CIARA RESPONDS TO HER BABY DADDY FUTURE’S PARENTING CRITICISM

Ciara got personal during her visit to “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday. The R&B songstress discussed her latest album Jackie, new beau Russell Wilson, and her relationship with ex-fiancé Future.

She has been publicly criticized for allowing the Seahawks quarterback to spend time with her son and push him around in a stroller.

“You never do that in our community,” Future said in an interview with “The Breakfast Club” last month. “You don’t even bring a man around your son. You only know this dude for a few months and you’re bringing him around your kid? Who does that? Nobody does that.”

But she fired back at her critics, and revealed that she took care of Future’s four kids when they were together.

“It’s been very interesting to hear what a lot of guys have had to say,” she told Gayle King. “And I feel like in a sense it’s a bit of a double standard because at one point in time when we were together, I took care of his kids as well.

 ” She doesn’t understand why people have been so quick to judge. “Wouldn’t you want someone to love on the child, and more than anything, it is a child we’re talking about,” she added. “That’s the thing people have to think about—remove the adult from the situation. This is my child here and that’s serious.”

For her part, she reached out to Future, but he didn’t want to talk. “I don’t know what more they would expect me to do than just live my life, and that’s what I’m doing.”

TEA SPILLED: REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA ADDS THERE FIRST "LADY BOY" TO THE CAST?

So if you follow our instagram then you know we were at Kenya Moore hair launch party last night. And along with all the other ladies in the cast. Kenya Moore, Cynthia bailey, Porsha Williams, Marlo Thomas, Kandi Burruss, Phadera parks and "facts of life" devolved Christian Kim Fields (who looked out of place) and last but not least we did see Claudia Jordan, but she left very quickly...so we think she will be just a friend to the show. 

There was other tea brewing....Producers of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" have figured out a way to fill the shoes NeNe Leakes ... and it starts with the first transgender woman to appear on the show. Move over "I am Cait" you got some competition boo.

So as we are side eyeing the fashion the ladies were wearing, we could not help but notice there was this thin fascinating creator slinging her 60 inch yaki weave around and through "Ear hustling" we have learned... Amiyah Scott will join the cast next season, we hear that was her first day filming so she just might be a friend to the show also. Amiyah is a model who was born Arthur and began her transformation 10 years ago when she was 17.

Amiyah has been romantically linked to a number of rappers. So far Amiyah has a very strong start with becoming a main cast member with all the media coverage last night and today. Also Amiyah is in a relationship with Atlanta hairstylist Kellon Deryck.  

No word on if he will bring the drama to an all girl fight.

49 YEAR OLD HALLE BERRY SHOWS ...AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER ON THE SET OF JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

 

 Halle berry is still giving those young chickens a run for there money.  Now we have to add, her face does seem to be gaining a few wrinkles but we digress! The Hollywood star flaunted her toned stomach and her black lace bra in the super sheer polo neck.

She paired the daring number with smart black trousers and stiletto heels as she greeted the crowd of fans gathered outside the studio.

Halle added to the edgy look by pulling her long locks back into a high ponytail and adding braids at the side. Halle was also proudly showing off her wedding ring too, just days after it emerged she lost the bauble during a break in Mexico.

Still got it: The 49-year-old star flaunted her toned stomach and her black lace bra in the super sheer polo neck, as she visited Kimmel Live.

GABRIELLE UNION BOOKS A NEW GIG...NEW VOICE OF A CHARACTER IN THE LION KING

A TV movie based on the 1994 animated film The Lion King is in the works, and Being Mary Jane actress Gabrielle Union will reportedly be voicing the character of Nala.

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar will also see the return of James Earl Jones and the addition of Rob Lowe who will be voicing the character of Simba.

In addition to her voice-over duties, Gabrielle is also in the midst of shooting Sleepless Night with Jamie Foxx. Her 2016 film The Birth of a Nation is also in pre-production, and her BET drama Being Mary Jane is set to start shooting again in October.

Gabrielle is busy, busy, busy. 43-years old and still pulling in the big roles.

Not bad.

BEYONCÉ COVERS VOGUE

Bey-hold Queen Bey! The “Flawless” singer graces the September issue of Vogue.

