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GUESS THAT BOOTY!

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The rump of one of the world's most recognizable bods was spotted in Madrid earlier today.  Find out which fab chick took her stripes to Spain inside.... 

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All that hard-earned ASStasticness belongs to tennis champ Serena Williams (shown above with Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka).  And if you missed this easy one, you haven't been reading enough of YBF.

The fashion designer/nail technician/world-class Olympic athlete was seen making a speech during the Mutua Madrid Open presentation at Caja Magica in Madrid today.

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Serena, who'll be competing in the tournament, was seated next to Spanish hottie Rafeal Nadal (who looks like he could sneak right in the family pic with the Debarge brothers doesn't he). 

Thouge she looked calm at the presentation, there's a lot at stake for Serena as she'll compete with Maria Sharapova for the world no. 1 ranking next week.  Get it!
 

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Jay-Z's FULL "$100 Bill" Track From "Great Gatsby" + Rick Ross Meets With Reebok + Kelly Rowland & The Dream Reveal TOUR DATES

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Jay-Z's much anticipated "$100 Bill" song off the Great Gatsby soundtrack has hit the net in full.  Check it inside, plus why Ricky Ross is meeting with Reebok again and Kelly Rowland and The Dream's upcoming tour dates...

Hov's full "$100 Bill" track is out in full.  He's executive producing the whole Great Gatsby soundtrack, but his own solo track is one for the road.  Check it out above. 

By the way, you can now stream the entire soundtrack online now HERE.

Meanwhile, Jay is doing some good for kids by offering college scholarships to underserved students.  The scholarship, pushed through The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, covers scholarship money for those who wouldn't typically qualify for a usual scholarship.

He will be awarding cash to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc., but desire a higher educational opportunity.

 

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Rick Ross some type of way gt back into Reebok's good graces.  Because he and Swizz Beatz just had a meeting with the CEO of the sportswear company.  No clue what was on the agenda, but are they negotiating a deal to bring Ricky back as a spokesman after dropping him due to his rape lyrics and failure to understand rape culture?

Swizzy Instagrammed the pic saying:

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Hmmm....this will be some ish....

 

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And finally, Kelly Rowland, pubbing Talk A Good Game, and The Dream, pubbing his IV Play album, have announced their tour dates for the Lights Out tour.  Kicking things off on May 23rd, the twosome roll to Minneapolis and take their concerts around the country to D.C., NYC, Chicago and will wrap it up in San Francisco in June.  All the dates for their multi-city tour are below:

 

May 23 – Myth – Minneapolis, MI
May 24 – Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO
May 26 – Fillmore – Washington, D.C.
May 28 – Ram’s Head – Baltimore, MD
May 29 – Wilbur – Boston, MA
May 30 – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
May 31 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
June 4 – Venue to be determined – Raleigh, NC
June 5 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
June 6 – House of Blues – Orlando, FL
June 7 – House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC
June 13 – Thalia Mara Hall – Jackson, MS
June 14 – Varsity Theatre – Baton Rouge, LA
June 15 – Arena Theatre – Houston, TX
June 16 – Palladium – Dallas, TX
June 19 – Kool Haus – Toronto, Canada
June 20 – Royal Oak – Detroit, MI
June 21 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
June 22 – Bogarts – Cincinnati, OH
June 23 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL
June 26 – Woodlake Hotel – Sacramento, CA
June 28 – Regency/Mezzanine – San Francisco, CA

Who's going?

HE'S A TROOPER: Kobe Bryant Hobbles To EIF Women's Cancer Research Gala For Date Night With Wife Vanessa

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That Achilles injury and a horrible end to the Lakers' season isn't stopping Kobe Bryant from partying it up.  The Laker champ and his gorge wife Vanessa made their way to the EIF charity gala in Beverly Hills Thursday night.  And we've got the pics of the cute twosome hobbling along inside....

After celebrating their baby girl Gianna's 7th birthday on Tuesday, May 1st (baby Bryant & I are birthday twins!), parents Kobe & Vanessa Bryant  had a glammed up date night all in the name of charity.

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Kobe, in a full foot cast and hopping on crutches, brought his wife, decked out in Saint Laurent, to the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund's 16th Annual "An Unforgettable Evening" presented by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel last night.  And the couple was all smiles despite all the year's setbacks.

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Loving Vanessa's look.  Kobe's been giving constant Twitter updates about his recovery, telling fans a few days ago he just got his stitches out, so he's making progress.

