Last night Atlanta V-103 morning show co-host Frank Ski threw a party for his wife, Tanya, and ATL celebs The Braxtons and Toya and Memphitz Wright were in the building.  See the pics inside.....

Frank Ski threw a big birthday bash for his wife Tanya at his Frank Ski Restaurant & Lounge in midtown Atlanta on Peachtree. The couple celebrated with Tanya's ATL friends Toya and Memphitz and more.

Trina and a solo Towanda Braxton also came to wish Tanya a happy bday.

Toya and Memphitz caught up with fellow reality stars Trina and Gabe in the VIP area.

Toya and Memphitz got their groove on.

Plus Trina and Gabe were seen getting lovey dovey.  Looks like they are working it out.  Finally.

Good times.......

Photos Freddyo.com

Video vixen turned model turned rapper girlfriend Amber Rose just made her singing debut.  Check out her brand new single "Fame" featuring her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa inside...

She told y'all she was coming out with an album.  And here's the first taste.  Amber's single "Fame" is an auto-tuned, beat focused track where she talks about becoming an overnight sensation, the haters, and not being ready for the fame.

She sang lines like: Can't buy some clothes/Or buy some cigs/without paparazzi waiting for a flick......This is a new situation/now you're an overnight sensation/You're not ready for the Fame....

Her boyfriend Wiz raps a few bars in the song, and also does a voice-over on the intro.

I'm sure folks will focus on the fact they can keep up with the beat so, by industry standards, that makes this an ok song.  As for her vocal ability, we can't really tell when there's autotune and producton masking it. 

Amber told MTV RapFix she's taking vocal lesons:

“I have my own unique sound, I make music that I love and I hope that my fans and the people that embrace me will love it also!  I’ve taken vocal lessons and I'm working on my album, but right now I'm in the beginning phases and I'm just taking my time."

You be the judge...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Thanks to DDotOmen

T.I. clearly has an attraction to singing women as his other baby moms, Ranniqua, is readying a singing career of her own.   Hear the first track from Ms. Niko inside.....

The mother of T.I.'s daughter Deyjah goes by the stage name Ms. Niko.  And she appeared on T.I.'s "Family Hustle" show last night.  And conveniently, she released a new song for you to hear as well.

She also has a new music video for "If This Is Luv/Man Eater" off the new Luv Kronicals Mixtape.

Watch the video here:

So.......does she give Tiny a run for her money?

And here's a clip from last night's "Family Hustle" show where T.I. and Ranniqua were trying to get on one page about 10-year-old Deyjah's new boyfriend:

Now that we know the rumors of Jay-Z and Beyonce buying out the entire maternity floor of Lenox Hill Hospital for $1.3 mill are false--and that the hospital confirmed they have a standard executive suite--the new family also stayed the standard 3 days and is now headed home.

A pic and details inside...

Beyonce's oversized limo-van was spotted leaving the upper east side hospital this morning with Mama Bey, Papa Jay, Baby Blue, and Protector Julius all in tow. 

Most families who have had normal deliveries stay in the maternity ward for 2-3 days after giving birth.  And the Carters are no different.  This morning, the new parents, who said they are "in heaven", were spotted bringing 3-day-old Baby Blue Ivy home from the hospital!

The NY Daily News reports:

A procession of vehicles with blacked-out windows made a speedy exit from the upper East Side hospital’s side gate in the wee hours of Tuesday, witnesses said.

Two black SUVs motored quickly out of the facility’s E. 76th St. loading dock at 1:30 a.m.

Moments later, a van parked on a nearby corner reversed into the same loading dock, and the large roll-down gate closed.

The second SUV pulled in behind the van, apparently to prevent anyone from following the music icons and their newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Witnesses outside the hospital said the exit seemed "precise and military like."

Protecting B.I.C. by any means necessary....

