Actress Tia Mowry-Hardrict covers the latest issue issue of "FEARLESS" Magazine for which she also served as guest editor. Get the deets on what she talked about inside......

Gorgeous gal Tia Mowry-Hardrict is all about being Fearless.  And when you get blindsided by a network after you're thinking everything is A-OK with your HIT show, you've got to put on your big girl panties and keep it stepping.

Inside the mag, which she's covering in a pretty & bright orange fall look, Tia offers readers stories about her personal life and expresses the importance of staying true to yourself.

The "Oh, Baby" author tells readers “Always stay true to who you are. In this society, especially with women, they feel they have to change who they are to be liked in this world...stay true to who you are because God only made one of you.”

FEARLESS Magazine Publisher, Arian Simone, was excited about working with Tia saying:

“We are honored to have Tia Mowry as our next guest editor. Tia brings a burst of fun energy to everything that she does; we are so pleased to have her with us again! She is an example of a young fly fabulous female who balances it all, husband, family, & career.

In other Tia news, she recently tweeted that she's joined the cast of the movie Baggage Claim.  "So excited I can finally share I have been added to line up of fox searchlights Baggage Claim More exciting news 2 come"

Congrats Tia!  And on the premiere of the new season of her reality show "Tia & Tamera" last night, we finally found out just why she had to leave "The Game".  Tia was told by her manager that BET wanted to change her regular and starring role as "Melanie" to recurring status.  And she could either leave completely before the next season, or take on the new status.  Tia decided to leave to free herself up for larger roles.

Photos by Carrell

Producer Wyclef Jean celebrated his 43rd birthday today by letting it all hang out! See Wyclef celebrating inside and showing off his sexy...

Ready or not....here he comes!  Wyclef Jean turned 43 years old today and celebrated by stripping down to his briefs.  He said,

“TODAY I AM 43 YEARS OLD! I look And feel 26! U cant keep à good Man down! Keep à smile when they want you to frown!”

In the pic, a very well-defined Clef donned a pair of red briefs which happened to match his bike.  He even oiled up for the ocassion!

Maybe when he turns 50 we will get to see the full package?

Rapper Drake revealed that he has graduated high school....and it feels great. Get the deets inside....

Drake, who dropped out of high school to star on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" in Canada, recently returned to school while performing all around the country.  He set out to complete his studies....and he did! The 25-year-old rapper tweeted fans about his accomplishment saying, 

Congrats to Drake!  It's always possible to garner education along the way.  Fab!

The YBF chicks in L.A. are up to their usual--hitting up studios and rolling to paparazzi laden restaurants.  Check out a camo Rihanna and an all-white LisaRaye doing what they do inside...

Rihanna's been in L.A. spending most of her time in the studio.  Her Unapologetic album needs the finishing touches before it's released apparently.  And Rih's been tweeting random lyrics from different songs off the album for days.

The pop chick was spotted arriving tot he studio last night in an Oakland Raiders jersey, camo pants and sneakers.

Somebody wasn't feeling the paps that night.

And over in Beverly Hills, "Single Ladies" star LisaRaye McCoy went to dinner at Mr. Chow with friends.  And, of course, she's still sticking to her all-white signature look.  But are we rocking heart hair barrettes too?

Ms. McCoy is still single and mingling these days.  VH1's "Single Ladies" returns in 2013.

Pics: INF

In the midst of a whirlwind promotional tour for Two Eleven, Brandy made appearances at J&R Music and on "GMA" in NYC this morning.  Check the pics and find out what she talked about inside.....

Brandy appeared on "GMA" this morning where she performed her hit "Put It Down" and promoted the release of her Two Eleven disc.   She showed off a few of her dance moves and attributed her change in confidence to her former "DWTS" partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.  

She said, "Maks helped me awaken a confidence I thought would be gone forever. So I owe Maks so much."

And while discussing her return to recording, she told the GMA audience that she's found her place in music.  She said, "I couldn't find my place in music and I didn't know where I was gonna go. But now I've found it and I'm happy." 

The "Wildest Dreams" singer also signed copied of her disc at J&R Music in NYC yesterday. 

Nice boots Brandy!

Photos via Dan Jackman/WENN.com 

Two of our fave chicks are covering the new Autumn 2012 issue of KONTROL magazine.  Tamar Braxton gets sexy for the cover, and so does songstress Elle Varner.  Check out both of their looks inside...

