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Amber Rose Says There’s NO BEEF With Khloe Kardashian, EXPLAINS Kylie Jenner Comments & Kanye's SLUT Shaming

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Amber Rose is opening up about a a few things that had her making headlines in a new interview. And she claims she has no beef with Khloe Kardashian, reveals why she decided to comment on Tyga and Kylie Jenner’s “situationship” and how she feels about her ex-boyfriend Kanye West“slut shaming” her. Get it all inside….

Amber Rose is spilling tea and opening up about some hot topics that had everyone talking.

While chatting it up with Entertainment Tonight, the soon-to-be-divorcee revealed she has NO beef with E! reality star Khloe Kardashian after an epic Twitter feud that “broke the internet.” You’ll recall, the showdown launched after the “Sister Code” actress said Tyga should be ashamed of himself for dating 17-year-old Kylie Jenner. Khloe clapped back trying to shame Amber for being a stripper since she was 15, where the budding actress popped right back.

All hell broke loose when Amber shaded the hell out of Kim Kardashian, saying she would be the same “whore” to support her family like Kim K. Hmph.

Well, all of that is behind her now and she claims there’s no bad blood between the two explaining, "I don't hate Khloe. I don't hate her."

She went on to say,

"[Khloe] didn't have to tweet 11 times and try to humiliate me when, the only reason why these girls have careers is because their older sister had a little fun on tape. Let's be realistic. Which I never ever hated on," Rose added. "I'm all for a woman making something out of nothing. You know what I mean? If you can do something and bring your entire family on and make millions of dollars, that's dope to me. I love that.""

Well alright.

She also explained why she commented on T-Raww and Kylie's "situationship" in the first place saying,

"I could have totally minded my own business when it came to her sister," Rose explained. "But, me being a dancer at such a young age, dealing with older men gave me the humility and knowledge to speak on such a subject. [But] I can understand why it came across the wrong way to her. I get it. But, that's a phone call she could have had with me."

Baby Bash’s mother then went on to talk about her ex-Kanye West. If you missed it, Yeezy said during an interview with The Breakfast Club he had to take 30 showers before getting with his wife Kim K.

She said it’s not fair for Yeezy to “slut shame” her since they’re no longer together. And the fact that they were so happy together, it caught her off guard when he said he had to take 30 showers after he was with her. She spilled,

"We were happy when we were together! And now all of the sudden, I'm getting slut-shamed because we're not together anymore and it's not fair."
 

 

Peep her interview below:

 

Photos: Amber's IG


Chris Brown Gives His Baby Royalty & Baby's Mother ROYAL Treatment At BTS Tour + Snaps At Karrueche Over Sexy Bikini Pics

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Well, what do we have here?  Chris Brown bringing his new baby girl and baby's mother to his Houston tour stop....but still finding time to shade his ex-girlfriend whom he cheated on?  Yep.   We've got all the pics and deets inside!

It's the first time we've seen baby Royalty in Chris Brown's vicinity.  Last night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Chris told his new baby's mother -- who lives in H-Town -- to bring his baby girl to his show for a visit.  And that's exactly what she did.

Nia Guzman (short blue dress), little Royalty and the half sister were escorted onto Chris' matte black tour bus right before the show so that the singer could spend some daddy-daughter time with the tiny tot.

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Little Royalty is adorable.  And it's good she's getting to know her dad.

After the show, when the 9-month-old was tucked away in bed, papa Chris hit the strip club.  Of course.  Reportedly, he and Tyga rolled to V Live to drop $8,000 on Houston's finest.  Peep the vido below:

 

 

Between Chris' QT with his new baby and the tour lifestyle....he still found time to watch his ex Karrueche's Instagram account. 

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Today, she posted the above pic in her itty bitty bikini while on vacay in Cancun with her bestie Christina Milian.  And his response in her comments section was priceless:

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Once again...The irony of Thotty men calling their exes Thots.  Deep sigh.

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Kae seemed unfazed by the audacity of it all.  And she continued on posting pics as she pleased:

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She even called this one "Peen Castle".  Ha.

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Christina also had her sisters there for the fun:

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Things should get interesting this week....

 

Photos: Kae's IG/Christina's IG/Splash

MOMMY MODE: A Very Pregnant Tamera Mowry Housley ROLLS Through Disneyland On A Scooter With Son Aden

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When she’s not on the set of “The Real,” Tamera Mowry Housley is spending quality time with her baby boy Aden and her hubby Adam Housley. Peep the pics of the daytime tv host making her rounds at Disneyland inside….

“The Real” co-host Tamera Mowry Housley looks ready to pop. And to keep a smile on her baby boy Aden’s face, she mustered up the energy to trek it to Disneyland earlier this week for some family fun.  

A very pregnant Tamera was spotted scooting around Disneyland in California earlier this week in a scooter to make her way through the amusement park to enjoy a family day out with her son Aden and husband Adam Housley (not pictured).

