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#BESTIEGOALS: Get You A Friend Who STANS OUT For You Like K. Michelle Did For Sevyn Streeter

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When these R&B divas link up, it’s nothing but LOVE. Get into K. Michelle and Sevyn Streeter’s #BestieGoal moments inside…

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No R&B beef here!

K. Michelle and Sevyn Streeter are two sexy singing ladies and they’re all about empowering one another.

Sevyn was tapped to hit the stage at The Loft in Atlanta and K. Michelle made a surprise appearance during her set. K captioned on Instagram, "Making memories, not enemies, with the people I'll never take granted. Had a blast on stage supporting @sevyn tour!!!"

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Not only did K hit the stage, she also fanned ALL THE WAY out in the audience as Sevyn serenaded the crowd. Check it:

 

 

I'm going off for my friend. Real talent! She's a problem people @sevyn

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After the show...

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The reality star and "It Won't Stop" singer snapped a few bestie flicks as they caught up with one another.

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K even got in some time with Sevyn's mom Karen Street, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. just like K. She said, "My soror my other mom. Momma sevyn" Cute.

You can check out K. Michelle in her newest season of her realtiy show "My Life" every Monday at 9:30pm EST.

Photos: ATLpics.net/K’s IG


The Way Papoose Consoles Remy Ma After Devastating Miscarriage Will Have You Tearing Up

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In very sad news, Remy Ma and Papoose suffered a miscarriage. The way the NYC rapper consoles his wife has us tearing up and grabbing tissues. Check it inside…

Ever since Remy Ma and Papoose signed on to do “Love & Hip Hop” we’ve fallen madly in love with their relationship. While we know no relationship is perfect, we enjoy seeing authentic #BlackLove on the airwaves for the masses to see.

Monday’s night episode was a real tearjerker. Since the Mackies have starred on the series, Pap has been begging Remy for a baby, the first baby between the two of them. Actually, he had been asking for a baby even before they started show.

The “All The Way Up” rapper kept putting it off, but promised to give him a baby soon. Then, it finally happened. She got pregnant! She surprised him with a box of baby balloons to let him know his dream had been answered and he was OVER THE MOON. But, that all changed.

Unfortunately, Remy was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, a pregnancy that happens outside of the uterus and in the fallopian tubes. Trying her hardest to hold back tears, she broke the news to Papoose, who was visibly crushed, but tried to hold it together as best he could.

Not only that, Remy was told she would no longer be able to pregnant naturally.

As Remy cried from the hospital bed, he consoled with encouraging words saying, “We’re gonna get through it, we’ve just got to take it one day at a time. Regardless of what we have to do, we’re gonna get through it together.”

Papoose said as bad as it hurt him to find out they will not be welcoming their first baby together, he had to stay strong and be the support his wife needed. 

We could all use a Papoose in our life.

Peep the clip below:

Heartbreaking.

After the show aired, Remy shared a clip she filmed from the hospital bed when she first got the devastating news.  Pap told her it would be good to share:

 

First, thank you to everyone that sent their congrats as well as condolencesThis was a hard time for me & my husband & we thought long and hard before deciding to share this part of our lives with you all. I was totally against it but in a fit of crying @papoosepapoose said " you are not the only one going thru this , we will get thru it" ...made me realize how many women like myself experience the same thing and don't have a strong partner by their side to say it will be alright. So I'm here to tell anyone going thru a similar situation that it is not over and God has the last say so Thank you to the staff at the hospital I was in; you all were super nice & respectful and did everything to ensure I was comfortable. And to Dr. Razmzan , who came to perform my surgery at 5am, who tried his best to leave me scarless and succeeded, who eased any fears I had- THANK YOU, & don't retire yet cuz once we find the right in vitro dr you have to deliver my babies #BlackLove #RemyMa #MeetTheMackies

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I wanna thank everyone for the support tough time for us!!!!!! #blacklove

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Prayers up for the couple.

 

Photos: Remy's IG

EXCLUSIVE: KeKe Wyatt & Silk Sing DOWN On The Trumpet Awards Red Carpet Before New Edition Tribute + The Braxtons, Latavia & More Show Out

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We're THOSE people who get people who can REALLY sing to get everybody together with their voice, on the spot.  TheYBF.com took over the red carpet at the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards and did just that with a few celebs.  Get it inside, plus red carpet flicks from The Braxtons, Nicole Ari Parker and more.

The Trumpet Awards are all about celebrating black folks who are inspirational and doing great things.

TheYBF.com's Atlanta correspondent Jordan Live mixed it up with everybody the other night -- Erica Campbell, BJ the Chicago Kid and more -- on the carpet.  And yeah, we made the SAAANGERS sing like KeKe Wyatt and Silk.  Get into it above! 

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New Edition is getting ALL the shine.

The legendary R&B group was recognized for their illustrious singing career right before their BET biopic debuted.  They were awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2017 Trumpet Awards.

Ricky Bell, Johnny Gill, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe also got the tribute treatmentwith a performance by Jagged Edge, Silk (below) and The Transitions. The groups served up performances of their classic hits, including, “Candy Girl,” Mr. Telephone Man” and “Cool It Now” that had the audience dancing in the aisles.

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Damn time flies.  That original album is the ultimate throwback though, still.

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The gorgeous Nicole Ari Parker and actor/comedian Deon Cole were tapped to host the night that was all about inspiration.

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Mother-daughter duo Trina Braxton and Evelyn Braxton stepped out to salute this year’s honorees.

