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Teyana Taylor Puts In Work, Work, Work, Work, Work In The Club + Jay Z Is Now DJ Khaled’s Manager

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Teyana Taylor was twerking for her life in the club the other night. And we have the videos. Plus, Jay Z just became DJ Khaled’s new manager. Peep the videos and get the deets inside….

Sometimes a chick has to let loose, especially a new mom who has been on baby duty non-stop since the birth of their child. And that’s exactly what new mom Teyana Taylor was up to the other night.

The “Maybe” singer was tapped to host and perform at Bliss nightclub in Washington D.C. over the weekend. And chick put on a show!

When Rihanna and Drake’s new club banger "Work" came on, the 25-year-old singer started getting itAll the way in.  She rocked a super tight dress that showed off all her curves...and her post-baby bod is SICK! Tey has to be crowned the new queen of the snapback!

Peep the clips below:

 

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Get it Tey!

On the business side...

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Teyana is doing more than twerking her a** in the club. The "Google Me" singer is set to release her very own shoe collection in collaboration with Reebok Question. She will be releasing an all-red colorway in October. She announced on IG, “God Never Shuts One Door Without Opening Another. I'm Always ready. TEYANATAYLOR x REEBOX x THE ANSWER You know why I'm here. Just wait on it. #October #MyThirdSneaker #Blessed #QuestionMid #AI”

This will be Tey’s third sneaker collection after collaborating with adidas and Ewing Athletics previously. Congrats Tey!

In other new deals....

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Major key alert! DJ Khaled just announced Jay Z will now be managing his career.

He hopped on Instagram to share a video of him and Hov vibin’ out and toasting it up in the studio with a caption that read “DJ Khaled’s Manager.” Khaled was also rocking an original Roc-A-Fella chain in the clip. Check it below:

 

 

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The Miami producer captioned:

Allow me to reintroduce myself!!!! Meet my manager. His name is Jay Z. Jigga. Hov!!! Special cloth alert! The blessings coming in have been overwhelming. So much blessings I needed the right team to help me embrace it right. And when I say embrace I mean brand partnership. When two special cloth brands come together history gets made. I'd like to thank fan luv for walking with me thru the journey of more success. They don't want us to win!!!! So what we gonna do is win more. When I say we, I'm talking fan luv! I'm talking my brother Lenny S! Always seen my vision !!I'm talking Chaka!! I'm talking JIGGA NATION!!!!! I'm up to something. I will never stop!!! I will not lose JIGGA VOICE!!! Ride with me thru the journey of more success. God is the greatest! Bless up. #WeTheBest #JAYZ #Rocnation @wethebestmusic JUS KNOW IM WORKING ON NEW MUSIC !!

Remember when we spotted Hov on Khaled’s SnapChat at the Clippers vs. Heat game back in January where they were having “mogul talk?” Yep, they likely were putting the final touches on their new collaboration.

Jay Z’s Roc Nation welcomed Khaled to the team tweeting:

 

Nice! This news comes weeks after Khaled announced a new deal with Apple Music for his own show called We the Best. The SnapChat King also signed a new deal with United Talent Agency. As Khaled would say, BLESS UP!

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Khaled also recently sat down with Fast & Furious producer Neil Moritz. Hmm...will Khaled be making a cameo in one of the upcoming new films? Time will tell...

In other Jay Z news….

Reports popped up recently that Jay Z and TIDAL were dealing with some legal issues over royalty payments.

TIDAL was reportedly facing a $5 million class-action lawsuit from Yesh Music, LLC and John Emanuele from the band, the American Dollar.

The lawsuit was uploaded to Scribd where the plaintiffs made claims that the music streaming service streamed 116 of the band's copyrighted songs without paying back any royalty payments. According to Complex, the documents also revealed Tidal reportedly used faulty numbers to make payments to artists and may have undercut the money they owed to artists by as much as 35%.  Sheesh!

You can check out the paperwork here.

TIDAL released a statement saying they don’t owe Yesh Music anything and they may be misinformed about the royalty payment process. They have since removed all of their music from the app. The statement reads:

TIDAL is up to date on all royalties for the rights to the music stated in Yesh Music, LLC and John Emanuele’s claim and they are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them. As Yesh Music, LLC admits in their claim, TIDAL has the rights to the Master Recordings through its distributor Tunecore and have paid Tunecore in full for such exploitations. Their dispute appears to be over the mechanical licenses, which we are also up to date on payments via Harry Fox Agency our administrator of mechanical royalties.

The entire catalog in question streamed fewer than 13,000 times on TIDAL and its predecessor over the past year. We have now removed all music associated with Yesh Music, LLC and John Emanuele from the service. This is the first we have heard of this dispute and Yesh Music, LLC should be engaging Harry Fox Agency if they believe they are owed the royalties claimed. They especially should not be naming S Carter Enterprises, LLC, which has nothing to do with Tidal. This claim serves as nothing other than a perfect example of why America needs Tort reform.

Well there’s that.

Photos: Getty/Teyana's IG/Khaled's IG


$122K+ For Flint Recovery! Ava Duvernay, Ryan Coogler, Janelle Monae, Jesse Williams & More Fundraise & Rock The Stage

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It was all about #JusticeforFlint Sunday night in Detroit.  While some celebs were putting on their custom gowns and tuxes and making their voices heard at the Oscars, others were rocking the stage in Flint, Michigan to raise money for a wonderful cause...

Over the weekend, YBF directors Ava Duvernay (Selma) and Ryan Coogler (Creed) teamed up to bring together a few Hollywood heavyweights and powerful voices in Flint, MI. 

The cause was to raise money for the city's recovery efforts to repair the damage caused to its citizens from the lead water crisis.  And we're all the way here for that.  We love when our YBF celebs dive into helping our own communities.

Ava and Ryan called in the troops to bring attention to the cause on the same night as the Oscars -- Stevie Wonder, "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams, Musiq Soulchild, Hannibal Buress, Jazmine Sullivan, Jussie Smollett, Estelle and plenty more.

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According to Ava, the event raked in over $122,000 from more than 3,600 donors. Kerry Washington was one big name who attended the Oscars while still giving to the cause in Flint. They used no paid promotion.  Nice!

 

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Definitely a cause worth donating to!

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Performers like Stevie and Janelle took the stage at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint to perform for the community.

