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Cowboys Baller Ezekiel Elliott CONFIRMS He’s OK After Car Crash + Meek Mill Busts His A** On Icy Steps…And It Was Caught On Video

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NFLer Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a car crash, but he says he’s good! Get the latest, plus check out the hilarious video of Meek Mill busting his a** on icy steps inside…

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Dallas Cowboys fans calm down! One of the new star players on the team is fine.

It’s a crucial time for the Cowboys as they’re gearing up to play their first playoff game of the season against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. So, hearing one of the star players was involved in an accident surely had Cowboys fans losing their minds.

The rookie running back was headed to work Wednesday morning when he was involved in a minor car crash near the Cowboys practice facility in Frisco, TX. Eyewitnesses tell TMZ the NFLer rear-ended his “black GMC truck” into a black BMW. Check out pics from the scene here.

The Frisco Police Department confirmed the running back was in a minor crash and made note there were no injuries."Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor vehicle crash this morning in the area of Dallas Parkway and Gaylord Parkway,” Frisco PD told the site. "There were no injuries sustained as a result of the minor crash." Thank goodness!

Ezekiel also took to Twitter to assure everyone the crash wasn’t that big of a deal and that he’s fine:

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Cowboys fans rejoice! 

In "when rappers take a L" news...

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Poor Meek Mill!

The MMG rapper keeps taking L’s, but at least he can laugh at this one.

Meek, who recently broke up with Nicki Minaj, posted up a video on Instagram that shows him trekking down a set of icy stairs as he walks out of his mother’s house. Unfortunately, he lost his footing and took a mean tumble down the steps and fell into the bushes. He then jumped up and started running. He joked that he thought a ghost pushed him. Ha!

Check it below:

 

Damn homie.

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OH? The Weeknd & Selena Gomez CONFIRM Coupledom Status With Kisses (PICS) + Fetty Wap’s Ex-Alexis Sky Says She Did NOT Leak Sex Tape

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The Weeknd moves pretty fast. He already has a new chick and it just so happens to be Selena Gomez. And there are pics to prove it. Check ‘em out inside and get the latest on Fetty Wap’s sex tape with his ex Alexis Sky inside…

Just a few months after calling it quits with model Bella Hadid, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) already has a new chick on his arm. The R&B crooner has scooped up singer Selena Gomez and they’re now a couple. Dude moves on quick doesn’t he?

The new lovebirds were spotted all over each other as they exited L.A.’s Giorgio Balidi Tuesday evening. In the flicks, we see Selena plant a kiss on The Weeknd’s check and in another they share a passionate kiss on the lips:

 

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Apparently, the two connected as Selena worked on getting her life back on track, following his breakup with Bella. A source tells E! News wanted to keep their coupledom status a secret at first, but then decided they didn’t care if everyone knew about them. The new romance comes on the heels of Selena leaving the limelight to seek treatment for depression and other side effects from her chronic illness, lupus.

The source said, “Selena was focusing on getting herself back together and Abel was just getting out of a relationship, plus putting out his new album. Abel and Bella also were on and off towards the end of their relationship, so getting into something brand new was not what Abel was looking for.” Hmph.

The source added, “They recently started talking before the holidays, but she has always been on his radar before. They are on the same level of expectations and think the other is really fun. They are taking things slow and getting to know each other.”

With everything Selena has going on, one has to wonder if she’s stable enough for a new relationship. Depression is no joke.

We have to admit, we didn't see this one coming.

In other news...

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The Fetty Wap sex tape saga continues.

Yesterday, we told you the “Trap Queen” rapper had fired off cease and desist letters to Fetty’s ex-girlfriend Alexis Sky and several media outlets. But, Alexis claims she’s not the one who leaked the sex tape and has lawyered up to fight.

Alexis had her lawyer draw up a cease and desist letter to Fetty’s team with claims that she had nothing to do with the leaked tape. In fact, she’s “emotionally devastated by the unauthorized release” of such personal and private images of her. In her letter, she the letter was most likely "released by someone gaining access to the materials through him, with or without his knowledge."  You can check out the full letter here.

So yeah, she’s blaming you Fetty!

Alexis got on the phone with Power 105's “The Breakfast Club” to clear the air, confirming she had nothing to do with the release of the tape. She also points out that Fetty has plenty of sex tapes with several other chicks. Oh?

Take a listen below:

Interesting.

Photos: Getty/Alexis' IG

“Empire” Gets The Greenlight For Season 4! + YBF Celebs Get Back To Work At TCA Panel After Golden Globes

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“Empire” just got renewed for season 4. Deets on the Lyons’ return, plus YBF celebs back to work for the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour following the Golden Globes. More inside…

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“Empire” fans rejoice!

The hit FOX series just got the greenlight for season 4 that was announced at the 2017 Winter TCA Press Tour today. Luscious, Cookie and the Lyon Family will be back for another season of drama, music and salacious scandals.

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Say what you want about “Empire,” the show is still pulling in good viewership with a reported 7.5 million viewers for its fall finale. Not only that, the hip hopera is TV’s No. 1 broadcast drama and it has held that title for the last three seasons.

Congrats!

"Empire" returns on Wednesday, March 22nd on FOX.

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Your fave YBF celebs are getting back to work following the Golden Globes.

Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross was front and center at Disney-ABC Television group Winter TCA Press Tour held at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California yesterday.

The 44-year-old actress is fresh from a historical win at this year’s Golden Globes after winning the Best Actress in a TV Comedy/Musical for her role in “black•ish." Tracee is the first black woman to win in the category since Debbie Allen took home the honor 34 years ago. What a way to kick off 2017!

 

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Joining the YBF actress on the carpet, “black•ish” stars Anthony Anderson and Lawrence Fishburne along with ABC Entertainment Group president Channing Dungey.

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Suited and booted! In between filming “black•ish” scenes, Anthony Anderson, who was up for Golden Globe this year, hosts ABC’s game show “To Tell The Truth” that recently kicked off a new season.

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Last year, Anthony’s mom Doris Hancox (above) was the show’s scorekeeper, but she has a new job this year. She’s the voice of the people at home where she asks all the questions fans write in.

On a TCA panel...

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Before “Scandal” makes its highly anticipated return, the cast participated on a panel to chat about the upcoming season, set to premiere January 26th. It was originally scheduled to premiere January 19th, but got pushed back a week for coverage on the president-elect.

