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DENIM DAZE! Celebs Show Us How To Stylishly Rock Denim At BET Fashion Show, Hosted By Karrueche & Quincy Brown

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Some of your YBF faves stepped out to put their best foot forward in some hot denim threads. Go inside to peep pics of hosts Quincy & Karrueche, June Ambrose, Jessica White, Dej Loaf and more….

Denim on denim on denim!

Last night, BET hosted its “How To Rock Denim” fashion show at Milk Studios in NYC. Actor Quincy Brown and “KaePop” designer Karrueche were tapped to host the fashion event and, of course, they were styling in denim on the carpet:

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Kae kept it cute in a patched denim crop top, white jeans and a denim choker to finish it off.

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Of course, celebrity stylist June Ambrose put her own spin on a denim look. She shined on the carpet in a sparkly denim two-piece and black platform heels before working her magic backstage for the runway show.

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Model Jessica White showed off her long stems in a pair of distressed denim daisy dukes paired with a black crop top and a long flowy kaftan to dress up her look.

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Detroit rapper Dej Loaf was on hand to show off her colorful ensemble that she topped off with a patched denim jacket. Interesting shoes.

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Brooklyn rapper Desiigner was his usual animated self on the carpet.

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Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his signature skinny jeans were in the mix.

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BET CEO Debra Lee struck a pose on the carpet styling in a denim jacket for the festivities.

Inside...

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Quincy and Kae got on their hosting duties in between models ripping the runway. While she didn't model, Jessica joined the hosts on stage for a quick segment.

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Desiigner got turned up for a performance of his hit single "Panda."

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"Don't Mind" singer Kent Jones got flirty with the models during his performance.

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Dej changed into another outfit before hopping on the mic. We see she let the ladies out.

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June's daughter Summer Chamblain is her mom's shadow during the summer since school is out, so it was no surprise to see her there soaking in all of the hot fashions.

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“F In Fabulous” star Stephon "Steph" Mendoza also hit the stage and caught a fun "us-sie" with Beyonce's stylist Ty Hunter and model Jordun Love.

Backstage...

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June got to work crafting the looks for the runway.

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In between styling the models, June chatted with Jessica who was on hand backstage to do interviews.

The show's hosts snapped up a few flicks backstage before they hit the stage in their different looks:

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And THIS is how the show ended:

 

 

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Nice!

"How To Rock Denim" fashion show will premiere on BET tomorrow (August 12th) at 9/8c.

 

Photos: Getty/June's IG/BET's IG


DJ Envy & Wife Gia Casey Welcome Baby #5, Daughter Brooklyn Casey + Envy's Drunk Baby Shower Speech About Making Baby #6!

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Congrats are in order for DJ Envy and Gia Casey! They just welcomed a bouncing baby girl today. Celebrate with the couple inside….

Power 105 radio personality DJ Envy and his wife Gia Casey just welcomed baby #5 in the wee hours of the morning.

Brooklyn Jagger Casey made her grand entrance into the world at 2:46am this morning, weighing in at 6 pounds 15 ounces & 18.5 inches long. Proud dad Envy was right there to help pull her out while Gia captured the moment. Baby Brooklyn made an early arrival as she wasn’t expected to be here for another two weeks.

She joins the Casey clan, including big sisters Madison & London and big brothers Logan & Jaxson.

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The couple celebrated Brooklyn’s upcoming arrival with a surprise rooftop baby shower at STK Rooftop over the weekend. Envy organized the shindig unbeknownst to Gia and it was a total success.

Below are a few more pics from the soiree:

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As we told you previously, 50 Cent was in the mix to serve as the host of the evening: 

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Gia captioned on Instagram, "I heard that this guy had something to do with the planning of our celebration... @50cent Thank you for being so awesome! #welcomingcelebration #BrooklynJagger #11daystogo #orthewayimfeeling #maybetonight"

While thanking everyone for coming out, Envy, clearly feeling all of the EFFEN Vodka shots, said he and Gia were ready to start working on baby #6:

 

 

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Here's Gia's reaction when she walked in the surprise baby shower:

 

 

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And below is a clip of the drunk in love couple (well, only Envy was lit) getting down on the dance floor:

 

 

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Congrats to the couple!

Photos: Envy's IG/Gia's IG/@djenvyfanpage

BOSS MOVES! Rihanna Will Be Honored With MTV’s Video Vanguard Award At VMAs + Rih Will Flex Her Acting Chops In All-Female ‘Oceans 11’ Reboot

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That Rihanna reign isn’t letting up anytime soon. She’s set to receive MTV’s top honor at this year’s Video Music Awards. Not only that, the Bajan beauty will be flexing her acting chops in an all-female Oceans 11 reboot. All the deets inside...

Major congrats to Rihanna!

The “Work” singer will be honored with MTV’s top honor as she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s Video Music Awards, set to air live Sunday, Aug. 28 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. She’ll be joining the ranks of Beyonce (who won in 2014) and Kanye West (who copped the award in 2015).

