IT'S HANDLED ...KERRY WASHINGTON GIVES BIRTH TO A HEALTHY BABY GIRL!

Awww..baby Gladiator has arrived! 

According to TMZ:

There's a new Pope.  Kerry Washington had her baby ... TMZ has learned.
Kerry gave birth under the radar -- almost 2 WEEKS AGO.
Kerry's new baby girl is named Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha.  She was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. April 21.  The daddy is former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

Kerry and Nnamdi married last June.  She's 37 ... he's 32.  This is their first kid.  Weirdly ... Nnamdi signed the birth certificate more than a week after the birth.
Good news for "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes ... no more shooting from the neck up or hiding Olivia Pope behind potted plants.

It's been handled.

IHEART RADIO MUSIC AWARDS JENNIFER LOPEZ AND RIHANNA STEAL THE SHOW AND MUCH MORE

Who's the most bootylicious of them all? Jennifer Lopez or Rihanna compared curves as they posed backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Despite it being NBC’s first edition of the show, the iHeartRadio Music Awards were not only well-produced and absolutely packed with star power, but they were entertaining, as well! From Billy Ray Cyrus accepting Miley Cyrus’ award for Best Lyrics to Rihanna’s acceptance speech for the Best Fan Army award.

Rihanna would go on to win a total of four awards — including the coveted Artist Of The Year — at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Finally, the tribute to Pharrell Williams in honor of his iHeart Innovator award was not only totally deserved, but it was great to watch fellow musicians like Beyonce and Usher as well as mega-personalities like Oprah praise Pharrell for his genius. He then put on an incredible show — a mash-up of his recent greatest hits, like “Happy” and “Come Get It Bae.” Read full list of winners click here.

 Enough to go around: The gorgeous star also gave a congratulatory hug to iHeart Innovator Award recipient Pharrell Williams.

Keeping it on the down low: Selena Gomez rather tellingly ditched the red carpet as she attended the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Awards by herself at LA's Shrine Auditorium on Thursday, sneaking in the back entrance ahead of her appearance as one of the night's presenters.

Shakira performs onstage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Usher performs onstage .

IHEART MUSIC AWARDS: USHER PERFORMS NEW MICHAEL JACKSON SINGLE & KENDRICK LAMAR PERFORMS CALIFORNIA LOVE

Usher helped world premiere Michael Jackson’s new single “Love Never Felt So Good” at Thursday’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. Following an introduction from Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid, the R&B superstar and an army of talented dancers performed while the song played for the first time.


Michael Jackson - (Usher) Love Never Felt So... by IdolxMuzic

Ain’t no party like a West Coast party. Kendrick Lamar brought Compton to the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday. The TDE rapper paid tribute to his city and idols Tupac and Dr. Dre with a cover of their 1995 classic “California Love.”


Kendrick Lamar performs ~ iHeartRadio Music Awards by HumanSlinky

OSCAR WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O NEW MIU MIU LUCRATIVE EYEWEAR DEAL

There is no stopping Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o now! She continues to add to her growing list of accomplishments! In addition to landing endorsement deals with Lancome and being named the ‘Most Beautiful Woman In The World’ by PEOPLE magazine, the Kenyan-bred African Nubian beauty has just signed as spokeswomen for Miu Miu Eyewear!

Watch the stunning Inez and Vinoodh commercial:

RACHET GA...SNEAK PEEK OF KANDI BURRUS WEDDING SPECIAL

Is all this necessary? Girl it's time to divorce your mom. And based on this clip this marriage is DOOMED!  First look at Kandi Burrruss' Bravo wedding special teases non-stop drama.

From Mama Joyce claiming Kandi's fiancee Todd Tucker was raised by a pimp and a hoe and having to be physically restrained from attacking Todd's mother to Apollo Nida advising Todd not to sign the pre-nup Kandi's wedding special promises to deliver…

PORN STAR LOVE AND HIP HOP MIMI FAUST STRUTS HE BIKINI BOD ON THE BEACH IN LA

 As thousands clamor to her do the former in her newly released Vivid sex tape, she indulged in a little oceanside time in Santa Monica this week.

The tape with her boyfriend Nikko Smith, Mimi & Nikko: Scandal In Atlanta, has shattered previous celebrity sex tape sales figures.  Faust bared all in the Vivid tape, but chose a relatively innocent lemon bikini with pink waistband for her beach outing.

 One of the tape’s most notorious scenes, involving a shower curtain rod, has since led to a shortage of the home décor staple at Atlanta outlets, according to reports.  Despite the tape’s high production values, Faust has insisted, “we didn’t intend on it getting out to the public. Especially for it to be splashed all over the internet … So I’m horrified about that.”

Mimi doesn't have much shame and has went on record saying, “We’re two consenting adults and we didn’t do anything wrong [in releasing the tape],” Faust has insisted.

 “I have young girls, even my nieces … [saying], ‘Oh my God, auntie!’” she said. “So I also have to deal with that, and one day I will have to explain this to my daughter, of course.”

