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YBF Chicks Serena Williams, Jourdan Dunn, Serayah & Winnie Harlow Are Serving Up #BlackGirlMagic All Over London Fashion Week

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Some of your fave YBF chicks are sprinkling their #BlackGirlMagic all over London Fashion Week. Find out what Serena Williams, Jourdan Dunn, Serayah and Winnie Harlow were up to inside…

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We all know tennis superstar Serena William does more than work her magic on the court. She’s also a major figure in the fashion world, so it was no surprise to see the 34-year-old athlete making her rounds at fashion events overseas.

The fashion designer strutted her stuff in a chic strapless black frock to attend the Milano Gala Dinner to benefit the Novak Djokovic Foundation, presented by Giorgio Armani, at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan Italy.

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VOGUE's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who is good friends with Serena, was amongst the fashionable ones at the soiree.

Inside...

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Rena had some fun snapping selfies with designer Giorgio Armani and chopped it up with fellow tennis players Flavia Pennetta and Novak Djokovic.

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Show off then Serena! 

The tennis star found the shortest denim shorts she could find, slipped on some heels and a pair of sunnies for a lunch date with friends in Milan.

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Wine? Yes, please!

Also overseas....

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Model Winnie Harlow was spotted carrying a cute dog, alongside English singer Louisa Rose Allen, on her way to a London Fashion Week party at Chiltern Firehouse. On Instagram, Winnie said, "Stole a puppy on the way to the club last night... I think I need one now #puppylove (I gave him back of course... Eventually lol)"

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“Empire” star Serayah, who’s gearing up for season 3 of the hit FOX series that premieres tonight, was also in the mix serving up a fashionable look as she made her way inside the party.

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Looks like the ladies had fun!

Making their rounds at London Fashion Week...

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Serayah, Winnie (styling in a Dsquared2 dress and Sergio Sergio Rossi shoes) and Louisa linked up to hit the sidewalk catwalk on their way to the Marc Jacobs X LOVE Magazine party.

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Red hot! Supermodel Jourdan Dunn slipped into this hot red number to soak in the Spring/Summer 2017 collection by Verses.

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Winnie, who's rumored to be dating racecar driver Lewis Hamilton, was also at the show keeping it pretty in pink.

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The YBF chicks were front row ready snapping it up alongside British model Immy Waterhouse before the fashion show.

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Serayah, showing off her stems, also hit the front row in this all leather ensemble.

At another show...

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Not one of our favorite looks from Serayah, but she's still a fab chick nonetheless. She rocked this interesting outfit at the House of Holland fashion show.

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And Jourdan served up prints on prints at the Burberry Spring/Summer '17 show. Werk!

 

 

Photos: INF/Pacific Coast News/Splash/Getty/FameFlynet/WENN/Serayah's IG


Soak In The Kiddie Cuteness From Wale’s Baby Girl, Baby Future, Fetty Wap & His Daughter, Baby Junie & More!

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Guard your ovaries! We’ve got a cute round up of YBF celebs and their kiddies to brighten your day. Go inside to soak in the kiddie fab….

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MMG rapper Wale kept news about becoming a dad under wraps, but he’s all about showing off his baby girl Zyla Moon. The first time dad shared an intimate moment bonding with his daughter. And it’s melting our hearts.

Peep the clip:

 

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Those cheeks!

And here's an adorable video of Zyla having some fun during bath time below:

 

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Loves it!

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It’s the first day of school for Baby Future! Look at him looking like a big boy.

Ciara’s one proud mom, sharing a flick of Baby Future on Instagram all dressed up for his big day with the caption,“Future Zahir's 1st Day Of School! #ProudMomma”

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Step-dad Russell Wilson was just as excited about Baby Future's first day of school. He was up bright and early to help Baby Future get ready. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback captioned, "First Day of School for this Champ! #Blessing"

In other kiddie cuteness...

 

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Teyana Taylor brought her daughter Iman Jr. (aka Baby Junie) along with her for her appearance on the "Wendy Williams Show." Before she hit the stage, Baby Junie was busy backstage helping her mom take over Wendy's SnapChat account. Peep the clip above.

If you missed Teyana's juicy interview, check it out HERE. 

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Daddy daughter time! Rapper Fetty Wap is getting in some quality time with his daughter Khari, whom he shares with "Love & Hip Hop:Hollywood" star Masika Kalysha.

The "Trap Queen" rapper shared the special moment with the caption,"Had to put my pride aside … #BabyK"

It seems he and Masika have set their differences aside for the sake of their daughter. Good for them.

 

Rapper Jim Jones, who's gearing up to star on a new reality show "Vow or Never" with his fiancee Chrissy Lampkin, was in daddy mode to see his son off to school after a long night in the studio. He captioned,"As my day ends his day begins and they wonder y I go so hard our generation is twisted let's raise the next generation to do better."

We love seeing our YBF dad in daddy mode.

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Meika Reese, NBA baller Derrick Rose’s baby mama, and her son PJ bring the mother-son realness in a new photoshoot. They’re cooking up a new project for all of the mothers out there with R&B singer Monica.

The Grammy singer captioned on Instagram, “These two hold a special place in my heart. Moms wait until you see what @miekajoi_ & I have in store for you!!!!!” Can’t wait to see what they're working on.

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Beyonce’s singing duo Chloe x Halle teamed up with Google and Black Girls Rock! to speak at the “Made with Code” event, Google’s non-profit initiative to inspire millions of girls to use coding as a means to pursue their professional and personal dreams.