 

The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is MTV’s equivalent to a lifetime achievement honor that recognizes accomplishments in music, fashion, film and philanthropy. The prestigious award was created in 1984 then it was renamed in 1991 in honor of the King of Pop. And rightfully so.

Since making a splash in the music industry in 2005 with her debut album Music of the Sun, the Bajan beauty has won two Video of the Year awards at the VMAs for her 2007 hit “Umbrella” and 2012’s “We Found Love.”

Rihanna has won Video of the Year at the VMAs twice, for 2007’s “Umbrella” and 2012’s “We Found Love.” When it comes to video treatments, Rih does come with it.  Lately, with "Needed Me" and "BBHMM," she's brought the unapologetically shockworthy factor. Her official YouTube account has raked in over 9.6 BILLION views.

The “BBHMM” singer is up for four video awards this year, including Best Female Video. She’s also set to hit the stage for a lively performance. Hmm…we wonder if her homie-lover-friend Drake will make a surprise appearance.  Previous recipients have been in the business for 20+ years. 

Congrats Rih!

In movie news....

After being cast in A&E’s “Bates Motel,” Rihanna has already nabbed yet another acting gig.

The Dior spokeswoman will star in the upcoming all-female Oceans 11 reboot titled, Oceans 8. She will be joining Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling and Awkwafina to round out the cast. It appears they’re doing the “all-female” cast trend like Ghostbusters did recently.

According to Deadline, the film will be produced by Ocean’s Eleven director Steven Soderbergh and directed by Gary Ross and the film will be produced through Warner Bros.

Are you here for it?

 

 

EXTRAS:

1. Rihanna rented out the two-story Royal Penthouse Suite at Vienna, Austria's Park Hyatt Hotel worth $21,000 a night. STORY

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Toya Wright Learns MempHitz Sucked On Some Random Girl’s Fingers In The Club!

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The season finale of “Marriage Boot Camp” airs tomorrow. But, before Toya Wright and MempHitz decide on the fate of their relationship, Toya receives some shocking (or maybe not) information about the way her husband was behaving in a night club. Peep the exclusive sneak peek inside…

On tomorrow night’s season finale episode of “Marriage Boot Camp,” Toya Wright learns some heartbreaking news about her soon-to-be ex-husband MempHitz.

Toya and MempHitz chop it with the marriage counselors (separately) for their final sitdown to discuss the ins and outs of everything that went down during the season. Before Toya and Memph determine the fate of their relationship, marriage counselor Elizabeth Carroll drops a bomb on the reality star.

Cameras followed MempHitz to the club the night before and he was captured all hugged up on some random chick. Then, he was seen sucking on her fingers! Gross and totally disrespectful.

As expected, Toya is shocked by MempHitz’s behavior, but he doesn’t really see the problem. “I can’t be held responsible while I’m having fun,” he said. Really?

Peep the extended clip below:

Well, we all know how this ends. We told you two weeks ago Toya filed for divorce to end their 5-year marriage. And based on what we saw on the show, it may be a good thing. Luckily, they signed a prenup.

We wish them both the best.

Stevie J. Exposes Joseline Hernandez In Court -- Says Her Name, Age, Puerto Rican Roots & Everything Else Is A LIE!

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All the fighting between Stevie J and Joseline has come to a head (again).  And now he's outing her worse than he ever has.  Find out the tea he spilled today in court inside...

Chile....Stevie just exposed his non-wife Joseline Hernandez in the worst way. 

While attempting to extend the restraining order he got last month against the Puerto Rican Princess, the "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" reality star headed to court today.  The documents show chick may not be Puerto Rican afterall....or 29 like she claimed.  He maintains the two were NEVER legally married (no surprise there).

Oh, and he's still set on thinking that baby she's allegedly carrying isn't his.

Thanks to the new cast member on the show, Joseline's former co-worker at the strip club, we learned earlier this season her government name is Shenellica.

TMZ reports:

In his docs Stevie points out Joseline's real name is Shenellica Juneann Bettencourt ... she's 39 years old (not 29) ... isn't even from Puerto Rico ... might STILL be married to someone else ... and the baby in her belly probably isn't his.

The judge denied the request because Stevie's complaints had nothing to do with the price of tea in China.

When Stevie left court today, he told paparazzi he still wants a DNA test on the baby and he wants Joseline to stop talking negatively about his children.

On the recent reunion show, we saw Joseline & Stevie hash it out over whether or not the baby is his.  Joseline was offended, and things didn't end well.

Stevie commented just a few minutes ago on Twitter saying, "When I do things it's a purpose for em'...."

Oh, ok.

 

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JHud Starts Epic Cake Fight At Son David’s 7th Birthday Bash + Ciara & Baby Future Attend, Hit The Dance Floor With The Kiddies

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Jennifer Hudson’s son David Otunga Jr. is 7! And to celebrate, his mom threw an extraordinary bash and doubled the fun when she started a cake fight! Ciara and BabyFuture were also in the mix for the party. Peep the funny cake fight video and CiCi getting down on the dance floor with the kiddies inside…

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Jennifer Hudson is getting all the brownie points from her son David Otunga Jr. and his friends. She threw an awesome birthday bash for her little man who’s growing up right before our eyes. He’s 7 now! Time is flying.