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Seated on stage, new mom again and Golden Globe nominee Kerry Washington (rocking a Prabal Gurung dress and Gianvito Rossi shoes), Joe Morton, Bellamy Young, Tony Goldwyn, Scott Foley, Joshua Malina, Darby Stanchfield and executive producer Betsy Beers chatted with the press about what fans can expect for the new season.

During the panel, “Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes (not pictured) dismissed any notions that the new season has anything to do with president-elect Donald Trump although the presidential candidates on the show share some similarities. She said,“These candidates don’t equate, so I don’t think you can correlate the two. If that had been the goal I would have waited until after the election” to begin producing Season 6. By election night, Shonda and her team of writers had already written five episodes.

However, fans can expect this season to be nothing like the others.

“It’s very different than any season we’ve had," Shonda said. "We can’t judge it against what we’ve one before, or in terms of what’s going on now.”

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Regina King, who was nominated for a Golden Globe last year and won back-to-back EMMYs, hits the panel with the “American Crime” cast to dish on season 3.

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This season, the anthology series will explore American labor issues, including immigration and modern-day indentured servitude. Regina is set to play Kimara Walters, a single social worker in her 40s who wants to help people in need. Not only that, she urns to have a baby of her own.

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YBF actor Michael K. Williams was in the mix to chat about his new ABC series “When We Rise.” It’s an eight-hour miniseries about the gay rights movement that will feature Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell and more as guest stars.

According to Deadline:

Williams will play African American Community Organizer Ken Jones. Aquino is transgender activist Cecilia Chung. Goldberg is Pat Norman, the first openly gay employee of the San Francisco Health Department, O’Donnell plays Del Martin, co-founder of the first Lesbian organization in the country, O’Hare is Jim Foster, openly gay Democratic party organizer, and Pierce will play Dr. Jones, Cleve’s father.

A much needed series during Trump's reign as president.

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Michael planted a wet one on his “When We Rise” co-star Rachel Griffiths’ cheek during the TCA presentation.

“When We Rise” premieres February 27th on ABC.

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Laurence Fishburne’s wife Gina Torres made her way on stage to talk about her role in Shonda Rhimes’ “The Catch.” By the way, she’s also gearing up to star in a new ABC pilot titled “The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez."

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“The Fosters” star Sherri Saum made her way to the Freeform (formerly known as ABC Family) TCA panel to help announce the drama series has been renewed for season 5.

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“Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments” star Isaiah Mustafa stepped out to chat about the 2nd season of the show that recently premiered.

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Chris Brown Loves Partying At Same Club As His Exes—This Time He Has A New Chick On His Arm + The Game’s Manager Says Floyd & 50 Have Nothing To Do With Soulja vs. Chris Fight

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Chris Brown and Rihanna hit up the same NYC club a few nights ago. And Breezy had another chick on his arm. Go inside for the juice, plus get the latest on the Chris Brown/Soulja Boy fight inside….

Chris Brown must have a thing for showing up at the same events as his exes.

Back in October, Breezy and his ex-girlfriend Karrueche were seen hitting up several of the same spots. Fast forward to now, he’s sliding in the same venues as his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Tuesday night (January 10th), Breezy and RiRi were spotted leaving Up & Down in NYC. No, they weren’t photographed together, but they both were in the same club at the same time.

 

 

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The “Loyal” singer was seen leaving the club hand-in-hand with his “friend” Vanessa Vargas. And they looked quite cozy together:

 

 

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Below are a few more shots of Breezy's "new friend" Vanessa: 

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Hmm…kind of odd Breezy is just all out in the open holding another girl’s hand. Could it be a cover up for a Rihanna x Breezy reunion? We’re just throwing out a few scenarios, but we wouldn’t put it past them.

Speaking of Breezy…

 

 

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He shared the most adorable flicks of himself and his daughter playing in the water recently.

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Too cute!

About that Chris Brown/Soulja Boy fight...

 

 

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Ray J and The Game’s manager Wack 100 is speaking out about Breezy and Soulja duking it out in the ring. And he claims Floyd Mayweather Jr. and 50 Cent don’t have ISH to do with the fight in Dubai. He said he spoke to Floyd through other people a little bit about the fight, but nothing has been confirmed involving his involvement.

So the reason Floyd and 50 don’t have anything to do with the fight? “It’s Piru business,” he said.

Peep the clip above.

 

THE WEST AIN'T NEVER PLAYED THE 6 MAN, ALWAYS THE POINT MAN .. #WeSTARTEDTHISGANGSTASHIT

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#TeamTooMuch

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Paris Jackson Says Michael Jackson 'Urban Myths' Portrayal Makes Her Want To VOMIT + Ice-T’s Wife CoCo Lets Fans Get Dressed With Her

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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson is not here for a white actor portraying her father in a new TV special. Find out what she said and tag along with Ice-T’s wife CoCo as she gets ready for an inside…

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When we first heard a white man would be playing the late Michael Jackson in a British comedy titled “Urban Myths,” we were shocked. Then, the first look at white actor Joseph Fiennes portraying MJ came out and we were ready to throw tomatoes at the tv. And clearly, we weren’t the only ones.

“Urban Myths” follows an alleged road trip MJ took with Elizabeth Taylor (played by Stockard Channing) and Brian Cox (played by Marlon Brando) after 9/11.

MJ’s daughter Paris Jackson is not here for the casting of her father in the British comedy. In fact, she’s repulsed by it. Fans asked Paris how she felt about the portrayal via Twitter and she went in.

“It angers me to see how obviously intentional it was for them to be this insulting, not just towards my father, but my godmother liz [Elizabeth Taylor] as well,” she tweeted.

Peep her tweets (read from the bottom up):

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During an interview with Oprah in '93, Michael made it clear he did NOT want a white actor to play him because he was proud to be a black American.  Comedy or not.

In case you missed the trailer, check out Joseph as the late icon HERE.

In coupledom news....

Ice-T’s wife CoCo let her fans inside her closet to watch her get dressed for a TV Guide shindig in NYC.

The new mom whipped out her cell phone to show off her skintight Roberto Cavali dress and Christian Louboutins her husband specifically picked out for her to wear. She siad, “Getting ready for TV Guide party ..picking out my attire is pretty simple just put on what hubby likes best.”

