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DROP IT LOW! Jennifer Lopez, Yandy Smith & Bianca Bonnie TWERK To Rihanna’s “Work”

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Rihanna has everyone putting in “WORK.” Peep videos of Jennifer Lopez, Yandy Smith and Bianca Bonnie (aka Lil B) serving up twerk videos to RiRi’s newest single inside….

Looks like Rihanna’s new single “Work” has the ladies getting into formation with their hands on their knees and throwing that a** in a circle. Nothing wrong with a little twerkfest here and there.

Last night, “Shades of Blue” star Jennifer Lopez stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to bring the laughs in a funny skit with Jimmy. The 46-year-old “Booty” singer was dressed up as a schoolgirl with pigtails for Jimmy’s teen talk show sketch “Ew!”

JLo, starring as Gabby, and Jimmy, who was host Sara, chit-chatted it up about SnapChat and other things teenagers talk about. Then, Sara suggested they have a talent show. Sara’s talent was balancing a spoon on “her” nose. Gabby revealed her talent was dancing, but she was shy at first.

To loosen things up, Sara decides to turn on Rihanna’s new single “Work” and that when Gabby lets loose and drops it low!

Check it:

Get it JLo!

Afterwards....

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The Golden Globe nominated actress then slipped into a sparkly long sleeve mini dress and dazzled on stage loking gorgeous as usual. She talked about wrapping up the first leg of her Las Vegas residency (which kicks off again in May), her new cop drama “Shades of Blue” and the final season of “American Idol.” Check it below:

In another video....

 

“LAHH: NY” stars Yandy Smith and Bianca Bonnie (aka Lil B) are still in L.A. following all of the Grammy festivities.

Yesterday, the ladies were getting in a workout by the pool when it suddenly turned into a twerkfest video.  Peep the clips above and below.

 

Alright ladies!

EXTRAS:

1. VH1’s original movie "The Breaks" was a hit so now it's being turning into a new series. "The Breaks" has been greenlit for a series slated to premiere on VH1 in late 2016.

2. A new scripted series inspired by Star Jones’ 2011 book “Satan’s Sisters" is coming to VH1. "The Lunch Hour" series will focus on five female co-hosts of a popular daily TV talk show and the fireworks that ensue each weekday when they discuss life, love, family, politics, and gossip. While the book was inspired by the soap opera life of daytime TV, it is a work of fiction. The new series is set to premiere on VH1 in 2017.

Photos: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC


TRIFE! Lamar Odom’s Kids Are Allegedly Upset Their Dad Didn’t Stop By While In NYC For Yeezy Season 3 Event

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Lamar Odom traveled to NYC to attend Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 debut during NYFW. The thing is, he didn't bother to stop by to see his OWN KIDS! And they're pissed. Deets inside...

We can file this one in the Wack A** Baby Daddy Files!  If these claims are true...

Following a drug overdose that nearly took his life back in October, Lamar Odom has been recovering from the scare and it appears he’s almost back to a clean bill of health. He had to learn how to walk and talk again, but from the outside looking in, it appears he’s progressing quite well.

Well enough to travel in an airplane from L.A. to New York.

The former NBA baller was front and center for Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 debut at Madison Square Garden during NYFW last week. In fact, he walked in with Yeezy and was welcomed with applause. After his grand entrance, he took his seat next to his no-longer-estranged wife Khloe Kardashian and enjoyed the show with the Kardashian Klan.

But everyone isn’t happy with Lamar.

According to US Weekly, his two children, 17-year-old daughter Destiny and 13-year-old son Lamar Jr., are majorly upset their father came to NYC and didn’t come by to see them. A source tells the publication, “He didn’t see his kids when he was in NYC and the kids were upset. They were supposed to come out and see him, but Lamar has been embarrassed to call them and they are angry.”

Embarrassed to call your kids but not embarrassed enough to walk in front of 18,000 people? Whatevs. It’s messed up he allegedly didn’t bother to at least stop by to see his kids when they jetted to the west coast (with their mom) to be by his side after he was hospitalized for his drug overdose.

 

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“That’s So Raven” Star Orlando Brown Allegedly ARRESTED For Domestic Battery & Drug Possession, But He Says It’s NOT TRUE!

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Former “That’s So Raven” star Orlando Brown has found himself in trouble with the law yet again. We hear he was arrested (allegedly) for domestic violence, drug possession and other offenses, but Orlando claims it’s NOT true. Decide who you believe inside….

Chile…this mugshot is MANY things.

Former Disney star Orlando Brown was reportedly arrested after allegedly beating his girlfriend in a police station parking lot. We’re not making this up and we hope it's not true because this sounds quite ridiculous.

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According to TMZ, the former “That’s So Raven” star got into an argument with his girlfriend (above) in the parking lot of a police station last month in Torrance, CA. An eyewitness, who was using a nearby ATM machine, allegedly saw the altercation and called the police for help.

Once law enforcement arrived on the scene, Orlando allegedly refused to get out of his car. He was eventually coerced out of the vehicle where cops arrested him. At the jail, they did a search and allegedly found methamphetamine on him. It was also reported his girlfriend was not harmed.

