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OPENING NIGHT: ABFF 2016 Kicks Off With ‘Central Intelligence’ Screening – Ambassador Common, Cedric The Entertainer, Cory Hardrict & More

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The American Black Film Festival is officially underway. Come inside to peep pics of this year’s ambassador Common, funnyman Cedric The Entertainer, actor Cory Hardrict and more at the Central Intelligence screening….

The American Black Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend (and TheYBF.com is a media sponsor!) launching the fun-filled 5-day festival in Miami for this year’s festivities. Over 25 narrative features, web originals, short films and documentaries will be showcased starring several of your YBF faves and some new faces.

Rapper/actor Common will serve as this year’s ambassador following Taraji P. Henson. And this year’s opening film is none other than Central Intelligence, which stars ABFF alum Kevin Hart and Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson.

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On the carpet, Common linked up with ABFF CEO and founder Jeff Friday and his wife Nicole Friday before heading inside to peep Kevin’s new film.

Jeff talked about the diversity in the films that were selected to be screened during the festival. He said,

“This year’s films not only reflect diverse storytelling and diversity within the Black experience, but also the technological advances of the times — from the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, to a narrative feature film shot entirely on the iPhone 6s. We have people coming from all around the nation to support the work of these talented filmmakers, and we hope that the local community will take part in ABFF as well,.”

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Actress Danielle Nicolet, who stars in Central Intelligence and also "Born Again Virgin," was also in the mix for the special screening. The fab chick is currently filming a new drama titled Believe.

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Singer Brave Williams, who starred on “R&B Divas: L.A.” was on the scene to kick off the festival. She is starring in a film titled Bad Dad Rehab that will be screened during the festival. The film premieres July 3rd on TVOne.  We're obsessed with this dress and color by the way.

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Funnyman Deon Cole stepped out to hit up the screening before he screened a new episode of his comedy series "Angie Tribeca."  Yes, he looks like he just left somebody's BBQ. 

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Star Jones, who’s currently working on her new scripted drama “Satan’s Sisters,” was all smiles in a blue printed jumpsuit.

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Industry legend Bill Duke is on hand to share his knowledge in the industry. He presented at an Actors Boot Camp panel today.

After the show, the afterparty went down at Story nightclub:

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Common chopped it up and shared laughs with comedian/actor Cedric The Entertainer.

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Brotherly Love actor Cory Hardrict came out to party before screening his two-character role in Destined.

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Chocolate City star Robert Ri'chard, Notorious star Dennis White and Whitney star Wesley Jonathan, who will star in the upcoming New Edition biopic, came out to party.  Robert & Wesley also co-star in the pcoming mocie Bad Dads with hottie Rob Riley.  They're screening that movie this weekend as well.

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Common hit the DJ booth with DJ D-Nice to hop on the mic and spit a few rhymes.

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Meanwhile, Brave and Estelle caught up in the VIP section.

Peep this foolish clip from the afterparty below:

 

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Fun times!

Photos: Getty/Common's IG/Estelle's IG/blackfilm_com/@americanblackfilmfestival


Taraji P. Henson (In Marc Jacobs) Honored At Women In Film Event + Oprah Premieres OWN's “Greenleaf” In L.A.

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Taraji P. Henson made a statement as the lady of the hour for the Women In Film event in L.A. last night. Meanwhile, Oprah premiered her new drama “Greenleaf.” Pics inside…

Last night, Hollywood’s female elite gathered to honor excellence at the Women In Film 2016 Crystal + Lacy Awards held at the Beverly Hilton. “Empire” starlet Taraji P. Henson was selected to receive the Excellence in Television Lucy Award for her role as Cookie Lyon in the hit FOX series.

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Last night, Hollywood’s female elite gathered to honor excellence at the Women In Film 2016 Crystal + Lacy Awards held at the Beverly Hilton. “Empire” starlet Taraji P. Henson was selected to receive the Excellence in Television Lucy Award for her role as Cookie Lyon in the hit FOX series.

