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Keke Palmer Lights Up The Music Scene With New Video “Enemiez” Ft. Jeremih

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Keke Palmer is making a splash on the music scene with her new track and video “Enemiez” featuring Jeremih. Peep the visuals inside…

Keke Palmer has been teasing her new track and video “Enemiez” on her social media outlet for weeks. And now, it has finally arrived.

The Island Records singer bust some serious dance moves for the Carly Cussen-directed video treatment. On the track -- written by Jonas Jeberg, Sam Watters, David D. Brown, and Jeremih – Keke croons mature lyrics to signify her womanhood. She sings, “I want you inside of me / Can you fill this empty space?” Oh Keke! Not only is she showcasing her singing and dancing abilities, she also flexes her acting skills in the cinematic clip.

Keke spoke to Complex about the visuals saying:

"Sharing this first single off my upcoming album with Island is something I have been looking forward to for a long time! I kept the kidz in mind when we shot the video for it, I feel like it shows our many sides… Sometimes we feel like fierce warriors, sometimes fearful, other times sexy and always with fun mixed in! It has singing, acting and dancing, glam and fashion… all my loves. I am so thrilled that Complex wanted to be the first to help me share it with the world! Enjoy…"

Get into Keke’s dance moves below:


Omari Hardwick, LaLa Anthony, Naturi Naughton & More Celebrate At “POWER” Wrap Up Party + EJ Johnson Jets To Miami

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The “Power” cast linked up last night to celebrate wrapping up another series of the hit STARZ show. Peep pics of Omari Hardwick, LaLa Anthony, Nautri Naughton and more partying it up.

We also have pics of EJ Johnson jetting to Miami from L.A. Pics inside….

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Last night, “Power” star Omari Hardwick was spotted making his way inside Lucky Strike Lanes in L.A. to party it up with his castmates.

The STARZ series is expected to return this summer, so the cast got together to celebrate the completion of season 3.

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"Power" star and producer 50 Cent came out to celebrate with the cast. Fif looks like he know what he's doing with that bowling ball.

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Fab chicks Naturi Naughton and LaLa Anthony were also on the scene for some fun. We can't wait to see what happens to their relationship when the new season returns.

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“Ghost” was all smiles with former business partner on the show “Lobos” (real name Enrique Murciano). He captioned, “Wrap party #PS3 @officialstarz_power Ghost & Lobos enjoying back to Enrique & Omari. But don't trip...coming soon to you as the former.”

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Omari also snapped it up with his homie Ne'Ne who works behind-the-scenes on the show.

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“Power” creator and showrunner Courtney Kemp Agboh also stepped out to enjoy the festivities with the cast and crew.

Fif also shared a few fun flicks on Instagram dabbin' with the cast in a new photoshoot as they gear up for the season 3 premiere:

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He said,“POWER SEASONS 3, we about to Dab on these hoe's. No bullshit, No [trophy emoji], No censorship, Just the best show on TV. #EFFENVODKA #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO”

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Cute.

Get ready! "Power" returns in June.

In other candids.....

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#RickKids star EJ Johnson pulled out his leggings, Givenchy t-shirt and Louis Vuitton travel suitcase to catch a flight out of L.A.

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The reality star was headed to Miami to link up with friends for some fun.

After touching down, EJ shared a few shots of himself and his homie Dorothy Wang before they hit the party scene:

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EJ got dressed up in a custom Confetti jersey with "Mz. Johnson" going across the front and black super short shorts. Oh?!

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He was busy lettin' 'em know on the Gram saying,"Miami not ready. #teamthis."

Don't hurt 'em EJ!

 

Photos: Splash/50's IG/EJ's IG

CURVES IN FORMATION: EBONY Magazine Just Set Off Women's History Month With Jazmine, Danielle & More Serving BAWDY -- And We Love It!

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Curvy, larger-than-average physiques (not just Jennifer Lopez single-digit-size-curvy) are a hot button issue for folks in America.  Yes, even the black community.  EBONY is facing the critics and everyone else head on with a bombshell March 2016 cover story featuring 4 curvy women in the limelight -- Gabi Fresh, Jazmine Sullivan, Danielle Brooks and Chrisette Michelle.  And they're talking about EVERYTHING body. 

 

Get it all inside...

Welcome to Women's History Month...and to the struggles many black women face with body image.

For the March 2016 issue of EBONY magazine, a few of our fave YBF chicks are put on blast in the most fabulous way -- slaying the cover while embracing their body confidence.

The cover story, dubbed "The Curvy Confessionals," features a war room like setting (peep the war-inspired shot below) with four women getting EXTRA candid about the good, the bad, and the ugly of being more than a size 12 in the public eye.

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While it may be true the average American woman is a size 12-14, that has never stopped internet trolls, in-person trolls, or society as a whole from body shaming and tearing down any woman who fits that description or larger. 

So, EBONY decided to talk about it with their four cover stars.  Swimsuit designer/plus size fashion blogger Gabi Fresh, singer Jazmine Sullivan, singer/actress Danielle Brooks and singer/reality star Chrisette Michele are suited up, while showing some major bawwwdy, to get extra real about body image.  The story starts out making the reader check their judgment:

What would be evoked in you, readers, if I said said the women photographed here—Grammy winner Chrisette Michele, 33; R&B chart topper Jazmine Sullivan, 28; Orange Is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks, 26; and plus-size blogger and swimwear designer Gabi Fresh, 26)—and I were sitting around a steakhouse table selecting from family-style options including filet mignon, roasted chicken, mac ‘n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, creamy spinach, salad and, eff it, cheesecake? Would you frown in disgust? Shake your head? Cheer us on? Think nothing of it?
 