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During the event, Google gave a sneak preview of their innovative, groundbreaking on-stage integration. Chloe & Halle used code-powered social media to champion critical issues like gender and racial equality. Nice!

 

Photos: Getty/Ciara’s IG/Russell’s IG/Fetty’s IG/@ miekajoi_

Gabrielle Union & Aja Naomi King Are White HOT At ‘Birth Of A Nation’ L.A. Premiere + Nate Parker, Nas & More Hit The Carpet

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Gabrielle Union and Aja Naomi King stun in all white at the Birth of a Nation L.A. premiere. Get into their looks, plus peep pics of Nate Parker, Nas and more hitting the carpet when you go inside….

The Birth of a Nation L.A. premiere went down at the ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood last night, bringing out the film’s biggest stars.

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Gabrielle Union, who stars as a slave named Esther who is sexually assaulted in the film, rolled up to the red carpet turning heads in all white. The 43-year-old actress, who celebrates a birthday next month, stunned in a ruffled Rodarte gown from the Fall 2016 collection and black sandals looking amazing as ever.

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Her perfect up 'do topped off her gorgeous look.  Tricky look, but she pulled it off.

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Her Birth of a Nation co-star Chike Okonkwo hopped on the white trend rocking a white trimmed in black blazer and black slacks.

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A feathered look can be tricky to pull off, but Birth of a Nation star Aja Naomi King totally pulls it off. The YBF chick worked this white Huishan Zhang accented with a black belt and black clutch.

By the way, you can catch Aja on the small screen when “How To Get Away With Murder” season 3 premieres tonight at 10/9c on ABC.

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Writer, producer, director and star Nate Parker was front-and-center on the red carpet to debut his slave revolt film about Nat Turner. There weren’t any protestors outside of the venue this time. With the resurfacing of Nate’s 17-year-old rape case, that he was eventually acquitted of, Nate's name has been all over the headlines. But, he's still making press rounds to promote his powerful film.

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Aww! Cutie Tony Espinosa, who stars in the film as a young Nat Turner, embraced Nate on the carpet.

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Star Colman Domingo got dapper in a green printed suit for the film's big night.

 

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Cutie Chadwick Boseman, who’s gearing up to star Marvel’s Black Panther, came out to peep the film. Black Panther isn’t expected to hit theaters until 2018 but we’re anxiously waiting for its release.  For a few reasons...

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star and activist Jesse Williams took time out of his busy schedule to attend the film’s premiere. Outside of filming for “Grey’s Anatomy,” he’s also working on three new projects including Jacob's Ladder, Band Aid and video game "Detroit: Become Human."  Put in that work then Jesse!

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Rapper Nas, who celebrated his 43rd birthday last week, was looking sexy as he made his way down the carpet.  This guy doesn't age...

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YAS! “Hollywood Today Live” co-host Garcelle Beauvais pulled off this sleek look in a strapless royal blue jumpsuit.  Ugh, such a fab chick.

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Well looky here.  Former NBA coach Derek Fisher and former reality star Gloria Govan are still going strong it seems.  They were all smiles on the carpet. 

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Actress Annie Ilonzeh, who’s currently filming the Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me, sparkled in a black and silver frock that she paired with black caged sandals.

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Hollywood veteran Alfre Woodard took a break from filming the upcoming Netflix series "Luke Cage" to attend the premiere. Looking good!

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“The Carmichael Show” star Loretta Devine (yes, it's her) brought her husband Glenn Marshall were all smiles as they made their way down the carpet.

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Former NFL star Kerry Rhodes was also on the scene.

Mark your calendars! Birth of a Nation hits theaters October 7th.

 

Photos: Getty/Splash/INF/WENN

POWERFUL! Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest Lands On The Cover Of TIME Magazine

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Colin Kaepernick sparked national debate when he decided to take a knee during the National Anthem to kick off the NFL season. And now, his powerful protest is gracing the cover of TIME magazine. More inside…

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the most talked about NFL player since the beginning of the NFL season. The 28-year-old athlete launched a silent protest by kneeling during the National Anthem during a pre-season game at the end of August. Colin said he decided to take a knee because he refused to show pride for a flag of a nation that continues to murder innocent people of color.

Colin has been met with negative backlash AND support from fans and several other NFL players.

Now, his powerful silent protest has landed on the cover of TIME magazine’s October 3rd issue, proving his actions are helping to raise awareness to social and racial injustices.

 

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In the cover story written by Time’s Sean Gregory, the publication sat down with several NFL stars, including Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty, and Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown, as well as athletes in other sports, to share their thoughts and to explore the impact of Colin’s protest.

"We’re not doing this made-up thing to get attention," Jenkins said about joining Colin’s protest by raising his fist during the National Anthem.

"Real lives are being lost. Real communities are being affected,” he said. “The negativity comes from people’s unwillingness to digest the hard truth."

In the weeks since he launched his protest, Colin revealed he has received death threats, but he's not concerned by them.

"If something like that were to happen, you've proved my point,” Kaepernick said, according to the Bay Area News Group. “It'll be loud and clear for everyone why it happened, and that would move this movement forward at a greater speed than what it is even now.

“Granted, it’s not how I want it to happen, but that’s the realization of what could happen. I knew there were other things that came along with this when I first stood up and spoke about it. It’s not something I haven’t thought about.”