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The soon-to-be-mother of two rolled around in a scooter while her son and husband enjoyed the roller coasters and amusement park games. Not mad she’s rolling around in a scooter while six-months pregnant as all of this can take a toll on a woman’s body.
 

But, the fab mom eventually hopped out of the scooter, rocking her Mickey Mouse ears, to walk around with her 2-year-old to explore the happiest place on earth.

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Loves it.

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On Instagram, the actress shared a cute shot of Aden concetrating on whatever he was playing with on his tablet with the caption, "After a rough week. We are taking a well needed trip to Disneyland Adam even got this 6 month pregnant momma an electric scooter. Lol" Nothing like spending time with your family!

 

Just a few more months before the Housley baby's arrival. And it's a girl!
 

Photos: Splash/Tamera's IG

STAY TUNED: Kerry Washington On The "Scandal" Set [Possible Spoiler!] + Karrueche Tran Gets Her Life On "Iyanla"?!

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Kerry Washington was spotted on the set of "Scandal" today.  And the pics inside MAY give a little spoiler action.  Check out who's returning inside, plus Karrueche Tran is about to get her life all the way fixed -- or something like that -- by Iyanla Vanzant!  Deets inside...

Olivia Pope was back in action in L.A. today on the set of "Scandal". 

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The super buttoned up look can only mean one thing -- Olivia is about her business. And she's on another case. 

We spotted Kerry Washington and the cast of "Scandal" rolling the tape today in Hollywood.  And look who else returned....equally buttoned up and ready for business:

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Yep, activist Marcus Miller (played by Cornelius Smith, Jr.) from "The Lawn Chair" episode a few weeks ago.  We had an inkling then that he would return in a bigger capacity.  And based on his crisp look at that podium in front of all the press, it appears he's taking on a big role in some way.  A new Gladiator?  Running for office with Olivia as a campaign manager?  Who knows.  But we'll be waiting anxiously until it airs and we can find out...

 

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In other TV news,

 

 

Nope, it's not a joke.  Or a spoof.  Karrueche Tran is really about to get her life fixed by Iyanla Vanzant chile.  And yes, they're talking about Chris' secret break baby situation, betrayal, and everything else. The timing of this is impeccable.

While this doesn't appear to be a regular "Fix My Life" episode, it instead seems to be a one off and exlusive sit down with Iyanla.  Rihanna had hers with Oprah, so Kae said she's going to get hers with Iyanla.  It airs next Saturday, March 28th at 8p/7c.

Kae tweeted, "its not fix my life. There's no bashing.. All positive."

We'll be watching....

If you can't view the above video, CLICK HERE.

 

Photos: FameFlynet/OWN

EMOTIONAL HOME: Rihanna Treks It To Texas For HOME Premiere...And Gives MAJOR Donation To Premiere Winner's Food Pantry!

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There's nothing like an emotional trip home.  So Rihanna and Jim Parsons, stars of the upcoming animated film Home, popped up in Plano, Texas to give the winner of the GMA Home contest a premiere party of a lifetime.

 

Check it inside, and the fabulous surprise donations from the stars....

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RiRi, rocking a pink PVC coat and purple dress -- both by Holly Fulton -- and Holly Fulton x Christian Louboutin heels, is still on her "modest woman" ish as she promotes her new animated film Home.  She stars as Tip, a curly haired little girl from the islands who is on a search to find her home and her mother.  And the creature she befriends along the way is voiced by Jim Parsons. 

The Disney movie teamed up with ABC's "Good Morning America," both are under the same company umbrella, to give a premiere party to one lucky person who exhibits how they give back in their hometown.  

When Cheryl Jackson of Plano was named the contest winner, Rihanna and co. booked it to Texas for a cute premiere party last night:

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Cheryl created a large, growing pantry to feed those in her community who are in need, all while literally rolling out an actual red carpet for their spirits to get lifted as they visited the pantry.  She touched the stars with her passion for feeding her community, so it inspired them to give back as well.

 

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Rihanna revealed she donated a huge amount of food to the pantry, while Jim donated $25,000 to her cause to match Dreamworks' $25,000 donation.  Sweet!

Check out their emotional time below:


 

 

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Mo'Nique & Husband Sidney Hicks Pose For "NOH8" Campaign + Mo'Nique Wants PUBLIC Sit-Down With Lee Daniels

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Mo'Nique and her husband/manager Sidney Hicks posed for the "NOH8" campaign, raising awareness about equal rights AND their upcoming film Blackbird.  See their photos inside and find out why the Oscar-winner wants to sit down with Lee Daniels...in public.

Academy-Award winning actress Mo'Nique and her hubby Sidney Hicks are among the latest celebs to tape their mouths shut and stand for marriage, gender and human equality through the NOH8 campaign. The photoshoot (captured by Adam Bouska) plays into the promo for Mo'Nique's latest film Blackbird, in which she produces and stars.

The film focuses on a young singer (Julian Walker) coming to terms with his sexuality in a small Southern Baptist community.  It hits theaters April 24th.

Mo'Nique, Sidney and director Patrik-Ian Polk joined the entire Blackbird cast to shoot their own NOH8 pics. (see photos here).