The 28-year-old actor was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and obstruction of justice. He was also hit with two felonies, drug possession with intent to sell, and having contraband in jail.

But…Orlando is calling it all BS!

Right after TMZ ran the story a few hours ago, Orlando hopped on his Instagram to clap back at the allegations saying:

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Following that IG post, he put up a video of himself and his girlfriend riding around today where he asks her if he ever put his hands on her. Mind you, the arrest happened in January, so IF he did hit her and caused her to bruise, she likely would have healed by now. Check it:

 

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Hmph.

While it's unclear at the moment exactly WHY Orlando was arrested, it's clear he was arrested for SOMETHING. And this isn't his first run-in with the law. He has quite the rap sheet.

In 2014, he was able to strike a plea deal for threatening to kill a woman and her daughter. In 2013, he was arrested for DUI. In 2012, he was arrested TWICE for violating his probation and for failing to appear in court. In 2011, he was busted for a DUI and in 2007 he was charged for marijuana possession.

Sheesh! Come on Eddie!

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Just When We Thought Idris Elba Couldn't Get Any Sexier: The "Bastille Day" Trailer

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This continues to be the most LIT Black History Month ever.  Now, Idris Elba's new movie has us ready to start a Change.Org petition to demand the studio to cast him as the next James Bond.  Get the trailer for Bastille Day inside...

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Idris Elba is going the action route this time around after receiving tons of accolades for his serious role in Beasts of No Nation.  The possibly newly single actor plays a kick-ass-and-take-ALL-the-names CIA agent who's on his Jason Bourne ish while trying to dismantle a huge criminal conspiracy in Paris.

He's also giving us James Bond steez as he beats up the bad guys while dressed in an impeccably tailored suit.  It's all a recipe for a different level of sexiness.

Here's the synopsis below: 

Michael Mason (Richard Madden, Game Of Thrones) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself in the hands of the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Idris Elba, Avengers: Age Of Ultron), the field agent on the case, soon realizes that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale criminal conspiracy in the heart of the police force.

Going against commands, Briar recruits Michael to help quickly track down the source of the corruption. As a 24hr chase ensues, the unlikely duo discover they are both targets and must rely upon each other in order to take down a common enemy.

The film was supposed to be released this month in France, but due to the recent terrorist attack, the premiere was pushed to April 22nd.  No US release date has been set.

Check out the trailer, aka Idris' unofficial James Bond audition tape, below:

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Niecy Nash has been tapped to star in the upcoming Fox pilot "The Enforcers."  STORY

Tracee Ellis Ross & Anthony Anderson Hilariously Take Over “GMA” + Stephan James, Naturi Naughton & More Attend ‘Race’ NYC Premiere

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Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson went behind-the-scenes for their “GMA” appearance. Meanwhile, Stephan James, Naturi Naughton and more hit up the RACE NYC premiere last night. More inside…

Our fave TV couple hilariously took over daytime television yesterday.

“black•ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson went behind the cameras and inside the control room to run their “Good Morning America” episode.

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It was a “black•ish” takeover as the on-screen couple were calling all of the shots, cutting to commercials, and directing the cameramen to the perfect shot. Tracee dressed the uber fab director part rocking a blush Jill Stuart top and skirt paired with a pink pair of Christian Louboutins.

Does she ever get it wrong?  Nope! Her look was very intentional though.  She said:

Channeling #FayeDunaway in #Network in the control room at @GoodMorningAmerica

Werk!

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She was styling after a wardrobe change leaving the "GMA" studio. We want that coat!  It's called the Edith coat by Designers Remix, by the way.

Peep their interview and catch them in producer mode below:

“black•ish” airs every Wednesday at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

Elsewhere in the city...

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Before RACE hits theaters tomorrow, the inspirational film was screened at the Landmark's Sunshine Cinema in NYC last night. Lead star Stephan James, who portrays legendary Olympian Jesse Owens in the film, was front-and-center for the preview looking dapper in an oxblood tailored suit.

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"Power" star Naturi Naughton doesn't star in the film, but she came out to support Stephan and the cast. On Instagram, she revealed the "Power" cast is filming the finale episode today! Woot! We can't wait for the crime drama to return in June.

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Stephan’s RACE castmates Shamier Anderson and Jason Sudeikis, along with Focus Features CEO Peter Schlessel stopped for a group photo-op.

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Umm…Shamier is looking quite yummy. Hey boo....

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Smile guys!

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Actress Chantel Riley, who also stars in the film, looked fab in a black Cielo Brands jumpsuit. Chantel also stars as Nahla in the Broadway musical "The Lion King."

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As Stephan made his way down the carpet, he stopped to pose it up with co-star Jason Sudeikis’ fiancée Olivia Wilde.

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Model Tyson Beckford took a break from the NYFW scene to hit up the premiere.

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Olympic track and field World Champion Sanya Richards-Ross came out to see the biopic on an idol of hers who paved the way for her to compete in the Olympics.