Oh, so it's Ice we should blame for his wife's "looks"?

 

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The duo stepped out to celebrate actress Mariska Hargitay (below) starring in 400 episodes of “Law & Order: SVU." Ice has been a part of the show since 2000 and has appeared in 380 episodes.  Sheesh!

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The rapper-turned-actor laughed it up with his co-stars Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay as they celebrated the longevity of the show. Fun times.

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“black•ish” Unapologetically Explores Post-Trump Devastation + U.S. Senate Makes Middle-Of-The-Night Moves To Repeal Obamacare

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“black•ish” tackled Donald Trump winning the presidential election. And it was everything we thought it would be. More inside, plus the latest on the U.S. Senate trying to repeal Obamacare…

“black•ish” is known for taking on hot topics in the headlines, so it comes to no surprise the cast touched on Donald Trump winning the presidential election.

Last night’s episode was nothing short of amazing as the cast touched on real-life issues while still bringing the laughs.

The “Lemons” episode explored how the Johnson Family (who were all pro-Hillary Clinton) felt about the outcome of the presidential election. Needless to say, Dre was NOT happy about it and neither was anyone else. While Dre aired out his frustrations with shock, Rainbow found comfort in wearing everything she could find from left-wing causes.

Dre goes to his job at the advertising firm and they all have a discussion that likely went down in several office spaces across America post-election.

When Dre’s colleague Lucy is asked why her white “sisters” didn’t help Hillary win, here’s what she said, “I’m not some crazy right-wing nut you guys. I voted for Obama — twice. I even got my Republican parents to vote for him. He felt different. I believed he was gonna change stuff.”

“But it’s eight years later,” she continued.“My dad’s still out of work. My hometown’s about to go under. And Hillary comes out saying she’s basically going to keep everything the same. I’m sorry, but that doesn’t work for me and my family.”

Dre wasn’t as vocal during the conversation, which prompted Lucy to ask him if he was really concerned about what goes on in the country. That set him off into an insightful monologue with Nina Simone’s anti-racism song “Strange Fruit" playing in the background. 

He said:

I love this country even though at times it doesn’t love me back. For my whole life my parents, my grandparents, me, for most black people, this system has never worked for us. But we still play ball, tried to do our best to live by the rules even though we knew they would never work out in our favor, had to live in neighborhoods that you wouldn’t drive through, send our kids to schools with books so beat up you couldn’t read them, work jobs that you wouldn’t consider in your nightmares.

Black people wake up everyday believing our lives are gonna change even though everything around us says it’s not. Truth be told, you ask most black people and they tell you no matter who won the election, they don’t expect the hood to get better. But they still voted because that’s what you’re supposed to do.

You think I’m not sad that Hillary didn’t win? That I’m not terrified about what Trump’s about to do? I’m used to things not going my way. I’m sorry that you’re not and it’s blowing your mind, so excuse me if I get a little offended because I didn’t see all of this outrage when everything was happening to all of my people since we were stuffed on boats in chains. I love this country as much — if not more — than you do. And don’t you ever forget that.

Preach!

Meanwhile, Zoey decides to make lemonade for her classmates, although she claims it had no association with politics or Beyonce. She said, "It’s not liberal lemonade. It’s not conservative lemonade. It’s just lemonade that I made with love. That’s what I want my contribution to be — love.”

When life hands you lemons…

Peep the clip below of the cast dishing on the episode below:

Speaking of politics...

 

 

President Barack Obama hasn’t left office yet and THEY are already trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Late last night/this early this morning, the U.S. Senate took the first steps to having Obamacare repealed with a marathon voting session. While their votes alone won’t repeal the Affordable Care Act, it's certainly the beginning of them trying to get rid of it. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives and they are expected to cast their votes on Friday (January 13th).

Democrats who want to keep Obamacare staged a protest during the voting process. They yelled out their votes, breaking procedural rules, dedicating their votes to people who would be harmed by repealing the Act. Peep the clip above.

Freshman senator Kamala Harris, who made history this month as the second black female Senator ever and the first black Senator from California, wants to make the record clear.  She voted No.

SIGHS to it all.  If you want to keep your health insurance, call your Representatives.

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Word On The Curb – Drake Dropped MAJOR Dough On Diamond Necklace For JLO + Bella Hadid Unfollows Selena Gomez Over The Weeknd

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Drake is putting it on Jennifer Lopez heavy. It’s rumored he copped her a diamond necklace that set him back $100,000. Mmhmm…

Get the deets on the lavish gift, plus the latest news from The Weeknd’s new coupling with Selena Gomez inside…

Drake is no stranger to showering his woman with lavish gifts. We all remember that big a** billboard he got for Rihanna when they were dating.

Now, he’s dropping major cash on the new lady in his life Jennifer Lopez. Maybe this is a sign that things are actually getting serious because we certainly weren't buying this relationship in the beginning.  Or, maybe it's just a typical move from the 6 God.

The 30-year-old rapper gifted the 47-year-old singer a $100,000 platinum and diamond Tiffany & Co. Victoria necklace, this according to US Weekly. He allegedly made the romantic gesture on New Year’s Eve. You’ll recall, JLo canceled a performance in Miami to perform in Las Vegas, the same city Drizzy was performing in on NYE 2017.

This could possibly be the new ice below:

 

 

A few days ago, the lovebirds were spotted embracing one another as they headed to dinner at celeb hotspot Nobu in L.A.:

In other coupledom news....

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The Weeknd and Selena Gomez just went public with their new relationship. Why? Well, because they said they don't care what people have to say about it and they aren't going to keep it a secret.

The two hooked up about two months after The Weeknd called it quits with his model girlfriend Bella Hadid. And she's clearly over this new relationship of theirs already.

According to reports, she unfollowed her "friend" Selena on Instagram hours after kissy pics of the R&B crooner and singer outside of celeb hotspot Giorgio Baldi surfaced online:

 

 

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Not hard to believe.

Sources tell E! News Bella and Selena know each other, and have def taken pics together, but aren’t good friends. They share a few mutual friends, but that’s about it. We assume Bella isn’t trying to see her old beau and his new piece frolicking in these paparazzi-ridden streets.  Y'all know how it is.

When celebs are just like us...

