Baby girl Kardashian is here!  Get the deets (and her super cute name) inside.

Blac Chyna & Rob are officially new parents!  Their brand new baby girl was born today, and we hear the rumors about cameras rolling in the birthing suite are true.  Which means, we'll be seeing the youngest Kardashian baby pretty soon.

Rob & Chyna named their bundle of joy Dream Renee.  Renee is Chyna's government middle name.  So now Angela Renee and Dream Renee will have almost matching names, especially if Chyna and Rob actually walk down the aisle.

Dream Renee Kardashian arrived at 9:18 a.m. PT weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces via c-section, according to E! Online.  She will join big brother King Cairo, Chyna's son with rapper (and her future sister-in-law Kylie Jenner's boyfriend) Tyga.

The engaged couple arrived to Cedars-Senai around 6:40AM PST this morning, along with Chyna's mom Tokyo Toni, Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble.

Kris gushed to E!:

"I got to watch [the] delivery," she tells us. "It was so beautiful and I'm so excited and happy to have another grandchild! No. 6!" Kris adds, "It was one of the most precious moments of my life."

It was also revealed what was in Chyna's diaper bags:

Chyna brought two big Louis Vuitton tote bags filled with leopard throw blankets and sheets with her to the hospital! Already their daughter is getting a fashionable welcome into the world!

Grandma Toni posted about her happiness in the midst of the big news:

Chyna and Rob have been documenting most of the pregnancy on their reality show "Rib & Chyna" and all over social media.  From Chyna's 70+ pound weight gain she kept fans up to date about to all the couple's fights and foolery, they wanted everybody on this journey with them.

Congrats to the couple!

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No shame in his game. Candace Parker’s estranged husband Shelden Williams has filed divorce papers and he’s demanding spousal support and more! Details inside…

2016 certainly has a new trend when it comes to divorces. It seems men are flexing their legal options to cop spousal support from their former mates more than ever. And have no shame in it.

Candace Parker and her estranged husband Shelden Williams are headed down Splitsville Lane. The WNBA star was delivered divorce papers from her husband, a former NBA & Duke University player, and he’s demanding spousal support! Sound familiar?

According to reports, Shelden revealed he and his wife Candace, who won the WNBA Finals MVP a few weeks ago, have been separated and living apart since August. The two have been married for the last 7-years, tying the knot on November 13, 2008. Yep, he filed for divorce just days before their 8-year anniversary. He cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason they have decided to end their marriage.

The couple share a 7-year-old daughter named Lailaa Nicole Williams and Shelden has asked for joint custody.

Now, about that spousal support.

Shelden is demanding spousal support from Candace even though he reportedly made more than $12 million during his 6 years in the NBA. He also wants her to pay for his legal fees.

According to TMZ, Candace makes in the low 6-figures as a L.A. Sparks player, but said she can make up to $1million overseas. Not only that, she has an endorsement deal with Adidas and it appears he’s trying to get all he can out of her.

Folks in 2016 are something else....

Photo: Getty

Now that Donald Trump has won the presidential election, the companies standing behind him are going public. And one of them are sneaker giant New Balance. Find out why they are supporting the president-elect inside….

The election is over and now America will be under Donald Trump's control for the next four years. And we don't use the term control loosely. 

While several of Trump supporters remained mum during the presidential campaign, they’re now coming out to publicly defend our future president. How convenient.  But it's all good, since folks now will know exactly who stands where, and you can spend your money appropriately.

Sneaker company New Balance is speaking out to show their support of our new president. The company’s vice-president of public affairs shared with a Wall Street Journal reporter that they felt like the Obama administration turned a “deaf ear” to them and they feel like Trump will “move in the right direction.”

New Balance: "The Obama admin turned a deaf ear to us & frankly w/ Pres-Elect Trump we feel things are going to move in the right direction"

— Sara Germano (@germanotes) November 9, 2016

This per NB VP public affairs. New Balance has publicly opposed TPP. https://t.co/tdKp6o8UyS

— Sara Germano (@germanotes) November 9, 2016

New Balance has publicly opposed the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership (TPP) and so has Trump, so it comes as no surprise they would support the president-elect who wants to get rid of the deal.  We guess money and trade trump everything for certain folks.  Especially the priviledged.

Several folks are now TRASHING and BURNING their New Balance sneakers after the company announced it favors Trump's win:

@SoleCollector@newbalancepic.twitter.com/6dROPnmYdm

— Jean Ralphio (@MMArtinitus) November 10, 2016

Oh no, @NewBalance, time to trash the only athletic brand that fits. Cause it doesn't fit me if it's Pro-Trump https://t.co/Tu1WwLUvKspic.twitter.com/lFXfYzAoD4

— Jann Alexander (@AustinDetails) November 10, 2016

@newbalancepic.twitter.com/jqdV5oJrjB

— hammi (@closeblanket) November 10, 2016

So, will their endorsement of Trump change your mind about copping a pair of New Balance sneakers?