 

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Detroit native Dej Loaf came out to support the town next door to where she grew up.

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Jazmine did what she does best --brought that fabulous voice to the people.

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Jussie Smollett and Jesse snapped pics around the venue.

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And Estelle and Jussie took the stage as well.  Check out a recap video of everything that went down below:

 

 

Congrats to all those involved in this amazing fundraising effort!

 

 

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Russell Wilson Wants You To “Be Good” &“Look Good” With Newly Launched Charitable Clothing Line

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Russell Wilson is tapping into the fashion industry, but in a charitable way. Find out how he plans to have men dressed to the nines all while giving back inside….

How can you hate on Russell Wilson? He’s a God-fearing Super Bowl winning champ who has swept R&B singer Ciara off of her feet. He visits the Seattle Children’s hospital weekly and he seems like an all-around great guy.

Now, he’s expanding his empire by tapping into the fashion world. The 27-year-old NFLer is ready to take over the men’s fashion realm with his brand new clothing line called Good Man Brand. The line is a collection of casual gear made with the purpose to inspire guys to do good, while looking good!

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Yesterday, Russell made an appearance at Nordstrom’s in downtown Seattle to celebrate the launch. He posed it up with fans and held a Q&A:

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Russell’s new line, a collaboration with his three partners (who, in total, bring nearly 70 years total of fashion experience to the project), will be giving back to charity much like the shoe brand TOMS.

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Good Man Brand is promising to donate $3 from every item purchased to the Why Not You Foundation, with the proceeds going to inner city education programs like Friends of the Children. Sweet!

The new line will be in 20+ Nordstrom stores nationwide and 75 “mom and pop” shops (as Russell dubbed them). You can also cop some of his threads on the brand's website TheGoodManBrand.com.

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The brand also totes an inspirational slogan, “Lead. Inspire. Live.” Russell said those three words were traits he found in good men that were involved in his life such as his late father and that he hopes to inspire his customers to do the same. He told GQ,"We're going to change a culture through fashion."

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Gotta love it! 

CiCi posted a flick from the event on Instagram with the caption, "Proud Of My Baby and His Successful Launch Of @GoodManBrand. #GoodManBrand #Nordstroms." Cute!

Russ also hit the streets of Seattle to ask women what makes a good man. The lady in the first clip had the slickest answer ever! Peep the clips below:

 

 

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Congrats Russ!

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Morris Chestnut Addresses Those DEADBEAT Daddy Accusations + Drake’s Fine A** Spotted In London

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We're just going to call this FINE MAN TUESDAY. Morris Chestnut is opening up about rumors that he’s a deadbeat dad to a son he never claimed.  Find out what Morris had to say about it all and peep a few flicks of Drake’s fine a** in London inside….

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Morris Chestnut (above entering the “TODAY” show studio) is on the promo trail for the spring premiere of his hit FOX series “Rosewood.” He stopped by Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” to chop it up with the hosts about the new show and to address some rumors that have been floating around about him being a deadbeat dad.

A man came forward not too long ago claiming Morris left him and his mother after he landed Boyz N The Hood role.

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Now, Morris has two kids, a 19-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter, with his wife Pam Bryse Chestnut. But, a 30-year-old man named Dante Chestnut (pictured above) came forward not too long ago BLASTING Morris on social media calling him a deadbeat dad!

The “Rosewood” star explained why this man thought he’s his father and details exactly what went down between him and the man’s mother. Morris said back when he was about 17-18 he was sleeping with girl (they were not dating) when she came to him one day telling him she was pregnant. (This was before he got married.)

At the time, he thought the kid could had been his, so he said he stepped up, started a relationship with the woman and tried to take care of his responsibility. He said their relationship was difficult, constantly breaking up and making up.

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Once he landed the role in Boyz N The Hood (and they had broken up), that’s when the woman tried to hit him with a paternity test for Dante, who was 3-years-old at the time. The woman lawyered up, he lawyered up and they did the test. Turns out, Morris was NOT the father!

He said when Dante was about 9, he sat down with him and explained that he was not his father.  Apparently, that was the FIRST time the child had heard this! Sheesh.

Morris said he doesn’t fault Dante for calling him a deadbeat because he has been brainwashed by his mother who continued to feed him lies. While he’s disappointed in the way Dante handled the situation, he said he blames Dante’s mother because once that results revealed he was NOT the father, she should have told Dante the truth.

Hmph!

Later, Morris talked about why he asked the “Rosewood” writers to have LESS shirtless scenes. He explained, “I didn’t want it to be just about me taking my shirt off. I didn’t think that we could survive and have long-term longevity just about being shirtless. I wanted fans to get involved and really start learning the characters on the show.”

While we understand where he’s coming from, nah.  Trust us Morris, it's one of the few reasons anyone is watching.

In the interview, Morris also addressed diversity in Hollywood, roles he wished he nabbed, why he got married so young, Chris Rock’s Oscars monologue, and more. Check it below:

Continuing his press rounds...

The sexy actor stopped by the "Wendy Williams Show" to talk about why he went bald, his 20-year marriage to his wife and more. Check it below:

In new candids....

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Drake’s sexy a** is still in London following his performance with Rihanna at the 2016 BRIT Awards.

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The Young Money hottie was spotted with a few of his homies leaving Nobu Berkeley after dining on delectable Japanese cuisine.

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No RiRi sighting this time! The twosome had the rumor mill on fire about their status since they were hanging tight in London recently.

 

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Zoe Saldana As Nina Simone -- New Biopic Cover Art & Release Date + Vanessa Williams Lands Lead In Star Jones’ “Satan’s Sisters”

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It looks like we will finally see Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in the upcoming biopic about the late singer's life. The cover art was just released and we have the official date it will hit theaters. Also, Vanessa Williams has signed on to star in Star Jones’ new series “Satan’s Sisters.” Get it all inside…

Oh, so they're going forward with this afterall?

The masses will now get to see Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic about the legendary singer/activist’s life. The Internet lost its collective mind when it was leaked back in 2012 that Zoe Saldana (of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent) would be playing the late singer. One of the most vocal critics was Nina Simone's daughter, Simone, who revealed that she had been completely shut out of the movie and had no involvement at all.