Those of us who identify as chunky, curvy, plus-size, big, ample, full-figured, BBW, big-boned, thick, voluptuous, heavy-set or fat are fully aware of the obsession-rejection, push-pull, love-hate relationship society has with our physiques. What others may think about what we do or don’t eat doesn’t matter; the greater judgments, regardless of whether they are favorable, come from within.
 
While black women who are average or larger-sized are often demonized and made to be "the face" of bad health, the cover story will get real about the actual stats:
 
Though African-American women have the dubious honor of weighing in as the most obese of any group in the country (recent national data finds that 80 percent of Black women are considered overweight or obese), it’s worth noting that nearly 70 percent of Black men are overweight or obese as well, compared with 71 percent of White men and 63 percent of White women.

 

The mag also gets real about health and positive body image: 

With nearly 80 million obese adults—and in 2008, more than $145 billion spent on related medical costs—the relationship between weight and deadly health conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease) likely loomed large in National Consciousness Raiser-in-Chief Oprah Winfrey’s decision to purchase 10 percent of diet company Weight Watchers last fall.

The questions persist: Does Winfrey set a good example by wanting to be thinner or a bad one for implying there is something wrong with the way she looks now? Does having issues with your weight mean you don’t love yourself?
 
Can't wait to read what the ladies have to say about it all when the issue hits newsstands soon.  We applaud EBONY for thinking outside the box and tackling such a "touchy" topic oh so fabulously.

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Marjorie Harvey Hits The Parisian Streets In Dior At Paris Fashion Week

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Steve Harvey’s wife Marjorie Harvey is a Paris Fashion Week regular. So it's no surprise that we spotted her trekking the Parisian streets. Peep the pics inside….

Fashion lover Marjorie Harvey hardly misses a good fashion week. Over the years, she makes it her business to hit up the hottest runway shows to soak in the latest designs.

Yesterday, Marjorie hit the Parisian streets in a chic tweed Dior ensemble on her way to the Dior presentation. We love how she paired the look with a blue crocodile clutch and ivory Christian Louboutins.

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As she made her rounds, she bumped into VOGUE Japan’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Dello Russo.

Before making her way to the Dior show...

The fab mom had SAKS Fifth Avenue to tag along with her as she got ready for the Dior show. The department store brand shared some behind-the-scenes pics and videos of Marjorie prepping to get ready for the Dior show.

Marjorie couldn't decide which outfit she should wear, so she shared a video on her Instagram (from SAKS' SnapChat account) to share with her fans her dilemma. Peep the clip above.

Here are a few fab flicks of Marjorie relaxing in her luxe Four Seasons Hotel room before she teetered on the scene in some sky high Loubs:

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When she first touched down in the City of Light:

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Must be nice!

 

Photos: Marjorie's IG/SAKS IG

LaLa Anthony Turns Up With Castmates Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton & More + Celebrates Kiyan's 9th Birthday!

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LaLa Anthony caught up with her "Power" co-stars recently to celebrate "The Beauty of Power."  We've got flicks of the fab cast, plus LaLa & Carmelo celebrating Kiyan's birthday with the fam...

Naturi Naughton, La La Anthony, Lela Loren and Omari Hardwick got all dressed up for The Beauty Of Power Event at the Crosby Hotel in NYC on Friday.  The cast has wrapped filming season 3 and they're now celebrating the return of our fave summer show hitting Starz again this June.

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The ladies looked gorgeous as Mrs. St. Patrick, aka Naturi Naughton, posed it up with her on screen husband Omari's on screen mistress played by Lela Loren, who rocked Tory Burch.  Naturi's on screen bestie (she's her good friend off screen too) played by LaLa looked hot in a coral cut-out Rachel Zoe dress.

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Heeey Omari.

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Naturi rocked shoes from the Tamar Collection to top off her curve hugging lace look by Tiger of Sweden.

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LaLa slipped on her Louboutins as she tapped into spring with these blonde beach waves and a bold dress.

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Producer and writer Courtney Kemp and makeup department head Anita Gibson joined the ladies as well.

 

 

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Hot!

 

Last night, La was in mommy mode at a laid back house party for son Kiyan Anthony's 9th birthday:

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She and Melo kept it cutesy.

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La wrote:

Early birthday surprise for my big boy Kiyan. On Monday I'll officially have a 9 year old! (love his cake..he ate the whole thing himself ) #weneverforgetwherewestarted

Sweet.  Happy birthday Kiyan!

 

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Future Performs On "SNL" With Jonah Hill & The Weeknd + Jay Pharoah Nails Black Comedian Impersonations

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Future was the special musical guest on "SNL" last night.  He ended up rocking "Jumpman" without Drake, but WITH host Jonah Hill.  Ha!  Get the videos inside of all three of his performances and one with The Weeknd, plus Jay Pharoah NAILING black comedian impersonations...

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We can't!  Future hit up "SNL" last night, and you could tell host Jonah Hill has been ITCHING to drop Drake's bars off "Jumpman" for a while now.  The comedian/actor hilariously rapped the track with Future during his monologue.

Check it:

 
 
 
Then, Ciara's baby's father rocked two performances throughout the show.  The ATL brought out The Weeknd, who was "SNL"'s musical guest this past October, for "Low Life" and also performed "March Madness" later.  Check 'em below:
 
 

 

 

"SNL" star Jay Pharoah brought the hilariousness with his epic impersonation skills that helped land him the "SNL" job in the first place.  This time, he served up damn near every black comedian during The Weekend Update.  Check it blow:

 

More pics from Future's appearance and promos:

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Beyoncé Just Won PTA Member of the Year By Performing At Blue Ivy's Elementary School Benefit Gala

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If there's a PTA member of the Year Award, Beyoncé just copped it.  Check out her performance for her baby girl Blue Ivy's elementary school benefit concert inside...