Photo: Getty

KeKe Wyatt and Margeaux square off in the upcoming episode of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.” Peep the sneak peek inside….

It was only a matter of time before someone on the “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” cast fight someone other than his or her partner.

On this week’s episode, R&B singer KeKe Wyatt and former “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Margeaux square off during a heated discussion.

The group was participating in a sex therapy exercise where Margeaux and Nikko had the floor (while her girlfriend looked on). As Margeaux started talking, KeKe kept interrupting her, complaining to her husband that she had to use the restroom. While she "thought" she was whispering, KeKe was clearly loud enough for everyone to hear. Several people turned and looked at her, including one of the counselors.

Finally, one of the marriage counselors addresses KeKe and Margeaux jumps in. That’s when all hell breaks loose. KeKe gets defensive while yelling at Margeaux,“I’ve had seven children, something you probably will never do!”

Yikes! Sounds like a jab at Margeaux’s sexuality.

Peep the explosive clip below:

Tune in to the new episode when it premieres tomorrow (November 11th) at 9/8c on WEtv.

And so it begins.  President Elect-Trump trekked it to the White House to meet with President Obama this morning.  And our President's face says it all.  Deets on their ridiculously long convo inside, plus Trump admitting to never having met the President until today...

Deep sigh.

President Obama's team started the process of preparing or a smooth transition of power almost a year ago.  While they likely never thought in a million years Donald Trump and his people would be on the receiving end, we're here anyway.

President Obama welcomed Trump and associates to the people's house to discuss the big transition.  It seems Donald was on his best behavior and not on his reality show kick.  He even admitted that he had never met President Obama until today.  Interesting, since he had such an incredible amount of personal attacks for the President.  Just as interesting as his relationship with Putin that he now claims does not exist after talking about how he's his good friend.

Anywho, the two met about all things Presidential. Obama, being the classy man that he is, told the press afterwards:

"We now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed, because if you succeed, the country succeeds," Obama said.

“I believe that it is important for all of us, regardless of party and regardless of political preferences, to now come together, work together to deal with the many challenges that we face,” he said.

Trump's response:

“I look forward to dealing with the president in the future, including counsel,” Trump said.

President Obama revealed that First Lady Michelle Obama had an “excellent conversation” with Trump’s wife, Melania.  Melania says she IS a fan of hers, afterall. POTUS said they plan to “make sure they feel welcome as they prepare to make this transition.”

Here's video:

If you care, Trump is set to give his first post-election interview to 60 Minutes. It tapes this Friday.

The Internet is going nuts with a new hashtag begging First Lady Michelle Obama to run in the next presidential election. But, does America deserve her greatness? Discuss inside…

Right after Donald Trump was named president-elect, the Internet was on fire with emotional reactions to the outcome. One topic in particular got major traction.

Americans took to social media to launch the #MichelleObama2020 hashtag, a plea to our First Lady to consider running in the 2020 presidential election. It’s not too much of a long shot since Hillary Clinton followed in her husband’s footsteps and ran for president.  And we ALL know how MORE than qualified Michelle Obama is for the gig.  But we also know how she has been staunchly against running for any office.

Below are some of the tweets:

Dear @MichelleObama,
Nothing would please me more as a young woman than to see you run for president in four years. #michelleobama2020pic.twitter.com/Vx3CiDtp2v

— DeAH (@DeahDushyanth) November 9, 2016

Say it loud. Say it proud. #MichelleObama2020

— Kayt (@itskayt) November 9, 2016

michelle obama should have run for president and save everyone from this nightmare #michelleobama2020

— sleeping beauty (@ktowler) November 9, 2016

Wouldn't that be something? The first African American POTUS's wife becomes president. <<< Let's make this happen. #MichelleObama2020

— IG: @AskCheyB (@AskCheyB) November 9, 2016

WE NEED @MichelleObama TO RUN NEXT #MICHELLEOBAMA2020

— ODAWG (@CYRUS1DAWG) November 9, 2016

It comes as no surprise that folks are begging FLOTUS to consider returning to the White House. She totally changed the game when it comes to that position and has been the epitome of class and just out right fab. Matter of fact, FLOTUS has a super favorable rating of 64%, which is higher than POTUS and president-elect Donald Trump, according to a recent Gallop poll.

