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Lil Duval & Charlamagne Take L's For Transgender Killing Jokes, Speak Their Piece After Getting Dragged

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The Breakfast Club, mainly Charlamagne, is no stranger to beefing with the public over their sometimes asinine comments.  But they may have f'd with the wrong group of folks when Lil Duval was on the show recently.  Find out how everyone's defending themselves after threats of boycotts and more inside...

Members of the LGBT and their supporters are PISSED.  When Charlamagne and his MTV co-star comedian Lil Duval joked around about different hypotheticals involving trans women on TBC last week, folks were NOT having it.

 

 

Charlamagne, Angela and Envy addressed the situation Monday morning, and said they shouldn't be held accountable for what Duval said. They actually chastised him during the chit chat in question once Duval said he would kill a trans person – IF they didn't reveal they were trans once they became (or tried to become) intimate with him.

Still, the fall out has been swift.  With black trans men and women being killed at alarming rates, many believe even joking about the matter was completely irresponsible. Trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston, Editor of "Wear Your Voice" magazine, stormed Charlamagne's event the other day at Politicon in Cali to read him for filth:

 

And trans activist Janet Mock, who was just on TBC last week, popped back with a vengeance about being used as a prop:

While co-host Angela Yee said on Monday's show that she wanted to have Janet on as a guest because her book was a necessary learning tool, that may have been overlooked as many folks believe Charlamagne and co. set up the later convo with Duval to be messy.

 

Duval has been totally unbothered, or just acting like it.  In fact, he's been doubling down on his words:

 

 

 

If your favorite comedian not pissing someone off, they not a great comedian

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If that don't prove I'm cool with gays nothing will #loyalty #andimstillnotapologizing

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The devil is busy! #youhearme

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I'm offended #toosoon

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He also went on TMZ to continue his "I'm not apologizing" campaign:

Welp...


Idris Elba – Gucci Laced With Grown-Up Daughter Isan At 'The Dark Tower' Premiere

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Idris Elba didn't let daddy duty interrupt his fancy Gucci flow at his big premiere Monday night.  We've got the pics of him and his daughter (she's all grown up!) and his equally sexy co-star Matthew McConaughey inside...

"Luther" star Idris Elba has been heavy on his movie steez lately, and The Dark Tower is going to be a major vibe for the multi-threat.  The bouncer turned rapper turned actor turned DJ (and don't forget kickboxer) laced up in his best head-to-toe Gucci look for his big premiere night.

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'Dris hit the carpet at New York's Museum Of Modern Art with his daughter Isan (in the polka dots) and her friend.  She's growing up fast!

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This salt and pepper look on this man tho....

Yes please!

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The 44-year-old star caught up with his hot villain co-star Matt McConaughey as well.

The night before, the on screen powerhouse duo snapped it up for a photo call in NYC:

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That smile....

Idris and his gunslinging roll into theaters this Thursday night.

 

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Mike Colter &‘The Defenders’ Bring The Superhero Vibes To NYC Premiere + Halle Berry’s Wardrobe Malfunction At ‘Kidnap’ L.A. Premiere

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NYC and L.A. had YBF celebs working their magic on the red carpet to celebrate their new projects. Peep pics from "The Defenders' and Kidnap premieres inside…

 

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When superheros unite!

Last night, Marvel’s superheros teamed up at The Standard Biergarten for the NYC premiere and afterparty to celebrate the upcoming Netflix series The Defenders.

The crossover event series will bring together the major-street level heroes, including Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), and Iron Fist (Finn Jones). The four heroes will come together to try and save New York City.

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It’ll be the first time the entire Marvel Netflix characters have been together, so it’ll definitely be a treat for fans.

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Rosario Dawson, who has appeared in each of the stand-alone series as Claire Temple, hit the carpet to flex her superhero muscle:

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Flex on 'em! 

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The ridiculously gorgeous Simone Missick made her way onto the carpet with her actor husband Dorian Missick and she looked AH-MAZING.

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She'll reprise her role as Misty Knight in The Defenders.

At the afterparty...

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Simone and Rosario snapped it up with their co-stars Jessica Henwick and Deborah Ann Woll.

"The Defenders" will be available to stream starting Friday, August 18th. Mark your calendars.

 

At another premiere...

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Halle Berry's has a new thriller Kidnap is set to hit theaters soon, so, she was front-and-center at the ArcLight Hollywood for the L.A. premiere last night.

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As the Oscar winner made her way down the carpet, she suffered a slight wardrobe malfunction. Nothing too major. Her shirt popped open and exposed her nude lace bra. Peep the pic here.

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The 50-year-old real life mom even copped an award for "Best Mother." And her on-screen son Sage Correa was the one to award her with it.