 Mimi Faust’s decision to release her sex tape with boyfriend Nikko has troubled quite a few people. Most notably: Mimi’s ex and co-star, Stevie J., who shares a daughter with Mimi. In a recent interview, Benzino confessed his best friend is pretty worried about his little girl, now that her mother has decided to expose her naughty bits to the world.

“I think Stevie’s main concern is his daughter,” Benzino revealed in a recent radio interview on The Morning Madhouse. “When I talk to him, his main concern is his daughter and the welfare of his child.”

 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 3 premieres Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. on VH1.

VIDEO: LIL KIM GOES UNDERCOVER AS AN INDIAN WOMAN TO SEE WHAT FANS THINK ABOUT HER

First your looks have been altered that much that you can pass for an Indian woman? Oh we know it's because you are wearing virgin Indian hair. But seriously we think she should have went undercover to be the old little Kim, you know the one who was coming down the escalator in "fake ones" video like the pic below:

Rapper Lil Kim recently went undercover disguised as an Indian woman to see what her hardcore fans really thought about her.

The Queen Bee wore heavy makeup and traditional garb for an episode of Oxygen’s “Celebrities Undercover, which aired Tuesday.

From Page Six:

The rapper — who is expecting her first child — went undercover as an Indian woman named Jamilla, so she could come face-to-face with her fans.

Fans were told they were waiting to meet Kim, 39, at a VIP listening party, but disguised as the pregnant Jamilla, no one realized the former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant was eavesdropping on their conversations.

“Oh my goodness, it was so interesting to see what some of my fans said about me when I was online,” Kim confessed to the camera.

KANYE WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN TO MARRY THIS WEEK

True or False something is happening this week for these two besties....For months there have been rumors about Kim Kardashain and Kanye West's wedding. First Nobody wanted to come, then they were scaling back on their plans, then they here having three ceremonies.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly getting married sometime this week in Los Angeles -- but it would be a civil ceremony only, and one likely to be conducted privately. 

Sources tell TMZ that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have already obtained their marriage license and plan to marry quietly this week at the courthouse.

 A lavish party in France. TMZ says will come in about a month.  Radar Online did initially report that Kardashian had three dresses on tap, which would make sense. One for the civil ceremony in L.A., another for the wedding ceremony in Paris and a third for the reception. 

It will be a first wedding for the rapper, who proposed to his reality-star bride on her birthday in October in grand style, taking over San Francisco's AT&T Park, inviting the family and bringing in an orchestra for the occasion and the third marriage for Kim Kardashian. 

MARIAH CAREY STRIPS DOWN FOR WONDERLAND COVER

So obsessed...the 45-year-old singer and mother of two stripped down to sexy black lingerie for the steamy photo shoot. In the pic, Carey shows off her ample cleavage in a black bra paired with panties and stockings attached by garter belts. Mimi completes her risqué outfit with an open black robe and black gloves for the Terry Richardson photo shoot.

Her 14th album is due in late May featuring contributions from Nas, Wale, Jermaine Dupri, Q-Tip, Rodney Jerkins, and Hit-Boy.

Despite being dubbed a “Beyoncé-style release,” Mariah’s rep has told Billboard that the album will receive a simultaneous digital and physical release.

She will announce the title and on-sale date, and reveal the cover art and tracklisting at once.

The Summer 2014 issue of Wonderland hits U.K. newsstands on Friday.

CHRISSY TEIGEN COVERS COSMO MAGAZINE & BLAST TWITTER FOLLOWERS FOR CALLING HER FAT

Rub-a-dub-dub, Chrissy Teigen is in the tub.

The Sports Illustrated model stripped down for her June 2014 cover shoot with Cosmopolitan magazine, showing off her famous curves in a soapy bathtub. The issue, which hits newsstands May 6, has three separate covers, all featuring Teigen in different pairs of short shorts.

In her interview, Mrs. John Legend opens up about married life, PDA and having sex with her dreamy hubby. But she also talks about her infamous career. While she is easily one of the most popular models in the biz, Chrissy knows that success has many parents:

"I got so lucky that I met Brooklyn Decker and she [hooked me up with] Sports Illustrated. I got so lucky that I met John, who propelled my career. I’m not delusional: that definitely helped."

Read more of Chrissy Teigen's interview (where she admits to joining the mile-high club!) over at Cosmopolitan.com.

In other John Legend wifey news, Chrissy Teigen, goes off on social media followers who noticed she's put on weight… 

APOLLO NIDA CO-CONSPIRATOR IN HIS FRAUD CASE RELEASE A STATEMENT ABOUT HER PRISON TERM & IMPLICATES PHADERA

Yep he's going down soon... she is not going to prison quietly Apollo Nida's co-conspirator, Gayla St. Julien, releases a statement regarding her recent fraud conviction and five year prison sentence, low key implicates Phaedra, and claims Apollo abandoned her when things got hot… 

44 year old Gayla tells Reality Tea exclusively,

"To all the people who hide behind keyboards with negative comments and opinions. To the individuals who know nothing of my life or struggles. Apollo sat in the back of Judge Pannells' court room with the look of fear on his face awaiting my fate which will soon be his fate. As of April 23, 2014 was a day of new beginnings for me I took full responsibility for my actions. I DID NOT testify against Apollo."

"Eight months ago I did assist the secret service in only holding Apollo accountable for his part in the crimes. Apollo and I have a very long history together we often referred to each other as best friends. I protected, kept Apollo secrets, covered up lots of affairs and when his mother lay fighting the battle against AIDS at St. Saint Joseph hospital I was the one he called. We cried together and prayed together Apollo made a promise to me that he would support me if the inevitable ever happened. Two weeks prior to the inevitable happening I was made aware of my arrest, I went to him and he abandoned me. With a husband and children I faced this head on I wasn't going to run. On that fateful day I already knew I was on my own."

"I had been with Apollo when Phaedra told him to leave Joe Flowers once he was arrested. The only reason Apollo kept him close was because Joe Flowers knew about Onyxo Collections."

"On September 11, 2013 I simply chose my life and family over Apollo. While Apollo cooperated with the secret service Apollo had the audacity to imply that my husband of 3 months was somehow involved in our crimes. Nothing could be further from the truth. APOLLO IF YOU READ THIS I KEPT YOUR WIFE OUT OF THIS SOMEONE HAS TO STAY AND CARE FOR THE CHILDREN LET'S LEAVE IT AT THAT!!!!!!!!"

"Apollo has taught me that I have no friends and to all of the hustlers that think you are as Apollo use to say, "On a winning team" As the old classics say, "There Is No Honor Amongst Thieves". I learned the hard way. If by this you mean to call me a snitch then so be it. I went from 210 months to 61 months I can live with that. And for the record my husband is poor nor broke."

"As for Angela Stanton while I never disrespect the struggle of another woman I believe she has suffered a great deal, I don't believe her book to be accurate. As it pertains to Everett, Phaedra, or Apollo 'Everybody knows Phaedra is no mastermind'. Don't get me wrong Phaedra is not innocent but she ain't no mastermind, everybody knows why Apollo married Phaedra."

IT'S OFFICIAL JAY-Z AND BEYONCE ANNOUNCE "ON THE RUN TOUR"

The rumors were true… 

Jay Z and Beyonce announced their On The Run Tour early this morning.

The 16 date tour kicks off June 25 in Miami and ends August 5th in San Francisco.

Pre-sale tickets will be made available for Beyonce fan club members and Chase credit card holders on 4/29/14 at Ticketmaster. Exclusive Beyhives fans pre-sale begins tomorrow at 10AM www.beyonce.com/tour 

$1 from each ticket sold and a portion of the proceeds from the Chase VIP Ticket Package will be donated to the Shawn Carter Foundation.

Tickets for the general public go on sale May 2 on LiveNation. And don't worry Atlanta they got us July 15th at the Georgia Dome...Can't wait!

IT'S HANDLED...COLUMBUS SHORT WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO SCANDAL

We saw this coming his personal life has led to him getting FIRED!  Scandal co-star Columbus Short won’t be returning to the ABC drama next season after his option was not picked up. The move was widely expected in light of Short’s recent brushes with the law, including getting arrested over an alleged brawl in a West L.A. restaurant, facing up to four years in prison, and getting accused by his wife of threats to kill her and himself with a knife. 

The fate of Short’s character, lawyer Harrison Weight, was left up in the air in the third season finale of the Kerry Washington-starring drama where he was last seen at B613 with a gun to his head. “You know I can’t tell you whether or not he’s dead,” Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes told Jimmy Kimmel after the finale. Short released the following statement through his publicist:

“At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I’ve called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today. I would like to first thank Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast. Thank you GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful.”

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: QUEEN LATIFAH, GWEN STEFANI, JAMIE FOXX, EVA LONGORIA, RIHANNA, NE NE LEAKES & MORE

The Queen looked stunning in a black gown while performing at the 18th annual Keep Memory Alive 'Power of Love Gala' at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale leave their new addition at home to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Hakkasan Las Vegas.

Jordin Sparks takes the stage for a good cause Saturday at Keep Memory Alive's Power of Love Las Vegas benefit.

Star Jones was sitting pretty while speaking onstage at the NAPW 2014 Conference in New York City.

Singer/actress Brandy Norwood visits Watch What Happens Live in New York City.

That's one cute villain! Jamie Foxx brings his adorable 4-year-old daughter Annalise – who painted her face like his character, Electro – to the premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 premiere in New York City.

Keira Knightley finds herself in good company sandwiched between Begin Again costars Hailee Steinfeld and Adam Levine at Saturday's Tribeca Film Festival premiere of their music drama in N.Y.C.

Pharrell Williams, his hat and his wife Helen Lasichanh stepped out for some shopping at Dover Street Market in New York City.

Eva Longoria arrives at the premiere for Food Chains during the Tribeca Film Festival.

Rihanna watches the Brooklyn Nets play the Toronto Raptors at the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Barclays Center, New York City.  

Gwen Stefani photographs her new baby, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale as the family departs from Burbank Airport, Burbank, California.

NeNe Leakes was set and ready to go on the set of Extra in Los Angeles, California.

Proud parents-to-be Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are all about the music – and each other! – at Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival in Indio, Calif. Yeehaw!