The Golden Globe winner trekked the carpet in a black long-sleeve embellished dress from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 collection that she paired with black Jimmy Choo pumps. While we’re feeling the dress, it just feels like she wore it in the wrong season. BUt when you want to wear ish that hasn't yet hit shelves....

It’s HOT in L.A.!

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The honoree made her way down the carpet stopping for a photo-op with Kirsten Schaffer, Women In Film’s Los Angeles executive director, and Dana Walden, co-chair & CEO of FOX Television Group.

Inside...

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The 45-year-old stunna hit the stage to accept the Excellence in Television Award. During her tearful speech, Taraji addressed gender inequality in Hollywood.

 

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In part, she said, “If I do a job just as well as man, people tune in every week. They see me, they root for me just like they root for him. Why should my pay be less? We’ve all we got ladies. If we don’t support each other who will?”

Facts!

At another event....

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After her sitdown with First LadyMichelle Obama at the White House, media mogul Oprah stepped out to present her upcoming drama for her OWN cable network titled "Greenleaf."

The series, which Lady O stars in and executive produces, will follow a powerful black family at the center of a Memphis megachurch. Yep, a new series about the “Saints and the Ain’ts.” 

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Veteran actress Lynn Whitfield, who stars in the upcoming series, was in head-to-toe florals on the green carpet.

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Why Did I Get Married Too? star Lamman Rucker rocked a white linen suit for the festivities. He stars in the series as well.

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And "Soul Man" actress Niecy Nash slayed in a black strapless jumpsuit. Werk!

"Greenleaf" is set to premiere with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 21st at 10pm EST and Wednesday, June 22nd at 10pm EST on OWN. The show will then air at its regularly scheduled time slot on Wednesdays at 10pm EST. Peep the trailer HERE.

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Jay Z & Beyonce Get Cutesy Courtside At NBA Finals Game 6 (& Play With Baby Iman Jr.) + Jamie Foxx, Daughter & J.R. Smith's Daughter Cut Up At The Game

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The Carters were front and center in Cleveland Thursday night to cheer on their homie LeBron James at Game 6 of the NBA Finals.  Get their cutesy pics inside, plus Jamie Foxx and more... 

Rocking a fire cobalt blue suit, possibly to rep their daughter's name, Beyonce& Jay Z jetted to The Q in Cleveland last night.

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Bey looked hot as usual as she's taking a break from her Formation tour before it goes to Europe at the end of this month.

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Fans caught pics and video of the couple heading in to their seats and also footage of them leaving at halftime:

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The twosome got all cutesy and camera shy when they popped up on the jumbotron:

 

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This fan who ran into Bey backstage is pretty much us...and the rest of the world...if the Lemonade queen ever crossed our path:

 

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Ha! The twosome left by halftime:

 

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Also in attendance:

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Jamie Foxx and his daughter Annalise.   They also linked up with Cavs baller J.R. Smith's daughter who clowned her own dad.  Hilarious.

 

The Kevin Love, Jaime Foxx, J.R. Smith clan can't stop singing Love's commercial.

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@iamjamiefoxx did his best LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith impressions ahead of Game 6.

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Jamie and daughter Annalise hung out with J.R. Smith's daughter who clowned her own daddy on tv. Hilar.

 

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NFL baller Lesean McCoy was also there.

Iman Shumpert got dragged on Twitter for how he played (or didn't play well) throughout the season and how he got his spot snatched by Dahntay Jones.

And folks weren't letting up about Iman's hair either. Bloop.

Speaking of him, his and Teyana Taylor's daughter Iman Jr. has some playtime with Hov at the game:

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Cute!

EXTRAS:

1. The 2-year-old boy who was attacked by an alligator was found fully intact and the autopsy results revealed the cause of death. STORY

 

Photos/Videos: NBA/Getty/@mekotheauthor/@sportscenter/@chetanrakieten

 

Ayesha Curry Calls NBA "Rigged" After Steph Curry's Ejection, Then Blames Her Twitter Fingers On Racial Profiling Drama

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Ayesha Curry just showed what happens when kitchen fingers turn into Twitter fingers. Get the latest inside on her going OFF on the NBA after Game 6 while supporting her man Steph Curry, and why Twitter flipped out and dragged her in return....