In the movie, Halle plays a mother who will stop at nothing to get her son who was kidnapped.

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He is just the cutest!

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The on-screen mother-son duo were joined by director Luis Prieto on the carpet.

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Draya made an appearance, rocking the wet hair look and a sexy LBD.

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YBF actress Monique Coleman was also rocking a LBD. Love the shoes!

Kidnap hits theaters this Friday, August 4th.

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DOWNSIZING? Amber Rose Seeks Advice From Fans As She Contemplates Breast Reduction Surgery

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MUVA needs your help. Amber Rose is thinking about having her breast reduced and she needs some advice. Can you give her some? More inside…

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Amber Rose caught heat last week when fellow Philly native Torrei Hart responded to her comment about there not being “traditionally beautiful” people in the city she grew up in.

Nothing a quick apology couldn’t fix because Amber seems to crave the attention, whether good or bad.

To keep her mind off all of the drama, the “How To Be A Bad B*tch” author, rocking a cropped brunette wig, linked up with her bestie Paloma Ford (Nick Young’s ex-girl) to party it up at Playhouse in Hollywood.

Photogs caught up with Amber as she left the club where she tried to explain what she meant during the "Drink Champs" podcast. "I never said anyone was ugly!," she told the paps.

Check it:

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After peeping a few pics of herself on the L.A. scene, Amber posted up a shot on Instagram that showed off her ample lady lumps. In the caption, the mom-of-one opened up about wanting to have breast reduction surgery because her boobs make her back hurt and she can’t wear all of the cute tops without a huge bra.

She sought out advice from her fans writing:

 

Meanwhile...

 

 

Amber's homie Paloma Ford obviously had a good time for their girls night out. 

 

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ICYMI: Tyler, The Creator Gives Epic Response About Creating BLACK Cartoon Character + Solange Joins Dave Chappelle’s Comedy Residency

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Round of applause for Tyler, The Creator going straight savage on a reporter who questioned why black representation in the cartoon world is important! Hear his response, plus deets on Solange joining Dave Chappelle inside…

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Tyler, The Creator is making headline waves after his epic response to why black representation is so important in the cartoon/animated world.

Before he hit the stage at Panorama in NYC (above), the Flower Boy rapper hit up San Diego Comic Con to promote his upcoming cartoon, “The Jellies!”

A reporter asked Tyler why he chose to make the main character, Cornell, black as he was previously white on the GOLF Media app. As soon as that woman asked him that question, it was as if something ticked in Tyler’s brain.  And he let her have it. Not in a bad way, but you can tell he’s very passionate about black representation in the animated world.

“Why can’t n*ggas have anything man?, he started off to answer the reporter's question. "How many f*ckin black cartoon characters is it on TV right now? Name five. I’ll give you time. It is none. We don’t got sh*t.”

“So, I said f*ck that. We about to make this n*gga black, and he ain’t got no guns, he ain’t shoot no fucking basketball, and he’s a fucking goober, and we gone put him on TV. And he’s the lead character, he ain’t the comic relief, he ain’t the sidekick, he the lead n*gga.”

Word.

Check it below:

 

Props to Tyler for telling it like it is with ZERO f***s given. “The Jellies!” will makes it debut on Adult Swim. No word just yet on the premiere date.

Back in concert...

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Our girl Solange also hit the stage at Panorama on Randall’s Island recently (pictured above).

It was just announced Solo will be joining comedy legend Dave Chappelle in a just-added show for his LIVE FROM RADIO CITY Residency to celebrate his 30th anniversary in the world of stand-up comedy. Comedy and music? We’re there! She’ll be hitting the stage on August 22nd.

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During his Residency, Dave will combine his love of comedy with his appreciation of hip-hop as he shares the bill with some of today’s best comedians and musicians. Solo (who'll hit the stage August 22nd) isn’t the only act joining the show-- The Roots, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Common, Vince Staples, Big Boi Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, Arsenio Hall, Erykah Badu, Leslie Jones, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Chance The Rapper, Trevor Noah, Childish Gambino, Ms. Lauryn Hill, yasiin bey, Talib Kweli, Ali Wong, John Mayer, and Lil Jon.

There will also be a few special guests for a few surprises.

