After a two-week vacay yachting it up along the French Riviera, Rihanna jetted into Barbados a few days ago.  She's taken her sunning/drinking/smoking fesitivites back home to her island.  Aaahh the good life...

The "Birthday Cake" singer was seen wearing a baseball cap and colorful t-shirt dress and sneakers as she partied with friends and noshed on coconut at Brewster's Road Crew Fete in Barbados today.

And she's looking more relaxed and chill than she has in a long while.  Rih tweeted on Monday:

Dolly I could feel you here #Barbados

The pop chick has been nominated for 5 MTV VMAs.  So we're sure she'll be front and center at the show on September 6th.

Pic via SPLASH

Talk show diva Wendy Williams posted a pic from her childhood today and revealed a little secret that may shock beauticians and wig lovers around the world! Deets inside......

Wig connoisseur Wendy Williams recently posted a pic on her Facebook page of her 10-year-old self.  And let her fans in on a little secret regarding her virgin hair.  She said he created this "everyday look" because it's easy to maintain.  Miss Wendy used to rock two long braids and a big smile (and looked just like little Kevin!) on the daily.

The message on the page read: "Wendy at 10-years-old sporting her 'everyday look'.  It was quick and easy to do on her own. "Here’s a little secret: Wendy has never had a perm." 

These days, her natural hair stays locked and loaded in a wig cap as chick keeps a different wig for every day.  Not mad at that...

Keyshia Cole is back in all her platinum blonde glory for her brand new video for her single "Enough of No Love."  She goes from girly girl to urban galm in 30 seconds. And makes it look fabulous.

Peep the video inside...

Keyshia & Weezy shot the Benny Boom-directed video back in June in L.A.  About the visuals Benny explained:

"Conceptually I wanted to do something that was strictly fashion and beauty and just a little of narrative.

I just wanted people to see her come back, just performing crazy. So I came up with this idea of her sort of being in this padded room as if she had lost her mind over love.”

Check out Keyshia's choreographed dance skills in her new video for "Enough of No Love," which will appear on her upcoming fifth studio album, Woman To Woman.

OK.  Calm whatever's in your britches.  K.Michelle and hottie Olympic simmer Ryan Lochte are not dating, like rumors on the net said this week.

THe "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star tells TheYBF.com is their long time friendship is just that....

The rumor mill went wild this week after America's newest most wanted bachelor Ryan Lochte copped the Olympic Gold medal in his first race.  And even though plenty of ladies were tweeting their adoration for Mr. Locthe and wishing him to be their boo, it was "LAHHA" star K. Michelle's tweets that seemed a little more intimate.

But no worries ladies.  K. Michelle's rep confirmed to us that the two are simply "wonderful & supportive friends."  They've even been spotted courtside at basketball games and parties (pictured above) together.  And they've known each other for a long time:

"K. Michelle and Ryan Lochte are just great friends who support one another. Ryan and K. Michelle have known one another for some time, and their relationship is nothing more but wonderful and supporting friends in each other's career."

K. Michelle re-confirmed the rumors are false tweeting:

This is so out the blue and old news. I am single. I have friends and I support their endeavors! #carryon

Nothing wrong with having hot & successful friends.

Do you boo....

Pics: LazyGirls.Info/Twitter/Getty

As VH1 continues to kill the reality tv game, they've announced premiere dates for "Ev & Ocho" and “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”   And have a released a few promo pics--a la Chad & Evelyn's wedding photos. Deets inside...............

We all know "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn and NFLer Chad finally made it down the aisle, and now we get to watch everything as it played out.

Fans will watch Evelyn and Chad work together with wedding planner Diann Valentine on the perfect cake and designer dress. Also, how Ev deals with Ocho's unconventional wedding demands. The show starts Sept. 3rd at 9:30p. 

Also in tv................

This season on "The Family Hustle," the cameras follow rapper T.I. as he films the new season of the hit television series “Boss.” Plus, his new movie role starring alongside Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in the upcoming Identity Theft, and promotes his book Trouble & Triumph: A Novel of Power & Beauty.

Wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris is also making moves of her own this season by expanding her Pretty Hustle brand and working with the OMG Girlz. The show also starts September 3.

BONUS:  

Also, Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert have a premiere date for their new show  "Tamar & Vince." The show will air September 20.

"Tamar & Vince is a spin-off of WE tv’s hit original series, Braxton Family Values, where youngest sister, Tamar, has proven to be the show’s breakout star. This new show will follow Tamar in her ongoing pursuit of pop super stardom, with husband Vince Herbert helping and supporting her every step of the way," said WEtv in a statement.

Will you watch?

Photos via  Piotr Sikora/VH1/John Parra/Mike Colon

Only 1 came out on top during the Individual Women's Gymnastics All-Around competition.  And it's 16-year-old Gabrielle Douglas.  After America's newest sweetheart grabbed the gold at yesterday's competition--making history as the first black woman to do so--everyday folks, celebs and the media went berserk.  In a fabulous way.

We've got celeb reactions to Gabby's amazing accomplishment inside...

The jaw-dropping talent and poise of Gabby Douglas has had everybody in tears and celebration all week.  And celebs are no different.  Check out the YBF world's reactions to Gabby taking the Gold:

Beyonce: "A huge congratulations to 16-year-old Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas - Wow - what a thrill to watch you take this Gold!  I can tell you've been working hard for so long - enjoy this moment, it's yours. Thank you for inspiring all of us!"

Oprah: "OMG I'm so THRILLED for Gabby. Flowing happy tears!! #TeamUSA"

Nicki Minaj: *kisses to Gabby* what an amazing little firecracker. #USA #Olympics."

Lil Wayne: "Glad i lived to see what Gabby Douglas did in the Olympics. Icon."

Ciara: "Not only am I happy 4 U. I'm happy for your family 2! The sacrifices payed off! Keep inspiring Young Girls and Women like Me."

Octavia Spencer: "HUGE HUGE MOMENT!!! Own it! bringing home THE GOLD!"

Condoleeza Rice: "Proud of their team gold and thrilled for Gabby Douglas and her momentous accomplishment as the first African-American to win the individual all-around gymnastics title."

Magic Johnson: Congrats to @gabrielledoug on winning gold in women's all around! You are an inspiration to young girls everywhere, esp African Americans./Would love to host @gabrielledoug & her family at a @Dodgers game when she is back. #TeamUSA

Roland Martin: Right now, Gabby @gabrielledoug is receiving her gold medal. That smile is lighting up the arena! #teamUSA

Gabrielle Union: GOLDEN GIRL!!! I'm in awe :)

Sheila E.: DID U KNOW....If you rearrange GABBY'S last name DOUGLAS it reads USA Gold....#gabby

Jackée Harry: Wow! So Gabby Douglas ( @gabrielledoug )'s Last Name Unscrambled Is 'USA GOLD'! She Was #DestinedToWin! Congrats! #TeamUSA!

Sheryl Underwood: Congratulations to Gabby Douglas (@gabrielledoug)! Keep on smiling & inspiring. Olympic gold!

Whoopi Goldberg: Gabby Douglas made Olympic history that little girl blew the World away, TOTAL talent. Proud Proud Proud

Lisa Leslie: Well deserved! #GoldModel

Cheryl "Salt" James: Gabby Douglas!!! Yes... Take heed young ladies, U can win!!

Kerry Washington: WOW! WOW! WOW!

Raven-Symone`: Dreams do come true!! Congrats "all around"

Fellow Virginian Mike Vick: Salute to Gabrielle Douglas #757

Timbaland: yessir bigups to @gabrielledoug u did ur thang

Estelle: I JUST rewatched Gabby douglass. Yo. Goosebumps. Every single turn was sharp. Clean. Perfect. Omg!!!  triple turns in the air?just..

Rick Ross: Congrats Gabby Douglas. Olympic #goldmedalist

Mary J Blige: Congratulations to @gabrielledoug On her 2 Olympic Gold Medals!!! I'm so inspired!!!

Dawn Richard: So happy for @gabrielledoug and her family. God bless them all. Breaking barriers and boundaries with poise and class. I love it!