 

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DON’T PLAY YOURSELF! Bitter Becky Leah McSweeney Tries To Blast “SNL” Star Michael Che After He Turned Her Down

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This bitter Becky TRIED it, but ended up playing herself!

Go inside for receipts of a text exchange between “Saturday Night Live” comedian Michael Che and a woman named Leah McSweeney after hooking up on a dating app inside…

So, a chick named Leah McSweeny, who hosts a podcast, tried her damnedest to blast “Saturday Night Live” comedian.  She labeled him as a “D-list” celebrity and called him “arrogant.’ The bitter Becky was BIG mad, so she went on a rant on her “Improper Etiquette” podcast.  Y'all know they don't like to get turned down.  And the audacity of a black man to do so?!

Too bad it all backfired.  That’s what happens when you go out your way to drag someone when in reality, you’re the one who took a “L.”

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“I met a comedian, I’ve dealt with a few comedians. They are the worst, I don’t even know why I entertain this but I have to say … Michael Che is so arrogant and so rude and disrespectful that I cannot even believe that someone … you’re like a D-list celebrity to me, whatever, that’s why I don’t even care that I’m saying his name. I’m not like blowing up Jay Z’s spot,” she said.

She then accuses him of hating women and made claims that he was super rude to her. She continued:

“Why are you on a dating app if you hate women? Literally, you’ve never met me and you’re texting me like I’m a stupid b*tch … texting me and being mad rude. He kept just texting me, going, ‘I’m fat. Does that turn you on?’ And I’m like, ‘you’re fat? I think I’ve seen you and you’re not fat, OK.'”

Well, her little account of what went down between the two are lies. Go figure. The 33-year-old comedian got on his screenshot game and offered up their entire timeline of text conversations. They started chatting in September 2016 and it all dissolved this month.

Looking at these text messages, she was the one ringing his phone even after he ignored her. He seemed to have tried to break the ice with her by claiming he was fat. He’s a comedian so its not too far fetched he would say something like that.

On December 1, 2016, Leah texts Michael, “What did u eat today?”

No response.

On December 19th, she hit him up again texting, “What’s up?”

Nothing again. Bloop!

Then, she goes off on this tangent about him not liking her because she’s white. Blah, Blah, Blah! Peep the texts:

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YAS! Michael with the receipts! You can check out their full text conversation here.

The comedian told PageSix, "For the record, I am proud of my curves."

We die!

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No F's Given – Charlie Sheen Calls Rihanna A B*tch On Live TV

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RiRi has been hitting the streets of NYC rocking athleisure wear we're drooling over, but not everybody is loving her today.  Deets on Charlie Sheen coming for Navy's leader inside...

 

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Pink track suit, green python jacket and heels -- only RiRi could pull it off. 

While she was out and about in the streets of NYC last night after leaving Up & Down nightclub, Charlie Sheen was in the "WWHL" clubhouse coming for her with the savagery.

We all remember their twitter beef years back, 2014 to be exact, when he blasted the pop diva in a long rant about how he and his family were mistreated by her at a restaurant. He sent a request to Rihanna's table to see if his fiance could quickly meet her, and Rihanna basically said No because of "too much paparazzi."  The Twitter rant that perspired was...ridiculous.  And Charlie hasn't forgotten it.

When a caller asked him during "WWHL" show last night if he and Rihanna have squashed their feud, he said "Oh....that b*tch."  And said she has no common sense.  Check it below:

 

Craig Robinson tried to tell him "Nah," almost as if he was saying not to go there.  But Charlie didn't stop.  Check it.

This guy...

 

EXTRAS:

1.  Come thru CVS!  The pharmacy just saved MANY lives by releasing a generic epinephrine auto-injector at a cash price 80% lower than EpiPen. Cigna has also stopped covering EpiPen. STORY

 

 

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BUY MY ISH! Keke Palmer & Serena Williams Are About Brand EXPANSION While Having Fun + FKA Twigs Fronts NIKE Women's Newest Campaign

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Keke Palmer and Serena Williams are hard at work as they continue to build their YBF empires. Go inside to peep pics of the ladies having loads of fun at separate events, plus FKA Twigs’ working it out in NIKE’s newest campaign inside…

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Boss chick alert!

There are hardly any days off when you’re working on building your brand. And Keke Palmer is hard at work.

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The “Scream Queens” star got on her all pink Cam’ron-inspired steez to attend the ShoeDazzle x Keke Palmer: “Kicking It With Keke” luncheon at Estrella in L.A. Chick was drenched in head-to-toe pink, rocking a strapless Dsquared dress and a Wachtenheim fur to top off her 90s look. Yeah, she's still paying homage to her favorite era.

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She even brought her fur babies along with her. Too cute! 

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The 23-year-old hosted a luncheon with a few of her fans all the while promoting her brand new book “I Don’t Belong To You.” She gave ShoeDazzle a shoutout on Instagram, thanking them for always showing her support with her endeavors. She wrote, "Thank you @shoedazzle for your constant support and partnership. I am so thankful to have you apart of my world! The work you do for young women is especially important to me as a growing young woman myself trying to steer my own way!! Thank you for supporting me on my new book, it means so much!! #newyearbeyou #shoedazzlesweeps #idbty #idbtysquad."

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Keke's mom Sharon Palmer is never far behind.  NEVER.

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Later...

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Keke, who’s currently filming a new independent film titled PIMP, hit the L.A. streets in a sexed up ensemble:

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While Keke will get glammed up for events, she also likes to share fresh faced moments with her fans on social media. She recently addressed a conversation she had with a friend her told her they didn't like when she posted pics and videos on social media without makeup. Here's what she had to say:

 

 

Another YBF chick on the grind...

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Our girl Serena Williams is putting in work in Australia following her loss at the ASB Classic. Yeah, she lost, but chick is dancing it off.

As the face of the brand, the 22-time Grand Slam winner unveiled the new Berlei campaign and the company’s AW17 Sport collection of bras at The Blackman in Melbourne, Australia.

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And when it was time to get down...Rena let loose! 

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Werk!

Speaking of letting loose....

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Singer-songwriter FKA Twigs is featured in NIKE’s newest campaign titled “Believe In More.” The retail giant is pushing their new athleisure line and FKA Twigs has been tapped to set it off.