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Black definitely doesn’t crack. Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway looked stunning on the carpet before hitting the stage to present.

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R&B singer Keke Wyatt and gospel singer/reality star Tamela Mann (along with little Miss Georgia) were tapped to for the awards ceremony.

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Tamela’s husband David Mann wasn’t far behind.

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We see you Latavia Roberson! The former Destiny's Child singer struck a pose on the red carpet.

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Mary Mary singer Erica Campbell served up floral fab for the festivities.

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Singer Kenny Latimore, “Survivor’s Remorse” star Erica Ash and singer-songwriter legend Bill Withers snapped it up together. Show off then Erica in all red.

Kenny was tapped to hit the stage to honor Trumpet Legend Award recipient Peabo Bryson.

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Oh?!  Atlanta Falcons baller Jacques Smith was all smiles with “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Karlie Redd. Be careful Jacques. Kidding, not kidding.

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"Living Single" alum T.C. Carson was in the mix for the night of black excellence.

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Comedian Gary Owen made his way to the event to support and present.

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Radio personality Ed Lover cleaned up nicely in a blue suit.

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Atlanta hairstylist/reality star Derek J showed support.

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And Lalah Hathaway was all smiles before hitting the stage for a performance.

On stage...

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New Edition took the stage to thank everyone for the love and support they've shown them over the years after Jagged Edge (below) honored them in song. 

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And gospel singer/pastor Shirley Caesar rocked the stage with a performance.  Guess she's back in everybody's good graces post-Kim Burrellgate.

Be sure to tune in to the Trumpet Awards Sunday, January 29 at 9:00pm ET on Bounce.

 

Photos: BOUNCE/RobinLori Photography, LLC

Jay Z Salutes Women’s March And He’s NOT Here For Trump Questions + Shares Tear-Jerker Story About Kalief Browder &

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Jay Z made an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival to premiere his new miniseries “The Kalief Browder Story.” And he had plenty to say. Get it all inside….

Jay Z made sure he came out to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival to present his upcoming six-part miniseries “TIME: The Kalief Browder Story” at The Marc Theatre yesterday.

The six-part docu-series will tell the story of Kalief Browder, the young man who committed suicide after spending three years at Rikers Island after never being convicted of a crime. He was accused of stealing a backpack, but charges were never brought and he was eventually freed. During his three years on Rikers, gang members brutally beat him for not joining and he also spent 800 days in solitary confinement.

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After screening the first two episodes of the series, a Q&A with Hov and the show’s producers was held. The Hip Hop mogul stressed how important it is that we all unify to effect change. And he also gave major props to the millions of women who came out for the historic march last weekend.

“More than ever, the people have to come together,” said Hov.

“We have to tell these stories, and we have to organize in a way that we never have before, because that’s the only thing that effects change….We have to organize. I’ve been in these meetings, I’ve spoken with people, I’ve done many things behind the scenes, but most important: We are the power. I’m sure a lot of you guys participated in it, but that display of woman power the other day was so amazing and we saw the effect: That no matter what, no matter who’s in office, we are the people that’s in power.”

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Mr. Carter had us tearing up with his personal story about meeting Kalief and how he heard about his death.

“I originally heard about the story and read about it in The New Yorker, and I just reached out to Kalief [Browder] just to give him some encouragement,” he said.

“So he comes to the office and I just wanted to give him some encouragement. He told me he was going to community college, and I was very encouraged by his story, and his strength. He was, at the time, what I viewed to be OK. I looked at this young kid and I said, man, I was actually in awe of his strength—that he was standing there, he was proud, he was sitting up straight, he was talking, he was laughing. It seemed like his laugh was going to, like it happens in the movies, he was going to get his life together and keep moving on.

“After he leaves that day, we take a picture, I go to L.A. and I was on tour or something and I run into Rosie O’Donnell at the Soho House or something, and she comes up to me and says, ‘You met Kalief?’ and I said, ‘Man, I was really encouraged by that. He’s moving around this world, his energy, and people are really taking to him and he’s going to be OK. Come to find out that that night, we know because we got the text—[Rosie] had texted him and said, ‘Man, I just ran into Jay and we were talking about you,’ and he had committed suicide that night.

“So for the next couple of weeks, I’m sitting around and I’m saying, man, that’s just not how it goes. That’s not how life is supposed to happen. This is supposed to turn out differently. It took me a while to really come to terms with what just happened to this young man. Remember: He’s 16 when he gets arrested. They couldn’t keep him in jail for three years had they convicted him of [stealing] a backpack. He never was convicted and was ultimately dismissed of his charge. So I still couldn’t come to terms with it.

“One day I see on Obama on TV and he’s speaking about Kalief and is signing into law that minors cannot be in solitary confinement—mind you, [Kalief] was in solitary confinement over 800 days. Eight hundred days. So these things start happening—the conversation with Obama, these guys brought me this story, me and Harvey [Weinstein] had just signed our partnership. Everything started happening in a way where I was like, ‘Oh. He’s a prophet. His life was meant to make sure that other kids don’t have to go through this same thing’—because this is not some type of outlier. This happens a lot. I know many people.

“I hope that we all spread the word so everybody can see this and really move this forward. I know it’s difficult to watch—it’s hard to watch—but it’s real life.”

Peep a few clips from the Q&A below:

 

 

 

#JayZ talking at the premiere of "Time: The Kalief Browder Story" #Sundance2017

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After the panel, Hov shut down all talk about Trump.  He aint here for that ish.