Ayesha Curry ain't having it!  The budding chef and domestic diva had a case of twitter fingers Thursday night right after her husband Steph Curry got EJECTED for the first time in his career! 

Refs called a few arguably bogus fouls on the MVP starting early on, and when he fouled out (something he hasn't done in several years) with a few minutes left in the 4th quarter, then uncharacteristically lost it by throwing his mouthpiece and cursing everybody out, he was ejected.  Ayesha went berserk.  She opened up her Twitter app and slammed the NBA calling it rigged:

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Despite saying she wouldn't be silent, she deleted the tweet minutes later. 

Riley & Ryan's mama then explained she had a really rough day in Cleveland (again) due to mistreatment of her family by Cavs fans.  Even some racial profiling issues:

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There's been all kinds of talk floating around about the NBA setting up this 2016 Finals series to have a Game 7, no matter what.  Seven games means more money, more viewers, more everything.  When the Golden State Warriors appeared to be dominating the series early on, some wind was taken out when their star player Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 after a flagrant foul ruling, something that hasn't happened really ever (possibly once) in NBA Finals history.

When Draymond returned in Game 6, some folks think the refs' calls were one sided in order to give the Cavs a better chance at extending the series.  And that, they did.

During last night's game, Steph had two fouls before the end of the first quarter.  That's something else that rarely happens and caused him to be taken out the game earlier than usual. 

When he got his 6th foul, dude uncharacteristically lost it.  He threw his mouthpiece (and apologized tot he fan he hit) which got him a technical and an ejection, something else that rarely happens on 1 Technical. He was clearly frustrated with what he likely perceived to be an NBA vs. Warriors situation.  Not to mention, many folks believe LeBron is still getting away with doing whatever he wants while not getting called for it.  That includes severe trash talk that others get techs for.

Here's video of what happened:

 

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Check out Ayesha Curry and the rest of Steph's fam's reaction:

 

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But the crowd was relentless:

 

Some of Twitter co-signed Ayesha's frustrations, but some of Twitter dragged her for filth. 

 

 

 

Here's Steph, Coach Kerr (who said he's not mad at Steph for getting pissed), and Klay Thompson (who ALSO fouled out) during the postgame conference explaining everything that went down:

 

Welp, the Cavs won 115-101, and the Warriors admit they were outplayed.  They also seem to think those unfair fouls likely played a part though. 

The stage has been set for one of the most tension filled Game 7's ever.  Back to the Bay...

 

 

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VIDEO FAB: Calvin Harris & Rihanna Light Up "That's What You Came For" Vid

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Lights, cameras, and drop that EDM beat.  Rihanna and Calvin Harris just dropped the electrifying video for their new collabo "That's What You Came For."  Get it inside...

 

It's their third collaboration thus far.  RiRi & House music dj/producer Calvin Harris linked up for another mainstream chart topper that they performed together back in April at Coachella.

Rihanna spends the video walking through a huge cube her rumored boo Drake would be proud of, and keeping it effortlessly sexy while doing so.

Check out the Emil Nava-directed video below:

 

Future Dropped His Lawsuit Against Ciara, But She Doesn't Drop Hers Against Him

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Future is calling a truce...sort of...in the custody war with Ciara.  Get the latest inside...

 

All the back and forth between Future and Ciara is coming to an end, at least on Future's side. 

The rapper just withdrew his lawsuit against the singer that he launched in response to her $15 million suit against him after he called her a bad mother.  And his reason, apparently, is because he's good with just having joint custody of their two-year-old son, Future Zahir. TMZ reports:

Sources close to the rapper tell us he wants to calm the waters after scoring joint custody of baby Future. We're told Future is worried if he goes after Ciara in court she'll continue her efforts to restrict his custodial rights, and his son is more important than a court judgment.

Sounds like Future's people are putting in overtime to get his image in the media order.  Ciara, who just celebrated her bachelorette party, is not withdrawing her lawsuit, yet.

