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Lauren London Turned Down Her 'Dream Role' In 'Snowfall' To Build A Family With Nipsey Hussle - Get Into Their 'California Love' Story For GQ

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Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle are spilling deets about California Love in their new GQ piece. Go inside to learn more about the usually private couple inside...

Lovebirds Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle have been dating since 2013 and they've seemingly kept their love fest low key. Now, the couple is opening up about their California Love in GQ magazine's 2019 Power Couple issue.

Shot in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles, the photoshoot flicks were first thought to be engagement photos, but Nipsey cleared that up with the quickness. Catch up HERE in case you missed.

In their GQ profile, we learned the California natives started dating like most millennials these days: The Internet!

The ATL actress shared while filming "The Game" for BET in 2013, she wanted to buy her castmates copies of Nipsey's mixtape, Crenshaw, as a wrap present. The mixtape was being sold for $100 for marketing purposes.

"It was a scarcity model. Jay-Z bought a few copies, et cetera," Nipsey shared with the magazine.

After copping the mixtapes, Lauren began following Nipsey on Instgram and then it happened. The rapper "slid into her DMs" and the rest is history.

 

Since then, they have been all wrapped up in love (give or take a possible breakup/PR stunt). In 2016, they welcomed a son named Kross, joining Lauren's other son Cameron Carter, whom she shares with rapper Lil Wayne.

Right before finding out she was pregnant with their child, Lauren was putting in work to build her career. She revealed she auditioned to play Faith Evans in Notorious, but she didn't land the role.

“I talked to Faith, Puff, everybody. It just came down that the director didn't believe me as Faith," Lauren recalled.

 

 

However, that didn't stop her. She then started gearing up for her "dream role" in John Singleton's FX series "Snowfall." Apparently, Singleton specifically chose her for a role, she nabbed it, shot the pilot, and then BOOM, she got pregnant.

“Lauren was handpicked by John Singleton to do Snowfall. She read, got the part, shot the pilot...did stunts...this was her dream role,” the Grammy nominated rapper said. “And then she got pregnant with our son. That was a really hard decision for her to make.” Lauren decided she'd rather take care of her family and passed on the role, which she dubbed as "one of the toughest decision of my career by far,” especially after the series became a huge hit.

“Do I choose my soul or myself?” Lauren said. “I went with my soul.”

“I didn't put any pressure on her for whatever decision she wanted to make,” Nipsey said. “I learned then that what she believes in, she really believes in.”

 

 

No regrets though. She seems to be happily in love with her man. 

 
 
 
 
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Nipsey's star power is continuing to grow. His 2018 album, Victory Lap, earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album of the Year. Warner Music Group hosted a party to celebrate his nomination where he rubbed elbows with Jay Z and performed his new music.

“I read every review. But I never wanted to seek validation by awards or anything controlled by politics,” he said. “The people who know, know.”

You can read their full profile and see more of their spread here. 

 

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Offset Goes Off About Being A 'Father Of 4', Cardi B Gets Red Hot For Album Release Party & Kulture Is The Absolute CUTEST!

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Before dropping his album in the wee hours of the morning, Offset was going off on social media about being a father of four. Turns out, it was his way of promoting his new solo project, Father Of 4. Go inside for his tweets, plus pics and videos of Cardi B and her hubby partying it up in Atlanta during his album release party...

Offset is looking to nab the Father of the Year award.

The Migos rapper released his first solo project last night, dubbed Father Of 4. Apparently, he takes being a father very seriously and made sure he let his fans know it.

In a series of tweets, the 27-year-old rapper shared how much he values fatherhood. While he may not post his kids on his social media much (which he explains why), he's a doting dad. Not perfect, but he loves his kids. Check it (read from the bottom up):

 

 

"Father hood was missing in my life and sometimes I have to be missing for work but it all come back to the little ones I’m setting them up for the future. I didn’t take the cleanest route to success I ran into walls and hurdles but I over came them I’m proud of me!!!," he tweeted.

No shade, we wished he took his marriage vows as serious as he does fatherhood.  But also, who was berating him for working so much to provide for his kids?  That's what most parents do.  Not sure if he was getting things confused, but people were critical about his extracurricular bedroom activities.  Not his work schedule.

The father-of-four is featured on the album cover with his children, Jordan, 9, Kody, 3, Kalea, 3 and 7-month-old Kulture, whom he shares with wife Cardi B.

We can't lie. The kiddies are freakin' adorable.

 

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Offset snapping it up with his kiddies:

 

Offset's album was supposed to drop at midnight. Then it got pushed back to 1am. 1am rolled around and there were technical difficulties. Eventually, they got it together and the project was released on all major streaming platforms.

The album has features from his wife Cardi B, J. Cole, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Gucci Mane, Quavo, and more. However, we noticed his Migos homie Takeoff doesn't appear on any tracks. That's interesting.

Before the album's release, the "Money" rapper shared a rare video of their daughter Kulture all smiles while bouncing to her daddy's new tracks:

Toooo cute.

The Grammy Award winner also posted up a video with Offset, rocking out to his new album:

 
 
 
 
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For the album release party...

 

Offset and Cardi hit the club in Atlanta to celebrate his new solo project. The "Bodak Yellow" rapper was feeling the vibes, rapping her lyrics to "Clout," the track she's featured on:

 

 

 

 

 

Fun times.

Will you be streaming Offset's new album?

 

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Two Baltimore Women Accuse R. Kelly Of Sexual Misconduct When They Were Minors + Two Other R. Kelly Accusers Go Before Grand Jury, One Reportedly Has Physical Evidence

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More women have come forward, accusing R. Kelly of sexual misconduct when they were minors. Meanwhile, two other accusers went before a grand jury and one of them reportedly provided physical evidence. Also, Homeland Security is reportedly compiling evidence against the singer. Deets inside...

It's been sex weeks since the explosive LIFETIME docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly" rocked folks to the core. And now, more women are coming forward with claims that the singer sexually abused them as minors.

Two Baltimore women held a press conference, detailing how the Grammy Award winning singer took advantage of them back in 1995 when they were 15 and 16-years old.

Latresa Scaff and Rochelle Washington (above), joined by lawyer Gloria Allred, held a press conference in New York City to share their story publicly. One of them claims Kelly preyed on her as minor while she was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.

According to the women, the singer picked them out of a crowd during at an afterparty following a performance at the Baltimore Grand in 1995. LL Cool J performed that night as well. Latresa Scaff, who was 16 at the time, said the singer invited them to his suite at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Her friend Rochelle Washington was 15.

When they got to the hotel, a man instructed to lift their dresses up as Kelly was making his way into the hotel room. She said a few minutes later, the "I Believe I Can I Fly" singer came into the room allegedly with his penis outside of his jeans.

She claims R. Kelly put his hands under her dress and asked if they could have a threesome. Rochelle wasn't with it, so she went into the bathroom. She said while under the influence of marijuana and alcohol, Kelly allegedly asked her to perform oral sex on him and she did it. After that, he allegedly had sexually intercourse with her.

