A judge has sided with Karrueche Tran and granted her a 5-year restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Details inside…

Karrueche Tran was finally granted her wish.

After a judge shot down her permanent restraining order against Chris Brown when she didn’t show up in court, Karrueche scored a victory the second time around.

The “Claws” star took the stand today to testify about her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. She revealed his abusive behavior has her scarred for her life, hence why she filed the restraining order in the first place.

During her testimony, she said after she broke up with the “Loyal” singer, he began threatening her and she fears for her safety. The actress, who's rumored to be dating Migos rapper Quavo, said he tossed out threats after she refused to return a few diamond rings he gifted her.

TMZ broke down the details reporting:

Karrueche explained that in text messages between herself and Chris post-breakup, he would say things like "I'm not being nice to you no more, if I see you out in public again and I'm there I will make you hate me even more, don't be anywhere I'm out in public, I'm going to ban you from all events."

She claims he also texted her more violent threats like ... "I can get my money back and I'm tired of playing games" as well as "Bitch I will beat the s**t out of you" and "I promise you I will make your life hell." She says he also once wrote "Imma kill blood" under a photo of her and actor Michael B. Jordan.

Karrueche also testified that Chris had beaten her before.

While Breezy wasn’t in court today, his attorney Mark Geragos cross-examined her with accusations that Kae teased Breezy about the rings telling him she sold the rings. It’s reported Kae didn’t have any plans on returning the rings because they were gifts given to her. Attorney Geragos also pointed out that Kae never reported any of Breezy’s alleged abuse to the police, all in an effort to discredit her claims.

The Grammy Award winner wasn’t in court and the judge reportedly wouldn’t let him join via phone.

Let’s hope Chris has learned a lesson in all this.

Zendaya and Kelly Rowland are currently working and partying overseas. Meanwhile, La La Anthony and Cynthia Bailey are out and about in NYC and L.A. Check out their flicks and find out what they’re up to inside…

La La Anthony is stepping into summer like....

The “Power” star made her way to an appearance at the AH Baking Soda Summer ’17 event in NYC to talk all things beauty and summer preparation.  She looks HOT.

La La will be returning to our television sets when "Power" premieres on her birthday, June 25th, on STARZ.

Overseas...

Let the press rounds commence!

Before Spider-Man Homecoming hits theaters next month (July 7th), Zendaya is hot on the promo trail. She’s currently overseas lighting up red carpets for a few of the film’s event.

Yesterday, the Disney starlet made her way to a photocall in London serving up bright colors and stripes for a fun look.

Her co-star Tom Holland, who’s playing Spider-Man/Peter Parker, joined her on the carpet. Daya’s role in the film has been kept under wraps for the most part. All we know is that her character’s name is Michelle, one of Spider-Man's teenage friends.

Cute.

At another event for the film...

The actress/fashion designer rolled up to a photocall for the movie at the Villamagna Hotel in Madrid.  Chick saved (for a year!) those Manolo Blahnik heels Rihanna gifted her for the occasion, pairing them with a blue high slit Jonathan Simkhai dress.

Well aren't they cute.

Elsewhere...

Kelly Rowland is back in Sydney, Australia for “The Voice” duties. But, she’s also having some fun in between. Last night, the gorgeous singer stepped out on the town to celebrate singer-songwriter Boy George’s 56th birthday.

She's so flawless.

Back in the States...

Oh heeeeey Cynthia Bailey.

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star was busy taking meetings in L.A. serving up model fab.

Loving this printed maxi.

We wonder what Cynthia has up her sleeve, esp. now that her girl NeNe Leakes is returning to RHOA.

Photos: WENN/Splash/Backgrid/Zendaya's IG

Get all into these nostalgic feels as the Love Jones cast reunites to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary inside…

Ugh! Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Love Jones was released? Damn homie. It’s definitely a classic in our movie stash.

'Love Jones' Cast & Crew Reunite to Celebrate Film's 20th Anniversary in Conversation Moderated by Barry Jenkins https://t.co/sueQTCKM4Xpic.twitter.com/kmvMurbLFc

— Shadow And Act (@shadowandact) June 15, 2017

This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted a special event, "In the Mood for 'Love Jones' – The Academy Celebrates the Film's 20th Anniversary,” to celebrate Love Jones reaching the 20-year mark at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

The romance drama, director by Theodore Witcher (his first and only feature film), was celebrated with a screening and an excellent panel with the cast and crew, including Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy and more.

Larenz's wife, Tomasina Parrott, came out for the big night.

Oscar winning director Barry Jenkins moderated the insightful panel discussion with the cast.

Look who it is! Love Jones star Lisa Nicole Carson (above) and Bernadette Speakes (below)came out to reunite with their fellow Love Jones co-stars.

We can thank casting director Robi Reed (right) for forming such an incredible cast.

