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As if we needed another reason to love him!

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Tell your bible thumping aunt to watch this video and see what she says.

“I rebuke you devil in the naaaaaame of Jeeeesus!”

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Kris Jenner finally addressed Beyonce and Jay Z's absence from daughter Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Florence, Italy wedding -- see what she had to say

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Kris Jenner Addresses Beyonce, Jay Z Wedding No-Show on Aussie TV Show

Did Kim Kardashian and Kanye West wonder where Beyonce and Jay Z were on their wedding day?

Essence Magazine has released their June 2014 issue, featuring cast members of Think Like A Man Too.

Leading men Terrence Jenkins, Kevin Heart, Michael Ealy, Romany Malco and film maker Will Packer are front and center on the cover. So what’s the big deal? Some are criticizing the publication for failing to include two of the film’s white actors, Jerry Ferrara and Gary Owen. @MsSparkleifyounasty wrote on the magazine’s Instagram account:

I’m black and I think it is wrong to have not included the whole cast of men. The mag can still cater to the

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What did your partner think of your decision to go natural? This author says that the more we embrace our natural hair, the more men will.

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The pink carpet rolled out for Lil’ Kim at her royal baby shower in New York on Saturday. Hosted by party planner David Tutera, the lavish affair was held at Broad Street Ballroom and featured light-up trees, a bee hive-shaped cake, and a dance floor.

The mom-to-be, who is expecting a baby girl, was joined by her friends and family including her brother, LisaRaye, Juelz Santana, Kimbella, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and more.

Kim and her baby daddy, Mr. Papers, made a royal entrance to the sound of trumpeters, while guests came bearing gifts from Tiffany & Co., Petit Tresor, Bel Bambini, and Babies”R”Us.

Mr. Papers surprised his Queen Bee with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van to transport her bundle of joy. “I’m officially a soccer mom!” said Kim.

According to her baby shower registry, her little girl is due June 15.

Footage from the baby shower will air during the premiere of “David Tutera’s CELEBrations” on August 1 at 9 p.m. on WE tv.

Photo credit: Splash News

A controversial pic of Willow Smith in bed with a young man found its way on the web recently.  See the pic that has folks asking where her parents are inside and get the deets on Raven Symone's new gig...as a student. 

A pic of 13-year-old Willow Smith lying in bed with a shirtless young man hit someone's Tumblr recently and quickly spread through social media.  This isn't the first time one of the young Smiths has raised an eyebrow (remember when Jaden trashed American schools?), but are folks just reading too much into this?

The shirtless young man is Moises Arias, a 20-year-old actor, best known for his recurring role on Disney's Hannah Montana (with Miley Cyrus).  He's deeply entrenched in young Hollywood and often pals around with Willow's crew-- Jaden Smith, Kylie and Kendall Jenner and other Tinseltown youngsters.  He also takes tons of pics of his friends (including Willow) and posts them on his Instagram (@490tx).

We think this is a picture of two friends hanging out and watching tv or something (they just happen to be in bed and one is shirtless).  But still, is it too much for a 13-year-old simply due to the context? 

 

In other (former) child star news...

In between acting gigs, Raven Symone has enrolled in art school at the Academy of Art University!  She captioned, "It's even more official. I'm a student! So happy! #academyofartuniversity #cryingontables #makinglifechanges #gaininghumancapital #hellyea"

Recently, Raven shared some of her artwork on social media.

And yes, the check is still cashing checks with her original craft of acting and voice overs.  She's one of the voices in the upcoming animated flick Legend of the NeverBeast.

 

Photos via Raven's Instagram/Tumblr

 

Usher's celebrity burns bright on the Sunset Strip -- so bright he can turn a chasing cop into a photo-seeking fan and walk off Scot-free.The video is nuts -- you can see Usher driving on Sunset early Sunday morning (around 2AM) as he's aggressively…

Shots fired. Tyga claps back at Lil Durk on his own remix to Nicki Minaj’s “Chiraq.” After the Chicago MC dissed him on Meek Mill’s remix, the Young Money rapper comes back with a fiery five-minute freestyle featuring The Game.

“Ni**as thinkin’ that they MCs, can’t get touched / Well it’s Hammer time / Who the fuck is Lil Durk / I dust you like ash and purp / Your flow wack, my flow crack,” spits T-Raww.

Game also takes aim at his longtime rival, 40 Glocc. “Talkin’ ’bout my kids on Instagram / Ni**a must wanna get his ass socked again,” he raps. “Tell a lie like I pulled out a Glock on him / Don’t make me resurrect Pac again / And school boy like Kendrick and Top and them / Have a bitch ni**a runnin’ to the cops again.”

The Compton MC jumps to Tyga’s defense. “Durk who ni**a, never heard of these ni**as … I’m taking pictures, I’m takin’ chains / I’m Yung Bergin’ these ni**as.”

Hear them declare war on their diss track “ChiRaq to LA.”

These women aren't your average reality stars.

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What power mean to you?

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Look, the first time we had Sundy in the studio… she was stuck up, but this time she seemed down to earth and “cool.”

Game launches the #EMPTYSEATCAMPAIN, encourages fans to boycott the Clippers' playoff games.

West Coast rap veteran Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne have come forward to lash out against an alleged leaked recording of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist comments about African Americans.

G-Unit affiliate 40 Glocc recently updated fans on his status with rap nemesis Game and explained why there will never be truce between both of them.

