Lewis Hamilton caught some backlash for mocking his nephew dressed up in a princess dress and now he’s apologizing. In other news, the British government is freaking out over The Obamas possibly getting an invite to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal wedding. Find out why inside…

Formula One racecar driver Lewis Hamilton found himself getting dragged on social media after posting up a video of his nephew in a princess dress.

Apparently, the little boy asked for a princess dress for Christmas and his parents got it for him. When the racecar champion saw his newphew, he whipped out his camera and started recording him holding a wand in a pink and purple dress, expressing how disappointed he was that he wanted to wear a dress.

"Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas?” Then he yelled, “Boys don’t wear princess dresses!”

Peep the clip below:  

 

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As you can imagine, folks were up in arms about the video, accusing Lewis of “gender shaming.”

I just can’t understand why some people have such irrational daft views when it comes to gender. How is it ok for Lewis Hamilton to publicly shame a little kid on Christmas on social media when he has millions of followers. How can you justify that?

— Noam Chomsky (@gmarqeshi) December 27, 2017

I genuinely do not understand how anyone can think what Lewis Hamilton said is acceptable. Please explain why you think it's okay to tell a child how they should/shouldn't dress because it doesn't match up with your outdated gender ideals.

— Kerri O'Shea (@kerriosheaa) December 27, 2017

Now, Lewis is apologizing for his “lapse in judgement.” He hopped on his social media accounts to issue the apology writing:

Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised that my words were inappropriate so I removed the post. I meant no harm and did not mean to offend anyone at all. I love that my nephew feels free to express himself as we all should.

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 26, 2017

My deepest apologies for my behaviour as I realise it is really not acceptable for anyone, no matter where you are from, to marginalise or stereotype anyone.

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 26, 2017

I have always been in support of anyone living their life exactly how they wish and I hope I can be forgiven for this lapse in judgement.

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 26, 2017

Who's side are you on? Should little boys be able to wear a dress if he wants without being questioned about it?

In royal wedding news... 

Now that we know the royal wedding date, everyone is speculating who will land on the guest list.

During President Barack Obama’s stint in the White House, he and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, sparked a friendship with Prince Harry. Their bond even continues today, long after the Obamas have exited office.

So people want know: Will the Obamas be invited to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding ceremony? Prince Harry isn’t spilling any tea. Yet.

Here's what he said when asked if the Obamas will be receiving an invite to their wedding on May, 19, 2018:

“Well, I don’t know about that,” he responded during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today program. “We haven’t put the invites or the guest list together yet so who knows whether he’s going to be invited or not. I wouldn’t want to ruin that surprise.”

He also opened up about why he and President Obama get along so well:

“We share the same kind of mindset and outlook on the charitable sector, on foundations and mainly on the youth of today,” he said. “The young people of this world are incredible inspirational.”

Earlier this week, The Sun reported a senior government source “made it clear” Prince Harry wanted the Obamas invited to his wedding. The British government is reportedly concerned that having the former First Couple at the royal wedding and NOT inviting the sitting President and First Lady could cause tensions between the two countries.

The source reportedly said:“Trump could react very badly if the Obamas get to a royal wedding before he has had a chance to meet the Queen.”

And we all know No. 45 will pitch a Twitter fit as SOON as he gets word about it.

Do you think Prince Harry and Meghan are going to invite the Obamas anyway?

Photos: Getty

Azealia Banks goes off on Joe Budden& Charlamagne Tha God for the sake of female rap. Meanwhile, Birdman might lose his Miami mansion if he doesn’t pay up. Deets inside…

After ending her one-sided beef with Nicki Minaj earlier this year, Azealia Banks comes to the “No Frauds” rapper’s defense in the name of female rap.

Rapper Joe Budden and radio/TV personality Charlamagne Tha God hosted a show on REVOLT titled, “This Year Was Dope/Trash 2017,” where they listed their top five in several categories.

Nicki Minaj landed a spot on the top TRASH list. The guys pointed out that the Young Money raptress released some rather lousy material this year and the three singles she released, "Regret in Your Tears," "Changed It," and "No Frauds,” flopped. Not only that, they put her on the trash list because the Queens rapper is constantly reminding everyone on social media about how “talented” she is and is always running down her list accolades.

Well, Azealia Banks heard their critique and offered up some criticism of her own, defending the Head Barb. The Harlem rapper posted up her thoughts via Instagram stories, going in on how tired she is of misogynistic males always “tearing down” female rappers. She personally popped off on Joe, saying he gave up rap a long time ago when he realized he couldn’t be Jay Z’s rap sidekick. Then, she said she would love to see strong, black female journalists speak up and critique the artistry behind the female rap game.

Swipe through the Instagram post below for her lengthy response:

 

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Take a listen to Joe and Charlamagne explain why Nicki Minaj made the trash list below at the 57:45 mark below:

So, did Azealia Banks overreact to Joe and Charlamagne's opinion or does she have a point?

In legal woes...

2017 keeps getting worse for Birdman in terms of his legal issues.

The Cash Money honcho is facing a $12 million foreclosure lawsuit in Miami for his 19,970-square-foot Miami Beach mansion and a 26,040-square foot North Miami office building, which houses Baby’s Hit Factory Criteria Recording Studios.

The South Florida Business Journal reports:

The $12 million mortgage was originated in 2015 by Chemtov Mortgage Group Corp. According to the complaint, the mortgage included a full guaranty of $12 million against Williams and a limited guaranty of $3 million with Criteria Operations. The loan was later assigned several times, most recently in October to EMG Transfer Agent, an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.

The complaint alleges that Williams and his companies defaulted on the mortgage in February 2017 and owe $12 million in principal, plus interest.

Williams acquired the Miami Beach mansion for $14.5 million in 2012. He listed it for sale in June for $20 million, although the current asking price is $16.9 million.

Built in 2004, the home originally had 10 bedrooms, but Williams combined three bedrooms into a huge master bedroom measuring over 1,500 square feet. The home also has 14 bathrooms, a home theater, furniture from Mendez Vela Design, a bar, two wine cellars, a living room with 30-foot ceilings, and a 50-foot dock.

Williams' company acquired the North Miami office building for $1.7 million in 2012. It was built in 1959.

Damn. Let’s hope he isn’t sucking Toni Braxton for money to help with his legal issues, especially since they're supposed to be allegedly married...at least, that's what Toni's sister Tamar Braxton has been hinting. 

Photos: Screenshot/Getty

It’s coming! Jay Z is about to drop his “Family Feud” visuals where Beyonce and Blue Ivy are the leading stars. Peep the new teaser, plus get the details on the Carters’ house developer being sued inside…

We TOLD y’all Beyonce was up to something when she started posting up a slew of pics from her personal stash on social media. And now we know.

