They may be new to Hollywood, but they’ve been our faves for a while. Go inside to peep Janelle Monae and Aja Naomi King serving their beauty to Marie Claire magazine and what they said about climibing the Hollywood ladder and vagina power inside…

Marie Claire has a new class of fresh faces and our faves Janelle Monae and Aja Naomi King made the list.

While she’s already a force to reckoned with in the music industry, Janelle is taking Hollywood by storm. She made her acting debut in Moonlight and followed up with another extraordinary performance in Hidden Figures. And she’s on the hunt for her next Hollywood blockbuster.

The Wondaland honcho covers one of five covers for Marie Claire’s May 2017 issue. And of course it’s nothing short of gorgeousness.

Inside, the actress/activist dishes on women empowerment and how EVERYONE needs to start throwing some respect on the va-jay-jay.

"People have to start respecting the vagina. Until every man is fighting for our rights, we should consider stopping having sex. I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don't deserve to be in my presence. If you're going to own this world and this is how you're going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it. We have to realize our power and our magic. Because I am all about black-girl magic, even though I'm standing with all women. But this year? This year, I am so carefree black girl."

We're joining Janelle on her “carefree black girl” vibe this year.

So freaking gorge!

Another YBF star nabbing a cover....

Aja Naomi King became a household name starring in “How To Get Away With Murder,” starring opposite Viola Davis. Then, the Yale grad starred in Birth of a Nation, proving she can maneuver between television and film. Now, she’s on her way to take over Hollywood.

Opening up to the magazine, the 32-year-old actress revealed how other YBF starlets before her inspired her to not settle for less and to go after whatever role her heart desires.

"Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear, Will I be working? When I first started in this industry, my goal was to be some best friend. The sidekick. I thought that would be an accomplishment. But seeing people like Viola and Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabrielle Union and Lupita [Nyong'o]—who was two classes behind me at Yale—I can hope for more."

YES! You can hope and GET more. We believe in you.

Janelle and Aja's covers hit newsstands April 18th. Beautiful!

Peep the fun video the ladies did with the other ladies who copped covers this month below:

 

"Hey Aja! Can you juggle?" "Uhmmm... (thinking)....yeaaa?" #Repost @marieclairemag ・・・ Meet our 2017 Fresh Faces! Emily Ratajkowski, Janelle Monae, Zoey Deutch, Aja Naomi King, and Alexandra Daddario have talent in spades—but moreover, they aren't afraid to speak their minds, embrace their feminism, and be vocal advocates for change. Click the link in our bio to read highlights from their interviews with Kevin Sessums. Video by @grizzleemusic and @carlosmason, with music from @idkbloodboy

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Photos: Marie Claire

Tiny Harris and Bernice Burgos are back at it battling on Instagram...and it's all over T.I.  Again.  Deets on the latest foolishness inside....

 

 

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About a couple weeks after news broke that Bernice and T.I. were allegedly smashing, and the IG model did her best to stave off the haters via her Snapchat explanation, she took a passive aggressive dig at T.I.'s wife.

Bernice posted the above video singing Xscape's (Tiny's group) "Just Kickin' It" with a friend.  She conveniently "forgot" the words, but there's no way she just coincidentally chose THAT song to play and sing to.  We're not sure what brought this along today, but chick is getting old AF.

Tiny caught wind of the shade, and let her have it (again), telling her T.I. was laid up with HER last night.

In true soap opera style, Bernice responded asking her why she's so pressed by her if she was, in fact laid up with T.I.

Arguing over a married man on INSTAGRAM...in 2017?

Can we not?

Photos: Instagram/Getty

Edward Enninful just got the keys to British Vogue in a historic appointment!  Now, find out what he's saying about his brand new Editor-In-Chief gig, and how his celebrity friends are celebrating, inside...

The Ghanian-born immigrant turned Creative Director of W Magazine Edward Enninful is going down in the history books as the entire house of VOGUE's first black Editor-In-Chief and first male Editor-In-Chief of British Vogue.  Woot!

The major news was announced Monday morning, and the newest fashion king calls it "truly a dream come true."

Edward was raised in London and works in New York City, so he's got the fashion world sewed up on both ends.  His powerful choices for W Mag covers and spreads have definitely made him a go-to authority in fashion, and now his British Vogue appointment will make a major statement about diversity in the fashion world.

Not to mention, he recently received his Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) recognition last fall at Buckingham Palace.

Edward gushed to Vogue.com about the new role, which  stating:

"I grew up reading British Vogue - I am so honored and humbled to be taking up the mantle of editor.  I realize I am stepping into the shoes of a hugely respected editor in the shape of Alexandra Shulman, someone who has chosen to leave at the top of their game with a legacy of 25 years of success."

He continued saying he is "most excited to tell my father about my appointment. He immigrated to England from Ghana with my mother and six children."

"British Vogue is a great magazine with a legacy of creativity and innovation," he said. "I look forward to continuing to produce an exciting beautiful magazine for its readers."

He also said in an email to the NY Times:

“I believe we live in a world of possibility, and my appointment is a testament to this.  The world is ever-changing, as are traditional roles of male and female. The outpouring of support from people of all backgrounds has been humbling.”

