Season 24 of DWTS just may be worth watching all season.  Get into the new cast inside...

The YBF folks are lined up for the new season of "DWTS"!

Fab chick Normani Kordei is breaking out from her position in Fifth Harmony and coming into her own.  She, along with the entire new cast, hit "Good Morning America" this AM with their dancing partners to make the big announcement that they'll all be competing for that Mirror Ball trophy.

Normani is paired with reigning champ (and Amber Rose's ex) Val Chmerkovskiy.  His co-champ Laurie Hernandez was also there this morning.

And we're sure she's pulling for her Final 5 Olympic teammate Simone Biles, who will also be battling for the trophy.  And SImone's pics, by the way, FIERCE.

Yesss.  She's paired with pro Sasha Farber, and we see this working out well for her.

Also slaying her official pics:

Ms. Normani.  Werk.

Look who's about to hit this dance floor at 64:

Mr. T! 

NFL free agent Rashad Jennings, who last played for the Giants, is lacing up for the dance floor:

And DWTS' first black professional dancer Keo has been teamed up with Charo:

They stay setting him up for the okie doke.  But good luck!

The rest of the cast is rounded out by professional bullrider Bonner Bolton, "SNL" vet Chris Kattan, world Series champ David Ross, our fave Beverly Hills housewife Erika Jayne, former "Glee" actress (and Beyonce's backup dancer) Heather Morris, former Olympic ice skater Nancy Kerrigan, and the Bachelor Nick Viall.

EXTRAS:

1.  Lady Gaga will take Beyonce's now vacant Coachella headlining spot.  STORY

Photos: ABC

Right when T.I. and Tiny’s “Family Hustle” reality show was going to get the boot, it was saved by the couple’s divorce drama.

Looks like T.I. and Tiny’s divorce drama saved their reality show “The Family Hustle.”

Sources tell TMZ that VH1 had plans on axing the family oriented reality show after its fifth season. But, with Tiny filing for divorce from Tip, producers feel it could bring in good ratings. Producers (and apparently T.I. & Tiny themselves, go figure) were able to convince VH1 to renew it for another season to follow all of the drama between the two.

Sources claim T.I. and Tiny wanted to keep the cameras rolling even though the show was on its last leg.

It’s reported the new season will follow the rapper and singer as they work to co-parent their seven kids. While they filmed last season mainly apart, the Harrises are expected to film together more for the new season. 

By the way, even though Tiny has filed for divorce, she’s apparently in no rush to finalize it.

This should get interesting….

They seem to be doing pretty well with co-parenting. T.I. revealed they were together for Christmas (right after Tiny filed for divorce) and on Valentine's Day: 

Photo: Splash

So, Van Jones has hopped on the Donald Trump bandwagon after Trump’s mediocre address to Congress last night. Find out how and why the commentator is now coddling the president inside…

Never thought we’d see the day that CNN commentator Van Jones would praise Donald Trump. Especially, not over something so basic.

During Trump’s address to Congress last night, #45 stopped to praise a widow of Navy Seal Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens who was killed during a raid in Yemen. Now, Trump stopping to honor this man and his widow isn’t an issue at all. In fact, we were actually glad (and shocked) he took a moment to appear to show he’s thinking about someone other than himself, even if he read the sentences from the teleprompter with no genuine feelings. He basically did what a president is SUPPOSED to do.  Especially a President who ordered the arguably unnecessary raid to begin with.

But, let Van Jones tell it, he did something “extraordinary.” Van says that particular act was the moment “he became president of the United States, period.”

Wait...did we miss something? How did this moment qualify him as a true president when he’s wreaking havoc everywhere else?

Trump also spent his speech delivering campaign-like promises, some of which he has flip flopped on before, from repealing health care (still with no replacement in site) to paid leave (something Dems have already pushed for every single term) to his new VOICE agency to protect American "victims of immigrant crimes".

Van continued talking about Trump’s address on CNN saying,

“There are a lot of people who have a lot of reason to be frustrated with him, to be fearful of him, to be mad at him, but that was one of the most extrodinary moments you have seen in American politics.”

“And for people who had been hoping he would become unifying, hoping that he might find someway to become presidential, they should be happy with that moment.”

Check out everything he said in the clip below: 

Sighs...he fell for the exploitation of a grieving widow because many Americans will argue Trump really doesn't give a damn to be honest.

So that’s all it takes to make us happy as the president? Nah. Did we forget all of the racist and misogynistic things he said while campaigning? Did we forget about the travel/Muslim ban? Did we forget he placed ALL inexperienced millionaires and billionaires to serve in his cabinet while simultaneously claiming he will "drain the swamp"?  Until Trump actually proves he has grown, and he apologizes for his divisive rhetoric and tone, we're good on him.