Today, Bey’s hubby Jay Z announced that the visuals for his “Family Feud” track will be dropping tomorrow (December 29th) at 4:44pm EST. And the “Godfather”-esque video treatment will star two of his leading ladies, Beyonce and Blue Ivy.

In the 30-second teaser, we see Hov walking hand-in-hand with his daughter Blue Ivy inside of a church making their way to the alter. It then cuts to a black man and a white woman kissing passionately before Mrs. Carter makes her cameo. Hmm…could this possibly be a reference to “Becky With The Good Hair?” And Bey looks like she’s channeling a Pope of some sort.

The clip then cuts to Hov and Bey sitting in a confessional booth with Mrs. Carter on the priest’s side waiting to hear his confession. And she looks pissed. 

On the song, Jay raps:

Yeah, I’ll f**k up a good thing if you let me

Let me alone, Becky

A man that don’t take care his family can’t be rich

I’ll watch ‘Godfather,’ I miss that whole sh*t

My consciousness was Michael’s common sense

I missed the karma that came as a consequence

N*gga as bustin’ off through the curtains ’cause she hurtin’

Kay losin’ the babies ’cause their future’s uncertain

Nobody wins when the family feuds

We all screwed ’cause we never had the tools.”

Peep the teaser below:

 

#JAYZ’s “Family Feud” x 12/29 x #TIDAL: TIDAL.com

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Get your popcorn ready. This ish is going to be GOOD.

Speaking of The Carters...

 

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The developers who built the Carters’ $88 million Bel-Air estate are being sued!

Qwest Engineering is reportedly suing real estate developer Dean McKillen and Cuesta Estate for stiffing them out of $200,000+ for work they did on the home before the Carter’s purchased the home.

TMZ reports:

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Qwest says McKillen and Cuesta asked them to do all the excavating on the house and to specifically carve out a space for a future basement.

Qwest says that required 2,000 sq. feet at a height of 12 feet and 888 cubic yards of dirt to be taken out ... which they say they quickly wrapped up over 5-6 weeks with McKillen and Cuesta breathing down their necks. When it was time to pay up ... Qwest says McKillen and Cuesta came up empty-handed, and never gave 'em their cash -- an alleged whopping $205,337.

Even more interesting ... Qwest says McKillen and Cuesta can't claim they're broke on this one, 'cause Qwest says the developers made a FAT profit off Bey and Jay in selling it for $88 mil. Qwest says McKillen and Cuesta paid only "a small fraction" of that purchase price to demolish and reconstruct the home that was eventually sold.

Qwest is gunning for more than $1.8 million, which includes punitive damages. However, McKillen claims Qwest is tripping and is not owed anything.

Guess we will see how this all is sorted out when they go to court.

Photos: Beyonce's IG

In tragic news, Eric Garner’s 27-year-old daughter Erica Garner has been declared brain dead after suffering her second heart attack this year. More inside…

This year ends on a tragic note for Eric Garner’s family.

Doctors have declared his 27-year-old daughter Erica Garner brain dead 5-days after she suffered a massive heart attack.

According to the NY Daily News, Woodhull Hospital doctors reached out to the family early Thursday morning so they could come down and say their final goodbyes to the mother-of-two. She welcomed a baby boy in August of this year whom she named after her late father. She also has an 8-year-old daughter.

“She’s not gone, she’s brain dead,” Erica’s mother Esaw Snipes said. “Physically she is still with us.”

Erica has been hospitalized in ICU for the last five days after an asthma attack triggered her most recent heart attack on Christmas Eve.

The activist suffered her first heart attack a few months ago, following the birth of her son. It’s reported the pregnancy put a strain on her heart, which doctors discovered was enlarged. She had not been aware of her heart’s condition.

Erica became an activist after her father Eric Garner was killed in 2014 when NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo placed him in a chokehold on Staten Island. His death sparked nationwide outrage and launched Erica to take action in memory of her father.

While her condition doesn’t seem to be improving as of now, her family is still holding out hope. Famed journalist Shaun King tweeted an update on Erica's condition today:

I just visited the hospital to see Erica Garner and family.

She has not passed away.

She does have limited brain function but doctors say they see some activity. Her condition is no doubt critical, but the family was encouraged this afternoon.

Do not write her obituary.

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) December 28, 2017

We're keeping the Garner family in our prayers.

Photo: Getty

Sterling K. Brown’s kids look like their having a blast at Disney Parks in Hawaii. Meanwhile, Janet Jackson is on mommy duty eating snacks with her adorable son Eissa in Miami. Candids inside….

With an exciting year coming to an end, two-time EMMY winner Sterling K. Brown is getting in some quality time with his family.

The “This Is Us” star brought his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe and their sons, Andrew (6) and Amaré (2), to Hawaii for some fun in the sun after Christmas. The family of four snapped some fun flicks with the Disney character Stitch in front of the Aulani Disney Resort.

What kid wouldn't want to be doing this right now?

The 41-year-old actor had an incredible year. He won his second EMMY, taking home the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award. He is the first black actor in 19 years to win in that category, following Andre Braugher for “Homicide: Life on the Streets” in 1998, James Earl Jones for “Gabriel’s Fire” in 1991, and Bill Cosby for “I Spy” between 1966 and 1968.

We'll see Sterling return to the silver screen when "This Is Us' returns January 9th at 9/8c on NBC.

Speaking of YBF parents...

Janet Jackson and her baby boy Eissa Al Mana are still enjoying the holidays in Miami.

The mother-son duo returned for some bonding time by the pool. Photogs caught flicks of Janet and Eissa enjoying some snacks while hanging out in a cabana at their luxury beachfront hotel. And security was right there to make sure they were safe.

The 51-year-old singer, who's currently going through a divorce from her ex-Wissam Al Mana, recently shot down rumors that she has gotten back with her ex-Jermaine Dupri. After she wrapped up her "State Of The World" Tour, pictures of Janet and Jermaine having dinner at STK in Atlanta surfaced. As expected, it sparked rumors that they were rekindling their relationship. But, apparently that is far from the truth.

"They are close and she’ll always have a warm place for him in her heart," a source close to Janet told ET."Both Janet and Jermaine are warm people, so it’s not unusual that there would be hugging or hand holding, even in public."

“Janet and Wissam Al Mana’s divorce is not finalized and she would never jeopardize or add fire to what could be a very contentious custody battle,” the source added.

There you have it.

