No, Master P and Tiny Harris aren’t dating. Almost seems like a given, but he had to respond to the rumors. Also, there’s a new report that A’mare Stoudemire cleaned up that sidechick baby mama drama as quick as he could. Everything inside…..

With Master P and Tiny Harris becoming business partners came new dating rumors.

Unconfirmed rumors started swirling that the rap mogul and the Xscape singer had been dating over the last two years. It was reported he even bought her a house along with the new mixed gender basketball league.

Well, it’s all a lie. And Master P cleared up the rumors. Here’s what he had to say:

 

Social media is a gift and a curse, let's kill this body language rumor right now. No I'm not dating tiny I met her for the first time at a GMGB conference and took a picture. Just for the record we're doing business she's the owner of a team and I'm a owner of a team. People must be bored and have no life to entertain this false accusation. The lady that created this rumor stop it! The truth shall set you free! You owe everybody an apology. I gotta lot of respect for T.I. I wish him and his family nothing but the best. People should use their voice for positive things like hurricane Harvey, our people need Water, Shelter, and Food. You can make a difference small or big, go to hurricane Harvey flood relief. On a lighter note Tiny Atlanta Heirs and my New Orleans Gators will go head to head on September 23 in Las Vegas she's gonna need Shannon Brown and the whole Atlanta Hawks team to beat my New Orleans Gators! Meta World Peace The Three Headed Monsters The Gonzalez Twins! Just to name a few! Come Witness History at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas! It ain't a rumor the Gators gonna beat the Heirs! #GatorPower

A post shared by Master P (@masterp) on Aug 29, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT

Case closed.

Last week, Master P and Tiny joined forces to announce their new joint venture, the “Global Mixed Gender Basketball Professional League” at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Tiny is the first female owner in the league.

In other news...

Married Amar’e Stoudemire didn’t waste any time settlng with the Miami woman who had his baby last year.

The former NBA baller reportedly inked a settlement with Quynn Lovett to help financially support their 1-year-old daughter Zoe Renee, according to Bossip.

It’s reported they hashed everything out in a round of mediation on August 21st. However, the settlement has been sealed and everything is confidential. Amar’e had been shelling out thousands of dollars a month in temporary child support since November 2016. The baby was born in July 2016 while he was playing for the Miami Heat.He also had given her “various amounts,” including $22,500 in legal bills.

Now that they’ve settled, neither parties will talk about it, including Amar’e’s wife Alexis who’s standing by his side.

No surprise there...

Photos: CR8 Agency/Essence/Facebook

"Detroit" star John Boyega knows how to live his best life, and folks are out here mad about it.  Get into his ish talking responses to people mad at his "non Disney-like" Carnival windin' and grindin'....

After working for two years straight on movies like Star Wars and Detroit, our British bae John Boyega is taking a well deserved break.

He headed home to the UK this past weekend to party at the annual Notting Hill Carnival, a Caribbean celebration in London.  And ish went down.  He was caught dancing, posing and grindin' on folks, and he posted up video himself as well:

 

Where's wally type situation! Gotta catch em all type situation! The force was in my hip type situation! No composure type situation! Became hokage after this type situation!

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Of course, the masses -- mainly those Star Wars purists who believe actors should be Saints in their real lives -- weren't having it!  Well, many of them weren't.  In between his followers hilariously cheering him on, there were some who were in their feelings:

Why do people have so much time?

So John, who stanned for black women on daytime tv recently, spent yesterday hilariously responding with zero f's to the critics and supporters on his Twitter TL:

Yep! Rey would back it up!!!! Wooooooiiiiiii https://t.co/QpemYxHWjX

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

Ha!  He continued:

I've worked two years straight and this is my free time. I am embracing life! https://t.co/GbgadzA1lC

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

Oooooo damn. I receive it! https://t.co/vAfYMZl2Rf

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

This is it. You can't do composure in these circumstances https://t.co/9RrInacKuw

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

I am finished! https://t.co/5d8SOCUntG

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

Can't lie though... carnival got my left leg twisted. Someone try do some acrobatics I wasn't ready for.

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 29, 2017

I...am....done... https://t.co/G61vEhnMGu

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

*Calls the mandem* 'Tonight we ride for trini lads' https://t.co/h0q1TxdP72

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

More of a wanted ambush than thirst trap tbh https://t.co/qBMuV5usDH

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

lol they thought I was prince of Kensington, they got the wrong one bro lol https://t.co/Wub5b3tV5e

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

Can't lie though... carnival got my left leg twisted. Someone try do some acrobatics I wasn't ready for.

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 29, 2017

Alright that's me done for the day. In prep for carni next year I will prepare my own float, stunt doubles and pre-booked hip replacement.

— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 30, 2017

Let this man mind his, please and thank you.

Photos: Instagram

The Public Enemy Family is feuding and Flavor Flav wants his royalties. In other rap news, DMX is heading back to rehab…again. More inside…

“Nobody wins when the family feuds” – Jay Z

Flavor Flav is SUING Chuck D and Public Enemy for unpaid royalties. Yikes.

Flav claims he hasn’t seen a royalty check in YEARS despite having an agreement with Chuck D to split the profits “from their music, live concerts and merchandise,” according to TMZ.

The rap pioneer also claims he hasn’t been paid in full for the use of his voice and image on the new Public Enemy album, Nothing Is Quick in the Desert. He reportedly requested $75,000, but he only received $7,500.

The former reality star is also suing producer Gary G-Wiz. In the paperwork, he claims Gary inked a deal for Public Enemy action figures without his knowledge. Apparently, the toy company paid Gary, but Flav got nothing.