“I’m coming forward now because I feel this is the right thing to do,” Scaff said during the conference. “I am speaking out because I want to encourage other victims who I know must be out there to come forward as well. I want justice for anyone who is a victim of R. Kelly,” she said.

Check it:

Gloria Allred also spoke during the conference, warning Kelly he can't hide anymore: 

We told you about a grand jury that was reportedly formed in Chicago after new evidence came to light. Now, two women have provided testimony before the grand jury and one of them came with receipts.

TMZ reports:

One alleged victim testified she was underage when she had sex with the singer in Illinois between 2008 and 2010. We're told she provided prosecutors with physical evidence to back her allegations. We do not know the nature of that evidence.

Our sources say the second woman told the grand jury she had knowledge of sexual encounters between R. Kelly and underage girls, and also corroborated details revealed in "Surviving R. Kelly."

Reportedly, a dozen of accusers have come forward following lawyer Michael Avenatti revealing he had turned over a NEW, never-before-seen video that allegedly shows R. K Kelly engaging in sex acts with an alleged underaged girl to police. He said it's NOT the same tape that was used in the child pornography case that was brought against Kelly in 2008.

Avenatti claims he has been investigating Kelly since April and that he's holding a press conference in Chicago today to discuss new details relating to his investigation:

 

 

A second grand jury was convened in the Southern District of New York, based on investigations by the F.B.I. and the I.R.S., according to the New Yorker.

The publication reports the singer is the subject of multiple criminal investigations, focused on a wide array of charges, conducted by state and federal prosecutors and law-enforcement officials in at least three states.

Below are the deets of the investigation:

Meanwhile, the investigative division of the Department of Homeland Security, which investigates sex trafficking, has formed a squad with roughly two dozen members, which is devoted to compiling evidence about a wide range of alleged crimes by Kelly. An official connected to that probe says that the squad’s leadership plans to convene a third grand jury, in the Eastern District of New York, soon. In addition, officials in Fulton County, Georgia, have reactivated a stalled investigation that was originally spurred by two sets of parents who went to local law-enforcement officials because they believe that their daughters are being held by Kelly against their will, in what they describe as a “cult.”

The D.H.S. investigation is looking, in part, at charges that Kelly transported girls across state lines “for immoral purposes,” in violation of the White-Slave Traffic Act, from 1910, which is more commonly known as the Mann Act. (There’s an echo of pop-music history here: the rock-and-roll pioneer Chuck Berry was convicted under the same law, in 1960, and spent a year and a half in federal prison.)

The D.H.S. investigators are gathering information about a girl who began a relationship with Kelly in 2015, when she was seventeen, which is below the age of consent in Florida, where she met him at a concert. The girl allegedly later became part of the “cult.” Her parents say that Kelly has held her and another girl (who met the singer in Georgia, when she was nineteen) in homes in Chicago and in suburban Atlanta. Kelly has since lost his Georgia properties and is now living in Chicago, where he was born. The two young women are still with him. A spokesperson for the D.H.S. said, “As a matter of practice, Homeland Security Investigations does not confirm or deny the existence of investigations.”

As previously reported, R. Kelly's lawyer, Steven Greenberg, claims he's unaware of a grand jury being formed. We're sure he'll get the memo soon, if he hasn't already.

 

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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged For Alleged Prostitution Solicitation In Sex Trafficking Ring, And There's Video Evidence

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Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots who's also the homie of your fave rappers, athletes and current President, has been charged on 2 counts of solicitation in connection with a prostitution ring bust in Jupiter, FL.  The latest inside.

UPDATE: Kraft's good friend Meek Mill posted this after the news hit:

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Robert Kraft - the 77-year-old businessman worth $6.6 Billion - was just named as one of 200 people charged in a massive sex trafficking and prostitution ring investigation in Jupiter, Florida.  There's a warrant for the owner of the Super Bowl champs, and it's not looking good.

According to police, Kraft is tied to an international human trafficking ring that took place at a local massage parlor that has been under investigation for months.  Police revealed they have video proof of Kraft in the act.  TC Palm reports:

The NFL owner was charged with paying for sexual services at Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter.

The spa was among 10 shut down in the Orlando area, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast after a several-month investigation revealed women there were in "sexual servitude," according to arrest records.

Polce allege that the spa served as a front for a prostitution ring, and a months-long investigation resulted in 10 spas getting shut down.

As most already know, "massage parlors" are not always legit.  They're notorious for often catering to undercover sexual activity - handjobs and beyond - with clients, and can sometimes "employ" workers who were sex trafficked into that life.

TC Palm revealed interesting details about the alleged prostitution and sex trafficking at the spa:

An investigation into the spa, which opened in 2012, began in October.

Surveillance revealed a steady stream of male clients at the nondescript business in a Jupiter strip center between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. They would stay for 30 minutes to an hour, arrest records show.

Women, many of them from China, lived inside and were not permitted to leave, detectives learned.

Police found napkins coated in seminal fluid in a trash receptacle outside the spa on more than one occasion. Condoms were rarely used, according to arrest warrants.

The owner of that spa, Hua Zhang, 58, of Winter Garden, was arrested and charged with deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution, keeping and frequenting a house of prostitution and 26 counts of procuring for prostitution.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder believe women in the spas were supplied by human traffickers with ties to China and New York.

Millions began to be seized and about 300 arrest warrants were issued this week in connection with the 10 spas.

Sounds like the movie (that later became a Lifetime series starring Jennifer Love Hewitt) The Client List sans the horrible alleged trafficking aspect.

Kraft's reps deny any involvement in the alleged ring:

"We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity," a spokesman for Kraft said in a statement. "Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further."

He has been a longtime seasonal resident of Jupiter.  Sheesh.

 

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First Look At Nicki Minaj's Futuristic 'Nicki WRLD Tour' - Metallic 'Fits, Unicorns & 'Parallel To None' Promo

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Nicki Minaj kicked off the European leg of her "Nicki WRLD Tour" in Germany last night. And she served up all the dramatics with a new tour promo video. Get into her futuristic set...

The Queen wants y'all to know she's back!

Nicki Minaj made a stop in Munich, Germany last night for the first stop on her highly anticipated "Nick WRLD Tour," featuring Juice WRLD. And chick came with some heat.

The QUEEN rapper brought all the dramatics on stage with her metallic 'fits, futuristic visuals, and she even came out riding a massive unicorn to kick off the show, while performing "Majesty." The "Chun-Li" rapper def brought her fans into her psychedelic fantasy world.

The Barbz have been waiting for this tour after she axed the U.S. leg last year. However, she came back and explained she just swapped the order of the tour.

Now that she has y'alls attention, she's showing off her "Parallel To None" tour promo video, one of many we assume:

 

 

Take a tour through her world below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Stop: Bratislava, Slovakia tonight.

