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PRETTY GIRL ROCK: Keri Hilson Signs With WILHELMINA MODELS

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"Pretty Girl Rock" singer Keri Hilson will soon put her good looks to use as a model for Wilhelmina International Inc.  Get the deets on Keri's new gig inside.....

 

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Wilhelmina International, Inc., has added singer Keri Hilson to its growing list of prominent celebrities models.  The agency says it will explore and develop fashion and beauty endorsements, editorial and licensing opportunities for the 5’9” beauty who comes ready-made with the height and good looks of a top model.  

But working with Wilhelmina won't be Keri's first time stepping into the modeling world as she first lent her face to Avon’s Imari fragrance in 2011. 

For now, Keri (shown above in a photo from an upcoming AIE Magazine shoot) is currently in the studio working on her third album. But don't expect to hear anything soon as she posted to Instagram "I'm working. I'm happy. And I don't rush sh*t." 

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FIRST PHOTOS: Tamera Mowry And Adam Housley WELCOME Baby Aden!

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Actress Tamera Mowry Housley and her husband Adam welcomed baby boy Adeninto their fold a few days ago.  See the first pics of Aden with Tamera and Adam inside.....

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Only two days after his arrival, actress Tamera Mowry Housley and husband Adam revealed the first photos of their baby boy Adam to In Touch.   

Two weeks past his due date, baby Aden John Tanner Housley bounced into the world weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz.   Tamera shared beforehand that she tried to induce labor with natural remedies like drinking pineapple juice, primrose oil, and a glass of wine.  And tried dancing, squatting and spicy foods.

Prior to her due date, she blogged,

“I seriously feel like I have been pregnant forever.  Almost 10 months to be exact! Thirty-nine weeks in and no baby yet," she said.  She added that her OB told her, "‘This has now become a waiting game.  Oh, what fun. If I have yet to learn patience, my son is in the process of teaching me now. I have learned that I am not in control and that he will decide when he comes. However, I have not been as receptive as I want to be to his timing. If I am completely honest … at this stage, I want this baby OUT!”

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Adam expressed his excitement about fatherhood saying, "We are so happy! He is healthy, happy, strong, beautiful and our families are so excited to have another grandchild, cousin and nephew."

After the birth Tamera tweeted, "Thanks guys for the love!! @ http://people.com u rock!! @adamhousley and I are beyond so n luv with our son."

Sweet!  That baby looks precious.

Congrats to the happy family.  

 

 

Rihanna JETS OFF For "777" Tour + DISHES To "Ellen" About Her "Fun" Sex Life And Having KIDS

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Rihanna disembarked for Mexico City today to start her "777" tour. Get the deets inside and find out what she revealed on "ELLEN" about having sex and starting a family.

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Earlier today Rihanna boarded a private Boeing 777 with a group of journalists and hardcore fans to kickoff her "777" world tour.  As we told you earlier, the tour celebrates her 7th studio album and she'll do 7 shows in 7 countries in 7 days.

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The first stop on the tour will be tonight's Mexico City show, but before the flight, RiRi made a guest appearance on the "ELLEN" show.

While chatting it up with the host, the two dished on her sex life. Of ocurse,  During one moment (that would have been better for late-night television) Rihanna pointed towards her vajayjay which she called "her" and said“She’s having a little more fun now. Hooray for her!” Then Ellen bent over and looked and "her" and offered her congrats.  HA!

Ellen also asked Riri if she'd like to have kids and would she get married first.  Rihanna said,“I would prefer to have a full family.  Adding, “I’m pretty sure I could handle it if I had to on my own, but that’s not what I’m striving for.”

Growing up, she shared that she really admired Mariah Carey.  “I remember looking up to people like Mariah Carey the most. I identified with her in so many ways.  She was biracial, she was also young, and I remember just hearing her story and really being connected to it.”

