Rihanna and her bestie headed back home to Barbados to party with the locals to partake in the Crop Over festivities. See Rih Rih and Melissa in their festive costumes where they're nearly naked inside……

Over the weekend, the tight & toned Rihanna and Melissa Ford  partied in their homeland, Barbados, and partaking in the festivities for the annual Crop Over festival and the wild finale parade that went down today.

She ran into her grandfather Lionel Brathwaite and gave him a sweet hug. Then she got back to her parade "activities":

Yep.

On her Instagram, Rihanna shared pics of her latest bedazzled barely-there ensemble that she wore at the historic Kadooment Day Parade today.  And just like a couple years ago, she tapped into her bad gyal side and showed it all and grinded it out on the ground and on...people.

And she's clearly having a great time, tweeting things like, "Woke up in paint and a veil from partying in de street all morning!!! #Barbados #FOREDAYmorning CROP OVA almost here! #heauxm"

And to show that her phenomenal body has only gotten better, Rih Rih posted a "Then X Now" pic.

And Melissa isn't missing out on any of the fun either.  She posted a few of her own pics, showcasing her ensemble and relaxing with a blunt...the usual way we've become accustomed to seeing her and bad girl RiRi.  

She tweeted, #dropdebumba #dntttpickitupp.

Work it out then..Pon de floor....

Photos: Splash/Rihanna's IG

Willow Smith is back with another deeper-than-we-thought-a-12-year-old-could-feel track called "Drowning".  Check out the melodic track that's all about being drowned by the actions of a deep love, plus Tamar Braxton's new "Love & War" album cover...

Apparently Willow Smith is going through some things.  The pre-teen released a controversially sensual video "#SUMMERFLING" last month.  Now she's back with a brokenhearted-style song featuring Mecca Kalani.  The somber yet pretty piano-ballad is all about a girl who suffered a broken heart at the hands of the boy she loves.  And he's watching her drown in her sorrows, yet he can't move on himself.

Check it out above.

Tamar Braxton has released the cover photo from her forthcoming disc Love And War.  Dropping September 3rd, the disc will feature the #1 single "Love and War", "Hot Sugar" (which premiered on "BFV") and her summer jam "The One."  

In the meantime, fans can catch Tamar on the road with John Legend for the “Made to Love” tour starting October 20.  And "Tamar & Vince" kicks off with a second season on WeTV  this Thursday, September 5th.

Photos: Tamar Braxton Instagram, @willowjadensmith's IG

Retired Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning hit the beach in Miami with his hot wife Tracy and son Alijah (not pictured).  We've got pics of the twsome flaunting their beach bods, plus Naomi Campbell also looking flawless on the beach...

Former basketball star Alonzo Mourning was seen enjoying the afternoon on the beach, playing with his 4 year old son and chillin' with his bikini clad wife by his side.  Wonder whatever happened with Tracy's DUI "situation" from earlier this year.

The couple looks great though...

And over in Marbella, Spain, Naomi is still living the life by living out all hr days on the beach flanting her never ending gams and hot bod:

Chick doesn't need Vladislav to travel the world and do a while lot of looing fabulous all day.  She's got that on lock by herself....

The Randomness:

1.  Chris Brown snuck into jail this afternoon to turn himself in on that hit and run charge.  He was released right after on his own recogmizance. STORY

Beyonce closed out the first leg of her US tour with a bang Monday night.  Check out her husband Jay-Z joining her on stage to perform "Tom Ford", plus Drake bringing out some surprising folks at the Toronto OVO Fest....

Beyonce told the haters to Bow Down as she mixed in a different outfit to close out the final stop on her tour Monday night:

She performed her "Bow Down" track in a sparkly "Carter" jacket, then Mr. Brooklyn himself, Mr. Carter popped up on stage to spit his "Tom Ford" track with Bey dancing around.  Gotta love these two.

The Carters' besties Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow showed up and other celebs like little sis Solange and Tika Sumpter were also there.

And now that the first 61 shows in 43 cities are over for the Mrs. Carter Show, she circles back to BK and a few other US cities this December.  And you can catch her at Jay's and Budweiser's Made In America Festival during Labor Day weekend.

And up in Toronto:

Drake brought the unexpected with him to OVO Fest.  He surprised the crowd and brought out Kanye West at Monday night's concert to perform "New Slaves".

'Ye let 'em know The Roc was in the building and then took over the stage.

And look who else was there:

Diddy& Mase popped up as the most random & surprising special guests. Mase just looks happy to get out the house. The two rocked out with "Mo Money Mo Problems" and a few other tracks. Peep the vid above.