Pharrell: Va Bch!! @gabrielledoug knew what she wanted at a young age and did it. She saw it her mind and nothing could distract her. She is OTHER. / You are the future, @gabrielledoug Such a shining example of focus, persistence, and execution. And a special thx to your rock of a family.

Monica: Congratulations Gabby Douglas on your Olympic Achievements. Gymnastics Team USA u made us all proud❤

President Obama via hand delivered message from the White House  in addition to a call from Air Force One: "You just tore it up.  I know how hard you worked to get there.  Keep at it. Stay cool."

Dominique Dawes: In a tearful video, Dominique said she is thrilled to change her website from being the ONLY to being the FIRST...

Even Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time--who celebrated his own history-making this week--took time from the pool to tweet: Congrats to @gabrielledoug last night!!! We watched from the pool!!! #USA."

By the way, maybe getting 35.7 million viewers during last night's telecast of the Gymnastics & Swimming matches in prime-time explains why NBC won't show ish live.  Still annoying though.

Gabby, whose Twitter account doubled from 200K to 400K in just days, tweeted recently: "WOW such an AMAZING experience! Thank you all for your support, love and prayers love you all!!! #oncloud9 <3.....Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. "

And here at TheYBF.com, we couldn't be prouder. THIS is the definition of a YBF chick.

Halle Berry was among the YBF chicks recently spotted working on new projects.  See candids of her and Viola Davis inside along with red carpet pics of Vivica A. Fox.

Vivica A. Fox attended the "Total Recall" New York Premiere at Chelsea Clearview Cinemas last night.

This definitely isn't my favorite wig from her collection.....but her dress is nice.  Wonder if she's still celebrating her birthday...

Also in New York City...............

Actress Viola Davis (and her natural hair) was seen arriving on the set of her new movie 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' yesterday with her co-star from The Help Jessica Chastain.  

She changed outfits to shoot scenes for the film that's shooting at Cooper Union.  The plot of the double feature film:

"The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: His" and "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Hers."

The love story explores a New York City couple's relationship during a difficult time in their marriage, from the different perspective of the husband, (McAvoy), a restaurant owner, and of the wife (Chastain), who goes back to college.

But both films will be stand-alone movies. Together these films will describe a fully, more complete look at these characters and their lives.
 

And speaking of working girls:

Actress Halle Berry was spotted on the set of her new film The Hive in LA.  In the film, she plays a 911 operator who tries to help rescue a young woman who's been kidnapped.

 Also..........

Zoe Saldana has released the trailer for her thriller movie The Words with Bradley Cooper. Bradley plays a writer who steals another man's work.

The Randomness:

1.  Octavia Spencer joins cast of Baggage Claim.  Story.

Photos: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com/ Christopher Peterson/Splash News/Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America

Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win gold at the Olympics in the all-around competition, has landed on a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes.. and on the TODAY Show.  Watch the clip inside and see Gabby's cereal box cover.

Gabby Douglas, who won the Olympic women's all-around on Thursday, appears on the latest edition of Kellogg's Corn Flakes boxes.  USA Gymnastics today posted photos of her holding the box.  

And earlier today, Douglas appeared on the Today Show with her mom, sister, brother and host family she lived with while training in Iowa. She revealed that it wasn't a pleasure trip to get to the Olympic Games--and wants people to know it took HARD WORK. She said, 

“I just want people to know it took a lot. It took a lot of hard days in the gym and determination, passion and drive. Gold medals are made out of your sweat, blood and tears, and effort in the gym every day, and sacrificing a lot that you have to do.”  

She added, “It’s so meaningful to be the first African-American to win the all-around gold medal in the individual and making the history books is definitely one of the perks. It just feels amazing.”

As for her her dad, Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Douglas (who's been stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq), he wasn't able to attend the London games but he did fly to California see her during the trials on June 29.  She said,

"I'm like, 'Who's calling my name?' And then I look up. It was my dad and his friend, and I haven't seen him in a while. They were holding up the flag. And I almost felt like bawling. I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, Dad!"