Yesterday, King Bey took over the Staples Center Expo Hall in L.A. to perform at an elementary school benefit gala.  Not just any elementary school, 4-year-old Blue Ivy Carter's elite L.A. private school.

While we won't name the school, it does come with a hefty $15,000+ yearly price tag for tuition. 

The school has the access, so it's only right to ask the reigning Queen to rock the stage for the cause.  And that, she did.

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Bey snapped a pic with attendees, then hit the stage in her black and gold zebra print Balmain dress to run through several of her hits as well as Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You."

Check it below:

 

 

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BLACK, FABULOUS, & HONORED: Janelle Monae, Toni Braxton, Monica, Lee Daniels, Usher, MHP & Lots More Hit 2016 BET Honors!

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Last night, YBF folks hit the Warner Theater in D.C. to honor L.A. Reid, Patti Labelle, Eric Holder, Lee Daniels and Mellody Hobson.  See who hit the red carpet to celebrate with the honorees inside...

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Well damn Toni Braxton.  The sexy singer hit the red carpet last night before she opened the show and saluted L.A. Reid as the former first lady of LaFace.

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Chick still loves a revealing dress.  And we're not mad.

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Janelle Monae rocked head to toe velvet...and pulled it off.

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Cutie Tristan Wilds, aka Mack Wilds, got all dressed up and looked all dapper for the occasion.

 

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Melissa Harris Perry seems to be in good spirits after her tumultuous split from MSNBC.  Something tells us she has something else lined up already, considering how she read MSNBC for filth and basically told them F-U to their severance package which came with a gag order.

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"Real Housewives of Potomac" star Gizelle Bryant kept it 'beauty queen pretty' on the carpet.

 

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Remember the 18-Year-Old YBF chick Kyehma McEntyr?  She became an internet sensation after designing her own prom dress and it took over the web.  Now, after going on "The Fab Life," show with Tyra Banks, she's getting her shine on the BET Honors red carpet in another custom design.  Loves it!

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Speaking of fabulous dresses, Monica was our best dressed of the night in Dennis Basso. Loving this embroided patterened full skirt and metallic bodice.  Gorge.

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Honoree (Television and Film) Lee Daniels brought his mom as his date for his big night.  He also gave a touching acceptance speech where he told fellow honoree Patti Labelle she helped him get off of drugs.  He said on stage:

“La, that I’m even here with you tonight, when you were responsible for me getting off drugs, I love you.  I called her up one night at three o’clock in the morning.  (I was) babbling, babbling, babbling. I was high as a kite (and) she said, ‘Lee, you know Jesus?’”

 

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Patti kept it bright and colorful on her big night in B. Michael America.  She told the crowd:

“At the age of 71, to still be honored, that’s a blessing period — just for people to say Patti LaBelle is still relevant."

 

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Honoree (Corporate Citizen) Mellody Hobson hit the carpet of her big night with husband George Lucas.  Gotta love a power couple who always stays down for the cause.

 

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Raheem Davaughn made an appearance.

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Gabby Sidibe got all dressed up in all black.

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Toni's sisters who hit the stage with her last night to do backup, Traci Braxton and Towanda Braxton.  Looking great ladies!

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Honoree Eric Holder (Public Service) brought his proud family, his wife Dr. Sharon Malone (OBGYN) and their kids.

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The former attorney general snapped a pic with BET President Debra Lee.

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Honoree L.A. Reid (the business of entertainment) had his wife Erica on his arm as they arrived before his huge night.

Fantasia showed up in a curve hugging silver metallic number and she posed it up with Jussie Smollett:

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Work.

Usher was spotted cutting up with everybody in the audience -- from Gabby Sidibe to Terrence Howard to more:

 

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On stage:

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Usher, Fantasia, and Jazmine Sullivan rocked the stage for the honorees.

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L.A. Reid got back to his roots and reunited with The Deel after 28 years, and got back on the drums too.

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Jazmine looked hot at the afterparty.

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You'll see performances from Toni Braxton, Jussie Smollett, Usher, Eddie Levert, Ledisi, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Raheem Devaughn and The Deele when the BET Honors air March 14 at 8 p.m. ET on BET.

 

EXTRAS:
1.  Bobby Brown pulled out of his North Charleston concert gig last night, just one day after his late daughter Bobi Kristina's birthday.  STORY

2.  The Obamas issued a statement about the passing of Former First Lady Nancy ReaganSTORY

 

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BABY SHOWERS: T.I., Tiny & The Harris Clan Celebrate Baby Girl’s Arrival + John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Get Kissy + Draya, Orlando & Family

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The baby showers were in full effect over the weekend. T.I., Tiny, the Harris Clan, Monica, Toya Wright and more had fun celebrating the upcoming arrival of the newest Harris baby.  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were all wrapped up in love at their baby shower. Draya, Orlando Scandrick and their adorable family were all smiles at their baby shower. Pics inside....

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Rapper T.I., his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris and the entire Harris Family (Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King & Major) will be welcoming a baby girl in April. So, before baby #7 makes her grand entrance, the entire family gathered to celebrate with a lavish royal baby shower fit for a princess. 

The baby shower bash was held at Le Fais Do-Do as it was transformed into The Royal Harris Castle in Atlanta where all of their family and friends came out to celebrate.

Papa Tip was right by his wife's side jetting to ATL from Vegas after performing at Drai's nightclub for his residency. He stood before everyone and declared shower as the LAST. He said,"We want to thank you all for joining us for the very last Harris Family baby shower. And for those of you who missed the first four, five, however many there were, I promise you this will be the last one and we're going out with a bang."

Ha!