Big Sean, the Weeknd, and more also performed as scheduled.

Photos: MCSWT's IG/Hits On Hits IG/Dreamville Nation IG, Video: DJ Drama's IG

Monday night at the Ziegfeld Theater in NYC, your favorite stars' fave stars came out to celebrate one of the biggest movies of the year, Lee Daniels' The Butler.  Check out the A-listers who sparkled down the carpet and those always make a fab appearance, inside...

It's Lady O!  After debuting her MAJORLY BIG HAIR issue of Oprah Magazine on Monday, she showed up with her own big curls and a custom sequined THEIA cocktail dress for her big premiere for Lee Daniels' The Butler.

The reps from THEIA tell us her dress was fit and altered just hours before the premiere. THEIA's Creative Director, Don O'Neill, had the pleasure of meeting her for the first time. Nice.

She brought her man Stedman along and looked happy as pie about her big premiere.  And we can't even blame her.  Chick has her money and her man.  Work.

Jane Fonda posed it up with the cast members and director Lee.

And Mariah, decked out in Tom Ford, rocked yet another matching arm sling with her look:

Missed a spot with that self tanner but she's still looking cute.

Her hubby Nick Cannon was there for support.

And she snapped cute pics with O and Mr. Daniels.

Heeeeeey fellas.

Forest Whitaker, the star of the movie who portrays former White House Butler Eugene Allen, hit the carpet looking great.  He kept it dapper in Prada as his wife Keisha rocked a black Badgley Mischka gown to match her hubby.  Lovely.

Fantasia brought out the black and gold and metallic leopard pumps.  Not our fave look for her since we noticed she stepped her fashion game up recently and expected a sexy chic look.  But we can appreciate the risk taking....

Co-star Terrence Howard brought his daughter on the carpet amidst horrible reports of him beating up his ex-wife again.

He also posed it up with co-star James Marsden who portrays late & former President JFK.

Keshia Knight Pulliam kept it fab in this black and white number.  Flawless as usual.

Co-star Yaya Alafia brought her baby bump and new hubby to the carpet.

Pregnancy indeed suits her well.  Such a cute baby bump!

Lenny Kravitz brought his real life Godmother, Cicely Tyson, as his date to his big premiere.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams popped up looking delicious.  We feel a bit guilty drooling over a married man.  Just a BIT....

Gayle King brought her daughter Kirby on the carpet for her bestie O's big night.

Andre Leon Talley and this big tented satin cape hit the carpet with Anna Wintour.  Where are we going with this ALT?

And "High School Musical" star Monique Coleman  hit the carpet in a simple white cocktail dress.

Lee Daniels' The Butler hits theaters August 16th.  We're SO there.

Photos: Getty

Looks like Terrence Howard is still engaged in dramatic ish with his ex-wife.  Their recent trip together was obviously a bad idea, but it took a restraining order and another bout of alleged domestic violence for the two to realize that. 

Find out why Terrence says Michelle Ghent is framing him, plus details on D'Angelo's serious medical probs....

Terrence Howard and his youngest daughter Heaven (above) attended last night's premiere of Lee Daniel's The Butler.  But the movie's co-star had to keep his cool about all the drama going down with his ex-wife right now.

Yesterday, it was reported that his ex-wife Michelle was preparing to file a restraining order after a recent trip with Terrence's fam went extra wrong.  She claimed he beat her down during an argument, and Terrence says she maced him and his family.

Today, Michelle is heading to court.  But Terrence (or his lawyers) are expected to tell the judge that Michelle threatened to kill him and she's got mental issues.

Terrence says it was just a "normal married fight" even though they are indeed divorced, but when Michele whipped out the pepper spray on him, his kids and his daughter's husband, ish went left.  But he says he never touched her.

TMZ reports:

We've learned in today's hearing, Terrence will give the judge text messages from last May, in which an angry Michelle writes, "I would start hiding if I were u." In another text she writes, "Be careful when u leave your place. U should move." And in yet another she writes, "I know where u and ur family live. Watch yourself."

Michelle also texted back in May, "You need to be put down once and for all. I will not stop until all knows who u are."

In the police report Terrence says Michelle tried to commit suicide 2 months ago and was hospitalized and diagnosed with paranoia. And she seems to confirm that in one of the texts, in which she says, "I'm just insane. I went to a crazy institute."

So whose bright idea was it to take a family trip with the ex in tow?

Lawd not D'Angelo!  The singer who we've all been anxiously awaiting a serious comeback has suffered a serious setback.  