 

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NeNe Leakes Admits To A Second Nose Job, And Why She Feels She Needed It

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NeNe Leakes is admitting to a second nose job folks on the internet have been wondering about. Find out what she said inside...

If you've noticed NeNe Leakes has looked a bit...different...lately, you're not crazy.  She definitely got her nose done.  Again.

She hit up "WWHL" recently and a called was brave enough to ask her right out what was up with her different face.  Her response:

 

"Yes, I had my nose done again.  Because it was a real medical reason why I had to get it done again.  My cartilage was growing in my nose and the tip of my nose was touching my lip when I smiled."

 

She continued:

"I didn't get a full rhinoplasty the first time.  I only had my nostrils taken in the very first time.  This time I had cartilage moved around."

 

We noticed she looked a bit swollen on "Live with Kelly" earlier last week,

"It's only day 13 and I've very swollen.  I always keep i very real.  I would never just do my nose for the purpose of doing my nose."

When Andy said the first time she got it done was just to get it done, she responded:

"It wasn't just to do my nose, I I didn't love my nose and I wanted to make it more beautiful for myself."

Oh. 

And if you have a problem with it, NeNe says:

"I get my nose done, first of all, because I can and I will.  And I'll get it done again if I want to."

Check out the video below:

 

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Independence Day: Resurgence star Vivica Fox was also on the show, and the two dished on some celebrity feuds including the shade between Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez.

Ha.

 

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P.M. Dawn's Prince Be Dies Of Kidney Disease, Bandmate Doc G Speaks

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In unfortunate news, P.M. Dawn member Prince Be passed away Friday from kidney disease in a New Jersey hospital.  Details inside, plus what Doc G. said about his duo partner.

"I'd Die Without You" and "Set Adrift On Memory Bliss" was on everyone's mixtapes in the 90's.  Now, the Jersey City hip-hop duo that may have been ahead of its time, has lost half of its voice.

Prince Be (Attrell Cordes) has died at 46 of kidney disease, and he also reportedly suffered from diabetes.  He had been struggling with his health for a very long time, this according to bandmate Doc G. 

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Doc took to his Facebook page to pour out his heart saying:

Prince Be Rest In Peace Forever More,

Pain from diabetes can't harm you anymore,

My Heart is at Peace B-Cuz U suffered so long,

Tell Grandma I said Hi & Stay Blisstatic & Strong.

-Love Doc.G
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The duo was known for mixing traditional hip hop with sensitive and positive lyrics and melodies (much like Drake does today) over vibed out beats.  Definitely a unique sound in the 90's.

2016 has been one of the roughest years yet.  Our condolences to Doc G. and the friends and family of Prince B.


UH OH: Tiny's Daughter Zonnique ARRESTED, Tried To Get A Gun Through Airport Security

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Aww damn.  T.I.'s stepdaughter and Tiny's daughter Zonnique got arrested Thursday night on a weapons charge.  Details inside...

Apparently, her stepdad didn't warn her about what happens when you bring your gun to a place you're not supposed to.  Zonnique Pullins, Tameka "Tiny" Harris' 20-year-old daughter, got caught trying to carry a weapon or long gun through security at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

She was arrested on the scene, charged with carrying a gun, then released a few hours later.

CBS News reports:

A source tells CBS46 News Investigative Reporter Karyn Greer exclusively that Pullins, 20, was transported to Clayton County Jail for trying to carry a gun through airport security.

Records indicate Pullins was charged around 10 p.m. Thursday and released later at 2:09 a.m. on Friday.

T.I. has remained mum on it all, and was busy in Chicago last night at WGCI's Summer Jam:

 

 

SUMMER JAM 2016 ... T.I

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Tiny nor Zonnique have yet to comment yet either.

 

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"Power" BAE Sinqua Walls Has A Girlfriend....

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Actor Sinqua Walls was spotted out on a date night with his girlfriend last night.  Sigh.  Pics inside...

 

He may have gotten killed on last season of "Power," but we're keeping hope alive he still returns in SOME way.  Sinqua Walls, who also starred in "Once Upon A Time," was spotted taking his girlfriend to the movie theater at the Grove in L.A. yesterday.