 

Got to give it to Colin for taking the lead and using his platform to help raise awareness of the injustices we as black people face day-to-day. We salute you!

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ATTENTION SEEKERS? Nick Young & Singer Paloma Ford Get Kissy On Dinner Date + Iggy Azalea Shows Off Diamond Rings From French Montana

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Former engaged couple Nick Young and Iggy Azalea are putting their new relationships on front street. Go inside to peep pics of Nick locking lips with his new rumored boo and Iggy showing off some diamond rings she copped from French Montana inside….

Looks like NBA baller Nick Young has a new chick!

Last night, Swaggy, who's expecting another baby with his son's mother Keonna Green, and his new rumored girlfriend singer/model Paloma Ford made out in Nick’s ride after dining at The Nice Guy in Hollywood. And they made sure everyone saw it.

After hopping in Nick’s ride, Nick and Paloma leaned in for a passionate kiss, seemingly confirming their coupling.

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The twosome has been spending time together in recent weeks, sparking dating rumors. They were spotted partying it up at celeb hotspot Bootsy Bellows a few weekends ago. And now, they’re tonguing each other down for the world to see.

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Attention much?

On Instagram....

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Swaggy is all in his new girl's comments section, dubbing her his boo. Mmhmm....

 

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Nick’s ex-fiancee Iggy Azalea joins in on the attention seeking game. The “Fancy” rapper showed off seven diamonds rings gifted (no, it’s not an engagement ring) by her rumored boyfriend French Montana. She captioned, "He told me pressure makes diamonds @FrenchMontana @iceman_nick," tagging her beau and the jeweler.

You’ll recall, Iggy and French jetted off to Mexico for a romantic getaway a few weeks ago. And the rumor mill has been swirling that the two are dating.

Iggy broke up with Nick after learning he got his son’s mother Keonna Green pregnant while they were still together. She also caught him bringing chicks to their home on their surveillance cameras. SMH!

So, will these rebound relationships last? Time will tell…

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Gucci Mane Drops STACKS Of Money In The Strip Club After House Arrest Stint, Hasn’t Spoken To Nicki Minaj Or Waka In Years

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Gucci Mane is OFFICIALLY free after wrapping up his house arrest stint. And where does he go? Straight to the strip club. Of course. He also stopped by HOT 97 to chop it up about his relationship with Nicki Minaj, Waka Flocka, his dramatic weight loss and more. Get it all inside…

Gucci Mane is a totally free man after finishing up his 4-month house arrest sentence a few days ago.

The Atlanta rapper wasted NO time cutting off his ankle monitor and to let his fans know a new album is coming down the pipeline:

 

The Wop is a free man!! New Album #WOPTOBER droppin 10/17

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First order of business? The strip club! Obvi. Gucci and his girlfriend Keyshia Ka’oir jetted to NYC to hit up Aces. Sources tell TMZ he ran through $10,000 worth of one dollar bills:

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Gucci and his girlfriend made in rain on the strippers while celebrating his newfound freedom. You know, the usual.  While the rapper copped about 10 bottles of liquor for his homies (including Fabolous& Metro Boomin), sources say he didn’t drink any of it. He was also gifted a massive three-tiered cake decorated with 24K gold that cost about $975.

Before he made it to the strip club, fans spotted him outside of Sirius XM HQ:

 

While at Sirius XM, Gucci ran into rapper The Game and stopped for a photo-op:

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As he continued his rounds, Guwop stopped by VOGUE and Paper Magazine:

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And he did a radio interview with HOT 97. 

During his interview with Funkmaster Flex, Gucci dished on how he first started to lose weight while in the maximum security prison (he lost 80lbs total), staying sober, his relationship with Nicki Minaj (he hasn’t spoken to her since being released from prison), his relationship with Waka Flocka (he hasn’t spoken to him in three years), and signing artists like Young Thug and Migos.

He also talked about his upcoming autobiography he wrote while behind bars:

“I just did a book deal with Simon & Schuster. It should be coming out top next year. I did a whole autobiography. I wrote it while I was locked up. I just got a pub deal for it…not even a week ago. I’m a comeback story.”

Check it:

Sounds like he's ready to take over the world.

Gucci’s new album Woptober drops October 17th.

 

 

Photos: Keyshia's IG via Original Go Getters/Jason Shaltz, SiriusXM

Alicia Keys Rocks The Apple Music Festival Stage With “She Don’t Really Care” + Jada Pinkett Smith Shows Off Gold Grills In NYC

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Alicia Keys graced the Apple Music Festival stage for a performance of her new track “She Don’t Really Care." Meanwhile, Jada Pinkett Smith is still rocking her new gold grills while making media rounds. Pics and videos inside….

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Alicia Keys jetted to London to rock the stage at the Apple Music Festival held at The Roundhouse this week.

The Grammy Award winner serenaded the audience with a performance of her new girls anthem “She Don’t Really Care,” a track song off her upcoming sixth album.

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Before delivering the song, she promised concertgoers her new album will be “coming so, so, so soon,” dubbing it the “most purposeful” music she has ever written before.

“It’s all about New York City in so many ways, which is why I’m bringing you into my world a little bit,” she said.

Peep her performance (nope, no screaming on the track this time) below:

She also treated fans to her classic hit "If I Ain't Got You." Here's a snippet below:

 

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Backstage....

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The R&B songstress snapped it up with songwriter Jimmy Napes, singers Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran. Fun times.

Back in the States....