Peep the full line up below:

August 1: Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guest Lil Wayne

August 2: Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guests Ice Cube, Common, Vince Staples

August 3: Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guest Big Boi

August 4: Dave Chappelle & The Roots

August 5: Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock feat. Special Guest Jeff Ross

August 6: Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock feat. Special Guest Arsenio Hall

August 9: Dave Chappelle & Erykah Badu

August 12: Dave Chappelle Live feat. Leslie Jones, Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Special Guests*

August 15: Dave Chappelle & Very Special Guest

August 17: Dave Chappelle & Chance The Rapper

August 18: Dave Chappelle & Trevor Noah

August 19: Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino

August 20: Dave Chappelle & Ms. Lauryn Hill

August 22: Dave Chappelle & Solange

August 23: Dave Chappelle & yasiin bey feat. Special Guest Talib Kweli

August 24: Dave Chappelle Live feat. Ali Wong and Very Special Guest John Mayer, With DJ Set by Lil Jon

You can cop your tix here.

 

EXTRAS:

1. Brandy is set to return to Broadway’s “Chicago” for a limited time. STORY

2. Jordan Peele’s “The Last O.G.,” starring Tracey Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, will premiere October 24th. https://shadowandact.com/tbs-the-last-og-jordan-peele-starring-tracey-mo... ">STORY

 

 

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R. Kelly Cuts 4 Tour Stops Reportedly Due To Low Ticket Sales + Nike Cuts Ties With ASAP Bari Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

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It appears R. Kelly’s sex cult accusations are just now catching up to him. He just pulled the plug on four upcoming tour stops. Meanwhile, Nike has confirmed they’ve cut ties with rapper ASAP Bari after sexual harassment claims. Deets inside…

So, those reports about R. Kelly’s “After Party” Tour ticket sales skyrocketing seemed to only apply to a few cities.

Now we know, the Pied Piper has axed at least four of the ten upcoming shows amid the sex cult accusations. The reason? Low ticket sales. No surprise there.

The “Ignition” singer will no longer be hitting the stage for two shows in Louisiana, one in Dallas and one in L.A.

For his first show in VA Beach over the weekend, there were hardly any fans in the building. The arena could hold up to 20,000 people, but fans say it wasn’t even half full.  Still, tickets were sold at a high rate in certan cities according to TMZ.

Sounds like the beginning of the end of this tour.

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When you’ve partnered with a big brand, you have to be careful. Just one accusation can cause your world to come crashing down.

Nike just confirmed they’ve cut ties with rapper ASAP Bari after sexual harassment allegations stemming from a now deleted video. In the clip, a man who resembles the ASAP Mob co-founder is heard telling a woman that she has to s*** his d*** after he accused her of sleeping with his assistant.

 

Following the accusations, Bari released a statement addressing the ordeal, tweeting:

 

A Nike source confirmed to Highsnobiety that they’re no longer working with the rapper. Then, the company released a statement to Complex that reads,“We can confirm we are no longer working together.”

Bari had a new VLONE x Nike collection coming out, but they likely won't be released.

Too bad, so sad.

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Idris Elba Co-Signs Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow' Over Rihanna + First Look At Zazie Beetz’s Bad A** ‘Deadpool 2’ Character

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So, if Idris Elba had to choose, he’s picking Cardi B over Rihanna. Find out why, plus peep Zazie Beetz’s first shots as her Deadpool 2 character inside…

Say what you want, but Cardi B’s glow up just keeps getting better. Even hottie Idris Elba is a fan.

The British actor is currently making rounds to promote his upcoming film The Dark Tower when he made a stop to chop it up with Cassius with his Dark Tower co-star Matthew McConaughey.

If you keep up with Idris, then you know he likes to hit the turntables. He was asked if he had to choose between DJ Khaled and Rihanna’s “Wild Thoughts” or Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” to play in the club, which would he choose? Before responding, Idris asked a few questions to set the atmosphere and he ended up choosing Cardi B’s track.

The former “Love & Hip Hop” star caught wind of the interview and reposted to her social media handles, thanking him for the love.

Check it:

 

 

"Making bloody moves..."

The handsome father stopped by "Good Morning America" this morning where he dished on whether marriage is in his future: 

On late night...

The Gucci'd down Don hit up " The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" where he got the ladies moist with his "Quiet Storm" radio disc jockey voice. Check it:

Y'all know Idris loves to play the late show games and this Google Translate game is hilarious:

Hilar.

 

The Dark Tower hits theaters this Friday, August 4th.

In TV news...

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YBF Fly Chick Zazie Beetz is ready to make a splash in the Marvel Universe.

The “Atlanta” actress will star in the upcoming Netflix series “Deadpool 2” and the first pictures of her as her character Domino have just bee released. Her co-star Ryan Reynolds did the honors of unveiling Zazie in all her #BlackGirlMagic goodness. And she looks HOT.

Here’s a little about her character (via Shadow & Act):

“Domino (a.k.a Neena Thurman) is best known as a member of the X-Men offshoot X-Force. In addition to her exceptional marksmanship and hand-to-hand skills, Domino possesses mutant probability-altering powers. She often uses her skills as a mercenary, but has also been the partner, confidante, and lover of the superhero Cable, a lieutenant in his militant group X-Force, and a member of the X-Men.”