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In a joint statement about their involvement, Mo'Nique and Sidney told the Huff Post, "Let us as a world, allow others to be what they had no choice in being. We're a part of the NOH8 campaign because when you say NO to H8, what you're really saying is YES to Love."

In other news, Mo'Nique is still struggling with her "Lee Daniels" issue...in a very public way. As if the numerous interviews and headline clips weren't enough, now she wants to have a public sit-down with Lee.

Not sure what type of brown juice does Sidney has Mo' sippin at night that makes her think Lee will take time out of promoting the hottest tv show on the planet ("Empire") to discuss their issues, but she could always dial his number on a phone.

The statement came about during an interview with Hello Beautiful where Mo'Nique explained that a public conversation wouldn't leave any blurred lines regarding their "differences".

"I no longer have Lee’s phone number but would love to have a conversation with my brother, but we would have to do it publicly because the one’s we’ve had privately –when you then speak about them — you don’t tell what the real conversation was. When a person is saying, I want to do it publicly, does it sound like a person who has something to hide? I don’t bind to the A-list, I don’t bind to the elite. I’m just a regular folk from Baltimore Maryland, who’s living out her dreams. I’m a wife and a mommy and having the time of her life. That can be for the other elite folk, I’m not that."

 

Alright Lee Daniels.....you've got the next move.

 

 


Photos via Adam Bouska's Twitter

NO Solo Albums On The Way For "EMPIRE" Stars Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Gray...Yet!

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As much as we love the musical offerings throughout the hit Hip Hop drama series “Empire,” it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting solo albums from the Lyon brothers…at least not yet. Find out what Jussie Smollet and Bryshere Gray said about working on their solo albums, when they'll be released and a few tidbits about the finale episode inside….

We’re hours away from the two-hour season finale of the highly successful FOX series “Empire.” And we are anxiously waiting to see what bombs are dropped during the season 1 finale. You KNOW some ish is going to down!

A huge part of the hip hopera and what helps make the show such a success is the musical offerings in each episode, produced by superproducer Timbaland.  And that includes “Drip, drop, drip dripptey, drop.” Ha!

If you haven’t heard, Jussie Smollett is a budding R&B singer (inking a deal with Columbia Records recently) and Byshere “Yazz the Greatest” Gray is an up-and-coming rapper. So now the question is…will the guys be releasing any solo albums soon? The short answer: No! But, don't fret. Solo albums are on their agenda, possibly for next year.  Right now, though, they’re totally focused on the show.

“As far as the albums, we’re in the thick of promoting the Empire soundtrack,” Jussie Smollett tells TheYBF.com during a call this week.

“But, the albums will have to be sometime next year because we do this promotional tour and then we go straight into filming season 2 come early summer. I’ll be writing and recording in between, but there’s not necessarily a lot of time. We’ll be in the thick of recording music for season 2. As far as a joint tour [for the both of them], that’ll probably have to be next year. They’ll be little spot dates here and there.”

Bryshere then chimed in on the call saying a solo album is not even on his radar right now.  “Our schedules are crazy," the 21-year-old tells TheYBF.com.  "To be honest, I’m not really focused on dropping an album. I’m not focused on that right now.”
 

In the meantime, you can cop the “Empire” soundtrack available for download on iTunes right now.

As for what’s next for Jamal and his new on-screen beau Ryan in the season finale? Jussie spilled, “Jamal is not done with Ryan yet. There’s a desk involved, there’s some loving involved and they’re not done. It’s not necessarily a huge storyline in the finale, but there is a huge moment. My baby [daughter Lola] is no longer living with me so I guess they can at least have sex.”

Oh!

And who are the guys’ dream guest stars for season 2? Jussie revealed he would like to work with Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Brandy, while Bryshere revealed he would love to shoot scenes with Rihanna, Queen Latifah and Madonna. Guess we will have to wait until season 2 to see if any of their picks make it on the show. 

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Yesterday, Jussie and Bryshere hit up a CD signing in NYC for the show’s newly released soundtrack. A slew of fans braved the frigid weather to get a chance to meet the stars and get their own autographed copy of the album. One guy even dressed his dog up and brought him along for the fun. Ha! 

The season 1 two-hour finale of "Empire" kicks off tonight at 8pm ET on FOX. Get ready!
 

Photos: Splash

COMING SOON: Master P, Romeo & Cymphonique Miller RETURN To New Orleans To Film Scenes For Their Upcoming Reality Show

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The Miller family returned to New Orleans to film scenes from their upcoming family-centered reality show.  Check out Master P, Romeo and & Cymphonique inside....

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Yesterday, Master P, the legendary founder and CEO of No Limit Records, returned to the 5-0-4 to shoot scenes from his forthcoming reality show.

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While we have not been given specifics about the show (possible network, air dates), we are sure that the show will focus on his entire family (his nine kids) and will deal with the nasty custody battle that broke out between him and spouse Sonja (she was "accused" of having a nasty drug habit).

