Kanye West on stage during a performance in Chile. He yelled, "Kanye will get smashed out. We coming for you Kanye, you better run, n*gga!” STORY

Photos: Austin Police Department/Splash/Rob’s IG

Miguel’s Fiancee Nazanin Mandi Has Been Showing Off Her Stunning Engagement Ring On The ‘Gram

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Miguel’s fiancee Nazanin Mandi has been busy showing off her engagement ring on the ‘gram. And she’s totally glowing. Peep her rock inside….

Just a few weeks ago, it was reported Miguel finally popped the question to his longtime girlfriend (of 10 years) Nazanin Mandi. And now, Nazanin is flossing her stunning engagement ring on the ‘gram.

After a luxurious #BAEcation in the Dominican Republic to celebrate the New Year, there was talk that the Wildheart singer had popped the question to his lady. Neither of the two has confirmed the news, but Nazanin has been posting up Instagram shots showing off her fabulous new rock:

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Not mad.

Before he popped the question, the R&B crooner opened up in an interview with Hot 97 last year on why he hadn’t asked Nazanin's hand in marriage. He said, "I think I've come so far as a man and I'm just starting to feel solid where I can be like, 'You know what? I think I can hold this down legitimately.' I think now people throw things around like marriage. I just wasn't raised like that."

He continued, “I just follow my instincts. I think she's learned that and she's had to adjust and had to learn and also embrace. And I love her more for that."

Looks like he's ready to commit to her for life now. 

 

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The happy couple was spotted for the first time since news of their engagement leaving Bardot nightclub in Hollywood earlier this week. Cute.

Congrats to the couple!

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Zendaya & Her Flawless Face Launch “DAYA” Shoe Line In L.A. + Celebs Flock To Pre-SAG Awards Party

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Zendaya served face and rocked a new cropped blonde ‘do at her “DAYA” shoe line launch in L.A. Peep her pics, plus arrivals of a few YBF celebs hitting the pre-SAG Awards party scene inside….

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YBF starlet Zendaya loves switching up her look and love watching her do it.

Yesterday, the 19-year-old Disney star got glammed up to present her “DAYA” by Zendaya Shoe collection (in collaboration with her stylist Law Roach) at Raleigh Studios in L.A. Chick changed it up rocking a copped blonde pixie cut finishing her look in black sweetheart strapless bow dress and black peep-toe pumps.

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The "K.C. Undercover" star's make up was FLAWLESS. We're loving this face beat.

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Joining Daya on the carpet was WEtv's "CELEBrations" host and event planner David Tutera, who was tapped to host the event.

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A YBF beauty came out to support her KODE magazine cover co-star. “black•ish” cutie Yara Shahidi was a vision in a white silk ensemble.

 

At another event....

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Mad Max: Fury Road star Zoe Kravitz and her boyfriend Twin Shadow are still going strong. The twosome popped up at Entertainment Weekly’s pre-SAG Awards bash at Chateau Marmont in L.A. last night.

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The LOLAWOLF singer posed it up on the carpet in a LBD before making her way inside the party. She has wrapped up filming on a slew of projects, so we'll be seeing her a lot at the box office this year.

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Oww! "Orange Is The New Black" star and EMMY nominated actress Laverne Cox slayed the carpet in this purple cut-out gown that hugged her curves to perfection. Work!

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Laverne's co-star Samira Wiley kept it cute in a flirty royal blue frock. Both Samira and Laverne are up for a SAG Award in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series category.

Season 4 of the hit Netflix original series kicks off June 17th.

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We see you Porsha! "Empire" star and rapper Ta'Rhonda Jones posed it up in a cute stripped dress. "Empire" will return March 30th on FOX.

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After making her rounds at the Sundance Film Festival, "The Mindy Project" star Xosha Roquemore struck a pose on the carpet before partying it up.

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DOPE star and KODE magazine covergirlKiersey Clemons, who recently weighed in on the Oscars diversity controversy, sort of missed the mark with this look, but she's still a fab chick nonetheless.

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Straight Outta Compton star Aldis Hodge, who's in the running for the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category, made his way to the party.

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Even EMMY winner and "Scandal" star Joe Morton was on the party scene last night. Hey Papa Pope! We'll be seeing him return to the small screen when "Scandal" resumes in February.

Inside....

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Laverne and Xosha snapped it up with "How To Get Away With Murder" hottie Kendrick Sampson.

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Aldis caught up with his co-star Neil Brown Jr., who's also in the running for the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award, and had some fun snapping pics.

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Kiersey was spotted catching up with her actor friends Carrie Brownstein and Harvey Guillen during the soiree. Fun times.

 

The SAG Awards air tonight on TNT.

 

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Queen Latifah, Viola Davis, Uzo Aduba, Idris Elba & More Take Over The Red Carpet At 2016 SAG Awards

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Black Excellence at its BEST! The 2016 SAG Awards brought out a few of our fave YBFers. And we’ve got their red carpet arrivals. Peep flicks of Queen Latifah, Viola Davis, Idris Elba and more inside….

Awards Season is in full effect! Tonight, Hollywood celebrated some of their biggest stars at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium and a few of our fave YBF celebs were front and center on the red carpet.