She’s a bad a** with a gun and powers? Yep, we’re here for it.

"Deadpool 2" will return with a new season in 2018 on Netflix.

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Kevin Hart (With Eniko) Desperately Tries To Convince Chris Paul To Stay In L.A.

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Kevin Hart wants to keep his buddy Chris Paul in L.A. and he’s willing to do anything to make it happen. Even pay his valet. Ha! More inside…

Kevin Hart wears many hats and stays on the move, but he always manages to find time for his family and friends.

The Jumanji 2 star took his pregnant wife Eniko Hart, who is about 25 weeks along, to dine on some Italian eats with his homie/NBA star Chris Paul at Madeo restaurant in L.A.

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After dinner, the trio headed outside to pick up their vehicles from the valet when Kevin decided he would try to bribe Chris into staying in L.A. with the Clippers, even though Chris just signed a new contract with the Houston Rockets.

Hey, can't blame a guy for trying. Check it below: 

 

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Fun times.

Expect to see Kevin and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson bring the laughs in the upcoming Jumani: Welcome to the Jungle flick when it hits theaters December 20th.  Until then, Kev has a million more projects in the works.

 

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Tiny Harris May Have Filed For Divorce, But T.I. Is Celebrating Their 7th Anniversary + The Currys & The Deans’ Super Cute Anniversary Celebrations

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Anniversary love is in the air for the YBF couples! See how The Harrises, The Currys and The Deans are celebrating inside….

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Tiny Harris may havefiled for divorce from her husband in December, but that isn’t stopping her husband T.I. from celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary.

Over the last few years, Tip and Tiny have had several ups and downs in their rollercoaster relationship. But as of late, it seems the two could possibly be working on a reconciliation. Last month, they were allboo’d up in St. Lucia to celebrate Tiny’s 42nd birthday.

Now, Tip is pouring his heart out on social media for their 7th anniversary.

 

Maybe their marriage isn't such a distraction afterall.

Think she'll take him back and call off the divorce?

Another YBF couple celebrating their 7th anniversary...

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It’s lucky #7 for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz (aka The Deans)!

The lovebirds spread their love for one another all over social media on their anniversary. Check it:

 

 

 

Last night, the Deans enjoyed an intimate dinner at The Forge restaurant in Miami Beach, which was all decked out for their 7th year celebration:

 

 

You make me feel like a natural woman ~ Carole King #love #loveuniverse #deananniversary #7

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Steph and Ayesha Curry celebrated their 6th anniversary with a cute wedding cake. Ha! Ayesha posted up a sweet message to the love her life that has us all in our feelings:

 

Aww!

 

Congrats to the couples!

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Christina Milian & Rumored Boy Toy Matt Pokora Live It Up In Saint Tropez + ‘RHOA’ Cast Jets Off For Girls’ Trip

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Christina Milian is enjoying French singer Matt Pokora’s company while on vacay in Saint Tropez. Meanwhile, the “RHOA” ladies have jetted out for a girls’ trip that we’ll watch in months to come. Pics inside…

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New boy toy? We’re not entirely sure since Christina Milian was romantically linked to NY Jets player Brandon Wilds just a few months ago. But as we all know, Hollywood hookups can sometimes disappear just as fast as they appeared.

Christina Milian is currently living it up in St. Tropez and she brought some arm candy to tag along. French singer Matt Pokora is C-Milli’s plus 1 on her island vacay. The rumored couple was spotted leaving the VIP Room to attend a private party on Christina’s super yacht.

 

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She posted the picture above and captioned, "Met my Birthday Twin @MattPokora at L'Opera St.Tropez!!!! #Sept26Baby"

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Mmhmm...

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Oh, and the turn up was real. Once the Ace started to kick in, C-Milli got into party girl mode.

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The singer/actress was also spotted trekking through the busy streets of the French Riviera with a friend: 

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A girl just having fun!

Speaking of fun...

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It’s time for another Girls’ Trip!

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” ladies have jetted out of Atlanta to thr west coast for a fun girls trip. And the cameras are rolling to catch everything that goes down. As you all know, NeNe Leakes has returned for 10 and she’s all in the mix with the cast, including Marlo Hampton, Sheree Whitfield, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, Kandi Burruss and Kenya Moore.

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Besties-turned-enemies-turned-besties again! NeNe and Cynthia have fully restored their friendship.

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Based on the attire, it seems the ladies attended some type of themed party.

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Hmm...does Marlo officially receive a peach this year?