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Master P's hot son Romeo (who also competed on season 12 of "DWTS") was also down in N.O. shooting with the fam.  Over on the 'Gram, folks often attack Romeo for posting pics of his white girlfriend Toneata Morgan (a MISS USA hopeful).  We're sure she'll pop up in the series at some point and bring a level of drama.

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Daughter Cymphonique, who starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom "How to Rock" and has her own recording career, hit N.O. for the shoot as well.

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While we aren't sure what type of drama Cymphonique will bring to the table, we can't wait to meet 14-Year-Old Itali Miller. You'll recall that she went "missing" last year and sparked a nationwide Twitter frenzy amongst her father's famous celebrity friends and fans.  With all the "Miller" drama, we hope it makes them stronger as a unit. 

 

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LIVIN' LIFE: Porsha Williams Lunches In Hollywood With Friends

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Porsha Williams had her “pretty on fleek” while lunching in L.A. yesterday. Yeah, we likely won't use that phrase anymore.  Peep her pics and find out what she said about dating a rich African prince inside….

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and Dish Nation host Porsha Williams is currently on vacay on the west coast. And chick is living it up enjoying the warm weather and fine dining the City of Angels has to offer.  She seemingly has also made friends with a paprazzo.

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The reality star met up with a few of her girls at The Ivy in West Hollywood for an afternoon girl session filled with alcoholic beverages and good eats. Chick squeezed into the tightest pair of denim jeans she could find paired with a white lace bodice top (the same top "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" star Diamond Strawberry was spotted in recently) and gray suede heels.

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The radio host and reality star shared a few laughs with her friends during their chat.

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And she clearly enjoyed her drink.

 

Before trekking it to Hollywood, Porsha appeared on “The Steve Harvey Show” where she set the record straight about whether she was dating a rich African prince. You know, it seems everyone on RHOA is “dating” an African prince. She spilled,

“I’m in the public eye and I haven’t told everybody who I’m dating, so they have me dating everybody. I just think it’s funny, I laugh at it. I’m successful. People see me with nice things and I’m doing well for myself. I don’t know. I guess that causes them to guess. For the right guy who treats me well and supports me, I might say ‘Whatever you would like’ I just might! [laughs]”
 

Check it:

 

Well, there you have it.

 

Photos: Splash

SPRING READY! FLOTUS Michelle Obama Gets FAB In The Perfect KENZO Dress In Tokyo

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There's nothing like a dose of fabness to freshen up your day!  Check out First Lady Michelle Obama's grand arrival into Tokyo this morning inside...

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Hello, gorgeous!  FLOTUS Michelle Obama stepped off of Air Force One at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo today.  And she was a vision in a spring-read yellow printed long sleeved full skirted dress by Kenzo.  Despite missing the trip to the city last year with her Presidential husband, Mrs. O made her way to Japan's capital solo.

But the trip isn't just to show off her amazing style.  Mrs. Obama plans to announce, along with Japan's First Lady Akie Abe, the Let Girls Learn initiative, a partnership supporting girls' education. The two will also meet with Japanese university students and even Youtuber Michelle Phan will accompany FLOTUS on the trip.

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The next stop for our fabulous First Lady: A visit to Cambodia, which will make her the first sitting First Lady to visit the country.  Cambodia has a reputation for ruthless child prostitution and human trafficking, so Mrs. Obama is bringing her campaign to the country in an effort to push for education for girls.

 

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WHAT'S THIS? FIRST PIC Of "Rumored" Twosome Jaime Foxx And Katie Holmes...Holding Hands

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An "exclusive" photo of Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx holding hands with Katie Holmes (the ex-wife of his friend and former co-star Tom Cruise) hit the web and has folks all in a tizzy.  Are they dating?  Hooking up? Getting it in?  What's it all about Jamie? 

 

 

Somewhere around the world, Tom Cruise is singing "These BROS ain't loyal."  Because in 2004, Tom and Jamie Foxx shared a worldwide bro-mance as they trekked from North America to Europe and beyond, promoting their blockbuster flick Collateral

During this jaunt, Jamie befriend Tom's wife (now ex-wife) Katie Holmes.  Fast forward to THIS WEEK and Katie and Jamie, who is getting back into music, are on the cover of US Weekly which claims to have exclusive deets about their "secret" romance.  And now, there's the pic (above) of the two holding hands! 

Last month, rumors swirled about these two possibly being an item. But there was no proof...then. 

It's Hollywood, however, and this is all speculation. For all we know, these two could just be working on a film together.  Who knows...

US WEEKLY claims the twosome started off as a fling in August of 2013 (after a party in East Hampton), then it became more romantic. It should be noted that the picture above was taken in February.  One source claims to the mag, "Jamie is someone she can trust and have fun with. She's getting everything from Jamie that she didn't get with Tom."  Another insider said Jaime refers to her as "my girl."

The new issue (on stands now) also says most of their intimate time is spent at Jamie's place in the Santa Monica Mountains.  And he's "cut his roster" of ladies.  Also, PEOPLE reports that Katie recently moved into a new California home with her eight-year-old daughter Suri, and she drops by Jamie's nearby house 'often.'