The twosome looked relaxed and chill:

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The Louisiana native hasn't revealed if he'll be returning for "Power" season 3 in some way (hell, we'll even take it in flashbacks), but we'll surely find out this July.

 

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The Obamas Spend Father's Day Weekend Hiking, And It Has Us Ready To Book A Trip To Yosemite

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It's Father's Day!  And the Obamas (surprisingly) have us wanting to book a nature-heavy trip in Yosemite thanks to their weekend trip to a few national parks.  The First Fam can make anything look fab.  Get into their trip inside...

In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of our National Parks, the First Family is spending the weekend traversing New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns and Yosemite National Park.  As if he hasn't racked up enough firsts, Obama is the 1st sitting President to visit Yosemite in 50 years.  Sheesh!

We gotta say, we're glad they did.  Or else we wouldn't have known this fabulousness was right here in the good 'ol continental US of A (by continental we mean the 48 connected states).

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You don't have to trek it to Costa Rica or even all the way to the waterfalls of Hawaii.  Sasha, Malia, FLOTUS Michelle O. and POTUS trekked it to Cali and New Mexico to get their nature fix.  Mr. President snapped the below pics for his Facebook page:

 

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As soon as they made their fashion-coordinated arrival (we're obsessed!), they hit the ground running on Friday visiting plenty of spots:

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Kori Schulman Deputy Director of Digital Strategy shared the quick talk the Presdient gave to visitors and press.

 

 

Before his speech, the First Couple met with a group of cute fourth graders visiting Yosemite:

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Adorbs!

 

Check out tons of pics below of our fave YBF Teens Sasha & Malia and the First Fam hitting Marine One, Yosemite, and the Taverns below:

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EXTRAS:

1.  New Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. announced today that he's leaving Hamilton on July 9th after contract negotiations.  STORY

2.  Idris Elba's new flick Finding Dory raked in $136.2 million in estimated weekend ticket sales in North America, setting a record for a Pixar film! STORY

 

Photos: AP/Reuters/Getty/Facebook

So Much For That -- Nick Young & Iggy Azalea Break Up, 1 Year After Engagement

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Lakers baller Nick Young and Iggy Azalea have called it quits.  And it sounds like it's because of Nick's (alleged) cheating.  Deets inside on their breakup announcement....

They've been engaged for about a year, but the last few months have been tumultuous of the baller-rapper twosome. 

Nick was caught telling on himself back in March when his own teammate taped him talking about his sexcapades with other women.  Once the tape got out, it was all downhill from there.

A few weeks later, Iggy said she chose to stay with him and she would cut his penis off if he cheated again, nut it seems she couldn't get her trust back in check.  The newly enhanced raptress posted to social media minutes ago saying:

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Around the same time, Nick let everyone know his status:

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Single. 

Well, Nick's birthday card to her last week was pretty telling:

 

I love you so much I hate you too @swaggyp1 #whenbaemad

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Damn homie.

 

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25 Of The Sweetest Father's Day Moments With Celeb Dads!

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Celeb dads and their fams have us in our feelings today.  Get the 25 sweetest Father's Day moments from today inside....

There's nothing like a super masculine man who's totally in touch with his vulnerable side. Especially when a man is head over heels about his kid(s), and when kids feel the same way in return. Here's 25 super sweet moments from a few celeb dads on Father's Day.

Whether it's spending adorable quality time with their kiddies today (peep Usher and his boys above!) or touching words from the mother of their kids, here's who served up the sweetness today:

 

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Jayceon, From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you to you for being such a wonderful dad to our kids. There has not been one time that you have not been there to love, support, encourage, and cheer them on. You've never disappointed them or let them down, and that means the world to me. The confidence that you see in them is due largely to the fact that they know that their dad will ALWAYS be there. You know, there are many women out here with kids, I thank you for loving and cherishing mine the way that you do. Thank you for providing for them, taking care of them, and most importantly letting the goodness of your heart show through them. They are truly the best part of you. Happy Father's Day Jayceon "I love the father you are" Love Always +1 extra day, Tiffney

