VIDEO: CHRIS BROWN F/ USHER & RICK ROSS – ‘NEW FLAME’

He's back...Fresh off announcing his joint tour with Trey Songz, Chris Brown lights up the screen with another R&B kingpin, Usher, in the video for “New Flame.”

Decked out in all white against an all-white set, an umbrella-toting Breezy shows off his fancy footwork alongside some bikini-clad babes. He also hits the sand and literally sparks flames with his fiery moves.

His mentor Usher joins him for some synchronized choreography, a shirtless Rozay sits on a throne while surrounded by models, and even Tyga makes a cameo.

Chris’ album X is due September 16 featuring Nicki Minaj (“Love More”) and Kendrick Lamar (“Autumn Leaves”), with production from Timbaland, Danja, Pharrell, and Drumma Boy.

Watch the R&B kings bring the heat.

CIARA DENIES BREAK UP RUMORS WITH BABY DADDY FUTURE

Rumors of Ciara and fiancé Future calling it quits are nothing new. In fact, urban blogs have been reporting this for well over a month now. However, it took a nationally syndicated magazine like US Weekly co-signing the story to get it on the front page of sites like Yahoo and even CNN.

The story becoming national news quickly galvanized Ciara, who up until this point had made no public comments about the rumor.

However, just a few moments ago, Ciara broke her silence, taking to her Twitter account to flat out call US Weekly liars.

According to CiCi, she gave the magazine’s beauty department an interview in conjunction with Degree and MTV’s House of Style, which they then manipulated in order to create a story.

Below are Ciara’s tweets, including the first which she eventually deleted and then later clarified.

FYI, when will people realize US Weekly is no better than the National Enquirer? They are not a reputable magazine. They’re the white printed version of Media Takeout.

NICKI MINAJ, CHATS WITH JAMES FRANCO AND IGGY AZALEA FOR VMA SPECIAL

In honor of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, VMA performers Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea sit down with entertainment tabloid TV host Dave Skylark, played by The Interview star James Franco, for “Dave Skylark’s Very Special VMA Special.”

During the 30-minute program, the uninformed Skylark asks the Aussie rapper if she knows Austrian actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and questions Nicki about her song “Super Bass,” or “Superb Ass” as he calls it, making for some funny and uncomfortable moments.

Jason Derulo also joins Skylark during the promo, which airs Sunday, August 17, at 9 p.m. on MTV.

Iggy will perform “Black Widow” with Rita Ora at the VMAs, while Nicki will treat viewers to the first performance of “Anaconda.”

HI HATER! KIM KARDASHIAN THROWS SHADE AT BEYONCE & JAYZ WITH HER ELEVATOR PIC

Apparently Kim and Kanye are done kissing Carter ass…

Last month Kim Kardashian seemingly threw shade at Jay Z and Beyonce insinuating they stole Kanye's ski mask idea for their On the Run Tour, saying "Kayne did it first".

Then last week Kim ramped up the shade by blabbing about about a certain celebrity couple who bailed on her wedding but didn't bother to call and say they weren't coming, we know she was talking about the Carters. She's so obsessed with them.

Last night Kimmy took it to another level Instagramming a photo of her and hubby Kanye West kissing inside an elevator, obviously clowning the Carter's elevator brawl, sending the BeyHive into a frenzy.

Now we know that Beyonce and Jay-Z don't care, because they are BOOKED! 

TYGA AND KARDASHIAN B.F.F. BLAC CHYNA CALL IT QUITS

Tyga and Blac Chyna won’t be heading down the aisle. The couple has reportedly called it quits.


According to TMZ, the rapper has split with his baby mama. Tyga was the one who broke it off, but it’s unclear what drove them apart.

Fake booty Blac Chyna is reportedly in denial and won’t acknowledge the breakup.

Meanwhile, Tyga has hosted two pool parties at his Calabasas home including one for Kylie Jenner’s 17th birthday. Chyna wasn’t invited to either.

The couple was last seen in public at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s wedding in Florence, Italy, in May.