Check out the panel discussion where the cast shared some behind-the-scenes tidbits below: 

Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our favorite scenes from the film:

Photos: Getty/Bill Bellamy’s IG/Robi Reed’s IG

Everyone is getting inked up! Go inside to peep Steph, Ayesha and the Curry Clan’s new tattoos, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner’s matching tats and Drake’s 2nd Sade tattoo….

Nothing like a tattoo to capture a moment in time.

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals and before today's parade, the entire Curry Clan went out to get matching tattoos. Winning their 2nd title in the last three years is a big deal, so what better way to capture the moment than some new ink.

Stephen Curry called up a tattoo artist to his home so he and his wife Ayesha Curry, dad Dale Curry and his brother/NBA player Seth Curry could get some new ink. His mom Sonya Curry and sister Sydel Curry were also in the mix, but its unclear if they joined in on the tattoo festivities.

Step called up tattoo artist Nino Lapid for the ink work. It’s reported Steph got inked with Hebrew letters, while Ayesha’s tattoo is still unknown. However, Steph’s dad, former NBA baller Dale Curry, and brother, NBA baler Seth Curry, proudly showed their new ink.

Loves it! 

Speaking of matching tatts:

The Currys aren’t the only ones getting inked up before summer ’17.

Rapper Travis Scott and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner also copped some ink recently. And they’re taking their ink to another level.

They decided to cop matching tattoos to celebrate their union. The tats are pretty small and hard to make out, but they appear to be miniature butterflies.

Fans are speculating that the inspiration could have something to do with Travis’ new single “The Butterfly Effect.” On the track, he raps about his new girlfriend and references Hidden Hills where Kylie lives.

Hmph.

Another YBFer copping new ink...

Drake’s infatuation with singer Sade is real. More than real.

Belgian tattoo artist Inal Bersekov shared a new ink job he did and the new tat belongs to Young Money rapper Drake.

It’s another portrait of the soulful singer added to his first tattoo, inked on the left side of his torso.

 

More life More tattoos Was honored to continue this piece based on @sade started by an amazing artist @niki23gtr on @champagnepapi Excited to continue. #the6 #the6ix #6ixgod #ovo #ovocrew #ovofamily #416 #toronto #canada #tattoo #tattoos #inked #inked

A post shared by Inal Bersekov (@inalbersekov) on Jun 12, 2017 at 5:42pm PDT

This creeptastic fandom though....

Photos: @zappyzip/SnapChat

We've all been there.  You log out of Twitter just to log back in months later and all the ish is different AF.  Jay Z went on a Thank You spree to his fave rappers tonight, and could barely figure out the app.  Hilarity ensued....

He got his point across though. 

As 47-year-old Shawn "Jay Z" Carter became the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of fame tonight in NYC, he basically put his Thank You speech on Twitter.

As the 48th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner went down at the Marriot Marquis, The Roc's head honcho was on Twitter flying through the names of every rapper that has inspired him throughout his career – from Rakim to Kanye to Lauryn to Quavo.  And there were tons in between.  His list might surprise you:

Thank you to all the people that have inspired me . Rakim KANE KRS chuck cube Jaz Em Andre Nas big PAC cole kendrick chance jayE ..wait,

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Lauryn Nicki lite latifah common ye drake and meek . Run caz LL chainz cam tip (both of them) thought pharaoh , face . De la . Ice T. Wait

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

G Rap .Mel . Kurupt . Lox. X . Q. Ab lupe. Mos. Foxy. Boss . Ross. Quavo Future Travis too many fuck this. All you!T grizzley song best out

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Shit did I say redman ? Ghost and Rae . Wu tang I beat Genius in a rap battle I think ha . Busta (him too) Treach . Thug . B a rapper too!

  — Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Of course, he even included his wife. Y'all know Bey can drop a few bars when she wants to. She learned from the best.

Shit ...Wayne , Juve BG Nipsey . Kim . Slaughterhouse (yes mouse too ha) Folarin MC eiht . Short . 40 . Mac dre this shit hard .Never mind

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Somebody find that reply I just hit please . I'm new on this . Anyway salute to anybody who made a song to feed their family or just vent .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Thank you, this way

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck ..50 cent big L sho ag nice and smooth Joe and pun . diggable butterfly esp...beanie young chris freeway SP okay for real this time .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck haa. Naw for real .Pastor Jeezy my partner . Okay I'm done . I'm deleting this app in the morning . Shit is impossible to get right.

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Ha!

And the greatest rapper of all time OBAMA . Thank you 44 https://t.co/CueS0BynCj

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Wait . Slick fucking Rick . Pimp C and bun . Wow . I just realized how many fresh people the culture has . Big Sean . Sauce money .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Too many ..Fab , black people really magic . Mac Miller nice too though .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

I promise I'm not drunk . Lord Pusha . Carti (Magnolia incredible)ASAP Sean P , Mobb , cudi . Tyler , earl, Snoop!!( almost played myself)

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

But when you have to promise you're not drunk because of the way your Tweets are set up tho...

