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Odell Beckham Jr. Had EVERYONE In The Strip Club Searching For His Lost Pinky Ring + Apollo BLASTS Fiancée’s Ex-Husband With Child Support Receipts

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Odell Beckham Jr. lost a $10,000 pinky ring in the strip club, so he had everyone searching the spot for it. He even offered up a reward. Meanwhile, Apollo Nida is blasting his fiancée’s ex-husband for unpaid child support…with receipts. More inside…

 

New York Giants baller Odell Beckham Jr. was distraught after losing a $10,000 diamond encrusted pinky ring in the strip club this week. The popular wide receiver was dancing it up at Sin City Cabaret in the Bronx when his luxury piece slipped off his finger. 

The 24-year-old, above snapping it up with DJ Prostyle that night, started freaking out that he couldn’t find his ring, so he offered up an unspecified amount of money as a reward to anyone who found it. The club’s staff joined in on the ring hunt, using flashlights to canvas the venue in hopes to find it. Super Bowl hero Von Miller was also in the club, likely helping his friend look for the piece. 

Unfortunately for Odell, it wasn't found and no one turned it in.

Yesterday, reporters asked him about his strip club visit and his lost ring, but he acted as if he had no idea what they were talking about. “I don’t know anything about that,” he said.

Reporters kept probing him about it and he seemed to get a big agitated responding,“Are we at the New York Giants facility, at work?" A reporter said yes and he said,“Alright. That’s what we’re talking about.”

It’s being reported that Odell frequents the strip club, but he didn’t want to admit he was there Thursday night. Maybe he was breaking an NFL pre-game rule. Who knows, they have so many.

Sounds like someone picked that ring up and dipped off with it for a quick come up.

By the way, the Giants take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. 
 

In reality TV news...

 

 

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Apollo Nida is getting on his petty game to defend his new fiancée Sherien Almufti.

Once news surfaced that Apollo got engaged, Sherien’s ex-husband Derrick Copes has been speaking out about his disapproval. While he doesn’t care that Sherien has moved on to a new relationship, he’s pissed she’s taking their 8-year-old daughter with her to see Apollo in prison at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Facility.

Derrick told the media he recently stopped paying $450/month in child support because he’s mad she’s taking their daughter to a prison. He said, “I’m not giving her child support right now because she’s taking my daughter to prison and I have asked her numerous times to stop doing so.”

Well, Sherien must have talked to her future husband about it and now, receipts have surfaced to prove Derrick hasn’t been paying child support for a while!

It appears Derrick didn’t just recently stop paying child support. He allegedly owes more than $8,700 in unpaid support. Apollo (or whomever is controlling his Instagram account—which could likely be Sherien) posted up Derrick’s child support paperwork that shows he’s thousands of dollars in arrears (then deleted):
 

If you do the math, Derrick hasn't paid child support in the last 19 months or so. Damn homie.  

Sherien joined in on dragging her ex-husband, posting a text conversation between herself and a friend about Derrick not paying child support:
 

 

Well there you have it. 

Photos: @prostyle/Apollo’s IG/ Sherien’s IG


Amber Rose & Bash Hang Out Before Date Night With Wiz + Angela Simmons & Kelly Rowland “CATCH” Up In L.A. + Janelle Monae Gets Magical At LAX

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Amber Rose and Bash bring the mommy-son cuteness on a shopping trip. Meanwhile, Angela Simmons and Kelly Rowland step out in L.A. and Janelle Monae jets out of LAX. Pics inside…

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Weekend fun!

Yesterday, Talk show host Amber Rose took her son Bash and a few friends to visit a national museum in L.A.
 

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Mommy and me time!

On Friday, the mother-son duo trekked it to the mall in L.A. for a quick shopping trip and to have some fun in between stores. The budding actress chased after Bash as he ran around trying not to get caught.
 

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Since being eliminated from “Dancing With The Stars,” Amber seems to have her old life back. No more spending hours and hours in a dance studio preparing for a dance routine.

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Earlier this month, Amber came under attack after she posted a video of her son getting his nails and toes painted. She and Wiz Khalifa seem to be on the same page when it comes to raising their son outside of society’s rules on gender roles.

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Speaking of Wiz, the “How To Be A Bad B*tch” author met up with her son’s father/ex-husband later in the day for date night. They hit up Le Jardin Hollywood for some fun.

We all know they have a great co-parenting relationship and friendship. It appeared to be just a friendly night out.

As the former couple made their way to the car, Wiz got his gentleman steez and copped Amber some roses. Cute.

Peep the clip here.
 

Another mom making rounds on the west coast... 

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Reality star Angela Simmons has been in L.A. to guest co-host with the ladies on “The Real” this week. She stepped out to party it up a little at celeb hotspot CATCH. 

Chick has been in overdrive this entire week as she completed her hosting duties and tended to her almost two-month-old baby boy Sutton. Yep, he came along with her on his very first plane ride.

 

 

CaLi NiGhTS

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Feeling this look. 