Check it:

 

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Bloop!

 

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SAY WHAT? Steve Harvey Reportedly Pulls The Plug On Neighborhood Awards, And It's Quite Telling

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Amid all of the controversy surrounding Steve Harvey, there are new reports that he has pulled the plug on his popular Neighborhood Awards. Why? Find out inside…

As if Steve Harvey doesn’t have enough drama on his hands, there’s news that he has cancelled his highly popular Neighborhood Awards, formerly called the Hoodie Awards.

After 16 years of celebrating local businesses, community leaders, teachers, churches and local entrepreneurs, the TV show host has shut down shop, according to a source close to Harvey’s camp.

Why?

Well, it is being reported Steve decided to end the awards show due to cutting ties with his former manager Rushion McDonald who happens to own the show and the concept. Once Steve and Rushion parted ways -- after 20 years of friendship and working together -- Steve decided to stop supporting the event.

“It's what some people would describe as, ‘cutting off your nose to spite your face,'” a source told the Daily Mail.

The Neighborhood Awards helped brand his “Steve Harvey Morning Show” radio show and created a "guy-next-door image” for Steve after fans took issue to his usually "cold" demeanor in person and it often spilled into his tv and radio character.

Steve’s name has been in the headlines since his controversial meeting with president Donald Trump. The “Family Feud” host is also in a legal battle with one of his former employees who reportedly tried to extort him out of $5 million over videotapes that supposedly show Steve on “racist rants” against white people.

It's interesting that he would chose now to stop one of the entities that definitely shines a positive light on his brand.  We hear it was, at least in part, his new management's decision.

With everything going on, Steve has been spending quality time with his family on vacation. His wife Marjorie Harvey posted several pictures and videos of the Harvey Family vacation to celebrate his birthday:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you bummed out over the cancellation of the Neighborhood Awards?

 

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Ciara Spreads Good Cheer With Makeovers For Children’s Hospital Patients + Hometown Hero Steph Curry Returns To Charlotte And Makes Wheelchair Bound Fan's Day!

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Ciara put smiles on several young ladies’ faces as she came through with some glow up tools for some makeovers. Meanwhile, Steph Curry trekked it back to Charlotte, NC for some hometown love. Get it all inside…

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Ciara has a big heart of gold. And the kids at Seattle Children’s Hospital experienced just how big it is.

CiCi has accompanied her husband Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on several trips to the children’s hospital. But her last visit was a special one. The R&B singer pampered the kiddies with makeovers complete with a glam squad. The pregnant mom wanted to organize an event to help make kids at the hospital feel beautiful – both inside and out. Revlon transformed the hospital into a beauty salon for the day.

“Every time I visit Seattle Children’s, I see how strong these children are who are going through such difficult battles,”said Ciara.“I wanted to help make them feel as strong and beautiful as they are to me, and to let them know I’m thinking about them. I often hear that I inspire these kids, but they’re really the ones that inspire me. They are the real superheroes of today.”

Aww!

The children were more than grateful for Ciara’s good deed.

“The event was amazing,” said Fiona Lynch, 18, who is currently a patient at Seattle Children’s.“Ciara and her glam squad are incredible! They were all so nice and made me feel so special.”

“Being in the hospital can make you sad or get you down,” said Lynch.“Today wasn’t like other days in the hospital. I didn’t have to think about medications or scans. It really took my mind off being in the hospital and gave me a break. I just want to thank Ciara for thinking of us. It means a lot to the kids in the hospital who are sick.”

 

 

Mad props to CiCi for making their day!

In other Ciara news...

 

 

Exciting News To Share With You All This Week! Sharing My Good Vibes With You All!

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CiCi has an upcoming announcement and we're twidling our thumbs waiting to find out what it is. Hmm....any guesses?

 

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Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry jetted to his hometown of Charlotte, NC for some hometown love.

For his first stop, he made an appearance at his alma mater Christian High School where they retired his No. 20 jersey. Check it above.

 

 

The two-time NBA MVP spoke to the students reflecting on his time at the high school as a youngster. He told them he wished he had challenged himself more when he first started playing basketball.

Apparently, when it was time to try out for the varsity team, the freshman baller skipped out on the varsity tryout and tried his hand at junior varsity.

"I went through some doubts about whether I could play on the varsity level at the time," Curry said during a halftime ceremony at his high school."But I wished I had pushed myself. That taught me a lot— to just go for it and challenge yourself in that regard and not let doubts or what people might tell you or how short or skinny you might be deter you from where you want to be."

 

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Steph then made his way to his alma mater Davidson College where he was honored during the halftime of Davidson's game against Duquesne. His wife, Ayesha Curry, was right by his side courtside.

ESPN reports:

The student section at Davidson's John M. Belk Arena was named in honor of Curry, the school's all-time leading scorer. The new section will be called "Section 30," in recognition of the number Curry wore with the Wildcats during their run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

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Steph’s Davidson’s jersey won’t be retired until Steph completes his college degree. The NBA baller left Davidson his junior year for the NBA draft.

Also, this happened:

 

Sweet!

 

EXTRAS:

1. The Cleveland Cavaliers turned down Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love trade. STORY

Photos: Ciara's IG/Davidson's IG

WHY Is Sherri Shepherd’s Ex Husband Sal On A Dating Site (& Possibly LYING)? Sherri BLASTS Him Within An Inch Of His Life

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Chile, Sherri Shepherd’s ex-husband Lamar Sally is single and ready to mingle…online. Sherri blasted his online dating profile calling him a scammer, this after a huge victory in court. Get it all inside…

Well this is interesting.