JHud and her fiancé David Otunga costumed designed his entire party, dubbing it the “D7 Games” featuring all types of obstacle courses inspired by little David’s favorite show, Ninja Warrior. How cool is that?!

When it was time to sing Happy Birthday, JHud tapped into her playful said and launched a cake fight on her baby boy. It’s so cute! Oh, and peep how quickly CiCi gets out of the way:

 

Cake fight !!!

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Ha!

She shared a quick clip after the madness showing the aftermath: 

 

This is how David Jr. rolled in for his birthday celebration:

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He was totally surprised after getting off the bus. Peep his priceless reaction below: 

 

 

I hope u like your D7 games birthday party challenge! My munch !!!!

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Cute family flicks!

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Ciara and Baby Future stopped on the carpet for a few fun flicks with the birthday boy, JHud and LaLaCarmelo Anthony's son Kiyan Anthony

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LaLa shared the adorable pic above with the caption, "Cousins."

Back inside....

 

CiCi hit the dance floor with the kiddies, schooling them on how to "Hit The Quan." Check it:

 

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Get it CiCi!

JHud had some fun running through the human hamster ball with CiCi's song "1, 2 Step" playing in the background:

 

 

The D7 games kicked my ......

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Then it was time to sing David Jr. Happy Birthday...with his REAL cake:

 

 

Happy birthday to ya!!

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After the party...

 

 

And so the after party continues on at the guesthouse ! These kids r carrying on

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David and a few of his friends had some fun at the "afterparty" in the pool. Aww...

 

Fun times!

 

Photos: JHud's IG/LaLa'IG/@russellciarawilson

T.I.’s Scales 925 Caught Up In Eviction Drama + R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Andrea Rips Into Radio Personality Monie Love

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There’s drama brewing on these Internet streets. T.I. has allegedly been hit with an eviction notice for his Scales 925 restaurant and R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea Kelly rips radio personality Monie Love for talking about her children. Deets inside…

T.I. is caught up in restaurant drama!

Word on the curb is that Tip’s Scales 925 restaurant was served eviction papers after the landlord claims he hasn’t paid rent in months.

The landlord allegedly went on local Atlanta station WSBTV making claims that Tip and his business partner Charles Hughes are behind on rent payments and owes more than $1 million dollars. Yikes!

While he didn’t address the eviction, the “Dope” rapper took to his Instagram to blast his (former?) business partner:

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This news comes on the heels of a lawsuit fired off from some of his former employees at Scales 925.

According to the AJC:

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Atlanta by employees Chrysten Wright, Monique Simms, Kurel Scott, Ongeli McMillan, Whitley Middleton, Sammy Davis, Jenair Perry, Millan Rodrigo, Shomari Davis, Keandra Daniels, DeMarquis Denson, and Cashara Tate against T.I., known in court documents as Clifford Harris Jr., his business partner Charles Hughes, and the restaurant management group.

The plaintiffs have all quit due to factors they allege in their lawsuit, and say the restaurant has refused to give them their final paychecks and “threatened to call the police” when they requested payment owed them.

A restaurant manager said midday Wednesday that a response was being formulated and would be released later.

The suit cites the Fair Labor Standards Act in claiming employees were not paid properly for services rendered.

“Hughes used Scales LLC to create bank accounts for payroll. However, Hughes would deposit money from SCALES 925 into his personal account causing payroll checks to bounce,” the suit claims. “Hughes has made fraudulent statements to restaurant employees concerning the hours the employees worked at SCALES 925.

For example, Hughes used a time and billing software call ALOHA for keeping track of employee hours. The software would delete hours or not keep track of hours exceeding 40 hours per week. Employees complained to Hughes but were told it was nothing he could do. Hughes also implemented the time and billing software in such a way that it caused employees to claim $35 in tips when the employees did not, in fact, make $35 in tips. Employees were also coerced to work off the clock for three hours before they were allowed to go home.

Scales 925 opened in May 2015 and now it appears it's closing up shop. Grand opening, grand closing.

 

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Former “Hollywood Exes” star Andrea Kelly does NOT play when it comes to her kids. Apparently, radio personality Monie Love mentioned Andrea’s kids while reporting on R. Kelly’s new girlfriend saying one of Kelly’s “harem of women” said she was in the home he shared with his ex-wife and children. The comment didn’t sit well with Andrea, so she called her out.

In a Periscope clip, Andres rips Monie Love to shreads, clapping back:

“Y’all know Drea Kelly…I don’t play when it come to my gotdamn eggs…now I got to rip somebody a new a$$hole…Being the mother that I am, taking my babies to school this morning, I turn on the radio and you know Ed Lover has a new show and Miss Monie Love is on the radio and so she does her Morning, Evening News…I feel like she did one of the most f*cked up things you can do as a journalist. At the end of the reporting, it said something about me and my children. Keep my gotdamn children out that stupid sh*t, ok? That’s number one, I’m a mother.