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Tiny’s girlfriends Rasheeda, Toya Wright, Kandi Burruss Tucker,Monica and Phaedra Parks were all in attendance to celebrate with their friend. We’re sure the YBF moms chopped it up about all things baby.

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The former Xscape singer showed off her growing belly in a white jumpsuit and she rocked pink tresses for the special occasion. She dished to Entertainment Tonight about her maternity fashions where she said, "Dressing hasn't been tough because I dress comfortably and I don't wear a lot of heels. I've had to get some different pants to accommodate my stomach, but that's about it."

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The 40-year-old mom-to-be (again) said the whole family is excited to meet Baby Harris. She said,"They are trying to pitch in at home. King has already bought the baby gifts. He found some socks the other day for the baby."

Too cute.

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Congrats again to T.I. & Tiny!

At another baby shower....

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R&B singer John Legend and model Chrissy Teigen are gearing up to welcome their first child. The lovebirds celebrated their little girl’s upcoming arrival at a baby shower with friends yesterday.

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The soon-to-be parents happily wore their "baby mama" and "baby daddy" crowns during the shower.

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And there were plenty of sweet treats to munch on.

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Can't leave the dog out on all the fun! The couple brought their bulldog Penny along to join in on the festivities.

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After the party, photogs captured Chrissy, rocking a white bodycon and printed coated, and John leaving the venue.

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Pregnancy looks good on Chrissy. And she's still teetering along in heels with her bby bump.

Later....

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The happy couple enjoyed a romantic night at home on the couch. Cute.

Congrats to the couple!

At another baby shower...

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Reality star Draya and her fiancé Orlando Scandrick also hosted a baby shower for their upcoming bundle of joy. Draya’s son Kniko and Orlando’s girls Taylor and Tatyana were all smiles before celebrating the coming of their new sibling. Cute.

Glad to see Draya and Orlando getting along. Congrats again!

Just a few more months before all of these YBF babies make their entrance into the world!

 

Photos: FreddyO/Splash/Paras Griffin/Monica’s IG/Tiny’s IG/Toya’s IG/Chrissy’s IG/Draya’s IG

“Eclipsed” -- Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, LaLa Anthony & More Celebrate Opening Night

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“Eclipsed” made its official Broadway opening last night. Peep the fab flicks of Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, LaLa Anthony and more inside….

 

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Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and her co-stars Zainab Jah, Akosua Busia, Saycon Sengbloh and Pascale Armand were front-and-center to celebrate the opening of "Eclipsed" last night. The ladies hit the carpet at the show's afterparty held at Gotham Hall after wowing the audience with their performance.

If you haven’t heard, the “Eclipsed” cast made Broadway history as the first all-female, all-black cast and crew. Not to mention, the show is led by Broadway's only two black lead producers. YBF indeed.

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Lupita stunned in a sea green Balmain gown that had her looking like a goddess.

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“Eclipsed” playwright Danai Gurira joined Lupita on the carpet before posing it up on her own:

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“Power” star LaLa Anthony, who joined the producing team, stepped out in a green ruched Maria Lucia Hohan gown that hugged her curves like a glove.

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La's "Power" co-star Naturi Naughton came out to show her support and to check out the incredible play.

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Associate producer Marvet Britto worked the carpet alongside LaLa. Marvet brought LaLa into the production as she formerly represented her during her MTV years. LOVE those shoes.

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The actress/author also posed it up with the production team Alia Jones-Harvey, director Liesl Tommy, Stephen Byrd and Marvet.

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LaLa's mom and brother were also in attendance to support her project.

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"Eclipsed" actress and fashion designer Adepero Oduye was all smiles on the carpet.

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Actresses Vanessa A. Williams and Rhonda Ross Kendrick came out to celebrate all the #BlackGirlMagic.

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Famed director Kenny Leon came to show his support.

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Actress Alfre Wooodard was in the mix to celebrate.

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"Power" star Lela Loren also came out to support her co-star LaLa. 

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Jazmyn Simon and Dule Hill, who both star on “Ballers," brought the coupledom fab on the carpet.

Inside the show earlier in the night:

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The cast and crew were all smiles as they soaked in all the praise from the audience. 

Get your tix! "Eclipsed" runs at the Golden Theatre till June.

 

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Omarion & Apryl Welcome Baby Girl, O Is A SUPER Proud Dad

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The youngest baby Grandberry is here!  Singer Omarion and his long time girlfriend Apryl Jones just welcomed their second child together.  Deets on their baby girl's home birth inside....

Omarion is a super proud dad today.  The "Post To Be" singer and Apryl welcomed their baby girl early this morning.

 

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The "I'm Sayin" singer gushed on Snapchat today about why he's in such a good mood.  Check it above.

The "Love & Hip Hop: LA" star went on to confirm the couple had a home birth, just like they did with their 1 and a half-year-old son Megaa.  O also made sure to sing all the praises for his love Apryl:

"That woman is just amazing.  Our second home birth.  Just watching her....you gotta respect your queen.  I mean."

Omarion went on about how his life has already been changed saying:

"This next chapter for me, this new phase, I know it's got to be great.  At this point, I'm fearless.  There's nothing I wouldn't do for my son, my daughter or my baby."

He continued:

I mean it was just a lit experience.  I'm super happy.  I'm a dad for the second time.

Awww!  Congrats to the couple and big brother Megaa!

 

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SAY WHAT?! NFLer Earl Wolff Was Kidnapped At Gunpoint In North Carolina!

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NFL safety Earl Wolff was involved in a very scary situation after he was kidnapped and held at gunpoint while visiting North Carolina last month. Get the details inside….

Jacksonville Jaguars baller Earl Wolff saw his life flash before his eyes after he was kidnapped and held at gunpoint last month.