Tamar is all over our tv's with her spinoff "Tamar & Vince."  And now, she's rocking the Autumn 2012 cover of KONTROL mag.  The youngest Braxton sister toned down the hair and makeup -- a bit -- and we think she looks pretty fab.

On the second cover is one of our fave YBF chicks of the  moment, Gabrielle (Elle) Shellise Varner:

Rocking a pretty & colorful mini dress for her cover, Elle kept it fresh and young with her look.  She's also covering the OBJECTS OF DESIRE ISSUE out next month, and gives her take on the real deals in this industry...and the fads.

Check out both of the ladies' behind the scenes videos:

Tamar's Photos shot by Allen Cooley and Styled by Julian Lark

Elle's Photography by Will Kennedy & Styling By Julian Lark

Singer Keyshia Cole is prepping for a shoe launch with Steve Madden.  See a pair of the looks inside and find out why Keyshia's doing the line..... 

As she preps for the launch of her Woman to Woman disc, Keyshia Cole will also be launching a shoe collection with Steve Madden next month.  She talked to Power 105.1 FM's The Breakfast Club about the shoes,  

“I’ve been talking about this Steven Madden deal for about four years now. I wanted to do a deal with Steven Madden because, when I didn’t have any money and before I got my deal, I use to buy Steve Madden shoes. So I just want to make sure that I do really cute shoes that my demographic can afford. [The shoes will debut in] November. I’ve already made all three and they will be featured in my videos and in the album packaging.”

 

Keyshia wore a pair of multi-colored shoes with pink soles (from the collection) earlier this week on "106 & Park" and also tweeted a pair of red platforms with a heart.  In addition to shoes, fans can find out more about Keyshia and her life on Tuesdays when BET airs “Keyshia & Daniel: Family First” at 10ET.

Would you buy this?

 Nicki Minaj teamed up with Cassie for “The Boys,” the first single off Nicki’s re-release Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up (due November 19). Watch the colorful clip inside.....

Rapper Nicki Minaj and singer Cassie get a little frisky with each other in the Colin Tilley-directed video for "The Boys."  The eye-popping video features Nicki's trademark wigs, pink polka dots, cotton candy and both ladies in revealing bikinis.

Watch the video here:

It was like they just moved in to their new mansion yesterday.  Well, it was last December to be exact.  Tamar Braxton & hubby Vincent Herbert have just listed their palatial pad on the market for $7.5 million.  Deets inside...

The funny and oh-so-real reality couple who star in "Tamar & Vince" about to make a major change.  The loaded duo just put their new Hidden Hills, CA mansion on the market....and they've barely lived in it a year.

Reports state that music producer/Lady Gaga's manager Vincent Herbert and his sassy wife Tamar are unloading their 12,402 square foot mansion for $7.5 mill.  That's $500K more than they purchased it for.  Hoping to make money off the fact the McMansion was filmed on their show?  Not a bad idea.

The gorgeous French-style two-story mansion has five bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, and is located in a gated community.  But it's pretty safe to say the $34,000/month payments weren't an issue.  And during their show, we learned that the two barely had time to decorate their place and truly feel at home.

The bickering between the two, while funny to watch, is rumored to be taking a toll on their marriage.  Could this have anything to do with the surprising listing of their new home?  Time will tell.  The season finale of "Tamar & Vince" is tonight on WeTV.

Ne-Yo celebrated his 30th birthday in New York City last night with his celeb friends Fabolous, Emily B. & Estelle.  See the pics inside and listen to his latest track "Forever Now."

Last night, Compound Ent. and Malibu RED threw a surprise party for superstar Ne-Yo at NYC hotspot ACME.   He was presented with a birthday cake to celebrate turning the big 3-0, and it featured artwork from his upcoming R.E.D. disc.

He partied with friends like Estelle, Bridgett Kelly and Tyson Beckford. 

Rapper Fabolous attended with long-time girlfriend and reality star Emily B.  Guess these two are still going strong.

Ne-Yo thanked fans for the well wishes and tweeted, "Thanks for the birthday wishes! I can't wait for y'all to hear the new album. "R.E.D." November 6th!! RT"

BONUS: Listen to Ne-Yo's latest single "Forever Now" here:

Vivica Fox has been making her brightly colored rounds in NYC today.  After hitting up Wendy Williams' show to talk about her funny new Lifetime show "Prank My Mom," she rolled to CNN to chat up Zoraida Sambolin.