Flav wants his money. Pay the man!

In other rap news…

DMX was given the option of house arrest or rehab. He’s choosing rehab (again) and it’s probably a good thing.

Sources tell TMZ he’s getting treatment at a facility in New England for substance abuse. "House arrest wasn't working for me, so I made the decision to do something positive and better for myself,” X reportedly told the site. To keep his mind occupied, he’s working on new music. “My pen is still to the paper and I'm in Beast Mode,” he said.

X will no longer be on house arrest (ditching the ankle monitor) for tax evasion and he will get treatment at the facility. His manager Pat Gallo claims the “Party Up” rapper is already making “great process,” working with recovery coach Joseph Griffin.

Prayers up for X!

Photos: Getty

Treach had a heart-to-heart moment with his daughter Egypt discussing physical abuse mentioned in her mother Pepa’s book. See their intimate conversation, plus get the deets on Christina Milian’s new 90s show inside….

A new episode of “Growing Up Hip Hop” premieres tonight where a father will have to face a tough discussion with his daughter over alleged physical abuse towards her mother.

Naughty By Nature’s Treach sits down with his daughter Egypt to discuss the allegations made about him in her mother Pepa’s autobiography.

While discussing Pepa’s biography, Treach gets choked up while opening up to his daughter. He admits things did get physical between himself and her mother, but it never went to the extreme like Peppa claims in the book. After hearing her father’s side, Egypt feels torn because she feels like one of her parents are lying and she doesn’t know who it is.

Peep the sneak peek below:

And an exclusive extra sneak peek:

Angela Simmons prepares for a hair event at her store in NYC and attempts to give a peace offering to her estranged half-sister, Daryan. They're finally on speaking terms.

Catch the full episode tonight at 9/8c on WEtv.

In other TV news:

Christina Milian just landed a new gig with MTV.  Yes, she has a job for anyone wondering.

She’ll be teaming up with NYSYNC’s Lance Bass to host a brand new series called “90s House.” It’s like “Real World” when it first came out with a “Fear Factor” component.

TV Insider breaks it down (via press release):

The competition show places 12 millennial housemates in a 90s-inspired house that forces the young adults to officially unplug their modern-day devices and party like it's 1990. With only the technology, catch phrases and fashion from that decade, each episode, opponents will face elimination by competing in various 90s-themed challenges. The raddest contestant will win $90,000, a Mazda Miata and two VIP tickets on a 90s cruise.

The show will feature several celebrity guests, including Salt ‘N Pepa, Tatyana Ali, Kid N’ Play, Kel Mitchell, Marques Houston, Bill Bellamy, Tyson Beckford and more.

Relive the 90's when “90s House” premieres September 26th at 11/10c on MTV.

Photos: Screenshot/Patrick Wymore/VH1

When you’re Whoopi Goldberg, Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson, going on vacations are nothing short of amazing. Go inside to see Whoopi dancing on table tops and get deets about Magic and Samuel’s luxe yacht vacay inside…

With “The View” being on hiatus, co-host Whoopi Goldberg is taking full advantage of her down time.

The 61-year-old rounded up a few of her friends for a super lit vacation on the island of Antiparos in Greece. Coasting the waters, splashing around in the pool and laying out on the beach.

 

OMGGG. Whoopi Takes over Greece!! Dancing on the bar.. lol #whoopigoldberg #whoopionthebar #dupichebeauty #ilovewhoopi #emmyawardwinningmakeupartist

A post shared by Karen Dupiche (@karendupiche) on Aug 19, 2017 at 8:09pm PDT

We’re talking dancing on tables, lunch with friends and more:

Before she made her way to Antiparos, the EGOT was living it up Mykonos where she stopped by several different spots to dine on delectable bites and sip on some spirits. She also soaked in an extravagant cabaret show as she made her rounds.

Living the life!

Speaking of living the life...

Magic Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, their wives, family and a few friends just wrapped up a month long excursion in Europe. And it only set Magic back a cool $3 million. Yes, $3 million. Sheesh! Work hard, play harder.

TMZ has their travels plans and here’s what they were up to during their luxe vacation:

Magic flew his fam out to the Amalfi Coast on July 31st (on a private jet) and set sail on a super-yacht called the Siren ... which runs about $700k per week.

After touring the coast of Italy and hitting some of the best restaurants and shopping districts in the world with his wife, Cookie, and BFF Sam Jackson ... the Lakers legend is finally heading home.

After the vacay, Magic gifted the yacht crew custom Lakers jerseys as a thank-you gift for their service:

Our amazing Siren crew took great care of us so I had to take care of them. Thank you @Fanatics for the awesome custom jerseys! pic.twitter.com/54lm2d1T3H

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 30, 2017

Nice!

Photos:@karendupiche/Magic's Twitter

Jada Pinkett Smith may have lost her groove due to motherhood, but her husband Will Smith helped bring it back when he taught her about the “grapefruit” technique. Speaking of relationships, OWN’s “Black Love” debuted with record ratings. More inside…

Girls Trip premieres in Australia today, so star Jada Pinkett Smith is busy making press rounds Down Under.

The 45-year-old stunna (above at the film's Australian premiere) opened up to The Project about how motherhood stole her “groove.” Life after having kids can do that to a woman. She’s so focused on the well-being of her little one(s) that she forgets to take time for herself. Sort of how her character Lisa did in the movie Girls Trip.