We’re usually on the same page as Van, but this one is a no go.

THOUGHTS?

Photos: Van's FB

So, HBCUs fell victim to Donald Trump’s opportunist ways. Yes, he signed the HBCU executive order, but it doesn’t even address their top concern: federal funding. Details inside…

On Monday, Trump invited several HBCU presidents to the Oval Office for a meeting about the future of the historically black colleges and universities. Everyone in the room seemed excited to talk to the president about the next step for HBCUs, but we’re sure all the hype has died down after finding out what was actually in the executive order.

Not to mention, the way they were treated while they were there. Dillard University president Walter M. Kimbrough said Trump cut their time to speak and was hardly listening when they did get the chance to talk. The specifics of the order were not discussed during the signing. In Trump’s remarks he said “with this executive order, we will make HBCUs a priority in the White House, an absolute priority.”

Now, the HBCU executive order has leaked and it’s basically the same order as former President Barack Obama’s, except now, the objectives will now be reported directly to the White House rather than the Department of Education. Many hope this will give them a more direct line to the President. Good luck with that.

This perspective from former Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ivory Toldson, who was appointed under the Obama Administration, sums it up perfectly:

Last December, the United Negro College Fund sent a memo to Trump giving him ten ways he could help with the advancement of higher education for blacks. The top priority in the memo asked for an increase in federal funding for HBCUs. Did Trump address that priority? Nope. It was ignored.

The executive order also ignored their request to double the funding for Pell Grants.

So Trump basically used them for a photo-op and a press release? Yeah, Pretty much.

Photo: Getty

Tyrese Gibson just dashed all your hopes and dreams for a Baby Boy-to-real life romance between him and Taraji P. Henson.  He just got married, and we've got all the details inside...

Tyrese just revealed he got secretly hitched on Valentine's Day, and the details are now out. 

The "Star" actor and singer wed his longtime girlfriend (whom he spoke about possibly marrying when he was on "The Wendy Williams Show" not too long ago), and he told the world how it all went down.

He gave his gorgeous bride this equally gorgeous ring full of precious diamonds, and explained he wanted to make sure his heart and words were in line with what this ring meant before he actually made her his wife.  He revealed they did pre-marital counseling with Creflo Dollar, and that's where he learned the meaning of what having a wife means.

He revealed:

So many people give a lot of power to "The Ring" as a man I had to wait till I truly truly felt like my WORDS and my FEET would walk in the same direction as my HEART.... Not to worry I won't be updating you guys on every detail and every aspect of our life..... We tried to keep this all a secret and it somehow got out there so we just wanted to share the blessed news ourselves....... Our way.... during our pre-martial session Pastor Creflo Dollar said "Don't make the mistake that others make thinking #so much about the future that you lose focus of the gift of the present, be patient and present in love.... You and your wife should stand on each side of your empty canvas of love and paint the picture along the way...... #Amen

Then he said it's grown man season, and he's got his college educated "black queen" who is now an example to his daughter Shayla:

The future isn't always promised but what's certain is we're all capable of making a commitment to wake up everyday and love someone the best way you can... It's quite simple.......... it's #GrownManSeason we feel the purity of Gods presence all over this union He's walking with us so no weapons formed- this will last..... We're so grateful and humbled by your outpouring of love! We appreciate all of the prayers and well wishes.... Life's a trip.... Cause sometimes when you pray you get #exactly what your heart desires........ I got #MyBlackQueen I didn't just marry her I married my daughters new example...... Grace, elegance, college educated with multiple degrees, kind, classy, sophisticated, - We are all flawed, sinners and have made mistakes but I hope you decide to keep loving, keep the faith and God will to send you what's yours.... #Amen

Sweet.

Check out their wedding announcement video below, complete with pics from their special day:

 

Mark 10:8 And the two will become #OneFlesh | - Mr & Mrs Gibson....... #MyBlackQueen #GrownManSeason

A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Feb 28, 2017 at 3:10pm PST

Tyrese also spilled the Honeymoon details. The bride & groom are headed to Egypt so that he can learn more about the ruling families and the culture:

 

#EgyptLevelzSeeYouSoon - please #Tag the people I should know there locally - Please? Thank you! This dreamer and curious little black boy from Watts has always been in love with the pyramid's of Egypt it's been a lifetime dream of mines to put my eyes on something to this day that MAN and scientist can't explain..... I look forward to meeting the the people of Egypt and ruling families and royals I'm running to you with hopes of learning more about the culture and tribes and history #HoneymoonLevels #LifetimeDinnerDateForTwo #TheGibson's

A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Mar 1, 2017 at 9:33am PST

His celeb friends seem to be on board as well. He got congratulatory messages and "likes" from The Game, Taraji, Ludacris and wife Eudoxie, Rev Run and Lance Gross:

Congrats to the couple!