Meanwhile, Kobe's mom, Pamela Bryant, is doing a bit of spring cleaning and selling off her son's memorable jerseys from high school and some other now-vintage gear from his career in the NBA.

Through Goldin Auctions in June, Pam is giving to the highest bidders "The Bryant Collection": His Lower Merion high school jerseys, his jerseys from his time playing ball overseas while he was just a kid, a few rings from All-Star games, and even a surfboard he won at a Kids' Choice Awards.

Moms are good for clearing out your old ish to make room for their own new ish.  Gotta love it.

*UPDATE* Apparently, Kobe didn't give permission for his ish to be sold.  Like we said, moms are good for clearing out your old ish.  However, this time, Pamela is selling the items in order to get cash to purchase a home.  We all know Kobe and his parents have been estranged and have had a rocky relationship ever since he married Vanessa Bryant.  So it seems Kobe hasn't been helping moms out in the money department.

Now, Kobe is suing to stop the sell of the items.  Damn homie.

HERE WE GO AGAIN: Celtics Baller Jordan Crawford Tells Carmelo Anthony In Game 5 "That MuthaF**ker Fu**ked Your Wife", LaLa GOES IN!

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Not sure why everybody's getting real reckless with LaLa & Carmelo Anthony these days, but Mrs. Anthony is now fighting back.  As she should.  Check out her response to Celtics baller Jordan Crawford after he shouted at Carmelo some sexual accusations about his wife during game 5 this week...

LaLa's finding herself having to defend herself to benchwarmers.  The reality star, pictured above hitting up the GIG-IT event earlier this week in NYC, popped off via Instagram after Celtics baller Jordan Crawford popped some reckless ish to Melo in Game 5 of the playoffs Wednesday.

Jordan, who was caught on video yelling this during the game, said to Carmelo, "That muthaf**ker fu*ked your wife!"

Obviously, he's referencing the whole Kevin Garnett/Honey Nut Cheerios debacle that had Melo waiting outside Kevin's bus....old school fight style.

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But this time around, Melo didn't waste his energy trying to fight Jordan (well, he cooled off quickly), and LaLa handled it herself via Instagram.  She posted a pic that said, "STRONG WOMEN intimidate weak men."  Then followed up with, “Try again. You on the bench for a reason.”

Bloop.

Jordan denies saying it (mind you, there is video evidence of him saying this). 

Carmelo told reporters after the game that Jordan, who was a no-name before this, doesn't even deserve their typing time.

“I’m not thinking about Jordan Crawford. Not at this point in time. I’ll tell you that . . . I don’t think he deserves for you to be typing [about him].”

Ha.  Y'all better leave Melo & 'em alone....

MAGAZINE FAB: Laz Alonso GETS HOT For The Premiere Issue Of "FUZION" Magazine...And Is "Deception" Returning?

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Hottie "Deception" star Laz Alonso kicks off the debut issue of the lifestyle magazine "FUZION." See his photoshoot inside, plus the fate of his and Meagan Good's new show....

 

"Deception" star Laz Alonso covers the premiere issue of FUZION Magazine, a new lifestyle magazine offers insight on everything from fashion and beauty to style and music.  In the April/May 2013 issue, which also doubles as their "Inaugural Men's Issue",  Cuban-American cutie Laz's "Definition" spread focuses on how he's mapped out a vision for his life and career and how he stays grounded. 

For his Jennifer Rose Keany-shot fashion spread, the actor channels Daniel Craig's James Bond.  And we are not mad.  Here are the highlights:

On "Deception" and how it relates to his views about the industry:

“In this entertainment business “Deception” happens every single week. One of the definite moments of disappointments and expectation. I always keep in mind that business is nothing guaranteed. I always have to roll with the punches with this business. This business of entertainment is built on “what you see is what you get”. And I learned to not believe everything you hear and see. In this business they are always looking for the next big thing.

On dealing with rejection:

“The only thing that’s going to keep you pushing and keep you depersonalizing rejection is if you totally love what you’re doing.”- Laz Alonso

On handling a bad romantic movie scene experience:

“My first scene was a romantic scene with this young actress. As the romantic scene came and we went for the kiss, her tongue was so long (Starts to laugh)it was tickling my lungs. I mean I could not breathe for that moment!”

