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Tina Campbell Postpones Tour For Lack Of ‘Support’ Following Trump Fiasco + Chrisette Michele Tries To Grab Her Black Card Back With New Song

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Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell has postponed her tour due to lack of “support” following her Trump backing. Meanwhile, Chrisette Michele is tapping back into her roots with a super black new single. More inside…

My, how the cookie crumbles.

Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell has postponed her upcoming tour until next year. Why, you ask? Well, she claims it’s due to lack of “support.” As for why her ticket sales aren’t up to par, we believe it MIGHT have something to do with her endorsing and voting for Sargeant Orange.

The Mary Mary singer took to her Instagram page to make the announcement writing, "We are grateful for those who were planning to attend but our overall ticket sales haven’t shown that we have the support that we need to continue to tour at this time. We’re convinced that that many more would love the opportunity to attend this praise filled, faith filled, entertaining, worship experience.”

Check it:

 

Those"give Trump a chance" and "I voted for Trump because his religious beliefs align with mine" comments are hurting those pockets.

In music news...

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It seems Chrisette Michele is looking to redeem herself after performing for Trump’s inauguration.

The curly, soulful songstress totally flips the script with her new track “Strong Black Woman,” a song about empowering black women.

“It’s an exciting and challenging time to be a creative,” Chrisette told Billboard,“because it’s important to not be afraid to talk about what’s happening, to talk about being woke vs. being authentic. I just wanted to write a song in which I’m simply celebrating being strong at a time like this. The truth is that if we don’t lift each other up, nobody else will.”

To celebrate her new track, she posted up several Instagram tributes to strong, black women. Below are a few:

 

 

 

 

 

 

"If" was my introduction at a Long Island dance school. I'd done the "Velvet Rope" hair after learning every word, studying & impersonating your sensual vibrato and sweet tonality. My favorite album of all time. Janet Jackson, my super star musical hero. You let me get away without judgement for my "different". You embraced my generation and the generation before in your "Free Zone". Coy and sexual for girls like me who love, love and despise hate. Women's empowerment. Freedom of ideas. Self acceptance and self love. Your music, your being, is my therapy. I'm so grateful for your honesty and intentional marks on history. Classic, present, teacher, creator, movement. I adore you confident and #StrongBlackWoman.

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Take a listen to the track below:

Ok gurl, we see you.

Y'all forgive her?

Photos: Tina's IG/Chrisette's IG


R. Kelly's Ex-Girlfriend Exposes Physical Abuse, Sexual Coercion & Emotional Manipulation During Two-Year Relationship

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A former girlfriend of R. Kelly’s has come forward and is detailing her relationship with the singer. She’s singing the same tune as the rest of the women who were apart of his “harem.” More inside…

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Same story, different girl.  Well, this time it's a fully grown woman who had a child previous to her meeting R. Kelly.

A woman who claims to have been in a relationship with R. Kelly is speaking out about their unconventional relationship. And, her account sounds a lot like the other women who have come forth to dish on what it was like to be a live-in girlfriend of the singing sensation.

Kitti Jones opens up to Rolling Stone in an extensive exposé about her two-year relationship with the Grammy Award winning singer. She recounts all of the alleged physical abuse, sexual coercion and emotional manipulation R. Kelly used to get her to do exactly what he wanted her to do.

Kitti left her job as an on-air DJ in Dallas to move in with Kelly in Chicago in November 2011. He told her he would double her pay is she moved in with him, so she did. In the beginning, she thought she was in a monogamous relationship with Kelly, but she soon learned that was not the case. She later found out she was living in a house with two of his other girlfriends.

She said he used starvation as a form of punishment and he would become abusive at times if she disobeyed him.

"If you disclose your relationship with him [to another woman] – how long you've known him or whatever – you can get beat," Jones claims. "He doesn't want in any way for one girl to feel more like, 'Oh, we're closer than you guys.' Even though we knew deep down we're all living there, we didn't address it."

Any man that came around (like Kelly’s employees), she was forbidden to speak to them.

"You can't say no because you're going to get punished," she says. "You just become numb to what's happening. It's so traumatic the things that he makes you do to other people and to him."

She said he would make her have sex with his other girlfriends whenever he demanded.

"He told me, 'I raised her. I've trained this bitch. This is my pet,'" she explained. "He videotapes everything that he does, and sometimes he'll just make you watch what he's done to other girls or girls that he had be together," she added. "He would masturbate to that and then have you give him oral sex while he's watching what he did with somebody else on his iPad."

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Kitti (above, acting in a skit during his 2012 "Single Ladies" tour) recounted one time when he urinated on one of the girls while they all were having sex:

In one particularly graphic example, Jones claims she witnessed Kelly urinating on two women while she and the women were in the middle of a sex act with the singer. "It was just a game for him," she says. "He just went back and forth [on them] when he was peeing and told [another girlfriend] to clean it up afterwards. That was the worst that I've ever seen."

There was another time she said he beat her after she saw the video at the heart of his child-pornography trial for the first time and she asked him about it.

"He said, 'Bitch, don't you ever fucking accuse me of something like that,'"Kitti said. "He never had spoken to me like that before."

"He just turned into a monster. I blamed myself 'cause I was like, 'Maybe I shouldn't've said anything.'" As they drove home, Jones says she repeatedly apologized while Kelly kicked her multiple times and delivered a series of open-handed slaps to her face. "I was putting my hand over my face and telling him I was sorry. He would start kicking me, telling me I was a stupid bitch [and] don't ever get in his business." The next day, Jones said, the couple went shopping and neither spoke about the incident.

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Finally, Kitti (pictured above in 2011 on the left and 2013 on the right) got fed up and decided she was going to leave in September 2013, telling Kelly that she wanted to visit Dallas to take her son shopping for school supplies.

"I was fed up with just everything," she said. "F*ck what people are gonna think. You need to take your ass home."

She left her possessions in Chicago, flew to Dallas with two suitcases and never returned. "She had to be careful as to what she was packing," Howard says. "Nothing that had heels or club clothing. She just had to have her sweats and T-shirts."