 

 

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R.Kelly Indicted On 10 Charges Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Turning Himself In On No-Bail Arrest + Michael Avenatti Releases Photos Allegedly Of R.Kelly In The Act

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It took over two decades, but it certainly appears R.Kelly is about to get what has been a long time coming to him.  He's been formally indicted on 10 charges of felony criminal sexual abuse, and he's set to turn himself in tomorrow. The lawyer for 6 individuals involved has also released imagery and details surrounding new video evidence.

Today, Cook County's State's Attorney Kim Fox revealed R.Kelly has been formally indicted by the Cook County grand jury on 10 charges of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims.  And the details are just as disturbing as you would expect. 

Three victims, initials HW, JP and RL, were involved in incidents that occurred in May 1998 through January 2010. A grand jury returned an indictment on four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse for the first and three counts for the second, and two counts for the third, based on the victims being under the age of seventeen and Robert Kelly being more than five years older.

A fourth victim, initials LC, was involved in an incident that occurred February 18, 2003. The grand jury returned a charge of one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse based on the transmission of semen by Robert Kelly on the victim's body parts for the purpose of sexual gratification, during the course of an underlying felony of attempt criminal sexual assualt.

Aggravated criminal sexual abuse is a class two felony, with the sentencing range of three to seven years per count. It is also probation. So yeah, he's going to be in jail for the rest of his life if he receives guilty verdicts and max sentences on all counts

Kelly is set to surrender to police on a no-bail arrest, but is still attending a bond hearing tomorrow.

 

Attorney Michael Avenatti - who was retained in April of last year - is repping 6 clients involved in the charges - 2 alleged victims, 2 parents and 2 people within R.Kelly's circle during the time in question.  And he revealed allegedly damaging images that he claims are R.Kelly and an unpictured minor.:

During his press conference that just wrapped, he revealed the tape was shot in the late 90's - likely 1999 - and it's 2 separate scenes that were allegedly shot from R.Kelly's home.  Both R.Kelly and the victim say 10 separate times in the video referencing her age as 14 in the video, and it is clear in the video that it is not role play. It's an entirely different from the video from 20 years ago.

In the video, R.Kelly is allegedly seen performing oral sex on a 14-year-old girl, showing pornography to the girl that shows R.Kelly engaging in sex with another female, and also includes R.Kelly urinating on at least 1 girl.

Avenatti had a message for the enablers around R.Kelly too, i.e. the managers, publicists, and others who allegedly allowed this to go on for 25 years: He will find evidence of them allowing sexual abuse to continue in the interest of money.  He tells them they are "just as guilty" and  "it's disgusting."

Avenatti also claimed that R.Kelly's previous trial was "rigged", there was alleged obstruction of justice, and he's certain that will not be the case this time around.

You can watch the presser below:

 

 

 

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Jussie Smollett Allegedly Made 'Untreated Drug Problem' Claim To Police, Fought With Co-Stars After Bailing Out, WRITTEN OUT Last 2 'Empire' Episodes

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"Empire" star Jussie Smollett just found himself written out of the last two episode s of the season, and at war with his castmates after his arrest.  What he told police about his "drug problem" inside.

As he was giving his side of the story while under arrest yesterday Jussie made a very interesting claim, reportedly.  While at Cook County jail in Chicago, just before attending his bail hearing, Jussie dropped a bomb about his "drug problem."  We're not sure if he's going to use this as a defense in his case where he's facing felony charges for arranging a homophobic, racist attack against himself in an attempt to raise his profile allegedly because he was dissatisfied with his salary.  But, it's interesting.

TMZ reports:

Jussie told police, during his arrest, he has a drug problem ... one for which he's never been treated. That could become relevant later in the case because, as we reported, cops say Jussie bought ecstasy from Abel. IF he were convicted, a drug issue could be a mitigating factor that gets his sentenced reduced.

According to docs, Smollett also answered "no" to alcohol or mental health problems.

Just after posting bail, Jussie rushed through the mob of photogs to head straight to the "Empire" set like his lawyer said he would.  But things did NOT go well, apparently.  Heated words were exchanged with his castmates, and he left the set:

Sources on the "Empire" set tell us the cast and crew were waiting at least 30 minutes for Jussie to begin the scheduled scene. When he eventually showed his face he was very emotional, and surrounded by his family.

We're told he addressed everyone on set, saying ..."I’m sorry I’ve put you all through this and not answered any calls. I wanted to say I’m sorry and, you know me, I would never do this to any of you, you are my family. I swear to God, I did not do this.”

After that, he left the set. We're told it was obvious Jussie had been crying a lot, so producers said he would have to come back later. He did, and we're told he is currently shooting the scene.

We noticed his best friend on and off screen, Gabby Sidibe, removed her IG post saying she believed him. 

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We also hear his co-stars want him fired. The site revealed:

We're told many of the "Empire" actors are "f**king furious" and feel if FOX honchos don't fire Jussie, he should quit on his own ... because he doesn't deserve a spot on the hit show.

The feelings of animosity stem from the fact everyone on set had Jussie's back after the "attack," but in light of the new evidence police have laid out ... many of them feel hurt and embarrassed.

We're told almost everyone on set is worried about how Smollett's damaged the show's reputation ... and could continue to do so if he remains part of the cast.

 

Not everybody is mad at their middle Lyon brother co-star, though.  Some reportedly believe this is incredibly too farfetched of a story to concoct and carry out, so he must be telling the truth.

 

Still, there is reportedly MAD tension on set.  Jussie has even changed his number and only given his new one to those on his side, according to TMZ:

It seems Smollett is well aware of the dissension on set. TMZ broke the story ... Jussie showed up on set Thursday after the madness outside the court and apologized to everyone, but insisted he's innocent.

We're told he's changed his number because certain pissed off cast members were blowing up his phone. He's only given his new number to the people still in his corner.

Something tells us the writers may not be on his list of folks he gave his new number to, since they've written him off the last two episodes of the season saying they'd like to keep things less stressful amongst the cast and crew:

 

 

The publisher for the Smollett family cookbook he is doing with all of his siblings says they're sticking by him.  The cookbook is still a go.

 

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COVER DEBUT: North West Dubbed The Leader Of The Next Generation In WWD Magazine

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5-year-old North West just nabbed her first magazine cover and she's already being praised as a leader of the next generation. More inside...

 

North West is only 5-years-old and she just landed her first solo magazine cover.