Photos: Getty/Backgrid

Keyshia Cole is going to have to dig deeps in her pockets as a consequence for beating up a chick she found in her ex-Birdman’s condo. In other legal woes, Mike Epps is responding to rumors that he swiped an idea for a new TV show he has coming down the pipeline. Deets inside…

That beatdown Keyshia Cole handed out to a woman who her then boyfriend Birdman was allegedly cheating with is costing her a pretty penny.

You’ll recall, the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star went postal on a woman named Sabrina Mercadel back in 2014 after she caught her and the Cash Money honcho inside his condo complex in L.A. around 5AM. It was reported the “I Should Have Cheated” singer punched the woman in the face, pulled her hair and allegedly clawed her face and mouth with her nails. Sabrina made claims that she lost use of one of her fingers due to the assault.

After the beatdown, Keyshia was arrested and charged with battery. No surprise that Birdman called off their relationship after the incident.

Sabrina decided to fight back…legally. She sued Keyshia for $4 million to cover all of the injuries/damages she sustained from the attack.

Well, she didn’t get the $4 million she was gunning for, but a judge did rule in her favor and she will be receiving a healthy payout. Keyshia is due to pay the woman $100,635.

Sheesh! Let’s hope Keysh learned a lesson from all this.

In other legal woes...

Mike Epps is speaking out to address the reports that he STOLE an idea for a new show he has coming down the pipeline.

Three television producers -- Calvin Valrie, LaMichael Finney and Bervick J. Deculus– claim the comedian stole their idea for an awards show to recognize social media influencers.

TMZ reports:

In the letter, obtained by TMZ, the producers claim back in February they pitched an eerily similar show called "Social Media Awards" to Epp's cousin, hoping to get Mike on board. We're told the producers never heard back from Epps and were blindsided a few weeks ago when BET announced it green-lit "Social Awards."

The producers tell us they're still willing to work with Epps, but they have designs on selling it to FOX. The 3 guys have given Mike an ultimatum -- capitulate by Friday, or else. It's highly unlikely Mike would try and undo the BET deal.

Well, Mike is singing a different tune. The Meet The Blacks star’s rep spoke with the site to explain that Mike pitched this idea to BET back in July 2015 and it has been in development since October 2015. He's signed on as executive producer.

"Their allegations are completely false, in reckless disregard for the truth, defamatory and the letter from their attorney is without any merit whatsoever," the rep explained. The comedian/actor is prepared to take legal action if need to to protect his rights.

On the flip side, Mike has a new game called “Sounds Fun” on Alexa. Check it:

Proud to announce That I have a new game called “Sounds Fun” on #Alexa. We have partnered with @amazon on this one! Go get your Echo buttons now & let’s see what kind of sounds you make‼️#Alexa#SoundsFunpic.twitter.com/ILOtxEiSSu

— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) December 29, 2017

EXTRAS:

1. At least 12 people (4 kids, 8 adults) have died after a massive apartment fire in the Bronx, NYC officials say. Mayor Bill de Blasio called the blaze “the worst fire tragedy in this city in at least a quarter century.” STORY

Photos: Keyshia's IG/Mike's IG

Blac Chyna is ready to duke it out in court with the Kardashians over the cancellation of her reality show with her ex-fiance Rob Kardashian. Find out why inside….

Blac Chyna is PISSED her reality show with her ex-fiancé Rob Kardashian, “Rob & Chyna,” was canceled. And she’s placing the blame on Rob and the Kardashian Klan.

The Lash Boutique owner pulled the trigger on a lawsuit against the Kardashians, blaming them for sabotaging the show.

The Kardashians are saying otherwise, of course. They claim its Chyna’s fault that the show got canceled because she’s the one who filed a domestic violence restraining order against Rob and that it would have been “impossible to shoot a show with interactions between them.”

Rob, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner filed paperwork asking the judge to dismiss Chyna’s case. They’re also clapping back at Chyna’s defamation claim explaining the allegations they made were true, including when Chyna allegedly left her daughter Dream Kardashian at home while she went out to party.

Chy is now popping back at the Kardashians because she’s PISSED that they are blaming her for the show’s cancellation. Not only that, Dream & King’s mom says the Kardashians are sending a horrible message to women who have been involved in domestic violence situations. With the Kardashians downing her for filing the restraining order, she feels like they are shaming women who speak out about it and file restraining orders. Sounds like she's playing the victim card. 

Sources close to Chyna tell TMZ that she filed the restraining order because she was seriously in fear for her and her daughter’s safety. She feels like she shouldn’t have lost a job since she was just trying to protect her family.

However, Chyna did drop her restraining order in exchange for $20,000/month in child support. The Kardashians are saying if Chyna was really feared Rob like she claimed, she wouldn’t have dropped the restraining order.

This is getting ugly. Do you think Chyna will win this one (unlike the name trademark)?

Photos: Chyna's IG

After Offset’s cheating scandal came to light, a chick named Celina Powell is now making claims that the Migos rapper is the father of her unborn child. However, his fiancé Cardi B isn’t buying what she’s selling. Peep her “pregnancy receipts” and more inside…

2017 is ending with lots of drama for Cardi B and her fiancé Offset.

First, someone hacked into Offset’s phone and leaked a video of him laid up in a hotel room with a chick that wasn’t Cardi. Then, videos of the “Bodak Yellow” rapper dancing naked were leaked all over the Internet. By the way, Cardi has lawyeredup and her people are currently investigating to find the culprits.

Now, a new scandal is brewing.

Celina Powell, whose claim to fame is messing around with rappers and posting about it on Instagram, claims she is pregnant with the Migos rapper’s baby. Oh, and she’s trying to make us all believe she’s carrying his baby by providing “receipts.”

Before we get into her receipts, we’d like to note that she has previously been linked to rappers Fetty Wap, Chief Keef and Tee Grizzley. Back in March, she claimed she was pregnant with Chief Keef baby. Peep her “evidence” here. She also said she was pregnant with Fetty's baby in October 2015.

Back to her new baby daddy claims…

Now she wants the world to know she’s pregnant with Offset’s (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) baby.

Celina posted up sonogram pictures and videos with a lengthy caption about how she hopes she and Offset can put the BS aside for the sake of their alleged unborn baby, which is supposedly a girl. The 22-year-old said she’s naming her daughter Karma because her daughter will be Offset’s karma. Chile…

She also doesn’t seem bothered by Cardi either. Peep her “receipts” below:

Full clip of offset new baby on the way #offsetpic.twitter.com/4aKLyC1i1o

— jemarquezclark (@Jemarquezclark) December 28, 2017

My Whole Entire World My Angel, Karma, I Promise To Be The BEST Mommy Evaaaa IM SO EXCITED pic.twitter.com/zKf85I95sh

— Celina Powell (@xocelina187) December 29, 2017

This chick seems delusional.