 

On the cover (atop), Laz wore three-piece suit from Alexander Nash, shirt from BDG, bowtie from Ike Behar, pocket square from Kiton, and jewelry by Maddaloni Jewelers.

More photos from the shoot....

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The digital and print versions of FUZION are available now....

And as for the return of "Deception," looks like that piece is about to get the axe.  Last week, NBC released a slew of shows getting renewed.  And "Deception" was not on that list.  No updates have been made yet.  Looks like Meagan Good & Laz are going to have to find somewhere else to flaunt their hotness weekly.

Photos via FUZION

Eve Talks Raising Future Bi-Racial Kids With Her Boyfriend, "I Want Them To Be Colorblind"

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Eve is on full promo mode as she prepares to drop her new album Liplock.  And she recently dished about how she plans to raise her future kids with her now-boyfriend, British entrepreneur Maximillion Cooper.  Check out what she said about  teaching the kiddies about their racial identity and raising them "colorblind"....

The fab 34-year-old Eve is in a totally different space than her "Love Is Blind" days.  Instead of going hard with the fellas rocking a fresh baldie, she's a true girly girl now who's giggly like a school girl when talking about her boo, Maximillion.  And she's got babies on the brain.

She's still got a little of that pitbull-in-a-skirt in her, but the"She Bad" rapper chatted it up with VIBE VIXEN about all things girly.  We're hearing about her hot and ever changing style (she styles herself!), why she's so open about her romantic relationship and how the twosome will raise their kids.

Here are the highlights:

On being more open about her relationship and deciding what to share and what to keep to herself: I have to say, it is pretty hard. I think you can get so comfortable with sharing that you don't even realize like "Oooh!" But at the same time, I feel like I've been really good at being private. Like, I think we keep it to a minimum. We might write tweets and say we love each other and things like that, but I don't really put out much personal information about us or what we're exactly doing. It's like "I love you baby. Thank you" or whatever, but never anything too personal.

On teaching her children about race + identity: I want them to be colorblind, but I do want them to understand both sides of themselves. I'm a black woman and I love being a black woman. And I think my child should know that black part of themselves. But obviously at the same time, their father would be white and I would want them to know that side of themselves. And British! That's a whole other situation (laughs). But in doing that, I think they can be colorblind. I don't want them to see color. I never did. I grew up in the hood and my mother was very good at it not being a black thing, even though I grew up around all black people. I want them to want to know everything about all kinds of races. And hopefully they will.

On who she would form a super group with: I would have to say me and Swizz (Beatz). Definitely. Like me and Swizz could make a full record. But then I would add to that me, Swizz, Missy. I would add Missy. And I would want to add one more. (Long pause) Andre 3000. I'm ready for the tour (laughs)!

On her style constantly evolving: You know what? Honestly, to my friend today, this morning, I was like, "Girl, I think I'm about to cut my hair off." Like, I'm feeling it! But I don't want to go back to retro me (laughs).

On her favorite part about styling herself: It's fun! It's an accessory. It's like putting on a bracelet or a ring. Even my boyfriend teases me. Like I'm the first black girl he's dated and we've been together three years. And he's like in every vacation picture, I have different hair. Like, who are you? But I can't help it.

On being a girly girl: Oh, I'm a girly girl. But that's another thing. I'm schizophrenic because I love my sweatpants, too. That's the first thing I do when I go to a hotel or when I come home. I put on something comfortable.

Eve's Liplock hits shelves May 14th.

 

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GOT MILK? Tia & Tamera Mowry LAUNCH "Milky!" For BREAST-FEEDING Mothers, Tamar Braxton & Chudney Ross Pop Up At The Launch

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Extra fab actresses and new mothers, Tia and Tamera Mowry launched their new product line "Milky!" yesterday with expectant mom Tamar Braxton amongst the women in attendance.  Find out more about the product line and see party pics inside...

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Talk about keeping it spring fresh.  Our fave twins put on their sexy and fun looks as the launched their brand new product for mom. 

The "destination" was LA's A Pea In A Pod where "Instant Mom" Tia Mowry Hardrict and Christmas Angel star Tamera Mowry Housley teamed up with Destination Maternity for the launch of their new product line "Milky!"

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The sisters were supported at the launch by their hubbies, Adam Housley (with son Aden) and Cory Hardrict (with son Cree).

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Mom-to-Be  Tamar Braxton also came out to support the sisters and their new product line.  She's getting all the product and tips she can before popping out her own little one.

