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WHAT'S BEEF: Lil' Wayne TWEETS "Fuk Pusha T" In Response To "Exodus 23:1" DISS

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Lil' Wayne doesn't take too kindly to folks dissing YMCMB so the captain of the crew recently lashed out against Pusha T for dissing Drake on his "Exodus 23:1." Find out what Pusha T said that set Weezy off inside......

G.O.O.D. Music artist Pusha T has set off a firestorm in the hip hop community with his harsh words that take aim against Drake.  In his controversial song “Exodus 23:1,” that was produced by The Dream, he raps, 

“Beef is when you hide behind them other ni**as/ But they ain’t killas, they ain’t pulling them triggas/ Fuck ni**as.” 

He continues, “Contract all fucked up/ I guess that means you all fucked up/ You signed to one ni**a, that’s signed to another ni**a, that’s signed to three ni**as/ Now that’s bad luck/ Damn that shit even the odds now/ You better off selling this hard now/ You call it living out your dreams/ You can’t fly without your wings.”

So how did Weezy respond?

 

Sigh.....did Weezy have to attack the fans too?  This isn't the first YMCMB/G.O.O.D. Music beef as Drake and Common recently went at it too.  Maybe Pusha's just living by the very Motto YMCMB lives. 

 

In case you missed it, here's "Exodus 23:1"

 

Yolo.

EXTRAS:

1.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LATE HEAVY D!


Meagan Good: My Fiancé & I Have NOT Gotten It In...Yet!

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Now that actress Meagan Good--who is well known for playing every vixen film role known to man--is marrying a minister, she wants the world to know that she and her fiance, DeVon Franklin, haven't had sex yet.  The two have remained celibate for a year...because they're saving it for their wedding day.

 

Deets inside...

Even though her name is synonymous with sexy video vixen film roles, industry insiders tell us Meagan has always been a "religious good girl" in real life.  So it may not (or may) come as a surprise that she decided to become a born again virgin (we don't know for a fact she sexed up a former lover before--but we're rolling with the safe assumption she's not a complete virgin).

The 30-year-old Think Like A Man & "Californication" actress told Life & Style: "Our wedding night will be the first time we're actually together."

Now that she's set to become a first lady of the church of Seventh Day Adventists...she's gotta put that best holy foot forward.

As for how she knew DeVon, whose day job as a SONY film exec led him to meeting Meagan on the set of Jumping The Broom, was the one:

"Because he was willing to be celibate with me for a year.  He loves God, more than I love God, so I don't think there's anything wrong [with him]."

The gorgeous Meagan didn't give their wedding date, but she did reveal the plans for their big Malibu nuptials:

"We found the venue, which I'm really excited about, and it's going to be in Malibu.  I know I want to go for a bayou-themed kind of Spanish mosque, a very enchanted-y Twilight feel."

Sounds beautiful!

D'Angelo's GQ Outtakes + Allen Iverson Cheers On His Former Team The Philly 76ers

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Because some folks just can't get enough of D'Angelo, we've got his outtakes from his newest spread in GQ magazine.  Check out more pics and what else he said about why he stepped away from the game, plus pics of cutie Allen Iverson returning to his former Philly 76ers home....

 

In the above outtake from the June 2012 issue of GQ magazine, sexy singer D'Angelo can be seen in his first photoshoot in 12 years rocking just a simple John Varvatos grey tee and a cross.  And some type of way he still scream sex.

GQ posted more pieces of his interview that were left out of the final article that was printed in the upcoming issue.  And it gives an interesting perspective into why he previously chucked deuces to the game.

Amy Wallace, who penned the interview, described parts of D’Angelo’s upcoming album saying, "It is dark, dense and mysterious and makes the most of D's newfound prowess on the guitar."

And as for why he left:

“He was confused, he says, by his sudden notoriety, even as he, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and others were credited with launching the ‘neo-soul’ movement (a label he hates). ‘It counteracts the very fucking idea of what it was in the first place,’ he says. ‘It's black music thinking — it's black music manifested outside of the box. And when you label it neo soul, you're putting it right back in the box. How about you just call me soul music?’”