Cardi B and Offset claim Celina is LYING about carrying his baby because he doesn't even know her.

TMZ reports:

While Offset claims he doesn't know Celina personally, the two have had contact in the past -- a video making rounds online shows the two during a FaceTime call -- but our sources say that was only Celina prank calling the Migos rapper after she somehow got his personal number.

Here's a clip of that FaceTime call below:

And she clearly has low self esteem based on this interview below....

Apparently, Celina has been trying to let the world know she's been messing around with Offset for a while.

Back in August, Celina spoke with DJ Akademiks about hooking up with the Migos rapper. She told him she “sucked his d*ck” for two minutes” and she doesn’t care about Cardi. She said she was exposing him because she was “bored.”

The whole interview was done in bad taste as Akademiks constantly degraded her and she just accepted it. He asked her questions like

“Did R. Kelly f*ck you?”

“Are you the biggest h** that that the rap industry ever seen?”

“My man Kyle wants to f*ck you, what’s up?”

"You been f*cking so much you losing your hearing?”

“You’re sucking a lot of penis and you’re swalling a lot of c**."

Wow.

Check it at the 3:30 minute mark where she admits to cheating with Offset and check out the whole interview to find out what other famous people she has allegedly slept with above.

Photos: Getty/Celina's Twitter

Former "Basketball Wives: LA" star Brandi Maxiell just aired out her husband Jason Maxiell's dirty cheating laundry on social media. Receipts inside...

When it comes to Brandi Maxiell and her husband Jason Maxiell, that saying that goes, “Once a cheater always a cheater,” seems to apply to their relationship.

When we first met Brandi on “Basetball Wives: L.A.” a few years ago, her main storyline was working things out with her NBA baller hubby Jason who had cheated on her previously. Based on a few posts she put up on Instagram (and eventually deleted), he’s back to his old ways.

The 34-year-old reality star put her husband on FULL blast with three separate posts about his alleged infidelity.

“Everyone go follow my F*cked Up husband I can’t seem to because he likes to follow b*tches!,” she captioned one post.

Basically, she’s sick of his BS and she’s on some “f*ck it” type ish now. Peep the other posts below:

Do you think she'll take him back again?

EXTRAS:

1. A male toddler playing with a stove is what caused the fire in the Bronx that killed 12 people. STORY

Photos: VH1/Brandi's IG

Wigs snatched! Watch Jay Z’s “Family Feud” visuals where Blue Ivy flexes her acting chops in the Ava DuVernay directed clip, plus cameos from Beyonce, Michael B. Jordan, Omari Hardwick and more….

The “Family Feud” visuals are finally HERE and it’s everything and more.

It’s more like a short film and who better to call up for stunning visual imaginary than Ava DuVernay. The Godfather-esque clip, featuring a score by Flying Lotus, starts in the year 2444 visually telling a story of infidelity before a murder takes place, then the film spans over 400 years.

It follows a young Blue Ivy as she watches her parents, Jay Z and Beyonce, perform before a pulpit inside of a church. Then, the Carters head inside a confessional booth where Hov confesses his infidelity sins to “Pope” Bey.

Viewers are placed in a world where we have a female President of the United States (played by Irene Bedard) is rewriting the Constitution, along with an all-female cabinet. A grown up Blue Ivy, played by “This Is Us” actress Susan Kelechi Watson, nabbed A Seat At The Table for the revision.

"America is a family and the whole family should be free. It's like I remember my father saying when I was a little girl: Nobody wins when the family feuds," Susan says.

"Power" star Omari Hardwick plays Madame President's husband.

The short film features a slew of cameos, including Michael B. Jordan, Trevante Rhodes, Niecy Nash, Rosario Dawson, David Oyelowo, Janet Mock, Aisha Hinds, Thandie Newton, Mindy Kaling and more.

Jay-Z. Beyoncé. Blue Ivy. This looks kinda epic. Can't wait to see it - again. https://t.co/yAw26LTav7

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 28, 2017

As expected the full video was released on TIDAL today. If you don’t have TIDAL, you can sign up for a free trial to peep the video treatment.

Peep the full video HERE.

In case you missed, peep the teaser for the video below:

Watch @S_C_’s “Family Feud”: https://t.co/We5OlPBrLlpic.twitter.com/8SuekP8Crd

— TIDAL (@TIDAL) December 29, 2017

BONUS:

The first scene focuses on errors. All families hurt each other. Mistakes are made. Expectations unmet. Jealousies fester. Dramatizing that energy are @michaelb4jordan, @thandienewton + @_Trevante_. Some behind the scenes snaps of their gorgeousness... pic.twitter.com/fmctKrJfO8

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 29, 2017

Ava shared some behind-the-scenes and production flicks from the set:

Happy so many are enjoying our #FamilyFeudFilm! Sharing some behind the scenes tidbits and exclusive pictures in this thread. Thank you to @S_C_ for the strong collaboration. A pleasure and an honor. pic.twitter.com/SxCUiSqfHT

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 29, 2017

Grateful to my pals who answered my texts and DMs and came out to play. Everyone rallied to be there on short notice. Rosario + Jessica + Aisha actually flew in from other cities. Thanks to every single actor and crew member. #FamilyFeudhttps://t.co/mR4ggCo8A0

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 29, 2017

Do you love it?!

Photo: Janet's IG/Trevante's IG

Just days after suffering a second heart attack, 27-year-old Erica Garner, social activist and daughter of Eric Garner, has passed away.  Her family is speaking out with strong feelings about who they will speak to and who is to blame.

Three years after her father died after being placed in a chokehold by NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo, 27-year-old Erica Garner has died.

Two days ago, Erica suffered her second heart attack in a matter of months.  Her first was after the birth of her son, her second child, three months ago.  It was then that doctors discovered she had an enlarged heart.

Her father's death sparked national outrage, prompting Erica to take action in his memory. Her health issues were seemingly compounded by the stress of the struggle to get justice for her father.

The family confirmed the news of Erica's passing saying:

Erica the world loves you. I love you. I am glad you came into our lives. May you find the peace in the next life that you deserved while you were here. I will always love you my sister. love you

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017

She passed away this morning. The reports are real. We didn't deserve her.

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017

When you report this you remember she was human: mother, daughter, sister, aunt. Her heart was bigger than the world. It really really was. She cared when most people wouldn't have. She was good. She only pursued right, no matter what. No one gave her justice.