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Come through Queen! Actress/singer/producer and nominee Queen Latifah looked stunning as she made her way down the carpet rocking a black sparkly Michael Costello gown.

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Queen topped her look up with a chic up-do that pulled her look together effortlessly.

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The sexiness that is Idris Elba, who’s up for three awards, was spotted on the red carpet chopping it up with presenter Anthony Mackie.

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The "Luther" star brought his beautiful daughter Isan Elba as his date.

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Anthony Mackie continued to make his rounds, snapping it up with Queen on the carpet.

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Nominee Viola Davis worked the carpet in a lavender Zac Posen gown looking radiant as ever. Her hubby Julius Tennon escorted his wife around showing his support.

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Gorge! Viola's drama thriller "Lila & Eva," also starring Jennifer Lopez, premiered tonight on LIFETIME during the same time as the awards ceremony.

In other TV news, "How To Get Away With Murder" returns to ABC on February 11th at 10/9c.

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Nominee Uzo Aduba, who stars on the hit Netflix series “Orange Is The New Black,” dazzled in a shiny emerald green Zac Posen gown. LOVE the color choice.

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The 4th Season of "OITNB" will kick-off June 17th on Netflix.

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Work! "OITNB" star Laverne Cox hardly ever disappoints on a red carpet. And tonight was no different. The trans actress served in a sexy bordeaux draped chiffon gown with a high slit by Prabal Gurung paired with Stuart Weitzman heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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“OITNB” starlet Samira Wiley popped up on the carpet with her "OITNB" writer girlfriend Lauren Morelli. They did a play on colors with Samira looking chic in a white custom Siriano gown and Lauren rocking all black everything.

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“OITNB” actress Vicky Jeudy served up sophisticated fab in a white and black pantsuit posing it up alongside actor Leonardo DiCaprio. All of the “OITNB” ladies were in attendance as they were nominated for the Best Ensemble In a Comedy Series for the 2nd time.

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The Straight Outta Compton cast, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge& O’Shea Jackson Jr., all cleaned up nicely for the awards ceremony. The N.W.A. biopic was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

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Presenter Taye Diggs kept it dapper in a green blazer while flashing his million dollar smile.

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Presenter Keegan-Michael Key, who recently filed for divorce from his wife of 17 years, hit the carpet before hitting the stage. His comedy sketch series "Key and Peele" wrapped up its fifth and final season over the summer.

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And E! News anchor Zuri Hall wins for best dressed red carpet host. Work!

 

 

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DOUBLE CONGRATS! Idris Elba Makes History Nabbing TWO SAG Awards!- "Welcome To Diverse TV"

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MAJOR congrats are in order for Idris Elba for his history making double win at the 2016 SAG Awards. While on stage, he fired off a shot at the Oscars over the lack of diversity in this year’s nominee pool. Celebrate with Idris inside…

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Unlike this year’s #OscarsSoWhite, the 2016 SAG Awards celebrated diversity awarding a plethora of awards to the VERY deserving people of color. And Idris Elba nabbed TWO!

The sexy British star won Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role for the Netflix film Beasts of No Nation and Best Male Actor in a Television Movie or Mini Series for BBC America’s “Luther.”

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Idris made history as the first male to take home two SAG awards in one night. Not only that, he’s the first black person to do so. Nice!

The “Luther” star brought his daughter Isan Elba along as his date who sat next to him in the audience. During one of his acceptance speeches, the doting dad gave a sweet shoutout to both of his children, including his son Winston Elba.

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When he walked out on stage to introduce his nominated film Beast Of No Nation with his kiddie co-star Abraham Attah, he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to diverse TV,” praising the SAG Awards for recognizing talent no matter the color of an actor's skin. The crowd burst into laughter and applauded him after his statement. Loves it!

Peep his acceptance speeches below:

Congrats Idris!

Photos: Getty/SAG's IG


CONGRATS! Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah & Viola Davis Scoop Up SAG Awards!

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While the Oscars ignore some of Hollywood’s best actors and actresses, the SAG Awards seem to have gotten it right. Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah and Viola Davis all nabbed SAG Awards tonight. Celebrate with the YBF ladies inside…

We are BEAMING with Black Girl Joy after three of our fave YBF actresses brought home awards at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Here's what happens when fellow actors and members of the Motion Picture and Television Nominating Committees recognize and acknowledge talent:

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“Orange Is The New Black” breakout star Uzo Aduba returned to this year’s award to add a few more trophies to her collection. Just like last year, Uzo copped the first award of the evening winning the Best Female Actor In a Comedy Series for her role as “Crazy Eyes” on the hit Netflix original series.

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This is her 2nd SAG Award in the category. Her facial expression says it all!

Peep her acceptance speech below:

And that's not all for Uzo...

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Repeating history for a 2nd time, the entire “OITNB” cast, including Laverne Cox, Samira Wiley and Vicky Jeudy, won for Best Ensemble In a Comedy Series. Their cast mate Danielle Brooks likely couldn't make the awards show due to her Broadway stint on "The Color Purple."

The cast totally embraces women of all colors, shapes and sizes and we love it! Congrats to them for winning the award for the 2nd year in a row. 