Apparently the "How Does It Feel" crooner is suffering from a mysterious ailment and he's canceled several show dates--at least 4.

Reportedly, he's been hospitalized for a "medical emergency" but no one has revealed exactly what the emergency was or is.

Spin reports:

"It's serious, but he should be OK," the Tribune says D'Angelo's agent told a House of Blues executive, while Live Nation said the singer “expresses his sincere regret due to this unfortunate circumstance.”

D'Angelo canceled his appearance in Baltimore this weekend and headliner of the show, Erykah Badu, teamed up with Common to fill that slot.  His upcoming show in Chicago tomorrow at the House of Blues is now canceled.  And his shows in New York and San Diego last week were also cancelled.  His Friday show in San Francisco is still on...for now.

Get well soon D!

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty

A short visit to the county jail didn't dampen Chris Brown's party spirits as the "Love More" singer was spotted leaving an LA hotspot while being trailed by a mystery blonde. See the pics inside and his revelation about leaving the music insudtry....

After spending roughly 45-mins in jail yesterday when he turned himself in (regarding his hit-and-run charge), Chris Brown put his legal woes behind him and partied at LA hotspot AV last night.  As he walked to his Lamborghini Aventador sportscar, photographers snapped him with a mystery blonde who was also sharing the sidewalk.

We're pretty sure this "random" chick was just trying to have her picture taken when Chris walked by, seeing that dude spent a fun-filled weekend with his boo Karrueche Tran at the 2013 O. C. State Fair recently.  But, you never know....

What's next?  While Breezy's next court hearing for the hit-and-run is set for Aug. 15th, he still has to deal with the issue of his probation (in the Rihanna beating) being revoked! Bottom line.....don't expect him to go on tour with the X album (due August 20th) anytime soon.

He also tweeted this morning about being "over" the industry and making this X album his last:

Hmmm....

Photos via SPW/Splash News/Chris' Twitter

Drake just dropped a fresh new track off his upcoming album Nothing Was The Same.  Check out the chill "Hold On We're Going Home" inside, plus 2 Chainz rocking the Jimmy Fallon stage with "Feds Watching"....

Drizzy is back on his chill vibe emo-rapper ish with the third single off his upcoming album (September 17th). After returning home to Toronto to close out his 4th Annual OVO Fest with his celeb friends last night (pictured above), he released "Hold On We're Going Home."  And he tapped another Canadian crooner, Majid, for the vocals.

It's something to vibe to in the car this summer and fall. Check it above.

In other rapper news, 2 Chainz took over late night by hitting up "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" and performing his latest single "Feds Watching" with The Roots.  Check it out above.

Photo: Karla Moy

The fabulous Vivica Fox celebrated her 49th birthday with a bash attended by her "Mr. Box Office" co-stars as well as her celebrity friends Tisha Campbell Martin, Duane Martin and more.  See the pics inside ......

Now that she's a single lady, she's partying it up hard before she hits the big 5-0.  And chick looks great.

Veteran actress Vivica Fox took over Rain Nightlcub this weekend to host a private birthday soiree for family and friends.

Viv's "Mr. Box Office" co-star Jon Lovitz came by cheer on the birthday girl. 

Regina King, who's returning to the small screen on "The Big Bang Theory', posed it up with Viv.

"My Wife And Kids" star Tisha Campbell was there with her hubby Duane Martin, who's having a career resurgence with the BET hit "RHOH".  We know he's thankful for THAT.

Essence Atkins, who also appears on "Mr. Box Office", brought along her handsome husband Jaime Mendez.

Fellow "Mr. Box Office" star Alex Thomas posed wtih NBA baller Derrick Fisher and his wife.

While wearing an Herve Leger look and Jimmy Choo shoes, Vivica was serenaded by her friends for the ocassion.  Happy birthday Viv!

Photos via Terry Christanio

In frightening news, Usher's 5-year-old son Usher V is now in the Intensive Care Unit after a pool accident yesterday evening.  Details inside...

While Usher's oldest son Usher V was at the singer's pool in Atlanta yesterday after 2p, reports state his hand got stuck in a pool drain that he was attempting to fish a toy from.  And the adults on the scene (Usher was not home)--the boy's aunt, the maid and a couple of house workers--had difficulty helping him to remove it.

TMZ reports:

Here's what we know ... The child was playing in the pool with his aunt and saw a toy in the drain. He dove down to get the toy and his arm got stuck in the drain. The aunt immediately dove in to rescue him but couldn't get his hand out. The maid then dove in and tried but was also unsuccessful.