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Move over millennials, a new generation is coming of age. At five years old, North West, the famous daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has captivated the digital realm with her cross-generational appeal. Without a public Instagram or YouTube channel of her own, she’s too young to fully understand what a digital footprint is. And yet, hers is already wildly popular. We’ve watched North West grow on Instagram and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and magazines — here, she poses for her first solo cover. Her distinct fashion sense belies her age, and lately, so does her eye for makeup. West, whether she knows it or not, is at the forefront of a generation that is highly connected, engaged with fashion and beauty and individualistic in style. Called Alpha, signifying a new beginning, this age group is unlike any the world has ever seen. And combined with Gen Z, their slightly older counterparts, their numbers are strong. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2025, people aged 17 and under will comprise 43 percent of the U.S. population. Already, they are significant consumers of beauty: According to NPD, 69 percent of Gen Zers use color cosmetics and 68 percent have a skin-care regimen. With numbers like that, Alphas and Gen Z are expected to have a sociocultural and economic impact equal to that of their parents or older siblings, the Millennials. Read more on WWD.com, link in bio. Report: @alexa_writes Photog: @jucophoto set design: @lizzielang hair styling: @chrisappleton1 makeup: @maryphillips #wwdbeauty

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The mini fashionista, daughter of Kanye& Kim Kardashian West, is flexing her model skills on WWD Beauty Inc's February cover.

She's styling and profiling in a series of photos where she's rocking fun, colorful outfits just in time for spring. The celebuspawn even rocked colorful eye liner for the shoot. In the article, the magazine brings attention to the up-and-coming age group Generation Z (those born in 1997 and after) and has dubbed her as the leader of the new school.

"Without a public Instagram or YouTube channel of her own, she's too young to fully understand what a digital footprint is. And yet, hers is already wildly popular," the magazine writes. "West, whether she knows it or not, is at the forefront of a generation that is highly connected, engaged with fashion and beauty and individualistic in style."

Looks like she's already following in the footsteps of her parents as they prepare her to take over the next generation of pop culture. This isn't her first magazine cover, but it is her first solo cover. She appeared Interview magazine‘s September 2017 cover with her mom. North has also posed it up for Fendi’s #MeandMyPeekaboo campaign with her mom and grandmother, Kris Jenner.

 

Blue ivy Carter also says Hi. 

 

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Date night for new parents LeToya Luckett-Walker and her hubby Tommicus Walker!

The happy couple jetted out to the Bahamas to enjoy their first vacation since welcoming their baby girl, Gianna Iman Walker. The singer and her hubby welcomed their bundle of joy on January 4th and she weighed in at 7lbs 15oz. She posted a heartwarming picture of them holding their daughter's hand with the caption,"Gianna Iman Walker. Born || 1/ 4/19. 7 lbs 15 oz. Our lives are forever changed."

 

 

Aww.

The new bundle of joy is LeToya's first child and Tommicus' 2nd. He has a 6-year-old daughter named Madison from a previous relationship. Congrats again to the couple!

Speaking of new babies...

 

 

Rapper Fat Joe met his "niece," the Golden Child, for the first time recently.

Proud parents Remy Ma and Papoose gazed at their baby girl as Joe cradled her in his arms. He captioned,"Wowwwwww my niece is sooooo beautiful, i know everyone says their kid is beautiful but this young lady is stunning her smile is priceless God bless The Golden Child @papoosepapoose @remyma Family Ties"

Aww!

 

 

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Zendaya Slays Her Way To Becoming Newest (& Youngest) Face Of Lancôme, Lupita Nyong'o & More Welcome Her To The Fold!

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At just 22-years-old, Zendaya has become the newest and youngest global ambassador for Lancôme Beauty! See the phenom celebrate with the brand's other brand ambassador Lupita Nyong'o and more inside...

Issa beauty celebration!

One of our favorite IT girls just nabbed a contract most models dream of. And she's the youngest on their roster.

Zendaya has been announced as the newest global ambassador of Lancôme Beauty. And rightfully so.

The big reveal went down at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and she totally looked the part. Joined by current Lancôme ambassadors Lupita Nyong'o and Taylor Hill, the actress/singer was all smiles as she posed it up in a red off-the-shoulder David Koma jumpsuit and red heels, styled by her longtime stylist Law Roach. So f'in perfect.

'Daya will be featured in the French luxury house's beauty and fragrance campaigns, and we can't wait to see them!

 

 

'Daya is growing up and we're here for the glow up.

"It's a huge honor to be able to represent a brand like Lancôme and join such an incredible lineup of iconic women,"said Zendaya."It's so humbling to stand next to these beautiful women and be part of this brand that I've known since I was a little girl as a symbol of elegance."

“I guess you could say I’m growing up and I feel like I’m coming into my adulthood and shifting into a new phase in my career and in my life,” she continued. “It felt like that next step, that next elevated step.”

An elevated step indeed. One that ties in with her brand and her interests perfectly. She was the face of Cover Girl back in 2016, afterall.  That's when chick proved she can slay her own face, no glam team necessary.

“Obviously, I love makeup. I love that world,” she continued. “Some people who are in my profession, they don’t love it, but I really enjoy it because I always found makeup to be very therapeutic. I sometimes do my own makeup just before events just to calm down and chill. It’s kind of just my me time….I really enjoy it more as an art form. I’ve used [Lancôme’s] products for so long and it’s always been one of those staple brands of class and elegance, so it just felt like the right step.”

The Black Panther actress kept it pretty in pink, rocking a one-shouldered Alex Perry dress and Lancôme's Socialite lippie.

 

Aww!

After the announcement...

The Spider-Man actress got right to work. She changed into a red Alexis Mabille couture gown and Christian Louboutin heels to attend Vanity Fair and Lancôme's Toast To Women in Hollywood event. Chick can do no wrong.

It's going to be a BIG year for Zendaya (above, posing alongside Ava Duvernay, Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones and fellow actress Storm Reid).

 

Next week, she'll reveal her capsule with Tommy Hilfiger and she's set to star in Spider-Man: Far From Home and HBO and A24’s series “Euphoria." We know her homie/stylist Law Roach was in on the fashion feature as he posted about her Tommy Hilfiger collection on social media earlier this week. Booked and busy.

By the way, Law Roach (above) became the first African American stylist to style a Lancôme Campaign. Come thru #blackhistory!

Also at the party...

Lupita, who's starring in Jordan Peele's upcoming horror film US, made her way to the soiree.

"The Last O.G." star Tiffany Haddish rocked a winter white Michael Kors suit to toast it up.

A Wrinkle In Time star Storm Reid, who will be starring in Euphoria alongside Zendaya, served up a funky fresh look Jonathan Simkhai.

"Jessie" star Skai Jackson rocked a printed Collection 7 dress for the festivities.

"ANTM" alum/"Chicago Med" star YaYa DaCosta def came to slay in an edgy LBD.

"Queen Sugar" star Dawn-Lyen Gardner and "Grey's Anatomy" star Kelly McCreary were in the mix.

"She's Gotta Have It" star DeWanda Wise, who's starring in Jordan Peele's "The Twilight Zone,"was also in the mix.

 

Congrats Zendaya!

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R. Kelly Turns Himself In To Police [MUGSHOT] + Joycelyn Savage & Azriel Clary Spotted WITH Kelly [VIDEOS] + Kelly's Attorney Says 1 Charge Stems From His Previous Case

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R. Kelly turned himself into police last night after he was indicted on 10 sex abuse charges. There's video of the girls Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary WITH him and his attorney confirms one of the charges stem from his 2008 child pornography case. See his mugshot, videos of him handcuffed, and more inside...