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017

de Blasio ... explain how she died with no justice.

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017

In Erica's last interview, she touched on the struggle for justice causing stress.  She told Katie Halper of New York Mag:

In the black community, a lot of people don’t seek the help they need as far as mental-health services. I tried to sit down with a therapist and the cost is $300/hour just to sit down and talk with someone. So that’s another obstacle we have to face when stuff like this happens. Especially for the people who are dealing with this type of trauma. We shouldn’t have to pay for counseling sessions. Police officers are covered for that.

Erica chose Katie for reasons of her own. Every now and then Black women can make choices. They don't need to explain them. You don't need to agree with them. You MUST respect them. https://t.co/jUNZqffygb

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 31, 2017

The family is adamant about how they want her to be remembered, and also adamant about who they will grant a comment to. Erica and the Garner family have been through hell and back fighting against systematic white supremacy while trying to gain justice for the slain Eric Garner. It's not shocking that they would feel more comfortable with a black journalist as they grieve.

Of course, a white news anchor, Bill Ritter of ABC News NYC, had to chime in with his two cents about why their request is "wrong":

Those who knew erica call this post a disrespect to her and her legacy. https://t.co/JwQj6RaCHE

— Bill Ritter (@billritter7) December 30, 2017

Which one of those people were with her last night, this morning, the day before, which one of those people was with her on Christmas or did she call when she felt suicidal. Choke on an entire bag of dicks you disrespectful snowflake! https://t.co/h5SOH2I1Bi

— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017

Leaders, journalists and activists are all showing their support.

I spent most of the day in the bed today. The women out here on the front lines are literally my sisters...my friends. We have to do better with checking on each other, we have to make sure we are taking care of ourselves.

— Symone D. Sanders (@SymoneDSanders) December 31, 2017

One more #EricaGarner thought for today: I had the opportunity to work closely with Erica on the campaign. She was raw, but real and passionate. My heart breaks for her family. I’m so saddened. This work can literally kill us.

— Symone D. Sanders (@SymoneDSanders) December 31, 2017

RIP Erica Garner
1990-2017
Thank you being a great force for justice! pic.twitter.com/KM9pTadndD

— Ben Jealous (@BenJealous) December 31, 2017

Non-black journalists complaining about how it is unfair that the Garners want to share their story with black journalists should just ask the black person in their newsroom to ask for comment - unless their newsroom doesn’t have a black journalist ...

— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) December 30, 2017

It is a PRIVILEGE that people choose to share their stories with us. We’re not entitled to their stories. Considering how often the media misrepresents marginalized communities in our coverage, we should be grateful they even pick up the phone when we call much less talk to us.

— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) December 30, 2017

I am deeply saddened to learn of @es_snipes’ passing. What a tremendous woman who never stopped fighting for justice. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/PFLmC6rJ47

— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) December 31, 2017

You will be missed by many!
Rest in Power @es_snipes#EricaGarnerpic.twitter.com/MZjnQRa06D

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) December 30, 2017

RIP to the soldier Erica Garner. She is loved and will be missed. @kendricklamar@joeyBADASShttps://t.co/RvvBvp4zg1

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) December 30, 2017

Just heartbroken to hear about the passing of @es_snipes. Met her the summer of 2016. She had such a vibrant spirit and what happened to her father is something so unimaginable. I pray for peace and comfort for her family and loved ones.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) December 30, 2017

You can stop whatever you're doing and look up how to do this. Easily. Look up "emergency foster care" too. https://t.co/h60LKue0r1

— Black Thought (@blackthought) December 30, 2017

Yes, I believe she was taken, too. She got no justice from this criminal “justice” system for her father, but she continued to fight for justice for all of us. That’s what sytemic racism and police brutality does to communities of color. #EricGarner#EricaGarner#ICantBreathepic.twitter.com/XPovLpYAwi

— Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38) December 30, 2017

RIP to the soldier @es_snipeshttps://t.co/mkPB0dfbaI

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) December 30, 2017

Erica Garner was an exceptional young woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, friend. Jane and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Garner family and to all those she has impacted.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 30, 2017

I had the honor of getting to know Erica and I was inspired by the commitment she made working towards a more just world for her children and future generations. She was a fighter for justice and will not be forgotten.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 30, 2017

The family has asked for people to seek out ways to help their local foster care system as a way to pay tribute to Erica as she was once in a foster home. R.I.P. Erica. 

Photo: Getty

Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert sent 2017 off with a bang...and an arrest and accusations of a baby with a "whore".  Even the Govan sisters have been dragged into this drama.  But are they scamming EVERYBODY?  Get the latest inside...

Tamar and Vince had everybody in a tizzy over the New Year's weekend, including themselves.

It all started when Tamar decided to blast her "estranged" husband on social media for allegedly getting "a whore" knocked up.  Tamar claimed a woman came to her the previous night to tell her she was pregnant with Vincent THEE Herbert's seed.  So, this epic blast took place that Tamar deleted soon after:

 

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That "check the records" comment turned out to be the fact Tamar had Vince arrested on Christmas Day.  Yup.

While the record conveniently leaves out what he was charged with, we're told it was Spousal Assault, which doesn't automatically mean physical abuse.

Tamar then commented on her own post with a confusing message involving Laura Govan.  Some took it as Tamar was accusing Laura of being Vince's impregnated whore.  It also is possible she called out Laura for sleeping with him, and said that it's her FRIEND who was pregnant by him as well.  She even dragged Laura's shady ex Gilbert Arenas into it:

 

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Either the liquor was in full swing this night or Tamar was just being Tamar, but she seemed to stop giving any f's.  It was time to blast EVERYBODY. 

We still don't know what Rocsi and Joe have to do with this.

Laura denied everything, telling TMZ she's never slept with Vince and definitely is not pregnant with his baby:

Laura tells us the reason people think Herbert cheated on Tamar with her -- besides Tamar suggesting it online -- is because Arenas, her ex and baby daddy, started the rumor. We're told he reached out to Tamar recently and told her Herbert was cheating with Govan.

Laura tells us this is completely false and is just a new way for Gilbert to attack her ... and Tamar fell for it. She also says Gilbert needs to stop spreading lies and focus on child support -- which she says he hasn't paid since September.

Gilbert never misses a chance to drag his baby's mother, so here's what he said:

When Laura turned her comments off on IG, people started going in on her estranged sister Gloria Govan on HER IG page.  Gloria popped back, and even her ex husband and children's father Matt Barnes chimed in saying to leave

Tamar didn't stop there with the accusations.  When a singer - Melissa Schuman of Diddy's old girl group Dream - chimed in with a Me Too style statement about Vince, Tamar quickly flipped the script and DEFENDED her husband. 