Congrats Hov (and Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Berry Gordy)!  That's one for the culture.

Photos: Getty/Twitter

The Beyhive, stans, and the like just had a late night surprise in the form of a possible leak.  We can all thank Barack Obama for that. See what he just said about the Carter twins inside...

Former President Barack Obama inducted Jay Z into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, making Hov the first rapper to nab that honor. But it's our Forever POTUS' induction speech that raised all the eyebrows.

While running off a list of reasons he and Jay have become the most unlikeliest of friends, Mr. O mentioned their love for their daughters saying:

"Jay and I are both fools for our daughters.  Even though he's going to have me beat once those twins show up."

Folks have taken that statement to mean Jay and Bey will be welcoming (or have already welcomed, if you believe the conspiracy theories) twin girls.  He could have just meant Jay would have him beat in the sheer number of kids to love on.

Who knows.  What we do know is that these Royal Twins need to gon' ahead and make their entrance.  This delivery has folks going crazy as all hell.

Here's what the dropbox link @S_C_ posted.
(My President) Obama inducting Jay into the Songwriters Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/BVY7nVyDtz

— New Life (@LordBalvin) June 16, 2017

Photo: Reuters

It's finally here.  Get into Rihanna and Bryson Tiller's "Wild Thoughts" with DJ Khaled inside..

Break out the Gucci and Balenciaga, RiRi's got all the wild thoughts as she dips into her island gal steez with the fellas.

Khaled flipped Santana's "Maria Maria" to give us a new twist for the "Wild Thoughts" track.  Bryson Tiller offered up his usual sexy rap-sing steez to make it an even hotter one.

Check out the visuals above.

"Wild Thoughts" will appear on Khaled's upcoming Grateful album dropping June 23rd.

Everyone and their mama came out to see the new Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me. Go inside to peep pics of your faves…

Demetrius Shipp Jr. and Kat Graham are going to be on everyone’s radar once the weekend is over as the Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me hits theaters today. The film has been released on special day as today marks what would have been Pac’s 46th birthday. Since news broke that a Tupac biopic was in the works, folks have been patiently awaiting it’s premiere.

Recently, the film held a premiere at Westwood Village Theatre in Westwood, California and everybody came out to show support.

The movie’s lead stars Demetrius Shipp Jr. and Kat Graham were front-and-center at the premiere serving up young Pac and Jada Pinkett Smith vibes.

Demetrius brought both of his grandmothers as his dates for the evening. How sweet!

Such a funny flirty look. Kat Graham hit the carpet at the premiere rocking a black see-through Milly dress that she paired with printed pumps for a pop of color.

Comedian Tommy Davidson nabbed a photo with the lead star.

Tia Mowry came out to support her husband Corey Hardrict, who stars in the film. Cory missed the premiere as he was overseas filming another project.

Tia still represented for the Hardrict family though. She strutted her stuff in a black and white Balmain dress, black Giuseppe Zanotti sandals and a Jimmy Choo clutch.

Lisa Raye, who once starred in a Tupac music video, rolled up on the scene in her usual all-white attire.

Keyshia Cole is a huge Tupac fan, so it was no surprise she made her way to the premiere. She changed into a different look once she made her way to the carpet.

Rappers 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar were busy chopping it up before they made their way inside to peep the film. We spotted Kendrick's fiancee Whitney Alford in the mix.

Comedian Mike Epps, rapper Ty Dolla $ign and more linked up for a group shot during the festivities.

TDE founder Top Dawg was also spotted at the premiere.

Singer Ashanti linked up with All Eyez On Me producer L.T. Hutton and director Benny Boom.

Before the movie made its way to theaters, director John Singleton slammed the film signing on to direct the film in 2014, but was out by 2015. He later said the people involved with the film were not “respectful” of Pac’s legacy.

Benny appeared on HOT 97’s “Ebro In The Morning” radio show where he addressed John’s criticism where he said, “It’s unfortunate that John took that position. There’s a lot of directors taken off projects in Hollywood. It happens. They sign on to movie… [there’s] creative differences… then the directors go on and they do something else. The unfortunate thing is that John just can’t let it go.”

L.T. and Benny also sat down with Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” about the John Singleton drama. L.T. revealed John Singleton wanted to add in too many sex scenes, including one scene that showed Pac getting raped in jail and another scene with Pac’s mom having a threesome. L.T. told “The Breakfast Club":

“There were a multitude of things that he wanted to do that just weren’t flattering to Tupac himself. It was almost like, ‘What are you doing? You knew what was going on, and now you want to defame the guy.’ Not on my watch.”

Check it out at the 12-minute mark below:

Danai Gurira, who plays Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur in the film, showed up in all-white everything.

Draya took a break from the gym and her swimsuit link to hit up the carpet in an IRO dress and knee high Zimmermann boots.

Undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather took a break from training for his next fight. He’s set to box it out against Conor McGregor on August 26th. Will you be watching?