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The gorgeousness that is Kelly Rowland was also on the scene to party it up. She looked stylish in a oversized sweatshirt dress, brown booties and a Chanel bag.

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Kellz will be joining forces with Solange and Mama Tina in Baton Rouge for the "Love on Louisiana" event going down November 20th to celebrate the city's toughness and resilience. They'll also be raising money to help those affected by the flooding.

Elsewhere...

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WONDALAND honcho Janelle Monae was busying sprinkling her #BlackGirlMagic as she arrived at LAX to jet out of the city.

 

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The YBF singer has been making media rounds to promote the upcoming biographical drama Hidden Figures, also starring Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer.

Hidden Figures: The Album, which features Janelle, will hit stores on December 9th. The movie will hit theaters January 6, 2017.

 

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ICYMI: “Insecure” Star Yvonne Orji Reveals She’s A 32-Year-Old Virgin & Proud Of It

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“Insecure” starlet Yvonne Orji is a 32-year-old virgin and she’s totally comfortable with it. More inside…

If you’re obsessed with HBO’s “Insecure” then you know Yvonne Orji, who plays Molly on the comedy series. She’s Issa Rae’s lawyer bestie who has the most issues when it comes to finding a man, however, her sex life is on one.

But get this, Yvonne is the total opposite from her character on the show. She’s in fact a virgin! Yep, she’s a 32-year-old woman and she has not have sex.  And it's a pretty interesting reason.

The Nigerian YBF actress revealed the news in an interview with Power 105’s "The Breakfast Club" recently.

“I’m a virgin, yeah," she spilled. The radio hosts start probing her about specifics, like if she ever tried anal, oral or if she’s ever masturbated before.  None of th above, apparently.

“I’m a virgin-virgin. I’ve never masturbated before,” she said.

Yvonne said she had plans to have sex when she turned 18-years-old. She picked out the dude she wanted to make that memory with, but when she started college (at the age of 17), she got saved. She met a woman who was really into Christ who was a 26-year-old virgin. As a very competitive person, she said she felt that if this woman could abstain from sex then she could too.

When asked if she’s ashamed about being a virgin, she said she’s totally secure with her decision.

“I’m proud of it. Why not? The same way people know somebody who had a one night stand, you can say that and I can say, ‘No I actually haven’t.’”

So does she want to have sex? “I absolutely do!”

Not mad.

The “Insecure” star shared a funny story that went down while filming a sex scene in episode six. She said Debbie Allen (who directed the episode) stopped that up-against-the-wall-sex-scene between herself and Langston Kerman (who plays Jered) and she had him get behind her (Debbie) and start pumping doggy style. *Grips pearls*

She said Langston was a bit hesitant about getting behind the Hollywood legend, but Debbie nonchalantly said, “Get behind me and just pump! Baby you did this before.” Ha!

After rehearsals, the production crew said they were off beat, so she called Langston up and they ended up having to practice their “groove” in the bathroom.

Later, she talked about her dating life as a virgin, being bullied when she was younger, growing up with a Nigerian mother and more.

Check it below:
 

Be sure to tune in for episodes of "Insecure" on Sunday nights at 10:30PM EST on HBO.

 

Photos: Getty/Yvonne's IG

Tyga Celebrates 27th Birthday With Kylie – Steamy Photoshoot Pics, 60-Carat Bracelet & Shooting Range Fun

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Kylie Jenner is doing it up for her boyfriend Tyga’s 27th birthday. She’s showering him with expensive gifts and showing the world their steamy photos. Get it all inside…

Yesterday was Tyga’s 27th birthday and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner made sure to make it special. Y'all know they always do it big for birthdays. 

On his birthday, the 19-year-old lip kit designer took to Instagram to share a few intimate and steamy flicks from a photoshoot they previously shot.

A topless Kylie straddles Tyga in the flicks which she captioned, "Happy Birthday baby."

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In the second photo, the couple is all smiles while hugging each other that she captioned, "Irreplaceable":

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We guess.  It also looks like this is a shoot Kylie is using for her new Shop Kylie lingerie collection.

The couple flew to Arizona for the birthday festivities, which included a wild ride on the world’s largest montser truck, a trip to the gun range and a private dinner with their friends (above):

 

 

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On SnapChat, Kylie had fun playing with Tyga's customized "Happy Birthday" filter that features a cartoon version of them.  

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After T-Raww gifted Kylie a $200,000 Mercedes Benz Bentley truck for her 19th birthday, the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star copped her man some brand new bling. She iced out his wrist with a 60-carat diamond bracelet:

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Must be nice! 

 

Days earlier, Kylie threw a surprise party at home and Tyga's son King Cairo (who was super excited) joined in on the fun. Peep the clip:

 

happy early birthday @kinggoldchains

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Happy Birthday Tyga.