On the stunning cover, which hit the net early (via Beyoncé Legion), Beyoncé models wet hair and a lavender embroidered dress with a beaded purple jacket draped over her shoulder.

The cover text reads: “Just B: Beyoncé and the Art of Global Domination.”

This marks her third U.S. Vogue cover. She previously appeared on the March 2013 issue, shot by Patrick Demarchelier, and the April 2009 issue, photographed by Mario Testino.

The cover girl will headline the Made in America Festival on Sept. 5-6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON’ PREMIERE DR. DRE, ICE CUBE, & KENDRICK LAMAR, GABRIELLE UNION & MORE ATTEND ‘

The West Coast was in the house at the Los Angeles premiere of the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton at Microsoft Theater on Monday (Aug. 10). From Kendrick Lamar to Snoop Dogg, hip-hop’s biggest stars showed up to celebrate the legacy of the world’s most dangerous group.

Producers Dr. Dre and Ice Cube toasted with fellow N.W.A members DJ Yella and MC Ren, who turned it into a family affair.

 Dre walked the carpet with his wife, Nicole Young, and three kids, while a proud Cube was joined by his wife, Kimberly Woodruff, and son, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., who plays his father in the movie. Other cast members including Corey Hawkins, who plays Dr. Dre, and Jason Mitchell (Eazy-E) were also in attendance.

Dr. Dre and family

TDE’s Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock repped Compton on the carpet, while The Game and Common grabbed a seat inside the theater to watch the F. Gary Gray-directed film.

“Proud night for #Compton #LosAngeles & the world,” said Game, while Common added, “Straight Outta Compton movie lets you see NWA as one of the Greatest and Most important groups Ever! It made me wanna write. #history made.”

Monday’s premiere also brought out Dwyane Wade and wife Gabrielle Union, Sevyn Streeter, Tyrese, Xzibit, and former One Direction member Zayn Malik.

Straight Outta Compton opens in theaters Friday.

O'Shea Jackson Jr., Kimberly Woodruff, and Ice Cube

Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Kendrick Lamar

Snoop Dogg

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Marlon Yates, Jr., Aldis Hodge, and O'Shea Jackson, Jr.

Berry Gordy and Redfoo

BET NEW EDITON BIOPIC COMING SOON

We like this...Fans of 1980s R&B group New Edition have something to look forward to. BET has green lighted a biopic featuring the R&B balladeers whose sultry love songs include “If it Isn’t Love”, “I’m Still In Love With You”, “Lost in Love” and “Helplessly In Love”.

From The Grio:

New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant have all signed on as co-producers for the film that is being developed into a three-night miniseries premiering on BET in 2016.
“It’s been a long time coming and that time is finally here! Now that we have signed the deal, New Edition’s journey will be captured in a three night miniseries to tell our life story through our very own eyes. We are happy to have New Edition Enterprises collaborate with BET Networks’ Debra Lee and Stephen Hill along with Jesse Collins Entertainment. From our beginning in the Orchard Park Projects in Boston to Hollywood and everything in between, just like The Temptations and The Jackson Five—we are ready to retrace our footsteps and show everyone how we got here. For the fans all over the world, this one’s for you,” New Edition said in a statement to BET.

BET Networks President of Programming Stephen Hill said he’s “ecstatic” to bring the New Edition saga to screen.  Everyone’s been waiting for the New Edition saga to be told in all its triumphs and heartbreaks, and we can’t wait to bring it to the screen.”

BANKRUPT TYGA SURPRISES KYLIE JENNER WITH A $320,000 FERRARI FOR HER 18TH BIRTHDAY

Kylie Jenner celebrated her 18th birthday with family, friends, and a brand new Ferrari.

Tyga surprised his rumored girlfriend with the lavish gift during her birthday bash at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood on Sunday (Aug. 9). A surprised Kylie walked outside the club to find a 458 Italia Ferrari, which costs a whopping $320,000. The white whip even came with a red bow on top.

“Happy bday to the dopest girl ever!” said Tyga.

Kylie was visibly shocked, covering her mouth in disbelief as Tyga presented her with the keys to her new ride. She got behind the wheel with her mother Kris Jenner riding shotgun as friends snapped photos.