 

Photos: Splash/Getty/Tracee's IG

Rihanna Delays The ANTI Tour Due To Production Problems

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Uh oh!  Rihanna just pushed back her world tour.  Does that mean there's trouble in ANTI paradise?  Well, according to her own reps, yes.  Deets inside...

After a slightly confusing album roll out and a sudden backing out of a HUGE Grammys performance due to a bout with bronchitis that seemed to affect her that night more than the night before when she performed, the Navy is taking yet another hit.

Their leader has pushed back the world tour announced back in November.

The ANTI tour was slated to kick off at the end of this month on February 26th in San Diego.  Now, the tour will start March 12th in Jacksonville.

The first eight dates of the tour have been rescheduled for May. Her reps told Billboard this evening that "production delays" caused the postponement:

A source in San Jose tells Billboard that the second show on the tour -- set for Feb. 28 at the SAP Center and moved to May 8 -- was having production problems and the show wouldn't be ready in time, which has been known for a couple of weeks. The show was headed for a sellout.

Rihanna's rep confirmed to Billboard that "production delays" were behind the postponement.

Travis Scott is still slated to accompany her on the US leg of the tour, while The Weeknd and Big Sean will accompany her on the European leg kicking off this June.

Here's the new tour schedule:

02-26 San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena *
02-28 San Jose, CA - SAP Center *
03-01 Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Arena *
03-04 Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center *
03-05 Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
03-06 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center *
03-08 New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center *
03-09 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena *
03-12 Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Arena *
03-13 Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena *
03-15 Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena*
03-18 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena *
03-19 Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena *
03-20 Charlotte, NC - The Time Warner Cable Arena *
03-22 Washington, DC - Verizon Center *
03-23 Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center *
03-24 Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills *
03-26 Hartford, CT - XL Center *
03-27 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center *
04-02 Newark, NJ - Prudential Center *
04-03 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo *
04-05 Quebec City, Quebec - Centre Videotron *
04-06 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre *
04-09 Baltimore, MD - Royal Farms Arena *
04-10 Boston, MA - TD Garden *
04-13 Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Center *
04-14 Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Center *
04-15 Chicago, IL - United Center *
04-18 Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre *
04-20 Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place *
04-21 Calgary, Alberta - Scotiabank Saddledome *
04-23 Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena *
04-24 Seattle, WA - KeyArena *
04-27 Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Smart Home Arena *
04-29 Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay *
05-01 Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Arena *
05-03 Los Angeles, CA - Forum *
05-04 Los Angeles, CA - Forum *
05-06 San Jose, CA - SAP Center *
05-07 Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena *
05-09 San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena *
05-13 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center *
05-14 Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center *
05-15 Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
05-17 New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center *
05-18 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena *
06-11 Amsterdam, Holland- Amsterdam Arena &$
06-14 Coventry, England- Ricoh Arena &$
06-16 Cardiff, Wales - Cardiff Stadium &$
06-18 Sunderland, England - Stadium of Light &$
06-21 Dublin, Ireland - Aviva Stadium &$
06-24 London, England - Wembley Stadium &$
06-27 Glasgow, Scotland - Hampden Park &$
06-29 Manchester, England - Emirates Old Park &$
07-04 Stockholm, Sweden - Tele2 Arena &$
07-07 Copenhagen, Denmark - Refshale Island &$
07-09 Hamburg, Germany - Volkspark Stadion &$
07-13 Milan, Italy - San Siro &$
07-15 Nice, France - Allianz Stadium &$
07-17 Frankfurt, Germany - Commerzbank Arena &$
07-19 Lyon, France - Grande Stade &$
07-23 Lille, France - Stade Lille &$
07-26 Prague, Czech Republic - Synotip Arena &$
07-28 Cologne, Germany - Rhein Energie Stadion &$
07-30 Paris, France - Stade de France &$
08-02 Berlin, Germany - Olympiastadion &$
08-05 Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy &$
08-07 Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion &$
08-10 Vienne, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium &$
08-12 Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadion &$

* with Travis Scott
& with The Weeknd
$ with Big Sean

 

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LADIES ON THE MOVE: Zoe Kravitz, Halle Berry, Marjorie Harvey & More

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Celebs were out and about on Thursday.  Find out who was wrapping up Fashion Week on one coast and running errands on the othr

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We all know Marjorie Harvey is here for any and every show she can roll to, so it's only right she closed out NYFW with an array of shows.  After leaving Marc Jacobs, she was also spotted at DKNY and other shows:.

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Loving this jumpsuit.  And only Marjorie could pull off powder blue feathered sleeves.

 

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Zoe Kravitz was also spotted around NY Thursday with her Lenny Kravitz lookalike boyfriend Twin Shadow.

Down in Miami:

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 festival is going down as we speak.  Chrissy Teigen is featured in the new issue, so she and her baby bump trekked it down to Miami for some fun aboard the yacht party Thursday night.

Wedneday night:

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Her hubby John Legend was right by her side.

 

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Chick is killing the sexy maternity red carpet game these days.  We're loving this sexy side lace dress.