By the way, rumors of MTV taping and airing a Beyonce & Jay-Z Baby Shower Special aren't true.  Well, not totally.  MTV News has confirmed they will be running a special, but is actually a fun faux baby shower and a look at what the couple's baby shower would be like.  The Carters are not involved.  It's set to air soon.

Gene Elliott Thornton, Jr., aka Malice of the Clipse, has been out promoting his book Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked. And while doing so, he revealed that he's been married over 20 years!  Get his advice on making a marriage last inside......

You wouldn't think a rapper would be the best person to offer marriage advice, however, Malice has been in a successful marriage for the past 2 decades and has a lot to say about making it work.  The "Grindin" rapper, who turns 40 this year, did an interview with Naked With Socks On and offered this advice:

On what's most important in a relationship:

"Faith is the foundation. It’s the floor plan to my marriage. Faith and forgiveness lay the ground rules… It’s just a big part of it and I think that as… and I got to choose my words carefully, but I think, not just Black people, but in our culture and I do believe it’s culture in general… I’m just so focused on my culture that it’s just very relevant for us, but I think that many times we give up on those who we claim to love or we know we’re in relationships with.”

On avoiding divorce:

“I think the divorce rate, which I believe is 50/50 or somewhere around there… I think we give up too quick and I think we’re too quick to get rid of a person and I just think that we need to work with each other more. I think that we need to be more understanding, because I don’t think that you’re ever going to find that perfection; you know?"

On putting in work to make the relationship last:

"I think that relationships and marriage especially is about working with one another and loving each other so much that you know you’re able to forgive and be willing to compromise and work out some things and I just think that we give up too soon, so I think that faith definitely plays a part in building strong, lasting relationships and sometimes you just have to go through the fire to be purified.”

On why getting married in his 20s was a good thing:

"...A lot of people would tell me, ‘You got married too young,’ or a lot of people may say, ‘You got to go out and experience the world,’ and I don’t necessarily subscribe to that.  I think the fact that you know I did get married at a young age definitely is a plus and you know is an asset to a marriage, not that everybody should run out and get married young or whatever, but I don’t think that’s it’s a bad thing to get married at a young age. At any age it’s going to take work, you know what I’m saying? It’s going to take work, but all this ‘go out, live your life, do this, do that…’ I mean, I don’t subscribe to that. I subscribe to you find that person who is special to you, you love each other, and you want to get married and have children and that’s what you do.”

Who woulda thought?

If you thought strippers and ho*s were winning in 2011...peep what's about to pop off in 2012.  Fresh off his Vegas arrest last weekend, Young Money rapper Tyga hit up last night's Clippers game with his new boo, popular King of Diamonds stripper Blac Chyna.  And now, we hear the twosome may appear on an upcoming reality show based on the Miami stripclub.

Pics and deets inside...

Tyga was spotted arriving to the Staples Center last night kiki'ing with his boo Blac Chyna.  She's a well known stripper at the popular Miami strip club King of Diamonds.

Word has it a new reality show called "Queen of Strip" will be airing on--you guessed it, VH1--very soon.  And though the network hasn't confirmed, reports say the show will focus on strippers like Blac Chyna and all her friends at the King of Diamonds strip club.  By the way, the club is owned by Trick Daddy's father.  Check out the foolywang "announcement" from the club owners here.

Tyga and Chyna were spotted taking in the Clippers vs. Heat next to D-Wade's boo Gabby Union and comedian Aziz Ansari:

The twosome also spent the Holidays and NYE together, and Chyna posted this pic on her site around that time:

And, of course, Ms. Chyna is Tyga's lead video girl in his new "Rack City" video:

I guess we should have been in the Gifted & Talented stripper program instead of afterschool extra curriculars and AP classes.  Because we clearly see what's winning around these parts....

Pics via Fame/Flynet

R&B music has a new youngin' for teen girls to swoon over. Meet the multi-talented singer Trevante inside and check out his latest single "Be My First."

Houston, Texas native Trevante is set to become the next big thing in R&B.