At the end of the day, you are reading something on radio, which means the audience has no idea what you’re reading. You could have been a responsible journalist and you didn’t even have to say that part about me and my kids because, at the end of the day, you were talking about R Kelly, my ex. You weren’t talking about me. So why the f*ck would you include my gotdamn kids in that? Those are still children. Those are still children at the end of the day. So whatever is going on, don’t put my gotdamn kids in it.

Because guess what happens now, when my kids go to school, ‘Oh I heard about your dad that said you guys were there. It was this, it was that.’ Now you have opened my kids up to some bullshit that has nothing to do with them. You owe my damn children an apology. You owe me an apology.”

That’s just some of what she said. You can listen to the full 40-minute clip below:

 

 

Monie Love responded saying she never said anything negative about Andrea’s children and that she's overreacting:

"I didn’t talk about Miss Drea’s children. I have four children. I don’t talk about children. There was no chatter about her children. There was no getting into her children at all. One, I don’t have any personal investments in the news. You heard me say sources continue to say. I added my own opinion at the end saying, this sounds nuts. I hope this is completely off. That was my personal, motherly remorse coming out. Because basically at that point I felt like, ‘Wow, if this is what’s going on I’m so happy for Drea that she is no longer a part of that. The part that I do get is that she’s a mom and despite the fact that her kids were not spoken about…what’s interesting also, is that this was reported on several radio shows. It’s interesting that my jugular is the jugular that’s been come for…"

 

Can't say that we blame Andrea for speaking out, but at the same time, Monie didn't say anything particularly bad about her kids.

Photos: T.I.'s IG/Andrea's IG

WOW: Jhene Aiko Files for Divorce....AFTER Her Public Coupledom With Big Sean

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So about that marriage Jhene Aiko had with producer Dot Da Genius....she just filed for divorce.  And no one is shocked as she and rapper Big Sean have become closer than close.  Deets inside...

Just  a few months after Dot Da Genius announced he and Jhene Aiko had gotten married, he randomly deleted all mentions of Jhene on his social media.  The sudden change also happened around the same time she and Big Sean kicked off their Twenty88 super duo project....and they were spotted court side at basketball games together looking quite cozy.

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Since then, the two have been riding the fine line of couple-for-publicity and couple-for-real.  Jhene & Sean post pics of and with each other nonstop, leave heart emojis on each other's posts, and they even made out on stage at a concert recently.

There was talk that maybe Jhene was never actually married to Dot Da Genius.  Now we she was.

TMZ reports Jhene filed for divorce last month, after 11 months of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.  The filing came AFTER that on-stage make out session though back in June at Power 106's #Powerhouse concert in LA.

By the way, Jhene's asking the judge to deny Dot spousal support.

He's probably looking at his comp now like...

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Damn homie.

 

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Leslie Jones Makes It To Rio…And Gets The Upgrade Of Life + Comedian Jay Pharoah Nabs New Gig Days After “SNL” Departure

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And just like that Jay Paharoah has landed a new gig. Get the deets, plus Leslie Jones arriving at Rio and being seated in the nosebleeds inside…

A few days ago, we told you comedian Jay Pharoah won’t be returning to “Saturday Night Live” after starring on the late night sketch comedy show for the last six years. And just like that, he has already nabbed a new gig.

According to Deadline, Jay will be starring on an upcoming pilot, “White Famous,” executive produced by Jamie Foxx on Showtime.

His co-star Taran Killam, who was also let go, will also being joining Showtime on a new comedy pilot titled, “Mating.”

Below is a synopsis of the new show:

White Famous will focus on a talented, young African-American comedian, Floyd Mooney (Pharoah), whose star is rising, forcing him to navigate the treacherous waters of maintaining his credibility as he begins to cross-over towards becoming “white famous.”

Director Tim Story (Barbershop) has joined the project to direct and to serve as an executive producer with Jamie Foxx. Jamie came up with the idea for the show and will guest star in a recurring role. Meanwhile, showrunner Tom Kapinos will write the script.

Congrats to Jay! *cues up Diddy & Mace’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down”*

 

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In other SNL star news...

 

Ghostbusters star and "SNL" comedienne Leslie Jones nabbed a free trip to Rio after posting up a bevy of tweets about the Olympic games. The executive producer of NBC’s Olympic coverage caught wind of her tweets and invited her to join the NBC team in Rio. Now, she’s there!  And giving really the only coverage we care about.

Glad she decided to return to the social media platform after quitting a few weeks ago.

After finally finding where she needed to be to cover the games, she realized the seats she was assigned could have been better:

 

Soon after her tweets, she was moved to another location where she could capture better footage: 

 

The power of social media! 

 

LMAO!

 

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LeBron James Isn’t Going ANYWHERE! Signs $100 Million Contract With Cavaliers

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LeBron James said he was staying with the Cleveland Cavaliers. And now, it’s official. Get the deets on his $100 million contract inside…

LeBron James is a man of his word. After winning the 2016 NBA championship, he told Cavaliers fans he wasn’t going on anywhere. And now, it’s official.