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Chudney Ross, the daughter of Diana Ross, brought along her baby girl Callaway Lane.

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And for those wondering, the "Milky!" product line (which they were seen creating during this season's "Tia & Tamera") consists of teas that help women with lactation. 

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LOVE these looks on the gals.  And it looks like the sisters satisfied their sweet tooth during the event too. 

 

Before the event....

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Tamara and Adam were spotted exiting their vehicle and holding two-month old Aden as they walked into A Pea In a Pod.
   

The stylish mommy blogger is looking like she's on cloud 9 these days.  Loves it!

 

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UMMMM: Antoine Dodson TAPS OUT Of "Homosexual Lifestyle", Says He Prayed The Gay Away....And Now Wants A Wife! (Also Responds To Critics!)

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Everyone take a deep sigh before reading.  We thought this was just the trickery of a few hackers, but since Antoine Dodson has not come out to say so, apparently, this dude is serious.

 

Check out why your fave internet foolywang sensation says he's no longer gay, has found Jesus, and now wants a wife....

It reads like a "Pray The Gay Way" afterschool special, or a cult.  Antoine Dodson wants YOU to know he has renounced the "homosexual lifestyle" and is "no longer in it."  And it's all thanks to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.

The "Hide Ya Kids, Hide Ya Wife" star took to his Facebook page to spew some interesting words about why he has "reformed" and said he learned that being gay is not in congruence (he didn't say that word) with the Holy Bible.  So, just like that, he snapped his fingers while pressing out his locks, and is no longer gay.  So he says.

His Facebook post last night reads:

I have to renounce myself, I'm no longer into homosexuality I want a wife and family, I want to multiply and raise and love my family that I create. I could care less about the fame and fortune, I've giving all that up to know the true history of the bible. For I am the True Chosen Hebrew Israelite descendant of Judah. And as True Israel I know that there are certain things we just can't do. And I totally understand that now. I don't need a Mercedes Benz, I don't need a big house in Beverly Hills all I need is the Most High and my family (Israel). I have been awaken by the great and so should you. Let's be delivered from the wickedness of the world and live the way we should. The Most High bless all and have a beautiful evening. Israel wake up and take full power of who you are. I'm ready are you?
 
He continued just a few minutes ago about the critics:

I don't preach hate, and everything I speak comes directly from the bible, I was raised to follow the bible, so now I actually sat down and devoted time to understand the bible, its a problem? Some one is confused and lying and the truth is not in them. But since all nations are against me, I know I'm on the right path, Shalom and praise to the Most High and Messiah. This is the Rise of the Chosen, I feel it in the spirit. All you demons and devils please get behind me, my peace is spoken.

Oh, but there's more.

Israel will be hated by all nations, the flamboyant pictures of me are all over a year old, because you talk ish about or try to destroy my character, its not going to work. Like I said, that lifestyle is foolish and I don't want or have time for it. For my blacks and Hispanics and the rest of the 12 true Israel. We got this because now we have their attention. Also Gentiles who want to accept the Most High and his son, you also can be brought into the fold. Rise of the Chosen.

Oh?  Antoine also said all those "flamboyant" pics of him on the net are a year old and he no longer is that person.  SO he changed his profile pic just minutes ago to this:

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Guess this was supposed to make everyone a believer.  But as of now, 360,000 have "Liked" the statement.  Read into that as you please.

We're proponents of just being you, whether that's the devil reincarnated (we'll just carry our Bible and crosses at all times) or Jesus' bestie.  But let's keep it 100, Antoine sounds like he's drumming up publicity for the reality show he's been working on.  So him saying he's done with the Hollywood and fame lifestyle is some B.S.

Boy, stop.


Robin Thicke CHATS IT UP With "The Breakfast Club", Dishes On Paula Patton's BOOTY Shorts And LEAVING "RHOH"

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Robin Thicke stopped by Power 105 this morning to promote Blurred Lines and dish on how Paula Patton responds to his sexy videos and if he was mad at Kevin Hart's jokes on "RHOH".  Watch the interview inside....

With his "Blurred Lines" single racing up the charts all around the world, Robin Thicke talked to "The Breakfast Club" about his sixth studio album and some of the controversy surrounding his music and television career.