Burning Sands star Trevor Jackson, “New Edition Story” actor Keith Powers, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, actress Daphne Wayans and funnyman DeRay Davis all came out to support:

Rapper Tyga, debuting a new braided up 'do, linked up with MC Hammer and E-40 on the carpet.

Don "Magic" Juan had his pimp cup ready!

"Ballers" actor Omar Benson Miller snapped a photo-op with All Eyez On Me actress Annie Ilonzeh.

Shock G, a member of Digital Underground where Pac got his start, came out to represent.

Fun times.

All Eyez On Me is in theaters NOW. By the way, the film has already made $3.1 million at the box office (currently No. 1) from the Thursday night previews.  And that's more than the heavily anticipated Cars 3.

Photos: Getty/2 Chainz's IG/@dshippjr

Janet Jackson and her estranged husband Wissam Al Mana are back in divorce court. Peep the pics inside…

Janet Jackson and her estranged husband Wissam Al Mana are back in divorce court. Peep the pics inside…

Back to court for Janet Jackson and her estranged Wissam Al Mana.

The former lovebirds reunited for divorce proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice in London yesterday (June 15th) after wrapping up their first round of hearings. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and welcomed a son in January. Sucks they’re splitting already.

Janet was spotted leaving the courthouse with her assistant and legal team while her millionaire ex left alone.

Janet Jackson and Estranged Husband Leave Court in London After Divorce Hearing https://t.co/PQZPeCripv

— TMZ (@TMZ) June 16, 2017

Last month, Wissam gifted Janet with 100+ roses and orchids for her 51st birthday, so it doesn't seem like they're totally at odds. Maybe it just wasn't working out. Ish happens.  It was reported, however, Janet was over the over-controlling lifestyle. We wonder if she'll be granted that half-a-billion dollars.

Photo: Getty

It’s Flash Back Friday! And we’ve got a good one with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Steph Curry. In other sports news, Conor McGregor shaded the f*&# out of Floyd Mayweather after their fight was finalization. Get it all inside…

It’s Flashback Friday—Sports Edition.

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry circa 2008, looking EXTRA young.

Steph was a young college basketball player at Davidson College, Russell had just been drafted into the NBA and Kevin Durant was the 2008 NBA Rookie of the Year as a player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As you all know, KD and Russell played together on OKC for several years before KD decided to join Steph and the Golden State Warriors.

Folks can hate all they want, but KD finally got a ring. And we’re not mad.

Speaking of Kevin Durant,  Kevin Hart paid tribute to the NBA Finals MVP.  If you want to call it that.  He hckled him from the sideliens throughout the playoffs and finals.  Hilar.

Check it below:

 

Congrats to KD & the warriors.... #KDmommaStillWhoopingHisAss #LoveYourRelationshipWithYoMomMan #SheDontPlay #SheYokedYoSkinnyAssUp #SheDidntCareAboutTheCameras #CelebrationMyAssBoy #putthatchampangedown #MakeMeTakeMyShoeOffInHere #WhatDidYouSayToMe #StephYouCanGetSmackedTo #ButWhatDidiDo #YouToDamnHappy #GoHugLebron ##Huh #MothaFuckaWhatDidiSay #YesMomma #SheTheRealMVP

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Jun 13, 2017 at 9:18am PDT

Crazy!

In post NBA Finals news…

Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James is speaking out about against the talk that he started the so-called “superteam era” in the NBA. Draymond Green even said something about it recently.

During the “Road Trippin” podcast hosted by Cavs players Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye and sideline reporter Allie Clifton, King James spoke on the latest round of smack talk between himself and Warriors baller Draymond Green.

Draymond trolled Bron with a t-shirt mocking the Cavs early defeat in the Finals at the Warriors parade yesterday. While speaking, he declared, “You [LeBron James] started the superteam bro!” as he quoted LeBron’s statement that he never played on a superteam.

Well, Bron responded:

"No. I mean in 2003, the Lakers combined Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Shaq and Kobe. And in '96, when Jordan was retired, the Rockets joined Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler all on the same team. But I don't look at it as ... I definitely didn't start the superteam, if that's what he's trying to say. But I just feel like that it's great that on the day you're celebrating your championship, my likeness and my name is in your head. I love that."

Bloop!

In other sports news...

THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017

Boxer Conor McGregor has jokes!

The match between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been finalized. It’s going down August 26th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Right after the announcement, Conor got on his petty steez to get in Floyd’s head before the match. He posted a picture of himself next to a photoshopped pictured of Floyd's father in a Money Team hat with the caption, “THE FIGHT IS ON.”

He also made fun of Floyd's age with this:

 

Man, much respect to Floyd Senior still getting a few rounds in at the gym. I hope I can still train at that age. Respect.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:43pm PDT

Ha! Let the games begin!