Whatever Chrissy is doing, we hope it lingers after she delivers.  This pregnancy is doing wonders for her.

 

Another hot mama:

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Halle Berry ran some errands out in L.A.  She was spotted keeping it extra casual in baggy jeans and a blouse and sweater and she did a little shopping.

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The new divorcée has been keeping a super low profile lately.  We're sure this split from Olivier Martinez is a doozy for her. 

 

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Oprah Cleans Out Closet & You Can Buy Her Ish On Ebay! + Will Smith Will Be Getting Some Recognition This Year...At The All Def Movie Awards

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Oprah is cleaning out her closet and you will have a chance at getting your hands on some of her exquisite items. Find out how and get the deets on Will Smith being honored at Russell Simmons’ inaugural All Def Movie Awards inside….

 

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Oprah is getting ready for her “Next Chapter,” cleaning out her closest at the soon-to-be-demolished Harpo Studios in Chicago. Lady O jetted out of Chi-town back in 2011 to start her own cable network, OWN, and then she decided to bring her whole production studio to the west coast.

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Now, the media mogul and her team are cleaning out the closets at the old Harpo studios to decide which items to keep and which items to put for auction. And Coveteur was there to document the event and to chop it up with Oprah as she went through her wardrobe. YES, this is a major event. It's Oprah we're talking about dammit! Hell, we'll just take a shoe insert at this point.

Lady O is donating hundreds of pieces of clothing on Ebay where you will have a chance to get your hands on some of the items Oprah wore as host of her own talk show for the last 25+ years.

“My clothes were for being seen on TV or at an event, said Oprah. “I’m still doing those things, but now my clothes are just for me.”

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Standing in her 19-by-26-foot closet, she had tons of help from her bestie Gayle King and her creative director, Adam Glassman came to supervise. Fashion editor Jenny Capitain and stylist Kelly Hurliman were on hand to organize the pieces Oprah wants to keep and the pieces she’s letting go of.

“You know, Adam [Glassman was] the one who made me realize I was holding on to clothes that were all about a dream I had for myself, said Oprah. “I chose them for this idea I’d gotten into my head of how someone like me was supposed to live, but they had nothing to do with my actual life. And that changed me!”

 

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Lady O pulled out this bright coral blazer and said, “I just don’t need all this intense color, the embellishment, the heels anymore. When you’re in front of TV cameras every day, you have to stand out, but I’m in a different place now, and those things no longer serve me.”

Talk about a transformation!

If you were a fan of Oprah’s daytime TV threads, you can place your bets in the Ebay auction with proceeds benefitting The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Mark your calendars. The auction launches March 4th at 12AM EST.

In other news...

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Days before this year’s Oscars ceremony, Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital will produce the first-ever All Def Movie Awards. And Will Smith is being recognized for with a major award.

The All Def Movie Awards are set to go down on February 24th at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatre hosted by comedian Tony Rock. We see what you did there Russell. Tony’s brother Chris Rock is hosting the 88th Academy Awards.

Will Smith, who was snubbed by the Oscars for his role in Concussion, will be honored by the All Def Academy with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Legendary writer/producer Norman Lear will also be recognized and will be presented with the Vanguard Award for his contributions to entertainment that helped foster dialogue about race and race relations.

"Will Smith has broken all barriers in music, film, theater and television, said Russell Simmons, Founder and Chairman of All Def Digital, in a statement. “As a Grammy Award-winner, television star and the most accomplished and bankable film artist in the world, Will uses his powerful voice for social change. The All Def Movie Awards are enormously proud to honor Will Smith and his incredible body of work with our first Lifetime Achievement Award."

With #OscarsSoWhite snubbing many blockbuster films starring black casts, All Def Movie Awards plan to recognize those films during its ceremony. Films like Beasts Of No Nation, Creed, Straight Outta Compton, Chi-Raq, Concussion, and Dope are all up for Best Picture.

Russell said in another statement that All Def Move Awards "are not the Black Oscars, but they could be.” He added,"This will be a fun, entertaining and hopefully thought provoking celebration of the uncelebrated.”

Nice! The All Def Movie Awards will feature a black carpet, live musical performances and a stream of video content on social media. No word on if/when the awards will be televised, but we'll keep you posted.

Photos: Jake Rosenberg of the Coveteur/Getty

 


Serayah Gets Stylish For Press Rounds + Katt Williams & Girlfriend Hazel-E Rides Out In His Lamborghini + Naomie Harris In NYC

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Serayah is making media rounds in L.A. and she’s looking quite stylish while do so. Meanwhile, we spotted Katt Williams and his girlfriend Hazel-E riding around in his Lamborghini and Naomie Harris checking out of her hotel in NYC. Candids inside…

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Fresh from an extra busy week at NYFW, “Empire” starlet and singer Serayah back on the grind making press rounds on the west coast. The YBF chick is gearing up for the return of the hit FOX hip hopera that will premiere Wednesday, March 30th. 

She looks super cute!