While discussing "Blurred Lines", Robin revealed that his wife, Paula Patton, gave her thumbs up for making the sexy & slightly dirty video (because she understands the industry).  There was also a completely uncensored version too.  He added that when he comes home from a sexy video shoot, Paula is usual there waiting for him in some booty shorts or something else sexy...just to remind him of what he has at home.

And there has also been controversy about him leaving the "Real Husbands Of Hollywood".  He said he and Kevin Hart remain good friends and he's indeed not doing Season 2 of "RHOH".  He's finishing his sixth album and wants to focus on other entertainment ventures.  He added that he has written a short film called "Mercy" on how the healthcare industry impacts smalls towns, and he didn't want "RHOH" to get in the way.

 

Watch the interview here:

 

BONUS: Want to know what sex in a public park with Robin is like?  Check out the crooner on VH1's Big Morning Buzz this AM below to find out:

Vanessa Williams, Deborah Cox, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Liles & More At The Tony Nomination Press Conference, "Trip To Bountiful" Nabs 4 Nods

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The Trip to Bountiful walked away with four Tony nominations this week, and Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Deborah Cox were among the show's stars who were on hand for the announcement. See pics from the Broadway press conference inside...

Earlier this week, Deborah Cox, who stars as "Lucy" in Broadway's "Jekyll & Hyde" posed with Vanessa Williams, "The Trip To Bountiful" during 2013 Tony Awards: The Meet The Nominees Press Junket at the the Millennium Hilton in New York City.  And the YBFers on Broadway are racking up the nods.

Emmy winning actress, Cicely Tyson, garnered a nomination for “Best Actress in a Play” (after a 30-year absence from the Broadway stage). Condola Rashad (who's our fave fab chick on the rise) received a nod for “Best Featured Actress in a Play. The play also copped nominations for “Best Revival of a Play” as well as “Best Sound Design of a Play.”

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Media mogul Kevin Liles (one of the play's producers) posed with his wife Erika at the event.

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New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler and wife Kimberly (also producers of "Bountiful") posed with Ahmad Rashad (the father of Tony-nominee Condola Rashad).

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Tom Hanks and Courtney B. Vance posed with producer Stephen Byrd and brand architect & producer of "Trip To Bountiful" Marvet Britto.

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Fellow "Bountiful" producer Alia M. Jones posed with Kimberly, Stephen and Marvet.

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And Tyler Perry hit up the production before the nods to wish congrats to Cicely Tyson.  We all know he loves himself some Cicely...

 

 

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FIRST PROMO PIC: Drew Sidora, KeKe Palmer & Lil Mama For The "TLC Biopic"

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TLC has been officially revived....by three of their biggest fans.  Check out the first promo pic with Drew Sidora, Lil Mama and KeKe Palmer as TLC for the upcoming biopic....

VH1 has released the first official promo pic for "Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story".  And it made us do a double take.

Drew Sidora (as T-Boz), KeKe Palmer (as Chilli) and Lil Mama (as Left Eye) are going hard in transforming into the favorite girl group who sang, rapped and danced to the tune of bright colors, controversial safe sex messages and everything in between.

For the official promo shot, the three ladies re-enacted TLC's 1992 album cover for Oooooh On The TLC Tip.... And we're actually feelin' it.

The TV movie was shot in just a few weeks in Atlanta recently, and will give the story of how TLC rose to fame, their trials and tribulations with money and managers, and what went on in their personal lives.

The "TLC Story" airs this November, and you can calm your nerves because the girls will be lip synching to TLC's actual music.  T-Boz & Chilli, the two surviving members, served as consultants on the movie.

Will you be watching?

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PepsiCo DROPS Mountain Dew Spokesman Lil' Wayne Over CONTROVERSIAL Emmett Till Lyric + Mary Mary Rock EBONY Cover, Tina Campbell Admits To Trying To STAB Husband Over His INFIDELITY

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Lil' Wayne has lost his Mountain Dew endorsement following criticism over his "Emmitt Till" lyric.  Find out what PepsiCo said inside and hear what Mary Mary told EBONY Magazine about Erica's solo project and the infidelity that rocked Tina's marriage.  Read more inside...

 

It seems like the good folks at Mountain Dew are paying closer attention to the rappers they associate their brand with, now that they've also dropped Lil Wayne from the roster.  A few days ago, we told you about the embarassing ad the company yanked featuring Tyler, The Creator and now they've bowed to public pressure and fired Lil' Wayne too.