 

Photos: Kylie's IG & Snap

REALLY GIRL? Young M.A. KICKS Fan Out Of Concert For NOT Having Her Phone Out, Blames It On The Henny

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Young M.A. popped off on a fan during a concert when she noticed she didn’t have her phone out. Really girl? At another show, the rapper apologized and blamed it on drinking too much Hennessy. Get it all inside…

 

Newcomer Young M.A. seems to be a bit full of herself.

The Brooklyn rapper snapped on a fan when she noticed she didn’t have her phone out to record or snap pics of her while she performed her hit single “Ooouu.”

During her set, she demands everyone in the audience to pull out their phones to record. Apparently, one fan didn’t have her phone (or she didn’t pull it out fast enough) and Young M.A. decided to go in.

“Where your phone at? Why is your phone not on? If you in the front, you better have your phone out or you are going to the back. You been touching on me all night, where is your phone?,” she asked

After asking her several times about her phone, the fan tried to get up on stage. That wasn’t going to happen. M.A. then kicked her out of the concert!

“You gotta get down. She gotta get out of here.”

Seriously? The young lady couldn't just enjoy the experience instead of trying to get a pic or video with her phone?

Check it:

 

 

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At her next show, Young M.A. issued an apology for kicking the fan out, blaming her actions on drinking too much Hennessy.

“I f*cked up," she said. "I was yelling at this girl who didn’t have her phone, right. I was f*cked up. I was off the Henny. I just want to send my apologies to that girl.”

Peep the clip: 

 

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Humble yourself grasshopper. 

 

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MAJOR PARTY ALERT! DJ Khaled Throws Star-Studded B’Day Bash In L.A. – Nicki Minaj & Meek, Mariah Carey, Nas, Future & More Celebrate

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Major pary alert! DJ Khaled rounded up all of his celebrity friends to celebrate his 41st birthday. Go inside for party pics of Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill, Mairah Carey, Nas, Future, Karrueche and tons others inside…

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One of the hardest working men in the music industry took some time off to live it up for his 41st birthday. While his birthday isn’t until November 26th, Khaled threw a star-studded birthday bash at CATCH last night before the Thanksgiving holiday. Not only was he celebrating his birthday, he was also in "turn up" mode for his album MAJOR KEY going gold and the upcoming release of his new book, "The Keys."

EVERYONE came out. Literally all of his music industry friends were there to help the superproducer/new dad celebrate another year on this earth. Before heading inside, the SnapChat King was busy snapping videos of his “fan love” experiences outside of the venue.

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Serving up coupledom vibes, Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend Meek Mill were on the scene. Yep, they're surprisingly still going strong despite constant breakup rumors. 

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The “Anaconda” raptress whipped out her pink and green trimmed fur coat, a pink and green Gucci sweater all styled with a pink Chanel bag.

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Jetting from NYC, “Claws” star Karrueche touched down in time to party it up with Khaled and friends.

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Kae seemed to be in good spirits as she was all smiles while heading inside with her crew.

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Sideboob alert!

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On the fashion front, the budding actress rocked a deep plunging white shirt, a gold mini skirt and nude thigh high heels topped with an army green patch embellished jacket.

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Mariah Carey turned to DJ Khaled for some fun after breaking up with her ex billionaire fiancé James Packer. So, it was no surprise that she stepped out for the birthday bash.

For the outing, MiMi squeezed into a camo mini dress, black stockings and black platform Christian Louboutin heels. She was spotted signing autographs for fans before she headed inside.
 

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By the way, details of Mariah and her ex-husband Nick Cannon’s divorce settlement surfaced. Get those details HERE.

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Rapper Big Sean, sans girlfriend Jhene Aiko, made sure he didn't miss the epic bash. 

More pics from Khaled’s birthday bash, including Nas, Future (who also celebrated a birthday), Timbaland, L.A. Reid, will.i.am. and more:  

 

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Since Future was also celebrating his birthday, Khaled gifted him with a Rolex Sky dweller. Must be nice! Check it:

 

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BONUS:

 

 

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Khaled linked up with Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Future and August Alsina to reverse for his recently announced American Music Award performance. The show is set to air live tonight at 8pm EST on ABC.

 

Photos: FameFlynet/INF/Pacific Coast News/Khaled's IG

SPOTTED: Ginuwine Back On The Scene After Nudie-Gate

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Ginuwine steps out in public for the first time since his alleged nudes leaked on the Internet. Check out other flicks of what your faves are up to this weekend inside….

R&B crooner Ginuwine isn’t letting his recent "alleged" nude pic leak situation keep him locked up inside.

The “Pony” singer hit the carpet before hosting the Las Vegas Soul Festival after party at Vanity nightclub last night.

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Ginuwine has been on everyone’s radar since pics surfaced online of what’s alleged to be his “pony.” He didn’t confirm or deny if the shots are of his man parts, but he did subliminally address the situation. Either way, everyone lost their collective mind over the NSFW pics. In case you missed it, or just need a refresher (we see you), check them out HERE.