"I have lost my groove for sure at times. For sure!,” the hot mom of Jaden & Willow Smith explained.“I think every woman who has had kids has definitely lost her groove at some point because, naturally, all of our focus goes into raising our child or our children and then you just kind of wake up one day and go, ‘Oh,my gosh, where did I go?’”

She added,“It takes us a minute to regain ourselves. I definitely related to (her character) Lisa in that way as well.”

We’re sure all the YBF mommies can relate.

While motherhood may have stolen her groove for a while, her husband Will Smith surely played a role in getting it back.

The most talked about scene in Girls Trip is the “grapefruit” session (a unique way to perform oral sex on a man who's packing) Jada’s character partakes in. And now we know where it came from.

The hottie revealed to Australia's Sunrise that her hubby was the one who taught her the bedroom technique over a decade ago.

"Will [Smith] was the first one to tell me about it years ago—ten years ago," she revealed."And I was like, 'Are you trying to tell me something?'"

Ok Will! Keep it spicy in the bedroom...or wherever.

 

@erinvholland

A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmiith) on Aug 30, 2017 at 6:12am PDT

Girls Trip hits the Australian theaters today.

Speaking of relationships....

“Black Love” OWNS television!

“Black Love” debuted (August 29th) with record ratings, raking in 1.2 million total viewers, becoming OWN’s most watched unscripted series debut in the network’s history. In addition, the premiere was the 2nd most social primetime episode on national cable.

And since it did so well, new episodes will be coming down the pipeline. Woot!

The new episodes for 2018 will feature Emmy-winning actor Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe,Tina Knowles-Lawson and husband Richard Lawson, NBA All-Star Grant Hill and Grammy-nominated recording artist ‪Tamia, Hip Hop influencer Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons, Grammy-winning gospel recording artist‪Kirk Franklin and wife Tammy, comedian D.L. Hughley and wife LaDonna, former NFL-running back Eddie George and wife Taj, and more.

YAS!

Photos: Splash

Kimora Lee Simmons, Kenzo Lee Hounsou and Tim Leissner do a family outing, Tamar Braxton hits the retail scene and Draya opens her Mint Swim pop-op shop. Candids inside…

It’s a family thing!

When parents have more than one child, it’s important to spend some alone time with each one.

Kimora Lee Simmons and her husband Tim Leissner spent some quality time with Kimora’s son Kenzo Lee Hounsou in Beverly Hills.

The trio enjoyed lunch at Judi’s Deli before making a beeline to the movies.

Decked out in casual clothing, the family of three were spotted making their rounds for a fun family date. Cute.

Also in Beverly Hills...

Singer/reality star Tamar Braxton was also spotted in the Hills. She chopped it up with stylist EJ King as they trekked through the streets.

While she's no longer a host on "The Real," it's still all love between the singer and her FOX family:

Fox is STiLL my family https://t.co/7NzfWMpF10

— TAMAR BRAXTON (@TamarBraxtonHer) August 28, 2017

Elsewhere...

Draya is really doing the damn thing with her Mint Swim collection.

The former “Basketball Wives” star pulled up at her pop-up shop in L.A. to met fans who were lined up to purchase swimwear from her line.

While fans waited for the doors to open, Draya passed out water bottles and snapped pics with fans.

Of course, she rocked a bikini from her line with a cute cover up and sneakers.

With a body like that, we can't even blame her for walking around all day in a bikini.

Her bestie Julissa Bermudez came out to show support and have a little fun.

Congrats Draya!

Photos: Backgrid/Splash

IssaPromiseRing! Amber Rose isn't waiting around for her man to cop her a promise of forever in the form of diamonds...she did it herself.  Deets on the $50K ring she custom made for 21 Savage inside....

Amber Rose is clearly ready to settle down, interestingly with a rapper after she said she was over them (and athletes).

The 33-year-old mom, model and podcast host is trying to get herself a husband, at least that's what a promise ring means to us.

Right before last weekend's MTV VMAs, Amber gifted her 24-year-old rapper boyfriend with a custom blinged out $50,000 "eternity" ring to prove exactly how much she loves him.  She had white diamonds and rubies spell out Loyalty 21. Chick is marking her territory, she had it hand delivered right before his big night.

Here's a close up:

 

Custom 18k White Gold "LOYALTY 21" Eternity Ring Fully Iced With Our Prestigious White Diamonds Mix And Natural Red Rubies. Design commissioned by @amberrose. Specially made for @21savage #Loyalty21 #CustomJewelry #IFANDCO

A post shared by IF & Co. (@ifandco) on Aug 28, 2017 at 10:31am PDT

Amber posted a few flicks of the ring while talking about wanting to pounce on him:

 

Imma pounce on him as soon as we get home 

A post shared by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on Aug 27, 2017 at 10:54pm PDT

 

It's all urs baby

A post shared by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on Aug 27, 2017 at 10:44pm PDT

This chick is head over heels...

Photos: Getty

Alicia Keys graces the cover of not one, but 4 ELLE Brasil magazines. And she’s lighting up the magazine circuit with her new tropical braids. Meanwhile, Janet Jackson’s post baby body is ready and she’ll be showing it all off during her upcoming tour. More inside…

Alicia Keys is showing off her true colors in her newest magazine feature. The R&B singer and her neon braids are featured on multiple ELLE Brasil magazine covers. A

After debuting her tropical look last month, the “Girl On Fire” singer rocked her tropical braids for the cover of the high fashion magazine. On Instagram, she thanked the magazine for capturing her essence, writing,“Thank you @ellebrasil for capturing my true colors. Can’t wait to come to Rio and feel all that magnificent energy!!”