Sips tea....
 


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CELEB PARENTS: Jesse Williams Gives Kisses To Baby Sadie + Nick Cannon Says He's NOT A SINGLE DAD

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We love a hot dad around these parts!  And "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams is just that.  Check out the tv star loving up on his baby girl, plus why Nick Cannon doesn't call himself a single dad....

We've seen him frolicking on the beach with his baby girl Sadie (and his wife Aryn!), but we can't get enough of the sweet kisses Jesse Williams has for his tiny tot.

The star was spotted out in West Hollywood yesterday afternoon hobbling around n his crutches as he recovers from his injury he received during the recent NBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball game.  And he stopped to bend down and give his 1-and-a-half-year-old Sadie a big kiss.

Awwww!

 

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Speaking of dads we love, Nick Cannon wants you to know he is not a single dad.  At least he's not calling himself that.

While chatting it up on ABC News Radio yesterday about his new children's poetry book, Neon Aliens Ate My Homework, he revealed his take on the "single dad" term:

"I never really thought of that term. I consider myself a father, you know? The word single is not really registering for me right now, because I'm not focused on that. But a father, first and foremost, I like that term. That's probably the most important title that I have right now."

And about Dem Babies, they actually helped him craft the book.

"They were kind of the test to which ones were really good and which ones worked. I would read [poems] to them, or I would kind of make up ones with them. And all the songs or little poems we would [say] that they really liked or that they would sing over and over, those would be the ones that I would put into the book."

Sweet!

 

Photos: Splash/Nick's IG

Taraji P. Henson Talks Kerry Washington &“Scandal”, “Cookie” Taking Over Her Life & Love Scenes With Terrance Howard

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Taraji P. Henson is heavy on the promo circuit for “Empire’s” season finale, airing tonight. While chopping it up with Power 105 host Angie Martinez, the YBF chick reveals she was in the running for the role of Olivia Pope on “Scandal,” she talks about how her role as Cookie Lyon has taken over her life, what she thinks about using the n-word on the show, hand picking Derek Luke for his role and much more.

Get it all inside…..

The night we’ve all been waiting for. The season 1 two-hour finale of "Empire" airs on FOX tonight starting at 8pm. But before we see what goes down, lead star Taraji P. Henson sits down with Power 105’s Angie Martinez for an insightful interview about her “new” found fame and dishes on a few other things we did not know. 

The No Good Deed star reveals she was in the running for the role of Olivia Pope for ABC’s hit drama series “Scandal”. Who knew? But she said, once she came in to read for Shonda Rhimes, she knew the role belonged to Kerry Washington.

She also dishes on how “Cookie Lyon” has totally taken over life, to the point where she had to hire an assistant go do normal things like grocery shopping because she can longer go ANYWHERE without being noticed and ambushed by fans. The YBF chick also talked about sharing the spotlight with other black female actresses, hand picking sexy actor Derek Luke for the role of Malcolm (chick really has a talent for casting) on “Empire,” her improvised “Cookie Cakes” scene, how she feels about using the n-word on the popular hip hopera and so much more.

Oh...and she also spills a little Baby Boy tea...and crushing on Tyrese!

Below are the highlights:
 

On “Cookie” taking over her life:
"Cookie has stolen my life. It’s crazy cause I’ve been here. It goes to show all my hard work has paid off. I’m no longer Taraji no more, I’m Cookie. It's overwhelming, going to the store is not going to the store anymore. It’s weird. I’ve always done my own grocery shopping. So, I’ve had to hire an assistant because it’s just been non-stop since the show.”

On reading for the role of Olivia Pope for “Scandal” and the fan created rivalry:

"When I went in to read for Shonda Rhimes, in my mind I was like ‘This is Kerry Washington. Why am I even in here?’ It was hers, it was her job and she’s great in it.” She said she and Kerry laugh at the memes people have created putting them against one another.

On sharing the spotlight with other black “it” women:
“For a long time we only knew Halle Berry. It’s always just one 'it' girl. I don’t understand that theory when I know for sure that there’s enough work for all of us, which we’re seeing now. Why should little brown girls have to pick one? Why can’t they see women who represent all of how we look? And I think that’s what we’re seeing now. I don’t want to share the spotlight alone.”

On hand picking Derek Luke for the role of Malcolm (the bodyguard):
“They gave me a list and I said that one! Derek Luke is a good actor and he’s easy on the eyes. I just thought it would great. We have this thing (in the black community) about light skin/dark skin. I said we going to have to mix this up a bit because if not, the people are going to be mad at us. I made a point, whoever the love interest is, he has to be chocolate. He has to be, or not so light.”

On showing her butt on screen:
“You know that wasn’t scripted. The Cookie in me had to get her back. Literally, when I did it the entire cast and crew gasped. And I said ‘You better keep it!’ It was about Cookie and Cookie getting back at Anika. I just did it and thank God it worked."