Take a peek through our gallery below to see what Ginuwine’s former band mate Tank, Amber Rose, Fabolous and more are up to this #YBFWeekend.

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Kanye West Promotes Clothes After Getting Dragged For Calling Out Beyoncé (Again), Jay Z + He Makes Up With Kid Cudi, Storms Off Stage

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All day folks have been dragging Kanye West -- with a trending hashtag and everything -- about his behavior at last night's show. And this time, the Beyhive's ears perked up. Full story -- and how he's taking advantage of all the publicity he likely intentionally generated -- inside...

UPDATE: Sacramento concertgoers can now get a refund for last night's show.

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Kanye West stormed out on his Sacramento audience last night after barely 30 minutes and not even 3 songs. But first, he had another rant for the masses.  While on his floating stage at the Golden 1 Center, he blasted his "big sis" Beyoncé for playing politics in order to get an MTV Video Music Award saying:

“Beyoncé, I was hurt because I heard that you said you wouldn’t perform unless you won Video of the Year over me and over ‘Hotline Bling,’” he told the crowd.

“Not trying to diss Beyoncé. She is great. Taylor Swift is great. We are all great people. We are all people. But sometimes we be playing the politics too much and forgetting who we are just to win. F**k winning. F**k looking cool. F**k being cool,” he continued.

Of course, he had something to say about Jay too:

"Jay Z, I know you got killas. Please don't send them at my head. Just call me—talk to me like I man."

 

Will Jay please call this man?  He's clearly really wants him to.

 

He brought out Kid Cudi for an emotional makeup session after he dissed him about a week ago.  Tears seemingly occured:

 

 

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'Ye went off about many other things. He said "f*ck radio" for repeatedly playing the same songs, like specifically Drake & Khaled's "For Free," and not playing "real sh*t".

 

He also demanded the crowd to cheer and clap for every name he mentioned, whether the crowd knew them or not, when talking about the "realest people in the game."

Then, he ditched his own audience after barely 3 songs. He said:

"I'm here to change things. I have the vision. And things can only change when people recognize their falsehoods."

Oh. Sounds familiar. Check out 17 minutes worth of his rant, if you'd like. He accused the press of racist passive aggressiveness, then dropped the mic saying "the show is over":

His usually overly loyal fans surprisingly flipped on him, and the "F*ck you" chants began:

And they took to their social media (along with the trending #KanyeIsOverParty hashtag on Twitter this morning):

Now, he's posting to his Instagram (which he rarely ever does) pics of his collection of clothing and shoes that he's seemingly promoting. Rants and PR stunts from Mr. West almost always mean he's gearing up to sell something. So, get ready for Yeezy menswear:

 

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Kanye West Tells His Vision For The World To SURFACE Magazine, Hip Hop Legends Respond To His Trump Praise

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Just in time for all his controversy today, Kanye West is covering Surface magazine and dishing his vision to "make the world more beautiful."  Plus, the hip hop heads are responding to his vocal support of Trump....

Kanye is the cover subject of the Dec./Jan. art issue of Surface.  He opens his world to editor-in-chief Spencer Bailey via an in-depth interview that went down a month ago, in between his shows in Winnipeg and Edmonton.

He filmed a 30-minute conversation where he dishes on his visions and why he refuses to compromise.  Before that's unveiled at 10p tonight, here's a few highlights:

    • On education: “People across the world just lack opportunities, period. I feel a responsibility because of my parents. They’re activists and were in the world-changing business. Any extra goodwill or good skills I’ve gained I learned from them, and take along on my Legend of Zelda role-playing path in life. Life’s like a RPG [role-playing game]. When you roll the dice, you’ve got three guys with you, and then you meet someone else, and then another person gives you information. That’s how I met [designer and dealer] Axel Vervoordt—and I don’t have to explain who that is; [you] can get it off of Google.”

    • On the rising value of young talent: “Those are the people who can make the change. And will. It’s not can; it’s will. You have to will things into fruition. I think that in our time, our civilization, we can get to a place where … [Pauses] When you say way overly optimistic things, they just get attacked.”

  • On the interview: “Maybe this will be an eloquent interview. It’s a 50/50 chance
    every time I open my mouth.”

 

He may have shouted out Q-Tip and other legends who he says are "the realest," but not every hip hop legend is here for his antics. Talib Kweli made a public appeal for him to get his ish together:

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) November 20, 2016

Chuck D said:

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) November 20, 2016

 

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT: ALBERT WATSON

 

Keke Palmer, Tinashe & Kat Graham Bring The Retro Vibes To The 2016 AMAs

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This year’s American Music Awards had the ladies opting for some throwback pieces. Go inside to see Keke Palmer, Tinashe, Kat Graham and more…

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Skin and fur coats!  Somebody's been feeling the Lil Kim 90's vibes.

“Scream Queens” star Keke Palmer showed some skin as she struck a pose on the red carpet for the 2016 AMAs held at the Microsoft Theater. She rocked a barely there silver crop top and matching skirt by Natalia Fedner topped with a pink fur coat and retro shades.