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The singer is the new face of the brand. And not only that, she was tapped as creative director, casted and starred in the “Believe In More” music video, that also stars Olympic fencer Miles Chamley Watson and Olympic gold medalist English Gardner.

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Check out her high energy dance moves below:

 

Photos: Getty/FameFlynet/NIKE

The Weeknd Wants Babies Before Marriage, Reveals Why He Cut His Hair & Says He’s NOT A Sex Symbol In GQ

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The Weeknd’s signature sound is baby making music. So, it may not come as surprise that he wants babies before marriage. Go inside to get the inside scoop on Abel Tesfaye’s GQ interview and more….

The Weeknd has the “sex pop” game on lock with his salacious sex-laced tracks that makes women (and some men) go wild…in the bedroom. He covers GQ magazine’s February issue (with 2nd cover from Chance The Rapper) where he opens up about creating baby making music and making babies of his own.

GQ dubs him the King of “Sex Pop,” but interestingly enough, he hated Pop music.

“I hated it,” he says. “And then the sound of Trilogy became pop music.” Later he says,“I’m mainstream. I’ll obviously have those purists who will be like, ‘Okay, this guy is too popular, this f*ckin’ sounds nothing like Trilogy, so this f*ckin’ sucks.’ ”

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A good track from The Weeknd bangs in the bedroom. That may be why he’s more interested in making babies first then trekking down the aisle to say “I Do.”

“I feel like I’m the kind of guy that would have kids before getting married. The first thing would be kids. Marriage is scary to me, man,” he shares.

You hear that Selena Gomez? If you haven’t heard, she’s his new chick after calling it quits with model Bella Hadid.

Being a worldwide pop singer, it’s almost automatic that he would be labeled a sex symbol, but Abel doesn’t quite see it that way.

“Listen, I’m not walkin’ around like f*ckin’ Idris Elba, know what I mean? It’s like…” and here he points at himself: “You’ll probably describe me in this fuckin’ thing. I’m not—look at me, this is who I am. I’m not gonna walk into the club and be like, ‘Oh shit, I’m the sexiest guy in here.’ The reason why they want to fuck with me is because of what I do [in the studio]. So I’d rather just focus on doing that.”

Well, at least his honest about it.

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While he’s a native of Toronto, the "Starboy" singer has his own opinion of president-elect Donald Trump and his “p*ssy grabbing” comments. He tells GQ,

“I don’t know anybody that would do that. I know a lot of people in the industry, and I don’t know anybody. Like, a random girl that, like, you just spoke to? No. I mean… No. How do you even grab a pussy? Like, is it even grabbable?”

Ugh.

With his new album Starboy came a new look. Abel cut off his dreads and morphed into what he would call a “boring” person.

“I worked really hard on this album,” Abel says. “And I felt like I need to relieve a lot of stress. [Cutting off my hair] feels good, ’cause I get to blend in. If I want to go to a club, I can just go and I’m not there. I can go to a restaurant and I’m not there. I look like everybody else, which is boring, but maybe I just want to look like everybody else for a bit.”

You can check out his full interview here.

 

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BESTIES & BALLERS: Gabrielle Union & LaLa Anthony On WAG DUTY At Bulls vs. Knicks Game, Fine A** Allen Iverson Is Courtside Too

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Besties Gabrielle Union and LaLa Anthony linked up for WAG duty at the Chicago Bulls vs. NY Knicks game last night. Allen Iverson’s fine a** was courtside as well. Flicks inside…

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When real basketball wives link up!

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Gabrielle Union is busy on the promo trail for the new season of “Being Mary Jane” and LaLa Anthony is busy filming a new season of “Power.” But, the ladies always find time to catch up AND support their NBA playing husbands.

Last night, Gabby and La linked up courtside inside Madison Square Garden to cheer on their husbands Dwyane Wade (Bulls) and Carmelo Anthony (Knicks). The twosome was all smiles while watching on courtside as they showed support for separate teams.

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After Gabby and BET reached a settlement in a mult-million dollar lawsuit, “Being Mary Jane” kicked off its fourth season this week with the new season based in NYC. Mary Jane has a new job and some new eyecandy to keep her busy this season.

Meanwhile, LaLa is filming scenes for the upcoming season of the hit STARZ series “Power” and she recently wrapped up shooting scenes for Star Jones’ new series “Daytime Divas.”

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Hill Harper, who stars in the upcoming Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me, was also in the mix for the basketball action.

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And look who else was there: Allen Iverson. La and A.I. caught up courtside with La captioning, "When your brother @theofficialai3 surprises you and comes to the Knicks game #family #icon #legend"

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Still fine AF!

A.I. will be coming out of retirement to play and coach in Ice Cube's new BIG3 basketball league. You can catch up on those deets HERE.

Backstage, A.I. was spotted giving words of encouragement to Knicks baller Kristaps Porzingis:

 

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After the game, D. Wade and Melo hugged it out after the Knicks defeated the Bulls, 104-89.

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Knicks baller Derrick Rose, who was fined for going M.I.A. for a game recently, was spotted showing A.I. love after the game.

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After the game, Gabby, LaLa and Carmelo headed to Cipriani in NYC for some good eats. Meanwhile, D. Wade hopped on flight back to Chi-town. The Bulls will hit the court against the New Orleans Pelicans tomorrow night at the United Center.

 

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Michael Jackson’s ‘Urban Myths’ Episode Gets CANCELLED + Lamar Odom Reveals He Wants Ex-Wife Khloe Kardashian BACK

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That’s a wrap for that “Urban Myths” episode with white actor Joseph Fiennes portraying the late Michael Jackson. Find out why the network decided to pull the plug and check out a clip of Lamar Odom wishing to get his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian back inside…

British network Sky Arts has decided to yank the controversial “Urban Myths” episode featuring white actor Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson. The news comes a day after the late icon’s daughter Paris Jackson spoke out on how she felt about the anthology series depicting her father.

Paris called the episode “insulting” and “shameful” and also revealed it made her want to VOMIT. She said it was an insult to her father’s legacy. She wasn’t the only one either. Tons of folks spoke out on social media in disgust, including MJ's nephew Taj Jackson (Tito Jackson's son):

 

 

The “Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon” episode was supposed to depict an alleged road trip taken by MJ, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando to escape NYC during 9/11. It’s unclear if this road trip actually took place, but the show puts a comedic spin on alleged celebrity myths.