She’a also still riding her #NoMakeup wave, baring her natural beauty on all four covers.  There's clearly SOME makeup used -- likel to control shine and even skin tone -- but we get it...

Peep the rest of her covers below:

Which is your favorite?

In other R&B news...

Janet Jackson’s revenge body is READY.

The 51-year-old singer, who’s currently divorcing her billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana, has been working it out in the gym and sources say her ABS are back after giving birth to her baby boy in January. 

It’s reported Janet will be showing off her post-baby body in a series of skin tight costumes when she hits the road for her State of the World Tour. The 56-city run will begin September 7th in Lafayette at the Cajundome.

Janet’s creative director, Gil Duldulao, told RadarOnline she has lost more than 60 pounds. "Honestly, I told her — I was like, ‘You are skinny. You are really thin. So, if anything, I think we are going to have to have some seamstresses on hand to bring [the costumes] in more. Because she is losing weight every day. I am telling her, ‘Girl, you are skinny. Are you sure [you do not want to wear this]?'”

Damn Janet. Oh, and her set will be just like she’s always been (pre-latest marriage), sexy with a bit of raunchiness. Y’all know how Janet does. Get those coins Ms. Jackson!

Photos: ELLE Brasil/Getty

In reality TV news, Laura Govan has a new boyfriend and she’s ecstatic to let folks know she's now down with the swirl…kinda. Meanwhile, Kenya Moore is threatening to sue anyone who comes for her and the lack of a marriage certificate. Deets inside…

Laura Govan has a new man y’all and she’s bragging about his whiteness…although he’s not really white.  Sigh.

During an interview with The Domenick Nati Show podcast, the former reality star gushed about her new boyfriend. She didn’t offer up many details other than how much she likes his “whiteness.” He’s not actually white though, he’s Morrocan, but she said he acts white and she likes it.

“I like ‘em white! I have a boyfriend now," she said. "He’s actually Moroccan, but he’s white. He acts white and he looks white. Sometimes I’m like, ‘Damn! you’re hella white’ and we just laugh. I’m happy.”

Um, good for her?

Laura seems to be at a happier place in her life, but she still has to co-parent with her ex-fiancé Gilbert Arenas. She said she’s just looking to have a healthy co-parenting relationship with her ex, despite his messiness.

“I don’t really pay attention to his shenanigans and his rants", she explained. "I don’t get off into that with Gilbert. I need him to get on my page. I need him to get on board with where I am. I just want to co-parent. I just want to deal with solutions.”

Good luck with that.

When asked if she would return to “Basketball Wives,” she said she would, but only if she’s a mentor of some sort. Oh, OK.

As for her relationship with her sister Gloria Govan, Laura said they have a typical sister relationship, but they do link up so their kids can play together. As you know, she believes Gloria slept with Gilbert at one point in time.

“We really don’t have much of a ‘sister relationship’. We keep it really tight for our children. Our kids play together, they love each other, and I think we’ll keep it like that.”

At least they get along for the kiddies.

Take a listen to her interview below:

In other reality show news...

Kenya Moore is sick and tired of folks speculating whether her recent marriage to businessman Marc Daly is real or not. So, she’s preparing to lawyer up if need be.

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star hopped on Instagram to defend her marriage and to clap back at all the haters who claim it’s fake, “RHOA” castmates included. We're told a lot of the drama stems from certain castmates questioning her.

When she trekked down the aisle in June, everyone was shocked to hear the news. We were still stuck on her past relationship with Matt Jordan.

The former Miss USA issued a warning on Instagram, writing, "It never ceases to amaze me the lengths people will go to discredit you, spread propaganda, boldface lies and publish entire articles based on an 'anonymous' or unknown source," she wrote. "My marriage and my life will not be made a mockery of.

She continued, “I ignored this empty rhetoric in the past...No more," she said. "Enough is enough. I'm fighting back. Be warned, I'm coming for you and we all know how this will end for you. I always have the last laugh. #lawsuit #receipts #reallove #DontF*ckWithMyFamily”

She's not playing games.

There are also rumors that she'll have her peach snatached if she doesn't bring him on the show. Time will tell...

Photo: Laura's IG

LaMelo Ball, brother to NBA rookie Lonzo Ball, is making history as the first high school basketball player to have his own sneaker and reality show. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving says farewell to Cleveland Cavaliers and gets introduced to the Boston Celtics now that the trade is finalized. More inside…

LaVar Ball is putting in overtime to make sure his sons are overly successful. His eldest son Lonzo Ball was recently drafted to the LA Lakers and his a signature shoe to his name. Now, the youngest Ball brother is setting out to follow in his footsteps.

The Big Baller Brand – founded by their dad LaVar Bell – announced LaMelo Ball, a high school junior at Chino Hills (Calif.), will have his own shoe on the market soon. And the big announcement was made on the same day their “Ball In The Family” premiered on Facebook. Yes, the Ball family has a reality show to chronicle everything that’s happening in their lives.

Today, LaMelo Ball becomes the 1st high school player ever to have his own signature shoe. The "Melo Ball 1" pic.twitter.com/3EpJuBA1EF

— Big Baller Brand (@bigballerbrand) August 31, 2017

LaMelo’s shoes will run you about $395, $100 less than his big brother Lonzo shoes. He’s the first high school basketball player to have his own sneaker.

While having his own sneaker is big news, the sneaker venture could jeopardize his potential ineligibility:

Big Baller Brand announces high school junior LaMelo Ball will have his own shoe on the market. Could make him ineligible. pic.twitter.com/rjzjmxSYz1

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 31, 2017

Yikes.