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The beautiful Jada Pinkett Smith, who turned 45 over the weekend, continue making her media rounds rocking her new gold grills. Her son Jaden Smith had some gangsta grills made for her to celebrate her birthday. And when your kids buy you something, you wear it!

The Girls Trip star was headed for a taping at the “Harry” show in NYC styling in an all white jump suit and red platform heels.

By the way, Girls Trip, also starring Queen Latifah and Regina Hall, is set to hit theaters July 21, 2017.

 

Photos: WENN/Splash/Alicia’s IG/Apple Music’s IG

Serena Williams Serves Up Major Boobage At Gucci Show In Milan, Runs Into Bestie Ciara + Michael B. Jordan Plays Poker For Lupus

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Serena Williams continues her fashion rounds in Milan where she ran into her bestie Ciara. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan hit the poker table to help raise funds for lupus. Pics inside…

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Come through queen!

Tennis superstar Serena Williams continue her fashion rounds in Milan, making her way to the Gucci Spring/Summer ’17 fashion show yesterday during London Fashion Week. The fashion maven kept it fierce in an embellished Gucci bomber jacket while serving up major cleavage. Chick went braless and was unapologetic about showing off the goods. Werk it out Rena!

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Perched on the front row, she linked up with her friend/VOGUE editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to peep the latest designs from the Italian luxury brand.

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Today, Rena hit the sidewalk catwalk in her black leather thigh high boots paired with a white tank.

And then THIS happened….

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Serena ran into her bestie Ciara and Italian shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti in the streets. She said she spotted CiCi while driving and jumped out of her car to get to her and then they did an impromptu photoshoot in the streets.  You know, ish best friends do. 

She sai, “I dfound this beauty @ciara on the streets of Milian. Literally saw her from my car jumped out and had fun with her and Giuseppe Zanotti #fashionlife." Ha!

 

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Upcoming Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan hit up the 8th annual Get Lucky For Lupus celebrity poker tournament at the Avalon nightclub at Hollywood & Vine last night. Celebs played poker to help raise funds for lupus research and local patient programs.

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The sexy star is an avid supporter of Lupus LA as a celebrity ambassador, so it was no surprise he was in the mix.  Heeeeey Michael...

Photos: INF/WENN/Serena's IG/@vqicomstudios


Kevin Durant & Nas Talk Supporting Colin Kaepernick, Hip Hop Rivalries & More

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Kevin Durant and Nas sat down with Bill Simmons on “Any Given Wednesday” to chop it up about a range of topics that include supporting Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest, Kevin’s relationship with former teammate Russell Westbrook, Hip Hop rivalries (i.e. Tupac and Biggie) and much more. Get it all inside…

NBA baller Kevin Durant and rapper Nas made an appearance on “Any Given Wednesday” with Bill Simmons last night to discuss a plethora of hot topics.

In the show’s “Speed Round” segment, Nas and Kevin talked about the best rappers out right now, Kevin’s Rick James tattoo, and who they feel are the best NBA rappers. Nas said rappers like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake remind him of himself and that they inspire him. Kevin confirmed his Rick James tattoo had nothing to do with Dave Chappelle and that his earliest memories of the icon came from his grandma cleaning the house while listening to Rick James' music.

The duo talked about supporting Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest, kneeling down during the national anthem as a means of raising awareness to the injustices in America.

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Nas :“When you see wrong, speak on it. It’s great to see athletes, musicians, whoever, when you see wrongdoing, speak on it. Get the dialogue going. The people can change the world. We get up and unify, we can change the world.”

He continued:“Every time somebody stands up for good, you take that risk. Your message, you have to keep repeating it over and over. I really admire him because he didn’t care.

Kevin:“I see guys standing up and fighting for what they believe in. I think when in an era now where it’s really cool to stand up for what you believe in and fight for our culture. However you do it, it will be guys who will show support for what he’s doing. Since Colin started off, it’s gotten so much speed since then. I’m sure there will be guys who will protest.”

Kevin opened up about the backlash he has received since deciding to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors. He said:

“When they call me weak, I think I’m the total opposite. There are plenty of times I could have quit in this whole lifestyle that I’m in. It’s plenty of times where my neighborhood could have kept me down, but I just kept going. So, how am I weak when I’m at the top/elite level of my profession and I just chose to play for a different team? It’s a lot of people that try to tear you down when you make a decision that makes them feel uncomfortable or makes them upset. I can’t control everybody.”

He added,“Nobody cares what I want as a person. Its all about what I could do on the basketball court.”

The NBA baller opened up about how he felt when he had to tell his former teammate Russell Westbrook that he was leaving the team after playing with him over so many years.

“It was difficult to tell him that I was leaving because we had been together so long,” he said. “At the same time, it was something I had to do. It was something that I made the decision on so I had to stand firm on it. No matter who agree with me or not, I have to live with it, no one else does.”

Nas offered up a little advice, saying, “Do what you got to do.”

Kevin went on to say he doesn’t care about other players that much to want to hate them. “I’m not thinking about you at home while I’m sitting on my couch for me to hate you that much. That’s just not who I am. But when we play, I’m not even thinking about you. I’m worried about how I’m going to dominate. I’m not going out to meet Russell by his car and wanting to talk to him. He’s not going to want to fight me. I don’t care about all that stuff. When I play, I’m going to compete the way I always competed. The work doesn’t stop. I really just have a different jersey on.”