Check out more of his outtakes in GQ's gallery HERE.  And more quotes HERE.

And speaking of hotties returning to the game, Allen Iverson decided to surprise his old team last night--the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.

 

Rocking the new Reebok Questions, along with a Sixers jacket and a Lou Williams jersey, Iverson delivered the game ball to NBA referee Joey Crawford.

 

During the game, Allen--who's going through a very messy divorce--cheered for the 76ers (who won) and met with fans during half time.

Photo credits: Gregory Harris/GQ ;mcsaatchiPR

NEW COUPLE ALERT?! Eddie Murphy & Rocsi Diaz...Holding Hands & Eye Gazing On A Coffee Run

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Well what do we have here?  BET's "106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz was spotted--with a big fat smile slapped on those lips--toting around Beverly Hills today and holding hands with....wait for it.....wait for it....Eddie Freakin' Murphy.

 

The random twosome were seen hiding their hand holding while still gazing into each other's eyes while out on a coffee run.  And yes, we're confused by this ish as well.  Pics inside..

Is this Adidas track suit Eddie's idea of showing he can be young?  Young enough to be getting it poppin' with yet another chick almost half his age?  Hmmm...

At 28 years of age, Rocsi clearly has a thing for older men--from LisaRaye McCoy's ex husband Michael Misick to a rumored fling with 46-year-old Rapheal Saadiq to now...the 51-year-old Eddie Murphy. Of course, Eddie has a type too.  And you're looking at it.

The veteran A-list actor was spotted taking the Jimmy Choo shoes wearing Rocsi to the Coffee Bean.  And from what we hear--this random pairing may be a convenient career helper for Rocsi.  Shocker.  Not only has she been trying to break into the world of acting like her BET counterpart Terrence J, but she's been writing screenplays that she hopes to shop around in Hollywood to boost her career.

I mean, that recent Gang of Roses 2 role was only going to take her so far on that Blockbuster shelf and those Netflix envelopes.  So why not get in tight--very tight--with an A-lister who can make things happen for you?  That seems to be what's hot in the streets these days. 

Rocsi didn't seem to be trying to hide the relationship too much as she smiled real big and glowed for the paparazzi cameras:

The two sped off in Eddie's Benz after getting "caught" by the cameras.  Well, this ought to get interesting....

Pics via Pacific Coast News

RANDOM BITS: "BBW" Star Evelyn Lozada Says, "I Need To Be A Better Example," MIA Signs To Roc Nation Management & More

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Wiz Khalifa has released a visual for "Work Hard Play Hard." Watch it inside along with Evelyn Lozada's apology for bottle tossing and get the deets on MIA's new management deal.

 

VH1 has released a clip from the "BBW" Season 4 Reunion where Evelyn Lozada apologizes for the bottle tossing. She said, “Every time I’m interviewed, I’m asked if there’s something you could take back from all of the seasons, it’s that moment. Not too long ago I was driving with my step-daughters in the car, and they watched that scene and they think it’s funny. But it’s not funny, and I need to be a better example.”

The reunion will air in two parts, on Monday June 4 and June 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

 

Wiz Khalifa, (Billboard's Top New Artist) has a new video for his O.N.I.F.C. single “Work Hard Play Hard.”  The clip highlights the variety of citizens who reside in Pittsburgh.

His Under The Influence of Music tour, featuring Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Chevy Woods, kicks off on July 25 in Atlanta.

Watch the video above.

 

And in management moves......

M.I.A. has signed a management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The announcement was posted to the ROC's website and Rihanna welcomed her tweeting, “welcome home MIA.” M.I.A.’s fourth album Matangi is due this fall on Interscope Records and she's also set to drop “Bad Girls” featuring Missy Elliott, Azealia Banks, and Rye Rye.

Watch BTS of the "Bad Girls" shoot here:

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY: Congrats Justin Combs!