Damn.

Even still, Kelly is denying all allegations made towards him.

Rolling Stone reports:

When Rolling Stone provided to Kelly a detailed list of allegations Jones made against him, Kelly categorically denied them. "Mr. Kelly is aware of the repeated and now evolving claims of [Ms. Jones]," Kelly's representative wrote in a statement. "It is unfortunate that Ms. Jones, after public statements to the contrary, is now attempting to portray a relationship history with Mr. Kelly as anything other than consensual involvement between two adults. As stated previously, Mr. Kelly does not control the decision-making or force the actions of any other human being, including Ms. Jones, by her own admission. Any claim of wrongdoing of any kind or of mistreatment of any woman by him is false, ill-motived and defamatory."

You can read the full exposé here.

Does her story surprise you?

Photos: Kitti/Getty via Rolling Stone

Mary J. Blige Honored At Gala After Kendu Isaacs Reveals Why She Should Pay MORE Spousal Support + Naomi Campbell, Mariah & More Party It Up

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Mary J. Blige was honored at the HSA Masquerade Ball following her estranged husband Kendu Isaacs revealing why Mary should pay more spousal support. Get those deets, plus peep flicks of Naomi Campbell, Mariah Carey and more living it up inside…

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Mary J. Blige may be going through a nasty divorce from her estranged husband Kendu Isaacs, but she still has a few reasons to smile.

The R&B songstress was honored by her peers at the Harlem School of the Arts annual Masquerade Ball held at The Plaza Hotel in NYC recently.

The Harlem School of the Arts enriches the lives of young people and their families through world-class training in and exposure to the arts. Funds raised at the event help to provide scholarships to young people of all backgrounds and pre-professional training in the arts. Mary was honored alongside Ray Chew, Renee Elise Goldsberry & Debra L. Lee.

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Power 105 personality (and Mary's good friend) Angie Martinez presented her with the honor and "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin was the evening's host. 

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While the Strength of a Woman singer was all smiles at the event, there’s drama still brewing in her life. Her estranged husband Kendu Isaacs is looking to increase his temporary spousal support payments. Yes, true f*** boi material.

The Blast reports:

According to documents obtained by The Blast, Isaacs says he has been unemployed since the divorce case was filed, and claims Blige is trashing him in the press, hindering his ability to get a job.

He points out the singer has released two songs, “Love Yourself” and “Set Me Free” which he says are now known as her “divorce songs.” He says Blige has seen a surge in success as a result of the breakup.

Meanwhile, Isaacs says since leaving the $8 million he shared with Blige, he’s shacking up in a 1,400 sq. ft. apartment in Los Angeles. He says he needs more money from Blige just to survive.

He’s apparently done the math too … he’s asking for $65,000 per month, which he says should be a drop in the bucket for Blige, who he claims has $275,476 per month available for support payments.

THIS guy….

She's already paying him $30K/month in temporary spousal support.

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Rap icons MC Lyte and Doug E Fresh came out to support

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Alexander Smalls and actor Leon Robinson were in the mix with a guest.

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DJ D-Nice was on the 1s and 2s.

On the carpet...

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46 and o'so FAB! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul slayed this Yousef Aljasmi number.

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Mary shared a moment with fellow honoree Renee Elise Goldsberry and then snapped it up with some of the HSA students: 

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Below are more carpet flicks from MC Lyte, Alfree Woodard, Yandy Smith, and Vashtie Kola:

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Congrats Mary! 

At another event...

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When a legendary singer and model link up!

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Mariah Carey and Naomi Campbell joined forces for a fun night out at the 2nd annual WWD Honors held at The Pierre in New York City to celebrate famed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (below) and more.

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Yep, MiMi (rocking a Yousef Aljasmi) and her beau Bryan Tanaka are still going strong.

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Mariah's ex-billionarie beau James Packer spoke out recently saying his relationship with MiMi was a "mistake." Catch up HERE.

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The Grammy Award winner also hit the stage to flex her vocals during the event.

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And Naomi was on full Karl stan mode: 

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Ha!

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Supermodel Joan Smalls linked up with her model friends Gigi and Bella Hadid along with momager Kris Jenner.

 

 

Photos: Getty/Clint Spaulding/WWD or Patrick MacLeod/WWD

Ne-Yo & Wife Crystal Smith Are Expecting Baby #2, And The Fans Are Going Off!

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New Baby Alert! Ne-Yo and Crystal Smith just made a big baby announcement, and you would think their fans would be here for it...

...And baby makes 4! Singer Ne-Yo and his singer and "Platinum Life" wife Crystal Smith are pregnant with their second child together.

The couple, who wed February 2016, made almost matching announcements on social media on Tuesday with the big news. 

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The singing duo already has 1-and-a-half year old Schaffer Jr.  And seem super excited to welcome the next one:

  

Ne-Yo gushed about his latest seed saying:

 

!!!! @itscrystalsmith #PrettyPreggoLady

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The newest baby won't only be joining big brother Schaffer Jr., but he's joining his older twin siblings as well. Ne-Yo shares 6-year-olds Madilyn & Mason with his ex Monyetta Shaw. Despite their rocky past, Monyetta offered up a sweet congrats to the couple:

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But not everybody is here for the news. 

A couple of years ago, Monyetta revealed on a reality show that Ne-Yo asked her to tie her tubes and said he would get a vasectomy.  Apparently, they made a pact to do these procedures together since they planned on staying together.  Monyetta went through with her end of it, and Ne-Yo didn't.  Ne-Yo moved on with Crystal, who was an artist he was mentoring, and Monyetta felt like she was basically played and now possibly can't have children with anyone else.

While many comments on the couples' social media accounts are congratulatory, there's some shade-filled ones too:

"Not your first children mother since you told her to tie her tubes."

"I feel bad for the ex. Yeah the ex may be good now and that may all be on good terms...but it's still messed up that she can't have more kids but he can."

"But made your ex wife tie her tubes .. you sick bastard gay ass."