Anna Wintour, artistic director of Condé Nast and editor of American Vogue, where Mr. Enninful is a former contributor, said: “It is a brilliant choice, and I am thrilled for him. Edward will undoubtedly shake things up in a way that will be so exciting to watch.”

And celebs and models were also dishing up the praises:

 

We love you @edward_enninful !!! Can't wait to see @britishvogue under your reign. #edwardenninful #britishvogue

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Two of Britain's finest, making Britain Great Again haha! New editor of British Vogue #edwardenninful #britishvogueeditor #britishvogue @edward_enninful gets cuddled by @jourdandunn

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Congrats @Edward_Enninful on ur new position Editor-in-Chief @VogueUK_ can't wait 2 witness ur reign #EdwardEnninfulpic.twitter.com/OqCSsyIB3h

— Iman Abdulmajid (@The_Real_IMAN) April 10, 2017

Congrats to Edward!

Photos: Getty

After Tyrese took to the radio airwaves to clear up his "black queen" comments about his wife, he pissed off his former TGT groupmates as well.  Find out how they're poppin' back inside....

 

Uh oh! #Tyrese went and pissed off #Ginuwine (again) while talking about the #TGT beef.

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During Tyrese's interview with The Breakfast Club that aired Monday, he talked about his 46% black wife AND what really went down among TGT.

Tyrese basically pointed the finger at other saying they were mad at how he wanted to split up the money.

Ginuwine wasn't having it!  The singer posted the above going all the way off, then deleted it.

Tank jumped on his bro Elgin's side saying:

therealtank What's crazy to me is that @ginuwine is the most accomplished artist in TGT but being talked bad about in this interview as if he hasn't earned his keep! Sad what your brother will do to ensure he has more than you! TGT is a moment for music culture not a dick measuring contest. TGT is a group not an individual effort but I guess everybody can't buy in to a team concept when you don't know what it is. TGT is no more because @tyrese feels he's a better than me and G! Doesn't have more hits, hasn't sold more records, but somehow he's better..smh We can't even get to the second album before Niggas start with this David Ruffin shit! #NoLoyalty

How do you manage to piss off both of your former groupmates in one interview?

Interestingly, both Tank and Ginuwine deleted their posts.

Oh Black Ty...

Photos: Instagram

Zoe Saldana feels like her film resume allows her to oversee race and gender.  This chick stays pissing people off with her commentary. Find out why inside…

Race is often brought up when folks speak with actress Zoe Saldana. She’s an Afro-Latina starlet (half Dominican and half Puerto Rican) who came under fire when she wore a prosthetic nose and “black face” to portray musical icon Nina Simone. She’s either not black enough for some roles or not “European” enough for other roles.  It doesn't help that she often says controversial things about how she does (or doesn't) own her blackness.

But, Zoe finds comfort in the sci-fi world. Race and gender don’t matter to her when she’s working on films like Avatar, Star Trek, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

The 38-year-old actress made a promo stop at Tokyo’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel with her co-stars yesterday before the premiere of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. During the panel, the mom-of-three opened up about why how working on sci-fi thrillers allows her to see past race and gender.

She told the Daily Telegraph:

“I love working with people who let their imaginations go. Plus, you get to play characters who defy gravity. I like that. It makes me feel superhuman because, obviously, it’s been brought to my attention continuously since I was born that I’m not a conventional person because of the color of my skin or my gender or my cultural background. So I think science fiction has given me the ability as an artist to be colorblind, and gender-blind, and to imagine and reinvent myself and be the chameleon actors are supposed to be.”

While all that sounds really great, inclusiveness in Hollywood is still somewhat a scarcity.  Tinseltown is making strides for more inclusion, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.  People of color and women, of all people, are likely the most sensitive to that fact.  So being "blind" to what's happening to others in your racial and gender group is being privileged.

Thoughts?

After the panel....

Zoe got all dressed up in an intergalactic ensemble to attend the Tokyo Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 at Brillia Running Stadium.

Photos: Wire/WENN

Rapper Lil Boosie ran into some trouble at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, Mississippi this weekend, and now video footge has surfaced of him and his crew getting pepper sprayed and tackled by mall security!

Boosie was just trying to get himself some Polo gear at the local Dillards in Biloxi on Sunday when mall security was NOT having it. Why? We're told from sources who were there that security felt there were too many fans following Boosie's crew around the store. The rapper was allegedly asked to leave and decided not to, and a full on brawl ensued.

Here's video:

 

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The altercation carried over onto the sidewalk outside of the store. When mall security tried to tackle Boosie, others jumped in and tackled the scurity officer.

 

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Four people were arrested after the incident for charges ranging from simple assault on a law enforcement officer to possession of a stolen firearm.  The bond for each charge was set at $50,000.