The middle Ball brother, LiAngelo, is an incoming freshman at UCLA (where Lonzo played for one season). He doesn’t have his own signature sneaker, but we wouldn’t be surprised if his sneakers were coming out next.

This family gets tons of criticism, mainly for how their dad brings new meaning to helicopter parenting, but can we really be mad at a father having so much pride in his sons' abilities?  At the very least, he's making sure they are making money off themselves, as opposed to letting agents and managers get majority. 

There are plenty of mainstream (i.e., white) brands who charge this amount or more out the gate...before proving or making a name for themselves.  And no one bats an eyelash.  Just food for thought.

In other basketball news...

 

"My special thank you to Cleveland" *Link in Bio. My love extends way beyond the court I have for Cleveland and it will always be a place thats special because of the great people and experiences. The Ups and downs, we stand and fight no matter what the circumstances are, and that's what being in Cleveland embodies, it is all Love and a whole lotta pride. To the incredible individuals I've met who support the Cleveland organization and help allow us as Players to feel a special bond to the State/City and shared countless moments with, keep being YOU and know that my appreciation is eternal. Thank you From my whole being for being there as I was a 19 year old kid coming into the league, to now where I start another step in the journey as a 25 year old Evolving man. It will Always be Love and respect Cleveland. "The journey is always the Reward" #KyrieWick

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Now that the blockbuster Kyrie Irving trade is finally finalized, the former Cleveland Cavaliers player is officially saying goodbye.

The NBA point guard took to his Instagram page to thank the city of Cleveland and its fans for holding him down the six years he spent on the team. Check out his Thank-You letter above.

After saying goodbye to Cleveland, Kyrie said "Hello" to his new leigon of fans:

 

And to the @celtics and the whole fan base. Let's get it!! @nba2k #NBA2K18 @ronnie2k

A post shared by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Aug 31, 2017 at 11:49am PDT

New team, new look.

Today, a clean shaven Kyrie (alongside Godron Hayward) sat before the media to be introduced as one of the newest players of the Boston Celtics:

Full panel pic.twitter.com/l3hznCLQx7

— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) September 1, 2017

He revealed he hadn’t spoken to LeBron James since news broke that he requested a trade. However, he did talk about how much he learned from playing with one of the greatest players of all time.

“My intent is to be happy and with a group of individuals I can grow with...that's not meant as a knock on Cleveland,” he said.

Respect.   Check out the full press conference below:

Photos: Big Baller Brand's Twitter

A future queen of all things (because, let's face it, her mom surely is) is here!  Serena Williams and fiance Alexis Ohanian just welcomed their first child.  All the details inside...

It's a girl for Serena & Alexis!

The tennis champ and her Reddit co-founder fiancé welcomed a baby girl this afternoon at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach.  And it's only appropriate it all happened during the U.S. Open.

Reportedly, the entire first floor of the hospital was cleared on Wednesday when Serena and Alexis first arrived, with no one getting through without going through security.

The birth didn't happen as quickly as Serena's beats her opponents on the court, though.  The 35-year-old Vogue chick reportedly had to be induced Thursday evening, and she gave birth to a 6-pound, 13-ounce baby girl Friday.  Reporters from CBS 12 confirmed the news via sources inside the hospital:

Tennis Superstar Serena Williams is waiting at St.Marys Medical Center this hour to give birth to her first child. https://t.co/agveIwUiWIpic.twitter.com/bxdheHA3gI

— Thomas Forester (@Thomas_Forester) September 1, 2017

NEW: Tennis star Serena Williams gives birth to a baby girl weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Mom and baby doing well.

— Chris Shepherd (@ChrisShepherd) September 1, 2017

Source at hospital confirms Serena Williams baby news. A source close to Williams also confirming to @usweekly

— Chris Shepherd (@ChrisShepherd) September 1, 2017

During an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box" back in July, Alexis gushed about Serena becoming a mom saying: "She's very good at a lot of things and well on her way to being an awesome mom too."

Serena has remained active during her pregnancy, posting videos of her hitting balls on the court and still working out.  She wants to officially make her return by January's Australian Open.

We're convinced she'll will be back to Grand Slams, her clothing lines and all her other businesses faster than her 120+ mph serves.  All while being a fab mommy.

Congrats!

Photo: Getty

There’s nothing like HBCU bands! See a few of them slay the song of the summer inside…

One of the littiest parts of going to a historically black college...is the marching band. They are the real stars when it comes to football, especially in the south. And they keep the crowd on 100 by playing everything under the sun.

The bands of Alabama State University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Hampton University and Texas Southern University are already rocking out the bleachers with DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller’s “Wild Thoughts.”  And let's just say, they kill it. ALL of them.  And we're only DAYS into the school year.

Check it out below:

YASSSS!

Now get to class youngins...

It's #FBF, and we're giving you the Teyonah Parris YBF Podcast episode in case you missed it on our first ever Facebook live-stream.  Get into the gems one of our fave YBF chick IT Girls just dropped about dating, thotting, beauty secrets, natural hair, and slaying Juilliard...

As YBF celebrated its huge 12th anniversary with a party at Samsung 837 in NYC recently, Natasha did a LIVE pre-party podcast in store with "Survivor's Remorse" and Dear White People (the movie) star Teyonah Parris!

She's been our black girl magic inspiration since she hit the scene -- from her natural hair to her epic wiggery to her style to that skin, and chick exudes confidence.  Plus, The Miki Howard Storystar tells us how to make those bikini & red carpet pics look hot on IG - without being surgically enhanced.