"This from the man who told his ex-fiance he didn't want anymore kids and they decided TOGETHER that she should get her tubes tied. Then you leave her and marry the next chick and have 1.5 kids with her. Meanwhile your ex can't have more kids if she wants to. Boy bye"

Sheesh.  Folks sound more mad than Monyetta...

 

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Tamar Braxton Says Divorce Is 'Difficult Decision,' 'Tamar & Vince' Sneak Peek Shows Couple At Each Other's NECKS

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Tamar Braxton is speaking out about her decision to file for divorce, and a new sneak peek of "Tamar & Vince" shines some light on what went wrong...

Yesterday's doozy of a divorce story took some folks by surprise.  Yeah, Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert bicker like an 80-year-old couple who wants to smother each other in their sleep.  But some folks didn't think they'd actually split.

Tamar spoke out through her rep about her decision to file saying:

“At this time we can confirm Ms. Braxton has made an extremely difficult decision and has filed for divorce from Vincent Herbert,” her rep tells PEOPLE in a statement.

“Collectively, their son Logan and his well-being during this extremely unfortunate process is most important. We ask that everyone respects her privacy during this incredibly difficult time. She appreciates everyone’s love and prayers.”

Now, we're seeing what led up to the divorce play out in the upcoming season of "Tamar & Vince."  Yeah, convenient timing.

A sneak peek shows their ongoing fight about Tamar wanting to manage herself, and Vince calling her hard to manage.  He even said he thinks she's going through a midlife crisis.

 

Season 5 premieres November 9th at 9/8C!

STRIPPER LIVES MATTER: Exotic Dancers Go On Strike In NYC

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Strippers in NYC are pissed that bartenders are getting special treatment in the club that results in the strippers making less coinage. Sip the tea inside…

The strippers and bartenders are at war in NYC! Yes, this is real. Play with a chick's coin, she's coming for that ass.

Several popular strippers in NYC have gone on strike and they don’t plan on getting back on the pole until the clubs CHECK the bartenders.

So what’s the issue?

Well, the strippers are upset that the bartenders are damn near doing their job when it comes to shaking their a**, but are quick to degrade strippers. The strippers feel like the club owners are letting bartenders do whatever they want which results in the bartenders making more money than the actual strippers. The strippers claim bartenders - who don't have to pay house fees or for multiple outfits like strippers do - have gone as far as dancing on the side of the stage to collect coins THEY were supposed to scoop up.

 

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Dancer Gizelle Marie has opened up dialogue among herself, fellow strippers and bartenders. Check out some of the commentary below:

 

 

 

 

 

Who ever wants to support this is bigger than just us!!! SWIPE LEFT!!!

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We've reached out to Gizelle about all of this, but no word back from her yet.

Another dancer, DesMonique, is also speaking out on the injustice (swipe left):

 

There is a "stripper" strike( I hate using that word for myself anyway. But there was a big debate and a lot of low blow jabs thrown at strippers, bartenders, club owners and promoters. MORAL OF MY STORY IS THIS. I'm a #feminist at heart. Instead of tearing each other Down is as "strippers bartenders even models who men drool , want, trick on , etc we have to come together in these misogynistic industries ran SOLELY BY MEN.and take back control over how we are treated, viewed, promoted etc. IT's sad that men sit here n laugh at the environment they created to tear us down by putting us against one another. It's sad that feeding the internet with nothing but tits ass and hey come get a drink by this half naked bitch Is acceptable ! There was a time where Stripclubs were not heavily promoted. men didn't bring women on dates to the strip club. Men didn't talk about it because it was the one place they were sold a fantasy. They could get away from the headaches of their job , women and life all together. They could walk in the club and we were in control of their pockets and their egos. As where now Stripclubs in NYC are the new regular club. MEn got tired of sizing other men up at regular clubs surrounded by airhead bitches in tight dresses that don't know how to have a good time! Men come in and expect us to kiss their ass if they have a few bottles or a stack of ones in front of them. The game is fucked up. And not never in all my years of "trapping" will I ever let a man that comes in the Stripclubs for selfish gains dictate my value or worth. AS A MAN you are to come to the strip club KNOWING WHAT YOU WILLING TO SPEND. The only decision u have to figure out is WHO YOU WILL DECIDE TO SPEND IT ON. Have a type! Know what you fucking like! Turn up not because the nigga across from you is but because you are enjoying and doing you! I'm here to supply a service that is ARTISTIC AND SEDUCTIVE. I'm here for u to sit at the bar and tip me because your lady at home can't do what I do or look as good doing it. NEVER BE MISTAKEN.

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Tonight, the ladies will meet up to organize their strike and come up with ways to have their demands met. 

Listen, everybody's got a lane in every business.  Folks, including strip club bartenders, gotta stick to theirs.

What do you think about the #StripperStrike? Do they have a point?

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Karrueche & Tiny Harris Get Flirtatious On The Club Scene In ATL + Jada Pinkett Smith Dines With Family + Kelly Rowland & Meagan Good Out & About

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Karrueche and Tiny Harris had some fun in Atlanta during the Homecoming festivities. Meanwhile, Jada Pinkett Smith jetted from ATL to the west coast for dinner with her family. Kelly Rowland and Meagan Good were also spotted out in L.A. Flicks inside…

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Atlanta was super LIT over the weekend as several HBCUs celebrated Homecoming, including Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta.

“Claws” star Karrueche and XSCAPE singer Tiny Harris linked up at the club to party it up on the Homecoming afterparty scene.

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Kae has been making moves in recent weeks. After hitting up Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir's wedding, she was spotted flossing her bod in a sexy bathing suit on the beach in Miami.

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We see red over-the-knee boots are the current trend. Kelly Rowland rocked a pair at the InStyle Awards.

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Next month, Tiny will be hitting the road with her XSCAPE sisters next month.

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Kae posted this group photo on Instagram and captioned, "Absolute pleasure meeting Mrs. Pamela Champion and her anti-bullying foundation 'Be A Champion.'"

On the west coast...