Lil' Wayne, who has been appearing in Mountain Dew ads since 2012, infuriated the family of Emmitt Till, after his "Karate Chop" song included the lyric, "Pop a lot of pain pills, 'bout to put rims on my skateboard wheels ... beat that p***y up like Emmett Till."

Though he sent a letter apologizing to the family, it was rejected by the descendants and along with mounting criticism from the public, Pepsi Co announced late Friday that Weezy's "offensive reference to a revered civil rights icon does not reflect the values of our brand."  These rappers gonna learn today...

Though the company did not provide any specifics, the departure was confirmed by Sarah Cunningham, a publicist for Lil Wayne who covered up by saying the split was due to "creative differences... That's about all I can tell you at this time."

For those who may not recall the specifics of the legendary Mississippi murder, Emmitt Till was a 14-year-old Black child who was beaten and disfigured beyond identification for allegedly flirting with a white woman in 1955.  And this is how Weezy described his sexual prowess.

 

 

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Mary Mary duo (Tina& Erica Campbell) cover EBONY Magazine's June 2103 issue, which celebrates Black Music month.  Inside the shockingly candid interview, the reality tv stars open up about infidelity and Erica's decision to go solo. 

Here are the highlights:

Tina on discovering her husband was having an affair:
“Once I became aware [of the affair], I initially wanted to kill my husband…I was considering adjusting the will, the living trust and all that kind of stuff. I did physically try to stab him. Several times…I never got to the point of physical harm, not really, but my words…My words hurt. ”

Erica on husband going into the ministry:
“I feel like my husband has been called to minister…Now I said, ‘Lord, when I first started dating this guy he worked for Death Row Records, but he was from the church. That was a perfect combination for me: a little street, a little church.’”

 

Damn Tina!  Not stab his ass AND change the will. 

And in celebration of Father's Day, EBONY spotlights Ziggy Marley, Chris Paul, Mike Tyson Cory Booker and other celebs who express gratitude and appreciation for what their fathers taught them.

The "Mary Mary" issue of EBONY hits magazine stands on May 7th.

SMILE ON: Happy 38th BIRTHDAY Kimora Lee Simmons

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Kimora Lee Simmons turns 38-years-old today.  Celebrate with the queen of fab inside....

The originator of fabulosity, Kimora Lee Simmons, celebrates her 38th birthday today.  With three kids, a phenomenal figure and a growing empire, Kimora has modeled on the catwalks of fashion, in the boardrooms of corporate America and on the airwaves of tv.  And her real life is the perfect model of how to build a great blended family.  And no matter what role her "modeling" takes on, she manages to do it with style.

Celebrate her big day and check out some of Kimora's best looks from the year inside the gallery....

Kerry Washington On PARADE, Says "'Django Unchained' Cost Me A Lot Psychologically" + MORE Pics From Naomi Campbell's VOGUE Brazil SHOOT

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In the new issue of PARADE Magazine, Kerry Washington revealed the psychological toll filming Django Unchained took on her.  Find out what she said inside and see more pics from Naomi Campbell's VOGUE Brazil shoot....

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"Scandal" star Kerry Washington had made a career of playing very complicated and challenging women on-screen.  And in the latest issue of PARADE, Kerry, who'll soon hit the big screen in Peeples (May 10th), sat down to talk about the physical and emotional toll that playing Broomhilda in Django Unchained took on her.  She told the magazine,

"I feel like I barely survived Django emotionally. The violence. Hearing the N-word every day. It cost me a lot psychologically, but it was worth it to tell that story."

She also commented on the history she's making as Olivia Pope on "Scandal",  as the Black female-lead in a primetime series.

‘I didn’t realize…when I was auditioning for the role. I knew that in my lifetime I’d never seen it. But it didn’t compute to me that I’d be making history. I just fell in love with the character.’

Kerry's article in PARADE premieres tomorrow.  Check out some video footage from her gorgeous cover shoot & interview below:

 

 

And in VOGUE Brazil....

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More pics have emerged from Naomi Campbell's May 2013 VOGUE Brazil photo shoot.

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Freakin' flawless.

In celebration of the magazine's 38th birthday, Naomi (who'll turn 43 on May 22nd) is featured in EVERY editorial in the magazine.  She's captured by industry legends Tom Munro, JR Duran and Jacques Dequeke.

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And speaking of birthdays, Naomi will celebrate her 43rd with a big bash in Ibiza this year. 