The local ABC affiliate reports:

Police arrested Ivy Givens, 19, of Baton Rouge, LA, Sedale Coleman, 32, of Tucker, GA, and Patrick Tolbert, 26, of Mobile, AL. All three were charged with simple assault on a law enforcement officer and simple assault on the security officer. Two teenagers, both residents of Baton Rouge, LA, were identified as being part of the incident and arrested. One was charged with both assaults and the other was only involved in the assault on the law enforcement officer.

Interestingly, the local news affiliate gave an interesting "recap" of what happened.  WLOX says local spring breakers simply attacked mall secuirty.  They didn't speak about what led up to what happened:

Five people, including two teens, were arrested Sunday evening after a Dillard's security guard and Biloxi police officer were attacked earlier in the day at Edgewater Mall. Biloxi police report the incident started when a large spring break group became disorderly as they followed well-known rapper Lil Boosie and his crew.

The videos and actual witnesses give a more full picture of what happened, as usual.

Photos: Biloxi Police Department/Instagrm

We’ve got music updates that you can use. Kendrick Lamar is gearing up to drop his new album DAMN with releasing the coverart and tracklisting, Drake is scooping up Billboard nominations and LeToya Luckett has a new LP coming soon. Details inside….

Hope you’re ready, because Kendrick Lamar is gearing up to drop some heat. We’ve already heard a sample of what’s to come with the release of his single “Humble.” Now, details about his newest musical offering have dropped.

To follow up his critically acclaimed 2015 album To Pimp A Butterfly and last year’s compilation album untitled unmastered, DAMN is the title for his next LP. It will include features from both ends of the music spectrum, including Rihanna and U2.

Producer credits include Mike WiLL Made-It, BADBADNOTGOOD, the Alchemist and more.

In a recent interview with the NY Times’ T magazine, he revealed the focus of his new album is solely on speaking for the communities that don’t have a voice.

“I think now, how wayward things have gone within the past few months, my focus is ultimately going back to my community and the other communities around the world where they’re doing the groundwork. ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ was addressing the problem. I’m in a space now where I’m not addressing the problem anymore,” he said. “We’re in a time where we exclude one major component out of this whole thing called life: God. Nobody speaks on it because it’s almost in conflict with what’s going on in the world when you talk about politics and government and the system.”

Sounds like he’ll be touching on hot topics that affect the world we live in. And if the other track are anything like “Humble,” we’re totally here for it.

Peep the tracklisting below:

DAMN is expected to drop this Friday, April 14th after being pushed back from an April 7th release date.

In awards show news....

All hail the champagne papi.

Drake is currently leading the pack for the most 2017 Billboard Awards nominations. He earned 22 nominations along with The Chainsmokers.

He’s up for awards in several categories, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top R&B Song, Top Songs Sales Artist, and plenty more.

For Top Male Artist, the Young Money rapper is up against The Weeknd, Future, Justin Bieber, and Shawn Mendes. He’ll be battling it out with his former homie-lover-friend Rihanna in the Top R&B Song category. His track “One Dance” is up against RiRi’s “Needed Me,” The Weeknd’s “Starboy,” and Bruno Mars’“24k Magic.” However, Drizzy and Rih will join forces for a win in the category as their hit collaboration track “Work” is also nominated in the category.

Speaking of Rihanna, she’s up for 14 Billboard Awards.  The Weeknd nabbed 13 nominations and Beyonce has 8.

Check out the full list of nominees here.

Another album ready to hit the streets...

LeToya Luckett is ready to make a splash on the music scene.

Today, she announced her third solo studio new album Back 2 Life will be released on May 12th via Entertainment One Music after a seven-year hiatus.

The 13-track LP will include features from Ludacris and production by Andre Harris, Warryn Campbell and more.

LeToya released the title track and lead single “Back 2 Life" accompanied with a video that featured “Being Mary Jane” star Thomas Q. Jones. In case you missed, check it out HERE. 

Who’s excited?

Photos: Kendrick's IG/Getty

Ludacris is speaking out about his enhanced abs in his new “Vitamin D” video after fans tried to come for him on social media. Essentially, it’s just typical Luda behavior. Find out what he said, plus details on United Airline’s shares dropping like flies after a man was dragged off an aircraft inside…

Social media was on fire after Ludacris released the visuals for his new track “Vitamin D,” featuring Ty Dolla Sign. Fans were going on Luda’s heavily enhanced abdominals online.

But guess what? That was all apart of the Atlanta rapper’s plan. He wore the CGI abs on purpose. And if you didn’t figure that out, then you likely aren’t familiar with Luda’s music videos. Remember his supersized arms in his “Get Back” video? Yeah, that’s essentially what he’s doing here.

Thank every1 for your incredible feedback on this LUDICROUSLY IGNORANT video today.Y'all r my heartbeat! #vitamind click the link in bio! pic.twitter.com/SBcbGs0qzq

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 11, 2017

ludicrous indeed! RT @TR3Y_: RT @DeionGottaSTFU: Nigga did you really photoshop you a chest and some abs? @Ludacrispic.twitter.com/cvMoyQbJ0e

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 10, 2017

I did a lot of sit ups for that! RT @SamCruzin: Yo but why Ludacris six pack look like it was done at Sephora pic.twitter.com/FVbYp2KQcW

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 11, 2017

Ha! Tell Em i been swole! RT @maxthephotog: Everyone acting like @Ludacris just got swole... pic.twitter.com/v3OihNVt2T

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 11, 2017

It's ok they slow RT @chris_oneto: he's supposed to have CGI & he looks at them at the end of the video & sees em gone. It's intentional

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 11, 2017

Photogs caught up with Ludacris on Monday as he was leaving CATCH restaurant where he addresses his enhanced physique. Check it below:

So you see, it was all fun and games. It's LUDACRIS!