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Diddy's son Justin Combs is all grown up.  And cuter than ever we might add.  He attended his high school prom this past weekend (pictured above), and today was graduation day.  Check out what his famous dad and mom Misa Hylton has to say about the emotional day inside, plus get a peek at his prom date...

Justin's mom Misa tweeted how proud she was and the pic above today as her and Diddy's oldest son copped his diploma:

You did it baby! @JDior_...
My baby is all grown up.. Thank you God you are faithful. #graduation #Ionaprep #UCLA

Awww.  And, of course, his famous and proud dad Diddy was tweeting away saying:

My son graduates today! Wtf! Justin is graduating High School! Words can't explain. God is the greatest!!

My son @JDior_ is about graduate highschool- I'm about to be crying yall! #ProudFatherTweet

At my sons graduation from high school. Holly shit. I've never felt a feeling like this. !!!! God is great! @Jdior_ were so proud of you!

Justin's next stop is UCLA where he nabbed a full football scholarship.  CONGRATS!

Meanwhile, if you weren't keeping up with today's Twitter foolery, Diddy got outed by a photographer, Robert Hoffman, who says Mr. Ciroc hasn't paid him for his services--to the tune of several thousand dollars.  Hoffman created a trending topic #PayYourBillsDiddy and went off.  What caused him to do so?  Diddy's Tweets about droping 2 mill in the strip club:

I think while I'm in miami imma go to a strip club and breAk my own record! Imma throw atleast 2 mill. For everyone. Not just the strippers

Ok meet at strip club. I'm payin past due rents. Student loans. Alimony and new weaves. Lol. Club info comin soon! Lol 

Hoffman responded:

"So cool dude! I worked for you in February and still haven't gotten paid or reimbursed for my expenses. Have a f****** ball."

"Infuriating when you fight to get paid by people who are bragging about throwing 2 mil around at a f****** strip club. #payyourbillsdiddy."

Ha!  Graphic designers, websites & everybody started hopping in to get justice for Hoffman. But Diddy claimed he was just joking:

Fyi the 2 mill strip club tweet was a twitter joke! If I threw away 2 mill in a strip club my baby mamas would fuck me up. Lol loosin up.

But please believe that photographer was NOT joking about wanting his cash he's owed.

 

And for a bonus, check out a few more pics of Justin and his date heading to prom this past weekend:

Alrighty then...

Pics: Justin's & Misa's Twitters

Janet Jackson Gets FAB For amfAR's 2012 Cinema Against AIDS Gala, Talks Being A Role Model To Niece Paris In PREVENTION Mag

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Janet Jackson knows how to get fab for a cause.  The gorgeous singer/actress--who just turned 46 last week--rocked a stark white Emilio Pucci gown for tonight's amfAr Cinema Against AIDS gala in Cap D’Antibes, France.

 

Check out her look inside....

Ms. Jackson donned a plunging keyhole halter dress in bright white for tonight's amfAR Gala during the Cannes Film Festival.  The fab chick  hit up Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes as celebs and notables raise millions for AIDS awareness during the black-tie event.

Janet paired her Emilio Pucci gown with a Pomellato diamond bracelet and sexy heel-less wedges.

And she chatted up the press on the carpet:

Loves it.  And if you're wondering how she's keeping her slim and trim yet curvy bod in tact, the Nutrisystem spokeswoman is speaking on that and plenty of other things (like her niece Paris Jackson and her man Wissam) in the new July 2012 issue of Prevention magazine.

Here are the highlights:

On being the spokeswoman for Nutrisystem:

JJ: I think people really connect with the idea of someone who’s gained and lost weight in a very public way, and also someone who’s an emotional eater.

On being an example to her niece Paris, Michael’s 14-year-old daughter who landed her first film role in Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys:

JJ: We’ve spoken about the fact that you’re only a child once. I think there’s a time for everything, and now is not the time [to act in films]. I told her I thought she should enjoy being a kid, possibly go to college—or not—but wait till she turns 18. She’s a very tough, smart girl. But it’s a cutthroat industry. I wouldn’t want my child to do it.