So odd. 

Folks did try to discredit Melissa by saying she said the same thing about Nick Carter recently.

Speaking of flipping the script, Tamar was seen getting close with Vince on NYE after Tamar & Xscape's show in Atlanta.  Folks have already been suspecting these two have been scamming their fans to get ratings on their currently airing "Tamar & Vince" show.  And this little video, now deleted by the original uploader, only adds to the speculation:

 

#TamarBraxton and #VinceHerbert were hugged up last night after her & #XScape’s show in #Atlanta............ Via @robhatcher

A post shared by TheYBF (@theybf_daily) on Jan 1, 2018 at 11:03am PST

It's all too much.  Too.Damn.Much.

Photos: Backgrid/Twitter/Instagram

“They told me there would be tea” is definitely how we're responding to all disappointment in 2018.  Get into Mariah Carey's NYE do-over performance that has all the internet in a heated debate, and MiMi's hilarious response to it all...

After the tragedy that was last year's New Year's Eve performance, Mariah was given a chance at a do-over the other night at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. And she started it off in peak Mariah fashion telling the crowd of 1M plus people:

“They told me there would be tea.  Oh, this is a disaster.”

“OK, well we’ll just have to ― I’m just going to be like everybody else with no hot tea. We’re going to try to do this right for you because I just want to show my appreciation for everyone that speaks out for justice and tries to make the world a better place.”

Bloop.  Chick started off with the hardest song in life, "Hero."  And um, folks had plenty to say.

To put this in perspective, it was below 0 with the windchill (felt like minus 6 to be exact), she had on her usual sheer, embellished look, and it's live TV. We personally think she did far better than last year's tragedy, even with a few missed notes.

Her Lamblilly said she redeemed herself and praised her for a job well done. But much of the internets definitely came to the collective conclusion that tea wasn't the only thing she couldn't locate.  She couldn't find her vocals either.   The shade indeed commenced.

Decide for yourselves below:

Either way, Mariah was pleased with herself. And even had a little jokey joke:

Found my tea! pic.twitter.com/r5EIIbT5Zw

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) January 1, 2018

Ha!

Photos: Mariah's Twitter

Poor Saint West! He was recently rushed to the hospital for pneumonia. Find out how he’s doing now inside…

Aww!

Baby Saint West had to spend a few days in the hospital after he came down with pneumonia. Poor baby.

According to TMZ, the two year-old (who celebrated a birthday December 5th) was taken to an LA area hospital on Thursday (December 28th) after he came down with pneumonia. Bummer.

It sucks to be sick, and it’s even suckier when it happens to your baby during the holiday season. He couldn’t even play with his Christmas toys much before he spent a few days in the hospital. The photo above was taken on Christmas and he likely could have been sick then.

It’s reported he was admitted on Thursday and was released on Saturday (December 30th) with his parents, Kanye & Kim Kardashian West, taking turns for overnight stays. Thankfully, he’s home now and reportedly he’s doing much better.

Kanye & Kim West certainly have their hands full now and it’ll only get crazier when the newest West baby makes her arrival.

Photo: Kim's IG/Backgrid

So, Michael B. Jordan has a new girlfriend it seems.  But we highly doubt we'll be seeing her on his arm on the Black Panther red carpet promo tour though.  His fans are already in a tizzy.  Find out why inside...

Well well well.

Creed star Michael B. Jordan appears to have a new love in his life, IG model Ashlyn Castro.  Thanks to family members' Snapchat videos and Ashlyn's own Snaps, the two were seen canoodling all Holiday season. He even made sure she got hip to some culture she may or may not be familiar with - his family's Kwanzaa celebration. 

She looks like the typical IG model-type, so no surprise there.  But we are shocked she posted this on her socials (but soon deleted) knowing how private Michael is about his love life:

Hmph.

Fan sites rounded up videos of them at family celebrations and also from a NYE party:

 

more pics of @michaelbjordan and his non black queen @ashlyncastro #michaelbjordan #ashlyncastro #blackpanther

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As you can see here Michael B Jordan and family are celebrating Kwanza with his Nubian Queen Ashlyn Castro

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His fans are going nuts, and even calling for a boycott. Some of them feel slighted and played after he praised black women publicly and said it's a vicious rumor he doesn't like black women romantically.

Since the "Family Feud" video star has yet to be linked romantically to a black woman, they feel like his public adoration for black woman is just a ploy to stay in their good graces. And get their good coin.

 

IT HAS BEGUN some fans are sounding off in comment section of the blogs to boycott actor @michaelbjordan as well as fans are staring to post #boycott pictures for his recent preference to not date black women after stating in his recent @vogue interview that The weirdest rumor that he’s heard about himself is he doesn’t date black women. Michael and his current girlfriend Ashlyn Castro spent The weekend celebrating Kwanzaa with his family and New Year’s eve together. Michael now faces backlash and the current wrath of former fans feel used and hurt. Will you be getting into formation???? Post taken from a former fan page: BOYCOTT BLACK PANTHER!!!!! Since we aren’t good enough for you @michaelbjordan I will not spend a dime on you #blackpanther #michaelbjordan #marvel

A post shared by MbjFraud (@the_tea_on_michaelbjordan) on Jan 1, 2018 at 9:00pm PST

 

#michaelbjordan former bff recently spoke out about black men who don’t date black women he also went on to say that he has friends with that same mentality (Michael b Jordan) The two were former BFFs until Michael stole his ideas and tried to pass them off as his own to gain recognition. Jacky was also a part of Michael’s production company Outliers which has since fizzled. Jacky Has since gone on to do bigger and better things. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jackie for speaking out because it’s sad that black men in this day and age still have that mindset that foreign is better than the womb from which they came from. #michaelbjordan #thecallietway #jackywright @michaelbjordan @jackywright

A post shared by MbjFraud (@the_tea_on_michaelbjordan) on Jan 1, 2018 at 11:48am PST

 

Ok so Michael gave this interview stating The weirdest rumor that he’s heard about himself is he doesn’t date black women but given his track record for the last couple of years for him never to have had a girlfriend he’s been caught up with 7+ non-African-American women. The only reason he stated this in his interview that was scripted btw , was to give black women hope and settle what we already knew about him not dating black women and also because of the new release of his movie black panther. Michael wanted to have full support from the black community especially what he considers his “black fans” that is predominantly made up of black women. #teatenders #theshaderoom #bossip #hollywoodundead#michaelbjordan

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Welp...