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After being honored at Morehouse College over the weekend, Jada Pinkett Smith jetted to Malibu to have dinner with her family at NoBu. The hot mom rolled up on the scene in an oversized purple shirt and pink thigh-high boots.

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Before she made it to the west coast...

 

The Girls Trip actress linked up with "Claws" actress Karrueche and Girls Trip producer Will Packer to speak at the 'Careers In Entertainment' held at Morehouse College over the weekend.

 

Back on the west coast...

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Can we all look this stylish in something so laid back?

Kelly Rowland was spotted out and about in L.A. running errands like us normal folks.

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We're not exactly sure what she was up to, but we can't wait for "The Voice Australia" judgeto release some new music! She hinted at new music in the past and we're just patiently waiting to hear it.

Also in L.A.:

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Meagan Good left her husband DeVon Franklin behind this time for a night out on the town. The YBF actress, who's gearing up for her Foxy Brown role, wwas spotted leaving Catch restaurant with friends.

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We can't wait to see her in Foxy Brown. And if you didn't know, her husband is signed on to the project to produce. #RelationshipGoals

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Peter Gunz Tells Amina To Share The Blame In Sharing His Community D With Tara

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As if Peter Gunz's community D slangin' self couldn't get anymore WTF-worthy, he's now telling his wife Amina Buddafly she needs to take some of the blame for his love triangle with Tara. Does he have a point?  Get our exclusive sneak peek inside...

"Love & Hip Hop" couple Peter Gunz and Amina are still trying to work out their relationship that was doomed from the start.  The couple, who share a child together, did an exercise on tomorrow night's episode of "Marriage Boot Camp" where they discuss their balls of issues.  Amina threw him the infidelity ball -- of course -- and Peter proceeded to tell her she should at least take 5% of the blame.  Why?  Because she knew about his relationship and cheating with Tara before they even got married.

Amina swore he told her it would end once they got married, apparently because a piece of paper magically cures one of their cheating ways. 

Other couples even agree that Amina knew what she was signing up for with Peter's ex still in his life.

Plus, drama ignites when Amina starts to realize she’s in a lose-lose situation with Peter. By the way, Peter continues to sneak behind Amina’s back to talk to Tara even while on this show.  Of course.

 

 

New episodes of "Marriage Boot Camp," Fridays at 9/8C!


Rio Weddings Are LIT: Diddy & Cassie Are In The Mood For Love + Chris Rock & Megalyn Echikunwoke Get Cutesy On Balcony

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It was a total love fest as Diddy& Cassie and Chris Rock& Megalyn Echikunwoke jetted to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate friends renewing their vows. Flicks inside...

 

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Love was all in the air as couples jetted to Rio de Janeiro for the star-studded vow renewal of Guy Oseary and Michelle Alves. The couple reportedly rented out the entire Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro for the special occasion.

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Hip Hop mogul Diddy and his girlfriend Cassie were all wrapped up in love during the wedding festivities. After the vow renewal, guests were shuttled to the reception that was held outside. And as you can see, Diddy and Cassie couldn’t stop smiling as they made their way there.

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Cassie flossed in a floral Dsquared look, while Diddy kept it fresh in Tom Ford.

 

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Another YBF couple at the ceremony...

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Yep, Chris Rock and his actress girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke are still going strong. The couple snapped pics on the balcony of their hotel before they made their way to the wedding festivities.

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We hear plenty of celebs were there to party it up at the $250K reception. Must be nice...

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Jeremy Meeks Introduces Son To Girlfriend Chloe Green On Shopping Trip + Wife Cries It Out Then Gets Set Up On Blind Date With Athlete

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#PrisonBae Jeremy Meeks has taken his relationship to Topshop heiress Chloe Green to the next level, introducing her to his son. Meanwhile, his estranged wife Melissa Meeks is back on the market and she’s ready to mingle. Everything inside…

Things must be getting serious between #PrisonBae Jeremy Meeks and Topshop heiress Chloe Green.

After their relationship went public following loved up flicks on BAEcay in July, the married former felon and retail princess are still going strong. So strong, that Jeremy has introduced his 7-year-old son Jeremy Jr. (whom he shares with estranged wife Melissa Meeks) to his new girlfriend.

The couple was spotted strolling through Beverly Hills leaving the James Perse store.

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The new couple attended the 2017 Princess Grace Awards Gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and they were on their usual coupledom steez.

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We guess....

Meanwhile, Jeremy's estranged wife Melissa Meeks is trying to get her life back after it was flipped upside down. You'll recall, she learned about Jeremy's new relationship online just like the rest of us. Yeah, he didn't even have the decency to tell her before the pictures were plastered all over the Internet.

However, she's picking up the pieces. And the way she's doing that is by getting a makeover and going out on her first date in 9 years. She linked up with Inside Edition who went with her when she upgraded her boobs to a D cup, got a nose job and whiten her teeth. The mom-of-three is also considering getting a Brazilian butt lift by Dr. Miami.

Girl, all the plastic surgery in the world isn't going to bring that man back.  Unless your surgeon infuses your butt with dollars.

Hoping back on the dating scene, she also went on a romantic date with a black athlete in Paris that was set up by production. While she said she's not completely over her ex, she's getting there.

“It’s (Her heart's) still broken but it's mending,” she explained. “It is definitely getting there.”

Peep the clips above and below to see how she transformed and how her first date went.

Tyrese Checked Into Hospital For Alleged Chest Pains, Slid Out To Celebrate Wife's Birthday - EVERYTHING You Need To Know From His Week Long Custody Saga

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Yo, this Tyrese saga has us tired af on a Friday.  This man created an entire soap opera by himself in one week's time.  Everything you need to know about the custody, legal and Instagram drama of your fave IG drama king inside....

So Tyrese checked himself into the hospital yesterday for alleged chest pains, anxiety and dehydration.  He looked quite down in the dumps, which has been his usual steez on the Gram lately. 

He's been vocal about how hurt he is by not only his Fast & The Furious franchise co-star The Rock for getting his own spinoff, but his ex and child's mother who has been dragging him over custody and alleged abuse issues.