On Qatar businessman Wissam Al Mana as her soul mate:

JJ: (Laughs) Maybe. Maybe. We’ll see.

On loving sweets, in addition to emotional triggers of boredom, sadness, frustration, stress and work:

JJ: Chocolate, cake, caramel apples—there aren’t many things I don’t love.

On health as part of the weight equation:

JJ: Health was always a concern. When I gained weight in 2005, my nutritionist was very worried. I was close to having diabetes. Even when I lost it [and] then gained quite a bit back, there was always the thought of heart disease.

On stress pushing her to the other side of the weight spectrum:

JJ: Knowing I have these problems with body image, I ask my friends and family to tell me when I’ve lost too much. Because I will continue to pick on myself like all other woman do, and say, ‘You need to [lose] more here, more there.’

On exercise as a major part of her health regimen and loving sports:

JJ: I don’t like to workout, and I get bored easily. Tony Martinez [her trainer] is great. When I’m getting ready for a tour, I’ll work out with the dancers. He’ll put us in teams and we’ll do all sorts of drills and races.

How she feels about herself today:

JJ: I honestly don't even know what size I am. Now it's about looking in the mirror and saying, I feel good. I feel healthy.

On the dichotomy of being 5’4, sweet and soft-spoken and her identity as a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist who’s sold more than 100 million records:

JJ: My songs are normally about what’s going on in my life at the moment. I don’t need to keep a diary.

 

The issue hits stands on Tuesday, May 29th.

CHECK IT: Beyonce Takes You INSIDE Rehearsals For Her REVEL Comeback Shows

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Just in time for her big kick off Friday night at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City, Beyonce is giving folks a peek onto her 8 week preparation for her concerts--just 5 months after becoming mom to Blue Ivy.  Check out the first behind the scenes video of Bey taking you "Inside Revel"....

Putting her curvier post-baby-body on display, Beyonce can be seen going over the show with her hubby Jay-Z, choreographer Frank Gaston (both above) and everyone else.

The video takes us back to 8 weeks ago when Beyonce started prepping for her show. From the stage meetings to the dance rehearsals, LED screen meetings. These rehearsals and meetings are what we spotted her attending in midtown Manhattan everyday.

About getting back to business with the upcoming quad of shows, the 6-time 2012 BET Award nominee revealed:

"It is exciting. I feel a little nervous. I'm enjoying being a mother It's like going back to my old job. Its a little strange. But it's important that you don't loose yourself and you still have your own passions. I'm back to work. I'm back to business.

What I'm trying to say with this show is, 'Yes I had a baby and it just made me even more grounded and even more like you'."
 

The blonde bombshell was hands on developing the whole show, and revealed she hadn't sang in a year before she started back up just 2 months ago.

As for how her post baby body is shaping up, her second choreographer, Danielle Polanco, revealed:

We'll be basically warming her up trying to get her back into shape. Starting small, little baby steps. We'll probably be reviewing some choreography at the end, stretching her out, just getting her back into motion. She hasn't been working out in I don't know how long.

Check out Part 1 of the behind the scenes footage inside:

Bey's Revel comeback kicks off today (Friday).


MOVIE FAB: Will Smith's "Men In Black 3" Predicted To WIN Box Office With $75M Weekend

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After a four-year absence from the big screen, Will Smith's Men in Black 3 is expected to make a big $75M splash at the box office.....but that's not as big as Hollywood had hoped. Deets inside....

With the last installment of Men in Black hitting screens ten years ago and Will Smith's four-year absence from the big screen, a lot is riding on Sony's worldwide release of MIB this weekend.   But sadly, the predictions aren't saying what Sony and the rest of Hollywood want to here.

The flick is expected to easily beat The Avengers (now in its 4th week of release) and take in $75M, but that's far short of the $90M that Sony expected.

Sony wanted a big first week because the movie cost between $225M-$300M to make.  Meanwhile, Will mentioned a Bad Boys 3 is in the works.  And he's rumored to also be prepping for an I, Robot 2 and Hancock 2.

Here’s what the Top Ten will shape up as (based on Friday estimates).