According to the Fayetteville Observer, the former N.C. State football player went to visit some friends in Fayetteville, North Carolina on February 23rd. As he was walking back to his 2011 Range Rover, armed gunmen approached him and forced him into his car.

Police found the former Philadelphia Eagles player about 10 miles south in Hope Mills and his car was found about 25 miles away in Cumberland County. It’s unclear how long the men held him captive (police say it was just a short time), but luckily, he was unharmed.

Thankfully, one of the suspects, 21-year-old Bobby Deshawn Bailey, has been caught and arrested. He faces several charges that include kidnapping, robbery, larceny, and possession of a stolen vehicle. As of now, police are still unsure if he was targeted or if the incident was random.

Earl took to his Twitter to thank God for sparing his life and thanked his family, friends and fans for showing their support.

 

Jaquars’ Senior Manager of Public Relations Tad Dickman said he spoke to Earl and is “doing well, mentally and physically.” Earl is back in Florida and is gearing up for the next football season.

We're glad he wasn't physically hurt!

 

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SHOW SOME SKIN: Porsha Williams & Cynthia Bailey Get “Naked” + Marjorie Harvey Goes Sheer In Paris + K Michelle’s Sheer B’Day Suit

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A few YBF ladies are showing some skin in a few hot flicks. Come inside to see Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey pose it up in some sexy lingerie, Marjorie Harvey showing some skin in Paris, and K. Michelle’s see-through birthday jumpsuit inside….

Porsha Williams has a lingerie line she has to promote. So, she called up her good friend Cynthia Bailey, whose 40+ year-old body is amazing, to help her sell some new pieces. 

The “RHOA” ladies floss their curves in a few sexy negligees for a super sexy shot.  Last night's episode of "RHOA" took us behind the scenes of the shoot.  Now, here's the final edit.

The former runway model is certainly holding her own. Show off then Cynthia!

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And Porsha looks amazing as well. Nice to see the ladies supporting one another. 

Speaking of support:

Here's a look at Cynthia's eyewear "'mercial," directed and produced by Kim Fields.

Across the pond....

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OW! Marjorie Harvey is playing NO games!

The fashion lover was spotted leaving the Dolce & Gabbana party during Paris Fashion Week last night. Steve Harvey’s wife turned up the sexy in high slits, prints and heels to party the night away. Werk Marjorie!

Lastly.....

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The R&B songbird, who’s gearing up to drop her new album More Issues Than Vogue (March 25th), slipped into a custom designed sheer Duckie Confetti jumpsuit with the moniker “Slay Kay” printed on the front.

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The birthday girl has been celebrating all weekend. And she has plenty to celebrate.

Along with her new album, she's starring on her VH1 reality show, she's returning to "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," she's opening her own Hookah bar, she has a tour coming up and she's cooking up something with spirit brand Jack Daniels. 

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Happy Belated Birthday K!

 

Peep a few clips of K "running off on the plug" during her party and more below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Even rapper Plies was bold about how he felt about her look:

 

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NEW GIGS: Zendaya Nabs Major Role In Spider-Man Reboot + Terrence J Set To Host New Show "Coupled"

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Zendaya and Terrence J are stacking up their coins! They’re both gearing up for some major gigs. Get the deets inside….

When YBFers get major WORK in Hollywood, we get extra excited and start typing like that Kermit meme.

We don’t see any signs of Disney starlet Zendaya slowing down anytime soon. And we love it.

The Cover Girl spokeswoman just nabbed a lead role in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot, backed by Sony and Marvel Studios. Nice!

According to Deadline, the “K.C. Undercover” star will have a key role in the ensemble starring as a character named Michelle. All other details about her role are still under wraps. She will star opposite Tom Holland, who plays the super hero and his alter ego Peter Parker.

With us being comic fans and all, we can’t WAIT to see 'Daya kill this role.

Meanwhile...

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Daya just touched down in Paris for Fashion Week.

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Terrence J is days away from his new movie The Perfect Match hitting theaters. And he’s already confirmed his next project.

FOX just announced TJ will be hosting a new non-scripted dating show titled “Coupled.”

Here’s a synopsis of the new show:

Set in the Caribbean islands, COUPLED follows 12 single, smart and young professional women looking for love, who will meet face-to-face with eligible single men. Instantly, the women decide if they feel a spark of chemistry and want to spend more time with that guy, or if they don’t feel a connection and want to wait for the next one. The real soap opera unfolds as new couples are formed and have to discover whether or not they have the compatibility to make their relationships last.

Will you be watching?

BONUS:

Check out Kerry Washington and Wendell Pierce in the full, extended trailer for the upcoming HBO film Confirmation above. It premieres April 16th. We're so here for it.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Blair Underwood has landed the male lead role in an upcoming ABC drama. STORY

2. Janelle Monae is joining Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer in the upcoming space drama Hidden Figures. STORY

 

Photos: Zendaya's IG/Terrence's IG

Kanye West THANKS Photogs For Keeping Him Relevant Then Gives Impromptu Interview + Did He Steal Kim's Phone To Clap Back At Nude Selfie Critics?

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The paps caught Kanye West rolling up to LAX (before his trip to Paris) and he was surprisingly in a good mood. So much so, he thanked the photographers for keeping him relevant and then gave an impromptu interview. Get the highlights and read his wife Kim K's Twitter clap back session inside….

Kanye West has a strange relationship with the paparazzi. One minute he has a photog in a choke hold and the next he’s breaking up a fight that broke out between them. But this time, he was in a good mood and decided to stop and chop it up with X17 Online before hopping on a flight out of L.A.