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But we're all clutching our pearls (and diamonds) to see if Vlad Doronin shows up on her arm, as word on the street is that they're on the border of splitting up

 

 

Photos via PARADE/Vogue Brazil/Ari Michelson

HOT MAMA: Nicole Murphy Works On Her Fitness In L.A.

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Nicole Murphy is already a hottie, and she keeps up that tight & toned bod...5 kids later...by hitting the gym in L.A. nonstop.  Check out the "Hollywood Exes" star inside....

There may not be any set date for the return of VH1's "Hollywood Exes," but Nicole Murphy and the rest of the cast are indeed returning for season 2 and her co-star Sheree Fletchersays this season will be a feisty one.

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So it's only right Nicole keeps up her strength for the upcoming drama.  She was spotted making a gym run yesterday on Canon Drive.

The fiancee of "Live" co-host Michael Strahan has also been going on a Vine craze on her Twitter account. 

Looks like she's having fun filming and spending time with her man.

Pics: WENN


THE PRE-PARTY: Chris Brown KICKS OFF Birthday Weekend...With Karrueche Tran & Christina Milian!

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While Rihanna's on the east coast on her Diamonds World Tour, Chris Brown kicked of his birthday weekend with a few friends AND Karreuche Tran in LA. See pics inside....

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Though he doesn't turn 24-years-old until tomorrow, music's "bad boy," Chris Brown kicked off his birthday weekend with a slew of friends (including Christina Milian, David Hasslehoff, and Topshop heiress Chloe Green) at LA hotspot Emerson last night.

And if you're wondering if Rihanna was there...she wasn't.  RiRi is in New York for her "Diamonds" World Tour, and sources told Hollywood Life that the pair haven't seen each other for a while...due to work commitments. 

“It’s up and down and sometimes the s**t is even sideways. Every time some s**t pop off between them, they blast that s**t on social media, and they shouldn’t. But when they’re far apart, that’s how they act out toward each other when one of them doesn’t get their way. It’s crazy as f**k, but it’s how they get down.”

 

But Chris wasn't without female attention at Emerson.  Though they weren't photographed together, pics show Chris' former flame Karrueche Tran was there to celebrate with him.  She rocked a cute look of white Giuseppe Zanotti fringed boots and a black mini dress (check the pics here).  As we've told you, Karrueche (show above in a pic she tweeted yesterday) has remained very close to Chris since their break-up, especially since they are partners in her clothing lineThe Kill.  

And outside the club....

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Karrueche's bestie Christina was seen arriving for the festivities. 

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Christina's looking hot as always.  Fun times.

 

 

In case you missed it....

Karrueche Tran recently let VIBE VIXEN raid her closet as she shared her love of denim tops, leather shorts and, more specifically, Celine heels.

Photos: Pacific Coast News/Instagram/Splash

Hot 97's Mister Cee ARRESTED For Soliciting A MALE PROSTITUTE...AGAIN!

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Some folks never learn.  Hot 97's legendary (in more ways than one) DJ Mister Cee is back up to his old tricks again.  And by tricks, we mean prostitutes.

 

Deets inside on his latest arrest for soliciting yet another male prostitute....

It's like April 2011 all over again.  For the second time in 2 years, DJ Mister Cee was arrested for soliciting a male prostitute.

Several reports say that police have confirmed Cee--government name Calvin LeBrun--was cuffed after he allegedly tried to pick up a prostitute on a Brooklyn street corner.

According to the NY Daily News, Calvin had no clue that the gigolo he allegedly approached on the corner of Madison St. & Broadway around midnight Friday...was actually an undercover cop.  FAIL.

Calvin has been officially charged with "patronizing a prostitute" and is still waiting to be arraigned today.

If you'll recall, back in April 2011, Cee was arrested after he was found engaged in oral sex with a male prostitute in Manhattan.  He plead guilty to that offense, yet stayed oddly mum about the fact the prostitute was male.  He also said the whole arrest was a conspiracy by NYPD.  Alrighty then.

It was also uncovered at that time that Cee was arrested a few times previous to that for other lewd & prostitution acts, unbeknownst to the public.

Quiet as kept, this dude also has a wife, allegedly. 

Sometimes it's easier to just be who you REALLY are and find you a boo you actually want.  In this case, possibly one of the male persuasion.  Then you wouldn't have to turn to prostitutes to get your rocks off.

Chiiiiile.....