On using the n-word on “Empire”:
"I don't think that’s ever going to happen. I just don’t think America is ready for that on prime-time network television. As an artist, playing these people true to life, that word would absolutely be tossed around if this was a movie. Now that we accomplished what we accomplished with this show, we don't really need it."

On what would have been a deal breaker for her on “Empire”:
“I would have walked away if they didn’t hire Terrence [Howard]. I told Lee ‘I think this is a great script, but if you can get Terrence to play Lucious I’m all about it, if not, good luck with you project.’ The reason why it had to be Terrance is because we have such a history. I’ve know Terrence for 10 years now. We hosted The Soul Train Awards two years in a row. We're always together…he's one of my coolest male friends in life. When you think of that love Lucious and Cookie have, you have to have that."

On doing love scenes with Terrence Howard:
“You have to keep them (the boys) professional. They can’t help if they get aroused. Every time we laid there he kept talking to his little male member…no no before it grew up, before it expanded.” She said Terrence would talk to his male member to make sure he wouldn’t get aroused. So she said, “Let me help you, so every time he would get on top of me I would say ‘Daddy why are you on top of me? Where is mommy? Why is the door closed? (in a baby voice) And it worked!”

On 50 Cent’s shade and having a thing for her:
“I really don’t take him seriously because he seems to be like a jokester to me. I never took his comments seriously. It was funny, just like I clapped back, it was funny. That’s not me. I always feel like it’s enough room for everybody. I just took it as a joke.”

On advice A.J. Johnson gave her while working on Baby Boy about sleeping with men you work with:
“She [A.J.] said ‘If you sleep with them, why would they want to work with you again?’ And that stuck with me. You have to learn to keep it separate.”

On a Baby Boy sequel coming to the big screen:
“I haven’t heard anything. Do we really need a Baby Boy 2?” She continued, "Tyrese and I can do anything and they'll be ready to see us."

On her love life or lack thereof:
“I would love to be in a relationship that’s the only thing missing in my life right now. I'm the goofiest, coolest chick you will ever meet. People think I'm high maintenance."

On winning the NAACP Entertainer of the Year Award over Beyonce:
"I didn't expect them to call my name. Nobody beats Beyonce and I certainly didn't think I could do it.”
 

Taraji also dished on working on love scenes with Tyrese AND having a crush on him while filming Baby Boy. She said when they did the film Tyrese wasn’t even LEGAL yet! What? She also said he was feeling her too, but he had a girlfriend at the time, so nothing came of it. Girl….. 

Photo: Angie's IG

PRAISE REPORT: NFL Baller Devin Still's Daughter Leah -- Docs Don't See Cancerous "Activity" In Her Body!

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We've got an update on Leah Still, the daughter of Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still and her battle with cancer. It's a good one, so get ready to do your praise dance inside...

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A while back, we brought you news about Leah Still's battle with neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer.

The four-year-old was diagnosed with the disease back in June 2014 and she made headlines after her dad, Devon Still, was cut then was re-signed to the Bengals' practice squad to help pay for her cancer treatments. God stepped in and showed out.

Two months ago, we brought you a report about Leah's battle, and it was not great. The cancer was still in her body, but definitely not her spirit.

Yesterday, little Leah and her dad spoke to doctors about her latest round of test, and a miraculous ocassion occured. The docs said they see no cancerous activity in her body.  Wonderful news!

Now...this does not mean that she is officially cancer-free, but it does mean the doctors do not see "active disease" in her body. Look at God!

Devon celebrated the good report on Instagram saying,

"That moment you get the best news you've ever received and don't know what to do so you just flex!! We got Leah's MIBG Scans back tonight and the doctors told us they didn't see any active disease in her body!!! We still have to wait for her MRI and bone biopsy results later this week. But the doctors feel very optimistic about them because of the results from today. So for now we celebrate!! #LeahStrong #PrayersWork #ThankYouEveryOne #ImSoHappyIFeelNumb #BeatCancer #NotCancerFreeYetButWeOnTheWayThere"

 

Won't He do it!

 

Get into Leah and Devon singing "Uptown Funk" here:

 

She heard you guys were missing her..so back by popular demand

A video posted by Devon Still (@man_of_still75) on

 

 

Photos via Devon Still's Instagram

ENTER THE DRU: Sisquo ANNOUNCES Dru Hill Reunion, Album Coming 2016 + Man Attacks Drake In Dubai Nightclub

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If you’re a Dru Hill fan get excited! Sisqo just announced the quartet is reuniting for a brand new album. And we can expect it to drop sometime next year. In other news, Drake was assaulted in a nightclub in Dubai recently. And it was caught on tape.

Check the video and get the deets inside….

If you were a fan of 90s R&B music (like us), then surely you remember classic hits from 90s group Dru Hill, such as “In My Bed,” “We’re Not Making Love No More” and “5 Steps,” just to name a few. Well, if you’ve been feenin’ for a Dru Hill fix, you may be in luck.