Photos: Instagram/Snap

Out with the old, in with the new. Get some TV updates involving Hoda Kotb, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” and “White Famous” inside…

2018 is starting off with a BANG....for Hoda Kotb at least.

The 53-year-old has replaced longtime co-anchor Matt Lauer after he was fired after his sexual assault scandal surfaced. She’ll be bringing the morning news alongside Savannah Guthrie. Oh, and she will still do her long running morning show with Kathie Lee Gifford in the 10AM hour. Upgrade indeed!

She SO deserves it as she is a 20-year NBC News veteran. Woot!

The new mom joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline. She has been hosting alongside Kathie Lee Gifford for their 10AM segment since 2008 and she also hosts The Hoda Show on SiriusXM.

“Over the past several weeks, Hoda has seamlessly stepped into the co-anchor role alongside Savannah, and the two have quickly hit the ground running,” NBC News Group chairman Andy Lack wrote in an email to staffers. “They have an undeniable connection with each other and most importantly, with viewers, a hallmark of Today.”

Peep the announcement below:

.@SavannahGuthrie announces @HodaKotb will be co-anchor of TODAY. #SavannahHodaTODAYpic.twitter.com/B64n2FmCwq

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 2, 2018

Meanwhile, her co-workers are just as excited for Hoda and her new promotion:

“It could not happen to a sweeter, better, more beloved person.”-@KathieLGifford congratulates @HodaKotbpic.twitter.com/Iw4wmHbOAa

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 2, 2018

And get this...Matt Lauer is even excited about her new gig!

"He was sweet this morning. Certain texts popped up, and there was one from Matt: 'Congratulations!'" Hoda told E! News between segments this morning. "And he said some nice words."

Congrats Hoda!  It's about time women of color get recognized for their CONSISTENT hard work.

In other television news...

It’s official!

Our newest Netflix obsession, “She’s Gotta Have It,” will be returning with a second season.

Spike Lee, the show’s creator, made the announcement that the TV adaptation of Spike’s 1986 indie film will be back for another season via Instagram to celebrate the New Year. Check it:

 

Happy New Year. Happy Year. Great News For 2018.

A post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Jan 1, 2018 at 3:09pm PST

The series, a spin-off of the original 80's movie, follows 20-something Brooklynite Nola Darling as she struggles to define herself while dividing her time amongst three male lovers (judge her NOT!), her friends and her career.

DeWanda Wise, who plays the lead character Nola Darling, also took to social media to express how ecstatic she is that the show ill be returning for another season:

 

Back ta werq! Season 2 is OFFICIAL!!! Can’t wait to return to BK. Congrats to aaallll us. #HappyNewYear #ShesGottaHaveIt @delivrusfromtia

A post shared by DeWanda Wise (@dewandawise) on Jan 1, 2018 at 3:51pm PST

If you haven't watched it yet, you need to. It's SO good and SO necessary.

In other TV news...

Well, this isn’t the news Jay Pharoah wanted to hear for the new year.

Showtime has decided to pull the plug on his comedy series “White Famous” after one season.

“White Famous,” which was based on Jamie Foxx’s personal experiences coming up in the business, followed a young, black comedian (played by Jay) who starts to cross over into mainstream where he becomes “white famous” while trying to maintain his credibility in the black community.

Apparently, the powers that be weren’t feeling it, so they gave the show the axe.

You ain't gonna make money working for the motherphucker..you got to BE THE MOTHERPHUCKER

— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) January 2, 2018

Don't feel badly for Jay though. He's currently filming a new movie titled #Twominutesoffame and he has a drama-thriller titled Unsane hitting theaters March 23rd.

Photos: Instar/Today's Twitter/Hoda's Twitter/Netflix/Showtime

Someone at Newsweek thought it was a good idea to use Martin Luther King Jr.’s likeness in a very distasteful way. And his daughter Bernice King called them all the way out for it. Deets inside…

We’re barely into 2018 and the foolywang material has already commenced.

Whoever runs Newsweek’s Twitter feed needs to be talked to. They thought it would be a good idea to post a picture of the late civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lying in his casket with the caption, “Has anybody here seen my old friend Martin?”

Apparently, the quote is from a song titled “Abraham, Martin and John,” written by Dick Holler in 1968. The track was created to pay tribute to Dr. King, former President John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, who were all assassinated for being vocal about social change.

Dr. King’s youngest daughter Bernice King caught wind of the insensitive photo and tweet and responded:

Seriously? Sighs....

Shortly after Bernice called them out, Newsweek offered up a public apology:

Earlier this afternoon we published an opinion piece with an insensitive image of Martin Luther King Jr. We sincerely apologize to the King family for this egregious error.

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 1, 2018

We're still confused how anyone thought this would be acceptable.

After they apologized, Bernice posted a video reflecting on her father's great legacy and she urged people to be think about the images they'll be posting to highlight the anniversary of her father's assassination:

What A Way To Start The New Year. #Newsweek, #MLK50Forward, #BelovedCommunityhttps://t.co/IP0xfjfUh3

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 1, 2018

She also posted a few tweets about racism in 2018:

I’m convinced that those who say “Racism doesn’t exist” & use the term “reverse racism” don’t understand what racism is or it’s devastating, dehumanizing systemic impact. Racism isn’t just “I dislike you” or “I’ll separate from you.” It’s “I’ll crush your life to benefit mine.”

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 2, 2018

Racism is privilege + power = systemic and overt oppression.

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 2, 2018

By the way, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination will be recognized on April 4, 2018.

Photos: The King Center's IG

He's a married man, again! Brian McKnight married his longtime girlfriend in a super lavish New Year's Eve ceremony, complete with a whole castle and crystal-covered wedding dress.  We've got all the ppics and deets inside...

Now THIS is a fabulous wedding!

R&B crooner Brian McKnight is Back At One with his now wife, Leilani Malia Mendoza!

The 48-year-old "Anytime" singer and his woman of over three years tied the knot at Long Island, New York's Oheka Castle on December 31st.  He entered 2018 with a new wife and probably a FAT wedding bill too.