So what does Kevin think about his new teammate Steph Curry’s sneakers? “They were BAD!,” he responded. Bloop!

Nas also talked about what he would have told Biggie and Tupac to squash their east coast/west coast beef if he could go back in time and much more.

Peep the clips below:

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TAKE THAT, TAKE THAT -- Puff Daddy Gives $1M Check To Howard University At Bad Boy Reunion Show In D.C.!

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He tops Forbes' list of Hip Hop's wealthiest artists of 2016, so he's giving some of that cash to those who helped him get to where he is.  Diddy presented a million dollar check to Howard University last night in front of thousands of folks, and we've got the deets inside...

The Bad Boy Family Diddy Bopped their way to the Verizon Center in D.C. last night for their Puff Daddy & The Bad Boy Family reunion tour stop.  By the way, if you haven't caught it yet, this show is everything.

Diddy stopped the show to present President Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D., MBA and his former school Howard University with a one million dollar check!  Two years ago, he gave HU's commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctorate.

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The gift will support the establishment and operation of The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund which will help to shape a new generation of entrepreneurially spirited Bison.

“I was blessed to received a great education from Howard University – one of the best schools in the world – and it helped to fuel my success in business and life. This scholarship will make it possible for the next generation of leaders to pursue their dreams and achieve greatness,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs. “When I delivered the commencement address at Howard, I asked the students ‘Do you know how powerful you are?’ I know that Howard students are intelligent, talented, passionate, and their hard work will shape the future.”

According to President Frederick,“The scholarship fund that Mr. Combs has established at Howard will help provide life-altering opportunities for our students, particularly at a time when many come to Howard struggling to meet ever-increasing financial needs. The University is grateful for Mr. Combs’ ongoing efforts to open doors for talented, hard-working individuals and improve their chances of navigating the way to personal and professional fulfillment.”

One time for the folks giving back to their alma maters and HBCUs!  Woot!

Here's video of Diddy presenting the check last night:

 

Before last night's show, Diddy was spotted with his mom Janice Combs and son Christian (who's also performing during the tour) at his pop up art show in South West Washington DC at The Rhino:

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Fab times!

 

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CONGRATS! Pharrell Williams & Wife Are Expecting Baby #2, Check Out Helen's Baby Bump!

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Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh are expecting baby #2! The couple showed off their baby bump in Hollywood last night. Pics inside...

There’s a new baby on the way!

Congratulations are in order for superproducer Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh. The happy couple, who tied the knot in 2013, is expecting baby #2, according to PEOPLEand these brand new pics.

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“The Voice” coach, rocking a printed komono by Chanel, and his designer wife made their way to a CHANEL-hosted dinner to celebrate their new fragrance N°5 L’EAU. And as you can see, Helen is good and pregnant with their second child. Aww…

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Their new bundle of joy will join his or her big brother Rocket, turning their family-of-three into a quartet.

No word on how far along Helen is, but it appears they will possibly be welcoming baby Williams this Winter or at latest early spring..

Congrats to the couple!

 

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Nelly & Miss Jackson - Are They Trying To Tell Us Something? An Engagement Perhaps?

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Nelly and Miss Jackson are dropping a few hints on social media. An engagement perhaps? Decide for yourself inside…

Has Nelly popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Shantel Jackson (aka Miss Jackson)? We’re not exactly sure, but it seems they’re trying to tell us something. Whatever it is.

Last night, Nelly (who owes more than $2 million in back taxes) and Shantel were partying it up with Daphne Joy, 50 Cent’s baby's mother, and it appears Nelly may have asked Miss Jackson something that had her cheesing and squealing like a school girl. Shantel shared the picture above with the caption:

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Hmm....

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Daphne had her phone out, snapping videos for SnapChat. After Daphne posted the pic above, she posted a video of them vibing out to the music and we didn't see a ring on either of Shantel's hands. See below: 

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Hmm...no ring.  But you never know with these two.  The setting felt very much like something was going down.

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What do we think? Will Miss Jackson be changing her name to Mrs. Cornell Haynes soon? Time will tell....

 

 

Photos: Miss Jackson's IG/Daphne's SnapChat

Tatyana Ali & Husband Welcome Baby Boy!

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Little Ashley Banks is a mom now!  Tatyana Ali just welcomed a baby boy, and we've got the deets inside...

Second Sight star Tatyana Ali and her husband Dr. Vaughn Rasberry are officially brand new parents!

The 37-year-old singer/actress and Stanford professor, who jumped the broom this past July after meeting on eHarmony two years ago, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, last Friday.

"Tatyana gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on Friday, Sept. 16," the actress' rep tells E!. "Tatyana is home resting comfortably with her newborn."

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The fab chick revealed exactly what type of mom she will be in her baby blog.  She said:

Babies enter the world with no baggage. They carry little else but full potential. Pristine, now in the womb environment — where I’ve done my best to keep my body, mind and spirit clean — kicking and tumbling, trying to find space, my little one is protected by my flesh, my actions, even my thoughts.

I want my baby to be free. I don’t want her/him to ever feel trapped by anyone or any notion, whether it’s the world’s or of his or her own making. Someone brand new will be in our care, and I want this little one to gently become aware of the surrounding world without ever losing sight of the truth of who they are. I don’t want to unwittingly pass down social suggestions or my own baggage.

Sweet!