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And look who it is! The "RHOA" ladies ran into Grammy Award winning singer Mariah Carey at Mastro's. We wonder if MiMi will be making a cameo on the upcoming season. Her shade level is guru so we woud FOR SURE be watching....

 

 

 

The turn up! Thank you Mi Mi @cynthiabailey10 @marlohampton #teamtalls #happy

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The turn up got so real last nite! Yassss hunni #teamtalls #weinhere #lifeofnene #swagg

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Fun times.

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FOOLYWANG OF THE DAY: HOW SWAY?! Houston Man Catfished Out Of $80,000 By 'Exotical' Woman He Never Met!

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A Houston man is speaking out after a catfish was able to finagle $80,000 from him. Find out how they did it inside…

They say love is blind, but is it THIS blind?

A Houston man is speaking out after he was tricked into sending a catfish a cool $80,000 over several years. Greg Davis said he met an “exotic girl” from Chicago who goes by the name Malikah on Match.com. He said he decided to give online dating a try since he works two jobs and hardly has time to go out and actually meet women.

Greg and the catfish instantly hit it off and their online relationship was filled with emails, phone calls and a little sexting.

One day, Greg received an email informing him that Malikah’s father had died and left her millions of dollars in his will. Malikah needed Greg to front her some cash for taxes and shipping of the money, and he didn’t hesitate to help her.

"It was increments of $5,000, $10,000," he told KHOU. "It was also spent trying to pay for the fine that was on the money in storage."

To help Malikah get this alleged money, he drained his retirement, maxed out credit cards and even took out more than a dozen payday loans. REALLY, Greg? Come on!

“I feel kind of stupid," Greg admitted. You think?

This man sent someone whom he had NEVER met money for over 2 years!

Sadly, it's definitely not the first time we've heard this story.  Vut in 2017....come on bruh!

Obviously, Greg isn’t that tech savy. KHOU was able to do a little digging and found out that the woman posing as Malikah was actually a Colombia porn star.

As for that mystery woman, she could be anyone, but the pictures sent to Davis matched what we found on a Facebook page for a Colombian porn star. Bloop!

"Make sure you're actually face-to-face with that person you're supposed to be dealing with, because the internet dating thing, you don't know what you're getting," he said.

Hear Greg's sob story below:

Take notes kids! Don't be THIS guy.

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Kanye West Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Insurance Company Over Canceled Tour, Kim K Secretly Testifies About Ye’s Percocet Usage

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Kanye West has lawyered up and has pulled the trigger on a $10 million lawsuit against his insurance company over his canceled PABLO Tour. We’ve also learned his wife Kim Kardashian West secretly testified about Ye’s prescription drug use. Deets inside….

Kanye West is headed to court.

The PABLO rapper and his touring company, Very Good Touring, Inc., have filed a $10 million lawsuit against insurer Lloyd's of London claiming breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealings.

The “Ultralight Beam” rapper wanted Lloyd’s of London pay $10,812,997.09 plus fees for the cancellations. Apparently, the insurance company denied payment because they believe his breakdown was brought on due to drug use.

In the complaint (obtained by Pitchfork), the Chi-town rapper submitted a claim to the insurance company on November 23rd, two days after he canceled the remaining of his Saint Pablo Tour and one day before he was hospitalized.

You’ll recall, Ye went on several bizarre rants in the last days of his tour before he canceled the remaining dates of his tour in November 2016. Soon after, he was admitted to the hospital where he was placed on psychiatric hold. He was released a week later.

Kanye claims the company and its agents “purposely and maliciously caused to be disseminated to news outlets privileged, private and personal information regarding Kanye and the dialogue between Very Good and the insurers.”

The complaint states:

“Performing artists who pay handsomely to insurance companies within the Lloyd’s of London marketplace to obtain show tour ‘non-appearance or cancellation’ insurance should take note of the lesson to be learned from this lawsuit: Lloyd’s companies enjoy collecting bounteous premiums; they don’t enjoy paying claims, no matter how legitimate. Their business model thrives on conducting unending ‘investigations,’ of bona fide coverage requests, stalling interminably, running up their insured’s costs, and avoiding coverage decisions based on flimsy excuses. The artists think they they’re buying peace of mind. The insurers know they’re just selling a ticket to the courthouse.”

 

Check out the court documents here.

A doctor who cared for Ye deemed he was unfit to keep touring. The insurance company demanded proof he was unfit to continue on, so the physician caring for Kanye delivered testimony that he could not continue with the tour.

It’s being reported Ye underwent an independent examination on December 9th and 10th of 2016. The insurance company then questioned him under oath on February 1, 2017.

