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EXCLUSIVE: The YBF Podcast – LaLa Anthony Gives The Blueprint To Juggling It All -- Businesswoman, #BeautyGoals, Mom & NBA Wife

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Just in time for #InternationalWomensDay, Natasha chopped it up with a woman who proves you CAN have it all (even if that means everyTHING won't be perfect.)   LaLa Anthony talks about her tea-filled, inspirational journey from radio & MTV queen to mogul-in-the-making on the new episode of The YBF Podcast! Listen and watch inside.

 

From L.A. radio queen to MTV VJ to fashionista to an all-out business woman!  Say what you will about LaLa Anthony, but one thing you better say is that chick is the definition of the ultimate hustler. And the ultimate best friend (her take on Remy Ma vs. Nicki Minaj proves it).

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She's an actor/producer, wife to NBA star Carmelo Anthony, mom to pre-teen Kiyan Anthony and every celeb's bestie. YBF Founder Natasha and La get into how her time management skills are extra fleeky, and how she manages to do slay at all times.  Chick is everywhere and we need to know how she does it.  And how she got here.

Yeah, she may be exhausted AF at all times (she def said this before the interview started), but you would never know it.

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While recording The YBF Podcast at our fave technology playground in NYC Samsung 837, La dishes on why she went to Howard U. for only a semester, her new "Goaldiggers" show she's producing on VH with Instagram chicks becoming business women (we find out who's in the cast!), Tyrese’s wedding randomness, Broadway dreams, and why she STILL has to advocate to get respect. 

Plus, she gives the REAL on juggling motherhood, wife and career and why something always suffers, whether she's prepping to have another kid, Kiyan’s best celeb kid friends, what makes her pop off on her son, if her ass real, the plastic surgery she DOES want, sexing fine a** Sinqua Walls on camera, "Power," New Edition movie, ixnaying reality tv (except her bestie Kim Kardashian's show, what date night with hubby Carmelo is like, how she knows when Melo wants her to get her ass to his games, how she knew Carmelo was the one, and her next book!

Listen above, on Soundcloud or on iTunes!

Also, check out our mini photoshoot with LaLa below!

 

Photog: Jewel Scott Jones for TheYBF.com


Get Down With The ‘Underground’ Stars On UPSCALE, And Their Much Needed #JusticeReformNOW PSA

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The stars of “Underground” are taking their talents to the magazine circuit. The YBF stars cover the newest issue of UPSCALE magazine. More inside…

Before “Underground” premieres its 2nd season on WGN America TONIGHT, four of the stars who make the show so epic got cleaned up for a new magazine cover.

Aldis Hodge (our newest crush), Alano Miller, Amirah Vann and Aisha Hinds grace the cover of UPSCALE magazine’s “Stars & Style” issue. And it’s crystal clear all of them are stars and quite stylish.

Ditching their threads from the hit show, the YBF stars get decked out in spring fashions for a powerful cover and spread. Inside, the fantastic four shine light on what goes into bringing audiences one of the most daring shows on network television. 

Check out some of their powerful quotes and pics below:

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Nice! 

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the "Underground" stars on the set of the magazine photoshoot: 

Also....

The “Underground” cast and crew -- in collaboration with The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the ACLU, and #cut50 -- are calling on Congress to tackle mass incarceration by ending the racially discriminatory War on Drugs in a new PSA campaign. We love that they're bringing attention to this very important cause.  Slavery in all forms.

Get into the #JusticeReformNOW campaign above.

 

"Underground" season 2 debuts TONIGHT at 10pm EST on WGN America.

 

Photos: UPSCALE magazine

Naomi Campbell Dishes On Alleged Beef With Rihanna, Shades Halle's Oscars Hair & Kim K’s Extra Long Bundles

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Naomi Campbell had plenty to say about Rihanna, Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian on “Watch What Happens Live” last night. Get it inside…

"Real Housewives" fan (like, she's for real obsessed witht he entire franchise) Naomi Campbell rolled into the clubhouse with Andy Cohen and EMMY winner RuPaul for “Watch What Happens Live” last night. And she kept it all the way 100!

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So what’s the tea on the supermodel’s alleged beef with Rihanna. It’s simple. There is none. A viewer tweeted asking Naomi about why she and RiRi allegedly unfollowed each other on social media.

"Everything's fine. Of course it's fine. I'm an actress now, Andy," she cleverly said, with her eyes flickering like she had WAY more to say.

She never addressed her uncoupling with the Bajan beauty on social media, but she assured everyone there isn't any beef.  But we don't really believe her.

“I don't have beef," Naomi explained. "I don't have beef especially with black women that I think are powerful and are out there, and we're all doing the same thing—doing the same struggle."

Peep the clip below:

Later...

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The runway slayer and RuPaul played a game of “Oh No She Weaven’t” where the two had to give commentary on a few recent celebrity hairstyles.