Watch Rihanna discuss her sex life here:

Rihanna on having kids here:

Rihanna plays Who Would You Rather:

 

Photo via Mary H.K. Choi & Maud Deitch/ MTV Style; Rihanna's Instagram

The Real Life "Olivia Pope" CALLED IN For Petraeus SCANDAL, While "SCANDAL" Star Kerry Washington Covers "WOMEN'S HEALTH"

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Kerry Washington covers the latest (and sexier) issue of "Women's Health" where she talks about her role in Django Unchained and what she would do if she wasn't an actress. Get the deets insde and find out about the real life "Olivia Pope" Judy Smith getting called in for the General Petraeus scandal!

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On the Decemeber cover of "Women's Health" actress Kerry Washington, who stars as Olivia Pope in the ABC smash hit "Scandal" poses in a sexy tuxedo style blazer and panties.  Inside, the actress talks about how she keeps in shape, where she would be outside of Hollywood and her starring role in Django Unchained with Jamie Foxx.  Here are the highlights:

On prepping for Django Unchained:

“One of the things that I really love most about my job is the research part of it….So, I studied a lot. It’s kind of hard to articulate the level of preparation that we all had to do for this film because so much of it was emotional and psychological preparation. It’s hard to talk about because we all had to go into a part of American history that is so dark and complicated and fraught with the past sins of this country.”

On what she’d be doing if she wasn’t an actress:

“If I wasn’t an actress, I would probably be a teacher. Either an elementary school teacher or a yoga teacher. Both of which I did when I was living in New York pursuing a career in acting. I liked doing both of those things very much. I think it would surprise people to know that what I really wanted to do as a child was to be the woman in the Shamu show at Sea World. And the big joke in my family is that I started taking Marine Biology and I was like, forget the whale, I’ll just be on stage by myself.”

On her go to snacks:

“I am not a vegan, but I like vegan protein shakes. I mix them with coconut water instead of regular water. That’s my secret to having them taste better. I love popcorn. I could live on popcorn. The writers of Scandal have made my character Olivia Pope have a similar relationship with popcorn. But I don’t mind because I get to eat popcorn at work.”
 

Check out her pretty photo shoot here:

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And in other "Scandal" related news....

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When the Gen. Petraeus scandal broke last week, a few folks joked that they needed ABC's "Scandal" character Olivia Pope to get in on that "situation".  And guess what....the real-life Olivia Popeis involved...but not on the general's side.  Judy Smith, who runs the crisis management firm Smith & Co., (and on whom Kerry Washington's character is based) has been hired by Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite who helped spark the email investigation.

Jill, who is married with kids, claims she was harrassed by former CIA head Petraeus' mistress, Paula Broadwell.  Apparently, Paula, who is also married, thought the thousands of emails shared between Jill and the General on his official account were due to Jill being his second mistress.  Damn side chicks are BOLD these days.

On Sunday, Smith & Co., released a statement on Jill's behalf saying, 

"We and our family have been friends with Gen. Petraeus and his family for over five years. We respect his and his family's privacy and want the same for us and our three children."

What's interesting now is to watch Jill's behavior now that we know Smith & Co. is advising her..and we have "Scandal" as a reference point. And the advice clearly wasn't to keep a low profile as reports say Jill leaves her home dressed to the nines everyday (and based on her hot pink outfit today and full face of makeup while having coffee...the social climber is loving the attention) and leaves her curtains open (in full zoom of awaiting photographers camped outside her home).  

Also, she's called police, complaining about the photographers, and tried to invoke "diplomatic protection" to have them removed.  She's not even an actual diplomat by the way.  Not very low key.  Umm...doesn't Olivia usually have her clients go somewhere and have a seat? Not this one.

But we bet Shonda Rhimes will turn this incident into a storyline....we hope!

Christina Milian & Her Man Jas Prince CUDDLE UP At The Clippers Game

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Christina Milian and her man-of-the-moment, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO Jas Prince, hit the Clippers vs. Heat game last night at the Staples Center.  Check out Christina seeming more into her phone and the popcorn than the game inside...

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Christina & Jas Prince mixed in with the crowd as they sat behind the bench cheering on the home team.

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Chrissy looked cute in her skully and leather sleeved jacket as she hit up the popcorn tub and played around on her iPhone 5.