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Yesterday, Serayah was spotted all smiles leaving E! studios after taping an interview for “Fashion Police.” Those boots are everything. 

Inside...

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In between takes, the television beauty was busy snapping up flicks for the ‘gram looking saucy in a forest green cut-out Dion Lee dress and gold Casadei heels. She looks gorgeous here. We're loving her new bob, but we miss those curly tresses she's known for.

Elsewhere....

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Comedian Katt Williams and (former?) “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Hazel-E were spotted out together in L.A. yesterday.

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Yesterday, the twosome rolled around Beverly Hills in Katt’s black customized Lamborghini. Hazel-E rode shot gun while Katt sat behind the wheel.

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Since kicking Yung Berg to the curb, Hazel-E has been loving up on Katt and the two appear to be head over heels for each other. Katt laced her with some nice Valentine's Day gifts that she eagerly showed off on the 'gram. Must be nice.

On the east coast....

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Britsh beauty Naomie Harris was all bundled up to brave the arctic NYC weather. Keeping a low profile, the Spectre star was seen with her luggage after checking out of her Tribeca Hotel yesterday.

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Following her 007 blockbuster, Naomie is gearing up for the release of a few films she has wrapped up. She’s starring in a new thriller titled Our Kind of Traitor, set to be released in May.

The Southpaw star is also starring in a new flick titled Collateral Beauty with Will Smith and Kate Winslet, set to hit theaters in December. And she’s also set to appear in Jungle Book: Origins that is set to premiere in Fall 2017. Chick is booked!

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REAL LIFE YBF: 10-Year-Old Ify Ufele -- From Bullied To Plus Size Fashion Designer For Kids + Rapper Dee-1’s Viral Video About SALLIE MAE

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We love a good real life YBF story! 10-Year-old Ify Ufele started her own plus size clothing line for kids after being bullied about her size. And get this, she has already shown her designs at NYFW. Get the deets on this FAB fashionista and check out rapper Dee-1’s new video about paying off his school loans inside….

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At the tender age of 10, Egypt Ifynanya "Ify" Ufele can add designer to a resume she hasn’t even began to work on. The Queens native pre-teen decided to launch her own line called Chubiiline, an all-size clothing brand for girls.

Ify used to be bullied by other kids over her weight, but she didn’t let that get her down, turning a negative into a positive. She used it as ammunition to create her very own kids collection. And her new line has made it all the way to one of the biggest fashion events of the year: New York Fashion Week! How cool is that?

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"People applaud me and tell me I'm good at fashion," Ify told the “TODAY” show this week. “I was bullied and they called me all kinds of names. One time I got stabbed by a pencil," she said.

Ugh!

Chubiiline is described as "bringing Africa to America, one design at a time," with a collection of brightly colored pieces any little girl would be happy to wear. She credits her grandmother for her expert seamstress skills, learning how to sew and cut patterns at the age of 7.

LOVES IT!

On top of showing her line at NYFW last September, she has also rubbed elbows with a few YBF celebs. She caught up with rapper Lil Mama, actor/singer Mack Wilds, “Love & Hip Hop: NYC” star Bianca Bonnie and “Black Ink” star Oh Sh*t during the #Ballin4Peace charity event at York College last week:

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Congrats Ify!

If you're looking to cop one of her designs (or two), check out her website here.

In other real life YBF news....

We’re sure many of you can relate to this story.

Meet teacher-turned-New Orleans-rapper Dee-1. He went to college, got his degree, and took a teaching job at a middle school in Baton Rouge. After college, he was drowning in student loan debt like most college graduates in America. But, that all changed after he inked a deal with RCA’s Inspiration imprint.

Once they cut him a fat check, Dee-1 went and paid off all of his student loan debt and then made a song and video about it called “Sallie Mae Back.”

We’re not sure if this is some slick move by Sallie Mae/Navient to get their money back from the masses by using a catchy rapper and song...or if dude legit is happy about paying off his student loans. Either way, we like the message. Peep the visuals above.

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POTUS’ White House Black History Month Reception Welcome Speech Has Us In TEARS! + The Braxtons & More Attend

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The White House is continuing the Black History Month celebrations. Yesterday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a reception to commemorate the trailblazers that came before us. Come inside to see pics from the festivities and POTUS’ hilarious welcome speech inside….

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The Black History Month celebration continues at the White House!

Yesterday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted guests at the White House for a reception to honor all of the African-Americans that broke race barriers, slaves who helped build this country and the heroes who marched for equality and justice for us all.

As POTUS welcomed everyone to the White House, one lady yelled out “Heeeeey Michelllle!” with POTUS responding“Heeeeey.” Then he said, “We know it’s Black History Month when you hear someone say ‘Heeeey Michelle! Giiiirl! You look so good!”

We die! Check it below:

Hilar!

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The festivities continued with POTUS welcoming members of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s family into the Oval Office to see MLK’s bust for the first time. MLK’s son Martin Luther King, III, along with his wife Andrea King and their daughter Yolanda King, and MLK’s daughter Bernice King.