But does America deserve her greatness? All of the hate and racist slander she endured as the first African-American First Lady, should she put herself in that type of spotlight again? Honestly, America does even DESERVE to have her again? The disrespect levels were on 1000 and she definitely didn't DESERVE it.  Especially when she's one of the most educated First Ladies to ever step foot in the White House.

Also, FLOTUS likely will not be heading back to the White House for a few other reasons. President Barack Obama confirmed Mrs. Obama would never run for office. And he seemed totally sure about it.

“Let me tell you, there are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and Michelle is not running for president. That, I can tell you,” he said.

Also, FLOTUS has talked about how much she missed the little things, like shopping in Target alone, so we’re sure she's not itching to get back in the White House and its sometimes suffocating bubble. Let her live!

Photo: Getty

The Cleveland Cavs hit the White House today to celebrate their 2016 NBA championship with The President & First Lady!  President Obama invited the champs to his spot to snap some pics and celebrate with their trophy. Get into their lit pics inside...

White House fun for the squad!  LeBron James, J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, Dahntay Jones, Kevin Love and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers and their wives and girlfriends all made their way to the White House today to pay a visit to The Obamas.

Teyana Taylor appropriately brought her fro and pantsuit with her, and Jewel Smith, Valeisha Butterfield Jones and more were all right by their man's side.

Meanwhile, FLOTUS had the most fire selfie game today:

The fellas snooped around the Wite House looking for secret doors and snapping some pics with the First Couple.  Hilar:

LeBron gave us all a peek at what was going down afterwards:

 

A video posted by NBA (@nba) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:00am PST

 

A video posted by NBA (@nba) on Nov 10, 2016 at 12:26pm PST

Fun times!

Photos: Instagram

TVOne just kicked off production of a new film titled Hit A Lick, starring Lance Gross, Lil Mama and more. Get the details on the new flick, plus deets on Patti LaBelle’s new cooking show inside….

Looks like TVOne is ready to bring some heat.

The network has just kicked off production for a new original film titled Hit A Lick. The film features YBF stars Lance Gross, Lil Mama, Floyd Mayweather, Tami Roman, Big Freedia and Lil Zane. And get this, the film will mark “Empire” star Tasha Smith’s directorial debut as she will be working behind-the-scenes to make this film come to life.

Hit A Lick is the network’s first original movie inspired by an episode of TV One’s original series, For My Man. The TV film will tell the tragic story of Falicia Blakely (Lil Mama), a teen mom who grows up in the fast-lane. When she becomes an exotic dancer, she attracts the attention of local pimp and predator, Dino (Lance Gross). His empty promises of a life together turn Falicia into a pawn in his dangerous games; and she’s forced to prove her love for him at the expense of innocent lives.

Sounds interesting.

Here’s a description of the rest of the cast's characters:

Tami Roman (Basketball Wives, Belle’s) as Stacey, Falicia’s alcoholic mother who has jumped in and out of her daughter’s life, exposing her to too much too soon.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Punch, a loud and cocky club owner from Miami

Tiffany Black (Bring Out The Lady) as Pumpkin, Falicia’s rough around the edges “road dog” who fully intends to strip her way out of poverty.

Walter Fauntleroy as “Q,” Falicia’s regular customer-turned-friend; a good guy caught in a bad situation.

Big Freedia as Tam, neighborhood friend and confidante to Falicia’s mother.

Lil Zane as DJ Pierre, Club DJ

Hit A Lick is expected to premiere in the 3rd quarter of 2017 (July, August or September). We’re here for it.

Also coming to television....

Patti LaBelle is no stranger to TV or cooking, so it’s only right she gets her own cooking show. Especially after hosting several cooking specials throughout her career AND the fact she can hardly keep her desserts on store shelves.

Patti is gearing up to host her own cooking show series on the Cooking Channel. “Patti LaBelle’s Place” has been given the greenlight for six episodes that will kick off just in time for the holidays on December 3rd at 11AM EST.

The singing sensation will invite several YBF celebs to join her in the kitchen while she whips up some tasty meals. 50 Cent, Naturi Naughton, Kirk Fanklin, Estelle, Lance Gross, J.R. Smith, Gayle King, Carla Hall ("The Chew"), Ta’Rhonda Jones, Erica Campbell and more are scheduled to make appearances.

Sounds like it’s going to be a good time with good people and good food. Congrats Patti!

Photos: @d_whyte/PattiLaBelle.com

The YBF celebs are hard at work! Go inside to peep pics of Anthony Anderson, Affion Crockett, Faizon Love and Rihanna on the sets of their respective projects…

Get ready for some laughs!

Funnymen Affion Crockett and Faizon Love joined Anthony Anderson in L.A. to shoot new scenes for the new season of ABC hit series “black•ish.” We can expect the episode to be funny as hell as Anthony, Affion and Faizon always bring the funnies.

