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Big Gay Weddings: Lance Bass Weds Michael Turchin; Elton John Enters Legal Matrimony-dom With David Furnish

Awwww sweet gay love. This weekend was big for gay weddings. N’Sync singer Lance Bass tied the knot in a televised wedding to his boo thang. And Elton John made his marriage legal to longtime partner David Furnish. Here’s the details on Lance’s nups via People.com reports : When asked to describe his wedding, the one word Lance Bass likes to use the most is “unique.” “There were a lot of things we wanted to add into this wedding that are very unique,” the former ‘NSYNC member tells PEOPLE of his Nov. 20 wedding to artist Michael Turchin. Wedding planner Sharon Sacks – who orchestrated Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding earlier this year – oversaw the celebration on Saturday, but Bass, 35, and Turchin, 27, were extremely involved in the process. Just days before they headed down the aisle, the loving couple gushed to PEOPLE about every detail of the festivities, which will be televised as part of an E! special, Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding, airing Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. ET. “We needed a space that really reflected our dream wedding,” Bass says of choosing to marry at the legendary Park Plaza Hotel. “We wanted it to have a royal vibe, and everything about the place is over the top and gorgeous. It was exactly the backdrop we needed.” “The ballroom is all wood-paneled with a wood-carved celling,” Turchin adds. “It looks like you are in an old castle.” “The guest list started at 750 people,” Bass says. “We had to knock it down to 300. That was the worst part of the whole planning process.” Among those who made the cut were Bass’s pal Lisa Vanderpump, Cheryl Burke and his former ‘NSYNC bandmates JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick. (Justin Timberlake is currently on tour and was unable to attend, but Bass says the “Mirrors” singer “feels bad” about missing the festivities.) “Once we got engaged, we knew that we didn’t want a normal wedding party,” Bass says. “We didn’t want to choose bridesmaids and groomsmen because we thought people would get their feelings hurt.” But Bass and Turchin did end up with a wedding party of sorts that included their three dogs, as well as a fleet of supermodels as their flower girls. “I thought it would be very unique to a gay wedding to not do the traditional little flower girls,” Bass says. “They are going to be wearing these incredible, unique dresses that our friend Oday Shakar is designing for us. They are kind of like modern-day wedding dresses.” Congrats to the happy couple. Looks like fellow E! star Kris Jenner was also on hand with her black boo Corey Gamble. AKM-GSI/Michael Segal Photography

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WTF?? New Surveillance Footage Shows Ray Rice And Janay Slobbing Each Other Down In Elevator Right After Knockout

Some strong Black Matrimony-dom ??? Janay & Ray Rice New Video: Couple Kisses In Elevator Just After Domestic Abuse Incident Apparently there is even more footage from the night Ray Rice punched his then fiance Janay Palmer out cold in an Atlantic City elevator. Though the surviellance footage captures no sound, you can see the conflicting emotions the couple go through as they are questioned by police and handcuffed — first arguing in the lobby, then passionately kissing in the same elevator in which their case of extreme domestic violence occurred — while handcuffed and surrounded by police. Via NYPost : Bizarre new video shows Ray Rice and his fiancée – both with their hands cuffed behind their back – lovingly kissing not long after he knocked her cold inside an Atlantic City elevator. The surveillance video, obtained by ABC News, shows his now-wife Janay Palmer, at first shunning his efforts to speak to her as they both stood in an elevator in police custody after a boozy Valentine’s Day bash turned violent at the Revel Casino last Feb. 15. A weeping Janay nudged the brute away as he tried to approach her, the video shows, and hotel security at one point got between the warring lovebirds. But then Palmer – who admitted she was pie-eyed during the violent encounter – inexplicably started nuzzling and making out with the disgraced ex-NFL star, who earned Pro Bowl honors while playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Both were arrested though charges against Janay were dropped. Rice was barred from the league, a decision that was later overturned by an arbitrator. It’s insane how these two can go from such intense violence to strong physical passion in under an hour. SMH. ABC News

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Honeymoon Over: KanYe Claims He’s ‘Too Busy’ To Smash Kimmy’s Cakes, Says She Needs To Focus On Being A Mom Anyway