Before Ye went under oath, his wife Kim Kardashian West also testified (on December 13, 2016). According to In Touch, Kim was questioned about “Kanye taking Percocet for a short time, with a valid prescription.”

Oh? News to us.

In recent weeks, there has been talk that Kanye could possibly head back on tour in 2018 and he has also been working on a new album. Between this new lawsuit, his TIDAL beef, and his surrogate being pregnant, let's hope he can keep it all together.

 

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Cory Booker Has A Very Good Reason Why He Introduced Bill To Legalize Marijuana Across The U.S.

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Yes, Senator Cory Booker wants marijuana legalized across the U.S. And he has a very good reason why. More inside…

Sen. Cory Booker wants marijuana to be legal across the U.S., but there’s more to it then people being able to light up whenever they want.

Yesterday, the New Jersey senator introduced a new bill that would legalize marijuana in federal law. The Marijuana Justice Act would amend the Controlled Substance Act by moving marijuana’s status as a Schedule 1 drug, removing the federal prohibition of marijuana.

What would that mean?

It means people who have been federally convicted on marijuana-related charges can have their record expunged. It would also guarantee sentencing hearings for people who are currently sitting behind bars on marijuana-related charges.

The new bill will also encourage states to amend their laws that have a “disproportionate arrest rate” on minority or low-income individuals.

“Our country’s drug laws are badly broken and need to be fixed,” Sen. Booker said in a statement. “They don’t make our communities any safer.”

Do you agree?

Sen. Booker’s new bill will likely not get passed through Congress, especially with the GOP-controlled Senate. Sen. Bernie Sanders tried to pass a similar bill in 2015 and it got shot down.

Would you vote in favor of the Marijuana Justice Act?

BONUS:

YBF actresses Zendaya and Logan Browning are clapping back at White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee. In a new report, Sarah tries to explain that Donald Trump was “joking” when he encouraged the police to start using more force while delivering a speech in Selden, New York. Well, Daya and Logan has a few things to say about it.

Peep their much-needed responses below:

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Then, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, had to respond to Trump's disrespect towards the White House:

 

 

#ChelseaClinton with the perfect response to #Trump recently calling the #WhiteHouse "a real dump."

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Sighs...when will it end?

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YBF FRESH FACE Sonequa Martin-Green Is ‘Star Trek's’ FIRST Black Female Lead

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YBF Fresh Face Sonequa Martin-Green is gearing up to take over the Star Trek universe as the first black female lead. Let’s celebrate the YBF chick inside…

#BlackGirlMagic is in full effect!

Sonequa Martin-Green is about to be television’s new “IT” girl. The YBF chick, who starred in “The Walking Dead,” is gearing up to make history and we’re more than excited about it.

Sonequa is the lead star in the upcoming “Star Trek: Discovery” series. Nabbing a lead role is an accomplishment in itself, but she’s making history. She is the franchise’s first black female lead! Woot!

"The honor is mine,” Sonequa said during the 2017 TCA Summer Press Tour. “The pleasure is mine. I feel that we are all running over—our cups are running over with gratitude and excitement.”

"We're bursting at the seams from the weight of it and the breadth of it. We just—we couldn't be more thrilled to share this journey with you because we understand its significance. We know we're telling a story we believe in. Everybody is so passionate…This is an epicly grand, yet microscopically tuned, deeply emotional story. We don't take it for granted. We don't take it lightly. I certainly don't. I feel like—it's a dream to be able to be a part of history. It's a dream. So, thank you."

Even if you aren’t a Star Trek fan, Sonequa (above at CBS Television Studios' Summer Soiree) makes you at least want to check it out.

Peep the trailer below:

 

 

Eeeeeeeeeeek! On news stands now. #startrekdiscovery #isthisreallife #Godyoutellme #thankful #excitedtosharethisjourneywithyouall

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"Star Trek: Discovery" is set to premiere September 24th on CBS. We'll be watching.

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Monica & Trina Filmed Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir’s Reality Show

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Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir will have some of their celeb friends appear on their upcoming wedding special, including Monica and Trina. More deets about their show inside…

It’s about to go…down! The Wopsters are getting ready to let us in on their lives as they prepare to trek down the aisle and say, “I Do.”

Gucci Mane and his fiancée Keyshia Ka’oir have been busy shooting scenes for their upcoming BET reality show, which will include the couple’s wedding ceremony. They’re tying the knot on October 17th.

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Now, a few details about the show have leaked. Sources tell TMZ fans can expect to see singer Monica and rapper Trina make cameos on the show. The CODE RED singer hung out with Keyshia in Miami a few weeks ago. That’s where Gucci and Keyshia will be getting married.

Hmm…we wonder if Monica will sing at the wedding?