During an interview in 2013, Zoe responded to the criticism saying,

”What kept me from getting stressed and being hurt by the negative comments is that I’m doing it for my sisters and my brothers and I don’t care who tells me I’m not this or I’m not that. I know who I am and I know what Nina Simone means to me.”

“I did it all for love. Out of love for Nina, my people and who I am and my pride of being a Black woman and a Latina woman and an American woman. That’s my truth.”

Since all of the controversy, the Nina biopic sort of vanished. We didn’t hear much about it. Since then, an incredible documentary aired on Netflix called What Happened, Miss Simone (that Nina’s daughter backed and starred in) that was nominated for an Oscar this year.

Now, the official cover art (above) and release date for the Nina biopic have surfaced. It will hit theaters on April 22nd. SELMA star David Oyelowo also stars in the film where he will play Nina’s assistant Clifton Henderson.

Below is a synopsis (via press release):

She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient; her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo), the man who started out as her assistant and eventually became her loyal manager. With Clifton's encouragement, the "high priestess of soul" began a courageous journey back to her music ... and, eventually, herself.

Are you here for it?

In other movie news...

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We told you Star Jones was turning her book “Satan’s Sisters” into a TV series. And now a big name has been attached for the lead role.

Tony, Grammy, and Emmy nominated singer/actress Vanessa Williams has nabbed the lead role in the upcoming VH1 scripted series “Satan’s Sisters.”

According to the press release, the series is set in the bright lights of daytime television as the fireworks start every weekday at noon when the hosts of "The Lunch Hour" -- a long-running popular TV talk show -- discuss life, love, family, politics, and gossip.

Vanessa will play Maxine, the creator and host of “The Lunch Hour;” a formidable, powerful, and decisive woman, but fears she's being put out to pasture. Sound familiar? The series will focus on Maxine and her co-hosts, five women with very different points of view, who are best friends and sisters...while they're on TV. But behind the scenes, they are “Satan's Sisters” -- a backstage world filled with power struggles, personal demons, diva fits, love affairs, man troubles, cat fights...and cocktails.

We're intrigued.  And we hope Vanessa brings some of that Wilhelmina Slater edge into this.

Talk show host Wendy Williams was once attached to the series, but we didn’t see her listed under producers. Legendary film and music executive Suzanne de Passe is still attached to the project. We can expect its premiere in 2017.

Will you be tuning in?

 

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Nicki Minaj Throws That A** In A Circle While Meek Mill Spends Last Night Of Freedom Dropping $75K At The Strip Club With Future

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Nicki Minaj and her ASSets were busy putting in work on stage Sunday night in L.A. while her boyfriend, at least for now, Meek Mill was dropping 75 stacks at the trip club in Philly on his last night of freedom.

 

We've got all the pics, video and deets inside....

 

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Nicki's been slightly M.I.A. from social media for about a month now.  She was likely holed up in Philly with her boyfriend Meek Mill since he's forbidden to leave his city or his surrounding cities before the start of his house arrest

So when she popped back up on the scene the other night dressed in all black like the omen before taking the stage at The REAL birthday bash for 92.3 in L.A., we noticed something different:

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Refill or nah?  It could just be extra love curves.  Either way, do your thing then Nic.

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She's knows she's working with extra booty these days, and she showed off every bit of it to her Barbs:

 

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She also brought out Travis Scott (and also YG):

 

While Nicki was busy attempting to put to rest rumors of her and Meek being on the rocks and dropping that "Down In The DM" remix, her "House Party" rapper boyfriend took it to the strip club Sunday night to celebrate a few things:

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No beef here.  Meek and Future put unfounded beef rumors to rest and partied it up at Vanity Grand Cabaret gentleman's club for Future's concert afterparty. 

The fellas had Philly LIT as they celebrated one of Meek's last nights of freedom for a while, and his homie Chino surviving being shot recently too.  Yep, why not celebrate life with dropping a few stacks on a bunch of...ass.

Peep the videos of Meek flossing his $75,000 worth of cash and almost $500,000 worth of diamonds he's wearing below:

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Meanwhile, Meek is goofing around The Gram today with his mini me son:

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Cute.

 

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Katt Williams Challenges Kevin Hart To $1 Million Battle! + Stacey Dash Reads Mean Tweets Backstage At Oscars

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Let the comedy beef continue! Katt Williams is calling out Kevin Hart in a $1 million comedy (or whatever) battle to go down in Kevin’s hometown. Get the deets and peep the clip of Stacey Dash reading a few "mean tweets" after her Oscar appearance inside….

Katt Williams is fresh out jailafter getting arrested on a battery charge for allegedly punching a pool store in employee yesterday. And he’s already stirring the pot. Well…he’s continuing to stir the pot.

During his comedy show in Atlanta over the weekend, Katt BLASTED Kevin onstage calling him a “puppet.” He went on to allude that Kevin participated in some strange activities (such as letting a man perform oral sex on him) to get where he is today and assured his fans he has never participated in anything like that to further his career.

Check it:

The Ride Along 2 star caught wind of his comments and responded to his diss while at this year’s Academy Awards. Kevin posted a picture backstage with host Chris Rock and comedian Dave Chappelle with the caption:

Me & Dave Chappelle with our brother @chrisrock tonight at the Oscars. True professionals understand the importance of sticking together & supporting one another....at the end of the day we are comedians & there aren't many that make it to level that we have made it. But so many doors are opened from the success of one comedian & when you see those doors open you then have the opportunity to walk thru them....it's about helping one another not trying to tear each other down!!!! The insecure ones will never understand that "Support & encouragement" #Message #DopePic #Legendary

Now, Katt, who’s currently on tour, is challenging Kevin to a $1 million comedy battle at his upcoming show in Philadelphia, Kevin’s hometown.

In fact, Katt said he can make it a $5 million bet where he would demolish Kevin in boxing, basketball, rapping and comedy. He said he wanted to bet $1million for each challenge, but it seems Katt's math is a little off as that would only equal $4. Either way, he wants to battle for some serious cash.

Katt said he knows Kevin can cough up the dough, dubbing him “Mr. $28 Million In Forbes.” He then said he’s bringing his money in cash and told Kevin to come with NO white people.

Peep his challenge below:

Katt is set to hit the stage in Philly on March 5th. Do you think Kevin will accept the offer?

In another video....

Right after her awkward appearance during the 88th Academy awards, FOX News contributor Stacey Dash hopped in her Twitter mentions backstage to read a few “mean tweets” she received during the telecast.