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Father's Day for Daddy

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Happy Father's Day to the most perfect man Luna and I could ever ask for. Since the day she was born, you've done every bottle with me, woken up with me to keep me company through every night. You don't mind diapers, get all the best burps, and read her Goodnight Moon like poetry. It makes me so happy to see so much of you in her smile and eyes that completely glow when looking at you. She will never look at anyone - anyone - the way she looks at you. Happy Father's Day to your father, Ron. John is the amazing father he is because of you and Phyllis. You created and raised a man we are all so lucky to love. We love you, Johnny, endlessly, forever and ever to the Luna and back. Happy Father's Day from Luna and I, and thank you to game 7 for providing the real gift here and getting me out of having to plan and overthink the day phew

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Happy Father's Day!!!!! We love you Kob-Kob! Love, Nani, Gigi and VB

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Pretty girls Lola And Zahra at the Hamilton play. They took their dad to see The play for Fathers day

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The talented, smart Chris Rock at Hamilton. I have to add that the play is Awesome !!! Want to see it again!!

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The best way to wake up on Father's Day Breakfast in bed from my kids #life #goal

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BONUS: One of the shadiest Father's Day moments goes to Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert. They play ALL day. Ha!

 

BONUS 2: Tamar Braxton's son Logan Herbert is still working on how to say Happy Father's Day. Ha!

 

 

Happy Father's Day to all the YBF Dads!

Cleveland Cavs MAKE HISTORY -- THEY'RE THE 2016 NBA CHAMPIONS!

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WOW!  The Cleveland Cavaliers just made NBA history!  Say HELLO to you 2016 NBA Champions...

LeBron James just led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the franchise's first NBA Championship as they beat the Warriors in Oakland 93-89.

They are now in the history books as the first team EVER to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals to win it all.

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and the squad bossed up and made it happen against all odds, and that includes against the Warriors' home court advantage. 

It's been a doozy of a journey to Game 7 with technical fouls, flagrant fouls, ish talking, ejections, suspensions, rigging accusations, and MAJOR injuries all up and through this Finals season.

Lebron gets to add his third ring and third trophy to his collection, and whether you love him or hate em....this is what he came back home for.  He promised The Land an NBA championship, and here it is.  Clap for that man.

 


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The 52-year drought is over.  Congrats to King James, minority owner Usher, coach Tyronn Lue, and the entire Cavs team.

Congrats to the 2016 NBA Champions Cleveland Cavaliers!

 

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KISS THE RING -- LeBron Is The Unanimous MVP, And The Cavs' Championship Celebration Is LIT!

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This game alone proves why LeBron James deserved the MVP title unanimously. Get all of the MVP and Cavs Championship celebrations inside!

 

When he came home, he promised a title. He delivered. [Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images]

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It was far from an easy road, so it makes it that much sweeter. The Cavs edged out the Warriors (who played a hell of a series themselves). And made plenty of history making moves at the same time.

It's the first NBA championship for the Cavs franchise, the first time a team has come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA championship, and it's the 100th playoff victory in #CavsHistory.

Bron had a triple double (team-high 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) and is the first player to make it to 5 straight NBA Finals.

LeBron was the most emotional we've ever seen him after the win, as expected, and dropped to his knees in tears after the win.  He promised his home state a Championship, and he delivered.

 

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Lebron the NBA Finals MVP by unanimous decision.  Check it:

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Remember when the Warriors popped champagne all in the visitors' locker room on the Cavs' home arena? Well the new Champs returned the favor:

The fellas popped champagne...because they won a championship game. In Nike sponsored goggles and all.

 

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"You Paved The Way!" #ThisIsWhyWePlay

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Ciara & Russell Wilson, Savannah James, Teyana Taylor, Usher, Jamie Foxx (Playing Future's Father) & More -- Stars Out For Game 7!

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The stars were OUT for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.  See who came out to cheer on their faves, and the celeb NBA wives cheering on their men inside...