During one scene, photogs reported that Anthony was seen throwing a diaper at Affion. Lordt. No telling what they're up to. 

You can check out new episodes “black•ish” on Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

On another set...
 

Rihanna returns for another full day of shooting scenes for the upcoming all-female Oceans 11 spin-off, Oceans Eight, trekking through the rain. The Pop princess has been hard at work on the new film hitting the production set for the last several days. 

We believe her character will be some type of hacker or tech savy expert based on set pics with Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett in Central Park few days ago. Peep those flicks HERE. 

Oceans Eight is expected to hit theaters in 2018. 

Speaking of movies...

From @LucBesson, the visionary director of The Fifth Element. Watch the teaser trailer for #Valerian starring @DaneDeHaan& @CaraDelevingne. pic.twitter.com/zdIFpDwrRM

— Valerian Movie (@ValerianMovie) November 10, 2016

The new trailer of the upcoming sci-fi thriller Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen and more was just released.

The Bajan beauty will play an alien stripper and we get a quick sneak peek at her dressed in her costume. Pay close attention because the camera pans across her pretty fast. Check it above.

We can expect to see Rih Rih on the big screen when the film hits theaters July 21, 2017.

By the way, Rihanna will also play Marion Crane for the fith and final season of A&E's "Bates Mote." Chick is certainly working on those actor credits. 

Photos: Pacific Coast News/INF

Look at that baby!  Dream Renee Kardashian made her sociial media debut, and she's adorable.  Pics inside...

So much for holding out to give the first pics to a magazine.  Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian and their friends and fam immediately revealed the first pics of the newborn.  She's got lots of hair, Chyna's nose, and looks just like her dad.

Auntie Amber Rose made a beeline to the hospital to see the new bundle of joy, and she shared her first meeting with little Dream.

Rob posted up a side by side of his own father, Robert Kardashian, and his baby girl to show just how similar they are.  He said:

She's an exact copy. Pops sent us an angel. It's truly a blessing. He's happier than anyone on this day. I'm so happy and thankful ☺️ GOODNIGHT

He gushed:

Today was amazing :) I am so lucky!! Thank you @blacchyna for having our baby and being so strong ! I love you so much and can't wait to see her get older day by day with you Chy! I love you and Dream so much and Appreciate both of you I know everyone saying that's my twin but that's def your nose Chy lol

His sisters Khloe and Kylie, who have a rocky history with Rob & Chy, posted sweet messages about their new niece:

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Here's the first videos of baby Dream:

 

A video posted by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Nov 10, 2016 at 7:33pm PST

 

A video posted by Angela Renee | Chy Mafia (@blacchynarmy) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:19pm PST

While in the hospital, Chyna and fam raised the stakes on the Mannequin Challenge and killed it, baby pushing position and all:

 

Dream Team

By the way, grandma Kris Jenner was there at the hospital too.  She brought her boyfriend Corey Gamble who was also celebrating his birthday.

Welcome to the world little Dream!

Photos/Videos: Instagram

Melania Trump had a sit down with First Lady Michelle Obama while POTUS and POTUS-Elect had a meeting in the Oval Office.  We put 5 on it this talk started off with, "So that speech...." 

CAPTION IT!

Photo: White House

The upcoming film "Fences" is getting all the Oscar Buzz, so it's only right stars Viola Davis and Denzel Washington take over as cover stars....

Viola flossed her natural 'do on the December 2016 cover of Essence magazine, out on newsstands today.  The fab Oscar nominee is back in the Oscar hot seat.  Her and fellow co-star Denzel Washington's new film adaptation of the Broadway production of "Fences" -- they both starred in during the 2010 revival -- is about to take over.

She gushed about her sexy co-star and director (he could still get it, by the way) Denzel:

“It’s not always that a director can say one thing that unlocks a scene when you’re blocked, especially a scene that you’ve done so many times, but Denzel did that time and time again. He has a huge honesty gauge, so when he asked me to trust him, I did…”

The Oscar winning 61-year-old is taking this role just as seriously as we would expect:

“August Wilson is a master and Fences is a masterpiece…What’s most important to me is that I take care of his words and his will for this play…”

The movie, which is spurn from the 1983 original August Wilson Broadway production, is quite timely.  It explores the evolving African-American experience and examines race relations.   The film hits theaters Christmas Day.

Photography Credit: Kwaku Alston/Essence

Dave Chappelle makes fun of his past in a new “Saturday Night Live” promo with A Tribe Called Quest. KeKe Palmer and DMX are shooting scenes for upcoming indie film PIMP and Will Packer is gearing up to bring a Car Wash reboot. Deets inside…

Saturday night television will certainly be one for the books.