1. Men in Black 3 3D (Columbia/Sony) NEW [4,248 Theaters] PG13
Friday $18M, 4-Day Weekend $75M

2. Marvel’s The Avengers 3D (Disney) Week 4 [3,918 Theaters] PG13
Friday $9.5M, 4-Day Weekend $45M, Cume $523.5M

3. Chernobyl Diaries (Alcon/Warner Bros) NEW [2,433
Theaters] R
Friday $3.5M, 4-Day Weekend $11.5M

3. Battleship (Universal) Week 2 [3,702 Theaters] PG13
Friday $2.8M (-69%), 4-Day Weekend $13.5M, Cume $43.3M

5. The Dictator (Paramount) Week 2 [3,014 Theaters] R
Friday $2.6M (-53%), 4-Day Weekend $11.5M, Cume $43.3M

6. Dark Shadows 3D (Warner Bros) Week 3 [3,404 Theaters] PG13
Friday $2.1M, 4-Day Weekend $9.5M, Cume $65.0M

7. What To Expect When You’re Expecting (Lionsgate) Week 2 [3,021
Theaters] PG13
Friday $2.1M (-43%), 4-Day Weekend $9.0M, Cume $24.0M

8. Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Fox Searchlight) Week 4 [1,233
Theaters] PG13
Friday $1.8M, 4-Day Weekend $9.0M, Cume $17.9M

9. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 10 [1,421 Theaters] PG13
Friday $625K, 4-Day Weekend $2.7M, Cume $395.7M

10. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) Week 6 [786 Theaters] PG13
Friday$450K, 4-Day Weekend $2.0M, Cume $88.9M

Lil' Kim HITS UP Chicago's "Power 92" + Lil' Wayne's "Ghoulish" Pusha T Diss

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While promoting her "Return of The Queen" tour, Lil' Kim stopped by Power 92 in Chicago and posed for a few pics.  See them inside and hear Lil' Wayne dissing Pusha T diss.

Lil' Kim was spotted at Power 92 in Chicago recently where she posed for pics while promoting her various projects.

Maybe she finally growing into her face because the "work" she's had done isn't looking as bad anymore. 

The outfit actually compliments her and has her looking like a grown woman finally.  Keep it up Kimmie.

 

 

In other rap music music news.....

 

Lil' Wayne has come out with his official Pusha T diss track called "Ghoulish" after he said "f*ck Pusha T" on Twitter.

In the track he says Pusha T has his head stuck up his a$$ and Weezy is going to have to head butt him. Weird. But ok. So comparing this to Pusha T's diss track......is there a winner?

 

BONUS:

Chris Brown has released BTS footage from the "Sweet Love" shoot. Watch it above.

 

PUSSYCAT BACHELORETTE: Meagan Good Sexes Up The Stage With The Pussycat Dolls In Vegas!

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She may not be sexing her fiance DeVon Franklin until their wedding night, but that doesn't stop the gorgeous Meagan Good from sexing up the Planet Hollywood stage with the Pussycat Dolls.  Wonder if her minister-husband-to-be had any complaints?

 

Check out pics of the Think Like A Man actress donning all white for her bachelorette celebration...before performing the burlesque show in Vegas....

 

On the pole!  Film and TV actress Meagan Good celebrates her bachelorette party last night by hosting an after party and rocking her guest performance as a Pussycat Doll at Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. 

She donned a sparkling look of a bustier, panties with a tail and fishnets and sky high sparkling platforms.

She arrived in a sexy white floor length BGCBG "Magdalena" dress with a sheer plunged neckline and side cut-outs.  And looked pretty damn fabulous:

And so does that ring.

Meagan posed with Robin Antin & the Pussycat Dolls on the red carpet before signing autographs for fans and taking the stage herself.  Guess she learned some moves for that impending wedding night after she recently commented she and her fiance of a year are remaining celibate until after they walk down the aisle.  That's gonna be a blast--in more ways than one...