When it came to Halle Berry’s “natural” curls at the Oscars, Naomi wasn’t feeling it. When asked what she thought about Halle’s hair, she responded, “Uh uh.” RuPaul served up some constructive criticism saying, “It needs to be pulled out a little bit rounder.”

Now, while she wasn't feeling's Halle's curls, she IS feeling her friend Kim Kardashian West's extra long bundles.  With a side of shade though:

 

 

#letsswingthathair @kimkardashian @hermes @tokyostylez

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“Well, I’m the inspiration so I love it," Naomi said.

Of course.  Let.Them.Know.NaNa.

 

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Daniel Kaluuya -- British Star of 'Get Out' -- Breaks Down America's (And Britain's) Race Issue Perfectly

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As the most buzzy movie in America 'Get Out' continues to rake in the dollars ($46.2 million to be exact), the flick's leading man and British actor Daniel Kaluuya gives the perfect resonse to racism here in the States. You gotta hear it....

Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out's most buzzed about star (and hands down our newest crush, esp. with that ridiculously sexy British accent!), may have been totally under the radar in his career so far, but not anymore.  As the "horror" movie continues to do MAJOR numbers, especially for a rookie director like Jordan Peele, people are paying close attention to who's who.

We caught up with the actor -- who still resides in Britain -- at a recent VIP screening in NYC.  Before that, he spoke alongside his castmates about pressing issues like race -- the main theme throughout the movie.

When asked if he paid attention to the racial strife and police brutality here in the states during the trials of the killers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, etc., his answer was surprising.

While the race issue isn't exactly the same (according to Daniel, it's not consistently as in your face as it is here in America), he totally empathizes with blacks who are victims of racism.  And his take on it is quite interesting. 

On the part of the movie that broke him down the most, Daniel said:

"When Chris was in the chair, and he was like, Why us, why black people? And it's like, yeah man. Like, what the fuck have we done? What have we done? What is this happening? What did we do? We're getting like persecuted, bad, and killed. What have we done?

It kind of shook me man. Everyday you live your life in London and everywhere you go, and it's some of bullshit. Like, what did I do to you? I came in the game in the 80's! Now I have to live this. I have to navigate this my whole life in order to live my dreams."

He also goes off about people thinking racism is new and why majority of Africa is colonized by England. Plus, Jordan says this movie taught him an interesting lesson about the lack of leading roles for black male actors.

Watch the video above!

 

WATCH: Daniel Kaluuya -- British Star of 'Get Out' -- Breaks Down America's (And Britain's) Racism Problem Perfectly

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As the most buzzy movie in America 'Get Out' continues to rake in the dollars ($46.2 million to be exact), the flick's leading man and British actor Daniel Kaluuya gives the perfect response to racism here in the States. You gotta hear it....

Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out's most buzzed about star (and hands down our newest crush, esp. with that ridiculously sexy British accent!), may have been totally under the radar in his career so far, but not anymore.  As the "horror" movie continues to do MAJOR numbers, especially for a rookie director like Jordan Peele, people are paying close attention to who's who.

We caught up with the actor -- who still resides in Britain -- at a recent VIP screening in NYC.  Before that, he spoke alongside his castmates about pressing issues like race -- the main theme throughout the movie.

When asked if he paid attention to the racial strife and police brutality here in the states during the trials of the killers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, etc., his answer was surprising.

While the race issue isn't exactly the same (according to Daniel, it's not consistently as in your face as it is here in America), he totally empathizes with blacks who are victims of racism.  And his take on it is quite interesting. 

On the part of the movie that broke him down the most, Daniel said:

"When Chris was in the chair, and he was like, Why us, why black people? And it's like, yeah man. Like, what the fuck have we done? What have we done? What is this happening? What did we do? We're getting like persecuted, bad, and killed. What have we done?

It kind of shook me man. Everyday you live your life in London and everywhere you go, and it's some of bullshit. Like, what did I do to you? I came in the game in the 80's! Now I have to live this. I have to navigate this my whole life in order to live my dreams."

He also goes off about people thinking racism is new and why majority of Africa is colonized by England. Plus, Jordan says this movie taught him an interesting lesson about the lack of leading roles for black male actors.

Watch the video above!

 

Whatever This Man Said To Faizon Love Caused Him To Catch A Beat Down At The Airport! [VIDEO]

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Faizon Love put them paws on a valet worker at an airport in Columbus, Ohio. And it was all caught on tape. See the beat down, plus find out what Faizon was charged with and hear his side of the story inside…

Y’all! Faizon Love is NOT to be messed with. Otherwise, he’s throwing them hands.

The Couples Retreat star and former NFLer was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of assault at the Glenn Columbus International Airport on Tuesday (March 7th).

Apparently, Faizon got into a verbal altercation with another male, who appears to be a valet worker, at the valet booth in baggage claim. Ish quickly turned physical when Faizon grabbed the man by his neck and slammed him to the ground. He reportedly then picked him up and slammed his head into the counter before airport workers were able to break it up. Yikes!