As he hopped out of his ride (being chauffeured by his wife Kim Kardashian West), ‘Ye thanked the paps for keeping him relevant. He said,

“I really appreciate you guys because you guys keep me alive. You, the paparazzi, keep me alive because they keep me relevant. They can’t stop my voice. They can say what they want on the news channel, on the stations, blah blah blah, but I can just talk directly to you, it go up and my voice not get stopped.”

The “Bound 2” rapper also thanked his wife and her family for supporting him, even when he’s acting a fool on social media. He spilled, “

“I really appreciate my wife and her family for supporting me, especially in the past two-three weeks where people are really like, ‘Oh, he must be going crazy.’ It’s so funny. All people got was truth, truth, truth. So if someone is considered to be crazy for telling the truth, or their truth, over and over, what are we dealing with the rest of the time? What are we being fed the rest of the time?”

Oh. Ok ‘Ye.

He also dished on that online “beef” he had with EDM superstar DJ deadmau5 where ‘Ye called him a hypocrite for blasting him over using pirated software. He explained,

“I think human beings are hypocrites sometimes. It’s funny because it’s obviously not my computer. I took a picture of it in the studio and then everybody was like, ‘Don’t put that up. Blah blah blah.’ I was like, ‘Let it go up. Let people…’ I mean, no one’s… The irony that that was a site that downloaded a million of my albums… I have this new rap where I say, ‘a million illegally downloaded my truth over the drums.’ You know what? People have different methods. I like having TIDAL because I could just go to Rihanna’s album easily. I could go to the new Beyoncé single very easily. The service is easy to use and it sounds really good. I didn’t realize how easy it was to get music until I downloaded a streaming service. But I think there’s people in the music industry, as you saw with the deadmau5 thing, where he actually said that he used it before. So, the reality is, I think people in the music industry hypocritically download sounds and shit like that. They’ll download certain types of plug-ins, apps, blah blah blah. I mean, I’m talking to the…That’s true.”

Peep the 6-minute interview below:

In other West/Kardashian news....

Another day, another naked selfie from Kim Kardashian West, which we won't be reposting here.

The 35-year-old mom-of-two posted up a naked selfie on her Twitter account with the caption, “When you're like I have nothing to wear LOL” SIGHS….

Well, folks started going in soon after she plastered her naked body on social media. By the way, this picture was taken LAST year. Guess she was reminiscing on her old body.

Anyway, Bette Midler, Piers Morgan and Chloë Grace Moretz all called Kim out tweeting:

 

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Piers also wrote an entire column on Kim's nakedness, which you can read here

Well apparently, Kim has been sipping the same Kool-Aid as ‘Ye.  Or maybe ‘Ye himself got his Twitter fingers to work. "Kim" clapped back tweeting some responses that are totally out of her character.  But def sound like her husband's words.

(read from the bottom up):

 

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This hardly sounds like Kim K. Is that you Yeezy?

Piers definitely thinks so:

 

And then she posted ANOTHER nude pic.  Apparently it's what you do when you claim to be tired of people only talking about your body.  Makes perfect sense....

 

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EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: "The Perfect Match" Red Carpet Couples -- Cassie & Diddy, JLo & Casper Smart, Draya & Orlando, Rob Riley & Mystery Woman!

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The couples were out in full effect last night at The Perfect Match premiere in L.A. Peep the fab coupledom from Cassie & Diddy, Jennifer Lopez& Casper Smart, Draya& Orlando Scandrick and Rob Riley's possible new chick inside.

Plus,get the inside scoop on what went down on the carpet inside….

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Well looka here. Looks like Diddy and Cassie are seemingly back together after breakup rumors were running rampant. We figured Diddy and Cassie had gotten back together after we spotted a video of her in his bathroom on IG.

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Now we know it's real.

Diddy stepped out to support Cassie at The Perfect Match premiere held at the ArcLight Hollywood last night. The singer/actress/model is the female lead in the rom-com.

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TheYBF.com's correspondent Lauren Taylor was on the scene to chop it up with celebs as they made their way down the carpet. While she got a chance to chit-chat with Cassie, Diddy kept it moving onpast the media. Why? We’re not sure, but it was clear he was not interested in talking. Hmph.

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As she sashayed down the carpet, Cassie stopped to pose it up in a gold and black plunging low-cut back Stello gown. Slay Cassie!

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“Shades of Blue” star Jennifer Lopez was on her man Casper Smart’s arm to show her support of his role in the upcoming film. 

Then this happened:

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Once JLo hit the carpet -- looking amazing in a mint green Cushnie et Ochs midi dress, Christian Louboutin pumps and a Valentino clutch -- everyone lost their sh*t. Like literally LOST it.  Chick caused a chaotic frenzy of folks trying to get to her.  After snapping a few pics, she had to leave the carpet because folks were so focused on her that she wanted to make sure the actors on the carpet got their shine. Bloop!

JLo has that effect on people.

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Before she hopped off the carpet, she wiped French Montana (who stars in the film) down.

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“Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Draya and her on-again fiancé Orlando Scandrick were all smiles as they bumped along on the carpet. The mom-to-be (again) worked it out in a golden Katyusha Couture gown. 

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Baby will be here soon as the couple celebrated at a fabulous baby shower over the weekend. She's eight months along this week.

The family will be welcoming a baby boy who will join Draya’s son Kniko and Orlando’s twin daughters Taylor and Tatyana.

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Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons and his model girlfriend Lucy McIntosh have been hitting up several events together lately. She was right by her man's side for last night’s premiere.

At the afterparty:

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Cassie switched into a sparkly, green number to party it up with her beau and castmates.  She looks freakin' gorgeous by the way.

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The happy couple made their rounds snapping it up with Casper, leading man Terrence J and French Montana.

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No awkwardness here! JLo's ex-Diddy and her current beau Casper were cordial and shook hands when they met.