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Tatyana also revealed she would wait until her baby showed who he is before she and her husband force anything on him:

"For us, the joy of parenting will be to discover who we have been given the privilege to care for, protect, nurture and guide.  We'll wait for our baby to show us who they are, starting on their birth day. Until then, we're happy to live in the fertile soil of dreamland, where anything is possible."

By the way, chick was in full-on nesting mode while pregnant! She sewed -- with her own sewing machine -- a baby valence and curtains for the nursery with fabric she bought on their babymoon in Harlem. Adorbs!

Congrats to the Rasberrys!

 

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HOT MOMS! Ciara Serves Up 70s Vibes At Milan Fashion Week While Future Tries To Partially Toss Out Lawsuit + Christina Milan Gets Wild In West Hollywood

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Hot moms Ciara and Christina Milian are heating up Milan and Hollywood. Peep the candids inside….

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Ciara stays killing it at fashion events.

After running into her bestie Serena Williams yesterday, Ciara made her way to the Roberto Cavalli show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer ’17 to soak in the latest fashions from the luxury brand.  She is the newest face after all.

For the show, the IMG model served up a 70s-inspired boho chic look that was complete with platform knee high boots, funky prints and flowy fabrics.

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Of course, Roberto Cavalli’s creative director Peter Dundas, who happens to be one of CiCi’s good friends, was in the mix to present the new designs.

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Squad!

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After the show, CiCi made her rounds snapping selfies with guests. Gotta love it.

In other news, Ciara’s baby daddy Future is clapping back at her claims that his tweets caused her to lose out on a $500,000 deal with an international cosmetics company.

According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper believes her claims are bullsh*t because there is no proof that his tweets caused her to lose the deal in the legal documents. He also points out that she never said which company that was supposedly looking to ink a deal with her.

Now, he wants that part of her $15 defamation lawsuit thrown out. This guy….

In Hollywood....

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Singer/reality star Christina Milian tapped into her wild side to attend Philosophy and Ellen Pompeo’s “Welcome You To The Age Of Cool” event in West Hollywood yesterday. Chick slipped into a red hot mini skirt paired with a shirt with the logo “Wild Thing” printed across the front.

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Twinsies! C-Milli’s mom Carmen Milian joined her daughter on the carpet. Still no word on if Christina's reality show "Christina Milian Turned Up" will be returning for a new season.

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"Hollywood Today Live" co-host Garcelle Beauvais, posing it up in a long silver wrap dress, was also on the scene. 

 

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Physical, Failed. Is This The End Of Chris Bosh's Career?!

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Chris Bosh's health and future with the Heat are shaky at best, and folks are saying this may be the end of his career.  Find out why the baller may be calling it quits inside...

After missing much of last season due to injury and complications from blood clotting, Chris Bosh just failed his pre-season physical.

 
The Miami Heat organization put out a statement today saying the last Heat baller standing of the power trio of Chris, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James will not be cleared for training camp:

"The Miami Heat and Chris Bosh, in consultation with team doctors and other physicians, have been working together for many months with the mutual goal of having Chris return to the court as soon as possible," the team's statement said. "Chris has now taken his pre-season physical. The Miami Heat regret that it remains unable to clear Chris to return to basketball activities."

Sheesh.

Chris seemed to foreshadow this new development while talking about his injuries in his new documentary that just began airing last week on Uninterrupted.  He said:

"Seeing the team doctors, they told me that my season is over, my career is probably over and this just happens, this is just how it is," Bosh said in the documentary. "I felt right away that I was written off. It was [claps his hands together] put it to the side matter-of-factly. If a doctor tells me, 'Hey that's it and this is how that is,' and I don't buy that. I have the right to disagree with you.

"I know inside me I have a lot of talent and a lot of ability. I have it. I know I have it. It wasn't a matter of if I play again; it was when. So we took the bull by the horns."

 

While the Heat didn't specify the exact reason he failed the physical, treatments for blood clots typically make playing professional sports impossible.

Yahoo's The Vertical says the Heat aren't optomistic about Chris' return:

The Miami Heat ... increasingly believe that his career with the franchise is over.  

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There’s been a complete breakdown in communication between Heat president Pat Riley and Bosh, sources said. Bosh has been reluctant to talk with Riley, sources said, although Riley and Heat officials are hopeful for a chance to sit down with Bosh soon and discuss his future.

Others have responded saying:

 

Chris is also still besties with former teammates Dwyane and LeBron and they have been working out together all summer:

 

 

 

Great workout with the homie @dwyanewade this morning. #hardwork

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He's also got plenty of super cute kiddies to keep him busy if he decides to call it a wrap: 

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Was proud to have my little ones watching the practice today! #AllStar2016 #BoshFamily

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Should he grind it out to make a comeback...or nah?

 

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Whoopi Goldberg Confirms She's Leaving "The View" After This Season

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Whoopi Goldberg is good and done.  She confirmed she won't be returning to "The View" after this current 20th season.  Deets inside....

When the 20th season started, Whoopi Goldberg signed on for only one more year.  She doubled down on that '1-year-only plan' today when she confirmed on "The Wendy Show" that she likely won't be sitting at the table next September.

She said she HAS to go. 

"Because I have to go and grow," Whoopi told the audience and Wendy.  "I've got stuff to do!  I've got movies I need to direct, I've got books I gotta need to finish.  This was great and I love doing it.  It's been a while.  They're in their 20th season.  They've been here for a while. They did this without me.  I've been here for half of it but not all of it."

She reassured folks who are not feeling her leaving saying, "I'm not gone yet!  I'm still there now, don't worry about it."