BLACK HISTORY FACTS: MLK’s statue became the first image of an African-American to be displayed in the Oval Office after it replaced the Winston Churchill bust. MLK’s bust also became the first image of an African-American in ANY public space in the White House.

 

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As POTUS made his rounds, he stopped to greet a kiddie who was waiting for his arrival in the East Room.

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Reality stars and singers Towanda Braxton and Traci Braxton came out for the Black History Month celebration.

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Rev. Al Sharpton was also in the mix to celebrate our hertiage.

There were also step performances by Step Afrika that had the White House LIT! Check it::

 

 

 

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And let's not forget Morgan State University Marching Band Drum Line welcoming everyone in:

 

Walking into the White House and there's an HBCU band (Morgan) playing. #HellaOnyx #SuperBlack

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Loves it!

 

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Rihanna Twerks On Drake In “Work” Teaser + Lil Mama Claps Back At Social Media Trolls In “Memes” Video

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Rihanna is teasing her new video “Work” featuring Drake. Also, Lil Mama just dropped a new video for her track “Memes.” Check ‘em out inside….

Rihanna’s new track “Work” has been the go-to dance-and-post track since it dropped. And now, the official video treatment is almost here.

The Pop princess unveiled a 30-second teaser where we see her twerking and grinding all up on her former rumored boo Drake. Nah kids, they aren’t together….at least that’s what RiRi claims.

In the Director X-directed clip, RiRi is bending it over and shaking her “ass”ets in the club with other partygoers vibing out to her party track. This is just a sneak peek until the full video is released on Monday. In the meantime, peep Rih and Drizzy getting close below:

By the way, Rihanna has cancelled TWO of her "ANTI World Tour" dates in the UK that were originally scheduled to go down in June. She pulled her performance at Sunderland and Cardiff blaming it on "logistical reasons." This news comes right after RiRi's reps announced the tour would be delayed by two weeks. Now, folks are wondering if she'll show up for her performance at the 2016 BRIT Awards on February 24th.

What's going on in the NAVY camp?

In another new video...

Following her social media inspired video “Sausage,” Lil Mama is back with yet another social media inspired video. This time, she brings new visuals for her track “Memes,” a cut from her Take Me Back EP.

The Malu-directed video opens with a clip from her now infamous “Breakfast Club” interview where she breaks down crying talking about her mother battling cancer. The picture of her crying set social media on fire with people sharing and posting tons of different memes making jokes at her expense. But, a little adversity doesn’t stop Lil Mama. She just keeps coming back harder.

For the new visual, she raps over Notorious B.I.G.’s classic hit “Kick in the Door” as she serves boss woman fab. Decked out in a white fur, white suit and walking cane, she channels the late rapper as she spit some bars clapping back at everyone who counted her out.

Y'all aren't getting rid of her that easily. Check it above.

 

NEW MUSIC: K. Michelle’s “Mindful” Ft. T-Pain + Tweet & Missy Elliot Reunite On “Somebody Else Will” + Azealia Banks’ “The Big Beat”

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In today’s music round up, we have new tracks from K. Michelle& T-Pain, Tweet & Missy Elliot and Azealia Banks. Take a listen inside…

Along with her many reality shows, K. Michelle is readying new music to follow up her Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart album.

For her newest musical offering, the R&B songbird teams up with T-Pain for “Mindful,” a cut from her upcoming album More Issues Than Vogue. Catchy title she has there.

The song isn't one of her usual love/heartbreak records. K isn’t holding anything back unleashing a mouthful of expletives as she raps over the beat. And some of the lyrics seem to be geared toward her nemesis Toya Wright, whom she dragged on social media a few weeks ago. It was MANY things.

On the new track, K raps, “F*ck that n*gga/F*ck that b*tch that he with/I got my own money/Ain’t nobdy giving me shit”

By the way, she did end up apologizing and revealed she talked to her ex-boyfriend Memphitz and has finally moved on from that situation. She likely recorded this track before she had a change of heart.

Check it below:

K. Michelle drops her album More Issue Than Vogue March 25th.

On another new collaboration....

R&B lovers rejoice!

Tweet is back with a new single reuniting with none other than Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot. Yep, they’re back at it after their hit track “Oops (Oh My)” had us rocking rocking our hips and “touching” ourselves back in 2002.

After dropping visuals for her track "Won't Hurt Me,” the Southern Hummingbird brings her new single “Somebody Else Will,” a track from her upcoming album titled Charlene. Tweet keeps with her signature style and effortlessly croons over the ballad. Get into it above.

Charlene drops February 26th and we can’t wait to get our hands on it.

On another track...

While she may be going through some legal issues, that hasn’t stopped Azealia Banks from cranking out new music.

The Broke With Expensive Taste rapper released a new club banger titled “The Big Beat.” The opinonated Harlem rapper is currently looking for a new label, but in the meantime is readying a new project, Slay-Z, that’s expected to be released later this month.

Rock out to Azealia’s new track above.