Teyonah and Natasha talk Juilliard, sex on camera, recognizing when you're exactly where you need to be in life, dating celeb besties (or nah), and hair & makeup secrets. The gorgeous South Carolina native (who turns the big 3-0 this month!) dished about it all....and even fessed up to that time she catfished somebody on a dating site. Ha!

Seaosn 4 of "Survivor's Remorse" airs Sundays on STARZ.

 

I had so much fun sitting down and chatting with @theybf_daily yesterday!! Head over to their website to listen to our chat on everything from my time at The Juilliard School, online dating, #SurvivorsRemorse Season 4 premiere on August 20th on @STARZ, and MUCH MORE!!

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Swipe through Teyonah's most bomb looks in the gallery below!

Photos: Instagram/Getty

Celebrities are still coughing up money, passing out essentials, helping raise funds and more. Find out how King Keraun, Ashanti, Beyonce and the Dallas Cowboys are pitching in inside…

Social media superstar King Keraun is a Houston native, so he’s getting his hands dirty to help his fellow Houston natives who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. The “Insecure” star isn’t waiting for the Red Cross to help his people. He has formed his own “Red Cross” to help out folks in need.

King Keraun is loading up trucks with supplies, going door-to-door handing out water, food, toiletries, clothes, and even feminine products!

Yes, he’s thinking about the queens in distress too:

 

We got u ladies its curfew so we had to take it in , but tomorrow if your need of your feminine things I guess you that's what u call em hell I don't know but we got u none the less !! If the women in your resident are missing these essentials Dm me or hit @djmrrogers

A post shared by Mo City King (@kingkeraun) on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:52pm PDT

 

Day 5 continued: We at Lamar if you here come out Tj the parking lot we got water !! #weOurOwnRedCross

A post shared by Mo City King (@kingkeraun) on Aug 31, 2017 at 8:12pm PDT

 

BMT/PA/Orange county my plan is to spend the day collecting water ! Water ! And more water !!! And then in the AM we will ride out with 1000 cases to BMT PA and OrangeCounty . . . To all my donators we need more then adult clothes. We need toiletries , non perishable food , lots of water , hygiene !! Baby formal baby food baby clothes and shoes children's books that's what we need we are here now and if you on your way to the mail box please be sending these items ... address mobangmedia C/o king keraun 2646 s loop West suite 100 Houston Tx 77054 !! #weOurOwnRedCross

A post shared by Mo City King (@kingkeraun) on Sep 1, 2017 at 10:30am PDT

 

We are still accepting donations but the golden triangle needs water , so I need to get 1 thousand cases to them ! I thought to do it myself ,but so many people have asked to help and really wanna help there you go link in my bio ! BMT PA OC I'm pulling up at tomorrow ! #IllShowRedCrossHowItsDone #linkinmybio #weOurOwnRedCross

A post shared by Mo City King (@kingkeraun) on Sep 1, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT

THIS is how you get it done! 

R&B singer Ashanti linked up with Jennifer Lopez’s beau help raise donations on “Good Morning America.” Chick was personally answering the phone lines to take donations from fans.

After working, photogs cause the Braveheart singer kicked off her shoes and slipped on some slippers to trek through NYC.

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Beyonce has set up a page on her website for her fans to donate money to help with her grassroots relief efforts. H-Town's naitve daughter and her BeyGOOD team will head to Houston to bring aid to those in the area. They’re teaming up with Bread of Life, Greater Houston Community Foundation and Texas Southern University.

BeyGOOD is asking for donations that include wheelchairs, feminine products, baby products, cots, blankets, pillows and more. Donations will help in long-term revitalization and aid in purchasing immediate needs.

Send your donations here.

 

The 1million dollar donation phone call from jerry ..what a blessing @dallascowboys @salarmydfw

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The Dallas Cowboys were supposed to hit the field against the Houston Texans for a preseason game, but it was canceled due to Hurricane Harvey. Instead of taking a day off, the Cowboys players organized at AT&T Stadium on Thursday for a good cause.

The Cowboys players hosted a telethon to raise money for the Salvation Army to help hurricane victims. They also donated apparel. Fans who called in had the chance to chat with Dak Prescott, Dez Bryant and several other players, coaches and executives.

During the telethon, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called up Dez Bryant and he donated $1million to help. Peep the clip above.

Nice!

Miami rapper Zoey Dollaz, who's on Future's Freebandz label, teamed up with LRG clothing to donate $250K worth of clothes to victims in need. And he's also putting in physical labor time too:

 

Just blessed to be able to give any back period! #HelpHouston #hurricaneharvey @lrgclothing

A post shared by Zoey Dollaz (@zoeydollaz) on Aug 31, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT

 

Krazy thing about it I've never had a job in my life probably 1 job the most lol but I found my self in a warehouse for over 5 hours loading and unloading trucks filled with supplies and donations for the ppl that affected by #hurricaneharvey no complaints no second thoughts got in there and got down with my brothers @cheeksbossman_gemg @blackjew_benji @traeabn @loveadri_

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And H-Town native LeToya Luckett spoke up today about the spirit of her city, and how to help:

 