We may not always agree with Whoopi about half the ish she says, but we indeed see the upside of her being there.  Especially if the only person with melanin who's left is Raven Symone.

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It's been real, Whoopi.

 

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COUPLES’ NIGHT: Chris Rock & Megalyn Step Out In L.A. + Mel B & Stephen Celebrate At Serafina’s + Tyga & Kylie Party It Up At Jordyn’s B’Day Bash (And Kylie's Being Questioned About His Money!)

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Date night keeps the relationship hot, or so we hear. Go inside for coupledom shots of Chris Rock and his girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke, Mel B and her husband Stephen Belafonte, and Tyga and Kylie Jenner

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It’s date night for Chris Rock and his girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke.

Since going public with their relationship at the Oscars in February, the comedian and his Bae are still going strong. They were seen leaving the Chanel dinner in celebration of the new perfume N°5 L'Eau in L.A. last night.

It appears Megalyn was not here for the paparazzi.

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There were rumors going around that Chris and Megalyn are engaged after she was spotted wearing a ring on her THAT finger at Showtime’s Emmy Eve party in L.A. last week. She was also spotted wearing the same ring at a dinner inside Catch in NYC back in August.

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But, Megalyn quickly shot down the rumors.“This right here is my alleged engagement ring, which is obviously not an engagement ring so just an FYI. It’s a pearl. It’s not even a diamond,” she reportedly said.

You’ll recall, Chrisfinalized his divorce from his former wife Malaak Rock back in August after Chris filed papers in December 2014.

Megalyn, who's starring in the upcoming comedy Step Sisters, went on to say that she’s not really big on marriage.  But she didn’t rule it out completely.  Mmhmm...

“I’m actually not a huge believer in marriage. If he made a really good cause for it, I guess.”

Oh...ok girl.  If you say so.

Another couple on the move....

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Former Spice Girl Mel B and her husband Stephan Belafonte stepped out to celebrate the grand opening of their restaurant Serafina’s on the famous Sunset Blvd last night.

The 41-year-old entertainer turned heads in a strapless blue and gold printed Fouad Sarkis Couture gown accented with black and white stripes at the bottom of the skirt as she posed it up alongside her husband and reality star/Kim Kardashian West’s bestie Jonathan Cheban.

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We see you Mel!

Also in L.A.:

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Rapper Tyga and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner turned Thursday night into date night. The couple was spotted leaving Catch in West Hollywood after partying it up with Kylie’s bestie Jordyn Woods’ birthday bash.

Look at Tyga being a gentleman, opening the car door for his lady and her sister Kendall Jenner and whatever...

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So get this! With all of the controversy surrounding Tyga, who was recently signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, and his financial troubles, a legal team will be questioning Kylie about her boyfriend’s spending.

According to E! News, lawyers representing celebrity jeweler Jason Arasheben will question Kylie about a $200,000 lawsuit filed against her boyfriend by Jason. Apparently, the suit stems from an unpaid watch and chain that he copped back in 2013. They’re expected to be available for examination prior to October 6, 2016.

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"The examinations will be done separately and the line of questions will have to do with Tyga's finances—including source of funds used for gifts made to Ms. Jenner," Danny Abir of Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP, told E! News.

Bloop!

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We’re not surprised. It’s interesting how the “Rack City” rapper seems to come up with funds to get Kylie extravagant gifts, like a massive diamond ring (that she likes to wear on her ring finger) and a brand new Mercedes-Benz Maybach, but allegedly can’t pay his rent or other debts.

 

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Video Surfaces From Keith Scott's Wife's Phone Of The Police Shooting, And It's Quite Telling + Cops Claim Gun Has Keith's Fingerprints & DNA

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In just released disturbing video, we finally see most of what happened to the slain black Charlotte resident Keith Scott. We have the full video, and the theory of a planted weapon, inside....

For days, Charlotte has been burning.  And rightfuly so.  Residents, as well as people around the world, are outraged at the events surrounding the death of Keith Scott. 

Keith's wife Rakeiya Scott took video of the incident on Tuesday.  As she ran up to their car, police, who were in the area to serve papers to someone else, were yelling at her husband from outside of his car.  They eventually shot him while screaming "Put down the gun!"

The family, as well as Keith's wife, maintain he had no gun or weapon on him.

Activists and the Scott family have pressed city officials to release bodycam or dashcam footage.  The police chief and the city say they will not do so, until the video can be conveyed "in an understandable way."  During a press conference, officials said they want to avoid raising the frustration level any higher with video evidence that doesn't show clearly what happened.

Hmph.

So today, Rakeiya released her own phone video to NBC News.  And it's telling.

While cops swore Keith was armed, Rakeiya is heard saying otherwise on the video.

As she pleaded "Don't shoot him! He doesn't have a gun!" with the cops, she also screamed to the cops "He has a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and just took his meds."  She said this to the cops before they fired shots.

ABC News reports his TBI stems from a motorcycle accident last year that causes him to stutter and often forget things that are said to him.

"He better not be f---ing dead, he better not be f---ing dead," Rakeyia Scott can be heard shouting at the officers after the gun shots rang out. "He better live, he better live!"

It is not clear what preceded the cops approaching the vehicle. The video, still, is unsettling.  You can view it in full below:

There is also discrepancy over the placement of a gun that appeared:

 

Many say it wasn't there when the shooting first happened, but magically appeared after one cop reached in his own back pocket and allegedly MAY have put it there.