King James has signed a 3-year $100 million contract with the Cavaliers, according to ESPN. In a video for Bleacher Report's "Uninterrupted,” the NBA Finals MVP announced he’s returning to Cleveland and expressed how excited he is to re-join his teammates for another chance at bringing home another championship.

“Just wanted to let ya’ll know I’m re-signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, my hometown team,” James said.“I can’t be more excited to defend our crown, defend our title. We all know last year was magical, inspiring … it was an unbelievable season. I just can’t wait to get the group back together.”

“I can’t wait to get back out there in the wine and gold and just get the band back together,” James said. “And last, let’s get J.R. done. It’s that time.”

Peep the video below:

 

 

LeBron helped bring the first NBA title in the franchise’s history, so it’s no surprise the Cavaliers are doing everything in their power to keep their star player.

Since the NBA bagged a $24 billion television deal in 2014, each NBA team will have a salary cap of $94 million per season this upcoming season, compared to last season’s record-setting $70 million.  That ought to help them keep J.R. Smith. LeBron mentioned in the video they need to make sure to get J.R.

The Cavaliers will kick off the preseason games against the Orlando Magic on October 5th.

Now, LeBron is on the quest for his 4th title and the team's 2nd. Good luck!

 

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Jaden Smith, Nas, Shameik Moore &“The Get Down” Cast Attend Show’s Premiere In The Boogie Down Bronx

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It’s time to get down with “The Get Down!” Jaden Smith, Nas, Shaemik Moore and the cast were front and center at the Netflix original series’ NYC premiere in the Bronx. Go inside to peep the pics…

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18-year-old Jaden Smith, who celebrated his birthday last month, hit the carpet before screening the 70s Hip Hop inspired series.

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Jaden brought his girlfriend Sarah Synder along as his date, proving their still together after rumors of her cheating surfaced recently. She didn't look too happy to be there, but showed her support anyway.

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“The Get Down” is a saga about how New York at the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to a new art form. Set in New York in 1977, this music-driven drama series chronicles the rise of hip-hop and the last days of disco -– told through the lives, music, art and dance of the South Bronx kids who would change the world forever.

The cast, including Shameik Moore, Skylan Brooks, Stefanee Martin, Tremaine Brown Jr., and Tory Devon Smith, looked super excited to premiere their new project as they made their way down the carpet.

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Executive producer Nas, who wrote original songs for the series, and associate producer Grandmaster Flash stepped out to see their music turn into life.

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Former “The View” co-host Rosie Perez, who once danced it up on Soul Train back in the day, was on the scene to peep the new series.

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Fun times were had all around on the carpet. Peep a few clips of the madness below: 

 

@thegetdownnetflix in a few hours. Red carpet in The Bronx. Where it all started.

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If you haven't started binge watching yet, peep this new promo clip from the series below:

Grab your snacks! "The Get Down" is now available on Netflix. 

 

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Phaedra Parks & Ayden Host ‘Kubo & The Two Strings” Screening In ATL + Erica Dixon, Daughter Emani & More YBF Kids Have Some Fun

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It’s movie night with the YBF kiddies! Phaedra Parks and her son Ayden hosted a screening of Kubo and The Two Strings” in Atlanta last night. Peep pics of the mother-son duo, Erica Dixon and her daughter Emani, and see who else stopped through when you go inside…

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Swords and stuff!

Last night was all about the kiddies as “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks and her son Ayden hosted a VIP screening of the upcoming fantasy film Kubo and The Two Strings at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station.

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Little Ayden was MORE than happy about it.

 

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Former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Erica Dixon and her mini-me daughter Emani came out for the fun. Emani is blossoming into a beautiful young lady.

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"Saints & Sinners" starlet Jasmine Burke had some fun posing it up with the playtoy swords.

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Producer/singer Nicci Gilbert brought her kiddies along for a family fun night out.

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Q Parker’s (of 112) wife Sharlinda Parker and her family were also in the mix.

Fun times.

Photos: Chris Mitchell

Tinashe Is A Bae-Watch Beach Babe In “Superlove” Video + President Obama Releases His Summer Sixteen Playlist, And It's LIT

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Tinashe just dropped the video treatment to her summer anthem “Superlove.” Peep her Bae-Watch bikini action and take a peek at President Barack Obama’s summer sixteen playlist inside….

Tinashe is making a huge splash on the music scene with her new video treatment for her single, “Superlove.”

The “Bae” Watch inspired clip, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, shows the R&B singer posted up on the beach as a Baywatch lifeguard, waiting to save anyone from drowning. Might we add, some HOT men who are “drowning.”

Along with saving lives, Tinashe also bust a few titillating dance moves showing off her beach bod for the perfect summertime vignette.

“Superlove” is the first single off her upcoming sophomore album Joyride, which is expected to drop this fall. It was originally scheduled to drop this summer.

Check out her sexy visuals below:

Speaking of summer tracks…

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President Barack Obama jetted to Martha’s Vineyard for his annual family vacation with First Lady Michelle Obama and First Daughters Sasha & Malia Obama. So, it’s only right he shares what songs he’s vibing out to while enjoying some fun in the sun with the fam.  And it's definitely lit.  From a few sensual slow vibes (we see you POTUS & FLOTUS) to BBQ necessities.