The maid screamed for help. Two men working in the house came out, dove in and freed the boy. He was given CPR immediately and rushed to the hospital. Usher arrived and drove in the ambulance with his son.

Cinco is now in the ICU with Usher & his mother Tameka Raymond by his side.  But doctors have reportedly said he will be OK.

No word on if Cinco could swim or if he was submersed completely underwater during the ordeal as pool drains are usually half way in and out of the pool toward the top. 

We wish little Usher V a speedy & FULL recovery.

*UPDATE* According to the 9-1-1 call placed by Usher's aunt Rena, Cinco may have stopped breathing from almost drowning, but started breathing again after one of the AV system workers from inside the house admistered CPR.

Photo: WENN

As they prep their second workout DVD, “Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt”, celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins and singer Kelly Rowland dished exclusively to TheYBF.com about their calorie burning secrets, how to get Kelly's glowing skin, who they think has the hottest abs in Hollywood and why Kelly is the biggest fan of her own naked body.

Check out our chit chat inside....

With one best-selling workout DVD already under their belts, the ab-tastic Nike wearing duo, Kelly Rowland and Jeanette Jenkins, are back with their second workout video “Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt”.  And our fab & fit readers are going to love what they're selling.

As they prep for an October release, the duo talked exclusively with TheYBF.com on the L.A. set over the weekend about their sexy new 5-minute workout moves, their sex-filled calorie burning sessions, and why Kelly looks so damn good naked...if she does say so herself! Here are the highlights, and yes, even the flawless Ms. Rowland has days where she's not feeling beautiful:

On teaming up for video number two
JJ: The first [video] was received so well, now people want the additional “whole head-to-toe Kelly Rowland workout.” Here is where you get it! The first workout, we just focused on the abs. Have you seen this girl at the Grammy’s, the Oscars? I’m getting blown up with “I want Kelly Rowland’s arms, I want Kelly Rowland’s legs, and I want Kelly Rowland’s booty.” Did you not see her pop up on the stage at the Superbowl like bionic woman? Okay so, bottom line, if we didn’t do it (the video) people would be coming after me.

On the unconventional ways they burn calories
JJ: Kelly likes to have sex [laughter].
KR: I mean it always helps. I also play the "wii" with friends. We’re pretty much diving into the TV making sure we have a good time.

JJ: I just like to turn up. If we’re going to a concert or club or dinner I'm going to burn calories everywhere. I’m pretty much ‘Jeanette turn up.’ I’m going to add energy and burn calories that’s the way I do. I just like to turn up!

KR: All I need is a good workout and that's it. I take care of myself, take care of my skin and I watch what I’m eating.

On why Kelly likes working out with Jeanette
KR: She’s the person at 6 o' clock in the morning like “WAKE UP! YEAH!” But sometimes you do need that burst of energy.  You do need someone there that's motivating and helping you and that's what she does and that's why we've stuck together for so many years. I love her to death. She is completely inspiring--physically and mentally.

On what you get in the "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" DVD
JJ: The great thing about the sexy abs cardio sculpt is that we have put it into 5 minute chapters. Really fun chapters. Each chapter has a signature move. If you’re a beginner or short on time, you only have to do 5 minutes or 10 minutes in 2 or 3 chapters. Anyone can do it and let it grow with you over time.

KR: You will definitely feel the burn. It's the most intense 5 minutes ever.

On Kelly's diet regimene
KR: I never like to say diet. I like to say eating clean. Listening to your body and knowing what your body responds well to. For me, its green vegetables or fish. I don’t feel like I’m heavy or weighed down and lethargic when I eat. Food should give you energy. My favorite thing right now is grilled pineapple with cinnamon.

Favorite food to have on cheat day?
KR: Cupcakes! Or anything with sugar or chocolate sauce.

Inspiration for those lazy days you don’t feel like getting out of bed
KR: I like what it feels like naked. I wanna look good naked. Everybody wants to look good naked. That's the goal.

On who wants to see Kelly naked?
KR: I wanna see it! Myself. That’s all that counts. If I’m not happy with my naked body who will be?!http://50.56.9.147/sites/all/modules/fckeditor/fckeditor/editor/skins/de...); background-position: 0px -304px;" alt="" />

On who has the hottest abs in Hollywood?
JJ: Kelly Rowland. Have you looked at her?!

KR: Jessica Biel.

On the most efficient workout to get you in tip top shape?
JJ: This workout. The cardio, the sculpting, and the focus core work. This is the exact prescription of workout style that I do with Kelly and other clients. We try to get as much in within an hour that we can. This is called ‘everything but the kitchen sink.’