Police, as of this evening, now claim the gun found near Keith has his fingerprints, blood and his DNA.

NBC News reports:

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said Friday that she watched some of the police footage and does want it released, but the ongoing investigation must be taken into consideration.

"The question is on the timing," she said.

Police Chief Kerr Putney stated three officers on the cene were wearing body cameras, but coincidentally, the officer who fired the shot was not. Interesting.  he also stated:

Putney said Thursday that the videos he has seen don't show "absolute, definitive, visual evidence" that Scott pointed a gun at the officers.

Why did cops approach THIS vehicle while in the area for another person who had a warrant?  Why not give the benefit of the doubt when his wife clearly states he has a TBI and it may not have been perfectly clear if it was, in fact, a gun in play?

Questions that need answers.  And questions that continue to infuriate the masses who believe clear prejudice is at the center of these police shootings.

 

The city of Charlotte has been protesting for three nights straight.  It has been mostly peaceful with one shooting occuring.  While reports initially stated it was a protestor on protestor shooting, many people on the scene say it was indeed a cop who shot the protestor with a rubber bullet.

 

 

Sir, Are You Serious? Man HITS Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson In The Face With Pie, Then Says His Reaction Was "Too Much"!

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All hell broke loose when a man threw a pie in Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson’s face. Oh, but he wasn’t let off the hook so easily. The mayor hit ‘em with a two piece before security got involved. Deets inside….

When you hit someone in the face with a pie, you better expect to get dealt with. Mayor not, you can and will get these hands.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star, was hit in the face with a pie by a man named Sean Thompson at the Edible Sac High Seeds of Hope Harvest Dinner held at Sacramento Charter High School on Wednesday (Sept. 21st). Yes, some guy TRIED it.  It was all caught on camera by Sacramento magazine photographer Philippe Ngabonziza.

According to CBS News:

Thompson said he’s fed up with Johnson’s lack of help for the homeless with all his attention on his “golden” project, an arena named the Golden 1 Center.

“If he had put the energy into those things that he put into the arena, we would have so few problems left in the city,” said Thompson.

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Right after he was hit in the face with the pie, he did what any person would do when they’re attacked. The 32-year-old mayor punched the guy in the face several times after the assault! Security jumped in and restrained the man.

The pie-thrower was reportedly transported to a hospital then booked into the Sacramento County Jail on a felony charge of assaulting a public official and a misdemeanor charge of battery on school property.

In a jail house interview, the culprit said he's not sorry for what he did and would do it again:

“I feel bad that I sent the message to a lot of people of violence and that I sent a message that would scare people, ‘cause that wasn’t my intention. I still stand by what I did,” said Thompson.

He said he felt pressured to do something to send a message and embarrass Johnson.  “So I decided to throw a pie in his face,” Thompson said.

*rolls eyes*

But get this.  The pie thrower, who has cuts on his face from getting dealt with, is now complaining saying Johnson’s reaction wasn’t appropriate.  He said the mayor didn't use "reasonable force" and now his face has been injured. 

So you're telling this man how HE should react to YOU assaulting him?  Oh, ok. 

Mayor Johnson hopped on Twitter to address the situation tweeting:

 

Guard ya necks out in these streets, y'all.

 

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Nick Cannon Gushes About “Undeniable Chemistry” With Chilli, But CLAIMS He’s Not Ready To Be In A Relationship

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Nick Cannon is gushing over the undeniable chemistry he shares with Chilli. BUT, he claims he’s just not ready to be in a relationship. Get the deets inside….

We first learned Nick Cannon and Chilli could possibly be dating back in July. And the two have been playing on the rumors with the TLC singer starring as his leading lady in his new sultry video for “If I Was Your Man.” The track samples TLC’s hit track “What About Your Friends” and features singer Jeremih.

Not only that, the 35-year-old “America’s Got Talent” host and the 45-year-old singer was spotted being all flirty with one another while celebrating the season 11 finale of the competition show last week.

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Now, Nick is gushing over his video love interest (and rumored girlfriend) in a new interview with Rap-Up. He tells the site the chemistry between them is undeniable.

“Everybody’s going crazy because they’ve seen all this stuff with Chilli and I,” says Nick. “And the chemistry is undeniable.”

BUT, he declares he’s not ready for a relationship...yet.

“I take everything one day at a time,” he explains. “I truly believe I’m definitely not ready to be in a relationship. I can’t get it right. I haven’t gotten it right yet, but I adore her and I truly have a passion for connecting with people that understand romance and understand connecting with one another. So you never know, but I’m so engulfed with today that I’m happy where it’s at.”

He didn’t totally rule it out though and admitted he has always had a crush on her. We all know he has a thing for older women.  Mmhmm….

As for how he got Chilli to star in the video, he reveals:

“I put that line in there just freestyling [referencing the ‘Hat to the back, swagged out, lookin’ like Chilli’ lyric], not knowing what would come about,” he says. “A couple of weeks later, I was like, ‘Yo, how crazy would it be if Chilli was my love interest in the video?’ I put the call in, she said yes, and the rest is history.”

The television host is gearing up to release his King of the Dancehall film and is currently working on his ’90s-inspired R&B mixtape that will feature “If I Was Your Man.” Hmm…maybe Chilli will be featured on a joint love track with the rapper/actor.

Peep his interview below:

In case you missed, peep the steamy clip from Nick’s “If I Was Your Man” video HERE.

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