Though he's only 17, Trevante, who does his thing in the ATL now, has been making music since he was 12 after his father, song writer Joe Haliburton,  established Selsum Records and put out two singles, “That Girl” and “Baby Girl”.

Now signed to Imani Entertainment Group, Trevante says:

“I love performing. I feel like I can just be myself…I just let go. It’s the best feeling in the world!”

His debut album, “I Am Trevante,” (slated for a late-2011 release) will feature songs co-written by himself, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Diane Warren, Rico Love, The Underdogs, and Troy Taylor.

About his new LP, Trevante says,

“This album is special because it’s my introduction to the world. It’s about love and purity. It shows my R&B side, my pop side, and it’s just overall good music.”

He's currently on BET's “106 & Park: Closer to My Dreams Tour,” with Tyga, Mindless Behavior, Diggy Simmons, Lil Twist and Jawan Harris. 

Check out the Tank-produced "Be Your First" track below:

You feelin' him?

Solange Knowles and her envious natural curls are being featured in the upcoming annual Music Issue of V magazine.  Check out her pretty pics inside and what she had to say about her upcomign sexy music, plus news on Lil Wayne's upcoming memoir....

Solange has been putting her unique looks to good use--first as the Rimmel spokeswoman, then Carol's Daughter, now signing to Next Models.  And the 25-year-old singer is being featured as a part of V's Fearless Females coverage in the upcoming issue.  She rocked a white Jil Sander blouse and green Bess NYC by Doug Abraham jacket.

When asked about why she has chosen to release her music on her own, versus going with a major label, she says:

I'm lucky enough to have been in this business for so long that I know how it works.  It's not rocket science.

More pics below:

Solange, who is featured alongside fellow Carol's Daughter spokeswoman Cassie, also revealed that her upcoming album will be very sexually charged.  Here's some highlights:

On her new album:
There are a lot of songs about sex. It’s the kind of record you put on when your man is coming over, when you’re with your girls. There are songs that make you wanna dance because we were kind of partying our way through the record, but it’s very chill. My references for the record were all Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, not just their typical Janet and Prince stuff, but SOS Band and their b-sides with Chaka Khan. At first the songs were really dark because I had a premonition before the record that I was going to die. I was having panic attacks and wiling out. [But] I don’t need anyone telling me ‘this isn’t cool enough’ or anyone from the opposite end saying ‘this seems kind of weird.’

On maintaining her independence by releasing her music herself:

“I don’t need anyone telling me ‘this isn’t cool enough’ or anyone from the opposite end saying ‘this seems kind of weird.’ I’m lucky enough to have been in this business for so long that I know how it works. It’s not that hard. It’s not rocket science.”

On her new domestic role:
Now being in a stable situation, sometimes that feels f**ked up within itself. I’ve been on the road my entire life since I was 13, even when I had my son he came on the road with me. Now that he’s in school where there is a real structure, we have to be home during those times. Being that grounded feels really foreign to me.

I wonder if her long time boyfriend Alan has anything to do with that new album direction.

And if you ever wanted to know what was going through Lil Wayne's mind while he was in lockup this last go-round, he's letting you know in his upcoming memoir.

Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced today that it will publish GONE TILL NOVEMBER, a book by Lil Wayne, on November 28, 2012. The fine literary work wil be based on diaries he kept during his eight months on Rikers Island.  And it's the first opprutunity for fans to get inside the unique and enigmatic mind of one of the biggest names in hip hop.

GCP's Executive Editor Ben Greenberg explained today:

“We are thrilled to be publishing Wayne’s prison memoir. He kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story. They are revealing.”

The memoir will showcase his journals he kept while incarcerated in the form of an internal monologue, detailing his thoughts and feelings, the strange people he met, his plans, his family, and his children.  Will you be copping this?

Solange photos: Mick Rock

"Love & Hip Hop" star Nancy "Mama Jones" isn't known for holding her tongue but she REALLY went all the way in on Twitter earlier with a raunchy set of tweets aimed at co-stars Yandy and Olivia that are barely printable.....BUT we have them for you inside!