Ciara and Russell Wilson have had a busy weekend of jetting to Washington to watch TEAM USA soccer in the Copa America Centenario Quarterfinal and then to the Relay For Life event and Sunday night they were in the Bay cheering on the Warriors.

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Ugh.  They're adorable.

LeBron's former teammate and bestie (still) Dwyane Wade chatte dup NBA T before the game and say courtside cheering on his homie:

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In grey sweatpants.  Mmhmm.

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Dave Chappelle was also in Oakland to take in the game.

 

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Minority owner Usher was all in the mix in the Cavs locker room poppin' champagne with the boys.

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He linked up with Jamie Foxx who was also at the game.

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Jamie and daughter Annalise hit up the previous Game 6, so it's only right they came back to watch the Cavs close it out.

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From Grammys to NBA trophies.  GET IT.

 

 

 

The NBA wives were extra ready for the celebration:

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Iman Shumpert's fiance Teyana Taylor and baby Junie snapped a pic with Queen James Savannah.

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And WEEN Founder and social activist Valeisha Butterfield Jones was hubby Dahntay Jones' #1 fan as they celebrated with the kids.

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Cute!

BONUS:

Jamie nabbed great tix to the games since he's now featured in NBA sponsor Verizon's commercials.  The one they debuted during Game 7 -- "Future's father" -- HILAR. #IGotVerizon

 

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Zhuri James Adorably Stole A Little Of Daddy LeBron's Thunder At The Post Game Press Conference

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The Princess has finally been unveiled in her full (and ridiculously adorable) glory!  See little Zhuri James stealing daddy LeBron's thunder Sunday night inside...

What's a king without his princess?  Especially on Father's Day.

King James skipped over to the post game press conference after the Cavs' big win Sunday night.  For the first time, he also brought up his and wife Savannah James' baby girl Zhuri Nova James along with their sons Bryce and LeBron Jr.

The couple has been giving only glimpses of their youngest without ever fully showing her face.  Now, we can see that the 1-and-a-half-year-old is a total cutie who is indeed daddy's little girl.

While Bron was busy chatting with the press about his team's historic, Zhuri decided to reach for his celebratory cigar and he couldn't help but stop and laugh.  And so did everyone else.  Check out the video below:

 

Check out more of the champ's post game press conference below:

 

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GRAB YOUR TISSUES: J.R. Smith Gives The Realest, Most Emotional Post-Game Interview We've Ever Seen

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J.R. Smith's post-game interview is one for the books.  Grab your tissues and watch him get real about losing hope in his career and how his father helped him gain it back...

J.R. Smith's name was once synonymous with 'bad boy' in the NBA.  But he's seemed to grow up over the last couple of years.  After getting into plenty of trouble on and off the court while playing for the Knicks a few years ago, he's now matured into a husband, father and now a champ who helped the Cavs go hard in the paint this series.

With tears welling up in his eyes and his father watching on, J.R. talked about how much he thought about winning a championship during his post game press conference Sunday night:

"I thought about it a lot honestly. But the more my career went on, it kind of dwindled. It was more about playing the game. But i've been playing this game since I was 3-years-old.

That's one of the reasons why this game is so special to me and today is so special to me. It's on Father's Day. My dad put the ball in my crib."

He broke down into inconsolable tears.  Then gave one of the realest, emotion driven statements we've ever heard from a player:

"My parents, my family, they're the biggest inspiration in my life. I been in a lot of dark spots in my life. I it wasn't for them I wouldn't be able to get out of it. But they are who they are. They fought with me, yelled at me, screamed at me...they always stuck by my side no matter if I was right or wrong. I know a lot of people don't have their parents in their life. But I have the best two you could ask for, I swear. It's 6 of us. And they didn't treat any of us different. They treated us all the same. I just want to be like them when I grow up."

He continued:

"My dad is easily one of my biggest inspirations to play this game. To hear people talk bad about me it hurts me because I know it hurts him and that's not who I am. And I know he raised better and I know I want to do better. Everything I do is for my parents and my family. The cars are nice, the houses are nice. but none of it matters without them. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be here. I don't know where I would be, honestly. If it wasn't for them and the structure and backbone that I have, I wouldn't be able to keep coming back and sit in front of you as the world champion."

