Are Fabolous And Emily B Over? Rapper Posts Cryptic Messages To Instagram It appears that hip-hop couple Fabolous and Emily B are short on the love lately. The “fish in the sea” caption definitely got the interwebs buzzing that the rapper may be wiping his hands of his longtime girlfriend — who is currently pregnant with their second child together. Then again he’s making reference to his “Young OG” mixtape project. Do you think this post is just about the music, or is Fab dropping clues of turbulence in his relationship? Hit the flip for more clues from both sides!
Tracey Edmonds Talks New Movie “With This Ring” And Black Actresses In Lead Roles Earlier this week, we caught up with always-fab executive producer Tracey Edmonds to chat about her latest television movie “With This Ring.” Among other things, Tracey opened up with her thoughts on the increased presence of black actresses in lead roles on television, having an all-black female cast in the movie and her boo Deion Sanders’ acting skills . Check out a little of what she had to say below: On the increased presence of African-American actresses in lead roles: I think that we have made some strides. And so the blessings are that you see a lot more African-American females, especially on television in leading roles. And that’s amazing to see. Kerry Washington in “Scandal,” Viola Davis in “How to Get Away With Murder,” Alfre Woodard, you know, also on another network show, Taraji Henson. So I mean we do see a lot more African-American women in empowered and in leading roles. And so I’m very, very excited about that. we’ve made some strides. On the challenges for African-American actors in Hollywood: The challenges are still the lack of slots for what I’d call all African-American casted films where basically your entire cast is African-American….or [telling] African-American stories. There is still a long way to go, especially on the theatrical side of things. There are only a couple slots a year, you know, for urban films versus the hundreds of slots that are available for mainstream films. So we still have a long ways to go, you know, in that arena. For example like, “ With this Ring,” all of our leads are African American women. But that is still pretty rare to see. So it’s a blessing that Lifetime is creating slots to allow these types of stories to be told because these types of stories, even though you have African-American casting, the scenes are still relatable across the board. There are still fabulous women of all colors that are still single, that are still dealing with the dynamics that we’re exploring in the story. On how she’d rate boyfriend Deion Sanders’ acting cameo in the film: Oh I rate it a 10. He came in and he did his thing and he did not disappoint at all. He played the heck out of that role. I mean we were all left kind of wishing that we had a little bit more because his character was so much fun. “With This Ring” was also co-produced by actress Gabrielle Union and stars Regina Hall, Eve and Jill Scott. You can catch the premiere tonight on Lifetime at 8pm! Will you be watching??
Kevin Costner And Octavia Spencer Discuss Their Roles In “Black Or White” Kevin Costner is definitely playing a different sort of role with his latest project, “Black Or White,” where he plays grandfather and guardian to a little biracial girl . This movie looks really good and definitely hits close to home. BLACK OR WHITE is the story of a grandfather (Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When the little girl’s paternal grandmother (Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer) seeks custody, a legal battle ensues that forces the families to confront their true feelings on race, forgiveness and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white. BLACK OR WHITE stars Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves, Open Range, “Hatfield’s and McCoys”) and Octavia Spencer (The Help, “Red Band Society”), Gillian Jacobs (“Community,” The Box), Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty, The King’s Speech), Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker, Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Bill Burr (Date Night, “Breaking Bad”). We know the swirl is a big subject of debate around these parts, do you think this film will do well? “Black Or White” Arrives in theaters next Friday. Will you be watching?