 

YOU'RE INVITED! YBF Hosts "The Great Gatsby" VIP Cocktail Reception & Screening In D.C.! (FIRST 200 TO RSVP WILL ATTEND!)

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It's the SUMMER OF GATSBY EXPERIENCE!

 

Washington, D.C. area YBF readers are invited to an EXCLUSIVE, YBF ONLY screening of one of the biggest movies hitting theaters this spring/summer.   And we've got how YOU can secure your spot at our fabulous event on May 7th for a fabulous movie.  RSVP's start THIS MONDAY, May 6th, 10am EST right here on TheYBF.com.  Check out how to be FIRST inside....

TheYBF.com has teamed up with Allied Media & Warner Bros. to host a screening for The Great Gatsby, exclusively for D.C. area YBF readers! 

With Jay-Z at the helm of the soundtrack, which also has plenty of YBF artists featured like Beyonce, Andre 3000 and more, it's only right that YBF readers get an advanced screening of the film (opening nationwide May 10th).

The first 200 D.C. area YBF readers to RSVP on Monday, May 6th at 10AM (as well as being one of the first 200 RSVPers to ARRIVE at the event on May 7th) will attend YBF's exclusive screening in D.C. at the AMC Georgetown Theater! 

And there's more...

The first 30 YBF readers to RSVP will ALSO be admitted to YBF's exclusive pre-screening VIP cocktail Tastemaker reception at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown!

RSVP's OPEN: Monday, May 6th 10am EST ON TheYBF.com

YBF's Summer of Gatsby Experience VIP Cocktail Reception: May 7th, Ritz Carlton Georgetown | Degrees Bistro, 6:00pm-7:00pm
YBF Summer of Gatsby Experience Movie Screening: May 7th, AMC Loews Georgetown, 7:30pm-10:00pm

The RSVP form will be posted Monday, May 6th at 10am right here on TheYBF.com.  RSVPs WILL fill up in minutes.  So be here EARLY!

ONLY 200 YBF readers will be admitted to the screening as this is the theater's capacity.  You MUST be a D.C. Area resident to RSVP.

GOOD LUCK!

SWEET: Usher CONFIRMED For Role As Sugar Ray Leonard

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Usher is speaking out about his upcoming role as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.  Find out what he said inside....

 

"The Voice" judge Usher will be starring as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming film "Hands of Stone".  The film centers on the story of  the great brawler Roberto Duran  who beat Sugar Ray in 1980 to claim the WBC welterweight title (though he lost is a few months later during the rematch).

The pop star spoke to the Huffington Post about his role saying,

"You couldn't find a more stylized boxer than Sugar Ray Leonard. He was an incredible motion guy, the way he moved around the ring, and I think my dancing will make it easier for me to pick up his moves. I've been working on familiarizing myself with the ring, sparring and just understanding how to move in the ring."

In getting ready for the film, which will be shot in Panama, Usher's going on a strict regime to drop around 12 pounds and gain more tone his muscular frame!

"He had such incredible discipline, and he was flashy and classy at the same time. I want to be as passionate and dedicated in preparing for this role as he was every time he stepped into the ring."

And though this is his first leading role, the superstar says he's up for the pressure.

"I'm up for the challenge, and I'm looking forward to it. I think my overall feeling is one of anticipation. It seems like this is a real passion project. It's a film that everybody is so invested in, and I have the good fortune of having the character I'm playing still around."

 

Nice!

Lauryn Hill Breaks Out New Music, "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)”

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Lauryn Hill just released a new track called "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)”. Check out the newest track from her new deal with SONY inside...

L Boogie, as we all know, has a new deal with SONY Records to release a certain number of songs by a certain deadline, all in return for upwards of a million dollars that will help her pay off her MAJOR tax debt.  The deal saved her from being sentenced to jail immediately for tax evasion.  And now, one song born of the deal has hit iTunes.

Lauryn wrote on her Tumblr today about rushing to get the track out:

Hello All: Here is a link to a piece that I was ‘required’ to release immediately, by virtue of the impending legal deadline. I love being able to reach people directly, but in an ideal scenario, I would not have to rush the release of new music… but the message is still there. In light of Wednesday’s tragic loss (of former label mate Chris Kelly), I am even more pressed to YELL this to a multitude that may not understand the cost of allowing today’s unhealthy paradigms to remain unchecked! - MLH

Check out the powerful message below with the insane flow she's known for:

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