See his whole post-game interview, and that tearjerker of a hug with his dad, below:

 

 

EXTRAS:

1.  After Sunday night's win, Richard Jefferson says he'll likely retire.  STORY

 

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CELEBS REACT TO CAVALIERS NBA TITLE: Rihanna Trolls Steph Curry, Dennis Rodman Throws Shade, Kevin Hart Shows Love & More!

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Celebs took to social media to react to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers winning the 2016 NBA Championship. Find out how Rihanna trolled Steph Curry, Dennis Rodman throwing some shade and more inside…

While several celebs jetted to the Oracle Arena to check out Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Championship, many more were at home watching on the big screen. ABC scored a ratings record with early estimates putting the game at 18.9 in overnight ratings. The NBA match up was the highest rated sports telecast on ABC in decade and the top score from an NBA broadcast for ABC.

Rihanna is currently half way around the world, but she made sure to check back in on what’s going on in the States. If you didn’t know RiRi was a huge LeBron fan, you know now.

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The “Work” singer was all about No. 23 after the Cavs clenched the NBA Title last night. In fact, she even came after Golden State Warriors baller Steph Curry in a series of Instagram posts:

 

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Damn Rih!

 

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It's clear she was super excited about the win.  And yes, there's actually a debate on social media about whether her social media stanning (the way she did it) was...appropriate...seeing that she knows LeBron and his wife Savannah personally.

In tour news, the Pop princess will hit the stage at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin tomorrow night (June 21st).

Retired NBA baller Dennis Rodman sent out a congratulatory tweet, with a touch of shade thrown. He said:

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Petty or nah?

The last time the Cavs won a NBA title was 52 years ago. The last person to bring that championship to Cleveland (in 1964) out of all 4 major sports was NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown and he was uber excited about it:

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Several other celebs - including Kevin Hart, Kobe Bryant, Ayesha Curry, President Barack Obama, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Magic Johnson, Shaq, Chris Bosh and Lil Wayne - hit up Twitter to show love to LeBron and the Cavs on their epic win. Peep their tweets below:

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And POTUS made sure he wasn't going to miss one minute of the game. He stayed aboard Air Force One for an extra 10 minutes after landing from his Father's Day weekend vacay just to catch the end of the NBA Championship game:

 

 

Ha!

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Lordt.

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Ohio folks Steve Harvey (he moved there as a young boy), Yvette Nicole Brown and Arsenio Hall were over the moon that their home team brought home the NBA Title:

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The champion Cleveland @cavs 2016 #goodtimes The King of The Land!

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And Giants baller Odell Beckham Jr. saluted the champs too:

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Nice!

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ANOTHER BLING RING!? Kevin Hart, Chris Brown & Blac Chyna Home Robberies Might Be Linked

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Police are piecing clues together and now believe Kevin Hart, Chris Brown and Blac Chyna’s home invasions might be linked. Deets inside…

We’ve been following the recent string of celebrity home invasions. And now, police believe the robberies might be connected.

You’ll recall, Chris Brown’s home was robbed (where his aunt was held at gun point) and thieves stole money and jewelry in July 2015. Blac Chyna was jacked for $200K in May 2016. And just last week, Kevin Hart had his home invaded where crooks took over $500K worth of ish.

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department has been piecing together clues from the invasion and now they believe the robberies might be connected. Kourtney Kardashian’s baby daddy Scott Disick’s home was also robbed recently and he was included in their investigation.

According to TMZ, Chris, Kevin, Chyna and Scott are markers in all of the burglaries that make detectives think the crimes are related. With Chris, Chyna and Scott pretty much running in the same circle, law enforcement believe the culprit(s) could possibly be someone closely linked to them. We knew Kevin's situation sounded like an inside job.

The site says the burglars knew exactly where to look for jewelry and large sums of cash which is an indicator that the burglar(s) is someone they may know.

As of now, there still aren’t any suspects, but it seems law enforcement is closing in on who the burglar(s) may be. As the saying goes, have to keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

 

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