On this week's "Love & Hip Hop" episode, Olivia made fun of Nancy's husky voice, which you would think is pretty innocent right? WRONG!

Nancy went off. She took to her Twitter account and lived up to her mantra, "I'm a Psychotic B*tch!" calling both Yandy and Olivia a series of dirty names and alluding to Olivia being passed around G Unit!

Here are her tweets (which have been deleted):

But it didn't stop there......

Whoa.

Olivia got wind of the tweets and said,

For her part, Yandy has not responded.  And she shouldn't. 

I know Nancy is disrespectful but I couldn't see seriously arguing with a woman her age.  Hot ass mess.

Amber Rose is sad y'all.  While taping an appearance for MTV's RapFix, she broke down crying because of all the haters she encounters.  Check out the video inside...

While out pubbing her new single "Fame," Amber stopped by MTV's RapFix to remind us about her love for Wiz Khalifa, and tell the world how Kanye and his fans treat her.

"Wiz knows that I've never loved a man the way I love him. He knows that, he's very secure with that.  He knows that know matter what I would never go back to that. and he also knows that I haven't talked in so long--so nobody really knows my side of the story. No-one knows what I've been through. The things that I've had to deal with when Kanye made his album. And he talked reckless about me on his album. And them I have people throwing things at me in the street because they're fans of Kanye's."

And after host Sway tried to change the subject, she cried:

"I'm just crying because I don't deserve to bullied like that.  I'm a nice girl, I don't bother anybody. And I keep my mouth shut because I don't want any trouble. But to be bullied through music and through stuff like that it's not fair to me. I don't deserve that."

Amber is a sweet girl.  And getting negativity even when you're nice isn't a foreign concept in celebrityville.  There's a difference between being a celebrity and being a musician. So if Amber has always wanted to make music like she says, but supposedly hates the negativity and attention from the public, maybe making the music without going on voluntary promo rounds or accepting "celebrity" appearances is a better idea.  Just a thought...

TheYBF.com caught up with "Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada at Tuesday night's book release party for Big Boy.  Apparently she and "Basketball Wife" co-star Jennifer Williams STILL haven't kissed and made up.  And she gave us the status (of the moment) of her and fiance Chad Johnson's wedding plans.  Check it inside...

At the Sayers Club in Hollywood Tuesday night, Evelyn revealed her beef with frenemy Jen is still going strong.  She dished to us:

"We're currently filming so I can't say but so much.  But I think it's out there that we're not speaking.  I will confirm that.  And she actually confirmed it in another interview.  It's stemming from last season, but you'll see. You guys have to give me your opinion on that after--if you were in my positon how would you feel?"

The Dolce shoe boutique owner (who also has her own book coming out on the same Cash Money Content label as Big) said the two of them actually spoke off camera, but nothing came of it:

"I honestly thought [we were going to make it]. We actually had a conversation outside of filming, and I was like, things happen--you get caught up in interviews and whatever.  But..it wasn't over.

After last week's back and forth about whether the wedding with fiance Chad Johnson was still on--she confirms they are indeed still in planning mode.  And VH1 is still figuring out production of the couple's new show together.

And about making babies--she says she's trying to make the most out of "this."  (And by "this" we guess she's talking about her newfound fame.)  And she's not trying to be pregnant during it all. 

Check the video below:

Video correspondent: L.A. Correspondent Kalia Silva

Fab actress Taraji P. Henson posed for the February 2011 issue of "UPSCALE" Magazine where she dishes on motherhood, playing a bad girl acting in Think Like A Man, and the challenges she faces as a Black actress. Deets inside.....

Think Like A Man star Taraji P. Henson covers "UPSCALE" and dishes in the magazine about the VERY public snub she received from TV Guide last year, playing a bad girl on film, and the challenges she faces as a mom and actress.  Here are the highlights....