Peep the pics and The Weeknd's shadowy new video inside...

She told Wendy she's very single these days.  And that's mainly because she doesn't have much time to date in between her new series "Prank My Mom" and her other new CW series, "Mr. Box Office."

So she was spotted leaving the CNN Building today in her blue watercolor Elie Tahari dress and matching two-toned blue YSL pumps and Stella McCartney bag:

Nice.

And in other news, The Weeknd, who we love around here, just released his new video for "Wicked Games" today.  The Toronto-born crooner, who can credit Drake & a few of his tracks for getting him mainstream shine, is combining three of his past mixtapes for his Trilogy album coming out November 13th.  "Wicked Games" is originally from his first mixtape "House of Balloons", and will appear on Trilogy.  Now check out the brand new video:

There will also be a video for "The Zone" that will feature Drake.

Christina Milian rocked an eye-catching outfit while hitting the ATM in L.A. yesterday.  Decide if we love her furry cut-out sweater & hair chain look inside...

Singer/actress Christina Milian threw on her vintage style skinny jeans and sneakers to hit the ATM yesterday.  But it was her over sized cut-out sweater made of mohair-like material and hair accessory made of chains that made us raise an eyebrow.

The newest Baggage Claim actress brightened up her gold & white themed look with an eye popping red Celine bag.  So...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Vincent Herbert and Tamar Braxton, one of reality tv's favorite couples, posed for a lovey-dovey photoshoot in ROLLING OUT's latest issue.  See the pics and find out what Tamar says about her upcoming album inside.

Tamar Braxton and her husband Vincent Herbert, who star in the hit reality show "Tamar & Vince," chatted it up with ROLLING OUT Magazine about keeping the spark alive and what's going on with Tamar's music project. Here are the highlights:

Vince, you have a proven track record in music. Tamar is ready to put her album out now. So what’s keeping her album from being released?

Vince: There is no big thing holding us down. I just think when you’re making any record, you want to make sure you did the best job. So when we put the record out, it represents what she stands for, what my record label stands for, and make sure she puts her best foot forward. You want to make a great album and you want to take your time and really make sure that you choose the right songs, and try to make sure that it’s something that your fans will love. You don’t want to throw something together and throw it out there and it’s horrible. That’s not representing myself or her. I wanted her to really have a good shot at what she is trying to accomplish.

Tamar, you have been doing music all your life. What’s going to make your album really stand out?

Tamar: I really don’t think about anybody else. That’s not because I want to be cocky or because I think I’m better than anybody else. I don’t want to get caught up in what everybody else is doing. I just make sure I do the music that I’m proud of, and music that I feel like I want to portray. … You know the music that I believe in, and it has nothing to do with anybody else. I don’t look at my music career as I want to be better than Brandi or Monica. We are all great singers in our own right. We’re talented and that’s just the bottom line. They do what they do, and I do what I do.

Tamar, how can couples prevent things from becoming dull in the bedroom and what keeps that spark alive?

Tamar: Vince and I are really good friends and we keep our lives and communication open. On top of that, I just feel like it’s important to remain a lady. I don’t think you should always have your head in a do-rag and a scarf. You should remain the girl they saw [on] date night. There’s nothing wrong with going to bed looking pretty or just as good as you do during the day. The communication is the really sexy part of a relationship. Because when you feel like they can just talk to you, it’s very attractive. … You don’t have to dress up, but don’t go to bed looking crazy.

 

Check out the photos here:

Also in the mag, Vince talked about redesigning his life and getting healthier.  He said, "At the end of the day, my health comes first and I really think a lot of times it took me a minute to realize that. I just take my time and make sure that I go to my doctor appointments and eat right, and really just take my time and put that first before anything else."

BONUS: Last night, things heated up between the couple on "Tamar & Vince" as they clashed about Vince's health & Tamar "leaving him" for a few hours at the hospital.  Watch it here:

Photos via DeWayne Rogers for Steed Media Service

Kanye West whisked Kim Kardashian off to Rome for her 32nd birthday and the couple was spotted kissing passionately during dinner.  Check out the couple in "The Eternal City" inside.....