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Then the twosome headed to party at Supperclub.  Of course.  Chick keeps her a record label head or a producer doesn't she?  Gotta do what you gotta do...

Pics: SPLASH

WTF Is Going On With Your Hair Andrew Bynum?

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Former Laker and current Philadelphia 76er Andrew Bynum had all of Twitter & Instagram in a tizzy last night...and he didn't even touch the court.  Check out his latest look inside...

Andrew Bynum has been growing his hair out for a long minute.  And at some point, most men just cut it after the fro becomes a bit much to handle.  Not Andrew.  The 25-year-old gave his grow-out a blowout and looked like Toad from Super Mario Brothers while sitting courtside at last night's game due to injury:

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Yeah...we don't know WTF is going on here.  But earlier this week he was already channeling Frederick Douglass.  And now he wants to blow it out and protest Moroccan Oil or any type of serum to give it some sheen?

Oh Andrew....

 

The Randomness:

1.  Katt Williams arrested again...over fight club allegations.  STORY

"ELMO" Accuser REVEALED--He's An "Aspiring Model" WITH A RAP SHEET With ARMED ROBBERY, BAD CHECKS & RECKLESS DRIVING

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The 24-year-old aspiring model who supposedly accused (we never heard the accusations from his own mouth or quotes) then "recanted" the allegations of underage sex with "Elmo" puppeteer Kevin Clash has been revealed.  And so has his murky past.  It includes armed robbery, writing hot checks and reckless driving. Oh...and his mom is accused of trying to murder her husband! Meet Sheldon Stephens inside.....

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The young man who accused Kevin Clash of underage sex (before he recanted) has been revealed as Sheldon Stephens, a 24-year-old aspiring model/actor from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  On his Facebook page, he says of himself, “I like to consider myself a rare breed. I'm very spontaneous and random…I'm determined and goal oriented. My destiny is laid on a solid gold brick pathway....... MY FUTURE IS BRIGHT and never will it dim.”

Though it has not been revealed how Sheldon even met 52-year-old Kevin (back when he was only 16), what has been revealed is a scandalous past full of run-ins with the lat since 2009.  He was first arrested for writing hot checks in Harrisburg (but he later settled his debt), then he pleaded guilt to reckless driving. 

And most shockingly, he was arrested for robbing his old boss, music manager Darian Pollard, for $250K in jewelry at knifepoint! As far as that case goes,  Darian didn't file charges and told The Smoking Gun that he doesn't remember being robbed.  SMH.

But trouble in Sheldon's life didn't stop there as his mother, Felicia Stephens, was charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed her husband with a pair of scissors...repeatedly. All of this went down in March and now she is facing a felony aggravated assault rap and is due in court December 19. SMH. (Interesting that the time of his mother facing these charges overlaps with the time Sheldon was negotiating with Sesame Street about the supposed "allegations.  Was someone trying to make money for legal fees?)

And we told you previously that there was speculation (by TMZ) that a six-figure settlement was on the table between Kevin and Sheldon.  And now that report is looking VERY suspect (most likely the site was trying to cover their asses)...and probably NEVER happened. TSG said, 

"Shortly after the statement’s release, TMZ scrambled to publish a story (citing “sources close to the situation”) claiming that attorneys for Clash and the accuser were, right then, purportedly “discussing a financial settlement and 6-figures were on the table.” At that point, however, Stephens was no longer being represented by Andreozzi & Associates, the Harrisburg law firm, and had no other legal representation. The issuance of the statement was done as a courtesy by Stephens’s former counsel, who noted that, “He will have no further comment on the matter.”

We all know timing is everything....maybe Sheldon was trying to think of quick ways to make money for his mom's legal defense...which we're sure must be MAJOR.  We're thinking if your mom is accused of murder in March, you wouldn't spend  the summer going back and forth with legal counsel at Sesame Workshop unless you thought you'd get something out of it for the future.  That time COULD have been spent comforting your mother and helping prep her case.  SMH.

Whatever his reasons were...he did confirm he had a consenual relationship with Mr. Clash and not before the age of 18.  But Kevin now has a damaged reputation. 

We'll keep you posted on this.

Here are a few of Sheldon's modeling shots....