On being a mom first, actress second:

“This Hollywood thing? It’s my job. That’s it. I love it and I worked hard for it. But it by no means defines who I am. When I go home, my family and friends say, ‘I liked your movie. Now can you go was your dishes please?”

On speaking up and not apologetic about the TV Guide incident that snubbed her from the “Person Of Interest” cover story:

“I just stated a fact. And the people spoke. And then CBS pulled the whole cover. I get that all the time. Sometimes I admit I feel like, ‘Can I catch a break?’ That wasn’t the first time it’s happened and it won’t be the last. This was just one time I chose to speak on it.”

On facing fully forward and looking for new challenges:

“Hollywood keeps trying to tell me that black women can’t open a film. I will absolutely prove them wrong before my career is done. I want to stretch my acting muscle and do something completely different. I’d love to play a man. Sounds weird, but I want to do something that make me work hard. Call me kooky, but I always want to go outside my comfort zone.”

On playing a bad girl for the first time in the upcoming ‘Think Like A Man’ film:

“You’ve never seen me play this girl. She’s a bitch. And she’s the pretty girl in the film. I wanted this role so bad. I told the casting folks,’if you don’t let me get that role, I don’t need to be in this movie at all.’ They were thinking about casting a white girl for the role and I said, ‘No. I can do this.’ And then of course, when it’s time to start filming, I freaked out. I said, wait’ Maybe I should play the baby-momma instead….[LOL] I was scared because it’s so different than anything I’ve ever done.”

Looking good Taraji!

Earlier this evening, The Help actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer attended the 2012 Critics' Choice Awards, for which they both received nods.  And both of the ladies won big. See their pics inside....

The 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards were held at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles tonight and aired live on VH1.

Actress Viola Davis, who recently adopted a baby named Genesis, looked stunning in her red gown.  And grabbed the top award for Best Actress.

During the show, the cast of The Help won for Best Acting Ensemble.

Meanwhile, her co-star Octavia Spencer rocked a simple and elegant black dress.

She also walked away with the Best Supporting Actress award for The Help.  Congrats to the ladies!

Photos via  Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

New mom Tia Mowry Hardrict was in baby bliss yesterday as she shopped it up at The Children's Place in L.A.  Check out what she copped and the pics of baby Cree she showed off inside...

It was all about 6 month old baby Cree for Tia yesterday.  After her show "The Game" premiered to big numbers on Tuesday, it was time to cop some new clothes and accessories for her baby boy.  She was spotted having some fun while buying up everything in the store:

And she even showed off pics of Cree to the store clerk.

And are those a few baby girl clothes we see?  Well we've actually learned that Tia was shopping not only for her own son, but shopping for a big giveaway she and The Chldren's Place are doing where she handpicks an outfit for the winner. Sweet!

Fun times.

Pics: Bauer Griffin

"The Game" star Brandy recently revealed she will be working on tracks with Monica and Drake for her new album. Get the deets inside, plus hear "Think Like A Man" by Ne-Yo and Jennifer Hudson featuring Rick Ross.  Also, Common performed on "Jimmy Fallon" last night...

We told you earlier about Brandy working on a new album, and now the "Full Moon" singer has revealed a few deets about the disc.

She told media recently, "I've been talking about doing something with Monica for a very long time all because the fans have wanted that."

She added that she loves the sound of Monica's voice and hopes they can recreate that "The Boy Is Mine" magic.

And you can expect Drake's influence on the disc as she revealed she's recording one of his tracks this week. It sounds like it's shaping up to be a good project.  Good luck Brandy! 

Also in music.....

Off the sountrack for the upcoming flick Think Like A Man (March 9), Ne-Yo and Jennifer Hudson have teamed with Rick Ross for "Think Like A Man."

The mid-tempo banger is sure to be a club and radio hit as it blends Jennifer's rich vocals with the flow of Rick Ross.  Ne-Yochimes in his advice to females about the laws of love.