R. Kelly is behind bars.

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Yesterday, Cook County's State's Attorney Kim Fox announced the Grammy Award winning singer (real name Robert Sylvester Kelly) has been formally indicted by the Cook County grand jury on 10 charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse - a Class 2 felony - involving four victims, three of them under the age of 17. He will appear in bond court this afternoon. Arraignment is set for March 8th.

If convicted, the R&B singer faces three to seven years in prison for each count.

Following the press conference, the 52-year-old singer turned himself in to Chicago police Friday night. And news cameras followed his every move as he left his studio and made his way to the police station. He arrived in a dark colored van around 8:15 pm. He did not respond to any questions that were asked as he walked inside the building.

Here's a clip of him leaving his studio:

 

 

 

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Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, said Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx folded under public pressure and that his client is an innocent man. "I think all the women are lying," Greenberg said.

Here's a clip of Kelly walking into the police station:

 

 

 

 

And here he is being whisked away in handcuffs:

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Since "Surviving R. Kelly" aired, people have been wondering about the well-being of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary, two young ladies still living with the singer. If you watched the docu-series, you saw Joycelyn and Azriel's parents desperately trying to get them back. They believe their daughters have been brainwashed and that's why they don't want to leave.

In the clips where Kelly is leaving his studio on his way to the police station, you can SEE both young ladies getting into a vehicle with the singer! Joycelyn's dad, Tim Savage, confirms his daughter was with him last night:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly has a lot of nerve. It's reported both the Savages and the Clarys are making their way to Chicago.

"Surviving R. Kelly" producer Dream Hampton said R. Kelly will have the young ladies front row at his bond hearing this afternoon.

 

 

 

 

Lawyer Michael Avenatti - who is repping 6 clients involved in the charges - held a press conference yesterday sharing details about the NEW alleged sex tape and released imagery surrounding new video evidence. On the 42-minute tape, the young lady and Kelly allegedly refer to her being 14-years-old multiple times.

He also sent out a message to Kelly's enablers (i.e. the managers, publicists, and others who allegedly allowed this to go on for 25 years) that he's coming after them as well because they are "just as guilty" as Kelly and they should be held responsible for allowing these "disgusting" acts to go on for so long.

Today, Avenatti tweeted that federal charges against R. Kelly are likely coming down the pipeline:

 

 

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After Kelly turned himself in, his attorney, Steve Greenberg, told reporters one of the charges the R&B star faces appears to be tied to his child pornography case that went down in 2008.

"Double jeopardy should bar that case," Greenberg said. "He won that case."

R. Kelly was acquitted of child pornography charges in 2008, but lawyer Michael Avenatti believes he got away with it because the previous trial was "rigged," there was alleged obstruction of justice, and he's certain that will not be the case this time around.

Cook County's State's Attorney Kim Fox read off the initials of the victims during the press conference yesterday and one of the victims' initials match the name of the victim in the 2008 case. The timeline of that victim's abuse matches the timeline from the previous case. Also, Avenatti confirmed the young lady on the new video tape IS one of the four victims that was referred to in the indictment. 

Peep his conference below:

Also, Homeland Security Investigations is reportedly compiling evidence in an investigation of Kelly, according to an US Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. No details about the investigation were shared. A second grand jury was convened in the Southern District of New York, based on investigations by the F.B.I. and the I.R.S., according to the New Yorker.

R. Kelly will appear in bond court this afternoon. Stay tuned for the details....

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R.I.P. T.I.'s Sister Precious Harris Dies After Recent Horrific Car Crash, Family Celebrates Her Life

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T.I.'s big sister Precious Harris, who often appeared on T.I. & Tiny's "Family Hustle" and "Friends & Family Hustle" shows, died yesterday after a recent horrific car crash.  The family and the friends who became close to her are understandably devastated, but they are making sure to celebrate her life.

According to reports, production shut down the cameras and halted filming last week after Precious Harris (66) was involved in a car crash.  She was rushed to the hospital and had been in ICU ever since. Now, she has passed away.

While the exact details surrounding the crash haven't been stated, it's believed she had an asthma attack after the car hit a pole.  TMZ reports:

Sources close to the family tell us Precious has been on life support since the accident and was never responsive.

We're told Tip and Tiny are devastated. T.I. was incredibly close to his sister, and so was Tiny. Tip shared a message, too, saying ... "We Love You Dearly Baby Girl...."

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It's unclear what led to the car crash, but here's what we know ... sources say Precious hit a pole, which triggered an asthma attack. Precious -- who often appeared on the show -- was taken to a hospital and placed in ICU.

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Precious was a proud big sis to T.I. and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

T.I. put out a statement from the family before celebrating his big sis' life in the sweetest way:

 

 
 
 
 
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We ALL Love You, Miss you, & Appreciate you for your love,service,& lifetime dedication to US!!! And while We’re ALL Happy to see you get your well deserved wings of eternal peace... free from pain, worries, & anguish... But Still WE ALL REALLY HATE TO SEE YOU GO!!! Don’t even trip about US tho sis... you spent your entire life making sure WE was straight... Now we owe you to NOT be selfishly consumed by our pain,but to be HAPPY for you claim your peaceful place in paradise. You earned it sis. We’ll be miserable for a while for missing your physical presence, but your lessons of love,words of wisdom & historical memories WILL NEVER DIE!!! Tell Pops me and Bryce said Whattup. Y’all save us a spot... until then... farewell Big Sis

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Precious sadly passed away near their mother's birthday:

 

T.I. says they're celebrating her life instead of being sad:

 

Precious' daughter, Kamaya, posted a heartfelt message about her passing:

 

 

The two were best friends and sorors.

Tiny also posted up a message about her sister-in-law whom she was super close to:

 

We hate the family is siffering in this way, and we hope they can always remember Precious' light in their lives.

 

 

On Valentine's Day:

 

 

T.I. and his niece shared their love and prayers for recovery just a few days ago:

 

 

Monica and Toya Wright, who were both close to Precious, as well as Cardi B., Anthony Anderson, Omari Hardwick sent condolences and love to the family.

 

We send our condolences as well. R.I.P. Precious.

 

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Malik Yoba Finally Gives Fans 'New York Undercover' Gift They've Been Asking For + 'Space Jam 2' Gets Release Date + Kendrick Lamar & SZA Aren't Performing At Oscars

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Malik Yoba has answered all of the "New York Undercover" fans' prayers. He's back! Deets on the reboot, the release date for LeBron James' Space Jam 2, and why Kendrick Lamar and SZA will not be performing at the Oscars inside...

Guess who bizzack?!

Malik Yoba is giving his fans exactly what they've been asking for over the last 20 years. There's a "New York Undercover" reboot in development, and Malik has officially signed on to reprise his role as Detective J.C. Williams from the original series. Woot!