JJ: For me it starts with the food. You are what you eat. When I really want to assure my skin is glowing, I make sure I'm drinking a lot of water and avoid sugar, dairy, and high fatty foods and then I get a glow.

On their favorite pick-me-up when feeling less than sexy?
KR: This is really corny but I like to listen to Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful” and dance around my house. I do it for myself and then I think I’m cute again.

JJ: I feel the most beautiful when I take everything off and get back to nature. No makeup. No nothing. Just throw on some sweats and hang out at the beach or go for a hike or even do yoga or go to church. I like to bring everything back to the spirit. If I feel like that in any way, I like to bring everything back to my purpose in life and that makes me feel beautiful again.

What are people doing in Hollywood that you wish you could fix?
JJ: Looking in the mirror and not loving themselves. Stop doing that! Stop putting yourself down. I’ve worked with women who are bombshells that don’t love themselves. But it's not just them, it's the average girl at home. They need to look at the mirror and say look at the beauty that God created. Find something beautiful about yourself that you love. If it's your hips, thighs, your hair, skin...love it! Love yourself.

KR: You also need to be patient with yourself. Women look at a picture and they want that in an instant and to be honest, you have to pace yourself and take time.  You have to do everything it takes and dedicate yourself to a plan whether it's a meal plan, not a diet, or a workout plan. Be honest with yourself. Should I pick up this red drink full of sugar or should I pick up water or coconut water?

Lookin' HOT ladies. The new DVD "Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt" will be released this October.

Photos via Lauren Smith/TheYBF.com

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The September issue of EBONY is dedicated to Trayvon Martin and features four distinct covers starring Boris Kodjoe, Dwyane Wade, Spike Lee and their sons and Trayvon Martin's family.  See the covers inside and watch the offical movie trailer for Winnie Mandela.

Responding to the national outrage that jumped off following the the“not-guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, EBONY magazine has devoted the September 2013 issue to Trayvon Martin and explores the “Stand Your Ground” laws.

Inside the issue, readers can find an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin and a piece on racial profiling from Columbia University Professor Marc Lamont Hill.  There is also personal reflection from Spike Lee, Boris Kodjoe and Dwyane Wade on how they talk to their sons about racism in America and reflections from 17 year old students on how they feel about being Black men in America.

Also, Jill Scott dedicates a poem to Trayvon and Rev. Al Sharpton talks about turning anger into action.

EBONY’s Editor-in-Chief Amy Barnett spoke about the issue saying,

“As a mother of a young Black boy, the tragedy of Travyon Martin affected me deeply. We simply cannot allow the conversations on this issue to come to a standstill. As the leading source for an authoritative perspective on the African-American community, at EBONY we are committed to serving as a hub for Black America to explore solutions, and to giving readers the information and tools they need to help ensure a bright future for all of our children.”

You can cop the latest issue of EBONY on newsstands on August 6.

See all the powerful "We Are Trayvon" covers below:

And at the movies.....

The long-awaited Winnie Mandela biopic, now titled Winnie Mandela, has a new US release date and official trailer.

Starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard, the Image Entertainment film will hit US theaters on September 6.  

Terrence, who also co-stars in Lee Daniels' The Butler, recently spoke out about the domestic violence reports involving his ex-wife Michelle Ghent.  He told Us Weeklyon the red carpet of Lee Daniels' The Butler red carpet last night about Michelle's accusations that he beat her during an argument recently:

"Unfortunately I've tried to help people and it's not necessarily in the same enlightened path, of trying to help themselves."

He adds, "I just wish the best for her, but as far as me harming somebody… I really can't harm a fly. It's completely against my spirit, but I'm so heartbroken, that you can see that doing it on a night like this is only for an attempt to try and hurt me."
 

Watch the trailer above....

Some of our fave YBF celebs (Gabourey Sidibe, Zoe Kravitz, Michael B. Jordan) have all landed in some of the world's most notable glossies.  Find out why inside... 

Actresses Gabourey Sidibe and Zoe Kravitz (who co-starred together in Yelling To The Sky) are among the beautiful subjects of Carine Rotfeld's "Singular Beauties" spread in the September2013 issue of Harper's Bazaar.  With photographs shot by Karl Lagerfeld, Carine created the spread collaboration in collaboration with the magazine's creative director, Stephen Gans.

The photos will appear in all 29 editions of the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, including the premiere Germany and Japan editions "An homage to the diversity of women."  