Photos: Instagram

“Black Ink” stars Ceaser and Dutchess are done for good, at least, that’s what the tattoo shop honcho is saying. Find out what he tells TheYBF.com inside…

Is it really over between “Black Ink” stars and couple Ceaser and Dutchess? According to Ceasar, the engagement is OFF...and he’s never going back.

We’ve watched Ceasar and Dutchess share some really good times, like the time he surprised her in Paris and proposed. And we’ve also seen them through some really tough times, like when a chick popped up out of no where at Black Ink claiming C got her sister pregnant.  Yes, the ratchet drama is at an all time high in these inked up streets.

The reality couple has broken up, gotten back together, broken up, and gotten back together time and time again. But this last breakup may have been the last straw.

After that chick stormed Black Ink 125th claiming her sister was once pregnant by Ceasar, the engagement was abruptly called off by Dutchess. And it appears they’re at a point of no return.

TheYBF.com chopped it up with the Black Ink honcho and he told us there will NOT be a wedding, BUT there will be a singles' party coming down the pipeline.

“There’s not going to be a wedding. There’s not going to be none of that. But I’m throwing a singles party in a couple of months. That sh*t over. A n*gga got his ring on a ‘Dear John’ letter.”

That’s true. We saw that play out on the show. He said viewers are going to see the “Old Ceaser” come back. Lordt.

C went on to explain why he has decided to move on:

“She left and I could’t keep playing this chasing game. Every season I’m running after her in North Carolina. A n*gga get tired of that after while. I keep looking like a sucker and swallowing my pride. At the end of the day, I’m a man. And this is the first time I’m giving her the opportunity to come back. My mama always told me, if it’s true let them go, they’ll come back to you.”

Yikes.

Ceaser is also focused on business, thankfully.  The (Tattoo) King of Harlem revealed to us that has plans on bringing Black Ink to several cities. He said he’s setting up shop in Atlanta and the new shop should be open in the next couple of months. Orlando and Houston are the next cities on his list. He also revealed he wants to franchise Black Ink. That’s a good look.

The NYC native also offered up some advice to other black entrepreneurs working their way to success: “When you believe in something, don’t quit!” and “Take what you want. A lot of people give up too early, but if you truly believe in something, never quit."

Ceaser said he left the streets when he was making tons of money only to end up struggling all because he decided to go after his dream. Well, look at him now.

He dished that he thanks God his idea paid off.  He said he's happy he didn't let other people get in his ear trying to douse his dreams because had he listened, he wouldn't be where he is now.

"Black Ink Crew" airs Wednesdays 8/7c on VH1.

Photo: Ceaser's IG

In today’s sports round up, Lamar Odom appears to be doing well post-rehab, James Harden opens up about his breakup from Khloe Kardashian, Amar’e Stoudemire says he will NOT shower with a gay player and Darrelle Revis gets cut from the NY Jets. Get all the deets inside…

Well look who it is!

Lamar Odom appears to be doing well after he was released from rehab in January. The former NBA baller was spotted all smiles, throwing up the peace sign and flashing his gold tooth, as he exited Ago restaurant in West Hollywood after inhaling some good food.

Last month, Lamar made his way to Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose’s son Sebastian’s 4th birthday bash and he looked good then too. He seems to be doing well since cutting ties with his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian, although he recently said he wishes he could get her back. No, Lamar. Just no.

Speaking of Khloe…

Houston Rockets baller James Harden, above arriving at Jimmy Kimmel's studio yesterday, is now opening up about his 8-month relationship with reality star Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom’s ex-wife.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, James revealed he got tired of all the extra media attention he was receiving.

“I don’t like all the attention," he said. “I feel like it was for no reason. I wasn’t getting anything out of it except my name out there and my face out there, and I don’t need that. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but it wasn’t me.

The 27-year-old NBA star felt like his relationship was having a negative affect on his teammates so he deaded the situation.

“I don’t need pictures of myself when I’m driving my car,” he continued. “Who cares? What shoes am I wearing? Who cares? Where am I eating? Who cares? It was unnecessary stuff that I think trickled down to my teammates. I had to eliminate that.”