Listen to "Think Like A Man" here:

BONUS:

Rapper Common performed "Celebrate" with The Roots last night on "Jimmy Fallon."  Check it above....

EXTRAS:

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Nia Long is in baby bliss!  The new mom twice over was spotted out in L.A. yesterday with her newest bundle of joy.  And also with a suspicious band around her ring finger.  Check out 2-month-old Kez Sunday Udoka making his debut inside....

She's glowing!  41-year-old Love Jones actress, Nia Long, was beaming as took her new baby boy Kez out for a walk yesterday.  Daddy Ime Udoka and big brother Massai (10) weren't pictured, but it looked like mommy and son were having some cute bonding time:

Awww.  Nia looked great post-baby in her baggy jeans and houndstooth newsboy cap.  Before giving birth this past November, she told EBONY magazine baby Kez was the best surprise:

'I was supposed to go to Ghana to do a film and that's when I found out I was pregnant.

'I had a doctor's appointment to get the yellow fever shot and they were like, 'Miss Long, we can't give you a shot.'

'I almost fainted. It was the best moment and the sweetest surprise ever.'

Congrats again Nia!

Photos: WH Pictures

Last night, Chris Paul hosted his 4th Annual PBA Celebrity Invitational.  And celebs like Ciara, Reggie Bush, Kevin Hart and Blake Griffin were there to flex their skills.  Watch out for the SPOILER ALERT for who took home the trophy. See the celebs bowl for a cause inside.....

At Lucky Strike Lanes in L.A., Clippers star Chris Paul hosted the "4th Annual Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational" raising money for his CP3 Foundation.  Chris put on his bowling best to show folks how it's done:

Chris set it up so that it was four teams featuring a professional bowler, athlete and an entertainer hit the bowling pins.

Michael Strahan attended with girlfriend Nicole Murphy.

And he was spotted sizing up the competition.

Think Like A Man star Kevin Hart played on Chris' team.

Chris' teammate Blake Griffin showed he can do more than slam dunk.

Meanwhile, Ciara held it down for the ladies and brought a little sex appeal to the game.  Y'all know she made a point to be there...

Reggie Bush also brought his sexy.

SPOILER ALERT:

And it looks like Jesse Williams of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" might have walked away a winner!

And Mindless Behavior performed for the crowd.

Fun times for a great cause!

You can watch the event on ESPN on Super Bowl Sunday at 4pm.  

Photos by Jesse Grant/Getty Images North America

Jennifer Hudson is all about showing off her new bod these days. And we don't blame her.  The "I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down" author signed copies of her new book at Barnes & Nobles at The Grove in L.A. yesterday.

Pics of her getting leggy inside...

30-year-old Jennifer Hudson rocked an eye catching orange mini dress (great color for her!), along with tan wedges, oversized gold and lavender earrings, and cute blue nail polish to accessorize.

She autographed books for her fans and looked happier than ever. 

This past Sunday in an interview with Dateline, Jenny revealed that she was shocked when she was digitally slimmed down for her self-titled 2008 album cover:

'It’s like "Where’s the rest of me?" They Photoshopped me probably to the size I am now on that cover, when we all know I was nowhere near that.

'To me, it did not send out a good message. And it did not represent me well. Did I not just prove that talent is enough if I made it this far? Being who I am, being the size that I am?'

And she also denies the rumors that she turned down the leading role in Precious--which ended up being played by Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe.  She told TMZ this week:

"I did NOT turn down the role because of the weight thing ... I turned it down because I felt it was just too graphic for me at that time."

But folks believe she contradicted herself since on Sunday's Dateline interview, she answered the same question with: "I would have had to be the big girl again.  I don't like the idea of being boxed into anything."

Pics via INF

Beyonce Knowles and her stylish mom Tina are doing their part to keep President Obama in The White House as the pair are two of the celebs who have designed a fundraising re-election t-shirt for his 2012 campaign.  It's all a part of the Runway to Win campaign, which is a follow up to the Runway To Change 2008 campaign.  See the tee inside and find out which celebs sent Baby Blue Ivy Carter gifts......