Photos: @aguynamedpharoah

Issa Rae opens up about having more male nudity on “Insecure” (Yassss!) while SZA talks about how doing mushrooms helped her write her debut album. Deets inside…

Issa Rae talks all things “Insecure” for The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable with Emmy Rossum, America Ferrera, Pamela Adlon, Minnie Driver, and Kathryn Hahn. And sex was one of the topics that grabbed our attention.

The “Insecure” co-creator/star is all about showing male nudity in a world where female nudity is the norm. If you think about it, we hardly ever see naked men in films while plenty of women stay naked, wether it's part of the storyline or not.

“Let's see some dicks,” Issa said…joking, but not joking.  She continued:

“No, I've found that a lot of the guys who we've worked with have just been all in, like balls to the wall. (Laughter.) No balls have been on walls! They've been really great about, and generous with, their body parts. I've had some of the actors come up and just be like, ‘I think it's cool that the women aren't as nude on this show.’"

Ugh, we love her so much.  And the "Insecure" menz.

 

A post shared by Hollywood Reporter (@hollywoodreporter) on Jun 16, 2017 at 11:04am PDT

Eggplants for all! We're definitely here for all of this.

By the way, season 2 of "Insecure" premieres July 23rd on HBO.

In another magazine...

Singer SZA nabbed a feature in Billboard magazine where she talked about the struggles of creating her debut album.

Two years after signing to TDE, same record label as Kendrick Lamar, she realized she was struggling with coming up with material for her debut album. Somehow, she ended up trying mushrooms (aka “shrooms”) for the first time while hiking in the coastal woodlands of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservatory in L.A. And the rest is history.

“I heard everything singing to me, from the grass and flowers to the little leaves,” she told Billboard. “I was tripped out, crying. It removed that fear barrier. The next day, I felt free -- I couldn't fail.”

Girl....

The shrooms must have worked because she recently released her first LP, Ctrl. Find out more behind-the-scenes moments that she experienced on her debut album journey here.

We're not here for the drug usage, but we're all about this bangin' new album.

Photos: THR/Billboard

50 Cent and Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media today to air out how they feel about the Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me. Director John Singleton also joined in. Get it all inside…

50 Cent loves stirring up drama, especially when it comes to TV and films he's not a part of. Since he released his own hit series, “Power,” Fif has been acting as if he’s the ultimate TV/film critic. So, we weren’t surprised that he popped off about the newly released Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me (which hit theaters today).

After viewing the movie, the “Power” producer hopped on Instagram to TRASH it. He wrote:

As you can see director John Singleton liked his petty post. More on him in a second.

Fif wasn’t the only one who took to social media about the film. Jada Pinkett Smith also shared her thoughts. Kat Graham plays Jada and while she said she did a great acting job, Jada wasn’t here for the storyline:

Quite odd if they didn't consult Jada -- who is very much alive and well - on this film.

UPDATE: LT Hutton responded to Jada, saying he's disappointed because he heard she was all good with the movie:

L.T. Hutton tells TMZ he's hurt and disappointed Jada decided to blast 'Eyez' for including conversations and situations that never happened in real-life. He explained he and the filmmakers took a few liberties because they were trying to show who Tupac was, who he wanted to be ... and who he had to be.

Hutton says he studied Jada's own words about Pac in interviews, and feels she was fairly represented. He made it clear, he had no intention of hurting her, and last he'd heard ... she was all good with the film.

Before the movie made its way to theaters, director John Singleton slammed the film signing on to direct the film in 2014, but was out by 2015. He later said the people involved with the film were not “respectful” of Pac’s legacy.

Benny appeared on HOT 97’s “Ebro In The Morning” radio show recently where he addressed John’s criticism where he said, “It’s unfortunate that John took that position. There’s a lot of directors taken off projects in Hollywood. It happens. They sign on to movie… [there’s] creative differences… then the directors go on and they do something else. The unfortunate thing is that John just can’t let it go.”

L.T. and Benny also sat down with Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” about the John Singleton drama. L.T. revealed John Singleton wanted to add in too many sex scenes, including one scene that showed Pac getting raped in jail and another scene with Pac’s mom having a threesome.

L.T. told “The Breakfast Club":

“There were a multitude of things that he wanted to do that just weren’t flattering to Tupac himself. It was almost like, ‘What are you doing? You knew what was going on, and now you want to defame the guy.’ Not on my watch.”

Some of those things included John wanting to open the movie with Pac raping a white woman.  Check it out at the 12-minute mark below:

Yesterday, John hopped on Instagram to share his feelings about the biopic:

Is John bitter, or does he have a point?

Photos: Getty

Charlamagne Tha God trashed Chanel West Coast’s rap skills, which resulted in a heated exchange between the two on last night’s episode of “Ridiculousness.” See it all go down inside…

Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” radio host Charlamagne Tha God was a guest host on “Ridiculousness” last night and all hell broke loose. Charlamagne has no filter and he kept it real with “Ridiculousness” co-host Chanel West Coast about her rap skills. He said she was wack and chick was pissed about it.