 

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CELEB DO GOODERS: Jada Pinkett Smith And Daughter Willow Attend SENATE PRESS CONFERENCE To End HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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Activist Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter Willow were spotted on Capitol Hill yesterday where they attended the launch of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking.  Find out more about Jada's "cause" inside....

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Yesterday, actress Jada Pinkett Smith appeared on Capitol Hill and spoke at the launch of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking.  While speaking with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Jada revealed that she's in town to advocate passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 which will provide funding to "...enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes."  And the Hill wasn't her only stop to advocate for trafficking victims as she added,

 “I’m actually going to the White House today to speak to Valerie [Jarrett]. The White House is very passionate about getting involved and figuring out how to tackle this issue.

“As you know, President Obama spoke about human trafficking and the idea of it not being tolerated in this country, and I do plan on sitting down with our president and speaking to him personally about this issue.”

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Jada made her speech in a daring silk orange jumpsuit.

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She brought along her daughter Willow who actually introduced her to the issue through the viral Kony 2012 video detailing child sex trafficking. After doing some research of her own, Jada decided that this was an issue she wanted to take on.

Jada and her group "Dont' Sell Bodies" have already had success in California with the passing of Prop 35 which seeks to end human trafficking in the state.  Great cause for the Smith ladies!

Photos via Getty


WORK: Chris Brown Nabs Wilhelmina Modeling Deal

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Chris Brown is continuing with making over his image.  And now he's got the help of Wilhelmina International Modeling agency.  Deets inside...

Wilhelmina is giving out some pretty hefty contracts these days.  The newest celeb on their modelicious roster is Chris Brown.  He's signed on to get representation in the fashion, modeling and editorial world.  So he's putting his chiseled good looks to good use.

Chris said about the deal:

“Art and style has always played a significant role in my life — it’s evolved with me throughout my career.”

And if you're wondering if an big name image-conscious companies are going to have an issue working with Chris, the director of Wilhelmina Men told WWD:

“Chris Brown is a…multifaceted artist with a unique take on style, and we are excited to translate and extend his brand.”

This is def a good look for Breezy.

Robert De Niro BLASTS Jay-Z For Being "Disrespectful" + Kanye West & Nicki Minaj Set For HURRICANE SANDY Fundraisers

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Iconic actor Robert De Niro is said to have given Jay-Z a good reading at Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday party, calling him "rude & disrespectful".  Find out what upset Hov's Tribeca neighbor inside and get the deets on Hurricane Sandy fundraisers that Kanye West and Nicki Minaj will be involved in....

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When Robert De Niro calls.....you answer. And if you aren't around...you'd better call him back. At least that was the message given to Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z who had the audacity to ignore one of the most respected men in New York.

Shown above with his wife Grace Hightower, Robert confronted Jay-Z the other night at Leonardo DiCaprio's A-list birthday bash at The Darby in Manhattan.  It seems that Jay had agreed to record a song for the Tribeca Film Festival (the upscale movie showcase that De Niro founded in remembrance of 9/11) and Robert was interested in talking about it.  

But the problem is....he could never get the rapper on the phone. In fact, he called him six times and Jay still didn't call him back.  Needless to say....Mr. De Niro is not used to being ignored and he was not pleased.

So when Jay got to the party, Robert confronted him.  While some sources say the conversation was heated (on Robert's part) other's say it was a private conversation that was overheard by others.  A source told Page Six, 

"Bob wasn’t in any mood to make polite conversation.  He told Jay that if somebody calls you six times, you call them back. It doesn’t matter who you are, that is just rude. De Niro kept telling him that he thinks he’s the man, but that he was disrespectful.’ ”

Jay tried to joke it off, Robert was still pissy. At one point, Beyonce walked across the room and tried to intervene and still....that ish didn't work.

Uh oh...

 

And in Hurricane Sandy Relief news.......

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Rapper Kanye West and Alicia Keys will join Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Billy Joel, The Who and Jon Bon Jovi at the Madison Square Garden for a concert ro benefit Hurricane Sandy survivors.

The show is dubbed the "12-12-12" show and will be held on Dec. 12.