Is Kimmy having to beg her man for some lovin’??? KimYe is just a regular married couple settling into their groove. While the two definitely aren’t headed for Splitsville , It seems with work piling up and a baby in the home, their smash-time has taken the expected hit. But apparently Kimmy isn’t having it . Via HollywoodLife : Kim Kardashian, 34, is desperate to sleep with her husband of seven months, Kanye West, 36. Unfortunately, the gorgeous star — who had recently spent 3 weeks apart from Kanye — is having a tough time convincing him to stop working and come to bed with her! Now, Kim has resorted to begging Kanye to come home and spend more intimate time together. “It sounds ridiculous that the biggest sex symbol of her generation is having to beg for sex but that’s exactly whats happening!,” a source close to the couple tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “Kanye loves Kim and is always telling her it’s not that he doesn’t want to have sex with her, it’s just that he’s been busy with work. He’s been traveling constantly, and doesn’t feel comfortable having Kim drag little Nori around the world.” He reportedly even wants Kim to stop working and be a stay at home mom! After three weeks apart the couple met up for a date night in New York City on Dec. 7. They had spent Thanksgiving apart – Kim in Los Angeles and Kanye in Paris — and rumors are now flying they could be spending Christmas on separate continents as well. Unfortunately, the reunion was brief and Kim is once again alone, as Kanye jetted off to Paris on December 8. Hey — she knew that man had things to do and places to go when they started dating! Besides…whenever ‘Ye is missing those big ol’ back he married, all he really has to do is go to the nearest magazine stand to see them in all their glory.

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Honeymoon Over: KanYe Claims He’s ‘Too Busy’ To Smash Kimmy’s Cakes, Says She Needs To Focus On Being A Mom Anyway

Flashing….Lights: Nicki Minaj Switches It Up For VOGUE Italia & Puts Her Double Ds On Instagram Blast

Nicki Minaj Does Photo Shoot For Italian Vogue YMCMB first lady Nicki Minaj is rounding out the last of the pre-promotion for her upcoming album The Pink Print,  and she recently took her well-endowed talents over to VOGUE Italia  magazine for a little photo shoot fun. Switching up her style yet again, Nicki channelled her inner Cleopatra while also trying out a wild hairstyle for the black & white shoot. Are you feelin’ this look? Speaking of thicky-Nicki, she also took to her social media to give her fans an eyeful of her big ol’ funbags yesterday evening. Hit the flip to check out those photos along with one more for the VOGUE Italia shoot.

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Some Strong Black Matrimony-dom: Hubby Hov Consoled Mourning Beyoncé During Iceland Birthday Vacation, Slow Danced To “Let’s Stay Together”

Poor Beyoncé spent Hov’s birthday trip to Iceland in mourning after learning about the death of Kelly Rowland’s mom! Fortunately she had hubby Hov to lean on… According to RadarOnline reports : Since beach vacations and yacht getaways are a common occurrence for Beyonce and Jay Z, the couple shook things up for the rapper’s 45th birthday this week and made the long journey to Iceland. But what should have been a joyous celebration turned somber when the “Halo” singer became inconsolable after hearing the sad news that Kelly Rowland’s mom had tragically died, a source in Iceland told RadarOnline.com. “Beyonce was upset,” said Juliana Oharah, whose uncle was hired as the Carter family’s private helicopter pilot. “So she was sad on the helicopter. “Jay told her she should console [Kelly] and forget his party” after learning of the information from her relative, Oharah said. The news of Doris Rowland Garrison’s sudden passing on Tuesday hit the superstar hard, since she is so close to former Destiny’s Child bandmate Rowland. Recently, an Instagram post calling Rowland her “sister” after the birth of Rowland’s first son Titan Jewell Witherspoon, added fuel to the longtime speculation that the 33-year-old Rowland is actually the biological daughter of Beyonce’s dad Mathew Knowles. Despite Beyonce’s heartbreak, however, she stayed in Europe. “The family of the deceased told her not to bother coming home,” Oharah revealed. The power couple had arrived on Monday in the capital of Reykjavík and stayed at the exclusive Trophy Lodge resort nestled in the mountains of the Langjokull. Like true billionaire tourists, they chartered a helicopter from their hotel in Úthlíð to the Blue Lagoon spa and Eyjafjallajökull volcano, she added. “He flew them around with another couple in a private helicopter,” Oharah said. And to ring in the big 4-5, Jay Z’s family and friends arrived on his birthday, Dec. 4, with another special VIP, daughter Blue Ivy. “They came before the party guests to have a few days to themselves,” said Oharah. “They booked two more helicopters for sight-seeing [on Friday].” Oharah said there was heavy security the Trophy Lodge to ensure the couple and their jet-setting friends, who arrived in exotic cars, could share the special night in private. “Bey and Jay slow danced to ‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green,” said Oharah. And when the festivities came to an end Friday, it was back to business for the celebrity supercouple. “Jay Z, Beyonce, Blue and her nanny went in one plane to California,” she said, adding that some of their friends stayed behind to take in the Icelandic sights. But they didn’t leave without a fond farewell: Oharah said Jay Z left a 2000 Euro tip for the helicopter pilot. That’s more than $2400. Sounds like they managed to have a good trip despite the tragic loss of Kelly’s mom. Bey posted this to her IG Wednesday: Tumblr