After Charlamagne called her wack, Chanel started name-dropping rappers who co-signed her skills and then ish just went totally left. Peep the clip below:

As expected, Charlamagne made light of the heated exchange: 

 

Hey @ridiculousness was fun last night even tho @chanelwestcoast had an allergic reaction to me. I tend to have that affect on people. @MTV

A post shared by Charlamagne Thagod (@cthagod) on Jun 16, 2017 at 10:18am PDT

Bloop!

Photo: Screenshot/Chanel's Twitter

Fans spotted Rihanna and Blac Chyna today and they just HAD to get that selfie. Peep their fandom flicks, plus shots of Usher’s wife Grace Miguel with her step-sons Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Raymond inside…

When you see your fave, what’s the first thing you do? Nab a seflie, of course!

That’s what this lady did when she saw Rihanna making her way inside the “Young Fashion Designer”: LVMH Prize 2017 edition held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris today. Not even mad. We would have whipped out our phones as well to catch a flick of the Bajan beauty.

Slay.

The fashion maven rolled up to the event in a white Dior Resort 2018 dress with the designer’s hat, bandana, pumps and handbag. She accessorized her look with Chopard rings, watch and earrings. We feelin' it?

Another celeb caught by a fan...

Blac Chyna was due for a retail run at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills when a fan approached her for a flick right after she hopped in her red Ferrari.

Chyna loves playing with different color wigs and these days she's gone green. She's looking cute too, showing off her post-baby midriff in a black crop top.

Chyna rode solo during this outing, leaving her baby girl Dream Kardashian, son King Cairo and (sometime-y) boyfriend Rob Kardashian behind.

Also spotted:

Usher’s wife Grace Miguel got to her step-mommy duties with Usher’s sons Usher V and Naviyd. The trio were spotted exiting their NYC hotel on their way to a fancy dinner. Cute!

Photos: Backgrid/Splah/MEGA/Wire

Once the jury's decision came in Friday afternoon to acquit Officer Jeronimo Yanez of all charges surrounding him fatally shooting Philando Castile, public outcry has been swift and furious.  See what Philando's family and protestors are saying say inside....

The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile has gotten off scott-free, nearly a year after his fatal encounter with driver Philando Castille was partially streamed online.

Last July, Yanez pulled over Castile in Falcon Heights, a suburb near Minneapolis and St. Paul, because the officer wrongly thought Castile matched the description of a suspect in a recent robbery. Castile made the officer aware that he was legally carrying a gun.  After he reached for his license and registration, according to his fiance Diamond Reynolds who was in the passenger seat, he was shot.

Yanez fired into the car, saying later he thought Castile was going for his gun.  There was no help administered, and Diamond started filming the aftermath on Facebook live.

According to a complaint filed in Minnesota state court, audio and video recordings interestingly show that the gunfire started just a minute after Castile stopped his car.  According to Diamond, he had reached for his license and was shot before he could give it to the officer.

Yanez was charged back in November with second degree manslaughter and two felony counts of intentionally firing a weapon.

After about 5 days of deliberations, the Not Guilty verdict was reached.

Castile's mother gave a raw and emotional response to media outside the courthouse, saying:

“The system continues to fail black people, and it will continue to fail you all.  My son loved this city and this city killed my son. And the murderer gets away. Are you kidding me right now?”

Philando's younger sister, Allysza Castile also was present and spoke up saying:

Yanezs's lawyer Earl Gray spoke saying:

 “The verdict was a correct verdict,” he said, speaking to reporters after he left the courthouse. “In my opinion, the case should’ve never been charged.”

Yanez has also been dismissed from the police force.

The nation is pissed, again, and rightfully lashing out against the idea that law enforcement can take the life of a man simply because he "thought his life was in danger," even when said danger arguably isn't proven.  Many believe, due to constant non-convictions of police officers who wrongfully kill, being black is simply inherently dangerous.  That's a sad and overtly unfair burden that seemingly costs more black men and women their lives.

Protestors have been taking over the streets of Minnesota all day and night:

Demonstrators march in St. Paul, Minnesota, after officer who shot Philando Castile was found not guilty https://t.co/RtlBVYuBWh

— CNN (@CNN) June 17, 2017

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We’ve got a good movie round up. Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield will be starring in a new movie about corporate America titled, Sorry To Bother You. O’Shea Jackson Jr. will flex his baseball skills in a new film called Dock. And the new DETRIOT trailer will send chills down your spin. Catch up inside…

Reunited!

Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield starred opposite of each other in the heart wrenching SELMA film. And now they’ve joined forces again for a new movie about climbing the corporate ladder titled, Sorry To Bother You.

Here’s a synopsis of the film (via Deadline):

“A black telemarketer with self-esteem issues discovers a magical key to business success, propelling him to the upper echelons of the hierarchy just as his activist comrades are rising up against unjust labor practices. When he uncovers the macabre secret of his corporate overlords, he must decide whether to stand up or sell out.”