Sky Art offered a statement to explain why they decided to axe the episode via Twitter (read from the bottom up):

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“We have taken the decision not to broadcast ‘Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon,’ a 30-minute episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series. This decision was taken in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson’s immediate family. We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events & never intended to cause any offense. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision.” 

The power of Twitter! 

 

In other news...

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Former NBA baller Lamar Odom has completed his rehab stint after being released January 5th. And now, he says all he wants in his life is his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian.

DEEP SIGH. Are we sure he's done with his rehab?

In an upcoming episode of “The Doctors,” Lamar tells host Travis Lane Stork that he wants that old thing back with his ex. Interestingly enough, the clip was released on the same day that Khloe’s new E! show “Revenge Body” debuted.

"Going forward, when you look at your life ahead of you, what are you looking forward to?" Travis asks Lamar in the preview clip.

"Um, honestly? I want my wife back," the former Lakers baller responds.

Lamar appears on the show to talk about rebuilding his life after his near fatal overdose at a Nevada brothel. At the time, Lamar and Khloe’s divorce was pending, but she paused the divorce proceedings to help nurse Lamar back to heath.

Eventually, their divorce was finalized last month. It may be too late for a Lamar-Khloe reunion. She’s currently dating Cleveland Cavilers baller Tristan Thompson and, according to her, things are going great in their relationship.

Honestly, it really may be for the best.

Check out the clip below:

Lamar's episode is scheduled to air January 17th.

 

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“LAHH” Star Moniece Tells ALL! Says Tank Got Her PREGNANT & His Girlfriend Zena CHEATED On Him With The Game

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Moniece Slaughter is spilling scorching hot tea on Tank and his baby mama Zena Foster. Get the juicy details inside…

Here’s more proof that several folks in the reality/celebrity world do the Hollywood bed hop.

“Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” Moniece Slaughter is known for keeping the pot stirred. And here we are with another tale from her past that involves R&B singer Tank.

Apparently, Moniece and Tank had some type of “situation” back in the day and now details from their encounter is coming to light. The reality star is firing back at the singer over an interview he did a few months ago where he claims Moniece was just a one night stand. But, she begs to differ.

The “LAHH” star told All Def Digital that she and Tank began dating when she was 19-years-old old. And she clarified that she wasn’t a one-night stand like he claims. They were in a full blown relationship, according to her. Not only that, she reveals Tank got her PREGNANT after having unprotected sex multiple times.

“I was 19. You were 30 going on 31,” she shared.“You got me pregnant because we had unprotected sex multiple times and I chose not to keep that pregnancy.”

Oh, and she wasn’t finished there.

Moniece, who shares a son with "LAHH" star Lil Fizz, also made claims that Tank’s baby mama Zena Foster CHEATED on him with…wait for it…The Game! Is there anybody The Game hasn't (allegedly) slept with?!

She also says Tank continues to disrespect Zena because he’s sliding in chicks' DM’s on Instagram and he lets his fans grope his genitals during shows.  Not sure how she would know about the former, but ok.

“You cheated on her with multiple women, myself included. But then, you lied to her and told her that I was before her. And then she cheated on you with The Game and some more people. Now you guys have found a way to make your relationship work. She also had a C-section to give you a son on your birthday. You’ve got a son that you made on a drunken night off a lot of Patron, who you had a very public custody battle for, who you don’t really see, raise or spend time with. You should focus on your children and your dysfunctional relationship.”

DAMN Moniece.

Peep the clip for yourself below:

And here’s the interview Moniece was responding to where Tank gets candid about his “one night stand” with her:

Who do you believe?

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“Shots Fired” Cast Explains Why The Series Will Have You All In Your Feelings + Lee Daniels Explains That "White Lead" Comment & More At TCA

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The cast of the upcoming FOX series “Shots Fired” is dishing on what fans have in store once the show premieres. And we’re here for it. Go inside for the deets, plus flicks of the “Star” cast and more at the Winter TCA Tour….

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We’ve been patiently waiting for the new FOX series “Shots Fired” since we first heard about it last year. YBF stars Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, and Mack Wilds have been cast to star in the 10-part drama series.

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Sanaa and actor Stephan (Race, SELMA) star as Department of Justice investigators who are looking into the shooting of a white teenager at the hands of a black cop (played by Mack Wilds) in a small town in North Carolina.

During the 2017 Winter Television Television Critics Association Press Tour at Langham Hotel, creators Gina Prince-Bythewood and her husband Reggie Bythewood told reporters that they aim to perform “an autopsy of a town like Ferguson,” the town where unarmed black teen Mike Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer.

The series’ creators defended their choice to reverse races of the officer and victim. Gina said, “You see this in the news all the time. It’s easy for people to watch the news and, if you don’t identify with what’s on the screen, turn it off. We wanted to enable folks who don’t normally sympathize with someone to do so.”

Genius!

There’s another storyline in the series about an unsolved shooting of a black boy that doesn’t get nearly as much media attention as the white boy who was killed by the black officer. “As you get further in, you see how the murders of these two young boys are treated,” Gina continued.

The show finally got a release date as well. You can expect it to premiere March 22nd at 8pm EST on FOX.

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The ever-gorgeous Sanaa rocked a 3.1 Phillip Lim blouse styled with a HELMUT LANG skirt, a YSL belt and finished her look with Gianvito Rossi sandals.

On another panel...

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The cast of FOX’s new series “Star” – including Amiyah Scott, Naomi Campbell, Benjamin Bratt, Queen Latifah and co-creator/co-writer/executive producer Lee Daniels– took center stage on a panel to discuss the show. By the way, the show is raking in the ratings.

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You’ll recall, Lee came under fire when he tried to explain why he chose a white woman as the lead character and why racism wasn’t real to him. In case you missed, catch up HERE.

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Well, Lee further clarified what he meant during the panel. He explained:

“I’m a 57-year-old black man that came to Hollywood with $7 in his pocket and dared to dream big,” he began today when asked if he wanted to clarify. Why am I putting a white girl in the middle of this black environment, with a sister who is half black, with another singer who is an entitled very rich black girl, with a transgender that is beautiful? Why am I doing that now? We’re in a difficult time in America right now.”