Check out the full "Vitamin D" video below:

In real life news...

United Airlines is taking a major “L” after a video of an Asian passenger being dragged off one of their aircrafts went viral.

According to reports, United Continental Holdings (UAL) shares have gone down dramatically. It’s reported that the airline has lost over $1 billion in market value. It started to recover from the worst of its losses, but the market value was still off by $600 million.

In the clip that’s being shared all around the world (above), it shows an Asian man being removed from a plane at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after he refused to give up his seat on an overcrowded flight. Three Chicago Department of Aviation security officers grabbed the man by the arms and dragged him down the walkway as other passengers filmed the incident go down.

The viral video has sparked outrage, forcing United CEO Oscar Munoz to issue a statement, calling the incident "upsetting" and he apologized "for having to re-accommodate" customers.

But in an email to his employees, he defended the airline’s actions. He said that the passenger David Dao, who is a doctor, was "disruptive,” “belligerent” and that he raised his voice and refused to comply with the crew's and security officers' directions.

"Our employees followed established procedures for dealing with situations like this. While I deeply regret this situation arose, I also emphatically stand behind all of you, and I want to commend you for continuing to go above and beyond to ensure we fly right."

Thoughts?

Are we boycotting United Airlines or nah?

Photo: Screenshot

Pics have surfaced of Wissam Al Mana at his and Janet Jackson's marital home.  Are they really on the outs?  Deets inside, plus Tyrese and his "black queen" doing the most in Abu Dhabi....

It's (supposedly) really over.  But Janet Jackson's allegedly estranged husband Wissam was spotted outside their London home today (below) heading out to grab lunch:

Sources report he was only there briefly, arriving empty handed Tuesday morning and leaving empty handed a little while later.  Maybe a visit with little Eissa?  No word on if Janet was there.

News broke yesterday that Janet and Wissam separated back in January and Janet is prepping to file for divorce.

In other marital news, Tyrese wants you to know he and his new wife are doing just fine.  Because he ALWAYS wants us to know everything when it comes to the 46% black Samantha Lee.

As we previously reported, the couple jetted to the UAE right after Saturday night's Fate of the Furious premiere in NYC.  Today, they headed to the F8 premiere in Abu Dhabi, ad Black Ty surprised his black queen with a helicopter ride over the city while on their way.  She also says how beautiful everything is:

 

She has no idea of what's about to happen - Yas island here we come....... VOX Cinemas!!!! #F8 movie premiere.... #UAEHONEYMOONLEVELZ

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She's got no words............. #AbuDhabi here we come........ #F8PremiereLevelz

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#F8 Premiere in #AbuDhabi was so amazing all of you guys showed up and gave SO MUCH LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you to the best movie studio in the WORLD for hearing ny heart and letting me host 2 #Fast8 premieres in the #UAE this place and the people make me so happy........ the room was wall to wall and all LOVE in the place..... Vox Cinemas you guys laid it all the way OUT and made it special for me and the #FastFans....... Oh What a night...... tomorrow in Dubai we're going to DP it again!!!!!!!!!!!! #F8Countdown feel the love feel the energy!!!!!

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Well good for them.

Photos: FameFlynet

T.I. is completely unbothered by his (estranged?) wife Tiny Harris and his alleged side piece Bernice Burgos duking it out on social media.  But he IS bothered by marriage itself, apparently.  Find out the latest foolishness he had to say inside...

Oh TIP.

The ATL rapper, or the father of Trap music like he told Angie Martinez, hit up Power 105 to chop it up about his new music, new season of"The Family Hustle," rumors, and of course, his marital and side piece woes.

When Angie Mar asked him how he feels about marriage, TIP gave the most interesting response, saying it distracts him from success.  Whet!?

Sounds like it distracts you from sliding on these THOTS out here, but we digress.

The rapper/actor also dished on his feelings about the drama between his wife Tiny and Bernice Burgos, and what he tells folks who send him screenshots of their fights.

Get it all below:

 

@troubleman31 tells @angiemartinez reason he no longer wants to be married is because it distracts and deters him to working on his goals - More at www.power1051FM.com

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@troubleman31 weighs in on the back and forth going on between @majorgirl and @realberniceburgos on social media - Full interview is up at the www.power1051FM.com

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This guy...

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In today’s candid round up, we’ve got some gorgeous flicks of Kelly Rowland bringing life to the Big Apple, Mack Wilds greeting fans and Paula Patton on the set of a new movie Check them out inside…

It’s springtime and Kelly Rowland is definitely looking the part.