Kylie’s family including Caitlyn Jenner, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian showed up to celebrate with the birthday girl, as did her girlfriends Pia Mia and Justine Skye.

Fetty Wap hit the stage to serenade the newly-blonde Kylie with his No. 1 smash “Trap Queen,” Post Malone served up his hit “White Iverson,” and Justine got on the mic to sing “Happy Birthday” to her BFF.

MICHAEL EALY & SANAA LATHAN PROMOTE THE PERFECT GUY IN THE ATL

Last Night (August 6th), Screen Gems hosted a blogger dinner to promote their new film, The Perfect Guy in Atlanta at local hot spot, Time Restaurant & Lounge, in Midtown, with the film’s stars, SANAA LATHAN and MICHAEL EALY. The 45 minute intimate dinner was hosted by HGTV personality, Egypt Sherrod, who introduced a special clip from the film before introducing Sanaa and Michael to the audience.

ABOUT “THE PERFECT GUY”: Sony/Screen Gems has made it even harder to date in 2015 with the release of its latest suspense thriller, THE PERFECT GUY, starring Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, and Morris Chestnut.

 THE PERFECT GUY is an intense, heart pounding film surrounding a woman (Lathan) who quickly jumps into a relationship after leaving a man who she thought was “the one” (Chestnut). Upon meeting a “perfect” gentleman (Ealy) she soon learns that her new man is psychotically infatuated and will do just about anything to keep her. We see Michael Ealy in a role that we have never seen him in before, as the charmingly handsome villain.

MARIAH CAREY RECEIVES STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME & JOINS THE CAST OF EMPIRE

As Mariah Carey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Empire co-creator Lee Daniels announced that the pop diva will make a guest appearance on the Fox soap opera next season

Is it safe to say errr-body and there Mama will be on season2 of Empire. ‘director Lee Daniels persuaded 5-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey to guest star in upcoming episodes of ‘Empire’.

"I stopped everything I was doing to make sure that I was here for you, because you've always been there for me, Mariah, before Lee Daniels was Lee Daniels," Daniels said at today's Walk of Fame ceremony.

"I love you with all my heart. I'm so proud of you."Daniels went on to call out what most people were thinking. "I thought you already had a star on the Walk of Fame," Daniels said. "You deserved one a long time ago."

The soap opera musical centers around a former drug dealer (Terrence Howard), his murderous ex-con wife (Taraji P. Henson) and their Motown-style record company.

From Page Six:


Daniels didn’t elaborate on what role Carey would play on the show, or how she might interact with the series’ diva, Cookie Lyon.

Neither Fox nor Carey elaborated on Daniels’ announcement, but the network is scheduled to present its plans for “Empire” and other upcoming shows at a Television Critics Association panel on Thursday.

Carey appeared in the film “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire,” which earned Daniels two Academy Award nominations.

SNEAK PEEK: TARAJI P. HENSON LIP SYNCS TO MARY J. BLIGE WITH THE QUEEN OF R & B

Before she reprises her role as Cookie on “Empire” this fall, Taraji P. Henson channeled another diva—Mary J. Blige. Rocking a short blonde wig, the Emmy-nominated actress performed the R&B queen’s hit “Just Fine” on Spike TV’s “Lip Sync Battle.”

 It wasn’t long before the real MJB took the stage to duet with her as hosts LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen danced along. Taraji faced off against her “Empire” co-star Terrence Howard.

Find out who wins the lip sync battle when the episode airs Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. EST.

Meanwhile, “Empire” returns for a second season on Sept. 23 with special guest stars including Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Ludacris.

Watch a sneak peek of “Lip Sync Battle” below.

NICKI MINAJ GETS HER OWN WAX FIGURE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS

Nicki Minaj has been immortalized in wax. On the one-year anniversary of “Anaconda,” the rap diva received her very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas.

Inspired by her famous “Anaconda” video, the statue portrays Nicki on all fours with her booty in the air, wearing the same outfit from the video. During the big unveiling on Tuesday (Aug. 4), dancers recreated scenes from the video.

Nicki becomes the first female rapper to get her own wax figure at the museum, but the whole thing came as a surprise to her.

“YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WTF?!?!?!?!??!?? Had no idea they were really doing this. I would’ve went to Vegas for this,” she tweeted.