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle will be hosting tomorrow night’s “SNL” episode  for his grand return to sketch comedy. A Tribe Called Quest has been tapped as the musical quest. Yes, it's going to be epic. 

In the new promo, Dave pokes fun about not showing up to host the show after his disappearance from sketch comedy. We doubt he won’t show up, but it made for a funny promo spot.

Peep the clip:

"SNL" airs tomorrow night at 11:30pm EST on  NBC.

On a movie set...

Keke Palmer has been talking about the indie film PIMP for a while now. It appears it’s finally been put into production after some set backs.

In other movie news...  

Matt Claybrooks (“Single Ladies,” “The Game,” “Everybody Hates Chris”) and Rob Horn (“Living Single”) will write the script for the project. Kenny Leon (“The Wiz,” “Hairspray Live!”) will direct the pilot and if it goes forward he will co-executive produce.  

At the carwash....

Photos: Screenshot/Instagram/IMDB

At this point, we all need a little love. Go inside to check out the full video of John Legend’s new video “Love Me Now,” starring his favorite ladies Chrissy Teigen and Baby Luna….

R&B crooner John Legend is giving us all something we need right now.

In the Nabil Elderkin-directed clip, the Oscar winner serves up the underlying message to love each other the fullest, no matter what tomorrow may bring.

“Love Me Now” was shot in various locations such as the Domiz Refugee Camp in Northern Iraq, Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. The powerful clip shows various couples living their own unique and equally powerful love stories.

The single will be featured on his upcoming DARKNESS AND LIGHT album that will drop December 2nd.

Get into the lovey dovey vibes below:

The Golden Globe winner will perform “Love Me Now” at the American Music Awards on November 20th at 8/7c on ABC.

French Montana had the party of a lifetime with his celeb friends Diddy, Cassie, rumored girlfriend Iggy Azalea, Amber Rose and more. Peep their party flicks and shots of Steve& Marjorie Harvey, Mama Tina and her husband Richard Lawson in South Africa inside...

It must be nice being Iggy Azalea’s alleged boyfriend.

For French Montana’s 32nd birthday, Iggy surprised the rapper with a helicopter ride to take him to his surprise yacht birthday bash. He had no idea what was going down as it was a total surprise.

French and co. hopped off the helicopter to board a yacht in Marina Del Ray to celebrate with several of his celeb friends, including Diddy, Cassie, Drake, Amber Rose and more. The night was filled with good drinks, good music and fireworks to top it all off.

Drizzy took a break from making magic in the studio to party it up with his homie. It's rumored that Drizzy is gearing up to release a joint album with Kanye West. He has also been spotted in the studio with Pop superstar Taylor Swift, but no word if she'll appear on the album. 

Before welcoming her bestie Blac Chyna's daughter in the world, Amber Rose was on the scene to turn up with French. 

Diddy's girlfriend Cassie was all smiles during the festivities. 

Diddy's son Quincy Brown and "Basketball Wives: L.A." star Duffey hit the photo booth with Drizzy. 

"Rocky Picture Horror Story" star Christina Milian was photo ready as she snapped it up with several folks in the booth. 

Mmmhmm...

Former "Basketball Wives" star Laura Govan still doesn't seem fazed about that $100K she has to couugh up to her ex Gilbert Arenas. 

Happy Birthday French!

Take a peek below at what went down during the party:

 

A video posted by French Montana (@frenchmontana) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:05pm PST

 

A video posted by Duffey (@iwantdjduffey) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:17pm PST

T.I. also joined in on the festivities as Amber, French and co. had fun at the trendy 'Delilah' lounge in L.A. last night. We see French did it big this year.

In coupledom shots...

Two of our fave YBF couples are living it up in Durban, South Africa.

Steve & Marjorie Harvey, Mama Tina and her husband Richard Lawson linked up to enjoy a double dinner date together. 

Get it ladies! 50+ and FAB!

In daytime talk show news, Steve’s “Steve Harvey Show” will be coming to an end after five seasons, according to Deadline. But, don’t count him out just yet. He's not going anywhere. 

Steve is set to launch a new daytime talk show in September 2017 that he’s producing with IMG and distributed by NBCUniversal Domestic Television. The “Steve Harvey Show” was based in Chicago, but with this new deal, it’ll be based in L.A.  It's unclear if he'll be keeping the same name.

The site reports:

NBCU is currently shopping it to other stations with the expectations that the new show will be taken on by the majority of stations that carry Steve Harvey. The terms of the deals are unclear but a shows of this caliber usually seek and get a two-year initial pickup.

One time for the hardest working man in showbiz.

Also...