Pics: Pacific Coast News/Splash

Rihanna Goes BLONDE & TOPLESS...Again...For Her NUDE Fragrance

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Rihanna threw on a blonde wig...and threw OFF her top...today for her photoshoot for her upcoming women's fragrance called NUDE.  Check out a sneak peek inside...

Yesterday, Rihanna revealed info about today's shoot (done by photographer Melissa Forde) saying "I got a big shoot tomorrow for a surprise fragrance for my ladies called…NUDE!...Bye bye dreadz, for NOW!'

And pics were released on Instagram showing a blonde Ri Ri and her staple post-orgasmic looks:

Rih also linked back up with her usual stylist Mariel Haenn for the shoot--on Mariel's birthday:

Ri tweeted: Put the cake in ya face!!!! Happy birthday @marielhaenn love u always, thx for working today.

Mariel was busy working daily with Jennifer Lopez for all her "American Idol" looks.

The "Birthday Cake" singer also revealed she has a unisex fragrance dropping the beginning of 2013.

WE MISS YOU: Happy Birthday To The Late And Great LEFT EYE!

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For years, Left Eye touched our hearts with her personality, artistry and musical talents.  Celebrate her memory inside....

 

Today would have been the 41st birthday of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.  And while putting the "crazy" in the TLC's CrazySexyCool image, she captured our attention with her look and her sound

Let's celebrate the gift that was Left Eye by taking a moment and reflecting on favorite TLC moments.

And.......what's your favorite TLC/Left Eye song?

 

 

Remember Left Eye in our gallery......

Will Smith BRINGS Bestie Duane Martin To Monaco

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Will Smith was spotted at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix with his Men in Black 3 co-star Nicole Scherzinger and his bestie Duane Martin.  See the pics inside....

With folks like LisaRaye speculating about Duane Martin (behind Will in the black t-shirt) and his position in the Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith marriage, folks will certainly be talking about Will and Duane constantly traveling together.  Recently, Duane accompanied Will and Nicole S. to the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix.

While Nicole was there to support her boyfriend, racer Lewis Hamilton, Will was also promoting the worldwide release of Men in Black 3 which he hopes will break a few box office records.

 

Also, Will recently joked to People that he isn't ready for Willow to date saying, "When Willow does bring a boy home, I'm going to screen him and find out everything about him.  And that's going to happen when she's 40, when she's allowed to go on dates!"

 

MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown's "One More Time"

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Chris Brown has released a new sexually charged song called "One More Time." Listen to it inside.....

 

On his new Drumma Boy-produced track "One More Time" Chris Brown promises his lady friend that he's going to "give" her what she's been waiting for.  And with the sex charged songs he's been releasing lately, we can all imagine what that will be.

 

Listen to the clip here:


DADDY AND ME: Robin Thicke GOES SHOPPING With Baby Julian & RELEASES "On Top Of The World" Track

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Robin Thicke was spotted at Bristol Farms yesterday with son Julian right by his side.  See the pics and listen to his new track "On Top of the World" inside....

Robin Thicke was spotted at Bristol Farms yesterday with his son Julian.

 

Maybe Robin was picking up groceries for a fab dinner to celebrate his debut as a reality tv judge on "Duets."

 

And it looks like Robin picked up some flowers for Paula Patton!

 

In other Robin news......

He released a new track for his fans saying, A little thank u to my fans please enjoy this free track for summer. Check out "On Top of the World" above.

Photos via AKM/GSI

 

VIDEO FAB: Nas' "Daughters"

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Nas has released the video for his controversial "Daughters" single.  Watch it inside....

 

We told you earlier about Nas' controversial "Daughters" song that had baby mama Carmen Bryan all upset because he talks about their child, Destiny.  And now the video is out.

Directed by Chris Robinson and styled by June Ambrose, the video is about Nas' life but shown from Destiny's perspective (she also appears in the clip).  

Watch "Daughters" here:

Brandy HINTS Joint Tour With Monica MAY NOT Happen, Says She's In A DIFFERENT Place Musically

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Singer Brandy recently dished about her upcoming Two-Eleven disc and revealed that because she's in a different place musically, a joint tour with Monica won't likely happen.  Deets inside...