Gabby's parents are divorcing, but they are completely united in support of their daughter.  Timothy (shown above at the trials in June) said, 

'We knew (gymnastics) was in her heart because one day she came home from the gym and she had a 102-degree temperature. She went to bed, slept it off and woke up and got back in the gym the next day. That’s when we knew she had a winner’s attitude, a winner’s spirit.'
 

Watch TODAY Show piece here:

Also, Gabby's proud mom Natalie told Us Weekly at the Olympian's photoshoot for the mag right before the Olympic Games:

"Have fun -- that's a really big thing that I always tell her.  This is your sport, and you love to do it, so just go out there and enjoy it. How many other times are you going to get to compete at the Olympics? Soak up every minute of it. Push out all distractions. Fear is crippling; there's nothing to be afraid of. You've trained for this moment . . . you're going to be nervous, but let it fuel and feed your desire to go out there and get what you want."

"I absolutely have no regrets," Hawkins told Us. "I wish there was a gym closer . . . but the fact that she's joined with a coach who believes in her 100% and she believes in them 100% . . . that all means the world to me because she's happy."

Hottie b-baller Ben Gordon of the Charlotte Bobcats (formerly of the Bulls & Pistons) loves spending his change on his fiancée.  And we're not mad.  Pics and deets on how the London-born baller treated his lady inside...

Ballers love spending cash--especially ballers like Mr. Gordon who previously signed a 5-year $55 million contract.  And we love to see them spending it on their ladies--instead of like other ballers who spend it on strippers.  Just sayin'.

Ben is spending some of his off season shopping it up.  He & his chick Sasha Smith were spotted making their New York retail rounds this week at Alexander Wang, Chanel and Open Ceremony.  And, of course, a stop in Bergdorf Goodman for shoes. Not mad at that.

The twosome--who share a 1-year-old son named Elijah--are getting married next year in Jamaica.  Nice!

Kelly Rowland was spotted running errands and hanging out in Beverly Hills after hitting the gym.  And she still managed to look cute afterwards.  As usual. See the pics and watch Kendrick Lamar's video inside.....

Kelly Rowland was spotted rocking her curls and leaving the gym in Beverly Hills yesterday.

Later she was spotted leaving the doctor's office. Maybe she was jumping for joy after finding out Gabby Douglas won the gold.    

And in new videos.........

In his new video for "Swimming Pools (Drank)," Cali rapper Kendrick Lamar discusses the pitfalls and pleasures of...you guessed it... "drank." But it's hard to figure out where he lands on the issue. The lyrics do suggest that his grandfather was an alcoholic so he might want to watch that. His album, good kid, M.A.D.D. city, drops on October 2.  We heart him.

Photos: V Labissiere / Splash New  / LIFE/WENN.com

The YBF Olympians didn't just come to compete, they came to win.  Last night, Swimmer Cullen Jones & Track & Field star Reese Hoffa both won medals for TEAM USA.  And they've got interesting stories to boot...

After winning the silver medal during the 4x100 free relay last week in London, Cullen was only 2 hundredths of a second from winning the gold in Friday night's 50 meter freestyle. 

But his 21.34 seconds finish gave him a new personal best, and a silver medal.  He commented afterwards,

"I'm happy that the time wasn't too bad," said Jones, 28, whose personal best was 21.40. "I'm thankful that I got second. I was dreaming of gold and I really wanted to get first, but it wasn't in the cards this time. Getting silver is enough motivation for the future."

Interestingly, Cullen grabbed a gold medal in Beijing in '08 for the relay, so the 28-year-old Bronx cutie (who now lives in Charlotte) said he's indeed gearing up for Rio in 2016.  By the way, he's only the third African American to make USA's Olympic Swim Team.

Meanwhile, with Track & Field starting yesterday (Friday), the medals are already going out.  Reese Hoffa, a 34-year-old competing in his third Olympics, landed the Bronze medal yesterday during his shot put competition.

He told NBC after the win, "I cannot tell you how hard it is to dedicate 4 years to just this moment. I've had 3 wonderful opportunities and to finally get it done here in London is pretty awesome."