Will he fight or flight?

Production for the film is set to start in Oakland, CA where the critically acclaimed Fruitvale Station was filmed. Fruitvale Station producer Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker (of Significant Prods.) will be producing along with 6 Years‘Jonathan Duffy and Kelly Williams, Fences’ producer Charles D. King, and Bully’s producer George Rush.

Significant Productions (Dope), MNM Creative (Fences), MACRO and Cinereach are financing the film.

With all of the incredible folks working behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera on this new project, we’re sure it’ll be a box office hit.

Another movie to theaters….

From iconic rapper in the making to professional baseball player. O’Shea Jackson Jr. is ready to show the world he can transform into any type of role outside of playing his father, Ice Cube.

The Straight Outta Compton star is gearing up for the title role of Dock where he will play Pirates’ pitcher Dock Ellis. It’s reported Dock Ellis pitched a no hitter against the San Diego Padres and 10 years later it was revealed he pitched the entire game high on LSD.

After a decade-long career in baseball, Dock Ellis revealed he never pitched a game sober. According to Deadline, Dock Ellis was a “colorful character — a highly competitive loudmouth who suffered no fools and called out racism when he experienced it.”

Ice Cube’s Cube Vision production company will produce the project. It’s the first project to come from the production company in partnership with AID Partners, which is a media investment company that allows Cube Vision to hire it’s own screenwriters, develop its on slate and then bring fully developed projects to shop at studios.

Ice Cube, David Permut and Jeff Kwatinetz will be producing from a script written by Joey Poach.

We’re here for seeing O’Shea tackle a role that’s totally different from his first major gig.

Here's a new trailer for a movie coming soon to theaters...

DETRIOT is the untold true story of the most terrifying events in American history.

According to IMDB, a police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest and most intense riots in United States history, leading to the federalization of the Michigan National Guard and the involvement of two Airborne Divisons of the United States Army. The film will center around what happened at the Algiers Motel during the 12 Street Riot and the aftermath.

The film stars Star Wars actor John Boyega, Captain America actor Anthony Mackie, “New Edition Story” star Algee Smith, Straight Outta Compton star Jason Mitchell and more.

The new trailer for the historical film was just released that gives us a sneak peek into John Boyega’s character and we’re screaming Oscar buzz already!

Peep the trailer above.

DETRIOT hits theaters August 4th.

Photos: Getty

It’s Pride Month and Laverne Cox is celebrating with the unveiling of her Madame Tussands wax figure. See how life-like it is, plus catch up on the controversy surrounding a brown and black stripe being added to Philly’s pride flag inside…

Laverne Cox is out here LIVING.

The “Orange Is The New Black” star, above posing it up outside “The View” studio in NYC, was honored with her very own wax figure at Madame Tussands in Washington, D.C. She’s making history yet again.

She’s the first openly transgender person to have a wax figure of herself in Madame Tussauds 250-year history. And it came at the perfect time: Pride Month.

And the wax figure is SPOT on. She donated the dress she wore for her TIME magazine cover for a more realistic feel.

Nailed it.

By the way, the new season of "Orange Is The New Black" is currently streaming on Netflix.

Speaking of Pride Month...

There always seems to be some type of controversy when there’s change doesn’t it?

Well, a brown and black strip was added to Philadelphia’s new rainbow flag in hopes of catering to non-white LGBTQ people and to give more visibility to LGBTQ people of color. The city hoisted the new flag outside of City Hall as part of its month-long Pride celebrations. The new flag was created as part of the More Color More Pride campaign.

“It’s a push for people to start listening to people of color in our community, start hearing what they’re saying, and really to believe them and to step up and say ‘What can I do to help eradicate these issues in our community?,’” said Amber Hikes, the new executive director of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs.

Of course, everyone isn’t here for it.

Some folks are mad about the new flag because it breaks tradition (there’s no brown or black in a rainbow), and that it gives people of color special treatment.

Really? We don’t see an issue with the new flag as it encourages inclusion for all. Thoughts?

Photos: Splash/Madame Tussauds

The jury is hung! Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial has been declared as a mistrial. Details inside…

Bill Cosby is taking a victory lap right now.

The 79-year-old’s sexual assault trial reportedly ended this morning with a jury that was deadlocked on all counts. The “Cosby” star faced three charges of aggravated indecent assault after Andrea Constand was able to have her case tried in criminal court. Cosby was accused of drugging and raping Andrea at his home in Philadelphia in 2004. If convicted, he faced up to 10 years in prison.

The jurors – five women and seven men – were unable to come to a unanimous decision after 52 hours of deliberation. Montgomery County Judge Steven O’Neill declared a mistrial.

Today marked their sixth day of deliberations and everyone has been locked in on everything that went down in the courtroom since the beginning of the trial, including the more than 50 women who also came forward with claims of sexual misconduct.