And in other relief efforts, rapper Nicki Minaj has joined a super long list of celebrities who will contribute messages of support to raise funds to rebuild Seaside Heights (where "The Jersey Shore" is filmed) for a special called "Restore The Shore." It airs tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET.  

Other celebs slated to appear are  One Direction, Alicia Keys, Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Pharrell, P!nk, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, No Doubt, fun., Carly Rae Jepsen, Swizz Beats, the Jonas Brothers, Ludacris, All Time Low, Sean Kingston, Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Carson Daly of “The Voice,” Ashley Greene, Dakota Fanning, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli and Elizabeth Reaser of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2,” Jay Leno, the cast of “The View,” Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Wendy Williams and many more.

Bow Wow Tackles BAD DADDY Allegations By Dishing On Parenting Shai & Such On "Anderson Live"

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Bow Wow rolled to Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show today.  And in addition to teaching fellow co-host Snooki how to freestyle, he explained why he is a good daddy to his daughter Shai.  Despite recent reports...

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An interesting convo went down between Snooki & "106 & Park" host Bow Wow today.  Since both are new parents, they dished on what would go down during a babysitting date between them, why Bow would call his baby mama mama Joie to change Shai's diapers, and how he "loves" being a parent. 

Anderson: And your a new dad as well?
Snooki: Oh My God. What's her name? Shai? That's a beautiful name by the way. You know what's cool we are both new parents.
Bow Wow: Yeah, she wouldn't let me watch what I wanted to watch, it was cartoon day.
Snooki: Isn't it awesome being a parent? And I love the fact that we are both young because we are good looking parents but when they are eighteen years old we are still going to be alive, well not alive, but like we're still going to be able to hang out with them and move around because we are still going to be young parents.
Anderson: I would love to see a babysitting date between you two.
Snooki: Oh we'd have so much fun. I am awesome mom.
Bow Wow: I would do a lot of stop, no, sit down, wait wait.
Anderson: We tried to figure out what to get you, I know you change a lot of diapers.
Bow Wow: I have a couple of times.
Snooki: Did you get peed on yet? I get peed on all the time.
Bow Wow: No I have not gotten that treatment yet from her.
Anderson: Why do you get peed on?
Snooki: Because I change his diaper, and then he pooped on my hand once and that was awesome.
Bow Wow: See I just call for her mom, I just call for her mom.

Something tells me Shai's mom Joie and her sister would beg to differ.

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He also taught the "Jersey Shore" chick how to freestlye.  Check the vids.

MUSIC FAB: Rihanna Ft. Chris Brown "Nobody's Business"

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Rihanna& Chris Brown's "Nobody's Business" collabo has hit the internet streets.  Check it inside...

While Rih Rih is busy hopping from country to country on her 7-7-7 tour, the most talked about track from her Unapologetic album just dropped.

Rihanna said recently she's not dating Chris (Mmhmm), but says the track with her ex on it was necessary.

Chris told Big Boy recently:

“This record was a statement… Us as friends, as human beings, as entertainers, everything we do isn’t everybody’s business. At the end of the day, we gon’ show ya’ll how dope it is and show ya’ll how epic our artistry is."

Well, check out "Nobody's Business" for yourselves below:

We feelin' it?  The album is in stores 11/19.

Laura Govan & Floyd Mayweather At The LA Clippers Game + Laura Discusses WHY She Hit Up Jackie's Daughter Chantal

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Last night, boxer Floyd Mayweather was seen being greeted by "BBW LA" star Laura Govan at the LA Clippers vs. the Miami Heat game.  See the photos inside and find out what Laura says she learned from the drama with Jackie Christie and her daughters.

 

 

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Last night, boxer Floyd Mayweather was spotted sitting courtside at the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Miami Heat game at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, CA.  He brought his cute daughter along for some b-ball fun.  No 50 Cent in sight.

The pair were later greeted by reality star Laura Govan who came over to say hello.  Her sister Gloria's husband Matt Barnes plays for the Clippers so she was likely there to cheer him on.

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Little Ayana sipped her ICEE as the Clippers defeated the Heat 107-100.  Cute.