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A Man’s Best Friend: Dog “Noah” Dies Taking Bullet While Saving Family From Road Raging Lunatic [Video]

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BOSSIP Exclusive: Kelis Weds Her Mystery Man In Secret Ceremony Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Turns out that “Life is Good” for the former Mrs. Jones as well. A trusted source tells BOSSIP that “Bossy” singer Kelis Rogers secretly wed her boyfriend on Sunday.   The 35-year-old has been notoriously tightlipped about the new man in her life, referring to her man only as “him” in social media posts like these:       The singer was asked about this mysterious “him” during a visit to “106 and Park” and she responded: ‘People keep asking me, “Is it your son? Is it you son?” Obviously I cook for my son all the time, but, “Things I make for him,” is not my son. And that’s that.” In August she told Mail Online when asked if, with the man in mind, she was feeling her sexiest yet: ‘Yeah, I feel great actually. I am feeling kind of fantastic. Kelis isn’t the only celeb who wed this weekend. Scarlett Johansson also secretly wed, as did Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.  We’re glad after that tough divorce that she’s willing to try her hand at marriage again. Wonder if this will affect her alimony?  

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Some Strong Black Matrimony-dom: Solange And Her New Hubby Alan Ferguson Honeymoon In Brazil [Photos]

Aww, sweet black love ! Solange And Alan Ferguson Honeymoon Photos After jetting off to Brazil for her honeymoon, Solange has shared some picturesque photos from her trip. The newlywed wife to Alan Ferguson updated her Instagram with flicks from their time in Trancoso Brazil featuring plush palm trees… and beautiful scenery. The lovebirds reportedly stayed at the Corumbau boutique hotel which features a vibrant color scheme… and the perfect backdrop for Solo’s impromptu photo shoot. You likey???? Check out more photos from Solange’s romantic honeymoon after the flip. Instagram

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Race Matters: New Report Shows At Least 70 Police Departments Arrest Blacks At A Rate10 Times Higher Than An Other Race

Study Shows At Least 70 Police Departments Arrest Blacks At A Rate 10 Times Higher Than Other Races It’s certainly no secret that African-Americans are targeted by police at a much higher rate than any other race, but a new report done by USA Today recently revealed just how alarmingly true this epidemic is. via USA Today When it comes to racially lopsided arrests, the most remarkable thing about Ferguson, Mo., might be just how ordinary it is. Police in Ferguson — which erupted into days of racially charged unrest after a white officer killed an unarmed black teen — arrest black people at a rate nearly three times higher than people of other races. At least 1,581 other police departments across the USA arrest black people at rates even more skewed than in Ferguson, a USA TODAY analysis of arrest records shows. That includes departments in cities as large and diverse as Chicago and San Francisco and in the suburbs that encircle St. Louis, New York and Detroit. Those disparities are easier to measure than they are to explain. They could be a reflection of biased policing; they could just as easily be a byproduct of the vast economic and educational gaps that persist across much of the USA — factors closely tied to crime rates. In other words, experts said, the fact that such disparities exist does little to explain their causes. “That does not mean police are discriminating. But it does mean it’s worth looking at. It means you might have a problem, and you need to pay attention,” said University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris, a leading expert on racial profiling. Whatever the reasons, the results are the same: Blacks are far more likely to be arrested than any other racial group in the USA. In some places, dramatically so. At least 70 departments scattered from Connecticut to California arrested black people at a rate 10 times higher than people who are not black, USA TODAY found. “Something needs to be done about that,” said Ezekiel Edwards, the head of the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project, which has raised concerns about such disparate arrest rates. “In 2014, we shouldn’t continue to see this kind of staggering disparity wherever we look.”

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The Coupled Up Carters: Beysus And Hubby Hov Step Out In NYC [Photos]

The coupled up Carters are looking solid as ever. Beyoncé And Jay Z Leave Their NYC Offices Together After shaking up the BeyHive with the release of her 7/11 video , Bey was spotted leaving her NYC office with hubby Hov. The sequined jacket Bey’s got on is something else. You likey? Hit the flip for more photos. AKM-GSI

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