Since the end of her cable series "The Big C", Gabby has signed on to star in "American Horror Story: Coven" on FX with Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates. Meanwhile, Zoe is starring in "Mad Max: Fury Road" with Charlize Theron. 

Loves these two ladies.

And in Entertainment Weekly..... 

Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan has landed in EW's New Hollywood: Entertainers On the Rise issue. And he's in great company. Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis, Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, Condola Rashad and Michael's Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler also made the list.

Inside the mag, Michael reveals he may star in The Fantastic Four reboot and that he thinks auditions are very awkward.  

''Action auditions are the worst. You've got maybe two lines: 'What's up, dude? Die! Die! Die!' and you act like you're shooting somebody, and you've got a rolled-up script as a gun. It's the most awkward thing ever.''

Ha.  But we're sure he could pull it off.  Good to see Mr. Jordan, who also starred in Red Tails and on NBC's "Parenthood", get his due.

Photos via Harper'a Bazaar/EW

"Numb" singer Cassie was spotted backstage at the OVO Fest where she hung out with her man Diddy, rapper French Montana and The Weeknd.  See their backstage photos inside and see how well Robin Thicke's latest album did on the charts.

Cassie headed to the OVO Fest last night where she hung out backstage with her man Diddy (who performed withMa$e and Drake), alongside French Montana and The Weeknd.

Cassie was excited about her blue hair, tweeting "Montana!! Last night #OvOFest #cheerup #bluehairdontcare "

After his performance last night, Drake told MTV News that Kanye West (who joined him on stage) was his favorite artist.  

"That was probably the most important moment in my career to date. I think me and Kanye have wanted to express our respect for each other for a long time, and sometimes rap, the business, the competitiveness and just the heart behind it forces you to not talk to the people you quietly admire."

And in other music news....

Robin Thicke's latest cd Blurred Lines will debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 200 album charts this week, with sales expected around 174,275K.  And Robin has a lot to celebrate since the figures represent his best first week debut ever! His 2008 album "Something Else" bowed with 137,000 at No. 3.

Photos via Cassie's Instagram

Tameka Raymond wasted no time in taking action in response to the most recent scare involving one of her & Usher's sons.  Check out why she filed for custody, plus Michelle Ghent's new picture proof showing bruises she claims came from Terrence Howard punching her....

After losing her son Kile just a year ago in a water related accident (a jet ski & tube freak accident), Tameka feels her two youngest sons' lives are now in danger after Usher V (pictured above) ended up in ICU after a pool accident at Usher's house.

Usher has primary full custody of the couple's two boys, Usher V and Naviyd, which he won after the divorce settlement and after Kile's death.

Now, Tameka is looking to reverse that after Cinco got his arm caught in the pool drain and had to be helped to breath again via CPR done by AV workers who were inside the house.  Today, Usher & Tameka were by Cinco's side in ICU and the doctors say he will be OK.  But Mama Tameka doesn't feel comfortable releasing the boys back into Usher's custody as the incident happened at the pool at his home.  Especially because she has beef with Usher's aunt who was supposed to be watching the boys.

TMZ reports:

Usher's ex-wife has just filed legal docs asking for an emergency hearing later this week ... to wrestle child custody away from him, on grounds he's creating a dangerous environment ... TMZ has learned.

Tameka Raymond filed the docs in Fulton County, Georgia, claiming Usher is abdicating his parental responsibilities by letting other people care for their 2 kids -- people who she claims are not on the ball.

Can't say we really blame her for filing these docs.  The aunt in question is also the person Tameka previously accused of letting a stalker into the house while Usher & Tameka were married.

And if you were wondering if Terrence Howard's ex wife was going to show some receipts with her story of allegedly getting beat down during a family vacay to Costa Rica with Terrence & his kids recently, she did.

TMZ obtained pics of Michelle Ghent showing her black eye and bruised arm that she claims all came at the fists of The Butler actor Terrence Howard.

Michelle did receive her temporary restraining order she filed for Tuesday in court, and she maintains Terrence threatened her with a knife and physically abused her during an argument.
 

The site reports:
 

Michelle Ghent alleges the brutality occurred during a trip last week to Costa Rica. She says the fight started after she told Terrence she had no interest in firing up a relationship with him -- they divorced in May.

Michelle says after Terrence hit her, he glared at her and walked over to a bedside table where he kept 2 curved knives -- 4-6 inches in length.

Michelle says she panicked and then pepper sprayed him. At that point she claims Terrence knocked her down and then kicked her repeatedly in the head.