They got engaged in December 2012 after dating for a year. “We got a real gangsta relationship,” Tyga told Big Boy in 2013. “Ya’ll not gonna see us doing no crazy, corny stuff. We go to the strip club together, do stuff like that.”

The couple has a son named King Cairo, who turns two in October.

HOT N HERE....KEYSHIA COLE, NELLY SCORE BET REALITY SHOWS

Keyshia Cole is bringing the drama back to television. The singer will star in a new BET docuseries.


According to The Hollywood Reporter, the untitled project has been picked up for six half-hour episodes.

The new series documents Cole’s ongoing journey as she confronts everyday life including her marriage to NBA player Daniel Gibson, her music career, motherhood, and family issues.

It marks BET’s third series featuring the singer. Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is ran from 2006-2008 followed by Keyshia & Daniel: Family First, which aired in 2012.

In addition to Cole, Nelly will star in his own BET series, which will give viewers an inside look into his life as a rapper, businessman/co-owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, and father, while balancing a relationship with Miss Jackson, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s ex-girlfriend.

The St. Louis rapper will executive produce the eight hour-long episodes.

MEAGAN GOOD SQUASHES THE RUMORS OF HER BLEACHING HER SKIN

“Think Like a Man” actress Meagan Good is the latest sista to take to social media to dispel rumors of skin bleaching.

The 33-year old California native hit up Instagram over the weekend, posting an image of herself as a toddler, along with a few choice words for those who dare to question her love of self.

Acknowledging the stupidity of the rumor, Meagan says she still felt compelled to speak up, noting her large following of young female fans who may inadvertently misconstrue her silence as an admission.

Below is Meagan’s full quote, as well as cutie-patootie pic of her taken at 8 months.

I can’t believe I’m actually going to address this nonsense lol … Buuuut I have young women who follow me – so I think its important to give clarity because I believe that black and every other color is beautiful .. This is for those who believe that I would actually bleach my face and entire body to try to be lighter skin ???? smh …. Umm ???? No Ma’am ?. First off? I LOVE my complexion- no matter what side of the spectrum I’m at at any particular time… My skin looks various different ways for various reasons – from lighting to makeup ..style of photography or something as simple as weather and what coast on working on at any given time…?? This is my complexion-the one I was born with… I tend to get lighter and darker depending upon how much sun I do or don’t get. I looove the sun ???? I’m a Cali gal, but as I’ve gotten older and especially more recently, since I’ve gotten into my 30s, I tend not to be in the sun as much because it ages your skin terribly ????. Simply put -i’m opting to preserve my skin by protecting it and only making exceptions for vacations ????… Also for the rest of the people who feel as though my blonde hair is yet another way to look more caucasian ????????? “”GET. YO. LIFE. “”…. I went blonde for the same reason I went purple …and for the same reason I’ll probably go Green at some point ..because I felt like it. Once again , I acknowledge I really shouldn’t have taken the time to respond to this foolishness, but I felt moved to say something for every little brown girl that follows my page …I’m proud to be me brown or tan, thick or thin, natural hair or weave or dyed purple or green. Godbless ????. ..

SAD NEWS ...COMEDIAN ROBIN WILLIAMS DEAD COMMITS SUICIDE

Beloved comic Robin Williams has committed suicide.

The comedian killed himself in Tiburon, in Northern California. 

According to the Marin County Sheriff's Office ... authorities found William's body inside his home.  They say he was found unresponsive.

He was unconscious and not breathing and the coroner suspects suicide due to asphyxia. 

Williams was last seen alive at his house at 10 PM Sunday night.

Robin went back to rehab last month to focus on his sobriety.  We're told alcohol was an issue.

Williams struggled with cocaine and alcohol abuse in the early '80s but was sober for 20 years. 

Robin's wife, Susan Schneider, says, "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings.  I am utterly heartbroken."

President Obama has led the tributes to Robin Williams after the comic was found dead aged 63 from an apparent suicide, police in California said on Monday night.

President Obama offered up a touching tribute to the Oscar winner, praising his versatility as an actor.

'Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit.