 

Fans of Brandy and Monica's "It All Belongs To Me" shouldn't hold their breath to hear the ladies sing the song on tour together.  While talking about her upcoming album, Two-Eleven, Brandy revealed that a tour won't likely happen.  She said,  

“Honestly, we haven’t really talked about it since we stopped promoting “It All Belongs to Me,” Brandy confessed to Bark Bite. “I just honestly think Monica and I are in different places in our music. And my vibe is a little bit different this time around so I don’t know. I kind of wanna do my own thing,” Brandy says. “I definitely feel like the fans would want a tour from us, but I don’t know, I just feel like I’m being pulled in a different direction. I’m definitely still open to it, but right now I’m looking in a different way right now for me.”

Here are highlights from the interview:

So is Bangladesh doing the bulk of the album or just a few tracks?

Brandy: He definitely set the foundation for the sound of the album, but I took a chance with this album because usually I work with one producer and kind of go out a little bit just to do the fill-ins or the ballads. But I really ventured out and worked with a lot of different people this album. Rico Love is a big part of the album, Ester Dean...just different people.

Is there any chance of a reunion with Timbaland for this album?

Brandy: We're working on that. I was supposed to record with Timbaland a couple of weeks ago, but you know sometimes when you're that much of a genius, sometimes your schedule kind of goes four or five different ways so we're trying to lock him down to stay in one place so I can actually go and work with him. But I definitely don't want to let this album go out without us at least trying to let the magic happen.

You've already worked with Frank Ocean in the past, but you're said to have completed work with him for the new album, right?

Brandy: Yeah, I love Frank Ocean. I tease him all the time that I knew before everyone else knew how special he was. It's always great to work with him, he's such a young genius just coming into his own.

He gave me a great song called "Scared of Beautiful" and I think the meaning of that record is just so huge. It could be taken in so many different ways and there are so many double entendres going on in that song. Just people who are afraid to succeed, people who are afraid to love, people who are afraid of being the best version of who they are. That's how it can relate to everyone. I really hope that it makes the album, I really hope it does.

Tell us about the new single. How's the reception been for "Put It Down"?

Brandy: Oh my god, the reception has been amazing. The core fans are loving it, they can't believe how different it is for me. And I love taking risks in music and it's great to challenge yourself to be different. That's what I love about the song. I can't wait till it really hits the radio waves and we do the video for it and it really takes off.

 

The Randomness:

1.  Sean Kingston's former landlord sues for $70K in unpaid rent and damages.  Story.  

FAMILY FAB: Cory And Tia Mowry-Hardrict HIT UP Farmer's Market In LA

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Oh, Baby! author Tia Mowry-Hardrict was spotted with her husband Cory and son Cree in LA recently.  See pics inside....

 

The Hardrict family was spotted at Farmer's Market in LA recently.

The couple picked up some beautiful flowers while there.

And Tia cooled herself off with a popsicle.

It's going to be hard to imagine "The Game" without her but I'm sure she has a lot lined up.  She tweeted about a making a cameo on ABC saying, RT @ElletheFAB1: Dont Trust the B n Apt 23. just called @TameraMowryTwo &amp; @TiaMowry the black Olsen twins! #< yes!!!!

Later on, the family relaxed in the sun and enjoyed the weather. 

She tweeted, Great day today! Farmers market with the fam, amazing dinner, now sweet dreams:) #grateful xoxoT
 

BODY FAB: Craig David GOES SHIRTLESS In Miami

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Sexy crooner Craig David was spotted working out in Miami recently. See the pics inside......

"Our Love" singer Craig David was seen doing an outdoor workout at a park in Miami Beach, FL yesterday.

He was accompanied by his trainer Grant DeBacher who helped Craig with his abdominal and biceps routine.

Craig rocked white adidas gym gear except for his towels which where black and customized with the '#EatCleanTrainDirty' twitter hashtag.

 

 

Photos via: Pichichi / Splash News

 

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