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted in Rome yesterday where the couple is celebrating Kim's 32nd birthday (it's actually this Sunday).  The twosome, who seem to be attached at the hip, dined at II Bolognese in the H'Errys Nar in Via Venet (which is famous for its bolognese pasta).

During dinner, they shared a passionate and playful kiss for the awaiting cameras. It was a rare moment where the couple wasn't playing to the cameras and seemed....wait...nevermind.

While Kanye wore his daily leather trousers, Kim stepped out in a green long sleeved peplum dress for the night.

Though he had an incident with a camerawoman recently, 'Ye seemed comfortable this particular night.  Apparently, no questions about his girls' ex were asked.

Then Kim turned her cameras on the photographers as they zoomed away in their van.  Oh the life....

Peep video of the twosome trekking it around Rome below:

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Photos via FAME/Splash

Tyler Perry is set to make his debut as psychologist/detective Alex Cross this weekend in theaters.  So last night, the star of the Alex Cross flick and his celebrity friends hit up The Cinema Society & Grey Goose Screening in NYC.

Check out the pics of Tyler, his co-star Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and more celebrating his big accomplishment inside...

Over at the Tribeca Grand Hotel last night in Manhattan, Tyler Perry hobnobbed with his fave celebrity friends at the screening for his new flick Alex Cross.  And after his big screening, he sent out a letter to his fans saying:

I know you may not know this, but there is a lot riding on this film. This is the first time that I have ever been considered for a role like this. Hollywood has never even offered it to me. I've done my best and I've done all I can. It's in your hands now.  I feel like a little kid in church about to do my first solo! :-)

Both his and Oprah's bestie, Gayle King, was there to offer up her support.

Tyler and author of the Alex Cross novels, James Patterson, snapped a few pics on the carpet.

Pretty lady Carmen Ejogo, who plays Tyler's wife in the film, was there looking red hot.

She snapped pics with her Sparkle co-star Tika Sumpter.

Tika's hair, skin & makeup was flawless as usual.  And she rocked a leopard sheath dress with lace tights and red pumps.

Actress Cicely Tyson was there in her usual black & white suited-with-a-flare look.

And the lovely Nicole Ari Parker was there showing off her slim and trim figure in black skinny jeans and pumps.  Chick always looks fresh and young.

Alex Cross hits theaters today.

Model mogul Tyra Banks hosted "The Flawsome Ball," a swanky charity event to benefit The Tyra Banks TZONE Foundation, last night. See Rosario Dawson, Estelle, Chanel Iman and more celebs lend their support inside....
 

Last night, Tyra Banks hosted a grand charity event at Capitale in NYC to benefit The Tyra Banks TZONE Foundation.  The foundation seeks to 'empower girls and young women to live their dreams, discover new possibilities within themselves and take on life's challenges with fierce determination and drive.'

And she decided to bring out her most eye popping white striped sheer gown for the occasion, which raised money to complete the city-block long center that caters to the technological & emotional needs of young girls.

This is the 38-year-old model's first ball. She dubbed it flawsome -- flaws plus awesome -- because, "it's about things that are different: eyes that are too far apart, forehead that's too big, a little gap in your teeth, freckles all over your face, little dimple in your booty."

Banks told ABC News Radio on Thursday night's yellow carpet that, "those type of things that are not the typical norm are flawsome; are beautiful."

Tyra chose an unforgettable look which featured optical illusion style paneling and an origami-style fishtail hem for the evening.

Posing with fellow gorgeous model Chanel Iman, Tyra explained why she started the foundation saying, 'I launched the Tyra Banks TZONE Foundation with my own money because I feel I have a responsibility to lead by example and bring attention to the issues facing girls and young women."
 

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi lent her support.

Actress Rosario Dawson also attended The Flawsome Ball.

Tyra posed with Alexis Welch, Amar'e Stoudemire's fiancee.

Tyra's fellow ANTM judge and PR guru Kelly Cutrone posed on the yellow carpet along with new "ANTM" judge Rob Evans (whom she denies dating....but they look mad comfy.)

Barney's Creative Ambassador-at-Large, Simon Doonan, chatted it up with designer Jonathan Adler and Tyra.

Ty Ty posed with her mom, Carolyn, who clearly passed on her good looks to her fave gal. 

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Damaris Lewis chose an all-black look.

Jewelry designer and socialite Genevieve Jones attended.

Singer Estelle picked a sparkly blue gown for the ball.