Sherri Shepherd’s ex-husband Lamar Sally is looking for love. So where does he go? BlackPeopleMeet.com!

We’re not making this up. He really has a profile on the dating site (we checked) and the information he entered is questionable.

He claims he's "well off" and makes between $75,000 - $100,000, but Sherri begs to differ. Esp. since his income is from her child support and alimony!  She posted his profile on Twitter, warning women to steer clear of him and called him a scammer:

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Bloop!

Sal says he’s looking for a serious relationship and prefers a woman who enjoys watching football on Sundays:

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Now that he’s a single father, Sal posted up several flicks of his 2-year-old son Lamar Sally Jr. (LJ), the baby he was supposed to share with Sherri via surrogate before they called it quits who is allegedly battling a disease known as G6PD. The son Sherri is shelling out thousands for every month in child support:

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He's a cutie.

The former “The View” co-host and her ex-husband have been at each other’s necks since they called it quits. But, the YBF actress recently scored a victory in court.

So here’s the deal…

Sherri pays $6,400 a month in child support in addition to fully-covered healthcare benefits and substantial life insurance policy she willingly provides. Sal took her to court in California in an effort to get more child support and he wants her to pay $75,000 in attorney fees and costs.

The twosome was in court last week and the judge ruled in Sherri’s favor. According to Sherri’s camp, Sally and his counsel were humiliated as the judge flat out denied his request and politely asked Sally to be seated in the audience, away from counsel table so he could properly dispose of the matter. The California judge agreed with Sherri's counsel Terry Levich Ross, Esq. and determined that by Sal's own agreement in two separate legal judgments, New Jersey has exclusive and ongoing jurisdiction over this child support issue and all matters must be dealt with only in that state.

And get this…

The amount of child support Sherri is currently paying her ex-husband is MORE than New Jersey has required her to pay, so if Sal wanted to revisit the matter in a New Jersey court he would likely face having his payments reduced substantially. Hmm…maybe Sherri should consider going back to court in NJ to have her payments reduced.

Now, all Sherri wants Sal to do is to stop with his frivolous attempts to get more money out of her and to seek employment to take care of his child like any other capable parent.

After court, Sherri was all in her feelings while waiting on a flight and aired out her frustrations of BOTH of her ex-husbands trying to scheme up a plan against her. Peep her tweets below (read from the bottom up):

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So, any ladies looking to hook up with Sal?

 

We kid. 

Photos: Sal's BlackPeopleMeet Profile

Keri Hilson Exlains Why She's Thankful For Her NBA Baller Ex Serge Ibaka

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The usually private Keri Hilson opens up about her breakup from NBA baller Serge Ibaka during an appearance on “The Real” today. Find out what she learned from the failed relationship inside…

Keri Hilson doesn’t dish much about her personal life. But, the R&B songstress did open up a bit about her breakup with Orlando Magic baller Serge Ibaka.

When singers suffer a breakup, fans get excited for a fire new album. Interestingly enough, the “Knock You Down” singer is following that blueprint as she gears up to release a new album titled L.I.A.R (Love Is A Religion), her first album since the release of her 2nd studio album No Boys Allowed in 2010.

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The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer appeared on “The Real” to dish on her upcoming album and to talk a bit about her breakup.

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Love this entire look! 

When asked about her breakup with Serge, she had nothing but good things to say. While calling it quits with the person you thought you were going to spend the rest of your life with is hard, Keri sees it as a learning experience.

“I’m not a big fan of talking about my relationships in settings when it’s about music and movies and things like that. But, I learned so much. I’m grateful, I thank him.”

Check it:

We’re sure her uncoupling from the NBA baller provided some inspiration for the new music.  Ugh those two were such a hot couple!

 

Photos: Robert Voets/Warner Bros. Television


The Weeknd Takes New Boo Selena Gomez Out With His Celeb Homies + Iggy Azalea Pulls A Tyga + Drake Dines With Porn Star Overseas...Where's JLo?

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Things are heating up between The Weeknd and his new girlfriend Selena Gomez. He brought her with him to hang out with his homies. Get the latest on their relationship, plus what Drake was doing overseas with a porn star inside…

Let her meet your friends, so we know it's real.

The Weeknd and Selena Gomez seem to be taking their relationship to the next level. Well, kind of.

Y’all know when you first meet your man’s friends and he brings you along to hang out with them, it’s getting a little more serious than it was.

Well, the R&B crooner brought Selena to tag along with him, French Montana and Jaden Smith last night. The four of them spent the evening at Dave & Buster’s. Sources tell E! News the crew was having so much fun they didn’t leave until 3AM.

“Selena looked so happy and Abel was very chill, very relaxed," the source told the site. "They held hands as they left and it was very warm, you can tell they are really enjoying each other’s company…[Selena] seems very at ease with him and you can still see the stars in her eyes. They are clearly smitten!”

French posted up a picture on Instagram of himself, The Weeknd and Jaden with the caption, “YOUNG LEGENDS #newboyband #shwag.” Selena wasn't in the pic, but she was there. Peep those pics here.

 

Speaking of French...

The Coke Boy wants everyone to know he doesn’t care what his ex-girlfriend (?) Iggy Azalea does now that they’re over and he wishes her nothing but the best.

Apparently, Iggy’s new boo, 19-year-old music producer Ljay Currie, was spotted wearing some diamonds that French bought Iggy while they were dating.  Yeah, chick pulled a Tyga in more ways than one. Re0gifting ish to their new youngin.

The NYC rapper said he doesn’t care what she does with the diamonds. Oh, he also mentioned he was the one to call it quits with the Australian rap star.

In other news...

 

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Drake was spied having dinner with a woman…who wasn’t his rumored girlfriend Jennifer Lopez.

On Monday, the Young Money rapper was spotted having dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam and he was accompanied by porn star Rosee Divine, according to the Daily Mail.

Nothing in the pictures screamed they’re hooking up, but you never know these days. We all know how fast Drizzy goes on to the next one.

Check out the flicks here.

Meanwhile, JLo was in Miami on Monday following the Winter TCA’s. She was busy doing press rounds for her show “Shades of Blue.”

 

And just in case Drizzy needed a reminder:

 

 

BTS promo shoot #WOD #WorldofDance #gonnabefun #spring/summer #NBC #worththewait

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We see you Jenny from the Block!

 

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Dear Chris Brown, Get New Friends Who Won’t Wreck Your Lambo & Walk Off

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Who needs enemies when you have friends that will screw you over? Someone in Chris Brown’s camp went for a ride, wrecked it then left it! Deets inside…

Note to Breezy: Get new friends!

Someone in Chris Brown’s camp decided to take a ride in the R&B singer’s Lamborghini Aventador, without his knowledge, and totaled it! Not only did they wreck it, they left it on the side of the road. Bruh.

Check out pics of the damaged vehicle here.

Police found the damaged Lambo, which retails for at least $400,000, in Beverly Hills. He had it wrapped in matte black and we're sure a few other customizations so it's likely a much higher number.

It’s still registered in Breezy’s name, but he reportedly allows his friends to drive his whips.

It’s unclear who was driving the whip because Breezy claims he had no idea someone was driving the luxury vehicle the night was wrecked. It's the same vehicle in the picture above with a black matte finish.

Since the accident was a single car crash and no one was hurt, it’s not high on the totem pole of investigations.

We’re sure Breezy is pissed though. Did he not learn from Blac Chyna’s incident?

 

Kelly Rowland Is SLAYING In NYC All Week In Chic Trench Coats & Bomb Pants + Jennifer Lopez’s BOOTYLICIOUS ‘World Of Dance’ BTS Shot

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Kelly Rowland is snatching wigs with her stylish looks in NYC. Get her designer deets, plus new shots of Jennifer Lopez behind-the-scenes for her new show “World of Dance” inside…

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We’ve been keeping tabs on Kelly Rowland lately and she has been serving up some several stylish looks that we’re loving.

On the promo trail for her new movie Love By The 10th Date, Kellz was spotted pounding the pavement in NYC. For her 'Extra TV' appearance, the R&B singer glammed it up in earth tones rocking an oversized EDEN sweater, side stripped Tracy Reese trousers, and Ade Samuel shoes. She topped her look off with a tan trench coat draped over her shoulders.

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So freakin' GORGE!

Here's a little backstage action with "EXTRA" correspondent AJ Calloway:

 

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We're just out here trying to learn her ways...

 

Later...

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The soon-to-be author was back in the streets in another ensemble for another round of interviews. This time, she wore a stripped Jacquemus jumpsuit accented with wide legs, a Vivian Chan turtleneck underneath, Ade Samuel shoes and she topped her look off with a fire red coat by Related.

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And she also rocked some off-the-shoulder action this week. Cute.

See Kellz flex her acting chops in the LIFETIME movie Love By The 10th Date set to premiere Saturday, January 28th at 8pm EST.

Also on the promo trail...

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Oh, well show off then JLo!

Jennifer Lopez started promo for her upcoming NBC show “World of Dance” and she has everyone on notice with this bootylicious pic. She shared the hot behind-the-scenes promo shot on Instagram to rev up interest in the show. She captioned, “BTS promo shoot #WOD #WorldofDance #gonnabefun #spring/summer #NBC #worththewait”

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Last night, there was a photo call for the show where she was front and center on the carpet alongside the show’s judges Ne-Yo and Derek Hough, along with host Jenna Dewan Tatum. JLo will serve as a judge and an executive producer.

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According to NBC, the series brings the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo artists compete against duos and crews in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, krumping, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, clogging, stomping and more. If you think you have what it takes, go sign up! They're casting right now.

You can expect the new series to debut this spring on NBC.

You watching?

 

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EXCLUSIVE: BBD & 'New Edition' Biopic Stars On That Super Hard Bootcamp + LaLa Anthony, Yvette Nicole Brown Rep For The Blackest Mamas Ever

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'The New Edition Story' has been EVERYTHING.  We caught up with BBD, the actors playing the members of the group, director Chris Robinson, La La Anthony and more to get the scoop on how they pulled it all off.  Get our exclusive interviews inside...

Don't know about y'all, but we've been LIVING while watching this 'New Edition' biopic.  BET's three night mini-series hit a ratings high with 4.4 million viewers on night one, and now we see why.

YBF Correspondent Kalia Silva-Phillips (@myeye4diy) caught up with BBD, director Chris Robinson, the ridiculously cute kid actors who KILLED their roles and more. We get the scoop on the actors' 3 week bootcamp that Luke James said was HELL, Ronnie Devoe dishes on exactly why they were all 100% down for this biopic, and why they were on set working one-on-one with the actors.