Fresh from her stay in Australia, the R&B sensation rocked head-to-toe floral for an interview at SiriusXM in NYC to dish about her book “Whoa Baby!" It was released today.

Kellz definitely pulled off a look that wouldn’t look good on everyone, but she made it work.

 

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Continuing her media rounds to promote her new book, the mom-of-one appeared on "The View" today to talk about her book, women's rights, Donald Trump, and motherhood.

Check it below:

Be sure to cop your copy of Kelly's new book "Whoa Baby!" today.

Also in the Big Apple...

Cutie Mack Wilds is also on the promo trail in NYC to promote his new series “Shots Fired.”

The actor/singer was spotted signing autographs for fans as he made his way inside the “Good Morning America” studios.

Not only does Mack have “Shots Fired” and VH1’s “The Breaks” to promote, he also has some new music that he just released. His new sophomore project is titled “After Hours” and he says it’s inspired by love, women and the turbulence of relationships,

“A lot of these songs, when I had a chance to actually record— they were recorded at night. While I was shooting “The Breaks” and “Shots Fired”, that was the only time I had to myself or to even get into the studio.” Mack tells GENIUS. “I drew on inspiration that came from looking around and seeing how things change at night time, how things feel at night time. Text messages at 2 a.m. look different than text messages at 2 p.m. Break-ups feel different at night. “

True!

Elsewhere...

Paula Patton may be going through custody issues with her ex-husband Robin Thicke, but she still has to make her coin.

The paparazzi caught the 41-year-old actress filming night scenes for an upcoming ABC series titled “Somewhere Between Us” in Vancouver, Canada yesterday.

According to The Hollywood Reporter:

The series centers on superstar news producer and fiercely loving mom Laura Price (Patton). Laura Price isn't crazy: She knows her daughter Serena is going to be murdered. She doesn't know who the murderer is or why she'll be killed, but she knows exactly when it will happen, where and how. Despite this, all her attempts to keep her daughter safe fail, and Serena's fixed, unmovable, terrifying fate keeps her directly in the path of her killer.

The 10-episode series is set to debut this summer. Will you be tuning in?

Photos: INSTAR/Splash/FameFlynet

Is there bad blood between Stephen Curry, LeBron James and a few other notable NBA ballers? We’re not sure, but a book penned by Marcus Thompson claims there’s some serious beef with between other NBA superstars and the “golden boy” Steph Curry. Details inside…

Is it true? Do the guys in the NBA, including big stars like LeBron James & Russell Westbrook, hate Stephen Curry?

Well one man says it’s true and he’s writing a book about it.

Marcus Thompson, author of “The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry,” said in a radio interview that NBA players like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul HATE Steph and his clean cut image. We’re not sure how much of it is true, but he says he’s releasing a new book that will detail all the hate and shade thrown at the two-time MVP.

In the interview with the Big Lead’s Jason McIntyre, Marcus spilled some alleged tea on LeBron and Steph’s current relationship saying:

“There’s a thing with he and LeBron that’s a little weird. There was a time when LeBron and Steph were big brother and little brother and LeBron was like a mentor.

“He was a big fan of Steph, went to games at Davison, and even when [Curry] got to the NBA, they had moments where LeBron was looking at him like, ‘wow’ and then Steph kind of challenged LeBron’s status. The part that’s odd for Steph – why does that mean there has to be beef between us? He loves LeBron and respects LeBron, and he’s like, ‘because the outside world is pitting us together, why do you and I have to now have this disdain between us, I thought we were cool? … that’s the question that’s in Curry’s mind and Curry’s camp. Why do you not like me when all I did was basically respect everything you did, and follow the model you carried out? … it’s not just with LeBron … Steph wants to be accepted by all these guys. this is what he worked for. For [them] to say, ‘you’re one of us.’ It seems like they don’t want to give that to him.”

When asked who else in the league has hate for Steph, he replied,

“Everybody on the Clippers … Chris Paul was one of those guys. Chris Paul was somebody [Curry] looked up to. Chris Paul used to dominate that matchup. Chris Paul was supposed to be next in line to win a championship. Then, suddenly, it was Steph … that’s another relationship where [Curry] was like, ‘oh, I look up to you,’ and suddenly there is this disdain vs Steph. There’s a lot of those …”

He went on to say OKC Thunder player Russell Westbrook simply doesn’t like Steph.

So, is it "light skinned" privilege or nah? Folks are saying since Steph is light skinned that's the reason he's loved and it's the reason why he receives, what some call, special treatment. Lebron, Kobe Bryant and other NBA stars present themselves as "family men" and don't get that type of treatment. Do you agree?

Photo: Getty

Ibn Ali Miller is a hero. He’s the man who stepped in and broke up a fight between two black teenagers. Find out why he decided to intervene and see the teenagers reunite on the “Steve Harvey Show” inside…

Ibn Ali Miller is a true hero.

He’s the man who stepped in between two black teenagers who were fighting in the streets of Atlantic City recently. He stopped the fight and eventually got the teens to shake hands. The altercation was caught on camera and the video quickly went viral. It even caught attention from NBA superstar LeBron James and legendary rapper Snoop Dogg.