You’ll recall, host Chris Rock comedically introduced Stacey as the Academy’s new director of the minority outreach program. Stacey walked out on stage while laughing awkwardly and said, “I can not wait to help my people out. Happy Black History Month!”

Sighs….Yes, the same chick who said there shouldn't be a  Black History Month.

Find out what folks where tweeting her in the clip above. Ha!

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Fetty Wap Has A Change Of Heart & Reportedly Drops $20K On Baby Mama Masika + Keke Wyatt Covers Beyonce’s “Love On Top”

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Fetty Wap has had a change of heart and is supporting his future baby mama Masika. He reportedly dropped $20,000 on a shopping spree for their upcoming bundle of joy. Get the deets and take a listen to KeKe Wyatt effortlessly slay Beyonce’s “Love On Top” inside….

It appears rapper Fetty Wap is trying to make peace with his soon-to-be baby mama Masika.

The “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star is pregnant with Fetty’s baby (or so she claims) and will deliver soon. She enjoyed a massive baby shower two weeks ago (pictured above).

Apparently, the Patterson native denied being the father, which resulted in Masika going online to BLAST Fetty back in December when she was 6 months pregnant. Why?

Well, Fetty made claims Masika was NOTHING more than a jump off and he wanted a DNA test to prove he is the father.

Now, Fetty has turned over a new leaf and is owning up to being the father of Masika’s unborn child. According to TMZ, Fetty took Masika shopping at the luxe L.A. baby store Petit Tresor over the weekend. He reportedly dropped a cool $20,000 on baby clothes, toys and furniture.

Sources claim Fetty is doing all he can for the unborn child, even helping take care of Masika. Well good for him…although we wonder what brought on the change of heart. Child support maybe? With Masika’s due date nearly approaching, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out IF Fetty is NOT the father. We shall see….

In other news….

Keke Wyatt and those flawless pipes of hers are back with another one of her #KekeCovers renditions.

After covering Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Going Down,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” the R&B diva slays yet another track and this time she channels Beyonce (one of her favorite artists) on her track “Love On Top.”  Saaaaang KeKe!

Get into it above.

The R&B songstress is gearing up for the released of her new album titled Rated Love, which is expected to drop April 22nd.

Oh, and if you missed Keke's cover of Whitney, check it out below:

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ABOUT MY MONEY: Megalyn Claims She’s Too Busy To Be Chris Rock's Girlfriend + “BBW: L.A.” Malaysia Pargo Is New Face Of Seagram’s Gin

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We’re confused. Chris Rock’s alleged girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke claims she’s NOT his girlfriend! Wait...what? Deets on their “situationship” inside, plus details about “Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Malaysia Pargo becoming the new face of Seagram’s Gin inside….

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If you hadn’t heard about Chris Rock’s alleged girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke, you certainly found out about her after this year’s 88th Academy Awards.

She’s the 32-year-old daughter of an Igbo African tribe leader and also an actress who has starred in a few television series. Rumors of the African actress dating the 51-year-old Top Five actor started circulating after the twosome was spotted getting cozy at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party last month.

And, let's be honest, two GROWN ass adults of the opposite sex and of a certain age who are ALWAYS together....don't usually just hang out and eat popcorn together.

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Further fueling dating rumors, Megalyn she showed up on Chris’ arm (along with his mother) at Vanity Fair’s Oscars afterparty. Showing up together at an event like the Oscars surely seems like the makings of a relationship, but that doesn’t seem true in Chris and Megalyn’s situation, at least, according to her.

HipHollywood caught up with Megalyn on the red carpet right before the Oscars ceremony where she revealed she and Chris Rock are NOT dating. Huh?

When asked if she could confirm their relationship she responded, “Who?” She flipped her hair and nonchalantly continued (with a smile on her face),“My name is Megalyn E.K. and I’m too busy for romance.” Oh? Does Chris know that?

She was then asked how she felt about the dating rumors, in which she responded,“I think its funny that people don’t have anything better to do. But hey, if you want to talk about me go right ahead. I’m pretty interesting I guess.” Hmph.

Check it:

 

Hmm..are we buying it? Did she say all this to try and downplay the rumors OR do you think they’re really just friends? Speak on it in the comments.

In other news...

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“BBW: L.A.” star Malaysia Pargo is about getting those coins!

In case you missed, the mother-of-three has landed a new gig with Seagram’s Gin as the new face of the spirit brand.  And we've got the campaign pics and deets.

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The brand launched its 2016 calendar earlier this year and has now teamed up with the reality star. Malaysia will serve as the calendar face of the brand for 2016 where she will be featured in a poster sized full calendar year.

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She looks great! If you're looking to get your hands on the new calendar, it's available at select liquor stores for free. Congrats Malaysia!

 

EXTRAS:

1. BAD news for Sherri Shepherd! The actress/TV host will remain the legal mother of the child born via surrogate after the courts denies her request to appeal. STORY

 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Breakfast Club, Cardi B, Toya Wright, Emily B & More Bring The Party To Charlotte

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In case you missed it, the reality folks, their significant others, and a couple others rolled to Charlotte's CIAA tournament over this past weekend. 

In case you missed it, celebs flocked to Charlotte for some southern fried fun.  Folks usually hit up CIAA to party it up around the sports tournament.

Toya Wright linked up with her bestie Monyetta Shaw and Emily B fto hit the club at the top of the weekend.

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Emily B, who was there with Fabolous, posed it up with her girls:

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Nope, that's not Selena Gomez (we had to do a double take), it's Em, the former "LAHH" star.

 

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Her man Fab was in the building, and so was The Breakfast Club's DJ Envy and Charlamagne:

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And oh yes, Cardi B.  If you're watching "LAHH" this season, you know what the stripper turned rapper is all about.  And it's hilarious.

On another night and day of partying:

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Toya caught up with Dej Loaf, who rolled to Flint on Sunday for the #JusticeForFlint concert.

The Day Parties were in full effect too:

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Envy and 50 Cent snapped a few flicks.

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And he brought his 16 weeks pregnant wife Gia Casey along with him.  By the way, this will be baby #5 for the couple!

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Envy and Charlamagne's co-host Angela Yee was front and center with her girls.