Check out the ridiculous beat down below:

Police hauled the 48-year-old actor, who has been living in Columbus for the last year, off to Franklin County jail Tuesday afternoon. He appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court this morning, pleaded not guilty, and was released on a $2,000 bond.

According to court documents, the victim, 24-year-old Terrence Artis Gaines, claims he was injured with a cut above his eye. Faizon’s lawyer, John Moore, says a disagreement over payment is what caused the physical altercation.

Here's the aftermath:

So what does Faizon have to say about it all? He tweeted his thoughts once he bonded out of jail this morning:

 

  

 

 

And here's what he wants the valet worker to know:

 

 

Welp.

 

EXTRAS:

1. It seems Samuel L. Jackson has an issue with black Brits playing African-Americans in movies. STORY

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GOOD NEWS! Fantasia Is BACK On Tour After Suffering 2nd Degree Burns + Robin Thicke & Paula Patton Settle Child Custody War

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We’ve got some good news coming from Fantasia, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton. Get it all inside…

Fantasia will return to the stage tonight after cancelling a show in Memphis due to suffering second-degree burns three days ago.

The Grammy Award winner will hit the stage at the Microsoft Theater in L.A. alongside Johnny Gill and Charlie Wilson to continue on their “In It To Win It Tour.”

Fantasia’s husband Kendall Taylor updated fans on Tasia’s condition after she was admitted to the hospital:

 

Speaking on behalf of my wife: "She walks as a powerful force in the earth. Impacting everything she touches and encounters. I love her determination and sheer will power to not accept defeat on any level. She complains little, but so sacrifices much! But there are times when our Father intentionally slows us down to reflect and hear from Him. My Wife experienced an accident today causing 2nd degree burns on her arm. She's steady asking the Doc "Can I perform tonight?" But we must be wise and realize this isn't a race, but rather a marathon. So Memphis, our team is already working to create a means that she can redeem this time with you. She had something truly special planned for tonight. So please, keep my Queen lifted in prayer, asking our God to heal her rapidly with no last negative affects. Rock Soul won't be denied, this is simply a delay that will prove to be necessary for what's to come. We love you all and thank you for your understanding and support! #WeaponsMayForm#NoneShallPropser

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Yesterday, Tasia hopped on Instagram to assure her fans know she’s doing well and that she’s going to make it back to Memphis soon. And she even showed off her wrapped up arm that was burned.

She wrote, “Jumped up and realized what don't kill you will only make you stronger. I think I'm a act up on stage tomorrow and I'm going back to get my SHOW! Yes, the devil tried his best to shut me up & out from " MEMPHIS" but I'll soon come back to party w/ you. I'm going to finish this Tour out stronger than ever. @primarywave Thank You for Loving on me and getting me where I always should have been and to my Husband OMG!! You are everything to me so, I Love You All and I'm ready to push forward, arm Burned and all lol......LA let's do it!!!”

Days before Tasia's incident, the tables were reversed. Kendall was in the hospital and she was the one nursing him back to health:

 

Glad they're back to normal and doing OK.

And here's so more good news...

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No more blurred lines between Robin Thicke and his ex-wife Paula Patton.

The two have reportedly waved the white flag in their nasty child custody battle over their 6-year-old son Julian. Sources tell TMZ the former couple is working out the details of their custody arrangement.

You’ll recall, a family court judge issued a domestic violence restraining order Paula sought out when her son complained to school officials that Robin was using excessive physical force. And they've reportedly had some heated child-handoffs too, shenanigans at the park and everything.  But, that all seems to be behind them now.

Well good for them!

Photos: Tasia's IG/FameFlynet

LeBron James Stans Out Over Wife Savannah’s New Gig + Beyonce, Mama Tina, Kelly, The Peetes & More Party For Richard Lawson’s 70th Birthday

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Savannah James was recognized for her charity work and her husband LeBron James sent her the sweetest message. Meanwhile, the Knowles-Carter-Lawson clan linked up to celebrate Richard Lawson’s 70th birthday. More inside…

Last night, fab chick Savannah James was honored at the “For Women, Forever” annual dinner, hosted by the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation.

The Akron native got all the props for her philanthropic efforts in the community which include her annual I PROMise Makeover event for underprivileged girls in Akron and her “Women of Our Future” mentorship program for high school girls in Akron.

Her husband, Cavs baller LeBron James, made sure he was present at the dinner. The NBA Finals MVP posted the absolute sweetest message to his wife congratulating her on her honor and expressing how much she means to him. He wrote: 

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*tear* So freakin' sweet!

At a family outing...

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A pregnant Beyonce joined Mama Tina, Kelly Rowland and friends to celebrate her step-dad Richard Lawson’s 70th birthday last night.

The birthday dinner party included several of Richard’s actor friends like Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney Peete and Glynn Turman and his wife Jo Ann. Kelly Rowland’s husband Tim Witherspoon and Beyonce’s cousin Angie Beyince were also in attendance.