As recently as this past July, Williams would reconnect with the 12-step program he's so often championed, this time during a brief stay at a Minnesota facility. 

Robin's last tweet was on July 31 ... wishing his daughter Zelda Rae a happy 25th birthday. He posted a #tbt instagram pic of himself holding her as a child. 

Williams was 63.

THE ROCKS MOM INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC HEAD ON COLLISION CAR CRASH

Oh no! Dwayne Johnson has revealed some horrible news—his mom, Ata, and cousin, WWE NXT Diva Lina Fanene, were in a horrific car accident earlier this week. Luckily, they survived.

The two were in a vehicle that was struck head on by a drunk driver, The Rock said on his Instagram page on Saturday, alongside a photo of two wrecked cars and an emergency services worker standing near them. He also added some tough, heartwarming and inspirational words.

"First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them," began the Fast & Furious actor and WWE star.

 Both women were rushed to a local hospital and we're told Ata was hospitalized for 3 nights. Afa wouldn't say what injuries the 65-year old sustained ... but he did tell us it was a very scary scene.

The Rock posted a picture of the crash and his mom's white Escalade -- the one he bought her for Christmas in 2012 -- was clearly totaled. Same goes for the other car involved.

Fanene -- who currently works for WWE's NXT division -- posted a photo of the actor/wrestler visiting her in the hospital.

WINNING! BEYONCE TO BE HONORED AT THIS YEAR’S VMAS

This year’s MTV Awards are set to be all about Beyonce.

The “Surfboard” diva is set to perform and receive the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, in addition to the other eight awards she is nominated for. Previous winners include Michael himself, as well as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Beastie Boys and Madonna.

In anticipation of what is sure to be a hot performance, MTV has released a video promoting the singer’s upcoming appearance, which you can check out below.

The MTV Video Music Awards are set to air live from the Forum in Inglewood on August 24th at 9pm.

FYI: There is a rumor going around that Beyonce will be presented with the award by none other than Janet Jackson, Mike’s sister, and as we all know, ICON in her own right.

KERRY WASHINGTON REVEALS HOW STRESSFUL IT WAS TO FILM SCANDAL WHILE PREGNANT

It's HANDLED!  She successfully concealed her baby bump to play Olivia Pope on the TV show Scandal. But Kerry Washington has revealed that leading a double life during pregnancy was harder than it looked.

'All of last season was a challenge for me, on a few levels,' the 37-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter.'

For one thing, I was going through this amazing physical transition, this physical journey of having a baby, that my character was not going through. And I work very physically. What I do is often grounded in the body.'

 When the Emmy-nominated actress became pregnant, she still had many more scenes to shoot for the hit drama.

Kerry said: 'That meant I had to figure out how to be this woman while my instrument was changing and evolving every day. It was like seeing the keys on a piano jump around on a daily basis. It was tough for me to even maintain Olivia's walk because of the changes.'

Kerry also struggled with the emotional roller coaster of pregnancy while filming.She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'At the same time, everything I understood about Olivia unraveled because of the story lines.'

'The season really broke me. I'm a Type A actor who likes to have it all figured out going in, but suddenly I had no idea where this woman was going to go next. I had to jump in without everything being perfect.

'I felt like I had been in control playing the character, but it all got taken away from me last season. That meant my acting toolbox had to be upgraded. I had to trade in my screwdriver and hammer for a Black and Decker power tool.'

She welcomed her first child, daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, into the world in April alongside husband Nnamdi Asomugha.

After some time off with her new baby, the actress headed back to work on the set of the TV series that made her famous on Monday.

Kerry kept her slim figure hidden after polishing off her outfit with a black top, skinny jeans and sexy knee-high boots.

BREAK UP FOR WHAT? ON THE RUN TOUR SURPASSES THE $100 MILLION MARK

The last night of the North American leg of the On the Run Tour wrapped up a  couple of days ago, with two more shows in Paris to go, and the tour has already grossed over $100 million…

 From Billboard

Jay Z and Beyonce's On The Run tour wraps in North America with two nights at AT&T Park in San Francisco, both tonight (August 5) and tomorrow night (August 6). The pair's 19 North American shows will gross over $100 million in ticket sales and has sold at more than 90 percent capacity, according to Omar Al-Joulani, vp of North American touring for Live Nation, the promoter/producer of the tour. Attendance will top out at more than 850,000.