In addition to the black eye, Michelle says she suffered contusions and swelling.

And, she says, he referred to a prior warning he had given her on a trip to Bora Bora -- threatening to kill her.
 

Well this explains where the pepper spray comes into play that Terrence says Michelle attacked him with FIRST.  he also maintains he never touched her.  But based on these images, someone did.  Michelle says it was Terrence and he sucker punched her dead in the face, grabbed her up by the arm and caused contusions and swelling after he also threw her up against a wall.

Sad situation.

Photos: TMZ/Tameka's IG

Mariah Carey is co-starring in the upcoming buzz worthy flick Lee Daniels' The Butler.  And during the recent press conference, she detailed a racist act she suffered from during the Civil Rights era as a child of mixed heritage.

Find out her shocking reveal inside...

The entire cast of The Weinstein Company's Lee Daniels' The Butler was presentat the press conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Monday in NYC.  And TheYBF.com was on hand to participate in the momentous event.

With big wigs like co-star Oprah giving their take on their own experiences during the Civil Rights era--the time period that the movie takes place during--it was Mariah's story that surprised many in the room.

When Oprah asked fellow co-star Yaya Alafia about a scene in the film where she gets spit on in her face, Mariah chimed in about her own real life experience.

The "#Beautiful" singer revealed that her Irish American mother was active in the Civil Rights movement, and that she, a young MiMi, was spit on as a young child while on the school bus.  MiMi revealed unexpectedly:

"That scene just Oprah, when you brought it up, I really had to thank you because that actually happened to me."

Oprah asked if she was actually spit on like in the film, and Mariah (dramatically) confirmed it happened in exactly the same way. 

"I know that people would be in shock or not want to believe or accept that, but it did happen.  So it's like, that right there was almost the deepest thing to me in the movie."

Mariah also discussed her biracial upbringing and the issues her family faced.  She revealed that her mother was the one who had to physically go to purchase their home.  Since her dad is black, they believed major issues would have surfaced had he gone himself, making it impossible to purchase.

Sounds like a few stars of the film can personally relate to certain unfortunate aspects of the powerful film.  So it's no surprise Oscar buzz is surrounding Forest Whitaker& Oprah Winfrey already.

Lee Daniels' The Butler hits theaters August 16th.

Photo: Getty Images

Singer Michelle Williams and Jennifer Hudson were both spotted and about recently.  Find out where the ladies were and what they were up to inside.....

"If We Had Your Eyes" singer Michelle Williams was spotted in New York City yesterday.

Michelle was snapped near the offices of Essence Magazine where she gave the folks a sneak peek at her upcoming musical project.  She tweeted, "#Repost from @essencemag!! I had a fabulous time sharing my new music with the Essence Family!! Thank you for sharing with me today @essencemag!!"

Pairing a turquoise dress with hot pink pumps, Michelle also stopped by the offices of Sirius records to give them a taste of what's next from her. She's already completed two music videos for the upcoming album, which should be hitting music shelves before the end of the year.

And at LAX......

 Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, who's starring in the new biopic Winnie Mandela with Terrence Howard (opening Sept. 6th) arrived looking very comfortable in a gray top, baggy harem pants and a pair of combat boots.

A few days ago, Jen was honored by VH1 at their 2013 Do Something! Awards  for her work with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation. She also hit the stage with J. Cole to performed “Crooked Smile”.  Nice!

Photos via PacificCoastNews.com

Tamar Braxton stopped by "Chelsea Lately" last night where she joked about her accidental pregnancy and how she wore diamonds during her delivery.  Watch the clip inside and see Jason Derulo's video for "Talk Dirty" with 2 Chainz.

Last night, Tamar Braxton appeared on "Chelsea Lately" with guest host Loni Love to talk about her new Love & War album (September 3rd), motherhood and their new talk show "The Real".  While discussing her recent pregnancy, Tamar joked that she conceived her child on a drunken night!  And while the conception may have been an accident, the birth was completely planned out.  Tamar joked that she got her hair done and wore diamonds.  Of COURSE she did.

On her diamond-studded delivery
I made sure that I had my hair and makeup done and I had diamonds on, because I really wanted to meet my son the right way. I didn’t want my hair all over the place. I don’t get that! Why does your hair need to be all over the place? It’s just pushing….

On naming her son Logan Vincent:
I never really wanted to have kids, but I said that if I adopted an Asian, I wanted to adopt an Asian girl and raise her like a black girl. And I was going to name her Disney. I said if I adopted a boy, he would have the initials LV like Louis Vuitton. So then, what happen [was] me and Vincent got real drunk one night and then we made a baby by mistake and then it was Logan Vincent – LV.