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Queen Latifah, who executive produces the film, Bessie producer (And Queen's right hand) Shakim Compere, Casper and JLo stopped for a photo-op.

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Later, Lauren linked up with beau Nipsey Hussle. He posted the pic on Instagram and captioned with a Jay Z lyric, "Me and my beautiful Bi+€H....in tha bac of that Bach....."

Oh.

We also came across a few pics (that we can't post) of "Hit The Floor" actor Rob Riley (who stars in the film) with a lady on his arm. We overheard him telling folks he was blessed to have his friends and his lady celebrate with him. Oh? Peep their coupledom pics here and here.

Peep Diddy and Cassie's back seat behavior after the party below:

 

 

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The Perfect Match hits theaters Friday!

 

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WHAT'S BEEF: Chef Accuses T.I. & Tiny's Planner Of Stiffing Him On Baby Shower Day, Planner Responds!

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There's drama brewing after Tiny & T.I.'s baby shower for Baby Girl Harris.  The couple, via their planner, is being accused of stiffing a chef on payment!  Get the whole story inside...

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Tameka "Tiny" Harris' family member Tamara Whitaker (in the pink above) is an event planner, so Tiny tapped her to put on The Royal Harris Baby Shower over the weekend

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The beautiful shower was unveiled on social media, but not everybody involved was happy about the big day.

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Following the pics and news of the "Lucky #7" shower, a chef who goes by Chef Kool (the man pictured above) started putting the Harris family on blast.  He alleges that he wasn't paid in full and the food he spent 8 hours making pretty much went to waste.

In his own words, here's what he said on his Instagram page:

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It's pretty obvious he's speaking about T.I. & Tiny as his own friends/commenters confirmed it as well. Tameka did as well when she denied the accusations in her own rebuttals, but she soon deleted it all.

She did leave this up though:

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From the sounds of Chef Kool's explanations, it seems as though he was given an up front amount to purchase fod, but a contract nor any agreement was ever solidifed before he went ahead and made food for 300 people.  Apparently, a second chef was brought in to cook as well and he was unaware this was the case until the day before.

He said:

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He didn't stop there:

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Apparently, Tamara allegedly accused him of being a fraud.  Hmph.

 

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Looks like the Harris family enjoyed their big day nonetheless.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Q Tip joins Kennedy Center as hip-hop director.  STORY

 

Photos: FreddyO.com/Instagram

MORE Hot Shots Of Danielle Brooks, Jazmine Sullivan & More For Curvalicious Spread + Kim Fields, Wanya Morris, Von Miller & More Tapped For “DWTS”

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We’ve got more flicks of Danielle Brooks, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele and Gabi Fresh inside EBONY’s epic new issue. Check out the fab flicks inside and get deets on Kim Fields, Wanya Morris, Von Miller joining “Dancing With The Stars” inside….

Work, Work, Work, Work, Work!

Here's one way to celebrate International Women's Day!

“The Body Brigade” has more hot shots for your viewing pleasure. We already showed you 4 fabulously curvy women –Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele, Gabi Fresh and Danielle Brooks – taking over the March 2016 issue of EBONY magazine (Check out their FIRE cover HERE!). Now, there’s more!

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The “Orange Is The New Black” star and R&B songbird are ready to go to war as they floss their curves in sexy army-inspired pieces.

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Newly engaged singer Chrisette and fashion blogger Gabi served some extra curvalicious flicks both rocking swimsuits. These ladies look absolutely amazing and we are in LOVE with the cover and spread.

Check out the stunningly fab BTS footage below:

 

In TV news....

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Meet the new YBF celebs who will be competing for the Mirrorball trophy in Season 22 of “Dancing With The Stars.”

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Fields, Boyz II Men singer Wanya Morris, Super Bowl MVP Von Miller and Pittsburgh Steelers baller Antonio Brown will be hitting the dance floor to entertain the masses with their footwork.

They will be up against fellow celebs Mischa Barton, Nyle DiMarco, Maria Maples, Doug Flutie, Geraldo Rivera, Ginger Zee, Jodie Sweeten, and Paige VanZant.

Peep the cast's big reveal below:

Hmm...who do you have your money on?

Season 22 premieres March 21st at 8PM EST on ABC. 

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“The Perfect Match” Red Carpet Was LIT! Lauren London, French Montana, Paula Patton, Queen Latifah, Kali Hawk & More Attend

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It was a total celebrity takeover last night at the Hollywood premiere of Lionsgate’s upcoming rom-com The Perfect Match. Peep red carpet arrivals from Lauren London, French Montana, Paula Patton, Queen Latifah, Kali Hawk and many more inside….

The fabulous ones were on the L.A. scene last night for the premiere of rom-com The Perfect Match at the ArcLight Hollywood.

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Actress Lauren London was front-and-center on the red carpet before the premiere of her new movie. The YBF chick worked the carpet in a steel gray House of CB dress and black sandals. Cute look.

TheYBF.com’s L.A. correspondent Lauren Taylor was on the scene to chop it up with celebs. Lauren told us that she had so much fun filming the movie that it didn’t really feel like work. With everyone already knowing one another, she said it just felt like she was hanging out with her friends. 

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Rapper French Montana was also on the scene for the festivities. He told us he had a great time shooting his first movie even though he was just playing himself.

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Leading man and producer Terrence J, looking dapper in a Ermengildo Zegna suit, was all smiles as he snapped it up with his co-stars. He has been back and forth from the U.S. to the Caribbean to shoot for an upcoming dating show called "Coupled" that will premiere on FOX.

TJ appeared on the "Wendy Williams Show" today where he said he had a special woman in his life. Wonder who she is....

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Co-star Paula Patton slipped into this sexy strapless LBD to celebrate with her castmates. Those legs!