 

POTUS served up two playlists: one for the daytime and one for nighttime. Several of our faves made the cut, including Wale, Janelle Monae, Jidenna, Jay Z, Pharrell, Common, Prince, Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo, Chrisette Michele and even Chance The Rapper. This is def a fab way to promote today’s Hip Hop and R&B artists to a broad audience. The Obama girls must have put their pops on to Chance. Ha!

 

Peep the full playlists below:

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You can stream POTUS' playlists here. Better cherish it, it's our last one.

 

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Orlando Scandrick & Draya Cop A Sick New $2.8M Pad + Moniece Slaughter Addresses Her New Lesbian Relationship

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Orlando Scandrick and Draya just copped a new million dollar mansion in Tarzana. Get the deets on their love abode and find out what reality star Moniece Slaughter says about her new lesbian relationship inside…

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick just upgraded his home to accommodate his growing family. His girlfriend Draya had his son Jru back in April. And there's also his twin girls and her older son.  We guess the two have worked out their issues and are full steam ahead with becoming husband and wife.

The NFLer purchased a 5-bedroom, 7-bathrrom mansion in Tarzana for a whopping $2.8 million.

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According to TMZ, the mansion sits in a private gated community and is 6,300 square feet with a saltwater pool, a spa and a basketball court. He won’t have to travel far to training camp since its about 40 miles away.

Now, Orlando just has to sell his previous home that’s on the market for $1.7 million.

Looks like Draya is winning these days.  Maybe this pool won't end up filled with Orlando's shoes and clothes like his current one did after a fight last year....

In reality news...

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Before a new season of “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” premiere on Monday (August 15th), several castmates linked up at Boa Steakhouse in West Hollywood for a night out on the town.

Co-stars Moniece Slaughter and Masika Kalysha were spotted trekking inside holding hands. Nope, that’s not Moniece’s new boo. But, she does have one, and the person just so happens to be a woman:

Moniece and her new girlfriend were also spotted locking lips outside of Boa.

Fans have been flooding her comments on Instagram railing her about her new girlfriend being just a storyline for her to stay on the show. MiMi Faust, anyone?  But, Moniece says it's the real deal: 

 

Tried to find an interview I did years ago with @vladtv but none the less. I am. I have always been. A bi-sexual woman. It's not new to my family although I always denied it out of fear of judgement and criticism. I grew up SDA (Seventh Day Adventist). Very religious and while I know my family loves me despite our ups and downs; I was taught growing up that homosexuality was/is a sin. It was frowned upon. However, because my family loves me. And has met her. They see that for the first time in a long time. I've made a great decision in who I've chosen to give myself to. And invite into my son's world. Their world. And my own. Any man I've dated, is made aware in the beginning that I am bisexual. She has nothing to do with a STORY. Everything to do with my LIFE. If you're one of the less accepting, we respect that. Please respectfully depart.

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So yeah, she's a bi-sexual woman and has seemingly found love.  And you will NOT see her girlfriend on the show. Or so she says. 

Also on the scene...

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"LAHH: ATL" star Tommie Lee stepped out to party it up with the Hollywood chicks.

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All the reality divas were on the scene last night. "Hollywood Exes" stars Sheree Fletcher and Shamicka Lawrence along with Mike Epps' wife Mechelle Epps were out and about for a fun girls' night out.

 

Photos: Ariel Ones/Splash

Looks Like Ray J & Princess Love Are Heading Down The Aisle Soon To Say “I DO”

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In “in-case-you-care” news, Ray J and Princess Love are supposedly tying the knot today. Pics inside….

Well, the day has finally come!

“Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Ray J is supposedly tying the knot with Princess Love today. We tipped you off about the pending ceremony last week.

After all of their ups and downs (which we saw play out on television), the couple has pushed through and are committed to spending their lives together forever.

Yesterday, Princess posted a quick sneak peek during rehearsals for their big day:

 

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A few weeks ago, Princess was surprised with a bridal shower hosted by her friends, so it comes as no surprise that the two would be tying the knot.

Ray J's sister Brandy has remained mum about the nuptials, but she did post this today:

Brandy will reportedly sing Etta James' “At Last” during the nuptials.

And "LAHH: Hollywood" newbie Safaree Samuels looks like he got all dressed up to attend the nuptials:

 

How's this look... #stuntgang

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Congrats to the couple! We're sure the wedding ceremony will be turned into a VH1 wedding special like the rest of them.

By the way, peep this clip of Ray and Princess during a wedding photoshoot that will appear on the upcoming season of "LAHH" below: 

 

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"Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" premieres Monday, August 15th on VH1.

 

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Serena Williams Jokingly Tries Out For Olympic Gymnastics Team + One Of Nation's Biggest Papers TRIED IT With Simone Manuel, And She Speaks Out Against Racial Injustice

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Since Serena Williams is no longer in the running for the Olympic gold medal in tennis, she’s "trying out" for gymnastics after getting inspired by Simone Biles. Ha! Check out her footwork and get the latest on a news outlet reducing Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel to just an “African-American” when you go inside…

Only Rena!