Al-Joulani declined to comment on press reports of rancor between the couple, adding that he hadn’t read it. Regarding such reports, and speculation that Live Nation might be losing money on the tour, Al-Joulani would only say, “everybody’s winning.” 

NEW GIG... REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA PORSHA WILLIAMS NAMED NEW DISH NATION CO-HOST

Talk about taking lemons and turning them into lemonade!  After her recording career fizzled, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams finally found a job with a steady paycheck coming in. The former television evangelist is the official co-host of a show called Dish Nation.

From a press release:

Porsha Williams, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, has been named permanent co-host on the entertainment magazine television program, DISH NATION. Based in Atlanta, with the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show”, Porsha brings her distinct perspective on breaking celebrity news and gossip. The announcement was made by Michael Bachmann and Matt Blanock, co-executive producers of DISH NATION.

Michael and Matt stated: “This week, ‘Dish Nation’ celebrates 500 episodes. We are thrilled to have the talented and tenacious Porsha Williams around for the next 500 and beyond.”

Growing +12% in average daily viewers versus same period a year ago (1.52 million vs 1.36), DISH NATION remains syndication’s youngest skewing first-run program.

Porsha stated: “On my very first day in the Atlanta studios of ‘Dish Nation’ I immediately felt a natural chemistry with the team. Rickey Smiley is an amazing comic and I am thrilled to learn and grow with one of the best morning hosts in the country.”

TRAILER K. MICHELLE BRINGS ‘REBELLIOUS SOUL’ MUSICAL TO VH1

Through her powerful ballads, the dark theatrical presentation captures the lust, love, heartache, and redemption of a woman struggling to break the cycle of bad romance. Find out what happens when she catches her man in a lie and her past comes back to haunt her.

K. Michelle is bringing the drama back to VH1 in her first musical. Directed by Idris Elba, “K. Michelle: Rebellious Soul – The Musical” is a 30-minute “hip-hopera” based on the life of the Memphis singer.

The musical features eight songs from K. Michelle’s No. 1 album Rebellious Soul including “Can’t Raise a Man,” “V.S.O.P.,” “Hate on Her,” and “My Life.”

The soundtrack will be available digitally on August 18 and the video will arrive August 20.

The “Love & Hip Hop” alum will also star in her own reality series, “K. Michelle: My Life,” airing in November on VH1.

“Rebellious Soul – The Musical” premieres August 19 at 10 p.m. Watch the trailer below.

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MARIAH CAREY SPLITS WITH LONGTIME MANAGER JERMAINE DUPRI

Mariah Carey has shook up her camp. The “elusive chanteuse” has parted ways with her manager Jermaine Dupri  Mariah Carey is on to the next one. 

The So So Def mogul confirmed the split in a statement to Billboard.

“I’m a very hands-on person when it comes to my work,” said J.D. “I put my all into every project. But when I’m not allowed to do what I do, then I know it’s time for me to move on. Mariah and I enjoy working together and will continue to make great music together in the future.”

Dupri has produced some of Carey’s biggest hits including “We Belong Together” and “Always Be My Baby,” and served as the executive producer of her latest album, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.

The announcement comes in the wake of the disappointing sales of Chanteuse. Despite its critical acclaim, the album has sold only 103,000 copies since its May 27 release, and has fallen off the Billboard 200 after just eight weeks.

In an interview, J.D. defended the sales. “I actually feel like it’s probably one of her best albums she’s ever made,” he said. “I’m excited to see where the album ends up. I tell a lot of people, this era of music and this genre, they don’t understand records that come out small and sell a lot of records.”

According to Billboard, Carey has been working closely with Kevin Liles, who manages Trey Songz and Ty Dolla $ign. While nothing official has been inked, the two recently collaborated on the launch of Go N’Syde’s Carey-branded Butterfly beverage.