Now that the dust has settled, he’s giving his first broadcasted interview with Steve Harvey on his daytime talk show. He explained to Steve why he decided to step in. The two teens in the video even reunited on the show and shared why they’re so grateful that Mr. Ali stepped in and stopped the fight.

Get your tissues ready. It’s a real tearjerker.

Peep the clip below:

We definitely need more men like this in our communities.

Photo: Screenshot

She's literally a sorceress of black girl magic, and that's why we're obsessed!  YBF chick Yara Shahidi dishes on her EPIC college acceptance letter pile, those gorgeous natural curls and more...

"Black-ish" star – and possible spinoff star – Yara Shahidi  is living every teenager's dream.  She's all over everybody's tv, on everybody's glam red carpet and award show, besties with former First Lady Michelle Obama (and likely first daughters Malia and Sasha) AND she got into every college she applied to.  Every.Single.One.

The 17-year-old actress/activist dished to Seventeen magazine in an interview this week:

"I did get all of my college acceptances and I'm keeping them close to the belt as of right now, but I got into every college I applied to. So that's really exciting. I found all of that out last week. My college plans are all up in the air, but I will choose within the next month."

Yessss sis!  While she's not 100% sure which college she wants to rep just yet, she does know she wants to double major in African American Studies and Sociology.

She also knows she'll be deferring school for a year, especially if that spinoff comes through.  She dished:

“I know when Malia Obama announced [she was deferring], she got a lot of slack, but I feel like what’s interesting is I know so many people that are deferring. It’s more than to just roam around or just sit down and stare at a wall, but it will also give me an opportunity to work,” Shahidi said. “I’ve been working more than half of my life and that’s always been balanced with school and all of the other responsibilities, so to have a year to focus on work and to focus on specified interests will be nice before I pick a career and choose what I want to study and my life path.”

“I think no matter what, I know that I want to go to college. I know that I’m going to defer a year and I’m willing to have a more unorthodox college experience, but at a certain point I want to be on a campus,” she continued.

Do ALL the things, Yara!

She recently posed it up in Prada for Yahoo Style + Beauty (above) for what she affectionately called her Senior Pictures.  And she dished to Seventeen about why she chooses to rock her enviable natural curls at all times:

"I think it is a statement saying that I am not going to change for this event and I think that sometimes there is a natural association between many things, like straight hair and professionalism. So to even be able to say that my curls can do it all and that I'm not going change who I am for the sake of an event is my own statement. And it means when I have fun with my hair or makeup, it's an intentional, creative change. It's not stemming from insecurities or trying to blend in, rather It's a moment and opportunity to have fun or do something different."

As for being the go-to representation for bomb black girls, the YBF Teen embraces it all:

"I mean it's funny to me partly because the idea surrounds us, whether we're on our phones, looking at billboards or just walking down the street. Our lives are ingrained in the beauty that we see and so to be one of the many faces representing our girls is really special to me, to have the opportunity. If I can be one of the faces that somebody is able to relate too, I'm happy to do that."

Congrats Yara!

Photos: Yahoo

Word on the curb is that Chris Brown is LIVID that his homie Quavo is hooking up with his ex-girlfriend Karrueche. Details inside…

Who didn’t see this coming?

Just a few days ago, it came it out that Chris Brown’s ex-girlfriend Karrueche and Migos rapper Quavo are on new couple alert. And as expected, Breezy is NOT happy about it.

He really should get over it.  But since he won't....

We all know Chris is obsessed with Kae (at least, that’s what folks in his camp say), so any guy she decided to get with he would likely have an issue. Remember what happened when Breezy thought Kae was seeing Tyson Beckford?

The thing about Kae’s new coupledom with Quavo is that the “Loyal” singer considered Quavo to be a little brother to him, so he reportedly feels betrayed by the new relationship. According to TMZ, Breezy and Quavo had both a business and personal relationship. And Chris is BIG mad that he helped Migos promote their new album Culture while Quavo was supposedly seeing Kae behind his back.

Oh, and the report also said Chris feels like Quavo was in cahoots with Kae to get the restraining order against him so they could date freely without having to worry about him ducked off in the bushes or something.

We know how much Chris hates TMZ, so we’re not sure how much of this is true, BUT we wouldn’t be surprised if it is.

By the way, Ka and Quavo are "just dating" apparently and not necessarily exclusive.

Photo: Chris' IG/Kae's IG/Quavo's IG

Oh Tyga! Police detained the west coast rapper in L.A. minutes after leaving a club last night. And we’ve got the deets on his arrest. Plus, Khloe Kardashian opens up about babies and marriage with boyfriend Tristan Thompson. Get it all inside…

Tyga was all smiles when he left Avenue Nightclub in L.A. last night. But his night took a terrible turn minutes after. He stays in some ish doesn’t he?

Apparently, the “Rack City” rapper, who recently called it quits with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, was driving his custom Mercedes G-Series without license plates and he reportedly ran a stop sign. Maybe because he didn't actually buy it, possibly?  We've ALL heard about his money and creditor woes.