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Lead singer Sisqo dropped by daytime talk show “The Real” today to announce Dru Hill is on the comeback trail! Yes…they’re back! Following their 2010 LP InDRUpendence Day, the guys will be reuniting for their fifth studio album. The new project is expected to drop sometime in 2016 and it will commemorate the group’s 20th anniversary. Wow…20 years? We’re getting old.

Sisqo also chopped it up about his new album Last Dragon (which dropped last month), saying it would be his last and final solo music project. If you haven’t heard his single “A List” featuring Waka Flocka, check it out HERE.

Later, the Grammy nominated singer—who’s working his way into acting— talked about influencing younger artists to go platinum blonde and why he decided to do it in the first place. He said his girlfriend broke his heart when he was in the 9th grade and he wanted to “be someone else.” He recalls seeing Diddy’s baby mama Misa Hylton in the “Big Poppa” video with blonde hair and that’s what inspired him to go blonde. Hmm…ok.

Check it:
 

 

 

Sisqo's episode airs today. Check your local listings for the time.

In other news...

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It seems like Dubai is one of the many hotspots for celebs with plenty of YBF folks trekking it to the United Arab Emirates recently. Well, Young Money rapper Drake has spent the last week there, but over the weekend, he ran into some mischief while partying in a nightclub.

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According to TMZ, Drizzy (above posing with Prince Mansoor) was invited to Dubai as a guest of the royal family. He also performed there as well.  Drizzy decided to experience the nightlife scene and hit up Movida nightclub.

As he and his entourage were making their way outside, a man grabs Drake by his head and shoves it! While Drizzy didn't throw any punches, he did turn around and grill the dude, which eventually resulted in security bringing the man to his knees. Sighs...

Peep the madness below:

What in the world?!

Photos: Patrick Wymore/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc/Drake’s IG


Kerry Washington & Her Bob Cover EBONY'S March/April Issue, DISHES On #BlackLivesMatter & Her Super Secret Family Life

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Right in time for Spring, Kerry Washington covers a double month issue of EBONY in a black & white dress accented with pops of color.  She shares her passions for social activism and why she broke down #Blacklivesmatter on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards. More inside...

"Scandal" star Kerry Washington covers the double March/April issue of EBONY where she opens up about her personal passions, latest projects and carefully guarded family life.

Kerry also explains to the mag why she won't ignore the "race" issue and has no fear in speaking up about it, even if it's deemed an "inappropriate" time. In case you missed it, she ruffled a few feathers when she talked about Ferguson, MO and #BlackLivesMatter on the Emmy red carpet. When asked about that moment, she told EBONY,

“I was really broken that morning” (thinking about the difficulty of being Black in America). Watching that funeral, I was just broken. And I take all of who I am into a room.  That’s where my mind was that day. I’m not going to let anyone segment me or make me exclude parts of who I am because they may be threatening.”

The SPRING 2015 March/April 2015 issue is on newsstands now, and of course, you can watch Kerry in action as Olivia Pope on "Scandal", Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.  And in an upcoming episode....we "think" she may be getting a new ally!

 

  

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DO WE LOVE 'EM?: Beyoncé's Latest Curve Hugging Looks

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Beyoncé is serving up cleavage and curves in her latest pics she's shared with her BeyHive.  Decide if we love her latest looks inside...

She's been living it up in L.A. for a while with husband Jay Z and baby girl Blue Ivy.  But that hasn't stopped her from serving up some sex appeal:

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Bey rocked a see through black heavy lace dress on one occasion.

Then a snatched waist in this unique African print peplum wrap jacket by Demestiks New York and pencil skirt:

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She accented the look with gold-toe Louboutin pumps and a leather belt.  And of course, fabulous wiggery.

So, about these latest looks...

Do we love 'em?!

 

Photos: Beyonce.com

Reginae Carter POPS Off At Young Thug Over ‘Carter 6’ Album + Marvin Gaye’s Family After T.I. For “Blurred Lines” Royalties

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Reginae Carter is poppin’ off on Twitter in defense of her pops Lil Wayne. And she’s coming for rapper Young Thug after he announced he was naming his next album the Carter 6. Peep her shade-filled tweets and get the latest drama that's being continued by Marvin Gaye’s family (Yes, they’re seeking more money for “Blurred Lines”) inside…..

Young Money artist and daughter of Hip Hop superstar Lil Wayne has kept quiet long enough. And now, Reginae Carter is poppin’ off at rapper Young Thug after he announced he will be naming his next album Carter 6.

On Instagram, the Atlanta rapper recently posted up a video with the #Carter6 hashtag, while previewing a track:
  

 

#FreeAtLast #CARTER6 #WEFREE FT. @jacquees !!!!! VIDEO BY: @yslapparel

A video posted by Young Thug (@thuggerthugger1) on

 

For months, there have been rumors that Thugga Thugga would be naming his next album Carter 6. And during a sit down with the Power 105’s The Breakfast Club last month, the 16-year-old Young Money princessspoke briefly about Young Thug naming his album something similar to her pop's. We all know the drama behind Weezy's Tha Carter V album being shelved after he didn’t get paid his money, launching a multi-million dollar lawsuit. She said,

“He did say that. That has nothing to do with me. Whatever he wants to do, I guess that’s cool. I feel like all of that is just childish. I love Young Thug’s music. I’m a fan of his so whatever he wants to do.”