Notably missing was Richard’s daughter Bianca Lawson, but they just started filming “Queen Sugar” in New Orleans this week, so she’s likely busy on the set.

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Richard and Glynn are very good friends, so it was no surprise seeing him at the party. FUN FACT: They both starred in the classic 1998 film, How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

 

Mama Tina was on Instagram duty during the shin dig, catching Beyonce talking about her NON-alcoholic beverage. Check it:

 

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Happy Birthday Richard!

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NEW BODY, WHO DIS? Gorgeous Gabby Sidibe Dishes On Why She Had Weight Loss Surgery, And It May Surprise You

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We thought she was beautiful before, and her honesty is making us fall even more in love with this YBF chick.  Gabourey Sidibe reveals she had weight loss surgery, and she's also opening up about why...

The "Empire" star has been flossing a noticeably smaller new body these days on Instagram and red carpets.  Now, we know why.

Gabby Sidibe talked to People magazine during a new photoshoot about why she decided to get weight loss surgery.  By the way, her bubbly personality hasn't changed a bit.

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The 33-year-old new author (she wrote her memoir This Is Just My Face!) says she's tried for over a decade to lose weight in every way possible, and opted to go the surgery route in May 2016.  It was not a decision she made lightly.  She actually made the decision to get laproscopic bariatric surgery after she and her older brother Ahmed were both diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

She revealed to People:

“I just didn’t want to worry.  I truly didn’t want to worry about all the effects that go along with diabetes. I genuinely [would] worry all the time about losing my toes.”

Makes sense.  And before you criticize her for taking the easy way out, Gabby says:

“The surgery wasn’t the easy way out.  I wasn’t cheating by getting it done. I wouldn’t have been able to lose as much as I’ve lost without it.”

According to People, Gabby also revealed that she battled depression, anxiety and bulimia after her parents — a subway singer (mom Alice) and taxi driver (dad, Ibnou) — split.  She has since gotten therapy.

About the surgery itself, it's pretty drastic.  Gabby described it in her upcoming memoir out this May saying:

“My surgeon said they’d cut my stomach in half. This would limit my hunger and capacity to eat. My brain chemistry would change and I’d want to eat healthier. I’ll take it! My lifelong relationship with food had to change.”

But it's her outlook on how weight relates to beauty that we LOVE.  She says she was always beautiful, and this surgery had nothing to do with that.

“There’s nothing ugly about me. Anyone trying to convince me that I am — and it’s usually me — is wasting her time,” she says. “I was in a war with my body for a long time. If I’d started treating it better sooner, I wouldn’t have spent so many years hating myself. But I love my body now.

“It has taken me years to realize that what I was born with is all beautiful,” she writes in her book. “I did not get this surgery to be beautiful. I did it so I can walk around comfortably in heels. I want to do a cartwheel. I want not to be in pain every time I walk up a flight of stairs.”

As for her weight loss goal -- she says it's private:

“I have a goal right now, and I’m almost there,” she says. “And then once I’ve got it, I’ll set another. But my starting weight and my goal weight, they’re personal. If too many people are involved, I’ll shut down.”

We totally get that.  The battle still continues after the surgery as well, as Gabby has completely changed her diet and exercise regime:

Since the procedure, Sidibe has changed her eating habits — working with a nutritionist — and upped her fitness regimen, working out with a trainer, swimming and riding a tricycle around the Empire set.

We applaud her for her honesty and for sticking to making a positive change in her life.

 

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SHE'S A MOM AGAIN! T-Boz Shares The Sweetest (& First) Shot Of Her Adopted Baby Boy

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She’s finally a mom again! T-Boz is beaming with joy of her new bundle of joy. Peep the sweet shot inside…

Over the past few years, TLC member Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins has talked about wanting to adopt a baby. And now, she’s a new mom.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the R&B singer hopped on Instagram to reflect on the day her adopted baby boy turned one. She shared the sweetest pic of her new bundle of joy giving her kiss with the caption:

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Aww!

In 2015, news of her adoption announcement became public when she was on the stand being questioned in court over a multi-million lawsuit. TLC’s former manager Perri “Pebbles” Reid pulled the trigger on a $40 million defamation lawsuit against T-Boz and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas over how she was portrayed in the VH1 biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story. During questioning, T-Boz was asked if she had talked to Chilli regarding the lawsuit and that’s when she revealed she had only talked to her band mate about adopting a child.

Back in 2012, T-Boz spoke with Larry King about wanting to adopt a child from Haiti. She ran into some issues with the adoption process and it delayed her plans.

It’s unclear if this adorable tot is from Haiti, but T-Boz has finally got her wish. Her baby boy is her 2nd child. She has a teenage daughter named Chase Anele Rolison whom she shares with rapper Mack 10.

Congrats T-Boz!

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It’s Unclear If “Rob & Chyna” Will Return For Season 2 After Breakup + Blac Chyna Is 18lbs Away From Her Goal Weight After Birth

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Will “Rob & Chyna” return for a 2nd season? No one knows since the two called off their engagement. Get the latest, plus peep new pics of Blac Chyna’s snapback and some new pics of Dream Kardashian inside….

With Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian calling off their engagement (yet again) last month, the future of their reality show is unknown.

A production source tells PEOPLE plans for season 2 of their E! reality spin-off show “Rob & Chyna” is currently “up in the air.” TMZ reported Chyna allowed Rob back into her Calabasas mansion, but they’re still broken up. They say she allowed him back in to visit their 3-month-old daughter Dream Kardashian, and nothing more.

However, Rob IS filming for the 13th season of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and some of his drama with Chyna will likely be featured on the upcoming season.

A source close to the Kardashian camp alleged that a nasty custody battle is brewing between the former couple. "Chyna wants full custody with Rob only getting visitations," the source said. The Kardashian spy also said Rob is never left alone with his daughter. Interesting.

Keeping her mind off of the breakup drama, Chyna is seriously focused on her snapback game. She made it to 192lbs up until she gave birth to her daughter Dream. And now, she’s 18lbs away from her target weight of 130lbs. She shared on Snapchat that’s she currently at 148lbs:

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And she's busy showing off her progress on social media with photoshoot flicks and behind-the-scenes clips of a new shoot:

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After her shoot...

 

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The Lash Boutique owner laced up some skates and hit up the Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale. It's reported the skating rink was shut down on Monday and Tuesday, which COULD mean she was filming for "Rob & Chyna." *shrugs*

While Chyna puts in work and has fun, Rob has been busy posting adorable shots of his daughter Dream. Below, we see her getting in some cousin time with North West and Penelope Disick:

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Adorbs! 

Photos: Chyna's IG/Rob's IG

Tracee Ellis Ross Hated Her Booty Growing Up, Talks Body Acceptance In Health Magazine + Hoda Kotb Opens Up About Adopting Baby Girl In PEOPLE Magazine

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Tracee Ellis Ross is flossing her bangin’ bod and Hod Kotb is showing off her new baby girl on new magazine covers. More inside…

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Tracee Ellis Ross is literally #BodyGoals…at any age. She’s 44, but her bangin’ bod says otherwise. 

But, once upon a time, the “black•ish” star (who covers the newest issue of Health magazine) hated her booty. The same booty women are spending thousands of dollars to get. While she’s loving her pert “ass”ets now, growing up, she struggled with it, often comparing herself to others. She told Health magazine:

“I love my butt in a way I didn't growing up. I really didn't like it growing up. It was so much bigger than everyone else's, and I wanted jeans to look the way they did on everyone else, and mine didn't. I've been—to a certain extent—at odds with my body for many years, wanting it to be something other than it was, wanting myself to be something other than I was. Then, in my 30s, I started to get comfortable with the largeness of my personality. The same thing with my butt. I tried getting really, really skinny, and I learned that no matter how thing I got, I was still gonna have a butt.”

So, how is the Golden Globe winner stay healthy and in shape?

“I don't starve myself, but I work my ass off at the gym. I am aware of what I'm eating. I moisturize, and I dry brush, and I infrared sauna, and I do acupuncture, and I get facials. And I drink water, and I don't drink a ton of alcohol. Alcohol makes the folds go deeper—one glass of wine is like being on 17 airplanes; it just dries you out. And the biggest thing is I get my sleep. Sometimes it's not eight hours, but my sleep is sacred to me.”

Take notes!

You can read the rest of her Health magazine interview here. In the meantime, take a look at her fit and trimmed bod in her amazing photoshoot below:

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So jealous. 

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Tracee's photoshoot below:

 

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On another magazine cover...

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“TODAY” show host Hoda Kotb just entered a new and exciting stage in her life: She’s a new mother!

At the age of 52, the morning show host has adopted an adorable baby girl named Haley joy. And now, she’s beaming with joy while holding her new baby girl on the cover of PEOPLE magazine.

A decade ago she battled breast cancer and the treatment left her unable to conceive. So, she took life into her own hands and made motherhood happen.

A year after recovery, her two-year marriage to tennis coach Burzis Kanga ended in divorce. But, that didn’t stop her from her life long dream of becoming a mother.

“One of the things in my life I’ve always wanted was to be a mom,” Hoda told PEOPLE magazine. “Sometimes in your life, things just don’t work out for whatever reason, so you say, ‘Well, I wasn’t meant to have that.’ But it was really hard to come to terms with it.”

Now, she’s happily settling with her daughter and her boyfriend, 58-year-old financier Joel Schiffman. Hoda worked with a licensed New York adoption agency, and to simplify the process, she left her boyfriend’s name off of the paperwork.

“Haley will call him Dad,” she explained. Baby Haley made her way into the world on Valentine’s day, weighing in at 8lbs, 8oz. Aww! What a special V-Day gift.

Now, Baby Haley is getting acquainted with all of her new family members. Hoda’s co-workers "uncle" Al Roker and "uncle" Matt Lauer came by to meet her:

 

 

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Too cute.