When the Georgia-native was 4-years-old, he and his cousin accidentally burned down their home after playing with cigarettes and matches and lighting curtains on fire.  Reese was put up for adoption, and for decades, he thought the fire was the reason.

The real reason was that his mother had him when she was only 15-years-old and could not give him the life he deserved.  So he was adopted by a family who took him in as their own, and his A-mom (what he calls his adoptive mother) was front and center alongside his fiancee at his competition last night.  His B-mom (B for Biological) watched from home.  He actually reunited with his biological mother about 10 years ago and they have had a relationship ever since.

Reese said about why his win is so important for his 2 moms:

"I started life as this kid from a mom that wanted to give her son a great life.  To now being a son of two moms, I guess, and getting a medal, it’s awesome."

CONGRATS FELLAS!

Today marks the 51st birthday of President Barack Obama. Celebrate this great day inside....

President Barack Obama celebrates his 51st birthday today.  He and his 2012 campaign committee are hosting a birthday fundraiser, August 12, at his Chicago home to mark the occasion.  

And if you'd like to show your love (and donate a few dollars) Obama supporters are expected to host no fewer than 1,000 birthday-themed events in states like North Carolina (they'll be knocking on 51 doors) and California (they're calling calling 51 voters).

What we enjoy most about our President is that he holds the most powerful job in the world, yet still finds time to be a romantic husband, an attentive father and partake in fun things like slow jamming the news and singing a little Al Green.

Celebrate with our fabulous President inside the gallery.........

GOLD!  Serena Williams just grabbed her first Singles Competition gold medal in her career.  And this is before she competes for another Gold alongside her sister Venus in an upcoming Doubles Competitition.

Check out Serena's win and how she C-walked her way off the court inside...

Tennis rock star Serena Williams beat--and by beat, we mean WHIPPED--Russian Maria Sharapova in every set.  Serena actually didn't lose a match at all during these Olympics, despite being seeded #4.

By the way, the YBF chick is the 1st woman to win all four Grand Slams and a gold medal in both singles AND doubles.

After winning her fifth Wimbledon championship title a month ago, the uber happy star told NBC several times, "Oh my God I just can't believe it!"

Serena's celebration dance right after the win...

Gotta love it.

Pics: SB Nation

Because we love a good cute YBF kid post around these parts...

The daugther of R&B crooner Tank rocked a cutesy photoshoot with her gorgeous mom Zena Foster recently.  See the pics inside....

Zoey Babbs, the daughter of singer Tank, and her mom, dancer and model Zena Foster recently posed together for an adorable mother/daughter shoot.

Matchstick photographer Tameka Jacobs said,

“[Zoey]is obviously going to follow in her [model] mother’s footsteps. Unlike most young ones, there is no need for time to warm up, she’s ready to hit the stage! This photo session took a couple of hours and started after school. A quick hair change, switch of an outfit or two and BAM! Fun, energetic photos that capture real love and laughter.”

Too cute!
 

Zena tweeted, #TBT my fat zoey... Man I wanna shrink her back I miss this stage. She been crazy since day 1 lol.  

Adorbs!

Photos via BCK/Matchstick Photography

Venus & Serena have done it again!  The Williams sisters just copped their third Gold Medal in an Olympics Doubles event.  Deets inside, plus Kobe & Vanessa sharing some fun family time at the Swimming finals...

After winning her very first Singles Gold yesterday, Serena teamed up with her big sis today in London to take a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic.

The twosome won Gold in Sydney in 2000 and Beijing in 2008.  Venus commented after the win:

“We all talk about this, ‘We have so many medals,’ but to be able to add to that, it’s like an unbelievable feeling.  You know that in that count, there you are. It feels amazing.”

Congrats!

And last night at the Aquatics Center in London, Kobe Bryant and fam were on hand to see Michael Phelps very last race of his career.  Michael went out with a bang--a Gold medal in the team relays and his 22nd medal of his career.  SO the Bryant family was there to show their support for the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Clearly Kobe & 'Nessa had a tickle fest witht heir daughter.