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Queen Latifah brought home the Best Female Actor In a TV Movie for her role as musical legend Bessie Smith in the HBO biopic. It was well deserved as she nailed Bessie in the film.

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This makes Queen's third SAG Award that will join her collection of trophies.

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And as you can see, she was super excited about her win.

During her acceptance speech, she encouraged people who don't fit the mold that society says you should fit in to keep fighting and going after your dreams. Check it:

Another YBF winner....

The fabulousness that is Viola Davis won Best Performance By An Actress In a Drama Series for her role as the tough, no ish taking lawyer Annalise Keaton in the hit ABC series “How To Get Away With Murder.” This win marks the esteemed actress’ 4th SAG Award.

During her acceptance speech, she addressed how people react to her character Annalise Keaton not being likable. She said, "Why do I have to be a hero? Why do I have to be a mentor? My job as an actor is just to create a human being." Peep her full speech above.

After winning her award, Viola (with her husband Julius Tennon on her arm) stopped to chop it backstage about how important this award means to her. Check it:

 

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In the press room...

The Award winning actress addressed the Oscars boycott (“Openness is more important than boycotting”) and talked about diversity NOT being a trending topic. Check it above.

Congrats to all of the YBF ladies! #BlackGirlMagic

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RAP BEEF CONTINUES: Drake Disses Meek Mill On “Summer Sixteen” + Meek Mill Claps Back With “War Pain” While At Sixers Game With Nicki Minaj

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Looks like the Drake vs. Meek Mill rap beef has spilled over into 2016. Drizzy unleashed a new track dissing Meek Mill (and a few others) and the Philly rapper quickly responded. Now, there are conspiracy theories surrounding the Young Money rapper and his alleged “ghost writing.” Find out what we mean inside…

Drake is looking for “revenge” and he did so by dropping his new single “Summer Sixteen” on OVO Radio yesterday. It’s the first single from his upcoming Views In The 6 LP, set to drop in April.

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On the new track, the Young Money rapper takes aim at a few folks including fellow Canadian rapper Tory Lanez ("All you boys in the new Toronto want to be me a little”). After President Barack Obama said he would choose Kendrick Lamar over Drizzy in a rap battle, Drake had a response to that rapping, “Tell Obama that my verses is just like the whips that he in / The bullet proof” And he also name drops a few Hip Hop powerhouses such as Jay Z and Kanye West.

But, things get interesting when Drake comes for his enemy Meek Mill. As you all by know, Drake and Meek started a legendary rap back last summer after the MMG rapper blasted Drizzy for ghostwriting his lyrics on his track “R.I.C.O.” Since then, Drake dropped two records (“Charged Up & “Back to Back), straight bodying Meek. The Philly rapper tried to come back at Drake on his track “Wanna Know,” but by the time he dropped it, most people were over it.

Fast forward to now, the guys are back at it with Drake dropping “Summer Sixteen” and Meek releasing his response “War Pain,” about an hour after. And their tracks have some folks coming up with their own conspiracy theories.

On Drizzy’s new track, he suggests that he and Meek (along with Nicki Minaj) were in the same hotel when he unleashed “Back to Back.” Rumor has it, once Drake found out which hotel Meek and Nicki were staying at (when they made a stop in Toronto on the Pinkprint Tour), he and his homies went and got a room right above Meek & Nicki and BLASTED the track all night.

Drake rapped: "I'm just a sicko a real sicko when you get to know me, n*gga / I let the diss record drop you were standing right below me, nigga / We must have played it a hundred times, you was going to bed."

In the beginning of Meek’s "War Pain" track, he too, addresses that night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. He raps: "Location: Toronto. Status: five star hotel, Four Seasons. Them chumps right upstairs, they know not to come up here playin' no real niggas. Mu, I'm still up countin' five hundred thousand cash. Nicki in the bedroom sleep, life is good”

Then things get even more interesting….

Meek directly addresses many of Drake’s lyrics from his track. Check it:

Drake: "I used to wanna be on Roc-A-Fella, then I turned into Jay / Now I got a house in LA / Now I got a bigger pool than Ye / and look man, Ye’s pool is nice / Mine's just big is what I'm saying."

Meek: "And you claimin' you HOV now? Why you state that shit?/ I hate that shit/Niggas be talking out they face but soon as you body something they be singing like they Drak"

Drake: “Then I hit ‘em with the Hotline, Chris Breezy with the dance moves.”

Meek:“Niggas dancing like they fruit cakes/Hotline Bling, don't get no bing up in this new Wraith.”

Meek is saying Drizzy’s alleged ghostwriter tipped him off with the lyrics:

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Now look, Drake dropped his track around 6PM EST yesterday and then Meek dropped his about an hour later.

Hmmm...One could say, Meek hopped in the studio and threw in a few lyrics to directly respond to Drizzy, but he was at the Sixers vs. Warriors game in Philly with his girlfriend Nicki Minaj when “War Pain” dropped. Here are the receipts:

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Unbothered.  Chick pulled out her pink bedazzled mirror to check her make up. Ha!

The timing of it all is very interesting to say the least.

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Rihanna even joined in and showed her support for Drake, who is featured on her new track "Work" from her recently released ANTI album.