After Norma Gibson filed papers to get a permanent restraining order against Tyrese for allegedly beating their 10-year-old daughter Shayla, Ty has been on a mission to get sympathy from the masses.  Or something.

Last night, he was seen leaving Cedars-Sanai hospital. He apparently had a rough day in court earlier battling his ex-wife and it took a toll on him. So he checked into the hospital and received fluids and care for dehydration and anxiety contributing to his chest pains. He actually said he wore all black to court because "it was a funeral for abuse allegations against him." No lie.

In addition, in court on Thursday, Norma accused him of spying on her and has made it known she's scared of him at times. She also previously said he suffers from bipolar disorder, all allegations Tyrese denies.

It must have been some quick treatment, because he checked right out of the hospital - wearing a sweatshirt that reads 'Shayla Rocks' - and hopped on a whole private jet with his wife Samantha Gibson.  Why?  Because it was her birthday.  Samantha posted about his birthday surprise saying:

 

 

Interestingly, Tyrese had just talked about how a banner he flew over Shayla's school to tell her how much he loves her was "too expensive" to make longer. By the way, that banner got him into even more ish this week.

 

#SwipeLeft I wanted the banner to be longer but it’s was too expensive this is what I really wanted it to say “In the end however way it looks, however way this all feels stay strong my little angel i taught you that this is all just a process of pain seeking happiness, whatever the outcome just know the courts and NO one will ever paint OUR picture NO MATTER WHAT DADDY STILL LOVES YOU SHAYLA”.... You guys are tuned in front row... You have a job to do and thats to stay in our business so..... Since I have your full attention....... Let’s open up this real dialogue I wanna put y’all up on game..... It’s very very important google and look at YouTube videos of something it’s called #ParentingAlianation and more importantly #ENMESHMENT hit me back...... Love always this is not our first beautiful dance.... and it won’t be the last..... it’s just a process that no one immune from...... #Activism #ProudFather #KnowYourRights #LoveToInspireFromMyLifeToYours #DaddyDaughterLove #ShesMyOneAndONLY just last year we was so cool..... Then I fell in love and I’m happily married....... Things change....

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Ty claims Norma is trying to alienate his daughter from him, so he's been unable to see her in a pretty long time. So he wanted Shayla to know he loves her, and flew a sign over her school earlier this week, just before she had to testify in court yesterday.

According to Norma Gibson‘s legal team, Tyrese hired the plane Monday to fly above a high-profile elementary school in Van Nuys, where Tyrese’s 10-year-old daughter Shayla attends.

The banner read: “NO MATTER WHAT, DADDY LOVES YOU SHAYLA.”

It backfired on him in court, though. Shayla was reportedly frightened by the whole ordeal.

Those involved in the case believe Tyrese was trying to influence his daughter before court.

Norma’s team says Tyrese also had deliveries sent to the school for Shayla: Balloons, flowers, teddy bear, fruit arrangement and a card. It got to be so much, we’re told the school did not even inform Shayla her father was sending them.

We’re told Shayla was “mortified” when she saw the plane’s message, and burst into tears. She ended up staying in the Principal’s office away from the other children and school officials did not allow other children to play outside while the plane was overhead.

Tyrese wrote multiple Instagram dissertations this week to describe what's going on, and to claim the powers that be simply want to make black fathers disappear. Here's a few of the ones he didn't delete (yet):

 

#SwipeLeft - My wife and daughter #MyQueenAndPrincessGibsons are always sitting on the front row of my life...... You have to walk in LOVE not fear, no one is immune to child custody cases and accusations, no one is immune to going through a divorce.... But most would thank GOD they don’t have to deal with it so publicly..... The ground under our feet is firm, strong and solid cause Gods truth will always reign in the end...... So I walk in and out of court with the 2 greatest gifts God has ever sent me...... My one and only Nanny Elva, since Shayla was a year 1/2 and my wife Samantha Gibson my strongest and greatest support ou are my heart and soul.... So strong and so having compassion towards your enemies..... Praying for them as you would pray for yourself is Agape love.......... When you move on and you’re happy...... Unexpected storms and accusations will start flying........ #HaveCompassionForYourEnemies #AgapeLove google #ParentingAlianation #ENMESHMENT LOOK up the videos now

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By the way, Black Ty, folks are only "in your private business" because you continue handing out ALL your business hourly like a professor handing out notes from a power point presentation. Keep it, and have a whole seat.

 

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Chris Brown Takes Over NYC With A Pop-Up Show, Pops Back About Bouncing On 'Breakfast Club' Interview, And Set To Drop 45-Song Album

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Power 105's "The Breakfast Club" called out Chris Brown after he was a no-show for an interview. And in true Breezy fashion, he responded. Find out what he said, plus check out the interview he DID do and more inside…

 

Chris Brown is in promo mode as he’s gearing up to drop a 45-track (yes, 45!) album titled, Heartbreak on a Full Moon. The new LP is set to drop Halloween (October 31st).

When Breezy gets ready to drop some new music, it’s almost tradition he stops by Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” to chop it up with his homies DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne tha God. What artist doesn’t stop by the most dangerous show on the radio? But, something happened where the “Loyal” singer wasn’t able to make the interview and it apparently put the hosts in their feelings.

Charlamagne even went as far as referencing Breezy possibly being on drugs (again) as the reason why he didn’t show up. Well, someone must have called Breezy up and told him the radio hosts were talking trash because he hopped on social media to explain why he didn’t show up and how he felt about what they said about him since he was a no-show.

Here’s what he said:

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So why not just have your manager tell them this?  Or did he?

After the ish hit the fan, Charlamagne came back to clarify the statements he made following Breezy not showing up. “No,” Charlamagne wrote on Instagram.“I called him out for looking like he’s on drugs in interviews. God Bless Him. Hope he’s OK.”