Olympic champion Allyson Felix seems to be enjoying the NYC charity season as we've seen her out a lot.

Sessilee Lopez looked stunning as usual in her gold gown.

CNN's Soledad O'Brien supported Tyra's cause.

It's great to see Tyra inspiring so many girls.  Flawsome!

By the way, Drake performed "The Motto," "Take Care," & "Make Me Proud" for the ladies.

Photos via Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America

Reality tv couples T.I. & Tiny and Rasheeda & Kirk were among the musicians and artists who partied with ASCAP for the "Women Behind The Music" event last night.  See their pics and get deets inside.....

Last night, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) closed out the 4th annual "ASCAP Presents… Women Behind the Music series" with a party at Vanquish in Atlanta. The series recognized women in the music community who don't often make the headlines like managers, attorneys, label executives, music publishers and songwriters. 

T.I. and Tiny were there to celebrate the women who help make the music we love.  Tiny's outfit always looks like it has good intentions....but it's never...quite....right.

"LAHH ATL" stars Rasheeda and Kirk Frost saluted women behind the scenes.  This chick may be rumored to be damn near 40 (and we're not saying that's true) but she always looks fresh faced and pretty.

We haven't seen Brandi Williams in a long time! You may remember her from the group Blaque.

V103 personality Egypt looked nice.

Bryan-Michael Cox took time away from the studio to celebrate the fab females.

And he and and Johnta Austin posed with friends at the party.

Photos via Paras Griffin/GParasPhotography
 

Ne-Yo celebrated his 33rd birthday by getting cozy with his fiancee' Monyetta Shaw.  The twosome snapped pics together as they got cozy at Vanquish nightclub in Atlanta recently.  But before the double date partied it up, they kicked it courtside at the Hawks game.

Pics inside...

Monyetta rocked a all white look for her baby's birthday.  Before she & Ne-Yo rolled to Vanquish nightclub in Atlanta last night with their friends Ludacris & Eudoxie, she tweeted:

Sending a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 My Love, My Best friend, My Ace! ❤ U 4life!

Sweet. 

Monyetta rocked the white strapless jumper with her crystallized silver metallic Louboutin booties and threw on a sheer white longsleeved blouse for a different look.

Ludacris brought his girlfriend Eudoxie along so they could party it up with the birthday boy & his chick.

So cute.

And before the party, the crew rolled to the Hawks game:

Ne-Yo tweeted: "Hawks game for my bday!! Floor seats damnit!! I STAY ON THE WOOD!!! (Wait a minute...pause) S/O @incognemo @itsludacris @eudoxiee"

Fun times!

Pics: Prince Williams of ATLPics.net/Twitter

Willow Smith posted a new video of herself singing Adele's new "Skyfall" theme.  Watch the video inside....

Little Willow Smith loves to show off her vocal skills by covering folks songs on Youtube.  So recently shared a video of herself singing a little of Adele's "Skyfall," the theme from the upcoming Bond film.  Though the clip is short, we can tell 11-year-old Willow's been practicing and if she can belt like this now....the music industry has a lot to look forward to.

Is it safe to say she's going to knock the Annie soundtrack out of the park?

Watch the video here:

The youngest Smith offspring turns 12 on Halloween.

Brandy's been on mad promo rounds in New York since her album hit stores this past Tuesday.  And last night, she made her way to Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" last night and dished on working with Frank Ocean....and why others need to come out in this industry.

Brandy hit the "WWHL" couch with Andy Cohen & "Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein. And when she played the "Plead The Fifth" game, she dished on working with Frank Ocean on her album (he wrote her "Scared of Beautiful" track).  And she explains that she wishes those who want to come out of the closet would follow his footsteps:

“I just knew he was a genius."

“To tell his truth, it’s so inspiring and I’m so happy for his success...People don’t understand or accept and that’s bad that they don’t do that,” she said. “I’m wishing they would just tell us.”

Check the video above.

The singer also rolled to the "Wendy Show" to perform "Wildest Dreams" (which she says was inspired by her boyfriend Ryan).  She rocked a colorful Stella McCartney look with the new Stella McCartney black & white booties.  Check out her performance and interview that aired today:

By the way--Brandy revealed that her fave date with Ryan is when he took her to the San Diego zoo!

BONUS: During yesterday's taping for "Live With Kelly & Michael", B Rocka snapped a pic with Mrs. O: