DO BLONDE HAVE MORE FUN? RIHANNA BLEACHED NEW LOOK!!

Rihanna is going back to blonde. The We Found Love singer posted a saucy snap of herself – apparently naked – on her Twitter page unveiling her newly dyed hair. 

It appears to be for a shoot for Elle magazine as she tweeted the photo along with the caption: '#Back2Work 1st Cover of the year!!!! #ELLE.' 

The new style, which was created with weave, seems to be paying homage to a shaggy dog but Rihanna still manages to ooze bucketloads of sex appeal in the teasing snap.

She appears to be sitting down with no clothes on in the picture and accessorises her new look with four gold chains around her neck and large gold hoop earrings. 

She later went to the Staples Centre where she watched the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers and seemed to be enjoying herself as she sat in the front row with friends. 

KERRY WASHINGTON COVERS ESSENCE MAGAZINE

Hollywood up and coming "it girl", Actress Kerry Washington graces the cover of Essence Magazine’s March 2012 issue, which honors “Black Women in Hollywood.”


Washington has also been named an honoree for Essence’s fifth annual “Black Women in Hollywood” luncheon, which will be held on February 23. She will be joined by Shonda Rhimes, Octavia Spencer, Paula Patton and Pam Grier.


Next month, Washington will hit the small screen and star in ABCs new show, Scandal. She told Essence, 

“I think it’s a really special time to be a woman of color in this business. The landscape of who has the power is changing. We are in more influential positions and are able to have a say in the stories that are told. I feel very lucky to be in the business now…”

We agree with Kerry, in addition to Ava DuVernay’s history-making win at Sundance, as well as Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis‘ wins and pending nominations this Award season, it is a really special time for women of color. My prayer is that we seize the moment!

The March issue is available on news stands in coming weeks.

NO MORE HAIR TO WHIP WILLOW SMITH SHAVES HER HEAD BALD

Catch her she falling Y'all, she doesn't have anymore hair to whip!  At 11 years old is Willow going through something already? Or is this just artistry?   Either way daughter of Movie Icon Will smith and Jada pinkett-smith has pulled a Britney Spears, with the shaved head and all.

The pint-sized trendsetter, known for her wild style, made another bold image change, trading her long locks for a shaved head showing off her masculine side.  

All natural now Willow, whose Roc Nation debut Knees and Elbows is due this spring, once again proves she is not your average 11-year-old. Will her young fans follow suit?

VIDEO: DRAKE "PRACTICE"

Drake is the man right now with the most number ones by a hip hop artist ever with 11 and only being officially on the scene for 2 1/2 years is a huge accomplishment.  Along with that Drizzy Drake just released another banger  “Practice.” Inspired by Serena Williams.


The Young Money rapper, who launches his “Club Paradise” tour on Valentine’s Day, is asking his fans to submit videos of themselves dancing to the song. We’re sure his inbox is already full.  Peep video below:

VICTORIA SECRET MODEL SELITA EBANKS &106 & PARK TERRANCE J NEW COUPLE

Cayman Island-born fashion model Selita Ebanks has took it down a notch dating host Terrance J of BET 106 & Park, well if you compare him to let's say Nick Cannon.  The two originally were spotted in January 2012 at Jay-Z 40/40 club launch and that's when the rumor mill start to spin. 

 Now A confirmed couple the two were spotted all booed up at “Stick Fly” at the Cort Theatre on Tuesday night. Snitches are saying, “They left holding hands, and she looked like she was going to a movie premiere, in a long black skirt and black studded Louboutin stilettos.

” Of their relationship, Terrence recently said, “She’s an amazing person. I just think timing is everything.”

Is it us or does Selita have a type peep exhibit A below, Terrance and Nick look alike, could be brothers!  Selita is a known man-eater so we will see if this will last.

LA LA YACHT PARTY FOR HER BEAUTY LINE, LEBRON FIANCEE & CHRIS BOSH WIFE, TRINA & MORE

Lala Anthony held a party in Miami Tuesday for her “Motives for Lala” Make-up line. The event was held on a yacht, Utopia 3 and thrown by Lala’s partner in the line, Loren Ridinger, founder of Market America. Oh hand, Lala’s bestie Trina, Adrienne Bosh, Savannah Brinson, Jenine Howard (Heat’s Juwan Howard’s wife), Alexis Welch (Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire’s girlfriend), Larsa Pippen (wife of NBA legend Scottie Pippen) and Tracy Mourning (wife of NBA great and Heat Exec Alonzo Mourning)

Looks like the ladies had a great night! I do have 1 question, I wonder if its awkward for Alexis and Lala because of that whole Ciara and Amar’e thing. Just wondering.

(L) Lebron Fiancee Savannah, Blue Rapper Trina, Short hair by La la Amarie Studemarie baby mama , Pregnant Chris Bosh wife, Juwon Howard

ON ELLEN MICHELLE OBAMA SHOWS WHY SHE GOT THOSE ARMS, PUSH UP COMPETITION

She has to be the fitted First Lady to date, Michelle Obama bested Ellen by five push-ups and wasn't even out of breath by the end. To be fair, Michelle is six years younger than Ellen. It was definitely an impressive showing by both! The First Lady has been on a tour promoting healthy eating, and she's living proof! 

48-year-old First Lady had no qualms about getting down on her hands and knees with the talk show host and comedian.  Dressed casually in black trousers, trainers and a pink patterned top, she managed 25 press ups with ease while DeGeneres, visibly out of breath, stopped at 20, peep full on press below:

CELEBS OUT & ABOUT : BOO GAZING: KIM KARDASHAIN, MEGAN GOOD, JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MORE

Kim Kardashian shows off her new hair do while preparing to catch a flight out of LAX Wednesday

 Halle Berry on crutches with reported fiancé Olivier Martinez lead the way while heading out to breakfast in Los Angeles on Wednesday

Meagan Good attends the premiere of “Dysfunctional Friends” in Los Angeles.

LeToya Luckett attends the premiere of “Dysfunctional Friends” in Los Angeles.

Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats and son Egypt at airport in Kauai after vacation in Kauai, HI.

Jennifer Lopez out & about in NYC on a promotion tour

Sexy  Twilight's Taylor Lauter  makes his way through LAX

Nicole Murphy in Beverly Hills, the model steps out the nail salon in her workout attire showing off her amazing physique

LIL WAYNE & JUSTIN BIEBER SEEN SKATE BOARDING AND HIT THE STUDIIO

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"LOVE PEACE & SOUL" DON CORNELIUS DEAD AT 75, APPARENT SUICIDE

Such sad news to report, Don Cornelius the creator of the popular African American  TV show is dead at 75.... Don was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this Wednesday morning ... and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide no foul play but they are still investigating. 

We're told cops discovered the body at around 4 AM PT.  Law enforcement sources tell us ... Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted.

Sources are saying Cornelius was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

"Soul Train" changed the landscape of television when it debuted in 1971 and ran until 2006 and Cornelius stop hosting the show in 1993.  Officials have notified Don's family. Cornelius was 75. 


In a 2010 interview with The Times, he said he was excited about a movie project he was developing about "Soul Train."

"We've been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground. It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project," he said. "It's going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show."

According to a Times article, Cornelius’ “Soul Train” became the longest-running first-run nationally syndicated show in television history, bringing African American music and style to the world for 35 years.

Cornelius was arrested in 2008 for beating up his wife.  He pled no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence and was placed on 3 years probation.  His probation just terminated.

During Don's bitter divorce proceedings in 2009, he told an L.A. judge he was suffering from "significant health issues" and wanted to "finalize this divorce before I die."

Don Cornelius and wife Viktoria Chapman

The divorce was granted in 2010.  Sources close to Don  stated  ... the TV icon was plagued with health issues for years ... including a stroke and a condition that required brain surgery. 

R.I.P. It's going to be a stone blast honey in HEAVEN!!

RAVEN SYMONE "SISTER ACT" ON BROADWAY

"That's so Raven is moving from the small screen into the hit Broadway play "Sister Act"  Deadline reports that the 26-year-old actress is taking over the lead role in Sister Act at the end of February.

Raven will take over for Patina Miller as Deloris Van Cartier. Whoopi Goldberg, who played Deloris in the film and its sequel, produces the Broadway adaptation featuring original music by Alan Menken, which opened in April 2011.

Rehearsals will start at the end of February and Raven will make her debut at the end of March for a minimum six-month engagement.

Congrats, Raven!

STAR JONES GAINS OVER 35 POUNDS DUE TO RELATIONSHIP WOES

Star Jones who at one point tipped the scale at over 300lbs and got a gastric bypass surgery and lost 160lbs is now back on an eating frenzy.  National Enquirer is reporting The former “View” co-host was devastated after her boyfriend, 

Executive chef Herb Wilson, moved from New York to Las Vegas for work, because she fears it may signal the end of their relationship. Now she’s stunned those close to her by turning to food for comfort…and gaining at least 37 pounds in just a matter of months!

“Star’s turned back to her first love – food – for comfort,” said a friend.   “She knows it’s dangerous, but there are days she’s so sad she snacks on junk food all day. “She’s past the 5,000 calorie-a-day mark but should be eating less than 2,000.”

“Star knows over time she and Herb will see less and less of one another and, besides, there are so many beautiful women in Vegas that eventually he will start to date someone else.

“Star feels it’s inevitable.”

Star and Herb dated briefly in 2000 and then rekindled their romance after her marriage to Al Reynolds broke up in 2008.

Friends are saying also that Jones is now she’s pushing 185, with no end in sight, says the friend. “She understands gaining weight for her is especially dangerous, but that doesn’t make it any easier,” the friend added.  Which leaves us to our final thought....Is he worth all that??

J.COLE PERFORMS "CAN'T GET ENOUGH" ON JIMMY FALLON LIVE

Grammy nominee for best new artist J.Cole performed his hit song "Can't Get Enough" with the Roots live on Jimmy Fallon. Cole World: The Sideline Story. Next up, Cole will shoot a video with Missy Elliott for “Nobody’s Perfect.”

X IS A FACTOR SIMON COWELL X... 3 JUDGES FROM THE SHOW

Dang Simon Cowell ALREADY?....yep Already 3 In a stunning move, Simon Cowell has cleaned house on his Fox talent competition show -- first firing host Steve Jones and then reportedly dumping both his old pal Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger as judges. At this time, it appears only Cowell and fellow judge L.A. Reid will be returning for the show’s second season.

The show premiered on September 21, 2011 on Fox, and despite Cowell’s assertion that it would garner huge ratings, the show fell short of expectations.  The first news that Jones would not be returning as host  came late Monday afternoon.

 In fact, the Brit  -- who never seemed to connect with the U.S. audience -- took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing:

"I won't be hosting next season Xfactor which is a shame but I cant complain as I've had a great time," Steve tweeted on Monday afternoon. "Good luck to everyone on the show."

In an apparent case of classic Hollywood spin, E! reports that a source close to Scherzinger -- who’s currently rehearsing for her upcoming European tour -- claims it was her decision to leave the show.  "She wants to focus on her music career," a source told E!. "She's spoken to Simon [Cowell] and he's given her his blessing."

 While Fox has confirmed the departures of Jones and Scherizinger, official word on Abdul has yet to come.  There are reports that Cowell wants bigger name judges for his show, ala NBC’s The Voice, as a way to boost ratings. 

The Voice returns on February 6 with judges Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton.   The X Factor hopes to have its new host and judges in place by April, according to thewrap.com.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT & ABOUT: ALICIA kEYS, SEAL, JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MORE

Too cute! Jordin Sparks smiles outside the NBC Studios in New York City.

Jennifer Lopez still supporting her 24 year old how you doing boy toy as they live the late show in NYC

And later that evening J-lo was seen leaving the hotel dressed like a winter wonderland

Gorgeous Eva Longoria honored as the woman of the year in Vegas at the Nevada Ballet Theatre 2012 

Christina Millian arrive at the 1oak givelove event in Vegas, not feeling that belt

Kelly Rowland in a super cute black dress at the 150th anniversary of Bacardi in Berlin Germany

Seal still hanging on wearing his wedding room at the 2012 NRJ Music Awards in France

Halle Berry seen chilling out with daughter Nahla in Malibu

Alicia Keys and adorable 15 month old son Egypt vacationing in Hawaii below and above hubby Swizz Beatz joins them for lunch

OK so we are done eating Fitness guru Jennifer Nicole Lee sun bathes at a hotel pool in Miami Beach