According to NBC News, after the verdict was announced, several women who had accused Cosby of sexual assault began crying as they gathered around Andrea to console her.

Before the verdict was read, Andrea took to Twitter posting a video as she awaited the outcome:

pic.twitter.com/CjT6H6lD9w

— Andrea Constand (@dreconstand2017) June 15, 2017

Bill still isn’t out of hot water just yet. Prosecutors announced they will retry the case.

Thoughts?

Photos: Getty

Hill Harper and Serge Ibaka will be celebrating their very first Father’s Day this weekend. Check out the single YBF dads gushing over their kiddies inside…

Hill Harper is a dad!

We don’t hear much about men adopting children on their own, but that’s exactly what Hill Harper did. The All Eyez On Me actor is opening up about becoming a father for the first time after adopting a baby boy he named Pierce.

“[Adopting Pierce] was the greatest decision I’ve ever made and I’ve never been happier,” he told PEOPLE magazine.

The 51-year-old finalized the adoption process in Spring 2017 and said the entire experience has changed his life for the better. While he hadn’t planned on being a single dad, he knew he wanted to be father and decided he would adopt.

“For years, I always wanted to be a parent,” he said.“I thought, you know, you get married, you have kids.”

Harper isn’t married and was unsure if he was actually ready to take on the role of someone’s father.

In 2015, the “Good Doctor” actor hired an adoption attorney after one of his friends encouraged him to look into it. By Thanksgiving, Harper got a call from his attorney saying a woman was giving birth in three weeks and was seeking adoptive parents for the child.

“I really felt like it was God telling me to do it,” he said. “And I’m so glad that he chose me, and [Pierce’s mom] and God and the universe chose me.”

By December 2015, baby Pierce was being born and Harper got the chance to cut his umbilical cord.

“I was so scared,” he said.“I think because it was such a huge decision. But looking back now, all the fears I had were ridiculously small compared to the joy of having him in my life and having the opportunity to be a father.”

How sweet. Congrats!

Another YBF celeb celebrating their first Father's Day...

NBA baller Serge Ibaka is beaming with joy as he will celebrate his very first Father’s Day with his daughter 11-year-old daughter, Ranie.

When Serge left Congo at the age of 17 to pursue his basketball career, he didn’t know he fathered a child before he left. Ranie’s mother told Serge’s dad about the pregnancy, but he decided to keep it a secret because he felt Serge wouldn’t have pursued his career if he knew he had a child. Serge’s father stepped in and took on the paternal role to help raise Ranie until he decided to come clean.

“I was young when I found out,” Serge told The Undefeated. “And I was shocked a little bit because it’s something new. And then I didn’t know what to do, what to say or how to react. And I was like, OK, I’m a dad now. But a couple of days I start feeling better, and like I said, it was something I used to dream about always. I want to have kids, and now I want to have more. So, it’s fun.”

He convinced Ranie’s mother to let her come to the United States and live with him for a better education.

“The school system is a little better. And she’s going to be close with me and, like I said before, for a daughter, they need a dad. So it was a little harder, and she did not understand, but now everything’s going smoothly.”

French is Ranie’s first language, but it didn’t take her long to learn English, Ibaka said.

“I put her in American school since she was in Congo because I knew that at some point she had to come here. So, I wanted her to be ready when she’d come here.”

Raising a young daughter at a young age as a man does, however, presents a lot of challenges.

“But it’s kind of a good challenge, especially for a man like me,” Ibaka said. “I’m still young and having a little girl, and they just make you see a lot of things differently. The way you do things because you’ve got a daughter, and they really make you a better man. I love that.”

Aww! This just deepens our crush for the NBA baller.

Peep their super cute clip where they talk about their Father's Day plans and more below:

NBA standout @SergeIbake_7 is a stand-out single father too: pic.twitter.com/hm8z915Nq4

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) June 17, 2017

Happy 1st Father's Day to Hill and Serge! 

Photos:Angela Daves-Haley/ Marilyn Hill Harper/The Undefeated

Rapper Juvenile was arrested early this morning over back jail support. Deets inside…

It’s a case of the dreaded child support tale.

New Orleans rapper Juvenile was arrested and taken to the Orleans Justice Center jail around 2AM this morning (June 17th) for failing to pay child support and contement of court.

According to NOLA.com, Juvie (real name Terius Gray) was ordered to pay $154,000 to his son’s mother Dionne Williams. If he doesn’t pay up, he’ll have to spend 90 days in jail. He’s currently being held on a $150,000 bond.

In the documents, it’s reported the former Cash Money rapper owed $155,000 in back child support since 2012 even after coughing up $20,000 in 2017. He was booked with contempt of court for skipping out on a May 8th hearing over his missed payments.

The rapper went through something similar back in 2006 when he was arrested in Florida for a child support case and again in 2012. 

SMH!

Photo: NOLA.com