The YBF actress/singer took time from filming her new independent film PIMP to show off for her kidz.

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Yes, body!

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We're definitely feeling it.

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Singer Tinashe was tapped to co-host the E! red carpet.  Before getting to her duties, she posed it up in a flowy, vintage look. The R&B diva, who stars in Britney Spearsnewest video Slumber Party, pulled off this flowy Michael Costello look before chatting it up with celebs in attendance.

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Singer/actress Kat Graham was all about 70s vibes in her disco look. On the carpet, she said she chose an outfit that would reflect the 70s vibes her upcoming album will deliver.

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No nerves here! Comedian Jay Pharoah hit the carpet before he kicks off co-hosting the show alongside model Gigi Hadid.

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Ty Dolla $Sign, who stays on a feature, also stepped out for the show.

 

Photos: Getty

Ciara Brings Baby Bump Slayage In Stéphane Rolland At 2016 AMAs

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Hot mama!  Ciara dressed up her baby bump for tonight's 2016 AMAs.  Get into her gorgeous look...

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Singer & Revlon spokeswoman Ciara traded in her Keds (she's a spokeswoman for that brand too) for a Stéphane Rolland black & white ruffled high-low gown and sky high heels as she hit the red carpet at the Microsoft theater in L.A. tonight. 

The AMAs presenter told E!'s Jason Kennedy that she's just now starting to feel normal again, but it's been a rough first trimester with her second baby.  Chick also wasn't shy about dishing on why:

"I'm feeling great, I've finally gotten to a place where I feel almost normal.  It was a bit of, I don't want to throw up but I don't feel regular, for awhile. That's almost worse, you'd rather just throw up and get it done! But I'm feeling good and I'm happy to be here tonight."

CiCi revealed her cure to the all-the-time sickness is staying on her hustle and constantly working. 

"You've gotta push through it and be strong.  I think when I'm working I don't feel anything at all. I was just dancing in New York and I didn't even feel like there was a baby in my stomach. But then when I get home and I sit down and have a good meal, I'm like...oh."

As for her pregnancy cravings...water!  That would be her pregnancy craving, right?

"Water with lemon has been my thing," said the singer. "I have moments where I drink water with no lemon and again I'm like...oh. I'm trying to find my rhythm. I also love huevos rancheros in the morning right now, and Acai bowls. I love to eat and I enjoy it and I take advantage of it when I'm carrying."

When she was asked about her Seahawks QB hubby Russell Wilson who is playing tonight, she said:

"I’m not sure of the exact score right now but last I checked my baby scored his first receiving touchdown."

Always reppin' for her man.  Gotta love it!
 

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Gorge.

 

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Taraji P. Henson Sexes Up The AMAs Red Carpet In The Simplest Way

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Taraji P. Henson went the easy, breezy, sexy route for her AMAs red carpet look, and she nailed it.  Get it all inside...

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Taraji P. Henson popped up at tonight's American Music Awards for her first AMAs experience.  She was on hand to present alongside her Hidden Figures co-stars Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer, and she nailed her red carpet look.

She was dressed in a simple Celine oversized button down shirt, a sexy black lace bra and gold Jimmy Choo sandals.

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And we can't forget this Rapunzel ponytail vibe she served up as well.

While chatting with E! News on the carpet, she said about her look:

"I’m really just a Barbie for my team and I just let them dress me."

The "Empire" star also told the AMAs red carpet hosts about starring in the upcoming Hidden Figures movie:

“It was amazing to have such a camaraderie with women.  We need this story and we need it now.  We have a message and we come in peace, y’all.  These figures will be hidden no more.”

As for the music she's currently obsessed with:

“Right now, it’s Tribe Called Quest and Solange.  I can’t stop playing those two.  They’re in heavy rotation.”

Ugh, we love her so much for this.

 

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Fab!

 

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Drake Channels Taylor Swift In New Apple Music Commercial, AND He Copped His First AMAs

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Drake just revealed the reason he and Taylor Swift have been going out together lately.  Plus, he copped his first two American Music Awards tonight.  Deets inside...

Drake's brand Apple commercial has everybody talking.  The Apple Music surrogate dropped his brand new Apple commercial and it's the same vibe as Taylor Swift's Apple Music commercial where she busted her face on the treadmill while singing and working out to "Hotline Bling."

Drake returned the favor, and pushed some weights in the gym to Taylor's "Bad Blood."  It didn't end well. 

The More Life rapper unveiled the commercial during tonight's AMAs.  Check it:

 

Ha!  So that explains why the two have been hanging out a bit lately. Nothing to see here, just publicity moves....

Meanwhile, Drake was on stage tonight at the Microsoft Theater in L.A. accepting two AMAs, his first ones ever.