Yandy Smith Shows Off her Pregnancy Belly Yandy Smith is still carrying a gut full of Mendeecees and looks just about ready to pop. The “Love & Hip Hop” banger posted the below photo today of her bulging belly in an “I Heart My Boyfriend” t-shirt. Awwww!!! Yandy looks like she could give birth to her baby girl any moment now. What do YOU think about Yandy’s baby bump???? Instagram
Regina Hall Speaks On New Movie “With This Ring,” Getting Married And Her Father’s Death Veteran Hollywood actress Regina Hall has been popping up on the big and small screen very frequently over the last few years and she recently opened up about landing her first-ever lead role in the upcoming Lifetime film “With This Ring.” We caught up with Regina earlier this week to chat about the film, which was produced by Tracey Edmonds and Gabrielle Union, and she also touched on a few other topics including her own “marriage pact,” her father’s death, being a sex symbol and more. Check out some of what she had to say below: On what makes the film so relatable for her: Well I mean I am a woman who is single. So that, you know, the scenes in the book and in the script which I think has did an amazing job of adapting (unintelligible) to it I mean they resonate with me like so much. And what doesn’t resonate with me resonates with friends in my life. And it has been my friends that have gotten me through a lot of situations and who remind me of so many great things in, you know, my life.So I think it was just – it’s just a very well done well written script. And I always relate to that. But, you know, there were a lot of things about this woman that I relate to a lot. And I think the writers did a fabulous job in catching that. On how losing her father impacted her career choice: I was in grad school getting my Masters in journalism and my father died. He died very, very suddenly of a stroke my very first semester. And it pushed me into really grasping the brevity of life. And then that pushed me into what would I really like to do? You know, and it’s not like I had, you know, journalism always was very interesting to me and I actually loved it as well. But I had so many deeper questions to having lost a parent so young. So I think, you know, that was very big because it was after. And then I just did finish that but it was after that that I decided that I would pursue acting. And I think that was probably that was the biggest catalyst. On whether or not she knows men consider her a “sex symbol:” Well you know what there’s two answers to that. No. Well I’m in sweats and a baseball cap. And look your husband would be like wait a minute, you know, who was that? But I think the other part too is because I’m – I haven’t been in social media so you don’t get to – until five days ago and I’m still not good at it you may not know you don’t hear it as much. And also I don’t necessarily think you need to hear it, you know, I – it’s always wonderful to be supportive. Like the fact that, you know, you are an amazing woman and there is anything that, you know, you’re on, like you’re taking time out to say I really like which you do or that’s just – that’s kind of the beautiful part of it, you know, because it’s a real sincere part of it. And that’s kind of what you love. And, you know, maybe people – maybe people resonate with, you know, that but I, you know, it’s a weird thing feel like sex symbol especially as I’ve gotten older. On not being offered more roles involving nudity after playing a stripper in “The Best Man: I thought after I did Best Man people are going to ask me to strip again. But no one asked me again…I got offended! [Laughs] I thought: ‘Oh, I’m going to be typecast. They’re going to be asking you to play [a stripper].’ Not one role. Not one person asked me to take my clothes off again. On making a real life “marriage pact” with her friends: Oh my God yes. I made that vow. And clearly didn’t stick to it so, I must have come to the same conclusion that [my character] did. But, you know, I’ve had moments where my friends and I have been like look at this – bye this time next year we’re going to be married. It doesn’t matter. On what women can learn from the movie: I think the whole point of the movie — and I certainly resonate with this — is that, you know, and especially as a black woman I say, you know, we can’t wait to be happy. And there’s not an event or relationship or, you know, something that you have planned in your head that creates that. And I know before this movie started I was living in the – in my house but I wanted a yard in my house. And about three years ago, I wanted to move. And I remember the first thought is, oh, you know what? I should probably wait until I get married and then I’ll move. And then I thought well, I don’t know when that is. And I could enjoy my yard right now, you know, because right now is really all I have. And I think that’s the message that, you know, I really hope women take away from it like just there as so many wonderful things and so many wonderful pieces that make up life as a whole. You know, there’s so many different elements. So just because it’s not the way you necessarily envisioned or dreamed it doesn’t mean that it’s not deliciously wonderful. And I hope women really can know that and know that they themselves are the most valuable component in their life. “With This Ring” airs Saturday, January 24th at 8pm and we’ll definitely be tuning in! Will you? WENN/Lifetime