At the Fan Fest event for the tournament, the fellas came out in full force to do a little partying while the big games were happening:

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Tank, Diggy, Lance Gross, Donnie Simpson and French Montana made appearances around the party scene to support HBCU NCAA b-ball.

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"Bring It" star Miss D was on the floor watching a performance.  She's never parting ways with her American Apparel shiny leggings.  Like, ever.

Interesting times in Charlotte.

 

Photos: @thephotomanlife, Prince Willliams/ATLPics.net

Beyoncé & Jay Z Get Cozy Courtside & Full Of (Gucci) Black Pride

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One of our fave couples brought their courtside swag to another level the other night.  Check out the Carters bringing black power, Gucci style, to the Clippers game and their adorable PDA inside....

Beyoncé and Jay Z rolled to the Staples Center the other night to watch the Clippers take on Jay's old team the Brooklyn Nets.  He may no longer own a stake on the team, but he said previously he's a Net for life.  So, Mr. Carter was front and center as Chris Paul's squad battled it out against the Nets.

He and Bey were spotted getting all cute and cozy courtside as Beyonce wrapped her arm around his shoulder. 

Loves it!

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Bey kept it simple, yet expensive, in a grey Gucci bird-embellished tee, jeans, the NED glasses by Sunday Somewhere and she showed off her pro-blackness with the Gucci Dionysus Leather Top Handle Bag in Pan-African colors.  Yasss!

It WAS the last day of Black History Month after all....

 

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Sip then.

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The relaxed looking couple's actually got some big moves happening: Jay recently signed on as DJ Khaled's manager while Beyonce seems to be brewing up some type of collabo with Gucci (much like she did with Topshop).

Meanwhile, after the game, Jay talked shop with Chris and grilled him about why he ran the same play four times in a row:

Ha.

 

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Jennifer Lopez Attempts To Clear Up Shading Mariah AND Hunts For A HUGE New Mansion + Taraji P. Henson Keeps It 100 On "The View"

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Jennifer Lopez is on some major promo rounds this week in NYC.  During one of those stops, she attempted to explain why she hasn't been shading Mariah Carey despite evidence to the contrary.  Get what she had to say and pics of her fabulous self, plus Taraji P. Henson keeping it real on "The View," inside...

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J.Lo brought her hotness to Andy Cohen's clubhouse the other night to chat.  Mainly she threw some shade at Ben Affleck in the form of her very real opinion about his colorful tattoos, and she explained why she hasn't been shading Mariah Carey despite the interviews and videos we see that say otherwise.

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First off, sheesh.  This look!  And yes, she's totally braless and tape free under this fire dress of hers, Andy asked.

Andy also asked what was up with her texting during Mariah's Billboard Awards performance.  She explained:

"First of all. That was not fair, with the texting thing. Because I watched a lot... it was a long performance. Ok? I watched most of it. I may have looked down for one second. People were like, ‘Look at her! Look at her!’ So not fair. So not fair. I was watching her the whole time."

Interestingly, Jennifer has seen EVERYBODY's show in Vegas last year and this year...except Mariah's.  Her explanation:

"Well you have to realize...I think last year when it started I was already here in New York filming Shades of Blue and doing Idol on the weekends. Didn’t have a lot of free time.  And then I started preparing my own. I don’t think there’s been a time when I could have seen it. Would I want to? Yeah, I’d want to see it."

Mmhmm.

Check out the video below:

 

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She also caught up with her drag impersonators.  Ha!

The "Shades of Blue" star hit up "Late Night with Seth Meyer" last night to chat about her umpteen different jobs:

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Despite being an "Idol" judge for the last few years, starring in and Exec. Producing an NBC show, rocking out the Vegas stage and everything else she does.....her kids are unimpressed.

Find out what she says about 8-year-old twins Max and Emme below:

And how she's been walking around the city just slaying with her on-again boyfriend Casper:

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So gorge.

Speaking of J.Lo's many jobs, she just went house shopping over the weekend in Beverly Hills and Bel Air.  Word has it, $20 million mansions were on her scouting menu.  Those paychecks are ready to be spent!

The potential Beverly Hills home below, all 14,000 sqft of it, is one she's reportedly considering:

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She hasn't made an offer yet, but the Hidden Hills home she's currently in is on the market for $12.5 million.

 

Also making her press rounds:

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Taraji P. Henson recently hit up "The View" when she was in NYC.  Her segment just aired yesterday, and she kept it all the way real about how she started and why her character Cookie resonates so much with the masses.

Check it: 

 

Photos: Bravo/Fame/The View's Twitter

FUTURE WILL DEAL: Russell Wilson Spotted On "Step-Daddy" Duty With Baby Future, WITHOUT Ciara

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Russell Wilson is on "step-daddy" duty with Baby Future. Except this time, Ciara is nowhere in sight. Peep the pics inside….

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Following the launch of his Good Man Brand clothing line, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was spotted at LAX with his girlfriend Ciara’s son Baby Future.

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Russell and Baby Future made their way through LAX airport on Tuesday sans CiCi. She’s likely still in Lagos, Nigeria (or on her way) where she performed and spent timewith a few underprivileged kids recently.

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While we did notice Ciara’s dad was with them and HE was the one pushing Baby Future in the stroller, we’re sure the rapper will be HOT knowing his son is around his ex-fiancee’s boyfriend without her.

The Atlanta rapper has made it known he doesn’t like “other men” being around his son. But, he will just have to deal. This is what happens when a woman decides to move on with her life. And we're not mad.

Then we came across this clip of Russell PUSHING Baby Future once they landed in Paris today. Check it:

 

 

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Adorbs.

 

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Angela Bassett's Fab Self At "London Has Fallen" Hollywood Premiere With Husband Courtney B. Vance & A Royal Guard

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Angela Bassett is gearing up for her brand new action flick London Has Fallen.  We all know her slayage is never a miss on a red carpet, and last night was no exception.  Check it inside....

The premiere of Focus Features' "London Has Fallen" went down at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome.  Star Angela Bassett made her way to the red carpet with her husband Courtney B. Vance on her arm.  She wasn't too distracted by the cutie dressed in Queens Guard gear.  Now that's love.

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She rocked a sexy black cut out Milly by Michelle jumper, Bavna jewelry and Rene Caovilla shoes.