Before Steve shuts down his current show, he'll be reuniting with "The Original Kings of Comedy" legends Cedric The Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. Get ready for the laughs!

This will be their first reunion in eights years. The last time to guys got together was at the funeral for "Kings Of Comedy" icon Bernie Mac. May he rest in peace.

Set your DVRs. The episode premieres Monday, November 14th.

Photos: Splash/French’s IG/Drake’s IG/Amber’s IG/Iggy’s IG/Christina’s IG/Duffey’s IG/Laura’s IG/Mama Tina’s IG/Marjorie’s IG

If we had a little sister, we'd totally want her to be Yara Shahidi.  Or her clone-esque version.  The super fab YBF Teen is covering the new issue of TEEN Vogue, and she's unapologetically talking race, feminism, and everything else she's wise beyond her years about.  More pics and deets from the 16-year-old activist, plus her fellow activist bestie Rowan Blanchard...

When she's not being the hilarious & cute Zoe Johnson on ABC's "blackish," she's being a genius in the classroom and schooling folks on feminism and race. 

The fly chick posted about her and "Girl Meets World" actress Rowan Blanchard's brand new Teen Vogue cover saying:

"Who gives two young ladies the platform to talk young womanhood, Gen Z, politics, art and so much more? @teenvogue does! The powerhouse editor in chief/ my mentor @elainewelteroth has done something special and I couldn't be more honored! During all of this socio-political craziness it's integral that these platforms continue to celebrate the beauty of our diversity that often times goes overlooked."

Both young ladies are outspoken about social issues from women's rights to female empowerment to sexuality (Disney star Rowan has spoken publically about her bi-sexuality).  And yes, they do stil have typical teen convos too.

Yara is a teen icon in the making and she's already a role model to other young girls.  She tells the mag:

"I met a girl who told me, “I took this extra science class because of you,” and that was one of the best compliments I had ever gotten in my entire existence. It’s up there with the girls who say, “I see myself represented in you.” Stepping into the world of TV and movies as a child actress, I saw the lack of people who looked like me. But it’s so much more than “I want to see somebody with my skin tone.” There could be 10 people who look like me on a show, but they all got killed in the first scene. Or they’re all in jail. Or they’re all the best friend. I want to see somebody who looks like me as the doctor and the criminal and the successful businessperson and the woman barely making a living. I want to see the spectrum."

Yes!  No wonder she's been invited to the White House numerous times.

Yara on when she really realized race was "a thing": Growing up, in many ways I was the representation for myself. Some of my childhood modeling jobs were with Mattel and Disney, so I’d go into the Disney store and literally see me. My family was cleaning up the garage, and I found these life-size cutouts of 6-year-old me as the black Tinkerbell, black Cinderella, you name it, which is hilarious. But being the black version of so many characters brought up problems. I was happy to be black, but at the same time there were moments of, “Why is this a separate collection?” There was this realization that being black meant I was the “off-brand” version because Cinderella wasn’t made to look like me.

Yara on the issues she's faced for being of mixed heritage:  For me, just by being on a show called Black-ish, race became an unavoidable conversation. It gave me this platform to address these topics, and that opened the doors to develop my voice in an intentional way. On a personal level, even though I was always hyperaware of our history, I didn’t put race in a real physical context until I hit my teens. Being mixed—I’m half Iranian and half black—even has its strange amalgamation of problems. The first instance that really rubbed me the wrong way was when somebody called me whitewashed. I couldn’t process what that meant. In theory, I’d heard all the stereotypes. But it was my first time seeing, Oh, wow, people still believe in a black stereotype. What was conflicting was that I was surrounded by successful women and people of color who were—by society’s view—the anomaly. All around me, there were examples of excellence and excelling. But because I carried myself a certain way, I wasn’t a “believable” black person to them. That was the strangest moment.

Loves it.  Read the full cover interview HERE.

EXTRAS:

1. Usher is heading to TNT on Thanksgiving Eve in the newest edition of Neighborhood Sessions, the ongoing series of music specials created by State Farm. The special highlights Usher and State Farm's efforts to revive music and arts education in Chattanooga and surrounding communities by benefitting The Nancy Lackey Community Education Fund, named for Usher's late grandmother. The fund's first initiative is to give grants and other support to schools and local community nonprofits to introduce music and art back into many of those schools and after-school programs where there is real need. In addition, the special features a performance by Usher held at his childhood middle school, Dalewood. Members of the community were surprised with access to the concert after donating art supplies to support the initiative.

Photos: Sean Thomas

Solange, Tina Lawson and Kelly Rowland will host an event in Baton Rouge to celebrate the city’s toughness and resilience. And Beyonce will be chipping in as well. More inside…

Those Texas gals are putting on for their beloved Louisiana.