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Gucci and Keyshia appear to be a fun couple, so their wedding ceremony and reception will likely be LIT.

Will you be tuning in?

 

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J. Cole Spends Time With Inmates Serving Life Sentences + Rihanna Isn’t Playing Any Games About Education Access (And Bikes!) For Girls

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J. Cole and Rihanna are on their YBF CELEBS GIVE BACK vibe. Find out what they’re up to inside…

J. Cole is busy making moves on his 4 Your Eyez Only Tour, but that hasn’t stopped him from finding time to give back.

The Dreamville rapper paid a visit to the San Quentin State Prison in the Bay Area to meet and greet inmates serving life sentences. Not only did he snap a few flicks with the prisoners, they also got a chance to sit down with the rapper and chop it up about their life experiences.

As Cole is an amazing storyteller, we can only imagine what types of tracks he’ll come up with after hearing their stories.

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Dreamville Records president Ibrahim Hamad shared a series of pictures of Cole meeting with the inmates and captioned, “We got the opportunity to spend the day at San Quentin State Prison talking and meeting inmates who will never see the outside again. That experience was a life changing experience and wish I had the ability to put that in a caption but that wouldn't be doing it justice.”

 

 

The Fayetteville rapper is a huge advocate for prison reform and has been very vocal about it over the years. During his tour, he has been rocking an orange prison jumpsuit as he’s escorted off stage by police officers. On his track for 4 Your Eyez Only, he raps, “I dedicate these words to you and all the other children/Affected by mass incarceration in this nation/That sent your pops to prison when he needed education.”

 

How can you not love this man?!

In other celebs give back news...

 

 

Rihanna is serious about helping young girls receive access to education.

Rih’s foundation, the Clara Lionel Foundation, has teamed up with ofo (a bike share platform) to fund scholarships for girls living in the impoverished southeast African country, Malawi. Not only that, they’ve donated bikes to the students to help them get to class everyday. The five-year partnership, called “1 KM Action,” came about after the Pop star visited the country in January.

“I’m so happy about the Clara Lionel Foundation’s new partnership with ofo because it will help so many young people around the world receive a quality education, and also help the young girls of Malawi get to school safely, cutting down those very long walks they make to and from school all alone,” the 29-year-old singer said in a press release.

Keep it up Rih! 

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100 Black Men In Atlanta Turn The First Day Of School Into A Turn Up Session

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Let’s talk about how the 100 Black Men in Atlanta turned the first day of school into one the kids will never forget.  See it all unfold inside...

It’s that time of year again. The kiddies are gearing up to head back to school. We know you parents out there are rejoicing.

To kick off the first day of school in many Georgia schools, 100 Black Men of Atlanta (all dressed in suits) formed a tunnel of praise to welcome students of The B.E.S.T. (Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology) Academy. The boys were greeted with handshakes, high fives, positive affirmations, and encouraging words as they entered the school.

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Every year, the men gather together to rally on the young men starting the new school year. One of the young men now wearing his "100" pin on the lapel of his blazer was emotional as he reflected back on the impact that this annual 'back to school' tradition has had on his life. Aww!

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We often see young black men in a bad light in the media, so this is a breath of fresh air seeing our black men step up to the plate to encourage the youth.  Strive high fellas!

 

Here's to a successful year for these young men! 

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Beyonce & Jay Z’s Super Cute Sushi Date On The Sunset Strip + Reggie Bush & Pregnant Wife Lilit Avagyan Do Date Night

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The Carters and the Bushes are doing date night! Peep their pics inside…

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Life with newborn twins and a 5-year-old can get hectic. So, getting in some alone time with bae is important.

Last night, Beyonce and Jay Z got in some quality time with a romantic dinner at Sushi Park in a mini-mall on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. And why is Bey looking so damn amazing? So unfair.

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The power couple, who welcomed twins Sir and Rumi in June, was all wrapped up in love with Hov putting his hand on Bey’s back as they left the restaurant.

There were a few folks inside the restaurant that spotted the Carters and dished what their night entailed.

"They appeared to be very happy and full of smiles," the source told E! News. "They were both in a great mood."

It’s clear the Carters are making it a point to go out on dates. It’s easy to get caught up with the kids and spend less time with your spouse. Six nannies don’t hurt either.

 

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Beyoncé and JAY-Z last night in West Hollywood.

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By the way, we hear Bey MIGHT be taking a page out of her husband’s business book. According to Bloomberg News, the Mrs. is interested in “mulling an investment” the Houston Rockets, her hometown team.  Queen behavior.

Another couple doing date night...