Watch the interview here:

And in new music videos....

Jason Derulo gets a little naughty on his latest single, “Talk Dirty.” The color video set has the crooner teaming up with 2 Chainz. Jason was very excited about how the single turned out saying,

“I’m really excited about the single. It has a feature and I’ve never done that before. It’s just a shocking song. People will be thinking, ‘Hmm, really?!’ It’s very out there, but it was so fun.”

We wonder how his girlfriend Jordin Sparks likes it.  Jason's album Tattoos hits stores September 24.

Photos via Tamar Braxton's Instagram

Oprah Winfrey has given her interesting take on the recent beef between Harry Belafonte & Jay-Z.  And you may be surprised about who she says is "right".

Find out what she said inside, plus her response to the Paula Deen controversy....

Oprah's close friends have been embroiled in hot topic issues lately.  So it's only natural the world would want to know her take as she has close personal relationships with these folks. 

While doing promo for The Butler, Lady O spoke to The Urban Daily about her good friends who are currently beefing, Harry Belafonte & Jay-Z. 

When asked if she would moderate a sit down between the two men, she said laughing:

"Oh wouldn't that be a great show. That's an "Oprah's Next Chapter"".

And when asked who's "right" in the war of public words taking place between Mr. Carter & Mr. Belafonte, Oprah drew a parallel with the clash of ideas in "The Butler" between father and son.  Cecil, the butler, and his pro-Black Power movement son were raised in two different eras and had different racial & human experiences and, therefore, fought "the fight" in two different ways.

Oprah concluded by saying:

So who's right, Harry Belafonte or Jay-Z?  Both are right.  For Harry Belafonte's day and his way of operating in the world and what was necessary in the marches and protests, and his way of warring and protesting.   His warrior, that was necessary for that time.  Jay-Z, does this through his music, his work and his art.  Also necessary.  Both are right.

Interesting.  And we completely agree. Check out the full video below:

And we've all been wondering what Oprah has to say about her good friend Paula Deen and her complete insensitivity toward the black community as of late.  From the N-word usage to the gross and disrespectful words she used within the past couple years to the black people who work with her (both caught on video and said in a deposition.

The 59-year-old told Entertainment Tonight:

"In the very first days I tried to reach her and then I decided to stay out of it as I saw it blowing up," Winfrey, 59, tells Entertainment Tonight. "In time she will be fine. For me, it all just felt kind of sad."

She said people need to let the dust settle before having a real conversation about racial relations in America.And she says she's suffered certain feelings of discrimination in the workplace, but hasn't suffered from it in her personal life in years:

"Nobody in their right mind is going to call me the N-word. You know, you see those fools on Twitter sometime say ridiculous things. But nobody in their right mind is going to do that to my face, because true racism is being able to have power over somebody else.  So that doesn't happen to me that way."

"It shows up for me if I'm in a boardroom or situations where I'm the only woman or I'm the only African American person within a hundred mile radius. I can see in the energy of the people there, they don't sense that I should be holding one of those seats. I can sense that. But I can never tell, 'Is it racism? Is it sexism?'"

But she wasn't so forthcoming when the folks at Extra asked her about her dear friend Paula.

"Oh my god! I don't have anything to do with Paula Deen," she insisted. "She is not the first white lady to use the N-word! Good lord!"

Guess there won't be anymore sleepovers at that "white lady" who used the N-word's house though...

Meanwhile, this week the director and stars of Lee Daniels'"The Butler" -- Lee Daniels, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, David Oyelowo, Danny Strong and Patrick Harrison -- attended The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for an official Academy member screening of the film at The Academy Theater in New York City. 

Loves it.

Photos: Getty

Rapper Nicki Minaj threw a party at the Supperclub and brought out Keyshia Cole, Tyga and The Game.  See the party pics inside....

Last night, Nicki Minaj threw a swanky party at The Supperclub in Hollywood.

The "Beez In The Trap" rapper rocked her usual curve hugging look -- an Alexander McQueen Stained Glass print dress and red Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

At the club......

Nicki and her blonde bob wiggery graciously posed with fan who came out to support her.

And of course, most of the guests, including her alleged boo Scaff Beezy and Tyga, all sipped on Myx Moscato (which Nicki co-owns).

The Game was also there to party it up. 

And the fun times continue Thursday night as the YMCMB hosts Story nightclub in Miami.

Photos via Nicki Minaj's Instagram, Mike Melendy