So you voluntarily dated a woman who is famous for being famous and literally made a business off of it, but you didn’t want the attention?

Sir...

In other basketball news…

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire says he will do whatever he has to do to stay away from a gay teammate.  Wow.

The former NY Knicks baller, who now plays for Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League, did an interview with Israeli website Walla Sport and he was asked if he would have a problem with a gay teammate.

"I'm going to shower across the street, make sure my change of clothes are around the corner,” he responded. “I'm going to drive…take a different route to the gym."

He was then asked if he was joking. “I mean, there's always a truth within a joke,” he said.

Peep the video above. Thoughts?

By the way, Amar'e was fined $50,000 after tweeting a gay slur at another user during the offseason in 2012.

UPDATE: 

Amar’e is now apologizing for his homophobic comments via a statement released by his current team. He said:

“I want to apologize for my offensive comments against the LGBT community. These remarks were taken from a larger interview where a reporter was asking me hypothetical questions, and all my answers had a comedic undertone.”

In football news...

NFL cornerback Darrelle Revis was released from the New York Kets today, nine days after his arrest in Pittsburgh after an alleged street fight. You’ll recall, the 31-year-old baller was charged with four felonies, including two counts of aggravated assault, one count of conspiracy and one count of robbery.

While the arrest likely put the icing on the cake (even though the team claims it had no bearing), the Jets would have likely got rid of him regardless because they wouldn’t have wanted to pay the $15 million he was scheduled to be paid this season. He will still get his guaranteed $6 million for 2017. As of now, the Jets will not try to recoup the $6 million, but if he’s convicted that could change.

With his age and that charge, it's going to be hard for him to get picked up by another team.

Damn homie.  Time will tell.

Photos: FameFlynet/Pacific Coast News/Darrelle's IG

After these pics hit the net of Lauren London during a rare public outing with boyfriend and baby's father Nipsey Hussle, folks around the net apparently had lots to say about her appearance.  Lauren had the perfect comeback though to set everybody straight....

Lauren London just had baby Kross six months ago, and we thought she looked cute and happy courtside on a rare public date night with Nipsey this week.

The ATL star and self proclaimed Queen of Low-Key has been seemingly living her life like it's golden, totally out of the public eye.  The one time she pops up courtside at a basketball game in L.A. though, all hell breaks loose.

The YBF actress is a new (again) mom, and she's proving that the snapback game isn't actually all that important, despite what Hollywood may want folks to think.  She's a real woman and a real mom, and she looks great.

The internets, on the other hand, thought otherwise.  Apparently, there was widespread bodyshaming happening in comment sections of certain sites.  The gross and ridiculous comments became public fodder, so Lauren did something she rarely does: Addressed the haters.

She took to her Instagram to let y'all know that no matter what she's still "great".  Oh, and she made it known she can get back to whatever size she wants at any time.  Check it:

Bloop.

Photos: Instagram/WENN

In a rare moment, Lauryn Hill was spotted makeup-less as she touched down in Paris. Meanwhile, Alicia Keys nails impersonations of Adele and Gwen Stefani on late night television. Peep the pics and videos inside…

After getting dragged in the headlines for being extremely late for her concerts, photogs caught up with singer Lauryn Hill in Paris. The “Ex Factor” singer was spotted making her way through Charles de Gaulle Airport, hiding her fresh face from the cameras.

L. Boogie has been catching heat from fans for constantly being extremely late for her concerts. She got dragged online for being over 3 hours late for a show in Pittsburgh earlier this month and with good reason. Lauryn has made a habit out of being super late for her shows, so we can imagine their frustration.

Speaking of gigs, Lauryn will be headlining the 10th annual Soundset festival set to go down Sunday, March 28th. Other acts include T.I., Gucci Mane, Kevin Gates and more. Let’s hope Lauryn is on TIME.

On late night television...

R&B singer Alicia Keys, who just released her new album HERE, made her way to the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” where she played a game of “Wheel of Musical Impressions.” Alicia and Jimmy had to hit a button, which spins a wheel and whatever the wheel lands on, they have to sing that song the way the person chosen would sing it.

The Grammy Award winner first had to sing “Miss Mary Mack” like her “The Voice” co-judge Gwen Stafani. She nailed it.  Next, Alicia had to sing “The Alphabet Song” as if she were Adele and she nailed that too.

Check it above.

A. Keys also dished on the time she had to ask Prince if it were OK for her to cover his 1982 ballad “How Come U Don’t Call Anymore” on her debut album Songs In A Minor. Just like anyone else, chick had an embarrassing fan out moment. Check it below:

Photos: Pacific Coast News

NBA baller Russell Westbrook is about to become a dad for the first time! Check out the sweet pregnancy anouncement photo from him and wife Nina...