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OUT OF HIDING FOR REAL: Blac Chyna Hops On Rob & Plants A Kiss In Front Of Paparazzi

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Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are all over each other...in public.  Yep, Rob is officially ALL the way out of hiding...and he wants the world to know.  Get the couple's newest pics inside...

We've been seeing more and more glimpses of the recluse Rob Kardashian now that he and Blac Chyna are getting it in. 

Last night, the twosome tossed caution to the wind and put their 'love' on full blast.  They were spotted leaving a dermatologist for Lord knows what treatment, and Chyna grabbed Rob for a kiss and wrapped her leg around him...all while the paparazzi went crazy:

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Inside, they snapped pics for the 'Gram...and we haven't seen Rob smile this much since...yeah, we can't remember:

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The two drove off into the night in Rob's car as they fake-avoided the paparazzi that magically appeared:

 

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Peep the video below:

 

We can't even lie, these two are mad entertaining...

 

However, Rob's sister Khloe is FAR from entertained. With rumors running rampant that the Kardashian-Jenners hate this relatioship of theirs (we wonder if they put as much effort into hating Kylie getting with a grown father when she was barely 16), Khloe reached out to her little brother yesterday...via Instagram:

 

It's simple..... I miss you

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Oh.

 

 

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Black Model Leomie Anderson Goes OFF On NYFW Make-Up Artists + Zac Posen Makes Statement With (Almost) All Black Models

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Supermodel Leomie Anderson unleashed a Twitter rant that will hopefully have some make up artists reevaluating their make up kits. Find out what she said and get into the #BlackGirlMagic designer Zac Posen displayed at NYFW inside….

British model Leomie Anderson unleashed an epic rant about make up artists who come to work not prepared to fulfill their duties to the fullest capacity.

During New York Fashion Week (that just wrapped up), Leomie took to her Twitter account to air out her frustrations over make up artists who don’t come prepared to do make up for women who are not white. And supermodel Jourdan Dunn concurs.

Leomie started off her rant questioning why white models can be confident their make up will be flawless on the runway while black models have to do a seek-and-find for an artist who has foundation that would match their completion. Make up artists weren't the only people she called out. She said they need more hairstylists who can do textured hair as well.

She tweeted (read from the bottom up):

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Jourdan retweeted Leomie’s tweets in agreement with her statements. Remember when Jourdan popped off at Victoria’s Secret and decided not to walk in their show? While it’s still unclear exactly why she decided to back out, we have a GOOD guess why she bailed.

Leomie even went as far as putting one of the make up artists on BLAST, showing her make up kit filled with foundations that catered to women with fair skin. Peep the tweet:

 

Bloop!

Leomie is NOT here for this foolishiness…neither are we.

But we are HERE for this:

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Take a moment to soak up this black girl beauty. OK!

Designer Zac Posen is shaking up the fashion world with his NYFW fashion show. 25 of the 33 models he chose for his runway show are black women. YES, a black girl takeover went down during NYFW. And we love all of it.

Before his show earlier this week, the designer posted this on Instagram:

 

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Zac posted a picture of himself carrying a bag made my black model Ashley Chew with the caption,“#BlackModelsMatter #womanofcolormatter #Diversity is what makes the world beautiful and inspiring! #NYFW #FW16 @cfda bag by @ash_chew”

Finally someone who GETS it.

For his Fall 2016 collection, he said Ugandan princess Elizabeth of Toro was the inspiration behind the new collection. He explained, “This collection was inspired by Ugandan Princess #ElizabethOfToro a royal who studied law at Oxford, modeled for Diana Vreeland at Vogue and represented her country at the United Nation. Therefor it was a dream to have Ugandan beauty #AamitoLagum close my fall 2016 collection.”

This is definitely a huge step in the right direction to start adding more diversity in the model/fashion world. Hopefully, this rubs off on other designers to start choosing more women of color to walk in their shows.

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WORK WORK WORK WORK: Kerry Washington Takes Over Late Night + Angela Bassett Nails This White Suit, Will Return For Another "AHS" Season

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How cute is Kerry Washington?!  She always picks the perfect frock, and last night's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel" was no different.  Get the deets inside, plus Angela Bassett slaying once again during her "London Is Falling" promo run....

Kerry Washington appeared on Jimmy Kimmel right after "Scandal" aired last night:

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She kept it cute and colorful in a Saloni London SS16 dress and her OPT St. Marks The Spot manicure (She IS the spokeswoman for the nal polish company afterall!).

 

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Perfect.  The wife and mom is gearing up to play Anita Hill in the upcoming HBO movie Confirmation. 

 

As for how she spent her recent 39th birthday, she and her husband Nnamdi had a date night at Disneyland:

And about those steamy "Scandal" sex scenes on tv, Kerry revealed her mom sits through them like a pro:

Ha!

As for her recent "Entertainment Weekly" cover co-stars, Kerry revealed she is good friends with Eva Longoria, Reese Witherspoon and Elizabeth Banks in real life...even before the cover.

Pics of Kerry's arrival:

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Can't believe fringed hem jeans are making a comeback.