He continued, “I foresaw where we would be right now, and when I said ‘heal the nation’ it was about personal healing, but it was about bringing these girls together and watching these girls come together as a family…and aspire to their dreams.

“Racism is very, very real and you’re talking to somebody that’s experienced it firsthand. I’m not going to let racism define me. That’s all I can say.”

Well there you have it.

You can catch "Star" every Wednesday at 8pm EST on FOX.

At another panel...

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R&B singer Brandy joined the cast of “My Kitchen Rules” to chop it up about the new series that premiered last night. She’s starring on the show with her brother Ray J, who’s also on the UK’s “Celebrity Big Brother.” It’s a show about a cooking faceoff between celebs to find out who can concoct the best meal.

The show pits celebrity duos against each other as they cook and critique each other’s food in Hollywood homes. The teams will take turns hosting intimate dinner parties with a menu designed to impress their rival competitors and two professional chef judges, Curtis Stone (“Top Chef Masters”) and Cat Cora (“Iron Chef America”).

We hear Brandy and Ray didn't do so well last night. Bummer.

"My Kitchen Rules" airs every Thursday at 9pm EST on FOX.

After work, it's time to play:

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The “Shots Fired” star changed into a black-and-white polka dot Zimmermann dress paired with Valentino shoes for the FOX All-Star Party.

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“Star” actress and supermodel Naomi Campbell also changed it up for the party rocking a red and black Azzedine Alaia dress from the Fall 2016 collection.

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"Empire" actress Serayah was also on the scene with a new 'do. She rocked her hair in cornrows while styling in a black cage Hamel dress paired with studded cage Cesare Paciotti heels.

By the way, "Empire" was just renewed for season 4. Get the details HERE.

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Three the hard way! 

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UPDATES: Jackie Christie’s Daughter Shows Off Her Son’s Burn Scars + Peter Thomas Gives Sneak Peek At Twin Grandbabies

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Jackie Christie’s daughter Ta’kari Lee is giving an update on her son who was burned badly. Meanwhile, Peter Thomas is showing off his new twin grandbabies and they’re the cutest. Check it inside….

A few months ago, “Basketball Wives: L.A.” star Jackie Christie got dragged online for not helping her daughter Ta’kari Lee after her young son, Jaxson, was burned in a daycare accident.

Jackie’s estranged daughter (or someone close to her) set up a GoFundMe page in an effort to raise funds to help pay for his medical expenses, but Jackie wasn’t helping. Why? Well, she said Ta’kari never ASKED her to help, so she kept her coins to herself. SMH!

Ta’kari took to Instagram to show off her son’s progress since the unfortunate incident:

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It appears Jaxson’s recovery is coming along. The GoFundMe page raised over $15,000 for his injuries, well over the $3,000 she was seeking:

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Happy to see he's doing better...even without the help of his grandmother who could have easily thrown a few dollars to help her own grandson.

In other reality grandparent news...

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Peter Thomas is one proud granddad!

The reality star, who’s currently going through a divorce with his estranged wife Cynthia Bailey, gushed on social media on the arrival of his twin grandkids from his daughter Porsche.

Meet August and Berlin, both born on January 7th:

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Absolutely beautiful @sportsoneclt @cluboneclt

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Aww! We can't take it! 

And here's a look at the parents about two hours before Porsche gave birth: 

 

 

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Congrats to Peter and his fam!

 

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Zoe Kravitz Graces ELLE Magazine, Reveals How The Election Changed Her + Janelle Monae Talks Black Films For GQ

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Zoe Kravitz and Janelle Monae are heating up the magazine circuit with their #BlackGirlMagic. More inside…

Blondie Zoe Kravitz may have famous parents. But, she’s steadily making her own lane in the entertainment industry.

The YBF actress graces the cover of ELLE magazine’s February 2017 issue, one of four issues that feature her “Big Little Lies” co-stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley.

Inside, Zoe, rocking a Dior dress and bra for the cover, opens up about how Donald Trump winning the presidential election has changed her.

“There has to be something positive that can come out of [the election],” she said.“Already it's helped me want to connect with everybody. When I go to the deli or I'm talking to a waiter or my Uber driver and they say, 'How are you?' I've answered in an honest way for the first time. Like, 'Oof.' Even that felt good. Let's let everything come to the surface, even with people we come in contact with for a moment. This situation can help us be a little bit more awake with each other.”

Speaking of politics, the Divergent star also dished on how her mother, Lisa Bonet, stumbled into that world.

“She kind of stumbled into that world. It wasn't a conscious choice (a) to be an actress, (b) to be a famous actress, and (c) to be—she shook things up—a model for so many young women. The beautiful thing about her is that she just thought a certain way and lived her life that way.”

As for her new show “Big Little Lies,” it’s a dramedy miniseries based on a book by Liane Moriarty by the same name. The seven-episode show will carry themes about sex, murder and mystery and is dubbed to be a “dark comedy.”

“Big Little Lies” will debut Sunday, February 19th on HBO.

In another magazine...

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Baddie Janelle Monae already solidified her spot in the music industry. And now, she’s taking over the film industry. With two prominent films in theaters (Moonlight& Hidden Figures), the WONDALAND honcho had the best year ever.

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The always tailored diva is heating up GQ magazine with a few hot shots and she’s dishing on what she hopes for black people in the film industry.

“I want to see more black people. Not just in films like Moonlight. Big-budget films, too,” she says.

We do too.

She adds, “I want to redefine what it means to be young, black, wild, and free in America.”

We’ll be watching her do just that!

If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Hidden Figures and Moonlight in theaters now.

 

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DID SHE NAIL IT? Yara Shahidi Pays Homage To Sade

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Yara Shahidi channels Sade paying homage to the soulful singer. Decide if she nailed it inside…

What can’t Yara Shahidi do?

After the a airing of an epic episode of “black•ish,” the YBF teen is paying homage to a singing legend.

The 16-year-old gets decked out in denim to recreate a throwback photo of soulful songstress Sade. And the flicks are identical!

She first posted a picture of Sade on her Instagram with the caption, “The Queen Sade,” then she followed up with her own recreation.

Yara also shared a side-by-side shot on Twitter:

 

 

Fans are going nuts in her comments, with some suggesting she should play the 57-year-old in a biopic. We're all the way here for that.

So, did nail it?!