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He won for Best Rap/Hip Hop album of the year for Views from the 6 and Best Rap Artist.  Oh, and he put other folks on notice who have his name in their mouth:

 

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LACE, STRIPES & HIGH SLITS: How Teyana Taylor, Chrissy Teigen, Janelle Monae & More Slayed The 2016 AMAs Red Carpet

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Flossin’ on ‘em! Teyana Taylor, Chrissy Teigen, and Janelle Monae brought all the lace, stripes and high slits on the carpet at the AMAs. Go inside to peep their looks and more…

 

 

G.O.O.D. Music artist Teyana Taylor came to slay. The hot mom worked a black lace off-the-shoulder Steven Khalil gown that she pulled off perfectly.  But it may have been a little hard to walk in.

 

Kill it! 

The singer was tapped to present an award. And while on stage, chick almost fell and hilariously played it off.  She also said she could hardly read the teleprompter because she didn’t have on her glasses, but she made it work.

Lordt! Model/chef Chrissy Teigen got leggy in a black high slit black long sleeve gown with the back cut-out. One wrong gust of wind and all her lady parts would have made an appearance. 

Chrissy's husband John Legend joined her on the carpet to make sure she was looking her absolute best. Inside, Chrissy introduced her husband before he performed his new single "Love Me Now."  

Find out what John thinks about Chrissy saying she would be a surrogate for her bestie Kim Kardashian below: 

 

WONDALAND honcho Janelle Monae hit the carpet in her usual black and white, opting for stripes on stripes. The singer will be starring opposite Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer in the upcoming biographical drama Hidden Figures. All three ladies hit the stage to present an award tonight.

Hidden Figures hits theaters January 6, 2017.

DJ Khaled is still in birthday mode before he turns 41 this week. After celebrating his birthday in L.A. with a star-studded bash last night, the producer hit the carpet for the music award festivities.

 

The new dad brought his fiancée and mother to his newborn baby boy, Nicole, and his homie Rick Ross (who hit the stage with Khaled) on the carpet.  Ricky rocked a shirt with his new album title Rather You Than Me.

In a red carpet interview, the two chatted about Khaled’s new book “The Keys”. Check it below:

 

Work.  “Window Warriors” host Garcelle Beauvais was all about animal prints in a body hugging bodycon on the carpet.

 

TV personality Rocsi Diaz styled in a sexy teal wrap mini dress (that only set her back $89) before hitting the carpet to interview celebs.

 

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2016 AMAs: Nicki Minaj Gets Raunchy For “Side To Side” Performance With Ariana Grande + Khaled & Co. Rock Out To "Do You Mind"

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Leave it to Nicki Minaj to get a little nasty. Go inside to peep her joint performance with Ariana Grande to their joint track “Side to Side" and later hitting the stage with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, August Alsina (and his ponytail), Future...

Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande teamed up to perform their joint track “Side to Side” (their 3rd song together) at the 2016 AMAs. And Nick

With a rain forest backdrop, the Young Money rapper emerges seated in a straw chair as her backup dancers shake their derrieres in the air. As Nicki spit her raunchy lyrics, chick turned up the sex factor and went spread eagle with her legs all in the air. Oh Nicki….

 

We been here ALL NIGHT!!!!! #AMA's

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Peep the performance below:
 

Later in the show…

Major performance alert!

Still riding high from his birthday festivities, DJ Khaled took center stage with his homies for their performance debut of their joint track “Do You Mind," a cut off his album Major Key. 

Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, August Alsina, and Future joined the new dad on stage with a starry night backdrop to spit their verses. August and this ponytail bun…even his whole ensemble had us like…Oh.
 

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PLOT TWIST: Kanye West Cancelled His Sunday Night Show In Inglewood

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After an eventful day of getting dragged for his behavior at Saturday night's show in Sacramento, Kanye West cancelled Sunday night's Saint Pablo make-up show in Inglewood.  Deets inside...

Ticketmaster refunded Sacramento concertgoers after Kanye cut his Saint Pablo show short and ran off stage.  The company put out an alert saying, “We understand that last night’s show was cut short,” and proceeded to promise them refunds. The venue confirmed via Twitter.

A fan from Sacramento, told CNN, “He’s very ignorant. People in our city work hard for our money and for him just to do that was disrespectful. Not only did he perform two songs he was also an hour and a half late.”

Now, Ticketmaster has alerted fans in Inglewood that the concert at The Forum the following day, Sunday, was cancelled a few hours before it was slated to start.  They also promised those fans a refund as well.

As for the reason, it's not known.  But based on his latest behavior and emotional rants, it could be anything.  Some sources say he needed to take a break to handle some "personal issues."

Interestingly, Kanye posted several pics of a new clothing collection to his Instagram today.

 

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AMAs: Kendrick, The Weeknd & More Perform + Jay Pharoah & GiGi Hadid's Cringe-Worthy Hosting + Prince's Family Comes Together

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The AMAs have come and gone, but there's a few things to discuss.  Recap inside...

 

Hosts Jay Pharaoh and GiGi Hadid had some cringe-worthy moments, namely the impressions and that You Name it Challenge.  The model is currently getting dragged on twitter for doing her Melania Trump Eastern European accent, and folks are saying it was racist.