Cops rolled up on him for the traffic violations and he voluntarily left his car.

According to E! News, Tyga was then handcuffed and put inside the back of a police car. The paparazzi caught the whole thing and while he was being handcuffed, they asked him why he was getting arrested.

“Because I have paper plates,” Tyga responded.

Since the photogs were swarming the scene, the L.A.P.D. decided to take him down to the station to perform a field sobriety test instead of administering it right then and there. He ended up passing the sobriety test and was released with a simple traffic violation.

He lucked up.

 

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In relationship news...

Khloe Kardashian covers this week’s ES Magazine and she opens up about wanting to start a family with her NBA baller beau Tristan Thompson. Doesn’t she always do this when she’s in a relationship?

The reality star said she would love for Tristan to be the father of her children on day and she knows he would be an incredible father.

“I would love to have a family. We’ve talked about it. [Tristan already] is a father, and I know for a fact that he would be an impeccable father. I definitely want to be a mom. But I don’t put the pressure on it. It’s not like, ‘the clock is ticking.’ I feel in my soul it will happen.”

Khloe, who had her divorce from Lamar Odom finalized last year, claims she’s in no rush to build this fairytale life with Tristan, but if he popped the question, she would definitely accept.

No surprise there.

Photos: Splash/Khloe's IG

In incredibly sad news, 57-year-old comedian and actor Charlie Murphy has died.  Full story inside...

Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy's big brother (by one year) and Hollywood star in his own right, is dead at the age of 57.  He was reportedly battling Leukemia and had been undergoing chemotherapy.

TMz reports:

According to Charlie's manager, he died from leukemia Wednesday morning in a NYC hospital.

Charlie was the breakout star of "The Chappelle Show," and also co-wrote a few of Eddie's movies like Norbit and Vampire in Brooklyn.

One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible.

— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) April 12, 2017

His last tweet was a haunting one.

He's recently been on the stand up comedy tour The Comedy Get Down alongside Cedric The Entertainer, George Lopez, D.L. Hughley, and Eddie Griffin. The tour promoters posted about an upcoming show just yesterday.

Sadly, Charlie's wife, Tisha Taylor Murphy, died in 2009 from cervical cancer.  The picture above was taken in 2007.

The couple had 2 children, as well as Charlie's older child from a previous relationship.

R.I.P.

Charlie's close friends have been tweeting their condolences:

Rest in Paradise my brother @charliemurphypic.twitter.com/pUfTXgqhao

— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) April 12, 2017

Photos: Getty/InStar

Dez Bryant offered up his views on race relations in America, which promoted Shannon Sharpe to passionately respond. Hear both of their arguments and decide who you agree with more inside…

Dez Bryant did something he normally doesn’t do. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver hopped on social media to share his thoughts about racism in America and it definitely ruffled some feathers.

A few days ago in a four-part Instagram post, Dez decided to preach about blacks taking personal responsibility. He reflected on past personal experiences, and he specifically pointed out that black Americans should stop blaming the white man for their issues and should start leading by example:

While that all sounds good in theory, an educated person is well aware of the systematic oppression that causes most of the issues plaguing minority communities.  It's easy to be socioeconomically and psychologically and emotionally sound when America isn't set up to prevent and attack all those things for your race and culture.

Fox Sports commentator and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who’s in a relationship with a white woman, took offense to Dez’s comments and issued an emotional response on FS1's “Undisputed.” In his response, he credited the NFL player for having his heart in the right place, but said his words came out totally wrong.

“Dez, you’re not even in the 2%, you’re in the .01% of black America that makes millions, but they’re so many that don’t. Dez, do you realize you’re still black? They still view you as black even though you catch touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys? Do you realize that? You think they view you differently? They applaud what you do Dez you do Dez, they don’t applaud who you are. I commend him still, but he is so wrong. He’s so absolutely, horrifically wrong in this situation. I hate when they ask us to accept responsibility for slavery. Accept responsibly for the 400 years of institution and systemic racism.”

Peep the clip below:

No lies told there.

Yes there is some personal responsibility, but that is not the root of the problem. The root is systematic oppression that cause certain socio economic classes' psyches and how they go through life. Yes, some people can "beat" the system due to talents they have and what type of family they're born into. But, that's NOT most people.

One way to start tackling systematic oppression is for it to be recognized and vocally condemned by oppressors and the white community, especially those who are in a relationship with a member of an often oppressed community.

Dez responded to Shannon's criticism explaining that Shannon twisted his words and said he would appear on the show to clarify what he meant:

I have to go on this show... @ShannonSharpe you are absolutely wrong how you twisted my words... pic.twitter.com/Hk8hdhCngK

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) April 11, 2017

@domuigi God gave me this ability to have a voice to share my experiences with others so they can see if you want better.. you will be better pic.twitter.com/SYDk8YHSx1

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) April 11, 2017

Thoughts?

Photos: Getty

Kelly Rowland is lighting up NYC with her ridiculous beauty and flawless style. Go inside to see the R&B singer/new author’s gorgeous promo looks…

Kelly Rowland is super busy making her rounds to "Live! with Kelly" and more in the city that never sleeps to promote her recently released book, Whoa Baby! Chick is out here slaying the hell out of these promo rounds.