Check out Meek's "War Pain" below:

And you can take a listen to Drake's "Sweet Sixteen" on Apple Music HERE.

So, we have to ask...what's really good with Drake and these alleged ghost writing rumors? How did Meek release his diss track so quickly after Drake dropped his? Is there a mole in the OVO camp? So many questions, not enough answers....

 

Photos: Getty/Meek's IG/Drake's IG

Andre 3000 Meets Random Chick During Uber Ride & Brings Her To Kanye West's Studio Session + Nate Parker Wins TWO Top Awards At Sundance Film Festival

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Andre 3000 met a random chick during an Uber drive and decided he would take her to one of Kanye West’s studio sessions. In other news, Nate Parker is totally taking over Sundance Film Festival with his Birth Of A Nation film. Find out what awards he won and get the deets on 3 Stacks’ random encounter inside….

Well this is random.

Rapper Andre 3000, who stars on the new season of “American Crime,” touched down in L.A. recently to hit the studio with Kanye West as he finishes up his WAVES album (Feb. 11th). It was a star-studded session with some of Ye’s celeb friends, including Diddy, French Montana, 2 Chainz and even gospel artist Kirk Franklin.

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Well, when 3 Stacks showed up he came with an unexpected guest. According to TMZ, Andre called up an Uber ride to head to the studio. When he booked the ride, he mistakenly ordered an “Uber Pool” verses a single passenger Uber and ended up in a car with unidentified woman.

Apparently, as the two were rolling through L.A., they hit it off and found out they both live in the same place. So, 3 Stacks decided he would bring the woman with him to meet the fellas in the studio. Oh, to be her at that very moment. While she didn’t stay long, it was reported she got the chance to meet and chop it up with guys in the studio. How random is this? Can you imagine being the girl in the Uber and Andre 3000 hops in the car?

Talk about one hell of an Uber ride.

At the Sundance Film Festival....

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Nate Parker is taking over the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with his passion project Birth Of A Nation, a slave revolt drama about Nat Turner.

His film, which he wrote, produced, directed and starred in, scored the BIGGEST deal in Sundance history. Fox Spotlight dropped a record-breaking $17.5 million to acquire worldwide rights to film. And now, he’s scooping up major awards for his efforts.

Now, the film is scooping up major awards.

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Birth Of A Nationreceived two top awards and the festival’s award ceremony held at the Basin Recreation Field House. Nate and his team won the U.S Dramatic Audience Award and the prestigious U.S. Dramatic Jury Award. Nice!

During his acceptance speech, Nate said,“Sundance is like a great summer camp experience. This has been like the greatest moment of my career — it just means so much.”

Congrats Nate!

Another YBFer nabbing an award....

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Actor Craig Robinson received the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Individual Performance for his role in Morris For America, presented by U.S. Dramatic Jury Lena Dunham and Avy Kaufman.

Congrats Craig!

 

EXTRAS:

1. Timbaland reportedly refused to perform at a charity show in Detroit for residents afflicted by Flint’s water crisis when the club served the wrong brand of champagne. Really Timb? STORY

 

Photos: Getty/French's IG/2 Chainz's IG

EXCLUSIVE: Keke Palmer Takes Us Behind The Scenes At "Grease Live" Rehearsals To Talk Girl Crushes & Getting Star Struck

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Keke Palmer is ready to put on her dancing shoes and flex her vocals for the live production of the hit musical “Grease Live!,” set to air tonight. But before she wows us on stage, she gives TheYBF.com a backstage pass during rehearsals where she dishes on her girl crushes and getting star struck. Get it all inside….

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Who’s ready to go back down memory lane at Rydell High?! We sure are.

We’re just hours away from Keke Palmer taking the stage as the mouthy, yet prissy Pink Lady Marty Maraschino on FOX’s live musical production “Grease Live!,” a live adaptation of the cult classic Grease.

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The 22-year-old actress gives TheYBF.com a backstage pass at dress rehearsals leading up to her huge performance before a live studio audience tonight. And we were able to chop it with the YBF chick as she prepped for another run-through of the show.

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Yesterday, the cast and crew held rehearsals before tonight’s big show. Before hitting the stage, Keke had a visitor in her dressing room, co-star Jordan Fisher (atop), who stopped by to show some love. Cute. 

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The actress/singer/dancer has been hitting rehearsals for weeks in preparation for the live production. She's been keeping fans in the loop via her SnapChat and we noticed her co-star Vanessa Hudgens (above), who will star as Pink Lady honcho Rizzo, is all over that thing. We had to ask, who's the Grease castmate that she has biggest girl crush on?

“Vanessa for sure," Keke told exclusively tells TheYBF.com. “But honestly, all of the Pink Ladies. It has been such a pleasure working with them all.”

In sad news, Vanessa announced her father passed away after a battle with cancer last night. She said she's still going to perform tonight in his honor. Condolences to her and her family.

While Keke is certainly a star in her own right, we wanted to know when was the last time she was star struck. Like, completely fanned out when she met another star. She revealed,

“Meeting Eve Plumb on set just now! She played Jan Brady on ‘The Brady Bunch.’ She is playing Mrs. Murdoch in 'Grease Live' and I just realized after all of these rehearsals who she was! Crazy right ??!!”