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Prince's family put their bickering aside to come together to accept the Best Soundtrack award for Purple Rain on his behalf.  His sister Tyka gave a heartfelt acceptance speech.

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And Kendrick Lamar rocked the stage with Maroon 5 for their track "Don't Wanna Know."

Videos below:

Kendrick and Maroon 5:

 

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Gigi, her Melania Trump impression, Jay Pharaoh, and their #YouNameIt ish:

 

Tyka Nelson:

The Weeknd:

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Now why did Jason Derulo go and jump in this fight?! Police and their weapons got involved and drama ensued.  VIDEO

 

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It’s Going DOWN On The Set Of Netflix's “The Defenders” – Mike Colter & Rosario Dawson Go In With A Passionate Kiss

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Well it looks like Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson) will continue their love fest on the upcoming Netflix miniseries “The Defenders.” Peep production pics from the set inside…

 

It may be cold outside, but Mike Colter and Rosario Dawson are heating this thing all the way up.

It appears Mike, who plays superhero Luke Cage, and Rosario, who plays his love interest/nurse Claire Temple, will be bringing their romance to the upcoming Netflix miniseries “The Defenders.”

On Friday, the YBF stars were spotted shooting scenes for the show where the two embraced each other in a passionate kiss. We’re here for it. On the show, Luke and Claire really seem to be digging each other and we’re actually rooting for their romance.
 

But, Luke doesn’t seem to be a one-woman type of guy. He also seems to have a thing for Misty Knight (played by Simone Missick): 

Yep, Misty will also be in "The Defenders." 

In Marvel’s new miniseries, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil and Iron Fist will join forces to form “The Defenders” as they try to save New York City. We hear they won’t get along due to their egos, but they’ll eventually come together for the greater good.  

 

“The Defenders” is expected to be released on Netflix in 2017. We’ll be watching! 

 

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YOU WILL DEAL: Pastor Desiree Allen Will NOT Be Run Out The Pulpit For Being Pregnant & Unwed

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Pastor Desiree Allen leads a church, she’s pregnant and…she’s not married. Taboo? Some would say. But, she’s not going to let “THE church” run her out of the pulpit. Find out why inside…

When it comes to unmarried pregnant women in the church, it’s almost like the congregation loses its collective mind. The judgment when it comes to “certain” -- and by certain we mean public, because we all know everybody everywhere is a sinner.  Some more than others....mmhmm.

So, imagine what the “holy rollers” thought when Pastor Desiree Allen, who leads the highly attended First Corinthian Baptist Church in NYC as the Pastor of Arts & Spiritual Formation, revealed she was pregnant…and unwed.

There’s a double standard when it comes to sex outside of marriage. Male pastors can get a woman pregnant -- even if he's married and has children outside his marriage -- and still preach in the pulpit on Sunday mornings as if everything is perfect. But when it comes to a woman, they are often looked down upon and shamed for having sex outside of marriage.

Despite what anyone says, Pastor Allen, who’s engaged, says she will not be shunned out of the pulpit. She’s embracing the gift she has been given whether you like it or not.

In a post on her personal website Not Cinderella, she says:

“After the initial shock was joy. Yet, underneath something else was lingering. Anger? No. Disappointment? No. It was pure and utter dread. Not at being pregnant. Not at whether or not I would be a good mother. What had my stomach turning, other than nausea, was me being pregnant AND a pastor. Let’s face it. The church has not had a good track record of accepting unmarried women who got pregnant. If you’ve been in church for any period of time you’ve heard or witnessed the aftermath. Shunning, slut shaming, being sat down from your position, having to go up in front of the church and confess your sin, etc. etc. No one can be naïve enough to say this type of stuff doesn’t happen in church. An ugly truth is people in church leadership have sex outside of marriage, affairs, do drugs, drink, so on and so forth. Generally, these are not considered acceptable acts. BUT I have seen many churches turn a blind eye to this behavior, because it can be hidden. Don’t ask. Don’t tell. To be pregnant is a very visible indication of a private act and for some reason provides people with more of a need to respond.”

 

Pastor Allen came to the realization that she will NOT carry other people’s opinions on her shoulders and that she will not let others make her feel ashamed for something she was excited about.

“I realized I had some baggage and I wanted to deal with this pregnancy on my own terms regardless of how people felt or responded. In those first few months I decided I couldn’t carry the weight of others’ opinions and judgments including my own. I also had to confront the ways in which I judged others based on their decisions and actions. I decided I was going to walk with my head held high, because I was proud and excited to be pregnant.”

She added,

“Well, I wasn’t sorry or ashamed. Shame and happiness cannot reside in the same place. I decided to only surround myself with those who had positive energy. I knew there would be rough days, but I also knew the good would outweigh the bad. So when the first comment was made about my pregnancy being an abomination I wasn’t bothered, because it wasn’t MY truth. Plus who uses abomination anyway? Can we say antiquated?”