 

 

And in other Laura Govan news....

Many folks have been baffled by Laura Govan's "two-faced" relationship with Jackie Christie this season on "BBW LA" so the reality star sat down with Hip Hollywood to discuss her "strategy" and what she surprisingly learned from talking to Jackie's daughter Chantel.

She revealed that she isn't two-faced but is simply mirroring Jackie's behavior towards the ladies last season and that she wants Jackie to feel the same hurt and pain she inflicted on others.  But after talking to Chantel, she revealed that it "took away" her evil side and she got a big "lesson" on what is really important in life.  Watch it above.


Photos via  London Entertainment / Splash News

 

ON THE SET: Tameka "Tiny" Harris JOINED By Co-Hosts Tamar Braxton, Trina & Claudia Jordan For "TINY TONIGHT"

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Tameka "Tiny" Harris has released pics from the set of her upcoming VH1 talk show with Tamar Braxton, Trina and Claudia Jordan as co-hosts.  See the pics inside.....

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We told you previously about Tiny landing a new talk show and now pics from the set of "Tiny Tonight" have emerged showing her with co-hosts Claudia Jordan ("Celebrity Apprentice," "Deal Or No Deal"), Tamar Braxton ("Tamar & Vince"), and rapper Trina.

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Pics show the ladies sitting around a circular rug on white leather chairs as they discuss show topics.  

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Tamar tweeted her excitement, "@TinyMajorMama: My bad bissh all the time @tamarbraxtonher "takes one to know one! *kisses*

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And from looking at the outfit changes, the ladies have taped "at least" two shows already.

 

When a fan asked when we'll get a chance to see the show, Tiny said,

 

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We will be watching.

 

 

Keyshia Cole COVERS "Rolling Out" Magazine, REVEALS Admiration For The Carters & Her MUSICAL Mantra

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Singer Keyshia Cole covers the latest issue of ROLLING OUT where she reveals how she knew her hubby Daniel Gibson was "the one," and what famous couples she looks up to.  See the highlights inside....

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As she promotes her Woman to Woman disc, pretty gal Keyshia Cole covers the latest issue of ROLLING OUT in a leather skirt and studded Louboutin pumps where she talks about balancing her successful career and raising a family.  She also reveals the message she hopes her music leaves behind for her fans and when she knew Daniel Gibson was the right man for her.  Here are the highlights:

Are there any couples in entertainment you admire for being examples of a strong family?

I respect Beyoncé and Jay-Z, because I know how hard it can be to stay in love in this business. In the beginning, it appeared as if Jay-Z knew Beyoncé had work to do. I respect that. You can’t go into a relationship trying to change someone. You have to grow with that person and go through everything with them. That’s one thing that I noticed and I respect about them. Of course, I’m not with them every day, but that’s what I see from the outside looking in.

How do you balance family life with a hectic road schedule?

I can’t do it alone. It takes a village to raise a child. I have family who help me when I need it. My son’s grandparents have also been very helpful. [His grandfather] recently spent two weeks with us, and for him to see his papa was wonderful.

What do you want your overall message to be for those who relate to your songs?

I didn’t have great examples while coming up in Oakland. I was able to look to examples in the industry such as Brandy. She was able to do a lot at an early age. In Mary J. Blige I saw strength. She never gave up. That’s what I want to leave behind. I want young women to know that where they start doesn’t have to be where they finish. You have to take it a day at a time. You go through things, you learn and you keep fighting.

Do you remember the day you realized Daniel was the one?

I thought he was beautiful the first time we met. We had been talking for months before we physically met each other. We had ups and downs in our relationship, and we grew from it. When you make a commitment to marriage, you have to be serious about it. You can love the person you are with, but you have to be sure that you’re ready to make that commitment. This is not only for when times are good — marriage is for the remainder of our lives. [It’s for] building a life and making the best life for your children.

 

BONUS:

On the title track to her “Woman to Woman” disc, Keyshia teams with R&B songstress Ashanti where the two battle it out for the love of the same man.  