The cop drama series has a pilot order at ABC. In the revival, Malik's character, Detective Williams, will oversee the unit and the next generation of detectives.

The on-screen detective tweeted:

 

It's rumored Luna Lauren Velez, who starred in the original series, is in negotiations to also return, but no word yet on if she's coming back.

Deadline reports

Written by Watkins based on a story by Wolf and him, New York Undercover picks up 20 years after the end of the original series that changed the face of TV cop dramas. It will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Some cast members from the original series are expected to reprise their roles.

The pilot begins filming in March in NYC.

Malik and his co-star Michael DeLorenzo's roles on the show were a huge deal because it was the first time a cop-drama featured actors of color in both leading roles. Also, the 51-year-old was the only actor to star in all four seasons of the series.

On the movie front...

 

 

LeBron JamesRyan Coogler's Space Jam 2 just received its official release date!  Mark your calendars.

Space Jam 2 will hit theaters July 16, 2021. Get ready for some nostalgic feels.

The Los Angeles Laker player and famed director confirmed they are working on a sequel to the hit 1996 classic, which starred NBA icon Michael Jordan, last year. LeBron is set to star, while Ryan, who brought us box office hit Black Panther, will produce.

"[Ryan] gave this generation's kids something I didn't have when I was a kid," James said in the September 19th issue of The Hollywood Reporter. "And that's a superhero movie with an African-American cast."

The four-time NBA MVP said never in his wildest dreams that he imagined he could become a superhero.

"I always wanted to be a superhero. Batman was my favorite. But I knew I could never be Bruce Wayne," he explained. "You've got to understand, for me that was in no way possible; I never felt like I could be the president of a multibillion-dollar company." And look at him now!

Let's get it!

In music news...

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA will NOT be hitting the stage on Sunday for the 91st Annual Academy Awards ceremony. They were tapped to perform their Oscar-nominated song “All the Stars” from Black Panther.

The reason?

Variety reports a source close to the situation says it boils down to logistics and timing. Hmph. The source also confirmed the song will not be performed by another act.

However, all four of the other nominated songs in the Best Original Song category will be performed: “When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings” from “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” (Gillian Welch and David Rowlings), “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from “Mary Poppins Returns” (Bette Midler and Marc Shaiman), “I’ll Fight” from “RBG” (Jennifer Hudson) and “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born” (Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper).

By the way, Kendrick Lamar was also M.I.A. at this year's Grammys Award.

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Jussie Smollett Reportedly Did NOT Pay Brothers $3,500 For 'Attack' + Some 'Empire' Cast Mates Believe Lee Daniels' Cousin May Have Triggered Alleged Hoax

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Despite what the Chicago PD announced, Jussie Smollett reportedly did NOT pay the Osundairo brothers $3,500 for the "attack." Find out what sources are saying about the payment, plus what some "Empire" cast mates believe may have inspired the alleged hoax inside...

This has been a daunting week for Jussie Smollett as he faces a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false report, claiming two men attacked him during a homophobic, racist attack last month. He faces up to 3-years in jail if convicted.

Despite claims from Chicago PD saying he paid brothers, Ola and Abel Osundairo, $3,500 (via check) to fake an attack, a new report suggests the brothers were paid for something totally different that had nothing to do with the attack.

Apparently, the brothers struck some type of deal with the "Empire" star to train him for 5-weeks in preparation for an upcoming music video. Allegedly. It's reported Jussie told Ola he wanted "abs like his," so Ola and Abel agreed to train him and also give him a 5-week nutrition plan to whip him in shape in time for the video.

TMZ reports:

Our sources say Jussie told the brothers he would pay them for their services, but no specific amount was discussed.

A few days before the "attack," Jussie wrote the brothers a check for $3,500. The memo line read, "5 weeks training nutrition plan."

Our sources say Ola and Abel told the grand jury they were paid for the 5-week program and not for the "attack." One source connected with the brothers did say Ola and Abel felt the amount was "a little high" but no one ever specifically said anything about any of the money being part of a scheme.

As for the threatening letter sent to the Chicago studio where "Empire" is filmed days before the attack, the brothers allegedly told the grand jury they had nothing to do with it.

As updates and details continue to come out about the case, some "Empire" cast mates apparently believe they know why he decided to devise the "attack." They believe the story "Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels shared about his cousin getting beat up for being gay is what inspired Jussie to "take matters into his own hands."

On January 10th, Lee hopped on Instagram, sharing how his cousin was beat up for simply living in his truth. Check it:

 
 
 
 
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This past week my cousin was beat up for being gay and I am sick of hearing these stories. It’s the beginning of a new year and we need to do better. We need to continue to remember to love and to turn against the hate that we’re seeing out there. But we all need to fight that fight together. For all the people who are hurting, who are struggling, and who are trying to find some meaning in this life, I am here to say if you need a safe place or a ear to listen, then I’m here. I’m listening to what you’re saying and what you’re going through. I am standing up for you and will continue to fight for you. This is my mission and message to you for the beginning of 2019. If you are struggling check out the link in my bio and please go to @glaad @humanrightscampaign @trevorproject

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Our sources say Lee then showed up to the set and shared more about the story. Everyone was visibly upset that Lee's family had gone through this horrific ordeal. The sources now say this might have been where Jussie got the idea to take matters into his own hands ... and become an LGBT hero.

As you know, Chicago PD said Jussie's motive for the attack stemmed from him not being paid enough for his work on the FOX series. "Empire" released a statement yesterday confirming they wrote him off the last two episodes of the season, saying they'd like to keep things less stressful amongst the cast and crew since folks are divided over the situation.

It was also revealed Jussie told told police during his arrest that he has a drug problem. Cops claim Jussie bought ecstasy and other designer drugs from Abel in the past.

Since all of this has come to light, folks have been clowning all over social media about the situation.

"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah celebrated his 35th birthday a few days ago and his team decided to gift him with a LIFETIME version of the "Jussie Smollet Story." We can't lie, it's quite funny. Check it:

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"Inside the NBA" co-host Charles Barkley had jokes about the situation. He offered up advice where he said if you're going to commit a crime, don't write checks. And he also said if Jussie wanted to get beat up, he should have just gone to Taken actor Liam Neeson's Neighborhood.

Y'all know, Liam Neeson (who claims he's not racist) is the actor who admitted to wanting to hunt down and kill random black men after a friend told him she was raped.

 

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Rapper Snoop Dogg has joined in on the roasting session as well:

 

 
 
 
 
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STILL FRIENDS! Common's Ex-Angela Rye Attends His Annual Pre-Oscars Dinner To Celebrate Regina King, Mahershala Ali & More

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Common hosted his annual pre-Oscars dinner in West Hollywood and his ex-girlfriend Angela Rye came out to celebrate with the nominees. Flicks of all the Black Excellence inside...