And the gifts for baby Haley are pouring in from Hoda's celeb friends:

 

 

@wendyshow !!!!! Haley is counting the days until she can ride ! Thank you xoxo

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@gayleking Thank you so much!!! xoxoxo I can so picture Haley rockin and readin' xoxox

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Congrats Hoda!

Photos: James White via Health Magazine/People Magazine/Hoda's IG

Brandon Mychal Smith Allegedly Set To Sign “AGT” Deal After Marlon Wayans Deal Falls Through + Mr T. & Simone Biles Head To “DWTS” Practice

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“America’s Got Talent” may have it’s next host after a deal with Marlon Wayans reportedly fell through. Get the deets on Brandon Mychal Smith inking the deal, plus pics of Mr. T and Simone Biles gearing up for “Dancing With The Stars” inside…

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Since Nick Cannon publicly blasted “America’s Got Talent” and vowed to quit, the rumor mill has been working overdrive trying to predict who would replace him. There were three names originally in the mix, including comedians Marlon Wayans, Tone Bell and Disney star Brandon Mychal Smith.

Apparently, negotiations with Marlon Wayans fell through due to salary disagreements. Now, TMZ is reporting that Brandon Mychal Smith may be the next host of NBC’s talent competition show.

It’s reported the 27-year-old Get On Up actor is set to become the new host, but the deal still hasn’t gone all the way through. It’s said it could likely be confirmed within the next day or so.

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Before this news made its way online, TMZ photogs caught up with Marlon, who has his own self-titled show coming to NBC, a few days ago and asked him about hosting the show. He seemed hesitant about the opportunity because he feels he may be “too black” for the gig.

“I don’t know if I can hold my tongue though. I heard it was because he [Nick Cannon] felt like they [AGT} wanted him to be less black and I’m like, ‘If they wanted YOU to be less black, I don’t know if they want to holla at me. That’s like getting Paul Mooney to host Sesame Street.”

Ha! Check out Marlon talking about the gig here.

In other TV news...

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YBF celebs appearing on “Dancing With The Stars” are gearing up for their dance battles.

Former wrestler Mr. T was spotted leaving a dance studio in Studio City with his partner Kym Johnson-Herjavec, sans his gold chains. He looks serious and like he's ready to rumble with his dance shoes. 

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While Mr. T put in work, another “DWTS” contestant was living it up with their partner. Olympic gold gymnast Simone Biles and her partner Sasha Farber made their way to the Toyota Center last night to watch the Houston Rockets go up against the Utah Jazz. It was Sasha’s first professional basketball game experience.

Of course, they had to test out the floor:

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Simone's bestie Rachel also came out for the b'ball fun:

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By the way, the Jazz beat the Rockets, 115-108.

Yesterday, the dancing duo revealed their team name:

 

 

Golden Giggles it is!

 

Photos: Getty/Splash/Simone's IG/@sashafarber1

MESSY! Tamar Braxton Alleges A Woman Is Claiming To Be Vince's Baby's Mama, Mother Of The Child Accuses Tamar Of Faking The Whole Story!

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What in the ENTIRE hell is going on here?!  Tamar Braxton says there's a Maury situation with some woman claiming to have her husband Vince's child.  Hours later, the real-life mother of the child Tamar blasted chimed in calling FOUL on Tay's whole story.  PR stunt?  Deets inside...

Listen, we're usually all for a Maury's Envelope storyline, but this here is just downright odd.

Tamar Braxton hopped on Instagram earlier today with an entire umpteen-word essay -- a pic included -- about a woman alleging to be Vincent Herbert's baby's mother.  Tamar posted a pic of the child and a ridiculously long read about why she's mad someone would "go and start a rumor like this."

Interestingly, she screenshot the pic from an account that goes by the name "ParisHebert".  Yeah, we thought that was odd too.  Did this person change her last name to Vince's and go looking for trouble?  We all know how Tamar tries to cut *ishes over some Vince.

Here's Tamar's whole rant about the "secret baby" story we never heard about until Tamar posted it herself:

 

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She deleted the whole post, and now we may know why.

Just moments ago, a woman named Jessica Denmark came forward saying the little girl in the picture is her biological daughter.  And she has no idea how Tamar got the pic or where she got this story from.

Interestingly, we were told by a source that the little girl's name is Hailey and she has nothing to do with this entire story.  The source revealed Hailey's mom is a creator on Pinterest and it seems as though the pics were stolen. Looks like the mom could very well be Jessica.

When Jessica posted that this is, in fact, her daughter, and included pics from the same day, the ParisHebert account chimed in putting Tamar on blast!  The person claims Tamar "sent her a picture" and asked her to post it.  So she did.  Because she "found it not to be a big deal."

Chile.  Check it:

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While people are in the comments sections of Jessica's account calling HER a liar about the little girl being her real-life daughter and defending Tamar, we're in awe at how quickly ish went left.