While Breezy didn't make it to "The Breakfast Club," he did sit down to talk to Power 105's Angie Martinez and HOT 97's Ebro and Nessa. He talked about his  documentary Welcome To My Life, if he's talked to Rihanna before releasing the documentary, his daughter Royalty, his evolution in music, his 45-track album supposedly releasing this month, and more. Peep the clips below:

Also, Chris hit the stage for a free pop-up show held at the Manhattan Center in NYC where he brought out Dave East, Fabolous and Yo Gotti.

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Peep clips from their performances below:

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$72M Beauty Mogul Rihanna Just Channeled Queen Nefertiti For VOGUE Arabia, And She's STUNNING

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It's a damn good week to be Rihanna. It's good to be a queen any day, but especially when you hit the $72 million sales mark just one month after the snatching the beauty industry's wig. Get into Queen Rih's latest accomplishments, plus her bomb VOGUE Arabia covers inside...

Rihanna's no stranger to the cover of VOGUE, but these Greg Kadel-shot VOGUE Arabia covers may be her most stunning ones yet.

The November 2017 cover girl is rocking Gucci threads paired with a custom Faeth Millinery-designed headpiece and gorgeous makeup (which looks like it's from her uber successful FENTY Beauty line) for the ethereal shots as she pays homage to Queen Nefertiti.

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It sounds like the issue was a doozy to pull off.  Editor Alexandria Gouveia said:

Take a Bow. Finally our @voguearabia November issue is complete. Never thought it was going to happen. Here’s the fierce Arabic cover.

Also, not everybody is here for a Bajan woman representing an Egyptian queen:

 

 

The Nefertiti theme came from Rihanna's love for one of Egypt's most beloved queens.

The mag says:

 

The singer’s reverence for the legendary Queen is unsurprising. Ruling in Ancient Egypt next to her husband Pharaoh Akhenaten almost 3,500 years ago, Nefertiti still reigns as one of the most beloved figures from the Middle East. Known for her unmatched beauty — Nefertiti means “the beautiful one has come” — the Ancient Egyptian queen, who had a very active role in the country’s political sphere, is the picture of women’s empowerment.

Rihanna's for sure earning the queen title in the beauty and fashion sectors. Her FENTYxPUMA line was just nominated for the Urban Luxe Brand Award at the British Fashion Council’s 2017 Fashion Awards.

 

The "Work" singer also just hit that $72M mark in sales with her holy grail cosmetics line Fenty Beauty.

We've said "Take all my money!" multiple times this last month while watching those products roll out, so it's no surprise there.

Following in the footsteps of Iman Cosmetics with the release of a WIDE range of foundations and other products that cater to dark skin tones, Rihanna brought more much needed diversity to the mainstream beauty forefront.

Using mainly social channels, events and word of mouth, Fenty Beauty brought in a reported $72 million after launching in September.  That's more than mainstay beauty brands like NYX, Benefit and Urban Decay.  In its debut social media marketing valuation, the brand was ranked third in terms of revenue, this according to BET.

Chick is nobody's Trophy Wife...even with that bomb ass highlighter.

 

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Tracee Ellis Ross & Teyana Taylor Sip Tea At CFDA Show + Maxwell Honored At MoCADA Masquerade Ball

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The YBF folks are sipping tea and dressing up for parties in L.A. Just a couple of our favorite things.

 

Go inside for flicks Tracee Ellis Ross, Teyana Taylor, Maxwell and more…

 

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Oh yes, the YBF stars know how to party various forms. Tea anyone?

“black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross hardly ever misses a fashion event, so it was no surprise seeing her at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Show and Tea event held at Chateau Marmont.

Blue was the hue Tracee opted to wear for the event. The EMMY nominated actress flossed in a Prabal Gurung dress paired with red pumps.

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Slay on.

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Teyana Taylor took a totally different route with her ensemble, sexing it up in a black patent leather Chromat dress with cut outs.

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YAS, Zendaya! Never disappoints.  One of the chic-est looks we've seen from her to date.

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"Orange Is The New Black" star Laverne Cox served up sexy teacher vibes in a Kate Spade ensemble.

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Laverne and Teyana were front row ready alongside designer Zac Posen.

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Singer Jhene Aiko popped up at the fashion event sans her boo Big Sean.

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Singer Justine Skye is still rocking her cropped coif. She snapped it up in a funky Baja East ensemble.

 

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"Empire" star/singer Serayah lit up the event in all yellow.

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And as you can see, it got hella real on the runway.

Fashion and fun.

Meanwhile, at another event...

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Maxwell was the man of the hour as the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) celebrated its 18th anniversary of serving the community through the arts with its 3rd annual MoCADA Masquerade Ball. The singing sensation was featured as this year’s honorary Gala Chair.

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The annual Spring Gala fundraiser is aligned around a capital campaign to raise monies for community programs and to continually fund the development of their new larger museum in Brooklyn. On the carpet, Maxwell linked up with the host Tai Beauchamp.

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The hostess with the mostest also caught up with Emil Wilbekin and Director of MoCADA James Bartlett on the carpet.

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Lionbabe was tapped to perform, so they posed it up on the carpet before hitting the stage.

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Swizz Beatz's ex Mashonda was all dressed up for occasion with her homie Legendary Damon...mask and all.

 

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REAL LIFE YBF: These Kids Just Dropped The Hottest Bars Of 2017

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A group of 6th graders just dropped the most fire bars of 2017. Somebody turn this into a Hip Hop Awards cypher, the kids need a new anthem (and rappers who don't mumble).

It's been proven music makes education more fun and definitely more impactful. And it takes a bomb teacher to take the time to incorporate it into their students' lives, in a way they can relate. Meet Terrance Sims, a 6th grade teacher in Wisconsin who moonlights as a photographer.

While he's on his grind in his professional life, he's clearly making sure his middle schoolers at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School are on their educational grind in the classroom.

Mr. Sims posted up his YBF students' first music video, and the lyrics are all about being kings and queens, grinding in school and focusing on college and beyond:

 

We.LIVE.