Yes, it is!

When asked if she would be returning for the second season of "Scream Queens," she said, "I don't know, we will have to just wait and see..."

We can't wait to see Keke and the full "Grease Live!" cast bring the iconic musical to life! Be sure to be in front of a television tonight for the three-hour special starting 7:00pm EST on FOX.

Here.for.it.

 

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Chris Brown BLASTS Baby Mama Over Royalty ASTHMA Claims + Rob Kardashian Reportedly Drove From L.A To Austin In A Bentley To Pick Up Blac Chyna From Jail

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Chris Brown and his baby mama Nia Guzman are involved in some more drama. Find out what they’re feuding over now and get the deets on Rob Kardashian supposedly driving several miles to Austin from L.A. to pick up his rumored girlfriend Blac Chyna from jail inside…

Chris Brown and his baby mama Nia Guzman are at odds once again. Breezy is clapping back at Royalty’s mother after she made claims their 1-year-old daughter developed asthma due to Breezy smoking weed and cigarettes around her. Nia told TMZ, every time Royalty comes home, all of her clothes smell like smoke.

Well, Chris claims that is a LIE! The Grammy Award winning singer hopped on his Instagram to slam Nia’s claims, saying he quit smoking on New Year’s and NO ONE is allowed to smoke around Royalty. He said he would never put his daughter in harm’s way. He posted (then deleted):

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Smoking around Royalty isn’t the only thing Nia is accusing Breezy of.

In legal documents, she also claims that Chris has relapsed and is back to abusing drugs (specifically sizzurp/lean). Now, she wants Chris’ visitation to be restricted, allegedly forcing him to hire a full-time nanny or give up his time with her. She also wants him to be drug tested randomly AND she’s still trying to get more child support. She currently receives $2,500 a month, but she wants a whopping $16,000 a month.

Sighs to it all….

In coupledom news...

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So we told you Blac Chyna was released from an Austin jail after posting an $8,000 bail on public intoxication and drug possession charges. Now we know, her new rumored boyfriend Rob Kardashian was the one to pick her up.

But get this…

Sources tell TMZ Rob allegedly drove from L.A. to Austin (approx. 1,377 miles) in his Bentley to go get his boo! No lie. Peep the pic above. It’s reported he hopped in his whip soon after he got news that she was in jail. He was likely driving to go get her when they were FaceTiming yesterday.

You know the four-leaf clover emojis is their “thing” and you see the Beverly Hills Bentley tag on the car (TMZ confirms it’s his ride) above. Chyna posted the flick to her SnapChat and she also shared a video riding in the car on her way home:

 

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We put the distance from L.A. to Austin in Google Maps and it equals out to about 19 hours and 49 minutes on the road. Sheesh. Someone’s head over heels.

Oh, and new flicks have surfaced of the moment Chyna was arrested by law enforcement:

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Looks like Chyna has a ride-or-die dude....

 

EXTRAS:

1. Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian have been approached to do a sex tape, following in the footsteps of his sister Kim Kardashian, who released a sex tape that catapulted her into stardom. STORY

Photos: Chris' IG/Chyna's Snap/TMZ

Get Into Mariah & James Packer's SICK West Coast Mansion...And She Shows Off That 35 Carat Ring!

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Mariah Carey showed off her 35 carat ring for the first time at an event this weekend with her fiance James Packer.  Get the cute couple inside, plus their new totally over the top (and totally sick) new mansion they're renting in L.A.

MiMi & James hit the red carpet at G'Day in L.A. while kicking off the weekend.  They held hands while hitting the carpet, and before MiMi flashed that rock:

 

Sheesh.

 

That's not the only major bank the two just plopped down:

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They just rented out a 18,000 sqft L.A. home.  The State of the Art property features a total of eight bedrooms, a private movie theatre, elevator, wine cellar and tasting room, personal gym and dry sauna.

As for how much they're spending on this: $250,000 a month!  This is what happens behind the DOUBLE gates of the exclusive community The Oaks in Calabasas.

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Check out the whole house in the gallery below.  Can we come over for tea MiMi?!

 

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Ciroc Gives Props To Women Go-Getters At Empowerment Brunches+ Zendaya & Yara Shahidi Hit Up KODE Magazine Party

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Ciroc hosted a few women empowerment brunches in Atlanta and NYC to honor a few female hustlers. Meanwhile, covergirls Zendaya and Yara Shahidi celebrated their new KODE magazine cover. Peep the pics inside…

Ciroc Vodka hosted a few Women Empowerment Brunches to salute several female movers and shakers. The brunches were held in Atlanta and New York to honor 100 women making power moves in their respective industries.

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In Atlanta, R&B songstress LeToya Luckett and philanthropist Eudoxie Bridges, wife of Ludacris, were among the women who were saluted during the brunch. Singer-songwriter Keri Hilson was also in the mix to celebrate girl power.

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Eudoxie rocked a chic look that she showed off for the 'gram. We noticed numerous comments under her pic congratulating her on her second pregnancy. Hmm...could it be the flowy top? We're not sure, but we'll be keeping an eye out for a baby bump.