Plus, now that we know Mama Bivens, Mama Devoe, Mama Brown and the rest of the mamas are the blackest mamas ever (we've heard every threat they tossed from our OWN mamas), we had to talk to them.  Yvette Nicole Brown (Mama Bivens) and LaLa Anthony (Mama DeVoe) tell us their personal NE obsessions and more!

Check out the video interviews above!

By the way, the 'New Edition Story' premiere was LIT! Get into everything that went down on the red carpet and at the after party HERE.

 

 

Barack Obama Could Bank $20M With Book Deal! + Paula Patton Lands Lead Role In New Drama Series

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Barack Obama is set to write a memoir following his presidency and he could get paid more than any president before him. Get the details on the book deal, plus Paula Patton’s new ABC gig inside…

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Former president Barack Obama is getting in some rest and relaxation right now. But, he’s gearing up to write a memoir following his eight-year presidency. And that COIN is about to be very real.

Esther Newberg, co-head of ICM Partners' publishing unit, is predicting that former President Obama will get at least $20 million…or MORE.

"There's no doubt Obama's memoir will go for more than any president's has ever gone," she predicts.

According to reports, George W. Bush got $7 million for 2010's "Decision Points," selling 2.6 million copies. Bill Clinton received a $15 million advance (the current record holder) for 2001's "My Life," selling 2.2 million copies. Now, there are predictions Mr. Obama will top them both.

Princeton University presidential historian Julian Zelizer says, "There is broader fascination with Obama, from conservatives who really hate him as well as liberals who deeply admire what he did."

THR reports:

Obama, 55, who likely will be repped by Washington lawyer Bob Barnett, recently told senior adviser turned CNN commentator David Axelrod that the book is his top priority. And he hired Cody Keenan, former White House director of speechwriting, to help. While every major publisher likely will bid, Random House, which published Obama's 1995 memoir Dreams of My Father and 2008 campaign book The Audacity of Hope (combined sales: 5 million), as well as both the Clinton and Bush books, has the inside track.

We’re here for this memoir. We KNOW it will be worth the read.

In TV news…

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Paula Patton just nabbed a new gig.

The 41-year-old actress, who’s currently battling it out with her ex-husband Robin Thicke, landed the lead role in a new series titled “Somewhere Between.” The thriller drama, which is said to have a supernatural twist, has a 10-episode straight-to-series order for summer 2017. Yep, it’ll be here soon.

Deadline reports:

Written by Legend Of The Seeker and Taxi Brooklyn co-creator Stephen Tolkin based on a Korean format, Somewhere Between centers on superstar news producer and fiercely loving mom Laura Price (Patton). She isn’t crazy: She knows her daughter Serena is going to be murdered. She doesn’t know who the murderer is or why she’ll be killed, but she knows exactly when it will happen, where and how. Despite this, all of her attempts to keep her daughter safe fail, and Serena’s fixed, unmovable, terrifying fate keeps her directly in the path of her killer.

Paula keeps a job, doesn’t she?

 

EXTRAS:

1. A comedy pilot about a rapper-turned-mayor is coming to ABC created by “Hamilton” actor Daveed Diggs. STORY

 

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Rapper Chief Keef ARRESTED For Home Invasion & Beating Up A Producer

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And he was doing so well since getting out of jail a few years ago.  Rapper Chief Keef was just arrested for allegedly attacking a producer in his home....with an AK 47 and his goons.  Deets inside...

Some dudes just can't escape the foolywang behavior.  Chicago rapper Chief Keef, who's been living in L.A. for the past few years, decided to roll up on producer Ramsay Tha Great last week.  Ramsay posted the incident to Instagram -- with all his cuts and bruises -- and threatened to file charges days ago:

 

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And apparently, that he did.

TMZ reports:

Chief Keef's been arrested for robbery and assault after allegedly jumping his former music producer, Ramsay Tha Great, in his home last week ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Keef was wanted for questioning in the armed home invasion, and they got a warrant to search his pad in Tarzana, CA Thursday night. We're told Keef and one other individual were taken into custody.

There's alleged video that was posted by NBC LA's local news of 21-year-old Keef and his homies getting arrested.

Ramsay, who's also from Chicago, has taken to Instagram to double down on getting Keef locked up, and says he's disappointed that the black community is dragging him for filing charges and calling him a "rat."   He says he's a example to other young black men to not retailiate and go a different route.

 

Real life

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Foolishness.

MUSIC FAB: Keyshia Cole Isn't Here For The Bullsh*t On 'You' Ft. Remy Ma & French Montana + Missy's Back With 'I'm Better' Video

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New music just hit the net from a couple YBF chicks.  Get into Keyshia Cole's new anti-bullsh*t single "You" and Missy Elliot brings her Misdemeanor vibes out again in new "I'm Better" video....

 

Keyshia Cole has been working on her new album lately.  And she seems to be focusing solely on being a mom to little DJ.  She and her estranged husband Boobie Gibson still haven't finalized their divorce, to our knowledge, and it sounds like Keyshia still has some ish to get off her chest after their tumultuous relationship.

The Bay Area babe may have calmed down with the clapbacks on social media, but chick still aint here for the bullsh*t.  And she makes that known on her new single "You" featuring her bestie Remy Ma and French Montana.

Check out a preview below.  The full track is available on iTunes.