 

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It's been a while in the making. He showed how the students came up with their own bars in class over the last month:

 

We may have an anthem. This is just a sneak peek... #SimsStrong

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We comin'

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Just a sneak peek

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Just a little sneak peek of what's to come.

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When you write your own rhymes in between math and social studies and still go viral...

 

By the way, he's got more where that came from. He also shot a Black is Be-you-tiful rap video with 4th graders set to Kendrick Lamar's "Alright":

 

 

And apparently shut down hateration in the school hallway danceree at his previous school last spring:

 

 

It was too much hateration in our danceree at lunch time. Had to call Mary J. to let em know.

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Get it!

Thanks for all that you're doing, Mr. Sims!


Costume Clapback: NeNe & Gregg Leakes' Hilariously Petty Halloween Costume + Kandi, Marlo & More 'Housewives' NAIL IT

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Leave it to the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" to turn a costume into a clapback. NeNe and Gregg Leakes got hilariously petty at last night's Halloween party for the season finale taping. Plus, damn near everybody NAILED their costumes. We've got it all inside....

After Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes got into an epic war over Kim's daughter Brielle saying NeNe had roaches in her house, NeNe clapped all the way back. Somebody called pest control and NeNe (and husband Gregg) showed up to the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Halloween themed season finale wrap party like this:

 

Roach Pest Control in full effect #RHOA

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So petty and SO funny.

 

The Leakes brought out all the theatrics honey:

 

I can't @greggleakes

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This the REAL ke ke Gregg trying to get in the costume Chile I was on the floor kicking & screaming #RHOA

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Roach Pest Control #lifeofnene

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Their nemesis seemed unbothered though.

Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy dressed up together for the first time.  And they went the route everybody would expect:

 

Hef & a Playboy Bunny.

 

We might side-eye Marlo Hampton most of the time, but chick's BAPS costume (complete with a man) is genius. And probably a clap back to everybody questioning where in the hell her money comes from:

 

Ha!

 

 

Kandi Burruss went as the female version of Pennywise from IT. And she nailed this scary ish.

 

Cynthia Bailey's costume was so good we had to whip our wigs around for a double take:

 

@50cent #50cynt #rhoa

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She's been celebrating her 50h birthday with the #50Cynt hashtag all year. So it's only right she went as 50 Cent himself. Nailed it!

 

Porsha Williams and her sis Lauren Williams sexed up their zombie bride costumes:

 

More of the turn-up and a gallery of pics (including Kenya Moore and Sheree Whitfield) below:

 

The ladies and all their foolery will return to Bravo November 5th.

 

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Kerry Washington Slays The Bob Game At NYC Gala, Receives Fashion Award + LaLa Anthony & D. Wade Pull Up For The Fashion Fun

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Kerry Washington served up cropped bob realness at the Night of Stars gala in NYC. LaLa Anthony and Dwyane Wade were also in the mix. Flicks inside…

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We love a good Kerry Washington spotting.

The “Scandal” star rolled up to the ‘Night of Stars’ gala held at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC. The hot mom rocked a black and white Mugler dress and a Borgioni ring as she was being honored during the event. And she debuted a new cropped bob for the occasion.

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Kerry was presented with the Lord & Taylor Fashion Oracle Award. During her acceptance speech, she talked about how it’s hard for her to spend a whole evening talking about all things fashion considering our nation’s political climate.

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"In these times, I'm going to be honest. I think it can be challenging, at least for me, to spend an entire evening talking about and celebrating all things pretty," she said to the audience.

Speak on it Kerry! While fashion is great, it’d be nice if these events were used to come up with ways to better the nation.

During the party...

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The YBF actress was live tweeting last night's "Scandal" episode while chopping it up with Teen VOGUE Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth.

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Cute.

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"Power" star LaLa Anthony was also in the mix, serving up all types of sexy in a black, cut-out one shoulder dress by Columbian designer Johanna Ortiz.

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YES to this ponytail! So perfect.

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Cleveland Cavaliers baller Dwyane Wade also came out as he was tapped to introduce Thome Browne.

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ENGAGED! Offset Proposed To Cardi B On Stage And The Ring Is RIDONKULOUS!

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B now stands for BRIDE.  Cardi B just got the on-stage proposal of her life from her rapper boyfriend Offset.  And you've gotta see the close-up of this extra blinding ring (and the sweet aftermath)...

They're engaged!  Cardi B. went from breaking up with Offset for 30 minutes last week over allegations of him stealing her blanket to the Migos rapper popping the question during Migos' Powerhouse Philly set.  Ahhh Ratchet Regalness.  And we love it.

The two have been dating since early this year, and there's been plenty of rumors ever since then saying they're engaged.  But Friday night, they made it official while performing their new song "Motorsport". The track, also featuring Nicki Minaj, just dropped Friday night, and there's nothing like an engagement to give a song a major promo push.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper gushed about her new fiancé while flossing her ring backstage saying:

Jesus Christ I’m so emotional, @offsetyrn I loveee you so much .Thank you for seeing the potential in me since you met me .For giving me advice molding me and loving me .Your such a amazing man to me your family ,friends ,kids and you are extremely talented.I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you .Lets make a lot shmoney and love together

Awww.

Here's that close-up of that pear shaped hit-us-in-the-face 8 carat sparkler that you need to see:

 

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Sheesh!

Offset popped up on his girlfriend's stage tonight and Philly and dropped to one knee with the question she's seemingly been wanting to hear.  Watch the proposal below:

 

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Cardi dished about how it went down backstage with MinaSayWhat:

 

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From break ups to make ups to to on stage engagements. Hip hop love at its finest.

Cardi gets to turn her official Powerhouse Philly afterparty tonight at Vanity Grand into an impromptu engagement party.  It's not set to end until 5am.

Congrats, Cardi & Offset!

BONUS: Last night, in the back seat after Powerhouse New York:

 

 

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Draymond Green Just Got EJECTED After Brawling, Caps Off Week Of Everybody Getting Fined

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Draymond Green was being Draymond tonight in the Bay.  His ejection came with a ripped jersey after a brawl, and capped off a week of damn near everybody catching fines...