Is Tamar creating fake drama before the new season of "Braxton Family Values" premieres next week?

Hmmmm....

 

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Kerry Washington Jumps Into Animation World With ‘Cars 3’ Role + NEW ‘All Eyez On Me’ Trailer Drops

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Kerry Washington will be lending her voice for the upcoming Cars 3 animated film. In other movie news, a new trailer for All Eyez On Me just dropped. More inside…

Clear your kiddies’ schedules!

Disney PIXAR’s Cars 3 is coming to theaters this year and you’ll be hearing a familiar YBF voice for one of the characters.

“Scandal” star Kerry Washington will be lending her pipes to voice one of the animated characters. She’s voicing Natalie Certain, a highly respected statistical analyst who knows her numbers. Book-smart and mathematically gifted, Natalie Certain may earn top marks in her ability to evaluate a racer’s stats, but she could be underestimating the importance of determination.

Below is a short synopsis of the film:

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turn. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

Sounds fun. Mark your calendars because Cars 3 will hit theaters June 16, 2017.

For another new movie…

The 2nd trailer for the Tupac biopic All Eyez On just dropped and it’s only building up the anticipation to see the flick.

As you all know by now, All Eyez On Me will focus on the slain rapper's rise to stardom, his stint at Death Row Records, his role in the east coast/west coast beef and everything in between.

Director Benny Boom will helm the film with an all-star YBF cast. Actor Jamal Woolard, who played Biggie in the 2009 biopic Notorious, will play The Notorious B.I.G; Demetrius Shipp Jr. will star as Tupac; “The Walking Dead” actress Danai Gurira will star as Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur; "Vampire Diaries” star Kat Graham will play Jada Pinkett Smith, actress Grace Gibson (Lynn Whitfield’s daughter) is set to play Faith Evans, and actor Dominic Santana will star as Suge Knight (and he looks JUST like him too).

Peep the new trailer above.

All Eyez On Me is set to hit theaters June 16, 2017.

 

EXTRAS:

 

1. The 7th season of "Game of Thrones" will premiere July 16, 2017. STORY

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Christina Milian Glams Up In Green At KONG Premiere + Draya, Orlando & More Party With Jasmine Sanders & Sofia Richie

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Christina Milian made her way to the KONG: Skull Island Hollywood premiere looking gorgeous as ever. Then, she partied with Jasmine Sanders and Sofia Richie to celebrate their new fashion campaign along with Draya, Orlando Scandrick, Sevyn Streeter, Serayah and more. Pics inside…

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Well just show off then!

Christina Milian caught jungle fever at the KONG: Skull Island Hollywood premiere at the Dolby Theatre last night. The “Rocky Picture Horror Story” actress worked her magic on the carpet in an olive green Massachi silk slip dress.

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Dressed to kill!

Straight Outta Compton stars Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell also made their way on the carpet. They reunited during filming as they both star in the new action film:

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Samuel L. Jackson, who has been making headlines for his recents comments about black Brits playing African-American roles, was also in attendance as he stars in the film as well. He brought his wife LaTanya Richardson along as his date.

After the screening....

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C-Mill made her way to the Nice Guy in Beverly Hills for the turn up.

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The We Are Pop Culture store owner came out to celebrate with Jasmine Sanders and Sofia Richie as they are the new the faces of denim label DL1961's spring campaign, #TheUniform.

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We see you Sofia.

Also in the mix...

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Model Winnie Harlow, "Empire" star Serayah and singer Sevyn Streeter hit the party to celebrate.

Bringing the coupledom fab...

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Mint Swim owner Draya and her NFL fiance Orlando Scandrick were in the mix.

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Of course, Terrence J was there to show support of his girlfriend Jasmine. R&B singer Tank and his fiancee Zena Foster, who recently got engaged, were all smiles during the soiree. Fun times.

Photos: Splash/Getty/FameFlynet/Draya’s IG/Jasmine’s IG/Sevyn’s IG

Chance The Rapper Wants Everyone To Know That Child Support Case Is OLD News [VIDEO] + Migos Chat About Homophobia In Billboard

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Chance The Rapper has a message for those who keep bringing up his child support issue. Find out what he said, plus get a few highlights from Migos’ Billboard cover where they talk about homophobia and more inside…

With all the good things Chance The Rapper is doing in the community, there’s always someone trying to bring a black man down.

Apparently, a writer at the Chicago Sun Time didn’t get the memo that the Chi-town native and his daughter’s mom Kirsten Corley made up and all that court drama is old news.

In the article, it talks about how his child support drama could tarnish his “good boy image.” You can read it here. Well, Chance hopped on Instagram to let everyone know that he and his family are more than good.

Check it:

 

Family always.

A post shared by Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) on

 

Well, there you have it.

On the magazine front...

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Atlanta rappers Migos grace this week’s issue of Billboard magazine where they talk about several topics, including homophobia and spending time in jail.