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Can we just talk about how these two are just winning at life right now?  Angela and Courtney, who's currently killing it as Johnie Cochran in "The People vs. O.J.," will celebrate 20 years of marriage next year!  Their careers are poppin', family life seems to be flourishing (especially with those adorable twins of theirs) and their black is so far from cracking it's like they're aging backwards.

Loves it!

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Angela's co-star Morgan Freeman also caught up with the "Queen's Guard" and posed it up on the carpet.

Afterwards, Angie was spotted heading to the after party at Blvd 3 with Courtney and Christine Birch, FilmDistrict's President of Marketing:

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Gorge.

London Has Fallen hits theaters everywhere this Friday!

 

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Carmelo Anthony Designs Ninja Turtles Kiddie Clothing Line + Jourdan Dunn Talks Black Women In Fashion & Career Mom’s Guilt In ELLE UK

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How cute! Carmelo Anthony is designing a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle clothing line for the kiddies. Meanwhile, Jourdan Dunn opens up about black women in the fashion world and the guilt a working mom feels for her first ELLE UK cover. Get it all inside….

New York Knicks baller Carmelo Anthony is joining the ranks of his fellow NBA ballers-turned-fashion designers, such as Russell Westbrook and Dwyane Wade, stepping into the fashion world. But, Carmelo is taking a different route. He’s bringing new fashions to the kiddies.

Carmelo has teamed up with Nickelodeon and Macy’s for the release of a new clothing line coming this spring. The collection, an active line of boys’ apparel and accessories, is inspired by one of his favorite childhood cartoons, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! We’re sure his son Kiyan was all over this.

“For me, this is a big moment,” said Carmelo. “I grew up on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so to be able to partner on a boys’ collection with Nickelodeon and Macy’s goes beyond my wildest dreams. As a kid, they were one of the first cartoons I gravitated to.”

According to Women’s Wear Daily, the kiddie collection will include T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pajama sets, socks, basketballs, and an over-the-door basketball hoop to practice their b-ball skills. Of course.

Melo wasallin for the new project helping to pick out fabrics, textures and colors for the new line. He told WWD,

“I was basically involved in the whole creative process — the colors, which are kind of obvious considering they’re turtles, and the slogan, and the textures. I was involved in every step. We really took our time to narrow it down and figure out what we wanted. I feel good about all the pieces.”

We predict a photoshoot starring Kiyan rocking some of his dad's latest designs coming soon.

The limited release line will make its debut in early May that will available in all Macy’s stores and online, ahead of the release of the sixth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in June. We hear Melo may make a cameo in the film as well.

Products will be made available until they sell out, so don’t wait until the last minute to cop a few pieces. Pieces from the TMNT x Melo collection will range from $20 to $35.

Congrats Melo!

On the magazine circuit....

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Supermodel Jourdan Dunn is gracing a new magazine cover. The British beauty rocks a Miu Miu silk top and a Vivienne Westwood on the cover of ELLE UK’s April 2016 issue.

Inside, the 25-year-old model opens up about the black woman’s presence in fashion and the guilt a working mother often feels.

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While Jourdan has been slaying the modeling game and nabbing a spot on Forbes list of top-earning models, she still feels diversity is not fully inclusive in fashion. She said,

"There are definitely a lot more girls of colour being represented. But I also feel like we’re 100% still not there. I want to see us get to a place where seeing a black girl, anywhere, is not such a big deal. Why can’t it just be the norm to see black models in campaigns and on covers and runways? It’s still too much of a big thing when this happens.”

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As the mother of a six-year-old son, named Riley Dunn, Jourdan said she sometimes feels guilty when work calls and she has to leave her son, who battles sickle cell anemia. The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America ambassador dished on balancing her career and caring for her son's needs. She said,

"The one thing about parenthood no one ever warns you about. They tell you about the sleepless nights, but no one ever warns you about the guilt. He was just in the hospital last month, but I’m fortunate that he’s quite well. So if something happens at work and I don’t get an opportunity, it’s fine. I’m not gonna cry about this stuff. I’ve got bigger things to think about, like my son and if he’s OK and keeping him out of the hospital. Ultimately, I look at it like this: I am my son’s lifeline. Mummy needs to work to put food on the table and pay his school fees. So I always keep that in the back of my mind.”

We’re sure it’s hard having to leave her son behind, especially when he’s sick.  We're glad she has a good support system to help care for him.

You can read her full interview here.

In collaboration with the ELLE UK cover, Jourdan filmed an an original ELLE short film. Check it below:

Shout out to all the working mothers out there grinding for their cubs!

 

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TIDAL Fires Its CFO & COO After NYC Relocation + Big Freedia Cops Federal Charge For Lying About Income To Receive Government Assistance

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Things are shaking up again in the TIDAL offices. The company, owned by Jay Z, has confirmed they’ve let go of their CFO and COO ahead of a few departments relocating in NYC. In other news, Big Freedia just copped a federal charge after lying about her finances to receive government assistance. Get it all inside….

TIDAL is adjusting its management once again.

The music streaming company has confirmed to The Verge that they have let go of their CFO Chris Hart and COO Nils Juell. Swedish news sites originally reported the shake up with Breakit reporting Chris Hart was let go after a dispute about how TIDAL shares its streaming data.

In a statement, TIDAL revealed it has moved its operations and accounting divisions from Oslo, Norway to New York where owner Jay Z holds an office. They did, however, say the tech team will remain in Norway.

The official statement reads:

“Tidal has terminated CFO Chris Hart and COO Nils Juell. As Tidal has grown into a global operation serving 46 countries we have moved our accounting and operations team to New York while our technology team and keep support staff remain in Oslo.”

Over the summer, CEO Peter Tonstad reportedly stepped down from his position three months after CEO Andy Chen parted ways with the company.

Well, this at least gives new CEO Jeff Toig a chance to make some major changes his way.

 

In "GIRL WHET?" news....

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Queen of Bounce Brig Freedia just copped a federal charge! And reports claim the reality star was lying about his income to receive government assistance. Chile....

According to local New Orleans news station 4WWL, Big Freedia (real name Freddie Ross, Jr.) was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with lying about (the report referred to Freedia as male) his income to receive subsidized housing through a Section 8 voucher.

It’s being reported Big Freedia was charged by the feds on Tuesday as Freddie Ross Jr. He’s accused of stealing more than $1,000 in vouchers, but the value could actually be more than $34,000, according to Freedia.