Another game, another Draymond brawl. 

When the Warriors were down by 18 right before the half during Friday night's game, things got extra heated between Draymond Green and Washington's Bradley Beal.  Bradley apparently tried to grab up Draymond from behind after he seemingly got frustrated about a play, and it turned into a wrestling match.

The bench clearing fight finally got broken up, and Draymond emerged with his jersey ripped in half.  Since he already caught a Technical Foul earlier in the game for talking ish to a ref, he was ejected extra quick. Peep the shenanigans below:

 

your favorite team got the W.

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The Warriors ended up coming up with the W. It's not all brawls and fines for Draymond though, he spoke to community leaders and students Thursday about how to make positive changes in Oakland:

 

Everybody seemed to get in trouble this week and slapped with fines.

 

Stephen Curry was fined $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of a game official when they played the Grizzlies last Saturday.

Then Warriors forward Andre Iguodala was fined $15,000 for verbally abusing a game official during the same incident.

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $25,000 for using inappropriate language when responding to a fan last Friday when the Celtics played the 76ers.

And we all know what happened with Demarcus Cousins.

 

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Chrisette Michele Reveals Miscarriage, Wanted To Commit Suicide When Dropped By Label AND The Black Community

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Chrisette Michele is doing her damndest to get back into the good graces of the black community. She's revealing her miscarriage, her suicidal thoughts, and is saluting every powerful black woman she can think of. Get it all inside...

After dropping her new black power anthem "Strong Black Woman" recently, Chrisette went into overdrive for empathy.

As soon as she performed at Trump's Inauguration, the black community dropped her like she was left all the way off 'Bad & Boujee.'  Apparently, her label dropped her too.

Chrisette poured out her heart on social media, and revealed Capitol Records also chucked deuces once she started getting dragged for her life.

  

 

If social media wanted to pull me down, I guess they succeeded as it pertains to Capitol & Caroline records. I complete an entire album and my label decides to walk away from me. Capitol records. I was quiet for a few days... I go into the studio and literally poured out my heart and soul and the label decides to walk away from me? It's one thing to be a strong black woman, it's another thing to be a strong black woman who has to fight against the worst odds. I went from someone being revered and loved to facing putting out an album in the worst climate of my musical career. No victims here. I get it.... But absolutely human here. How hard can you try to break someone? How hard can you try to ruin someone? How much hate do you need to spew to show me you want to see my demise? I won't stop #StrongBlackWoman

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All the chaos caused her to have suicidal thoughts. She shared how she handled coming out on the positive end after ending up naked next to a bottles of Bacardi and Xanax, all thanks to social media dragging her down after she's done so much for the black community:

 

People ask me how I'm so positive after all I've been thru..... When you're laying in bed naked, next to a bottle of Bacardi and Xanex. When you wear pajamas Morning and night. When you don't pick up the phone for weeks, months. When you're afraid to look at social media. I know I've sown positive seeds. I know I've lifted people. I know I've been a part of community activations and black empowerment. When a community sticks its middle finger up at you and completely forgets everything you've ever done, you're worthless... You've just spent ten years kicking your own ass to be there for everyone and suddenly no one is there for you? I don't need to be here.... And when you've drank so much you can't see clearly. And when your speech is so slurred you just stop speaking. You hope you don't wake up. Thing is. I know God. He was kind enough to soften the blow. I promise you, I felt Him cover me like a blanket. I told Him I was out of control. I told Him I was having thoughts about leaving and not finishing all He's called me to. He listened. There in lied my therapy. Music was written in this prayer closet of sorts. Dialogue with God. Call me crazy, but it's better than being dead. There's no one who will make me apologize for shouting from the roof tops that I have the overcoming story of a powerful and #StrongBlackWoman

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The 34-year-old singer also revealed she had a miscarriage witht he baby her and her fiance worked so hard to create.

 

You don't have to be a celebrity to fail, to fight, to struggle. Pain is universal... I went into the gym and trained like a body builder to try and push past the pain I was feeling. I'd run up hill and lift weights heavier then strong men. I'd cry my way thru workouts. My trainer would cheer me up. God bless him. I pushed so hard and ate so much protein, I scarfed away my hurt. My old habits of binge eating disorder began to show themselves. Drinking maybe nothing but water for a day after a day of heavy intake. My trainer didn't know it but he was feeding the demon that covered up hurt with food. I had a long cycle. Something came out of me. It was my child. The one my love and I worked so hard on. I never knew I could allow myself to be so broken that my physical body would break down. A miscarriage? Me? This experience of a broken nation showed itself in my own physical body. That was when I knew I had to pull it together. Heal, Forgive. Just because I had a negative experience didn't mean I had to become negative and broken. When I lost my child I knew that it was time for me to become a #StrongBlackWoman

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But thanks to yoga (and some checks still rolling in), she's back in a good place:

 

My love was so supportive during this time. "Strong Black Woman" is not just about powerful black women, it's about the incredible men who support them. My man saw my anxiety and gifted me with a 200 hour yoga course in New York City. I knew it was important for me to be kinder to my body, my self image and my heart. A miscarriage, suicidal thoughts, bingeing and physical overload was taking a toll. Yoga. I was the only black girl. The only curvy girl. But we were one. I was still, a lot. I listened a lot. I studied a lot. I wondered if Christians understood these yogic concepts. Could I be Christian and a yogi at the same time? I lived for the philosophy that I could live a life with out being attached to outcomes. I didn't have to own what people called me. I could experience life from an enlightened and loving place. I could hear what people were saying but I didn't have to own it. I could empathize with out being a victim. With every asana and meditation I found my new focus. It was love. It was understanding. It was Peace. I could be the catalyst for peace because I now have a deep understanding for what the exact opposite of peace looks like. Sometimes there's a re-birth happening. Sometimes, in the least likely circumstances we are being groomed for the next best version of ourselves. Not only can I now stand on my head, I can stand tall on my own two feet. I was being groomed to become a powerful and #StrongBlackWoman #Namaste

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