 

As for another super fab chick:

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Angela Bassett kicked off press rounds for her upcoming movie London Has Fallen. She sat down with Larry King for an episode of "Larry King Now" (airing next month) where she revealed she's already signed on to return for a fourth season of "American Horror Story."

Which means, we'll get to see the fabulous face on FX once again:

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Angela looked amazing in this stark white Veronica Beard suit and Fendi shoes.  Just perfect.  Slay on Angie!

And today:

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She was back on the promo trail, this time in a black and white look by Proenza Schouler.

Looking amazing Ange!

 

Photos: JLynStyle18's FB/NBC/Pacific Coast News

Kanye Breaks Up A Paparazzi Fight + Angela Simmons & Mack Wilds Promote Black History Month In Chicago

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Well here's a first.  Kanye West was involved in a mixup with the paparazzi -- as he played peacemaker between two of them!  Get the pics and deets inside, plus Angela Simmons and Mack Wilds in Chicago talking Black History Month...

Kanye West played a bit of a different role than he usually does on Friday.  When he pulled up to LAX and the paparazzi swarmed, a fight broke out between two photogs:

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What does 'Ye do?  He hugs one in order to break them up!

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Usually, it's 'Ye going toe to toe with the snappers.  It looks like for once, he was just trying to keep the peace.  Check out video of the incident below:

 

 

Over in 'Ye's hometown of Chicago:

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The LBP Workshop Pepsi’s Recipe tour made a stop in the Windy City this week.  The purpose was to celebrate black history month and to deliver some fun while profiling African Americans who’ve broken ground on and off the field.

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Hosted by Angela Simmons and Mack Wilds, the twosome helped honor Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte, Chicago Artist Hebru Brantly and boutique owners Autumn and Brian.

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But we all know those selfies and pics are important too, especially to Angela.

The "Growing Up Hip Hop" star skipped over to Miami for her big Charity weekend Friday:

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She kicked off the weekend rocking a sparkly dress from Virgos Lounge.  Then slipped into a little black dress for another event:

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Loving her suede eggplant pumps.

 

Photos: ExclusiveAccess.net/Angela's IG/INF

Bow Wow Responds To Rumors He's Dating Keyshia Cole

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Bow Wow was in a talkative mood last night.  Which means he talked about rumors...without REALLY talking about them.  Find out his responses to the Keyshia Cole dating rumors inside...

Rumors are running rampant that Bow Wow has moved on from Erica Mena to Keyshia Cole.  The pic above likely sparked all the dating talk.

About a week ago, Bow posted a few things that made people go hmmm.  He captioned the above pic with this lovey dovey caption:

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Hmmm...

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The girl in the pic above, rubbing Bow Wow's head, looks like it could be Keyshia Cole.  But we couldn't cross check her latest nail polish color with pics on her Instagram since she recently went and deleted ALL her social media accounts.  How odd...

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Bow also dropped a heart emoji while talking about her album and how he was feeling that night.

Fans noticed and started throwing questions at him on Twitter.  And here's how he answered:

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Oh?

Well, he didn't flat out confirm or deny he's dating Keyshia, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was true.  He seems to have a type....personality wise.

The "CSI: Cyber" star's ex live-in girlfriend seems to be good with her singledom. Erica Mena posted yesterday:

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Ha.

 

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The Weeknd & Lauryn Hill Rock The Stage Together On "Jimmy Fallon"

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Just days after Lauryn Hillwas tardy for the Grammy party and her performance with The Weeknd, the duo got a second shot on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" last night.  Get their performance inside...

 
Lauryn Hill didn't get to make her surprise appearance during The Weeknd's performance at the Grammys last week, so last night on "Fallon," it finally happened.
 
While the 2016 Oscar nominee performed his hit "In the Night" on Fallon's last night of airing from L.A., Lauryn Hill popped in to rock a verse.  Check it below:
 
 
 
Then, this happened:
 

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The Weeknd snapped a pic with QuestLove and Jimmy Jam.  Fab times!
 
 
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"Stop Grabbing My Ass!" -- Amber Rose Complains Fans Sexually Assault Her All The Time

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Amber Rose appeared on OWN's "it's Not You, It's Men" last night.  Get her eyebrow-raising discussion with hosts Rev. Run and Tyrese inside...

Last night, on Rev. Run & Tyrese's provocative new OWN talk show, Amber Rose came to school the guys on why a woman's image should not be an invitation to sexually assault her.

Of course, the fellas had some push back in the form of explaining why a fan -- of either sex -- may feel he or she CAN feel all over a woman who constantly sexualizes her body parts publicly. 

Amber wasn't having it. The former stripper turned model-actress talked about her own experience with harassment as a result of false perceptions about her image.  Then she attacks the double standard that has long existed for women and defines what it means to her to be a strong woman, or, as she calls it, a “bad bitch”.

Check it below:

Thoughts?

"It's Not You, It's Men" airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. on OWN.

 

BONUS: Amber and Wiz Khalifa's son Sebastian turns 3 today!

 

He Always wants pumpkin pie! #HappyBirthdaySebastian

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Photo: OWN

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