WE ARE #HoustonStrong As you know in 48 hours life changed for 5 million Houstonians when unrelenting rain from Hurricane Harvey poured like bottomless buckets on Houston, Texas. The subsequent floods caused the evacuations of thousands who are now struggling to regain normalcy. For 25 years the Bread of Life, Inc. has offered services to people who have become homeless for a variety of reasons. Now like never before we need your help in assisting families recover from the devastating floods. Thank you again for your support. Pastor Rudy Rasmus Bread of Life Inc. 1703 Gray Street Houston, Texas 77003 http://www.breadoflifeinc.org/donate/ Several additional ways to give: 1. Shipping address for supplies (no clothing) 2019 Crawford @Gray Houston TX 77002 2. Give via donation page www.breadoflifeinc.org 3. Purchase via Amazon Use the Bread of Life Inc - Houston smile account And ship free 4. Send gift cards to Bread of Life Inc. Same address 5. Volunteer opportunities at the church - donation days to be established Call Thelma Tripplet 832-530-8163 to help. #hurricaneharvey #HoustonStrong

A post shared by LeToya Luckett (@letoyaluckett) on Sep 1, 2017 at 6:12pm PDT

Everyone, not just celebs, can pitch in too. #HoustonStrong

Photos: King Keraun's IG Splash

Cardi B. has been making all the money moves lately.  And even Beyoncé is taking notice.  Get into her total takeover of Made In America fest yesterday inside...

Philly may have been deluged in rain, but that didn't stop the crowd from making bloody moves over to the Liberty Stage at Budweiser's Made In America fest yesterday.

Beyoncé was front and center at her husband's festival, and trekked her dripping-in-Gucci thickness vibes over to meet Cardi.  Y'all know Bey loves a ratchet princess.  And so do we:

This whole all-over-the-place outfit is causing convulsions in our eyes, but we're here for it.  You'll see Bey's  jacket on the runway for Gucci's Cruise '18 collection, which is an homage to legendary tailor Dapper Don.

Cardi was spotted chillin' with Queen Bey and her mom Tina Lawson too:

 

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#CardiB and #TinaKnowles linked up backstage before Cardi's performance. Who knew Mama Tina was about that #BodakYellow?! #BMIA #MadeInAmerica

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And the level of litty the Bronx rapper had the crowd on...see for yourselves:

By the way, congrats to her on nabbing her first gold plaque for "Bodak Yellow."  Get it Cardi!

BONUS: Recently, Cardi popped up in New Orleans with rapper G-Eazy to surprise fans at The Blue Nile with a performance alongside Halsey. She announced she's appearing on his upcoming album.

Photos: Getty/Instagram

It was a family reunion right before the weekend, of the ATL kind.  An update on ATL 2 inside...

They're baaack.

As the sequel to the blackbuster classic ATL gets written and produced, the stars who are set to reprise their roles linked up in L.A. this weekend.  And it's giving us the hint we need into what to expect.

T.I., Lauren London and the Haqq twins - Malikah and Khadijah Haqq - taped the Hip Hop Squares show a few nights ago.  Center square T.I. was there too, of course, and he snapped a selfie with Lauren teasing the upcoming movie:

 

Shad & New New #ATL2 #OTW

A post shared by TIP (@troubleman31) on Sep 1, 2017 at 2:20pm PDT

T.I. confirms the sequel is on the way.

 

Yin Yang in this thang. Ha @forevermalika

A post shared by Lauren London (@iamlaurenlondon) on Sep 2, 2017 at 6:28pm PDT

 

Earlier today @forevermalika

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The rumors and news about whether New New & Shad will officially reunite on screen have been all over the place, but it looks like we're already in the production phase of ATL 2. Here for it!

Photos: Instagram

Lil Wayne's health has taken a severe turn again, and he's been hospitalized in Chicago.  Full story inside...

Rapper Lil Wayne's history of epilepsy has come back to haunt him again.  The Young Money honcho pulled out of a gig after being hospitalized for multiple seizures in Chicago. 

TMZ reports:

Multiple sources tell us Wayne was hospitalized Sunday in Chicago after he was found unconscious in his hotel room at the Westin on Michigan Avenue after suffering at least one seizure.

He was rushed to Northwestern Memorial, where we're told he suffered yet another seizure. Our sources say his team tried to have him discharged late Sunday afternoon so he could make it to his Vegas show.

Hours later, Lil Wayne's team confirmed he had been hospitalized for seizures and his Sunday night gig at Drais Beach Club in Vegas was cancelled:

However, doctors advised against the discharge, saying he should be grounded for a few days. Wayne has suffered seizures while flying before, and the doctors felt it was too risky. He very well may still be at the hospital.

A rep for Wayne confirms he suffered multiple seizures and his Vegas show has been canceled. We're told he's currently resting.

Wayne's daughter and ex-wife Toya Wright and Reginae Carter have been mum about his status.  And hopefully in this case, no news is good news.

They spent the last few days celebrating LudaDay Weekend and a friend's birthday party:

 

youth empowerment brunch with these beautiful ladies.

The 2017-18 season of college football kicked off with a BANG. And we’ve got the top 3 moments that has everyone talking this morning. More inside…

If you were watching football over the weekend, you probably screaming and re-securing your wig like the rest of us!  Wild, wild moments tha sports fans love (and hate).

Howard University offered up a major upset during their matchup against UNLV on Saturday.

Lead by Cam Newton’s younger brother Caylin Newton, Howard served up the biggest upset in college football history based on point spread during the season opener. The 45-point underdogs cranked out a win, 43-40.  One time for the HBCUs!

QB Caylin Newton did numbers during the season opener, raking up 330 total yards and scored three touchdowns in the game. We’re sure his brother Cam Newton is proud to hear this news.