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The newly engaged R&B singer looked classic in a tailored pair of trousers with a crisp white top and a sparkly jacket resting on her shoulders.

LeToya was overjoyed with the honor expressing herself on Instagram saying, "My heart is still full from today's brunch! What a joy to be honored alongside my best friend. @eudoxiee you are a jewel & I'm SO proud of the work you're doing to uplift, inspire & empower young ladies with your @unspokenangels foundation. U are truly deserving of this honor & I'm proud to call you friend. Thank you again to my @ciroc family for making this day so special for us. God bless"

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Former "Cosby" kid and newlywed Keshia Knight Pulliam and former reality star Monyetta Shaw were also in the mix snapping it up with a few friends. Looks like the laides were having a ball celebrating with the honorees.

In NYC....

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"Power 105" radio host Angela Yee came out to support "Power" star Naturi Naughton who was being honored at the Women's Empowerment Brunch in the Big Apple.

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The "Power" star posted up a group shot of her squad, including her beau. Cute couple.

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Naturi's co-stars Lela Loren and Rotimi came out to show their support.

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"Power 105" radio personality Angie Martinez was also in the mix to celebrate girl power.

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R&B songstress Bridget Kelly was also honored at the NYC brunch and pregnant"Love & Hip Hop: NY" star Amina Buddafly was in the mix.

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Former reality star Tahiry flossed her curves a Jonathan Simkhai dress, Christian Louboutin heels, Louis Vuitton bag and an Adrienne Landau fur for the festivities.

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Singer Lion Babe was presented with an award for making power moves in the music industry.

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Hey ladies!

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WEEN co-found Valeisha Butterfield-Jones was also recognized for her power moves in the entertainment industry.

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DJ D Nice and his girlfriend Kelli Coleman came out to support their friend.

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Former reality star Emily B also came out to enjoy the girl power celebration.

At another event...

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Zendaya strikes again!

The all around fab chick, still killing it in her blonde pixie cut, popped up at the KODE magazine 10th Issue Party at the Blind Dragon in West Hollywood to celebrate her epic cover with five other YBF chicks.

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A quirky, yet stlyish look for Daya that she pulls off well.

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“black•ish” cutie Yara Shahidi, who slays on the cover, is always fabulous and age appropriate. She stuck a pose in a LBD and black peep toe heels and finished her look with a top bun.

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Yara's cousin and lip gloss maven Destiny Jones, daughter of rapper Nas, hit the scene to celebrate with her little cousin. Loves it!

 

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“LAHH: NY” Star Peter Gunz Reveals The Name Of His Son With Tara, Spills The Beans On A FIGHT

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Peter Gunz stopped by “The Breakfast Club” to chop it up about his never-ending love triangle with his allegedly wife Amina Buddafly and his pregnant baby mama Tara Wallace. Find out the name of his son with Tara and which castmates got into a brawl inside…

The love triangle between Creep Squad President Peter Gunz, his wife Amina Buddafly and baby mama Tara Wallace, who’s currently pregnant with his ninth child, has been taking all types of twisted turns. Now, the “Love & Hip Hop: NY” star is opening up about it all.

Peter dropped in on Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” to address the rumors that have been circulating about his and his “sisterwives.” FYI—This interview was taped before the reunion show taping where Amina confirmed she was pregnant again by Peter, so no questions were asked about that.

As you know, Tara is ready to give birth to Peter’s ninth baby. So what name have they picked out for their new bundle of joy? He said they are naming him Gunner.

He went on to talk about how Tara’s family looks at him differently now after everything he has put her through. They no longer look at him the same way after seeing how he treats Tara on television.

As far as his "creepish" ways, the former rapper pretty much owned up to all of his actions, but he said he did NOT purposely get her pregnant at the same time. HOW SWAY? You do realize how babies are made...especially being a father of 8.

As for how/why Tara ended up moving into the same apartment complex as him and his wife, he said he likes to take his sons (by Tara) to school everyday, but the drive from Yonkers to Queens was starting to become a burden. He said both women agreed to it when he first presented the idea to them.

So did Amina really get an abortion? He confirmed she did. So, those of you who thought she never got one, there you have it.

While he is the father of 8 children (with two on the way), he said none of his baby mothers have him on child support and that none of his kids are on welfare. He did admit that his other babies mamas are embarrassed by his antics on the show.

When asked if he’s worried about STDs he said “Umm, yea.” And confirmed he has never had any. Not sure we're totally believing that one. He said doesn't use condoms because he feels safe with the “home team.” Sighs…we just don’t understand why these grown women would rather be the first instead of the ONLY.

With all of the drama going on, Peter said he’s never going to choose between Tara and Amina. He said he wants to stay married to Amina, but he’s not sure if it’s going to happen. He said the only way this love triangle is going to end is if one of them decide to leave him and he sort of hints that one them may have decided to call it quits, but he didn’t reveal who. 

Why he won't just remain a single man and act as such is beyond us.  But we're sure selfishness has something to do with it.

Then he started spilling the beans about an altercation that went down between two male castmates. Here’s what went down (according to Peter)….