 

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“Underground” Comes Through With Explosive Season 2 Trailer + A Michael Jackson LIFETIME Biopic, Viola Davis & Queen Latifah Projects

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Season 2 of “Underground” is going to be EXPLOSIVE. Check out the brand new teaser, plus details on an upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Viola Davis’ new film and Queen Latifah’s new game show inside…

WGN America is gearing up to premiere season 2 of their hit series “Underground.” And the first sneak peek will have you like....

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The cast hit up today's TCS panel to debut the trailer.

Season two will serve up 10 new episodes of the hour-long series that will follow the struggle for freedom within a divided America on the brink of civil war, each side vying to enact their own justice.

Set in the aftermath of the Macon 7’s daring attempt to stage the greatest escape in history, this group of American heroes continues on their harrowing journey to freedom, with legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Brace yourselves and check it out below:

 

WOW! 

“Underground,” which earned the network its highest ever primetime ratings gains, stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica de Gouw, Alano Miller, Christopher Meloni, Amirah Vann and Marc Blucas– all pictured atop excluding Marc. The cast hit the stage at the 2017 Winter TCA press tour to chat it up with reporters about the new season.

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This season guest star Aisha Hinds (below in green) will play the pioneering role of Harriet Tubman. Oscar and Golden Globe winner John Legend (above) will play renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass and guest stars Jasika Nicole, DeWanda Wise, Michael Trotter, Jesse Luken and Sadie Stratton will join the cast this season.

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New mom Jurnee shows off her post-baby curves in an orange midi dress after giving birth to her son, Hunter Zion Bell, in November.

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Looking good Aldis and John! 

Season 2 of "Underground" premieres March 8th at 10pm EST on WGN America.

 

In other TV news...

LIFETIME is gearing up to release a new biopic about the late Michael Jackson. Yes, this is really happening.

“Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland” is the working title and its being executive produced by Suzanne de Passe (who’s currently working on a miniseries about Marvin Gaye). Suzanne also produced “The Jacksons: An American Dream” miniseries.

According to Deadline:

Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, slated for a February production start date, is based on the best-selling book, Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days. Told through the eyes of the King of Pop’s bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, the film will star Navi in his acting debut, alongside Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead) as Whitefield. Suzanne de Passe, Madison Jones and Robert Teitel are executive producing. Searching for Neverland is produced by Silver Screen (The Craigslist Killer). Dianne Houston is directing from a script by Elizabeth Hunter (Beauty Shop).

We know LIFETIME biopics can be hit or miss, but hopefully it'll be good since Suzanne's name is attached to the project.

The Michael Jackson biopic will premiere February 18th.

Speaking of LIFETIME movies...

Golden Globe winner Viola Davis also has a new TV film in the works that she’s producing (along with her husband Julius Tennon) and starring in. It’s titled “Custody” and it will be written and directed by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner James Lapine.

Deadline reports:

The cast also includes Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ellen Burstyn and Tony Shalhoub. Custody revolves around three women brought together when hard-working single mother, Sara Diaz (Moreno), has her children taken from her after she is suspected of injuring her son. Ally Fisher (Panettiere), a recent law school graduate, is assigned to represent her case before Judge Martha Schulman (Davis), a veteran of the Family Court System. Lauren Versel, Katie Mustard, Lapine and Roy Furman serve as producers. Davis, Julius Tennon, Jeff Elliott, Chad Moore, Gregory P. Shockro, Daryl Roth and Sandy Robertson executive produce.

“Custody” will debut on Saturday, March 4th on LIFETIME.

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Queen Latifah is working with LIFETIME on a brand new unscripted series.

The award winning actress and her Flavor Unit partner Shakim Compere will executive produce “The Pop Game.” The series will follow record producer-singer-songwriter Timbaland as he works with five aspiring young vocal artists, all vying to be the next big thing on the charts.

The artists will work with Timbaland’s of writers, producers and top celebrity guest artists including JoJo, Macy Gray, Nelly Furtado and Jordin Sparks. They will assist the kids and their manager parents in challenges designed to teach and test the skills they will need to grace some of the world’s biggest stages.

Interesting.

“The Pop Game” premieres February 21st at 10pm EST on LIFETIME.

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Go Inside Sasha & Malia Obama’s First Visit To The White House + Jenna & Barbara Bush Pen The Obama Girls Heartfelt Farewell Letter

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Rare photos of Sasha and Malia Obama visiting the White House for the first time have surfaced. And it’s hard to believe eight years have flown by already. Go inside their first trip to the mansion, plus read the heartfelt letter former first daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush wrote the Obama Girls inside…

As the Obama Girls gear up to leave the White House after spending the last eight years there, former first daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush offer up a gift to bid farewell.

Jenna stopped by the “TODAY” show to share rarely seen photos of Sasha and Malia Obama during their first visit to the White House. On November 18, 2008, Jenna and Barbara took time off work to travel to D.C. to give the Obama Girls, who succeeded them as the “First Children,” a tour of where they would soon call home.

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The Bush sisters took 7-year-old Sasha and 10-year-old Malia around the mansion to introduce them to the White House staff and show them the rooms they stayed in during their time at the White House.

“Malia and Sasha, eight years ago on a cold November day, we greeted you on the steps of the White House," they wrote in a heartfelt farewell letter. We saw both the light and wariness in your eyes as you gazed at your new home.”

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In the pics, we see the Obama Girls smiling and laughing as they slid down the banister of the solarium.

“The four of us wandered the majestic halls of the house you had no choice but to move in to,” they wrote. "When you slid down the banister of the solarium, just as we had done as 8-year-olds and again as 20-year-olds chasing our youth, your joy and laughter were contagious.”

Just as they wrote the Obama Girls a letter when they came into the White House, the Bush sisters gifted them a letter to say farewell and to induct them into a rare club, one of former First Children.

In the letter the Bush sisters told the Obama Girls to enjoy life after the White House without the weight of the world on their shoulders. "Enjoy college. As most of the world knows, we did," they said. Ha!

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This picture of Sasha lounging in the movie theater is priceless!

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"It's just amazing how fast eight years go by and how they've become these really unbelievable women and we just wanted to make sure they knew," Jenna said.

Take a listen at the Bush sisters' farewell letter below:

 

 

 

Photos: Joyce N. Boghosian / White House Photo

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