Unfortunately, tennis superstar Serena Williams was ousted from the Olympics after being defeated by Ukraine tennis player Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. So what does she do?  She flexes her gymnastics skills to see if she could make the team.  Ha!

On the heels of Simone Biles’ epic individual all-around win, Rena is working on her gymnast skills to jokingly make the team. She posted up a series of SnapChat videos practicing her gymnast moves:

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Hilar!

Before she hit the gym...

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Chick showed off in some red lingerie on her social media. We see you Rena!

In other Olympics news...

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Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel made history last night as the first black woman to win an individual event in Olympic swimming. Not to mention, she set a new record in the women’s 100-meter freestyle, ending the competition in 52.70 seconds.

So you would think one the largest media outlets would at least print her NAME in the title of an article. NOPE! Just "An African American."  The Mercury News TRIED it.

Peep the title for their article above. Hmph.

The news outlet eventually issued an apology and edited the title after their own staff dragged them for it:

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Mmmhmm....

Not only does Simone have a name, but the context of the title itself -- someone who Michael simply shared his night with -- is SO early 1900s.

In other Simone news, right after winning her historic gold medal, the YBF swimmer shed light on the racial injustices that are plaguing our country. She said in an interview

"It means a lot, especially with what is going on in the world today, some of the issues of police brutality," Manuel said to reporters after her gold medal performance. "This win hopefully brings hope and change to some of the issues that are going on. My color comes with the territory."

YAS! Say that Simone!

 

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Simone Biles' & Simone Manuel's Gold Medal Wins Were The Best Things We've Seen All Week

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Both are named Simone. Both are from Texas. And both copped Gold medals in history making wins. See how Simone Biles & Simone Manuel sprinkled their black-girl-pixie-dust all over the Olympics inside....

All Olympics Sixteen, the Simones have been killing it!

They make being the belles of the Olympic ball look easy.  Team USA athletes (and friends) Simone Biles and Simone Manuel bruoght the best moments of the Rio Olympics this week.

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19-Year-Old Simone B. left damn near everybody in the dust when it came to the individual all around competition.  She was more than a full point ahead of the rest of the competition in the rotation, which is a big f****ing deal.  So chick nabbed the gold, the same comp Gabby Douglas won the gold for in 2012.

Seeing that she slayed it in Vault, Floor (she's legit 10 ft. in the air at all times!), Beam, and Uneven bars, we wouldn't be surprised if she also took home the gold in those solo competitions this coming Sunday.

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Her good friend and teammate Ally Raisman copped the silver, and Simone gave her the sweetest message:

The wins kept on coming when she and the rest of the Final Five scored invites to the set of "Pretty Little Liars," the hit show every teen girl is obsessed with.

 

Simone graciously shouted out her coach too:

 

Simone Manuel snatched up the gold while making history this week:

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Her face was all of our faces. 

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And so were her tears.

The 20-year-old Stanford University student (she broke records on her college swim team her freshman year by the way) already copped silver in the team 4x100m relay earlier this week.  Then, the other night she made history as the first African-American woman to win a gold medal in an individual swimming event with her 100m freestyle win. She tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada, both setting an Olympic record of 52.70.

 

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Yes queen!

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Friday night, she qualified for the 50m freestyle finals that go down Saturday night. She's got a chance for another medal.

Fun fact: Simone Manuel comes from a super athletic family. Her two older brothers and dad played college basketball, one of her older brothers recently won the championship with SMU, and her mom was an athlete in her own right.

 

ENGAGED! Israel Houghton Pops The Question To Adrienne Bailon In Paris With A STUNNING Ring

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Paris is for lovers....and Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton know that oh so well.  The couple just got engaged in the City of Lights!  We've got her epic ring inside....

After dating for several months, "The Real" host Adrienne Bailon and gospel singer Israel Houghton are taking that next step.  Israel popped the question last night in Paris.  But first things first, check out this ring honey:

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We wouldn't be surprised if Adrienne is thinking all the ish talking and assumptions about their relationship were all worth it now. 

Israel, whose been jetsetting around Greece & France with Adrienne all summer, also gushed about his new fiancé saying:

"I have seen and felt the essence of Gods grace through the life, the kindness and the courage of this woman. I've seen her attacked, lied about, wrongfully accused, mocked, laughed at, and misunderstood. But, I've also seen the shining example of the eagle she is that rises above the cacophony of the noise of ignorants- I'm learning from her example. She loves Jesus. She loves her family. She loves people. Even the ones that don't love her back. I pray God give me that same grace in my life. I've taken a giant leap of faith in asking her to share life with me forever and to give me a shot at getting it right this time... She has graciously granted my request... She said yes. Thanks Be To God. Thank you @adriennebailon for graciously loving me."

Well...there you have it.

Back in March, pics surfaced of the two on a romantic Mexican vacay.  The internets dragged the couple for filth as most were under the impression Israel was still married to his wife of 20 years.  He had actually recently -- very recently -- gotten a divorce.  He also admitted to cheating on his wife.