Leilani's wedding gown was breathtakingly gorge. And she clearly wasn't scared of a little sex appeal. The custom Sabrina & Mannings gown was covered in 50,000 Swarovski crystals, and it took over a month to create.  See it in action below:

 

Our outstanding Bride wearing a one of a kind wedding gown with a total of 50 thousand Swarovski crystals and over a month of hand work beading with sequence , hand cut out fabric and folded to create a vanishing out effect. Truly a masterpiece in the making and one of a kind piece. Congratulations to our beautiful bride Gown @sabrinaandmannings Make up artist @noeliabeaute Bride : @leilani_211

A post shared by Sabrina & Mannings (@sabrinaandmannings) on Dec 31, 2017 at 2:58pm PST

 

Happy new year from the McKnight’s #2018 #justmarried #priceless #iloveourlife @tmilophoto @ninthandeverett @sabrinaandmannings

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Happiest day of our lives #justmarried #ohekacastle #mcknightgetsleid #brianized @ninthandeverett @sabrinaandmannings

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My beautiful wife and 50,000 Swarovski crystals #justmarried #ohekacastle #mcknightgetsleid #priceless @ninthandeverett @sabrinaandmannings

A post shared by Brian Mcknight (@brianmcknight23) on Dec 31, 2017 at 9:43pm PST

We just want to know if he walked down the aidle to his own tracks.

This is Brian's second marriage.  He divorced his wife of 13 years and college sweetheart, Julie McKnight, back in 2003.  They share two children together.

Before the big day, Leilani had a Breakfast at Tiffany's style pre-wedding party at, you guessed it, Tiffany & Co.

She celebrated her big day at The Blue Box Cafe inside the Tiffany's on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.  Fairytale moves indeed.

Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. McKnight!

Photos: tmilophoto/Instagram

Several YBF couples were all loved up on BAECAY to ring in 2018. Pep pics and videos of Meagan Good& DeVon Franklin, Trai & Grace Byers, Diggy Simmons & girlfriend Sydney, The Dream and his wife Lalonne Martinez and more inside…

Black Love overload!

Meagan Good, Grace Byers and their twinning husbands DeVon Franklin and Trai Byers decided they needed to get away before the new year. So, the couples jetted to the beautiful island of Jamaica and rung in 2018 on a couples BAEcay.

 

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The flicks and videos they shared on social media have us screaming #RELATIONSHIPGOALS. Ugh. Can we all be this blessed?

Not only do they vacay together, they work together as well. The Franklins are working on a "Foxy Brown" TV series that will star Meagan herself.  DeVon is producing.

Mrs. Franklin took a moment to reflect on 2017 and what she hopes to come in the new year:

 

Last year was a true shift for me ...a roller coaster, with seemingly no seat belt at times.. ..I welcome this year with so much Joy and Growth .. God matured me so much, even just in these last few months .. Most importantly gave me deeper revelation of His Love ..I prayed to go deeper in Him and for assistance and help .. He kept His promise in answering prayers He designed for my (all of ours) life, my betterment, my Purpose and my Calling. I’m so excited for all I believe will transpire in 2018.. for things believed and things beyond my dreams I Thank God for my beautiful Family and Kingdom siblings .. I’m astonished by His grace and faithfulness..I’m so proud and thankful for who I am “in” Him. I’m so humbled by the intensity of His Love, sacrifice and promises. Thank you Jesus for this New Year!!! and thank You for the most precious gift You’ve given me in my Husband, Purpose & life partner. Lord, Your Love and desire to constantly take me higher into You is the air I breathe . HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL ! May this be the beginning of all your best years to come #Love #Jesus~Time

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Meanwhile, the Byers couldn't keep their hands off one another. They'll be celebrating their 2nd anniversary in April.

Show off Grace!

 

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Fun times!

By the way, we'll see Trai and Grace return to our televisions when "Empire" returns in the Spring.

And looky looky:

He’s all grown up and doing grown up “tings.”

Diggy Simmons hopped on a flight to the Bahamas to ring in 2018 with his new girlfriend Sydney Utendahl. Spending holidays together on an island? Yep, sounds like things could be getting serious between the young couple. The 22-year-old rapper/former reality star was all hugged up on his lady while on a boat.

The twosome have been dating for at least a few months now. He brought her to a black tie event and posted up a flick of them all dressed up back in October.

 

Plottin in the tropics - 2018 shall be fruitful. @rwbimini #biminibliss

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So fine.

Hitmaker The Dream and his wife Lalonne Martinez hopped on their private jet and made their way to the Bermuda Islands to celebrate the New Year:

 

Happy New Years !!!!!!!!!

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Beautiful Beginnings, set the course of the Year in the first 3 Day! #happy2018 #love #prosperity

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Must be nice!

 

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Terrence J and his model girlfriend Jasmine Sanders hopped on a flight to Mexico for some fun in the sun! On the flight, Jasmine was busy annoying TJ with the SnapChat filters. Ha!

Once they landed, Jasmine linked up with "Claws" actress Niecy Nash and went snorkeling for the first time:

 

Finally went snorkeling for the first time! Most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! Thank you @niecynash1 for helping me cross it off my #bucketlist! My cheeks still hurt from laughing and smiling so hard! #SynchronizeSwimmers #LivingOurBestLives

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Fun times!

The new friends left Mexico after having fun together:

 

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Akua & Yau & Ama & Kobina #strollin' #fabric #family #food #friends #fun # #Accra #MakolaMarket with the beautiful #AbaEnim mom of @badassboz #makes #KwameNkrumahPark

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Boris Kodjoe and his wife Nicole Ari Parker are living it up in South Africa for 2018.

Happy New Year!

Photos: Instagram

Teyana Taylor, her daughter Iman Shumpert Jr. and Cassie are kicking off 2018 with some fun in the sun. Peep their Miami flicks inside…

Mommy & me time!

The New Year is upon us and Teyana Taylor and her mini me Iman Shumpert Jr. (aka Junie) decided their first order of business would be some fun in the sun.

On the beach in Miami, Teyana and Junie were spotted in their bathing suits while hanging out in the sand.

With the new year, most people are making weight lost resolutions and if you needed some extra inspo, Teyana is the perfect #bodygoals. The singer flexed her toned abs and bod in her Fade2Fit two-piece.

Sheesh! If only we could look like this in a bikini. Guess we should wipe the dust off that gym membership.

As for another bikini babe...

 

I will spend the rest of my life living my best life

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Before getting glammed up for her boyfriend Diddy's extravagant NYE party, Cassie made her way to the beach in Miami to soak in some rays. And to sip on a little bubbly too. Not mad.

 

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After she worked on her tan, the Ciroc girl joined her man for his mega NYE bash at his home and here's her Versace glam:

 

New Years 2018

A post shared by Casandra (@cassie) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:48am PST

 

Look how my baby brought in the new year!!! @cassie #CirocTheNewYear #RevoltNYE

A post shared by Diddy (@diddy) on Jan 2, 2018 at 4:43pm PST

Well don't they look nice.

Photos: Splash/Pacific Coast News/Cassie's IG/Diddy's IG