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*squeal*

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Paula saw Queen Latifah on the carpet and could hardly contain her excitement.

We'll be seeing much more of Paula on the red carpet and the box office as she has a lot of projects coming down the pipeline.

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Queen Latifah, who executive produced the rom-com, worked the carpet in a red flirty number. Get it Queen.

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The gorgeous Kali Hawk strutted her stuff in a black sparkly two-piece by designer Aidan Mattox. She also stars in the film.

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The sexiness that is Lance Gross stepped out to show support to his homies. SO fine.

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We love to see the "Orange Is The New Black" characters get all dressed up. Dascha Polanco served all types of sexy in a strapless high slit gown finishing her look with a sleek updo.

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The Perfect Guy star Michael Ealy was on the scene to support his peers. Heeeey Michael!

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Model/actress Karrueche Tran popped up on the carpet in a winter white hip-hugging midi dress. She has been busy filming a new project and seemingly ignoring her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he expressed his love for her on his “Back To Sleep” remix.

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Brotherly Love star Cory Hardrict hit the carpet solo sans his wife Tia Mowry Hardrict.

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Director Billie Woodruff was looking sharp in chocolate brown suit before presenting his project to the audience.

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R&B songstress Estelle kept it cute in a oversized printed sweatshirt and black trousers.

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Former “Top Model” chick Eugena Washington, who stars in the film, put her best model foot forward in a black midi dress and black strappy sandals.

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Model Chantel Jeffries had her lady lumps sitting right in a Michael Costello jumpsuit. She also stars in the film. 

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Comedian Gary Owen was all smiles as he made his way down the carpet.

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Reunited couple Diddy and Cassie, slaying in a Stello gown, brought the coupledom fab on the arpet. Cassie told us that she had a BLAST working with her bestie Lauren London and the entire cast. What's next for Cassie? She told us she's working on new music, so get ready for her to make a splash on the music scene soon.

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"Shades of Blue" actress Jennifer Lopez, looking amazing in Cushnie et Ochs midi dress, was the supportive girlfriend as she was on her man Casper Smart's arm on the carpet.

We caught up with Casper and he told us that he wanted to stand out from everyone else in the film, so he asked director Billie Woodruff if he could ride a Hover Board the entire movie. At first, Billie wasn’t feeling it. But after some convincing, he let Casper ride the Hover Board in the film and it was a success. Ha!

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Expectant couple Draya and Orlando Scandrick bumped along down the carpet before checking out the flick.

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Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons and his model girlfriend Lucy McIntosh have been hitting up several events together lately. She was right by her man's side for last night’s premiere.

At the afterparty:

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Diddy and Cassie were all cozied up in the cut.

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All love between JLo's ex Diddy and her current beau Casper.

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Queen, Bessie producer (And Queen's right hand) Shakim Compere, Casper and JLo stopped for a photo-op.

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The guys gathered for a fun selfie.

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Producer Will Packer and his wife Heather Packer were in the mix to party it up with TJ. Will praised TJ on IG saying, “From OUTWORKING EVERYONE to earn an ensemble part in your first major movie to producing and STARRING in your first lead role...watching your incredible growth has been inspiring lil bro. We are so proud and honored to support this guy right here. Congratulations family.”

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“black•ish” actor Anthony Anderson also came out to party with the cast.

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Fun times!

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Being the gentleman that he is, TJ escorted his co-star Dascha to a waiting private jet after the party.

 

Peep a clip of The Perfect Match cast exiting a private jet after flying from L.A. to NYC ahead of their east coast premiere:

 

A video posted by Terrence J (@iamterrencej) on

 

And here's our interviews on the red carpet with the cast, including Lauren London, Terrence J & Rob Riley, below:

 

The Perfect Match hits theaters on Friday! Make sure you cop those tix!

Photos: Getty/Splash/INF/TJ's IG/Will Packer's IG/@anjemiami

Did Janet Jackson CANCEL European Leg Of Unbreakable Tour? + Lil Mama Gets Dragged Over “Work” Remix

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Uh-oh! We hear Janet Jackson may have cancelled her European tour dates. Get those deets, plus, find out why folks are dragging Lil Mama over her “Work” remix inside…..

The mega “Unbreakable Tour” may not be rolling in a city near you soon.

Just months after Janet Jackson postponed upcoming tour dates in the U.S., it appears she has now cancelled the European leg.

According to reports, Ticketmaster issued an email to ticket holders explaining that they would receive a refund for their tickets since it’s unclear when Janet will be able to get back out on the road. The email said:

“It is impossible to confirm new date at the present time so we are refunding all ticket holders.”

You’ll recall, Janet had to cancel and postpone a handful of dates that were set to go down this Spring after a health scare. While it’s still unclear what health issues she is having, she had to undergo emergency surgery in December. She also cancelled two tour dates back in October after her doctor ordered her to rest her vocal chords.

All of the European dates have been taken down from Ticketmaster's website and sources confirm to Billboard the tour is cancelled. While the UK dates are nowhere to be found, the American dates are still up on Ticketmaster.

A few days ago....

 

 

Janet shared a video on Twitter sharing how excited she is about performing at the Dubai World Cup on March 26th. Will she make it? Time will tell...

In other news...

Rihanna and Drake’s “Work” track has everyone dropping it low and twerking for their lives. So, Lil Mama decided to make her own remix to the hit track.

In the clip, she performed a few sexy dance moves at a basement party with her girls. Making the song her own, she added in a few bars and she even flexed her vocals over the beat. Now, folks are dragging her on social media for it. Check out the video above.

Once the remix was released, trolls came out to roast Lil Mama. And here are the tweets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do they hate on Lil Mama so much?

Photo: Getty

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