 

In other new music news:

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Missy and her fly, futuristic style are back again.  She tapped super producer and artist Lamb to join her on her new track "I'm Better."  Plus, they went ahead and cut some visuals for it too.  Check it below:

New single "I'm Better" ft. Lamb available for streaming and download now: https://missyell.io/tt/imbetter

Director: Dave Meyers & Missy Elliott

 

So Missy with it.

 

 


Paula Patton Says Robin Thicke Abused Her, He Says SHE Abused Him, And Julian Now Yanked From Robin's Custody

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The Paula Patton vs. Robin Thicke post-divorce drama is getting messier by the day.  After over a month of child abuse accusations and custody challenges flying between the two, Paula made the most shocking claim.  Details inside...

Soon after Robin Thicke's father Alan Thicke died, drama between Robin and his ex-wife Paula hit an all time high.

In the midst of both Paula and Robin pleading with the LA family courts to win temporary sole custody of their 6-year-old son Julian, Paula accused Robin of abusing her!  It's interesting because just weeks ago, Paula stated that Julian told her that his daddy had been hitting and punching him, which led Paula to go to authorities in the first place.

Robin claimed she was simply bitter because she wasn't invited to his father's funeral last month because she often, allegedly, spoke badly of him.

Now, damaging accusations of abuse are being tossed back and forth, and Julian has been yanked from his father's arms!  Robin is not even allowed to see him anymore, at least not or now.  TMZ reports:

Robin Thicke is not allowed to go near his child or his ex-wife, Paula Patton ... this after a judge just temporarily yanked custody away from him, but now Robin's lawyer claims Paula is being investigated by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services for emotional abuse ... TMZ has learned.

Robin and Paula both rushed to an L.A. courtroom Thursday, each asking for complete temporary sole custody of 6-year-old Julian. The judge shut Robin down and issued a domestic violence restraining order Paula sought in which Robin must now stay clear of Julian, her and her mom until further notice.

The site says the Department of Children and Family Services found Paula's claims to be unfounded and the investigation into him is being dropped.  However, the ish aint over.

Robin has now told the courts Paula has been committing emotional abuse, so now SHE is under investigation!  The site states:

We've learned the "emotional abuse" allegation involves claims that Paula has intentionally tried to alienate Julian from Robin.

As for Paula's decision to go for a domestic violence restraining order, we're told the trigger was Robin going to Paula's house to pick up Julian for a scheduled visit, and when she wouldn't open the door he allegedly started banging on it ... something Robin denies.

Sheesh.  How did we get here?!

As for those abuse claims Paula made, she's giving all the stories and providing all the receipts.  With dates. TMZ dished on a few stories of cocaine rages, cheating and stories of her being beat, all included in Paula's complaint:

According to Paula's declaration filed in support of her domestic violence restraining order in May 2013 at the Cannes Film Festival ... she and Robin got into a fight and Robin hit her with a closed fist to her upper body and then pushed her onto the ground.  

She claims he threatened multiple times to "bash my f***ing head in." 

Paula gets personal, saying the straw that broke the camel's back in their marriage happened back in February 2013, when she was filming "Warcraft." Robin and Julian came to stay with her and she says Robin was supposed to take care of the boy, but early in the morning, he began screaming in front of them that he wanted to "f***ing sleep ... Who do you f***ing think you are not letting me sleep!" 

She also claims Robin had a serious cocaine problem.

She makes cheating allegations in her docs, saying Robin called her while he was on tour in 2013 and she heard him having sex with another woman.

Goodness.

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White Trump Supporter Gives Black Waitress $450 Tip & Now ‘America Is Great Again’...At Least He Thinks So

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A white Trump supporter is explaining why he gave a $450 tip to a black waitress in D.C. Find out what he said inside…

A receipt from Busboys and Poets went viral after a white man left a black waitress a $450 tip. Now, the man who left the tip is speaking out and explaining why he did it.

Jason White is a Trump supporter, so he was in Washington D.C. to witness Donald Trump get sworn in as the 45th president. During his time in the capitol, Jason and two of his friends stopped by iconic eatery Busboys and Poets, a restaurant known for promoting social justice.

According to the Washington Post, Jason walked in with his red “Make America Great Again” cap, but soon realized he stuck out like a sore thumb with all the black heritage artwork covering the walls. He eventually took it off. Their waitress, 25-year-old Rosalynd Harris, greeted them with a warm smile and happily chatted with them. She says her mood was more jovial than usual because she had just come from the Women's March.

Jason is a dentist and complimented Rosalynd on her smile as they conversed. When it was time to leave, Jason left her a $450 tip on a $72.60 bill along with a note that read,

 

 

“We may come from different cultures and may disagree on certain issues, but if everyone would share their smile and kindness like your beautiful smile, our country will come together as one people. Not race. Not gender. Just American. God Bless!”

We get it.  And it's noble.

The 37-year-old dentist, who has been a Trump supporter since the beginning, told the Post the significance of the $450 was a nod to Trump becoming the 45th president. Hmph. After witnessing the presidential inauguration and the Women’s March the following day, Jason said he felt inspired. He said he hopes his act of kindness is a step toward everyone uniting and moving forward together.

“As I sat there, I thought about the entire weekend and I thought, ‘I don’t know her, she doesn’t know me, but if most Americans have a preconceived perception about people, then we’re never going to get better,’” he said.

Well, the gesture was nice of him. BUT, the fact that he defends someone who is racist and openly sexist MAY negate his gesture. Just sayin’.