Teaming up with ESSENCE, Solange, Mama Tina and Kelly Rowland, with support from Beyonce and her BEYGOOD initiative, will host "Love on Louisiana: An Essence Hometown Heroes Tribute" to celebrate the resilience of the people of Baton Rouge.  The city suffered tremendous flooding recently which has affected its economy, and the ladies are front and center ready to help.

The holiday dinner and awards ceremony is set to go down November 20th at the Raising Cane's River Center, according to NOLA.com. The special event will honor standout students and teachers who are committed to help rebuild their communities. They also have the support from the City of Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana.

There will be a call to action to raise $1 million to help families recover after this summer’s catastrophic flooding.

"Louisiana is a special place in my family's history and we are committed as a family to never forget the city and the people of Baton Rouge," said Tina Knowles-Lawson in a press release. "It breaks my heart to see the unimaginable disaster and destruction caused by the flooding, and we will stand and support every effort in place to help the people most affected."

Just another example of YBF celebs are doing more than just speaking out. They’re contributing their time and money to give back to the community. Bless up!

BONUS: Solange and Kelly Rowland have been hanging out all week.  The two hit the 13th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios after Solo's big night on "SNL."

How obsessed are we with this fly ass silver pantsuit?!

Zendaya arrived with an interesting look.

Kelly Rowland looks as gorgeous as ever.

Same for Justine Skye.

Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth, Vera Wang, Victor Cruz and more  partied with Solange too.  Fab times!

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David Banner offers up an alternative way of thinking about the results of this year’s presidential election. He believes Donald Trump's win could be the best thing that ever happened to black people. And here’s why….

After Donald Trump nabbed the win in the presidential race against Hillary Clinton, everyone took to the Internet to either express their frustration, shock or even happiness.

For the most part, most black people were upset and uncertain that Donald Trump is now our president-elect. 88% of black people voted for Hillary (including 94% of black women), so it's clear why the black community is in disbelief. But, artist David Banner offers up a positive outlook on Trump’s victory.

David believes Trump becoming the next U.S. president doesn’t signal “the end” for black people, but rather the beginning of change.

Make no mistake, he's NOT here for Trump.  But that's precisely why he thinks this is a chance to never let it happen again.

He took to Facebook to share a few live videos about his thoughts on the election results and we kind of agree with most of his points.

“Don’t freak out,” he said when he started the live session. “I think this is part of the reason the black community is so easily manipulated because we’re way too emotional. Us freaking out is exactly what the enemy wants. They want us to irrational and they want us to fear whatever.”

The social activist said with Trump becoming our president, it will hopefully start to wake up some black people to realize we need to start creating our own communities and to start getting involved in politics.

“This may be the best thing to happen to black people, maybe in history. As a people we need to become more prepared. We may have to go as far as creating our own third party.”

“Asians and Russians in America are not really worried about an election as much because they build their own communities,” he said. “Now we’re going to have to start building our own communities. It’s on us.”

He then went on to say that had Hillary won that could have continued to cripple the black community.

“The veil of America has been ripped off,” he shared. “Maybe Hillary winning would have kept that mask on and we would have been furthered pacified as a people. Now, what are we going to do as a community? What is the agenda? I’m going to stop waiting on black people having an agenda, I’m gone create one.”

The 42-year-old rapper is hopeful that now will be one of the best times in history.

“I honestly think this is going to be one of the best times in history because we about to change sh*t. At least I am. I don’t know what the f*ck y’all going to do.”

Check it:

In another clip, David talked about how we as black people need to start checking leeches in our community to move forward. Black media who claim to be black but are the ones starting the most drama in our community.

Peep the clip below:

Do you agree or disagree? Share opinions in the comments!

Photo: David's FB

The nation is still pissed that Donald Trump is about to become our president. Tensions erupted in L.A. last night and almost 200 people were arrested. Trump calls the protests unfair! Get the details on the latest, plus an update on Lamar Odom inside…

This has been one eventful week as the nation elected the next president to take over the White House. Donald Trump won the electoral vote, but Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. With that being said, folks are PISSED Trump nabbed the victory and they took to the streets all over the country to express their frustrations.

Folks lined the streets in downtown L.A. last night for round 3 of ANTI-TRUMP protests, which resulted in 185 people being arrested.

According to several reports, most of the protestors were peaceful, but there was one aggressive group that refused to move from an area around midnight, ignoring police orders to vacate.

Along with the arrests, one police officer was assaulted and hospitalized after an altercation went down. The person who assaulted the officer was also hospitalized. Sheesh.