 

Oscar winner Common hits the Hollywood scene every year to celebrate the Academy Awards nominees who may take home that golden trophy. The rapper/actor's 5th Annual "Toast to the Arts" dinner party took place at West Hollywood's Ysabel, which featured an intimate dinner under the stars FOR the stars.

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CNN's Angela Rye was on the scene, along with #METOO founder Tarana Burke, to show love to her ex-boyfriend Common. The couple called it quits last year after they kicked off a relationship in the summer of 2017.

There's no bad blood between these two as they both have spoke highly of one another following their split.

“We have and will always be friends,” Angela Rye told Page Six TV last year following their breakup. “He is an amazing human being, and I’m a much better person because he’s a part of my life. May we all keep loving and living.”

The feeling is mutual for the Hunter Killer star: 

"First of all, I learned that she’s just an amazing, incredible woman,” Common told ESSENCE last year. “It’s also a process, and a journey to get to understanding how to be full in a relationship, and be a full and complete person as much as possible,” he continued, adding that it was “fun to have a partner who you can really enjoy and can be real friends [with].”

 

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And chick made sure to slay.

The hair, the makeup and this plunging neckline Juan Carlos Obando jumpsuit was perfection.

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Regina King came out to party before her big night. Yep, we're already claiming her as a winner.

She was nominated for her first ever Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Sharon Rivers in Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk.

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Last night, she won the Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female. Congrats!

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Mahershala Ali is back in the running for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He was nominated for his role as Dr. Don Shirley in Green Book. If he wins, it'll be his 2nd Oscar after nabbing the award in the same category for his performance in Moonlight.

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YAS! Cicely Tyson is 94-years-young and looking better than ever. The living legend was featured on the cover of TIME magazine's 2019 Optimists issue Filmmaker and guest editor Ava DuVernay chose her for the honor. 

Another living legend was in the mix...

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Industry vet Quincy Jones and his daughter/actress Rashida Jones came out to party.

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams, who's going through it with his divorce, came out to show support.

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Sibling love! Evan Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross snapped it up together.

The "black-ish" star rocked Off-White and Jennifer Behr, accessorized with a Tyler Ellis bag.

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"black-ish" cutie Marsai Martin was all smiles, snapping flicks with The Hate U Give actress Amandla Stenberg.

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The 20-year-old activist wore an Alaia ensemble with By Far shoes and bag, Jennifer Fisher bracelets, and Jennifer Meyer earrings.

Other stars in the mix....

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"Rel" star Lil Rel Howery,"Insecure" stars Sarunas Jackson and Kendrick Sampson, "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah, Black Panther star Winston Duke, "CBS This Morning" host Gayle King, BlacKKKlansman star Corey Hawkins, former BET host Al Shearer (aka Hits), Spider-Man:Homecoming star Garcelle Beauvais, and TMZ's Van Lathan hit the party scene for the pre-Oscars turn up:

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Fab times.

Be sure to stay locked to TheYBF.com for coverage of tonight's Oscars! 

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CLUB DRAMA: Tyga Gets Dragged Out Of Floyd Mayweather's B'Day Bash After Argument + Tiffany Haddish & French Montana Get Cozy

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Lordt. Tyga got yoked up by security at Floyd Mayweather's birthday party last night. And there are reports that he reached for a gun. See the video, plus Tiffany Haddish and French Montana getting cozy inside...

Oh, Tyga!

Last night, boxer Floyd Mayweather threw a party at Sunset Room in Hollywood to celebrate his 42 birthday. And ish went all the way left. At least, for Tyga it did.

Apparently, the "Taste" rapper got into an altercation with another clubgoer. Next thing you know, a bevy of security guards came over to deescalate the situation and the rapper got thrown out of the club. Security grabbed him by the neck and dragged him out of the club.

It was a mess.

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Once they got outside, the drama esculated more...

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According to photogs on the scene, the "Rack City" rapper was heard telling his bodyguard to "give me the gun." Luckily, he never got his hands on it and the dust settled with no one getting hurt. Tyga and his crew left in Rolls Royces, allegedly telling people they would be back.

Cray.

Back in the club...

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EMMY winner Tiffany Haddish was spotted sitting next to rapper French Montana, whispering in his ear. We see you, Tiff!

 

BONUS:

R. Kelly is still sitting behind bars as he as yet to come up with the $100,000 (from his $1 million bond) he needs to get out:

 

 
 
 
 
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Cook County Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr. has set #RKelly's bond at $1 million after he was indicted on 10 sex abuse charges. That amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people he’s charged with sexually abusing. The judge called the allegations against the singer “disturbing." A prosecutor told the judge he met one of the four people he's charged with sexually abusing during his 2008 child pornography trial. (She was featured in #SurvivingRKelly). Also, prosecutors said one of the victims he's being charged with sexually abusing is the girl seen in the first video from his 2008 child pornography case. #JoycelynSavage and #AzrielClary were seen entering the bond hearing holding hands. via AP via @cnn

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There's Confusion About Who Sent The Racist, Homophobic Letter To Jussie Smollett + Terrence Howard & Taye Diggs Still Have Jussie's Back

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Who sent Jussie Smollett that racist, homophobic letter days before his alleged attack? That's still unclear. Get the latest on that, plus see Terrence Howard and Taye Diggs show the "Empire" star some love amid the drama inside...

Everyday there seems to be a new story about the details surrounding Jussie Smollett and his alleged attack.

As you know, 8 days before the alleged attack, a threatening letter was sent to the Chicago studio where the actor films the hit FOX series "Empire."

During a recent press conference, Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Jussie was the one who sent the racist, homophobic letter.

"First, Smollet attempted to gain attention by sending a false letter that relied on racial, homophobic and political language," officer Johnson said in the press conference. "When that didn't work, Smollett paid $3,500 to stage this attack and drag Chicago's reputation through the mud in the process. And why? The stunt was orchestrated by Smollett because he was dissatisfied with his salary."

Now, the FBI is telling Chicago PD to pump the brakes.

According to reports, the FBI is still investigating where the hateful letter came from and has not drawn any conclusions yet.

"I think he [Johnson] went too far. We're not there yet," the unnamed official told TMZ.

Law enforcement officials searched the apartment of Abel and Ola Osundairo, the brothers who allegedly helped Jussie carry out the alleged attack. Investigators seized magazines during the raid and claims some of the pages from the magazines are missing. They are trying to determine whether or not the lettering in the threatening letter to Jussie came from the same magazines found in their apartment.

The brothers allegedly told the grand jury they did not send the letter.

 

 

The ransom-style letter was sent to Cinespace Studios, a production facility on the West Side of Chi-town. "MAGA" was written sloppily on the envelope in the return address space and there was a white powerdy substance inside the letter. It was later determined to be crushed Tylenol. There was also a drawing of a stick figure that was hung with a noose by another stick figure. The message on the letter said, "You will die black f*****."

The FBI is assisting Chicago PD with the investigation, but it's unclear if they have launched their own independent investigation into the matter.