Beyonce and Tina Knowles have launched a t-shirt for the fashion-inspired campaign Runway to Win, a part of President Barack Obama re-election bid.  The t-shirt has inspirational writings on it along with an American flag. 

It's all part of a fundraising effort with several designers--including Tracey Reese, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Rachel Roy, Jason Wu, Sean Combs, Thakoon, and plenty more.

It will retail for $45 (other designers' items are going for as much as $95) and every penny goes to Obama’s re-election campaign. The sale will kick off on the President's official site on February 7.  Will you support?

Also......

Though she's only a few days old, Baby Blue Ivy Carter has already had a better birthday than you and I can imagine.  The New York Post is reporting that she's received gifts totaling $1.5 million! This includes a handmade solid gold horse from Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka ($600,000) price tag, a coach-like crib from Posh Tots ($20,000) and a $15,000 Swarovski crystal covered highchair. Oh, and a Cartier diamond dummy (likely to keep all her jewelry on) from an unnamed celeb.  Also, Oprah Winfrey sent over a load of books.   Reportedly, The Carters will be donating several of the items they received to a charity for young mothers.  Check the video above.

Meanwhile, Kelly Rowland reportedly gave Blue a Bob Marley onesie and a $5,200 Swarovski crystal baby bathtub. 

Must be nice!

Kyla Pratt is extra grown these days.  The YBF chick is 25, she's a new mom, and she has a re-newed career starring in this season of BET's "Let's Stay Together."

Check out what Ms. Kyla recently had to say about getting married to her baby girl's father, why she chooses to address her haters (after she revealed she had a baby on the low), and just how far she's come as a mother to her baby girl Lyric....

In a new interview with VIBE VIXEN, Kyla Pratt is letting folks know she is just fine with her and her boyfriend's (above) current status as unwed parents.  Marriage is in the future for the actress though.  And for all you beauty addicts: How does she keeps her skin looking young and perfect?  She says she keeps it simple with just cleaning and moisturizing with Kiehls.

Now do you and your man plan on getting married?
Not right now. That’s for the future. We talked about it, but we’re both on the same page.

How have you evolved since you became a mother?
Girl, [laughs] no sleep, but [my baby] is my world! That’s all I think about everyday, and everything I do is just for her. I want to make sure she’s good in her future. I’m enjoying every minute of it!

How was your pregnancy?
My pregnancy was wonderful. I have a great man by my side and a very supportive and loving family that is there for me. I got to enjoy the beauty of another human being growing inside of me.

What advice do you have for Beyoncé who is a new mother?
Girl! Lord ‘a mercy [laughs]! The only thing I would say is love that baby to the fullest, and I am sure she’ll do that.

You recently penned a letter defending your family on your blog. Did you feel you owed people an explanation?
I don’t feel I owe anybody anything; it was just about putting the truth out there, so lies can stop being spread. If they got something to say after this, they can say whatever they want, but I know I am going to tell you what it is, and that’s all I can do. I was just tired of people sending me mess. That letter was for the negative people trying to push things my way. I tried to say it the best way possible without wildin’ out [laughs]. I think I did good!

How do you deal with negativity and the rumors?
I feel like people will always have something to say, so me talking about my daughter on 106 & Park was bound to happen because that’s my everything. I never announced being pregnant because I watched people in the industry have a baby, like Jennifer Freeman and Lauren London. People don’t know the actual story or know what’s really going on, and they are so negative and hurtful. I didn’t want to go through that with my pregnancy. The baby can feel what you’re feeling, so I was like I’m going to enjoy my pregnancy without having people have something to say. So at the point of 106 and Park, it was like, she’s already here now.

Check out VIBE VIXEN to see what Kyla had to say about her brand new role on BET's "Let's Stay Together" and more.

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