Baby Westbrook is on the way! 

We've been peeping a baby bump on Nina Earl Westbrook since she posted this pic 6 weeks ago:

The couple stayed mum about the pregnancy though, until now.

The OKC Thunder star posted the cutest baby-bump-kissing photo today to make the announcement that the couple's first baby is definitely in the oven:

Awwww!

The college sweethearts got married in 2015, and we're sure they're overly ecstatic about the baby news.

By the way, Baby Westbrook is coming quite soon.  Russell posted the pic with the caption "5/2017". 

A May Baby it is.  Congrats!

Photos: Instagram

Nicki Minaj pulled up at Paris Fashion Week Wednesday night in a bubblegum pink look for the H&M Studio show.  And she gushed about everything BUT a response for Remy Ma.  Deets inside....

Nicki posted up the pic above -- then deleted it -- in her new fave $1700 metallic thigh-high Balenciaga boots.  The fashion designer/rapper/actress dished on her outfit details including the pink bomber jacket and t-shirt dress both by H&M, and also about her excitement about being at the show.

What she didn't dish about, however, was a response to Remy Ma's "shETHER" track.

 

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In love with #HMStudio@hm Bonjour Paris Jacket & T-shirt dress by @hm - boots by #Balenciagapic.twitter.com/LKHQIoSK1H

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) March 1, 2017

The raptress has been busy shooting a couple videos, including one with Future, down in Miami.  So maybe she's too ~busy~ to respond.  She's certainly not too busy to hop across the pond to Paris.

EXTRAS:

1.  BCBG just filed for bankruptcy in addition to closing down its physical stores in the US, Canada and Asia.  STORY

2.  Hood By Air abruptly cancels its Paris Fashion Week show with no explanation. STORY

Photos: Getty/Nicki's IG

Teyana Taylor is RED HOT these days!  Get into her booty-ful Baywatch themed swimsuit photoshoot inside...

On the same day she released her Fade2Fit workout program live on her site, Teyana Taylor flossed that body that's launched a thousand opportunities.

The red wigged Harlem queen joined curvy model Ashley Graham to show off their famous curves in a 'Baywatch' themed Miami Beach photo shoot yesterday for Ashley's Swimsuits For All collection.  Other models like 41-year-old supermodel Niki Taylor were also featured in the shoot, and we've got the hot shots:

Yessss Tey!

We see it was all love on the set...

The NBA wife is making some serious coin off her hard body since her starring role in Yeezy's "Fade" video, and we're not mad at it.

Werk!

Photos: InStarz/Pacific Coast News/FameFlynet

Rachel Dolezal is back to trolling. She has legally changed her name to a West African moniker that means “Gift of God.” *rolls eyes * More inside….

This chick is determined.  It’s not like you can change your racial identity, but Rachel Dolezal is doing everything in her power to become a black woman.

After lying about being black and causing a sh*tstorm in the media, Rachel is now taking her “blackness” to another level. And we’re sure more controversy will come from it.

The ex-NAACP leader has legally changed her name to reflect the heritage she claims to identify with. Rachel is now going by Nkechi Amare Diallo, according to the Daily Mail report.  The site claims they've obtained the actual documents.

Rachel previously admitted she's white, but she still identifies as being black.

Nkechi is short for Nkechinyere and it comes from the Igbo word for “what God has given” or “gift of God” in Nigeria. Her last name Diallo means “bold.” Really girl?  Like, we all know who she is so who is she really fooling? We wonder what book she picked up to find this name.

After the 39-year-old stepped down from her role in the Spokane NAACP chapter once her white parents put her on blast, Rachel lost her job as an adjunct instructor at Eastern Washington University. Soon after, she told the media she can’t find a job, she's on the brink of homelessness, and that she was on food stamps to make ends meet.  She says a friend helped her pay 2 months of rent.

In the meantime, she penned a book titled “In Full Color,” that’s due to be released this month. Maybe this is just a way to promote her new book. 

Her baby, whom she named Langston, has also just turned 1.

Langston is one and has officially taken his first steps #babylove#thejoysofmotherhoodpic.twitter.com/zRfcaRgAIF

— Rachel Anne Doležal (@RachelADolezal) February 25, 2017

Either way, she needs to cut out all the foolishness. No one is here for it:

So Rachel Dolezal is trolling me by adopting an Igbo name. She has no right to call herself Nkechi. As an Igbo man, I'm offended & repulsed.

— Chidike Okeem (@VOICEOFCHID) March 1, 2017

Igbo people to Rachel Dolezal pic.twitter.com/9XJ2wFXOZx

— Atane Ofiaja (@atane) March 1, 2017

Nkechi, yeah?

Oh, Rachel Dolezal. You disrespectful muppet.

— Bim Adewunmi (@bimadew) March 1, 2017

Rachel Dolezal has changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo.. Igbo people, we are not claiming her.

— Childish (@stefffknee) March 2, 2017

Girl...

Photo: Justin Bishop via Vanity Fair

Tyrese Gibson is popping back at haters who had criticisms about his new wife.  Well, we've got details on exactly who she is and why he called her his "black queen," despite people thinking she's not black at all, inside...

We told you about Tyreses secret wedding that went down on Valentine's Day.  But it was his constant commentary calling his new wife his "black queen" that had tons of people scratching their heads.

While it really doesn't matter what race she is, people still had questions.  Tyrese's camp told the media today that the new Mrs. Gibson is indeed black -- Ecuadorian, Jamaican and African-American to be exact.

Tyrese didn't give any details about his new wife, other than saying she has multiple degrees and her own money, but now we know more.

Reports state her name is Samantha Lee, and she has a Masters in Social Work and fights sex crimes and advocates for sex crime victims in Georgia.  TMZ says:

A source close to the couple tells us the missus' name is Samantha Lee -- a New Jersey native who got a Master's degree in social work at the University of Georgia. We're told she's put her education to work on serious issues -- fighting sex and human trafficking and counseling for inmates. She's also handled cases for the Division of Family and Children Services in GA.

She's accomplished and well-paid -- we're told Samantha lives comfortably on a hefty salary.

By the way, Tyrese deleted any mention of his wedding, honeymoon and wife from his Instagram page. And he had this to say to his haters:

 

Someone look around and find me a f**k to give..... I'll wait

A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Mar 1, 2017 at 9:11pm PST

Sheesh.

 

Well this is a total surprise! #Tyrese got married on Valentine's Day. Congrats!

A post shared by TheYBF (@theybf_daily) on Feb 28, 2017 at 4:27pm PST

EXTRAS:

1. Snap, Inc., parent company of Snapchat, debuted on the NYSE today opening with big numbers. STORY

Photos: Instagram

The "Underground" cast premiered season 2 of their hit series in West Hollywood Tuesday night. Find out what star Jurnee Smollett said about filming while pregnant and peep the red carpet flicks inside…

The season 2 premiere of the hit series “Underground” is right around the corner, so the cast linked up on the red carpet at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Cali on Tuesday to screen the first episodes and celebrate at the afterparty.

New mom Jurnee Smollet-Bell, who plays Rosalee in the hit series, stunned on the red carpet in a SLAYWORTHY silver Rubin Singer mini dress paired with Christian Louboutin heels. Werk mama!

The “Underground” actress said working on the series while she was pregnant was some of the hardest work in her career and it changed her as an artist.

“I think it’s the hardest work I’ve ever done in my life,” she said. “Being pregnant the entire season, we were racing against the clock to finish. I wasn’t able to have the normal comfort zone. I had to let go of my crutches. It really made me grow as an artist.”

Making her way down the carpet...

The gorgeous actress caught up with her handsome co-star Aldis Hodge.

While on the carpet, this YBF hottie stressed the importance of the show saying:

“I think enslavement has evolved to what may seem appropriate to this day’s generation. Modern enslavement is imprisonment. We’re still talking about women’s rights. We can’t be the greatest country in the world. I think once we lost that illusionary veil of thinking that we are, we can face the problems and really try to fix them.”

Aldis’ brother Edwin Hodge, who is also an actor, came out to support.

A red strapless high slit gown is sure to heat up the red carpet. And that’s exactly what “Underground” star Amirah Vann served up.

Director Anthony Hemingway, who directed a few episodes for the series, was more than happy to see her we see....

John Legend, who was joined by his wife Chrissy Teigen on the carpet, joins season 2 of “Underground” as the iconic abolitionist Frederick Douglass. He’s also executive producing the series and penned a new original track “In America.”

Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, who just copped her very first Grammy Award, stood out in a green plunging jumpsuit on the red carpet. She stepped out to show support of the series.

"Burning Sands" star Trevor Jackson was denim downed for the premiere. You can catch him playing a college student trying to get into a fraternity when "Burning Sands" premieres on Netflix on March 10th.

Reality star/swimsuit designer Draya looked nice in a white crop top and black high waisted wide legged trousers. Her fiance Orlando Scandrick liked it too because he was flirting with her via Twitter about how good she looked.

“Major Crimes” star Michael Jamal Warner, funnyman Affion Crockett,Straight Outta Compton star Allen Maldonado, fitness instructor Shaun T, and EMMY nominated actor Bokeem Woodbine represented for the fellas:

The enitre cast rounded up for a few fun group shots:

The YBF kiddies are adorable!

At the afterparty....

Cuba Gooding Jr. showed mad love to the director.

Jurnee caught up with Cynthia and the fabulously legendary Angela Bassett.  Does that woman age?!

Jurnee's brother, "Empire" star Jussie Smollett came out to support his sister.

Actress Aisha Hinds (right), who will play Harriett Tubman in the upcoming season, was all smiles linking up with Angela, Cynthia and "Insecure" star Yvonne Orji:

New mom Tatyanna Ali enjoyed a mommy's night out after her lawsuit against "The Real" executives was dismissed by a judge.

Comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer was in the mix for the afterparty.

And Aldis couldn't leave without showing some love to the fans! 

"Underground" season 2 premieres March 8th at 10/9c on WGN America. Peep the explosive trailer below:

Photos: Getty/WENN

“The Edition Story” stars are taking their talents overseas and they’re slaying lives with those vocals. Meanwhile, Meagan Good was spotted after dining on seafood at CATCH. Flicks and videos inside…

“The New Edition Story” already snatched everyone’s edges here in the U.S. And now, they’re overseas to promote the 3-part miniseries.

Stars Luke James, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, Elijah Kelley, and Woody McClain hit the carpet for the UK premiere of the movie at the Hippodrome Theatre in London. They also participated in a Q&A that quickly turned into a sing-a-thon. 

While on stage, the fellas proved why they were chosen to play the parts of one of our favorite R&B groups from back in the day:

 

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Sing fellas! 

Look who else was there...

Luke James’ ex-girlfriend/singer Jessie J came out to show support. She even posted a message on social media encouraging her fans to watch the show:

 

#neweditionmovie airs 2nd / 3rd / 4th March in on @bet

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Well that was nice of her. 

Looks like the guys are having a ball in London. 

Back in the states: 

Meagan Good had just chowed down on some good seafood at CATCH, but you surely couldn’t tell. Look at those abs!

Decked out in all black everything, the "Love By The 10th Date" actress stopped to sign autographs for fans who spotted her in the L.A. streets.

The YBF actress is gearing up to play the new “Foxy Brown” and her husband DeVon Franklin is executive producing it. Always a good look when your glow up involves your significant other. We'll be keeping tabs on the development of the reboot!

Photos: Splash/WENN

"Whip & Nae Nae" artist Silento is banned from leaving the UAE!  Deets inside on his legal debacle that's preventing him from getting home to the States....

19-year-old Silento is trapped in the middle east because he owes a club promoter there over $80,000, this according to authorities in the city of Al Ain.

He's been in the UAE for several days and was cheduled to perform on Feb. 18th in Al Ain and the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.  According to Makki Taj El Sir Abdel Halim, who owns event organizer Mackie Entertainment, SIlento skipped out on it all after being paid for the performance.  Today, the UAE courts issued a travel ban on Silento and demanded him to surrender his passport.

ABC News reports:

A court ruling issued against Silento in the city of Al Ain and seen by The Associated Press on Thursday orders the 19-year-old Atlanta artist to pay a local promoter 300,000 dirhams ($81,500) after he did not perform two scheduled shows.

Silento's rep says it was all the promoter's fault for not living up to the agreement:

Jenna Kadhum, who represents Silento in the Middle East, disputed the allegations against the performer and accused the promoter of failing to live up to his end of the agreement.

"Silento did not cancel any shows at all," Kadhum said. The rapper only learned of the travel ban against him on Wednesday, she added.

But the promoter has already popped back saying:

"He didn't show up," Abdel Halim said in an interview. "I just want to get my own money back. ... I don't want to ruin his reputation."

The promoter said he simply wants to recover lost expenses, including performance fees as well as travel and marketing costs.

It's like the UAE version of Janky Promoters with all the said-she said.

Meanwhile, Silento has been posting photos with fans in Dubai since yesterday:

 

HubZero Fan Luvvv #HubZeroDxb #CityWalkDubai

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Fan love in Dubai #boxparkdxb #bigchefsstudio

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Jennifer Lopez is the QUEEN of slaying effortlessly. We’ve rounded up six looks she killed in the last 24 hours while making press rounds in NYC. Decide which is your fave inside…

Leave to Jennifer Lopez to HEAT up these frigid New York City streets. The 47-year-old actress star is heavy on the promo trail for the upcoming season of her cop drama “Shades of Blue.”

The Hollywood starlet hit the sidewalk catwalk in this fashion forward ensemble this morning leaving a studio after taping an appearance on “The Today Show.” She also stopped by Build Studio for the “Build Series Presents” interview with her co-star Ray Liotta.

You can never go wrong with all black everything.

Earlier...

Baby it's cold outside! 

J.Lo was swarmed by the paparazzi on her way inside “The Today Show” studio rocking a long white trench coat over a teal dress hiding her face behind a pair of aviator sunnies. 

Last night...

JLo turned the heat all the way up at the season 2 premiere of “Shades of Blue” that was held at The Roxy Hotel Cinema. She looked amazing in a sparkly Zuhair Murad two-piece that she paired with Jimmy Choo sandals. 

That "smize" though.

Before hitting up the premiere...

J. Lo, who’s readying her upcoming dance competition show “World of Dance,” had some fun on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The former Fly Girl, styling in a sophisticated Sophie Theallet's suit, bust a few dance moves in a dance battle against Jimmy.

Check out the super competitive entertainer bust a few dance moves below:

Earlier yesterday...

This look is our fave from the hot mom. J. Lo rocked a metallic silver pussy bow frock topped with an embellished jacket we’re obsessing over for after an appearance on "The View."

This jacket is EVERYTHING.

Here, she rocked a fur striped coat as she made her way inside "The View."

So, which of J. Lo's looks are your favorite?

Photos: Getty/Instar/FameFlynet

The woman claiming to be pregnant by Reggie Bush gave birth last month and now she’s sharing the first flicks of the new bundle of joy. Peep the pics inside…

Aww! Look at the face.

This cute little bundle of joy was born Super Bowl Sunday (February 5th) and his mother’s name is Monique Exposito. She’s the Miami cocktail waitress who claims NFL player Reggie Bush, who is married to Lilit Avagyan, is the father of her child. There are rumors that Reggie coughed up millions for her to have an abortion, but that plan obviously didn’t work.

Here is little Preston in the flesh.

Now, we haven’t come across any DNA tests, so it’s still unclear if Reggie is the biological father.

Monique's unidentified husband filed divorce papers and Reggie’s name is sprinkled all throughout the paperwork. He’s convinced Reggie is the father of her unborn baby because he didn’t sleep with her during the time of conception. And now, he wants Monique to gather up any and all details that would prove Reggie IS the father, and not him.

Damn.

Sources close to Rgggie's wife Lilit tells us that she’s having a hard time coping with the fact her husband cheated on her and possibly got another woman pregnant. Her friends tell TheYBF.com that she’s trying to stay strong for the sake of their family, but they’re concerned how it’s affecting her.

Well, congrats to Monique on her new baby.

Photos: Monique's IG

Get your popcorn ready! We have details on when Dave Chappelle’s new comedy specials will premiere on Netflix. Plus, deets about Jaden Smith’s newest lead role. More inside…

We told you Dave Chappelle was making a comebackwith several comedy specials to debut on Netflix. And now, we have the premiere date for two out of the three projects he has coming down the pipeline.

Netflix announced two of the comedian’s comedy specials will premiere on March 21st. YES! Just a few weeks away.

While details are still limited, entertainment and media reporter Lucas Shaw tweeted that one of the specials will include footage from his recent tour and the other two specials will be footage from his “personal comedy vault.”

In the trailer for the comedy specials, Dave is seen sitting outside of a café smoking a cigarette while a recording from one of his stand up shows plays in the background.

Dave hasn’t blessed up with a comedy special since 2004, so we’re MORE than ready for it. Make sure you mark youe calendars.

Peep the trailer below:

In movie news...

Jaden Smith isn’t showing any signs of slowing down in Hollywood even after his last movie, After Earth (with his dad Will Smith), didn't do so great at the box office.

"The Get Down" star just nabbed a lead role in an upcoming romantic drama titled Life In A Year. He’s starring opposite model Cara Delevingne.

Deadline gives a short synopsis of the film that reads:

“The pic follows a 17-year-old boy who, after learning his girlfriend is dying, sets out to give her their entire life together, in the year she has left.”

Aww.

Director Mitja Okorn will helm the film with Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews providing the script. Production is set to kick this spring in Toronto.

Congrats Jaden.

By the way, Jaden will return to Netflix for "The Get Down" when it debuts Part 2 on April 7th. Peep the new trailer below:

Photos: Getty