She talked about how she witnessed so many women get shunned from the church for being pregnant and unmarried and wondered, if they had support from the very place one SHOULD get support, how much of a difference it would have made.

“I had a choice on how to define my own happy and write my own story. I thought about the women who were belittled in their churches for being pregnant. The women who felt abortion was a better option than humiliation. The girl or young women of a pastor forced into abortion, because the family couldn’t handle the shame. The woman who left the church permanently because the members couldn’t accept her child. The woman who watched the same people who loved her each Sunday avoid her like a plague. The woman who would give up everything to be pregnant regardless of the circumstances and still finds her womb bare. So many women who may have made a different choice if they understood the power they had. If someone had told them, it was ok to make the best choice for them ignoring the outside voices. It would get better. They could outlive this. I understood what some people thought, what some scriptures said, but also the validity of my own experience.”

Pastor Allen shares she decided to reveal her pregnancy to her church staff when she was three months along, and surprisingly, they showered her with support. She says after sharing the news she felt empowered and free to enjoy her pregnancy.

 

Now, she says she’s not going anywhere. She’s going preach in that pulpit until she can “no longer waddle on the stage.”

She concluded,

"So no, I cannot carry your weight about MY situation. Whoever you are. I have my own beautiful, amazing and miraculous weight to carry for the next few months and a lifetime."

Well good for her! What are your thoughts on a pregnant, unwed woman preaching in the pulpit? Speak on it in the comments!

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Taraji P. Henson & Naomie Harris Talk Race Struggles In Hollywood & More For THR’s Actress Roundtable

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Taraji P. Henson and Naomie Harris sit down with The Hollywood Reporter for their annual Actress Roundtable where they discuss the struggles black actors face in Hollywood and how they prepared for their new roles in Hidden Figures and Moonlight. Get the highlights inside….

Taraji P. Henson and Naomie Harris land the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s newest issue to celebrate their annual Actress Roundtable discussion. Actresses Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Amy Adams, Annette Bening, and Isabelle Huppert join the YBF leading ladies for a candid discussion about present-day Hollywood.

As Tinseltown works on being more inclusive and sharing more diverse stories, or at least tries to appear to be working on it, there’s still work to be done. But Taraji prefers to look at it differently, peering through a more optimistic viewpoint. She says she tries not to look at the injustices in Hollywood as just a race issue and that she would rather tackle issues in Hollywood with her work ethic.

She tells THR:

“It's always hard. I have white friends, blond hair, blue eyes, who ain't worked in five years. Have we seen enough representation of African-American stories? No. But has Hollywood been horrible to me? No. I've worked. Did I get paid what I deserve? That is the question we should be talking about. But I can't take that on because I have worked and I've seen my career do this. So I never wallow in the muck and say, "Oh, it's hard." That's a given. I can't take this skin off. We know what the deal is. You understand? So I'm not going to make it an issue. I'm going to work my ass off and hopefully the work that I'm doing will change things, will make it better for the next one coming behind me. You let me in, give me an inch, I'll take a mile. I've come a long way. I mean, look at me now. I'm on a hit show, I just produced my own variety show for Christmas, and I watch TV and I go, "Wow, they're saying, 'Taraji.' Not ‘Taraji P. Henson,’ but ‘Taraji's White Hot Holiday.’ (Laughs.) See, I'm white, really. I'm not black!”

The 46-year-old actress, who stars in the biographical drama Hidden Figures, reveals the fears of telling the story of someone still alive today and how she always kept mathematician Katherine Johnson in the back of her mind when she was working on the project.

“It's scary when they're so alive and their family is still alive,” Taraji said. “It's a big pressure, because you want to get it right. And that's all I cared about. Can we just make sure Katherine [Johnson, now 98] is happy? This is her story. We are riding on her shoulders right now. And I owe her the truth and all of me. I got to sit with her and started studying her mannerisms, and I asked her a lot of questions. What I did find that was parallel in our lives was math, which I hated. I was not wired that way. And I think it was because as girls we were told math and science was for boys, so I guess I believed that.”

Peep a clip of her discussion below:

 

British beauty Naomie Harris opens up about why she was hesitant to play a crack addict in the film Moonlight, revealing she never really wanted to play a character that portrayed black women in a bad way.

 

“I was, because I grew up with very strong, intelligent, powerful women, and I don't feel as though they are reflected enough. So I made it my mission that I was going to make my choices based on portraying positive images of women in general and black women in particular. And I didn't feel a crack addict fit into that. But then [director] Barry Jenkins asked me to play his mum, basically, and I thought, 'Here's someone who is emotionally invested in ensuring that this character is given her full complexity and her full humanity.'"

We’d like to note, Naomie shot all of her scenes for the film in THREE days due to issues with her visa.

Check out a clip from her conversation below:

Tune in to the full roundtable when it airs on Sundance TV January 29, 2017.

 

Photos: Austin Hargrave via THR

 

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