These new arrests come on the heels of previous arrests from ANTI-TRUMP protestors. Early Thursday morning, about 30 people were arrested after hundreds shut down portions of the Hollywood (101) Freeway.

Protests have popped up all over the nation for the last three nights in other major cities, including NYC, Seattle, Atlanta, Portland, Miami and more.  We do want to note, the overwhelming majority were perfectly peaceful.

So what does president-elect Donald Trump has to say about it all?

Trump says the protests are unfair and that the media incited them. The former reality star took to Twitter saying:
 

After firing off that tweet, it appears his team got a hold of his phone to "clean up" his reaction tweeting: 

Doesn't even sound like him does it?

Now that Trump is gearing up for office, he has shared what he plans to do for his first 100 days in office.

Trump’s three main areas of focus include cleaning up Washington (propose a Constitutional Amendment to impose term limits on all members of Congress), protect American workers (announce our withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership), and restore rule of law (cancel every unconstitutional executive action, memorandum and order issued by President Obama). As you can see, these super vague promises are dangerous at best. Cancel every unconstitutional action?  We guess he will have the ONLY say in what is "unconstitutional" since he will son have control over all three branches of government.  Buckle up.  It's about to be an insane ride.   You can check out his entire plan here.

In a new report, Trump revealed he will be willing to keep at least two parts of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). After his meeting with POTUS Donald said he would keep the prohibition on denying coverage based on patients' pre-existing conditions, as well as a provision that extends children's coverage on their parents' insurance policy. Read up more about it here.
 

In other Trump news...

Police charged 23-year-old Shacara McLaurin, lead singer in the Harlem Gospel Choir, with felony assault after she pushed a 74-year-old man to the ground after he followed her and her friend around verbally assaulted them. It all went down outside of Trump Tower during the 2nd night of ANTI-TRUMP protests in Manhattan.

According to PIX 11:

She [Shacara] and a friend walked past the protest in front of the Trump Tower several blocks away. A Trump supporter began verbally assaulting the women assuming that they attended the protest. He followed the women for two blocks hurling insults at them and even used the terms "Black Beasts" and ignorant [sic]. Instead of assisting the women they were placed under arrest by the NYPD.

Ugh! Welcome to AmeriKKa. Read the rest of the story here.

In non-political news....  

Oh, hey Lamar Odom! Looking good there. 

The former NBA baller was spotted leisurely out and about in L.A. this week. He’s looking healthy and we’re all for it.

A few days ago, Lamar’s dad made headlines after he bashed his former daughter-in-law Khloe Kardashian, saying she was NO good for him. He told Radar Online:

“She was a piece of work, man. Khloe was no good for him and he’s better off without her! She got my son into a lot of sh*t. Lamar’s life and his career went downhill as soon as he got involved with her. He just didn’t need all that drama in his life.”

Hmph...

Photos: NBC/Pacific Coast News

Zoe Kravitz is killing this fashion game.  Get her latest look that'll make you do a double take, plus Terrence J and Jasmine Sanders coupled up inside...

Actress Zoe Kravitz doesn’t waste too much time in between relationships. After calling it quits with Twin Shadow, the award winning actress snatched up a new boyfriend.

The 27-year-old Hollywood actress and her actor boyfriend Karl Glusman cozied up on the carpet at the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them world premiere at Alice Tully Hall inside the Lincoln Center last night. Zoe stars in the upcoming fantasy thriller that’s set to hit theaters November 18th.
 

Zoe has a host of new projects coming down the pipeline, including the Big Little Lies series, TV movie Ascendant, movies Rock That Body and Gemini. Get those coins Zoe!

Another couple hitting the night scene...

After making their red carpet debut as a couple for Halloween, Terrence J and Jasmine Sanders were spotted holding hands as they made their way to NeuHouse in Hollywood. Looks like they're getting more comfortable with putting their relationship on front street. 

Elsewhere in L.A.:

YBF Teen Yara Shahidi, who covers the newest issue of Teen Vogue magazine, stepped out to party it up at CATCH to celebrate the 2017 Golden Globe Award Season, hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle magazine. Our fave YBF teen served up floral fab for the festivities.

Singer/reality star Christina Milian was all smiles as she posed it up in a Rohit & Rahul midi dress. There are rumors that she and Nick Cannon may possibly be trying to get that old thing back. Catch the tea HERE.

Issa Rae, who stars on our fave new show “Insecure,” was also in the mix for the fun.

Moonlight actress Naomie Harris turned heads on the red carpet in a bright yellow dress. By the way, her new film Collateral Beauty with Will Smith hits theaters December 16th. She’ll be hitting the promo trail heavy soon.

Naomie's Moonlight co-star Trevante Rhodes got dapper for the Golden Globe festivities.  

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