It appears even after the New Orleans native started getting those reality show checks, he decided to keep applying for government assistance, making claims from 2010-2014.

Freedia is taking full responsibility for his actions, releasing an e-mailed statement yesterday saying what he did was not intentional. It reads:

"This is an incredibly unfortunate situation. I was on subsidized housing for many years before my financial situation changed. I quickly found myself in a new economic structure and, frankly, knew little about how to handle my money. It wasn’t until recently (after I had stopped receiving housing vouchers) that it became very clear I had received assistance to which I wasn’t entitled. It was an oversight – but one that I take full responsibility for."

The report says he is fully cooperating with the government and has started paying restitution. The statement continues:

"Housing vouchers are a vital lifeline for many people I know in New Orleans and around the country, including struggling artists," Freedia's statement continued. "I truly believe there needs to be more programs for artists and musicians to teach basic financial literacy and planning. Coming from where I came from, I know that I could have used that kind of assistance. I’m exploring ways to be a part of the solution in this area and am looking forward to putting this matter behind me.”

 

Freedia’s national fame (he's been a down south legend for years) took off after appearing on HBO's drama series "Treme," and appearing on national talk shows. Then, in 2013, Freedia got his own reality show on the Fuse Network, “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce.” Oh, and not to mention his cameo in Beyonce’s new song “Formation.”

He’s set to appear in federal court March 16th where he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Yikes! He could also face forfeiture of property equivalent to the amount of the vouchers received.

Stay up Freedia.

 

 

 

Photos: Getty/TIDAL

MOVIE BITS: This Trailer For The "Nina" Biopic Though + Boyz In The Hood Reunion At Morehouse + Idris Nabs SEXY New Movie Role

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Yesterday, everyone had lots to say about the re-emergence of the upcoming Nina biopic.  Now, in addition to the newly unveiled poster and release date, the trailer is out.  Get it inside, plus big movie news from Idris Elba and the Boyz In The Hood roster....

This new Nina biopic, with Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone, is ruffling many feathers.  Now, the trailer is here.

Written and directed by Cynthia Mort, the film stars Zoe Saldana (Nina Simone) and David Oyelowo (Clifton Henderson).  While the story and content of the biopic appear to be of substance, it's the fact that Zoe -- who doesn't necessarily possess the physical features that made Nina Simone exactly who she was -- is playing Ms. Simone.  From the makeup to the facial features, folks are taking issue.

Here's the synopsis:

She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient; her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo), the man who started out as her assistant and eventually became her loyal manager. With Clifton's encouragement, the "high priestess of soul" began a courageous journey back to her music ... and, eventually, herself.

Check out the first trailer below and speak on it in the comments:

 

 

NINA will be released in theaters, VOD and Digital HD on April 22, 2016.

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Idris Elba stays working.  And we love it!

Next up for the Spirit Award winner, he'll be playing a gunslinger opposite villain Matthew McConaughey, in an upcoming Stephen King adaptation of Dark Tower.

Idris will be playing Roland Deschain, a official with a gun (which is always kinda sexy) who is chasing the 'Man In Black' played by Matthew.

Interestingly, he's breaking racial barriers with this role.  Deadline reports:

Back when Deadline first revealed this was in the works, there was much debate among commenters over whether Elba was right to play the protagonist, who in the books is a blue-eyed gunslinger. So this is similar to the time that Angelina Jolie won the lead role in the action hit Salt, after Tom Cruise fell out, or any number of times where gender or color was tossed by the wayside and the best actor chosen, in the minds of the director and producers and studio. The film’s being made by Sony Pictures and Media Rights Capital.

Could this flick be another precursor to Big 'Dris becoming the next James Bond?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, there's a diversity casting boom going on in Tinseltown, so expect tons more roles being given to black and brown actors.  It's about time those actors who are equally (and often times more) qualified get their shine.

 

Finally, it was a family reunion of sorts on the campus of Morehouse last night:

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Boyz In the Hood star Cuba Gooding Jr. and the film's director John Singleton spoke on a panel last night about "The People vs. O.J." which Cuba is currently killing it in.

The FX star, who plays O.J. Simpson himself, laughed it up with his longtime friend 25 years after the release of their classic film.  25 years?!

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The fellas also hosted a private screening of the newest episode of the "American Crime Story" show.  Nice!

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. The Obamas are headed to SXSW! Both POTUS and FLOTUS will be serving as keynote speakers at one of the hottest music and art festivals in Austin this month. STORY

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Blac Chyna Goes Shopping In Beverly Hills With Rob's Bentley Amid Reality Show Rumors + Trey Songz Jets Out Of L.A.

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Blac Chyna grabbed the keys to Rob Kardashian’s Bentley and went shopping in Beverly Hills yesterday. Meanwhile, Trey Songz was spotted catching a flight out of L.A. ahead a performance. Peep the pics and get the deets inside....

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Blac Chyna rolled up to Barneys in Beverly Hills driving her boyfriend Rob Kardashian’s Bentley for a shopping trip yesterday.

The Lashed owner was casual in a black shirt, black leggings, a pair of J’s and a red skullcap. Chyna must have missed her hair appointment. Last we saw her, she was rocking neon green wiggery.

We also noticed she wasn’t wearing that massive diamond ring Rob gifted to her recently, but she likely just decided not to wear it that day.

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The spotting comes amid rumors (there are always some these days) that the twosome is in talks of getting their own reality show. Haven’t we heard this before?  Or were we just already assuming in out heads that's what these two were going for?

She posted this to her Instgram today:

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Chyna started it....

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Now folks are spilling possible deets.

An alleged production source tells US Weekly, “They’re talking about doing their own reality show." The source goes on to say the deal would be tricky being that Rob quit appearing on “Keep Up With The Kardashians” in 2013. E! producers would “need to see him film on ‘Keeping Up’ first” before giving him his own spin-off.

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If Rob did decide to appear on “KUWTK,” it would be interesting to see how it would all play out since his sisters can’t stand his relationship with Chyna. But, the source claims, momager Kris Jenner would be all for it saying, “If it takes Blac Chyna to help Rob rejoin life, Kris will be on board.”

So rejoining a reality show equates rejoining life?  Oh.

Will Chyna finally make her reality show debut (after her show with Amber Rose got dropped)? Time will tell...