In case you were wondering the Young Thug/Lil Wayne connection, he’s signed to Birdman’s Rich Gang management company. That explains why Young Thug and Birdman are often seen together.

Well…Reginae must have gotten wind of Thugga’s latest IG video clip and decided to respond, saying Young Thug needs to try again and would first have to get on her father's level. Bloop! She tweeted (read from the bottom up):

 

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She then added (read from the bottom up):

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Welp...can't blame a kid for taking up for their pops!

Meanwhile, Weezy just dropped the new video for his "CoCo" remix.  Check it below:

 

 

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The Marvin Gaye family legal drama continues! And now they want T.I. to cough up some of the dough he made after dropping bars on “Blurred Lines,” also featuring Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams.

You’ll recall, the Gaye family was awarded $7.3 million after a jury decided the R&B singer/songwriter and super-producer were guilty of copyright infringement for their hit 2013 track “Blurred Lines.” At the time, T.I. was not required to pay up, but now they want it all!

During court testimony, it was revealed “Blurred Lines” made a total of 16,675,690 in profits. Robin and P raked in about $5 million a piece, while Tip made about $704,000 for his rap verse. The rest of the money was divided up between their respective record labels.

Now, the Gaye family wants every cent they're owed and is seeking funds from the Atlanta rapper and their record labels, including Universal Music, Interscope Records and Star Trak Entertainment. SONY dodged court and settled with the family (for an undisclosed amount) in January 2014.

TMZ reports that now that the Gaye family are involving the record labels, this could be the first step in trying to stop distribution of the track until Marvin receives writer’s credit, in which, the family will receive the royalties.

Also, if you haven’t heard, the Gaye family is deciding on whether they want to fire off another lawsuit against Pharrell over his highly successful “Happy” song (which was featured in the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack). They also claim Robin's “Love After War” misappropriated Gaye’s “After The Dance.”

This is getting messier by the minute…..
 

Photos: Reginae's IG/Young Thug's IG

Zoe Kravitz & Lolawolf ROCK OUT At SXSW + Snoop Dogg's "Peaches N Cream" Ft. Charlie Wilson (Video)

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Zoe Kravitz and her band headlined a show at SXSW last night while Snoop Dogg dropped a new video with Charlie Wilson"Peaches N Cream."  Check it out inside...

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Last night, Zoe Kravitz and her band Lolawolf rocked the PANDORA Discovery Den party during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.  

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Zoe hit the stage in a black crop top showing off her toned abs.

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In her recent Ocean Magazine cover story, Zoe shared what her parents (Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravtiz) think about her music: At first, they were like, ‘Oh, what is this?’ which is how everyone reacts to it. The music is kind of weird and different. It’s good when you can’t describe it right away or put a genre to it; it represents me well. Now my mom plays it in the house and my dad is super proud."

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In addition to her musical career, we've grown to love Zoe for what she brings to the big screen.  Tomorrow, she reprises her role of "Christina" in Insurgent, the second installment of the Divergent franchise. #Dauntless

 

In new music videos.....

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Snoop Dogg goes futuristic and psychedelic in his Pharrell Williams-produced single “Peaches N Cream” featuring Charlie Wilson.

The visual, directed by Aramis Israel and Hannah Lux Davis, shows a shirtless Snoop getting touched ALL OVER by some sexy ladies. Both Pharrell and Uncle Charlie makes appearances.

The song appears on Snoop’s new album BUSH, which was executive produced by Pharrell (dropping May 12th).  And he performed for the first time last night on the Empire finale.

 

 

 

 

Photos via Getty/Pandora Media

WORKIN' WOMAN: Kerry Washington GOES Sleeveless On The Set On "Scandal"

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Kerry Washington was spotted holding on to her top-secret scripts while on the set of her hit show "Scandal" yesterday.  See more pics inside...

 

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Earlier, we brought you fab photos from the set of "Scandal" where Kerry aka Olivia Pope filmed scenes with activist Marcus Miller (played by Cornelius Smith, Jr.), and now, we've got a few additional shots from the week's shoot.

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After her scene, Kerry stripped off her blue blazer and headed back to her trailer.  We imagine the staff must be "on deck" with Febreeze and a steam cleaner in case Kerry is asked to "reprise" the outfit at a later time. 

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In addition to her starring role on the small screen, fans will see a lot of Kerry on newsstands this month.  Yesterday, we brought you highlights from the March/April issue of Ebony where Kerry opened up about social activism and #BlackLivesMatters. And she also covers the latest issue of Marie Claire.

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Yesterday's LA shoot did call for at least one outfit change as we noted Kerry swapping her black top for a beige one. We expect to see Kerry rocking similar power suits this fall when she brings the life of attorney Anita Hill to cable in the upcoming HBO movieConfirmation.


Photos via PCN

 

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