Keyshia spoke about what Ashanti's vocals brought to the sog to ThisIs50 saying,

“It’s her point of view against my point of view in a hypothetical scenario. I appreciate her realness and the gutterness that she brings to the table,” she said of her collaborator. “I know she gets really glammed up, but she’s still gutter. Her songwriting skills are off the chain, so I definitely wanted to incorporate that from a different woman’s point of view.”

Listen to the track above.

 

Photog: DeWayne Rogers for Steed Media


STILL A Head Turner: Happy 45th Birthday Lisa Bonet!

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Actress Lisa Bonet celebrates her 45th birthday today. Revist some of her interesting fashion choices inside.....

For many, actress Lisa Bonet was the "favorite" Cosby kid.  She stood her ground against Cliff and Clair, wasn't afraid to make mistakes or follow her dreams, and she had the most"interesting" wardrobe. And in her real life, she was afro-punk before we knew what it was.  

And even outside of "A Different World" and "The Cosby Show" she made risky moves like the movie Angel Heart and vamped it up on the cover of ROLLING STONE back in the day when "good girls" just didn't do those things.  And she's got a list of fine ass men in her life--from Lenny Kravitz to Jason Momoa (above).

She helped break the mold for the good girl gone bad in the 1980s and now the Lindsay Lohans and Rihannas  of the world should tip their hats to her (and even her own rebel-like daughter Zoe).

Check out Lisa's eclectic style in the gallery....

Alicia Keys Addresses The Haters In JET--Details WHEN She & Swizz Got Together

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Alicia Keys has something to say to her critics....and she does so in the newest issue of JET magazine.  Check out what she had to say about her and her husband Swizz Beatz's relationship inside...

In a very candid cover story interview with Alicia Keys, she talks about everything including the pre-marriage drama leading up to her highly publicized union with mega hit-maker husband Swizz Beatz.  And she's sticking to her story saying her critics are just trying to knock her down.

"…[They] were apart for some time before we ever got together…that doesn't matter to those who take pleasure in trying to knock others down…there's no need to fight what's not true…"

"I'd never met a person where I could be fully myself…Swizz and I live in each other's shadow. So we can occupy the same space and there is nothing but equality. There's something really powerful about that."

Well isn't that special.  Alicia will be taking the stage for the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief concert at Madison Square Garden December 12th.  And her Girl On Fire album drops November 27th.

The new issue of JET featuring Keys is on newsstands Mon., Nov. 19.
 

Tyra Banks Speaks On Break Up With John, (Not) Dating Rob Evans & Trying To Pop Out Babies

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Tyra Banks rolled to the "Wendy Show" to talk about love & babies.  Neither of which are working that well for her these days, so she says.  Check out what she had to say about her breakup, dating & her "fried eggs"....

Tyra, in a tight body con side-studded dress and cute heels, was spotted leaving Wendy Williams' studio last night after taping her segment that aired today:

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The supermodel hit up Wendy's couch to dish on her love life, having babies and her big "ANTM" season finale that airs tonight. 

Tyra says she and John Utendahl, the sexy banker she dated for years, are broken up, but remain great friends.  "We just talked last night."  Oh, but there's no "benefits."  She says she's trying to date, especially because hat 38-years-old, she's scared her eggs are frying up and she wants to have babies.

About the rumors of her dating the new young ANTM judge Rob Evans, she says that he's like her little brother and there's NOTHING going down.

Wendy & Tyra played the Fave 5 game so we can learn a little more about Ty Ty (like that's possible):

  1. Fave thing a man can do: "Pay for me."
  2. Fave piece of gossip she's read about herself: That she spent the night with Rob Evans at his hotel and he left a $100 tip for waitress. She said SHE left the tip, they were only having dinner in the lobby, and Tyra's best friend was also there.
  3. Fave way to burn calories: She said she's not exercising now.  But Instagram works out her fingers.
  4. Her fave model besides herself:  Cindy Crawford.  Tyra said she modeled her early career after her.
  5. Fave Tyra-ism-: "Smize and Tooch".