Fun times!  Kobe and crew play Argentina tomorrow night in London.

Pics: AP

Talk show diva Oprah Winfrey recently tweeted pics of herself getting driven around Barbados by Rihanna. The two are shooting a sit down for O's "Next Chapter" show.  See the pics inside...

Oprah Winfrey was fresh from shooting in New Orleans The Butler with Lee Daniels wen she made her way to Barbados this weekend. As we know, Bajan chick Rihanna is there chillin' out after her 2-week yacht rip around the French Riviera. 

So yesterday, Oprah tweeted pics from time she spent with Rih on the island leaving Sandy Lane Resort & hitting the streets in an SUV saying, @rihanna and I finishing up interview . What a refreshing surprise she is!

RiRi tweeted, Look who popped up in my Hometown BARBADOS #topnotch.  

The interview will run on OWN's "Oprah's Next Chapter" on August 19.

The sexy Tyrese was spotted out in London this weekend.  And he's in the midst of filming Fast & The Furious 6, so he was spotted hanging out with co-star Vin Diesel.  Pics of the fellas, plus Shemar Moore back in Beverly Hills, inside...

Black Ty tweeted last night after leaving Nobu in Berkely Square:

London town.... We're here..... The whole F6 is in the streets tonight..... Handcuff your chix we dont play fair..!!

Well that's obvious.  He also told his fans he ran 8 miles on the treadmill at 2:30AM London time.  Hot.

His F6 co-star Vin Diesel was also spotted leaving Nobu heading for a night out on the town.  Fun times I'm sure.

And over in Beverly Hills, hottie "Criminal Minds" star Shemar Moore was spotted hitting the streets in his usual fedora and white tee:

Sexy....

Pics: SPLASH/WENN

The young school girl above is the offspring of an industry legend and grew up to hold her own. Get the deets inside......

The young lady above stars on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and stars in the flick Celeste and Jesse Forever, which she co-wrote. Guess who.......

It's Rashida Jones!  The gorgeous actress, who's also the daughter of Quincy Jones, is now making moves in Hollywood as a writer in addition to acting.  She told fans, ‘Everyday until my movie comes out(Aug 3), I promise to tweet a school photo of me if you promise to see my movie, Celeste and Jesse Forever.’

Ha!

Last night, celebs like Selita Ebanks, Terrence J and  Michael Jai White partied in Las Vegas at the The 10th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards.  See pics inside.....

Steve Harvey, along with wife Marjorie, hosted The 2012 Hoodie Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena last night.  The weekend (which included Steve's last standup performance) was attended by tons of celebs.

Michael Jai White rocked a pin-striped suit.

"The Talk" co-host Sheryl Underwood wore a floral print gown.

Anthony Anderson wore a white suit with a baby blue shirt and tie.

Terrence J was there with girlfriend Selita Ebanks.

Terrence's girl Model Selita Ebanks showed off her curves in a black dress.

Actress Tamera Tunie rocked a very bright outfit.

Judge Mathis arrived with wife Linda.

Morris Chestnut still looks damn good.

Bobby Brown posed with wife Alicia.  

Doug E. Fresh made an appearance.

Tichina Arnold worked a revealing top.

Tasha Smith and her husband Keith Douglas worked the carpet.

"DWTS" winner JR Martinez was there.

Thomas 'Nephew Tommy' Miles worked the blue carpet.

Cutie Romany Malco was there too.

Photos vi PacificCoastNews.com

Drake went and remixed one of Aaliyah's unreleased track and put his on verses on it. Check out "Enough Said" under the cut and decide if we love it...

A song from Drake (pictured above with the Aaliyah tattoo on his back) that's sure to get folks talking--one way or another--hit the net this evening.  He's said he wanted to do an entire Aaliyah project as he's been her #1 fan since forever.  And even though Timbaland said he and Missy need to be involved, Drake went ahead and released this track.

"Enough Said" is an unreleased track from Aaliyah, with Drake adding in some bars.  Decide if we love the Noah "40" Shebib-produced tack above.

DO WE LOVE IT?!