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.