His co-stars DJ Self, Rich Dollaz and Papoose all went to Peter's restaurant (that he owns) to shoot a scene for the show. He said everything went well, it was just a typical night out with the fellas. As they were wrapping up and taking off their microphones all of a sudden a drink was thrown across the room and people starting yelling. He said Papoose threw a drink at DJ Self! Why? Well apparently because DJ Self wasn’t showing “love” to NYC. He said Self kept singing “Down In The DM” (by Down South rapper Yo Gotti) and it apparently ticked Pap off because he felt like Self wasn’t showing love to New York.

He went on to say Pap doesn’t really drink, but he believes he was drinking that night so it could have been the liquor talking. We not see this altercation go down on the show because he said it was at the end of the season, so it probably won’t make it to the show. Damn Pap…what’s really good?

Later, Peter talked about his son Cory Gunz (who is signed to Young Money)and his gun charge. He said Corey is good and is currently on probation while working on his music. He said superproducer Swizz Beatz has been working with him on some new tracks. Peter then went on to say no one can tell him anything bad about Cash Money/Young Money because they paid for his son’s lawyer and looks out for him.

Hmmm…we’re sure there are a handful of artist who would disagree.

You can check out his full interview below where he also said Amina was a better artist than Mariah Carey (yeah, we laughed at that too) below:

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Snoop Dogg, Jussie Smollett & Russell Simmons JET To Flint To Help Water Crisis + Timbaland Addresses Rumors About Not Performing Charity Concert

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Snoop Dogg, Jussie Smollett and Russell Simmons are donating their time and resources to help Flint residents who battling the water crisis. Peep their do-gooder pics and find out what happened with Timbaland supposedly cancelling a charity concert in Flint inside…

Many YBF celebs have been lending a helping hand to Flint residents who are battling a lead-water crisis. And the do-gooder spirit is rubbing off on other celebs.

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Over the weekend, Snopp Dogg took time out of his schedule to make make a stop in Flint before he hit the stage for a concert in Detroit. He went to speak with the city’s mayor Karen Weaver about how he can help the city with getting clean water as residents are still dealing with contaminated water. News reporter Kelli Taylor was also in the mix.

He showed up in his “Flint Lives Matter” shirt to talk to the residents there about how they’re dealing with the crisis.

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The "Gangsta Luv" rapper also snapped a group pic with the mayor and her Sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Elsewhere in Flint...

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“Empire” breakout star Jussie Smollett jetted from Chicago (taping for the new season of the hit FOX series) to personally meet with a few Flint residents. The actor paid a visit to Berston Field House in the Creative Expression Dance Studio where he spoke with folks one-on-one to hear their stories on how they’ve suffered from not having clean drinking water.

 

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The residents seemd super happy to get some star power shining in their town and shining on their situation.  After making his rounds, Jussie hopped on Instagram to show love to the people of Flint promising them he would be returning. He said, "On the [plane] back to Chicago but my heart is still in #Flint. I pray y'all know that you are heard and you matter. We aren't nearly done. I will see you in a few weeks. I Love y'all"

Also in the city...

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Russell Simmons joins celeb friendsDiddy, Wiz Khalifa and more to give back to Flint. But, he’s adding a more personal touch.

Today, the Hip Hop mogul, on behalf of his company RUSHCard, is pounding the pavement dropping off 150,000 bottles of AQUAhydrate to the residents that have been affected by the water crisis. AQUAhydrate has pledged to provide water to the city until the issue is resolved.

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He met with a woman who was given a water filter by the government that ultimately is doing NOTHING to help clean the water. He captioned, "Just met Nakeyja who is using government provided filters that are totally ineffective, as we tested them ON THE SPOT .. she has 2 children both of whom have lead poisoning. One does not speak at 3yrs old. And the other already tested very positive and has had seizures. The deeper I dig the nastier it gets."

Heartbreaking!

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Peep a clip of Russell in action below:

 

 

Nice to see our YBF celebs stepping up and helping the community during the crisis! Keep it up guys!

In other Flint news...

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Yesterday, the NY Daily News ran an article stating Timbaland refused to perform at a charity show in Detroit for residents afflicted by Flint’s poisoned water supply when the club served the wrong brand of champagne. It was said he requested Ace of Spades champagne and when he didn’t get it, he decided he wasn’t going to perform...this all according to Club Bleu co-owner Mitchell Jaworski.

We side-eye’d the story because it seemed sort of ridiculous, but crazier things have happened.

Now, Timbo is speaking out and he’s addressing the crazy rumor. Folks have been dragging him in his comments section on his Instagram account. So, he finally decided to speak out.

In the post, he said he wasn't scheduled to perform in the first place, although the flyer that went out DID say he was set to perform. He said the promoters asked him to perform at the last minute and apparently he wasn't feeling it, so he didn't. The superproducer went on to say he has donated money to the cause and it's a shame people will believe anything someone says without checking the facts. Peep his response above. So there you have it. Timb did NOT blow off a charity concert.