Here's how he explains that away:

 

Our homie-in-our-head "MTV Decoded" host Franchesca Ramsey aint here for it though.

 

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Thoughts?

 

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Win A #FiftyShadesDarker Ladies' Night Out With Your Bestie & The YBF!

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FAB CONTEST ALERT! With Fifty Shades Darker opening on 2/10, we’re granting one lucky winner and their bestie the chance to join YBF Founder Natasha and friends for a fun Ladies’ Night Out in New York City this Sunday on 1/29!  Oh, and it's all on us!

 

To enter to win, tag #TheYBF #FiftyShadesDarker #FiftyShadesLNO (must tag all 3!) in a photo of you and your bestie on Instagram or Twitter. Contest for NYC/New Jersey area only. It all ends this Friday at midnight.

Things just got steamier. Can't wait to link up o' fab ones!

Tyga, King, His Girlfriend Kylie & Her Fam All Jet To Costa Rica + Mariah Carey STILL Rocking Engagement Ring While Out With Bryan Tanaka

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Tyga, his son King Cairo and the Kardashian Klan are gearing up for a family vacation in Costa Rica. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey is still rocking her engagement ring from James Packer while out with her new boy toy Bryan Tanaka. Get it all inside….

It’s time for another Kardashian Jenner vacation that’s likely being filmed for their new season of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”

No surprise that Tyga is tagging along with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. T-Raww brought his baby boy King Cairo along for the fun, following their family vacation in Mexico earlier this month.  Kylie looked like she was proud to be on step mommy duty, holding King's hand and carrying him from the car to the plane.

The four-year-old and his possible step-mom held hands as they ran up to the private jet to jet out of L.A. Joining them on the flight, Kylie’s sister Kourtney Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner and Kris’ boyfriend Corey Gamble.

Check it:

Kim Kardashian West, North West and Saint West are also headed to Costa Rica with the family…sans daddy Kanye West. Mrs. West was spotted getting the kids of of their vehicle before boarding a private jet:

 

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Mariah Carey and James Packer have been broken up for about three months (at least). But, chick is still rocking her 35-carat diamond engagement ring.

The Grammy Award winner and her new boy toy Bryan Tanaka took the twins, Roc & Roe, out for frozen yogurt in L.A. on Wednesday. And Mimi had that massive diamond ring sitting pretty on her ring finger. Peep the pics here.

If you watch “Mariah’s World” then you’ve seen all the flirtation that goes down between Mimi and Bryan. It's pretty thick.

Bryan is really crushing on Mimi, but we wonder how he feels about her still wearing her engagement ring from another man. We doubt he cares.  He's just glad to be in the mix, chile.

Does it mess with his ego in some way? Or, maybe they’ve talked about it and it doesn’t bother him at all. Who knows.

 

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Ciara Is Ready To Make A Splash On Music Scene With Warner Bros. Deal + John Legend Responds To Racist Paparazzi Joke

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Ciara just announced her big surprise! She just inked a new deal with Warner Bros. Records. Come celebrate with CiCi and read what John Legend had to say about that racist joke from the paparazzi inside…

New year, new baby and a new record deal! 2017 is looking real good for Ciara.

Earlier this week, CiCi said she had a big announcement to make. And now the cat is out of the bag. She just inked a new record deal with Warner Bros Records after run with EPIC Records.

"We welcome Ciara to Warner Bros. Records and look forward to the next chapter of her storied music career," said Cameron Strang, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Records.

13-years in the game, Ciara has sold over 23 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide. Along with her record sells, Mrs. Wilson has kept her fan entertained with her high-energy choreography and unparalleled dance abilities.

The soon-to-be mom again hopped on Instagram to express her excitement writing,

“Warner Brothers Records!!! Lets Get It! Proud to announce and honored to join the family! To all my Ladies out there...this is truly a time where we can do anything, be anything we want, & Love to the fullest while being loved in return.. there is No Limit! Dreams really do come true! I’m supercharged to make the World Dance again!”

As she prepares to welcome a new bundle of joy into her family fold, she will also be gearing up to bring some new music. We’re sure her fans are anxiously waiting a new album to follow up her 2015 album JACKIE.

Congrats Ciara!

In other singer news...

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Last week, John Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen went off on Twitter blasting a paparazzi that made a racist joke about her husband. She tweeted:

“Paparazzi at JFK just asked me ‘if we evolved from monkeys, why is John Legend still around?’ - and people wonder why celebs lose it in pics”

 

 

Now, the La La Land star is speaking out about the disgusting remark. He told “EXTRA” the incident was bizarre, but he kept calm to keep from falling into his trap.

“It was kind of surreal because he made this joke, basically insinuating that I was a monkey," John said. “As anyone black knows, we’ve dealt with that slur of us being called monkeys as a way of dehumanizing us and justifying racism, and he made a joke about it.”

He continued, "I think his intent was to try and get me to react on camera 'cause he had a video camera out and thought he could get me to react angrily and get some footage that he could sell, but we didn’t act angrily. We just got in the car and said, 'Did he just say what I think he said?’ It’s nasty to make a joke like that, but I try not to let it hurt me.”

Yes John! Don’t give them what they want.

In TV news...

On top of everything John has going on, the R&B crooner will be joining"The Voice" as an advisor to coach Adam Levine's team for the upcoming 12th season. John is all about his coins!

Photos: Getty/Ciara's IG

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