The R&B diva hit the streets of NYC today rocking a super cute denim on denim look. It’s simple, yet stylish and seemingly comfortable. We need this top! 

Yesterday...

The former Destiny’s Child member served up another stylish look that we wouldn’t mind adding to our closets. The mom-of-one stepped out in a floral Fendi frock, styled by celebrity stylist Ade Samuel.

While the shoes aren't our vibe, she pulls it off.

Photogs spotted the 36-year-old starlet in the Big Apple as she made her way to the "CBS This Morning" studio, stopping for a few moments to sign autographs and snap flicks with fans.

For her first media appearance for the day...

“The Voice Australia” judge stopped by the AOL Build studio to dish on her new book “Whoa Baby!” The book is a manual for new moms on how to cope with everything that life throws at you once you become a mother.

She reveals she talks about everything people don't tell you about once giving birth for the first time.

After AOL Build...

Kellz made her way to the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Tribeca to sign autographs and to dish on her new project. Kahlana Barfield Brown, the fashion and beauty editor-at-large at InStyle magazine joined her to moderate a chit chat.

After the discussion, Kahlana posted up an inspiring message about her friend saying, "Loved moderating a discussion for my beautiful friend @kellyrowland tonight at Barnes & Noble celebrating the launch of her new book, Whoa Baby. Kelly was a guiding light for me when I was pregnant with Dylan last year. She kept it so real about everything I was nervous about--and the advice she gave me was priceless. This book is a gem for all new moms. Congrats, Kells! You can now check author off your bucket list. #YouDidThat #WhoaBaby #KellyRowland #Author"

Nice!

Photos: Splash/WENN/INF/Kahlana Barfield's IG

The video model in Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” video is speaking out amid controversy over her natural looks. Get the details on her multicultural “struggle,” plus new reports about Stevie Wonder trekking down the aisle for the third time inside…

It’s safe to say Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” lyrics and video has everyone bumping their gums. From multitudes of people praising him for his empathetic lyrics, to folks complaining K-Dot rapping about African-American features only to cast a model whose ethnicity may or may not fit the description.

One of the most noted rhymes on the track is when he said,“I'm so f*ckin' sick and tired of the Photoshop/Show me somethin' natural like afro on Richard Pryor/Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretch marks”

Yet, he chose a model whose afro looks nothing like Richard Pryor's. So yeah, we get where some are coming from.

Now, the model featured in the clip is speaking out to address the controversy.

21-year-old Carter Kim chatted with ELLE magazine (rolls eyes) about how the black women’s opinion of her has been hurtful. Someone even dubbed her “sugar brown mama with a Brazilian body wave frontal.”

“That part is extremely frustrating. I used to get teased for my hair and told my hair is fake. I’m a little puzzled because a lot of it comes from African American women. I’m just like, why wouldn’t you empower another African American woman who’s just trying to pave the way for her career and also just represent us as women in a music video that has now gone viral. I would just think they would be happy with that, but everyone finds something.”

She said being multicultural in the industry has been quite the journey. She’s either “too pretty” or too “multicultural” for a role and she said she has been denied a role for not being black enough as well.

“[I’ve] gotten a few different odd responses from black producers, when they’re like, ‘are you just Filipino or are you just Asian?’ A lot of people don’t really see that I am black. It’s been a journey. My mom is full Korean, but she’s adopted, so she’s very Americanized now. I am Korean, French, and African American, and that’s what I am aware of. My dad is black and French. I have gotten denied by some agencies and some projects for either being too multicultural or even being ‘too pretty’ for a role. … I’ve gotten denied for being black a few times. Surprisingly, that has happened and I have gotten ‘not black enough.'”

The video vixen shared what was told to her about the video before shooting:

“They basically told me: ‘You are the natural girl that is represented in 2017 in the society that has a ton of imperfections, but still loves herself and still doesn’t care what anyone else thinks.’ And also: ‘You are the music video girl vixen. You are that very exotic pretty girl that the normal girl transforms into,'” she says. “I was very blind going into it.”

Very interesting. Peep the video below at the 1:43 mark to what has folks in a frenzy:

What are your thoughts on Kendrick (or the powers that be) tapping Carter for the video treatment? /p>

In coupledom news...

They say third time’s a charm.

Stevie Wonder is gearing up to head down the aisle for the third time to wed his longtime girlfriend Tomeeka Bracy, the mother of his two youngest children. The nuptials are set to go down in Jamaica on June 17th.

The Daily Mail reports the 67-year-old singer and his 42-year-old bride-to-be will exchange their “I Dos” before a room full of star-studded guest and family. It’s also reported Stevie’s other children from his previous relationships (aged between 42 and 11) will serve as bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Stevie and Tomeeka began dating after he split from his 2nd wife Kai Millard. He was first married to Motown singer Syreeta Wright and they divorced in 1972.

Early congrats to Stevie and his bride-to-be.

Photo: Screenshot/Getty