Whoever sent the letter -if convicted - could be facing five years behind bars. Legal sources told The Blast the charge behind the mailed letter would qualify as "mailing threatening communication."

As for the check that was written to the Osundairo brothers, there are new reports that suggest Jussie wrote them the check for physical training, and NOT the attack. Get those deets HERE.

Jussie Smollett faces a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false report, claiming two men attacked him during a homophobic, racist attack last month. He could end up in jail up to 3-years if convicted. It was previously reported Jussie told the police he has a drug problem that hasn't been treated.

We told you, the "Empire" cast and crew are split where some people believe him and others don't. "Empire" writers wrote him off of the last two episodes to keep tensions down since they're so divided about the situation. However, his co-star/on-screen dad Terrence Howard still has his back: 

 

And so does "Empire" actor Taye Diggs.

 

 

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ALL THIS WINNING! Regina King, Barry Jenkins, Boots Riley & 'Beale Street' Scoop Up Top 2019 Spirit Awards

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Black Excellence shut down the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Let's celebrate Regina King, Barry Jenkins, and Boots Riley's wins inside...

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Before tonight's Academy Awards, independent films were shown some love at the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. It's the more relaxed awards show that goes down on the eve of the Oscars that recognizes independent films. The Spirit Awards limit nominees to films with budgets of $20 million and under and they also focus on American made movies.

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As Oscar buzz follows her around, Regina King def got recognized for her performance in If Beale Street Could Talk. The three-time EMMY winner scooped up another trophy to add to her growing collection.

The 48-year-old actress won Best Supporting Female Actor for her role as Sharon Rivers in the critically acclaimed If Beale Street Could Talk. And she totally deserved it.

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If Beale Street Could Talk star Brian Tyree Henry and "This Is Us" star Sterling K. Brown presented Regina with the honor.

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It's her first Spirit Award nomination and win! Nice!

 

Check out her acceptance speech below:

Another YBF winner...

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Two years after his Moonlight film won at the Spirits, Barry Jenkins was back to scoop up more awards for his adaptation of James Baldwin's 1974 novel, If Beale Street Could Talk.

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Barry Jenkins was honored with the Best Director Award and he said he didn't even want to win the award with everything going on in the world.

"I’m not gonna lie, man, I didn’t want to win this," he said.

Barry used his acceptance speech to praise female directors, producers, actresses, etc. because he couldn't do what he does without women. He also and urged Hollywood to include more female power behind the scenes. Check it:

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More winning! 

If Beale Street Could Talk nabbed the Best Film Award:

More winner's circle highlights...

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Director Boots Riley accepted the Best First Feature Award for his political satirical movie Sorry To Bother You.

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Nice!

See his acceptance speech below: 

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Pretty in pink! What Men Want star Taraji P. Henson showed off in custom Michael Kors to present.

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We chopped it upwith Taraji recently and she defended her "Empire" co-star Jussie Smollett following his attack. That was before he was charged for allegedly filing a false police report. We wonder how she feels about it all now.

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In the audience and backstage, the winners celebrated their wins. Comedian Cedric The Entertainer was also in the mix.

On the carpet...

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Regina King posed it up in her Valentino dress before accepting her award.

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The Hate U Give star Regina Hall wowed in a Lela Rose gown from the SS19 RTW collection. She'll be starring alongside Issa Rae and Marsai Martin in the upcoming comedy, LITTLE.

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Sorry To Bother You star Tessa Thompson served up medieval vibes.

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We SO love this couple! Sterling K. Brown and his wife/actress Ryan Michelle Bathe won couple of the night.

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If Beale Street Could Talk actress Kiki Layne served up Wakanda realness in Chloé.

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Sorry To Bother You actor Lakeith Stanfield kept it cool on the carpet.

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"Queen Sugar" star Dawn-Lyen Gardner was all smiles on the blue carpet. We can't wait for season 4 to premiere! 

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Former "The Talk" co-host Aisha Tyler kept it cute in a printed suit.

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And comedian Cedric The Entertainer was all smiles.

Congrats to the winners!

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Regina King, OSCAR WINNER!

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Better put that "Academy Award winning actress" before her name the next time you say it, because Regina King just got.her.things.  Watch our fave flourish with her first Oscar win inside!

Regina King kicked off the most magical night in film with the first Oscar win of the night: Best Supporting Actress for If Beale Street Could Talk!

The stunning Golden Globe and 3-time Emmy winner looked angelic in a white Oscar de la Renta gown as she hit the carpet at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a nominee.  Now, after 34 years as an actress, she's officially an Oscar winner.

She becomes the 8th black woman to win Best Supporting Actress, and she saluted the iconic artist and poet James Baldwin - whose prose was adapted into the Beale Street film - as she tearfully accepted her Award.

 

She got all the love from Spike Lee and co-star Stephan James before the win, too:

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Congrats, Regina!  Well deserved.

 

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HISTORY, MADE! 'Black Panther' Designer Ruth E. Carter Becomes 1st Black Oscar Winner For Best Costume Design

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Third time's a charm! Ruth E. Carter just won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for Black Panther, and it's a long time coming. Bask in her historic win inside.

From her first Oscar nomination for Spike Lee's Malcolm X, to her second for Amistad to tonight's historic WIN, Ruth E. Carter's third nomination for Best Costume Design is a full circle moment as she shouted out fellow nominee Spike in the audience.

Ruth dreamed up what the world of Wakanda looked like, and she made it come to life through fabric and costume.  Her dream, teamed with bomb director Ryan Coogler's and fellow Oscar winner Hannah Beachler's production design, gave us Wakanda.
 

"Marvel may have made the first black superhero, but through costume design we turned him into an African king," she said during her acceptance speech. Let folks know!

 

 

Ruth, who intricately sourced from over 1500 costumers for the Wakandan designs, also makes history as the first black winner of the Best Costume Design category!

By the way, Robert Townsend read off a few more of her credits to help her celebrate:

Nice!

 

Congrats Ruth!

 

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Hannah Bleacher's EPIC, Historic Oscar Win Has Everybody In Tears!

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Hannah Bleacher made HISTORY tonight at the Academy Awards, giving Black Panther yet another Oscar win.  Her emotional speech for winning Best Production Design that has us all in tears, inside.

Meet the first black person to be nominated AND win for Best Production Design at the Academy Awards: Hannah Bleacher!   The New Orleans native shouted out the 5-0-4 as soon as she stepped on stage, then went on to give us a tearful acceptance speech about why she is stronger today and everyday.  With much thanks to director Ryan Coogler for believing in her and her friends and family for pushing her to be her personal best, it was everything we needed to hear.

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Hannah accepted the Award alongside Set Decorator Jay Hart. Watch below:

Hannah and Ruth E. Carter - who won earlier for Best Costume Design for Black Panther - also became the first black women since 1984 to win an Oscar in a nonacting category.  Woot!

Hannah and Jay posed it up in the press room and gave out more Thank You's:

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Congrats Hannah & Jay!

 

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