Here’s Quavo’s take on homophobia:

“If you real from the heart, you real from the heart,” he says. “That ain’t got nothing to do with no sex or gender. It’s 2017, and we all living.” But he still doesn’t quite seem to get it. “When [Makonnen’s] music came out I thought it was hard, so if he would’ve come out the same way...” He pauses. “I got a record with Frank Ocean [“Slide,” a Calvin Harris track featuring Migos and Ocean]. That closes my case.”

How they came up with their hit track “Bad & Boujee”:

Offset, a father of two, who actually wrote “Bad & Boujee,” in his basement studio when he was “overwhelmed” by family stress. “I do a lot of the [domestic] work by myself,” he says. “The studio is where you get your anger out, get your fear good and get your money from.”

And Offset reflects on his jail stint:

“When I came home [the first time], we was suddenly getting $20,000 a show. It was fast-paced, I had a bunch of money, and I was wild as hell. I came from jail to being a star at 21. Bro, that’s outrageous.” (Now they get up to $200,000 per show.)

Read their full interview here.

Check out a clip from their interview below: 

 

Photos: Chance's IG/Billboard

These Celebs Proudly Stanned Out For Women On International Women’s Day (And Do So Every Day)!

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We celebrate YBF Chicks and all women EVERY day around these parts.  This week, International Women’s Day 2017 recognized all of the fabulous WOMEN who have paved the way for women everywhere. Go inside to stan out for women empowerment with celebs…

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SALUTE!

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. And celebrities hopped on the opportunity to celebrate all of the fabulousness that women exude every day.

Ciara, Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi and tons more got decked out in their women empowerment gear to salute women everywhere who are making strides in the movement for women’s rights. This year’s theme was #BeBoldForChange, urging everyone to help forge a better working world and a more gender inclusive world.

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In collaboration with International Women's Day, tons of people hit the streets for "A Day Without A Women" strike. Women all over took the day off from their jobs to show what the world would be like for a day without a woman. The strike helped to bring attention to "the enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socio-economic system -- while receiving lower wages and experiencing greater inequities, vulnerability to discrimination, sexual harassment, and job insecurity," according to the Women's March website.

According to CNN, 13 women were arrested for disorderly conduct in NYC outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower during the "Day Without A Woman" march on Wednesday.

 

 

Later, the ladies were released and are scheduled to appear in court on later unspecified dates.

Power to the women!

Click through our gallery [Click HERE On Mobile] of flicks of celebrities celebrating women on International Women's Day 2017!

 

Photos: Ciara's IG/Kerry's IG/Tracee's IG/Yara's IG

BREAKING: Pregnant Ciara In Car Accident In L.A.

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Less than an hour ago, Ciara was involved in a car accident in L.A.  We have the latest inside...

Ciara, who is in her third trimester, was involved in a scary accident this afternoon on Wilshire Blvd.  TMZ reports:

Witnesses tell us Ciara was driving her white Mercedes SUV and was making a left turn when a grey Volvo SUV slammed into the front passenger side of her vehicle.

In the video below, she was seen walking around after the accident, and reportedly was clutching her chest and shoulder:

 

Just an hour ago, she posted this image in response to the backlash and hate she's been getting about her nude maternity pic with baby Future and husband Russell Wilson:

 

Love Is Undefeated. #Family

A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on

 

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Zoe Kravitz Kills A Stripper In New Bachelorette Movie ‘Rough Night’ +Kerry Washington Puts On Producer Hat For 'The Mothers'

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Watch out! Zoe Kravitz is offing strippers…in her new movie, of course. Get the details about the flick and peep the red band trailer inside. Also, Kerry Washington is back on her producing steez. Find out what she's up to inside...

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New movie alert!

Zoe Kravitz has a plethora of movies coming out in 2017.  As if she wasn't already killing it in 2016!

And for her latest blockbuster, she’s embarking on a girls trip to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of one of her college girlfriends. The problem? They end up killing a male stripper!

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Lordt!

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Scarlett Johansson (who plays the bride-to-be), Jillian Bell, IIana Glazer and Kate McKinnon round out the cast. These ladies will be getting into all types of trouble that will include, cocaine (yikes!), alcohol and jet skis. Definitely sounds like an adventure for sure! 

Get into the crazy red band trailer below:

Rough Night hits theaters June 16th.

Speaking of new movies...

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“Scandal” star Kerry Washington will be whipping out her producer hat again for a new Warner Bros. film.

Brit Bennett’s debut novel and New York Times bestseller “The Mothers” is set to come alive on the big screen. And Kerry will be working her producer skills for the film through her Simpson Street Production company. Brit Bennett will also write the script for the film adaptation.

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"The Mothers" is a surprising story about young love, friendship, a big secret in a small community and the things that ultimately haunt us most. Sounds good.

As you know, Kerry not only starred in the HBO film Confirmation, she produced it as well, so she’s getting her feet wet again on the other side of the camera. Confirmation earned Kerry an EMMY nomination, so maybe this film will nab her the award.

We’ll keep you posted.

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