Amber Rose And Blac Chyna Show Off Their Bodies In Miami With Mally Mal As you can see Amber dgaf about leaving anything to the imagination during her weekend in Miami . She wore a sheer bikini with a matching mesh coverup for a day poolside with friends, including “Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood” alleged pimp Mally Mal He and Taz must’ve had plenty to talk about… And we know Nikki Baby was nearby but, should she be concerned about how much her boo was in Amber’s ear? Hit the flip for more photos from the weekend INFPhotos
Beyoncé’s Daughter Blue Ivy Enjoys Playing With Kelly Rowland’s New Baby Son In L.A. Awwww, aren’t they just so precious ??? According to US Weekly reports : Besties for life! Beyonce, Jay Z, Kelly Rowland and her husband Tim Witherspoon, along with their kids Blue Ivy and Titan Jewell Witherspoon, spent some solid quality time with each other at Soho House in West Hollywood, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 15, an eyewitness tells Us Weekly. Queen Bey was the first to arrive at the members-only club, with her adorable 3-year-old in tow. According to the insider, the “Drunk In Love” songstress was enjoying one-on-one time with her daughter, who was keeping herself entertained by making “bird noises.” Destiny’s Child alum Rowland, Witherspoon, and their newborn baby, as well as Bey’s hubby Jay Z then joined the mother-daughter duo for lunch. After settling in together on the outdoor patio, the former bandmates gushed over baby Titan. Beyonce held the little tot while Blue played with him, the insider tells Us. While Jay sat relaxed next to Beyonce, Rowland’s husband took advantage of the lunch buffet. “Kelly looked causal and fab in jeans, boots, and a grey sweater,” the source tells Us of the new mom, who only just gave birth to her first child this past November. Beyonce, for her part, looked “stunning” in a pink long-sleeved dress and was very “sweet” and “mommy-like” with the kids. Aw man, nobody got any pictures? This sounds like quite an afternoon. Something tells us Titan is going to get enough of Blue Ivy bossing him around as the years go by. AKM-GSI/Instagram
Rihanna And Her Friends Twerk It Out On St. Bart’s Vacation Roc Nation badgal Rihanna is quietly gearing up for the release of her next album “R8″ in 2015, but she had one last hoorah at the end of last year just before getting back to business. Rih-Rih, who is notorious for getting it poppin with her crew in front of the cameras, hit up St. Barts over the holidays and BFF Melissa Forde recently shared this video from their island vacay. Hit the flip for more pics of Rihanna and her ride-or-dies living it up in St. Barts.
Bruce Jenner To Reveal Gender Reassignment On Magazine Cover Bruce Jenner is snatched and ready to stunt on hoes. The father of 6 (and Kardashian stepdad/punching bag) has apparently come to terms with his transition into womanhood , is comfortable and ready to show off his new face and body . In the (very obviously photoshopped) cover and story on this week’s issue of In-Touch Magazine , an inside reveals Bruce’s master plan to burst onto the scene as ‘Brigitte’ on the cover of The Advocate once all his newly-installed lady parts are in place: Bruce Jenner is allegedly making plans to begin his life as a woman, as an insider claims 2015 will be the year he goes public with it and completes his ongoing transition. “He will come clean in 2015 about transitioning,” a source close to the reality star tells ‘In Touch.’ “This will be the year of his coming out. He knows that people have recognized his changes, and he’s finally becoming more comfortable with himself and his choice to be a woman.” “When Bruce goes public, he wants to go big and come out as a transwoman on the cover of ‘The Advocate,’ the ultimate LGBT magazine,” the source claims. “He wants to look as glamorous as possible — full makeup with a bold wardrobe. He won’t live his new life in designer clothes like the Kardashian women. He just wants his first official portrait as a woman to be classic and memorable.” “He just wants to live his truth: He’s a great father who’s had an amazing life who just so happens to be trapped in the wrong body,” the source explains. Funny enough, Family Guy actually predicted Bruce’s stroll into lady land years before we started seeing the signs. Maybe Seth McFarlane knew some info we didn’t?? What do you think BOSSIP fam? Can Bruce become a badder bish than his knifed-up stepdaughters? InTouch Weekly
Keke Palmer Shows Off Bikini Body While On Vacation Actress Keke Palmer already has a few reasons to celebrate in 2015 and she did just that during a recent getaway with her friends. Just days after word got out that she’d landed on the most recent Forbes 30 under 30 list and a few months after wrapping up a successful Broadway run, Ms. Palmer hit the beach for some R&R wit her girls. We see you giiiirrrlll! Hit the flip for more vacay pics of Keke and her crew living it up in their ‘kinis.