Check out her clip below:

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PROMO FAB: TWO New "American Idol" PROMOS Released + Nicki Minaj STARS In New "Pink Friday" FRAGRANCE Ad

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Rapper Nicki Minaj stars in a beautifully shot commerical for her "Pink Friday" fragrance.  Watch the ad inside and see promo clips from the upcoming season of "American Idol" with Nicki in her new role.  And Mariah doing what she does best...

Nicki Minaj has released a commerical for her "Pink Friday" fragrance and it will surely send the bottles flying off shelves for the holidays.  In the 30-sec clip, a blond-wigged Nicki is shown lying on a bed of black roses.  But as a thorn pricks her finger and she begins to bleed a "pink" liquid onto the bed, the roses suddenly burst with color, her body turns gold and her eyes turn pink.  How Nicki of her...

Visually, the clip is pretty stunning.  She described the scent saying, 

“Pink Friday is a celebration of my life at this moment; it is a reflection of me as a creator, and an expression of me as a woman,” Nicki said of the perfume. “I know my Barbz will connect with and appreciate each aspect—from the name, to the outrageous bottle design, to the vibrant colors that create their own song.”

The "Come On A Cone" rapper will be celebrating the launch of her debut fragrance, with a special personal appearance at Macy's Queens Center in Queen, NY (where Nicki was raised) on Tuesday, November 20th, at 3:30 pm EST. She plans to greet 200 lucky fans (who spend at least $65) and sign autographs.

Watch the ad here:

 

In other Nicki news and promos.....

The folks over at FOX have strung together two promos for the much-hyped upcoming season of "American Idol" with Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban as the new judges. In one scene, Nicki tells a contestant that her cotton candy colored wig is edible....and we believe her.

And from looking at the promos, Nicki comes across fresh and funny.  Will she prove her critics wrong and turn out to be a strong addition to the show?  We doubt it....but Nicki is good for surprises.  The new season of "AI" kicks off on January 16 on FOX.

A WOMAN SCORNED: MORE DETAILS On Former WNBA Star Chamique Holdsclaw ARREST & RELEASE For ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING And SMASHING Ex-Girlfriend's RANGE ROVER

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Chamique Holdsclaw, a former WNBA star, has been jailed for allegedly firing a bullet into the window of her former girlfriend's car and smashing the car's windows. Get the deets on the situation inside......

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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...and WNBA Tulsa Shock player Jennifer Lacy (far left) found out the hard way.  It's been revealed that Jennifer had been involved with former Atlanta Dream player Chamique Holdsclaw (center) for nearly four years, but their relationship soured last year.

Here's what reportedly went down: On Tuesday, Jennifer and Chamique bumped into each other at the gym and exchanged small talk.  Sources say Jennifer is the one who ended the relationship and Chamique had not been handling it well.

As Jennifer was leaving the gym, she noticed that Chamique (who battles clinical depression and attempted suicide in 2006) was following her Range Rover so she drove to a friend's house.  

Once they arrived, Chamique hopped out of her car with a baseball bat and began to smash the windows of Jennifer's Range Rover.  Afterwards, she took out a gun and fired a round into the truck before hopping back in her own car and speeding off. After the incident, Jennifer says Chamique desperately tried to contact her but she didn't respond because she feared for her life.  

Following the car attack, a warrant was issued for Chamique's arrest and she turned herself in on Thursday to the Fulton County Police Dept in Atlanta. Her bail was set at $10,000 on 3 charges: Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damages & Reckless Conduct.

News of the arrest sent shockwaves through the sporting community with many folks offering support to Jennifer and shaking their heads at Chamique (who also played on the gold medal-winning 2000 Olympic team).  

Jennifer issued a statement through the Tulsa Shock saying, 

"I want to thank my family, friends, fans and Shock family for their concern during this difficult time.  I have never felt more love from my fans in supporting me." 

And a source close to Jennifer adds, "She really hopes that Chamique gets the help she needs."

Chamique was released from jail on Friday and now has to wear an ankle monitor. She was ordered NOT to contact Jennifer Lacy and is now facing 2 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of damaging property and 1 count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. She heads back to court on Nov. 30.  Drama!

 

See crime scene photos here:

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