Are you ready for the NEW Solange Knowles?  One of our favorite YBF fashionistas swears off prints, the very style that made her a top stylista, in a new ASOS pictorial.  And she's revealing a new style.  More inside.....  

Any avid reader of TheYBF.com knows that we've embraced Solange Knowles for her love of prints.  She's NEVER been afraid of colors, patterns, or contrasting materials....and we've respected & loved her for being an individual. 

But in the lastest issue of ASOS, Solange has revealed that she's looking for something new. Something fresh.  Something even more different.

While Soloange models a few "prints" for ASOS's JUNE 2014 issue, she revealed that she's ready for a style evolution...because too much is sometimes...TOO MUCH. 

The super fab chick told the e-commerce fashion mag & site:

"I might be having a little evolution in my style"

"It's been a lot more subtle. I had a bit of print fatigue, it's been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember. But you want to evolve and experiment — that's part of the fun and joy of being a woman."

 

We're loving the pics....but are we ready to see Solange in solids?

 

 

Photos via  BEN SULLIVAN/ASOS

Mariah Carey is taking a page from Beyonce's playbook as she's set to drop her 14th album in a surprise approach -- see what she had to say about the new project, her possible return to TV, and more

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Mariah Carey Pulling a Beyonce for 14th Album, May Come Back to TV

Black superheroes are on the rise

Anthony Mackie Discusses His Role In Captain America: The Winter Soldier

BOSSIP recently sat down with actor Anthony Mackie about his role in the action-packed new movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Anthony discussed his excitement when he was chosen to play “Falcon”, the need for African-American kids to have their own superheroes, and also a story about one stunt that almost landed him in the hospital!

Would you be interested in checking it out?

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Over the span of Kobe Bryant‘s career….we’ve seen him do and say some very smug, cavalier and even cornball things at times but the comments…

Oprah Winfrey is hitting the road again -- sans Gayle this time -- for an "unprecedented" tour that promises to help you change your life forever! If you've got a spare Benji. Alternately ... we offer cynicism for free.

Who has time for an imagination in 2014?

A new study finds that more women are marrying dumber men than men are marrying dumber women. The roles have reversed in the past 4 or 5 decades when men preferred the dumb blond stay-at-home mom types who didn’t question a man’s authority as king of his castle. But times have changed and now men […]

Kevin Hart talked to TheYBF.com about making Valentine's Day special, offered advice to men in relationship, and gave us the 411 on his "About Last Night" sex scenes.  More inside....

We knew we loved this guy.  With "About Last Night" hitting the silver screen today, box-office slayer Kevin Hart chopped it up with TheYBF.com (and yes, he's funny as hell in real life) about his Valentine's Day plans, offered advice to men and revealed why you should rush to see his movie:  The sex!

First, we asked 34-year-old Kevin to give us his top 5 most WTF moments this year so far, because we just know there must have been a few. 

1. "My fan based is broader. I had an old woman literally pass me going into Whole Foods she said, “I just wanna tell you that you’re funny as shit.” And she was OLD! I was laughing like where does she know me from, where has she seen me?"

2. "Any morning just with my kids. Seeing my kids become little people with personalities. Watching my son mimic me and do what I do. It makes me smile on a different level."

3. "Being able to promote this film. The shock factor. I'm excited cause I’m having sex in this movie. The fact that people will see me have sex scenes. That can be 3, 4 and 5."

4. "About Last Night" sex scenes.

5. "About Last Night" sex scenes.

Ha!  He also served up some advice for you fellas out there still experiencing the V-Day struggle:

What makes "About Last Night" the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day?

It doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship or not, it isn’t just a movie for couples. It’s not just for women. It’s not just for men. It’s for everybody. We deal with relationships in a real way. From a real perspective where people are gonna be able to relate to this. It's funny. It's edgy. It's smart. It has levelsl. I’m having a bunch of sex which is what everyone body wants. I can’t wait for people to see it.

On his Valentine's Day plans:

I’m taking my lady out and putting a smile on her face like I do everyday. Valentine’s day is everyday. Your lady should feel special everyday if you’re doing what you’re supposed to. And I’m doing what I’m supposed to.

Tips for men for V-Day:

Don’t attempt romance. Be yourself. Romance comes by simply being who you are. That’s what’s attractive to a female. When you do things you wouldn’t normally do and step out of your comfort...that’s how you look stupid. You start singing or playing the guitar…sit your ass down and have a conversation!

 

"About Last Night", also starring Michael Ealy, Joy Bryant and Regina Hall, opens today!

 

Watch Kevin's Valentine's vid below:

In case you missed it:

 

BONUS

1.  Romany Malco has been tapped to star in Kevin Hart's ABC sitcom.  Story.

Photos via Kevn Hart's Instagram

Exclusive: Maino describes the changing landscape of Brooklyn, how he has "Tupac Problems" and why New York lost its signature sound.

My boo celebrity hairstylist Derek J has been making major moves as one of Bravo TV’s ‘Fashion Queens’.

Derek J appears alongside co-hosts Lawrence Washington and Bevy Smith and the show offers an entertaining perspective on celebrity fashion.

With that being said, this year’s Grammy awards featured a slew of celebrity fashion hits and misses.

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I caught up with Derek recently, and he offered StraightFromTheA.com readers a special  review of the best and worse fashions from the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet.

From Ciara’s golden baby bump to Kevin Hart’s tailored tux, Derek gives you his take on Grammy fashion in the list below… (more…)

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We know you're happy not to be single anymore, but chill.

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More than just cozy boy items.