 

Photos: Snoop’s IG/ Takiyah Marshall/ @iamkellitaylor/@solraemi/@ michaelskolnik/@iamreeta/@outcole_make_em_say_u_outcold

Russell Wilson Is The ProBowl MVP...Not Just Because He Was Ridiculously Cute With Ciara After The Game + Cam Newton & Those Versace Pants

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We mean, really.  How cute are Russell Wilson and Ciara?!  We've got the adorable way the twosome celebrated Russell Wilson's Pro Bowl win and MVP status,  Plus, Cam Newton and the Panthers make their arrival in Phoenix for Superbowl 50, and Kanye West may want these pants...

After Russell won the MVP at yesterday's Pro Bowl, he was given a gift of two tickets to go anywhere in the world.  So, naturally, he swept his lady Ciara off her feet, literally, and is having her make the choice.  He posted the pic above saying:

Where you wanna go baby!!!? Tickets for 2...Anyplace in the world...You decide.

We love every bit of it. 

After the game, where he threw 3 TDs in a 49-27 Pro Bowl victory, the twosome caught up with each other before walking back into the tunnel:

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Adorbs.

 

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Congrats to Russell and #TeamIrvin!

 

The Panthers have officially arrived to Super Bowl 50, and they're all smiles:

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The fellas were spotted boarding the plane headed to Levi's Stadium, home of San Francisco 49ers, for Sunday's Super Bowl game.

You couldn't miss QB Cam Newton as he popped up in some SERIOUS back, white and gold printed Versace pants:

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And the shoes to match?  Hilar.  We can see Kanye switching from drooling over Wiz Khalifa's pants to these.

Look, when you and all your homies clean AF and you hit your Super Bowl locker room...you do what you want when you're poppin'.

 

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Meagan Good & DeVon Franklin Hit The Promo Trail + Blac Chyna Has "Future" Tattoo Removed + Tyga & Kylie Jenner Dine In Hollywood

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Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are on a press tour to promote their upcoming book “The Wait.” Meanwhile, Blac Chyna got her "Future" tattoo removed, while Tyga was spotted on a dinner date with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. Pics inside….

One of our fave YBF couples is making media rounds to promote their new relationship book.

New “Code Black” star Meagan Good and her filmmaker/preacher husband DeVon Franklin are in NYC to talk about their upcoming book they co-wrote titled The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love, which is expected to hit newsstands tomorrow (Feb. 2nd).

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The twosome first hit up “CBS This Morning” to explain why they think abstaining from sex is the key to a successful relationship. DeVon broke down the difference between celibacy and abstinence. He explains celibacy as having a purpose, abstaining from sex with a purpose. Abstinence is just not having sex.

The former “Minority Report” star also addressed those who judged her when she revealed she was waiting to have sex with DeVon until they were married.

So was it worth it? “Yes! It was worth the wait,” said Meagan today on the morning show.

Check it:

 

As they continued their rounds...

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The cute couple hit up Sirius XM to chop it up with Sway Calloway. Love them.

 

In other news...

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So it was REAL!

Blac Chyna nearly shut down the internet last fall after she showed off her new "Future" tattoo (on Ciara's birthday). She then tried to convince us all that it was fake when she had her friends write her name on their hands with Sharpies. But, clearly it was permanent ink.

Today, she shared a SnapChat clip of her having the tattoo removed. We're sure her rumored beau Rob Kardashian is breathing easier now that his girl no longer has another man tatted on her body.

In other coupledom news...

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Tyga and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner were spotted on a dinner date in West Hollywood last night. The twosome hit up celeb hotspot Craig’s restaurant for some good eats. While T-Raww recently commented on his ex-fiancee Blac Chyna's budding relationship with Rob Kardashian ( “Everybody deserves to be happy"), Kylie has remained mum on the situation.

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There she goes hiding her face again, after posting herself every 30 seconds on every one of her social media platforms.

 

Photos: Splash/Pacific Coast News/Meagan’s IG

Kenya Moore Claps Back At NeNe & Kim Fields + Potomac Housewife Karen Gets READ For Her "Basic" Kitchen

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After last night's ABSOLUTE foolery of a trip to Jamaica with that drama between Kenya Moore and Kim Fields, Kenya was all smiles -- with her boyfriend Matt on her arm -- as she hit up "WWHL" last night.  Sigh.  Get her clap backs at NeNe Leakes and Kim inside...

Once NeNe Leakes twirled into dinner in Jamaica on last night's episode, much to everybody's surprise, things went from catty to petty.  And Kenya wasn't feeling Kim nor NeNe as she seemingly felt her friendship with Cynthia Bailey was in jeopardy.  But it looks like she and her boo Matt Jordan are still going strong.  She and Andy Cohen even had him in the Clubhouse last night acting as the bartender.

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Kenya went for a black and white look with her Alaia shoes for the night.  And even though she rocked a sweet and innocent look, she was anything but that while talking about Kim and NeNe.  Check out the videos below:

 

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Karen Huger from "Real Housewives of Potomac" got read the riot act for that kitchen of hers.  The "my husband is the black Bill Gates" chick was taking calls from viewers when one person stepped to the phone with a nonchalant read.  The caller asked why her kitchen is so outdated if she's so filthy rich.  By the way, this was everyone's question on social media after the season's premiere episode aired.

So, Karen defended her white kitchen and then caught more shade from Kenya Moore.  Check it below:

 

Photos: Splash/Bravo

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