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NFL free agent Reggie Bush took his pregnant wife Lilit Avagyan, who's expecting with baby #3, out for a romantic dinner last night. The couple was spotted trekking through the streets of L.A. after dining on some Italian eats.

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Lilt is bumping along and still rocking heels. We see you girl.

It's unclear where Reggie will end up in the NFL this year since he said he doesn't want to retire yet. He may have to though because he totally bombed on the field last year.

And we still don't know if Reggie is the biological father of that girl Monique's baby.

Chile...

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First Look At Nick Cannon’s ‘King Of The Dancehall’ Film [VIDEO] + Are You Here For A ‘TRL’ Reboot With DC Young Fly?

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Get ready to bust a move with Nick Cannon for his new King of the Dancehall film and decide if you’re here for a “TRL” reboot with DC Young Fly when you go inside….

Nick Cannon is ready to prove he’s the King of the Dancehall…in his new film, of course.

The media mogul wrote, directed and executive produced “King of the Dancehall” which is now available for viewing on YouTube Red. The former “AGT” host plays Tarzan, a guy who moves from Brooklyn to Jamaica. He falls in love with a girl and the dance scene on the island.

Soon after, he learns his mother (played by Whoopi Goldberg) needs money for an operation, so he enters a dance-off where he could win $10 million. Rapper Busta Rhymes also stars in the film.

Check out the trailer below:

King of the Dancehall is currently streaming on YouTube Red. If you don't have a subscription, you can sign up for their free one-month trial to check it out.

Speaking of the man who never sleeps...

The 36-year-old entertainer just nabbed a new hosting gig. He’ll helm the upcoming “Lip Sync Battle” spinoff, “Lip Sync Battle Shorties,” alongside social media star JoJo Siwa.

The 10-episode series will feature kids lip-syncing pop songs by their favorite artists. Cute!

“Lip Sync Battle Shorties” is expected to debut in 2018. But, fans will get a few holiday specials set to air later this year. Nick should get his twins in on the action.

Also coming to television....

 

It’s the era of reboots!

MTV is bringing “TRL” back and it’s bigger and better. The daily live show will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans.

“TRL” will feature a cast of five rotating hosts including D.C. Young Fly, Erik Zachary, Amy Pham, Tamara Dhia and Lawrence Jackson.

The show will integrate linear, social and digital under the “TRL” brand and bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. The digital extensions will feature platform-specific, premium content across YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Musical.ly. We’re sure the kiddies are going to love this.

The “TRL” reboot will debut Monday, October 2nd.

We're waiting on that "Teen Summit" reboot though, even IF we're out of the demo now.

Peep DC Young Fly's interview with "The Breakfast Club" about his new gig and the birth of his daughter below:

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TV BITS: Yara Shahidi’s Spinoff Is Officially ‘Grown-ish’ + This ‘Black Love’ Docuseries On OWN Is Everything

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Yara Shahidi’s spinoff has just been officially titled “Grown-ish.” Get the deets, plus check out the extended trailer of the upcoming docuseries “Black Love,” featuring all of your fave YBF couples inside…

It’s official!

Yara Shahidi’s “black-ish” spinoff is officially titled “Grown-ish.” No more “College-ish.”

The spinoff will follow Yara’s character, Zoey Johnson, enter the University of Southern California for college. Outside of college life, the show will also touch on a range of topics and situations a young person faces as they figure out what being an adult is all about while still growing into adulthood.

We already told you Trevor Jackson will be joining Yara on the series. Chris Parnell and Emily Arlook have also joined the cast.

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Creator Kenya Barris explained, “’Grown-ish’ reflects what we’ll be dealing with in the show—that in-between place where you’re not quite an adult but facing grown world problems for the first time. Where ‘black-ish’ examines what it means to be black, ‘Grown-ish’ is an examination of what it is and what it means to be grown.”

Round up your teens! The show sounds like it will be an eye opener for the young people in your life who think they're so "grown."

“Grown-ish” is set to premiere in 2018 on Freeform (formerly ABC Family). In the meantime, you can catch Yara and her on-screen Johnson family for the 4th season of “black-ish” premiering October 3rd on ABC.

Also coming to television...

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Get ready to catch the #BlackLove feels!

The OWN Network is set to debut a new docuseries titled, “Black Love.”

The four-episode series will delve deep into the relationships of some of your favorite YBF couples who will give their response to the age-old question, “What is the secret to making a marriage work?”

Tia Mowry & Cory Hardrict,Viola Davis& Julius Tennon, Meagan Good & DeVon Franklin and more will get personal about how they make their relationships work.

Take a peek at the extended trailer below:

“Black Love” premieres August 29th at 10/9c on OWN.

Photos: Yara's IG/Black Love's IG

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