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R&B crooner Trey Songz was spotted hopping on a departing flight from LAX with his entourage in tow. The “Slow Motion” singer is headed to New York for a few performances.

He will hit the stage at Amadeus nightclub in Queens on Friday, March 4th. Following that performance, he’s scheduled to hit up Stage 48 in NYC on Saturday.

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In movie news, the Baggage Claim star is currently filming a new action thriller called Brother's Blood in New Orleans.

Below is the synopsis (via Deadline):

Brother’s Blood is set on the mean streets of a city in decay, where a recently released convict begins to take murderous revenge against his childhood friends, whom he believes let him take the fall for a crime they collectively committed. As the bodies start piling up, one of the friends (Songz), now a cop, will stop at nothing to put an end to the rampage and right the wrongs of their violent past.

Are you interested?

 

Photos: FameFlynet/Splash/Chyna's IG

T.I. Gets Ready To Take Over Las Vegas With A Residency + Teyana Taylor Drops 90's-Inspired “Undercover” Video + Azealia Banks’ “Used To Be Alone”

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We’ve rounded up a few music bits: T.I. just landed a residency in Las Vegas, Teyana Taylor goes back to the 90’s in her new “Undercover” video and Azealia Banks comes for Iggy Azalea with her new track “Used To Be Alone.” Get it all inside…

T.I. has been making some major moves lately.

After inking lucrative deals with TIDAL and Roc Nation, TIP is headed to Las Vegas to perform a monthly residency at Drai’s nightclub, the same club Chris Brown hosted his most recent residency.

The “About The Money” rapper will perform his first show this Saturday, March 5th at the indoor-outdoor complex with other dates scheduled for April 8th, May 6th, June 10th and July 8th.

With his baby girl scheduled to make her arrival on April 20th, let’s hope he’s not away from home when she makes her grand entrace.

The Atlanta rapper is also gearing up to release his 10th studio album, The Dime Trap, set to drop later this year.

In a new video...

Teyana Taylor is keeping her fans entertained with new visuals for tracks from her latest mixtape, The Cassette Tape 1994. And we’re loving the old school vibe in her new video treatment for “Undercover.”

While Tey was just a baby in the 90’s, she pays homage to the classic era in the Elijah Steen-directed clip. The bamboo name plated earrings, the Cross Colours threads, and the Bell Biv DeVoe “Poison” sample def set it off.

Check it above.

In new music...

Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea are back at it again.

So Iggy had a few words about the Harlem raptress in her new ELLE cover story. Here’s what she had to say:

“I think the Azealia Banks thing is what really started it all. We don’t like each other on a personal level, and that has gone on for many years—before the Black Lives Matter incident happened,” she told the magazine. “Even though I still hate Azealia Banks, I wish I had said it in a way that didn’t make people think I was oblivious to the movement.”

Per usual, Azealia hops on Twitter to pop off, warning Iggy she was going to take her "pettiness to a whole new level." What sounded like a diss-record in the works, it ended up being something totally different.

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Banks jacked the beat to Iggy’s “My World” and put her own lyrics and vocals over it and titled it, “Used To Being Alone.” Iggy isn’t even mentioned on the track as Azealia croons about heartache. Shade.

Take a listen above.

The Broke With Expensive Taste rapper has been steadily dropping new tunes, releasing a club track “The Big Big Beat” a few weeks ago. When she’s not focused on her legal issues, she in the studio finishing up her new project, Slay-Z, that’s expected to be released later this month.

 

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Ciara Rocks Golden Crown Braid At H&M Show During Paris Fashion Week + Tia Mowry Lands Role On “Mistresses” + Stephan James Joins Sanaa Lathan In "Shots Fired"

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Now we know why Russell Wilson and Baby Future were headed to Paris: To meet Ciara! The R&B singer was spotted front row ready during Paris Fashion Week. And we’ve got the pics.

In TV news, Tia MowryHardrict and Stephan James are BOOKED.  Deets inside…

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Fresh from a weekend in Nigeria, Ciara has jetted to Paris to check out the runways at Paris Fashion Week. We spotted her boyfriend Russell Wilson and her son Baby Future (along with CiCi’s dad) hopping on a plane out of LAX headed to the City of Light. And now we know they were headed to link up with CiCi.

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The “I Bet” singer, who recently delayed her JACKIE Tour, popped up at the H&M show looking like a golden goddess rocking a crown braid. She stood out in heavily printed dress, likely inspired by her latest trip.

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The R&B songstress took her seat on the front row, rubbing elbows with actresses Emma Roberts, Kate Mara, Atlanta de Cadenet, and Suki Waterhouse.

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With shows like Balmain, Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Givenchy coming down the pipeline, we're sure we'll be seeing more of CiCi on the scene.

In TV news...

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Tia Mowry is booked, honey!

After her show “Instant Mom” was axed and “The Game” wrapped up its final season, Tia didn’t show any signs of slowing up.

The former child star landed her own cooking show on the Cooking Channel/Food Network. She has also appeared on the FOX series “Rosewood.”

Now, we’ll be seeing more of the “Sister, Sister” star during primetime. “The Game” alum has landed a recurring role on the fourth season of ABC’s hit drama, “Mistresses,” according to Deadline.  One of our fave summer guilty pleasures...

Tia will play a quick, cutting-wit literary agent named Barbara Rutledge who signs Karen (Yunjin Kim). The rest of the cast includes, Rochelle Aytes, Jes Macallan, Brett Tucker and Rob Mayes.

No official date has been set for the season 4 premiere.

Also coming to television soon....

 

 

RACE star Stephan James just booked his next leading role. The SELMA star will star opposite of Sanaa Lathan in a new FOX series titled “Shots Fired,”co-written and directed by Beyond The Lights director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Gina’s husband Reggie Rock Bythewood also helped co-write the series.

Playing on current social themes, the series will examine the aftermath of racially charged shootings in Tennessee, according to IndieWire.

The site reports:

The drama stars Lathan as an expert investigator who digs into the cases, alongside a special prosecutor (to be played by Stephan James) sent to the town by the Department of Justice. The pair must navigate the media attention, public debate and the social unrest that comes wit h such volatile cases, as they seek justice before the divided town erupts.

Based on the synopsis and the fact Gina is behind the project, we’re here for it. Are you?

Photos: Getty/HM's IG

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