#ICYMI: Our Howard Football Team had a dynamic win against @unlvfootball last night. Congratulations @HUBisonSports#MissionPossiblepic.twitter.com/P7uvB19cO2

— Howard University (@HowardU) September 3, 2017

Congrats to Howard! We’re sure we’ll be hearing more about Caylin making history as the season continues.

In other college football news...

A member on the Texas A&M Board wants head coach Kevin Sumlin, the first black head coach the school has ever had and the first black head coach at a major Texas college football program, to be FIRED.  But before you raise that eyebrow, the Board member may have a point after last night's foolishness.

The season opener for A&M was a disaster to say the least. By the third quarter, "underdog" TAMU was up 44-10 against UCLA, but that huge spread went out of the window by the end of the game. Per usual for the Aggies it seems. UCLA was able to come back from the 34-point collapse with their biggest comeback in their campus history, 45-44. Major upset.

Now, Texas A&M regent Tony Buzbee is calling out head coach Kevin Sumlin -- who has a six-year, $30 million contract with the school -- on his coaching abilities. He wants him out…STAT!

Buzbee wrote:

Yikes!

Meanwhile, Coach Sumlin is being dragged on Twitter:

Sumlin has got to go... #firesumlin

— Tony Buzbee (@TonyBuzbee) September 4, 2017

You can't fall apart at the end of the season if you fall apart in the first game #FireSumlinpic.twitter.com/8kYDd8Euc0

— Travis Mueller (@TravisMueller18) September 4, 2017

#KevinSumlin When he gets back to Texas. pic.twitter.com/IJdMckHpoE

— Thomas (TomTom)Scott (@tomtomtheman93) September 4, 2017

Somebody getting fired tomorrow on their off day. Lol #kevinsumlin

— SGM (@bamabelle2k9) September 4, 2017

I have a thousand dollars to start the Go Fund Me page to cover the buyout of #KevinSumlin who's kicking in? #texasam#AggieFootball#Aggies

— Gay Guy Sports (@GayGuySports) September 4, 2017

Goodbye #KevinSumlin.#TexasAM#UCLAvsTAMUpic.twitter.com/a4Jtx0dxxj

— Nichole (Nikki) (@SkepticNikki) September 4, 2017

Damn son.

In happier news...

As of yesterday, the Miami defender who most recently forced a turnover gets to wear The Turnover Chain. https://t.co/n5jdtLv1qgpic.twitter.com/on17MXym0E

— Connor Tapp (@MeetMeAtTapps) September 3, 2017

Motivation!

Miami Hurricanes have created their own incentive when players force turnovers: The invention of the Turnover Chain.  Leave it to the U to break something like this out.

Hurricanes’ defensive coordinator Manny Diaz reportedly introduced the “turnover chain” to the team before they hit the field against Bethune-Cookman. The Cuban link chain is chunky, gold and true to Miami’s style.  Some folks are dragging them for it calling it slave-like hood antics, some are all about it.

“He told us this morning about the turnover chain,” linebacker Shaquille Quartermansaid after the Hurricanes defeated the Wildcats, 41-13.“It goes to whoever gets the turnover. You get to rock that huge Miami-style chain… it was just another incentive.”

Sophomore corner Malek Young intercepted a pass and was the first to rock it during the fourth quarter of the game (above).

Thoughts?

Photos: Getty/AP

The YBF Kiddies are growing up! 50 Cent’s son Sire Jackson just turned 5 and Monica’s daughter Laiyah Brown just turned 4. Get intot heir super cute celebrations inside...

Birthday fun!

50 Cent and Daphne Joy reunited to celebrate their son Sire Jackson’s 5th birthday. Time is flying.

The “Power” star and vixen threw their son a birthday bash at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California inviting their family and friends to celebrate. When Love Kills actor Lance Gross brought his wife Rebecca Jefferson and their daughter Berkeley Brynn Gross to make a splash with Sire.

Aww!

Sire looking like his father's twin.

Fif even joined in on the water fun:

 

A little water gun action, lol

A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Sep 2, 2017 at 5:12pm PDT

Cute. 

Another YBF kiddie celebrating a birthday....

 

#FinallyFour I've been counting down the days with Momma & Daddy... it's here!! Frozen boots, big Brothers & all are packed for our family adventure !! #LaiyahsFrozenFour

A post shared by Laiyah Shannon Brown (@laiyahshannon) on Sep 2, 2017 at 11:18pm PDT

Of course, her big brothers Rocko and Romelo were with her to celebrate. 

On Instagram, Mo captioned, "Laiyah , no matter the roads you travel... You will never travel them alone!!! Rodney is the quiet storm but is never quiet when it comes to you.. Romelo literally walked up to SB & I and asked for you, now he's asking for us to have someone else to play with you LOL.. Anytime you call either of them, they move for you!! That's what brothers do for an awesome sister like you! #FinallyFour #LaiyahsFrozenFour"

Adorbs.  Vanessa Bryant and more also wished the kiddie a happy birthday on the way to her party.

Peep a clip of Laiyah being surprised with her "Frozen" boots:

 

Top of the Morning surprises .... It's Almost your birthday @laiyahshannon ... I bought these yesterday & don't know if @sophiawebster intended these to become the "Frozen Boot" but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!! #LaiyahsFrozenFour #TimeToGetOurHairWhipped & #ILoveBlanketsKeepThemEverywhere #SheTyeDyedHerOwnShirt LOL #VirgoBaby

A post shared by Monica Brown (@monicabrown) on Sep 2, 2017 at 12:55pm PDT

Happy Birthday YBF Kiddies!

Photos: 50's IG/Daphne's IG/Monica's IG