Israel responded saying:

I met Adrienne Bailon a bit over 2 years ago, we worked together & became friends... Our circles connected & we remained good friends. From a friendship, as two single adults we have very recently begun to explore a dating relationship.

As I previously wrote in a statement I released a while back, My marriage had been over for quite some time before going public with my divorce announcement.

Israel's  reiterated those sentiments on her show a few days later saying:

"He is single, number one. And I think the other thing that people were saying was that I was the cause of his divorce. Which I think any divorce is obviously a sad thing people have to go through. It takes time to get through that sort of thing. And I think no-one put that time together. I think you see an announcement made you know, at the top of this year and then you see these photos and you say to yourself, “Well let’s put this together.”

 

Adrienne was recently engaged to Lenny Santiago, who introduced the two several years ago, up until last September.

Check out Adrienne's ring shimmering with the Eiffel Tower and pics of the couple on recent romantic vacays:

 

You. Me. Oui.

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Congrats!

 

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JUST MARRIED: Meet The Norwoods -- Inside Ray J & Princess Love's Wedding!

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Ray J married his princess Saturday night.  Go inside Ray & Princess Love's gorgeous wedding inside...

Were not sure if the theme was Prince Akeem or not, but Ray J and Princess went the royalty-theme route for their nuptials Saturday at Vibiana in L.A.

The "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" stars both look like they've been on a pre-wedding diet.  The Mr. & Mrs. looked chiseled and snatched!

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35-year-old Ray-J told People magazine before the wedding:

"I just want her to have the time of her life and remember it as the best day in the world.  Even when I wasn't with her, I told my friends 'She the one, she the one.' It was just something about how I felt when she was around me."

Princess, who wore a Lazaro beaded ball gown and a second sexy dress for the reception gushed, "He's the only person I've ever been with that I couldn't see myself without."

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"It was never a dull moment in planning and designing Princess and Ray J’s dream wedding," the couple's wedding planners Darryl Wilson and Diann Valentine revealed. "They wanted a royal, elegant and enchanting reception fit for a princess and prince."

Seems like they put their tumultuous relationship woes behind them and are living out their real life #marriagegoals.  By the way, the wedding went down one day before Princess' 32nd birthday.

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At the reception, Ray's sister and Princess' bridesmaid Brandy serenaded the couple with Etta James' "At Last."

 

 

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Ray J had his good friend, rapper The Game, as one of his nine groomsmen:

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Actor Jackie Long was another one of his groomsmen.

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Looking good fellas!  He said about the wedding:

Congrats to my real brother @rayj for getting married yesterday to @princesslove .. This dude I've known so many years and for those who know me and this guy we done been though a lot of shit. But at the end of the day this a real dude , friend, partner , and someone I've learned so much from ,about this game.. Good and bad.. So much more to say but thanks @rayj love you my brother.

 

Rapper Safaree, Ray's newest castmate, was in the mix too:

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He said about Ray's wedding:

Wanna really say thank you and congratulations to my bro @rayj @princesslove for having me at their wedding.. Ray has always been somebody in the biz who always showed love to me no matter what and I really consider this man a friend!! Thank you for your insight on things you know a lot about and God bless your union with your wife for the rest of your life! That wedding was AMAZING!

 

 

 

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We can't even front, this cake is stunning.

 

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Congrats to the Norwoods!

 

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JUST MARRIED: Kevin Hart & Eniko Parrish Tie The Knot In Santa Barbara -- See The Stunning Wedding Photos!

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Talk about perfection!  Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish tied the knot last night in Santa Barbara...and you need to get into their gorgeous wedding flicks....

Looks like the new Mrs. Hart pulled off the perfect wedding.  In the first photos from the big day Eniko planned herself, the bride and groom both shared a gorgeous pic with Kevin's kids and Eniko's new stepkiddies Heaven and Hendrix Hart.  Loves it!

The ethereal setting complete with a gorgeous gazebo decorated with lush greenery was the perfect setting for the couple:

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Eniko's Vera Wang ceremony gown was picture perfect.  It was a soft white sheer plunging V neck lace and silk crepe mermaid gown with hand embroidered French Chantilly lace appliqués, luxurious French tulle skirt and silk covered bridal button accents.

All Kevin knows is that she looked hot AF.  He said:

Introducing Mrs Hart.... AKA My Mothafucking WIFE.....Woooooooow

Ha. 

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Kev and his best man, little Hendrix, posed it up in their Davidson Petit-Frère tuxes.  The Central Intelligence star gushed:

U can't teach COOL...U either have it or u don't.....My son AKA my best man has it!!!!! Last night was MAGICAL. #Harts #MeAndMyBestFriend thank u I have you

Awww!

At the reception with another amazing setting:

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Serve.

Eniko wore another custom Vera Wang gown, this one with long sleeve light ivory sheer lace gown with sumptuous hand placed French Chantilly lace appliqué artfully contoured along the entire gown.

Afterwards the couple had an extra turnt carnival outside with rides, games and food galore.  Loves it!

More pics of their celeb guests coming up....

 

Photogs: Suzanne Delawar/Kevin Kwan

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